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Volume

9

31,

NEWS

HERALD Jubilee of Women

2000

Number 30

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International

Women

dinnerfills

the air with

&

in

Western North Carolina

in

the Diocese of Charlotte

observe day

with prayer and praise

dynamic flair By

ALESHA M. PRICE Staff Writer

3

...Page

The papal Holy Land visit ...Pages

CHARLOTTE

— Many women

took a vacation day from work, and some women chose to use the time as an escape and a day of relaxation.

Over 200 women, young and

8-9

old,

celebrated the essence of being a

woman and commemorated

Rumor about nonexistent FCC petition circulating ...Page

14

the Annunciation of the Lord during the International Jubilee Day for Women on March 25, held at St.

Matthew Church in Charlotte.

The idea to have the Charlotte celebration in honor of women came from Mercy Sister Jeanne Marie

Kienast, parish pastoral associate, who asked the members of the parish

ew$

Ladies' Guild and the parish adult

education program to help sponsor the event.

Youth fling

"We are celebrating the jubilee of women on the same day as the Solem-

themselves

nity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

The Holy Father designated this day as the jubilee day of women, and it is also the day Mary said yes' to the angel Gabriel. The women who at-

into spring

at event

...Page

5

tended the event wanted to renew their own 'yes' and to celebrate who

we

are," said Sister Jeanne.

The

Brevard parishioner inspired by Day's

example ...Page

16

day's themes,

God" and

to

'yes'

.Pages

through the artwork and decorations displayed in the parish center. Several women of the parish offered their quilts,

By

10-11

& Columns ...Pages

12-13

CAMPUS MINISTRY Nurturing the lives of young Catholics on campus

The Catholic News & Herald

Special to

needlepoint designs

and artwork to add to the springtime decor of lights and flowers.

MAUREEN BOYLE

Catholic

I

work of

admired by the attendants.

Enclosed in the programs were green leaves of varying sizes, on which the attendants wrote the name of a woman they admire to add to the "Giving Tree," a nearly taped on the wall.

News Service

—

—

church's Jubilee

Day

for

Women.

At a prayer breakfast before a March 25 Mass in Washington's Basilica

of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception, Harvard law professor Mary Ann Glendon used the example of the late Dorothy Day's

urge the women to "open their hearts to the grace of God." life

to

the

names

convert and a founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Day lived before her conversion during the 1920s in the Bohemian lifestyle that "has spread to all corners of life today,"

taken a

Glendon said. "And that has on women."

toll

She urged the audience to resolve Dorothys we know." "to reach out to all the

Patricia McGuire, president of Trinity College in Washington, told the women to use their voices to spread Christ's message, especially in today's secular and modern age. "If believe in the Gospel of life, we

we

must speak out against

See JUBILEE

OF WOMEN,

page

4

hails 'feminine genius'

A

WASHINGTON (CNS) As Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in Nazareth on the feast of the Annunciation, Catholic women worldwide including hundreds in Washington gathered to observe the

were Mother Teresa, Rosa Parks, Mary, Madame CJ Walker, Princess Diana and other common names of mothers, grandmothers and sisters

life-sized tree

Among

Marking women's jubilee

Entertainment

Editorials

"the

women's hands" were demonstrated

handmade

Every Week

"women saying

Photo by Alesha M. Price

Mercy Sister Jeanne Marie Kienast, pictured center, stands with participants under the Giving Tree at the March 25 International Jubilee Day for Women at St. Matthew Church in Charlotte. The Giving Tree was decorated with leaves written with the names of nationally known and unknown women

all

who mock

the Gospel values," she said. don't need

Roman

"And we

do that."

She said Pope John Paul's Lenten collars to

pilgrimage to the Holy Land is "an incredible witness to what we must give out forgiveness, faith, hope

—

and charity."

Boston Cardinal Bernard F. Law, in his homily during the Mass, called the Annunciation "the turning point in salvation history." Bishop Daniel A. Hart of Norwich, Conn., concelebrated the liturgy, which drew about 700 people, including many groups of women religious.

See FEMININE GENIUS, page 7

March 31, 2000

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gious and ethnic traditions can live in peace and harmony. The bishops declared March 31 a day of penance, reparation and reconciliation for Nigeria. "We do not countenance the breakup of Nigeria, neither are we in favor of the split of Nigeria into differ-

Mexican bishops call for changes in government, economy MEXICO CITY (CNS)

—

Mexico's bishops said collaborating with electoral fraud was a sin and democracy not framed in human rights could become demagoguery. In a wide-ranging document launched in a celebration at the Basilica of

ent pockets, where one state lives un-

der the constitution and a neighboring state lives under another law," the bishops said in a statement at the conclusion of their March 13-18 meeting at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Lagos.

Our

Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's bishops proposed changes in the country's government, economy and other social structures. The document is intended to guide the church's partici-

Churches stand with you, farmers at D.C. rally

pation in Mexico's elections this year and in the country's democratic development in years to come.

official tells

Russian Catholic leaders unsure

churches stand with you because you

what Putin

do

for religion Catholic leaders in Russia say it is unclear what the administration of newly elected president Vladimir Putin will will

MOSCOW

mean

Roman Catholic Church. "As everyone stresses, Putin is an unknown

No

one knows what he is thinking or will do," said Jesuit Fa-

cial told

CNS

was elected Russia's

second president March 26 with more than 52 percent of the vote.

Salvador's Congress recognizes

El

Romero's work for justice

SAN SALVADOR

—

(CNS)

El

Salvador's Congress recognized murdered Archbishop Oscar A. Romero of

San Salvador

as "a pastor

who

fought

democracy and peace." The Congress approved the

for justice, freedom,

recognition March 23, the eve of the 20th anniversary of the archbishop's

"As we commemorate one since his death, we hope that incidents such as his and thousands of other murders never happen

killing.

more year

again in our country," said the statement, supported by the majority of the 84 representatives. The statement was the subject of intense negotia-

between its proponents, members of the former Farabundo Marti tions

National Liberation Front, now a political party, and deputies of the governing ARENA party.

20th anniversary of Romero's death Marina Palacios, 108, prays at the tomb of slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero at the cathedral in San Salvador. Palacios traveled from the countryside to attend ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of Archbishop Romero's death. He was gunned down while celebrating Mass in San Salvador March 24, 1980.

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Philippine group that seized kids requests Vatican negotiator

MANILA,

A Muslim

—

Philippines (CNS)

group that seized dozens of

tional Catholic Rural Life Conference,

was among the 30 featured speakers at the rally, which was co-sponsored by

2000

31,

Joann

Staff Writer:

deputy secretary-general, said India should welcome Clinton, although there are areas in which the church and other groups might disagree with the United States. Jesuit Father

said.

told

UCA

church news agency based in Thailand, March 23 that the children's parents have asked government and church leaders to respond quickly and decisively so the children can be freed. He said the parents gathered after he met with a man called Abu who identified himself as the spokesman of the group that took the hos-

March 20.

Clinton's India visit evokes mixed reaction among church groups NEW DELHI, India (CNS)

tages from schools

—

U.S. President Bill Clinton's visit to

India

drew mixed reactions from

— 7:30 pm

News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Father Donald D'Souza, bishops' conference

Ambrose

Pinto, director of the Indian Social Institute, said it was "very shameful" for a government that sup-

ports self-reliance and indigenous people to welcome "the symbol of multinationals and capitalism."

Nigerian bishops call for unity,

interreligious

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Bishops Day of the Catholic Conference Center, Hickory Retreat

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Patrick Cathedral in Char-

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Charlotte,

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activities fees to subsidize

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Charlotte at

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p.m., April

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and April 18 - St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte at 7:30 p.m.

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The Nigeria (CNS) Nigerian bishops' conference reiterated its commitment to a unified Nigeria where people of different reli-

LAGOS,

Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte Mass 7:00 April 5

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WASHINGTON

Father Martin News, an Asian

Prelature

Jumoad

St.

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Court upholds student activity fees at public university

mandatory

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Alesha M. Price

the Mall.

UCA

April 4

S.

three-inch rainfall caused the event to be held under a big tent pitched on

lic

Most Reverend William G. Curlin

Keane Associate Editor: Jimmy Rostar Editor:

church people. While an official from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India said the U.S. president should be "warmly welcomed," the Jesuit-run Indian Social Institute said it joined the protest against the visit, reported

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

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and others. The had been intended to be held in

his organization

rally

children, school personnel and a priest in the southern Philippines wants the Vatican to name a representative to negotiate the hostages' release, the chancellor of Isabela

Episcopal calendar

D

farmers at the Rally for Rural

front of the U.S. Capitol, but a steady

Th

N E

— "The

America March 21 in Washington.

Holy Cross Brother David Andrews, director of the Des Moines-based Na-

photo from Reuters

ther Stanislaw Opiela, general secretary of the Russian bishops' conference. Putin, 47,

(CNS)

are on the right side," a Catholic offi-

—

(CNS)

for religious minorities like the

quantity.

WASHINGTON

Basilica of St. St., is

offering

classes are being held in the St. Justi

Building across the street from f basilica. Tonight's class focusing Venerable Bede takes place from 7:3

9 p.m. Upcoming classes include

Jerome on April 12 and Pope Jo" Paul II on May 2. Call the chur formation office for further d (828) 252-8816.

The Catholic Horn School Group of St. James Church, 251 Union St. North, is having a curriculum night from 6-9 p.m. in the church hall under the church. For further information, call Geri Young at (704) 795-6077.

faith

tails at

CONCORD

—

WAYNESVILLE

—

Augustinian

Father Augustine M. Esposito is directing the St. John Church, 234 Church St., parish mission today through April 7. The mission begins today with a covered disrh supper in the parish hall at 5:30 p.m. with Mass and the first talk at 7 p.m. Father

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Around the Diocese

International dinner By

DEBRA HARTRUM

—

The fragrant

aroma of gourmet cooking

something

drifted

patent.

across the parking lot at St. Michael

larger

Church

is

in

Gastonia

last

Saturday

night on March 25 where hundreds of people waited anxiously to bite into the delicious food that created such

The

fourth annual International the parish's largest fundaiser of the year was an evening of fabulous food, lively entertainment,

—

colorful

atmosphere and music for

tastes.

