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Inn

By PAUL FREDETTE

ASHEVILLE

— Neither

Jessica Gordon nor friend Shea members of the youth group at the Basilica of St. Lawrence, had actually visited Room At The Inn, but their excitement about the Walk-A-Thon for Life was obvious.

Drummond, both

teen-age

"It's a really great idea

women

—

it's

the only Catholic place for

whole state," said Jessica, who also participated in last year' s walk. For Shea, it was the first opportunity to show her support for "women who were making such an effort to carry on with their lives by making a home for their babies." This seemed reason enough for most of the 40 people who gathered on April 27 for the second annual "Two Mile Walk-AThon For Life." Diocesan wide, more than 250 people participated. Groups in Charlotte, Greensboro, High Point, and teens at the Diocesan Youth Conference in Clover, S.C., were among those who walked for life. Deacon Jos Vandermeer of St. Eugene Church led the small but bright-spirited group in prayer before starting the brisk 2.3 mile walk from the front door of St. Eugene Church in north Asheville to the back door of the Basilica of St. Lawrence. Several other fund-raising efforts, including the March of Dimes, had also pregnant

in the

scheduled walk-a-thons, so the traffic police of Asheville, including most of the morning.

the horse-mounted units, stayed busy

St. Photo by

PAUL FREDETTE

Maria Jacinta Wasilewski, one-year-old daughter of Rita Wasilevvski, was among participants in the April 27 Walk-For-Life.

Jessica's parents, Helen and Jack Gordon, are leaders of the Lawrence youth group and quite proud of the number of teens

who

turned out for the event despite conflicting schedules and St. Lawrence the sanctity of human life gets real emphasis as one of the first priorities of all Catholics,"

crowded commitments. "At says Helen,

s Amazing What Kids Can

"It'

who was

a coordinator of this year's walk-a-thon in

the Asheville area. "Since this gets continuous attention through

Do"

preaching, teaching, family programs and devotions, the youth participate in these events as a matter of course."

Leo School Academic Features Educational Olympics

St.

Since

Editor

WINSTON-SALEM

Maureen

the

most well-

"Moving building lends community to it."

attended event of the year," she noted.

—

The Olympics Leo School April 30. No, these games did not feature athletes

stopped

Hite, principal. "This

into the activities

Standing next to a Macintosh computer, fourth

at St.

who can run the

100-meter dash in less than 10 seconds or gracefully fly through the air while performing on the parallel bars. Instead, they

graders Michael Lee and George Wyatt explain

how they are learning to use the computer as a tool.

"We

this

word processing and data

"We

Emily Clapp added. Jack McAleer, who has three children at St. Leo, said the academic fair is a great family night. "It's wonderful to see all the good things the kids do," he said. "This is kind of their crowning moment

incorporates

all

the

Other subject

"It

helps with multiplication too."

"We get to learn math in a fun

show

way," classmate

areas highlighted at the fair included Religion,

Language Computer

Science teacher Marion Adams agreed. "The kids have worked hard on them (their projects) all year and now they get to show them off."

Arts, Physical Education/Health,

Skills, Math, Art, Social Studies, French and Music. "Everybody can be good at something, not -

just science," Fatale added.

—

All 294 students in the school from preschool through eighth grade took part in the

—

academic

fair.

was held

in the

For the first time ever, the event church activities building. It

used to take place

the

gymnasium,

said

1994,

Room At The

Inn,

women

and their children. Modeled largely on the pattern of

has a strong spiritual foundation. Family units are being drawn

One of

the most mothers to be accompanied by any of their other children up to the age of four. In this respect, it is unique in the states of North and South Carolina, says executive director Albert Hodges. The policy of Room At The Inn is to encourage women who

together and (people are) learning visible differences

life skills."

that the facility permits expectant

come for help to consider life affirming options including adoption.

for seven mothers and their children at any one time.

Next door, sixth grade math students are making for everyone to enjoy. "The

"This is non-competitive as opposed to a science fair," said Linda Fatale, the St. Leo teacher who coordinated the event. "This is It

May

Sara Monti.

day," Lee

chow mein cookies

work.

recipe helps us with fractions," explained student

new every

The theme of the fourth annual Academic Fair at St. Leo School, chosen in conjunction with the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, was "Academic Olympics: Champions in Learning."

strictly children's

doors

with schooling or job training to help see them through. It's not enough just to say, 'Don't have an abortion!'" Drawing from the prophet Jeremiah (29: 1 1 ), Hodges stresses the focus of their efforts is to provide women who come to them with "a future full of hope." Presently, they have "room at the inn"

learn something

added.

playing field can also be fun.

disciplines, not just science."

its

"We provide a long-term program," says Hodges, "for up to a year

bases," Wyatt said.

highlighted students excelling in the classroom,

showing how "hands-on" learning on

learn about

opening

Good Counsel Homes in New York and New Jersey, Room At The Inn is a concept that Gordon believes will make a real difference. "It

MIKE KROKOS

first

located in south central Charlotte, has already served the needs of

it."

Even though no one received a gold, silver or bronze medal for their efforts, Hite said the projects were first-rate. "The caliber of work gets better every year," she said. "It's amazing what the kids can do."

See

related photos

on page 3

This year, coordinators of the walk-a-thon estimate nearly $3,000 in pledges from St. Eugene Church and St. Lawrence Basilica alone. This represents a significant increase over last year. Hodges anticipates more than $20,000 will be raised throughout the diocese. Betty MacDonald, a walk-a-thon coordinator at St. Eugene Parish, believes that wider publicity would enhance their efforts. "Anyone we've approached has always been enthusiastic and generous. Although the actual number of walkers was small, the response of the parish in sponsorship and pledges has grown." Judging from the heart-winning smile of one-year-old Maria, daughter of Rita Wazilewski of St. Lawrence Basilica, who completed her second walk-a-thon with energy to spare (she was four weeks old the first time), this year' s Two Mile Walk-A-Thon For Life was not just successful, but vital in every way.

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Alumni Festival Draws —

A Crowd

Pastor joins the Jewish community

dition of excellence in edu-

attended ecumenical gatherings

—

assembled

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meet at their old alma mater. All that changed two weeks ago. to

observe

Yom Hashoah.

annual event commemorating the Holocaust, Rabbi Robert J. Ratner introduced the Honorable Russ Martin,

McGuinness High School Alumni Festival, a reunion for all alumni, was Saturday, April 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the school. More than 75 people, in-

Rick Eklund. Several alumni traveled from out of

Martin be present personally to read the proclamation designating

state to attend the reunion, including

April 14-21 as Days of Remembrance in

cluding alumni and former and current

Bill

Brant of Boulder, Co., Mary Ann Sarda Dyer, of Grandville, Mich, and Donna Healy Kilcullen of Neptune

order to stress "the importance of recognizing the Holocaust by everyone in our community." The observance, which included musical selections by Asheville High Madrigal Singers, a series of poetic readings, "Songs of Hope & Despair: Writings of the Holocaust" presented by Dr. Sheva Zucker of Duke University and a memorial candle lighting, began with an address by Father Frank Cancro, pastor of St. Eugene Church.

mayor of the

faculty and staff, attended.

Students were on hand to provide

some of the

tech-

the school. Af-

Beach, Fla. The reunion closed with a Mass

alumni were directed to the

celebrated by Father Kelleher. In his

soccer field where other events were

homily, Father Kelleher spoke of the

taking place. Cheerleaders provided bal-

value of precious memories, a topic that was undoubtedly on the minds of every-

nological equipment ter the tours,

loons and face-painting for children,

and class officers served lunch. Raffle were sold to benefit the alumni fund. Mary Ann Sarda Dyer, class of

one

won

1961,

first prize:

there.

For alumni who missed this great the Second Annual day, don't worry Alumni Festival is being planned for

tickets

—

a deluxe edition

of the BMHS Alumni Directory. Sean Eriksen, son of Dennis Eriksen of the class of 1971, won a signed and numbered pen and ink drawing of the school. Shawn Jacobsen, husband Wiggins of Karen Jacobsen of the class of 1988 won a BMHS T-

Antoine de

Words of our

the Meditations of our

citing a passage

St.

Exupery's

Little Prince, that

the "taming."

at-

from

classic,

The

described the work of

then developed the

theme of taming the language of hate and consequently the violent behavior that flows from such language. "Words need to be tamed before we can offer our spirits and our hearts for bonding and commitment to mutual care and concern," Father Cancro asserted Father Cancro located the genesis of hate language and a hate ethic in a threefold reality: anger, fear, and ignorance. He then suggested ways to .

tended the festival included: Father Joseph Kelleher, Sister Dennis Eileen, Sarah Kirby,

Michael

Father Cancro introduced his

Mouths and Minds," by

Former and current

who

city of Asheville.

wanted

remarks, entitled "The

next year.

shirt.

faculty and staff

said he

In light of

Browne,

plans are

the success of this year's alumni festival, the works to make it an annual event.

the Asheville area.

he said, "must be confronted by kindness; fear must be absorbed by the arms of safety and security; ignorance must be dispelled by living the truth." Rabbi Ratner considered Father

After welcoming everyone to this

Father Joseph Kellehertries his hand at face painting at the Bishop McGuinness alumni festival.

Bishop

tours that highlighted

the annual observance of

"tame" these social savageries. "Anger,"

was standing

room only at B eth Ha Tephila S y nagogue April 15 as more than 300 people

years they've never had a

first

By PAUL FREDETTE

ASHEVILLE

ticians, but in the past 10

The

Holocaust Memorial Day, an event considered one of the most well

Each year students from the school are graduated and sent on to the best colleges and universities. These same students have gone on to be teachers and lawyers, scientists and polication.

chance

1996

Eugene Pastor Addresses Asheville Synagogue

St.

