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If you crossed Mother Teresa with Jesse Ventum, what would y ou j ?et? "If Mother Teresa had a kid with Jesse Ventura," actor Robin Williams once quipped to a reporter, "you'd get Mike." The Academy Award winner was referring to Michael Pritchard, a well-known performer and family life speaker who will be the master of ceremonies for the archdiocesan Catholic Family Life 2000 Conference at St. Mary's Cathedral March 31April 2. Why Jesse Ventura, the former pro-wrestler elected governor of Minnesota? Pritchard is 6-ft. 6-in., weighs 300 pounds, more or less, and he shows up in the oddest places, like Candlestick Park as master of ceremonies for an audience of 80,000 when Pope John Paul II visited San Francisco in 1987. You might also find him addressing gang members in a tough, inner-city neighborhood. Why Mother Teresa? His compassion for underdogs and at-risk kids is impressive. PRITCHARD, page 3

Pope John Paul II, seated left, joins Orthodox representatives at the foothill of Mount Sinai in Egypt Feb. 28. The Pope, making his longawaited pilgrimage to the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments , called for a return to " universal moral law." Later this month the Pontiff will make another historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land. See "Israel seeks " on pages 18-19.

Israel contends with obj ections to papal visit JERUSALEM (CNS) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; While Israeli authorities are preparing for Pope John Paul JJ's pilgrimage later this month, they have had to contend with opposition to the visit from various groups. In Jerusalem, members of the rightist group "Kach" issued pamphlets against the Pope 's visit, calling it "foreign work," and graffiti opposing the Pope 's visit was found Feb. 27 scrawled along walls of the Chief Rabbinate. Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Israel Meir Lau strongly condemned the attacks. ISRAEL CONTENDS, page 19

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Kate Tyler, Erin Swabacker, Clarissa Kum, Stephanie Sze, Sarah Rath , Christine Ramos, Katie Boyle, Jennifer Suarez, Katherine O'Malley, Reyna Jew, Hannah Wang, Beth Bariski, Leila Qutami. Gina Mcintosh has been named a Xerox Award winner and is now among competitors for sizable college scholar-ships funded by the wellknown company. Jessica Buick told the student body of her trip to Kaleidoscope 2000, a culture awareness building conference, saying the day was "educational" and "fun-filled. " Also attending were Arami Reyes, DeeDee Meisenbach , b y Tom Burke Adrianne Gabriel , Julie Rossi, Jackie Oei, and Sarah Rath... They 're now in college reapin' the benefit of their work San Francisco's Archbishop Riordan Hi gh School has announced a $1 million gift to its 50'" Anniversary but recently announced as Advanced Placement scholars al Campaign. The donor of the whopping sum , which will Juni pero Serra Hi gh School are Benjamin Griggs, come to the school over three years, has chosen to remain Anthony Kusich , Christop her Peterson , Keith anonymous. Marianist Father Tim Kenney, princi pal , Rauenlwehler, Brandon Arnold , Giancarlo Bruschi , called it "an incredible act of generosity " and "a tremen- Austin Chan , Christopher Darmanin , Thomas dous millennium gift." This is the first time this column Gorrebeeck , Brendan Healy, Ben Hejazi , Dietmar sends a heaping cup of grats to "whom it may concern ," but Willegrauf and Mark Sorhouet, who has also been named to Who 's Who Among American High School Students winyou know who you are .... The count is in on National Merit Scholarshi p finalists ning a $1000 scholarshi p. The Daughters of the American at the Sunset District 's St. Ignatius College Preparatory. Revolution named Jonathan Sibug their High School The eight are Caroline Bertinetti , Nicholas Butko, Kevin Good Citizen of the Year. Adam Montgomery will serve Chan, Michael Hall , Kathleen Hubner, Patrick Michels. on this year 's I4 1" Congressional District 's Student Advisory Board. U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo Eric Nicole Morgan , named him 'erself. William Boenig is a Vennemeyer....Merit f inalists at Notre Coca Cola scholarshi p semi-finalist. Dame High School, Belmont tire Cecilia More than 100,000 applications were conSlawik and Zorka Galic who was also sidered for the awards which can be as named a Bank of America Achievement Award winner. Joining her in those ranks high as $20,000....Mercy Hi gh School, SF, celebrated Black History Month with are Monica Morrison , Natalie Ford, an interfaith service called Imani Umoja Briana Cimino, Catherine Lao, Kuumba/faith , Christina Hoepke, Teresa Granucci , unity, creativity. Claire Planners of the event were Danielle Laura Mendoza , Julie Fanning, Bracy, Kristal Johnson , Joshlyn Hutkins, Jennifer Stalzer, Lisa Roecks. Recogn ized for public service on Feb. 12, Norman, Aimme Rogers. Choir memwere Monica Ashiku , Charlotte Enders, bers included Maggie Nemenzo, Krystle Stella Palileo, and Campus Minister , Pascua with a reading proclaimed by Theresa Vallez. In addition to leading Lourdes Libre. Homilist was Baptist varsity basketbal l to a division champiminister Ambrose Carroll... .A dozen Notre Dame principal Rita onshi p, coach , Marcos Lomeli , has been students from Portola Valley's Woodside Gleason with Marcos Lomeli named a San Mateo Coach of the Year Priory School return tomorrow from a with additional honors to team members, Megan Ceccotti, two week fact finding tour in the Andes Mountains , the site Kelley Wetteland, Jacqueline Flaherty. The school's liter- of a world-known plane crash that left survivors stranded ary mag, From Pen tv Paper , has announced Lexi Sange, without provisions for 10 weeks and birthed the movie Anne Zappelli, and Monica Ashiku as its new editors with Alive! While there, the group met survivors of the ill-fated Maggie Curnette as secretary. Congrats and all that to all fli ght , and traveled mountain paths on horseback to the crash who worked on, Torch, the school's yearbook , for producing area. Travelers included Marcello Centofanti , Emily a prize winning 1999 memory bank. Peggy Brady is year- Cohen, Joe Daly, Alejandro Gomez, Tina Lally, Bryce book advisor. This year 's editorial staff is Nadalina Larsen, Alex Meyer, Jonathan Morgan , Mira O'Brien, Stemberga, Cassandra Jansen-OTIiges, Valerie Stenzel, Michelle Ogren , Katelin Stason , Steve Trudelle, and Ali Lera, Adriana Komar, Michelle Quintanilla, and teacher Jim Lawhon....Father Don D'Angelo, pastor, returning torchbeaver Julia McLaughlin Holy Name of Jesus Parish, recentl y reminded that "human The welcome mat was out at Mercy High School, words may fail us but the word of God is always true."... Burlingame for entrants in elementary school science and speech contests. Winners in the young chemists ' competition included Dante Zanassi, Maria Haga, Robert Sturgeon, Andrew Munday, Dominic Vogl, Christine Bruni. Among the talkin ' champs are Jenny Flaherty, Michelle Chavez, Kristen DeGuzman, Matthew Russo, Stephanie Egan. 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Pritcha rd... ¦ Continued from page I He has helped raise millions of dollars for the need y, and he is vocal about his love and commitment to his Church. Pritchard was born in 1950 in St. Louis, Mo. He asks in jest , "Remember those day s? When doing the hokey-pokey was what it was all about?" He moved to the Bay Area in 1978, shortl y thereafter marrying Mary Jo. They settled in Marin County and today are raising three children — Connor 17, Brian 14, and Katie Rose 12. The couple met at a comedy club run by Mary Jo. "He was attracted to me first," she laug hed. "But after watching him on stage for a while , his humor and kindness to children attracted me. I said to myself , 'This man has something that will last for a lifetime '." Pritchard has re-invented himself several times. His list of careers runs the gamut from studying for the priesthood and serving as a medic in the Vietnam War to working as an educator , juvenile probation officer and standup comedian. Today he devotes much of his time to presentations for school assemblies , conferences, drug/alcohol programs and more. "I love Michael and would do anything for him," said long-time friend Father Harry Schlitt , vicar for administration for the Archdiocese. Father Schlitt officiated at the Pritchards ' wedding and baptized their three children. "Michael has had a great influence on so many people," said Father Schlitt. "J think he is one of the more sound , reasonable, sensible people I know who has the opportunity to influence many, many young people. Also, through his private counseling, he 's brought many famous people back to reality and away from bad habits." Being in the public eye and his candid love of his Catholic faith often makes him a target. "People always want to talk to me about the Catholic Church and some of the problems we've been facing lately," he said. Too often , according to Pritchard , the secular media concentrates on sensationalism , leaving the real , fuller story untold. He recalled walking with more than 500,000 youth in Cherry Street Park in Denver to attend the Mass to be celebrated by Pope John Paul II for World Youth Day, 1993. "When we reached the top of a hill ," said Pritchard , "there was a man holding a sign say ing 'The Pope is the anti-christ. ' We laug hed and continued. That ni ght the man with that sign was the only thing we saw on television."

"The real story," said Pritchard , "was the kids , a halfmillio n of them , walking together as one so they could celebrate Mass with the Pope. And the over 6,000 kids that slept in sleeping bags for nights to be near the outdoor altar so they could get close to the Pope." In Pritchard 's quesl to gap the bri dge o\ ' ^mtM understanding between parents and children , Jfl young and old , lie ' s talked to thousands of M kids and lie claims they all want the same M thing: "They want to be with peop le who care about them, love them and listen to them." After addressing a young audience recentl y at St. Vincent School for Boys in San ^j Rafael, Pritchard said , JM a young man stood in line waiting patientl y to talk , v -; to him. "I spoke with

'Kids don 't want to feel lonely ' - Michael Pritchard

Family life confab set for Cathedral Officials of the archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life Office estimate as many as 1,000 persons will attend the Marriage and Family Life 2000 Conference March 31-April 2 at St. Mary 's Cathedral, 1111 Gough St. Persons scheduled to address participants include clinical psychologist and radio talk show host Ray Guarendi; probation officer turned comedian and youth advocate Michael Pritchard; financial expert Phil Lenehan; and internationally known chastity educator Mary Beth Bonacci. Topics from Natural Family Planning and teen chastity to family finance and communications will be addressed, according to Chris Lyford , Family Life Office director. For conference information , persons may call Lyford's office (415) 565-3680; or e-mail conference@catholicfamilylife2000.com.

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him for a little while ," said Pritchard, "then I asked , 'What do you want i to talk about?' He said , T 1 just want to be with you , Mr. Pri tchard ' ." "Kids don 't want to feel lonel y," said Pritchard. "When I was a kid my grandfather would pass out on a chair after a couple of shots. 1 wouldn 't go and wake him up. I would just sit by his side to be with him," Pritchard has story-after-story about youth longing for parents ' love and attention. Rich or poor, it doesn 't matter, the kids all want the same thing, he insists. When Pritchard speaks to youth groups , the gifted comedian takes over. He uses any one of his myriad faces and sound effects and voices , including the Ewok voices he created for George Lucas' Star Wars films. Once he has their A attention , the topics can be mk drugs , racism, and making J positive choices. One of the wisest things fl Pritchard learned was from JI a foreign exchange student ;lff with his family. "Big Mike , sometimes you have to slow down and let your soul catch up to you ," the student said. "Parents these days," observed Pritchard , "are spending too much time at work so they can buy things, get things and give things to kids. What the kids want more than anything else is to be with them. Spending time with them — like sitting on a windy hill can do so much more for them than anything a parent can buy. The best gift is time. It 's what the kids want." "I love being with my family," said Pritchard. "I'm not

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on the road as much as people think , so I get to spend a lot of time with my family. I'm a real home-bod y. There's nothing more I enjoy than being with them and hang ing around the house." Mary Jo concurs. "Sometimes I have to get p liers to ^, get him out the front door, " she joked. "He'd rather 1 ^ stay home and have all the kids come over and tell K stories than just about anything. He 's a wonderfu l father." Recentl y, Pritchard attended a soccer game in which his son , Brian , played. Brian * 9 was being covered by an aggressive player who shoved and kicked his son much of the game, m k accord i ng to Pritchard . To Pritchard's deli ght his son scored a goal. When the game was over B ¦to his son said , "Dad , did you see that kid ' .' ^^ ¦k I hate him - and before you start ¦k telling me about his dysfunctional BL family life , p lease let me hate ¦k him for five minutes." Married to Mary Jo for 22 ¦L years he said , "I lov e her ¦k even more now." One of the hardest B challenges the Pritchards had to face ¦k was when their first Connor, PPfk child , y* IP became very sick when only 16 months 1 old. He was placed in the inten1 sive care unit and the Pritchards 1 toughed it out for 11 days. "Our y only baby and we thought we M were going to lose him ," he 1 said, I Pritchard believes God has a sense of humor. Pie asks, I 1 "Want to know how to make I God Laug h? Tell him your I plans." I For examp le , Pritchard pointed out, while he has I helped raise millions of dollars for youth and ft other programs through¦ m % out tne United States, it will be a challenge to put three kids F* throug h college as 1 he cobbles together « an income from f ' speaking, performing and consult-

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A member of the Honduran Armed Forces carries a statue of Christ into the National Gallery of the Arts in Tegucigalpa , Honduras, Feb. 23. The gallery was preparing to host ministers of culture from Central American nations. An exhibit of religious objects dating from the 17th century was part of the meeting. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Tegucigalpa , Oscar Andres Rodriguez, will be one of the presenters at the March 11 day-long Archbishop John R. Quinn Colloquium on Catholic social teaching at the University of San Francisco. The colloquium will focus on the debt crisis for developing nations. For information , call (415) 565-3673.

