April 20, 2001

New Lig ht. New Lif e j f iLrchbishop William Levada presides at the Easter Vigil in St. Mary 's Cathedral , baptizing one of the catechumens , above , and administering confirmation , lower left. Holding a candle at the top left is Javier Gutarra. Below is Janis Ng, one of seven students from St. Brigid School who were baptized during the liturgy.

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Shroud of Turin: Problem for science

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Editorial: Seeking peace through justice

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by Tom Burke Don 't let tomorrow night's 10th annual "Just for the Halibut Dinner" be the one that got away. The fun fish feed benefits God Squad Productions, a longtime ministry of Msgr. Harry Schlitt, vicar for administration for the Archdiocese, and well-known homilist and broadcaster.

The dinner got its start with a haul of Halibut fro m Alaska that Msgr. Schlitt was going to cook up for 40 friends. An open freezer door almost scuttled the repast but Msgr.

Schlitt went and bought more fish. Of course, when his guests heard of their host 's unexpected expense, they chipped in enough money to cover costs and begin the "Just for the Halibut " nest egg. The good-time includes appetizer, a halibut entree, dessert and wine, plus auction , raffle and dancing to the Jimmy Martin Band. Tickets are $45 and available at the door but please call (415) 664-0155 to let them know you 'll be there. The location is the lower rooms of St. Cathedral , Mary 's Gough and Geary St., SF....Redwood City 's Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary has published a book of pictures and text by its recently graduated class of 2000 about the parish church' s stained glass windows. Depicted on the panes are saints including Joseph and Francis of Assisi as well as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Blessed Frederic Ozanam, founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. To purchase a copy, call the school at (650) 366-6127 . A recent survey at the school indicated that 15% of the current student body are descendants of past OLMC pupils....Bingo is back at Most Holy Redeemer Parish on April 28, a one time nostalgia fundraiser for the parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference

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Salesian Father Larry Lorenzoni presided at pre-game Mass for the XFL's San Francisco Demons at PacBell Park in February. Pictured here are, from left, offensive coordinato r, Joe Paopao; quarterback , Pat Barnes; Father Larry, kicker, Mike Palanuk; and head coach , Jim Skipper. Father Larry, celebrating 50 years of priesthood, described the team as an "impressively reverent and devout bunch of demons. "

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St. Hilary Parish, Tiburon completed RENEW 2000 with thanks and a look down the road. During the three hour get-together attended by almost 100 parishioners, Father James Tarantino , pastor, welcomed new youth minister Andrew Frierson and presented certificates recognizing the RENEW core community and group facilitators. Among those attending were , bottom from left, Rosemarie Hess, Nene Abrantes; Middle from left: Father Tarantino , Holy Family Sister Collette Connelly, Claire Smith , Maureen and Frank Buscher; Top from left: Mary Peirano , Vicky and Alan Bornstein.

and Most Holy Redeemer AIDS Support Group. Thanks to SVDP prez Andy Whelan for the info. (See Datebook).... Knights of Columbus of Holy Angels Parish, Colma announce winners of its Free Throw contest. The tourney 's top finishers were Chris Reyes, Joanna Rosales, Francesca Mercado , Jacob Lumang and Roxanne Rubia who with Vivian Beteta also took firs t p lace in the K of C substance abuse poster competition. .. .Prayers please for George Collopy of Our Lady of Angels Parish, Burlingame who is not well, and for his wife Dorothy, who is by his side. Not forgetting his roots is the couple's son, Mike, an internation all y known photographer, who one day captures presidents on film and the next children celebrating their First Communion....Hats off to Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Loretto Parish, Novato and their scholarship program that since 1973 has awarded $68,000 to teens attending Catholic hi gh schools from Our Lady of Loretto and nei ghbor parish , St. Anthony of Padua. Recent winners are Nicholas Fugate, Carl y Valente, Alisa Coyne.

Thanks to Dennis Freeman, whose wife, Claudia , is Our Lady of Loretto school librarian, for the info. The coup le's children are Marin Catholic High School grads, Nicole, now attending Cornell University, and Trevor, a Fordham University alum now working on Wall Street.... A click of the Katie Rohrbach heels for Katie Rohrbach , a 7th grader at San Mateo's St. Gregory Elementary on qualifying for Irish Dance World Championships being held in Ireland. Her folks, Cheri and Jim, say they ' re "real proud of her."...Wound up behind a car with a personal license that read NO SELF. Bet that caused some confusion at the Vanity Plate Bureau. Wonder if the driver was picking up hair shirts at the dry cleaners?.... What's up with automobiles as a cure for the much ball yhooed mid-life crisis? I hear about guys my age pining for the luxury of the Lexus ' or power of the Corvette. As one who's had a long diet of economy cars, I'm just lookin' for a buggy that goes from zero to 60 in less than an hour....

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By Patrick Joyce The spirit of St. Bri gid Parish filled the Easter Vigil at St. Mary 's Cathedral Saturday evening as children from the school of the closed parish were baptized

by Archbishop William Levada.

"When you say 'St. Brigid ,' people say, 'St. Bri gid's was closed. ' The church was closed but the school is still open and it 's very health y," Immaculate Conception Sister Encarnacion Ortega , principal of St. Brigid School , says.

The school at Franklin Street and Broadway has 328 students in kindergarten throug h eighth grade. Forty-ei ght percent of the students are non-Catholic , 52 percent Catholic , Sister Encarnacion says, but , no matter what their religious background , all 328 get a thoroughl y Catholic education.

"It is the same for all of them. We have religion classes every day. It is the first and most important subject ," she says with a bright smile and a firm tone of voice.

"We have a May procession , Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament , the rosary in October. They all go to attend Mass. We have it once a month , twice if there is a holyday of obligation . Non-Catholic students don 't go to Communion , but they come up and ask for a blessing.

Penance services are offered four times a year. Non-Catholic students often do more than simply attend. "They don 't go to confession but they get a blessing, " she says, "and they can go talk to the priest. They say, 'I want to talk to the priest. '" In time, for some of the students , those words become, "I want to become a Catholic."

"They ask. Their parents ask. We tell the little ones to wait , but Janis Ng — she 's in third grade - asked and asked.

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From the left: School parent Mary Baynes , students Janis Ng, Sarah l\lg, Carol Lee, Calvin Chang.

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Mary 's Cathedral. Sue Harless volunteers to lead the weekly classes, and Mary Baynes, a parent of three St. Brigid students , helps out with the classes. In addition the RCIA sponsors are school parents who "are really committed to their faith ," Sister Encarnacion says.

Monsi gnor John O'Connor, pastor of St. Mary 's, says that when St. Brigid Church was closed the school "was placed in the care of the priests of the cathedral."

The priests go to the school weekly to teach religion. In addition , they celebrate Mass and hear confessions at the school.

"Sue Harless , the seventh grade teacher at St. Bri gid' s is fantastic. One of the ideal teachers in Catholic schools in San Francisco. She is an

Her sister was baptized earlier and her parents are committed so she was in this year 's RC1A." The parents must do much more than simply approve of their children ' s decision to become Catholics. "We ask them , 'Who is going to bring the children to Mass on Sunday ?,'" Sister Encarnacion says. "We ask, 'Are you committed to doing it every Sunday ? How will you hel p them grow in their faith .'"

Their children 's new faith can rub off on their parents , she says . They don 't simply drop the children off at Mass but attend with them.

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ROME — Because of the devastating effects of U.N. sanctions on Iraqi children , the embargo violates international conventions on human rights and should be immediately suspended , Christian humanitarian aid and peace groups said at a U.N. meeting.

Hundreds of thousands of Iraq i children have "died as a result of measures decreed by an organization whose mission was to protect their peace and security, " the Christian groups said in an April 10 statement. "In harming and killing children over a period of 10 consecutiv e years, the sanctions have placed the future of a whole people in peril ," they said. "It is time to reverse the process. " The statement was released at the 57th session of the U.N. Commission on Human Rights , which was meeting in Geneva March 19 to April 27. Signatories included Franciscan s International , the World Alliance of Reformed Churches , Pax Christi International , the Canadian Council of Churches, the Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic and the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers , in conjunction with Dominicans for Justice and Peace.

Caritas Internationalis , another signatory and an umbrella group for Catholic aid organizations, released the statement in Rome.

The groups said the 1989 U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child require s member states to "take all feasible measures to ensure the protection and care of children who are affected by an armed conflict. " The convention is "being systemat ically violated on a daily basis as a result of more than 10 years of economic sanctions against Iraq."

Korean clergy donate part of salaries to dismissed workers

VATICAN CITY — Bishop s and priests in a South Korean diocese are donating pair of their salaries to help the families of employees who lost their jobs when Daewoo Motors was declared bankrupt last f all.

Bishop William J. McNaughton, a U.S. Maryknoll missionary who has headed the Diocese of Inchon for nearly 40 years, Coadjutor Bishop Boniface Choi Ki-san and more than 60 priests are setting aside one-tenth of their wages for one year to help in the education of children of the laid-off employees, the Vatican missionary news agency Fides reported April 6.

Along with the priests, individual parishes and dioceses are joining the project. The funds will be managed by a pastoral committee to aid middle school children of any laid-off Daewoo worker, regardless of their religion.

"This is a good opportunity to remind the clergy that they are the first who should be concerned for those in need . It is also an excellent opportunity to strengthen unity and solidarity among ourselves," said Father Cho Tong-ho, who initiated the project.

"We will be happy if this small gesture helps children of jobless families, giving them some hope and courage," Father Cho said.

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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Child refugees repatriated to Sierra Leone from Guinea have been arriving in desX a. titute condition, said the supervisor of the Salesian-run 5 home in Freetown that is helping to care for them.

