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Gaeth Ferguson listens as Franciscan Father Louis Vitale speaks against Proposition N, the "Care, not cash'initiative on the ballot in San Francisco Nov. 5. Opponents gathered at Civic Center Plaza last Sunday, with a figure of St. Francis ofAssisi looking over them. Opponents say the measure will create new hardships for the homeless by cutting their General Assistance payments. Supporters say the money will be put to better use in treatment, jobs and housing programs.

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By Kamille Nixon In a "watershed " moment, the first-ever Marriott to be union-organized from the ground up agreed to a labor contract last month , "and it would never have happened without the support of Catholic and other religious leaders, " said Mike Casey, president of Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Local 2. Catholic leaders and activists played an ongoing role in the long union dispute at San Francisco 's Marriott Hotel. Priests and lay people worked at the grassroots, while Archbishop William J. Levada along with other religious leaders supported union organization of workers at the luxury hotel. With the successful settlement last month , employees are alread y enjoying gains like medical benefits , retirement benefits, job security, days off, regular schedules, and childcare benefits , Mr. Casey said.

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Those are the kind of just workp lace conditions th at Catholic social teaching calls for, according to Father Donald D'Angelo , pastor of San Francisco 's Holy Name of Jesus Parish. "It wasn't our place to say what needs to be done, " said Father D'Angelo, who advocated on behalf of the workers. "We were calling attention to the difficulties workers were having, and we wanted it to be resolved. " "I' m delighted to hear after all this time there 's a resolution to this, especially for the sake of the workers, for them to have a sense of well-being while working there, " Father D'Angelo said. "It brings to conclusion a long period of social injustices." Ending social injustices is the duty of Catholic faithful , Father D'Angelo stressed to Holy Name parishioners. He recently re-printed in the parish bulletin a U.S. bishDOING JUSTICE, page 13 ops ' statement calling Catholics into action.

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by Tom Burke Thanks to Holy Namer, Josephine Yu, who called looking for information about a priest she saw in CSF's recent Jubilee issue. Though math isn 't my best subject, there had to be thousands of years of service represented among the sisters, brothers, and priests celebrating special anniversaries. Please let me speak for you when 1 say "Thank you " to them all....Sorry to Mercy Sister Edith Hurley whose many years of service at Holy Name Elementary School was not mentione d among the ministries of her 60 years as a reli gious. Also missed was the fact that Sister Edith is back from Australia and home again at the Sunset District parish. Sorry, Sister Flora Batterton again, and this time to Mercy Sister Flora Batterton, also celebrating 60 years of consecrated life. The picture published as Sister Flora was actually a picture of her sister, Mercy Sister Frances Batterton who has been a religious for 65 years. Other

Happy 50 years married today to Nancy and Michael Desmond , parishioners of Holy Name Parish for almost four decades. Helping mark the half-century are sons, Tiernan, Michael, and Sean , with his wife, Suzi, and their children , Michael, a St. Stephen's first grader, and toddler, Ryan. Much missed by the family is late daughter, sister, siste r-in-law and aunt, Deirdre .

Married 51 years September 9th were Beverly and Jack Muzio of St. Gregory Parish, San Mateo. Both San Francisco natives, they took their vows at St. Matthew Church, San Mateo. Other members of the family are the couple's children Ken, his wife , Valerie, and their children, Nicole, Zach and Elishia; Dave, his wife, Sandy, and their children , Jennifer and Tony; and Joyce, her husband , Aland Walker, and their children, Holly and Sarah. A big party honored Beverly and Jack on their 50th anniversary. This year it was an evening for just the two of them at the Cliff House for "great food and a great view."

Mercy Sisters with the sibling connection are Sisters Corita and Ritamary Burnl^Hi,1 Cecilia and Placida Conant; Ruth and Dolores Carroll,- Celine and Leona Zetah; and Suzanne, Patricia, and Mary Louise Toolan....While renovations take over the rectory kitchen, priests at Our Lady of Angels are breaking bread with parishioners. Capuchin Father Gerald Barron, pastor, said he and Capuchin Fathers John De La Riva and Harold Snider will take their evening meal with more than 100 famines during the 10-week construction period. Families are hosting one priest at a time so as to increase the opportunities for the face-to-face get-togethers , Father Gerald said. In an announcement to weekend Mass-goers, Father Gerald said no fancy fixin 's are necessary and be it a meal "in the kitchen" or "hot dogs in the backyard" the priests are grateful for the invites. 'This evangelizes us," Father Gerald said, noting that when he sees families at home in ministry to one another it renews Ins "commitment to religious life and the priesthood. "...Welcom e to Paulist Father Chuck Kullman, new pastor at Old St. Mary's, San Francisco and fond farewells to former pastor, Paulist Father Bob Pinkston. Seeing an announcement of the upcoming fall concert by OSM's choir reminded me to remind you to get notices of upcoming holiday entertainments into Datebook as soon as you know when they 'll be. These afternoons or evenings of song are great breaks from the rigors of the day and a treat we should al! take advantage of. The OSM con-

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One hundred years old October 6th is Dorothy Curran, 70 years of Menlo Park's Nativity and St. Raymond parishes and now living comfortably in Pacifica. Remembered always is Dorothy 's son, John , husband of Jacquelyn Ryan Curran and student body prez of Junipero Serra High School's class of '50, who died in 1984. Dorothy is namesake of her 23rd great grandchild , Dorothy Yvonne , born last month to Doroth y 's granddaughter , Patricia and her husband , Mark in Thailand. Patty is one of Jacquelyn and John 's 10 children with siblings , Mary of Virginia; Peggy, and Tim of Wisconsin; Anne of Maryland; Tom of Oregon; Jenny of Indiana; Legion of Christ Father John of New Hampshire; plus Kathy of Pacifica and Shelley of San Francisco. The family 's reunion in August doubled as a birthday party for the new centenarian drawing more than 80 well-wishers including Jacquel yn's sister Mercy Sister Patricia Ryan, and Dorothy 's nephew, Jesuit Brother Douglas Draper, dean of students at San Francisco 's St. Ignatius.

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Silent No More on Affordable Housing As election season is once again upon us , we are faced with choices as to how to partici pate faithfully as Catholics in the electoral process. I would like to focus on one item on November 's ballot: Proposition B , San Francisco 's affordable housing bond measure. This measure has been largely developed by the faith-based organization San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP), with strong leadershi p from many of our Catholic churches. In February, 2001, 1 joined with other religious leaders in the Bay Area to issue a "moral call to action" on affordable housing. Episcopal Bishop William Swing, University of San Francisco President Stephen Privett , Muslim leader Imam Mehdi Khorasani , and I, as well as many others, apologized for our silence regarding the suffering of so many of our families and seniors as a result of the housing crisis in this City. Since 1996 rents have more than doubled; 80% of San Franciscans cannot afford the median rent. Average home prices have hit a staggering $614 ,000 according to the California Association of Realtors. The effects on our congregations and our families are tragic. Young families with children are living in garages, or tripled up in flats with 20 people sharing one bathroom , one kitchen. In this column, with the permission of these fine people, I would like to share a personal story so that we may more full y understand the human impact. Igmedio and Macaria Casuga , elderly retired parishioners of Corpus Christi Church , who have spent their lives serving their community, now pay almost all their Social Security income on rent for a studio apartment. Their story is not uncommon in many of our parishes in the City. One pastor reported

that his parish had lost over 50 families in one year due to their inability to find affordable housing. Institutionally, our churches and schools are losing members as peop le flee the City in search of housing they can afford . It is interesting to note that in this time of economic downturn , the housing market remains strong, and the cost of housing in many local areas continues to increase. This may be good news for the economy, but it is bad news for many peop le strugg ling to make ends meet , to raise families, and to live on fixed incomes, to afford decent housing - especially here in our own Bay Area. months Eighteen , ago, 3,000 people of faith from across the City came together at the Masonic Auditorium to ask public officials to find new funds to build more affordable housing. Since then, the congregations in SFOP — including Mission Dolores , Church of the Visitacion , Corpus Christi, Star of the Sea. St. Elizabeth's, St. Anthony 's, and Epiphan y — have worked dili gentl y to research and develop a proposal that would address the housing crisis. They put before us now Proposition B, a $250 million affordable housing bond . This bond will finance affordable housing for more than 4,000 working families, seniors and families at risk of homelessness. It will continue to expand the City 's successful housing program that builds and renovates homes and provides down-payment assistance to first-time homebuyers. It is the only proposition on the ballot that will increase the supply of affordable housing in the City. This bond measure is good for our community, and good for our families. For the last seven years, Maria Victoria Sinel, a nurse who is a parishioner at Corpus Christi, lived in a studio apartment with her disabled hus-

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Mercy High, SF; marks 50th Mercy High School of San Francisco will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Gala event on Saturday, October 5. Founded in 1952 by the Sisters of Mercy, the Sunset District high school has educated more than 8,000 young women in the City. It has an enrollment of 580 students. Mercy has operated at its 6.5 acre campus on 19th Ave. since its founding. The school recently completed the Catherine McCauley Pavilion with

weight room, locker rooms, a class room and multi-purpose gymnasium with seating for 700. The Gala will include cocktails, a silent auction, live auction, cash raffle , sumptuous dinner and dancing until midnight with music by Pride and Joy. The evening which starts with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. costs $100 per person. All friends , alumni and supporters are invited. For more information contact Terri Driscoll at 415-334-0525 ext. 228

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KARACHI , Pakistan —The archbishop of Karachi said the latest killing of Christians and ongoing threats against their communities will not prevent Christians from continuing justice and peac e work. Archbishop Simeon Pereira visited the office of the Committee for Justice and Peace, a joint initiative of the Archdiocese of Karachi and the Church of Pakistan , hours after two gunmen killed six Catholics and one Protestant and injured two other peop le Sept. 25 , reported UCANews. He said he empathizes with the families whose "near and dear ones " were victims of the attack , but he urged them not to allow hatred and revenge to take root in their hearts . Zafar I qbaf , administrator of the committee , said the I wo attackers came to the office about 9:30 a.m. They gathered everyone , tied their hands , put masking tape over their mouths , then shol each of them in the head before escaping. This was the fifth major attack on Christians since Pakistan joined the U.S.-led crackdown on the Taliban in neighbor? ing Afghanistan and the al Qaeda group, blamed for the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States. Dominican Sister Naseem George, president of the Major Superiors Leadership Conference of Pakistan , said Christians lived in fear before the attack. "Now we think no Christian is safe , especiall y the Christian organizations that are working for the rights of the people ," she said.

