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The Jubilee Mass 2000 celebration at Pacific Bell Park on Oct. 28 will be the stadium 's f irst major pub lic event, since opening day, April 11 , according to San Francisco Giants officials.

Thousands of pil grims uniting as one Archdio cese will celebrate the Eucharist honoring the birth of Jesus 2000 years ago in the Great Jubilee Year that marks penance, forgiveness , and renewal. The day-long celebration is free. For tickets and more information contact pa rish coordinators or visit the archdiocesan Web site: www.sfarchdiocese.org .

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§ The amphitheater and nearby grotto on the grounds of St. Raymond Parish are used as outdoor prayer sites several times a year, according to Father Ed Bohnert, above , parochial vicar at the Menlo Park parish. On July 16, Msgr. Floro Arcamo , pastor of Belmont 's St. Mark Parish and spiritual director to the Southern San Mateo County Curia of the Legion of Mary, presided at special ceremonies for the group in the open air arena. The day was also Msgr. Arcamo 's 35Ul anniversary as a priest. Filomena Fernandez is president of the parish's Legion of Mary presidium. The amp hitheater was the site of last night 's Back to School Mass and BBQ with St. Raymond pastor, Father Patrick Michaels , presiding.

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by Tom Burke More than 100 volunteers helped 120 Peninsula youngsters enjoy a shopping spree for school clothes at Mervyn 's on Aug. 5, an effort co-sponsored by the well known retailer and the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Mateo County. In addition to $100 gift certificates , each of the children received a new backpack fully stocked with school supplies. Among the chaperones were Henry Reynoso, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Daly City ; Roland Desormereaux, Sal Dominguez, St. Andrew, Daly City ; Joan Ryan, St. Dunstan, Millbrae; Ana Lucas, St. Timothy, San Mateo; and Frank Ferraris, St. Matthew, San Mateo. Lois Fragomeni , who helped from Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, said the experience made her realize again that even in this land of dot.com and other riches, many families are but scraping by. Hats off to SVDP and the many agencies working night and day to help people regain their fiscal footing... .The Parkside District 's St. Cecilia Parish dedicated its multi-purpose Durocher Pavilion on May 25 with Archbishop William J. Levada presiding. Msgr. Michael Harriman welcomed more than 1,000 adults and youth to the new facility named for Sisters of the Holy Names founder Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. "This is your place, you made it happen," Msgr. Harriman told the crowd. Parish council president, Jack Mogannum, said the new building offers a "world of new opportunities" for the parish. Cheers for 4th grader, Steven Arce, who designed the emblem marking the tip-off point on the Pavilion's gym floor. . ..Congrats to Lisa Yenne, a senior at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, on her being invited to this summer's National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. Lisa is an alum of San Francisco's St. Philip Elementary....

More than 250 friends of Estelita Alessandria, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, gathered at a healing Mass on Aug. 10 at San Francisco's St. Brendan Church.

Salesian Father Ben Dabbene, vicar for pastoral ministry, presided. Louis Alessandria , Estelita 's son and executive director of San Francisco 's St. Vincent de Paul Society, said his family was "touched and impressed" by the support....

A "Called and Gifted Workshop" is scheduled for Sister Michaeline Falvey, who was South San principal of St. Cecilia Elementary Francisco 's St. School 40 years ago , stands with Veronica Parish current principal Sister Marilyn Miller at plaque in the recently ded- on Sept. 29-30 and icated Durocher Pavilion naming all "everyone is invitsaid St. 191 Holy Names Sisters who have ed," Veronica' s parish ' served at St. Cecilia s during the council president, last 70 years.

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Michele said the sessions are designed to help people discern their gifts as Church members , family members and members of the workforce. The event is co-sponsored by St. Veronica's, Good Shepherd Parish, Pacifica; St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Burlingame and the School of Pastoral Leadership. Call (415) 242-9087....Lucille and Antonio Sanchez-Corea were presented with a hand-carved stat ue of Our Lady and Child by religious sculptor, Andre LaCombe, for their three years as coordinators of the Kni ghts and Dames of Malta annual pilgrimage to Lourdes....

Pittsburgh Pirate, Dan Serafini, was an early August visitor to PacBell Park where he pitched the Bucs to a win over the Giants. Dan is a 1992 grad of Junipero Serra High School. He and his wife, Renee, live in San Bruno with their children , Daivee and Cooper....Conventual Franciscan Father Stephen Gross, original rector of the City 's National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi was honored by San Francisco s Board of Supervisors and the North Beach Chamber of Commerce earlier this summer.

He was acclaimed for his hard work in hastening the Shrine 's achiev ing national sta- From left: North Beach ambassadortus, a process that at-large Danny Leone; SF Supervisor Alicia Becerril; Conventual usually takes up to eight years. Franciscan Father Stephen Gross.

Father Steve is now national representative to the Franciscans ' third order or lay branches....Longtime parishioner, Victoria Giambruno, reports St. Anne of the Sunset's annual novena to the mother of Mary "left parishioners and visitors renewed and spiritually refreshed." Foimer pastor, Msgr. John T. Foudy, presided at a Mass on Jul y 22. Choirs, led by music director, Richard Davis, were excellent, Victoria said....Salesian Father Larry Lorenzoni lets us know the image of Sts. Peter and Paul on the papal medals that will be awarded at St. Mary's Cathedral in September is the work of Italian artist Enrico Manfreni, sculptor of the doors and a number of bronze panels at the cathedral.

San Francisco 's Holy Family Mission and St. Mary 's Schools honored two Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange at a Mass last month. Sister Rose Marie Menard has been director of reli gious education for 10 years and a religious for 53 years. Sister Lillian Bartosik has served in roles including archivist and tutor for 21 years. Bill Low, a 1931 alumnus of the Chinatow n school , was gift bearer. An all hats off here for Marian Fung, who died recently at the age of 96. Marian was the daughter the late Chu Chew-Shong, who had a major role in establishing the schools.... Dominican Sister Mary Peter Traviss, director of University of San Francisco's Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership, has been awarded an honorary doctorate b y the Marianists' University of Dayton for devoting "her life to the mission of Catholic education ".

Also at USF, Jesuit Father Paul Bernadicou , a member of the USF faculty for more than 30 years, was recently installed as rector of the Jesuit community at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles....Thank s to Martha and Dewey Chambers of Our Lady of Angels , who said a coup la' prayers for our troubled tomato crop; and to St. Pius parishioner, Helen Masarie, who left a box of home-growns on our doorstep . They were delicious. Our plant is actually bearing fruit and we 're hoping for a yield of, at least, two BLTs.

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Charities director 'stabiliz ing ' agency af ter shake-up

By Kamille Maher The new head of Catholic Charities for San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties is working to stabilize the service organization after its former "chief executive officer " and "executive leadershi p team " left Aug. 11 following reports of fiscal mismanagement.

Interim Executive Director Brian Cahill , also executive director of Catholic Youth Organization , explained Charities ' management structure has been altered to remove "corporate trapp ings " instituted by former CEO Frank Hudson.

Hudson had billed the charity for cosmetic surgery and averaged more than $500 per week in restaurant tabs during the past two years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported June 22.

In response to what he termed "misperceptions " caused by his acti ons, Hudson previousl y told Catholic San Francisco he voluntaril y wrote a $3,158 check to the charity 's medical benefits account to repay reimbursements. He also defended his expense account practices , pointing out "the expense of my office is in lieu of having a professional public relations officer or people in the public policy arena " working on Charities ' behalf.

A special committee formed by Charities ' board of directors to review Hudson 's spending records of the past five years found his practices "lavish" and "extravagant."

The board decided not to make the report public.

Meanwhile, Cahill and his staff are assessing the organization 's cash position and budget. Cahill suspects revenue projections may be "over-rated" and expenditures "underrated," potentiall y resulting in a looming financial crisis.

He plans to imp lement "appropriate administrative costs for running a service organization " and says a "clear policy " needs to be designed regarding executive

reimbursement for expenses. Moreover , executives and staff should receive raises based on identical percentages.

Cahill said executives formerl y received raises of higher percentages than those of staff members .

Another aspect of stabilizing the organization , which has an operating budget of $23.5 million , is "restoring credibility with volunteers , donors , and the City and County of San Francisco ," Cahill said.

He is meeting with heads of services and individual donors to assess damage to finances , morale , and services, and to communicate a new management structure.

Describing staff morale as "pretty low," Cahill said he "does not want to suggest that one person can turn it around."

"There have been a lot of very good people at all levels who have left during the past four or five years (under Hudson)," Cahill pointed out. Still , he said news of the change is "positive " and staff and donors he has talked with seem "very pleased" the "executive leadershi p team " has been dismantled.

Among organizational changes: The name of Charities ' top position has been changed from "chief executive officer" to "executive director " which "is more appropriate for a service-oriented non-profit agency," Cahill explained.

Other organizational changes include dismantling Hudson 's "executive leadershi p team " which consisted of CEO Hudson , a chief financial officer , an executive director of development , a director of development , a director of accreditation/licenture , a director of commu-

Cahill called the team 's actions "a violation of stewardship and we have to put in systems to make sure it never happens again. "

Priest pleads guilty to distributing harmful material to a minor over Internet Father Carl A. Schipper pleaded guilty Aug. 22 to five felony counts of attempting to distribute harmful or obscene material to a minor over the Internet , according to Deputy District Attorney, James Sibley of San Jose.

The plea was entered in Santa Clara County Court.

Father Schi pper, according to Sibley, was caught sending the harmful or obscene material on five separate dates to undercover officers during an Internet "sting" operation that lasted about six months , ending with Father Schipper 's arrest at his Santa Rosa home March 10.

Archdiocesan officials immediate ly placed the priest on administrative leave , removing him from his post at St. Patrick Seminary where he had served as academic dean for eight years. As of press time, Father Schipper 's administratrve leave status had not changed.

Father Schipper will be sentenced Oct. 10 in Santa Clara County Court.

Father Schipper, ordained in 1968, is a former superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese as well as a former pastor of San Francisco 's St. Gabriel Parish.

San Rafael Dominicans adopt statement against death penalty The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael in June adopted a corporate stance on the abolition of the death penalty, joining at least two other local reli g ious communities of women who have issued similar statements.

The San Rafae l Dominicans ' stance affirms the "inherent dignity of every person ," noting the Sisters "work to transform attitudes and systems which deprive peop le of dignity."

The statement calls for an "immediate moratorium on the death penalty," and the Sisters pled ged "to do what we can to see that the death penalty is abolished in our land ."

The Sisters recognized a "need to reach out in compassion to families of both victims and perpetrator s," and called attention to "the culture of violence in the world in

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nications , a director of public policy and a "hi ghl y paid" executive assistant , Cahill said.

A chief operating officer , another member of the former "executive leadershi p team ," was on adminislralive leave at the time of the management change. Cahill "believes there is no need for a COO position ," and he "intends to eliminate the position ," he said.

"We don 't need that extra layer (of management)," Cahill continued. "It 's not that big of an agency."

Cahill described the Aug. 11 departure of the "leadership team" as "tense." He and the Archdiocese 's Director of Human Resources Carl Feil stayed at Charities ' offices "to make sure who was meant to leave, left," Cahill recalled.

"I have nothing positive to say about any of them (leadershi p team members)," Cahill declared. Adding it was "ridiculous what happened ," Cahill called the team's action s "a violation of stewardship and we have to put in systems to make sure it never happens again."

Cahill formed what he termed an "integrated" team of six managers: director of finance , director of development, director of human resources , and three directors representing the agency 's programs and services . Cahill exp lained Charities ' staff members who possess "plenty of leadership and strengths " need "to see there are managers to support the staff , not the other way around."

Cahill has recruited hel p from CYO managers to help with the Charities ' work. Blending both executive director positions , even on an interim basis , has been challenging, he said.

"There are not always enough hours in the day," he said , adding, "I am pleased to have support at both places."

Cahill said he felt "honored" Archbishop William Levada had asked him to fill the position. He said the search for a permanent executive director has not yet begun. He did not know when the search might beg in , or who or what entity might conduct the search. He said the board will review Charities ' status "every 90 days."

Asked whether the two services agencies mi ght be merged under his leadershi p, Cahill pointed out Charities "has the broader mission to serve all human beings in need" while CYO "serves children , youth and families."

Still, he said the organizations "have a lot of common ground" and suggested "if nothin g else they can collaborate on a number of programs." He added , "It may be worth considering combining the agencies down the road but the focus for now" must be on stabilizing Charities.

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The statement also points to a "necessity to address the roots of violence."

The California Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Sisters of the Presentation (San Francisco) recentl y formulated and adopted similar statements.

The Notre Dame Sisters ' Apri l statement pointed out "juvenile, mentally retarded and mentally ill offenders," plus at least 23 people late r proven innocent , have been put to death.

When they adopted a corporate stance against the death penalty last November, Presentation Sisters of San Francisco stated th ey "support a consistent ethic of life , believing that life is sacred."

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Asks Israel to resp ect resolutions

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In talks with a top Israeli envoy, the Vatican 's forei gn affairs official called on Israel to respect U.N. resolutions on the Middle East and to recognize the "equal rights" of all peoples in the region. Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, secretary for relations with states, also expressed "livel y concern " over a plan by Muslims, permitted by the Israeli government , to build a mosque next to Nazareth's Basilica of the Annunciation , the Vatican said.

The archbishop met Aug. 14 with Shlomo Ben-Ami , Israel 's acting foreign minister and minister of public security.

Denounce cloning sugg estion

LONDON <CNS) — A Scoltish cardinal and a Vatican official denounced a recommendation by Britain 's chief medical officer that scientists be allowed to conduct wider medical research by cloning human embryos . Liam Donaldson , Britain 's chief medical officer , expressed support for an expansion of current human embryo research for "therapeutic cloning," by which embryos are cloned to obtain stem cells to form new tissues , then the embryos are killed. Stem cells are embryonic cells that have the potential to develop into any of the body 's cells. Cardinal Thomas Winning of Glasgow, chairman of the Bioethics Committee of the Catholic Bishops of Great Britain and Ireland , said in an Aug. 16 statement: "Obtaining stem cells fro m a human embryo is morall y wrong because it involves the destruction of a human life. "

Center given f inishing touches

DETROIT (CNS)—Finishing touches are being put on the high-tech, interactive Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington ,D.C, as it gears up for its first event Nov. 12. "1 am driving everyone crazy as the countdown clock ticks ," joked Father G. Michael Bugarin , a Detroit archdiocesan priest and director of the center. The four-story center exploring the interaction between faith and culture is the brainchild of Detroit Cardinal Adam J. Maida , who launched the project in 1994.

