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An angel appears at the empty tomb of Christ on Easter morning in "He Is Not Here," a painting by contemporary Chinese Christian artist He Qi. His artwork blends Chinese folk customs and traditional Chinese painting techniques with Western painting methods. Easter, the feast of the Resurrection, is marked March 27 this year. It is the oldest and most important Christian celebration.

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by Tom Burke Prayers please for longtime City firefighter, John Voelker, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident and has been in a coma for almost two months at San Francisco General Hospital. The Archbishop Riordan grad and Church of the Visitacion parishioner has been very active in the charitable causes of the fire department most recently heading up its Christmas toy program….

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory senior, Natalie

Marianist Brother Patrick McMahon was honored January 21st with the Archbishop Riordan High School Chaminade Award. Brother McMahon, a San Francisco native and 1953 graduate of Riordan, celebrated his 50th anniversary as a Marianist last year. He taught at his alma mater first from 1973 – 83 and has been a resident faculty member since 1992.

School principal, Gabe Crotti, left, presented the honor.

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century ago. Helping commemorate the occasion were daughters Debi Johnson with husband, Eric, and Su Dong with husband, Steve, and sons, Tim with his wife, Sandra, and Doug, with his wife, Elena. Also cheering the couple on were eight grandchildren plus friends and family including Ed’s brother, Pete, and his wife, Carol, who filled us in. Just a coupla’ months away is happy anniversary to Carol and Pete, who mark 49 years of marriage July 29th…. Mighty proud are Maureen and Bob Sheehan whose daughter, Erin, will graduate “summa cum laude from Notre Dame de Namur University” in a coupla months. The family, longtime parishioners of San Mateo’s St. Gregory Parish, have a heritage deeply rooted in the Emerald Isle, Bob said.

Maureen’s grandfather, Philip McGuire, in fact, was a contemporary and friend of renowned labor priest, Father Peter Yorke. Bob’s great grandfather, Luke Fallon, settled in Marin County on his arrival from the auld sod keeping a dairy farm near Tomales in a town now known by the famiMary and Ed Hupke ly name. Maureen, by the way, is develMartinez has been named Top Wrestler opment director and 1st grade aide at St. in California. Natalie attended San Timothy Elementary School. Congrats Francisco’s St. Anthony’s – to Maureen and Bob who will celebrate Immaculate Conception Elementary their 40th wedding anniversary August School. Her proud folks are Patricia and 7th…..Checks totaling more than Enrique, a 1975 graduate of Sacred $3,500 were presented to Archbishop Heart High School which 12 years later William J. Levada by the Serra Club of became SHCP. Natalie’s twin sister, the Golden Gate at the group’s annual Nina, is also a wrestler. Younger sister Crab Bash at St. Mary’s Cathedral Nerissa, is a freshman at SHCP. In a March 5. The money will help in the recent match against Junipero Serra areas of seminarian tuition and special High School, Natalie became the first needs with $1,000 earmarked for the SHCP female wrestler to defeat a male vocation office of the Archdiocese Natalie Martinez opponent. “Natalie is one of the toughest wrestlers, male or female, I’ve ever coached at SHCP,” said headed by Father coach, Jason Gor….Jennifer Zeidan, a senior and stu- Tom Daly who also dent body prez at Mercy High School, San Francisco, attended the event. has been selected to appear in The Next Step Magazine as Club prez, Margaret a “super teen.” Some two-dozen California students were Diedrich, presented recognized by the publication for academic achievement the gifts. Thanks to and volunteer community services. Mercy High School Vivian Mullaney for recently hosted a Veterans of Foreign Wars broadcast the good news… speech contest. Students prepare a 4-5 minute speech on a Remember, no CSF pre-selected topic, record it on tape, and submit it for judg- next week! Happy ing. Mercy junior, Casara Clark, took San Francisco hon- E a s t e r ! … ors with her talk on Celebrating Veterans’ Service. She Remember, too, that was awarded certificates of honor from the offices of this is an empty Supervisor Fiona Ma and State Assemblyman Leland space without ya’!

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Jurors in civil lawsuit trial weigh damages against Archdiocese Catholic San Francisco Staff.

Jurors in the San Francisco trial of a civil lawsuit filed against the Archdiocese of San Francisco began to hear testimony March 21 to determine a damages award for a plaintiff who was molested as a teenager in the early 1970s by a priest serving in San Jose.

On March 18, jurors voted 10-2 that the Archdiocese of San Francisco should have known that Father Joseph Pritchard, who died in 1988, had been molesting victims at St. Martin of Tours parish where the priest was pastor in the 1970s.

The lawsuit is one of about 150 filed against northern California Catholic dioceses, and one of about 750 filed statewide against Catholic dioceses, under a 2002 state law, which removed, for one year (2003), the statute of limitations for seeking civil damages against employers of alleged perpetrators of sexual abuse.

Virtually all of the lawsuits filed under the law are against Catholic dioceses. Stockton Attorney, Laurence Drivon, who helped write the 2002 law, represents plaintiffs in about twothirds of the cases filed in northern California.

The trial, which began March 7, has been closely watched because it is the first of its kind and its outcome could have broad implications for pending lawsuits.

Attorney James Goodman, representing the Archdiocese of San Francisco, told jurors that there was no doubt that the victim, Dennis Kavanaugh, should be compensated for his suffering, but that amount should be reasonable.

The Archdiocese, which at the time oversaw St. Martin of Tours, is not contesting that Pritchard molested a number of boys, including Kavanaugh, at the parish between 1971 –1973.

Archbishop William J. Levada said, “The Church has compassion for abuse victims and recognizes its responsibility to help in their healing process, concurrent with its responsibility to carry on the ministries and social services of the Church.”

Archbishop Levada, in a Feb. 18 letter to parishioners, pointed to the trial and raised a warning about the potential cost of a settlement or jury award for damages.

In his Feb. 25 letter, Archbishop Levada said, “The Catholic bishops of California have spoken often of their desire to reach fair and reasonable settlements with victims of abuse by

clergy or church employees. We have recognized our moral obligation to the past – to make sure we provide the care and support that will help them heal. We also have a moral obligation

to the future – to make sure that the parishes, schools, day care centers, clinics, and other social services people depend on are there and available for all who need them.”

Speakers debate ethics of Iraq withdrawal

By Tracy Early NEW YORK (CNS) — The questions of how and when the United States should withdraw from Iraq present different ethical considerations from the issue of whether going to war was justified, said speakers at a Fordham University conference in New York, March 21. Just-war theory focusing on criteria for entering a war and for determining ethical means of pursuing war needs to be supplemented by further development of thought about obligations of the victor after a war, they said.

Despite the ethically questionable char-

acter of the Iraq War itself and the ensuing role of American troops as “occupiers, not liberators,” the United States now has “a moral obligation to assist the Iraqi people in their efforts to build a better future,” said Franciscan Father Kenneth R. Himes, theology department chair at Boston College.

Another panelist, Jean Bethke Elshtain, a Lutheran who is professor of social and political ethics at the University of Chicago Divinity School, said that engaging in military operations left the victor with a responsibility to repair both the political and the physical infrastructure of the country where it had been at war, and to maintain security.

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In her nine years at St. Anthony Dining Room, Maria, 78, has gained crucial insight into the true nature of service. “I tell the young kids who volunteer here, ‘Smile! That’s what people need—warmth!’” she exclaims. She is part of a loving community of volunteers who, spanning generations and cultures, create an atmosphere where the poor, the homeless, and the hungry are treated with dignity and respect.

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March 25, 2005

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As opinions shift, church launches campaign against death penalty WASHINGTON — Bolstered by trends in public policy and new polling data showing that Catholics increasingly oppose capital punishment, the U.S. bishops March 21 kicked off Holy Week by launching a Catholic Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty. The U.S. bishops as a group have spoken out against the death penalty several times since the 1970s, including a comprehensive 1980 statement and a 1999 Good Friday appeal. Individual bishops and state or regional church organizations also have issued dozens of statements and pastoral letters on the topic. “But this campaign is new,” said Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington at the press conference where the campaign was announced. “It brings greater urgency and unity, increased energy and advocacy and a renewed call to our people and to our leaders to end the use of the death penalty in our nation.”

Young pilgrims hold up a banner for Pope John Paul II prior to the start of Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square March 20 at the Vatican. The ailing pope did not lead the service, but made a brief appearance from his apartment window at the end of the Mass.

ations as of March 16, said Elizabeth Griffin, CRS media relations director. Griffin said that the amount of tsumani contributions will continue to rise as many dioceses still have not reported how much money they have collected. The sum collected so far means CRS can extend its programs in the disaster areas as the amount exceeds the agency’s $80 million program commitment, she told Catholic News Service in a March 17 telephone interview. An article in the March 17 issue of The Chronicle of Philanthropy listed CRS as the U.S. charity that has collected the second highest amount for tsunami relief programs. Listed first was the American Red Cross.

CRS cites $121 million tsunami aid BALTIMORE — Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and development agency based in Baltimore, has collected $121 million for tsunami relief oper-

Bishops press immigration reform

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WASHINGTON — As the presidents of the United States, Mexico and Canada held a summit meeting March 23, advocates for immigration reform lined up to press Congress and the White House to “repair a broken system.” Washington Auxiliary Bishop Kevin J. Farrell said the consequences of the immigration system’s failures are seen daily by the church “in our parishes, schools, hospitals and health care centers, and social service programs around the country.” Speaking at a March 17 press conference organized by the National Immigration Forum, Bishop Farrell, a member of the bishops’ migration committee and an immigrant from Ireland himself, said “the status quo is unacceptable. ... We must change our immigration laws so that migrants and their families may enter our nation in a safe, orderly, legal and humane manner.”

A man prays at the tomb of Archbishop Oscar Romero at the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 21. Archbishop Romero, who was assassinated while celebrating Mass March 24, 1980, has become a martyr and icon for Catholics throughout Latin America.

Senate restores $14 billion in funding as church had urged WASHINGTON — The Senate on March 17 passed a $2.6 trillion budget that ignored White House and House efforts to slash funding for Medicaid and other programs.

An amendment that restored $14 billion in funding for Medicaid was approved in a 52-48 vote. The Senate also rolled back billions of dollars worth of proposed cuts in funds for education, community development block grants, local emergency workers and other programs. The action had been encouraged by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in lobbying efforts and in a letter to senators sent March 17 by Bishop Nicholas A. DiMarzio of Brooklyn, N.Y., chairman of the bishops’ domestic policy committee.

