Roman
Catholic Diocese of Charlotte
Liturgical
Norms
Bishop PeterJ. Jugis introduces new liturgical
norms in the Diocese of
NEWS
Established Jan. 12, 1972 by Pope Paul VI
MARCH
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SERVING CATHOLICS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA IN THE DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE
2005
11,
Charlotte
Growing up in the faith
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Preschool Faith Day
RECOMMITTING FAITH
allows kids, parents
Deacons recommit to
to play, learn by
JOANITA M.
NELLENBACH
ministry,
CORRESPONDENT
—
MAGGIE VALLEY Preschool Faith
Day
at St.
Mar-
service
garet of Scotland Church gave kids a chance to learn and play,
CANDIDATES ADVANCE
w hile parents looked at the mate-
TOWARD DIACONATE
rials
that will be used for pre-
school faith formation this
fall.
by
Margaret of Scotland Church historically has had a ma-
DEACON GERALD
St.
jority of adults
and
now more families
retirees,
are
but
moving
to
the area and joining the parish. In will make Communions, the
May, nine youngsters their first
POTKAY CORRESPONDENT
most in a number of years. About 15 children, ages 5 months to 10 years, attended the faith day, in die parish hall March 5. "It was nice to see all the
—
CHARLOTTE Deacons and their wives recently converged for their annual recommitment ceremony. The annual Mass, this year celebrated at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte March.
5, is
a
time for deacons to renew their spirit as
See PRESCHOOL, page 7
they continue their
See DEACONS, page 8
Photo ev Joanita M. Nellenbach
sierra Franklin, 10, offers batons to Olivia Masciarelli, 1.
Scotland Church
in
Maggie Valley March
On Preschool
Faith
Day
at St.
Margaret of
ages 6-10 helped the younger children as a way to
5, children
give alms for Lent.
SACRED SLEUTH
A NEW VISION
Archeologist
Catechists discuss lifelong
believes he has
found
St. Paul's
faith
tomb
formation in parishes
Speaker emphaskes learning, not teaching
SARCOPHAGUS BURIED BENEATH BASILICA
by by
—
HICKORY
A
teresting
Vatican archeologist believes he
has rediscovered the
God
tomb of St.
altar
of the
Rome
"Isn't
it
basilica
create an
Why
don't
in Naugatuck, Conn. He spoke on "Toward a 'Whole' Vision for Faith Formation" at the Catholic
atmosphere
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project coordinator for family
in-
try to force
people?"
into
already there.
dedicated to the apostle.
The
—
how we
Kehrwald asked. "But God
Paul, buried deep beneath the
main
involving the whole parish community can foster that atmosphere, said Kehrwald,
CORRESPONDENT
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
VATICAN CITY
JOANITA M.
NELLENBACH
JOHN THAVIS
Photo by Joanita M. Nellenbach
Leif
See FAITH, page 5
In
Our Schools
Students design new school;
Guardsman
visits;
outreach
.
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efforts
PAGES 6,12-13
Kehrwald speaks on whole-community catechesis at the Catholic
Conference Center
in
Hickory March
3.
Perspectives
Parish Profile
Toxic thinking; Vatican IPs
Cathotc life thrives at St.
spirit;
Gabriel Church
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March
Current and upcoming
In Brief
topics from around the
own backyard
world to your
Cuban
Jaime Ortega Alamino was held for three
immigration
officials at
the
Miami
airport
to enter the United States
on
a Vatican diplomatic passport at the end of
February, said the Cuban bishops.
An official wanted to open
a
file
tion
man, told Catholic News Service that the cardinal was treated courteously and professionally and was held for an hour.
The
on the
bishops said that the treatment of
was "brusque and discourteand he was told he had no choice but to answer the questions if he wanted to enter the United States. "When the cardinal said he had the option of returning to Cuba, an official told him he had been .given permission to stay in the United States for 30 days, said the bishops. During the cardinal's time at the airport, U.S. officials made no mention of the cardinal's criticisms of the Cuban and U.S. governments, said the bishops. Cardinal Ortega has criticized restrictions on religious liberty in Cuba and has
cardinal as a possible dangerous person and
the cardinal
began asking him questions, which he re-
ous,"
March
fused to answer, said the bishops in a
3 statement.
The cials
cardinal said he told the U.S. offihe was a well-known figure and com-
plained that they were arbitrary in deciding
which Cubans needed a file, according to the bishops' statement.
Cardinal Ortega is president of the Cuban bishops' conference and head of the
Havana Archdiocese. He is a frequent travMiami, where there is a large CubanAmerican community. The incident occurred Feb. 25 and was first reported Feb. 28 by EINuevo Herald, a eler to
Diocesa n, planner
daily newspaper,
unnamed sources. Zachary Mann, a Bureau of Immigraand Customs Enforcement spokes-
citing
hours and treated disrespectfully by U.S.
when he tried
2005
bishops say cardinal treated
poorly by U.S. officials HAVANA (CNS) — Cuban Cardinal Miami Spanish-language COMMANDING ATTENTION
11,
opposed the U.S. economic embargo against the island nation.
Presence. For
more information, call Tina Witt
846-7361.
at (704)
CHARLOTTE — St. Gabriel Ministry Center ASHEVILLE CNS
photo by Bob Roller
New River, Tenn., and Eric Herman of Millersville, Md. stand in front Supreme Court March 2 with signs illustrating their opposing positions on whether Ten Commandments monuments should be displayed on government property. The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases regarding such displays. Kermit Phillips of
(
of the U.S.
Supreme Court hears arguments in
ASHEVILLE
WASHINGTON cases argued
March
(CNS)
—
In
two
2 over displays of the
Ten Commandments on government property,
Supreme Court
justices raised
questions about the motives of government authorities
who ordered
the displays, about
the difference between versions of the
com-
mandments, and about what sort of
tests
should be used to evaluate the displays'
ments tended cumstances of each
to stick to the specific cir-
tices' efforts
case, avoiding the jus-
to discuss the circumstances
under which it would be appropriate to have government-sponsored displays of the Ten Attorney David Friedman, arguing for the American Civil Liberties
McCreary County
vs.
Union
being asked to rule on the constitutionality of a 40year-old granite Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of the Texas state Capitol in Austin, and on displays of In the cases, the court
is
framed copies of the commandments amid other historic documents on the walls of courthouses in McCreary and
they had a right to
lutely intended
and
display the Ten
Commandments because of
felt
the religious nature of the displays."
Even
a third version of the display,
which included equal-sized versions of other historic documents in addition to the commandments, emphasized that the tablets
Moses
received from
God
are "'the' foun-
Pulaski counties in Kentucky.
dation of our legal system," he said.
Although some monuments have portrayed
typically include the version of the
defenders of the
critical
the cases as a
turning point for religious rights,
other legal observers have said likely that
they will affect
little
it is more more than
other such monuments.
Supporters of the monuments in both cases, including the acting U.S. soargued that the Texas Legislature and county supervisors in the two Kentucky counties were not promoting a particular religion but merely giving appropriate credit to the historic importance of the commandments in the foundation of the U.S. gov-
licitor general,
ernment and
its
in its
ACLU of Ken-
tucky, said the counties' supervisors "abso-
constitutionality.
legal system.
Attorneys for opponents of the monu-
Such monuments around the country
mandments differs
familiar to
it
March
16,
6:30-8 p.m., at St. Gabriel Church,
on "Catholic Social Teaching" by Father David A. Boileu of Loyola University March 14 at 7:30 p.m., at UNC-A's Highsmith University Union Swannanoa Room, 1 University Heights. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call UNCAsheville's Center for Diversity Education at
3016 Providence Rd. While attention is usually focused on persons who are grieving in the first
(828) 232-5024.
as signs that
year after a death occurs, the needs of grieving persons go on. Spiritual friendship, care and concern are still needed, regardless of how much will explore time has passed since the loss. some of these feelings and ways to cope, as well
We
grief work.
VICARIATE
NORTH WILKESBORO
—
If
you have a
special need for prayers, or
would
like to offer
your time call
in prayer for others' needs, please
the Rosary Chain at St. John Baptist de
Salle Church.
The Rosary Chain
is
La
a sizable
may point to the need for specific The presenter will be Janice Olive of
Hospice of Charlotte. For more information, BJ Dengler at (704) 364-5431, ext. 212.
call
CHARLOTTE — A
Polish-language
Mass
group and all requests and volunteers are welcome. For details, call Marianna de
Reconciliation will be offered at 2 p.m. For
Lachica at (336) 667-9044.
948-1678.
St. Frances of Rome Church, Hendrix and Highlands Rds., sponsors the Oratory of Divine Love Prayer Group in the parish house the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Call (336) 372-8846
for
more
information, call Elizabeth Spytkowski at (704)
CHARLOTTE — As
the 40th anniversary of
the closing of Vatican Council II approaches, many Catholics are still unaware of the importance of this Ecumenical Council. Msgr. John McSweeney will be giving several presentations
on what Vatican
more information.
will
be celebrated at St. Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., on Palm Sunday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the Daily Mass Chapel.
II
really
was and its importance meet in the New
to the Church. All sessions will
CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE
—
St.
room 102, of St. Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. The program meets Mondays, March 2 1 and April 4 from 78:15 p.m. or Tuesdays, March 22 and April 5, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Childcare is available by reservation at (704) 543-7677 ext. 1011. Life Center,
VICARIATE Patrick Cathedral,
1621 Dil worth Road East, invites all to Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament March 1 8. Stations of the Cross will begin at 7:30 p.m.
followed by Benediction and adoration until midnight. You may come at any time of the
evening for as long as you like to visit and spend time with our Lord before His True
CHARLOTTE — All women of the diocese are women's day at St; Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons invited to the annual
commost Protestants. It
from the one familiar
to Catholics in
on worshiping graven images and combines what the Catholic version treats as two commandments forbidding coveting a neighbor's wife and coveting a neighbor's goods. Justice Antonin Scalia argued that "it doesn't matter what version it is if it stands for the belief that the law is from God." When somebody walks by such a monument, he said, it's not important what the exact words are, but that they remind people of God's role in shaping the founders' beliefs and the system of law. that
will present "Dealing with the years that follow" will host a
SPARTA —
Commandments.
case,
— UNC-Asheville
talk
BOONE
two Ten Commandments cases
VICARIATE
includes a prohibition
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Catholic-Muslim committee prayed for hospitalized pope
FROM THE VATICAN
Official says
Vatican says cardinals to stand
VATICAN CITY
(CNS)
—
The
Vatican announced that a series of cardi-
would be standing
in for
Pope John of Holy
in the celebration
Paul
II
Week
events.
For the
time in his 26-year pope was not scheduled to preside over Holy Week and Easter celebrations, said a March 8 Vatican first
pontificate, the
activities following his hospitalization
respiratory problems and a tracheotomy. Papal spokesman Joaquin NavarroValls said March 7 the Vatican hoped the pope would be back in the Vatican for Holy Week, but he would decide how or for
if
Over the past few
However, the pope was expected
to
impart the papal blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city of Rome and the world) March 27, Easter, following Mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state.
Where
purposely vague," said a tent
"was left Vatican official,
was still unclear as to what exthe pope would be able to resume
many
March
things."
Most of
This time several cardinals, includ-
liturgies
12. call
Francis Stafford of
group meets at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd., the first and third Mondays of each month. The group will read 'The Faith Explained," third edition, by Leo J. Trese and a chapter will be cov ered every meeting. For more information, call Jordan (704) 737-1964 or Ryan at (704) 377-1328. flection
Anyone
interested in participating
the church office at (828) 754-528 1
SMOKY
MOUNTAIN
MURPHY for
VICARIATE
— Rev. Steve Holcomb, pastor
VICARIATE
BELMONT
— The Bradley
the final in a series of Community Lenten ship Services
March
16,
St.
William Church, 765 Andrews Rd. The series is designed to strengthen ecumenical bonds within the community. For more information, call Joan Kennedy at (828) 837-85 19.
WINSTON-SALEM
Pax
—
March
visit
The Bradley
make
Institute
a reservation,
Web
site
at
w ww.bradleyinstitute.org or call (704) 829-7231.
in the
forma-
Mus-
lims engaged in Da'wa, religious educa-
Dialogue "began with a silent prayer
tional institutions played an important
ligious
tion of Catholic missionaries and
with special intentions going for the Holy
role in instilling a sense of respect for
March 7. Pope John Paul was rushed to Rome's Gemelli hospital the morning of
others' beliefs.
Feb. 24 after suffering a recurrence of
it according to their conscience without fear of incurring punishment" or undergoing pressure "to go against
Father," a Vatican official said
respiratory problems. ized Feb.
He was
hospital-
1-10 for treatment of a flu-
The joint committee agreed to follow
their conscience."
The joint committee meets once each
Da'wa is the duty of Muslims to convey the message of Islam to nonMuslims. The aim of Christian mission is to propagate Christianity or to carry out humanitarian work. A delicate balance must be struck by both religions to spread their faith with-
out falling into proselytization, that
that ev-
ery person has a "right to seek truth and
is,
Muslim and Catholic delegates
also
appealed to the international community
and terrorism since terrorism has no religion." Christianity and Islam "call for peace, fraternity and love among all human beings," the statement said. The Vatican delegation to this year's joint committee included the head of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald, and the apostolic nuncio to Egypt, Archbishop Marco Brogi. to "not link together religion
Farming support
20,
velopment Center, 6 1 6 S. Cherry St. Meetings are held on the third Sunday of each month and will open with prayer, sacred silence, followed by a focus speaker with open discussion on the
to
Both sides agreed that
Azhar for Dialogue with Monotheistic Religions and the Vatican's Council for Interre-
The newly formed
Chnsti group will meet
Study of Christian Culture will have Benedictine Father M. John Farrelly, as a featured speaker
more information or
belief of each person be respected."