"The plight of the children who were returned was Young women carry the World Yo uth Day cross upon its pathetic. . . They were malnourished and had protruding arrival in Ottawa April 11. Some 15,000 Canadian stustomachs and deep sunken eyes," said Samuel Bojohn , dents attended a prayer service to kick off preparations supervisor of Freetown 's Don Bosco Home, which is headed by American Salesian Father John Thompson. for the gathering set for July of next year in Toronto.

Sierra Leone has been devastated by a decade-old civil war that has left millions displaced and hundreds of thousands dead or maimed. Thousands of Sierra Leonean refugees have been trapped in Guinea between government forces and the rebels believed to be backed by the DALLAS — While the 2000 U.S. census reports a draUnited Front of Sierra Leone.

Revolutionary matic growth of Hispanics in Texas, the state 's bishops are Many orphans have been repatriated to Sierra Leone facing the challenge of helping Hispanics retain their along with thousands of refugees from nei ghboring Catholic heritage.

Guinea , which is contending with a humanitarian crisis as Nearly half of the Texas population will be Hispanic by a result of its own ongoing civil war.

2030, according to a report presente d to Texas bishops in March Bojohn said the Don Bosco Home is making plans to

by Dallas Bishop Charles V. Grahmann. "I hope we might creaccommodate more orphans from Guinea. "We already atively provide a broader response to the reality of the numbers have many orphans from the interior of Sierra Leone, of Hispanics in our dioceses," said Bishop Grahmann. "We including the ex-child soldiers and street children. So we need a much more aggressive program of identifying and trainare facing a problem of lodging more," he said. He added ing and forming lay Hispanic people," he said. that a house has been bought in the central part of Freetown If 70 percent of the Hispanics in Texas remain Catholic , to house more ex-child soldiers , street children and the state population will be 32 percent Catholic in 2030, orphans. He said a large portion of land also has been compared to today 's 24 percent. Half of the 15 Texas diobought on which a house will be constructed. ceses would be more than 50 percent Catholic and Hispanic.

Census figures list the current Hispanic population in Texas as 6.7 million, a 54 percent increase since 1990. The overall state population is 20.9 million, a 22.8 percent VATICAN CITY — The brown scapular of Our Lady of increase since 1990. Within a few years, the number of Mount Carmel is a sign of dedication and devotion , said Catholics is expected to surpass the Baptist population , his- Pope John Paul II, who has worn the scapular "over my toricall y the largest Christian church in Texas. heart for many years. " Non-Catholic churches are also taking note of the influx , The pope marked the 750th anniversary of the scapular and are adapting their methods — sometimes more success- with a letter to the Carmelites and Discalced Carmelites. In fully than Catholics — to bring Hispanics into their fold. his letter, dated March 25, the pope said the scapular is part Hispanics are attracted to other churches because there of a Marian spirituality, "which nourishes the devotion of is personal attention to each one of them," said Bishop believers and makes them sensitive to the Virg in Mary 's Placido Rodriguez of Lubbock. loving presence in their lives."

The little scapular traces its origin to a tradition that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Simon Stock , a Carmelite, in 1251 and gave him an apron-like brown p iece of fabric to wear over his cassock as part of his habit. The SAO PAULO, Brazil — Brazil's bishops ' conference miniaturized version of the apron, two stamp-sized holy announced it has ended its liaison role in negotiations images joined by brown ribbon , has been worn b y millions between the government and the Landless Peasant of Catholics over the centuries.

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Meanwhile, the bishops ' conference secretary general, Auxiliary Bishop Raymundo Damasceno Assis of Brasilia, said the conference agrees with the basic principles by which the Landless Peasant Movement was founded , but does not condone some of its methods for reaching those goals. During the last few months, Landless Peasant Movement members have been invading private property to force the government to push through the much-promised agrarian reform.

According to some inside the bishops ' conference, the organization has felt for some time now that neither the Landless Peasant Movement nor the government really want the negotiations to go forward. However, Bishop Assis said the bishops ' conference will not refuse the role of negotiator if asked again by the government and the Landless Peasant Movement.

Newspapers across the country reported the "deteriorating friendship" between the bishops and the movement.

The two groups have a link that goes back to the very beginning of the Landless Peasant Movement. Several of the Landless Peasant Movement 's first leaders came from the bishops ' Pastoral Land Commission.

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Shroud of Turin:

Science has not yet had las t word , expe rt says

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believes that there is evidence that the Shroud is much older.

In 1988 scientists from three different The Shroud has been put on public dislab s throug hout the world carbon-dated play onl y two or three times per century. samples from the Shroud of Turin . Their In 1898, it was photographed for the first unanimous conclusion was that the time and the photograp hic negative Shroud dated from the 14th century. showed an image of a badl y beaten and This finding caused skepticism about crucified man. This photograp h is what the authenticity of the started getting sciShroud among many entists interested in who had viewed it as the Shroud , accordthe true burial cloth of ing to Dr. Mueller.

Christ. Even the "This is a characterVatican admitted that istic that would not the Shroud was probashow up on just a bly "of medieval oripainting, " he said. gin " and may "indeed Scientists , later, be fake". who were working Not so, according on enhancing two to Dr. Larry Mueller, a dimensional photos Merced thoracic surof the moon to geon and Shroud reveal it in 3-D enthusiast , who has decided to try their followed the scientific technique on the evidence regarding Shroud.

They the Shroud for 40 expected to produce years . He gave his a blurred photoreflections on the graph, which is the bod y of scientific eviresult they found dence on the Shroud when app lying their at a lecture at St. technology to paintMary 's Cathedral on ings. What they April 11. found was a three Dr. Mueller , a dimensional image of a man. "No graduate of the The face on the Shroud of Turin.

University of Notre painting does that ," Dame and Chicago's Dr. Mueller said.

In 1978 , the Archbishop of Turin Loyola Medical School, says "the Shroud is the most studied historical artifact of all allowed 25 scientists from various fields time." The major reason for this interest is to examine the Shroud. They found large because "the shroud is a problem," he amounts of evidence pointing to the said. "It cannot be explained by the sci- Shroud's authenticity, according to Dr. Mueller. ence that we have today. " "There is no sign of any pigment " on He disputes the accuracy of the 1988 carbon dating and points to other evi- the Shroud , he said , "what you are lookdence which may prove the Shroud' s ing at is a scorch". Blood marks on the Shroud were tested and found to be true , authenticity.

Official history records the first human , type AB bloodHe said the scientists also found: appearance of the Shroud in 1351 in The number and manner of whi p France. This would be consistent with the carbon dating theory that the Shroud is a marks on the body to be consistent with medieval forgery, but Dr. Mueller Roman torture practices. Bruise marks on

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Thorn marks on the head contain pollen from a thorn bush only found in the Middle East.

Images of coins on the eyes bearing a shepherd's crook and the letters UCAI are Roman coins issued onl y during the reign of Pontius Pilate .

Forty-seven different kinds of pollen were found on the Shroud , all but five of which come from the Middle East.

One surprising finding was the presence of blood on a wound in the wrist. All images of Christ throug hout the ages have shown him nailed to the cross throug h the hands , Dr. Mueller said. But , he explained , the Romans must have had to "put the nails through the wrist or the body would rip off the cross ". Looking at this body of evidence , Dr. Mueller said "if indeed this is a medieval forgery, how did this happen?"

If so much evidence points to the Shroud' s authenticity, "maybe the carbon dating is the problem ," he said.

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At the time the Shroud was carbon dated , it was a nascent technology, he said. Much has been learned about flaws inherent in carbon dating since that time.

Dr. Mueller explained that carbon dating seeks to determine the age of historical artifacts by the amount of carbon 14 they contain. Carbon 14 is a radioactive isotope which is incorporated from the atmosphere into all living beings during their lifetime. Carbon 14 has a radioactive half-life of approximately 6000 years , he explained. By testing the residual amount of radiation from Carbon 14, scientists can determine the age of an historical artifact.

But the radioactivity of a particular artifact can be thrown off by contamination , he said. The sample taken for testing came from the edge of the Shroud near a modern patch.

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Patients have to lay down in the holding room for as long as six hours to prevent any blood clot formed at the insertion point from dislod ging, she said.

In remarks before blessing the new facility, Archbishop Levada praised the work of the Sisters of Mercy who founded the hospital in 1857. "This hosp ital goes back almost 150 years.

This hospital has been a great blessing for generations of San Franciscans ," he said.

"This new technology is astonishing to see," he said and joked , "it always gives me pause hoping that I don 't have to use it soon. But it 's very reassuring to know that it's here."

After a reading of the parable of the Good Samaritan by Mercy Sister Joanne DeVincenti , donor liaison for the hospital foundation , the Archbishop said "Saint Mary 's- is not only a leader in technology, but also a leader in charitable outreach. "

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In other years, it has been almost impossible to walk around the tomb because of the crowds. This year, however, people moved easily from one point of the church to the other.

A few groups of pilgrims — many of them Filipino and Romanian forei gn workers with jobs in Israel —wandered through the church and lit candles next to the tomb. One group of Indian women dressed in traditional garb bent their heads, their hands pressed to their closed eyes as they prayed emotionall y along a wall of the church before Mass began .

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"It is a sad situation , but I don ' t think thai thread of history will end any time soon," he said.

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In addition , there is evidence of a "biop lastic film" coating the fibers of the shroud caused by germs which grew on it over the centuries , he said.

These and other factors have been proven to affect the dating of other cloth artifacts, he said. "There are mummies now that the linens they were wrapped in date 500 years younger than the mummy itself. " Given these discrepancies , Dr. Mueller believes that "carbon dating is not all that it is cracked up to be " .