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Bishop McGuinness High School has a long tra-

10,

Cancro' s remarks powerful and moving:

"He indicated a strong and clear direction about how we ought to behave by showing how hate thoughts lead to hate Both men acknowledge that this process of "taming the words of hate" has been a high-priced one that has often been paid for in blood and still actions."

demands personal

sacrifice today.

Father Cancro assesses the current status of Jewish-Christian relations in

community as a "growing one" that is nourished by events like this the Asheville

one.

The annual observance of Holocaust Memorial Day, which alternates each year between Beth Ha Tephila and nearby Beth Israel synagogue, is considered by several religious leaders to be one of the best attended ecumenical gatherings in the Asheville community. Father Cancro finds it significant that this Memorial Day event is gradually becoming less and less internal to the Jewish community. He estimated that nearly one-third of the congregation

was Catholic. Father Cancro concluded his

that evening

"God will show us how we, too, can be tamed ... so that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our minds ... welling up from hearts that are open, sincere and statement with the plea that

true,

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Pope John Paul II

Pope Says 'Hail' Mary Does Not Fully Convey Joy At Annunciation

VATICAN CITY text of

(CNS)

Pope John Paul

II' s

weekly general audience

C>|C:

Dear brothers and

—

Here is the Vatican remarks in English at his

May

sisters,

Continuing our catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, today we are considering her role as the new "daughter of Sion." The angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary at the annunciation is a call to rejoice and an invitation to the joy foretold by the Old Testament

Happy Mother's

The prophets present

prophets.

three reasons for this

God's saving presence among his people; the coming of the messianic king; and the abundance of grace that the Lord will freely lavish upon his people.

joy:

Day

Mary

accepts

God's plan for salvation. As the new "daughter of Sion" she represents the whole of humanity, called to the marriage banquet which celebrates God's covenant with his people. Through Mary's spousal response to the Holy Spirit, the joy of is I

realized.

am pleased to greet the English-speaking pilgrims

and visitors, in particular the group of Catholic lawyers from Duquesne University, and the pilgrimage of Sri Lankan migrant workers now living in Naples.

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no lack of hidden miseries, desperate situations and lives torn apart," the pope told the Raoul Follereau Association. Meeting April 27 with some 300 members of the association, founded 50 years ago to care for those with Hansen's disease, the pope praised the group for bringing "comfort in word, gestures, smiles, friendship and compassion" to all those rejected by society. Follereau, who died 20 years ago in Paris, sought not only to bring medical care to those with Hansen's

This threefold justification for rejoicing is fully realized

The Respect

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will ensure "the victory of life."

Guest Column

following events

Reverend Francis

Gignac, SJ.

May

14 7 p.m.

Ascension Thursday: An End And A Beginning

Confirmation St.Elizabeth

and Church of the

Epiphany Boone/Blowing Rock

What is the meaning of the ascension of Jesus that

Mass

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Our Lady of the Assumption

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celebrate

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The New Testament story of the ascension affirms that the risen Christ is with the Father in glory

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his presence

now through

and that

the life-giving

ascension and Holy Spirit are all facets of the one and the same complex that we call the paschal mystery. The resurrection itself inaugurates the Age of the Spirit. But early on the Church began to celebrate the conferral of the Holy Spirit on the feast of Pentecost, the Jewish harvest festival 50 days after Passover. By the fourth century, Christians were celebrating a distinct Feast of the Ascension 40 days after Easter to inaugurate a novena of prayer, fasting and preparation for the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Spirit. Resurrection, exaltation to glory,

the descent of the

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a parallel to the physical ascension of

oppression of the poor and for adopting the ways and gods of other nations.

he came to

When

die, the

story spread that

was swept up into heaven in a fiery chariot, commemorated by the spiritual, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." In the second chapter of the second book of Kings (2 Kings 2: 9-12) Elijah asks his chosen disciple, Elisha, what he could do for him before he is taken from him and Elisha asks his master for a share in his spirit. Elijah replies, "You have asked a hard thing. Yet, if you see me taken up from you, your wish will be granted; otherwise, not." Then he does see his master swept into heaven and takes up the mantle of Elijah, the symbol of his right to prophecy. The other prophets immediately say, "The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha." The New Testament story of the ascension of Jesus indicates that the Spirit of Christ came to rest upon the apostles and that they had the right to teach in his

name.

We are at an august time of the liturgical year. We lived through the events of

Holy Week and

tried to

way, some of our Lord' s sufferings in order to experience the power of his saving death. We celebrated his resurrection with great joy and gratitude, believing that as God raised him from the so will he also raise us. Now dead no more to die we are invited by the liturgy to prepare for the coming of the Spirit, the presence of God dwelling in our inner share, in a vicarious

—

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being.

coming

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week and every two weeks during June, July and

Jesus in the Old Testament story of the ascension of the

the degree that

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prophet Elijah. All sorts of legends grew up about this mysterious man who lived in the desert and then would appear suddenly in the luxurious court of Samaria and

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Father John Catoir

The Challenge Of Self-Mastery Are we

raising our children

and

teenagers in such a way as to insure their

The answer is yes, if we are not training them to develop their will power. The message is one unhappiness

in later life?

that youngsters don't like to hear:

Develop your will power early or you won 't have the spiritual muscles to cope with the problems that life will thrust upon you in the future. Don 't become a couch-potato with flabby muscles and a flaccid will. Do your chores and discipline yourself to study hard. Train

yourself to perform difficult tasks promptly and joyfully. I encourage you to pray now for the grace of a happy marriage. Try to go to Mass with a spirit of reverence no matter what your whims dictate. Public worship is a primary responsibility in life. God commanded that we keep holy the Sabbath. He wants His people to come to

Him as a family. Those who sleep-in

on Sundays are shirking an important responsibility. God's graces flow to those who try to be faithful. TV commercials are always encouraging us to indulge every whim. We are manipulated from morning to night to desire products and services. This becomes a habit. St. Augustine wrote, "a habit becomes conditioning and conditioning binds our responses hand and foot." Unwittingly, we can become chained to our whims

When

are not

happens we grow weaker in our courage and perseverance. careful.

Our

will

this

power becomes mushy

the

One of the most important things

connection

to remember is that even the strongest

between love

will has

and will power?

Romantic

unconsciously.

What

love

perseveres. True love

The

choice.

will says yes or no.

Love

always involves the cross whereas indulging one's whims always leads away from the cross. Many marriages have been ruined by infidelity without a thought to the long-term consequences.

want to impress upon our teenagers

takes to make virtue

that unless they think deeply about

Among other things good character

be like a ship without a rudder. Don't be one who is destined to live on the slippery slope of self-indulgence. Duty is always a tremendous challenge and those who are in the habit of getting their way all the time shirk their duty time and again.

lose the sheer grit

have mercy on me. Say this prayer in times of stress and you will persevere in your good intentions. Turn your life over to the Lord and trust Him to supply what is lacking in you. Ultimately our hope is in God's strength, not our own, but grace builds on nature and we must do our part. With God's grace,

is based on the will to bear discomfort. Performing one's duty in life requires determination and if our capacity for true love is to grow, we need a strong

will.

all

things are possible.

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Question Box Father John Dietzen

No Marriage Masses On All Souls Q: My niece was scheduled to be married in our parish church next Nov. 2. Now the priest says the marriage is canceled. Nov. 2 is the Feast ofAll Souls and there can be no marriage that day. My sister doesn 't want to ask, but I am askingfor her. After this couple planned the marriage and set the datefive months before the priest told her, what

the

problem? This places a serious hardship on them. They have reserved the hotel for the reception and were already making other arrangements. I know enough not to ask that things be changed, but why would this kind of rule be imposed on couples?

Some people claim to see ences of some

by the humanity and the cosmos we know. By every definition we have of him, the directions in which God might

probably one reason

sort to other in-

move in expressing his being, his truth,

for the confusion since so

telligences out-

are without limit.

dings are held

many wedon Saturday. However

side our earthly

be, according to the Catholic

human family. By far the more

including marriage Masses, were prohibited.

believe 1996

only the third year

biblical refer-

since then that this day has fallen on

Saturday, which

that

may

Church calendar, marriage Masses are not to be celebrated on Nov. 2, 1996. The rule will inevitably create difficulties for many couples and their pastors, since this prohibited date creeps up unawares and arrangements for reception halls, churches, photographers and so on must be finalized often more than a year in advance.

may

help to

know

common

however, is that God's which we are familiar in

belief,

revelation with

the Judeo-Christian tradition says noth-

ing about

one way or another.

the truth

creative, life-giving

nation of the

God

are certain. The power and imagi-

Just during the past 50 years, we have discovered that even our own universe is incomprehensibly more extensive and complex than anyone would have dreamed possible. Obviously, we are in no position to declare what God cannot do. When it comes to this question, the church doesn't even try.

revealed and pro-

claimed in that tradition is not exhausted

that this prohibition applies only to

A: I'm sorry for the burden placed on your niece. I know from my mail that lots of other priests are concerned and apologetic about this rule, of which they did not

too

know

or did not advert

to, until

Masses. Marriages without the celebration of the Eucharist are still permitted on All Souls Day.

Q: In an article on outer space, a recent magazine claims that the

late.

To answer your

Roman

about not having a marriage Mass on

Catholic Church regards any discussion ofalien life as heresy. I never heard

All Souls did not appear in the

that the church took this position. Is

question, the rule

first

(1970) revised missal after Vatican II. In 1975, however, because of its impor-

true?

tance in Christian history, All Souls was

of our faith that would preclude intelligent life somewhere else in creation.

added to those days when Ritual Masses,

A: There

nothing in any doctrine

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helping them.