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USCCB publishes U.S. edition of Vatican social doctrine compendium WASHINGTON — The “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church” issued last October by the Vatican is now available to U.S. readers in an exclusive American edition published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The compendium, published at the request of Pope John Paul II, tackles such issues as human rights, terrorism, the family and marriage, workers’ rights, economic systems, peace and war, and politics.

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Pope offers Palm Sunday blessing VATICAN CITY — From the studio window of his residence, Pope John Paul II silently blessed thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Palm Sunday and the diocesan celebration of World Youth Day. For the first time in his 26-year pontificate, the pope did not preside over the Palm Sunday Mass, nor did he deliver the Angelus address and prayer at the end of the solemn ceremony March 20.

Instead, the pope’s Angelus address was read and the midday prayer recited from the square below by Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, a top official in the Vatican Secretariat of State. The archbishop said the pope followed the ceremony that marks the beginning of Holy Week on television.

After siege, Philippine Catholics worry about retaliation MANILA, Philippines — The siege that ended a prison revolt led by members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf group has left concerns about possible retaliation and the impact of the crisis on the community near the prison. Bishop Martin Jumoad of Isabela planned to meet with the local army commander to ask for more security forces in all parishes for Holy Week. After watching footage of the assault on the prison building in Camp Bagong Diwa and listening to the wives and parents of prisoners who were transferred there, the bishop says he grew “concerned and afraid.” “I am not afraid for myself, but if one bomb is exploded in any of our parishes during Holy Week, we will be back to the fear of 2000-2003 that paralyzed the prelature.”

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St. Gabriel advances to state in Academic Decathlon

Second place: Saint Matthew School

First place: Saint Gabriel School

Students from fifteen diocesan elementary schools participated in the Ninth Annual Junior High Academic Decathlon, March 5, at Notre Dame High School in Belmont. The sixth, seventh and eighth graders competed individually on tests in eight academic subjects and as a team for a logic competition and Super Quiz.

Saint Gabriel School in San Francisco took home first place overall this year and will represent the Archdiocese of San Francisco in a statewide competition to be held May 7. St. Matthew School, San Mateo, placed second overall and Our Lady of Mercy, Daly City, placed third.

FIRST PLACE – ST. GABRIEL Hanna Wirshing, Monica Joe, Clifford Yu, Dermot MeElhennon, Chris Leung, Daniela Yuschenkoff, Emma Coghlan, Roy Lee, Stephanie Joe, Claire McCartney. Teachers are Mara Hill, Rick Moseley, Lynn Grier and Pat Tucker.

Principal is Mercy Sister Mary Pauline Borghello.

SECOND PLACE – ST. MATTHEW Christine Kalife, Ali Gaspirini, Jennifer Re, Rosie Ceja, Laura West, Caroline Vinnicombe, Alex Nguyen, Sydney West, Alex Wall, Daniel Singer, Rachel Cunningham, and Alexandra Santiago.

Teachers are Sarah Peterson, Sarah West and Jessica Andrews. Principal is Kenneth Boegel.

THIRD PLACE – OUR LADY OF MERCY Sydnie Ann Chy, Brandon Bonzani, Arielle Cruz, Kim Achacoso, Karl Balitaan, Jason Koo, Gabriela Reyes, Scott Boudewyn, Ravi Patel, Christian Reyes, Marian Manapsal, Grace DeLos Santos, Christian Lee, Joseph Estalilla, Timothy O’Reilly, Joseph Fangon, Alexa Manalansan, Alyssa Choo, Catherine

Aguilar-Custodio, Anthony Lee, Michael Villanueva, Nathan Gee. Teachers Jean Anderson and Sue Anderson. Principal is Arlene Fife.

TEAM COMPETITIONS Logic First Place: Second Place: Third Place:

St. Gabriel School St. Charles, San Carlos School of the Epiphany

Super Quiz First Place: Second Place: Third Place:

Good Shepherd School St. Gabriel School Nativity School

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Current Events 1st: St. Matthew School, Laura West 2nd: Our Lady of Mercy School, Ravi Patel 3rd: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Danny Lewin English 1st: St. Gabriel School, Monica Joe 2nd: School of the Epiphany, Jari-Lee Tolentino 3rd: Nativity School, Chantal Guegler

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Fine Arts 1st: St. Gabriel School, Stephanie Wong 2nd: Nativity School, Matthew Ferranti 3rd: Our Lady of Mercy School, Alexa Manalansan Science 1st: Holy Name School, Nick Jose 2nd: St. Gabriel School, Chris Leung 3rd: St. Pius School, Evan Cate Social Studies 1st: Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires, Margaret Ryan 2nd: St. Matthew School, Sydney West 3rd: St. Gabriel School, Dermot McElhennon

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Notre Dame de Namur Sisters plan memorial service for nun slain in Brazil

By Sharon Abercrombie Dave Stang plans to attend his sister’s memorial service at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont April 2, but pieces of his heart will be back in the dark, wet, Brazilian rain forest where Sister Dorothy Stang was slain Feb. 12. “I couldn’t feel closure until I went to her grave, saw the places and the people she worked with,� said Stang during a telephone interview with Catholic San Francisco from his home in Palmer Lake, Colorado. In Brazil, he stood beneath two beautiful trees — a mahogany and a mango – which now form a sheltering roof over the Notre Dame de Namur Sister’s grave.

Two men shot Sister Dorothy, 74, in the face and head as she walked to a meeting with a group of small farmers who had been burned out of their land by illegal loggers and ranchers. The previous day, she had taken food and clothing to the suffering families, a typical gesture.

She was on her way to a planning meeting with her colleagues when she was killed. Two men with guns stepped onto the jungle path. “Today you die,� they said.

According to a witness at the scene, the silver-haired nun reacted by pulling a Bible from her knapsack. She began reading Jesus’ Eight Beatitudes to her killers.

Sister Dorothy had lived in Brazil’s Amazon region for nearly four decades, working to protect the land rights of peasants and speaking out concerning the ecological dangers of deforestation.

Three men have since been taken into custody for the crime and a fourth, a prominent rancher, is still being sought. Sister Stang had been on a land grabbers’ death list for years. The day of her murder, the bounty had grown to $19,000.

Dave Stang said jungle troops continue to stand watch over his sister’s grave to prevent it from being desecrated by those who rejoice in her death.

In the days since Sister Dorothy Stang’s murder, the government has sent 2,000 troops to keep order in the area, announced a ban on logging in 20 million acres along the Amazon highway, and established two additional federally protected areas of the forest.

Stang recalled the grief stricken peasants who gathered around him during his nine-day journey last month with a CNN crew and a group of independent filmmakers doing a documentary on his sister’s work. He was wearing a T-shirt decorated with her photo. It became a magnet, drawing the crowds to him like butterflies to a rainforest flower.

He visited some of the 21 outpost stations she created throughout the forest on a large, state-run sustainable development project designated for small farmers. He described them as small forest-style buildings where the people can gather for adult education in sustainable farming, bible study, liturgy, and women’s health classes. “These places just grew organically,� said Stang, who taught sustainable farming in Africa for a decade while working as a Maryknoll missionary.

According to Dave Stang, his oldest sister had the mind of both a farmer and an engineer. Last year, she had devised a makeshift, forest-style dam to bring water to run machinery in a flourmill. One night marauders blew up the dam; Sister Stang started over with the project the next day.

She was teaching the people how to make and market baking flour from bananas. She was also helping local women to start a business processing and selling dried fruit. “Every place she went, she’d leave something of herself for her friends,� Dave Stang discovered. In one of the huts, he found a painting. With a few brilliant colors and simple brush strokes, she had articulated the depths of her spirituality: that everything in creation is brimming with Divine aliveness.

The painting shows a tree in the Rain Forest, at night.

What captured Dave Stang’s attention “were the many light-filled beams jumping all around in the forest.� He remembered the painting when he saw his sister’s grave, situated in the heart of the forest, near one of her outposts. “Dot� Stang was anything but your sweet little nun, her brother said. “She had this brilliant smile, this stubborn chin that stuck out, and she wouldn’t take no for an answer.� “These people have a right to be here,� she would say repeatedly of the landless farmers.

For the past four decades, Sister Stang had worked for the Catholic Church’s Pastoral Commission, a human rights group. Notre Dame Sister Joan Krimm of Cincinnati, a former co-worker of Sister Dorothy, said the nun decided to relocate to the Amazon after the Brazilian government opened up the area to any small farmer who wanted to live there. “But when she realized that the government wasn’t providing newcomers with deeds to their land, she began working with the government to ensure that it happened.� said Sister Krimm.

Dave Stang added that his sister “knew the law.�

When land poachers came in with their illegal deeds, “she’d open that knapsack of hers and read them the legal documents which gave small farmers their property rights.� “She has become an enormous symbol and a great protection for the forest,� said Stang. “I believe that she will do for the Amazon what Joan of Arc did for France.�

Norma Stang, another of the nine family siblings and a Sacramento resident, says she is unable to get the brutality of the killing out of her mind. “I keep thinking of those poor people who witnessed it, and what they must be suffering.�

Some of them called her “Mother,� said Norma Stang. “Imagine what it must be like to see your mother shot.�

“My heart breaks now for the Brazilian people she left behind,� she added. “They are devastated. They didn’t want a martyr; they wanted her alive.�

At least three members of Sister Dorothy Stang’s family are expected to attend her memorial service in Cunningham Memorial chapel on the Notre Dame University campus in Belmont, April 2. The service, which is open to the public, will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Sister Stang, a member of the Cincinnati Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is a 1964 graduate of Notre Dame de Namur.

For further information, call Sister Claudia McTaggart at 650 593-2045, ext. 358.

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Vatican compares Schiavo starvation to ‘capital punishment’

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Terri Schindler Schiavo has been condemned to die “an atrocious death” in a society that is “incapable of appreciating and defending the gift of life,” said the Vatican’s newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano.

A judge in the United States “has decided that Terri’s life is not worth living, at the same time condemning the woman to an atrocious death: death by starvation and thirst,” the paper said in its March 23 edition, which was released to reporters at the Vatican March 22.

The paper gave its reaction to the case of the severely brain-damaged Florida woman in a front-page editorial.

Schiavo, 41, who has been brain-damaged for the past 15 years, can breathe on her own but requires nutrition and hydration through a feeding tube.