—

The doors opened

all

at 6 p.m. to

reveal a multicultural environment with colorful flags, lighted trees

filled

and

festive tables.

wanted the theme to reflect multiculturalism, tradition and festive surroundings," said Cheryl Cherry, chairperson of decorations.

"I

At 7 p.m. St. Michael's welcomed guests to the gymnasium, where the perimeters of the room offered tables of main dishes, side dishes and desrepresenting culinary treasures from all over the world. Father John Allen, parish administrator, gave the blessing, and over 500 people formed lines at every corner of the room. serts,

"Eastern Europe, Western Europe,

The Middle

East, Latin

America

and North America were among the geographical areas represented," food

and beverage chairperson Pauline Pearce said. "I have been involved

where our colors

the this

shine."

proudly shared his wares. The Western European table could hardly keep up with the requests for paella from Spain. The Middle Eastern table galvanized the palate with hummus, tabouli and baklava.

"This is the best international dinner I have ever attended," raved parishioner Kelly Rath. "The food

was fabulous."

At 7:30, the entertainment began.

North America, Colombia, Mexico, Ireland and Spain were represented with colorful costumes and lively mudancers took the floor. The audience, caught up into a world of footsic as

stomping and hand-clapping excitement, captured the passion of dance.

The voices of Laura LaFrancis,

Yvonne

Bratcher

and

Chrissy

Glisson brought an element of classical performance to the evening enter-

tainment. Parishioners from St. Michael lent their special expertise to the evening, with Kristopher Hartrum and Eliana Martinez dancing a courtship dance from Colombia called "The Cumbia." Erin Sigmond

Photo by Debra Hartrum

Kristopher Hartrum and Eliana Martinez perform a Colombian courtship dance during St. Michael Church's International Dinner. ignited the room with "Jazz the American Vernacular."

National

Day

April 8 for Reconciliation

Jubilee

Day

April 27 for Single People

Blessed Sacrament from the end of 9 a.m. Mass until the 7 p.m. closing of the retreat. For more information, call the church office at (828) 456-6707

6

BELMONT

—

The Abbey PlayCommunity Theatre is presenting Stephen Soundheim's musical "Assassins," directed by Simon ers/ Belmont

Donoghue, in the Haid Theatre on the campus of Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd. The performances are as follows: tonight and April 7,8,13 and 15 at 8 p.m. with matinees on April 9 and 15 at 2:30 p.m. with no performance on

The musical depicts the viounderside of American history, and because of its language and theme, is intended for mature audiences. For further information and tickets, call (704) 825-6787.

April 14. lent,

7

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"A nice touch this year was the two rooms for seating and entertainment," commented one parishioner. In the main room, seating for about 350 allowed guests to enjoy the DJ and the dance floor. The "Easy Listening" room sat about 200 people, and Dave Pearce, a multi-talented singer, instrumentalist and pa-

who

was

held.

"My

objec-

tive was to provide an upbeat, different and diverse auction, and I know

(USA)

we were wonderfully successful," said chair Alice Krawczyk. "Bids were higher than expected, and I think we came close to raising $2,500."

Four years of core cooks, organizers and helpers make St. Michael's International Dinner more improved

(USA)

XXV for

Mass

a charismatic

this afternoon at

4

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts is being held this weekend at Camp Barnhardt on the Western

details, call Josie at (704)

shore of Badin Lake near Albemarle. anniversary theme is "The

11 WINSTON-SALEM VICARIATE — Lenten reconciliation ser-

lic

The 25th

Great Jubilee/ Holy Year," with

many

on the jubilee year, Catholic faith and Scout Craft. All Catholic Scout troops, Cub activities focusing

packs, individual scouts or units led

by Catholics are encouraged to attend the event. The staff is providing lunch

on Saturday. For more information, contact Joe Vari at (704) 84*6-5155

HIGH POINT —

There

meeting for divorced, Catholic moms at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 512 is

a

Montilieu Ave., in the administration building tonight at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is being held on April 28. Tonight's topic is children and divorce, and for call

9 CHARLOTTE dral,

more information,

Betsy Strauss

at (336)

—

St.

885-5210.

Patrick Cathe-

1621 Dil worth Rd. East,

is

holding

p.m. with prayer teams at 3 p.m. and a potluck

dinner after the Mass. For 527-4676.

vices are being held as follows: April 1 1 - Christ the King Church in High Point at 7 p.m., April 14 - Holy Fam-

ily

Church

April

17

in -

Clemmons

St.

at 7:30 p.m.,

Benedict the

Moor

Church in Winston-Salem at 7 p.m., and April 19 - St. Leo the Great Church in Winston-Salem at 7 p.m.

13 CHARLOTTE Charlotte Catholic High School, 7702 PinevilleMatthews Rd., is presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," be-

—

ing held in the school's gymnasium tonight through April 15 at 7:30 p.m.

There will be dinner theater April 14 and on April 15 at 6 p.m. For ticket and other information, call Jennifer Johnson in the .school's alumni office at (704) 543-9118.

14

CLEMMONS

—

every year. This year, over $10,000 for parish programs and development.

was raised

availability of

a silent auction

ALBEMARLE — The annual CathoCamporee

Dance

volunteers his talent every year, provided the entertainment.

In addition to the entertainment,

Jubilee Days for April

April 6 there will be evening sung prayer and a homily, and on April 7, there will be the exposition of the

flair

Michael Church can

St.

Our cultural identity in community is diverse, and

rishioner,

Esposito will celebrate morning liturgies at 9 a.m. on April 6 and 7. On

with dynamic

air

Stuffed shells, Italian Wedding Soup and Italian cookies were just a few items that led the crowd toward the Italian table, where Mike Bordino

delightful smells.

Dinner

the

with the International Dinner for the past few years, and this event is

Correspondent

GASTONIA

fills

Holy Family

Debbie Freeman, staff member and parish organizer' summed up the evening: "This was the best yet."

As the evening came to a close and the crowds moved toward the exits, a lone

woman

stood folding the

flags of nations that graced the walls.

Lindsey Meekin, the energetic, ambitious and organized mind that chaired the entire event, just smiled.

When asked about the evening she

simply its

said, "St Michael's strength is parishioners, the old, the young

Americans and the newly arrived.

What we did tonight was pulled together and showed the citizens of Gaston County the beauty and strength of true cultural diversity."

"For me, the biggest success was not the financial goal, but the number of people who want to be a part of this

event next year."

t

Church, 4820 Kinnamon Rd., is having a spring and summer children's clothing sale today from 9 a.m.-l p.m. and April 15 from 9-11 a.m. There are select half-price items on April 15 with many bargains on both days. Call the church office at (336)

778-0600 for more information.

Upcoming

CHARLOTTE —

Charlotte Catho-

High School, 7702 PinevilleMatthews Rd., is presenting "Jazz lic

Dance 2000," featuring the music of the school's jazz band, swing dance instructions and food provided by Pasta and Provisions. The event is

open

to all adults and high school students and is being held May 6 from 8-11 p.m. For advanced tickets,

available until April

Helen Katz

at (704)

14,

call

370-0019.

Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to publication date.

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Jubilee of Women,

Bishop McGuinness High School students perform "Grease"

from page 1

— honoring women who have given

in

some way, explained Rita Brennan, from By

the parish event steering committee.

The two keynote speakers, Mercy

Moor Church

in

WINSTON-SALEM

Win-

led by

Volponi, campus minister at Belmont Abbey College, and her daughter Rose led the teen breakout sessions.

Rose Volponi said, "It is imporyounger women to celebrate their womanhood and to start thinking about how the woman is viewed in society, and part of growing up is learning what it really means to be a woman."

Through dance and words, Sister Larretta addressed the crowd about prayer and the manner in which it is done during her talk, "Being Women tant for

of Prayer, or Women Who Pray."

"Prayer is more than a conversation with God; it is sacred time and space we have with God, which can be expressed in many different ways."

Sister Larretta expressed one form of prayer through a liturgical dance she performed for the audience to a version of the "The Magnificat"

by John Michael Talbot. "This form of prayer is not for everyone, but liturgical dance is something that has been used throughout biblical history," she

Fran Fallon and her mother Marion Fallon look at some of the

homemade

crafts

from parishioners

She continued, "Prayer

We

a mystery.

interior

is

know we

touch with something, and

it

are in is

that

hope that gives the intangible validity."

Joanna Case used posters to illustrate her topic, "'Yes' to God in My Actions." Priest, prophet and king

were the three focal points of discussion, as Case used humor and personal stories during her talk. The terminology was taken from words used during the rite of baptism.

"Each of us, in our baptism, called to

become

Christ;

we

is

tion.

A

professional actress and of Sister Anne's, Micki Sharpe, has come from Philadelphia

March

explains that the school has been fortunate, as this is the fourth production with which Sharpe has assisted. These recent performances,

25.

— the anointed

tians

ones," said Case.

Case talked about everyone living as "priest, prophet and king" in terms of prayer, proclamation and power. "Our priestly role concerns prayer, which should be at the center of our lives. It is your priestly role to Our teach your children to pray. ...

prophetic role

you see

is

to speak out

when

The

kingly role is to provide what is necessary to live; as women, we have the power to encourage or support someone else. ..." injustices.

...

"Even though these words sound masculine, they have to do with roles in are called to say 'yes' to our lives.

We

God in those three ways," she continued.

The day ended with candlelight as the

women

recited a closing prayer

Mary

to direct the students. Sister

of which there are two each year, included "You Can't Take It With You," "Godspell" and "Our Town."

Professional expertise is in abundance among the faculty who are helping with the play as well, according to Sister Anne. English teacher Kim Leavitt, in charge of the technical and stage crew, holds a degree in drama and was recently in Tennessee to work on a play she has written.

Music teacher Dr. Alan Hirsh brings phenomenal expertise to the production as orchestra director.

