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by Tom Burke Salesian Father Ben Dabbene , vicar for parishes and in residence at St. Mary's Cathedral, said he recently had his garage blocked for almost an hour by a police car. On the driver 's return , Father Ben said with a smile that the next time it happens, a ticket will be issued and it "won't be to heaven." No alternative itinerary was discussed. Salesian Father Jack Giacomini of St Peter and Paul Parish left last month for Italy and a sabbatical . Father Jack celebrates 60 years as a Salesian in September and 49 years as a priest in June.... Tom King is the new developmen t director for Together in the Mission of Education, an ongoing fundraising campaign to ease the tuition crunch on Catholic school families. Tom has helped TIME expand from eight to 11 Catholic elementary schools in the City and says he's got all stops out to continue the grou p 's growth....

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From left: Frank Hudson , Maria Cunningham , Archbishop William J. Levada and Nuria Higueras , president Little Children 's Aid Junior Auxiliary.

Catholic Charities ' Little Children 's Aid Junior Auxiliary will honor Frank Hudson, with its Alice Phelan Sullivan Award at the annual gala, "Odyssey 2000" on Feb. 12. Frank is Charities' chief executive officer and a doer of good in these parts for many a year. Junior Connie D'Aura says $100 ducats will get you "fine fane , dancing and a fabulous view." The Juniors ' raise money year round to benefit Charities' programs for children including St. Joseph's Village. For information, call event chair, Maria Cunningham at (415) 643-5043. Co-chair is Nancy Murphy. Some of the cast and crew from TV's "Nash Bridges" have already reserved seats....I' ve heard there was some speculation that liturgy would not recognize Y2K and at the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, all rites would revert to preVatican II forms.. ..Father Mario Farana, pastor of St. Paul Parish, reminded recently about Mother Teresa's response to a journalist who said she "would go anywhere, do anything " to further the late sister's work. "Go home and love your family," the saint of Calcutta told her. .., San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph Sheridan was one of the piper 's who led the procession at recent funeral services for the two SF policemen killed in a helicopter crash. Joe, a lifelong member of Holy Angels Parish, Colma, worships there today with his wife, Gina.... Live-in

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students from Portola Valley's Woodside Priory helped pack food for the poor at San Francisco 's St. Anthony Foundation a coupla' months ago with some staying on to serve dinner at the organization 's St. Anthony Dining Room. Chef hats off and safety bells raised for these good young souls who like many of our teens are making real attempts at learning about poverty and helping people beat it. A not too long ago tally of community service hours put in by the more than 8,000 students attending Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese revealed that each young man and woman is doing something for someone else at least 25 hours per year. Keeping in mind that thousands of Catholic high school students are involved in similar programs at non-Catholic schools, we can be confident diat our princi pal precept to love one another is in good hands.... Hard hats off to parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mill Valley for coming to the aid of neighbor Village Baptist Church in Marin City after hearing a fire had destroyed the worship space. A spontaneous collection raised more than $2,500 for the Protestant community 's rebuilding effort.. ..In November, priests from throughout the Archdiocese gathered for the annual Priests' Day at St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park. Father Larry Goode says "there were so many priests" the traditional grudge basketball marathon pitting seminarians against the fathers had each group putting two teams on the court. Father Goode 's report on points scored was a bit vague 'cept to say the priests won at least one of the five games played. Oldest member of the priests ' team was Father Ray Kenny, a pastor in the Diocese of San Jose and a teammate at USF of hoops great Bill Russell. Father Goode says another showdown at the nets is scheduled for St. Patrick's Day.... Sausalito's Star of the Sea Parish said thanks to John Libberton, Eric and Bob Souza and Paul Thompson for changing all the lights in the church....Holy Name of Jesus Parish said their prayers have been heard in parishioner Victor Lee being accepted to the Alexian Brothers as a novice Paulist Father Bob Pinkston, new pastor of Old St. Mary's Cathedral and who also served there 25 years ago, told parishioners he "never expected to be lucky enough to be stationed" there again. Father Pinkston said his "primary purpose and love will always be" the OSM community, the peop le who make it the "wonderful and welcoming place it is."... St. Cecilia Parish said thanks to Mike Gordon for his work on special bulletin covers over the Advent/Christmas season....St. Benedict Parish says it helped 23 families at Thanksgiving due to parishioners' generosity and the hands

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Popcorn tub hats off to St. Gabriel Parish on its video libraiy....Father Mickey McCormick, pastor of Mission Dolores, affirms the Jubilee Year as a time to "turn our hearts toward God and to be reconciled with one another."... Congrats to Foster City's St. Luke Parish on its recent expansion of parish programs including religious education and youth activities... .Father Len Caligari , pastor of St. Peter Parish in Pacifica thanked and lauded parishioners for ongoing support of the poor at Assumption Parish in Pajaro. Assumption pastor, Father Antonio, told Father Caligari that in addition to the physical benefit of the gifts , they bring "smiles to the people 's faces and joy in their hearts." Thanks to everyone who called down to St. Pete 's with donations of bikes and microwave ovens after reading in this column that a search was on for such goods. The collection effort is off for now and we' 11 do our best to fill you in on when you can help again.... EagiisH • Chinese

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St. Benedict — p arish served as historic 'racial bridge '

By Clay O'Dell This month marked the first celebration of Martin Luther King Day in a new century. As the nation and the Church look forward to the next millennium, it is fitting to reflect on the past, and given the Dr. King holiday — and the fact he might be declared a martyr for Christ by the Church — the subject of the Archdiocese of San Francisco's own history regarding African Americans is particularly appropriate. In San Francisco itself the number of African Americans in general was small, and the number of black Catholics smaller yet, in the earl y 20"- century. But thanks to the efforts of religious orders and the Archdiocese itself that community became organized and flourished briefly in the middle part of the century. Their story is an integral part of the history of Catholicism in the Bay Area. Serious efforts to establish an ongoing mission to black Catholics did not begin in San Francisco until 1928. That year, the Sisters of the Helpers of the Holy Souls established a mission to "Colored Catholics" in a former residence at 1565 O'Farrell St.. Although at the time this area of the Western Addition was not yet predominately black , African Americans had already begun to congregate around Fillmore Street. A black community center named after Booker T. Washington was located nearby at 1433 Divisadero St., and along Fillmore some black-owned businesses had appeared. The mission, named after St. Benedict the Moor, was staffed by the Sisters and run by Mother Mary of St. Felix. In its fi rst years St. Benedict developed a small but fairly vibrant following. Dominican Father Palmer celebrated Mass at the mission until his departure after Easter in 1930. In a sixmonth period that year, attendance at Sunday Mass averaged between 60 and 70 — with four marriages and nine confirmations.

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Rev. King's name on Catholic list of martyrs sparks interest By Jerry Filteau WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Americans prepared to observe the anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday this month, popular interest was piqued by media reports the Vatican might declare him as a modern Christian martyr later this year. The speculation is not entirely accurate. It appeal's very few and possibly even no names will actually be announced at the event in question — an ecumenical jubilee year service May 7 at Rome's Colosseum honoring thousands of 20thcentury Catholic and non-Catholic Christians around the world who shed their blood for Christ. Nor is the event to be anything like the ceremonies formally pronouncing someone blessed or a saint — as is usually implied in discussions of the Church declaring someone a martyr. Even without added hype, though, the bare facts behind the speculation are noteworthy. When the Vatican asked Church officials around the world to submit names of 20th-century martyrs who could be honored for having given up their lives in witness to their faith, it specifically asked them to include non-Catholics. Many scholars have described this as an unprecedented ecumenical gesture. On the short list of about two dozen names submitted by the U.S. bishops was Rev. King, a Baptist minister. The slain civil rights leader, whose Jan. 15 birthday is commemorated as a national holiday, exemplified nonviolent resistance to racial injustice. Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville, 111., said the wide

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ROME (CNS) — A Rome university instituted by the Vatican offered a seminar on the Nazi Holocaust — and invited a rabbi to teach it. From Jan. 10-18 , Rabbi Leon Klenicki , interfaith affairs directo r at the Anti-Defamation League in New York and professor of Jewish theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington , N.Y., led a six-class seminar on Jewish theological responses to the Holocaust. The class was at the University of the Holy Cross, instituted by the Vatican in 1985 and run by the personal prelature of Opus Dei.

In a telephone interview from Bujumbura , Burundi , Snyder said the three men had spent Jan. 19 assessing food needs in remote government "regroupment " camps and were returning when they rounded a curve and saw a tree across the road. As the vehicle came to a stop, a man waving a gun "just point-blank opened fire on them ," Snyder said. When about 20 rebels came off a nearby hill and joined the shooting, the driver backed up the vehicle a little more than a mile to escape.

Catholic ballclub headed to Cuba

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — The baseball team from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul is in Havana. The team, which ranked No. 2 last year in the NCAA's Division III, apparentl y became the first college or university team to play in Cuba since Johns Hopkins University in 1986. The Jan 22-29 trip is scheduled to include cultural and educational outings , such as visits to museums, and perhaps time spent with Cuban college students and Uieir families.

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LOS ANGELES-The first lay president in the 75-year hisof Mount St. Mary's Change Northern Ireland p olice tory College in Los Angeles has LONDON (CNS) — The British government been named , Jacqueline announced wide-ranging changes to the police force in Powers Doud. Currently the Northern Ireland in a bid to attract more Catholic recruits. college's provost and academThe proposed changes include a new name for the Royal ic vice president, she will sucUlster Constabulary, which has a reputation among many ceed Carondelet St. Joseph members of Northern Ireland' s Catholic community as Sister Karen M. Kennell y, being dominated by Protestant members. In fall 2001, the who will retire June 30 after name of the Royal Ulster Constabulary will be changed to serving for 11 years. Doud has Police Service of Northern Ireland; 8 percent of the current a bachelor's degree in French Jacqueline Powers police force is Catholic — compared to more than 40 per- from Mundelein College of Doud, Ph.D. cent of the population at large. Chicago; a master's degree in literature from UC Berkeley; and a Ph.D. in education CRS workers unhurt after attack French from Claremont Graduate University. Before joining Mount WASHINGTON (CNS) — Rebels attacked a Catholic St. Mary's in 1999, she taught at Mundelein; served as dean Relief Services vehicle along a major Buru ndian road, but of Arts and Sciences and as associate professor of humanities the three aid workers inside the car escaped unhurt. at the University of LaVerne; and was a vice president of aca"Thank God they had an armored vehicle," said David demic affairs , dean of the faculty and interim president at Snyder, CRS spokesman. Woodbury University, Burbank.

Named coadjutor Pope John Paul II has named Bishop Roger L Schwietz of Duluth, Minn., as coadjutor archbishop of Anchorage , Ak. The appointment was announced by the apostolic nuncio in Washington Jan. 18.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Vatican spokesman dismissed as "baseless " a British newspaper report that said Pope John Paul II would need a wheelchair within two years. The Sunday Times, quoting unnamed physicians, said Jan. 23 the 79-year-old pontiff exhibited worsening symptoms of Parkinson 's Disease. One doctor was quoted as saying the Pope will need a wheelchair "within two years' time, at the most." Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said it was "not the first time that we read these 'prophecies,' which are later shown to be baseless."

Arrests in bishop s murder case

GUATEMALA CITY (CNS) — Police arrested three military officers and a cook in connection with the 1998 murder of Auxiliary Bishop Juan Gerardi Conedera of Guatemala City and issued a warrant for a priest believed to be residing in the United States. Meanwhile , the government said Jan. 23 that another "10 to 12 officers" are under investi gation. Retired Col. Disrael Lima Estrada , 58, a former head of military intelligence , and his son, Capt. Byron Lima Oliva , 30, were the first to be apprehended Jan. 22 in the Guatemalan capital. They Three students die in fi re have been charged with "extrajudicial killing. " Bishop Gerardi's elderly cook , Margarita Lopez , was taken into custody hours later on charges of Theresa Wilk, a Seton being an accomplice. Hall University student Army guard Jose Obdulio who escaped an early Villanueva was detained morning fire in her Jan . 23 in the city of dormitory, clutches a Quezada , about 40 miles stuffed bear outside east of Guatemala City. the student center in Police officers also arrived K; South Orange , N.J., with an arrest warrant at s o the home of the parents of Jan. 19. Three people s Father Mario Orantes, a died and 58 others § were injured in the fire priest who shared the recaX atBoland Hall. tory with Bishop Gerardi.

