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Pope John Paul II blesses with incense the statue of Our Lady of Fatima during a prayer service in St. Peter's Square Oct. 7. The Pope was joined by 1,500 bishops and tens of thousands of pilgrims in praying the rosary, including a large contingent from the Archdiocese of San Francisco led by Archbishop William J. Levada. Father Kevin Kenned y, parochial vicar at San Mateo's St. Gregory Parish, and Marta Rebagliati of the Office of Communications, were both quoted as describing the event as "incredibly moving". In a service the following day the Pope entrusted the world and its future to "the motherl y protection " of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the famous "Pilgrim Image" of Our Lady of Guadalupe has drawn crowds. See photos on page 7.

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RU-486 app roval adds new intensity to lawsuit

By Kamille Maher In light of federal approval of the RU486 "abortion pill," attorneys for Catholic Charities of Sacramento on Oct. 10 asked California 's Superior Court to re-consider its Sept. 28 denial of a petition for a preliminary injunction to prevent enforcement of new state laws requiring "contraceptive" coverage

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Catholic Charities of Sacramento, Inc. had requested the preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed July 20 against the State of California. It was denied. The suit seeks to ultimately have declared unconstitutional Assembly Bill 39, authored by Assemblyman Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) and Senate Bill 41, authored by RU-486 , page 7

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Happy 100th birthday to Kathleen Fixa, mom of Mission San Jose Dominican Sister John Martin Fixa , alumna and former princi pal of her community 's Immaculate Conception Academy. "I've had a wonderful life and 1 am aiming for another 100 years," the new centenarian said. Kathleen has been an "av id" Giants fan since their arrival here in 1948 and pray s the rosary \ while watching or listening to the A games. Family and friends gathered to celebrate Kathleen 's first century beginning with the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary 's Cathedral on Oct. 8 and a r luncheon in the Cathedral 's St. Francis Hall. Kathleen 's husband and Sister 's dad is the late Fixa , former San John Kathleen Fixa, Francisco Postmaster.

100 years old First place finishers in the annual Joe Cortese Golf Tournament of St. Peter Parish , Pacifica, were brothers Steve and Rod Saisi. Bring in ' up the rear were hi g h scorers Mike Durkin and John Holtz. Hats off , too, to the many in-between including Nick Gust , Harry Horner, and Phil DFIndia. Father Len Calegari , pastor, picked up a new golf bag in a post-links raffle. The good time is sponsored by the parish Men 's Club and named for the late Joe Cortese, a longtime parishioner who liked the game....

Sharing separate but adjoining rooms at the Irish Cultural Center for their respective reunions were Star of the Sea Academy's Class of '63 and St. Ignatius College Preparatory 's Class of '44. Committee members for the Star event included Jo Ellen Shaw, Joanne Lacues, Maureen Kenney and Ann Harding. Jesuit Father Gregory Aherne, who was among the SI revelers and now is a parochial vicar at Star of the Sea, led an opening prayer at both events.

Alumnae from Notre Dame High School' s class of 1950 gathered in June for prayer and a champagne luncheon at the Belmont school. Top row from left: Notre Dame Sister Roseanne Murphy, Jean Johnson Harrison , Patricia Bunker Maguire , Rita Lopes Parker; middle row: Frances Herlihy Kump, Jiaia Silverthome Nelson , Gael Sheridan Craft , Rosemary Duggin Bacy, Rose Marie Marinsik Ferrando , Claire Carleto n Brown, Florence Diepenbrock Stronck; front row: Eileen O'Leary Schumacher , Gloria DeGiovanni Puleo, Patsy Galvin Crull.

grams....Mercy High School, Burlingame raised more than $40,000 in its annual Bowl-a-Thon. Pinning the most money to ¦;. f>r?-S3-V.EKY . the campaign were Christine Fong, Cherise Wong, Marcy Christensen, Breana Ferro, Michelle Gallag her, Caitlin Ross, Christine Giusti, Sarah Esquival, Bernadette Coh, Maria Rojas.

Parishioner Mary Connoll y reports Visitacion Elementary School's annual PTG Picnic at Candlestick Point went perfectly with nearly 250 people showing up to • St. Patrick Seminary — status? enjoy the goins ' on. PTG officers include James Long and Nenita Lim. Daughter of Charity Sister Lois Lapeyre is • Does 'call ' come via social justice? principal. Father Tom Seagrave is pastor....

Several make first professions • Help in ' with chores at St. Robert's Parish Festival in San Bruno were parishioners Russ and Renae Ferreira. Havin ' a good time were their sons, Andrew, Adam and Robbie. Russ, music director at the Parkside District's St. Cecilia Parish, will serve as cantor at Jubilee Mass 2000 on Oct. 2S\...Prayers please If for Richard Dunn , longtime St. Stephen 's parishioner who is H TELL THE TRUTH I recovering from heart surgery and hats off to his fellow parishioner Al Maggio who is staying in touch with mmn ESSEHTMLS OF jflPJ mm ,nM his ailing amigo. Richard is a member of the ™ a™ " ¦ 'Father Miles ' : Sovereign Council of the Knights of Malta and Al has served in leadership roles with the Q,^ I ...M^ .,^ with Kindness' Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Congrats to new members of the Holy Sepulchre , Patricia and Bill Duggan of San Francisco 's St. Brendan Parish and Mary Ellen and Darryl Hoffman of St. Hilary, Tiburon....Msgr.

Harry Schlitt , vicar for administration , presided at a Chancery Ma$s on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, where prayers were said for Some of Star of the Sea Academy 's class of 1963 are from left, St. the success of the Jubilee Mass on Oct. 28.

Joseph Sister Ann Paul Clare , Barbara Drake-Herbst , Caitie O'Shea , Salesian Father Ben Dabbene, vicar for Joann Anderson Ghelfi, Mary Wilson Wakefield , Maureen McHale Official newspaper of the Archdiocese of San Francisco parishes , concelebrated. Ofa Pooi , St. Kenney, Kathleen Clifford , Cathy Bain; Most Reverend William J. Levada , publisher Timoth y Parish, Sim Mateo and Office of Maurice E. Healy, associate publisher Organizing on the SI side were Eugene Marty of St. Anne of Ethnic Ministries , Presentation Sister Rose Therese Sousa , the Sunset Parish , and Frank Maher of Our Lady of Mt. Office of Finance, and Lois Bauer, associate superintendent of Editorial Staff: Dan Morris-Young, editor; Evelyn Zappia , feature editor; Tom Burke , "On Carmel, Mill Valley. Much missed was Jesuit Father Harry Catholic schools, served as readers... the Street " and Datebook; Sharon Abercrombie , Carlin who taught the SI guys during his middle years of Jesuit Thanks to ESPN's John Abendroth for his thanks about Kamille Maher reporters. formation but missed the gathering for health reasons. Cruises being mentioned here . John and his wife , Rose, were married Advertising Department: Joseph Pena, director; kept Jim Grealish and class prez , Jim McCaffrey, from the at Noe Valley's St. Paul Church, where Rose went to school Mary Podesta , account representative; Don Feigel , proceedings. The Serra Club of Downtown San Francisco and where her mom , Nora, is very active. The couple 's son, consultant. leads a hats off to Father Aheme 's brother George Aherne, a Michael is a St. Ignatius alum. . longtime member of St. John the Evangelist Parish , who died How lucky we are to have such wonderful priests — both Production Department: Enrico Risano, manager; Karessa McCartney, production assistant. recently. "Whether he wore a white hat or black hat George was diocesan and religious. It ' s my good fortune to be in their always the good guy," the group 's newsletter tribute company often and not one of them is ever without a kind Business Office: Marta Rebagliati , assistant business mansaid.... Charlie Dougherty offers kudos to Msgr. Robert word for me and about you. Whatever his ministry every one ager; Gus Pena, advertising and promotion services; McElroy, pastor, St. Gregory Parish , San Mateo, for his says parishioners here are the best in the world. Don 't miss a Judy Monis, circulation and subscriber services efforts in encouraging young adults to participate as ministers of chance to let our priests know how grateful you are for their Advisory Board: Noemi Castillo , Sr. Rosina Conrotto , the Mass....Juni pero Serra High School has 16 freshmen service. Each one has dedicated his life to help ing us have a PBVM , Fr. Thomas Dal y, Joan Frawley Desmond, whose dad's also matriculated there: Alexander Bedrosian, closer walk with God....

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By Sharon Abercrombie The Thea Bowman Center, St. Paul of the Shipwreck's new food pantry, has the energy and ambiance of a small neig hborhood grocery store.

Gone are long waiting lines familiar to many pantries , where peop le must queue up patientl y lo receive their bags of macaroni and cheese , soup and milk. Instead , guests can browse , pausing in front of shelves filled with meat , fish , canned goods and produce.

St. Paul of the Shipwreck's clients may decide what they want to eat, just as they would do at their regular supermarket , explained Conventual Franciscan Father Paul Gawlowski , director.

Shoppers can choose , for example , two items fro m the meat and fish counter, three from produce , and one from cereal to put into their cardboard boxes, supp lied by the pantry.

The format seeks to preserve people 's di gnity, said the priest , pointing out that individuals burdened by poverty can feel angry or self-conscious about asking for food.

The parish opened the pantry last December after the San Francisco Food Bank recruited the parish to join its new Nei ghborhood Grocery Networks (NGN), which are a network of 19 small food pantries scattered throug hout the city. The idea behind NGN is to "create a safety net , so that no matter where you live in San Francisco , you can be close to a food pantry," exp lained Anne Quaintance, associate program manager at the Food Bank. Of the 19 pantries, seven churches are included. St. Paul of the Shi pwreck is the only Catholic parish to join the new network to date.

A rundown building on the parish property donated in the 1950s by a shi pyard became the site for the facility. With $15 ,000 from the San Francisco Foundation , and an additional grant from The Trust Funds , Inc., the parish added electricity, painter ], and broug ht the building up to code , even installing a freezer.

The pantry has also received a $5 ,000

Pictured at the June 11 blessing of the Thea Bowman Center at St. Paul of the Shipwreck Parish are , left to right, women standing in front row.

Donna Billups, Barbara Fenech , Pauline Velasco , Pat Hendricks , Lucinda Hamilton , Irene Abunda , Pat Gaston; men standing, back row: James Hall, Willie Cain, Father Paul Gawlowski , Bishop John Wester, Father John Heinz. grant from the San Francisco Food Bank.

Auxiliary Bishop John Wester dedicated the facility on Pentecost Sunday, June 11.

The pantry is named in honor of Franciscan Sister Thea Bowman who hel ped found the Institute of Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans. Before her death from cancer several years ago, Sister Bowman was

Parishioner response has been enthusiastic, he said. "Ever since we started, the food basket in back of church has been overflowing with donations each weekend." The pantry has received assistance from other parishes and groups as well.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. Elizabeth Parish in San Francisco have been particularl y generous , said the grateful director.

Father Gaw lowski said he would welcome even more donations from local Catholics. The Food Bank grant expired Sept. 10 and he is in the process of app lying for anoth er.

Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, the pantry serves families in the Visitacion Valley and Hunters Point areas. To shop there, individuals verify they live in either nei ghborhood.

When the pantry first opened its doors , about 40 families took part each week. In recent months , that number has increased

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back of church has been overflowing with donations each weekend. ' â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Father Paul Gawlowski, O.F.M.Conv. an intern ationall y acclaimed storyteller, preacher and evangelist.

The San Francisco Food Bank receives unsold but fresh produce , dented canned goods and items nearing exp iration dates.

The Bank , in turn , sells the foodstuffs to the pantry for 14 cents a pound. The parish has been spending an average of $250 a week to feed 200 families, Father Gawlowski said. Because of the grant , the pantry has had to only pay one fourth of th at amount.

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to 200 families , said Father Gawlowski.

Customers include sing le parents , working poor families , unemp loyed , and the elderl y. An estimated five percent are homeless.

A team of about 20 volunteers sign up for one of the four two-hour shifts each week.

Families often leave with more than groceries. When staff members interview newcomers , they ask if there is anything else they need. If so, they are referred to Catholic Charities for additional services such as job training, counseling, medical or legal services.

Pat Hendricks, a volunteer , values every moment she spends at the pantry. "When I go to the store and see the hi gh prices , I realize how we are reall y giving people a break in their weekl y food budgets," she said. During the summer, when produce is plentiful and free to the pantry, shoppers may even go home with treats such as strawberries , "something I don 't even buy," said Hendricks , a retiree.