Carol London, school guidance director, and Debra Gray, a science teacher, have put in

many hours

sewing costumes.

wanted to celebrate the jubilee year by doing something special to

"More parents have been volved this year," Sister Anne

"I

refocus

from

my

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amount of work

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goes into such a production is similar to what it takes to play on an sports team.

"Grease" will be performed at the Williamson Auditorium on the

campus of Winston-Salem State University. Show times are 7 p.m. on April 6, 8 p.m. on April 7, and two performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on April 8. Tickets will be available at the door.

A

special performance at 10 on Friday, April 7 will also be presented for the area parochial grade schools. Approximately 900 students from the schools, including those from Salisbury, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, will be attending this particular performance. Sister Anne feels this to be a wonderful opportunity for the younger students to gain exposure a.m.

to the arts.

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April

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friend

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are Chris-

calls

during a break at the International Jubilee Day for Women at St. Matthew Church in Charlotte on

and an act of commitment with

said.

and

Photo by Alesha M. Price

—

She is grateful for what she her "parent guild."

Senior student Kevin DeLury plays the role, of Danny. Meredith Roche, also a senior, plays the role of Sandy. Twenty-seven students make up the cast, and 20 students are the technical and stage hands with 20 students making up the

ports.

and 8 are the dates for performances of "Grease" in Winston-Salem. Sister of St. Joseph Anne Thomas Taylor, dean of students at Bishop McGuinness High School and faculty moderator of the play, has collaborated with more than 60 students, faculty and parents for the past seven weeks for this presenta6,

ston-Salem and Joanna Case, a parishioner at St. Gabriel Church, were followed by two breakout sessions with four talks on different subjects,

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new things. I've had discussions like that before, but that was the best I've ever had," she said. "It was learned

school students who came to St. Charles Borromeo Church on Saturday, March 25 for Spring Fling 2000.

was

interesting and fun."

Lizette Lopez, also a student from the Basilica of St. Lawrence, said she

day for fun.

Participants were able to choose three of the activities offered during the day. Their options included "extreme games" that were held outdoors and a variety of workshops. The Office for Youth Ministry of the Diocese It

also a

found the racism workshop interesting as well. "A lot of things made you think really deeply about how you are related to them," she said.

Paul Kotlowski, diocesan director of youth ministry, led workshops en-

of Charlotte offers the event annually for students in grades 6 to 8. The

theme

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Jarred Dawson, a middle school student from the Basilica of St.

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Lawrence in Asheville, tried out the extreme games as one of his morning activities. "It was awesome," he said.

"The gladiator ring took a lot of skill, and you had to focus a lot." In the gladiator joust, two students put on padded head protectors, took padded jousting poles, and tried to knock estals and onto the padded surface be-

low.

Tiffany Oddo, a

Christianity

student at St. Barnabas Church in Arden, enjoyed the games as well. "The Jupiter jump was really cool," she said,

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workshop entitled "Make

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Hartman, organist at St. Charles Borromeo, led those sessions.

Dennis Seavers, a seminarian from the Theological Union at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., who is spending a pastoral year at St. "I think that it gets the Michael Church in message across that Gastonia, led the

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at the service of those who suffer most, of the communion and fraternity among all men and women of our time," Bishop Vera said.

Sister Prejean leads vigil as

Texas executes

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last

18 at the

—

Mass. (CNS) 50 years have brought ex-

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inadequately appreciated by people of both faiths, according to the leader of a major Jewish organization. In a wide-

ranging talk at Assumption College in Worcester, March 23, Rabbi Eric H.

reportedly offered to withdraw his name for consideration March 21.

Union of American Hebrew Congregations, touched on

Yoffie, president of the

Georgetown University president to retire in 2001

in the church's

(CNS) Father Leo O'Donovan, the 47th

Jesuit presi-

—

dent of Georgetown University, announced March 20 that he will retire next year. "In June 2001 I will have served 12 years as president. In my heart I know that will be the right time to pass the torch," Father O'Donovan wrote in a letter to the Georgetown

Catholic priest, Father Daniel

community dated March 21. Cardinal James A. Hickey of Washington said he

wrong-doing by the

Catholic Church are inadequate; and the tangled nature of Jewish-Catholic

and Vatican-Israeli relations.

Chicago priest named

new

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WASHINGTON

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gies for past

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March

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During the vigil Sister Prejean said,

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the dramatic changes

Houston-

opponent Sister Helen Prejean in a vigil for a convicted killer who was executed March 15 as they prayed. Sister Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking," a book about her experiences with death row inmates in Louisiana, joined Texans at Houston's Sacred Heart Cathedral in

Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul.

Rabbi cites revolutionary changes in Jewish-Catholic relations

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ending a four-month political quagmire over who would get the position. Father Coughlin, vicar for priests in the Chicago Archdiocese, had not applied for the position that had stirred up political contro23,

Catholic labor leader inducted into Labor Hall of Fame

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

—

Terence Powderly, an Irish-American Catholic who organized hundreds of thousands of laborers into the Knights of Labor by the 1880s, was inducted into the Labor Hall of Fame

versy in the House when Democrats accused Republican leaders of antiCatholic bias for not selecting a top candidate, Father Timothy O'Brien, for the job. The Rev. Charles Wright, a Presbyterian minister and the primary candidate for House chaplain,

in

nationally known labor priest, extolled the long-overlooked accomplishments of Powderly, who served the cause of labor from about 1880 until his death in 1924.

Bishop Vera installed as bishop of Saltillo, Mexico

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ations. To date, some 13,000 mothers have received aid from a network that has grown to 25,000 volunteers na-

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"Through the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit, the eternal Son of the Father becomes flesh," the cardinal said. "God among us is flesh of her

tionwide.

Many

work in crisis pregnancy and Agee offered practical approaches to their work. She said the centers,

Sponsors of the Mass included the U.S. bishops' Committee on Women in Society and the Church; the National Council of Catholic

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"That is the phone call more often than not we receive," she said, adding that the Nurturing Network also gets

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from professional woman contemplating an abortion for job-recalls

lege.

The prayer

breakfast and Mass marked the close of a two-day conference on "The Feminine Genius and the Culture of Life" sponsored by

"We hear the rhetoric of the 'freedom of choice,' but a vast majority of women (have abortions) belated reasons.

Women

cause they

Affirming Life and the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Ac-

Mercy Sister Jeanne Marie Kienast, pastoral associate at St.

tivities.

Drawing more than 200 women

in Charlotte, applauds those

from around the United States and

the

five countries, including

and prayer.

more than

75 female college students, the conference offered prayer services, workshops and training sessions, all aimed

March 25

International

and communities.

In a keynote address, Janne Matlary, a member of the Norwegian Christian Democratic Party and a professor at Oslo University, de-

politics,"

scribed the "feminine genius" as the unique difference between men and

At an evening banquet March 24, Glendon said women are especially

women and said secular society downplays that notion.

she said.

called to be transformers of culture,

like men,'

since "the changing of the culture boils down to the formation of humans, one by one."

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are told, should be and in order to be like men, we must forgo or neglect mother-

Glendon noted main

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who helped her and her committee to celebrate Jubilee Day for Women through song dance

Matlary, who is married and the mother of four, urged the women to define a "new feminism" which emphasizes the family unit. She said that not only requires support from the church, but the government as well.

"To retain the family as a natural unit of society, it must be supported by

at finding ways to promote pro-life efforts in their professions, parishes

"Women

that currently

institution speaking out in

favor of protecting women is the Catholic Church." She cited Pope John Paul as one of the clearest voices speaking out on behalf of women, their "true

advancement" and their

role in building the culture of

life.

Cardinal Law read a letter from the Vatican secretary of state on behalf of Pope John Paul on the occasion of the Boston-based group's anniversary.

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"Conversion to the pro-life movement will come about one life at time.

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The Holy Land Visit

Pope creates new pilgrim's path with JOHN THAVIS

By

News Service Walking JERUSALEM (CNS) at last amid the ancient stones where Jesus lived and died, Pope John Paul II created a new pilgrim's path by reaching out to other religions and to the divided peoples of the Holy Land.

His March 20-26 visit to Jordan, Catholic

—

and the Palestinian territories remembered as an interfaith journey that, despite some notes of dissonance, struck a spiritual chord among those who watched and listened.

Israel

will be

In sharing prayer and emotions with Christians,

Muslims and Jews

at places

of deep religious significance, the pope was clearly trying to set an example of

harmony

in a land beset by political and religious turf-guarding.

"Our gaze directed to Jerusalem, us lift up our prayer to almighty

conflict

let

God for all the peoples living in the lands of the promise. ... They share the same place of blessing, where the history of salvation has left an indelible trace," he said at the start of his longawaited pilgrimage.

But he also spoke with realism, telling interfaith leaders in Jerusalem: "Not everything has been or will be easy in this coexistence."

At the heart of the pope's message was the conviction that the Holy Land can and must be a homeland for all its faiths

and for

all its

peoples.

His path of prayer took him from Moses' mountain in Jordan to the river where St. John performed the first baptisms; to Jesus' birthplace in Bethlehem; to Nazareth, where Mary received the annunciation and where Jesus grew up; to Galilee, where Christ preached; and to Jerusalem, where he was crucified.

For the church, this is the historical homeland, and the pope did his best to encourage the dwindling Christian population to remain in the region where so many chapters of the Old and

New

suffering as a displaced and desperate people had "gone on too long."

And, in a gesture that made one of the deepest impressions of the trip, he prayed at Judaism's holiest place, the Western Wall, the stone remnant of the temple that for many Israeli Jews symbolizes the religious homeland they once lost and have now regained.

Like the daily reality of the Holy Land, the pope's trip was a blend of the spiritual and the political. The jarring notes were heard on the few occasions when politics gained the upper hand.

From Israeli and Palestinian leaders came repeated claims that Jerusalem was side's "eternal capital." The pope ignored these assertions, and after awhile they seemed petty and out of place.