VICARIATE
3:30-5 p.m. at Holy Cross Church Child De-
A social hour with wine and cheese will follow the presentation. For
committee asked that while Catholics follow their call to mission and Muslims their duty to Da'wa "the freedom of
Wor-
12-12:30 p.m. at
Institute for the
Reservations are required.
faith.
In a written press release, the joint
copal fellowship in Robbinsville, will preach
Triad
March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Commons at Belmont Abbey College. Father Farrelly's talk, "The Holy Spirit The Ultimate Dynamism of the World and History''is free and open to the public.
own religious
al-
Grace Mountainside Lutheran and Epis-
KERNERSVILLE GASTONIA
mittee of the Permanent Committee of
sion and the similar call in Islam to Da'wa.
and events.
the Lord? "Having a 'Mary heart' in a
Young Adult Faith Re-
same day.
Feb. 24 meeting of the joint com-
egates discussed the church's call to mis-
should
— The
The
Holy Week
J.
asked to preside over the
March
CHARLOTTE
hospitalized that
the Apostolic Penitentiary, have been
us are "busy about
Martha World" will feature Susan Brady as facilitator. The day will open with Mass at 8 a.m. and the program will begin at 8:80 a.m. To register, please call Kathy Murray at (704) 849-0398.
inducing another to convert to one's
Catholic
year to discuss issues important to Islamic-Catholic relations. This year, del-
ing U.S. Cardinal
How do we make time to listen to
19.
—
and Muslim members of a joint interreligious committee opened their one-day meeting in Cairo, Egypt, with a silent prayer for Pope John Paul II who was
related inflammation of the throat.
the task to others.
it
Pkwy.,
years, due to his
limited mobility, the pope has forgone performing certain Holy Week rituals, such as washing the feet of priests on Holy Thursday and carrying the cross on Good Friday; instead, he has assigned
would be when he
the pope
to offer his Easter blessing
since
he would participate in the week's
many liturgies.
press statement.
was
VATICAN CITY (CNS)
pope during Holy Week
for
nals
in
focus topic, as well as general issues related to
peace and justice. Call for directions or information; reservations help us with planning,
however drop-ins are always welcome. Call Pat Henderson, Parish Care office. Holy Cross Church (336) 996-5109, ext. 12 or Marcia Kelley, (336) 784-0985.
—
ployed or concerned about their present em-
KERNERSVILLE Holy Cross Church, 616 S. Cherry St., invites all Catholics who have been inactive, feel alienated or want to take another look at the Catholic Church to
ployment situation
attend a series of sessions designed to address
GREENSBORO
VICARIATE
GREENSBORO
— Anyone currently unemis
invited to attend the Re-
employment Support Group held Center,
Room
8,
in the
Parish Life
issue that
have perhaps cause a feeling of es-
of St. Paul the Apostle Church,
trangement. Re-Membering Church will meet
The group will meet
Wednesdays, April 20 through May 25, at following the 7 p.m. Mass For more informa-
27 S Horse Pen Creek Rd. i
17 and 31, April 14 and 28 and May 12 and 26, 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, call
March
Colleen Assal, (294) 4696, ext. 226. Anyone with knowledge of job opportunities is asked to call Colleen to share them with the group.
tion, call
Is
Juliann
LENOIR
—
St.
Ln.
open
to the general public?
Francis of Assisi Church, 328-B
Planner at least 1 5 days prior to the event
NW, will host Landings, an out-
date
reach program for those lic
36.
Please submit notices for the Diocesan
VICARIATE
Woodwsay
1
your parish or school sponsoring a
free event
HICKORY
Demmond at (336) 996-7
who have left the Catho-
Church and are thinking of returning. Land-
in writing to
Karen A. Evans
CNS
at
kaevans@charlottediocese.org or fax to (704) 370-3382.
Bishop Thomas
G.
speaks
at a press
Tallahassee, Fla. He
Bishop Peter J. Jugis will participate
in thefollowing events:
Baltimore, Md.
Priestly Life
and Ministry
leading
spokesman
in
the church
conference on a federal measure known as AgJOBS Feb. 24 is
joined by farmworkers and farming leaders to support the
allowing farm laborers
who are now
become
and eventually
legal residents
farmworkers March 13-14 USCCB Committee on
Fla.,
in
immigration matters and former chairman of the U.S. bishops' migration committee,
ings will meet Saturday evenings beginning
Episcopal calendar
Wenski of Orlando,
photo Jacquelyn Horkan, Florida Catholic
will
in
the country, whether legally or
U.S. citizens.
If
the
bill
is
to
passed, immigrant
be able to register for temporary legal residency. They could then
March 20 -11 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass
earn permanent residency by working
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Charlotte
invested sweat equity and they deserve legal immigration status."
"It is
illegally,
in bill
in
agriculture for a specified
amount
not an amnesty program," said Bishop Wenski. "These are workers
of time.
who have
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March
11,
2005
AROUND THE DIOCESE SHINING LIGHTS
DEPICTING FAITH
Women unite for World Day of
Paintings on beatitudes
Prayer service
brighten church
by
ELLEN NEERINCX SIGMON CORRESPONDENT
by
DEACON GERALD POTKAY
HICKORY
CORRESPONDENT
GREENSBORO
— At one church,
The
Church Feb.
women in PoWorld Day of
Prayer worship service, and Catholic a service close to
Parishioners saw the arrival of 16
X
Catholic
home.
Carole Marmorato, a parishioner of
24.
St.
eight color and eight black-and-
Aloysius Church
who
The
for eight years
sponsored and supported by Church United, an ecumenical movement working to bring peace and justice.
Women
Women from 18 churches of various denominations in the Hickory area are involved in preparation for the service each year.
Women United's local chapter, re-
The women began
white paintings depict the beatitudes of Jesus from the perspectives of the world
ceived a bouquet of roses at the end of this
in Poland, to
and God.
year's ecumenical service at First Presby-
The
Dee Schenck Rhodes,
the artist,
Church March
terian
is
and lay down some of the guiding prinpaintings will remain on public
display at the church until
March
Photo by Deacon Gerald Potkay
Pictured
Rhodes
is
a
one of the beatitudes: Blessed
of
hunger and
for
thirst
righteousness. The painting and others depicting the beatitudes hang
paintings will be
X Church
taken down on each Friday morning during that time period for 'feneration of
in
in St.
Pius
I
get from
'This
is
St.
an
was
Shine,"
rein-
Aloysius (Church)," she
official
Emmanuel Gitlin, professor emeri-
said.
ministry of our church
through the Community Life commission."
The World Day of Prayer is an interna-
women in
179
Lenoir-Rhyne College
in
Hickory, spoke during the service about his experiences growing up in his native Pof land,
and gave some information about the and customs in the coun-
history, religion, try.
tional event uniting Christian
Greensboro.
in attendance.
Our Light
tus of religion at
effort.
am also really thankful for the support
"I
Dr.
role in
Marmorato. "The enthusiasm of the 12 to 15 women who help me do this year after
by Dee Schenk
painting
those who
are
temporarily replaced eight of the Sta-
The
Marmorato' s
year really helps me."
17,
according to Tracy Welliver, pastoral associate. Because the paintings are going to be used for the main theme in Lent at St. Pius X Church, they have tions of the Cross.
gift
"I
ciples of Christian morality.
The
community
4.
have really come to know a lot of wonderful people while doing this," said
describe the ideal Christian character
welcome those
theme, "Let
lighting of candles near the end of the service.
Francis, recognizing
the
the service by pass-
symbols of hospitality
the Fraternity of Brother
members of
teachings of Jesus,
salt,
forced by the Scripture readings and by the
the stepdaughter of a parishioner at the beatitudes,
ing out bread and
was from
church.
The
The
event took place in Po-
is
has headed the planning committee of
Church
first
land in 1927. In the United States, the service
women in the Hickory area helped organize
people are looking at the beatitudes in a whole new way. paintings at St. Pius
—
land helped write this year's
countries.
He
led a prayer for the health of the
pope, and also prayed in Polish, with the
congregation repeating prayers
in English.
Musicians from First Presbyterian and Zion Lutheran churches provided the music, which included a piece by the First Presbyterian handbell choir.
"They (the paintings) add a lot to our Lenten season," said Welliver.
the Stations.
"Msgr. (Anthony) Marcaccio had delivered a very good homily on the beatitudes, and
now we
differently
through the work of Dee
can visualize them
Rhodes." "I think it is good to have another form of sacred art to brighten the church," said Welliver.
"The colors really bring out more emotions and they make you think about it
(the
theme of the beatitudes) a
more," said Brian Rachal, a St.
Pius
who
X
Church's
member
lot
of
RCIA program,
helped hang the paintings. In addition to the paintings, there
book "Blessed Parathe Beatitudes as Painted Prayer" with pictures by Rhodes and
will be copies of the
doxes: poetic Photo by Deacon Gerald Potkay
Tracy Welliver, pastoral associate at Pius
X
Church
in
Greensboro,
commentary
available for refer-
ence and/ or devotion.
St.
Contact Correspondent Deacon Gerald
hangs
Potkay by calling (336) 427-8218 or e-mail
paintings of the beatitudes at the church.
gpotkay@triad. rr.com.
Carolina Volkswagen 7800 E. Independence (704) 537-2336
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Photo by Ellen Neerincx Sigmoi
Women
Selection
Prices
in
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11,
The Catholic News & Herald 5
2005
FROM THE COVER "There needs to be some sort of
now
rootedness and right
[[people]] don't
Mercy
see the root," said
Carolyn
Sister
Coll, director of faith formation at St.
Michael Church
in Gastonia.
movement for the sake of movement," she said. "What I see (in society in "I
see
general)
is
How do we create community?"
a lack of fire.
that enriches the
fire
The
a
more than 1,000 parishes across North America." As an example of event-centered catechesis, Kehrwald said, "Imagine First Communion as a learning experience of the whole community.
what
how
would be
it
Can you imagine "Wow,
like if we all said,
incredible this Eucharist is?"
own
His
parish, St. Francis of Assisi,
of the parish is crucial to the faith growth of families, but families are crucial to the faith growth of the parish.' life
Kehrwald emphasized learning, not
"No textbook
series can provide full
Kehrwald chats with Ann Peters of
St.
James Church
in
Hamlet during a session of
Hickory March
in
Francis, Oct. 4, by "learning about St.
The
life
of the parish
is
crucial
growth of families, but families are critical to the faith growth of the parish. What do we bring on Sunday but what we've lived the other six days?" In fact, Kehrwald said, community comes before texts. "When people ask what curriculum you use, please do not give the name of a publisher," he said.
GDC backs this
aim of catechesis
tive
Catechists discuss lifelong
only
is
Jesus."
"The
up:
communion and
intimacy, with Jesus Christ. All evangeliz-
ing activity
faith formation in parishes
understood as promoting
is
communion with
Jesus Christ" (80).
"In a learning
community, we sense
the presence and activity of "I
FAITH, from page 1
think this
is
whole-community Brown of the Cen-
toward
church,
the trend in the
catechesis," said Carol
Region team. Kehrwald based
tral
Conference Center March 3. This session of parish catechetical leader in-service training was sponsored by Harcourt Religion Publishers and was coordinated by the Diocese of Charlotte's Central Region Leadership Team. It was a follow-up to last year's program with Bill Huebsch on whole community catechesis.
therefore, there discipleship,"
to outreach
on the "Gen(GDC)," which speaks of getting beyond a "schoolhouse" format of children, teachers and classes to entire-community involvement. Times have changed, he said, since his boyhood when every room in his house had
— "even
his talks
the walls catechized."
is
all
a terrific learning experience."
Connected catechesis, Kehrwald includes reflection at
a sense of culture that
he
said, "It doesn't
historical tour with
fall
foliage.
Catholics and combine a
Start in Philadelphia; travel
Philadelphia (Independence Hall
Haven.
You'll visit
&
the Liberty
Bell);
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Church, The Boston
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Boston with an optional tour
Hill
to historic
and
USS
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City;
and
Milford,
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Constitution. There's
crucial.
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Mass) on Holy Thursday if you don't take time to think and pray at home about what it means to wash each other's feet." Kehrwald said a pastor's involvement
2005
Visits Historical East Roman
said,
before partici-
(to
"Autumn Leaves" Tour Depart October 8th with other
home
pating in services at church. For instance,
—
is
was
called to rebuild the church. It
component parts." Kehrwald focused on faith formation
larger than
"I
8.
are
Kehrwald said. "This leads works of and mission
ourselves. This
Kehrwald
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so,
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eral Directory for Catechesis
a crucifix
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growth and
spiritual
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how we
Francis, Franciscan values, and
is
defini-
to put people not
but also in
in touch,
lies
We need to know
know about
Jesus, not just
The
Curriculum
"...
within the community.
3.
said pa-
are crucial: parents to children, children
said. "All
to the faith
parish catechetical leader in-service training at the Catholic Conference Center
Kehrwald
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The Catholic News & Herald
March
IN
DESIGNS
IN
11,
2005
OUR SCHOOLS
MIND
Deeds of love and faith
Bailey Miller and Miles Jordan, eighth-graders at Sacred Heart School, present their
plans for a new school to
members
of the building
committee March
4.
Courtesy Photo by Lisa Horton
First-
and fourth-graders
at St.
Ann School
in
feed the homeless at Urban Ministry Center
Students unveil ideas for
in
Charlotte prepare
200 lunches
to help
Charlotte Feb. 22. The lunches each
contained two sandwiches, an apple, cookies and a bag of carrots. The students also
decorated the lunch bags with personal messages of love and
new
school
effort
facility
was part
included collecting books for
dog toys BY
KAREN
A.
