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COVER: Smiling at opening-day exercises in St. Mary Cathedral School, above, are Ist-graders Victoria Harden, Keslaine Alee and Johnnyne Rochette, while Simone Sobers, 4, right, wishes she were some- where else. (Voice photos by Marlene Quaroni) Pope to meet with major European groups VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope John Paul II will On Oct. 8, the pope will speak to the Council of primarily with economic issues. address the European Parliament and major human Europe, a postwar institution formed to promote The schedule also includes a talk to Jewish rights organizations during his Oct. 8-11 visit to European unity and human rights. Later he will leaders in Strasbourg, a prayer service with Protes- Strasbourg and nearby cities in eastern France, the meet with two of the council's dependent organ- tants and a meeting with young people from all over Vatican said. izations: the European Commission of Human Europe. The pope will make 18 speeches and hold several Rights and the European Court of Human Rights. The pope will ride in a boat on the Rhine River additional private meetings during the trip, accord- On Oct. 11, he will address delegates of the and address boatmen and port workers Oct. 9. He ing to the official Vatican schedule. 12-nation European Parliament, which deals is scheduled to spend Oct. 10 in Nancy and Metz, where he will lead religious services. Salvadorans pessimistic about end to civil war Nicaraguan radio station SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (NC) — re-opens, won't broadcast news Residents of El Salvador's conflict zones are pessi- MANAGUA, Nicaragua (NC) — The Nicaraguan mistic about the possibility of the country's civil war government has authorized the reopening of a ending within a year. A survey of 1,300 Salvadorans Catholic radio station closed for more than a selected at random from among residents of conflict month. However, Cardinal Miguel Obando Bravo zones showed that for each person who believed the of Managua said news broadcasts at the station, country's civil war might end this year or next, more Radio Catolica, would be suspended indefinitely. He than six were pessimistic about that possibility. said the station would broadcast musical and Archbishop Arturo Rivera Damas of San Salvador religious programs. released the results of the survey less than a week before a church-sponsored "national debate" on political violence in El Salvador. Report documents Czech Paraguay encouraging repression 20 years later (RNS) — Twenty years after Soviet tanks rolled traditionalist movement into Czechoslovakia, a new report by a human BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (NC) — The rights monitoring group says it is still winter in Paraguayan government is encouraging the growth Prague for religious believers. On Aug. 21, 1968, of churches formed by followers of excommuni- Soviet-led armies invaded Czechoslovakia, crushing cated Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, said Archbishop the period of liberalization known as "Prague Spr- Ismael Rolon Silvero of Asuncion, Paraguay. The ing." While there are now faint signs of political archbishop told the Argentine news agency DYN reforms underway in Czechoslovakia, the Washing- that the Paraguayan church "cannot oppose this ton-based Puebla Institute said the Communist because there is freedom of religion" in his country. Sudan flood government there continues to follow a policy of According to the report, Archbishop Rolon said Two Sudanese boys carrying kettles severe religious repression. that amid growing tensions between the government to collect drinkable water walk and the Catholic Church, President Alfredo through a flooded street in Stroessner is "eliminating all difficulties that could Khartoum. Caritas Internationalis, a impede" the establishment of Lefebvrite congre- Vatican-based association of Catho- At 79, Father Patrick Peyton gations. lic aid organizations, has issued an still promotes Rosary Crusade appeal for assistance for Sudanese flood victims, whose number may (RNS) — When Father Patrick Peyton started his Priest expelled from Haiti: reach 2 million. (NC photo from UPI- Worldwide Family Rosary Crusade 46 years ago he Reuter) called on the services of many prominent Holly- I was defending human rights wood stars, led by Bing Crosby, to spread its TORONTO (NC) — A Canadian priest who was message across the globe. Now, in a worldwide expelled from Haiti said he was forced to leave the Nicaragua's blend of Christianity renewal, the 79-year-old priest says bishops are the country because of his consistent fight for the rights "stars" who will lead their flocks to accept the -- of the people in his parish. Viatorian Father Rene and marxism defended recitation of the Family Rosary as a nprmal, every- Poirier was ejected from Haiti after the Haitian LIMA, Peru (NC) — The blend of Christianity day practice. Although Father Peyton acknowledges government accused him of making "insulting and Marxism that makes up the Sandinista govern- that he is "in the closing years of my life," he is public statements liable to compromise the social ment of Nicaragua is misunderstood and criticized traveling around the world to encourage bishops to and political order." Father Poirier had worked in by the Vatican and the U.S. State Department initiate the campaign in their dioceses. Haiti for four years. because it represents a uniquely Central American approach, according to the Jesuit priest who is the government minister of planning. In an article in the Chinese bishop: Most of us Colombian magazine Solidaridad, Father Javier Guatemalan Indians object want ties with Pope, Vatican Gorostiaga writes that Nicaraguans have constructed to America's discovery celebration WUHAN, China (NC) — Most bishops in China their ideological synthesis out of historical necessity. MEXICO CITY (NC) — Guatemalan Indians liv- accept the primacy of the pope in the universal Since U.S. and European intellectuals are accus- ing in refugee camps in Mexico have written to church, said the Chinese-appointed bishop of tomed to "clear and distinct ideas," he says they fail Pope John Paul II protesting plans to celebrate the Hankow. Bishop Benedict Dong Guangqing, whose to grasp or accept the Nicaraguans' unique ap- 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The diocese has headquarters in Wuhan, also said most proach to solving their problems. letter to the pope, sent in early August, said the talk bishops "want ties and relations" with the Vatican. of anniversary celebrations "is very sad for us," Bishop Dong, elevated to the episcopacy in 1958, since 500 years after the discovery of America the was the first mainland bishop to be elected and or- Report praises church opposition Indians continue "to suffer injustice, exploitation dained without receiving Vatican approval after the and landlessness." government-sanctioned National Association of to Paraguayan dictator Patriotic Catholics was established and Chinese- WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Roman Catholic Vatican relations were severed in 1957. Church in Paraguay is slowly bringing about the downfall of 75-year-old dictator Alfredo Stroessner, Bishop calls for dialogue Cardinal calls for according to a new report by a Latin America mon- to end violence in Guatemala itoring group. The Washington Office on Latin GUATEMALA CITY (NC) A Guatemalan unified Korea America voiced optimism that Paraguay is moving Catholic bishop who heads his country's reco. v . SEOUL, South Korea (NC) — Cardinal Stephen toward democracy, largely because of the "powerful tion commission has called for a national dialogue"*' Kim of Seoul called for reunification of the divided force for change" represented by the Catholic in hopes of ending political violence in Guatemala. Korean peninsula and urged North Korea to parti- Church. "Once supportive of the Stroessner regime, Bishop Rodolfo Quezada Toruno, head of the cipate in the September Olympic games. In an an- the church is now the primary impetus behind the Diocese of Zacapa and Santo Cristo de Esquipulas, nual statement Aug. 15 marking the anniversary of National Dialogue, a series of discussions between has urged all sectors of Guatemalan society to parti- Korea's liberation from Japan in 1945, Cardinal social and political sectors on such issues as social cipate in a national dialogue, to begin Sept. 15. In Kim likened the 43 years of division endured by the inequity, the lack of political participation and the Washington, Oscar Padilla Vidaurra, Guatemalan Korean people to the suffering of the Israelites need for a pluralistic society in Paraguay," said the ambassador to the United States, said Aug. 24 that wandering in the desert. 80-page study, titled "Decline of the Dictator: President Vinicio Cerezo supported the proposal. Paraguay at a Crossroads."