House OKs bill allowing Catholic hospitals to refuse to do abortions

WASHINGTON — Catholic leaders praised the U.S. House of Representatives for its 229-189 vote Sept. 25 to approve the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act of 2002, designed to protect the conscience ri ghts of health care institutions that refuse to perform abortions. "Simp ly, the passage of this act means hospitals and other health care providers have a right not to be involved in destroying life," said Father Michael D. Place, president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association. He called the House action "another vote recognizing that every human life must be treated with dignity and respect. " Richard M. Doerflinger, deputy director of the U.S. bishops ' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, said the "modest but urgently needed legislation " passed by the House "reaffirms that no health care provider should be forced to participate in abortions against his or her will."

Southern African bishops criticize ruling allowing gay adoptions CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Southern African Catholic Bishops ' Conference has criticized a Constitutional Court decision allowing homosexual coup les to adopt children. The ruling "makes it all too clear that the problem does not lie with individual pieces of legislation but rather with the version of liberalism espoused by government and Parliament," the conference said in a Sept. 23 statement signed by Cardinal Wilfrid F. Napier of Durban, conference president.

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Father Paul Perlite , dedicated priest, avid fisherman, dies Father Paul A. Perlite , 82 years old and a priest for 56 years, died on Sept. 26, after a brief illness, at Nazareth House in San Rafael. Father Perlite was born in San Francisco in 1920. He studied at Saint Patrick' s Seminary and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of San Francisco in 1946. He served for several years as an associate pastor in the East Bay and at San Francisco parishes including St, Paul , St. Teresa and Sacred Heart. In 1967 he became founding pastor of St. Thomas of Canterbury parish in San Jose and in 1981 , Pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Olema. "Father Paul" officiall y retired in 1985, but activel y ministered to the parishioners at St. Rita 's in Fairfax where he was in residence until illness required his move lo Nazareth House a few weeks ago. A vigil service was held there last Sunday with family, friends , St. Patrick's classmate s and St. Rita 's parishioners in attendance. Father Paul was an avid fisherman , golfer and singer. At the vi gil, a nephew recalled his generosity in gifts and time with family. He recentl y fashioned a fishing pole for a grand niece. Father Paul accepted several

In a letter to friends and family he sent out on the occasion of his 50th anniversary in the holy priesthood , he paid tribute to his paternal grandfather , Giacinto Perlite . Father Paul said his grandfather 's name translated "a little pearl (Perlite), cast down from Heaven mmmmmmmm ^i^mmt•___¦_ -_-_ --¦_____mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm above (Giacinto) ". He said the name was likely "imposed" on him by the nuns who cared for him in a northern Italian orp hanage during the mid 1 800s. "'A precious little life ' — a name that could well have been used as a pro-life slogan. If his life were snuffed out , there would not be any of this , nor many of you , including myself ," Father Paul wrote. "Most of my fishermen friends simply call me A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated by retired 'Father Paul' ," he wrote, "Everyone knows that I'm a Bishop of Sacramento , Francis Quinn , last Monday at priest. I'm proud of it. I hope my actions have not St. Mary 's Cathedral in San Francisco. betrayed me otherwise." Friends recalled Father Perlite as quiet , dedicated Father Perlite is survived by his brother and sister-inand generous in his service as a priest , never calling law, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Perlite of San Francisco; sisattention to himself. He would head official correspon- ter , Angela Donovan and her husband Dan of Novato ; dence with the Chancery, "no rep ly requested or brother , Jesuit Father John J. Perlite , of Los Gatos; eight desired. " Some of that correspondence included gift s of nieces and nephews and twelve grand nieces and securities lo the Priests ' Retirement Fund and Catholic nephews. Charities. Memorial donations may be made to the "Priests ' Retirement Fund" , 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 or Nazareth House , 245 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael. CA 94903. small chap laincies throug hout his career including to fishermen. He would often share his catch with friends and parishioners. A recorded rendition of Father Paul singing "0 Sole Mio" was played at the end of his vi gil.

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'Friend Raiser' for kids The Little Children 's Aid Junior Auxilliary held a wine and cheese "Friend Raiser" at the Forest Hills Club in San Francisco on Sept. 13. About 75 people including LCA past presidents, Catholic Charities officials and San Francisco Supervisor Tony Hall were on hand to support and celebrate LCA's work with abused, troubled and homeless children and families in San Francisco. Little Children's Aid was founded as a non-profit in 1907 to provide for the children left homeless and orphaned by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and lire, The original agency was a forerunner of today's Catholic Charities of San Francisco. In 1949, the Junior Auxiliary was formed to provide direct monetary and volunteer aid to Catholic Charities children 's programs, It is now an organization of about 40 active members who are primarily professional women age 25 to 40 who volunteer and raise funds for Rita da Cascia, St. Joseph's Village, Richmond Hills, Gurrero House, the Adoption Network and other charity programs. Over the last two years, the active members, associates and supporters have donated $78,000 toward Catholic Charities programs. Most importantly, they donate their time. Over the last two years, active members of the Auxilliary have donated 3,127 hours of their time lo Catholic Charities programs. In addition to the benefit of the work done, Catholic Charities can use the Auxiliary's volunteer hours to qualify for grants and United Way support, according

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B y Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Church desi gnates October as a time "to recommit ourselves to building a culture in which every life is valued , no matter how poor or sick, how old or microscopic," said Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore. But too often contemporary culture downplays the value of human life , and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 may seem like the culture has hit a new low, he said in a statement issued Oct. 3 for Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 7. "Recent tragic events may tempt us to think we are very far from living in a world that values life," said the cardinal , who is chairman of the U.S. bishops ' Committee on Pro-Life Activities. "When terrorists can readil y destroy themselves and thousands of innocent people to promote their cause, it may seem that human life has become cheap ." Then , following the attacks , the world saw "humanity at its very best ," he said, as people came to the aid of co-workers, firefighters and police lost their lives rescuing others , and many who faced death called "to reassure their spouses and children that they loved them." "Here was the Christian message about human life in action ," the cardinal added. "Our culture sometimes seems to teach that life is not a basic good , that love is but a feeling rather than a com-

mitment to serve others, that we may reject or ignore those who seem burdensome or inconvenient," he said. "Women with difficult pregnancies are encouraged to accept abortion , then abandoned to grieve in silence for a lost child. "Commercials aimed at elderly citizens today subtly caution them not to burden their families or society, while groups advocate suicide and assisted suicide as an end to their problems ," he continued. "High profile executions become headline-grabbing media events , while society pays little heed to many anonymous prisoners with inadequate legal counsel who face death with no fanfare." He also pointed to recent debate s on stem-cell research and human cloning, saying that "some try to dismiss respect for human life as an obstacle to noble goal of curing disease. " Each year October is designated as Respect Life Month , and Catholics are encouraged to learn about life issues and encouraged to help build a cultu re in which human life "at every stage and in every circumstance is defended and cherished," he said. Respect Life program materials have been sent to parishes , schools and Catholic organizations across the country. Packets of material are available from the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops by calling (202) 5413070. They also can be viewed on the Internet at www.usccb.org/prolife.

A Peop le of Life called to live the Gospel of Life From "A People of Life , " United States Conference of Catholi c Bishops "What is urgentl y called for is a . .. united ethical effort to activate a great campai gn in support of life. " —Pope John Paul II, "The Gospel of Life." Human life is our first gift from God—a gift we are called to care for and protect. We see how frag ile this gift of human life really is when we are confronted with acts of terrorism or war or mass starvation. We see it in the faces of hungry children , in the eyes of the man on death row, in the suffering of the very old or very sick who are alone and lonely. We do our best to rise to the challenge, to give of ourselves in whatever way is possible. We respond as neig hbors, one human being to another, with persistent advocacy and care for those whose very survival depends on us. Human lives can be in j eopardy for different reasons, and protecting human life and promoting human dignity are tasks with many facets. Abortion is an ongoing and critical concern because it destroys the lives of innocent human beings. While circumstances may mitigate personal culpability, abortion and euthanasia are always gravel y wrong.

