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Roman
Catholic
Diocese of Charlotte
Year of the m~m«~ Eucharist Special four-page pullout
guide to the Eucharistic
NEWS GERALD
Established Jan. 12, 1972 by Pope Paul VI
SEPTEMBER
9,
SERVING CATHOLICS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA IN THE DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE
2005
From hurricane to hope
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EVERYONE
Eucharistic
CATHOLICS AID HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS NEAR AND FAR
Congress offers prayer, reflection,
KAREN A. EVANS
stewardship
STAFF WRITER
CHARLOTTE
|
SOMETHING FOR
N.C.
by
Congress
—
opportunities
Hurri :
cane
Katrina left in her Category 4 wake as many as 1 million people without homes,
by
SPECIAL
TO
THE CATHOLIC NEWS
jobs or schools.
As
great as the need is, Americans, including many in the Diocese of Charlotte, have
& HERALD
CHARLOTTE — The first Eucharistic Congress of the Diocese of Charlotte will be a time of prayer, contemplation
responded with overwhelming swiftness and generosity. As of Sept. 6, more than 145,000 evacuees were being housed by the American Red Cross in 580 shelters in 17
and stewardship.
Thousands of Catholics from throughout the Carolinas and as far away as Florida and Maryland are expected to at-
states. Hundreds of evacuees have arrived over the past sev-
eral
DAVID HAINS
tend the events in and around the Charlotte Convention ter Sept. 23-24.
days in North Carolina.
Cen-
A highlight of the congress
See KATRINA, page 5
will be the eucharistic procesStaff Photo
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Many gather for See CONGRESS, page 6
anniversary of St.
'Many hands make Mercy'
Mary Church by
New Our Lady ofMercy Church dedicated
JOANITA M.
NELLENBACH
by
CORRESPONDENT
J.
Jugis spoke about Christ of the world, St.
A.
EVANS
STAFF WRITER
SYLVA — As Bishop Peter
KAREN
WINSTON-SALEM
—
as the light
There's a saying that
Mary Church brightened
heard around Our Lady of Mercy Church: "Many hands make mercy." With the unveiling of the parish's new church,
as sunlight flooded in, like a blessing on the church's 50th-anni-
versary celebration. Just 50 years ago to the day, on Aug. 30, 1955, and 16 years before the Diocese of Charlotte was established, Bishop Vincent S. Waters of Raleigh dedicated St.
Mary Church.
See ANNIVERSARY, page 13
91Z U9ia-€.„.„.
ers do things," said Conventual Franciscan Father William
Robinson, pastor.
When Bishop
Peter
J.
that phrase is certainly true.
Not only did the parish commit to raising the $9.7 mil-
work of Our Lady of Mercy's
needed for construction of
devoted parishioners could be seen throughout the church.
lion
new church and renovation of Our Lady of Mercy School, much of the church's adorna
750-seat church Aug. 28, the
The hardwood
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floor
of the
sanctuary was donated and laid
ments were donated or made by its parishioners.
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Jugis led a procession of nearly 1,000 parishioners into the new
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"This is a parish where people like to get involved ... not sitting back and letting oth-
Photo by Karen A. Evans
See MERCY, page 11
Vocations
Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy Church exchange the sign of peace during the dedication Mass Aug. 28.
Culture Watch
Five new seminarians; priests/ seminarians gather for cookout I
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Perspectives
Scripture readings; nun protests
End-oflife issues, part 2;
'Da Vinci Code' movie
unborn pain; Question Comer
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September
topics from around the
world to your
own backyard
Catholic
official calls
uninsured a 'moral WASHINGTON BEADING FAITH
ance
—
(CNS)
number of people without
"a moral injustice that must end,"
is
and
number of
injustice'
The
health insur-
said Michael Rodgers, interim president
CEO of the Catholic Health Associa-
commenting on newly released U.S. Census Bureau figures. The bureau's annual report on intion,
come, poverty and health insurance coverage, released Aug. 30, showed that the
According
non-Hispanic whites but not for any other ethnic group. The percentage of whites in poverty rose
from 8.2 percent in 2003 to 8.6 percent. African-Americans, with a 24.7 percent poverty rate, and Hispanics, with a 21.9 percent poverty rate, saw no change. Poverty levels for Asian-Americans
dropped by two percentage points to 9.8 percent.
fourth year in a row, from 35.9 million people in 2003 to 37 million people in 2004.
Last year, the number of people
The report also showed the median household income for last year was $44,389, down slightly from the 2003 level of $44,482.
without health insurance was 45.8 million, an increase of 800,000 from the
of programs for the U.S. bishops'
at 15.7 percent.
Rodgers said the overall increase the uninsured
is
in
particularly "unconscio-
nable" because he said many of the newly uninsured are infants and toddlers.
Diocesa n,
Thomas
The CCHD has invested more than $270 million in about 4,000 organizations
—
St.
Rome
Church,
Hendrix and Highlands Rds., sponsors the Oratory of Divine Love Prayer Group in the parish house the second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month
at
1
p.m. Call (336) 372-8846 for more
St. Maximilian Kolbe Fraof the Secular Franciscan Order will meet
rosaries
in
the basement workshop of his Perinton
home
Fairport, N.Y., repairs
July
13.
Rapp has been
three years.
man is unofficial
rosary
repairman for five parishes Members of St.
N.Y. (CNS)
Patrick's
Church
in
—
Vic-
broken Although be tarnished and
tor occasionally leave their old,
rosaries at the parish office.
these rosaries
may
missing links or crucifixes, they are treasured nonetheless and often have a great deal of sentimental value and memories attached to them.
John Rapp will stop by, pick up the rosaries and bring them to his home. There he'll fix whatever is wrong with them before returning them to the parish office, where their owners reclaim them. "This is something I do because I feel
it
should be done," said Rapp,
who
John of Rochester Church in Fairport. "I felt there was a need for it, and I want to encourage people to use and say the rosary as requested by Our Lady of Fatima."
belongs to
Many
St.
Catholics cherish their rosa-
because they were a gift from a loved one or handed down from previous
ries
generations,
For
Rapp
said.
this reason,
Rapp began
repair-
ing rosaries for Rochester-area Catholics in
September 2002. He
cial rosary
is
now the unoffiown parish
repairman for his
also asks parishioners to donate
Although Rapp has heard about a number of parish groups that make new rosaries, he's not aware of anyone else in like to
repairs them, a fact he'd
change. In
SFO
in
and the Franciscan
at
more
infor-
(704) 947-7235.
The Society of Mary and Monday of each month at
the third
St.
MINT HILL
—
vites
New Creation Monastery inyou beg God's mercy on our hurting world
Sept
1 1
at
10:30 a.m. Also,
Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old
fact,
we
will celebrate the
of the Holy Cross Sept.
New
Rapp
said he's
Oak
at
— G.E.M.S.
The group meets
ties.
13700 Lawyers Rd.,
Sept. 13, 10-11 a.m. in St.
Room D
of the
Gabriel Church, 3016
Providence Rd. Dr. John Babick will be the guest
more information,
speaker. For
Gail at
call
CHARLOTTE
child
It
took a village to save a
from the Holocaust. Sulie Chenkin
will
share her remarkable story of her childhood
escape from the Holocaust, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center of
St.
Gabriel
Roth
and
at (704)
— The Healing Prayer Group
will
the Lord Jesus for
mental, spiritual or physical.
it
the gentleness arid unconditional
We
love of the Lord.
Ballantyne
name of
in the
third Monday of Matthew Chapel, 801
meet the
St.
Commons
Pkwy.,
at
7:30 p.m. For
more information, e-mail Barbara Gardner
at
chlt5nc@aol.com.
HUNTERS VTLLE
— Elizabeth Ministry
ministry comprised of
(704) 847-5280.
—
to share concerns, praise
pray with you in the
each month
meet
Wednesday of Luke Church.
321-1717..
CHARLOTTE —The Ministry Center of
at St.
prayers. For details, call Michelle
Come and know
will
a prayer/sup-
is
the second
each month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
your healing, be
Group
Daily
port group for mothers of children with disabili-
Ln.
Arthritis Support
Peggy
call
(704) 588-7311.
For more information, call Father John Vianney Hoover at (704) 541-5026.
CHARLOTTE
rosaries to be used for parts.
who
Ave. Those interested
O'Loughlin
—
CHARLOTTE
Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Sept. 11, 8:15 a.m.-l:45 p.m. in the family room of the Parish Center. To register, call Ed Nenninger at (704) 366-6637. at St.