On March 22, U.S. District Judge James Whittemore refused to order the restoration of Schiavo’s feeding tube, which had been removed March 18 by order of a Florida state judge.

Schiavo’s parents had appealed to the federal judge after U.S. President George W. Bush signed emergency legislation March 21 allowing them to do so. The text of the bill which passed unanimously in the Senate and with more than two-thirds of the House gave the parents of Terri Schiavo the right to try their case de novo in federal court without reference to the findings of the state court.

Richard Doerflinger, deputy director of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, praised Bush and members of Congress for the new law.

“Terri Schiavo is not terminally ill; she is a woman with cognitive disabilities,” he said March 21, three days after the woman’s feeding tube had been removed. “This law ensures that the decision to discontinue her assisted feeding will be reviewed with full attention to her legal rights.”

Washington Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick noted at a March 21 news conference that Pope John Paul II has stated that people considered in a “vegetative state” still have the right to basic health care such as nutrition and hydration.

Deliberately removing water and food “in order to hasten a patient’s death would be a form of euthanasia, which is gravely wrong,” Cardinal McCarrick said.

But Whittemore said he refused to order restoration of Schiavo’s feeding tube because the woman’s parents had not

San Franciscan’s gathered for a prayer vigil for Terri Schiavo March 18 at the office’s of Senator Diane Feinstein.

established a “substantial likelihood of success” at trial on the merits of their arguments. Whittemore also said Schiavo’s “life and liberty interests” had been protected by the state courts.

The ruling was immediately appealed to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta.

The Vatican newspaper called the reasons behind the court decision “absurd and chilling” and said Schiavo’s “destiny” based on a court decision was not unlike the death sentence facing the men and women sitting on death row.

However, in this case, “Terri has not committed any crime, other than that of being ‘useless’ in the eyes of a society that is incapable of appreciating and defending the gift of life,” it said.

Earlier, in its March 21-22 edition, the Vatican newspaper said the debate surrounding the future of Schiavo has

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ignored “the heart of the issue” that no one has the right to determine whether another human being should die.

Under an avalanche of “accusations, appeals, and lastminute surprises, one risks losing the true ‘heart’ of the issue,” the paper said.

“A human being, not a vegetable, is slowly dying” and instead of “provoking a wave of pity or solidarity,” the “authentic drama” of Schiavo is “smothered by the indecent race to arrogate the right to decide on the life and death of a human creature,” the paper said.

Schiavo’s suffering recalls the “the agony of love” that comes when one remembers to help those who are “more fragile and needy,” said the paper.

“The slow, heart-rending agony of Terri” is “the agony of humanity,” it said.

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March 25, 2005

After more than six decades, Sisters of Mercy leave Holy Name Parish

By Tom Burke While the caring and rich tradition of the Sisters of Mercy will live on at Holy Name Parish and School, the Sisters themselves will no longer be there. A Mass commemorating their service to the Sunset District faith community was celebrated March 6.

The Sisters of Mercy were honored for more than six decades of service at Holy Name of Jesus Parish and School.

Sister M. Edith Hurley, Sister M. Edwin Byrne, Sister M. Georgina Maher and Flora Batterton, the last Mercy Sisters to reside at Holy Name, moved to the Mercy Sisters’ Motherhouse and Marian Convent retirement facility in Burlingame March 21. “The Mercy Sisters laid the foundation of good Catholic primary education at Holy Name,� said Father Donald D’Angelo, pastor. “We’ll miss them very much.� Father D’Angelo grew up in Holy Name and as a seminarian remembers the support he received from the Sisters in the parish. “I’m very grateful for that time in my life,� he said. “Holy Name has been known as a source for vocations to religious life and the priesthood and I

am sure that the Sisters’ example played a major role in that.� “We are encouraging our parishioners – past and present –as well as our alumni to consider making thanksgiving donations to the Mercy Sisters Retirement Fund in Burlingame,� Father D’Angelo said. “I still follow the Mercy Sisters’ tradition in everything,� said Noreen Murphy, the first lay principal of Holy Name and now in her twentieth year in the role. “The Sisters left a model to strive for high academics, of course, as well as total commitment to the Church and the teachings of Jesus. We will not let them be forgotten.� “We are so grateful to the people of Holy Name Parish who have shared their lives with us and supported us in ministry over the past 64 years,� said Mercy Sister Carolyn Krohn of the congregation Leadership Team. “Our roots have grown so deep in Holy Name that we know that today marks a change in our relationship but not an end to it.�

The Sisters of Mercy have served at Holy Name since the establishment of the parish school in 1941. During those 64 years, 137 Sisters have ministered there in teaching and administrative posts.

Archdiocesan Board of Education to receive NCEA top award The Board of Education of the Archdiocese of San Francisco is one of only eight governing or advisory boards of U.S. Catholic schools named to receive the “Outstanding Board Award� at the 2005 National Catholic Educational Association annual convention and exposition in Philadelphia March 29April 1.

Dr. Regina Haney, head of the National Association of Boards, Commissions, Councils of Catholic Education, said the organization “fosters and supports participation of the laity from the school community in governance decision-making and support of Catholic Schools, and the 2005 winners represent qualities of effective boards that set the example for others.�

Current members of the Board of Education of the

Archdiocese of San Francisco are Dr. Robert Gross, chair, Dr. Anthony Ramirez, vice-chair, Father Paul Arnoult, Dominican Sister Diane Aruda, Carol Grewal, Andreina Gualco, Dr. Lisa Harris, Father Stephen Howell, Russell Jackson, John Sebastinelli, James Shea, Michael Smylie, Joseph Toboni, and Dr. Don Zingale.

Board-member Russell Jackson will accept the award at a luncheon March 30.

Maureen Huntington, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, also will attend the NCEA event in Philadelphia.

Ms. Huntington said, “This award to the Board of Education is a well-deserved honor, which acknowledges their hard work and dedication in implementing the strategic plan for Catholic Schools.�

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Year of the Eucharist

“It is the Lord!”

Given the close relationship between the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and celebration of the Eucharist, it is puzzling that on Good Friday, of all days, we do not offer the sacrifice of the Mass. Historians of liturgy tell us that this practice preserves an early tradition of “fasting” from the celebration of the Eucharist feast. But the Council of Trent points us to a deeper meaning: “his priesthood was not to end in death.” (CCC 1366) The meaning of Christ’s death can only be understood in relationship to His resurrection: the light of Easter illuminates the darkness of Good Friday.

If the story of Jesus had ended with His death, we could honor Him as martyr; the Eucharist would be simply the “memorial” of a man who lived a righteous life and died a tragic death. Jesus of Nazareth would be what many today claim He was: an itinerant teacher who took the side of the poor and oppressed, and who paid the price with his life.

But the story did not end there. For almost two thousand years now, His followers have proclaimed the startling news: “He is risen!” This is the heart of the Christian faith; there are many sad and scandalous divisions among Christians, but on this fundamental truth we all agree. And it is this conviction which separates those who are Christian from those who are not. You may honor Jesus as a prophet, admire Him as a teacher,

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We affirm that He is risen, and for that reason it is Christ Himself who invites us to the Eucharistic feast, leads our celebration and gives us His Body and Blood as our food. In the Church’s liturgical celebrations, and above all in the Eucharist, Christ makes the Paschal Mystery of His death and resurrection present. He can do this because these events are unique: they took place at a particular moment in human history, but they are not bound by that moment precisely because of the resurrection. In the words of the Catechism: “The Paschal mystery of Christ… cannot remain only in the past, because by his death he destroyed death, and all that Christ is – all that he did and suffered for all men – participates in the divine eternity, and so transcends all times while being made present in them all.” (CCC 1985) This is why our weekly holiday (“holy day”) is Sunday, the day on which Christ rose from the dead. It is the “eighth day”, the first day of a new creation after the Sabbath rest of the Lord in the tomb. (CCC 1166) This is a day which never ends, a hope-bearing sunrise without the melancholy of gathering dusk. We celebrate a “sunrise service” every Sunday, for every Sunday is a celebration of Easter; but the glory of the resurrection

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shines out more brilliantly on this “feast of feasts,” Easter Sunday. In fact, there is so much to celebrate that the Church cannot fit all of the joy into one day: liturgically, “Easter Sunday” lasts an entire week!

During this Easter Week, take some time to read prayerfully the accounts of the appearances of the risen Christ. They occupy only a few chapters, but give immense peace of heart and joy. Notice how Eucharistic themes are woven into these accounts, such as the appearances in the Upper Room where Christ had celebrated the Last Supper and the meals in which the risen Lord reveals Himself and nourishes His friends. And then give thanks that their experience is ours, too. Love is stronger than death, and the Eucharist is the first course in the banquet of unending life. May we recognize the risen Christ in the breaking of the bread, share the infectious joy of the first followers of Jesus at His presence in their midst, and proclaim to all the world: “It is the Lord!”

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San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris’ visited St. John the Evangelist Elementary School in February, Black History month. Harris toured the school and spoke to the Student body about the contribution Black Americans have made and continue to make to society and the world, said Kenneth Willers, principal. From left: Kirsten Michler, Thomas Munka, Melissa Moran, District Attorney Harris, Mark Flanagan, Jennifer Kornacki, and Angelique Bannag.

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Junior high students from San Francisco’s Stuart Hall School sang Gregorian chant at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in North Beach February 6. The group is under the direction of Michael Collins, a religion teacher at the school. The young men sang backup to the church’s established chant choir. “The students get a kick out of the chants and think it great to be singing songs that are 1,500 years,” Collins said. Students pictured include, front row from left: Seamus Finnegan, Connor Armstrong, Michael Price, Gregory Hunt, John Meany, and Stuart Wong. Second row from left: Everett Dong, Alfred Gruber, Joe Bisesto, Peter Quinn, and Francis Finnegan.

Marin Catholic High School Senior Steve Domecus had no shortage of fans as he received the 2004 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame scholarship at a banquet Feb. 17 in San Francisco. Pictured (l-r) are Marin Catholic President Fr. Tom Daly, Athletic Director Rick Winter, Steve’s brother Jack and mother Linda, coach Larry

Hodapp, Christine Boragno, Coach Morgan Craig, Nadia Nakib. Middle from left: Kiyana Tabrizi, Erika Shealy, Alexa Ginocchio, Alyssa Maurino, Caitlin Cook, Abbie Lieberman, Becky Monk, Erin Walsh, Angela Stoloski. Back from left: Leslie Soracco, Miki Koga, Roxanne Loo, Kristina DeBattista, Caitlin Moran, Lauren Thurston, Kelsey Lamberto, Sarah Martinez, Nicole McDonagh.