Officials to discuss peace

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Church leaders from Africa , Latin America and the Vatican planned to meet in Mozambi que Aug. 22-28 to discuss ways to end dozens of civil conflicts around the world. The meeting on "Reconciliation , Conflict Resolution and Civil Peacebuilding " was organized by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the Vatican-based humanitarian agency, Caritas Internationalis. More than 60 partici pants were to be examining strategies.

Repo rt: army kidnappe d children

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(CNS) — A report by the Catholic Church in Guatemala charged the country 's army w ith kidnapping hundreds of May an Indian children during the 36-year civil war that ended in 1996. "What we have in our hands is the confirmation th at children were used as war booty, that forced disappearance was used as an instrument of war against those most vulnerable , the children ," said Neri Rodenas , director of the human rights office of the Archdiocese of Guatemala City. On Aug. 7, the office released results of a seven-month investigation into 86 documented cases of minors who were reported missing during the civil war. The 200-page document is titled "Until We Find You: The case of children disappeared in Guatemala 's civil war."

Insp ired by Jesus ' birth

MUMBAI , India (CNS) — Jockin Arputham , winner of this year 's Ramon Magsaysay Award for internation al understanding, attributes the insp iration for his work among slum dwellers in Mumbai to Jesus ' humble birth.

"A poor woman without a house reminds me of Mary,

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Yale center: $15 million exp ansion

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) — For more than 60 years the St. Thomas More Chapel and Student Center has been E a focal point of Catholic identity at Yale University. With a , however, the center 's z growing Catholic student population o facilities are bursting at the seams, serving X current meeting F z more than 1, 100 Catholic undergraduate s and nearly as < rmany graduate students. The center plans to break ground u sa. by next spring for a $15 million , 40,000-square-foot building. The plan has to date received $5 million in donations 5 and pledges , officials said.

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Forty-three percent of girls and 39 percent of boys between 14 and 18 picked a family member for their role model in a recent survey. None of the girls and only 1 percent of the boys chose a national political leader. who had no p lace to give birth to Jesus , and I feel like doing something to hel p her own her own home ," Arputham , 53, told UCA News, a news agency based in Thailand. The Catholic social worker , who lives in a slum in the western Indian city of Mumbai , sees his "little humble work" as "a manifestation of Jesus reaching out to the poor. "

Fairbanks bishop buried

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (CNS) — Friends and colleagues from Alaska and beyond shared songs, stories and prayer Aug. 12 as they laid to rest Bishop Michael J. Kaniecki of Fairbanks. About 700 people crammed Sacred Heart Cathedral in Fairbanks for a funeral lhal combined Catholic tradition and the customs of several groups of Alaska 's native peoples whom Bishop Kaniecki had supported in his 35 years in northern Alaska. Bishop Kaniecki died of a heart attack Aug. 6 in Emmonak , a Yup'ik village near where the Yukon River empties into the Bering Sea.

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Prayer \ig il for Sudan victims

NEW YORK (CNS) — The head of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus has initiated a 40-day period of prayer for the African slaves and victims of genocide in Sudan. Franciscan Father James Goode, president of the New York-based national caucus , called on people of good will to join his prayer service for revival in Sudan , which began Aug. 6 and will end Sept. 14. The dates correspond to the feast of the Transfi guration and the feast of the Triump h of the Cross on the Catholic calendar. Sudan , Africa 's largest nation , is the scene of a brutal civil war that has claimed 2 million lives and has witnessed the rekindling of the black slave trade.

'Church changed by Latinos '

FRANKLIN , Wis. (CNS) — The growing number of Latino Catholics is transforming the Catholic Church in the Unite d Slates , a Hispanic theolog ian told participants at a theology institute in the Milwaukee Archdiocese. But the North American Church needs lo treat Latinos pastorally and not "run roughshod" over their sensitivities and popular religiosity in a drive for theological consistency, he said.

Jesuit Father Allan Figueroa Deck , executive director of the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in Orange, Calif., and theology professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, spoke Aug. 3 at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Franklin.

Suits against abortion on rise

BELLEVUE , Neb. (CNS) — Archbishop Elden F. Curtiss of Omaha led more than 500 peop le in a procesWASHINGTON (CNS) — A cancer researcher, a sion Aug. 5 from a Bellevue Catholic Church to an abor- lawyer and the leader of a post-abortion ministry warned tion clinic that was run by the doctor who challenged the abortion industry it may face a barrage of lawsuits for Nebraska ' s ban on partial-birlh abortion. "If we perse- not informing women about a possible link between vere in prayer and neve r lose hope , we will graduall y see induced abortion and increased risk of breast cancer. The abortion restricted in our land ," the archbishop said dur- three spoke Aug. 9 at a press conference at the National ing a Mass celebrated at St. Mary Church before the pro- Press Club sponsored by the American Life League. cession. The Church stands only four blocks from Dr. LeRoy Carhart 's Abortion & Contraception Clinic of Nebraska. It was Carhart 's challenge to the ban on parWASHINGTON (CNS) — Msgr. George G. Higgins, tial-birth abortion that formed the basis for Stenberg vs. since the 1940s one of America 's most noted labor priests , Carhart , which was argued before the Supreme Court received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in White April 25. On June 28, the court ruled 5-4 that Nebraska 's House ceremonies Aug. 9. "For more than 60 years now, he law infringed unconstitutionally on a woman 's right to has organized , marched, prayed and bled for the social and abortion. economic justice of working Americans," President Clinton said in conferring the award.

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Shroud of Turin un\eiled

TURIN , Ital y (CNS) — The Shroud of Turin , the controversial cloth believed by many to have wrapped the bod y of the crucified Christ , was unveiled in northern Ital y for a special two-month showing during the Holy Year. About 6,000 young people from around the globe , on their way to World Youth Day celebrations in Rome, were on hand for the unveiling Aug. 12 at the Turin cathedral. Hundreds of thousands were expected to view the shroud before the disp lay ends Oct. 22.

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Pop e condemns violence

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope John Pau l II condemned separate terrorist acts in Russia and Spain and appealed for an end to Christi an-Muslim violence in Indonesia. "1 hope with all my heart that every form of violence, the source of mourning and suffering, ceases and that hearts turn toward thoug hts of intense and peaceful coexistence," he said Aug. 9 at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter 's Square.

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Father Kobti to be honored on 25th anniversary Father Labib Kobti , pastor, St. John of entire state but in 1998 , upon assignment God Parish , San Francisco, and sp iritual of another priest of his country to the director to the Arab- , .

West Coast , he was able to American Catholic focus his ministry on the Community in the Archdiocese of San Archdiocese, will be honored Francisco. at a Oct. 1 celebration of his In 1 999, Archbishop 25th anniversary of ordinaWilliam J. Levada appointed tion at the San Francisco him pastor of St. John of Airport Marriott.

God. Father Kobti speaks Ordained Jul y 6, 1975 at Arabi c, French , English , the Capuchin Cathedral , Italian and Spanish and is Beirut , Lebanon , Father qualified to preside at liturgy Kobti came to California in in the Latin and Maronite Father Labib Kobti 1992 after 17 years as a rites. parish priest and canon lawyer in his The priest will be one of the featured homeland , in Jordan , in Rome, and Los speakers at a 5:30 p.m., Sept. 18 panel disAngeles. Initiall y, he served the Arab- cussion at Temple Emanuel , 2 Lake St., San American Catholic Community of the Francisco, on "The Future of Jerusalem".

Holy Name treasurer marks silver jubilee Sisters and Associates of the Hol y Earlier in the year, Sister Hurley asked Names of the California Hol y Names community Province recently gathered at members to plant wheat. The their provincial house in Los harvested stalks were then Gatos to celebrate the silver ground and made into bread jubilee of Sister Peggy used during her jubilee Hurl ey.

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The jubilee liturgy at the Sister entered the noviConvent of the Holy Names tiate in Los Gatos. She holds included congratulatory rema bachelor as well as master 's Sister Sall degree in business adminisiniscences by y tration from Armstrong provincial.

Slyngstad, Sister Hurley 's assignCollege, Berkeley. In 1994, Sister Peggy Hurley, Sister became treasurer for ments have included teaching S.N.J.M the Convent of the Holy at both Holy Names College and Holy Names High School in the Names. That year she also began teaching at St. Lawrence Academy, Santa Clara.

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Maryknoller observing 40th jubilee date San Francisco native and a veteran of nearly 30 years of missionary service in East Africa , Mary knoll Father Callanan Michael G. observed his 40th year of with fellow ordination Mary knoll jub ilarians on June 25 at the religious community 's headquarte rs in Ossining, N.Y. Now retired and assisting at Annunciation Parish

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Jubilee Year Mass for seniors Sept. 17 In conjunction with the Church-wide observance of a Jubilee Day for Older Persons in September, a special Mass for senior citizens has been scheduled Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. at St. Brendan Church , 29 Rockaway Ave., San Francisco.

Bishop Mark Hurley, retired bishop of Santa Rosa, will preside . A complimentary prayer breakfast will follow and feature as speaker Sulpician Father Jim Oberle , vice rector of St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park.

Theme for the day is "Celebrating the Blessings of Age: Growing Older in God's Embrace."

Sponsored by the School of Pastoral Leadership and the Archdiocesan Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns Respect Life Program, the program will celebrate older persons ' contributions to society and to the Church , planners said. It is one of numerous events being held during the Jubilee Year 2000 honoring particular groups.

The day is open to older persons as well as to those who care for the elderly. For information , contact Joni Gallagher at the School of Pastoral Leadership, (415) 242-9087.

in Los Angeles , Father Callanan attended Maryknoll Hi gh School in Mt View, and the University of San Francisco (1952-53) before entering the Maryknoll seminary in Glen EH yn , III., in 1953.

The missioner was ordained on June 11 , I960.

"The greatest challenge facing the people with whom I work is the trivialization of their faith by the media, peers and political attitudes ," said Father Callanan , who was born in San Francisco Dec. 22, 1932.

In Africa the priest served in Kenya and Tanzania.

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Victimized by an ambitious business plan that could not be sustained and advertiser reluctance to use religious stations, Catholic Family Radio canceled its regular programming May 25, including that at San Francisco's KDIA-AM (channel 1640) .

In place of the former weekday lineup of talk shows, the lay-led for-profit radio network is largely carrying no-cost programming from Mother Angelica's shortwave radio serv ice, WEWN .

The network continues to sell weekend time for infomercials.

Raymond Flynn , a former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican who hosted a talk show on the network , told Catholic News Service in a telephone interview from Boston that he was informed after the end of his May 25 radio show that Catholic Family Radio would be no more.

"I assume it's lack of money. They didn 't want to commit the money to it," Flynn said.

"It wasn 't really a queslion of not wanting to commit money," Jesuit Father Joseph Fessio told Catholic San Francisco. The network's co-founder, Father Fessio said, "A great deal had been lost, but that was expected for a start up. However, the stations in the three largest markets — LA, Chicago, Philadelphia — did not have, as we had been led to believe, full market coverage. So CRN began to fall further behind its projections, and it became apparent that the amount of money that could be needed to reach break-even would have been beyond the capacity of our investors."

Those investors included Domino 's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan , Peter Lynch of Fidelity Investments, and Ignatius Press in San Francisco, headed by Father Fessio.

Father Fessio said another investor, John Lynch (no relation to Peter Lynch) had made a bid to buy Catholic Family Radio 's Web site and use it for Internet programming. When that deal fell through , "it was a matter of days" before the network canceled its shows, he said.

The Web site is being merged into two Web sites under Monaghan 's control , according to Father Fessio.

"We're going to sell as many of the stations as we can get a good price for," Father Fessio told CNS. The San Francisco affiliate, RDIA-AM, had been leased, not purchased, he said.

Rumors of the network's troubles reached the San Francisco radio station last April. A local talk host said then, "I think the story here is the demise of Catholic Famil y Radio, but you 'd have to talk to someone who can officially tell you that."

Catholic Family Radio had built a network of AM radio stations near major cities,

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'Good Grief continues I despite network demise

Local radio talk show host , Joseph Stinson , stills refers to the KDIA-AM 1640 radio station as "Catholic Family Radio," desp ite its pending sale. His weekly "Good Grief talk show continues to air live on the San Francisco station , Sundays at 4 p.m.

"I haven 't seen any signs of new owners and no one 's told me I can 't call the station Catholic Family Radio," he said. "The station is still carrying good quality Catholic programming, so why not?"

The long-time funeral director and certified grief counselor describes his program as an informational support system for caregivers and those receiving the care — with a mix of psychology and reli g ion. The show is generating an excellent response, Stinson said.

"The Catholic Churc h has a profound funeral and burial rite liturgy — it 's all healing ," he added. "Many of the guest speakers discuss this in detail along with the various stages of grief."

The 15-year hospice member said, "All support systems disappear when a person dies. Those left behind grieve without assistance. Grief is normal. It should be discussed and understood. I believe it 's about time it 's broug ht to the forefront."

Topics have ranged from cremation and Church teaching on burials and death to the loss of children , and, Stinson said, "even 'grief cuisine ,' a program that dealt with the physiolog ical and chemical changes one 's body experiences in times of grief , and how to address that with nutrition."

Stinson said there has been interest expressed in distributing the program on the national level .

Father Miles Riley, well-known Bay Area media personality, will be a guest on "Good Grief Sept. 3 at 4 p.m., Stinson said. Their conversation will include a look at trends in how families and individuals now prepare for death, including the establishment of a plac e and circumstances that mi ght be involved.

Monk on TV Father Dominic Garramone, a Benedictine monk, smiles on the set of his television show, "Breaking Bread with Father Dominic," which will air Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Sept. 2 on KQED (Channel 9).

The station will broadcast the first three episodes from Season 1, prior to debuting 13 all-new episodes from Season 2 beginning Sept. 23. "Basic Bread and Beyond," "Multigrain Breads ," and "Monastery Pizza Night" will be the subjects of the first three shows.

announcing in August 1998 it had spent $57 million to purchase stations in several major markets. It controlled stations in or near Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadel phia , Denver, Milwaukee , Minneapolis-St. Paul , San Francisco and Kansas City, Mo. The network also had sought to acquire a half-dozen New England stations but never completed the deal.