Creation Monastery, 11517 Spreading
— —
the diocese
Tom
Pohlheber
14 at 7 p.m. Both events take place at
and four others. especially around Every so often May and October these parishes will run small announcements letting parishioners know they can bring broken rosaries to the parish offices. The announce-
ment
the
are invited to attend. For
life
mation, call
CHARLOTTE — A Blood Drive will take place
feast of the Exaltation
ROCHESTER,
Our Lady of Consolation
Reid Rd. For more information,
VICARIATE
CHARLOTTE
Rochester
way of
more about
7:30 p.m. at
volunteering to repair and restore rosaries for five Rochester-area parishes over the last
learning
at
Statesville
photo by Mike Crupi, Catholic Courier
CHARLOTTE in
Church, 2301
Martha meets
information.
John of Rochester Church
— The
18 at 2 p.m.
Sept.
Frances of
210.
ext.
CHARLOTTE
VICARIATE
SPARTA
35 years.
in the past
ternity
B00NE
Chabolla, associate director
Catholic Campaign for Human Development, said the Census Bureau's data "demonstrates the many dimensions of poverty," not just wages and income.
364-5431,
—planner
CMS
to the report, poverty
rates increased for
nation's poverty rate increased for the
previous year, but the percentage of people without health insurance remained
St.
2005
Current and upcoming
In Brief
John Rapp, a parishioner of
9,
who have
ners birth.
St.
Mark Church
lost babies before
a peer
is
parishio
of shortly
aftei
Confidential peer ministry, information and
no cost or obliga anyone who has experienced miscarriage stillbirth or the death of a newborn. For details spiritual materials are offered at
tion to
Sandy Buck
Church, 3016 Providence Rd. For more infor-
call
mation, contact Susan Krasniewski at (704)
CHARLOTTE
at
—
(704) 948-4587.
The 50+ Club of
St.
Johi
willing to teach his craft to anyone
who's interested and committed
to re-
pairing rosaries at his or her parish.
"This is not a hobby; it's a commitment. They're taking on the job of repairing all the broken rosaries of their
week and next week, but on and on and on," he said. Rapp has repaired between 150 and 200 rosaries since he took on this commitment nearly three years ago. There have been instances where he's had six rosaries to work on in his house at one time.
parish, not this
In the past three years Rapp has picked up several helpful techniques. "If all else fails then I go to the bead store," he said.
SEPTEMBER
THE
VOLUME
-NEWS GERALD
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9,
2005
NUMBER
41
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2005
9,
FROM THE VATICAN
More than 400
Pope to send envoy to U.S. to show
Vatican conference on Scripture
solidarity with Katrina's victims
than 400 biblical experts from 98 coun-
VATICAN CITY
(CNS)
experts to attend
— More
expected to attend a Vaticansponsored conference in September to commemorate the Second Vatican Council's document on Scripture and
tries are
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS)
— As
Pope Benedict XVI
way our
"In a special
Vatican's top humanitarian aid official to
hearts turn to
those suffering the devastating conse-
all
populations stricken by Hurri-
visit the
for prayers for the
victims.
sending the
is
and asked
the tragedy
a sign of his personal solidarity,
quences of Hurricane Katrina in the United States," the pope said, speaking in
cane Katrina.
Archbishop Paul Cordes, president of "Cor Unum," was to travel to the Gulf Coast region Sept. 10 or 11, his office said. Details of his mission were not immediately available.
English.
"Cor Unum" is responsible for promoting and coordinating Catholic charitable projects around the world, and Archbishop Cordes was expected to meet with church-run agencies involved in the Gulf Coast region. The pope announced the move at a Sunday blessing Sept. 4 at his residence outside Rome. For the second time in a week, he expressed his deep concern at
rience the consolation of God's presence
Neumann Church, 8451
SALISBURY
the Pontifical Council
the victims, their loved ones and
second Wednesday of each month
more information,
at 1
hall.
injured, the homeless, the sick, children
and the
He
elderly.
blessing to
offered a special
those involved in relief and
all
rebuilding efforts.
VICARIATE
—
MOORESVTLLE
For reserva-
call
those
and rescue workers be assured of our deep concern and support," he said. The pope said he was praying for all those affected by the hurricane and its aftermath: the dead and their families, the
a.m. with
1
all
May the grieving families expe-
affected.
Idlewild Rd., meets the
a program and lunch in the parish tions and
"As the extent of this tragedy unfolds, I ask you to join me in praying for
Lucille at
dation
(704) 537-2189.
Program
with
Therese Church, 217
St.
Brawley School Rd.,
will host
Personal Foun-
Rosemary
Santillo, a pro-
fessional life and business coach.
The
revelation.
The
3
Sept. 14-18 encounter in
Rome
and discussions on the theme, "Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Church." In addiwill feature formal presentations
situation, identifying current challenges
and problems, the Vatican said. The overall goal is to promote awareness of the importance of the Bible and biblical studies in the modern church. Participants will include cardinals
and bishops, scholars and other experts, as well as members of church organizations that focus on the Bible and biblical studies in their work.
Among
the topics for discussion are
tion to Catholic experts, representatives
biblical exegesis, the Bible in catechesis
of other Christian churches and other religions also have been invited, the Vatican said Sept. 1 Participants will attend an audience with Pope Benedict XVI, who attended the council as a theological expert and had a key role in the preparatory discussions on the revelation document. Published in November 1965, the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation ("Dei Verbum") said the church depends on both Scripture and tradition as the one deposit of the faith. It encouraged biblical reading for all members of the church as an essential spiritual resource. The purpose of the conference is not
and
aim to panorama" of the current
retrospective, but will instead trace a "critical
ecumenical dialogue, relaJudaism and interreligious dialogue, new religious movements and the challenge of fundamentalism, and justice and peace in a globalized world. liturgy,
tions with
The conference was being co-sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Pro-
moting Christian Unity and the Catholic Bible Federation.
Among
those addressing the en-
counter will be Cardinal Walter Kasper,
head of the Christian unity council; Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, retired archbishop of Milan, Italy, and a noted biblicist;
and
Archbishop
John
Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of Abuja, Nigeria, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.
free ses-
sions will take place Sept. 14 and 28 and Oct. 5
GREENSBORO
VICARIATE
HIGH POINT
and
—
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 4145 Johnson St., is offering a free
eight-week Spanish Class beginning Sept.
the church office at
Larry
Kwan
at
sessions or just
all
your
To
interest.
come
for
programs,
visit
Coaching
at
Rock
Reflection
www.reflectionrock.com.
MOORESVILLE
—
— As
part of the St. Therese
Church Guest Speaker
year with a luncheon Sept. 28, at Cardinal Country
his
Club, 4108 Windlestraw Ln. The speaker will be
8:30 p.m. in the Family
Rosemary Plybon, "The Good Morning Show" anchor for WFMY News 2. For more information, please contact Carmen Wood (336) 545-9266.
Church, 217 Brawley School Rd. For more
—
GREENSBORO
would
If
you have
like to offer
a special
your time
for others' needs, please call the
need in
call the
church office
at
—
office
in-
at
is
a peer
lost
babies before or
information and spiritual materials are offered at
no
cost or obligation to
experienced miscarriage,
(336) 274-
of a newborn. For
anyone who has
stillbirth or the
death
Renee Washing(704) 637-0472 or Sharon Burges at
ton at
phone number.
(704) 633-0591.
details, call
VICARIATE
HICKORY
—
Father Robert Ferris leads a
Lectionary Bible Study
Second
Therese
shortly after birth. Confidential peer ministry,
6520, ext. 10 and leave your name, address and
HICKORY
St.
Elizabeth Ministry
who have
rishioners
a
request a prayer or to participate in the
Prayer Chain,
of
church
the
call
SALISBURY
committed to praying for your needs and the needs of your family and friends on a daily
To
Room
ministry comprised of Sacred Heart Church pa-
sizable group
basis.
including
(704) 664-3992.
at
is
Mohammed,
background, beliefs and biases, Sept. 20, 7-
formation,
for
Prayer Chain
Series, Bill Martin will
speak about Islam and
prayer
Our Lady of Grace Church. The Prayer Chain
Papal meeting
formation about Rosemary Santillo and her
more information, contact (336) 869-7739 or e-mail
The Greensboro Council of Catholic Women will start its 2005-2006 fiscal
prayers, or
one
register, call the
email dconklin@sainttherese.net. For more in-
15.
hlkwan(2;lexcominc.net.
GREENSBORO
Attend
Faith Formation office at (704) 664-7762 or
Classes meet Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. at the church. All are welcome. For
19.
that sparks
St.,
Is at St.