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Priests of the Archdiocese along with Auxiliary Bishops Ignatius Wang and John Wester give a parting blessing at the annual Chinese Ministry Banquet recently held at New Asia Restaurant in San Francisco. The annual banquet draws hundreds and features entertainment by Chinese young adults, a raffle and sumptuous multi-course dinner. The banquet raises funds for the programs of the Chinese Catholic Ministry of the Archdiocese.

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The Archbishop Riordan High School Marching Band performs at the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade down Market Street in San Francisco, Mar. 13.

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Festive Irish dress was a hallmark of a liturgy celebrating St. Patrick March 17 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and School in Belmont. From left: Madison Hewitt, Elyse Vincenzi, Claire Vincenzi, and Julia Ryan.

Yesenia Lacayo, center, and Cecilia Ramirez, both seniors at Immaculate Conception Academy, recently spoke with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom with regard to raising the quality of life for children in the City. Both young women are service oriented and greatly interested in helping younger generations, the school said.

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Students from Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School in Novato made a field trip to St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco to learn about the art, architecture and function of the Archdiocese’ mother church. After, they took a tour of the chancery building across the street and learned about the workings of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center from Auxiliary Bishop Ignatius Wang.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School in Belmont, donated more than 50 bags of toiletry items during its annual Reach Out Program. The items will assist in the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor from St. Anne’s Home – the happiest address on Lake Street – in San Francisco.

From left: Christian Dellinges, Dino Tonelli, Katie Belden, Sister Michael Teresa, Sister Agnes Clare and Ryan Fabie.

Gondola, Steve, Steve’s father Michael, coach Ken Peralta, principal Don Ritchie, and coach John Kruger. Marin Catholic Senior Brian Hughes (not pictured) was also nominated and was presented an Award of Merit by the foundation.

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Seniors from Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory visited San Francisco’s Federal Building and the chambers of U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, brother of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, March 15. The students are from the Advanced Placement History Class taught by William Link. “Judge Breyer was very nice to the students and receptive to their questions,” Dr. Link said. “He spent 90 minutes with us and that’s a lot in a judge’s day.” The visit and tour were arranged with the help of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s office where member of the class, Cendhal Smeland, is a volunteer. An intern program involving SHCP seniors and the Congresswoman’s office is now in the planning stages. Back from left: Jonathan Lau, Jacob Wertz, Alvin Cheng, Christian Santa Maria, Albert Cheng, Kate Ward, Kristin Wilson. Front from back: Alaish Wren, Cendhal Smeland, Marika Stephens, Judge Breyer, John-Michael Reyes, Kim Paquette Varsity Cheerleaders of Notre Dame High School in Belmont placed second in the nation against more than 20 teams from throughout the United States in competitions earlier this month in Anaheim. In addition to their competitive pursuits the squad cheers for Notre Dame basketball games and school rallies. Front from left: Stefanie

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Junipero Serra High School’s varsity basketball team took Northern California Division 1 honors with a victory March 12 over Castlemont High School of Oakland at ARCO Arena in Sacramento. The Padres had previously secured first place in West Coast Athletic League and Central Coast Section action.

Back from left: Fielding Bohlken, Phoenix O’Rourke, Coach Scott Bricker, Decensae White, Travis Haynes, Will Powers, Kent Eubanks, Mario Favetti, Coach Sean Dugoni, Jeremiah Masoli, Marcus Pointer, Chris Cannizzaro, Drew TenBruggencate, Coach Mike Langridge, Coach Bob Christensen, Head Coach Chuck Rapp. Front from left: Larry Vigglizzo, Darrick DeLeon, Chaz Thomas, Tommy McMahon, Dan Mavraides, Eric Farrell, Coach Herb Yaptinchay.

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March 25, 2005

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Guest Commentary The Passion of Terri Schiavo Most. Rev. Thomas Wenski Bishop Thomas Wenski of the Diocese of Orlando Florida wrote the following guest commentary for the March 20 edition of the Orlando Sentinel.

On Friday, the feeding tube that provided Terri Schiavo with the normal care of food and water was withdrawn. Barring last-minute intervention, Terri has now begun to die by starvation. One can pray that her husband will have a change of heart or that the state of Florida will find new grounds to intervene so that, in spite of what transpired on Friday, a safer course might still be taken and that Terri “continue to receive nourishment, comfort and loving care” — as we Catholic Bishops of Florida have continually advocated.

As Pope John Paul II points out in his just released book, Memory and Identity, the crisis of our age is rooted in the presumption that we can decide for ourselves what is good and evil without reference to God. Yet, the Decalogue, while certainly an expression of divine positive law, is nonetheless more than a religious code: It is a reflection of natural law — of the law written on the heart of man. In other words, we cannot not know that it is wrong to kill innocent human life.

That we do nevertheless kill is evidence of the misterium iniquitatis at work in the world; but, when we do kill, we usually seek by evasions and subterfuges to make up excuses for our crimes. Thus, we disguise what we do by rationalizations: We don’t abort “babies,” we remove the “products of conception”; we don’t murder unarmed civilians, we engage in “ethnic cleansing”; and when we dispatch with a fatal cocktail the feeble minded it is because such a life is lebensunwerter Leben (life “unworthy of life”) — as euthanasia was justified in the Germany of the Third Reich.

In Terri’s case, we can speak of the controversial diagnosis of PVS — persistent vegetative state. Yet, even while to speak of her as a “vegetable” might give a false reassurance to our conflicted consciences, she still remains a human being, no less human than Christopher Reeve, who was kept alive on a respirator until he died late last year of natural causes. No one begrudged his heroic struggle to live, and we were all edified by his courage and that of his family who stood by him. Terri, however, is not being kept alive by any machine as was Reeve for most of his last decade of life. She only needs assistance to be fed. Does the fact that he could speak and she cannot make it right to deprive her of the ordinary means of human sustenance? If so, how can any of our seriously ill brethren ever again trust themselves to sleep while under a doctor’s care?

Some would argue that to remove her feeding tube is simply to let nature take its course. Yet what is “natural” about starving to death? True, she was fed through a feeding tube — she depends on others, but so did Christopher Reeve, and so does a newborn baby depend on others for nutrition and hydration. John Donne said: “No man is an island entire of itself.” As members of the human race we all are interdependent on each other to one degree or another. The mark of a civilized society was that the helpless had the greatest claim on our protection. Now it would seem that they have the least.

And so, Holy Week, the annual remembrance of Jesus’ passion and death, begins with the Passion of Terri Schiavo. Terri’s agony has already begun and, barring some miracle, the denouement of Terri’s drama will be her death.

This week, in recalling Jesus’ Passover from death to life, we celebrate the fact that the misterium iniquitatis is overcome through the misterium crucis.

From the cross Jesus cried out, and his cry is echoed today by all those held captive to a world of pain and sin.

As Terri shares in his passion, she will share in his Resurrection.

Like Jesus did, Terri Schiavo cries out, though with muted voice: “I thirst!”

More catechesis please I am delighted to see the excellent articles of “Year of the Eucharist/More than a Play,” and “Holy Week/We are entering the most sacred days of the Christian year,” in last week’s edition of Catholic San Francisco.

I have had the privilege of leading Scripture groups as well as teaching catechesis for many years. The faithful are so desiring of up to date and clear catechesis that these articles so beautifully presented. I don’t think I have had a conversation with most Catholics that haven’t held the question “why don’t we get the clear teaching of the Church in the Sunday homilies?”

While I am aware that the homily is not the venue for catechesis, very often, our faithful are “turned off” by hearing the same words put in different form, or stories that have no real teaching, or worse yet, a history lesson which can last half an hour on the three Scripture readings of the Sunday.

I know I speak for many of the faithful who are wanting to grow in ownership of the faith we profess, and that can happen when we understand and ruminate the clear and down to earth teaching contained in articles such as mentioned above.

One may question why, with the existence of our Catechism of the Catholic Church, our faithful feel such a need. It is easy to understand when one looks at a book over 1 1/2 inches thick and 904 pages in length, how someone with a rudimentary understanding of the faith would be overwhelmed both by it’s length and the time one would have to dedicate to reading and understanding it. In truth, I have met many Catholics who are not aware that we have such a wonderful resource as the Catechism.

May I suggest that as we go through the year, each week we have articles that address the simplest of catechetical questions, i.e.

“Why do we bless ourselves with holy water as we enter the church?” “Why do we genuflect to the reserved Eucharist and bow to the Altar of Sacrifice?” “Why does the Church continue to study the Scriptures after so many centuries?” “Why is the Baptismal font at the entrance of the church?”

These are simple questions, but clearly, they are questions that are in the minds and hearts of the faithful.

Wishing all a Blessed Easter with a resounding Alleluia.

Paulette Borg Novato

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Instead of finding Father Rolheiser’s comments chilling and discouraging, I found them to be enlightening, comforting and strangely liberating. I am eager to read Henri Nouwen’s book to learn more.

Muriel Calegari Belmont

Compassionate sarcasm Now that the Republican dominated Congress has finally found in the Schiavo matter a compassionate and humanitarian voice, maybe it will go on to other kindly legislation.

One simple and compassionate proposal would be to pass this bill: “Every American child shall be guaranteed at least one full meal a day so that no American child shall go to bed hungry.”

If that seems too much off target relative to the Schiavo bill, then Congress can address the specific medical procedure involved and at the same time enact universal health insurance: “Every American shall be medically insured for the insertion and maintenance of a feeding tube if one becomes brain-damaged and cannot eat on one’s own.”

If that be too liberal in its scope and not a private bill as the Schiavo bill was, then Congress can simply address in another private bill the one feeding tube it really meant to protect: “Any member of Congress, who is a Republican, is from Texas and holds the position of Speaker of The House of Representatives, shall be exempt from all moral, ethical or legal constraints on the raising of political funds and on the manner in which and on the purpose for which such political funds are employed.”

Marcel B. Matley San Francisco Ed. note: The so-called “Palm Sunday Compromise” passed unanimously with bipartisan support in the Senate and with the support of more than two-thirds of the House including nearly half of the Democrats present. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dennis Hastert, is from Illinois.

