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he establishment p hase of an Archdiocesan Pastoral Council—recently recommended by the Archdiocesan Council of Priests and approved by Archbishop William Levada—is about to begin witii the hope of die advisory body convening in die fall.

By-laws and a request for selection of founding members will be sent soon to deans , vicars, religious leaders and pastors.

The effort brings to fruition a long-standing interest of Archbishop William J. Levada 's to help implement die Archdiocese 's Pastoral Plan comp leted in 1995.

"Archdiocesan pastoral councils are part of die governance structure of the Church and die principal way in which die laity can participate in decisions at die diocesan level —just as parish councils do at die parish level ," explained Archbishop William J. Levada.

"Having a pastoral council in p lace when I came here would have been a very useful resource to implement die Pastoral Plan ," the Archbishop noted.

The council's purpose, according to its by-laws, is "to investigate under the authority of the bishop all those tilings which pertain to pastoral works, to ponder them , and to propose practical conclusions about them ," state die by-laws , recommended b y the Archdiocese's

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With 17 ex-officio members and 22 elected members with 20 alternates , die council will be comprised of "keepers of the vision ," who have as their focus die "larger p icture ," explained Fatiier David Pettingill , p rimary autiior of the by-laws.

Issues the council might consider, according to Father

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J ^ Sulpician FatherJames E. Myers,pastorof St. John the Evangelist Church in San Francisco presidesat the funeralMassfor Danielle and Thomas Demer. The second grader and f i r sgrader t died in a tragicf i r eat their home,

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T"\ anielle and Thomas Demer, victims of a fire at their Ingleside District home on June 1, were I I buried from Glen Park's St. John the Evangelist Church on June 6. Danielle was in the second grade and Thomas the first grade at St. John 's parish elementary school.

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St. John 's pastor, Sulpician Father James Myers , who presided at the funeral Mass , called the deaths "a horrible tragedy" especiall y for the children's parents and family, whom he said are "active and well known members of the parish ." He said he has been "very, very proud of the response to the crisis" by people and entities including St. John school, parish staff, priests and the school department of the Archdiocese . "Everyone has rallied FUNERAL page 3

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by Tom Burke Salesian provincial Father Nick Reina , visited the chancery recentl y with fellow Salesian and vicar for parishes Father Ben Dabbene. Father Reina is a Brookl yn native who later moved to Los Angeles which 1 guess means he is a born and born again Dodgers fan...

Congrats to St. Ignatius grads Kelly Turbin, Igor Oishansky and Amanda Tucker on winning sports related college scholarshi ps at their schools of choice. Amanda will play water polo at University of the Pacific. Kell y will play football at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and Igor joi ns the football program at University of Oregon. John Regalia , SI football coach , said "it 's the first time in many years " that players are off to NCAA Division One schools. Amanda 's mom, Julie, said Father Len Calegari , pastor of their St. Peter Parish, Pacifica, always said Amanda would go somewhere in sports and "we knew he was right."...

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Official newspaper of the Archdiocese of San Francisco ' Most Reverend William J. Levada, publisher Maurice E. Healy, associate publisher Editorial Staff: Dan Morris-Young, editor; Evel yn Zappia, feature editor; Tom Burke, "On the Street" and Datebook; Sharon Abercrombie, Kamille Maher reporters.

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Maureen Cassidy and St. Rita students, front Elizabeth Kelman , Jackson Hart and back , Veronica Hurd, Kaitlyn Berti Grats and congrats to Maureen Cassidy who recently retired as princi pal of St. Rita Elementary, Fairfax ending a 15-year run at the school. Maureen was honored at ceremonies on June 4 in the parish hall. The school said she "has been instrumental in many changes and improvements" there including its new computer and science building....Novato 's St. Anthony Parish has completed its 2nd Jubilee Year pil grimage with a tour and Mass at Mission Dolores. Parishioners visited the Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in March and expect to pray at Mission San Rafael , St. Mary 's Cathedral and St. Patrick 's Seminary before the end of the year. Among pil grims on this jaunt were Ellen and Greg Gillen , Jackie McCall , Sylvia Landman , Diane Cerra, Abby Hernandez, Mary Corderas, Mary Maderas , Lilo Tate, Dina Colligan and former St. Anthony parochial vicar, Father Piers Lahey, now pastor of Pacifica 's Good Shepherd Parish.

Hats switched at Juni pero Serra High School for Lorraine Paul , Dean of Studies, and Nick Carboni , assistant principal of academics. Lorraine, a former principal of St. Gregory Elementary , has more than a quarter century in Catholic education , the last 9 years at Serra . Nick , a 1959 Serra alum , is celebrating his 35th anniversary at the school , 25 in his current post. Serra principal , Michael Peterson, said Lorraine 's "enthusiasm and warmth encourage parents , students and colleagues to bring their brillian ce to light" for the good of the school. About Nick he said , "there is hardl y a department or program" at Serra that the teacher has not helped shape, adding Nick's "arduous commitment and dedication to our school may well be rivaled by other dedicated educators , but is surpassed by none." Serra 's guidance director, Renee Duffey , a licensed marriage and family therap ist , has recentl y completed post-graduate work in psychology. The new doctor has been at the San Mateo school for 19 years and is also on the faculty at College of Notre

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Dame , Belmont.... Dan and Monica Holland , Delphine Huff , and Barbara Daher of Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame recently admitted to being readers of this column. Thanks to all four... .Claire Giovannetti , music director, St. Charles Parish , San Carlos, made me chuckle with her recent observation that "some of the worst seats at PacBell Park have the best views, but not of the game." In response to some inquiries about wh y I think the new bal l yard is romantic I suggest a stroll on Splash Landing. As one who's held a hand or two on some of New Jersey 's better boardwalks , I can tell ya ' that 's romantic.

Prayers please for Marian Gordon who is not well.

Marian is mom of Father Joe Gordon , pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish , East Palo Alto where events marking the community 's 50 years as a parish and 10 previous years as a mission kick off in the fall....Congratulations to this year 's winners of United Irish Cultural Center high school and college scholarshi ps. Anna Rose Reilly Hughes, St. Gabriel; Will McLoughlin , St. Veronica; Tracy Moylan, Eric Reiser, St. Cecilia; Lyndsay Murph y, Sinaioa Middle School. Off to college are Annie Breen, St. Ignatius; Eileen Cooper, Monica Cotter, Micaela McDonagh , Sacred Heart Cathedral; John Patrick Cunnie, San Marin School; Danielle Driscoll, Convent of the Sacred Heart.

Tonight , the Irish community honors former SF Police Chief Tom Cahill on his 90th birthday. Tom, with his wife, Felipa, has "been instrumental in the success" of the scholarship program, the cultura l center said....An Italian Catholic Federation scholarship will help Patricia Nina Jordan with expenses at Cal. Her mom, Anne Ma rie, also won an ICF award when she went off to the Berkeley school from the now-closed St. Rose Academy in 1961. The Jord an 's are members of St. Dominic Parish.... Thanks to Nancy Cottrell of San Rafael's St. Isabella Parish for fillin '-us in on her brother in law, Father Francis Cottrell who is celebrating his 50 year as a priest. Father Cottrell was ordained in Boston, moving here from the Tea Party city in 1955. His first assignment was at St. Thomas More Parish on Brotherhood Way later becoming pastor of St. Martin Parish in Sunnyvale from the late 70s until retiring about five years ago. Also at St. Isabella 's is "a very active St. Vincent de Paul conference " according to Vincentian , Marilyn Hunter.

Congrats to the big heart and tired feet of Catherine Poon who raised almost $5,000 for the group in the Marin Volunteers Human Race on May 8.... Hats off to San Francisco Towers, a life care retirement community of Episcopal Homes Foundation on earning official continuing care accreditation. Accreditation team member, Don Meninga and Episcopal Homes prez, Laurence O. Pratt, Jr. led ceremonies celebrating the achievement on May 17....

The Antiques Road Show has the 5th grade of Menlo Park's Nativity Elementary breathing down its back with an annual White Elephant Sale that this year netted more than $1,700. It 's the highest amount ever raised by the event that benefits Presentation Sister missions in Guatemala and Peru. Hats off to the young fundraisers and Presentation Sister Michaeline O'Conner and teacher Krissy Olcese who all had a hand in the success. Thanks to princ ipal, Janet Schwarz , for lettin ' us kn ow....The Fili pino community 's, Pasaba, a reading and chanting of the Passion, was celebrated by the Fili pino Pastoral Plan Committee of Dal y City 's St. Andrew Parish during Hol y Week. The almost 300 page work was proclaimed b y a cast including Larry Celestino, Aida Silvano, Lummie Salumbides , Gonzalo Aguirre , Rose Sharpan , Josefina and Cesar Nalundasan , Zeny Fong, Bert Abraham , Norma Domingo, Laureana Garcia, Adoracion Mendoza and Esther Pacheco. Thanks to Sionie del Rosario for the info....

If there is a time of the year when increased salaries for school personnel should be considered , it is now in the li ght of the thousands of students graduating from parochial , public and private elementary and high schools in the archdiocese . Many of these men and women have giv 'en their lives to the cause of helping youth prepare for life in an ever-chang ing world. Hats off and thanks to you.

Diplomas raised for the graduates, too, who have worked throug h ei ght and 12 years of school getting ready for the larger challenges they face this fall. May they find continued support in their educational journeys and continued strength for those days when they feel alone on the trail....

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tn its first year of competition , Catholic San Francisco won recognition from the Catholic Press Association for outstanding news writing, feature writing, editorial writing, regular columns , headline writing and overall editorial section.

The award s to the newspaper and its staff were announced May 26 at the organization 's annual convention in Baltimore.

The Catholic Press Association (CPA) membershi p includes Catholic newspapers and magazines throug hout the United States and Canada.

Catholic San Francisco , competing against other diocesan newspapers with a circulation greater than 40,000, took home awards in seven categories.

Archbishop William J. Levada , commented , "As publisher of Catholic San Francisco , I app laud the staff of the newspaper , which is just beg inning its second

year, for this extraordinary achievement. " He added , "This recognition echoes the sentiment of so many of the clergy and faithfu l who so frequentl y tell me of their great satisfaction on receiving Catholic San Francisco into their homes each week."

Winning first place in the "Best Investigative News Writing ' category was a Catholic San Francisco multi-story series on the scandals that rocked the Diocese of Santa Rosa. The series included by-lined articles by Dan Morris-Young and Kamille Maher and stories written by Maurice Heal y.

The newspaper also took first-p lace honors in the "Best Regular Column:

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In the category "Best Editorial on a Local Issue ," Maurice Heal y won an Honorable Mention for the editorial "Keepers of the Light."

Catholic San Francisco also received Honorable Mention in the "Newspaper Award for Best Editorial Section." This two-page spread in (he paper usuall y contains an editorial , letters to the editor and commentaries.

The CPA award s covered articles published in 1999. Catholic San Francisco published its firs t issue on February 12-,1999.

The newspaper is sent via U.S. mail to every reg istered household in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and is available by subscri ption lo organizations or individuals outside the three counties of the Archdiocese.

El Hemldo Catolko has strong showing

Funeral . . . ¦ Continued from covetaround in expressions of sympathy and support ," Father Myers said.

"Within two hours " of the announcement of the deaths , professional counselors from Archbishop Riordan High School and Immaculate Conception Academy were at St. John Elementary to assist students with their grief, Father Myers recalled. He said Superintendent of Schools , Dominican Sister Glenn Anne McPhee , was among the first to arrive at the school to offer her support and assistance. Sister Glenn Anne was also among the funera l Mass assembly.

Father Myers spent much time in the days leading up to the funeral helping Thomas ' and Danielle 's classmates become more familiar with what they would see at the Mass, as a means of comfort and "helping them be ready to pray and sing " at the liturgy. Saint Luke 's Gospel of the apostles on their way to Emmaus was proclaimed at the Mass. "It is a vintage story for us telling of disci ples overcome with grief , sadness and confusion and how the risen Lord walks with them," Father Myers said.

Arleen Guaraglia , princi pal of the parish elementary school, said the school community was "deep ly saddened " by the students deaths. In the few hours- between the fire and the start of school , Guarag lia and Father Myers developed a plan of breaking the news to students and hel ping them through their grief. Initial steps included early morning assemblies, small group sessions for Danielle 's classmates with the school's counselor and the visiting high school counselors , as well as opportunities

Culture , the Arts and Leisure " category by virtue of a series of articles written by Father Basil de Pinto.

"Best News Writing: In the International Event " category, Evel yn Zapp ia received a thirdplace award for her feature story series on Guatemala.

A headline writte n b y Dan MorrisYoung, "Charismatic Renewal Movement: A Journey from 'Fringe ' to Front Row ," tied for third-p lace in the "Newspaper Award for Best Headline " category.

The newspaper received Honorable Mention in the "Best Regular Column: Famil y Life," giving recognition to Catholic San Francisco columnists

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for Thomas ' classmates to create individual remembrances of their late friend. In addition , the school was closed on the day of the funeral in honor of the late students.

Members of the late children 's family acted as ministers of the Mass, including reading and placing the pall on the casket holding both Danielle 's and Thomas ' remains. Second graders who joine d Danielle in First Eucharist last month broug ht up gifts of bread and wine. School faculty members served as Eucharistic ministers. Fifth grade teacher Joan Andres and third grade teacher Helene Lynch led song at the Mass with parish music director Sheila Bernstein providing accompaniment. The school's Paren ts Teachers Group provided lunch at a reception following committal services at Hol y Cross Cemetery, Colma.

The children are survived by their parents, Denise and Tom Derner, siblings Athena Castillo and Zachary Panaski , grandparents Alicia Venegas, and Jane and Jim Dubuque , and great grandmothers Mercedes Venegas and Phyllis . Reading.

Remembrances may be made to Memorial Fund of Danielle and Thomas Derner, c/o Washington Mutual Trust Fund, 2800 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City, 94014.

El Heraldo Catolko, the Spanish-language newspaper published by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Dioceses of Sacramento and Oakland , received 10 award s in eight categories at the annual Catholic Press Association Convention held in Baltimore May 24-26.

The monthl y newspaper, which is distributed throug h parishes that have c Spanish Masses and other outlets , won both first place and second place in the Spanish category "Best Writing Originating with the Publication " and won first place in the "Best Feature Story" category.

The newspaper also took second place in "Best Lead Article" and "Best Personality Profile," and placed third "Best Editorial" and "Best Column: General Commentary."

Awards for individual excellence went to Editor Ricardo Rivera and Associate Editor Barbara Erickson. El Heraldo

Catolico also gained recognition for its overall "General Excellence," placing th ird in this category.

Father Jose Rodri guez , vicar for the Spanish-speaking of the Archdiocese, said El Heraldo Catolico is well liked and respected and "provides a great variety of infomiation , . ranging from local news and events to stories about the Pope and the recent a t 6_ l i c o Mexican martyrs."

Each issue of El Heraldo Catolico usuall y contains 12 pages of regional and international news and feature stories as well as four pages of news specific to each sponsoring diocese.

The Diocese of Sacramento established El Heraldo Catolico more than two decades ago and was joined several years ago by the Diocese of Oakland. The Archdiocese of San Francisco began its partici pation in 1998. More than 33,000 copies of the publication are distributed each month.

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BALTIMORE (CNS) — Cardinals , bishops and Pope John Paul II have called on Maryland' s Catholic governor to commute the sentence of a murderer scheduled to die by lethal injection during the week of June 12. Catholic bishops representing the three dioceses that include parts of Mary land spoke out on the case of Eugene Co!vin-EI at a press conference June 1 oulside St. Mary 's Seminary and University in Baltimore. They also released a letter from Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo , papal nuncio to the United States, on behalf of Pope John Paul II.

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CNS) — Texas Gov. George W. Bush approved a 30-day delay in the scheduled execution of convicted killer Ricky McGinn June 1 to allow a review of DNA evidence that the inmate and his lawyers say will exonerate him. Bush' s action came about a week after he reiterate d his strong support for the death penalty in remarks to Catholic journalists gathered in Baltimore , but also told them "if DNA helps to settle a case or raise any doubts , of course we ought to be using it." The reprieve for McGinn came less than 30 minutes before the death-row inmate was scheduled to die by lethal injection for the May 1993 rape and ax slay ing of his 12-year-old stepdaughter.

