Sept 9, 2005

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Roman

Catholic

Diocese of Charlotte

Year of the m~m«~ Eucharist Special four-page pullout

guide to the Eucharistic

NEWS GERALD

Established Jan. 12, 1972

by Pope Paul VI

SEPTEMBER

9,

SERVING CATHOLICS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA IN THE DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE

2005

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Eucharistic

CATHOLICS AID HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS NEAR AND FAR

Congress offers prayer, reflection,

KAREN A. EVANS

stewardship

STAFF WRITER

CHARLOTTE

|

SOMETHING FOR

N.C.

by

Congress

—

opportunities

Hurri :

cane

Katrina left in her Category 4 wake as many as 1 million people without homes,

by

SPECIAL

TO

THE CATHOLIC NEWS

jobs or schools.

As

great as the need is, Americans, including many in the Diocese of Charlotte, have

& HERALD

CHARLOTTE — The first Eucharistic Congress of the Diocese of Charlotte will be a time of prayer, contemplation

responded with overwhelming swiftness and generosity.

As of Sept. 6, more than 145,000 evacuees were being housed by the American Red Cross in 580 shelters in 17

and stewardship.

Thousands of Catholics from throughout the Carolinas and as far away as Florida and Maryland are expected to at-

states. Hundreds of evacuees have arrived over the past sev-

eral

DAVID HAINS

tend the events in and around the Charlotte Convention ter Sept. 23-24.

days in North Carolina.

Cen-

A highlight of the congress

See KATRINA, page 5

will be the eucharistic procesStaff Photo

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Many gather for See CONGRESS, page 6

anniversary of St.

'Many hands make Mercy'

Mary Church by

New Our Lady ofMercy Church dedicated

JOANITA M.

NELLENBACH

by

CORRESPONDENT

J.

Jugis spoke about Christ of the world, St.

A.

EVANS

STAFF WRITER

SYLVA — As Bishop Peter

KAREN

WINSTON-SALEM

—

as the light

There's a saying that

Mary Church brightened

heard around Our Lady of Mercy Church: "Many hands make mercy." With the unveiling of the parish's new church,

as sunlight flooded in, like a blessing on the church's 50th-anni-

versary celebration.

Just 50 years ago to the day, on Aug. 30, 1955, and 16 years before the Diocese of Charlotte was established, Bishop Vincent S. Waters of Raleigh dedicated St.

Mary Church.

See ANNIVERSARY, page 13

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ers do things," said Conventual Franciscan Father William

Robinson, pastor.

When Bishop

Peter

J.

that phrase is certainly true.

Not only did the parish commit to raising the $9.7 mil-

work of Our Lady of Mercy's

needed for construction of

devoted parishioners could be seen throughout the church.

lion

new church and renovation of Our Lady of Mercy School, much of the church's adorna

750-seat church Aug. 28, the

The hardwood

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floor

of the

sanctuary was donated and laid

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"This is a parish where people like to get involved ... not sitting back and letting oth-

Photo by Karen A. Evans

See MERCY, page 11

Vocations

Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy Church exchange the sign of peace during the dedication Mass Aug. 28.

Culture Watch

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September

topics from around the

world to your

own backyard

Catholic

official calls

uninsured a 'moral WASHINGTON BEADING FAITH

ance

—

(CNS)

number of people without

"a moral injustice that must end,"

is

and

number of

injustice'

The

health insur-

said Michael Rodgers, interim president

CEO of the Catholic Health Associa-

commenting on newly released U.S. Census Bureau figures.

The bureau's annual report on intion,

come, poverty and health insurance coverage, released Aug. 30, showed that the

According

non-Hispanic whites but not for any other ethnic group. The percentage of whites in poverty rose

from 8.2 percent in 2003 to 8.6 percent.

African-Americans, with a 24.7 percent poverty rate, and Hispanics, with a 21.9 percent poverty rate, saw no change.

Poverty levels for Asian-Americans

dropped by two percentage points to 9.8 percent.

fourth year in a row, from 35.9 million people in 2003 to 37 million people in 2004.

Last year, the number of people

The report also showed the median household income for last year was $44,389, down slightly from the 2003 level of $44,482.

without health insurance was 45.8 million, an increase of 800,000 from the

of programs for the U.S. bishops'

at 15.7 percent.

Rodgers said the overall increase the uninsured

is

in

particularly "unconscio-

nable" because he said many of the newly uninsured are infants and toddlers.

Diocesa n,

Thomas

The CCHD has invested more than $270 million in about 4,000 organizations

—

St.

Rome

Church,

Hendrix and Highlands Rds., sponsors the Oratory of Divine Love Prayer Group in the parish house the second and fourth Tuesdays of each

month

at

1

p.m. Call (336) 372-8846 for more

St. Maximilian Kolbe Fraof the Secular Franciscan Order will meet

rosaries

in

the basement workshop of his Perinton

home

Fairport, N.Y., repairs

July

13.

Rapp has been

three years.

man is unofficial

rosary

repairman for five parishes Members of St.

N.Y. (CNS)

Patrick's

Church

in

—

Vic-

broken Although be tarnished and

tor occasionally leave their old,

rosaries at the parish office.

these rosaries

may

missing links or crucifixes, they are treasured nonetheless and often have a great deal of sentimental value and memories attached to them.

John Rapp will stop by, pick up the rosaries and bring them to his home. There he'll fix whatever is wrong with them before returning them to the parish office, where their owners reclaim them.

"This is something I do because I feel

it

should be done," said Rapp,

who

John of Rochester Church in Fairport. "I felt there was a need for it, and I want to encourage people to use and say the rosary as requested by Our Lady of Fatima."

belongs to

Many

St.

Catholics cherish their rosa-

because they were a gift from a loved one or handed down from previous

ries

generations,

For

Rapp

said.

this reason,

Rapp began

repair-

ing rosaries for Rochester-area Catholics in

September 2002. He

cial rosary

is

now the unoffiown parish

repairman for his

also asks parishioners to donate

Although Rapp has heard about a number of parish groups that make new rosaries, he's not aware of anyone else in like to

repairs them, a fact he'd

change. In

SFO

in

and the Franciscan

at

more

infor-

(704) 947-7235.

The Society of Mary and Monday of each month at

the third

St.

MINT HILL

—

vites

New Creation Monastery inyou beg God's mercy on our hurting world

Sept

1 1

at

10:30 a.m. Also,

Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old

fact,

we

will celebrate the

of the Holy Cross Sept.

New

Rapp

said he's

Oak

at

— G.E.M.S.

The group meets

ties.

13700 Lawyers Rd.,

Sept. 13, 10-11 a.m. in St.

Room D

of the

Gabriel Church, 3016

Providence Rd. Dr. John Babick will be the guest

more information,

speaker. For

Gail at

call

CHARLOTTE

child

It

took a village to save a

from the Holocaust. Sulie Chenkin

will

share her remarkable story of her childhood

escape from the Holocaust, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center of

St.

Gabriel

Roth

and

at (704)

— The Healing Prayer Group

will

the Lord Jesus for

mental, spiritual or physical.

it

the gentleness arid unconditional

We

love of the Lord.

Ballantyne

name of

in the

third Monday of Matthew Chapel, 801

meet the

St.

Commons

Pkwy.,

at

7:30 p.m. For

more information, e-mail Barbara Gardner

at

chlt5nc@aol.com.

HUNTERS VTLLE

— Elizabeth Ministry

ministry comprised of

(704) 847-5280.

—

to share concerns, praise

pray with you in the

each month

meet

Wednesday of Luke Church.

321-1717..

CHARLOTTE —The Ministry Center of

at St.

prayers. For details, call Michelle

Come and know

will

a prayer/sup-

is

the second

each month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

your healing, be

Group

Daily

port group for mothers of children with disabili-

Ln.

Arthritis Support

Peggy

call

(704) 588-7311.

For more information, call Father John Vianney Hoover at (704) 541-5026.

CHARLOTTE

rosaries to be used for parts.

who

Ave. Those interested

O'Loughlin

—

CHARLOTTE

Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Sept. 11, 8:15 a.m.-l:45 p.m. in the family room of the Parish Center. To register, call Ed Nenninger at (704) 366-6637. at St.