Interreligious dialogue went offkey during a meeting presided over by the pope in Jerusalem. Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Israel Meir Lau started it when he erroneously claimed the pope had accepted Israel's territorial claim over Jerusalem. A Muslim cleric responded with a righteous harangue against Israeli occupation and discrimination

each

against Palestinians. a photograph of the reality shrugged Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls. Better that the pope see it and hear it than "walk on the clouds," he added.

But the squabbles paled next to the beautiful form the pilgrimage assumed, as the pope moved from places of the Old Testament to the New Testament, from the Old Law of the Ten

Commandments

New Law

of the Beatitudes, and along the path of suffering and salvation walked by Jesus, from the manger in Bethlehem to the tomb in Jerusalem.

Although each of his audiences to the

viewed the pope through

a different

appeared to appreciate that this man was truly on a religious pilgrimage and seemed to receive new energy from each stop. The pope who knelt for long periods at the holy places, hunched over in silent prayer, became

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The first Newman Club was established at the University of Pennsylvania in 1893. The purpose of both clubs was to keep the Catholic students in touch with their faith.

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Roman

At a recent meeting of the interns in Campus Ministry, they were challenged by the words of the Bishops about the alien-

may experience. They added their concerns about the fragmentation and compartmentalization that they observe and remarked that the students' spiritual life often lags behind their intellectual life. ation that students

work with other

walk through the door.

It

a particular teaching, a

comment on

could be anything from the meaning of a popular news article about

The campus

ministers must be ready to respond on all these to present the official teaching of the Church, to assist students with preparation for the sacraments, to discuss how to levels

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integrate faith and

them God's

life

and to discern with

call in their lives.

Like those

who

started

Newman

Clubs

in the late 1800s, students today are still

Students participate in highly academic classes and are involved in community service activities sponsored by the college, but often do not integrate this knowledge and experience with their faith. ministers

Catholic Church.

religion or a personal issue.

There are so many opportunities offered through clubs, student life departments, athletics and academics that students are unable to choose. One campus minister said many of his students appear to be seeking as many experiences as possible.

Campus

OFM

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

DSA.

students

Spuhler,

retreats offered, gatherings with family and alum, communion services, student peer ministry, collaboration with offices of student life and the local chaplain and the ecumenical work that the ministry does through the Listening Post, fellowship night, ecumenical chapel services, Thanksgiving meal together, and Wesleyan social events.

Campus Ministry is a ministry of presence being available to students in this critical time of their lives.

This is a time when students make decisions about their careers, lifestyles and vocations.

Often students grapple with issues of faith and

University, the

the only campus minister of any denomination serving that campus.

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Greg

ministry in this diocese lives out the bishops' values. He spoke about the

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campus minister, Alberta

Catholic

Friar

Conv, an intern at WFU, spoke at Our Lady of Fatima Church during the DSA, he demonstrated that campus

looking to Campus Ministry to keep them in touch with their faith.

college professionals to

assist students to set priorities

and reflect upon these experiences. Campus ministers support professors who voice concern about the students who view learning as a means to achieve

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Greensboro students feel at home at Thea House By

ALESHA

M. PRICE

Staff Writer

—

GREENSBORO

There is a place where students from North Carolina

A&T

State University

(NC A&T) and Bennett College

if

go for spiritual and emotional and support, they get that and much more campus from

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minister Alberta Hairston, better known as "Mama Hairston." She does her mothering at Thea House, the

majoring in graphic communications systems. "Ms. Hairston is like a teacher and a support system, and Thea House keeps me focused because I can attend Mass, more often than I would because I don't drive, and

make new friends."

Mass is celebrated on Sunday of the month with

the second family din-

by Hairston herself.

Wednesdays feature afternoon meals and fellowship, with the second Wednesday of the month dedicated to ner, prepared

feeding the homeless at Grace Community Church. The students help to serve food instead of having the dinner themselves. Every Thursday, the

center for Catholic campus ministry, A&T. located on the campus of Thea House is named for the late

NC

Province,

who

staffed the

Hairston.

"It is named after Sister Thea because of her deep faith and love for the church and her love of kids and family," said Hairston.

The center is a quaint, white house furnished with pillows and

books of all subjects and religious brochures, with enough room left over for students of all denominations to hang out, talk, sit and reflect and eat the home cookplants, stocked with

ing of Hairston.

"We want

to

do what to what we

can to help the students through college, not only spiritually but also academically," said Hairston. "Sister

Thea

said,

'it

takes

the whole church to

and 1 represent the church

raise the child,'

for them.

These

chil-

Davidson students pose for a photo with an "alternative" spring break Fr. Brian Sheridan and campus minister, from March 3 through March Barbara Bagnall, at right.

10 to Orlando, Fla. Six men and six women responded to wed mothers and their children. The the call to lead them to Florida to purpose is to provide necessary nursimmerse themselves in serving in ery care where mothers attend whatever way was necessary. classes and to distribute supplies to Accompanying them and orgaanyone proving need of infant provinizing the trip was Barbara sions, food and other goods. Many of Bagnall, the college campus ministhe mothers were 12 and 13 years or ter. Bagnall contacted Father Brian ? ageSheridan, a friend of hers who is 5) The Catholic Charities Food pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Pantry gleans and sorts donated Orlando, Fla. They established five vegetables and fruit and prepares sites of ministry: packages of emergency food staples 1) Working the Good Shepherd for those in need.

Mardi Gras Festival in a variety of The students rotated through capacities, from running games to during their different sites serving food and cleaning. The fesweeklong stay. They were housed tival is the major source of income through the generosity of Good for the very diverse community and Shepherd Church and the Sisters of school, which the church serves. the Good Shepherd. The trip was 2) The Hope Team is made up challenging and quite a gift for all substance abuse of experienced •

Photo by Alesha M. Price

cam-

pus ministry as part of their outreach program until 1994, and the Black and Indian Mission Fund, explained

Father Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor, offers the Eucharist to Susan Hairston, daughter of Alberta Hairston, campus minister, State at North Carolina University during a visit to Thea House on March 22. Pictured left is

A&T

sophomore Nadra Wagner. students have a "spiritual check-up" Bible study with Hairston and the

—

Rev. James McDaniels, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church. The students have also been involved with service projects like Crop Walk, the Winter Walk for AIDS and the Big Brother/ Big Sister Program.

Nineteen-year-old sophomore Everett Henry, a computer science major, said, is

like a

counselors, social workers and registered nurses who go out in jeeps and canoes into the surrounding wooded areas of Orlando in search

of homeless in need of provisions and medical attention.

3) The Coalition of the Home-

campus minister since 1994, after graduating from Bennett College with a bachelor's degree in social work. She is working on her master's degree of religious studies through the LIMEX program from Loyola University of New Orleans.

"She is like the grandmother I never had and is someone I can look up to and talk with," said Christina Donovan, an 18-year-old freshman

involved.

As one student reflected in the required journal: "I believe that a conscientious faith must encompass an ethic of service and sacrifice.

That theme and

calling

seems

me

less Facility helps to staff the

inescapable in the teachings, actions and life of Christ. Christ

cal clinics for the

calls

medihomeless and to

provide after school care for the children living in the shelters.

4) BETA stands for birth education, training

and acceptance of un-

to

us to live in the world, not

outside of the world. I can say from my experience on this trip that the ethic of service

is

based in a belief in human life, t

the basic value of each

"It

home away from

home because when I come here [to Thea House], I don't even feel like I campus; it is like

am on your

grandparents' home." dren become my reDr. Stuart and Dolores sponsibility, and even Ahrens, St. Pius X parishthough they are young Wagner ioners, have been with adults, they still need Nadra Thea House since the benurturing and motherDr. Ahrens, a now retired ing. I work with them physics professor who taught for 26 out of African-American ministry, years at NC A&T, said, "This is their and we are like a family." own little place of retreat, where they Hairston serves as the housecan meditate and find some quiet. mother, spiritual advisor and surroAlberta adds her warmth and mothgate mother all in one. She has been the

COURTESY PHOTO

,

Franciscan Sister Thea Bowman, a consultant for intercultural awareness for the Diocese of Jackson, Miss., and a faculty member of the Institute of Black Catholic Studies at 'Xavier University of Louisiana. The center was opened in 1992 with funds and donations from St. Pius X parishioners, the Franciscan Friars of Holy

Name

—

Davidson DAVIDSON College Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) sponsored

Photo by Joann S. Keane

Appalachian State University students share a smile with Bishop William G. Curlin at the Campus

erly touch."

"Having a Catholic center on a black campus where there aren't many Catholics is a comforting feeling," said

Nadra Wagner,

a

19-year-

sophomore "This is good for

old chemical engineering

and peer minister. people my age at a time when we are exploring who we are and growing in our faith, to have someone in a place where we can learn." t

Ministry Retreat at

Camp Thunderbird

"With these Hands:

Come

in Clover, S.C.

A Celebration of Life"

join us for prayer, song, poetry

@

and

reflection.

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March 31, 2000

The Catholic News & Herald

3

"Ministry of presence" felt

on Lenoir-Rhyne campus HICKORY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; When Dr. Sal Inglese arrived on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne College in the fall of 1998 as the new Catholic campus

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ministry intern, he immediately made a lasting impression on faculty and students alike as a people person.

Inglese

is

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part of the growing pres-

ence of Catholic campus ministry throughout the Diocese of Charlotte. At Lenoir-Rhyne, a Lutheran institution, he reaches out to Catholic students in a spirit of devotion to the church and to all with strong sense of ecumenism.

In an August 1999 letter to diocesan campus ministry director Colleen

A

McDermott, the Rev. Andrew Weisner, college pastor, called Inglese an enthusiastic,

reliable minister with a

keen

sense of issues that college students face.

"Sal's presence at Koinonia

House, where his and

my

offices are

enormously enriched the ministry of 'the House,'" the Rev. located, has

Weisner "When I was

there

alone, various

cam-

community

lic

at

we came

the house,

bearing fresh fruit and cupcakes and were wel-

I

comed by Father Kevin.

We

passed out snacks, towels and soap, assisted with haircuts, had great conversations with both the visitors and the volunteers of the Sarnelli House, and played hour-long chess

games with the

guests.