Actors rehearse a scene from the famou s Passion Play in Oberammergau , Germany, prior to its May 21 opening.

Based on the life of Jesus Christ, the play has been staged there every 10 years in a 350-year-old tradition. About a half million people are expected at performances , which run for five months. Two pilgrimage tours to Oberammergau and other sites will take place in July and August. Details are available from Joe Pena or Gus Pena, Catholic San Francisco , (415) 565-3639.

Respect life: be less political

VENTURA, Calif. (CNS) — Parish respect life committees need to focus on faith-based education rather than on political action, said Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Thomas J. Curry at a May 24 life issues conference in Ventura.

"The purpose of the parish respect life committee is to educate , to animate, to inform and to bring about conversion in lives — not to organize for political action," he said.

The bishop made his proposal during a five-hour symposium called "Embracing Our Dying," held at the parish center of San Buenaventura Mission Church in Ventura.

Condemns church bombings

MEDAN, Indonesia (CNS)—A Catholic Church leader in North Sumatra , western Indonesia , strongly condemned bomb attacks on churches and asked Catholics to stay calm and keep alert. Capuchin Father Paulinus Simbolon, vicar general of Medan Archdiocese, said the local Catholic Church "strongly condemned all terrors , including the recent bomb terror and threats " that disturb reli gious practice, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. A homemade bomb blast rocked the Indonesian Protestant Christian Church May 28 at the start of Sunday liturg ical service around 8:30 a.m. Forty-seven churchgoers were injured.

Father Silva named p resident Father Robert J. Silva of the Diocese of Stockton , Calif. , was installed in midMay as the new president of the National Federation of Priest 's Councils. He will serve a three-year term . He previousl y was the organization 's vice president.

Journalists must seme truth, faith

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If journalists ' main task is to discover and report the truth , the work of Christian journalists must reflect their belief in the ultimate truth which is the Gospel , said speakers at the Jubilee for Journalists. U.S. Archbishop John P. Foley, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications , welcomed some 7,500 journalists and their family members to the Vatican June 1, encourag ing them to use the jubilee as a time to pray for one another. He also asked prayers "for journalists around the world , especially those who in search of the truth find themselves in situations where their lives are in danger."

CHW among top hospita ls

SAN FRANCISCO — Catholic Healthcare West's St. Mary 's Medical Center in San Francisco and Seton Medical Center in Daly City are among the top 100 hospitals in the country to provide cardiac care, according to officials with the HCIA-Sachs Institute Inc. The stud y, "100 Top Hosp itals: Cardiovascular Benchmark s for Success ," names the best-performing hospitals for cardiovascular services.

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ROME (CNS) — Toward the close of their 43rd general chapter , the Christian Brothers chose the congregation 's vicar genera! as the new superior general. Brother Alvaro Rodri guez Echeverria , a native of Costa Rica , was elected June 2 as the 26th successor to founder St. John Baptist de La Salle , rep lacing U.S. Brother John Johnston.

U.S. Brother William Mann will take over as vicar general.

The congregation 's secretary-general, U.S. Brother Ronald Gallagher, told Catholic News Service June 5 that Brother Rodriguez 's experience in troubled areas like Guatemala and Mexico lends a "real sense of the vitality of the institute."

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Canon Law: 'Defrocked' term defined

By Kamille Maher Newspaper headlines sometimes describe them as "defrocked" priests, the handful of ordained men who are at the center of financial and sexual scandals that have made headlines in recent times.

However, explained a canon lawyer, "defrocked" is "not in the Church's vocabulary " when it comes to potential penalties or restrictions that can be imposed on priests as defined in the Code of Canon Law. Still , while the axiom "Once a priest, always a priest" rings true even after misconduct or a crime has been committed , methods of limiting ministries of priests do exist, according to Father Gregory Ingels, of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

In an interview with Catholic San Francisco, the canon lawyer — Father Gregory Ingels who also directs lhe Archdiocese's permanent diaconate formation program — addressed issues of how the Church deals with clerical misdeeds.

It is fundamental to understand, he explained, that Church law largely defines a priest in terms of three components: ordination , incardination (relationship to diocese), and faculties (permission to exercise parts of ministry).

Ordination Hol y orders, the sacrament of having been "ordained," is permanent. It can only be reversed if a priest 's ordination is found to have been invalid.

A similar phenomenon occurs when maniages are found to have been invalid. Invalid marriages are much more common than cases where ordinations are declared invalid. In fact , Father Ingels himself knew of no case in which an ordination was declared invalid.

He explained that a marriage can be declared invalid when one of the spouses is incapable of being married. Married people must "possess certain qual ities, know what they are doing, and intend to do it," Father Ingels continued.

By contrast in the case of ordination , "even if a priest is found to be incapable of exercisin g ministry or not , he is still ordained," Father Ingels explained. "A priest may not know what he is doing or be capable of exercising his ministry properly. But if the bishop ordains, that 's it. In our tradition and understanding of the sacrament of holy orders, the ordination is valid."

Incardination However, a priest 's status can be changed by means of his "incardination." Priests are incardinated into a geographic area, the diocese. Through incardination , they are granted permission to perform ministry in the diocese. Alternatively, they can be dismissed from the clerical state in terms of incardination.

When priests are returned to the lay state, they are spoken of as "departing" ministry.

The most frequent form this takes is when a priest requests a "dispensation from obligations arising from his ordination ," a process which is called laicization. "For any number of serious personal reasons, a priest can ask to be relieved of the

obligation of celibacy," Father Ingels said. Dispensations of this nature are granted by onl y the Pope.

A second method by which a priest can be returned to the lay state is when a tri bunal (Church court) finds him guilty of "serious Church crime," such as molesting a person under the age of 18.

Father Ingels said this second method poses two areas of difficulty. Most tribunals , are not prepared to conduct the complicated process. Also, statutes of limitations frequently run out before such cases come to light.

In canon law, the "period of prescription " or statute of limitations from the time of the commission of the crime to its prosecution is live years. Because of scandal s in recent years, the Holy See on April 25, 1994, established a special norm for the United States extending lhe "period of prescri ption " until the victim is 28 years of age for offenses committed after the April 1994 date and until the victim reaches 23 years of age before the Apri l 1994 date.

The U.S. National Conference of Catholic Bishops requested this extension in order to deal "pro-activel y " with molestation cases that were coming to li ght years after the fact, Father Ingels commented.

A third, and controversial , method of laicization is papal dismissal from the clerical state. Within the past decade, the Holy See has honored special requests of bishops to dismiss clerics when it would be impossible for a tribunal to hear a case.

The practice is controversial because it takes place "outside of the procedures in canon law and appears to be in violation of a pri nciple of canon law which states that no one can be punished with an ecclesiastical sanction except in accord with the norms of law."

However, Father Ingels continued , this process has existed in Church' s tradition. Each case must meet four conditions before the Holy See will consider dismissing a cleric: 1) the priest must refuse to request a dispensation personall y; 2) he must have been found guilty of a sexual offense in a state criminal trial or liable in a civil trial; 3) the impossibility of pursuing an ecclesiastical trial must be demonstrated; and 4) the priest must hav e been given an opportunity of presenting a defense to the bishop requesting the dismissal.

There have been no cases of papal dismissal in this Archdiocese, he said.

Faculties The term "defrocked ," although inaccurate, connotes an image of a priest who has been "stripped" of p riestly authority — forbidden to wear a collar or vestments, and forbidden to perform specific ministerial acts.

Permission or "license to practice" priestly ministry is referred to as "faculties," according to Father Ingels.

Some faculties, such as the celebration of Mass once a day, are granted automaticall y upon ordination , as are the faculties for administering anointing of the sick, and celebrating funeral rites. Other faculties must be specifically granted, such as hearing of confessions.

Once a priest has been granted the faculties of his own diocese, he can usually exercise his priesthood anywhere in the world.

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Status of 3 local priests A few priests in the San Francisco Archdiocese have been removed from ministry in various forms for alleged sexual misconduct. Their standing in the Church is summarized below. The information was culled from Archdiocesan officials and news accounts.

Father James AyIward remains on administrative leave.

He has faculties but is not assigned to any parish. A settlement was reached in a sexual misconduct suit brought by a former minor-aged employee of a Burlingame parish against Father Aylward and the Archdiocese.

Father Carl Schipper remains on administrative leave.

He has faculties but is without an assignment. He faces criminal charges in San Jose in connection with alleged Internet solicitation of sex with minors as well as distribution of illegal materials over the Internet, Former Msgr. Patrick O'Shea does not have faculties and is on inactive status. His pension is not being paid to him to offset fiinds embezzled from the Archdiocese. He faces criminal charges on 224 counts of child molestation. faculties of a diocesan priest completely or partially, in accordance with canon law. Also, the bishop has the right to tell the superior of a religious institute to remove one of his priests from public ministry in a diocese.

Suspensions can be specific. For example, if a priest is preaching homilies that go against Church teaching, the bishop could suspend his faculty to preach, although his other faculties could remain , Father Ingels explained.

Alternatively, all faculties can be removed.

Once a priest's faculties have been completely removed, he cannot "legally" exercise his priestly ministry. Certain actions , such as the hearing of confessions and presiding at marriage would be invalid if done by a suspended priest.

Other actions, such as the celebration of Mass, would be considered valid but "illicit," meaning that he is celebrating an unauthorized Mass in the eyes of the Church.

Finall y, questions arise about the Church's responsibility to financially support priests who have committed crimes and whose faculties have been removed.

Generally, a diocesan priest pledges himself to the service of the Church in the diocese for which he is ordained or to which he transfers. By reason of this special bond, the Church pledges to provide for the priest 's needs. Normally, such "remuneration " consists of medical insurance, room and board , and a monthly stipend which varies depending on the priest's status as active or retired.

If a priest 's faculties have been removed for reasons of misconduct, his right to remuneration can be affected depending on the policies of the diocese. Only if a priest departs the clerical state by reason of a request for laicization or the imposition of dismissal does he lose the right to remuneration.

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In his work , Father Petting ill consulted recommendations from an Apostolic Letter from Pope Paul VI, the Vatican II Decree on the Pastoral Office of the Bishops in the Church , the Code of Canon Law and other Church sources.

Director of the Office of Parish Life , Father Petting ill said during an interview he tried to make the by-laws "as simp le as possible." He expressed "excitement " at seeing the archdiocesan council so close to becoming a reality.

Vicar for Parishes Salesian Father Bernard Dabbene is organizing the Archdiocesan Pastora l Council and , together with Mary Ellen Hoffman of the Council of Priests , help mov e the election process forward so the APC can look forward to its first meeting this fall.

The archdiocesan council will function much as do parish pastoral councils. Council members will conduct research , stud y data and demographics , distill input from a variety of sources.

The advisory body would provide the Archbishop with "vehicle for interaction " with a broad section of a Archdiocesan Catholics; create a forum throug h which the Archbishop can communicate in a special way with his people; and investi gate those things pertaining to pastoral works and propose practical recommendations about them, Father Dabbene explained.

Ex-officio members will include the Archbishop , Auxiliary Bishop(s), Vicar General , Vicar for Administration , Vicar for Pastoral Ministry, a representative dean from each county, Superintendent of Catholic schools , a representative from the Executive Committee of the Council of Priests. In addition to these, one member from the Catholic Charities Board, the CYO Board , the

Board of Education , the Liturgical Commission, and the Ecumenical/Inter-religious Commission , will be ex-officio members, the by-laws state.

Elected membershi p will include a lay person from each deanery, an archdiocesan priest , a male religious , a religious woman, a permanent deacon , plus five representatives from ethnic groups. Alternates will mirror these specifications , and will be "phased in " at staggered times during three-year terms.

In selecting deanery delegates, each parish nominates two members from its pastoral council.

The Archbishop may also appoint up to five additional members .

The by-laws describe member qualifications: • Catholics of "proven faith , good morals and outstanding prudence; " • Members of the "rich diversity of the Archdiocese; " • People "in close louch with the life and activities of their parish and communities; " • Persons "able to assess issues and proposals criticall y, with a view to the common good of the Churc h ," with the "ability to work well with others to arrive at sound , prudent, practical jud gments; " • Members should be willing to devote "sufficient time to prepare for and to attend" meetings; and • They should exhibit a "deep love' for the universal as well as the local Church , and a desire to see it faithful to its one , hol y, catholic , and apostolic identity."

As an aside, Father Pettingill expressed optimism about the success of many parishes in establishing good parish pastoral councils. He had introduced guidelines last fall for designing such councils , and said feedback has been "encouraging."

Like parish councils that officiall y dissolve upon a pas's tor departure, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council will cease to exist when the See is vacant.

Costs associated with the archdiocesan pastoral council , primaril y those of postage and copying, will be negligible , Father Pettingill said.

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Archdiocesan pastoral councils have been implemented twice before in San Francisco, under Archbishops Joseph T. McGucken and John R. Quinn.

Previous pastora l councils represented efforts to "respond to the call of Vatican II to bring laity more full y into policy making in the Archdiocese ," commented Msgr. Roberl W. McElroy, pastor of St. Gregory Church in San Mateo , who is familiar with previou s council work .

Both featured a mixture of lay leadershi p, priests and reli g ious. Each of the councils hel ped the Archbishop establish a vision and a set of goals which were "deep ly informed by lay insi g hts ," Msgr. McElroy commented.

Still , neither "full y accomp lished the task of delineating a definite and ongoing scope of work ," he added.

He said the new council has a "good structure ," and hopes it will feature "strong, cohesive leadership. " Father Petting ill said a "sense of ownershi p," exhibited by the Council of Priests when they considered the council by-laws, showed a positive first step.

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St. Boniface restoration supported by faith, charity Story and p hotos b y Evelyn Zapp ia In true Franciscan tradition of depending solely on faith , despite a shortage of $1.5 million , the Friars of St. Boniface Church launched a multi-trilliondollar restoration project to save the San Francisco Parish established 1 860 and recognized as a refuge for the city 's poorest of poor, May 23.

Hundreds packed the little-known theater located in St. Boniface Church , including Archbishop William J. Levada and Mayor Willie Brown , to celebrate the symbolic groundbreaking ceremony of the $11.2 million project to seismically retrofit the century-old Tenderloin church , and its adjacent buildings , to comply with the mandated post-Loma Prieta earthquake seismic standards.

"We're confident God and the people of this community will make this happen ," said Franciscan Father Louis Vitale , pastor, who blessed the project site.

"Of all the wonderful things that happen in our city," said Archbishop Levada, "it is impossible to think of a more deserving project. 1 want to do all I can to make sure that the work here is known."

More than three years Pacita Jardeleza, (backago, the Archbishop ground) president of Parish approved a major contriCouncil, with Franciscan bution of $1.5 million Father Louis Vitale, pastor toward the restoration of St. Boniface Church, project donated by the San blessing the project site.

Francisco Archdiocese.

The restoration project includes mandated seismic retrofitting of the church building, the Friary and the connecting wall of St. Anthony Foundation , along with remodeling the old school building.

After more than 30 years, the old St. Boniface school building will reopen, accepting students from low-income families within San Francisco. The middle school with grades six to ejght will target children significantly behind in their grade level and those who need intensive academic and social fonnation to prepare for successful transition to high school.

The middle school will operate under the direction of The Daughters of Charity and the De La Salle Christian Brothers of Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in the City.

Mayor Brown emphasized the significance in the versatile role that St. Boniface has played and continues to play throughout the years in the city, "It does a lot of things many San Franciscans can 't do. It Father Vitale (background) changes and adjusts to with Archbishop William J. the population that is Levada who lauded the here and the population work of St. Boniface that is coming."

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The 4,000 names on the donor list consist of "the have and the have-nots." While the City gave $140,000

and Pac Bell donated $106,000, a homeless person pledged two nickels a week and another gave his entire savings of $17.00.

The diverse parish community continues to work together to accomplish the success of the project. The Vietnamese fast on Fridays and donate grocery money. Latino parishioners make and sell tamales every Sunday after the 10:30 a.m.

Mass and the Filipino members raise money by producing concerts and other special events.

"St. Boniface Parish represents 140 years of traditi on, Christianity, faith , and the wonderful immigrant peop le," said Father Vitale . "This sacred place has been blessed far too much - not to continue."

Donations can be made to the St. Bon iface Restoration Project , 133 Golden Gate Ave, S.F., CA 94102 or contact the project office (415) 863-2395.

