May 11, 2001

Still making history Pop e John Vaulll reaches across centuries of division

By John Thavis Catholic News Service

DAMASCUS, Syria (CNS) — On a pilgrimage highlighted by bold ecumenical and interreligious gestures, Pope John Paul II reached across centuries of division to Orthodox Christians in Greece and Muslims in Syria.

In Greece May 4-5, the pope issued a dramatic apology for past treatment of the Orthodox and said it was time to "heal the wounds" that have divided Eastern and Western churches for nearly 1,000 years.

Vatican and Orthodox officials called the visit an ecumenical breakthrou gh.

In Syria May 6, he became the first pope in history to enter a mosque, where he was warmly greeted by his Muslim hosts. He said Christianity and Islam should forever put aside conflict and ask forgiveness for past offenses .

The pope was tracing the footsteps of St. Paul , and he encouraged the minority Catholic communities in Greece and Syria to follow the Apostle 's example in combining evangelization and dialogue. He said St. Paul had approached the ancient peoples of the region on their own cultural terms 2 ,000 years ago, launching the church's universal mission.

Oi The pope, who turns 81 later in May, appeared ~i tired as he labored through receptions and liturgies a. s during the first three days of his May 4-9 pilgrimage , eO which also was to take him to Malta , the site of St. H 1 o Paul's shipwreck on his way to martyrdom in Rome.

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b y Tom Burke Italian Catholic Federation members from around the A better late than never hats off to Christian Brother Archdiocese gathered for the annual Archbishop 's 's Gene Coleman Award winner for Harry Morgan, last year Mass at Our Lady of Angels Parish , Burlingame on and dedicated commitment to the "significant contributions his April 23 with Auxiliary Bishop John Wester presiding. prevention and treatment of alcohol abuse and alcoholism."

In addition to "a large spiritual bouquet " for The recognition is made annually by SF's City-Wide Archbishop William J. Levada , who could not attend, Alcoholism Advisory Board....A toss of the floss for St. Stephen Elementary 5th grader, Erica Faliano, whose poster the group donated a $9000 seminary burse. Thanks for on good dental hygiene took first place in an SF Dental Society the info to ICF member Virginia Fuentes of San Mateo 's St. Matthew Parish. From left: Capuchin Father Gerald contest among a field of 3,400 entries. Erica 's folks, Barron, pastor, Our Lady of Angels; David Novi, Elizabeth, a Star of the Sea Elementary and Academy alum, San Mateo County ICF president; Cecilia Tommei, and Matthew, a St. Stephen's and Riordan grad, are "very county district deputy; Bishop Wester; Robert proud of her." Look for the poster in SF Muni vehicles and Tomasello, OLA; Barbara Borra , St. Charles , local libraries in August. The prize of a weekend Marriott stay San Carlos; Tom Pollicita , Holy Angels , Colma. will be enjoyed by the whole family including Erica's siblings, St. Stephen's 7th grader, Patrick, 2nd grader Sean and not-inschool-yet, Micaela....Prayers please for Deacon Gary West 1950-54, and his wife Virginia now live in Martinez. William of St. Stephen's who is recovering from a recent heart attack, Henneberry, football and swimming coach Sacred Heart High and for his wife, Julie, who is by his side. . ..Verse is the play- School 1954-84, lives in San Bruno with his wife ing Geld for All Souls Elementary 6th grader, Melody Marie Jeanie....Legion of Mary Juniors were out in force at the Pagan, who took second place in a South San Francisco Religious Education Institute in February. Representing the Public Library poetry contest with her ode, "It's lust a group were Guina Tablante, Rose, Rosemarie and Joel Game." Thanks to Community Services Librarian, Mary Budino, Mater Dolorosa Parish; Violeta Carabeo, Julie Torres, "a native San Franciscan and product of Catholic Tabajonda, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish; Helen schools," for the good news and her compliments about this Pyle, Lou Pineta, St. Augustine Parish. Thanks to member column. Also at All Souls, a Bunsen Burner bing, bang, boom Barbara Anderson for the update... .Retired Father Bill Duggan, long of our for John Franco, Chris Archdiocesan Canon Law Rosales, Monique Gonzalez, Department, is back at work Rob Bartoli, Michael sharing his expertise with the Sandoval, Rebecca Weese, Diocese of Santa Rosa and its Danica Espanola, Samantha new Bishop Daniel Walsh, Michelle Bautista, whom we are also proud to Calderoni, who went on from claim as our own. An all hats the school science fair to the off for Father Duggan 's sister, larger county competition.

Holy Names Sister Claire Science teacher is Darlene Duggan, who died April 30 at Schwarz....Let's Experiment age 81. Sister Claire, a reliDay was a hit at Saint gious for 58 years, is a former Amanda the boa constrictor recently visited Noe Anthony Immaculate Conception Elementary Valley 's St. Paul Elementary School. Holding the 13 foot Provincial Superior of her community.... Among the where all the students helped long but not fully grown reptile are , from left, Randy people making you feel at make science happen.

Casanas , Fabio Obaldia , Mark Flanagan , Michael Participants included Restilyn McDonagh , Steven Montano, Jeremy Marks , Idabelle home at Pac Bell Park baseAngeles, Christan Dilla, Luis Cunningham, Samantha Cardenas , Vanessa Gonzalez, ball games are Gerry DeRyan of St. Gabriel Parish and Salinas, Mike Misa, Rachel Rosette Rael. Also part of the endangered species Malig, Edgar Rodriquez, exhibit were a crocodile and other animals. Principal is Bruno Andreatta , Mary Joyce and Jack Currin of St. Christina Mesta....

Sister Ann Cronin, a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Paul Parish. You'll also find Compasses raised for Our Virgin Mary. Pastor is Father Mario Farana.

Lady ot Mercy 8th grader, Gerry checking people in at Ace Favorite, who was recently among the top finishers in a 49er games at Candlestick but lack, takes the football season National Geographic Geography Bee. OLM social studies off to enjoy the games from his season ticket seat with fellow teacher is Michael Pyun. Principal is Arlene Fife. Pastor is season ticket holder and St. Paul pastor, Father Mario Father Bill Brown Mater Dolorosa first graders put up Farana. St. Paul parishioner, Steve Revetria helps keep things kites recently. Pilots of the airborne creations included students moving in the Giants front office....Found solace about my Aaron Plantz, Christina Martinez, Nicole Camacho, turning 50 this summer in the counsel of Immaculate Heart Timothy Law, Nicholas Pulido, teacher John Chapman and of Mary, Belmont parishioner, Joe Stinson, who said "at 50 dad, Edward Ruggiero....Batting and football helmets off all your quirks become okay. You begin to care less abou t some for Catholic athletes who will be inducted into the SF Prep things and nobod y expects you to ," I also understand that the Hall of Fame on May 16. Roger Ferrari, baseball, St. half-century mark is when I can finall y admit that 1 always Ignatius College Preparatory 1951-55, now makes his home found prunes to be tasty. loe told me with a laugh about the in Daly City with his wife Yanna. Ronald Gaggero, baseball time he and his wife, Christine, knew age was creeping up Sacred Heart High School, 1950-53, lives with his wife when at breakfast in Las Vegas both thought ordering the Jackie in the City. Ray Paxton, baseball and basketball, SI stewed version of the getting-old fruit "was a good idea. "...

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Holy Names Sister Claire Duggan dies; former provincial Hol y Names Sister Claire Duggan , a former principal at San Francisco 's St. Cecilia Elementary School , and Provincial of her community, died at the Convent of the Holy Names in Los Gatos on April 30.

Sister Claire was 81 years old and had been a religious for 58 years. Fathers Eugene, William , and Paul Duggan , all retired priests of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, are Sister Claire's younger brothers. Three older brothers are deceased.

Sister Claire had completed three years at University of California , Berkeley when she entered the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, later completing her undergraduate degree at the community 's Holy Names College in Oakland, and subsequently earning a graduate degree in Library Science.

In addition to her service at St. Cecilia, Sister Claire taught at schools in the Archdiocese including St. Anselm , Ross, and the now-closed St. Joseph in San Francisco. In more recent years, she engaged in retreat and parish ministries and literacy and religious education for adults.

In a statement announcing her death , the Sisters of the Holy Names said , "Whatever her ministry or responsibility, Sister Claire's service was marked by wisdom, humor and great faith . She was evenhanded , thoughtful , forthri ght , and trul y cared about everyone she taught or worked with."

In addition to her brothers , Sister Claire is survived by a sister-in-law, Grace Duggan and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was celebrated at the Convent of the Holy Names on May 3 with interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward on May 4. A memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church on May 6.

Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Names, P.O. Box 907, Los Gatos , CA 95031-0907.

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All the witnesses opposed human reproductive cloning — understood as cloning with the intent of implanting the resulting embryo in a womb in order to produce a cloned child. Two scientist , however, supported and only one opposed "therapeutic " cloning of human embryos — understood as cloning embryos with the intent that the resulting cells would be used as tissue to treat disease or damaged tissue in another human being.

Doerflinger challenged the term "therapeutic cloning " as a "politicall y motivated " euphemism. "Such experiments are reall y nontherapeutic research because they harm the research subject solely for the benefit of others," he said.

Unborn Victims of Violence Act passes House by wide margin

WASHINGTON — A spokeswoman for the U.S. bishops applauded the April 26 vole by (he House of Representatives to approve the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. The act, which passed on a 252-172 vote, sti pulates that an individual who commits a violent federal crime that also injures or kills an unborn child will be charged with a separate offense.

Cathleen Cleaver, director of p lanning and information for the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishop s, said the vote "sends a powerfu l message... .When a violent assault is committed against a pregnant woman and her bab y, under federal law, jud gment and punishment will be meted out for violent acts against two victims , not one ."

The legislation, sponsored b y Rep. Lindsey Graham , RS.C., would apply only to crimes committed under federal or U.S. military jurisdiction. Eleven slates have laws recognizing the unborn as victims of violence, while 13 others recognize them as potential victims during part of their prenatal development .

Prior to passage of the bill, House members voted 229 to 196 against a measure sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., that would have stiffened penalties for assaulting a pregnant woman but would not have made harming her unborn child a separate crime.

During the House debate, supporters of the bill put a poster on display of a Wisconsin woman, Tracy Marciniak, who was holding the body of her baby who was killed in her womb during assault by her husband days before she was to deliver. The husband was charged only for injuries to his wife. Now Wisconsin laws treat violent crimes against pregnant women as crimes against two people.

Pope , Cardinals Keeler, Mahony oppose execution of McVeig h

WASHINGTON — Two U.S. cardinals have joined Pope John Paul II in protesting the scheduled May 16 execution of Timothy McVeigh, man who killed 168 people in the bombing of fiie Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995.

"As pastors, we strongly believe that the use of the death penalty diminishes us as human beings," Los Angeles Cardinal Roger M. Mahony and Baltimore Cardinal William H. Keeler said in a joint statement. "We recall the words of the poet who explained that 'no man is an island , entire of itself ,' and that therefore 'any man 's death diminishes me, because I am involved in all mankind.' How much more so are we diminished when a man is killed on our behalf."

"With Timothy McVeigh's execution we add to our culture of death ," they said. "The Holy Father has urged all peop le of good will to replace this culture with a culture of life.

But a culture of life rests on the foundational principle that we are all created in God' s image. We are called to uphold the life and dignity of every human being at all times, including the lives of those justly convicted of horrible crimes."

The cardinals ' statement followed a letter from Pope John Paul II sent in late Ap ril to President Bush , urging him to commute McVeig h's death sentence to life imprisonment. A White House spokeswoman acknowledged the pope 's appeal for clemency. She said that Bush "has great respect for (he pope and this is a tragic situation," but that the president also lias compassion "for the 168 victims of the Oklahoma City bombing and their families."

Patrons save f our N.Y. Catholic schools facin g p ossible closure

NEW YORK — The Archdiocese of New York announced May 1 that three of six elementary schools facing possible closure had found patrons and worked out business plans to enable them to remain open.

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MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Church leaders called for preservation of democracy and peace after supporters of jailed former President Joseph Estrada clashed with government forces.

Some 100,000 pro-Estrada demonstrators who set out from a Marian shrine in Quezon City May 1 for the presidential pal ace six miles away were dispersed with warning shots, water cannons and tear gas.

Groups that led the "Estrada resign " movement then went to the Mary Queen of Peace shrine that the demonstrators vacated , reported UCA News , an Asian church news agency. Tens of thousands of Estrada supporters had been rallying outside the shrine since the former president 's arrest April 25 on a charge of economic plunder, a capital crime for which bail is not allowed.

During a Mass at the shrine May 1, Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila criticized its "desecration " during the week of rallies , "We are appalled , but we do not want to retaliate., ' he said , adding that, contrary to claims by Estrada supporters, the uprising that deposed Estrada in January did not oppose the poor.