The volunteers receive "nourishment " as well - what Father Gawlowski refers to as "food pantry spirituality. " Once a month , he meets with the group to discuss social justice in li ght of Franciscan sp irituality and Gospel values. They study Churc h documents on social justice and their individual experiences at the pantry.

They discuss ways to better serve clients with grace, patience and di gnity.

"A food pantry is more than giving people food," said Father Gawlowski.

Before becoming director of the ministry, the Franciscan worked one year at Catholic Charities ' food pantry in Santa Maria and for one year at the St. Anthony Foundation Dining Room in San Francisco.

Donations may be earmarked St. Paul of the Shipwreck Food Pantry, 1122 Jamestow n Ave., San Francisco , CA 94124. Food items may be brought to the pantry at 1020 -1/2 Key St. on Tuesdays and Thursday s between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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not been affected by the recent violence , said a CRS official. CRS staff in p laces such as Jenin and Hebron have been coining into the office to take care of paperwork that needs to be done for the projects , but getting to villages to work has been "impossible ," said Susan Silveus , CRS program director in Jerusalem , the West Bank and Gaza. CRS is American Catholics ' international relief and development agency.

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE , N.Y. (CNS) - Directives from Bishop James T. McHug h of Rockville Centre forbidding any appearances at Catholic parishes by public officials or candidates who support keep ing abortion legal have led to the cancellation of 19 candidate forums in the diocese.

Hispa nic p riests note concerns

NEW YORK (CNS) -- Vocations and immigration were principal concerns at the annual convention of the National Association of Hispanic Priests, leaders reported. Members of the association emphasized their desire to work in solidarity, the leaders said. The association president , Father J. Fernando Gil , said members saw themselves as a "cohesive body, " despite the cultural differences of being priests born in variou s countries of Latin America , in Spain or in the United States to Hispanic parentage. More than 100 attended the convention Oct. 2-5 in New York.

Study p roclamation of Christ

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Hundreds of church evangelization experts are meeting in Rome in mid-October to discuss revitalizing Catholic missionary activity on every continent. The gathering comes on the heels of a controversial Vatican document that emphasized the need to announce Christ as the only true savior, even in places where Christians are a minority. The Pope will celebrate Mass for participants Oct. 22, World Mission Sunday, presenting them with crosses to signif y their commitment to spread the Gospel. In his message for World Mission Sunday, the Pope said he was convinced a new missionary impetus is needed.

Criticizes genetic screening

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The Vatican's top bioethicist criticized the genetic screening process a U.S. couple used to conceive a child to save their older daughter Bishop Elio Sgreccia, vice president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, said that apart from the parents ' presumably good intentions in trying to save a child's life , the process raised serious moral issues. In a groundbreaking case, Lisa and Jack Nash of Bnglewood, Colo., tested embryos created through in vitro fertilization for compatibility with the ceils of their daug hter Moll y, 6, who was born with Fanconi anemia , a fatal , inherited bone marrow deficiency.

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Bishop Carlos Fili pe Ximenes Belo of Dili , East Timor, said the situation of East Timorese refugees in West Timor has reached a crisis point. The United States and other world governments must demand Indonesia expel militias from West Timor, where they are terrorizing East Timorese in refugee camps , he said, in an Oct. 4 op-ed piece in The Washington Post.

SOCHI, Russia (CNS) - The success of Church-run pharmacies is proof that the Russian Catholic charity Caritas is capable of weaning itself from Western aid , said a local Caritas director , Dr. Alexander Minasyan.

Minasyan has opened two Caritas pharmacies selling products at deep discounts , first in the resort city of Sochi and then in another town on the Black Sea coast. The drugstores ' profits - more than $7,000 last year - are p lowed back into Caritas projects rang ing from emergency aid for unwed mothers to the purchase of hearing aids for impaire d children.

Urge care of environment

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In separate statements the bishops of northern New England and Indiana have called care of the environment a moral responsibility. "The earth is not being well cared for," said the Indiana statement. It focused especially on agriculture , saying "there is clearl y, indubitabl y and increasingly a crisis of the famil y farm in Indiana." The bishops of the Boston ecclesiastical province - which includes all of Massachusetts , Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine - quoted Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople: "To commit a crime against the natural world is a sin." They said there are "two pri mary (environmental ) concerns in our region: agriculture and fisheries."

3rd-oldest cardinal dies

Italian Cardinal Egano Ri ghiLambertini , died Oct. 4. He was 94 and the third-oldest member of VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II appeal ed the College of for victims of violence in Africa , including two Italian misCardinals which now sionaries killed in armed attacks. Speaking at a general numbers 143. In an audience Oct. 4, the Pope offered special prayers for Oct. 5 telegram to the Comboni Father Raffaele Di Bari, killed in Uganda by cardinal's family, Pope rebels Oct. 1, and for Brother Antonio Bargiggia, a misJohn Paul II offered sionary shot to death in Burundi Oct. 3. prayers and condolences. The Pope praised the cardinal for GUATEMALA CITY (CNS) - The long-awaited his numerous diplomat|murder trial of three members of the military, a diocesan ic positions in Korea, priest and a cook accused in the murder of Auxiliary Lebanon , Chile, Italy Bishop Juan Gerardi Conedera of Guatemala could begin and France, which gave in November, Church sources said Oct. 3. "We believe Cardinal Righi-Lambertini him the opportunity to the trial will take place in mid-November and could last set an example of "authentic pastoral spirit and deep love for a month," Neri Rodenas, director of the Guatemala for the Church." Pope John Paul II named him a cardinal archdiocesan human rights office , told Catholic News in 1979.

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ties information about an estimated $2 million diverted from a parish's funds by a former pastor. Speaking at the Sunday Masses at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church , Forest Hills , in Queens, Bishop Daily said Msgr. Thomas J. Gradilone , who turned 75 and retired in January, insisted in conversations with the bishop "he distributed the funds as charity." "Information brought to my attention , however, indicates the monies were not given for worthwhile charitable purposes," Bishop Daily said.

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ROCKFORD, III. (CNS) - A Rockford priest was expected to be arraigned Oct. 9 on charges of burg lary and criminal trespass in connection with his alleged entry into a Rockford abortion clinic Sept. 30. Father John Earl , pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Rochelle , was released on $10,000 bond following an incident at the Northern Illinois Women 's Center in which he is alleged to have driven his car into a closed garage door to gain entry, and then used an ax to open other doors and move about inside the-building .

Oregon bishop s opp ose tax slash

PORTLAND , Ore. (CNS) - Oregon's Catholic bishops said they oppose state ballot measures that would slash taxes , but they back measures that would require background checks for gun purchases and would toug hen zoning for sex shops. They also said they could not advocate or oppose an initiative to ban the promotion of homosexuality in public schools because they feel the measure is too vaguely worded and could encourage discrimination against gays. In a 52-page statement , the Oregon Catholic Conference reviewed 14 of the two doze n measure s Oregon voters will face Nov. 7, including initiatives on prison sentences , union power and environmental policy.

Hong Kong Diocese p rotests

HONG KONG (CNS) - The Hong Kong Diocese 's Justice and Peace Commission marked China ' s National Day by protesting suppression of the underground Catholic Churc h in mainland China and the mainland' s one-child policy. As the Peop le's Republic of China celebrated its 51st anniversary Oct. 1 , the Justice and Peace Commission denounced the Chinese government for depriving its peop le of human ri ghts and oppressing dissidents during the past 51 years.

White House looks at debt relief

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) - Bishop Thomas V. Dail y of Brooklyn announced Oct. 1 he had given civil authori-

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick and othe r religious and congressional leaders joined President Clinton at the White House Oct. 2 in urging Congress to fund the full U.S. share of an international debt relief plan for the world' s poorest nations. The Newark, N.J., archbishop was among more than 20 legislators and reli gious leaders Clinton brought together for a strategy session in hopes of pushing Congress to pass his proposed $435 million in debt relief for heavily indebted poor countries.

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A candlelight vigil in protest of the death penalty, organized by the Conference of Social Justice Coordinators of Religious Women of California , was held in conjunction with the Oct. 7 debut of the opera "Dead Man Walking " at San Francisco ' s War Memorial Performing Arts Center. Vigil participants also sought signatures for a petition against the death penalty, sponsored by Saint Joseph Sister Helen Prejean , author of the book on which the opera is based. Above left, Sister Prejean visits with performer John Packard. Sister Prejean is scheduled to speak against the death penalty at Grace (Episcopal) Cathedral , 1100 California St., Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. and at a three-day conference on California 's death penalty Nov. 16-19 with actors Danny Glover and Mike Farrell. The conference is scheduled at San Francisco 's Cathedral Hill Hotel; 565 people are on death row in California.

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Expert says violence shows wisdom of Vatican stance in the heart of Old Jerusalem. Many Muslims considered the visit a desecration of one of Islam 's most holy places. Jews ROME (CNS) — The recent spiral of Israeli-Palestinian call the area Temple Mount and also consider it sacred; its fate violence demonstrates the wisdom of the Vatican 's long- is a central question in future negotiations over Jerusalem. standing call for international guarantees to protect the In reaction to Sharon 's visit , stone-th rowing Palestinians sacred character of Jerusalem , said Franciscan Father rioted at the site and throughout the region, prompting retaliation by Israeli soldiers. By Oct. 10, 88 people were dead, David Jaeger, an expert on Vatican-Israeli affairs .

"All of us are filled with very great sadness at this loss almost all of them Palestinians or Arab Israelis. of human life and destruction that was so eminently avoidSeveral commentators inside and outside Israel have suggested that Sharon 's visit to Temple Mount was a delibable," Father Jaeger said in an interview Oct. 9 in Rome.

Father Jaeger, an Israeli who helped negotiate the Vatican- erately inflammatory move designed to bolster his own Israeli agreement that paved the way for diplomatic relations political standing.

Father Jaeger would not comment on the particulars of in 1996, noted the Vatican has consistently called for an interSharon 's visit , but he said it was "certainl y to be regretted if nationall y guaranteed special statute for Jerusalem.

The Vatican's reasoning, he said, is that "the protection partisan considerations internal to the jockey ing for power of the uni que character of Jerusalem and of the holy places, among parties and politicians have resulted in the immense and of the religious and cultural heritage of humanity that suffering and great destruction of the last 10 days."

The priest said the recent violence , combined with the is located there , is a task that goes beyond any one or two failure of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks at Camp David earstates in the region."

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Archbishop William J. Levada will preside and former pastor, Auxiliary Bishop John C. Wester, will be homilist. A reception follows in Donworth Hall, which was the first parish church and is now named for the parish's second pastor, Father Josep h A. Donworth who served the Lakeside District community 1951-72. Pastor is Father Joseph Walsh. In addition to Bishop We ster, and the late Father Donworth, former pastors include the late Msgr. Richard Power, retired Father Joseph O'Reilly who resides at the parish, retired Father William Knapp, and Father Mario Farana , pastor, St. Paul Parish, San Francisco. Pictured here are the parish church dedicated in 1964 by Archbishop Joseph McGucken and the 1956 student body and administration of St. Stephen Elementary School.

Corpus Christi parishioners key in saving Excelsior clinic

By Kamille Maher Showing the force of the "power of the peop le," 80 families of San Francisco 's Corpus Christi Parish in Jul y held a mock funeral to "mourn " the death of their nei ghborhood medical clinic at 4434 Mission St.,which had been slated for closure this month.

Subsequentl y, Mission Nei g hborhood Health Center, which runs another clinic at Shotwell and 1 6th streets, took over management of the clinic from University of California-San Francisco. The clinic reopened Oct. 9 after a two-week interruption in service, according to organizers .

The clinic will see patients beginning Oct. 16.

In contrast to the Jul y fune ral procession, an Oct. 15 "victory celebration" is scheduled at the clinic , which serves health needs of women and children in the Excelsior community. Pediatrician Eileen Gallagher and the former pediatric staff have been rehired to continue their work , Dr. Gallagher exp lained in a telephone interview. Midwifery services formerl y available at the clinic will only continue at General Hosp ital due to cutbacks in staffing, Dr. Gallag her pointed out.

