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Fresco falls, fragments form puzzle
Inside
By
JOANN
S.
KEANE
Editor
Strengthen the children,
CHARLOTTE — On the morning of
strengthen the parish
20, one hour shy of midday Mass, the central portion of a fresco in
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St.
Peter Church
ish
community
fell,
in
leaving the par-
mourning. Though
saddened by the accident, the parish has been quick to rally and begin to pick up the pieces. "We have lost our fresco," said Jesuit Father Joseph Sobierajski, pastor of the uptown parish of ap-
proximately 750 families. "It's like an old friend that you see every time you come to church, and we are going to truly miss its presence." Completed in 1989, the fresco has
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become known well beyond its parish walls and is considered by many as
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an integral artistic contribution to the Charlotte community. "As far as the greater Charlotte community goes, it has become a landmark on the southern end of Tryon Street for visitors," said Father Sobierajski.
A
little
over a year from prepara-
tion to unveiling, the fresco
up
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in triptych
fashion.
was
set
With scenes
depicting Jesus' Agony in the Garden, the Resurrection of Christ and Pentecost, the parish with its fresco provided a place of solace against the backdrop of the vibrant city streets. Individual parts of the triptych took about a month each to complete. While the work was done on site, the preparatory work was done in the artist's Paris studio. In France, individual pieces were created and transferred to a thin paper, and pictures were perforated. The patterns were then transferred to the walls with a dry substance and painted into
Photos by Joann S. Keane
Pictured above, the central portion of a fresco at St. Peter Church in uptown Charlotte lay in pieces on Feb. 20. Nearly a third of the fresco fell
to the floor on Feb. 20.
fresh plaster.
Every Week
The
classic art of fresco dates to
left, a piece of the fresco Peter Church in Charlotte is saved from the fallen work of art. Cleanup efforts have started to preserve some of the larger images.
Pictured
the earliest forms of cave wall draw-
from
ings. In the traditional process, paint
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living
ery day, with the surface just damp enough for the pigmented mixture to actually become a part of the wall. Cleanup started with painstaking efforts to preserve some of the larger images. Hopes are high to recover faces encased in the fallen
may never
thirst
plaster.
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Lord, you are truly the Savior of
the world; give
water, that
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is applied upon damp plaster. "Fresco" is the Italian word for "fresh," indicating that a lime and sand mixture must be made fresh ev-
again,
— John 4:42, 15
A
team was assembled on Feb. 26 to begin moving pieces of the downed fresco, carefully placing fresco fragments on makeshift tables
—
special boarding placed over the tops of the church pews.
The
fallen fresco,
may
hold
many
secrets
on the cause of
the diocese
is
its
demise, and
in the throes of an inves-
what caused the fresco to break from the back altar wall. The diocese continues to operate in a "factfinding mode," pulling in experts to help crack the mystery with specialists from structural engineers to tigation into
architects.
"We
need to
let
the experts find
St.
the facts and
come
to
their best
conclusions," said Father Sobierajski.
we are still a community of men, women and children who love our parish and will continue "In the meantime,
to give
it life."
Contact Editor Joann S. Keane by calling (704) 370-3336 or e-mail jskea ne@cha rlottediocese.org.
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U.N. conferences said to show church's broad approach to life issues
Niwano Peace Foundation said Bishop Ruiz, 77, "has devoted himself
national conferences set for this year provide an opportunity for showing the
untiringly especially to raising the so-
standing of the indigenous commuof Mexico and to the reclamation and preservation of their native culcial
comprehensive approach of the church to issues affecting human life, the Vatican nuncio to the United Nations said Feb. 21. Archbishop Renato R. Martino said Vatican participation in upcoming conferences on financing for development, aging, children and sus-
nities
tures."
Dutch church: no religious those who plan to be euthanized
burial for
—
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) A Dutch church spokesman confirmed a bishop's remarks that the Catholic Church cannot give religious burials to
would demon-
strate the "essential connection" the church sees "between the social and the economic." In an interview at the Vatican's U.N. mission in New York, he told Catholic News Service that he
would
participate in
all
who planned to be euthanized. Micheil Savelsbergh, spokesman for 'sHertogenbosch Diocese, also said the Dutch bishops were completing pasto-
people
four conferences
who deal with such cases. In a Feb. 21 telephone interview with Catholic News Service, Savelsbergh said church funerals could be given to people who already had
and lead the Vatican delegation to the first, the International Conference on Financing for Development, meeting in
ral guidelines for priests
Monterrey, Mexico, March 18-22. Along with other members of the mission staff and a participant from Mexico, the delegation will include Msgr. Frank J. Dewane,
died from euthanasia, but not for patients whose deaths planned that way.
archbishop
—
VATICAN CITY Vatican said
(CNS) The was looking into accusa-
it
tions of sexual abuse against a Polish
archbishop
who worked
CNS
Afghan
pontificate.
II's
Arch-
Vatican's
two new documents on the
Internet point out areas of ethical and
concern but take an overall posiof the Pontifical Council for Social Communisocial
tive approach, said the president
—
nities were to be released Feb. 28 at a Vatican press conference. Archbishop Foley discussed the documents at a Feb. 23 Vatican meeting of the Latin American church's Web network.
The
a "providential"
Mexico's Bishop Ruiz chosen to
tool for
communication that the church
sion had visited the archdiocese last
must
November
needs legislative curbs to protect children and must not create a "digital di-
receive 2002 Niwano Peace Prize TOKYO (CNS) An interreli-
to investigate the allegations
Vatican for a week of talks February.
in
early
Vatican documents on Internet mainly positive, says
archbishop
VATICAN CITY
vide"
Internet
— The
(CNS)
is
fearlessly enter, but the
medium
between those with access to the
Internet and those without, said U.S.
Archbishop John
New
P.
Foley.
The two
— — and —
documents, "Ethics and the Internet"
on ethical issues "The Church and the Internet" a reflection
an,
assessment of online pastoral opportu-
—
gious panel of judges has chosen retired.
Mexican Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia of San Cristobal de las Casas as recipient of the 2002 Niwano Peace Prize. The prize was established in 1983 by Japanese Buddhist leader Nikkyo Niwano to honor and encourage individuals and organizations that promote interreli-
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March 16 9 a.m.-noon Day of spiritual renewal
March 17 10:30 a.m. Mass and groundbreaking
March 21 St.
Benedict's
The Lenten
— The Emerald
Ball
(CNS)
— With
surprising discipline and unbridled en-
thusiasm, almost 250 students and 62 teachers from the Diocese of Galvestona pilgrimage to Rome in February. All of the students and teachers said they felt fortunate to be in
Houston made
Belmont
—
March 23 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Day of prayer and spiritual renewal for diocesan catechists
Catholic Conference Center, Hickory
Rome, and many said they felt God had a hand in their Feb. 17-23 trip. James Maclngvale, known as "Mattress Mac" from the commercials he appears in as owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston, paid for the whole trip. The students did not have to write an essay or have a certain grade-point average or wash cars to make money. They simply had to have parental permission to put their name in the hat. Four students and one teacher from each of the diocese's elementary and high schools were chosen by lottery for the pilgrimage Maclngvale hoped would be as special to the students as his family's pilgrim-
age to
Rome was two
—
537 Hwy. 16 North. Chef Charles will be cooking traditional corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and other Irish delights. An international troop of Irish dancers will be performing. For ticket and other information, call Nancy and Gordon Hirshman at (704) 483-1205 or the church office at (704) 483-6448.
9 GREENSBORO the
Shamrock
—
All are invited to
Social to celebrate St.
Day at the Our Lady of Grace Gym, 2205 W. Market St, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. tonight. Heavy hors Patrick's
School
d'oeuvres and beverages will be included.
For more
details
about this opportunity and dancing, call
for fun, fellowship
Na
Mass
h'Eireann Irish Dancers, hors
years ago.
The Knights of Columbus Council 10389 will hold its annual Irish Night Dinner tonight at 7 p.m. in the parish hall of Holy Spirit Church,
being held at the Adams Mark Hotel tonight from 8-11 p.m. Bagpipers, the Federals Irish and Blues Band, the Rince is
Day Basilica,
—
soup and bread meal on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. with an additional 8 a.m. Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and a penance service on March 22 at 7 p.m. For more information about the upcoming Easter schedule, call the church office at (828) 686-8833.
9 CHARLOTTE
— Noon Mass
Belmont Abbey
SWANANNOA
schedule for St. Margaret Mary Church, 102 Andrew Place, will continue as follows: Stations of the Cross held tonight and every Friday at 7 p.m. and every Wednesday after noon Mass; Mass with
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Bishop William G. Curlin will take part
March 12 6 p.m. Grace Award Dinner Belmont Abbey College, Belmont
Alesha M. Price
VATICAN CITY
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Diocesan
Cpiscopal, j calendar
Curlin
Editor:
pilgrimage for students,
late
cations.
and hear testimony, and that Archbishop Paetz had been called to the
were being
teachers
anti-land mine poster in Kabul Two Afghan women pass a poster depicting various anti-personnel land mines in downtown Kabul Feb. 22. Afghanistan is one of the world's most heavily mined countries with explosions injuring 20 to 25 people each day.
according to a report Feb. 23 in the Polish newspaper, Rzeczpospolita. The newspaper said a Vatican commiscese,
Rome
women pass
years at the Vatican at the beginning of
Pope John Paul
photo from Reuters
for several
bishop Juliusz Paetz of Poznan, 67, has denied the accusations brought by seminarians and priests in his archdio-
still
Houston businessman finances
undersecretary of the Pontifical Council and Peace, the nuncio said.
for Justice
Vatican investigating claims of sex abuse against Polish
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gious cooperation to further the cause of peace. In a Feb. 22 statement, the
NEW YORK (CNS) — Four inter-
tainable development
1,
Laurie Benko at (336) 294-0520. A charismatic 10
CHARLOTTE will
be held
—
at St. Patrick
DUworth Rd.