Jubilee Mass 2000 p lans move ahead Planning to attend the Jubilee Mass on Oct. 28 at Pacific Bell Park?

More than 200 parish coordinators throughout the Archdiocese have been appointed to help with the following details.

• Reservation s for the free tickets to the day-long event that concludes with the Liturgy of the Eucharist with Archbishop William J. Levada as principal celebrant.

• Seating, including wheelchair accessibility. A group of volunteer firefi ghters will help those with special needs.

• Information for pilgrimage opportunities, public transportation , parish banners and special Jubilee Mass 2000 T-shirts.

The T-shirts are approximately $5 each and will be available at parishes before the event. They will not be sold at Pacific Bell Park. Supplies are limited.

Organizers suggest attendees bring a survival kit of sun screen, bottled water, a hat and layered clothing to accommodate San Francisco's variable climate.

Pacific Bell Park doors will open at noon. A Call to Worship will be presented at 1:30 p.m. featuring more than 450 singers and 200 multi-cultural dancers.

Cardinal Juan Sandoval, Archbishop of Guadalajara, Mexico along with St. Patrick Seminary staff members, Msgr. J. Warren Holleran, professor of sacred scripture and chair of the department; Notre Dame Sister Sharon McMillan, assistant professor of systematic and liturgical theology and director of worship; and Father Milton Walsh, academic dean and director of the spiritual life program, will speak during the Pre-Liturgy Celebration.

Concelebrating the Jubilee Mass with Archbishop Levada will be San Francisco Auxiliary Bishop John C. Wester, bishops from neighboring dioceses, and priests of the Archdiocese. Cardinal Jan Pieter Schotte, CICM, General Secretary for the Synod of Bishops will present the homily.

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Archbishop to Arab Catholics: 'you are evangelists' Archbishop William J. Levada^celebrated a Jubilee Year Mass May 28 with the ArabAmerican Roman Catholic Community of Northern California , at St. Anne of the Sunset Church in San Francisco. The event emphasize d "extraordinary excitement " about the Pope's Lenten visit to the Holy Land , home to Arab populations.

The visit comes at a time when some Arab populations are voicing concerns stemming from ongoing Middle East peace negotiations.

Duri ng his homil y, the Archbishop implored the community to "maintain your own culture and faith ," desp ite the "sometimes overwhelming and diffuse American culture. " He described the 1000 congregants as "not only immigrants ," but "evangelists of the Mother Church of Jerusalem."

He added, "I want to give you the greatest assurance your presence here is precious to us."

AARCC Pastor Father Labib Kobti explained during a presentation that many of his flock are refugees who "lost their lands and houses under Israeli occupation." They come from Palestine, "country of our Lord," and Jordan , "country of the prophets of the Old Testament," he explained.

A small group is from Lebanon, Syria , Egypt , Iraq and Sudan. The AARCC of Northern California consists of 700 families representing about 3000 people, he noted.

The community has been based at St. Anne Parish in San Fracnisco for several years.

Father Kobti pointed out the Pope "met three-dimensional portrait of Jesus the our Patriarch , Bishops , priests and talked to Shepherd , among other gifts.

Also celebrating lhe Mass were St. Anne our leaders : Muslims , Jews and Christians , pastor hather visiting even a Eduardo Dura , Palestinian AARCC pastor Refugee Camp."

Father Kobti, St. Father Kobti John of God asked that the Hospital Chaplain Archbishop Capuchin Father "confirm us , so James Stump, and that we may Parochial Vicar incarnate our for the Church of special identity the Visitacion to be, in every Father Gabriel time and among Flores. Visiting all the peoples of as eu was Father different ethnic George Jweinat , groups , the living < pastor of the memory of the d Greek Orthodox historical event Church of the called Jesus Patriarchate of Christ."

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"I have no Father Labib Kobti, pastor of the ArabStill , the words to tell how American Roman Catholic Community bestows Mass marked much ouf comupon Archbishop William J. Levada a cross more than a munity has been hand-made from mother of pearl. The Jubilee celebrahonore d and Archbishop addressed the community at St. tion.

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In another letter, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem asked the Archbishop to encourage immi grants from the Holy Land to "return to their homeland, to be always in contact with their tradition , heritage and history as Christians of the first century and witnesses of the 2000 years of a continuous and permanent Christian presence in th e Holy Land."

Nevertheless, Patriarch Michel Sabtmh "assured" the Archbishop "we are proud to be here as a small community like the first Christian community in order to witness to Jesus Christ in His land."

A March 24 letter to President B i l l Clinton , from the president of the United Stales Catholic Conference/ N a t i o n a l Conference of Catholic Bishops , summarized the issue: "As attention is righ t l y focused on prospects for peace between Israel and Syria and Israel and t h e Palestinians , we are concerned lest t h e needs of Lebanon and its peop le n o t receive the attention they deserve in t h e peace process."

"Our people," reflected youth group member Rita Zawaideh at the conclusion of the Mass, "celebrate two thousand years of their constant , continuous attachment to the Catholic Church in spite of persecutions , discriminations , uprooting from our own Holy Land and want to witness our Faith for 2000 years more. "

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He confi rmed the accuracy of the quotes used in the magazine but declined further comment, saying premature leaks "without the entire content " were not hel pful to what the scholars are try ing to achieve.

He did say that the statement has been circulating in various form s "a little over a year " and emerged from discussions that go back further. He said Newsweek was mistaken in describing it as a "response to recent mea cul pas from the pope and other Christian leaders."

At a special jubilee-year forgiveness liturgy this Marc h 12, Pope John Paul II called for "genuine brotherhood " between Christians and Jews , telling Jewish peop le that "we are deeply saddened by the behavior of those who in the course of history have caused these children of yours to suffer."

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Jewish scholars are circulating a statement , intended for release this fall , that would emphasize what Jews and Christians hold in common.

A scholar connected with the statement confirmed its existence to Catholic News Service after the June 5 issue of Newsweek carried a short item on it.

The magazine said the scholars "affirm that Jews and Christians worshi p the same God , 'seek authority ' from the same book - the Bible - and uphold 'the sanctity and dignity of every human being. '" Newsweek continued , "Though too many Christians were complicit in Nazi atrocities , the scholars say 'Nazism is not a Christian phenomenon ' and that it ultimately 'would have turned its murderous rage more directl y to Christians.'"

The scholar contacted by CNS asked not to be quoted by name, say ing, "Newsweek didn 't mention any names or organizations

St. Raphael parishioner Joe Dinh (shown at right) recently traveled to Hue Diocese in central Vietnam to deliver $3000 collected from the community to aid flood victims. Dinh presented the donation to Archbishop Stephano Nguyen ISIhu The (pictured at left of Dinh). The money had been donated by members of St. Raphael as "a response to the call to assist our brothers and sisters in Christ," according to a press release. Dinh told Catholic San Francisco he had " mixed feelings " about the trip. "I feel very happy because I brought the money to distribute to the people , but very sad because the people are still very poor under the Communist government ," Dinh remarked. (At left) St. Raphael parishioner Trang Dinh, and Fathers An Dinh and Dao Hoang, join St. Raphael parishioner Joe Dinh in front of Phu Nhai Church , 70 miles southeast of Hanoi.

Russian Catholics j oin ecumenical effort for relief to Chechnya NAZRAN , Russia (CNS) — In a display of Christian brotherhood unusual for Russia , local Catholics are taking part in an ecumenical effort to deliver humanitari an aid to refugees from the breakaway Muslim republic of Chechnya.

The first delivery came in earl y May and was accompanied by a van load of cassockclad priests who took part in an informal presentation on an asphalt lot in the center of the State Farm refugee camp, home to some 2,280 people.

Against a backdrop of olive-drab canvas tents and lush hills , about 100 of the refugees gathered to hear what the priests had to say. Several women at the edge of

the crowd were moved to tears by the words of Father Yevgeny Polyakov.

"Much depends on you , mothers . Teach your children goodness. Cleanse them of hatred ," said the Russian Orthodox priest.

The cooperat ive effort brought together reli gious leaders from the Russian Orthodox , Catholic , Baptist and Armenian Apostolic churches.

During the two-hour event in the State Farm refugee camp, representatives of each faith brought a different form of aid. With gusto and some humor, the refugees accepted Catholic canned meat, Baptist beans.

Armenian flour and about 5,000 handpainted eggs for Orthodox Easter.

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Pope donates to fight hunger VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope John Paul II has made the first donation in response to an appeal from Catholic charities to fight hunger and poverty in North Korea.

The Pope gave $50,000 to the campaign to raise $3.6 million to augment food supplies, assist farmers and provide health care and education , reported Fides, the news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

The papal donation was made throug h the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum ," the Vatican council that coordinates and encourages charitable giving, Fides said June 2.

The fund-raising campai gn of Caritas Intemationalis , the umbrella group of Catholic charitable agencies, is focused on three eastern North Korean provinces where peop le continue to suffer from flooding and crop failures.

"Food supp lies are running out and there are no new crops in the fields," said Kathi Zellweger of Caritas Hong Kong, the agency directl y coordinating Catholic aid to North Korea.

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June 23 Shabbat and dialogue planned St. Raphael parishioners will hold a Shabbat service and "interfaith dialogue " with the Jewish Congregation Rodef Sholom June 23 in San Rafael.

"Many people in our parish were touched by the trip to the Holy Land made by Pope John Paul ," explained Pastoral Associate Vicky Otto. "It was in the spirit of the Holy Father's visit and based upon the themes of uni ty and reconciliation " of Season Four of RENEW 2000 that parishioners began to discuss the importance of holding a service locally.

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The event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. with a complimentary reception following . Congregation Rodef Sholom is located at 170 N. San Pedro Road , San Rafael.

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B y Sharon Abercrombie Encuentro 2000, a key Jubilee event for the Catholic Church in the United States , will celebrate "The Many Faces in God's House " Jul y 6-9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The gathering will pay special tribute to the growing impact of Asians in the American Church through music, drama, film and other presentations by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Countries represented will include Vietnam , the Phili ppines, Korea, China , Japan, Tonga, Samoa and India. ' The event is open to all diocesan and parish leaders ; leaders of ethnic communities; youths and young adults; people working to build inclusive faith communities; and individuals who want to be involved in building a Catholic vision for the Third Millennium , according to organizers.

The meeting is being sponsored by the Catholic Bishops of the United States; the Federation of Vietnamese Catholics

in the USA; and the National Korean Pastoral Center.

An ethnic village hi ghli ghting the national back grounds of many partici pants will be a key feature , as will an ethnic food festival.

The village will dot the entire gathering space. Groups represented will include African-Americans , Native Americans , Arab-Catholics , and people of Belize , Bolivia , China , Costa Rica , Cuba, El Salvador , Eritrea, Guatemala, Haiti , Indonesia , Ireland Ital y, Korea, Mexico, Nicaragua , Ni geria, Phili ppines, Poland , Portugal , Samoa and Vietnam.

Various prayer spaces emphasizing the multi-cultural nature of the event will include shrines to honor Our Lady of Antipolo (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage), a Vietnamese image of the Virgin; the Korean Martyrs, Our Lady of La Vang, a Vietnamese image of Mary, and Our Lady of Good Health, an East Indian image of her.

The lineup of speakers will feature Noemi Castillo, director of the Office of Ethnic Ministries for the Archdiocese of San

VISTULA , the 26-member Polish Dance Company from Church of the Nativity in San Francisco, has been invited to participate in "Encuentro 2000."

The troupe, directed and founded by Jean Novak, will perform in a tribute to the Black Madonna before the opening session on Friday morning, and again on Saturday night at die Global Village.

The dancers were invited to be a part of the LA gathering after performing at an "All God's People" celebration last Dec. 5 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The production , created and directed by Noemi Castillo , executive director of the Ethnic Ministries Office, featured performances representative of nearly a dozen ethnic and cultural communities in the Archdiocese. ^ Since VISTULA'S birth 10 years ago, the troupe has participated in numerous archdiocesan events, including a special mass celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1991; at special events for the Polish pastoral Mission at St. Thomas Church and for Nativity; and for various occasions featuring Polish customs, dances and traditions, Novak , its founder, is a Polish-American, bom and raised in San Francisco , who attended St. Monica's Grammar School , Star of the Sea Academy High School, and the University of San Francisco. A professor and program director of speech pathology at San Jose State University, her lifelong hobby has been Polish dancing. Novak studied Polish choreography in Poland.

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The liturgy included prayers that the Celebrating Mass during the June 2 Church "under the wise guidance " of the Jubilee for Migrants and Travelers , he said , Pope "becomes ever more aware of the uni"The Christian community is called to dif- versality of its mission ," which must embrace fuse in the world the ferment of fraternity, every people, race, culture and ethnicity. of that living together of differences that we are called to experience , even today in this encounter of ours."

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Another highlight will include a film fesCatholic tival sponsored by the Communication Campaign and the City of Angels Film Festival. They will include the movies; "Three Seasons ," a drama that weaves together four stories set in presentday Vietnam; and "Enduring Faith," a documentary which examines the struggle of the Josephite community to establish an AfricanAmerican clergy in the Catholic Church.

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By Jean M. Novak , Ph.D. On December 5, 1999 the polish community from Nativit y Church , which includes the VISTULA Polish Dance Company of San Francisco , had the distinct honor of performing a tribute to the Black Madonna at the "All God's People: A Celebration of Many Faces in God' s House " presentation at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco , which was produced and sponsored by the Office Of Ethnic Ministries from the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

The performance included a procession with the painting of the Black Madonna , two Polish nation al dances , and the sing ing of a hymn which specially honors the Black Madonna. The partici pants were dressed in national and regional costumes from Poland. As a result , the tribute to the Black Madonna was one of a few selected to be presented at the "Encuentro 2000" celebration in Jul y at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

A Byzantine icon of Our Blessed Mother holding the Christ Child can be found on Jasna Gora (Bri ght Mountain) in Czestochowa, Poland. The icon was broug ht to Poland most probabl y from the Eastern world by Polish Prince Wlad yslaw Opolczyk and placed in the church of the Pauline Fathers at Jasna Gora in 1382. Tradition holds that it was the Evangelist Saint Luke himself who painted the picture of the Madonna in Nazareth at the home of the Holy Family.

The icon was painted on 3 pieces of lime-tree wood , which over time darkened - giving the painting the name "Black Madonna ".

Legend also has it that in 1430 when the Hussite s were unsuccessful at try ing to steal the painting and after robbing it of its jewels, they tried to destroy the painting. One of the thieves struck the painting with his sword twice and before

Father Sean Corcoran dies at 75 Holy Ghost Father Sean Corcoran , who served the Archdiocese for 28 years, died peacefull y in his sleep June 4 at the Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland. He was 75.

A native of Ireland, Father Corcoran was ordained in 1955 in Dublin as a member of the Holy Ghost Fathers. He served at a Holy Ghost mission in Nigeria for 13 years.

Father Corcoran came to the Archdiocese of San Francisco in 1972 and devoted himself to pastoral work at various parishes including St. Gregory in San Mateo, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Redwood City, St. Dunstan in Millbrae and St. Stephen in San Francisco.

San Francisco Auxiliary Bishop John C. Wester, former pastor of St. Stephen Parish and long-time friend of Father Corcoran , was the main celebrant at the priest 's funeral Mass on June 8 at St. Stephen Church.

screen which covers the painting, and the accompany ing beat of ancient drums.

Pray ing at the altar , brings to mind various events in Polish history.

Over the centuries , the Black Madonna has given moral and sp iritual strength to the Polish nation and is the SOUL of Poland. During all of his visits to Poland , Pope John Paul II has celebrat ed mass in Czestochowa and former President Lech Walesa offere d his Nobel Peace Prize to the Queen of Poland.

Millions of Polish homes around the world disp lay the image of the Black Madonna. Many Poles also carry a medal of the Black Madonna either around their necks or in their wallets as a charismatic symbol. Polish faithful around the world repeat this dail y prayer: Maryo , Krolowoki Hol y Mary, Queen of Poland , Jestem Przy Tobie... I am with you...

Pamietam ... I remember...

Czuwam ... I keep vi gil The Polish peop le in the United States o with the help of the Pauline Fathers of X Poland , built a shrine of Our Lady of K Czestochowa in Doylestown , PA. As in Poland , this shrine was built on a hill (Beacon Hill) overlooking the countryside. Many famous Polish Americans IU have been buried there , including a of Poland under the protection of the Lady renowned Polish political science profesof Jasna Gora , and she was proclaimed the sor from the University of San Francisco , Queen of the Crown of Poland on April 1, George Lerski .