'The consequences of widespread loss of respect for human life and dignity have moved increasing numbers of peop le to reject capital punishment ' Issues involving human life are necessarily intertwined and interdependent. It is not hard to understand that when a society allows human life to be destroyed in one instance, as in abortion , it undermines respect for life in all other contexts. Similarly, where unborn human life is protected , all human life benefits , not only the unborn. The Fruits of Roe v. Wade Today in the United States abortion is legal throughout pregnancy. State laws may prohibit abortion only in the third trimester of pregnancy, but then only if abortion is permitted where a mother 's life or health is concerned. And, according to the Supreme Court , health must include

all aspects of physical, emotional, and social "well being. " Of the approximate 1.3 million abortions in the United States each year, 1 percent (or 13,000) are performed in the Fifth month of pregnancy or later. A child boni as early as twenty-three weeks after conception has a 50 to 80 percent likelihood of surviving. The legacy of the Supreme Court 's 1973 abortion decisions has been one of death, pain, and social division. Millions of lives have been ended before birth. Countless women struggle to find peace after abortion, while many men grieve for children they were legally powerless to protect. Consider the legality of partial birth abortion. Or consider reports of children left to die because they were not supposed to survive an abortion. Or consider the relentless push for legalization of assisted suicide. The consequences of widespread loss of respect for human life and dignity have moved increasing numbers of people to reject capital punishment, mindful of the need to respect every human life—even the lives of those who have not shown such respect for others. Encouraged by pro-life citizens, state governments have thwarted the relentless drive to legalize assisted suicide. Despite attempts in many states, only Oregon has allowed physicians to hel p patients kill themselves. Today fewer abortions are being performed each GOSPEL OF LIFE, page 12

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The famil y even boasts an 'Auntie May," who is Birthright's acting director, May Geiger, the volunteer who hel ped Stephany at a critical time and who has become a friend during the years . Mrs. Geiger always sends a little something to Courtney at Christmastime, and Courtney still looks forward to it. "Did May send anything ?" she asks her mother excitedly. "The essence of Birthri ght is love," Mrs. Geiger told Catholic San Francisco. "All our services are free and there is no paid staff. I believe we work very well and closel y with our community." Stephany is one of thousands of women helped by Birthri ght of Marin. The offices at 2144 Fourth St., San Rafael , are staffed five days a week by trained volunteers. Total volunteers , including auxiliary, number about 88, according to Mrs . Geiger. A 24-hour hotline and an 800 telephone number, a newsletter, a library of books and videos, donated clothing and diapers and many other services are among Birthright's activities. The women who use Birthright's services come from all over Mari n County and represent many ethnic and economic backgrounds. Ages vary from 15 to 45 years, the majority being in their late teens to mid-twenties. About 35 percent

are married. About 20 percent have private health coverage, 60 percent have Medi-Cal , and others have no insurance. Average number of yearly office visits is 2,000 for counseling, pregnancy tests, inquiries about childbirth classes and parenting classes, clothing, professional referrals and return visits with volunteers. Requests for assistance include help in finding housing, transportation , financial help and medical or other resource referrals. Adoption agencies are also referred. Volunteers do not engage in the public debate over abortion , according to Mrs. Geiger, as Birthri ght 's charter forbids that. The organization seeks to avoid controversy and instead focuses on offering practical help to women in need, informational materials state. California boasts 13 Birthright centers, including those in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Concord, Livermore, Napa, Petaluma , and Pinole. The 30th anniversary celebration for Marin Birthri ght will include wine lasting featuring Napa 's Eric Ross winery, food , music, and a silent auction at San Domenico Conservatory in San Anselmo, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. More information is available from Birthri ght of Marin , (415) 456-4500.

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"Celebrating Life," the 2002 Annual Respect Life Conference, will take place at St. Mary 's Cathedral on Oct. 19. Jesuit Father Robert J. Spitzer, Gonzaga University president and author of "Healing the Culture of Life ," will be the keynote speaker. The conference will bring together noted experts on life issues. "It's a time for all oi those who are active in the pro-life movement to become energized and educated , especiall y around issues concern ing new technologies such as stem cell research," George Wesolek of the Archdiocesar Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns said. The F3ther Spitzer conference is also an opportunity for newcomers to learn something about the prolife movement and causes, he said. Other speakers include Ned Dolesji, executive director of the California Catholic Conference, who will speak on recent and proposed legislation , Project Rachel mentor Rita Widegren , RN , Mr. Wesolek, who will address Archdiocesan Respect Life programs, and sidewalk counselor Nora Dougherty. Former Respect Life coordinator Jasmine Pomeroy will lead a luncheon discussion for youth and young adults. University of San Francisco philosophy professor, Dr. Thomas Cavanaugh, will speak on understanding genetic engineering and stem cell research. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 per person $5 for students. Lunch is $8. Please register by Oct. 16 by emailing wesolekg@sfarchdiocese.org or call 415614-5572.

The Respect Life program of the Office of Public Policy and Social Concern s of the Archdiocese coordinate s several services to parishes , Catholics and the broader community. They include : • Parish Respect Life Representatives who educate parishes on life issues, organize local response to national and state legislative action and encourage pastoral support of life issues. This includes a phone tree network for rapid response to legislation , volunteer work with pregnancy counseling centers and a program in cooperation with the School of Pastoral Leadership lo provide service and care to the sick, elderl y and dying at the parish level. Eighty percent of parishes partici pate in Respect Life Representati ve program. . • Educating youth on family and life issues. The office works with the Departments of Catholic Schools and Relig ious Education to foster a respect for the sanctity of life elementary, high school and college students. This includes an annual pro-life essay contest in which students from 62 high schools and elementary schools participate and a chastity education program for 7th and 8th graders called "Lifesaver Retreat." • A Speakers Bureau which supplies doctors , nurses , ethicists , agency professionals and other speakers to present a Respect Life perspective on timely topics including abortion , euthanasia , capital punishment , stem cell research , parental rights, bioethics and issues related to the pastoral support of handicapped persons , pregnant women , the sick and elderl y. • Recruiting and supporting volunteers for Birthri ght , First Resort, Pregnancy Care and other services for pregnant women. • Hosting an annual college student walk for life from San Francisco to Washington D.C. called "Crossroads." • Providing education and training through workshops for the whole community and specificall y for people who want to become more effectivel y involved in pro-life activities and education . • Organizing and educating a pro-life constituency for the annual Catholic Lobby Day in Sacramento. • Project Rachel, a ministry offering individual mentoring and healing programs, group programs and sacramental

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Gospel of life . . . ¦ Continued f rom pag e 9 year, fewer doctors are willing to practice abortion, and states have passed more laws restricting or regulating the practice than laws promoting or protecting abortion. Much has been achieved through the hard work , prayers, and generosity of millions of Americans. And Catholics have always been in the forefront of these efforts. The Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion—Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton—must be reversed. As Pope John Paul II reminds us, "it is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life , upon which all the other inalienable rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop" ("The Gospel of Life," no. 101). Where to Start Join the nationwide effort to protect, nurture, and sustain human life. Become what Pope John Paul II asks us to be: a people of life and a people for life. To assist, the Catholic bishops of the United States have issued an invitation and a four-part plan that includes • Education—in the Catholic community and the public square • Care and Services—for women with problems related to pregnancy ; for those who are disabled , sick, or dying and their families; and for those who have been involved in abortion • Advocacy—for public policies that protect the lives of unborn children and those vulnerable to pressure to end their own lives • Prayer—that the culture of death will be replaced by a culture of life and love

Get Involved Everyone has a talent or ability to contribute , if only for one hour per week or per month . Here are some examples: • Join your parish Respect Life Committee. If there is none, ask the pastor if you might hel p get one started. The diocesan Respect Life Office can assist. • Don 't walk away from discussions about abortion and euthanasia at work or where acquaintances gather. Discuss these issues with colleagues. • Advance pro-life positions in professional organizations to which you belong. • Volunteer to counsel women in a local pregnancy aid center; ask the diocesan Respect Life Office how you might assist the diocese 's post-abortion ministry. • Volunteer for a respite care program that helps families caring for seriously ill members at home; help the local hospice program. • Contact your federal or slate representatives on important pro-life legislation , especiall y when asked to do so by your diocese or parish—send that letter, make that phone call, sign that postcard. These things make a difference. • Pray. Pray privately and take part in programs of prayer. • Provide financial assistance to the diocesan Respect Life Office, local programs of pastoral care, or People of Life, the pro-life action campaign of the bishops ' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities. • Be well-informed—keep up with the news and read basic documents. Copyright © 2001, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Doing j ustice . . . I Continued from cover "Scripture and the Church' s teaching call on all of us to embrace God's preferential love of the poor and vulnerable, to embody it in our lives, and to work to have it shape public policies and priorities," states the document , "Called to Faith fu l Citizenship." "We support those policies that create jobs with adequate pay and decent working conditions , increase the minimum wage so it becomes a living wage, and overcome barriers to equal pay and employment for women and minorities. We reaffirm traditional teaching on the right of workers to choose to organize and bargain collectively, on the importance of economic freedom , initiative, and the right of private property. " "There 's no question they (Catholic activists) had a big part " in the settlement Mr. Casey said. "Four or five Catholics stand out as being with us" throughout all of the union 's struggles, he said. Father William O'Donnell. parochial vicar of Berkeley 's St. Joseph the Worker Parish; Franciscan Father Louis Vitale, pastor of San Francisco 's St. Boniface; the late Father Peter Sammon, who was pastor of San Francisco 's St. Teresa Parish among many endeavors ; and Presentation Sister Kathleen Heal y of St. Teresa, came to Mi; Casey 's mind. They "were active , outspoken and came to the lines. " he said. Two spoke from the back of a pick-up truck to a rally of 500 or

the nation and the world are remarkable, All photos and text are dated , which sets it apart fro m the others , and those details enhance its value in chronicling history. There were so many images that day thai we will never forget, but seeing the pages of photos of those firefi ghters who died trying to save others reminds us once again what was lost in human terms. The New York Times ensures its scope is wide while keeping it close to home. PORTRAITS 9/11/01: THE COLLECTED "PORTRAITS OF GRIEF" FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES. Times Books, Henry Holt and Co. (New York , 2002). 558 pp., $30.00. If you have become numb to the images of planes fl y ing into buildings or to the despairing faces of recovery workers at ground zero, here is a collection that will help you focus on the most painful outcome of that terrible day, the people who didn ' t make it home to their families. These are not obituaries but "snapshots of lives interrupted" — 1,910 of them written in the 15 weeks following the attacks and printed ori g inall y in the Times. Some 140 writers took part in this tribute that takes you from the grim statistics to the real people we will now never have a chance to meet. These personal remembrances were recorded in the hope they would put a city and a nation on the path to healing. As one editor wrote , "they were heroes by choice , they were heroes by chance " and you will be better for making their acquaintance.