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and Montego Bay, there were glamorous homes and resorts where tourists from all over the world went to rest by white sandy beaches. Joann Keane is right: the contrast is impressive. The picture of hungry children comes back to my mind every time I see the Jamaican advertisement on TV, or when I hear a friend talking with excitement about going to Jamaica for her

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May

10,

1996

Vocations Update Father Frank O'Rourke

Meet Seminarian Frank Seabo

native of Vineland, N.J., Frank attended

with the group.

"Knights of Co-

a lot in

Drexel University and earned an undergraduate degree in finance and later a master's degree in tax. Frank spent more than 15 years working for a manufacturer of law enforcement equipment,

my life and each

eventually becoming a national sales

to the priest-

time

manager for the company. In 1989 he was transferred to Raleigh, NC, and be-

hood happened

After his second day in the Diocese

knew he had made the right

of Charlotte, Frank Seabo

decision. "I've

moved

it's

a three

or four week ad-

justment,"

gan taking a hard look at his life. Frank was extremely successful, but

Frank said. "My second day here

Frank Seabo

was supposed

said he wasn't happy.

turn-on

people, not being successful in business

and knew this was the place I

and making a ton of money," he said. "My life at that time was serving myself and that' s an empty thing." A past Grand Knight of the Raleigh Knights of Columbus Council 2546, Frank said some of his happiest times were completing projects

to be."

Frank is currently in his first year of seminary at the Catholic University of

America

"My

was adjusted

for service to this diocese.

most difficult things was the amount of philosophy required in the

the

lumbus really helped focus

pre-theology curriculum. "Philosophy

—

my mind it was so hard because in business you're looking for the bottom line and in philosophy the point is the discussion and there reblew

me." Frank's call

no bottom line." Support from people in the diocese has helped Frank during his journey. Through cards, gifts and most of all, prayers, people have kept in touch with him. "I've gotten so many cards, prayer intentions and such. It's really the smallest things that make a difference and I can always feel the prayers," he said. Frank has learned what his placeally is

about five years ago while he was listening to a sermon by Father Gerald Lewis, Vicar General of the Diocese of Raleigh. "Father Lewis was talking about service, not vocations, and there must have been 150 people in that Cathedral. Still, I felt like he was talking directly to me and it about knocked me off my pew." His first year of seminary has been challenging, Frank said. Perhaps one of

ment for the summer will be.

Among his

plans are a stay in the diocese and to

begin studying Spanish. It is

sincere hope that

you

continue to support and encourage

will

of our seminarians. As Frank said, the little things really

do make a

all

difference.

Work Continues On Francis Addition

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in early April to build a

new

6,250 square foot addition to St. Francis of Assisi Church is progressing well, St. Francis pastor Father Richard McCue said. Besides the new building, the project will also include more parking spaces for the church.

More community and

than one hundred million activities last year.

families in local

dollars donated by

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communities -

million

fifty

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members

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and the victims

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"Our expansion project will provide classroom space for the Faith Formation program, a chapel for daily Mass and special liturgies, a meeting room, a new sacristy and more office, administrative and storage space," Father McCue said.

He also said that the new addition would relieve

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The conference theme was "Reach Out and Touch." Jesuit Father George

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Washington and chaplain

Correctional Facility in Lorton, VA., was the keynote speaker.

Father Quickley celebrated Mass The Kabaka Dancers and April 13. Drummers from Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte and members of the

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10 de

El lenguaje universal de la Resurreccion El dfa 26 de Pentecostes.

mayo es el Domingo de

los dfas; el lenguaje del respeto a los

Hechos

que vienen de paises distintos a los nuestros; el lenguaje del trabajo responsable; el lenguaje de la compasion para aquellos que tienen aiin menos que

lectura de los

de los Apostoles de ese dfa nos dice que que hasta de Jesus entonces habfan estado atemorizados recibieron los dones del Espfritu Santo y salieron a la calle y proclamaron la resurreccion de Jesus. Todos los presente, aunque venfan de distintas naciones, entendieron el mensaje.

—

los discfpulos

—

Nosotros tambien vivimos en ciudades donde hay gentes de diversos

veces podemos pensar que no nos entendemos, y hay tensiones entre nosotros. Pero tambien quiza conocemos casos de personas que, hablando distintos idiomas, se entendieron bien. ^Que es lo que les hace entenderse? Lo que ayuda a estas personas a entenderse es el lenguaje de la Resurreccion. La Resurreccion de Jesus es la manifestation de la victoria de Dios sobre el pecado y la muerte, sobre todo lo que nos separa: la falta de amor y el egofsmo entre las personas, la pafses y lenguas.

injusticia, la discrimination.

El Espfritu Santo viene a traer los

dones que nos permiten hablar

nosotros; el lenguaje del respeto y la paciencia hacia nuestros ancianos.

Todo esto habla de la fuerza de la Resurreccion de Jesus, porque es lo que nos une como hijos de Dios salvados por Jesus. Es la expresion de la venida del Espfritu de Dios a nuestros corazones. No importa de donde vengamos, todos comprendemos este

poco de ayer y de hoy Por

MARIELA PEREZ

Por todos es conocida la crisis economica polftica y social por la que esta pasando la mayor de las Antillas: Cuba; pero muchos desconocen el crecimiento popular y espiritual de la Iglesia cubana en los ultimos anos.

Con

el triunfo

revolucionario de

1959, Fidel Castro "se proclamo Dios"

y clausuro muchos templos, echo del pais a gran parte de los sacerdotes, religiosos y religiosas, cerro los colegios

diversidad de dones. Esto quiere decir

que quiza no todos podamos hacer las mismas cosas, pero que todos podemos

mientras estaba en launiversidad, conocf

Las lecturas tambien dicen que hay

En una

Reflexiona:

—

iQue cualidades, o habilidades tengo yo que puedo contribuir a la comunidad? ^.Corno identifico y celebro los dones de los demas? ^Sonrfo y saludo con frecuencia? ^En que tono hablo a mi conyuge y a mis

—

hijos?

— iQue pienso de

las

personas de

lenguaje de la Resurreccion: es un

lenguaje de perdon de ofensas pasadas;

cultura?

un lenguaje de animo para nuestros compaheros, conyuges e hijos; el

Claretiana "Nuestra Parroquia"

no son de mi misma

barrio que

(Reimpreso de

publication con ,

permiso)

investigation que realice,

hombre que estuvo bien cercano a

a un

ofrecer algo.

lenguaje del saludo y la sonrisa para los que nos encontramos en el camino todos

Cuba y la Iglesia: Un

y todos sus derivados pertenecientes a la Iglesia. En fin, creo tal represion que muchos de los que iban a la Iglesia terminaron en la carcel o los despidieron de sus trabajos o escuelas.

lenguaje.

Fidel durante la guerra y los primeros anos de la revolution. El me conto que a el lo enviaban junto con otros

hombres

a las escuelas y le decfan a los nihos que pidieran caramelos y dulces a papa Dios.

no llegaban. Entonces les decfan que se los pidieran a papa Fidel, y seguido a estas palabras les daban bolsas llenas de caramelos y dulces en nombre de Fidel. Esta es una de las muchas estrategias utilizadas por el gobierno para apartar a un pueblo creyente del camino de DIOS. Este hombre del que hablo, al darse cuenta de la

los dulces

falsedad del gobierno, renuncio a

con una deception muy fuerte, sombras de su casa. Aun recuerdo con tristeza como eran

todo

se retiro a vivir a las

Dia de Este domingo, 12 de mayo, se celebra el "Dfa de las Madres" y no podemos dejar pasar ese dfa, sin decir

algo acerca del ser

mas

querido: la

madre. La persona mas importante de nuestra vida es nuestra madre. Ella es quien nos inicia en este mundo, la que nos prepara, en todo sentido, para la vida y este dfa es el momento oportuno para manifestarle nuestro amor y nuestro mas profundo agradecimiento. Gracias, mama porque me aceptaste

como un don de Dios y

las

Madres

que mece la cuna es la que gobierna al mundo". El Evangelio nos habla de dar la vida por el otro, pero se nos dificulta comprender eso. Sin embargo, en muchas circunstancias la madre hace de eso una vivencia y una realidad.

cualquier

momento

ella esta

dispuesta a dar su vida por su hijo. interesa la vida

No le

su hijo esta en peligro.

se le puede oponer a una madre cuando quiere salvar a su hijo? Nada, porque aun de las garras de la muerte

iQu€

defendiste mi vida contra todo

logra arrebatarlo.

contratiempo.

[Mama! (Mama! Es la palabra magica para nuestro problema,

Gracias,

mama, porque en muchas

ocasiones venciste la tentacion de rechazarme. En cambio, me abriste tus

especialmente

brazos con ese amor maternal que todo

Hoy que la vida moderna quiere devaluar esta imagen tan sublime de la madre, es el momento para entronizar

cambia y todo lo puede. Con mucharazon sedice: "lamano

principio y al final de

nuestra vida.

mayo de 1996

en cada corazon materno a Maria, la Madre perfecta, en la que toda mujer encuentra comprension y apoyo. La Virgen Maria, que conoce todos los problemas de una madre, sabra comprenderte, especialmente si has perdido el sentido del valor de la vida humana y te has equivocado en la busqueda del autentico amor. Ella, la llena de gracia, tiene la respuesta adecuada, la solution para esa angustia

o ese paso decisivo que debes dar. Animo mamas! Santa Monica, con el auxilio de Dios y de Maria Santfsima, cambio a su hijo Agustfn de pecador a santo. Y ustedes, ^que hacen por sus hijos? jFeliz Dia de las Madres! i

marginados en creyentes;

las escuelas los nihos

como los maestros ensenaban

que los que crefan en Dios eran inferiores e ignorantes. Las burlas y bromas que sufrian estos eran dolorosas.