'Healing' reaches Guatemala

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (CNS) — The healing continues for the parents of one of the teen-agers killed in the Columbine High School shooting, as they prepare to meet another special child for the first time and dedicate a school in their son 's honor. Tom and Linda Mauser of Littleton , Colo., whose son Daniel was killed last April 20 , will travel to Guatemala this month to be part of a special ceremony hosted by the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, CFCA. The Kansas City-based foundation established the Daniel Mauser Memorial Fund with the cooperation and encouragement of the Mausers following the Columbine traged y. The Mausers have sponsored Evi Pineda, 13, of San Ixtan , Guatemala , through CFCA since 1993, and were supportive of the organization 's intent to build a school to benefit Evi and other children in the area.

responding to inquiries by Bishop David E. Foley of Birming ham, Ala., was sent to all U.S. bishops.

Romero ' to be televised

SAN SALVADOR (CNS) — A film about the late Archbishop Oscar A. Romero , previousl y banned by Salvadoran authorities , will be shown on national television as part of the commemorations of the 20th anniversary of in death. "We have never before been given permission to ;g his show the film 'Romero.' ... I don 't know why," Msgr. 2 Ricardo Urioste Bustamante , an official of the San Salvador o film , starring the £ Archdiocese, told reporters Feb. 16. The o late Raul Julia , will be shown in the run-up to a series of 6 activities being planned by the Oscar Romero Foundation for March , said Msgr. Urioste, who heads the organization y VANCOUVER, Canada (CNS) — Bishops from Latin and recently visited the Bay Area. A delegation from the America, Canada and the United States focused on internaArchdiocese of San Francisco will visit El Salvador this tional debt during a Feb. 21-23 meeting in Vancouver to report g ious and community groups such as Minnesota Citizens month to conjunction with the anniversary events there. ¦ on progress toward closer Church cooperation in the Western Concerned for Life. Bob Hindel , a Cathedral of St. Paul Hemisphere. The Church leaders gave particular emphasis to parishioner and Neighbors for Life member, led a continthe burden of international debt on the people of Latin America gent of pro-life advocates in presenting several boxes of the MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Mexican human rights and expressed gratitude to Pope John Paul II for his calls for petitions to House Speaker Steve Sviggum. groups welcomed a U.N. report that asked Mexico to better debt relief and reduction of poverty. The bishops planned for protect civilians from violence , reduce the military 's role in further talks on and steps to reduce countries ' external debts. maintaining order and improve the justice system so everyVATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Pope John Paul II pre- one receives fair treatment. But government officials said They emphasized the importance of continuing advocacy with their respective civil governments , the World Bank , the pared to beatif y a group of martyrs , a Vatican official said it the report 's author, Asma Jahang ir, the U.N. special rapInternational Monetary Fund , economists and business leaders. was important to understand the difference between a martyr porteur on extrajudicial killings , lacked objectivity and They urged dioceses and parishes to promote awareness of and a "witness of the faith." Strictl y speaking, the term mar- acted outside her jurisdiction. "The incidence of violence international debt and lo f orm solidarity with impoverished tyr should be used onl y for Catholics who died for their faith and killings remains widespread , althoug h there has been a people. Nearl y 30 partici pants came from the Latin American and were beatified or canonized , said Archbishop Jose discernible decrease in the last year," said Jahangir 's report . bishops ' council , the Canad ian Conference of Catholic Saraiva Martins , prefect of the Congregation for Sainthood Bishops and the U.S. National Conference of Catholic Causes. The term "witnesses of the faith " may be used for Bishops. U.S. participants included Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Catholics whose beatification process has not been completWASHINGTON (CNS) - The House and Senate are conof Galveston-Houston , NCCB president. ed or for other Christians who were killed because of their sidering resolutions that condemn moves to end the Vatican's faith or promotion of Christian values , the archbishop said. status as a permanent observer to the United Nations. The "sense of Congress" resolution was introduced by ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) —A Minnesota pro-life group two Catholic Republicans - Rep. Chris Smith of New WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a letter to a U.S. bishop, the Jersey in the House and Sen. Robert C. Smith of New presented more than 40,000 petitions seeking to end tax funding of abortions to the speaker of the Minnesota House Vatican Congregation for Divine Worsh ip and the Sacraments Hampshire in the Senate . The resolution says Congress Feb. 16. Neighbors for Life, a St. Paul-based, nonpartisan has rejected arguments lhat priests should give preference to "strong ly objects to any effort to expel the Holy See from citizen action group , spearheaded the petition drive and Eucharistic Prayer 1 and should stand at the altar with their the United Nations as a state partici pant by removing its stagathered the signatures over the past year with other reli- back to the people when they celebrate Mass. Tire letter, tus as a nonmember state permanent observer. " (Also see George Weigel commentary on page 15.) ¦-¦ . C_

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The number of executions for a sampling of years since the 1976 Supreme Court decision reinstating the use of capita l punishment. The president of the U.S. bishops ' conference has sent President Clinton a letter asking a suspension of all federal executions.

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CHICAGO (CNS) - In the name of scholarshi p, a lead ing expert in Catholic-Jewish relations has said the Church should take no official action for now on Pope Pius XII's sainthood cause. "Many of us who have researched Pius ' record are strong ly opposed to his canonization , beatification or even elevation to 'venerable ' status ," said Servite Father John Pawlikowski , professor of social ethics at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. "Such action would make it extremel y difficult , particularl y for Catholic scholars , to continue their investi gation of his record." The priest made his remarks in the Feb. 23 issue of The Christian Century in a review of recentl y published books that took opposite sides in the debate over the response of Pope Pius XII and his Vatican offices to Hitler 's World War II effort to exterminate the Jews.

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Turn away from sin ... As we approach the season of Lent of the Great Jubilee work of the paschal mystery, of Christ 's saving life , death of the YeaT 2000, we make ready to receive the blessed and resurrection , which has broken the fatal grip of sin and ashes on our head s in the age-old sign of repentance for death — to encounter the love of God in the "flesh ," in the sins. We open our ears to hear the Word of God proclaimed: humanity of Jesus (et Verhum caro factum est). the Word (Joel 2:12) tells us , "Rend your hearts!" For "conversion " the New Testament uses the word What we hear with our ears we must embrace in our metanokt , which means a change of mentality. The hearts and live out in our lives. The dail y readings of the Apostolic Exhortation "The Church in America" (no. 26) hol y Scripture during Lent , which we hear at Mass or explains, "It is not simply a matter of thinking differentread in the quiet of our rooms , contain the Lenten pro- ly in an intellectual sense, but of revising the reasons Archbishop William J. Levada gram. In a word , it is a call to conversion. behind one 's actions in the light of the Gospel." So St. "Turn away from sin , and be faithful to the Gospel" - Paul speak s of "faith working through love" (Gal. 5,6). these are the words we hear as the ashes are imposed on This means that true conversion must be nurtured by our heads. "Come back to the Lord with all your following the Church' s program of Lent: the prayerful and life must be brid ged. Where this gap does exist , we heart...turn to God with tears and fasting, for he is slow reading of Sacred Scripture , and the practice of receiving are Christians in name only. In the ongoing conversion of our Christian life celeto anger and ready to forgive" is the plea of the whole the sacraments of reconciliation and the Eucharist. Churc h in the Ash Wednesday anti phons. Furthermore , conversion leads to fraternal commun- brated in this Jubilee Year, the bishops of the United Conversion is a necessary part of the Jubilee Year cel- ion, because it makes us understand that Christ is the States have marked April 8, as a national day of reparaebration. To celebrate the anniversary of the incarnation head of the Church , His mmmmmmmmmmm —.^____ ___ tion and atonement forsins — our own sins , of Christ means to live more intensel y our encounter with Mystical Bod y, and that and those of a sinful the living Christ. It means to recognize wh y the Son of we are all one in His humanity, so evident in God became man 2,000 years ago — to save us and all love. Conversion also the great tragedies of humanity from the slavery of sin. It means to acknowl- urges us to solidarity this past 20,h century edge the need for our ongoing conversion in order to face with our brothers and through cruel violence and be embraced by the love of God who is not content sisters in need , because i to so many communito abandon us to our sins. The "wages of sin " is death , it makes us aware that ties and individuals: whatever we do for othbut Jesus came "that we might have life!" forced deportations , genocides , contempt for the fundaSt. Paul testified, "God appointed Christ as a sacrifice ers, especiall y the poorest , we do for Christ Himself. Conversion , therefore , fosters a new life , a true mental rights of the human person , war after blood y war. for reconciliation " (Rom. 3, 25), to ransom every one of us Our Holy Father, too , will assist us in our reparation from the slavery of evil , and to restore humanity to its orig- metanoia , in which there is no separation between faith inal dignity as children of God. Our Lenten program of and works in our daily response to the universal call to by inviting us to atone also for the sins committed in the conversion , then , is designed to enable us to share in the holiness. Conversion means that the gap between faith name of Christ and his Bride , the Church. Even closer to home, the sins of human weakness and financial mismanagement by our brother , Bishop Ziemann of Santa Rosa , should call forth from us our solidarity with Christ in His great act of atonement for our sins, and for the sins of all humanity. In this way we can see every Jubilee pilgrimage, prayer and indulgence as a response to the need for our own and the Church's ongoing conversion , so that by our On the first Sunday of Lent, March 12, Roman new way of life in Christ we may more faithfull y and Catholics will gather to celebrate the Rite of Election. more effectively be instruments of the new evangelizaArchbishop William J. Levada, the priests, deacons, tion in the new and Third Millennium. and parishioners of the San Francisco Archdiocese As our Holy Father reminds us in his Lenten message, will celebrate the Rite of Election on that day at 3 p.m. "Once again , during this Lent of the year 2000, Jesus at St. Mary 's Cathedral , 1111 Gough St. invites us to return to the Father, who is waiting for us The catechumens (those unbaptized) walk through Archbishop William J. Levada distributes ashes with open arms to transform us into living and effective the doors of the Cathedral, accompanied by their pason a past Ash Wednesday signs of his merc ifu l love." tors, deacons, and catechumenate team and surrounded by their godparents, sponsors and catechists. Archbishop Levada calls the godparents to testify before all present to the catechumen s' readiness for baptism. The Archbishop then addresses the catechumens Most Reverend William J. Levada directly, asking: "Do you wish to enter fully into the Lent begins March 8 and persons who work in downArchbishop of San Francisco life of the Church through the sacraments of baptism, town San Francisco will be able to attend Mass, liturgy of Apostolic Administrator of Santa Rosa confirmation, and the Eucharist?" the word and receive ashes at churches there including the Once the Archbishop declares them to be "the following: (their new. name, since God has chosen or elect" • St. Boniface, Golden Gate and Leavenworth. "elected" them), they will be moving toward receiving El Retiro San ln i,<?o E^sJ Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. confirmation, SgaJJJjj baptism, and Eucharist at J E S U I T R.ETR.EAT H O U S E the Easter • St. Francis of Assisi, Columbus and Vallejo. April 22. Vigil, Masses 12:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. March 10-12 FOLLOWING CHRIST INTO THE 21" CENTURY Silent retre.it for members of the legal profession • Old St. Mary 's, California and Grant. Masses in Fr. 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In underdeveloped countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean region, the poor are forced to use any and every resource possible to survive — even city dumps. I was shocked the first time I saw a man eating food out of the dump in Riverton, Jamaica/' related Ferdinand Mahfood , founder of Food For The Poor. "He'd found a box of spoiled and broken eggs and he was carefully

collecting the least damaged ones, carefully putting them in a basket. When I asked if he came to the dump often, he said 'every day.' No one should have to live that way."

