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On May 21, Hanna Boys Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with a rededication and open house of its Sonoma di gs. See Datebook. Almost 3,000 boys, who otherwise might have been forgotten or left in harmful situations, have found shelter and care here, and much of that beautiful story has 1 _ . _. _ L been captured in Haven of Hope , a 150-page special edition hardback book commemorating the center's hal f century in pictures and text. Hanna Boys Center actually had its start in Menlo Park in the mid- 1940s finally moving to the wine country in late 1949. The book will grace any coffee table Tom Burke by while offering a gentle reminder about the need to look out for kids. A preface says Haven of Hope is dedicated to Pennies from heaven might best describe the coin caper "Hanna Boys Center 's only source of funding - its donors." that recentl y rained more than $2,000 at Menlo Park's St. Think about becoming one. For your copy, send a check for $32 ($25 plus $7 S/H) to Raymond Elementary. The Hanna Boys Center, 17000 downpour benefited Redwood Arnold Dr., P.O. Box 100, City 's St. Francis Center; a Sonoma, 95476-0100. The late work of the Franciscan Sisters Msgr. William Flanagan , serving the poor with groceries, longtime pastor of the Sunset clothes and books. The fun District 's Holy Name of Jesus fundraiser began as a penny Parish , and the late Father war conceived by 8th grader, Thomas Regan, longtime pasPatrick McGlennon , and tor of Npe Valley's St. Philip kicked-off by 8th grader Tom Paiish, were early administraHarmon 's contribution of two tors at Hanna. buckets full of the copper curDust mops in the air for the rency. Ml of the school's 274 youth group of Novato 's St. students get a hats off for filling Anthony Parish who spent a 30 bottles that were l ater Saturday during Lent spring lugged to a local Safeway and cleaning the home of a woman counted. Hats off to the grocer for taking the time to tally the St. Raymond Elementary's Patrick McGlennon (left) unable to do it herself. more than 200,000 Lincoln and Tom Harmon present Franciscan Sister Monica Swabbing the decks were Kelly Owen, Emily Jackson, heads... Victoria Palmieri , an Ashman with proceeds from penny drive.

Virginia Grillo, Kendric SF native and longtime Marina/Nob Hill resident, says she loves what goes on at the Vattuone, Lauren Nelson and Joe Scianllo. Making sure National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in North Beach. there were no missed coiners were Maryanne Iacobucci , Great music at the shrine and at St. Mary Cathedral every Karen Owen and Ken Jackson....More Lenten good works at Epiphany Elementary where students collected baby Sunday. See Datebook.

Deacon Gary and Julie West of St. Stephen Parish items and other supplies for Catholic Charities' St. Joseph's flew off a coupla ' days ago for the Knights of Malta Village, and books and stationery for San Francisco's annual pil grimage to Lourdes. They 're getting ' a few extra Juvenile Hall. Thanks to Epi phany 's Stacey Siri for the day s in France and extending their trip to attend a wedding report and much grats to all who took part. , ..Tomorrow at St. in Rome at St. Peter 's Basilica where Gary will assist at Vincent's Chapel in Marinwood a special Mass to com_ memorate Our Lady 's first apparition at the altar....Also visiting the site of St. Bernadette 's vision El Fatima will be celebrated with Father Tom is Msgr. Ignatius Wang, director of Propagation of the Faith , who is making a stellar recovery Daly, chap lain at Marin Catholic High §^ . School and associate director of CYO, from recent surgery. He says he 'd still «titf love prayers, though, and especially for n «ggg|| presiding. Robert Johnson, a parishthe missions.... m ioner of St. Rita Parish, Fairfax and a w| The light fantastic was appropriatel y F^ *gHg 111 member of Missionaries of Mary, tripped at St. Timothy Elementary 's W A Mother of the Church , the group Father/Daughter Dance on April 8. It was H mk sponsoring the Mass, said everyone is invited. See Datebook. the San Mateo school's first event like this in v| ^k a few years but a step well worth retaking w wk South San Francisco's Young said Carla Dentoni , who with other 7th grade IB SI Men 's Institute Council 32 celefamilies, organ ized the event that raised $ 1,000 « H brated its annual Mass and toward the graduation expenses of this year 's wj HL Communion Breakfast at SSF's 8th grade class. In addition to Carla, whose son, «H m All Souls Church on April 30. .^s»»- j{onore(j as Catholics of the Johnny, and husban d, John, also pitched in, n everything from "chaperoning to clean-up to « Year were Judy and Elmer Butler, St. DP blowing up balloons" was handled by, Karen | Augustine Parish, SSF; Nita Ricotta, St. Veronica Bogdan and , daughter, Michelle; Hanna Boys Center's , new book Parish, SSF; Deacon Alex Aragon All Souls; Dora Collado and, son , Carson; Carmen and Brian Ciappara, Mater Dolorosa Jackie Montoya-Garcia and , Parish, SSF; Maureen O'Connor, Holy Angels son, Cesar, with more help from Cesar's Uncle Albert Parish, Colma; Lillian and Sepasetiano Otuhivo, St. Bruno Montoya. Many more 7th grade parents donated refresh- Parish, San Bruno....An all hats off for the Big Apple 's ments. Along to enjoy and encourage were St. Tim's 1st Cardinal John O'Connor who died earlier this month and grade teacher, Aileen Healy, and her dad, Maurice, asso- to whom I will always be grateful for personal ly assisting me ciate publisher of Catholic San Francisco. The idea to in my transition from an iffy show business career to a regurenew the get-together came from principal, Evelyn lar position with the Archdiocese of New York. Though my Nord berg, who had heard about a similar soiree at nei gh- contact with him was minimal after that , I will always boring St. Gregory Parish, an event now in its 5th year remember him as a person who cared greatly about all of us. that raised $4,000 in February, according to St. Greg 's May he rest in peace....

Marg ie Dolan. Cindy Stuart , St. Greg's 3rd grade teacher, coordinated the good time....

PRESENTATION CENTER Dona and Frank Edlund of Our Lady of Angels , ^ ^* , Ail / 9480 Hear Creek Road k lA ***i$!r%L Sflfc kv Burlingame, were among many readers wonderin ' where to CA 95033 ^ppEjjMSi ih^pPww IK?* send for tickets for Catholic San Francisco 's first Day with the Giants. Thanks for diggin ' up an address from elsewhere Ecology and Justice Retreat in the paper. The games already a sell-out on this end. My son, Conor, and I enjoyed a recent evening at PacBell Park July 10-17, 2000 and loved every minute of it. The environment is spontaJoin us in this beautiful setting of Presentation Center neous ly romantic, cozy, thrilling. I love the way the line as we connect the vital Christian elements of ecology coaches toss foul balls into the stands, and the friendliness of and justice and integrate them into our lives. Fr. Bill the space makes it the perfect spot to watch a ballgame, That Wood, S.J. will lead us on our journey. His book, big glove in center field would be just about large enough for Greening of the Faith that Does Justice is near publication. the massive paw of my late Uncle Frank Zeilmann , a guy who could've palmed a Volkswagen. Devoted Giants fan , Presentation Center xtf^C^v Mary Zappia, says a pan of the stands during a recent tele19480 Bear Creek Road fw^Sr) vised game showed one person reading Catholic San Los Gatos, CA 95033 N^prV Francisco. Remember, the Archdiocese 's Jubilee Mass 2000 u —i (408) 354-2346 t event is slated for PacBell Oct. 28....

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Knights of Malta sponsor 24th Lourdes pilgrimage

By Evelyn Zappia Bob Dugon i last week accompanied his brother Michae l , born with Down 's Syndrome , to Lourdes, France to fulfill his mothe r 's 26-year-old wish — that Michael be blessed in the holy waters where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in the grotto of Massabielle in Southern France in 1858.

"We know Michael is blessed alread y," said Dugon i, "but this is something my parents have wanted for a long time and I'm thrilled to be able to do this for them."

Long-time parishioners of Our Lady of Angels Parish , Burlingame , William and Patricia Dugoni's dream for their son, Michael , was realized by the generosity of the Order of Malta 's Western Association.

Michael is one of 40 "malades" (the sick) invited by the Knights of Malta to participate in the organization 's annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The May 3-10 pilgrimage was the 24th hosted by the regional branch.

Knight of Malta William Mclnerney and wife, Mary, were among the 220-person contingent that included the malades, physicians, nurses, chaplains, family and friends assisting the malades to make the journey of hope.

"We go with the malades to push the wheelchairs, serve the food - whatever is needed," said William Mclnerney, noting it

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At San Francisco International Airport May 3 preparing to depart for Lourdes , France , are , from left: Father John Kavanaugh, a chaplain of the Knights of Malta, with pilgrims Eileen McHale , Michael Dugoni and Bob Dugoni; and , at right, William and Mary Mclnerney of St. Theresa Parish, Oakland. was the couple 's 13th pilgrimage. "We get so much out of every tri p."

"It 's like being as close to heaven as possible when 20,000 peop le raise their voices to God in unity and pray in the underground basilica" at Lourdes , said Mary Mclnerney.

Althoug h no longer sick , Msgr. Ignatius Wang said he was encouraged by friends

and family to make the pilgrimage to Lourdes. Recently treated for cancer, the director of the Propagation of the Faith for the Archdiocese recalled the many times he visited Lourdes when he was young and carried the sick. "Now," he said, "someone else will have to do the carry ing for me."

Father John Kavanaugh , chaplain , making his 13th pilgrimage to Lourdes with the

Kni ghts said, "There is always something that grabs you emotionally at each trip."

Young Sean Henderson of St. Ignatius Parish made last year 's pil grimage a special memory for Father Kav anaugh.

The 13-year-old "was so remarkable on the tri p," said Father Kavanaugh. "He was the life of the party, outgoing and pleasant.

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Battle to preserve original Mission Dolores is launched

By Evelyn Zappia Preliminary work toward eradicating the Powerderpost beetles that have infested Mission Dolores began May 8 when scaffolding was carefull y erected around the building. The framing will eventual ly support a fumigation tent that will cover the famed structure adjacent to Mission Dolores Basilica.

The reason for the scaffolding is to help protect the roughly 75 percent of the frag ile roof tiles that are two centuries old and the work of the Ohlone people. "The tent for fumigation will be placed on the scaffolding only, to insure that none of the tiles break," said Anglican Brother Guire Cleary, curator.

Roof tiles were ori ginally formed by molding clay on the lower leg of workers. Consequently, each roof tile is a little different , depending on leg size of the worker, he explained.

Placement of the fumigation tent is scheduled for May 22, and the Mission — one of five archdiocesan Holy Year pilgrimage sites — will remain closed about a week. How the tent will be placed on the scaffolding is being studied.

A crane lift is one possibility.

The approximately $50,000 fumigation process is only part of the battle for San Francisco's Landmark One, said Brother Cleary.

In addition , there must be a "petrifaction " process to restore the artwork within the Mission itself that the Powderpost beetles have damaged. Earl y estimate is $700,000, according to the curator, calling it a necessary step if California 's oldest intact mission artwork is to survive.

"Our hope for success to complete the restoration of Mission Dolores is founded on one thing only, whether we are able to raise the money to cure the problem ," said Brother Cleary. "It's an enormous expense for a workingclass parish."