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A detailed "summary of the financial difficulties and million , of which $3.3 million insurance did not cover. In the initial steps taken to deal with the crisis " was distrib- addition , "risky" investments tied up $4 million , and Archbishop William J. Levada and more th an 60 uted to all parishioners of the diocese through parishes in committed construction projects exceeded $12 million. priests from the Diocese of Santa Rosa met Jan. 12 to mid-December as well as published on the diocese's Web "Diocesan pooled cash and equities were virtually discuss recommendations the priests made for restoring site: www.santarosacatholic.org. non-existent," the summary continues , "while parishes, the financially devastated diocese. In addition , it was announced Tuesday that five "town schools and other organizations showed millions of dol"It was a serious , respectful meeting and a good hall" style meetings would be held next week - at lars on deposit at the Chancery." exchange between the priests and the Archbishop, " Eureka(Jan. 31), Ukiah(Feb. 1), Napa (Feb. 2), Petaluma In their letter, the priests asked for Archbishop Levada explained archdiocesan Director of Communications (Feb. 3) and Santa Rosa(Feb. 4). to put into writing a verbal promise to repay each parish , Maurice Healy. "The Archbishop said he would be willSponsored and coordinated by the recently established school and other institution 's debt, with interest. The ing to meet with them again. " Diocesan Finance written commitment In December, the priests had submitted to Archbishop Council , the sessions should indicate the Levada a letter listing "recommendations for uniting "will provide opportu- A detailed 'summary of the f inancial amount owed to each Archbishop Levada , the clergy, reli gious , and laity into nities for parishioners entity and repayment joint ownership of the diocese, in order to restore trust to meet with officials difficulties and the initial steps taken should be reflected in and financial integrity, and to strengthen personnel. " The and discuss the current annual financial letter also asked for a group meeting with the state of the six-county to deal with the crisis' has been reports , the priests stipdiocese ," according to a Archbishop. ulated. recommendations included asking for at least diocesan press release. published on the diocese's Web site.... Specific Since being appointthree additional priest-members on the diocesan College Msgr. John Brenkle , ed to oversee the dioof Consultors. A Jan. 16 story in the Santa Rosa Press who was named cese, Archbishop Democrat said the priests sought an "expanded role". Finance Officer soon after Archbishop Levada took the Levada has implemented several steps to deal with the Heal y said "they were looking for a hearing of their con- diocese's reins , and James Dillon , a member of the "liquidity crisis," noted the summary. A one-year, $5 milcerns." Finance Council , will make presentations at each of the 7 lion bank loan was secured by non-parish real estate propThe priests also requested a new bishop be appointed p.m. gatherings. erty, the consolidated banking system was eliminated , and "sooner rather than later," and that they play "an active The Santa Rosa Diocese stands roughly $16 million construction projects were reduced to $5.8 million . part in the consultation process for the selection." into debt. The recovery effort has forced postponement of Diocesan subsidies to schools were eliminated and the "The Archbishop said he would pass on their concerns projects from Ukiah to Petaluma. Chancery budget was cut by $2.7 million. Additionall y, a and their thoug hts to Rome about the qualities and charThe Web site summary states, "The canon law man- request was made for $6 million in no-interest/low-interacteristics of a new bishop, " Healy noted. dates the submission of an annual report by the ordinary est loans from SF Metropolitan Province and California To restore financial accountability, the Jan. 12 priests ' (bishop) of a diocese to the finance council for its review. Dioceses. declaration asked that "a full y documented statement be Unfortunatel y and to great harm, the above mentioned Turning from financial matters to issues of trust , the issued . . . to tell our people the total story about what statutes of canon law were not complied with by the pre- 67 priests also requested , "in the future , official commuhappened" during Bishop Ziemann 's tenure. "Such a doc- vious (Bishop Ziemann 's)diocesan administration in the nications be given to us by mail or fax prior to their ument ," the letter continues , "would include the role of Diocese of Santa Rosa. " release in the public press ," and that the bishop 's "annuthe bishop, the vicar-general, the diocesan finance comThe summary explains during the past three years the al appeal" be delayed and renamed until parishioner trust mittee , the diocesan administrative staff , and the SCRIP Chancery operating deficit exceeded $5 million , and is restored. Center in creating our present situation. 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proclaim the message of Jesus , to build up the faith community in order to maximize the effectiveness of catechetical efforts , and to participate in opportunities of worship, fai th sharing and spiritual growth such as RENEW. Seasonal liturgical opportunities strengthen bonds of faith. Social responsibility through Christian service opportuniis the theme of "Lighting the Way to a New Century" ties are promoted within and beyond the parish and school Catholic Schools Week 2000 which is celebrated throughout communities. Students are involved in ongoing Christian the Archdiocese and across the United States from Jan. 30 to service that directly responds to the spiritual and corporal years of Catholic eduFeb. 5. This academic year marks 2000 the year our students are works of mercy. Throughout from the first moments when the new bom Christ and cation, involved in many and diverse service activities that range began teaching us how to live our faith. The shephis family herds and the wise men learned the miracle of Christmas from food , clothing and toy drives to building orphanages from Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Our students , currently in Mexico. Innumerable people benefit from our students ' enrolled in 65 elementary and 13 secondary schools, from social response to need as you may read in other stories in Novato in the north to Menlo Park in the south, participate in this issue of Catholic San Francisco. During his visit to St. Louis just one year ago, Pope this rich heritage of the Catholic educational experience. John Paul II made the followOur Catholic schools proing statement: "Catholic vide comprehensive , quality schools have proven to be of education to 29,254 students Catholic schools help children priceless value to generations in grades pre-kindergarten of children, teaching them to throug h 12th grade. (The to deepen their friendship with, know, love and serve God number of students increased and preparing them to take by 200 from the previous their knowledge of, and their their place with responsibility school year.) Almost 80 perin the community." This is cent of these students are commitment to, God. true of all Catholic schools, Catholic. More than half are ethnic minorities. This rich diversity prepares students to especially those in our Archdiocese. Our students are formed with Gospel values, and they live these values daily live in a multi-cultural world. The approximately 1,600 teachers of these students are in their homes, classrooms, parish churches, playgrounds important role models and teachers of faith . The Catholic and communities. Catholic schools help children to deepen identity of our schools is the highest priority. Educators and their friendshi p with, their knowledge of, and their comstudents with their parents and parish communities strive to mitment to God. This is at the heart of Catholic education.

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Our schools place great value on academic excellence. Research tells us that the longer a student stays in a Catholic school the better he/she does academically. Student progress is measured in a variety of ways, including portfolio work that shows growth over time , writing assessments and standardized tests. All elementary students take a "norm referenced" test called SAT 9 which is a unique form of assessment that provides principals, teachers, parents and students information other tests do not provide. It provides an opportunity to review overall performance in specific curricular areas. We have tracked our current eighth graders in mathematics, reading and language arts. Study the graphs with this essay. In math our students advanced from the 59th percentile as sixth graders to the 81st percentile as current eighth graders. In reading, the percentile growth over three years was 12 points. Similar SISTER GLENN ANNE, page 7

Catholic studies program begins at University of San Francisco During this spring 's commencement exercises, the University of San Francisco will be handing out its first certificates in Catholic studies. Paul Murp hy, the certificate program coordinator and

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assistant professor of history at the Jesuit-run university, said the Catholic studies program is for undergraduates seeking "a greater knowledge and degree of understanding of experiences of Catholics both in history and in the present." The certificate differs from a minor emphasis in theology because of the program's interdisciplinary aspect, requiring students to complete 21 units of core and elective courses, nine within the department of theology and religious stu dies, and the remaining 12 in either history, modern and classical languages, psychology, sociology or the honors program in the humanities. "This program gives a person the chance to take cours-

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dents achieve growth over time. And , they are achieving in the above average range. This same nend is evident at the secondary level also. While high school students do not, traditionally, take norm referenced tests, they do take the SAT and/or the ACT which predicts potential for success in college. Last year over 95 percent of our 12th grade graduates went to a two or four year college or university. We are proud of the academic success of all our students. Our Catholic schools are "Lighting the Way to a New Century." During this Jubilee Year we invite you to visit our schools and be energized by the spirit of faith community and the academic excellence.

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growth is evident in language arts, where as sixth graders the archdiocesan percentile was 62 and today as eighth graders the percentile is 79. Consistently, the average achievement scores of our eighth graders are significantly higher than the average scores of younger students. Why do our younger students have lower scores? There are many reasons such as home languages being other than English , and reading not being a terribly high value in this age of television and other media. However, stu-

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A 'peek' at recent Catholic high school grads' lives Compiled by Tom Burke

egories. Nicknamed "Smooth" by his football coaches, Dominique plans to Responding to a recent Catholic San Francisco query, make the military his local Catholic high schools supplied the following peek at career. "1 am very appreciawhat some of their recent graduates are doing. Immaculate Conception Academy, San Francisco tive of the solid educaStacey Fields, a 1997 graduate of Immaculate tion and the discipline I Conception Academy, says a semester in Ecuador, teaching received while at Heart fundamental English and ecology basics, "changed her life." Sacred "I didn 't even Cathedral ," Dominique said, adding his "expehave a passport rience in the classbut barely hesitatStacey ed," room " and the "foundaLt. Dominique B. Neal, USMC recalls. Living tion " it gave him played a major part in his being a commissioned officer today. was roug h, Stacey admitted Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco — infrequent Justin Johnson , a 1994 graduate of San Francisco 's showers, a new Archbishop Riordan High School , completed an underdiet and sleeping graduate degree in sociology, anthropology and music at Stacey Fields on a concrete the University of Notre Dame in 1999. floor — but "it was a beautiful experience." Grateful for the education he has received, Justin is spending Stacey taught in a one-room school for indigenous chil- this year as a volunteer with die San Francisco Urban Service dren. She and the students shared Spanish as a second lan- Project at Bret Harte Elementary School in the Hunters Point guage "but they spoke it better than I did," she said. District where he is coordinating a garden project and implementThe experience gave Stacey opportunities to hike in the ing a conflict resolution management project. Andes, climb a volcano and sleep in a jung le. "You don 't He intends to use the educational grant he will receive realize just how small you are until you 've stood under from sponsoring agency, AmeriCorp Program , to help trees and swung from vines through a jung le," she said. finance his dental school education. Stacey is currently a j unior at Sonoma State University While Notre Dame gave him "a sense of confidence" with possible transfer to New York's Fordham University and affirmed his "determination to succeed," he says, "I where she has been accepted for the fall. always brag about Riordan ". He pointed out that the expeSacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory School, San rience gave him "a set of values and concepts 1 will Francisco always carry with me." Annapolis graduate , Dominique B. Neal, is a 1993 Mercy High School, San Francisco alumnus of San Francisco 's Sacred Heart Cathedral • Debbie Baquiran, a 1993 graduate of Mercy High Preparatory and grew up in the City's St. Brendan Parish School , San Francisco, went on to complete studies at the where his parents, Queen and Booker, still reside. Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and today, The new Marine second lieutenant , who lettered in foot- after less than a year with Ralph Lauren Co., oversees the ball and track at SHCP, also ran at the Naval Academy entire operation of one of its exclusive designer wear stores. where he qualified for national meets in solo and relay cat• Quo Judkins is a 1994 alumna of Mercy, later gradu-

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ating from Mills College with a major in psychology and subsequentl y completing additional credits at Smith College in Massachusetts . She is now in New York hel ping poor families. • Alicia Ong is a 1999 honors graduate of Mercy who was admitted to Stanford as a sophomore after passing Advanced Placement Tests in seven areas of stud y. She is a former editor-in-chief of Mercy 's yearbook and while heading the publication helped update its production. Her major at Stanford is computer science. St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco Sebastian Bea, a 1995 graduate of San Francisco's St. Ignatius College Preparatory, is a senior at UC Berkeley majoring in economics and English. In 1997, Bea and the U.S. National Crew Team took first place in World Rowing in Championships France, an achievement equal to winning a gold medal in the Olympics. Curiousl y, the sport that he now calls "the ultimate " did not become part of his life until short_ . . ly before he graduat¦ j c Sebastian Bea „ i ced from St. Ignatius , rowing with the Sunset District school's crew team for less than three months. He continued with the sport at Berkeley, becoming a member of the school's varsity crew as a sophomore and finishing the year ranked third in the nation. That summer he was made a member of UC's elite senior team. On Jan. 20, Sebastian began training to compete for a spot on the U.S. boat racing in this September 's Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Mercy High School, Burlingame Jocelyne Takatsuno, a 1996 graduate of Mercy High School, Burlingame, is currently a senior at Mt. Holyoke College near Springfield, Mass. As a recent Weed Ford Mellon Fellowship winner, she spent last spring in Senegal , CATHOLIC GRADS, page 21

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By Paul Totah Some boy s shav e their heads when they join a swim team to hel p streamline their bodies. When seven members of the St. Ignatius College Preparatory School girls water polo team shaved their heads in October, however, they did it to support an eighth member - senior Danica Skibola , who was losing her hair after receiving chemotherapy for Hod gkin 's lymp homa. Fortunately, doctors say Danica's disease is 97 percent curable , and that she's responding well to treatments. She is also feeling buoyed by the love and support of her teammates , who are easily identifiable as they cruise the halls of SI with their short-cropped hair. While watching a World Cup soccer match at Stanford on the Fourth of July, Danica felt a lump on the base of her neck above her clavicle. Her doctor told her it was probably the result of an infection — not to worry.