EVANS
for the
STAFF WRITER
—
which to build a new church, school and multipurpose facility.
the
skills
new
students then in-
the eighth-
The majority
and give some valuable input for
Thompson
Child
Society animal shelter, and raising donations for the school's
Pennies for Patients Campaign for the Leukemia Society and Samaritan's Feet.
As
part of their grade, the students
presented their designs to representatives
of the building committee March
school.
weeks to design new school plans. The teams then each submitted a scale drawing or model and a two-to-three page paper explaining the reasoning and concepts used. The entire student body, faculty and staff were surveyed to evaluate the needs
Masking fun
middle school classes.
4.
"Although no decision has been made
Students worked in pairs for three
Reading
Humane
of the designs in-
cluded larger classrooms, covered walkways, expanded parking areas and separate wings for the elementary and
grade class an opportunity to use their
math
The
facility.
for the
faith. The outreach "Good Deeds" service projects, which Development Center in Charlotte and
corporated the feedback into their designs.
SALISBURY Sacred Heart Church recently purchased 40 acres on The new property gave
new
of the school's annual Lenten
as to
what building will be
new property, a future school
I
felt
built first
on the
having students design
would both meet math cur-
riculum objectives and give students a voice in the building process," said
Miller, principal of Sacred
Kathleen
Heart School.
for relief
Courtesy Photo
Teacher Sheri Smith and her homeroom class of first-graders get into the Mardi Gras spirit in February with decorative masks and other decorations at Our Lady of Grace School
in
Greensboro.
WRITERS SOUGHT The Diocese of Charlotte for Photo by Karen A. Evans
Emma Rose Lowder Office of Justice
presents a check for $250 to Terri Jarina, program director for the
and Peace of Catholic Social Services.
at St. Patrick School in Charlotte, raised the
money by
Emma
Rose, a kindergartner
collecting pledges for reading
books. She read 100 books and donated the money to Catholic Relief Services for
tsunami
matched
relief.
Emma
Patrick Lowder,
Emma
Rose's father, works for Bank of America, which
Rose's contribution, for a total of $500 raised by the six-year-old.
to
its
will publish a
upcoming 35th anniversary.
commemorative book
Spiritual reflections of 250
1,000 words on a variety of topics are sought.
Visit "writers sought" on Diocese homepage at www.Charlottediocese.org for a list of reflection topics and submission information or write for guidelines to:
David Hains, Director of Communication, Diocese of Charlotte, 1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203.
March
11,
The Catholic News & Herald 7
2005
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Kids, parents enjoy
Celebratingfaith
Preschool Faith
Day "This was their almsgiving for Fowler of the faith
Lent," said Tracey
PRESCHOOL, from page 1
formation team. Alex and Tina Masciarelli brought their daughters: Sophia, children gathered together," said Augustinian Father Francis Doyle, pastor. their
"I
"It's
hope
even more committed." children visited four "stations":
music, with songs such as "Jesus Loves
Me"; Easter
stories
"Our
the four stations.
REACH of Haywood County, which
was just
that they get to
when they
together.
is it's it
We come to church together, pray
Both parents work
full
time.
Alex
teaches Spanish at Waynesville Middle
School; Tina
know each
is
a
worker with
social
helps
abused women and children.
start in the fall
She
said that's
one of the reasons that
she and her husband are committed to a
and son 5-year-old son Nicolo. "In church they have to be quiet, so today they could play together," said
what happens
strong, family-oriented faith formation pro-
gram, because, "being a to kids
social
down
worker,
I
the road
don't have that."
Contact Correspondent Joanita 6- to
see
who
10-year-olds helped the
M.
Nellenbach by calling (828) 627-9209 ore-mail
younger ones.
jnell@dnet.net.
Hamlet perform during a bilingual
100 people attend the bi-monthly event that involves the entire parish community catechesis.
|
think
opening the Family Lenten Activity Day Feb. 20. About
children's liturgy at the church,
Two camps
said. "I
together, eat dinner together every night."
know
The
Directed and
she
important for our kids to see us doing
Pipitone.
in
us,"
each other better," said Michelle Pipitone, who was there with her daughters Michaela, 10, and Madeleine, 8, they'll
James the Greater Church
1.
children's spiritual formation
very important to
other better, so
St.
Olivia,
and Hebrew Scripture stories such as Noah and the Ark; activities with Bible puzzles and puppets with Bible figures; and crafts, including making colorful cross-and-bead necklaces and Easter bonnets made from paper plates and bowls. Parents helped out with snacks and at "It
Children from
and
2,
to help out.
about Jesus, his care
for children,
Courtesy Photo
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together, to learn and have fun together," Alex said. "Our parish has been growing and changing, and we need this." Tina agreed. She and her husband plan
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11,
2005
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Deacons recommit to ministry, service is,
DEACONS, from page 1
all
of the
men in the program are grateful
to serve."
individual journeys and
mitment
renew
to Bishop Peter
'This
is
J.
"It was especially momentous because I was baptized at St. Patrick's," said candidate Kevin Williams. "It was neat to have come
com-
their
Jugis.
a joyous occasion that brings
this far in
realization of
whom we
are doing
it
"It
for,"
Deacon Timothy Rohan, permanent deacon at Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro. 'The grace we receive when renewing our vows helps us to continue to said
faithfully serve
blessing to have the entire deacon
"What
God's people to the best of
as a
promises of support for their husbands in their ministry.
Above: Deacons and wives attend the recommitment Mass at
St.
Patrick Cathedral
in
all
of God's servants together for
renewal and to remind ourselves of our
Bellow: Diaconate candidate Stephen Pickett and his son
March
J.
Jugis at the celebration dinner after the
Kaheem speak
recommitment Mass
with Bishop for
deacons
5.
...
purpose and mission as deacons," said Dea-
"We came Peter
...
a wonderful occasion that
is
con Jeffrey Evers, permanent deacon Matthew Church in Charlotte.
Charlotte March 5.
at St.
who were
Bishop Jugis.
lost, said
remember what we
to
"This
committed ourselves to at ordination and to recommit ourselves to the next year fully renewed in spirit," said Deacon John Sims, permanent deacon at St. Therese Church in Mooresville. Candidates for the permanent diaconate,
is
model of humility right up to his total humiliation on the cross. "Those who serve Christ must be like the Divine Master (they) must identify themselves with the Master in all things," said the bishop. 'The Lord's people must see Christ in us through our deeds and in our actions, in and outside the church." God, as man, came to seek what was
also a time for the
deacons' wives to once again renew their
brings
the Lord asks of his servants
humility," said the bishop.
Bishop Jugis spoke about Christ's role
The Mass was
Photos by Deacon Gerald Potkay
commu-
nity together with the candidates."
our ability."
"This
our journey towards ordination."
makes everything more real about the whole process (towards ordination)," said Theresa Williams, Kevin's wife. "It's a
each of us the joy of serving, as well as the
is
what people are craving
...
they
are looking to get on the path to salvation,"
he
said.
"You have the
light that people
want, the light of God leading to salvation.
Their hearts will not be
at
peace until they
find the light of Christ."
Bishop Jugis encouraged the deacons and candidates to "seek always to live united
instituted into the Of-
of Reader by Bishop Jugis during the Mass, and their wives and relatives joined in
to Christ."
fice
the celebration. For the candidates, the
Contact Correspondent Deacon Gerak
event was a major step in the long journey
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"In receiving the Bible during the rite
of institution today, you candidates
are to see to
it
grows strong
people, and that
own
that the
Word
in the hearts it
of
God
of Christ's
grows strong
in
your
hearts, too," said Bishop Jugis during
homily to the candidates. This was a very meaningful time for us as we go through our spiritual journey," said candidate Richard Hanners. "We, that
his
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2005
11,
NORMS
LITURGICAL
New liturgical norms for Diocese of Charlotte Vatican says Mass norms promote reverence KEVIN
by
E.
MURRAY
proved by Pope John Paul
EDITOR
CHARLOTTE
in April 2004.
—
Bishop Peter
new
Jugis has promulgated
norms
gust sacrifice and Sacrament."
The
Roman
the
It
for
Mass
unchanged love
document, ap-
The norms set forth
Any construction
3.
The preference
and of her mystery of
the Eucharist," said the instruction.
particular the celebration of Holy
in
in
the
liturgical
that the tabernacle should
be located
in
Mass, should
books and
in
the
and
priest,
is
be immovable and non-transparent and locked
prevented
to the greatest extent possible.
the place where the altar stands,
2
for celebration.
The
such a way that the danger of
in
The sanctuary as defined by the General
where the word
of
the deacon, and the other ministers exercise their offices.
There
is
to
be a
crucifix
should be only one it
permanently displayed near the
crucifix
should not remain
God
is
proclaimed, and where the
in
prominently displayed
in
altar
and
It is
Mass. 11.
the sanctuary.
other than those that are called for by the
liturgical
Silence can foster reverence and reflection. Before the church, the sacristy, and
a devout and
fitting
in
reading, after the homily,
Peter
J.
Jugis,
J.
CD.
Mass begins. No vessels or books should be on the altar before altar.
coverings other than white are used, the uppermost cloth must be white.
11
10
The
the cloth placed immediately beneath the chalice and paten for the celebration of the
is
altar at the Presentation of the Gifts,
12
and should be
Communion Rite for proper laundering. "Permanent" corporals that remain on the altar from Mass to Mass are not appropriate. may be necessary to use several corporals on which are placed the extra ciboria and communion cups. 1
2.
Planning for the
so that
of the
Mass should
include providing for a sufficient
number of hosts to be consecrated
can receive hosts consecrated during that Mass, underlining the connection between
all
consecration and communion. Generally, reserved hosts should not be brought from the tabernacle
unless needed at a particular Mass. 3.
15
The sacred vessels should be made
hardwoods,
is
14. for both the
in
e.g., glass,
liturgical
dance.
It
is
ceramic, porcelain,
may be used only
if
of precious metal; Materials that break easily
& crystal. 14
Materials that are
deemed
may not be
precious to a region, e.g.
they are lined with precious metal.
a praiseworthy practice to cover the chalice with a
or white. 5.
1 If
6.
veil,
which
may be either the color of the day
15
Appropriate public and private devotion to the Eucharist outside
aged.
into the
It
Mass should
also be encour-
16
is
preferable that priests who are present at a Eucharistic Celebration participate as concelebrants.
not, they
should participate wearing their proper choir dress or a surplice over a cassock.
17
5
sacred song should be carefully
and
all
may be disposed to carry out the sacred
manner. Sacred silence, as a part of the celebration,
after
for
example, after each
invitation to pray, at the
is
also to be
conclusion of each
Communion. 8
are to be spoken or sung
in
7.
Proper liturgical vesture should be usedfor the celebration. For priests: the
chasuble. For the deacon: the alb, the stole, and the dalmatic.
chasubles
they
for concelebrants,
If
alb, the stole
there are not a sufficient
may concelebrate with the alb and
stole.
and the
number of
18
With the exception of the
altar cloth,
which should usually remain on the
Introductory Rites 1
8.
The procession
sign of ministry
in
of the priest(s), deacon(s),
and servers though the midst of the people
the midst of God's people and
is
highly
Sundays and Solemnities, as well as other Masses, when
a loud and clear voice so that everyone might hear them.
While the presiding priest is speaking these texts, the organ or other musical instruments should be silent. 9 10.
of the Triduum ofEaster.
Mass begins, a time of silence is commendable
adjacent areas so that
designated times:
9. All presidential texts
considered normative for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy on
7
in
at the
ofall the Christianfaithful of
liturgy.
8.
observed
norms
the following liturgical
benefit
4
nurtured and a parish repertory of sacred music should be developed overtime. Purely secular lyrics have
in
ofpromulgating
24, 2005, the beginning
Mass, should be unfolded and placed on the
1
actions
altar
used
norms, e.g.
prayer "prayed twice." 6 The people's participation
no place in the sacred
When
a processional crucifix
If
the sanctuary during the celebration of Mass.
and other Mass texts are not to be altered. No foreign elements are to be introduced
is
that I have the joy
the altar candles block the people's view, they should be placed near, but not on the
If
corporal, which
1
Sacred song
to be
The Most Reverend
used;
The words of prayers, responses and readings are to be utilized as they appear in the approved Mass texts. For example, The Nicene Creed, the response at the Orafe fratres, and the preface
7.
mind
this in
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
There
6.
liturgy
love.
with
visible to the congregation.
parish churches
dialogue,
to certain matters
preserve this mystery offaith with reverence, care,
3
and chapels are to have kneelers so that the faithful might kneel celebration of the Sacred Liturgy and private devotion. 5. All
and
"to
"Redemptionis Sacramen-
provide greater clarity
to
for the Diocese of Charlotte. They are outlined herefor the
1
4.
and peace. On March 25, 2004
It
the sanctuary, apart from the altar of
is
Instruction
regarding the Most Holy Eucharist and
removed from the altar at the end
tabernacle
is
unity
Bishop of Charlotte
here, therefore, are presented to insure the prayerful
an appropriate place, not excluding an older altar no longer used
profanation
we may celebrate the Holy Sacrifice in
us that
the Holy See issued afurther instruction on the Eucharist entitled,
Norms of the Diocese of Charlotte
sacrifice in
to
March
translation on
faith,
for the great
or significant alteration of a sanctuary requires the approval of the bishop. is
life"
of the
are also evidence of the great con-
cern of the Church, of her
one heart and one voice.