of ground zero clean-up show a city moving forward and the interviews with survivors and family will make you wonder at the resiliency of the human heart. The editors focused more on human interest and more on red, white and blue patriotism than the other selections but they do it well. ABOVE HALLOWED GROUND: A PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 , by photographers of the New York City Police Department. Viking Studio — Penguin Putnam (New York, 2002). 192 pp., $29.95. These photographers arrived by police helicopter just after the second p lane hit the South Tower. As police department emp loyees they not onl y documented fro m every angle the burning and falling towers and exodus across the brid ges, they watched for other incoming aircraft that could be en route to inflict more harm on the city. They also lost 23 colleagues and the book's proceeds go to their families. These never-before-published photos , some taken at ground zero b y NYPD officers on duty, are a tribute to all those firefi ghters, EMTs and Port Authority Police who died in the line of duty. The aerial shots of the destruction and cJean-up are amazing but this is a difficult book. I believe it is so hard because there is very little text but so many shots of the wreckage where thousands of lives were cut short. AFTER SEPTEMBER 11: NEW YORK AND THE WORLD , by the journalists of Reuters. Prentice Hall (Upper Saddle River, N.J., 2002). 216 pp., $29.00. The story of recovery and retribution after Sept. 11 is told well by Reuters in what is

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almost a timeline. The foreword b y British Prime Minister Tony Blai r is an examp le of this book's European perspecti ve. The p hotographs are well chosen to accompany thoughtful text. It p laces things into the context of world events when we Americans were certainly more focused inward. It does fail to adequately address the severity of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict and its repercussions in the international community. And 1 take exception lo David Morgan 's statement that the 40 passengers and crew of Flight 93 in particular have "been largely overlooked by the public , by the media and by national leaders." We certainly don 't take them for granted here in Washington , the city that was the intended target that 11 th day of September 2001. 9/11 MEDITATIONS AT THE CENTER OF THE WORLD , by Eugene Kennedy. Orbis Books (Mary knoll , N.Y., 2002). 110 pp., $10.00. This is a very personal commentary from prolific writer and professor emeritus of psychology Eugene Kennedy of Loyola University in Chicago. These meditations take us through the first six months after the attack and each one can stand alone. The author reflects on grief, sacredness of the site, healing and societal changes from a spiritual, New York and U.S. perspective. He exami nes the larger questions that we find it difficult to answer, to our own satisfaction, in a scriptural context. I enjoyed some chapters more than others but each provoked thought and reflection .

Nuss is manager of information services at Catholic News Service. She lives one mile from the Pentagon.

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600 people. He said Father O'Donnell was arrested twice during civil disobedience protests that included 1,500 people. Father Vitale led a delegation of religious leaders to confront the Marriott six years ago. Father D'Angelo played a critical role in hel p ing to set up an ecumenical forum a year ago August , which was attended b y Archbishop Levada and Protestant leaders. Sister Kathleen is "very outspoken on the ri ghts of workers to organize," Mr. Casey said. "These leaders have been very much with us all the time, " he said. The Archdiocese of San Francisco ' s Office of Public Policy and Social Concern has a long history of supporting Local 2 restaurant and h otel workers, according to Director George Wesolek. "They represent some of the workers on the lowest rung of the economic ladder , " Mr. Wesolek said. His office typicall y does not get involved in specific negotiations but does step in when two criteria are met: if it is an issue of the ri ght of workers to organize in the first p lace , especiall y for those peop le at the lowest rung, and if there exists a preferential option for the poor. "The ri ght of workers to organize themselves is a basic princi p le of Catholic social teaching, " Mr. Wesolek said. And those with the least power, the least voice, need to empower themselves - it 's a question of fundamental fairness and justice , he said. Representatives for the Marriott did not return phone calls.

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Praise and consternation The California Stale Legislature, based on its record of recent pro-abor tion legislation, has amended its list of things politicall y incorrect to include cigarettes , guns , SUVs and Catholics. In defense of the State 's lawmakers however, partial credit for the onslaught against Catholic pro-life positions on public policy belongs lo Governor Gray Davis, who jubi lantl y has si gned into law some of the most far-reaching pro-abortion laws in the nation. Meanwhile, members of the U.S . House of Representatives deserve praise for their votes last week to approve the Abortion Anti-Discrimination Act by a vote of 229 to 189. The bill reaffirms the basic principle that no healthcare provider should be forced to perform or participate in abortions. This modest legislation simply clarifies existing law to say that the term "health care entity " includes "a hospital, a provider sponsored organization , a health maintenance organization , a health insurance plan, or any other kind of health care facility, organization or plan. The bill , which now will move to the U.S. Senate for consideration , also strengthens existing law by slating that health care providers may not be required to pay for abortions. In passing the bill , 192 Republicans and 37 Democrats formed the majority. Casting a no vote on the bill were 164 Democrats and 24 Republicans. U.S. Representatives from the San Francisco Bay Area, including Anna Eshoo, Tom Lantos , Nancy Pelosi and Lynn Woolsey, opposed the bill. Richard M. Doerflinger , Deputy Director of the USCCB Secretariat for ProLife Activities , said , "This urgentl y needed legislation reaffirms that no health care provider should be fo rced to participate in abortion against his or her will. " The current law protects 'health care entities , ' including medical residency programs , fro m being forced by government bodies to provide abortions or abortion training, The new bill makes it clear that this protection extends to the full range of health care entities, including hospital s and individual health professionals other than physicians. It also applies this protection to entities being told they must pay for abortions against their will. "The House has said it will stan d against renewed efforts by abortion advocates to force their agenda on conscientiously opposed doctors , nurses and hosp itals," said Mr. Doerflinger. "We urge the Senate to do the same." We agree with this recommendation and we, in turn , urge our readers to contact U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstem and Barbara Boxer and let them know that you support the Abortion Anti-Discrimination Act. The bill keeps alive at the national level die conscience clause concept that has virtually been eliminated by the California legislature. We also urge readers to contact their U.S. Representatives and let them know of your concerns regarding threats to religious freedom. If 189 members of the U.S. House of Representatives found it compelling to vote no on a bill that says the law cannot force someone to perform an abortion if the person 's religious beliefs are contrary, then opposition to legislation that MEH would end partial birth abortions perhaps is not surprising.

Creating America Beneath the current national dialogue regarding our policy toward Iraq , a far more profound process is at work . The global posture of our nation , which will result from the political exchange now unfolding is no less than the creation of the America we are likely to see for many years to come. If the current regime in Iraq represents a clear, significant and present danger to the safety of the United States, then there should be a unity of resolve to take the appropriate actions to deal with this situation. If, however, there is a difference of opinion as to the danger presented by the Iraqi regime, then there should be a discussion and debate of appropriate courses of action. The principles that underlie either alternative scenario are the same, however. We should strive to be a nation that believes that right makes might , rather than a nation that believes that might makes right. We should strive to take action in a multilateral approach, which respects and values the viewpoints of other nations , rather than a go-it-alone unilateral approach to issues or problems. We should seek to strengthen the capabilities and integrity of the United Nations , rather than taking action which weakens this global institution. Earl ier this week, Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Joseph Biden, a Democrat, and senior committee member Republican Senator Richard Lugar circulated an alternative to the congressional resolution on Iraq put forward by President George W. Bush. They said the proposal would help to attract strong bipartisan support in Congress. The draft resolution focuses on authorizing the use of force against Iraq as opposed to the entire region and make clear that dismantling Iraq 's weapons of mass destruction would be the primary reason for using force. President Bush's response was that this would "tie his hands" and was not acceptable. While President Bush, in a determined approach to his assessment of the dangers posed by Saddam Hussein, appears to have adopted the bully pulpit style of former President Teddy Roosevelt, he might do well to keep in mind the words of another Roosevelt. Less than thee months before he died in April 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt said in his Fourth Inaugural Address, "We have learned that we cannot live alone, at peace; that our own well-being is dependent on the well-being of other nations, far away. We have learned that we must live as men, and not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger. We have learned to be citizens of the world, members of the human con_mumty.''MEH

Strange issue

I found several items in the September 20, 2002 edition of Catholic San Francisco to be quite bizarre . For reasons of brevity , I will focus on the most baffling and disturbing. First , Sr. Phy llis d'Anna , in her summary of her "Zen , Reveling in God' s Presence?" workshop at Fall Fest 2002 , asserts that "both Jesus and the Buddha are constant reminders to us that we do not have to live hard , suffering lives ". I gather that Fall Fest 2002 is selling what George Weigel would call "Catholicism lite. " Second, Fr. Rolheiser states that "the Gospel is ultimatel y about God rescuing the poor " and that "if we want to work for the poor, we must free ourselves from too much relianc e on dogma and rely more upon human solidarity. " Those are just two of the inaccurate and irresponsible statements in his article. Third , the "recently blessed" mural at Immaculate San Francisco 's Conception Academy (in memory of September 11) contains many images of nature , but no Christian , let alone Catholic , symbols. Instead , it is surmounted by a crescent moon - a symbol of Islam. Finally, the capper. In a full page ad, Seton Medical Center announces a charity ball "commemorating 150 years of the Daughters of Charity 's service to the Community " co-chaired by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (pro-choice , author of a bill prohibiting human cloning but authorizing researc h on embryonic stem cells), State Senator Jackie Speier (pro-choice), and Mayor Willie L. Brown , Jr. (pro-choice). The onl y bri g ht spots in the issue were Jane Sears ' letter to the editor in response lo Fr. Gerald Coleman 's article and Fr. John Dietzen 's "Question Corner" (always excellent). Pray for us , O Holy Mother of God ! Elizabeth Sewell Menlo Park

from society. Pets may object to exclusion , but have little say in the matter. But what about males '? Pity the poor "former Catholic monk" seeking, on the same page , an inexpensive room in SF. Former nuns would be preferred. ll is always a pleasure to receive and read your paper. Keep it coming. Frances Heffernan San Francisco

