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NEWS
2000
Number
1
Serving Catholics
in
Western North Carolina
in
the Diocese of Charlotte
Celebrating Jubilee
n sid Smoky Mountain
Back to
Vicariate gathers for
School See throughout
Labor Day Mass
this issue for
stories to wel-
By JOANITA M.
come the new
NELLENBACH
Correspondent
—
school year
Vatican says Catholic Christianity necessary for
salvation
...Page
7
Local News Sisters of
HERALD
&
Mercy elect new
leadership
BRYSON CITY Labor Day, and the worship space was packed. People sat in rows of metal chairs in and around Morgan Pavilion in Swain County Recreation Park. Others stood behind the chairs or sat with their children on blankets on the ground. Banners representing the vicariate's churches hung on stands behind the rows of worshipers. A small bulldog trotted in and out, pausing in front of Bishop William G. Curlin during his homily. "Well, hello, little one," the bishop said. "This pavilion is normally a place where people have picnics, but today it's the basilica of the Smoky Mountain Vicariate," Father George Kloster, vicar of the vicariate, told the group at the conclusion of a Jubilee
Year Mass celebrated by Bishop ...Page
5
Curlin and concelebrated by priests from churches throughout the vicariate.
Centenarian
has seen
Priests participating were Father Robert Bond, Glenmary, Holy Redeemer and Prince of Peace; Father Ray Williams, St. Joseph and Our
it
Photo by Joanita Nellenbach
Bishop William G. Curlin blesses the gifts for the Nantahala AIDS Consortium during a Labor Day Jubilee Mass in Bryson City. At left, standing, are Father George Kloster, Smoky Mountain Vicariate vicar, and
George
T. Sherrill of the consortium.
Lady of Guadalupe; Father Dennis
McGowan,
John and Immaculate Conception; Father C. Morris Boyd, St. Francis of Assisi; Father George M. Kloster, V.F., St. William and Immaculate Heart of Mary; FaO.S.A., St.
ther Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A., St. Margaret; Father James P. Cahill, St.
Mary; and Father Christopher Nowak, O.S.A., St. John. Rev. Mr.
all
Carl Hubbel of
St.
William also par-
During Mass, Bishop Curlin conferred the sacrament of Confirmation
20
on seven candidates
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Entertainment ...Pages
Editorials
14-15
& Columns ...Pages
again became a picnic site as attendees helped themselves to the homemade salads, pasta casseroles, baked beans, grilled chicken, hot dogs and desserts they had brought to the
16-17
The Catholic News & Herald has resumed
weekly publishing
its
Photo by Alesha M. Price
Back to School ... Thousands of young people across the Diocese of Charlotte are heading back to school as fall sets in.
Above, a
MACS
student
works on an assignment
schedule.
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Clarissa Garcia, Brittney Helton, Frankie Heminway, Ashley Korth, Jesse Korth, Chris Norcross, and Christine Tyndall from St. Joseph Church in Bryson City. Bishop Curlin also blessed a pile of gifts that vicariate churches had donated to the Nantahala AIDS Consortium. After the service, the pavilion
fvcry Week
at All.
Saints School in south Charlotte.
event.
They had
contributed
much
else.
Francis of Assisi parishioners planned the liturgy, using the Mass for the Progress of Peoples to emphaSt.
theme of justice. The Responsorial was, "Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever." St. Francis also provided lisize the Jubilee
Joseph set up the altar and arranged the chairs. The choir, directed by Joanne Kramer of St. Francis, included members of parishes throughout the vicariate. The day had a distinctly multicultural flavor. Prior to Mass, St.
John Tyndall conducted a Native American smudging ceremony, asking blessings for those assembled. Pe-
ticipated in the service.
...Page
turgical items such as vestments, bread, and wine. Parishioners, from
during the Mass English and Spanish, with responses in English, Latin and Spanish. "Espiritu," a Hispanic choir from St. Francis, sang several selections. Each parish in the vicariate had been asked to donate a specific item pillowcases, bed linens, books, and books on tape, among other things to the Nantahala AIDS Consortium, titions of the faithful
were
in
—
—
at the Offertory, a basket of the gifts
was included. Just before the end of Mass, Father Kloster asked that the brought forward.
rest of the gifts be
Men
and
women
carried in boxes,
baskets, and bags of
goods and placed front of the altar for the bishop's blessing and presentation to George T. Sherrill of the consortium.
them
in
"In lieu of an offertory collection,"
Father Boyd
said,
"I
suggested we
bring gifts for the Nantahala AIDS Consortium because the consortium covers all of the counties in the Smoky
Mountain
Vicariate."
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U.S.
bishops shared
The World
September
in Brief
Irish
the Public Security Bureau, it said. other people remained held and
bishops' concern on readings The U.S. WASHINGTON (CNS)
The
bishops shared concerns about cer-
added. U.N. force
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New Testament
2000
8,
whereabouts were unknown,
their
it
their
new
Lectionary, said a U.S. bishops'
offi-
seeks church help in reintegrating E. Timor militias DILI, East Timor (CNS) U.N. peacekeepers have enlisted the sup-
Father James Moroney, execu-
port of priests to help reintegrate mi-
tain
women
readings on
that the Irish bishops recom-
mended be omitted from cial.
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tive director of the U.S. bishops' Sec-
retariat for the Liturgy, said
interview Aug. 81: "This
in
litias
an
an issue
is
that the U.S. bishops addressed
10
years ago and one which I am gratified to see the Irish bishops dealing with as well." A document titled "Domestic Violence," issued Aug. 27 by two Irish bishops' commissions, de-
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land celebrated the 20th anniversary
1980, the pope expressed thanks for
anti-communist ripple efthroughout the region. Vatican Radio broadcast in Italian Aug. 31
Solidarity's fect
parts of the telegram, originally writ-
ten in Polish. "Solidarity," said the
CNS
photo from Reuters
Tapestries with images of Pope John XXIII and Pope Pius IX hang from St. Peter's Basilica Sept. 3. Pope John Paul II beatified the two popes along with three other churchmen during a ceremony that drew some 80,000 people.
Phoenix bishop slams
Francis Arinze, said some people in country do not seem to know that efforts are being made all around the world for harmony among people of other religions. In an interview in his
Rome
August, Cardinal Arinze would like those who support this Shariah law, let them take a good look at the world today. Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the in
said: "I
He
leaders can solve Shariah crisis VATICAN CITY (CNS) A Nige-
SYDNEY,
rian cardinal said the adoption of the
getting tough for the homeless and "at risk" living in budget accommoda-
I
added that the number of Muslims all
in
Arab countries together is less than Muslim population of Indonesia. As Olympics near, evictions
the
increase for homeless Australia (CNS) As the Olympic Games loom closer, life is
—
tions in Sydney. Welfare agencies are
watching developments with trepidation. "Evictions from boarding houses and other cheap accommodation are going through the roof," said
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Editor:
than 20 underground Catholics Conn. (CNS) ,— The
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Rentwatchers convener Beth Jewell. In the lead-up to the Sydney Games, hundreds of beds in boarding houses in the inner-western suburbs have been closing as owners seek to maximize returns by converting to backpacker hostels and other tourist accommodations. China, reportedly arrests more
The ,
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for 'hate ad' (CNS) Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. O'Brien was incensed about what he called a "hate ad" directed at Catholics in the Aug. 19 edition of the Arizona Republic,
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PHOENIX
world, does not have Shariah law."
Shariah Islamic legal system by some states in Nigeria is a mistake which, if not rectified, could create more problems for the country. The president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Nigerian Cardinal
the local church, said
Col.
newspaper
pope, "which set off a process of great changes in Poland and in all of Central-Eastern Europe, had as its foundation a common concern for man and his dignity." Cardinal says Nigerian religious
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U.N.
Brynjar Nymo, spokesman for the peacekeeping force. Nymo told Catholic News Service that about five groups of armed militias totaling about 80 to 120 men have returned to Alas and Same and are residing in the mountains. Nymo said that militias have contacted the parish priest there on several occasions, asking if it was safe for them to return to East Timor with their families. Lt.
of the Solidarity movement, Pope John Paul II praised the union for its work over the past two decades. In an
Aug. 30 telegram to Archbishop Tadeusz Goclowski of Gdansk, the Baltic port city where the workers' rights movement was founded in
society.
militias seeking to return to East
ment readings they said should not be used at Mass because they give "an
movement on 20th anniversary VATICAN CITY (CNS) As Po-
Timorese
Timor contact
nounced all forms of violence in marriage and identified seven New Testa-
undesirably negative impression regarding women." Pope praises Solidarity
into East
troops air dropped about 1,000 leaflets in Alas and Same districts in East Timor, about 40 miles east of the border with West Timor, requesting that
September
20-6
p.m.
Blessing and dedication of office, Asheville
September
MACS
21-6
new CSS
p.m.
Circle celebration, Charlotte
program. The Loyola Institute
for Ministry Extension
LIMEX
in
New
Program or
Orleans offers
a
master's of religious education or a master's of pastoral studies to students in partnership with a sponsoring diocese. For more information, call Julie Platte at (704) 847-8047 or Connie Milligan at (704) 535-4197.
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For those in be13 CHARLOTTE reavement ministry or those who are experiencing grief in their own lives, Janice Olive from Hospice of Char-
Phoenix's daily newspaper. The fullpage ad by the Sweetwater 7th Day
Adventist Association referred to the Catholic Church as a beast and the as the Antichrist. It was head-
pope
—
lined "Earth's Final Warning is the Mark of the Beast?" The Sweetwater 7th Day Adventists are from Athens, Term., and describe themselves as "not affiliated with the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists." Bishop O'Brien said he called executives at the newspaper to demand an apology. At first, executives responded that they were exer-
What
Amendment
cising their First
running the
rights
but they later agreed to apologize. In its Aug. 26 edition, the Republic ran a letter to readers from David Alley, vice president of advertising, headlined "Offensive ad needed additional scrutiny." in
ad,
3016 Providence Rd. For further details,
call
the church office at (704)
364-5431.