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Food For The Poor Welcomes Pope's Focus on Need y Families During 2000 The writings of Pope John Paul I! for the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 encourage Roman Catholics to visit "brothers and sisters in heed...as if making a pilgrimage to Christ present in them." His call to action, which highlights the powerful impact of Matthew 25:34-36, has been welcomed by Food For The Poor, "I was thrilled to see Pope John Paul II draw attention to that passage in Matthew," said Ferdinand Mahfood, founder of Food For The Poor. "In it, Jesus describes the final judgement of humanity and says, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For | was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' In a powerful way, Jesus is telling us that God wants us to put our love into action. " Mahfood encourages American Christians to take the Pope's words to heart by either taking a pilgrimage to an area of need or by inviting a priest into their church to hear firsthand about the plight of the poor. "Food For The Poor hosts four-day pilgrimages to Jamaica, Haiti and Latin America. During these visits, you walk in the slums, meet the families who live there and discover how the church is trying to help them," Mahfood explained. "Along with this program. Food For The Poor sends priests with a personal knowledge of the Third Wo rld into American parishes. Through one of these visits, an entire parish can learn more about the plight of the poor." "The year 2000 represents a wonderful time to focus on international poverty and to make a difference in these areas of need," Mahfood added. "It's a new millennium — a time of new beginnings— an opportunity to celebrate the renewing power of Christ." Ultimately, Mahfood hopes the Pope's words will inspire American Catholics to help fight the war on poverty in the Caribbean and Latin America. "Jubilee 2000 presents us with a meaningful challenge to look beyond ourselves," Mahfood said. "I fervently believe that if we accept that challenge and work together, we tap the power of combined Christian charity to make a difference in the world."

supplies food , clothing, basic housing, medical supplies and educational opportunities to the poorest of the poor. "Food and housing are the most urgent needs," Mahfood explained. "And of those two, a house has the greatest impact. Many of these families live in the dump in junk cars or patchwork shacks fashioned from cardboard, bits of rusty sheet metal and scraps of lumber. By giving them a simple one room house costing $2,000, we provide them with a start at a new life. We give them the foundation to improve their lives." During the past several years, Food For The Poor 's assistance programs in the Riverton dump have sparke d a new sense of hope among the poor. Hundreds of lives have been changed in meaningful ways. "With a home and other hel p from Food For The Poor, one women's family was able to pursue great things. Her daughter was able to go to school and did so well that she is now pursuing higher education. She says she wants to become a doctor — with the ultimate goal of serving other poor families in Riverton," Mahfood explained. To extend this important outreach and help more people in need, Food For The Poor is seeking sup-

port from churches and interested Iaypeople in the United States. The ministry 's goal is to double its work in Riverton and other dump "communities" in the year ahead. "There are more than 7,000 families living in the Riverton dump alone. This year, we would like to build at least 300 homes and supp ly the poor there with at least $50,000 worth of food, clothing and medical supp lies," Mahfood said. "The job may seem daunting, but I know we can do it with support from American Catholics. By combining their gifts, large and small, we can accomplish significant things for the poor." Readers interested in contributing to Food For Tlie Poor's outreach can use the black and white brochure inserted in this issue or send their tax-deductible g ifts to: Food For The Poor, Dept. 25583, 550 SW12th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.

Poor Families Rely on Trash For Food, Clothing Spec ial Report by Geraldine Hemmings

As the garbage truck rolls into "Riverton " dump , scores of men, women and children who had been picking on the mountains of trash raise their heads to see what might be coming in for gleaning. Will it be discards of a local restaurant or grocery store? Perhaps it's trash from one of Jamaica ' s resort hotels or some old clothing from homes in the city. From every corner of the sprawling dump, people begin to shuffle out to meet the truck. The heat of the day is oppressive and the air burns with the bittersweet smell of rotting food and gray-brown dust. Other than the truck crew and the rag-tag residents of Riverton, the onl y life here are flies, vermin and the p igs brought here to feed. I almost fee! as if God is providing me with a foreshadowing of Hell.

"These p eop le have been invisible to the outside world for too long. " Using makeshift hooks of heavy wire, the Riverton peop le begin raking through the truck's load. A woman yells and the crowd is soon at her side. Thirty feet away, I can smell the rancid chicken she has uncovered. She holds up a piece and her friends examine it. No matter that the flies have already converged on the meat. This is food. This is a meal for families who might otherwise eat nothing tonight. As horrified as I am by the scene, I remain there to speak to the people of Riverton, Jamaica. If I leave, their stories and plight may never reach

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people who could provide them with help. These people hav e been invisible to the outside world for too long. Their voices must be heard. Maybe b y sharing their experiences with Christians in America, light can be brou ght into this darkness — Christ's mercy can be extended to these people in desperate need... CLAUDETTE BAKER gathers the discarded chicken for her three young children — ages 5, 7 and 9. "I come to the dump for food and when I don ' t find anything we usuall y go hungry," she says. "Yesterday, all I got was two biscuits and a p iece of cheese. But today, we will have chicken." Robert , Claudette 's youngest child, has brain damage . "I hustle bottles and other things so he can see a doctor." Her other two are "school aged," she admits, but they rarely get to school. She onl y has one complete set of cloths for school and no soap for washing. "I'd hoped they could go to school so they could come out as something." PAULINE DOUGLAS is another Riverton mother who lives with the dail y misery of failing her famil y. "I buried a son a month ago and my youngest is in the hospital," she says with a haunting pain in her eyes. 'T don't want to come to the dump, but I have to. I p ick up clothes and wash them. I get sick every time I come here. The dust gets in my lungs. But I don 't have any choice. I don't have any other way to keep things going." GEORGE ROBERTS, age 73, lives in the ruste d out shell of a van in the dump. "When it's cold at night, the wind blows in and I do what I can to set my mind on not feeling it," he says. "I also fi ght the hunger. I didn't eat today — probably won't." Asked if life is hard, he nods slowly. "My hope is that I know I'll soon be dead," he says matter-of-factly. STEVEN THOMAS is only 11 years old, but he know the dump well. "I'm here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while my mother works in the market. I look for things for the family and for food when I can find it. I've got two brothers and two sisters and everything we have is from the dump," he says.

ELAINE SAMUELS' three youngest children are 8, 3 and 8-months. "I can ' t manage them," she admits, looking away in embarrassment. "I can ' t afford to send them to school or feed them. I come here to try to make it, but I don't know how much longer I can keep going." GEORGE SMITH has lived in the dump afte r he was evicted from his home several years ago. "Life has gotten very rough," he says. "I would like to get back on my feet, but it isn't happening." By collecting and selling items he finds, George can eat — but nothing more. "At night, I pray to God for help."

DAWN MARIE FOREST also gleans the dump for her children. If she finds an old dress, cleans and repairs it, it can fetch $10 Jamaican dollars (equivalent to about one U.S. quarter). "I got to hustle the waste or my children won't go to school," she says. Fortunatel y, in the midst of this darkness, I also discover a ray of light — a spark of hope. Nearby, stands a row of lovely new cottages in a rainbow of pastel colors. Food For The Poor has also seen the despair in Riverton dump and is bringing hope to the area 's residents by providing housing, food and clothing, educational opportunities and self-help projects. While visiting the areas under development b y Food For The Poor I meet little Amanda Quay, age 8. She exp lains how her old home was so decrep it that her grandmother fell throug h the floorboards , injuring her leg. With joy on her face , Amanda leads me to a small but tid y new home built for her family by Food For The Poor. Sitting on the porch , the little girl' s 73-yearold grandmother is happ il y rocking her bab y sister to sleep. It's wonderful to see a famil y rescued from Riverton misery. "Life was very hard for us then, but it's different for us now," she says. "We have this little home, we eat regularly and my daughter can send the children to school. God has really blessed us."

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Young adult lenten series scheduled at St. Dominic Young adults in their 20s and 30s who might have "nagging questions " about faith are being invited to a six-week series on "The Essentials of Christianity " sponsored by the School of Pastoral Leadershi p at St. Dominic Parish , Bush and Steincr, San Francisco. The 7:30-9 p.m. classes will begin March 9 at St. Dominic Parish hall. Topics and presenters fol low: • "What Does Christianity Have to Do With My Happiness?" March 9, presented by Dominican Father Michael Sweeney, and Sherry Wadde l , co-directors of the Catheri ne Siena Institute , Seattle. • "Holiness Is Wholeness: Health , Hope, Humor and Healing," March 16, Father Miles O'Brien Riley, noted speaker, retreat master and media personality. • "Is Jesus the One, or Should We Look for Another?" March 23, Father Milton Walsh, professor of theology and dean of students at St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo . Park. • "Making the Bible Come Alive: A Catholic Approach to Scripture", March 30, Msgr. Warren Holleran , professor of Sacred Scripture, St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park. • "Developing Your Friendships With Christ," April 6, Cannelite Father Christop her LaRocca, novice master for the Carmelite Fathers in San Jose. • "Do Opposites Real ly Attract? Dealing With Intimacy and Love," April 13, Kristine and Martin Bacich . Graduates of the University of San Francisco, Kristine holds a master 's degree in theology from the John Paul II Institute and Martin , an architect, works for LUCAS Films. For further information , contact Scott Moyer at (415) 923-1264; e-mail scott(5)esgear.com; or Jesuit Father Michael Barber at (415) 242-9087.

Ministry training p lanned in Bay Area The Young Adult Ministry offices of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose are sponsoring a tri-diocesan event March 16-18 for parish and campus ministry personnel. With one day scheduled in each diocese, the agenda each day will feature a talk by Joan Weber, co-editor of Youth Adults Works, a resource for those ministering to young adults . The first event, an evening for singles and couples in their 20 s and 30s, is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 16 at Most Holy Trinity Parish hall, 2040 Nassau Dr., San Jose. It is free. On March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a workshop for campus ministry and parish personnel on developing a responsive community of youth adults at Our Lady of Angels Parish, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame. The session costs $10 and includes lunch. A workshop to train young people for young adult minisfty is planned for March 18 from 10 a.m, to 3 p.m. at St. Leander School, 451 Davis St., San Leandro. Cost is $5. For those who register by March 11 , lunch is free. For further information contact the Young Adult Ministry Office at (415) 565-3600.

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1 Despite a periodic downpour, more than 100 people gathered Feb. 27 on the first day of a three-day memorial service for 169 peop le classified "homeless " who died in San Francisco last year. Sponsored by Religious Witness With Homeless People , the commemoration included erection of " grave markers " in the city's Civic Center Plaza park with the names of those who died. "I came to here today," said Paula Pohlmann (above), "to participate in the remembrance of these people so their lives do not become swept away and forgotten . I understand a 39-day-old boy and a 4-month-old girl died and their names are here. It's all a tragedy. " Congregation of Divine Providence Sister Bernie Galvin founded and directs Religious Witness.

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Story and photos by Evelyn Zappia "maj or infestation" of powderposr beetles threatens the two-centuriesold structure of Mission Dolores as well as much of its "irrep laceable A artwork," according to Father Maurice McCormick , rector of Mission Dolores Basilica Parish which encompasses the old mission church. Initial fumigation and extermination work at San Francisco's first church (comp leted in 1791 and designated as Registered Landmark Number One) is expected to begin later this month, Father McCormick said. The priest and building specialists say the proj ect involves many challenges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not the least of which is encapsulating the entire mission structure to contain fumigation gases and doing it in such a way that delicate, ori ginal roof tiles arc not damaged. "Since the ori ginal roof tiles mi ght be too frag ile to walk on , a large crane placing the tarp on a makeshift tent scaffold will be erected carefully" keeping out of harm's way the roof tiles , said Steve Kalpalcoff, manager of the building department of the Archdiocese. "The scaffolding is added protection to the one-of-akind roof tiles which would cost an enormous amount of money to replicate if damaged. " "All decisions regarding the Mission are made by the Archbishop and the pastor in consultation with experts , " said Kalpakoff. "The building department acts like an owner's representative always prote cting the Archdiocese and parish as we coordinate the proj ect. "

McCormick said. "Imag ine the meticulous process of both of these proj ects. It will be months before the Mission can be fully restored. " "Also, " Father McCormick continued , ' "There s difficulty in finding a proper working p lace. One lab under consideration for the restoration work is in Monterey." The pastor is hop ing, however, the artwork could be stored in a building owned by the Archdiocese and the delicate restoration work comp leted in San Francisco. "I'd feel a lot more comfortable if the artwork were closer to home , " he said. ÂŚ Although a dollar amount for the project has not been established as yet, it is of concern.

Once the Mission is successfully "tented," the fumigation will take approximately a week to comp lete. "This will slow down the present population (of insects) but it 's only the beginning of a long, arduous road," said Father McCormick. "I'm told, " Father McCormick continued , "all the p ieces of artwork must be taken down one-by-one, and the holes created by the beetles on each p iece must be plugged. " Experts must treat each entire p iece of wood. After this procedure, artisans " must restore the artwork to its ori ginal condition ," he said. "All of this is going to take an extraordinary amount of time, " Father

The three mission bells - named Martin, Joseph and Francis - are supported by beams that show signs of

powderpost beetle infestation. The bells are still secured by rawhide bands with animal hair on them that date back more than two centuries.