By

the

end of the afternoon, their showers

and haircuts had transformed visitors.

Each left cleaner, happier and more en-

Many

ergized.

asked us to return that

Thursday night

for dinner.

We

had

planned to help with Thursday's dinner, and it was exciting to be welcomed back by the visitors we had met.

The Thursday

night dinners resemble weekly Thanksgiving gatherings. The neediest come not just from the neighborhood but also the surrounding areas to reunite, share a

and nourish both their bodies and their spirits. Father Jude's homemade lasagna was served with salad and music. We brought a guitar with us and within a few minutes, music by Redemptorist Volunteers was heard and God's blessing was blessing,

felt

throughout the

halls.

Wilbur

Rev. Weisner noted Inglese's

skill in approaching and meeting students, faculty and families, especially in one of the campus's more popular

college's favorite

meeting place and time: in the dining hall during lunch and dinner," the Rev. Weisner said.

"There, Sal amiably goes from table to table, greeting students, faculty and staff, engaging them in conversation and often inviting them to up-

coming campus ministry events."

The Rev. Weisner said that Inglese promotes a variety of events on campus, not exclusively Catholic campus ministry ones, and that Inglese's presence is often felt in ecumenical settings prayer services, dinners shared by students of various

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

campus religious organizations, and other group gatherings. great tribute to Sal's openness and ecumenical spirit ... that stu"It is a

dents from the Lutheran Student Movement wished for him to join them in their yearbook photograph," the Rev. Weisner noted. "In this regard, he is an exemplary Roman Catholic."

Weisner commented on what he called the success of the Diocese of Charlotte's campus ministry intern pro-

gram, adding that "the success

is

due, in

large part, to the minister the diocese sent to Lenoir-Rhyne, Dr. Inglese."

"Sal said,

is

a

kind, loving man," he

"who has become dear

hearts of

manv

at

L-R."

t

in

the

music carried on and

Susanna, another

volunteer, talked with us about

some of her experiences with the ministry. Farewells to everyone at the Sarnelli House followed. left with hopes that the Redemptorists would come share their

We

ministry during a retreat to North Carolina.. .and, just over two weeks later, they did indeed make the trip down and we again broke bread together! also volunteered at a Catholic

We

Worker

Clinic and St. John's Hospice. stayed at a Friary of the Conventual Franciscans and came together in the evenings to pray and reflect, t

We

and delay. In Washington, students brought the pope's message to U.S. Representative Howard Coble of Greensboro. The congressman listened for half an hour to their concerns for the

haunts.

"Much of Sal's skillful 'ministry of presence' (better described as a 'ministry of incarnation') occurs at the

helped roll instruments into the main room, Gail started her guitar, Ben echoed on bass, and Janis kept the rhythm with her drums.

Once everyone had been well fed, the

Students from Guilford College proclaim Jubilee in the Capital

children."

The

Wake

Forest University came up from North Carolina to Philadelphia for our spring break and had the honor of working with the Redemptorist Volunteer Ministries.

Each of us was moved by what we saw at the Sarnelli House.

The first day of our visit to

said.

pus responsibilities often called me away, leaving the house vacant. Sal's presence draws students there, and he has proven a trusted friend and counselor to people in need of ministry.

Also, his conversation and posters around the house draw attention to the Church's struggle against racism, prejudice, and service to the poor and

Courtesy photo

few of us from the Catho-

IF

Remembering that

the words

encompass

this Millennial Jubilee: Biblical text from Leviticus that speaks of restoring economic justice to the people, Claire Adams, David Hedman, Will Link, and Trisha Matthew, and Cam-

poorest people in the world. Though not convinced of the justice of canceling these debts,

The next morning began Ash Wednesday service

with an in the Maryknoll Chapel, where the students received ashes as a sign of their solidarity with the poor and the earth. Later, the group met with staff person of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where they brought the message of Jubilee. One of the most rewarding moments of the trip came later that afternoon when the

pus Minister Douglas Campbell set out for Washington, D.C. The Guilford College students would spend their week of spring break proclaiming Jubilee in the nation's capital.

First stop was at the Education for Peace in Iraq Center where they meet with its director, Eric Gustafson, and

EPIC's

staff.

EPIC works

to

change

U.S. foreign policy and raise public awareness in support of human rights in Iraq and peace in the Middle East.

From EPIC's

office,

students were able to help remove a North Carolina representative's name from a letter endorsing sanctions

the students

meet their host, Father Frank Higdon, known to the students as Pancho, at his Maryknoll House in left to

D.C.

One

of the highlights of the trip was listening to the many stories that Pancho told of his 25 years in Bolivia.

He shared his experiences of working with the poor and helped the students make contacts with other Catholic peace activists.

On Tuesday, the students visited the office of Jubilee 2000 where they met with Director Dan Driscoll and others to

work for an end

to the debt

burden of the

poorest countries in the world. Jubilee 2000 is part of a worldwide movement

Congressman Coble prom-

ised to look further into the matter.

Courtesy photo

Doug Campbell, campus

minister from the Triad area, is shown here with students from Guilford College. seeking to cancel the unpayable international debts of the poorest countries

the

new Last

ment

by

millennium.

the pope issued a stateto world leaders to take urgent fall,

against Iraq. Long a supporter of debt cancellation and peace and justice for the citizens

of Iraq, the con-

gressman mistakenly signed a letter asking for continued sanctions against Iraq. Partly through the student's efforts, the mistake was realized and the signature of support was removed before it was to be circulated the very next day.

In retrospect, first-year student

Trisha Matthew spoke of her experi-

and decisive action towards resolving

ences,

the debt crisis that afflicts the world's poorest countries. He warned that it is

Though we had

the poor that pay the cost of indecision

we

still

"The overall

was great. work to do we

visit

a lot of

got to do some sightseeing and do some worship." t

also got to

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Campus 25

Feast of

ciation.

was the the Annun

Sr.

Marie asked

March 31, 2000

Ministers

Jeanne-

Kienast

Campus Minister Katy Volponi Belmont Abbey women to

Listing

participated in the Jubilee celebration

tended the Ripples retreat with Katy Volponi and several of the monks including a daylong visit from the Abbot. The retreatants spent four days at High Pastures in the North Carolina

of 2000 years of women saying "Yes" to God at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Charlotte. Kara Bohlinger facilitated the morning session on

prayer and fellowship. Matt Memrick saw that a Perpetual Adoration Chapel

Mellisa

prayer with the teenage girls who were attending the conference. Rose Volponi of UNCGreensboro facili-

was

704-829-7196

tated the afternoon session.

onciliation, Liturgy of the

Katy Volponi kponitale@juno.com

Campus Ministry students, under the direction of Chaplain Fr. Kieran Neilson, O.S.B., continue to fill the roles of Lector and Server for the

Hours, the rosary and meditation were all part

Davidson College

to invite

with breakout sessions for teenagers after talks at the special event being planned for the day. Kara Bohlinger and Sharon van der Horst assist

daily

Mass

in the Basilica. In addition

mountains

of this special time away.

The purpose of the retreat was to build com-

7pm Sunday evening student Mass. Nicole Bouffard, especially gifted on the piano and Alex Larsen as Cantor make

ness.

Mass

truly a celebration.

Belmont Abbey monk Br. Agostino and Campus Minister Katy Volponi are putting together a Lectio Divina weekly study group for students that will be held on Thursday evenings in the Clancy's student lounge.

Thirty-five students, Theology Professor David Williams and Volunteer Coordinator Gayle Butterfield at-

704-892-2917 Barbara Bagnall

holi-

One of the highlights of the weekend was having Brian Brady playing the bagpipes. The proprietors of High Pastures asked us to please bring him along when we return next year.

Prayer Ministry team continues to speak aloud in prayer the name of each person in the community every week.

Built on the idea from the Campus Ministry at Lenoir-Rhyne College, this faithful team lights a candle and says a prayer then speaks their particular list

Lenoir-Rhyne College 828-328-7329 Sal Inglese

Inglese@LRC.edu of names aloud.

monks'

The

list

includes

all

faculty, administration, staff of

kinds and every student. A day retreat in December included planting bulbs on the nature trail in conjunction with saying the rosary, Mass, pizza for dinner and Vespers with the monks in the Basilica, t all

WCU group makes a

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

As students Catholic campus ministry

spring semester,

The group worked with the local Sisters of Charity at Our Lady of Mercy Outreach Center in a variety of projects, including home repair and painting and providing an afterschool program for a group of children.

The group's theme, "Go Make a Difference," was adapted into song and inspired a variety of educational and recreational activities. The mission was sponsored in part by a mini-grant from Operation Rice Bowl through the Diocese of Charlotte, which funded seven months of preparatory programs, t

Alberta Hairston

UNCC 704-547-4069

UNCG, Greensboro College,

Douglas Campbell

Dcampb@aol.com

made a difference in the lives of others.

Members of the group spent their

need.

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336-334-5548

home stretch of the they know they have

spring break on Johns Island, a sea island south of Charleston, S.C., whose rural areas are marked by

Bennett College

Guilford College

from the group at Western Carolina University are entering the

NC A&T,

Mary Wright Colleen McDermott smiles with UNCC campus minister Mary Wright.

difference on Johns Island

CULLOWHEE

McGhee

Belmont Abbey College

up and adorers kept constant watch for over 24 hours. Mass, Recset

munity and deepen

the

University 828-265-9698

reflection,

in

to those duties, students serve" in several other capacities for the

Appalachian State

vice, feel

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When

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my

was

College back instrumental istry. later,

Now

life

has

come

full circle.

and Leadership, an opportunity to plan and develop Catholic

a student at Sacred Heart

in society;

many moons ago, I was in starting Campus Min-

Campus Ministry

more than twenty

UNCC

(20) years

myself once again in Campus Ministry. God as a wonderful way of calling us to that which we I

an opportunity to deepen one's

relationship with those less fortunate

find

most passionate.

This year has been spent continuing the good work that Barbara Neff Hutchinson had done for so many years. Unfortunately with Barbara's departure was feel

also the students in leadership.