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Corpus Christi's pastor agreed that his flock proved instrumental in keeping the clinic open. "I believe the people of this parish and the neighborhood should be very proud because it was their partici pation and determination which were very instrumental in keeping this clinic open ,"

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The decision to end an archdiocesan pil grimage before it reached the Hol y Land was made on Oct. 9, according to David Saadeh of Peck Judah Travel , coordinators of the trip. The "continuing violenc e " in Israel and the Palestinian Territories was the primary reason for cutting the pilgrimage short , Saddeh said.

The pil grimage took travelers , including Archbishop William J. Levada, first to Rome for events inclu ding the ordination to the tr ansitional diaconate of future Archdiocesan priest Steven Lopes on Oct. 5. The new deacon was scheduled to assist at Mass with Archbishop Levada a day or two later.

Most of the more than 50 pil grims , including the Archbishop, were expected to return to San Francisco on Oct. 10 or 11 , the same days they would have otherwise been traveling to the Middle East. A small number made arrangements to continue their journe ys in European cities including Florence.

Saadeh said the he is hopeful that "because of the conditions" surrounding the decision , airlines and other vendors involved in the pilgrimage will make refunds to pilgrims.

The Holy Land violence also impacted pilgrimages from other California dioceses, including Oakland. A Jubilee pil grimage led by Oakland's vicar general, Father Paul Vassar, was unable to visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Galilee as planned , reported The Catholic Voice.

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The 1999 laws mandate that all group health and disability insurers that provide prescription drug coverage also include contraceptives in any policy written after Jan. 1, 2000. The laws contain identical "conscience clause" language which the suit challenges, althoug h they pertain separately to disability (SB 41) and indemnity (AB 39) coverage.

Catholic Charities of Sacramento is seeking "reconsideration " of the Court 's earlier denial for injunction as a result of the Federal Drug Administration 's Sept. 29 approval of mifepristone (RU-486) and public statements of Kaiser Permanente, Charities ' insurer, indicating it will add RU-486 to its benefits package.

The use of mifepristone in conjunction with a prostag landin leads to the death and expulsion of a human embryo and is used for defacto abortions for up to sevenweeks gestation.

Althoug h they expect Superior Court Judge Joe S. Gray to again deny the injunction , attorneys for Catholic Charities of Sacramento said the motion for reconsideration will "bring directl y into question , as a matter of record, the abortion connection to this lawsuit ," stated CCC Executive Director Ned Dolejsi in an Oct. 5 press release.

"The challenged laws are moving on a collision course toward state coercion of the Church into providing employees with abortions ," Dolejsi said.

The CCC's goal is to have the entire laws declared unconstitutional , Dolejsi told Catholic San Francisco, adding, "We have no choice."

The Legislature could then write new laws with "a good conscience clause ," that do not constitute such an "inappropri ate intrusion " by the state into religious practices , the CCC executive director said.

James F. Sweeney, legal counsel for Catholic Charities of Sacramento , has said he expects Catholic Charities to eventually "prevail on the merits of the case."

"The constitutional issues raised in this case have previously been resolved in favor of the reli gious liberty rights of institutional churches ," Sweeney told the Catholic Herald , newspaper of the Sacramento Diocese. "I am confident that when a court carefully considers the issues raised in our case , we will ultimatel y prevail."

The conscience clause actually contained in the laws defines "religious emp loyer " in "remarkably narrow" terms, according to Rick Mockler , director of Catholic Charities of California. In an Aug. 25 guest commentary for Catholic San Francisco. Mockler wrote that Catholic charities . Catholic health care , and some Catholic schools are in effect defined as secular organizations.

The definition is so narrow , it excludes "even Mother Teresa 's Sisters of Charity operations in California ," Mockler argued. .

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Reli g ious communities are try ing harder than ever to listen from their end of the line . They know that Generation X (born between 1961 and 81) values social justice , and Baby Boomers are not afraid to change careers- and lifestyles to find meaning. However, does "making a difference " create a path to the consecrated life for either ?

Kate Carter, 46, worked with passion and single-mindedness in the Central American Solidarity movement in the 1980s and 1990s. She visited El Salvador nine times and lived there for a year.

"Like Kennedy 's death for many peop le , for me [Archbishop Oscar] Romero 's assassination was a memorable moment," said Carter. "I didn 't know what it meant , but I know where I was. That was the beginning for me."

She went to the border of El Salvador and Nicaragua in July 1983, one of 100 who by their presence helped deter the fighting by Contra forces. "Witness for Peace was born . The organizing and educational work we did prevented an all-out war on the part of the U.S. in Nicaragua and El Salvador," she said. She became state coordinator for Witness for Peace, a position she held until 1990.

Carter was led into her Central American commitment through a series of steps: her work as a Jesuit Volunteer Corps Member on a Cheyenne reservation in Montana , and then as a JVC staff member in Detroit. She also worked side by side with a group of men and women religious devoted to Central American human rights issues. They deeply impressed her.

As she traveled in buses across border checkpoints, lived and ate with people who had little, she searched for personal transformation . "In El Salvador if we helped keep the people

from attack, they helped us to understand what it means to be sisters and brolhers with one another. We needed them to overcome the individualism and competitiveness of our culture."

In a sense, the call to relig ious life had been on hold for her. This past Jul y she entered the Siste rs of the Presentation in San Francisco. She wonders now why it took her so long.

"In all these years of being connected to JVC and Witness for Peace, the people who stand out as living on the edge are reli g ious women. Part of what has been a strugg le in this choice (to enter religious life), is how i( didn 't happen for me earlier."

The Presentation Sisters ' ministry to "the poor, the needy, the marginalized — especially women —while working for structural change " attracted her, she said. Those words and ideas resonated when she read them in the Presentation community 's Directions and Challenges on a retreat in Montana two years ago.

Yet, are those words and ideas the real draw to consecrated religious life?

Presentation Vocations Director Sister Monica Miller finds that like Carter, "a lot of women attracted to our community are alread y doing (social justice work) on their own.

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Other vocations personnel echo Sister Miller 's observation that religious communities ' social justice ministries altract dedicated volunteers, but not necessaril y vocations.

Mercy Corps, a volunteer group which shares the Sisters of Mercy 's mission to serve the poor , has produced few entrances into the vowed life in its 20-year history. "It 's another extension of Mercy," said Mercy Sister Sheila Devereux, "not really a recruitment aven ue."

Certainly there has been an increase in number of Catholic volunteer programs in the last 20 years. The Jesuit Volunteer Corps which began 45 years ago with 100 has grown to 500 international volunteers this year.

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Darlene Pryds, 38. assistant professor of medieval and Renaissance studies at Virginia Polytechnic State University, was initiall y attracted to the San Rafae l Dominicans b y a social justice cause. She feels committed to working toward abolishing the death penalty and has been part of a local parish study group on cap ital punishment. But she is no longer content to do this work of justice as a lay woman. Pryds followed up Web exp lorations with a visit to the San Rafae l Dominicans.

"Since I' ve met the Sisters in San Rafael , we connect on so many levels," said Pryds. "They themselves are going throug h discernment on cap ital punishment and I' m intrigued to see what they decide."

As a ieacher, she sees the Dominicans ' focus on study and preaching as fitting her talents. She thinks about speaking out on the death penalty from the pul p it as lay preacher, she 's not clear yet about where her exp lorations will lead .

Both Piyds and Carter see social justice as essential to their lives , but what draws them to reli gious life is more . They want to change the world in the company of other vowed religious. "I thi nk 1 have sought ways to be a part of community for a long time," said Carter. "Being a part of a community is central to my humanness, my being a woman on this earth."

Notre Dame Sister Cath y Bertrand , executive director of the National Religious Vocations Conference , observed that young adults are ofte n looking for a context in which to take part in social just ice work. "They see reli gious life as a way to be and do what wouldn 't be possible for them alone ," she said. "Althoug h they rarely understand the lived reality of a reli gious community, they do desire to live in common with those who share their values."

Other vocation directors agree. The way of lite rather than the specific ministry can attrac t young peop le. As Mary knoll Father Cl y de Philli ps sees it, "Mary knoll candidates in the 1970s and 1980s wanted to be involved in social justice , especiall y in Latin America. Now it 's not a bi g priority. They wani to discern if they have a vocation. Has God called them to the priesthood or the Brotherhood? " Carter speaks for many of her generation and youngei when she reflects , "There is an element of mystery [in the call]. Faith is important to me, and I want to be connected tc peop le who work for change in a faith perspective .''

One of the problems with relig ious communities ' recruitmenl today is that many don 't live together as they did at one time, note some observers . Living in small groups near their ministries , reli g ious often don 't send a clear message to the outside world that they are close knit. In fact, however, theii bonds are prized and innovativel y celebrated , they often say.

The Sisters of Mercy, for example, have what they call "circle groups " to discuss issues, phone chains to communicate news; frequent newsletters to members; and liaisons who work with members on life decisions. The Presentation community life is not so very different from 21 years ago, said Sister Miller. "Now we have small groupings and spend quality time together."

Vocation directors must communicate a community closeness often not identified b y dress or circumscribed by a convent , they said. "But today [as a Sister]," said Sister Miller , "you have the sense wherever you are, the whole tradition is standing in back of you. The communion of saints is presenl with you."

"If Generation X could find out what reli gious life is really about , they would be flocking to our doors ," observed Sister Miller.

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The profession ceremony culminates her three years as a candidate and two years as a novice. Her commitment is out of the ordinary today, but she is one of a steady number who are joining women 's reli gious communities across the U.S., " according to a spokesperson for the Mercy Sisters.

Changes in the Church and in the Mercy community encouraged Sister Kielb to become a Sister. "Twenty years ago I would not have been attracted to a women 's reli g ious life ," she said. "Then the community was more traditional and conservative. Now it is evolved to a point where peop le can use their own gifts and talents which enhance the community and the woman as a reli gious. "

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By Father Gerald D. Coleman, S.S. St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park is celebrating its 102nd year and has prepared more than 2,000 men and 35 bishops for the priesthood , including His Eminence , the late Timoth y Cardinal Manning. Bui maybe it 's time to call it quits.

Some peop le — even some very good Catholics — seem bent on believing perceptions about the priesthood in disregard of the overwhelming goodness of our priests and of the priesthood itself.

This pessimism is widespread in our society. So let 's close the seminary due lo a "crisis " fueled by many factors , for examp le: •Sexual misconduct on the part of a few priests has led many to think (a) that probabl y many priests are sexual predators , and (b) that young peop le are not safe around priests.

Commentary •Seminaries and the priesthood now are a dominantly homosexual Mecca and profession. While very good in many ways, Donald Cozzens ' book The Chang ing Face of the Priesthood unfortunately left the impression that seminarians and presbyterates are filled with "gays," a term which for many carries very pejorative connotations — that is, these men are sexually active , have no morals , and do not believe in the Church's sexual teachings. Some good people buy into this false anal ysis.

• Priestl y life and ministry is unhappy and unfulfilling: just look at the number of priests who have left.

• Celibacy creates isolation and loneliness, but never intimacy and true friendshi p. * Lay ministries are exploding in the Church and an increasing number of respected men are seeking to be permanent deacons: let them do the ministry.

• There are too many tensions and theological debates in the Church and the poor priest gets caught in the middle of these minefields.

I believ e that Catholics and others who hold these positions are misguided and misinformed. While I and many priests have had our personal and ecclesiological strugg les, we find the priesthood tremendousl y fulfilling, replete with deep mean ing, rich rewards , great satisfaction and close and lasting friendships.

I believe that today — perhaps more than ever, due to

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The priest is an effective balm to the physically needy and the spiritual ly impoverished and those who are brokenhearted by dashed hopes and dreams , by failed relationshi ps , by famil y dysfunction , by spiritual emptiness , and by enslavement to consumerism, individualism , narcissism, racism, sexism and addiction to alcohol and drugs.

A good priest will tell any seminarian or prospective candidate for the priesthood: far from being a boring, humdru m existence , your life as a priest will be filled with all kinds of unpredictable and exciting challenges.

As a priest , one is asked to fulfill many roles: liturg ical leader, homilist , spiritual director, teacher, confessor,

counselor , shepherd , pastor , prop het , healer, missionary, evangelist , convener , negotiator , and facilitator.

Priests and those considering the priesthood can embrace these challenges with a certain confidence that they are appointed to the priesthood in the Lord's service: it is Jesus whom the priest represents.