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ting off one another ' s hair "But because it kept botherwith scissors. ing me during waterpolo prac"They tried to give me a tice, he finally ordered a biopsy Mohawk ," said Suman, "but it two months later," she recalled. didn 't quite work . My hair is After surgicall y removing two too thin. After awhile, we all lymph nodes, the doctor told looked like Boy George." Danica she had Hod gkin 's lymThen Danica 's father took p homa , a cancer of the lymhis clippers and gave each of p hatic system. the girls a buzz cut , leaving a Her first of four cycles of quarter-inch of hair remaining. chemotherapy began in "We never realized ' how October. She hopes to be finmuch we valued our haif ," ished with them by next month admitted Hansell. "High school . She also started radiation can be a judgmental place, but therapy in December. we have no regrets." After her first chemotherapy "You take for granted how session, she started to lose her you can hide behind your hair," hair. "That upset me," said said Bowler. "Now we don 't Danica , "and I cut it reall y quite blend in anywhere." short. It was hard for me to Senior Danica Skibola (right) is undergoing Luckily, the school rallied wake up and watch my hair fall treatment for Hodgkin 's lymphoma. Pictured out as I brushed it." with her is water polo teammate Beth Suman. behind the girls just as they rallied behind Danica. When her waterpolo team"The first day I came to mates first learned of the dis"my teacher passed around a sheet of class," said Lavelle, ease, they joked that they would shav e their heads , too. "We said that on impulse," said senior Erin Scollin. paper for my classmates to write comments to me. They "Then we really thoug ht about it and decided it was the told me that they thought I was very brave, that I had a big heart and that I set a good example. One girl wrote best thing we could do to make her feel better." , At firs t, a few friends said they would join Erin then that I was 'truly a woman for others. Talk about building more and more signed on. "It meant so much to me that the kingdom of God!'" "It 's worth ft even if we get stared at," said Rosales. they would do this ," said Danica. "How you look is a bi g ' "When we 're outside driving or in a store, peop le will deal when you re a 17-year-old girl. Their offer to shave their heads made it easier for me to come to school. It stare at us. Later, we all went hat shopp ing. I told the lad y diverted attention fro m me, and everyone has told me that at the reg ister why we were buy ing hats , and it made her I have such good friends. It 's really true." day. She started telling her co-workers." ' Dazols noted that "people at SI I' ve never spoken to On Oct. 28, the girls gathered at Danica s home in each other haircuts. The seven girls before will offer their support and tell me what good Novato to give seniors Beth Suman , Kate Bowler, Karen Dazols and friends we are to Danica." ATHLETE, page 11 Erin Scollin , juniors Jennifer Rosales and Heidi Lavelle and sophomore Krissy Hansell - took turn s cut-

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Athlete... ¦ Continued from previous page Their parents also offered support. "My mom calls me her little son," said Rosales. "My parents call me bald y," added Hansell. Lavelle ' s younger brothers , 13 and 10, got into the act and also shaved their heads.For the first month , the girls found everyone wanted to touch their heads. "It makes me feel a little like a pet ," smiled Suman. "But 1 like the feel of it, too. We all just run around rubbing our heads." Not everyone on the team shaved her head , including junior Stephanie Ruane. "It's great what these girls did , but there are other ways of supporting Danica beside shaving our hair. We try to show her support in other ways." The first game after the haircut , the girls faced Menlo School , a waterpolo powerhouse. The fled gling SI team thought it didn 't have a chance. But the girls played one of their best games ever, losing by a single point in overtime. "We never thought we'd come that close," said Lavelle. "Seeing everyone with shaved heads gave us energy and inspiration."

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By Dan Morris-Young NAZARETH £ £T^\ olitical opportunism above all else" is at the core of the controversy here y -J over Israeli government approval for construction of an Islamic mosque JL within a long tee shot of the famed Basilica of the Annunciation , according to the Catholic bishop of Nazareth. Bishop Giacinto-Boulos Marcuzzo pulled no punches in blaming Israeli officials for attempting to drive a wedge between Christians and Muslims and creating a situation that has left Christians in both Israel and the Palestinian territories "afraid for our future. " "Also, " he said, "we must ask about the future of all holy places here. If they can succeed by using force and violence here, what does the future hold?" The mosque controversy — being intensely felt and watched within Israel and the Palestinian areas — has drawn international attention including a strong letter of protest to Israel's ambassador to the United States from the president of the U.S. bishops, and widely reported objections from the Vatican. Latin-rite Patriarch of the Holy Lands Michel Sabbah has also repeatedly berated the mosque 's approval , calling for building an interfaith facility on the site as an alternative.

"What has been happening is certainly not happening from the nature of Nazareth ," he said, indicating Israeli political goals included a "divide and conquer " strategy. The bishop acknowledged that analysts have portrayed the upcoming papal trip to the Holy Land in light of the mosque issue, but said the Church itself "has never linked the two." At one point the disputed site had been designated for development as a plaza and bus parking area for pilgrims to the city. However, the Islamic Movement, the independent Muslim group advocating the mosque, contended the land belonged to the Islamic Religious Trust ("Waq f"). While the courts were deliberating the case, officials of both the former Netanyahu government and the current Ehud Barak coalition that succeeded it told the Muslim sect they would be allowed to build a mosque there. An Israeli court in October, however, ruled the site was state property, not "Waqf land. Regardless, a Bishop Marcuzzo stressed construction permit reportedly signed by five government the Nazareth tension "has ministers has been issued for the mosque, apparently in somewhat scaled down form . Current plans call for the nothing to do with the building state to turn over about 450 square meters of land — less of a mosque - not at all... " than a fourth of the contested site — that will be combined with privately owned adjacent properly for the mosque. An Islamic Movement spokesperson was quoted as saying the government itself would foot the bill for the mosque. Government officials have not responded directly when asked to deny or verify the report. Bishop Marcuzzo stressed the Nazareth tension "has nothin g to do with the building of a mosque - not at all, at all, at all. " The Church does not object to the building of mosques, he said , but erecting one in the shadow of the Basilica of the Annunciation will lead to "conflict and division. " He and other Church spokesmen say local Christians clearly understand the attempt to build so near the major pilgrimage site as a provocation and form of intimidation. Bishop Marcuzzo confirmed that U.S. bishops' leader Bishop Joseph A. If it is allowed at such a major location and with such clear Fiorenza of Galveston was on target in his letter to Ambassador Zalman Shovai in which backing from Israeli officials , an ominous message will have been he accused Israeli government ministers of pandering for Muslim votes last spring while sent to Christian citizens of Israel, he said. canvassingArab communities, indicating they would push for the mosque's approval. Bishop Marcuzzo accused the government of "rewarding" Israel's population is roughly 20 percent Arab. Three quarters of that number violence and mayhem. "Are we protected by law or are we at the are Muslims. Many observers see the Arab Muslim community as the swing vote in close mercy of violence?" die bishop asked. "We (Christians) are a small elections. Nazareth's bishop also underscored the accuracy of Bishop Fiorenza 's charges minority and this is a veiy serious question." that "internal security forces" were involved in agitating the crisis, notabl y last Easter He said "the question of Nazareth" has been added to ecowhen three days of inter-group mob violence erupted — beatings, car burnings , and nomic and social pressures on the Christian population which for attacks on local, pre-dominantly Christian-owned shops and businesses. several years has been dwindling in all of the Middle East. In the midst of the violence, police "Unfortunately I receive did not intervene as they should have, said every day families who tell me Bishop Marcuzzo and many others. they are considering emigrating "We do not want to lose the historic harmony Christian-Muslim tension in to find a better future for their of Muslimsand Christians, " Bishop Marcuzzo said. Nazareth is out of sync with its history, children , " he told Catholic San Bishop Marcuzzo said. "When I came here 1 "especiallyhere in Nazareth. We are a symbol. Francisco. came from other areas th at also have good He pointed out , for examOur peopleshare preciousroof s. Christian-Muslim relationships , " he said, ple, that more Christians from We are the samepeople with the same culture, but the level of mutu al respect and cooperaRamallah live in the United tion he encountered in Nazareth "positively the samelanguage, the same history." States than now reside in the city astounded me". itself , a short drive north of «~«»»-~~-"--—-«-«—«-—--^^ For example, he noted, the leader Jerusalem and the location of of the city 's chief White Mosque approached him in the past to review a planned sermon most Palestinian Authority ministries' head quarters. An annual ™Sli^^HI on how Jesus is portrayed in the Koran. The Muslim leader wanted to make sure there gathering of former Ramallah residents is staged annually in the was nothing offensive to Christians in his text, the bishop explained. U.S., and recently drew several thousand , he said. Muslims considerJesus a prophet. The Koran, Islam's holy book, tells of Mary and Echoing Patriarch Sabbah, the bishop said the site "should come back to the the virgin birth. original idea of being a public place , a place to build dialogue , a place to study, a place of "We do not want to lose" the historic harmony of Muslims and Christians, " meeting. If diere is good will , this is still possible." Bishop Marcuzzo said, "especially here in Nazareth.We are a symbol. Our people share preHe hinted behind-the-scenes negotiations continue. "Not the last word has been cious roots. We are the same people with the same culture, the same language, die same said yet," he said. history." Father Raed A. Abushahlia , chancellor of the Latin Patriarchate which encom-

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passes Nazareth , said the local Church strategy is to lobby the "authentic , legitimate " Muslim leadership to put pressure on the Islamic Movement "to change its mind" . To date, however, statements opposing the mosque by various Muslim muftis (top religious leaders) in both Israel and Arab nations has had little impact. Saudi Arabia , site of Islam's two most holy sites, Mecca and Medina , offered to pay for a mosque if it was erected at another site. Even pressure from Palestinian Authority President Yaser Arafat has been ignored. Bishop Marcuzzo said he was present at a function addressed by Arafat during the Christmas season a year ago at which the Palestinian told assembled Christian leaders that even if the controverted site was "Waqf" property, the Muslim community should tu rn the land over "to their Christian brothers and sisters" in commemoration of the Holy Year. Interestingly, the mufti of the Nazareth area did attend the unveiling of the proposed mosque 's cornerstone Nov. 23 in a ceremony attended by thousands of Muslim men who set off fire works, threw fists in the air triump hantl y, and shouted slogans such as "With our blood and spirit we will redeem you Salah-ud-Din , " a reference to the 12th-century sultan who reconquered Jerusalem from the Crusaders. The Pope 's preliminary itinerary includes Nazareth on March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation , and "should not be exp loited or interpreted" outside the context of a religious pil grimage "to the biblical lands , " Bishop Marcuzzo said.

Built over the sitereveredas the place inhere the Angel Gabriel revealed to Mary the role she would p l a yin salvationhistory,Nazareths' Basilica of the Annunciation has been a major destinationfor Christianpilgrims since even before its completion and consecration in 1969-

Dan Morris-Young, editor of Catholic San Francisco, recentlyreturned from a trip to the Holy Land.

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Vatican confirmed that Pope John Paul II will travel to Jordan , Israel and Palestinian territories in March on his long-awaited visit to the Holy Land — and will also visit sites in Egypt in late February. The highlig hts of the March 20-26 visit include liturgies in Jerusalem and Bethlehem and meetings with representatives of Christianity, Islam and Judaism . The Pope will also celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth , which became a site of controversy last year when Muslims announced plans to build a mosque next to the church. The Vatican announced the tri p after several months of talks with Israeli , Palestinian and Jordanian officials. The A RussianOrthodox priest from the Ukraine lifts a large wooden crossfrom the Jordan River during a service commemorating the Vatican statement noted the baptism of ChristJ an. 18. Scores of Christum pilgrims entered the main events but did not provide a detailed schedule of the chilly watersfrom the West Bank, near the location believed to be whereJohn baptized Jesus. (CNS photofrom Reuters) Pope 's visit, his first to the Holy Land. In Jerusalem, Latin-rite Patriarch Michel Sabbah said Jan. 12 the Pope would also visit the city's Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and a Palestinian refugee camp near Bethlehem. In Jordan, the Pope will visit a pilgrimage site on the Jordan River commemoratingJesus' baptism, he said. Despite continuing problems in the region , the Pope was detennined to make the tri p during the Jubilee Year, which commemorates the 2,000th anniversary of Christ 's birth. In Jordan March 20-21, the Pope will also visit the Monastery of Mount Nebo , the mountain from which Moses looked upon the promised land of Canaan after leading the Israelite tribes to safety. He will also celebrate Mass in a stadium in Amman , the capital , and hold meetings with Jordanian King Abdullah II. In Israel and the Palestinian territories March 21-26, the pontiff will celebrate Masses in Bethlehem; at the Cenacle, or Hal l of the Last Supper, on Mount Zion in Jerusalem; at the Mount of Beatitudes near the Sea of Galilee; at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth ; and at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. In Jerusalem , the Pope will greet Jewish reli gious authorities at the Western Wall , or Wailing Wall, the p lace most venerated by Jews, and will meet briefly with Muslim representatives at the AlAqsa Mosque, the ancient center of Muslim worship. The Pope was to hold meetings with Israeli President Ezer Weizman, with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and with Palestinian Nati onal Authority Chairman Yaser Arafat. The Vatican did not specify when and where the meetings with political leaders would take place . Patriarch Sabbah said the local Church welcomed the Pope and the realization of his desire to visit the Holy Land. "The Pope has always wanted to visit the Holy Land, and now he is realizing his hope and (the local Church) is welcoming him , " Patri arch Sabbah said at a press conference. "This is a religious and spiritual visit, and we expect spiritual fruits for the local Christian church. We hope the meeting with religious leaders will bring about more openness and more fraternity among all Christians and among all reli gions, " he said. The Pope will bring a message of peace, justice and reconciliation to the region, said Patriarch Sabbah . "The Pope 's message is always for the whole world and for all human beings." The Pope 's visit to Nazareth is not an indication that the controversy over the mosque has been solved, said Patriarch Sabbah . Similarly, he said, the Pope 's visit to the Jordanian Wadi al Kharrar baptismal site on the Jordan River does not indicate any papal support of the site as the true location of Jesus* baptism , as opposed to the baptismal site on the side of the river under Israeli control. Pope John Pau l II will make a three-day trip to Egypt in late February,stopping in Cairo and at the biblical site of Mount Sinai, the Vatican also announced. The Pope is scheduled to arrive in Egypt Feb. 24 for meetings with political and religious leaders, celebrate Mass for the small Catholic community in Cairo the next day and make a visit to the fourth-century Monastery of St. Catherine near Mount Sinai before returning to Rome Feb. 26.

