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reparing for Advent seems a strange each one of us. It is the nature of love to Ptitle for an article about Advent. The seek union. We see this in the realm of word itself means “coming” and with it, the internet, mobile phones and emails, the familiar theological dimensions of which serve to facilitate the one-to-one preparing for the Liturgical celebration meetings we all need and desire. The of the Incarnation, the Second coming nature of love to seek union is seen in our of Christ, and the continued coming of desire to be in the physical presence Christ in the hearts which are open to of the beloved, and even within that Him. If the Church gives us four weeks proximity to show affections such as to prepare for the coming of Christ, with hugs. The intrinsic desire to unite with the special emphasis given to John the beloved is seen in our human sexuality, Baptist whose mission it was to “prepare which shows forth a powerful enactment the way” then why talk about getting of mutual giving and receiving. It is this ready for Advent? Well, I would suggest mystery which concerns us in Advent – that Christians living in today’s the mystery of God who gives himself society with the commercial aspect of completely to his beloved, irrespective of Christmas almost outdoing the sun and the cross, and continues to abide with us moon in regulating our feasts, should be through the Church and in the Eucharist “as wise as serpents” and get their claim where we can daily partake of that in first! Like any big feast or meal, it divine union. sometimes helps to plan how we are going to approach it and how we plan Perhaps this Advent we could try to go to to spend Advent might help us to get daily Mass more regularly and by spending the most out of such a short and often time in adoration of the Eucharist. hijacked season in the Church’s year. In adoration of the Eucharist we place What makes advent special is the fact ourselves in the presence of the God who that we are brought face-to-face with has sought our presence by becoming the God who is beyond our grasp and yet incarnate. We sit in the presence of God makes himself tangible to our experience. who has longed for our company. The Denture Studios This gives our human life on earth an CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION/ADVICE immense dignity as it is now shot In adoration we sit before the Jesus who ☎ 08455 230 230 through with the presence of God. That healed the leper. 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With Mary we can respond the “worry and fret about unnecessary to God’s invitation to allow that image of things”, and let him be who he wants to be Christ, given in Baptism, to become more – our loving companion. clearly seen in each of our lives. Perhaps we could pray to Mary for vocations to the Christopher Sumner is from St Peter’s priesthood so that Christ may become parish, Lytham. He studied Theology at incarnate in our own age through the Oxford University and is ministry of the Church. currently teaching Religious Studies at Our Lady’s School, The season of Advent is one where we are Abingdon. He is also the reminded of the urgency of God’s love in Musical Director of the becoming completely united with the Oxford University Catholic object of that love, humanity – namely Chaplaincy. Preparing the Way the Preparing 2 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + December 2010 www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk

EDITORIAL t has become popular among some Catholics during “I cannot live my being Arabic without the Middle IChristmas to support the persecuted Christian Eastern Christian Arab. The emigration of communities of the Middle East through the purchase of Christmas cards and religious art, through the Christians is an impoverishment of the Arabic encouragement of Aid to the Church in Need and the identity, of its culture and of its authenticity. For Bishops’ Conference. This Christmas, now more than ever, this reason, I underline once again here, before we need to support the Christians who remain in the birthplace of our Faith. Over the past couple of months the the stands of the Vatican, what I have already said threats against the region’s 17 million Christians, including before the stands of the venerable Mecca: I am 3 million Catholics, have intensified, particularly in Iraq. concerned with the future of Eastern Muslims

Let us remember our fellow Catholics killed by the Al Qaeda because of the emigration of Eastern Christians. in November during an attack on a Sunday evening Mass at To maintain the presence of Christians is a Our Lady of Salvation, Baghdad. The terrorists killed 55 common Islamic duty as well as a common Catholics, including the three priests concelebrating, 10 Christian duty. They are an integral part of the children attending with their parents, and leaving 70 wounded. Contact us Father Wasim Sabieh and Father Thaier Saad Abdal were cultural, literary and scientific formation of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster martyred during the attack. The third priest, Father Qatin, Islamic civilisation. They are also the pioneers is published on the last Sunday of the was wounded and died later in hospital. month previous to publication date. of modern Arabic renaissance”. Only about 500,000 Christians remain in Iraq out of a During the Synod Pope Benedict emphasised the importance of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is population of nearly 31 million, but after this latest massacre the Middle East to all Christians, it is the land of the Church’s published by its owners. The Trustees it is predicted that many will join the Iraqi Christian diaspora twofold birth, ‘Birth in Bethlehem, birth in the cenacle. Birth of the of the Roman Catholic Diocese of around the world. We are witnessing the destruction of one of Child Jesus, birth of the body of Christ of the Church. They are two Lancaster, a registered charity, the most ancient Christian Churches and this tragedy receives events, or one single event. But between the two really stand the (No. 234331), and is wholly independent hardly any coverage by our media. of and separate from any previous cross and the resurrection.’ newspaper published by or on behalf Since this appalling crime Al Qaeda has issued a statement The Catholic Voice of Lancaster believes that this is why it is of the diocese. threatening violence against all Christians and singling out important for all of us to think about and pray for our fellow the Vatican. The terrorists attempt to justify their threat by Christians in the Middle East as we gather around our EDITOR: demanding that the Coptic Church in Egypt release two women altars and cribs this Christmas. Even in this remote corner Edwina Gillett they claim have converted to Islam and are being held by of north-west England the Christians of the Middle East are 01253 736630 / 07969 967268 Christians against their will. [email protected] important to our identity, history and culture. If the day comes www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk The so called ‘conversion’ of these two wives of Coptic priests has when the final Christians are driven from the birthplace of been categorically denied by all Islamic religious authorities in Christianity we will all be impoverished and diminished. ADVERTISING: Egypt, and the militant Egyptian group, the Muslim Brotherhood, Nick Layton / CathCom Ltd. has harshly condemned Al Qaeda’s massacre of Catholics The Catholic Voice of Lancaster appeals to her readers to 020 7112 6710 in Baghdad. support Christians throughout the Middle East through the [email protected] work of Aid to the Church in Need. This charity that works www.cathcom.org Al Qaeda is obviously attempting to incite religious hatred against closely with Pope Benedict has prioritised help for the Middle Christians in the Middle East by promulgating this fiction. East since the Holy Father asked the charity to do more to sustain DESIGN & LAYOUT: Christianity in the region – saying “Churches in the Middle East are Rob Hotchkiss / Hot Creative Pope Benedict recently convened a historic Synod of Bishops threatened in their very existence.” As well as helping Christian [email protected] from the Middle East Churches in communion with the Latin Rite refugees in the north of Iraq and Syria, the charity is providing www.hot-creative.co.uk Catholic Church. At this important meeting two Islamic scholars, aid for those fleeing to Turkey and Jordan. representing the Muslim world, addressed the Holy Father and PUBLISHED BY: the bishops, both expressing the importance of Christians to Last year Aid to the Church in Need provided more than CathCom Ltd. their Muslim neighbours. Muhammad Al-Sammak, a political £450,000 in aid for persecuted Christians in Iraq. To help, contact: 2/4 Church Street, Steeple Bumpstead, adviser to the Mufti of the Republic of Lebanon, made the Aid to the Church in Need, 12–14 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 Haverhill, CB9 7DG following moving statement: 4DA. 020 8642 8668 http://www.acnuk.org 0870 228 4266 www.cathcom.org Articles to: BY THE WAY… [email protected] Letters to: Love thy Neighbour [email protected] VoiceXtra: esus’ challenge to us is unequivocal and universal. There is • Join, or help to form, an SVP conference in your parish. Jno qualification. No who. No how. His teaching and his life • Join or start (as many parishes are doing) a regular parish food [email protected] leave no doubt that here is the secret of what it means to be a collection for the homeless. Usually dry, non-perishable follower. The Church has continued to proclaim this message goods, tinned or packaged. Postal Address: from the beginning, in word and in deed, calling men and • Support Vincent House or any similar initiative in your area. FAO Edwina Gillett women to lives of service to others, from small acts of 99 Commonside, Ansdell, neighbourly care, to teaching, care of the sick, and above An example of what can be done, is a separately-funded Lytham St. Annes FY8 4DJ all, care for souls. initiative, “The Ace Project” run by Caritas Care, which caters for the needs of discharged ex-offenders. It is not generally known If possible, please send articles for Our modern complex Society with the breakdown of family and that discharge can take place at short notice, usually on Fridays, publication on CD or by email. Otherwise community relationships provides new challenges which are and with very limited funds. With up to six weeks required to please type double spacing or write very likely to increase in the near future. Unemployment and its register and obtain any State Benefit any person discharged with clearly. Last date for copy is the LAST consequences loom for many thousands of families. Of major no family home, is in a desperate situation – particularly in DAY of the month prior to publication. concern is the likely increase in homelessness. winter. (Re-offending offers at least warm dry accommodation and Photographs will be returned if you three meals a day!) The parishioners of St Anne, Westby Mills and remember to put your name and address Most of us no doubt feel uneasy with the thought of helping The Willows, Kirkham, have been supporting this on the back of each and enclose suitable homeless people. The marvellous work done by Vincent House, project in the season of Advent for the past two stamped and self-addressed packaging. run for many years by the SVP in Blackpool, or the twice-weekly years by collecting parcels of food and clothing soup kitchen, organised by St Cuthbert’s parish, require trained which are distributed by members of the people, who have given over a large part of their time and parish SVP Conference to ex-offenders in energy to this cause. their temporary accommodation organised by members of the “Ace” team. But what can we ordinary mortals do? Here are a few suggestions (The list is not exhaustive, nor is it in any order of priority): With every good wish: Deacon David Done - St Anne’s Westby www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk December 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 3