Creation Monastery, 11517 Spreading

— —

the diocese

Tom

Pohlheber

14 at 7 p.m. Both events take place at

and four others. especially around Every so often May and October these parishes will run small announcements letting parishioners know they can bring broken rosaries to the parish offices. The announce-

ment

the

are invited to attend. For

life

mation, call

CHARLOTTE — A Blood Drive will take place

feast of the Exaltation

ROCHESTER,

Our Lady of Consolation

Reid Rd. For more information,

VICARIATE

CHARLOTTE

Rochester

way of

more about

7:30 p.m. at

volunteering to repair and restore rosaries for five Rochester-area parishes over the last

learning

at

Statesville

photo by Mike Crupi, Catholic Courier

CHARLOTTE in

Church, 2301

Martha meets

information.

John of Rochester Church

— The

18 at 2 p.m.

Sept.

Frances of

210.

ext.

CHARLOTTE

VICARIATE

SPARTA

35 years.

in the past

ternity

B00NE

Chabolla, associate director

Catholic Campaign for Human Development, said the Census Bureau's data "demonstrates the many dimensions of poverty," not just wages and income.

364-5431,

—planner

CMS

to the report, poverty

rates increased for

nation's poverty rate increased for the

previous year, but the percentage of people without health insurance remained

St.

2005

Current and upcoming

In Brief

John Rapp, a parishioner of

9,

who have

ners birth.

St.

Mark Church

lost babies before

a peer

is

parishio

of shortly

aftei

Confidential peer ministry, information and

no cost or obliga anyone who has experienced miscarriage stillbirth or the death of a newborn. For details spiritual materials are offered at

tion to

Sandy Buck

Church, 3016 Providence Rd. For more infor-

call

mation, contact Susan Krasniewski at (704)

CHARLOTTE

at

—

(704) 948-4587.

The 50+ Club of

St.

Johi

willing to teach his craft to anyone

who's interested and committed

to re-

pairing rosaries at his or her parish.

"This is not a hobby; it's a commitment. They're taking on the job of repairing all the broken rosaries of their

week and next week, but on and on and on," he said.

Rapp has repaired between 150 and 200 rosaries since he took on this commitment nearly three years ago. There have been instances where he's had six rosaries to work on in his house at one time.

parish, not this

In the past three years Rapp has picked up several helpful techniques.

"If all else fails then I go to the bead store," he said.

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THE

VOLUME

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FROM THE VATICAN

More than 400

Pope to send envoy to U.S. to show

Vatican conference on Scripture

solidarity with Katrina's victims

than 400 biblical experts from 98 coun-

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

experts to attend

— More

expected to attend a Vaticansponsored conference in September to commemorate the Second Vatican Council's document on Scripture and

tries are

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS)

— As

Pope Benedict XVI

way our

"In a special

Vatican's top humanitarian aid official to

hearts turn to

those suffering the devastating conse-

all

populations stricken by Hurri-

visit the

for prayers for the

victims.

sending the

is

and asked

the tragedy

a sign of his personal solidarity,

quences of Hurricane Katrina in the United States," the pope said, speaking in

cane Katrina.

Archbishop Paul Cordes, president of "Cor Unum," was to travel to the Gulf Coast region Sept. 10 or 11, his office said. Details of his mission were not immediately available.

English.

"Cor Unum" is responsible for promoting and coordinating Catholic charitable projects around the world, and Archbishop Cordes was expected to meet with church-run agencies involved in the Gulf Coast region.

The pope announced the move at a Sunday blessing Sept. 4 at his residence outside Rome. For the second time in a week, he expressed his deep concern at

rience the consolation of God's presence

Neumann Church, 8451

SALISBURY

the Pontifical Council

the victims, their loved ones and

second Wednesday of each month

more information,

at 1

hall.

injured, the homeless, the sick, children

and the

He

elderly.

blessing to

offered a special

those involved in relief and

all

rebuilding efforts.

VICARIATE

—

MOORESVTLLE

For reserva-

call

those

and rescue workers be assured of our deep concern and support," he said.

The pope said he was praying for all those affected by the hurricane and its aftermath: the dead and their families, the

a.m. with

1

all

May the grieving families expe-

affected.

Idlewild Rd., meets the

a program and lunch in the parish tions and

"As the extent of this tragedy unfolds, I ask you to join me in praying for

Lucille at

dation

(704) 537-2189.

Program

with

Therese Church, 217

St.

Brawley School Rd.,

will host

Personal Foun-

Rosemary

Santillo, a pro-

fessional life and business coach.

The

revelation.

The

3

Sept. 14-18 encounter in

Rome

and discussions on the theme, "Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Church." In addiwill feature formal presentations

situation, identifying current challenges

and problems, the Vatican said. The overall goal is to promote awareness of the importance of the Bible and biblical studies in the modern church.

Participants will include cardinals

and bishops, scholars and other experts, as well as members of church organizations that focus on the Bible and biblical studies in their work.

Among

the topics for discussion are

tion to Catholic experts, representatives

biblical exegesis, the Bible in catechesis

of other Christian churches and other religions also have been invited, the Vatican said Sept. 1 Participants will attend an audience with Pope Benedict XVI, who attended the council as a theological expert and had a key role in the preparatory discussions on the revelation document.

Published in November 1965, the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation ("Dei Verbum") said the church depends on both Scripture and tradition as the one deposit of the faith. It encouraged biblical reading for all members of the church as an essential spiritual resource.

The purpose of the conference is not

and

aim to panorama" of the current

retrospective, but will instead trace a "critical

ecumenical dialogue, relaJudaism and interreligious dialogue, new religious movements and the challenge of fundamentalism, and justice and peace in a globalized world. liturgy,

tions with

The conference was being co-sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Pro-

moting Christian Unity and the Catholic Bible Federation.

Among

those addressing the en-

counter will be Cardinal Walter Kasper,

head of the Christian unity council; Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, retired archbishop of Milan, Italy, and a noted biblicist;

and

Archbishop

John

Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of Abuja, Nigeria, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.

free ses-

sions will take place Sept. 14 and 28 and Oct. 5

GREENSBORO

VICARIATE

HIGH POINT

and

—

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 4145 Johnson St., is offering a free

eight-week Spanish Class beginning Sept.

the church office at

Larry

Kwan

at

sessions or just

all

your

To

interest.

come

for

programs,

visit

Coaching

at

Rock

Reflection

www.reflectionrock.com.

MOORESVILLE

—

— As

part of the St. Therese

Church Guest Speaker

year with a luncheon Sept. 28, at Cardinal Country

his

Club, 4108 Windlestraw Ln. The speaker will be

8:30 p.m. in the Family

Rosemary Plybon, "The Good Morning Show" anchor for WFMY News 2. For more information, please contact Carmen Wood (336) 545-9266.

Church, 217 Brawley School Rd. For more

—

GREENSBORO

would

If

you have

like to offer

a special

your time

for others' needs, please call the

need in

call the

church office

at

—

office

in-

at

is

a peer

lost

babies before or

information and spiritual materials are offered at

no

cost or obligation to

experienced miscarriage,

(336) 274-

of a newborn. For

anyone who has

stillbirth or the

death

Renee Washing(704) 637-0472 or Sharon Burges at

ton at

phone number.

(704) 633-0591.

details, call

VICARIATE

HICKORY

—

Father Robert Ferris leads a

Lectionary Bible Study

Second

Therese

shortly after birth. Confidential peer ministry,

6520, ext. 10 and leave your name, address and

HICKORY

St.

Elizabeth Ministry

who have

rishioners

a

request a prayer or to participate in the

Prayer Chain,

of

church

the

call

SALISBURY

committed to praying for your needs and the needs of your family and friends on a daily

To

Room

ministry comprised of Sacred Heart Church pa-

sizable group

basis.

including

(704) 664-3992.

at

is

Mohammed,

background, beliefs and biases, Sept. 20, 7-

formation,

for

Prayer Chain

Series, Bill Martin will

speak about Islam and

prayer

Our Lady of Grace Church. The Prayer Chain

Papal meeting

formation about Rosemary Santillo and her

more information, contact (336) 869-7739 or e-mail

The Greensboro Council of Catholic Women will start its 2005-2006 fiscal

prayers, or

one

register, call the

email dconklin@sainttherese.net. For more in-

15.

hlkwan(2;lexcominc.net.

GREENSBORO

Attend

Faith Formation office at (704) 664-7762 or

Classes meet Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. at the church.

All are welcome. For

19.

that sparks

St.,

Is at St.

Wednesdays

at

Aloysius Church, 921

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free event

9:30 a.m. in the parlor.

open

to the

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general public?

to attend. This

Please submit notices for the Diocesan

Pope Benedict XVI greets Bishop Peter

study prepares participants for the next Sunday's

Planner at least 1 5 days prior to the event

June 26-July

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date

Anyone

interested

study, contact

is

welcome

Kathy Succop

at

Bishop Peter

l

Ccll6nC3ar

September 11-12 Life

—

Karen A. Evans

at

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Sept. 17

J.