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Toward a civil discourse

In the political arena, Californian s have become somewhat inured to overstatement and hyperbole. But the current political campaign being waged against Proposition 22, which is on the March 7 ballot , breaks new ground in rhetorical misrepresentation. What is Proposition 22'? It is a statewide measure that would add one simple sentence to the existing California legal code: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid in California." Supporters of Propositi on 22, including the California Conference of Catholic Bishops, make several arguments in favor of the measure. They say Proposition 22 is necessary to preserve the traditional concept of marriage as between a man and a woman and to validate the unique role that marriage plays in our society through the procreation and nurturing of future citizens. In light of a recent court decision in Vermont, proponents of the measure also argue that without the passage of Proposition 22, marriage could be redefined in California without this defining vote of its citizens. Proponents say individual rights are not affected by the initiative . They stress the sole essence of the measure is a concern for traditional marriage and family, and a recognition of the benefits that society derives from these institutions. The Catholic bishops ' support for the measure reflects Catholic teaching that marriage is a faithful , exclusive and lifelong union between one man and one woman joined in an intimate partnership of love and life - a union that is open to procreation by the man and woman joined in marriage. However, a sharply critical opposition counters die moderate arguments of Proposition 22 supporters. Opponents of Proposition 22 call it "an anti-gay ballot measure." They repeat a mantra labeling the measure "unfair, divisive and intrusive." The opposition campaign says the measure is "a mean-spirited effort to divide and polarize Cal ifornians.. .and further a broader, right-wing agenda for [the] state." It is called "an assault on the gay and lesbian community and equal rights " that is "funded by rightwing extremists." In the end, this kind of rhetorical overreach undermines the arguments of Proposition 22 opponents and places additional hurdles in the path of constructive dialogue. For example, Catholic bishops can hardly be characterized as "right-wing extremists." Moreover, the initiative qualified for the state ballot in a wildly successful grass-roots petition campaign with the greatest number of unpaid signatures ever gathered in the state 's history; 31 other states have passed similar laws precluding same-sex marriage; and the 19% Defense of Marriage Act, which denied federal recognition of same-sex marriages was passed overwhelmingly by Congress and was signed into law by the president. Both state and nation traditionally have recognized an interest in supporting strong marital relationships so that the next generation of citizens can be raised in a nurturing environment. Thus, government has extended to families various benefits to aid them in the responsibilities they have assumed. These benefits, such as insurance coverage and next-of-kin acknowledgements, are not individual benefits, but rather family benefits. Likewise, the California bishops noted, "Federal and state laws acknowledge the unmistakable uniqueness of maniage and the family. Parents are supported in this endeavor by benefits to married couples, not as privileges bestowed on them as individuals, but in recognition of and assistance to them in their distinctive responsibility of raising and educating their children." Those who support Proposition 22 would agree that justice may dictate the allowance of hospital visits, rights of inheritance primogeniture and insurance benefits be assigned to certain individuals in acknowledgement of long-term person al relationships. But these steps can be implemented without redefining marriage. The traditional definition of marriage - as between one man and one woman — should continue to be accepted by society. Addition al information and opportunities to help are available at Protection of Marriage In itiative (PM) headquarters, 1121 "L" Street, Suite 810, Sacramento, CA 95814 or go to www.protectmarriage.net for the PMI website. MEH

Less than 1,000 words...

Columnist George Weigel (Jan. 21 Catholic San Franc isco ) has managed to defame Jesuit Father Thomas Reese, the New York Times , the American Civil Liberties Union and middle of the road Catholics , all in less than a thousand words in his defense of Ex Corde Ectiesiae. A thoug htfu l analysis of Ex Corde which mandates that the local bishops pass on the credentials and theolog ical views of professors of theology in Catholic universities compels the conclusion that this is an effort to compel conformity, in violation of traditional Catholic princip les of academic freedom. Il is , in the word s of some observers , a bald power grab by the Roman conservatives. Adherence to the intention of Ex Corde can only lead to wide differences in what some consider "correct " theol- . ogy. Would Archbishop Rembert Weakland of Milwaukee , an acknowled ged liberal , have a different view of what is theolog icall y correct than Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln , Neb., the archconservative? Bishops of any stripe should keep their hands off of Catholic university faculty. Least of all should the bishops have any actual contro l over theolog ical faculty which is what Ex Corde purports to give them. Mr. Weigel's reference to the American Civil Liberties Union demonstrates onl y his lay ignorance of the law. The courts of the United States are already on record as holding that the internal rules and doctrines of reli g ious organizations are not matters justiciable in the courts. The ACLU interests itself in "civil liberties ," not whether Catholic bishops should have control over Catholic university theological faculties. As to Mr. Wiegel's snide reference to the New York Tunes, the Times does not need my defense. Nor does Father Thomas Reese. Jerome F. Downs San Francisco

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Positive impa ct

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Another level

Father (Anthony) McGuire suggests Jan. 7 we should try to understand other levels of culture . True! However, as a child of European immigrants , I would really appreciate the immigrants to whom Father McGuire refers to become cognizant of the fact that they are in our country and they should look around , watch and study the culture they want to join. Too many new immi grants want us to change to their ways, whereas they should realize that our ways, the American way, is now or should be their ways. Lorraine Kennedy Menlo Park

Bags p acked?

Thanks for the coverage of the Retrouvaille program for troubled marriages in your Jan . 21 issue. In that regard , some readers might wish to know about upcoming Retrouvaille events. Retrouvaille will be having a weekend program in Santa Rosa March 10-12 and in Menlo Park June 2-4. Couples who have mentally or physically "packed their bags" or who are separated (or still together) and want to find a way out of their problems are invited to attend. You need not be Catholic . And, there are no group discussions on the weekend. For information , contact either of us at (415) 893-1005, or check the Web site: www.retrouvaille.org. Tony and Lolette Campos San Francisco coordinators Novato

Courage

Thank you for publishing the excellent article about Courage ("Courag e support groups seek to hel p homosexuals lead chaste lives," Dec. 24). It insp ired us to share a little bit of our story as an illustration that two people of the same sex can and do have healthy, hol y relationships that embrace the Catholic tradition. We do not speak for Courage. The article did that eloquentl y enough. Our friendshi p developed slow ly beginning in 1992 when we shared a room in a cooperative household. When we moved we were joined by another housemate, and the three of us formed a home of our own. Over three years our friendshi ps deepened. We began to call each other brother and sister. Since Skippy and I are both Catholics , we registered in the parish. We enjoyed an active parish life and formed some excellent friendshi ps. After our roommate died of AIDS in 1996, we moved to a smaller apartment downtown. When we registered at St. Mary's Cathedral, we were LETTERS, page 17

Guest Commentary,

Possible to love one's enemies?

Father Gerald Coleman Vj urrent debates regarding the death penalty often raise the difficult moral question : since the official teaching of the Church is moving clearly in the direction of nonsupport for the death penalty, does that mean that I must love the criminal? Are we really required, for example, to love the likes of Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber; John Gotti , the Mafia Don; or Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber? Or what about those people in our lives whom we name "the enemy"; for example., those who have hurt us; those who have used us; those who have slandered us; those who have divorced us; those who have left us? The very effort to conjoin "love" with "enemies" brings a jarring effect since normal use of these terms carries antithetical associations: that is, "love" as affection , connection, affirmation, trust; and "enemy" as hostility, alienation , negation, hatred, suspicion. In the Bible, "enemies" include those who injure, physically abuse, and employ - violence against the disciples (Mt. 5:39). Enemies also include persecutors, religious rivals, threatening political and military powers, and those who abused the first followers of Jesus (Mt 5:43-44;

1 Cor 4:12). Luke 's "enemies" include those who "mistreat " others in concrete economic forms (Luke 6:27-28). When all is said and done, then, the biblical command to love one 's enemies includes (a) those who persecute or are hostile to us, and (b) those who sustain an habitual inclination to deliberately do evil to achieve their goals. (See The ViolentCriminal: A Test Case for Love of Enemies, Josep hinum Journal of Theology, Summer/Fall 1999; and Lisa Cahill, Love Your Enemies, 1994.) St. Paul tells us to "Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them" (Rom 12:14) and love "does no evil to the neighbor" (Rom 13: 10). What does such love mean? How can we love those who mistreat and persecute us and others? We might consider these points: First, Dietrich Bonhoeffer taught that love of enemies resists the human inclination to partition people into those we might judge worthy of love and those we do not. In other words, we must resist the temptation to want to believe that God's love embraces only those who are "good." Bonhoeffer asked, "Is God's love any less for our enemies, for whom God just as much came, suffered, and died, as God did for us?" Second, Dorothy Day taught that we must see all people as our brothers and sisters (a theme also present in the writings of Thomas Merton). She taught that love for the enemy requires that we renounce hate, control spontaneous anger and emotional violence, and refuse to act on the instinctive desire to retaliate. In this way, we bring God's love to the enemy. Third , Sister Helen Prejean teaches that we love our enemies by seeing them as fellow human beings and as persons. This "seeing " then opens up the possibiity of extending compassion to the enemy, the criminal , as well as challenging that person to face the truth , which is a necessary condition for reconciliation . In other words, we must resist the temptation of reducing the entire meaning of persons to the most vicious thing or crime they committed.

Assisting one 's enemy to "face the truth" avoids sentimental sympathy and requires persons face the destructive nature of their behavior. In the case of hardened criminals, some will likely never repent or be reformed; but this does not erase our obligation to continue to will the good appropriate to them as human beings , as persons loved by God. This moral attitude raises an important question about our penal institutions: do they offer the possibility of genuine rehabilitation , or are they institutions that simp ly humiliate and abuse inmates? As John Paul IT teaches in Evangelium Vitae, justice demands appropriate punishment for the criminal, but also "a system of penal justice ever more in line with human dignity," (no. 56) It is this specific moral attitude which raises the need to question the legitimacy of the death penalty, a form of punishment which effectively says, "You are worthless and deserve to die." Thomas Aquinas taught that each person, no matter how wicked, still remains a human being and as such continues to be capable, through grace, of attaining eternal union with God. (S. T. II-II q. 5 a.6) John Paul II likewise teaches that "not even a murderer loses his personal dignity." (Evangelium Vitae, no. 9) When you or I are the victim of crime or mistreatment, it is much more difficult to arouse this attitude of love. We must then do our best to recognize the fact our enemy is still loved by God. The command to love one 's enemy is thus a religious command rather th an a conventional moral or ethical theory, a command which cans for deep spiritual conversion Perhaps this is why Jesus commanded his disci ples not only to do good but to pray for their enemies. (Mt. 5:43)

Sulp ician Father Gerald D. Coleman is presidentrector of St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park.