Mission Dolores underwent conservation efforts in the

Workers inspect scaffolding being placed along Mission 'Dolores' south wall

1990s, Brother Cleary noted, but at the time only the exterior surfaces of the statuary were treated , leaving the interior (behind the statuary) unknowing ly at-risk.

The Powdeipost beetles have bored holes in the delicate wood artworks including the famous "reredos" (back panel of the main altarpiece), two side altars, and many wooden statues.

"What needs to be done," said Brother Cleary, "is fill every beetle hole with epoxy or some sort of resin. Right now, the statues are Swiss cheese - if there is an earthquake they could all come apart."

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Jane Owen, executive director of the National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabil ities. "I' m not surprised at all ," Owen added. "I don 't think most pastor s have been trained in who 's out there , who needs to be welcomed.

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Commit to f ig hting death p enalty

SARATOGA, Calif. — The California Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame has adopted a "corporate stance " against the death penalty and has endorsed a "six-point action plan " to carry out the commitment, according to a new s release issued this week from the provincial offices here . "In a petition signed by the majority of the 160 women religious of the California unit , as well as associates and co-workers, the Sisters join the Catholic bishops of the United States , and other reli gious communities , in calling for abolition of the death penalty," the release said.

Urges action against Pius XLlfo es

ROME (CNS) — Catholics must react with clear and well-documented facts to "the campaign to deni grate" Pope Pius XII , said the Jesuit promoting his beatification. "The Holy See, and specificall y the supreme pontiff Pius XII , made every possible effort to stop the crimes " of the Nazis and to help those whom the Nazis were persecuting, said Jesuit Father Peter Gumpel. The priest , the relator of Pope Pius ' beatification cause, said communists , Masons and "some Jewish circles " had mounted a campai gn against the Pope , who reigned during World War II.

China Catholics suppressed

HONG KONG (CNS) — Underground Catholics in Wenzhou Diocese, eastern China, continued to experience suppression during Hol y Week and Easter, Catholic sources said. In places where Church members refused to sign a prepared paper agreeing to join the government-approved Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association , the churches were closed down and the members harassed, as in Linjia Village in Lupu town, Cangnan County, the sources told UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand.

Jewish roots %ey to Scrip ture'

ROME (CNS) — When reading the New Testament, Catholics must remember Jesus and his Apostles were believ ing and practicing Jews, said the secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. Understanding the Jewish roots of the Christian faith is essential for an accurate interpretation of the New Testament and for a reading of the Scriptures that leaves no room for anti-Jewish or anti-Semitic sentiments , said Jesuit Father Albert Vanhoye. The Jesuit spoke to Catholic News Service May 3 during the annual meeting of the Pontifical Biblical Commission in Rome.

Attitudes toward refugees ripped

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Vatican official issued a stern rebuke of European and U.S. policies toward refugees , say ing developing countries shouldered too much of the wei ght. "The poorest countries , the ones less prepared in terms of infrastructures , are the ones letting (refugees) in ," U.S. Divine Word Father Michael Blume , undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers , said May 2. "Our reality is nothing compared to Asia and Africa ," he said. Father Blume commented during a press conference to present the program for the June 1-3 Jubilee for Migrants and Travelers, part of the Holy Year commemoration.

Healing attributed to Padre Pio

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Ital y (CNS) — Church authorities and doctors have begun studying a healing that mi g ht be the miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed Padre Pio. Capuchin Father Gianmaria Cocomazzi , guardian of the churc h where Padre Pio is buried , said a 6year-old boy was healed of severe mening itis in January after thousands of people prayed for Padre Pio to intercede with God to heal the boy. Father Cocomazzi told of the boy 's healing May 2 during celebrations at the Church of St. Mary in San Giovanni Rotondo marking the first anniversary of Blessed Padre Pio 's beatification.

Vatican addresses ethical finance

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican called upon financiers , bankers, economists and ethicists to help prepare a document of detailed ethical guidelines for the worl d of finance . More than 200 economic experts from 20 countries partici pated in an April 30 conference , "On Ethics and Finance." The meeting was organized by the Vatican's "Centesimus Annus — Pro Pontifice" foundation , instituted in part to diffuse Catholic social teaching. Partici pants examined a second draft of a 13-page document titled "Global Economy and Finance: Problems and Perspectives for the Year 2000."

Call for clean elections

MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Mexico 's bishops issued a strong call for clean elections as they gathered for a threeday plenary meeting outside Mexico City. "We want an end c to the frauds of the past," said Bishop Onesimo Cepeda Silva of Ecatepec during a news conference May 3 to id launch a new document by the bishop s ' conference , X "Democracy Can 't Happen Without You." The seven-page document affirmed that the Church "has the mission , the ?i tright and the duty " to articulate basic ethical princi ples in the political field.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CNS) — After several Florida lawmakers failed to add a health exception that critics said would "gut " the legislation , Florida 's House of Representatives approved 84-32 a new ban on partial-birth abortions. The bill does not outlaw all late-term abortions , only the procedure which it says involves the "parti al" delivery of an intact , live baby for the purpose of killing it outside the womb. "We sent a message to the abortion industry that here 's a line that will not be crossed ," said Republican Rep. Randy Ball, the bill's House Sponsor.

Bishop sees continued p rotests

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (CNS) — Church-sponsored civil disobedience on Vieques will continue as long as the U.S. Navy uses the inhabited island as bombing range, said Puerto Rican Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio. "We are assessing the situation with the people of Vieques. We will return to areas where we can do civil disobedience," he said in a telephone interview several hours after federal agents removed scores of protesters from Vieques — including 14 priests , five nuns , five seminarians, a permanent deacon and 15 lay people sponsored by the diocese.

Colombian pe ace 'needs eff ort "

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The proposed U.S. aid package for Colombia constitutes "a very high risk of escalating the war" in the country, and wider citizen involvement in peace efforts is greatly needed, said a Colombian peace activist. Meanwhile , a Colombian Church official said the Church aims to strengthen citizen participation in peace efforts , and , despite ongoing violence , people remain hopeful the war will end. President Clinton urged Congress May 2 to pass a $1.6 billion aid package, mostly military aid, to fight illegal drug trafficking inColombia. He said the funding was to support Colombians in their fight to stop drug trade and drug-related violence.

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New Jesui t p rovincial talks about challenges and f uture

Following is the f irst of a two-part interview with Jesuit Father Thomas Smolich , appointed provincial of the Society of Jesus ' California Province last August. Part II will focus on the order ' s legal battle with a former Jesuit seminarian.

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Faced with a parish financial dilemma , pastors naturall y turn to their communities for extra contributions. When Jesuit Father Thomas Smolich needed funds to build a child-care center at Dolores Mission Church in Los Angeles, he turned to Alex Trebec and asked for "Beatles Music for $500."

The method mi ght have been unorthodox , but the Jesuit won $39 ,800 during his 1990 "Jeopard y !" appearance and the Dolores Mission Women's Cooperative Child Care Center is now reality.

That sort of inventiveness mi ght be one reason Father Smolich was recently appointed to the 6-year term as provincial for the California Province of the Society of Jesus. At 45, Father Smolich is one of the youngest provincials to head the five-state province, and his background is atypical.

"Previous provincials have come from the university postulate , so I do bring a different perspective," he said in a recent Catholic San Francisco interview. "1 would presume the consultors thought I had skills this province needs. The age thing, well... the job is more comp lex than it used to be.

There 's a lot more travel and demands have grown , so being younger probabl y helps."

The priest 's academic credentials, though, are hardly second rate. He holds a master 's degree in business administration from Stanford University 's School of Business (1996); a master 's in religious education from Loyola Marymount (1990); a master 's of divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley; and was a "community scholar" for a year in UCLA's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Still, Father Smolich has spent most of his 25 years in the Society "getting my hands dirty" in the social-justice-pastoral realm. Besides working at Dolores Mission , he has been a community organizer with the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition in New York, a project manager with the Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition in Redwood City, and executive director of Proyecto Pastoral , a Los Angeles non-profit community development organization.

He has helped develop shelters, alternative education programs for at-risk youth , leadership training classes for women and teen-age girls , and affordable housing for families and seniors in the Bay Area. Associates say he works "in overdrive " much of the time and his commitment to social justice is well known .

As provincial , Father Smolich oversees 53 Jesuit seminarians, 37 Brothers and 384 priests who staff 14 parishes, 11 Jesuit residences, five high schools, three universities (including the University of San Francisco), two houses of formation, and a retreat center. In the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the order is entrusted with San Francisco 's St. Agnes and St. Ignatius parishes.

He reports directly to the Jesuit superior in Rome, Father General Peter-Hans Kolvenbach.

His greatest challenge, however, is not administration of brick and mortar, but "getting to know the men in the province

of working with poor folks , with people of color and living in solidarity with the poor," Father Smolich explained. "This will be partnershi p, not something where we come in and take over.

We 're going to work with the diocese, the staff and the parents to try to bring Ignatian values and education to that school."

Similarly, the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley took over St. Patrick Parish in West Oakland last September, Father Smolich pointed out , at least in part to use as a training ground for JSTB students.

"We needed to train people for ministry in multicultural context and in poor nei ghborhoods ," he exp lained. "This is a uni que situation. This is a teaching parish. These parishioners will teach the student s how to be ministers. " One cannot be a Catholic in California and be unaffected by the news concerning sexual issues in the priesthood. The Jesuits and their new provincial are no exception.

"I think there 's been some sense of betrayal - that mi ght be too strong a word - on the part of some older priests and parishioners , but that 's not the overwhelming experience we've had at our parishes ," he said. "It was hard with Bishop Zeimann. A lot of people knew him. Everyone liked him. So there 's sadness and a sense of embanassment."

The series of articles in the Kansas City Star concerning AIDS in the priesthood , which mentioned a number of Jesuits, was also disconcerting, he said.

'I actually knew a couple of the men in the article. It was hard to read," Father Smolich said. "It 's hard because these are people who are supposed to be showing qu alities of leadership and their feet are clearl y in clay. Presumably they were gay, and presumably they were sexually active and that 's how they got ADDS. I honestl y don 't know. My hunch is they were good Catholic school boys who entered the Jesuits in the 60s and 70s when sex wasn 't a topic of conversation in formation programs, much less homosexuality, much less 'gay identity.'"

"So you 've got people who came into reli gious life very naivel y and the entire culture changes," he continued. "The sexual revolution happens and a guy finds himself reeling, discovering things about himself and , frankly, surrounded by others who are possibly experiencing the same things, either heterosexually or homosexually. Not necessarily a good situation when no one is talking about the issues."

Father Smolich said he fears fallout from the high-profile sex scandals, including an on-going sexual harassment case involving the province itself, includes a public perception that "everybody is breaking their vows, which isn 't true."

"Do priests break their vows in general? No. Are there specific instances? Obviousl y there are men who have had problems with all three vows, including chastity," he said.

"However, we are vowed religiou s and I expect (Jesuits) to be living those vows. From time to time one or another finds himself in a situation where he 's not living them. The hope then is that he and I or his superior can deal with that forthri ghtly, candidly and take steps that need to be taken. But I want to always do that compassionately and in a way that doesn 't brand somebody as a failure or a bad person. We aren 't perfect. I think that 's clearly obvious from all that has happened."

