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Established Jan. 12, 1972 by Pope Paul VI

AUGUST

Finding strength in

weakness

lie in

—

known and a

suffering.

gets his

mes-

at the

up-

Congress.

The inaugural congress will take place at the Charlotte

Convention Center Friday evening, Sept. 23, and

all

day

Saturday, Sept. 24.

James

exercised regu-

and ate a healthful he was 34 years old.

who

well-

bishop

coming diocesan Eucharistic

—

larly

priest

speakers to appear

—

And

actor, a retired

sage across through the use of martial arts are among the

Diagnosed with adenocarthe most cinoma of the lung common form of lung cancer Fuerst had an illness many smokers and past smokers develop in their 60s and 70s. But Fuerst never smoked. He grew up in a non-smoking

—A

CHARLOTTE

was so

ing his crucifix and crying for

household.

TO NEWS & HERALD

SPECIAL

bed, clutch-

God to take away his

appear

DAVID HAINS

'THE CATHOLIC

excruciating, all Chris Fuerst

could do was

DIOCESAN EVENT DRAWS INSPIRING, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SPEAKERS

A. EVANS STAFF WRITER

nights, the pain

Congress

KAREN

WINSTON-SALEM

PAGES 6-7

at Eucharistic

around, 'said cancerpatient

Some

VOLUME

'Jesus' to

Tm the luckiest guy

SERVING CATHOLICS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA IN THE DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE

2005

19,

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known

diet.

Caviezel,

best

for his portrayal of

Jesus in the

Mel Gibson

film,

See CONGRESS, page 6 devastating diagnosis

The first sign that somewas wrong was when he

thing

developed a pain side in the

Photo by Karen A. Evans

in his right

summer of 2003.

The second came when

fluid

See STRENGTH, page 5

The Fuerst family Aug.

—

Chris Fuerst

illness

was the

of his

life.

Kathy, Gabrielle, Michael

was diagnosed

—

and Chris

with lung cancer

enjoy a

summer afternoon

in their

backyard

Charlotte parish Ann Church celebrates milestone anniversary

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In the 50 years since the

STAFF WRITER

Young (and young-at-heart) parishioners of St. Ann Church in Charlotte dance the night away during the church's 50th anniversary celebration Aug. 13. The weekend's festivities also included Mass, a dinner and a brunch.

establishment of St. Ann Church on Aug. 15, 1955, parishioners have built a church, school and activity center. In 1961, they helped establish a

mission church,

St.

Vincent de

Paul Church, which gained par-

The 700 families of St. Ann Church celebrated this

ish status just four years later.

Several charter

members of

milestone with Masses, a dinner,

2005

19 months

A golden moment for

Photo by Karen A. Evans

Spirit

January 2004 at age 34. Fuerst believed his

catalyst for a dramatic spiritual transformation he experienced during the last

St.

Revival of the

brunch and dancing the

See MILESTONE, page 13

Photo by Karen A. Evans

Franciscan Father James Goode

and family pray during "Revival of the Spirit" at Our Lady of Consolation Church

Charlotte

Aug. 13, For more coverage, see page 12.

With Christ's love

Gift of giving

Perspectives

Deacon, campus minister honored

Businesswoman leaves funds;

Bishop Jugis on stem-cell

with awards

planned giving helps church

research; Masses for the dead

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18-19

The Catholic News & Herald

August

2005

19,

Current and upcoming

In Brief

topics from around the

world to your

own backyard

U.S. bishop calls for

pressure to

stop violence in Darfu FAITH

—

WASHINGTON

(CNS) Internamust be applied to the Sudanese government and rebel forces in order to end the violence and suffering in

AHOY

troops from the international community.

"We believe this legislation will give momentum to the search for a

tional pressure

the Darfur region, said the chairman of

the U.S. bishops' international policy

committee.

A larger presence troops in Darfur

of African Union

was needed

for a sus-

tainable peace, said the chairman, Bishop John H. Ricard of Pensacola-

added

genuine peace in Darfur and relief for its suffering people," Bishop Ricard said

Aug. 10. Bishop Ricard, who visited Darfur in August 2004, said the United States and international community "can and must do more to end this moral and humanitarian crisis."

"We

Tallahassee, Fla.

The bishop offered his support for a U.S. House resolution, the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act, which calls for

man

an increase of African peacekeeping troops in Darfur and for the perpetrators of violence in Darfur to be brought International Court before the of Justice.

News

The

act also calls for a stronger

man-

date for international troops and for an

increase in logistical support for the

CNS

Father Jerome Dillon of South Sioux

City,

Neb., a U.S. Navy chaplain, celebrates

Mass

Diocesa n, planner

From ship decks to desert sands, priests serve military

desert to care for souls in need.

During his 20 years as a chaplain for the U.S. Navy, these remote locations have become his home away from home, where he serves his parishioners with love. it is

a great responsibility to

provide for the sacramental and spiritual needs (of sailors and Marines) at sea and abroad, but especially when they are in harm's way," he said

from

Marine

Corps

by phone

Base

Camp

Father Dillon, a commander,

many

priests

military chaplain

expected to

work day and night and to visit people everywhere on land, in the air and at

—

sea.

Many

times the chaplain

They supervise other chaplains, manage budgets and serve as pastors for Catholic parishes. They also make hospiand provide worship services, sacramental rites, religious education programs and spiritual direction. A large part of their ministry also tal visits,

Many personnel

are

dealing with a family crisis back home, their

own

units, racism,

spousal problems, suicide and separation

making sure

the

from loved ones.

Military Services.

many of which

are the

same

But priests in the milimust deal with the unique circumstances of serving thousands of pafor civilian priests.

tary also

rishioners,

many of whom

are

vicar of chap-

349 U.S.

priests serve

more than

say

officials

Word

—

Join us as

pray the rosary

and support our sidewalk counselors who offer real help to women going in for abortions at Femcare in Asheville, at 62 Orange St., Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m., Saturdays at 8 a.m. No prayer is ever wasted. The Culture of Life needs you. Call (828) 689-9544 for more information and directions.

FHENDERSONVILLE

— The

Francis of the Hills Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order meets the fourth Sunday of each month 2:305/.

4:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 208 7th Ave. West. Visitors and inquirers are welcome. For more information, call Joanita SFO, (828) 627-9209 or Nellenbach, jnell@dnet.net.

VICARIATE

HUNTERS VILLE

—

Mass

Honor De-

ceased Loved Ones is celebrated the last Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. St. Mark Church, 14740 Stumptown Rd. For more Pam Schneider at (704) 875-0201.

CHARLOTTE

— The Happy Timers of

St.

Ann

Church meet the first Wednesday of each month with a luncheon and program at 1 p.m. in the Msgr. Allen Center, 3635 Park Rd. All adults age 55 and older are welcome. For more information, call Charles Nesto at (704) 398-

0879.

—

CHARLOTTE Ballantyne

St.

Commons

Matthew Church, 8015 Pkwy., will host a Chris-

and married adults are invited for an evening of contemporary Christian music, food and fellowship. For more information, call Kathy Bartlett at (704) 400-2213.

CHARLOTTE

— As

CHARLOTTE

a ministry to the hearing

at St.

— A Blood Drive

will take place at

Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons

St.

Pkwy., Sept. 11, 8:15 a.m.- 1:45 p.m. in the family room of the Parish Center. To register, call Ed Nenninger at (704) 366-6637.

— New Creation Monastery

CHARLOTTE

you beg God's mercy on our

invites

world Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Also, we will celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Both events take place at New Creation Monastery, 11517 Spreading Oak Ln. For more information, call Father John Vianney Hoover at (704) 541-5026. hurting,

CHARLOTTE

— The Ladies Ancient

Hibernians,

Brigid Division

St.

group of

lic

Mass

Sept. 11 during the 10 a.m.

John Neumann Church, 8451 Idlewild Rd. For more information, call the church office at (704) 536-6520.

try

and

women

Order of an Irish-Catho-

dedicated to their

Irish heritage,

meet the

faith,

coun-

Wednesday

third

of each month. Anyone interested in membership, call Jeanmarie Schuler at (704) 554-0720.

—

CHARLOTTE

TGIF on Wednesday

port group for separated or divorced

men.

welcome

are

a sup-

women

to join us for

and

encourage-

ment and discussion with others making similar at St. Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the New Life Center, Room 114. If you have any questions, call Bonnie Motuz at (704) 5438998.

journeys

HUNTERS VILLE

— Elizabeth

ministry comprised of

who have

ners birth.

lost

St.