1656. Since that memorable date all Poles A replica of the Black Madonna hangs have considered the Black Madonna of in Polish churches around the country. In Jasna Gora as their Queen, and Jasna Gora San Francisco a replica of the painting can has become Poland's spiritual Capital City. be found in a small chapel behind the main Countless miracles have been attrib- altar at St. Mary 's Cathedral as a result of a uted to the Black Madonna and thousands request by the Polish Arts and Culture of pilgrims from around the world (about Foundation. The painting can also be found 30,000 pilgrims from 60 countries) visit in the Nativity of Our Lord Church which the shrine in Poland annuall y. They leave is a parish for polish , Croatian, and Slovenwith a lasting impression of. the sound of ian catholics under the pastoral guidance of trumpets which fill the sanctuary each Fr. Czeslaw Rybacki. morning at sunrise and several time durDr. Jean M. Novak directs the ing the day, the unveiling of the silver VISTULA Polish Dance Company GL

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In December of 1655, a small army of Polish noblemen led by Prior Augustyn Kordecki defended the Shrine of the Black Madonna during an enemy invasion , and from th at time the Bright Mountain became a symbol of faith and freedom in Poland. In honor of our Lady 's protective care from the Swedish invasion , King Jan Kazimierz placed himself and the people

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VwFome arrive pregnant and on drugs. Others have been sexually abused. They are at risk, emotionally fragile , and unwilling to trust adults.

They show up bearing a load of anger heavier than their backpacks. Just as tragically, the distance between these young women and their childhood years is negligible.

Yet, here they are, these not-always-willing residents of Mount St. Josep h /St. Elizabeth Home at 100 Masonic Ave., San Francisco. Sent there by the courts for shop lifting, truancy, or other problems , they will begin a year or more journ ey toward healing.

They will learn how to care for their babies. They will go through dru g and alcohol rehabilitation. They will receive counseling, as well as art and drama therapy.

There is even an on-site school so they can learn to support themselves and their babies.

An awesomely large order for one institution to accomplish — but th rough government contracts, grants, individu al donations, and charity fundraisers, Mount St. Josep h/St. Elizabeth Home provides this host of programs designed to serve children and adolescents. It is all done for one purpose: to build a healthy family and keep it together, said Daughter of Charity Sister Eileen Kenny, director. Since 1986, when the City of San Francisco invited the institution to provide expanded services to pregnant teens, the home has served hundreds of young women and their children.

Mount St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth home have been familiar names in the histo ry of San Francisco. The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul opened Mount St. Joseph orphanage in 1852 as a response to the cholera epidemic. Daug hters oi Charity of St. Vincent de Paul also founded St. Elizabeth 's Home in 1922 tc

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Moving foiward can include the most basic of basics. St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth is a p lace where residents can get eight hours of uninterrupted sleep and nourishing food — important forms of therapy in themselves, if someone has been deprived of them , observed Jeff Schindler, development director.

Often , the young women don 't appreciate what they have, until later. "While they ' re here , they hate it , " said Sister Kenny. "The courts have sent them here and they haven't been mothered. Sometimes they yell at the staff."

Still , by the time they are ready to leave the program , they often experience a change of heart.

Many residents return for visits after graduation. Each Than ksgiving the alumnae and their children are invited to share a dinner with the current residents.

"They come back all dolled up, " said Sister Kenny, smiling. And sometimes graduates phone staff members for advice, too, she said.

Transitional housing is at the top of Sister Kenny 's list of needs.

"We need an apartment building to help the girls transition , " she explained. "Some of them need more time to get settled. We have after care, but it' s not enoug h. Kids starting their freshman year of college have four more years to grow up. But , when our girls leave, they have to become instant grownups ".

Is there a long-term solution to the dilemmas facing young women? "Families need to make time for children, " she said. "We as a society need to be there for the kids so they don't have to get into gangs or drugs. If kids are doing something harmful , they need to be discip lined in a kind way. We need to see that they have a good education so they can earn a living."

Mount St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth 's seeks families to serve as mentore, for six months to a year. For further information , contact Sister Morales at (415) 567-8370.

Mount St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth offers varied services, • The Adolescent Parenting Program is a residential treatment program serving girls ages 13-18. It provides social, emotional, educational , vocational , medical, psychological and psychiatric care on an individual basis. The program also offers a nursery. A registered nurse leads dail y groups to discuss medical needs. It is licensed for 15 adolescents and their children. The girls receive hel p in family therapy, peer conflict resolution, art and drama therapy, individual psychotherapy, independent-living skills and vocational training.

• Bent House provides a clinical program designed to meet the residential treatment needs of girls ages 13-18. This program provides a safe environment where they can receive help for a variety of issues, from learning disabilities to depression. The program is licensed for 12 adolescents.

•Epiphany Center STAR Program (Services to Accelerate Reunification) provides residential services for infants prenatally exposed to drugs while parents participate in parenting and drug treatment groups. While in treatment, the mother visits with her baby every day. Meanwhile , a team of caregivers, nurses, and other specialists provides treatment for infants.

• Simpatico Junior/Senior High School is an on-site, non-public school and is part of the San Francisco Unified School district. Class size averages four to five students per teacher.

The majority of students are residents of the Adolescent Parenting and Benita House programs. Teen mothers from other San Francisco residential programs also attend.

•Epiphany Center for Families in Recovery is a day treatment program for women with or without children. Services include drug education , acupuncture , parenting skills support, case management and life skills groups. Therapeutic childcare is provided for children less than two years old. Couples counseling plus parenting groups are available. The home also provides transitional housing, through a collaborative effort with Oak Street House in San Francisco.

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It was pretty crowded, remembers Hol y Names Sister Fran Kearney, program coordinator for STAR, (an acronym for Seivices to Accelerate Reunification ) Caregi vers from all three shifts were there. "The ones who got off at midnight came back. Staff members who could go home at 8 am. stayed around. " And , as happens every time one of the Epip hany Center babies is reunited with his or her famil y- either his biological mom, grandmom , or an adoptive famil y, — "things get pretty teary, " said Sister Kearney.

Each staff member recalls highlig hts and milestones in the life of her small charge. The first smile. The first time the baby figured out how to suck his thumb , by himself. The child's family receives a baby book filled with photos.

Making these books is cathartic for the staff , as they say goodbye to the baby they 've tended for six months. Beneath the bittersweetness of letting go there is celebration. Another family has been reunified. The scared young teen who walked through the doors of Mount St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth last year, is now in a drug treatment program. She is going to school or working. She is getting art and drama therapy to help deal with the pains of her own growing up. Her child , who was exposed to drugs or alcohol in utero, has gone through its own process of healing here at Epiphany House. The two of them will walk through the doors of the third floor nursery to another plateau of thei r lives.

As Sister Kearney watches the pair depart, she remembers back to 1992, the first year she worked as a full-time caregiver in the STAR program: there were four little boys. Last year, the parents of one of the 'now-seven-year-olds brought him to Sister 's birthday party. How is he? On par developmental ly with children who were not exposed to dru gs

"Always remember, they are babies f irst, drug exposed second , "

in their mothers wombs.

With immediate intervention after birth , drug-exposed babies can be set on the road to normalcy. Explained Sister Kearney. "Always remember, they are babies first, drug exposed second," she says with fervor.

A piercing ciy interrupts the conversation. "I'll have to call you right back , " she says quickly.

Twenty minutes later, she does. As she explains the modus operandi of caring lor these fragile infants, a Scriptural passage comes to mind. "And a little child shall lead them."

These babies create the path for their caregivers, explained Sister Kearny. "The first thing we do is develop a trust in the child. We constantly watch and p ick up cues she sends out." The baby leads. Caregivers like Sister Kearney follow.

"Then we work with the mother each day in a co-parenting situation , so that she learns to read these signals, as well." Watching her baby suffer hits home for Mom. "Sometimes, the girls will ask me, 'is this because of the drugs I took?' and I tell diem 'yes.'" Hearing the truth and taking responsi-

bility is part of their recovery process, said Sister Kearney.

Care of diese infants is highly specialized. Sister Kearney paints a verbal picture of what she and die care giving staff do each day. (There are caregivers around the clock and a registered nurse is also on-site.) In a quiet , dimly lit nursery,Sister Kearney or astaffmember tenderly holds a tightly swaddled little body.

These babies are kept tig htly wrapped from birth because their drug-damaged bodies suffer poor coordination . Eveiy muscle aches. Some of them don 't even know how to suck their thumbs, said Sister Kearney. Why? Because drug exposure has interfered with fetal development.

So it is routine for caregivers to gently guide the baby 's fist to its mouth , and swaddle the hand in p lace, so the child has some means of comforting itself. It is also routine for caregivers to massage the babies.

Dru g damaged infants can have trouble breathing. Or going to sleep normally. Merely making eye contact can reduce them to a state of panic.

"Visually, it 's just too much for them," said Sister Kearney. Babies such as these who have been overstimulated by the drugs or alcohol their mothers took during pregnancy, cannot even be rocked or sung to, during the first few weeks of its life. "One stimulus at a time," she explains.

A caregiver carries her little charge around the nursery in a sling. "That way, they get our heartbeat , " said Sister Kearney. ' Members of the STAR staff are with these babies through the first six months of life , when they are either put back into their mother s custody, the school and going custody of another family member, or into an adoptive home. During the half-year the babies live in the nursery, their moms are attending to her care, through treatment. At the end of the six months, if the mother has met all the requirementsfor her recovery process, the courts return the baby

explained Sister Kearney.

Taking care of drug-exposed babies is a second career for the Holy Names Sister.

For 25 years she taught school, her last assignment serving in campus ministry at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield.

"But I always loved babies. So, since I wasthe youngest in our family, I babysat for our parents' friends," she explained.

Later, when her older sister died of cancer, Sister Kearney had more opportunities to relate to children , her nine-year old nephew.

In the late 1980's, a program she put together for parents at Marin Catholic nudged her even further into the world of children and families. Many ' "listen and answer at a of her students were living in blended families, due to second marriages or deatiis, and Sister Kearney saw the need to help parents deeper level. " and their mothers. Her As she coordinated the program , something at a deeper level tugged at her, too. She knew she wanted to work with babies search broug ht her to Mount St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth Home. done it sooner.'"

'I No one in Sister Kearney's familywas surprised at her career change. "When I told my mom what I was going to do, she said, wish you'd

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Guest Editorial

Time to end federall y assisted suicides The most urgently needed pro-life legislation of this Congress now stands ready for Senate floor debaie. The l ives and well being of countless vulnerable citizens hang in the balance as Senators decide what action to take next.

The bill is the Pain Relief Promotion Act (H.R. 2260, S. 1272), a measure to encourage use of federally controlled drugs for pain management without allowing assisted suicide and euthanasia. It was overwhelming ly approved by the House of Representatives last fall; now it has finally been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and cleared for Senate floor action.

The Act contains much that should be welcomed by doctors and pati ents concerned about good care for dying patients. It takes a first step toward "mainstreaming" palliative care as an integral part of good medicine: establishing an information exchange on guidelines for optimum care, and providing $5 million a year in training grants for health professionals to improve pain control for the chronicall y and terminally ill. It also provides a legal "safe harbor " for physicians working in the usual course of professional practice to alleviate intractable pain, including cases where the large doses needed for pain control may unintentionall y risk a hastening of death.

Under current law, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) can scrutinize all use of controlled substances like morphine, to ensure that they are used only for "legitimate medical purposes " and are not abused to endanger "public health and safety." The problem is, the law is not clear on where "legitimate medicine " ends and threat to "health and safety" begins.

So a doctor who uses large doses of painkillers may be suspected of "excessive prescribing" and investigated for wrongdoing. The result: Many doctors become overly cautious in prescribing these powerful drugs — or never obtain a DEA prescribing license to use them at all.

The new Act tells the DEA to defer to doctors ' medical judgment in this area, freeing health professionals to use whatever dosage will effectively relieve pain.

It is no surprise, then, that the Act is endorsed by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Pain Society, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and American Medical Association (AMA).

So why is it taking Congress so long to pass the Act? It has to do with two sentences in this ten-page bill. To clarify the outer limit of the "safe harbor" for physicians, the Act reaffirms that federal law does not "authorize" intentional use of these drugs for the purpose of killing patients. It adds that this federal standard remains intact even if a state drops its own legal penalties for assisting suicides.

These are modest and sensible provisions, restating that the federal government does not want to get into the business of assisting suicides. But it has ignited a firestorm of protest from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden , whose state has legalized physician-assisted suicide, and from a few medical groups who don 't think assisted suicide is such a bad idea.

Opponents of the bill claim to be concerned about other issues. They say the bill will somehow actually suppress pain control instead of promoting it — a claim that is difficult to take seriously, when states enacting similar laws against assisted suicide have seen dramatic increases in use of morphine for pain control. They say the bill infringes on "states ' rights," although it simply clarifies the scope of the "legitimate " purposes for which a federal prescribing license may be used. The bottom line is that if these opponents prevail, the federal government will keep actively assisting the killing of patients in Oregon by providing the lethal means.

Increasingly, it is clear that such groups are driven by a particular view of assisted suicide itself. A few state medical societies oppose the bill, but generally they are the same state affiliates — Oregon, Vermont, Rhode Island — that dissent from the AMA's position against assisted suicide. The American Pharmaceutical Associadon opposes the bill, but has a policy opposing any law that forbids pharmacist-assisted suicide. The California Medical Association is urging the AMA to reverse course and oppose the bill - but its chief argument is that the federal bill would counter Oregon 's "important and overdue effort " to legalize assisted suicide !

Finally, Senator Wyden himself is working hand-in-glove with the assisted suicide movement, His top advisor on the bill has written books justifying "rational suicide" for sick and depressed people.

These findings should strengthen the resolve of Congress to pass what may be the only pending pro-life bill with a good chance of being signed by President Clinton. The only reason now for the Senate not to move this bill is that it simply can 't work up sufficient concern about the federal government 's current role in helping to kill terminally ill patients in Oregon.

The fact is this: Each of the 43 patients committing state-approved suicides thus far in Oregon received their lethal doses by federal authorization, using federal prescribing licenses. If that doesn 't send a chill up the spines of lawmakers concerned about abuse of government power, nothing will.

Once you find an abuse this egregious, you put a stop to it. The Senate 's Republican leadership should not delay, but bring up the Pain Relief Promotion Act now.

Richard M. Doerflinger is Associate Director for Policy Development at the Secretariat fo r Pro-Life Activities, National Conference of Catholic Bishops.

It was a deli g ht to see Dolores Maso and David Martin on the front page of the May 26 Catholic San Francisco. However I was disappointed that they were neither identified nor acknowledged in the inside article. Mrs. Maso 's contribution to the religious education of public school students is not limited to the number of years she has served.

The attention she shows students is reflected in their high attendance. She constantly and patientl y shows her concern for their safety. What a caring role model she presents to them. As Reli gious Education secretary, she has been the glue that has held this program together for 35 years.

If Mrs. Maso is the glue , David Martin is the oil that makes things run smoothly. He willing ly takes on any task asked or him from picking up attendance cards to serving as a substitute teacher.

As (he former Religious Education coordinator at the Church of the Visitation , I had the joy and honor to work with these two people and I am thankful for the experience .

You couldn 't have picked two better people lo spotlight on the front page to personif y the dedicated work of those in Religious Education.

Mary Ann Bouey San Francisco

like shaking hands or touching hands in passing food. And I have not known any of our hundreds of volunteers to catch disease from these peop le , many of whom are far less likel y to wash their hands.

Let 's keep handshaking. It is our opportunity to make human contact with our nei ghbors . For those who do not want to shake hands , just look into the other person 's eyes and say, "Peace be with you " or "Good morning. " They will get the message and the contact will have been made.

Michael Siani San Francisco

Communion question

In a recent column (April 21), Falher Milton Walsh tells the story of a young man he met at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Father Walsh explained that he advised the man , who had been away from the Church for two years, to receive Communion and Father would hear his confession after Mass.

A question and a coup le of thoughts: Does Canon Law consider a circumstance such as this sufficient reason to receive Communion before confession? After all, Paul warns sternly against unworth y reception of the Eucharist, going so far as to say that anyone who does so is guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord.