Mgr. Canon Thomas The Sacrament of the Sick: Gregory Turner RIP The Ecumenist A Reflection If ever one sought inspiration and guidance regarding the Catholic approach to ecumenism, Mgr. Greg Turner was one of the best providers. He didn’t just talk about ecumenism he led the way. He was party to the setting up a voucher system, so that those who called on Rectory’s and other Clergy houses were presented with exchangeable food vouchers. Mgr. hortly before midnight the first Communion, Last Prayers, all had been listen to what we have to say to one Greg also served with the Carlisle Sdrops of rain began to fall about the very well worthwhile. Even as he had gone another, not because it is written in the One World Centre (COWC) for over patio. No one rushed to rescue the about his business he regretted the many book but because it is written in our eight years. During the floods in cushions tossed here and there among times when he must have appeared hearts. There could be no excuse for a Carlisle he generously agreed for the the furniture. A long summer evening of hurried, even perfunctory. Certainly, his failure to look people in the eye, no Anglican Parish to use Our Lady and food, drink, and reminiscing was at an brother, a man of great faith and trust excuse for hiding from the feelings to St. Joseph for Sunday and midweek end, the rain hardly mattered. From in the ways of the church, had little which the moment gave rise, no excuse services and allowed the use of the within came the sound of crockery and recollection of these things being done save a shortage of time and truly that presbytery for coffee mornings. In glassware being stacked for their for him in hospital except for that one was no excuse. recognition of his ecumenical work, overnight wash. Come morning, when odd memory “someone rubbed my the Dean and Chapter of Carlisle the household emerged from their beds, forehead.” Even as these thoughts shuffled Cathedral appointed Mgr. Turner as an they would be found clean and sparkling themselves about he knew that merely Honorary Ecumenical Canon of the and could be safely stacked away. Sitting there among the slowly falling rain thinking them, even writing them down Cathedral – a post he cherished and drops, he felt angry with the so called with some care, would still offer him no retained until his recent resignation For him, morning would bring departure. “ex opere operato” effect of the excuse for hiding his own feelings and due to ill health. A L Parrini His last clumsy farewell to his older sacraments. Whatever truth the phrase the truth of what he and his brother brother a few hours earlier would was there to protect, it all too often made both believed, should he be allowed probably also prove final. But it had all emotional cowards of his kind, allowing another visit. been very much worthwhile; on that they them to pretend that their distance and see p13 were all agreed. Had he become a priest conceit was founded on respect for the There never would be an excuse to hide for the precisely for this moment? Hardly. And yet “stand-alone” power of the sacrament. behind the notion of allowing the homily the time he and his brother had together sacraments to do good all by at Mgr. had proved so fulfilling, he was tempted to But there could be no excuse for failing to themselves. Unlike the Dishwasher Turner's think that was indeed the case. use the fullness of the Ritual with its now humming into life, the sacraments, Funeral. breadth of readings and prayers; that these works of God, would always call The family gathered in prayer around his much at least, surely. Nor could there be for the human touch. brother, the Anointing, Absolution, any excuse for any reluctance to pause, to Fr. Val Farrell

t is with great sadness that I must inform you that one of Iour senior deacons, John Walton, died on Thursday 23rd Rev Deacon September 2010 – may he rest in the peace of the Risen Christ. John had been poorly for some time but remained serene all through his illness, bravely trusting in the providence of Almighty God.

John th John Gerard Walton was born in Manchester on 25 September 1926 and attended St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, Firstwood, Manchester. Shortly afterwards the family moved to St Annes on Sea where John attended school at Our Lady Star of Walton the Sea and then St Joseph’s College, Blackpool. From 1940 to 1946 John tried his vocation to the Priesthood at Ushaw College, Durham. In 1956, John married Pauline at Our Lady Star of the Sea church and for many years John and Pauline were both, very Rest in Peace much involved in the life of Our Lady’s Parish.

In his working life John worked in the Civil Service and in Insurance. Later he was involved for a period as a prison visi- tor/counsellor and chairman of a Trust which sought to find al- ternatives to prison in society. After a period of formation John was eventually ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on 9th May 1982. For some years John served in the role of ‘Director of Deacons’ in the Diocese and even more recently, when John had to take things much more slowly, he was still able to attend Mass most days and remained a great supporter of the parish community by his prayer and example. Bishop Michael Campbell OSA

Mgr. Canon Aidan Turner speaking at Deacon John’s funeral said “A gentle humour and love and interest in the Church were at the heart of Deacon John’s life”. He said “One of Deacon John’s great gifts was a quiet wisdom which led Canon Carey to name him ‘The Owl’”. Eternal rest grant unto John, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. 4 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + December 2010 www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk

A Deanery Confirmation Programme

he Confirmation programme in the catechists made up from the local In a nut shell my overarching impression Confirmationsouthern half of the West Cumbrian parishes who,Programme having come together, before writing this programme, having Being a Young Catholic Today T Deanery has just completed its fourth have become energised and grown in used a number of Confirmation year, with a wonderful celebration of confidence through prayer together and programmes, was that too often they the Mass of Confirmation at St Mary’s fellowship: assumed too much faith of the candidate, church, Egremont. This year 26 young and too much understanding of the faith. Pray people were confirmed in their faith Topics include (term one) What are we by Bishop Michael in the company of confirming? (introductory session) – Prayer I felt that most programmes began in too a packed church made up of family, – The Seven Sacraments – The Living lofty a place, when so often, many of the through friends, catechists, singers and Word of God – The Church, and (term two) candidates we encounter are not from musicians, and many local clergy. The Person of Peter (an exploration of the practising families and so may not have a person of Peter before the Pentecost event secure understanding of even the basics Music I was asked to write and co-ordinate the (i.e. who denies the Lord 3 times)) and as a of Catholic faith. This programme seeks to programme by the local clergy who felt result of receiving the Gift of the Holy help a little in this regard by providing a there was a need to review and re-think Spirit at Pentecost (i.e. Peter who witnesses foundation upon which Confirmation provision for sacramental preparation for to the Lord, even unto martyrdom) – specific catechesis may be built. Ryan Taylor, 17, Whitehaven Confirmation. The result was an 8-session Pentecost – The Rite of Confirmation – programme, as well as two Saturday Mass Preparation. Finally, today I feel that the programme we retreats, which seek to combine both have is by no means perfect, nor is the list general catechesis (term one for those During the two Saturday retreats candidates of topics studied complete, however it has currently in the summer term of year 8 are given the opportunity to reflect upon proven to be popular and helpful in the or above) and Confirmation-specific their relationship with God and His Church, sacramental mission of our small part of catechesis (term two beginning of year 9). and upon the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit the Church. The programme too is delivered by an that they will receive, and also to receive Deacon David Skillen (St Begh’s Parish/St enthusiastic team of around a dozen the sacrament of Reconciliation. Benedict’s High School, Whitehaven)