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|i Father Thomas Smolich, S.J. and learn what they need and how to serve them," he said.

As in the wider Church , the California Province is in a state of flux due to lower numbers of vocations, although the Sacramento native said the Jesuits have been at a plateau for about a decade.

"We're holding steady at about seven guys a year coming in," he said. "The average age of someone appl ying has gone up. Most enter in their late 20s now, as opposed to late teens and early 20s. I think the quality of the people we are attracting has gone up, also, and we are much more multicultural. " Of the men who enter the formation program each year, only two or three will stay through ordination.

"Historicall y, we have about a one-third stay rate. If no one is leaving the novitiate (the first two years of Jesuit formation , before vows are taken), I get real nervous," the new provincial said. "Novitiate is a testing ground to see if this life is for you.

It is not for everyone."

"There are those who say the Jesuits are d ying out in the United States," he continued. "I don 't think so. But we 're not going to look like we did 50 years ago. There are fewer of us, but I don 't necessarily see that as something bad . Even if there were women priests or married priests, the issue of collaboration in ministry would be crucial. It is clear that if we 're going to do this thing - build the reign of God here - we 've got to do it in partnership with the larger Catholic community."

That effort toward partnership can be seen in two new developments in the province. In February, Cardinal Roger Mahony asked the Jesuits to help staff Verbum Dei High School in Watts. Priests from throughout the California Province - which encompasses California, Oregon, Utah, Arizona and Hawaii — will be shifted from their various assignments and sent to Watts in September.

"It 's not so much that Watts is more important than other places, but it is putting our money where our mouth is in terms

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"Members of the Society see first hand the needs of the poor," said lobby day attendee Deborah Payne , president of the San Francisco Archdiocesan Council of the St. The question of who will speak up on behalf of the poor Vincent de Paul Society and chair of the organization 's and voiceless compelled five members of the St. Vincent de o new National Voice of the Poor Committee. "It is imporo Paul Society to travel to Sacramento from this Archdiocese to v> ' J tant that we not onl y provide emergency hel p but that we participate in Catholic Lobby Day May 2 in Sacramento. ' 1 also speak out in one voice with the Churc h in expressing Justice issues were foremost in their minds, including a the needs of the poor. rights of farm workers, immigrants, juvenile prisoners, the The National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul unborn and poor school children. All of these constituencies u established the Voice of the Poor to advocate for recently are touched by legislation currently pend ing in Sacramento, > H those whom the Society serves , Payne explained. they pointed out. w each of eight regions in the country met Representatives from Lorraine Moriarty, execut ive director of the St. Vincent de s for the first time recently in St. Louis to "begin the process of was among the live who Paul Society of San Mateo County, o >• building a foundation for speaking as a unified body." drove to Sacramento for the day.

Two members of this nation al committee are from the Bay for the most vulnerable in "The challenge is to stand up 5 O Area: Steve Pehanich , executive director of St. Vincent in the at local and state levels on behalf society, to impact legislation O Diocese of San Jose , and Payne. of those who do not have the political clout to effect change," Payne and the other Vincentians admit that opinions vary said Moriarty, who has been personall y involved in prison Three members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society disgreatly within the society on political issues, but the common play folders distributed to participants for Catholic and jail ministry for more than 20 years. She refused to name ground of love exemplified by Christ is the unif ying factor Lobby Day May 2. Left to right are Peggy Stretch, a single bill as the most essential from the list outlined by the which motivated them to speak up before elected officials in California Catholic Conference for the day. However, she was Nativity Parish, Menlo Park; Deborah Payne , president Sacramento, she said. particularl y adamant about AB2447 (sentencing and "three of the San Francisco Archdiocesan Council of the St. "When Catholics visit elected representatives it is imporstrikes") and AB2101(would permit media to interview prisVincent de Paul Society; and Lorraine Moriarty, tant to tell the stories, to share the statistics, and to describe Vincentian executive director in San Mateo County. oners). the real needs of the poor. As members of the Society we see "At present, prisoners are denied th at right. That is why Pelican Bay and similar situations shock us. Human communities and offenders working together to offer "a and work with the poor, and because of that, it is possible to put a face on the hungry child , the single parent struggling to beings ought to have freedom of speech whether or not balanced approach to restorative justice. " A pproximately 30 bills were summarized for participants make ends meet, the immigrant family, lonely elderl y, and the they are incarcerated. Their stories must be heard and by the California Catholic Conference as Lobby Day priorities. prisoner," she added. told ," Moriarty said. .

Vincentians made more than 11 ,000 visits to homes of "How can we prioritize all of these bills when they are all She also actively supports AB788 , a bill she said VINCENTIANS , page 9 would revise juvenile court law to focus on victims , justice issues?" Moriarty asked. '

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By Sharon Abercrombie Father Joe Landi , liaison for the Office of Charismatic Renewal for the Archdiocese of San Francisco , is urging Catholics who are members of the Sierra Club to renounce their memberships because of the environmental organization 's pro-abortion policy.

In a May editorial in San Francisco Charismatic, the local faith renewal organization 's newsletter, Father Landi wrote, 'As a Sierra Club member, unbeknown to me, my dollars are supporti ng an organization that advocates the change of state and federal laws that restrict abortion and contraception. As someone concerned about the environment , I feel that saving wilderness sites and wetlands is one thing, but population control to protect it is quite another."

Father Landi asserted that overpopulation is not the problem, but rather "that a small portion of the world's population is courting environmental disaster by using more than their fait share of the resources of the planet. I won't cast aspersions on any country or mention any names, but its initials are U.S.A." The editorial suggested people let their membershi ps lapse until the Sierra Club revises its population control policies, including removal of its support of abortion.

Until the group does so, he wrote, "I will not be renewing my membership."

Father Joe Landi Father Landi also alleged that the Sierra Club had become a sponsoring group for the organized effort to have the Vatican's United Nations status changed from its current non-member state permanent observer designation to that of non-governmental organization.

The campaign is being promoted by the group calling itself Catholics for a Free Choice.

In an interview with Catholic San Francisco, the priest said he has filed a complaint with the State Attorney General against the Sierra Club "because as a charity, they do not fully state their agenda when soliciting funds. An environmen tal group that has a hidden agenda as controversial as pro abortion should mention that when asking for money."

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By Kamille Maher A settlement has been reached in a sexual misconduct suit brou g ht by a former minor-aged employee of St. Catherine of Siena Parish , Burlingame , against Father James Ay lward and the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Effective last week , the settlement is for an undisclose'd amount. The settlement document includes a "standard release of all claims " and contains no uni que terms or conditions , according to the Archdiocese 's attorney, Jack Hammel.

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Henderson remembered the kindness of the Knights, the volunteers and the wonderful atmosphere of Lourdes. "When we entered the domain area everything seemed

the Archdiocese 's settlement obli gation , Hammel said.

"It was felt that it was better to settle ," Hammel exp lained , "rather than go to trial , due to the complexities involved. " The case would have proved difficult to defend because of "several left turns ," Hammel said.

For examp le, he pointed out , althoug h the Archdiocese "made sure that the incident was properl y reported to the criminal authorities ," Church officials were "branded as having punished the so-called 'whistleblower,' who, in fact , was later disciplined for entirel y unrelated reasons," Hammel said.

Hammel also mentioned Father Ay lward 's surprise revelation during a Feb. 16 deposition that he had engaged in previous "wrestling matches " more than a decade ago with minors that did have sexual overtones. This revelation "could certainly have led a jury to believe that sexual motivation was involved in the St. Catherine 's wrestling incident ," he explained. Father Aylward has maintained his innocence in (he case that arose out of a "wrestling match" involving the former pastor and a then-16-year-old emp loyee which took place in the rectory on Nov. 6, 1997.

Father Aylward remains on administrative leave, "a status he was placed in immediatel y following his revelations " in the deposition , said Archdiocese 's Director of Communications Maurice Healy.

One of the parish priests at the time , Father John Conley, reported the incident to both the Archdiocese and the police.

Police and Archdiocesan officials conducted independent investigations at the time the incident was reported , and both concluded there was insufficient evidence to support sexual misconduct.

Father Albert P. Vucinovich was appointed St. Catherine pastor in 1998.

to change ," he said. "It was a very special place to pray."

Health reasons precluded Henderson from making the pilgrimage this year. He hopes to be able to attend next year.

"The pil grimage to Lourdes is when you see the Knights of Malta at their best," said Father Kavanaugh. Aside from working and devoting their time to the malades, Knights and Dames of Malta underwrite the entire cost

of the pilgrimage for them and their families."

The priest lauded Antonio SanchezCorea, who has chaired the journey for the last three years.

The selection process for the sick to be taken on the journey begins in the fall when a letter is sent to pastors inviting them to suggest potential candidates. An app lication form and letter follow nominations.

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officials said , a person 's medical situation , physical ability to make the tri p, and financial circumstances.

The Order of Malta is a 900-year-old international lay reli gious order whose members take a vow to care for the sick and the poor and to defend the faith .

The Western Association was the first of the three American branches to establish pil grimages to Lourdes.

Vincentians . . . ¦ Continued from page 6 needy families and individuals last year alone in this Archdiocese. Members definitely see the needy firsthand.

"We need to do what our patron Saint Vincent subscribed to and go beyond affective love and show effective love. Being effective involves taking steps to create positive change," Payne said.

"We are thankful that the California bishops included us in this second annual Catholic Lobby Day. It gave us an opportunity to meet one-on-one with our representatives in Sacramento and to express our interests and concerns."

Payne listed the following items as important from her point of view: • "The school nutrition bill (SB2112) is of interest. It is important to provide funding to initiate school breakfast programs so no child need go hungry while attending school."

• Income tax credit earned income (AB1854 , SB 1421): "The budget surp lus is estimated to exceed $4 billion . Now is the time to consider ways to reduce taxes to hel p alleviate financial hardshi ps on families. " • Child Abandonment Newborns (AB1764 , SB 1368): "As Catholics we recognize that every life is valued. Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society visit families and often observe the stress parents encounter.

When a parent cannot cope, it is important that they have options. A child is not a 'throw away' item but a creation of God. It is vital to provide the option, which permits parents to surrender custody in a safe environment."

Loretta Pehanich is director of development and public relations for the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Mateo County.

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[ Goodbye to a friend Some people emerge as a luminous presence in our lives. Intuitive , intellectuall y stimulating, gifted with a sense of humor , they insp ire our better selves.

For me, Cardinal John O'Connor was such a presence, as he was for his wide circle of friend s, which included cardinals and policemen , atheists and converts, pro-life activists and Jewish leaders.

The core of Cardinal O'Connor 's appeal was his capacity to see the good in each person before him. He was able to connect on a human level irrespective of political and religious differen ces. Nat Hentoff , a liberal columnist for the Village Voice and the cardinal 's biographer, wrote of an encounter between his subject and a group of lesbian activists that led one woman to subsequently express her strong respect for the prelate—despite on-going disagreements. His personal qualities may come as a suiprise to those who knew him only as a media presence who vigorously defended unpopular Catholic positions. It may have seemed the cardinal liked a good fight , and that he looked for a microphone each time he stepped out of church. The truth was almost the opposite. He was at his most powerful during private meeting s with friends and foe alike.