Muchos creyentes abandonaron el muchos abandonaron a Dios y a su Iglesia. Un grupo mfnimo resistio las pais,

y detenciones. Estos aceptaron ser lo mas "bajo" de la sociedad, solo por seguir al Senor y sus mandamientos.

burlas, ataques

En los ultimos anos, como una fuerte bendicion de Dios, la Iglesia cubana ha tenido un auge increfble. Los templos se llenan cada vez mas de personas que buscan a Dios. No son suficientes los asientos para acomodar a los muchos que van a Misa. Las personas que asisten al catecismo es cada dfa mayor y las vocaciones sacerdotales y religiosas crecen a diario. Es fascinante ver como los jovenes desean seguir a Jesus de cerca.

Despues de muchos anos, ahora a tener cardenal, cosa que lleno de gozo, no solo a los creyentes,

Cuba vuelve

sino a toda la poblacion.

Con tal auge, la Iglesia ha tenido que organizarse muy bien con catequesis especiales para ninos, jovenes y adultos que no conocen nada de religion. El movimiento de renovation espiritual esta jugando un papel serio e importante en toda la isla. Se han preparado muchos seminarios en favor de la familia y en contra del aborto, pues la poblacion ha visto esto durante 37 anos como algo puramente normal y no como en realidad es: un asesinato. Es realmente diffcil ensenar a una poblacion que ha sido desvirtuada por tantos anos. Es duro hablarle de Dios a un padre que no tiene nada de comer para darle a sus hijos o que no encuentra medicinas para poder salvarlos. Es realmente doloroso ver como una madre se entrega a la prostitution para mantener a la familia pues ha buscado trabajo decente varias veces y no lo ha encontrado.

Pero el animo y el deseo de trabajar con estas personas que han perdido toda esperanza, con un pueblo sufrido, esta vivo en la Iglesia cubana que ha tornado como mision salvar vidas vacfas y sin sentido: falta de Dios. Mariela Perez llego de Cuba hace un ano en donde estuvo trabajando para el arzobispado de La Habana con la "Pastoral de Jovenes Trabajadores", con las vocaciones y con Cdritas. Actualmente participa con la comunidad de Kernesville en la Iglesia de Holy Cross.

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10 de

mayo de 1996

Mensaje del Padre:

Domingo de Pentecostes CM.

Vicente H. Finnerty,

Marta Medina y Gladys Torres, esposas de los diaconos Carlos Medina y Rafael Torres, durante el retiro que se preparo para ellas y sus esposos.

proximo 26 de mayo

es el

Domingo de

Pentecostes y en el evangelio de ese di'a Juan nos

como

relata

Jesus llega a los

apostoles transformando a

hombres temerosos en hombres llenos de su Espfritu,

preparandolos asf para la mision. Jesus empieza recordandoles

Retiro para diaconos

que el es un hombre pobre, que el no ha venido para hacer lo que quiere sino que fue enviado por el Padre. Jesus no posee nada, ni la mision es suya. Toda su vida esta en funcion de lo que pide el

y sus esposas El pasado 20 de

diaconos hispanos de

Medina y Edwin Rodriguez, junto con sus esposas, Gladys, Marta y Carmen tuvieron un dfa de retiro dirigido por el Padre Vicente Finnerty, CM. y con la participation del seminarista, Juan Polanco. El dfa fue muy positivo y todos se sintieron renovados en el Espfritu del Senor. Al terminar el dfa se disfruto de una rica comida preparada por las esposas y todos pasaron tiempo descansando y conviviendo.

su temor, los

apostoles tambien reconocen su pobreza, que sin Jesus, sin el Espfritu de Dios no son capaces de vivir la mision de anunciar la presencia viva de Jesus a todos los hombres

y mujeres.

abril, los

Charlotte, Rafael Torres, Carlos

Padre.

recibir el Espfritu del

Padre que envfa, del Cristo Resucitado, todo temor y debilidad queda vencido. Llegan los

dones del Espiritu

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

la paz, la

alegria.

comunicar

vida

Los diaconos Edwin Rodriguez y Rafael Torres en un descanso durante el retiro para los diaconos hispanos de Charlotte y sus esposas.

del Espiritu a los

apostoles, los capacita

para continuar su mision, la mision que el habfa recibido de su Padre.

Y esa mision es comunicar

demas, ese Espfritu que da vida, que purifica, que perdona, que

la vida del Espfritu a los

Galardon honra a sobreviviente de tiroteo de 13 anos de edad LOS ANGELES (CNS)

ilumina.

Hermanos y hermanas, Senor por invitarnos a compartir en su mision. Pidamos que nos de la vida de su Espfritu para dar un testimonio de vida, de paz, de alegria, de perdon. Pidamos que ese Espfritu elimine todo temor y debilidad en nuestras vidas y que nos purifique para ser seguidores, imitadores y continuadores de la Resurrection de Jesus en nuestro mundo hoy dfa.

demosle gracias

Bautista,

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Richard

que sobrevivio una agresion a

en movimiento en una super-

carretera hace seis meses, mientras

Hospital Infantil de Miller en

regresaba a su casa desde un juego de

Long Beach dos veces por

tiros

los

Dodgers de Los Angeles,

es el

sus padres y

Bautista, de 13 anos de edad, es el

primer adolescente y la septima persona

en ser distinguido con

galardon, que

en los valores del Evangelio. Le serfa

Pero aun cuando no lo haga,

las iniciativas

basadas en

presentado en la septima Cena de los

sus experiencias le han

19 de

ensenado que "soy especial y

en Beverly

que todos son especiales, cada

Hills. al tiroteo

Roger M. Mahony, de

galardon.

pesar de la tragedia, el

vive los principios del Evangelio. Su

fe,

uno a su modo El 5 de

reconocio se entrego y fue

anos de edad, parte, Bautista se siente bien al

periodico arquidiocesano de Los

el "no esta seguro" de lo que su ejemplo signifique para otros".

Angeles, que

las

presuntamente ser el autor del

personas". Por su

abril,

anunciaron que Leo Javier

Burgos tiroteo,

recibirel galardon, perodijoa'The Tidings",

singular".

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semana para

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abril,

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arrestado.

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cual se hizo el disparo, fue

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de The Tidings

Los cardenales estadounidenses han seleccionado a Richard Bautista, de 1 3 anos de edad, vi'ctima de un tiroteo en una carretera de Los Angeles, para recibir el Galardon de Aliento de los Cardenales Estadounidenses. El galardon reconoce las iniciativas basadas en la fe en los valores del Evangelio.

10 de

Suplemento de The Catholic News and Herald

mayo de 1996

Celebracion de la Pascua en

St.

Obispo de EE.UU.

Mary's

manifiesta gozo por medidas

de paz en Guatemala

GREENSBORO —El pasado 7 de abril,

WASHINGTON

Pascua de Resurreccion, la comunidad de St. Mary' s en Greensboro se reunio para celebrar ese dia con un picnic, juegos para los ninos y la Eucaristfa. A pesar de que hacfa un poco de frio, todos disfrutaron la oportunidad de compartir la comida, la risa, la vida y la fe. El dia termino con la celebracion de la Eucaristfa. El grupo «Mariachi Mexico 2000» toco la miisica para la Misa como hacen un domingo al mes. Las fotos relatan la actividad del dia. fiesta

(CNS)

—

presidente de la conferencia episcopal

estadounidense manifesto su alegrfa en una carta a su colega de Guatemala por

de que la guerra civil de 35 anos de duration en Guatemala pueda estar llegando a su fin. "La noticia de que la Union Nacional las senales

Revolucionaria de Guatemala ha anunciado un alto al fuego incondicional y de que el gobierno ha respondido con su propia promesa de poner fin a la action militar contra los guerrilleros,

que hemos ansiado que ha durado varios decenios en Guatemala", dijo Monsenor Anthony M. Pilla, Obispo de Cleveland, en una carta a Monsenor Jorge Mario Avila del Aguila, Obispo de Jalapa, Guatemala. trae

Arriba:

Algunos de los miembros de la

comunidad de

Mary's disfrutando que se sirvieron picnic con motivo de la St.

los deliciosos platos

durante

celebracion de

fiesta

gozo a todos

los

final para el conflicto

Monsenor Pilla es el presidente de Conferencia Nacional de Obispos Catolicos de los Estados Unidos, y Monsenor Avila preside la conferencia

Resurreccion del Senor

episcopal guatemalteca.

carta fue enviada el lunes de

Resurreccion, 8 de abril, "mientras usted

grupo "Mariachi Mexico 2000" que amenizb Misa una vez al mes.

Arriba: El la

escondidos. Este fue

y toda la Iglesia de Guatemala celebran por primera vez en mas de tres decenios una Pascua de Resurreccion en la cual la obscuridad de la guerra esta disipandose por fin", observo Monsenor Pilla. Una copia de la carta se publico en Washington el 15 de abril. El dijo que los estadounidenses y otras personas en el mundo conocen "el ansia de su pueblo por la paz con justicia y dignidad para todos, y el sufrimiento de tantas personas durante estos 35 anos de insurgencia y represion". "La memoria de los incontables martires de Guatemala ... quedara como un si'mbolo siempre presente del valor y la constancia del pueblo guatemalteco, especialmente de los pueblos indfgenas

uno de

del interior", dijo

Misa. Este grupo toca en

Abajo: Abel y Juana Juarez hacen la presentacion a Dios de su recien nacida durante la Eucaristfa.

izquierda:

Los nihos buscando los huevos

los

Monsenor Pilla. "Que

tantos

juegos que se organizaron para

florecimiento cristiano en vuestra tierra".

sangre de sus martires se convierta en

verdad en

la semilla

de un nuevo

El hizo notar que los martires de Guatemala incluyen a varios sacerdotes y monjas de los Estados Unidos.

celebrar el dia de la

Pascua.