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VOCATIONS

A NEW JOURNEY

Sharing the call

Five

men begin seminary

studies for diocese CHARLOTTE

—

The Diocese of young men

Cullowhee, where he has been studying

Charlotte has accepted five to

history for the past

begin seminary studies this fall.

Two of the candidates, Jason

Christian and Carson Wilkie, will enter

program College Josephinum

the college seminary Pontifical

Prior to being accepted for seminary for-

Co-

lumbus, Ohio.

Richard Worthington and Benjamin Roberts will begin pre-theology and theology studies at St. Charles

served in the U.S. Navy.

Roberts, 28, is a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle Church in Statesville.

Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, Pa., and Tri Vinh Truong will study

mation, he studied at Lenoir-Rhyne Col-

theology

Mt.

at

Prior to being accepted for seminary forlege in Hickory and

a parishioner of

St.

Joseph's Vietnamese Church in Char-

in Charlotte. Prior to

of Vietnam, he studied at New York and St. Xavier University in Chicago. He is transferring to the Diocese from the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

is

Matthew Church

Priests and seminarians gather for cookout

—

CHARLOTTE

Msgr. Joseph Kerin, a retired priest of the Diocese of Charlotte, chats

with seminarians for the diocese.

Approximately 50 priests and seminarians gathered with Bishop Peter

cookout and social

Jugis for a

Charlotte Aug. 15.

in

The gathering was a

J.

result of the Presbyteral Council's interest in getting to

18 seminarians currently studying to serve

in

the

a

is

Church

Jugis' residence for the cookout. Knights of

member of

A native

John's University in

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to

Huntersville prepared the food.

on Diocese homepage at www.Charlottediocese.org for a list of reflection topics and submission information or write for guidelines to: Visit "writers sought"

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lunch

hotels).

limited to 80 Attendees.

1

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Email: iusticepeace(5)charlottediocese org at:

10:00

828-926-3833.

For information please contact. The Office of Justice and Peace, CSS, Charlotte,

•

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Third Plenary Presenter (Saturday afternoon): Dr. Robert Gronski Policy Coordinator, National Catholic Rural Life Conference, Des Moines, Iowa

include lodging

St.

Celebrant: Bishop Peter Jugis **

Second Plenary Presenter (Saturday morning): Sr. Clare McBrien, RSHM Ecological Educator, Appalachian Office of Justice & Peace, Diocese of Richmond,

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Anthony Flaccavento

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St.

Philip

in Statesville

WRITERS SOUGHT

acting director of vocations.

in

member of St.

and began considering a priestly vocation through Catholic campus ministry at Western Carolina University in

After evening prayer at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte, the priests and seminarians

Church

St.

a

is

know the

Diocese of Charlotte. Sixteen

seminarians were able to attend the event, planned by Father John Putnam, then-

went to Bishop

lotte.

computer technician.

Wilkie, 20,

Mary Immaculate.

Oblates of

being accepted for seminary formation, he studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and worked as a

the Apostle

for the

in

Truong, 31,

Christian, 22,

was a novice

Mary's Seminary

St.

Emmitsburg, Md.

Courtesy Photo

years.

mation, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., and

at the

in

two

Worthington, 28, is a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte.

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and your parish name

to:

Sandra Breakfield, CSS Elder 1123 S. Church Charlotte

For more information

call:

Ministry,

St.,

NC 282034003.

Sandra

at

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9,

2005

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FROM THE COVER

N.G Catholics aid Katrina victims

5

be given books and uniforms.

Displaced students have already been enrolled at Our Lady of Grace, St. Matwill

thew and Holy Trinity Middle schools.

KATRINA, from page 1 Starting over in Charlotte

Jane Katner-Grass, her husband Glenn and their three children, Trey, 14; Phoebe, 12; and Adam, 10; took refuge in Charlotte last week. The New Orleans home that they had moved into less than a month ago was under water.

Their

Help from the home front Parishes and schools in the Diocese of Charlotte have jumped into action to help thousands of displaced Gulf Coast residents.

one week after the devastating more than $10,300 had been

Just

storm, raised

by

Patrick,

possessions are either inaccessible or ruined.

the students of St. Pius X, St.

Matthew, St. Gabriel and Charlotte Catholic High schools.

"We will be assisting at Habitat for Humanity to pre-build homes at their local St.

lic

disaster areas after clean-up is finished," said Mary Jane Dawson, campus

minister Catholic High School.

At St. Leo the Great School in Winston-Salem, students and families raised at Charlotte

Contact Staff Writer Karen A. Evans by calling (704) 370-3354 or e-mail

$1 1,000 for the Red Cross and collected items for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

kaevans@charlottediocese. org.

in

WANT MORE

Greensboro has collected $12,000.

"Our St. Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of Columbus have offered thenassistance to any family who has relocated

in

During the early stages of disasters,

vicar at

to

MACS schools, call (704) 370-3273.

HOW TO HELP

to

check for $10,000

INFO?

For details on enrolling displaced students

the area to fill whatever needs they have," said Father James Ebright, parochial

Our Lady of Grace Church.

An anonymous donor presented

a

Msgr. Anthony

what is needed and avoid the complicated, costly and time-consuming process of

X

Marcaccio, pastor of St. Pius Church. family of four children has already been enrolled at St. Pius School tu-

collecting, sorting, transporting

ition-free.

uting material goods.

A

X

Their father, a contractor, stayed behind in Gulfport, Miss, to assist in the recovery effort, while they came to Greensboro with their mother, whose

School in Kernersville, the campus minprogram organized a collection to

istry

assist the hurricane victims.

Also, the Peer Ministers distributed collection jars at the first home football game and will implement the "Child to Child" campaign to support efforts from the diocese.

According

to

Father Joseph Zuschmidt, pastor of Queen of the Apostles Church in Belmont, $9,000 has been collected for the Red Cross.

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"In the Asheville Vicariate we, as a have cooperated with the Western Regional Office of Catholic Social " Services to coordinate the relief vicariate,

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being coordinated."

The students of Asheville Catholic School have been collecting goods for Hearts With Hands, a Christian humaniof

In

many

cities throughout the Diocese of Charlotte, local agencies experienced in disaster response such as the Red

Cross and Salvation Army are working hard to meet the immediate needs of evacuees.

Parishes and individuals wishing to donate

Several parishioners at St. Patrick Cathedral helped collect supplies for victims in Hattiesburg, Miss.

essential items such as food, water, medical supplies and clothing are asked to partner

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with disaster agencies, news media outlets and community groups. The long-term hous-

to class for displaced students Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools

are offering places to children displaced

by Katrina. Families can register children at any school. Application and

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ing solutions for evacuees are currently being evaluated by civic and community

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of St. Pius X. During the opening-of-school Mass Bishop McGuinness Catholic High

at their loss,

The children were enrolled in Cathoschools on Sept 6. The Katner-Grass family plans to stay in the Charlotte area until the end of the school year.

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Congress offers much for people of diocese

Understanding the Mystery of the Mass, Part 24 few weeks, we have disrites that compose the Communion Rite. Thus far we have inspected the Lord's Prayer and the Rite In the past

Guest

cussed several short

Column

of Peace. This time, let us finish our examination of these rites that prepare and dispose us to receive holy Communion.

Following the Rite of Peace is a

FATHER MATTHEW BUETTNER

subtle yet highly significant act called the

GUEST COLUMNIST

The

blessed by the late Pope John Paul II to encourage vocations to the priesthood

celebrant, following

tion symbolically represents death, as our Lord's blood was separated from his

accomplished without drama or commentary, it it.

Although

this action is

body body, uniting and commingling would chalice in the Christ of blood and the

bears great significance in the history and tradition of the Mass.

All of the sacred writers of the New

symbolically represent the resurrection, the re -union of Christ's body and blood. lence during this commingling:

who

Apostles

than slicing

it

him The Agnus Dei,

memory of me."

with a knife.

bread that not only represented Christ's body, but sacramentally becomes his body, which was pierced and nailed to the cross.

A

fragment of the broken host is then placed into the chalice, a gesture called "the commingling." The origin of this custom is not certain, but there are a

was

the custom of

taking pieces of the consecrated host from the Mass offered by the bishop of a diocese

and

them to the various pardiocese. The priest would then

distributing

ishes in his

place the fragment into his chalice signifying unity with the local bishop.