The potential pastoral problem is this: Father Walsh's column could give someone the wrong idea. For instance, a guy in the pew at Sunday Mass might say to himself, "Well I slept with my girlfriend last night, but , according to what I read in the new Catholic paper, I don 't see why I can 't go to Communion now and go to confession later."

Charles Harvey San Francisco Ed. note : The above is in refer\ ' s story that he ence to Father Walsh | had gone to celebrate the Eucharist on Easter Monday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and was joined by a devout young man from Mexico. Althoug h the man was very familiar with the prayers of the liturgy, when it came time for Commun ion he declined , saying 7 can ' t receive Communion because I ' ve been away from the Church for two years and haven ' t gone to confession .'

Father Walsh suggested the man receive Communion and Father would hear his confession right after Mass , which he did.

Father Milton Walsh provides the following response to the reader ' s letter : I agree that we must not be cavalier in regard to the reception of Communion; and I certainl y wouldn 't want peop le to get the idea that they should not go to Confession before receiving Communion if they are conscious of serious sin.

I made the decision to invite the man to receive Communion for the following reasons: 1. The man went to great trouble to find the sacristy in order to go to a weekday Mass, and by his responses clearl y indicated that he was an active Catholic; 2. When he told me he could not receive Communion, it was not because he had been away from the Churc h, but because he had not been to confession.

Some cultures still tie reception of Communion to confession more rigorousl y than ours, and it seemed to me the hurdle for him was simpl y that he had not been to confession: 3. It was not a matter of his going to confession "later" (as in "sometime"), but rather after we concluded Mass. Of course there was the slim possibility that his situation was such that he could not receive any sacraments, but it seemed a chance worth taking under the circumstances.

I certainly viewed the situation as exceptional , and we priests often find ourLETTERS, page 22

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Last word on hands

I thoroughl y agree with the writer from Novato (Letters, May 26) about the shaking of hands at Mass. I had an unpleasant experience.

The person in front of me obviously had a cold and runny nose and had no tissue or handkerchief. He was constantl y wiping his nose with his hand.

Then at the kiss of peace he extended his hand to me. It was revolting.

What an uncomfortable position to be in - to have to shake his hand after that. I couldn 't refuse - what could 1 do?

Mary Wri ght San Francisco

Let 's keep handshaking

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In response to the recent flurry of letters questioning the need for the handshake during Mass: As a long-time Catholic Worker, I appreciate handshaking and sharing of food as ways to bridge the gap between peop le in our community. For Catholics , the Mass is a community event, sharing the bread and wine and praying together. The handshake is a good way to reach out to neighbors in the pews.

In serving breakfast to homeless people, volunteer members of Dorothy Day House often are squeamish at first about eating the same food as homeless people who may be smell y and dirty. But this fear drops away after a few meals and allows a sharing of bread , eggs, coffee and conversation. There is nothing that bridges the gap between homeless people and the rest of us

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Guest Commentary

Unity workshop renews commitment

Father P. Gerard O'Rourke J_ he annual National Workshop on Christian Unity (NWCU) brings hundreds of Christians together who are committed to the work of ecumenism (technicall y ecumenism has to do with Christians onl y). This year 's workshop took place May 15 to 18 in Louisville , Ky. A broad-based group of Louisville Christians were our hosts. Archbishop Thomas Kell y was a very generous , conspicuous and eloquent host for all of us.

It is deeply appreciated when the local Bishop and Judicatories serve as good hosts. In this respect this was one of the best venues!

A noticeable facet of this year 's workshop was the emphasis on interreligious and interfaith issues and concerns. Ten years ago these issues were not mentioned. The workshops sponsored by the Catholic group (NADEO) were 1, Interchurch and Interreli gious marriages. 2. The state of JewishCatholic relations and 3. Ecumenical imp lications ol Orientate Lumen , Pope John Paul's second letter about the Eastern Catholic Churches.

There were 12 other major seminars on many issues including authority; sp irituality; being Christian in a pluralistic world; baptism and its ecumenical implications; ecumenical/interfaith ministry; national impact of recent ecumenical agreements; responsibility throug h investment , and ecumenical

responsibility; and Orthodoxy and the ecumenical Renew booklets on ecumenical and interreli gious topmovement. ics for seasons four and live.

Catholics , including Eastern Catholics , were What is the value of this annual workshop? For very well represented. Not all dioceses were repre- me it is our coming together as ecumenical peop le to sented but the numbers have been steadil y increasing. be renewed in our commitment to the ongoing and Lay peop le are developing beg inning lo work. ...the Annual Workshop for Christian Unity lake over as For us ecumenical Catholics it is essential to the national ecumenical scene. directors in allows us to various dioce- It emp hasizes for us all the impo rtance of deepen our relases including tionshi ps with our neighbor keep ing alive the spiri t of Christ 's request to our national Oakland with Catholic group. the recent be one as He and the Father are one.

It allows us to appointment meet our ot Mrs. Sheila McCanla.

National team of experts from the National Bishops Office The Episcopals , lhe Lutherans (ELCA), the in Washington D.C. It provides us with an opportunity to Presbyterians , United Church of Christ , United meet our new epsicopal chair, Bishop Tod Brown , Bishop Methodist , American Baptists were good supporters of of Orange, Calif., who is a really enthusiastic leader for the this annual event. whole country in this field. It is also a moment to meet with Conspicuously absent were representatives of the my fellow ecumenical directors in California. The are doing Evangelical , Pentecostal , Holiness and Assembl y of great work and clearly enjoy their work.

God Churches. Most troublesome for me by their It is a wonderful opportunity to meet, mingle with absence , especially this year, were the Orthodox and develop lasting relationshi ps with other Christian Churches , including a scheduled speaker who was ecumenists. We learn together . We become better sorel y missed by many of the participants. informed of one another 's agendas. We share meals One scheduled speaker did comment on the together like Jesus did with his disci ples. You know that recent , gradual withdrawal of Orthodox Churches we are making progress when we can kid one another from ecumenical events , nationall y and worldwide. On and banter with one another as we share our stories. the local scene I have not found this to be true. In fact Yes, despite the incomp leteness and disappointour relationshi ps with the local Orthodox Churches are ments alluded to earlier on , the Annual Workshop for cordial and supportive.

Christian Unity is essential to the national ecumenical So when you hear people like me requesting scene. It emphasizes for us all the importance of keepprayer for Christian unity you know there is much to ing alive the spirit of Christ 's request to be one as He do within our Christian Churches to bring us together and the Father are one. (John 17:21). It also spurs us while fully acknowled ging our diverse and unique on to renew our efforts to include our absent brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. gifts.

In our Archdiocese lhe Renew 2000 process is Next year the national workshop will be in giving parishioners at the local level a chance person- San Diego! ally to reach out to Christians who live in their neighborhoods. One of the persons I thanked at the event in Louisville was Father Phil Latronico , ecumenical Father O'Rourke directs the Archdiocese's Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. director for the Archdiocese of Newark , who compiled

Guest Commentary ==^==

Evangelizing by example The Mormons are evangelizing my 17-year-old daughter, and it isn 't with words.

Nearly a year ago, our family was transferred from Texas to Tucson. The move came at a difficult time for our two older children - smack dab in the middle of their high school years. As anyone who has ever done it knows , moving is a difficult experience , especially when you are in that horrible p hase of life known as adol escence. In high school , friends are everything and having a group is imperative. The Mormons offered both to my daug hter and while I must admit 1 was leery they would try to convert her, my reservations vanished quickly.

These are great kids. They spurn alcohol , don 't date until they are 16, profess chastity until marriage and believe in reaching out to the new kid on the block. These are virtues the Catholic Church encourages also, but as my daughter said, "No one walks around and identifies kids as Catholic by their actions.

Everyone here knows who the Mormons are because they all hang out together and act a certain way."

That is a terribl y sad statement - that the worl d cannot identif y Catholic teens by their manner.

Wouldn 't it be great if we observed a child' s behavior with others and could then say with confidence , "Ah, that must be a Catholic kid"?

Mormons are raised , from the time they are quite

small, to believe they can be instruments of grace that God might use to bring people closer to Him and they view reaching out to strangers as part of their mission from God. Why don 't Catholic teens believe this? I think , perhaps , it is because we Catholic adults haven 't taught them.

Ask yourself these questions: Besides saying grace at meals or attending Mass, when was the last "spiritu al moment" you shared with your child? When was the last time you asked your teen to tell you what Catholics believe? When was the last time you explained to your kids that extending the hand of friendshi p is a way to spread God' s kingdom?

If you 're like me, you probabl y haven 't done any of those things often enoug h.

Not only has parental education at home been lacking with Catholic youth , but commitment from many parishes , as well. I realize church isn 't supposed to be all fun and games, but for too long our Masses have been irrelevant to teens and our youth groups unorganized and poorly funded. There are a few parishes with priests who preach to teens, conducting "shared homilies " with the youth in the congregation.

And there is a smattering of youth programs such as "Life Teen" which engage Catholic teens in a meaningful way in church life. But these instances are the

exception , not the rule. In order to keep our kids Catholic , we need to make these exceptions commonp lace and ensure they happen early and often in a child's life.

To do that will require two things Catholics are often loath to g ive - money and time. Pastors need to g ive lots of money and parents need to give lots of time. It is a big investment , but the future of the church is worth it.

If our children have more fun at the Baptist youth group than at a Catholic one, don 't blame the Baptists .

If they find more sp iritual food down the road with the Methodists because the pastor makes an effort to teach the faith in the language of youth , don 't blame the Methodists. And if a teen is welcomed so warmly by Mormons that she is naturally drawn to them, don 't blame the Mormons for "evangelizing " her.

When these things happen , we can only blame ourselves for failing to engage our children in a active and educational faith life al home, for not providing vibran t youth activities at our parishes and for not explaining clearly that becoming someone 's friend is a great way to show you are Catholic.

Renee Morton is a widely syndicated columnist and frequent contributo r to the Catholic Press

Catholic On Purpose

Jesus: 'I have been with you' JLt happened again this morning.

1 was listening to a song about Jesus that quotes him as saying, "From the beginning of time , I have been with you. You are mine," and I burst into tears.

The thought of Jesus telling me this brings such comfort and relief that nearly every time I contemplate these words I cry.

I play this song while I am driving and I listen lo it at various times of day, in fluctuating moods. It doesn 't matter if I feel happy, hurried , or hopeless, the message takes me to my former self, a girl who couldn 't get to know Jesus.

I ciy because I needed Jesus so much before I realized He truly was there. I asked for Him, but 1 didn 't know he stayed with me. I didn 't know He cared enough to do so.

I grew up becoming more independent with each passing year. I focused on success in school , my looks, and "having a good time," which often didn 't turn out so good.

I frequently felt utterly lost, but I did my best to cling to what I thought would be good for me. In the process, and especially around what I thought I was supposed to do

for "fun ," I made a lot of mistakes. I was taking the word of society-at-large, the wrong people.

One of my college roommates worked with the Special Olympics every summer and studied psychology so she could help disabled people. I honesUy had no understanding of how or why she would be interested in such work.

She was so evolved at age 20 that she was already serving other people. I am just now feeling spiritually full enough to try to serve others. Only now, twelve years later, am I coming to understand the j oy one can feel in being "selfless " and "leaving it up to God." I feel so relieved that Jesus was indeed "with me," during every day of my life.

Jesus was with me when I woke up afraid. Jesus was with me when I put myself in danger. Jesus was with me when I denied Him. Some days were great, even "back then." In my defense I tried to be a good person. I just didn 't know how to go about it exactly.

But the song says Jesus means me when He says, "You are mine." The girl who wouldn 't have helped at Special Olympics unless it was a college requirement to be

figured into her grade point average. That girl is Jesus 'girl . The person who has been so judgmental of herself and others at times.

That person is Jesus ' girl.

And now, the grown woman who is beginning to glimpse real mercy and faithfulness. She belongs to Jesus also.

He never wrote me off. He didn 't come to write people off, as a friend recently reminded me. He came to give life so that we might have it abundantl y.

Abundant love, abundant forgiveness. He has always been here to give these to me, to all of us.

If I could go back to the girl I used to be, I would hold her hand and tell her, "It's okay. See? It 's okay. Jesus is right here."

Kamille Maher is a staff writer for Catholic San Francisco

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Catholic identity: restating the obvious Spokane 's Gonzaga University has received much attention the past two years because of the terrific performance of its men 's basketball team in the NCAA tournament. But hoops are not the only terrific thing at Gonzaga, which has one of America 's best Catholic university presidents in Jesuit Father Robert J. Spitzer.

A half-century ago, in a time of great moral confusion, George Orwell noted that things had come to such a pass that restatement of the obvious was the first duty of good men. Fadier Spitzer is a good man, and his recent restatement of the obvious, in a letter to his faculty, is worth a lengthy quote. You'll get the context from the content: "Dear Colleagues: I understand that there has been a discussion on the [campus] e-mail regarding my actions toward Planned Parenthood. A couple of faculty members indicated that it would be helpful for me to clarify my position as I did for the Board of Trustees.

"First, I denied Planned Parenthood access to this campus not because of what they say, but because of what

QplsTION CORNER Father J ohn Dietzen

Q- All those predictions we heard about the end of the world as the new millennium was starting are amusing , but also confusing . Television preachers still talk as if the time â&#x20AC;&#x201D;they call it the raptureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;will come any day now. Two of our f riends are totally taken up with the idea and tell us we are in for a great and terrible surprise. (Florida) A. The belief that the final coming of Christ is near does have a curious history.

The idea is not totally new, of course. We know from the New Testament that believers in the first decades of Christianity seriously anticipated Christ's return before the death of people then alive.

It didn 't take long, however, for it to sink in that Christianity was in for the long haul. As Jesus said, no one knows the day or the hour.

During the following centuries a variety of sects appeared, each claiming the final time was at hand, but they all died away.

they do. They are one of the largest abortion providers in the United States and have an aggressive political agenda to promote this. The Catholic Church interprets abortion as ' the killing of an innocent.' According to this interpretation , I consider Planned Parenthood's actions to be blatantly contrary to the Catholic and Jesuit character of the university and its mission.

"Our Guest Speakers Policy states, 'The president reserves the right to deny usage of Gonzaga 's facilities to [anyone] ... whose values are blatantl y contraiy to those of the university or whose presence would ... seriously embarrass on compromise the university.' Inasmuch as Gonzaga is a Catholic and Jesuit university, and Planned Parenthood's actions are blatantl y contrary to this Catholic and Jesuit identity, I exercised my right as president to deny usage of Gonzaga 's facilities to them.

"As president , I must represent the concerns of all university stakeholder groups (trustees , regents, alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff , benefactors , and the Catholic Church). Planned Parenthood's presence (due

to their actions) would have embarrassed the s university before many a of these stakeholders. uj Perhap s more imporZ H tantl y, it would have o caused them to think that we had seriously compromised our Catholic and Jesuit identity, giving imp licit university sanction to what the Catholic Church interprets as ' the killing of an innocent...' "... [Some] believe I acted too precipitousl y. I take this to mean that people believe I did not adequately discuss my position on this matter with students and faculty prior to making my decision. The fact is, I was left witii no other option . The group who sponsored this event did not seek [university] approval. They did not even identif y themselves in their advertisements. It took Student Life CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE, page 17

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George Weigel

Why do some Christians believe the end is near?

The modem, and longest lasting, millenarianist movements began in the 1830s. William Miller, a New York farmer and preacher, predicted the world would end on March 21, 1843, a year he picked by counting the years between the prophet Daniel (Daniel 8) and the restoration of Jerusalem in 457 B.C. .

When that and other predicted days passed, he lost a large segment of his followers , who had begun calling themselves Adventists ("coming").

Some maintained, however, that Christ did arrive in 1844, but invisibly. TCiey devoted themselves to spreading the word, transferring their day of worship to Saturday.

Seventh Day Adventists now have grown into the millions, but the theme of their mission remains that the Second Coming is imminent. They do not forecast a specific time.

Jehovah's Witnesses are another offshoot. Among other beliefs, they hold that Jesus returned invisibly in 1914, and Satan is preparing for the great battle with Jesus, which could occur any day.