ATTENTION PARISHES Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy Archdiocese of Miami Bi-weekly Publication (ISSN 8750-538X) President, The Voice Publishing Co., Inc. With the generous help of postal 9401 Biscayne Blvd. authorities, your bulk copies of The Average Weekly paid circulation Miami Shores, FL 33138 Voice are being mailed to you di- 56,000 POSTMASTER Send change of address notices rectly. You should receive them no Robert L. O'Steen to the VOICE later than Saturday. Distributed to the home by mail on Friday and bought in 132 Editor MAILING ADDRESS Kindly call our Circulation Dept. if churches on Sunday, 26 weeks P.O. Box 38-1059 your bundle is not being delivered in in the year. Miami, FL 33238-1059 a timely manner. Your information is News: 758-0543 Ana Rodriguez-Soto — News Editor Advertising, Classified very important to help us correct Second Class postage paid at Prentice Browning — Staff Writer Circulation irregularity of delivery. In Dade, call Miami, Florida Subscription Nitza Espaillat — Editorial Asst. Miami 758-0543 758-0543; in Broward, 522-5776; rates $10 a year, Foreign $13. Ft. Lauderdale 525-5157 Exts. 306, 308. Single copy 25 PAGE 2 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 Second Front Money ain't everything Catholic schools offer values, discipline, teacher input By Ana Rodriguez-Soto Voice News Editor Money isn't everything. At least not when it comes to teaching in Catholic schools. That was confirmed this week as more than 28,000 students returned to classes at the Archdiocese of Miami's 54 elementary and 12 secondary schools in Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. Along with the students came teachers who hadn't been lured away by the substantial pay raise recently approved for their ." *?•* " public school counterparts in f \ County. And although the public schools are being touted for their efforts to improve the quality of education — from longer class days to after-school programs to more teacher involvement in the running of the schools — the result has not been a decrease in enrollment at parochial schools. "Our enrollment has remained stabilized and is growing in areas where the population is growing," said Sister Marie Danielle, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese. "Our big problem is we can't accommodate more students in those areas." In fact, she attributes the higher enrollment reported by Dade County's public schools this year "to the Corpus Re-modeling VoicephotobyMarieneQuarani population growth in this [South Florida] area and the Corpus Christi School, an inner-city Miami Catholic school which opened in 1947, is inability of the Catholic schools to accommodate new receiving a well-deserved facelift, with new windows and re-wiring, under the leader- students. It limits the choice for parents." ship of new Pastor Father Jose Luis Menendez. Even the school's mascot is being But, she acknowledges, "Salaries are always a changed this year, said Sister Lucy Cardet, principal. 'We're turning over a new leaf,' concern, and our goal is to try to work up to 80 percent she said. Also planned are an alumni club and tuition incentive program in which of the county's." parents bring in a student from another family and get a discount on their own tuition. That's difficult, however, when each parochial school has to come up with its own money. Archdioce- san schools are financially independent, not funded by percent of the public school base, or an average of teachers respond to the positives that our schools have a central agency or diocese-wide collection. $16,500 for starting teachers. to offer in terms of teacher involvement in the deci- Because they strive to keep tuition within reach of Under the new Dublic school contract, the base sion-making, parental support for the schools, the most families, almost all of them rely on raffles and salary for starting teachers in Dade will be $23,000, emphasis on academics and discipline. Many times the carnivals to make up their operating deficits. Many of which will once again leave Catholic schools playing teacher sees these positives outweighing the negative them receive additional subsidies from the parish that catch-up. factor of a lesser salary." sponsors them. Only schools in dire financial straits, Sister Danielle acknowledged that "the counties Indeed, the Archdiocese "has been doing for years" such as those in inner-city parishes, are subsidized by have always been on a higher pay scale than our much of what the public schools are now beginning to the Archdiocese. schools." Yet it hasn't particularly hurt teacher do to enhance the quality of education. Still, by last year, according to Sister Danielle, "a recruitment. "Their school-based management program for majority" of the Archdiocesan elementary and secon- "Salaries are one factor that definitely influences a administrators [which gives teachers a say in the dary schools had managed to raise salaries to 80 teacher's decision," she said. "But we have found that (Continued on page 14-15) Homestead migrants: no food, jobs By Joan Greco Life Bureau for the past three years, said that "because of The early August arrival of workers, Stockton said, Voice Correspondent the draught in the mid-west, and excessive rain in some means "the job situation here for migrant workers is An emergency job and food shortage now exists among slates, such as Maryland, large number of migrants have really bad. A lot of families cannot find jobs." migrant workers in the Homestead farming area. come into the Homestead area seeking work earlier than The lemon season has just ended, she explained and Patricia Stockton, director of the Archdiocesan Rural usual. They normally start arriving in September." right now there are almost no crops ready to work. The tomato fields produce the largest crop the migrants har- vest, but that season runs from September to May. Several parishes, including St. Louis in Kendall and St. Nun-doctor from Uganda set Ann's Mission in Naranja, are helping in this near-crisis situation. Sacred Heart Church and St. Ann's are cur- to address Charismatic meet rently the only parishes in Homestead region to consis- tently respond to the needs of farm workers. . m-doctor who has ministered amid the AIDS in South Florida is encouraged to attend the conference "In one morning only, St. Ann's Sister Iliana assisted ^Jnucinic and witnessed violent upheaval in Uganda will and to hear Sister's inspiring and hopeful message. 31 families," Stockton said. But the food suppliesrun low speak at the annual Archdiocese Charismatic Conference The conference will begin on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. quickly." next weekend in downtown Miami. and close with Mass celebrated by Archbishop McCarthy Sister Miriam Duggan, a member of the Franciscan beginning at 11 a. m. on Sunday, September 1 lth. On Site According to Stockton, most of the farmworkers are Missionaries of Mary, will address the conference at the registration will be from 3 p. m. to 6:30 p. m. on Friday from Mexico, and some are from Central America and James L. Knight Center Sept. 9-11. and one hour before each session on Saturday and Sun- Haiti. A few are black Americans. Sr. Miriam's talk at the recent National Charismatic day. Sr. Miriam will also be among the speakers at the Stockton has an office at the Pastoral Center, and has Conference at Notre Dame University made the most workshop for Priests, Deacons and Seminarians which worked with migrants for sever years. Currently she is profound impact on that conference. S he was introduced will be held at the Knight Center from 3 to 5 p. m. on assisting them with immigration laws. She said applica- in this way: "What Mother Teresa is to Calcutta, Sr. Friday. tions for legalization are open until November 30th. Miriam is to Uganda." Anyone who would like to help out in this emergency In the wake of 17 years of civil war, terror and violence, Anniversary Mass can send a check to St. Ann's Mission, with notation at the Uganda is now in the massive throes of one of the world's bottom "for migrants". Canned and packaged food also largest AIDS epidemics. The atmosphere in the country of Pope's Visit can be brought to the rectory door. is one of sadness and despair. Sister Miriam described Those who are interested in donating food are re- her work in developing Christian leaflets for a solution to Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy will quested to bring such items as rice, black beans, (and any the control of AIDS and her own ministry of bringing celebrate the one year anniversary of Pope John Paul IPs visit to South Florida Sun- other kind of beans), flour, sugar, cooking oil, canned AIDS victims both medicine and comfort in the word of tuna fish, Vienna sausages, and Spam. God. day, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. The Mass will be celebrated at the James L. Knight Center, Occasionally she has also prayed with individuals who Sister Iliana said food items can be brought to the were miraculously healed. 400 S. E. 2nd Avenue, Miami. This anni- versary celebration coincides with the rectory/church complex from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., "This worldwide epidemic," she said, "is calling all of Monday through Friday; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 us Christians to a response in love, to evangelize those Catholic Charismatic Conference that same weekend at the Knight Charismatic p.m., or Sunday morning. For after-hour drop-offs, she who are sick, and avoiding judgmentalism, to tell them said to call and make arrangements. that Jesus loves them." Conference that same weekend at the Knight Center. The public is invited. St. Ann's Mission address is: 13890 S. W. 264 th Street, Everyone who is concerned about the AIDS epidemic Homestead, 33032. The phone number is: 258-3968. Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 / PAGE 3 a-:::i:m-:-m::i-:::-:::::::™ f •li4 fm 1* to1 •• #T f" rspf #31 *^c *^ jJ Labor Day time for 'solidarity' with poor WASHINGTON (NC) — Labor Day gives Catholics a chance to work toward solidarity and "see in the poor and vulnerable the face of Jesus," said Auxiliary Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan of Brooklyn, N.Y. "This Labor Day, American Catholics are being called to discover and practice the virtue of 'solidarity,'" said the bishop, chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference Committee on Domestic Policy. His comments came in a statement titled "Solid- arity and American Catholics" issued for the 1988 observance of Labor Day Sept. 5. A Labor Day message is issued annually by the USCC, public policy arm of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Protests continue "Solidarity is a work of faith, a sign that we see in A protester raises his arms in prayer during an anti-abortion demonstration in Atlanta. the poor and vulnerable the face of Jesus," Bishop The daily demonstrations that began in July during the Democratic Party convention Sullivan said. "As believers, we are convinced that in have continued, resulting in more than 500 arrests. Protestors have vowed not to quit supporting their struggles for dignity, justice and until Atlanta becomes an "abortion-free" city. (NC photo from UPI) human rights, we serve the Lord." "Solidarity ties us together," he said. "It helps us More prison inmates practice see each other as members of one family — where an Respect Life book covers injustice to one is a blow to all and progress for those pornography, AIDS religion, chaplain says in need strengthens the whole community." WASHINGTON (NC) — Articles on abortion, DENVER (RNS) — A 13-year veteran chaplain in "Solidarity requires us to see in the poor and AIDS ministry, health, poverty, contraception and the federal prison system says the number of in- powerless not some distant problem or distant issue, other life-related themes are included in the newly mates practicing religious faith is growing. The Rev. but our own sisters and brothers, denied their dignity published 1988 Respect Life manual from the Na- Charles R. Riggs said the number of federal prison and rights," he added. "Solidarity requires us to serve tional Conference of Catholic Bishops. The 59-page staff chaplains has grown from about 75 in 1983 to those in need, to join our voices with theirs in pursuit booklet also includes articles on liturgical and 96, partly because of increased inmate participation of justice and to work together to defend our God- ecumenical celebrations, a directory and material and growing numbers of inmates. Riggs, a South- given dignity and rights. geared toward the annual Respect Life observance ern Baptist, is administrator of the Chaplaincy serv- He noted that Pope John Paul II's encyclical "On in October. Respect Life Sunday, sponsored by the ice in all 47 federal correctional institutions. Social Concerns," issued earlier this year, discussed bishops' conference, will be Oct. 2. In addition, economic justice, authentic development, a preference Respect Life Week will be observed Oct. 2-8, and Atheists want 'In God We for the poor "and a new sense of solidarity in a world October is observed as Respect Life Month. Trust' removed from currency divided by ideology and injustice." Authors of featured articles include an anti-abortion (RNS) — The National Legal Foundation, an activist, a physician, a cardinal, and others involved In their 1986 letter on economic justice, the U.S. evangelical organization, is conducting a media cam- in ministries and professions involving respect for paign to try to head off efforts by atheist leader bishops discussed a similar concern, focusing speci- life. . fically on U.S. economic life, Bishop Sullivan said. Madalyn Murray O'Hair to have the words "In God We Trust" removed from U.S. currency. Bishop Sullivan said the pope has reminded Cath- Unlike the persistent but false rumor that O'Hair olics that "the church feels called to take her stand has filed a petition with the Federal Co'romuni- beside the poor, to discern the justice of their requests cations Commission to bar all religious broad- and to help satisfy them, without losing sight... of the Catholic Relief Services casting, this report is factual. John Murray, common good." suspends annual clothing drive O'Hair's son and president of her American Athe- "As American Catholics, I believe we hear in this NEW YORK — Catholic Relief Services (CRS) ists organization, said the removal of the slogan call to solidarity echoes of our nation's best traditions has announced that it will suspend its annual from U.S. currency is one of the group's main ob- of community and the common good," Bishop clothing collection. The drive will be reoriented jectives. Sullivan said. from an annual to a special collection, held on an as-needed basis. For more than 40 years, clothing Catholic official says INS U.S. church membership collected in Catholic parishes at Thanksgiving time has been processed and shipped overseas to CRS bungled amnesty program remained stable in 1986 programs. In a letter sent to all of the Catholic (RNS) — Up to a million aliens who were eligible NEW YORK (RNS) — For the second consec- bishops in the U.S., CRS Executive Director Law- for legal status under the recent amnesty drive were utive year, the Yearbook of American and Canadian rence Pezzullo said that the increased costs of trans- bypassed because of poor administration by the churches reports that church membership in the portation, coupled with steadily declining govern- U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), United States remains stable, with no significant ment transport grants, which have historically been according to an outgoing official of the U.S. gains or losses overall. The 1988 volume, which the major source of funding for clothing shipments, Catholic Conference. The INS estimates that more reports on membership figures for 1986, shows a have been primary factors in the decision. Contrib- than 1.7 million people were granted amnesty under statistically insignificant dip of 0.09 percent in col- uting to the reduction in the need for donated cloth- the year-long program that concluded in May. But lective net membership of 220 U.S. church bodies ing is the rise of textile industries in developing Gilbert Carrasco, director of immigration services listed. The total of 142,799,662 people who belonged countries, which has been accompanied by the for the Catholic Conference, charged that misallo- to a religious congregation in 1986 represented 58.7 restriction by local governments on the import of cation of funds and bureaucratic snafus by the IRS percent of the U.S. population and a loss of 126,701 used clothing. In some places, this is seen as compe- hampered the Catholic agency's efforts and left up members from 1985. tition for local markets. to a million aliens without aid. ITALIAN AMERICAN MEDUGORJE CONSOLIDATORS INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP All inclusive from Ft. 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During weekly Monday evening recitations of the rosary, 33-year-old first reported message at his parish. He sages allegedly given by the Virgin The bishop said the investigating said he was cured of hypoglycemia Mary Constancio, Mike Slate, 38, and Mary to three members of a Lubbock, panel will include a psychiatrist or psy- while in the Yugoslavian village. Texas, parish will be investigated by a chologist, which he said is "standard Theresa Werner, 33, have reported panel of specialists, said Bishop practice," a theologian specializing in hearing messages from the Virgin Mary "I want to discourage any further Michael J. Sheehan of Lubbock. Mary, "a wise, prudent, older pastoral and, sometimes, from God. The mes- publicity, press and media coverage," One week after more than 12,000 person," a canon lawyer and "certainly sages urge prayer, fasting, penance and of St. John Neumann's, Bishop people flocked to the parish expecting a woman or several women." increased faith. Sheehan said. "They need to be a miracles on the feast of the Assump- He said the panel would be given Bishop Sheehan said the church's parish again." tion, Bishop Sheehan told National Catholic News Service that he was establishing the panel with the help of U.S. Scientist disputes report that The Church's tradition 'is Shroud of Turin is medieval fake nf er to presume super- PHOENIX, Ariz. (NC) — Reports out of London that the Shroud of natural causes for things Turin is a hoax have no merit and show 7 have a feeling that at least part of this report is that can have natural that someone is on "a fishing expe- a fishing expedition. People seem really anxious explanations... I want to dition," said a U.S. scientist parti- to want to get a date on the shroud.' cipating in official studies of the discourage any further Paul Damon, University of Arizona in Tucson, publicity, press and me- shroud. The official, Paul Damon, is a participating in official studies of Shroud dia coverage...' professor and geochemist at the Uni- Bishop Michael J. Sheehan, versity of Arizona in Tucson, one of three research sites selected by church Arizona, Oxford University and the shroud. Lubbock, Texas officials to conduct tests on the shroud, Federal Institute of Technology in which has been revered for centuries as Zurich, Switzerland, were chosen to Luigi Gonella, the church's scientific the National Conference of Catholic Christ's burial cloth. conduct high-technology carbon-14 adviser on the shroud, said he doubted Bishops. A Cambridge University professor tests on the shroud to determine the age someone at Oxford leaked information None of the panel members had been was quoted in a London newspaper as of the cloth. about the tests to the Cambridge named as of the end of August, he said saying tests conducted by Oxford Uni- professor because it would be an "evi- in a telephone interview. versity, another of the three tests sites, "All parties involved were asked, as dent violation" of the rules agreed The bishop also said he has asked show the shroud to be a 14th-century a gentlemen's agreement, to keep upon by the labs. Msgr. Joseph W. James, pastor of St. fake. results confidential until the date was John Neumann Parish, to discontinue "I have a feeling that at least part of analyzed by the statisticians at the Gonella also implied that the Lon- promoting and printing copies of the this report is a fishing expedition," British Museum and announced by the don newspaper report was not accurate alleged messages which the three pa- Damon said in a telephone interview archbishop of Turin," Damon said. because the labs did not know which of rishioners said they began receiving last with The Catholic Sun, newspaper of The Turin archbishop, Cardinal Anas- the three cloth samples they received March. the Diocese of Phoenix. "People seem tasio Ballestrero, is custodian of the was clipped from the shroud. The decision to form a special panel really anxious to want to get a date on was based on an Aug. 17 unanimous the shroud." Oct. 10-17 Nov. 7-14 Sep. 5-12 recommendation by; the diocesan pres-. 