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Cardinal Says Misguided Love

Often Promotes Abortion homily during a Mass for the annual Fall River diocesan pro-life convention, Cardinal John J. O'Connor of New York said that ignorance, misunderstanding and fear lead many women to have aborIn his

tions.

By DAVE JOLIVET FALL RIVER, Mass. (CNS)

—

Those who advocate abortion are often guided by a "misplaced love" that is clouded by ignorance, Cardinal John J. O'Connor of New York told a gathering of 800 pro-life supporters.

"When I talk of ignorance, I'm not talking about malice," Cardinal O'Connor said during his homily April 26 at a Mass for the annual Fall River diocesan pro-life convention.

"I'm not talking about propaganda.

I'm not talking about big money-making machines that perpetuate the abormachine," he

tion

By

said.

lack of understanding whereby well-in-

who advocate abortion love for the woman or

by a contemplating having an abortion.

That love may be felt by the parents of a teen-age daughter who they feel is not mature enough to have a baby, and consequently they convince her to have an abortion, the cardinal said.

A pregnant wife may decide to have an abortion because the husband she loves threatens to leave her if she has the baby, he added.

He also used the examples of a woman who becomes pregnant in an extramarital affair and both parties see abortion as the only way out, or of a couple who learn through prenatal testare guided girl

Connecting with the past... Eighth-graders from Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School in Charlotte recently visited St. Joseph Church in Mount Holly, one of the two oldest standing Catholic churches in the state. The students' visit included hearing narratives of the history of Catholicism in western North Carolina by Bishop William G. Curlin and professional storyteller Paul Homoly.

Above, Holy Trinity students Patrick Bruce, Gregory Knudsen, Chip Kincaid, Kenny Zoeller and Stephen Welt (I. to r.) examine the gravestone of one of the church's founding parishioners.

Singer-Songwriter Sees

Music as God's By

JIMMY ROSTAR Staff Writer

BLACK MOUNTAIN, a springtime afternoon in

—

N.C. It's a cozy moun-

death and cited abortion and physicianassisted suicide as illustrations of that

cream cone dashes under a storefront canopy. Another day in paradise? For local resident and singer-songwriter

any given day and the quality of that

Jimmy Landry,

it is.

Landry, whose first music gig was playing guitar and singing at a folk Mass almost 30 years ago, believes the most simple experiences can become celebrations of life even a humble acknowledgment of the gift of music.

—

"When I'm

at my best," he says, "music doesn't come from me, it comes through me. Creativity is God's work."

Cardinal O'Connor said the pro-life

me, there's a direct correlation between the

to

God. But

I'll

number of times

I

also say

it

I'll

say 'thank you' in

day."

culture.

Regarding the terminally ill who contemplate death through assisted sui-

Landry has been saying "thank you" a lot lately. Since moving to the Asheville area, he says his ativity, faith,

artistic cre-

and appreciation for life and

love have blossomed like never before.

inside

Seminarians

Ordained Into

"There's a collective spiritual conscious-

Buncombe

Transitional

County region. "This place nourishes, embraces and nurtures the creative

Diaconate

ness here," he remarks of the

to family members who come to them time after time after time, fear of being an economic burden to their

burden visit

family."

He said the terminally ill patients may be unaware of what he said have been great strides made in pain management

that allow a patient to

talk with relatives

be lucid, to and to return home for

short periods.

Cardinal O'Connor said, "Christ wants

He

us to help people pick up the pieces."

gave as an example the miracle of the loaves and the fishes when Christ fed the multitude.

"In their

human way, (the people) ate

what they wanted and threw the rest away, and it was Christ who said to the disciples, 'Go and pick up the pieces lest they be lost,'" the New York prelate said.

"Our Lord can't stand to see anything lost."

He pointed out recent victories in the movement, such

pro-life

as

some

states

and others requiring parental consent for a minor girl to have an abortion.

"I'm very optimistic and very encouraged," he said of those victories,

banning

partial-birth abortions,

pating in the conference, citing

woman "We

neighbor, to a waitress, to anybody. For

it

times,

pain, fear of loneliness, fear of being a

must reach out and help her pick up the

never condemn a

has had an abortion," he said.

to a

say

artist says.

"These people are afraid of someit be fear of

thing," he said, "whether

pieces of a broken life."

brain

movement must have compassion for those who do not agree with the pro-life message. He also spoke of a culture of

"Many

you,'" the

fear that leads

United States through a string of small victories. He said he sees the same thing happening in the pro-life movement.

Bishop Sean O'Malley of Fall River thanked Cardinal O'Connor for partici-

"We must

town, and the sky hints of blue before yielding to grey clouds and rain showers. A man runs across the street to roll up a neighbor's car window, while a twenty-something couple sharing an ice-

tain

it is

a drastic decision.

noting that slavery was abolished in the

who

That awareness, he adds, has helped the countless number of graces in everyday life. "My first conscious thought every morning is 'thank

make such

damaged

is

tion.

him cherish

to

and fear drives them to choose an abor-

ing their unborn baby

Gift

them

In encouraging his pro-life audience,

"ignorance," he said he meant a

tentioned people

cide, the cardinal said

him

"a real champion for the cause of

our country."

Bishop O'Malley recalled the days he spent with Cardinal O'Connor in Central America during the height of civil wars in the region. "There, I got to see close up the courage, the compassion, the wisdom of this priest of God," Bishop

O'Malley

said.

Pope Speaks

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Columns

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Entertainment

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Faith Alive!

News

Briefs

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spirit."

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Artist,

page 2

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life in

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Peruvian Priest, Former Hostage, Praises Faith Of Judge Who Died

1

By ALEJANDRO BERMUDEZ A Jesuit priest LIMA, Peru (CNS) who chose to stay with the hostages

and that we were deprived of our by them," he said.

Singersongwriter

throughout the crisis at the Japanese ambassador's residence praised the faith

perience was an occasion for "rediscov-

Jimmy Landry

of the only hostage

says playing in a church folk group as a youngster

of the rescue.

—

opened many

among them music,

and

faith

friendship.

Photo by

JIMMY

ROSTAR

—

—

attending the folk

More Cathedral

Mass

at St.

Thomas

Va. After receiving his first six-string at age 12, he joined the folk group of St. Stephen the Martyr Church in Washington. in Arlington,

Landry was in the seventh grade and a war was raging not only in Vietnam, but on the It

was

the late 1960s,

—

homefront. "My parents weren't getting along," he says. "They separated when I was 12, got together, then separated again.

I

was

in this unstable

ronment, and there was the folk group."

"It

was my

home

this stability

envi-

from

salvation," he recalled of

group days. "These were college students who were like big brothers and sisters to me. And they were all about

his folk

love."

He

said the

same

of the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas,

one of the country's premiere annual showcases for acoustic music.

The western North Carolina region, Landry says, defines the sense of fellowship that he knew and loved during his youth with the folk group. He likens his approach to life to a homily he recalls

from years gone by: "The

he'll

perform on opening night

Lima's district of Miraflores April 23, unshaven but bathed after four months without a shower, Father Wicht spoke of Giusti, a prestigious lawyer appointed

by Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori to reform Peru's judicial system.

Father Wicht and Giusti were among 72 people who, after remaining inside the embassy controlled by members of the

Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement for 126 days, were the target of a rescue

by Peruvian military troops April 22. All 14 rebels, Giusti and two Peruvian soldiers died in the rescue.

Early in the four-month ordeal,

the hostages. According to the official

that

making

that connection with

God

is possible whether it be prayer, whether it be serving others, whether it be gathering at church."

"What he was talking about," Landry adds, "is not just on Sunday, but every part of every day. I may not always do it right, but that's my goal, and it seems like that comes through in the songs I write, in performances and in the music that means the most to me by others.

That's the

The

way

I'd like

my

life to

root of his happiness

is

be."

not in

how many

music halls he fills. The most important thing, he says, is to do everything from the heart. With that view, even seemingly

month,

in

was

renewal movement who permitted some the Byrds' "Turn, Turn, secular songs Turn" was a favorite in Masses. He continued as a member of the group through high school.

Landry says that period in his life opened many worlds for him music, friendship and faith in action among them. "It wasn't like I was getting hammered with Catholicism, the strict theology stuff," he explains. "But I was getting a good dose of what it's all about: love, giving and compassion."

Landry carries that example with him, both in his approach to music and his way of living. Following his college years at the Marianist-operated Dayton University in Ohio, Landry has become a full-time narrator of what he calls "the examined, conscious life," writing dozens of songs about love, hope, faith and other elements of the human experience.

Since relocating to the Tarheel State in October 1994, he has released his fourth album, launched a record label, and spearheaded the production of "Here We Are," a compilation album of 20 Asheville-area performers. Every month, he hosts the Emerging Songwriter Series at the Grey Eagle Music Hall in Black Mountain, welcoming regional and national talents to share the stage. Later this

community

at his Jesuit

rebels offered to release Father Wicht,

how many records he

—

died as a result

mon was about communion and community," he says. "What that touched in me

for the parish

—

Back

priest's ser-

priests, participants in the charismatic

—

who

Jesuit Father Juan Julio Wicht said Peruvian Supreme Court Judge Carlos Giusti "was a man of courage and a Catholic of deep human feelings."

worlds for him,

For Landry, developing a spiritual along with his musiconsciousness cal skills goes back to playing in that folk group when he was a youngster. He found his inspiration to play guitar while

insignificant things

sells

or

become affirmations.

For Landry, the simple approach works, saying it has also made him keenly aware of God's creative presence in his life. That combined with the inherent spirituality he feels in the Carolina mountains creates a heavenly peace.

"You wake up to that every morning," he says, pointing to the mountains overlooking his backyard, "and you're going to feel creative. You're going to feel a sense of wonder. That's part of my spirituality: this sense of wonder. I don't want to understand it all. I just want to be appreciative of it."

"I've spent my whole life getting to God through experiences and relationships," he adds with a smile. "Then, just recently, I asked myself, 'What if I go to God first?' If you go through God to relationships and experiences, you'll get it

right every time."

but he chose to remain and minister to

Red Cross

record, Father

Wicht was not

a hostage, since he chose to stay at the

embassy.

The

priest said the rebels

had also

given Giusti the opportunity to leave the embassy during the final release of hostages.

He said rebel leader Nestor Cerpa confused Giusti with an unknown doctor. But when the judge was asked to leave, he shouted, "T am Carlos Giusti,

The

ering priorities in life and also for deep spiritual conversion for many of my companions," but he declined to give further details because, he said, "it in-

volves the core of my priestly ministry."

Father Wicht recalled that some of

and respectfully attended the Masses offered inside the embassy. One of the rebels identified himself as a Catholic from the very beginning, he said.

With evident sadness, Father Wicht said that one day one of the youngest rebels approached him to ask for a sacthe rebels regularly

rament.

"He said to me,

my

the

Internet:

or visit http://

www.songs.com/asheville/jl (Web page)

orJimmyISG@aol.com (e-mail).