Cathe-
d'oeuvres and refreshments will be fea-
dral, 1621
For further information, call Lynda Dyer Hart at (704) 542-6846.
p.m. and a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. in the
tured.
noon
at
East, this after-
4 p.m. with prayer teams
at 3
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2002
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Brief
Nigerians must choose the good, archbishop says
common
ABUJA,
Nigeria (CNS)
—
for the Mass.
the
Nigeri-
He
said
what happened
World Trade Center was
at
frighten-
ans must choose the common good over personal interests to heal the wounds of
ing, but that the cross
the nation, said a Nigerian archbishop.
event.
"Pursuing the personal good at the expense of the common good is in the long-term interest of no one, not even the greedy and the selfish persons who do so," said Archbishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of Abuja Feb. 19 during an opening Mass for the Nigerian bishops' annual meeting in
War not over despite rebel leader's death, says Angolan priest CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) The death of Jonas Savimbi, leader of the Angolan rebel movement
Abuja.
The
archbishop,
who
God would conquer
tions.
He
UNITA,
does not mean that the 27war is over, said Father Francisco Eurico, executive secretary of
year-old
called for
The
Angolan government announced Feb. 22 that its troops had shot dead the
on Nigeria's "ruling
elusive 67-year-old guerrilla warrior
ensure the long-term well be-
during fighting the same day in eastern Moxico province, near the border with Zambia. "This news certainly means that we are going into a new era, but anything could happen, and there is even a danger that the war could intensify," Father Eurico said in a Feb. 23 telephone interview from the Angolan capital, Luanda. Angola has been fighting a civil war, which has claimed more than 1 million lives, since it gained independence from Portugal in 1975.
called
Chinese president says who break law
religious figures
go to jail No
BEIJING (CNS)
—
one has the
right to interfere in legal action taken
who
against religious figures in China
break the law, Chinese President Jiang Zemin said at a press conference with visiting U.S. President
The two
George W.
presidents held the
news
Spread of AIDS fueled by lack of values, African archbishop says
conference soon after their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
Feb. 2 1 the day Bush arrived in China. Twice Jiang ignored questions concerning restrictions on religion in China and the detention of more than 50 Catholic clergy, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. However, toward the end of ,
the press conference, Jiang responded
by saying that the Constitution of the People's Republic of China provides for religious freedom.
World Youth Day cross comes New York for visit to ground zero NEW YORK (CNS) The sched-
YAOUNDE, The
—
ule for taking the cross that symbolizes
World Youth Day
to locations across
Canada was interrupted Feb. 24-25 for a pilgrimage to New York's ground zero, the site of the Sept. 1 1 attack on the World Trade Center. Basilian Fa-
Thomas
Rosica, director of the
CNS photo by
Michelle Stocker courtesy The Capital Times of Madison
U.S. Olympic curler Debbie McCormick Olympic athlete Debbie McCormick holds the curling stone used in her sport. A Catholic from the Diocese of Madison, Wis., McCormick was making her second Olympic appearance at the Salt Lake City games. U.S.
World Youth Day scheduled 23-28
for July
Toronto, said 110 people gathered in Toronto for prayer at 1 1 :30 p.m. Feb. 23, and then made the 12hour bus trip to participate in the visit of the cross to New York. Joined by youths and youth workers from the New York area, they came to St. in
Patrick's Cathedral the evening of Feb.
for a Mass that began with the processional hymn, "Lift High the Cross." Auxiliary Bishop Anthony G. Meagher of Toronto, who heads the Canadian bishops' committee for World Youth Day and traveled with the group, was celebrant and homilist
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school cafeteria. For further information,
resources.
contact Josie Backus at (704) 527-4676. 12 The St. Gabriel
church
Church Arthritis Support and Education Group will meet this morning from
Charlotte area will be hosting ultreyas
16 CHARLOTTE
and school of leaders on the following dates and times: St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd., from 7-8
Church Youth Ministry
CHARLOTTE
10-11 a.m. in
—
D
Room
of the parish
ministry center located at 3016 Provi-
dence Rd. For further 362-5047, Ext 217.
details, call (704)
For further
office at (704)
14 CHARLOTTE
13
CHARLOTTE — The 50+
John Neumann Church, 8451
Club of
details, call
the
364-5431.
— Churches
food and other events. For further infor-
mation, in the
p.m. tonight for adults only with shared
snacks; St.
St.
spread of
Cameroon (CNS)
AIDS among
—
African
youth has been fueled by a careless attitude about sex and the lack of a
to
ther
civil
the Angolan bishops' conference.
ing of the nation.
Bush.
that
—
an examination of conscience for all Nigerians, said the poor and weak suffer the worst consequences of negative acelites" to
was a sign
the evil seen in that
Thomas Aquinas Church,
call
Linda Dyer-Hart at (704)
542-6846.
— The
St.
Gabriel
value-based educational system, said an African archbishop. Archbishop Andre Wouking of Yaounde said a lack of positive role models was affecting youths' perception about sexual morality. "Contemporary society is overcrowded with superficial values that may be rational but which youths cannot assimilate appropriately," he said. "Facing difficulties, youth get confused, are unarmed to defend themselves and are unable to make positive judgments. Youth need some minimum appropriate Christian education to help them
make
life,"
Arch-
told Catholic
News
positive choices in
bishop
Wouking
Service.
dation Awareness Sunday
Mass
this
evening at 5:30 p.m. For details, call Mary Kennedy at (704) 364-6964.
24 HENDERSONVILLE
— The St
be sponsor-
Francis of the Hills Fraternity of the
ing a youth job fair today from 10 a.mnoon for teens and young adults ages 16 and up who are interested in finding
Secular Franciscan Order will meet today from 3-5 p.m. at St Barnabas
part-time or
will
summer work. Mini-work-
Church, 109 Crescent Hill Dr. Visitors and inquirers are welcome, so for more information, call Helen Gillogly,
SFO,
shops on job
Idlewild Rd., will be conducting a meet-
1400 Suther Rd., with a potluck/ Ultreya gathering at 1:15 p.m. with food served at 1:30 p.m. on March 17 and St.
information, call Alex Barrazza at (704)
24 MAGGIE VALLEY
ing this morning at
a.m. with a pro-
Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne
the parish center.
Donations are being accepted during the meeting. For more information, call Bobbe Conlin at (704) 643-1376 or
Pkwy., from 1:30-3:00 p.m. on March 24 with childcare and a family potluck. For more information, call -Dan Hines at (704) 544^-6665 or Aliceann Coon at
362-5047, Ext. 275 or e-mail alexb_ym@catholicweb.com or e-mail Stephanie Hoffman at
Waters Catholic Reflection Center, 103 Living Waters Lane, will be hosting a Holy Week retreat beginning this
shoffman@carolina.rr.com.
Gloria Silipigni at (704) 821-1343.
(704) 540-8696.
13 CHARLOTTE
16 CHARLOTTE
ocesan choir practice will take place at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth
evening until March 31. All are invited to join the Augustinian friars and the parish community of St Margaret Mary for reflection, fellowship and si-
Rd. East, today and March 24 from 45:30 p.m. Contact Larry Stratemeyer at (704) 334-2283, Ext. 22 to sign up and
center at (828) 926-3833 or e-mail lwcrc@main.nc.us.
gram and lunch
in
1 1
— There
be a session on spiritual aspects of grief with Larry Dewalt from Hospice of Charlotte tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. at the St. Gabriel Church Ministry Center, 3016 Providence Rd. Tonight's session will center around one's view of God during times of grief and the use of spiritual will
Guinness
— The
St. Patrick's
6th Annual
Day Parade and
from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the First Union Atrium and Plaza on Tryon St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts. Featured will be Celtic arts and crafts, the Rince Na h'Eireann and Festival will take place today
Walsh
Kelley Irish Dancers, bagpipers,
skills
and other relevant
information will be offered. For further
17
CHARLOTTE — Chrism Mass di-
at (828) 883-9645.
lence.
— Living
For further information,
call
the
for further details.
17
CHARLOTTE — All are
invited to
Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd., for a National ARC Mental RetarSt.
Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to the publication date.
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Around the Diocese
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Food bank
Strengthen the children,
helps feed
strengthen the parish
those
in
By JOANITA M.
need
just child-sized."
Older children who do read often copy parables from the Bible, lay in order written prayers from the rite of baptism, or label a time line showing the history of the kingdom of God.
NELLENBACH
Correspondent
—
ANDREWS
Manna Food Bank
Once
a
month
a
truck from Asheville
up to the back door of the Andrews Food Bank and Commodity Distribution Center in the West End Plaza. A team from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Andrews or St. pulls
it."
By KEVIN
Catholics
herd
.
El-Khouri estimates that the center received $70,000 worth of free food from the federal and state programs
more get two boxes. Boxes contains nonperishable items, plus selections from "whatever we have in the refrigerator and freezer," families of four or
and bought another $7,000 from the food
El-Khouri
said.
are rising. "Last month," El-Khouri
"we distributed 391 boxes of food. In the old days it was 250 a month." That January figure is the said,
is
Contact Correspondent Joanita
M.
Nellenbach by calling (828) 627-9209 or e-mail jnell@dnet.net.
faith.
a unique approach for the reli-
gious formation of children.