It is also probable that this

title

of our Lord,

or

"Lamb of God"

commin-

And

member of

the Eucharistic Congress

congress include Jim Caviezel, the actor who portrayed Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ"; Scott Hahn, a professor of theology and Scripture; and Father Leo Patalinghug, a priest

"The Eucharistic Congress provides means of giving of our time through volunteer opportunities and of

who

uses martial arts to convey his spiri-

tual

message.

Collections will be taken during the congress to help defray the costs of renting the Charlotte Convention Center, honorariums and travel arrangements for the speakers and providing

Speakers

at the

In addition to four tracks of speak-

—

for adults in both English and Spanish and for children and teens eucharistic adoration and confession will be available at the Charlotte Convention

ers

—

a wonderful

our treasure through a financial contribution," said Kelley.

printed materials.

David Hains

Center throughout the congress.

is

director of communi-

and other

cations for the Diocese of Charlotte. Con-

religious materials. Religious orders and diocesan Catholic schools will offer

tact him at dwhains@charlottediocese. org.

Vendors

will sell rosaries

information.

WANT TO HELP? To volunteer,

Stewardship opportunities To help coordinate and assist many of the activities, volunteers from the Dio-

fill

out the online form at

www.goeucharist.com. Volunteer training sessions

cese of Charlotte are needed. Volunteer positions include ushers, catechists and

will

To donate,

be held

visit

Friday, Sept. 23.

the diocesan

Web site at

www.charlottediocese.org and click "Op-

hospitality coordinators.

portunities for Giving."

"As Christian stewards we

are asked

the evangelist, St. John, re-

corded his visions in the Book of Revelation of the slain Lamb, Jesus Christ, who was glorious and victorious in heaven.

After the priest has completed his private preparatory prayers, he genuflects and raises the host above the paten

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gling of the

and religious

sources," said Jim Kelley, development director for the Diocese of Charlotte and

is

or chalice and recites the

explanations.

Centuries ago there

since his childhood.

most appropriate at this point in the Mass. In the Old Testament, the "lamb of God" was slaughtered for the Passover feast and saved the Israelites from the angel of death. St. John the Baptist saw Jesus walking toward him on the banks of the river Jordan and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the

as a

But perhaps more important is the spiritual significance of breaking the

number of possible

it."

familiar to

But why does Christ break the bread?

Certainly it was Jewish custom to break bread with one's relatives and friends as an act of charity. And ancient custom dictated that breaking bread was appropriate, rather

receive

Meanwhile, the Agnus Dei is recited At first, the breaking of the bread in silence. But in the seventh done was century, Pope St. Sergius established the chanting of this hymn, which had been

each day (Acts 2:46).

to,

"May this

or sung.

the present day, the church continues "the breaking of the bread" precisely because Christ instructed his this in

si-

mingling of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us

To

"Do

celebrant recites a prayer in

The

Testament affirm that Christ took bread and broke it when he offered the sacrifice of the Last Supper. After his resurrection, he was recognized by his disciples "in the breaking of the bread" (Luke 24:35). And the Acts of the Apostles testifies that the early church continued "the breaking of the bread" faithfully

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CONGRESS, from page 1

the example of our Lord, now takes up the consecrated host and reverently fractures

2005

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The Catholic News & Herald 7

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

Diocesan Eucharistic Congress

First

September 23-24 Charlotte Convention Center

THE YEAR OF

THE EUCHARIST

www.GoEucharist.com

DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS Pope John Paul II proclaimed October

2004 through Octo-

ber 2005 as the Year of the Eucharist, and the

Diocese of Charlotte

is

Roman Catholic

hosting a Eucharistic Congress in

Charlotte Friday, Sept. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 24.

This historic event, a first for the

Diocese of Charlotte, will be a wonderful celebration of engaging

speakers, heartfelt prayer

and exultant rejoicing at the Charlotte

Convention Center.

This four-page guide contains an itinerary of speakers and activities, a map detailing the route of the eucharistic procession and other useful information.

In his

December 2004

J.

Catholics of the Dio-

Jugis announced that the

Eucharistic Congress

would take place in Charlotte the faithful to put aside the dates to attend.

and asked

"This will be a time of celebration, adoration and teaching centered on the mystery of the Eucharist," said Bishop Jugis.

Eucharist is the body and blood of Jesus Christ that is transubstantiated

from bread and wine

On Friday,

Sept. 23, the

in the film

"The Passion

of the Christ."

On

Saturday, Sept. 24, a procession of clergy, youths, Catholic organizations and members from every parish and mission in the diocese will walk behind the Eucharist

as it carried through the streets of uptown Charlotte. Everyone attending the congress is invited to participate in the procession. is

A monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II will be carried

by Bishop Jugis during the procession.

letter to the

cese of Charlotte, Bishop Peter

Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus

at the celebration

of Mass.

Congress will feature a concert of

sacred choral music, Eucharistic adoration and a talk by actor

After the procession, a program of seminars, speakers and activities for adults, children and youth is planned for the Charlotte Convention Center. Programs celebrating the diversity of cultures present in the diocese will also be presented.

The Eucharistic Congress concludes with a

Mass on Saturday

afternoon.

Bishop Jugis'

letter

urges Catholics to give primary im-

portance to participation each Sunday in the celebration of Mass and to consider spending some time in eucharistic adoration outside Mass.

September 8

The Catholic News & Herald

9,

2005

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

To watch and participate Eucharistic Procession

Route of the Eucharistic E

the

in

THE PROCESSION ROUTE The

eucharistic procession, led by Bishop Peter

Jugis,

J.

Saturday, Sept. 24, at St. Peter Church, 507 South Tryon

head north on Tryon Street

The procession

will

Third Street for

one

for

begin at 8 a.m. on

will

Street.

two blocks, then turn east onto

block.

block, then The procession will then turn south onto College Street for one entrance.

Center Convention east onto Second Street to the Charlotte

People of the Diocese of Charlotte are encouraged watch the eucharisiic procession.

TO PARTICIPATE the Blessed

As

kneel

until

IN

turn

procession route to

to line the

THE PROCESSION

Sacrament comes

near,

it

is

become

the custom to

quiet

and

the monstrance passes.

Sacrament passes by, look for your parish's banner. When your parish to join in the proparish banner passes by, you may fall in along with your simply join in the group, parish your with connected cession. Once you have

After the Blessed

communal prayers

or just pray silently as the procession

moves

along.

move to any open the procession arrives at the Charlotte Convention Center, to the seating Proceed hall. main door as directed by the ushers, and enter the of the beginning the until singing the in joining fill in as best as possible,

Once area'

and

Holy Hour.

BANNER CARRIERS IN THE PROCESSION The

eucharistic procession

will

begin

lining

up

of St. Peter

in front

Church

at 7:15

a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.

on Friday Banner stands can be dropped off at the Charlotte Convention Center a.m. before 7:30 afternoon from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday morning representatives from the Parishes are asked to have their banners, along with 10 will be placed in front of St. that altar of the south Street Tryon along up parish line parishes are asked Peter Church (Procession Staging Area). Other members of the to line the procession route (see above).

Frequently Asked Questions about the Eucharistic Congress What

is

religious

the Eucharistic Congress?

The Eucharistic Congress

a teaching

is

and worship event that is centered on the Eucharist, the source and summit of Catholic life. The Congress begins Friday evening, Sept. 23, with a concert of sacred choral music and a talk by actor Jim Caviezel at the Charlotte Convention Center. After the program, the Eucharist be available for adoration throughout the night at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1621

will

Dilworth Rd. East.

24, begin at

offering infor-

etc.

The Congress concludes

with a Vigil

Mass

that begins at 4:30 p.m.

Where does the idea for Congress come from?

a Eucharistic

Congress was held in of Lille, France in 1881 under the direction Euchatime, In Se'gue.

Msgr. Gaston De

The

first

ristic

The events on Saturday, Sept.

merchandise and

mation about Catholic schools, vocations,

Eucharistic

Congresses developed

8 a.m. with a procession of the Eucharist

1908, which met

Peter Church on S. Tryon Street to the Charlotte Convention Center. After adoration and a homily, participants in the Con-

occasion on which a representative of the pope had entered England since the Protestant Reformation. Two international Eu-

from

St.

gress

will

have the opportunity to hear a

variety of inspiring speakers. "tracks," are

designed

Programs, or

for different audi-

charistic

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Philadelphia

1976.

in

the Charlotte Convention Center. Priests

will

be available for confessions all day and there will be an area for vendors selling

for their

church or organization passes

What

if it

by.

rains?