y faith probably wouldn’t Mexist without music. I started learning instruments at school he new season of Summit walks, and eventually started playing the Torganised by Castlerigg Manor, cornet in the church band every started in October. Sunday morning Mass. Somewhere I heard the saying, ‘pray through SummitThe Met Office tells us that the Walks music’, which I love because as a Borrowdale Valley is the wettest young person today I find it very inhabited valley in England and it The wettest hard to pray. didn’t fail to live up to its reputation for this first outing! There were breaks in Music helps me and also helps other Induction Days the cloud throughout the day with Mass place in people. This is why I dedicate most of being celebrated in a small cave. There my time to help provide the music for was a new mountain named in honour religious services and Masses. I now at Castlerigg of the first to the summit - Mount England! help to lead the choir for the Sunday Clancy will have to be sketched on to evening Mass at St Begh’s church in his year the Youth Service has been the Ordnance Survey maps in the future! Whitehaven. Tbusy running Induction Days for sev- eral schools around the diocese. The walk ended with afternoon tea and After a time of attending church I was cakes in the village of Grange. Everyone given the chance of going to Lourdes. Some school groups have been coming to enjoyed this wonderful opportunity I did not really know what the whole Castlerigg to enjoy the surroundings that to spend time in the Lake District thing was about, but after returning the centre provide; others we have gone with friends old and new and we from Lourdes – a truly amazing to. The Induction Days have proved a look forward to the next walk place – my faith was much stronger, wonderful opportunity to help ‘new year’ every first Sunday of the month. knowing that I wasn’t the only young groups to get to know one another and to Check the website for details. person who had faith or went to set off on their journey through high church. Since then my faith has grown school on the right note. We hope that Lizzie Cavanagh, 17, even stronger and I have been to many of them will return to Castlerigg Blackpool Lourdes every year and hope to at a later stage of their schooling or on continue. one of the diocesan pilgrimages that we organise. www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk December 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 5 PaPpaal VipsiPtaapal VlisPi tsaVpail sViisitt PapalPaPpaapl VVisitaisl iVt isit Papal Visit – a personal reflection PPaapapl Viasit l Visit

s the beginning of Pope Benedict's A great cheer rose from the vast crowd, this good work and in so doing to follow Avisit drew near I felt increasingly however this was not the mere adulation his example of strength tempered by anxious and fearful. The bitter and of a celebrity. This was something much gentleness and charity. vicious attacks by some in the media deeper, a profound bond between a had been expected. However I was people and their shepherd - the love and For me personally this visit has left an taken aback by their ferocity and affection of a family for their father. indelible impression upon my mind and extraordinary lack of charity and heart. In these few days we witnessed accuracy. These days have re-invigorated the something beautiful, an antidote to all the Catholic Church in this land. As one coarseness and negativity which can be The day of the visit arrived and together parishioner commented, “He came to us so prevalent. As another parishioner with 200 parishioners from our Deanery when we needed him, the time was right observed, “Heaven and earth seemed very of West Cumbria we set off for Glasgow we were going through a lot of difficulties”. close to one another.” Yes there was not knowing quite what to expect. In I am also feel sure that his visit will have something transcendent about these one moment all our fears and worries strengthened all the other Christian days. A small miracle of goodness and disappeared. I was sat in Bellahouston Churches in this land and given us the truth, triumphing over cynicism and Park at the side of the podium on which confidence to claim our proper place despair. In the hundreds of thousands of the Mass was to be celebrated and in the public domain. Our faith, the people who turned out to see the Pope suddenly this frail, tiny figure of an 83 year Judeo-Christian roots of British society is we witnessed the great good, not just old man stood humbly and gently at the essential if we are to flourish. Cut off from of the catholic community but of all the foot of the steps waiting to approach the our roots, like any plant, British society people in these isles. The Pope's visit has altar. In that instant the realisation and culture is in danger of withering and rekindled hope and faith not just in God dawned that our Holy Father was with us. disintegrating. In his historic speech at but in each other. It was a wonderful few In his gentleness and quiet wisdom I saw Westminister Hall, Pope Benedict truly days in which I could be proud not only to reflected the care and gentle oversight of pulled religion back into the public square be a catholic but also to be a part of God, Our Heavenly Father. of British life. It now falls to us to continue Great Britain. Fr Manny Gribben

Churches Together in Fulwood and Broughton

hen I first saw the dates for Pope Benedict’s powerful message of Unity which the Pope gave in Wvisit, I was slightly Westminster Abbey. perturbed as Churches Together in Fulwood and Broughton had already We had a most enjoyable day in Liverpool; 68 pilgrims decided to have their annual pilgrimage on had free time, before we all met for an afternoon in September 18th. the Anglican Cathedral. Guided tours followed the service and the day ended with an However, after the amazing Ecumenical Service in excellent meal together, at which true Westminster Abbey on Friday 17th September and fellowship was shared. On the weekend when John watching the Pope walk with the Archbishop of Henry Newman’s Beatification was imminent, it Canterbury and leaders of other denominations, it seemed more and more appropriate that we had seemed right and fitting that in our small way we been pilgrims were to take part in this historic week-end. Our not strangers, in this breathtaking place of worship. Pilgrimage to Liverpool and attendance at Evensong Margaret Thompson in the Anglican Cathedral, was in the true spirit of the

7 people from Our 1Lady Star of the Sea, St Annes travelled to Hyde Park for the Papal Vigil. It was a long day, especially for the chil- dren, but a wonderful experience. The sun Papal Visit shone and there was a great party atmosphere in the Park. A day we will never forget. Jane Humphreys Please support our adverisers as they support our newspaper 6 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + December 2010 www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk A Mother’s Story

Ashley had a good job in the‘ bank. She worked hard, never missed a day’s work, and was earmarked for promotion. She then met up with a new group of friends and things began to go array. ’

he realisation that our beautiful Ash got herself into some very sad months. She did ring us after a month to back in to the life she had before. I pray Tdaughter had a drink problem situations and it was extremely say she wanted to come home but we that all the lessons she has learnt in came as a huge wake up call to my distressing for us all. The whole of our encouraged her to stay. Cenacolo will remain with her for the rest family and me. Our life was bobbing family was affected by Ash’s behaviour of her life. To me her time spent there is along very nicely thank you very much. and it created a great deal of conflict We went to the Fest in July and met Ash better than any degree she could ever do We were all working; we had a happy between us all. We all believed we had the there. The change in our daughter was back home. I thank God for sending home and a very close family with lots answer as to how to get Ash better. We significant both psychologically and Cenacolo to us. Cath of lovely friends to complement our life. tried showering her with love, shouting at physically. She did not have that It was not as if we had encouraged her her, banning her from leaving the house, tormented look in her eyes. She was fully to drink – we always thought that if she involving the police, taking her to AA focussed on the conversations that were The Cenacolo Community was founded in wanted to take up drinking she could do meetings and even, on some occasions, taking place, and she was happy, carefree, July 1983 by an Italian nun, Sister Elvira so on her own volition. Little did we getting physical with her to keep her in. and laughing – just as she used to be when Petrozzi who wanted to give her life to God know she would do so and it would lead None of this worked. Ash was in a very she was young. She had lost weight she through helping those who have suffered to a trail of sadness, anger and pain. dark place and it was spiralling out of was no longer bloated. from addictions and also other young That said though, please read on as control. people who have become disillusioned or there is light at the end of the tunnel. Ash surprised us all by dancing on the dissatisfied with their lives. The Cenacolo In the end we were introduced to stage in front of five thousand people at today has about 60 houses spread Ashley had a good job in the bank. She Cenacolo. Ash agreed she needed help the Fest. She would have never done this throughout Italy and around the world. worked hard, never missed a day’s work, and we began our visits to the Shrine. Ash four months previously. Ash also told us and was earmarked for promotion. She was very good; she never drank from her she had found her faith and that this was As with all Cenacolo Communities, the then met up with a new group of friends first meeting to the day she went to Italy. helping her in her road to recovery. She Cenacolo at Dodding Green which opened and things began to go array. She began She said she would stay for a year but as said she learns something new about in March 2005 is entirely dependent on to miss work and if we questioned her she the time drew closer this went down to six herself everyday and is now learning to ‘God’s Providence’ for all its needs, relying would tell us she had booked a day’s months and then to three months. I did cook for all the girls. She said she cannot totally on the generosity of its supporters. holiday. We believed her at first although not really mind. Three months would be wait to come home and cook for us all. I suppose we did have niggling doubts. better than none. Ash is happy in Italy although she does Please remember Cenacolo It began to dawn on us that Ash was miss us all dreadfully. She even said she drinking too much. The drink in the house I dropped Ash off in Italy. I left her with enjoys gardening now and will help her this Christmas. began to dwindle and she would spend 16 strangers, in a strange country and dad when she comes home. days staying in ‘friends’ houses. We were not able to speak the language. I was then subjected to the evil effects of drink. devastated when I left her but I knew she I do believe that Ash, myself and the rest would be safer there than at home. Before of my family have been sent this We removed all alcohol from our house I left she said ‘I will be okay here mum, challenge to make us all more aware of and began in earnest to help Ashley. To be don’t cry’. I have to say I was immensely the important things in life which are love, honest once Ash knew we knew, things proud of Ash – she seemed so much faith, understanding, and compassion. became even worse. She did not care if we stronger than me. And so life goes on. I have no idea how saw her drunk whereas prior to this she long Ash will stay in Italy but I know she had always kept it away from us by staying Ash said she would stay one month. She will not stay for ever, I just pray that when in ‘friends’ houses until she sobered up. has now been there three and a half she does come home she is not drawn www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk December 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 7

