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March
Volume
9
31,
NEWS
HERALD Jubilee of Women
2000
Number 30
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International
Women
dinnerfills
the air with
&
in
Western North Carolina
in
the Diocese of Charlotte
observe day
with prayer and praise
dynamic flair By
ALESHA M. PRICE Staff Writer
3
...Page
The papal Holy Land visit ...Pages
CHARLOTTE
— Many women
took a vacation day from work, and some women chose to use the time as an escape and a day of relaxation.
Over 200 women, young and
8-9
old,
celebrated the essence of being a
woman and commemorated
Rumor about nonexistent FCC petition circulating ...Page
14
the Annunciation of the Lord during the International Jubilee Day for Women on March 25, held at St.
Matthew Church in Charlotte. The idea to have the Charlotte celebration in honor of women came from Mercy Sister Jeanne Marie
Kienast, parish pastoral associate, who asked the members of the parish
ew$
Ladies' Guild and the parish adult
education program to help sponsor the event.
Youth fling
"We are celebrating the jubilee of women on the same day as the Solem-
themselves
nity of the Annunciation of the Lord.
The Holy Father designated this day as the jubilee day of women, and it is also the day Mary said yes' to the angel Gabriel. The women who at-
into spring
at event
...Page
5
tended the event wanted to renew their own 'yes' and to celebrate who
we
are," said Sister Jeanne.
The
Brevard parishioner inspired by Day's
example ...Page
16
day's themes,
God" and
to
'yes'
.Pages
through the artwork and decorations displayed in the parish center. Several women of the parish offered their quilts,
By
10-11
& Columns ...Pages
12-13
CAMPUS MINISTRY Nurturing the lives of young Catholics on campus
The Catholic News & Herald
Special to
needlepoint designs
and artwork to add to the springtime decor of lights and flowers.
MAUREEN BOYLE
Catholic
I
work of
admired by the attendants. Enclosed in the programs were green leaves of varying sizes, on which the attendants wrote the name of a woman they admire to add to the "Giving Tree," a nearly taped on the wall.
News Service
—
—
church's Jubilee
Day
for
Women.
At a prayer breakfast before a March 25 Mass in Washington's Basilica
of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Harvard law professor Mary Ann Glendon used the example of the late Dorothy Day's
urge the women to "open their hearts to the grace of God." life
to
the
names
convert and a founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Day lived before her conversion during the 1920s in the Bohemian lifestyle that "has spread to all corners of life today,"
taken a
Glendon said. "And that has on women."
toll
She urged the audience to resolve Dorothys we know." "to reach out to all the
Patricia McGuire, president of Trinity College in Washington, told the women to use their voices to spread Christ's message, especially in today's secular and modern age. "If believe in the Gospel of life, we
we
must speak out against
See JUBILEE
OF WOMEN,
page
4
hails 'feminine genius'
A
WASHINGTON (CNS) As Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in Nazareth on the feast of the Annunciation, Catholic women worldwide including hundreds in Washington gathered to observe the
were Mother Teresa, Rosa Parks, Mary, Madame CJ Walker, Princess Diana and other common names of mothers, grandmothers and sisters
life-sized tree
Among
Marking women's jubilee
Entertainment
Editorials
"the
women's hands" were demonstrated
handmade
Every Week
"women saying
Photo by Alesha M. Price
Mercy Sister Jeanne Marie Kienast, pictured center, stands with participants under the Giving Tree at the March 25 International Jubilee Day for Women at St. Matthew Church in Charlotte. The Giving Tree was decorated with leaves written with the names of nationally known and unknown women
all
who mock
the Gospel values," she said. don't need
Roman
"And we
do that." She said Pope John Paul's Lenten collars to
pilgrimage to the Holy Land is "an incredible witness to what we must give out forgiveness, faith, hope
—
and charity." Boston Cardinal Bernard F. Law, in his homily during the Mass, called the Annunciation "the turning point in salvation history." Bishop Daniel A. Hart of Norwich, Conn., concelebrated the liturgy, which drew about 700 people, including many groups of women religious.
See FEMININE GENIUS, page 7
March 31, 2000
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2
gious and ethnic traditions can live in peace and harmony. The bishops declared March 31 a day of penance, reparation and reconciliation for Nigeria. "We do not countenance the breakup of Nigeria, neither are we in favor of the split of Nigeria into differ-
Mexican bishops call for changes in government, economy MEXICO CITY (CNS)
—
Mexico's bishops said collaborating with electoral fraud was a sin and democracy not framed in human rights could become demagoguery. In a wide-ranging document launched in a celebration at the Basilica of
ent pockets, where one state lives un-
der the constitution and a neighboring state lives under another law," the bishops said in a statement at the conclusion of their March 13-18 meeting at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Lagos.
Our
Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's bishops proposed changes in the country's government, economy and other social structures. The document is intended to guide the church's partici-
Churches stand with you, farmers at D.C. rally
pation in Mexico's elections this year and in the country's democratic development in years to come.
official tells
Russian Catholic leaders unsure
churches stand with you because you
what Putin
do
for religion Catholic leaders in Russia say it is unclear what the administration of newly elected president Vladimir Putin will will
MOSCOW
mean
Roman Catholic Church. "As everyone stresses, Putin is an unknown
No
one knows what he is thinking or will do," said Jesuit Fa-
cial told
CNS
was elected Russia's
second president March 26 with more than 52 percent of the vote.
Salvador's Congress recognizes
El
Romero's work for justice
SAN SALVADOR
—
(CNS)
El
Salvador's Congress recognized murdered Archbishop Oscar A. Romero of
San Salvador
as "a pastor
who
fought
democracy and peace." The Congress approved the
for justice, freedom,
recognition March 23, the eve of the 20th anniversary of the archbishop's
"As we commemorate one since his death, we hope that incidents such as his and thousands of other murders never happen
killing.
more year
again in our country," said the statement, supported by the majority of the 84 representatives. The statement was the subject of intense negotia-
between its proponents, members of the former Farabundo Marti tions
National Liberation Front, now a political party, and deputies of the governing ARENA party.
20th anniversary of Romero's death Marina Palacios, 108, prays at the tomb of slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero at the cathedral in San Salvador. Palacios traveled from the countryside to attend ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of Archbishop Romero's death. He was gunned down while celebrating Mass in San Salvador March 24, 1980.
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Philippine group that seized kids requests Vatican negotiator
MANILA,
A Muslim
—
Philippines (CNS)
group that seized dozens of
tional Catholic Rural Life Conference,
was among the 30 featured speakers at the rally, which was co-sponsored by
2000
31,
Joann
Staff Writer:
deputy secretary-general, said India should welcome Clinton, although there are areas in which the church and other groups might disagree with the United States. Jesuit Father
said.
told
UCA
church news agency based in Thailand, March 23 that the children's parents have asked government and church leaders to respond quickly and decisively so the children can be freed. He said the parents gathered after he met with a man called Abu who identified himself as the spokesman of the group that took the hos-
March 20. Clinton's India visit evokes mixed reaction among church groups NEW DELHI, India (CNS)
tages from schools
—
U.S. President Bill Clinton's visit to
India
drew mixed reactions from
— 7:30 pm
News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Father Donald D'Souza, bishops' conference
Ambrose
Pinto, director of the Indian Social Institute, said it was "very shameful" for a government that sup-
ports self-reliance and indigenous people to welcome "the symbol of multinationals and capitalism." Nigerian bishops call for unity,
interreligious
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and others. The had been intended to be held in
his organization
rally
children, school personnel and a priest in the southern Philippines wants the Vatican to name a representative to negotiate the hostages' release, the chancellor of Isabela
Episcopal calendar
D
farmers at the Rally for Rural
front of the U.S. Capitol, but a steady
Th
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— "The
America March 21 in Washington. Holy Cross Brother David Andrews, director of the Des Moines-based Na-
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ther Stanislaw Opiela, general secretary of the Russian bishops' conference. Putin, 47,
(CNS)
are on the right side," a Catholic offi-
—
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for religious minorities like the
quantity.
WASHINGTON
Basilica of St. St., is
offering
classes are being held in the St. Justi
Building across the street from f basilica. Tonight's class focusing Venerable Bede takes place from 7:3
9 p.m. Upcoming classes include
Jerome on April 12 and Pope Jo" Paul II on May 2. Call the chur formation office for further d (828) 252-8816. The Catholic Horn School Group of St. James Church, 251 Union St. North, is having a curriculum night from 6-9 p.m. in the church hall under the church. For further information, call Geri Young at (704) 795-6077.
faith
tails at
CONCORD
—
WAYNESVILLE
—
Augustinian
Father Augustine M. Esposito is directing the St. John Church, 234 Church St., parish mission today through April 7. The mission begins today with a covered disrh supper in the parish hall at 5:30 p.m. with Mass and the first talk at 7 p.m. Father
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Around the Diocese
International dinner By
DEBRA HARTRUM
—
The fragrant
aroma of gourmet cooking
something
drifted
patent.
across the parking lot at St. Michael
larger
Church
is
in
Gastonia
last
Saturday
night on March 25 where hundreds of people waited anxiously to bite into the delicious food that created such
The
fourth annual International the parish's largest fundaiser of the year was an evening of fabulous food, lively entertainment,
—
colorful
atmosphere and music for
tastes.
—
The doors opened
all
at 6 p.m. to
reveal a multicultural environment with colorful flags, lighted trees
filled
and
festive tables.
wanted the theme to reflect multiculturalism, tradition and festive surroundings," said Cheryl Cherry, chairperson of decorations. "I
At 7 p.m. St. Michael's welcomed guests to the gymnasium, where the perimeters of the room offered tables of main dishes, side dishes and desrepresenting culinary treasures from all over the world. Father John Allen, parish administrator, gave the blessing, and over 500 people formed lines at every corner of the room. serts,
"Eastern Europe, Western Europe,
The Middle
East, Latin
America
and North America were among the geographical areas represented," food
and beverage chairperson Pauline Pearce said. "I have been involved
where our colors
the this
shine."
proudly shared his wares. The Western European table could hardly keep up with the requests for paella from Spain. The Middle Eastern table galvanized the palate with hummus, tabouli and baklava. "This is the best international dinner I have ever attended," raved parishioner Kelly Rath. "The food
was fabulous." At 7:30, the entertainment began. North America, Colombia, Mexico, Ireland and Spain were represented with colorful costumes and lively mudancers took the floor. The audience, caught up into a world of footsic as
stomping and hand-clapping excitement, captured the passion of dance. The voices of Laura LaFrancis,
Yvonne
Bratcher
and
Chrissy
Glisson brought an element of classical performance to the evening enter-
tainment. Parishioners from St. Michael lent their special expertise to the evening, with Kristopher Hartrum and Eliana Martinez dancing a courtship dance from Colombia called "The Cumbia." Erin Sigmond
Photo by Debra Hartrum
Kristopher Hartrum and Eliana Martinez perform a Colombian courtship dance during St. Michael Church's International Dinner. ignited the room with "Jazz the American Vernacular."
