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vOLUME 17
Friars affiliations
Leading more people to read the Bible is challenge for Pope Benedict
Two couples from diocese recognized by Order of St. Augustine JOANITA M. NELLENBACH
by JOHN THAVIS catholic news service
by
correspondent
HAYWOOD COUNTY — It doesn’t matter if the Augustinian friars are just visiting or stationed here — they’re family. The Augustinian friars of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova recently recognized two couples who in a particular way over the years have made the friars part of their own families. John and Therese Van Dyck of St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Maggie Valley and Charles and Joan Surber of St. John the Evangelist Church in Waynesville have been affiliated to the Order of St. Augustine. “We were honored, but that See OSA, page 7
no. 38
Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series on the Bible.
CNS photos Michael Alexander
Back to the bible Margaret Mashini reads the Bible in St. Michael the Archangel
See CHALLENGE, page 9
Church in Woodstock, Ga., Aug. 22. Pope Benedict XVI will
Revered, sacred, ancient text
host a Synod of Bishops at the Vatican in October to help draw more Catholics to read the Bible.
Filling the need
Biblical scholars provide pope with research, advice on Scriptures
Parish Food Closet thrives under couple’s direction After 10 years of service, they’re passing the torch by
KATIE MOORE staff writer
Courtesy Photo
Jim Kermes packs bags for the Food Closet ministry at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Statesville Aug. 9. Kermes and his wife Mitzie took over the Food Closet after long-time volunteers Ken and Connie Jewell retired in August.
STATESVILLE — Ken and Connie Jewell weren’t sure how long they would volunteer as coordinators of the Food Closet ministry at their parish, St. Philip the Apostle Church in Statesville.
by CINDY WOODEN catholic news service
And they didn’t know what to expect when they took on the responsibility back in 1998. “At first we said we would stay on for a year and see how it worked out,” said Connie Jewell. “A year spread to five years and then when Father Kurt came, he was so easy to See FOOD, page 5
Liturgical heritage
Bringing the Mass home
Solemn high Mass in extraordinary form celebraated
Local ministry provides DVDs of Mass to homebound
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Benedict XVI chose the Bible as the topic for this fall’s Synod of Bishops, he turned the church’s attention to an area he has long considered crucial and in need of revitalization. T h e p o p e ’s c o n c e r n touches several levels. For one thing, despite an upsurge in biblical interest after the Second Vatican Council, only a minority of Catholics read the Bible regularly.
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Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series on the Bible. VATICAN CITY — Just as a president turns to his economic or military advisers for expert opinions on issues in those areas, the pope has his own team of biblical scholars for research and advice about the Scriptures. See BIBLE, page 8
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