Children from kindergarten through

fifth

grade are welcome to participate in the Children's Track. All children in the Children's Track must be registered. Registration forms are available online at www.goeucharist.com, through individual parishes or can be filled out at the Convention Center.

The Congress will be held rain or shine.

The procession may be moved into the Charlotte Convention Center depending on the weather.

Where can

Teens. is

in

the Diocese of Charlotte. The faithful are invited to join the procession as the banner

Seating ited.

in

the Children's Track

Children

in

will

be

lim-

the Children's Track

wil

activities

anc

be involved in age-appropriate be served lunch.

1

will

allowed to take part

in

the pro-

cession?

I

park?

is

on a weekend,

traffic will

be minimal.

Everyone. Leading the procession will be altar servers, organized societies including the Knights of Columbus, clergy and

most

is being done to provide a secure environment for the children?

What

ample parking around the Charlotte Convention Center and in uptown Charlotte. Since the Congress takes place

There

Who

and organizations

J

participate in the Children's Track?

Congresses were held in the Chicago in 1926 and

United States

ences: General, Hispanic, Children and

During the day, the Eucharist will be available for adoration in a special chapel in

ing churches, schools

to their present

The Congress of London, was the first

international character. in

importantly, the Eucharist. Following the Eucharist will be banner carriers represent-

The Diocese

of Charlotte

is

committed

t<

"The Charter for the Protection of Childrei and Young People" as adopted by the U.S bishops.

What age children

will

be able to

All

adult volunteers at the

Congress who wi

September

9,

2005

The Catholic News & Herald 9

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

ession through Charlotte

Directions to the Eucharistic Congress Directions from Interstate 77

At

RIGHT onto Ramp

exit 9, turn

1-277

At

US-74

/

/

LEFT

US-74

/

to stay

/

John Belk Frwy

on

Ramp (RIGHT)

At exit 9B, take 1-277

Wilkinson Blvd

9C, keep

exit

/

West Blvd

Ramp

onto 1-277 [US-74]

John Belk Frwy

/

RIGHT onto Ramp

Turn

College St

/

Caldwell St

Ramp (RIGHT)

Take

College St

/

/

Downtown

S College

onto

St

Downtown

Ch

™?oo o fn!?m 04) 339-6000]

e Convention Center 501 S College f

NC

St, Charlotte,

28202,

(/

Directions from Interstate 85 North At

exit

NC-16

36 of Interstate 85 North, turn /

Brookshire Blvd

Ramp (RIGHT)

Take

NC-16

/

Charlotte

/

1

Stonewall St

/

Keep RIGHT

to stay

Stonewall St

Turn

LEFT

Turn

RIGHT

onto

South Blvd

Downtown

/

[SR-16]

Ramp Kenilworth

Ave

Ramp

on

Ave

Kenilworth

/

/

of America Stadium

to I-277

RIGHT

E, turn

US-74 E

onto SR-16 [Brookshire Blvd]

Bank

Road name changes At exit

/

RIGHT onto Ramp

(North-West) onto E Stonewall St (North-East) onto

e

C ° nVention

S College St Center [501 S Colle 9 e St Charlotte, -

NC

28202,

(704T33^-6000]

Directions from Interstate 85 South At exit 38 of Interstate 85 South, turn I-77

US-2 1

/

Ramp

Take

Statesville

/

/

RIGHT

onto

Ramp

Columbia

(LEFT) onto I-77 [US-21]

I-77/US-21/ Columbia At exit I-277

/

9, turn

US-74

RIGHT /

I-277 nil

vmn or

TMt tUCIMKIST

Turn

/

US-74

"Protecting God's Children." Background checks will also be performed on any adult

having supervisory contact with children.

Is

walk

The

if

in

I

am handicapped

no charge

for

any of the events

participate.

The Diocese

of Charlotte

accepting contributions to defray the cost of staging the congress. To donate, visit is

or unable to

the procession?

www.GoEucharist.com.

Charlotte Convention Center

is

witness the procession from the balcony of the Convention Center. Music and clergy be available in this location until the

will

eucharistic procession arrives.

Will there

be a Mass

at the Eucharistic

Congress?

A Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 4 30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.

/

West Blvd

Ramp

onto I-277 [US-74]

John Belk Frwy

Caldwell St

/

/

onto

Downtown

S College

St

Downtown 6

C ° nVenti0n

^Ta^loOO]

Center [501 S Colle 9 e st Charlotte, -

NC

28202,

Will

BANNER STAND DROP-OFF LOCATION

P) PARKING

handi-

capped-accessible. In addition, handicapped individuals and those who choose to not walk in the procession are invited to

Yes.

is

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associated with the Eucharistic Congress.

Everyone who desires a closer relationship to the Eucharist is encouraged to attend

and

What

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there a fee to attend the Congress?

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on

to stay

Ramp (RIGHT)

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food be served?

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will offer

a variety of foods for sale throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for the children

and youths attending the Children's and Teen Tracks at no charge.

Before and after the congress attendees

may want

to take

advantage of the many restaurants, hotels and attractions that are within easy walking distance of the Convention Center.

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September

9,

2005

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

A sign of unity and a

Eucharistic Congress

Panel of Speakers

bond of charity

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

James Caviezel actor best

known for his

Jesus

portrayal of

in

Mel Gibson's, "The Passion of the Christ"

Kerri Caviezel

James' wife and a dynamic speaker

her own

in

right, will

speak about faith

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Bishop Peter J. Jugis, a Charlotte remarks

at the conclusion of the

Bishop William G.

Curlin,

native

and the fourth bishop of Charlotte,

will

offer

welcoming

Saturday morning Eucharistic Holy Hour.

who

as bishop of Charlotte

retired

in

2002,

will

deliver the homily during

ways

the Eucharistic Holy Hour and Benediction on Saturday morning.

GENERAL TRACK, SATURDAY Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa: "Stay With Us" preacher to the

pontifical

household

Scott Hahn: "The Lamb's Supper"

Dr.

professor of theology and Scripture at Franciscan University

Steubenville, Ohio; founder/director of

in

Johnnette S. Benkovic:

Catholic evangelization apostolate with outreaches

in

television, radio, print

and

communications

Internet

the interpretation of Scripture and tradition

in

Dora Tobar:

Dr.

'-Living

Hosts

a Hungry World"

for

Father Raniero Cantalemessa: "Stay With Us" Marcellino D'Ambrosio: "Feast of Faith"

Dr.

Father Francis Mary Stone: "The Extreme Make-Over: Putting on the Armor of Christ"

EWTN program "Life On The Rock" "Spiritual

associate pastor of St. John Church

in

Westminster, Md., and

spiritual director of the Cursillo

Move-

Father Antoine Thomas: "Why Stay With Jesus?"

Congregation of St. John,

in

youth ministry for

5 years

1

U.S.

elite

diocese.

The Eucharistic Congress, however, will demonstrate in a very visible

ners and clergy and religious from every parish of the diocese

Blessed Sacrament; and the Blessed Sacrament is carried in procession through

foster the

than

for the Lord.

friends" (Jn 15:13).

Congress? The idea for

for his friends:

"Stories of Hope:

How God Works

Wonders!"

dynamic and creative teacher

Children's Track Why

my

should

child attend the Children's

What

being done to provide a secure en-

is

vironment for the children?

Track?

Through a

variety of dynamic

ties at the Eucharistic

cover Christ

in their

and

fun-filled activi-

Congress, children

everyday

life.

will dis-

Children

will

The Diocese of Charlotte is committed to The Charter for the Protection of Children

and Young People

of 2004.

On June 12, 2004, two very successful conferences on the holy Eucharist were held in our diocese. These two events drew almost 1,000 people between them. The popularity of these two eucharistic conferences led to a desire to broaden the scope in order to embrace all the parishes of the diocese in a single Eucharistic Congress to celebrate the Year of the Eucharist.

The Congress will have the effect of strengthening the unity and the bond of

as adopted by the U.S. bishops.

Congress who

All

adult volun-

have supervisory

charity of our

growing

local church.

The Second Vatican Council,

also hear a special talk on the Eucharist during a

teers at the

special adoration session.

contact with children are required to attend the

sign of unity" and "a

diocesan

The Eucharistic Congress unity and the bond of charity of our

will

training, "Protecting

God's Children."

Background checks also will be performed on any

What age in

children

will

be able to participate

in

Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy

its

(n.