2.
and guides
devotion
typical edition
This document provides the framework of our celebration of the Sacred Mysteries
2003.
our Diocese and are
worthy celebration of the Sacred Mysteries within the Diocese of Charlotte so that all of God's faithful might celebrate with
1 7,
should be as bare as possible before
1
and summit of the Christian
many years of preparation, the third General Instruction of the Roman Missal was approved in English
Holy Thursday, March
the right of all of Christ's faithful that the Liturgy, and
other laws and norms.
the "source
is
After
11).
and wine, the vessels and vestments. "The current norms, prescribed in keeping with the will of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, and the new Missal that the Church of the Roman Rite is to use from now on in the celebration of
be as the Church wishes, according to the stipulations as prescribed
truly
of the Holy Eucharist
furnishing of churches; and for the bread
General Norms is
celebration
(Lumen Gentium,
when there are when a deacon is
present or not; for the arrangement and
Liturgical It
The
tum" ("The Sacrament of Redemption")
includes detailed instructions for
concelebrants and
performed by the Mystical Body of is, by the Head and by the members,'" said the document, "Redemptionis Sacramentum" ("The Sacrament of Redemption"), written by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. "No one should be surprised if, with the passage of time, Holy Mother Church has developed words and actions, and therefore directives, for this supreme
.
Christ,
people; for differences
is
Jesus Christ, that
1
Dear Brothers and Sisters in
the celebrant, other ministers and the
norms are necessary be-
act of worship," said the
The
2003.
19,
each part of the Mass; for the duties of
Church, according to a recent Vatican document. public worship
Missal March
General Instruction presents norms the celebration of Mass.
preserve the unity of the Catholic
full
Vatican confirmed the English
translation of the General Instruction of
sure reverence for the Eucharist and
liturgy
are
the Church that celebrates this au-
it is
The new norms, which cover all asMass from Introductory Rites to Communion, will take effect Holy Thursday, March 24. The norms for celebrating Mass en-
'in
norms
mystery and also manifest that
charistic
liturgical
for the Diocese of Charlotte.
"Liturgical
and released
devised to express and protect the Eu-
J.
pects of the
cause
II
"Eucharistic
altar at
all
times, the altar
carried
in
procession. This
is
Gospels may be carried by a 19.
When the
Eucharist
is
the role of the
lector.
reserved
deacon
The Lectionary in
the sanctuary:
if
is 20
is
a
striking
recommended for Masses celebrated on practical.
he
is
The Book of the Gospels may be
present; otherwise,
never processed. 19
The Book
of the
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LITURGICAL
*
*
NORMS brought up
the priests and ministers genuflect as they enter the sanctuary;
those carrying incense, the processional cross, or candles simply
in
bow their heads.
2005
11,
the offertory procession.
in
receiving the
40
The priest may be
Only the bread and wine are
assisted by the
be placed by the
deacon or other ministers
on the altar; the other be placed away from the Eucharistic table. Nothing should be placed on the main 41 is handed to the priest. gifts.
to
priest
offerings are to *
The deacon book on
Book of the Gospels approaches the
or lector carrying the
bow of the
without a
it,
head.
altar
and places the
corporal
When the *
Eucharist
reserved
is
the priests and ministers
in
a place outside the sanctuary:
ancient tradition of the Latin Church, unleavened.
make a profound bow to the altar as they enter the sanctuary 23
those carrying incense, the processional cross, or candles simply
*
The deacon
bow of the
bow their heads.
Book of the Gospels approaches the
or lector carrying the
without a
it,
head.
altar
.
The Lectionary
sion or
in
is
placed on the
the recessional.
ambo
and places the
25
in his
24. After the Sign of the
before
Mass and
is
never carried
in
the entrance proces-
in
the penitential
25.
The
The private prayers of the priest at the Preparation
41
.
to
be prayed
The
priest
who will
proclaim the gospel.
Forms A and
B, both of
Kyrie. Neither the priest nor the
the deacon, or a cantor
it
carried to the
is
rites for
or the blessing of candles
ambo by the deacon,
If it
the deacon or a lay minister
priest,
may
which are followed by the (non-sacramental)
lead
Form C, which incorporates the
on the Presentation) take the place
a hymn,
is
of praise.
Kyrie.
The main
Penitential Rite at
of the Penitential Rite,
it
should ordinarily be sung rather than recited, is
recited rather than omitted.
It
may
when
which
is
required by the
not be replaced by any
prepared
at this time.
and more prominent than any other cups used; they are
A drop of water is poured into the main chalice alone.
The pouring
43.
"lest
bowls, and other vessels that are not fully
priest
It
is
used for the proclamation
of the
Word of God,
and Responsorial Psalm, as well as the homily and Prayers
ambo
requires that only a minister of the word should go up to
Scripture,
including the
of the Faithful.
it.
The
Announcements,
in
accord with the established norms should not be used as
hands
Fratres).
(lavabo),
32.
it
the people are to stand
when the presiding
45.
In
the dioceses of the United States of America, the people should kneel beginning after the singing
or recitation of the Holy, Holy (Sanctus) until after the
Amen of the
Eucharistic prayer, except when
prevented on occasion by reason of health, lack of space, the large number of people present, or
after the consecrations.
The words of the
46.
The deacon(s)
make a profound bow when the priest genuflects
48
Eucharistic Prayer belong to the whole Church
is
and are not to be supplemented
approved Eucharistic prayers may be prayed. 49
not allowed while the celebrant prays the Eucharistic Prayer.
assisting at
Mass kneel from the
people, just before the Mystery of Faith.
50
epiclesis until the priest
shows the chalice to the
This rubric does not apply to deacons unable to kneel for
49. At the epiclesis,
when appropriate, a server rings a bell as a signal to the faithful. According to local 51 bell as the priest shows the host and then the chalice.
custom, the server also rings the 50.
The presiding priest does not break the host at the time of the consecration. The fraction
51
.
occurs
rite
Mass at the Lamb of God. 52
The words of
institution
are to be said clearly and distinctly as their meaning demands.
it
33
The Gospel Acclamation may be omitted If
46
A?
52. At the final doxology ("Through him, with him..."),
a deacon stands next to the
chalice while the priest elevates the paten with the host. .
be
45
says "pray brethren" (Orate
later in the
The Responsorial Psalm should be sung, especially on Sundays and Solemnities. If is not is recited. As the Psalms are the Word of God, they may not be replaced by songs or
non-biblical texts.
31
is to
reasons of health or age.
and testimonials are not to be given from the ambo. 32
presentations,
altar at this time.
anything should happen that would be to the detriment of so great a mystery." Flagons,
containers for the Precious Blood.
48.
one ambo.
all
At celebrations involving
Blood of Christ after the consecration from one vessel to another
of the
or altered by the presiding priest. Only
The readings proclaimed as the Word of God must always be taken from Sacred 31 according to the norms laid out in the Lectionary.
Scripture readings
if
should continue and the prayers said
raised only slightly from the altar during these prayers.
30
29. There should be only
it
Eucharistic Prayer
Sunday
palms on Passion Sunday,
28.
sung,
music or singing
is
chalice should be larger
47. Instrumental music
30.
there
2*
Word
Liturgy of the
made only in his name and are Lord..." may be said aloud
make a sign of the cross at this point.
people should
may
special occasions (e.g., the blessing of
cannot be sung, the Gloria
dignity of the
If
another good cause. Those who do not kneel should
27. Since the Gloria
hymn
at this point.
The chalice and paten are
inaudibly.
avoided,
then omitted.
rubrics.
no music
is
28
and Sprinkling with Holy Water may replace the
Rite of Blessing
of the Gifts are
Only prayers beginning with "Blessed are you,
a large number of cups, they should be filled beforehand and brought to the
altar until
Cross and the Greeting, the presiding
Mass. Other introductory
other
44
quietly.
44. After the presiding priest washes his
priest,
without
27
rite.
and the
The presiding 26.
placed at the center of the
presiding priest leads
absolution
carried in the entrance procession, slightly elevated, by the
Mass of the day. Only the presiding priest, however, may invite the people to take part
introduce the
briefly
is
absence, by the
is,
.
the absence of a deacon, by a lector (reader).
The Book of Gospels
23.
or
or, in
unadulterated, that
26
The Book of the Gospels may be
deacon,
baked and, according to the
admixture of extraneous substances. 43
42. 22.
recently
42
The wine used must be "from the fruit of the grape vine," natural and
40.
;
24
there 21
Mass must be made only from wheat,
at
22
*
book on
it
The bread used
39. 20.
until
21
a deacon
if
not sung.
34
height as the priest
present and ministering at Mass, he should proclaim the Gospel.
is
may
concelebrating priest
proclaim the Gospel;
if
there
is
none
of the
In his
absence, a
above, the presiding priest
does the
host.
If
elevate the chalice. This elevation
is
singing the
final
doxology with the
there
is
priest elevating the
The deacon elevates the chalice to the same
no deacon but there
is
a concelebrating
priest,
one paten and one cup. The faithful do not to join
of
priest.
in
he may
saying or
53
proclaims the Gospel. 33.
The homily
required on
is
congregation and
is
Sundays and
highly desirable at
bishops, priests or deacons give the homily, which
all
holy days of obligation at
Masses. The homily
may preach the
with a 35
it
is
34.
The Creed
35.
The proper Profession
53. Holding
He may, however, delegate the homily to a deacon or to a not deliver the homily, they
may
of the
on Sundays and Solemnities all
hands during the OurFatheris not found
is
the Nicene Creed.
36
During the
bow at the words: "by the power of Holy Spirit... and became
Annunciation and Nativity of the Lord,
Peace following the Our Father,
54. At the Rite of
only to those nearby and 55.
The
priest
in
The presiding
priest invites the
congregation to join
sions), addressing the people directly, with petitions; in his
in
a dignified manner."
all
genuflect during these words.
not
seem to flow from the ordained to the laity.
56.
The fraction
rite
participate in this is
(breaking the bread)
rite.
completed, but
its
last petition is
hands folded. The deacon lay faithful
is
the proper minister of the
may announce the petitions.
37
57.
in
Faithful follows this order:
peace
is
55
The gift of peace should
reserved to the priest and deacon. Lay persons do not It
may be repeated until the fraction
56
anyway.
The faithful kneel
after the
*
For public authorities and the salvation of the whole world;
59. All concelebrating priests
*
For those burdened by any kind of difficulty;
*
For the local community. 38
Agnus Dei. 57 58 must receive a host consecrated at the same Mass, and must receive
same Mass. 59
60. Concelebrating priests genuflect before they receive from the chalice at the altar, to Faithful with
a prayer, with
his
.
62.
The Communion Song should begin when The
priest
priests or
Liturgy of the Eucharist
ministers
may be
assisted by extraordinary ministers
in
The bread and wine to be consecrated, and the offerings for the Church and for the poor are to be
if
they are able
is
in
Communion. 61
the distribution of
Communion,
if
other
a large number of communicants. Extraordinary
who may depute
order of preference for such occasions are: duly instituted acolytes, and then others
suitable faithful persons for
ters are
the presiding priest receives
deacons are not available and there
have been deputed or commissioned
Preparation of the Gifts
60
do so.
hands extended. 39 61
38.
offer the sign of
The fraction takes place before the showing of the host. The host is broken over the paten and in such a way that particles of the Eucharist might be scattered or desecrated
58.
concludes the Prayers of the
each person
should never be broken
For the needs of the Church;
priest
suitable that
always "grant us peace." Other tropes may replace the phrase
repetitions.
*
The presiding
is
The Agnus Dei litany is sung during this rite.
the Precious Blood consecrated at the
37.
"it
54
the Prayers of the Faithful (General Interces-
absence a reader or another member of the
The series of intentions in the Prayer of the
the Order of the Mass.
should ordinarily not leave the sanctuary during the sign of peace (except on special
"Lamb of God" during such 36.
in
occasions, e.g. funerals and then only to greet the family of the deceased).
on Sundays and Solemnities. of Faith
proclamation of the Nicene Creed,
man"; on the Solemnities
may
being delivered by the ordained minister.
obligatory
Communion
only
homily at Mass. The presiding priest should normally
concelebrating priest, for a good reason. While laypersons
is
Masses celebrated
reserved to the ordained;
properly a reflection on the Scriptural readings or feast of the day, applied to
is
the concrete situation of the community.
translate the homily as
is
commissioned
large parishes.
63
for this
purpose.
In
case
of necessity, the priest
a single occasion from the congregation.
for three
years
at
62
Pastorally, extraordinary minis-
a time. This allows others
to participate-especially in
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LITURGICAL
Communion should
63. Extraordinary ministers of Holy
not approach the altar
until after
the priest
receives both species, they may, however, approach the sanctuary before the priest receives
Commun-
64
The location for the extraordinary ministers prior to receiving Communion is somewhat determined
ion.
by the physical structure of the building.
Communion ministers, as a rule, should
64.
receive under both kinds.
65. Extraordinary ministers are always to receive the vessel containing either species of the
Holy Eucharist from the hands of the presiding 66. Neither
Communion liturgical law.
67. If
If
priest.
The practice of priests and
priest.
the distribution of
until after
Communion
congregation
to the
is
Communion
is
in
The Church's custom shows that
not
in
accord with
distributing the it
is
it
67
acceptable for
is
consecrated hosts.
necessary for each person to examine himself at depth, and
anyone who is conscious of grave sin should not celebrate or receive the Body of the Lord without
prior
this
manner
the
given under both kinds, the administration of the cup belongs to the deacon(s).
there are several stations for the consecrated hosts and for the Precious Blood,
68.
in
extraordinary ministers waiting to receive Holy
66
the deacon(s) to assist the priest(s)
that
Most
65
deacons nor extraordinary ministers may ever receive Holy Communion
a concelebrating
of
a deacon or another
priest,
sacramental confession, except for grave reason when the
case he
will
remember that he
which includes the intention 69. Catholic ministers
receive
Holy
them
licitly
licitly
to
is
bound by the
possibility of
confess as soon as possible."
confession
in
lacking; in
58
CNS
administer the Sacraments only to the Catholic
only from Catholic ministers. Hence,
is
making an act of perfect contrition,
obligation of
faithful,
who
likewise
general non-Catholics are not admitted to
Communion in the Catholic Church, and Catholics are not to receive communion in churches that
are not Catholic.