Ministry

a peer

Mark Church

parishio-

babies before of shortly after

Confidential peer ministry, information and

no cost or obligaanyone who has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a newborn. For details, call Sandy Buck at (704) 948-4587. spiritual materials are offered at

tion to

CHARLOTTE

— The

St.

Maximilian Kolbe Fra-

people from various backgrounds, cultures

and

religions.

The

parish

commu-

AUGUST

VOLUME

nity is constantly changing, too.

19,

•

2005

NUMBER

With thousands of women and men serving in the military, the need' for who can minister to them continues to grow. This year, 10 bases in the

United States will lose the priest assigned to the installations,

meaning

that those

bases will have to depend on a part-time civilian priest

from the

local area.

Young people in the military "are hungering for food for their souls," Father

Affairs hospitals.

The bishop, who

U.N.

80,000 people have died in the last two years because of armed conflict in Darfur. Human rights advocates place the death toll as high as 400,000. 1

young

priests

That figure includes 375,000 people in uniform and more than 900,000 family members of active-duty personnel; 300,000 Catholics in the Reserve and Coast Guard; and those serving in government service overseas or in Veterans

ASHEVILLE

tian Coffeehouse Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Single

Military chaplains, too, face challenges,

VICARIATE

CHARLOTTE

Catholic priest in the area.

involves counseling.

ASHEVILLE

the only

one

needs of military men and women are being met as they work to protect and defend the Constitution. The chaplains serve personnel and families of the Army, Air Force and Navy, with Navy chaplains also serving the Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard. Catholic chaplains minister to about 1.4 million Catholics in the military, said Auxiliary Bishop John J. Kaising of the U.S. Archdiocese for the

said that

on loan from 147

dioceses and 37 religious communities.

spiritual

lains,

full-time as chaplains

problems within

Pendleton in California. of. the

sented ethnic cleansing.

the

—

was "no ques-

Service that there

tion" that the killings in Darfur repre-

impaired, Vanessa Pappas will sign the Liturgy of

holds the rank of commander.

"I feel

After returning from his 2004 trip to

Darfur, Bishop Ricard told Catholic

photo by Martin S. Fuentes

aboard the combat support ship USS Sacramento. The Omaha archdiocesan priest

Father OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) Jerome Dillon walks the polished decks of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and travels through the blowing sands of the

cannot stand idly by while huthreatened," he said.

life is

Dillon said. "They are not faithless, but

they do need shepherds to lead them."

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2005

19,

FROM THE VATICAN

after receiving pacemaker Msgr. Ratzinger doing

ROME

(CNS)

— Pope Benedict's

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS)

— Adoring God means recognizing

spokesman

'satisfactory, 'says

older brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, was released from Rome's Gemelli hos-

entered the hospital.

Aug. 6, three days after receiving a pacemaker and the morning after a visit from his brother. Msgr. Ratzinger, 81, was taken to the hospital Aug. 3 with an irregular heartbeat. He had been staying with the pope at the papal summer villa in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome. Doctors inserted the pacemaker that same evening. Pope Benedict left Castel Gandolfo in an Italian air force helicopter Aug. 5 and landed at the hospital helipad about

utes upstairs with his brother.

pital

15 minutes later.

Alerted by the erection of security barricades and an increased police presence, about 50 patients and their visi-

well as journalists and photog-

tors, as

of the Secular Franciscan Order will meet Our Lady of Consolation Church, 2301 Statesville Ave. Those interested in learning more about the SFO and the Franciscan way of life are invited to attend. For more information, call Tom O'Loughlin at (704) 947-7235. ternity

18 at 2 p.m. at

Sept.

GASTONIA VICARIATE

Returning to the ground floor, he blessed a new statue depicting Pope John Paul II being embraced by Mary. Before leaving the hospital, Pope Benedict shook hands with members of the waiting crowd, blessing the sick and several small children.

After his release, Msgr. Ratzinger, a

musician and the retired director of the famed Regensburg boys' choir, returned to Castel Gandolfo. Joaquin Navarro- Vails, the Vatican spokesman, said Aug. 4 that the monsignor's postoperative condition was "satisfactory" and he was expected to be released from the hospital within a

few days.

(704) 633-0591.

SALISBURY Fulton

the Apostles Church, 503 host a Catholic Scripture

and a potluck dinner will

at 3 p.m.,

Owens

SMOKY

MOUNTAIN

The study

WAYNESVILLE

—

are held the

three

and

based on the writings of Scott Hahn

will address the

Sept. 3

Gospel of John. Please register

calling

Wendy Hood

(704) 393-

1561.

GREENSBORO

VICARIATE

GREENSBORO

—

All Irish-Catholic

women

invited to participate in the Ladies Ancient

are

social, cultural and charitable group for an ongoing series of fun and informative activities. LAOH will meet the Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kloster Center of St. Pius X Church, 2210 N. Elm St. Please join us for refreshments and to learn more about our group. Any questions can be directed to Mary Giff at (336) 855-7014.

VICARIATE

Catholics participating in

Benedict XVI said. With about 2,000 people packed into the courtyard of his summer villa south of Rome and several thousand more people gathered in the square outside the villa Aug. 7, the pope focused his address on the upcoming celebration of World Youth Day. The theme of the Aug. 16-21 celebration in Cologne, Germany, is: "We

Day

events can receive a plenary indul-

gence

they attend any of the events or

tion, receive the

for the intentions of the pope.

"Other

worship and adoration is the attitude that has marked the lives of saints throughout

in love

the greatness of

young Christians

in their pro-

fession of the faith, that he confirm

and

them

in respect for their parents"

and that he help them form holy Christian families or follow a vocation to the

involves recognizing

God and

God

they ask with fervent prayers that strengthen

wherever they are

faithful,

during the encounter, will receive a partial indulgence if, with a contrite spirit,

Have Come to Worship Him." Pope Benedict said an attitude of

Christian history.

Mass with

prayerful devosacraments of reconciliation and the Eucharist and offer prayers

the closing

the gift of

priesthood or religious

life,

the Vatican

salvation in Jesus with gratitude that

statement said.

from the depths of one's heart and marks one's whole being," he said. During the Cologne gathering, the pope said, the church wants to help young people from around the world reach the "peak of love," showing them

An indulgence is a remission of the temporal punishment due for sins com-

"arises

mitted.

plenary indulgence

the re-

mission of all punishment, while a partial indulgence applies only to part of the

punishment due.

Faith in the aftermath

first

VICARIATE

Adult Education Classes

each month beginning

Wednesday evenings of at

6:45 p.m. in the

St.

John the Evangelist Church Social Hall, 234 Church St. For more information, call Charles M. Luce at (828) 648-7369 or e-mail luce54@aol.com.

WINSTON-SALEM

VICARIATE

KLERNERSVILLE

— Holy Cross Church, 616

—

A Charismatic Mass is celebrated Thursday of each month in Sebastian Chapel of St. Aloysius Church, 921 Second St. NE, p.m. For further information, contact Joan

Cherry St., hosts a Senior Coffee House the first and third Mondays of each month, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Salesian Hall in the Child Development

Building. Call the church office at (336) 996-

5109

ions

the first at 7

The Vatican announced Aug. 8 that World Youth

Pope

(704) 639-9837.

ext.

12 for directions or information.

—

WINSTON-SALEM

HICKORY

life,

Order

of Hibernians, a

HICKORY

important part of one's

their existence.

most

the

will be the celebrant. For further information, call Bill

will

St.,

p.m. Prayer and worship with prayer teams will

Study beginning Sept. 18. Classes will meet Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Msgr. Kovacic Center.

North Main

God

and Heal-

Sunday of each month

the first

be available

verse and ensuring that

completely to

they will discover the purpose of

Sacred Heart Church, 128 N.

celebrates a Charismatic

St.,

Mass

ing

—

God

follow the Mass. Father John Putnam, pastor,

— Queen of

BELMONT

Pope Benedict spent about 20 min-

Burges

that in dedicating their lives

his

presence as creator and lord of the uni-

were on hand when the pope

raphers,

God

Pope encourages people to make most important part of life

Pope's brother released from hospital

The Healing Compan-

a grief support group for the bereaved

meets the first and third Thursdays of the in conference room B at St. Leo the Great Church, 335 Springdale Ave. For further that

month

details, call

Joanne Parcel

(336) 924-9478.