Unchristian, unaccountable

1 am becoming increasing ly convinced that the US bishops ' one strike/zero tolerance Dallas charter is a document which years fro m now our church will regret having produced. It stands as an unfortunate , un-Christian statement , written under pressure , provoked more by a national media frenzy and by a deep dread of mounting financial problems than by Gospel princi ples. It 's a document the church will not remember with pride in the future. The bishops missed a unique opportunity to take a heroicall y Christian stand for repentance and for the possibility of redemption. This harsh, no exceptions considered , shamelessly unforgiving attitude toward some elderl y Catholic priests who , yes, may have sinned once, thirty/forty years ago, in a moment of weakness , of depression, of loneliness, but for nearly half a century have proven themselves, through an unblemished life of service, beloved and revered by parishioners and friends. Suddenl y, one is mercilessl y and publicl y shamed , legall y forbidden to continue to serve as he has done for decades with loving efficiency, with humility. Yes, it is a Christian given that the humility which is ours after a fall is often a greater grace from God than continued innocence with pride. Ask St. Paul. While these old priests will no longer be permitted to wear their Roman collar (it 's just one strike, "past , present , or future "), we must accept the institutionall y sanctioned but nonetheless disgraceful fact that the very bishops who criminall y shifted repeated offenders from parish to parish , from diocese to diocese, from country to country, personall y aiding and abetting the widening of the number of their young victims, have not likewise been forced to resign. When criminal behavior is discovered on the watch of leaders and CEOs in our US corporate world or in our armed services (recall the Tailhook case), an immediate series of resignations hits the national papers. Some church leaders prefer to remain in power, "to help correct the mistake s that have occurre d during our watch. " To restore trust and credibility Dallas needed the immediate resignation of a number of prelates more than their harsh, media dictated , one strike/zero tolerance decision for priests, leaving no room at all for repentance, no room for plain redemption , no room for a David, a Paul, an Augustine , a Magdalen , no room for some apostles even , those "twelve" whom Frank J. Mol oney, S.D.B., New Testament professor at CUA and a Vatican appointed member of the International Theolog ical Commission , describes as a group of "broken " men, whom Christ knowingly chose even though among them were "ignorant men, deniers , betrayers Perhaps Tony Auth pinpointed the problem best in his New York Times cartoon (attached) : a bishop, from whose crozier hangs a screaming and kicking priest, turns to his fully vested fellow bishop, "COVER UPS" emblazoned across his chasuble, and snickers: ". .. and, happily, we're OFF the hook. " I am encouraged that the recent Catholic San Francisco carries this front page title: "/archbishop Levada calls for review of U.S. bishops' accountability." Fr. Larry Lorenzoni, S.D.B. San Francisco

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I read with interest your editorial of Sept. 13 "No reason lo rejoice ". Ironically I was in Hollan d, then , visiting relatives. Holland is a very proabortion and pro-euthanasia country. Many, if not all of the celebrating politicians are Democrats , Bay Area Catholics love to vote for, and also fellow Catholics, including our governor. To quote a priest in one of the national Catholic papers "Abortion will stay legal in the US as long as we Catholics allow it to be legal". August C. Pijma Redwood City

No room for men

This is not a complaint about your fine publication - just a quizzical observation. A bit of discrimination appears to have crept into the classified ads of September 27. Some potential landlords seem to have a "no smoking, no pets , no males" policy (actual ly, the ads say "female preferred"). Smokers are getting used to being excluded

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Just war and pre-emption: Three questions As the debate over Iraq has intensified , three basic questions about pre-emptive military action and the just war tradition have emerged. The questions are not easy, the situation is fraug ht with difficulties , and reasonable peop le can disagree on the prudential options. Here are my answers to the key questions of moral princi ple:

Is pre-emption ever morally justifiable ?

Classic just-war tradition identified three kinds of "just cause: " defense against an aggression under way, recovery of something wrongfull y taken , or punishment for evil. Modern just-war thinking, reflected in the U.N. Charter, has limited "just cause" to "defense against an aggression under way." When a vicious reg ime that has used chemical weapons against its own people and against a nei ghboring country, a regime that has no concept of the rule of law and that flagrantl y violates its international obligations , works feverishl y to obtain and deploy further weapons of mass destruction , a compelling moral case can be made that this is a matter of an "aggression under way." The nature of the regime, which is the crucial factor in the moral anal ysis , makes that plain. It makes no moral sense to say that the U.S. or the international community can only respond with armed force when an Iraqi missile carry ing a weapon of mass destruction has been launched , or is being readied for launch. There are serious questions ol prudence here , of course. At the level of moral principle, however, (here may be instances when it is not onl y ri ght to "go first ," but "going first" may be morall y obli gatory. Iraq may well pose one of those instances.

How can the use of armed force contribute to international order?

President Bush ' s address at West Point this past June linked the war against terrorism , and possible military action against aggressor states with weapons of mass destruction, to the pursuit of a world order based on justice and freedom. This speech has not been taken seriousl y enoug h by the president ' s critics. There is a great deal of concern in Europe and elsewhere about overriding the presumption of "soverei gn immunity " that nation-states traditionall y enjoy. This presumption assumes , however, that the stat e in question displays a minimum of agreement to minimal international norms of order. A regime like Saddam Hussein 's cannot be granted that assumption. Its behavior demonstrates that it holds the princi ples of international order in contempt. Some states, because of the regime 's clearl y aggressive intent and because there are no effective internal controls on the regime's behavior, simply cannot be permitted to acquire weapons of mass destruction. Just war thinking begins with a basic moral judgment — that legitimate authorities have a moral obli gation to defend the peace of order. History has shown that this kind of peace can be advanced, in certain circumstances , by the proportionate , discriminate and strategicall y wise use of armed force.

Does the moral authority to wage a just war rest with the United Nations alone? The U.N. charter itself recognizes a right to national self-defense , which imp lies that defense against aggression does not require authorization by the Security

Council; it is an inalien; able ri ght of nations. If the use of military force can help advance the cause of world order, it certainl y hel ps at the prudential political level if the use of force is approved by the Security Council. But a correcl reading of the just-wai tradition does not necessarily lead to the conclusion that prior Security Council approval is morall y imperative. Some responsible anal ysts have raised questions of precedent here, too: would a failure to obtain prior Security Council approval for a U.S. or coalition assault (o disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction mean that the "law of the strongest" was replacing international law? I don't think so. It would mean that the United States and allied countries , having made clear that they intend their action to advance the cause of world order to which the U.N, is dedicated , hav e decided that they have a mora l obli gation to take measures that the U.N., as presentl y confi gured , finds it impossible to take — even though those measures arguably advance the Charter 's goals. aAnd that, it seems to me , promotes the cause of the peace of world order over the long haul.

George Weigel

George Weigel is a senior fello w of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C.

Family Lif e

Reaping the harvest, thanking God I looked past the writers , waiting with pens poised for the topic of their free-writing exercise, to the corn and sunflowers beyond. "I want you to write about the harvest ," I said. "I'll give you three minutes. " Pens and pencils leaped into action. My friend Leslie and I were teaching a writers retreat at The South 47 Farm. The September sun lit the fields and glinted off the farm equi pment behind us. Killdeer screeched , butterflies came to waiting flowers, a hawk circled overhead . A tractor chugged in the distance as a hay wagon filled with happy families circled the property. "Time 's up ! . . . Who would like to share what they wrote?" One by one, the writers read, straining to decipher their handwriting. Each had his or her own take on the harvest season. One described pumpkins in the field. Another, the farm she visited as a child. An older woman wrote of her grandmother 's quince jam , made from quince they used to pick nearby. A woman in a large straw hat was reminded of the book her friend completed before he died. Another saw in the harvest a reason to claim her own voice in her writing. A mom wrote of the harvest in the Book of Revelation , when Jesus gathers the elect into the kingdom. The harvest was all of this , and more. During the bre ak, one of the writers and I wandered

around the farm. Pump kins dotted the field next to the road. "They always look better—happ ier somehow—out here than in the supermarket," I said. "You're right ," said Louise. "I' m going to bring my husband b y." We walked into the U-pick flower garden, stopping to admire the bees on the towering sunflowers . Suddenl y, a waft of perfume hit us, borne on a warm fall breeze. "Wow. Smell that?" "It's beautiful. What is it?" We sniffed asters, zinnias, baby 's breath , and more, but couldn 't find the source of the perfume. We cruised by the Kettle Corn booth to pick up a samp le, then admired the honey, apples, and sweet corn. "It's so beautiful ," said Louise. "This is a perfect day!" As the farm 's communications director, I' m down there a lot , but usuall y too busy meeting reporters or answering questions about the corn maze to just hang out. It felt good to slow down and marvel at what the land produced. Our farmers worked—and hard—but God gave the harvest. That evening, after the homework was done , I p layed cards with 12-year-old Lucas. "I don ' t understand this game," I admitted. "How do I know which card to p lay ?" "I'll help you , Mom." Ei ght-year-old Gabe climbed

into my lap. "Play that card in defense mode." "Defense mode?" "That means you put it like this ," he exp lained , placing the card face down and sideways on the table. "Whatever you say." He gave me a hug. "You're the best mom in the whole world. " This was my harvest: Two beautiful boys, growing up to become bright , loving, ever-more-capable young people. Parenting is every bit as much work as farming, a constant round of teaching , worrying, comforting, reminding, and nurturing . Sometimes we do the work but don't take time to enjoy the rewards. Harvest time is a good time to sit back, admire the fruits of our labor , and thank God for the harvest we reap in our families.