Father Fessio, who proposed the idea of a national Catholic radio network at the 1997 Call to Holiness conference in suburban Detroit , said while Ignatius Press' overall investment had been small relative to other investors, it would recoup "zero to a small percentage " after the stations are sold. First to be repaid , he said , are those who made loans to the network after its first year.

The priest said the original business plan called for starting with two or three stations "and then let it grow." By starting instead with seven, "it was too much to do all at once," he said.

Al Kresta, a Monaghan employee, said with a for-profit network, "you run into all kinds of problems try ing to sell it."

Advertisers , he added, "are not interested in niche loyalty but in Arbitron ratings."

Listener response was good , he said, but ad agencies were uncomfortable placing ads on the network.

Kresta, Father Fessio and others agreed a Catholic radio network could still sustain itself, but perhaps through listener-supported stations rather than advertiser-supported ones.

"I still think it is possible to have a combination: advertising and listener support ," Father Fessio said. "Pax Communications has succeeded in its Spanish Catholic station.

Ignatius Press and Missionaries of Faith own and operate a similar station in Fresno, using Pax Communications programming (Spanish). It's been on the air since Oct.7, 1999 and appears to be successful. Revenue comes from listeners and advertisers."

Flynn, the onetime mayor of Boston who is now head of the Catholic Alliance, was one of Catholic Family Radio 's more prominent talk show hosts. Another was Dan Lungren, the former California attorney general who ran for governor.

Among the network's commentators were Cardinal J. Francis Stafford, president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity; Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver; Archbishop John P. Foley, head of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications; and retired Bishop Mark J. Hurley of Santa Rosa.

Contributing to this story were Mark Pattison of Catholic News Service and Evelyn Zappia of Catholic San Francisco.

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By John Thavis ROME (CNS)—What is it about young people that lights up Pope John Paul II? Everybod y notices it , from top Vatican officials to reporters who have followed the pontiff' s stead y decline in energy over the years. Even the 80-year-old pope feels the difference when young people are around. v Tm leavin g here rejuvenated ," he quipped at one point during World Youth Day festivities in Rome Aug. 15-20.

At age 80, the pope these days shuffles slowly and slurs his speech, his face often transformed into an expressionless mask by neurological disease. An effective ad-libber 20 years ago, his speeches today are read in a feeble monotone or even skipped altogether and distributed as texts.

Yet when 2 million young peop le showed up in Rome, it seemed like the pope of old had returned.

The grin was back on his face. The verve was back in his voice. And the gleam was back in his eye.

At opening ceremonies Aug. 15, he sat before a multitude of cheering youth s and responded to chants of "Long live the pope!" by joking about his age.

"He 's already lived 80 years, but young people always want him young — what 's to be done?" he said. Then he sat back with a broad smile and momentaril y surrendered his speech to the ovations that roared up like waves from the crowd.

At a vigil Aug. 19, he joyfull y tapped out the beat of African songs, wiped away tears after testimonies from young people who have suffered , and laughed at the pure exuberance of dancers from all over the globe.

He let his emotions show, a rare thing. Then he told his massive audience that he understands them, and so does Christ.

"It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal , the refusal to allow yourselves to be ground down by mediocrity, " he said in a voice that rang out to a sea of young listeners on the edge of Rome.

Many peop le assume it's the big crowds that fire up Pope John Paul , a former actor who 's always felt at home on the world stage.

Or the cheers and applause that young people generously give him. Or simply the fact that the church and the pope can attract nearly 2 million peop le in a show of strength.

But at World Youth Day 2000, the pope 's g low seemed less the result of adulation or stage presence or triump halism and more the reflection of a simple but well-founded hope: that he could reach these young people with his message.

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"Dear young people , in such a worl d is it hard to believe? ... Yes! It is hard. There is no need to hide it. It is hard , but with the help of grace it can be done ," he said to wild app lause.

Wh y did the pope pronounce his words so clearl y, so much more emp haticall y than usual? Because he knew many of them were real ly listening, with open hearts and minds.

For the pontiff who has seen Christian ideals ignored b y many elders of the world, young people represent the place where all that can change . The youth gathering was a teaching moment, and he tried to connect the Gospe l with their own hopes for a world that is less violent, more joyful and economicall y fairer.

"In saying v yes' to Christ , you say ^ yes ' to all your noblest ideals ," he told them.

"You are the young heart of the church. Go into the whole world and bring peace."

The pope never promises young people an easy path in following the Gospel. On the contrary, he challenges them — but they seem to appreciate that honesty.

"He is telling us these truths , and even if everyone does not accept it , we know we must have rules in our lives. And everyone knows the pope is the loveliest man in the world ," said 17-year-old Ola Zabielska from Poland.

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Stapleton "We are very happy to welcome these women into our Noviate program ," said Mercy Sister Kathleen Sickly, formation director. "Both Kate and Jill have gotten to know our Congregation by partici pating in our events and living in community over the last year. They are now ready to enter more full y into religious fife."

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The new California Province Leadership Team for the Sisters of the Holy Names assumed office on Aug. 1 at the conclusion of their annual community meeting. More than 200 Sisters and Associates gathered in Los Gatos , some from as far away as Quebec. The team is, from left: Sisters Barbara Boudreau , Marguerite Kirk (foreground), Mary Ondreyco , Margaret Spiller, and Sally Gunn. Sister Spiller will serve as provincial. In addition to those selected as the Province Leadership Team , two Sisters were selected to serv e as Regionals , Sister Sally Gunn (Northern California Regional) and Sister Barbara Boudreau (Southern California Reg ional). These women will have as their special concern the communal and ministerial life of the Sisters in the Holy Names community. The SNJM Congregational and Province structures define a term for SNJM Province Leadership. The most recent provincial team complete d its six-year term on July 31.

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By Sharon Abercrombie In the annals of parish potlucks , there have probabl y been few held in honor of a man on his way to federal prison.

On Jul y 27, over 200 persons showed up at St. John of God Church in San Francisco to express solidarity with Charlie Liteky. The 69-year-old Medal of Honor recip ient , former priest and Vietnam War chaplain was sentenced earlier this summer to a year 's term at Lompoc Federal Prison near Los Angeles for illegall y trespassing last November during protests at the School of the Americas (SOA) in Ft. Benning, Ga. SOA is a training facility for military personnel from Latin American countries and its graduates have been linked to numerous human ri ghts violations , including murder, in Central and South America.

This is the second prison stay for Liteky.

He served a six-month sentence 10 years ago for another SOA protest.

The send-off event at St. John 's was cosponsored by the SOA Watch West and the Public Policy and Social Concerns/Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

During the evening Liteky and a panel of SOA Watch members told how the stories of people from Central and South America shaped their commitment to work toward the SOA closure.

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"He was incredible ," said Tara Carr of the public policy office. "The whole evening felt like a celebration for something he believes in."

Liteky had asked people not to take up a collection. His friends didn 't listen. They made a special map of California with a line tracing the distance between San Francisco and Lompoc Federal Prison in southern California. They suggested people mi ght want to donate airfare money so Liteky 's wife, Judy, could visit him.

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The well wishing and goodbyes didn 't end with the potluck. On Jul y 31 , a dozen friends traveled to southern California with the Litekys. They stopped at La Purisima Mission State Park , Jud y Liteky said, where they sat together under a spreading oak tree and remembered those suffering violence and inequities in Latin America.

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CYO Executive Director Brian Cahill fields a p hone coll in his off ice ill the j g e n c vy new headquarters on the campus oj Si. J ohn the Evangelist Parish in San Francisco.

...if hey live in a world of clear expectations and tight rules. Some have been addicted to drugs . Some have been prostitutes. Some are victims of child abuse, some of homelessness. A Juvenile Court judge has ordered them to be there. Probation office rs monitor them.

They are residents of a Catholic Youth Organization home for girls — a p lace of hope, help and discipline for young women tiying to come back from hard walks of life.

Ranging in age from 12 to 18, these girls are making one of their last stops on the road to adulthood. By the time they reach this program , they have already been arrested for assault, burgl ary or other offenses, according to Kent Eagleson, CYO's director of residential programs .

"I don 't want to be here forever, " says 15-year-old Samantha Lee, who has resided at the girls ' residential facility on San Francisco 's Euclid Street for six months.

Samantha arrived after living three months in a CYO "pre-placement shelter." The shelter "provides an important community-based alternative to placement in Juvenile Hall, " CYO literatu re explains.

The shelter and the Euclid street facility for girls come unde r the umbrella of CYO 's San Francisco Boys ' and Girls ' Home program. The boys ' residential program is located on Fulton Street.

Samantha describes the Euclid home as "living with a big family of girls, " yet admits her experience has been "a big struggle. " At first , she "felt like I wouldn 't make it, and that they couldn 't do anything for me. " Yet CYO staff are "doing something" — including

Charity, respect , dignity key to CYO's mission

By Kamille Maher "Feed , clotlie, counsel, provide " constitute the "missionary" goals of the staff for die Cadiolic Youdi Organization's residential care facility for young women in San Francisco, according to Program Director Denise Mayfield.

This is also die focus for the overall mission of die CYO agency, according to CYO Executive Director Brian Cahill.

Cahill said CYO runs 10 programs under four divisions.

• Residential programs : San Francisco Boys' and Girl s' Home , and CYO St. Vincent's Group Homes.

• Community-based programs: Mission Day Care , CYO Famil y Support at Picklewecd Park Community Center, St. Vincent 's Foster Family Agency, and CYO Athletics.

• Outdoor Programs: Archbishop McGucken Center, Camp Armstrong, Caritas Creek Environmental Education , and Ropes Adventure Course.

• CYO Transportation.

The organizadon 's current mission statement (under review by a committee) declares , "CYO is a faith-based organization dedicated to the growth and development of children and families in a safe environment. We do tiiis by providing integrated services, advocacy, and opportunities to give back to the communities we serve . We view clients (those we serve) and (our) employees as strategic partners in this effort. Guided by core values of charity, respect , and human dignity, CYO programs reach out to all children and families, especially diose most in need."

CYO serves about 20 ,000 children each year. CYO focuses on children from the San Francisco Bay Area, Some programs serve children from beyond these boundaries.

The local organization's annual budget is $12 million.

CYO is a lion-profit public benefit corporation incorporated under the auspices of die Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco.

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providing what could become a crucial link to her own family.

The program incorporates "attachment model" psychology, explained CYO social worker Tina Shillberg, wherein a social-worker-approved family member builds a relationship with the resident.

In Samantha's case, the "link" is her grandmother, and the two are working out a healthy relationship while the teen-ager lives at the CYO facility.

"It' s a trust-building process every day," Shillberg said. "We watch each girl go through her different stages and grow up. " "The goal is to pull out one experience where the (relationship) process continues even beyond" the young woman 's CYO contact, Shillberg noted.

Other aspects of the program include individual therapy, drug and alcohol groups, and a mentor. The YWCA (Young Women 's Christian Association) mentorship program — "Come into the Sun " — has provided mentors for about six years. The objective is to match young women with adult mentors for 18 months , explained Janet dinger, the program director.

"The goal is for a strong bond to develop between the two of them, " dinger said. "Together they work on a long-term plan." Considerations include academics,

In addition to doing volunteer community service, she served on the San Francisco Boys ' and Girls ' Home 's Community Relations Committee which makes presentations to the Mayor 's Office of Community Development, San Francisco 's Board of Supervisors, and the Probation Commission.

Before her move to the girls ' home, she "was on drugs most of the time," and "had no future at all." Now she sees herself as a "stronger person " with "leadership qualities. " She wants to become a veterinarian .

In the girls ' facility, 10 residents sleep two to a bedroom, share a family room , kitchen, meeting area, and a back yard with a new deck. They listen to music in the living room or read quietly. On a recent Monday evening, residents and staff kicked off the week with a pizza party.

About 24 short- and long-term residents are served each year.

The girls ' home has an annual budget of $623,000 according to CYO Chief Financial Officer Teny Fuetsch.

Funding includes a combination of federal and state government sources. A United Way gran t in its final year provides $25 ,000.

career development , health issues, and social skill development.

Additionally, an "individual living skills program " sponsored by San Francisco's Department of Human Services provides the young women instruction in paying bills, securing housing, voting, and using computers.

In Samantha's p lans for the future: graduating from high school and attending college.

"We push the girls to be what they can be, " explained Eagleson.

Many succeed. Some do not. According to Euclid Street home 's program manager, Denise Mayfield, even the counselors "don 't know which ones will make it, and which ones won 't. " "We want them to 'get it, '" and the staff need "to

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"Feed, clothe, counsel, provide " constitute the goals of her staff.

Mayfield's biggest challenge is working with the girls ' different personalities. When staff and court officials consider bringing a troubled girl to the home, they evaluate levels of racial prejudice , religious and family background, risk of potenti al flight, and likelihood of actu al danger to other residents or staff.

Despite these and other supports, some girls ' home residents have gone "AWOL". One was found dead in a dumpster within a week. Others have gone back to the abusive situations they knew before, said Eagleson.

Others make it. Mayfield happily tells of a former resident now raising three children of her own. Mayfield and the former resident shared lunch a year ago and reports the formerly troubled girl "is not giving up. " Christine Douglass, who graduated from the program in June, is using the lessons learned to live a successful life. Now that she has her "temptations and freedom back" she stays focused on school at the College of Marin , and her work at the Foot Locker, she said.

At the girls' home, she learned "to take one day at a time" and that "when things happen, you have to get through it and not be so stuck on the fact that it happened." She found her CYO experiences valuable tools for achieving her life goal: "to become a respectable woman."

The 17-year-old participated in a p hotojournalism program offered through the home, and her photos were shown in an exhibit last year.

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Christ ine Douglass lea rned that 'when things happen , you have to get through it and not he so stuck on the fad that it happened '

Note: The girls' home needssports equipment and fundingfor after care and ongoing programservices, explained Eagleson.Donationsmay be sent to EuclidGirls ' Home, care of CYO, 98 BosworthSt., San Francisco, 94112. Further info rmation is available from "D "Dooley at (415) 406-2371 or e-mail: ddooley@cyosf.o rg.Persons wishing to become YWCA mentors may talk to StephanieElliott , therapist, or Janet dinger, p rogramdirectorat (415) 776-2739.