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Hollywood 963-2229 Tamarac 726-2229 33081-0128 Phone: 925-8464 Pompano 480-9592 Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 / PAGE 5 Cuban Catholicism pushed by Pope CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (NC) on the status of their dioceses. — Catholics must participate more in The pope did not mention the possi- Cuba's "labor, economic and socio- bilities of a trip to Cuba, the only ma- political" life, Pope John Paul II told jor Latin American country he has not the bishops of the communist-ruled visited. Before the bishops arrived in Caribbean island. Italy, Cuban press reports said they The pope encouraged dialogue as the would discuss a papal trip. way for the bishops to deal with the After landing in Rome, a spokesman government in opening the door to for the Cuban bishops said the "oppor- tune" time had not arrived for a papal 'In such a way that Chris- visit. In the past, church and Cuban tian witness becomes more government officials have said that a alive with beneficial reper- visit would take place at an "oppor- cussions for culture and so- tune" time, but have failed to spell out the specific criteria. ciety, and for labor, eco- The implication from the Catholic nomic and socio-political side has been that the church must be relations' given greater freedom in public life. The implication from the government side has been that the church not greater church influence in national develop as a center of political opposi- life. ton to the government of President Evangelization requires the church to Fidel Castro. engage in social activities, the pope said Castro has been in power since 1959 Aug. 25. under a one-party system. Only in re- He told the bishops to promote unity cent years have restrictions on the among people "in such a way that church been eased to allow a limited Christian witness becomes more alive amount of Catholic charitable activities with beneficial repercussions for and the re-entry of missionaries. The culture and society, and for labor, eco- church is not allowed to have an inde- nomic and socio-political relations." pendent education system, and The church "must generate activities religious instruction is limited to church at the service of all, especially the need- premises. iest," he added. "Certainly, you develop your epis- The pope spoke to seven Cuban copal ministry under complex circum- bishops at his summer villa in Castel stances," the pope told the bishops. Grape Fast Gandolfo, 15 miles south of Rome. 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Plant St., Winter Garden 32787 407-656-1175 PAGE 6 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 World War, hunger, poverty await Pope in Africa VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope It will be the pontiff's first visit to the countryside and made travel unsafe fighting and the exodus of refugees — John Paul IPs Sept. 10-19 trip to south- region, and comes at a dramatic mo- outside the cities. along with a chronic priest shortage — ern Africa will take him to a region ment in its evolution. According to a U.S. State Depart- have made pastoral ministry in the war beset by war, hunger and economic dis- In Mozambique, a former Por- ment report, Renamo's brutal atrocities zones next to impossible. advantage, where local churches have tuguese colony that won independence against the rural population are largely The Mozambican bishops have come to play a prominent social role. in 1975, daily life is burdened by a guer- responsible for a civilian exodus into consistently urged reconciliation to end The pope, on his fourth visit to the rilla war waged by the Mozambican Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zim- the fighting. But their call for dialogue African continent, is to visit Zim- National Resistance, known by its Por- babwe and elsewhere. Over the past has brought an angry response from babwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland tuguese acronym of Rename Although several years, Renamo has kidnapped the government, which views Renamo and Mozambique. Deliberately ex- Renamo forces are estimated at only several missionaries; some have been as a South African surrogate with little cluded from the itinerary was South 15,000-20,000, its hit-and-run tactics released, but others have been killed. local support and no legitimacy. Africa, where the government's policies have spread destruction throughout the Churchmen in Mozambique say the The church's relief efforts and social of racial segregation have placed it programs, however, have earned it squarely at odds with church teaching praise from the government. There are and the local bishops. signs that Mozambican authorities are In Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Bishop: Cuba easing willing to open up even more. This Pope John Paul will be welcomed by year, they announced they would begin two nominally Marxist governments restrictions on religion returning church property confiscated that have nevertheless come to view the after independence. That is seen as a major step by the bishops, and as a church as a social ally. Raging civil ROME (NC) — Catholics in Cuba are slowly being allowed greater freedom possible key to eventual diplomatic strife in Mozambique has become a to publicly express their faith, said Archbishop Jaime Ortega Alamino of relations between Marxist-leaning re^ .al disaster for both the church Havana, Cuba. Mozambique and the Vatican. and government, splitting families, "On the part of the state we sec positive steps regarding the presence of creating more than a million refugees religion in society," he said. In Zimbabwe, the first stop on the and leaving millions more homeless. "Today, there is a clearer possibility for Christians to live their own faith with pope's itinerary, the church has had In Lesotho, a small, black-ruled all the rights and duties of a citizen without feeling 'second class,' without the more operating room. Formerly white- kingdom surrounded by South Africa, sometimes subtle discriminations that existed and which are tending to dis- minority ruled Rhodesia, Zimbabwe the pope's words are expected to echo appear," he added. achieved independence in 1979 after a beyond the borders. Tens of thousands Archbishop Ortega Alamino was interviewed in Rome by Vatican Radio and long guerrilla war waged in part by of South African Catholics are ex- Avvenire, Italy's national Catholic newspaper, after his meeting with Pope John black nationalist leader Robert pected to cross into Lesotho to see the Paul II at Castel Gandolfo, 15 miles south of Rome. Mugabe,, a Catholic, now the country's president. pope during his two-day stay there. The archbishop did not see the possibility of a papal visit to Cuba soon, but The Jesuit-educated Mugabe Botswana and Swaziland, two other said such a visit could be possible in 1992 when Latin America celebrates the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the New World. describes himself as a Marxist, but he South African neighbors, have relative- has left much of the church's social and ly few Catholics but are expected to put "From now to 1992, many things can happen," he said. "The first episcopal See in Latin America was on the island," he added. educational network intact. on an enthusiastic welcome for the The church currently administers pope. The archbishop said the greater opening of Cuban society to Catholics is accompanied by a slow process by which the church is having a growing influ- some 150 elementary and secondary Throughout the visit, Pope John schools and more than 500 health and Paul is expected to stress the evangel- ence on culture and society, carrying "the message of Christ in a non-favorable reality." welfare centers, including 46 hospitals. izing task that still faces the church in Only about 9 percent of Zimbabwe's southern Africa. Most of the countries As an example of growing public practice of religion, the archbishop said that last year in the Havana Archdiocese there were 20,000 baptisms, compared to population is Catholic. he will visit have seen the missionary The bishops are sensitive about the era give way to fledgling local churches. 7,500 in 1977. 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Box 6220 Hollywood, Fla 33081 Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 / PAGE 7 World The Pope, on world situations Praises Nicaraguan bishops' efforts CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (NC) he said, referring to the so-far-unsuc- sition groups. led to meaningful talks to resolve the — Pope John Paul II has praised the cessful church attempts to have peace Earlier this year, the cardinal tried to conflict. stalled efforts of Nicaraguan bishops to talks reopened. mediate between the Sandinista govern- bring a lasting peace and a "true demo- "In your desire to serve the cause of ment and the U.S.