It is thus critical that Jesus hold "first place " in a priest 's life; if not, it is much too easy to fall into disillusion and misp laced emphases. It is very easy to allow the problems cited above to overwhelm and overcome us. "Centering in Jesus" is not a pious thoug ht but a critical necessity.

Ordination is never about the priest alone nor about the "powers " the priest possesses. Rather, ordination is about priesthood as communal , as a commitment to one 's fellow priests and to the life of the whole Church.

This is why the priesthood is theologically a collaborative ministry: a collaboration with bishops , fellow priests , deacons , religious , and the laity in the parish community (and other pastoral settings) in the local Church.

There is an abundance of gifts in this whole faith community and the role of the priest is to enable these gifts to flourish and give greater vibrancy to the local Church , parish community, as well as the universal Church.

It is for this reason that everything the priest does leads to and flows from the celebration of the Eucharist.

But for the priest to be a credible leader of the Eucharist , he must be a person of prayer , molded and shaped by the crucified and risen Jesus.

Any priest can say a canonicall y valid Mass; but onl y a hol y priest can effectivel y invite peop le into the celebration and mission of the Eucharist.

The true authority of a priest comes from his holiness — not from the community or even his canonical status. His authenticity rests on the image of Christ people see in him. This is wh y authentic witness and effective worship must be intertwined in priestl y life and ministry.

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" Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ , f As we celebrate the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000, we rejoice in the Incamatio'iTof the Son of God 2,000 years ago, and we give thanks for the ministry of our priests who gladly accept the responsibility of preaching and leaching the truth of the Incarnation of the "Word made flesh."

With this letter to my fellow Catholics , I want to offer a word of recognition and gratitude on behalf of St. Patrick Seminary which has provided priestl y formation to more that 2,000 priests from more than 20 countries during its hundred-year history. As chancellor of St. Patrick Seminary, I am grateful for the devoted service of the Sul pician Fathers who have operated this Seminary since its founding in 1898.

I am pleased to report that St. Patrick Seminary today is experiencing renewed growth, with almost 100 seminarians study ing for 18 dioceses. I invite you to joi n me and the Archdiocese of San Francisco 's vocations director, Father Crai g W. Forner (St. Patrick Seminary Ordination Class of 1975), in identify ing, promoting and supporting vocations to the priesthood.

As it moves into its second century, St. Patrick Seminary is additionally in need of support at this time to provide a seismic retrofit for its historic chapel. 1 would like to encourage support throug hout our community to help fund these important building improvements. May the generosity of past generations, which built the Seminary in 1898 and rebuilt it after the 1906 earth quake, insp ire in us a similar expression of gratitude for the priests who have served us well , and a commitment to provide a solid future for this important work of priestl y formation.

St. Patrick has been designated an archdiocesan pil grimage site during this Jubilee Year.

It is my hope that all who visit its beautiful chapel will pray in particular for the grace of new priestly vocations here in the Archdiocese.

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I hope a future edition of Catholic San Francisco will cover in more detail what the Paulist Fathers have done for over 97 years and the future of St. Mary 's Chinese Catholic Center and Hol y Family can be featured. Over the past few years we have gone throug h a lot of pain and have overcome insurmountable challenges for survival , but there is li ght at the end of the tunnel. It 's hoped that within the next few months groundbreaking will take place on the new St. Mary 's.

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Hol y Land diary. ..

Following is excerpted from e-mails received this week f rom a Catholic Relief Services staffer based in Jerusalem , the Rev. Sandra Olewine , a United Methodist minister. Previous e-mails were printe d in last week 's edition. Rev. " Bethlehem.

Olewine resides on the outskirts of Dear Friends , On Sunday and Monday for the first time since the latest round of violence , I went into Bethlehem to visit friends. One of the most difficult parts of this last week was not being able to get to the majority of peop le who are my community here . So, it was good for my soul to see their faces , to hear their voices , to touch them , to hold their children , to talk about the situation , and yes, even to laug h with them.

On Sunday, driving friends back into Bethlehem , we had to go throug h a back road in Beit Jala , the village just above and west of Bethlehem. The road we were on was "secured" by Palestinian police. They asked us to pull over. The officer asked where we lived and where we were from. After we told him we were from America , he said , "Oh, Americans. You know, shame on your Mr. Clinton and Mr. Barak. Do you know they have killed almost a 100 of our children this week?"

"Yes," we replied , "and we 're horrified and so sorry." He then politel y asked to see our passports. After a quick g lance , he looked up and said , "But , even so, you are most welcome here in Palestine. Have a good stay.

We are happy you are here." As I left to go back to my home in Beit Safafa later that afternoon , I went the same way. As I approached the policeman I rolled down the window to thank him for letting me enter Beit Jala. I said , "I doubt that it matters very much to you ri ght now, but please know there are Americans who are try ing to change the perception and actions of America toward Palestine and the Palestinian peop le." He smiled.

"Thank you. Come anytime. You are always welcome here. " On earl y Monday afternoon , walking with two colleagues in Bethlehem , we were stopped by a friend , a young man who works in one of the tourist shops. After a general conversation about the troubles , he asked , "Can you explain to me the American position? 1 reall y don 't understand it.... Why are you against Palestinians? " I felt absolutel y hel pless....How do I begin to exp lain the rationale for the statements coming from our Secretary of State , our Ambassador to the U.N. and from Hillary Clinton in her bid for a Senate seat . This question came up again and again — from people from all walks of life , earnestly try ing to come to gri ps with wh y American policy seems destined to keep a blind eye toward Palestinian suffering and death.

As dusk was approaching and friends became concerned that I needed to get "back across" the line before dark , the questions turned to the tanks poised at the boundaries of Beit Jala , Bethlehem and Beit Sahour. While tanks have been dep loyed before, never has there been this absolute fear the Israeli military would actuall y use them. One of my friends who has had to move his famil y into the center of Bethlehem due to the gunfire around his village , asked , "How far do your tanks shoot?"

I was dumbfounded. "Nidal , I don 't have any idea. I don 't know anything about tanks ," I told him.

"Yes, but do they shoot 5 km, 10 kms, 20? Where do you think we should move the children so they 're least likely to get hit by a rocket? People want to know where they should go to be safe. How far can they shoot?" ... No one remembers a time quite like this , not even during the other major wars . People are frightened , scared to go out at night. We've begun to see the effects of the trauma of this on-going situation as acts of blind rage and brutality are recorded.

Many have seen the scene of Palestinians destroy ing Jacob' s tomb in Nablus , a sacre d site to many Jews. In probable retaliation , the ancient mosque in the center of Tiberias was attacked. A number of synagogues and other mosques have now been scenes of damage within Israel.

Yesterday, a group of Jewish youth s attempted to attack a church in Beit Hanina. A Palestinian man was brutuall y tortured and found dead yesterday, an attack being blamed on Jewish settlers near Ramallah. More and more stories are pouring in of attacks by Jewish civilians on Palestinians with Israeli citizenship and on Palestinians within the West Bank. The situation has grown more brutal each day. There is little sign of it decreasing.

The soil is ripe for an escalation of violence.

In the current atmosphere , no doubt , soon we will hear of similar attacks by Palestinians on Israelis. Human rig hts groups here are reminding people of the "rules of war," to help prevent unleashed rage....

We stand on an important edge. There is no going back. Relationshi ps and trust have been destoyed. New actions and resolutions are necessary.

Please urge the U .N., the American, Israeli and Palestinian governments to move quickl y to implement the U.N. security resolution passed on Saturday, to speedily create an international investi gation committee into the events of these last days , to call for the complete halt to the use of heavy weapons by Israel against the Palestinians.

Please act soon. I really don 't want to know how far our tanks shoot....

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Time for revival

How disconcerting it was to read the grap hic printed in a previous issue which reflected how Catholics are voting — that is , the fact so many Catholics are voting for candidates who favor partial birth abortion , same-sex marriages, and who receive much of their support from an entertainment industry that is taking the morals of the country to hell in a wheelbaiTow. In short , candidates who are in opposition to everything the Catholic Churc h stands for.

When Solomon became king and was humbled by the awesome task and his lack of experience, he got down on his knees and begged God for wisdom. That ' s the kind of leaders we need — those who seek God' s wisdom to guide the country.

I have known many senior citizens who vote for candidates on the basis of what 's in it for them (Social Security benefits , increased medical coverage , etc.) regardless of the character of the candidate. No doubt they have forgotten Jesus ' words , "Those who lose their lives for my sake will gain it. " have found that when I defend Catholic princip les in a group of Catholics I get attacked for it , even by those wearing the collar. And that 's the way it is in the Catholic Church nowadays. To think that the Ca'tholic Church used to be a "standard " by which princi ples were measured. Thank God for a conservative Pope. Clearl y, it 's time for a revival .

Lisa Fredericks San Francisco

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My praise for a job well done with Catholic San Francisco. It is an excellent piece of Catholic journalism and keeps us informed about what is going on in our own Archdiocese and around the world.

I would like to mention that a correction should be made concern ing the photograp h that was featured on the front page of the Sept. 29 edition on Chinese Catholics in San Francisco. I know it is confusing at times , but the name give n to the Paulist Fathers ' ministry to the Chinese community in 1903 was St. Mary 's Chinese Mission. This was founded by the Patilist s of Old St. Mary 's Cathedral.

In 1921 two schools were established: St. Mary 's Chinese Day School by the Sisters of St. Josep h of Orange and the Paulist Fathers , and St. Mary 's Chinese Language School by Dr. Chu Chew Shong.

However , the title of Holy Famil y Mission was given to the small parish community of Chinese Catholics in 1926. It was desi gnated the National Chinese Catholic ministry in the Archdiocese.

Since the latter part of the 1970s , however, St. Mary 's Chinese Mission as the main title was replaced with St. Mary 's Chinese Catholic Center. Under the title of St. Mary's Chinese Catholic Center we have: Hol y Family Chinese Mission; St. Mary 's Chinese Day School; St. Mary 's Chinese Language School , and St. Mary 's Teahouse ministry.

In 1998 we began a new program called St. Mary 's Teahouse, an outreach ministry to Chinese adult immigrants. This program offers English as a Second Language, citizenship and inculturation classes. Maryknoll Sister Paulette Yeung, is the director.

However, the main thrust is providing counseling for those experiencing domestic violence and those addicted to gambling.

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Paulists, others p raised

Catholic San Francisco is to be commended for the fine feature stories about the Chinese evangelization effort and the canonization of the 120 China Martyrs ' process.

I would like to just add important facts to the articles published Sept. 29.

Laity and even a priest , Jesuit Father James Bouchard , got caught up in the xenophobic frenzy that led to the infamous , unjust Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

Dr. Chu Chew Shong received the Doctor of Humane Letters, honora causa , from the University of San Francisco for his inculturated evangelization efforts with the pioneering Paulists.

Paulist Fathers — the late George W.P. Johnson , and Charles A. Donovan — testified numerous times before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for better health care delivery, housing, and the need for more just immi gration laws, long before social activism was in vogue.

Just as ping pong di plomacy freed China from its political isolation decades later, sports - like basketb all of the St. Mary 's Saints and tennis competition from genteel Ms. Helen Wong-Lum — were an LETTERS, page 14

Family Lif e

How best to 'treat' drug offenders?

One of the more controversial measures on of the human person. It is critical to considering thai California 's Nov. 7 ballot is Proposition 36, the Drug the tendency is to dehumanize or stereotype the drug Treatment Diversion Initiative. This is one of a series user. Similarl y, however , our faith tells us that we are of initiatives across the country attempting to chal- not a society simpl y of individuals , but a community lenge the drug war as it has been waged in our coun- of people that holds responsibility for one another. try. Although many of us in the hel p ing professions When someone is doing harm to herself or himself , it believe punitive drug policies have largel y failed , our is nol acceptable to stand back. question in November is whether Prop. 36 is the ri ght A relativel y new strategy that integrates both solution. ****"¦"******—-—— ¦¦ .—^—^———— toughness and caring for Catholic chaplains From a Catholic Charities drug users is the innovaworking with inmates tive drug court moveroutinely describe the perspective... we know it is possible ment. Drug courts , failure of jails and priswhich began in Miami in ons to address the needs to be both toug h and caring.