47), called the eucharistic sacrifice "a

bond of

"No one has greater love down one's life for one's

also told his disciples,

Father loves me, so

this

in the spring

Ken Doran:

this, to lay

He

Eu-

pastoral initiative first presented itself late

CHILDREN'S TRACK, SATURDAY

together in

The Eucharistic Congress will also bond of charity within our local church. At the Last Supper, our Lord instituted the holy Eucharist as the living memorial of his sacrifice, the great love he showed us in laying down his life

All of these elements and more will be present at our own Eucharistic Congress as our diocese comes together to celebrate our faith in Christ and our love as bishop, call for a

come

one place for a eucharistic procession, a Holy Hour of Exposition and Benediction, talks on various eucharistic themes and the celebration of Mass.

The holy Eucharist brings us together and makes us one body. The Eucharist renews and consolidates our incorporation into Christ and our belonging to one another, which began at our bap-

on the theme of the Eucha-

I,

way the

unity of our diocesan family, as parishio-

is

did

Every

each other across the length and breadth of our spiritually unites us to

tism.

charistic

Navy S.E.A.L. and Basketball Handling Champion

fosters our unity in Christ.

Mass

time for prayer and extended adoration during exposition of the there

Why

Charlie Aeschliman: "Basketball and Eucharistic Strength"

former

church. Every celebration of the Eucharist

the streets of the city.

Combat"

ment of Baltimore

priest of the

faithful express their

Worship gave us an "Instruction on Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass." In this instruction the

talks are held

TEEN TRACK, SATURDAY

Father Leo Patalinghug:

BISHOP OF

CHARLOTTE

tion for Divine

rist;

host of the

BISHOP

congregation outlined the criteria that guide the celebration of a Eucharistic Congress: the celebration of the Eucharist is the center and high point of the congress; conferences and catechetical

HISPANIC TRACK, SATURDAY

Q

PETER J. JUGIS

In June 1973 the Sacred Congrega-

Marcellino D'Ambrosio: "Feast of Faith"

Dr.

specialist

which the

Bishop

worship of the holy Eucharist and "extend the grace of the sacrifice" outside of Mass: through adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle; processions of the Sacrament through the streets; exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament; and

His Eucharistic Heart"

"In

in

Q

From the

Eucharistic Congresses.

Paul Center for Biblical Theology

St.

The Diocese of Charlotte is about to be blessed with the celebration of its first Eucharistic Congress.

In the years after the close of the Second Vatican Council, two documents from the Holy See addressed the concept of a Eucharistic Congress. In May 1967, the Sacred Congregation of Rites gave us an "Instruction on the Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery."

This instruction covered the sacrifice of the Mass, as well as the various

charity."

I

"As

the

also love you.

Remain in my love" (Jn 15:9).

The love of Christ that is present

flows from the altar and transforms us, and as a result we remain in his love as he said. It is this eucharistic love

that

we

of Christ

carry with us into the world to

the poor, the sick, the heavily burdened

and

to everyone.

In this to "love

way we

fulfill

one another as

I

his

command

love you" (Jn

The holy Eucharist strengthens bond of charity in the church.

I look forward to seeing you at our Eucharistic Congress. These two days 15:12).

the

will produce abundant fruit of unity,

charity and holiness for building up the body of Christ throughout Our diocese.

May

Jesus Christ in the holy Euchabe praised, adored and loved with grateful affection at every moment!

rist

will foster the local

adult having supervisory contact with children.

the Children's Track?

Children from kindergarten through

fifth

participate

children

the Children's Track must be regis-

in

in

NOCTURNAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULED GROUPS

grade are

welcome to

the Children's Track.

All

Who

is

speaking

at the Children's

will

present "Stories of Hope:

tered.

God Works Wonders!"

Registration forms are available online, through

Adynamic and

individual parishes or

can be

vention Center. Seating will

be

in

filled

out at the Con-

the Children's Track

limited. Children in the Children's

be involved

in

Track will

age-appropriate activities and

be served lunch.

will

Track?

1

Ken Doran

in

How

0:00

11:00

12:00

Families

/

Seniors of Diocese

Men and Women

Cursillo

catechetical ministry reflects broad experience

2:00

To be determined

proach

is

levels. His ap-

3:00

Knights of Columbus

age-appropriate and fun for all children

4:00

Adoration Society of Charlotte

5:00

Charlotte Catholic

6:00

Priests of the Diocese

ages kindergarten through

fifth

grade.

Women Religious serving the Diocese

Deacons of the Diocese

1:00

on diocesan, school, and parish

/

Teen and Young Adults

creative teacher, Doran's 26 years

in

the sacrament of love, the Eucharist,

Women's Group

September

9,

2005

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A roundup

of Scripture, readings, films and more

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS: SEPT.

Nun leads protest against filming of The Da Vinci Code' LINCOLN, England (CNS)

—

A

Hanks and the film crew are said to have witnessed the protest.

Sister Mary Michael described Dan Brown's book, "The Da Vinci Code," as "blasphemous" for its story line that claims Jesus married Mary Magdalene and started a family.

She also said cathedral authorities were wrong to allow Sony Pictures to use the cathedral in exchange for a fee of about $180,000. The nun accused them of "simony," a sin defined by the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" as "the buying or selling of spiritual things."

"The church should not be accepting money for something that is not a true story," she said. "They (church leaders) really should be praying more, and then the money would come in."

Da

Vinci Code" at a cathedral in Lincoln, saying the movie based on the best-seller is "an offense filming of "The

against God."

Mary Michael,

Sister

dressed in a

habit with a veil, knelt in prayer in front

of the doors of Lincoln Cathedral for 12 hours Aug. 15, the first of two days of filming in the city.

The cathedral, built by the Catholic Church in the 12th century but taken over by the Church of England during the Reformation, for

is

serving as a double in the film

London's Westminster Abbey.

The 61 -year-old nun, a former

Discalced Carmelite

who now belongs to

Our Lady's Community of Peace and Mercy in Lincoln, also led a small group

Westminster Abbey authorities

of protesters who greeted star Tom Hanks when he arrived at the medieval Gothic church.

Hanks waved

turned

request to film be-

cause they considered the story to be "theologically unsound."

briefly to fans before

Filming

quickly walking into the cathedral with director

down Sony's

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were excited have more people on the mission.

The difference in the two experiences?

The first was based on fairness a laudable human convention created to offset our sinful tendency to injustice.

But the latter experience was based on a in fundraising. In fact, they

20: l-16a

Generosity

how many

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—

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essential to

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The second group learned

JEAN DENTON

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During a high school band-booster

They offered a parish breakfast and saw young families pay twice the ticket price. They witnessed a minister write a $25 check for a $5 car wash. They ac-

meeting, the introduction of an audacious

program of fundraising conflict.

Some

activities set off a

families said they could

make such a large time commitment.

Others wanted a close accounting of hours worked by each band member or not

parent in

all

cepted donations from grandmothers and elderly parishioners

fundraising events.

to en-

spirit.

In this weekend's Gospel parable,

The unspoken accusation was that some band members might shirk their fair share of the fundraising work but get to enjoy full benefits of the

still

who wanted

courage their missionary

Jesus emphasizes generosity over the hu-

man

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work. The

latter is

so ingrained in our

culture that this parable

trip.

is

understandably

The atmosphere was tense with power

hard for most of us to take on

struggle and resentment.

But Jesus' teaching is that God's ways are even better than our ways, and we must stretch to imitate them.

Remembering that past experience, I by the recent attitude of our

blessed

first

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11-17

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FROM THE COVER

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Mass

the

Sylva Aug. 30.

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Glenmary priests pastored St. Mary Church until diocesan priests took over in July 1988. Father William Evans be-

came

is

who

there for 25 years. a beautiful pastor."

love the peacefulness of

solemnity," said Jean

it,

the

Murcym: she and

her husband, Joe, have been seasonal parishioners for

1 1

years.

"I love the small parish,

people's names.

I

where you

love the spiritu-

Larry Schaad, a parishioner God brought

me

here for a reason."

Some 25

to

30 people attend daily

Mass.

"And they really do like and enjoy the rosary and exposition of the Blessed Sac-

rament," Father Williams said. "Traditional devotions are very popular."

"This church for

which

it

was

is

living

up to the purpose

dedicated," Bishop Jugis

said in his homily. "This building

is

set aside

one single purpose: the celebration of the sacred rites so that the people of God can be for

to provide the funds. Father

High

"We

felt

of 80, had wanted to build a church in Murphy in honor of his parents.