Christine Dubois

Christine Dubois is a widel y published freelance writer who lives with her f amily near Seattle . Contact her at: chriscolumn@juno.com.

Sp irituality

Amazing grace falls on the bad as well as the good Nikos Kazantzakis, the great Greek writer, tells a story of an elderl y monk he once met on Mount Athos. Kazantzakis , still young and full of curiosity, was questioning this monk and asked him: "Do you still wrestle with the devil?" "No," replied the old monk. "I used to, when I was younger, but now I' ve grown old and tired and the devil has grown old and tired with me. " "So," Kazantzakis said , "your life is easy then? No more big strugg les. " "Oh , no!" rep lied the old man, "now it 's worse. Now I wrestle with God!" "You wrestle with God ," rep lied Kazantzakis, rather surprised , "and you hope to win?" "No," said the old monk, "I wrestle with God and I hope to lose!" There comes a point in life when our major spiritual struggle is no longer with the fact that we are weak and desperately in need of God's forgiveness , but rather with the opposite , with the fact that God's grace and forgiveness is

overly lavish , unmerited, and especiall y that it goes out so indiscriminatel y. God' s lavish love and forg iveness go out equall y to those who have worked hard and to those who haven 't; to those who have been faithfu l for a long time and to those who jumped on board at the last minute; to those who have had to bear the heat of the day and to those who didn ' t; to those who did their duty and to those who lived selfishly. God's love isn ' t a reward for being good, doing our duty, resisting temptation , bearing the heat of the day in fidelity, saying our prayers , remaining pure, or offering worship — good and important though these are. God loves us because God is love and God cannot not love and cannot be discriminating in love . God's love, as Scripture says, shines on the good and bad alike. That 's nice to know when we need forg iveness and

unmerited love , but it 's hard to accept when that forg iveness and love is given to those whom we deem less worthy of it , to those who didn 't seem to do their duty. It's not easy to accept that God' s love does not discriminate , especially when God' s blessings go out lavishl y to tnose wno aon t seem to deserve them. When 1 was newl y ordained , 1 lived in one of our Oblate rectories with a semi-retired priest , a wonderfull y gracious ROLHEISER, pa«e 16

Father Ron Rolheiser

SCRIPTURE & LITURGY God's expectation: welcome hearts for the Word It is a wretched curse to have a transmitter but no receiver. When we attempt to proclaim no less than the Gospel Jesus entrusted to his Church and we are revealed as non-listeners to that Gospel , we become "a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. " People hear neither the word of Jesus or themselves in what we say. Because we merely transmit and do not receive, we say nothing of lasting impact. The situation is serious but not hopeless for the Word of God, chosen for Sunday 's liturgy, promises to create a change of heart in us. Beware the first reading of Isaiah; it encourages us to pass judgment on ourselves. Beginning in the guise of a deli ghtful song easil y sung at wine festivals , it lulls us into a peaceful state : "Let me now sing of my friend , my friend's song concerning his vineyard. My friend had a vineyard on a fertile hillside; he spaded it, cleared it of stones, and plan ted the choicest vines. " How lovel y, we think , but then the jarring words follow: "Then he looked for the crop of grapes but what it yielded was wild grapes. " The "friend" is moved to rage at his fruitless vineyard which iie expresses in destructive reaction. Finall y the cold water is thrown in our faces: "The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel , and the peop le of Judah are his cherished plant; he looked for judgment , but sees bloodshed! for justice , but hark , the outcry. " Now we get the plot: God has invested his energy in us and repeatedly speaks his Word to us; he expects us to welcome the Word into our hearts and to allow the Word to create undoubtable deeds flowing from our Word-empowered hearts. Matthew takes the parable , used by Jesus to encourage his disci ples to use all their energy to welcome the "kingdom of the heavens ," and gives it

Twenty-seventhSunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80; Philipp ians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43.

Father David M. Pettingill another thrust. God has invested in his People, his vineyard , throug h those he has sent , burdened with his Word, But religious leaders (in the gospel , "chief priests and elders of the peop le" ) do not listen to these Word-bearers and so do not yield the "produce " expected. "When vintage time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants tc obtain his produce. But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat , another they kil led, and a third they stoned. Again he sent other servants , more numerous than the first ones, but they treated them in the same way." When the owner sends his son, "they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard , and killed him." But this rejected son will become the cornerstone of a new building, a renewed People of God. Leadership will pass from

those who do not listen to the Word of Jesus to those who do: "Therefore , I tell you , the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a peop le that will produce its fruit. " What gives us power and effectiveness as proclaimers of the gospel is our ability to listen to the Word and to be formed by it. If our Catholic witness is to be eloquent and persuasive , it must be experienced by others as the lived-out biblical Word. Otherwise , leadership "will be take n away from us. " That is why Paul was such an excellent leader for his Philipp ian community. He could write to them (our second reading): "Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me." His life was so transformed by his hearing of the Word that peop le could hear and see him as the living gospel. Th at man could reall y transmit because he real ly received. Questions for Small Communities: What examples of not listen ing to the Word or to the world come to your mind? How can you become a better transmitter of God' s Word?

Father David M. Pettingill is assistant to the moderator of the curia and parochial vica r at St. Emydius Parish, San Francisco.

Did Jesus really multiply loaves and fishes?

Father John Dietzen Q. Recentl y we heard at Sunday Ma ss the Gospel (from Matthew) on the miracle of the loaves and f ish. Our priest said the miracle was a spiritual one, in which everyone shared what they had and everyone ate. He never stated that it was indeed a p hysical miracle of multipl y ing the bread and f ish, as 1 was led to believe in reading the Bible. Which is true ? (Illinois) A. To understand the implications of your question, it is useful to note first that the story of the multi plication of the loaves is told in at least three different versions in the four Gospels. And , as the other miraculous events recorded by the evangelists , it has many layers of meaning. There is the straight story itself of Jesus putting his power at the service of hungry people, thus proclaiming the presence of the reign of God. There are also echoes of similar Old Testament stories, expressing the fulfillment of God's ancient plans in the actions of Jesus.

Rolheiser . .. ÂŚ Continued from page 15 man , who had been a faithful priest for 50 years. One evening, alone with him, I asked him: "If you had your priesthood to do over again, would you do anything differentl y ?" The answer he gave me was not the one I'd antici pated. "Yes." he said, "1 would do some things differe ntl y. I'd be easier on people than 1 was this time. I'd risk the mercy and forgiveness of God more. " Then he grew silent, as if to create the proper space for what he was about to say, and added: "Let me say this, too. As I get older I' m finding it harder and harder to accept the ways of God. I' ve been a priest for 50 years and I' ve been faithful. I can honestly say, inso-

Finally, there is, in the w ords and actions of the miracle story, the clear eucharistic symbolism, which would have had major significance for the Christian s who lived when the Gospel s were written , probabl y 40 years or more after Our Lord's death . Considering this multilayered significance of the miracle stories, it is not surprising that some scholars have questioned how and why these stories appeared in Christian tradition. Beginning perhaps 200 years ago, a long strain of early modern Bible scholars , often influenced by a socalled "rationalistic " p hilosophy, flatl y denied the historical authenticity of the Gospel miracles. Some, like the famous Rudolp h Bultmann , believed they were made up by early Christians, who lived in a culture that expected marvelous prodigies from tiieir religious leaders. Others concluded that especiall y the nature miracle stories (walking on water, multiplication of the loaves and fish, etc.), were not genuine, but grew out of reflections on the life of Jesus in the early Christian communities. It is safe to say, 1 believe, that the vast majority of Bible scholars today do not agree with these and similar theories, for many reasons. For example, miracles were undoubtedl y one of the chief si gns by which Jesus fulfilled his mission, to reveal God' s dominion over Satan and the powers of evil , and to proclaim the presence and coming of tire reign of God.

Thus, the miracle stories are an essential and a major part of the Gospels. They appear in the earliest sources of the Gospels and were accepted from the beginning as part of the preaching about Jesus of Nazareth. (See, for examp le, Acts 2 and 10.) When could they have been invented? Further, the contention that miracles are simply impossible and therefore could not have happened is a circular argument based on nothing but a secularist, possibly atheistic, vision of reality. The entire Christian Gospel is founded on the belief that God intervened in the world in a new and definitive way in the coming of Jesus , and in his life and message. So it 's no surprise that events happened that surpass all previous experiences and all possible expectations of people living then and today. We still have much to learn about Jesus and his life , including his miracles. But writing off his miracles as frauds , or as misunderstandin gs of an easily deluded crowd, or as products of later Christian imagination simply is not reasonable. There is no objective evidence to lead to such a conclusion and a great deal of evidence today for the authenticity of diese works of Our Lord.

far as I know, that in my whole life I' ve never committed a mortal sin. I' ve always tried my best and done my duty. It wasn't easy, but I did it with essential fidelity. "And you know something ? Now that I' m old I' m strugg ling with all kinds of bitterness and doubt. That 's natural , I guess. But what upsets me is that 1 look around me and I see all kinds of people , young peop le and others, who 've never been faithful , who ' ve lived selfish lives , and they 're full of fai th and are speaking in tongues! I' ve been faithful and I' m full of anger and doubt. Tell me, is that fair?" In the end , the one we need to forgive is God and that might be the hardest forg iveness of all. It 's hard to accept that God loves everyone equall y â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even our enemies, even those who hate us, even those who don 't work as hard as we do, even those who reject duty for selfishness, and even those who give in to all the tempt ations we resist.