We

have worked hard this year evaluating and planning strategies to attract stu-

UNCC

dents to Catholic Ministry. On a brighter note, Campus Ministry was very fortunate to have Jennifer Rupp, an alumni from doing her Diocesan Internship here. Her ability to meld together the past, present and future was invaluable. have focused on four (4) areas:

UNCC

UNCC

We

Prayer/worship, an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with God; Retreats, an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with each other; Ser-

try

is

at

Catholic

UNCC.

port of the Capuchin Friars at St. Thomas Aquinas. They believe in the Catholic

community so much

they have assigned Fr. Martin to

UNCC

many other Thomas and

in addition to his

responsibilities at St.

Our Lady of Consolation. Fr. Martin, O.F.M. Cap gives endlessly of his time, energy

ebrates

and enthusiasm. He cela week on campus

Mass once

and joins us for lunch afterwards. I am also continually inspired by the presence of Fr. Ignatius and Fr. Stan at our monthly dinners.

It is very reassuring to know that they are "just down the road." Sometimes it gets a little difficult on a large, secular campus. St. Thomas's spiritual, professional and technical support has made my first year most enjoyable, gratifying and enriched, t

Mary Wright

Forest University 336-758-5018

Father Jude DeAngelo, deangejt@wfu.edu

Campus Minis-

incredibly blessed by the sup-

UNCC

Wake

Friar

Greg

Spuhler,

spshlegp@wfu.edu Julie Ostergaard,

ostergjm@wfu.edu

Western Carolina University 828-293-9374 Gloria Schweizer

Wingate University 704-233-8153 Jennifer

Rupp

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Reach Colleen McDermott, Director of Ministry at (704) 370-3212.

Campus

March 31, 2000

The Catholic News & Herald

The Holy Land Visit

Trip Analysis, from page 8 connections even where they were problematic.

In Bethlehem, a Muslim call to prayer interrupted the papal Mass.

The pope waited patiently the picture of religious tolerance and had his aides point out that the muezzin's call had been abbreviated out of re-

By

Jerusalem, the

evokes the deaths of Jews in the extermination camps, the pope met with Polish

silence

CNS

A

prayer that begins

photo from Reuters

"God of our

was left in a crevice of Jerusalem's Western Wall by Pope John Paul II March 26. He was the Fathers..."

first

pontiff to pray at Judaism's

most sacred

site.

to a region sorely in need of both. On the plane carrying him back to Rome, his

introduce a significant

new

side of the

pontiff to Israeli Jews.

At the Western Wall, the pope amazed Jews by leaving his own written prayer in a crack of the stones, like Jews

have done for centuries. It prompted one rabbi to remark, "He touched the

spokesman, Navarro- Vails, was asked how the pope managed to navigate the Holy Land's political minefields without any major explosions.

"The key thing, I think, was that the pope told the truth to everyone, but without humiliating anyone. He

spoke

in

charity

...

and people re-

spected that," Navarro-Valls said.

That was no small accomplishment in today's Holy Land, r

Sea of Galilee Mass Young people from Nazareth chant "John Paul II,

we

love you!" as the arrives for an outdoor

pope Mass overlooking the Sea of Galilee March 24.

CNS photo by Debbie

in

after his apostles

fallen asleep.

II

revisited the

the agony in the garden March 25, but he had company: a small but noisy army of aides, priests and journalists that appeared to make prayer a difficult prospect.

When he strolled past what's left of the garden eight massive olive

spot

personally carried her out of a prison camp and given her food and drink.

which the pope says is "possible" but which he does not specifically recall, was discussed at length on Israeli TV and seemed to

and solitude

Pope John Paul

wall and the wall touched him."

In the end, the pope managed to bring a week of good will and good news

story,

When

night before his death, he did so

survivors, including one woman who said that in 1945 the future pontiff had

The

—

Christ prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane outside Jerusalem the

had

in

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spect for the pontiff.

Holocaust memorial where spiraling smoke from an eternal flame hauntingly

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— —

Speaking to ecumenical leaders in Jerusalem, the pope spoke so movingly that his host, Greek Orthodox Patriarch Diodoros, added a spontaneous message thanking the pope "from the bottom of our hearts" at the end of the ceremony.

in

garden, pope can't find silence

He made

At Yad Vashem

when Jesus prayed

Unlike

.of

—

one of which has been dated at more than 2,000 years old he paused to lean on a fence and reflect as police helicopters buzzed overhead and his entourage waited behind.

Then he was ushered inside the Church of the Agony, built around a rock Christ was thought to have fallen upon when he prayed: "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will."

The pope knelt and put his head in his hands, to a crescendo of camera shutters. A few feet away, chairs scraped, plastic video cases dropped loudly and then, what sounded like a ladder crashed to the marble floor.

Another crash, and the pope lifted his eyes and looked to the side.

After four minutes, without warning, a woman began reading trees,

—

CNS

photo from Reuters

Pope John Paul II prays March 25 inside the Church of the Agony, built near Jerusalem's

Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion.

from Scripture through a loudspeaker. The pope simply stayed where he was, praying. The click of the shutters decelerated, and after 14 minutes the pontiff rose stiffly and sat

down, gazing up at a mosaic depicting Jesus on the Mount of Olives.

Judging from his expression of awe, he had reached an inner place where he could pray.

Pope calls for 'just solution' to plight of Palestinian refugees DEHIYSHE REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (CNS) — Delivering a message of support to the Palestinian people, Pope John Paul II emphasized the plight of their refugees- and called for a "just solution." Throughout his pontificate,

he

he has

felt close to the Palestinian people. He said he hoped his Dehiyshe Refugee Camp would "draw attention" to their continuing difficulty. "You have been deprived of many things which represent basic needs of the human person: proper housing, health care, education and work," the pope said.

said,

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Readings

Book Review

Word to Life April 2, Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle B Readings: 1) 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-

"OK, we'll move to the Mass now; just give me a minute," he had responded. Father Joe announced

23

to those

Ephesians 2:4-10

2)

3) Gospel:

John 3:14-21

By JEFF

HENSLEY

Father Joe's friends, members of the parish he had served so quietly and faithfully for more than a decade.

They had gathered to wish him well and extend their blessings as he left for a pastorate in the distant city of Pittsburgh.

Story after story poured from them in praise of this great bearded bear of a Franciscan. Their affection was evident, and it was based on the love of Christ which had flowed from him to them and to those they served in the parish together.

One of the most touching stories was of a youth retreat. The response to his availability for confession before he celebrated the evening Mass was unanimous

—

were 70 plus teens.

So starting at 7 p.m. they lined up. Time for the Mass came and went.

The youth minister telling the story approached Father Joe between con-

"and there

fessions.

"What should we do?"

Father Joe sat down at a and wrote 70 plus notes to the young people on the retreat. When he had completed his task, he drove home from the retreat to celebrate the Sunday morning 7 a.m. Mass.

In today's readings, John tells us that God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but to redeem the world. And John implicitly invites all of us to come

ety and values.

line,

"Remember

and

we'll take

off after Mass."

table

redeeming lamenting the fact that humanity has loved darkness and so

into the light of God's love,

has avoided that light.

The light of God's love is not intended to scar us like burn victims, but to heal us and give us the glow of spiritual health. Repentance, bringing our sins before God along with our intent to "change our ways" for God's ways, is lifechanging, liberating and a cause for personal joy. This is just as true, even though the doorway to this joy is entered by way of the sadness we experience as we express regret for our sins.

Readings for the week of

April

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8,

2000

Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13, Ephesians John 9:1-41; Monday, Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54; Tuesday (St.

5:8-14,

Isidore of Seville), Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12, John 5:1-3, 5-16; Wednesday (St. Vincent Ferrer), Isaiah 49:8-15, John 5:17-30; Thursday, Exodus 32:7-14, John 5:31-47; Friday (St. John Baptist de la Salle), Wisdom 2:1, 12-22, John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30; Saturday, Jeremiah 11:18-20, John 7:40-53 Readings for the week of April 9 - 15, 2000 Sunday (Fifth Sunday of Lent), Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45; Monday, Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62, John 8:1-11; Tuesday (St. Stanislaus), Numbers 21:4-9, John 8:21-30; Wednesday, Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95, John 8:31-42; Thursday (Pope Martin I), Genesis 17:3-9, John 8:51-59; Friday (Abstinence), Jeremiah 20:10-13, John 10:31-42; Saturday, Ezekiel 37:21-28, John 11:45-57

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Interspersed are excerpts from the archbishop's homilies and diary.

Most of all, the vignettes show the human being who was the archbishop. A friend recounts their secret trips to Mexico to attend concerts and circuses when the archbishop needed a break from the tensions of El Salvador. Another tells of his anger and disappointment after being scolded

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EDT, on UPN. "The Truth About Drugs" begins by giving a group of four teens who casually admit that they have fun taking drugs and don't see any reason to stop a glimpse at what their futures might be like if they continue.

9-10 p.m.

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The program, hosted by Leeza Gibbons,

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offers parents an opportunity to discuss the crippling effects drugs have on the users and their families and loved ones. The program is preceded by back-to-back episodes of the series "Moesha" which focus on pre-teen drug use and a family's solution to that shocking revelation. Together the programs are a good reason to make it a family night in front of the TV April 7. t

equal to six glasses of alcohol.

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Informative and attractive despite

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The pope's message from the Holy Land The papal reign of Pope John Paul II has been truly remarkable. The depth of his faith, the breadth

Jubilee of

Jesus has been apparent for

ELLEN NEERINCX

SIGMON Guest Columnist

Gathering at the well have vivid memories from

my

childhood of

waiting impatiently in the car after church each

Sunday

for

my mother to "stop talking" so that we more comfortable

could go home, change into clothes and eat

two

some

lunch.

sisters usually joined

My father, brother and

me in

this waiting, while

Mom,

oblivious to our scowling faces and growling stomachs, chatted with friends and acquaintances for what seemed like hours (but really was only 20 minutes or so). were hungry.

After all, it had been some time since breakfast!