Moran (828)-327-0487. Is

SALISBURY

VICARIATE

SALISBURY

— Elizabeth Ministiy

your parish or school sponsoring a

free event

a peer minis-

comprised of Sacred Heart Church parishioners who have lost babies before or shortly after birth.

open

to the general public?

try

Please submit notices

Confidential peer ministry, information and spiritual materials are offered at no cost or obligation

date

Planner at least 1 5 days

anyone who has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a newborn. For details, call Renee Washington at (704) 637-0472 or Sharon

Aug. 27

in writing to

prior to the

event

Karen A. Evans

(704) 370-3382.

Bishop Peter J. Jugis will participate

Sept. 4

Park

Nagasaki Aug.

and Nagasaki by the

— 11 a.m. Mass

Christ the King Church, High Point

Cathedral of St. Patrick, Charlotte

Sept. 9

new church

Aug. 30

— 5:30 p.m. Mass

Mary, Mother of

God Church,

St.

Barnabas Church, Arden

September 11-12

50^ Anniversary Celebration St.

— 6 p.m. Mass

Triumph of the Cross Conference

Our Lady of Mercy Church, Winston-Salem

Ministry Sylva

— USCCB Priestly Life and

Committee meeting

Washington, D.C.

the attack. The atomic bombings

surrender

World War

II.

DIOCESAN REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING MINISTRY-RELATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR Any

knowledge of or reasonable cause to suspect an incident abuse is to immediately report the incident to the Chancery.

individual having actual

of ministry-related sexual

— 11 a.m.

U.S. led to Japan's

in the

Anniversary of the dedication

Dedication of

A Mass and procession marked the 60th anniversary of the killed more than 70,000 people. The Urakami

atomic bombing of Nagasaki that

neighborhood, a Catholic community, was obliterated

Sacrament of Confirmation

Aug. 28

photo from Reuters

Catholic nuns holding torches leave Urakami Cathedral for a procession to Peace

of Hiroshima

following events:

— 5 p.m. Mass

CNS

Diocesan

kaevans@chariottediocese.org or fax to

EpiSCOpa Calendar

for the

The Chancery

will

then report the incident to the proper

Chancery

reporting the incident to the

Chancery's 3.

filing

of the incident with

This reporting requirement

make a

report to

civil

authorities.

The

individual

notified of the particulars regarding the

authorities.

not intended to supersede the right of an individual to

authority, but

Should an individual choose to the Chancery.

will

make

ensure proper, complete and timely reporting.

a report to

civil

authority,

a report

is still

be made

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August

2005

19,

AROUND THE DIOCESE

With Christ's love

Building spiritual bridges

Deacon, campus minister earn pastoral

FATHER ALLEN TO SERVE AT

care awards

PONTIFICAL COLLEGE

JOSEPHINUM by

CHARLOTTE â€” Father John Allen,

ELLEN NEERINCX SIGMON CORRESPONDENT

a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte, has

â€”

HICKORY When Deacon Tom Rasmussen saw a need, he acted. The permanent deacon at St. Aloysius Church in Hickory combined of experience in crisis response Bureau of Investigations agent and arson investigator, along with his master's degree in counseling, and then added a spiritual component to create a pastoral response team. He proposed the pastoral response team to Paul Kotlowski, director of diocesan youth ministry, and has been helping the diocese to develop the concept. His efforts have earned him the Bishop William G. Curlin Pastoral Care Award, presented during Mass at St. Aloysius

Photo by Ellen Neerincx Sigmon

his years

as a Special

Church July 31. The award recognizes individuals, groups and/or parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte that exemplify the principles of Christ's love in the ministry

The deacon

of pastoral

care.

one of two recipients

Shweizer, Catholic campus minister at Western Carolina University, earned the award for her care of a youth in crisis.

this year. Gloria

Paul Kotlowski, director of diocesan youth

Tom

Deacon

ministry;

permanent deacon and

Hickory;

Father

Deacon Rasmussen

first

saw

need for pastoral response teams while on a parish youth mission trip when their bus driver was killed in an accident. "I saw reactions to this up to two years afterward," he said. He said that youths especially are vulnerable to such incidents because most deaths in this age group happen suddenly due to motor vehicle accidents, suicides or homicides.

Leaving the parish youth minister to help a youth group through a crisis is not the solution, he said. "When tragedy happens, the youth ministers are hurting also, so we want to go into a parish and minister to the youth minister and the youth," said Deacon Rasmussen. For his proposal, he used a model for crisis intervention with which he was familiar from his work with the SBI, but it was missing the vital spiritual aspect.

Kotlowski said plans are underway to train people interested in joining pastoral response teams around the diocese as early as this fall. The diocese will need trained mental health workers, lay ecclesial ministers and youth peers to comprise the teams. "I see the potential for this type of response going far beyond the youth populations," said Kotlowski. "When one tragedy hits, it ripples throughout the

narians and

School.

Langsfeld.

"We are very thankful to Bishop (Pe-

Father John Allen

ample as a teacher and mentor to semiyoung people," said Msgr.

release Father Allen for service at the

Established in 1888, the Pontifical College Josephinum is an international seminary with a four-year college and a

seminary," said Msgr. Paul Langsfeld,

graduate school of theology.

ter J.) Jugis for granting

our request to

rector of the Josephinum. "I am confident that he will bring to our faculty and students his great love

and the church, his and his ex-

for the priesthood

It is a ponimmediately subject to the Holy See through the apostolic nuncio. Thirty North American dioceses and

tifical institution

rich experience as a pastor

six international dioceses are currently rep-

resented in the seminary's student body.

whole parish."

When

were

a parish, at least

who came

for help

crisis

Shweizer,

who

has been involved in

campus ministry for 1 1 years, received her award from Mary Wright, director of diocesan campus ministry, during a ministry retreat in Boone May 26. She earned the award because of her outreach to a student

become

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"She dropped everything and put heryoung man and his family," said Kotlowski. "She provided transportation and she advocated for him to teachers and the university." "Without a doubt, Gloria ... is the epitome of the Bishop William G. Curlin Pastoral Care Award," said Mary Wright, director of diocesan campus self at the disposal of this

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THE FAITH

LIVING

Cancer patient found the of suffering

spiritual side

gave him just eight to 10 months to live. "We were basically told, 'Pack your bags and get your things in order,'"

STRENGTH, from page 1

Fuerst said.

Since medical treatments had failed

and a small spot were found

in his right

exam

lung during a routine physical January 2004.

him of

to rid

cancer, Fuerst decided to

tumor with prayer, a tool he had always used in his everyday life. He said countless novenas, touched firstclass relics of Blessed Mother Teresa, even visited Guadalupe, Mexico. None provided the miracle cure for which he had hoped. attack his

Fuerst and his wife Kathy had sister for their son Michael, now 5 years old. After more than a year of trying to conceive without success, they decided to adopt. As part of the pre-adoption screening process, each had a physical. Fuerst was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. His doctors couldn't explain why an athletic, 34-year-old nonsmoker would develop lung cancer. Three days after his diagnosis he had surgery, with no results. A course of chemotherapy had no effect except to leave him weak and sick. The prognosis was grim: He had less than a 1 percent chance of surviving more than five years, and his doctors

wanted a brother or

Ten months was

after his diagnosis,

and feeling well walk a half marathon. "Just because you have a terminal illness, it's not the end of the world,"

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August

19,

2005

YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST

Day of discernment

Speakers come to congress Westminister, Md.,

CONGRESS, from page 1

"The Passion of the Christ," will speak Friday evening in a program featuring sacred music by a 75-voice choir comprised of singers from around the diocese. Caviezel frequently speaks to large

who

Catholic

"The Extreme Make-Over: Putting on the

faith.

Caviezel' s wife, Kerri, will

The homilist

Hour

The Hispanic and will share speakers

Curlin's soft-spoken, inspirational storytelling is well known throughout

cialist in the interpretation

the diocese.

ther Raniero Cantalamessa, appointed in

The Children's Track

Courtesy Photo

in kindergarten

discernment day held

at St.

Barnabas Church

Arden Aug.

Teen Track

through

and

Washington D.C. In the General Track will be

The

Johnnette Benkovic, a Catholic evangeli-

fifth grade.

zation apostolate with outreaches in tele-

and Internet commuand popular theologian Dr. Scott Hahn, a professor at Franciscan

vision, radio, print

nications;

â€”

ARDEN Almost 50 male high school and college students gathered with Bishop Peter J. Jugis, priests and

sion and talks on proper formation of young men and the chief principles of

discernment.