Father Maurice McCormick, rector of Mission Dolores Basilica,

inspects a roof beam in the attic area of the old mission. Nearly every one of the redwood timbers shows indication of powderpost beetle inf estation.

"I hope funds can be obtained from foundations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but for now it 's one step at a time," said Father McCormick; Powderpost beetles , according to pest-control experts , are socalled because in hi gh numbers they are able to turn the inside of a p iece of wood into a mass offline p owder. The majority of the delicate artworks in the oldest intact mission in California are carved from wood and dangerously at risk by the beetle infestation. The famous "reredos ," or back panel of the altarp iece came from San Bias, Mexico in 1796. It holds seven wooden statues , among them, Mary, Queen of Heaven, with St. Anne, mother of Mary, and

Three sections of the "reredos " or back p anel of the altarp iece: (left) Mary , Queen of Heaven, (middle) Jesus on the Cross and (right) St. Anne, the mother of Mary. The "reredos" was craf ted in San Bias, Mexico in 1796.

St. Francis ofAssisi statue added to the Mission in 1920 stands on a pedestal surrounded by an ornate wooden f rame of blue and gold to the left of the altar.

A While some old mission beams show min imal apparent damage, others are clearly being ravaged by p owderp ost beetles and wood turns to fine pow der when touched.

San Jo aquin , Father of Mary. Extent of the damage will remain unclear until sections of the reredos are taken down piece b y p iece and meticulousl y inspected for damage on both sides of the over 200 year-old-wood. Also in j eopardy are two side altars crafted in Mexico and brought to the mission in 1810. Both hold three carved statues denoting Franciscan saints . The signs of beetle infestation are most evident in the statues punctured with p in holes by the beetles and tiny p iles of

powder-like wood dust. The three ori ginal bells hanging at the top of the mission above the entrance are in danger of eventuall y falling as the ori ginal ropes and attic beams securing them are also infested. The bells honor Saints Josep h, Francis and Martin and were cast in Mexico in 1792, 1797 and 1797 respectively.

The sense of urgency to address the infestation is hei ghtened further, offici als said, by the fact Mission Dolores is one of five sites designated by Archbishop William J. Levada p ilgrimage destinations within the Archdiocese / a s during the current Holy Year 2000. According to Father McCormick , the Mission J annually attracts approximatel y a quarter million visitors. However, he expects that number to swell this and noted, "The Mission already seems to have year B*. | more crowds than in recent memory." \ * Mission visitor hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p .m. seven L days per week, extending to 4:30 p.m. effective April 1. I I Special hours for pilgrims, 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, were | W \ recendy added to die schedule. Father McCormick said one of his favorite parts of being assigned to the Basilica parish is the opportunity to visit with persons fro m around the nation and world who visit Mission Dolores.

To donate toward the restoration of this Mission Dolores , call 415-621-8203 or send checks to Mission Dolores, 3321 16* St., San Francisco, CA 941 14. Work began on Mission Dolores in 1782 and was comp leted in 1791. Father Francisco Palou was the f irst p astor under the direction of FatherJuniper o Sena. It is the sixth of 21 missions of Californiafounded to preach, teach and convert those indigenous to the area. Mission records report 17 different tribes living around the Mission at the time of its f ounding .In 1834-35 Mission p rop erties, assets and livestock were valued at $60,000. Mission Dolores was visited by Pope John Paul II in 1987 during his visit to San Francisco. Mass continues to be celebrated there at 7:30 a.m. daily.

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Recommendations on state ballot p rop ositions The California Catholic Conference , which is the public policy arm of the Catholic bishops of California , has made the following recommendations on Propositions appearing on the March 7, 2000 California ballot. NO on Proposition 18 Proposition 18 would expand the number of special circumstances under which the death pen alty is app licable. The California bishop s join with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and Pope John Paul II in opposing any expansion of the death penalty. This position reflects the Church's opposition to the death penalty itself. The bishops slrongfy encourage all within the Catholic community to support victims of crime and their families. This can be a compassionate response to the terrible pain and anger associated with the serious injury or murder of a loved one , Our family of faith must stand with them as they strugg le to overcome their terrible loss and find some sense of peace. The Pope and the bishops, however, call for the abolition of the dea th penalty because all human life deserves respect; because the death penalty is applied unfairl y and is not needed for the protection of society; and because violence in all its forms diminishes our human community and desensitizes us, its members. "Our witness to respect for life shines most brightly when we demand respect for each and every human life , including the lives of those who fail lo show respect for others." - Pope John Paul II NO on Proposition 21 Proposition 21 would allow prosecutors instead of judges to send many juvenile cases to adult court , push more 16-17 year olds into state prisons with adults , make it easier to incarcerate children for non-criminal probation violations, and mandate other steps that undermine rehabilitation for youth. By failing to provide for crime prevention , Proposition 21 represents an unbalanced approach to youth crime. It would divert tax dollars into further expansion of the court and prison systems, and ignore the needs of at-risk, youth . The juvenile justice system in California is based on the principle of rehabilitation , in contrast to the adult penal system, which is based on punishment. Proposition 21 undermines rehabilitation by depriving youth of assistance in reforming themselves and becoming successful adults . For the Church, the test of effective justice policies is how well they serve victims, offenders and the broader community. Proposition 21 fails this test. It feeds people 's fears rather than addressing the real issues surrounding youth , crime and the community. "Made in the image and likeness of God . ..human dignity can be recognized and protected only in community with others ."- Pope John XXILI YES on Proposition 22 Proposition 22 is an initiative that reaffirms the profound importance of marriage and family in our society. It adds the sentence, "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California" to the state code. The initiative does not change California law; it simply reaffirms the status quo, and prevents a change in the definition of marriage without the vote of the citizens of California. The California bishops ' support for Proposition 22 reflects Catholic teaching that marriage is a faithful , exclusive and lifelong union between one man and one woman, joined in an intimate partnership of love and life - a union that is open to procreation by the man and woman joined in marriage. Bishops Patrick McGrath and Pierre DuMaine have said , "Contemporary social science, as well as traditional doctrine and mores, support this definition as an essential part of a healthy, stable society through successive generations. This fundamental principle is not negated or impugned by childless marriages, divorce or other exceptions to this essential norm." On the issue of homosexual partners ' legal access to certain prerogatives inherent in the marriage contract, the bishops resist the "equation " of heterosexual and homosexual unions , legally or socially, while voicing the op inion that the state and society must work toward other legal solutions to the personal concerns of homosexual partners. "If we were to enshrine in our laws a different concept of marriage, one that subordinates famil y to personal lifestyle choices, we would be setting a different standard for the education of young people. The law is a powerful educator." - Archbishop William J. Levada In a 1999 Statement (Faithful Citizenship: Civic Respo nsibility for a New M illennium) by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops , U.S. bishops said, "The leaders of the Church have the right and duty to share the Church' s teaching and to educate Catholics on the moral dimensions of publ ic life , so that they mi ght form their consciences in light of their faith." MEH

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Ed. note : The following was addressed to the archdiocesan Project Rachel program and is reprinted with the author 's permission; her name is withheld on request. Information on Project Rachel for women dealing with post -abortion trauma is available by calling (415) 565-3672. 1 saw the article on the Proje ct Rachel ministry in the Feb. 4 Catholic San Francisco , and was moved to write for several reasons. First , I want to thank you personall y for the support you extended to me. Last summer I called your office seeking help. You connected me with Rita , a Project Rachel provider, who has been a true Godsend to me. When 1 grew a little impatient waiting for Rita to make initial contact with me, you advised me to "wait for Rita ," and you were so right. When I called you I was trul y hopeless. I had lived with the guilt of abortion for several years, and saw no end to my tremendous pain. Through Rita 's genuine acceptance of me and her gentle guidance of me throug h my pain and guilt , I was able to once again accept and feel God's love. This, for me, has been nothing less than a miracle. I continue to thank God daily for Rita , and for Project Rachel. I was so pleased to see your very important ministry featured in the Catholic San Francisco. I can onl y pray that other women who share my story can come to experience the healing your ministry brings. As a result of your work , I have begun to move on with my life in a much more meaningful and faithful way. Again , my deepest gratitude . Name withheld San Francisco

WeigeVs home p lanet?

After reading George Weigel's column , 1 often say to myself , "What planet does this man live on?" At other times , 1 wonder aloud , "What has this man been smoking ?" Perhaps as one letter write r suggested recently: 1) George is having a good time making fools of us , and 2) no one on either side of the alta r rail reall y cares about his musings. Althoug h Stalin and Hitler and their regimes can trul y be called monstrous , in his Feb. 18 column ("Monster of the century?") I was shocked when George wrote , "Nazi ideology was a witches ' brew of dumbed-down Hegelian philosop hy, German Romanticism , racial eugenics" etc. For one obsessed with splitting hairs , he should have written "Warlocks ' brew". The space could be put to better use. Hennie Wisniewski San Francisco

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With his election of Lenin as "Monster of the Century, " the learned Mr. Weigel (Feb. 18) has proven even more asinine than usual. Whether communism was a "perverse of inversion " Christianity or a secular application of Christian ideas of justice and other-regarding love to the operations of a state (at a point when the institutional voice of Christianity was , at best , silent) isn 't as important , I think , as the motivation behind Wei gel' s attack. Wh y demonize Lenin for fi ghting a tiny, moneyed group of peop le which held complete control over a country 's resources and government and forced the great majority of Russians into poverty ? Is it "monstrous " to dismantle an oppressive class system and grant real employment and educational opportunity to all citi zens? One suspects Weigel is worried about Lenin because socialism is still such an attractive alternative to the free market ideology peddled by public policy wonks like himself. Right now, our country 's the world's biggest arms dealer, home to a failed public educational system and the hi ghest poverty rate and gap in income distribution of any industrialized nation. The real monster is capitalism â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that mode of social organization that handicaps the workings of democracy, allows the poisoning of our planet , burdens our fellow Catholics in "develop ing countries" with impossible debt , fosters racial antagonism and activel y works against the familial and communal ties that form the basis of a healthy, growing Church. If we 're going to be subjected to Mr. Weigel's reactionary dribble at the very least our paper mi ght allow for an additional voice to articulate Catholic social teaching. Brendan Cody San Francisco

Aposto lic Blessing

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Ed. note: The following letter was sent to Archbishop William J. Levada and forwarded to Catholic San Francisco from his office. I am writing in the name of the Holy Father to thank you for the thoughtful greetings which you sent to him for Christmas and the New Year on behalf of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The prayers offered for his intentions are deeply appreciated. As the Church throughout the world begins her celebration of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 in joyful contemplation of the mysteiy of the Incarnate Word, His Holiness invokes upon you and your people the salvation and peace proclaimed by the Angels at Bethlehem. With prayerful good wishes that the special graces of the Jubilee will accompany you throughout the coming year, he cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing. Archbishop Giovanni Battista Re From the Secretariat of State Vatican City

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My wife and I will vote "No" on Proposition 22, and we strong ly resent the position the California bishops have taken , and the Churc h money they have spent. I believ e this measure represents bad government , bad social policy, and bad spirituality. M y mother would call it bad manners. How dare anyone propose to defend , define or limit my marriage . My wife and I are quite capable of doing that ourselves , thank you very much. As a Catholic, no one married my wife and I, we mamed each other. We asked our friends and family to witness our commitment to each other. LETTERS, page 21