However, Jackson County did not have a Catholic church; Murphy agreed

•

Mass

since 1982. "I'm blessed.

to the priesthood there at the age

Sponsored by The Sisters of The Poor Servants or Mother of God

has attended

ality," said

let

font

"There are some wonderfully dedicated people here," said Judy Ross,

at-

Michael William Murphy, who later would build St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Maggie Valley and be ordained

1315 Greensboro Road

installed in the

know

Vicariate.

ft

was

St.

"What

fv

new baptismal new baptistry.

walnut. This year, a

Ray Williams, pastor of Mary Church, was ill and unable to

what I on the

years, the church

have been constructed of local black

"Father Williams

Father

few

last

has been remodeled and confessionals

Americas and lay Carmelites.

Concelebrating the Mass were a number of diocesan priests and two Polish priests visiting St. Barnabas Church in Arden. The Mass concluded with benediction and exposition of the Eucharist.

tend the celebration.

idbreaki Groundbreaking Fall of 2005— call us today!

Within the

this

Mary Church.

memo-

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administrator.

Over the years, building programs added the parish hall and classroom facility, the church was enlarged and a rectory was built. Parishioners did much of

formed into a living temple."

Although Sylva sits in a valley, it's at a higher elevation than Charlotte, the bishop said, adding that, "a city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The light from this altar flows through you to the people of Jackson County."

"Every time we come to this altar to celebrate the Eucharist, the structure of the living temple of the church is made more firm, because when we come here our incorporation into Christ becomes stronger," Bishop Jugis said.

"The opposite would be true if you never came to church after your baptism; the structure of the living temple of the church would be weak," he said. "It is faith that creates a bond of unity in all the people who come to this living temple, of which Christ is the cornerstone."

"You also have the bond of grace and the bond of charity to strengthen the body of the church," said the bishop.

14 The Catholic News & Herald

September

Perspectives

A

collection of columns,

editorials

and viewpoints

A Ca tholic look a

CAROL GLATZ

VATICAN CITY

Guest

advance directives

Column

I

discussed

on endBelow, I summarize North in view of the church's what you can do to ensure a set of advance directives with both secular law and

GUEST COLUMNIST

the Catholic Church's position of-life issues.

Carolina law teachings and that

you have

complies church teaching.

The term "advance directives" is a general term covering both living wills and health care powers of attorney. In North Carolina, a living will is known also as a declaration of desire for a natural death ("DDND"). The terms are synthat

onymous.

— Health Care Power of Attorney

(HCPA):

a document used to desigmore persons to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so. If you do not have a Health Care Power of Attorney, the situation It is

nate one or

be ripe for confusion and discord over who will be the appropriate decision maker. will

You may or may not agree with the who ultimately prevails as your

person

decision maker. For example, one adult child

who may

be appropriate to

make

health care decisions for a parent or an

infirm spouse

may

not be a good deci-

sion maker.

you do not have a living will (DDND), but you do have a Health Care Power of Attorney, the agent named under the Health Care Power of Attorney likely will be able to make the same endof-life decisions that you could have diTalk

DDND.

your health care agent carefully and make sure that person both knows and understands your wishes and is familiar with (and will rely on) church teaching. You must trust the person appointed and be able to rely upon that person to "do the right thing."

North Carolina law provides an approved Health Care Power of Attorney form. The form is readily available and, in its statutory form, provides very broad powers to the health care agent, both in routine medical situations and more dire to

situations.

Unless you thoroughly and explicitly your agent in all situations, you should limit the agent's powers.

Item 4 of the Statutory Form pro-

trust

vides a bit of space to do

this.

I

know of

very few individuals, lacking legal or medical training, who could do an ad-

equate job of completing the "blank space."

to

statutory form, stripped of

more

sions and with

some

provi-

structure given for

Item 4.

Health Care Powers of Attorney

form supplied

comply with

is

statute provides

not the only

the statute.

I

way

have told

POPE BENEDICT XVI

"exchanged the glory of for the likeness of the image of mortal man" and became more and more like the lifeless objects they worshipped, he said.

To free themselves from this trap, the pope said people must continuously model their lives after the image of "the Son of God, since we have been freed from the power of darkness and transferred to the kingdom of his beloved Son," who offers redemption and the forgiveness of sins.

The pope flew to the Vatican by helicopter from his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo Sept. 7 to deliver his weekly catechesis to the faithful gath-

to appoint

al-

someone else to make Not all individuals

decisions for you.

have the luxury of a

trusted, solid

available person to

the role.

fill

ered in

God

and

Further, the person chosen may not always be available. Or you may simply want to insure that your wishes are car-

Chapter

of

1

St.

full

is

"before

things,"

all

and

it is

that "all things hold together," the in his text.

is our principle of cohesion, our mediator and all of creation's final destination," he said.

Pope Benedict said Christ became man in order to become part of the hu-

"Christ

man community and guide fertile"

so he could "support

"harmonious and

into a

it"

body.

The well-being and growth of humanity depend on Christ, who represents the foundation, "the root and the living hub" of mankind, he said.

To some 20,000 of the faithful from all over the world the pope offered greet-

canticle in

how

him

pope said

Paul's Letter to the

Colossians, which highlights

possesses

Jesus in

Peter's Square.

St.

He focused his talk on the

Jesus

ings in 10 different languages, as well as

redemptive power.

his apostolic blessing.

In order to model one's life after the "image of the Son of God," one must enter into Christ's "feelings, his will and his thoughts," the pope said in remarks apart from his prepared text.

Waving

to the crowds,

he

left in his

open-air jeep to hold private audiences in the Vatican with Irish President Mary

McAleese and

the prime minister of

Madagascar, Jacques

Sylla.

ried out.

A Declaration of a Desire for a NatuDeath will override a Health Care Power of Attorney to the extent of any inconsistencies. All Catholics should

ral

carefully consider completing one. will explain, the statutory

way

form

is

As

WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I

not the The Catholic News & Herald welcomes

to go.

be originals of 250 words or

Declaration of a Desire for a Natural

Catholic issues, and be

Death ("DDND"): That North Carolina Catholics understand how the state's Right to Natural Death Act works is vitally important.

The

To be considered

act will apply to

you whether you like it or not and regardless of whether you complete a

in

good

in the

defines "persistent veg-

for publication,

each

letter

Letters

and

to

space

or

must include the name, address

be condensed due

newspaper and are subject

limitations

and edited

for clarity, style

may

factual

poetry, form letter or petitions.

News & Herald become the

to reuse, in

whole or

property of the

in part, in print,

electronic

formats and archives.

judgment of the attending Send

physician [and one other physician] the patient suffers

We ask that letters

newspaper content

and daytime phone number of the writer for purpose of verification.

The Catholic News & Herald does not publish

etative state" as "a medical condition

whereby

from readers.

taste.

Items submitted to The Catholic

First, the act

letters

less, pertain to recent

accuracy.

DDND.

letters to Letters to the Editor,

The Catholic News & Herald, P.O. Box

37267, Charlotte, N.C. 28237, ore-mail catholicnews@charlottediocese.org.

from a sustained com-

plete loss of self-aware cognition and,

without the use of extraordinary means or artificial nutrition or hydration, will

succumb

to death within a short period

of time."

The

definition

is

almost laughable

if

one analyzes it carefully: Two physicians need only agree that the patient (1) suffers from a "sustained" loss of self cognition, and (2) without ... artificial hydration or nutrition the patient will die. If the

two physicians can agree to what ever "sustained" means, they can certainly agree that the patient will die if not given nutrition

and hydration.

Second, the statutory form contains provisions that, if improperly completed,

The North Carolina that the

directive

only

If

rected under a

can write a valid advance on the back of a grocery bag, as long as they know what they are doing.

National Right to Life has valid forms online for all states. Go to www.nrlc.org and click on "Will To Live." The North Carolina version is the clients they

low you

Speaks

Idolaters

BOB MASON previous column,

People are

general audience. the immortal

my

—

called to model their lives on Jesus, since he has the redeeming power that lifts humanity out of the darkness of sin, Pope Benedict XVI said in his weekly

North Carolina

In

The Pope

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

t

2005

Pope says people called to model lives on Jesus by

End-of-life issues, Part 2

9,

render the document self-negating.