National
Day
April 8 for Reconciliation
Jubilee
Day
April 27 for Single People
Blessed Sacrament from the end of 9 a.m. Mass until the 7 p.m. closing of the retreat. For more information, call the church office at (828) 456-6707
6
BELMONT
—
The Abbey PlayCommunity Theatre is presenting Stephen Soundheim's musical "Assassins," directed by Simon ers/ Belmont
Donoghue, in the Haid Theatre on the campus of Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd. The performances are as follows: tonight and April 7,8,13 and 15 at 8 p.m. with matinees on April 9 and 15 at 2:30 p.m. with no performance on
The musical depicts the viounderside of American history, and because of its language and theme, is intended for mature audiences. For further information and tickets, call (704) 825-6787. April 14. lent,
7
in
"A nice touch this year was the two rooms for seating and entertainment," commented one parishioner. In the main room, seating for about 350 allowed guests to enjoy the DJ and the dance floor. The "Easy Listening" room sat about 200 people, and Dave Pearce, a multi-talented singer, instrumentalist and pa-
who
was
held.
"My
objec-
tive was to provide an upbeat, different and diverse auction, and I know
(USA)
we were wonderfully successful," said chair Alice Krawczyk. "Bids were higher than expected, and I think we came close to raising $2,500." Four years of core cooks, organizers and helpers make St. Michael's International Dinner more improved
(USA)
XXV for
Mass
a charismatic
this afternoon at
4
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts is being held this weekend at Camp Barnhardt on the Western
details, call Josie at (704)
shore of Badin Lake near Albemarle. anniversary theme is "The
11 WINSTON-SALEM VICARIATE — Lenten reconciliation ser-
lic
The 25th
Great Jubilee/ Holy Year," with
many
on the jubilee year, Catholic faith and Scout Craft. All Catholic Scout troops, Cub activities focusing
packs, individual scouts or units led by Catholics are encouraged to attend the event. The staff is providing lunch
on Saturday. For more information, contact Joe Vari at (704) 84*6-5155
HIGH POINT —
There
meeting for divorced, Catholic moms at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 512 is
a
Montilieu Ave., in the administration building tonight at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is being held on April 28. Tonight's topic is children and divorce, and for call
9 CHARLOTTE dral,
more information,
Betsy Strauss
at (336)
—
St.
885-5210.
Patrick Cathe-
1621 Dil worth Rd. East,
is
holding
p.m. with prayer teams at 3 p.m. and a potluck
dinner after the Mass. For 527-4676.
vices are being held as follows: April 1 1 - Christ the King Church in High Point at 7 p.m., April 14 - Holy Fam-
ily
Church
April
17
in -
Clemmons
St.
at 7:30 p.m.,
Benedict the
Moor
Church in Winston-Salem at 7 p.m., and April 19 - St. Leo the Great Church in Winston-Salem at 7 p.m. 13 CHARLOTTE Charlotte Catholic High School, 7702 PinevilleMatthews Rd., is presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," be-
—
ing held in the school's gymnasium tonight through April 15 at 7:30 p.m. There will be dinner theater April 14 and on April 15 at 6 p.m. For ticket and other information, call Jennifer Johnson in the .school's alumni office at (704) 543-9118.
14
CLEMMONS
—
every year. This year, over $10,000 for parish programs and development.
was raised
availability of
a silent auction
ALBEMARLE — The annual CathoCamporee
Dance
volunteers his talent every year, provided the entertainment. In addition to the entertainment,
Jubilee Days for April
April 6 there will be evening sung prayer and a homily, and on April 7, there will be the exposition of the
flair
Michael Church can
St.
Our cultural identity in community is diverse, and
rishioner,
Esposito will celebrate morning liturgies at 9 a.m. on April 6 and 7. On
with dynamic
air
Stuffed shells, Italian Wedding Soup and Italian cookies were just a few items that led the crowd toward the Italian table, where Mike Bordino
delightful smells.
Dinner
the
with the International Dinner for the past few years, and this event is
Correspondent
GASTONIA
fills
Holy Family
Debbie Freeman, staff member and parish organizer' summed up the evening: "This was the best yet." As the evening came to a close and the crowds moved toward the exits, a lone
woman
stood folding the
flags of nations that graced the walls.
Lindsey Meekin, the energetic, ambitious and organized mind that chaired the entire event, just smiled. When asked about the evening she
simply its
said, "St Michael's strength is parishioners, the old, the young
Americans and the newly arrived. What we did tonight was pulled together and showed the citizens of Gaston County the beauty and strength of true cultural diversity." "For me, the biggest success was not the financial goal, but the number of people who want to be a part of this
event next year."
t
Church, 4820 Kinnamon Rd., is having a spring and summer children's clothing sale today from 9 a.m.-l p.m. and April 15 from 9-11 a.m. There are select half-price items on April 15 with many bargains on both days. Call the church office at (336)
778-0600 for more information.
Upcoming
CHARLOTTE —
Charlotte Catho-
High School, 7702 PinevilleMatthews Rd., is presenting "Jazz lic
Dance 2000," featuring the music of the school's jazz band, swing dance instructions and food provided by Pasta and Provisions. The event is
open
to all adults and high school students and is being held May 6 from 8-11 p.m. For advanced tickets,
available until April
Helen Katz
at (704)
14,
call
370-0019.
Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to publication date.
4
The Catholic News & Herald
Jubilee of Women,
Bishop McGuinness High School students perform "Grease"
from page 1
— honoring women who have given
in
some way, explained Rita Brennan, from By
the parish event steering committee. The two keynote speakers, Mercy
Moor Church
in
WINSTON-SALEM
Win-
led by
Volponi, campus minister at Belmont Abbey College, and her daughter Rose led the teen breakout sessions.
Rose Volponi said, "It is imporyounger women to celebrate their womanhood and to start thinking about how the woman is viewed in society, and part of growing up is learning what it really means to be a woman." Through dance and words, Sister Larretta addressed the crowd about prayer and the manner in which it is done during her talk, "Being Women tant for
of Prayer, or Women Who Pray." "Prayer is more than a conversation with God; it is sacred time and space we have with God, which can be expressed in many different ways." Sister Larretta expressed one form of prayer through a liturgical dance she performed for the audience to a version of the "The Magnificat" by John Michael Talbot. "This form of prayer is not for everyone, but liturgical dance is something that has been used throughout biblical history," she
Fran Fallon and her mother Marion Fallon look at some of the
homemade
crafts
from parishioners
She continued, "Prayer
We
a mystery.
interior
is
know we
touch with something, and
it
are in is
that
hope that gives the intangible validity." Joanna Case used posters to illustrate her topic, "'Yes' to God in My Actions." Priest, prophet and king
were the three focal points of discussion, as Case used humor and personal stories during her talk. The terminology was taken from words used during the rite of baptism. "Each of us, in our baptism, called to
become
Christ;
we
is
tion.
A
professional actress and of Sister Anne's, Micki Sharpe, has come from Philadelphia
March
explains that the school has been fortunate, as this is the fourth production with which Sharpe has assisted. These recent performances,
25.
— the anointed
tians
ones," said Case.
Case talked about everyone living as "priest, prophet and king" in terms of prayer, proclamation and power. "Our priestly role concerns prayer, which should be at the center of our lives. It is your priestly role to Our teach your children to pray. ...
prophetic role
you see
is
to speak out
when
The
kingly role is to provide what is necessary to live; as women, we have the power to encourage or support someone else. ..." injustices.
...
"Even though these words sound masculine, they have to do with roles in are called to say 'yes' to our lives.
We
God in those three ways," she continued. The day ended with candlelight as the
women
recited a closing prayer
Mary
to direct the students. Sister
of which there are two each year, included "You Can't Take It With You," "Godspell" and "Our Town."
Professional expertise is in abundance among the faculty who are helping with the play as well, according to Sister Anne. English teacher Kim Leavitt, in charge of the technical and stage crew, holds a degree in drama and was recently in Tennessee to work on a play she has written. Music teacher Dr. Alan Hirsh brings phenomenal expertise to the production as orchestra director. Carol London, school guidance director, and Debra Gray, a science teacher, have put in
many hours
sewing costumes.
wanted to celebrate the jubilee year by doing something special to
"More parents have been volved this year," Sister Anne
"I
refocus
from
my
St.
John Neumann Church
Charlotte. "It
is
vital for
women
for Christ in our churches,
and
families."
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operation in the sense of having faculty and students involved." She also feels this to be an important learning experience for the students to see that the
amount of work
that
goes into such a production is similar to what it takes to play on an sports team. "Grease" will be performed at the Williamson Auditorium on the
campus of Winston-Salem State University. Show times are 7 p.m. on April 6, 8 p.m. on April 7, and two performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on April 8. Tickets will be available at the door.
A
special performance at 10 on Friday, April 7 will also be presented for the area parochial grade schools. Approximately 900 students from the schools, including those from Salisbury, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, will be attending this particular performance. Sister Anne feels this to be a wonderful opportunity for the younger students to gain exposure a.m.
to the arts.
For further information, in-
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a "pretty well-devised
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orchestra. Overall, Sister
direction," said Lisa Revilla
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HONDA
Anne
as the intercessor.
Serving Charlotte with
Frank LaPointe, President,
April
7
friend
Contact Staff Writer Alesha
are Chris-
calls
during a break at the International Jubilee Day for Women at St. Matthew Church in Charlotte on
and an act of commitment with
said.
and
Photo by Alesha M. Price
—
She is grateful for what she her "parent guild." Senior student Kevin DeLury plays the role, of Danny. Meredith Roche, also a senior, plays the role of Sandy. Twenty-seven students make up the cast, and 20 students are the technical and stage hands with 20 students making up the
ports.
and 8 are the dates for performances of "Grease" in Winston-Salem. Sister of St. Joseph Anne Thomas Taylor, dean of students at Bishop McGuinness High School and faculty moderator of the play, has collaborated with more than 60 students, faculty and parents for the past seven weeks for this presenta6,
ston-Salem and Joanna Case, a parishioner at St. Gabriel Church, were followed by two breakout sessions with four talks on different subjects,
women religious and laywomen from local parishes. Katy
SUSAN DEGUZMAN Correspondent
Sister Larretta Rivera-Williams, director of faith formation at St.