On Being Catholic*

Pilgrimage to broader view sacraments with their bishop..." [CCC 833] The bishop to see the vast space of St. Mary's filled with people is the pastor of a particular Church , succeeding to the from throughout our three counties. As the mother church of the Archdiocese , St. place of leadership held by the Apostles who were sent out by Christ. These particular Churches are in com- Mary 's is a fitting destination for pilgrimage . The cathemunion with one another and with the Church of Rome, dral is every Catholic's "other church" along with one's whose bishop is the successor of Peter, the leader of the parish , and a journey there in this Jubilee Year provides Apostles. Each bishop has a responsibility for his own an opportunity for us to celebrate our Catholic identity community, and all the bishops together with the Pope and to broaden our horizons beyond the concerns of our care for the entire worldwide Catholic Church. own neighborhood. Within St. Mary 's itself there is an opportunity for Notice that the bond which unites these communities pilgrimage: the beautiful shrines is "a communion of faith and ¦""""¦—————— invite us to contemplate Mary 's pilsacraments," not primarily organi- 5t.Marys Cathedral is grimage of faith as it is described in zational structure. The unity of the the Gospels, and to follow her as she Church demands structures, as any one of five designated Father Milton T. Walsh follows her Son. community does. Even families have their structures. But the unity Jubilee Year pilgrimage While our cathedral expresses Catholic faith in a modem idiom,the of the Church is first and foremost _ _k.rchbishop Levada 's designation of five pilgrimage a spiritual unity, brought about by sites in the Archdiocese. other sites chosen by the Archbishop. sites in our Archdiocese invites us to reflect on an impor- the Holy Spirit in a communion of invite us to explore our history: the tant teaching of the Second Vatican Council: the one faith and charity. This is most evident in the celebration two missions which marked the arrival of the Gospel to our Church of Christ is made up of a communion of church- of the Eucharist, during which we remember by name our shores (Mission Dolores and Mission San Rafael), the venes. Our personal history gives most of us a sense of con- own bishop and the Bishop of Rome. We participate in a erable Church of St. Francis in North Beach, and our semnection to our parish; our Catholic identity connects us "Holy Communion " not only with the risen Christ, but inary in Menlo Park. A Jubilee visit to these five sites helps counterac t to our Holy Father and Rome. What about our with His Body the Church on earth, represented by our own pastor, Archbishop Levada, and the leader of the col- the tendency to see "the Church" as some kind of Archdiocese? abstract entity. "Think globally, act locally" may be a Since we live in a world of political, economic and lege of pastors, Pope John Paul. It was my privilege to serve at our cathedral for trend y slogan , but it is a vision to which we recommit social organizations, it is easy to envision the Catholic Church as some kind of multinational corporation with the eight years. One of the most wonderful celebrations each ourselves every time we recall at the Eucharistic Table Pope as CEO and the bishops as branch managers. year was the Rite of Election which takes place on the Joh n Paul our Pope and William our Bishop. Whatever criteria sociologists employ in studying the First Sunday of Lent, this year March 12. Those to be Church, we see her with the eyes of faith as a living reality baptized or received into full communion with the — not an organization, but an organism: the Body of Christ. Catholic Church at Easter come to their cathedral church Father Milton T. Walsh is dean of students and an assistant professor of systematic theology at St. Our Catechism describes a diocese as "a communi- accompanied by their sponsors, families and friends to Pa/rick Seminary, Menlo Park. ty of the Christian faithful in communion of faith and be formally presented to th eir Archbishop. It is thrilling

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The Catholic Diff erence.

Rome's U.N. status challenged For the Holy See, you may remember, cleaned Frances Kissling's clock at the 1994 Cairo World Conference on Population and Development, where Kissling and her comrades expected to define a "right" to abortion-on-demand in international law. In the late 1990s, payback was high on Frances Kissling's agenda. It came in the form of a non-governmental organization (NGO) campaign , engineered by Kissling, to downgrade the Holy See's U.N. status to that of another NGO. Over the past year, Kissling's "See Change" initiative, which has some 400 co-sponsors, has garnered interesting allies: the International Planned Parenthood Federation, the Sierra Club, Population Concern, the American Humanist Association, and (surGeorge Weigel prise!) Atheists United. Anti-natalists of various sorts were the obvious partners for "See Change." But what on earth (no pun _/ ranees Kissling certainly has a way with words. intended) is the Sierra Club's interest in the Holy See 's According to Kissling, founder and president of the U.N. status? It's a point readers who belong to that envibogus organization, "Catholics for a Free Choice," the ronmental watchdog group might raise when next asked Holy See's "permanent observer " status at the United to renew their membership. Frances Kissling's "See Change" campaign will Nations is like having "Euro-Disney sitting on the fail, because Secretary General Kofi Annan and the rest Security Council." "an ' entity of the U.N. leadership have absolutely no desire to take For what, after all, is the Holy See? It s that is in essence 100 square acres of office space and the heat that would inevitably follow should the General tourist attractions ... with a citizenry that excludes Assembly expel the Holy See from its longstanding women and children ." Why, Ms. Kissling asks, should position as a permanent observer at the United Nations such a creature "have a place at the table where govern- and its affiliated agencies. To do so, moreover, would signal a dramatic ments set policies affecting the very survival of women change in international law. For centuries, the Holy and children"? Ms. Kissling 's newfound concern for the survival See — which, to be technical for a moment, is the of children is piquant , she being one of the chief pro- juridical embodiment of the ministry of the Bishop of moters of unrestricted , state-sanctioned abortion-on- Rome as universal pastor of the Church — has been demand in U.N. circles. And that, combined with a recognized, sui generis, as having "legal personality." deep-set anti-hierarchical animus , is what 's behind Because of that, the Holy See can send and receive Frances Kissling 's drive to have the U.N. General ambassadors, conclude treaties, and participate forAssembly vote the Holy See out as a permanent mally in international organizations. To deny the last would be to deny the rest, and that is in no state 's observer.

interest , however much it may be in Frances Kissling 's. The politics behind the Kissling campai gn involve hardball , U.N.-style. The Holy See is at the epicenter of the pro-life/pro-family effort at the U.N. , in a loose coalition with Latin American and Muslim countries. Because the U.N. often operates on a consensus principle , a small group of small members can prevent the definition of an international right to abortion-on-demand in U.N. documents, impede efforts to redefine the "family," and otherwise irritate the antinomians. But small countries are vulnerable to pressure from the U.S. and Western Europe, on which they depend for development assistance and foreign aid. The Holy See, which isn 't an international welfare dependent , is immune to these pressures. So Frances Kissling and her allies, non-governmental and governmental , have to try other tactics — like expulsion. They will fail. But the campaign is an instructive sign of the times, politically. That the usual suspects — the anti-natalists and the "over-population " hysterics — have joined hands in this anti-Vatican campaign with some up-scale environmentalists is an indicator of one potent nexus in left-of-center politics today. It also reminds us that, to some greens, people are a form of pollution. And that, in turn, should suggest certain cautions for environmentally-concerned Catholics and prolife liberals interested in coalition-building in American domestic politics. Saving Yosemite, wilderness sites, and wetl ands is one thing. A political marriage of convenience with Frances Kissling, mouthpiece of the culture of -death , is another. George Weigel is a senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C.

LITURGY & SCRIPTURE Always preach the Gospel: if necessary, use words "Visible word. " Or perhap s, "word in action. " "Embodied word ." St. Augustine used many such expressions to communicate to the people of North Africa the power of sacraments. They were signs of the sacred and visible words: the Word of God brought to life. I was reflecting on these expressions as I watched 25 seminarians be installed in the ministry of reader recently by Bishop Michae l Driscoll , Bishop of Boise. They were blessed , prayed over, challenged and encouraged by the bishop and by the community. They were now to be proclaimers of the word in an entirely new way. They were to be the Word of God made visible in the midst of the world. They were to be the flame of God's Word alive in every situation and to every people. They were not onl y to read the word but to be the Word . The Word of life and hope, the Word of forg iveness and peace , the Word of promise and challenge. God' s Word would live in them in an entirel y new way, calling them to deeper and deeper surrender. We are privileged at St. Patrick Seminary to have Conventual Franciscans as part of our community. They bring many blessings to our life but one in particular is making us aware of the special Franciscan spirit. Friars Arthur and Glenn , among others, love to share with us quotes from the beloved St. Francis whom we all share. One quotation is so appropriate in reflecting on the power of the word . Francis often reminded his followers : "Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words." Fra ncis himself was a walking proclamation of God' s word . This then was the challenge and vision set before

Sister Sharon McMillan , SND those seminarians installed as lector: to be a visible Word, to be a proclamation of the Gospel sometimes without even saying a word. Watching these 25 seminarians from Boise and Oakland , from San Francisco and Saipan , Santa Rosa and San Jose , from Yakima and Fresno , from Seattle , Stockton , Sacramento and Salt Lake City, watching them reverentl y receive the lectionary, watching them commit themselves to the demanding ministry of the word , I realized that this is a ministry to which every Christian is called by our common baptism. To be the incarnation of God's Word for the peop le of our time. To be the visible Word of the goodness of God especiall y

for the poor in the most abandoned places. To be the only Gospel that many people will ever hear. As Ash Wednesday approaches , as the palms of last Palm Sunday are burnt and ground up, as the Lenten time of fasting, prayer , and sharing with the poor approaches , we are called again to be more and more deeply a peop le of the word of God. This may be a good time to nourish that side of our vocation with more time devoted to reading the passages from Scri pture that are used at Mass. This may be a good time to devour the word that it may be a flame leap ing up within us. This may be a good lime let the word of God in all its richness find a home in us. Friends have creative ideas about having the word of God close at hand during Lent: keeping a Bible in the kitchen for reading next Sunday 's Gospel after dinner or while waiting for the morning coffee , having a small New Testament in the car for reading during those inevitable delays or before getting out of the car when arriving home , keeping a Bible in pocket or purse for reading while waiting in line , creating a small prayer space in the bedroom with candle and Bible. During this Lenten fast , may we feast on the word of God , becoming in our own flesh the visible Word of God for the world hungering for God's compassion and love. Notre Dame Siste r Sharon McMillan is assistant professor of sacramental theology and liturgy at St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park.

'Restored perspective' found in Sunday's readings Sometimes we can become so involved in what we are doing that we lose perspective; there is no wonder in our accomplishments ; the trul y extraordinary becomes merely ordinary, routine , and dull. Perhaps an extreme example of this almost universal human trait is Emily, the heroine of Thornton Wilder 's masterpiece, "Our Town." Only after her death in childbirth and her return from the dead to a day in her mortal life does she realize what being alive and being related to other human beings means and exclaims, "So all this was going on!" What the sabbath did and does for Israel , the Lord's day would do for us, so says the Scripture chosen for this Sunday 's Liturgy of the Word. We listen, first of all, to the book of Deuteronomy, which ives the Sabbath (we hear Sunday) a new spin. No surprise g to hear, "Six days you may labor and do all your work; but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, your God." No surprise to hear that this Sabbath (meaning "rest") is for the whole community, "No work may be done then , whether by you, or your son or daug hter...." But genuine surprise to hear, "for remember that you too were once a slave in Egypt , and the Lord, your God, brought you from there with his strong hand and outstretched arm. That is why the Lord, your God , has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day." Usually we associate Sabbath with joining God in His appreciation of all He has made and pronouncing it good . Yet this passage has Sabbath (we hear Sunday) put us in restful communion with the God who remakes us as His people. We become one with the event that produced us: for Israel, the exodus-covenant; for us the "exodus" (Luke 9:31) of Jesus the Lord. We are to allow the holy assembly of remembering, making present, and sharing in the Church-producing event (the death and resurrection of Jesus) to re-consecrate us, re-gather us, and re-mission us to our world. That Sabbath , (we hear Sunday ) rest and repose in God was dearly paid for by Jesus Christ: as He defended His discip les for p icking grain on the Sabbath and proclai med,

RENEW . ÂŚ Continued from p age 7 the seventh grader. Gomez says the community she finds during the after-school sessions "makes me fee! better."

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Psalm 81; // Corinth ians 4:6-11; Mark 2:23-3:6

Father David M. Pettingill "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath"; as He deliberately healed the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath and asked, "Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath rather than to do evil to save life than to destroy it?"; as He exercised the power of God's reign in the face of mounting hostility. Jesus deliberatel y put Himself at risk and began to pay the price for His interpretation of the Sabbath : "The Pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him to put him to death." Yes, Jesus was on His way to becoming the Son of Man , Lord of the Sabbath. Mark has Jesus mention the "Son of Man " three times in the Gospel 's section on disci pleshi p: 8:31; 9:30-31: 10:32-34. Each time Jesus says: I am a dead man. I have healed the sick and made enemies; I have forgiven sinners and made enemies; I have drawn the marginalized into the center and made enemies; I have relaxed or Gomez, 12, said she was baptized in the fifth grade, but had not a actively pursued her Catholic faith further until recently. She now p lans to receive Eucharist for the first time this spring . Alexandra Carr, 12, came to RENEW last season when a friend invited her. She decided to stay, she said, "because it

reinterpreted the law and made enemies. These enemies will bring me to grief , and God will bring me to vindication. It is this Jesus, crucified for living the way He did , and now raised up for ever, who is the Son of Man , Lord of the Sabbath. When we assemble on Sunday, this Agent of God works on us , takes us into the Christian Sunday (Israel hears Sabbath) of which He is Lord , enables us to see His destiny continuing on in our lives , and moves us to praise our God with Him. What He enables us to see, Paul captures admirabl y: "We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us." He goes on to underscore the rh ythm of the Son of Man 's death and resurrection reproduced in our lives: '.'We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted , but not abandoned; always carrying in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body." "So all this was going on!" The ordinary becomes extraordinary once againâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chesterton 's definition of a miracle. The Sunday Sabbath has ushered us into the meaningful destiny of the Son of Man, and we feel the surge of new energy as God's freed people. What we wanted to flee , we embrace. What we wanted to dismiss, we retain. What was so earthen , as in "earthen vessels", we now treasure. How 's that for perspective restored!