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I

haven't

Holy Communion, I want to know if you can prepare me and give it to me,'" Father Wicht recalled. "I explained to him that receiving the sacrament demanded living the commandments, and that in these circumstances it was impossible for him to receive it.

"The episode revealed the poor consciences that some of the youngest (Tupac Amaru) members had," said Father Wicht. The majority of the rebels were under age 21.

Father Wicht said that he had experienced further and deeper pastoral contacts with members of the Tupac Amaru commando, but said that "the details will never be known, because they belong to the most sacred of my priestly duties." had

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Describing the relationship between Tupac Amaru commandos and the hostages, Father Wicht said that "with few moments of exasperation and tensions, they were respectful, but distant."

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voice calling to respond to

tized at St. Benedict

a unique future in the priest-

college years at the University of North

hood.

Carolina-Greensboro.

Matthew

his

Christopher Davis, Peter

With his broad range of interests and keen sense of humor, Chris looks for-

Pham and Dean Cesa

ward

Leonard, re-

to faithfully serving the people of

cently took an important

God in our diocese. His summer assign-

step in their journey of faith

ment

when they were ordained

abilities to minister to

the diaconate.

transitional

into

in

Mexico

last

year expanded his

an ever-growing

Hispanic community within the diocese.

Matthew and

Other summer assignments have inMary. cluded work at St. Benedict Church in Seminary in Baltimore, Greensboro; Holy Spirit in Denver; and Md., were ordained into the St. Charles Borromeo in Morganton. diaconate on April 19. PeRev. Mr. Peter Pham ter and Dean, who are studyPeter is a man whose faith has been ing at St. Vincent Seminary Photo by Michael Alexander, Catholic Standard tested and vocation strengthened Bishop William G. Curlin presents Rev. in Latrobe, Penn., were orthrough his experience in and escape Mr. Chris Davis with the Book of the dained deacons on April 26.

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Rev. Mr. Matthew Leonard promises obedience to Bishop William G. Curlin and the Church during his diaconate ordination.

By

these four men will be ordained into the priesthood for the Diocese of Charlotte in 1998.

FATHER FRANK O'ROURKE

Diocesan Vocations Director CLEMMONS At first glance upon meeting each of them several years ago, they seemingly had little in common. A 30-year-old Navy veteran in his third year of college, majoring in philosophy and religion. A 22-year-old re-

—

A

26-year-old

who began

semi-

at age 14 but discontinued when the Communist regime overtook his native South Vietnam. A 33year-old corporate employee with degrees in engineering and computing.

These are four men with different

nary training

backgrounds, yet

all

come

of priestly service as a

life

constant.

Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. His serving as a cook in the U.S. Navy and experience in the marketplace

has carried out

him

as a

community man

to minister to others.

the priesthood

dialogue with

is

called

His being called to

the result of a three-year

me and a discernment pro-

Rev. Mr. Dean Cesa Dean's vocation to the priesthood was realized while participating in parish life at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Charlotte, along with involvement in Catholic Singles of Charlotte, and various prayer groups and choirs. With a professional background in computers and engineering, he met

His seminarian formation has taken to St. Joseph Seminary College in St. Benedict, La.; Charlotte; and St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Penn. He

him

summer assignments at Margaret Mary Church in Swannanoa; Veterans Hospital in Asheville; and St. Mary Church in Sylva.

He is a good student whose musical tal-

St.

ents

have enhanced the

the seminary.

He

the challenge of the study of philoso-

phy while

in seminary, proving to be an excellent student in that field. Dean has also successfully completed one year of pre-theology and three years of theology during his studies at St. Vincent Seminary.

His ministry work at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Morganton, in the CPE program at the Veterans Hospital in Asheville, and at St.

liturgical life of

has struggled to be-

Matthew realize that this Lord wants him to serve.

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shared in the same

is

where the

United States.

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Rev. Mr. Matthew Leonard The faith life of Matthew, a thirdyear theology student, has been enriched by his participation in the charismatic renewal and his college years at the

identify

acculturated and prides himself

in being a citizen of the

settlement camps, that calling remained

cent college graduate with a history degree.

of living a

teen-ager. In the midst of political tur-

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call to ministry.

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from the Lutheran Church of Norway.

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the kids like him.

smart, mature, poised and had a coolly view of life.

Academically speaking, he was one of the top students in his class. He's now enrolled at a prestigious private southern university and doing very well, thank

When

awards time rolled around at the end of Mike's senior year, faculty were meeting, determining who gets what medal, plaque or scholarship. Mike's name came up several times, and each time certain "Sure, he's smart," they'd admit, "but he doesn't

He's not involved in any clubs or sports. I mean, what's he contributed to the school?"

Mike came to school every day, did his work, made his points in class discussions and cleared out of the place promptly at 2:30.

What no one took into account, however, was that when Mike left, he went to a job where he put in about 20 hours a week. He also spent time with friends, family, played tennis and was very talented in playing the 'do' anything....

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dinal Eugenio de Araujo Sales of Rio de Janeiro.

Vatican sources confirmed the dates and the papal program.

Pope

Tells

Influence

Czechs

Spiritual

Growth Must

Economy

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (CNS) work

— Czechs must

to ensure that progress in spiritual values

keeps allowed to influence the country's economic progress following the end of communism, Pope John Paul II said. "Only the full development of a people's moral virtues can ensure the peaceful and harmonious coexistence of all its members," the pope said April 27, ending a three-day visit to the Czech Republic. The same characteristics and values that helped the nation survive under the totalitarian regime and rebuild its economic and cultural life in a relatively short time must not give way to consumerism and hedonism, the pope said.

pace with and

is

is

by guidance counselors that they need to be involved in as

But that wasn't enough for some teachers, who seemingly spent every waking hour at school, supervising any activity they were asked to, having long ago forgotten the meaning of the word "no."

In their minds, the ideal high school student was "well-rounded," which they defined as being involved in a variety of school activities.

Mike's viewpoint was different and undoubtedly had something to do with birth order. He was the youngest of five, and being involved in the lives of his older siblings and their activities had given him a broader appreciation of adult life and a decidedly skeptical view of the importance of high school activities.

We live in a highly organized age. There are clubs and extracurriculars for every conceivable interest.

many

activities as pos-

sible so their transcripts will

really stand out in the col-

lege-admission rat race.

Teen-agers find

you.

teachers frowned.

2,

ops, according to details released in mid- April

Students are constantly told all

ironic

Priestly

May

encounters with local priests and religious, meet political leaders and dine with 560 Latin American bish-

Welborn

Mike was

2 p.m.

News

in Brazil

with a festive celebration and an outdoor Mass attended by more than a million people. During his Oct. 2-5 stay in Brazil, the pope will also preside over

Guest Column

Michael Church Gastonia

May

and teach-

Canada and the United States, I cordially invoke the joy and peace of Jesus Christ our risen savior.

May 8

St.

I

II

World Meeting of Families

this fall

loved standing near, he said to his mother, 'Woman, behold, your son!' Then he said to the disciple, 'Behold, your mother!'" (Jn 19:26-27). With these words Jesus establishes a new relationship of love between the Blessed Virgin Mary and all his disciples. By entrusting the beloved disciple to Mary's care, the Lord gave her a new mission as the mother of all the redeemed. This is another sign of the great love which led Jesus to offer his life for our salvation. Standing at the foot of her son's cross, Mary is revealed as the New Eve, the "Woman" who cooperates with him in bringing new life to the world through the outpouring of divine grace. May all the Lord's disciples come to appreciate more fully the mystery of Mary's universal motherhood, acknowledging her as their own spiritual mother and placing their complete trust in her mater-

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plans to open the

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Pope Says

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1997

The Pope Speaks

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2,

it

neces-

sary to lug around Daytimers

packed with notes on meetings and practices as their parents' are.

Is it worth it?

Mike took a look at life and decided no, it wasn't. as densely

He preferred to explore his

interests without

being tied

to organizations or to the school grounds.

Look at your schedule and ask yourself some questions:

—

Are you "involved" because you really want to be or because you feel you must be? It's worth noting that Mike got into a very good private university without an excessively padded transcript.

Is all your activity hurting your grades? A long list of activities isn't going to help a grade-point average that reflects sheer exhaustion more than anything

—

else.

—Are your —Are they leading you

activities truly

broadening your expe-

rience of the world?

person it,

to

to

become an independent

who can participate in a

sport just for the fun of

even if there's no uniform or pursue?

district

championship

—

Are they teaching you to offer service to the community even if there's no recognition at the end of it

or club requiring

it?

you find a bit of Mike in yourself, rest easy in who you are. Some people might have a hard time understanding it, but you just keep walking on the roads you've chosen, and never fear the great hobgoblin whose name is "Well-Rounded"!

So,

if

3

May

The Catholic News

1997

2,

Light

One Candle

Father Thomas

The Power Of

Vulnerability

Remember what you were doing 20 month?

You would if you had been on a 28day sit-in back in 1977. You would if you spent most of that time on a hunger strike. You would if you were blind and were passionately committed to getting years ago this

who

people

erage, everyday people to recognize the

everyday people with would if you were Mary

You

Jane Owen.

The

ways

considered themselves av-

rights of average, disabilities.

be dead than disabled." By the 1970s more and more handicapped people began to act on their dreams of acceptance and possibility. Their story is emblematic of the millions who strive to experience the fullness of living in spite of physical glitches,

who

create their

Mary Jane Owen common voice to better

Activists like

explain their sense of pride and self-

worth.

As she put

it:

"We were

seeking, as peacefully and with as

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 had

gotten the ball rolling, but four years later, federal

guidelines for compliance

had yet to be approved. After meetings and discussions a number of concerned groups planned demonstrations around the country. That's

why Mary Jane Owen

and a hundred others went to the Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) Regional Offices in San Francisco to put them-

Too many people shared ing perception that

a disquiet-

would be better to

"it

only

much

we

could exhibit under such trying conditions, to prove to the world that we were strong people who wanted no longer to be treated as victims and second class citizens. We sought for recognition of our basic dignity." head Joseph On 28 April 1 977 Califano signed the bill that prohibited discrimination against the handicapped dignity as

HEW

in institutions receiving federal support.

And

selves on the line.

own

to achieve their potential.

searched for a

this

& Herald 5

month, April 1997, a plaque

was placed on that old federal building in San Francisco. It commemorates

McSweeney

J.

each other and our Lord."

who for four

those hundred

weeks refused to

let

Today, as the national

the rest

of us forget that they had

psyche

been promised civil protections - and expected to get

on the issues of euthanasia and abortion, the campaign of those with disabilities reminds us that all

them.

It was a beginning, an important one. The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act added clout particularly in the areas of employment and accessibility. But what about the obstacle of attitude today?

Mary Jane Owen, a former professor of social work education and leader

in the field of disability, is

now

the ex-

ecutive director of the National Catholic

Office for Persons with Disabilities.