—
The normative posture for the reception standing. However,
Communion
of Holy
in
the dioceses of the United States
communicants should not be denied Holy Communion because they
kneel.
70
When receiving Holy Communion, the communicant bows his or her head before the Sacrament as a gesture of reverence and receives the Body of the Lord from the minister. When Holy Communion is received under both kinds, the sign of reverence is also made before receiving the Precious Blood.
71
communicant.
the presiding priest and ministers genuflect as they leave the sanctuary;
*
those carrying incense, cross, or candles
72
When receiving
on the tongue or
either
in
the hand at the discretion of each
the hand, the communicant should be guided by the words of St.
in
Congregation for Divine Worship, Redemptions Sacramentum, 25 March 2004, 11-12. 1
the
314;
Roman Missal RS 130.
Cyril of
Jerusalem: "When you approach, take care not to do so with your hand stretched out and your
3GIRM295.
open or apart," 73 but rather place one hand as a throne beneath the other, then step to one side
4
and using the lower hand receive the host taking care that nothing
The Communion-plate
Communion
for the
danger of the sacred host or some fragment of
it
falling.
be retained, so as to avoid the
Communion from the chalice is carried out by intinction, each communicant, holding a commununder the chin, approaches the priest who holds a vessel with the hosts, a minister standing and holding the
and one who receives Communion The hosts that are used must be consecrated, and is
chalice. Self-intinction
by intinction may never receive
the hand.
in
is
not permitted
altogether forbidden to use non-consecrated bread or other matter.
As circumstances allow,
75.
after
communicants have returned to their places, they may kneel or sit
while the period of sacred silence after 76.
Care must be taken
Communion served
is
the chalices.
observed.
is
76
whatever may remain of the Blood of Christ
consumed immediately and completely at the
to the priest
choose by the
that
Communion
and deacon; however,
in
77
altar.
after the distribution of
This function
is
normally re-
may be assisted they Holy Communion who distributed
the Diocese of Charlotte, they
instituted acolytes or extraordinary ministers of
if
GIRM
41. 48. 111. 393,
I
145.
43.
and
II;
50
GIRM
179.
Sacrosanctum Concilium
51
GIHM
150.
1
(Roman Canon),
Basil); Eucharistic
II
(Hippolytus),
Prayers
Eucharistic Prayers for Children
I,
for II,
III
Recon-
and
III.
112ff.
GIRM
53
32.
54 GIRM
10
GIRM
GIRM
306, 307.
55
117, 304.
56 GIRM
236. 82.
154.
11
GIRM
12
GIRM 73,118,139.
57 GIRM 43.
13
GIRM
58
GIRM
14
RS
59
Cf.
15
GIRM
60
GIRM
246.
61
GIRM
86, 159.
62
GIRM
162.
63
Cf.
64
GIRM
65
GIRM
85.
117.
118.
16
RS
17
GIRM
114;
18
GIRM
119, 209;
134-141.
RS 128
79
placed on a corporal and covered. They are to be purified immediately after the dismissal of
22
GIRM
credence table.
If
purification is
priest at the altar or
delayed
until
credence
table.
60
is
the
norm
for priests
vessels following Communion,
and/or deacons to perform the required purification of the sacred
RS
123, 125.
83.
85.
GIRM
242-249.
Diocese of Charlotte Administrative Guidelines.
in virtue of
the indult granted to the Bishops of the United States,
in
49.
274.
25
GIRM
173, 195.
29.
second
until this
collections) that might distract from this
prayer has been offered. 82
should be given after this prayer
If
a layperson
28
no announcements or other
a
reflection (e.g.
80. Extraordinary ministers of Holy
Communion outside of Mass by the sick with the Holy Sacrifice. 83
Concluding Rite 81 Only the presiding priest and the deacon(s) of the .
When the
Eucharist
is
cf.
reserved
in
the sanctuary:
Mass kiss the altar at the end of Mass.
57.
309.
71
GIRM
160.
72
GIRM
160.
76
RS
85.
160, Redemptionis
Sacramentum, 91.
118;
Redemptionis Sacramentum, 93.
78 63c.
GIRM
66;
GIRM
67; Order of the
RS
70.
284;
Norms
for the Distribution
39
GIRM
71, 138.
GIRM
73, 140;
41
Mass
19.
GIRM, 141.
Redemptionis Sacramentum 70.
79
GIRM
163.
80
GIRM
183.
82
GIRM
83
Cf.
and Reception
of
the Dioceses of the
166.
Worship of the Holy Eucharist Outside of Mass, nos. 13-15.
84 GIRM 274.
42 GIRM 320. The use 48.
322;
in
81 Indult of March 22, 2002 (Prot. 1383/01/L).
40
RS
GIRM
United States of America. 52.
64, 65, 66.
37 GIRM, 71.
GIRM
43.
Holy Communion Under Both Kinds
36
38
GIRM
77 GIRM 279.
35
GIRM
GIRM
75 GIRM, 287; Redemtionis Sacramentum, 104.
GIRM
43
70
74 GIRM
GIRM
validity;
182, 244, 246, 284.
Order of Mass
Communion.
the community should be sent forth from the celebration by the presiding priest. This emphasizes the
connection of the reception of Holy
51, 52.
a missionary appeal),
Communion being sent to care for those unable to participate with
GIRM
182.
53.
32
GIRM
of
73 Norms 41.
concluded. Second collections are proper either immediately
collection or following the Prayer after
and Reception
117, 122, 173, 194.
33 GIRM, 61. is
for the Distribution
118b, 120d.
31
34 first
GIRM
GIRM
GIRM
69 Canon 844;
activities
solemn moment should be made or take
offers
GIRM
Norms
68 RS81.
27 GIRM 120, 172, 194.
30 rite;
67
GIRM
of the people.
The Prayer after Communion ends the Communion
66 Norms, 39,
GIRM
GIRM
162,
49.
24
26
of real necessity extraordinary ministers of Holy
162.
Holy Communion Under Both Kinds, 40.
23
Communion may assist with this task. 81 When the assistance of extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion is employed, the purifications should take place at the credence table immediately after Communion or immediately following the dismissal
82.
ciliation
45.
173, 195.
following the
975) 202-205; Canon
GIRM
GIRM
it
(1
GIRM
21
place
GIRM
9
the dismissal of the people, they should be
(including
1 1
19 GIRM, 120d.
purifies at the
79.
GIRM
8
49, 274.
cases
46
52 GIRM, 83; Redemptionis Sacramentum, 55.
GIRM
it
33.
49 Eucharistic Prayers (Vatican II), and IV (St.
Musicam sacram.
20
78. While
85
78
The empty sacred vessels are purified by the
the people.
the recessional.
45 Redemptionis Sacramentum. nos.105-106.
48
117, 122, 308.
The deacon
77.
44 GIRM
in
6 St. Augustine.
it
75
carried out
March 2003,
74
ion plate
is
47 See GIRM 146.
1
7
at his side
GIRM
(Third Typical Edition), 17
5GIRM, 399; RS, 1 -12, 59; Notitiae Law Digest, Vol. VIII, pp. 78-82
is lost.
of the faithful should
Cf.
bow their heads. 84
Book of Gospels nor the Lectionary
83. Neither the
fingers
If
Communion.
*
2 Congregation for Divine Worship, General Instruction of
The consecrated host may be received
74.
to give
is
.
73.
—
bishops, priests or deacons
still
hand them on to one another.
less to
72.
people delegated to assist with
liturgy insists that lay
Communion be referred to as "Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion" and that they be called upon when there are an insufficient number of ordinary ministers
and
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the distribution of
69
70. At Communion, the faithful are not permitted to take the host or the chalice by themselves,
71
The Vatican's new document on
FILE
RS
50.
of
wheaten bread
is
necessary
for
85
GIRM
175.
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IN
WIND VS. WALL
11,
2005
Hunger for a cause Caution tape seals off the entrance to Charlotte
High School
Catholic
March
the result
8,
storms with
wind
of
gusts of
60-70 mph that lashed across Charlotte, uprooting trees,
downing power
and causing damage
lines
to the
school's roof above the en-
trance about 7:45 a.m. steel
A
wall protecting cool-
ing equipment was ripped
G WO HAM
from left
its
foundation and
causing
unstable,
school officials to send stu-
dents
home
at 11 a.m. as a
High
safety precaution.
winds prevented a crane
and workers from
repair-
ing the damage, canceling classes March 9. Photo by Kevin
E.
Murray
Photo by Karen A. Evans
Special skaters
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will
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St.
help by participating
in
in
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show
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millions of people
who
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off pictures of children
4, to raise
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awareness
of the
go to World
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some
of the
an organization that helps millions of starving and hurting children
in
world's poorest countries.
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2005
Feb. 11-12.
team
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Special Olympics Southeast Region Ice Skating Competition at Charlotte Catholic
The non-skating events, such as
Charlotte Catholic
floor
where 46 students volunteered
hockey and Olympic Town, were held
at
to help out during the events.
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11,
N OUR SCHOOLS
Guardsman
National
students in
visits
Winston-Salem Capt. Almond grateful for prayers, support by
SUSAN deGUZMAN
Leo the Great School in Winston-Salem recently met a soldier who was grateful for
"They could choose to stay at home and work for their parents." The U.S. troops have helped to build schools and medical facilities for the people of Iraq. Some of Almond's slides showed a
their support.
facility that his unit
said.
CORRESPONDENT
WINSTON-SALEM
— Students
at
St.
feel
vealed Capt. St.
me
"Your prayers and support helped confident that I would come back,"
Mark Almond
re-
to students at
Leo the Great School. Almond, of the 1 13th Field Artillery of
the N.C. National Guard, \isited the school
Feb. 16 with a slideshow presentation of his
experiences in Iraq. students,
An
uncle of one of the
Almond was prayed
by the students and
faculty,
for regularly
along with
several other relatives serving overseas.
Almond
reported to Fort Bragg for
active duty Oct.
1,
2003.
He was
deployed
February and stationed
helped to build.
you see right now on the news are violence and explosions. There are so many good news stories that aren't being told," said Almond. "All
and fewer than 2,000 of them are terrorists. Some of the slides were of families work-
The
ing in a nearby brick factory.
workers'
Almond. girls do the loading and unloading of bricks on donkey-drawn carts, he said. Young girls lead the carts and the older boys work inside the roles are well defined, according to
Mosdy young
boys and older
at
factory putting the bricks into the kiln.
Kirkush Military Training Base, about 30
fathers typically stand guard nearby.
miles from the Iranian border.
mothers stay
to Iraq last
His mission was to
train, protect
The
and
in the
The The
home and cook die meals.
wages, comparated to U.S. dollars,
support the Iraqi National Guard to take
are about $3.50 per day for the younger
over the security of the country.
children, $4.50 per
"When
I
first
arrived
I
was
scared to
was very rare to see Iraq who was not covered
a
"It
young lady
up, even with
pected something bad to happen since our
in
training prepared us for fighting."
the temperatures well over 100 degrees,"
combat arms, Almond is grateful that he never was required to discharge his weapon in a hostile manner while in Iraq. His only encounter with combat involved
in
enemy fire at
Almond showed many pictures of Iraqi
'The
Leo the Great School.
Iraqi kids loved to get their pic-
tures taken, as they seldom have the oppor-
He
'These kids are not in school. We [the soldiers] would encourage them to go to school, even though they are not required
go past the seventh or eighth grade," he
School
recalled his hottest
reaching 145 degrees.
The
day
in Iraq
females typi-
male troops, he although they would speak to female
cally did not speak to the
soldiers.
Almond expressed
of the N.C. National
his gratitude for
the outreach efforts that St.
Leo the Great
Guard thanks students of
are (from
Leo the Great
St.
Winston-Salem Feb. 16 for their outreach efforts to soldiers
in
in
Iraq. Pictured
student Lucy Freiburger; Principal Georgette Schraeder; Capt. Almond;
left):
mother Jahala Almond; niece Lauren
Allen; sister Loretta Allen;
and student Hilary
Kenney. Almond returned a plaque presented to the school last November from a colonel
in
the N.C. National Guard.
collected for soldiers to give to Iraqi chil-
A
dren.
collection of snacks,
movies and
his niece
gave to him from Father Joseph
Kelleher, a retired priest in Winston-Salem;
magazines, as well as ornaments to deco-
and
rate a Christmas tree at the request of an
Mabry
Army
from a visit to the school last fall. "Your prayers and support helped me know that you were concerned about us and cared for us," said Almond. "I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please continue to pray for the troops
chaplain,
the troops last
were packaged and sent to
fall.
When asked about his ability to attend Mass
in Iraq,
Almond
said
he was able to
attend weekly Protestant services as the chaplain
was not
did visit their
Catholic, but that a priest
camp on
Easter, Thanksgiv-
ing and on a few other occasions.
a special coin
who
Martin,
his
mentor, Col.
the students
know
are there."