By
offering
the courses in both English and Span-
Our Lady
of the Highways intends
to help the children -
two-person household, the maximum income is $15,093; for four, $22,945; on up to $38,649 for a family of eight. A one-to-three-person household receives one box of food per visit;
local donations such as food drives.
There are
Andrews Food Bank and Commodity Distribution Center as other members of the St. William Church Men's Club unload more items from the Manna Food Bank
highest ever for one month, he said. Those who want food must fill out an application each time they visit the center. To be eligible, a one-person household must have an income no higher than $11,167 per year. For a
from the Program and the Federal Emergency Food Assistance Program or is purchased from Manna. Food also comes from
Many
many children who are well on their way. The Catechesis of the Good Shep-
grow
free
—
to have a deeper un-
derstanding of their
ish,
State Nutrition Assistance
want
Frank Sommers wheels food into the
truck.
parishioner.
Manna last year. The numbers who need
MURRAY
THOMASVILLE Photo byJoanita M. Nellenbach
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The food comes
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nonperishable items. The Andrews Lions Club and six Andrews churches, including Holy Redeemer, sponsor the center, which serves about 700 families and is open Tuesdays and Saturdays. The center exists to serve those in need in Cherokee County. "Each family can get food every other month, but if you have an emergency no matter what they can get food any time," said Joe ElKhouri, center director and a Holy
Redeemer
tions in order to understand the rest of
"Planting Seeds of Hope"
William in Murphy is waiting to unload canned goods, cereal and other
—
—
and the parish and to God.
closer to each other
"It just
made
sense," said
Kathy
Laskis, coordinator of faith formation at
Our Lady of
the Highways, when she heard of the courses several years ago. "I said, 'We had to have that for our children.'" The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the church and the educational principles of Maria Montessori, an Italian educator and physician best known for the Montessori method of teaching young children. This method stresses the development of initiative and selfreliance by permitting children to do by themselves the things that interest them. "(The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) is a way of using the Montessori style and allowing the children to work first
own
and interests and develop a personal relationship with Jesus," said at their
pace, abilities
To further understanding, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is only taught in atriums, closed-in gardens containing the materials the children need. "Children are free to explore in a garden," said Laskis. "This area is for them."
Our Lady of the Highways has knocked out walls to provide the necessary teaching environment for the program. Parishioners donated and made much of the original materials. The three levels now consist of approximately 50 Anglo, Hispanic, Filipino and Italian children from the parish. Parishioner Margaret ScanlonLaffata teaches level one in English, with Spanish translations done by an 8-year-old student. Raquel Cudd, a bilingual parishioner originally from Mexico, teaches level two. "By that age, the children usually don't need that much
translation," noted Laskis. Public school teacher Vanessa
Osbourne teaches level three. "It takes two years of training to become a trainer for each level," said Laskis. But one must be certified in all three levels before they can go for the
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Charlotte Region: 1 123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203 Area Director: Geri King (704) 370-6155 Western Region: 50 Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Area Director: Sister Marie Frechette (828) 255-0146 Piedmont-Triad: 621 W. Second Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27108 Area Director: David Harold (336) 727-0705
Greensboro Satellite Office: (336) 274-5577 High Point Hispanic Center: (336) 884-5858 For information on specific programs, please call your local office.
by various Christian denominations in approximately 19 countries around the world, have three levels focusing on children ages 36, 6-9 and 9-12, respectively. All levels are progressive and cover age-appropriate themes for children from the Bible and liturgy, including the purpose and use of the materials used during the Mass. According to the Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Web site, adults are able to read and grasp the meanings of Bible passages, but children
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week. She intends to train to teach the older children.
Parents are encouraged to attend as "helpers" in the weekly 2-hour classes.
"Adults can learn a lot about their
Laskis.
The
who has been driving every month for the past completing her certification this
training. Laskis,
to
to learn our faith
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courses, used
—
young to need another way. Using this especially ones too
method, children "can ponder a biblical passage or a prayer from the liturgy by taking the material for that text and working with it." Examples include having children: place wood figures of sheep in a sheepfold of the Good Shepherd; setting sculpted apostles around a Last Supper table; or preparing a small altar with the furnishings used for the Eucharist. "The children work with real water; they work with real wine. They use real stuff," said Laskis. "Everything is real,
own
from this, too, if they would just come and listen and look," said Laskis. "But it's hard to get helpers who will let faith
their kids learn (the material) in their
own
way."
The program
has
made
a noticeable
difference in the children, even the
young
ones, said Laskis. "Children are
behaving better in Mass because they know what is going on and they understand
it."
In addition to understanding their faith,
Laskis wants the children to "be-
come
a
community
...
That
they'll
want
to stay together after they're 12 years old,"
she
said.
By teaching the
classes in both Spanish and English, Laskis hopes that the children would become accustomed to doing things together as they get older.
"As the children grow up together, it will strengthen our parish," she said. Faith formation is one of the 35 pro-
grams and ministries that receives funds from the Annual Diocesan Support Appeal.
Contact Associate Editor Kevin by calling (704) 370-3334, or e-
Murray
mail kemurray@charlottediocese.org.
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2002
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Around the Diocese
and your love. Then, take that love, and give it away because it is God's "will lives
Hundreds gather for the rite of election and the call to continuing conversion
we human
that
beings,
who make up
his
church, bring that love to the whole world."
Bishop Curlin asked a series of qualifying questions to the godparents, sponsors and catechists representing the cat-
GERALD POTKAY
By REV. MR.
echumens and
Correspondent In parishes throughout the diocese,
dates
Sunday of Lent was the day for the
the
first
rite
of sending. In this
those not baptized
— communion —
who
are
—
foil
candidates
now
At
seeking
When
Bishop
their will to be received into
to,
the
replied, "It
Roman
Catholic
is."
Bishop Curlin reminded the "hear the Lord's
call
to con-
version and be faithful to your baptismal
they are ready to take the
covenant."
Terry Rogers, a candidate from Holy
of Adults. Then, encouraged by the local believers, the
that,
candidates
next step in the Rite of Christian Initiation
community of
was
if it
communion with
Church, they
with the Catholic Church
full
if
catechumens
— and/or
those baptized
are asked
rite,
candidates.
Curlin asked the catechumens and candi-
Cross Church in Kernersville, commented
catechumens
whole day "was a very
and
are sent to the rite of election, or the candi-
that foe
dates are sent to the call to continuing
meaningful experience. Especially shaking
hand at the end," she said. was absolutely beautiful," said catechumen Sharon Cornelison from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in High Point. 'The Bishop is an excellent homilist. What he was saying was meant for me for every one of us. I'm already feeling the hunger for the Eucharist. The closer you get the more frustrating it is not to be able to receive but, it is certainly well worth the the Bishop's
conversion.
"It
Capuchin Father Martin Schratz, coordinator of the southern region, said, exciting to see the
"It is
Photos by Rev. Mr. Gerald Potkay
recommitment to baptis-
mal vows being made through the CathoChurch and the commitment of those
lic
who is
How awesome it become followers day and age and to become
are not yet baptized.
to be called as adults to
of Christ in this
Bishop William G. Curlin bestows his blessings on Mollie Anne Counsil, daughter of Charles and Pam Counsil of St. Pius X, at Our Lady of Grace in Greensboro.
Candidates stand as their respective delegates called their names during the call to continuing conversion at Our Lady of Grace in Greensboro.
former patient at Maryfield Nursing Home in High Point, was aware of his
need more people;
—
part of the universality- of the Catholic
Church."
Within the Diocese of Charlotte this year, there were three locations where Bishop William G. Curlin celebrated the rite of election and the call to continuing conversion this year. The catechumens and candidates of the northeastern region
imminent death. He also said that Bishop Begley was a very patient and loving
who "continually revealed the love of life to all around him. He was one who never complained about his dis-
priest
Our Lady of Greensboro Feb. 17; the southern region gathered at St Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte, Feb. 23; and
of the diocese gathered at
Grace Church
in
the northwestern region gathered at St.
Barnabas Church
in
Arden Feb.
24.
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echumens and candidates what drew them to the Catholic Church. 'Tour love of Jesus is what brings you to the church," said
be a Catholic, said Bishop Curlin. "If you
needs more
The way
him," he said.
Curlin gave an inspiring homily in which he told of the "profound impact Bishop Michael J Begley had on my life as a bishop
Curlin revealed that Bishop Begley, a
baptized
Live your
comfort right up to his death." Bishop Curlin reiterated to the cat-
A person must be very "intolerant" to
it
Bishop Curlin. "The challenge of the
Curlin,
Bishop Curlin.
At Our Lady of Grace Church, Bishop
said
Christ in his
At each of these churches, Bishop
and a
uplifting
Member
of
St.
Gabriel Church
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By JOANITA M. N ELLEN BACH Correspondent
MURPHY — When
a few parishio-
ners got together to form the
St.
in
1997, they just wanted to take care of the church grounds, but the club has
evolved.
Now
Men's Club builds upon a
Daniels got the idea for the grotto in Connecticut. A professional artist, he sketched his interpretation and displayed it in the church's common area to show parishioners what it would look like. No church funds were used for construction, which involved 12,000 pounds of rock.
when he saw one
foundation of volunteerism
they're helping to take
"At that time," said Bob Daniels, new president, "we only had the church and the rectory. Then the church purchased the Begley building (the Bishop Begley Center). John Schell was in charge of the renovation for that, and all the men worked with him on that. That was our first outreach. Then we got involved with unloading the truck at the Texana Community Center. It's an African-American community in our area." The truck brings in furniture and clothing several times a year. also works with Congregation of Notre Dame Sister Tnerese (Terry) Martin in Hayesville. "Whenever somebody needs furniture or clothing, she has it," Bill the
"The money for the grotto came from donations," Daniels said. "While we were working on it, people would come up and hand us money, and they weren't just from the church, either."