-backed guerrillas, The pope, alluding to pro- cratization" to their Central American peace, you have undertaken an inestim- called contras. But the government government Catholic groups opposed country. able pastoral activity," he added. ended his role in March when it decided to the bishops, asked for church unity "You cannot have peace where liber- The pope especially praised Cardinal to talk directly with the contras. behind the hierarchy. ty is not fully respected," the pope told Miguel Obando Bravo of Managua for Shortly after, Cardinal Obando 10 Nicaraguan bishops Aug. 22. his efforts to negotiate an end to the Bravo was named to a commission to "I hope that everyone — priests, "The church offers its reconciliation fighting. The cardinal also is often at verify compliance with a cease-fire ac- Religious, pastoral agents and the rest services so that the conflicting parties odds with the Nicaraguan cord signed by the contras and the of the faithful — knows how to re- definitively abandon the language of government's measures restricting government. The accord, however, has nounce everything which causes divi- arms and substitute it with dialogue," church activities and those of oppo- produced an unstable truce and has not sion in the church," he said. Criticizes Poland's Communist Party VATICAN CITY (NC) — In the "premeditated hypocrisy" and allow illegal after martial law was declared in mention the labor unrest, the J h midst of major labor unrest in Poland, "union pluralism." December 1981. Polish police used bishops devoted their entire 500-vvord Pope John Paul II has criticized the "It is time to put an end to the force to break strikes at many of the statement to the situation. communist government's one-party methods of terror and violence and sites. "The principal motive for the cur- rule, and the Polish bishops have back- listen to the reasonable voices of all the Alluding to Poland's place in the rent socio-political situation resides in ed the need to form independent labor citizens," they said. Soviet bloc, the pope also asked that the violation of the rights and dignity unions. "The strikes are the symptoms of a Poland be allowed to solve its problems of human labor," the bishops said. "In a state, one group or one party disease which has been aggravated for without outside interference. "The violation of these rights strikes cannot be sovereign at the expense of years," the bishops said, blaming the "As a society, we wish to live by the entire nation and endangers the all the people and their rights," the government for the situation. ourselves, manage our lives by our- security of the state," they added. Polish-born pope said Aug. 26. A principal demand of the strikes is selves, evolve and not regress on the "It is necessary to seek ways to put On the same day, the Polish bishops legal recognition of Solidarity, the road to social progress," he said. into practice union pluralism and the asked the government to put an end to independent union movement declared While the pope did not specifically free creation of associations." Praises Haitian bishops' leadership CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (NC) for a true democracy," the pope said. sequently overthrown by the military. the road toward the future, where — Pope John Paul II has praised the The bishops, while favoring an The pope spoke at Castel Gandolfo respect for human dignity and Haitian bishops for their leadership evolution toward democracy in the Aug. 19 to eight Haitian bishops mak- freedoms will be, above all, fully during the "tormented period" follow- post-Duvalier years, criticized last ing their "ad limina" visits, required assured," he said. every five years of heads of dioceses. ing the 1986 overthrow of Haitian dic- January's military-controlled presi- The pope praised the bishops for tator Jean-Claude Duvalier. dential election as unjust, unfair and Haiti "has been shaken by a pro- preaching the "economic, political and fraud-ridden. 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It would cut ment that would reverse the Supreme on the cutting edge of innovation and sent identical questionnaires to the ma- in half the number of SS-18s — the Court's Roe vs. Wade decision on abqr- experimentation in a changing world jor party candidates and asked for their Soviets' most dangerous and desta- tion made in 1973. I also support a economy. written responses. bilizing strategic nuclear weapons. The human life amendment with an excep- We need collaborative industrial The questions were based on the agreement also acknowledges the need tion for the life of the mother, rape and policies that bring government and issues raised by the U.S. bishops in to place limits on sea-launched cruise incest. In addition, I oppose the use of business and labor together as we work their statement "Political Respon- missiles. federal funds to pay for abortion ex- to make our basic industries competi- sibility: Choices for the Future" issued But the agreement would not by cept when the life of the mother is tive once again. And we need a more for the 1988 election year. Here are the itself stop or slow the race to build new, threatened. expansive monetary policy, as the questions and the answers supplied by highly accurate, multiple-warhead bal- DUKAKIS: budget deficit comes down, that the two nominees: Vice President listic missiles. Over time, unlimited I believe that it is the individual, in encourages investment and growth. George Bush and Massachusetts Gov. development of new nuclear weapons the exercise of her own conscience and We must also reform our welfare Michael S. Dukakis. could make both sides worse off. religious convictions, who must make system. The next president must under- /. The U.S. Catholic bishops say in We need to go beyond the frame- the decision on abortion. stand that we cannot break the cycle of their political responsibility statement work outlined during the summit: 5. What answer do you have for the poverty unless we offer people on they want "to promote a greater under- • Agree to respect the traditional unemployment and underemployment welfare the child care, health insurance, standing of the important link between interpretation of the ARM treaty. especially among minorities? and quality job training they need to f^ . and politics and the need to ap- • Negotiate an end to testing and find good jobs at good wages. In proach public affairs from positions development of anti-satellite weapons Massachusetts, our Employment and grounded in moral conviction." What that threaten satellites on which we rely Training Program (ET) has helped over are your views on the relationship be- 40,000 families — almost all headed by tween faith and politics? women — lift themselves out of pover- BUSH: On nuclear weapons, ty and become independent and self- America is a great nation not just arms control: sufficient. And we've saved money at because of its economic and military the same time. We need national legis- power — but, more important, because 'We should actively pursue tough, lation which will bring ET to every state of its ideals of freedom, high moral verifiable agreements for reductions in in the nation. values, family and belief in guidance Finally, we must increase support for from a Supreme Being. We must sup- strategic weapons, in conventional educational programs that serve port efforts that promote these values forces, and in chemical and biological individuals and groups who have his- and fight efforts that would undercut torically been underserved: racial and them. weapons.' George Bush, linguistic minorities, children of low- Unfortunately, there are too many Republican candidate for president income families, handicapped young- examples today of times when these sters. That means that such programs ideals have been compromised — greed as Chapter 1, P.L. 94-12, Head Start, on Wall Street, graft in City Hall, and 'I believe we must pursue a strategy to school nutrition programs and student influence peddling in Washington. It grants and loans must be adequately makes me sick when those in privileged prevent the use of a single nuclear funded, and that the federal govern- positions fail to uphold the trust we weapon, by calculation or miscalcula- ment must vigorously enforce civil place in them. tion, by a superpower or a regional rights statutes that ensure fair and America was founded as, remains, 1 equitable treatment for all of our and will always be a nation under God. power or terrorists. citizens. The values religion imparts are 6. Would you support a federal tui- reflected in pur Constitution and in our Michael Dukakis, tion tax credit or voucher for parochial daily lives, and I believe strongly that Democratic candidate for president and private school students? morality and ethics must always stand BUSH: at the center of American society and I have long supported tuition tax government. credits for parents of elementary and DUKAKIS: for communication and early warning BUSH: secondary school pupils. I believe that I believe in the separation of church of nuclear attack. While most Americans have we should provide greater choices in and state. But I also believe that public • Negotiate a comprehensive test benefited by the. economic growth of education to families and tuition tax policy should be grounded in American ban treaty. the last seven years, there are those who credits are one way to achieve that. values. And those values include the • Stop the never-ending spiral of have not yet shared in those benefits. DUKAKIS: pursuit of social justice, respect for new, more accurate systems until both During this administration, we have No. human dignity, and compassion for sides can agree on what sytems, if any, experienced an unprecedented period 7. What would your administration those in need. will make the nuclear balance more of economic growth which has resulted do to deal with the AIDS crisis? 2. What is your position on the INF stable in a world with far fewer nuclear in the creation of about 14 million jobs. BUSH: agreement and on arms control in warheads than we have today. We must now direct meaningful efforts We must do all we can to stop the general? 