The CatholicDiff erence*

Facing the 'honor deficit '

George Weigel JJL EMA , OSHA, ATF, and FBI. DOD, DOE, and DOT. USAID, NIH, ATBCB, NOAA, and IRS. CPSC, GSA, DEA, EPA, FAA, FCC, FDIC, PFIAB, and FTC. HHS, HUD , INS, and IDCA. NSF, NIMH, NASA, NAPAP, NDU, NEA, NEH, NSA, CIA, and OPIC. The SEC and the VA. Would-be presidents of the United States are often queried on this federal alphabet soup, and woe betide the candidate who doesn't have the relevant budget and priorities of the agency in question at his fingertips. I suppose some of that is important. But here is something that is far more important in the presidential election of 2000: H-O-N-O-R. That 's what this election is, or ought to be, about — the restoration of honor to the office of President of the United States. And a candidate 's adeptness at the fine

points of policy wonkery is, as we ought to have learned by now, no measure of his honesty or his honor. One gets the impression, around the country and among people of varying political dispositions, that many, many Americans wish that the Clinton administration would just go away. Whether this widespread sentiment is about 18 months too late (the opportunity for cleaning the Augean stables having been missed during the 1998-99 impeachment process), and what that tardiness tells us about the moral condition of our country, are interesting questions for another day. Now, as the 2000 presidential cycle begins in earnest, I, for one, would like to reinforce that sense of exhaustion, and suggest that its primary cause — the honor deficit in the presidency — ought to frame the national debate for the next 10 months. ¦ The president has corrupted virtuall y everything he has touched — internal White House relations, the Justice Department, the military, the political process, the United States Senate, the press corps, the Constitution itself. What has not been lied about has been "spun" to such a degree that the border between truth and falsehood in public life has been virtually erased. Behavior that would have been unseemly in "Animal House" has become routine in the Oval Office. Grave national security issues have been trumped by the crudest financial considerations. Bottom-feeding White House staffers have been deployed to destroy the reputations of men and women of integrity and courage. The list goes on and on. No wonder the American people are tired of it all. But the rot with which the body politic has been infected these past seven years will not be cured by the

simple expedient of the 22"' Amendment, according to which William Jefferson Clinton is constitutionally ineligible to hold the office of President of the United States beyond Jan. 20, 2001. Throwing the rascals out is insufficient, when the disease is far worse than normal political rascality. Something more cathartic is required. That something, it seems to me, is a presidential election focused on the question of honor. I have no particular candidate in mind. But 1 would suggest that any candidate worth supporting will be one who frankly admits the presidency is in crisis, that the crisis is moral in character, and that the crisis can only be resolved by a restoration of honesty and honor to the White House. To "restore" is to put back into place that which has been lost. And what has been lost , in the Clinton administration , is the honor of the presidency. It may well be that we are entering a kind of postpolitical age. The idea that politics is the engine of history, which first burst on the world scene with the French Revolution, may have run its course. And if the action in the 21st century will not be in government, but in other forms of human endeavor, then it's entirely likely that talent will flow to those arenas where the action really is. In that sense, the mediocrity evident in a lot of American public life may be nothing more than a reflection of the fact that the age of hyper-politics is over. But even if that be the case, there are certain standards to be upheld in public office , and particularl y in the world's greatest public office. George Weigel is a senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C.

Family Lif e

R-U-2-AIBO-friendly?

Vivian W. Dudro V^n a recent visit to The Tech Museum in San Jose, the kids and I were introduced to AIBO, the new robot dog created by Sony. This puppy-proportioned computer cannot only walk, sit and wag its tail by remote control; engineered with sophisticated light, heat and sound sensors , it can also autonomously "interact" with people and sunoundings through a variety of programmed movements and melodies. Understandably, a bunch of awe-struck children gathered around this technological breakthrough. But to my disappointment , the docent on duty described the expensive ($2,500) and complex toy as if it were a living thing. AIBO "likes" this and not that, she said, and it has "feelings ," too. Even after I challenged her choice of words for the sake of the impressionable children soak-

Can marriage be valid if a couple does not want children? Q. / am 31 years of age and want to marry a man who is 34. I am a teacher, UClttl, he is a social worker. Both of us> are J ^" ?e practicing Catholics. We believe we can do more good in our careers ' "J than in raising a family, but the / priest we saw said that our mar- L riage must be open to children, ^i ^ ^\ We want to marry for mutual support. Do we really have to tiy to have uve a IS famil y to marry in the Church ? (Illinois)

ing them all in, she would not admit the machine mere- never having to forgive or say you 're sorry. But would ly simulate s preferences and emotions. "Do I spoil some really rather live with a machine? As for myself, everybody 's fun by making an issue of this?" I wondered machines try my patience more than anything, or anyone, else. I depend on them as time and labor saving to myself , "or do I move onto the next exhibit?" sort devices, as most modern Americans do; but whenever Fortunately for everyone involved , I moved on , of. Later, I looked up Sony 's web site to learn more they malfunction , 1 fall to pieces. Oh yeah, my kids sometimes drive me crazy, too. about AIBOs and discovered the reason for the docent 's misleading terminology — Sony is marketing this thing But they sometimes also, without any prompting or programming, draw me as a companion! The pictures , bring me name AIBO is an Some say they would rather live with flowers , kiss my acronym for Artificial "owies" and warmly Intelligence roBOt , snuggle up to me and Sony tells us, as well an animal than with another person, say, "I love you , as a derivative of the because loving animals means never Mommy." Humans , Japanese word for let 's not forget , have "pal." "AIBO is a great having to forgive or say you 're sorry. something both anicompanion for peomals and machines ple,"according to the sales pitch, "it will make you feel as if you have a great lack. And while our free will is damaged and is the very thing that allows us to hurt and disappoint each other, it buddy." Following Sony 's lead, Panasonic is developing its also is the one thing necessary for love. own artificial intelligence robots, I found out , some of As for companions, Sony and Panasonic, I'll conwhich they intend to sell as companions for the elderly. tinue to seek mine among the living, thank you. But if in But surely everyone realizes artificial intelligence can the future you invent a robot that can vacuum and dust, only provide artificial companions. Even if Sony and wash dishes or fold laundry, here will be one potential Panasonic could manufacture R2-D2s and C-3P0s, customer. would not most of us still prefer to interact with other human beings? Some say they would rather live with an animal than Vivian Dudro is the mother of four (ages four to 12) , because loving animals means with another person and a member of St. Mary 's Cathedral Parish.

The communion of life and love that exists between the coup le nourishes them , and by natural inclination moves them toward the procreation and nourishment of the childre n who might come into their lives. The intention and willingness to fulfill both of these elements is essential for a valid marriage. Perhaps it helps to see this in the perspective of sexual intercourse in marriage. The right to sexual relations , when reasonablyj uand u u appropriately r*«wi d.Ht,uu«wi requested , is of wp y x up course one of the consequences of the marriage covenant. This right is, in effect , refused refu in marriage consent if one party (or both) intends to restrict intercourse in such a way that conception of children will never take Father John Dietzen place. For the sake of clarity, we must distinguish this intention perman ently to eliminate children from the marriage from that of many couples today who plan to delay having children. Apart from the wisdom and perhap s moral implica(Questions for this column may be sent to Father tions of this sort of planning , such an intention , since it Dietzen at the same address, or e-mail does not exclude childre n for the rest of their lives, does jjdiet zen @aol.com.) not invalidate a marriage. Copyright (c) 2000 by Catholic News Service

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A. According to Catholic teaching, and age-old Christian tradition , being willing to accept children, is an essential component of marriage. It is true , of course, that mutual support and caring love between the husband and wife are also essenti al for a true marriage, but our belief is that these two elements are inseparable.

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The "Big Brother-Sister Program " brings Priory students to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Palo Alto twice a week to help other students with computer skills, athletics , music, and art. Other programs available on campus serve children, create civic opportunities and address social justice and environmental issues, Leh said . "Campus ministry at Woodside recognizes its obligation to live the Gospel of Jesus and to assist all of the students, faculty and staff in achieving their call to become the persons they were created to become," said Leh. "We are a community which pursues , appreciates and values 'unity amidst diversity .'"

Archbishop Levada has been serving as Santa Rosa 's apostolic administrator since last summer when Bishop G. Patrick Ziemann resigned after a Ukiah priest accused him of sexual coercion . The bishop issued a public apology and left his administration. A civil suit by Father Jorge Hume Salas against the bishop and Santa Rosa Diocese asking $8 million in damages is still pending . In November, however, the Sonoma County District Prosecuting Attorney's Office said it would not file criminal charges against Bishop Ziemann. In an official press state ment the office said it had "serious concern s regarding the credibility of both Salas and Ziemann. "

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LITURGY & SCRIPTURE Celebrating 'Year B' in the Sunday Mass readings While there is no doubt each of us could benefit from more time spent in personal study of the Bible , we Catholics do get an abundant serving of Scripture in the course of the liturgical year. Our Lectionary (the book used for proclaiming Scriptures at Mass) is one of the most important liturg ical developments of the Second Vatican Council. The Council' s Constitution on the Sacred Liturg y urged: "The treasures of the Bible are to be opened up more lavishl y, so that a richer share of God' s word may be provided for the faithful . In this way a more representative portion of holy Scripture will be read to the people in the course of a prescribed number of years." It is hoped that the following information will provide a key to opening up that treasure . The Gospel is the heart of the Lectionary The Church Lectionary has a three-year cycle, Year A, Year B, and Year C. Each year of the cycle showcases one of the three "synoptic " Gospels. This term refers to the Gospels of St. Matthew , St. Mark and St. Luke since these seem to tell the story of Jesus from a "common view" or perspective. Year- A is the year of Matthew. This year is Year B, the year of Mark. Year C is based on Luke. The more unique Gospel of St. John is proclaimed at special times like Christmas and Easter in all thre e years and it also fills in some Sundays of this year, Year B, since Mark's Gospel is so short. Did you ever notice the Gospels are read in a semi-continuous pattern from Sunday to Sunday ? For example, during this current period of Ordinary Time in Year B, we are reading from the first two chapters of Mark. These Gospel stories deal with the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and the variety of ways in which people respond to him. We

Father John Talesfore recently read Chapter 1, verses 14 to 20. This Sunday we will continue with verses 21 to 28 of the same chapter. (See Father Pettingill' s column below.) Next week we will pick up again with verses 29 to 39, only to finish the chapter on the following Sunday with verses 40 to 45. First reading corresponds to the Gospel The first reading has a special relationship to the Gospel text while the second reading usually doesn ' t. Unlike the second reading, the first readin g is chosen to correspond to the Gospel of the day. This correspondence can take any number of forms. For example, the first reading might introduce a strong image that is repeated in the Gospel. Or the first reading might declare a prophecy that is fulfilled by Christ in the Gospel. Yet again the firs t

reading might provide a stark contrast to the good news proclaimed in the Gospel story. These firs t weeks of Ordinary Time provide good examples of this. Last Sunday (Jan. 23) we saw a parallel between the Old Testament story of Jonah preaching a message of repentance to the Ninevites and the Gospel story in which Jesus begins his public ministry with the call to repent. This Sunday (Jan. 30) provides a nice example of prophecy in the first reading and fulfillment in the Gospel. In the first reading Moses foretells the coming of a great prophet like himself. In the Gospel Jesus fulfills that prophecy, amazing people by the authority with which he teaches. Finally, we will see a stark contrast between the first reading and the Gospel of next Sunday (Feb. 6). In the first reading Job describes life as drudgery and complains of restlessness throughout the night in bed. In the Gospel, Jesus cures Peter 's mother-in-law who rises from her bed and immediately begins to wait upon them. There is so much more that could and should be said about the inner structure of the Lectionary (the relationship of the responsorial psalm to the first reading, the semi-continuous pattern of the New Testament letters in the second reading, etc). Hopefully this brief reflection will help you better fulfill your role in the Liturgy of the Word as it is stated in the Introduction to the Lectionary. "For their part , the faithful at the celebration of Mass are to listen to the Word of God with an inward and outward reverence that will bring them continuous growth in the spiritual life and draw them more deeply into the mystery which is celebrated ." Father John Talesfore directs the Office of Worship

Faith articulation: '...this man was the Son of God!' Let 's get right to it. Notice how for Mark Jesus ' teaching becomes undoubtable deed: "All were amazed and asked one another, 'What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.' " Notice too that for Mark Jesus brings on the reign of God and the simultaneous defeat of the forces of evil: the man with an unclean spirit "cried out , 'What have you to do with us , Jesus of Nazareth ? Have you come to destroy us?' " Mark' s answer is a resounding yes because Jesus is ty ing up Satan , as he is made to say, " 'No one can enter a strong man 's house to plunder his property unless he firs t ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.' " (Mark 3:27) Notice also that Mark has Jesus ord er the unclean spirit, " Quiet ! " While we are hearing a proclamati on of "God' s good news " that has the power to defeat the forces of evil, we hear Jesus imposing silence in a fashion typical of Mark. Why ? Mark would not have us see Jesus primaril y as a teacher or a worker of wonders. To do so is to miss God' s intention for Jesus and for us and to merit Jesus ' rebuke of Peter, " You are not on the side of God , but of human beings." (Mark 8:33) Mark asks us to see Jesus upon his cross as the Godchosen agent for saving and renewing God's people. See how the crucified Jesus continues to resist the withering attack of the forces of evil who would demand he abandon the cross. Say those passing by and reviling the crucified: "Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself by coming down from the cross." (Mark 15:29-30) Say the chief priests, with the scribes: "He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel come dow n now from the cross that we may see and believe." (Mark 15:31-32) But Jesus resists these compromises of his mission; he