Benedict the
March 31, 2000
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about your experiences with racism." Suzie Moore, a student from the Basilica of St. Lawrence, agreed. "We
Correspondent
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was
It
a
physically and mentally challenging day for over 200 Catholic middle ;
new things. I've had discussions like that before, but that was the best I've ever had," she said. "It was learned
school students who came to St. Charles Borromeo Church on Saturday, March 25 for Spring Fling 2000.
was
interesting and fun." Lizette Lopez, also a student from the Basilica of St. Lawrence, said she
day for fun. Participants were able to choose three of the activities offered during the day. Their options included "extreme games" that were held outdoors and a variety of workshops. The Office for Youth Ministry of the Diocese It
also a
found the racism workshop interesting as well. "A lot of things made you think really deeply about how you are related to them," she said. Paul Kotlowski, diocesan director of youth ministry, led workshops en-
of Charlotte offers the event annually for students in grades 6 to 8. The
theme
for this year's event
Wide Your Heart
titled "Scripture Alive." In these
was "Open
to Christ."
Jarred Dawson, a middle school student from the Basilica of St.
Photo by Ellen Neerincx Sigmon
Peter Hartman, organist at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Morganton plays the piano annd leads a group of middle school students in song during
Lawrence in Asheville, tried out the extreme games as one of his morning activities. "It was awesome," he said. "The gladiator ring took a lot of skill, and you had to focus a lot." In the gladiator joust, two students put on padded head protectors, took padded jousting poles, and tried to knock estals and onto the padded surface be-
low.
Tiffany Oddo, a
Christianity
student at St. Barnabas Church in Arden, enjoyed the games as well. "The Jupiter jump was really cool," she said,
a
workshop entitled "Make
a Joyful Noise."
Hartman, organist at St. Charles Borromeo, led those sessions. Dennis Seavers, a seminarian from the Theological Union at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., who is spending a pastoral year at St. "I think that it gets the Michael Church in message across that Gastonia, led the
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Both students spent their first part of the morning in the "Make a Joyful Noise" workshop, which focused on music. "We learned the 'Magnificat' in music," said Oddo. "It was fun." Peter
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March 31, 2000
the News dom
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at the service of those who suffer most, of the communion and fraternity among all men and women of our time," Bishop Vera said.
Sister Prejean leads vigil as
Texas executes
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18 at the
—
Mass. (CNS) 50 years have brought ex-
CNS photo from
inadequately appreciated by people of both faiths, according to the leader of a major Jewish organization. In a wide-
ranging talk at Assumption College in Worcester, March 23, Rabbi Eric H.
reportedly offered to withdraw his name for consideration March 21.
Union of American Hebrew Congregations, touched on
Yoffie, president of the
Georgetown University president to retire in 2001
in the church's
(CNS) Father Leo O'Donovan, the 47th
Jesuit presi-
—
dent of Georgetown University, announced March 20 that he will retire next year. "In June 2001 I will have served 12 years as president. In my heart I know that will be the right time to pass the torch," Father O'Donovan wrote in a letter to the Georgetown
Catholic priest, Father Daniel
community dated March 21. Cardinal James A. Hickey of Washington said he
wrong-doing by the
Catholic Church are inadequate; and the tangled nature of Jewish-Catholic
and Vatican-Israeli relations. Chicago priest named
new
House chaplain
WASHINGTON
(CNS) House Speaker Dennis Hastert named a
—
WASHINGTON
attitude toward Judaism; criticisms from some Jewish leaders that apolo-
gies for past
Coughlin, as the
March
new House
the vigil for Timothy Lane Gribble. During the vigil Sister Prejean said,
Reuters
Putin elected president of Russia Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin takes a call at the Kremlin March 28 from British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Putin, 47, a former KGB spy, was elected Russia's second president with 52.6 percent of the vote.
traordinary progress in Catholic-Jewish relations, the significance of which is
the dramatic changes
Houston-
opponent Sister Helen Prejean in a vigil for a convicted killer who was executed March 15 as they prayed. Sister Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking," a book about her experiences with death row inmates in Louisiana, joined Texans at Houston's Sacred Heart Cathedral in
Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. Rabbi cites revolutionary changes in Jewish-Catholic relations
The
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—
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(CNS)
area Christians gathered with death-
mostly women than 700 people who atwith a sprinkling of men tended the liturgy that opened the archdiocesan evening of prayer and
women March
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reflection for
allowed a more hopeful
church lives in the year 2000, we have been called to retake with all sincerity our identity as the people of
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view of the action of the Holy
extended both prayers and best wishes to Father O'Donovan as the college president planned for his future.
chaplain
ending a four-month political quagmire over who would get the position. Father Coughlin, vicar for priests in the Chicago Archdiocese, had not applied for the position that had stirred up political contro23,
Catholic labor leader inducted into Labor Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON
(CNS)
—
Terence Powderly, an Irish-American Catholic who organized hundreds of thousands of laborers into the Knights of Labor by the 1880s, was inducted into the Labor Hall of Fame
versy in the House when Democrats accused Republican leaders of antiCatholic bias for not selecting a top candidate, Father Timothy O'Brien, for the job. The Rev. Charles Wright, a Presbyterian minister and the primary candidate for House chaplain,
in
nationally known labor priest, extolled the long-overlooked accomplishments of Powderly, who served the cause of labor from about 1880 until his death in 1924.
Bishop Vera installed as bishop of Saltillo, Mexico
in
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—
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Jubilee of Women Feminine genius,
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ations. To date, some 13,000 mothers have received aid from a network that has grown to 25,000 volunteers na-
j
"Through the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit, the eternal Son of the Father becomes flesh," the cardinal said. "God among us is flesh of her
tionwide.
Many
work in crisis pregnancy and Agee offered practical approaches to their work. She said the centers,
Sponsors of the Mass included the U.S. bishops' Committee on Women in Society and the Church; the National Council of Catholic
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"That is the phone call more often than not we receive," she said, adding that the Nurturing Network also gets
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lege.
The prayer
breakfast and Mass marked the close of a two-day conference on "The Feminine Genius and the Culture of Life" sponsored by
"We hear the rhetoric of the 'freedom of choice,' but a vast majority of women (have abortions) belated reasons.
Women
cause they
Affirming Life and the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Ac-
Mercy Sister Jeanne Marie Kienast, pastoral associate at St.
tivities.
Drawing more than 200 women
in Charlotte, applauds those
from around the United States and
the
five countries, including
and prayer.
more than
75 female college students, the conference offered prayer services, workshops and training sessions, all aimed
March 25
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politics,"
scribed the "feminine genius" as the unique difference between men and
At an evening banquet March 24, Glendon said women are especially
women and said secular society downplays that notion.
she said.
called to be transformers of culture,
like men,'
since "the changing of the culture boils down to the formation of humans, one by one."
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"the
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Glendon noted main
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Matlary, who is married and the mother of four, urged the women to define a "new feminism" which emphasizes the family unit. She said that not only requires support from the church, but the government as well. "To retain the family as a natural unit of society, it must be supported by
at finding ways to promote pro-life efforts in their professions, parishes
"Women
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institution speaking out in
favor of protecting women is the Catholic Church." She cited Pope John Paul as one of the clearest voices speaking out on behalf of women, their "true
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role in building the culture of
life.
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The Holy Land Visit
Pope creates new pilgrim's path with JOHN THAVIS
By
News Service Walking JERUSALEM (CNS) at last amid the ancient stones where Jesus lived and died, Pope John Paul II created a new pilgrim's path by reaching out to other religions and to the divided peoples of the Holy Land. His March 20-26 visit to Jordan, Catholic
—
and the Palestinian territories remembered as an interfaith journey that, despite some notes of dissonance, struck a spiritual chord among those who watched and listened. Israel
will be
In sharing prayer and emotions with Christians,
Muslims and Jews
at places
of deep religious significance, the pope was clearly trying to set an example of
harmony
in a land beset by political and religious turf-guarding. "Our gaze directed to Jerusalem, us lift up our prayer to almighty
conflict
let
God for all the peoples living in the lands of the promise. ... They share the same place of blessing, where the history of salvation has left an indelible trace," he said at the start of his longawaited pilgrimage. But he also spoke with realism, telling interfaith leaders in Jerusalem: "Not everything has been or will be easy in this coexistence." At the heart of the pope's message was the conviction that the Holy Land can and must be a homeland for all its faiths
and for
all its
peoples.
His path of prayer took him from Moses' mountain in Jordan to the river where St. John performed the first baptisms; to Jesus' birthplace in Bethlehem; to Nazareth, where Mary received the annunciation and where Jesus grew up; to Galilee, where Christ preached; and to Jerusalem, where he was crucified. For the church, this is the historical homeland, and the pope did his best to encourage the dwindling Christian population to remain in the region where so many chapters of the Old and
New
suffering as a displaced and desperate people had "gone on too long." And, in a gesture that made one of the deepest impressions of the trip, he prayed at Judaism's holiest place, the Western Wall, the stone remnant of the temple that for many Israeli Jews symbolizes the religious homeland they once lost and have now regained. Like the daily reality of the Holy Land, the pope's trip was a blend of the spiritual and the political. The jarring notes were heard on the few occasions when politics gained the upper hand. From Israeli and Palestinian leaders came repeated claims that Jerusalem was side's "eternal capital." The pope ignored these assertions, and after awhile they seemed petty and out of place. Interreligious dialogue went offkey during a meeting presided over by the pope in Jerusalem. Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Israel Meir Lau started it when he erroneously claimed the pope had accepted Israel's territorial claim over Jerusalem. A Muslim cleric responded with a righteous harangue against Israeli occupation and discrimination
each
against Palestinians. a photograph of the reality shrugged Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls. Better that the pope see it and hear it than "walk on the clouds," he added. But the squabbles paled next to the beautiful form the pilgrimage assumed, as the pope moved from places of the Old Testament to the New Testament, from the Old Law of the Ten
Commandments
New Law
of the Beatitudes, and along the path of suffering and salvation walked by Jesus, from the manger in Bethlehem to the tomb in Jerusalem. Although each of his audiences to the
viewed the pope through
a different
appeared to appreciate that this man was truly on a religious pilgrimage and seemed to receive new energy from each stop. The pope who knelt for long periods at the holy places, hunched over in silent prayer, became
lens,
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more
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a strong connection with
Muslim
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Papal
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— For
II was the fulfillment of a longtime dream. Many came hours before Mass March 22 to stake their place on Manger Square. Samayah Khosh, 37, who came with her 12-year-old daughter, said she had been waiting since she was a child to see him. "For many years, since I was small, we have been waiting for the pope to come here. Now I am big and I want to see him, to know who I am, where I come from," she said. "Now my daughter will see him." Mai Asmar, a 33-year-old
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waiting for him.