1989 , incorporate both of addicts and to prepare law enforcement and them for successfu l life on the outside. As part of social services. Afte r a person pleads guilty to drug California 's war on drugs , we as taxpayers spend over use, he or she receives tre atment , regular drug tests, $250 million a year incarcerating nonviolent drug and frequent supervision. This is not optional. If they possession offenders. The proponents of Prop. 36 backslide , they 're sanctioned , which can include jail. make a persuasive case that this money could be much It employs something that we have learned about drug more effectivel y spent on diversion and treatment , and treatment in recent years: it doesn 't have to be volunProp. 36 mandates $120 million be spent on just that. tary to work. In fact, forcing an addict to receive treatInitial polls have shown many voters feel the war on ment works effectively, the majority of the time. drugs has failed , and are willing to look at other A shortcoming in Prop. 36 is that it lacks the teeth options. that exist with drug courts. Drug courts in California Historically, the drug debate has tended to assume are in fact opposing Prop. 36 because they argue that either a "tough" or a "soft " approach: either we punish defendants will prefer to receive a diversion that the drug user or we offer treatment. From a Catholic require s little supervision and holds ineffective sancCharities ' perspective , however , we know it is possible tions for continued drug use. to be both tough and caring. In fact, our experience is Unfortunatel y, the drug court movement has been that addiction requires both. slow to catch on , due in part to its novelty. In the Our Catholic tradition encourages us to address bureaucratic silos of state and local government , it can social questions in a way that emphasizes the dignity be difficult to integrate a disparate array of groups

such as the jud ge , probation officers , N a r c o t i c s Anonymous and various other support services. This nontraditional approach does not have a pow- By Rick Mockler erfu l group to lobby on its behalt in the way the prison guard s union readil y mobilizes to fund new prisons , for example. Up until this year, most of California 's drug court funding has come from federal p ilot grants , not from regular state funding. This slowness by policy makers has wrought a tremendous cost in human lives caught in a cycle of addiction and incarceration.

Ballot initiatives are by nature blunt instruments for addressing delicate and complex social problems.

Perhaps the greatest value of Prop. 36 is the attention it has begun to focus on our state 's failed drug policies. Ironicall y, policy makers and pundits who have long failed to recognize the promising drug court movement are now praising its merits as the better alternative to Prop. 36. Perhaps this debate will spur us to think more creativel y about drug abuse, and to hel p us address the needs of individuals , families and communities affecte d by drugs.

Rick Mockler is executive director of Catholic Charities of Californ ia, based in Sacramento. He can can be reached at rniockler@cacatholic.org.

The Catholic Diff erence

Patron saint of lawyers (really !)

To begin this article by saying it is about the patron circumstances. The continent was in the throes of the saint of lawyers seems to invite a punch line. "Lawyer Reformation , and the combination of peasant uprisjokes " are popular, and it is trend y to put down this pro- ings and Martin Luther 's scathing attacks on papal fession — until you need one.

Rome greatly reduced the flow ____ __ (Rather like priests.) Yet as we of pil grims. Yet England was reflect on the Jubilee signs of stil l a bulwark of Catholic faith.

A letter from Cardinal Wolsey justice and witness , the chalto More praises Henry VIII for lenges faced by Catholic attorhis zealous partici pation in the neys come to mind.

Jubilee. Thomas himself was Since 1937, two years after almost at the peak of his career. the canonization of its patron , the Intimate confidant of the king, St. Thomas More Society of San Speaker of Parliament , steward Francisco has sought to "foster of both Cambridge and Oxford , harmony between the practice of and chancellor of the Duchy of the faith and the practice of law Lancaster , More had estaband justice in the secular comlished his country estate at monwealth." Their patron is a Chelsea as a center of humanist beacon not only to lawyers, but St. Thomas More learning and intern ational polito everyone who faces conflicts cy. The middle-aged lawyer was one of the most powbetween religious and professional loyalties.

The Jubilee of 1500 opened with great fanfare in erful men in England.

Careers which take decades to build can unravel Rome. For the first time , the Holy Door was opened in in a very short time. In 1529, Thomas More attained Alexander VI. a liturg ical ceremony, presided over by A week later, the Pope 's beautiful and powerful the highest appointed office in the land , chancellor of daughter , Lucrezia Borgia , rode out with her retinue to England. Given his shrewdness , he must have realized visit the pilgrimage churches. Thomas More may have the prize was ashes. He had been awarded the post heard reports of these goings-on from his patron , because Wolsey had not delivered on "the Great Cardinal Morton. More was attending law school at Matte r " of the king 's divorce , and More knew that this time, and was clearly a young man with a future. what Wolsey could not do, he would not do. Within a Not onl y did he learn about the intricacies of Church few years , the man who had navigated the corridors of and state fro m Morto n , who was both chancellor of power for 30 years was imprisoned in the Tower of England and Archbishop of Canterbury; he had also London.

Thomas More held firm, despite promises and begun a lifelong friendship with the great humanist scholar Erasmus. The new century held great promise threats. He carefully scrutinized his enemies ' arguments in the hope that he could find a way out of his for a bright , ambitious law student.

The Jubilee of 1525 took place in very different predicament , but there was no escaping the simple

truth that Christ had willed his Church to be one body, and the king could not be its head.

There could be a Church in England , but not a Church of Father England.

He Milton T. Walsh approached the scaffold with a sense of inner peace , and a humorous word for the executioner. And in one sentence he summed up the proper scale of priorities, for his fellow lawyers and for all of us: "I die, the king 's good servant , but God's first."

Where did he learn this? On the morning of May 4, 1535, Thomas watched as a handful of Carthusian monks were led out of the Tower to endure a horrifying torture and execution. More told his daughter they looked as cheerful as bridegrooms going to their marriage. He had known them years before , when as a young man he had lived among them while attending law school. Their austerity and seclusion stood in marked contrast to the exciting worlds of the humanists ' salon and the chancellor 's entourage. Thanks to them, when the time to choose came, Thomas More could brush aside career, position and influence as so many childish toys when compare d to a Kingdom not of this world.

Ed note : for information on the St. Thomas More Society, contact Linda Clardy, USF School of Law, 2130 Fu lton St.,San Francisco , CA 94117.

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

Famil y Lif e

Voucher initiative has pros, cons I am try ing to figure out how to vote on Prop. 38, the school voucher initiative that will be on the upcoming ballot. The Catholic bishops of California have chosen not to support it nor reject it , and they have their reasons.

But this is a prudenti al matter, not a moral one, and they have encouraged us Catholic voters to carefu lly consider the matter and enter the debate.

Vouchers are very enticing to my husband and me.

We fit into that shrinking category of families comprised of a father-breadwinner, a mofher-homemaker and several dependent children. We are not rich by any means, and for moral, social and academic reasons, we are doing what it takes to provide our children with a Catholic education.

At the same time, though, we pay the taxes that finance the public school system. My non-Catholic brother, who has school-age children of his own, sees the p icture plainly. "I think you are making a big mistake by not pu tting your children in public schools," he said.

"After all, you 're paying for them."

Letters... ¦ Continued f rom page 12 instrument of bridging the larger Catholic community in the CYO leagues and City at large.

Paulist Father Donal Forrester, with his press connection , aided the bridging. (Father Forrester is in his 90s and living at the Paulist mother church in New York City).

Finally, the canonization of the 120 China Martyrs enrich the Roman Church 's patrimony of the communion of saints and faithful witness to the Gospel of life.

Raymond A. Lew San Francisco

Encouraging exp erience

The generosity of the Catholic Community to the special collection for retired religious women and men in the United States has been a most encouraging and supportive experience for us!

Our Sisters, not only the frail and elderly who benefit directly from this collection, but also the many Sisters currently active in ministry, and those being formed to take our places in active ministry, also wish to thank you for the generous contribution of $99,402.57 which we recently received as a result of last December 's national collection.

Sister Rose Marie Hennessy, O.P. Prioress General, Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose

Retired relig ious aided

The following letter was forwarded f rom the Office of the Archbishop to be shared with readers: Thank you for your archdiocesan check for $35,913.73 which has been deposited in the Retirement Fund for Religious account .

This brings your total diocesan contributions for all of the years of the collection to $2,554,397. The money has been recorded as part of Appeal XIII for 2000.

Because of the generosity of the Catholic community of your archdiocese, retired religious who have given so many years of service will be assisted in receiving the care they need. These funds, along with all the other contributions received will be used to provide retirement grants to needy religious institutes of women and men in June 2001. Along with the creative self-help efforts of religious to address their retirement funding needs, these donations have helped the members of these institutes not only to care for their elderly and infirm members but also to continue their active service for the Church.

Your support and the support of your Retirement Fund for Religious coordinator,

Paying twice for education strikes us as unjust. If the state has a compelling interest in education and is thereby willing to underwrite it, then public monies should be dispensed in a way that benefits all children , regardless of where they attend school.

But our complaint seems like small potatoes compared with that of families who cannot afford private education. Unless they are helped b y some kind of scholarship, their children are often trapped in inferior , and sometimes even dangerous , public institutions.

Vouchers would help these children even more than they would help ours.

Though I am convinced that vouchers would help the poor, as well as offer deserved financial relief to families such as my own, I am uneasy about them. Public vouchers are state subsidies; and where there is state money, there are state controls. I do not object to accountability. But given current conflicts between civil authorities and the Catholic Church over certain moral

pastors , parish priests and deacons are essential to the Fund's success and we are grateful for all you do. You can be assured that the 52,000 retired religious will remember you in their prayers . May God bless you abundantl y.

Sister Andree Fries, CPPS Executive director Retirement Fund for Reli gious Washington, D.C. Ed. note: The Archdiocese 's 1999 collection for the Retirement Fund for Relig ious totaled $211 , 729. The above noted $35,913.75 was the final installment.

The annual collection will be taken again on Dec. 10. The collection for the local Priests ' Retirement Fund was Sept. 24.

Catholic, g ay brother's respo nse

In response to Sharon Abercrombie's Sept. 15 article on Landings, and more importantly, to the editor 's e-mail response to my concerns, I would like to address the hurtful and judgmental use of the term "AIDS-afflicted" in describing my brother Dennis' illness and the editor 's tone to my anger and disbelief.

Dennis ' journey with AIDS was proudly witnessed by my parents, six siblings and a large Irish extended family (including other relatives battling AIDS) — most practicing Catholics and all shamed by use of the word "afflicted" to describe Dennis ' illness. "Afflicted" is easy to be construed as either judgment or fault.

I am amazed it missed both the writer 's and editor 's notice.

The editor 's response reinforced the sad reality there will always be some who want to make the gay community a target.

Someday we will learn how to approach people without labels that jud ge. I recognize the writer's choice of words was wrong and unintentional . But the editor 's defense of it is inexplicable. Should we refer to my mother 's anguishing battle with emphysema as "emphysema-afflicted"?

I am a practicing Catholic, an active parishioner, and a gay man. My journey back to the Church was due to my gay brother 's ability to look beyond the institutionalized homophobia and remain focused on the wonder of the Eucharist , the sacrifice of the Mass, and the liturgy.

The Landing 's program allowed me, as a returning Catholic, to share my faith journey, a journey attributed to Dennis and his incredible goodness, love and acceptance.

I was saddened to learn the editor decided my gay lifestyle was not relevant to the Landing 's article. My family and I are deeply disappointed he chose to

matters ,. I wonder about the kinds of regulations that could be imposed upon voucher-accepting Catholic schools.

History seems to illustrate that the Church is freer to be herself when she is clear of government entang lements.

Perhaps I would be more comfortable with an education tax credit or an increase in the tax deduction for dependent children , which has failed to keep pace with the real cost of raising them.

Vivian W. Dudro

Vivian Dudro is the mother of four (ages fou r to 12) and a member of St. Maiy 's Cathedral Parish.

remove my lifesty le from the Sharon 's reference to my return to the Church.

Grace guided Dennis ' life , and I feel Dan Morris-Young's smug e-mail response to my call to retract the word "afflicted" is worthy of a response (beyond printing this letter) to Catholic San Francisco community.

Kevin Sullivan San Francisco

'Forgotten group'

In regard to Sister Christine Wilcox's Sept. 29 Letters' response to the need for a singles ministry, she, like the Catholic Church in general, seems oblivious to the needs of singles in the 45-plus age bracket.

We are the forgotten parishioners.