3. Is there a place for capital punish- to help those who have not shared in spread of AIDS in this country. We BUSH: ment in todays society? Would you these benefits — farmers, steel workers must look for innovative solutions to I believe the INF treaty will be look- support a federal death penalty? in Pennsylvania, oil workers in Texas. this staggering problem. The price of ed upon some day as a watershed BUSH: Compassion must be a key element of caring for victims of the disease is enor- agreement — the first to actually I support increased jail sentences for any economic policy. There are those mous and it will put an unbearable reduce the number of nuclear weapons certain criminals, particularly repeat who have been hurt — and as far as I strain on both public and private finan- in the world; one that achieves a offenders. Unfortunately, there are in- am concerned, this will never be a truly cial resources. balance through asymmetrical reduc- stances in our society of exceptionally prosperous nation until all within it We must commit the resources and tions — 1,600 of their warheads to 400 terrible crimes, and there must be a prosper. . the will to find a cure. American of ours; one that breaks new ground on credible penalty on the federal books to We must no longer tolerate inequities science must know that we have the verification and puts us in a new track respond to these cases. Therefore, I and prejudices that keep some resolve to beat this disease. I believe toward a more stable and enduring strongly support capital punishment Americans from reaching their full that continued research on the virus c rence. for crimes involving murder, treason or potential. All Americans have the same combined with public education and r vVe must always deal with the Soviets espionage. The American people over- rights to the economic, educational and testing are the best path to curb the from a position of strength — which whelmingly realize that judges some- social opportunities that our great ..spread of AIDS. means we must maintain a strong bal- times have to impose the death penalty country offers. We must extend equali- As vice president, I chair the Presi- ance in nuclear capabilities and conven- in certain clearly defined and partic- ty of opportunity to all Americans: dent's Task Force on Regulatory Relief tional forces, and must continue to ularly heinous crimes. women, blacks, others. America's free and earlier this year we worked with the develop strategic defenses for the DUKAKIS: enterprise system offers the best chance Food and Drug Administration to future. I oppose capital punishment under for advancement and opportunity. accelerate the availability of experi- At the same time, however, we must any circumstance. Studies show that DUKAKIS: mental drugs to AIDS patients. We did have the courage to use our strength to there is no link between imposition of a I'm a full-employment Democrat. this to encourage more research and work for peace. We should actively death penalty and a drop in violent We must begin attacking poverty by development on potential AIDS vac- pursue tough, verifiable agreements for crime. In fact, states with the highest building a bright economic future for cines by the private sector. reductions in strategic weapons, in number of executions also have the this country with good jobs at good Meanwhile, our government spent conventional forces, and in chemical highest murder rates. Massachusetts, wages for all Americans. And the best $766 million last year and will spend and biological weapons. which has no death penalty, enjoys the way to build that future is to invest in a close to $1 billion this year on AIDS. DUKAKIS: 12th lowest murder rate in the nation, a strong and growing economy — And as we look into the 1990s we may I support the INF treaty. rate far lower than most other large, growth that will help bring down the have to spend even more. As for my principles on arms control industrial states. And during the last deficit at the same time. But money alone will not stop AIDS. generally, I believe we must pursue a four years, the number of homicides In my own state we have made the Those at high risk must be educated on strategy to prevent the use of a single here has dropped by almost 10 percent, investments that have cut our minority how to avoid contracting the disease. nuclear weapon, by calculation or a decrease which is almost four times employment rate in half. But that's not The only guaranteed way to halt the miscalculation, by a superpower or a faster than in the nation as a whole. good enough. We need a national spread of AIDS, given what we know regional power or terrorists. 4. What are your views on abortion? strategy that calls for investments in now, is a change of behavior. And The framework agreed by the U.S. Would you support passage of a good schools and good skills. We need those at risk will not change unless they and the Soviet Union at the Washing- human life amendment to the Constitu- investment in essential public infra- know of the terrible dangers they face. ton summit to cut the number of tion? structure like roads and highways and I believe that education is primarily a strategic nuclear weapons is a good BUSH: transit systems and in clean air and local matter. Parents and the com- beginning. It would put a brake on the I am opposed to abortion except clean water. Investments in a network (continued on page 12) Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 / PAGE 9 Election '88 Candidates' Poll Primary Election 1988 ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI FLORIDA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE The following poll of all major Horkan, Jr., Executive Director, in con- campaign for candidates or political national and state candidates for polit- junction with the editors of Florida's parties. It does urge each of its ical office is being published this week Catholic papers and the Florida Council members to become involved in the by the Catholic diocesan papers through- of Catholic Women. political process as part of their out Florida for educational purposes and This involves issues of concern to Christian responsibility. as an informational aid to voters in the Catholics. The Church engages in regis- coming election. tration and get-out-to-vote campaigns The poll was developed by the and efforts to educate voters on various Florida Catholic' Conference, Thomas A. moral issues. It does not endorse or UNITED STATES CONGRESS - 1988 POLL QUESTIONS QUESTION NUMBERS AND ANSWERS Candidates were asked whether they support or oppose the following: D CD 7 1 P 1. UNBORN CHILD: Protection of the right to life of the S D = Democrat LU UNDI I IL D unborn child by every legal means including a constitutional A T RO L i I Uu H- cc z amendment. R = Republican R R O Z o I O CD T oli b I tr O °O 2. ABORTION FUNDING: The use of tax funds for abortion or Y C CO ng z O o CO abortion referral. T CQ PAGE 10 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 ______ UNITED STATES CONGRESS - 1988 The platforms QUESTION NUMBERS AND ANSWERS How they compare D o i z I Q P Z to.bishops' views D = Democrat S UJ IL D A 3 RO L T I Z R = Republican R R z O z n T 1 Y 1° SC O SIN G C OR N RTI O CAT K T CD O 2 < cc 3 <~ 3 Z CD cc WO Q cc O 3 In. X U.S. HOUSE (Cont'c1) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. K. Adams R NR O s s NR NR S R. Moore R 1* S O s s SOS J. Shudlick R S O o o S O O D. Fascell D 19 O S s s O S S W. white D 19 S O s s O S S 'We urge you to measure every policy and proposal before you on how it touches the human person and whether it enhances FLORIDA LEGISLATURE - 1988 or diminishes human life, dignity and hu- QUESTION NUMBERS AND ANSWERS man rights' --The U.S. Catholic Conference D UJ UJ Analysis Analysis 1 Q CO IOI I P S D 3 By Liz Schevtchuk By Julie Asher D = Democrat CO _l LU UJ MA ATLANTA (NC) — Their platforms NEW ORLEANS (NC) — In their T strongly differ on abortion, but when it opposition to abortion and attention to R = Republican R R T comes to domestic and foreign policy other pro-life issues, the U.S. bishops 1 the Democratic Party platform and the and the Republican Party's platform FETA L A POO R RETAR D Y SIN G OR N CH I C T H PEN A LT H CA R ISTE D S L CATIO N U.S. bishops often express common agree, but their positions diverge on T CO Z Left: Lesia Galabza, wearing native Ukrainian dress, presents Bishop Agustin Roman with flowers at the entrance to the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Above: Bishop Roman and Byzantine-rite Catholic priests Father Gregory Wendt, Father Matthew Berko, and Ukrainian pastor Father Steve Zarichny. (Voice photos / Prent Browning) Ukrainians mark millenium underground church in the Ukraine. Remember oppression in homeland "These great Christians," said Father Zarichny, "continue to live the faith in By Prent Browning International Marian Year, emphasized Ukrainian Catholics this year have suf- spite of oppression, imprisonment, and Voice Staff Writer the solidarity of all Catholics against the fered the humiliation of the Soviet cele- harassment Their heroic faith reminds us The Cuban exile faced the native suppression that Ukrainian Catholics bration of 1,000 years of Christianity (or all to rededicate ourselves to the cause of Ukrainian, also alienated from the op- have experienced in the Soviet Union. "1,000 years of orthodoxy" as it's offi- human, moral, and religious rights." pression of his communist homeland, on The formal history of the Ukrainian cially known in Russia) which carefully "Let us remember that the blood of the . the threshold of Assumption of the Church began in 988 in Kiev when Em- ignores its Ukrainian origins. martyrs becomes the seed by which the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic peror Prince St. Vladimir directed his Symbolizing