Face to face with a man who spoke passionate ly about his beliefs, but allowed plenty of opportunity for dialogue, one sensed a deep respect for the individual conscience and for truth. "I don 't want to have my head cut off," he insisted in an interview with me published in the National Catholic Register. "I am basically a coward. But it 's ludicrous to say that everyone can be right. Two and two is four, and that can 't be changed."

I felt the force of his remarkable personal qualities during our first meeting in the early 80s. He was a bishop heading the military vicariate from an austere office at the Catholic Center in New York. A reporter for the local diocesan paper, I was assigned to get his comments as a member of a U.S. bishops ' commi ttee that developed a controversial pastoral letter on war and peace.

1 came ill-prepared-, my tape recorder just wouldn t work. The bishop made a few gentle suggestion s, and finally, with no hint of irritation, produced his own recorder. I managed to complete the interview. Our friendshi p developed as we continued to meet to discuss his on-going role in the pastoral letter. Over time I came to rely on his deep sense of concern regarding my spiritual and emotional life. He knew I had only just returned to the Church , and that I regretted some bad choices during a period of rebellion. He listened and made occasional suggestions, but rarely lectured. Then, during Mass one Sunday, I was moved when he delivered a homily designed especially for me. It was a homi ly that likened the consequences of sin to a broken vase, which, through the power of grace, could be restored to an even greater beauty. Of course, the homily had a wider application beyond my own concerns, but the sermon reflected his constant care for all his friends.

Later, after he was appointed archbishop of New York, I became part of his large, warm circle of friends and family. Occasionally, I would bring my boyfriends to Mass at StPatrick's Cathedral, followed b y breakfast at the residence. At times, I was amused by the cardinal's scrutiny of these prospective spouses. My husband still recalls the lengthy, painful handshake that accompanied his introduction to the cardinal.

He nurtured his friends' strengths, even though he was well aware of our personal limitations. In the early days of my marriage, I asked advice following a marital dispute. The cardinal listened carefully, then said, "Well, perhaps your husband is confused by some of the things you do." That was all he said. It was a simple acknowledgment I was far from perfect. But I didn't find the remark threatening because it was said in the context of a strong friendship.

An outside observer might view a friendship between a prince of the Church and a green journalist as utterly one-sided, with the cardinal receiving little in return. But it became clear to me he relished all his ties with friends and family.

Our human problems kept him close to real world concerns. He often described his seminary years as a cross. And as a cardinal, he resisted the temptation to retreat into the chancery from a world that increasingly viewed Catholic moral teaching as undemocratic and uncharitable. He wanted to be with the people, and he fully reciprocated in any exchange of confidences and ideas.

The cardinal understood his priestly vocation as a sacrifice that found meaning in the Paschal Mystery. Thus, while he occasionally griped about an impending battle, or expressed regret about his mistakes, he accepted the difficulties of his vocation without complaint. "The maxim I live by is the simplest in the world. The disciple cannot be greater than the master," he said in an interview with me following the desecration of the Holy Eucharist in the cathedral by political activists. "If there is any meaning at all to the fact that a bishop is an apostle of Christ, it is this: Our Lord said, 'As the world has hated me, so the world will hate you'."

Perhaps his chief frustration was his inability to pursue his deepest joy— catechetical work with mentally handicapped children. As a young priest he had . prepared children with Down 's syndrome for First Holy Communion. He often spoke of returning to this work after retirement. I thought of his frustrated plan when I heard of his death. Those children would have been his dearest friends.

Though he emerged as a charismatic public figure, the trappings of power associated with his office often made him uncomfortable. He could be awkward at fundraising efforts geared for wealthy Catholics. The son of a working class union man, he often apologized for receiving people in the plush cardinal's residence. In some ways, I suspect he viewed the residence as a kind of prison. Yet he often spoke of visiting the crypt where the cardinals were buried. Perhaps those visits helped to restore a sense of perspective by rooting him in a deeper reality.

This commentary was written by Joan Frawley Desmond, a veteran journalist and member of the Catholic San Francisco Advisory Board. She and her family are parishioners of Church of the Nativity, Menlo Park. '

Each spring we have a chance to imitate nature by starting fresh , putting past challenges behind us and looking forward to all the future holds. For many members of our community, however, this opportunity is overshadowed b y overwhelming obstacles such as homelessness, grief , illness , loneliness and poverty.

As a member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, I have been impressed by the organization 's response to the changing needs of our neighbors, friends and loved ones in the Archdiocese. The services offered by CCASF promote self-sufficiency and assist people in reclaiming lives of dignity and hope.

On Sunday, May 21 , we all have a unique opportunity to impact directly the lives of thousands of children , families and individuals in our community. The Catholic Charities Sunday collection is the one time each year when parishes can dedicate a second collection in support of the 37 critical programs offered by the organization in San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin Counties.

I hope readers will join me in celebrating God's spirit of renewal this springtime by making a gift to Catholic Charities. Working together we can bring hope for the future to those most in need.

Msgr. Ignatius Wang San Francisco

at the United Nations to oppose international programs to provide family planning education and services. Such programs are particularly relevant in develop ing countries where many governments are try ing to raise the standard of living for their populations and protect the env ironment by encourag ing them to plan and space their children Carl Pope Executive Director Sierra Club

Confession 's blessings

It seems to me there are numerous blessings to be received when we go to confession on a regular basis. The first blessing is to know that when we receive the Hol y Eucharist, we are in the state of sanctifying grace.

We receive the blessing of the graces of the sacrament which becomes a source of strength in our practice of the faith .

We are blessed by having the words of wisdom given to us by the priest for our situation in life. We need this personal treatment to get to know ourselves well and not allow our imagination or ignorance guide us in our lives.

We are blessed by learning whether our sins are venial or mortal.

Doubt about the nature of our sins is completely wiped away.

We receive the blessing of the forgiveness of our sins. Thus we know we are in the state of grace and we know that on our last day we will win our crown of life, our entering into the eternal beatitude of heaven itself.

We receive the blessing of knowing that our prayers are very powerfu l in the sight of God. This is because as it says in the letter of James that "the prayers of a whole man — or woman — are powerful in the sight of God." A person becomes holy when his sins are forgiven in confession. Our prayers should make us extraordinarily happy knowing that they are heard and used to work toward the salvati on of many souls.

Finally,only those who frequent confession receive these blessings. It is never easy to go to confession but it is far worse to stay away and not avail ourselves of such extraordinary blessings.

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I wholeheartly agree with Frances O'Neill of Daly City in regard to this business of shaking hands at Mass. I don't know who started this but I think it's time to end it. I have had people in front of me sneezing in their hands, coughing in their hands, picking their nose, cleaning their children 's faces, scratching themselves. It really turns me off. You say we don 't have to shake hands at that time? Come on, give me a break.

Father Jerry O'Donnell who used to be at Our Lady of Loretto Church in Novate, and is now back home in Ireland, had the right idea. Instead of shaking hands he had us say the Hail Mary. This is to me more appropriate than passing a lot of germs around.

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While we value the efforts of the Catholic Church in raising global consciousness for environmental protection, the Sierra Club remains extremel y concerned about the way in which the Holy See uses its influence

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Homelessness scandal

The rampant homelessness of our brothers and sisters in San Francisco is a scandal for our city and for our faith.

What if we used the land on one of our closed churches, joined together with people of all faiths and created a homeless shelter for the 4,000-plus people counted on the streets two weeks ago?

Yes, we would need security. That would create jobs. Yes, we need referral to services. Yes, more homeless would come.

And San Francisco and the Archdiocese would be a beacon of light to the other cities in the country.

We are not liv ing out the Gospel when we sleep wann and snug in our beds while our brothers and sisters lie in the gardens and doorways of the city.

Karen Aranas San Francisco Ed note: St. Joseph 's Village, a shelter for the homeless of San Francisco and a program of Catholic Charities, was established at the request of Archbishop William J. Levada, April 1997. St. Josep h's Village is the former site of St. Joseph Parish, closed under the Pastoral Planning Commission in 1994.

The shelter provides housing, child care, job training, case management, mental health support and other services. See Catholic San Francisco, Feb. 26 , 1999.

O RDINARY T IME

Requiescat in pace In his book Modern Times, Paul Johnson remarked that out in the grand stage of "the Big Apple" during the 16 years the 20th century was by far the bloodiest 100 years in the his- of his ministry as archbishop there. It was truly a Gospel wittory of humankind. It occurred to me that as we spoke about ness, and we will all miss the lively, genuine, kind, faithful the need for repentance and pardon for the sins of Christians witness to Jesus Christ he was able' to give so well, and with through the ages, we ought not to neglect the sins of violence, so much energy and grace up till his 80th year. war and persecution of our own times.

I first met John O'Connor the day he was ordained a bishOtherwise we run the risk of buying into the fallacy to op by the recently-elected Pope John Paul II in May of 1979. which our American culture is particularly susceptible: I was living in Rome at the time, and my mother happened human progress and technological advance have now made to be visiting. We went to the ordination , and the reception this world such a much better place ,^_ given by Cardinal Cooke, then arch^^ that we can dispense with the hard bishop of New York, that evening at tasks of morality, virtue, forgivethe Grand Hotel. ness of sin, and amendment of life.

When Cooke spied me with my Hi mother in tow, he saw help for an We begin to think we really are difO i" ferent from the folks who lived in £ embarrassing predicament. In cleriW z cal Rome, the percentage of women the dark past - - our forebears ! We y are the enli ghtened folks whose o at the reception was small , and Mrs. K "perfect " world shows that we SI Phyllis Wagner, wife of New York's u can 't be all that bad. former mayor, who had arranged the z This is a preface to observaQ reception for Cardinal Cooke, felt 5 increasingly tions on the May 7 Jubilee Year out of her element. My S event in Rome's ancient en mother was introduced, with her son 2 Colosseum commemorating the B in tow. She immediately commented o "new martyrs." Reflecting on the on Mrs. Wagner's beautiful dress, on >• ta O the flower arrangements (which martyred saints of the first three 5 X Phyllis had overseen), etc. Cooke centuries of persecutions marking a. in Christian history - - martyrs V. was beaming. He took us in tow with y great gusto to meet his new auxiliary whose feasts we celebrate and for the Military Ordinariate, Bishop whose names we bear - - Pope New York Cardinal John J. O'Connor John O'Connor.

John Paul wrote in his remarkably reaches out to a starving child during a Bishop O'Connor became a creative 1994 apostolic letter 1985 visit to a refugee camp in Mekele, national Church figure as one of the Tertio Millennio Adveniente (On Ethiopia. The cardinal died May 3 after a five-member committee of the Preparing for the Jubilee of the battle with brain cancer at the age of 80 National Conference of Catholic Year 2000): "At the end of the second millennium the Church has once again become a Church Bishops who guided the drafting of the 1983 pastoral letter of martyrs. The persecutions of believers - - priests, religious "The Challenge of Peace." As the committee member who and laity - - has caused a great sowing of martyrdom in dif- had to raise hard questions related to military strategy, he ferent parts of the world. The witness to Christ borne even to became well known both to his brother bishops and to the the shedding of blood has become a common inheritance of Hol y See for his intelli gence and patience in helping us Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans and Protestants, as Pope draft a well-balanced document which could be called both Paul VI pointed out in his Homily for Canonization of the prophetic and timel y as it addressed Catholic teaching about war and peace from the perspective of Scripture and Ugandan Martyrs. This witness must not be forgotten."