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room of Last Supper, Pentecost
in
where Jesus was born, Pope John Paul "I thank the Lord who has given me the grace of celebrating the holy Mass in this place," the pope said March 23 as he began the liturgy in the Chapel of the Cenacle. The Israeli government, which owns the building, installed an elevator so that the 79-yearold pope could reach the upper room of Jesus' Last Supper as well as the Pentecost descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. II
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that "high-paying job."
They work together to procitizenship and encourage learning which brings about the transformation of society.
Director of Campus Ministry
mote responsible
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ampus Ministry began
in the United States 1883 at the University of Wisconsin with the founding of the Melvin Club. The first Newman Club was established at the University of Pennsylvania in 1893. The purpose of both clubs was to keep the Catholic students in touch with their faith. When "Empowered by the Spirit: Campus Ministry Faces the Future," a pastoral letter on Campus Ministry by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops was written in 1985, there in
Campus ministers have also been encouraged by the development of leadership programs by the university offered to all students in leadership positions including religious organizations.
The bishops' letter describes six aspects of Campus Ministry: forming the faith community, appropriating the forming the Christian conscience, educating for justice, facilitating personal development and developing
faith,
were approximately 2,000 campus
leaders for the future.
ministers across the country serving in teams at large public universities
and working individually munity colleges. Currently,
at small
many campus
When
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ministers
work alone
at large public universities or small private colleges.
In fact, at
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is
number of Catholic growing on many college
Additionally, the is
campuses
in this diocese. Catholics are often the second largest denomination of students and, at Wake Forest University which is Baptist in heritage, Catholics are the largest denomination on campus.
They want to learn about the beliefs of the Campus Ministers often comment that they never know what a student may need to discuss when they life.
Roman
At a recent meeting of the interns in Campus Ministry, they were challenged by the words of the Bishops about the alien-
may experience. They added their concerns about the fragmentation and compartmentalization that they observe and remarked that the students' spiritual life often lags behind their intellectual life. ation that students
work with other
walk through the door.
It
a particular teaching, a
comment on
could be anything from the meaning of a popular news article about
The campus
ministers must be ready to respond on all these to present the official teaching of the Church, to assist students with preparation for the sacraments, to discuss how to levels
—
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them God's
life
and to discern with
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Newman
Clubs
in the late 1800s, students today are still
Students participate in highly academic classes and are involved in community service activities sponsored by the college, but often do not integrate this knowledge and experience with their faith. ministers
Catholic Church.
religion or a personal issue.
There are so many opportunities offered through clubs, student life departments, athletics and academics that students are unable to choose. One campus minister said many of his students appear to be seeking as many experiences as possible.
Campus
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students
Spuhler,
retreats offered, gatherings with family and alum, communion services, student peer ministry, collaboration with offices of student life and the local chaplain and the ecumenical work that the ministry does through the Listening Post, fellowship night, ecumenical chapel services, Thanksgiving meal together, and Wesleyan social events. Campus Ministry is a ministry of presence being available to students in this critical time of their lives. This is a time when students make decisions about their careers, lifestyles and vocations. Often students grapple with issues of faith and
University, the
the only campus minister of any denomination serving that campus. Campus Ministry in the Diocese of Charlotte is blessed by the support of the Bishop, the priests and the laity through their parishes' outreach and contributions airston,
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ministry in this diocese lives out the bishops' values. He spoke about the
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campus minister, Alberta
Catholic
Friar
Conv, an intern at WFU, spoke at Our Lady of Fatima Church during the DSA, he demonstrated that campus
looking to Campus Ministry to keep them in touch with their faith.
college professionals to
assist students to set priorities
and reflect upon these experiences. Campus ministers support professors who voice concern about the students who view learning as a means to achieve
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The Catholic News & Herald
2
Greensboro students feel at home at Thea House By
ALESHA
M. PRICE
Staff Writer
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GREENSBORO
There is a place where students from North Carolina
A&T
State University
(NC A&T) and Bennett College
if
go for spiritual and emotional and support, they get that and much more campus from
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minister Alberta Hairston, better known as "Mama Hairston." She does her mothering at Thea House, the
majoring in graphic communications systems. "Ms. Hairston is like a teacher and a support system, and Thea House keeps me focused because I can attend Mass, more often than I would because I don't drive, and
make new friends." Mass is celebrated on Sunday of the month with
the second family din-
by Hairston herself. Wednesdays feature afternoon meals and fellowship, with the second Wednesday of the month dedicated to ner, prepared
feeding the homeless at Grace Community Church. The students help to serve food instead of having the dinner themselves. Every Thursday, the
center for Catholic campus ministry, A&T. located on the campus of Thea House is named for the late
NC
Province,
who
staffed the
Hairston. "It is named after Sister Thea because of her deep faith and love for the church and her love of kids and family," said Hairston. The center is a quaint, white house furnished with pillows and
books of all subjects and religious brochures, with enough room left over for students of all denominations to hang out, talk, sit and reflect and eat the home cookplants, stocked with
ing of Hairston.
"We want
to
do what to what we
can to help the students through college, not only spiritually but also academically," said Hairston. "Sister
Thea
said,
'it
takes
the whole church to
and 1 represent the church
raise the child,'
for them.
These
chil-
Davidson students pose for a photo with an "alternative" spring break Fr. Brian Sheridan and campus minister, from March 3 through March Barbara Bagnall, at right. 10 to Orlando, Fla. Six men and six women responded to wed mothers and their children. The the call to lead them to Florida to purpose is to provide necessary nursimmerse themselves in serving in ery care where mothers attend whatever way was necessary. classes and to distribute supplies to Accompanying them and orgaanyone proving need of infant provinizing the trip was Barbara sions, food and other goods. Many of Bagnall, the college campus ministhe mothers were 12 and 13 years or ter. Bagnall contacted Father Brian ? ageSheridan, a friend of hers who is 5) The Catholic Charities Food pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Pantry gleans and sorts donated Orlando, Fla. They established five vegetables and fruit and prepares sites of ministry: packages of emergency food staples 1) Working the Good Shepherd for those in need. Mardi Gras Festival in a variety of The students rotated through capacities, from running games to during their different sites serving food and cleaning. The fesweeklong stay. They were housed tival is the major source of income through the generosity of Good for the very diverse community and Shepherd Church and the Sisters of school, which the church serves. the Good Shepherd. The trip was 2) The Hope Team is made up challenging and quite a gift for all substance abuse of experienced •
Photo by Alesha M. Price
cam-
pus ministry as part of their outreach program until 1994, and the Black and Indian Mission Fund, explained
Father Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor, offers the Eucharist to Susan Hairston, daughter of Alberta Hairston, campus minister, State at North Carolina University during a visit to Thea House on March 22. Pictured left is
A&T
sophomore Nadra Wagner. students have a "spiritual check-up" Bible study with Hairston and the
—
Rev. James McDaniels, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church. The students have also been involved with service projects like Crop Walk, the Winter Walk for AIDS and the Big Brother/ Big Sister Program. Nineteen-year-old sophomore Everett Henry, a computer science major, said, is
like a
counselors, social workers and registered nurses who go out in jeeps and canoes into the surrounding wooded areas of Orlando in search
of homeless in need of provisions and medical attention. 3) The Coalition of the Home-
campus minister since 1994, after graduating from Bennett College with a bachelor's degree in social work. She is working on her master's degree of religious studies through the LIMEX program from Loyola University of New Orleans. "She is like the grandmother I never had and is someone I can look up to and talk with," said Christina Donovan, an 18-year-old freshman
involved.
As one student reflected in the required journal: "I believe that a conscientious faith must encompass an ethic of service and sacrifice.
That theme and
calling
seems
me
less Facility helps to staff the
inescapable in the teachings, actions and life of Christ. Christ
cal clinics for the
calls
medihomeless and to
provide after school care for the children living in the shelters. 4) BETA stands for birth education, training
and acceptance of un-
to
us to live in the world, not
outside of the world. I can say from my experience on this trip that the ethic of service
is
based in a belief in human life, t
the basic value of each
"It
home away from
home because when I come here [to Thea House], I don't even feel like I campus; it is like
am on your
grandparents' home." dren become my reDr. Stuart and Dolores sponsibility, and even Ahrens, St. Pius X parishthough they are young Wagner ioners, have been with adults, they still need Nadra Thea House since the benurturing and motherDr. Ahrens, a now retired ing. I work with them physics professor who taught for 26 out of African-American ministry, years at NC A&T, said, "This is their and we are like a family." own little place of retreat, where they Hairston serves as the housecan meditate and find some quiet. mother, spiritual advisor and surroAlberta adds her warmth and mothgate mother all in one. She has been the
COURTESY PHOTO
,
Franciscan Sister Thea Bowman, a consultant for intercultural awareness for the Diocese of Jackson, Miss., and a faculty member of the Institute of Black Catholic Studies at 'Xavier University of Louisiana. The center was opened in 1992 with funds and donations from St. Pius X parishioners, the Franciscan Friars of Holy
Name
—
Davidson DAVIDSON College Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) sponsored
Photo by Joann S. Keane
Appalachian State University students share a smile with Bishop William G. Curlin at the Campus
erly touch."
"Having a Catholic center on a black campus where there aren't many Catholics is a comforting feeling," said
Nadra Wagner,
a
19-year-
sophomore "This is good for
old chemical engineering
and peer minister. people my age at a time when we are exploring who we are and growing in our faith, to have someone in a place where we can learn." t
Ministry Retreat at
Camp Thunderbird
"With these Hands:
Come
in Clover, S.C.
A Celebration of Life"
join us for prayer, song, poetry
@
and
reflection.