High School in Hurley, N.Y., have worked out a plan to keep it operating as a private Catholic school.

Coleman High is receiving a subsidy from the archdiocese of $800,000 this year, and the six elementary schools are getting $950,000, Joseph Zwilling, communications officer for the archdiocese, said. The three elementary schools continuing in operation would receive subsidies totaling less than $70,000 and the high school would receive none.

Bishops ' official supports bill outlawing human cloning

WASHINGTON—An official of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops backed a federal bill to prohibit all human embryo cloning. "Human cloning shows disrespect for life in the very act of generating it," Richard Doerflinger, associate director for policy development of the NCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, told a Senate hearing May 2.

"In reality, a cloned human being should be treated as a human person with fundamental ri ghts ," he said. "Cloning is not wrong because cloned humans lack human dignity — it is wrong because they have human dignity but are brought into the world in a way that fails to respect that dignity."

The proposed Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001 would make it a federal crime to clone or attempt to clone a human embryo by removing the nucleus of an egg and inj ecting a human somatic stem-cell nucleus into the egg. It would not ban forms of cell or DNA cloning that do not result in formation of an embryo.

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NEW DELHI — A Vatican document that re-emphasized Christ as savior for all promotes "free theological inquiry," rather than discourages it , said a statement by the Indian bishops ' conference. The document has sparked conuxwersy in India, where some view it as a threat to interreligious dialogue.

The Catholic Bishops ' Conference of India released for its members a summary of the Vatican document , "Dominus Iesus," explaining the document 's treatment of interreligious dialogue, ecumenism and theological research, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand.

Several bishops said the Indian document was aimed at averting a split in the Indian hierarchy on "Dominus Iesus ' .'

Archbishop Vincent Concessao of Delhi, vice president of the Indian bishops ' conference , told UCA News the conference believed the Vatican document "has to be toned down. " The conference is advising bishops to use the conference summary "as they think fit without diluting faith," said the archbishop . The document observes that "Dominu s Iesus" aims to protect specific aspects of doctrine against erroneous views and is "not an exhaustive treatment " of the issues.

Puerto Rican lay leader's beatification moved quickly

VATICAN CITY — The beatification process for Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, a 20th-century Puerto Rican layman, was one of the shortest in church history, in part because of a "fast-track" policy favoring modern lay candidates , said a Vatican sainthood official . Pope John Paul II beatified "Charlie, " as he is popularl y known, at an April 29 Vatican ceremony, less than nine years after the Vatican approved the start of his process.

The pope has asked sainthood officials to give precedence to the causes of modern men and women, especiall y lay people, to offer contemporary believers engaging models of holiness, Archbishop Edward Nowak, secretary of the Congregation for Sainthood Causes, said May 2.

Blessed Carlos ' process was even shorter than some widely known for their brevity, like that of Blessed Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer, founder of the personal prelature of Opus Dei. The Spaniard was beatified in 1992, 11 years after his cause was introduced.

Augustinian Father Romualdo Rodrigo, official Vatican advocate for the cause of Blessed Carlos said the prelate 's cause was relativel y easy to complete in a short time because he "had a very simple, linear life." Blessed Carlos, who died in 1963 at age 44, reinvigorated campus ministry for Catholic students at the state-run University of Puerto Rico and championed lay people 's participation in the church's liturgical life in the years prior to the Second Vatican Council.

Pope meets Iraqi ambassador, again calls fo r end to embargo

VATICANCITY — Meeting Iraq 's new ambassador to the Vatican, Pope John Paul II repeated his call for lifting the international embargo against the Middle Eastern nation.

"Innocent people should not be made to pay the consequences of a destructive war whose effects are still being felt by those who are weakest and most vulnerable," the pope said Ap ril 28.

The sanctions were imposed after the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and maintained after the 1991 Gulf War, despite the claims of human rights organizations and the Vatican that the sanctions are hurting onl y Iraq i' s poor, not its leaders.

Pope John Paul told Abdul-Amir al-Anbari, the new ambassador , that while Catholics form less than 2 percent of the Iraqi population , they want to work with their Muslim neighbors for unity and harmony. The pope urged Iraqi Christians and Muslims to increase their dialogue with each other, which will help them "to respect one another, to rise above all discrimination and to serve the common good in a spirit of brotherhood and understanding."

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By John Thavis Catholic News Service ATHENS, Greece (CNS) — At the end of Pope John Paul IPs first busy day in Athens , Orthodox and Vatican officials called the pupal visit an ecumenical breakthroug h.

"Two months ago this tri p was impossible. A monthand-a-half ago it was still impractical . But today the pope and (Orthodox) Archbishop Christodoulo s si gned a common declaration in Athens ," a beaming Joaquin Navarro-Vails , Vatican spokesman , said May 4.

"Part of the reason is certainl y the pope ' s tenacity.

Once again , we ' ve seen that the pope does not just allow history to happen , he directs it ," the spokesman said.

After the pope delivered a strong ly worded apology for historical wrongs done to Orthodox Christians , the Orthodox leaders of Greece were beaming, too.

"This was a very, very positive thing for the Orthodox Church. It 's something we ' ve been awaiting for 950 years. I think it breaks the ice," said Father Thomas Synodinos , chancellor of the Orthodox Archdiocese of Athens.

He predicted that even those Greek Orthodox who were against the tri p "will now have a different picture " of the pope and the Catholic Church.

Seated on a rocky promontory below the Acropolis , where the pope and Archbishop Christodoulos honored the site where St. Paul first preached on European soil , Vatican and Orthodox representatives were all smiles.

Unlike previous days , few if any protests were reported during the pope ' s first day in Greece — a relief for the Greek government.

"It ' s quite a historic day. After hundreds of years , we have a papal visit ," said Greek Foreign Minister Jorgos Papandreou. He said the dwindling interest in anti-pope demonstrations showed that most Greeks supported the visit and were read y to create a "multi-reli gious , multiethnic state. " "The battles of the past , whether they are Crusades or ecclesiastical schisms, are in our history books , but

we are way beyond that now," Papandreou said.

The Vatican was pleased at Greece ' s last-minute decision to televise nearl y all the papal even ts . It was deli ghted that Greek political leaders decided to turn up for the brief memorial encounter below the Acropolis .

After the pope and Archbishop Christodoulos listened to the New Testament account of St. Paul' s missionary visit to Athens , pausing to venerate an icon of the Apostle , aides read aloud the common declaration on Europe ' s Christian roots and its future of political unity.

It condemned all "recourse to violence , prosel ytism and fanaticism in the name of religion ," asked for social justice in the spirit of St. Paul' s preaching, and rejected any denial of the continent 's "spiritual legacy."

La(e in the evening, Archbishop Christodoulos paid a visit to the pope at the Vatican nunciature , capp ing an unprecedented day of togetherness. They posed for photograp hs , both smiling broadl y.

Then the pope suggested they pray the Our Father together , and they both recited the prayer — another small but significant breakthroug h. The Orthodox in Greece do not normally allow joint prayer with Catholics.

"That was unexpected ," said Cardinal Walter Kasper , the Vatican 's chief ecumenist , who called the papal visit a success.

"It was a very important first step. Now we can go forward , and the important thing is that (the Orthodox) are willing to go forward ," he said.

Cardinal Kasper said it may also prove important that Archbishop Christodoulos left for Moscow the day after his meeting with the pope , for talks with Russian Orthodox Patriarc h Alexei II. Vatican officials stressed that the pope was not try ing to use Greece to open the door to Moscow, but appeare d intri gued by the possibility that Patriarch Alexei might soften his opposition to a meeting.

Patriarch Alexei also has comp lained about a planned papal visit to Ukraine in June , and Vatican sources said it was hoped thai (he patriarch ' s meeting with Archbishop Christodoulos might temper that criticism.

Pope John Paul II retraces St. Paul's steps DAMASCUS , Syri a (CNS) — Even with a heavy schedule of ecumenical encounters , Pope John Paul II found time to visit sites in Damascus where St. Paul held his first meetings with the Christian community 2 ,000 years ago.

On May 7, the pope stopped briefl y at a memorial in the old part of the city, where a grotto marks the traditional spot where the Bible says Paul experienced his conversion , falling off his horse as he was blinded by a divine li ght.

Nearby was the house of Ananias , where Paul took refuge with the local Christian community and confirmed his missionary calling.

The pontiff also prayed at the churc h of St. Paul's on the Walls , built on the spot from which the apostle was lowered in a basket fro m the walls of the city to escape local authorities .

In the evening, the pope met with young people in the crowded Greek Catholic cathedral , inviting them to turn to the faith when they want to strengthen what St. Paul called the "inner self. " The pope said an intimate relationship with God was the key to avoiding a superficial life. Their "center of gravity " should be in God , he said.

Like other events in old Damascus , this one was

Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Archbishop Anthony has written a public letter in appreciation of the comments by Pope John Paul 11 on his visit to Greece.

His letter welcomes "the statement of Pope John Paul II begging the forgiveness of God for sins 'past and present... by actions and omissions ' committed by members of the Roman Catholic Church against Orthodox Christians".

Metropolitan Anthony is the presiding Hierarch of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of San Francisco, which includes territory in Alaska, Arizona, California , Hawaii , Nevada , Oregon and Washington States.

Archbishop Anthon y said that the Pope 's "unprecedented expression of regret and acceptance of culpability . . . constitutes a decisive advance" in the relationship between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.

The Archbishop also condemned the "negative characterizations and stereotypes of the Pope promulgated by certain extremist elements within the Orthodox Church".

Archbishop Christodoulos of Athens offered a warm welcome and applauded the Pope 's remarks, during his visit to Greece.

Metropolitan Anthony said he hopes that nothing will overshadow "the genuine and lasting rapport engendered by the Pope 's historic statement. "

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M Continued from cover very pleased ," Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Vails said at mid-trip.

The pope arrived in Greece with little fanfare and a pilgrim 's humble demeanor, He made his biggest ecumenical impact with a unilateral apology on behalf of Catholics , delivered in front of the head of the Orthodox Church in Greece, Archbishop Christodoulos of Athens.

"For the occasions past and present, when sons and dau ghters of the Catholic Church have sinned by action or omission against their Orthodox brothers and sisters, may the Lord grant us the forgiveness we beg of him," the pope said.

Among the especiall y painfu l memories for the Orthodox , he said , was the "disastrous " sacking of Constantinop le by Western Crusaders in 1 204.

Constantinop le, today the city of Istanbul in Turkey, was the center of the Eastern church in Greece at the time.

"It is tragic that the assailants, who had set out to secure free access for Christians to the Holy Land, turned against their own brothers in the faith. The fact that they were Latin Christians fills Catholics with deep regret," he said.

The pope followed his strong "mea culpa" statement with a call to turn the page, saying the time had come for Christians to put aside rancor over past injustices and "walk together."

At the end of the day, Archbishop Christodoulos prayed the Our Father with the pope and called his visit the start of "a new era" between the churches. The archbishop flew to Moscow the next day for talks with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexei II, a coincidence Vatican officials found promising.

The pope visited the Areopagus , the Athens hillside where St. Paul first preached to the Greeks, and venerated

an icon of the apostle. He called Paul a model for the church and a special inspiration to his own papacy.

Throughout his stay, he lauded Greek culture and encouraged the country 's new role as a member of the European Community. He met with Greek President Konstantinos Stephanopoulos and other ministers, who said they were pleased that anti-pope demonstrations earlier in the week had run out of steam by the time the pope arrived.

Before leaving for Syria, the pope celebrated a low-key Mass with 18,000 Catholics in an Athens basketball arena, on a small altar placed on one end of the court. The simple litu rgy seemed designed lo assure Greeks thai the pope 's visit had no triump hal aims.

The visit to the Umayyad Great Mosque in Damascus marked a milestone in Christian-Muslim relations, and in a talk to Muslims the pope urged others to take note of the historic event.

"It is my ardent hope that Muslim and Christian religious leaders and teachers will present our two great religious communities as communities in respectful dialogue , never more as communities in conflict ," he said.

"It is crucial for the young to be taug ht the ways of respect and understanding, so that they will not be led to misuse religion itself to promote or justify hatred or violence ," he said.

The pop e, who greeted the Muslim leaders with the Arabic expression , "As-salamu alaikum" ("Peace be with you"), received long applause and a warm reception from dozens of imams and other Islamic leaders gathered in a courtyard of the eighth-century complex.

After removing his shoes and donning a pair of white slippers , he walked down a long aisle of the mosque 's prayer hall, pausing occasionally for an explanation from his Muslim guide. Then he stopped silently for a minute before a memorial shrine to St. John the Baptist , held by local tradition to be the place where the saint's head is buried.