For those age 30 and under, it 's quite easy to make connections because there are so many single persons in that age bracket in every activity in which they participate.

A monthl y meeting at St. Mary 's Cathedral for ALL singles would finally be something that is inclusive.

Name withheld by request San Francisco

No to one-issue \ote

Frank Hegarty ("Letters," Sept. 22) has his point to vote GOP. But, what about the Supreme Court appointments? More like Thomas and Scalia and a Bork?

What will the NRA's agenda be — for they will believe they won the presidency with the millions they spent?

I cannot have one issue control my vote. I'll go democratic and be happy.

Dominic A. Intravia San Francisco

Save saf ety net

Let 's all save some children this election year. By voting "pro-life"?

No! Because the same party that proclaims to be "pro-life " is tearing apart the safety net that provides a real hope for the embarrassed young woman who finds herself with child.

Under the Republican theocracy, she will fear the brand of ostracism, the seizure of her newborn as she strugg les to panhandle on the streets. Faced with such a reality, will not abortion - even self administered enter her thoughts?

Or, under the plan created by President Johnson, she can walk into a welfare office and be treated as a mother of a human being, awarded free medical care, food stamps and a cash grant. She will be respected as an adult... and given shelter.

Will not these honors drive the cruel thoughts of abortion from her heart?

You can behave like the crazed, ax-

wielding priest who smashed up a clinic — and accomplish less than nothing. Or, you can vote to provide the safety net so that another young woman will choose life.

Open your heart to her.

Neil B. Hammari Sausalito

Event not shared

Peninsulans have been disappointed by the omission of our only important Catholic communication arm about the presence of the statute of Our Lady of Fatima at St. Matthew 's in San Mateo.

The announcement of the pilgrimage appeared , after the fact, in the San Mateo County Times - pictures and all.

Unfortunatel y, it also reported that about 60 people were present until the school children joined us. If it had had any publicity hundreds of people - Catholic and others would have availed themselves of the "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to view this rare and much-revered replica of Our Lady as she appeared to the children of Portugal in 1917.

Why have a Catholic paper at all? It 's shameful! Especially since we have been so criticized recentl y in all other media, and since we are supposedly pursuing "outreach" to regain credibility and respect.Our own parish bulletin had no announcement either. Were the Churches notified? Bad job.

Kay Amstrup Burlingame

B.C. vs. B.C.E.

I was disappointed to read in Father David Pettingill' s Sept. 22 column his reference to 50 "B.C.E." as the approximate date of the writing of the Old Testament's Book of Wisdom. I was under the impression that "B.C.E." was the substitute for "B.C." (Before Christ), that was devised to avoid offending non-Christian faiths. Since this is a Christian publication , I would think this nicety would be unnecessary.

Interestingly, on a recent tour of China, 1 noticed the museum at the University of Beijing commonly uses "B.C." in its archeological exhibition.

Kathleen Farrell San Francisco Ed. note: "B.C.E' .' stands for "Before Christian Era!' Regular news columns use the "B.C.' form. Columnists and commentator 's are provid ed leeway on "style " issues in some areas if the variation is germane to their topic. Father Pettingili has said he feel s the "B.C.E. " useage is more inclusive and "enhances a Catholic publication intended not only for Bay Area Catholics but f or evangelization of any who might read it.

SCRIPTURE & LITURGY 'Awesome is the power unleashed by the Word proclaimed' Sunday after Sunday we assemble around the table of the Word and the Eucharist. Sunday after Sunday we receive our identity anew as God's assembled and missioned People. Sunday after Sunday something actually happens to us in hol y assembly because we are, at that moment , the creation of God's Word and Wisdom.

The scriptural and homiletic Word we hear and take to heart is no less than God's own self-giving to us. Our second reading puts it this way: "The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart." This word proclaimed to us , then , both penetrates us and jud ges our response.

This Word can do so because it is a concentrated presence of God's Christ. Just as Jesus Christ the Lord is the expression of God's Word in human flesh , so the scriptural and homiletic Word is the enfleshment of Jesus Christ in human words. To hear and welcome the Word is to be penetrated by that Word, created as Church by that Word, to be gathered as worshi pping assembly by that Word, and to be made exactly what the Word proclaims us to be. Awesome is the power unleashed when the Word is proclaimed in our Sunday gathering.

This Word is also the very Wisdom of God. To get us in the mood for this reflection, our first reading from the book of Wisdom supports the fiction that Solomon was its author by placing these words on his lips, he the greatest of Israel's wise persons: Tpreferred her (Wisdom) to scepter and throne , and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did I liken any priceless gem to her, because all gold, in view of her, is a little sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire."

What is this gift of Wisdom so hi ghly valued by the

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10; 17-30

Father David M. Pettingill speaker? It is God's way of seeing and loving communicated to his people, who are then enabled to see and love as God does. For the author it is summed up in living out the Torah, God 's Wisdom -Word. To embrace the Law is to see God's intent to form a people of his own, to choose to be part of that people, and to cherish that people as God does.

Such living fulfills a person because the person is made to be this way.

When we arrive at Mark , we experience Jesus ' profound respect for Wisdom of the Lawgiver and the Law. "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone."

As agent for God's reign, Jesus points away from himself to the good God he serves."You know the commandments: You shall not kill " Jesus thus offers the Law 's Wisdom to the man who asks, "Good teacher, what must I

do to inherit eternal life?"

But the man 's reply, "Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth" draws Jesus' loving glance upon him ("Jesus , looking at him, loved him. ") and prompts him to invite the inquirer on a journey of following him.

"You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." While we are given this notice by the author, "At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad for he had many possessions ," we do not have to repeat his experience, for "All things are possible for God. " Jesus asks disciples to build relationships with the real celebrities of the reign of God by aiding them with their resources and then to follow him. That is to allow him to rerelate us to ourselves , each other, all creation , and God in the new way created by his death and resurrection. In place of manipulating and controlling each other, our relationships can mediate healing, forgiveness, hospitable welcome, and gracious outreach - what we have let go of in one way and receive back in another.

Thanks to God's Word and Wisdom, we are given all this and— "eternal life in the age to come."

Father Pettingill is assistant to the moderator of the curia and parochial vicar at St. Ernydius Parish, San Francisco.

Thoughtful music planning can enhance Mass beginning Very often one of the most profound experiences that people remember at liturgy is musical in nature. They might remember, for example, a Communion song, a psalm response, or an instrumental meditation. One person said to me recentl y, "I agree with the statement, 'although I appreciate the homil y for what it is, I don 't go home humming the homily !' Father that is the plain truth ."

As we continue to appreciate the various musical elements of the Mass and their power, we turn our attention to the opening song. The opening song of the Mass is a particularl y rich moment, musically speaking. Music 's special power to assist us as a gathering community is noted by the Church and is, therefore , particularly important in the shaping of the introductory rites of the Mass.

The General Instruction of the Roman Missal states, "The purpose of the entrance song is to open the celebration, intensif y the unity of the gathered people, lead their thoughts to the mystery of the season or feast, and accompany the procession of priest and ministers ." Given the fact that there are many things this ritual is to accomplish , the instruction goes on to say there are many ways to approach this musical beginning to the liturgy. Part one of this series deals with one of these ways to sing our way into Church — the singing of a hymn. In the future I will discuss other options such as the entrance antiphon and the entrance song.

As I have already said, one of the ways to begin the Eucharist is to sing a hymn. This can be a wonderful way to achieve the unity the Mass celebrates, as all of the assembly sing with one voice. I have seen this work well in a particular community during my time in the seminary. I

Father Jim McKearney attended many liturgies at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen , just a short walk from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. That cathedral is equipped with a marvelou s Moller pipe organ, containing thousands of pipes and a musician who can make both the organ and the assembly sing. The hymns were usually well chosen and well accompanied which inspired everyone to sing their hearts out — something I had not always experienced with hymns accompanied by the organ.

However, I have also been present at liturg ical celebrations where the assembly sang a lengthy hymn in its entirety and seemed quite tired by the end of the exercise. I choose the word "exercise" intentional ly, because the com-

Discernment retreat at seminary Jan. 19-21 An annual vocations discernment retreat is scheduled for Jan. 19-21 at St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park. Single Catholic men ages 21 to 50, who plan to have a four-year college degree by June 2002, and who have sponsorship by a Catholic priest, are invited to attend, according to officials of the Serra Club who are assisting with the event.

Topics to be addressed will include personal stories describing vocations; the challenge of the Gospel; life at the seminary; possible assignments after ordination; and concerns about the image of the priest.

Faculty and current seminarians will conduct the retreat. For more information, call Sulpician Father James P. Oberle, (650) 325-5621.

munity was taken throug h their paces with a hymn that stretched the average vocal cord to new length s, simply with the height of pitches we were all meant to sing! This defeats the purpose of the entrance song. There is scant hope an irritated assembly (having been made to sing unrealistic music) can be unified with the extreme expectations demanded of them. How may we unify rather than anger the people? First of all, when using hymns as part of the introductory rites, we need to choose and accompany them well. As we choose hymns we need to realize there are different types of hymns.

Many hymns are "through composed"; th at is, they are composed to be sung in their entirety because of the text itself, which contains a complete theological thought through the entirety of its verses. An example is "Sing Praise to Our Creator" otherwise known as "O God, Almighty Father." The hymn tune is known as Gott Vater Sei Gespriesen. In this popular, traditional hymn the first verse speaks praise to the Father. The second verse offers praise to the Son, and the third offers praise to the Holy Spirit. We can see, clearly, what would happen if we left a verse or two out. We would no longer be the Catholic Churc h which offers praise to the whole, Holy Trinity.

Not all hymns are "through composed '. Others speak important truths in each verse, but may not necessitate, theologically speaking, singing all of the verses. If we catch the drift of what the Church would like us to do, then we will musically focus on gathering as the Church into a lived unity, singing one song, accompanying the procession, preparing for our encounter with God at this feast , and in this particular season.

Msgi. Kevin Irwin, department chair of liturgy and sacraments at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C., offers an important principle for planning music for the opening rites. The song or hymn is not meant to "exhaust the assembly." Rather, the purpose of the music is to transform the assembly into a praying and praising unity in Christ.

Father McKearney is a Sulp ician candidate from the Archdiocese of Hartford , Conn., and director of music for St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park.

Retreats/Days of Recollection VALLOMBROSA CENTER 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. For fees, times and other offerings call (650) 325-5614.

Presentation Sister Rosina Conrotto, Program Director.

Nov. 4: "Experiencing God in Ihe Seasons of Our Lives", a look at the natural cycle of the spirit and the seasons through Scripture and photography, with Carol Fowler.

Nov. 4-5: "Remember and Forgive", a silent retreat on healing life 's hurls with Holy Ghost Father Tom Timmins. Discover the riches that are held In memories even memories considered painful or hurtful.

Dec. 13: "He Came. So What?" an Advent opportunity to ponder what Christ's corning means today. How can Christ's coming make a difference in you?

Facilitated by Vallombrosa pastoral associate, Sister Toni Longo.

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 al (707) 762-1498.

Take Prayer 3rd Tues at 8:30 p.m., St. Dominic Church, 2390 Bush St., SF. Call Delia Molloy at (415) 563-4280 1st Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 Calfornia at Grant, SF. Call (415) 288-3809 3rd Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. at Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park with Sister Toni Longo 1st Fri. at 8 p.m. at Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame with Mercy Sister Suzanne Toolan. Call (650) 340-7452 3rd Fri. at 8 p.m. at Woodside Priory Chapel, 302 Portola Rd., Portola Valley. Call Dean Miller at (650) 328-2880 1st Sat. at 8:30 p.m. at SF Presidio Main Post Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop. Call Delia Molloy at (415) 563-4280.

JubileeMassWW Oct. 28: "Jubilee Mass 2000" at San Francisco 's Pacific Bell Park with Archbishop William J. Levada and Auxiliary Bishop John C. Wester presiding. Gates open at 12 noon. Pre-titurgy events beginning at 12:45 p.m. with Father Miles Riley as master of ceremonies include a multi-cultural celebration featuring hundreds of singers and dancers, and a parade of parishes.