7p.m. UNCC's Outdoor Amphitheater, near the gardens Monday, April 17 April 19 Wednesday, or @ 7p.m. Wingate University's-Otddoor Amphitheater
March 31, 2000
The Catholic News & Herald
3
"Ministry of presence" felt
on Lenoir-Rhyne campus HICKORY — When Dr. Sal Inglese arrived on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne College in the fall of 1998 as the new Catholic campus
MSH
ministry intern, he immediately made a lasting impression on faculty and students alike as a people person. Inglese
is
Wake Forest Catholic Community Alternative Spring Break Trip in Philadelphia. From left, bottom row, Ben Desiderio, Phil Travisano, Sara Wells Stick, Val Parker; middle row, Elena Jimenez, Jeff King, Mario DeMarco, Fr. Jude DeAngelo, O.F.M. Conv., Brian Mirshak; back row, Jon Ladewig, Lake Herman, Julie Ostergaard, Friar Greg Spuhler, O.F.M. Conv.
part of the growing pres-
ence of Catholic campus ministry throughout the Diocese of Charlotte. At Lenoir-Rhyne, a Lutheran institution, he reaches out to Catholic students in a spirit of devotion to the church and to all with strong sense of ecumenism. In an August 1999 letter to diocesan campus ministry director Colleen
A
McDermott, the Rev. Andrew Weisner, college pastor, called Inglese an enthusiastic,
reliable minister with a
keen
sense of issues that college students face. "Sal's presence at Koinonia
House, where his and
my
offices are
enormously enriched the ministry of 'the House,'" the Rev. located, has
Weisner "When I was
there
alone, various
cam-
community
lic
at
we came
the house,
bearing fresh fruit and cupcakes and were wel-
I
comed by Father Kevin.
We
passed out snacks, towels and soap, assisted with haircuts, had great conversations with both the visitors and the volunteers of the Sarnelli House, and played hour-long chess
games with the
guests.
By
the
end of the afternoon, their showers
and haircuts had transformed visitors. Each left cleaner, happier and more en-
Many
ergized.
asked us to return that
Thursday night
for dinner.
We
had
planned to help with Thursday's dinner, and it was exciting to be welcomed back by the visitors we had met.
The Thursday
night dinners resemble weekly Thanksgiving gatherings. The neediest come not just from the neighborhood but also the surrounding areas to reunite, share a
and nourish both their bodies and their spirits. Father Jude's homemade lasagna was served with salad and music. We brought a guitar with us and within a few minutes, music by Redemptorist Volunteers was heard and God's blessing was blessing,
felt
throughout the
halls.
Wilbur
Rev. Weisner noted Inglese's
skill in approaching and meeting students, faculty and families, especially in one of the campus's more popular
college's favorite
meeting place and time: in the dining hall during lunch and dinner," the Rev. Weisner said. "There, Sal amiably goes from table to table, greeting students, faculty and staff, engaging them in conversation and often inviting them to up-
coming campus ministry events." The Rev. Weisner said that Inglese promotes a variety of events on campus, not exclusively Catholic campus ministry ones, and that Inglese's presence is often felt in ecumenical settings prayer services, dinners shared by students of various
—
campus religious organizations, and other group gatherings. great tribute to Sal's openness and ecumenical spirit ... that stu"It is a
dents from the Lutheran Student Movement wished for him to join them in their yearbook photograph," the Rev. Weisner noted. "In this regard, he is an exemplary Roman Catholic."
Weisner commented on what he called the success of the Diocese of Charlotte's campus ministry intern pro-
gram, adding that "the success
is
due, in
large part, to the minister the diocese sent to Lenoir-Rhyne, Dr. Inglese."
"Sal said,
is
a
kind, loving man," he
"who has become dear
hearts of
manv
at
L-R."
t
in
the
music carried on and
Susanna, another
volunteer, talked with us about
some of her experiences with the ministry. Farewells to everyone at the Sarnelli House followed. left with hopes that the Redemptorists would come share their
We
ministry during a retreat to North Carolina.. .and, just over two weeks later, they did indeed make the trip down and we again broke bread together! also volunteered at a Catholic
We
Worker
Clinic and St. John's Hospice. stayed at a Friary of the Conventual Franciscans and came together in the evenings to pray and reflect, t
We
and delay. In Washington, students brought the pope's message to U.S. Representative Howard Coble of Greensboro. The congressman listened for half an hour to their concerns for the
haunts.
"Much of Sal's skillful 'ministry of presence' (better described as a 'ministry of incarnation') occurs at the
helped roll instruments into the main room, Gail started her guitar, Ben echoed on bass, and Janis kept the rhythm with her drums. Once everyone had been well fed, the
Students from Guilford College proclaim Jubilee in the Capital
children."
The
Wake
Forest University came up from North Carolina to Philadelphia for our spring break and had the honor of working with the Redemptorist Volunteer Ministries. Each of us was moved by what we saw at the Sarnelli House. The first day of our visit to
said.
pus responsibilities often called me away, leaving the house vacant. Sal's presence draws students there, and he has proven a trusted friend and counselor to people in need of ministry. Also, his conversation and posters around the house draw attention to the Church's struggle against racism, prejudice, and service to the poor and
Courtesy photo
few of us from the Catho-
IF
Remembering that
the words
encompass
this Millennial Jubilee: Biblical text from Leviticus that speaks of restoring economic justice to the people, Claire Adams, David Hedman, Will Link, and Trisha Matthew, and Cam-
poorest people in the world. Though not convinced of the justice of canceling these debts,
The next morning began Ash Wednesday service
with an in the Maryknoll Chapel, where the students received ashes as a sign of their solidarity with the poor and the earth. Later, the group met with staff person of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where they brought the message of Jubilee. One of the most rewarding moments of the trip came later that afternoon when the
pus Minister Douglas Campbell set out for Washington, D.C. The Guilford College students would spend their week of spring break proclaiming Jubilee in the nation's capital. First stop was at the Education for Peace in Iraq Center where they meet with its director, Eric Gustafson, and
EPIC's
staff.
EPIC works
to
change
U.S. foreign policy and raise public awareness in support of human rights in Iraq and peace in the Middle East.
From EPIC's
office,
students were able to help remove a North Carolina representative's name from a letter endorsing sanctions
the students
meet their host, Father Frank Higdon, known to the students as Pancho, at his Maryknoll House in left to
D.C.
One
of the highlights of the trip was listening to the many stories that Pancho told of his 25 years in Bolivia. He shared his experiences of working with the poor and helped the students make contacts with other Catholic peace activists. On Tuesday, the students visited the office of Jubilee 2000 where they met with Director Dan Driscoll and others to
work for an end
to the debt
burden of the
poorest countries in the world. Jubilee 2000 is part of a worldwide movement
Congressman Coble prom-
ised to look further into the matter.
Courtesy photo
Doug Campbell, campus
minister from the Triad area, is shown here with students from Guilford College. seeking to cancel the unpayable international debts of the poorest countries
the
new Last
ment
by
millennium.
the pope issued a stateto world leaders to take urgent fall,
against Iraq. Long a supporter of debt cancellation and peace and justice for the citizens
of Iraq, the con-
gressman mistakenly signed a letter asking for continued sanctions against Iraq. Partly through the student's efforts, the mistake was realized and the signature of support was removed before it was to be circulated the very next day. In retrospect, first-year student
Trisha Matthew spoke of her experi-
and decisive action towards resolving
ences,
the debt crisis that afflicts the world's poorest countries. He warned that it is
Though we had
the poor that pay the cost of indecision
we
still
"The overall
was great. work to do we
visit
a lot of
got to do some sightseeing and do some worship." t
also got to
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March
Campus 25
Feast of
ciation.
was the the Annun
Sr.
Marie asked
March 31, 2000
Ministers
Jeanne-
Kienast
Campus Minister Katy Volponi Belmont Abbey women to
Listing
participated in the Jubilee celebration
tended the Ripples retreat with Katy Volponi and several of the monks including a daylong visit from the Abbot. The retreatants spent four days at High Pastures in the North Carolina
of 2000 years of women saying "Yes" to God at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Charlotte. Kara Bohlinger facilitated the morning session on
prayer and fellowship. Matt Memrick saw that a Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Mellisa
prayer with the teenage girls who were attending the conference. Rose Volponi of UNCGreensboro facili-
was
704-829-7196
tated the afternoon session.
onciliation, Liturgy of the
Katy Volponi kponitale@juno.com
Campus Ministry students, under the direction of Chaplain Fr. Kieran Neilson, O.S.B., continue to fill the roles of Lector and Server for the
Hours, the rosary and meditation were all part
Davidson College
to invite
with breakout sessions for teenagers after talks at the special event being planned for the day. Kara Bohlinger and Sharon van der Horst assist
daily
Mass
in the Basilica. In addition
mountains
of this special time away. The purpose of the retreat was to build com-
7pm Sunday evening student Mass. Nicole Bouffard, especially gifted on the piano and Alex Larsen as Cantor make
ness.
Mass
truly a celebration.
Belmont Abbey monk Br. Agostino and Campus Minister Katy Volponi are putting together a Lectio Divina weekly study group for students that will be held on Thursday evenings in the Clancy's student lounge.
Thirty-five students, Theology Professor David Williams and Volunteer Coordinator Gayle Butterfield at-
704-892-2917 Barbara Bagnall
holi-
One of the highlights of the weekend was having Brian Brady playing the bagpipes. The proprietors of High Pastures asked us to please bring him along when we return next year. Prayer Ministry team continues to speak aloud in prayer the name of each person in the community every week. Built on the idea from the Campus Ministry at Lenoir-Rhyne College, this faithful team lights a candle and says a prayer then speaks their particular list
Lenoir-Rhyne College 828-328-7329 Sal Inglese
Inglese@LRC.edu of names aloud.
monks'
The
list
includes
all
faculty, administration, staff of
kinds and every student. A day retreat in December included planting bulbs on the nature trail in conjunction with saying the rosary, Mass, pizza for dinner and Vespers with the monks in the Basilica, t all
WCU group makes a
—
As students Catholic campus ministry
spring semester,
The group worked with the local Sisters of Charity at Our Lady of Mercy Outreach Center in a variety of projects, including home repair and painting and providing an afterschool program for a group of children. The group's theme, "Go Make a Difference," was adapted into song and inspired a variety of educational and recreational activities. The mission was sponsored in part by a mini-grant from Operation Rice Bowl through the Diocese of Charlotte, which funded seven months of preparatory programs, t
Alberta Hairston
UNCC 704-547-4069
UNCG, Greensboro College,
Douglas Campbell
Dcampb@aol.com
made a difference in the lives of others. Members of the group spent their
need.