She believes ties

became

nized that all

us

a spiral of

that "People with disabili-

assaults upon life move forward because so few of us are willing to

speak out.

We

When we

can change

that.

recognize ourselves as a

community of mutually dependent people, we will find the Kingdom of God There is strength in vulnerand it binds us together powerfully. We need only look with fresh vision at our lives within these fragile in our midst. ability

earthen vessels.

a force once others recog-

we

share fragility,

all

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

vulnerable all

drifts into

silence

together.

it is

we

Our shared

For a free copy of the Christopher

are

the tie that binds

vulnerability

can bring us together in positive ways.

Disabilities may well be the glue that can hold us together as community and Church with the knowledge that we need

News Note, to

"Respectfully Yours, " write

The Christophers, 12 East 48th

New

York,

Street,

NY 10017.

Father Thomas

J.

McSweeney

is di-

rector of The Christophers.

Question Corner Father John Dietzen

The Kingdom

My

of

God

question

Q. "thy kingdom come "

is

in the

Maybe this is trivial, seem

to

Our Father.

but those words

say that the kingdom of

God

is

end of the world, which is what I always thought.

However, a priest speaking at our parish during Lent said the kingdom is here and now. He quoted Jesus saying the kingdom is among you.

I think about the Sunday Gospels a lot, but now I'm not even sure I know what the kingdom of God is. in the future, at the

A. Your question

kingdom of heaven, is quite a always been Lord of the term in the New Testament. Jesus universe and of the human never actually defines what it is. family, specifically the HeRather, he alludes to it with a varibrew people, who neverety of images and stories that give us theless rebelled against something of a composite, a multicolored him. description of what he From means. the beThe kingdom of ginning ...the core of the "good which Christ speaks is of his public

isn't trivial.

fluid

of

first

all

The

kingdom dozens of times as a truth which frames and forms our relationship with God here and in eternity.

creation,

that

difficulty

is

kingdom

that the

the great parables

such as those in Luke 15.

Ultimately, it is this conviction that the infinite

Mys-

tery surrounding us

a be-

is

a

of God continues now;

we must reform our

world.

and joyful Father who is unveiled in the life and

lives to recognize his

As the preface of the feast of the Kingship of Christ puts it, the kingdom he proclaims is one of justice, love and peace. All these are active, ongoing realities that, at least here, are never to-

this

God

whose reign we honor

God's reign, his and power over all

rule

all in

gracious, loving, merciful

news". ..is that

something finally finished here or perhaps even in the future.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

of

nevolent one, that allows Jesus to urge us to trust, not to be afraid.

Whatever happens, we are sure of the Father' s presence and power active in the

not a place,

or anything else static,

Gospels, Matthew particularly, speak of

One

and joyful Father who is unveiled in the life and words of his Son perhaps most

of God, or

about the words

is

Jesus

reign and to re-establish the

words of His Son.

is active and dynamic, an ongoing reality continually operative in everything he is creating.

Neither is it something new. God has

life,

declares that this rule

harmony of

creation destroyed by sin.

In fact, the core of the

("Gospel")

we honor

is

is

"good news"

God whose

that this

tally perfect,

always moving toward

reign

a gracious, loving, merciful

See Dietzen, page

1

Family Reflections Andrew

Choose Words

Carefully

When

Discussing Family Members In our marriage preparation

we

program

discuss with engaged couples the re-

lationships with their families of origin.

For many married persons their families are important resources of companionship, counseling, and instrumental support.

A

general "rule"

keep a unified

we

suggest

is

to

&

been Jean's "Lancelot" who protected her when they were kids, and had become her confidant over the years. Though she didn't want Nick to intervene, Jean's call was for the emotional support that was characteristic of their relationship,

As it

it

was Nick was already finding

along with Eddy. He that his sister could "do better." Get-

difficult to get

felt

Terri Lyke to pick

themselves up after

a hard

fall, their

to

big fight

was

in the past. Jean felt as though she was the luckiest woman alive to have such a wonderful partner who was not above admit-

ting his failings.

Especially in the early years of marriage, couples

need

man who

the unfortunate circum-

genuinely wanted his marriage to work.

very careful of bad news they share about their spouse with their

stances of the argument between Jean and Eddy didn't help him in his struggle to treat Eddy like family and to be, at

families.

the very least, civil to him.

Meanwhile, Nick continues to struggle with merely being civil to Eddy.

What Jean hadn't understood was that she had violated an important boundary of her marriage by sharing transient bad news about her spouse with a family member. As much as Nick wanted to get along with Eddy, Jean's actions made

front. Visit their families

together as a couple, rather than separately.

And be

We

share with the engaged couples

a story about

Eddy and Jean, and Jean's Eddy and Jean had

older brother, Nick.

been married for six months, One day Jean calls Nick on the phone complaining about an argument with Eddy that got verbally abusive. Nick had always

ting

wind of

his struggle

more

It

only

made

difficult.

At a family gathering a few weeks Jean and Eddy, having reconciled from their spat, were aglow and enjoying their renewed love for each other.

Their relationship had taken a turn for later,

the better because of their mutual effort

it

more

difficult.

Jean

for her marriage to

is

be very careful about news about their spouses with family members. If you need to talk with someone, go to a priest, a counselor, or an objective friend who can be to

sharing negative

Eddy was

not perfect, but he was a good

come between her and

Eddy.

setting the stage

come between her and

Nick, or her relationship with her brother

Family members do not love your spouse the way you love your spouse. They won't forgive your spouse as you would.

Family bonds between a spouse and in-laws take time to develop and grow. trusted.

Often it takes many years for there to be genuine bonds of kinship. Sometimes it never happens. To give your and family of origin a fighting chance, be careful about what you say.

,

6 The Catholic

News

& Herald

May

Greensboro College To Host Charismatic Conference — A Charismatic be held PenteRenewal Conference and 18 — weekend — May GREENSBORO

of the Holy Spirit" on Friday night at 8

will

cost at

p.m. Father Vilkauskas has been appointed coordinator for diocesan preparation of the Third Millennium.

16, 17,

Greensboro College.

Workshops on

the

and the Power

roe, will discuss "Jesus

theme "Called

and Gifted for the Third Millennium," taken from the Apostolic letter of Pope John Paul II on "Preparation for the Jubilee of the Year 2000," will be offered.

The Holy Father has declared 1997 "The Year of Jesus," 1998 "The Year of the Holy Spirit," and 1999 "The Year of the

the Spirit,"

Father Ray Berg

member of the diocesan charismatic on "Baptism

in

and Dr. Richard Collings, director of ecumenism and evangelization at Our Lady of the Highways Church in Thomasville, will discuss "The Dangers

New Age Movement."

of the

Ray Berg,

Father

Mass on May 17

9 a.m.

Mass will also be celebrated Pentecost Sunday (May 18) at 11 a.m. on the grounds of Greensboro College.

— and continues

at

gifts to

All Christians are invited. Cost

will be

provided by Rev. Mr. Keith Kolodziej and Group. Rev. Mr. Kolodziej is a deacon at St. Matthew Church in Charlotte.

Holy Ghost Father Ed Vilkauskas, director of the Office of Evangelization for the Charlotte Diocese and pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mon-

grow

to

—

Catholic causes, your

over to those you love.

Gifts of securities essentially refer to using stocks, mutual funds, or some bonds to fulfill your charitable wishes.

Securities you've owned at least a year and a day are said to be long-term investments, and ones that have increased in value are known as appreciated prop-

You may

find that securities

is

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It's

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Joseph of the

gifts that

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fur-

ther the heartfelt goals of Christians ev-

erywhere. The following example

illus-

how a gift of stock can bring advantages to you as well as the Church.

trates

Paul and Cecelia Johnson, a hypothetical couple, decide to satisfy a pledge in the amount of $10,000 by giving stock

valued at $10,000 that they purchased several years ago for $4,000.

Although the asset has more than doubled in value, it produces an annual dividend of less than 2 percent. The Johnsons have discussed selling the stock but have not taken that step because of

A asked to choose from a long

home a

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counties

27 years and has 4 1

gift to their parish,

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They conserve

They give

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causes.

When

combined, the savings from

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

Could You Be Eligible For Membership?

The Catholic

Heritage Society honors

the Christian generosity of Catholic

who

are providing for the future

of the church. Membership

is

open

to

anyone who has agreed to make a planned gift to the Diocese of Charlotte, any of its parishes, schools, agencies,

a

You

are eligible if you

BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL, a GIFT OF

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Your tax advisor or stockbroker can answer questions you have about charitable ways of giving and tax benefits, or you may contact me at the Diocesan De-

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Joseph of the Pines has offered

market value of the property (not their original purchase cost of $4,000).

• They avoid the capital gains tax on the entire $6,000 increase in value. Had they sold the stock instead of funding their gift with it, this tax would have been

of

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7:30 p.m. with music by Hearts of Fire from the Diocese of Raleigh. Music for

weekend

spiritual director

of the conference and of the Renewal, will celebrate

the remainder of the

continues

for other purposes.

Greg

St. James Church Concord and long-

USA,

at

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service team, will focus

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God in the best possible ways. One such way is by assuring that His work

tax deduction for $10,000, the full fair

time

He is an advisor to the U.S.

stewardship and care deeply about serving

Diocese of Charlotte.

As you plan your gifts this year, you may be interested in knowing about assets other than cash or checks that can easily benefit and strengthen Catholic causes. All such gifts bring blessings, yet some types of gifts can provide you greater advantages. Paying careful attention to what you give can provide sub-

of

Bishops' Committee on the Laity.

who are committed to

"The Great Ju-

in

for the Laity.

dation or the Diocese of

Charlotte Diocese

through

speaker is Walter Matthews, director Chariscenter of

Walter Matthews

ocesan Foun-

erous, thoughtful Catholics here in the

parish, the diocesan Foundation or the

Smith, a parishioner

the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. In 1990, Pope John Paul II appointed Matthews a member of the Pontifical Council

causes, the di-

will

for Christians."

of

KELLEY

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May

2000

headquarters

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NC 28207. Telephone 704-331-1709 or 377-6871.

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May

& Herald 7

The Catholic News

1997

2,

Entertainment The following are home videocassette reviews from and Broadcasting. Each videocassette is available on VHS format.

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

Traveller

GOS

Hard-Edged Violence Ends Tale Of Gypsy Con Men NEW YORK (CNS) — Offering a small, offbeat story with

some

in-

teresting characters but a haywire

ending

is

The

"Traveller."

title

refers to an

American

clan of Gypsies originally from the

where they are called and the story is premised on the stereotype of such people as thieves and con artists.

Pat (Mark Wahlberg), the son of a former British Isles, "travelers,"

Jean's little girl, however, needs an expensive operation and Bokky tries for a big score with a grizzled old sharpster (James Gammon) from outside the clan.

The scam involves supposedly counterfeit bills which they switch for real money but they are dealing with gangsters who play for keeps.

What had been a low-key tale of

small-time con

men

turns into a need-

lessly

gory

traveler, tries to join

bloodbath

his father's clan but is

thro waway

rebuffed until

Bokky

in a

ending.