Sy ria greeted the pope warmly. He received his first enthusiastic welcome of the trip at an Orthodox cathedral in downtown Damascus May 5. Tens of thousands of cheering Christians — Catholics and Orthodox — lined the streets of the old city and the courtyard of the church, tossing flower petal s as he rode in his popemobile with Greek Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV. After listening to a chanted prayer, the pope gave a speech in which he recalled the flowering of the faith in Syria during the early centuries of the church.

He said he was p leased at the generally excellent relations between Syrian Catholic and Orthodox churches today, but urged them to do more in terms of cooperation.

A prime examp le in which the Middle Eastern churches should show leadership, he said, is reaching agreement on a common date for the celebration of Easter.

The pontiff paid a visit to the Syrian Orthodox cathedral the next day, meeting with clergy and laity from all nine of the Catholic and Orthodox church communities in Syria. This time he shared his popemobile with the Syrian Orthodox patriarch. .At a three-hour-long Mass in a Damascus sports stadium May 6, the pope told a congregation of about 25,000 Syrians that Christians , Muslims and Jews were called to work together for regional peace.

He asked them to remember that "Christian identity is not defined by opposition to others but by the ability to go out of oneself toward one 's brothers and sisters. " The pope 's message of interreligious and political reconciliation contrasted with a strident arrival speech delivered by President Bashar Assad. He assailed Israel — though not by name — for its policies in occupied Palestinian territories and suggested Israel was acting with "the same mentality of betraying Jesus Christ and torturing him."

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By Sharon Abercrombie "Momma" Yosepha Alomang and Oscar Olivera live half way across the p lanet from one another - she in Indonesia and he in Bolivia— but they share much in common: their Catholicism , their environmental activism and their continued bravery in the face of suffering .

The two were honored in San Francisco last month by the Goldman Foundation, an environmental philanthropic group based here , with $125,000 awards each. Since 1990, the Goldman Award, known as "the green Nobel ,'1 has gone each year to environmentalists from around the world .

In 1994, Yosepha Alomang, 49, a tribal elder, was tortured by the Indonesian military for organizing the Amungme, her indigenous tribal people in West Papua against Freeport McMoRan , largest gold mining company in the world.

The Amungme people hav e struggled since the 1960' s with the New Orleans-based multinational firm in an effort to save their sacred mountain and river from ecological ruin. For 30,000 years, the indigenous peoples of West Papua have lived a sustainable existence with the land, yet only three-plus decades of mining destroyed the rainforest, polluted the river, displaced communities and disrupted cultures.

According to the Goldman Foundation , Freeport entered the area, mining without the permission of locals, many of whom were dispossessed of their lands and forcibl y resettled .

Yosepha Ms. Alomang not only led peaceful demonstrations in the mining town of Timika but she recently created HAMAK, (Human Rights Against Violence), a women 's group dedicated to projects related to human rights, environmentalism, traditional

culture and collective action .

During the awards press conference in San Francisco April 23, Oscar Olivera phoned from a hiding place in Bolivia and said police were try ing to arrest him. He reported that hundreds of troops were throwing tear and vomit gasses into the crowd of 30,000 protestors .

Mr. Olivera said he had rallied the people this year to let the country 's leaders know Ihey would not accept attempts to reprivatize the area 's water system. "By say ing these things, I am being called a traitor. But is it a treasonous act to say that children should not starve to death?" he asked.

One year- ago, Mr. Olivera organized successful mass protests against the World Bank and the city of Cochabamba for privatizing the city 's water supp ly. The government move had caused water bills lo soar 300 perc ent, meaning thousands of poor people couldn 't afford this most basic necessity of life.

Public outrage forced the government to cancel the city 's privatization contract with Bechtel Corp. of San Francisco. Mr. Olivera was forced into hiding, but shortly after emerged to lead negotiations with the government. In April, 2000, the government cancelled the privatization contract. Water was returned lo local control.

Since then Mr. Olivera has continued to work to develop a water system that does not rely on transnational corporations. This past Holy Week, he organized a protest march to La Paz, the capital , to make sure that "water privatization wasn ' t trying to sneak in again by way of the back Alomang door. " Gabriel Herbas, an environmentalist accepted the Goodman award on behalf of Mr Olivera , who did not attend the awards ceremony fearing he would be barred from reentering Bolivia.

Ms. Alomang was accompanied to the director for Dominican seminarians in Bolivia , press conference by Father Nato Gobay, her and director of several orphanages in parish priest. As a member of Three Kings, Cochabamba, said that candleli ght vigils are held each evening in front of Father Gobay s parish , the the governor 's office "to give 49-year old mother of six the message that people are childre n, galvanized many watching what the governparishioners to join the ment does and pray ing for a struggle against Freeport nonviolent response. " mining operations. In In an e-mail communica1994, Ms. Alomang 's outtion , Father Spahn said that he spokenness got her thrown and other Dominicans have into jail, where she was been involved in praying for a confined for a week to a just solution to the problems room filled with human and an end to violence. "In waste . She was kept in last April's water wars, severpolice custody for a total of al of us marched with our six weeks.

Oscar Olivera "I was not afraid neighbors to protest the unjust because I was fighting for the truth and policies being promulgated by the governdefending the rights of my people," the tiny ment. " Although Father Spahn does not know Mr. woman said. "I told the soldiers, if you kill me it is the will of God. If you don 't kill me, it is Olivera personally, he said he was "glad Oscar the will of God, too. " is receiving international recognition. He Many other tribal peoples, including mem- worked hard to resolve the water conflict, bers of local churches, were also taken into though it 's not over yet." Father Spahn said custody and mistreated, or killed. They had that the Bolivian bishops ' conference is meetincurred the wrath of the military, not onl y for ing now and is expected to issue a statement their environmental activism, but because they condemning both extremes in the conflict and had also declared their independence from asking for a just solution to the problem.

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Archbishop Tito Solari of Cochabamba and In recent years, due to her activism - T other Catholic bishops are often asked to negomake war with words,' she said - Freeport tiate between the government and the workers, CEO Jim Moffett, agreed to meet with indige- said the Dominican. nous leaders and has donated millions of dolRichard Goldman and his late wife, Rhoda, lars for development projects . Ms. Alomang, established the environmental awards to rechowever, maintains that the money has gone to ognize grassroots activists and to encourage corrupt tribal leaders and to the military. And them in their efforts to preserve and protect just as serious , Freeport has not changed its endangered ecosystems and species; combat mining practices , she said. Ms Alomang vows destructive development projects; promote to keep pressuring Mr. Moffett until he does. sustainability, influence environmental poliDominican Father Jim Spahn , formation cies and strive for environmental justice.

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Belmon t school will become No tre Dame de Namur Univers ity The College of Notre Dame in Belmont inaugurated its 17th President , John B. Oblak , March 30, following a week of activities, from an Inauguration Mass celebrated b y Bishop John C. Wester, to a series of lectures , exhibits and a Day of Community Service, "1 have nothing but praise for the new president ," said Bishop Wester. "I believe he will do well and be very attentive to the students and serve their needs."

Dr. Oblak , who became CND's president last Jul y 1, is a former vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life at Ithaca College in Upper New York State. He also was a faculty member and administrator at the University of Kansas and Indiana State University.

In assessing his first year, Dr. Oblak, said his "work with faculty, staff, students and the Board of Trustees was able to produce a new structure of the college with four schools , School of Arts and Humanities; School of Sciences; School of Business and Management; and School of Education and Leadership."

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Above, f irst row rig ht, Father Efrem with brothei' Franciscansjust before he left for China.

Right, FatherEfrem with his sister Dolores before his ordination almost 60 yea rsago.

By Evelyn Zappia JLn the last 80 years, Franciscan Friar Father Efrem Trettel has produced a life of great accomplishments. Born in Italy, during one of the unkindest times in histoiy, he endured the harsh aftermath of World War I. Then ministered to his Italian people as they struggled with hunger during World War II. He also served the people of Communist China, until he was exiled from the country. And finall y, he came to San Francisco where he created a successful communications ministry with Catholic radio and television producti ons for the last 47 years.

He speaks Greek, German, Latin, Italian, Chinese, Spanish and English. He plays the piano, organ, accordion, violin and trumpet. He composes music, writes poetry and books, is a photographer, an artist (oil medium), and produces two television and four radio shows. Yet it gets more astounding - the majority of Father Efrem 's achievements are "self-taught. " Where most of his friends describe him as "brilliant , " he shrugs the compliment by saying, "I am a common person.

Anyone can do anything - as long as there is the desire."

On May 17, 1921, Efrem was born to Maria and Andrea Trettel in Predazzo , a town in Italy, near the Austrian border. Although World War I ended in 1918, the Trettel family, like so many Italian families, were suffering from its effects — the greatest being hunger.

By the time Efrem turned 12-years-old, it became more difficult for Maria and Andrea to provide for their four sons and two daughters,so they sent Efrem to the nearby town of Trento to live in die mission of die Franciscan Friars where he joined some 80 Italians boys to be housed , fed and educated.

"It was a great relief for the families , " said Father Efrem , who described the mission as a "temporary" refuge, with "no pressure," where anyone was free to leave at anytime. And many of the boys did return home. Father estimates that only five percent remained to join the Franciscans, he being one of them.

One of Father Efrem 's fondest memories of the seminary was the day his father sneaked a violin past the Franciscans to give to Efrem , so he could learn to play it. "Since prayer and work" were the only things allowed "in those days, " the young boy hid the violin and started teaching himself to play it "when nobody was around."

How do you learn to play the violin without lessons? "You just pick it up, " said Father Efrem , in his enchanting Italian accent, "and you keep trying because you want to learn."

"I have always been horizontal ," Father Efrem continued, "I learn a little bit of everything without really going to die fullness of it because I am a priest before anything else, and very involved in preaching on the radio and television."

But Father Efrem doesn't have "a clear recollection " why he entered the Franciscans, He explained, "If my father never asked me to go, I don't believe I would have become a Franciscan. I think I would have become a musician, an artist, and found a nice girl to marry." He made the decision 57 years ago and he said he, "never had a day of regret or experienced any internal straggle."

In 1946, just two years after his ordination, Father Efrem said he met "a great man - a saint, " named Don Francesco Moltola, who somehow "acquired a house of some nobility near the ocean in Calabria," (Southern Italy), and used it to shelter the orphaned children of World War II. "It was a dire situation of poverty," said Fadier Efrem. Hundreds of abandoned children were living on the streets of Reggio Calabria. The American soldiers nicknamed them "sciuscia" (shoe shiners) because "they would do anything they could besides stealing apples from the open market" to survive, according to Father Efrem.

Fadier Efrem was drawn to die man and his ministry. He spent all his spare time working with Don Francesco, tutoring the children in dieir schoolwork, and teaching Catechism classes. Each Sunday after Mass, he and Don Francesco would take the children on a boat ride , play games, and "teach " more Catechism.

Don Francesco Mottola, now Venerable — (the first step toward sainthood) — founded the Oblates of the Sacred Heart for men in 1930 and for women in 1933. In 1936, he established the first of many Houses of'Charity (in Calabria) for orphaned children.

In 1947 , at age 25, Father Efrem, along widi four other Italian Franciscans from the Province

of Trent, accepted an invitation to go to China. Although, Father Efrem could onl y speak "a few words" in Chinese, one being "policeman , " — he looked forward to die "adventure. " "I was young, ' said Father Efrem , "and young peop le are always open to these things. That 's one of the reasons, I believe, the Mormons are successful - they send die young people around the world doing missionarywork. " "Of course, " Father admits, "when we left, we didn ' t know anything about the world. It was not like it is today - we didn ' t have radio or television. The only news we received was seeping through conversation.We were pure and eager to go. We were driven by the Spirit of God to do missionary work. " Since there were no planes, the journey to China took more than two months.

"Today," Father said, "this would be considered a vacation." Six of those weeks were spent traveling, with a three-week respite in San Francisco, where Fadier met Franciscan Father Victor Bazzanella, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church. It was a comfortable environment for the priest because the majority of the congregation was Italian Catholic so he preached and celebrated Mass in his native language. Father Efrem did not speak English at the time.

"It took almost a month to get to Shanghai ," said Father Efrem. After a five-day boat trip on the Yangtze River, Father was greeted in Kichow, China by his superior, Bishop Cazzanelli , who taught him Chinese that first year. He also spent die year "adjusting to the food and the people " and visiting the many Franciscan missionaries from his Province of Trent learning what was expected of him as a missionary.

During that first year, time suddenl y cau ght up with the aging bishop and his health deterio- mg& rated rapidly. Bishop Cazzanelli was replaced with Bishop Msgr. Ceol who proved "to be a blessing" for the young missionaries, three years later, when Mao Tsg Tung's Communist forces began their war on Christianity, according to Fadier Efrem.