Flower festival sparks memories Matthew and Charles went to Crook Hall priest in Oxford at the time of Newman’s then onto Ushaw where they were both conversion and it was his chapel, of St Dear Editor ordained. These two Postlewhite and four Ignatius, that Newman attended Mass I was delighted to read the editorial in The Newsham priests, all born in the last until he left Oxford. Mgr Charles Lancaster Voice, October edition, twenty years of the eighteenth century Newsham DD, the most eminent of encouraging a return to Marian spirituality. would no doubt have had their primary the Newsham priests was the longest Our new Bishop of Shrewsbury, Mark education at nearby Mowbreck Hall serving President of Ushaw College from Davies, has called for a year of devotion Wesham, under the tutelage of Fr Robert 1837 to 1863 and it is recorded by to Our Lady commencing on Dec 8th. Bannister, a former professor at Douay. Wilfrid Ward in his Life of John Henry Let us hope for a nationwide renewal. Newman: “By Dr Newsham himself, he We traced the Postlewhite priests through was more impressed than by any Catholic I was very interested to read about the Fr Stephen Cross (our grandmothers were dignitary except only Bishop Wiseman”. flower festival at St Anne’s Church, Postlewhite sisters) giving me some old Your letters Westby and sad not to have seen it. Three prayer books donated by Fr Joseph The above John Newsham, born in 1731, of my mother’s grandparents were born in Postlewhite SJ to members of the family. was a remarkable man. He had five first How to send us the village of Westby, a prolific producer It is recorded in the Registers of Westby cousins, priests, (four were Postlewhites your letters: of Catholic priests. My great great that he was the last to say Mass in the in the early eighteenth century, sons of Write to: grandparents, Joseph Postlewhite married chapel at Westby Hall after the last Richard Postlewhite and Anne Newsham of The Editor, Grace Newsham in 1843 and tracing incumbent was forced to leave in 1845 Westby, his aunt). In addition to his four 99, Commonside, these two families has uncovered in the when Thomas Clifton left the Catholic sons mentioned above, he had three Ansdell, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a Church. There is a photograph of him in grandsons, four great grandsons and Lytham St. Annes, total of no fewer than twenty eight priests the museum at Stonyhurst College where two great great grandsons through his FY8 4DJ. and at least three nuns. Joseph had two he died and was buried at the age of 86. second marriage to Elizabeth Booth. uncles and two nephews, all Jesuits, and His older brother Wiliam Postlewhite died Through his first wife Margaret Webster, Email to: Grace had four uncles and three first at Stonyhurst in 1799 aged twenty one, who bore him six children, he had six [email protected] cousins, priests. “in his theology”. great grandsons, two Swarbricks and four Wrennalls. These priests comprised William Postlewhite and John Newsham There were two more Postlewhite Jesuits three Jesuits and two Benedictines. • Please keep your letters concise were two yeoman farmers on the Clifton who, according to their obituaries, both The rest were all secular priests; two (max 300 words), Estate, whose families were listed in the died holy deaths, very young of TB. They Presidents of Ushaw, five Canons, one • Include your full name and address Papist returns of the Bishop of Chester in were sons of Richard, younger brother of rector of St Bede’s College Manchester. • Letters should not include any 1767. Joseph and Grace were their my ancestor Joseph who married Elizabeth William Wrennall the second of the two personal criticism or attacks respective grandchildren. Of William’s Dobson and moved to Preston. James died presidents of Ushaw, after retiring the • The editor reserves the right to: eight children, two sons, William and in Kingston, Jamaica and George died at Presidency, was the first parish priest of - amend or shorten letters or to Joseph went to Stonyhurst College shortly St Bueno’s in Wales after returning home St Joseph’s Church Wesham where I had refuse to publish them (no after its opening in 1794, together with from teaching in Mangalore, India. all my Sacraments. Another great correspondence to discuss decisions two of the four priest sons of John grandson through his first wife was a US taken will be entered into) Newsham, Joseph and Robert. The Two of the four Newsham priests, brothers, Senator, Joseph Parkinson Newsham. - publish a response if deemed youngest two sons of the nine sons of were associated with Blessed John Henry appropriate John Newsham (to his second wife), Newman. Robert SJ was the only Catholic Agnes Ainsworth, Cheshire

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once heard a remarkable story from a supported, or neglected in favour of the Iwoman named Cecilia sitting next to assumption that it barely, if at all, exists…do me on a long flight. She told me how her we assume that the afflicted rarely if ever mother had suffered from dementia for recognises the need for company, for Defending many years, eventually reaching the stimulation, for the same sort of treatment point that she could no longer recognise he or she would seek and be given as a any of her children when they would matter of course in earlier, healthier, days?” visit at the nursing home. She then changed the tone of the conversation Sometimes we may view the situation immediately when she added, “But more from our own vantage point, rather the Dignity there's always someone in there.” When I than the patient's. In a report on care for asked what she meant, she continued: the elderly, physicians Bernard Lo and Laurie Dornbrand put it this way: “Family members and health professionals sometimes project their own feelings onto of those with the patient. Life situations that would be I love singing,“ and as an intolerable to young healthy people may African-American, I’ve got a be [made] acceptable to older strong voice. I sometimes debilitated patients.” visit nursing homes near Sabat notes how this raises the prospect Dementia my house just to sing of reducing the patient to a kind of object: for the patients, to do “The dementia sufferer is not treated as a something different and person; that is, as one who is an autonomous center of life. Instead, he or she is treated in break up their routine some respects as a lump of dead matter, to a little. I still remember be measured, pushed around, manipulated, 12 years ago, I decided drained, filled, dumped, etc.” I would sing for my Mom. The medical profession in particular faces She didn’t have a clue who a unique responsibility towards each individual with dementia, a duty to I was, and didn’t respond to approach each life, especially in its most much of anything, because fragile (and uncooperative) moments, with the dementia was so compassion, patience and attention. advanced. She seemed When our ability to think rationally or almost catatonic. By chance choose freely becomes clouded or even eliminated by dementia, we still remain at I had come across one of her root the kind of creature who is rational old hymnals with the Baptist and free, and the bearer of inalienable songs we used to sing in human dignity. We never change from one kind of being into another. Parents who church as kids. She used to have children born with a serious birth know most of them by heart. defect or behavioral problem would never suggest that their defect or impediment Well, those old hymns transforms them into another kind of stirred up something inside being, into an animal or a pet. It never her, and after I started renders them “subhuman,” even though their behaviours, like those of advanced singing, she suddenly picked dementia patients, may at times be up and began to sing along frustrating and very hard to bear. As Cecilia reminded me on the plane, “there's with me! Yup, there’s always someone in there.” always someone in there. Pope John Paul II in a beautiful passage from Evangelium Vitae (On the Gospel of Life) speaks of “the God of life, who has ” created every individual as a ‘wonder.’” We Cecilia's story about her mother runs are called to foster an outlook that against a cultural tendency today, which is “does not give in to discouragement when to dismiss those struggling with dementia confronted by those who are sick, suffering, as if they were no longer persons. These outcast or at death's door.” Those suffering patients, however, clearly deserve much from dementia challenge us in a particular more from us than the kind of benign way towards the beautiful, and at times neglect (or worse) that they occasionally heroic, response of love, “perceiving in the receive. face of every person a call to encounter, dialogue and solidarity.” Many of us fear a diagnosis of dementia. We worry about “surrendering our core” or “losing our true self” to the disease. Many Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his of us wonder how our loved ones would doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and treat us under such circumstances. did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and Steven Sabat, writing in The Journal of serves as the Director Clinical Ethics, challenges the reduced of Education at The expectations for quality care for those National Catholic with dementia: Bioethics Center. See www.ncbcenter.org “Is his or her personhood recognised and www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk December 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 9 DiAroundocDeseioDio thecceseeDisoceese DioceseDioDcieosceDeiosceese Celebration Diocese in Poulton

nglish Martyrs, Poulton celebrated Ethe Silver Jubilee of its new church in style with a special Mass attended by around 150 people followed by a buffet on 21st September.