Director

Paxton) undertakes to give him a (Bill

Jack Green dechance. velops the narBokky takes him rative slowly, on the road teaching taking the time him the tricks of the to build symTHE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION trade, such as paving drivepathy for its charCAMPAIGN ways with used motor oil and acters, but it is all for short-changing people. naught with the hard-edged Pat is a slow learner but wants to violence that ends the picture. make the grade and much of the film Because of graphic violence, sexual follows their picaresque adventures situations, Gypsy stereotyping and ocalong the roads of the rural South. casional rough language, the U.S. CathoWhen one of their scams costs lic Conference classification is A-IV bartender Jean (Julianna Margulies) adults, with reservations. The Motion her job, Bokky returns her money and Picture Association of America rating is

—

they

fall in love.

R — restricted.

"The Bishop's Wife" (1947)

ture far

A

debonair, smartly tailored angel

premise. Fleeting profanity and brief

(Cary Grant) uses his heavenly powers

menace. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-II adults

to help the neglected wife (Loretta

Young) of

busy Episcopal bishop (David Niven) renew her husband's mina

istry to those in

need rather than

in rais-

money for a new cathedral. Director Henry Koster's sentimental ing the

Christmas fable has the virtue of a good script, sincere performances and some amusing moments with Grant's angelic

—

and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is

— parental guidance sug-

PG

gested.

"Looking for Richard" (1996) Playful documentary exploring the historical background, Elizabe-

powers and Monty Wooley as a softhearted old cynic. Most of the family will

than language and dramatic stagecraft

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

undertaken by actor Al Pacino and his

find

it

—

"Fantastic Voyage" (1966) The miniaturization of a medical team (Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch and Arthur O'Connell) to the size of a molecule and their injection into a stroke patient's bloodstream

way

is

the only possible

an important scientist. Director Richard Fleischer's incredible plot premise yields rich dividends in the form of exacting special effects re-creating the surreal world within the human body. Much suspense and some tense moments. The U.S. Cathoto save the life of

—

Conference classification is A-I general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. lic

"Inside" (1997)

Drawn-out South African prison drama in which a post-apartheid investigator (Louis Gossett Jr.) painstakingly

how

of Shakespeare's "Richard III" as cohorts in preparing for an American

version of the play. Also directed by

Pacino, the result

hodgepodge of

sometimes serious but often frivolous and at times self-indulgent, especially Pacino' s

that is insightful or emotionally in-

volving to this harrowing but familiar tale of extreme police brutality tolerated

under the former racist government. Recurring bloody beatings, a few instances of profanity and frequent rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

—

—

ciation of

a hapless chap (Bill Murray) inherits his

father's performing elephant, then

—

America rating

is

PG-13

— parents are strongly cautioned that some material

may be inappro-

priate for children

under

13.

"The Preacher's Wife" (1996) Charming remake of the 1948 "The Bishop's Wife," in

fantasy,

which an angel (Denzel Washington) is sent to help the discouraged Baptist minister (Courtney B. Vance) of a struggling inner-city church and his neglected wife (Whitney Houston) rediscover romance in their marriage.

Director Penny Marshall's slow-

—

ciation of

struggles to personally escort the unruly

pachyderm across the country to an impatient buyer. Directed by Howard Franklin, the comic proceedings are pleasant enough, though they never ven-

America rating

is

PG —

parental guidance suggested.

"The Stepford Wives" (1975) Katherine Ross stars in this failed thriller

about suburban wives behav-

ing like docile, mindless dolls.

windup

Directed by Bryan Forbes, the

harder

"Larger Than Life" (1996) Underperforming comedy in which

—

run-throughs in the

values of faith and hope is enlivened by an engaging cast and vibrant gospel songs. Romantic complications.

The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Asso-

little

Nino Kirtadze and Pierre Richard star in the romantic fantasy "A Chef In Love."

Catholic Conference classification is A-lll adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents are strongly cautioned that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

hammy

Dramatized violence, sexual references and occasional rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Assotitle role.

paced, sentimental story about the

without charges to the point of suicide.

Static direction by Arthur Penn brings

The U.S.

an amusing and whimsy,

warden

a racist prison

white professor (Eric Stoltz) being held

photo from Sony Pictures

is

fact

(Nigel Hawthorne) drove an idealistic

uncovers

CNS

beyond its limited odd-couple

it

tries to

sinister, the

be frightening and

more laughable

it

be-

comes. Adult hokum because of language and some visuals. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG parental guidance sug-

— —

gested.

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8

The Catholic News

"

"

& Herald

May

2,

1997

Solidarity:

What Makes saints

By Father John Crossin, OSFS Catholic News Service

is

It

a Virtue?

a central dimension of our

means that we are to share our spiritual and material goods with one another. We work together for the faith. It

ne striking thing about the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cultists near San Diego was their selfconcern. They apparently limited themselves to seeking their own transcendence and their destiny in outer

common

space.

Listening these days can be extremely difficult with so much noise telephones, television, music, pagers

How much others? As

I

thought did they give to

see

it,

the cultists' isolated

good.

Solidarity implies mutuality. That means that in the community of believers we have a lot to learn from each other.

Thus we must learn

ing. It is a friendly coalition of varied

groups.

There

always someone handing out literature or wishing to engage in conversation. We are one in our commitment to the unborn. While diverse in religious background, we respect each other while pursuing our common

—

is

purpose.

gether

contents copyright

Our

solidarity creates power. Toare strong. Together we can

we

pursue a just

social order.

In their isolation the Heaven's Gate

©1997 by CNS

solidarity is in Christ. Jesus

community with many When we are at our

blesses our

Such

to listen.

All

gifts

and

best

we share these

talents.

for the

good of all.

These gifts include gifts of healing.

Oppressed by sin as we are, we know that our community can itself be fractured and distracted from its true purposes. In the power of the Holy Spirit, especially as

manifested in the sacraments, our personal and communal sins can be healed.

Christ blesses us with the talents of good leaders. And the saints teach us how to live in imitation of Christ.

Our contemporary saints each of us probably knows at least one holy person teach us what solidarity in Christ really means in practice.

Service to others is characteristic of such solidarity. In solidarity the

—

—

"Our deepest longings are fulfilled

not in fleeing into

outer space but in

engaging our neighbor....

We are made to be with and

for others

—

in

solidarity with them."

leader washes other's feet as Jesus did at the Last Supper.

Our solidarity with others leads us to eternal life. Our ultimate solidarity will be with the saints in heaven.

Now we experience that imperfect yet genuine solidarity which works for a just and flourishing community on earth. Here we respect human dignity. Here we value each person's CNS

gifts.

photo by Michael HoyI

communal search

for life's

meaning

led to their demise.

Our deepest longings are

fulfilled

not in fleeing into outer space but in engaging our neighbor. We grow best when we share our spiritual and material goods out of deepest respect for one another.

We are made to be with and for others in solidarity with them.

—

The word "solidarity" reminds me

of

the Polish trade union by that name, of Lech Walesa and the fall of communism. Only years after hearing of the union did I learn that solidarity is a virtue.

How

clever of Pope John Paul II to make his favorite trade union into a virtue! In his 1987 encyclical "On Social Concerns," the pope wrote: "Solidarity is undoubtedly a Christian virtue" (No. 40).

Only later, in reading the new catechism, did I find that Pope Pius XII mentioned "the law of human solidarity and charity" back in 1939 (CatI

first

thought:

echism of the Catholic Church, No. 1939).

The word "solidarity" has a European ring to it. Americans might rather speak of friendship, community and the works of charity. Yet, solidarity with others in the communion of

— around us. Even more deafening

The word is

the "noise" with us: preoccupations, angers, resentments. To listen, we may have to change our ways of acting and let our internal selves be healed.

Yet we can learn to listen with head and heart. In solidarity, we learn that our poorest community members have gifts to offer and important things to say. Here the word "mutuality" implies that God speaks to us through others in many ways and that we should be alert to wise judgment wherever it is found.

Solidarity implies hope.

Recently I read that half the residents of nursing homes never have a visitor not even one a year. These people suffer a social isolation which can create despair. They lack that oneness with others in listening and in conversation that is the ordinary

—

—

stuff of

—

which hope

is

made.

In relationships with others, we build hope.

Solidarity also seeks the common good.

And solidarity implies commitment.

We commit ourselves to respect those who are different from ourselves.

Every year on Jan. 22 I attend the

'March live.

for Life' in

The crowd

is

Washington where I diverse and interest-

seemed

cultists

to

me

to lack this

sense of social justice.

Life is given greater depth when we serve others. We experience transcendence as we serve others. Thus, solidarity calls forth deep, and often unrealized, spiritual resources within our hearts and souls.

me

"solidarity" still reminds of a labor union. But this virtue

me that I am most myam in union with others.

also reminds self

when

I

(Father John Crossin,

OSFS

is

the

author of "Friendship; The Key to Spiritual Growth," which will be published this June.)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT St Maximilian Maria Kolbe "offered his life in place of a prisoner unknown to him in the concentration camp at Auschwitz" during World War .

II.

His action offered "a wonderful witness" of the virtue of solidarity, Pope

John Paul II said in his 1987 encyclical "On Social Concerns.

For the pope, solidarity is powerful. In fact, what the pope sees is "a new model" for "the unity of the human race.

in solidarity

—

Solidarity reflects a view of others as neighbors but not solely in terms of natural bonds.

Actually, the kind of neighbors people are the depth of their relationship makes all the difference here.

The virtue of solidarity is inspired by a vision of the "other" as "not only a human being with his or her own rights and a fundamental equality with everyone else, " but as "the living image of God" someone under the Holy Spirit's "permanent action."

That's why solidarity leads beyond "vague compassion or shallow distress" at other's misfortunes, the pope suggests. It leads to "a commitment to the good of one's neighbor with the readiness, in the Gospel sense, to 'lose oneself

"human and

—

—

—

for the sake of the other.

"'

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May

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Name an

insight

— a truth

that the poor

We Are What We Eat:

uniquely teach to others?

"They teach us generosity because they're always willing to share what little they have."

Lou Jerkich, Ravenna, Ohio

The Body of Christ

—

"That we cared for."

have the same human needs: to be loved and Barbara Grisinger, Charlotte, N.C.

all

—

By Father Lawrence E. Mick Catholic News Service

"They teach us thankfulness because no matter how hard you think your Michelle Marcsik, someone else's burden is greater."

Painesville, Ohio

—

life is,

s

"everal families of Vietnamese who had fled their country when Saigon fell to the forces of the north, arrived in our town and our parish in August 1975. They had been sponsored by several families in the parish, so I had the privilege of helping to welcome them to our country.

The first few months were quite an experience. They spoke little English refugees,

what you do for "They teach us to be humble because, as God himself the least of my children, you do for me."