We

Now

that I'm a mom,"

—

I

realize that

my

hungry for convermother was hungry, too sation and friendship with other women. She spent her weekdays taking care of the needs of four children, a house and her husband. On Sundays after church, she decided to spend a little

time caring for her

come

I've

own

needs.

to this realization because

I

am

now doing this to my own husband and chilThe children are not old enough yet to go

dren.

sit in

the car by themselves, but they are old

enough

to tug

hints like,

my arm

on

"Mom,

let's

and give

me

subtle

go! I'm hungry!"

not alone in this. On several occasions I have observed other people, sitting in cars and looking dejected, while a family member chats, blissfully unaware of what time it is.

I am also part of a long tradition. My grandmother loved going to church. She especially needed this outlet, because in addition to taking care of four children, a house and a husband, she also cared for her mother and her mother-in-law who lived with her at different points of her life.

My mother says she never had to eat her peas because her paternal grandmother would step I

am

"You know that child doesn't like peas!" I'm sure my grandma needed that time at church more than most of us do! in,

saying,

Of

much times when

course, the tradition goes back

further than that, to biblical women journeyed twice a day to the village well to draw the family's water supply. This was their meeting place, their time to chat with friends. I wonder if their families ever had to wait a few extra minutes for the evening meal!

The

well

was also the place where Jesus met

Samaritan woman, asked her for a drink of water, and then told her about the living water that would give her eternal life (John 4:5-15).

These days we don't have to travel for our daily water. It comes to us. We still, however, come together for the living water that is our sustenance.

The Church is our well. It gives us the strength to go on with our daily lives. It brings back our focus the proper perspective with which to look at our day-to-day problems. It saddens me that there are families who feel they can do without the comforts that loving God and being involved at church can bring.

They feel it is not worth the time and effort, or maybe their shyness holds them back. But, they don't realize that the friendships formed at church can be deeper and more satisfying than all others because we have our belief in a

-

God

in

—

common. Indeed,

these relationships

GATHERING AT THE WELL,

The Season of Lent

of his hope and the inclusivity of his love have been inspiring. His fidelity to the Person and message of

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Editorials

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15

all

For twenty

to see.

years the Holy Father has led and guided the Church with conviction, commitment and courage.

He has exemplified consistently the meaning of the message he shares so often, "Don't be afraid."

Recently, as we know, the Pope experienced a personal, spiritual journey to the Holy Land. He visited as a pilgrim longing to be refreshed and renewed as a disciple of the risen Christ, to be strengthened and sustained as God's faithful servant. During that unforgettable week, he spoke as a prophet proclaiming the relevancy of God's Word to every aspect of the human condition.

As we listened to or read the magnificent messages that Pope John Paul II shared at the shrines and sacred sites, we were touched by his absolute belief that the message of Jesus Christ supercedes and overcomes racial,

ethnic, territorial

boundaries.

The

and

political realities

and

heart of Christ cannot be contained

or controlled by narrowness of vision or smallness of mind. The Gospel of Jesus is a gift intended to speak loudly and clearly to

human

penetrate and permeate the

life

and relationships; to

human mind and

to transform the attitudes and actions of

When

its

heart;

hearers.

Holy Father visited with the Israelis and Palestinians, he came with a message of peace, hope and reconciliation. He urged them to hear and heed the call of the passionately present God, to the

appropriate and cultivate a spirit of mutual respect and common responsibility. The Pope was well aware of the long-standing disputes and divisions among these people. He recognized that they were based upon a merely human interpretation of tragic events and inhuman experiences. The message of the Holy Father, however, was rooted in the spirit and vision of the Lord. All are God's children re-

FATHER JAMES HAWKER Guest Columnist

gardless of the conflicts and tensions apparent on the territorial, communal or personal level.

Pope John Paul II reminded his hearers and all of us that in praying the "Our Father," we acknowledge not only our personal identity but our mutual responsibility to extend God's Kingdom of peace and

justice,

compassion and forgiveness. As God's

we

are to be agents of reform, renewal and reconciliation. If we are faithful to our common

children

we cannot be mired in the muck of pride and prejudice, isolation and orientation. As we open our hearts to the Father of us all, we have no reason to fear. In witnessing to His presence in our lives we are to choose life rather than death, love rather than

vocation,

hatred, peace rather than violence, solidarity rather

than separation, hope rather than despair.

The message of the Holy Father during his sojourn in the Holy Land is universal. Its comfort and challenge cannot be contained. As the Lenten season unfolds and we prepare to celebrate the feast of Easter, each of us should reflect prayerfully upon the wondrous words of the Pope. In appropriating their spirit, we shall be more ready, willing and able to witness to the Resurrection and its power in our lives.

Father James Hawker

(CCC 2359). Of course we are all called to of chastity (controlling our sexual desires) according to our vocation be it marriage, a single life or a celibate religious. This is not a message of hatred, but of love, since "homosexual activity prevents one's own fulfillment and happiness by acting contrary to the creative wisdom of God" (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons, 1986, no. 7.)

Father McCreesh says in the article "We cannot tell homosexuals that they do not belong to the church and are excluded and hated by God," but the church doesn't hate or exclude. If anyone said these things to a homosexual person, then they were misrepresenting the church. If so, indeed, this jubilee year is a great occasion to beg forgiveness for these misunderstandings and say that we welcome you, we love you, and together let us pray to God our Heavenly Father, for love, acceptance and the courage to fulfill His will. chastity" a life

Send your Letters to the Editor to Joann S. Keane, 1123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203 or e-mail

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Gay and Lesbian ministry and schools

We

are indeed called to "open wide the doors to Christ to anyone and everyone" as Jesuit Father

Gene McCreesh is quoted to say in the article "Gay and Lesbian ministry and the school system" (Feb. 25, 2000). No small part of loving our brothers and sisters is to educate and instruct them especially our youth.

Although the article did not distinguish, I pray that the teachers and members of the Diocesan Commission for Ministry to the Gay-Lesbian Community make clear to all that God loves the sinner, but not the sin. We are all sinners, and though Jesus embraces us anyway, he also says "Go [and^J from now on do not sin." (John 8:1 1) The article briefly quotes the Catechism by

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And there are more blessings to report concerning the events of that fateful day because we touch each other in so many ways. As Ruth explains, "I have so

One

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many

people to thank. Two people came from nowhere and did CPR on Ray until the ambulance

Giving

arrived, one a nurse, whose name I didn't get, the other a doctor from Fort Smith, Ark. His name is Dr. John

He was on vacation in New York and Mass and came to Ray's aid and did all he could to help him, but Ray was dead already.

"Then there was Father John Fraser, a priest Swicegood.

FATHER THOMAS

attending

J.

McSWEENEY Guest Columnist

assigned to the Cathedral,

and comforted

tal

who rushed

me with his heartfelt prayer. woman who was at the Mass,

"Loria Russo, a

"Such a beautiful death"

A

lot of

wonderful folks took the time to let me deeply affected they were by my recent

know how

column, "A Death in the Cathedral." Among them was one letter which I must share a handwritten "thank you" from Ruth Otto. She is the widow of

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Ray Otto, the man who died of a massive heart attack while attending a Mass I was celebrating at Saint Patrick's in New York City.

The column

described how a capacity crowd of worshippers at the Cathedral was suddenly drawn into Ray's death vigil. It was a holy day celebrating the Virgin Mary's unique role in our salvation, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It was as

powerful an experience of communal prayer and reflection as you can imagine.

Ruth explains that she received copies of my column from friends around the country: "You touched a lot of people. My husband was a wonderful man, and God certainly was very good to give him such a beautiful death."

Such a beautiful death. Those words tell you that this

woman

of extraordinary faith. In the midst of the alarm and anguish of that chaotic moment at St. Pat's, Ruth graciously blessed and inspired all of us with her assurance that Ray couldn't be in better hands or in a better place. is

a

have all the Rockettes sign the program from the show. Nicole framed it and sent it to me.

"Then there were all those people at Mass who were praying for me and Ray. It was very comforting. I was all alone, but I know God always gives

go on."

Indeed. Strength came through the kind help of complete strangers. Ruth Otto's letter of thanks confirms the meaning of an old Irish greeting I regularly use to welcome out-of-towners to Mass: "There are no strangers here at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Only friends who have not yet had the oppor-

And it is also true, Ruth, that all of us who unexpectedly came to know you have been equally strengthened. Your love for your wonderful Ray and your faith in God at a time of unspeakable sorrow gave witness to that joy no one can ever take away.

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a tiny bit of wheat (or rye, oats, barley and other grains) can, in many cases, be dangerous for those

who have

it.

Obviously, for them the Eucharist is but one of many daily challenges, but that one is a major spiritual concern for any Catholic, since bread must be made of wheat flour to be valid for celebration of the Eucharist.

Some efforts are under way to find a solution. possible alternative presently being worked on is spelt flour. Spelt ("triticum spelta") is a grain related to wheat, but digests differently from other

A

flours in that

doesn't stay in the digestive tract as this may eventually be a solution, if meets the conditions.

A group of Benedictine sisters in Missouri, who

long. it

bake are

it

For some

Communion

working with

hosts for hundreds of parishes, specialists to

ten or gluten-free wheaten flour.

produce

a

low-glu-

Your Endowment Will Enable

2.

quality,

may

Columnist

Some time ago you suggested that celiacs could receive Communion from the cup only. A friend asked her priest to do that and was told, "We will not serve wine in Communion

from now, parishioners and students will benefit from your prudent planning and generosity.

This enduring quality makes endowments the

gifts to your parish or the diocese certainly help us meet our financial obligations. But what happens when the donor dies? Or what if these cash gifts are not so readily available in lean years? Because of their enduring

Corner

of the Lord.

to believe they receive

Here are just three to consider: 1. Your Endowment Will Endure Diocesan Foundation endowments are like artesian wells; they never run dry. That is because our policies prohibit us from spending the principal. Only the income can be used to meet the purposes of the endowment.

For example, let's say you create an endowment to provide assistance to your parish or Catholic school. Once established, your endowment will generate financial grants every year to that entity. Even after you're gone, your endowment will live in perpetuity. A hundred years

Regular cash

Question

bread.