Additional millions of fundamentalist Christians are convinced the "end" will first bring the rapture when God will take up the good people to reign with Him. Then , after seven years of earthquake, famine and other tragedies, the battle of Armageddon will destroy multitudes of lives. A millennium of peace will follow, and finally, sometime, the conclusive total victory over Satan.

Generally, the millenarianists base their theories on highly unconventional interpretations of apocal yptic passages

in the books of Daniel, Ezekiel and Revelation , and , in the case of the rapture, First Thessalonians 4 and 5.

A common scenario lists three conditions before all this can happen. A new Jewish state will be founded (already fulfilled) . Jews will repossess the old city of Jerusalem (also supposedly accomplished in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war). And the Jewish temple will be rebuilt on its ancient site.

These conditions explain much of the fundamentalist opposition to such associations as the United Nations and the European Union, and the militant alliance of Christian evangelical bodies with Israel in the Middle East peace initiatives, all of which are thought to delay the final battle with Satan and thus the final coming of Christ.

The third condition is particularly problematic. Previous Jewish temples occupied the site on which now stands the Dome of the Rock, the Mosque of Omar, an impressive structure which dominates the skyline of old Jerusalem. It has been a sacred place for Muslims for more than 1,300 years.

The temple could not be rebuilt without destruction of this holy place, which from any perspective today would be cataclysmic for world peace. Some groups, however, believe it can and must happen to fulfill God 's plan .

Most mainstream Christians believe, as we say in the acclamation at Mass, that Christ will come again. We don't organize our spiritual life around supposedly frightening implications of that event.

(Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen at Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651 ; or e-mail: jjdietzen@aol.com. )

SCRIPTURE & LITURGY Pentecost marks end of Easter with a promise The final day, the fiftieth (pentecost meaning fifty) day, of our Easter celebration arrives this Sunday, ending our annual celebration of the Lord's Easter victory (Lent, the Triduum, and Eastertime). We have prepared and initiated new members into our parishes; we have hel ped them understand the implications of the Easter sacraments; we have renewed our own baptismal commitment to being Church ; we have tried to find new ways to encourage the new life in us to surface and be shared. What , then , is the "parting shot" the Church gives us this final , this pentecost day?

We hear the wonder of what it means to be Church: we are the renewed People of God able to speak the language of love; we are the body of Christ gifted for each other; we are sent to proclaim the Gospel , even as Jesus was sent.

Acts presents the Church and our parish communities as the renewed People of God because the Spirit of Jesus moves us. You recall the inaugural experience of the People of God at Mount Sinai when the divine "special effects" department outdid itself: "On the morning of the third day (here were thunders and li ghtenings, and a thick cloud upon the mountain , and a very loud trumpet blast , so that all the people in the camp trembled.... And Mount Sinai was wrapped in smoke, because the Lord descended upon it in fire; and the smoke of it went up like the smoke of a kiln , and the whole mountain quaked greatly." (Exodus 19:16,18).

Is there any doubt that the author believes the all hol y God is approaching Israel to make it his own People? Is there any doubt that the author of Acts sees the Spirit-filled Church and parishes as the renewed People of God, approached by the same God throug h Jesus Christ: "And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind and it filled the entire house where they were.

Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire... "?

Acts proclaims that God has had pity on our pli ght. God

Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-1 1; Psalm 104; / Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23

Father David M. Pettingill has sent the Holy Spirit through the risen Jesus upon us who have been initiated into his Church. The Spirit gathers us in his love and enables us to speak each other 's languages, the language of hospitable welcome and inclusion. "And at the sound, the crowd gathered and was bewildered , because all heard them speaking in their own language." Far from being Babel revisited , we have been made Babel reversed. / Corinthians remind s us of our boundary-breaking unity where all labels of division are removed: " 'For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one spirit." Yet the Sp irit 's gifts in all their variety shine in their use for the Church as body parts serve the entire person: "As a body, is one thoug h it has many parts, and all the parts, though many, are one body, so also Christ."

John sees this renewed People of God that we are, capable of speaking the universal language of love, gifted with the Spirit 's graces, always being sent as Jesus was sent (" 'As the Father has sent me, so I send you ' "); always being "breathed on" by the Risen One, who gives his Spirit; alway s empowered to preach the gospel and to decide who is to be admitted to the baptismal bath of forgiveness based on their reaction to our preaching (" 'Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them.'")

What an agenda we have: reconciliation of parish factions , finding our lost "common ground ," reconciling disenchanted and lapsed Catholics , evangelizing our nei ghborhoods , finding new candidates for the R.C.I.A. process. And the pentecost Word and Eucharist say we can do it all and more!

Questions for RENEW 2000 Small Communities 1. What one area of your parish needs the hel p of your small community? How will you tiy to help?

2. Who are the most marginalized in your parish? What type of outreach can you invent?

3. Have you invited newly initiated into your smal l community? Why not do so?

4. What outreach does your small community offer to lapsed Catholics?

Father David Pettingill directs the archdiocesan Office of Parish Life.

Pentecost and the unity of the Holy Spirit On this feast of Pentecost we come to the end of the Easter Season and we observe the annual commemoration of that day when the Holy Spirit first descended upon the disciples fifty days after the resurrection. In celebrating such a memorial we do not merely remember a long past event. More importantly we profess and celebrate the presence and action of the Hol y Spirit in the Church today.

The preface to the eucharistic prayer for the feast proclaims the saving events of that first Christian Pentecost as taking place "today": "Today you sent the Holy Spirit on those marked out to be your children by sharing the life of your only Son, and so brought the paschal mystery to its comp letion. Today we celebrate the great beginning of your Church when the Holy Spirit made known to all peoples the one true God, and created from the many languages of man one voice to profess one faith .

The Call to Unity on Pentecost Almost every time the Holy Spirit is mentioned in the prayers of the liturgy, such images of unity are attached. The bond of love within the Trinity, the Holy Spirit gathers us into one Church. If the person and meaning of the Holy Spiri t eludes us, perhaps it is because Christian unity is so elusive.

The Spirit is the source of unity, and unity is the sign of the Spirit 's presence and action.

Consider the opening prayer for the vigil Mass of Pentecost: "Almighty and ever-living God , you fulfilled the Easter promise by sending us your Holy Spirit. May the Spirit unite the races and nations on earth to proclaim your glory." The source of unity, the Spirit is sent to overcome all divisions. The alternate opening prayer for that Mass expresses this beautifully: "Father in heaven, fifty days have cele-

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the better part of a day to identif y who was inviting Planned Parenthood to use Gonzaga's facilities ... It is difficult forme to see how 1 could have discussed my position with the group extending the invitation when they seemed to have taken every step possible to avoid detection.

"I apologize for any misunderstanding that may have occurred in the last two days, but I believe my position is valid, responsible to all our stakeholders, supported by our

Father John Talesfore brated the fullness of the mystery of your revealed love. See your people gathered in prayer, open to receive the Spirit 's flame. May it come to rest in our hearts and disperse the divisions of word and tongue. With one voice and one song may we praise your name in joy and thanksgiving."

The Prayer for Unity at every Mass Such prayer for unity in the . Spirit is not limited to Pentecost. We conclude the eucharistic prayer with a proclamation of the Spirit 's unity each time we gather for the Mass: "Through Him (Christ), With Him and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Sp irit, all honor and glory is yours Almighty Father, forever and ever." ' Guest Speakers Policy, and supported unanimously by our Board of Trustees. I look forward to discussing this with you in the upcoming days."

Readers may wonder why Father Spitzer 's restatement of the obvious is worth noting. The answer is that this kind of forthri ght and unapologetic leadership wouldn 't have happened on many, perhaps most, Catholic campuses around the country. The invitation to Planned Parenthood would have been issued; there may or may not have been "dialogue"; in the end, the administration would have caved.

It has happened time and time again. When Georgetown

Just as we invoke the Holy Spirit upon the bread and wine to transform them into the Body and Blood of Christ in the eucharistic prayer, so too we call upon that Spirit to transform us into one body. "May all of us who share in the body and blood of Christ be brought together in unity by the Holy Sp irit?' (Eucharistic Prayer 2); "Grant that we, who are nourished by his body and blood, may be f illed with his Holy Sp irit, and become one body, one spirit in Christ."

(Eucharistic Prayer 3); "Look upon this sacrifice which you have given to your Church; and by your Holy Spirit, gather all who share this one bread and one cup into the one body of Christ, a living sacrifice of praise." (Eucharistic Praye r 4) Archbishop Levada described this Spirit and unity in his homily at the Chrism Mass of 1998. His words are most appropriate on Pentecost when we celebrate the birth of the Church 2000 years ago and the birth of the Church "today" and everyday. "To be 'one spirit' in Christ is surely first of all to live in - and to seek to imitate in all that we do - the love of the Father for the Son and of the Son for the Father - the love which is the Holy Spirit. To be 'one spirit' is to be a people of charity and love, and to live that one spirit of love in our dail y lives. To become the Church of the new creation, we must constantly sunender to the obedience of love. And to love in the Holy Spirit , we must pray again and again on our knees 'Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful , and kindle in us the fire of your love!' Only the power of that love can make us apostles of Christ 's good news to a world hungry for the love of its Creator Spirit."

Father John Talesfore directs the Office of Worship University also a Jesuit-led school-permits Larry Flynt, an abuser of women through the crudest pornography, to appear at a university-sanctioned event, it seems clear th at, in certain quarters, a spurious notion of "academic freedom" tramps "Catholic identity" and "Catholic values" in even the most extreme cases.

And that is why the renewal of Catholic higher education in America in the 21st century will be led by Gonzaga, not Georgetown.

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

Respect Life

Essay awards given to students

Awards were presented to more than Harriman , pastor , and Georg e Wesolek , 300 elementary and high school winners director of Public Policy and Social of the annual Respect Life Essay Contest Concerns/Respect Life offices of the on May 28 at St. Cecilia Parish's newly Archdiocese.

More than 600 students entered the blessed Durocher Pavilion , in the Sunset.

Preceding the awards ceremony, 10th annual contest sponsored by the Life Program of the Archbishop William J. Levada celebrated Respect Mass with Father Michael Harriman and Archdiocese.

Winning cateFather Lawrence gories included grand Goode concelebratprize , first prize and ing. honorable mention.

In the Archbishop 's Cash prizes of $100 homil y, he congratufor grand prize and lated all who entered $50 for first p lace the contest and spoke winners were awardof the important coned to first throug h tribution (heir work ei ghth grades and symbolized.

He $200 for grand prize, encouraged the more $100 for first p lace than 1 200 attendees and $50 for second "to be strong in their faith" and to recogp lace winners were awarded for hig h nize that "we are all Elizabeth Dekle of Immaculate school students. sons and daug hters of Conception Academy in the city The theme of the God and members of was congratulated for her First essays was "Famil y: the human family.

Prize winning essay in the high , - Celebrate Proclaim God' s love," he said , school category by George and Serve Life." The "is like famil y love, it Wesolek director of Public Policy , children younger surrounds us, it nurConcerns/Respect Life and Social wrote about instances tures us, it supp orts offices of the Archdiocese. where their families us , and it serves us." could assist other Winners were conFather Michael families with young children and how gratulated on stage by Respect Life Essay Award Winners Marin County Holy Family Academy, ReginaT. Slreett, Grade 3, First Prize - Marin - Grades 34 St Isabella , Kristin MacDougald , Grade 2, Grand Prize -All Counties -Grades 1-2 Adam Bogged , Grade 2, First Prize - Marin -Grades 1-2 Katie Young , Grade 6, First Prize - Marin - Grades 5-6 Kaia Grgich, Grade 7, co-Grand Prize -All Counties Grades 7-8 San Francisco County SI. Emydius, Allyson Alberto, Grade 8, First Prize - San Francisco Grades 7-8 St Gabriel , Delaney Woo, Grade IB , First Prize - San Francisco Grades 1-2 St. Thomas the Apostle, Lia Schallert , Grade 4, First Prize - San Francisco Grades 3-4 SIS. Peter & Paul, Michelle Chan, Grade 5, First Prize - San Francisco Grades 5-6 Star of the Sea, Andrew Bollman , Grade 6, Grand Prize - All Counties Grades 5-6 San Mateo County Holy Angels, Rebeca Colom, Grade 3, First Prize - San Mateo Grades 3-4 Our Lady of Mercy , Marie Sambilay, Grade 2, First Prize - San Maleo Grades 1-2 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Jim Gonzalez, Grade 8, First Prize - San Mateo Grades 7-8 St Catherine of Siena Karen Vince, Grade 8, co-Grand Prize - All Counties Grades 7-8 St Robert, Jacqueline Nevarez, Grade 4, Grand Prize -All Counties -Grades 3-4 St. Veronica, Dana Campbell, Grade 6, First Prize - San Mateo Grades 5-6

Respect Life Essay Honorable Mention Marin County Our Lady of Loretto, Mary Delahunty, Grade 7, Genevieve Campos, Grade 7, Alex Madero, Grade 7, Carly Valente, Grade 8 St. Anselm, Mackenzie Shea, Grade 4, Tommy Pardini, Grade 4, Katy Pizza, Grade 4 St Isabella, Chelsey Richeson, Grade 3, Nick Davantes, Grade 4, Erika De Martini, Grade 4, Veronica Herico, Grade 4, Elizabeth Hertzberg, Grade 5, Louisa Rock, Grade 6, Lauren Herrera , Grade 7, Lindsay Ryan, Grade 7, Breanna Kennedy, Grade 8, Katie Dobbs, Grade 8, Victoria Collins, Grade s

St. Hilary, Nicole Gantos, Grade 6, Daniel Ross, Grade 6, Jillian Bruschera , Grade 6, Molly Robinson , Grade 7 St Patrick, Ian Arthur, Grade 7, Nora Stillman , Grade 7, Jack O'Neill , Grade 7,, Tessa Gilreath, Grade 8, Maria Martin , Grade 8 San Francisco County Corpus Christi, Sol Granados, Grade 1, Jeanoe Est ipona , Grade 1, Jose Marzan, Grade 3, Charisse MacDula, Grade 5, Franco Cruz, Grade 5, Jon Paul Arcilla Puna , Grade 8 Epiphany School of Reli gion , Benedict Chua , Grade 4, John Mansfield, Grade 4 Holy Name of Jesus, Janet Lee, Grade IB , Kristina Low, Grade IB , Brando Dimapasoc, Grade 2A, Amanda Hwee, Grade 4B, Alex Louie , Grade 4B, Jamize Olawale, Grade 5A, Kristina Ochinnikova, Grade 5, Janice Lau , Grade 6, Matt Chen, Grade 8, Jenna Wong, Grade 8 Holy Name of Jesus School of Religion, Beverly Basas, Grade 4, Julius Diaz, Grade 4 Mission Dolores, Nathan Nguyen, Grade 4 Notre Dame des Victoires, Cameron Heller, Grade 1, Carmen Lam, Grade 5, Ada Lukenovich, Grade 5 Our Lady of the Visitacion, Josephine Guzman, Grade 3, Devon Yanguas, Grade 3, Christine Santa Maria, Grade 4, Angela Wang, Grade 5 Sacred Heart, Oretola Thomas, Grade 2, Ronnisha Campbell, Grade 2, Troy Boyland, Grade 2, Lynnette Brown, Grade 5 St. Anne, Terilyn Aquino, Grade 2, Tanya Susoev, Grade 8 St. Brendan , Cristina Minasian, Grade 8, Regina T. Moore, Grade 8, John Sangiacomo, Grade 8 StBri gid, SelinaAu, Grade 2 St. Dominic, Ashley Nicole Jones, Grade 6, Aubria Jefferson, Grade 6 St Finn Barr, Jeraldine Mendoza, Grade 3, Yvetle Reyes, Grade 3, , Chelsea Videna, Grade 3, Michelle Peredo, Grade 3, Michael Keane, Grade 5 St Gabriel, Gedeon Tegene, Grade 1B, Monica Rodriguez, Grade IB, Vincent Tang, Grade 5A, Ariana Jarrell, Grade 5A St Mary's Chinese Day School, Madeline Wong, Grade 3, Allen Yuen, Grade 5, , Maria Chow, Grade 5, Amanda Cheung, Grade 7, Jody Yuen, Grade 7 St Monica, Celina To, Grade 1, Samantha Wong, Grade 2, Emily Lau, Grade 2, Ian Chadwick, Grade 4, Joe Michael Santos, Grade 4, Michael Kiddy, Grade 5, Dillon Garrison, Grade 5, Catherine Souva, Grade 6, , Lauren Quach , Grade 6, Sophie Ho-Sing-Loy, Grade 6, Catherine Bonanno, Grade 7, Diana Tse, Grade 7 St Paul, Jeannette Hanna, Grade 1, Andrew Colville, Grade 4, Alina Martinez, Grade 4, Vanessa Molina, Grade 8, Bianca Mercado, Grade 8 St Philip, , Lorenzo Rello, Grade 1, Maureen Durnin,

More than 300 elementary students gathered on stage at St. Cecilia 's newly blessed Durocher Pavilion to receive awards for their Respect Life Essays.

they could make older peop le feel accepted.