James Palmer, Wrentham, Mass. said,

—

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If

and we spoke even

Ancient Israel Thought Solidarity Was a Given

By Father John J. Castelot Catholic News Service

T

JL he first readers of the Cain and Abel story would have gasped in hor-

"Am

ror at Cain's cynical question:

I

my

man

Matthew introduces Jesus as "the son of David, the son of Abraham"

To be human was not just

—

"to be"

to exist in commubut "to be with" nity with others. The value of solidar-

was a

given!

One's very identity was determined by belonging to a family, a clan, a

a people. Jews were "sons of Isbrothers and sisters with natural rights and corresponding duties to tribe,

rael,"

each other.

It was taken for granted that people came to each other's aid. They didn't have to wait for a poet such as John

Donne to write: "No man is an island," living in cold, selfish isolation from others.

Sometimes

solidarity in Israel took

a violent turn. When Jacob's family came into the land of Canaan, a man from a powerful local tribe raped their sister Dinah. When her brothers heard this, they "seethed with indignation" (Genesis 34:7).

The violence against Dinah was an

outrage on more than one level. There was the violence that one individual had inflicted on another. In addition, one family had violated another famiiy-

Dinah's brothers craftily tricked the sons of Hamor into a situation of helplessness, and when they were unable to defend themselves, "two of Jacob's sons took their swords, advanced against the city (of Shechem) without any trouble, and massacred all the

In

Vietnamese.

are."

We belong to one another, and we need each other. As St. Paul insisted, "The eye cannot say to the hand, T do not need you,' nor again the head to the

(1:1).

— Luke, with a more universal out-

look, traces Jesus' lineage all the

way

son of Adam, the son of (3:38). Jesus was a brother to everyone.

Jesus acknowledged this relationship by reaching out with care to all

back God"

to "the

He was

especially attentive to tfcose written off by society as unworthy of consideration. This drew down

people.

upon him the hatred of intensely classconscious people. So we read of people exclaiming, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them" (Luke 15:2).

CNS

Our

culture

was strange

to

them, as

was theirs to us.

They were overwhelmed by the sheer variety in our supermarkets, and we were fascinated by their style of cooking and the new tastes they introduced to us. They were stunned by the size of our middle-class homes, and we were

made this attitude why we read in Scrip-

feet,

T do not need you'"

photo by

Bill

Wittman

(1 Corinthians.

12:21).

members of the one the basis of our solidarity in the church. Our communion at the Eucharist goes beyond the hour of worship

Our

body

identity as

is

together.

As Augustine challenged

his people,

Jesus' followers their own. That's

"A profound mystery at the heart of our worship

ture that the ancient Christians "was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions

was

own, but they had everything There was no needy person among them" (Acts 4:32-34).

St. Paul reminded his readers of this. He said: "All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is nei-

reveals that

but

his

we

we

'receive' the

body of Christ,

also 'are' the body of Christ."

in common....

ther Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one (person) in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:27-28).

Now

amazed at how family needed.

The

a Scripture

is

scholar, author, teacher

and

lecturer.)

differences

space they

felt

a

seemed endless, and

ning.

One

thing

we

did share, however,

They were Catholic Chrisand we shared Sunday worship

faith.

tians,

(Father Castelot

little

they led to many moments of laughter and some experiences of frustration. We had so little in common at the begin-

was

that's solidarity!

is an eminently Christian virtue," says the Catechism of the Catholic Church (No. 1948).

together.

They didn't understand the readings and the homily, but the liturgy speaks also with the language of symbol and ritual. They knew the shape of the Mass and its meaning. They knew, and we knew, that we belonged to one another there, that we were brothers and sisters

In the mystery of the Eucharist, people who are very different parts of Christ's body, in some ways are in clear solidarity sharing the same life.

—

a reminder that we are most ourselves when we're

"When you

hear, 'The body of Christ,' you reply, 'Amen.' Be a member of Christ's body, then, so that your

may ring true."

Our solidarity

amen

leads us to visit the

meals and support to the grieving before and after the funeral, assist the immigrant family seeking a new beginning, and reach out to the unemployed with moral support and monetary assistance.

Could we do otherwise? We are one body. We belong to one another. Let our sick, offer

amen

ring true!

(Father Mick is a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a freelance writer.)

in Christ.

between us were important at Mass than the unity we shared as members of the body of All the differences

less

is

your own mystery

is

—

"Solidarity

in union with others.

it is

placed on the Lord's table. It is your own mystery that you are receiving. You are saying 'amen' to what you that

family:

Nutshell

Solidarity

and members,

—

illustrating his solidarity with Israelite history and with the entire human

being?"

less

Centuries ago St. Augustine, the great bishop, preaching to his assembly in northern Africa, recalled St. Paul's teaching that we are the body of Christ.

Augustine then added: "If you, therefore, are Christ's body

males." Jacob's other sons "sacked the city" (Genesis 34:25-27).

For better or for worse, the story illustrates the deep sense of solidarity the people felt.

It is significant that both Matthew and Luke give Jesus a "family tree"

brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9) For, in those ancient times, to ask that question was like asking: "Am I a hu-

ity

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Christ.

A profound mystery at the heart of our worship reveals that we "receive" the body of Christ, but we also "are" the body of Christ. We are linked to one another as parts of the same body, sharing the same life.

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May

People In The Pro-Life Congressman Says Faith Comes First Rep. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) Henry J. Hyde says faith has been the keystone of his pro-life convictions throughout his 23 years in Congress.

"The most important thing in my life is

—

my

Catholic faith," the Illinois Republican said at a press conference April 1 before speaking at a Kentucky Right to Life banquet in Louisville. Hyde, 73, added, "I think about my soul. It's one of the reasons I'm in this (pro-life) movement." Now chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Hyde became a nationally known figure in 1976 when, still in his first term in Congress, he ushered

through the

Hyde Amendment barring all

federal funding for abortion.

those feelings were tempered with understanding. After only 10 months as the

New

Career LIVERPOOL, England (CNS) One of Britain's best-known Catholic members of Parliament is stepping down after 1 8 years in the House of Commons.

But David Alton, known for his pro-life stance, plans to

reer as a

Political

resume

member

of the country's sec-

ond chamber, the House of Lords. Alton was first elected to the House of Commons for a seat in Liverpool in 1979 as a

member

of the Liberal Party.

He has

campaigned against abortion, euthanasia and embryo experimentation. He has also been prominent in fighting for human rights abroad in China, in the former Soviet Union and elsewhere.

—

Mahony Appoints

Woman

First

Chancellor LOS ANGELES (CNS) Cardinal Roger M. Mahony appointed Sister Cecilia Louise Moore as chancellor of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, making

—

woman

and

Sister Margaret Cafferty Dies Of

Cancer

SAN FRANCISCO

member

of

(CNS)

—

Pre-

at her motherhouse in San Francisco. She was 61. Her funeral was celebrated April 25 at St. Agnes Church in San Francisco. An educator, community organizer and social justice leader, Sister Cafferty was best known for her national and international work as a leader of women religious. She was executive director of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, from 1992 until March of this year, when advancing bone cancer forced her to leave

of cancer April 20

The LCWR's 1,000 members more than 78,000 U.S.

are leaders of

women

religious.

Father Pollard Cited For Work In Religious Education WASHINGTON (CNS) Father

—

tribution to the ministry of education in

a religious order to hold that position in

had been

priests before Cardinal

appointed the Sister of St. Joseph Carondelet to the post. She had been vice

the United States."

chancellor since 1994.

April 15 at the annual meeting of the

Portland Diocese Bids Farewell

To Archbishop George

PORTLAND,

Ore.

(CNS)

— Wor-

Mary's Cathedral for a special Mass April 20 to say farewell to Portland Archbishop Francis E. George.

Although some of those attending Mass expressed sadness that he is departing, shipers filled St.

both share a similar affection for the Lord and the church," said Father William, who is doing doctoral studies in political science at the University of Pittsburgh.

Award was

The F.

Sadlier Dinger

presented to Father Pollard

National Conference of Catechetical Leadership in Orlando, Fla. "Father Pollard has labored tirelessly to help publishers produce catechetical programs that are faithful to the Catechism of the Catholic Church," said William S. Dinger, president of William H. Sadlier Inc.

am delighted my brother has

"I

that

to be a Holy Cross priest," he said.

It is the first time the order has had twins

chosen

CNS

photo by Dianne Nordquist,

St.

Cloud

who both became

Visitor

he said.

At a post-Mass reception in the church basement, Dolores Lies said she was proud of Jim "and of Bill and of all our children." She and huswho died 3 1 years ago band Thomas when the twins were 4 years old had priests,

Besides having the same looks, Father William Lies (left) and his identical twin, Father James, share the same vocation as Holy Cross priests. They also have an uncle who is a priest, an aunt who is a nun and another uncle who is a religious brother.

sentation Sister Margaret Cafferty died

Mahony

first

Vocations "Besides our obvious similarities, we also

former head of the U.S. bishops' Office of International Justice and Peace and former provincial superior of his order, died of cancer April 19 at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame. The priest, who was 69 years old, was to be buried April 24 at the Holy Cross community cemetery on the University of Notre Dame campus following a funeral Mass at the university's Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

the archdiocese. All previous chancellors

first

Identical

—

John E. Pollard, executive director of the U.S. bishops' Office for the Catechism, has been cited for his "outstanding con-

her the

Twins Have

Holy Cross Father William Lewers Dies NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS) Holy Cross Father William M. Lewers,

that post.

Cardinal

News

bishop George will officially become Chicago's archbishop May 7.

—

his political ca-

1997

church's leader in western Oregon, Arch-

Retiring British Catholic M.P.

Plans

2,

By JOSEPH YOUNG LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (CNS) When newly ordained Holy Cross Father

—

James Lies offered a celebratory Mass in his hometown parish of St. Mary's in Little Falls, he had to assure the congregation that they were not seeing double.

His identical twin, Holy Cross Father William Lies, ordained three years earlier, was in the church with their mother, Dolores Lies, along with a few hundred extended family members and scores of friends.

"I was a little nervous, so I thought about having (my brother) stand up here instead of me, hoping you wouldn't notice," Father James Lies told the congregation before the Mass.

Father James then made an aisle-byaisle circuit of the church, blessing the well-wishers with liberal douses from a sprig dipped in a bowlful of holy water.

—

—

10 children.

"Jim looked really relaxed," she said. his homily at home and asked me to critique it."

"He rehearsed

The twins are continuing a tradition of religious vocations in the family.

—

School Three of Dolores' siblings Sister of St. Francis Mary Hueller, Pallottine Father Francis Hueller and Brother Norbert Hueller, a Christian have served the Brother of Ireland church for a total of more than 150 years.

Father Nicholas Landsberger, St. Mary's pastor who served as master of ceremonies for the Mass, said he knew of only one other priest who had a twin retired Father James Minette, a priest of the St. Cloud Diocese who now lives

—

—

in California.