Father David Pettingill directs the arcltdiocesan Office of Parish Life. has hel ped me to believe in God more. Now if something goes wrong, I know I shouldn 't worry because everything will be all right." Carr said the sessions have "helped me to cleanse my conscience." She likes the way RENEW "helps families and friends grow stronger together."

Family Lif e.

Watch for what is right

Christine Dubois

"W ? T anna fi g ht?" The small boy approached my

6-year-old son Gabe in the restaurant lobby with an exaggerated ferociousness. "I' m Jake. I can beat you up!" I glanced up to see whether the situation called for parental involvement. Before I could intervene , 9-yearold Lucas stepped between his brother and the would-be attacker. "What are you doing?" Jake was undeterred. "I'll fight you, too," he said. "I'm toug h." He started punching the air.

Lucas looked down at him. "Wh y do you want to fight?" "I'm Jake. I'm toug h. I' m cool." Lucas shook his head. "I don ' t think that 's a good idea." Jake took a swing, and Lucas caught his arm. I walked over and knelt down in front of Jake . "Where 's your Mom?" I asked. "She 's not here. My dad 's over there." He pointed to a man in line behind us for a table. He looked pleasant enough. I walked back to him. "Excuse me," I said, "Do you hav e a son named Jake?" "I hope he 's not causing any trouble." "Nothing serious. But I' m afraid he's going to get hurt if he keeps picking fi ghts with kids twice his size." His dad si ghed. "Too much TV," he said. "I'll go get him." Later, 1 gave Lucas a hug and told him how impressed I was with the way he handled the situation. "You protected your brother , but you didn 't hurt that little boy. I'm proud of you." Lucas seemed surprised and touched. He 'd onl y done what seemed natural and rig ht. He smiled. "Thanks , mom." The incident made me think. Too often I'm so busy pointing out what 's wrong with my kids that I forget to tell them what they 're doing right.

If your children are like mine , they spend a lot of time doing stuff you wish they wouldn 't do. And , if you 're like me, you spend a lot of time correcting them. "Please don 't jump on the couch." "We don 't use that word in this house." "Look at me when I' m talking to you!" Of course , it 's a parent 's job to teach appropriate behavior. But often we mi ght do that better by pointing out what 's right , instead of what's wrong. It 's a basic premise of parenting that you get more of whatever you pay attention to. If we focus on whining and other negative behaviors , we'll get more. If we notice kindness , compassion, and generosity , we'll reap a bumper crop of that. Our children are choosing from a wide variety of behavior presented to them by TV, advertising, peers , and family. If we want them to learn to follow the Sp irit 's lead , we need to pay attention to the signs God is alread y at work in their l ives. Signs like love , joy, peace, patience , gentleness and faithfulness. Now when I watch my kids in action , I try to be alert for positive behavior , too. I don ' t want to miss a chance to let them know how proud I am they 're mine. — ¦ ¦ i i»

Christine Dubois is a widely published freelance writer who lives with her family near Seattle. Contact her at: chriscolumn@juno.com.

What is differenc e between valid and lawful? Q- In a recent answer to a question on baptism , you seemed to indicate that if the water is poured rightly and the proper words invoking the Trinity are said , the sacrament would be valid. But we have been told that the baptism of an infant is not lawful unless there is a well-founded hope the infant will be broug ht up in the Catholic faith. This supposedl y is canon law. How then can the baptism you speak of be valid? The parents were not even aware of the baptism. In two years they have not bothered to have the baby baptized. There doesn 't J"'** seem much hope the child will be raised Catholic . How do you explain your answer? (Missouri) g Q i ; A. Yours is only one of £ numerous letters I've received ^» confusing the meaning of valid ^ and lawful (licit) sacraments. Valid administration of baptism, for example, means that the sacrament was trul y, authenticall y ministered and received. A sacrament may be valid , however, a real sacrament, and still be unlawfull y celebrated. It is true, for example, that , outside of danger of death, canon law (868) requires the condition you mention for a licit baptism. As 1 explained in the column you quote , the Church has good reasons for saying it is wrong to baptize children in situations where there is no Catholic life going on in the home and no expectation the parents will g ive Catholic nurturing to their child. It would not be fair to the child , the parents or the Christian community. It is wrong and unlaw fu l, therefore , to baptize someone in these circumstances , but not invalid. The same is true of the other sacraments. Several have written to me worried about an "invalid" Mass because a different form of wheat bread was used. By no

means does that necessarily make the eucharistic liturgy invalid. Bread made from wheat alone, in which nothing else has been added in such a quantity that the product can no longer be commonly considered wheat bread, is required for a valid Eucharist. Note the words between the two commas. (See the Instruction of the Congregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments, 1929.) Thus , the common leavened wheat bread one buys at the supermarket would be illicit but valid for Mass. It has in fact been commonl y used in some churches outside the Latin rite. By tradition , however, repeated over the centuries (by Pope Pius X for one, in Septem ber 1912), unleavened bread such as we are accustomed to at Mass is require d for lawful celebration of the Eucharist in the Latin Church. Similar distinctions app ly (Questions for Father Dietzen may be sent to him at Box concerning wine. Mass wine must be made fro m grapes , 325, Peoria, IL 61651. This column is copyrig hted by but more conditions (concerning mixture with water or Catholic New Service.) other additives) are required for validity than for lawfulness. To offer just one more example: the ordination of priests and bishops may be wrong in certain cases, but still valid . If, for instance, a bishop ordains another man bishop Competitive Prices & Personalized Service without proper authorization from the Pope, that ordination ceremony is gravel y illicit, but still valid; the newly ordained person is truly a bishop. The theology concern ing the overall intention of the Christian community, the Church , in these matters brings in other important factors. It seems, however, that keeping the _____ __l 9_»< * above points in mind would often serve to keep things clear, reduce anxieties and preserve some Catholic peace of sou).

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By Maurice E. Heal y The government of Israel , which has spent several years preparing for the millions of visitors it hopes will come to the Hol y Land during the Jubilee Year 2000 , has its sights on significantl y increasing the number of Catholics , particularl y American Catholics , who will visit the country this year. In a campai gn that began in the United States last year, the Israel Ministry of Tourism is devoting more than $5 million to advertising in national magazines, major city newspapers , radio and television. A simultaneous campaign in loca l newspapers , magazines and radio is t argeting America 's 60 million Roman Catholics. Israel's Commissioner for Tourism in North America, Arie Sommer, notes , "It 's our largest and most extensive marketing campaign ever, which is as it should be for an event that won 't occur again for another thousand years." Israel tested several concepts for its North American millennium messages, finall y settling on a two-pronged approach that inv ites Americans to "Come to the land where time began ," and positions Israel as "The Official Destination of the Millennium." Christians represent about 60 percent of the approximately 2.5 million peop le who visited Israel in 1999. Catholics counted less than 20 percent of the total , about 450,000 visitors to Israel last year. Yehuda Shen , director of Israel' s Tourism Ministry Office in New York City, said this month 's visit to the Holy Land by Pope John Paul II is an important event. "We hope that Cath olics in the United States will be insp ired by the Pope 's pilgrimage to hol y sites in Israel , and that they will make their own plans to visit Israel." Israel's Ministry of Tourism is play ing down estimates made earl y last year that 4.5 to 6 million visitors and pilgrims would travel to the Hol y Land in 2000. This would represent a dramatic increase over the visitor count of 2.3 to 2.5 million in recent years. Calling the initial projection a result of unrealistic expectations , the Ministry of Tourism now says it anticipates at least a 20 percent increase in tourism this yeaT, which would push the total number of annual visitors above 3 million. Tsion Ben-David , director of North American operations for the Israel _

of Olives, the government of Israel has just comp leted a new vista site, which afford s visitors a panorami c view. When one conjures up images of Jerusalem , the first view is of the exotic Old City whose 16lh century walls , built upon layers of earlier walls , enclose the holy p laces of the three major monotheistic religions of the world - Christianity, Judaism and Islam . The Old City 's lanes are lined with I Hj °5> hundreds of busy store s and stalls and the : bazaars retain an upro ar, aroma and fervor 1 0, J3 largel y unchanged since the days of < j Solomon or Jesus. Within the Old City are wuj the Church of the Hol y Sepulcher , since > the fourth century, the traditional site of _ H i Jesus ' crucifixion , entombment and resurrection. The hol y places shine - physicalLocated within "Old City " derusalem is the famous Western Wall , a sacred site and ly and spirituall y - as do the holy sites place of prayer for Jews in particular. Above is the women 's section of the Wall. that are not within the walled city, such as the Garden of Gethsemane , the Mount of Ministry of Tourism, says the country local residents embarked upon a $100 mil- Olives and Mount Zion. Until the mid-19th century, the Old now has a visitor infrastructure that can lion , four-year renovation project designed , City was Jerusalem. The "new" city of accommodate more than 4 million visitors to beautif y the town and by upgrading its annuall y. Ten new five-star hotels have infrastructure , make the site more accessi- Jerusalem , started in the 1860s , now sprawls across an area 20 times that of the opened in Israel in the past two years , and ble and comfortable for visitors. At the eastern approach to the city of original town. Jerusalem , with its limethe country has invested heavily in Jerusalem on the hill above the Mount upgrading visitor facilities. Many of these ISRAEL, next page changes are evident in the cities of Nazareth and Jerusalem. Until 100 years ago, Nazareth was little changed from the village Jesus knew, a place of narrow cobbled lanes , colorful markets , and a variety of residences , some with elegant frescoes. Now a city of close to 100,000, Nazareth is the unofficial capital of Israel' s northern Galilee region. At Nazareth 's heart stands the Basilica of the Annunciation , consecrated in 1964 by Pope Paul VI during the first modernera journey outside Ital y made by a pon tiff. The basilica is on the site of earlier churches built over the cave known for centuries as "the Grotto of the Annunciation ," where the Angel Gabriel is believed to have appeared to Mary. Nearby are the Church of St. Joseph, traditional site of Josep h' s carpentry workshop, and the Synagogue-Church built on the site where Jesus was both student and worshi per. Not far from Nazareth is the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus conducted His ministry. To facilitate walking tours , a promenade has been built stretching from Tiberias to Capernaum. The 20th century transformation of Nazareth from a country village to a modern city did not occur without tremendous strain. In 1995, the Israel government and

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Israel . . . ¦ Continued from previous page stone buildings , reminds one of Washington , D.C., and like the U.S. capitol , Jerusalem is a city of monuments. Twelve minutes south of Jerusalem lies Bethlehem , the site of Jesus ' birth , which is under Palestinian Authority administration . A silver star in the grotto beneath the altar of the fourth-century Basilica of the Nativity marks the very place where Christians believe the infant Jesus was born. Nearb y is Shep herds ' Fields , unchanged since "shep herds watched their flocks by night " 2,000 years ago, on the firs t Christmas. Bethlehem and other villages near Jerusalem , such as Ramallah , provide opportunities for Catholics to celebrate Mass in churches which serve Arab Catholics. Israel as a whole is a nation of contrasts and familiarities. The city of Tel Aviv , which sits on the Mediteranean Coast , is the nation 's financial center - the New York City of Israel. Tel Aviv is a modern

city founded just 90 years ago, right next to the ancient city of Joffa. Further north on the Mediterranean Coast lies the hill y San Francisco-like city of Haifa , which itself is onl y a short drive to the ancient commercial port of Akko. Yehuda Shen notes that there is so much for Catholics to see and do in Israel that he

suggests, with good humor an "11th commandment ", "Thou shall put no destination before the Hol y Land." The Archdiocese of San Francisco is sponsoring a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage led by Archbishop William J. Levada, Bishop John C. Wester, and priests of the Archdiocese in the fall. The pilgrimage

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which falls on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, met Feb. 24 with the apostolic nuncio to Israel, Archbishop Pietro Sambi. They presented him with a petition signed by several thousand rabbis asking the Mass be postponed so as not to force Jewish security personnel to desecrate the Sabbath. The nunciature spokesman described the meeting as "very good and friendly." "We are very sensitive to the issue, and we are doing everything possible to minimize the desecration of the Sabbath, but nothing has been changed ," he said. "I think they will find someone who is very, very respectful to Judaism with no intention in any way to hurt anyone, but who still can 't change his calendar," he said. Meanwhile , in Nazareth , the Islamic

Movement retains custody of a plot of land in front of the Basilica of the Annunciation where Pope John Paul is scheduled to celebrate Mass March 25. Despite rumors the organization is planning a welcome ceremony for the pontiff separate from the city's main celebration , Salem Sharara, secretary of the Islamic Movement in Nazareth, said there would not be a separate reception and members of the Islamic Movement would take part in the munici pal ceremony. Sharara said: "We are happy the Pope is coming and we will welcome him." A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Security denied media reports that the government would request that the Nazareth site be evacuated before the papal Mass in the basilica.