Presentations by theologians including St. Patrick's Seminary's Msgr. Warren Holleran, Sister Sharon McMillan and Father Milton Walsh. Music for the 3 p.m. vigil Mass will be under the direction of well known composer Christopher Walker, whose works include "Like a Child Resls", "Because the Lord is My Shepherd", and the Celtic Alleluia. Father Bill Vaughan, a world class organist, is among the featured musicians. Tickets for Jubilee Mass 2000 are available through parishes. For ticket and travel information call your parish or Jubilee Mass 2000 coordinator, Kathleen Buckley, at (415) 565-3672.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are currently being recruited tor the Mass. Forms have been sent to parishes. Volunteers must be commissioned eucharistic ministers in their parish and be able to walk up and down steep stairs easily. Need to arrive at PacBell Park by noon on the day of the event. For information, ask at your parish or call the Office of Worship at (415) 565-3689.

Young Adults Fall Fest Is Oct. 14 and deadline for pre-registering is today. Day includes several workshops with noted presenters, Eucharist with Bishop John C. Wester presiding, plus dinner and a dance closing the event. Call the Office of Young Adult Ministry at (415) 565-3629 or 581-3545 or contact Mary Jansen at mjansen@sfyam.org.

Volunteers to serve as ushers during Communion at the Oct. 28 Jubilee Mass are needed. Volunteers will sit behind home plate and be able to keep a special umbrella they'll use to guide communicants.

Please call (415) 565-3629 or 581-3545.

Prayer/Devotions Oct. 22: Sunday evening prayer at St. Patrick Seminary chapel, a Jubilee Year pilgrimage site, 320 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park, 5:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call (650) 325-5621. Also Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3.

Through Oct. 1: Christian Renewal Mission at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3 Oakdale Ave., Mill Valley with Redemptorist Father Carlyle Blake presiding. Morning and evening Masses with special retreat Mass on Sept. 28. Call (415) 388-4190.

Nov. 5: Archbishop William J. Levada presides at a Mass commemorating the life of Blessed Josephine Bakhita who was proclaimed saint by Pope John Paul II on Oct. 1. Blessed Bakhita was a Canossian Daughter of Charity. All are invited. St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF. Call (415) 7536685.

2nd Fri.: Holy Hour for Priests at St. Finn Barr Church, 10:30 a.m. Includes talk by priest from Opus Oei with silent prayer and Reconciliation if desired.

Followed by simple lunch in rectory. Call (415) 3333627.

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

Their Web site address is www.sjog.org.

Oct. 29: Mass for people living with AIDS at St. Boniface Church, 133 Golden Gate Ave., SF at 5:30 p.m. Call for dates (415) 863-7515.

BlessedSacramentExposition Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo

Datebooki Park , 24 hours everyday, (650) 322-3013. St. Sebastian Church, corner of Bon Air Rd. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae, M - F 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Adoration Chapel, (415) 461-0704. St. Agnes Church, 1025 Masonic (near Page) SF, Fri., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., (415) 487-8560. Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame , M- F after 8 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m. St. Isabella Church, One Trinity Way, San Rafael, Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., 1st Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sat. St. Bruno Church, 555 W. San Bruno Ave., San Bruno, 24 hours everyday. Call (650) 588-0572. Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. St. Francis of Assisi Shrine, 610 vallejo St. at Columbus, SF, Fri. following 12:15 p.m. Mass until 4:15 p.m. 2nd Sat. at St. Matthew Church, One Notre Dame Way, San Mateo with Nocturnal Adoration Society of San Mateo County. Call Lynn King at (650) 349-0498 or Jim McGill at (650) 574-3918 for times. Corpus Christi Monastery, 215 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (650) 322-1801. Si. Bartholomew Church, 300 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 1st Fri. from after 8 a.m. Mass until just before next day's 8 a.m. Mass.; St. Dominic Church, Bush and Steiner St., 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. each Mon. and Wed. (415) 567-7824. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3 Oakdale Ave., Mill Valley, Mon., 8:15 a.m. through Wed. at 7:30 a.m.; St. John of God Church, 1290 5th Ave. at Irving, SF. Mondays after 12:10 p.m. Mass, (415) 566-5610; St. Kevin Church, 704 Cortland Ave., SF, 1st Fri. following 9 a.m. Mass until 5:15 p.m. Benediction. Call (415) 6485751. St. Finn Barr Church, 415 Edna St., SF, M-F 8:45 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. until 9 p.m.; 1st Fri. until 7:30 p.m. Mass. Call (415) 333-3627; St. Hilary Church, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon, M - F 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat. 8 am. - 5 p.m. Call (415) 435-1122; St. Mary 's Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF, 1st Fri. after 8 a.m. Mass until Sat. at 8 p.m.; Holy Name of Jesus Church, 39th Ave. and Lawton St., SF, Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Pamtttt i ita Oct. 18: Introduction to Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning by George Maloof, M.D. at St. Brendan Parish hall, 29 Rockaway Ave. off Laguna Honda, SF at 7:30 p.m. Call (415) 681-4225.

Single, Divorced, Separated 45-plus professional singles meet for coffee and good conversation every Wed., 5:30-7 p.m. at Starbucks at Jackson and Davis in downtown SF. Go to table with PS sign. Call (415) 391-8579.

Catholic Adult Singles Assoc, of Marin meets for support and activities. Call Bob at (415) 897-0639 .

Are you or someone you know separated, divorced, widowed? Separated and Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese is offering the Divorce Recovery Course which provides a chance to understand the emotional journey begun with loss of a marriage. Group meets Sun. through Nov. 19 at St. Dominic Church at Bush and Steiner, SF at 7 p.m. $40 fee includes materials. Call Pat at (415) 389-9780 or Theresa at (415) 666-0876. 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) 3349088 or e-mail stmchurch@hotmail.com. Oct. 14: New Wings Indian Summer Beach Bonfire; Oct. 19: "How to Change Careers" with UCSF Career Counselor, Stephanie Paramore, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 21: Potluck at 6:30 p.m. Call Ron Landucci at (650) 5836016.

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Thurs: "Good Grief" meets at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, James St. between Fulton and Grand, Redwood City from 6-7:30 p.m. Call (650) 366-3802.

Oct. 27: "Mourning Customs: From the Victorian Age to the Information Age", 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1500 Easton Dr., Burlingame. $15 fee includes box lunch. Featuring talks by mourning art expert Maureen De Lorme and journalist, Sandy Burnett. Sponsored by Mission Hospice. Call (650) 554-1000.

Lectures/Classes/ExMbits Oct. 15, 16, 17, 22: See 'The Late Churches", an exhibit of the work of Pietro Belluschi, design architect for St. Mary's Cathedral and a prominent name in contemporary church architecture. Belluschi is a life achievement award winner from American Institute of Architects and in 1991 was named a National Medal of Arts winner by President George Bush. Hours of exhibition in the cathedral's St. Francis Hall are Oct 15, 22: following 9 and 11 a.m. Masses;-3; Oct. 17:9 a.m. -.

Landings, a program for returning Catholics will meet for 10 weeks on Mon. and Tues. evenings at St. Dominic Church, Steiner and Bush St., SF with a group retreat on Dec. 2. Call Dominican Father Steve Maekawa at (415) 567-7824 or Lee Gallery at (415) 221-1288.

Food & Fun Oct. 13-15: "Harvest Daze", the annual festival of St. Dunstan Parish, 1133 Broadway, Millbrae featuring carnival rides, booth games, silent auction, family dinners, bingo and on Sat. night, a DJ. Fri. 6 - 1 0 p.m.; Sat. noon - 10 p.m.; Sun. noon - 9 p.m. Call (650) 697-4730.

Oct. 13-15: Annual Festival, Star of the Sea Parish Center, 345 8th Ave. between Geary and Clement, SF. Chinese dinner Sat. 5:30 - 8 p.m.; Italian dinner Sun. 4 - 7 p.m. Fri. 7-11 p.m.; Sat. 1-11 p.m.; Sun. 1 9 p.m.

Oct. 14: Monte Carlo Night at Good Shepherd Parish, 901 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica featuring an enchanting Mardi Gras Masquerade theme with a trip for two to New Orleans for the best costume. Special appearance by Rhonda Bentley of KTVU's Mornings on Two. Join the fun. Costumes optional. Tickets $25 in advance or at the door. Call Dianne at (650) 3552953.

Oct. 14: "Gigantic Treasure Sale" at St. Denis Church, 2250 Avy Ave., Menlo Park from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. benefiting outreach programs with 47 stalls of goods gathered from parishioners' homes for sale.

Teens of the parish will be selling food and beverages.

Call (650) 854-5976.

Oct. 14: Halloween Costume Ball/Dinner Dance at St. Finn Barr Church, 415 Edna St., SF 7 p.m. - midnight with prizes for best costumes. Tickets $20.

Costumes optional. Call Carmen A. Solis at (415) 5840823.

Oct. 15: "Songs and Celebration", an afternoon commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in California featuring the talent of Opera San Jose, the Gospel Choir of Notre Dame High School, San Jose; and the Chorus of Notre Dame High School, Belmont at College of Notre Dame Chapel, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont, 1 p.m.

Benefits construction of Sisters' retirement residence on Belmont campus. Tickets: $50. Call (408) 7410324.

Oct. 15: Family Fun Fair at St. Isabella Parish and School, One Trinity Way off Freitas Parkway, Terra Linda, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Booth games for all ages, Dunk Tank, Pony Rides, Giant Slide and more including fresh BBQ sandwiches and live music. Benefits school. Call (415) 479-3727.

Oct. 15: St. Brendan's Mothers' Club presents Fabulous Fashion at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, SF, a fashion show echoing memories of the Mary Quant and Yardley styles with an early 60s English Invasion theme. Piccadilly Silent auction begins at 2 p.m. with Tea and fashion show at 3 p.m. Tickets $50 adults/$40 children. Call Marilu Donnici at (415) 753-1077 or Kathy Morello at (415) 584-6275.

Oct. 16: 8th annual Father Fergus Memorial Golf Tournament at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club, Menlo Park benefiting seminary fund of the Capuchin Franciscan community. 18 Hole Scramble begins with 10 a.m. check in and lunch, noon shotgun start, cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. $225 ticket includes greens fees , cart, tee prizes, lunch, beverages and cocktails/dinner. Contact Mike Stecher at (650) 342-4680 or Anne Hahn at (650) 692-5044.

Oct 20-22: Mardi Gras 2000, Good Shepherd Parish Festival, 901 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica. Three days of fun for the whole family. Booth games live music, rides, food, classic car show, and more. Fri. 6 - 10 p.m.; Sat. noon - 9 p.m.; Sun. 10-6 p.m. Call Dianne at (650) 355-2953.

Oct. 21: St. Thomas More, SF presents "Nightmare on Thomas More Way: the Trauma Continues", an annual Halloween Carnival in Carroll Hall at 50 Thomas More Way of Brotherhood Way, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Food, games, haunted house, Astro Jump. Fun for the whole family. Call (415) 905-4660, ext. 20.

Oct. 21: "Style 2000: Fashion for a Cause" at St. Mary Medical Center, Level B, 450 Stanyan St., SF benefiting the hospital's Woman Kind Breast Center.

Wine bar at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and fashions from Shahin's Gallery and the Men's Wearhouse at 12:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call (415) 750-5646. Sponsored by St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary.

Oct. 21: "White Mass", the annual gathering for medical professionals at St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary Blvd., SF at 5:30 p.m. with Archbishop William J. Levada presiding. Banquet follows at USF's Xavier Hall. William Andereck, M.D., will speak after dinner about "How the Doctor/Patient Relationship is Weathering Managed Care". Call (415) 661-0740 or (650) 548-9946 for ticket information.

Oct. 22: Archdiocesan Dance and Song Ensemble perform at St. Mark Church, 325 Marine View Ave., Belmont at 4 p.m. Sponsored by Office of Ethnic Ministries. Benefits Parish Center Building Project.

Tickets $12 adults/$5 children. Call (650) 591-5937.

Oct. 22: International Food Faire at St. Finn Ban Church, 415 Edna St, SF, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Continental breakfast available in the morning with dishes from Italy, Philippines, China, Mexico, U.S. and Central America during the day. Live entertainment and games too. For all ages. Call (415) 333-3627.

Oct. 22: Celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of St. Stephen Parish, 601 Eucalyptus Dr., SF. Archbishop William J. Levada presides at a Mass of Thanksgiving at 2 p.m. with former pastor, Bishop John C. Wester, as homilist. Reception follows in Donworth Hall. Present and former parishioners, clergy, staff and students welcome. New 50-page parish history/memory book for $5.Call (415) 681-2444.