"But his brother did not become a he said, which caused some con-

"That may have been a good deal more fun for me than for you," he told the

priest,"

worshipers.

fusion

Ordained April 5 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Notre Dame, Ind., Father James Lies is assistant director of campus ministry at Notre Dame. Father William also was ordained at Notre

twin went out on dates.

Thankfully, the Lies twins need not worry about that type of confusion just the everyday, run-of-the-mill mis-

Dame.

twins are subject.

when

Father Minette' s identical

—

taken identities to which

all

identical

Pope To Take Vacation In Northern Italian Mountain Retreat Pope John Paul II will take his summer vacation VATICAN CITY (CNS)

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Vatican spokesmen could not immediately confirm the details as released by the diocese, but they acknowledged it was customary for the news of the pope's impending vacation to be broken by the bishop who will act as host.

Pope John Paul's customary holiday in the woods at 4,000 feet is meant as a period of absolute repose. In recent years, spokesmen say, the now 76-year-old pope has passed the time reading, writing poetry, praying and walking the trails.

Lengthier hiking expeditions were the hallmark of his summer trips in the early days of his pontificate.

The pope generally stays in the village of Les Combes. Two years ago, he celebrated Mass with the inhabitants of the village. Last summer a museum dedicated to Pope John Paul was opened there.

May

2,

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1997

Seniors Enjoy Fellowship At Spring Fling By

& Herald

LARCUM

Conference To Include Session For Lay Leaders

KATHY SCHMUGGE

— There an HICKORY Polish saying, old is

HICKORY — The annual Bishops'

nieradosc," "Sarosc which translates "Old age is not joy."

Senior citizens in the Diocese of

Ecumenical Dialogue, also known as

Charlotte who participated in the

Center and for the

1

11

1th

the

LARCUM conference, is scheduled

for

May

6-7 at the Catholic Conference first

time will

annual CRISM (Catholic Retirees in Special Ministries) Spring Fling totally contradicted that maxim, allow-

include a special session for lay

ing nothing but joy to overflow dur-

Stress: Its Implications for the

ing the fun-filled day.

author of Gray Hair and I Don 't Care, activities were well-orga-

Church," directed by Conventual Father Canice Connors, former pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Winston-Salem and former president and CEO of the St. Luke Institute in Suitland, Md. Father Connors, who holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, travels nationally to serve as a resource person at retreats, workshops, conferences and lectures. He speaks and writes articles on human sexuality, sexual abuse and pedophilia and has served as a consultant for the U.S. Catholic Bishops' Conference.

The clergy conference includes

nized, interesting and kept the se-

three presentations:

leaders.

The conference theme

The April 23 event at the Catholic Conference Center was organized

by CRISM coordinator Suzanne Bach. The day carefully blended the goals of the ministry, "planning, praying and playing," with greater emphasis

on the

"We

last

two

objectives.

can free up so

much energy

with laughter," Bach told the approxi-

mately 105 participants

who

Parishioners from Our Lady of Consolation Church a unique game derived from Bingo.

in

Charlotte

make their own cards

for

repre-

sented 14 different parishes.

Under the expertise of Carlita Hunter, recreation consultant and

is

"Clergy

"Naming

the

move. The

Issues and Sources," "Reflecting on the

theme of the day revolved around magazines, so decorations and many

Issues and Sources in a Faith Context," and "Planning Effective Supports and Interventions." Small-group discussions and worship services are also

niors happily on the

of the activities utilized pictures

from

periodicals.

The limited

free

time during lunch was filled with music by accordion player Don Young, who was later joined by pianist/organist Mary Finlayson, a senior parishioner at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Charlotte.

A scavenger hunt, bingo, comical skits, chair dancing, sing-a-

games were

also

part of Spring Fling activities.

The

longs, and trivia

included.

The

group from St. Therese Church in Mooresville prepare Bingo," a game designed for Spring Fling.

to take part in

"Reverse

more of themselves.

The Spring Fling was a new experience for Virginia Williamson, a parishioner at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte. "The fun, the spirituality, the Mass were inspiring," she said. and optimism demonstrated during the event and

the energy

lives, these

joy

it is

to

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Mother Teresa Declared Fit For Travel, Plans Tour CALCUTTA, India (CNS) —

Employment Opportunities Director of Youth Ministry: St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Winston-Salem, N.C., seeks a dynamic individual for this full-time position.

Mother Teresa, who was confined to bed and a wheelchair for some eight months, has been described by her doctor as "fit for travel now" and plans an international tour during May and June.

Ongoing

The 86-year-old founder of the of hospitals beginning last August and underwent an angioplasty last November, her third in five years.

"She is well and fit for travel now," said Mother Teresa's cardiologist, Ashim Kumar. However, a Missionaries of Charity nun and a qualified nurse will accompany Mother Teresa on her journey, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency "I

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Just prior to her departure, she

is

to

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Board of Directors of the Knights of Colum-

bus recently appointed current Supreme Treasurer Robert F. Wade to the office of deputy supreme knight. Wade, a member of the board and past state deputy of

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Twelve Arrested

fuller realization.

The

New Testament indicates

that this reigning presence of

By MARK PATTISON ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS)

not

at

this

it

—

protesters were arrested in a demonstration held at the Pentagon against the Army's School of the Americas.

way, as part

The

of the mystery of God's creating love,

protest,

which drew 200

to the

U.S. military headquarters complex just

we can understand at least a little how the reign of God will always be here, perhaps

outside Washington, featured a cos-

and always be coming, as long as the

tumed Uncle Sam leading

Creator continues his work.

people, each representing a Latin Ameri-

The more we

are

its continuance in eternity, the greater is our confidence that, in Paul's words, nothing can separate us from the love of God that comes to us in Christ Jesus our

The nonviolent the

in

bill

came near

protest

end of an April 19-29

support for a

seeking

vigil

introduced by U.S. Rep.

Joseph Kennedy, D-Mass., to close the School of Americas, a training ground at Fort Benning, Ga., for Latin American military officers.

Paddy Inman, one of the organizers, said 16 were prepared for arrest, but that Pentagon security must not have spot-

Lord.

A free brochure,

dozen

a

can nation, to the Pentagon's parade grounds, where they were "shot" by a cardboard machine gun.

aware of the power us now and of

among

of this divine rule

School Of Americas Protest

In

Twelve

faithfulness.

look

English or Span-

answering questions Catholics ask about baptism practices and sponsors is available by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701.

Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same adish,

ted

them

As testers,

As

CNS

man

in

clerics outside the

gathered to

all.

aloud a pledge of nonviolent action, vow-

them away,

ing "openness, friendliness and respect"

and

later as they led

up from the

others.

the protest started, they read

to

all,

including the targets of their pro-

test.

"We stand for life. We stand for non-

out as a

Day

Then I began

to get involved

in activities

Much to my

surprise,

I

campus

Worker house

Washington, who began the rally outside the main entrance of the Pentagon on an overcast morning as workers silently filed in for another day at work.

"Hear our nonviolent witness on behalf of victims created by the Pentagon, the No. 1 killing institution in the world.

We come here in humility and a spirit of

homesick freshman.

...

became a

Catholic

repentance," Laffin said.

leader!"

Maryknoll Father Roy Bourgeois, started his campaign to shut down the School of the Americas six years ago, said the Pentagon action was one of the

-Mindy Marshall'95

"sacred moments in the struggle for peace and justice.... We are here to speak for those whose voices have been silenced."

Inman

said Bolivia, Nicaragua

and

El Salvador, the three nations with the highest

number of School of the Ameri-

cas graduates, are also the three nations

with the worst

human

rights records in

Latin America.

Raleigh,

NC

On their first day of school, Mindy

Nashville Elementary School Nashville,

NC

Marshall's third

graders received a surprise:

books

wrapped up

the

them with

'gift

ing',"

to

College,

on

—

of the four churchwomen slain in El Salin 1980. Of those tried for the murders, a majority were School of the

vador

Americas graduates.

Vento wept as he recounted their sto-

Ellacuria, one of six Jesuits

left

a

trail

said.

of blood and suf-

where they have

Carmelite Sister Mary Ann Foley list of School of the Americas graduates, one from each country, followed by some of their activities. The list included former Panama strongman Manuel Noriega, plus people found responsible for the Washington car-bombing death of Chilean exile Orlando Letelier and the massacre at El Mozote, read a

and it

to her students gift

Tony Vento came to participate from Cleveland, the home town of Jean Donovan and Sister Dorothy Kazel, two

wrapped.

good

The Catholic College of the Carolines

in

Bills introduced in

"How do you

in past

of the Americas has been hidden away for years.

But you can't hide

in the day-

light."

He find the defendant?"

Congress

down the School of the Americas have gone down to defeat. But Father Bourgeois told CNS, "It's a process. You can't shortcut (it). The School sessions to close

El Salvador.

labeled as

"hogwash"

the notion

As the overcast gradually lifted, the protesters walked most of the way

such protests are ineffectual and anachronistic remnants of the 1960s.

"When there's an injustice, people respond," Father Bourgeois said. "Why? Because we are people of compassion,

around the Pentagon

people of good will."

Sister Foley asked. "Guilty!" replied the Belmont, North Carolina 28012-2795 • Phone 704*825>6665 • Toll-free 888* BAC •0110

murdered

housekeeper and her teen-age daughter.

Again of those held responsible in the deaths, a majority were School of the Americas graduates.

"They have

returned," he added.

Abbey

to Jesus."

groups in their home nations, Inman fering in every country

Belmont

peace and justice causes for the past 24 years, but turned her attention to the School of the Americas after traveling to El Salvador. There she said she met Rufina Amaya, the sole survivor of the El Mozote massacre, which took more than 1,000 lives, including that of her husband and four children.

Knopf, 42, told Catholic News Service she is given to anger upon hearing of such deeds, but "I turn my rage over

El Salvador in 1989 along with their

environment...

this at

mock

execution, said she has been involved in

labor organizers, educators and student

supportive

now she's passing

of learn-

she explains.

The key

a

is

Mindy discovered

like

presents. "I pre-

sented

last-

ing learning

Phoebe Knopf of Boston, who represented El Salvador during the

He clutched crosses bearing their names and that of Father Ignacio

Graduates target religious leaders, teaching and

their graves.

ries.

Sanderson High School,

Third Grade Teacher

parade grounds.

After the mock executions, some protesters dug up chunks of dirt from the grounds and tossed them atop the "executed" of different nations to signify its

in

who

lesse O.

photo by Bob Roller

April

protest by religious groups against

violence," said Art Laffin of the Dorothy

"I started

Pentagon

28 during a an Army military training center. About 200 people demand the closure of the School of the Americas located in Georgia.

Police arrest an unidentified

security officers arrested the pro-

a loud cheer rose

dress.

quiet,

13

often

God is

something we merit or "build." It is his work, a pure gift to his people when they try to live as a community of charity and

When we

& Herald

other protesters.

until they

reached

that

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& Herald

The Catholic News

May

2,

1997

Diocesan News Briefs Knights Dedicate Ramp The Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council 1695

—

ASHEVILLE

Telecommunications' Media

CHARLOTTE — Charismatic Mass

Lending Library comprises 1,500 videos, hundreds of audio cassettes and a small book collection. No fee is charged for previewing or using materials for personal enrichment. For use in a class, a nominal fee is charged. Items can be shipped upon request.