the unity and solidarity of Church is strengthened, by which the Church in Miami. subjects to wade into the Dnieper River the universal Catholic Church, Bishop Church grows," said Bishop Roman. "As "Every time that we try to celebrate the and be baptized into the Christian faith. In Roman participated Aug. 20 in celebra- you know I also come from a persecuted millennium (of Christianity in the the 16th century the Ukrainian Catholics ting the Byzantine-rite liturgy at the only church... Your faith serves as an inspira-. Ukraine) in the Soviet Union we are dis- agreed to a union with Rome and today Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Arch- tion and encouragement to us all." persed by agents of the KGB," Ukrainian recognize the Pope as head of their diocese. Father Zarichny also spoke about the Church. Catholic Dr. Nicholas Chirodsky ex- The priests and bishop consecrated the devotion of Ukrainian Catholics to Mary. plained in a booming voice during part of Under Stalin's rule, the Ukrainian Eucharist behind the iconostasis, a gate- "The many Marian shrines, the icons, the a formal greeting to Miami Auxiliary Church was forced to unite with the Rus- like structure decorated with icons of liturgical hymns and praises are an at- Bishop Agustin Roman. sian Orthodox Church in 1946 and dis- Christ and Mary and telling the story of testation of the devotion of Eastern Chris- Then the Cuban bishop accepted a gift solve all ties with Rome. Effectively, it Christian salvation. The liturgy began tians to Mary," he said. of bread and salt and entered the Byzan- was liquidated at that time as an official with petitions to God by the priests for The Miami Archdiocese will recipro- tine-rite church, the first Roman Catholic body. All bishops and hundreds of priests world peace. Using a tiny spoon, Holy cate in December by hosting a special Bishop from Miami to ever do so in its 32- were arrested and Church property was Eucharist was then given to the faithful Mass celebrating the 1,000 years of year history. confiscated. under both species, bread and wine. Ukrainian Christianity at St. Mary's Ca- So began a recent local celebration of Today, the Ukrainian Catholic Church Remarks made by Father Steven Zar- thedral. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian 1,000 years of Christianity in the Ukraine survives as an underground organization, ichny, pastor of the ornate Ukrainian Church encourages Roman Catholics to attended by hundreds of Ukrainian the largest outlawed religious body in that church on Flagler St. and 57th Ave., and take the opportunity offered by this mil- Catholics from throughout Florida. The country, despite a vigorous propaganda Bishop Roman during the Mass under- lennium year to attend an Eastern-rite celebration, coming after the close of the campaign against it by Soviet authorities. lined the martyrdom of the struggling Mass. Cathedral area 'clean-up' efforts going wel By Marge Donohue clean them up or demolish them in 45 tions presented to officials, some 90 resi- "I have 10 inspectors county-wide," Voice Correspondent days. dents present at the meeting asked for a said Jorge Rodriguez, County Building "Make the Neighborhood Bloom" is "When the Pope was coming last year," monthly sweep through the neighbor- and Zoning director. "I don't have the the new motto for St. Mary's Neighbor- Quintana said, "everyone had cleaned hood by both Dade County and City of resources, but I am here to commit my hood Improvement Committee, organ- their homes and property up—everything Miami building and zoning officials. department to you." ized almost two months ago to "clean up" looked great." Shortly after the Holy Fa- However, although officials are willing to Rodriguez did pledge his support in the area surrounding the Cathedral. ther left, however, junk cars, trash, etc. meet with the committee and deal with setting up meetings where representa- Fifty-six locations have already been began to appear again. new complaints, they could not commit tives of the committee could discuss the improved, according to Joseph Quintana, Along with the new list of seven viola- themselves to monthly sweeps. establishment of a dump site in the area chair of the committee, which met for a with other local government officials. At second time with City of Miami and Dade Be a Good Samaritan for children the present time, Quintana explained, County officials on Aug. 23. there isn't a dump site for miles. Having chalked up successes the first Dear Friends in Christ: Flower seeds also were distributed to time, the group presented officials with a St. Mark in his Gospel gives us these words of Christ: "Whoever does not accept Hie Kingdom residents at the meeting, and they were of God as a little child, will not enter into it. Then Jesus put his arms about the children, and new list of locations which they believe laying His hands upon them, He began to bless them." urged to paint their homes and generally are in violation of zoning codes. The love and concern that Christ showed to children should be reflected in our concern for keep their yards clean. Everyone was "Three or four crack houses have al- the many dependent children in our Archdiocese. The Archdiocese of Miami, through the willing, Quintana said, but some ex- ready been demolished," Quintana said, Annual Good Samaritan Appeal, provides total care programs for dependent children ftom 6 pressed the fear that if they repainted, explaining that abandoned houses which years to 17 years of age. For many of these children their only home is the one that you have planted flowers and made improvements have been reported have been visited by helped to provide by your generous support of this Good Samaritan Appeal Ti . By Lily Prellezo Voice Correspondent The principals have changed, but not the principles. Two borrowed classrooms at Epiphany School have Lourdes: A expanded into four multi-purpose buildings with state-of- 1963: Lourdes High school began in two class the-art computer equipment. But even after 25 years, the Oct. 1963: First uniforms arrive from-Philadelphia environment of learning and loving remains unaltered at Kendall rejected as site for school becai Our Lady of Lourdes Academy (OLL A), an all-girls school Sister Marie Agnese became principal in South Miami. April 1964: Bishop Carroll's request for land at end In 1963, aqua hemlines had to touch the ground when you Nov. 1, 1964: First edition of school newspaper "The kneeled; in 1988, preppy OLLA students wear white oxford Sept. 1965: New building inagurated; enrollment 18 shirts, navy skirts, topsiders, and yes, even pants. March 20, 1966 Bishop Carroll presides at dedication ce In a way it has almost stood still in its 25 years. The Sept. 1966: Enrollment 334 cloud-hugging triple-arch breezeway still welcomes eager June 4, 1967: Lourdes' first senior class graduates in . high-schoolers, and the aqua green lockers remain at atten- Jan.1970: Sisters' habits shortened to the knee (all tion between class periods, waiting for the September-to- Spring 1971: Auditorium/cafeteria built May clank-clanking that is part of the music of education. Sept. 1971: Sister Mary Raphael became principal Both figuratively and literally, the center of Lourdes is Our Sept. 1972: Blessed Sac "jntbrough* ohapel Lady. Embraced by tall palms that were once bushes, Our New blue pc, -ster uniform with checl Lady's statue has seen 3,000 Lourdes girls turn into Lour- Sept. 1974: Sister Joanna Mary became principal des women. 1974-75: Tuition $500.; enrollment 524 But OLLA has not stood still. The pioneering efforts of 1979: First athletic banquet held with Nick Bi Lourdes' first principal, Sister Marie Agnese, have forged 1981: Olla receives Superior rating from Soul into the dynamo that is current principal Sister Peter Mary, 1981-82: Tuition $1,000; enrollment 754 whose drive took OLLA to Washington to receive the 1982: New blue polyester uniform with white Award for Excellence in Education bestowed by President 1986: Award for Excellence bestowed by the Reagan in 1986. Only 54 private schools in the nation were Sept. 1987: Art program for gifted students given this honor. May 1988: Sister Peter Mary chosen Principal of tr It really started in 1963 when Sister Agnese went from a Yesterday and today: Lourdes freshmen Denise Sept. 1988: Tuition $2,100; enrollment 770 comfortable job at well-established Notre Dame to fill a Fernandez and Anagaby Arenas take a break on New "preppy" uniforms with white poL chair in the hall—her office—at Epiphany. Together with campus. Below: In the late '70s, two Lourdes students Sister M. Manuel, a lay teacher, and 67 freshmen, Lourdes stroll through the same campus, near the centrally- High School was born. Two classrooms at Epiphany located grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes. School were borrowed until the new building was com- pleted in 1965. Sister went on to break more ground for Lourdes when the cafeteria/auditorium was built in 1971. 'Done marvels' "Sister Peter Mary and (he faculty have done marvels," said Sister Agnese, who has visited OLLA several times since her departure in 1971, and plans to attend the silver nniversary celebration next month. "The faculty makes Lourdes stay the same, but it is the dedication to Our Lady that keeps us so close." Today's Catholic Teacher called Sister Peter Mary a "Guiding Light" when they nominated her Principal of the Month in May 1988, and Class President of 1988 Cindy Pitt says she's "you know, like, an angel." She's admired for knowing everyone's name. Pedro Vazquez, maintenance supervisor, calls Sister Peter Mary a risk-taker. "If you don't take risks you'll waste 20 years waiting for the right moment, and at the end, you'll have done noth- ing," she says. When she joined the Lourdes family six years ago, her initial goal was to meet and go beyond Florida state standards for education, enlarge the facilities, and equip a no question in her mind then that if she ever had a daughter, living at a camp in Florida City. Their parents had .