L E T T E R S

Variety of experience The deathbed scenes described in Mary Pecci’s letter of March 18 must have been joyous to experience and inspirational to witness.

Father Rolheiser’s column of March

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Fortuitous prayer David Van Biema’s interesting 8page essay, in a recent Time magazine highlighting the current Protestant acceptance of Mary as the first believer in her Son and as his ideal disciple, makes me appreciate more the inclusiveness of the short Marian invocation which St. John Bosco made popular in all his 3,000 - plus Salesian schools and youth centers the world over: “Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us.” I’m so glad we don’t say, “Mary Help of Catholics, pray for us.”

Fr. Larry N. Lorenzoni, S.D.B. San Francisco OTHER VOICES: “ . . .But once you start weighing the relative values of individual lives, there’s no end to it. Much of that derives from the way abortion has redefined life - as a “choice”, an option.

In practice, a culture that thinks Terri Schiavo’s life in Florida or the cleft-lipped baby’s in Herefordshire has no value winds up ascribing no value to life in general.”

- Mark Steyn, writing in The Telegraph of London on the Schiavo case and a British inquiry into the third trimester abortion of a child with a cleft palate.

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Guest Commentary

How serious are Democrats?

Making abortion rare will take more than words This following guest commentary appeared as an Essentially, NARAL’s pitch amounts to: Help us editorial in Christianity Today, March 16. reduce unwanted pregnancies by helping us end pregThere’s much to cheer in some leading Democrats nancies. No thanks. If abortion-rights supporters want calling their party to change course on abortion rhetoric. to join pro-life groups in areas that match both groups’ There’s John Kerry proclaiming in January, “I don’t rhetoric, there’s already plenty on the table. want abortion. Abortion should be the rarest thing in the INFORMED CHOICE world.” There’s Howard Dean leading off a speech to First, abortion-rights supporters who claim the women Democratic leaders, “We are not pro-abortion! “pro-choice” moniker should embrace initiatives to There is not anyone I know who is pro-abortion.” Most make abortion choices informed choices and true choicnotably, there’s Hillary Clinton describing abortion as es. One bill on this point simply awaits a vote: The “a sad, even tragic choice.”

Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act would require docIn short, we have congressional agreement on both tors to inform women that, after 20 weeks of pregnancy, sides of the aisle that abortion is tragic. The abortion “an unborn child has the physical structures necessary landscape has changed in this country, and the culture to experience pain,” and offer (but not require) anesof life has gained significant ground. There is hope for thetic for the unborn child. NARAL recently announced legislative movement as we haven’t seen in years. that it was dropping its opposition to the bill, but it still But beware. An ad from NARAL Pro-Choice needs a push to get passed.

America addressed to “the right-to-life movement” South Dakota is taking the idea of informed choice would be almost humorous if it weren’t for those 1.3 a laudable step forward under a bill passed by a 58-10 million killings annually in this country. “Please Help margin in the state House. The bill requires that Us Prevent Abortions,” says the ad, which appeared in women seeking abortions be provided information The Weekly Standard and other publications. Actually, about abortion alternatives and risks, including emothe headline is misleadtional trauma following ing: The text of the ad the abortion. (Georgia is explains better its call for If abortion-rights supporters want considering a similar law, support of a bill “which and other states already would reduce unwanted to join pro-life groups in areas that have implemented such pregnancies.” The legislalegislation.) tion, Senate Minority match both groups’ rhetoric, there’s “There’s a new and Leader Harry Reid’s mounting body of knowlPrevention First Act (coedge and evidence out sponsored by Democrats already plenty on the table. there that most abortions with 100 percent ratings are uninformed and involfrom abortion-rights groups and 0 percent ratings from untary,” South Dakota state Rep. Roger Hunt explained pro-life groups), is a pro-life nightmare. It would dou- to the Associated Press. ble federal funds to “family planning” groups like Indeed, one of the abortion industry’s lies is that Planned Parenthood and NARAL while barring funds the women who have abortions “choose” abortion. In for programs that emphasize sexual abstinence. fact, untold scores of these women are pressured or Hospitals that get any federal funds would have to pro- forced into the procedure by boyfriends, husbands, or vide the morning-after pill (which prevents fertilized others. Texas is countering a long trend of silence on eggs from implanting in the uterus) on demand, and this subject by considering a bill that would forbid anycompanies that oppose contraception or abortifacients one from coercing a woman into an abortion. would be forced to provide insurance coverage for Meanwhile, those who are best able to counsel them. young women on the subject—their own parents—are

frequently kept out of the loop. The Child Custody Protection Act would make it a federal offense to take a minor across state lines for an abortion, if it’s done to circumvent parental involvement. Americans (around 80 percent) support that kind of law.

VIABLE OPTION Unfortunately, Democrats aren’t going to rush to sign on to pro-life legislation offered by Republicans.

So how about resurrecting some old Democrat proposals? Back in 1997, Kerry supported a bill making it “unlawful for a physician to abort a viable fetus unless the physician certifies that the continuation of the pregnancy would threaten the mother’s life or risk grievous injury to her physical health.” The bill, proposed by Tom Daschle, was mainly a way to torpedo the partialbirth abortion ban and had major problems (among them: enshrining Roe v. Wade as federal law), but fetal viability bears renewed attention. The Supreme Court has repeatedly supported a ban on aborting viable human life, and recent medical advances force again the question of when viability occurs. Indiana and Alabama are considering bills that would legally establish viability at 20 weeks and 19 weeks respectively. The conversation occurring on the state level should be taken nationally.

There are other state initiatives that bear national and bipartisan attention. Michigan, for example, just launched a program that helps pregnant college and university students to find alternatives to abortion. That bill passed unanimously in the Michigan House.

These measures are no substitute for our ultimate goal of making abortion as unthinkable as other forms of killing, but they’re important steps along the way. Even small bills can remind the country that abortion kills. Even the leading Democrats’ comments on the tragedy of abortion are helpful—but only to a point.

Some Republicans say Democrats’ recent comments on abortion are just lip service. We’ll be judging the legislative fruit of both parties to see whether making abortion “the rarest thing in the world” and “promoting a culture of life” is really a priority.

Used by permission of Christianity Today International, Carol Stream, IL 60188.

Spirituality

Gethsemane – The place to give up resentment “When you carry someone’s cross, don’t send him or and our love becomes free of manipulation only when we her the bill!” can say this and mean it: “Nobody takes my love and This is one of the lessons of Gethsemane. The chal- service from me, I give it over freely!” Only when we lenge of being an adult, one who helps carry life for others, stop seeing duty as an unfair burden that we haven’t chois to give ourselves over in love, duty, and service without sen can we love and serve others without resentment and resentment. Those last words are key: Real love is not sim- without making others feel guilty because of what it’s ply a matter of giving ourselves over in service and duty costing us. (mostly we have to do this anyway, whether we want to or But, it’s not easy to say those words and mean them. not) it’s a question of giving ourselves over without being Like Jesus in the face of the deeper demands of love and resentful. duty, we initially say: “Let this cup pass! There’s got to be This was one of the struggles of Jesus in Gethsemane. a way out of this, a way for me to become free of this.”

He was asked to give up his life and freedom for something That’s natural. It’s natural to want our freedom, to want to higher and, like all of us, felt a fierce resistance. Nobody, be free of burdens, of duty, of unfair circumstance. Nobody easily and naturally, gives himself or herself over to the wants a martyrdom that he or she didn’t sign up for! deeper demands of love, duty, and service. Transformation But eventually this form of martyrdom finds us all. If through prayer is needed to bring us there. we are sensitive and good-hearted, love will frequently We see this in Jesus: become duty, demanding Only after having prayed is circumstance, and an invitahe finally able to say: “Yet The world is divided up rather tion to sacrifice ourselves not my will, but yours, be for someone or something done”. When he says this, between those who are burdened else. Always there will be his gift is pure. He is able to someone or something give himself over without with duty and are resentful about it making demands on our resentment to the demands freedom and opportunity: of a love which will take his and those who are burdened with children who need us, an whole life. After his prayer aging parent who has only in Gethsemane, he is able to family obligations, a duty and are not resentful about it. us, do what he needs to do spouse with an illness, a criwithout the feeling that he sis at our workplace, a is a victim. tsunami in Asia, a war we don’t want, a church that needs Jesus is victimized, but never a victim. When Pontius volunteers, and obligations of every kind that come from Pilate tries to intimidate him by telling him: “I can save being sensitive to the demands of God, family, church, your life or I can take it”, Jesus responds: “Nobody takes country, morality, and the poor. my life from me, I give it up freely!” That translates: “You The world is not divided up between those who are can’t take from me by force what I have already freely burdened by duty and those who are free of it. Anyone who given over out of love!” is sensitive and good is burdened by duty. The world is And that’s the lesson: We become life-giving adults divided up rather between those who are burdened with

duty and are resentful about it and those who are burdened with duty and are not resentful about it.

That is very much the lesson of Gethsemane: What Jesus gave over to his Father Father in the Garden is Ron Rolheiser not perhaps so much his life, since his enemies were closing in on him and he might have had to die in any case, irrespective of any willingness or unwillingness on his part. Thousands of people die violently every day, against their will. There’s nothing special in that. What’s special in Jesus is how he prepared himself to meet that death, namely, by being willing to die without resentment, without putting a price-tag on it, without making anyone feel guilty about it, and with a heart that was warm rather than cold, forgiving rather than bitter, and large and understanding enough that it didn’t have to demand its due. In the face of bitter duty, he took his life and his love and made them a free gift.

That’s the greatest struggle we have in love. We’re good people mostly, but, like the Older brother of the prodigal son, all too often we nurse resentment, even as we do all the right things. That leaves us outside the house of love, hearing the music, but unable to dance, bitter about life’s unfairness. We need, at some point, to say: “Not my will, but yours, be done.”

If we say that and mean them, we will taste for the first time ever, real freedom.

Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, teacher, and award-winning author, is President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX.

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THE MASS OF EASTER DAY Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 OR 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9 OR Luke 24:13-25.

A READING FROM THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (ACTS 10:34A, 37-43) Peter proceeded to speak and said: “You know what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power.

He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree. This man God raised on the third day and granted that he be visible, not to all the people, but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

He commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed

by God as judge of the living and the dead.

To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM (PS 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23) R. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. or: R. Alleluia.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever.

Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.”

R. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

“The right hand of the Lord has struck with power; the right hand of the Lord is exalted.