Students in grades 7-8 and hi gh school were asked to write letters to their parents regarding the Parental Notification Initiative and think about what their parents ' involvement means in their lives and their decision making.

Following are exceipts from some winning essays.

Kristin MacDougald , St. Isabella Grade 2, Patrick Austin , Grade 4, Mouklis , Grade 6, Rosemary O'Leary, Grade 6, Edgar Varela, Grade 6, Sarah Mackota, Grade 8, John Sinaiko, Grade 8 St. Stephen , Michael Lando, Grade 8 St. Thomas More, Charlene ip, Grade 4, Bryan Petroni, Grade 4, Cassie Cottura , Grade 4, Roberto Arguello, Grade 6, Neil Diaz, Grade 6, Vanessa Rae Robinson, Grade 7, James M. Tanedo, Grade 7 St. Thomas the Apostle, Marielle Bautista , Grade 4, Taryn Wong, Grade 4, Stephanie Catahan, Grade 6, Greg Osipolf, Grade 6, Lauren Dimapasoc, Grade 7, Lydia Mandnissow, Grade 7, Katey Jong, Grade 8, Andrea Romano, Grade 8, Maria Mandrussow, Grade 8, Jan Bautista, Grade 8 St Vincent de Paul, Kelsey Vickery, Grade 2, Billy Ysturiz-Dougherty, Grade 2, Rebecca Beames, Grade 2, Alex Cheung, Grade 7, Juliana Rotter, Grade 7, Ladan Shamskhou, Grade 7, Paolo Braccini, Grade 8, Wynne Rohrig, Grade 8, Emily Boyle, Grade 8 Sts. Peter & Paul , Victoria Lee, Grade 4, Ashley Yu, Grade 6 Star of the Sea, Mariane Escalona, Grade 6, Vicky Chen, Grade 7, Lydia Theresa Centeno, Grade 7 San Mateo County All Souls, ' Taylor Common, Grade 4, Ashley Nicole Gertez, Grade 5, Kristine O'Shea, Grade 5, Michelle Calderoni, Grade 6, Kathleen Mendoza, Grade 6, Michael Teani, Grade 6 Good Shepherd, Kyle Germano, Grade I , Kathleen O'Brien, Grade 1, Lucas Saunders, Grade 1, Justin Zupancic, Grade 2, Rebecca Grady, Grade 2, Kristina Williams, Grade 2, Brittany Rozzano, Grade 3 Holy Angels, Michael Fuerte, Grade 1, Monica Fernandez, Grade 2, Monica Mandapat , Grade 2, Natalye Pronio, Grade 3, Cayla Rose Davis, Grade 3, Mark Ruidera, Grade 4, Janette Armas, Grade 5, Stephanie Nordman, Grade 5, Valerie Evangelista, Grade 6, Joseph Annas, Grade 6, Erika Mae Reyes, Grade 8, Diana Valle, Grade 8 Holy Angels School of Religion, Corin Mednuio, Grade 8, Chanel Lacap, Grade 8, Adriana Durante, Grade 8 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Patricia Mendoza, Grade 1, Tara Kai Lam Centeio, Grade 1, Caitlin Griffith, Grade 2, Danielle Perez, Grade 2, Gina Vassallo, Grade 2, Michelle Aurellano, Grade 3, Stacy Johnson, Grade 5, Alyssa Maurino, Grade 5, Patrick Leiva, Grade 5, Amanda Miller, Grade 6, Hannah Hovatter, Grade 7, Sarah Zerzan, Grade 8 Notre Dame, Melissa Kody, Grade 8, Natalie Tarabay, Grade 8 Our Lady of Angels, Claire Collins, Grade 2, Trevor Morse, Grade 3, Alex Ostertag, Grade 3, Molly Meehan , Grade 3, Monica Skelton, Grade 5, Irene Garibaldi, Grade 5, Patrick Holland, Grade 6 Our Lady of Mercy , Jessica Yap, Grade 1B, Christian Reyes, Grade 2B, Sydnie

School , San Rafael , Grand Prize Grades 1-2 "When my cousin was born she had a terrible facial defect...we cried a lot. She is God' s gift because she has shown me it 's not what a baby looks like on the outside but what she is on the inside. I love Bella...and can 't imag ine my life without her."

Jacqueline Nevarez , St. Robert RESPECT LIFE, page 23 Chy, Grade 3, Matthew Perotti , Grade 3, Arielle Cruz, Grade 3, Elissa Jimenez , Grade 3A, Bianca Manalansan , Grade 4A , Rachel Hatch , Grade 4A , Marissa Wong, Grade 4B , Marissa Wong, Grade 4B, Lorraine Villanueva , Grade 6, Jasmin Bomanjee, Grade 6, Rowel Magno , Grade 6, Christian Genese, Grade 6, Jenalyn Sotto, Grade 6, Donna Veridiano, Grade 7B , Lauren Reyes, Grade 7A Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Maddy Tabing, Grade 2, Maritza , Grade 2, Brad y Sullivan , Grade 8, Tessa Cromplon , Grade 8 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School of Religion , Rachelle Ross, Grade 6 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Neil Presto, Grade 3, Jonathan De Aquino , Grade 4, Steven Gorospe, Grade 4, Rolan Gineie, Grade 7, Mikaela Gonzalez, Grade 7, Phoebe Chua , Grade 7, Lauren Sanchez, Grade 8, Rhea Pera, Grade 8, Eric Garcia , Grade 8 St. Catherine of Siena , Teresa Gee, Grade 1, Nina Livelo, Grade 1, Kevin Go, Grade 2, Matthew Nichol , Grade 2, Cassidy Young, Grade 2, Patty Koenigs, Grade 3, Allison Harms, Grade 5, Jeff Powers, Grade 6, Michael Rogers, Grade 6, Kathleen Koenigs, Grade 6, Dina Drennan, Grade 7, Michael Maddox , Grade 7, Fiona Ho, Grade 7, Christop her Villongco, Grade 8, Marisa Pereira Tully, Grade 8 St. Charles, Chelsea Reidy, Grade 3, Kristen Knapp, Grade 4, Erika Flak , Grade 4, Kristina Kern , Grade 7, Jennifer Olsen, Grade 7, Rachael Mikulsky, Grade 7, James Oberhausen, Grade 8 St Dunstan, Nikola Saric, Grade 1, Matthew Leland, Grade 4, Giuliana Scafani , Grade 4, Jessica Gin, Grade 5, Charlene Clee, Grade 5, Brian Harty, Grade 5 St Dunstan School of Religion , Elodie Stephan, Grade 1, Maja Patricia M. Maniquis 1, Brandon Gomez, Grade 1, Robby Garrison, Grade 4, Katie Hutchinson, Grade 7 St Gregory, Chad McDowell , Grade 1, Brandon O'Leary, Grade 2, Catherine Desedare, Grade 5, Brian Linhares, Grade 5, Katie Hutchinson, Grade 7 St Pius, Anthony Bertolacci, Grade 4, Scott Morton , Grade 4 St. Robert, David McKenna, Grade 2, Corey Topper, Grade 2, Christian Murphy, Grade 2, Ashley Nizuk , Grade 3, John Cuddy, Grade 4, Max Proano, Grade 4, Danielle Donohue, Grade 5, Gina Bologna , Grade 5, Sean Kent, Grade 6 St Veronica, Michael Gatt, Grade 1, Cheyenne Westerman Grade 1, Caitlin Ciardella, Grade 1, Steven Cook, Grade 2, Brittany Tom, Grade 3, Anthony Oropeza, Grade 4, Kylie Magner, Grade 4, Matt Faina, Grade 5, Thomas Power, Grade 5, Julia Klein, Grade 5, Maggie Shapiro, Grade 6, Rachel LeBlanc, Grade 6, Ian Del Castillo, Grade 7, Pamela Sevilla, Grade 8, Jennifer Caton, Grade 8 High Schools Notre Dame High School, Chela Gonzales, Grand Prize Kimya Lashgari Immaculate Conception Academy, Elizabeth Dekle, First Prize, Jessica Barcenas, Second Prize, Lincy Barcenas

Cursillo Pilgrimage

Approximately 250 Spanish-language Cursillistas participated in a May 20 pilgrimage from St. Mary's Cathedral to Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco. They celebrated the 30th anniversary of the ordination of Franciscan Father Sergio Santos , the spiritual director for the Hispanic Cursillo. The Jubilee Year celebration started with a reflection at the Cathedral and ended with a Mass with Father Santos as presider , Father Mamerto Sigaran , parochial vicar from St. Paul in San Francisco , concelebrating and Deacon Vicente Servantes from Mission Dolores assisting.

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Sister Anne Lubenko, dies May 25 in Iowa

San Mateo City Councilman Gary Yates, several years later, when they met at a class an impassioned champion for better neigh- reunion. The two have been friends ever borhoods , died unexpectedl y of a heart since. attack on May 21.

Gary Yates is survived by his wife, Yates, 54, was discovered Sunday morn- Linda , and three children.

A funeral mass was celebrated at St. ing by one of his daughters. An autopsy showed that he died of heart failure caused Matthew 's Church on May 25 with burial at by- heart disease , according to Robert Hol y Cross Cemetery in Colma. The famiFoucrault , chief deputy coroner for San ly requests that memorials he donated to PARCA , a nonprofit organization that Mateo County.

A parishioner at St. Matthew Churc h, assists peop le with developmental disabiliYates had served faithfull y as an usher for ties. It is located at 1650S. Amp hleit Blvd., the 7:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday for a num- Suite 213 , San Mateo, CA 94402 ber of years.

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Sister Anne taught in San Francisco at St. Paul Elementary, 1946-50, 1953-55 and 1964-69; Most Hol y Redeemer, 1951-52; St. Philip, 1952-53; and St. Brigid, 1969-70. She also taught in San Jose and Sacramento, Calif. , and in Washington , Montana, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska.

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June 17-23: "Becoming Whom You Contemplate", an individually directed Ignatian retreat entering and contemplating key moments in the life of Jesus.

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2nd Fri. at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke Parish, 1111 Beach Park Blvd., Foster City. Call (650) 345-6660.

1st Fri. at 8 p.m. at Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. Call Mercy Sister Suzanne Toolan at (650) 340-7452.

Consolation Ministry June 17: 'Transforming Grief: A Day of Spiritual Retreat for Those Who Are Grieving the Loss of a Loved One", at St. Isabella Parish, one Trinity Way, San Rafael, Barbara Elordi, Grief Care Coordinator for the Archdiocese , and Consolation Minister, Pat Sack will facilitate the 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. sessions.

Call Barbara at (415) 564-7882.

Drop-in Bereavement Sessions at St. Mary Cathedral, Gough and Geary St., SF on 2nd and 4th Wed., 2:30 - 4 p.m. Sponsored by Catholic Charities and Mid-Peninsula Hospice. Call Sister Esther at (415) 567-2020, ext. 218.

Ongoing Sessions: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish at the Parish Center, Fulton and James St., Redwood City, Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m. Call (650) 3663802. 1st Mon. at 7:30 p.m. and 1st Thurs. at 9:30 a.m., Our Lady of Angels St. Francis Room/Upper Hall, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame. Call Consolation Minister Sarah DiMare at (650) 697-7582. St. Gabriel Parish, 40th Ave. and Ulloa, SF; 1st & 3rd Tues., 7-9 p.m. Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882. St. Hilary Parish, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon; 1st & 3rd Wed., 34:30 p.m. Call Sister Colette at (415) 435-7659.

Structured 8-week Session: Our Lady of Loretto, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, evenings or afternoons available. Call Sister Jeanette at (415) 897-2171. St. Isabella Parish, One Trinity Way, San Rafael, evenings. Call Pat Sack at (415) 479-1560.

For Parents Who Have Lost a Child: Our Lady of Angels Parish, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame, 2nd Mon. Call Ina Potter at (650) 347-6971 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579.

Children/Teen Groups: Call Barbara Elordi at (415) 564-7882.

"Compassionate Friends," a non-profit organization offering friendship and support to families who have experienced the death of a child, meet on 2nd Wed. at 7:30 p.m. St. Anne of the Sunset Parish, 850 Judah St. at Funston, SF. Call Marianne Lino at (415) 892-7969.

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

The date for Fall Fest 2000, the largest Young Adult conference in the region, is Oct. 14. Volunteer opportunities available.

Young Adult communities have been established at the following parishes. Please call the numbers listed for more information. St. Dominic, SF, (415) 5677824; 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.

At the Cemetery

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

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 from throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

For information, calf Kathleen Buckley at (415) 5653672.

ing 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.

Seton Medical Center 's Natural Family Planning program 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.

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Introductory instructions for couples interested in Natural Family Planning are available by appointment from NFP consultant and instructor, Gloria Gillogley. NFP is a method of conception regulation based on fertility awareness and selective abstinence, which can also benefit couples having difficulty conceiving. Call Gloria at (650) 345-9076.

June 16-24 : Novena to Our Lady Perpetual Help marking the 75th anniversary of her patron parish at 60 Wellington. Ave., Daly City. For a copy of novena schedule call (650) 755-9786.

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.

June 17: Memorial Mass for the late Sister Thomasette Connolly, BVM at St. Paul Parish Center at 10 a.m. She was a native of the parish and taught for 30 years in its schools.

June 18: Latin Mass with Gregorian Chant, 5 p.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 180 Harrison Ave., Sausalito. Call Gerald Holbrook at (415) 332- 1765.

June 25: 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. Call (415) 282-0861.

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

Centering Prayer: Mon. 7 p.m.- 8:15 p.m., Most Holy Redeemer Church, 100 Diamond St., SF. Call Sr. Cathy Cahur at (415) 553-8776; Tues. 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Star of the Sea Church, 4420 Geary Blvd., SF. Call Chuck Cannon at (415) 752-8439; Sat. 10 a.m. - 12 noon, St. Cecilia Church, 2555 17th Ave., SF. Call Coralis Salvador at (415) 753-1920; Tue. 7 - 7:50 a.m., St. Raphael Church, 1104 5th Ave., San Rafael. Call Patricia Hartnett at (510) 2156931.

Thursday: The laity prayer cenacle of Marian Movement of Priests meets at 7 p.m., St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 180 Harrison Ave., Sausalito. Call (415) 331-3306.

Mass in American Sign Language is celebrated each Sun. at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Parish, 1801 Octavia (between Pine and California) in SF. A sign language Mass is celebrated at St. Anthony Parish, 3500 Middlefield Rd,Menlo Park on the third Sat. of the month at 10:30 a.m. and later that day at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Marin Catholic High School, 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (at Bon Air Rd.), Kentfield. For information, call St. Benedict at (415) 567-9855 (voice) or (415) 567-0438 (TDD).

Blessed Sacrament Exposition Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, 24 hours everyday, (650) 322-3013. St. Sebastian Church, comer of Bon Air Rd. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae, M - F 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Adoration Chapel, (415) 461-0704. St. Agnes Church, 1025 Masonic (near Page) SF, Fri., 9 a.m. to 10 am, (415) 487-8560. Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame, M- F after 8 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m. St. Isabella Church, One Trinity Way, San Rafael, Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., 1st Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sat. St. Bruno Church, 555 W. San Bruno Ave., San Bruno, 24 hours everyday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. St. Francis of Assisi Shrine, 610 Vallejo St. at Columbus, SF, Fri. following 12:15 p.m. Mass until 4:15 p.m. 2nd Sat. at St. Matthew Church, One Notre Dame Way, San Mateo with Nocturnal Adoration Society of San Mateo County. Call Lynn King at (650) 349-0498 or Jim McGill at (650) 5743918 for times. Corpus Christi Monastery, 215 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Call (650) 322-1801. St. Bartholomew Church, 300 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 1st Fri. from after 8 a.m. Mass until just before next day's 8 a.m. Mass.; St. Dominic Church, Bush and Steiner St., 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. each Mon. and Wed. (415) 5677824. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3 Oakdale Ave., Milf Valley, Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. St. John of God Church, 1290 5th Ave. at Irving, SF. Mondays after 12:10 p.m. Mass, (415) 566-5610; St. Kevin Church, 704 Cortland Ave., SF, 1st Fri. following 9 a.m. Mass until 5:15 p.m. Benediction. Call (415) 648-5751. 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. Cal! (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.