"Our work in China was much like the work in Calabria, " said Father Efrem , "taking care of orphaned children." But in China a majority of the abandoned were girls "who were often dumped on the side of roads. A safe house was establishedfor them. " For nearly four years. Father Efrem worked among die Chinese people who often visited the M mission. Many came "seeking medicine and provisions" and some stayed for a few days. "I enjoyed the mission immensely," said Father, "but die Communist forces were getting closer and things were changing." temp "When the Communists finally did arrive, " said Father Efrem, "we were placed under house arrest and deprived of contact with the peop le. We lost our enthusiasm because they just wanted us out. " Occasionally, they would allow sick people to enter and receive medication - those with . malaria."

It was Bishop Ceol's 20-year missionary experience with the Chinese that enabled him to handle the situation and know when it was no longer safe for the young missionaries to remain

delight, Father Bazzanella informed the Franciscans that he needed help at his parish and would be happy to have Father Efrem as his assistant.

But "paperwork and technicalities " delayed Father Efrem from reuniting with the Mission District parish for two years because of his four-year residence in a Communist country.

Eventually, the U.S. approved his coming to America, and Father Efrem arrived at Immaculate Conception parish in 1953. Within months after his arrival he received the nickname, "the Flying Friar, " by the Papapietro family, Chris and Nick. "That 's because, " said Chris, "he took off like a jet , always said yes to parishioners no matter what their request. He's still the same way today. " The Papapietros are now members of the city 's St. Elizabeth parish.

Father remembers "a lot was going on " when he arrived at the parish. It was close to Easter and the "tradition then " was to visit the parish families. There were over 1500 registered addresses and he was determined that the parish would meet its commitment. Along with the visits , the number of marriages, Baptisms , and First Communions flourished — and he just kept going, according to Nick Papapietro.

With the growth of the parish came the need for a school. "That 's how I learned to manage money," said Father Efrem. "I learned from Father Bazzanella , who was the tightest man you'll ever meet - then , its me - because I learned everything from him. " During all this activity, Father Efrem was teaching himself English , which was "quite comical, " according to Nick Papapietro. "He would read th ose soft cover western cowboy stories and then come out with, 'What die hell you doin here, ' and I'd have to tell him that 's not quite what you want to say."

Left, Father Efrem Trettel in the 1960s when he decided to "launch his own programsand above today in his studio at ARC.

in China. He told them to leave October, 1951.

The Bishop remained in China and was imprisoned like most of them, according to Father Efrem. After a year, the bishop was "kicked out of China and sent to Lima, Pern " where he spent "anodier year under die Communist rule " where many of them came from Hong Kong. The Bishop was later released and came to America, When Father Efrem arrived in Italy in 1951, he was among a "large number of missionaries, " who, like him, had just arrived from China. Franciscan officials asked him where he would like to go next , and he remembered the kindness of Father Bazzanellaand how much he enjoyed the Italian Catholic community of Immaculate Conception Church in San Francisco. To his

"I could tell you so many touching stories about the man that attest to the dedicated priest who remains humble , " said Chris Papapietro. "He literally goes miles out of his way if someone needs him. He jumps in his car and runs to funerals, and visits the sick as far away as Sonoma or San Jose - often making at least 10 stops along the way. I keep telling him he should slow down but he won 't. I call him "testa dura , (hardheaded). " "He's quite inspiring, " continued Nick. "To this day he remains available to anyone. It's not uncommon for someone to call him that met him 25 years ago asking for help. That 's the effect he has on people. " Father Efrem stumbled on a new vocation in 1954 when he discovered the power of communication through the medium of radio. He accompanied Fadier Bazzanella to the KRE I Radio station in Berkeley and watched the pastor for weeks preaching a Lenten series to his Ital ian congregation. When the series was over, Father Efrem thought to himself , "Do the people onl y need die word of God during Lent?"

So he asked the station manager if he could preach once a week. The station agreed, and for the next two years, he was a guest on die station. In 1964, Father Efrem decided it was time to "launch his own programs ." He began ARC (Apostolato Radio Cristiana) Franciscan Friars producing Catholic radio and television programs he describes as "expanding the voice of die Church and nourishing the faith of those who are unable to participate in the activities cf the Christian community." The programs continue today. (See sidebar for schedule.)

"Back then , I didn 't know anything about producing shows," said Father Efrem. "I remem-

ber realizing for the first time th at the radio tape had to be spliced and fastened with an acid to keep it together." He approached the unknown territory as he does every new project in his life, doing it for "the joy of the experience ."

Aldo Pannetone met Father Efrem in 1976 when he was an intern on San Francisco 's Channe l 20, now Warner Bros. He was the cameraperson when Father presided at the weeklytelevised Ital ian Mass. When Aldo left to open his own editing and tap ing business , Father Efrem became his first client. "It was rough trying to start a new business, " said Pannetone, "but Father sensed that and always paid his bill promptly That 's the kind of man he is - always there for you.

1 still have a copy of the first invoice I ever sent out - and it 's made out to Father Efrem. " While Father 's media ministry flourished , so did his following. His television and radio audience began planning "get togethers, " and the tradition continues today. From San Francisco to Sonoma or from San Mateo to San Jose, picn ics, pizza parties, and feast day celebrations are continuously held with "his fri ends."

"Father Efrem is a caring man, " said long-time friend Frank Clark, "He 's so faithful to everyone. First there is his Italian community - he 's married and baptized , so many and now he 's baptizing and marrying their relatives . He has accomp lished so much yet is humble. He 's a poet , an artist , he wrote a wonderful book on St. Francis - he 's a one-man band."

"I'm amazed at all his accomplishments, " said Franciscan Father Floyd Lotito of St. Anthony 's Dining Room . "He is always veiy enthusiastic and deeply committed to his ministry on radio and television. The Franciscans love going to the center. He 's like an Italian uncle with a great sense of fraternity. And when you are with him, you can always expect an ocean of activity around him.

"I keep telling him you have to be dead in order to be a saint, " said Nick Papapietro, "but that doesn ' t slow him down either."

Today, Father Efrem runs a $150,000 a year media ministry which is supported by his audience throug h donations. Ninety percent of that goes back into die radio and television broadcasts.

The other 10% is used for the maintenance of the ARC Center on Folsom Street, where die televised Mass is taped. He calls the ARC a constant "celebration of the people. " One of the "most important things a priest can do is let the peop le build with you and that 's what ARC represents. " Inside the ARC center, the journey of Father Efrem 's life-time achievements is chronicled. On the walls hang some of his paintings and photograp hs. On the set of die televised Mass is a piano holding a music book diat contains his original compositions. His music is spiritual in nature, with lyrics always drawing from something that touched him in his life. One song, in particular, reveals the sensitivity of the man. It is about a child who is afraid of die dark and wants to fall asleep with the light on. The tender lyrics assure the child, there is no need to be frightened, for Jesus is right by his side.

Books of numerous subjects and interests are strewn around his office. Stacks of letters are piled high on his desk — they are reminders that, he is "two years behind " in his correspondence.

"I am involved in a spiritual field of values," said Father Efrem , "and involved with the common people - people who have religion in a very practical way. Through them , I receive a good feeling of courage because together, we all scramble to get up in the morning to find new values and new levels in our lives. For this reason, I have always felt fulfilled. " "I am so lucky I am a Franciscan, " said Father Efrem, who looks forward to celebrating his 60th year as a priest, and his 50th year in communications in 2004.

More on Franciscan Father Ef rem Trettel Father Efrem waspastor of Immaculate ConceptionChurch 1970-71. In 1995, at the age of 74, he was appointed pastor of Saint Paul the Shipwreck Parish in San Francisco and in 1997 he passed the torch to the Conventual Friars.Since 1964 he has been a memberof the Italian Catholic Federation and Chaplain to Branch 20, MS. Del Carmine (Our Lady of Mt Carniel) of Epiphany Churchin San Francisco. Since that time he has beena regular contributor to the ICF Bollettino Newspaper wherehis essays are publisher!in Italian and English.

Local Schedule of ARC Franciscan Friars Programs TV Channels 26, 8,22 & 16 La Santa Messa (Mass in Italian) Sundays at 4 p.m.

Catholic Faith (English) Wednesdays9:30 sun.

Radio: Sunday-Mass(English) Noon KFAX (1100AM) Father Efrem also has programs broadcast to Lakeport and Fresno, Ca and Boston, Mass.

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SAN FRANCISCO

Key election in Philipp ines The upcoming national election in the Philippines, scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, will decide senatorial and local political races - and a lot more.

The election comes on the heels of a violent political uprising on May 1 against the government of President Gloria Macapagal -Arroyo by supporters of ousted President Joseph Estrada. In no small way, the election is a test of the nation ' s ability to have clean and fair elections, to address the problems of the poor and to continue efforts towards becoming a stable democracy.

Despite a lifting of the declaration of the "state of rebellion" last Sunday on May 6, the commander of froops in Metro Manila who is credited with stopping protestors from entering Malacariang Palace on May 1 said, "the worst may not be over."

At its core, the May Day protest was composed of poor and marginalized people in Philippine society - those most without hope of better living conditions or improved economic opportunities. While political factions more than likely manipulated the protestors, the underlying conditions of the poor are undeniable.

Social unrest and the potential for a people 's revolt will not end until the Philippines substantially reduces poverty, improves the standard of living of the population and widens the middle class. Until there is a change of heart among politicians and a sincere commitment to address the needs of the impoverished, the poor will express defiance against the government and the society - as long as they remain unemployed, homeless and uneducated.

1he May Day violence in Manila had its roots in decades of frustration, hatred and anger that had been simmering in the masses because of poverty, neglect by the government and the perceived apathy of the rich. The poor identified themselves with Estrada and they not only sympathized with him but they also empathized with him.

Whatever was being done to Estrada they felt also was being done to them.

The protestors thought they should fight because they had nothing to lose. And so they fought the police and the 1111111317 with all the weapons that they could gather. Fortunately, the police and the military strictly followed a policy of maximum tolerance. Had the marchers been gunned down, the country probably would be in the midst of rioting or civil war now.

The poverty situation in the Phili pp ines has been described as a social volcan o waiting to explode. At each election, words of concern are heard and promises of new programs are made. But temporary palliatives, quick visits to depressed areas or superficial expressions of concern will not change the potential danger of the volcano nor solve the deeply rooted problem of poverty. A long-term, radical solution will have to be worked out by the government and all sectors of society.

Unless the growing gap between the rich and the poor is reduced, unless the masses are given greater opportunity to help lift themselves from the mire of poverty, the potential for social unrest and civil disturbance will remain. The failed assault on Malacanang was a wake-up call to the entire nation.

Four years ago, Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin at a Mass commemorating the 1986 "people power" revolt that toppled then President Ferdinand Marcos said, "tyranny can come step by step." At that time he was speaking of efforts to revise the Constitution.

"We are reminded that tyranny can come step by step, gradually, b y infiltration, not in one powerful act. We are reminded... that freedom is not Tightlywon, but may be, oh, so quickly lost."

The Cardinal at that time warned against allowing graft and corruption to prevail in the electoral system, the judiciary and Congress.

"We Filipinos, to whom the great gift was given by the Lord, in answer to prayer and sacrifices and boundless trust in Him, we must never forget ," Cardinal Sin said.

Today, the major challenge facing the people of the Philippines is one of social justice. The country faces a national agenda that mirrors the global agenda ~ how to reduce the separation between those who are rich and those who are poor in society.

The Catholic Church in the Philippines plays a critical role in education, which is a fundamental aspect of any beneficial change in society. The Church also in many ways serves as the conscience of the nation as it calls for fan and just U'eatment for the poor.

The national election on May 14 is the Philippines' next opportunity to move forward in both clean and fair elections and in taking real steps to deal with the problems of poverty, which threaten to destabilize the country Cardinal Sin has called for a national day of prayer in the Philipp ines on Sunday, May 13. Let us add our voices to that prayer.

MEH

Preserve our heritage

Our historic churches are an essential part of our architectural and spiritual heritage. Representatives of the diocese , seeking exemptions from "landmark" status , exp lain that some churches need to be demolished to clear the land for sale , and that the money from the sale of the property can be put to good use: services , charity, etc.

Many of these churches were built with the love , artistry and labor of our grand parents. Whether they bear the title officiall y or not , they are truly "landmarks " to us all . St. Josep h' s, St. Bri g id' s, Sacred Heart: these are invitations to future generations of Catholics from their builders to share in the reverence and joy of worshi p. The glasswork , wood carving and masonry are irrep laceable. To destroy these buildings is to destroy an eloquent message that spans generations.