This touching commemoration will provide us all with the Tradition in the context of cold war realities and policies.

It was not until I saw the new archbishop of New York opportunity for meditation and reflection as the Jubilee Year unfolds. As I prepare for next week 's 15-nation meeting of at his installation in St. Patrick's Cathedral in 1984 that I bishops representing the Ang lican Communion and the understood how perfect a match he was for the bull y pulRoman Catholic Church in Toronto, I could not help be taken p it of the Bi g App le. Of course his relationshi p with the by the Pope's comment about the commemoration of the media would have its rock y places, but looking back "new martyrs": "The gesture cannot fail to have an encu- there is no doubt in my mind that he was the ideal man menical character and expression . Perhaps the most convinc- for the job.

He was ideal especially because he did not lose his soul, ing form of ecumenism is the ecumenism of the saints and of the martyrs. The communio sanctorum speaks louder than the the limelight notwithstanding. Both kind and smart to a fault, he showed his human and priestly qualities to the many things which divide us." " The focus on "martyr" - - the word means "witness - - whose lives he touched in his ministry as archbishop, both in also calls our attention to the witness of Christian living and the archdiocese and across the world.

And he was an indefatigable (ni ght-owl, we are told) cordying, given when that is not a martyr 's death . One such witness has passed from the scene this past week: Cardinal John respondent. Perhaps my last exchange of letters with him can O'Connor, Archbishop of New York. His witness was played serve as epitaph and prayer: UJ

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Archbishop William J. Levada

Dear Cardinal John , As we celebrate today the Solemnity of St. Patrick, copatron of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, my thoughts turned to that great St. Patrick 's Cathedral on 5th Avenue , which you have used to such great effect as pastor, teacher and evangelist over these years. And to you , of course, as brother bishop and distinguished leader and mentor for so many of us throughout the land.

1 want you to know of my prayers during your time of illness, and that I will offer Mass for you tomorrow — today s was already taken pro populo . When I was in Rome for some meetings last month everyone I met was asking for you , or telling me the latest news they had heard about you. I am sure you know how many peop le around the world are asking our Lord to comfort and heal you.

It is hard to imagine a more difficult cross for a man of your energy than to undergo a debilitating illness , but then the crosses the Lord sends us always seem to have that personal touch. I have no doubt that the grace that accompanies your cross will also be as personal as it is superabundant in showing the love of our good God for you.

I hope this expression of solidarity in priesthood and episcopate will bring you some small measure of good cheer.

Happy St. Patrick 's Day. God btess you and keep you.

Fraternally in our Lord,

kaL_ *Most'fRev. William J. Levada

Dear Bill, Thanks for your wann message on 17 March 2000. It means more than you know.

These days are filled with great spiritual potential and I seek to live them out to the fullest , serene in the knowled ge that His love and mercy are limitless. Pray that I carry this cross to His glory.

You are a good friend. With wannest personal regards, and Fraternally in Christ, Arcybishop of New York Cardinal O'Connor introduced the cause for canonization as a saint on behalf of his predecessor, Cardinal Cooke. I have never thoug ht of John O'Connor as a saint nor martyr. But what a great w itness to Christ he has been. May our prayers accompany him to meet his Lord. Requiescat in pace.

Catholic On Purp ose Mother's Day: 'I could not have lived more, only longer'

By Kamille Maher iVj Lother 's Day used to be a time of sadness for me — a time when I felt as though a huge void took up the space where my insides were supposed to be while my

friends kept busy with their mothers .

I had lost mine when I was nine. She had died at the age of 34 after a 12-year battle with cancer that attacked her nerve endings. In a sense her death marked an end of my childhood, and the beginning of a troubled inner life.

To survive on the edge of what felt like a black abyss .

I clung to the day-in and day-out experiences my mother had shared with me.

She had purposefully raised her four children and enjoyed her husband while she remained with us.

Even now, I hear her singing with my dad a funny folk tune: "Work yer fingers to the bone, whaddyou git? Bony fingers , bony fingers." They laughed, and 1 felt secure in that laughter.

That moment took place during the last year of my mother 's life. One wouldn 't have been able to tell it from this happy memory, but this woman was dying. That same day, she had screeched in pain when my dad kissed her. A red bandana covered a large patch of skin on her head where her hair had fallen out from cancer treatments.

Still, my mom also took bell y dancing classes around this time. One afternoon she playfully showed me the small, brass cymbals she strapped to her fingers while she danced.

She sewed vibrantly colored mumus with matching scarves. The flowing cloth looked exotic against her tanned skin. Most people did not realize these loose garments were the only ones that did not cause her excruciating pain. Or that she was tan because a ph ysician suggested she spend time under a sun lamp.

One afternoon my mother taught me to make a hamburger hotdish "so that you will never be hungry, Kammie, honey." Boil macaroni, drain. Brown ground beef. Add onion salt, one can of tomato paste , one can of tomato sauce and a little water. Mix in cooked macaroni.

Not that she always stayed "up and about." One afternoon I returned home from the third grade to find her l ying in her darkened bedroom.

"Kammie, honey, could you bring me some water?"

As I walked the short distance to our yellow refrigerCATHOLIC ON PURPOSE page 17

Vatican Letter*

Process for selecting bishops is long and painstaking

By John Norton VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope John Paul II will consider a record number of U.S. bishops ' appointments in 2000, as nearly 20 bishops exceed the retirement age of 75.

Though he often opts to keep bishops on well past their retirement age, an appointment is expected soon in the Archdiocese of New York, where Cardinal John J. O'Connor had turned 80 before his death last week.

In addition , four U.S. dioceses were without a bishop as of March 17.

In the complicated and secretive process of searching for replacement bishops , the ultimate decision rests with Pope John Paul. But given the sheer number of appointments to make — this pope has averaged about 150 bishop nomination s a year over his 21-year pontificate — he relies heavil y on the information-gathering and recommendations of Vatican official s.

The selection of bishops follows four major stages , in which the nuncio — the Pope 's diplomatic representative in each country — play s a crucial role.

The nuncio is in charge of coordinating the search , carrying out a detailed investi gation of the candidates and passing along to Rome a narrowed-down list of three names, called a "terna. " At the beginning of the information-gathering stage, the nuncio investi gates the needs of the diocese — based on a report prepared by the former bishop or by a diocesan administrator — and collects names of possible candidates from the bishops ' conference and area bishops.

According to canon law, episcopal candidates must be at least 35 years old and ordained a priest for at least five years.

List of possible candidates in hand, the nuncio sends out detailed and confidential questionnaire s to people "in a position to know the person 's personal and moral life, and whether he 's a man suited to governing," said Philip Goyret , an ecclesiology professor specializing in bishops ' appointments at Rome 's Univers ity of the Holy Cross.

In addition to basic biographical and education information, the questions seek to establish the candidate's moral conduct , doctrinal soundness , intellectual and cultural development and ability to lead .

The candidates are not officiall y informed they are being investigated, but with their closest associates answer-

ing questionnaires , they "in fact often realize what is happening, " Goyret said.

Investigation completed , the nuncio sends off to Rome a list of his top three picks, ranked in order of preference , accompanied by thick dossiers he has compiled on each candidate.

Stage two: Except in cases concerning dioceses in missionary territories — mostly in Africa and Asia — the nuncio 's report goes to the Vatican 's Congregation for Bishops , which is responsible for preparing bishops ' nominations for about half of the world's 3,200 dioceses.

The procedure for nominations in the world's nearl y 1 ,000 missionary dioceses is very similar , but is handled by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

The selection of bishops in Eastern-rite dioceses differs significantl y from the Latin rite and usuall y follows the ancient tradition of electing bishops in synods. That process is overseen by the Congregation for Eastern Churches.

At the Congregation for Bishops , an official is assigned to check the nuncio 's dossiers for completeness and , if necessary, to seek clarifications.

The official also sends the names on the "tern a" to the Secretariat of State and the doctrinal and clergy congregations to see if there is any information — like negative

Bishops have increased in number by almost 20 percent in 20 years as the number of priests worldwide fell slightly.

reports — on the candidates in their files. If the candidate is a reli g ious, the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of A postolic Life is also consulted.

The comp lete report is then bound in book form and sent to the Pope and to the cardinal- and bishop-members of the Congregation for Bishops , and a date is set for a hearing at the congregation 's twice-monthl y meeting.

Stage three: Of the congregation 's nearl y 40 members, generall y only about half — those in and near Rome — attend the ordinary assemblies.

After the prelates discuss the appointment , they /ote.

The results are recorded and added to the ever-growing file.

Stage four: During a weekly Saturday morning appointment with the Pope , the prefect of the bishops ' congregation presents a summary of the findings , along with his own personal recommendation.

In the vast majority of cases, said Goyret, the Pope accepts the candidate recommended by his advisers. But sometimes none of the candidates is found satisfactory. The "tenia" is sent back to the nuncio and the process starts anew.

When choosing bishops , a responsibility he takes very seriously, the Pope looks especiall y for candidates "with guts and pluck ," said Goyret.

"Evangelization and mission are very close to the Pope 's heart," he said. "He looks for people who will give a thrust to preaching and promoting vocations. " Jud ging by statistics provided by the Vatican, the Pope also looks for older men. The average age of the world's active and retired bishops has increased dramaticall y under Pope John Paul , from about 59 in 1978 to nearly 67 in 1999.

Among their peers worldwide , bishops in North o America are the oldest , averaging nearl y 69.

E m While it generall y takes six to 15 months from the time a > zo the nuncio 's report arrives at the Vatican to the Pope 's final E decision , larger dioceses tend to take longer, said an B z < informed Vatican official.

"A larger see like New York is more involved in the u X sense that there are more factors to consider," the official n, 2 said. Special considerations may also affect the timing of 5 w an appointment , he added.

S Despite mounting expectation over the naming of a replacement for Cardinal O'Connor — fueled by the cardinal 's own statements — in the Vatican there was no sense of urgency.

The Pope "likes to take time with these decisions ," the Vatican official explained.

The Catholic Diff erence

How not to reform the process i. or some years now, spurred in part by fonner San Francisco Archbishop John Quinn 's 1996 lecture at Oxford University on the reform of the papacy (a lecture the archbishop has recently expanded into a book),, there has been a low but insistent drumbeat of support for an alteration in the way bishops are nominated in the Catholic Church.

The changes envisioned typically include greater involvement by the local Church and the national bishops ' conference in the nomination process, a diminished role for the papal nuncio or apostolic delegate, an even more diminished role for the Hol y See 's Congregation for Bishops, and broadened consultation on nominees.

The general drift of these proposals is toward a more locally-oriented , less Roman-guided, process.

The last point on the refonn agenda — wider consultation — seems to me a sound one. In my experience, consultations on appointments to the episcopate today take place within too narrow a band of expertise. Which is to say they take place primarily, and in some instances exclusively, among the clergy. Priests, to be sure, ought to have significant input into the process of selecting bishops, since the nominees come from their ranks and peer judgment is an important, if not decisive, measure of a man 's capabilities.