Paz en el barrio: Sacerdote ayuda a los jovenes a que funcione SAN MARTIN, El

— A pesar de

Salvador (CNS)

su juventud, El Pequeno,

de 15 anos de edad, y El Lloron, de 19, son combatientes callejeros endurecidos y dirigentes locales de las dos pandillas mas temidas en El Salvador.

Como

el resto

del pais, las

pandillas rivales que ellos dirigen,

conocidas por "Mara Salvatruca" y "Mara 18" libran batallas periodicas y frecuentes acerca de sus territorios,

—

sembrando el terror en la poblacion local. Solo unos dfas despues que el gobierno aprobo de prisa una nueva legislation contra la delincuencia, "El Pequeno" y "El Lloron" decidieron cesar en sus actividades.

"Demasiados jovenes han muerto; no vale la pena", dijo "El Lloron", el larguirucho y de cabello obscuro dirigente de la "Mara Salvatruca".

"No

estabamos llegando a ninguna parte; el matarnos unos a otros no importaba nada", agrego "El Pequeno", el delgado dirigente de la "Mara 18". La fuerza impulsora detras de la tregua es el Padre Andres Alvarenga, parroco de San Martin, una ciudad de 55,000 habitantes situada a 10 millas al nordeste de la capital. Junto con un grupo de misioneros laicos, el Padre Alvarenga paso mas de un ano tratando de acercarse a los miembros de las diversas pandillas que

funcionan en San Martin. El dijo que

mayona

de los miembros habfan derivado hacia las pandillas debido a la ruptura de sus hogares.

Aunque

sacerdote vivio cerca de

los combates durante la guerra civil de El Salvador, el dijo que se sintio "eXtremadamente nervioso" la primera vez que puso a las pandillas rivales cara a cara en su pequeno salon parroquial. "Ellos sentaron mirandose se

mutuamente, ambos lados armados listos

para combatir", dijo

...

el.

Para romper el hielo, el Padre Alvarenga pregunto quienes habian sido bautizados. Cada uno de ellos levanto una mano, dijo el. Eso le dio a el "la

apertura para hablar sobre Cristo, el

amor mutuo y

asi

por

el estilo", dijo el,

sonriendo.

Durante

Semana

Santa, los dos

lados se reunieron otra vez bajo los auspicios del Padre Alvarenga, quien

hablo sobre las ensenanzas de Cristo. despues, los dos jovenes dirigentes firmaron un pacto en nombre de sus 120 seguidores, llevando una paz les

Una semana

fragil a las

vecindades que ellos

consideran ser sus "territorios". "Fue un verdadero milagro", dijo el Padre Alvarenga. "Hay mucho odio entre las pandillas ... Algo llego al interior de sus corazones; Dios les dio fuerza".

4 Suplemento de The Catholic

News and

Encuentro

Herald

10 de

mayo de 1996

Padre Conall McHugh celebra 40 anos de sacerdote

subregional

Por

MONICA MALDONADO

WINSTON-SALEM — Para celebrar los 40 anos de sacerdocio del Padre Conall McHugh, parroco de la iglesia Nuestra Merced de Winston-Salem, un grupo de treinta feligreses hispanos de diferentes nacionalidades, se dio cita el la sucursal del restaurante "Mi Pueblo" en Clemmons, donde festejaron al carismatico y querido

La Oficina Regional del Sureste el Ministerio Hispano esta

Senora de

para

sabado 17 de febrero en

convocando a los directores diocesanos, a los miembros de los Consejos o

sacerdote.

Comites Pastorales, a los coordinadores de comunidades o ministerios al

con vivas y cantos que fueron acompanados por las guitarras del coro, que se hicieron presentes esa noche. El grupo estuvo compuesto por personas que de una u otra manera trabajan voluntariamente en diferentes actividades

Encuentro Subregional que se llevara a

cabo en

En este evento el grupo multicultural disfruto de los platos y musica mexicana y compartio la alegria con el Padre Conall

y ministerios establecidos en esa comunidad desde hace

Centro Catolico Hispano de

Winston-Salem. Tambien se encontraban

mayo de

presentes el Padre Edgar Holden y el

Charlotte el proximo 18 de

1996, de 9 de la mafiana a 5 de la tarde.

Diacono Pedro Herran.

El tema a tratar este ano, y que surgio como prioridad en el VIII

realizado por tres senoras

Encuentro Regional del Sureste, es

comite de actividades sociales.

La organization de

mas de

18 meses, cuando se iniciaron las Misas en espanol en

este acto fue

miembros

del

pastoral familiar.

Los estados participantes en

este

encuentro seran Georgia, North Carolina y South Carolina.

Los objetivos de

los

Encuentros

Subregionales son:

•

Clarificar y reenfocar nuestras

metas pastorales.

Algunos de

los

comensales que asistieron a del Padre McHugh.

celebration de los cuarenta anos

como sacerdote •

eclesial

Profundizar nuestra sintoma

con

region y la nation.

Funcionario eclesiastico Padre McHugh con un sombrero decharro mexicano disfrutando de su homenaje. El

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Nueva Jersey. En el almuerzo, Monsenor Octavio

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Cisneros, sacerdote de la Diocesis de Brooklyn nacido en Cuba, que es el vice-postulador de la causa del Padre Varela, dijo al CNS que todos los materiales necesarios estarian listos para ser presentados en Roma el 1 5 de agosto proximo. La beatification seria posible el ano que viene, dijo el. El Padre Varela nacio en Cuba en 1788, pero trabajo en la Arquidiocesis de Nueva York. Su ministerio lo llevo a las parroquias de Brooklyn, y era el Vicario General de la Arquidiocesis de varios Nueva York al morir en 1 853 meses antes de que se creara la Diocesis de Brooklyn.

—

May

10,

The Catholic News

1996

eriainme nt Entert

& Herald

NEW YORK (CNS) — Following are capsule reviews the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting ofmovies on the Vatican 's list of top films of the century. The list ofmovies deemed to have special artistic and religious merit was released lastfall by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications to help mark the 100th anniversary of cinema. It includes 15 movies in each of three categories: religion, values and art. Most are available on videocassette.

from

Mulholland Falls

Vsd GOS

Surface Features Are No For Substance A young woman's murder takes on

Director Lee Tamahori gets the richly

increasingly sinister undertones for a

atmospheric period look of the film right, surely thanks to the collaboration of brilliant cinematographer Haskell Wexler and peerless production designer Richard

homicide

detective

hiding

his

relationship to the victim in "Mulholland

(MGM/UA). The era in sun-drenched Los Angeles is the 1950s, when an elite

Falls"

group of detectives, dubbed "the hat squad" for their sartorial elegance, actually existed.

This gang of four with an official

OK to take the law into their own hands is

headed by laconic

Max Hoover (Nick

Nolte) in this fictional melodrama. With

(Chazz Palminteri, Chris Penn and Michael Madsen), they are keeping organized crime from taking hold in L.A. by such unorthodox tactics as hauling a visiting Chicago mobster out of a nightclub and kicking him down the steep cliffside of the movie's title. But solving crimes becomes personal for Max when the broken body his beefy partners

of a beautiful young woman (Jennifer Connelly) is discovered in the middle of

nowhere. Her name was Allison, and Max had an affair with her before deciding he didn't want to lose his sultry wife, Katherine (Melanie Griffith).

Max anonymously receives a home movie starring Allison in compromising positions with an older man (John Malkovich), who turns out to be Gen. Timms, head of the Atomic Energy Commission. In attempting to interview him at a

Sylbert.

But these are surface features, and 1 974 film it so wants to emulate "Chinatown" a crackling good screenplay is nowhere in evidence. The characters are not fully fleshed out (two of the four hat squadders are indistinguishable from each other), the government corruption aspect is patently derivative of "Chinatown" and neither Max' s involvement with wife or mistress convincingly comes to life on screen. unlike the

—

As Max slowly puts the pieces of the

from a large cast of well- known names, they aren't well used except for occasional pithy, hard-boiled exchanges characteristic of tough guys.

Looking beyond its

moody music

slick visuals

score, the vigilante

doesn't really

come

and

drama

to grips with

its

tense

The U.S. Catholic Conference adolescents.

—

is A-II adults and Not rated by the Motion

"La Strada" (1956) Two-bit circus strongman (Anthony Quinn) adds a simple-minded peasant (Giulietta Masina) to his act, treating her badly until a tragic encounter with a bantering acrobat (Richard Basehart)

who

help her. Italian director

tries to

souls on the backroads of life has its emotional center in Miss Masina's Chaplinesque performance as the poor waif struggling to keep her spirit from being crushed by the brute she serves. Subtitles. Some stylized violence and

encounter several times.

"Mulholland Falls" falls

for substance.

brutalizing conditions of

bedroom scenes with

nudity,

life.

The U.S. Catholic Conference classification

Because of recurring brutal violence, several

rated

A-III

— adults. Not

A-IV

—

its

superb use of film technique

intriguing story of a

nothing, acquired

Motion

the

Picture

man who fame and

fortune but died without the love he sought. Marital infidelity.

The

U.S. Catholic Conference is A-II adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

—

"Little Women" (1933) Lovingly sentimental but firmly crafted adaptation of Louisa May Alcott' s story of four New England girls cared for by their mother while their father is soldiering in the Civil War. Director George Cukor depicts the joys and woes of the loving March family household with warmth and sincerity, put over by a remarkable cast headed by

Katherine Hepburn as serious-minded Joan Bennett as vain Amy, Frances Dee as prosaic Meg, Jean Parker as

Jo,

waifish Beth and Spring Byington as the girls'

beloved Marmee. Prime family

fare.