John Schell recalled that, "One came up and said, Who's paying
lady
for this?'
She
Old and new St. William Church Men's Club members gather at the grotto, which the club and other parishioners completed two years ago. Jim Martin (left), retiring president, John Schell, Ray Lott, and Bob Daniels, current president, were among those who worked on the project. Mike Kauffman (right), joined the club recently, and has been elected recording secretary.
dustrial
Food Bank Truck when it delivers to the Andrews Food Bank and Com-
Melendez said. "They're mentally and physically challenged and autistic
modity Distribution Center. SWCMC's periodic pancake breakfasts in 2001 earned $600 that the club donated to the church and to civic organizations; plus another $300 was added to parishioners' do-
people.
New York
City firefighters
and police in the aftermath of the World Trade Center bombings.
The
club also has a wheelchair
it
Members help the Marine Corps League with Toys for Tots, and assembled more than 60 bikes for the
loans out.
program
last
Christmas.
contributions.'
'It's "
gallon goldfish pool. Water, recycling as a fountain and waterfall, makes a
Photo by Joanita M. Nellenbach
also alternates monthly with Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Andrews to unload the Manna
families of
said,
80s,
pleasant sound. Statues of Mary and Bernadette are at right. The St. Will-
iam Ladies Guild purchased the
The
club
named
Terry Martin Grotto
"We
volunteer every year for In-
Opportunities
Inc.,"
it's become quite a popuPeople often stop to sit on one of the nearby benches to meditate for a while. Murphy High School students have their class pictures taken
Indeed,
John Schell
ball."
not Catholic.
We
All of these activities earned
SWCMC
a Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, pre-
sented in October. Another club project is also making its mark in Murphy. Two years ago finished a grotto in
SWCMC
front of the church.
a beautiful
"It's
location and something
we thought
community
lar spot.
They have a state bowling tournament, and we help them prepare. Some of them can't walk. help them to the lanes and to role the
said, Is
it
OK
(if I
Tm
visit)?'
the Sister
honor of her
contributions. "She's a
one of the club members said. "Sister Terry brought us water from Lourdes, and we put that in at the dedication," Melendez said. "She also brought a rock from Lourdes, and that's in the stonework."
child,"
"and asked me,
it
in
saint,"
there.
"A lady came with her
filter
for the pool.
SWCMC
nations for a $1,003 contribution to the Archdiocese of New York to assist
I
said, 'Here's $50.'
About 22 people, ages 14 to midworked on the project. Some were club members; some were not. They built a back wall with a central cave. A curving lower wall, wide enough to sit on, encloses an 1,800-
SWCMC
Melendez, vice president, said. "We it up and deliver it." Food is also an important focus. Last Thanksgiving, the club delivered more than 100 baskets filled with food that the St. William Community Life Committee had collected.
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Black History Month projects teach youth about unity, togetherness
Staff Writer
—
CHARLOTTE
Every year,
people of color around the country spread messages of unity and diversity through Black History Month pro-
grams and projects. The month long remembrance of the contributions, in-
deavor, they went on a discovery mission about their ancestors, the people
and pasted and colored and cardboard into displays depicting the lives of those chosen. This also served as a mentoring opportunity for the older members of the parish youth ministry to guide their younger counterparts. "We're trying to get the younger group involved in the parish ministry, while preparing the older group for
who affected way and the
leadership roles within the church," said Lide. "Projects like this allow
ventions and gifts that African-Ameri-
cans have
made
their subjects
to society has evolved
through the years. The Rising Youth Action and Youth in Action groups at Our Lady of Consolation Church (OLC) combined their faith and culture through their Black History
tage and
Through
projects.
this en-
their lives in a positive
link
ductor" of the Underground Railroad.
Other names not commonly asso-
their tri-fold posters
in
Month joint
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between their heri-
them
faith,
"Every year, we talk about the same dozen black history figures, and this year, we wanted them to come up
to
pay more attention to what
they do because the younger group is watching them." With the help of Lide and Johnson; Cassandra Tucker, Rising Youth in Action coordinator; and the older teens in the parish, the participants' dis-
with people who affected their spiritual growth," said Nanette Lide, parish co-youth minister, along with Leslie Johnson. "We asked them who was influential in their walk with Christ. It could have been someone they knew or did not know, which gave them a wide range of exploration." The youth and teens researched
included names like Maya Angelou; Franciscan Father James plays
Goode who
led the first diocesan tent
revival in 2000;
Madame
C.J.
Walker,
ciated with Black History
—
Bishop William G. Curlin and Capuchin Father Jude Duffy, pastor of OLC also graced a couple of the youth's
one's talent with others especially dur-
projects.
but also others for the things they have done because black people are an important part of the history of mankind," he said.
—
Father Duffy has been an inspiration to Semaj Jones, 13. Jones said that the humor Father Duffy infuses into his homilies helps him to understand the Gospels.
'We have a bishop who has been very active in the African-American community, also priests and deacons who have worked with AfricanAmericans," said Lide. "There have been some great conduits from all races in our walk with Christ. We wanted to be more inclusive, and it is very important that our youth understand that we all have a place within .
history."
Julian Tucker,
the first self-made female millionaire in
America; and Harriet Tubman, "con-
Month
and won many awards." Tucker said that he learned the value of helping others and sharing
11,
created two
projects depicting the lives of St. tin
Mar-
de Porres, son of a freed slave and
nobleman, and Ivory Coleman, OLC music minister. "I did St. Martin de Porres because I like to do projects on saints, and I picked Ivory because he is a very good piano player," said Tucker. "St. Martin de Porres helped a lot of people and went into the church at an early age, and Ivory has performed a lot of concerts Spanish
ing February. "It (Black History Month) honors not only black people
Jesuit Father Fernando Aritzi, Mexico native and civil rights leader, made an impact on 1 1-year-old Whitley Lide
from the time of her birth. The and has been influ-
priest baptized her
enjoyed the project more about his life. He is a great role model in my life, and he taught me about God and the church and having a good time at the same time," she said. "History is closer than we think; it isn't 50 years ago. It can be as close as yesterday," said Lide. "This project gave them a chance to reflect, focus and realize that they will have an impact on someone else's life one day. They are not too young to go out into the world and be the same positive force as the people on which they reential in her
because
I
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Understanding of pedophilia remains incomplete, psychologists say By KEVIN
LUPERCHIO
News Service WORCESTER, Mass. (CNS) Catholic
The
scientific
philia
is
—
understanding of pedo-
largely incomplete, despite
Current studies suggest that peyoung age and often is connected to an individual's own victimization at the hands of another, Schwartz said. dophilia develops at a
significant advances during the last
Such victimization may lead to
30 years, according to Barbara
the individual acting out his or her
Schwartz, who holds a doctorate in psychology. Schwartz, a Plymouth native, is the author of several books on sex offenders and behaviors. In a Feb. 22 telephone interview with The Catholic Free Press, newspaper of the Worcester Diocese, she said pedophilia is a mental disorder that causes a person to develop "a measurable sexual preference for prepubescent children." distinction separates This pedophiles from the more general category of child molesters, that is, those who sexually abuse children for a variety of motives other than actual sexual arousal, she added. Craig Latham, who also holds a doctorate in psychology, believes calling pedophilia a disease implies that those who sexually abuse children are not accountable for their actions.
Pedophilia is not inherited through genes nor is it biologically based, he said. Rather it is a learned behavior with an addictive quality that escalates in intensity and frequency. Latham, who is in private
works primarily with abused adolescents and young adults, some of whom are pedophiles.
practice in Natick,
abuse on another, something she called repetition trauma. It also
may
be socially modeled behavior, that is, behavior that an individual witnesses and imitates, she added. Though many pedophiles Were once victims themselves, "it's not a one-to-one ratio," said Evan Graber of Holden, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology. Not every child who is sexually assaulted becomes a pedophile and, likewise, not every pedophile
was
sexually assaulted, said Graber, who is director of outpatient service at
You
and works only with juve-
Inc.
nile pedophiles.
Exactly what causes pedophilia in those who are not abused themselves is unknown, he added. Pedophiles at any age do not look any different from "normal" people, Graber said, which makes it difficult to detect their illness until inappro-
priate behavior
gation
is
is
observed or an
alle-
made.
They do, however, share some common traits, according to Latham. Most pedophiles are male, he noted. Allegations of pedophilia against women are typically underreported because society tends
Thanks A
to see such instances as a rite of pas-
sage for young men. Pedophiles are usually uneasy in social settings and uncomfortable around their peers, he said, adding that they are often introspective and likely to bottle up their emotions. Schwartz said the distinguishing trait of pedophiles is a strong attrac-
which
These include individual and group counseling, educational classes and behavior treatment.