But consultations among the clergy also have their limitations. In one recent instance with which I'm familiar, the attributes the local clergy were seeking in their next bishop did not seem to include a recognition of the public dimension of the bishop 's office. The priests, in this case, were concerned about shop, whereas the

appointment in question touched on much , much broader issues and concerns. I conclude from this th at discre te and prudent consultation among the clergy should be comp lemented by equall y discrete and prudent consultation with knowledgeable lay men and women who have demonstrated an understanding of the requirements of the bishop 's office today.

As for the rest of the reform agenda , I am less sanguine. One reason wh y is the distasteful public spectacle that roiled the Catholic Church in Great Britain in the many months between the death of Cardinal Basil Hume of Westminster and the recent appointment of Archbishop Cormac Murphy-O'Connor as his successor.

Thanks to a London friend who feeds me a monthly supply of clipp ings from the British press, I followed these goings-on in detail . They were not, I think it can be fairly said , very ecclesial in character. Campaigns were mounted for this or that candidate , overtly and without embarrassment. Potential nominees were scru tinized in crude ideological tenns with little reference to pastoral or intellectual accomplishments or personal holiness. The Times of London went so far as to instruct the Holy See editorially as to what kind of new archbishop of Westminster was required.

The loopiest rumors from Rome — many of which made me laugh aloud, as I had direct personal knowledge of their fatuousness — were treated in serious journals and newspapers as established fact. It certainly didn 't come across as a process of ecclesial discernment. It seemed far more like an electoral rumble for a local political post.

I admit .this may o reflect one of the hard 5 as 5, facts of the moment , which is that religion reporting in the U.K., in the quality papers as well as the tabloids, is abysmal. But something else was going on, and that something else was a further example of the politicization of Catholic life.-In some Catholic quarters, the knack for behaving like a Church rather than a precinct club seems to have been lost. And while I have fond memories of precinct clubs from my Baltimore youth, I don 't imagine them to be the venues in which the successors of the apostles are best gestated .

The first episcopal appointment, so to speak, took place by rolling the dice (see Acts 1:26). Since then , various methods for discerning vocations to the episcopate have been hied, with varying degrees of success. The present method, which stresses the role of the local papal representative , could be improved by a wider process of consultation. But the way in which the engaged parties conducted themselves during the Westminster succession is an object lesson in how not to reform the process.

George Weigel

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George Weigel is a senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D .C.

SCRIPTURE & LITU RGY 'Hearing ourselves invited into the heart of God's love' Something wonderful has happened to us: "See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called children of God. Yet so we are," so insists our first reading for this Sund ay. However, the wonder can loose its luster because some do not value the gift and may so encourage us to undervalue it. "The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him." We wait for the blazing revelat ion of our transfonned status on the final day: "Beloved , we are God's children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as he is." Sunday celebration with our parish community, however, enables us to appreciate this gift even now.

Our Sunday assembly is the result of the most free act of love ever made on this planet. Quite literally we have been loved into our Lord's Day gathering. Says the Good Shepherd who produced us out of love for His Father and us, "This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have power to lay it down, and power to take it up again. This command I have received from my Father."

What happens to us because of this Father-commanded lay ing down life and taking it up again? We experience Jesus and His love getting to us where we live and our loving response to him , just as He and the Father interact , "I am the good shepherd, and I know (biblical word for "experience") mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father." The result of this experience of love through the Word makes us the "one flock" of the "one shepherd," invested with this death-defeating love.

What a treat it is to read the fourth Gospel and see the Good Shepherd inviting individuals into a new relationship with Him. To Mary Magdalene, who thought He was the "gardener," Jesus had only to say her name, "Mary", and cause the response from deep within her, "Rabboni" (my teacher).

To the doubting Thomas, He had onl y to proclaim , "Put

Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4:h\-n, Psalm 118; / John 3:1 -2; John 10:11-18

Father David M. Pettingill your finger here, and see my hands...." to elicit the most profound confession of faith , "My Lord and my God." To the beloved disciple the miraculous catch of fish speaks of the presence of the risen Lord's word and makes him exclaim, "It is the Lord!" To Peter who had denied Him , the risen One nourishes out of him a tri ple protestation of love, "You know that I love you." Over and over again we have verified the Good Shepherd's words: "The sheep hear His voice, and He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out." This experience becomes our own as we hear the Word in Sunday assembly.

Hearing this voice, this Word, changes the hearers. They become vocal; they speak up for the Gospel; they begin to lay down their lives for the "one flock." Our first reading presents Peter's witness to the religious leaders who had arrested John and him because the lame man was cured, as they claimed, by no less than the risen Jesus. Note that although "the world does not know us ," he speaks a coura-

geous proclamation of the word focusing on the power of the name given to Jesus: "If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was saved, then all of you and all the people of Israel should know that it was in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene whom you crucified , whom God raised from the dead; in His name this man stands before you healed."

The speaker then goes on to cite Psalm 118 (our responsorial psalm) and applies it to his hearers: "He (Jesus) is 'the stone rejected by you, the builders , which has become the cornerstone.'" He then reaches his climactic comment: "There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to. the human race by which we are to be saved."

Hearing the voice of the Good Shepherd , who laid down His life for us and took it up again , hearing ourselves called by name, hearing ourselves invited into the heart of God's all-embracing love, we begin to value our intimacy with God because we experience it with His people, we begin to proclaim our new relationshi ps that the risen Lord grants.

We begin to appreciate what some undervalue or ignore, but what we cherish and embrace.

RENEW 2000 questions: How does the Shepherd 's voice reach us?

How can His empowering love change us into vocal witnesses?

Father David Petting ill directs the archdiocesan Office of Parish Life.

Easter Proclamation: rejoice with heavenly power The celebration of Easter is always the most magnificent celebration of the Church year, and it is for this reason the Church considers every Sunday a "little Easter."

However, within the context of a Jubilee Year this great feast carries with it significant meaning. There is so much to be thankful for, so much to be jubilant about , so much praise to render to God , the g iver of all life - human and divine. There is nowhere as powerful a realization of this than in the new life of Jesus the risen Lord.

"Rejoice Heavenly Powers, sing choirs of angels " are the words of the great Easter Proclamation which are canted or sung at the height of the service of Light - the Light of Christ breaking through the darkness. On a practical level, this is the reason the Church asks that the Easter Vigil be celebrated after nightfall. It is a little difficult for us to encounter the Light of Christ piercing the darkness when the darkness of the night has not yet witnessed the setting of the sun.

This Easter will last in my memory for a long time, and for many reasons. First of all , this is the first Easter in many, many years that I have not celebrated with my family and friends on the East Coast. Secondly, and most importantl y, I was able to celebrate the great festival of the Triduum in the midst of my new friends and community at St. Patrick Seminary and in the Parish of St. Mary in Los Gatos where I assist on the weekends. As a concelebrant at the Vigil I was invited to sing the Easter Proclamation. This procl amation comes at the hei g ht of the service of light.

At St. Mary we joined with our brothers and sisters th roughout the world and approached the Easter fire , which was lit, crackling and licking the air. As we gathered we were remembering that in the night , while no one was watching, Jesus was raised from the dead and we are now drawn to His brilliance.We j ust had to see the fire , not as pyromaniacs but

Lobby day ÂŚ Continued from page 6 Other church groups "have much more impact in proportion to their numbers ," Turnus declared , because Catholics "don ' t general ly get involved" in politics.

Father James L. McKearney as simple, natural creatures drawn to the mystery of fire and the awesome power of God in this world. We had gathered there in the midst of this ancient rite to "honor the memory of His death and resurrection, by hearing His word and celebrating His mysteries..." in order that one day we might be brought "to the feast of eternal light." (See Sacramentary.)

In the presence of the devouring, consuming, mysterious power of the eternal fire of God , symbolized by the fire and articulated in the introduction and prayer, the candle of Christ was blessed and lit from the fire. Preceded by this beautiful Easter candle symbolizing Jesus Christ the Light in our darkness, the now "pillar of fire," we sang "Thanks be to God" in response to "Christ our Light!" Carrying our lit tapers we were actively remembering that we were given new life in Jesus at our baptism.

Efforts such as the Lobby Day could turn that around, he suggested.

Catholic lobbyists ' impact was felt more than last year, according to Tara Carr of the Archdiocese's Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns. More legislators themselves met with the participants, she said, noting that last year legislators were more likely to send staff members in their places.

Once inside the church I realized that most of the assembly had gathered together outside around the fire â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a testament to great pastoral leadership. When the ministers reached the sanctuary I was privileged to go to the ambo and proclaim the mystery of God's faithful love in the midst of countless candlelit faces , niose faces included those of the "elect " and candidates for full communion with the Catholic Church. There they found themselves within the warmth and g low of God's loving call . "This is the Ni ght ", sung over and over again in the proclamation in some of the most dramatic tones found in chant , is sung to hi ghlight the significance of what we were there to do. The antici pation caused a silent hum within the assembly as we began to celebrate the great mysteries of salvation . The experience intensified as the silent hum of anticipation gave way to profound theology sung to simple chant tones. An ancient musical form once again as if the first time, gave wings to ancient truths.

We heard, "You saved the people of Israel from their slavery and led them dry shod through the sea.. ..Father, how wonderful your care for us. How bou ndless your merciful love. To ransom a slave you gave away your son." (Sacramentary) Oh, this "happy fault " and "necessary sin of Adam" of which we sing has gained for us "so great a Redeemer!"

May this proclamation on this most solemn of occasions nourish us through all of our celebrations in this Easter season in the Jubilee Year, on all of our Sunday "little Easters," and into the eternal day.

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

Carr also said a diverse group of Catholics participated.

Higher numbers of young adults, as well as residents of the South Bay and San Francisco's East of Twin Peaks took part.

Said St. Rita parishioner Turnus: "Participating in the government process by meeting with our legislators is extremely important , and I would urge others to do it as well.

Let their representatives know what their interests are."

School of Pastoral Leadership For registration materials and additional information, call Joni Gallagher at (415) 2429087. Pre-reglstration is necessary for many of these programs.

May 13: "2nd Annual Spirituality of Aging Retreat' with Sister M. Timothy Prokes, author of Toward a Theology oi the Body, speaking on "Aging: The Challenge of Bringing Life to Fullness," 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF with Mass at 12:10 p.m. $20 fee includes lunch and program materials.

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

Presentation Sister Rosina Conrotto, Program Director.

May 16, 23, 30: "Be Still and Know That I Am God," a similar Tuesdays program with Sister Rosina that will expand your understanding of "how God speaks to us."

May 13: "Experiencing God in the Seasons of Our Life ," a Scripture and photography oriented day looking at the seasons as icons of God's presence and that can awaken a deeper understanding of the seasons of life, Carol Fowler, facilitator.

May 13: "Unbreakable Bonds: Mothers and Daughters in the 21st Century," a relaxing day allowing moms and their daughters , 16years of age or older, to have some time ' together and let the Christian tradition strengthen their bond. Carol Kaplan, facilitator.