The Shroud , still kept at the Cathedral of Turin , actually contains two images; the front and the back side of the man of the Shroud. The linen was long enough to be wrapped around both sides of his body.

It is a very high quality linen with an intricate weave, not the type usuall y used to wrap corpses, Dr. Mueller said. It also contains a lengthwise seam a few inches from the edge.

"This is a cloth that most peop le think was made for something other than burial ," he said. While Christ died as the Sabbath was approaching, his disciples had to prepare his bod y and entomb it before sundown. No merchants would be available on the Sabbath , to purchase a burial cloth. Dr. Mueller believes that the disciples used the only cloth available , the table cloth set for the Last Supper.

Dr. Mueller exp lained the reason why he travels the state to give these talks. "The point is not whether you ' re going to be convinced that this is historical proof of the resurrection. If you don 't go and look at who Jesus was and what he said and let him into your heart , then it doesn 't matter whether the Shroud is real or not".

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By John Norton Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating the first Easte r of the new millennium , Pope John Paul II urged humanity to find in Christ the power to achieve peace and to break cycles of violence and conflict.

"Men and women of the third millennium , the Easter gift of light th at scatters the darkness of fear and sadness is meant for everyone, " he said in an Easter blessing to the world April 15. "All are offered the gift of peace of the risen Christ, who breaks the chains of violence and hatred. " Often appearing frail and fatigued , the pontiff , a month away from his 81st birthday, led four intense days of ceremonies. For the first time, the pope did not walk the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross at Rome 's Colosseum, but followed it instead from the hilltop where the procession ends, On Holy Thursday, tire pope celebrated Mass in a Rome church and washed and kissed the feet of 12 priests, imitating Jesus ' gesture at the Last Supper. He also presided at a Good Friday Passion ceremony and at a lengthy Easter Vigil and spent more than an hour hearing confessions in St. Peter 's Basilica.

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"Rediscover today with joy and wonder that the world is no longer a slave to the inevitable. This world of ours can change, " he told more than 70,000 pilgrims in St. Peter 's Square, before delivering greetings in 61 languages. The blessing "urbi et orbi" ("to the city and the world") was televised live to some 45 countries.

"Peace is possible even where for too long there has been fighting and death , " as in the Holy Land and in the Balkans, he said.

The pope told conflict-stricken Africa to "raise your head confidently" with trust in Christ.

Christ, he said, would help youthful Latin America to "find the capacity and courage needed for a development respectful of every human being " and would help traditionenriched Asia to "win the challenge of tolerance and solidarity," "Men and women of every continent, draw from his tomb, empty now forever, the strength needed to defeat the powers of evil and death, and to place all research and all technical and social progress at the service of a better future for all," he said.

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Seek justice to fin d pea ce The effort of Jews in the 20th century to secure a homeland in Palestine is a stoty of conflict. Prior to 1948, the Jewish population , which was rapidl y expanding through waves of immigration, suffered violent attacks by the country 's Arab population. Conflicts between 1920 and 1947 led to death and destruction among Jewish and Arab communities alike.

After a 1947 United Nations vote to partition Palestine into Jewish and Arab areas', the State of Israel wits f ounded in May 1948. Israel immediately came under attack from Arab neighbors intent on crushing the new entity, but Israel emerged victorious from the 1948 war, as it did from regional wars in 1956, 1967 and 1973.

Since then, peace accords have been achieved between Israel and some neighboring Arab countries. But in the face of pressure and violence by Palestinians seeking to establish an autonomous state, Israel has adopted an almost singular focus on maintaining peace through security. Perhaps the premium placed on security is understandable given Israel 's experience and the pattern of terrorist attacks by radical Palestinian groups. Yet, this singular focus on security has led to actions that are detrimental to long-term peace.

Palestinians are subjected to huimliating treatment at Israeli checkpoints; restrictions on travel, employment and housing; Israeli government-sponsored Jewish settlements within Palestinian areas; and the blockading of Palestinian towns and cities by Israeli soldiers resulting in restricted access to medical care, education and economic activity.

Bishop Munib Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jerusalem recently said, "The situation continues to deteriorate day by day. The Israeli siege on the Palestinian territories is tightening. You need only to pass in the morning near my house and watch the police and soldiers runnirig after Palestinian laborers, who search for their daily bread, and witness the realities behind the U.N. statistics stating that the present unemployment rate in the Palestinian areas is now around 38% of the working force. " Bishop Younan added, "We hear a language of war that vacillates between self-restraint to no restraint at all, but for us Palestinians, in Bethlehem, Gaza, Ramallah, or Beit Sahour, the use of the language does not change the realities of what we are experiencing. We see massive damage being done to buildings, hotels, and banks, and many homes demolished. All this destruction is creating more hatred, more fear, more revenge, more traumas and more death."

Of course, nothing is simple in this part of the world. There are horrible killings and strident voices of hatred on both sides of the conflict. Israelis speak of reclaiming land given to them b y God thousands of years ago.

Palestinians also reach far back in history to support their claims. Bringing the land argument current, Palestinians note that they are seeking a Palestinian State that would occupy only about 22 percent of the land they held in 1947.

On his Jubilee Year trip to the Holy Land last year, Pope John Paul II visited a Palestinian refugee camp where some people have lived for more than 50 years. He said, 'The degrading conditions in which refugees often have to live; the continuation over long periods of situations that are barely tolerable in emergencies for a brief time of transit; the fact that displaced persons are obliged to remain for years in settlement camps; these are the measure of the urgent need for a just solution to the underl ying causes of the problem."

The Holy Father added, "I plead with all who are sincerely working for justice and peace not to lose heart. I appeal to political leaders to implement agreements already arrived at, and to go forward toward the peace for which all reasonable men and women yearn, to the justice to which they have an inalienable right."

On Monday of this week, Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdul-Uah Khatib met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres of Israel to discuss a joint Egyptian-Jordanian plan aimed at ending the current hostilities between Israel and Palestinians.

The Jerusalem daily newspaper HA'ARETZ called the plan "an initiative worth considering." It calls for the lifting of the closure and blockade of Palestinian cities; the pull-back of Israeli forces , especially heavy weaponry from the outskirts of those cities; the immediate transfer of monies Israel owes the Palestinian Authority; and an Israeli declaration that no new settlements will be built in Palestinian territories and that existing settlements will not be expanded.

These steps could set the stage for a lessening of violence and a return to negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority â&#x20AC;&#x201D; negotiations that should be based on achieving peace through the pursuit of justice.

In Bethlehem last year, the Pope noted, "The Holy See has always recognized that the Palestinian people have the natural right to a homeland, and the right to live in peace and tranquillity with the other peoples of this area. In the international forum, my predecessors and I have repeatedly proclaimed that there would be no end to the sad conflict in the Holy Land without stable guarantees for the rights of all the peoples involved, on the basis of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions and declarations."

In this Easter Season, let us pray for those who seek peace through justice.

MEH

I strongly disagree with the opinion expressed by Colin Cooper (CSF, April 6).

Perhaps Mr. Cooper and I are from different eras, since my first recollection of Mass includes a loud folk singing group, replete with tambourine. I was born too late to experience the Latin Mass. Growing up, my religious experience was not enhanced by the beauty and solemnity of Latin matins, chants and hymns.

As a member of the St. Gregory Choir in San Mateo, it is a distinct pleasure to learn and perform the treasures of our Catholic heritage under the direction of Dr. Christopher Fulkerson. How magnificent are the compositions of Palestrina, Victoria, Byrd and Tallis.

Yet, some like Mr. Cooper, would thoughtlessly banish this music, and consider it a change for the better. It is preposterous to suggest that Latin pieces not be sung at Mass!

What 1 endured growing up was a movement to "popularize " Catholicism. What I have come to realize is that for the sake of popularity, I was robbed of an opportunity to deepen my faith throug h these musical treasures. I applaud the efforts of other Catholics, many of them young people, to revive our lost traditions.

I urge Mr. Cooper, and anyone who is of a similar opinion , to consider for a moment the musical tradition we will bequeath to future generations of Catholics: "Ave Verum Corpus" or "Rain Down"? I ask you , what comparison is there?

Patricia R. Velarde San Mateo

Father Peter Yorke

I was very happy to read the article on Father Peter Yorke (CSF, A pril 6). It is true that Father Yorke was editor (and founder) of The Leader newspaper but it was onl y after Father Yorke 's term ended as editor of The Monitor , the official publication of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The Leader and The Monitor continued to exist as separate newspapers for decades.

In addition to Father Yorke's efforts on behalf of workers ' rights in San Francisco and Irish independence , he was also involved in San Francisco in the fight against anti-Catholic bigotry. In connection with this strugg le he became the first Catholic to be named a regent of the University of California. As well, Father Yorke was the author of an influential series of children 's catechisms.

Crowning all this, he was the great friend of the beloved Rev. Eugene O'Growney, one of the principal founders of the Gaelic League in Ireland and author of that era 's most widely used Gaelic language textbook. The forward to part II of this book , "Simple Lessons in Irish" was written by Father O'Growney in 1895 while he was a guest of Father Yorke in San Francisco. Father O'Growney had been forced to leave Ireland seeking a better climate after having contracted tuberculosis. In 1899 the heroic Father O'Growney died at the young age of 37 in Los Angeles.

Raymond Frost Daly City

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SII: 'Too Catholic '

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In his March 30 letter praising changes at St. Ignatius Institute , Mike Gale opines that "Catholic universities aren 't deemed "Catholic " because they exclusively teach 'traditional' Catholic values (defined by a few) but rather prepare students for service and faith in a diverse Catholic and secular world."