CHARLOTTE
—
The 50+ Club of John Neumann Church, 8451 Idlewild Rd., is having its monthly a.m. with meeting this morning at lunch and a program presented by the members. A love offering is also being taken from the attendants. For more information, call Gloria St.
1 1
821-1343. Rev. Timothy J. Patterson, rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and a founder of the Servant Leadership School of Greensboro, is presenting "Servant Leadership: Christian Vision for the Third Millennium" at the Franciscan Center, 233 N. Greene St. A love offering is being taken at this lunchtime session held from 12:10-1 p.m. For further information, call the center at Silipigni at (704)
14
GREENSBORO
—
September 23
lotte
Homilist for Investiture Mass for Order of Malta St Matthew Cathedral, Washington, D.C
cation: Stages
(336) 273-2554.
Gabriel Church Ministry Center,
The Kabaka 16 CHARLOTTE Dancers and Drummers of Our Lady
presenting "Bereavement Eduand Tasks of Grief tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. in the St. is
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September
2000
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Back to School
Recent study points to vibrant future for MACS system By
JIMMY ROSTAR
mendations made by Meitler in the study, those most urgently agreed upon by the school community are
Associate Editor
CHARLOTTE
—A
recent study
expansion needs within the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools system yielded a number of recommendations, pointing to one basic theme: growing enrollment demands of
addressing the needs expanded educational opportunities in the region's northern and southern ar-
new Catholic schools Charlotte metro area within the
"Part of the plan
an agreement that there is immediate need to address Kthrough-8 education in the northern area, is
study, commissioned in mid-
1999 by the MACS school board, was conducted by the firm Meitler Consultants, Inc., after lengthy discussion about how to best address the potential enrollment boom within the sys-
and
MACS
dren enrolled in Catholic schools here. The purpose of the survey? To assess opinions on the value of Catholic education, the need for new and expanded facilities, the willingness
Skube, superintendent of diocesan
by Meitler
in
the study,
those most urgently
cluded in the Meitler survey,
agreed upon by the
as
school community are
addressing the needs for
Improve Job,
Body •
Mind
-
Field
Live Healthier
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Thought
Field
Therapy
FOREST CITY — The
Health Counof Immaculate Conception Church, 1024 W. Main St, is sponsoring its "Unity Fiesta" today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event includes health screenings, Polish and Mexican foods,
cil
adults of
prizes for children. Proceeds will ben-
Sandy Murdock
at (704)
—
CHARLOTTE The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sons of Erin Division, is having its annual "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" party to raise funds in support of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The party begins at 5 p.m. this evening until 10 p.m. at the St.
Matthew Church Ministry Cen-
efit
ice
cream and games and
the church fund. For
mation,
call
nurse coordinator, 4017. 18
more
infor-
Claire Feldmeth, parish
CHARLOTTE
at
(828) 245-
— There
is
a free
orientation session held from 7-8:30
p.m. about the
Weigh Down Work-
shop program being held at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Re id Rd. The 12- week classes will be-
8015 Ballantyne Pkwy., with dinner and music provided by the Celtic Folkers and entertainment by area Irish dancers. For ticket and other information, call Mike Callinan at
gin on Sept. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the faith formation building. The idea is to replace devotion to food with a stronger devotion to God and spiritu-
(704) 841-9195, Tim Lawson at (704) 522-9728 or Gene McCarthy at (803) 831-8381.
Carol A. Galimberti at (704) 5545936. There is a men's 21 ASHEVILLE
ter,
Kannapolis, of
the in
ality.
in
Monroe.
findings of the survey, along
with recommendations from Meitler, were presented in May.
Union County and the communiMonroe by
of Weddington and
For more information, contact
—
—
cursillo
weekend taking place
at St.
Joan of Arc Church, 919 Haywood Rd., through Sept. 24. For more information, contact Dan Hines at (704) 339-2076. BELMONT Catherine's House, 402 Mercy Dr., is having its First Millennium Open House today at 2 p.m. The purpose of the open house is to showcase many of the new programs, offer tours of the facility and present the Mercy Sister Barbara Sullivan Volunteer of the Year Award to Mercy Sister Maureen Dees. Catherine's House provides transitional housing for women and children who are homeless. For further details, call (704) 825-9599. 22 CHARLOTTE The 5th Annual St. Ann Church Carnival is being held this weekend at 3635 Park Rd from 5-10 p.m. tonight and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sept. 23. Join the parish for food, games, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, a silent auction and more in support of the activity
—
—
one elemen-
was considered
tary school
talk of possibly building a
a short-
new high
school. St. Matthew Church, a parish planning expansion within the next two years, those gathered discussed the possibility of partnering with that parish to share facilities for parish and middle-school use. Another priority, they said, was deciding on how to best address the needs of a growing Charlotte Catholic High
At
that
is
School community. Options discussed included expansion of classroom, cafeteria and library facilities, as well as the addition of a fine arts center.
The
school board met through summer, poring over Meitler's recommendations, information from the town meetings, demographics, the
and
Meitler report points to a year 2000 to 2020 overall population or 401,478 growth of 34 percent people in the five-county region covered in Meitler's survey. Demographics were furnished by the Office of State Planning and the Office of Planning of the Diocese of Charlotte. The school board responded to Meitler's recommendations by including the Catholic school community itself. After distributing the re-
—
homemade
568-1573.
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The
for children ages eight tion, call
in
2010.
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and older and ages. For more informa-
in
As part of a "10-year vision," the Meitler report notes, the school system could serve families as far north as Statesville, northeast to Concord and Kannapolis, and east and south
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loose clothing, and the auditions are
St.
cord, St. Joseph in
The
Reduce Chronic Pain Academic, Sports Performance
of Consolation Church are having their auditions for the 2000-2001 season today from 10 a.m.-noon at the parish hall at 2301 Statesville Ave. Hopefuls are advised to wear
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term need. Discussion then pointed further into the future by including
Queen
As growth in the five-county region covered in the study continues at
Thought
Stress
and
southern areas.
diocese reaches out
Stop Smoking
Manage
Statesville,
Huntersville, St.
into
Hypnosis
a consensus for at least
Mark
region's northern
measure of looking at Meitler's recommendations," said Skube. At each meeting, the school board listened to concerns of families relaanother
tive to their regions: In Huntersville,
Mooresville,
the
to seek input in order for the school board to take that input as
Denver, St. Philip the Apostle in
opportunities
COACH&EL -
were Holy Church in
Therese
in
"The purpose of those meetings was
Spirit
expanded educational
As the community grows, the
17 recom-
Spirit -
Catholic parishes and cultural centers were in-
Belmont, and Our
children in the future.
Among
recommendations made
—
Mark Church in Huntersville, the other at St. Matthew Church in south St.
Charlotte.
Charlotte's
schools.
and ability to contribute financially, and whether parents plan to enroll findings?
The findings? Among 17
the school board hosted two town meetings one at sults to parents,
of
All
conjunction
with that is addressing the needs in the south for middleschool education for students who are already in the system," said Dr. Michael
tem. In January 2000, Meitler surveyed the entire community of families in the system, as well as local Catholic families who do not have chil-
The
in
young
of
nity
people.
eas.
decade.
The
growing commu-
tion for a rapidly
for
will likely lead to in the
an unprecedented rate, so too grow concerns in Catholic circles for educa-
letters
ioners.
and petitions from parish-
Following meetings with
chancery officials, the school board decided that the elementary school situation in the north and the middle school needs in the south would be the primary focus for now. St.
MACS' discussions continue with Mark Church in Huntersville and
St.
Therese
in
Mooresville to discuss
See MEITLER, page
11
center debt elimination fund. To find out more about the carnival, to volunteer or to donate items, call Lorelle Grant at (704) 357-0732, Jo Crisp at (704) 543-731 1 or Ted Peters at (704) 523-9233. The Charlotte 25 CHARLOTTE Independent Schools' College Fair, sponsored by Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte Latin School and Providence Day School, is being held at CCHS, 7702 PinevilleMatthews Rd., tonight from 7-9 p.m. Recruiting and admissions representatives from over 150 sched-
—
uled schools are on hand to discuss college options with students and parents. For
CCHS
more information,
call
at (704) 543-1127.
Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to the publication date.
4 The Catholic News & Herald
September
Back to School
8,
2000
Music industry leader gives credit to Catholic schools whom
AlLOS ANGELES though Phil Quartararo, president of Warner Brothers Music, is responsible for helping guide the careers of big-name artists, he is even more concerned with how to best raise his children in a world sur-
Around the time of the taping, Quartararo was interviewed by The Long Island Catholic, Rockville Centre's diocesan newspaper. In the interview, he attributed his love for music to his father, Ignatius, who, provided his family with a steady diet of jazz greats such as Duke Ellington and Louis
rounded by
Armstrong.
the public, because for every 10 new artists who are signed, he said perhaps three will make it big.
By STEVE Catholic
VIVONA
News
Service
(CNS)
—
celebrities.
"In this business
we
live
in
a
make-believe world," he said. "You travel all over the world. You stay the best hotels. You eat in the best restaurants. You go from the studio with Madonna to dinner in
with Eric Clapton.
It's
ridiculous."