336-272-5868
336-334-5548
home stretch of the they know they have
spring break on Johns Island, a sea island south of Charleston, S.C., whose rural areas are marked by
Bennett College
Guilford College
from the group at Western Carolina University are entering the
NC A&T,
Mary Wright Colleen McDermott smiles with UNCC campus minister Mary Wright.
difference on Johns Island
CULLOWHEE
McGhee
Belmont Abbey College
up and adorers kept constant watch for over 24 hours. Mass, Recset
munity and deepen
the
University 828-265-9698
reflection,
in
to those duties, students serve" in several other capacities for the
Appalachian State
vice, feel
I
When
I
my
was
College back instrumental istry. later,
Now
life
has
come
full circle.
and Leadership, an opportunity to plan and develop Catholic
a student at Sacred Heart
in society;
many moons ago, I was in starting Campus Min-
Campus Ministry
more than twenty
UNCC
(20) years
myself once again in Campus Ministry. God as a wonderful way of calling us to that which we I
an opportunity to deepen one's
relationship with those less fortunate
find
most passionate. This year has been spent continuing the good work that Barbara Neff Hutchinson had done for so many years. Unfortunately with Barbara's departure was feel
also the students in leadership.
We
have worked hard this year evaluating and planning strategies to attract stu-
UNCC
dents to Catholic Ministry. On a brighter note, Campus Ministry was very fortunate to have Jennifer Rupp, an alumni from doing her Diocesan Internship here. Her ability to meld together the past, present and future was invaluable. have focused on four (4) areas:
UNCC
UNCC
We
Prayer/worship, an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with God; Retreats, an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with each other; Ser-
try
is
at
Catholic
UNCC.
port of the Capuchin Friars at St. Thomas Aquinas. They believe in the Catholic
community so much
they have assigned Fr. Martin to
UNCC
many other Thomas and
in addition to his
responsibilities at St.
Our Lady of Consolation. Fr. Martin, O.F.M. Cap gives endlessly of his time, energy
ebrates
and enthusiasm. He cela week on campus
Mass once
and joins us for lunch afterwards. I am also continually inspired by the presence of Fr. Ignatius and Fr. Stan at our monthly dinners. It is very reassuring to know that they are "just down the road." Sometimes it gets a little difficult on a large, secular campus. St. Thomas's spiritual, professional and technical support has made my first year most enjoyable, gratifying and enriched, t
Mary Wright
Forest University 336-758-5018
Father Jude DeAngelo, deangejt@wfu.edu
Campus Minis-
incredibly blessed by the sup-
UNCC
Wake
Friar
Greg
Spuhler,
spshlegp@wfu.edu Julie Ostergaard,
ostergjm@wfu.edu
Western Carolina University 828-293-9374 Gloria Schweizer
Wingate University 704-233-8153 Jennifer
Rupp
choosetolove@hotmail.com
Reach Colleen McDermott, Director of Ministry at (704) 370-3212.
Campus
March 31, 2000
The Catholic News & Herald
The Holy Land Visit
Trip Analysis, from page 8 connections even where they were problematic. In Bethlehem, a Muslim call to prayer interrupted the papal Mass. The pope waited patiently the picture of religious tolerance and had his aides point out that the muezzin's call had been abbreviated out of re-
By
Jerusalem, the
evokes the deaths of Jews in the extermination camps, the pope met with Polish
silence
CNS
A
prayer that begins
photo from Reuters
"God of our
was left in a crevice of Jerusalem's Western Wall by Pope John Paul II March 26. He was the Fathers..."
first
pontiff to pray at Judaism's
most sacred
site.
to a region sorely in need of both. On the plane carrying him back to Rome, his
introduce a significant
new
side of the
pontiff to Israeli Jews. At the Western Wall, the pope amazed Jews by leaving his own written prayer in a crack of the stones, like Jews
have done for centuries. It prompted one rabbi to remark, "He touched the
spokesman, Navarro- Vails, was asked how the pope managed to navigate the Holy Land's political minefields without any major explosions. "The key thing, I think, was that the pope told the truth to everyone, but without humiliating anyone. He
spoke
in
charity
...
and people re-
spected that," Navarro-Valls said. That was no small accomplishment in today's Holy Land, r
Sea of Galilee Mass Young people from Nazareth chant "John Paul II,
we
love you!" as the arrives for an outdoor
pope Mass overlooking the Sea of Galilee March 24.
CNS photo by Debbie
in
after his apostles
fallen asleep. II
revisited the
the agony in the garden March 25, but he had company: a small but noisy army of aides, priests and journalists that appeared to make prayer a difficult prospect. When he strolled past what's left of the garden eight massive olive
spot
personally carried her out of a prison camp and given her food and drink.
which the pope says is "possible" but which he does not specifically recall, was discussed at length on Israeli TV and seemed to
and solitude
Pope John Paul
wall and the wall touched him." In the end, the pope managed to bring a week of good will and good news
story,
When
night before his death, he did so
survivors, including one woman who said that in 1945 the future pontiff had
The
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had
in
News Service (CNS)
JERUSALEM
spect for the pontiff.
Holocaust memorial where spiraling smoke from an eternal flame hauntingly
JOHN THAVIS
Catholic
'
— —
Speaking to ecumenical leaders in Jerusalem, the pope spoke so movingly that his host, Greek Orthodox Patriarch Diodoros, added a spontaneous message thanking the pope "from the bottom of our hearts" at the end of the ceremony.
in
garden, pope can't find silence
He made
At Yad Vashem
when Jesus prayed
Unlike
.of
—
one of which has been dated at more than 2,000 years old he paused to lean on a fence and reflect as police helicopters buzzed overhead and his entourage waited behind. Then he was ushered inside the Church of the Agony, built around a rock Christ was thought to have fallen upon when he prayed: "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will." The pope knelt and put his head in his hands, to a crescendo of camera shutters. A few feet away, chairs scraped, plastic video cases dropped loudly and then, what sounded like a ladder crashed to the marble floor. Another crash, and the pope lifted his eyes and looked to the side. After four minutes, without warning, a woman began reading trees,
—
CNS
photo from Reuters
Pope John Paul II prays March 25 inside the Church of the Agony, built near Jerusalem's
Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion.
from Scripture through a loudspeaker. The pope simply stayed where he was, praying. The click of the shutters decelerated, and after 14 minutes the pontiff rose stiffly and sat
down, gazing up at a mosaic depicting Jesus on the Mount of Olives. Judging from his expression of awe, he had reached an inner place where he could pray.
Pope calls for 'just solution' to plight of Palestinian refugees DEHIYSHE REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (CNS) — Delivering a message of support to the Palestinian people, Pope John Paul II emphasized the plight of their refugees- and called for a "just solution." Throughout his pontificate,
he
he has
felt close to the Palestinian people. He said he hoped his Dehiyshe Refugee Camp would "draw attention" to their continuing difficulty. "You have been deprived of many things which represent basic needs of the human person: proper housing, health care, education and work," the pope said.
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Readings
Book Review
Word to Life April 2, Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle B Readings: 1) 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-
"OK, we'll move to the Mass now; just give me a minute," he had responded. Father Joe announced
23
to those
Ephesians 2:4-10
2)
3) Gospel:
John 3:14-21
By JEFF
HENSLEY
Father Joe's friends, members of the parish he had served so quietly and faithfully for more than a decade. They had gathered to wish him well and extend their blessings as he left for a pastorate in the distant city of Pittsburgh. Story after story poured from them in praise of this great bearded bear of a Franciscan. Their affection was evident, and it was based on the love of Christ which had flowed from him to them and to those they served in the parish together. One of the most touching stories was of a youth retreat. The response to his availability for confession before he celebrated the evening Mass was unanimous
—
were 70 plus teens. So starting at 7 p.m. they lined up. Time for the Mass came and went. The youth minister telling the story approached Father Joe between con-
"and there
fessions.
"What should we do?"
Father Joe sat down at a and wrote 70 plus notes to the young people on the retreat. When he had completed his task, he drove home from the retreat to celebrate the Sunday morning 7 a.m. Mass. In today's readings, John tells us that God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but to redeem the world. And John implicitly invites all of us to come
ety and values.
line,
"Remember
and
we'll take
off after Mass."
table
redeeming lamenting the fact that humanity has loved darkness and so
into the light of God's love,
has avoided that light. The light of God's love is not intended to scar us like burn victims, but to heal us and give us the glow of spiritual health. Repentance, bringing our sins before God along with our intent to "change our ways" for God's ways, is lifechanging, liberating and a cause for personal joy. This is just as true, even though the doorway to this joy is entered by way of the sadness we experience as we express regret for our sins.
Readings for the week of
April
-
8,
2000
Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13, Ephesians John 9:1-41; Monday, Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54; Tuesday (St.
5:8-14,
Isidore of Seville), Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12, John 5:1-3, 5-16; Wednesday (St. Vincent Ferrer), Isaiah 49:8-15, John 5:17-30; Thursday, Exodus 32:7-14, John 5:31-47; Friday (St. John Baptist de la Salle), Wisdom 2:1, 12-22, John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30; Saturday, Jeremiah 11:18-20, John 7:40-53 Readings for the week of April 9 - 15, 2000 Sunday (Fifth Sunday of Lent), Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45; Monday, Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62, John 8:1-11; Tuesday (St. Stanislaus), Numbers 21:4-9, John 8:21-30; Wednesday, Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95, John 8:31-42; Thursday (Pope Martin I), Genesis 17:3-9, John 8:51-59; Friday (Abstinence), Jeremiah 20:10-13, John 10:31-42; Saturday, Ezekiel 37:21-28, John 11:45-57
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UPN program shows teens the devasting effect of drugs By
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EDT, on UPN. "The Truth About Drugs" begins by giving a group of four teens who casually admit that they have fun taking drugs and don't see any reason to stop a glimpse at what their futures might be like if they continue. 9-10 p.m.
The
The program, hosted by Leeza Gibbons,
peppered with sobering statistics such as 500,000 teens use inhalants a month and every 60 seconds a baby is born with a drug addiction. It uses MTV-style camera work with skewed angles and quick zooms, which is sure to appeal to teens accus-
experiment
its
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More powerful than is
the mock the teens' visit with a
slurs out the words, "don't take drugs."