Almond
Almond
from
whom
returned a plaque presented
November by Col. Mabry Martin of the N.C. National Guard. At the
was an extraordinary minister of holy Communion and was able to distribute the
to the school last
Eucharist to troops.
time the plaque was not engraved, but
now
prayed every night and always carried with
"From N.C. National Guard, Saint Leo the Great School, With appreciation
him
for
He
also told the students that he
a couple of rosaries; a prayer book; a
prayer card from his mother; a prayer that
reads,
Outreach for Troops
in Iraq Project,
Fall 2004."
School put together in the past year for the troops.
'The items you sent helped us make
tunity to see themselves," he said.
to
Almond.
said,
his vehicle.
children, pointing out those of close in age
to the students at St.
said
Mark Almond
Capt.
day for the older ones, and
$7.50 per day for the fathers, said Almond.
death," he admitted to the students. "I ex-
Although trained
Photo by Susan deGuzman
He said there are 25 million people in Iraq
friends with the Iraqi people," he said.
Warming
hearts
A "Teddy Bears for Troops" collection was organized by one determined secondgrader that resulted in more than 100 bears
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-
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Third-grade students at 1 1 1
Salvation
are (from Will
St.
Leo the Great School
in
Winston-Salem hold a few of the
blankets collected by students for the poor and homeless of Winston-Salem. The
Army picked up the blankets left)
Killoran.
Feb. 15 to distribute
them as needed. Pictured
Rachel Whittemore, Nicholas Adams, Alex Ruley, Natalie Lassiter and
14 The Catholic News & Herald
March
Watch
Culture
of Scripture, readings, films and more
reviewed by RACHELLE LINNER CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE "Peter Maurin: Apostle to the is
World"
Dorothy Day's biography of her mentor,
now published decades after Day wrote it. The Catholic Worker movement came through the providential 1932 meeting between Day and Maurin. Maurin was, quite literally, an answer to her prayer into being
for help in finding a
way
to reconcile her
compassion for the poor, her radical political instincts and the staunchly anti-communist Catholic Church she had joined at such
Day wrote that Maurin "made you feel a sense of his mission as soon as you in
met him
you a sense of your own
capacities for work (and) for accomplishment."
Day,
2000 named a "Servant of
in
way to ameliorate
The man Day met had the happiness who "has found his vocation in and has set out on the way and is sure
of someone ofhimself."
But Maurin's early and middle years were marked by seeming failure. At 14 he joined the Christian Brothers but
out taking
final
with
France to homestead
Canada and spent two lonely years
in
in the
was Maurin
anyone we ever knew") who
("holier than
was a
it
"saint of his day."
In 1947, at a time when Maurin's health
was full
Day set out to write a man commonly character-
deteriorating, portrait of a
ized as eccentric
and to
flesh
out the ideas
behind his aphoristic "Easy Essays." (A
number of these Francis at St.
J.
Thomas
are reprinted in this book.)
Sicius, a professor
of history
University, has edited Day's
previously unpublished manuscript and provides a well-researched, solid explanation of the personal
and philosophical
ences of Maurin's early Sicius
ing
is
influ-
life.
particularly helpful in explain-
how Day
appropriated Maurin's Chris-
tian personalism, mystical
body theology
—
and so they
PERKINS
— —
"witnesses"
and
rest in them."
the horror of Christ's physical torture
Day had
and a profound appreciation for the
was characterized by selfEach follower of Jesus, therefore, is called to engage in this same sort of activity through whatever opportunities come along, no matentire
many
life
emptying
depth of his anguish. later,
provides an impor-
tant insight by reminding us that Jesus'
to the film
was mixed, the experience of most Christians was a shocked realization of
year
for the sake of Christ?
St. Paul's epistle
seeking them voluntarily he found peace
was a pro-
commenced long
martyrdom. How, then, are we to be "martyrs" the Greek word meaning
through graphic imagery.
While general reaction
Paul notes
St.
While many believers in our world today are indeed killed for their faith in Jesus, many more are spared physical
Thousands of moviegoers film, sometimes two and three times, as a way of considering the sufferings of Christ as presented
A
However,
before it culminated in the crucifixion. Likewise, Sister Stang began pouring out her life on behalf of the Amazon peoples long before her murder.
About this time a year ago, Mel Gibson's motion picture "The Passion of the Christ" was receiving a great deal of attention.
are.
that Jesus' sacrificial giving
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
viewed the
That was followed by 14 years living "the life of a penniless vagabound who worked for little more than sustenance" as an itinerant in Canada and the United States. Day writes, "He began to understand
of us learned
ter
service.
how simple or small or hidden. From allowing another driver
ing an eloquent meditation on poverty, the
through the local and national news media about Sister Dorothy Stang, a 73year-old Sister of Notre Dame de Namur who was martyred in Brazil. Like Jesus in Matthew's account of the
distinctive characteristic of the Catholic
Passion, she did not resist her attackers,
humble oneself for the sake of others and in so doing, glorify the Lord who offered his
Worker "school for charity." One cannot think about Peter Maurin
nor did she allow death threats to pre-
life
without encountering this total poverty and it is through this, even more than his ideas and incessant lectures, that he taught
what it meant to embrace the eternal in the midst of a worldly apostolate. He had no income, no superfluous possessions, turned the other cheek, accepted mockery
SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH Sunday of Lent),
over his frequently disheveled appearance,
what was put before him," and neither smoked nor drank. The one treasure Maurin had was his acute mind, but his final years were marked
Weekday), Daniel
by the great sadness and terrible stripping through atherosclerosis, a form of arteriosclerosis of even this gift. "His mind is
Matthew 1:16,18-21,24.
"ate
the
right of way, to changing a diaper for the
hundredth time, to lightening a co-worker's burden, there are multitudes of ways to
—
v,and his
death
—
for our sake.
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE Sunday 21:4-9,
(Fifth
13-19
Ezekiel 37:12-14,
Romans
13:1-9, 15-17", 19-30, 33-62,John 8:1-11;
8:8-11,
John 11:1-45; Monday (Lenten
Tuesday (Lenten Weekday), Numbers
John 8:21-30; Wednesday (Lenten Weekday), Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92,95, John 8:31-42;
„
—
—
tired," ...
Day sadly reports. "He cannot think.
He no longer
no longer
talks,
Peter Maurin died
and Catholic social teaching in the service of
own
deaths for the sake of the reign of God as the definition of supreme sacrifice
cess that
K.
Bra-
circumstances of Jesus' crucifixion, it is only natural to interpret these violent
Matthew 26:14-27:66
SHARON
in
Given the calamitous nature of Sismartyrdom and the dramatic
key to martyrdom by
community
ter Stang' s
Self- emptying service
severe wilderness of Saskatchewan.
accomplished the more difficult task of writ-
step in the canonization
Gospel:
3)
Christian
and throughout the world.
zil
2) Philippians 2:6-1
effort
She is not totally successful in showing him as "human, sympathetic, and warm," and hers is, by far, the more vivid and attractive personality in these pages. But Day has
first
among the
Readings:
Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
movement Le
direction. left
A
with-
a palpable respect for Maurin's integrity, meekness and humility.
God," the
1)
and eventually became disillusioned
its
The brutal circumstances of her death produced shock and outrage
Isaiah 50:4-7
vows; later, he was active in
the radical Catholic social Sillon,
left
the humiliations of the very poor and by
process, always insisted that
Cycle
the social convolutions of the 19th century."
life
vent her from doing the work that she believed she was sent to do.
the Lord's Passion
tradition over the best
In 1909 he
a personal cost.
and he aroused
lic
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS: MARCH. 20, 2005
March 20, Palm Sunday of
biography of mentor Peter Maurin
2005
WORD TO LIFE
A roundup
Dorothy Day's long-delayed
11,
May
teaches."
15, 1949, at-
Thursday
(St. Patrick),
Genesis 17:3-9, John 8:51-59; Friday
(St. Cyril
of Jerusalem), Jeremiah
20:10-13, John 10:31-42; Saturday (St. Joseph), 2 Samuel 7:4-5,12-14,16,
SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH Sunday (Palm Sunday
Romans 4:13,16-18,22,
20-26
of the Lord's Passion), Matthew 21:1-11,
Is
50:4-7, Philippians 2:6-11,
Matthew 26:14—27:66; Monday (Monday of Holy Week), Isaiah 42:1-7, John 12:1-11; Tuesday
(Tuesday of Holy Week), Isaiah 49:1-6, John 13:21-33, 36-38; Wednesday (Wednesday of Holy
interest in "urban charity, labor
tended to and remembered by a community
Week), Isaiah 50:4-9, Matthew 26:14-25; Thursday (Holy Thursday), Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14,
and nonviolence." Maurin's plan included the formation of laity for their own
that continues to take seriously the de-
Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15; Friday
mands of personal
53:12,
apostolate, urban houses of hospitality
with such
her
the practice of the
personal
works of mercy
sacrifice," features associated
the Catholic
and
"at a
with
Worker.
Green Revolution, "farming communes for the cure of unemploymenf and the Catholic European thinkers that informed his synthesis of "cult, culture, and cultivation." Much of this synthesis was the product of his life experience. Maurin, born in the
'
was
Hebrews 4;14-16;
5:7-9,
John 18:1-19:42; Saturday (Holy Saturday), Exodus 14:15-15:1
Romans 6:3-11, Matthew 28: 1 -1 0.
The measure with which Dorothy Day measured Peter Maurin is the same by which we honor her. "He has reached the poorest and the most destitute by living always among them, sharing their poverty, and sharing what he has with them. And this expression of love is rarer than one thinks."
raised in a large family in the
Day
has served her teacher well.
Any-
one who is grateful for her luminous Catholic life
has reason to be grateful to him as well.
communal peasant society of southern France. He "reached young adulthood at the time in France when Enlighten-
Boston. She has a degreefrom. Weston Jesuit
ment sensibilities were clashing with Catho-
School of Theology.
strongly
Linner, a librarian
and
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2005
NBC-TV's 'Committed' episode
This 'Cake' not worth eating
defiles Eucharist Catholic Leauge demands 'more than an
dpology'from show creators NEW YORK — The misuse and dis-
when the two non-Catholic characters acci-
shown to the Eucharist during an pisode of "Committed" has outraged
dentally flush
espect
rist
Catholics nationwide.
During the Feb. 22 episode of the IBC-TV sitcom, two non-Catholics are
Communion
mistakenly given holy Catholic funeral
in the Cincinnati Enquirer, the writers for
the series
Mass, and they try to dis-
have been encouraged by
...
NBC
executives to 'push the limits of comedy.'"
"For obvious reasons, the writers of
it
'Murphy Brown' and
'Roseanne,'
a toilet.
i
deliberate," said
Donohue. "According to a January 2 story
at a
ose of the Eucharist and ev entually drop
what they think is the Eucha-
down the toilet. "What happened was
CNS
and
chose not to push the buttons of homo-
Sienna
unpleasantly seamy story of
intense," said
some other protected group, so they decided to play it safe and stay in good
Villiam
Donohue, president of Catholic
standing with their bosses by bashing
complex with
-eague,
an organization that defends the
iris
'To say that Catholics are angry about show would be an understatement
le
outrage
—
\
and
visceral
is
rights of Catholics, lay
ivil
3 participate in
sexuals or
Catholics," said
American public
life
with-
said.
ut defamation or discrimination.
such as slipping
fit,
riest
and dropping
it
it
who
and
alks le .
is
what we
will
demand."
show
—
L
DeAnne
was Episode No. 10 and
aired
offices
and
to
by
Burbank,
of
America rating
CA 91523
NBC-TV 3000 Alameda Avenue Burbank,
CA 91523
and
obelisk in place outside the basilica.
"A"
"Creating
St.
Peter's: Architectural
St.
is
main
altar covers the spot
for
show
in the
The
Peter's Basilica.
include
Raffaello, Bernini
1
6-foot-tall,
1
works by Re-
and Fontana.
3-foot-wide
St. Peter's
wooden
dome was
built
in 1560, and it shows the domes and how they func-
Michelangelo
inner and outer
tion together. Tools used to build the basilica are also
showcased, including a
Father John
"Ecclesia de
Cardinal
Eucharistia" St.
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MARCH
II
NEWMARKET ILMS
AT THEATRES EVERYWHERE
Maida of
J.
Detroit,
center, said the exhibition offers the
Ameri-
churches of the world." Cardinal Maida attended a press opening
along with Cardinal Francesco Marchisano,
who is president of the Fabbrica of St Peter's. He oversees the physical maintenance of St Peter's Basilica,
which
Reserve today
is
visited
by tens of
thousands of people a day.
Cardinal Maida pointed out that the model of the dome has been "out of the Vatican only on three occasions." When the exhibition closes, it will go back to the permanent collection in the
Washington
is
He said the exhibition in
a prelude to a Vatican cel-
ebration of the 500th anniversary of the
next year.
"This
many
is
a fascinating exhibition from
points of view
ics, art,
—
architecture, phys-
history, "religion,
mathematics
—
that appeal to a wide audience, from school-
April 29, 7-8:30
-Mel Gibson
the
said to
conceived and developed the cultural
basilica
available to a wider audience."
is
be buried.
Vatican Museums.
Corapi
of love
St. Peter's
where he
wonders. We're looking at some of (Michelangelo's) original work and how he conceived and created one of the great
31, features Michelangelo's original
The
"By softening some of its more wrenching aspects, I hope to make
supposed to mark where
May
study model of
1
the square
can public "one of the great architectural
Bramante,
PASSION RECUT
ones used to put the
Peter was crucified; inside
naissance masters such as Michelangelo,
CAVIEZEL
like
Treasures of the Vatican," on exhibit through
model of the dome of St.
THE
IBB
find
The 98-foot tall, 33 1-ton Egyptian obelisk in
who
list.