May 21, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10: "Living the Beatitudes in the 21st Century," afternoon sessions, with popular facilitators, exploring the call to holiness and learning to respond with love, compassion , peace and justice to daily encounters. Attend one, some or all. Facilitators: May 21, Father Thomas Madden; June 11, Capuchin Father Gerald Barron, facilitator.

June 16-18: "Eucharist and Healing", a silent retreat with Fattier Richard Bain

MERCY CENTER

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

May 15: "The Quest for Meaning: Finding Ourselves in the Second Half of Life," a dialogue oriented series providing an opportunity for people in the 2nd half of life to explore and clarify values, identity beliefs, seek self-affirmation with Ann Berens and Sandi Peters.

May 21-30: 10-day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat , with Mercy Sisters Suzanne Toolan and Marguerite Buchanan, is best suited for those with some centering prayer experience, and offers an opportunity in an atmosphere of silence, solitude and community, to enter more profound levels of the practice.

June 1-4: Illumine spirit and nourish soul with "A Contemplative Prayer Retreat" with Sister Ishpriya, a Catholic nun from India, well-known teacher of Eastern spirituality.

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 June 3.

SANTA SABINA CENTER 25 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. For fees, times and other offerings, call (415) 457-7727.

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 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.

May 31: "Extending Jubilee Justice to Immigrants", a Marianist Center Retreat featuring Mercy Sister Marilyn Lacey, who has two decades experience ministering to refugees. A part of the center's yearlong series of programs focusing on social justice. 7-9 p.m. Pre-registration required. $15. Call (408) 253-6279.

June 17: "Healing: Pathway to Wellness", 8 a.m.

- 4 p.m., at Presentation High School, San Jose, offering 36 workshops on areas including forgiveness, chronic pain management , Yoga, women's nutrition, and healing one's life. Call (408) 245-8663 for fees and other details. Sponsored by Catholic Women's Network of Santa Clara County.

Young Adults You may contact the Young Adult Ministry office of the Archdiocese by phone at (415) 565-3629; 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.

May 13: Jubilee Pilgrimage for Young Adults sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Vocations, St. Patrick's Seminary, 320 Mfddlefield Rd., Menlo Park with a seminary tour, prayer and reflection and a Mass for vocations. Bring a picnic lunch.

Beverages provided. Call (415) 565-3618.

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 fisted for more information. St Dominic, SF, (415) 567-7824; St. Gabriel, SF, (415) 731-0650; St. Vincent de Paul, SF, (415) 922-1010; Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, (650) 343-5809; St. Andrew, Daly City, (650) 756-3223.

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

Oct. 28: "Extraordinary Jubilee Year Mass and Catholic Community Celebration " at San Francisco's PacBell Park with Archbishop William J. Levada presiding. Will include prelude "Call to Worship" featuring more than 450 singers and 200 multi-cultural dancers fro m throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco . For information, call Kathleen Buckley at (415) 565-3672.

Divorce Recovery Course, offering a chance to understand the emotional journey begun with the loss of a marriage, meets Thurs. May 14-June 25 at St. Dominic Church, SF. $40 fee includes materials.

Sponsored by Separated and Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of SF. 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.

Rose Academy. Call Diane Daube Sperisen at (650) 366-9767.

St. Finn Barr Elementary School, SF is developing an alumni newsletter and association. Former students and their families as well as former parishioners are asked to call Denise McEvoy at (415) 469-9223.

SF's St. Cecilia Elementary School class of 1950 celebrates its 50th year on April 15th at the Irish Cultural Center. Class members should call Doris Grimley at (415) 664-2247.

"Milestone Class Reunions" for Notre Dame High School, Belmont, classes 1939 through 1994, are being planned now. For information, call Donna Westwood , '64, alumnae relations director, at (650) ext.

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Attention Alumni and former students of Good Shepherd Elementary School , Pacifica. The school is developing an alumni newsletter. Please leave your name and address with the development office at (650) 738-4593 or fax to (650) 359-4558.

Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame: Attention alumni/former students, parents, and grandparents. OLA is developing an alumni newsletter. Please leave your name, address and phone number with the development office at (650) 343-9200 or fax to (650) 343-5620, attn: Susan Baker.

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May 13: Mass commemorating Fatima experience at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Vincent School for Boys, 1 St. Vincent Drive, San Rafael. Father Tom Daly presiding. Sponsored by Missionaries of Mary, Mother of the Church. 10 a.m.

Call (415) 456-7820.

May 28: Mass for people living with AIDS at St. Boniface Church, 133 Golden Gate Ave., SF at 5:30 p.m. Call (415) 863-7515.

Weekdays: Radio Rosary, 7 p.m., 1400 AM KVTO, includes prayer, meditation, news, homilies.

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2nd Sun.: Pray for priests, 3:30 p.m. at Star of the Sea Parish, 4420 Geary Blvd. at 8th Ave., SF. Call (415) 751-0450.

Thursday morning Lectionary-based Bible studies with Father Jose Corral at St. Anthony Church, 3500 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park . 9 - 10:30 a.m.

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May 16: Songwriter and former St. Louis Jesuit , Dan Schutte, talks about his work as a sacred song writer at Our Lady of Angels Church , 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame, 7-8:30 p.m. All are welcome. The composer of Here I Am , Lord, Sing a New Song and You Are Near, is now a resident of the archdiocese.

May 22: Meeting of Inner Sunset/Haight Ashbury District Advisory Council on senior issues , 2:30 4:30 p.m. at Park Police Station Community Room, 1899 Waller at Kezar. Call (415) 682-2812.

Save a Life! Donate Blood Now! Blood Centers of the Pacific has announced a critical blood shortage in the Bay Area. To schedule an appointment at a location near you, call (888) 393-GIVE (4483).

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Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park , 24 hours everyday, (650) 322-3013.

St. Sebastian Church, corner of Bon Air Rd. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae, M - F 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Adoration Chapel, (415) 4610704. St. Agnes Church, 1025 Masonic (near Page) SF, Fri., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., (415) 487-8560.

Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame, M- F afte r 8 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m.

St. Isabella Church, One Trinity Way, San Rafael, Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., 1st Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sat. St. Bruno Church, 555 W. San Bruno Ave., San Bruno, 24 hours everyday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. St. Francis of Assisi Shrine, 610 Vallejo St. at Columbus, SF, Fri. following 12:15 p.m.

Mass until 4:15 p.m. 2nd Sat . at St. Matthew Church, One Notre Dame Way, San Mateo with Nocturnal Adoration Society of San Mateo County.

Call Lynn King at (650) 349-0498 or Jim McGill at (650) 574-3918 for times. Corpus Chnsti Monastery, 215 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park , daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (650) 3221801 .St. Bartholomew Church , 300 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 1st Fri. from alter 8 a.m.

Mass until just before next day's 8 a.m. Mass.; St. Dominic Church, Bush and Steiner St., 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. each Mon. and Wed . (415) 5677824. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3 Oakdale Ave., Mill Valley, Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. St. John of God Churc h, 1290 5th Ave. at Irving, SF. Mondays after 12:10 p.m. Mass, (415) 566-5610; St. Kevin Church, 704 Cortland Ave., SF, 1st Fri. following 9 a.m. Mass until 5:15 p.m.

Benediction. Call (415) 648-5751. St. Finn Barr Church, 415 Edna St., SF, M-F 8:45 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. until 9 p.m.; 1st Fri. until 7:30 p.m. Mass.

Call (415) 333-3627; St. Hilary Church, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon, M - F 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call (415) 435-1122; St. Mary 's Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF, 1st Fri. after 8 a.m. Mass until Sat. at 8 p.m.

Family Life/Respect life May 26-28: Beginning Experience, a weekend designed to help widowed, divorced, separated persons make a new beginning in life with renewed hope at Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. Call Lanier Reeves at (650) 375-8332.

Catholic Charities San Mateo Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) internships available.

Fuli case loads, supervision and training with a wide diversity of clients, ages and issues.

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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. Separated or near divorced couples are encouraged to attend. Call Lolette or Tony Campos at (415) 893-1005.

May 13: "Circle of Angels", annual Gala Dinner Dance Auction benefiting Our Lady of Angels Parish and School, at Burlingame's Hyatl Regency Hotel with Capuchin Father Michael Mahoney as guest of honor. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, silent and live auctions , and dancing until midnight to the music of JD & Company. Black-tie optional. $90 per person. Call (650) 697-5745.

May 14: "Mothers' Day Champagne Brunch" benefiting Sisters of the Holy Family at the beautiful Best House and Gardens featuring a scrumptious food and dessert buffet. Three seatings at 10, 11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m. Call (510) 624-4582.

May 19, 20, 21: St. Kevin Parish Annual Festival featuring fun, food and games for all ages. Nightly dinners include Filipino cuisine on Fri., Latino cuisine on Sat., with a Bernal Heights Special on Sun. Energy is high, games are fun, and you're helping a good cause. Doors open 6 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 1 p.m. Sun. Cortland Ave. at Ellsworth, SF. Call (415) 648-5751.

May 20: Dominican Sister Jeanne Marie Bendik of St. Isabella Parish, San Rafael will be honored for her many years of service at a retirement party following the 5 p.m. Mass at St. Isabella. For more information, call (415) 491-4608.

May 20: Living legend Ray Charles performs at Oakland's Paramount Theatre for the benefit of Mercy Charities Housing, sponsors of more than 20 affordable housing communities in the Archdiocese and 50 in the state. 8 p.m.Tickets $40/$55/$75. Call Mandy at (415) 553-6396. ' May 21: Rededication of Hanna Boys Center on the occasion of its 50th anniversary in the center 's Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, 11 a.m. with luncheon reception. 17000 Arnold Dr., Sonoma. Call (707) 933-2504.

May 27: Annual Bingo Luncheon Young Ladies Institute, District #1, at St. Cecilia School Auditorium , 17th and Vicente, SF. Doors open at 11 a.m. $8. Call (415) 586-9589. June 2: 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 Kevin Tripp. Members $5/non-members $8. Call (415) 461-0704. Reservations a must.

June 2, 3, 4: St. Pius Parish Festival featuring games , all kinds of food from burritos to teriyaki plus root beer floats , churros , snow cones and pretzels.

Special dinners every night. Something for everyone including a silent auction. Don't miss it. Fri. 6 10 p.m.; Sat. 12:30 - 10 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 - 9 p.m.

Call (650) 361-1411.

June 10,11: A Blessing of the Animals Sat. at 2 p.m. and free concerts , both days, at 4 p.m. at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi highlight the 46th annual North Beach Festival, the oldest urban street fair in the nation. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. both days in the Washington Square area of the neighborhood. Call (415) 989-2220.

June 9-11: Nativity Parish 20th Annual Carnival at parish school Laurel and Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. An old fashion fair with rides, kiddyland, games, prizes, clowns, music and more. Tasty steak and chicken BBQ and Sun. Brunch. Benefits parish and school. Fri. 5-11 p.m.; Sat. noon - 11 p.m.; Sun. noon - 7 p.m. Free parking. Call (650) 3237914 or www.nativityparish.org/school.

Reunions May 20: St. Vincent High School, SF, class of 1943, 11:30 a.m. Sinbad's Restaurant, Pier 2, on the Embarcadero, SF. Call Rina Cassanego at (650) 692-7540.

June 7, 11: Events to remember and a Mass are planned for alumnae of the class of '50 from St.