Interestingly, the first of one of those "few" emphasizing the importance of "Catholic " universities teaching "traditional values," happens to be the Hol y Father himself , whose apostolic constitution on the nature of the Catholic university, Ex Corde Ecclesiae, quotes Canon Law 3812 which requires that teachers in Catholic institutions receive a mandate from competent ecclesiastical authority to insure their teaching of theology is in conformity with the Catholic faith.

Recently fired SII director, John Galten, who served well and long for SII, staunchly advocate d exactly what the Vatican expects of Catholic teaching. However it seems the fruits of his labors, among which were numerous SII priestly vocations compared to zero from USF in the same time frame , are of little significance to those intent on demolisliing founder Father Joseph Fessio 's institution of truth and tradition.

The skewed reasoning behind this travesty is obvious: SII was just too Catholic.

Jane L. Sears Burlingame

Keep up good work

1 have enjoyed Catholic San Francisco ever since it first came out; all the columnists are due credit for their fine work.

I especiall y enjoy "On The Street Where You Live" and "Datebook", both written by Tom Burke. They are so informative in regards to what is happening in other parishes and schools, giving a feeling of family, of community.

This gives peop le of various parishes the opportunity to attend activities in other parishes and in that way to gel acquainted with other people, exchanging ideas and views of parish life in a spirit of faith and charity.

Keep up the good work Delphinc Huff Burlingame

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Best housewarming

Going back to my childhood days when living in the Indian sub-continent , I clearly remember the church services during Lent and Easter week. Of the many memories that come to mind are two forgotten religious traditions.

Today we decorate our homes and big houses with colorful artwork and expensive furniture to impress our friends and neighbors. We have forgotten the most important item to be placed in our home â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the picture or statue of the Sacred Heart. This item was prominentl y displayed before a famil y moved into a home. Before there was any "housewarming " or feasting an enthronement service was held in the home . The enthronement was the reciting of the rosary, singing of hymns and blessing all those attending. The residents of the house lit a candle or oil lamp before the sacred picture or statue and promised to try and say the rosary ni ghtly before going to bed . The enthronement which was a yearl y event , was usually followed by having the whole house blessed at least once a year with hol y water by a priest , usually after Easter.

I don 't know where and when the practice of Enthronement originated , but it certainly made God as the first guest of honor in the home. We usuall y have "housewarming " parties and house parties and invite all our friends and relatives , but the one who should head the list is sadly omitted.

Lenny Barretto Dal y City

San Francisco democracy There has been a sea change in San Francisco politics in the last six months - and it is a change for the better.

In November last year, San Franciscans voted for their Supervisors b y district rather than city-wide. Voters in eleven distinct geograp hic areas were allowed to pick the person that they thoug ht best represented them and would be a voice for them at City Hall. This is a major change from the past. Because of the structure of elections in the past, whole communities were left disenfranchised , major power brokers in the City could better control supervisors because they were dependent on them for money, and many local and neighborhood issues were neglected.

One sign of how good this has been for representative democracy is the constant hum of complaint and the movement of the power machines to change it back to the way it was.

San Francisco cannot let that happen. There is a principle of Catholic social teaching that app lies directl y here. It is the principle of subsidiarity. This is not a word that is bandied about in common conversation. In fact , my "spell check" picked it up and has no record of it within the confines of its cyber dictionary. In its simplest definition, it means - don't let bigger government do what smaller groups of citizens can do.

Its meaning also draws from another principle of Catholic social teaching - participation. In order to allow as many cit-

izens of the community to participate in matters relating to the community (the common good), structures must be set up to allow them a voice. This is, of course , exactly what the power brokers do not want. It is much more difficult to manipulate the flow of power when it is not centralized.

Catholics have benefited enormousl y from this change.

Whereas in the past, local legislators treated the Catholic community as a pariah, a politicall y incorrect voice that was dismissed in either a cavalier or insulting manner ( a legislator once told me, "I don 't speak to Catholics."), now the Catholic community is able to take its rightful place as one of the many communities in the City deserving of respect and consideration. A number of districts in the City have strong numbers of Catholics, who by culture and ethnicity, take their Catholicism very seriously and do not like being insulted. Poli ticians wisely paid them a great deal of attention during this last election.

Many Catholics are participating in city politics either as elected officials or as members of groups lobbying for change . Numerous Catholics from our parishes partici pated in "Candidate Forums" sponsored by the Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns of the Archdiocese.

Many Catholic parishioners from parishes all over the City are part of Community action groups (the San Francisco Organizing Project or Bay Area Organizing Committee)

that work for affordable housing, a living wage, and healt h care insurance for the working poor.

These Catholics realize that their Faith demands civic participation and that one way of participating is through political action. They take the United States bishops ' words seriously, "In the Catholic tradition , citizenshi p is a virtue and political participation is an obligation."

DisUict elections have given communities within our diverse City that have been left out a stronger voice. How sad il would be if we revert to a system that keeps diverse voices quiet.

George Wesolek

George Wesolek is director of the Archdiocese of San Francisco 's Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns.

The Eucharist as vigil: We wait with each other In her novel, The Underpainter, Jane Urquhart describes a particularly painful time in the life of a woman named Sara.

Sara 's life is at a crossroads. A longstanding relationship has soured. She is unable to draw energy from much of what once gave her meaning. She senses that she must move on, but is unsure of where to go and what to do. She needs something new to happen to her, some new person or event to appear and redefine her life. But what? Who? She doesn 't know. She only knows, and very dimly, mat she is waiting, keeping vigil somehow. Here is Urquhart 's poignant description: "Sometime during August of 1935, the last month of the last summer I spent at Silver Islet, Sara told me what it was like to wait. . .. She told me that over the period of the last winter she had finally realized that everything that she did or said â&#x20AC;&#x201D; every activity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was either a variant of , or a substitute for, waiting and therefore had no relevance on its own ."

So too in each of our lives. We are always waiting. The Eucharist is meant to help us with that. Among other tilings, it is meant to be a vigil, a coming together to wait for someone or something new to happen to us. We meet in Eucharist to wait with each other. The Eucharist is meant to be a vigil.

As Gerhard Lofink puts it: "The early apostolic communities cannot be understood outside of the matrix of intense expectation. They were communities awaiting Christ's return.

They gathered in Eucharist for, among other reasons, to foster and" sustain this awareness, namely, that they were living in wait, waiting for Christ's return."

But what does that mean exactly? How is the Eucharist a vigil , a gathering together to wait? How, indeed, does any vigil work?

We keep vigil whenever we live our lives in the face of the fact that we are, consciously or unconsciously, waiting for

someone or something new to come into our lives and give us a completeness that we are now missing. For example, we speak of a funeral vigil: A loved one has died. So we come together, usuall y in a chapel, to remember and celebrate the person who has died, but also to console each other as we wait for the sting of death to pass so the joy of life can return.

The sense of vigil can be conscious or unconscious. For example, when we sit at an airport or train station, waiting for a loved one to arrive, we are quite conscious that we are keeping vi gil, waiting. Often though, as in Urquhart's description of Sara 's waiting, we have only an inchoate sense of keeping vigil. We are, it would seem, doing other things, but, underneath, we are keeping vigil.

For example, picture this: Three women, each sing le and in her late 30s, meet every Friday night to digest their week, let oif some steam, and enjoy each other 's friendship. What they do varies. Some ni ghts they share a bottle of wine and reminisce about old college days as they watch a video; other nights, they go to a movie; and sometimes Uiey simply go from work to . a pub and make an evening of it. They do different things, but they meet weekly, ritually.

What is happening here? A number of things.

At one level, they are simply celebrating friendship, pure and simple. At another level though, like Jane Urquhart 's Sara, uhey are keeping vigil. They are helping to sustain each other as each of them, single and approaching mid-life, is waiting for something or someone new to come into her life to help redefine and reshape its next chapter. They aren't necessarily looking for husbands or kids, but they are waiting.

However dim that awareness, they know that a chapter of their lives is winding down , that things cannot stay as they are, that something or someone new must enter and help them

redefine their meaning.

Their coming together is partl y to sustain each other as they wait for this new something to appear.

What is true for these women is ultimately true for every one of us. At the end of the day, we are all, each in our own way, single, inconsummate , waiting. None of us has the complete symphony. Ninety-nine per cent of the time we are waiting , longing for something new to appear in our lives.

The Eucharist is a vigil, a ritual, that brings us together, like those thirty-something singles, so that we can console and sustain each other within the mutual inconsummation of our lives. In the Eucharist we assure each other that we still have each other, that we still have God, and that we still have Christ's promise to, one day, wipe away our every ache and give us the ecstasy we so painfully crave.

Father Ron Rolheiser

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

All Aboard! Noah and new beginnings The saga of God's involvement in history is the story of covenants, which the Glossary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) describes as "solemn agreements involving mutual commitments." Note that important word "mutual" - God, who is in need of nothing, invites us to be partners with Him. In the final covenant , the "new testament " God will even call us friends. Rather than reflecting on the concept of covenants , the Catechism invites us to learn about them by looking at the actual covenants of salvation history. The oldest awakens childhood memories; from the childhood of the human race and from our own childhood: Noah and the ark (CCC # 56-58) Children love animals, so it is not surprising that a favorite toy is an ark filled with all kinds of exotic animals.

The story is familiar to us , for many intertwined with Bill Cosby's classic comedy rendition. But the story also teaches many important lessons. The first is that after the flood , God enters into a covenant with all the descendants of Noah (that is, the whole human race) and every living creature.

(Gen 9:9-10) Our connecti on with God necessarily connects us with every human being, and indeed with all of creation.

The Catechism presents Noah as a man whose prayer bespeaks an undivided heart, and states further "this kind of prayer is lived by many righteous people in all religions."