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.”

R. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

By the Lord has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.

R. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

A READING FROM THE LETTER OF SAINT PAUL TO THE COLOSSIANS (COL 3:1-4) Brothers and sisters: If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.

OR A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF SAINT PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS (1 COR 5:6B-8) Brothers and sisters: Do you not know that a little yeast leavens all the dough?

Clear out the old yeast, so that you may become a fresh batch of dough, inasmuch as you are unleavened. For our paschal lamb, Christ, has been sacrificed.

Therefore, let us celebrate the feast, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN (JN 20:1-9) On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other

disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.

When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.

At an afternoon or evening Mass the following Gospel maybe read: A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE (LK 24:13-25) Now that very day two of them were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast.

One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?”

And he replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to him, “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see.”

And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the scriptures.

As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.

Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning (within us) while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?” So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!”

Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Scripture FATHER GERARD O’ROURKE

Be Surprised by Easter Joy Happy Easter to you all!

Let the happiness and joy of Easter, the great feast day of the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, let its joy into your hearts. Let the joy of Easter transcend the tedium of our jaded souls; let it transform our stressed minds; let it soften our skeptical or even cynical opinions.

We have about five versions of the resurrection story in the New Testament. They are different, one from the other. Each one emphasizes a different approach to the story. Each one points to a different element of the narrative. I am delighted with the differences in the narratives of the story. If for no other reason it shows my future mind that the presentation of the narratives was not rehearsed. If indeed they were all the same we would have more material for our innate skepticism or cynicism about the veracity of the Resurrection.

One thing is common to all the versions and accounts of the Easter Story and this is Surprise. No one expected it. No one was prepared for it. Everybody in the story was surprised. You could say they were even shocked and stunned.

Just read the version from the Easter Sunday Mass gospel reading. It is taken from the Gospel John. Notice the disbelief; the shock; the unawareness; the surprise. If you take the reading for the afternoon from the Gospel of Luke it is the same; disbelief; shock; unawareness; surprise.

For us in 2005, the surprise is amazing especially if we are fairly familiar with the four Gospels. In each of them Jesus is recorded as alerting his apostles, disciples and followers to his coming death and resurrection. He forewarned them, he foretold that he would be arrested, be condemned to death, be rejected, suffer, then die and on the third day he would rise from the dead!

However they never really listened. It was all too unthinkable. They could not let it in. In fact none of them, not one of them “got it” until they saw the empty tomb, the burial cloths or for some of them until they actually saw him or even touched him. John finally “got it” when he

saw the burial cloths. Then “he saw and believed.”

The resurrection of Jesus was the beginning of a huge transformation for all the apostles, the Holy Women, the disciples and all the followers of Jesus. The Easter resurrection of Jesus was and is a moment of healing, of salvation, of grace and of spiritual energy that has not ceased for almost two thousand years.

It was and is a moment of faith and healing.

It was so for the broken-in-spirit, fear-filled apostles and friends of Jesus. It still is such a moment for us today in our world. It is for the thousands who have been baptized, confirmed and who received their First Holy Communion in thousands of Churches across the world at this year’s Easter Vigil.

It is such a moment of healing for all of us who need healing and solace this Easter of 2005. It is a moment to let into our hearts the healing balm of the Joy of God this Easter.

This joy of Easter is especially available to us if we are going through the throes of a broken heart; an alienated faith; a shaken trust; a damaged spirit; a bad luck streak; a feeling of betrayal; a period of shame or embarrassment; a time of mourning; a serious breakdown in our life or any other disconcerting trial in our lives.

May we open our hearts fully to the transforming joy of Easter no matter what our circumstances. May we abandon the “malice and wickedness” that St. Paul refers to in the second reading for Easter Sunday. Rather may we be open to the gifts of “sincerity and truth” that St. Paul speaks about in the same reading.

May we as we celebrate the Easter Eucharist recognize Jesus as the disciples did at Emmaus.

May we too recognize Jesus in the “breaking of the bread” as his disciples did. May this recognition be true for us in every Eucharist in which we participate and especially the rest of this year, the “Year of the Eucharist.”

In this spirit of Easter joy may we truly celebrate this entire Easter season celebrated in the fullness of our Faith, our Trust, our Love and our Joy. Happy Easter to you all for Christ is risen; He is truly risen; Alleluia!

Noli me Tangere (Christ with Mary Magdalen) – Correggio, c. 1525.

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War’s human cost on display Are you ill or homebound?

A traveling exhibition on the human cost of the war in Iraq will be displayed in San Francisco on Good Friday through Easter Sunday. The exhibit is a production of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and has broad interfaith support.

The exhibit called “Eyes Wide Open” commemorates all the lives lost, and includes a pair of boots honoring each U.S. military casualty, as well as, a field of shoes and a wall of remembrance to memorialize the Iraqis killed in the conflict.

When the exhibit opened Jan. 2004 in Chicago it included 504 pairs of boots. The number has increased to more than 1500 as the exhibit tours the country and casualties rise.

AFSC general secretary Mary Ellen McNish said the “exhibit is a memorial to those who have fallen and a witness to our belief that no war can justify its human cost.”

The exhibit begins with an 11:00 a.m. press conference at City Hall and events follow at Civic Center Plaza and Union Square through Easter. Visit website www.afsc.org/eyes for a complete schedule.

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St. Mary’s Cathedral The following events are taking place at or are coordinated by the cathedral of the Archdiocese located at Gough and Geary St. in San Francisco.

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April 2: Spring Dinner Dance, in Patrons’ Hall. A fund-raising event for the Cathedral. Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Cathedral.No Host Cocktails: 6.00pm.

Dinner 7-9 p.m. Dance 9pm-1am. Semi Formal Attire.

Donation: $25.00 Inquiries call 567-2020, ext. 205.

April 1: Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament every First Friday after the 8:00 a.m. Mass Friday and continuing throughout the day and night until 7:45 a.m. Saturday with Morning Prayer and Benediction. (Exposition is suspended during scheduled Masses at 12:10 noon, 7:00 p.m. and 6:45 a.m. according to liturgical norms.) Join us as we pray for world peace, a culture of life, priests and the special intentions commended to our prayers. For more information or to volunteer please call (415) 567-2020 x224.

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April 8: Share the Spirit of the Resurrection, students of Mater Dolorosa Elementary School in concert at 7:30 p.m. singing original works of Virginia Enrico. Tickets $8 adults/$5 children. Five and under free. Call (650) 588-8175.

April 9: The Hail Mary Children’s Choir in concert at Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco at 7:30 p.m. The Philippines-based ensemble won Gold Medals in the World Music Olympics in 2004. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children. Proceeds benefit Novitiate House building project for Sisters of Social Service in the Philippines. For tickets, Aleli Geronimo 584-8297, Adelaida Canlas 585-9448 or Social Service Sister Celeste Arbuckle at 681-9219.

Sundays: Concerts at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF at 3:30 p.m. Call (415) 567-2020 ext. 213. Open to the public. Admission free. Easter Sunday: David Hatt, organist. April 3: Alan Blasdale, organist. No concerts April 10 or17.

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 to the public. Admission free. Easter Sunday: Organ Recital by John Renke. April 3: The Gecko String Trio. April 10: Concert by Womensing.

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Reunions

April 1,2, 3: The St. Pius Young People’s Theater presents The Wizard of Oz. Curtain Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Takes place in Fitzsimon Center of St. Pius Parish, 1100 Woodside

Class of ’75 from St. John Ursuline High School is planning a 30th reunion for this fall!

Classmates should contact Kathy Grimley at (650) 342-7633 or kathygbnp@aol.com.

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Sparks fly in Broadway’s Damn Yankees April 8, 9, 15, 16, 17 at Archbishop Riordan High School’s Lindland Theater, 175 Phelan Ave., SF across from City College. Show features players from Riordan, St. Ignatius, Immaculate Conception Academy, Mercy High School, Burlingame, Notre Dame High School, Belmont and other area schools. Call (415) 586 – 5866 for curtain times and ticket prices. “A baseball lovin’ hit for the entire family,” said Valerie O’Riordan, director. Cast members include, from left: Marcos CottoHinojosa, Kristy Choo, David Mehrwein and Thomas Osborne. Photo by Vince Paratore.

Alumni moms, grandmas and friends are invited to Riordan’s first Alumni Mother Event April 17th including buffet brunch and VIP seating to Damn Yankees. Reservations required to (415) 586-8200, ext. 217. Tickets at $50 benefit Lindland Theatre Renovation.

Class of ’86 from St. Rose Academy is “Gone but not forgotten” and planning a reunion, said Beatriz St. John. “Rascals” should contact bebe@ski.org.

March 31: Star of the Sea Academy, classes ’39 to ’45. Earlier classes also welcome. Contact Marie at (415) 564-2603 or Dorothy at (415) 681-1493.

April 2: The S. F. Chapter of Notre Dame Alumnae will hold its annual Mass and Luncheon on April 2, 2005. The day begins with mass at 11:00 AM at Mission Dolores Basilica followed by lunch at the S. F. Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, S.F. Call Debbie Calgaro at (650) 583-1102 for more information and reservations.

April 9: St. Rose Academy All-School Reunion at Union Square’s Westin St. Francis Hotel. “All who attended St. Rose are welcome.” No-host cocktails at 11 a.m. and luncheon at noon. For more information contact Maureen Finigan Horan ’69 at (650) 595-1913 x305 or mhoran@ndhsb.org or Sally Alioto O’Connell ’89 at (650) 340-7437 or soconnell@mercyburl.org.

April 17: Alumni moms of Archbishop Riordan High School announces its first Alumni Mother Event including buffet brunch and VIP seating to Damn Yankees, the school’s Spring Musical.

Reservations required to (415) 586-8200, ext. 217.

Tickets at $50 benefit Lindland Theatre Renovation.

May 14: Class of ’51 Our Lady of Perpetual Help elementary, Daly City. Looking for classmates! Call Janet Cirimele at (650) 579-7458.

Prayer/Lectures/Trainings April 5, 20, May 14: Practicing Peace through Non-violent Transformation, a workshop series – April 5, 20 and May 14 – guiding participants in liv-

Retreats —— VALLOMBROSA CENTER —— 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. For fees, times and details about these and other offerings call (650) 325-5614. Presentation Sister Rosina Conrotto, Program Director.

April 5: The Ten Things We Struggle with Today as Christians, an Evening with Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, 7 – 9 p.m.