The following two letters were received by the Office of the Archbishop and forwarded to Catholic San Francisco to share with readers .

Shake off malaise!

I've just heard a Seattle parish , with no priest of its own, has Mass only one day besides Sunday. Lay peop le see to its physical , organizational , and related needs. CSF reports a cardinal says Catholics , for lack of The National Relig ious Retirement , may become indistinguishable from priests Office , sponsor of the Retirement Fund for Protestants.

Reli gious , has presented the Sisters of the Here in our Archdiocese , priests die Hol y Famil y with a grant check in the with none to rep lace them. Many parishes amount of $41 ,347.91. haven 't celebrated a home-grown ordination We are very grateful to you and the in years. Or wished well a young nei ghbor parishioners in the Archdiocese of San entering a seminary or reli gious order.

Francisco for partici pating so generousl y in With due inspect to a select few who the 1999 appeal for the Retirement Fund for work hard to cultivate reli gious vocations , Reli gious , thereby making these funds it 's clear their efforts aren 't getting the job available to us to meet the current and done. We're overdue to see what more future retirement needs of our Sisters.God' s might be achieved — where and by whom. blessings to all of you.

The American malaise isn 't confined to Sister Sharon Flannigan religion. Public policy is left to leaders who Congregational President pursue their own goals while the rest of us, too busy to get involved , whine, "That 's what we elected them On behalf of the Sisters of the to do, make decisions for us."

Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, I Morall y, it 's write your own would like to express our deep graticode. As in ages past , public entertude for the generosity of the people of tainment reflects what goes. the Archdiocese of San Francisco at Which way out and who 'll the time of the Annual Collection for lead? That 's up to us. We can stew. the National Retirement Fund for Or we can grab firm hold of our Reli gious. As our older Sisters made a faith , our resolve , and hoist ourselves difference in the lives of so many, now up, one rung at a time. I' m betting on the kindness of many is making a great a boost from Catholics who know difference in theirs. Your parishes and how their Church came throug h peop le are in our prayers as benefaccrises past. tors of our California Province.

I'm betting there are Catholics Sister Sall y Slyngstad , SNJM willing and ready to tackle the vocaSisters of the Holy Names tions crunch head on. I' m betting Los Gatos they will respond if the story is put (Ed note: the annual collection the right way; if they have a say in in support of retired priests of the the what and the how. shaping Archdiocese will be held Sept. 24.)

Effort has to begin at the parish level. Whatever help Archbishop Levada can provide, fine. I hardl y suggest lay people can do it alone. If Your Aug. 11 article on the ever a task called for many hands, it 's , voucher initiative provides no help to this. us in making up our minds on whether Parishes are redefining them^ to support this ballot measure.

Y selves, setting new goals. To spur Dancing around the question vocations, here 's one to consider: over two pages, you come down to I Make it high, if not the highest, pri "the devil is in the details." We know that. ority to identify, encourage, and assist indiYou discuss some provisions an ideal viduals with potential to become priests , voucher program might carry but say little deacons, professed religious, lay missioners . about how the current proposal measures up.

We may have some in our midst, waiting — A reasonable approach to move forward on fairness in education would be to unaware — for someone to ask them.

When Catholics get together — all get the princi ple of choice approved and ages — it is likely the last issue you 'll hear then work on the details. Every initiative talked about is vocations , especiall y in law is subjected to refinement by the legisterms of our own children and grandchillature after passage. dren.

Is it the other careers , and earnings California's last voucher initiative went therefrom , priests and nuns have to forego? down to decisive defeat largely because Is it celibacy ?

Is it th at Catholics and conCatholic leaders were equivocal about it. In troversy seem inextricabl y twinned? my parish I was prevented from circulating a Hard ' questions can t be avoided. Few flier in support of it, while in other parishes great goals are achievable without them . If Catholic school children were being sent we can agree our need for vocations is of home with pro-voucher literature. that magnitude, the time to start is now, An "elitism " is develop ing in our with prayers first of all.

Catholic schools because poor families can James W. Kelly no longer afford the tuition. A $4,000 per San Bruno year grant would obviousl y help poor families send thei r children to Catholic schools.

The only real argument against vouchYour page-one story Aug. 11 on ers is: "Who pays the piper calls the tune."

Archbishop Levada 's reversed decision But your article say s this question is regarding emp loyment of teen workers in addressed in the ballot proposal. rectories would be incomprehensible to Richard M. Harnett anyone who has not followed this sorry San Mateo affair in the mainstream press.

There is no reference to why a policy to separate teens from priests was adopted and implemented. Wh y was the story written in a way that doesn 't address the fundamental Catholic San Francisco welcomes situation — improper conduct of priests letters from its readers. Please: with minors — openly and honestly?

Send your letters to: The Archdiocese needs to widen the discussion of this continuing problem , not Catholic San Francisco hide it behind officialese. In the same edi441 Church St. tion, letter writer Jerome Downs notes your San Francisco, CA 94114 ' paper s shallow review of Gary Wills ' brilFax: (415) 565-3633 liant new book, Papal Sin. Wills has a searE-mail: dyoung@catholic-sf.org

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Taking the rig ht step s at Catholic Chari ties

Members of Ihe Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of San Francisco, along with donors , volunteers and other friends of the charity, were shocked in late June to see allegations of extravagant and questionable spending by former CEO Frank Hudson in a San Francisco Chronicle news stoiy Fortunately, the board moved swiftl y and surely, with a regard for due process, to determine accurately the facts of the case — and then look decisive action to resolve a difficult and embarrassing chapter in the history of the local Catholic Charities organization.

The original press report on Hudson 's spending arose after the Chronicle obtained documents from an anonymous source. Within two days of the story, the board of Catholic Charities established a special committee, headed by board member Jack Fitzpatrick , to review the expense account records and expense reimbursement policies of the organization. Also on the committee were board members Joh n McGuckin , Pete Muiphy, Mary Schembri and Tormey Ward.

Fitzpatrick, who is a partner in the accounting firm of Ernst & Young, (old Catholic San Francisco that the committee and the board took the issues very seriously and were committed to a thorough and complete review. Five weeks later, the special committee completed its review and gave the board its report , which was sharply critical of the expense account practices of the former CEO. The committee found that the allegations contained in the Chronicle story, except for one technical detail, were true and accurate. In its summary, the members of the committee said the former CEO's expense account practices were lavish and extravagant, and inconsistent with the mission of Catholic Charities.

At a special board meeting in mid Jul y, the board of directors unanimously accepted Hudson 's resignation. ¦ At the same lime, the board appointed Brian Cahill as interim executive director of Catholic Charities of San Francisco. Cahill , a well-known and highly respected native of San Francisco, is executive director of CYO. His 35-year social-services career includes tenures as head of the San Fj ancisco Boys Home and head of the City 's Department of Social Services.

The appointment of Cahill as interim "executive director" versus the CEO title th at formerly was in place, signals a welcome change in the management structure of the organization. The former CEO had created an "executive leadership team, " which aggrandized itself, shielded excesses from the board and alienated Catholic Charities staff.

This structure, which primed abuses, has been dismantled. In its place is a management model that prov ides for effective oversight by the board and much greater accountability by management. Moreover, actions are being taken to review all benefit and compensation programs, and internal policies with the goal of making changes where needed.

Members of the board of directors realize that the recent experience is a wake-up call for them and the organization. Catholic Charities of San Francisco today is a chastened organization as it works to clean up the mess left behind and restore its damaged credibility.

In the past nine weeks, the board of Catholic Charities has taken the right steps to correct abuses and set a firm course for the future. It will take time, effort and accountability for the organization to recover full y. But we know that the mission of Catholic Charities - providing help to people in need - provides a solid foundation for building renewed support.

MEH

Sp eak up to local cable TV p roviders

The efforts of panshi oners at parishes in San Mateo County have helped to expand the lineup of cable TV providers on the Peninsula and thus make additional religious programming available to local Catholics.

Recently, parishioners at Our Lady of Angels and St. Catherine of Siena in Burlingame were successful in their two-year lobbying effort to bring the cable channel "Eternal Word Television Network" (EWTN) to local viewers.

The Burlingame City Council this month approved a franchise agreement with Residential Communications Network Inc. (RCN), which carries EWTN as part of its regular program schedule. The agreement will put RCN in direct competition with Burlingame's current cable provider, AT&T Broadband.

The advent of RCN, which local customers can choose as their cable TV provider, is good news to local Catholics who had tried without success to get AT&T to carry EWTN. EWTN's daily lineup features programming for the entire family. Available 24 hours a day, in both English and Spanish, EWTN airs talk shows, children 's programs, music and drama, current events, daily devotion s and church events.

In San Mateo County, RCN has franchise agreements in San Mateo, Daly City and South San Francisco - and the cable TV provider plans to expand to Redwood City, Belmont, Millbrae and San Carlos. RCN also plans to enter the San Francisco market in the near future.

The grassroots Catholic effort to bring EWTN to communities of San Mateo County, by adding RCN as an alternative cable TV provider, demonstrates that speaking up to cable providers or television networks can bring results. MEH

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LETTERS, page 19

On Being Catholic.

How and where do we learn best?

Father Milton T. Walsh JL he three best things about teaching are: June, Jul y and August." I do not know the author of the saying; perhaps it was coined by some frazzled teacher in late May. The fact is, most teachers love to teach and look forward to September.I think students look forward to it, too — although I do remember as a child in San Francisco feeling a certain resentment that the first days of the school year were generally signaled by the departure of fog and the arrival of warm weather.

At St. Patrick Seminary, we do not onl y meet our students in the class room. We pray with them, eat with

them, even live among them. Father Olier, who founded the Society of St. Sul pice to form future priests , envisioned the seminary as a "communaute educatrice," that is, an enterprise where every aspect of the community 's life would assist in the formation of seminarians. I may labor over my books to prepare lectures, but the chances are that I will have a greater impact on a student by a casual comment made on the way to lunch than I will in the classroom. Most of us , when we think back to school days, remember less about content than we do about character. Compassion , patience, love for learning, personal interest are the real lessons we learned — or didn 't learn — from teachers .

Much leaching happens when I am least aware of being a teacher. Parents know this. Sometimes they find themselves amused — or embarrassed — when a small child comes out with a very grown-up word or phrase. You may have heard about the lad who was talking to the priest after Mass, and told him that his homilies were too long.

The priest became more annoyed when the little boy informed him that they were also pointless, and his delivery was dull. When the parents came over to get their son, the priest said that he had just heard some disturbing statements from him. "Oh, don 't pay any attention , Father. He just repeats what he hears other people saying."

Living rooms as well as class rooms are the setting for "educational communities " where we learn more by observation than by study. This is also a good image of

the Church. The school bell rang for the firs t followers of Jesus when they asked Him , "Where do you live?" and He answered "Come and see." (Jn 1:38-39) The disci ples were not part-time students ; they ate, drank , prayed and walked with their Teacher. They heard Jesus give His presentations and listened to His parables, but they learned more by watching Him. Like them, we can learn the lessons of Jesus by reading His words, but we must read them as people who spend time with Jesus — time with Him in prayer, time with Him in the lives of others.

Following Jesus is "lifelong learning". We only graduate when we die. For some, religion is something for children , left behind after First Communion or Confirmation. If you are like this , hear the invitation of Jesus to "come and see" as a bell calling you to enroll in His school of love. "Kids' stuff?" "I'm too old to learn?"

Consider the words of St. Ignatius, the firs t-century bishop of Antioch. He learned the Gospel from the Apostles themselves, the eyewitness disci p les of Jesus.

As an old man he was arrested and brought to Rome for execution. On his way there he wrote in a letter, "Now I am beginning to be a disciple." When it comes to being disciples, it 's always our first day at school.

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

Guest Commentary Lawsuit addresses questions of conscience and identity

By Rick Mockler Last month Catholic Charities of Sacramento filed a lawsuit against the State of California , for intruding on its religious freedom as a Church affiliated organization.

For social workers, filing a lawsuit is neither a natural nor comfortable thing to do, but after exploring every other option, local leaders felt they had no other choice.

The lawsuit challenges action last year by the California Legislature, which requires employee prescription insurance benefits to include contraceptive coverage. During the earlier legislative debate , Catholic emp loyers had raised concern about being required to pay for contraception.

Realizing the new requirements would run afoul of Catholic doctrine and that the First Amendment protection of free relig ious expression would likely invalidate any mandates on Catholic emp loyers, the Legislature went a step further. In an unprecedented action, the Legislature redefined "religious employer" in remarkably narrow terms, determining that Catholic charities, Catholic health care, and even some Catholic schools are essentially secular organizations.

By "secularizing " various Catholic organizations, the Legislature has removed these organizations from the constitutional protection guaranteed to religion. The state 's new definition of "religious emp loyer" functions to limit protection primarily to houses of worship. The definition is so narrow, for example, that it excludes even

Mother Teresa 's Sisters ' of Charity operations in California. The effect of this action is to overturn the historic federal and state policy of allowing religious communities to define their own institutions and doctrines.

The Legislature's recent actions are disturbing to us both as Catholics and as citizens. As Catholics, the message is that we must keep our practice of religion private and unobtrusive, and that practice should be limited to formal worship, prayer and ritual. Public displays of religion, manifested through our public institutions, are clearly discouraged.

On reflection, this appears to be part of a broader cultural movement to privatize religion, which runs counter to our scriptural understanding of ourselves and our institutions. Judeo-Christian Scripture emphasize that our entire lives are to witness our faith. Our work for charity and justice, for example, are not something divorced from our private worship. In fact, our work for charity and justice are primary means by which we experience grace and come to understand our faith. They are essential ways in which we praise and worship our Creator.

Although it may be tempting from the outside to dismiss religious doctrine, beliefs or teaching as naive or irrational , we as a society do so at our peril. The free exercise of religion by its nature requires that faith communities control their own doctri ne and teaching. Even if a particular doctrine were merely an idiosyncrasy, the burden is on government to demonstrate an extremel y

sanctity of human life and the dignity of the human person. While society may exclude some peop le because they are sick, disabled, poor , or undocumented, Catholic charitable institutions reach out to them with respect , inspired by our belief system.

Our vision and values translate into public action on a range of human life issues. The Catholic Church was an early and sustained leader, for example, in the international movement to ban the use of land mines. This same vision has translated into positions across the political spectrum — opposing abortion and the death penalty, criticizing the U.S. economy, and committing to economic justice and to universal access to health care.