¦ Continued from page 1 "We have very bitter memories (of the church) in the past ... but Judaism speaks to us about turning an enemy into a friend, and (this) turning of a friend into an enemy is not acceptable. We need to give the Pope the respect due him ," Rabbi Lau told Israel Radio. A spokesman at the apostolic nunciature said such opposition was inevitable, but he was not concerned by it. Pope John Paul is to travel on a pilgrimage to Jordan , Israel and the Palestinian territories March 20-26. A group of rabbis opposed to the Pope celebrating Mass in Nazareth March 25,

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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, Progra m Director. March 4: 'Three Saturdays in Spring" where retreatants can experience contemplative prayer with art, music and the labyrinth facilitated by Sister Toni Longo. Attend one, two or all three days. March 12: The monthly series "Living the Beatitudes" continues. This month's facilitator is Father Ken Silva who will present on "those who mourn." Join these discussions on how to live an "authentic Christian life" in the 21st century. March 18: "Images of God: The Ground of Our Spirituality," with educator and spiritual director, Sister Marilyn Wilson. Includes Scripture study, meditation , reflection , sharing and song. March 24-26: "Our God is an Everyday God: Finding the Sacred in the Ordinary," with educator and spiritual director, Sister Marilyn Wilson. Spend time discovering the presence of God in your everyday life. Includes input, reflection , meditation, sharing, and music, MERCY CENTER 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. For fees, times and other offerings call (650) 340-7474. March 11: "The Art of Discernment" with, Jim Neafsey, Find out how discernment can help you make wise choices and live an authentic spiritual life in a culture that offe rs few moral and spiritual guidelines. May 5-7; July 7-9: Centering Prayer Retreat weekends following First Friday Taize Prayer. Facilitated by Vicky Boltz and Mercy Sister Marguerite Buchanan. Centering Prayer Days with Vicky and Sister Marguerite will take place on April 8 and June 3. SANTA SABINA CENTER 25 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. For fees, times and other offerings, call (415) 457-7727. April 19-23: "Holy Week Retreat" beginning with a Seder meal and continuing with reflections onÂŚ the Paschal mysteries of life, death and new life. May 19-21: 'The Intimate Merton: His Life From His Journals", with Jonathan Montaldo who edited the recently published selections from Merton's diaries. Ongoing gatherings for quiet and shared reflections on Merton's writings continue on March 7, April 11,and May 16. Silver Penny Farm offers retreat facilities near the wine country, 5215 Old Lakeville Rd., Petaluma, 94954. All quarters have bedroom and sitting room with fireplace. Call Father Ray Smith for a brochure at (707) 762- 1498.

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

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March 7: The Archdiocesan Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns with the Office of Family Life encourage Catholics to get out and vote. The U.S. bishops have said, "In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral obligation." March 8: Bishop Thomas Gumbleton will preside at Ash Wednesday Masses at St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary Blvd., SF at 12:10 p.m., and St.

Datebook Ignatius Church, 650 Parker at Fulton, SF at 7:30 p.m.. The following morning at 7 a.m., a gathering for prayer and action will take place at Lawrence Livermore National Labs, corner of East and Vasco Rd., Livermore. Sponsored by St. Ignatius Parish, Nevada Desert Experience and Bay Area Pax Christi. Call Cindy Pile at (510) 849-1540. March 24: 20th annual commemoration of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero at Mission Dolores Basilica, 16th and Dolores St., SF, at 6:30 p.m. Call (415) 701-1221.

Young Adults You may contact the Young Adult Ministry office of the Archdiocese by phone at (415) S6S-3629; by e-mail at mjansen@sfyam.org or christineop@sfyam.org; or visit the ministry's website at www.sfyam.org. Unless other wise noted contact the Young Adult Office for additional information about the following activities. March 14: "Two Tribes" solving 2000 years of misunderstandings, one meeting at a time. "A Pilgrim's Tale: Personal and Political Journeys Through Jerusalem," 7 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Ave. at Golden Gate, SF. Call Mary Jansen at (415) 563-6503. March 16, 17, 18: A collaborative Young Adult weekend sponsored by the Young Adult ministries of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Dioceses of Oakland and San Jose. Joan Weber, a national leader in ministry to young adults, is among the speakers. Areas of discussion include "Developing a Young Adult Responsive Parish" and "Young Adult Ministry 101".' The date for Fall Fest 2000, the largest Young Adult conference in the region, is Oct. 14. Volunteer opportunities available. Young Adult communities have been established at the following parishes. Please call the numbers listed for more information. St. Dominic, SF, (415) 567-7824; St. Gabriel, SF, (415) 731-0650; St. Vincent de Paul, SF, (415) 922-1010; Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, (650) 343-5809; St. Andrew, Daly City, (650) 756-3223.

Youth March 19: "Many Faces, One Body," a Deanery 5 Youth Day in the gym of St. John School, 925 Chenery St., SF featuring Jesse Manibusan, singer, storyteller, musician, 4-7 p.m. Call Sister Judith at (415) 621-8203.

At the Cemetery March 4:1st Sat. of the month Mass in All Saints Mausoleum Chapel. All liturgies begin at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma. For more information, call (650) 756-2060.

Prayer/Devotions March 5: Mass commemorating 550th anniversary of the death of St. John of God, at parish bearing his name, 1290 5th Ave . at Irving, SF at 10 a.m. Call (415) 566-5610. March 12: Latin Mass with Gregorian Chant at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 180 Harrison Ave., Sausalito, 5 p.m. Call (415) 332-1765. Oct. 29: "Jubilee Year Mass" at Pac Bell Park. Archbishop William J. Levada will preside. Call Kathleen Buckley at (415) 565-3672.

Family Life/Respect Life March 31-April 2: "Catholic Family Life 2000" at St. Mary's Cathedral with an outstanding lineup of speakers. Call Office of Marriage and Family Life (415) 565-3680. March 26: "Jubilee Year Celebration of Life" at St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary Blvd., SF, beginning at 8:45 a.m. with Archbishop William J. Levada presiding at 11 a.m. Eucharist. Facilitator is Sister Paula Vandegaer of Los Angeles and a wellknown individual in the Respect Life movement. Sponsored by Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns/Respect Life of the Archdiocese. Call (415) 565-3672. Catholic Charities Foster Care and Adoption and Foster Care Program is looking for prospective adopting families for children. Attend a free information meeting on the first Thurs. of every month at 7 p.m. at 814 Mission St., 5th floor, SF or on the second Tuesday at 36 37th Ave., San Mateo. Call (415) 844-4781. Introductory sessions of Seton Medical Center's Natural Family Planning program will be held through this fall. The office also offers educational programs for youth on topics including the changes that occur during puberty and the responsibility of relationships. Health educators are also available to speak about NFP, infertility, adolescent sexuality, preparing for pregnancy, perinatal loss and drug abuse in pregnancy. Call (650) 301-8896. Retrouvaille, a program for troubled marriages, has upcoming weekends. Call Lolette or Anthony Campos at (415) 893-1005.

Single, Divorced, Separated March 11: "New Wings" supper and bowling in Pacifica. Call Ron Landucci at (650) 583-6016. Catholic Adult Singles Assoc, of Marin meets for support and activities. Call Bob at (415) 897-0639. For information about additional ministries available to divorced and separated persons in the Archdiocese, call (415) 273-5521.

New Wings at St. Thomas More Church meets on 3rd Thursdays . Call Claudia Devaux at (415) 334-9088 or e-mail stmchurch@hotmail.com.

Lectures/ Classes/Exhibits March 4, 11, 18, 25: Free tax assistance at SE campus, City College of SF in English, Spanish and Cantonese. Especially for low income persons interested in the Earned Income, Elderly and Disabled credits. Call (415) 550-4353. March 4: "Gregorian Chant Workshop" facilitated by Gerald Holbrook , at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 180 Harrison Ave., Sausalito. A basic introduction to the mode for choir directors and volunteer choirs. $15 per person. Call (415) 332-1765. March 7: Amnesty International presents a talk by Kevin Danaher on "Globalization and Human Rights" in the University of San Francisco's McLaren Hall, Room 250, 6-8-p.m. Marc h 14: Informational meeting for men considering the possibility of serving the Church as permanent deacons. Potential applicants, their wives and pastors are encouraged to attend. St. Mary Cathedral, lower level, Hall A , 7:30-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Diaconate Office. Call Father Gregory Ingels, Director of Formation, at (650) 325-5621. March 14; April 18: "Asia: No Longer a Monolith," a series of public "armchair" briefings hosted by journalist , Marsha Vande Berg with guests. For locations and times, call (415) 422-6357.

Food & Fun March 3: Annual "Mardi Gras Silent Auction" benefiting Our Lady of Mercy Parish and School, Daly City, 7 p.m. $7 at the door. Many terrific items available for bid. Call Jean Anderson at (650) 755-1753. Parish Soccer League invites new teams. Games played on Saturday mornings at 9 and 11 on Peninsula from Feb. - June. Men and women invited. Call Otto Sterba, commissioner at (650) 968-6708. March 4: "A Trip Down the Nile, 2000 BC" a major fundraiser benefiting Notre Dame High School, Belmont at the SF Airport Westi n Hotel, Millbrae. Enjoy a vast silent auction, elegant and exhilarating dining, entertainment and dancing. $75 per person/black tie optional. Call (650) 595-1913, ext. 305. March 4: "Crab Bash" benefiting St. Patrick's Seminary at St. Anne of the Sunset Parish, Judah and Funston St., SF, with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:15 p.m. Sponsored by Serra Club of the Golden Gate. Call Cecil Casey at (415) 221-9668. March 4, 5: Flea Market sponsored by St. Elizabeth's Women 's Club, at the church , Goettingen and Wayland St., SF. Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Snack bar, March 11: "Hats Off to Spring," a fashion show and luncheon sponsored by the St. Vincent School for Boys Women's Auxiliary, 11:30 a.m. cocktails with lunch and fashion show at 12:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites, San Rafael. For ticket information , call (415) 507-2000 or (415) 457-2776. March 11: Star of the Sea Parent Club announces a Spaghetti/Bingo Family Nite from 5:30 - 9 p.m. in the school auditorium on 9th Ave. near Geary, SF. Available packages include games and dinner or dinner only. Proceeds benefit school's enrichment programs. Call Sofia Booker at (415) 386-2635. Marc h 11: The Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary presents its 4"1 annual Mardi Gras Valentine Ball at All Hallows Center, 1601 Lane St., SF, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $10 donation requested. Call (415) 648-0352 or (415) 467-7972. March 12: St. Paddy's Day Extravaganza sponsored by the Junipero Serra High School Fathers' Club. Adults only. Donations of $100 include ticket in raffle with $20,000 top prize and a 3-5 p.m. cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception with entertainment by Keenan Irish Dancers. Call the school at (650) 345-8207. March 18: Annual Loaves and Fishes Awards Dinner, Merchant's Exchange Building in the Julia Morgan Ballroom celebrating exemplary individuals and organizations. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities programs. Tickets $500. Call (415) 844-4798. March 22: Knights of Peter Claver announces its first Silent Tea with proceeds from $5 donations benefiting the Sickle Cell Foundation. Call Marie Fisher at (510) 638-0807. April 1: "Millennium Magic ," annual Auction/Dinner Dance benefiting Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Belmont at the Hotel Sofitel, Redwood City. Many unique and exciting items for bid. Call (650) 593-6157. Marc h 25: "Mardi Gras at the Mansion," Kohl Mansion that is, celebrating Mercy High School , Burlingarne's annual auction and dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction and hors d'hoeuvres followed by a 3-course sit-down dinner and live auction hosted by Mark Curtis and Rhonda Bentley of KTVU's morning news programs. Items available for bid include jewelry, a cocktail party for 50 in Kohl tours and guest host slots on KTVU and KNBR Radio, trips and more. $45 per person. Call Janice Philip at (650) 343-9638. March 25: "French Wine and Food Festival" at Notre Dame des Victoires Elementary School, 659 Pine St., SF, 6-10 p.m. A celebration of regional French wine and food with specialties from restaurants throughout the City. $25 per person includes wine, hors d'oeuvres, buffet entrees , dessert and entertainment. Call (415) 421-0069. April 29: Gala celebration of Archbishop Riordan

High School's 50th year. Archbishop William J. Levada will preside at a special Jubilee Mass. Call (415) 586-9190. April 1: "Tropical Enchantment ," the annual fashion show and luncheon of Junipero Serra High School Mothers' Auxiliary at Crown Plaza Hotel, Foster City. Tickets $45. Reserve early. Call Lily Golding at (650) 591-2472 or Diane Kardas at (650) 593-3428. Proceeds benefit the group's work for the young men of the school. April 1: "The Barbary Coast Express Casino and Silent Auction" at Archbishop Riordan High School , 175 Phelan Ave., SF, 6 p.m. - midnight. Reservation deadline is March 10, no tickets at door. Call (415) 586-9190.Sponsored by the school Parent Guild with proceeds benefiting the school. April 7: Catholic Marin Breakfast Club meets for 7 a.m. Mass , breakfast and dialogue at St. Sebastian Church, Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and Bon Air Rd., Greenbrae. Speaker is Father Miles O'Brien Riley. Members $5/non-members $8. Call (415) 461-0704. Reservations a must. April 14: 5th annual "St. Stephen's Men's Club Golf Tournament," Lincoln Park Golf Course , 1 p.m. starting time , banquet to follow. Call Patrick at (650) 593-9170.