Bishop Michael Campbell celebrated Mass and four young parishioners – Rory Pinkner, Hilary Phillips, Ellie Mayes and Courtney Woodman – were confirmed before a packed congregation. Parish Priest Father John Collins said: “All the parishioners really enjoyed the Mass and it was a wonderful occasion.” Celebration 100km Cycle Ride

100km sponsored cycle ride Aorganised by Forge Europa was completed by eight riders in October raising in excess of £24,000 for Cafod rian Tate of Ulverston following and St Mary’s Hospice Cumbria. Bhis investiture in June as a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy The money raised will help Cafod buy Sepulchre by the Most Rev. Kevin more than 250 bicycles for health care McDonald, Archbishop Emeritus workers in Rwanda, Nigeria and of Southwark. Brian is pictured Mozambique and deliver a significant with his wife Colette Tate outside boost for St Mary’s Hospice, enabling Southwark Cathedral. them to continue delivering vital palliative care and support. Christian Unity

ince the last Octave of Prayer for there are continuing disagreements SChristian Unity we have had, at least, between us over the meaning of Christian two very upbeat international reminders revelation. We will still be doing the work of the mission for Christian Unity: the of God. celebrations in June for the centenary of the Edinburgh Conference 1910, and in I would also like to pray tribute to a September the visit of the Holy Father genuine ecumenist in the life of our to Great Britain with his visit to the diocese who died at the end of October Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth 2010. Monsignor Greg Turner was a well Palace and the ecumenical service at known figure throughout Carlisle and the Westminster Abbey. surrounding area, indeed Radio Cumbria once styled him as ‘Cumbria's leading Both of these big profile events again Catholic!’ Fr Greg was a clear advocate and focus our attention on the ecumenical supporter of ecumenical work, from local endeavour which Jesus Christ gives to his grass roots work in the community to Church. “Father...may they all be one” (Jn supporting inter-church dialogue and 17:21). The ecumenical story has come a understanding through the Churches long way since 1910, and for us Catholics ‘Together’ structures. Fr Greg's enthusiasm the Second Vatican Council encouraged was infectious, and through his efforts any informed dialogue as the way forward to number of people saw the value of unity. Ecumenism was close to the heart Christians working and praying together and the plans of the Holy Father's recent for the good of local communities. May State visit to us. How can we not but all of us find such enthusiasm for respond with an equally generous attitude Christian Unity in our own hearts and wherever we live and worship? In the communities...and let each of us make up forthcoming Octave of Prayer for Christian our minds now...‘Ecumenism begins with me’. Unity (18-25 January) let's redouble our Fr. Stephen Pearson efforts to work and pray together with our Chair. Commission for Christian Unity, Christian brothers and sisters, even where Diocese of Lancaster 10 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + December 2010 www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk SchoSolcs hSchools Sochlosols SScchhSchoolsooollss SSchocolhs ools

New Intake Induction Day

hil Molyneux, Head of Year 7 with Chaplains Fr Robert PBilling and Will Hince, took the whole of year 7 from Our Lady’s College Lancaster to Brettargh Holt, for their Induction Day with their new form tutors.

The day was focused on unity, and using the retreat centre at Brettargh Holt gave the students the chance to get away from the normal school environment, and to come to a place set aside Cliff Small Funeral Service Our Lady’s for peace, prayer and reflection, as well as fun and noisy sessions! The Induction day began with a service in the beautiful chapel at Corpus Brettargh Holt, where we asked God to bless our day, and learned Independent Family firm a bit about why we pray and why there are chapels. The sessions For Personal, Caring Attention then began with Mr. Molyneux leading team building games, and Christi challenges. In one game, students had to place a cup as far over a Private Chapels, Pre-paid Funerals Plans line without the cup bearing student touching the floor. One team of 6 achieved a staggering 9m 18cm! 20 Brookhouse Rd, Caton LA2 9QT Tel: (01524) 770886 College 33 Claremont Rd, Morecambe LA4 4HL Tel: (01524) 424072 91 Main Rd, Bolton-le-Sands LA5 8EQ Tel: (01524) 736166 Will Hince led a session on who we are, as individuals, as a year Half- term Mass group, and as a school. Who God is, and why our Catholic faith is GEORGE HALL & SON LTD At the end of half-term a Mass of celebration was held to at the heart of what we do at Our Lady’s Catholic College. (Funeral Directors) welcome new students into our college community. Parents, Barrow-in-Furness Staff and students gathered around the altar. We took the The days finished with input from the Time Out Project, a team Established 1938 words from Matthew's Gospel, “You are the light of the world” as of young people who are based at Brettargh Holt, who ran a 24 Hour Service inspiration with Fr Chris Loughran speaking to the young people social justice simulation game where the year 7 students had 'Peace of Mind' Pre paid Funeral Plans Available about the importance of them showing the world their potential to make money, but were hindered by their team colour which 9-11 Buccleuch Street and not letting anyone hold them back. represented their country, and their economic state, from the Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1SS wealthiest to the poorest. TEL: 01229 820514 The day was broken up with break times and lunch, and the A Member of the National Association of Funeral Directors chance to run around, explore, spot deer and play football in the grounds at Brettargh Holt, giving the students time to get to know each other, and make new friends.

It was a fun 3 days for all, the students enjoyed their Induction Days, the staff had the chance to get to know, and interact with the students in a different way, and the Time Out Project team said they loved working with Our Lady’s Catholic College students. Will Hince Harvest Celebrations

Castlerigg Manor hildren from a St Pius X Preparatory School Preston welcomed Bishop Campbell for their harvest celebrations Our visits to Castlerigg Manor have increased dramatically over C and annual Cafod assembly held in October. the last few years with our most recent journey being a joint trip with our Year 8 and 9 students. It is such a wonderful experience, not just for the students but for the staff yet amidst all the fun, Bishop Campbell, spent a full morning at the school before the games, the walks (and the tuck shop!), the one aspect of the sharing lunch with pupils and staff. Head teacher Bridgeen Banks retreat that students always remember is The Chapel. In a time said: “It was a real honour that the Bishop accepted our invitation to when people wonder if young people have any spirituality, visit the school for two key events in our calendar. Everyone took I would challenge them to sit in the Chapel during night prayers part in the assembly, including our where the atmosphere and sense of worship and wonder is nursery children, so it was a great overwhelming. In fact, it is often difficult to get them out of the opportunity for the Bishop to see Chapel afterwards! We are not long back and already we are us working together.” Martin's lookingShaun toin black our nextCAFOD visit. The Funeral Directors jersey on the left. Sister Myrtle Poxon from 188, Tulketh Brow, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston The Papal Visit: Remembered Fulwood Methodist Church also 1, Stonebridge Parade, Preston Road, Longridge As a Sports College, we were very lucky to be invited to represent attended the morning’s events. Tel. 01772-733007 or 01772-782121 Proprietor W. Martin Wootton all Colleges of our speciality at ‘The Big Assembly’ in Twickenham. Produce donated for the Dedicated and Blessed Chapels of Rest Our head boy and head girl, Don Thomas and Caroline Jones harvest celebration was passed Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans travelled to London where they took part in the preparations on to Fox Street Mission for the as well as leading the prayer for the John Paul II Foundation in homeless in Preston, while The complete funeral service front of the Holy Father himself. On standing just feet away money raised through from a private family owned from Pope Benedict, Don said, “It was a memory that I will never envelopes was donated and run firm forget.” Caroline added, “It was just an amazing experience.” to Cafod. Joyce Bishop www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk December 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 11 SchoSolcs hSchools Sochlosols SchoolsSScchhooollss SSchocolhs ools

Mass of Thanksgiving

he community of Our Lady’s Catholic Word, in the school’s Chapel; pupils, staff everyone in the school community were THigh School, Preston and governors gathered in the Sports colourfully and effectively displayed Second Sunday ofAdvent welcomed Bishop Michael Campbell and Hall to proclaim in the words of the around the walls of the place of worship. December 5th at 3.00pm St Monica, Marton, Blackpool local clergy to celebrate their Mass of entrance hymn, “Amen, we do believe our The post communion reflection reminded Gaudete Sunday Thanksgiving on Tuesday 20th July 2010. God is here”. The gospel recalled the everyone that “I’m not just another December 12th at l2.00hrs St Pius X, Ormsgill, Barrow-in-Furness appearance of the Risen Lord to Mary anonymous grain of sand on God’s big Fourth Sunday of Advent The words of the prophet Isaiah inspired Magdalene and this was poignantly beach. He knows my name.....because he December 19th at 3.00pm St Andrew and Blessed George Haydock, Cottam the theme of the Mass: “I have called you brought to life by a dramatic loves me.” The Mass was a real celebration Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ by your name, you are mine”. After weeks interpretation by two Year 10 pupils. of praise and thanksgiving to God in Saturday, December 25th at 12.15pm Cathedral Church of St Peter, Lancaster of careful preparation that involved Mary recognises Jesus when he called her word and music - a perfect end to the Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity prayerful reflection on the Liturgy of the by her name and indeed the names of academic year. Eileen Vause December 26th at 12.15pm Cathedral Church of St Peter, Lancaster (Missa Cantata) December 26th at 12.30pm St Mary of Furness, Barrow-in-Fumess (Holy Mass followed by Benediction) Most Holy Name of Jesus Sunday, January 2nd at 3.00pm Our Lady’s visit to St Monica, Marton, Blackpool Epiphany of the Lord Thursday, January 6th at 6.30pm Cathedral Church of St Peter, Lancaster Beijing Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sunday, January 9th at l2.00hrs St Pius X, Ormsgiltr, Barrow-in-Furness Sunday, January 9th at 3.00pm St Mary, Main Street, Hornby Second Sunday after Epiphany January 16th at 3.00pm St Andrew and Blessed George Haydock, Cottam Third Sunday after Epiphany January 23rd at 12.15pm Cathedral Church of St Peter, Lancaster n July, four year 10 students, accompanied by Miss Spruyt, (Missa Cantata) January 23rd at 12.30pm Itook part in a cultural visit to China. Amber Cartledge, St Mary of Furness, Barrow-in-Fumess Damian Dobrolinski, David Kennington and Josh Smullen set (Holy Mass followed by Benediction) Fourth Sunday after Epiphany off on a 24 hour journey, arriving in Beijing tired, excited and January 30th at 6.00pm ready to spend the next three weeks learning Chinese, visiting Holy Family, Westgate, Morecambe the sights and, most importantly, making friends amongst the With Papal Approval - Everyone is welcome 90 other students from other schools in Lancashire. Church Pews Uncomfortable? Days started early with lessons from 8.30 – 11.30, then activities Why not try took place every afternoon or evening. Highlights included visits