The way you keep
it
all
in
check, he said, is to acknowledge that you're very fortunate. "I am not the star," he said, "but I have a very nice lifestyle. I have a
wonderful family." He also acknowledged that Los Angeles, in particular, is a "world of haves and havenots," which is why he devotes a lot of time to charity work. Quartararo, who is Catholic, appreared this spring as a guest on "Personally Speaking," a weekly television interview show airing on the Odyssey cable network. The show, funded by the U.S. bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign, is hosted by Msgr. Jim Lisante of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y.
Quartararo, a native of Long Island, attended Catholic schools and said his Catholic education taught him "not to mess around." But he said he didn't appreciate the schools' strict academic standards until he was older. When he was in high school, he said, he had to learn how to study and how to behave a certain way. "At 15 years old that's not a very attractive thing," he said, "but at 25 years old you're pretty happy to
have
it."
When he was 15, Quartararo had other things on his mind. He already had business cards made up with his parents' phone number. And with the assistance of a neighbor old enough to drive, he began traveling around Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island promising club owners he could provide them with bands. He didn't have the bands yet, but the following
friend drove
him
to
weekend his meet bands,
he promised club gigs. Before long, the family phone was ringing off the hook, and his house "became an agent's factory" where, he said, he put things together and took 15 percent off the top.
Today,
new
his challenge
is
finding
talent that will connect with
Quartararo also makes time for charity work, including the recent fund raiser he conducted for City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles that specializes in treating cancer patients.
Charity work, like his love for music, both stem from his father, a dentist who always made sure that the poor were able to receive medical assistance.
Quartararo, his wife, Carmen, and their two children are parishioners at St. Monica's Church in Santa Monica, a parish that he described as "true to the doctrine, but it's still comfortable enough that it's not abrasive." Quartararo has met with Cardinal
ground. "I was really impressed to sit with those guys," he said, adding that he was impressed that they took the time and energy to come to Los Angeles to talk with him. Quartararo said there was "a lot more common ground than people think" between his industry and the church. "We all have the same concerns, the same needs. We're all concerned about the children that will take our place in the world. '^ Other guests who have appeared on "Personally Speaking" this spring and summer included: former NFL player Mark Boyer, with the Federation of Christian Athletes (April 28); actresses Ann
Jillian
(May
12)
and Catherine
Hicks from "Seventh Heaven" (May 19); actors Stacey Keach (May 5), Johnathon Schaech (June 2) and Tom Bosley (June 16). Other guests include Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services in Washington, (May 26), and Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of
Los Angeles (June
9).
William H. Keeler of Baltimore P. Foley,
and Archbishop John
president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, about how the music industry and the church' can find some common
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September
8,
2000
Mercy new elect leadership for four-year terms
Sisters of BELMONT
—
The Sisters of the Americas Regional Community of North Carolina elected news leaders this summer during the community's annual chapter. Mercy of
of
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Around the Diocese
The new leadership team consists Mercy Sisters Rosalind Picot,
Rose Williams, president; Mary Cabrini Taitano, second councilor; Mary Jerome Spradley, third councilor; and Donna Marie Vaillancourt, fourth president; Paulette
vice
Concord, is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte with a degree in mathematics, and she received her master's degree in administration from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. She has taught at Catholic schools in Asheville and Charlotte and began teaching at Charlotte Catholic High School in 1973 in the math and religion departments. She was appointed assistant principal in 1978 and prin-
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said his
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foul
offered his condolences
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—
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From the Cover
Vatican says Catholic Christianity necessary for salvation By
JOHN THAVIS
Cardinal Ratzinger said the document was drafted in response to "the growing presence of confused or
of the popular idea that God cannot be fully grasped by any single his-
gions.
torical religion.
spect other religions, they
ing aim at the notion that "one religion is as good as another," a new Vatican document emphasized the "exclusive, universal and absolute" value of Jesus Christ and said the Catholic Church is necessary for sal-
erroneous ideas or opinions" in the church generally and in certain theological circles that cast doubt upon
The document drew a distinction between the "faith" of Christianity and the "belief of other religions: Christian faith, it said, was the accepof revealed tance
subscribe to the idea that "one reli-
vation.
among
News Service CITY (CNS)
Catholic
VATICAN
While acknowledging
— Tak-
Christianity's universal mission.
The
text said there was a tendency
that non-
Christians can be saved through a special grace that
comes from
communion with other Christian
downplay Scripture and to undervalue
tinues to exist fully only in
Iesus:
conthe Catho...
stitution.
relativistic
It
and the Church," was signed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
In a letter to the world's bishops, Cardinal Ratzinger said Pope John
between
reduced "to
ance."
sacred writings of other religions may have a value, but the Old and New Testaments are the only such writings inspired by the Holy Spirit,
One such
theory in "radical contradiction" with the Christian faith, it said, is that Christ's revelation is in-
—
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a reflection
the complicated issue of
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said.
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The
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tificially
religious pluralism."
as
grace,
the point of disappear-
warned
is
interreligious dialogue refers to
equal personal dignity of the partici-
Christianity and other
which seek to justify
said.
Paul II had approved the document and wanted its contents to be accepted by the entire church.
still in
religions are being ar-
"contrary to Catholic faith" and listed a series of truths it said must be "firmly held" by all Catholics. "The church's constant missionary proclamation is endangered today by relativistic theories which seek to justify religious pluralism," it
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to
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the church as an in-
declaration, titled
On
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salvation,
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gion
truth, while other reli-
modern
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"conceivable" that other diocesan priests will be
—
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even his closest advisers, the bishop sent to the Vatican a list of seven priests whom he recommended receive the title of "monsignor." Six months later, Rome sent back its affirmative response. Receiving the honors were Fathers Thomas P. Hadden, James P. Keaney, Gerald L. Lewis, Tim O'Connor, Michael P. Shugrue, John A. Wall, and John J. Williams. "I want this to be a tribute to them," Bishop Gossman said. "In many ways these men stand out in terms of their commitment, their dedication, their labor for the Kingdom of God." Bishop Gossman sent to Rome
named
in the future.
Religious priests can also receive the honor, but only through their individual orders and institutions. Msgr. Shugrue, speaking in his role as vicar for priests, said that members of the Council of Priests had requested in recent years the return of the practice to the diocese.
Msgr. Shugrue said, "in the spirit of cohesion and unity, the entire People of God in the diocese are also honored. If the church is a family, when something like this occurs, it is not meant to be private and personal." Msgr. Wall also has had a career that has varied between diocesan and pastoral positions, gaining a reputation in the diocese for taking jobs
where he was needed the most. Ordained in Rome Dec. 18, 1960, Msgr. Wall has also been rector of St. John Vianney Hall Pre-Seminary in Asheville.
the priests' curricula vitae, as well as
Msgr. Williams was ordained
why
Sept. 1978, at St. Mary, 16, Goldsboro, the only one of the seven
his personal observations "as to
deserving of the honor." It was the first time in his 25 years as Raleigh's bishop that he asked Rome to recognize any of his priests with
the person
the
8,
2000
names seven Diocese of Raleigh priests monsignors
By
Gossman
September
Around the State
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who
was
ordained
by
Bishop
Gossman. Most,
if
not
all,
of his priestly
munity of Santa Clara
in
Hidden Val-
all
For Msgr. Hadden, the honor recognized not so
much
whom
the people to
and who,
tered,
ley.
I
have minishave
their way,
in
ministered to me."
himself, but
Msgr. Lewis was ordained to Waters at Mary in Goldsboro, May 11,
the diversity in the Diocese of Ra-
the priesthood by Bishop
leigh.
St.
He
one of only two active African-American priests in the diocese and the diocesan vicar for AfricanAmericans. But he is also one of the
1961.
is
first
Msgr. Tim O'Connor, at 53 the youngest of the new monsignors, was ordained by Bishop Waters at Annunciation Church in Havelock,
Mass
March
pastors to regularly celebrate in Spanish. He has served as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove and Our Lady of Consolation in Charlotte. Msgr. Keaney, retired since 1994 and having never served in a major diocesan office, is still well known within his Hispanic ministry in the Roanoke Rapids area. Msgr. Keaney was ordained by Bishop Vincent S. Waters on May 27,
1973. rector at Sacred Heart Cathedral from 1992 to this summer, when he was assigned as pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes. He also 26,
He was
is currently dean of the Raleigh Deanery, diocesan director of liturgy, and diocesan master of cer-
emonies.
"When
papal honors are exthe Holy Father's way of honoring the whole diocese. In essence, the seven of us represent the clergy, and the diocese," he said. Bishop Gossman will invest the tended,
Lawrence in Asheville. Msgr. Lewis, vicar general and moderator of the curia of the Diocese of Raleigh since 1992, said, "I'm grateful to the Holy Father that he has honored the Church of Raleigh by naming seven of us. It's an honor I don't take personally, but on behalf of 1954, in St.
it's
seven new monsignors with the robes of the office during an investiture Oct. 30. The place and time of the event have not yet been determined.
career has been in diocesan parishes.
title.
"Generally I try to support the things that the Church supports and allows," he said. "And since Vatican
diocese's seven deaneries. "I'm very
we've never really developed anything else that amounts to that kind of recognition." Bishop Gossman added that it is
Since 1998, he has been pastor solely of Immaculate Conception and its missions of Posada Guadalupana, St. John in Ingold, and the new com-
II,
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that,"
he
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By CATHOLIC
"That careful approach preserved
—
the unity of the
munity during
Bishop Joseph Lennox Federal, reLake City, died Aug. 31: He was 90. A native of Greensboro, N.C, he was ordained to the priesthood Dec. 8, 1934. Bishop Federal served as priest and bishop under six popes Pius XI, Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul L and John Paul II. He was one of about a dozen U.S. prelates still living to have participated as a
a period of rapid change," he said. On the recent occasion of his 90th birthday, Bishop Federal said, "God has always been good to me, and I
tired bishop of Salt
cannot but wish that there were some more things I had been able to accom-
—
George
Bishop
Jan.