These are not politically mainstream positions, but we believe their thoughtful articulation enriches our society.

The irony of California 's new lws is that they come at a time when government is calling on churc hes to play an increased role in serving people who are poor. On the one hand, because of our exemplary track record in serving the poor, churches are being asked to pick up more of the safety net being cut back by government. On the other hand, government is now telling us it will not recognize or hon or our religious identity.

The reality is that in most poverty-stricken neighborhoods, faith communities are the primary institutions serving the poor, the sick and the disenfranchised. Although the work may appeal" secular—because Catholic Charities and many others do not proselytize — our faith motivation and identity is crucial to our work. For many staff and volunteers at Catholic Charities, the faith, values and teaching of the Church help to sustain difficult work which offers little financial reward. In the face of the materialism, disregard and violence offered by popular culture , faith institutions continue to uphold a vision and instrument for the common good.

Depending on one 's point of view, the public reality of religion in America can be viewed as a plus or a minus. As an institution that has been around for two millennia, we are well aware our Church is human and it is flawed. At the same time, however, we believe that we have a tremendous amount to contribute, both through the work of our institutions and through our voice articulating a particular vision and set of values.

Rick Mockler is director of Catholic Charities of California , based in Sacramento.

'The definition is so narrow ...it excludes even Mother Teresa's Sisters' of Charity operations in California ' compelling reason before it disallows a religious practice, teaching, or institution.

As citizens, the secularization of faith institutions runs counter to our vision of a healthy society. Stephen Carter, a constitutional law professor at Yale University and an expert in this area, writes that "democracy is best served when religions are able to act as independent moral voices interposed between the citizen and the state."

Faith communities have a tremendous amount to offer a democratic society, because of their rich and sometimes competing values and vision. As values, for example, the Catholic Church strongly emphasizes the

The CatholicDiff erence

Infanticide — where's the moral outrage?

On June 28, infanticide was declared a constitution all y-protected "right " in the United States of America.

That is what the Supreme Court 's decision in Stenberg vs. Carhart, which overturned a Nebraska ban on partial-birth abortion , means. Justice Stephen Breyer, who wrote for the court 's majority, conceded as much, warning readers of the gruesome details of the abortion procedure they were about to encounter in his opinion.

Stenberg vs. Carhart not onl y legalized infanticide in the United States. It declared abortion a constitutional right so basic it cannot be trumped by another concern. Not the state 's legitimate interest in erecting a barrier to infanticide. Not the state 's legitimate concern for the integrity of the medical profession. Not the state 's legitimate interest in elementary decencies.

Stenberg vs. Carhart also underlines graphically the degree to which we are increasingl y ruled by nine unelected lawyers rather than by our duly-elected representatives. Nebraska 's unicameral state legislature adopted the bill struck down by the court by 99-1. That made not the slightest difference to five of the nine lawyers.

Neither did the fact that the American Medical Association stated that it "could not find any identified circumstance where " partial birth abortion "was the only appropriate alternative" and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists declared that it "could identify no circumstance under which" this barbaric procedure "would be the only option to save the life or preserve the health of the woman." Such professional expertise was irrelevant to five lawyers who are determined to preserve at

all costs an unrestricted liberty-right to abortion on demand — even extending that "right " to infanticide.

At what point are we the people, in whose name the Constitution was adopted , going to say No" to this raw judicial usurpation of our liberties? When will we say "No" to the brute imposition of the culture of death in a country which first staked its claim to independence on the self-evident right to life?

In his magnificent dissent in Stenberg vs. Carhart , Justice Antonin Scalia expressed the conviction that , one day, this desperately wrongheaded decision would lie moldering in the potter 's field of history alongside Died Scott (which declared that African-Americans were not persons who could be the subjects of constitutional rights) and Koramatsu (which attempted to justif y the internment of innocent Japanese-Americans in concentration camps during World War II).

One expects that , after 15 years on the court , Justice Scalia has learned to expect little more than political edicts masquerading as legal reasoning from several of his colleagues. The American people, Scalia seemed to suggest, have more moral and constitutional sense than five of the Supre mes; the people would see to it that Stenberg vs. Carhart was eventually rejected.

But subsequentl y, friends report that Justice Scalia has been deeply disturbed by the lack of public outrage over the constitutionalization of infanticide. It is true the national media, as usual, botched the stoiy. Most reports described Stenberg vs. Carhart as merely another "abortion rights" controversy, while ignoring or missing the court 's dismissal

of virtually any legiti]Q mate state interest in regs ulating abortion and its IX extension of the abortion < nUJ liberty into what is indisS Jo putabl y infanticide.

But where were the GeOfgC Weigel activists to make the . case for what reall y happened? Where were the pro-life organizations?

Where were the rallies , the demonstrations in front of the court , the town meetings and petitions , the fiery sermons?

Justice Scalia is right to be disturbed. We all should be. And we should do something about it. Couldn 't the pro-life religious community sponsor a National Day of Prayer and Fasting this fall? A day of national repentance would focus attention on just what Stenberg vs.

Carhart did , while reminding the country the court has forced upon us the gravest of choices about the kind of country we want to be in the future. Such a National Day of Prayer and Fasting could unite Catholics, Evangelical Protestants, Orthodox Jews, Mormons, and Muslims in a common effort to restore America 's moral sanity.

People of conscience cannot accept infanticide as a constitutionally-protected "human right." It is past time to make that manifest, and by the kind of action that demonstrates that repentance is the first step toward national renewal.

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

Catholic On Purp ose

'.. . and first become reconciled. . .'

"Forgive us our trespasses , as we forgive those who trespass against us." (Lord's Prayer) "If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you , leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." (Matt.5:23-24) "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone." (John 8:7) We hear these messages about forgiveness from early childhood. We teach our children to "forgive and forget." At the same time, modern psychology instructs that we name past hurts and heal from them, not bury them.

Rightfully, angry victims of uncountable wrongs grapple with betrayal and abuse. We hear righteous outcries against domination, discrimination , and annihilation .

Increasing awareness of abuse is meant to heal victims and perpetrators. The anger has its place.

A mighty wave of self-awareness has brought our focus to Holocaust atrocities, Native American slaugh-

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QUESTION •CORNER Father John Dietzen

Q. Yew answer to "ls forg ive?iess really possible? " was very enlig htening. To take this one step further, what about justice? My brother committed various crimes against me and my parents, which ultimately caused my father ' s death. I forgive him for what he did to me, but that he caused our father ' s death is something I cannot accept.

I feel I must get justice for my parents. Saying God will punish him is a cop-out. I want to turn to the district attorney, but ask myself whether I am really seeking revenge in disguise. If we sit and "forgive " everyone 's crimes, we may

ter, child molestation, elder abuse, racial discrimination , rape, and other wrongs. We cannot jump over rage. Hurt cannot remain unnamed. We are increasingly adept at naming our rage. However, where do we go from here?

There is an ancient answer: forgiveness.

Last spring, Pope John Paul II asked forgiveness for wrongdoings committed by members of the Catholic Church through the centuries.

An inter-religious organization , World Forgiveness Alliance, presented the fourth annual World Forgiveness Day on Aug. 6 at St. Mary 's Cathedral in San Francisco.

Organizers hope to see a global observance of Forgiveness Day by 2005. For his part , San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown declared Aug.6 Forgiveness Day .

A consciousness of the need to forgive seems to be cresting.

Stanford Medical School researcher Fred Luskin tells us forgiveness is a skill to be learned. He says practicing forgiveness improves one 's health . He teaches women from Northern Ireland who lost children to political violence how to f orgive. Once they learn the "skill,"

he sends them home with hope.

It 's tricky, because we must not gloss over harmful actions in the attempt to "make nice."

Not only would the perpetrator "get away with it," he or she would also miss a chance to repent. What 's more, psychologists say a victim 's "suppressed" pain manifests itself in harmful ways.

Another sensitive aspect of forgiveness is the "forget " part of "forgive and forget."

Perhaps what is called for is not actual "forgetting."

Stanford researcher Luskin reports a result of forgiveness is the absence of bitterness.

An antidote to resentment is praying for the person one resents. Charity is another route out of bitterness.

In some ways, granting and asking forgiveness CATHOLIC ON PURPOSE, page 17

Kamille Maher

How is justice related to forgiveness?

as well abolish the police , courts and jails . Should we not attempt to stop the evil in this world? Revenge seeks to harm. Justice seeks restitution. (New Jersey) A. First of all, I' m going to assume when you say crime you mean crime. Crime is an activity, usuall y quite serious , punishable by law. So not every injustice , even a grave one, is a crime.

Did your brother directly cause your father's death? Or did he bring about a family situation that , as you see it, occasioned the death? These kinds of facts will be significant.

Since you speak of approaching the district attorney, it seems you consider what your brother did as carrying legal sanctions. If you 're not positive, it would be good to find out before beginning a move to the courts. For all this, of course, you will need the advice of an attorney.

You omit some morall y critical information , but a few prudential questions will be essential in any case. You need to identify clearly what you wish to accomplish. You say you do not want revenge or punishment , but restitution. Is

this money or something else? How much?

Then, is what you plan to do likel y to be successful? For example, is the money, or whatever else, there to be returned?

Is what you want to do likel y to accomplish more good than harm for you? Your mother? The rest of the family?

Will it bring some closure or just reopen old wounds? Are other avenues possible?

This may seem a rather cold approach to an emotional situation. But these are basic , common sense questions to ask if you hope to arrive at prudent and otherwise virtuous decisions that will accomplish something positive for everyone concerned.

Leaving the rest to God is no cop-out. All life on this earth is imperfect, which means that , even morally, everything is not balanced or, if you wish, fair. That full truth is, and can be, revealed only in eternity is still part of our faith and hope.

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

LITURGY & SCRIPTURE The new Roman Missal: not yet!

The Latin text of a new introduction to the Sacramentary was published on Jul y 28. It is the third edition of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Or GIRM2000 .

When this Latin text arrived at the committee of the U.S. bishops, a few staff members put together a quick English translation. Comments about this temporary translation have been widely published.Reaction has been praise, panic, and general confusion. I offer the following responses to the hundreds of questions being asked across the country.

What is the forte of the English text?

It is a study translation onl y. It is not in effect. It will be replaced in the future by a more definitive version.

Why was this text published if it is not in effect?

It was prepared to assist bishops, priests, deacons, liturgists, educators, diocesan commissions, parish liturgy committees, and the faithful in understanding some of the clarifications of how we celebrate Mass.

What text should we be following for Mass in our community?

The 1974-75 General Instruction of the Roman Missal (with the Appendix for Dioceses of the U. S.) remains in force . Pastors and liturgical ministers are encouraged to continue to read and study this document at the front of the Sacramentary.

What happens to GIRM2000 now?

I would suggest that this is the beginning of a lengthy process. As is standard practice for all revised editions of our liturgical books and for all new rituals , this text will

Sister Sharon McMillan , SND first be studied by all our bishops in the United States. Only they have the authority to approve texts and to make amendments to them. This temporary translation is a first step onl y. Our bishops have the opportunity to read this first draft and to begin to suggest their own adaptations for U.S. parishes.

The bishops will also call for a much better translation.

The one available now is fille d with omissions and inaccuracies. The Canadian bishops , for example, have rejected this translation and are asking the expert Latin translators of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to prepare the text th at they will study.

What response might parishioners give?

As part of this long process ahead , read what is available about GIRM2000, even this flawed draft translation . What you find to praise , let your pastor know. What you find burdensome, let your pastor know. What you find confusing, let your pasto r know. Our bishops want to craft the very best document possible to serve the celebration of the Eucharist in our communities. Everyone's voice is important. Just don 't panic . This inadequate , draft translation is not the finished product and is not in effect. But it asks us to be prepared for the final version when our bishops have approved that and when that final version has been further approved by the Vatican.

Can parish liturg ical ministers continue to serve?

Literally hundreds of liturgical ministers have been asking forms of this question for the last few weeks. The answer is a resounding Yes! Continue your generous service under the direction of your pastor. Continue to follow the provisions of GIRM1974/5. Continue to process in with the Lectionaiy, for example. Continue your ministries with our grateful thanks.

When the final English translation of GIRM2000 comes from our bishops with Vatican approv al, there will an extended period of teaching and preparation for all of us.

Meanwhile, read, study, pray, and continue your blessed service to your parishes as you have been .

Notre Dame Siste r Sharon McMillan is assistant professor of sacramental theology and liturgy at St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park.

Can we accept the 'hard sayings' of the Son of Man? ÂŚ

A pig and a chicken made striking ly different contribution s to a diced ham omelette. The exertion of the chicken to produce an egg cannot ever approach the total commitment required of the pig. Sooner or later, Sunday 's Liturgy of the Word insists, we stop straddling the fence and jump in, to become part of God's enterprise. We used to talk a wonderful game; now we step to the plate as a player.

In the presence of some Israelites ' worship of other gods, Joshua (in our first reading) forces the issue to a crisis: renew your covenant with the Lord God or serve other gods, but make up your mind. Just hear him , "If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide whom you will serve"; then hear his punch line, "As for me and my household , we will serve the Lord."

Such a wholehearted commitment on the part of Joshua produces a covenant-renewal in the hearts of his hearers because they confess that God formed them as His people: "Far be it from us to forsake the Lord. . . For it was the Lord, our God, who brought us... up out of a state of slavery. . . . Therefore , we also will serve the Lord, for He is our God." It is just such a response that the Word would provoke out of us God's delivered people, as we respond , "Taste and see the goodness of the Lord."

Such a response the Word can create in us, declares the fourth Gospel . In a context similar to that of the first reading, a crisis has come among the disciples of Jesus: "This saying is hard ; who can accept it?" And later in this passage, "As a result of this, many disciples returned to their f ormer way of lif e and no longer accompanied Him." Why? Because Jesus "shocked them." John has Jesus say, "Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where He was before? It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life."

Catholic on p urp ose.. . ÂŚ Continued from page 16 present more difficulty than naming hurt. Yes, hurts are painful and rage can be uncomfortable. Plus it takes courage to confront one 's past.

Yet one requires maturity, faith , grace, and strength to deal in forgiveness.

What human possesses these in large quantities, at the ready?