Wednesdays
at
Aloysius Church, 921
your parish or school sponsoring a
free event
9:30 a.m. in the parlor.
open
to the
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general public?
to attend. This
Please submit notices for the Diocesan
Pope Benedict XVI greets Bishop Peter
study prepares participants for the next Sunday's
Planner at least 1 5 days prior to the event
June 26-July
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date
Anyone
interested
study, contact
is
welcome
Kathy Succop
at
Bishop Peter
l
Ccll6nC3ar
September 11-12 Life
—
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at
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and gave them each a pallium, a circular band of white wool marked with six black crosses. The pallium is worn over the shoulders and symbolizes the archbishop's authority and unity with the pope.
— 5 p.m.
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which the pope welcomed 32 new archbishops from 22 countries
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Sept. 17
J.
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VOCATIONS
A NEW JOURNEY
Sharing the call
Five
men begin seminary
studies for diocese CHARLOTTE
—
The Diocese of young men
Cullowhee, where he has been studying
Charlotte has accepted five to
history for the past
begin seminary studies this fall. Two of the candidates, Jason
Christian and Carson Wilkie, will enter
program College Josephinum
the college seminary Pontifical
Prior to being accepted for seminary for-
Co-
lumbus, Ohio. Richard Worthington and Benjamin Roberts will begin pre-theology and theology studies at St. Charles
served in the U.S. Navy. Roberts, 28, is a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle Church in Statesville.
Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, Pa., and Tri Vinh Truong will study
mation, he studied at Lenoir-Rhyne Col-
theology
Mt.
at
Prior to being accepted for seminary forlege in Hickory and
a parishioner of
St.
Joseph's Vietnamese Church in Char-
in Charlotte. Prior to
of Vietnam, he studied at New York and St. Xavier University in Chicago. He is transferring to the Diocese from the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
is
Matthew Church
Priests and seminarians gather for cookout
—
CHARLOTTE
Msgr. Joseph Kerin, a retired priest of the Diocese of Charlotte, chats
with seminarians for the diocese.
Approximately 50 priests and seminarians gathered with Bishop Peter
cookout and social
Jugis for a
Charlotte Aug. 15.
in
The gathering was a
J.
result of the Presbyteral Council's interest in getting to
18 seminarians currently studying to serve
in
the
a
is
Church
Jugis' residence for the cookout. Knights of
member of
A native
John's University in
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visit
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St.
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Mark
its
will publish a
upcoming 35th anniversary.
commemorative book
Spiritual reflections of 250
1,000 words on a variety of topics are sought.
to
Huntersville prepared the food.
on Diocese homepage at www.Charlottediocese.org for a list of reflection topics and submission information or write for guidelines to: Visit "writers sought"
The
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in Statesville
WRITERS SOUGHT
acting director of vocations.
in
member of St.
and began considering a priestly vocation through Catholic campus ministry at Western Carolina University in
After evening prayer at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte, the priests and seminarians
Church
St.
a
is
know the
Diocese of Charlotte. Sixteen
seminarians were able to attend the event, planned by Father John Putnam, then-
went to Bishop
lotte.
computer technician. Wilkie, 20,
Mary Immaculate.
Oblates of
being accepted for seminary formation, he studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and worked as a
the Apostle
for the
in
Truong, 31,
Christian, 22,
was a novice
Mary's Seminary
St.
Emmitsburg, Md.
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years.
mation, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., and
at the
in
two
Worthington, 28, is a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte.
Register as a group or individually by sending your check (payable to Catholic Social Services)
and your parish name
to:
Sandra Breakfield, CSS Elder 1123 S. Church Charlotte
For more information
call:
Ministry,
St.,
NC 282034003.
Sandra
at
704-370-3220 or Sherill at 704-370-3228.
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9,
2005
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FROM THE COVER
N.G Catholics aid Katrina victims
5
be given books and uniforms. Displaced students have already been enrolled at Our Lady of Grace, St. Matwill
thew and Holy Trinity Middle schools. KATRINA, from page 1 Starting over in Charlotte
Jane Katner-Grass, her husband Glenn and their three children, Trey, 14; Phoebe, 12; and Adam, 10; took refuge in Charlotte last week. The New Orleans home that they had moved into less than a month ago was under water. Their
Help from the home front Parishes and schools in the Diocese of Charlotte have jumped into action to help thousands of displaced Gulf Coast residents.
one week after the devastating more than $10,300 had been
Just
storm, raised
by
Patrick,
possessions are either inaccessible or ruined.
the students of St. Pius X, St.
Matthew, St. Gabriel and Charlotte Catholic High schools. "We will be assisting at Habitat for Humanity to pre-build homes at their local St.
lic
disaster areas after clean-up is finished," said Mary Jane Dawson, campus
minister Catholic High School. At St. Leo the Great School in Winston-Salem, students and families raised at Charlotte
Contact Staff Writer Karen A. Evans by calling (704) 370-3354 or e-mail
$1 1,000 for the Red Cross and collected items for the Second Harvest Food Bank.
kaevans@charlottediocese. org.
in
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Greensboro has collected $12,000. "Our St. Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of Columbus have offered thenassistance to any family who has relocated
in
During the early stages of disasters,
vicar at
to
MACS schools, call (704) 370-3273.
HOW TO HELP
to
check for $10,000
INFO?
For details on enrolling displaced students
the area to fill whatever needs they have," said Father James Ebright, parochial
Our Lady of Grace Church. An anonymous donor presented
a
Msgr. Anthony
what is needed and avoid the complicated, costly and time-consuming process of
X
Marcaccio, pastor of St. Pius Church. family of four children has already been enrolled at St. Pius School tu-
collecting, sorting, transporting
ition-free.
uting material goods.
A
X
Their father, a contractor, stayed behind in Gulfport, Miss, to assist in the recovery effort, while they came to Greensboro with their mother, whose
School in Kernersville, the campus minprogram organized a collection to
istry
assist the hurricane victims. Also, the Peer Ministers distributed collection jars at the first home football game and will implement the "Child to Child" campaign to support efforts from the diocese.
According
to
Father Joseph Zuschmidt, pastor of Queen of the Apostles Church in Belmont, $9,000 has been collected for the Red Cross.
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being coordinated."
The students of Asheville Catholic School have been collecting goods for Hearts With Hands, a Christian humaniof
In
many
cities throughout the Diocese of Charlotte, local agencies experienced in disaster response such as the Red
Cross and Salvation Army are working hard to meet the immediate needs of evacuees. Parishes and individuals wishing to donate
Several parishioners at St. Patrick Cathedral helped collect supplies for victims in Hattiesburg, Miss.
essential items such as food, water, medical supplies and clothing are asked to partner
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with disaster agencies, news media outlets and community groups. The long-term hous-
to class for displaced students Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools
are offering places to children displaced by Katrina. Families can register children at any school. Application and
MACS
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ing solutions for evacuees are currently being evaluated by civic and community
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at their loss,
The children were enrolled in Cathoschools on Sept 6. The Katner-Grass family plans to stay in the Charlotte area until the end of the school year.
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Congress offers much for people of diocese
Understanding the Mystery of the Mass, Part 24 few weeks, we have disrites that compose the Communion Rite. Thus far we have inspected the Lord's Prayer and the Rite In the past
Guest
cussed several short
Column
of Peace. This time, let us finish our examination of these rites that prepare and dispose us to receive holy Communion. Following the Rite of Peace is a
FATHER MATTHEW BUETTNER
subtle yet highly significant act called the
GUEST COLUMNIST
The
blessed by the late Pope John Paul II to encourage vocations to the priesthood
celebrant, following
tion symbolically represents death, as our Lord's blood was separated from his
accomplished without drama or commentary, it it.
Although
this action is
body body, uniting and commingling would chalice in the Christ of blood and the
bears great significance in the history and tradition of the Mass. All of the sacred writers of the New
symbolically represent the resurrection, the re -union of Christ's body and blood. lence during this commingling:
who
Apostles
than slicing
it
him The Agnus Dei,
memory of me."
with a knife.
bread that not only represented Christ's body, but sacramentally becomes his body, which was pierced and nailed to the cross.