140-plus artifacts and original architectural
mes0ge
brief
restricted.
wooden winch
artistic
drawings
its
—
R
is
GERARD PERSEGHIN
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington touches the very roots of the church, and the artists and architects whose work is on display are on the historical
the last one.
According to Catholic League, the moment of the show comes
and
One
recent memory.
film in
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
the
lost offensive
film
too
of St. Peter's Basilica
WASHINGTON — A new exhibit at
Heline and Eileen Heisler,
3000 Alameda Avenue
hat the hell."
my
thriller is
whose problematic content many adults would
The Motion Picture Association
life
NBC-TV at the fol-
"Committed"
then changes his mind, saying, "Oh,
JIM
the
in
tricky-to-decipher accents, flashy but empty
more expletives per minute than any
limited adult audience, films
lowing address:
portrayed as not
it is
is
creators and producers at their
program
into the pocket of a
discovers
difficult-to-follow plot,
its
The
pills.
but
proficient
Michelangelo exhibit traces
Feb. 22, 2005. Letters can be written to the
a cracker, grabs the "cracker" but
when he
a technically
who gets caught up
crude language, and drug use. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification
Eucharist
nowing the difference between the Euchaist
"Layer Cake,"
The "Committed" episode that defiled the
into a tray of cheese
is
in
'This episode should be retired for
producers
priest,
star
a London cocaine dealer
but graphic sex scene, nudity, brutal violence with attendant gore, pervasive rough and
is
WRITE A LETTER
nd crackers.
The
Craig
machinations of a crime kingpin and a stolen shipment of Ecstasy
troubling.
— —
:
Daniel
needed," he
good, and that
'The complaints have come from bishps, college chaplains, pastors and the laity, rid they have come from all over the county ," said Donohue. "NBC has made a direct ontal assault on Roman Catholicism, hoosing to mock, trivialize and ridicule the ody and blood of Jesus Christ." In the episode, two characters one /ho is Jewish, one who is Protestant do ot know what to do with the Eucharist, so hey make sev eral failed attempts to get rid
Miller
presentation, and
Donohue.
"More than an apology
and clergy alike,
photo from Sony Picture Classics
.'Ellen'
children to scholars, to the casual viewer," said
Msgr. William A. Kerr, executive
di-
rector of the cultural center.
Schools from around the country are
planning to send groups of students to
Washington
to see the exhibition. Seniors
groups are also lining up for tours. Cardinal Marchisano said the basilica "represents the heart of the Christian faith."
...
tomorrow may be too
late!
Contributing Frances McCarthy.
to
this story
was Mary
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11,
THE NEWS
IN
Archeologist may have
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found St.
Paul's
tomb
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hidden for centuries, had a hole into which the faithful
could stick cloth pieces to
ondary
relics, said
ologist
and inscriptions expert
Giorgio
make
at the Vatican
Museums who carried out the studies. The tomb lies directly beneath Martyr."
The marble sarcophagus was
parently
first
390 AD. have no doubt this is the tomb of St. Paul, as revered by Christians in the fourth
life
"I
century," Filippi said as he stood next to the
main
altar of St.
Filippi's
more than
BARBARA GADDY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE
— Springtime
in
Savannah, Ga., is both breathtaking and energizing. Signs of new life abound all over this historic southern
stewardship more than 30 years ago. Jim Kelley, director of develop-
ment for the Diocese of Charlotte and internationally recognized speaker
and responsibilities of the parish stewardship committee in his talk.
city.
The fourth Regional Stewardship Day Conference at the Savannah DeSoto Hilton on April 23 exception.
The
will be
no
conference, sponsored
by the Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh and Savannah dioceses and the Archdiocese of Atlanta will help bring the
stewardship message alive with keynote speaker Father Dan Mahan, pastor of St. Louis Catholic
Church
in
Batesville, Ind.
Father
Mahan began
serving as a parish priest in 1989. Since that time he has taken the stewardship message to three different churches at
which he has pastored. Currently, as shepherd of a parish of 1,500 families, Father Mahan promotes stewardship as a spiritual way of life that draws his .parishioners into a deeper relation-
ship with Jesus.
Stewardship education is a priorFather Mahan and it is exemplified by his position as faculty member and director of formation for the Summer and Winter Institutes of the International Catholic Stewardship ity for
Council.
His talk is sure to inspire and breathe new life into our stewardship efforts.
The breakout sessions will cover wide array of topics and provide concrete ideas for promoting stewa
many
requests
esan
director
Loughman
is
of
also a
stewardship,
member
of a vi-
brant parish that began promoting
huge impression
have not yet
or in ecclesiastical
circles.
The
Vatican
on the discovery.
The sarcophagus
lives.
One
session will have lay witness by Don Bray of Fayetteville and Laura Graban of Winston-Salem. The education of children and youths is an important aspect of the total parish stewardship effort. Mimi Jurgielewicz, director of religious education at the Church of the Nativtalks
Charleston, S.C., will share her
ity in
unique program of calling our young people to action in "Catholic Kids
Guide
to Stewardship."
A post-conference tour of the magnificent Cathedral of St. John the Baptist followed by Mass will bring prayerful closure to
what
is
sure to
be a busy, yet energizing, day. the hope of conference plan-
their
own
parishes with a renewed
—
and
archeologist
expert
the
at
Vatican
several feet be-
martyrdom by beheading in the first century, and that his body was buried in a cemetery along the Via Ostiense, where the basilica was built. A first church was erected there in 320 AD, and a larger basilica was constructed in 390; it was re-
has the ability to change our
photo by John Thaws
Museums, believes he has rediscovered lies
low the marble structure of the main altar, embedded in a platform of concrete. Filippi
managed
an
Filippi,
inscriptions
Sharpsburg, Ga., to speak about hospitality from both large and small
The testimony of fellow parishioners who have embraced stewardship
Giorgio
newspaper, for example, has yet to report
venerated as the
parish perspectives in their session.
CNS
inside the Vatican
gus.
emphasis on living and promoting stewardship as a way of life a life of
In addition to serving as the dioc-
a
Msgr. Patrick Bishop of Transfiguration Church in Marietta, Ga., will team with Deacon Bill Hampton of St. Matthew Church in
new approach
Wichita, Kan. Participants are certain to get new ideas and insights.
made
stewardship.
ners that participants will return to
promoting parish stewardship should attend a session titled "Keeping it Alive" by Dan Loughman, director of stewardship for the Diocese of
five years' archeological sleuth-
ing. Surprisingly, the findings
essential to
Pastors, parishioners and committee members looking for a fresh after several years of
Paul Outside the Walls.
discovery was the result of
from small, rural parishes to address their stewardship needs, Father George Kloster, pastor of St. William Church in Murphy and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hayesville, will share his successful approach to
It is
ardship in parishes.
on
stewardship, will cover the formation
In response to
ap-
placed there during recon-
struction of the basilica in
into your stewardship efforts by
a his-
Apostle
toric inscription that reads: "Paul
A way to put some new
sec-
the arche-
Filippi,
the tomb of
to reach the back side of the
Filippi
St.
Paul.
began
work
his detective
sarcophagus, but he said opening the tomb
1993,
would be practically impossible without de-
inscriptions in the cloister of the basilica
stroying the altar area.
in the
He added
that, in
any
case,
it
was not
check what's inside the sarcopha-
The important thing is that it was clearly tomb of St
Paul, he said.
when he
in
studied the early Christian
monastery nearby.
He began
and
asking
monks and caretakers, some of the inand other artifacts came from.
questions of older
trying to discover where scriptions
He
soon discovered that by lifting up pavement stones in the basilica's floor, a series of underground chambers and tunnels were accessible most of them unmapped and forgotten. The excavations yielded a Roman sarcophagus and a certain
History uncovered Tradition holds that
St.
Paul suffered
modeled several times over the centuries and almost totally destroyed by fire in 1 823. Pilgrims
still
many as
come to St.
Paul's,
—
wealth of other material. In the year 2000, Filippi said, pilgrims
coming
to St. Paul's for the jubilee year
asked for the burial place of the Apostle and
were disappointed not to see and touch
it.
Depths of research
but not
who pour daily into
After the jubilee ended, at the request of
some five miles weekday afternoon, no more than 75 people were inside the church.
of the Vatican Museums, Filippi made plans
nearly as
those
St. Peter's Basilica,
On
away.
located
a recent
the basilica's papal administrator and on behalf
for a systematic study of the area altar.
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In 2002 and 2003, he examined,
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other things, three vertical holes leading down to the lid of the sarcophagus.
The
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centuries earlier so that devotional items
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One
reason the tomb ended up so far below the altar
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parently so that pieces of cloth could
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into contact with relics of the saint. Filippi said the practice of creating these kinds of
secondary
relics
was popular
in the late
fourth century, especially after the
Em-
peror Theodosius banned the sale and dis-
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there's
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as the last
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he's
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years of
happy to take
at a time.
18 The Catholic News & Herald
March
Perspectives
A
collection of columns,
and viewpoints
editorials
11,
2005
Celebrating the Year of the Eucharist
A special anniversary
There % no eucharistic church without eucharistic celebration Our poor
Guest
'Gospel of Life' is
Gospel of Christ
pope proclaimed
ailing
older,
we
back
realize that life has to get
pope he
to basics. In his last days as
Column
this
As we get
the "Year of the Eucharist."
is
Diary
calling the church to get back to basics.
The Eucharist
at the heart of
is
Catholic spirituality.
March 25 marks
the 10th anniver-
sary of Pope John Paul IPs encyclical,
"The Gospel of This
tae").
is
("Evangelium Vinot just another document.
It is literally a
Christ,
who is
the Life.
It
Life"
celebration.
It
The church knows how
life
and is
to
become too preoccupied
The world from
is
too busy
all
suffering
and death (Nos. 64, 66-67). It flees these because it has forgotten what they mean. It sees them only as things to be avoided and controlled. Ironically, such forgetfulness envel-
ops the world even more in the very it
midst of
tries its
to escape.
ing
it
is,
in
the
Christ.
life is
received day after day by the church,
at
it
to be preached with dauntless fidelity
good news to the people of every age and culture" (No. 1). as
joyful, so
Christ and mother of believers fact,
of all humanity (No.
The
earth today
is
the bride of
— and,
in
3).
covered with
is
innocent blood, which cries out from the
ground
to the
God who made
it
it
is
to be pro-
claimed (Nos. 80-82), celebrated (Nos. 83-86) and served (Nos. 87-89).
The
message of life is not optional, or added on to the Gospel, but is at the heart of the Gospel. "The Gospel of Life" is sim-
ney,
of faith.
Corinthians.
forward, and
In the sixth chapter of John, Jesus
(see
not have
who
shed the
sisters.
The
shed blood of Christ teaches the meaning of love, which for the
is
my
It
death,
for the
Father Pavone
is
national director of
Priestsfor Life.
and drink
flesh
life
What
my
blood,"
is
true for us
as*
At
is
least
not as a Catholic Church.
Our
parish, like
usual,
taught
it is
others,
is
try-
who have been the most creative in
the parishioners
me and
seem to like coming makes the work of voca-
families it
tions a family matter.
week of perpetual adoration. More than 370 parishioners came to the church to pray in the first week of Lent. I think that will be an enormous source of grace and blessing to us.
many
ing to refocus on the Eucharist this year.
As
The
For several years now we have had
we would
life.
church.
eucharistic adoration three days per week. This year we began Lent with a
individuals
Eucharist, the church has no
no one to celebrate the
"eat
within us.
is
If there is
Eucharist, there will be no eucharistic
join
true for the church. If we do not have the
to sacrifice oneself
good of the other person.
we
ourselves to him completely, that
cry of the blood of Christ
blood of their brothers and
hood and the religious life and lay ministry. This is to make a connection between our eucharistic worship and the priesthood.
25, Heb.12: 22,24).
brings mercy to those
CNS COLUMNIST
Our church is based on what the Lord has given to us, namely himself. We do what he has handed on to us, as St. Paul says in the first letter to the
told his followers that unless
The
FATHER PETER J. DALY
it
also gives us strength.
Nos. 7-9, Gen. 4:2-16). But thanks be to God, there is another blood that cries out to heaven more eloquently (see No.
which sacrifices the other person good of oneself. The blood of Christ, one drop of which can purify a billion worlds, gives us strength to carry out the "great campaign on behalf of life" which is called for by this encyclical (No. 95). The pro-life movement itself, in fact, is a sign of hope and victory (No. 26). The encyclical looks to the day when "death will be no more" (Rev. 21:4 see No. 105). That time is coming, and that promise is, in a nutshell, the Gospel of Life.
the heart of Jesus' message. Lovingly
is
is
by the one who
freedom — namely,
The world needs "good news," that "Evangelium." The document begins,
Life
The church
reverses the dynamic of the culture of
"The Gospel (Evangelium) of
is
inescapably
the while fear-
all
will be shackled
brings true
And
slavery to death, the world
shouts about freedom,
is
feminine.
very meaning of life
frantic flight
The church
pro-life (No. 28) precisely because she
with usefulness, efficiency and productivity (No. 22).
29).
to celebrate;
give and receive love (see No. 81). But the world has
No.
life
is
I
makes us "church." It Food for the jourboth personally and as a community
us as a people;
ply the Gospel of Christ, for he
The church
to receive and give
love. In fact, the
things
GUEST COLUMNIST
(see
the world has forgotten.
its
have been angry or disappointed in the church, it is the Eucharist that keeps me inside her embrace. It is the mystical presence of Christ. It draws us together in worship. It defines
celebrates
true freedom.
with
Whenever
personally the Gospel and
celebrates humanity, love and
knows how
FATHER FRANK PAVONE
Parish
our devotion.