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On the day of the visit to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square – equal to the size of 63 football pitches – Beijing was experiencing the hottest July day for fifty years. Famous for Blackpool its enormous size, the square is not renowned for shady places. The group took what shelter they could in the shade of a street t Mary’s College has raised more than £1,000 for CAFOD’s cleaning lorry. SPakistan appeal. The school hosted a week of events based on CAFOD’s theme of ‘Put your Heart into it’ to support Pak- By the time the group visited The Great Wall, the weather had istan in the aftermath of the devastating flooding. taken a turn for the worse. The fog was so thick, that any spectacular views were lost. Some group members thought this Events included fairground games in the yard at break time, a was a blessing in disguise as they couldn’t see how high up lunchtime student gig, football and netball competitions and a they were. staff leg wax. After three very busy weeks, it was time to return home, much to The week was completed in style with staff and students wearing the disappointment of all, who would quite happily have stayed an item of red clothing to show solidarity with the ‘Put your Heart for at least another week. All students came away with a into it’ theme. The events were very enjoyable and successful qualification in Chinese and memories which will not easily fade. with the whole school contributing throughout the It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that students were very action-packed week. Jonathan Lord happy to have had. Amelia Spruyt 12 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + December 2010 www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk Catholic and on Holiday! hat is the first thing a Catholic which is owned by a Christian Egyptian said “I believe you have a new church nearby and then put on a silver spoon and flicked Wthinks of when they go on Billionaire. He owns all the hotels which and I would love to go and see it” they both into your open mouth. holiday? Where they can find a Catholic are individually set on its own lagoon with replied together “Come with us on Sunday, Church of course! a marine, shops and restaurants. He also we would love to take you and show you our After the service we waited outside for the built houses for the Egyptian workers, a church” to which I instantly replied bus to take us back to the Hotel. Saaid had I have visited both Egypt and Morocco this school, a state of the art hospital and a “Thank you Yes, I would love to see it” so said we could have a lift on this very old year and been blessed in being able to mosque and a church. I had noticed the arrangements were made and I went back bus with about 100 people jammed into it attend Christian churches in these church on the map but it was quite a way full of joy to tell my husband (who is not – this was quite an experience as we were countries, and actually being asked to out of El Gouna in the desert. Just after a Catholic) that I was off to Church on the only tourists on the bus, but we were read at the Mass in the Catholic church arriving at the resort I was really Sunday with two Christian Egyptians!!! made to feel very welcome and they would of St Anne’s in Agadir, Morocco. contemplating one night going back to my not take any money off us even when we room on how I was going to find a church pressed them to take it. The driver said he The following Sunday we got into a taxi St Maria & St Michael Archangel then all of a sudden I noticed was just so pleased we had come to see and set off for the church, which was a way – El Gouna, Egypt through the tree tops of the his beautiful church and share the Mass out of the town area with the desert all square in the hotel grounds a with them. It was a humbling experience around. We went into the back of the shop. The urge to go into this as it was obvious they were very poor church and sat on the right hand side of shop was very strong and I just people but it meant a lot that we had the church. At 9am the church was full but stopped in my tracks and felt joined them in their Mass in their Church. I noticed that all the men were on the left compelled to go in. hand side and the women were on the As we were driving back in the taxi after right and my husband and I were sitting leaving the bus, I noticed Saaid break off a When I walked into the shop a together with the women on the right small piece of the loaf he had and give it young Egyptian (Albert) said to and getting some strange stares, not to another young driver who we noticed me with a lovely smile “You are unpleasant just looking at us oddly. We also had a cross tattoo on his wrist. Saaid a Christian” as he noticed my found out afterwards that they are not explained that this young driver had not crucifix and showed me his wrist used to tourists coming to their church been able to get to Mass so when they where he had a tattoo of a cross but when they do they noticed that meet someone who is working or cannot and said “Yes I am too” and he we do sit together. The church inside get to Mass they share their bread with was so proud to be Christian showing was absolutely beautiful with some them. Both Albert and Saaid always had me his bible in Egyptian and his rosary hand-painted scenes from the bible which Picture of Albert and Saaid both young lots of questions about the Christian faith beads and said he had been praying were really magnificent. The Mass was 2 ½ Christians and myself, who took me to in England and I had many questions before I came in. From the other side of hrs long all in Egyptian but very spiritual. their lovely new church. Saaid was an altar about the Christian faith in Egypt. Saaid the shop another young man came in At the Communion I saw that they had server at the church. 20% of Egyptians are told me that 20% of the population are called Saaid and he too said “I am a real loaves of bread on the altar, but I did Christian and these two were very proud Christian which is about 12 million people, Christian too”. They both shook my hands not take part in Communion as I was to be Christians. and the Egyptian Billionaire who built and said it was a pleasure to meet another unsure what to do, apparently in the both the church and the mosque is a Christian from England and I felt very Christian Coptic church the Holy I went to Egypt in March 2010, with Brian Christian, we had some great privileged to share that moment. I then Communion is mixed with the Holy Blood my husband to a place called El Gouna conversations about our faith.

St Maria & St Michael I truly believe that the Holy Spirit really Archangel - El Gouna, answered me that night when I was Egypt (right) pondering on how to get to a Christian church and I just followed his guidance St Anne Catholic Church and the Holy Spirit worked everything out. in Agadir, Morocco – Priest Fr Gilbert St Anne’s Catholic Church Bonouvrie and myself - Agadir, Morocco (below) I went to Agadir in Morocco in August and I noticed at the welcome meeting that there was an English Catholic Church nearby. On the following Sunday I again got a taxi to the church and was welcomed by a lovely Dutch priest Fr Gilbert Bonouvrie who asked me my name and where I was from. I went into the church which slowly started to fill up with tourists. One side of the church was open to the beautiful gardens and just before Mass started, Fr Gilbert asked me if I would read the 2nd reading in English, and of course I was delighted as I love to read in my Parish Church of St Joseph’s in Preston and at the Chaplaincy at the University of Central Lancashire, where I am also The Secretary of the Catholic Society.

I went the following Sunday and as soon as he saw me he asked me to read again. I feel very blessed to have had this wonderful experience of taking part in a Mass said in four different languages, with many different nationalities but all coming together as Catholics. Fr. Gilbert asked me to tell people about his little The Catholic Voice would love to hear of your experiences church and I promised him that I would. of attending Mass whilst on holiday. For details of how and where to send your article please see page 2. Teresa Smith, Secretary Catholic Society University of Central Lancashire www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk December 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 13 Homily given by Fr. Anthony Keefe at Our Lady’s and St Joseph’s Carlisle on 1st November Mgr. Canon Thomas Gregory Turner