A
fragment of the broken host is then placed into the chalice, a gesture called "the commingling." The origin of this custom is not certain, but there are a
was
the custom of
taking pieces of the consecrated host from the Mass offered by the bishop of a diocese
and
them to the various pardiocese. The priest would then
distributing
ishes in his
place the fragment into his chalice signifying unity with the local bishop. It is also probable that this
title
of our Lord,
or
"Lamb of God"
commin-
And
member of
the Eucharistic Congress
congress include Jim Caviezel, the actor who portrayed Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ"; Scott Hahn, a professor of theology and Scripture; and Father Leo Patalinghug, a priest
"The Eucharistic Congress provides means of giving of our time through volunteer opportunities and of
who
uses martial arts to convey his spiri-
tual
message.
Collections will be taken during the congress to help defray the costs of renting the Charlotte Convention Center, honorariums and travel arrangements for the speakers and providing
Speakers
at the
In addition to four tracks of speak-
—
for adults in both English and Spanish and for children and teens eucharistic adoration and confession will be available at the Charlotte Convention
ers
—
a wonderful
our treasure through a financial contribution," said Kelley.
printed materials.
David Hains
Center throughout the congress.
is
director of communi-
and other
cations for the Diocese of Charlotte. Con-
religious materials. Religious orders and diocesan Catholic schools will offer
tact him at dwhains@charlottediocese. org.
Vendors
will sell rosaries
information.
WANT TO HELP? To volunteer,
Stewardship opportunities To help coordinate and assist many of the activities, volunteers from the Dio-
fill
out the online form at
www.goeucharist.com. Volunteer training sessions
cese of Charlotte are needed. Volunteer positions include ushers, catechists and
will
To donate,
be held
visit
Friday, Sept. 23.
the diocesan
Web site at
www.charlottediocese.org and click "Op-
hospitality coordinators.
portunities for Giving."
"As Christian stewards we
are asked
the evangelist, St. John, re-
corded his visions in the Book of Revelation of the slain Lamb, Jesus Christ, who was glorious and victorious in heaven. After the priest has completed his private preparatory prayers, he genuflects and raises the host above the paten
words of
John the Baptist, "Ecce Agnus that
is
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gling of the
and religious
sources," said Jim Kelley, development director for the Diocese of Charlotte and
is
or chalice and recites the
explanations.
Centuries ago there
since his childhood.
most appropriate at this point in the Mass. In the Old Testament, the "lamb of God" was slaughtered for the Passover feast and saved the Israelites from the angel of death. St. John the Baptist saw Jesus walking toward him on the banks of the river Jordan and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the
as a
But perhaps more important is the spiritual significance of breaking the
number of possible
it."
familiar to
But why does Christ break the bread? Certainly it was Jewish custom to break bread with one's relatives and friends as an act of charity. And ancient custom dictated that breaking bread was appropriate, rather
receive
Meanwhile, the Agnus Dei is recited At first, the breaking of the bread in silence. But in the seventh done was century, Pope St. Sergius established the chanting of this hymn, which had been
each day (Acts 2:46).
to,
"May this
or sung.
the present day, the church continues "the breaking of the bread" precisely because Christ instructed his this in
si-
mingling of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us
To
"Do
celebrant recites a prayer in
The
Testament affirm that Christ took bread and broke it when he offered the sacrifice of the Last Supper. After his resurrection, he was recognized by his disciples "in the breaking of the bread" (Luke 24:35). And the Acts of the Apostles testifies that the early church continued "the breaking of the bread" faithfully
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CONGRESS, from page 1
the example of our Lord, now takes up the consecrated host and reverently fractures
2005
YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST
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2005
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EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress
First
September 23-24 Charlotte Convention Center
THE YEAR OF
THE EUCHARIST
www.GoEucharist.com
DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS Pope John Paul II proclaimed October
2004 through Octo-
ber 2005 as the Year of the Eucharist, and the
Diocese of Charlotte
is
Roman Catholic
hosting a Eucharistic Congress in
Charlotte Friday, Sept. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 24. This historic event, a first for the
Diocese of Charlotte, will be a wonderful celebration of engaging
speakers, heartfelt prayer
and exultant rejoicing at the Charlotte
Convention Center. This four-page guide contains an itinerary of speakers and activities, a map detailing the route of the eucharistic procession and other useful information. In his
December 2004
J.
Catholics of the Dio-
Jugis announced that the
Eucharistic Congress
would take place in Charlotte the faithful to put aside the dates to attend.
and asked
"This will be a time of celebration, adoration and teaching centered on the mystery of the Eucharist," said Bishop Jugis.
Eucharist is the body and blood of Jesus Christ that is transubstantiated
from bread and wine
On Friday,
Sept. 23, the
in the film
"The Passion
of the Christ."
On
Saturday, Sept. 24, a procession of clergy, youths, Catholic organizations and members from every parish and mission in the diocese will walk behind the Eucharist
as it carried through the streets of uptown Charlotte. Everyone attending the congress is invited to participate in the procession. is
A monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II will be carried by Bishop Jugis during the procession.
letter to the
cese of Charlotte, Bishop Peter
Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus
at the celebration
of Mass.
Congress will feature a concert of
sacred choral music, Eucharistic adoration and a talk by actor
After the procession, a program of seminars, speakers and activities for adults, children and youth is planned for the Charlotte Convention Center. Programs celebrating the diversity of cultures present in the diocese will also be presented. The Eucharistic Congress concludes with a
Mass on Saturday
afternoon.
Bishop Jugis'
letter
urges Catholics to give primary im-
portance to participation each Sunday in the celebration of Mass and to consider spending some time in eucharistic adoration outside Mass.
September 8
The Catholic News & Herald
9,
2005
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
To watch and participate Eucharistic Procession
Route of the Eucharistic E
the
in
THE PROCESSION ROUTE The
eucharistic procession, led by Bishop Peter
Jugis,
J.
Saturday, Sept. 24, at St. Peter Church, 507 South Tryon
head north on Tryon Street
The procession
will
Third Street for
one
for
begin at 8 a.m. on
will
Street.
two blocks, then turn east onto
block.
block, then The procession will then turn south onto College Street for one entrance. Center Convention east onto Second Street to the Charlotte
People of the Diocese of Charlotte are encouraged watch the eucharisiic procession.
TO PARTICIPATE the Blessed
As
kneel
until
IN
turn
procession route to
to line the
THE PROCESSION
Sacrament comes
near,
it
is
become
the custom to
quiet
and
the monstrance passes.
Sacrament passes by, look for your parish's banner. When your parish to join in the proparish banner passes by, you may fall in along with your simply join in the group, parish your with connected cession. Once you have
After the Blessed
communal prayers
or just pray silently as the procession
moves
along.
move to any open the procession arrives at the Charlotte Convention Center, to the seating Proceed hall. main door as directed by the ushers, and enter the of the beginning the until singing the in joining fill in as best as possible,
Once area'
and
Holy Hour.
BANNER CARRIERS IN THE PROCESSION The
eucharistic procession
will
begin
lining
up
of St. Peter
in front
Church
at 7:15
a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.
on Friday Banner stands can be dropped off at the Charlotte Convention Center a.m. before 7:30 afternoon from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday morning representatives from the Parishes are asked to have their banners, along with 10 will be placed in front of St. that altar of the south Street Tryon along up parish line parishes are asked Peter Church (Procession Staging Area). Other members of the to line the procession route (see above).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eucharistic Congress What
is
religious
the Eucharistic Congress?
The Eucharistic Congress
a teaching
is
and worship event that is centered on the Eucharist, the source and summit of Catholic life. The Congress begins Friday evening, Sept. 23, with a concert of sacred choral music and a talk by actor Jim Caviezel at the Charlotte Convention Center. After the program, the Eucharist be available for adoration throughout the night at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1621
will
Dilworth Rd. East. 24, begin at
offering infor-
etc.
The Congress concludes
with a Vigil
Mass
that begins at 4:30 p.m.
Where does the idea for Congress come from?
a Eucharistic
Congress was held in of Lille, France in 1881 under the direction Euchatime, In Se'gue. Msgr. Gaston De
The
first
ristic
The events on Saturday, Sept.
merchandise and
mation about Catholic schools, vocations,
Eucharistic
Congresses developed
8 a.m. with a procession of the Eucharist
1908, which met
Peter Church on S. Tryon Street to the Charlotte Convention Center. After adoration and a homily, participants in the Con-
occasion on which a representative of the pope had entered England since the Protestant Reformation. Two international Eu-
from
St.
gress
will
have the opportunity to hear a
variety of inspiring speakers. "tracks," are
designed
Programs, or
for different audi-
charistic
—
Philadelphia
1976.
in
the Charlotte Convention Center. Priests
will
be available for confessions all day and there will be an area for vendors selling
for their
church or organization passes
What
if it
by.
rains?