Rather than defend the right to demolish our communal heritage, the diocese should enlist Catholics to support the preservation , rehabilitation and seismic strengthening of these beloved structures. As "landmarks ," they become eli g ible for restoration funds and low-interest loans. If the diocese cannot use the restored buildings , they can be converted to housing, offices or other uses while still preserving the structure for the public to appreciate: a symbolic, if not functional , landmark.

I was happy to share in the campaigns to restore St. Boniface , the Mission and Hol y Redeemer.

Surel y, there are hundreds like me who would gladl y donate money to saving them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even more, perhaps , who , in doing so, would be insp ired to donate doubl y to keep our services operating. It is a far better campaign for the Church than that of destroying and dispiriting.

Peter Albert San Francisco

coat. He taug ht in the side pews near the front of the (old) church. That was where the junior hi g h school students prepared for confirmation. Mr. Shay had a son in our class who , when addressed as Michael by his father, insisted that his name was "Mike ". Once we had received a rubber stamped star beside each correctl y answered question in our Baltimore Catechisms we were treated to a bacon and eggs breakfa st , the Saturday before confirmation , then shown two movies , "The Robe " and "The Song Of Bernadette. " The funny part is that I never had Father Armstrong for any of my classes, and yet my recollection of him is vivid.

His presence. His approachable understanding. His pain-free services as a confessor. But , the bi ggest favor he did me was to discourage me from trying to become a priest.

I told Father Armstrong, sometime after confirmation , that I wanted to be a priest. He told me to bring some samples of my school work to his office. I presume that his negative view of my zeal was based on my mediocre scholarship at the time.

"Wait until after high school", he recommended. Of course I did as he suggested. However, not being from a very reli gious famil y, I wasn 't being encouraged to pursue this inclination. Every Sunday morning my mother would call from her room to my brother and me to get up for Mass. We would ride our bicycles down Valota Road past all the nurseries , with our friend Robert Luca , usuall y arriving as all the families were walking in together. I always felt slightly embarrassed as I hastily rolled down the cuff of my good slacks after dismounting. I felt consp icuous being practically the only parentless boys in the church at that time. Ironicall y, it was even more embarrassing on Easter and Christmas when we walked in with Mom and Dad (who never received communion in those days)!

I would like to thank God for all my lifelong blessings and grace and particularl y Father Armstrong.

Well done.

Steven J. Catalano Manteca

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Thanks, Msgr.

Armstrong

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Monsi gnor Peter Armstrong is | retiring ? I guess that means I' m getting "old". I remember a young priest , at St. Pius in '54, Father Armstrong was his name. We loved him and waited in a long line at his confessional , on Saturday afternoons , while our pastor sat and waited with no takers , save the occasional old lady. I can say with all honesty that I genuinely feared our pastor at the age of 10, while Father Armstrong seemed like a saint.

Catechism was wonderful. At first we had full y habited nuns who taught us in the school rooms , and then came Mr. Shay who gave us our final shakedown before Confirmation. He was a wonderful lay teacher who wore nothing but an undershirt beneath his unbuttoned sport

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'Popco rn ' confessions

Compliments to Jack Smith in his commentary entitled "Second Confession " in your April 6 edition of Catholic San Francisco. I appreciated his story very much, and it has motivated me to make myself more available for confessions even if it means more "popcorn stonings. " Father Matthew A. Bloomer Menlo Park

Pope apolog izes to Orthodox

Please be patient ladies. He will get around to us eventually.

Muriel Calegari San Carlos

Awesome production

I was so pleased to have been able to watch the program hosted by Monsignor Harry Schlitt on Easter morning. I can ' t begin to express my gratitude for this awesome and beautifu l presentation. The music of Dave Brubeck and the voices of the cantors and choirs were inspiring.

The visual effects were powerful. My one disappointment is that it was not on prime time . I have only talked to a few people who were able to watch this program and I would hope there would be a tape available. My thanks to KGO-TV and all who had any part in this unforgettable production.

Agnes De Patta Fairfax

On Beinv Catholic CJ

He is risen! - Pass it on When die women returned from the empty tomb with the news that Jesus had been raised from the dead , it seemed like nonsense to the men. (Lk 24:11) "Hysterical women," we can hear them mutter. But then diey came to believe. When they in turn proclaimed that the crucified Jesus was now exalted in glory, it seemed like nonsense to some. "They 're drunk!" they said. (Acts 2:13) But many came to believe. When Paul heard of the resurrection, it seemed like nonsense to him. "Heresy !" he proclaimed, and set out to arrest the followers of Jesus. (Acts 9:1) He too encountered the risen Christ and came to believe.

For two thousand years the Church has carried out the mission entrusted to her by the risen Lord : to proclaim His saving death and glorious resurrection. During His lifetime , Jesus hardly ever strayed out of Jewish territory, for His coming was first and foremost the fulfillment of God's promise to send a Messiah to deliver His people. But after His resurrection, Jesus sent His Apostles to proclaim the Good News to the whole world.

We call this Good News the "Apostolic Tradition" because it was handed on by tiiose first eyewitnesses. We find the earliest written testimony in the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, written about 25 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus. In this letter, Paul refers to the Gospel which he had received and in turn had "handed on" (Latin: traditio).

(1 Cor 15) Paul's language in describing the resurrection

appearances of Christ suggest that this was a list he had first learned at the time of his own conversion.

When we proclaim that we believe that Christ is risen, we say in effect that we accept the testimony of these first discip les. It is important to remember that with the exception of St. Paul , they knew Jesus during His lifetime. Some popular authors these days give the impression that Jesus was simply an itinerant rabbi who was "deified" long after His death when His story entered the world of Greek mythology. But it was the companions of the earthly Jesus who proclaimed His resurrection . They are the link which dissolves the artificial dichotomy between die "Jesus of history " and the "Christ of faith."

How has this Good News reached us , two thousand yews and many thousands of miles away from first-century Palestine? How do we know the testimony is trustworth y ? This is the subject of Article Two in our Catechism (CCC #74-100) The Catechism will be introducing some technical terms to explain this process, but for now we should simply think of the Church as a family. Every family has traditions , and a multitude of ways of handing them on. Some of these trad itions are taught, but more often they are "caught" - we simply take them in by watching , listening, imitating what we see our elders do.

So with Jesus and the Church. Jesus taught by word and example. The disciples were those who stayed with Jesu s and learned by what they saw and heard. Both His formal preach-

ing and His informal conversations shaped their understanding . When they in turn were sent out , they formed the family of the Church in the same way: by formal preaching and writing, and by the informal way they lived and worshiped.

We continue to do the same today. We pass on the Good News of Christ through the whole life of the Church. Certainly the Scriptures enjoy a privileged place in this process, and there are times when the leaders of the famil y need to clarif y what a proper under standing of the faith is. But it is the whole life of the Church which passes on the Gospel. Our prayers and music, our feasts and fasts , our ceremonies and art hand on the family tradition that Christ is risen. Bishops and scholars may fine-tune their theology with a lifetime of stud y, but they first learned about the resurrection from what we might call ordinary folks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; relatives, teachers and nei ghbors. But I wonder, is "ordinary " the right term for people whose lives are nonsense apart from faith in the resurrection?

Father Milton T. Walsh

SocialJustice

A preferential option for the dot.com My head is spinning, ft was only yesterday, it seems, that we were hearing about the creation of ten millionaires every day. What made this more remarkable was that these new rich folks were pretty ordinary people, receptionists and the like who took stock options instead of salary.

Housing prices were going through the roof; and still mansions and even "second homes" were being snapped up quickl y. Abundance and affluence permeated the very air we breathed. We were at the top of the mountain and enjoying the riches of the worl d as never before.

Then... we got up one morning, or so it seems, and everything changed! The stock market plunged day after day. Each news report brought with it another massive lay off of another major company. Then California , the land of opportunity, the sixth largest economy in the world (we recently surpassed Italy), with a massive bud get surplus in the billions , is suddenl y teetering on the brink of losing the whole surplus, facing blackouts , and one of its major utilities has filed for bankruptcy.

How could our fortunes change so quickl y ? Our natural need for stability and order, for security and peace is shaken when such distressing news assails us daily.

Fortunatel y, as Christians we can use this opportunity to take stock of the direction and meaning of our lives.

Veiy simply, our stocks, our money and our security will not provide us with an answer to the meaning of life. The words, 'Take up your cross and follow me... " and "If you

wish to find your hie, you must lose it... words that form the core of our belief system, resonate more loudly in our insecurity rather than our security. Financial security can be the false god, the idol that disUacts us from our true purpose , During down economic times, we are able to ask ourselves , ' fs being comfortable, secure and at peace the goal?"

The poor, including the millions of working poor in our society (not to mention the hundreds of million around the world eking out a bare and frugal existence ,) are never comfortable . Anxiety about the next paycheck, the next unaffordable illness, the next scrap of food is a daily fac t of life. In fact, economic insecurity is the condition for most of the world's inhabitants.

In our tradition , poverty and insecurity are linked to our God. "Blessed are the poor. .." "0 God, You are my refuge... " Our portfolios and bank accounts are so much dross in the light of eternal hope. The great Christian heroes like St. Francis of Assisi, Mother Teresa, Doroth y Day, and St. Vincent de Paul knew this. They saw the face of Christ in the poor. Matthew 25 was real and inescapable in their lives; "Lord , when did we see you naked , hungry, homeless?" Their onl y comfort was their faith, their service, their emptying of themselves.

Our Catholic tradition calls us to have a "preferential option for the poor." It is not so much for the poor that we do tiiis but for ourselves. Our journey to the Father must be made on the back streets and alley s of the world where the poor,

through their destitution , are able to share with us the presence of our God. We are called not only to be there for the poor because there could be an element of paternalism in dial posture , but also, with the poor. It is not in giving something to die poor to help them that we are saved but in being with them, relating to them as our brothers and sisters of the same family that we will see the face of God. American Catholics are especially challenged by this Gospel . We are ever tempted to put our faith in security that doesn ' t last, in stocks that will mold and rot , in retirement packages that may isolate us from service to die poor.

Thank God for those heroes who live among us, those who are rich and poor, who live out this call and are models for all of us.

George Wesolek

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

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The Pignedoli Principle and frequent flyers In light of the many speculations about papabili after February 's consistory, I am pleased to announce the Pignedoli Principle, to wit: a man 's chances of becoming pope decrease in proportion to the number of times he's described as papabile in the press. The more he's papabile in the media, the less he 's papabile in reality.

This princi p le is named after the late Cardinal Sergio Pignedoli , whom I' m quite sure few of my readers, and virtuall y none of my colleagues in the punditocracy, remember â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is precisely the point . Cardinal Pignedoli was a veteran Holy See diplomat who served for many years as head of the Vatican's office for dialogue with world religions. In the mid-1970s, Cardinal Pignedoli was the oddson choice of the Roman press coips, and the reporters and pundits they influenced , to become the next pope.

But when the cardinals assembled in the Sistine Chapel to choose a successor to Pope Paul VI in August 1978, Cardinal Pignedoli , according to reliable accounts , was left so far behind that you 'd have needed a telescope to find him at the end of the second ballot. He died a few years later, forgotten by those who once confidently declared him papabile.

The Pignedoli Principle is, I suppose , a variant on the ancient wheeze that "He who enters the conclave a pope leaves it a cardinal. " So for die sake of creativity, let me

also propose the Baggio Corollary to the Pignedoli Princi ple. The former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, Raymond J. FJymi, told Time magazine recently that one key to scoping out the next pope is to watch the various cardinals ' frequent fl yer miles.

During the latter years of Pope Paul VI, Cardinal Sebastiano Bagg io was the head of the powerful Congregation for Bishops , the Vatican office which vets and proposes candidates for the episcopate (if memory serves, Father Andre w Greeley, a Chicago boy to his chromosomes, once described the congregation as the "patronage office"). Cardinal Baggio was so given to world-hopping in the years before Pope Paul's death that he became widely known as "Viaggio Baggio," which I translate freel y as "Traveling Man ." It was assumed by those who hung fhis moniker on him that the cardinal's travels were in aid of his candidacy for the post-Pauline papacy.

But like his Curi al colleague, Cardinal Pignedoli , Cardinal Baggio got precisel y nowhere in the conclaves of 1978.

In modem papal history, the one clear exception to the Pignedoli Princi ple was Pius XII, whose 1939 election was widely predicted. One might also make a case that the elections of Leo XIII in 1878 and Paul VI in 1963 were, if not entirely predictable , at least held to be likely.

Eveiyone else was a P surprise, at least as measo ured by public speculation prior to the conclave. Pius X was a compromise can< [U z didate electe d after the X o emperor of AustriaHungary vetoed die election of Leo XIII's secretary of state. Benedict XV was bitterly opposed by a large faction in the conclave of 1914, and no sane bettor would have wagered on him prior to the cardinals being locked into the Apostolic Palace. Pius XI, a librarian by trade, had been a cardinal for only a few months, and a bishop for but three years, when he was elected in 1922. Accord ing to most sources, John XXIH's only serious supporters in the early going in 1958 were a small group of French cardinals.