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

Divorce Recovery Course, offering a chance to understand the emotional journey begun with the loss of a marriage, meets Sundays at 7 p.m. through June 25 at St. Dominic Church, SF. $40 fee includes materials. Sponsored by Separated and Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of SF. Call Pat at (415) 389-9780 or Theresa at (415) 666-0876.

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. June 11: Picnic for singles, families and friends at San Bruno Park at 11:30 a.m. Call Ron Landucci at (650) 583-6016. June 15: "Genealogy or Climbing the Family Tree", a New Wings meeting led by Jesuit Father Dan Kendall.

Lectures/Classes/Discussions Thursday morning Lectionary-based Bible studies with Father Jose Corral at St. Anthony Church, 3500 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park. 9 -10:30 a.m. Child care for children 3 years and above is available. Call (650) 366-4692.

Food & Fun 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: Through June 10: Semi-annual half-price sale at the Mt. Carmel Shop, 45 Lovell Ave., Mill Valley.

Everything at half price. Proceeds benefit hot-lunch for homeless program at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (415) 388-4332.

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 - 1 1 p.m.; Sat. noon - 11 p.m.; Sun. noon - 7 p.m. Free parking. Call (650) 323-7914 or www.nativityparish.org/school.

June 17, 18: Garage Sale benefiting San Mateo Pro-Life Council at the home of Gloria Gillogley, 3615 E. laurel Creek Dr., San Mateo. Anyone who would like to donate new or used items for the sale, or who is interested in volunteering to help at the event, should call (650) 345-9076.

Sept. 23: St. Thomas More Community's 1st annual Golf Tournament. Call Lito Mendoza at (650) 3554063 or Gil Palencia at (650) 992-4009.

3rd Fri.: Open house and pot luck dinner and bingo at Catholic Kolping Society, 440 Taraval St., SF. Nohost bar 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; bingo 8 p.m. Call Bill Taylor at (415) 731-1177.

Knights of Columbus of the Archdiocese meet regularly and invite new membership. For information about Council 615, call Tony Blaiotta at (415) 6610726; Dante Council, call Vito Corcia at (415) 5644449; Mission Council, call Paul Jobe at (415) 3336197; Golden Gate Council, call Mike Stilman at (415) 752-3641.

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

Reunions June 9: SFs St. Paul High School, class of 1946 at Irish Cultural Center, 45th Ave. at Sloat Blvd, SF 12:15 p.m. Call June Maffei at (415) 584-7239.

Catholic Charities San Mateo Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) internships available. Full case loads, supervision and training with a wide diversity of clients, ages and issues. Positions in Sept. or sooner.

Call Carmelina Borg , MFT, at (650) 685-5866 or David Ross, Ph.D. at (650) 685-5865 .

Sept. 30: Reunion of the Presentation High School, SF class of 1970 at Alioto's on Fisherman's Wharf , 6:30 p.m. Call Maureen Sullivan Revel at (415) 3864447.

Catholic Charities Foster Care and Adoption and Foster Care Program is looking for prospective adopting families for children. Attend a free information meet-

Looking for. members of Notre Dame des Victoires elementary school class of 1962. Call Dorothy D'Antonio at (650) 589-6523.

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.

"Milestone Class Reunions" for Notre Dame High School, Belmont, classes 1939 through 1994, are being planned now. For information, call Donna Westwood, '64, alumnae relations director, at (650) 595-1913, ext.

351 or e-mail alumnae@ndhs.pvt.k12.ca.us.

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

Our Lady of Angels Elementary School, Burlingame: Attention alumni/former students, parents, 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.

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

Performance June 24: "Herstory: The Mother's Tale: a musical passion play honoring the life of Jesus through the memories of his mother and other disciple at St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary Blvd,SF at 7:30 p.m. Show's composer has also written popular Carpenter's hits, "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "We've Only Just Begun". Tickets $10/$5. Reserved seating $25. Call Kathy at (415) 775-6626, ext. 679.

June 29: Concert by renowned soprano, Franciscan Sister Graciela Maria de los Angeles at St. Mary's Cathedral, Gough and Geary Blvd,SF at 7:30 p.m. The singer left the stage to dedicate her life to the care of orphaned children in Albania. Sponsored by the La Madre de los Pobres Foundation, founded by Franciscan Father Alfred Boeddeker to fight world hunger. Proceeds benefit the work of Sister Graciela's community in Albania. Call (415) 661-7878.

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

Sundays in June: 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 a volunteer to help at its San Rafael Donation Desk. Basic 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) 6218203. The Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns offers 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.

St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco invites you to join them in service to the poor: (415) 977-1270, ext 3003.

Women in Community Service, seeks people to assist women making the transition from public assistance to the workforce. Call Gwen at (415) 397-3592.

Bernal Heights Neighborhood Elders Support Team helps seniors remain at home with rides, food delivery and companionship. Interested volunteers should call Lisa Lopez Coffey at (415) 206-9177.

California Pacific Medical Center is always in need of volunteers. Call (415) 750-6038.

Catholic Charities' St. Joseph Village needs ongoing volunteers for its children's activity program and offers a variety of opportunities in gardening, cooking, clerical and maintenance. Contact Denise Botcheos at (415) 575-4920, ext. 218.

San Francisco's St. Anthony Foundation needs volunteers for its many outreach programs to the poor: (415) 241.2600.

Birthright needs people to work with women faced with unplanned pregnancies. For more information, call Mary Alba at (415) 664-9909.

San Mateo County's Volunteer Center: call (650) 342-0801. For San Francisco Volunteer Center, call (415) 982-8999.

Datebook is a free listing for p arishes, 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., S.F. 94114, or f a xit to (415) 565-3633.

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the play has performed throug hout the U.S. and Ireland obtaining critical acclaim.

The 15 ori ginal songs in the play were written b y Grammy and Emmy nominee , Roger Nichols , husband of Vorndran Nichols , who wrote the popular Carpenters ' hits , "We've Only Just Begun ," "Rainy Days and Monday," and "I Won't Last a Day without You." The play presents a portrait of Jesus through the memories of Mary near the end of her life , and although Mary of Nazareth is the central charac ter, she is one of the many women touched by Jesus who share their memories of Him through words and song.

"As a priest and pastor, I labor to bring the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ to life - week after week ... Never have I found a tool more effective for this purpose than Herstory: The Mother 's Tale " said Father Larry Bower of St. John Catholic Church in Bend , Ore. The musical journey is said to evangelize as Mary reflects upon the wedding at Cana when she asked her Son's help for the first time; Elizabeth , mother of John the Baptist , gives comfort to Mary upon learning she is ' with-child, and Elizabeth speaks of her husband, Zechariah , and his disbelief that Elizabeth too is with-child; the two sisters, Martha and Mary compare their differences, and more.

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Reserved seating is $25, non-reserved are $10 and $5. There is wheelchair accessibility. Tickets can be purchased at Kaufer 's Religious Supplies, 55 Beverly St., S.F., (415) 333-4494. For special group rates and more information call Kath y Lorentz, (415) 775-6626, Ext. 679.

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I wrote the poem "My Mothe r, My Angel" to honor my mother Elnora on Mother 's Day. I know that say ing "Thank you " is not enoug h compared to all the sacrifices and love she has shown me. I hope my poem will be published as a gift to my mother.

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I am writing these lines to tell you \. about a Godsent special angel to me ,^~~~~— to my dad Jake and to my brother Jovet , too.

She has beautiful and compassionate eyes.

She has few but endearing words From my young age she taught me well lb think positive about myself and about other people all the time.

She dries the tears when I cry with a slight touch of her hand.

She has the tender kiss that makes my worries disappear.

I can tell her anything Like when a teenager talks to a peer.

My friends call her Mama because she treats them like her own.

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Notre Dame High School, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, announces an opening for the Director of Development The Director of Development works with the Development Committee of the Board of Directors to establish goals and objectives for the school's advancement efforts,leads the Capital Campaign,directs annual giving, manages foundation and corporate appeals, produces cultivation and fundraising events (in conjunction with the Events Coordinator),plans alumnae outreach and cultivation (in conjunction with the Alumnae Director), oversees publications, spearheads the planned giving and major gifts programs,and oversees management of record keeping and computer support The Director of Development is responsible for operation of the Development Office and supervision of the Development staff including the Events Coordinator and the Alumnae Director.The Director of Development reports to the Princi pal and the Chief Financial Officer and is a member of the Administrative Staff Council.

The school seeks an individual who has experience in development, capital campaigns, volunteer management alumnae relations, and Catholic secondary education.

Candidates should send a detailed cover letter and resume to: Rita Gleason, Principal Notre Dame HEgh School 1540 Ralston Avenue Belmont, CA 94002 E-mail: rgleason@ndhsb.org

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Send resume or apply in person to:

Sisters of Mercy, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame, CA, 94010, (650) 340-7422 or fax to: (650) 347-2550

1 - shi pp ing and receiving clerk 1 — sales clerk Both positions are full time Monday through Friday fro m 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some Saturdays as needed.

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FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS Mercy Hi gh School , Burlingame, is seeking full-time faculty For the 2000-01 academic year in • Reli gion • Biology and Chemistry • Counseling • Campus Ministry Minimum Requirements for Mercy Hi gh School , Burlingame: • Bachelor of Arts Degree and • California Teaching Credential (preferred), or • Master's Degree in an academic disci p line Salary and benefits reflect a competitive range approved b y Mercy Hi gh School's Board of Directors . (Placement on scale is dependen t upon degrees, qualifications, and experience.)

Please FAX/mail your resume and letters of recommendation to Toni Ann Secresl, Assistant Principal Mercy High School 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA 94O10

FAX: (650) 343-2316

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Resp ect Lif e. . . ¦ Continued from page 18 School , San Bruno , Grand Prize Grades 3-4 "God blessed my Grandma with a total of 10 great grandchildren...1 thank God for the special gifts He has given to me and my famil y. Babies and Grand parents are certainl y a blessing fro m God." Andrew Bollman , Star of the Sea School , San Francisco Grand Prize , Grades 5-6 " First , there is nothing in this world more powerful than prayer. I pray for the safety of unborn children every ni ght before I go to bed...Adoption is a real and kind solution...What may have started out as a seriou s problem for one woman can become the most precious gift that we can give on this earth . Freely Cjt Lmf ii.* '

choosing to give your own flesh and blood to someone else to parent in your absence is a selfless act of love."

Kaia Grgich, St. Isabella School , San Rafael , co-Grand Prize Grades 7-8 "It seems to me that the greatest blessing we hav e is our parents...! know the famil y is founded upon love and it is upon love that the famil y grows and develops. This love beg ins the moment of conception...I clearl y remember you telling us that you knew you were carrying life , expecting my brother , even before a test told you that...From that moment , my brother was a person and we were morall y obli gated to protect him."

Karen Vince , St. Catherine of Siena School , Burlingame , Co-Grand Prize Grades 7-8 "As an adopted child , I full y understand the ramifications of teen pregnancy. I am fortunate that my mother decid-

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ed to carry me and give me up for adop- hel p us make many decisions. Please save tion. A parent 's advice is necessary in a us from making mistakes that will affect major decision , such as abortion , the rest of our lives...Don 't condemn us because it affects the rest of that child ' s to living with the results of an immature and poorly thoug ht out decision that life. " Elizabeth Dekle , Immaculate mi ght be devastating for us. An abortion Conception Academy, San Francisco , can have effects , both physical and psycholog icaL.We should not be left on outFirst Prize High School "Dear Grammy, I am writing to you own to make a decision as important as about the Parental Notification how to deal with the life of a child we Initiative...it is so important for you to helped create. support this...I am 15 and some days I am feeling quite mature yet...I have not experienced or deal t October 3-12 with many facets of Feast, of the Holy Rosary H 598 life...I feel the need to discuss things with someDecember 3-1 1 one who is older and Feast of the Immaculate Conception '1 298 more experienced , but sometimes I am afraid of I 'or details contact Jesusa Yap 1-650- 75 7-0571 an adult 's reaction. We rely on our parents to

Bonnie Davis , Principal, 1150 Magnolia Ave., Millbrae, CA 94030; or or FAX (650) 697-9295 Call (650) 697-4730

Catholic mom & 9-year-oldsun need to rent a studio , 1 bedroom apartment, or Ln-lawunit.

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Mount St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth provides client-centered residential care for children and adolescents, and social services to their families. Every day of the last year the children and families of Mt. St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth took steps away from painful pasts toward futures of recovery and fulfillment.

We invite you to become a part of this victory.

Administration Admin Assistant- Proficient with MSWord and Excel and detail oriented. Must have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to multi-task. Previous experience taking meeting minutes is desired. Salary DOE. Adolescent Parenting Program Early Childhood Educator for residential nursery work with 0-3 yr. olds and teen moms. FT, M-F, 8-5. Requires BA or 12 ECE units, experience in parenting education and childcare $11.00/hr. Resumes to: Attn: MM. Counselors for teen mom prog. FT and Relief positions , all shifts , may include and evenings weekends. Start @ $11.00/hr. Req BA degree and clean DMV. Prior exp preferred. Resumes to HR-RTC .

Fax #415-292-5531. Mail to, RTC- Mt. St. Joseph-St . Elizabeth, 100 Masonic Ave., S.F. 94118. EOE. Residential Treatment-Adolescents Counselor- Psychodynamic 12-bed residential treatment program for SED teen girls. FT, PT and Awake overnight openings. Starting at $11.00/hr. Requires BA degree, clean DMV, exp preferred.

Call Mary @(415) 567-8370 X 4046.

Epiphany Program Substance Abuse Coordinator/Recovery Counselor for women's drug treatment. Hrs 9-5. Requires MSW or MA and 3 yrs. experience in women's recovery. Resumes to: Epiphany Director.

Counselors to work in transitional housing program at residential agency for women and children. All shifts. Experience in women's recovery programs, AA or BA preferred. Send resumes to Epiphany Director.

Teacher/Childcare- Nurturing caregivers to work with infants in early intervention program. All shifts available. Requires 12 ECE units or BA in a related field. Xlnt benefits and training. For more info , call (415) 567-8371 ext . 6040 or fax or mail resume to Attn: Epiphany Director.

Mt. St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth provides excellent training and benefits. We promote and strengthen family life through programs based on the values and tradition of service of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin never known to fail.

Most beautiful flouuer of Mt. Carmel Blessed Mother of the Son Of God, ¦assist me In my need. Help me ond shorn me you arc my mother.

Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God. Queen of Heaven ond earth.

I humbly beseech yau from the bottom of my heart to help me In this need. Oh Mary, conceived without sin. Pray for us (3X), Holy Mary. I place this causa In your hands (3X) . Saty prayers 5 days, after 3 days, prayers mill be answered.

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Most beautiful flower of Mr. Carme l Blessed Mother ol the Son nf God, ;issist me in my need. Help me and show me you are iny lumber.

Oh Hoty Mary. Mother of God, Queen of f leaven and earth. I (11111111( 1 beseech you from the bottom ol [>i> heart to hel p me in this need. Oh Mary, conceived without sin. Pray for us (3X). Hnly Mary, I place this cause in your hands ( iX)< Say prayers 3 days, after i days, prayers will be answered .

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assisi me in tny need. Help me and show me you are my mother, Oh Hol y Mary, Mother of God , Queen of Heaven and earth.

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Meals on Wheels Driver Needed Deliver hot meals to the homebound, frail & elderly .

Hours are 1 0:30 am — 1 :00 pm Monday through Friday. Drivers are paid $8.00 per hour. Must have valid driver 's license. Please call Barbara Murray at Catholic Charities.

Meals on Wheels (650) 295-2 1 72.

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6th Grade Homeroom Teacher and 7th & 8th Grade Math All Souls School Send Resume to: Principal , All Souls Schoo l 479 Miller Avenue

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