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Fourth Sunday in Ordin ary Time Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 95; / Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28 cause and make war on the forces of evil which threaten our species and our planet. Thus God has fulfilled his promise in raising up Jesus whose word becomes evil-defeating deed and in raising up us as members of a propheti c Church: "Moses spoke to all the people, saying: 'A prophet like me will the Lord, your God, raise up for you from among your own kin.' " (Our first reading). To this promise we respond with the words of Psalm 95, saying we will hear this voice of God and not harden our hearts. Indeed, we might even try to retranslate what Paul wrote to the Corinthians (our second reading) because he believed will be seen crucified; he will remain faithful to his the return of Jesus was to be immediate. Since the delay has Father. He dies pray ing Psalm 22, which begins "My lasted a little over two millennia, we may be moved to God , my God, why have you forsaken me?" He uses this encourage a little "distraction " from the here and now and lament to repose all his hope in the God of Israel who find new ways of appreciating married and single life. alone can vindicate him and enable him to create a peoWe celebrate the great gift given us: our proclamation ple who will join him in praising God for what marvels of the Gospel , Christ crucified and raised up, can become God has worked. in us the power for us to defeat the forces of evil in our See then how Mark remains true to his vision. Only world. "A new teaching with auth ority." RENEW 2000 questions: after Jesus dies upon the cross does Christian faith receive its first articulation from the centurion: "When How does bearing witness to Christ strengthen you? the centurion who stood facing him saw how he breathed Defeat the powers of evil? Create new communities of faith? his last he said, 'Truly this man was the Son of God!' " What evil do you recognize as most in need of defeat(Mark 15:39) ing in your parish, local Church , world? Mark would have us understand that the power of Jesus' message stems from his victorious death , that the proclaiming Church makes that event present in its Father David Pettingill directs the archdiocesan proclamation , that we derive our power from this source Office of Parish Life. and that we are enabled to commit ourselves to Christ 's

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sexual tendencies, and Skippy 's experience is heterosexual, 1 was surprised. I had already become comfortable practicing chastity with the help of Courage. We soon realized that our love is genuine and, we believe, a gift from God. Skippy embraced the Courage philosophy immediately. Yes, we do occasionally experience sexual attraction. When this occurs, we practice sublimation. Unlike repres-

sion, the unconscious denial of feelings , which is unhealthy, sublimation is the conscious decision to engage in appropriate alternative behavior. We both believe that caring for and sharing with each other is the best gift God ever gave us. Ski ppy Brindamour Maggie Cockrell San Francisco

St. Be nedict... ¦ Continued from page 3 tinue the mission from their own house on Haight Street. Despite this economy, financial problems continued to plague the enterprise. By 1933 those problems were compounded by the very success of their efforts. In a report that year to the Archdiocese , Mother Mary noted that "[t]he parishes are beginning to send the colored here for hel p.. As they are not accepted in the Catholic schools , it seems more than ever important to keep in touch with them." Her advice to Archbishop Hanna on the future of the Church' s mission and the desires of black Catholics in San Francisco was blunt and clear: "They want a Church." That dream was realized in 1938 with the founding of the Chapel of St. Benedict the Moor at 2896 Bush St. Archbishop John Mitty, who had replaced Hanna three years earlier, presided over the dedication of the church building (a converted residence like the older mission) on Dec. 11 of that year. Black Catholics took part in the ceremonies as acolytes and as choir members under the direction of the Helpers of the Holy Ghost. In his sermon, Archbishop Mitty noted the chapel marked "an epoch, small perhaps in its way" in the history of the Church's mission to African Americans. He also had particular praise for the Sisters who had done so much to make the chapel possible, saying, "I am aware of their ceaseless interest in this work and of how they have labored for you." The new mission, however, was run by the Society of the Divine Word Fathers. Divine Word Father Henry Marusa was the celebrant at the dedication and Divine Word Father John Bermann became the first pastor. This order specialized in ministry to African Americans and had already been successful in setting up black parishes in the American South. Father Bruno Drescher, the second pastor of St. Benedict , had previously been pastor of the black parish of St. Peter in Pine Bluff , Ark. Once the Fathers had settled into the new chapel, the mission to black Cadiolics in the city became regularized and the congregation grew. On the eve of World War II there were 293 members with an additional 55 taking catechism classes. The war broug ht tremendous change to San Franciscans, both black and white. Throughout the 1940s the black population alone

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increased 800 percent , initiating overcrowding problems and a housing crunch. Father Drescher, in annual reports to the Archdiocese, noted his congregation faced a "scarcity of housing" after the war and into the 1950s many black families moved away from the Western Addition neighborhood and St. Benedict. Still , the parish did produce some notable achievements. Paul Gopaul of St. Benedict became the first black native San Franciscan to enter the priesthood when he was ordained by the Edmundite Fathers on May 10, 1952. That same year, the first effort to establish ongoing communication between black and white Catholics in San Francisco was started at St. Benedict. In February of 1952 auxiliary Bishop Hugh Donohoe informed Thomas Horn, a Catholic from San Mateo, that Archbishop Mitty had granted pennission for the formation of the Interracial Communion League at St. Benedict. Bishop Donohoe, later Bishop of the Diocese of Stockton , was one of the most

progressive Catholics in the Archdiocese in terms of race relations , and he became the unofficial spokesman for such matters. The group celebrated shared liturg ies, held forums on race relations and attempted to breach the divide in the lives of black and white Catholics through dialogue. Though the League disbanded later in the decade it served as a precursor to an official Church organization for racial matters, the Catholic Interracial Council , which was established in San Francisco in 1960 with Bishop Donohoe as chaplain. Terry Francois , a Catholic who would later become the first black supervisor in San Francisco, also helped found the group and served as the first vice president. Meanwhile, the dream of an earlier generation , their own church , fell victim to better opportu nity for black Catholics in the 1950s. In late 1956 Divine Word Father Louis Benoit rep laced Father Drescher as pastor of St. Benedict. Father Benoit inherited a parish in full-scale

decline, and in his first month reported to the Archdiocese that a peculiar shift in viewing the role of a black parish was contributing to the situation. Noting the further decline in numbers , he attributed it to rumors of closing and the opinion of his congregation that the existence of St. Benedict "indicated that segregation was being upheld." As black Catholics became comfortable in other, predominately white parishes, it seems that for the Archdiocese to continue operating a specificall y "colored" mission church said somediing quite different to African Americans than it had just 20 years before. Another step forward in Catholic race relations also contributed to problems at St. Benedict — school integration. After the war, Catholic schools graduall y began to accept the few African Americans who app lied , and as the number grew Archbishop Mitty took steps to ensure no archdiocesan institution practiced de facto segregation. In February of 1950 he asked William Flanagan, secretary of Catholic Social Services, to check and see whether blacks were being excluded from the parochial schools and to correct the situation if he found any evidence of such. As black Catholic children were integrated into the parochial school system, the "benefits" of leaving St. Benedict became clearer. The parish had no school. In 1959 Fattier Benoit reported his dwindling congregation was comprised of mostiy childless couples and the elderly, noting that the young families "must attend the church which has a school for their children." This proved to be the death knell for St. Benedict. The parish was closed the following year and the building converted to an archdiocesan center for the deaf. But this could be viewed not as a failure but as a success. In its short history, St. Benedict offered a home for black Catholics unwelcome in other San Francisco parishes and schools, and in turn saw its members gradually move into what would be a truly integrated Church throughout the city. As such it played a role in shaping the Catholic experience of all San Franciscans in the 20" century. Clay O'Dell is a graduate student at the University of Virginia working on a doctoral dissertation on the Bay Area Catholic Church of the 1960s, notably the Catholic Interracial Council of that era. Persons with information on the subject may share it with O'Dell by e-mailing cmo3p @vahoo.com: or by calling (415) 544-9801 .

HBO's 'Children in War' Jan . 31 not for children By Anne Navarro NEW YORK (CNS) — "In my whole life, I have never known peace," says a 14year-old girl from Northern Ireland. This is just one of the heartbreaking things heard in the moving documentary "Children in War," which airs Jan . 31 at 10 p.m.. on the HBO cable channel. Analysis The documentary show s the devastating effects of war on children and features interview s with youngsters who survived the violence in Bosnia, Israel, Rwanda, and Northern Ireland. In the past 10 years, 2 million children have been killed in wars throughout the world. Although it was hard to miss the

media coverage of the young victims hurt, oiphaned or killed while these conflicts were in the headlines, this documentary provides an intimate portrait of these now nearly forgotten survivors. Children's drawings of bombed buildings, severed bodies and lost parents open the documentary. The narrator explains that art therapy is used to help these children who, at this young age, have not fully psychologically developed. Each child interviewed is asked what happened to them and how they feel now toward the "enemy." The children ' s answers vary from angry to numb. One child wonders if the "enemy" has children; another spews political jargon; and a third feels lucky to be alive. But after several of these interviews , one

Mosaic segment to be rebroadcast The Mosaic television program 's segment featuring San Francisco auxiliary Bishop John C. Wester will be rebroadcast Feb. 6 at 6 a.m. and on Feb. 13 at 3:30 a.m., according to the archdiocesan Communications Office which produces the half-hour news magazine in conjunction with CBS affiliate KPIX-Channel 5. Focusing on spiritual opportunities of the current Holy Year, the program was schedule to air at 6 a.m. last Sunday but was carried an hour earlier in an unannounced KPIX schedule change.

feels that there is an element of cruelty in making the children dredge up these emotionally haunting memories and experiences. The reality that some of these children have lost their childhood (or may have never known it) is obvious Vi enough. Althoug h the graphic scenes can be chilling, there is nothing more horrifying than listening to a 5year-old Rwandan girl's description of how she saw Hutu soldiers kill her parents with a machete. Having received three machete blows to her own face and head, the little girl ends each line of the "T.S." , 12, became a child soldier in Sierra description with , "and then they Leone after rebels killed his parents , and killed us." That last word, "us," and abducted him. He attempted to leave twice her repetition of it , speaks volumes before succeeding and going to a program for about the psychological effects ex-soldier children run by Catholic priests; howthese atrocities will have on the ever, 200 former child soldiers being turned over child's future. to the care of Father Teophilous Momoh , manProduced by Alan and Susan ager of Children Associate d with War, were kidRaymond , "Children in War" is a napped en route to Freetown Jan. 21. compelling and oftentimes painful two hours that brings out the senseless- injured children , the program is more suitness of war and highlights the innocent ed to adults , than children. victims it leaves behind. Because of the Navarro is on the staff of the U.S. graphic depictions of dead , dying or Catholic Conference Office for Broadcasting.

St. Anthony Foundation honors long-time workers By Evelyn Zappia St. Anthony Foundation continues this year's 50th anniversary celebration by honoring two long-term employees, Beth Payne and Dominican Sister Shelia Keane. "They have made exttaordinary contributions to the Foundation ," said spokesperson Elizabeth Chur. Beth Payne Beth Payne is marking 50 years of service to St. Anthony. She began in 1950 as the secretary to its founder, Franciscan Friar Alfred Boeddeker. "I was so excited to get the job," said Payne, who recalls it was difficult keeping up with the dynamic Franciscan . "He was extremely intelligent . He spoke five languages. Everything he did was done 100 percent. It seemed my work was never done." Payne had a front row seat when St. Anthony Dining Room first opened its doors in the Tenderloin. She remembers fondly the blessing ceremony by Bishop Merlin Joseph Guilfoy le of San Francisco, Oct. 4, 1950. "It was a privilege to work with Father Boeddeker," said Payne. "He was such a holy man who lived his faith. He left things in God' s hands and no project started without a prayer." Today, Payne is the keeper of the Foundation archives. At 80, she works for the Foundation part-time and chronicles historic documents of events she witnessed first-hand. "I'm proud of the development of St. Anthony Foundation ," said Payne. "I think it should be the prototype charity for the world, starting with the United States, of course. St. Anthony 's is so logically put together . Everyone can learn by its example." The foundation will honor Payne, Feb. 14. Dominican Sister Shelia Keane is celebrating a quarter century of service to St. Anthony Dining Room. She began in 1975 as the volunteer coordinator but within a short time, it became apparent that her experience as a social worker was greatly needed for Sister Sheila Keane, O.P. the Tenderloin guests A major part of Sister's ministry is grief counseling .

Former Riordan High Principal dies Jan. 6 Marianist Brother Maurice W. Miller, principal of San Francisco's Archbishop Riordan High School from 1955 to 1961, died on Jan. 6 at his community 's Villa St. Joseph in Cupertino. A native of Washington, D.C., Brother Maury was a Marianist for 71 of his 88 years earning an undergraduate degree in education from the Marianists ' University of Dayton in Brother Miller 1940 and a graduate degree in religious education from Catholic University in 1941. He also served as teacher and principal at Marianist schools in New York, Hawaii and southern California and was a pioneer in the establishment of high school guidance departments. He retired to Riordan in 1985 and moved to Cupertino in 1990. Brother Maury 's years at Riordan , where he led under the motto, "Restore all tilings to Christ under the leadership of Mary," won him a reputation for "energy and enthusiasm," said Marianist Father Timothy Kenney, Riordan 's current principal , adding die school "has lost a great man of principle and integrity." The late religious ' well-known devotion to Mary remained evident in his retirement years through his making of rosaries which he sent primarily to Marianist missions. Brother Maury is survived by his brother , William , of their home town. A funeral Mass was celebrated on the evening of January 10 at Marianist Center in Cupertino with burial on January 11 in that city 's Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Marianist Province of the Pacific , P.O. Box 1775, Cupertino, 95015.