(CCC # 2569) There is much discussion these days about Christianity and other religions, and certainly there is a proper way of understanding our belief that Christ alone is the Savior; but let us not lose sight of this primordial covenant which unites the whole human race with God.

A second lesson, and one given already in the New Testament, is that the covenant with Noah is a symbol of baptism. The First Letter of Peter - which may in fact contain an ancient Easter homily - links the waters of the flood to baptism which, in the words of the Church's liturgy, "make an end of sin and a new beginning of goodness." (CCC # 1219) This is why we also find Noah's ark decorating the "nursery" of the Church, the earliest paintings in the catacombs. The first Christians adorned the graves of then dead with images of the ark, because through baptism believers follow Jesus through death to eternal life. The ark is also a wonderful symbol of the Church, since we are saved not simply as individuals but as members of a community of believers. The exotic animals which my godson loves to cram into his toy ark are no match for the outlandish collection of fellow-passengers who have booked passage on the ark of the Church.

Noah's ark reminds us also of our need to make a new beginning. We are aware of our past failings , we have gotten into bad habits and we want to change. The idea of a fresh start gives us hope, but the story of Noah also teaches us to be patient. Confronted with so much sin and selfishness, God saw the need for a new beginning. But He did not do what we would do in His place - wipe the slate clean and start all over. Noah, his family and the animals are the same after the flood as before . In fact , we are told that Noah and his sons committed sins after the flood.

God does not destroy one creation and replace it with another. He transforms a universe wounded by sin through the wounding of His own Son. It is not the destruction of

sinners, but the sacrifice of Christ, which brings about a renewed creation. This is the goal, "the new and eternal covenant in my blood" to which the covenant with Noah points. Such transformation takes more than forty days and forty nights; it takes a lifetime .

Among the tragedies of our day one of the most painful is the despair and suicide of the young. Our society demands immediate results, and if we cannot change instantly we give up. The story of Noah proclaims that God never gives up. We need to learn to be as patient with ourselves as He is with us.

Due to an editing error, this column is appearing out of sequence. Father Walsh wrote this column to appear before his column on Abraham, which was published last week.

Father Milton T. Walsh

Father Milton T. Walsh is academic dean and an as sistant professor of systematic theology at St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park.

SCRIPTURE & LITURGY Time to revel in the power abiding in us As the great fifty days of Easter now enfold us, we may feel that we are being given a tall order. "Fifty days of 'dwelling in ' the paschal mystery ! Fifty days of surrendering in joy ful faith and love as the Spirit of God takes possession of our lives! Fifty days of mystagogy, of walking with the neophytes ever more deeply into the baptismal mysteries of death and resurrection ! Good heavens! What an order!" writes Nathan Mitchell in "The Blessed Pentecost."

But our joy, our transformation and our walking with the neophytes come from a heightened awareness of what God has empowered our parish communities to do , so say the reading s chosen for thi s Sunday 's Liturgy of the Word !

Our first reading from Acts of the Apostles rejoices to tell us that our initiation of new members into our parish community at the Easter Vigil and our continuation of their formation (mystagogia) prolong the ministry of Jesus even as the first communities of believers did: "Many signs and wonders were done among the people at been at work in us, exorcising, healing, including, and misthe hands of the apostles.... Yet more th an ever, believ- sioning our parish neophytes (newly initiated). We now ers in the Lord , great numbers of men and women, were rejoice in the fruitfulness of our parish and its power to proadded to them. Thus they even carried the sick out into long Jesus ' ministry. the streets and laid them on cots and mats so that when How is this process made possible? The Fourth Gospel Peter came by, at least his shadow might fall on one or becomes soaringly eloquent in response. The glorified another of them. A large number of people from the towns Jesus, ever present to us, creates a Church who can do these in the vicinity of Jerusalem also gathered, bringing the wonders. "On the evening of that first day of the week . . . sick and those disturbed by unclean spirits, and they were . Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, all cured."

'Peace be with you As the Father has sent me, so I This description should sound familiar. The community send you. ' And when he had said this , he breathed on them of Acts and our parish are only following the pattern Jesus' and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you Spirit creates in us as he did in Jesus: simply listen to Luke, forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are " Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any that retained.' " were sick with various diseases brought them to him; and Hear, first of all, that we are sent as Jesus was sent. he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. Hear, second of all, that Jesus creates us a Church sent: And demons also came out of many, crying, 'You are the "He breathed on them" the way Genesis describes God's Son of God!' But he rebuked them, and would not allow creation of the first man. "Then the Lord God formed them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ." man of dust from the ground , and breathed into his nos(Luke 4: 40-41) trils the breath of life; and man became a living being. " Through our parishes' catechumenate, Rite of Election, Hear, third of all, that we admit to the water bath of iniscrutinies , and Easter Vigil initiation, the risen Lord has tiation and forgiveness of sins those we jud ge have

Father David M. Pettingill

Second Sunday of Easter CActs 5:12-16; Psalm USRevelation l:9-lla , 12-13, 17-19; John 20:19-31 offered a favorable response to the Gospel. The initiation and ongoing formation of our neophytes activate and put to use our Christ 's Spirit-empowere d mission.

While we do not wish to be carried away into a delusional triumphalism, we are entitled to revel in the undefeatable power abiding in us. Revelation , our second reading, catches us up "in spirit on the Lord' s day " and overwhelms us with its exotic images. There is present to each parish community of believers (the "seven gold lampstands ") "one like a son of man," who touches the seer and says, "Do not be afraid. I am the first and the last , the one who lives. Once I was dead , but now I live forever and ever." What we have been doing in the initiation of our neoph ytes employs the power of the victorious Lord and makes us feel his pleasure and power in us.

When mothers give birth, they are truly exhausted.

But they realize that their labor has only begun. Off they go with the loving, nourishing, and cherishing of their children. So with our parishes , we can ' t give up on the neophytes; we can 't give up on inviting new candidates to join us; we must continue to be sent. If your parish has no neophytes, no RCIA, to outreach â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pity; these fifty days will be a tall order.

Questions for Small communities of faith.

What has been our involvement with the parish RCIA? How can we welcome neophytes into our group?

How can we support the RCIA and adult faith formation in our parish?

Father David M. Petting ill is assistant to the moderator of the curia and parochial vicar at St. Emydius Pa rish, San Francisco.

Thanks to our musicians Dear musicians, have you recei ved thanks for your ministry lately? If you haven 't then on behalf of all you serve, thanks ! Thank you so much for all you do! Many of us have received those touching, wonderful notes, cards and direct comments from those to whom we minister, and we need to remember those moments of expressed gratitude , particularly after so challenging a week as that one which we call "Holy," In fact , after so much stress, it may be easier to remember the negative critics of our work, but all too often we neglect to remember the thanks and support we receive. This proves the adage: it can be easier to focus on the negative, hide in the corner, lick our wounds and remain in misery than to remember what is positive and helpful.

True Easter joy can transform this reality, even if things didn 't go as well as we had hoped. The important thing to remember is the quality of prayer we have inspired and led.

It is high time to remember the positive feedback we receive from those to whom we minister. This is, of course, not to say that we should ignore the constructive criticism we receive. To do that would be to lapse into self-denial, laziness or even narcissistic blindness. At the same time, it is important to separate out the constructive criticism from the critique that comes fro m what may emanate from a chronically complaining minority.

Our thankfulness is due to you who work so hard to beautif y the liturgy. Without you the Church cannot celebrate. Thanks is due to you leaders of song as well as those who minister in the various other ways before , during and after liturgy. We are especially thankful in light of the tremendous service you render during these special days of Lent , Tiduum and Easter.

Father Jim McKearney Thanks to the cantors and choir members who lead us in singing psalm 118 - so central to the Church' s Easter Joy ! "This is the Day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad!" You have helped us sing from the heart . Thanks to the accompanists who have supported our singing of this Easter psalm both in rehearsal and in praying this powerful text. Thanks to all of you instrumentalists - you percussionists, you woodwind and brass players, you string players , and all of you who have lifted our hearts to the risen Lord !

Thanks to you organists for helping us to pray: "Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Alleluia!" How we hav e longed to sing our "Alleluia!" You have helped us to do so at long last! You have played this tune, known as

"Easter Hymn " year after year and have helped us to feel it in our bones. You need to know how important this is. You have helped us to sing, "Our triumphant hol y day, Alleluia!" Thanks to God and for your ministry that important message of the paschal mystery has been revealed and now trumpeted b y our believing hearts and average voices and we have sung with our hearts , "unto Christ our heavenl y King .. . who endured the cross and grave . . . sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!" Thank you.

You directors of music in our parishes and celebrating communities - thanks! Without your organizing, performing countless hours of planning, filling out check requests , arranging scores, transpositions and arrangements, our song could not have taken fli ght. For the times when you refused to hear, "oh, they 'll never know the difference ," thank you. Thank you for thinking enough of the holy liturgy that you went the extra mile in rehearsal in remembrance of the feast and the reality that the people of God do know the difference between ri ght and wrong, beautiful and ugly. Thank you for your attention to this tru th .

May the season we have now penetrated continue to be a joyful celebration of the new life heralded in the Exultet , "Christ has conquered! Glory fills you !

Darkness vanishes for ever!" Amen!

Father McKearney is a Sulp ician candidate fr om the Archdiocese of Hartford , Conn., and director of music f o r St. Patrick Seminary, Men lo Park.

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April 28: Apostles to the World , a symposium with Cardinal James Francis Stafford , president , Pontifical Council of the Laity, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church and other nearby facilities at Parker and Fulton St., SF. Archbishop William J. Levada will preside at Mass and, annual School of Pastoral Leadership Students recognition ceremonies at 5:00 p.m. Reservations required. $10 before April 15 then $20. Call (415) 614-5545.