Although deep down we know that God has been more than fair with us, God' s lavish generosity to others is something which we find hard to accept. Like the workers in the parable of the vineyard who toiled the whole day and then saw those who had worked just one hour get the same wage as theirs, we often let God' s generosity to others waip both our joy and our eyesight. But that strugg le points us in the right direction. Grace is amazing; by disorienting us it properl y orients us.

(Questions for Father Dietzen may be sent to him at Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651. This column is copyrighted by Catholic New Service.)

Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser. a theologian , teacher and award-winning author, serves in Rome as general councilor f o r Canada f o r the Oblates of Mary Immacul ate.

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Young Adults Contact Young Adult Ministry Office for details. The Young Adult Ministry office of the Archdiocese can be contacted by phone at (415) 614-5595 or 5596 and by e-mail at wilcoxc@sfarchdiocese.org or jansenm @sfarchdiocese.org. Oct. 19: Sixth Annual Fall Fest, a conference for singles and couples in their 20s and 30sat University of San Francisco. Day includes Mass with Bishop John C. Wester presiding, key note address, exhibits , three workshops , dinner and dance. $50 until Oct. 4, then $55. Contact (415) 614-5594 orjansenm @sfa rchdiocese.org.

Social Justice/RespectLife Oct. 6: Another Way is Possible: True Stories of Real Life Peacemaking, an afte rnoon of music and reflection at Lone Mtn. Conference Center, Pacific Rim Conference Room, Turk Blvd, between Parker and Masonic, SF, 2 - 4 p.m. Six courageous peacemakers from war zones talk about non-violence and peacemaking. Music by Imani Gospel Choir. Sponsored by St. Ignatius Church , USF and Franciscan Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation office.

Introductory instruction for married or engaged couples about Natural Family Planning, Billings Ovulation Method, is available by appointment from NFP consultant Gloria Gillogley. Call (650) 3459076. Natural Family Planning classes on the Billings Ovulation Method of NFP are offered at St. Brendan Parish, Ulloa and Laguna Honda Blvd., SF. Call instructor, Jodi Mendieta, at (415) 285-3036. Seton Medical Center Natural Family Planning/Fertility Care Services offers classes in the Creighton Model of NFP. Health educators are also available to speak to youth and adults on topics of puberty, responsible relationships, adolescent sexuality, the use of NFP throughout s woman's reproductive life, and infertility. Call (650) 301-8896. Retrouvaille, a program for troubled marriages. The weekend and follow up sessions help couples heal and renew their families. Presenters are three couples and a Catholic priest. Call Peg or Ed Gleason at (415) 221-4269 or edgleason@webtv.net.

Datebook The Adoption Network of Catholic Charities offers free adoption information meetings twice a month. Singles and married couples are invited to learn more about adopling a child from foster care . Call (415) 406-2387 for information.

Single, Divorced, Separated Oct. 11-13: Beginning Experience Weekend , for divorced , separated , widowed , at Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. Time creates space for those suffering loss to come together to reevaluate themselves and their lives, moving on with renewed hope. Call Nicole at (408) 5785654 or John at (650) 692-4337. Sundays, Oct. 6 - Nov. 17: The Divorce Recovery Course , a chance to understand the emotional journey begun with the end ol a marriage. 7 p.m. at St. Stephen Churc h, Eucalyptus Dr. SF. $45 fee includes materials. Call Jeannie at (650) 5922164 or Vonnie at (650) 873-4236.

Consolation Ministry Groups meet at the follo wing parishes. Please call numbers shown for more information. Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame. Call Louise Nelson at (650) 343-8457 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel , Redwood City. Call (650) 366-3802. St. Andrew, Daly City. Call Eleanor and Nick Fesunoff at (650) 878-9743; Good Shepherd, Pacifica. Call Sister Carol Fleitz at (650) 355-2593; St. Robert , San Bruno. Call (650) 589-2800. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Belmont. Call Ann Ponty at (650) 598-0658 or Mary Wagner at (650) 591 -3850. St. Isabella, San Rafael. Call Pat Sack at (415) 472-5732. Our Lady of Loretto, Novato. Call Sister Jeanette at (415) 897-2171.St. Gabriel, SF. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882. St. Finn Barr, SF in English and Spanish. Call Carmen Solis at (415) 584-0823; St. Cecilia, SF. Call Peggy Abdo at (415) 564-7882. Epiphany, SF in Spanish. Call Kathryn Keenan at (415) 564-7882. Ministry for parents who have lost a child is available from Our Lady of Angels Parish , Burlingame. Call Ina Polter at (650) 347-6971 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579. Young Widow/Widower group meets at St. Gregory, San Mateo. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882.

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Lectures/ Classes/Radio-TV Oct. 10: The Legacy of John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council with Notre Dame University's Father Richard P. McBrien, 7:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, corner Schrader and Fulton, SF. Sponsored by the parish and office of the president, USF. Free and open to the public. Call (415) 422-2697.

Food & Fun Oct. 4, 5, 6: America the Beautiful , the Mater Dolorosa Parish Festival, 307 Witlow at Miller, SSF. Great affordable fun for the whole family. Lots of games , prizes and food. Restaurant-style dinner Sat. at 6 p.m. Call (650) 583-4131. Oct. 5: Apple Festival, a fun family day at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 39th and Lawton, SF from

11 a.m. - 9 p. m. Carnival games , raffle , live entertainment - featuring Murphy and Kennelly Irish dancers - BBQ lunch , dinner and apple desserts. Dancing to DJ Randy Roebuck from 6 p.m. Call Parrish Spisz at (415) 664-8590. Oct. 5: Annual Golf Tournament benefiting St. Thomas More Churc h at Poplar Creek , formerly Coyote Point. Call Gerald Hing at (650) 340-1800 , ext. 107. Oct. 5: Harvest Fest benefiting St. Matthias Preschool , Canyon and Cordilleras Rd., Redwood City, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Arts and Crafts Fair featuring work of 20 vendors plus Bake Booth , Food Booth, Silent Auction , and raffle. Children's Games, too. Fun-filled day for entire family. Call (650) 3671320. Oct. 6: Sophisticated ladies, a fashion show and tea sponsored by St. Brendan Parish Mothers' Club at Mark Hopkins Hotel , SF beginning at 2 p.m. Silent auction and raffle, too. Tickets $55/$45. Call (415) 731-2665. Oct. 6: Festival of St. Matthew Parish, 9th Ave. at El Camino Real, San Mateo, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. with dinner from 3 - 7 p.m. and raffle at 6 p.m. Call (650) 344-7622. Oct. 10: Join friends and benefactors of the Sisters of the Presentation in supporting the needs of their retired sisters by playing in the annual Sisters ' Golf Tournament at Lincoln Park Golf Course. $150 donation includes greens fees , cart, prizes, lunch and awards dinner at Presentation Motherhouse. Call (415) 422-5022. Oct. 12: Andiamo a Italia, benefiting SI. Timothy Elementary School, 1515 Dolan Ave., San Mateo, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Formal sit-down dinner, silent/live auctions , raffle. Tickets $30. Call (650) 342-6567. Oct. 11-13: Island Adventure , all Souls Parish Festival , corner Miller and Walnut , South San Francisco. Great family fun! Lots of games , prizes and food. Fri. 6 - 1 0 p.m.; Sat./Sun. noon - 10 p.m. Call (650) 871-8944. Oct. 11-13: Come celebrate the 226th anniversary of Mission Dolores , SF at the parish' s annual Fiesta. Fun begins Friday at 6 p.m. with silent auction and family-style spaghetti dinner. Saturday hours are10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring game booths and food from around the world. Ohlone Indian dancers and singers perform at 3 p.m. Later Saturday, enjoy Casino Night with great prizes including Giants tickets. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an incredible Mariachi band performing at about 1 p.m. Fiesta benefits Mission Dolore s School serving mostly Hispanic and lowincome families. Call (415) 621-8203. Oct. 12: Celebration of Life , the 30th anniversary of Birthright of Marin at San Domenico Music Pavilion, San Anselmo, featuring wine and food tasting with vintages fro m Eric Ross Winery. Silenl auction, too. $40. Call (415) 456-4500. Oct. 19: Cornettes and Top Hats, an evening a1 the City' Fairmont Hotel commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Daughters of Charity in San Francisco , a century and a half that has brought kindness, service and effective advocacy to the people of the Bay Area and the state. Chairs include Sen. Dianne Feinstein, State Sen. Jackie Speier, Mayor Willie Brown. Special guest is Karolyn Grimes , who played Zuzu in the holiday film classic , It's a Wonderful Life. Call (650) 9916777.