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tor of the Diocese of Salt
iary bishop for the
Nov.
Diocese of Salt Lake City and was or-
bishop of Sacramento,
13,
1960, Bishop Fed-
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— —
broke ground for numerous chapels, churches and schools and established new parishes throughout the state. In 1975, Bishop Federal began the extensive renovation of the exterior of the Cathedral of the Madeleine. The following year he ordained 14 Utah married men to the diaconate in the first ceremony of its kind in the
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also
non-Catholic churches."
The document
Salt
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He
two brothers, Robert Keegan
,
nieces and nephews.
In laying out
its
list
of positions
must be firmly accepted by Catholics, the document implicitly criticized those who promote a less absolute vithat
sion of the church.
These are people who de-emphasize Christ in order to find "common ground," who place great stress on the mystery of creation but keep silent about the mystery of Christ's redemption, and
in the
establishment of Birthright of Utah, a nonprofit organization that meets the needs of pregnant women. In 1976, Bishop Federal presided over a solemn eucharistic celebration in the Salt Palace. The event honored the bicentennials of the expeditions of
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said, "and a happy and loving family. I have had a happy life in the priesthood and a blessed assignment as bishop of the church in Utah, with its dedicated and exemplary members."
Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald, diocesan vicar general, said Bishop Federal "brought deliberation, patience and fairness to every considerof Vatican
From 1935 parishes
he
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Diocese,
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"Clearly the disparity in the per-pupil costs between Catholic
study released recently by the National Catholic Educational Asso-
and government schools proves
fi-
that dollars have never been the
nances and future of the nation's Catholic elementary schools. According to the Balance Sheet for Catholic Elementary Schools: 1999 Income and Expenses, the average per pupil cost for Catholic elementary school students was $2,823 in 1999. This compares to a projected per pupil cost of $6,600 for government-sponsored schools, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
reason for Catholic educations success," said Dr. Robert Kealey,
ciation
September
Back to School
(NCEA), reports on the
executive director of the
Elementary Schools Department at NCEA. "Discipline and values-based education are the fundamental principle that promotes excellence and draws families to our schools. Research studies have shown that parents place their children in Catholic schools
for several
reasons, because of
Where the Schools Are Of the 250 Catholic schools built during the past decade, 55% of the elementary and 42% of the secondary are in suburbia.
in
Catholic elementary schools
their high
academic standards,, program and their secure and disciplined
many
their religious formation
said Dr. Kealey.
learning environment." Dr. Kealey added that this priority has prompted parents to enroll children in Catholic schools in increasing numbers new data also released today indicates that Catholic school enrollment has increased steadily over an eight-year period. "This increase is against a backdrop -of rising tuition costs," noted Dr. Kealey. "The average tuition in Catholic elementary schools is $1,787, up 8 percent since 1997." Dr. Kealey added that although tuition has increased, the rate of increase slowed nearly 50 percent during the last study period. The big gap between tuition costs and per-pupil cost is most often closed by parish subsidies (88 percent of the schools receive one)
academic achievement of Catholic school students over students in
and development programs, he
parents are enrolling their children earlier as well as in greater numbers, with some schools receiving registrations as soon as the childs birth. Catholic schools are responding to the great demand for early education: 94 percent of the schools have kindergartens and over half
—
added. In addition, the study reports that over 80 percent of the schools have some form of tuition assistance.
Nearly half of Catholic schools report having an endowment program up 9 percent from two years ago.
—
Taj
1
rnruP
2000
8,
Parents support moral growth Accelerating parental support bodes well for the future of Catholic
families of
modest incomes,
"Parents recognize the superior
government-owned schools, particularly in the inner cities," he noted. "Studies also show that par-
ents acknowledge that children must be exposed to a total education,
which includes growth
in reli-
gious awareness and moral principles."
Regarding academic outcome, Dr. Kealey said that Catholic school stud'ents out-scored their publicschool counterparts in every area
on standardized reading, math,
including science and writingaccording to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (U.S. Department of Education,
tests,
1998).
The Balance Sheet
indicates that
programs.
offer pre-kindergarten
Early childhood centers are filled to capacity and 40 percent have a waiting list for admission.
education, in spite of the personal financial sacrifice it exacts from
Source: The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), 2000.
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Meitler Study, from page 3 possibilities for the north, while St.
expansion
in the south,
Skube
Study of Expansion Needs for MACS
Matthew Church remains
a strong candidate for
said.
He
noted that, if the partnerships are struck soon, the elementary and middle schools could be in operation within the next few years. "What we are looking at is how to partner with parishes so that, with limited funds and limited facilities, we would utilize the facilities to the best possible potential," he said. Skube noted that such plans would follow models like St. Gabriel School, which is housed in parish facilities. Once school is not in session in evenings, in summer and during holidays, for instance the parishes use the facilities for a host of
—
—
and programs. The parish-partnership model is traditionally used elementary schools throughout this and other dioceses, Skube said. activities
Only one elementary school stand-alone
facility
Concerning the
in
MACS —
in
All Saints in south Charlotte
other
—
is
a
not partnered with a particular parish. possibility of a high school in the north,
Skube
said, that initial
process could takesix to seven years.
'That point in time would be when we have enough students in elementary schools who would go on to attend the high school," he said. "Taking programs and economics into account, we must have a certain number of students to run a Catholic high school, which would be more of a larger facility." Contact Associate Editor
Jimmy Rostar
by calling (704) 370-3334, or e-mail
jtrosta r@charlottediocese. org.
The following recommendations concerning existing and anticipated needs in Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools are part of a study conducted by Meitler Consultants, Inc. The diocesan Schools Office is currently focusing most immediately on elementary school needs in the north and middle school needs in the south.
Recommendation
1: Open a new elementary school in the Huntersville area or the Mooresville area as soon as possible. The school should be K-8 with three classes per grade level.
Recommendation
2: Open a new elementary school in either the Highland Creek area or Concord area. The school should be K-8 with two sections per grade level, expandable to three sections at
some
later date.
Recommendation
3: Within 10 to 15 years anticipate that elementary school may be needed in the northern area.
Recommendation
Build a
4:
new elementary school
a third
in
the
Weddington/Hwy
16 area. This elementary school should be K to .8, built for three classes per grade and potentially expandable to four classes.
Recommendation
New
Catholic Schools
Over 250 Catholic schools have opened in the past decade, including 37 in the 1999-2000 school year.
5: As population continues to grow, it should be anticipated that another elementary school will be needed on the south side of Charlotte at a later date. It is recommended that the Diocese purchase land for this potential school northeast of Hwy 74 near the county line.
Recommendation 6: St. Gabriel School needs one room to accommodate four sections of each grade tional classroom
is
needed
in
additional classlevel. The addi-
2003-04.
Recommendation
7: St. Ann School needs two new classrooms to accommodate three sections of K to 5th grade. If preschool is discontinued at St. Ann in 2001, new classrooms will be needed in
2002-03.
Recommendation
8:
St.
Patrick School needs one new classroom to to 5th grade. The additional class-
accommodate three sections of K room is needed in 2001-02.
A
Recommendation
9:
determine the best
site for a
data based study should be conducted to
second middle school.
Recommendation
10: Steps should be taken to adjust the scheduling and program at Charlotte Catholic High School to accommodate more enrollment so that all graduates from Holy Trinity Middle School will have access to a Catholic high school education.
Source: The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), 2000.
11: A site for a new high school on the north side of Charlotte should be acquired soon while land is still available at a reasonable price.
Recommendation
12: A new high school on the north side should be planned within the next five to eight years.
Recommendation
Recommendation
Building stronger foundations for our future
one brick at a time, one student at a time.
—
Steps should be taken to add 6 to 8 classHigh School to ease enrollment pressure until a second high school opens. Expansion of the library and cafeteria should also be studies and possibly included in this phase of building.
rooms
13:
to Charlotte Catholic
When the new high school has been pro14: vided on the north side of Charlotte, steps should be taken to enhance the Charlotte Catholic High School facility by adding a
Recommendation
fine arts center.
15: As MACS opens new schools in new areas, parishes served by these schools should become part of MACS. As new parishes are established in the Charlotte Mecklenburg area, they should automatically become part of MACS assuming MACS serves their parishioners.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
17: Parishes should be required to evaluate the need for constructing new education buildings to specifications that could be used as an elementary school.
.
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September
Back to School
8,
2000
New school leaders helping to guide young minds ALESHA
By
M. PRICE
Staff Writer
CHARLOTTE — The sea of edumany
cation has
waters
-
vessels sailing
on
its
each bound for similar ports,
and two of those scholastic ships have new captains at the helm this year. New, friendly faces are walking the halls of a diocesan elementary and high school this year, and the students, these principals and an assistant principal are adjusting to a
school year and
new
new
administrative
teaching as a college senior, the New native decided to dedicate his life to God and entered the novitiate at Our Mother of Good Council in
New
and the trucking industry. After many years of work in education later
his focus has led
life,
him
to his
position as principal of Charlotte Catholic High School in Charlotte. After six years of the service and his family's trucking business, he en-
Holy Apostles' College, where he graduated with a double major in
As an Augustinian
Washington Theological Union in Washington D.C. to study theology, and then, went to St. Thomas Univer-
Peru
as a mis-
sionary working to establish education programs and better living conditions and teaching the local parishioners and residents.