Children from kindergarten through
fifth
grade are welcome to participate in the Children's Track. All children in the Children's Track must be registered. Registration forms are available online at www.goeucharist.com, through individual parishes or can be filled out at the Convention Center.
The Congress will be held rain or shine. The procession may be moved into the Charlotte Convention Center depending on the weather.
Where can
Teens. is
in
the Diocese of Charlotte. The faithful are invited to join the procession as the banner
Seating ited.
in
the Children's Track
Children
in
will
be
lim-
the Children's Track
wil
activities
anc
be involved in age-appropriate be served lunch.
1
will
allowed to take part
in
the pro-
cession?
I
park?
is
on a weekend,
traffic will
be minimal.
Everyone. Leading the procession will be altar servers, organized societies including the Knights of Columbus, clergy and
most
is being done to provide a secure environment for the children?
What
ample parking around the Charlotte Convention Center and in uptown Charlotte. Since the Congress takes place
There
Who
and organizations
J
participate in the Children's Track?
Congresses were held in the Chicago in 1926 and
United States
ences: General, Hispanic, Children and
During the day, the Eucharist will be available for adoration in a special chapel in
ing churches, schools
to their present
The Congress of London, was the first
international character. in
importantly, the Eucharist. Following the Eucharist will be banner carriers represent-
The Diocese
of Charlotte
is
committed
t<
"The Charter for the Protection of Childrei and Young People" as adopted by the U.S bishops.
What age children
will
be able to
All
adult volunteers at the
Congress who wi
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9,
2005
The Catholic News & Herald 9
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
ession through Charlotte
Directions to the Eucharistic Congress Directions from Interstate 77
At
RIGHT onto Ramp
exit 9, turn
1-277
At
US-74
/
/
LEFT
US-74
/
to stay
/
John Belk Frwy
on
Ramp (RIGHT)
At exit 9B, take 1-277
Wilkinson Blvd
9C, keep
exit
/
West Blvd
Ramp
onto 1-277 [US-74]
John Belk Frwy
/
RIGHT onto Ramp
Turn
College St
/
Caldwell St
Ramp (RIGHT)
Take
College St
/
/
Downtown
S College
onto
St
Downtown
Ch
™?oo o fn!?m 04) 339-6000]
e Convention Center 501 S College f
NC
St, Charlotte,
28202,
(/
Directions from Interstate 85 North At
exit
NC-16
36 of Interstate 85 North, turn /
Brookshire Blvd
Ramp (RIGHT)
Take
NC-16
/
Charlotte
/
1
Stonewall St
/
Keep RIGHT
to stay
Stonewall St
Turn
LEFT
Turn
RIGHT
onto
South Blvd
Downtown
/
[SR-16]
Ramp Kenilworth
Ave
Ramp
on
Ave
Kenilworth
/
/
of America Stadium
to I-277
RIGHT
E, turn
US-74 E
onto SR-16 [Brookshire Blvd]
Bank
Road name changes At exit
/
RIGHT onto Ramp
(North-West) onto E Stonewall St (North-East) onto
e
C ° nVention
S College St Center [501 S Colle 9 e St Charlotte, -
NC
28202,
(704T33^-6000]
Directions from Interstate 85 South At exit 38 of Interstate 85 South, turn I-77
US-2 1
/
Ramp
Take
Statesville
/
/
RIGHT
onto
Ramp
Columbia
(LEFT) onto I-77 [US-21]
I-77/US-21/ Columbia At exit I-277
/
9, turn
US-74
RIGHT /
I-277 nil
vmn or
TMt tUCIMKIST
Turn
/
US-74
"Protecting God's Children." Background checks will also be performed on any adult
having supervisory contact with children.
Is
walk
The
if
in
I
am handicapped
no charge
for
any of the events
participate.
The Diocese
of Charlotte
accepting contributions to defray the cost of staging the congress. To donate, visit is
or unable to
the procession?
www.GoEucharist.com. Charlotte Convention Center
is
witness the procession from the balcony of the Convention Center. Music and clergy be available in this location until the
will
eucharistic procession arrives. Will there
be a Mass
at the Eucharistic
Congress?
A Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 4 30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.
/
West Blvd
Ramp
onto I-277 [US-74]
John Belk Frwy
Caldwell St
/
/
onto
Downtown
S College
St
Downtown 6
C ° nVenti0n
^Ta^loOO]
Center [501 S Colle 9 e st Charlotte, -
NC
28202,
Will
BANNER STAND DROP-OFF LOCATION
P) PARKING
handi-
capped-accessible. In addition, handicapped individuals and those who choose to not walk in the procession are invited to
Yes.
is
John Belk Frwy
associated with the Eucharistic Congress. Everyone who desires a closer relationship to the Eucharist is encouraged to attend
and
What
/
there a fee to attend the Congress?
There
/
on
to stay
Ramp (RIGHT)
Ramp (RIGHT)
College St have supervisory contact with children will be required to attend the diocesan training
LEFT
RIGHT onto Ramp
College St
Take
/
Ramp
Wilkinson Blvd
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food be served?
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may want
to take
advantage of the many restaurants, hotels and attractions that are within easy walking distance of the Convention Center.
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September
9,
2005
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
A sign of unity and a
Eucharistic Congress
Panel of Speakers
bond of charity
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23
James Caviezel actor best
known for his
Jesus
portrayal of
in
Mel Gibson's, "The Passion of the Christ"
Kerri Caviezel
James' wife and a dynamic speaker
her own
in
right, will
speak about faith
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Bishop Peter J. Jugis, a Charlotte remarks
at the conclusion of the
Bishop William G.
Curlin,
native
and the fourth bishop of Charlotte,
will
offer
welcoming
Saturday morning Eucharistic Holy Hour.
who
as bishop of Charlotte
retired
in
2002,
will
deliver the homily during
ways
the Eucharistic Holy Hour and Benediction on Saturday morning.
GENERAL TRACK, SATURDAY Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa: "Stay With Us" preacher to the
pontifical
household
Scott Hahn: "The Lamb's Supper"
Dr.
professor of theology and Scripture at Franciscan University
Steubenville, Ohio; founder/director of
in
Johnnette S. Benkovic:
Catholic evangelization apostolate with outreaches
in
television, radio, print
and
communications
Internet
the interpretation of Scripture and tradition
in
Dora Tobar:
Dr.
'-Living
Hosts
a Hungry World"
for
Father Raniero Cantalemessa: "Stay With Us" Marcellino D'Ambrosio: "Feast of Faith"
Dr.
Father Francis Mary Stone: "The Extreme Make-Over: Putting on the Armor of Christ"
EWTN program "Life On The Rock" "Spiritual
associate pastor of St. John Church
in
Westminster, Md., and
spiritual director of the Cursillo
Move-
Father Antoine Thomas: "Why Stay With Jesus?" Congregation of St. John,
in
youth ministry for
5 years
1
U.S.
elite
diocese.
The Eucharistic Congress, however, will demonstrate in a very visible
ners and clergy and religious from every parish of the diocese
Blessed Sacrament; and the Blessed Sacrament is carried in procession through
foster the
than
for the Lord.
friends" (Jn 15:13).
Congress? The idea for
for his friends:
"Stories of Hope:
How God Works
Wonders!"
dynamic and creative teacher
Children's Track Why
my
should
child attend the Children's
What
being done to provide a secure en-
is
vironment for the children?
Track? Through a
variety of dynamic
ties at the Eucharistic
cover Christ
in their
and
fun-filled activi-
Congress, children
everyday
life.
will dis-
Children
will
The Diocese of Charlotte is committed to The Charter for the Protection of Children
and Young People
of 2004. On June 12, 2004, two very successful conferences on the holy Eucharist were held in our diocese. These two events drew almost 1,000 people between them. The popularity of these two eucharistic conferences led to a desire to broaden the scope in order to embrace all the parishes of the diocese in a single Eucharistic Congress to celebrate the Year of the Eucharist. The Congress will have the effect of strengthening the unity and the bond of
as adopted by the U.S. bishops.
Congress who
All
adult volun-
have supervisory
charity of our
growing
local church.
The Second Vatican Council,
also hear a special talk on the Eucharist during a
teers at the
special adoration session.
contact with children are required to attend the
sign of unity" and "a
diocesan
The Eucharistic Congress unity and the bond of charity of our
will
training, "Protecting
God's Children."
Background checks also will be performed on any
What age in
children
will
be able to participate
in
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
its
(n.