Oct. 19: Treasure Trove at St. Stephen's Donworth Hall, Eucalyptus Dr., SF. Craft Fair, Street 'fair, Pumpkin Patch and Rummage Sale sponsored by LCA Juniors, an auxiliary of Catholic Charities. Contact (415) 592-9243 or LCASF ©yahoo, com. Oct. 20: St. Finn Barr Parish Food Faire , 415 Edna St., SF, featuring cuisine of the Philippines , China, Mexico , El Salvador, and other countries from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Raffle , too. Call (415) 3333627. Oct. 25, 26, 27: Halloween Town, annual festival of St. Cecilia Parish, 17th Ave, at Vicente , SF. Food, games , raffle , silent auction. Fun for all ages. Fri. 6 - 1 0 p.m.; Sat . noon - 4 p.m./ 6 - 1 0 p.m. with dinner 5 - 7 p.m.; Sun. noon - 6 p.m. Call (415) 664-8481. Oct: 26: Fall Festival benefiting Sacred Heart Elementary School, 735 Fell SI., SF. Games, food booths , music, local vendors. Admission free . Enter through Fillmors or Oak St. gate. Booths $25. Prospective vendors should call Reese Fernandes or Salvita Sahi at (415) 621-8035. Oct. 26: Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Elementary School , 41st Ave. and Ulloa St., SF benefiting the school. Items include scarves , jewelry, soaps , tote bags , candles, ornaments. Call (415) 566-0314. Nov. 2: Harvest ol Blessings , a dinner and live auction benefiting active and retired Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet at (he United Irish Cultural Center beginning at 6 p.m. $60 per person. Call Sister Therese Martin at (415) 387-9350. Nov. 2, 3: The Beat Goes On, Fashion Show 2002 benefiting St. Ignatius College Preparatory School sponsored by the SI Women 's Guild. Nov. 2 event at 6 p.m. feature s fashion, dinner, dancing with tickets at $125 per person. Nov. 3 event at 11 a.m. features fashion and luncheon with tickets at $75 per person. Call Nancy Murphy at (415) 5863568 or Eda McNulty al (415) 759-7399. Nov. 16: Bal de Paris , benefiting Notre Dame des Victoires school , SF, at the City's Four Seasons Hotel. Dining, entertainment , dancing, gaming, silent/live auctions. Call (415) 397-0113.

Returning Catholics Programs for Catholics interested in returning to the Church, have been established at the following parishes: St, Dominic, SF, Lee Gallery at (415) 221 -1288 or Kevin Sullivan at (415) 567-3333; Holy Name of Jesus, SF, Dennis Rivera at (415) 564-8590; St. Bartholomew, San Mateo , Dan Stensen at (650) 344-5665; St, Catherine of Siena, Burlingame, Silvia Chiesa at (650) 685-8336, Elaine Yastishock at (650) 344-6884; Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, Dorothy Heinrichs or Maria Cianci at (650) 347-7768; St. Dunstan, Millbrae, Dianne Johnston at (650) 697-0952; Our Lady of the Pillar, Half Moon Bay, Meghan at (650) 726-4337; St. Peter, Pacifica, Chris Booker at (650) 738-1398; Our Lady of Mt. Carrnel, Mill Valley, Rick Dullea or Diane Claire at (415) 388-4190.

Reunions Oct. 4-6: Reunions of USF undergraduate and MBA classes of '57, '62, '67, 72, 77, '82, '87, '92. All events take place on campus throughout the weekend. Call (415) 422-6431 or e-mail reunions@usfca.edu. Oct. 9: Class of '46 , Presentation High School, SF at the Basque Cultural Center in SSF. Call Carolyn Bacigalupi at (415) 821-2541 or Grace Walsh at (415) 431-7689. Oct. 12: St. Cecilia, SF, class of '52 reunion in school auditorium with dinner and reminiscing. If you have not yet been invited, please call Marilyn Donnelly at (650) 365-5192 or Brian Wilson at (408) 356-7005. Oct. 19: Class of '62, Nov. 9: Class of '87, Notre Dame High School, Belmont. Contact ND Alumnae Office at (650) 595-1913, ext. 351 or alumnae@ndhsb.org. Oct. 19: Mission High, 50th Reunion, Classes 1952 - 1953 at Embassy Suites, Burfingame. Call Colleen at (800) 477-3864 or (650) 697-7753. Oct. 19: Alumnae of St. Brigid High School, San Francisco , all classes at Fort Mason Officers Club. Call Sharon at (415) 409-1130. Oct. 19: Class of '52, St. Anne of the Sunset, SF, at Caesar 's Restaurant, SF at noon. Call Diane Donahue Mulligan at(415) 664-7977 or Richard Murphy at (650) 344-2015. Oct. 20: Alumni Sunday at Mater Dolorosa Elementary School, 1040 Miller Ave., SSF. Call (650) 588-8175.

Performance Admission free unless otherwise noted. Sundays: Concerts at 4 p. m. at National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, Vallejo and Columbus, SF. Call (415) 983-0405 or www.shrinesf.org. Open fo the public. Oct. 6: John Karl Hirten, former music director and organist at Old St. Mary's Parish, SF.

Helping shape this year 's November fashion show benefiting St Ignatius College Preparatory are, top from left, Debbie Gaspari, Kate Sullivan, Peggy Nevin, Donna Labagh. Bottom from left: Susanne Dudum, Kathy Balestreri, Rose Rivieccio. See Food and Fun.

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M w #y favorite number is seven. It looks like heaven." If this whimsical little two-liner sounds like something Dr. Seuss, the children 's storybook author would write, guess again. It is actually the work of a seven-year old. This youngster also created an accompanying illustrationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a number seven wearing a halo, flanked by an assortment of fat, fluffy clouds and a cheery sun. Most important of all - the kid's work was all computer generated. Jeff Brain , the Jeff Brain Archdiocese 's new technology specialist for the School Department , has card board boxes crammed with similarly delightful computer creations produced by his former students at *1 schools in Marin and San Francisco. Pretty soon, six and seven year olds attending Archdiocesan schools , will #""' have the opportunity to combine -L ' learning their numbers with writing ^L poetry and putting together accompanying illustrations , too. "If you give children the opportunity to use technology, so many things can happen , " Brain points out.

One of his roles in the school department will be tc serve as a consultant with teachers who want to learn how to integrate different subjects throug h compute t technology. "A science teacher might not realize he or she can be teaching social sciences and language arts, at the same time. There are incredible cross references that can be done," he added. Brain plans to visit every school in the Archdiocese to find out what is already being accomplished using computers. Then he hopes to put together teams of teachers and students who can share their expertise throughout the counties of San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo. t "We want to be able to applaud all the great things going on - such as video projects and film making," Brain said. Both fields now use computer technoloj gy - every TV show, evety commercial, every multimedia presentation , he I explained. Ten years ago, if anyone had predicted that Jeff Brain would ever go to work in a computer technology education job , he would have shaken his head in disbelief. And then he would have pro_. ceeded to take his French horn out of its case to play some jazz. Or perhaps return a phone call to an East Bay bookstore about his painting a mural for them. Or maybe would sit down to read his students' latest papers. "I was always a musician and i artist." So why would somebody who r^y^ juggled teaching first graders, with getting together with a group of fellow musicians to play gigs, or who got paid to create murals for walls in

Rockridge BART in Oakland , Stone Mountain Fabric Store in Berkeley, or "Sufficient Grounds " in Berkeley ever want to sit at a computer keyboard day after day? . "I always said I'd never 1 touch a computer , " he .^HHgttfettbJ Brai n had to eat his famous last words, 10 years ago, when he was among a group of langu age arts teachers who were invited to coach in a summer writing pro gram for fourth and fifth graders . .Also on hand, were computer specialists who had been trained in integrating the technology with creativity. By the end ol the program , Brain realized that a classroom computer, instead of being intimidating, "could be a better hammer." Today he realizes more than ever that "students and teachers are capable of doing amazing things through technology." But technology, especially with the Interne t, must always be grounded in content , he emphasizes. "One difficulty we have with the media is the whole raft of information which is not appropri ate. Computer learning must always be combined with proper values," he said. Jeff Brain , meanwhile, hasn't forgotten about the computer-phobic guy he was a decade ago. "**\ His "to-do" list includes assisting teachers, administrators and parents in achieving comfort levels with computers. "The Archdiocese brought me here to work in a way that is gentle, to work with people "on a case by case basis. Just the way it is in a classroom setting, people won't all be on the same page at the same time." Brain lives in Mill Valley with his wife , Elizabeth , and their three children, Annabel, 6, and twin sons, Jefferson and Gwydion, who are "two and a handful," he grins.

" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; diff icult, of ten insp iring op era ' "St. hmncoisdAssise Reviewed by Joan Frawley Desmond / he mystical visions and spiritual dramas of one of Christianity 's great saints fuels Olivier Messiaens' "St. Francois d'Assise," a difficult and often inspiring work that had its U.S. premiere at the San Francisco Opera House last week. In contrast to the traditional opera fare of tragic love, boisterous conflicts, and impossibly foolish plot lines, Messiaens' demanding work takes a radically different turn. Offering a series of spiritual meditations related to the saint 's life, this most unusual opera almost imposes the austere and deep, spiritual preoccupations of a great soul on a modern audience trained to prefer distraction to solitude and comfort to asceticism. Four hours long, the opera is not for the faint-hearted. But for those who can stay the course, this challenging, often edgy, and occasionally luminous production is well worth the struggle to appreciate what seems, at times, to be beyond understanding. Messiaen himself was a devout Catholic and mystic

who composed, among other works, the deeply moving "Dialogues of the Carmelites," which depicts the courage and passionate faith of French Carmelite nuns executed during the French Revolution. St. Francois d*Assise features several modern and strangely captivating sets. In the first act, the set bares an

eerie, but perhaps unintentional, resemblance to Ground Zero. With its jarring, right angles and distorted, fun-house effect, featuring the Cross stretched out on the stage, the set suggests a post-apocalyptic world collapsed in rubble. The orchestra includes about 120 players, including five who play mallet instruments at the side of the stage. There.is also a chorus of more th an 100 singers. Among the main roles, the utterl y enchanting soprano , Laura Aikin, who plays a blue -winged angel, is a delightful reminder of the mysterious intersection of great music and spiritual communion, a theme the composer touches on more than once. St. Francis, played by baritone, Willard White, _ '. _ . _. _ n _i_ _ . _ expresses an me warm, compassionate and quirky qualities we associate with this saint. But the opera onl y offers a quick glimpse of his lighthearted side. Much of this meditation is dark. As the saint observes: 'To know the cross, we must carry a piece of it with us." There will be only a total of six performances before the opera closes on October 17th.