Father Cassidy's desire to beled him back to Wash-
ington Theological Union to seminary in 1986. In order to do research on his master's thesis, "Just War and Revolution," he spent a couple of months in Nicaragua during the turbulent period of the Contra War. "It was a growing experience," said Father Cassidy of his time spent in the war-ravaged country. "Many people were caught in the middle of it, and it made me angry that people could be completely put through the ringer because of world politics." He came back from his experience and earned his master's degree in theology and was ordained in 1990. Over the years, Father Cassidy has learned how to juggle many things. He had his own practice in marriage and family therapy, taught high school, served as a guidance counselor and served on the faculty at
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Mark Akerman Some would say that education runs in Mark Akerman's blood because his father
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and
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mother,
returned to Florida, his home state, to teach reading and math. North Carolina called him back to Appalachian State, and he earned a second bachelor's degree in history education in 1991. He worked as an
a college professor, retired,
works
in
university administration. Akerman combined his love of history with his education background to arrive at his current profession as principal of St. Pius School in Greensboro. "My first real love was the study
of history, and
and
archivist,
X
his wife
Angie worked
as the assistant to the athletic direc-
The couple moved back to and their son Cole, now five, arrived. He then began his career in tor.
developed a love for teaching kids about it," said Akerman. "We all need to have an appreciation of where we come from."
Florida,
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Akerman transferred colleges a couple of times because he wanted the personalized attention from a smaller school. Those decisions led him to
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come ordained
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life, di
of learning another city and school, but he feels comfortable in his new but familiar environment. "I love teaching and administrative work because young people are our future, and the classroom is where it hap-
currently.
spent time
Appalachian State University Boone, N.C., where he earned
the task
Dr. Michael Skube, superintendent of schools said, "Father Jim comes to CCHS with a wealth of ex-
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Back to Schoo
school enrollment increased over
numbers surge out to everyonethousands of families remain on admission waiting lists, and thousands more find Catholic education is unattainable due to eco-
Principals, from page 12 "I
faith
was attracted
because of
to the Catholic sense of tradition
its
and history."
nomic limitations." Dr. DeFiore continued: "Our greatest challenge in 2000 and beyond is working for a just educational system in this country. Our waiting lists and new schools are a testimony to parents' motivation to choose
demand
for Catholic education, climbing enrollment, and longer
Catholic schools.
waiting lists have fueled the school openings," said Dr. Leonard DeFiore, NCEA president. "We expect this trend to continue throughout the next
parents
his
way
principalship at St. Pius
to finance their school choice?"
Elementary and Secondary
numbers
decade."
Dr. DeFiore made the announcement based on data included in the updated United States Catholic El-
ementary and Secondary Schools 1999-2000,
NCEA's annual
statisti-
on schools, enrollment and According to Dr. DeFiore, 250 new Catholic schools have been opened within the past decade. cal report
staffing.
Dr. Robert Kealey, executive diNCEAs Elementary School Department, said that the total number of Catholic elementary/middle school students is 2,013,084. "Of special note is the continued increase in preschool admission. rector of
Over 50 percent of Catholic now provide preschool pro-
schools
The NCEA president also reported that overall student enrollment has increased by some 86,000 students in the last seven years, while nearly half of Catholic schools have a waiting list for admission. Waiting lists are now the norm in suburban schools, and where scholarship sup-
grams, and 94 percent have kindergartens. It's clear that parents recognize the value of early childhood education and are looking to Catholic schools for a values-based curriculum and academic excellence," said Dr.
port is available in inner-city schools, excess demand has resulted in lottery-like" selection systems. "It is gratifying that as Catholic schools celebrate the 75th anniver-
tor,
Society of Sisters decision, demand for faith and valuesbased education continues to grow," sary of the Pierce
said Dr. DeFiore. flect
v.
"These
statistics re-
sure and steady growth in the
Catholic school system. The confidence in Catholic education is tremendous." The Pierce decision, a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 1925, established the legal right for parents to send their children to Catholic and other private schools. Reflecting on those students and parents unable to attain slots in Catholic schools, Dr. DeFiore observed, "The good news isn't reaching
Kealey.
Michael Guerra, executive direcNCEA Secondary Schools Department, reported that 639,954 students are enrolled in Catholic high schools, up from 635,742 students
After teaching for two years and earning his master's of education from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Akerman worked as a prin-
"Naturally we are pleased that enrollments in Catholic secondary schools continue to rise, but there is a long list of those who cannot afford tuition, in spite of financial aid packages available at the majority of our schools," said Mr. Guerra. "Catholic school leaders are therefore essential partners in the school choice move-
ment. We are committed to justice and equal educational choice for all parents and children."
"I
commitment," said
have loved every minute of
it."
Named
after the
hometown
in
Carmelite order lived in her
who
Kentucky, Kessler
taught three years of early childhood
Diocese of Augustine, Fla. It was the superintendent of schools in that Florida diocese who encouraged him to venture out for personal growth and search for open principal positions;
cipal for five years in the St.
with his new
search ended
X
School.
"My short-term goal is to get to know everyone, and my long-term is to make it to June 7," said Akerman with a laugh. "I really want to make sure the school maintains its
goal
strong Catholic identity and to develop the relationship between the pastor and the school. He would also like to encourage families to support the local high school and to increase
number of students who attend
the
Bishop McGuinness High School. "Akerman brings the excellent experience of being a principal of a Catholic school in Florida to St. Pius," said Dr. Skube. "Some of his roots and
background are from North Carolina, and we are very fortunate to have him here and working with Father
Anthony Marcaccio,
X
at St. Pius
the
new
pastor
education and worked for the last 14 years in elementary and middle schools in northern Kentucky, Indiana and Florida. During that time, she and her husband Dave, now a quality assurance manager for elderly residential care, also owned and operated a small restaurant. She raised three daughters Carolyn, Maureen and Anne, who has Down's Syndrome. "Being a parent with a handicapped child opens your world to new opportunities and challenges, and it has been an unbelievable experience,"
Church."
said Kessler.
Carmel Kessler Everything is new to Carmel Kessler
last year.
Kessler.
of cloistered nuns
the past year by 4,600 students, bringing the total enrollment to over 2.6 million, according to a recent study published by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Thirty-seven new Catholic schools opened for the 1999-2000 school year, bringing the total to 8,144 schools nationwide. "Increased
But what about the millions of who have the desire but no
lifetime
a
is
—
North Carolina, Greens-
boro, even her position as assistant principal of St. Pius
X
School
is
un-
The assistant prinnew this year at the
charted territory. cipal position
is
school, and Kessler
is
blazing a
trail..
has bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky at Louisville, and her love of education is derived from influential teachers in her own
Kessler
Akerman said, "We are both familwith similar education systems in Florida, and we are each focusing on iar
different aspects of the school, different
grade levels, etc. I couldn't be happier with the professional relationship we have developed in such a short time." Kessler said that she "was in the right spot at the right time" for the
new
am
and
excited to take on the
new
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Readings
8,
2000
Weekly Scripture Readings for the week of Sept. 10 - 16, 2000 Sunday, Isaiah 35:4-7, James 2:1-5, Mark 7:31-37; Monday, 1 Corinthians 5:1-8, Luke 6:6-11; Tuesday, 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Luke 6:12-19; Wednesday (St. John Chrysostom), 1 Corinthians 7:25-31, Luke 6:20-26; Thursday (Triumph of the Cross), Numbers 21:4-9, Philippians 2:6-11, John 3:13-17; Friday (Our Lady of Sorrows), 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-27, Luke 2:33-35; Corinthians 10:14-22, Luke 6:43-49 Saturday (Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian),
Word to Life September
1
Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 8:1-3;
Saturday,
1
Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49,
Luke 8:4-15
A quick take on
Mark
3) Gospel:
emy was
my hushad the chance to
Several years ago
Tommy
band
revisit
firebase in
a
Vietnam
where he had been stationed in 1969 during the war. The area
labs.
did not beget peace in
—
God's vindication dying in that
war, as in others before it, for the human sin of all that begets war. In peace and reconciliation and this man named
recollected, for his jour-
expe-
While they walked
around, a local constable unobtrusively appeared, probably to see who these foreign visitors were. With the help of an interpreter, Tommy engaged the man in conversation, and soon the two
—
—
a battle
more than 20 years
before.
was an extraordinary mo-
It
ment
for
Tommy
after repeatedly
Tommy
Trung could fully see each other now, their eyes having been opened to one another's humanbecause of God's entrance
ity,
into their relationship. That's how God comes, and that's how he opens our eyes and ears to him. He plunges through the sin and enters on his own terms. When we accept those terms, we come to know him.
as they quietly
QUESTIONS: What continuing
spoke about their experience of war, that particular firefight and about their lives since then. They finally embraced and, as they did, all the "baggage" of war that
in
clings for years to those involved
for fear that
away. "For me, the war was
fell
Source: The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), 2000.
War
Vietnam. Nations finally laid down arms, and peace among people slowly grew through rec-
Tommy
in
\ 4
Godly way.
onciliation
of them realized, incredibly, that they had both been there at the same time on opposite sides
V
tells us how our eyes are opened when God comes to us in his
A few Vietnamese children wandered about the site as rience there.
Over 90 percent of Catholic schools have computer
there.