The

seminarians to explore their possible

The gathering of teenagers and

avoid the influences of modern culture that may tempt them tothat they should

young men from around the diocese for the day of discernment was held at St. Barnabas Church in Arden Aug. 5. "A number of priests have been sug-

ward self-absorption and

priesthood were challenged to

some time,"

was very excited about

WANT MORE INFO? For more information on the Eucharistic

Teen Track. Also speaking to teens will be Father Leo Patalinghug, a priest from

tured speaker in the

Congress,

Father Pat McCloskey, Hosts...

to a

obvious that vocations are Putnam. "We just have to encourage them and provide the means through which they can come to fruition." The students also enjoyed recreational activities and question-and-answer sessions with the bishop, priests and seminarians. "It is

The discernment day was organized by Father Putnam and hosted by Father Roger Arnsparger, pastor of St. Barnabas Church. Bishop Jugis spoke of the nature of the priesthood how the one priesthood of Christ is continued in time through ordination, so that the Good Shepherd might still feed his sheep through the sacraments of the church, supremely the holy Eucharist. "Priests are for the sake of the Eucharist," Bishop Jugis said.

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ration, recitation

Sept. 24.

willing to accept the calling.

the re-

Mass

how teens and youths can embrace and be enriched by spending time with the Blessed Sacrament. Father Thomas also will be a fea-

place in their lives where they would be

certainly plan to hold

In addition to attending

The Eucharistic Congress ends with Mass at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday,

a vigil

understands

fear of per-

Those who sensed a vocation

we hold an event such as this

sponse, and

who

University in Steubenville, Ohio.

sonal sacrifice.

said Father John Putnam, acting vocations director for the Diocese of Charlotte and pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury. for

students learned that virtue and

character are stressed in formation, and

callings to the priesthood.

gesting that

and a play, children will hear from Father Antoine Thomas, a member of the ConJohn,

of Scripture

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In addition to a variety of activities

Young men gather to explore vocations to priesthood

both English and Spanish. They

Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, a spe-

vided into four separate "tracks," each including speakers and activities.

and seminarians for the Diocese of Charlotte during a vocations

will present talks

coming remarks from Bishop Peter J. Jugis, the congress program will be di-

Jugis, priests

the General tracks

who

Emeritus William G. Curlin, who retired as bishop of Charlotte in 2002. Bishop

After Bishop Curlin's talk and wel-

will deliver his straightforward talk

Armor of Christ."

mornBishop

for the Saturday

ing Eucharistic Holy

Peter

will entertain

audiences about his passion for his address the congress on Saturday.

High school and college students discuss possible callings to the priesthood with Bishop

who

and inspire teens with break dancing and karate; Charlie Aeschliman, a former Navy S.E.A.L. and basketball-handling champion, who will share his story of faith and showcase his basketball skills; and Father Francis Mary Stone, host of the EWTN program "Life on the Rock,"

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2005

YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST

Mysterium Fidei Understanding the Mystery ofthe Mass, Part 22 Last time, we examined the sacred words of institution and consecration, which constitute the heart of the Mass. We discovered the amazing truth that these are not merely historical or biblical words used to recount the activity

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Bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ as the words of consecration are spoken by Christ through each individual Catholic priest throughout time and history. All the prayers of the

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from

rival;

this

moment

forward,

when

on the altar, the priest again addresses the heavenly Father on behalf of the church. Christ

This

truly present

week

let

us consider the four

remaining parts of the Eucharistic Prayer that are now addressed to the Father.

Anamnesis Immediately following the consecration, the celebrant announces, (that

is,

faith")

"Mysterium

"Dying you destroyed our death. Rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory." This acclamation leads us into the next part of the Eucharistic Prayer, called by its Greek name, anamnesis, or "memorial." The anamnesis is a prayer of remembrance in which the church calls to mind the Lord's passion, resurrection and ascension into heaven. We are reminded that the church is acting in memory of our Lord and obeying his explicit

memory of me."

command, "Do

this in

are mindful of our

Lord's parting mandate and the church rejoices in her fidelity to Christ; we are, in fact, faithfully following the

command

memory of me."

this in

Oblation

The oblation or memorial

offering follows the

in the Eucharistic Prayer. Prior

to the consecration, the priest asks the

Lord

of bread and wine as a token of ourselves. But now, following the consecration, the bread and wine no longer exist; they have been changed into the body and blood of Christ. Christ is

now

to accept the gifts

offered to the Father.

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Their Hour of

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whose

offer-

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offered the firstborn

2) Melchisedech,

wine as a

who was

priest

who

lamb of his

flock;

offered bread and

of God; and 3) Abraham,

willing to offer his

Each of these

own

son.

three biblical sacri-

fices foreshadows the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which fulfilled all others. Christ is the high priest offering the Mass, but in the oblation, we discover that he is also the victim being offered.

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honor is yours Almighty Father, forever and ever." The faithful conclude the Eucharistic Prayer with the "Amen," which may be recited or sung. St. Jerome wrote in the fifth century that the "amen" at the conclusion of the canon "resounded in heaven, as a celesthunderclap in the Roman basilicas." Let us pray that our assent, that our "amen," will proceed from the same ardent faith, hope and love. We will continue next time by exam-

Year of the Eucharist," he said. "They are responding to the Holy Father's call to understand the importance of the Eucharist in our Catholic faith."

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AROUND THE DIOCESE GRANTING HELP

Sisters of Mercy foundation

Funds

awards grant to City of Charlotte Funds will assist families in Wingate Community

—

CHARLOTTE Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation awarded a three-year $987,389 grant to the City of

The foundation

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arm

Department June 22 for the Vision: Char-

of the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina and provides grants to selected tax exempt health care, educational and social service organizations, which assist

lotte Initiative.

women,

The initiative will deliver an innovative model of neighborhood-based integrated services, including case management, in the Wingate Community, a

poor.

Charlotte Neighborhood Development

neighborhood

in the western corridor

Charlotte.

The neighborhood

troubled by a

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nancy, unemployment and other conditions that contribute to

its

fragile status

as reported in the City of Charlotte's

2004 Quality of Life Study. The initiative effort is a collaboration between a number of Charlotte-based organizations and departments. Each of the collaborating partners will provide onsite

services and resources in an inte-

grated model to assist the educational

and economic advancement of individuals and families in Wingate. Charlotte City Council recognized the foundation at its July 25 meeting, during which Mercy Sister Mary Jerome Spradley, foundation president, and Edward Schlinksup Jr., executive director, made a formal presentation of the check to Mayor Patrick McCrory. Program services are. expected to

and the

children, the elderly

began receiving grant applications in October 1996, the foundation has awarded 582 grants totaling more than $26 million to organizations serving underserved populations. The award to the City of Charlotte is a special initiative outside of the foundation's regular programs of grantmaking. Since

The city has made significant investments in the improvement of Wingate housing, infrastructure and crime rates over the past 10 years. the foundation approached the city with an interest in funding an in-

When

program

tensive, supportive services

would circumvent barriers to accessibility by bringing services to the neighborhood and empowering residents to take ownership of the program and their community, the revitalization

that

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and the

"The approach is holistic, focused on developing the strengths of individuals and families and reflects our desire as a foundation to promote systemic change and invest in helping people to empower themselves and improve the quality of their lives," she said.

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this

on the generous

community

for

who

lives

of our residents."

average, 72 percent of residents

House of Mercy have been minorities and almost 30 percent have been female. The Glenn Foundation was established by two Gastonia sisters whose at

contri-

more than

advice was that the contribution was to

80 percent of our budget," said Stan House of Mercy president. House of Mercy, the only facility of its type in the region, has housed more than 200 men and women since its founding by the Sisters of Mercy in 1991. Physical, psychological and spiritual support are provided to residents without concern for race, religion or

go "where it is needed most and will do most good." The Glenn Foundation's funding priorities include Gaston County nonprofit agencies in the areas of human services, children and youth, arts, community improvement, education, environment, health/science and religion.

Patterson,

the

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said Patterson.

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STEWARDSHIP of which were added during the past fiscal year. Almost $1.5 million has been distributed in 1 1 years to parishes, schools and agencies to carry out the continuous wishes of many people who were devoted to the church.

Generous in spirit Businesswoman leaves more than $1 A million to Catholic Church

Catholic Heritage Society

The

society

open

to individuals

who make any

KEVIN

the church, Mrs. Guffey

MURRAY

—

Amelia

Isle

Guffey was known as a judicious, respected and successful businesswoman. But she is also remembered for her devotion to her church and community. "Catholicism wasn't something she practiced only on Sundays. She incorporated it into her daily life," said Bryan Guffey, her grandson.