Precious few.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Joshua 24:l-2a , 15-17 , 18b; Psalm 32; Ep hesians 5:21-32 or 5:21a 25-32; John 6:60-69

Father David M. Pettingill When Jesus has been "lifte d up " as Son of Man on the cross and into glory, God' s love for all is revealed as a love for friends unto death , a love stronger than death, and a love that would gather those who hear of and welcome this love.

Because Jesus has been "lifted up," the Word He now speaks and the Word that speaks of Him bear Him to the hearers. They bear His Spirit of death-defeating life.

Thus, we who hear His Word this Sunday are literall y made capable of choosing our part in God's enterprise; convinced by a logic beyond words and reason; convinced by a love that creates , empowers, and missions communities; convinced by a conviction articulated by Simon Peter: "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."

However, God, Jesus and the Holy Sp irit prov ide wisdom, gentleness, and humility.

Difficulties about how actually to forgive point toward the power of Jesus, of faith , of grace to act through us.

Humans on our own may not be capable of forgiveness. The instinct of self-preservation , or the results of sin , might keep us mired in anger, hatred , and pain.

However, we do have at our disposal the fruits of prayer, if we would only pray. Pray for personal forg iveness. Pray to forgive others who have personally harmed

This relationship we as Church have with the Wordspeaking Christ is so real , that according to Ephesius, it can transform the relationship between Christian husbands and wives. Before the text becomes a "hard saying" in the light of increased sensitivity to inclusivity, justice to women, and gifts of the feminist movement in our world, we must see the author 's point. What Chri st does for the Church and the Church does for Christ rub off on Christian husband and wives, if they allow it to do so. "This is a great mystery but I speak in reference to Christ and the Church."

As husband , Christ "loved the Church and handed Himself over for her to sanctify her. . . ." As bride, the Church surrenders to Christ to receive the pure gift of love that transforms her and makes her equal and partner.

Husbands and wives reproduce this relationship, if they allow this vision and love to transform them. Thus, the citation from Genesis, " the two shall become one flesh," implies the recovery of a unity and equality lost by humankind 's fall .

We are brought by the Word to a wonderful position of surrender to being God's people at the kingdom 's table, pricey, but glorious, "a condition of complete simplicity costing not less than everything." (T.S.Eliot) Renew 2000 questions What is the value of the Word in your group? In your Parish? How can it be more appreciated?

What can your group do to heal marriages? To support strong ones? us. And even pray on a global scale.

I cannot pretend to know what that would be like.

However, I have seen the power of Jesus to bring forgiveness in my corner of the universe. And it was prayer that brought forgiveness here.

Dare we try to celebrate global forgiveness? Will we greet each other waving "Peace on Earth" banners at an August celebration in the year 2005? Dare we hope for such a holiday?

Dare we not?

School of Pastoral Leadership For limes, registration materials, costs, exact locations and additional information, call Joni Gallagher at (415) 242-9087 or spl@att.net Pre-registration is necessary for many of these programs.

Sept 29-30: "Called and Gifted Workshop " sponsored by St. Catherine of Siena, St. Finn Barr, Good Shepherd and St. Ve ronica parishes at St. Veronica Parish Hall in South San Francisco. Fri. 7-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.in.-4 p.m.

Sept. 19-Oct 24 (Tues. 7:30-9:30 p.m., San Mateo): 'Christianity: An Introduction to the Catholic Faith" with Father Milton Walsh. Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home" with Jesuit Father Bernie Bush.

Sept. 20-Oct . 25 (Wed. 7:30-9:30 p.m., SF): "Christianity: An Introduction to the Catholic Faith" with Father Tony Lambino at Archbishop Riordan High School.

"Catholic Bible Study: Pathways through Scripture " Sept. 19-April 3/Tues. in San Mateo with Jesuit Father Donald Sharp and Msgr. J. Warren Holleran; Sept. 20-Apri! 4/Wed./SF with Erasmo Leiva; Sept. 21-April 5/ Thurs./Marin with Dominican Father Gregory Tatum. All 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept . 22-Oct. 6/Fri. with Fr. Sharp at National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, SF from 2-4 p.m. followed by Holy Hour.

Nov. 4: Detention/Prison Ministry conference , "Grace Behind Bars ", with St. Joseph Sister Suzanne Jabro and Bishop John Wester at Holy Name of Jesus Church , 39th Ave. and Lawton , SF. Includes prayer, lunch, dialogue. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Presentation Sister Rosina Conrotto , Program Director.

Sept. 10: "Living the Beatitudes in the 21st Century," afternoon sessions with popular facilitators exploring the call to holiness and learning to respond with love, compassion, peace and justice to daily encounters. Facilitators: Sept. 10, Blessed Virgin Mary Sister Marilyn Wilson.

Sept. 6.7: "Isn't Grandparenting Grand?" , a retreat workshop for grandparents as couples or singles with Tom and Rena Grand and Father Thomas Madden.

Sept. 8-10: "Mothers and Daughters Through the Years", a retreat for mothers age 50 and over and daughters age late 20s or older, with marriage and family counselor, Carol Kaplan.

Sept. 22-24: "Being Held in the Arms of God", a silent retreat for women with Holy Ghost Father Tom Timmins.

"Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly", a Sept. 15-18 workshop and retreat sponsored by the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Office of the Franciscan Community 's Santa Barbara Province. Speakers include Franciscan Sister Maria Elena Martinez, Cindy Pile , Ken Butigan and others. Call (510) 536-3772, eat. 113. To be held at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville.

Silver Penny Farm offe rs retreat facilities near the wine country, 5215 Old Lakeville Rd., Petaluma, 94954. All quarters have bedroom and sitting room with firepiace. Call Father Ray Smith for a brochure at (707) 762-1498.

Taize Prayer Around the Cross 3rd Tues. at 8:30 p.m., St. Dominic Church, 2390 Bush St., SF. Call Delia Molloy at (415) 563-4280.

1st Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 California St. at Grant, SF. Call (415) 288-3809.

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.

3rd Fri. at 8 p.m. at Woodside Priory Chapel, 302 Portola Rd., Portola Valley. Call Dean Miller at (650) 328-2880.

1st Sat. at 8:30 p.m. at SF Presidio Main Post Chapel at 130 Fisher Loop. Call Delia Molloy at (415) 563-4280.

Young Adults You may contact the Young Adult Ministry office of the Archdiocese by phone at (415) 565-3629; by e-mail 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 Registration materials for Fall Fest to be held Oct. 14 at Dominican University of California in San Rafael are now available. Call the Fall Fest hotline at (415) 581-3581.

St. Agnes Young Adult Ministry Center, 1025 Masonic Ave., SF, is open Mon.-Thurs. noon-7 p.m. for spiritual advice , pastoral counseling and sacrament of reconciliation. Contact Chad Evans or Father Russell Roide at (415) 487-8560.

Aug. 23: "Discovering Our Role as Lay Catholics" at St. Dominic Parish Hall, Steiner and Bush St., SF at 7:30 p.m. Part of special young adults lecture series "What Does Vatican II Mean to Young Adults?" Call Scott Moyer at (415) 9231264 or scott@esgear.com. Aug. 30: "Liturgy: The Center of Christian Life and Worship ".

Sept. 12: "Two Tribes", Young adult Catholics and Jews challenge their assumptions about themselves and others through dialogue at Jewish Community Center , 3200 California St. at Presidio , SF.

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

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

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

Social Justice/Respect Life Jubilee 2000 USA , as part of a worldwide effort to relieve the crushing debt owed by struggling countries to stronger lands , announces a Bay Area speakers bureau. Knowledgeable speakers are available without charge to address parish groups and organizations on this Jubilee Year topic. Call William or Jean Lesher at (510) 5246645 or welesher@aol.com.

Prayer/Devotions Aug. 27: Mass for people living with AIDS at St. Boniface Church, 133 Golden Gate Ave., SF at 5:30 p.m. Call for dates (415) 863-7515.

Wednesdays: Meditation/Evening Prayer at Sacred Heart Church , 546 Fillmore , SF, 7 - 7:45 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Deacon Chuck McNeil at (415) 861-5460.

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 Mary English at (415) 282-8076; Tue. 7 - 7:50 a.m., St. Raphael Church, 1104 5th Ave., San Rafael. Call Patricia Hartnett at (510) 215-6931.

Thursday: The laity prayer cenacle of Marian Movement of Priests meets at 7 p.m.^ St. Mary Star of the Sea Church , 180 Harrison Ave., Sausalito.

Call (415) 331-3306.

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

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

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

Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame, M- F after 8 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m. St. Isabella Church , One Trinity Way, San Rafael, Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato , Fri. 9:30 a.m.

- 6 p.m., 1st Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sat. St. Bruno Church, 555 W. San Bruno Ave., San Bruno, 24 hours everyday. Call (650) 588-0572. Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel St. Francis of Assisi Shrine, 610 Vallejo St. at Columbus , SF, Fri. following 12:15 p.m. Mass until 4:15 p.m. 2nd Sat. at St. Matthew Church, One Notre Dame Way, San Mateo with Nocturnal Adoration Society of San Mateo County. Call Lynn King at (650) 349-0498 or Jim McGill at (650) 574-3918 for times. Corpus Christi Monastery, 215 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, daily fro m 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (650) 3221801.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., Mill Valley, Tuesdays , 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. St. John of God Church, 1290 5th Ave. at

Irving, SF. Mondays after 12:10 p.m. Mass , (415) 566-5610; St. Kevin Church, 704 Cortland Ave., SF, 1st Fri. following 9 a.m. Mass until 5:15 p.m.

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

Call (415) 333-3627; St. Hilary Church, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon, M - F 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat . 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Call (415) 435-1122; St. Mary 's Cathedral , Gough and Geary St., SF, 1st Fri. after 8 a.m. Mass until Sat. at 8 p.m.

Family Life Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a successful and dynamic marriage enrichment experience designed to deepen the joys of a life together , announces upcoming weekends. For information call (800) 795-LOVE or www.wwme.org .

Catholic Charities Foster Care and Adoption and Foster Care Program is looking for prospective adopting families for children. Attend a free information meeting on the first Thurs. of every month at 7 p.m. at 814 Mission St., 5th floor , SF or on the second Tuesday at 36 37th Ave., San Mateo. Call (415) 844-4781 .

Seton Medical Center 's Natura l Family Planning/Fertility Care Services offer classes in the Creighton Model of Natural Family Planning.

Health educators are also available to speak to youth and adults on topics of puberty, responsible relationships, adolescent sexuality, the use of NFP throughout a woman's reproductive life and infertility. Call (650) 301-8896.

Introductory instructions for couples interested in Natural Family Planning are available by appointment fro m NFP consultant and instructo r, 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.

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.

Single, Divorced, Separated Sept. 15: Separated and Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese announces its annual dinner gala at Cafe Riggio in San Francisco. $35. Register by Sept. 8. Call (415) 273-5521 or Theresa at (415) 666-0876.

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

Catholic Adult Singles Assoc, of Marin meets lor support and activities. Call Bob at (415) 8970639.

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..

Sept. 23: Enneagram workshop from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $20. Call Claudia Devaux at (415) 334-9088.

For additional information about upcoming social activities call Ron Landucci at (650) 583-6016.

lectures/ Classes/Radio-TV Join Joe Stinson for "Good Grief" a 13-week series airing Sundays at 4 p.m. on Catholic Family Radio , KDIA 1640 AM. Call (650) 866-3525.

Catholic Healthcare West offers free classes and instruction on all areas of health at their San Francisco and Daly City facilities. Visit their web site at www.chwbay.org for details.

Sept. 5-Oct. 31: "Faces of Mary", an exhibition of icons featuring the Madonna by artist , Stephanos, in Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, at Graduate Theological Union, 2400 Ridge Rd., Berkeley, M-F 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call (415) 338-3024.

Tours and seminars on the art and the church of St. Anne of the Sunset will be available this Sept.

Call Rosemary French at (415) 681-9441 or Victoria Giambruno at (415) 731-7856.

Pood & Fun Aug. 26: Little Sisters of the Poor Sale of the Year, 300 Lake St. at 4th Ave., SF featuring books , jewelry, art, clothing, shoes, rugs, Christmas , linens and more. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call Claudia Bowers at (415) 668-0968.

1st Fri.: Catholic Marin Breakfast Club meets for prayer, breakfast and talks from well- known speakers. Sept 1: CYO director, Brian Cahill talks about what' s happening today and tomorrow at CYO. Oct: 6: Former Jesuit Dick Neve, founder of "Harvest of Hope". Nov. 3: a representative from the Center for Attitudinal Healing.

Sept. 9: "A Little Bit of Italy " to benefit the National Bone Marrow Donor Program , 5 - 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, Novato. Ticket $9.95/kids under 14 $1. Full course pasta dinner with dessert. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 3950. Call (415) 897-9489 or 892-1329.

Sept. 23: St. Thomas More Community 's 1st annual Golf Tournament. Call Lito Mendoza at (650) 355-4063 or Gil Palencia at (650) 992-4009.

Oct . 1: Annual Carnival on the grounds of St. Matthew Parish, 9th Ave. and El Camino Real, San Mateo , 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dinner served 4 - 8 p.m.

Special appearances by Rhonda Bentley and Tom Vacar fro m Channel 2 News. Call (650) 344-7622.

Oct. 12: "A Swinging Good Time ", the 32nd Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the works and care of the Sisters of the Presentation , Presidio Golf Course. Sponsorship opportunities at various levels still available. Tournament fee of $200 per golfer includes green fees , cart , lunch , dinner, fabulous prizes and great fun. Call Maggie Lopez at (415) 751-5208.

3rd Fri.: Open house and pot luck dinner and bingo at Catholic Kolping Society, 440 Taraval St., SF. No-host 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) 661-0726; Dante Council, call Vito Corcia at (415) 564-4449; Mission Council, call Paul Jobe at (415) 333-6197; Golden Gate Council, call Mike Stilman at (415) 752-3641 .

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 Sept. 8: "An Evening Around the World" sponsored by Presentation High School Alumnae at Presentation Convent , 2340 Turk Blvd., SF beginning at 5:30 p.m. Features a catered dinner, prizes, Christmas boutique and international auction. Tickets are $35 per person. Call the alumnae office at (415) 751-1245.

Sept. 23: St. Ignatius Class of 75 at the Carlin Commons on the SI campus. Contact Ed McGovern at edme(5)pubaffairs.com or Des O'Reilly at glassgod@flash.net.

Sept. 23: St. Brigid High School, San Francisco Alumnae Reunion at Fort Mason Club. Call Jeanette DeMartini at (415) 346-4730.