igantes erant in diebus illis – there holder of high office, or a troubled place you mentioned, at Gwere giants in those days – and no wayfarer, leaning on the rectory doorbell. home or abroad, Greg Restone would dispute that Thomas Gregory in Peacehad done a mission Turner was among them. Who else but Greg was tailor-made for the Diocesan there, and from every a giant could be a canon three times priesthood. It is very difficult to imagine place he brought back a over? Not only of the Lancaster Diocese, him as a Cistercian, or a Carthusian, fund of stories. As with any good raconteur, but also of Carlisle Cathedral, and of gliding noiselessly along the cloister, you had to divide Greg’s stories by three, Square, though in those days he would Lourdes, which I suppose made him an slipping silently into his place in chapel. but whatever they may have lacked in have been third or fourth curate. The two English, Continental, Catholic, Anglican Even prayer, for Greg, was a noisy event, strict factual accuracy, they more than were inseparable – it could be said of Canon – a very big gun indeed. Add to an occasion for what he himself would made up for in entertainment value. them, as it was of the Hodson twins, that the many roles he fulfilled in his have described as “a great thrutching”. “There’s brotherly love, and then there’s the priestly life of more than 52 years: (For 27 years, I have promised myself that I He particularly relished telling of a trip to Turners” – and Greg was never totally the a former director of the Catholic would never, ever, use that word, yet today Workington, taken with Canon Alban same after Mick’s premature death from Missionary Society; Secretary of the I feel that I cannot avoid it. Greg, you win.) Cochrane on behalf of the Diocesan cancer twelve years ago. Diocesan Schools Commission; Vicar Schools Commission, with a view to General of the Diocese; Chairman of There would be an immense clattering undertaking a re-organisation of Also inseparable from Greg, though at a the New Start project; instigator of and banging, a resounding crash as the Secondary Education in the area, this in somewhat more mundane level, were his the CMAC, later Marriage Care, in kneeler fell into place, a creak as Greg the wake of what has to be admitted was, aphorisms, as he used to call them – Morecambe and Carlisle; governor lowered himself onto it, and a hearty something of, a sledgehammer job on the others were known to employ a different of Carlisle College; driving force in sigh. Thus was the Lord daily put on Preston secondary schools. A famous and name – and I recall an evening meal out Churches Together in Carlisle; notice that Fr. Turner was about to begin formidable Parish Priest, now long since with Greg, in company with Fr. Tom Forster, co-founder of Community Projects, his devotions. gone to God, introduced the two of them Fr. John Baron, Fr.Peter Verity, Rose, and Carlisle; chair of the One World Centre; to the assembled teachers, parents, and the catechists, in which we conducted an grief counsellor at the time of the Speaking personally, I derived great parishioners with the words, “These are entire conversation in ‘Turnerisms’: Lockerbie disaster; active supporter of spiritual benefit from this slight lack of Canon Cochrane and Fr. Turner from the the Carlisle Fair Trade Organisation, and subtlety in Greg’s approach. One Saturday Diocesan Schools Commission. They are not God’s good….to his priests of the Broughton Catholic Charitable afternoon, in April 1983, I arrived at to be trusted.” Society; broadcaster; President of St.Mary’s, Morecambe, to take up an Every egg…a bird the Society for the Relief of Indigent appointment as assistant priest to Greg, Surprisingly, for someone who had been dancing-girls. Actually, I made the and the following morning I was sitting chosen for the CMS, preaching wasn’t Oh fiat, fiat, …as it says last one up, but you couldn’t be sure, peacefully over my Corn Flakes when it really one of Greg’s strengths. His voice in the scriptures could you? seemed that the hordes of Ghengis Khan was against him for a start – I used to were about to burst in on me. There came accuse him of propounding the most The wearing of shell suits is a thunderous thudding on the stairs, a sublime mysteries of faith as if he was trilling whistle in a register known neither calling bingo – and he had clearly been the root of….all urban crime to man nor beast, a burst of a song trained in a school of preaching which Hang the expense…kill presumably popular thirty years before favoured truisms and well-worn rasped forth in what I can best describe metaphors in preference to a calling forth another goldfish. as a shuddering tremolo, followed by a of what really lay within. This was a great hearty bellow of “Tony! Are you full of SPES pity, for he was a man of deep spirituality Greg faced death with the same greatness this morning?” who, if he could only have engaged with of heart with which he faced life. The last the riches within his own heart, and email I received from him read “I am being Well, I was, Greg, until a minute ago. brought them out in his homilies, would sent to the Sir Bobby Robson Centre in New- have added another string to an already castle for treatment. I expect to be playing I spent a little over three years with Greg formidable bow. for England next week.” Sadly, it was not to at St.Mary’s, and I count it as one of the be, though ironically, the Centre rang Yet first and foremost Greg was a priest, a happiest periods of my life. I am told that, As you probably know, Greg had A funeral a few days after his death. “This is the Catholic, a Christian, a man of the Gospel. here in Carlisle, Greg himself used to homily (centred on the Stations of the Sir Bobby Robson Centre; can I speak to St. Paul’s words to the Corinthians, which reminisce fondly of the days when Cross) and A wedding homily, all to do with Fr. Turner.” Greg would have loved the we heard as our First Reading, could have “Anthony Keefe and I had St. Mary’s a little old lady in black, and I believe that opportunity to reply “Well, Bobby Robson been written with Greg in mind. “The way Morecambe JUMPING”. You will not need to a one-time organist of this parish, driven can, but you can’t.” we commend ourselves to every human be told that the jumping tended to be to distraction by the umpteenth repetition being with a conscience” – and Greg did Greg’s handiwork. They were days which of the wedding homily, was heard to Yet we come to bury Gregory, not to praise commend himself to every human being, were never dull, never quiet, with a great mutter darkly “If I ever catch that old lady him, though it is impossible to bury Greg of any faith or none, who crossed his path deal of laughter, a fair amount of prayer, a in black, I am going to shoot her.” without praising him. But we must do – “is by stating the truth openly in the sight quantity of solid work, and for me, at least, more. We must thank God for him, and for of God.” There were no “ifs” or “buts” a framework of sheer joy – a time which Yet Greg’s life was itself a sermon, and in all that he was for us and gave to us. But about Greg: he knew what he believed, will stay with me for ever. his feeding of the hungry, clothing of the above all, we must pray for him that the and he preached it by word and action. naked, and caring for the suffering, he Risen Christ may welcome him with those “For it is not ourselves that we are preaching, Apart from a prodigious capacity for both encountered Christ and preached resounding words “Come, you whom my Fa- but Christ Jesus as the Lord, and ourselves work, Greg was also, of course, excellent Christ far more effectively than the most ther has blessed. Take for your heritage the as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” Very few company. Before arriving in Morecambe, eloquent words could have done. Kingdom prepared for you from the founda- people could have worn their gifts, talents, he had quartered not only the Diocese, tion of the world.” – though I can’t resist and achievements as lightly as Greg. He with appointments in Preston, Blackpool, Greg’s formation in the faith came within turning them into one final‘Turnerism’ : was a genuinely humble man, who will be and Barrow to set alongside his Cumbrian the context of a caring and united Greg used to love to adapt St. Alphonsus’ turning in his coffin at hearing these upbringing and his seminary training at Catholic family, comprising his mother, version of the Stations of the Cross – so let tributes paid to him, who did all things Upholland, but also the country – and father, and younger brother Mick, “our us pray that their looks may NOT become for the love of Jesus Christ and of the indeed further afield – first as a member, kid”, who followed Greg to Upholland, and like so many arrows, but that the Lord may neighbour in whom he found Jesus Christ, and subsequently as Director (or Superior, was ordained two years after his elder receive him with unutterable tenderness whether that neighbour was a brother as it was in his day) of the CMS, the brother. In a strange reversal, Mick was a and press him to His bosom. Fiat fiat, as it priest, in whose company he revelled, a Catholic Missionary Society. Whatever predecessor of Greg’s here at Warwick says in the Scriptures. 14 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + December 2010 www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk

n medieval England the Church was all increase control of his realm by Ipowerful and the fear of going to Hell eliminating the power of the Church was very real. The Church was also courts. Becket refused to agree to important because many churchmen changes in the law and his stand St Thomas could read and write, unlike the majority prompted a royal summons to Henry’s of the population who were illiterate. court at Northampton and the king’s Almost everyone relied on the Church to demand to know what Becket had done make documents like receipts (showing with the large sums of money that had you had paid your taxes), or contracts passed through his hands as chancellor. (when you sold your land). The most important churchman in England was the Archbishop of Canterbury and both he and the king usually worked If King Henry had‘ felt that by together. Kings and popes tended to having ‘his man’ in the top Becket act together. The two well known occasions when they fell out involved post of the Church, he could Thomas Becket in the twelfth century easily impose his will upon and the other time involved Henry VIII in the matter of his divorce in the this powerful religious sixteenth century. institution, he was sadly mistaken. Becket’s allegiance Becket was born in Normandy in 1118, the son of an English merchant. His family was to the Church inspired him well off, his father a former Sheriff of to take a stand against the London. Becket benefited from his family’s status, firstly by being sent to Paris for his King who was determined to education and from there to England increase control of his realm where he joined the house of Theobold, by eliminating the power the then Archbishop of Canterbury. He was entrusted with several important of the Church courts. missions to Rome and in recognition of his achievements was made archdeacon of Canterbury and provost of Beverley. He so distinguished himself by his zeal and Becket denied the right’ of the assembly to efficiency that Theobold commended judge him, appealed to the Pope, and went him to King Henry when the post of Lord into voluntary exile in France where he was Chancellor was available. welcomed by Louis VII. He went to Sens where Pope Alexander refused his Henry, like all Norman Kings, desired to be resignation of his See. Thomas went to absolute ruler of his dominions, both take up his residence at the Cistercian Church and State. As Chancellor, Beckett Abbey of Pontigny in Burgundy, though he enforced the King’s danegeld taxes, a was compelled to leave this refuge a year traditional medieval land tax that was later as Henry, after confiscating the Feast day exacted from all landowners, including archbishop’s property and banishing all churches and bishoprics. This created the Becket kinsfolk, threatened to wreak both a hardship and a resentment of his vengeance on the whole Cistercian Becket among the English Churchmen. order if they continued to harbour him. 29th December To further implicate Becket as a secular man, he was seen as an accomplished and Negotiations between Henry, the pope extravagant courtier and a close personal and the archbishop dragged on for the friend of the King. next four years. In 1170 some kind of reconciliation was agreed. But King Henry even entrusted his young son immediately there was trouble with the Henry into the keeping of the Becket absolution of two of the bishops whose household as was the custom in those excommunication Thomas had brought days for noble children to be fostered out with him. Four knights from France to other noble houses. Later that would be demanded the absolution of the bishops one of the reasons his son would turn but Thomas would not comply. The against him claiming that Becket showed knights returned to Canterbury cathedral him more fatherly love in a day than his at Vespers with a band of armed men. To father did in his entire life. their angry question, “Where is the traitor?” the saint boldly replied, “Here I am, no Archbishop Theobold died April 18th, traitor, but archbishop and priest of God.” 1161 and, in accordance with the King’s They tried to drag him from the church, wishes, Thomas was consecrated as the but were unable and in the end slew him new Archbishop of Canterbury in June where he stood, scattering his brains on 1162. He was ordained priest on Saturday the ground. His faithful companion in Whit-week and consecrated bishop the Edward Grim, who bore his cross, was next day. wounded in the struggle.