"She was always generous in her quiet way," said Deacon Timothy Rohan, a permanent deacon at Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro. "Her whole life was giving until the day she

own

died."

Upon

her death on Dec. 19, 2004, at the age of 96, Guffey found a way to

way of giving to her church and community. She left $1.4 million to the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, Catholic Social Services and two parishes.

her valued when she was alive Catholic Church," said Jim Kelley, foundation and development director for

a non-profit orga-

endow-

nization established to provide

ments for the diocese and its parishes, schools, agencies and organizations. An endowment is a permanent fund placed in the foundation and earns in-

come over

time.

The

principal

amount

Guffey, with the help of her husowned and oper-

band, Ed, of 35 years,

ated one of the largest poultry hatchery

operations in the Southeast. She

them build the church,"

said

Deacon

Rohan.

"When

they set the final stone in

became

and remained so until her passing," said Bryan Guffey. "Likely one of the church's oldest neighbors, she walked to Mass every Sunday morning for nearly 50 years." Aurelia Guffey was a regular participant in and supporter of church social functions and ministries, and became a good neighbor to the clergy who passed through Our Lady of Grace Church's rectory and the women reli1952, she

a parishioner

gious at the convent.

manner stipulated in an estate plan or in an endowment agreement.

many

"She got

know them

parishioners don't

Through Guffey 's gift, $1 million went to establish an endowment in the foundation, $412,000 went toward Catholic Social Services, and $26,000 each went to Our Lady of Grace Church and St. Benedict Church in Greensboro. A portion of the gifts to CSS and the parishes went into endowments in the

as regular people," said

foundation.

committed

leaving her very generous gift to

was

honored with many industry awards and citations, including being named the poultry industry's "Woman of the Year." Born in 1908 in Westphalia, Mo., she later relocated to Greensboro, living across the street from the future Our Lady of Grace Church. "She sat on the porch and watched

not spent, but the income can be used in

"By

Aurelia Isle Guffey

the diocese.

continue her quiet

The foundation

leaving a

legacy in perpetuity to the things she

EDITOR

GREENSBORO

of the following planned gifts: a bequest in their will; an annuity; a life estate gift; a gift of life insurance or real estate; a gift through a retirement plan; a remainder trust. Estate gifts can be made either to the diocesan foundation or directly to a parish, school or agency.

—

in a

way

1997, she joined the Catholic Heritage Society, whose members have In

make

its

a planned gift to the

foundation, the Diocese of Charlotte, or

"Mrs. Guffey's

gift

Home!

Live At

come

at a

will provide

CSS the funds to establish needed new programs and, just as importantly, to maintain them until other long term funding can be put in place," said Elizabeth

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FOUNDATION, contact Jim Kelley at (704) 370-3301 or

Thurbee, executive director of Catholic

jkkelley@charlottediocese.org, or go

Social Services.

such a substantial and generous gift comes our way. We are most grateful", she said. "More people are doing what Mrs. Guffey did taking another step in stewardship by leaving a gift to the church in a will or an estate plan after

—

their deaths," said Kelley.

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But perpetuity

the Foundation for the

word we

relish at

Roman

Catholic

Diocese of Charlotte. We use it often because it describes our endowments. According to the Merriam-Webster is

"the state or

The phrase means "forever or for an

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vide support for a

schools and programs in the diocese. is to obtain both annual income

The goal It is

the policy of the foundation to

endowment

continue in perpetuity.

own endowment

couple from the Diocese of Char-

an endowment to ensure

that their annual giving to their parish in perpetuity.

They

started

the fund rather modestly, but plan to en-

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theater marquee.

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someone

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Planned giving can help sustain dream, church

is similar to blowing a trumpet into the air. Like the far-reaching waves of the notes, the effects of your endowment will carry unendingly to fu-

easy to invite

planned giving,

a long time

the foundation

isn't

Judy

contact

has more than 125 endowments, 10

Creating your

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SOCIETY,

jmsmith@charlottediocese.org.

quality of being perpetual."

know

developmentoffice.html.

Established in 1994, the foundation

It is

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"It is not often that

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has

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Contact Editor Kevin E. Murray by calling (704) 370-3334 or e-mail kemurray@charlottediocese. org.

parishes, schools, agencies or

organizations.

as neighbors,

Bryan Guffey. "She brought eggs to the convent every week," said Deacon Rohan, who considered Aurelia Guffey a good friend for the 30 years he has been at the parish. "I thought the world of her," he said.

any of

at least

estate.

they can see

how

endowment works and what they can expect from it when they are gone. We currently have more than 125 endowments at the foundation, and they are all managed prudently by investment

some

principal, with

portion of the earnings available to

be used on an annual basis. This means our endowment funds will last. They will associated with every

And

every name endowment will

endure as well.

Would you

like to do something your parish, school or another Catholic entity? You need look no further than our endowment program. This is the ideal way to add to one of our existing endowments or create a

lasting for

new endowment. You will have

the satisfaction of

knowing that your gift will give in perpetuity, providing income for one of your dreams for years to come.

their

For more information, please contact Judy Smith, director of planned giving for the Diocese of Charlotte, at (704) 371-3320 or e-mailjmsmith@charlottediocese.org.

10 The Catholic News & Herald

August

2005

19,

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Far and abroad

Abbey professor selected for AP Dr.

program reading

Cote assists with college board's AP Exams

—

BELMONT

Belmont Abbey

College's Dr. Nathalie Cote was selected

summer to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board's Advanced Placement Examinations in Psychology. "It was wonderful to spend a week with people who love teaching psychology as much as I do," said Cote, an associate professor and current chair of the college's psychology department. "The opportunity for college professors to mingle with high school teachers is rare, and I found it valuable," she said. this

"By Courtesy Photo

Twenty-two students, parents and faculty from Bishop McGuinness Catholic

High School

in Kernersville

stand at an old city square

Stockholm, Sweden,

Led by Mike Stretch, history department chair; Tara Porter, English department chair; and her husband, Dr. Tom Porter, a professor of Russian history, the students and parents experienced a high level of commentary and experience on their visits to cities including Hamburg and Leubeck, Germany; Stockholm; and Copenhagen, Denmark. The high school 's summer foreign trips focus on both educational value and fun, and provide out-of-classroom experiences, such as touring, a Holocaust memorial, a concentration camp and museums. Several of the

July 14 as part of a tour of European

cities.

students completed two semesters of Western Civilization for college credit.

For all Charlotte Diocese

Clergy, Religious

and Lay Educators

"Vatican Council II After Forty Years" Fellowship of Catholic Scholars 28th Annual Convention

September

23-25,

2005

Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, Charlotte 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive

Topics include:

scoring

essays myself,

reassure

myself that high-scoring Advanced Placement students do in fact understand psychology as well as college students who have taken my Introductory Psychology course, and I can assure colleagues of the validity of the AP program." According to Cote, the group of readers included textbook authors, teaching-award winners, and even one of her college professors from 20 years ago. For a week, the group spent every day grading essays and every evening in professional development or meeting new friends and sharing teaching tips. The AP Program, sponsored by the College Board, each year gives more than one million capable high school students an opportunity to take rigorous collegelevel courses and examinations and, based on their exam performances, they can receive credit and/or advanced placement when entering college. Approximately 2.1 million examinations in 19 disciplines were evaluated by more than 7,500 readers from universities and high schools. Representing many of the finest academic institutions in the world, these men and women are some of the best high school and college educators in the United States and abroad. Cote, who will be celebrating her

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Dr.

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Examinations

was selected in

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the annual reading and

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the

College

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12 The Catholic News & Herald

August

19,

2005

FROM THE COVER such as spiritually or morally. Through God's healing power, we can regain our

black priest from the city of Roanoke, Va. Msgr. Mauricio W. West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte, was the celebrant and homilist of the closing Mass on Sunday. first

Revival of the Spirit

2005

"sight."

As part of the healing service, Father Goode invited anyone in need of healing

—

The gospel reading for the Saturday service was the parable from the Gospel of John in which Jesus heals the blind man. After he was healed, the man not only regained his vision, he also "saw" who Jesus was the Son of Man. The man's blindness was not the of his parents'

sin,

front of the church

we must comfort one

nor his own,

kaevans@charlottediocese. org.

said.

"All of us were born with

affliction,

some kind

some kind of setback

God's work will be revealed

...