The treatment
guised to appear nonsexual. For this reason, many pedophiles are indistinguishable from members of the general population including teachers, Boy Scout leaders, social workers and who have only a positive, priests nonsexual interest in children. Pedophiles' attraction to children may lead them to pursue jobs such as teaching as a way of having more contact with children, she said. Some, including those attempting to eliminate their inappropriate sexual inclinations, also may develop interest in the priesthood because priests are required to remain celibate. However, a pedophile's attempts to ignore his sexual urges by becoming a priest are rarely successful. "They try to get away from the issue and find they can't," Schwartz said. Despite popular misconceptions, there is no evidence to suggest that denying oneself sex, as priests are required to do, can transform a "normal" person into a pedophile, she added. Pedophilia is treatable using multifaceted treatments, Schwartz said.
thinking errors that allow pedophiles
—
—
to
excuse their
I
would
also like to
In
some
cases,
felt
Despite treatment, pedophilia "is not like appendicitis, not something where you treat them and they're safe to be around children again,"
Schwartz said. She compared the disorder to alcoholism or eating disorders: "Any behavior that has brought you relief in the past will remain in the back of your head as an option that may come into your mind."
As a result, she added, pedophiles must recognize and avoid so-called high-risk situations, that
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U.S. skater not shy about showing devotion to his faith By JESUIT FATHER
MATTHEW
pic Village."
GAMBER Catholic
the
Goebel
News Service
—
While SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) Olympic focus was on the controversy
faith,
though he did
when
a skating judge told
surrounding the pairs figure skating gold
his crucifix, because
Timothy Goebel was attending Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, where he asked Bishop George
to her.
medals,
uted to
this:
many
and
me,
for
my
of
especially, the contribution
faith,"
Goebel, 21, said in an interview Feb.
17,
three days after winning a bronze medal in
men's figure skating.
"My
faith is
a reality check," he
said.
"People in high-profile sports get involved in
superfluous
being a
stuff,
grateful for the gifts
good
I
why we are
to realize
star.
I'm really
have been given.
It's
Square
really here."
He ability
added that there were 2,500 athgames, "with all the physical in the world, but there are also a lot
He is
not
he keeps
said
all
there
"what's
the world."
in
mind
that skating
is.
"In the grand said,
in
more
scheme of
things,"
he
important, winning an
Olympic medal or being a good person?" Goebel's faidi has been nurtured by his parents, Richard and Ginny, since the day they adopted him through Catholic Charities of Chicago, on the couple's lOtii wedding anniversary in 1980.
He attended Catholic grade school, Colette's in Rolling
grade.
He
was 5 years
old,
fifth
his
Meadows,
111.,
St.
until the
started skating when he and by the time he was 1 1, parents and teachers realized he had
great potential.
That prompted a move
to Cleveland,
He CNS photo by Christopher Gunty,
search for a
new
parish.
Tim
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10 The Catholic News & Herald
March
Readings
2002
1,
Book Review
Biography reveals pious MICHAEL DUBRUIEL
Reviewed by
Dame's head
News Service
Catholic In
Sheen
of Bishop
life
December
Sheen, Cardinal John
York authorized
J.
was a rocky
O'Connor of New
Francis
the Archbishop Fulton
state
J.
faith,
that the book
is
effort to bolster
leading to exile in
up-
—
the big house, the expensive car,
company he kept among the rich and fathe
C.
mous. But what emerges from Reeves' account is a man who is driven by a
claims
"not an
mission that he believes
or defeat
is
dix of Archbishop Sheen
by God. Reeves writes, "He was above all a supernatural man. He believed himself called by
publications, another with
God
the effort" of those wishing
inspired
to see Archbishop Sheen
declared a saint.
The book
includes, photos,
an appen-
and
Archbishop Sheen's hints for giving a talk,
and copi-
who
Fulton
J.
homes of the poor and the sick, that took him to untold numbers of convents and monasteries to give retreats, that prompted him to counsel and instruct thousands of converts, that made him answer tens of thousands of letters with advice and
age of 5 1/2) cried unremittingly. Later in the archbishop found that he had suf-
from tuberculosis as an infant, which no doubt was the cause of his constant misery. It is also symbolic of one who would be known like John the Baptist as "a fered
prayer, that stirred his lifelong generosity,
Early on, those around him
Reeves'
and
on
work
hagiography but without trying.
who
rise
to
go
Romans
3)
Gospel John 4:5-42
"scrutinies," special prayers to help
5:1-2, 5-8
the elect, those preparing for Easter baptism, "to uncover, then heal" the
By
DAN LUBY
Catholic
sin in order to "bring
out, then strengthen, all that
News Service
right, strong
When the going gets tough, the tough change the subject. And if that doesn't work, they try shameless flattery. At least that's what the Samaritan woman in Sunday's Gospel does. When her conversation with Jesus moves from sarcastic banter about well water into the uncomfortable territory of her multiple marriages, she reverses field like an all-pro running back looking for a crease in the defense.
Had she looked away from the mirror which Jesus held up to her life, perhaps she would have left the well satisfied; she'd gotten the better of the foreign stranger, not let herself be taken advantage of. Had she protected her wounds and shielded her darkness, she might have won the debate, might have felt safer from anyone who would tempt her with the truth. She could have felt more smug had she pulled, it off, but in the end her efforts to avoid the truth hit a brick wall. At the point of impact, she runs straight into the arms of
God's mercy and healing, straight into a new life, open to the possibil-
Like the Jesus.
woman
models for
elect are
is
up-
and good." at the well, the all
who
follow
By submitting themselves
to
the scrutinies, they demonstrate the life-and-death importance of confronting our own darkness: preju-
They show power of Christ's They inspire us to
dice, envy, fear, malice.
us the saving healing mercy.
embrace the cross of our weakness so as to be embraced by the glory of life in God.
QUESTIONS:
Who in your life
has helped you and recognize what is "upright, strong and good" in you? In what area of your life can you let go of illusions to find healing and strength? see
your hidden
failings
SCRIPTURE TO ILLUSTRATE: "The woman
know
said to him,
that the Messiah
'I
coming, the one called the Anointed; when he comes, he will tell us everything.'
Jesus said to her,
'I
am
is
.he'"
(John
4:25-26a).
to Africa to
is
an excellent presentalife. This is not
it
comes
close to that
What emerges
is
a
truly sought to follow Christ
man
and to
overcome his faults through the power of the Holy Spirit. Fans of Archbishop Sheen
a professor,
then as a national celebrity on radio and later
him
tion of Archbishop Sheen's
Reeves takes
young Sheen's meteoric first as
2)
repeatedly to Lourdes and Fatima."
raised recognized a religious voca-
within the church,
that compelled
in the
farming community where he
tion in this gifted student.
Exodus 17:3-7 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9
hold the hands of lepers, that drove him
voice crying out in the wilderness."
us through
race. It
for decades to the
infant Peter
life
was
and to
human
Hour, that brought him
John Sheen (Peter became Fulton when his grandfather gave it as the boy's name upon enrolling him in St. Mary's School at the
Illinois
his church,
was not the urge for fame that required Sheen's daily Holy
Sheen was.
The
to defend the faith
love the
ous endnotes detailing Reeves' research to uncover just
1)
of truth and light and freedom and joy. This Sunday the church celebrates the first of three Lenten ity
Third Sunday ofLent Readings:
wounds of
image of a man who at the same time seems proud and humble. Most who resent the idea of Archbishop Sheen being considered a saint would point to the extravagant lifestyle
Cycle A
it
are presented with a conflicting
Reeves, a recent convert to the Catholic
(Reeves claims
Scripture Readings
3,
York).
biographer's microscope.
Thomas
life
relationship with Cardinal
Spellman
New
We
John Sheen Foundation to begin collecting information on the archbishop's life as a preliminary step toward canonization. "America's Bishop: The Life and Times of Fulton J. Sheen" places the life of this powerful preacher under the
Author
and the mysArchbishop Sheen
football coach),
often alluded to later in
versary of the death of Archbishop Fulton J.
Sunday
March
terious suffering that
on the 20th anni-
1999,
Word to Life
will rediscover the
television.
He presents us with the known stories those that we may not have heard
enemies will find rethink their
man who
man
that they loved; his
in this
account pause to
judgment about
this great
any definition we might wish to place upon him.
about in the past, including scandal (an
angry husband claimed Archbishop Sheen was having an affair with his wife), an academic degree that Archbishop Sheen claimed to have earned but in fact did not (reminiscent of the recent debacle of George O'Leary's short tenure as Notre
defies
Dubruiel holds a master's degree in Christian spirituality from Creighton University
and
is
the author
Presence of the
of "Praying
Lord with Fulton
in the
J. Slieen.
Weekly Scripture Scripture for the week of March 3 - March 9 Sunday (Third Sunday of Lent), Exodus 17:3-7, Romans 5:1-2, 5-8, John 4:5-42; Monday (Lenten Weekday), 2 Kings 5:1-15, Luke 4:24-30; Tuesday (Lenten Weekday), Daniel 3:25, 34-43, Matthew 18:21-35; Wednesday (Lenten Weekday), Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9, Matthew 5:17-19,; Thursday (Lenten Weekday), Jeremiah 7:2328, Luke 11:14-23; Friday (Lenten Weekday), Hosea 14:2-10, Mark 12:28-34; Saturday (Lenten Weekday), Hosea 6:1-6, Luke 18:9-14 Scripture for the week of March 10 - March 16 Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1^1; Monday (Lenten Weekday), Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54; Tuesday (Lenten Weekday), Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12, John 5:1-3, 5-16; Wednesday (Lenten Weekday), Isaiah 49:8-15, John 5:17-30; Thursday (Lenten Weekday) Exodus 32:7-14, John 5:31-47; Friday (Lenten Weekday), Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22, John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30; Saturday (Lenten Weekday), Jeremiah 11:18-20, John 7:40-53
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Video Review By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
NEW
YORK
—
(CNS)
"The Bible" (1966)
The fol-
lowing are home videocassette reviews
from
the
ing.
Each
Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and BroadcastU.S.