"Over the years I've come to realize that more and more of pointed so many are still in need. "He worked so hard to what the people need is attentive listening," she said. eliminate poverty and hunger, yet the food lines are "Loneliness is a large part of their lives and they want longer than ever. They come to St. Anthony 's because someone to listen to them." they are treated with respect - something that was always "I love my job," said Sister. "It's exciting and always important to Father Alfred." unpredictable. One day I may arrange for home health care, The Foundation honored Sister Keane Jan. 26. assist someone with HIV/AIDS, or hel p individuals and families to get acquainted with the services we provide here." SER VING WI TH TR UST A N D C O N F I D E N C E Sister described Father Boeddeker as "a real genius. He never did anything that was not well thought out. I remember the motto he had hang ing in his office , &MW««» .Mo-rbi/j an/' 'Visualize , Organize, 4545 GEARY BOULEVARD at T E N T H A V E N U E Deputize and Supervise.'" Sister believes if Father For information prearrangemenls, and assistance, call day or night (415) 668-0077 Boeddeker were alive today, he would be disap-

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School of Pastoral Leadership For registration materials and additional information, call Joni Gallagher at (415) 242-9087. Through Feb. 29 (Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.): The Sacraments : Doors to the Sacred" with Sister Sharon McMillan al St. Gregory Church, 2715 Hacienda St., San Mateo. $45. The class will also be offered Jan. 26-March 1(Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.) at St. Dominic Church, 2390 Bush St. at Sleiner, SF. Through March 1 (Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.): "Catholic Moral Theology and Social Teaching" at Riordan High School, 175 Phelan Ave., SF. $45. Jan. 27-March 2 (Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.): 'The History and Theology of the Mass" with Father James Aylward, includes 2-session practice for lectors with Susan Sikora, and for eucharistic ministers with Father Bob Cipriano at St. Hilary Church, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon. Jan. 29: Mass and SPL student recognition ceremonies preceded by a keynote address by Alexie Torres of Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral, Gough and Geary Blvd., SF. Torres spoke at the recent Jubilee Justice Conference in Los Angeles. Ali are welcome.

Retreats/Days of Recollection VALL0MBR0S/V CENTER 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. For fees, times and other offerings call (650) 325-5614. Presentation Sister Rosina Conrotto, Program Director. Feb. 4-6: Men's Retreat with Jorge DaSilva Feb. 19, 26, March 4: 'Three Saturdays in Spring" where retreatants can experience contemplative prayer with art , music and the labyrinth, facilitated by Sister Toni Longo. Attend one, two or all three days. Feb. 12: "Experiencing God in the Seasons of our Life - The Winter Gifts of God", with Carol Fowler who will take retreatants through "the earth's cycle of seasons" using Scripture and photography. Feb. 13: The monthly series "Living the Beatitudes" continues. This month's facilitator is Jesuit Father William Wood who will explore "the humble heart".Join these discussions on how to live an "authentic Christian life" in the 21st century. MERCY CENTER 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. For fees, times and other offerings call (650) 340-7474. Feb. 12, March 11:The Art of Discernment' with Jim Neafsey. Find out how discernment can help you make wise choices and live an authentic spiritual life in a culture that offers few moral and spiritual guidelines. Feb. 25-27: A weekend of Taize Prayer led by brothers from the founding place of the popular mode. Feb. 26: "Encountering Mary: Opening to the Healing Power of Mary's Presence" with Kathleen Denison. Experience Mary as a haven of compassion rather than an unapproachable model of perfection. March 3-5; May 5-7; July 7-9: Centering Prayer Retreat weekends following First Friday Taize Prayer. Facilitated by Vicky Boltz and Mercy Sister Marguerite Buchanan. Centering Prayer Days with Vicky and Sister Marguerite will take place on Feb. 5 MARIANIST CENTER A Place of Discovery 22622 Marianist Way, Cupertino. For fees, times and offerings call (408)253-6279. 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.

Taize PrayerAround the Cross 3rdTues. 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 California St. at Grant, SF. Call (415) 288-3809. 3rd Thurs. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Valiombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, facilitated by Sister Toni Longo. Call (650) 325-5614. 2nd Fri. at 8 p.m. at Presentation Sisters Motherhouse Chapel, Turk and Masonic, SF. Call Sister Monica Miller, PBVM at (415) 751-0406, ext. 22; and at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke Parish, 1111 Beach Park Blvd., Foster City. Call (650) 345-6660. 1st Fri. at 8 p.m. at Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. Call Mercy Sister Suzanne Toolan at (650) 340-7452.

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Feb. 25-27: Are you interested in finding out about Sisters or becoming a Sister? The Sisters of the Presentation invite you to a weekend retreat at Presentation Center in Los Gatos. Visit Sisters at their ministry sites and hear first hand about their work and their passion for it. Open to women 22-45 years old. Register by Feb. 20. Call Presentation Sister Monica Miller at (415) 751-0406, ext. 22 or rnmi//er@pbvms.org. ÂŚMMM ^mMlBM|^gB^M|iMH HHIHB^ ' Drop-in Bereavement Sessions at St. Mary Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF on 2nd and 4th Wed., 2:30 - 4 p.m. Sponsored by Catholic Charities and Mid-Peninsula Hospice. Call Sister Esther at (415) 567-2020, ext. 218. Ongoing Sessions: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish at the Parish Center, Fulton and James St., Redwood City, Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m. Call (650) 3663802. Our Lady of Angels Parish, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame; 1st Mon. 7-9 p.m. Call (650) 347-

Datebooki 7768. St. Gabriel Parish, 40th Ave. and Ulloa, SF; 1st & 3rd Tues., 7-9 p.m. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882. St. Hilary Parish, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon; 1st & 3rd Wed., 3-4:30 p.m. Call Sister Colette at (415) 435-7659. Structured 8-week Session: Our Lady of Loretto, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, evenings or afternoons available. Call Sister Jeanette at (415) 897-2171. St. Isabella Parish, One Trinity Way, San Rafael, evenings. Call Pat Sack at (415) 479-1560. For Parents Who Have Lost a Child: Our Lady of Angels Parish, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame, 2nd Mon. Call Ina Potter at (650) 347-6971 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579. Children/Teen Groups: Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882. "Compassionate Friends," a non-profit organization ofiering friendship and support to larnilies who have experienced the death of a child, meet on 2nd Wed. at 7:30 p.m. St. Anne of the Sunset Parish, 850 Judah St. at Funston, SF. Call Marianne Lino at (415) 892-7969.

Young Adults You may contact the Young Adult Ministry office of the Archdiocese by phone at (4 15) 565-3600, ext. 2045; by e-mail at mjansen@sfyam.org or christineop@sfyam.org; or visit the ministry 's website at www.sfyam.org. Unless other wise noted, contact the Young Adult Office for additional information about the following activities. March 16, 17, 18: A collaborative Young Adult weekend sponsored by the Young Adult ministries of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Dioceses of Oakland and San Jose. Joan Weber , a national leader in ministry to young adults, is among the speakers. Areas of discussion include "Developing a Young Adult Responsive Parish" and "Young Adult Ministry 101". The date for Fall Fest 2000, the largest Young Adult conference in the region, is Oct. 14. Volunteer opportunities available. Young Adult communities have been established at the following parishes. Please call the numbers listed for more information. St. Dominic, SF, (415) 567-7824; St. Gabriel, SF, (415) 731-0650; St. Vincent de Paul, SF, (415) 922-1010; Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, (650) 343-5809; St. Andrew, Daly City, (650) 756-3223.

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Feb. 5: "Youth Day" at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory School, Franklin and Ellis St., SF. For high school students interested in a day of music, games, meetings, new friends, inspirational presentations, storytelling and other activities. $15.50 fee includes lunch. Sponsored by Office of Religious Education/Youth Ministry. Call (415) 565-3650.

Returning Catholics Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29: "Catholics Coming Home", a series of meetings geared toward inactive Catholics, at Homer Crouse Hall of St. Pius Parish, 1100 Woodside Rd., Redwood City, 7:30-9 p.m. Call (650) 368-0429.

At the Cemetery 1st Sat. of the month Mass in All Saints Mausoleum Chapel. All liturgies begin at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma. For more information, call (650) 756-2060.

Prayer/Devotions Jan. 30: "Mass of the Millennium" for alumnae, faculty, current ICA students and their families, 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Academy, 3625 24th St. at Guerrero, SF. New alumnae officers will be installed. Continental breakfast to follow. Call Pat Cavagnero at (415) 824-2052. Feb. 10: Father Richard Bain presides at a Mass of Healing at immaculate Conception Chapel, Fulton at Cesar Chavez, SF, noon. Oct. 29: "Jubilee Year Mass" at Pac Bell Park. Archbishop William J. Levada will preside. Call Kathleen Buckley at (415) 565-3672. Weekdays: Radio Rosary, 7 p.m., 1400 AM KVTO, includes prayer, meditation, news, homilies. Call (415) 282-0861. 2nd Sun.: Pray for Priests,3:30 p.m. at Star of the Sea Parish, 4420 Geary Blvd. at 8th Ave., SF. Call (415) 751-0450. Centering Prayer: Mon. 7 p.m.- 8:15 p.m., Most Holy Redeemer Church, 100 Diamond St., SF. Call Sr. Cathy Cahur at (415) 553-8776; Tues. 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Star of the Sea Church, 4420 Geary Blvd., SF.Call Chuck Cannon at (415) 752-8439; Sat. 10 a.m. - 12 noon, St. Cecilia Church, 2555 17th Ave., SF.Call Coralis Salvador at (415) 753-1920. Thursday: The laity prayer cenacle of Marian Movement of Priests meets at 7 p.m., St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 180 Harrison Ave., Sausalito. Call (415) 331-3306. Mass in American Sign Language is celebrated each Sun. at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Parish, 1801 Octavia (between Pine and California) in SF. A sign language Mass is celebrated at St. Anthony Parish, 3500 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park on the third Sat. of the month at 10:30 a.m. and later that day at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Marin Catholic High School, 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (at Bon Air

Rd.), Kentfield. For information, call St. Benedict at (415) 567-9855 (voice) or (415) 567-0438 (TDD).

Blessed Sacrament Exposition Church of the Nativity , 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, 24 hours everyday, (650) 322-3013. St. Sebastian Church, corner of Bon Air Rd. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae, M - F 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Adoration Chapel, (415) 461-0704. St. Agnes Church, 1025 Masonic (near Page) SF, Fri., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., (415) 487-8560. Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame, MF after 8 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Church, 98 Bosworth St., SF, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. M -F. in Parish Center Chapel, (415) 3344646. St. Isabella Church, One Trinity Way, San Rafael , Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, Fri. 9:30 a.m, 6 p.m., 1st Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sat. St. Bruno Church, 555 W. San Bruno Ave., San Bruno, 24 hours everyday, 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 Lynn King at (650) 349-0498 or Jim McGill at (650) 5743918 for times. Corpus Christi Monastery, 215 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (650) 322-1801. St. Bartholomew Church, 300 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 1st Fri. from after 8 a.m. Mass until just before next day's 8 a.m. Mass.; St. Dominic Church, Bush and Steiner St., 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. each Mon. and Wed. (415) 567-7824. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3 Oakdale Ave., Mill Valley, Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.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.

Family Life Feb 2: Open House at Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School, 1560 40th Ave., SF, 8:30 a.m. noon. Earlier opportunities to learn about the school are available by calling (415) 731-4077. Feb. 12: Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating 25, 50 or more years of marriage in the Jubilee Year. March 31-April 2: "Catholic Family Life 2000" at the SSF Conference Center, with and outstanding lineup of speakers on topics including marriage and marriage prep. Call Office of Marriage and Family Life (415) 565-3680. Catholic Charities Foster Care and Adoption Program offers free information meetings the 1st Thurs. of every month at 7 p.m. Adults and couples are invited to learn more about adoption and the growing need for permanent families for children. Meetings are held at Catholic Charities, 814 Mission St., 5th Fl., SF. Call (415) 844-4781. Introductory sessions of Seton Medical Center's Natural Family Planning program will be held through this fall.. The office also offers educational programs for youth on topics including the changes that occur during puberty and the responsibility of relationships. Health educators are also available to speak about NFP, infertility, adolescent sexuality, preparing for pregnancy, perinatal loss and drug abuse in pregnancy. Call (650) 301-8896. Retrouvaille, a program for troubled marriages, has upcoming weekends. Call Lolette or Anthony Campos at (415) 893-1005.