This month's video profile: "Grandma's Bread" focuses on the Eucharist and First Communion.

"The Right Choice" is the story of an expected voice an unborn child guiding a teen-ager from the despair of an abortion clinic to the hope of a new life. For teen-agers.

celebrated the second Sunday each

"How Do I Go On?" explores how

recently donated $4,700 for a handicap

entry to the Basilica of St. front entrance.

The

Lawrence

entry, constructed of

architectural concrete to

match the adja-

cent walk and architecture, will serve as

a memorial to the council.

deceased members of

all

The

project

was inspired by

the recent death of Brother Knight Steven

Saxton,

who was

confined to a wheel-

chair.

Charismatic Mass

is

fice of

month

at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral.

Healing service at 3 p.m. Pot luck supper follows Mass.

HIGH POINT A Charismatic Mass is celebrated the third Thursday of every month at the Maryfield Nursing home chapel at 7:30 p.m.

—

ASHEVILLE

— A Healing Mass

adults.

For information on

these

May

16-17 at

persons.

CHARLOTTE — A Mass body and

Wednesday each month Church

at

for heal-

spirit is the first

Peter

at St.

$10 per person to cover refreshment and t-shirt costs.

Sponsors and participants are needed. fee

Proceeds will fund cancer research, education and support. For more information, call Meg Smith, (704) 465-1076.

— A novena

to the

Blessed Mother is at St. Vincent de Paul Church each Saturday at 8 a.m.

And Leaders' Schools WINSTON-SALEM — Ultreya

Ultreya

is

School is 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday each month.

—

Ultreya for the Asheville, Arden and Henderson ville areas is 7:30 p.m. the second Friday each month at St. Barnabas Church. Leaders' School is the second Sunday each month between Masses.

ASHEVILLE Ultreya is 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at St. Eugene Church.

—

Ladies Altar Guild

TRYON — The Ladies Altar Guild John the Baptist Church meets the second Wednesday each month preceded by an 11:30 a.m. Mass. The organization hosts monthly coffees the Sunday after the meetings at the 8:30 and 1 1 a.m.

Masses, and assists community organizations like Hospice, Steps to Hope and Outreach Ministry. Fund-raising activities benefit these organizations and the St.

The Guild's Attic Treasures Sale May 17 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. St.

parish.

sell

baked goods and

hot dogs as well. For information, call

Joan

McAdam,

present Franz Schubert' s

(704) 625-2470.

CHARLOTTE — The diocesan Of-

July 21-Aug. 5. Cost from

meals and accommodations. For information and reservations, call Kathleen Potter in Charlotte, (704) 366-5127.

National Charismatic Conference STATESVILLE A bus has been chartered for travelers from Statesville and Charlotte who will attend the 30th anniversary commemoration of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Pittsburgh, Penn., June 27-29. For reservation, accommodation and conference information, call Michael An, (800) 882-

—

3004.

G Major May 4 at 6 p.m. Admission For

details, call (704)

aged young adults evening in May at

every Sunday St. Joan of Arc details, call

Inner Healing Retreat BELMONT "Inner Healing

—

(Healing the Child Within)," a May 2325 retreat directed by Father Peter Jugis,

Mrs. Bobbie

May,

May

Adult Study Group

CHARLOTTE

523-4641.

is

Church. For time and other (704) 255-0149.

New

$1,499, which includes airfare,

and Rev. Mr. Hugo

illustrates the processes that lead

to inner healing through teaching,

— An

adult study

group meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month to discuss The Catechism of the Catholic Church and sacred Scripture at 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church. For details, call Mary Dore, (704) 393-7563 (home), or (704) 365-5490 (work).

Marriage Encounter Weekend HICKORY The next Marriage

—

Encounter Weekend is Sept. 19-21 at the Catholic Conference Center. To register, call Tom or Emilie Sandin, (910) 2744424. For information, call Steve or Peggy Geiger, (910) 845-5081.

medi-

Landings Follow-Up Program

mu-

BREVARD — "Living Your Catho-

prayer and Mass. The sacrament of

101," an outreach of the Land-

Aquinas Church hosts a

direction will be available. Cost

ings program, continues at Sacred Heart

of the Blessed Virgin

per person, and registration deadline

St.

May Crowning Mary May 6 at 7

p.m. Participants will honor Mary in song and prayer, and will adorn her statue with flowers. For more information, call Patty Kersey, (704) 598-3898.

Eucharistic Adoration

CHARLOTTE — Perpetual Eucharistic

adoration

is at St.

Gabriel Church.

Contact Kathleen Potter, (704) 3665127, for information.

Eucharistic adoration is at St. Matthew Church each Friday following the 9 a.m.

Mass and

lasting until the 9 a.m.

Saturday Mass. Call Pat Gundaker, (704) 366-9687, or Bernice Hansen, (704) 846-

2958, for details.

BELMONT — Perpetual

adoration

the

is at

Eucharis-

Belmont Abbey

Chapel, located behind the abbey church

and monastery. For information, (704) 399-2701.

ASHEVILLE

— The

Lawrence welcomes

all

call

Basilica of St.

to adoration of

from 6 a.m.9 p.m. For information call the parish office, (704) 252-6042. the Blessed Sacrament daily

HIGH POINT ristic

ing

adoration

— Perpetual Eucha-

is at

Home chapel.

Mary Lanham,

the Maryfield Nurs-

For

details, call

Joe or

(910) 454-4551.

Natural Family Planning Course CHARLOTTE The Couple to Couple League's four-class natural fam-

—

ily

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talists

—

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reconciliation and individual spiritual

7:30 p.m. the second Friday each month at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Leaders'

is

—

CHARLOTTE

Blessed Mother Novena

of

Schubert Spring Concert The choir of St. Ann Church and symphony instrumen-

CHARLOTTE

tations, sharing, a healing service,

May Crowning

ARDEN

will benefit the school.

is

7:30 p.m.

CHARLOTTE

For information, to pur-

—

for Life

American Cancer Society's

The

10.

Young Adults Bible Study ASHEVILLE A study of the Gos-

NEWTON — The Catawba County is

May

chase tickets or to make a donation, call Laura Jo Goldston, (910) 884-1053; or Karen Hulin, (910) 886-2000. Proceeds

resources, call (704) 331-1717.

Cancer Society's Relay

— Immaculate Heart

hosts a dinner-dance

and other

month at St. Joan of Arc Church at 7 p.m.

ing mind,

auction

is free.

For

people with HIV/AIDS and terminal illnesses is the second Thursday each call

Mary School

2 in

life.

Southside Park, Highway 321, Newton.

All churches in Catawba County are asked to participate with teams of 10-15

For information or transportation (704) 252-3151.

of

changed for

annual Relay for Life for

Dinner-Dance Auction

HIGH POINT

to redesign your future after crisis has

unit of the

Healing Masses

—

—

and Maria Munoz, (704) 849-0891; or Richard and Carmen Cashman, (704) 442-9681.

planning course begins May 13 at at St. Matthew Church. For

7:30 p.m.

registration

and information,

call

Alex

May call

For information or to (704) 327-8692.

19.

is

$1 15 is

Church on May 4 from 9:15-10 a.m. with

register,

"Introduction to Healing Prayer," pre-

sented by

Tom

Vallie.

For

details, call

(704) 883-9572.

Secular Franciscans Order ASHEVILLE The Order of SecuFranciscans meets to share in com-

—

lar

mitment

to the apostolic life the

second

Saturday of each month at the Basilica of St. Lawrence. For information, call Helen Turek, (704) 684-1533.

Living Waters Retreats

MAGGIE VALLEY — "The Beatitudes and Discipleship" retreat

FORT MILL, S.C.

—

St.

Philip Neri

Church sponsors "A Taste of Italy" Festival May 10 from 3-9 p.m. at Fort Mill High School, 118 Munn Road, Fort Mill.

Highlights include celebrity appearances, balloon rides, Italian cuisine, music and raffles. Admission is free. For information, call (803) 548-7282.

Community

Life

Workshop

GREENSBORO — Vicariate Community Life Network sponsors a parish social ministry workshop May 17 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Topics will include the faith dimension of parish social ministry, welfare reform and community life commissions. For information, call Sister Anne Joseph Edelen, DC, (910) 274-5577.

Fatima Pilgrimage The 12th Annual Pilgrimage

May

17-23 life

$250; $460 for couples.

"Viriditas:

of Italy" Festival

a

of the believer directed by Capuchin Franciscan Father Michael Crosby. Cost is

"A Taste

is

based on Jesus' vision of the

Greening Power"

is

a

June 9-13 nature retreat directed by Sister Jo Anne Murphy, OSF, and Sister Jane Schmenk, OSF, focusing through a hands-on experience of the mountains on Hildegard of Bingen, who believed that Christ brings vitality to those in need.

Cost

is

$200.

"In the Breaking of the Bread"

is

a

June 14-20 retreat directed by Blessed Sacrament Father Eugene LaVerdiere focusing on the origins and development of the Eucharist as explained by Luke.

Cost

is

$250.

To

register, contact Living Waters Reflection Center, 1420 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, N.C. 28751. For information, call (704) 926-3833.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish news for the diocesan news briefs.

Good photographs,

preferably

to

black and white, are also welcome. Sub-

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mit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the publication date.

May

2,

The Catholic News

1997

World And National News Catholics Urged To Fight Assisted Suicide Promoters MARQUETTE, Mich. (CNS)

in April. Father

—

addressed the National Association

cils,

group who will begin in May

meeting in Atlanta in April. Noting that 8 percent of U.S. permanent deacons are already in charge of parishes that are without resident pastors, Father Rice said

suicide, said the

head of the state's "Now, more than

Catholic Conference.

that percentage is likely to increase as

ever, the time to act is today, maybe even begin tonight," urged Sister Monica Kostielney, president and chief execu-

the priest shortage worsens. "This in-

The Mercy

diaconate ought to be studied very care-

tive officer of the conference.

who continued in late April to speak out against the group's efforts, sister,

made her

initial

creased

'parochialization'

fully, lest the

of the

diaconate be cast as a 'min-

iaturized priesthood,'" he said.

plea during a lecture in

Marquette earlier in the month. She said a group calling itself Merian's Friends will try to gather 350,000 signatures in an effort to put the legalization of assisted suicide

on the

state ballot in 1998.

Panel: Laity, Priests Both Essential To Church Renewal COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. (CNS)

Salvation For Gays Requires Celebacy, Says Vatican

Newspaper

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

— Gay

people can attain salvation, but the Catholic Church expects them to remain celibate, said an article in the Vatican

of renewal will continue in the

newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano.