Cardinals Pignedoli and Baggio were the Great Mentioner 's favorites in August 1978, when the unheralded Cardinal Albino Luciani was elected in one lightning stroke.

That the election of John Paul H confounded the pundits is obvious.

All of which suggests that today 's prognostication tells us rather more about the prognosticator than about the future.

George Weigel

SCRIPTURE ©L ITURGY The ultimate litmus test for Catholic orthodoxy The "Letters to the Editor" of this newspaper reveal people divided over many issues. Some correspondents cite the Scriptures; others, "The Catechism of the Catholic Church"; most question the orthodoxy of those they inveigh against. From limiting one 's impression of Catholic life to our infights, one would think that the proclamation of truth is the first concern of the Church. The fourth gospel has a different point of view: " 'This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.' " The ultimate litmus test for Catholic orthodoxy is parish communities of believers who actuall y cherish one another. How they are produced and how they act, this Sunday 's liturgy of the Word revels in describing .

Today's gospel presents contrasting viewpoints: "When Judas had left them, Jesus said, 'Now is the Son of Man glorified."' Jud as goes to set in motion the plot that will ultimately bring Jesus to grief, but the sacred au thor sees these actions as the way Jesus is glorified. What does it mean "to be glorified?" A modest attempt to translate this phrase might be: " to be made to look like God. " According to John, then , Jesus feels his being "lifted up" on the cross and into glory will make him look like God, will enable to translate into his own flesh what lies at the depth of God' s invisible heart.

Lifted up on the cross, Jesus reveals that at the heart of God is a love unto death for all of us , God's friends ("No one has greater love that this, to lay down one 's life for one's friends."). Raised from the dead, Jesus reveals that God's love for us is stronger than death. Made source of the Holy Spirit, Jesus "breathes" that love into our hearts. This "glorification " of Jesus enables us to experience God's love penetrating us and empowering us to share that love.

Thus, the commandment Jesus gives is inexorable, a necessary outgrowth of what we have experienced: "I give you a new commandment: love one another. As 1 have loved you, so you also should love one another." As Jesus is "glorified" (made to look like God), so we who partici-

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Acts 14:21-27; Psalm 145; Revelation 21-1-5; John 13:31-33a , 34-35.

Father David M. Pettingill pate in his glorification and love one another are "glorified" (made to look like him).

That is why the Acts of the Apostles (our first reading) presents a Church that can 't help being on the move, creating communities of newl y evangelized with leadership to guide them, and recognizing all along what God has done through their ministry. Hear the names of the places: Lystra, Iconium, Antioch, Pesedia, Pamphylia, Perga and Attalia. Realize they proclaim the Church to be on its exodus-journey as the listing of the towns in Luke 's gospel reminds us that Jesus is making his exodus-journey. "They strengthened the spirits of the disciples, and exhorted them to persevere in the faith.... They appointed elders for them in each church and , with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put then faith. . . . And when they arrived (at Antioch), they called the church together and reported what God had done with them and

how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles."

It is this excitement, coming from forming communities of loving believers that previews the final gathering of the ultimate community: "the holy city, a new Jerusalem , coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband ." Revelation images for us on that day, the God who does work with us now, will be completely present to us in our humanity and in all creation: "I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold , God's dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away."

With the energy of the great fifty days of Easter, our parish can pass the true test of orthodoxy by forming communities of disciples who love one another. That is, like Jesus, who is the "truth" (for the fourth gospel, God's selfdisclosure), we too become the truth in loving communities (Jesus ' self-disclosure).

Questions for Small Communities of Faith What can make our group more cohesive? Our parish?

How can we reach out to be more inclusive in our group ? In our parish ?

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

Easter season lives Keeping the Easter spirit alive for 50 days. Christ is risen! Christ is truly risen! And the joy ful period of the great 50 days has begun.

It takes Christians seven full weeks to begin to celebrate well the awesome mysteries of Christ's resurrected life. We rejoice in all the Easter truths of the Paschal Mystery: he is risen, he has appeared to his disciples, he has given them the gift of his own peace, he has shared meals with them, he has ascended to his Father, he has sent the Holy Spirit, he is glorified at God's right hand. So we have abundant reasons to prolong our Easter joy, to keep the alleluias resounding at our worship.

It also takes Christians seven full weeks to begin to celebrate well the extraordinary mystery that Christ is not only risen but that all he has accomplished, he shares with us.

By dying, he destroyed our death. By rising, he restored our life. The risen Christ appears to us, gives us the peace only he can give. Christ shares a meal with us too, It is not the grilled fish of the gospel stories but the eucharistic meal he prepares for us to share. And he sends us his Holy Spirit.

All the profound realities of his life, death, and resurrection that we call the Paschal Mystery have one focus: that we may have life in Christ and have it to the full .

Beyond all death, all failure, all disappointment , beyond all despair and emptiness , beyond all sin and doubt and fear, the risen Christ offers us abundant life in him and in the mystery of belonging to his Body. And he offers us his peace which no one can take from us.

For the great 50 days, for the seven weeks of the

Sister Sharon McMillan, SND Easter/Pentecost season, we disciples of the risen and glorified Christ sing in glad thanksgiving: Alleluia! Jesus Christ is risen today.

Pastorally, as any musician will tell you, this is a challenge. What is it about us that finds the six weeks of Lent easy to sustain but finds the seven weeks of Easter joy a struggle? It is very tempting to give up after two or three weeks. All that incense, all that singing, all those alleluias!

And then there's the real work involved in keeping the

Easter environment alive and well. The glories of the Easter lilies fade within days; the beauties of the hardy, outdoor azaleas wilt quickl y indoors around the font. And then there's the simple but added effort of lighting the paschal candle at every liturgy.

The challenge for us as Easter people is to let these 50 days of extravagant joy form our hearts, our prayer, our common worship, our relationships with one another, our incorporation of the newly-baptized . The liturgy of the Church will transform us utterl y if we allow its power to work upon us. If our hearts are empty, the Church's prayer will lift us up. If we are worried and anxious, the Eucharist will fill us with Christ's own peace. If we are still at the foot of the cross, Sunday Mass with the community of Christ's disciples will bring us to the endless joy of Pentecost.

During these great 50 days, let us renew our gratitude for the pastors, priests, deacons, pastoral ministers, musicians, liturgical ministers of all kinds who keep alive for us the Easter/Pentecost spirit for these seven weeks. It is due to then constant care that we experience the power and presence of the risen Christ at our Sunday Eucharist. Christ is risen ! Christ is truly risen! Alleluia!

Notre Dame Sister Sharon McMillan is assistant professor of sacramental theology and liturgy at St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park.

Head of pastoral musicians' organization leaves after 25 years WASHINGTON(CNS) — Father Virgil C. Funk, who founded the National Association of Pastoral Musicians in 1976, is leaving this July after 25 years as its president.

The board of directors has selected J. Michael McMahon, 49, director of music and liturgy at St, Mark's Parish in Vienna, Va., as the new president. Mr. McMahon, who has a doctorate in ministry, has twice been chairman of die association's board and was founding president of its Director of Music Ministries Division.

In its first year the association had 1,300 members, Father Funk told Catholic News Service. Now, he said, it has more than 10,000, including 2,000 priests, 'When we began, their sense of ministry was just •

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emerging," he said. "Most of the musicians were either organists for the Requiem Mass (the once-common term for a funeral Mass) or they were new-found enthusiasts — guitarists, etc. — who had just discovered there was a new ministry in the church."

Now, he said, the U.S. church has some 3,000 pastoral musicians in full-time professional positions, "who are trained at a master's degree level, who have a sense of vocation — that why they are doing what they're doing isn't because of the money but because of a call from almighty God." In addition to the full-time professionals, there are "17,000 to 18,000 volunteer musicians who are paid partly

or who volunteer 100 percent," he said.

'The National Association of Pastoral Musicians has invested its energy in develop ing the musician," he said.

"Good musicians make good music, bad musicians make bad music."

Mr. McMahon, who has master's degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Washington Theological Union, earned his doctor of ministry degree from The Catholic University of America. He has served as a pastoral musician and liturgist at parishes in Delaware and Virginia for 25 years. He has taught sacramental and liturgical theology part time at Catholic University, Georgetown University and WashingtonTheological Union.

Mother 's Day It has become a lighthearted tradition over the past 25 Mays. The man rolls over in bed , nud ges the lady and says, "Happy Mother 's Day." "I' m not your mother," she says. "I' m your wife. It 's up to the kids to do something today."

At first that meant a breakfast in bed of undercooked eggs and burned toast and a debris-littered kitchen. Later, it became a crowded restaurant brunch of dried out eggs and undercooked bacon.

Each Mother 's Day, the man follows his remarkable wife ' s lead and thinks not about her but about his remarkable mother — the lady who kept him safe for 28 years until the younger lady volunteered for duty.

Most of all , he thinks of the morning his brother died. As he walked across the hospital lobb y with his mother and father, a nurse rushed up to them. She was a neighbor. "I knew someone died. I didn ' t know it was your son," she said , with tears in her eyes.

"Here take these. They 'll help, " the good nei ghbor said , handing his mother a small bottle of pills.

His mother nodded , said , "Thanks," and dropped the pills in her pocketbook.

There they stayed , never touched.

She was 70 years old. Her 30 year old son had just died , but she would not rely on the sedatives given her by a kindly nurse in the predawn darkness. She would face her son 's death with the ageless power of her Catholic faith.

For years, her younger son would try to find words to describe his mother 's feelings that morning.

"Heartbroken " seemed ri ght at first but then he realized it was all wrong. His brother 's death had not broken his mother. He finall y found the right words in the place he should have looked first — the Bible. His mother 's heart was not broken by the death of a child , but pierced — like the heart of Mary so long ago and like the heart of his own wife years later.

Over the next few years, grandchildren began appearing regularly on the scene, including one named John in honor of his uncle who had died far too soon.

Their mother made sure the gang of four was always around their grandmother. It was a powerful little society of mutual joy — the free and unbounded love of lit-

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tie children returned by a grandmother whose spirit was so much like theirs .

But not even those loving grandchildren could replace her son. On a Christmas evening four years after his death , the younger son looked around the living room and wondered where his mother was. The house was filled with people eating and drinking, telling stories and laughing, with kids scrambling about, but his mother wasn 't th ere.

He walked to the back of the house and into his mother and father 's bedroom. His mother was sitting on the edge of the bed , crying softl y. He sat down next to her.

"If Johnny could be here," she said.

"I know," he said and put his arm around her.

They sat in silence for a minute. Then his mother took charge. "You go back out there ," she said. "I'll be out in a minute. " She was. The tears were wiped away when she came into the living room and asked who wanted a little tea and soda cake.

A few years later, the phone rang. "It's Father Pachoca , " the voice said. "Your mother 's had a stroke , but she's going to be OK. I'm at Northwest Hospital with your father. I'll stay with him until you get here."

The man knew Father Pachoca — the "little Polish priest ," his mother called him — would stay with his father.

He was a priest who knew what it meant to be a priest.

When the son got to the hospital , his father was sitting silently in a chair, lost in thought. His mother was lying in the bed , her eyes shut but breathing regularly.

Father Pachoca took him aside. "Your father said they were coming back from the corner store with a rib roast. He said you and your wife and the kids were coming for dinner tomorrow. When they got to the top of the

stairs at the house, your mother said, 'I feel faint. ' and then she passed out. " "You mother 's going lo make it," Father Pachoca said.

"She's been in a coma but when I anointed her downstairs, she opened her eyes and smiled. She'll be OK." The man said thanks and joined his father for the vigil. Three nights later, they came back to the hospital after dinner in the dark and empty house that has been the family home for 40 years. As they walked toward his mother ' s room , a nurse came up to his father and said in hushed professional tones , "Your wife expired while you were gone. " The old man looked puzzled. For a man who had "read the third book" in the West of Ireland , "exp ired" wasn 't a familiar word, "Pop, " his son said, "mom 's dead. " His father nodded his head and the two men headed for her room.

Inside , the woman who had watched over those two unrul y but good-hearted men for so long was resting peacefull y. His father touched her gentl y on the forearm with his thick, callused fingers . Father and son said a Hail Mary and left . God, they knew, would take care of the rest.

Off and on over the next few years, the son would think about Father Pachoca and his mother opening her eyes and smiling. What did it mean. Why didn 't she wake up again? Why did she just fall back to sleep and die?

Finally, after years of having those thoughts rattling around in his head , he put it all together. He thought of his older brother and then of the other brother he had never seen, little Joseph. That son — his mother and father 's first child — had died at birth long ago. That was the first sword to pierce his mother 's heart. She had — with her faith and the unassuming strength of his father — triumphed over both those deaths , but she had not forgotten.