Third (perhaps the most disturbing part), the act provides that, if some sort

of advance directive that complies with the act has not been completed, and if two physicians determine that the patient is either "terminable and incurable" or in a "persistent vegetative state," then a decision to withhold extraordinary medical treatment or artificial hydration and nutrition may be taken by (in order): the healthcare agent appointed under a HCPA, the guardian, the spouse and then "a majority of the relatives of the first

would Terri Schiavo have" wanted" as proved supposedly by clear and convincing evidence; in Florida, at least the courts went through the motions of attempting to determine what Terri 's

—

—

subjective intent was).

Because of situation,

I

this rather disturbing

believe

it is

important for

all

Catholics to complete a directive that agrees with both church teaching and North Carolina statute.

the

degree."

If none

of the foregoing

then the attending physician In other words, there stituted

is

is

available,

may

decide.

not a "sub-

judgment standard" here ("what

Bob Mason

is

an elder law attorney

certified by the National Elder

Foundation and a parishioner at seph Church in Asheboro.

Law

St.

Jo-

September

The Catholic News & Herald 15

2005

9,

Dreams and our

Life is Christ Catechists connect people to intimacy with Jesus Oh, how good is the good God! That simple statement summarizes so succinctly the conviction of St. Paul.

Throughout his letters, St. Paul proclaims his gratitude for the Lord for be-

who are on the way. They are to be attentive to minds and hearts, attitudes persons

Guest

and behavior. They are sent

Column

ing his savior and redeemer, model and

FATHER JAMES

guide.

Even

in

moments of persecution and

suffering, Paul never fails to express the

HAWKER GUEST COLUMNIST

joy in his heart as he acknowledges with enthusiasm, "I live now not I, but Christ lives in

me."

As we

celebrate Catechetical

Sunday

throughout the United States on Sunday, Sept. 18, united to St. Paul we believe

way, the truth and Paul, we are convinced

that Jesus Christ is the

the

life.

that

we

Like St. can do all things in Christ,

who

that so

Time, No.

we

blessed

are in this diocese

many men and women, commit-

5).

follows then that an essential aim

It

of catechesis

is

to enable the hearer to

appreciate, appropriate and assimilate the vision, values

purpose

too often propagates the primacy of indi-

Catholic Church.

They respond person-

and publicly

to the invitation shared

ally

on the mount of the Ascension, "Teach them everything I have commanded you and know that I

by

the risen Christ

am

sonal responsibility.

In fidelity to the risen Christ, the catechist

"Choose

reminded the catechist of his or her primary responsibility when he wrote, "The definitive aim of to put

II

people not only in

life,

not

Choose

love, not hatred.

peace, not violence."

who

FATHER JOHN

cell,

proclaimed, "For to

The words spoken by Jesus, "I came that you may have life and have it more abundantly," surely Christ."

life is

touched and transformed core of his being.

May

St.

Paul to the

the catechists, called to con-

tinuing conversion, to life in Christ, invite

whom

those

Our question

Q.

is

about dreams.

Do

they have any significance in our spiri-

they serve to open their

catechists

tual lives? Is

it

wrong to

Some dreams seem (New Jersey)

believe in them?

to hit close to

home.

A. I'm not sure what you mean by

Christ.

participate in the teaching mission

of the church commit themselves to both sharing information and cultivating spiritual information.

NHNRMMMHI

minds, hearts and souls to the risen

The devoted, dedicated

Pope John Paul

is

to proclaim,

Choose

death.

with you."

catechesis

is

Corner DIETZEN

from a prison

vidualism, relativism, materialism and

in

Question

CNS COLUMNIST

me

personal rights to the exclusion of per-

participate

Christ,

life

Paul, writing to the Philippians

that

catechetical, teaching mission of the

to

St.

spiritual

to teach as Jesus did.

that

the

ted

commitment

and virtues taught and

by Jesus himself. Achieving is no easy task in a society

lived

strengthens us.

How

touch but in communion, in intimacy with Jesus Christ" (On Catechesis in Our

to assist

maturing believers to be rooted in Christ, growing in his grace and responsive to the needs of others.

Catechists, if they are to be faithful in service, must recognize the centrality of the Eucharist in life and ministry. The Eucharist, the bread of life, enables each of us to grow in intimacy with Jesus.

The Eucharist, the bread for life, strengthens us as we strive to be friends, disciples and witnesses of the risen Lord.

As catechists become what they eat, they witness most effectively to their

They minister

to total

believing in dreams. But to think about

Father Hawker is vicar for educaDiocese of Charlotte and pastor of St. Luke Church in Mint Hill. tion in the

them, reflect on what happens in our dreams, even to learn something from them is not wrong. We have ample proof

even in the Bible that God can use dreams to help people better understand their lives and what God's will is for them.

Psychological sciences

Unborn pain

Guest

Compassion for animals; why not babies?

Column

declared to be the

policy of the United States that the slaughtering of livestock and the handling of livestock in connection with slaughter shall be carried out only by

humane methods."

Those words come from the "HuSlaughter Act," a law

mane Methods of

that expresses our

concern for the pain

experienced by animals, but that more fundamentally expresses a dimension of our

own

humanity. In Australia, the national Health and Medical Research Council requires painkillers to be used on the fetuses of animals!

Q. "What do you and excruciating pain?"

mean by

severe

A. "You see, the threshold for pain is very low. The fetus is very likely extremely sensitive to pain during the gestation of 20 to 30 weeks.

ever, that reflection

and as early as

spiritual influences

gests

we

on our

lives sug-

"befriend our dreams," mull

described would be likely to cause severe

should be noted that each year in the United States alone, more than

simply and nonjudgmentally with someone else may be helpful, sometimes to both persons.

It is true that dreams might be used wrongly, for example if one pretends to tell fortunes from them or allows oneself to become obsessed with a fantasy world. But it could be just as wrong not

from the time the fetus is being manipulated and being handled to the time that the incision is made, and the pain, right

brain or the contents, intracranial contents, are

sucked out."

The

concluded with the recommendation that painkillers be used when surgery is done on the fetus. fetus.

article

The authors wrote, "This

applies not

just to diagnostic

Q. "So, Doctor, do you have an opinion as to whether the partial-birth

dures on the fetus, but possibly also to termination of pregnancy, especially by

abortion procedure causes pain to the fetus?"

surgical techniques involving

of gestation, I will be pain caused to the fetus. And I believe it will be severe and excruciating pain caused to the fetus."

may be

particularly vivid.

v. Ashcroft.

beyond 20 weeks would assume that there

has studied and

as 10 weeks.

and therapeutic proce-

dismem-

berment."

In

1991, scientific advisors to the

Germany had recommendation.

In August 2001, Great Britain's Medical Research Council concluded

Federal Medical Council in

made

it

as early

It

18,000 abortions take place at 21 or

more weeks of pregnancy.

The Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act now has been introduced in Congress, to inform

may

is

going on in his or

20 weeks; other studies place

vealed hormonal stress reactions in the

A. "If the fetus

is

life.

One author who

that pain perception

On April 6, 2004, the following testi-

al.

them can con-

to one's self-knowledge,

written extensively about psychological

tions at

et.

to understand

much

emotions and what her

GUEST COLUMNIST

British medical journal, the Lancet, re-

the case of Leroy Carhart, M.D.,

tribute

FATHER FRANK PAVONE

So what about human fetuses? given in U.S. District Court (District of Nebraska) by Dr. Kanwaljeet Anand before Judge Richard G. Kopf in

on one's dreams,

trying to enter into their images and

"And so the procedures associated with the partial-birth abortion that I just

In 1994, an article in the prestigious

mony was

cannot

us very

moods, and "It is therefore

still

much for sure about where dreams come from or what makes them happen. It is now widely agreed, howtell

women

20 weeks or more

having abor-

baby The legislation deserves It would require that the that their

feel pain.

our support. mother be given the option to provide painkillers to her baby. This is not to justify abortion, but will certainly

many people

Many

think twice about

course, continue to deny reality.

"A

As

fisherman

once told me that fish have neither sense nor sensation, but how he knew this, he could not tell me."

a similar

Father Pavone of Priests for Life.

is

bit,

especially if they are

Even sharing them

dreams as a natural, if puzzling, assume there is somemagical, even diabolical,

to accept

part of life or to

thing about them.

make

it.

abortion supporters will, of

Bertrand Russell wrote,

them over a

national director

A free brochure on ecumenism, including questions on intercommunion and other ways of sharing

worship,

is

available by sending a stamped, self-

addressed envelope Dietzen,

Box 3315,

to

Father John

Peoria, IL 61612.

Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address, or e-mail: jjdietzen@aol. com.

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9,

2005

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