In today's first reading Isaiah
nalist colleagues, his earlier
Technology and Catholic schools
North Vietnam-
They would simply
an area knowing the en-
fire into
7:31-37
vegetation.
issues and statistics
explained.
had told me how during battles on those Vietnam-
ese soldiers.
was a hill just outside a small town and now overgrown with
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SNAPS
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Tommy
actually see the
Psalm 146:7-10 James 2:1-5
2)
1
1
finally over,"
ese firebases- the troops couldn't 1) Isaiah 35:4-7a
1
Readings for the week of Sept. 17 - 23, 2000 Corinthians Sunday, Isaiah 50:4-9, James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35; Monday, 11:17-26, 33, Luke 7:1-10; Tuesday (St. Januarius), 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31, Luke 7:11-17; Wednesday (Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Companions), Corinthians 12:31-13:13, Luke 7:31-35; Thursday (St. Matthew), Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13, Matthew 9:9-13; Friday,
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Entertainment
Networks making earnest efforts to serve young viewers —
HOLLYWOOD
Noggin, and Viacom is giving CBS an infusion of audience-proven Nickelodeon shows to fill up CBS' Saturday
(CNS) If anything good comes out of the rush of media giants buying each other, it's that children's television may get
schedule for the upcoming season. An even better bonus: CBS' Saturday kid shows won't have any commercial advertisements. It's a tactic Viacom used when launching the Land cable channel four years ago: No commercials until the channel obtained 20 million homes. There's no stated, ratings goal for the CBS shows to reach before ads resume, and the commercial-free kids' block doesn't mean there won't be plenty of promotional ads for CBS or Nickelodeon shows, but it's a wel-
more attention. ABC's Saturday-morning kids' lineup was moribund until the Walt Disney Co., famous for bringing young ones to the screen, bought it in
TV
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— with
come respite regardless. Viacom also owns UPN, but
quality edu-
programming.
cational
With CBS having been bought
Disney-supplied programming totaling 10 hours to appeal to young audiences and meet the Federal Communications Commission's requirement for at least three hours weekly of programming designated as educational
educational or informational in their approach, were roundly ignored by children last year and pretty much all of last decade.
—
But Viacom owns the popular Nickelodeon cable channel, as well as spinoff cable services Nick
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The WB network is owned by Warner Bros., which has known how to amuse both kids and adults for decades with its "Looney Tunes" and "Merrie Melodies" cartoons featuring the likes of Bugs Bunny and the Road
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Catholic Schools build community
A is
The document "To Teach
Did" defined Christian community: "As God's plan unfolds in the life of an individual Christian, he grows in awareness that, as a child of God, he does not live in isolation from others. From the moment of Baptism he becomes a member of a new and larger family, the Christian community. Reborn in Baptism, he is joined to others in common faith, hope, and love. This community is based not on force or accident of geographic location or even on deeper ties of ethnic origin, but on the life of the spirit, which unites its members in a unique fellowship. In this community one person's problem is everyone's problem and one
School
as Jesus
Pope praises adoption
of
children as courageous
work of love By
JOHN NORTON
Catholic
VATICAN CITY
News Service Pope John Paul (CNS)
—
II praised the adoption of children as a courageous "work of love" and said adoptive families
offer a valuable witness to society.
of so many children without families suggests adoption as a concrete way of love," he told some 7,000 participants of the Jubilee for Adoptive Families in St. Peter's
"The existence
itself
Basilica Sept. 5.
'Tour decision and your commitment are an and generosity for all of
invitation to courage
society, in order that this gift be ever greater
valued,
promoted and
legally supported," he said.
The jubilee was organized by
the Missionarof Charity on the third anniversary of the death of their founder, Mother Teresa. Most of the participating families were Italian and had adopted children from India and Romania. The pope said adoptive families provide a valuable witness in the face of self-centered "con-
is everyone's victory." Thus, the Catholic school community may be identified by members who share faith, hope, and love. In the "Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School," it is pointed out that great stress is put on the environment of forming the climate of a school in order to establish a climate to assist in the formation process of students. Our challenge is to turn the "schoolhouse" into a "schoolhome" which is a moral equivalent of home for our young which will be responsive to the needs and conditions of the
person's victory
children and their parents. In order to build community, students, parents, and school personnel need to understand and actively participate in the shared vision of the Catholic School. Every aspect of the school community needs to be involved in a carefully planned process to support the philosophy of the Catholic school. Community is also formed by Catholic schools affirming the dignity of each student and appreciating student diversity. Intrinsic to the Gospel-based environment of the school is the realization and implementation of individual dignity.
DR. MICHAEL
SKUBE
Guest Columnist
Catholic Schools form
community through the
teaching of peace and justice. Teachers are urged to cultivate a global consciousness for a more just
immecommunity of the student and the Catholic school. These involve providing the appropriate society and to apply justice principles to the diate
support of social action and assisting to finding solutions to these issues.
"Lay Catholics in Schools: Witnesses to Faith" summarized the responsibility of the Catholic educator: "The vocation of every Catholic educator includes the work of ongoing social development: to form men and women who will be ready to take their place in society, preparing them in such a way that they will make the kind of social commitment which will enable them to work for the improvement of social structures, making these structures more conformed to the principles of the Gospel." Community is also formed by developing a col-
between
a Catholic school
partnership based on faith. This collaboration insists upon an integration of the school with the
See
modern
little
Coming of Age
society.
Pope
are
two very different popes, three others VATICAN CITY (CNS) At a jubilee
—
lit-
urgy that followed weeks of controversy, Pope John Paul II beatified two very different popes: the universally popular John XXIII, who convened the Second Vatican Council, and Pius IX, who the pope said was "much loved, but also hated and slandered." Celebrating Mass Sept. 3 in St. Peter's Square in front of about 80,000 people, the pope also declared as "blessed" French Father William Joseph Chaminade, founder of
Mary religious order; Abbot Joseph Columba Marmion, an Irish-French Benedictine; and Italian Archbishop Tommaso Reggio, known for his service to the young and poor. the Society of
life all
bound
lined
SKUBE,
page
18
up and ready to go, so
minidisasters happen, as they
to do, at least
one part of your
life
will be
under control.
The
kids
knew
that their classes in high school
would probably be harder and that the social scene might be a challenge in any number of ways. That was a given, they said. So it made sense to go into that with the practical details of
AMY WELBORN CNS
Columnist
Advice From Eighth-Graders: Entering a New School Last May, at the end of the school year, I had the wonderful privilege of leading a retreat for a small group of eighth-graders. They were students in the Catholic school my own children had attended, so
some of the
faces
were familiar
as
were a
names. It was a fun day, as those kinds of things usually are. It was also, after a couple of hours of warming up and getting comfortable, a day of honest reflection and decision making.
lot of the last
the transition from grammar may not be as dramatic as the other, similar life steps that frame it: starting school for the first time and then, 12 years later, graduating and going on to college. But it's still a pretty big
For you
see,
school to high school
beatifies
things in
when mishaps and
He
noted that some couples decide not to have children for selfish reasons or are discouraged by economic, social or bureaucratic obstacles. Meanwhile, he said, other couples want a biological child so badly that they turn to "morally reprehensible practices" in medical science, an apparent reference to artificial insemination. The pope said that adopting children and treating them as one's own "means recognizing that the relationship between parents and children is not measured solely by genetic parameters." Based on gift of self, the relationship between adopted children and parents "is so intimate and lasting that it is not at all inferior" to the relationship between biological children and their parents, he said. The pope said Mother Teresa lived her religious title with "a special intensity," becoming a true mother to the poor whom she ministered. "A mother is recognized by the capacity to give of self" he said. "She never tired of 'adopting' her poor as children."
This collaboraand parents is a
laborative relationship with parents.
tion
ies
tradictions" found in
2000
Back to
basic tenet of the mission of Catholic schools
to build "community".
8,
and these kids knew it. They were going from a small school which some of them had attended since kindergarten, and a small class of about 25, to a completely different scene. Big campuses, lots of strangers, a slew of different teachers all with different expectations, more responsibility and more pressure.
deal,
How, we wondered together, could these students make this transition go as smoothly as possible? They put their heads together, and after a few minutes the answer came and pretty consistently from group to group: Be prepared. Have the
—
life
organized.
Make
sure you know your bus number, they said. Write your locker combination down, and keep a copy somewhere safe. Have your clothes
picked out the night before. Do the same with your school supplies so you don't have to be scrounging around for a pen and a notebook, worried about missing your ride and being late, all at the same time you're stressing about whether you're going to be able to find your classrooms during the day. And there's one more thing the students came up with: Pray. It's a good thing to remember any time and all the time. Pray. No matter what the transition, no matter what the situation. Remember as you're going to that new school or even just starting a new year in your same old school: You're not alone. There is, indeed, someone who understands how stressed out you are, and how worried you are about fitting in and succeeding.
That someone
is
God.
it would be a good two minutes the morning of the first day of school, get quiet and remember that God's right there with you. Tell him how you're feeling. Tell him what you're worried about. Then be quiet for a minute, letting him talk to you.
So, the eighth-graders said,
idea to take
Listen.
Yup. That's what those eighth-graders said they were going to try to do. It's what they said you should do. Pretty good advice, wouldn't you say?
September
2000
8,
Light
The Catholic News & Herald 17
& Columns
Is
transformed. Corporal punishment has been decidedly rejected in favor of professional counseling tech-
One
Candle
niques. Teachers
offer traditional
still
Back to School
religious
where religion used to be about doctrine, the emphasis now is more on values. Teachers encourage students to reflect and act on social justice issues, community service projects principles, but
FATHER THOMAS
and personal moral development. J.
McSWEENEY
The Ten Commandments rooms and
Guest Columnist
halls
are posted in class-
FATHER JAMES HAWKER Guest Columnist
along with banners that read,
"Believe in Yourself and
"Open Wide the Doors
to
Each day begins with prayer. Students regularly attend leadership courses and spiritual retreats which promote character as well as respect and consideration for different points of view. Christ."