Single, Divorced, Separated Feb. 12: New Wings lunch at Baker's Square in San Bruno followed by afternoon at the movies. RSVP to Ron Landucci at (650) 583-6016. Catholic Adult Singles Assoc, of Marin meets for support and activities. Call Bob at (415) 897-0639. For information about additional ministries available to divorced and separated persons in the Archdiocese, call (415) 273-5521. New Wings at St. Thomas More Church meets on 3rd Thursdays. Call Claudia Devaux at (415) 334-9088 or e-mail stmchurch@hotmail.com.

lectures/Classes/Exhibits Feb. 5: Annual Religious Education Institute at St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF with theme of "Eucharist: Heroic Act <5f Love". Topics include sacraments , liturgy and spirituality. $18 per person. Sponsored by Office of Religious Education/Youth Ministry. Call (415) 565-3650. Feb. 16: First of seven free public Davies Forum lectures on the history and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to American society at the University of San Francisco. For specific locations , times and topics, call USF at (415) 422-6147. Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.: Father Jim Aylward presents and discusses Vatican II at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, 3 Oakdale Ave., Mill Valley. All welcome. Coffee and refreshments , too.

Pnnd & fiin Jan 29: Alumni Open House and School Tours at Notre Dame des Victoires Elementary School, 544 Bush St., 569 Pine St., SF, 2-5 p.m., All are welcome to this opening event of the school's 75th anniversary celebrations continuing through March. Call Valerie Meehan at (415) 421-0069. Feb. 4: Catholic Marin Breakfast Club meets for 7

a.m. Mass, breakfast and dialogue at St. Sebastian Church, Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and Bon Air Rd., Greenbrae. Speaker Jesuit Father Joe Eagan, former theology chair at USF, specializes in ecumenism. March 3 hear Heidi Kuhn of "Roots of Peace"; April 7 hear Father Miles O'Brien Riley. Members $5/non-members $8. Call (415) 461-0704. Feb. 5: "Grand Dance Party/Ceili Mor" for benefit of St. John of God Parish, No dance experience or partner necessary. Learn Irish dance from 7:30 8:30 p.m. and dance till 11 p.m. to music of The Bridge Gap Ceili Band. Step Dance exhibition, too. $10 adults/$2 children. Call Pat Beaupre at (415) 206-0926 or Patrick McManus at (415) 242-1646. Feb 6: 75th anniversary Mass commemorating Notre Dame des Victoires Elementary School, Archbishop William J. Levada presiding, Notre Dame des Victoires Church. 544 Bush St., SF, 12:15 p.m., reception to follow. Call Valerie Meehan at (415) -421-0069. Feb. 12: "Crab Feast" at St. John the Evangelist school gymnasium, 5:30 p.m. no-host cocktails with dinner at 6:30 p.m., cracked crab, salad, pasta, wine and dessert, $30 per person for benefit of the parish. Call Marie Stanfel at (415) 587-2461 or the parish office at (415) 334-4646. Feb. 12: "Millennium - Odyssey 2000" the annual black tie gala of Catholic Charities' Little Children's Aid Junior Auxiliary. This year the Juniors honor Charities' Frank Hudson with the annual Alice Phelan Sullivan Award. Benefits programs for children in need. For information , call Maria Cunningham at (415) 643-5043. Feb. 12: "Monte Carlo Night" at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, Novato, 7-11 p.m., $25 per person includes chips, catered hors d'oeuvres, and a chance at a bay cruise for 2 on a private 75 foot yacht valued at $1200. Benefits the parish school. Call (415) 892-8621. March 25: "French Wine and Food Festival" at Notre Dame des Victoires Elementary School, 659 Pine St., SF, 6-10 p.m. A celebration of regional French wine and food with specialties from restaurants throughout the City. $25 per person includes wine, hors d'oeuvres , buffet entrees, dessert and entertainment. Call (415) 421-0069. 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. Second 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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Jan. 30: "Mass of the Millennium" for alumnae, faculty, current ICA students and their families, 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Academy, 3625 24th St. at Guerrero, SF. New alumnae officers will be installed. Continental breakfast to follow. Call Pat Cavagnero at (415) 824-2052. SF's St. Cecilia Elementary School's class of 1950 celebrates its 50th year on April 15th at the Irish Cultural Center. Class members should call Doris Grimley at (415) 664-2247. "Milestone Class Reunions" for Notre Dame High School, Belmont , classes 1939 through 1994, are being planned now. For information, call Donna Westwood, '64, alumnae relations director , at (650) 595-1913 , ext. 351 or e-mail alumnae @ ndhs.pvt.k12.ca.us. Attention Alumni and former students of Good Shepherd Elementary School, Pacifica. The school is developing an alumni newsletter. Please leave your name and address with the development office at (650) 738-4593 or fax to (650) 359-4558. Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame: Attention alumni/former students, parents, grandparents. OLA is developing an alumni newsletter . Please leave your name , address and phone number with the development office at (650) 343-9200 or fax to (650) 343-5620 , attn: Susan Baker.

About Health WKHM Free Flu Shots at St. Mary's Medical Center, SF, for elderly and at risk individuals. Call (415) 7505800 for an appointment. Save a Life! Donate Blood Now! Blood Centers of the Pacific has announced a critical blood shortage in the Bay Area. To schedule an appointment at a location near you, call (888) 393-GIVE (4483).

Performance Jan. 29: "An Evening of Fine Vocal Music" at St. Timothy Church, 1515 Dolan Ave., off 3rd Ave, San Mateo, 8 p.m. Featured are several voices from the SF Opera Chorus including soprano, Virginia Pluth; mezzo, Sally Munro; tenor, Richard Walker and baritone, Frederick Matthews. Adults $10/Chldren $7. Call (650) 342-2468.

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Elementary School , has become known for come-frombehind efforts during his years at Michigan. The Orange ¦ Continued from,page 8 Bowl victory was complete with two, both from 14 point deficits, and this season alone he has engineered similar West Africa and Strasbourg, wins over University of Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio France stud ying the roles of State and Indiana. Tom has been recognized twice as the women in those countries. Chevrolet 's Most Valuable Player, bringing contributions Jocelyne knew she could put of $1,000 to his college and to Junipero Serra. He is the her extensive study of French to 1999 recip ient of Michigan's Bo Schembechler Award . work in Strasbourg and the classSan Domenico High School San Anselmo rooms of Senegal, but her goal was Courtney Elkin , a 1998 graduate of San Domenico to be among the people speaking Upper School and now at UCLA , was made a member of the indigenous language, Wolof. "1 the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at fall cerefelt it was important to learn the monies in southern Californi a in recognition of her strong Jocelyne Takatsuno native language of the Senegalese academic standing at die school. Her parents are Wendy people," she said." and Wayne EUkin of Mill Valley. Jocelyne's mother, Mary Louise Castillo, foreign lanWoodside Priory, Portola Valley guage chair at Mercy, visited her in Senegal. "The best part In 1991, Woodside Priory became a co-educational of travelling with my daughter was seeing her interact with school, enrolling young women as well as young men. The the local people in their own language," she said. following are the first women to complete their high Jocelyne is a former student body president at Mercy and school education at Woodside Priory as part of its 1995 has returned twice to the school as a substitute French teacher. graduating class. "The support of the teachers and women at Mercy have • Maura Ambron is a recent graduate of the University allowed me the self confidence to look outside the box, to of Colorado where she majored in cultural anthropology continue to expand my studies wherever they may take and is now back in the Bay Area hoping to soon join the me," Jocelyne said. corporate world. During a recent summer, Maura was part Notre Dame High School, Belmont of a primate research project in Panama. "I love primate • Katerina Millicevic, a 1993 graduate of Notre Dame studies and seeing them in the wild was an awesome expeHigh School , completed an undergraduate degree in interrience," she said, adding the trip also taught her about hernational relations at Stanford University in 1997 as a self. Another anthropology trek took her to the Sanblas Fulbright Scholar spending the next year studying at the Islands home of the Kuna people. University of Zagreb in Croatia, a country whose language • Dora Arredondo said she "experienced incredible proshe has mastered along with English and French. fessors, great classes and wonderful internships" while • Natasha Ong, a 1997 alumna of Notre Dane High earning her undergraduate degree in political science at School studying at UC San Diego, is currently an exchange Santa Clara University. The recent graduate's internships student in Germany. took her to a public defender's office, a conflict resolution At UCSD, Natasha has been recognized in several leadcenter, and to teach youth with special needs at a juvenile ership capacities and with several classmates has estabdetention facility. Soon on her way to Italy for more studlished a new campus organization , Chancellor's ies, she plans to attend law school on her return . Association of Allied Students. • Elaine Middlemann 's post-Priory studies took her UC Junipero Serra High School, San Mateo San Diego where she completed undergraduate work in Tom Brady, a 1995 graduate molecular biology. Internships kept Elaine close to science of Junipero Serra High School with a stay at a laboratory studying various virus; a trip to and the son of Galynn and Tom a biological preserve in Central America; and helping at the Brad y, was seen recentl y on San Francisco Children 's Zoo. Elaine said the internships national television leading the gave her the opportunity "to experience the day-to-day life University of Michigan to a 35of a research scientist" and prepared her to make an 34 overtime victory over informed decision about attending graduate school. Alabama in college football ' s • Sara Schmidt is a recent graduate of Occidental Orange Bowl on New Year's day. College in Los Angeles with a major in anthropology. The former Serra quarterb ack Tom Brady comp leted 33 passes for 344 yards and four touchdowns. On Jan. 15, he hel ped lead the East team to a 35-21 victory over a team repres enting Western state colleges in the 75,h annual Shrine Bow l at Stanford. Tom, who grew up in San Mateo attending St. Gregory

Graduate studies at a still to be determined school will be in social welfare with a concentration on the aging poopulation. Sara said her four years at the Priory prepared her for the diversity of college: "The ability to have an open mind and to be willing to learn about others is an invaluable trait. Something can be gained from every encounter with another individual. " Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield Brothers Daniel and David Morales are Marin Daniel Morales

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Theatre on the Square 's "The Irish and How " cast includes , from left: Brian Mallon, Jayne Ackley Lynch, Jane Voelz , Mark Hartman, Marsh Hanson and Elizabeth Whyte.

tribute to the Irish sp irit together is Frank McCourt , a New York public school teacher, raised in Limerick. His writing and acting career began with his play "A Couple of Blaguards ", about he and his brothers ' American and Irish misadventures. In 1990 McCourt joined the Irish repertory theater to play a schoolteacher in Brian Friel's "Philadel phia Here I Come". In 1996 McCourt published Angela 's Ashes, a best seller and Pulitzer prize winner, recently released as a film. In what comes off with the informal spontaneity and unpolished naivete of a humble high school production , with animated authenticity, "The Irish and How They Got That Way" transmits the pride of Irish culture , history, and humor.. Annette Lust is a member of the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle and the faculty of Dominican College.

become more Americanized than Americans. And when it was predicted that Irish Catholics would never make it to the While House, the contrary was proven with the election of Irish hero John E Kenned y. A large portrait of Kenned y appears on a slide as the group sings a nostalgic song about how he was killed before he realized his wish to see the country of his ancestors in the spring time. In this same act the house is broug ht down by musical comed y and TV actor-singer Marsh Hanson 's rendering of "Danny Boy." Lively songs throughout are sung individuall y or by the ensemble, with renderings by Mark Hartman (piano and musical director), Elizabeth Whyte, Jayne Ackley Lynch, Hanson, and Brian Mallon — with Susan Voelz on the violin. Credited with putting this intimate hour-and-25-minute

Italian media company says film on life of Pope in works ROME (CNS) — Italian broadcaster Mediaset announced plans to film a television movie on the life of Pope John Paul II, with Ben Kingsley as the pontiff. Mediaset talk show host and producer Maurizio Costanzo made the surprise announcement Jan. 14 at a company conference in Orvieto, Italy. Company officials were reportedly try ing to reunite "Gandhi" star Kingsley and director Sir Richard Attenborough for the project. Costanzo said Ettore Bernabei, the presi-

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"The Passion According to Mary " interpreted through dance by Christine Self (above) will be one of the performances on the program , "JUBILEE 2Q00: Singing and Dancing the Seasons of God ," presented Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. at St. Ignatius Parish , Fulton and Parker Streets , San Francisco. The University of San Francisco and St. Ignatius Parish sponsor the fundraiser , featuring the San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir and professional dancers under the direction of Self, formerly of the San Francisco Ballet Company. A free will offering will be taken at the door. For more information, call (415) 422-5441.

Jamcs Cromwell (seated) plays A. E. Housman and Marco Barricelli is Oscar Wilde in A.C.T.'s current staging of "The Invention of Love ". mand its the older Housman . He manages the ' aloof professorial side of the character very well , but he never quite touches the grief that is finally the key to Stoppard ' s understanding of Housman . The simple set by Loy Arcenas is very effective and the li ghting by James F. Ingalls is ingenious, especiall y the many moments that take place on water. The play runs through Feb. 13.

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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery 1500 Mission Road, Colma, CA 94014 650756-2060

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

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