June 8, 9: The Called and Gifted Workshop with Dominican Father Michael Sweeney and Sherry Weddell of the Catherine of Siena Institute at Our Lady of Mercy Church Hall, One Elmwood Dr. at Southgate, Daly City. Designed to help Catholics explore their unique and personal call from God and discover their God-given gifts. Fri. 7-9:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Holy Hour each Fri. 1 - 2 p.m., National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi , Vallejo at Columbus , SF.

Retreats/Days of Recollection VALL0MBR0SA 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.

May 4-6: Charismatic Healing Retreat with Linda Schubert includes teaching and informal workshops on prayer and healing themes.

May 12, 19, 26: The Mandala: Path to Remembering and Redeeming, retreat workshop days with Sister Toni Longo.

Parables 2001: Stories Jesus Told, a monthly revisiting of the scripture stories with well known retreat leaders, scholars and people of faith. What about these tales? Are they true? Did they really happen? What implications do they have for the Christian in the 21st century? May 20: Father Peter Sammon talks on the Parable of the Vineyard Laborers.

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May 4-6: Faces of Illumination, an iconography workshop with Christopher Castles.

MAY 11-13: Women Mystics with Dominican Mary O'Neill.

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3rd Sun: Salon, a monthly gathering of people in the second half of life to explore opportunities and challenges facing them using arts , literature and conversation. Facilitated by Sandi Peters .

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April 20-22: I have nol called you servants, a silent retreat for men.

April 23-25: 12 steps helps us walk to freedom , retreat in the language of Al-Anon with Jesuit Father Thomas Weston.

April 27-29: The Journey of Surrendering to God's Love, a silent retreat for men with Jesuit Father Tom Allender.

Silver Penny Farm offe rs retreat facilities near the wine country, 5215 Old Lakeville Rd„ Petaluma, 94954. All quarters have bedroom and sitting room with fireplace . Call Father Ray Smith for a brochure at (707) 762-1498.

Taize Prayer 3rd Tues. at 8:30 p.m., St. Dominic Churc h, 2390 Bush St., SF. Call Delia Molloy at (415) 563-4280 1st Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 California at Grant, SF. Call (415) 288-3809.

3rd Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. at Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park with Sister Toni Longo.

1st Fri. at 8 p.m. at Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame with Mercy Sister Suzanne Toolan.

Call (650) 340-7452; Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park at 7:30 p.m. Call Deacon Dominic Peloso at (650) 322-3013.

3rd Fri. at 8 p.m. at Woodside Priory Chapel, 302 Portola Rd., Portola Valley. Call Dean Miller at (650) 328-2880 1st Sat. at 8:30 p.m. at SF Presidio Main Post Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop. Call Delia Molloy at (415) 563-4280.

Young Adults Oct. 27: Fall Fest 2001 , 5th annual Young Adult Conference with keynote, workshops , Mass , dinner and dance. Contact Mary Jansen at (415) 614-5596 or mjansen@sfyam.org.

Wed.: Help children learn at St. Dominic Elementary School, Pine and Steiner St., SF. 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. in school library. Call Kathleen Reilly at (415) 387-5692.

Various dates: Read wifh youth ages 5 - 14 as part of the Tenderloin Reading Program, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at 570 Ellis St. between Hyde and Leavenworth , SF. Contact Marie Borges at (415) 401-0925 or marieborges@yahoo.com.

Help at St. Joseph's Village Homeless Shelter.

Bi-monthly Sat. from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vilage is at 220 10th St., SF on site of former St. Joseph Parish.

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Datebook Synergy Yoga at St. Agnes/SF, Mon. and Wed. 7:30 - 9 p.m. in Lower Gym Hall, $3 per class. Call Chad Evans at (415) 487-8560, ext. 226.

April 17: 1st time home owner seminar at 7 p.m. in Youth Room of Our Lady of Angels Parish, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame. Contact ola20s30s @ yahoo.com.

April 22: Young Adult potluck at St. Peter and Paul Church after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Contact Valentina Simi at renzalazzari@hotmail.com.

Social Justice/Respect Life April 24: 3rd annual Catholic Lobby Day, 8:30 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. in Sacramento at the Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. Theme is Faithful Citizenship - Working for Justice , registration $5. The Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns is chartering buses for the tri p at $15 per person. Call (415) 614-5570. Day includes keynote talk, visits with legislators and Mass.

22nd of each month: Respect Life Mass at 8:30 p.m. in the chapel of Carmelite Monastery of Cristo Rey, Parker Ava. and Fulton, SF. Sponsored by the Respect Life program of the Archdiocese. All are invited. Call (415) 614-5572.

Jubilee 2000 USA, as part of a worldwide effort to relieve the crushing debt owed by struggling countries to stronger lands, announces a Bay Area speakers bureau. Knowledgeable speakers are available without charge to address parish groups and organizations on this Jubilee Year topic. Call William or Jean Lesher at (510) 524-6645 or welesher@aol.com.

Prayer/Devotions/Lent San Francisco's St. Agnes Parish , 1025 Masonic , SF and St. Agnes Spiritual Life Center, 1611 Oak St., SF announce Lenten and Easter Season talks and prayer opportunities. April 27 at 9 p.m. and April 28 at 9:30 a.m.: Retreat with Bill Spohn, theology professor, Santa Clara University; May 5: Day of Recollection with Presentation Sister Monica Miller, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call Chad Evans at (415) 487-8560.

2nd Fri.: Holy Hour for Priests at St. Finn Barr Church, 10:30 a.m. Includes talk by priest from Opus Dei with silent prayer and Reconciliation if desired. Followed by simple lunch in rectory. Call (415) 333-3627.

Take a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land without leaving the Archdiocese by visiting an ongoing exposition at St. John of God Parish, 5th Ave. and Irving, SF. Open M-F 1:30-5 p.m. and until 1 p.m. on Sundays. Their Web site address is www.sjog.org.

Mass for people living with AIDS at St. Boniface Church, 133 Golden Gate Ave., SF at 5:30 p.m. Takes place on last Sun. of month. Call (415) 863-7515.

Blessed Sacrament Exposition Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park , 24 hours everyday, (650) 322-3013. St. Sebastian Church, corner of Bon Air Rd. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae, M - F 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Adoration Chapel, (415) 461-0704. St. Agnes Church, 1025 Masonic (near Page) SF, Fri., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., (415) 487-8560. Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame, MF after 8 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m. St. Isabella Church, One Trinity Way, San Rafael, Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Church , 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., 1st Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sat. St. Bruno Church, 555 W. San Bruno Ave., San Bruno, 24 hours everyday.

Call (650) 588-0572. Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. St. Francis of Assisi Shrine, 610 Vallejo St. at Columbus , SF, Fri. following 12:15 p.m. Mass until 4:15 p.m. 2nd Sat. at St. Matthew Church , One Notre Dame Way, San Mateo with Nocturnal Adoration Society of San Mateo County. Call Jim McGill at (650) 574-3918 for times. Corpus Christi Monastery, 215 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park , daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (650) 322-1801. St. Bartholomew Church, 300 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 1st Fri. from after 8 a.m. Mass until just before next day's 8 a.m. Mass.; St. Dominic Church, Bush and Steiner St., 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. each Mon. and Wed. (415) 567-7824. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3 Oakdale Ave., Mill Valley, Mon., 8:15 a.m. through Wed. at 7:30 a.m.; St. John of God Church, 1290 5th Ave. at Irving, SF. Mondays after 12:10 p.m. Mass, (415) 5665610; St. Kevin Church, 704 Cortland Ave., SF, 1st Fri. following 9 a.m. Mass until 5:15 p.m.

Benediction. Call (415) 648-5751. St. Finn Barr Church, 415 Edna St., SF, M-F 8:45 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. until 9 p.m.; 1st Fri. until 7:30 p.m. Mass. Call (415) 333-3627; St. Hilary Church, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon, M - F 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and each 1st Fri. from 8 a.m. until Sat. at 8:45 a.m. Call (415) 435-1122; St. Mary's Cathedra l, Gough and Geary St., SF, 1st Fri. after 8 a.m. Mass until Sat. at 8 p.m.; Holy Name of Jesus Church, 39th Ave. and Lawton St., SF, Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; St. Matthias Church, 1685 Cordilleras Rd., Redwood City, 1st Fri., 9 a.m. until Mass at 5:30 p.m.(650) 366-9544

Single, Divorced, Separated May 19: Once More With Love, a one-day workshop for those considering remarriage after the divorce or death of a spouse and for those entering marriage for the first time with someone who has been married before. Facilitators are Bobby CoyleHennessy and Larry Hennessy. Call Claudia Devaux at (415) 334-9088.

May 25-27: A Beginning Experience weekend at

Brunch in All Souls Cafeteria following 9 a.m. Mass.

Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, juice and more . Tickets $12/$5. Reservations required. Call (650) 952-8346.

May 11: St. Stephen Parish Men's Club 6th Annual Golf Tournament at Sharp Park Golf Course.

Call Greg Holl at (415) 661-0570.

Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park.

Designed to help widowed, divorced and separated persons and those who have sufered a significant loss make a new beginning in life. Call Lanier Reeves at (650) 375-8332 or Ward Miller at (415) 821-3390.

Catholic Adult Singles Assoc, of Marin meets for support and activ ities. Call Bob at (415) 8970639 for information.

Are you or someone you know separated, divorced, widowed? For information about additional ministries available to divorced and separated persons in the Archdiocese , call (415) 273-5521.

Mew Wings at St. Thomas More Church, 50 Thomas More Way, SF meets on 3rd Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Call Claudia Devaux at (415) 334-9088 or e-mail stmchurch@hotmail.com. Call Ron Landucci at (650) 583-6016 about upcoming social activities.