School Days: Then and Now Going back to high school a Catholic high
—
—
in September 2000 is sure different from school my experience forty years ago. Other than the crucifix
on the
wall, the only familiar signs
from
my
days are the framed icons held up to us for inspiration: John F. Kennedy, the first and only Roman Catholic president, and the Pope, now John Paul II rather than John XXIII Change is everywhere. The classrooms are nearly empty of nuns, priests and brothers. Priests account for less than 1 percent of the 157,000 teachers in Catholic schools. Ninety-three percent are lay people, while nuns make up 5.5 percent and brothers less than 1 percent. With the disappearance of Roman collars and the black-and-white habits, the once all-Catholic student population has also changed dramatically. A record 13.4 percent of the 2.6 million students are non-Catholic. Not only are enrollment figures up throughout the country; 40 percent of all Catholic elementary and secondary schools report waiting lists of young people of all faiths trying to get in. Just as Catholic schools are experiencing this extraordinary revival, many of the long established-features of Catholic education are being .
In Milwaukee,
where about 3000 students attend
Catholic schools under a voucher program, students
may
elect not to participate in religious activities, but
there has not been a single request to do so.
Yet, beyond changes and adaptations, there is something fundamentally constant in the Catholic experience. Father Bill O'Malley of Fordham Prep in the Bronx describes it as Catholic education's enduring purpose "to stimulate curiosity into the most fundamental of all questions: 'What are people for?' If we find the answer to that, we'll be happy, successful and fulfilled." Indeed, my happiest memories are of teachers who believed their first task was to pique my curiosity about what being human is all about, teachers
—
who never It,
too,
God
lost patience
with
He wants is
incessant
"Why?" ask.
created us to be curious, to wonder, to think. us to use these gifts well, not just to satisfy
ourselves, but to help others. faiths
my
one of the questions we were born to
is
Embracing people of all
a sign of hope for the future. That's
today's Catholic school
young people
to
go out
is
why
so well positioned to train
into "the real world."
Question
Giving Children Communion Wine .At what age may a child receive Communion under the form of wine ? On a trip this summer I saw a youngster, about 1 1 years old, receive the wine from the
We were confused.
priest.
Isn 't
it
unlawful
to
Corner
give a child
I never knew that younger people under the lawful I've seen
this
way.
It
was
the first time
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN
it.
CNS A.
The church
mately, of course,
judge. I'm
more than
it
a little surprised It is
quite
you have never
common
for chil-
dren to receive from the cup, sometimes even at their first Communion. I've never heard a complaint or information of any sort about a problem. Since Communion from the cup is part of a ( religious ceremony, in no place, I believe, is it considered a violation of drinking age laws.
Archangels as saints? Q. Can you
explain
why
the archangels Michael,
Raphael and Gabriel are referred understood that
we humans
to as saints? I
aspire to sainthood
have
and can
never become angels, which are special creations of God.
A. The word "saint" (which comes from the Latin "sanctus," holy) refers, in Catholic tradition, to those
Council
who II
Columnist
has no rule about this. Ultiis the parents' responsibility to
before seen this occur.
are with
God
in eternity.
teaches, they are joined with
As Vatican
God
forever
Certain of them, according to the prevailing God in some way, others
opinion, sinned by defying did not.
Those who remained
God
their creator, share his
ness,
1,000 years. The angels, therefore, are like thousands of oth-
from decay, and share in his life and happiness. (See "Constitution on the Church in the Modern World," Nos. 18 and 21.) Thus, there's nothing that would deny applying the title to angels, and Christians have done so
ers
for centuries. Part of Christian tradition
or humanity.
in a life free
is the belief created these spiritual (nonbodily) beings with the power of reason and with freedom to make personal moral decisions.
that
faithful are, of course,
life and blessedand are therefore deserving of the title saint. Three angels appear in the Bible by name, Gabriel, Michael and Raphael, and they are the only ones honored by name in the church's devotions and liturgy. The Eastern churches honored St. Michael as early as the fourth century, and he was the only individual angel venerated in the West until about the year 800. Their feast is celebrated together on Sept. 29. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, it is worth noting, are among the many holy ones we venerate who have never been officially or formally canonized. Popes have been canonizing saints for only about
with
on the
who came
roll
of saints (the apostles, for example) by popular ac-
to have this distinction
claim of the people, through their especially distinguished witness to Christian life and teaching, or because of their extraordinary service to the church
God
Questions
may
jjdietzen@aol.com.
be sent to
:
of graders at Sacred Heart School in Quincy, Massachusetts. gathered to thank God for the gift of Faith. On that occasion one of the children displayed a poster that described dramatically the theme of the Eucharistic celebration. The upper two-thirds of the picture portrayed a resplendent rainbow. Below that mosaic of brilliant and complementary colors were written the words: "I believe in God because of rainbows." In examining the artwork I noted that each of the colors reflected its own unique magnificence. Yet, as the totality of colors stood together in their complimentarity, they conveyed a richness that surpassed the splendor of each. Upon reflection it was apparent to me that the insightful image captured concisely the nature and mission of the Church. The Church, as the Body of Christ, lives and learns, reflects and speaks in time and place. The Church is divine and human, sign and servant. The Church, as the Sacrament of Christ, proclaims a timeless vision, a timely Gospel, truly relevant values and a significant interpretation of reality. The Church assists people to cultivate their relationship with God and one another, to appreciate their dignity and that of every person, to develop fifth
We
and gifts and to answer the call to serve in the name of Jesus Christ. The Catholic School's nature and mission cannot be understood apart from a consideration of the nature and mission of the Church. The Catholic school is commissioned, in harmony with the total
wine? drinking age could receive
The Catholic School Microcosm of the Church I recall offering Mass one day with a class
their talents
Q.
1
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Church, to cultivate a spirit of unity with Christ, to reflect the magnificence of His love and to proclaim the relevance of His gospel. The Catholic school, as a microcosm of the Church, is called to share a message, to form a truly Christian community and to inspire Christ-like service. It is challenged to be an environment within which maturing believers, as total persons, are reminded that they are related, dependent and responsible. The vocation of teachers in the Cathdlic school is to share with those whose lives they touch an interpretation of life and reality, which is in harmony with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They, by word and deed, remind the children or youth that they are loveable in themselves; that spiritual values must be integrated with secular knowledge, that talents should be cultivated for service; that people are more enriching than possessions; that love must eradicate hatred; that a commitment to peace must overcome violence; that cooperation is more humanizing than competition; that Christian principles
must underlie
projects; that
growth
in
Christ must be the measure of progress.
During the time ahead the Catholic school, as microcosm of the Church, will continue to teach and transform, enrich and encourage, heal and
a
The Catholic school, as a brilliant color within the resplendent rainbow of the Church's educational ministry, will continue to share love and cultivate life. Because of their participation in a Catholic school children and youth will have reason to say, like that fifth grader before them, "I believe in God because of rainbows." hallow.
Father Dietzen via e-mail: Father James Hawker the Diocese
of Charlotte.
is
Vicar for Education for
18 The Catnolic News & Herald
September
8,
2000
Back to School
Skllbe, from page 18 home, which
Teacher in-services promote growth and
essential to the real-
is
development of children. Parents are the first and primary educators of their children ization of the potential
the building of faith, says director
with the Catholic schoolteacher as a partner in this educational endeavor. This implies that parents participate with the schools and that the school assists the education of parents.
By
community. School collaboration with the human community outside the school includes the development of students' social awareness within their communities through service opportunities. Providing service com-
ward
Staff Writer
—
CHARLOTTE
Integrating service into the school
curriculum assists in the forming of
alesha m. price Diocesan
teachers can hear nationally renowned speakers from the comfort of their own local schools through the help of the education office and Mercy Sister
Maureen Meehan,
director of
religious formation for schools. Sister
in fostering
Maureen coordinates and plans daylong in-service sessions for teachers to help them with certification and
the giving of ourselves in assisting
to better identify with their role as
others.
teachers Catholic
munities within the school, parish,
and community
The
assists
role of the Catholic school as
community
builders
is
an all-encom-
passing ministerial call for teachers, students, parents, and the entire church community. The building of community constitutes the very essence of being a Catholic school. Dr. Michael Skube
is
diocesan super-
intendent of schools for the Diocese of Charlotte.
in
meeting those goals for everyone's benefit. The in-services provide credits for certification in religious education, and all religion teachers are certified through this process. Additionally, all high school religion teachers have master's degrees in religious education from Catholic universities, said Sister Maureen.
The
entire
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Director of Adult Catholic Enrichment/ Order of Christian Initiation: Holy Family Catholic Church of Marietta seeks a full-time salaried Director for Adult Catholic Enrichment (ACE) and the Order of Christian Initiation (OCI) programs. Applicants should have leadership experience in ACE/OCI areas and/or have religious education degreed background suitable to develop high quality programs and volunteer assistance in the community.
Must be practicing Catholic.
terested, please submit
If in-
resume and
cover letter to Ret Siefferman, Director of Religious Education at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3401 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068. Fax (770) 578-0475. Inquire at (770) 973-7400, ext. 21 with questions.
Director of Music: Full-time position as Director of Music for growing parish of 650 families who love to sing! Responsibilities include: Liturgy preparation and planning; playing for 5
weekend masses, holy days,
Weddings
and most of all, understanding
the deep, underlying significance of those practices. It means being able to explain and demonstrate a living an-
swer to the question, 'How
is
this
school Catholic?'" in-services,
funerals.
negotiated; directing and
developing adult mixed choir; organiz-
and
character also take place at Bishop McGuinness High School. "Essential to the success of our religion teacher formation program is an advisory committee comprised of members of the catechetical leadership, principals and faculty, with ex-
teachers are able to discuss ideals and
pertise and credentials approved
concepts and set goals within a Catholic school system to work to-
Bishop William G. Curlin," said Sister Maureen.
ing and directing children's choir; attend conferences and workshops for continued
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live
morality
Through year-round
Classifieds
ITV
distance learning classes on
identity of the
school,
a
Catholic."
practice the Catholic
as
guideline.