Sept. 30: Presentation High School Class of 1970. 6:30 p.m. at Alioto's on Fisherman's Wharf.

Call Maureen Sullivan Revel at (415) 386-4447.

Oct. 14: St. Paul High School, SF, Class of 1960.

Call Lillian Carter at (415) 584-3938 or Jann Ortega Phillips at (415) 647-6589.

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

Oct. 21: "Fashion Show, Luncheon , Milestone Reunion " honoring classes of 1940, 45, 55 , 60 , 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 from Notre Dame High School , Belmont. Call Donna Westwood , alumnae director , at (650) 595-1913 , ext. 351 or alumnae@ndhsb.org. Aug. 19: Class of 1968 celebrates turning 50. Call Shawn Callaghan Richardson at Shawn@aol.com. Oct. 14: Class of 1975 reunion. Call Karen Schwarz at (650) 5722675 or Debbie Bradley Schembri at (408) 2678740. Class of 1982 is planning its 20 year reunion.

Call Denise Miller at Dmllsports@aol.com; Wynne Hegarty at WHegarty@aol.com; Amy Ellingson at Aimelling@aol.com; Lenore Wagner Grant at lenore@dellnet.com. Class of 1990 planning a 10th reunion. Call Megan Centis at (650) 3699784 or mcentis@yahoo.com.

Centennial of St. Anne's Home, SF. Looking for old photos or written recollections of the Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Anne's Home or residents of the home. Contact John McGuckin at (415) 7652945.

Class of Jan. 1950 from Brooklyn's St. John's Prep should call Tom Brett at (718) 263-0123 or (516) 333-1272 for information about upcoming three-day reunion in November.

Sept. 10: Mercy High School, SF reunion for members of its Class of 1960 at the Olympic Club, SF. Call Terri Driscoll, alumnae director, at (415) 337-7218.

PP rfnrmanrei Aug. 27: San Francisco Lyric Chorus presents An All American Concert of works by Leonard Bernstein , Aaro n Copeland, Alice Parker and others at Trinity Episcopal Church , 1668 Bush at Gough , SF, 5 p.m. Tickets $15/12. Call (415) 775-5111.

Sundays in Aug: Concerts at St. Mary Cathedral featuring various artists 3:30 p.m. Gough and Geary Blvd., SF. Call (415) 567-2020 ext . 213. July 9 hear local soprano and Cathedral cantor, Mimi Ruiz, with guitarist , Maura Correa.

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

Datebook is a pee listing for parishes, schools and non-profit groups. Please include e\'ent name, time, date , place , address and an information p hone 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., SF. 94114, or f a x it to (415) 565-3633.

Letters...

¦ Continued from page 14 ing chapter on priests molesting children or youths , titled "Consp iracy of Silence."

Wills urges the Churc h to address the problem of abuse in the open , "...to let li ght flood the shadowy underworld of secrecy and evasion and misrepresentation.... " The readers of Catholic San Francisco deserve more open , thoroug h and honest coverage of priest molestation so we can find a way to end it.

L.G. Anderson San Francisco

'Facts distorted '

Regarding Barbara Berman 's and Tim Burke 's Jul y 28 letters to Catholic San Francisco , I believe they are both distorting the facts. The Pope does love all people and wants them to be true to the Church' s teaching. He does not "have scales over his eyes". He knows the Church' s teachings on homosexual sex acts and sees alread y how peop le twist Church teachings , hoping to persuade others to believe homosexual practices are all ri ght.

Thomas A. Mullaney San Francisco

Fidelity to teaching

not by compromising on the clear and consistent teaching on this matter. I am confident that if we are to see how Jesus loves those of us who are homosexuall y-oriented , il is in the Pope 's upholding Church teaching on this issue, and not in the arguments of those who suggest otherwise.

Raphael M. Whelan San Francisco

Resig nation welcomed

I opened the San Francisco Chronicle to learn Frank Hudson resigned as Catholic Charities CEO. I had been a little dismayed by the recent scandal at Catholic Charities over Hudson 's flamboyant spending on restau ran t meals and cosmetic surgeries. My wife and I have given to Catholic Charities in the past because of the wonderful programs the agency runs. However, it reall y bothered me that Hudson had billed Charities for cosmetic surgeries and posh restaurant meals and offered no apologies. His excuses for excessive spending on restaurant meals have been to keep up a hi gh profile for Catholic Charities. Without doubt , he succeeded in keeping Catholic Charities in the spotlight.

Unfortunate ly, this kind of "high" profile will only cause people lo think twice about giving to Charities and other good faith charities.

Sadl y, it now appears contributions have dropped off. I am glad Mr. Hudson has chosen to resign. Hopefully Catholic Charities will be able to regain its footing as the honorable non-profit organization that it is. In addition , I feel the agency 's board should share some of the blame for this scandal.

There needs to be more accountability.

Ernie Batrez Daly City

There was definitely a time when I, as a Catholic who has long lived with a homosexual orientation , would have been inclined to write letters expressing sentiments much like those of Barbara Berman and Tim Burke (Jul y 28). Still , as a life-long Catholic, I believed the authority given to the Pope and the Magisterium came from the Lord and called for my trust , beckoning me to remain open and intent upon giving assent to the teachings of the Church, no matter how much I felt inconvenienced or inclined to disagree, Every day thousands of babies are both of which I did. murdered at U.S.A. abortion chambers.

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Redwood City s Catholic Father Thomas E. Lacey, Worker House. pastor emeritus , Si. Matthias Father Lacey was Parish , Redwood City, died servremembered at a vi gil in Summit Hosp ital , ice at St. Matthias on Aug. Oakland , on Aug. 13. He was 16. The late priest 's brother, 83 years old on Jul y 6. Father Father George Lacey of the Lacey had been living at Diocese of Stockton , Oakland' s Mercy Care and funeral Mass at presided at a Retirement Center and until the church on Aug. 17 with severa l months ago had made Father Thomas Lacey more than 50 priest concelehis home at St. Matthias.

Father Lacey was a San Francisco brants including formerSt. Matthias pastor, native , having attended St. Paul and St. Msgr. James Flynn and former co-pastor, Monica elementary schools and Sacred Father George Meyer.

Also among the concelebrants were curHeart High School. Following studies at Menlo Park 's St. Patrick Seminary, he was rent St. Matthias pastor , Father John ordained by Archbishop John J. Mitty on Glogowski; Msgr. Harry Schlitt , vicar for administration; and neighbor pastors, Msgr.

March 20, 1943 at St. Mary 's Cathedral.

Father Lacey was named founding pas- Peler Armstrong of St. Pius Parish , and tor of St. Matthias in 1961 , following 15 Father Randy Calvo of Our Lady of Mt. years as associate director of the Catholic Carmel Parish. Homilist was Msgr. Hart Youth Organization. He served there until Doyle, a classmate of Father Lacey 's and a 1968 when he was named pastor of San retired priest of the Diocese of Stockton .

Former San Francisco Archbishop John Francisco 's Church of the Visitacion Parish.

In 1979, Father Lacey returned to St. R. Quinn and retired Santa Rosa Bishop Matthias as co-pastor and served there until Mark Hurley were present in the sanctuary.

In brief remarks at the end of Mass, Msgr. retirement in 1989.

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NEW YORK (CNS) — Following are recent capsule o IIrA 03 reviews issued by the USCC Office for Film and Broadcasting. retirement. As formulaic as it is funny, director Howard Deutch 's "Bless the Child" (Paramount) y paced film remains appealing despite a predictable story briskl Absorbing thriller in which a psychiatric nurse (Kim J -s line , time-worn cliches and stereotyp ical characters . USCC clasBasinger) suspects that her 6-year-old niece (Holliston O sification is A-II1— adults. MPAA rating is PG-13.

Coleman) is being targeted by members of a satanic sect plano "Hollow Man" (Columbia) ning to misuse the child 's extraordinary powers to fulfill a bibUneven sci-fi thriller about a rogue scientist (Kevin Bacon) lical prophecy. Recurring violence with some gore. USCC at a secret military lab who tests his formula for invisibility on classification is A-IV — adults , with reservations. MPAA rathimself and is unable to reverse the procedure. Despite amazing is R — restricted. brief crass l anguage. USCC classification is A-IH — adults. ing visual effects and an intriguing premise, director Paul "Cecil B. DeMcnted " (Artisan) Repulsive comedy about a famous Hollywood actress MPAA rating is PG-13 — parents cautioned material may be Verhoeven 's film lurches forward trading suspense for explosions and other obvious gimmicks while only shallowly (Melanie Griffith) forced to star in a radical underground inappropriate for children under 13.

"The Original Kings of Comedy" (Paramount) exploring the psychological ramifications of a man without movie after she is kidnapped by fanatics (led by Stephen Dorff) A sometimes hilarious comedy revue showcasing four societal constraints. Gory violence and incessant profanity. bent on destroying "multi plex America." The latest offering from writer-director John Waters stalls energetically with standup comics (Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the USCC classification is A-IV — adults, with reservations. The clever film-industry barbs but quickl y loses momentum as the Entertainer and Bernie Mac) filmed during a two-night concert MPAA rating is R — restricted.

"Space Cowboys" (Warner Bros.) plot gets mired in gratuitous brutality and nasty humor. in North Carolina. While the foul language is repelling, the Enjoyable action-adventure flick about four retired Air Recurri ng violence , an orgy, several lewd sexual references. humor is never mean-spirited as director Spike Lee aptly USCC classification is 0 — morally offensive. MPAA rating splices behind-the-scenes takes with the on-stage performanc- Force pilots (Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, James Gainer es as the four acerbicall y poke fun at themselves, their African- and Donald Sutherland) sent into space 40 years past their is R — restricted American culture and race relations. Some crude sex-related prime because only their technical knowledge can stop a mal"Coyote Ugly" (Touchstone) Forgettable romantic drama in which a young New Jersey humor. USCC classification is A-IV — adults , with reserva- functioning Russian satellite from smashing into Earth . While the narrative's plausibility is questionable , director Eastwood's woman (Piper Perabo) moves to New York City with song- tions. MPAA rating is R — restricted. casually paced film maintains interest with colorful characters, "The Replacements" (Warner Bros.) writing aspirations, but is distracted by the attention she Winsome comedy about a football team of assorted alternate impressive visual effects and slight intrigue as well as an unexreceives from her "day" job as a sexy barmaid in the city 's hottest watering hole. Trite dialogue and a formulaic narrative players (including Keanu Reeves) put together during an NFL pected conclusion. Some profanity. USCC classification is Amark director David McNall y 's tiresome film. Promiscuity, players 'strike by a veteran coach (Gene Hackman) plucked from II — adults and adolescents. The MPAA rating is PG-13.

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By Father Basil DePinto For the summer doldrums , when live music and theater are in short supply, here is another in the series begun last year of recorded delights to carry one over unti l the new season begins, in just a few short weeks.

This time some thoughts on two superlative artists, both Russians as it happens , whose performances, whether live or on records, represent a pitch of perfection that puts them at the forefront of their profession. The violinist Maxim Vengerov appears on the Teldec label; pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy has been with London (English Decca) for many years.

For me the best way to describe Vengerov's playing is to say he is in the same line as his late countryman David Oistrakh.

The combination of extraordinary, almost steely, control and lyrical warmth was the hallmark of the older violinist.

It is no mean feat to put both these qualities together. Listen to Oistrakh's way with the slow movement of the Mozart G major concerto (No. 3). The long, limpid melody is spun out with utmost tenderness, yet the precision and exactness of the playing never falter.

Then hear Vengerov do something very similar in the Brahms concerto (with Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony). The artist seems to be inside the music, feeling its depth and conveying it to the listener as well. Technical mastery and emotional expressiveness go hand in hand to produce a matchless integrity. The propulsive energy of the finale shows another side of Vengerov's enormous talent.

Much the same can be said of his work in the Sibelius concerto (also with the Chicago forces). There is a clear stylistic difference here, of course. The classicism of the Brahms gives way to a romanticism that still maintains clarity and never descends to heart-on-sleeve sentimentality.

It has been a couple of years since Vengerov played here in person. He cannot return too soon.

On other occasions I've deplored Ashkenazy's lamentable desertion of his solo career for that of conducting, so I won 't go on beating that dead horse. Join me instead in a perusal of some of his outstanding recordings, which preserve his art in permanent form.

The first thing to note is the pianist 's enormous range of repertory. It is rare to find someone who can perform Mozart and

Bartok, Chopin and Scriabin , Beethoven and Rachmaninov with equal aplomb. Mind , this is not mere virtuosity in a technical sense but the completel y authentic command of style.

To begin with the obvious , lake any one of the five Beethoven concertos (under Solti) and note the grand sweep that is easily recognizable and expected. Then turn to the wonderful series of Beethoven sonatas for violin and piano that Ashkenazy recorded with Itzhak Perlman. Here we find two soloists in deepest harmony ( I almost said collusion) to exalt only the composer, not themselves.

Or listen to the Tchaikovsky trio done to a turn by these two in the company of cellist Lynn Harrell. Or if you think you 've heard enough of the Rachmaninov Second Concerto to last a lifetime, be prepared for a freshness and newness that constitute revelation.

The solo Chopin recitals, especially the aching beauty of the B minor sonata, and the grandeur of the Schubert B flat sonata cannot be missed. One could go on and on. Ashkenazy is permanently lodged in the pantheon of the greats .

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By Father P. Gerard CTRourke This is a book for adult Catholics (and of course their friends.) It is not for 13year-old minds masquerading as adults. It is a challeng ing book by a prolific author , an internationall y recognized expert in the field of sociology and a great Catholic priest since 1954. He writes in a provocative style that can arouse and provoke us as if we were invited to an exciting, intellectual soiree.

He starts off with "Catholics live in an Enchanted World". It takes us right into the middle of his thesis and its challenge.

There is a "distinctive Catholic imagination ," he declares. It can be called "sacramental" in that it reveals the presence of God. He contends that this Catholic imagination is alive and well despite any of our current "demystifications and secularization."

The Catholic imag ination shows up in many forms. It is all over the place in our lives as Catholic people. He acknowled ges the theolog ian , Father David Tracy, for his work The Analog ical Imag ination.