A great change took place in Thomas’ In an extraordinary brief space of time way of life after his consecration as devotion to the martyred archbishop had Archbishop. Even as Chancellor he had spread all through Europe. The Pope practised secret austerities, but now in promulgated the bull of canonization, view of the struggle he clearly saw before little more than two years after the him, he gave himself to fastings and martyrdom in 1173. In 1174, Henry II did disciplines, hair shirts, protracted vigils public penance and was scourged at the and constant prayers. archbishop’s tomb. A great number of miracles were worked, and for the rest of If King Henry had felt that by having ‘his the Middle Ages the shrine of St Thomas man’ in the top post of the Church, he of Canterbury was the most famous in could easily impose his will upon this Europe. The martyr’s holy remains are powerful religious institution, he was believed to have been destroyed in the sadly mistaken. Becket’s allegiance to the sixteenth century when nearly all of the Church inspired him to take a stand other shrines in the country were against the King who was determined to dismantled. (Jenny Phillips) www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk December 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 15

Coming Soon... Aspects of our Diocesan History

Fr Paul Harrison, the Diocesan Archivist, in association with the Talbot Library in Preston, is, in the New Year, hoping to bring a series of short articles The Catholic Voice relating to our diocesan would like to thank their history. Between the diocesan publishers, CathCom, Celebrate Jesus’ Birth archives and the Talbot Library By Sister Marie Roccapriore, M.P.F there is a rich source of their graphic designer, (Tune: Jingle Bells) material that will tell the story Robert Hotchkiss, their of different aspects of our many advertisers and Many years ago, God sent His only Son diocesan history. This includes To bring His peace and joy not only the many written contributors and the To each and everyone. archives, but also a team of distributors The light of hope and love recently discovered including the Knights of Which Jesus came to give photographic archive Would shine for all the world to see in the Talbot Library. St Columba for all their The way that we must live. support during 2010. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way! Fr Paul said “I am hoping Oh, how great to celebrate there will be a regular series This happy Christmas Day! of articles in the Catholic Happy Christmas Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Voice. Hopefully they will to you all and Jingle all the way! cover some serious and Oh, how great to celebrate not so serious stories of every best wish The birth of Jesus Day! different events in the life of our diocesan for 2011. In Bethlehem’s poor stable, history”. Jesus came to earth; As Joseph stood beside her, Edwina Gillett Mary gave Him birth. Watch this space !! … Editor The shepherds paid their visit With staff and sheep in hand; From shelter’s straw of animals, Jesus blessed our land. Christmas Mass Times St. Clare's St Joseph’s Ansdell Fr. Christopher Loughran Woodlands Rd Ansdell FY8 4EP Christmas Colouring Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston. PR2 9HH Tel: 01253 737037 Christmas Mass times: Friday 17 December: 7:30pm Concert to prepare for Christmas per- Friday December 24th (Christmas Eve) formed by the Boys Choir of the Cathedral of Christ the King Liver- [Vigil Mass] 6pm, Carol Service at 11.30pm Midnight Mass & pool (pay on the door) First Mass of Christmas Day 12 midnight Friday 24 December: 11:30 pm Preparation for the Lord’s coming in Second Mass of Christmas Day 10am. No evening Mass! words and music; 12:00 am Midnight Mass of the Nativity of the Lord Sunday December 26th: 9.30am Mass & 6pm Mass. Saturday 25 December: 10:00 am Family Mass of the Nativity of the Lord. No 6pm Sunday Vigil Mass today The Sacred Heart, St. Edmund Sunday 26 December 09:30 am Family Mass; 5:05 pm Mass Campion and St. Walburge, Preston We wish all our diocesan friends and relatives a Holy Christmas Christmas Eve: Carols at 5.30pm followed by Vigil Mass at and a Happy New Year 6pm at St. Walburge's Church; Carols at 11.30pm followed by Midnight Mass at Sacred Heart Church Christmas Day: 9am Mass at Sacred Heart Church; 10.30am Mass at SS. Peter & Paul's Church; 12 noon Mass The Lancaster Diocesan at St. Walburge's Church Sunday 26th December: 12 noon Mass at St. Walburge's Shrine of Our Lady Church and the Martyrs St Catherine's, Penrith with Fernyhalgh Lane, Fulwood. Preston (sat/ nav reference PR2 5RR) St Wulstan's, Alston Fr Jerome Ainsworth Tel 01768 862273 CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE The Rectory, Drovers Lane, Penrith CA11 9EL. Saturday December 18th at 2pm Christmas Mass times: Please let us know if you are coming or there may not be PENRITH: enough mince pies! Third Sunday of Advent, 12 December: Advent Music Telephone 01772 700181 Service’ with blessing of family cribs 3.00pm. Christmas Eve, the 24th: Carols 6.00pm with Christmas Vigil Mass 6.30pm; Carols 11.30pm followed by Midnight Mass. Christmas Day, the 25th: Carols 9.00am with Mass of the Day 9.30am Sunday 26th, Feast of the Holy Family Mass at 9.30am with renewal of marriage vows ALSTON: Christmas Eve, the 24th Christmas Vigil Mass 6.30pm. Sunday 26th, Feast of the Holy Family Mass at 12.00 noon with renewal of marriage vows. 16 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + December 2010 www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk

Catenian’s Celebrate

(Right) From left to right: Jeanne McLoughlin, Bro. Prov. he renowned , and now legendary, President Prov 5 Jim McLoughlin, Bro. Rev. John Detain, Catenian Province 5 Windermere Hartlepool Circle, Very Rev. Dom. Damian Humphries, T Very Rev. Canon Michael Loughlin, Bro. Mick Davison, Rally celebrated its 50th birthday Durham Circle, Bro. Director Prov. 5 Donald Austin, recently and it was attended by over one Carol Austin, Bro. Prov. Pres. Prov 3 North Gary Porter. hundred and fifty brothers and their wives. Friday night saw a fancy dress Pilgrimage to Osmotherley party, buffet supper and entertainment. Saturday was a free day with the option of a mini golf competition, or a country ecently members of Province 5 and 3 Catenian Pilgrimage organised is for walk followed by a dinner RNorth joined forces for the annual Saturday April 9th on the Holy Island of dance in the evening. Sunday Catenian Pilgrimage to Our Lady's Lindisfarne which will be lead by Bishop saw a special Catenian Mass Chapel at Osmotherley in North Seamus Cunningham. This is for all celebrated by Mgr. Slattery. The Yorkshire. brothers of the Association but Catenian Association is always actively particularly those from Province 5 and recruiting and welcomes new members. Next year is the 50th Anniversary of the Province 16. The Catenian Association Enquiries about membership contact reopening of the rebuilt chapel on Our is open to all Catholic men but is very Terry McQuillan, Tel: 0191-2595259 or Lady's Birthday and it is hoped that our much family orientated. Its members email: [email protected] pilgrimage then will be led by Bishop Terry meet mainly for social purposes and to Drainey, Bishop Seamus Cunningham and enjoy the company of like minded people. the Abbott of Ampleforth to mark the If you would like a local contact ring occasion. All three are to be invited along Terry McQuillan 0191-2595259 or with the Grand President. The next email [email protected]

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