Sister
education and renewal; and attend weekly parish staff meetings. Competitive salary and benefits. Experience a plus, but musical accompaniment skills (piano & organ) a must. Send resume to Search Committee, Sacred Heart Churchj 128 N. Fulton St., Salisbury, NC 28144, or fax to 704-647-0 26. 1
Director of Religious Education: Holy Family Catholic Church in Marietta seeks Director for its Religious Education programs. Practical leadership experience in the continuing development of a full range of primary, secondary, young adult and adult based Religious Education programs is essential. The ability to encourage a spirit of volunteerism to meet broad community needs is a must. Should be competent in managing all educational levels and administrative staff functions. Must have bachelors and/or advanced degree in education and/or religious training. Must be practicing Catholic. Holy Farhily's Religious Education programs serve a multi-cultural community. Fluency in Spanish or equivalent background experience would be a useful asa full-time salaried
set. If interested,
and cover
letter to
please submit resume Ret Siefferman, Direc-
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Classified
present-
tember
On
22.
the
same
day, Capuchin Fa-
Cronin, both from Cronton on the Hudson in New York, are presenting "Sarah's Evergreen: Raising Children for Faith" and Diane Lampitt, staff member of the National Conference of Catechetical Leaders, RCL, is presenting "@ the Call of a Teacher" for kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers at Camp Thunderbird in
mark the school as
—
is
passes diocesan conference days faith
which
in Berkeley, Calif,
ing "Catholic Morality Across the Curriculum" for sixth- through twelfth-grade teachers and diocesan school counselors at Charlotte Catholic High School in Charlotte on Sep-
ther Jack Racthschmidt and Gaynell
and retreats and formation classes using "The Catechism
means
being able to define and
scribe and see in
"Our
Church
encom-
ers,"
a
Maureen. "It means being able to de-
Have a story
entitled,
Catholic Identity: Faith Formation Program for Catholic School Teach-
The following is the upcoming schedule of teacher in-services for September and October: Paulist Father Richard Sparks, campus minister at Holy Spirit
by
South Carolina. On October 27, John Carr, staff member of the United States Catholic Conference, is presenting "Catholic Social Principles throughout the Curriculum" for all diocesan teachers at Charlotte Catholic High School.
For further
reference,
check the
website at www.charlottediocese.org/religion or call
Meehan
Mercy
Sister
Maureen
at (704) 370-3268.
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M.
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Director of Music Ministry: Holy Infant
quired at time of application for consideration for this position.
Catholic Church is in search of a full-time Director of Music. Located in Durham,
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September
2000
8,
The Catholic News & Herald 19
Back to School
Gastonia school experiences change, growth with newyear By
ALESHA
M. PRICE
Staff Writer
GASTONIA new
writing
notebooks
—
Students are
material in their clean
school year in the midst of a flurry of activity in their school. Major changes are taking place for St. Michael School in Gastonia changes allowing ,for the potential for future school growth. Since its 1942 establishment by the Sisters of Mercy and the move in 1952 to its current location, parents, teachers and students have witnessed steady growth in the school. The number of students has increased from 239 to 253 enrolled this year with waiting lists for several grade levels including 20 youngsters waiting for kindergarten. Joe Puceta, beginning his sixth year as principal of St. Michael School, has also watched this growth and attributes it to sevthis
—
eral factors.
upper grades have seen a large amount of growth in the past two years from 40 to 70 students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades this year with 21 students in the eighth grade this year. "More than five years
my
daughters graduated from
church to hold the growing number of parishioners, which demonstrates the link between the school and the parish.
more students mostly because of the Catholic school values and individual
We
attention.
and
also offer athletics
"Since
its
inception, St. Michael's
parish has always seen the school as its primary apostolate," said Father
John Allen, pastor of St. Michael Church. "The signs of growth that we and are experiencing are very exciting, continued growth, many students suggesting people's appeal for the continue to travel by van from the great value of education and their recHickory and Morganton areas to the ognition of the school, the only academic excelCatholic elemenhave been getting an lence provided tary and middle by the principal school in the influx of people moving in and faculty. We Gastonia Vicariate. want to do ev"We are the 'envithis area, like changing
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more
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roundup'
for
Kings Mountain, River Hills and other Shelby,
Charlotte,
and
it
has been
a consistently rising
number," said Puceta.
erything to provide for prudent and careful growth of the
and
school
Catholic education in Gaston and we are conhave 16 families County." tinuing to see stuwhich is a big growth for a Puceta noted dents come in from that this year, those areas," exsmall school." over 75 percent plained Puceta. of the students In order to acare Catholic, commodate these when nearly ten years ago, only 40 incoming and present students, plans percent of students were Catholic. are underway to expand and rebuild "This is a huge transition for St. the school and the church. "Project 2000" consists of the addition of Mike's, and the majority of those Catholic students are from St. Mike's 7,000 square feet of classroom space Church." to the school to replace the present cities,
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September
8,
2000
Living the faith
Centenarian reminisces about last hundred years By
ALESHA
M. PRICE
church, St. Peter's Episcopal and First Presbyterian. We were the only Catholics living in that Presbyterian neighborhood, and they had a fit when we moved in. We couldn't speak the language, and we
Staff Writer
CHARLOTTE seem
— Many people
to live in the midst of
memo-
while others live only for the present moment. Events and happenings from several decades ago are as fresh as today's wash, but, for some, conversations that have taken place several days prior can be hazy to the memory. At age 100, Sadie Snellings is an example of someone who lives each day to the fullest. Her past pours out like a summer shower, defying her years and, perhaps, putting to rest some general assumptions about the elderly. Long life seems to run in her family, with her father dying at 106 and her mother passing away at age ries,
were Catholic."
However, Snellings, who watched five more siblings be born in America, learned by her parents' positive example. Her mother brought food to poor AfricanAmericans in the area and always shared her food with her neighbors, attracted by the unfamiliar but
pleasant Mediterranean cooking smells, and her parents constantly helped the area needy either with
"And do you know he was working," said Snellings with a
116.
still
chuckle.
On
Aug.
15,
the feast of the As-
Photo by Alesha M. Price Sadie Snellings, 100, checks the status of her tomatoes in her vegetable garden. Snellings, a parishioner of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Charlotte, reached her century mark on the feast day of the Assumption on
Aug.
15.
day cake after evening Mass in honor of her many years of living. She kept half of the bouquets for herself and donated the other half to her church to be placed at the feet of the statue of the assumption of
Mary. "I
believe the Blessed
Mother
and Sacred Heart have helped
through
parents taught us that regardless of what color skin you have or what religion you are, we are all children of God. They raised us to believe that." Snellings has continued to live with a childlike devotion to her reli-
gion even through hardships, death and the events of the last century.
sumption of Mary into Heaven, Snellings, a parishioner at Our Lady of Assumption in Charlotte, celebrated her hundredth birthday in a grand style. The church members presented her with eight bouquets of flowers and a large birth-
shelter.
"My
104. Her maternal grandmother died at the ripe, old age of 114, while her paternal grandfather died at
employment or
food,
my
truly believe that," said Snellings in a reverent life.
I
one born on a day honoring the life of Mary. tone, fitting for
feast
who
can be called an unofficial Charlotte historian, has lived most of her life in a city that has been the nesting place for many migratory families who have found a new home, either from another state or another country. In 1905, water surrounded the Joseph family as they traveled from Snellings,
me
Lebanon, a country resting on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and bordered by Syria and Israel, to the eastern shores of America. "I remember the water, the crowd, and it seemed we were on the ocean for a long time. We were all crying because we wanted to go home," said Snellings who was, then, the third oldest of five children
traveling with their parents to
North Carolina, where two of her uncles were living at the time.
The
family arrived in Charlotte, where her father opened a grocery store on West Trade Street in what is now called the 'Uptown area.' "I remember Charlotte as a little town,
Her husband was in his thirties when he died during the height of was two sons on her
the Depression, and Snellings to raise their
left
own. "I couldn't find a job, and I had walk all across Charlotte to find something. So, I asked Mary for help." She said that her devotion to
to
Mary
led her to the Larkwood Hosiery Mill in Charlotte, where a temporary job led to a 35-year position.
She also said that prayer and Eucharistic and Marian devotion brought her sons home from World
War
II safely, only to lose her younger son years later at age 58. Through personal tragedy and
and they have
loss, Snellings said
changed it so much; I don't
that she
know
it
"My advice to young folks
any-
more," she remarked. She could
is
to have faith
and to treat
people as you would
is
happy
and does not know how or why she has lived so long, since especially
no she makes regular trips to probably sit for them to treat you, the doctor and and dictate arworks in her vegchitectural regardless of etable and flower plans on almost gardens weekly. they are." how exactly She believes that it Charlotte is God's will. looked in the "I thank God early 1900s. for every minute of my life, but I She remembers streets, landhave one regret, not being able to marks and the landscape of the visit my birthplace. If I had the turn-of-the-century town. money, I would go tomorrow," she "There was a depot on Trade like
who
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Young Charlotte also had its share of prejudice, unfamiliar to the newly arrived family. "There were only three churches in the town at the time - St. Peter's, the Catholic
said wistfully.
"My have
advice to
faith
would
young
folks
and to treat people
like for
regardless of
them
who
is
as
to
you
to treat you,
they are."
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M.
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