Others don't even seem

do

will

funds are growing in popularity as more and more donors discover the remarkable benefits they provide. Perhaps you have even thought of creating one of these funds yourself. Your endowment, should you establish one, will accomplish many things.

of The

Christophers.

Catholic paper about eucharistic bread. In some ways I feel sad that so much attention is given to the form of the

this parish. "

What your endowment Endowment

perfect tool to create a lasting legacy.

Father Thomas

Celiacs and reception of the Eucharist Q. I have read your two recent columns in our

As a person with celiac disease, who can eat nothing made of wheat, I realize people should be grateful just to receive Communion. It is apparent from our support group that celiacs are finally managing to get diagnosed. When there are enough of us, maybe some way will be foundfor us to be among those called to the supper

to

tunity to meet."

"Hail Mary,

Guest Columnist

sat

with me all day until my family came for me. When she learned that Ray and I had been to the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall, she arranged for her daughter, Nicole, who had a friend at Radio City to

you the strength

CINDY RICE

to the hospi-

Your endowment Church In a letter

on

this subject to the

American bish-

ops (June 19, 1995), Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, again affirmed that bread from which all gluten is removed is not valid for the Eucharist.

If enough gluten remains to permit the making of bread, however, such flour could be used for Com-

munion. Low-gluten hosts, containing only about percent of normal gluten, are available now.

1

A

lot of people are still

under the impression that unless one receives the host, one does not receive Communion. That is wrong.

It is Catholic doctrine, and always has been, that Jesus is no more or less present under the form of wine than of bread. I have heard even priests occasionally speak of ministering the "cup" with the precious blood, and then of ministering "Communion" with the host. Both are equally holy Communion, whether received separately or together.

Two

sources of information on what

Sisters

is

being

problem are the Benedictine of Clyde, Mo. at (800) 223-2772); and the this

Institut Voor Doven in the Netherlands, who supply Catholic distributors in the United States. The number for their host bakery is 011-31-735-588434.

will enable the Catholic

Western North Carolina

viable organization both

3.

to be a stronger,

now and

Your Endowment Will

in the future.

Inspire

When you

establish an endowment, you inyour Catholic community. That is, you deepen our financial foundation and lift us higher in the minds of fellow Catholics. Through your endowment, you say, 'This is an organization worthy of my resources. I expect the Church to

spire

be

return, however, to what I've said on this subject before. The most obvious solution is to receive Communion only under the form of wine.

I

done to deal with

more

in

fulfilling its

mission far into the future."

Your prudent and forward-looking

decision

encourages us and challenges us to honor your "investment." Inspiration spreads to your family as well. Your children and grandchildren have added reason to appreciate their Catholic heritage. The ongoing impact of your endowment reminds them of who they are. It lifts their own sights and inspires a benevolent spirit.

Your endowment will do more than endure, enable and inspire. Call me for information on ways you can establish an endowment in The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, at (704) 370-3320, or write to me at the Pastoral Center, 1123 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Cindy Rice the Diocese

is

director

of Charlotte.

of Planned Giving for

14 The Catholic News & Herald

March 31, 2000

the News

In

Rumor about nonexistent FCC petition circulating again

By MIKE KILLEEN News Service

captures people's imaginations," Sis-

Catholic

ST.

—

CLOUD, Minn. (CNS)

The rumor

"There

Madalyn Murray O'Hair,

a self-

proclaimed atheist, is asking the FCC to consider limiting or banning religious programming. The letters say that O'Hair has been granted a hearing to discuss that proposal.

FCC

In addition, the

has received

mail claiming that O'Hair

filed a for-

mal petition (RM-2493) calling for an end to religious programs on radio and television. which have also The rumors been reported in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Diocese of Belleville, 111., in recent weeks are untrue, according to a statement on

—

—

the

FCC Web In

fact,

since 1995

site

(www.fcc.gov).

O'Hair has been missing

—

— FCC Web

—

site

statement

"The fact that the FCC has been forced to set up a Web site to deal

—

prohibit radio and television stations

with

to

FCC inquire into operating practices of stations licensed to religious organizations. The

from presenting religious programs,"

them," Mercy Sister Mary Ann Walsh, associate director of commu-

Lansman-Milam petition was denied by the FCC on Aug. 1, 1975.

nications for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, said by phone

FCC

"There

is

no

federal

tion that gives the

the

Web

site

law or regula-

FCC the authority to

statement says. "Actually,

the Communications Act (the law that

FCC

and defines its authority) prohibits the FCC from censoring broadcast material and interfering with freedom in speech in broadcasting.

"The FCC cannot direct any broadcaster to present, or refrain

established the

from presenting, announcements or programs on religion, and the FCC cannot act as an arbitrator on the insights or accuracy of such material,"

the statement adds. "Broadcasters, not the FCC, nor any government agency, have the responsibility for selecting the programming that is aired

by their stations."

it

states

how

problematic

it is

has circulated periodically since 1975.

things, that the

"Since 1975 to the present time, the

has received and responded to mil-

from Washington.

She told the St. Cloud Visitor diocesan newspaper that her office has received calls from around the country regarding the rumor and refers people to the FCC's Web site.

lions of inquiries about these rumors,"

is the first time it has risen few years," Sister Mary Ann said. "It's out there now. All of the sudden, we've had a spate of calls."

Why does it happen? "They (the rumors) make it into the national folklore. I guess I don't know why it happens. I guess people believe it seems feasible, and it's something that would just send them over the edge. It

people are putting their efforts here, they're not putting them" in other important areas.

O'Hair and two of her adult children vanished from San Antonio in 1995. Last December, a federal grand jury indicted a Michigan man on charges of kidnapping O'Hair, resulting in her death. Her body has never been found, t

"This

up

in a

...

According to the statement, the rumor

the victim, authorities

believe, of foul play.

ter

presenting religious programs."

fictitious

fices,

Mary Ann said.

The petition quoted in the letters and e-mails RM-2493 was actually filed in December 1974 by Jeremy Lansman and Lorenzo Milam. They had asked, among other

no federal law or regulation that gives the FCC

the authority to prohibit radio and television stations from

that will not die about a

Federal Communications Commission proposal to limit or ban religious programming on television and radio is circulating again.

According to e-mails and letters sent to a few St. Cloud diocesan of-

is

the

FCCs

statement

said.

"Many

FCC

have been made by the

efforts

to advise

the public of their falsehood."

The rumor "wastes a lot of time," Mary Ann, adding that "if

said Sister

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The Catholic News & Herald

March 31, 2000

Living the Faith

Brevard parishioner inspired by Day's example Day brought Nash another that much beauty and

By DIANNE RIGGS

"Through Dorothy Day's

Correspondent

BREVARD who come

— There

are people

into others' lives

—

writings

printed page

who, by what they

soft-spoken Brevard homemaker, writer and social activist, found such a person in the late Dorothy Day, who has been voted by Catholic scholars as the most important Catholic lay person of

disinherited

Gospel.

is

the core of the

No human being who

has ever

a

the 20th century.

lived

on earth

is

less

— Connie Nash There she came to know and love the disinherited from the streets, breaking bread and delighting in their personal histories, sharing in their prob-

learned that

gifts. Taking her cue from Christ himself, she found no one

I

Christ's love for the disinherited is the core of the Gospel," said Nash. "No

human being who

has ever lived on earth is less than loved by God. "Christ came to love the poorest of the poor, the most voiceless, the most angry, the most evil. Christ came for the least

among

us."

Dorothy Day, a Catholic social reformer, was one of those persons whose life touched the Church in significant ways. Her tireless work

among

the poor, the laborers, the disenfranchised, as well as, in picket

demonstrations and the Catholic Worker newspaper, left an indelible mark on the Catholic understanding of works of mercy.

Day lived in community with the homeless at Hospitality House, which she and Peter Maurin had begun in the slums of New York and became the model for Catholic Worker houses across America, according to Nash.

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to be found in the hearts and of those who are shy or can't get out of their home, or whom others might pass by as inconsequential.

"Sometimes the most dear and compassionate are without the resources we think are essential," said

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that Christ's love for the

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Connie Nash,

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Connie Nash, a fairly recent convert to Catholicism, says she was influenced in part by Dorothy Day. She and her husband have chosen to embrace a lifestyle in solidarity with the poor.

were adopted.

"My

greatest joys have

come from

hicle for lay people to minister to the

way

sharing community with people, including our own children, of different races, ethnic backgrounds, social classes and countries," said Nash. Indeed, the Nash residence has housed many people with nowhere else to go.

Their dinner table has always been ready for the unexpected guest.

"Instead of staying within the protected church institutions, Day

poor

and Maurin embraced the suffering in the streets inspired by Christ himself," said Nash. "They provided a ve-

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unlovable.

Like Day, Nash and her physician husband have chosen to embrace a

—

following the lead of the Nash. "She was unafraid to do what she believed in, even if she was the only one doing it."

Following her mentor's lead,

history

in a

done American Catholicism

that had only been

historically in

through the religious orders."

Nash

attributes her fairly recent

conversion to the Catholic Church (she is a member at Sacred Heart parish in Brevard) in part to Day's influence.

"Dorothy Day,

like

me, had the

intuition that the best place for her to said Nash.

Day had an enormous

respect for

the Sacraments, hierarchy, basic doctrines and spiritual life of the Church.

for

black alcoholics in her town. She held day camps and motivational groups

and "Dorothy Day showed me that if you see a need and your heart is in it, just do it," Nash said. "You only need your heart and God and then go and do." for high-risk youth, both boys girls.

—

At present, Nash is hard at work seeking the abolition of the death penalty, through writings, demonstrations, friendships with victims' families and friendships with death row inmates and their families. She is also writing a novel corresponding to the above.

"One of the most glaring instances of the disinherited of our culture today is the growing prison population," said Nash. "We're hiding our mistakes, our problems ones we don't want to look at. We're executing the least salvageable, and we think by this, we can erase our

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She was also an avid reader of the Bible, said

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