And so, finally, lying on a bed in the emergency room at Northwest Hospital in Chicago, the little Polish priest anointing her with the oils of salvation , this beautiful woman with the soft Irish brogue opened her eyes, looked past the harsh lights and bare hospital walls. With the eyes of faith , she saw, within reach once again , Joey and Johnny, her two well-loved sons.

Pope's apology changes an angry heart As a teenager, I was in the Haight and bought a mock poster of the Pope in full white vestments riding a wave in perfect form. A caption on the poster read "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters."

It was, of course, one of the many efforts of local retailers to make a buck off the Pope's visit to San Francisco and many people found it offensive.

Although I was not going to Mass and was by no means a practicing Catholic, I kept it on my dorm room wall at UC Santa Barbara. It wasn't there to make fun of the Pope. I knew he liked to hike and was a soccer player.

He was a vigorous older man, so why not surfing? It created in me an impression that this guy was "cool".

When I returned to the Church, one of the greatest factors in the deepening of my faith was an experience of Eastern Christianity. My return was largely intellectual.

I' m philosophically minded and saw clearly that the teachings of the Church were the best answer to my problems and the problems of the world. An older friend told me that I was going to have a crisis of faith if I hung my faith on an intellectual construct.

On a lark, I joined a friend for a trip to the Monastery of Mount Tabor near Ukiah. It is a, so called, uniate Eastern Catholic church. This means that their liturgy, spirituality and approach to theology are essentially the same as the Eastern Orthodox churches, but they are in communion with Rome.

On first glance, it was strange; byzantine. Their mass is not a mass; it is the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom. It goes on forever and you have to stand most of the time. Incense is everywhere. The same phrases are sung over and over again in the same tones. You have to cross yourself with three fingers and bow dozens of times throughout the liturgy. When people go into the church, they walk around venerating the icons of various saints I'd never heard of.

The liturgy of the Eucharist is held on an altar behind the "holy doors" and the only thing the congregation sees are the celebrants waiving a cloth .up and down over the bread and wine as if they 're trying to blow the offering up to heaven.

At the "kiss of peace ", everybody in that church, abbot , priests and monks included , greets everybody else with "Christ is risen ". In return, you embrace and say "Indeed, He is truly risen."

Well it was nothing like the music-less, thirty minute Irish Mass, which I know and love.

Jack Smith

It may sound boring, but I found it mysterious and holy. I felt, for the first time, I had a real encounter with the mystery and beauty of God. He was present not only in an intellectual way, but in a visceral sense. Every action was a simple and pure prayer of the whole person; body, mind and soul. Bowing was a prayer. Crossing yourself was a prayer. Incense was a prayer. Even standing for so long was a prayer in itself.

I became enamoured of the. Eastern litugy and went back many times.

The holiness of the monks and the beauty of their worship made a major impression on me.

On one trip, I stayed with a friend in a utility-free shack on the property. We lived the lives of the monks which included getting up a number of times during the night to pray psalms. After a late night prayer, I asked my friend if in his rowdier early college day s, had he ever imagined he would someday be hanging out in the middle of nowhere, with-an ancient little abbot with a funny gold hat and a bunch of celibate monks, thinking they were the coolest people in the world. Did he ever think such a bunch would have a profound impact on his fife.

"No way !" Such was the power and the beauty of the Eastern Church.

On that same trip, I put my girlfriend's (now wife's) name on a slip of paper in a jar which held the intentions of people who the monks would pray for.

I prayed "Jesus, please let Lynn be reconciled to you and the Church. She is such a beautiful person, and I know she loves you."

Within a week it happened.

The father of a friend of mine, was a clever and wry critic of Christianity. I'd argued with him on many occasions and so had his son. He was arm-twisted into making a visit to Mount Tabor. In a single visit he was so deeply touched by the spirituality of the Eastern Church

that he became a Christian. His only previous experience of Christianity was western and his comment upon conversion was "I thought you guys (Catholics) were just a bunch of spiritual back slappers. " Perhaps ironically, because of the importance the Eastern Church has played in my life and in the life of my friends, I've cultivated a deep, frankly, hatred of the leaders of the separated Orthodox Churches.

I'm not so much upset that they are not in full communion with the Pope. There must be some compromise agreement that could be reached on the question of the Pope ' s authority and the appointment of bishops. What grates me is that, by being separate, they are withholding something precious from the larger Church. Something that would make the Church more whole; something that touches many people in a way that the western tradition does not. I thought that the Orthodox bishops were arrogantly putting nationalism before the goal of Christian unity.

So when I heard that the Pope was planning lo visit Greece, I watched the pre-event news releases with great interest. First, some Orthodox didn 't want him to come.

Then they didn 't want him to bring along a particular cardinal who they found objectionable. Then some demanded that he not kiss the ground when he arrived.

My blood boiled. Who do they think they are? It's entirely then fault that there 's a schism in the Church!

I hoped the Pope would give them a good ribbing . But I knew he wouldn't do that ; he would probab ly make some vague and nuanced statement about ecumenism.

What he did do shocked the world. He apologized.

He apologized for the sins of Roman Catholics, past and present, against Orthodox Christians and he begged for God's forgiveness.

I was surprised, but I was mostly ashamed. I'd never even considered that there might be some legitimate reason for grievance from the Orthodox; I was too caught up in anger.

The Pope knew and he had the courage to say so.

Thank God I'm not the Pope.

While the Pope doesn't hike or play soccer anymore, and the world's press and some theologians eagerly anticipate his death, this guy still has it.

He 's old , bloated, bent , uses a cane and you 'll never catch him on a surfboard, but he's better than ever.

He 's still "cool."

School of Pastoral Leadership For times , registrator! materials , costs , exact locations and additional information , call Joni Gallagher at (415) 614-5545 or spl@att.net Pre-registralion is necessary for many programs. Visit the Web site at www.splsf.org.

June 8, 9: The Called and Girted 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 {heir unique and personal call from God and discover their God-given gifts. Fri. 7-9:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. - 4p.m.

Retreats/Days of Recollection VALLO MBR O SA CENTER 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. For fees , times and details about these and other offerings call (650) 325-5614. Presentation Sisler Rosina Conrotlo , Program Director.

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

June 8-10: Growing in Wis dom and Grace with Sisler Marilyn Wilson , B.V.M. June 23: Motherhood in the New Millennium with marriage and family therapist Carol Kaplan June 23: The Contemplative Way, a new retreat theme with Carol Fowler and Benedictine Sister Barbara Hazzard 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 . June 3: Parable of the Hidden Treasure with San Jose Bishop Patrick J. McGrath.

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June 18-24: Earth Week with writer and former Zen Buddhist Monk, Clark Strand, and gardner, teacher Wendy Johnson.

July 16-22: Contemplativ e Ways of Being: An Experience of Sabbath with Cistercian Myriam Dardenne guided by the theme "Know your own heart and you will be saved."

Aug. 13-19: A Silent, Contemplative , Script ural Retreat with Dominica n Martin lott. Daily Mass , morning and evening communal prayer and Scriptural reflection.

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2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. For fees , times and other offerings , call (650) 340-7474 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 Pete rs.

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300 Manresa Way, Los Altos. For fees , times and details about these and other offerings call (650) 948-4491.

May 18-20: Looking for the Wonderf ul, then Amazing, a recovery retreat for men and women wilh Jesuit Father William Fulco.

June 1-3: Three Rs of Relationships, a married couples retreat with Jesuit Father Jerry McCourt, and Peg and Ed Gleason.

Silver Penny Farm offers 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.

Take Prayer 3rd Tues at 8:30 p.m., St. Dominic Church, 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 Caifomia 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 with 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. Village is at 22C 10th St., SF on site of former St, Joseph Parish. Call susangsf@yahoo.com; (415) 584-5587; anne.petrides@centresolutions.com; (415) 440-3598.

Synergy Yoga at St. Agnes/SF, Mon. and Wed.

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May 14: 62nd Annual Old Timers Dinner for Salesian Boys Club - Salesian Boys and Girls Club since 1994 - beginning with Founders Day Mass at 5:45 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Washington Square in San Francisco. Cosmo Amato will be honored with this year 's Father Trinchieri Award . A like affair will commemorate the Salesian Girls ' Club on this date honoring Tillie D'Acquisto. Call (415) 397-3068 about both events..

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

7:30 - 9 p.m. in Lower Gym Hall, $3 per class. Call Chad Evans at (415) 487-8560 , ext. 226.

Social Justice/Respect Life 22nd of each month: Respect Life Mass at 8:30 p.m. in the chapel of Carmelite Monastery of Cristo Rey, Parker Ave. and Fulton , SF. Sponsored by the Respecl 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 San Francisco 's St. Agnes Parish , 1025 Masonic , SF and St. Agnes Spiritual Life Center, 1611 Oak St., SF announces talks and prayer opportunities. 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, M- F afte r 8 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m. St. Isabella Churc h, One Trinity Way, San Rafael, Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novalo 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 afte r 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) 566-5610; 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.ni.; 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 Cathedral, Gough and Geaiy 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

Family Life Introductory instruction for married or engaged couples about Natural Family Planning is available by appointment from NFP consultant Gloria Gillogley. Call (650) 345-9076 for information about NFP. Retrouvaille, a program for troubled marriages. The weekend and follow up sessions help couples heal and renew their families. Presenters are three couples and a Catholic priest. Call Peg or Ed Gleason at (415) 2214269 or edgleason@webtv.net.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a dynamic marriage enrichment experience designed to deepen the joy a couple shares. Call (888) 568-3018.

The Adoption Network of Catholic Charities offers two free information meetings for families considering adoption on the 2nd Tues. of every month at 98 Bosworth, San Francisco at 7 p.m., and on 1st Wed. at 36 37th Ave., San Mateo at 7 p.m. Call (415) 406-2387.

Single, Divorced, Separated May 19: Once More With Love, a one-day workshop lor 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 Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park .

Designed to help widowed, divorced and separated persons and those who have suffered 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 activities. 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 (4 15) 273-5521.

New Wings at St. Thomas More Church, SF meets on 3rd Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Call Alan Fiskat (415) 584-2861 or e-mail stmchurch@hotmail.com. Call Ron Landucci at (650) 583-6016 about upcoming social activities. May 12: Boat trip and picnic at Angel island; May 17: Are you ready for remarriage? 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) 3663802; St. Andrew, 1571 Southgate Ave., Daly City, 3rd Mon. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Call Eleanor and Nick Fesunoff 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) 5672020, 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 18-20: Do you want to deepen your spirituality and serve people in need as a Sister of Mercy?

Are you a woman age 18 to 45? Come to a weekend of discernment at Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. Contact Mercy Sister Lenore Green for more information at (650) 340-7434.

Lectures/ Ctasses/Radio-TV Join Joe Stinson for "Good Grief" Sundays at 9 a.m. on Catholic Family Radio, KDIA 1640 AM. Call (650) 866-3525.

Mon - Fri. at 7 p.m.: Catholic Hour featuring recitation of the Rosary and motivating talks and music with host Father Tom Daly. Tune your radio to KEST -1450 AM. "Mosaic ", a public affairs program featuring discussions about the Catholic Church today. 1st Sundays 6:00 a.m., KPIX-Channel 5. "For Heaven's Sake", a public affa irs program featuring discussions and guests, 5 a.m. 3rd Sunday of the month, KRON-Channel 4. Both shows are sometimes preempted or run at other times , please check listings. Produced by the Communications Office of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

May 16, 23: Father Francis Tiso speaks on the Gospel of John at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church , Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley.

Call (415) 388-4190.

May 26: Retro Fashion Show and luncheon sponsored by Catholic Charities Auxiliary of San Mateo County at St. Dunstan Parish, 1133 Broadway, Millbrae beginning at 11 a.m. Fashions are fro m the group 's Primrose House resale shop promoting the theme "What' s old is new again." Tickets $25.

Reserve by May 22. Call (650) 349-1162 , 348-5750 , 344-8304, 697-6159.

June 1 and 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. June 1: SI grad , Oakland Mayor and former Gov. Jerry Brown. Call (415) 461-0704.

June 2: St. Kevin, the Saint/St. Kevin , the Church, a homecoming dinner dance commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Bernal Heights ' churc h and the upcoming 80th anniversary of the parish in the parish hall on Ellsworth St. off Cortland. Tickets $25.

On June 3, former pastor, Father James O'Malley will preside at a noon homecoming Mass followed by entertainment and a reception. Call (415) 648-5751.

3rd Fri.: Open house and pot luck dinner and bingo at Catholic Kolping Society, 440 Taraval St., SF. No-host bar 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; bingo 8 p.m.

Call Bill Taylor at (415) 731-1177.