Performance May 12, 13: The beloved musical "Mame" at Archbishop Riordan High School, Lindland Theatre, 175 Phelan Ave., SF. Fri., Sat. 8 p.m; Sun. 2:30 p.m.

Features talent from Riordan and other area Catholic high schools. Call (415) 586-8200, ext . 244.

May 18, 19, 20: "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead!" featuring the talent of students from Marin Catholic High School, curtain at 7:30 p.m., at Marin Catholic Performing Arts Center. Tickets $5/$3. Call (415) 461-8844.

May 20, 21: 20th anniversary presentation of the Lake County Outdoor Passion Play, 4 p.m. both days at Beltramo Ranch, off Highway 29, 4 miles north of Lakeport. Bring your own chair. Call (7078) 279-0349.

May 21: Archdiocesan Festival of Parish Children's Choirs at St. Mary Cathedral, Gough and Geary Blvd., SF, with warm-up rehearsal at 2 p.m. and performance at 3:30 p.m. Call (415) 567-2020, ext. 213.

May 24: "2000 Spring Pops Concert" featuring student musicians from Marin Catholic High School at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Mill Valley, 7:30 p.m. Call (415) 461-8844.

May 26: Marin Youth Symphony chamber music concert , Anthony Adessa, director, at St. Mary Star oi the Sea Church, 180 Harrison Ave., Sausalito. $10. Call (415) 332-1765.

May 24, 25, 26, 27: The Quo Vadis Theatre Company, the Bay Area's only Catholic Community Theatre group, performs "Plunkett", the story of famed Irish Archbishop Oliver Plunkett, his trial and martyrdom. Tickets $12. Call (408) 252-3530.

Performances in Sunnyvale.

Sundays in May: Concerts at St. Mary Cathedral featuring various artists 3:30 p.m. Gough and Geary Blvd., SF. Call (4 15) 567-2020 ext. 213.

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

Volunteer Opportunities St. Vincent de Paul Society needs three volunteers to help at its San Rafael Assistance Desk.

Good communications skills and administrative experience with typing and Microsoft Windows desired. Call Steve at (415) 454-3303.

Be a guardian at St. Mary 's Cathedral, Gough and Geary Blvd., SF. Call the cathedral at (415) 567-2020.

Mission Dolores, SF, needs tour guides, greeters, and gift shop volunteers. Especially looking for adults to share the history of Mission Dolores and early SF during one-hour tours for school children and other groups. Training provided. Retirees welcome. Tues. through Sun. Call Brother Guire Cleary at (415) 621-8203. The Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns offe rs volunteer opportunities in social justice, respect life, advocacy and other areas. Call (415) 565-3673.

Help special needs children with The Learning Tree Center, a non-profit organization that will train , supervise and provide ongoing feedback to you in a unique home-based program. Learn how to share energy, enthusiasm and acceptance. Call Arlene (415) 457-2006.

Most Holy Redeemer AIDS Support Group is looking for volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to people living with AIDS. For information , call Harry Johnson at (415) 863-1581.

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

Mail your notice to: Datebook, Catholic San Francisco, 441 Church St., SJF. 94114, orf a xit to (415) 565-3633.

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"There 's no doubt that we didn 't do the sex education part well 20 years ago. We just didn 't," he continued. "I' m sure there are still areas we need to keep getting better at , but I like what we are doing now. The men seem to be at peace and relativel y comfortable with this whole issue of sexuality. Is it always easy being chaste? No. But people work at it. Just by the fact these issues can be talked about now makes the whole diing healthier."

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Additional Channel 5 TV segments under the title "The Faith of Power " are scheduled for May 17on the "11 O'Clock News "; May 18 on the 6 :30 p.m. News; and May 21 as part of the "Power Five Show " with Dana King at 6 p.m. The ministry hosts a Web site with schedules and additional information: www.parishmissions.com; or call (415) 663-1139.

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Marin-based Geoffrey Chaucer & Co. is pursuing its love for Chaucer 's "Canterbury TaJes" in its Bay Area four of "Saints & Sinners ," accompanied by world-renowned cellist Joan Jean renaud.

These vivacious tales by England' s first great bard , who began writing his "Canterbury Tales" as early as 1373, come to life on the intimate stage of San Francisco 's Geary St. Phoenix II Theatre.

Often in verse , the tales are told by "pilgrims" traveling from London to Canterbury and Becket 's shrine. Utilizing a modern translation of the medieval text by J. U. Nicolson, the pilgrim -narrators also interact with the characters of the tales as they recite them.

The stories ' content, both philosophical and entertaining, varies from learned to satirical and down-to-earth, from moral and religious to bawdy and crude, from courtly to folk.

After the talented Jeanrenaud opens the evening with the soft cello notes of composer-artistic director John Geist, we are heartil y greeted by perky host Becky Parker, who weaves herself in and out of the evening's tales. We are then led into the "Second Nun 's Tale" in which the nun, surrounded by her companion pilgrims rejoicing in food and drink, announces her tale of St. Cecilia, patron of music.

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Greg Bryan as Cook , and cellist Joan Jeanrenaud.

Exuberantl y performed by Neil Flint Worden as the crooked part of the action. Handsome medieval cosyeoman, the latter pretends to be an tumes by Anny J., formerly of the L.A. alchemist who can teach the gullible canon Paramount Studios, are astute.

Music by Bay Area Theatre Critics (played by Greg Bryan with a talent for facial expression) to make silver if he will pay a Circle 's award-winning John Geist, who considerable sum. In "The Manciple 's Tale," also directed the production , enriches this Worden interprets Phoebus who listens too uniquely original staging.

Upcoming Geoffrey & Co. events include: carefully to his tell-tale crow 's gossip about his wife 's infidelity and reacts rashly The on May 17, "Tale of Melibee" at St. Paul 's Manciple punishes his crow by stilling his Towers (retirement community), Oakland; song and speech and plucks off his feathers. and June 4 at the Montclair Presbyterian The moral is that one should guard one 's Church, Oakland. Fall and winter schedulings and other information is available by calling tongue and not strike hastily.

Lively period choreography by Bay Area toll free: (877) 424-2823 or (415) 49 1-0818. choreographer-filmmaker Cynthia Pepper Annette Lust is a member of the Bay lends movement and vigor to the company 's Area Theatre Critics Circle and storytelling. Sets are briskly changed by the players who remain in character and make it Dominican College faculty.

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St. John Vtanney Palish , an active suburban parish of 2,400 families located in Walnut Creek, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is seeking a full time Pastoral Associate. The primary responsibility of the pastoral associate will be coordinating the ministry to the sick and elderly. The parish community is responsible for dail y ministry to John Muir Medical Center, two skilled nursing facilities, board and care homes , and shut-ins. The current ministry to the hospital is "team based" with the collaboration of the parish clergy. CPE would be a plus , but not required for the candidate for this position . Additional parish responsibilities are related to pastoral care for the sick and elderly.

The pastoral associate must also be able to work as a team member of a dynamic pastoral staff. Salary and benefits are according to diocesan scale. Please send or fax resume to: Pastoral Associate Search Committee, St. John Vianney Church, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road , Walnut Creek, CA 94598.

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Hagegard capably interprets Schubert's 'Die Winterreise'

By Father Basil De Pinto Franz Schubert made several attempts at writing an opera but not one of them ever proved stageworthy. The composer 's prodigious dramatic talent found its primary outlet in his songs, and toward the end of his short life he gave the world one of his greatest works, the song cycle "Die Winterreise " (Winter Journey).

The distinguished Swedish bariton e Haken Hagegard performed the cycle on April 30. A vocal artist of the first rank, Mr. Hagegard also is an interprete r of keen intelli gence and sure emotional instinct , essential requisites for conveying the deep melancholy of these powerfull y absorbing songs.

Schubert , who never married, is clearl y autobiograp hical in the "Winterreise ".

Althoug h there is no plot in the conventional sense, the cycle runs the affective gamut of a man who has loved , or wanted to love , and been deep ly disappointed.

Coming onstage before the appointed hour, Mr. Hagegard began the program , surprising ly but very effectivel y, seated beside the piano. Without any perceptible signal , pianist Warren Jones , who made an enormousl y positive contribution all throug h the evening, struck the first notes of "Gute Nacht " (Good Ni ght).

With a gentle half-voice approach , the singer set the tone at once: serious but not glum , muted but expressive. These qualities are fundamental for convey ing not only the mood but also the dramatic substance of the cycle. If "Winterreise " is a long procession of depressive grief , it can easil y pall.

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Alter a career of more than 20 years Mr. Hagegard's voice remains a finel y supple instrument. In softer passages he can spin a tone of clarity and grace which he uses with great effect; he scul pted the words with great subtlety and thereby delineated the precise dramatic contours of each song.

It was when he had to apply pressure to the voice, particularl y in the hi gher passages, that the tone tended to harden and

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jV) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Archdiocese of San Francisco has an opening for a top level Administrative Assistant in the office of the Vicar for Administration at its central offices (adjacent to Mission Dolores). The successful app licant will provide administrative and secretarial support to the office by disp lay ing strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work on an ongoing basis while receiving a minimum of detailed supervision or guidance.

The successful app licant will possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and must demonstrate a high level of computer competence including recent experience on MS Word , Excel , and Outlook. A minimum of 5 years experience in a professional office environment and a typ ing speed of 60 wpm is required . Must be Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church and have a basic knowledge of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and its otganizational structure. To be considered , please submit a cover letter with salary history and a resume to:

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Promote and develop opportunities for adull faith-formation and religious education; implement HC 1A; educate to the social teachings of the Church; choreograp h special liturgies and provide scripts for the same; oversee all liturgical planning.

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lose color. But he is hardl y the first lowervoiced singer to find difficulty in negotiating the upper register. The greatest masters of these songs in our time, Hotter and Fischer-Dieskau, faced the same challenge and did not necessarily always overcome it.

For the final , heartbreaking moments the singer moved to the chair once more and concluded the evening as he had begun it , lost in the contemplation of his sorrow. The dramatic gesture made perfect sense and enhanced rather than substitute d for the excellence of the music making.

Mr. Hagegard is not a flamboyant artist with an oversized ego but a first rate musician at the service of the composer. In this capacity he made the audience realize what a privilege it is to hear the work of a great master performed with solid command and deep understanding.

ELEMENT (K-5) COORDINATOR

The Catholic Community of Pleasanton's Faith Formation Prosram is accepting resumes for the full-time position of Elementary (K-5) Coordinator. Applicants should have previous teaching or administrative experience as well as supervisory experience in a Faith Formation Program. Good communication organization and computer skills preferred. Bilingual, Eng/Spn, a plus but NOT NECESSARY. Full Benefits. Salary negotiable dependent on education and experience. Send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Fr. Dan Danielson, 3999 Bernal Ave./PO Box 817, Pleasanton, CA 94566 FAX (925) 426-5061

Tell our advertisers you saw their ad in Catholic San Francisco I Parish Secretary/Receptionist St. Anthony 's Parish 3215 Cesar Chavez San Francisco is looking for a full-time secretary/receptionist with computer skills, who speak s and writes English and Spanish. Duties will be to answer the door, keep parish records , edit the bulletin , and manage the office.

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