WANT MORE INFO?

in us,"

For more information on the

said.

call

Goode said Jesus teaches us many ways we can be blind,

Father there are

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Goode. "We must care for one another and carry one another, because this is a part of our sacred tradition." Contact Staff Writer Karen A. Evans by calling (704) 370-3354 or e-mail

works of God might be made visible through him" when he was healed, Fa-

that

aisle

ther

the

Goode

and middle

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"As a people of faith ... we must pick each other up if we are fallen, and

but rather he had been born blind "so that

ther

—

for a special prayer.

quickly filled with revivalists.

—

result

physical, emotional or spiritual

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MAM,

(704) 370-3339 for go online at

www.charlottediocese.org/ aaam.html.

Photo by Karen A. Evans

A man

visibly

moved

while listening to Father James

Goode preach about healing

during the annual tent revival Aug. 13.

Catholics come together for annual tent revival

Even

the

youngest

were

parishioners

captivated by Father

KAREN

EVANS The

STAFF WRITER

CHARLOTTE

— On

humid

a hot,

few hundred Catholics gathered at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte, eager to have their spirits revived and their eyes opened to the wondrous love of Jesus Christ. The sixth annual "Revival of the Spirit" tent revival, sponsored by the diocesan African American Affairs Ministry, was once again an uplifting experience for those who attended the weekend-long celebration Aug. 12-14. August

night, a

themed "Christ the days of my life," was

revival, this year

life, all

designed to be reminiscent of the early days of outdoor preaching and was an opportunity to publicly worship in the

of the black church. Franciscan Father James Goode preached fiery sermons during the Friday and Saturday evening services. He is a member of the Franciscan Province of the Immaculate Conception and the president of the National Black Catholic spirit

When Father Goode May 1972, he was the

Apostolate for Life.

was ordained

Goode's at

the

preaching tent

revival

Aug. 13. Photo by

Kai

A. Evans

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August

19,

The Catholic News & Herald 13

2005

FROM THE COVER

St. Ann

Church celebrates 50 years

MILESTONE, from page 1 DID *

St.

Ann Church

still

worship there and

of St. *

the bishop being baptized at

St.

Ann Church

You

the largest, but

1 5, 1

955

ANN CHURCH

St.

Ann Church was

the Park

Road

— Original school

build-

Masses

September 1 956 ing

completed and dedicated. The celebra-

tion of parish

Masses moved

upstairs over

the school's original auditorium-cafeteria

are filled with

space.

—

1960

Completion of current church

structure.

993

— Parish

anniversary celebration.

2003

how

Av-

the celebra-

School auditorium.

compassion and hope."

to see

Hillside

tion of weekend

the conclusion of the Saturday

"I'm delighted

Road and

es-

— Parish

Activity

Center completed

Center rededicated

as the Msgr. Allen Center.

the church

has flourished in 50 years," she said.

Room At The

baptized by

ST.

property on Park

photographs of

Spring 2005

—

Capital campaign commences to finance major renovation of ex-

Soon, St. Ann Church will flourish even more. A capital campaign is underway for a long-awaited renovation of the existing church building. The parish hopes to have a new facade and greatly refurbished interior completed in time for Christmas 2006.

was

1957.

enue. Parishioners joined

Photo by Karen A. Evans

re Invited!

—

tablished with the purchase of the corner

and dedicated.

part of the church's 50th anniversary.

Jugis

A TIMELINE OF

Church. Crowley came to Charlotte from her home in Warwick, R.I., for the

1956. The photos are on display as

Bishop Peter

then-Msgr. Begley

evening Mass, Judeth Crowley, the late Bishop Begley's niece, told the congregation how her family had visited Charlotte during the construction of St. Ann

Jugis, study

Ann Church was named to honor then-

Msgr. Begley's mother.

Aug.

Peggy

was the first pastor Ann Church, 1955-1966.

Bishop Peter J. Jugis was baptized by then-Msgr. Begley at St. Ann Church in 1957 and served as priest-in-residence during the summer of 1983. "We are privileged to be part of a parish which has been at the center of the life of the Diocese of Charlotte since its beginning," said Father Conrad Hoover, pastor. "We are no longer the spirit of

Jugis and his parents, Joseph and

St.

Begley, the Diocese of

bishop,

first

est in the diocese.

among

Bishop Michael

Charlotte's

form the foundation of the parish family, serving in many of the church's ministries. What St. Ann Church may have lacked in size over the years, it has more than made up for in prestige. Its founding pastor, Msgr. Michael J. Begley, became the first bishop for the Diocese of Charlotte in 1972. Another former pastor, Msgr. John McSweeney, is now pastor for St. Matthew Church, the larg-

Bishop Peter

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— Parish celebrates 50th

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Eleventh Annual Banquet

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August

Watch

Culture

WORD TO LIFE

A roundup

of Scripture, readings, films and more

In sixth book, Harry Potter

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS: AUG. 28, 2005 Aug. 28, Twenty- second

looks on his accuser and, with Christ's

Sunday in Ordinary Time

question from this Sunday's Gospel in mind, says sadly, "Why Richard, it prof-

growing up ogy. But that

not to say there

The prominent lesson Professor

growing up.

tinue to shape his moral judgment, Harry

Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, tries

greatly appreciates the values of trust,

to impart to his pupil, Harry, is simply:

While

his personal experiences con-

above judging by the outcome of J.K. Rowling's latest (and sixth) book, "Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince," he will need those values loyalty, friendship, free will and,

all,

love in his

life.

And

to continue his fight against the

Dark

Lord, Voldemort.

2003 installment of the magical series Book 5, "Harry Potter Harry and the Order of the Phoenix" was 15 and an angry young man, a typical teenager who seemed a little gawky, a little self-absorbed and full of angst. But by the end of the book readers saw a glimmer of change within Potter's attitude a loving and generous spark that

—

Now

Book

maturity in his insights about his

and

would be

budding life,

his

his loyalty to his mentors.

Early in the book he ponders

how his

Voldemort had and not his own. In the middle of the book, he considers how dating can change friendships. And throughout the novel he weighs his physical, mental and emotional strength and his need for a loved one to life

gone

—

also concentrates

cent media messages might serve as their

own "prophecy"

protect him.

There are critics of the Potter series believe Rowling's novels and characters offer an invitation to study and participate in magic. There are others who recognize Christian values, and even biblical symbolism. The Potter books are devoid of any

who

religious references,

much

or "destiny."

Rowling has a

gifted

way of writing

like J.R.R.

Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"

tril-

While Book

reflects Harry's age.

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," is

a good

book

knows no end

Gospel: For what are

fit

for

1 1

-year-old readers, this

byDANLUBY

our tragic

from "A

Man

for All Seasons," a

When

are attracted to the illusion of

how much, like Peter in the Gospel, we prefer our version of reality to God's. The bad news is that we fall for

over and over and over again.

The good news is that God's desire draw us ipto communion with him

—

and happiness far deeper, more satisfying and more lasting than even our wildest imaginings to give us blessings

More is hauled off to prison in

—

they meet face to face,

human gullibility about what's make clear how power-

control;

preparation for beheading.

Although there

a lot of "snogging"

Americans would

among

the teens,

—

or,

it is

—

never runs out.

able read and a standout in the series.

And what

about the half-blood prince? Adults, teens and preteens who were waiting for the midnight release of the book at a local Barnes and Noble had many theories about the prince and the book's plot. Of the many I overheard, none of them including my own

—

were

WEEKLY SCRIPTURE

"smooching" a tight and enjoy-

say,

SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 21-27 Sunday

Sunday in Ordinary Time), Isaiah 22:15, 19-23, Romans 11:33-36, Matthew Monday (Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary), 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5, 8-10, Matthew Tuesday (St. Rose of Lima), 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 23:23-26; Wednesday (St.

(Twenty-first

16:13-20; 23: 1 3-22;

Bartholomew), Revelation 21:9-14, John 1:45-51; Thursday Thessalonians 3:7-13, Matthew 24:42-51 Friday, ;

(St.

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(St.

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Sunday (Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time), Jeremiah 20:7-9, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 16:21-27; Monday (Martyrdom of John the Baptist), 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Mark 6:17-29; Tuesday, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11, Luke 4:31-37; Wednesday, Colossians 1:1-8, Luke 4:38-44; 1

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and the issue of free will versus prophecy (particularly the prophecy revealed in Book 5). Dumbledore reminds Harry that his own moral judgment, again rooted in love,

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and sac-

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16, Potter displays his

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Matthew 16:21-27

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In Rowling's

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successful career.