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—
some contrived moments, "The
offers parents an opportunity to discuss the crippling effects drugs have on the users and their families and loved ones. The program is preceded by back-to-back episodes of the series "Moesha" which focus on pre-teen drug use and a family's solution to that shocking revelation. Together the programs are a good reason to make it a family night in front of the TV April 7. t
equal to six glasses of alcohol. Blind, unable to care for himself and barely able to speak, the young man
an aerosol can
to these fast-paced visuals.
Truth About Drugs"
is
effects of "huffing"
is
Informative and attractive despite
young man who overdosed on the deadly "club drug" GHB. One capful of
GHB
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use, but a definitive result.
gripping edge because the viewer and more importantly the group of teens realizes that they are fake. situations
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because of her addiction, taking drugs was "not even fun anymore, it was just a chore." The program compellingly shows that addiction is not just a possibility of continued drug
found unconscious with possible brain damage; and dead of a drug overdose. Although these mock situa-
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in a rehabilitation
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some of
Even though
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Files:
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One homeless teen sums up his addiction by saying, "It's not about
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made by his death.
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The pope's message from the Holy Land The papal reign of Pope John Paul II has been truly remarkable. The depth of his faith, the breadth
Jubilee of
Jesus has been apparent for
ELLEN NEERINCX
SIGMON Guest Columnist
Gathering at the well have vivid memories from
my
childhood of
waiting impatiently in the car after church each
Sunday
for
my mother to "stop talking" so that we more comfortable
could go home, change into clothes and eat
two
some
lunch.
sisters usually joined
My father, brother and
me in
this waiting, while
Mom,
oblivious to our scowling faces and growling stomachs, chatted with friends and acquaintances for what seemed like hours (but really was only 20 minutes or so). were hungry. After all, it had been some time since breakfast!
We
Now
that I'm a mom,"
—
I
realize that
my
hungry for convermother was hungry, too sation and friendship with other women. She spent her weekdays taking care of the needs of four children, a house and her husband. On Sundays after church, she decided to spend a little
time caring for her
come
I've
own
needs.
to this realization because
I
am
now doing this to my own husband and chilThe children are not old enough yet to go
dren.
sit in
the car by themselves, but they are old
enough
to tug
hints like,
my arm
on
"Mom,
let's
and give
me
subtle
go! I'm hungry!"
not alone in this. On several occasions I have observed other people, sitting in cars and looking dejected, while a family member chats, blissfully unaware of what time it is. I am also part of a long tradition. My grandmother loved going to church. She especially needed this outlet, because in addition to taking care of four children, a house and a husband, she also cared for her mother and her mother-in-law who lived with her at different points of her life. My mother says she never had to eat her peas because her paternal grandmother would step I
am
"You know that child doesn't like peas!" I'm sure my grandma needed that time at church more than most of us do! in,
saying,
Of
much times when
course, the tradition goes back
further than that, to biblical women journeyed twice a day to the village well to draw the family's water supply. This was their meeting place, their time to chat with friends. I wonder if their families ever had to wait a few extra minutes for the evening meal!
The
well
was also the place where Jesus met
Samaritan woman, asked her for a drink of water, and then told her about the living water that would give her eternal life (John 4:5-15). These days we don't have to travel for our daily water. It comes to us. We still, however, come together for the living water that is our sustenance. The Church is our well. It gives us the strength to go on with our daily lives. It brings back our focus the proper perspective with which to look at our day-to-day problems. It saddens me that there are families who feel they can do without the comforts that loving God and being involved at church can bring. They feel it is not worth the time and effort, or maybe their shyness holds them back. But, they don't realize that the friendships formed at church can be deeper and more satisfying than all others because we have our belief in a
-
God
in
—
common. Indeed,
these relationships
GATHERING AT THE WELL,
The Season of Lent
of his hope and the inclusivity of his love have been inspiring. His fidelity to the Person and message of
Women
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Editorials
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15
all
For twenty
to see.
years the Holy Father has led and guided the Church with conviction, commitment and courage. He has exemplified consistently the meaning of the message he shares so often, "Don't be afraid." Recently, as we know, the Pope experienced a personal, spiritual journey to the Holy Land. He visited as a pilgrim longing to be refreshed and renewed as a disciple of the risen Christ, to be strengthened and sustained as God's faithful servant. During that unforgettable week, he spoke as a prophet proclaiming the relevancy of God's Word to every aspect of the human condition. As we listened to or read the magnificent messages that Pope John Paul II shared at the shrines and sacred sites, we were touched by his absolute belief that the message of Jesus Christ supercedes and overcomes racial,
ethnic, territorial
boundaries.
The
and
political realities
and
heart of Christ cannot be contained
or controlled by narrowness of vision or smallness of mind. The Gospel of Jesus is a gift intended to speak loudly and clearly to
human
penetrate and permeate the
life
and relationships; to
human mind and
to transform the attitudes and actions of
When
its
heart;
hearers.
Holy Father visited with the Israelis and Palestinians, he came with a message of peace, hope and reconciliation. He urged them to hear and heed the call of the passionately present God, to the
appropriate and cultivate a spirit of mutual respect and common responsibility. The Pope was well aware of the long-standing disputes and divisions among these people. He recognized that they were based upon a merely human interpretation of tragic events and inhuman experiences. The message of the Holy Father, however, was rooted in the spirit and vision of the Lord. All are God's children re-
FATHER JAMES HAWKER Guest Columnist
gardless of the conflicts and tensions apparent on the territorial, communal or personal level.
Pope John Paul II reminded his hearers and all of us that in praying the "Our Father," we acknowledge not only our personal identity but our mutual responsibility to extend God's Kingdom of peace and
justice,
compassion and forgiveness. As God's
we
are to be agents of reform, renewal and reconciliation. If we are faithful to our common
children
we cannot be mired in the muck of pride and prejudice, isolation and orientation. As we open our hearts to the Father of us all, we have no reason to fear. In witnessing to His presence in our lives we are to choose life rather than death, love rather than
vocation,
hatred, peace rather than violence, solidarity rather
than separation, hope rather than despair. The message of the Holy Father during his sojourn in the Holy Land is universal. Its comfort and challenge cannot be contained. As the Lenten season unfolds and we prepare to celebrate the feast of Easter, each of us should reflect prayerfully upon the wondrous words of the Pope. In appropriating their spirit, we shall be more ready, willing and able to witness to the Resurrection and its power in our lives. Father James Hawker
(CCC 2359). Of course we are all called to of chastity (controlling our sexual desires) according to our vocation be it marriage, a single life or a celibate religious. This is not a message of hatred, but of love, since "homosexual activity prevents one's own fulfillment and happiness by acting contrary to the creative wisdom of God" (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons, 1986, no. 7.) Father McCreesh says in the article "We cannot tell homosexuals that they do not belong to the church and are excluded and hated by God," but the church doesn't hate or exclude. If anyone said these things to a homosexual person, then they were misrepresenting the church. If so, indeed, this jubilee year is a great occasion to beg forgiveness for these misunderstandings and say that we welcome you, we love you, and together let us pray to God our Heavenly Father, for love, acceptance and the courage to fulfill His will. chastity" a life
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Gay and Lesbian ministry and schools
We
are indeed called to "open wide the doors to Christ to anyone and everyone" as Jesuit Father
Gene McCreesh is quoted to say in the article "Gay and Lesbian ministry and the school system" (Feb. 25, 2000). No small part of loving our brothers and sisters is to educate and instruct them especially our youth. Although the article did not distinguish, I pray that the teachers and members of the Diocesan Commission for Ministry to the Gay-Lesbian Community make clear to all that God loves the sinner, but not the sin. We are all sinners, and though Jesus embraces us anyway, he also says "Go [and^J from now on do not sin." (John 8:1 1) The article briefly quotes the Catechism by
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And there are more blessings to report concerning the events of that fateful day because we touch each other in so many ways. As Ruth explains, "I have so
One
Candle
Planned
many
people to thank. Two people came from nowhere and did CPR on Ray until the ambulance
Giving
arrived, one a nurse, whose name I didn't get, the other a doctor from Fort Smith, Ark. His name is Dr. John
He was on vacation in New York and Mass and came to Ray's aid and did all he could to help him, but Ray was dead already. "Then there was Father John Fraser, a priest Swicegood.
FATHER THOMAS
attending
J.
McSWEENEY Guest Columnist
assigned to the Cathedral,
and comforted
tal
who rushed
me with his heartfelt prayer. woman who was at the Mass,
"Loria Russo, a
"Such a beautiful death"
A
lot of
wonderful folks took the time to let me deeply affected they were by my recent
know how
column, "A Death in the Cathedral." Among them was one letter which I must share a handwritten "thank you" from Ruth Otto. She is the widow of
—
Ray Otto, the man who died of a massive heart attack while attending a Mass I was celebrating at Saint Patrick's in New York City.
The column
described how a capacity crowd of worshippers at the Cathedral was suddenly drawn into Ray's death vigil. It was a holy day celebrating the Virgin Mary's unique role in our salvation, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It was as
powerful an experience of communal prayer and reflection as you can imagine.
Ruth explains that she received copies of my column from friends around the country: "You touched a lot of people. My husband was a wonderful man, and God certainly was very good to give him such a beautiful death." Such a beautiful death. Those words tell you that this
woman
of extraordinary faith. In the midst of the alarm and anguish of that chaotic moment at St. Pat's, Ruth graciously blessed and inspired all of us with her assurance that Ray couldn't be in better hands or in a better place. is
a
have all the Rockettes sign the program from the show. Nicole framed it and sent it to me. "Then there were all those people at Mass who were praying for me and Ray. It was very comforting. I was all alone, but I know God always gives
go on." Indeed. Strength came through the kind help of complete strangers. Ruth Otto's letter of thanks confirms the meaning of an old Irish greeting I regularly use to welcome out-of-towners to Mass: "There are no strangers here at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Only friends who have not yet had the oppor-
And it is also true, Ruth, that all of us who unexpectedly came to know you have been equally strengthened. Your love for your wonderful Ray and your faith in God at a time of unspeakable sorrow gave witness to that joy no one can ever take away.
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Here are just three to consider: 1. Your Endowment Will Endure Diocesan Foundation endowments are like artesian wells; they never run dry. That is because our policies prohibit us from spending the principal. Only the income can be used to meet the purposes of the endowment. For example, let's say you create an endowment to provide assistance to your parish or Catholic school. Once established, your endowment will generate financial grants every year to that entity. Even after you're gone, your endowment will live in perpetuity. A hundred years
Regular cash
Question
bread.