Knights of Columbus of the Archdiocese meet regularly and invite new membership. For information about Council 615, call Tony Blaiotta at (415) 661-0726; Dante Council, call Vito Corcia at (415) 564-4449; Mission Council, call Paul Jobe at (415) 333-6197; Golden Gate Council , call Mike Stilman at (415) 752-3641.

3rd Sat.: Handicapables gather for Mass and lunch at St. Mary Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF, at noon. Volunteer drivers always needed. Call (415) 584-5823.

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Reunions 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 16: Presentation High School , San Francisco , class of '51 celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Villa Hotel , El Camino Real , San Mateo.

For more information , call Audrey Sylvester Trees at (650) 592-0273.

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.

Sept. 8: Mercy High School, SF class of '86 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, SF. Preliminary information already mailed, invitations to follow. Classmates who have not been contacted should call Deborah Heffernan Hinds at (925) 694-2843.

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 Elementary School, SF. The school is developing an alumni newsletter. Please call (415) 452-0177 and leave your name, address and phone number.

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May 14-28: World Wonders , an exhibit featuring the art of College of Not re Dame, Belmont alumna Char Pribuss , founder of Paintbrush Diplomacy, an international art and writing exchange program, Wiegand Gallery on the College of Notre Dame campus, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Free admission. Call (650) 351-6611 for times.

May 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 before May 5 performance. Tickets $25.

Call (415) 587-5866.

May 20: Learn to Save a Life, a free training in CPR at the San Francisco Zoo from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Participants get into zoo free. Sponsored by American Heart Association. To register, call (888) 443-2787.

May 13: Harpsichordist Tamara Lang makes a Sunday Afternoon of Music in Santa Sabina Chapel, 25 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael at 2:30 p.m. $15. Call (415) 457-7727.

May 29: If you experience persistent heartburn two or more days a week , you will benefit from this workshop at the Sunset Senior Center, SF. Free and open to the public. Call (866) 321-LEADER or www.acidcontrol.com.

Sunday s in May: 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. April 21: hear Roger Fisher, organist. Tickets for this performance only, $10/$5.

Food & Fun May 11: See the film Romero and dialogue with Father Ron Burke , fo rmer pastor of St. Bruno Parish, San Bruno and longtime missionary in Central America. St. Dominic Parish hall, 2390 Bush St. at Steiner, SF at 6:30 p.m. Call (415) 567-7824.

May 12: Annual fundraiser benefiting the Homeless Prenatal Program at the Presidio's Golden Gate Club featuring silent auction, dancing, food and lots of fun. Tickets $35. Proceeds help fund six programs serving poor and homeless women and families. Call (415) 546-6756 , ext. 19.

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 S5. 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 seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont.

Tickets $35/ Youth $10. Limited seating. Food by Palmdale Estates Catering. Call (510) 624-458.

Sundays in May: 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. Calf (415) 983-0405.

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

Datebook is a free listing for parishes, schools and non-profit groups. Please include event name, time, date, place, address and an information p hone number. Listing must reach Catholic San Francisco at least two weeks before the Friday publication date desired.

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Reviewed by Brian T. Olszewski Catholic News Service Are there any Catholics who have never strugg led with some part of their faith , who have never been challenged to live according to the teachings of the church?

There might be some, but the rest of the faithful have stories of strugg les, disenchantment , of walking away from practicing their faith .

"Welcome Home!" consists of 11 stories from Catholics who left the church and came back. Most follow a similar path: they were born Catholic and attended at least eight years of Catholic school , during which a Baltimore Catechism-approach to faith formation was employed.

Somewhere, be it in college, the workplace or the military, these individuals found themselves searching for something other than what the church taug ht them.

They tried other faiths , or tried living with no attachment to any religious denomination. Different circumstances broug ht each back to the church , and they are living happ ily with their newfound rediscovery.

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Since each person ' s faith journey is unique , one has lo accept the stories as they are. But one has to wonder, since most of the stories are from people who went throug h adolescence in the '70s and '80s, if psychological factors and cultural influences were as much at work as was their detachment from practicing their faith.

The stories should have been edited more tig htly.

Even the most moving testimony doesn 't need to be told in 35-plus pages. In fact, the more insp iring stories are told in fewer pages.

If you are what the publisher term s a "revert ," you might enjoy reading how others have come back to the church. For those whose departure from the church parallels the post-Vatican II tumult many experienced , it might be the source of insp iration the publisher intended.

Those who have grown in their faith by immersing themselves in the living, growing church , who have withstood the difficult times in their individual and community religious experiences, and who are able to proclaim and live the Word of God as a result of those experiences will be glad that these 11 "reverted." Their response , however, might be, "Good. You're back. Now, we have hungry people to feed , prisoners to visit, and naked people to clothe, Let 's get busy. " Olszewski is editor and general manager of the Northwest Indiana Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of Gary, Ind.

Capsule Film Reviews "Un der the Sand "

"The Forsaken " Worthless vampire thriller in which a young man (KenSmith) driving across the country picks up a hitchhiker (Brendan Febr)who turns out to be a vampire hunter tracking blood-sucking freaks . Writer-director J.S. Cardone 's bloodfest has superficial characters and an incoherent narrative which bores and disgusts. Excessive violence and gore, a few sexual situations, intermittent nudity, constant rough language and sporadic profanity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is 0 — morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R — restricted.

Affecting tale about a middle-aged professor (Charlotte Rampling) who deals with the mysterious disappearance of her husband by pretending he is still alive. Greatly aided by a superb lead performance, director Francois Ozon has created a stirring film about personal bereavement that is both memorable and forceful in its simplicity. Subtitles. A few sexual situations and brief full nudity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III — adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

Plodding drama about a divorced photojournalist (Terry Kinney) who unexpectedl y gains custod y of his 13-year-old daughter (Ellen Muth) just as his professional and personal lives spin out of control. Bland performances , shallow characterizations and strained dialogue undermine director James Ryan ' s well-intentioned debut feature . An imp lied sexual encounter , some rough language and brief profanity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III — adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.-

Frantic sequel set in 1933 Egypt where plucky parents (Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz) must rescue their little boy (Freddie Boath) as well as the fate of the world from revived ancient evildoers with magical powers. Writer-director Stephen Sommers' overblown action flick is all nonstop physical confrontations and splashy special effects , with characterizations and narrative lost in all the sound and fury. Much horror-fantasy violence and a few sexual references. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-IV — adults ,

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Dr. Daniel J. Kugler Licensed Marriage and Family Therap ist Certified Pastoral Counselor

Cook, part time for Maryknoll Fathers Residence. Hours 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Telephone: (415) 921-4028, (415) 921-1100

First Resort , a Christian ministry in the Bay Area who provides licensed medical and counseling care for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies and teen sexual abstinence education in the schools , has a number of paid and volunteer positions available. Needed for the new San Francisco office are: licensed registered nurs e, licensed counselor, and lay counselors (will train). Each position is available for a volunteer for 4 hours a week or paid position up to 24 hours a week. Needed for both sides of the Bay - Chief Operating Officer, fulltime position.

Please e-mail resume to: 0aklandFR@rcn.com, subject: Human Resources or send to: Human Resources , First Resort 400-30th Street, Suite 401, Oakland, CA 94609

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CALL (415) 614-5642

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Burlingame Is now hiring for 2001-2002 school year

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

Adult, Family, Couple, Psychotherapy, LCS 18043

650-869-5479

Please mail resume to: Principal 1328 Cabrillo Ave. , Burlingame, CA 94010 or fax resume to (650) 343-5620

Join our class and be paid to train for your certification as a nursing assistant. If you enjoy helping others , call us today and enroll in our class. We encourage our CNAs to go on to LVN and RN programs and give financial help! Call or stop by:

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Nineteeth Avenue Healthcare Center 2043 19th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 661-8787 EOE

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Adult Beginners Children of nil levels Yearly Recitals $50 mo. once a week lesson

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An Emergency Backup Generator can: • Keep your home iomtbri.ib!c , safe and well lighted • Keep your business operating without disruption

SPARKLE CONSTRUCTION T W . .w au the necessary work; • Determines the size gene rator you need • Obtains all the permits • Completes the installation Call f ir a f r ee estimate for your home or business.

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Catholic San Francisco seeks a volunteer to help index issues of newspaper.

Requires Apple computer and word software familiarity. Commitment is eight hours per issue and indexing can be done on a flexible schedule. Good cause and friendly environment.

If you have interest, please call Judy Morris at (415) 61 4-5638

BOOKKEEPER CYO's Family Preservation program, serving the Spanish-speaking community of San Rafael's Canal District , is seeking a Community Organizer. Position is responsible for overall administration of program including delivery of bilingual parenting classes, development of in-home family services and coordination of children 's athletic programs.

FAX resume to CBS Director 415-406-2361 or e-mail mtaylor@cyosf.org.

Peninsula, 19 hrs. per week flexible.

Familiarity with Quickbooks andADP Payroll prefetred.

Fax resume to Barbara at 650.369.3641

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

Generous benefit packages for generous nurses.

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

for Sacramental Preparation and Family Life ST. BRIDGET PARISH , a parish of 860 households located in Northeast Seattle , seeks an enthusiastic and energetic person to assist in coordinating the educational and sacramenta l needs of the parish and in integrating its young families into the full life of the parish.

Successful candidate will be a person who is: a knowledgeable and active Roman Catholic; familiar with the liturgical life and sacramental teachings of the Church; equipped with strong communication and organizational skills; able to recruit and support volunteers; a people person and team player; familiar with programs/methods of sacramental preparation, such as RCIA and infant baptismal preparation.

Parish experience desirable; some evening and weekend work expected. Send resume , salary requirements and cover letter describing relevant experience to Selection Committee , c/o Denny Duffell; St. Bridget Parish; 4900 NE 50th St., Seattle, WA 98105.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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: Position:

Computer Skills and Applications Keyboarding Teacher

Qualifications:

Business degree or certificate; teaching experience a plus

Salary/Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience (medical , dental, and disability insurances; retirement program.)

Please send resume to: Linda Ambrosini, Assistant Principal Mercy High School 3250-19th Avenue,San Francisco, CA 94132 Phone: (415) 334-0525 Fax : (415) 334-9726

A non-profit skilled nursing/residential facility for religious women, with low patient/staff ratio in a peaceful and serene environment , has the following immediate openings: REGISTERED OR LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES P/T benefited positionfor p.m. shift and on-call positions for all shifts.

Current CA license and CPR certificate required. 3-6 mos. experience in Gerontology preferred. New graduates welcome .

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS P/T benefited positionforp.nl. shift and on-call positionsfor all shifts.

Current CA license and CPR certificate required. 1 year prior experience preferred.

Competitive salary rates commensurate with experience. Oncall and shift differentials offered.

Send resumes to:

Sisters of Mercy, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010 Attnr HR Fax: (650) 347-2550 E-mail: cricafrente @mercyburl.org

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Notre Dame High School , Belmont CA is seeking full time faculty for the 2001-02 academic year in: Foreign Language (Spanish) Religious Studies Science Technology Minimum Requirements for Notre Dame High School • Bachelor of Arts Degree and • California Teaching Credential (preferred) • Master 's Degree in Theology or Religious Studies Salary and benefits reflect the competitive range approved

by Notre Dame High School's Board of Directors (Placement on the scale is dependent on degrees , qualifications , and experience) Degree and Credential preparation should be consistent with guidelines set fort h by the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Located on 11.6 acres , Notre Dame High School was founded in 1851 in San Jose. The school moved to its present site in Belmont in 1922. In the past five years , the school has experienced a 39% increase in enrollment. Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent and resume to:

JoAnn Kozloski , Associate Principal Notre Dame High School 1540 Ralston Avenue BeJmont , California 94002

(650) 595-1913 / FAX (650) 593-9330 e-mail: jkozloski @ndhsb.org

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advertising for any reason deemed ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ¦IVMN>M1*HIitU appropriate. We want our readers to Count each word separately. know that it is not always possible to Count each unit of a date as one word verify promises made by our advertisers. unless it appears as xx/xx/xx.

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j Most Rev. Bishop John C. Wester Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco and r The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of San Francisco fln

INVITE YOU TO SHARE MEMORIAL DAY MASS MONDAY, MAY 28th - 11:00 A.M.

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma 1Most Rev. John C. Wester, Principal Celebrant Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Menlo Park Rev. Lawrence C. Goode , Celebrant

Dedication of the new j Ij j St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium immediately f ollowingMass

Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, San Rafael Rev. Louis Robello , Celebrant j Ie invite you to spend time this Memorial Day at your

Catholic Cemeteries. Please j oin us in remembrance and prayer for all who are buried in these holy grounds.

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Holy Cross CatholicCemetery Santa Cruz Avenue • Menlo Park

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