Greeley uses the word s metaphor and analogy interchangeabl y. They are his core words to assist in manifesting the Catholic imag ination. The Catholic imag ination "loves " metaphors. The Protestan t imagination , which is dialectical , distrusts metap hor as too prone to superstition. The truth is that both the dialectical and analog ical imagination are needed. Andrew Greeley opts for the analogical version .

In a series of chapters he examines ways the Catholic imag ination is manifested. He speaks of the way we approach our sacred p laces and sacred times. He chooses three sacred places — the Cathedral in Cologne, Germany; Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson , Arizona; and St. Peter 's in Rome. Each is distinct but demonstratively full of Catholic imag ination . Our sacred times and festival s are loved by us Catholics , no matter how sop histicated we become. Just go to our baptisms, our Midnight Masses, our First Communions , our marriages and our funerals.

In a provocative chapter Father Greeley treats "Sacred Desire". It is sacramentalized in the sacrament of matrimony. The Scriptures have many refer— ences to this , ¦ especiall y in the l "Song of Songs." > So too on occasion hav e the liturgy, sacred art and poetry in which human passion is used as metaphor for divine pas- « sion. The author has ¦ many interesting and chal- w leng ing remarks about « what he calls the Catholic ¦ puritan attitudes. It is a 1 worthwhile analysis of the ' question. He introduces an important distinction , the "sociological model of two Catholic traditions — the hi gh tradition and the popular tradition."

Father Greeley then offers a delightful

chapter on the "Mother Love of God" in which Mary, the mother of ¦ "Vesus , is s presented as an essenlk •'lesus '' tial metaphor of the love of God. The love of God for us is like the love of a mother. i He ranges through a long I history of art, prayer, story, n poetry and religious praci tices. The "Mary image" \ proves to be irresistible ¦ to architects , artists , » | authors and poets over J» the centuries. He uses ¦ a "Madonna Scaie" A as an instrument to that ll show Hk Catholics today, gp$ including many young adults, find the story of Mary too good to pass up.

In his chapter on "Community " he looks to the media of film and the novel as fertile fields for Catholics of our age.

Community is a central theme in this work

Jubilee Mass is Mosaic topic

KPIX-Television's "Mosaic " telecast Aug. 27 at 6 a.m. (repeated Sept . 3 at 4:30 a.m.) will focus on the Archdiocese of San Francisco 's major Jubilee Year event — Jubilee Mass 2000 — scheduled for Pacific Bell Park Oct. 28. Hosted by Office of Communications Director Maurice Healy, the half-hour segment will feature , above , Kathleen Buckley (left) and Auxiliary Bishop John C. Wester, both of whom are members of the committee planning the Holy Year event.

as it is in Catholic teachin g and training.

He asserts that this Catholic community sense still persists in the modern industrial world. It persists in family, in parish , and in neig hborhood links. The author points out Catholic schools tend to nurture a viable communal style and this may account for much of their success.

The next chapter is on "Hierarchy ", a central factor in Catholic life. Father Greeley prefers the word "structure" and it does seem to work very well without much of the baggage of the hierarch y word .

Catholics have no problem with structure and authority, but it is better rooted in the local , small community. "Small is more human and more efficient." It is interesting to read his words on the parish priests who are in reality the onl y hierarchical persons most lay people encounter. It is a wonderful section, especially now as our priesthood is under fire from all angles. As a priest it was most rewarding to have a scholar write about us so comprehensively and knowledgeably in a world still "fascinated by priests."

In his chapter on "Sensibility and Socialization " the author combativel y takes on the accepted "wisdom" that "Catholics are rapidly becoming like everyone else." In this regard he takes on "pop sociology," the "mass media " and "Church leaders and thinkers " for ignoring that Catholics live in a world that is enchanted.

How is this "Catholic sensibility " acquired? He argues it is passed on by storytellers whether consciously or not. The storytellers turn out to be parents , siblings , relatives , teachers, friends , the parish community, the spouse, the liturgy and even theolog ical reading. It is a great vindication of the power of the local parish and community. The book unabashedly acknowledges the teaching and empowerment we received in our Catholic families.

Read it to be challenged , rattled , annoyed, teased , stretched . Especially read it to be grateful , to rejoice in our being Catholic and to engage your mind and heart with a priest who passionately and rejoices in his Catholic imagination.

Father O'Rourke directs the archdiocesan Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.

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1. "Lamb's Supper." Scol l Hahn (Doubleday) 2. "Life of the Beloved." Henri J.M. Nouwen (Crossroad) 3. "Imitation of Christ " Thomas a Kemp is (Catholic Book Publishing) 4. "She Said Yes." Misty Beraall (Ploug h Publishing) 5. "Lives of the Saints " Vol. 1. Hugo Hoever (Catholic Book Publishing) 6. "Catechism of the Catholic Church." (Our Sunday Visitor) 7. "Catholic Martyrs of the 20th Century," Robert Royal (Crossroad) 8. "Witness to Hope." George Weigel (HarperCollins) 9. "Here & Now." Henri J.M. Nouwen (Crossroad) 10. "Celtic Prayers from lona." Phili p J. Newell (Paulist)

as the colorful gypsy-bag-lady-soothsayer who acts as a kind of chorus leader providing dramatic unity not only to the group scenes but to the play 's Marin-based Guerilla Shakespeare 's producensemble; to Ian McConnel for his articulate, tion of "Julius Caesar" is rarely staged — probab ly believable interpretation of Caska; and to John at least partly because of its heavily laden text full LeFans for his unstilted characterization of Cassius. of detailed political arguments, intri gues, and Despite the drawbacks of a text rarely enlivened betrayals that lead to Caesar's assassination. by the humor and poetry of Shakespeare 's other Political discussions about Caesar and his masterpieces, Guerilla Shakespeare 's visual assets opponents may be fascinating historically and in "Julius Caesar" render the play's content pertipoliticall y but in themselves do not always make for exciting theater. The challenge to make this Charles Blackburn nent by tastefull y updating costumes and sets from play theatrical ly interesting was heroically met, (left) as Brutus and ancient and Elizabethan periods to the present day.

Lisa Clark's sets (except for two center stage spacehowever, by director Patricia Miller, producer Paul Jenningsas consuming geometrical designs stage right and left) Jeanne Samuelson , and the Guerilla Shakespeare Mark Anthony create a stage area for political debate and another cast at the San Francisco South of Market Somarts. in Guerilla for the commoners and the soothsayer on the audiThe plot revolves around Caesar's friend Shakespeare 's Brutus' decision to kill Caesar, after being con"Julius Caesar ". ence level in front of the stage containing piles of "homeless" junk. Costumes (Devi Buchmillervinced by Cassius that assassinating Caesar is not an act of murder but a sacrifice to rid Rome of the dictator 's Luna) are at once handsomely modem and globally designed.

Artistic director and founder of Guerilla Shakespeare in tyranny and ambition.

Thus, most of Act I consisted of discussion in preparation 1991, Jeanne Samuelson, deserves kudos for masterminding a for Caesar's assassination. Act II , which culminates in lesser known Shakespeare masterpiece in a lesser frequented Caesar 's murder, was more dramatically alive, also due to the theater-goers' venue. Watch for Guerilla Shakespeare's upcomlively crowd scenes. The play 's content also contained relevant ing production of "Othello" and for its original play, "The Applecart," to be performed in Marin County. For information : insights into our own war-torn world.

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Paperback 1. "Endangered." Johann Christoph Arnold (Plough) 2. "Catechism of the Catholic Church." (Doubleday and Our Sunday Visitor)

3. "Return of the Prodigal Son." Henri J.M. Nouwen (Doubleday) 4. "In the Name of Jesus." Henri J.M. Nouwen (Crossroad) 5. 'Together for Life with Nuptial Mass." Joseph M. Champlin (Ave Maria Press) 6. "Catholic Book of Prayers." Maurus Fitzgerald (Catholic Book Publishing) 7. "Catholic Prayers." David Phili ppart (Liturgy Training) 8. "Your Baby's Baptism." (Liguori) 9. "Wounded Healer." Henri J.M. Nouwen (Crossroad) 10. "The Cup of Our Life." Joyce Rupp (Ave Maria Press) Children and young people 1. "Children's Daily Prayer 2000-2001." Elizabeth M. Jeep (Liturgy Training) 2. "Picture Book of Saints." Lawrence Lovasik (Catholic Book Publishing)

3. "God's House." Ellen Javernick (Pauline) 4. "New Catholic Picture Bible." (Catholic Book Publishing) 5. "Day By Day." Thomas McNally (Ave Maria Press) 6. "Catholic Baby's First Bible." (Regina Press) 7. "St. Joseph's Beginner 's Bible." (Cntholic Book Publishing) 8. "Catholic Baby's First Prayers." (Regina Press) 9. "Can You Find Jesus?" Gallery & Harlow (St Anthony Messenger) 10. "My Rosary." Daughters of St. Paul (Pauline)

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College degree is preferred . Position involves a 2-year commitment with room and board , benefits, 6-week vacation.

FAX resume to (415) 491-0842 or e-mail to: ddemars@cyosf.org or mail to CYO/DD One St. Vincent 's Drive, San Rafael , CA 94903.

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The Archdiocese of San Francisco is seeking a Payrol l Accountant to assist the Payroll Manager with various functions including Payroll Processing, Tax Filing, Pension Funding, 403B accounting, Section 125 accounting and Associated G/L Entries and Reconciliation. This centralized payroll involves 3000+ emp loyees and 100+ locations. Candidate must have 2+ years of payroll and general Accounting Experience (ADP Paynet preferred), 10-key by touch , a good knowledge of Excel and MS Word and excellent communications skills. Non-Profit organization with excellent benefits and free on site parking. Fax cover letter and resume with salary history to:

Katy Andrews; 415-565-3648 or e-mail kandrews-hr.asf@planeteria.net or mail to Office of Human Resources; 445 Church Street; San Francisco, CA 94114

Administrator: Director of School Advancement and Community Relations Mercy Hi gh School, San Francisco (all girls - 600 students) Competitive Salary

Responsible for school advancement and community relations.

Fundraising Events, Building Rentals, Community and Public Relations , Grant Writing, etc College degree and experience in school advancement required.

Excellent Interpersonal and Organizational Skills, Ability to work With and supervise others .

Reports to the Princi p al.

Call for information (415) 334-9932 Principal

Administrative Assistant: Mercy Hi gh School , San Francisco Assistant to the Director of School Advancement Compute r, data base skills. Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills a must!

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F-X start immed. Must have Access , Excel , and Word Processing computer skills and good mgmt. & communication skills. Send or fax resume to:

St. Matthias Pay Care Center in Redwood City is hiring Full and' Part Time aides and teachers. If you're a carinq, enthusiastic and committed Early Childhood Professional and would like to work in a great environment , call 650-367-1320 for an app ointment of fax your resume to 650-366-1049. 12 units of ECE is required for qualified teacher.

Send resume to Principal, 1000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont , CA 94002 or FAX 650-593-4342.

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J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. is interviewing for experienced Sales Reps to sell advertising in weekly Catholic Church Bulletins. Bilingual a plus.

Work In your local area. We offer the qualified candidate realistic earning potential of $25K - $5QK .

Our benefit package includes Medical/Dental/401K/Expenses.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE Earn as you learn We're the national payroll & Human Resource services company with a 39% Increases In our earnings & a 20% Increase In employment last of the rapid growth we are currently accepting ^em. Because resumes for our Customer Service Payroll/Specialist Position. In our San Bruno office. Traded on NASDAQ, we are celebrating our 28th anniversary & ore listed in Forbes as one of Ihe best managed companies In America.

As a liaison to our clients, our payroll specialists obtain & enler payroll data, handle payroll times, respond lo clients questions & concerns & deliver quality customer service. Qualified candidates will have 1-2 yrs. ol on-the-job exp. in a customer service environmenl, strong analytical math skills & a gonuine desire to learn. During your first 60 days, you will go through a 2 week expertise paid training program at our corporate office in Rochester, NY followed by contlnuos on-lhe-educallon. You will start at a training rale ol S13 per hour with Ihe opportunity lo Increase by 28% in your first 12 months while you acquire knowledge.

Join the heart of this rapidly growing national company. Our erwironmenl is professional, last paced, structured & learn oriented. For prompt consideration, qualified candidates should send their resumes to: V

Branch Recruiter, 1100 Grundy Lane, Suite 350, San Bruno, CA 94066 or fax to (650) 589-4336.

Parish Operations Manager Most Hol y liedeemer Catholic Church in San Francisco's Castro District seeks dedicated, self-motivated individual to manage the parisli office, coordinate volunteers, and oversee the administrative needs in finance and building maintenance. This individual also coordinates the stewardship and development activities of the parisli b y working with staff and parish leadership. Position demands strong planning and organizational skills as well as experience in budgeting and accounting. Qualifications: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, knowled ge of Microsoft Office, and 3-5 years of experience in a supervi sory role are all required . Familiarity with accounting software is strongly preferred.

Salary and benefits are in accord with Archdiocesan guidelines and policies.

Send resume b y September 8, 2000 to MHREmployment@aol.com or FAX to 415-788-6039.

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Associate Director of the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles beginning October 2, 2000. The Associate Director assists in the coordination of mission animation efforts of the Mission Office throughout the Archdiocese. The position entails working closely with the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Holy Childhood Association, and the Lay MissionHelpers Association. This work would involve a presence in parishes and organizations communicating the needs of the Missions , fundraising, being part of a formation team for lay missionaries, and office administration for a staff of eight. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor 's Degree.

Masters in Theological/Religious Studies preferred.

Experience working with Missions in developing countries and strong communication/ public speaking skills required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable. Good salary and benefits. A pply by September 1 ,2000.

Secretary/Office Manager The Western Association of the Order of Malta is seeking a secretary /office manager for its San Francisco office. Requirements: good interpersonal skills, strong organizational ability, command of good writing skills and ability to use word processing programs such as perfect/word. Knowledge of spread sheet programs such as Quatro Pro/Excel desired but not essential if the person has strong computer skills and the ability to learn .

The j ob would require working with officers and committee heads, record keeping, letter writing, handling phone communications and the supervision of a part time clerk. The ability to be flexible and multi-task is essential. Salary is negotiable.

Please send resume or rep lies by Sept. 1", 2000 to: Rev. Gerald D. Coleman , S.S. 320 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 325-5621 or FAX: (650) 322-0997

Send resume to: Mission Office, Fr. David Ayotte, 3424 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA 900 10-2241.

Phone: (2l3) 637-7222.

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