The U.S. Catholic Conference general classification is A-I patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

—

Association of America.

frequent profanity and minimal rough classification is

both for

classification

situations.

s more and violent episodes, replaying the home movie's sexual

lurid aspects

language, the U.S. Catholic Conference

he discovers why Allison was murdered, even if it puts at risk his life, his wife and his badge.

humor and

Federico Fellini's somber picture of lost

to reiterate that the quartet steer far

Timms. But, of course,

ribald

moral questions. Tamahori seems more interested in dramatizing the story

on the man's contradictory by discovering the meaning of his dying word, "Rosebud." Also produced and directed by Welles, the movie is a landmark in American cinema, notable life

came from

Some

newspaper

fresh insight

of the aristocratic ideal of chivalry and its replacement by mass armies of commoners with no desire for war. Subtitles.

Kane" (1941)

a Hearst-like

tycoon (Orson Welles) dies, a reporter (William Alland) interviews his former associates (notably Joseph Cotten and Everett Sloane) and wives (Ruth Warrick and Dorothy Comingore) seeking some

and

good performances

down time and again in substituting style

rest until

neatly

detail,

"Citizen

When

supporting a theme dealing with the end

Picture Association of America.

In fact, despite

his indiscretion,

won't

rich in narrative

happened.

A-bomb

astray of patriot

human

classification

colleague, Col. Fitzgerald (Treat Williams) strongly suggests the hat squad never darken their door again. The other Hoover, as in head of the FBI, also calls Max's boss (Bruce Dern)

Max

camp

incident and

less compelling why Allison was murdered and predictable as to how it

desert military base conducting secret

Timms'

in the

life

crime puzzle together, it actually becomes

Although bad guys get their comeuppance and Max pays dearly for

experiments,

"Grand Illusion" (1937) Shot down during World War I, a French aristocrat (Pierre Fresnay) is treated as a brother officer by the German aristocrat (Erich von Stroheim) commanding the prisoner-of-war camp, then makes use of his special status to distract attention while two fellow prisoners (Jean Gabin and Dalio) make good their escape to Switzerland. Directed by Jean Renoir, the picture of

Newman The Newman

adults, with

Singers To Perform

Singers, a nationally-known liturgical

and concert group from the University of Iowa Catholic Student Center, will perform at two parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte in May. The Newman Singers is a ministry of young adults

reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R

—

restricted.

dedicated to witnessing the gospel through music. They travel throughout the U.S. presenting workshops, con-

and liturgies for churches, schools, conventions and conferences. The group was founded and is directed by Joe Mattingly, who composes and arranges their contemporary musical repertoire. certs

Saturday,

May

18, the singers

6 Mint 19, the group will

will provide musical leadership at the

p.m. liturgy

at St.

Luke Church

Hill. On Sunday, May remain for the 9 and 1 1 a.m. and will present a free concert

liturgies at 5

p.m.

The Newman Singers will be ministers St.

of music

some

material

may be

—

inappropriate for children under 13.

5:30 p.m. liturgy in

Asheville on Sat-

May 25. On Sunday, May 26 a youth concert followed by a pizza social will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2. For information about any of these events, contact Janet Hart at (704) 25 1 -55 1 3 or St. Eugene Church at (704) 254-5193. urday,

CNS photo from Miramax Director Matt Reeves (center) talks with David Schwimmer (right) on the set of "The Pallbearer." The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III —adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-1 3 parents are strongly cautioned that

at the

Eugene Church

The Catholic News

& Herald

May

10,

1996

Pope John Paul IPs Message For World Communications Day

Belmont Abbey

The Media: Modern Forum For Promoting The Role Of Women In Society

Commencement This Weekend BELMONT — The Belmont Abbey College 1 1 8th commencement exercises are Sunday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m. on the Abbey church piazza and lawn. A total of 205 undergraduate and graduate students

VATICAN CITY (CNS) Here is the Vatican text ofPope John Paul II's messagefor World Communications Day, celebrated in most dioceses May 19. The message, on the theme "The Media: Modern Forum for Promoting the Role of Women in Society, " was released Jan. 24.

This

Media: Modern Forum Promoting the Role of Women

with

society's future. In every area, "a greater

regard to

Master of arts degrees in middle grades education will be presented to 44

for

presence of women in society will prove

most valuable, for it will help to manifest

programs and pub-

practicing educators.

Society," recognizes that the communications media play a crucial role not only in promoting justice and equality for

women

but in fostering

appreciation for their specific feminine

which elsewhere "genius" of women

gifts,

have called the (cf. "Mulieris

lications

which

Jr.

insult the

commencement address and

dignity of

honorary doctor of laws degree. Honorary

sought to advance a dialogue, especially

be a

woman

our time

No.

(cf.

1). I

some of "the obstacles so many parts of the world still

also pointed out

which in keep women from being fully integrated into social, political and economic life" (No. 4). This is a dialogue which people in the communications media can, indeed have an obligation to, foster and support. People in the media often become

he "civilization of love" consists, most particularly, in a radical affirmation of the

and of the value of love. Women are especially qualified and privileged in both of these areas. Regarding life, although not alone value of

life

responsible for affirming

its

intrinsic

women

enjoy a unique capacity for doing so because of their intimate connection with the mystery of life's transmission. Regarding love, women can bring to every aspect of life, including value,

exercise a powerful influence in determining whether society fully recognizes and appreciates not only the rights but also the special gifts of

women.

advocates, and

commendably

so,

voiceless and the marginalized. in a

of the

They are

women or debase

Moreover, women can and should prepare themselves for positions of responsibility and creativity in the media, not in conflict with or imitation of masculine roles but by impressing their own "genius" on their work and professional activity. their role in society.

which

the poor, the sick, the illiterate, the young,

consists in objectivity of judgment,

the old, the handicapped.

tempered by the capacity to understand

women

demands of

in depth the

interpersonal

relationships.

The

communications

media,

including the press, the cinema, radio

and television, the music industry and computer networks, represent the modern forum where information is received and

God had done in her. The image of women communicated by the media

new culture is being shaped. The media

should include the recognition that every

unique position also to stimulate

are therefore destined to exercise a

feminine

two

powerful influence in determining whether society fully recognizes and

the Lord, the Lord who has communicated

public consciousness with regard to serious issues concerning

women

today's world. as

noted in

letter,

motherhood is often penalized rather than rewarded, even though humanity owes its very survival to those women who have chosen to be wives and mothers (cf. No. 4). It is

certainly an injustice that such

women

Sadly though,

women.

"genius."

often see not the

exaltation but the exploitation of women in the

media.

How often are they treated

not as persons with an inviolable dignity

but as objects whose purpose

to satisfy

the role of

woman

as wife

ridiculed? How often is the role of women

growing awareness

that

women must be

enabled to play their part

in the solution

will

encourage

in business or professional life

depicted

as a masculine caricature, a denial of the

specific gifts of feminine insight,

compassion and understanding, which

Darwin served on the first Council of Auxiliaries in North Carolina, under the N.C. Hospital Association and was a charter member of the Gaston Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She has been involved with the Schiele Museum, Red Cross, Gastonia Little Theatre, United Way, Heart Society and St. Michael Church. Inducted into the N.C. Business Hall of Fame in 1 994, Zeigler spent more than 20 years at the helm of Public Service company of North Carolina, Inc. and is a member of the National Advisory Board

all

communication, especially the sons and daughters of the church, to promote the genuine advancement of women' s dignity and rights, by projecting a true and respectful image of their role in society, and by bringing out "the full truth about women" ("Letter to Women," No. 12).

often

economically or socially, precisely for following that fundamental vocation. Likewise I pointed out that there is an urgent need to achieve real equality in every area: equal pay for equal work, protection for working mothers, fairness in career advancement, equality of spouses with regard to family rights, and the recognition of everything that is part of the rights and duties of citizens in a democratic state (cf. No. 4). Secondly, the advancement of women's genuine emancipation is a matter of justice, which can no longer be overlooked; it is also a question of is

Day

How

and mother undervalued or even

Chamber of Commerce.

World Communications

those involved in the media of social

management-labor relations consultant, served for 24 years' as president of the Charlotte Employers' Association. He has also served on the boards of Belmont Abbey College, Sacred Heart College, Mercy Hospital and the Charlotte

"y prayer is that this 30th

others appetite for pleasure or for power?

should be discriminated against,

society's welfare. Fortunately, there

chairman of the

him the t national Watchdog of the Treasury's "Golden Bulldog Award" every year since 1981. Dowd, a regionally known

proclaims the greatness of

life and love, goodness and grace, the Lord who is the source of the dignity and equality of women, and of the special

appreciates not only the rights but also the special gifts of

lirst,

gift

of the Salvation Army. Boland has served as pastor of churches in Savannah, Tybee, Augusta and Columbus, Ga. A former vice chancellor, chancellor and vicar general

of the Diocese of Savannah, he became bishop in 1995.

so greatly contribute to the "civilization

of love"?