Six episodes from Genesis (Creation,
Adam
and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, the of Babel and Abraham) are pic-
Tower
tured as literally as they were written,
available on
largely leaving their interpretation to the
J^HS format. Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish-
plays the part of Noah in this reverent but
videocassette
ops classification
is
and Motion Picture As-
Huston
viewer. John
Abraham
cast including
video audience.
ris,
What follows
of suggested videos that are appropriate for viewing during the holy season of Lent and hopeis
a
list
fully will inspire viewers to live better
and come closer to Christ. "The Assisi Underground" (1984)
as
who
helps set
friar
up a network of
hiding places for Jewish refugees in Assisi's
George
and
C. Scott
among
takes acting honors
a
Ava Gardner, Richard HarBergryd and Michael Parks. The
Ulla
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification
is
—
A-I
rated by the
Not
general patronage.
Motion Picture Association of
America. (Fox)
"Black Robe" (1991)
Christian lives
Fact-based story of a Franciscan
directs, narrates
entertaining spectacular.
of America rating. All reviews indicate the appropriate age group for the
sociation
(Ben Cross)
New
After arriving in 17th-century
France, a Jesuit missionary (Lothaire Bluteau), guided by Algonquins, endures both a dangerous journey through the Canadian wilderness and an Iroquois at-
Huron
monasteries while the local bishop (James
tack to reach a distant
Mason) organizes their escape from German-occupied Italy. Directed by
Toward
Alexander Ramati, the sincere portrayal of the religious setting adds a spiritual dimension to this example of the Christian resistance to Nazi inhumanity. Much menace and some stylized violence. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is A-II adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG parental guid-
the humorless priest and the unbelieving
—
—
ance suggested.
(MGM)
"Babette's Feast" (1988) Screen version of a story by Isak Dinesen, set in a rugged Danish fishing village in 1871, shows the impact of a French housekeeper (Stephane Audran) on two pious sisters who carry on their late father's work as pastor of a dwindling religious flock.
The
conclusion follows the
mission.
the end director Bruce Beresford
manages
to put the cultural clash
Native Americans in a moving
context
Some
between spiritual
brief but graphic violence
and several shadowy sexual encounters with momentary nudity.
The
ence of Catholic Bishops
classification is
— —
restricted.
(Vidmark)
"Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace" (2000) Well-crafted biopic about a German Lutheran minister (Ulrich Tukur) who spoke out against Hitler's policies and virulent anti-Semitism,
gling Jews out of
all
the while
Germany and
— The Motion America G— is
A-II
and adolescents.
ture Association of
Pic-,
rating
is
human
"Captains Courageous" (1937) Spencer Tracy won an Oscar for his
Ichikawa, the Japanese production takes a
performance as Manuel, the simple Portuguese fisherman in Rudyard Kipling's
in the
strong anti-war stance through a series of
story of a spoiled rich boy (Freddie
intelligently pre-
flashbacks to the horrors of battle, but uses
sents the ethical quandaries Bonhoeffer
hauntingly poetic imagery to convey the
faced as he struggled to be truly Christian.
main theme of life's value and the need
to
Bartholomew) rescued at sea and turned into a good shipmate by the kind-hearted veteran sailor. Director Victor Fleming
vio-
provides a gruff but appealing picture of
inspiring true
drama and
Brief violence and rear nudity.
The
Conference of Catholic Bishops
classifica-
is
rated
A-II
—
adults and adolescents.
U.S.
Not
by the Motion Picture Association of
atone for lence.
Wartime
its loss. Subtitles.
The
U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops classification adolescents.
Not
is
A-II
—
rated by the
adults
and
Motion
Pic-
"The Burmese Harp" (1956) Badly wounded in Burma at the end
War
II,
life
aboard the fishing boat, backed by the unsen-
some memorable sea scenes and
timental transformation of the youth's character under Manuel's
America. (Vision Video)
of World
general audiences. (Facets)
ternational Films)
is nursed back to health by a Budmonk, then devotes himself to search-
imprisoned and hanged. Director Eric Till
tion
U.S. Conference of
ture Association of America. (Ingram In-
dhist
ing the jungle battlefields for the aban-
controlled performances. Subtitles. Cere-
The
Yasui)
doned remains of dead soldiers to give them a decent burial. Directed by Kon
dimension and a sense of urgency
Catholic Bishops classification
smug-
'Dragonfly'
— —
ing to write about ethics until he was
French meal, with focus on its sensual and religious implications and its healing effect on the austere sect and the French woman who prepares it. Danish director Gabriel Axel's low-key and understated work is rich with detail and fine, bral treatment.
photo from Universal Pictures
Linda Hunt stars as Sister Madeline, who advises Dr. Joe Darrow (Kevin Costner) in the movie "Dragonfly." The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
continu-
gives the philosophical issues a fine
quisite
Scene from movie
A-
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II
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The table, the cross and the tomb The
The Pope
II
all
means sharing
life's joys,
sorrows with
God, pope says WOODEN
News Service (CNS) Faithfulness in prayer means turning to God in good times and in bad, Pope John Paul II said. "The Lord is not indifferent to the cries of the suffering and, although not always in ways which coincide with our expectations, he reCatholic
VATICAN CITY
—
sponds, consoles and saves us," the pope said during his Feb. 27 general audience. Three days after canceling a visit to a '
Rome
parish because of pain in his right knee, Pope John Paul appeared to have a bit more
walking than usual. He entered the Paul VI Audience Hall on the moving platform he has used for months to move among the crowd, kissing babies held aloft by aides. One of his secretaries helped him up the 10 steps to his chair in the audience hall,
difficulty
but that was not unusual. At the end of the audience, however, he needed assistance getting up from his seat, taking one step down to the stage and walking out of the hall. In his audience talk, Pope John Paul focused on the Canticle of Hezekiah from the Book of Isaiah. The prayer of the king, recounting his suf-
The speech contained
kinds of promises of things he was going to do, so that
prosperity will be available to
all.
At the
places
JOHN AURILIA,
OFM
Cap
Guest Columnist
hug. In an instant, year-old son, but
was no longer
I
my
Then he I
word
my
"applesauce" instead. Well, our religion neither reis
From
for prayers,
"Are they Christ?"
lacking food and the other lacking clothing.
We encour-
aged our children to dispense with a present for us and contribute something instead toward those two families.
Our
son, Chris, was a basketball manager for his college team and was on the road a great deal of the time. He had just been home on a brief visit, and as we were about to say our goodbyes, Chris's hand reached for mine. .'Take
and folded some money in my palm. "Use it for one of the families so they can be happy as we are." A quick hug and off he went, out the door and down the porch steps. In my hand rested a crisp $100 bill. With the litde money Chris had to live on in college, he must have been saving for weeks. I stood still a moment, then down the steps I sprinted, opened the car door and sat down next to him. He gave me a warm, wonderful this,
Mom," he
said
Family Reflections
down
beside his litde girl's bed. It
hugs and tucking
Now I
I
lay
down
pray the Lord
The little girl began her many times before....
to sleep.
my
soul to keep.
I wake, pray the Lord my soul to take. This particular night, the words got mixed up. "If I should wake before I die," the child said. When, she realized her mistake, she stopped in embarrassment. "Oh, I
should die before
I
I got all mixed up," she said. To which her daddy responded tenderly: "Not at all, my dear. That may be the first time that prayer was properly prayed." What that good daddy meant, of course, was that before we die we are being called to wake up to the gospel truth about the
Daddy,
meaning and purpose of our lives. If the Last Supper, the tomb don't make sense, then nothing else will. Our great Greek philosopher Plato said that the human being is a "featherless bi-ped." That may be so for
cross and the
God we are Jesus and you are close to God and his infinite grace, You don't have to tell, it shows on your face.
him; for if
when happiness is elusive, even for the moment. Even when planning a vacation we have to take the trip itinerary with a grain of .salt. Only when we veer from the planned schedule are discovery. Otherwise
—
in.
The
was time
childhood prayer she had repeated
If
"A Mother's Magic Moment," is the title of a little piece a mother wrote about her son several years ago: We had received news of two local families in need, one
spoke, "Please get out of the car,
cry too."
a mother's story to a father's experience:
(Phil.
is
with my 20once forgave
son, Chris.
father knelt
question
who
I hugged him one more time and him how very happy some family was going to be because of his generosity. At that moment I saw Christ in
before
us that
good enough. Knowing the Bible is good, but not good enough. Everybody knows that some of the meanest people can quote the Bible backward and forward. The
sitting
five,
told
applesause. St. Paul also reminds
we are real and "we must be the same as Christ" 2:5), who is also real. Knowing Jesus is good, but not
Chris of
someone who had stolen his toy car because, "Mom, he must need it more than me." A part of me wanted my boy
Mom,
printer, unfortunately,
said.
—
Father
of five back.
The
"We
need to rediscover an awareness of our limits," he said, "to know that 'the years of our life' as the psalmist writes 'are 70, or 80 if we are strong, and most of them are fruitless toil for they pass quickly and we drift away.' "In times of sickness and suffering, then, it is right to raise our lament to God as Hezekiah teaches us using poetic images, describing his cry as the shrill call of the swallow and the moan of a dove," the pope said. Hezekiah even says he feels like God is an adversary, "almost a lion breaking his bones," yet he does not hesitate to invoke God, crying, '"Lord, I am oppressed, protect me,'" he said. The lesson of Hezekiah, the pope said, is that in every situation one must hope, pray and have trust that God will not abandon the creatures he has created in love. But, obviously, he said, Hezekiah does not stop praying when his suffering stops. "He sings with joy his gratitude for his restored life and salvation," the pope said. Christian prayer, he said, "must resound with the same constancy and serenity in the darkness of the night and of trial as well as in the light of day and of joy."