At the entrance to the church we have a banner proclaiming the "Year of the Eucharist" made by two women in our parish who are great seamstresses. At Christmas, we gave out 500 copies of the pope's letter proclaiming this year and meditating on the role of the Eucharist in our church. Each Sunday, we entrust a different family with a "traveling chalice" to carry to their home. They are supposed to put it in a prominent place where they eat their evening meal (but not atop the television set). Each night for a week they pray for more vocations to the priest-
In June we are making plans for a Corpus Christi procession. We have the parade permit to go around the center of our little town, past the courthouse and post office and bank and shopping center. This procession does, metaphorically, what each one of us should do each Sunday. It takes the presence of Christ that
we have received in the Eucharist out into our secular world. It makes the whole world a sanctuary, a holy place. In the bulletin each
week we
quotes from the pope or church fathers
on the importance of the Eucharist. Each of these things is only a step, a way of renewing our devotion to the
way of calling our basics. The pope, even in his infirmity, has reminded us who
presence of the Lord, a spiritual life
back to the
stands at the heart of things: Christ.
Mi
Eliminating
taxes
is
one of the most severe
restric-
tions to charitable giving in this country.
Letters to
charitable
To
receive a deduction a person
diately without the delays inherent in
any organization.
— Roger Kenney
must
find an organization that approximates
the Editor
deductions
and donate
Voices that matter
there.
Regarding Father Frank Pavone's column "Free speech in church" (March 4), I heartily agree that freedom of speech in homilies is essential and changes in the law that would allow greater freedom would be desirable. A change in the law that Father Pavone doesn't consider is eliminating the charitable deduction in
his or her charitable values
its
entirety.
This would allow complete. freedom without any consideration of govern-
ment restrictions. As an alternative, the church could
This precludes making donations personally even though the need may be simply refuse to take the charitable deduction. The freedom attained from not accepting "Caesar's coin" (including tax deductions for donations) is tremendous. Charity may then be given where the need is perceived to be without any
concern about government control or regulations. I
believe that the law allowing de-
duction of charitable donations from
Several years ago
my
wife and
I
make donations without regard to deductibility and have found it very freeing. We now assist individuals or families and many of our donations go decided to
directly to their needs.
The
additional
funds that could be available by claiming this deduction are offset by the lack of administrative costs of organized charities.
Needs can
In response to Karen Dietlein's col-
umn "Your
great.
also be addressed
imme-
Jll
1
1),
this
many
is
impossible dreams" (Feb. good article about the
a very
voices that
bombard
us every day.
Let every one of us remember that our own minds speak both negative and positive words and thoughts to us along with the outside voices. God also has something to say to us.
Let us hear his voice. Jack Renkenberger Waxhaw, N.C.
—
iJlf
atii
S
March
The Catholic News & Herald 19
2005
11,
from
free
Toxic thinking
emotional pain through
all this
prayer and will power. Live in the present
moment, not
The
in
brain only has
room
You can
thoughts at a time.
Jesus is exterminator ofevil thoughts
The paths to life
your own head. for
one
set of
replace poison-
ous thinking with good thoughts
and damnation
in the
here-and-now.
A recent column of mine received a lot of positive mail. hits
month
a
get about 6,000
(I
my Web
on
Be Your Own Best Friend," and the essential point was this: To be your own best friend, you must first titled
"How
You
to
your own thoughts.
disidentify with
have to be clear on
this:
Spirituality
You
for Today FATHER JOHN CATOIR CNS COLUMNIST
are
not your thoughts; rather, you are the observer of your thoughts. This means
you have control over what you allow in your thinking process. More than that, it means you are responsible for your own happiness. Every that to
come and go
human being
has the power to choose a
happy mind-set. toxic thinking
is
do
this
by yourself,
call
on
Jesus, the great
Wallowing
memories only intensifies and perpetuates a bad habit. Don't let the past drag you down? Break
good people
doomed by
Nonsense!
Too many
giveness. life,
the past.
God
is
pure mercy and for-
his love
You
never changes.
and he
is
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN CNS COLUMNIST
Q. In the Gospel of Matthew (7:13-14),
is
always grace. All
once you begin to believe that for
your
and clear, and many gate leading are
who find
are under
always there to
minister to you.
it.
The
it.
narrow, andfew there
Does
this
not indicate that
Matthew
A. First, other places in
speak of "many" being saved, which hints that in this passage Jesus may not be giving statistics about the (e.g. 8:1 1)
population of hell.
The
Pray with confidence: "Dear Holy Spirit, soul of my soul, protect me and comfort me in this present moment. Cleanse me of my toxic thoughts, and give
to life is
wide
is
choose to travel
most of the human race will be condemned to hell? (Arizona)
those tough decisions with courage.
No matter what happened in your
his blessed shelter,
be discouraged. There
Blame no one else for your present you have suffered a great reversal or humiliation, do not blame your parents, your superiors, your upbringing or your environment. Realize that you made your own choices. Face up to the truth, and make
mental anguish, allowing themselves to feel they are
Corner
Jesus claims the road to damnation
habits are hard to break, but don't
will be well
Question
state. If
prison of self-imposed
live in a
attack.
thoughts and actions.
to suffer needless anxiety.
not from God.
Remember, whenever
air.
you are solely responsible
To wallow in the swamp of
Everything that enters your stream of is
under
Bad
in hurtful
Jesus said, "Be not anxious."
consciousness
the consolation of
you look at a beautiful sunset, it is God's way of telling you how much he loves you. Thoughts of suicide, remorse over some terrible failure or feelings of fear and suspicion can bring with them an overwhelming sense of insecurity. These can all be washed away in the pure waters of God's love. Put yourself in his loving presence more, and trust in his mercy when you feel
exterminator of evil thoughts.
feel
water on your hands, go for a walk,
breath in the fresh
site:
www.messengerofjoy.com). The column
was
Smell the roses,
warm
reference to "doors" in the pas-
sage you quote at the end of the Sermon
on the Mount in Matthew is hortatory, to remind disciples who may be lagging in their Christian journey that this journey requires discipline and perseverance.
The human mind is like a living room. Some of your thoughts are like rats and
me peace."
mice that sneak in and take over, soiling
of mind.
many
your new rug. Get rid of those unwelcome rodents; exterminate them. Do not identify
Jesus said, "I have told you all these things that your joy may be full"
with your troubling thoughts.
(Jn 15:11).
A helpful hint is contained in Luke's passage parallel to this one of Matthew, in which someone asks, "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" (Lk 13:23) Jesus simply ignores the question and stresses the need to try to enter the
you
If
Everyone can adopt
can't
The spirit of Vatican
cially in
Vatican
renewal. startling
findings reported at a Feb. 18 meeting of church researchers from the Life Cycle Institute at The Catholic University
of America in Washington and Le
Moyne
College in Syracuse, N.Y. I heard this, my thoughts
When
went back to a biblical text I had just was about the Egyptians, who no longer had any memory of Joseph. Not knowing Joseph, they no longer respected his descendants, the Hebrews. That simple narrative contains several lessons. One lesson is that time moves read. It
on; nothing lasts forever.
New
genera-
tions tend to focus primarily on the
present and to have their
Another lesson
some
is
own
that
if
agendas.
someone or
institution isn't preserving the
memory
of past generations,
new genThe
erations are deprived of vital roots.
new generations
are,
in
a
sense, or-
phaned.
The Second Vatican Council cared very much about upcoming generations. Its
love for the liturgy and the spiritual
strength the liturgy generates, espe-
young
people, encouraged
it
Jesus
Side FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK
to
church and the liturgy, and help to bring the church's spiritual beauty to the surface." in the
doubt some of us remember "Black Masses" daily Masses in which
—
the priest, facing the altar, recited prayers in Latin for the dead. Never once did we hear a homily on the Gospel.
Vatican II spoke to the modern world and its people, saying in effect:
Although these Masses allowed us
here to collaborate with you in making our world as God intended it to be. Science and technology are essentially good and can serve as ways to make our life reflect God's life." In embracing the modern world, Vatican II moved away from isolation and embraced the spirit of partnership, showing us the way to generate greater
quietly to melt into our
own
prayer corner, they did little to inspire us to cherish the awesome mysteries we were celebrating. Active participation was minimal, depriving us of true community spirit.
Oh, we were ally felt like one,
that
community and actubut it was a community a
was hierarchically top heavy and
"We
unity
vertical in its approach, lacking that
sense that there
is
a horizontal
sion of the church through which
dimen-
we
are
linked with others around us in the con-
gregation and deriving a wholesome richness from being one with others like us.
spirit
generated a spirit that said to the laity: "You are church, you are the people of God. You are just as II
responsible for the church as are the hierarchy. Become an active participant
we
of Vatican
II
that
young Catholic
appreciate the richness of their religious
Thanks
to Vatican
II,
today's
Catholics have a new, improved Chris-
world vision
One hopes
like
none
before.
the finding that 57 per-
is
other similar circumstances, never interested in satisfying
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are
among Christians.
These are but
tian
Vatican
don't despise you. Rather,
how
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PARISH PROFILE
Catholic
County
life
thrives in central
at St. Gabriel
chase of additional property at Provi-
Mecklenburg
dence Road and Sharon Lane. Construction of a new 1,100-seat church ensued
Church
in 1985.
In September 1986, Bishop John F. Donoghue, along with Bishop emeritus Michael J. Begley, and present and former pastors of St. Gabriel Church ST.
GABRIEL CHURCH
dedicated the
facility,
which included a
3016 Providence Rd.
daily chapel, fellowship hall, meditation
Charlotte, N.C. 28211
chapel, family
room and music room. Expansion continued through the
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1990s, both in the
number of registered
Wenning, Deacon Robert Gettelfinger
and physical growth. In May 1990, Father Edward Sheridan, pastor, began an extensive capital campaign. The result was a 79,000 square-foot parish center, which Bishop Donoghue
Number
dedicated in
Vicariate: Charlotte
families
Pastor: Father Edward
J.
Sheridan
Conway Permanent Deacons: Deacon Ben W. Parochial Vicar: Father Robert R.
of Households: 3,400
December 1992. The buildnew home for the school,
ing became the
the faith development center offices, a
gymnasium and few years, the enrollment had climbed to 350, and a two-story gymnasium and cafeteria
By
were
built.
the mid-1960s, parish
ship included
member-
more than 500
families.
Msgr. Michael J. O'Keefe, pastor, directed a major parish renovation when in 1970-71 he began an expansion project that would accommodate more parishioners at the increasingly crowded weekend Masses. When groundbreaking -ceremonies took place
—
Church,
located
central
in
Mecklenburg County, has served many of
Charlotte's Catholics since 1957.
— Over the course
CHARLOTTE of four decades, the
St.
Gabriel Church
community grew from 175 become the largest parish in a
weekly basis
Paul Byron,
ing pastor, celebrated the
Mass
in 1998.
Mat-
thew Church in 1986, St. Gabriel has few hundred households to the southeast Charlotte church. However,
lost a
Gabriel remains a thriving, active
what is now Mecklenburg County. parish in In
a central part of
1955, 12 acres of land
— then
located one mile from Charlotte's south-
eastern city limits
Bishop Vincent
S.
— were purchased by Waters, then-bishop
St.
new
built,
the Caroli-
Since the establishment of St.
St.
250-seat chapel was
families to
nas, with 4,100 families attending
on
of Raleigh, to establish a
A
parish.
and Father
Gabriel Church's foundfirst
Mass
in
the church in September 1957, thereby
beginning a pastorate highlighted by growth and change. Bishop Waters dedicated and blessed the Diocese of Raleigh's newest church in November 1957, placing the church under the patronage of the Archangel Gabriel. Under Father Byron's direction, a kindergarten was begun in 1958, followed in 1960 by a grade school staffed by Sisters of Mercy from Belmont. The school opened with 150 students; within significant
fices,
meeting space, nursery and minis-
try offices. Ministry outreach highlights
parish
at St. Gabriel
life
Church, with
more than 100 ministerial opportunities, including groups such as the disABILITY ministry and health care ministry joining a host of other teams addressing specific and common needs of St. Gabriel's parishioners. In May 2002, Msgr. Richard Bellow, then-pastor of St. Gabriel Church, dedi-
Church was already North Carolina's
cated a 280-niche columbarium on the
largest parish, with a registered count of
grounds of the church. In January 2004, Bishop Peter J.' Jugis dedicated an expanded eucharistic adoration chapel at the church. St. Gabriel Church and Maryfield Chapel in
1973
a year after the
—
the Diocese of Charlotte
Gabriel
construct a three-story ministry center to house the parish faith formation of-
Gabriel
in
St.
cafeteria.
In 1997, plans were put in place to
a
founding of St.
690 families. During the mid- to late- 1970s, parish membership continued to grow quickly and steadily, matching the city's population growth. Membership included more than 1,000 families in 1977 when Msgr. Hugh Dolan, pastor, introduced expansion ideas that led to implementation of a master plan. That plan
— —
developed over a number of years consisted of parish surveys, parishioner input, committee meetings and finally, expansion and building designs that included improvements to the church, school and administrative and recre-
High Point
offer the only perpetual ado-
ration of the Eucharist in the Diocese of
Charlotte. In July 2004, Father Sheridan returned to St. Gabriel Church once again to shepherd the parish he had served as pastor from 1989-98.
For nearly half a century, St. Gabriel Church has ministered to the spiritual
many of Charlotte's Catholic who then reach out to help their
needs of families,
neighbors in need.
ational facilities.
A fund-raising campaign
was begun in 1983 during the pastorate of Msgr. Thomas Walsh, which led to the pur-
Staff Writer Karen A. Evans contributed to this
story.
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