The Fmnclscari Center

'omen themselves can do

much

T T

to foster better

tr treatment

women

in the

media: by promoting sound media education programs, by teaching others, especially their families, to be discriminating consumers in the media market, by making known their views to production companies, publishers, broadcasting networks and advertisers

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Business" by the National Federation of Small Business. His commitment to balancing the federal budget has earned

the salutation of her cousin Elizabeth,

that

Bliley, the current

1 1

House Committee on Commerce, has served in Congress since 1980. The former Mayor of Richmond, Va., he has been named a "Guardian of Small

—

and, indeed, where

—

5 p.m. in the

communications media working so that "the poor have the Gospel preached to them" (cf. Lk 4:18). "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord" (Lk 1 :46). The Blessed Virgin Mary used these words in responding to

where ideas are exchanged, where

Mass Saturday, May Abbey Church.

baccalaureate

Some of these

thus acknowledging the "great things"

attitudes are formed

Diocese of Savannah, Ga., will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters. He will deliver the homily at the

are themselves involved in the

transmitted rapidly to a global audience,

the

receive an

Sr., also of Gastonia. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, bishop of the Catholic

of the Christian models for the young

the highest levels of decision-making,

deliver

Darwin of Gastonia, N.C. and Charles E.

women

tradition, as role

will

Zeigler

The media would do well to focus on the saintly

of Virginia

doctor of laws degrees will also be presented to: Edward J. Dowd Jr. of Cary, N.C.; Edith Gallagher Baugh

the true heroines of society, including

and for future generations. Nor can we forget, in this respect, the many consecrated women who have sacrificed all to follow Jesus and to dedicate themselves to prayer and to the service of

that essential quality of femininity

The media are destined

They comprise the graduates in this program. U.S. Congressman Thomas J. Bliley

society

my "Letter to Women,"

with women themselves, on what it means

first

organized solely according to the criteria of efficiency and productivity, and it will force systems to the be redesigned in a way which favors the processes of humanization which mark the 'civilization of love'" (ibid., No. 4). is

10).

Last year, in

when

the contradictions present

Women,"

Dignitatem," 30; "Letter to

will receive degrees.

of the serious problems of society and of

theme for World Communications Day, "The year, the

•

Greensboro. NC

27101

May

10,

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1996

People Donahue

Best, Springer Worst In Morality In Media Talk Survey

Bishop Francis George

Named New Archbishop Of Portland, Ore.

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

NEW YORK

—

Jerry Springer fared the worst of 10 daytime

Pope

shows

television talk

archbishop of Portland, Ore. He succeeds Archbishop William J. Levada, who was transferred by the pope to San Francisco

turned-glut of daytime

year.

Donahue

when huge

announced April 30 in Washington by Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan,

Archbishop George, 59, a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, has been bishop of Yakima since 1990.

—

talkers

efforts are

made

to lure

a l-to-10 scale, with

golf hat and Georgia Tech jacket, Franciscan Father Mario DiLella looks like a typical fan of the Yellow Jackets at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

being the

His Faith

•

said the 67-year-old Nix,

989, Stacey Avallone of Lexington was described as

who

the bench in July.

not as great as individuals as

Olympic Village by Atlanta Archbishop F. Donoghue. He'll have help from

John

three priests for the sacramental duties.

Two women

known liver transplant case medical history. She was diagnosed

and useless. Less than a month after she was born, Stacey received a liver transplant in an 18-hour operation. Because the donor organ was 10 times larger than a size appropriate for a newborn, it had to be reduced in the operating room. Two weeks later, a second operation was required when Stacey began hemorrhaging. "We were lucky to get a liver donation," Mrs. Avallone told The Pilot, Boston's archdiocesan newspaper. "If Stacey hadn't gotten a liver, she wouldn't be here today. It's really unbelievable. If you saw her today, you'd say there's nothing wrong with her."

One of the

"We

are

think.

that left her liver scarred

Beloved French Priest Brings Wrath With Defense Of

Book On

Abbe

champion of the poor and opinion polls say

a priest

whom

the best-loved

man

League Against Racism and AntiSemitism threw the 83-year-old priest its honorary committee, and the French bishops dissociated themselves from him. off

But he's been Catholic campus more than 25 years, and this summer his ministry will assume global proportions, expanding to meet the demands of the 1996 Summer minister there for

Olympics.

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time for the athletes. "They ve been training for years. You only get one shot at it; you don't get a second chance," he said. "To be there, to be present to them, is very important." Father Shorter and others staffing the Catholic center will get no special time or tickets for Olympic events. But as Father Shorter says, it will be "a unique opportunity that won't ever happen for

campus

again."

Although most Olympic chaplains commute to the Georgia Tech campus, Father DiLella will continue to live in his room at the Catholic center. His coming and going will be carefully monitored, however, as will the movement of all who leave and enter the Tech campus during the Games. will

After June 15, Pierre, a

in France, brought wrath on himself by defending a work that alleges Israel has exploited the Holocaust to put itself "above all international law." France's

ll}usic$Electronics,lnc.

Franciscan Father Mario DiLella

Israel

—

priests, Passionist

are

PARIS (CNS)

Anne Darch of

Melvin Shorter, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross, said the Olympics is a difficult

will step

has given us the ability to articulate our views at a higher level."

after birth with a rare liver ailment

—

Franciscan Sister Betty

—

religious will offer

counseling and direction upon request Sister Susan Arcaro of the Sisters of the Cenacle in Hoschton and Port Charlotte, Fla.

no different from the other animals in the field except the good Lord

the youngest

Although official projections haven't been made, the number using the Catholic center during the Olympics is expected to exceed that at the 1 992 Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain. The Atlanta Olympics will be twice the size of the Barcelona competition, which drew some 1,200 Catholic worshipers on Sundays. Father DiLella was appointed head pastoral associate for Catholics in the

PHILADELPHIA (CNS) For Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert N.C. Nix Jr., religion has provided a moral compass and direction in a distinguished legal career. "Any law has to be predicated upon the divine," down from

All at

his gray

spiritual

—

By THEA JARVIS ATLANTA (CNS) — In

Pennsylvania Catholic Jurist Found Moral Compass

afterward at the Vatican for debriefing.

soon

archdiocesan newspaper, after a fourday visit to Bosnia, with a brief stop

in U.S

started the genre-

and Geraldo Rivera each scored 6; Gordon Elliott, 5; Montel Williams, Jenny Jones and Ricki Lake, each 4; Sally Jessy Raphael, 3; and Richard Bey,

no newspaper account, no advance briefing could have prepared Auxiliary Bishop John H. Ricard of Baltimore for his first view of BosniaHerzegovina. "The level of destruction is unimaginable," Bishop Ricard told The Catholic Review, Baltimore

BOSTON (CNS) — In

Gets Ready For Onslaught Of Olympic Athletes Priest

Donahue had the highest score, 7, and Springer rated a 1. Maury Povich

television film,

Young Transplant Patient Good Health

and Phil

hosts,

The News

worst,

Bosnian Destruction 'Unimaginable,' Bishop Says

—

who

viewers to the tube because ratings during those periods help set advertising rates.

apostolic pro-nuncio to the United States.

(CNS)

—

came out best in a survey by Morality in Media. The survey was conducted in February, one of TV's "sweeps" periods

The appointment was

BALTIMORE

—

(CNS)

John Paul II has named Bishop Francis E. George of Yakima, Wash., to be

last

& Herald

when

the school's

northwest Atlanta will be

transformed into the Olympic Village, Father DiLella will begin offering spiritual hospitality to Catholic athletes,

coaches and staff. am very excited, tremendously anxious to get going," he told The Georgia Bulletin, Atlanta's archdiocesan newspaper. After nearly three years of planning, Father DiLella finds it difficult to suppress the energy and enthusiasm he hopes to bring to his Olympic assignment. The youthful 69-year-old campus chaplain is neither flustered nor overwhelmed by the job, only ready to

their

"We are in the highest security area,"

begin.

"Our biggest concern is that we bring Mass and the sacraments to people in the Olympic Village," he said.

has already prepared a 17-day

he noted, saying that a hand-print monitor and official credentials are his only assurance of entry and exit. With all the excitement, the priest

about what the

realistic

will

summer Games

mean to his ministry. Although the may be an historic moment for the

season

school,

will represent a financial loss

campus Catholic center, whose revenues will slide when Olympic visitors arrive and Tech students depart. The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games is leasing Georgia Tech for the

through Aug. 6 and paying $2,000 to the Catholic center for monies lost during

Olympic schedule that includes two daily and three Sunday Masses, with the

what would have been the summer quarter.

sacrament of reconciliation available before each liturgy. Masses in languages other than English may be provided by priests traveling with Olympic teams,

come close to meeting students' generous

Father DiLella added.

About 30,000 small hosts and 300 large hosts and three cases of altar wine

be ordered for the liturgies. Mass will be celebrated in the Tech Catholic Center's main chapel which can accommodate 300 people. The smaller Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be open for private prayer and reflection. will

Unfortunately, that amount doesn't support,

which has averaged about $3,500

over the past three summers. The school schedule also has been altered, and students are unhappy. Despite the inconveniences, Georgia

Tech's Catholic center is poised to star in its role as official venue for all Catholic services in the

"We

Olympic

won't know

village.

until

gets here

what our Olympic ministry will involve," Father DiLella said. "But whatever it takes, we'll fall into

it."

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& Herald

May

10,

1996

Diocesan News Briefs Sisters Of

Employment Opportunities

1996

After School Enrichment

Program MACS After School Enrichment Program now hiring assistants for the 9697 school year. If interested, call Ellen Buening at (704) 523-8018.

Director of Faith Formation Holy Cross Church of Kernersville

are looking for

Spring

Gala,

Dick Borsuk

Belmont, is Saturday, May 1 1 from 6:30-11 p.m. at Cramer Mountain Country Club. The event, which includes

Mastrianni

dinner, dancing, and live

Single Catholics will attend the Greensboro Bats baseball game Monday,

silent auctions

Williams

replica of the

will

May Dickens Desk

is an exact one Charles Dickens used while in residence at Gad's Hill Place. During his time there, Dickens wrote Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and Our Mutual Friend. The estimated value of this item is $8,000.

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the awards.