Column
had trouble reading the congressman's handwriting: everyplace where it should have read "applause," the printer had inserted the applause.
fering and his recovery, "invites us to reflect on our fragility as creatures," the 81 -year-old
pope
where he
expected applause, the congressman wrote in the word
quires an applause, jior
By CINDY
Guest
holiest
printed in the Congressional Record.
Praying
2002
powerful trilogy.
Speaks
POPE JOHN PAUL
triduum concludes Lent 2002 with a The Last Supper of the Holy Thursday, the cross of the Good Friday, and the tomb of the Holy Saturday. St. John makes a startling statement when he writes: "I tell you most solemnly, whoever believes in me, will perform the same works as I do myself" (Jn. 14:12). Does that mean that we can perform as well as Jesus did? Yes, we can. Our actions show the kind of persons we have become during Lent. Our way of life shows how close or how far we are from the master of the Last Supper, the master of the cross and the master of the tomb. Will Rogers once told a story about a congressman who prepared a speech but did not have a chance to deliver it. He asked and received permission to have the speech
1,
we
we
capable of real
get only what
we planned
for.
For us the joy of vacations,
like
happiness in
marriage, comes from the unplanned experiences that
ANDREW &
TERRI LYKE
Guest Columnists
Accepting spiritual happiness we spent an evening with several
Last night
stu-
We were invited to speak We shared with the young
dents at DePaul University. to
them about marriage.
marrying for happiness and being happily married. The line from the 1971 movie Lovers and Other Strangers where an adult son informs his parents of his impending divorce comes to mind. The mother tells her son, "Don't look for happiness, Richie. It'll only make you miserable. Happiness and the pursuit of it can be major obstacles for living a life-long, committed marriage. They are as American as apple pie, and third only to Life and Liberty in our national psyche. However, adults the difference between
when happiness
is
the goal of marriage, spouses close
the door to the amazing grace of
God
neither plan nor anticipate.
When
another pursuit of happiness
it's
that they can
marriage
is
just
too easily discarded
happen even when (and often because) plans go awry. It's a matter of submission. Our plans, our needs, and our happiness only go as far as our imaginations will take us. When we submit ourselves to God's will we find that a much deeper joy is an outcome. By entering into the Paschal Mystery: the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus, we tap into God's grace. Accepting the cross of "being unhappy" in marriage, we open ourselves to God's shaping and direction, which brings joy far above any temporal happiness of our own design. Indeed, married partners can be each other's "crosses." Instead of looking for happiness in marriage,
we
should look for
what joy there times and bad,
is
God and embrace the cross. And discover God there in good
when we
in sickness
and health,
'til
death us do
part.
Questions for Reflection: • When have you experienced joy when plans went
awry? •
How does
committed love •
the pursuit of happiness get in the
in
your
way of
life?
Does the Paschal Mystery speak to your experiences
of marriage and family?
March
2002
1,
was prevalent
that
at that time.
Dr.
Woodson
leave mainstream academia to devote his
life
decided to
to the scien-
study of the positive black experiences and contribu-
tific
Column
The Catholic News & Herald 13
& Columns
Editorials
tions in America, Africa
and the world.
Letter to the
Among many
books that he authored are "Education of the Negro Prior to 1861" (1915), "History of the
REV. MR. CURTISS
TODD for African American
Affairs Ministry
Guest Columnist
Historical
and
spiritual origin
Month
of Black History
For several reasons, from the minute the first African slave was brought to this country, black people have, more often than not, been portrayed as lazy, sub-human, shift-
uneducable, inherently inferior, a contributor only of
less,
and worth only a
crime, drunkenness and disease,
of whites.
Not
fraction
so publicized were such things as their
receiving brutal beatings, being lynched, children being sold away from their mothers and other atrocious, inhumane acts. In general, between 1619 and 1926, blacks in America were classified in the above manner and were considered a race of people that had made no positive Blacks were contribution to human civilization at all. visibly absent
from any scholarship or
human
course that dealt with
was the
Woodson of what we now
intellectual dis-
This attitude by Dr. Carter G.
civilization.
catalyst for the establishment
celebrate as "Black History
Month." Carter
Godwin Woodson
who were
ents
former
slaves,
(1875-1950), born to par-
earned a Ph.D. degree from
Harvard University in 1912. He became an educator, serving as dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Howard University and at West Virginia Institute (now West Virginia State College).
He was
and 'The Rural Negro" (1930). In 1915, he established the Negro Life and History. In 1916, he founded, and until 1950, edited a quarterly publication 'The Journal of Negro History." In 1937, he founded the monthly publication 'The Negro History Bulletin." In 1926, he started what he called Negro History Week as an initiative to publicize and promote the many positive and varied contributions of black people throughout American history. He chose the second week of February because it marks the birthdays of two men who had a large impact on the African- American population, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. Due to Dr. Woodson's leadership, for one week out of a year, the achievements of blacks in education, science, literature, medicine, politics, religion and other areas that had been generally suppressed were taught and recognized. In 1976, as a result of the efforts of the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, Black History Week became Black History Month. From then until now, we highlight the contributions and achievements of blacks, not for a week out of the year, but a month. In talking about Black History Month, I have heard it said, "What do those people want9 They had a week. Then they got a month. The next thing you know, they'll be asking for a year." To this, my response is, 'That is exactly what we want and what we're asking for." Although this is the year 2002 and institutionalized slavery and laws protecting and promoting segregation based on race have been legally abolished, covert discrimination and racial hatred unfortunately still exists. The varied, and positive contributions of blacks in all areas of American life, not just sports and entertainment, should be taught and Association for the Study of
Vice chancellor and vicar
it
was
See Rev.
The church's position on gluten hosts Q.
You have
We
Curtiss Todd, page
15
confusion
Corner
about recent newspaper articles on the church 's position
regarding gluten,
Mr
Question
written some helpful columns in the past
my
hosts.
are told that European bishops have approved
low gluten, whereas the American bishops have not. Why is there a difference between what they can do in other countries and what we can do here? (Florida) hosts with
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN A. Celiac disease, or celiac sprue,
is
CNS
an inherited
Columnist
disorder in which intolerance to the protein gluten causes insufficient absorption of food in the intestine.
can become a serious, even in rye, barley, oats
fatal, illness.
Gluten
and wheat.
there
must be
at least
some gluten
in
Communion
for a valid celebration of the Eucharist.
was repeated
Dear Bishop and
Curlin, priests, deacons, sisters
brothers of religious community,
the Diocese
and
of Charlotte, family,
the laity
relatives
that
hosts
This teaching
1995 by Cardinal Josef Ratzinger, prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of in
Medical judgment elsewhere can the United States.
ing
its
that requirement; hosts that are entirely gluten-free
formula
from that
in
conclusion on the advice of physicians in that satisfies
amount of gluten in the new church requirements, yet is too insig-
nificant to be a health
problem for celiac patients. approved the conclusion
Italian bishops basically
Communion
that
hosts
made using
valid matter for the Eucharist
and
this process are
may
be used at
Mass.
To my
knowledge, hosts made with the new Gerformula have not yet been used in the United States, and American celiac specialists have not yet
man
evaluated
may
not be used in the Eucharist. The current confusion seems to arise from differing medical assumptions about how much gluten celiac sufferers can tolerate. The American policy is related to medical opinion in the United States that, it seems to
differ
Italian Celiac Association, bas-
country, says the small
the Faith. Earlier, this year the bishops of Italy approved an extremely low-gluten eucharistic host, developed in Germany, for those who are allergic to wheat flour. This is consistent with Catholic requirements that hosts with no gluten whatsoever should not be used. The policy adopted by the U.S. bishops adheres to
The
it.
Information readers of this column might relay to
me
will
be appreciated. As
from
this disease
is
when treating number of people suffering
I've indicated
this subject in the past, the
far greater
than most of us imagine.
Catholics will be grateful in a special
way
for
any
me, predominantly considers even the smallest amount of gluten dangerous. Judging from the voluminous mail I've received, those with the disease report amazingly diverse, some-
formula that allows them to receive the Communion host without further endangering their health.
times contradictory, experiences of what they can and
moral precepts
cannot bear. Apparently on advice from their physicians, some believe they can tolerate part of an ordinary Communion host. For others even a tiny piece excites
envelope to Fatlier John Dietzen,
Afree brochure describing basic Cat/wlic prayers, beliefs and is
available by sending
a stamped, self-addressed
Box 325,
Peoria,
TL 61651.
of
and
friends:
When I received the sad news of the death of Bishop Michael J. Begley, the first bishop of Charlotte, I realized that I would be unable to make travel plans to get to Charlotte in time for the funeral. I am writing this letter instead. It is a hopeless task to try to express my feelings by mere words, but I hope this letter will let you know I share this grief with you. I trust it is some consolation to you that I am celebrating the holy sacrifice of the Mass and offering the prayers of the holy rosary for the repose of the soul of Bishop Begley and for your own intentions.
was
It
my
honored privilege
to
know
Bishop Begley for 48 years. I met him as a seminarian when he was directory of Catholic Charities and the superintendent of the Nazareth Orphanage of the Diocese of Raleigh. I
came
to Charlotte in
as associate pastor of
my
first
assign-
Our Lady of Conso-
Bishop Begley was the founding pastor of St. Ann parish. Later, Bishop Begley was assigned to St. Leo Church in Winston-Salem and Our Lady of Grace in Greensboro. From there he was appointed by Pope Paul VI as the first bishop of Charlotte in 1971. He was my first bishop when I was appointed as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson, Miss., in 1972, and later the first bishop of the Diocese of Biloxi, Miss., in 1977. Like all of you, I know that Bishop Begley is a historical part of my priestly ministry of the church. I share my sorrow with you in the passing of this great and good priest, bishop lation,
friend.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Obviously, this constitutes a major problem for is
Biloxi
and
the allergy.