April 16: Photography and Prayer, Awakening to the Handprints of God with Carol Fowler. Prayer and photography serve as lens to God’s presence in our lives.

Separated/Divorced Sundays, April 10 – May 22: Divorce Recovery Course at St. John of God Church, 5th Ave. at Irving, SF, 7 – 9 p.m. Explore issues arising from end of marriage. Designed to help participants heal and grow spiritually. Sponsored by Separated and Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of SF. $45 fee includes book and materials. Call Vonnie at (650) 873-4236 or Susan at (415) 752-0766.

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March 27: Easter Bake Sale at Star of the Sea Church, SF, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Assortment of homemade cakes and baked goods for Easter table beautifully gift-wrapped for family and friends. Sponsored

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March 29: Catholic Networking Night for job seekers and jobholders. Employers are also invited to present job openings. Guest speaker is Kathy Devine, employment specialist with JVS.org. Takes place at St. Dominic’s Church, 2390 Bush St. at Steiner, SF from 7 – 9 Reservations are requested. Contact Connie at daura@ccwear.com or (415) 664-0164.

April 1: Catholic Marin Breakfast Club gathers for Mass and special presentation. The morning begins at 7 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church, Bon Air Rd. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield. Breakfast and presentation follow in parish hall.Today’s speaker is attorney, Joe Russoniello, one of five new appointees to the national review board for the Protection of Children and Young People. Reservations required to Sugaremy@aol.com or (415) 461-0704 daily.

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April 7, 8: Annual Rummage and Garage Sale benefiting Church of the Visitacion, 701 Sunnydale at Rutland in SF. Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Furniture, clothes, jewelry, dishes, collectibles and much more.

April 9: Alberian #93 YLI Italian Lunch and Bingo at Corpus Christi Hall, Alemany and Santa Rosa in SF at noon. Tickets at $12 include one Bingo card.

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April 16: Come and celebrate with us! St. Isabella School in San Rafael announces its annual Spring Auction and Dinner Dance, “Ole!” Fantastic Silent and Live Auctions, a Flamenco show, dancing, and a 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible to raffle! Many more items to see and bid on! 5p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Marin Civic Center, Exhibition Hall, San Rafael. For Tickets and Reservation requests pls. call Michele Ugarte at 415.499.1202 ASAP! Dinner tickets $75 per person. MINI Cooper tickets $100 each (only 500 to be sold!) visit www.winacooper.com.

April 16: Annual International Food Festival benefiting St. Dunstan Elementary School in Millbrae. Enjoy fare from Greece, Ireland, Mexico, Asia and other lands. Entertainment, children’s activities, silent auction and raffle, too. Tickets $35 adults/$20 seniors/$15 children 5 – 14. Call Catherine Miller at (650) 359-1574.

May 7: 10th Annual Whale of a Sale benefiting St. Sebastian Parish in Greenbrae. Now taking reservations for vendors at $35 per space earlybird of $40 after April 1st. Sell your crafts or household items and keep all proceeds. Call Kathie Meyer at (415) 461-4133 or whaleofasale@comcast .net.

ing and acting as peacemakers and putting creative non-violence into practice in daily life. Sponsored by St. Raphael Parish, San Rafael and peace advocacy organizations. Call Judith Howell at (415) 4548141 or jhowell@straphael.com for times, locations.

April 5: Notre Dame de Namur University continues its Catholic Scholars Series with Dr. John F. Haught, author of “Deeper Than Darwin” which explores the relationship between science and religion, and the topic of creation. Dr. Haught is currently the Thomas Healey Distinguished Professor of Theology at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. in Cunningham Memorial Chapel on the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University, 1500 Ralston Avenue in Belmont. The talk is free and open to the community.

April 9: Morning of Prayer: Become Beatitude People, 9:30 to11:30 a.m. at Notre Dame Province Center, 1520 Ralston Avenue, Belmont. Notre Dame Sister Michelle Henault will lead the reflection Blessed are the Single Hearted: Clarity of Intention.

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April 14: An Evening with Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister, the San Domenico Alumnae Association’s annual Spring Spirituality Event. The author has been recognized for her work for justice, peace, and equality for women in Church and society. Program begins with a dessert reception at 7 p.m. in the School’s new Hall of the Arts, 1500 Butterfield Road in San Anselmo. Tickets are $35 in advance. Please call (415) 258-1931 or visit www.sandomenico.org for more information.

April 24 – 28: Busy Person’s Retreat at Notre Dame Province Center, 1520 Ralston Ave. in Belmont. An opportunity for individuals to deepen their own spiritual practice in the midst of busy schedules through daily prayer and individually scheduled spiritual direction.

Pre-registration is required and is due by Monday, April 11. To request a registration form or for additional information, contact Sister Marie Annette at (650) 593-2045 ext.253 or Marieannette.Murkart@SNDdeN.org.

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Four books for readers who long to go on pilgrimage Reviewed by Mitch Finley THE JOURNEY: A GUIDE FOR THE MODERN PILGRIM, by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda and Michael Scaperlanda.

Loyola Press (Chicago, 2004), 257 pp., $14.95.

The modern heart and soul can use more pilgrimages and fewer vacations, because a pilgrimage does for you what a vacation never can. For a pilgrim is no mere tourist. “Because the tourist and the pilgrim have fundamentally different goals, they will have different approaches to any journey,” Maria Scaperlanda writes. “The tourist tries to figure out how to ... fulfill as many desires as possible given the constraints of the situation. ... The pilgrim tries to discover the highest good and to figure out how to form habits conducive to achieving that good. ...

Like St. Augustine, the pilgrim knows that the heart will remain restless until it rests in its highest good, which is God.” The Scaperlandas help you learn how to cultivate a pilgrim heart, how to find the right pilgrimage, how to learn from pilgrims in the Bible, how to find good companions on your way, how to link your inner and outer journeys, how to face up to obstacles and much more. “The Journey” is a not-to-bemissed opportunity to rediscover an ancient spiritual practice that deserves to be widely rediscovered.

THE PLACE WE CALL HOME: SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE AS A PATH TO GOD, by Father Murray Bodo, OFM. Paraclete Press (Brewster, Mass., 2004),116 pp., $14.95.

Franciscan Father Murray Bodo’s book on the spiritual practice of pilgrimage is based on his more than 25 years of making and leading pilgrimages. He outlines the aspects of a pilgrimage spirituality, then describes journeys to cities such as Rome and Assisi and their sites: St. Peter’s Basilica, the tomb of Blessed John XXIII, the Dormitory of St. Clare and the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

Father Bodo’s book is an enjoyable, easy-to-read literary pilgrimage. In a particularly touching and lively reflection, “Mary, the

Pilgrim,” Father Bodo shares thoughts while contemplating a 14th-century painting of the Annunciation at Porziuncola, the chapel restored

by St. Francis. “Out of what anonymity and littleness is she being called! This young girl, all of 14 years old. Who is she that an angel should visit her, descend to Nazareth, a remote city of the Roman Empire, and say to her that the Lord is with her? How astonishing and terrifying that greeting must sound in her ears, her soul!”

“The Place We Call Home” is delightful, inspirational and slim to boot. It’s a book you’ll be happy you read.

FUMBLING: A PILGRIMAGE TALE OF LOVE, GRIEF, AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO, by Kerry Egan. Doubleday (New York, 2004), 230 pp., $22.95.

One of the most ancient and most popular pilgrimages is the one over the Pyrenees, through the valleys of Navarre and across northern Spain to the Galician city of Santiago de Compostela.

Kerry Egan made this pilgrimage a year after the death of her father, when she was a 25-year-old student at Harvard Divinity School.

Her father’s death altered her image of God; the pilgrimage helped her deepen understanding of the divine and the mystery of existence.

She writes, “Maybe it isn’t that the sacred is somehow more present on the Camino or that God lives in northern Spain.

Perhaps it is that the Camino makes it easier to sense a God who is always there, but is easy to ignore. A God one has to have courage to fall into, whether through walking or love or grief or, through the final prayer of this pilgrimage, remembering.” “Fumbling” is a wonderful, thoughtful, intriguing book that will easily bear more than one reading.

TRAVELS WITH MY DONKEY: ON A PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO, by Tim Moore. St. Martin’s Press (New York, 2004), 328 pp., $24.95.

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“If I started off on my pilgrimage sharing many of Shinto’s more negative traits, most notably stubbornness and sloth,” Moore writes, “then now, at its end, I had discovered and become imbued with his redeeming qualities.” Moore’s pilgrimage isn’t of the pious variety. But it is of the honest and open-mind-

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Mitch Finley writes for Catholic News Service and is the author of more than 30 books for Catholic readers, most recently “Whispers of God’s Love: Touching the Lives of Loved Ones After Death” (Liguori Publications) and “It’s Not the Same Without You: Coming Home to the Catholic Church” (Doubleday).

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Millions Review by Steven D. Greydanus I didn’t know that St. Clare of Assisi was the patron saint of television, but there you go.

In Millions, British director Danny Boyle’s playful adaptation of the Frank Cottrell Boyce novel for young readers, Clare herself explains to seven-year-old Damian Cunningham (Alex Etel) how she got the gig: It all started one Christmas when she was too sick to go to Mass, but a visionary miracle enabled her to see and hear Mass at a church some miles distant anyway. “It keeps me busy,” the saint says confidentially, with a puff on her cigarette.

Actually, Damian probably knew all that.

He knows the lives of the saints like other boys at his new school know stats on their favorite footballers. While other boys in class, responding to a teacher’s question about people they admire, chatter about Sir Alex Fergusen and Wayne Rooney, Damian makes an indelible first-day impression by citing the legendary tale of the mayhem caused by flying fragments of a giant spiked wheel meant as the instrument of execution for St. Catherine of Alexandra (fourth century) when it exploded at the saint’s touch, killing and blinding bystanders.

I didn’t know that story either. My 10-yearold daughter Sarah did, though. She knew the stories of all the saints in Millions. Because I have a graduate degree in religious studies, people often come to me with religious questions, but when it comes to the lives of the saints, in our household Sarah is the uncontested authority. She knows the last words of Perpetua and Felicity, and every snappy retort of Bernadette of Lourdes to everyone who challenged her.

She and Damian would have a lot to talk about.