47), called the eucharistic sacrifice "a
bond of
"No one has greater love down one's life for one's
also told his disciples,
Father loves me, so
this
in the spring
Ken Doran:
this, to lay
He
Eu-
pastoral initiative first presented itself late
CHILDREN'S TRACK, SATURDAY
together in
The Eucharistic Congress will also bond of charity within our local church. At the Last Supper, our Lord instituted the holy Eucharist as the living memorial of his sacrifice, the great love he showed us in laying down his life
All of these elements and more will be present at our own Eucharistic Congress as our diocese comes together to celebrate our faith in Christ and our love as bishop, call for a
come
one place for a eucharistic procession, a Holy Hour of Exposition and Benediction, talks on various eucharistic themes and the celebration of Mass. The holy Eucharist brings us together and makes us one body. The Eucharist renews and consolidates our incorporation into Christ and our belonging to one another, which began at our bap-
on the theme of the Eucha-
I,
way the
unity of our diocesan family, as parishio-
is
did
Every
each other across the length and breadth of our spiritually unites us to
tism.
charistic
Navy S.E.A.L. and Basketball Handling Champion
fosters our unity in Christ.
Mass
time for prayer and extended adoration during exposition of the there
Why
Charlie Aeschliman: "Basketball and Eucharistic Strength"
former
church. Every celebration of the Eucharist
the streets of the city.
Combat"
ment of Baltimore
priest of the
faithful express their
Worship gave us an "Instruction on Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass." In this instruction the
talks are held
TEEN TRACK, SATURDAY
Father Leo Patalinghug:
BISHOP OF
CHARLOTTE
tion for Divine
rist;
host of the
BISHOP
congregation outlined the criteria that guide the celebration of a Eucharistic Congress: the celebration of the Eucharist is the center and high point of the congress; conferences and catechetical
HISPANIC TRACK, SATURDAY
Q
PETER J. JUGIS
In June 1973 the Sacred Congrega-
Marcellino D'Ambrosio: "Feast of Faith"
Dr.
specialist
which the
Bishop
worship of the holy Eucharist and "extend the grace of the sacrifice" outside of Mass: through adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle; processions of the Sacrament through the streets; exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament; and
His Eucharistic Heart"
"In
in
Q
From the
Eucharistic Congresses.
Paul Center for Biblical Theology
St.
The Diocese of Charlotte is about to be blessed with the celebration of its first Eucharistic Congress. In the years after the close of the Second Vatican Council, two documents from the Holy See addressed the concept of a Eucharistic Congress. In May 1967, the Sacred Congregation of Rites gave us an "Instruction on the Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery." This instruction covered the sacrifice of the Mass, as well as the various
charity."
I
"As
the
also love you.
Remain in my love" (Jn 15:9). The love of Christ that is present
flows from the altar and transforms us, and as a result we remain in his love as he said. It is this eucharistic love
that
we
of Christ
carry with us into the world to
the poor, the sick, the heavily burdened
and
to everyone.
In this to "love
way we
fulfill
one another as
I
his
command
love you" (Jn
The holy Eucharist strengthens bond of charity in the church. I look forward to seeing you at our Eucharistic Congress. These two days 15:12).
the
will produce abundant fruit of unity,
charity and holiness for building up the body of Christ throughout Our diocese.
May
Jesus Christ in the holy Euchabe praised, adored and loved with grateful affection at every moment!
rist
will foster the local
adult having supervisory contact with children.
the Children's Track?
Children from kindergarten through
fifth
participate
children
the Children's Track must be regis-
in
in
NOCTURNAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULED GROUPS
grade are
welcome to
the Children's Track.
All
Who
is
speaking
at the Children's
will
present "Stories of Hope:
tered.
God Works Wonders!"
Registration forms are available online, through
Adynamic and
individual parishes or
can be
vention Center. Seating will
be
in
filled
out at the Con-
the Children's Track
limited. Children in the Children's
be involved
in
Track will
age-appropriate activities and
be served lunch.
will
Track? 1
Ken Doran
in
How
0:00
11:00
12:00
Families
/
Seniors of Diocese
Men and Women
Cursillo
catechetical ministry reflects broad experience
2:00
To be determined
proach
is
levels. His ap-
3:00
Knights of Columbus
age-appropriate and fun for all children
4:00
Adoration Society of Charlotte
5:00
Charlotte Catholic
6:00
Priests of the Diocese
ages kindergarten through
fifth
grade.
Women Religious serving the Diocese
Deacons of the Diocese
1:00
on diocesan, school, and parish
/
Teen and Young Adults
creative teacher, Doran's 26 years
in
the sacrament of love, the Eucharist,
Women's Group
September
9,
2005
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Our Lady of Mercy dedicated thorns connects one station to the next along the church's walls.
MERCY, from page 1
"It
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Culture
WORD TO LIFE
A roundup
of Scripture, readings, films and more
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS: SEPT.
Nun leads protest against filming of The Da Vinci Code' LINCOLN, England (CNS)
—
A
Hanks and the film crew are said to have witnessed the protest. Sister Mary Michael described Dan Brown's book, "The Da Vinci Code," as "blasphemous" for its story line that claims Jesus married Mary Magdalene and started a family. She also said cathedral authorities were wrong to allow Sony Pictures to use the cathedral in exchange for a fee of about $180,000. The nun accused them of "simony," a sin defined by the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" as "the buying or selling of spiritual things." "The church should not be accepting money for something that is not a true story," she said. "They (church leaders) really should be praying more, and then the money would come in."
Da
Vinci Code" at a cathedral in Lincoln, saying the movie based on the best-seller is "an offense filming of "The
against God."
Mary Michael,
Sister
dressed in a
habit with a veil, knelt in prayer in front
of the doors of Lincoln Cathedral for 12 hours Aug. 15, the first of two days of filming in the city.
The cathedral, built by the Catholic Church in the 12th century but taken over by the Church of England during the Reformation, for
is
serving as a double in the film
London's Westminster Abbey. The 61 -year-old nun, a former
Discalced Carmelite
who now belongs to
Our Lady's Community of Peace and Mercy in Lincoln, also led a small group
Westminster Abbey authorities
of protesters who greeted star Tom Hanks when he arrived at the medieval Gothic church.
Hanks waved
turned
request to film be-
cause they considered the story to be "theologically unsound."
briefly to fans before
Filming
quickly walking into the cathedral with director
down Sony's
at
Ron Howard.
is
also scheduled to take place
Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, and Win-
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3)
Matthew
who had
times.
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youths joined the group late, but no one complained that they hadn't participated
8-9, 17-18
27a
were excited have more people on the mission. The difference in the two experiences? The first was based on fairness a laudable human convention created to offset our sinful tendency to injustice. But the latter experience was based on a in fundraising. In fact, they
20: l-16a
Generosity
how many
all.
left early.
to
—
is
essential to
Christian living
higher value: generosity. by
The second group learned
JEAN DENTON
their atti-
tude through the generosity modeled by a
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
Christian community.
During a high school band-booster
They offered a parish breakfast and saw young families pay twice the ticket price. They witnessed a minister write a $25 check for a $5 car wash. They ac-
meeting, the introduction of an audacious
program of fundraising conflict.
Some
activities set off a
families said they could
make such a large time commitment. Others wanted a close accounting of hours worked by each band member or not
parent in
all
cepted donations from grandmothers and elderly parishioners
fundraising events.
to en-
spirit.
In this weekend's Gospel parable,
The unspoken accusation was that some band members might shirk their fair share of the fundraising work but get to enjoy full benefits of the
still
who wanted
courage their missionary
Jesus emphasizes generosity over the hu-
man
convention of equal pay for equal
work. The
latter is
so ingrained in our
culture that this parable
trip.
is
understandably
The atmosphere was tense with power
hard for most of us to take on
struggle and resentment.
But Jesus' teaching is that God's ways are even better than our ways, and we must stretch to imitate them.
Remembering that past experience, I by the recent attitude of our
blessed
first
reading.
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER
11-17
Sunday (Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time), Sirach 27:30-28:7, Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 18:21-35; Monday (Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary), 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Luke 7:1-10; Tuesday (St. John Chrysostom), 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Luke 7:11-17; Wednesday (The Exaltation of the Holy Cross), Numbers 21:4-9, Philippians 2:6-11, John 3:13-17; Thursday (Our Lady of Sorrows), 1 Timothy 4:1 2-1 6, John 19:25-27; Friday (Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian), 1 Timothy 6:2-12,
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Timothy 6:13-16, Luke 8:4-15
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2005
FROM THE COVER
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Bishop
Peter
i.
commemorating
Jugis St.
greets
parishioners
at
luncheon
the
Mary Church's 50th anniversary
in
following
Mass
the
Sylva Aug. 30.