Catholics so afflicted. General Catholic teaching
Catholic Diocese of
It
found
is
HOWZE First Bishop of the
ment
in the negative stereotype
on celiac disease. I hope you can clear up
THE MOST REV. JOSEPH LAWS0N
When
disturbed to find that
history books largely ignored African-Americans, and
when they were pictured,
Diocese
Negro Church," (1921)
Joseph Lawson Howze The First Bishop of the Catholic ofBiloxi
Diocese
14 The Catholic News & Herald
Quilting for a By ELLEN NEERINCX
March
Around the Diocese
1,
2002
cause
SIGMON
Correspondent A sentence on their can make a difall:
NEWTON —
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flier said it
ference.
Joan Waryold, a parishioner of St. Church in Catholic Mooresville and a Catawba County resident, had just that in mind when she organized the Catawba Angel Network last July. "You hear so much today of, "What can I do?'" she said. "But you get together with ten other women, and there's a lot you can do."
Therese
The Catawba Angel Network is a group of women from the community that meets monthly to sew, crochet and knit with a purpose. Since July, they have produced over 60 quilts, along with
many
Photos by Ellen Neerincx Sigmon
Pictured
knitted or crocheted
blankets, hats, slippers and booties. In March, they plan to deliver these items to the Catawba County battered women's shelter and the Pregnancy Care Center, two organizations that they have adopted because they help women and children. Waryold had been looking for a way to do something to help the prolife cause. Trish Gabriel, a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Newton who has attended the last
two
Washington, looking. "This is a min-
pro-life rallies in
was
D.C.,
also
istry for us," said Gabriel.
They found each other through the
Catawba County Extension and
Community Association where they are both long-time members. The aswas willing to sponsor the group, so they meet at the Agricultural Resources Center on the fourth Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of the members come in, sociation
Classifieds
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up their sewing machines, and work. Others come by to drop completed items and to pick up
start to
off
materials for
new
projects.
"The nice thing
is
you don't
that
have to stay the whole time," said Gabriel, a professional quilt
and designer.
Waryold
"It's a flexible
maker
thing."
group also
said that the
many elderly or shut-in' members who work on items at home and don't has
come
to the meetings. She said that her 93-year-old mother-in-law, Dolly Waryold, does just that, and is the oldest member of the group. The group is not limited to Catholic members. During the February meeting, Pauline Poovey, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, showed the group some small caps that she has knitted for newborn babies. Rachel Sigman, a member of St.
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Chaplains minister to spiritual well-being of Catholic students GERALD POTKAY
Correspondent
am God
Chaplains are priests who have been assigned by the local ordinary to specific communities to encourage and enhance the spiritual growth and pastoral welfare of those communities. The Diocese of Charlotte is fortunate to have three such chaplains working with its. young men and women. Franciscan Father Steve Hoyt is
and text books
in history
same way and manner
more importantly,
in
as those of
or e-mail gpotkay@triad.rr.com.
"Worthy
Sponsor a Child Mission.
when we
understand and accept our differences,
Revelations 6:9 says,
Contact Correspondent Rev. Mr. Gerald Potkay by calling (336) 427-8218
When we
to Jesus.
profess one another equally,
when we
are
you to receive the scroll and to break open its seals, for you were slain and with your blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation." As members of the
me."
High School in Kernersville; and Father John Hanic is assigned to Holy Trinity Middle School in Charlotte.
are
God's children: we are all created in His image and likeness; we are all brother and sister to one another, and
whites.
has graciously bestowed upon
McGuinness Catholic
signed to Bishop
the
able to exercise the ministry that
assigned to Charlotte Catholic High School; Father Christopher Roux is as-
we
we
all
chaplain to be "completely satisfying as I
family of the Diocese of Charlotte,
should believe and proclaim that
Todd, from page 13 acknowledged
By Rev. MR.
The Catholic News & Herald 15
Around the Diocese
believe that Jesus
humankind,
it
is
came
for
myths about
stereotypes and negative
blacks can begin to be eliminated.
we
then that
but to live the message of Jesus.
at a Catholic
"(Chaplains) are present to serve
the sacramental needs of both students
Your opportunity
and staff, as well as spiritual needs that go beyond that of counseling," said Father Roux. "Chaplains provide a religious midst of the daily student routine. In most cases, the chaplain is the only
own
my
ministry
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knowing CFCA programs are run by Catholic missionaries deeply com-
special occasions within the school year.
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about your child's family and country,
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March
Living the faith
2002
1,
Mother's love continues to spread through son's ministry By
ALESHA
began to open my mind and let her (Mary) into my heart. I attended Mass
M. PRICE
"I
Staff Writer
—
MORGANTON Although Rev. Mr. George McMahon's mother died when he was nine, she had a profound impact on his later life. He especially missed her cooking and the sound of her voice as she would pray and read him bedtime stories, but her influence was instrumental in his spiritual and derful
her vividly. She was a won-
woman who gave me my
tion about the
church and
my
foundabelief in
God," said Rev. Mr. McMahon. "At that time, I couldn't understand how my mother could die when she was such a
good person."
The
on
my faith." When not
part-time
was very dedi-
work
paid his college tuition
he earned his
until
bachelor of arts degree in business ad-
Two
ministration in 1958.
months
Church," he
young couple met on
After several dates,
it
a blind date.
did not take long
as
he
Erie,
Penn., a Catholic college. His mother's
Mary
helped him through was particularly close the Blessed Mother when I went to
his four years. "I
to
college and prayed daily to her," he said.
and Mrs.
They mar-
McMahon
con-
verted to her husband's faith after the birth of the first of their eight children.
company
After working for a phone eight years, they
moved
for
to Connecticut
McMahon
accepted a manageposition with a correspondence
school.
He brought his faith with him Gannon University in
and
She was studying to be a nurse, and
He
later
working with
became a
city
financial affairs
manager, and per-
moving to Florida in He viewed this new endeavor
sonnel after
said.
dedication to
Army
moved
to Pennsyl-
vania to take care of his sick aunt who had raised him after his mother had died. In 1976, he
1972. as an
opportunity to spread his faith and his love of Christ. It also served as a way for
him
to polish his teaching skills be-
cause he had begun teaching faith for-
mation immediately after college. "I looked at it (his job as a city manager) as
more of a ministry
rather than a
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should be in a less stressful job in career."
After he heard about another opening for city manager, the family moved
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had an impact on my employees' lives," said Rev. Mr. McMahon. "For each place I've moved, I've learned more about God and a different dimension of my1 years,
feel like I
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faith."
Rev. Mr. McMahon credits his wife with keeping him on track during all of their wanderings throughout the country. He says that since retirement, he has time to "do all of the things God wants him to do" spending more time with his faith, family and his ministries, which include prison, mentally challenged and LANDINGS. "My wife has drawn me closer to my faith with the love we have for each other and for God," said the grandfather of nine. "My wife has been very much a part of the diaconate and has given me support throughout our lives
—
together."
management
Hardee County, to a mission
position Fla.
He
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They moved
back to Florida in 1990, where he accepted a county
nomad because
I've traveled a lot, but
mation, his body and mind began to fail him. A couple of strokes left his hands slightly weak and
same
often think of my-
self as a
ministry and teaching faith for-
the
in
Morganton.
ristic
I
was time
who were living in North Carolina. So, the couple moved back in 1999, and he was assigned to St. Charles
ing through eucha-
that
it
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ordained ministry began to manifest themselves in his mind. Unfortunately, while his
was assigned
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acquainted with a couple of deacons who were
went down to some of the classes with me, and she was very supportive." After a few years, he wanted to re-
Les Oavaz Delaney
went
cer and his son
Maitland, Fla.
Beach Mountain, N.C., near Boone, in While in the mountainous territory, he applied for the diocesan permanent diaconate program and was accepted; he was ordained in June 1989. "My formation classes were really great. The drive down to Belmont for classes through the Blue Ridge Mountains was beautiful," he said. "My wife
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1985.
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In 1997, he
shire to be near his sister
was hired as the city manager of
to
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Fla.,
coast.
to retire.
my
entered
ager in 1992 in Edgewater,
After a year, he
faith
formation and sick and shut-in ministry. Not satisfied with county government, he accepted a job as a city man-
came
ment
grandmother was a convert and was very faithful to the Catholic
wanted people to feel and open to discuss things with
free
worked with immigrant workers,
Annette.
grandmother
My
after
—
where
religion.
main
eral cardiac operations
ried in 1961,
and aunts expanded on
my
to care for and help
years in the Sunshine State, he .be-
for the couple to fall in love.
my
was
was shipped to San Antonio. Some of the dust on his path in life did not settle until he became aware of one the reasons for his time in the Texas town
hood catechism classes provided comfort and a sense of structure for him. He grew up in his Pennsylvania household with his father, a postal worker and storeowner, and mother, who took care "After she died,
strongly that
felt
people," he said. "I
McMahon's
class,
cated to his faith and said that his child-
of her four children until her death.
college
I
responsibility
me." in
and room and board
the
cradle Catholic
my
graduation, he entered the
personal development. "I recall
daily in the latter part of
years and spent a lot of time reflecting
career.
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