Given his expertise on the subject, Damian naturally recognizes the saints when they

March 25, 2005 appear to him: St. Charles Lwanga and companions, St. Francis, even St. Peter, among others. Unfortunately, none of these haloed visitors is ever the one visitor Damian would most like to see; nor, when he asks them, have they heard of a St. Maureen — a very new saint, she would be. Damian’s mother died not long ago, leaving Damian’s father (James Nesbitt) to care for Damian and his older brother Anthony (Lewis McGibbon). One day a man appears whom Damian doesn’t recognize, and who seems not to have a halo. Realizing that the stranger is no saint, Damian’s next thought (since he hopes to be a saint himself) is that perhaps the man is poor and Damian can give him money.

Damian, as it happens, has a lot of money to give to the poor. Hundreds of thousands of pounds sterling. It all dropped out of the sky one fine day on Damian’s cardboard-box hideout — not far from where Damian first sees the mysterious stranger poking around.

And that, in a backwards sort of way, is the setup for Millions. Damian and Anthony moving with their widowed father into a new suburban development near Liverpool, but Damian really lives in a world of his own, a world of mortifications and martyrdoms, of visions and virgins (though what exactly a virgin is he’s not entirely sure).

Damian is sufficiently aware to realize that most people don’t go around seeing and talking to saints; so when a duffel bag stuffed with money literally falls out of the sky on top of him, he has to make sure his brother Anthony can really see it before he’s entirely sure it’s quite real.

Practical Anthony immediately has his own ideas about what to do with the money, which naturally conflict with Damian’s more pious notions. There’s a lot of cash, though, which gives them room to throw money in a number of different directions. Then there are other complications. Damian discovers that giving money to the poor can be easier said than done,

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Alex Etel stars in a scene from the movie "Millions."

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The theme of the difficulties and dangers inherent in unrighteous mammon is a key element in the book and the film does admirable justice to the story on this point.

Some things have been lost: The dozen or so saints who appear in the book have been halved, for instance. The film also loses much of the intensity of Damian’s religiosity. For example, we never learn in the film that Damian’s cardboard fort is precisely a hermitage, or that he engages in acts of extraordinary mortification perhaps more suited to consecrated religious than a young schoolboy, much to the bewilderment of teachers and others.

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Most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel Blessed Mother of the Son of God, assist me in my need. Help me and show me you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help me in this need. Oh Mary, conceived without sin.

Pray for us (3X).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3X).

Say prayers 3 days.

S.S.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, you who make me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideal.

You who give me the divine gift of forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen. You may publish this as soon as your favor is granted.

M.R.

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin never known to fail.

Most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel Blessed Mother of the Son of God, assist me in my need. Help me and show me you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help me in this need. Oh Mary, conceived without sin.

Pray for us (3X).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3X).

Say prayers 3 days. M.R.

help wanted

REGISTERED NURSE Full-time days for small geriatric facility in SF. Friendly work environment.

Excellent benefits.

Must be familiar with Title 22.

PLEASE FAX RESUME TO

ST. ANNE’S HOME, (415) 751-1423.

St. Ignatius Catholic Church is seeking a part-time Receptionist.

Hours are M-F 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Qualifications: 2 years office/receptionist experience; computer literacy and experience required. Mail, fax, or e-mail cover letter and resume to: RECEPTIONIST SEARCH, ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH, 650 PARKER AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118.

FAX: 415-387-1867. E-MAIL: SEGO@USFCA.EDU. APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 3, 2005.

For The Largest Publisher of Catholic Church Bulletins

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Nurses are needed to provide specialized nursing care for children in the San Francisco Public School setting.

Generous benefit packages for generous nurses.

Fax your resume to: Jeannie McCullough Stiles, RN 415-435-0421 Send your resume: Jeannie McCullough Stiles, RN Special Needs Nursing, Inc. 98 Main Street, #427 Tiburon, Ca 94920

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Work Full or Part-time in San Francisco – Marin County • Provide non medical elder care in the home • Generous benefit package Fax your resume to: Jeannie McCullough Stiles, RN 415-435-0421 Send your resume: Jeannie McCullough Stiles, RN Special Needs Nursing, Inc. 98 Main Street, #427 Tiburon, Ca 94920

PRINCIPAL POSITION AVAILABLE DE MARILLAC MIDDLE SCHOOL– DeMarillac Middle School is a Catholic, co-educational middle school in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District. De Marillac was established in 2001 and is cosponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and the Daughters of Charity. De Marillac is a member of a national network of San Miguel Schools and is dedicated to serving a low-income population. The school is tuition-free and seeks students who would be considered “at-risk” because of social, academic, economic, and/or family circumstances.

De Marillac operates under a President/Principal model of leadership. The Principal is the educational leader of the school, directly responsible to the President for the daily operations of the school and the teaching/learning process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ● Practicing Roman Catholic who sees his/her commitment to Catholic education as a ministry ● Teaching credential and Master’s degree or higher ● Eight or more years of experience as a teacher and/or administrator ● Passion for students, faith formation, community building, character development, learning, and excellence ● Excellent oral and written communication skills ● Experience working in and with underserved communities ● Familiarity with current educational research POSITION AVAILABLE: June 2005 COMPENSATION: Competitive salary with full benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Please contact Catherine Karrels at 415-552-5220 ext. 11 or Catherine_karrels@demarillac.org for a complete job description.

APPLICATION: Send a resume, letter of intent, description of your educational philosophy (one page), and two letters of recommendation by April 1, 2005.

SEND MATERIALS TO: Catherine Karrels, De Marillac Middle School, 175 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102

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In Remembrance of the Faithful Departed Interred In Our Catholic Cemeteries During the Month of February HOLY CROSS COLMA

Kathleen L. Dunne Bernice B. Durand Onita C. Estrada Suzanne Etchecopar Stephen Troy Feger Estrella Castillo Feir Paul Foster Emma Bertolucci Francis Charles S. Frescura Patrick P. Frost Delphie M. Garnica Colleen R. Garvey Mercedes M. Geib Matilda G. Giorgetti Frederick L. Giorgone Lorna K. Glischinski Javier M. Grandov, Sr. Gloria K. Greco Harold F. Greene Isabelo B. Guerrero Patricio S., Gutierrez Frank Xaver Gwerder Violet P. Halvorson Paul A. Hartman Joe Healey Alice M. Hoppel Aurelia T. Hunter Catherine D. Hunton Jorge Jimenez Sherry Ann Junio Helen E. Karp Gloria B. Kenison Michael C. Kerwin Paul P. Kurpinsky Purificacion S. Laguador Tadhg N. Lane Nora M. Larkin Emilia A. Leal Augusta M. Liautaud Roland M. Lincoln Delphine M. Lippi Martina G. Long Marie Ann Lozano Margaret Lynam Rev. Didacus W. Ma Charles J. Manner Mary Manzella Minna Marin

Joseph R. Aceves Josephine M. Aiuto Pilocarpio C. Alarcon Edwin G. Andrade Elizabeth Ann Andrews Pedro E. Aparicio Miguel A. Araujo Joseph (Mingo) Baciocco Florence S. Berges Michael R. Bergin Harry W, Black Mamie Bollentini Joan K. Bonanno Annette H. Booth Margaret P. (Peggy) Brady Mirella D. Brattesani Florence M. Brodie Frances Cala Manuela Calero Michael Carter Callan Betty V. Camacho Carmen J. Capella Betty Cappadona Emma Cappucci Eyan Virginia Chang Mabel Vireno Cheda Ellis S. Cheney Frances M. Cherigino Jane Neylan Childs Margaret M. Cloney Larry G. Code Alysia Simona Coffey Dorothy Conroy Yasuko K. Cordova Lydia Cravalho Barbara M. Czerkies Rose M. D'Angelo Vivian A. Davitt Sr. Hilaria Marie Dawal, SHF Albert S. Delfino Edith M. DeMatteis Earl M. Dilley Lucina M. Domantay Ida M. Dombrowiak Efren Dominguez

Rosemary Catherine Martin Robert J. McAdam James J. McCarthy Colleen Marie McEvoy James McEvoy Mary Helen McEvoy-Pires Kathleen T. McGee Marie K. McLaughlin Edward J. McPhillips Gilma J. Medrano Francis C. Miralda Miguel A. Miranda Carole Ann Molinari Joseph F. Molinelli Mabel M. Montgomery Jeanne A. Morato Patricia A. Murphy Agnes M. Nathanson Barbara J. Nevilles Condita Ortisi Helen M. Pardini Stephan F. Pardini Domenico Paroli Helen V. Pastrano John P. Philpott Orlando M. Poletti Augusto Morera Polo Jessica M. Quinn Mario E. Quinteros, Sr. Stefan Sanchez Ramos Mercedes Gloria Rivas Yvonne N. Riviello Giovanni Rosa Margaret M. Rose Serafina "Cortese" Rossi Bernard L. Savant James F. Sawyer John Scopazzi Mercedes C. Senteno Sean Sharpe Thelma Shelley Helen I. Simoni Adele Della Squeri John A. Stanley Henry C. Suetta Sheila Marie Sullivan Nelle Marguerite Sullivan Leo N. Tealdi

Ieremio Teo Jerry Thompson Marie E. Tiernan Mary Torre Jennie B. Torrente John P. Traverso Margarette Y. Turgman Marie A. Varni Genobebo Velasquez Zhion B. Vinas Warren J. Webb Felisa D. West Sr. Mary Anne Wittman, SHF Louella B. Wong Agostina G. Zucconi-Chang

HOLY CROSS MENLO PARK Joseph David Giordano Peg Lawrence Gunn Leia Victoria Johnson Frederick W. Musso Helen M. Musso Ferrante Pisani

MT. OLIVET SAN RAFAEL Edward G. Biglieri, MD Elena Capecci Donald M. Christensen Arthur R. Crowe Louise R. Gresh Vivian A. Grochowski Winifred A. (Sissy) Isetta W. T. “Curly” Knittel Sadie A. Maiolini Patrick J. Mulcahy Adora C. Stanton

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CEMETERY – COLMA First Saturday Mass – Saturday, April 2, 2005 11:00 a.m. – All Saints Mausoleum Chapel Rev. John Ryan – Celebrant Pastor, Saint Gabriel Parish

The Catholic Cemeteries Archdiocese of San Francisco Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery 1500 Mission Road, Colma, CA 94014 650-756-2060

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Intersection of Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-323-6375

Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery 270 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 415-479-9020

A Tradition of Faith Throughout Our Lives.