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Letters .. . ¦ Continued from page 14 Mindfu l of how God is present in our lives , we asked a priest to bless our marriage, just as we ask a priest to bless all of the important activ ities of our lives. We have made a success of our marriage, and with God's hel p we will continue to do so , but God help us if we need to depend on the State of California. What is the purpose of this law? No one has g iven a compelling reason for this legislation. Perhaps that is why the name of the law has been changed so many times. If you haven 't thought throug h their proposal carefully enoug h to tell me why we must change what the Legislature has done, then we probab ly shouldn 't. Legislation by initiative is a very powerfu l ri ght that shouldn ' t be misused. The election occurs on the last day of ordinary time before the beginning of Lent. With that in mind we must ask ourselves , if this measure passes; who will it feed , who "We've given up TV for Lent, will it clothe , who will it shelter , who will it comfort? I My Dad's just keeping his remote thumb in shape." think the answers are clear. © 2000 CNS Graphic: Gregory P. Ridenour San Francisco ful , it should be noted that this attention to children is also present at most of the 89 parishes in the Archdiocese at one or more Masses each weekend. Thank you for interviewing my wife and me at the Religious Education Institute on Feb. 5 St. Mary 's Cathedral. I do feel it is necessary to point out that either we were not too In general I enjoyed reading the Feb. 11 story about clear or there was a misunderstanding between the interview- Tony Melendez. However, I was surprised and somewhat er and us. We hope that this will make our feelings clearer. upset b y his talk given at Woodside Priory before more than Our response to a question was: at St. Robert Church , 250 students , presumabl y with active and imaginative we have a wonderful children 's liturgy that is divided into young minds. In his talk , Mr. Melendez noted that Mary two groups , three to six years known as the "little church" was pregn ant at the age of 13. First of all, I am not aware and age seven and up known as "middle church." At the that this is a belief of the Catholic Church as Mr. Melendez beginning of the 9 a.m. Mass the children are inv ited to par- states. Furthermore, to say that Mary was "pregnant" was a tici pate in their respective groups outside the sanctuary. very poor choice of words. By saying that she was pregnant The Gospel of the day is discussed at their level. Before the implies that she was impregnated by a man which we know consecration of the Mass, the children return to the sanctu- is not true. Our Lord 's angel informed Mary she was going ary and are invited to gather around the altar with the priest to give birth to a son. Mary 's response was: "How could to witness the consecration . They remain there until the this be since I know not man?" Mary, of course, was a virsign of peace before returning to their parents. gin when she gave birth to Jesus. We believe this is quite uni que and so different from Mr. Melendez should have stated that Mary was "with the crying or quiet rooms we have seen at other churches child". we have visited throug h the years. Emil Vital San Mateo Alfred and Josephine Romine San Francisco Ed. note : The story reports that Melendez told the stuEd. note : While St. Robert Parish is to be commended dents "many believe Mary was pregnant between the ages for its attention to the liturg ical needs of its younger faith- of 13 and 15... .'' Marian scholars told Catholic San

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aspect to the play and it was recognizable but not sufficientl y accented. That may change in the course of the run. Something similar is true of the estimable Geoff Hoy le , one of the best comic actors alive. There were too many soft edges to his portrayal of Face, where more sleaze is required. Bui his diction was the best on stage; every word was clear and incisively inflected. 1y To give the role of Subtle to a woman is { a mistake. Sharon Lock wood did all she could but you felt she was pushing an enormous obstacle and getting nowhere . She never achieved the combination of craftiness and klutziness that make this characte r tick. Starring in Ben Jonson ' s "The Alchemist " playing at the Berkeley Repertory But Ken Ruta 's mammoth Mammon was Theatre are, from left: Sharon Lockwood, Audrey Ann Smith and Geoff Hoyle. sheer delight. Everything about him is overI have nothing but praise for Joan Holden 's size: voice, movement, timing. He has the rogues like Subtle , Face, and Mammon invite admiration through their wit and vitality. The superb adaptation. She has cut severely, but great facility of standing out but not dominatreall y ugly people are the Puritans , the would- preserved the shape of the play completely. ing. His was a performance to treasure. But be hol y ones who are just as venal as their She made the difficulty of the original text then so was the whole production. To quote enemies , but mask it with sanctimonious con- give way to language that was understandable Face 's last word (in this version): Bravo ! but faithful to Jonson's wonderful sound. (The Alchemist runs at Berkeley descension (recognize these folks '?). In the end , after many scams and tu rnTony Taccone has directed with Repertory Theatre until A pril 6.) abouts, Face alone is left with the profits, but admirable restraint; I was expecting pratfalls Chaplain at Hig hland Hospital , Oakland , the unanswered question hangs in the air: and sight gags but they were blessedl y Father Basil De Pinto is a frequent when will it be his turn to face, precisel y, the absent. As a matter of fact, things were just a shade too restrained. There is a farcical commentator on the Bay Area fine art scene. music?

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Capsule reviews... NEW YORK (CNS) — Following are recent capsule reviews issued by the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting. "The Closer You Get" (Fox Searchlight) Willy Irish comedy about five lonel y bachelors who are dissatisfied with the local lasses and so concoct a plan to lure pretty American women to their small town on the Donegal coast of Ireland in the hopes of marrying the Yankee beauties. Director Aileen Ritchie presents a somewhat charming look, at the frustrations and joys of a tight-knit community and deftly uses an adroit nonHollywood cast to give the film an authentic feel. Implied sexual situations and some rough language. The USCC classification is A-1II — adults. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating is PG-13 — parents are cautioned some material may be inapprop riate for children under 13. "Mifune " (Sony Classics) Danish production about a selfish newlywed whose marriage is jeopardized when he returns to his deceased father's farm to find a caretaker for his retarded brother, but she turns out to be a good-hearted hooker also supporting a difficult younger brother. Director Soren Kragh-Jacobsen 's sentimental comedy finds the human dimension in some crude characters who improve by

pulling together and looking beyond themed selves. Subtitles. Some violence , sexual tu p encounters, fleeting nudity and intennitten l g rough language . The USCC classification is A-I1I — adults. The MPAA rating is R — O restricted. < pi "Pitch Black" (USA) < After crash-landing on a desert planet o inhabited by nocturnal monsters, fri ghtened tspaceship surv ivors must turn lo a convicted o murderer in their midst (Vin Diesel) to lead X them to safety. The menacing Diesel anchors Z y the movie as director David Twohy borrows from "The Birds ," "Alien" and "Lost in ity and constant rough language . The USCC Space" for a moderatel y suspenscfu l mix of classification is 0 — morally offensive. The sci-fi and horror, lntennittent stylized vio- MPAA rating is R — restricted . "Wonder Boys" (Paramount) lence, a character 's drug abuse, occasional Fitfull y amusing comedy about a profanity and much rough language. The grouch y, pot-smoking Eng lish professor USCC classification is A-III — adults. The (Michae l Douglas) who, daunted by the sucMPAA rating is R — restricted. cess of his first novel , is laboring to finish his "Reindeer Games" (Dimension) second and in the process unwittingly takes Multi ple double crosses abound when a an odd but gifted writing student (Tobey paroled car thief (Ben Affleck) is pressured by his new girlfriend (Charlize Theron) into joining murderous thugs (led by Gary Sinese) to rob a casino. Director John Frankenheimer 's cynical crime thriller has the sole good characler committing deliberate murder after a slew of imp lausible plot CHICAGO (CNS) — Claretian twists. Recurring violence and mayhem , a Publications has introduced a Web site sexual encounter, some nudily, much profanaimed at giving parents more resources for bring ing faith into famil y life. The Web site at www.homefaith.com is an extension of the Claretian-publishcd monthl y newsletter, At Home With OutThe Dominican College Players of San Rafael , along with the Bay Area Faith , which gives parents practical ti ps, humorous anecdotes and insp irational stoPlaywri ghts and Actors , will present a festival of new Bay Are a one-act plays and ries about faith and famil y. solo performances next month at the college 's Meadowlands Assembl y Hall , An online forum called "Parent-to-Parent " 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. Curtain dates and times follow: Fridays , April 14, 21, and 28 at 7:30 p.m.; allows readers to converse with one another on suggested top ics and even develop their own Saturdays April 15, 22 and 29 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, April 16, 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. General admission is $8. For further information call (415) 673-3131 or discussion groups. The Web site also offers links to other sites and a weekly meditation (415) 457-4440. that can be e-mailed to readers each week. OS

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Web site offers faith and family lessons for parents to communicate Tom McGrath , editor of At Home With Our Faith , said today 's Catholic parents often face the "daunting challenge " of educating their own childre n about the faith even thoug h their own religious education mi ght have been inadequate. "That 's one of the bi ggest reasons we created a Web site dedicated to hel ping parents deepen their own knowled ge and experience of their faith as they try to nurture their childre n 's faith ," McGrath said. The Web site was made possible by a grant from the ACTA Foundation , an organization that encourages adult education.

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Father Chang's newsletter reaches out for 20 years Photos and story by Marta Rebagliati A group of Chinese priests gathered in San Francisco in 1979 to discuss ways to help Chinese Catholics living in the U.S. Among the options they considered was an outreach ministry to the more elderl y of Chinese immigrants — perhaps a newsletter. Language barriers and lack of mobility were leaving this group "in danger to lose their faith ," explained the priest who was ultimate ly handed the responsibility for carrying out lhat work, Father Benedict Chang. Last June Father Chang was recognized by Pope John Paul II for that ministry and praised by the Holy Father as "the tireless and dedicated editor of San Francisco Chin ese Catholic Newsletter on the happy occasion of the 20'" anniversary of fits ! publicat ion" and for "his long and faithful service to the Overseas Chinese Catholic Community worldwide." Today a parochial vicar at Star of the Sea, San Francisco, Father Chang said he was entrusted with creating the newsletter largely because he owned and operated a Chinese language typewriter. In 1980, during the first San Francisco visit of the Apostolic Visitator of Overseas Chinese Catholics, Most Rev. Peter Chung, the first issue of San Francisco Chinese Catholic Newsletter was published — after behind-thescenes publishing realities had been tackled: postal permits , design, circulation , printing and defining the scope of the newsletter. Since then , Father Chang has acquired new and more efficient technology. In the first years, detecting an unseen typographical error too late in the process would mean that sometimes an entire issue would have to be scrapped. Nowadays he uses a computer, the Chinese version of a word processing software and a layout and database program. In addition to these innovations , Father Chan g lauds "some good-will volunteers who help me with the sorting and stap ling." Newsletter is normally a monthly 16-page publication , but this can vary. About 4,500 copies are distributed in all — to the Bay Area, the U.S., Canada and other parts of the world. It carries no advertising and it is completely financed "by divine providence and many insp ired , generous benefactors." as Father Chang puts it. It features Church news, events from North American Chinese communities , articles by priests and lay Catholics , and essays on doctrine.

The Chinese character typewriter used by Father Benedict Chang (below) to produce the San Francisco Chinese Catholic We ws/efferhas been supplanted by more modern technology.

"According to letters from readers and friends , I have learned that there are quite a few non-Catholic readers," Father Chang said. Father Domingo Orimaco, pastor of Half Moon Bay 's Our Lady of the Pillar Parish and a former parochial vicar at Star of the Sea, said of Father Chang: "That newsletter is a oneman-enterprise. He is the editor, publisher , reporte r, translator and circulation manager. I pray that he gets many sponsors ." Jesuit Father Gregory Aherne, also a Star of the Sea parochial vicar, observed : "As his next-door nei ghbor I congratulate him for being able to stay up all those nights." Father Chang was born in 1930 in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province in the southwestern part of China where for four generations his famil y has embraced the Catholic faith. At the age of 9, he entered the minor seminary but was sent back home when World War II broke out. He entered the Salesian Seminary in Macau after the conclusion of the war and became a full member of the Salesian community in 1953. He was ordained a priest in Rome in 1963. After working as a teacher in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Ital y he came to San Francisco in 1977 to help with

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