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"Come to the Quiet"

a June 24-30

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retreat of silent prayer to

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Seminar On Mary

MORGANTON

—

Father

Ken

is $225. Living Waters 1420 Soco Rd.,

Reflection Center,

Whittington conducts a seminar on the Virgin Mary Mondays at 7 30 p.m. during May at St. Charles Borromeo Church.

Maggie Valley,

Call (704) 437-3108 for information.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish news for the diocesan news briefs. Good photographs, preferably black and white, also are welcome. Please submit news release and photos at least 10 days before the date of publication.

K Of C Golf Tournament SALISBURY A golf tournament

—

Retrouvaille, a

to benefit Cooperative Christian Ministry,

program for couples who want to improve troubled marriages and works to build relationships between husbands and wives, begins a session July 12.

Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network and Crisis Pregnancy Center is Friday,

28751.

open

people of

all

faiths.

For

information, contact Nick and Irene Fadero at (704) 544-0621 or (800) 470-

2230.

Rosary For

Life

GREENSBORO — The rosary, led by Deacon Philip Killian, will be recited for unborn babies and their mothers from 7:15-7:45 a.m. May 18 and the third Saturday each month in front of the Women's Abortion Clinic at 823 N. Elm St. Call Diane McClamroch at (9 1 0) 2885517 for information.

Survivors Group Meets

CHARLOTTE

—

"Survivors," a continuing widow-widowers support group for those who are dealing with new or unresolved grief, meets May 19 and the third

Sunday each month

at the

Diocesan Representative Attends California Meeting

Catholic Center from 3:30-5 p.m. Call-

SAN DIEGO— Msgr. Anthony Kovacic, Diocesan Director of the Propagation

Suzanne Bach

of Faith Society, attended the April

information.

at (704)

377-6871 for

of the Faith

17-19 National Meeting of the Propagation

and Holy Childhood. More than 120 Propagation

directors attended the event.

For

information, call (704) 926-3833.

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1996

& Herald

World And National News Briefs Assisted Suicide Debated At Congressional Hearing

WASHINGTON

—

(CNS)

physician-assisted suicide

legalized,

PUT YOUR GIFTS at the

endanger the lives of the disabled, minorities and the poor, several witnesses

will

said at congressional hearing April 29.

Service of Others

Among

opponents of such laws were spokesmen for the U.S. Catholic bishops and the American Medical Association. Other witnesses urged legalization. Several punctuated their arguments with emotional stories about difficulties faced by dying persons who have asked for help to

commit

suicide.

Congresswoman Urged To Change Stand On Partial-Birth

Abortions

WASHINGTON (CNS)— Rejecting claims that partial-birth abortions are needed

CNS

photo by Bob Roller

Bishop Thomas J. Gumbelton is arrested by U.S. Park Service Police in front of the White House May 3. The bishop joined about 30 other supporters of Ursuline Sister Dianna Ortiz protesting government delays in releasing information about her case.

Salvadoran Religious Demand Release Of Info On Guatemala SAN SALVADOR (CNS) —American and Salvadoran religious in El Salvador

U.S. bishops' conference urged a Democratic congresswoman to drop her opposition to the legislation. In an April 29 letter to Rep. Patricia Schroeder, DColo., Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland said three congressional hearings "revealed no medically accepted use for partial-birth abortion, and in fact indicated that risks to

U.S.,

have demanded the U.S. government release information about human rights abuses in Guatemala over the last 40 years, including the 1989 kidnap and rape of a U.S. nun. More than 100 religious protested outside the U.S. Embassy April 30 against what they termed as U.S. complicity in impunity in Guatemala.

To Action Nebraska Meets Amid Controversy

—

OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) With some under threat of excommunication, members of Call to Action Nebraska prayed and talked about what their next moves should be at a study day April 27 in Omaha. "Those of us on the steering committee would like a week or so of no new developments," Lori Darby of Omaha, 1

co-chair of the group, told the

60 others who showed up for the daylong

session at First United Methodist Church.

The Nebraska chapter of Call to Action was formed in February. In March Bishop Fabian

Justices Spar Over South Dakota Abortion Case WASHINGTON (CNS) Coming up one vote short of the number needed to take the case, the Supreme Court April

poses

own

its

—

29 refused

to hear a challenge to rulings

Liberian Archbishop

Seeks

—

Michael K. Francis of Monrovia, Liberia, asked for prayers and for international

calm to his country. war almost forgotten and not talked about," the archbishop told more than a hundred people crowded into Rome's tiny San Egidio Church to pray

members of

the

group in his diocese under interdict as of April 15 and automatically excommunicating them a month later if they refused to leave the group.

Deacons

Ideal For Social Justice

Work, Priest Tells Conference

FORT WORTH, The composition of

Texas (CNS)

—

the permanent

realize

The 1993 law required minors

does not allow for a girl to avoid by getting a judge's approval instead.

Say They Were Used

Roe vs. Wade and was really seeking

love and understanding," said

Norma

ROME (CNS) — While church memon questions of faith and morals, expanded participation in other church decisions, such as choosing bers cannot vote

makes

gian said. Debates over

made

how

decisions

in the Catholic

—

Church

—

dom and grace needed for decision-mak-

vs.

successors, the bishops, said the priest, a

addition to their church ministries, ideal

Wade ruling, which threw out most state

past president of the Association of Ital-

for the practice of social ministry, a priest

restrictions

the National Association of Diaconate Directors. Msgr. Philip

known as "Mary Doe" in Doe vs. Bolton,

Murnion, director of the National Pastoral Life Center in New York, was one of three keynote speakers at the association's April 24-27 conference in Fort Worth.

when her husband was in jail and her other two children were in foster care.

such as the selection of bishops or decisions regarding how money should be spent, there is no reason to ignore the opinion and expertise of the laity, he

Doe was

said.

told

have a

legal

Roe

on abortion. Sandra Cano,

said she also faced a crisis pregnancy

the

companion case

permitted abortions through months of pregnancy.

all

that

nine

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sense, an Italian theolo-

diaconate makes this diverse group of men, most with secular occupations in

abortion resulted in the 1973

531-3131

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cannot be reduced to a simple "democracy yes or democracy no," said Father Severino Dianich. When dealing with questions of faith and morals, the

vs. Bolton. "I

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Court's prevailing abortion rulings are named say they are victims just as are the since the decisions in

MITSUBISHI

humanity."

should be

Doe

KNOW

community may

two women

millions of babies that have been aborted

MITSUBISHI

bishops,

LINCOLNWOOD, 111. (CNS)— The for whom the Supreme

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responsibility, because we,

too, are part of

telling a parent

Women

its

one parent before they

could have an abortion. Unlike similar laws in other states, South Dakota's

Contact Father Frank O'Rourke Vocation Director 1621 Dilworth Road East

for peace in Liberia. "Pray for peace," he

that the international

to notify at least

of Charlotte

told the congregation April 30. "Pray

invalidating South Dakota' s law requiring

W. Bruskewitz of Lincoln issued

legislation placing all

parental notification for minors to have abortions.

The Diocese

health

Prayers For Assistance, Calm ROME (CNS) As another truce was broken in his homeland, Archbishop

"Ours

women."

assistance to bring

Call

PRIESTHOOD

to preserve the health of the

women undergoing them, the head of the

Detroit Auxiliary

Consider

ing

was given

to the Apostles

ian Theologians. But

and

their

on other matters,

THE

JapoiNjE DEALERSHIPS SERVING CHARLOTTE WITH INTEGRITY FOR OVER 33 YEARS! Frank LaPointe, President

Member of

St. Gabriel

Church

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May

10,

1996

Francis Of Assisi Church

St.

JEFFERSON building of

—

The church

Francis of Assisi was

St.

1 899, but was a Presbyterian Church until the Catholic community purchased it in 1962. Although that was the first time Catholics in Ashe County worshipped in their own

built in

Francis of Assisi

St.

P.O. Box

church, the Catholic community

Jefferson, N.C.

actually originated in

28640

1954 when

(910) 246-9151

about a dozen people would meet with diocesan priests from North

Rectory:

Wilkesboro

320 Main

St.

to celebrate

Mass.

number of people

the

at the

services grew, so did the need for a

Jefferson,

church building. So, with the help of Bishop Vincent Waters of the Diocese of Raleigh, St. Francis of Assisi Church was dedicated on Aug. 27,

N.C. 28260

Vicariate:

1963.

Boone

Located near the Virginia and Tennessee state lines, the parish began as a mission of St. Elizabeth Church in Boone. Today, St. Francis

Pastor:

Glenmary Father Roland

its

Hautz

a parish with a mission church of

own

—

Saint Frances of

Rome in

Sparta.

To keep up with the growing number of parishioners, an expansion of the church building was completed

Mass schedule: Sat.: 5:00 p.m.

1985. Three years later, Father Roland Hautz became pastor of the parish and remains today. in

Sun.: 9:00 a.m.

Number Number

of parishioners:

113 In 1990, a home next door to the church was purchased and converted to a rectory, but more space was needed to accommodate the ever-increasing number of parishioners. Therefore, in Sept. 1994 a renovation of the chapel was accomplished, complete with a new main altar, blessed sacrament table and stained glass windows, all of which were

of families

(households): 69

Mission St.

name and

Frances of

P.O.

address:

Rome

Box 367

Sparta,

made by

NC 28675

Francis parishioners.

St.

Because of its location

in a veritable

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Parkway pass through Ashe County. Also popular in the area is the Christmas tree industry. The Fraser Fir, "the Cadillac of

of:

a laugh,

native to Jefferson.

One

of the fastest-growing segments of the St. Francis

congregation

population. There

the

Hispanic

a full-time staff

person on hand to help with Hispanic matters and Father Joe Waters conducts year-round Masses in Spanish. Father is also pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Mission in Taylorsville.

Waters

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