But that career, in his view, "has been guided more than anything I've ever done."

Rodriguez has released a new album of sacred and spiritual songs, called "In the Presence." It includes hymns he sang at church such as "Joyful, Joyful," "Amazing Grace" and both English and Spanish versions of "Nearer My God to Thee." The Spanish-language version, he said, is "the one I've sung the most" over the years in church. It

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plus "Panis Angelicus and "Pie Jesu," duets with fellow Catholic singer Lea Salonga, and the contemporary classic "On Eagle's Wings." "My life has always been based on my faith," hence the choice of sacred music for a new collection, Rodriguez as

told Catholic

News

phone interview from

Service in a tele-

New

York.

"My life has always been a series of happy coincidences, being at the right place at the right time," he added, "and having the faith to say, 'This is where I'm supposed to be.'" Out of the tragedy of the terror attacks on New York, he noted, came the opportunity to sing the national anthem while a nationwide audience was watching the Yankees in the 2001 baseball playoffs and World Series. From that exposure came the chance to record a CD, "The Spirit of America," and the opportunity to study with famed tenor Placido Domingo.

Because of the comparisons made between Rodriguez and another classical balladeer, Mario Lanza, Rodriguez was

CD, "From the Heart," that evoked Lanza's memory, if not quite his style. And the riches that came with able to record a

fame permitted Rodriguez to leave his job as a New York City police officer and buy a house in Florida for his mother. "In the Presence," as he sees it, is a chance to make a return for the gifts bestowed upon him. Still, it was not the easiest task.

The arranger for three songs on the album, Johnnie Carl, committed suicide a week before Christmas inside the Crystal Cathedral in Anaheim, Calif., where he worked as one of its music directors. Rodriguez's aunt, Concepcion Padilla,

CNS Photo

This

the cover to "In the Presence," a

new CD by Daniel Rodriguez. A former

New York

City

police officer,

Rodriguez

turned to song following the Sept. 11,

2001, terrorist attacks.

with an operatic voice does not necessarily make you an opera singer."

told the story of an opera singer sang a piece at a recital, and the audience jumped up and cried, "Sing it again! Sing it again!" The singer sang the

who

song a second time,

which the

after

crowd pleaded once more, "Sing again! Sing

again! 5

Taken aback, the singer asked in "How many times do you want me to sing this?" The crowd replied, "Until you get it right!" Prior to his singing at Yankees astonishment,

games, Rodriguez said he considered himself "an equal opportunity New York fan," partial to both the Yankees and the Mets. He recounted what he called "a 'Seinfeld' episode moment" when he sang before a Yankees-Mets interleague game at Yankee Stadium in early 2001. His mother, "a huge Mets fan," was watching her son perform. After his rendition of "The StarSpangled Banner," Rodriguez and his mother went to their assigned seats only to find others sitting there.

Rather than

roust them, Rodriguez asked to be

shown some unoccupied seats. Instead, he and his mother were taken to Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's

suite.

religious up-

"We

got to Steinbrenner's box, and

bringing," he said, also died during the

my mom

takes off her jacket, and she's

recording of the album.

got on this big Mets T-shirt," Rodriguez

Rodriguez dedicated "In the Presence" to them.

recalled.

"who was

central to

"She was a devout Christian," Rodriguez said of his aunt. "She got to hear the album, the rough mixes, the day

"Thank God Steinbrenner

wasn't there."

"Whenever

the

Mets would score or

before she passed."

have a rally, my mom would stand up and wave her arms and yell, 'Go Mets!'" he said. "I'd have to get up and tell her,

During his studies with Domingo, Rodriguez said he learned that "singing

ing to enjoy the game.'"

'Mom,

please, there are other people try-

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August

AROUND THE DIOCESE A GROWING ORDER Two profess to Secular Franciscan

Breaking ground

CHARLOTTE

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19,

2005

Order

the 13th century.

St.

Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity recently received the profession of two candidates

Members do not live in community; however, members gather together in

in the Secular Franciscan Order.

fraternity

Marie Cordero and Kathleen

basis.

profes-

promise to follow a rule of life approved and confirmed by Pope Paul VI in June of 1978.

Zuckerman, both parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte, completed two-and-a-half years of discernment and study through the order's formation program before making their rite of profession during a Mass at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte Aug. 6. Capuchin Franciscan Father Jude Duffy, pastor and the fraternity's

on a regular

sion, they

Currently, there are five inquirers in

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Our Lady of Consolation Church

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TRIUMPH OF THE CROII Building Catholic Families

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CHARLOTTE

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FATHER FRANK PAVONE

The Supreme Court confirmation underway, and the nominee's views about Roe v. Wade have already been the subject of controversy. The strategy of abortion supporters in the Senate and among interest groups will be to present Roe as mainstream and to label those who oppose it as extreme. Some will assert that a Supreme Court justice who opposes Roe is not qualified to serve on the court.

Of course,

this

whole truth. Here are the words of the Roe

vs.

Wade decision: "(a) For the stage prior to approximately the end of the first trimester, the

abortion decision and

conveniently ignores

left to

its

the medical

effectuation must judgment of the

pregnant woman's attending physician.

was one of the two Roe v. Wade

"(b) For the stage subsequent to ap-

dissenting votes in the 7-2

proximately the end of the

first trimester,

decision in 1973. Moreover, the plaintiff,

the State, in promoting

interest in the

"Jane Roe" (Norma McCorvey) jects the decision it.

now

health of the mother, may, if

re-

received her into the Catholic

Roe

Wade

throughout

all

For the stage subsequent to viability the State, in promoting its interest in the potentiality of human life, may, if it chooses, regulate, and even proscribe, abortion except where necessary, in appropriate medical judgment, for the preservation of the life or health of the mother" [410 U.S. 113, 114]. As the University of Detroit Law Review pointed out, "The Supreme Court's decisions ... allowed abortion on demand throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy" (Paul B. Linton, Enforcement of State Abortion Statutes after Roe: A State-by-State Analysis, Vol. 67, Issue 2, Winter 1990).

policy of legal abortion

nine months of preg-

support the legality of the procedure in cases of rape, incest or threats to the

and physical

health, but that

support quickly declines below the jority

when

ma-

other reasons are brought

forward. (Several years ago, Gallup did

an excellent overview of multiple polls of Americans on abortion since Roe.) Because abortions for physical health, rape and incest constitute a miniscule fraction of the procedures, it is true to say that most Americans oppose

Now

moment

a perfect

cating the public about what

most abortions.

Wade

An analysis of polling questions done by Professor Raymond Adamek shows that most questions about Roe v. Wade

they will have a

the

first

who

When

really said.

Roe

they find out,

new understanding about

the real "extremists" are in the Su-

preme Court

battle.

Father Pavone

Roe allowed abortion during

three

toward

God

child,"

still

as being "like a

and quiet on the

lap.

The image of the mother and child, the pope said, is a "sign of the tender and maternal love of God." The child in the psalm "is tied to his mother with a very personal and intimate relationship, not merely one of physical contact or because of the need for food," the pope said. "It is a more conscious bond, even though it is immediate and

months of pregnancy. This

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and themselves. They want their love to last forever. They hope life won't be too hard and that they too can have the American dream of children, a home and a happy life. These are good things to which to aspire. The Catholic Church has similar desires for married couples but it goes the church wants good marfurther

—

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How

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human

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WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Many were

World Youth Day shirts who stopped at the Vatican on their

youths, sporting

or hats,

fully,

for publication,

The Vatican estimated about 6,000 people attended the audience.

way to Cologne, Germany, for the celebration of World Youth Day Aug. 16-21.

a huge calling, but grace makes

Catholic issues, and be

self to God, not in a blind or automatic way, but serenely and with responsibility," he said. The psalmist contrasts his dependence with the pride and conceit of those who busy themselves with the "great things" of this world, the pope said. Humble trust in God, Pope Benedict said, leads to "security, life and peace, and it extends from the present to the future, now and forever."

"This is the ideal parable of true spiritual childhood, of abandoning one-

are called to love as Christ loves

To be considered

POPE BENEDICT XVI

spontaneous.

for edu-

misrepresent the decision. The questions state that

attitude

Speaks

"(c)

reveals that the majority of Americans

life

chooses,

ternal health.

nancy. Polling on abortion consistently

mother's

regulate the abortion procedure in ways that are reasonably related to ma-

and works to reverse

Church in 1998.) Another significant fact is that the American people have never supported the

its

psalm presents a proper

weaned mother's

the fact that the current chief justice of the United States

Instead, the

the truth, but not the

The Pope

totally

still

sufficiency.