Others don't even seem
do
will
funds are growing in popularity as more and more donors discover the remarkable benefits they provide. Perhaps you have even thought of creating one of these funds yourself. Your endowment, should you establish one, will accomplish many things.
of The
Christophers.
Catholic paper about eucharistic bread. In some ways I feel sad that so much attention is given to the form of the
this parish. "
What your endowment Endowment
perfect tool to create a lasting legacy.
Father Thomas
Celiacs and reception of the Eucharist Q. I have read your two recent columns in our
As a person with celiac disease, who can eat nothing made of wheat, I realize people should be grateful just to receive Communion. It is apparent from our support group that celiacs are finally managing to get diagnosed. When there are enough of us, maybe some way will be foundfor us to be among those called to the supper
to
tunity to meet."
"Hail Mary,
Guest Columnist
sat
with me all day until my family came for me. When she learned that Ray and I had been to the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall, she arranged for her daughter, Nicole, who had a friend at Radio City to
you the strength
CINDY RICE
to the hospi-
Your endowment Church In a letter
on
this subject to the
American bish-
ops (June 19, 1995), Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, again affirmed that bread from which all gluten is removed is not valid for the Eucharist. If enough gluten remains to permit the making of bread, however, such flour could be used for Com-
munion. Low-gluten hosts, containing only about percent of normal gluten, are available now.
1
A
lot of people are still
under the impression that unless one receives the host, one does not receive Communion. That is wrong. It is Catholic doctrine, and always has been, that Jesus is no more or less present under the form of wine than of bread. I have heard even priests occasionally speak of ministering the "cup" with the precious blood, and then of ministering "Communion" with the host. Both are equally holy Communion, whether received separately or together.
Two
sources of information on what
Sisters
is
being
problem are the Benedictine of Clyde, Mo. at (800) 223-2772); and the this
Institut Voor Doven in the Netherlands, who supply Catholic distributors in the United States. The number for their host bakery is 011-31-735-588434.
will enable the Catholic
Western North Carolina
viable organization both
3.
to be a stronger,
now and
Your Endowment Will
in the future.
Inspire
When you
establish an endowment, you inyour Catholic community. That is, you deepen our financial foundation and lift us higher in the minds of fellow Catholics. Through your endowment, you say, 'This is an organization worthy of my resources. I expect the Church to
spire
be
return, however, to what I've said on this subject before. The most obvious solution is to receive Communion only under the form of wine. I
done to deal with
more
in
fulfilling its
mission far into the future."
Your prudent and forward-looking
decision
encourages us and challenges us to honor your "investment." Inspiration spreads to your family as well. Your children and grandchildren have added reason to appreciate their Catholic heritage. The ongoing impact of your endowment reminds them of who they are. It lifts their own sights and inspires a benevolent spirit. Your endowment will do more than endure, enable and inspire. Call me for information on ways you can establish an endowment in The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, at (704) 370-3320, or write to me at the Pastoral Center, 1123 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203. Cindy Rice the Diocese
is
director
of Charlotte.
of Planned Giving for
14 The Catholic News & Herald
March 31, 2000
the News
In
Rumor about nonexistent FCC petition circulating again By MIKE KILLEEN News Service
captures people's imaginations," Sis-
Catholic
ST.
—
CLOUD, Minn. (CNS)
The rumor
"There
Madalyn Murray O'Hair,
a self-
proclaimed atheist, is asking the FCC to consider limiting or banning religious programming. The letters say that O'Hair has been granted a hearing to discuss that proposal.
FCC
In addition, the
has received
mail claiming that O'Hair
filed a for-
mal petition (RM-2493) calling for an end to religious programs on radio and television. which have also The rumors been reported in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Diocese of Belleville, 111., in recent weeks are untrue, according to a statement on
—
—
the
FCC Web In
fact,
since 1995
site
(www.fcc.gov).
O'Hair has been missing
—
— FCC Web
—
site
statement
"The fact that the FCC has been forced to set up a Web site to deal
—
prohibit radio and television stations
with
to
FCC inquire into operating practices of stations licensed to religious organizations. The
from presenting religious programs,"
them," Mercy Sister Mary Ann Walsh, associate director of commu-
Lansman-Milam petition was denied by the FCC on Aug. 1, 1975.
nications for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, said by phone
FCC
"There
is
no
federal
tion that gives the
the
Web
site
law or regula-
FCC the authority to
statement says. "Actually,
the Communications Act (the law that
FCC
and defines its authority) prohibits the FCC from censoring broadcast material and interfering with freedom in speech in broadcasting. "The FCC cannot direct any broadcaster to present, or refrain
established the
from presenting, announcements or programs on religion, and the FCC cannot act as an arbitrator on the insights or accuracy of such material,"
the statement adds. "Broadcasters, not the FCC, nor any government agency, have the responsibility for selecting the programming that is aired
by their stations."
it
states
how
problematic
it is
has circulated periodically since 1975.
things, that the
"Since 1975 to the present time, the
has received and responded to mil-
from Washington. She told the St. Cloud Visitor diocesan newspaper that her office has received calls from around the country regarding the rumor and refers people to the FCC's Web site.
lions of inquiries about these rumors,"
is the first time it has risen few years," Sister Mary Ann said. "It's out there now. All of the sudden, we've had a spate of calls." Why does it happen? "They (the rumors) make it into the national folklore. I guess I don't know why it happens. I guess people believe it seems feasible, and it's something that would just send them over the edge. It
people are putting their efforts here, they're not putting them" in other important areas. O'Hair and two of her adult children vanished from San Antonio in 1995. Last December, a federal grand jury indicted a Michigan man on charges of kidnapping O'Hair, resulting in her death. Her body has never been found, t
"This
up
in a
...
According to the statement, the rumor
the victim, authorities
believe, of foul play.
ter
presenting religious programs."
fictitious
fices,
Mary Ann said. The petition quoted in the letters and e-mails RM-2493 was actually filed in December 1974 by Jeremy Lansman and Lorenzo Milam. They had asked, among other
no federal law or regulation that gives the FCC
the authority to prohibit radio and television stations from
that will not die about a
Federal Communications Commission proposal to limit or ban religious programming on television and radio is circulating again. According to e-mails and letters sent to a few St. Cloud diocesan of-
is
the
FCCs
statement
said.
"Many
FCC
have been made by the
efforts
to advise
the public of their falsehood."
The rumor "wastes a lot of time," Mary Ann, adding that "if
said Sister
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The Catholic News & Herald
March 31, 2000
Living the Faith
Brevard parishioner inspired by Day's example Day brought Nash another that much beauty and
By DIANNE RIGGS
"Through Dorothy Day's
Correspondent
BREVARD who come
— There
are people
into others' lives
—
writings
printed page
who, by what they
soft-spoken Brevard homemaker, writer and social activist, found such a person in the late Dorothy Day, who has been voted by Catholic scholars as the most important Catholic lay person of
disinherited
Gospel.
is
the core of the
No human being who
has ever
a
the 20th century.
lived
on earth
is
less
— Connie Nash There she came to know and love the disinherited from the streets, breaking bread and delighting in their personal histories, sharing in their prob-
learned that
gifts. Taking her cue from Christ himself, she found no one
I
Christ's love for the disinherited is the core of the Gospel," said Nash. "No
human being who
has ever lived on earth is less than loved by God. "Christ came to love the poorest of the poor, the most voiceless, the most angry, the most evil. Christ came for the least
among
us."
Dorothy Day, a Catholic social reformer, was one of those persons whose life touched the Church in significant ways. Her tireless work
among
the poor, the laborers, the disenfranchised, as well as, in picket
demonstrations and the Catholic Worker newspaper, left an indelible mark on the Catholic understanding of works of mercy. Day lived in community with the homeless at Hospitality House, which she and Peter Maurin had begun in the slums of New York and became the model for Catholic Worker houses across America, according to Nash.
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Nash. "Dorothy Day thought we needed to be creative and original in living out the Gospel in our own place in
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to be found in the hearts and of those who are shy or can't get out of their home, or whom others might pass by as inconsequential. "Sometimes the most dear and compassionate are without the resources we think are essential," said
sure
learned
that Christ's love for the
who
Connie Nash,
I
real-
trea-
lives
they embody, call people beyond themselves, closer to what God would have them become. say and
journals,
mi-
raculously, in person, or through the
—
and
ization:
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lems, joys and
lifestyle in
solidarity with the poor.
Early in their marriage, they were missioners to Nigeria. They live in a
modest home and work office.
Of
in a
modest
their four children, three
Photo by Dianne Riggs
Connie Nash, a fairly recent convert to Catholicism, says she was influenced in part by Dorothy Day. She and her husband have chosen to embrace a lifestyle in solidarity with the poor.
were adopted.
"My
greatest joys have
come from
hicle for lay people to minister to the
way
sharing community with people, including our own children, of different races, ethnic backgrounds, social classes and countries," said Nash. Indeed, the Nash residence has housed many people with nowhere else to go. Their dinner table has always been ready for the unexpected guest. "Instead of staying within the protected church institutions, Day
poor
and Maurin embraced the suffering in the streets inspired by Christ himself," said Nash. "They provided a ve-
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unlovable.
Like Day, Nash and her physician husband have chosen to embrace a
—
following the lead of the Nash. "She was unafraid to do what she believed in, even if she was the only one doing it." Following her mentor's lead,
history
in a
done American Catholicism
that had only been
historically in
through the religious orders."
Nash
attributes her fairly recent
conversion to the Catholic Church (she is a member at Sacred Heart parish in Brevard) in part to Day's influence.
"Dorothy Day,
like
me, had the
intuition that the best place for her to said Nash.
Day had an enormous
respect for
the Sacraments, hierarchy, basic doctrines and spiritual life of the Church.
for
black alcoholics in her town. She held day camps and motivational groups
and "Dorothy Day showed me that if you see a need and your heart is in it, just do it," Nash said. "You only need your heart and God and then go and do." for high-risk youth, both boys girls.
—
At present, Nash is hard at work seeking the abolition of the death penalty, through writings, demonstrations, friendships with victims' families and friendships with death row inmates and their families. She is also writing a novel corresponding to the above. "One of the most glaring instances of the disinherited of our culture today is the growing prison population," said Nash. "We're hiding our mistakes, our problems ones we don't want to look at. We're executing the least salvageable, and we think by this, we can erase our
—
society's mistakes."
She was also an avid reader of the Bible, said
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