Oct. 22: Celebration commemorating the 75th anniversary of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 39th Ave. and Lawton St., SF. Retired Sacramento Bishop Francis Quinn, who as a young priest lived at Holy Name, presides at Mass at 11:30 a.m. followed by a reception in Ryan Hall. All present and former parishioners, clergy, staff and students welcome. First of more than a dozen anniversary events taking place during the next year. Call (415) 664-8590.

Oct. 22: "In Kindness Awards" are presented by the Most Holy Redeemer AIDS Support Group at the

Empire Room of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, SF. Tickets at $125 per person include dinner. Noted performers , Val Diamond of Beach Blanket Babylon and Meg Mackay of acting and cabaret fame will entertain.

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Oct. 23-24 : Reno Fun Trip sponsored by St. Thomas More Church, SF. Call Nancy and Bill Mannion at (415) 333-2798.

Oct. 25: Good Shepherd Guild's annual Octoberfest Luncheon and Bingo Party at Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Ave., South San Francisco. Social hour 11:30 a.m.; luncheon 12:30 p.m. Tckets $35. Call Beverly Desmond at (415) 587-5373. Benefits Good Shepherd Sisters' Grace Center.

Oct. 26: "Set the Captive Heart Free", a concert by Jesse Manibusan benefiting Kairos Outside, a ministry supporting women affected by the incarceration of a loved one, at 7 p.m. at St. Leander Church, 550 West Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. Tickets $10 adults/$7.50 13-17/$5 under 12. Call Denise Dawson at (510) 2260605.

Oct. 28: BBQ Benefit for the Glen Rupiper Family at Marin Catholic High School beginning at 5 p.m. Glen was seriously injured recently in an automobile accident not his fault that will keep him out of work for close to a year. This evening will assist Glen's family during the time there will be no income in the household. Glen is a Marin Catholic alumnus and Marin native. Tickets $50 per person/$75 per couple.

Donations also accepted. Sponsored by friends of the family. Call (415) 924-8903.

Oct. 29: Halloween Social sponsored by Westlake Catholic Women of Our Lady of Mercy Parish, One Elmwood Dr., Daly City. A scary fun-filled adventure in the Haunted House Doom Tomb plus treats, hot food bobbing for apples, pumpkin and Frisbee toss; 11 a.m.

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Nov. 3: Catholic Marin Breakfast Club meets for 7 a.m. Mass, breakfast and a talk from Gerald Jampolsky of the Attitudinal Healing Center at St. Sebastian Church, Bon Air Rd. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae. Members $5/ non-members $8.

Call (415) 461-0704. Meetings take place on first Fridays.

Nov. 4: "International Night" at Church of the Epiphany, 824 Vienna St., SF featuring songs , dances, and foods of many lands. Begins after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Tckets $18. Call Frances at (415) 2397740 or Josie at (415) 584-6760.

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Oct. 14: Star of ihe Sea Academy, Class of 1960 at the Italian American Social Club, SF. Call Loretta Fraguglia Repetto at (415) 585-5301 or MconroySalbi@juno.com.

Oct. 21: "Fashion Show, Luncheon, Milestone Reunion" honoring classes of 1940, 45, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 from Notre Dame High School, Belmont. Call Donna Westwood, alumnae director, at (650) 595-1913, ext. 351 or alumnae@ndhsb.org.

Class of 1982 is planning its 20-year reunion. Call Denise Miller at Dmllsports@aol.com; Wynne Hegarty at WHegarty@aol.com; Amy Ellingson at Aimelling@aol.com; Lenore Wagner Grant at lenore@dellnet.com. Class of 1990 planning a 10th reunion. Call Megan Centis at (650) 369-9784 or mcentis@yahoo.com.

Perf ormance Oct 13: "A Farewell Concert" featuring the St. Mary's Cathedral Choir, the Schola Canlowm and the Cathedral Boys and Girls Choir traveling on pilgrimage soon to Italy. Works by Palestrina, Copland and others. St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough St. at Geary Blvd., SF 7:30 p.m. Tckets $7/$5 seniors, students. Call (415) 567-2020, ext. 213.

Oct. 13: Cora Hispano of San Francisco presents "Songs of St. Francis" featuring the Misa Criolla, music from Renaissance Mexico and music of the California Missions. Old Mission Dolores , Dolores near 16th St., SF. Free parking in schoolyard. Tickets $15/$12 students, seniors. Call (415) 431-4234.

Oct. 15: Father Paul Perry will present a recital on the new Rodgers 950 Computer Organ at St. Sebastian Church, Bon Air Rd. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae at 4 p.m. All welcome. Admission free.

Oct. 19-21: Shakespeare's "Othello" at Dominican Hall of San Domenico School, San Anselmo.

Featuring the school's TheatreArts Conservatory students and professional guest actors. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Call (415) 258-1931.

Oct. 22: Madrigal Chor Kiel of Germany performs the work of Bach, Brahms, and Eben at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, Vallejo at Columbus, SF at 4 p.m. Call (415) 983-0405.

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

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

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municates his message with enthusiasm , Park, fleshes out this framework by followhumor, candor, compassion and love — ing his own counsel — using examples and something that is apparent to the hundreds stories augmented by readil y of thousands who "attend" his .rt^sffiHl understandable instruction and weekly television non-preachy inspiration.

— Masses carried on tftfgj To experience his vision of scores of stations and communication in practice , Reviewed by Deacon Bill Mitchell ^^^ M cable systems. i notably his emphasis on clarIn this recent book Father Miles O'Brien He has spent a life- Mt ' " V ity and brevity, all one ¦ Riley draws on vast knowledge and experi- time honing his skills ¦ needs to do is hear one of ence as priest/communicator to present clear- and passing them on to % M the priest 's popular radio ly what the art of communication is all about. bishops, religious leaders, » M K101 segments known as "Father Miles" — as he is known world- educators , media profes- M m "God Bless You: Stories wide — has studied the best techn iques of sionals and preachers .

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In the book, Father Miles summarizes in clear language the ingredients of good communication. He gives practical tips for The Center for Latino Studies in the Americas (CELASA) and Latin American every communicator, whether one is a Studies at the University of San Francisco will co-sponsor a forum on Colombia from media professional or PTA officer. There is 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Cowell Hall , located at Fulton and Cole Sts. much information for anybody who has a Titled "Uncle Sam in Narcoland : U.S. Military Assistance and the Plan need to communicate more effectivel y. And Colombk^ lJiieJowwuwitl-feature-Natalia Lopez, coordinator of Colombia Human who does not?

Rights Information Committee in San Francisco. A representative from the U.S. State However, while techni ques and skills Department has been invited. are important , Father Miles tells us, they The forum is free and open to the public. For further information , contact Michael pale in comparison to what undergirds the Stanfield at the USF History Department, (415) 422-6422. most powerful communication — truth ,

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At his best telling stories, the Catholic communicator scatters some of his best throughout the "easy-read" book . They will make you laugh. They will make you cry. They will always contain a message and make you think.

For the record , Father Miles has written 10 other books, produced more than 1,500 television and 4,000 radio programs, won three Emmys and 10 national Gabriel Awards, and received four Proclaim Awards for his radio and television work.

I had the opportunity to work with Father Miles at the Catholic Communications Center of the Archdiocese, which he founded in 1970.

What I learned from him has greatl y influenced my ministry. I know from experience that what he has summarized in this book can be of great benefit to anyone who desires to communicate more effectively — whether writing memos or fielding rapidfire media inquiries.

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who is no more than 7 weeks pregnant fakes three pills, x-rpx^!?} D Woman ^=^]K each containing 200rng of mifepristone , at one time.*

What 's next on RU-486?

Pro-life rs to vary tactics

By Nancy Frazier O'Brien WASHINGTO N (CNS) - - Althoug h they lost the battle with the Food and Drug Administration over the French "abortion pill" RU-486 , pro-lifers still hope lo win the war wilh a combination of tactics rang ing from federa l remedies and enforcement of existing state laws to play ing the China card.

"Congress has a duty to ensure that RU486 kills onl y one person instead of two," said Rep. Tom Coburn , R-Okla., as he introduced the RU-486 Patient Health and Safety Act Oct. 4.

"Sadly, the politicized Clinton-Gore FDA has caved in to political pressure from pro-abortion activists who would sacrifice the health and safety of women to advance their crusade for easy access to abortion ," added Coburn , who describes himself as a practicing physician who has delivered 3,500 babies and has performed abortions to save the lives of mothers .

Commentary "Congress now has the unenv iable task of correcting the FDA's mistake ," he said.

Sen. Tim Hutchinson , R-Ark., introduced a companion bill in the Senate, saying "all Americans should be concerned if politics are entering into the FDA's drug approval process. " With Congress scheduled to adjourn soon, neither man expected the legislation to win approval this year.

The proposal also serves to remind the public that just four months ago, the FDA was quietl y suggesting a series of safe-

|3 The drug blocks the production of the hormone progesterone, which is necessary for the development of the human embryo.

Without progesterone, the lining of the uterus breaks down and bleeding begins. *

guards for the use of RU-486 that were nowhere to be found when the FDA's final approval came throug h Sept. 28.

The RU-486 Patient Health and Safety Act would reinstate some of those safeguard s , requiring that physicians who prescribe it be trained in performing surg ical abortions , be qualified to read a sonogram and identif y an ectop ic pregnancy, and have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in case a surgical abortion needs to be performed when RU-486 fails , as is expected in 5 to 8 percent of cases.

The federal approach is not the onl y option being exp lored to limit use of RU486, which is known genericall y as mifepristone and will be marketed as Mifeprex by Danco Laboratories in New York by the end of October.

Laws forbidding public funding and requiring parental consent or notification , a 24-hour waiting period and informed consent alread y limit abortions in many states.

In addition , 43 states require that abortions be performed onl y by physicians. In 45 states , there are conscience-based exemptions available to health professionals that will probabl y app ly also to abortions by RU-486.

"1 think states will first be looking to tweak existing abortion control laws to specifically include (RU-486) and all nonsurg ical abortions , and then they 'll go from there ," Laura Tobler, senior policy specialist for the National Conference of State Leg islatures , told The Washington Post Oct. 4.

Anolher likel y tactic against RU-486 involves its use in combination with miso-

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0 Two days after taking mifepristone, the woman ^ takes two 200mg tablets of the drug misoprostol ,* which makes the cervix dilate and the uterus contract.

Q The embryo is expelled within 24 hours of ta king misoprostol in almost 63 percent of women.

0 Twelve days after taking misoprostol, the woman visits the doctor to make sure the pregnancy has ended.* In U.S. clinical trials, about 5 percent of women had incomplete abortions after ta king the pills, and embryos had to be surgically removed. * These steps requite a visit to the doctot or dink prescribing the abortion pill.

prostol , a prostag landin sold by G.D. Searle and Co. under the name Cytotec. RU-486 blocks the hormone necessary to nourish the baby in earl y pregnancy, while Cytotec — designed to prevent gastric ulcers — causes the uterine contractions that lead to expulsion of the baby.

As long ago as 1993, Searle made it clear it did not want its drug associated with abortion. In a letter to The Wall Street Jo urnal on March 19 of that year, a Searle official said the company "opposes any efforts to approve its use with RU-486 in abortion , either in the U.S. or elsewhere."

"Off-label" use of FDA-approved drugs is legal , however.

This year, Searle issued what it called "an important drug wanting concerning unapproved use " of Cytotec by pregnant women.

Saying that use of the drug is "con-

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traindicaled" for pregnant women, Searle warned doctors in the Aug. 23 letter that "serious adverse events " could occur , including "maternal and fetal death ," as well as "uterine hyperstimulation , rupture or perforation requiring uterine surg ical repair, hysterectomy, or sal pingop horectomy," removal of the fallop ian tubes and ovaries.

A final source of criticism for RU-486 comes from reports the pills will be imported from China. Danco Laboratories has neither confirmed nor denied those reports.

"The public has a ri ght to know whether the abortion pill will be imported from the People 's Republic of China — a nation that is a leading source of tainted drugs , and which itself is tainted by the government ' s perv asive use of compulsory abortion ," said Randall K. O'Bannon , director of education for the National Ri ght to Life Committee.

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