April 19: Susan Easton speaks on spirituality and health; April 21: Bowling in Pacifica; April 28: Potluck , 6:30 p.m.; May 4: Taize Prayer at Mercy Center, 8 p.m.; May 12: Boat trip and picnic at Angel island; May 17: Are you ready for (re) marriage with Bobbi and Larry Hennessey.

Consolation Ministry Our Lady of Angels, 1721 Hillside Dr. , Burlingame, 1st Mon. 7:30-9 p.m.; 1st Thurs., 9:30 -11 a.m. Call Sarah DiMare at (650) 697-7582; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, James St. between Fulton and Grand, Redwood City, Thurs . 6 - 7:30 p.m. Call (650) 366-3802; St. Andrew, 1571 Southgate Ave., Daly City, 3rd Mon. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Call Eleanor and Nick Fesunofl at (650) 878-9743; Good Shepherd, 901 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica. Call Sister Carol Fleitz at (650) 355-2593; St. Hilary, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon, 1st and 3rd Wed., 3 - 4:30 p.m. Call Sister Colette at (415) 435-7659; St. Gabriel, 2559 40th Ave., SF, 1st and 3rd Tues., 7 - 9 p.m. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882; St. Mary Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF, 2nd and 4th Wed., 2:30 4 p.m. Call Sister Esther at (415) 567-2020, ext.

218; St. Finn Barr, 415 Edna St., SF in English and Spanish, one Sat. per month. Call Carmen Solis at (415) 584-0823; St. Cecilia, 2555 17th Ave., SF, 2nd and 4th Tues., 2 - 4 p.m. Call (415) 664-8481.

Ministry for parents who have lost a child is available from Our Lady of Angels Parish, Burlingame. Call Ina Potter at (650) 347-6971 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579.

Vocations May 5 and 6: A day of reflection folowed by a day of ministry for single Catholic women, 18 - 50 years old. An opportunity to experience how the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael are preachers of God's Word within our Church and Society.

Dominican Sisters Center, 1520 Grand Ave., San Rafael. Questions or RSVP to Sister Carla Kovack , (415) 257-4939 or carlaop @juno.com.

Food & Fun April 19: Carnival 2001, an annual benefiting Rosalie House, a refuge for domestic violence. Cocktails at 11:30 lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Olympic Club, Tickets $40. Call Marie Mahoney at (415)

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April 21: Plant and Garden Sale at the Mt. Carmel Shop, 45 Lovell Ave., Mill Valley from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tomato plants will be featured along with garden books, supplies and other plants, flowers and vegetables. Call (415) 388-4332.

April 25: Tuscan Kitchen Garden from noon at St. Anthony 's Farm , a work of the St. Anthony Foundation, featuring chicke n ravioli, salad and strawberry zabaglione by Preferred Sonoma Caterers . Seating limited. Tickets $15. Event takes place at the farm, 11205 Valley Ford Rd., Petaluma.

Call Icy at (707) 539-1325 or Margarett at (707) 763-4225 for reservations.

April 27, 28, 29: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel annual Spring Festival, Grand Ave. and James St., Redwood City. Features "carnival rides, games , and an international food arcade. Fri. 3:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m.

- 9:30 p.m.; Sun. noon - 8 p.m. Call (650) 366-8817.

April 28, 29: Corpus Christi Parish Annual Spring Festival featuring food from around the world plus games and other fun activities. Sat. from 6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call (415) 585-2991.

April 28: Super Bingo at Most Holy Redeemer Parish, 100 Diamond St., SF. $25 ticket includes 12 cards tor 15 games plus 2 raffle tickets and snacks.

Come to parish's Ellard Hall at 7 p.m. Limited seating.

Call (415) 863-1581. Benefits MHR AIDS Support Group and parish St. Vincent de Paul conference .

Most 1st Fri.: Join the Marin Catholic Breakfast Club for prayer, dialogue and a meal beginning with 7 a.m. Mass at St. Sebastian Church, Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and Bon Air Rd., Greenbrae. Members $5/non-members $8. Call (415) 461-0704.

April 28: Golden Gate Gala, an annual dinner dance/auction benefiting Burlingame's Our Lady of Angels Parish, now in its 75th year, and its elementary school at the St. Francis Westin on Union Square. No-hosl cocktails at 6 p.m. with silent auction followed by dinner, live auction, and dancing to the Dave Martin House Party until midnight. Tickets to the black tie optional evening are $100 per person. Call (650) 697-5745.

May 1: All Hallows #182, Young Ladies Institute, 20th annual May Crowning and Living Rosary, 7:30 p.m., All Hallows Chapel, Newhall and Palou St., SF. Call Sue Elvander at (415) 584-1593.

May 6: All Souls Women 's Club Mother/Daughter

May 12: International Food Faire at St. Gabriel's Bedford Hall, 2550 41st Ave. between Ulloa and Vicente, SF from 6 - 9 p.m. Treats from Asia, Europe, Pacific Islands and Latin countries. Reservations required. Tickets $5. Call Janet at (415) 566-0314.

May 13: Mothers' Day Brunch benefiting Sisters of the Holy Family and restoration of the community 's Fremont motherhouse with sealings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont.

Tickets $35/ Youth $10. Limited seating. Food by Palmdale Estates Calering. Call (510) 624-4581.

May 21-22: Reno Fun Trip sponsored by St. Thomas More Church. Call Nancy at (415) 333-2798.

Reunions April 20: 50th Reunion Dinner for members of Notre Dame High School, San Francisco class of '51. A Mass and luncheon on April 21 are also part of the celebration. Classmates who have not been contacted about the get-together or who know of any who don't know about the reunion should call (650) 326-6620.

April 25-29: National Conference of Alumni of the Sacred Heart Schools network in this country and abroad. Many activities planned including time at Sacred Heart on Broadway in San Francisco and Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton. Call Janice Vela at (415) 929-7980.

June 9: Class of '51, Star of the Sea Academy will gather for luncheon at the Irish Cultural Center, 45th Ave. and Sloat Blvd., SF. Contact Lillian Harrington McKernan at (415) 892-5233 or frankm31@prodigy.net.

June 23: Class of '51, St. Agnes Elementary, SF. Seeking missing classmates to join the celebration to be held in the City. Call W. Urie Walsh at (415) 386-5847.

Class of '46, Presentation High School , SF is looking for classmates for an upcoming 50th reunion. Call Carolyn Bacigalupi at (415) 821-2541.

Alumni, former students, parents, grandparents of St. Finn Barr Elementa ry School, SF. The school is developing an alumni newsletter. Please call (415) 452-0177 and leave your name , address and phone number.

Perf ormance Admission tree unless otherwise noted.

April 25: Comedy Showcase, headlined by Meehan Brothers and featuring local comedy club regulars, benefiting USF's Gabriel Project , an ecumenical movement offering practical assistance to women and families facing crisis pregnancies. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets Gen. Adm. $3/Students $2. Call (415) 753-2799.

April 21 : Hear renowned organist Roger Fisher at St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10/$5 seniors, students AGO members. Program includes works by Mendelssohn and others. Call (415) 567-2020, ext. 213.

April 22: Thanks for the Ranks, a concert by wellknown local organists on the new instrument at SFs St. Stephen Church honoring those whose contributions made it possible. Selections will especially feature the 16 ranks of pipes sponsored by individuals and families. Fathers Bill Vaughan and Paul Perry are among the organists expected to perform. Begins at 3:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's on Eucalyptus Dr. adjoining Stonestown Galleria. Call (415) 682-2136.

April 19, 20 ,21, 22: Oklahoma at St. Pius Parish Fitzsimon Center, 1100 Woodside Rd., Redwood City. Curtain at 8 p.m. except April 22 at 1 p.m.

Tickets at door and in advance by calling Karen Elmore at (650) 361-1411.

April 13-29 (weekends): Original one-act plays by local playwrights and performers at Dominican University Meadowlands Assembly Hall, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. Curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fri./Sat, with Sat./Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $10/$8/$3.

Call (415) 457-4440.

April 26: Junior high students from St. Gabriel Elementary School with young professionals of the local opera community perform Mozart's The Magic Flute in Bedford Hall, 41st Ave. and Ulloa, SF at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets $7. Call (415) 566-0314.

May 4 ,5, 11, 12, 13: Bye, Bye Birdie, the Broadway and movie hit at Archbishop Riordan High School's Lindland Theatre, 175 Phelan Ave., across from City College of SF. Curtain at 8 p.m. except May 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets $10/$7. Special Alumni Champagne Reception befo re May 5 performance. Tickets $25. Call (415) 587-5866.

Sundays in April: Concerts at St. Mary Cathedral featuring various artists at 3:30 p.m. followed by sung Vespers at 4 p.m. Gough and Geary Blvd., SF. Call (415) 567-2020 ext. 213.

Sundays in April: Concerts at National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi featuring various artists at 4 p.m. following sung vespers at 3 p.m., Columbus and Vallejo , SF. Call (415) 983-0405.

Sundays in April: Concerts at St. Philip Church, Diamond and Elizabeth St., SF at 4 p.m. featuring various artists. Call (415) 225-6563.

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Cottrell's

Moving and Storage Exchange, Inc. SINCE 1905

USED FURNITURE BOUGHT AND SOLD 150 VALENCIA STREET (near Market)

5an Francisco, CA 94 104

(415) 431-1000

Can do interior & exterior painting,gardening, hauling, moving, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, complete all-purpose handyman.

(650) 757-1946

Plumbing • Fire Protection • Certified Backflow

Joiln Bianchi Rmnrhi Kumbha Phone: 415.468.1877 BHiumuing Fax: 415.468.1875

100 North Hill Drive, Unit 18 • Brisbane, CA 94005 Lie. No. 390254

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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin never known to fail.