GUEST COLUMNIST

battle is

—

Like a small dependent on his mother, but old enough to recognize his need, Christians must acknowledge their dependence on God, Pope Benedict XVT said. Holding his weekly general audience Aug. 10 at the Vatican, the pope offered reflections on Psalm 131's opening verses, which reject pride in one's self-

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— body, mind

soul.

Pope John Paul ing that

cluded from this

power

has said that "noth-

part of themselves can be exgift."

to create a

Their

new

fertility, their

person to love in

union with each other, is part of that gift. Here lies the reason why contracepit breaks that "insepation is wrong

—

rable connection"

between the two mean-

ings of the conjugal act, the unitive and

(Humanae Vitae, No. 12). Doing something that is against what God designed us for can only harm us. the procreative"

Living your marriage according to God's design can only make you happy. It can make your good marriage great.

Theresa Notare

assistant director

Development Program of for Natural Family Planning, Pro-Life Secretariat, U.S. Conference of Catholic the Diocesan

Bishops.

August

19,

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2005

human life

Protect

Accepting our new immigrant

at all stages

Embryonic stem-cell research immoral, deadly Support for the practice of destroy-

human embryos

stem cell reing search received an endorsement recently from The Charlotte Observer, as it congratulated Sen. Bill Frist of Tennessee on his recent change of mind: "Right Move by Frist," Aug. 2. The editorial, however, overlooked an important moral dimension of this critical issue, which must be addressed. The subhead of the editorial captured the essence of Sen. Frist's reasoning: "It's better for embryos to go to research, not is

down

for

the drain."

that neither option

The

truth

better: neither

of experimentation, but a living human Pope John Paul II, in his 1995 encyclical on "The Value and Inviolability of Human Life," saw, in the familiar question that God put to Cain after he killed his brother Abel, an appropriate question for today's society: "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground." being.

(Genesis 4:10) John Paul

brothers and From the Bishop

The Humani BISHOP

to research.

Both options are

equally immoral. In both instances, an

BISHOP OF

CHARLOTTE II

human embryos

wrote: "The use of

FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK

or fetuses as objects of

experimentation constitutes a crime against their dignity as

who have

a right to the

human

beings

same

respect

CKSIEOOIIMMMBT

owed

every person." with a

CREATING STEM-CELL LINES stem

cells

could repair diseased or injured tissues. The Catholic Church

opposes stem-ceil research that involves the destruction of human embryos.

FROM HUMAN EMBRYO

FROM ADULT TISSUE

is a continuum of development between the embryo stage and a fully formed adult. All along the way, however, it is the

remains

same human person who is in the process of maturing. Whether the human being is called an embryo, fetus, child, teenager or adult depending on his

â€”

stage

of development â€” each

the

same

creation of God, and therefore enjoys an inviolable right to

life.

The human embryo

once born, just as to

to a child

(n. 63).

The Observer

Scientists believe

human life is destroyed. Every human life starts out as an embryo. The genetic makeup of the person is already given at conception. What innocent

Side

PETER J. JUGIS

discarding the embryos, nor consigning

them

sisters

not an object

Bishop William Houck, president of

editorial concludes

call to action:

"Science and gov-

ernment must work together to create ethical and legal guidelines for this research." Yes, our society will have a dialogue on the important topic of stem cell research. But the viewpoint of science and the viewpoint of government are not enough. The moral question of the illicitness of taking innocent human life must also be addressed. No discussion will be valid or acceptable without a consideration of this moral perspective. Some polls may indicate that most. Americans are in favor of embryonic stem cell research. But the moral question remains: Is there ever any justifiable reason to destroy an innocent human life, at any stage of that individual's life?

Church Extension Society, which serves mission dioceses, wrote in the July edition of Extension Magazine: "Do you ever wonder why Jesus did not tell his disciples to go and make disciples of some nations rather than go and make disciples of all nations? Do you think we sometimes have the mentality or even act as though Jesus said, 'Go and the Catholic

take care of your

"We

own group

of folks'?

...

are challenged in our time with

the unprecedented influx of

newcomers

from various Hispanic countries. Some of us

new

still

find

difficult to accept these

cultures genuinely into our lives."

As I read this I wondered how many of us ever ponder the profound meaning of the word "accept." The word's Latin means

which image of drawing a person into your arms as in an embrace. Along this same line of thinking, ac-

root

"to take to yourself,"

creates the

How to encourage prayers and Masses

cepting a person creates a solidarity with

which Pope John Paul II described as being one with another be-

that person,

for the

dead

Q. I am a priest, 76 years old, and would like your comment on what I see as a decline in giving offerings for Masses for the dead. The one funeral Mass, of course, has eternal and infinite

cause we share the same humanity. To be human is to feel the humanity of another as our own.

centered forms of prayer for the living

and dead. Maybe

that explains in part the

"favorite charity" idea

you mention.

A valuable insight for us Catholics is the centuries-old practice of the church,

To understand

Question

Corner

which prays constantly and in many ways for those who have died. The Eucharistic Prayer in every Mass is a good

for this Christian tradition that relate to

praising

could use the Mass stipends for deceased family members and friends. Or is that idea outdated? How can we encourage continued

your concerns.

particularly to that person

prayers and Masses for the dead?

of time to

(Maryland)

eternally present

tainly missionaries

A. I've heard other priests make comments, but I have to say that

usual pastoral experi-

ence. In the past,

some people have held

hasn't been

what

are, in

opinion, rather dubious

attitudes about this.

least

two excellent reasons First,

years ago

how to

bequeath $5,000 for Masses for himself after he died. I suggested he might leave part of that for education of a priest, who

would remember him

the

Mass

for years;

man

obviously didn't buy the idea. I have seen a more balanced Catholic approach to leaving or giving money for Masses, recognizing that other corporal and spiritual works of mercy are also important and valid, and perhaps less self-

exist

prayers for the

God

for his unfailing goodness,

and

to all oth-

our prayers, go to a God who has no beginning or end; for God there is

ers

no past or

knowledging God's graciousness and wisdom, shown in our care and service of one another. For both these reasons, and there are more, our continued prayers for and with those who have gone before us make excellent psychological and spiritual com-

dead, as

all

from the beginning the end of the world, is one

future. All,

moment

for him.

pray, therefore, rec-

ognizing the eternal and universal reach of God's providence, our prayers are not limited by time; they extend back to the beginning of an individual's life, through to the

end and

This

One man asked me

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Whenever we similar

FATHER JOHN

example.

into eternity.

not speculation.

follows

who were blessed by his

or her

a wonderful and reverent

mon

sense. In

life. It

way of

ac-

experience, people of

faith easily pick up on them if we help them understand what they are doing.

from what we believe about God.

we offer years after a person's death can be "applied" by God to when Prayers

was still alive. This understanding, clumsy as human words always are when dealing with things of God, is reflected often in the church's

that person

and prayers for the deceased. Second, and more important, our prayers for loved ones who have died are also, in fact primarily, prayers of thanks,

to use a personal example.

personal opinion is that souls can give merits of additional Masses to whomever he or she wishes. Is that bad theology? Some, instead of Masses, just give a few bucks to their favorite charity. Cervalue, but

the ramifications of

the pope's idea of "solidarity," allow

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"Acceptance" and "solidarity": They imply having a heart that can easily be crushed upon seeing something inhuman happen to another person. If, as Bishop Houck suggests, we are to accept the new influx of Hispanics to the United States, the first place to start is with our heart. Many of our grandparents and greatgrandparents came from other countries and sacrificed their lives for us. Most of those grandparents were laborers, much like the

many

Hispanic laborers

see today.

"Acceptance" means seeing these Hispanic laborers as our parents,

who were

own sacrificing grand-

responsible for the qual-

of life and moral principles we enjoy. In the same magazine, Msgr. Virgil Elizondo, a noted writer on social justice, ity

gave yet another profound insight into "acceptance." He wrote: "There's a beauty in seeing differences not as divisive, but as enriching and life-giving. ... If we do that I think we can give an example to the world." To paraphrase Msgr. Elizondo, Hispanic immigrants possess rich gifts of humanity that add to our own humanity. The more we embrace and accept these people, the more we become a newer and fuller humanity.

August

19,

2005

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Catholic faith

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