Parish anniversary celebrated the work.
ANNIVERSARY, from page 1
At the request of Father James
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Cahill,
Father Williams as
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Mass.
"And they really do like and enjoy the rosary and exposition of the Blessed Sac-
rament," Father Williams said. "Traditional devotions are very popular."
"This church for
which
it
was
is
living
up to the purpose
dedicated," Bishop Jugis
said in his homily. "This building
is
set aside
one single purpose: the celebration of the sacred rites so that the people of God can be for
to provide the funds. Father
High
"We
felt
of 80, had wanted to build a church in Murphy in honor of his parents. However, Jackson County did not have a Catholic church; Murphy agreed
•
Mass
since 1982. "I'm blessed.
to the priesthood there at the age
Sponsored by The Sisters of The Poor Servants or Mother of God
has attended
ality," said
let
font
"There are some wonderfully dedicated people here," said Judy Ross,
at-
Michael William Murphy, who later would build St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Maggie Valley and be ordained
1315 Greensboro Road
installed in the
know
Vicariate.
ft
was
St.
"What
fv
new baptismal new baptistry.
walnut. This year, a
Ray Williams, pastor of Mary Church, was ill and unable to
what I on the
years, the church
have been constructed of local black
"Father Williams
Father
few
last
has been remodeled and confessionals
Americas and lay Carmelites. Concelebrating the Mass were a number of diocesan priests and two Polish priests visiting St. Barnabas Church in Arden. The Mass concluded with benediction and exposition of the Eucharist.
tend the celebration.
idbreaki Groundbreaking Fall of 2005— call us today!
Within the
this
Mary Church.
memo-
the unborn.
administrator.
Over the years, building programs added the parish hall and classroom facility, the church was enlarged and a rectory was built. Parishioners did much of
formed into a living temple." Although Sylva sits in a valley, it's at a higher elevation than Charlotte, the bishop said, adding that, "a city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The light from this altar flows through you to the people of Jackson County." "Every time we come to this altar to celebrate the Eucharist, the structure of the living temple of the church is made more firm, because when we come here our incorporation into Christ becomes stronger," Bishop Jugis said. "The opposite would be true if you never came to church after your baptism; the structure of the living temple of the church would be weak," he said. "It is faith that creates a bond of unity in all the people who come to this living temple, of which Christ is the cornerstone." "You also have the bond of grace and the bond of charity to strengthen the body of the church," said the bishop.
14 The Catholic News & Herald
September
Perspectives
A
collection of columns,
editorials
and viewpoints
A Ca tholic look a
CAROL GLATZ
VATICAN CITY
Guest
advance directives
Column
I
discussed
on endBelow, I summarize North in view of the church's what you can do to ensure a set of advance directives with both secular law and
GUEST COLUMNIST
the Catholic Church's position of-life issues.
Carolina law teachings and that
you have
complies church teaching. The term "advance directives" is a general term covering both living wills and health care powers of attorney. In North Carolina, a living will is known also as a declaration of desire for a natural death ("DDND"). The terms are synthat
onymous.
— Health Care Power of Attorney
(HCPA):
a document used to desigmore persons to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so. If you do not have a Health Care Power of Attorney, the situation It is
nate one or
be ripe for confusion and discord over who will be the appropriate decision maker. will
You may or may not agree with the who ultimately prevails as your
person
decision maker. For example, one adult child
who may
be appropriate to
make
health care decisions for a parent or an
infirm spouse
may
not be a good deci-
sion maker.
you do not have a living will (DDND), but you do have a Health Care Power of Attorney, the agent named under the Health Care Power of Attorney likely will be able to make the same endof-life decisions that you could have diTalk
DDND.
your health care agent carefully and make sure that person both knows and understands your wishes and is familiar with (and will rely on) church teaching. You must trust the person appointed and be able to rely upon that person to "do the right thing." North Carolina law provides an approved Health Care Power of Attorney form. The form is readily available and, in its statutory form, provides very broad powers to the health care agent, both in routine medical situations and more dire to
situations.
Unless you thoroughly and explicitly your agent in all situations, you should limit the agent's powers. Item 4 of the Statutory Form pro-
trust
vides a bit of space to do
this.
I
know of
very few individuals, lacking legal or medical training, who could do an ad-
equate job of completing the "blank space."
to
statutory form, stripped of
more
sions and with
some
provi-
structure given for
Item 4. Health Care Powers of Attorney
form supplied
comply with
is
statute provides
not the only
the statute.
I
way
have told
POPE BENEDICT XVI
"exchanged the glory of for the likeness of the image of mortal man" and became more and more like the lifeless objects they worshipped, he said. To free themselves from this trap, the pope said people must continuously model their lives after the image of "the Son of God, since we have been freed from the power of darkness and transferred to the kingdom of his beloved Son," who offers redemption and the forgiveness of sins. The pope flew to the Vatican by helicopter from his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo Sept. 7 to deliver his weekly catechesis to the faithful gath-
to appoint
al-
someone else to make Not all individuals
decisions for you.
have the luxury of a
trusted, solid
available person to
the role.
fill
ered in
God
and
Further, the person chosen may not always be available. Or you may simply want to insure that your wishes are car-
Chapter
of
1
St.
full
is
"before
things,"
all
and
it is
that "all things hold together," the in his text.
is our principle of cohesion, our mediator and all of creation's final destination," he said. Pope Benedict said Christ became man in order to become part of the hu-
"Christ
man community and guide fertile"
so he could "support
"harmonious and
into a
it"
body.
The well-being and growth of humanity depend on Christ, who represents the foundation, "the root and the living hub" of mankind, he said. To some 20,000 of the faithful from all over the world the pope offered greet-
canticle in
how
him
pope said
Paul's Letter to the
Colossians, which highlights
possesses
Jesus in
Peter's Square.
St.
He focused his talk on the
Jesus
ings in 10 different languages, as well as
redemptive power.
his apostolic blessing.
In order to model one's life after the "image of the Son of God," one must enter into Christ's "feelings, his will and his thoughts," the pope said in remarks apart from his prepared text.
Waving
to the crowds,
he
left in his
open-air jeep to hold private audiences in the Vatican with Irish President Mary
McAleese and
the prime minister of
Madagascar, Jacques
Sylla.
ried out.
A Declaration of a Desire for a NatuDeath will override a Health Care Power of Attorney to the extent of any inconsistencies. All Catholics should
ral
carefully consider completing one. will explain, the statutory
way
form
is
As
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not the The Catholic News & Herald welcomes
to go.
be originals of 250 words or
Declaration of a Desire for a Natural
Catholic issues, and be
Death ("DDND"): That North Carolina Catholics understand how the state's Right to Natural Death Act works is vitally important.
The
To be considered
act will apply to
you whether you like it or not and regardless of whether you complete a
in
good
in the
defines "persistent veg-
for publication,
each
letter
Letters
and
to
space
or
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judgment of the attending Send
physician [and one other physician] the patient suffers
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The Catholic News & Herald does not publish
etative state" as "a medical condition
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First, the act
letters
less, pertain to recent
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from a sustained com-
plete loss of self-aware cognition and,
without the use of extraordinary means or artificial nutrition or hydration, will
succumb
to death within a short period
of time."
The
definition
is
almost laughable
if
one analyzes it carefully: Two physicians need only agree that the patient (1) suffers from a "sustained" loss of self cognition, and (2) without ... artificial hydration or nutrition the patient will die. If the
two physicians can agree to what ever "sustained" means, they can certainly agree that the patient will die if not given nutrition
and hydration.
Second, the statutory form contains provisions that, if improperly completed,
The North Carolina that the
directive
only
If
rected under a
can write a valid advance on the back of a grocery bag, as long as they know what they are doing. National Right to Life has valid forms online for all states. Go to www.nrlc.org and click on "Will To Live." The North Carolina version is the clients they
low you
Speaks
Idolaters
BOB MASON previous column,
People are
general audience. the immortal
my
—
called to model their lives on Jesus, since he has the redeeming power that lifts humanity out of the darkness of sin, Pope Benedict XVI said in his weekly
North Carolina
In
The Pope
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
t
2005
Pope says people called to model lives on Jesus by
End-of-life issues, Part 2
9,
render the document self-negating.