"God loves us as we are," Dominican Father Jean-Louis Brugues wrote April

Catholic Church because the Holy Spirit

23, "with our limitations, our particulari-

The

spirit

continues to inspire the lay people will

have

to

do the work, according

panel of speakers at sity in Collegeville.

St.

—

who to a

John's Univer-

But Father Andrew

Greeley, a sociologist and author, said

have an important role

priests also

church renewal

if

be successful. In fact, priests will be the ones holding parish communities together, helping to make the parish a place that all can live with, the Chicago priest said during the is

to

and our wounds, which can become to sanctification." The French priest, who teaches moral theology and is a member of the International Theological Commission, said nothing in church teaching suggests that gays and lesbians are cut off from salvation but they should refrain from sexual activity, ties,

ways

—

as should heterosexual singles.

Brazilian

Bishops Urge

Government Action On Poverty,

April 17 panel discussion.

Human Algeria Must End Violence, Promote Dialogue, Pope Tells

Ambassador

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Algeria has to break the cycle of violence and promote dialogue to restore peace after years of conflict, Pope John Paul the country's

Briefs

Nick Rice, president of Coun-

of Diaconate Directors at their annual

to gather signatures to legalize assisted

15

the National Federation of Priests'

Michigan Catholics must waste no time in fighting a

& Herald

II

told

new envoy to the Holy

See.

"The culture of violence must give way pope said as

Rights

—

BRASILIA,

Brazil (CNS) Brazil's bishops have criticized the government of President Fernando Henrique Cardoso for failing to reduce poverty and curb ongoing human rights abuses in South America's biggest country. "We cannot remain indifferent to the marginalization of millions of people and to so many crimes committed against Brazilian bishops said in a state-

to the culture of peace," the

life," the

Ambassador Mohamed-Salah Dembri

ment issued during their annual assembly, which ended April 1 8. "The violence

presented his credentials April 24. Two days earlier, the news surfaced that Is-

lamic fundamentalists had massacred 93 people in a village near the capital, Algiers.

permeates all society is also a consequence of economic policies that have produced" one of the world's biggest gaps in income distribution, the statethat

ment

said.

—

standoff between the government

Return Of Refugees To Bosnia

rebels.

—

Peru, expressed his sorrow and pain over the deaths that resulted from the mili-

ambassador's residence in Lima. "After the hostages became a family for me, so the death of Dr. (Carlos) Giusti, the death of the members of the army and the death of the members of the MRTA bring me immense pain," the archbishop told journalists April 23, the day after the rescue. tary rescue of hostages at the Japanese

four months of permanent contact

lasting peace

...

all

depends on the right to rehome. Cardinal Roger

ating with the forces of the international

turn to one's

community, so

Etchegaray, president of the Pontifical

tilities

and Peace Commission, made the remarks in mid-April during a meeting in Geneva with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Sadako Ogata, a Vatican statement said. Cardinal Etchegaray said he wanted to convey Pope John Paul IPs deep concern over the refugee problem in Bosnia.

Justice

African Bishops Say Arms Sales, Prejudice At Heart Of Conflicts

NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS)

—

Preju-

arms trade, povof vengeance are the sins

dice, the international

erty

and a

spirit

of current conflicts in Africa,

the continent's leading bishops said.

Vatican Official Appeals For Safe

and

Peruvian Archbishop Mourns Those Who Died In Hostage Rescue LIMA, Peru (CNS) Archbishop Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Ayacucho,

at the root

NFPC

President Urges New Vision Of Diaconate ATLANTA (CNS) An inadequate

Peruvian Archbishop Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne breaks down in tears while discussing the end of the Peruvian hostage crisis at an April 23 press conference in Lima. On the right is Japanese envoy Terusuke Terada. The two were part of a team trying to negotiate a peaceful settlement in the four-month

suffering of Africa's people

is

The

"the re-

sult of sin committed both by Africans and non-Africans alike," said the members of the standing committee of the

that the cessation of hoscan come about, and the path toward an authentic democracy can be taken once more," the pope said at the end of his general audience April 23.

Says 'No True Muslim' Would Attack Pope ROME (CNS) A Muslim will

Iranian Official

—

never attack the pope, according to Iran's top diplomat. "I can say that no true Muslim thinks of attacking, or of planning or inspiring hostile acts against the pope," Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akabar Velayati said in an interview printed in the Rome daily newspaper // Messaggero April 23. Noting that the Italian government had just accused Iran of preparing terrorist attacks against Pope

has led to the increasing

Vatican envoy has appealed for the safe

"parochialization" of permanent deacons, a priest told a national conference

return of an estimated 1.5 million refu-

Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of

John Paul II and the Vatican, Velayati was asked why the pope in particular should be a target. "We Iranians in particular have and want to maintain a very

gees in Bosnia-Herzegovina, saying a

Africa and Madagascar. The committee

close cooperation with the Vatican."

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

vision of diaconal ministry in the United

States

—

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members, along with the presidents of the continent's national and regional

bishops' conferences, met in Nairobi

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(CNS)

— Pope

John Paul II launched an appeal for peace in Zaire

amid news of fresh

atrocities in

Donations For Aging Religious Called Heartening

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics

donated $26.4 million during the 1996 national collection for aging religious sisters, brothers and priests, according to the National Religious Retirement Office.

The collection for 1996 was the second highest

amount

since the first collection

A record high of $26.8

the war-torn central African nation. "I

taken up in 1988.

ask insistently that all the parties involved in the conflict accept an honest dialogue and a true negotiation, cooper-

was collected in 1994 and in 1995 what is now the third highest amount came in at $25.5 million. million

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16 The Catholic

News

& Herald

May

cS/.

— those

al-

—

ready settled and those moving there were confronted with a 20-mile round

mostly on unpaved roads, to go to

Mass

Margaret Mary 102 Andrew Place P.O. Box 99 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 St.

(704) 686-3243

at

Asheville.

St.

As

Pastor:

Father

Andrew J. Latsko

Masses: Sat.: 5:30 p.m.; Sun.: 8:30, 11 a.m.

Number

of parishioners:

Number

of

525

the roots of

in

Beacon and soil,

need for a new Catholic church east

of Asheville was realized.

In the spring of 1936, Bishop William Hafey of Raleigh purchased a plot

of land in the

Vicariate: Asheville

Lawrence Church

other industries took hold in the area the

Grovemont subdivision of

Swannanoa. Benedictine Father Michael Mclnerney of Belmont Abbey served as architect, and with funding from a bequest through the Catholic Extension Society, construction of the church and a rectory was underway on the site originally intended as the location for a hotel.

Bishop Hafey dedicated St. Margain October 1936. Father Joseph Federal, who later served the Diocese of Salt Lake City as bishop, was

ret

1997

JKargaret JRary GJiurcJi

combe County Catholics

trip,

2,

Mary Church

garet

Mary Church. He served

there for

as pastor

two decades, extending pasto-

ral efforts into the

While

ecumenical

commu-

Swannanoa, he founded SAGE, the seniors club that became one of the parish's most active groups during Father Keating' s pastorate and remains so today.

Father Keating was succeeded in 1994 by Father Anthony Marcaccio, currently priest-secretary to Bishop William G. Curlin. While at St. Margaret Mary, Father Marcaccio stressed lay ministry and led a renovation effort of the church's interior. In 1995, he was called nity.

in

to Charlotte to serve in the bishop's of-

broadened its activities and the youth have continued to actively participate in church life. Community outreach includes ministering at the Veterans

Administration Medical Center, to the area needy through projects like Habi-

Humanity, and to students at and colleges. Special attention is also being placed on service to the homebound and the aged.

Adult education, CCD, Landings and other catechetical efforts add to partat for

local schools

meet

annex building, recently rented by the parish for office and classroom use. in the

The parish celebrated its 60th an-

fice.

Father tor,

now

ish life; several of these groups

Andrew

Latsko, current pas-

niversary in October 1996. Present

Margaret Mary

were several original parishioners who still call the Swannanoa Valley

has ministered to

St.

parishioners since mid- 1995. Father Latsko continues to

home

thanks to Charles D.

emphasize

service ministries and has

Owen and Beacon Manufacturing Company. It was

strengthened the train-

Owen's impressions of

The parish

ing and implementa-

mountain region that led him

tion of lay ministers of

to enrich the production of

1933 when a connection between Swannanoa, N.C, and New Bedford,

boundary was designed to include four townships in eastern and southeastern Buncombe County: Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Fairview and Broad River.

The latter two have since been trans-

Mass., brought a migration of Catho-

ferred to other jurisdictions.

Carolina mountain area called "Grey Eagle" by the native Cherokee. Thanks to that influx of

Sisters from St. Genevieve-of-thePines in Asheville offered

Catholics due to industrial relocation,

rishioners in the fall of 1936.

households: 265

SWANNANOA — The year was

lics to the

St.

Margaret Mary Church was

founded.

A key figure in this migration was Charles D. Owen, whose family's Beacon Manufacturing Company was New

installed as first pastor.

enced an enrichment of the Catholic Church in western North Carolina as well.

been activated, the Ladies Guild has

—

room

—

became evident.

purpose addition in 1965, and after a delay was dedicated by

Bishop Vincent Waters

in

1969.

A parking area across the

street

from the church was do-

after.

The Diocese of Charlotte

A year

influx of northeastern Catholics to the

was established in 1972.

Beacon began closing its New England plant; the transferal of equipment and personnel to Swannanoa soon followed.

In previous years, eastern Bun-

later its first bishop, the

region. In 1933,

Name Men's Club has

as more educational space well as social and worship

nated to the parish soon there-

thereby bringing in an

process, he indirectly influ-

the parish grew over the next three decades, the need for

As Owen's family business grew, in the South,

the family business. In the

pastorate the Holy

As

Ground was broken for a multi-

so did the textile manufacturing base

the parish. During his

catechetical instruction for pa-

England's industrial landscape. Owen purchased a farm in Swannanoa in 1923, and two years later, the plant he had built in western North Carolina to complement the business began operations. part of

this

Reverend Michael

Most

Begley, appointed former fellow seminarian Atonement Father Pius Keating as pastor of St. MarJ.

Mercy Sisters Dedicate Administration Center BELMONT

—

The Sisters of Mercy in Belmont dedicated their new adminstration center and Curtin Hall on April 27. The 12,600-square foot Mercy Administration Center is connected by a glass corridor and social space to Curtin The hall is named in honor of Mercy Mary Charles Curtin, a pioneer of this community who arrived in North Carolina in 1869. Shown in the reception area of the administration center are Bishop Amando Samo of the Diocese of the Caroline Islands (a Mercy Sisters mission is located in the Pacific); Mercy Sister Mary Jerome Spradley, councillor; Mercy Sister Pauline Clifford, vice president; Mercy Sister Rosalind Picot, president; Bishop William G. Curlin; Mercy Sister Paulette Williams, councillor; and Mercy Sister Mary Thomas Burke, councillor.

Hall, a 5,700 square-foot multipurpose facility.

Sister