Male seeking room, apartment, etc.

Will pay all/part rent.

(Handyman) (Driver)

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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, Queenof Heaven and earth.

I humbly beseech you from the bottomor 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 prayer 3 days. M.G.

Q PASTORAL ASSOCIATE CI Adult Beginners Children of all levels Yearly Recitals $50 mo. once a week lesson

650-869-5479

Our Lady of Angels School Burlingame

Is now hiring for 2001-2002 school year • First Grade (Part-Time) Team Teacher • Teacher Aides • Extended Care Please mail resume to: Principal 1328 Cabrillo Ave., Burlingame , CA 94010 or fax resume to (650) 343-5620

St. Raymond Church,

Menlo Park,

Calif. . 800

households,

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Mercy High School , San Francisco a Catholic , College Preparatory Secondary School for Young Women with a Student Body of 575 is looking for:

educated community. Background in liturgy and scripture required , good organizational

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people

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Responsibilities include coordinating

Position: Full-Time Religion Teacher

5 Little Rock Scripture Study groups, facilitating, and possible teaching as

Qualifications: Degree in Religious Studies Teaching experience and advanced theological studies a plus

well as coordinating of ministries and ministers. Assist in preparing for and coordinating liturgical celebrations.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience (medical, dental, and disability insurances; retirement program)

Assist Pastor in the pastoral formation of the parish. PT or FT depending on background and experience.

Please send resume to: Linda Ambrosini, Assistant Principal Mercy High School 3250-19th Avenue San Francisco, California 94132

Send cover letter, resume and references to: Fr. Pat Michaels, St. Raymond Church ,

Immaculate Heart of Mary School Now hiring for 200 1 -02 The following positions are available:

4-5 hours a day, Mon-Fri. Must have bookkeeping experience , A/R , A/P & computer knowledge.

Salary is negotiable.

Call Gail at 415-824-0500

•Vice Principal • Middle school teacher, Math & Science • Special Needs Teacher • First Grade Teacher Send resume to: Principal, IHM School 1000 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont, CA 94002 or fax at 650-593-4342

¦ St. Mary's Parish (1800 families) in Corvalis , Oregon is seeking a full time youth coordinator. Our youth ministry program integrates religious education with programed activities that evangelize youth to the Good Mews of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Qualifications: Practicing Roman Catholic, with a Master's in Religious Education or Religious Studies desirable.

Strong organizational and communications skills. Rapport with youth and adults required. Must be computer literate. Experience with the Teen Life Program preferable. Major responsibilities: Coordinate 6th—12th grade catechetical program; coordinate sacramental preparation for Confirmation; supervise and coordinate youth ministry volunteers . Salary: Competitive salary according to education and experience. Starting date: July 1, 2001. Application due by May 15. To apply contact Fr. John Henderson , 501 NW 25th Street, Corvalis , OR 97330.

Phone: 541-757-1988; Fax 541-757-2788; email jhenderson@smcatholic.com.

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Work FULL or PART time while your children are in school.

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

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Send your resume: Jeannie McCullough Stiles, RN Special Needs Nursing , Inc. 98 Main Street , #427 Tiburon, Ca 94920

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The Archdiocese of San Francisco is seeking an accountant pMf to support the Finance Office in a variety of duties including: El *&* accounting support to four high schools and maintaining the position database for deposit and loan account activity. This requires a BS in Accounting with a minimum of three years experience. Proficiency with American Fundware or other accounting software required along with solid computer skills (Win98/MS Word/Excel). Database experience a plus. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, well organized, flexible to a chang ing environment and have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Excellent benefits. Salary DOE. Fax cover letter and resume with salary history to: (415) 614-5536 or mail to: The Archdiocese of San Francisco One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 Attn: Katy Andrews

Phone: 415-334-0525 Fax: 415-334-9726

1100 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park , Calif. 94025

Capuchin Franciscan Order Burlingame

Business Manager

The Capuchin Franciscan Order is a religious community of priests and brothers whose ministry serves various locations in California , Oregon and northern Mexico based on die teachings of"St. Francis of"Assisi. We are seeking a person to lill our Business Manager position. The Business Manager has responsibility tor all of the financial and administrative attain, of the province , and works with the leadership and membership in planning and implementing financial decisions. A degree in business, finance or accounting or at least five years experience in a related field is required. Must be familiar with Quickbooks accounting software, Microsoft Word and EXCEL. The ability to appreciate and support die mission and philosophy of the Capuchin Franciscan community is essentia!. Ability to promote a spirit of harmony and cooperation desirable. Experience in non-profit or church sponsored institutions a plus. Both lav persons and reli gious are urged to apply. Starting date negotiable. Salary commensurate with experience. A more detailed job description is available. upon request. Mail , i\\\ or email resume to: Terri Delfino Capuchin Franciscan Order 1345 Cortcz Avenue, Buriingame, CA 94010 Fax: 650-342-5664 Email: oftncap@aol.com -

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This position , reporting to the Archbishop, will assume die leadership, adniinistrative oversi ght and regulation of die Archdiocese's 65 elementary and 14 secondary schools which provide Catholic faith formation and educational development for over 29,000 kindergarten through twelfth grade students. The new Superintendent will be a strategic thinker with die ability to create and communicate a vision to carry forward a vigorous Catholic school system in the new millenriium.

The successful candidate will: • Possess an MA. degree (Education Degree preferred) in School Administration with 5-8 years experience in school administration. Diocesan office experience preferred; • Show evidence of leadership at both parish and school levels and possess a clear understanding of the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church; must be a practicing Catholic in good standing; • Have excellent planning, organizational and communication skills (verbal and written); • Have excellent relational skills; able to work collaboratively and engender support for Catholic education; • Have an ability to work with multi-ethnic groups; • Have experience in the development and implementation of curricula with a strong emphasis on technology and special needs; • Proven experience in budget development and administration; and the development of an ongoing stewardship program for the Catholic schools; • Demonstrate the ability to administer a comprehensive personnel program , including staff supervision, evaluation and development.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application , a curriculum vitae and a list of fessional and personal references by April 30, 2001 to: ——

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Richard Phillip Fernandez Ciriaco I. Ferrer Frances Ferroni Bernard J. Gelinas George L. Giacomino Eufemio P. Abara Aylene G. Gildea Anthony A. "Tony" Affolter Annie Marie Gonzalez Jose Guadalupe Aguilar, Jr. Gerald A. Goodhue , M.D. Julianna R. Alejandro O'Neal Green Joaquin T Alvarez Pedro M. Alvarez Ermalinda (Emily) Gregori Dominic J. Guastavino Alejandro "Alex" Amezcua Emilia H. Gueco Agustin T. Argenal Santos Jonathan Arita-Torres Delfina G. Guevara Angel Aroche Charles J. Hallinan Margaret A. Bagnani Edward B. Hamilton John N. Baldanzi Mae J. Happoldt John J. Harrigan Mary Baldeschi Kano M. Barabab Kathryn V Hawkinson Pablo F. Bautista Julia Henrikson Maria L. Bernal Lawrence C. Hernandez Edgar Blagrove Daniel Hickey Sr. Mary Josepha Blake, P.B.VM. Mary Agnes Hider Cecilia E. Blissenbach Mable L. Impeartrice Richard F. Blut Arthur Jackson Lillian Ann Boitano Harry M. Johnson Leo Joseph Bonelli Darrell W. Jones Carrie L. Jones Paul J. Borg _ . . . ° .

T, , T , — Patricia A. Bntton John D. Kavanaugh Walter F. Brodie James Kearney Margaret Diana L. Burden _,. ° _J.T;Kelleher ,, - _, , r , T Margaret M. Butler Thomas F. Kennedy, Jr. Vittorio Calonico Clara F.»yrKoslofskus i nMuriel » ¦ I. Calvert i ^ i ^ Helena M. TKurek Edward Kwiecien Charles J. Carey, Jr. Richard J. Canoll James Langiel Adeline E. Carvalho Joseph L. Lavin Eleanor D. Cecchin Helen L. Lazzari . ,, - - , .

TS ^ T^ T Quinta M. Celona Mane K. Lemp Mary Lenardon Annette I. Cernescu Raymond G. Lencioni Carmen Chapman John Dylan Lenihan Margaret E. Chesarek Theresa M. Lertora Joseph C. Chetcuti Jean M. Lewin Flora M. Chiodo Antonio C. Lewis Robert D. Collins Josephine A. Linhares Andrew Contreras, Sr. Patricia Ann Lopez .

Josephine De Brincat Ernest J. De Martini Pauline M. Lucia Ferdinand H. Dittmann Mary A. Ludwig Milagros Dominguez Pacing E. Luna Mary S. (Mamie) Doran Estelle S. Machado Rosa Miriam Douhovnikoff Marilyn B. Mader Patrick L. Dreyfus Conchita M. Mangaccat Manuel Duran Pia K. Manio Aileen S. Eagen Jeanette F. Martinez Anna K. Falasco Genevieve Kathryn McGinty TT

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Eroll S. Taylor Margaret LePage Terbieten Rose Chin Pao Shih Tom Rose Tuohy Virginia M. Turek Ana Valle Isabel Vargas Laszlo Vass Teresa R. Vega John J. Viera Dominador B. Villanueva Trinidad J. Villaruz Thurston J. Wayner Thelma M. Williams Gina J. Wright Enio Marie Zinns Enid Marie Zinns

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HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CEMETERY, COLMA 1st Saturday Mass - May 5th, 2001 - 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Paul Perry, Celebrant - St. Sebastian Parish All Saints Mausoleum Chapel — 11:00 a.m.

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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 415479-9020