Third (perhaps the most disturbing part), the act provides that, if some sort
of advance directive that complies with the act has not been completed, and if two physicians determine that the patient is either "terminable and incurable" or in a "persistent vegetative state," then a decision to withhold extraordinary medical treatment or artificial hydration and nutrition may be taken by (in order): the healthcare agent appointed under a HCPA, the guardian, the spouse and then "a majority of the relatives of the first
would Terri Schiavo have" wanted" as proved supposedly by clear and convincing evidence; in Florida, at least the courts went through the motions of attempting to determine what Terri 's
—
—
subjective intent was).
Because of situation,
I
this rather disturbing
believe
it is
important for
all
Catholics to complete a directive that agrees with both church teaching and North Carolina statute.
the
degree." If none
of the foregoing
then the attending physician In other words, there stituted
is
is
available,
may
decide.
not a "sub-
judgment standard" here ("what
Bob Mason
is
an elder law attorney
certified by the National Elder
Foundation and a parishioner at seph Church in Asheboro.
Law
St.
Jo-
September
The Catholic News & Herald 15
2005
9,
Dreams and our
Life is Christ Catechists connect people to intimacy with Jesus Oh, how good is the good God! That simple statement summarizes so succinctly the conviction of St. Paul. Throughout his letters, St. Paul proclaims his gratitude for the Lord for be-
who are on the way. They are to be attentive to minds and hearts, attitudes persons
Guest
and behavior. They are sent
Column
ing his savior and redeemer, model and
FATHER JAMES
guide.
Even
in
moments of persecution and
suffering, Paul never fails to express the
HAWKER GUEST COLUMNIST
joy in his heart as he acknowledges with enthusiasm, "I live now not I, but Christ lives in
me."
As we
celebrate Catechetical
Sunday
throughout the United States on Sunday, Sept. 18, united to St. Paul we believe
way, the truth and Paul, we are convinced
that Jesus Christ is the
the
life.
that
we
Like St. can do all things in Christ,
who
that so
Time, No.
we
blessed
are in this diocese
many men and women, commit-
5).
follows then that an essential aim
It
of catechesis
is
to enable the hearer to
appreciate, appropriate and assimilate the vision, values
purpose
too often propagates the primacy of indi-
Catholic Church.
They respond person-
and publicly
to the invitation shared
ally
on the mount of the Ascension, "Teach them everything I have commanded you and know that I
by
the risen Christ
am
sonal responsibility. In fidelity to the risen Christ, the catechist
"Choose
reminded the catechist of his or her primary responsibility when he wrote, "The definitive aim of to put
II
people not only in
life,
not
Choose
love, not hatred.
peace, not violence."
who
FATHER JOHN
cell,
proclaimed, "For to
The words spoken by Jesus, "I came that you may have life and have it more abundantly," surely Christ."
life is
touched and transformed core of his being.
May
St.
Paul to the
the catechists, called to con-
tinuing conversion, to life in Christ, invite
whom
those
Our question
Q.
is
about dreams.
Do
they have any significance in our spiri-
they serve to open their
catechists
tual lives? Is
it
wrong to
Some dreams seem (New Jersey)
believe in them?
to hit close to
home.
A. I'm not sure what you mean by
Christ.
participate in the teaching mission
of the church commit themselves to both sharing information and cultivating spiritual information.
NHNRMMMHI
minds, hearts and souls to the risen
The devoted, dedicated
Pope John Paul
is
to proclaim,
Choose
death.
with you."
catechesis
is
Corner DIETZEN
from a prison
vidualism, relativism, materialism and
in
Question
CNS COLUMNIST
me
personal rights to the exclusion of per-
participate
Christ,
life
Paul, writing to the Philippians
that
catechetical, teaching mission of the
to
St.
spiritual
to teach as Jesus did.
that
the
ted
commitment
and virtues taught and
by Jesus himself. Achieving is no easy task in a society
lived
strengthens us.
How
touch but in communion, in intimacy with Jesus Christ" (On Catechesis in Our
to assist
maturing believers to be rooted in Christ, growing in his grace and responsive to the needs of others. Catechists, if they are to be faithful in service, must recognize the centrality of the Eucharist in life and ministry. The Eucharist, the bread of life, enables each of us to grow in intimacy with Jesus. The Eucharist, the bread for life, strengthens us as we strive to be friends, disciples and witnesses of the risen Lord. As catechists become what they eat, they witness most effectively to their
They minister
to total
believing in dreams. But to think about
Father Hawker is vicar for educaDiocese of Charlotte and pastor of St. Luke Church in Mint Hill. tion in the
them, reflect on what happens in our dreams, even to learn something from them is not wrong. We have ample proof
even in the Bible that God can use dreams to help people better understand their lives and what God's will is for them. Psychological sciences
Unborn pain
Guest
Compassion for animals; why not babies?
Column
declared to be the
policy of the United States that the slaughtering of livestock and the handling of livestock in connection with slaughter shall be carried out only by
humane methods." Those words come from the "HuSlaughter Act," a law
mane Methods of
that expresses our
concern for the pain
experienced by animals, but that more fundamentally expresses a dimension of our
own
humanity. In Australia, the national Health and Medical Research Council requires painkillers to be used on the fetuses of animals!
Q. "What do you and excruciating pain?"
mean by
severe
A. "You see, the threshold for pain is very low. The fetus is very likely extremely sensitive to pain during the gestation of 20 to 30 weeks.
ever, that reflection
and as early as
spiritual influences
gests
we
on our
lives sug-
"befriend our dreams," mull
described would be likely to cause severe
should be noted that each year in the United States alone, more than
simply and nonjudgmentally with someone else may be helpful, sometimes to both persons. It is true that dreams might be used wrongly, for example if one pretends to tell fortunes from them or allows oneself to become obsessed with a fantasy world. But it could be just as wrong not
from the time the fetus is being manipulated and being handled to the time that the incision is made, and the pain, right
brain or the contents, intracranial contents, are
sucked out."
The
concluded with the recommendation that painkillers be used when surgery is done on the fetus. fetus.
article
The authors wrote, "This
applies not
just to diagnostic
Q. "So, Doctor, do you have an opinion as to whether the partial-birth
dures on the fetus, but possibly also to termination of pregnancy, especially by
abortion procedure causes pain to the fetus?"
surgical techniques involving
of gestation, I will be pain caused to the fetus. And I believe it will be severe and excruciating pain caused to the fetus."
may be
particularly vivid.
v. Ashcroft.
beyond 20 weeks would assume that there
has studied and
as 10 weeks.
and therapeutic proce-
dismem-
berment." In
1991, scientific advisors to the
Germany had recommendation. In August 2001, Great Britain's Medical Research Council concluded
Federal Medical Council in
made
it
as early
It
18,000 abortions take place at 21 or
more weeks of pregnancy. The Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act now has been introduced in Congress, to inform
may
is
going on in his or
20 weeks; other studies place
vealed hormonal stress reactions in the
A. "If the fetus
is
life.
One author who
that pain perception
On April 6, 2004, the following testi-
al.
them can con-
to one's self-knowledge,
written extensively about psychological
tions at
et.
to understand
much
emotions and what her
GUEST COLUMNIST
British medical journal, the Lancet, re-
the case of Leroy Carhart, M.D.,
tribute
FATHER FRANK PAVONE
So what about human fetuses? given in U.S. District Court (District of Nebraska) by Dr. Kanwaljeet Anand before Judge Richard G. Kopf in
on one's dreams,
trying to enter into their images and
"And so the procedures associated with the partial-birth abortion that I just
In 1994, an article in the prestigious
mony was
cannot
us very
moods, and "It is therefore
still
much for sure about where dreams come from or what makes them happen. It is now widely agreed, howtell
women
20 weeks or more
having abor-
baby The legislation deserves It would require that the that their
feel pain.
our support. mother be given the option to provide painkillers to her baby. This is not to justify abortion, but will certainly
many people
Many
think twice about
course, continue to deny reality.
"A
As
fisherman
once told me that fish have neither sense nor sensation, but how he knew this, he could not tell me."
a similar
Father Pavone of Priests for Life.
is
bit,
especially if they are
Even sharing them
dreams as a natural, if puzzling, assume there is somemagical, even diabolical,
to accept
part of life or to
thing about them.
make
it.
abortion supporters will, of
Bertrand Russell wrote,
them over a
national director
A free brochure on ecumenism, including questions on intercommunion and other ways of sharing
worship,
is
available by sending a stamped, self-
addressed envelope Dietzen,
Box 3315,
to
Father John
Peoria, IL 61612.
Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address, or e-mail: jjdietzen@aol. com.
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9,
2005
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