<:'; il not computer center. When those tasks were completed, she she would send her to Lourdes. Michelle Rodriguez is no w arrived from Cuba, and since enrollment at Lourdes was so went to work on the Excellence Award, which probes eve- a sophomore. poor, Catholic Welfare sponsored their tuition. rything from S.A.T. scores to community support and "Some of the girls were really poor and only I spoke involvement. Feel at home, family spirit English," said Couriel, who was the only one from the "Everyone— from Pedro to the food management per- "It was very small at that time and everybody knew each original group of Cubans to graduate. sonnel to the entire faculty and staff - worked on that one," other. I know I always have a home there," said Linares- said Sister Peter Mary. Rodriguez. "The camaraderie is what I remember the Spiritual legacy "You know, you're supposed to love all people, but you most. I don't think that has changed. And we didn't fool "You need strong principles in this world, and Lourdes don'thaveto like them. Wereally like each other here. I've around—we were all scared of Sister Agnese." gave them to me," said Maria Fernandez Abello, who was never found this kind of spirit in any other school," she Her daughter Michelle sees the relationships between with that first group of Epiphany girls. "The sisters' strict- adds. "And the parents are wonderful. Our hope is for students and teachers at Lourdes as much stronger than in ness taught me that things are not always going to be easy." everybody to come back home again." public schools. When Mary Ellen Sweeney celebrated her 20th high Hopefully many will come back home on Oct. 22, when "Sister Peter Mary always has time to talk to you. It's school reunion last year with 11 other alumnae f "n the Archbishop Edward McCarthy joins over 1,500 alumnae, like a big family. I would send my daughter here also." clfls«r.f'67, they all remembered the excitement c. J'-'.y- teachers, and parents to help OLLA celebrate its silver Four short years after Cara Livingstone was appalled nniversary at the Signature Gardens, on SW122 Ave. and that there were "no guys" at OLLA, she is the new fresh- 127 Street. man English teacher. "We'll have a dinner, a slide show, and music," said "It's a lot different now working side by side with the Margarita Rodriguez, chairperson of the organizing people who taught me. But there's a feeling of familiarity For Catholic fe< committee and mother of an alumna. "With donations that is a benefit," said Livingstone. from the alumnae, we're trying to flydow n a sister from She feels that being almost as young as her students is a every year." plus since she remembers what it was like only a few short money isn't eve The Alumnae Association hopes to boost attendance at years ago. "But in the end, I'll be telling my students what the anniversary through a telethon aimed at reaching most Lwas told." (continued from page 3) "I think o of OLLA's 3,000 alumnae. The Association was started in Lissette Cespede Navarro, class of '70, not only kept her running of the school] is something that our schools have she added, c 1982 and under energetic President Cindy Ewald, the group freshman beanie from Lourdes, but also the principles that always had, and one of the reasons why teachers are very diocesan sti is growing. resulted from her spiritual formation. pleased to work in our system, even for less pay," Sister math.readir "We also have plans to compile a business network," "When you talk about principles, I'm still innocent. I Danielle said. icsnowaccc said Debbie Blank, class of 1969 and daughter and em- still try to look for the good in people and I try not tojudge . In addition, nearly all of the Archdiocesan schools offer followed by ployee of Bemie Blank, who has provided uniforms for That's a by-product of Lourdes and what makes it so Kindergarten programs and about half have begun pre- Haitians at'. OLL A since 1971. "B ut our primary goal is to keep in touch special." Kindergarten classes; an increasing number are providing Sister Dai and see how everyone is doing." She's given back to Lourdes, also—in the form of her after-school programs; and the school day was lengthened oftheeduca Future Career Days at Lourdes will include alumnae daughter Jenny, now a sophomore. by a half-hour this year to accommodate such extra sub- Archdiocesi from different business fields. "In 1963, you practically had to pay people to go to jects as computers. "It's a ma Coming home to that family spirit is echoed by teachers Lourdes," remembers Sylvia Couriel, one of the original "We did not want to cut back on the core content," Sister the needs o and alumnae today. 27 in that first graduating class. Danielle said. So now Archdiocesan elementary schools [with public Irene Linares Rodriguez' class of 1969 was the first to Lourdes' opening year welcomed 69 freshmen com- will be in session from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., or from 8:15 well as stud have completed four years in the new building. There was posed of Epiphany graduates and a group of Cuban girls a.m. to 3 p.m., for a total of six hours and 45 minutes. means a lot, PAGE 14 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 Back to School tars of learning and loving Durdes: A chronology 'You know, you're supposed to love all people, but you don't have to like Lourdes High school began in two classrooms of Epiphany School with 69 freshmen them. We really like each other here. First uniforms arrive from-Philadelphia I've never found this kind of spirit in fCendall rejected as site for school because area too swampy! Sister Marie Agnese became principal any other school.' Bishop Carroll's request for land at end of Epiphany grounds approved by Metro's Zoning Boa J Sister Peter Mary, irst edition of school newspaper "The Grotto" Lourdes principal "few building inagurated; enrollment 188 Bishop Carroll presides at dedication ceremony inrollment 334 -ourdes' first senior class graduates in Dade County Auditorium Sisters' habits shortened to the knee (almost) . -l Vuditorium/cafeteria built lister Mary Raphael became principal JlessedSac intbrouglr* ±apel Jew blue po.^ .star uniform vith checked collar ister Joanna Mary became principal 'uition $500; enrollment 524 irst athletic banquet held with Nick Buoniconti as guest speaker >lla receives Superior rating from Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools uition $1,000; enrollment 754 few blue polyester uniform with white shirts, thin belt .ward for Excellence bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education st program for gifted students ister Peter Mary chosen Principal of the Month by Today's Catholic Teacher uition $2,100; enrollment 770 ew "preppy" uniforms with white polo shirts and t: Sylvia Bravo Camaraza, assistant principal at Lourdes and an employee |pp|| 22 years, greets incoming fresh- men on the first day of school. Far right: Lourdes sophomore Carmen Llano tries on the new uniform as Barbara Blanck, ajpffesilent of AA uniforms and a member of the Class of '7.5, looks on. (Voice photos / : LilyPrellezo) ^•X'//// ing from Philadelphia the first shipment of pleated aqua in your life gives you a new perspective to go out in to the skirts and matching four-button vests worn over white world," said Maria Beguiristain, also from the class of '88. cotton shirts—Lourdes' first uniforms. Pitt's advice to incoming freshmen is to "live every day "The nuns gave me a real sense of social justice," said to the fullest. These four years are the best four years." S weeney, who is proud to be the only Democrat in her large And two very special people have touched those "best family. Her father "blames" it on the nuns. four years" for every Lourdes graduate. "I come from a family of eight kids, and Lourdes helped Since Heiens came on board, the foundation for growth me develop my individuality," Sweeney said. Special people and development has increased from $20,000 to Sitting around and talking with friends is one of Maria You can't remember Lourdes and not remember her. $250,000, thanks to contributions from individuals, the Gispert Reyes' fondest memories of Lourdes. Some of her She's been there for 22 years, four principals, and four con- community, and families of students and alumnae. The class of 74 were doing just that when they witnessed some struction projects. Even the nuns claim she is part of their goal is over $1 million in three years. male streakers who literally slipped out of the hands of order. Her sister opened the library and asked her to join With the endowment, $400,000 will be for sholarships maintenance supervisor Pedro Vazquez. OLLA in 1966. Sylvia Bravo Camaraza went on to teach to the needy, $100, 000 will be alloted to the computer Lourdes status as an all-girls school generally does not Spanish, initiate the Spanish Honor Society, and become program, $340,000 will go to facilities, $100,000 for the bother the students. "You have plenty of time to be with assistant principal. fine arts program, and $210,000 for sports. guys," said Gispert-Reyes. "With your friends you open up "I started teaching in Cuba when I was 16 years old, and OLLA's sports program has grown from a few calis- more. Plus, it makes you pay attention to what you are there I have never stopped studying," said Camaraza. "A teacher thenics on the stage of Epiphany School's auditorium in for." should always keep up to date. Working with youth has 1963, to jumping rope on the blacktop in the 60' s and 70' s. And what they are for is not just academics, but spiritu- helped me. Cross country was introduced in 1981, and today's yearly ality. "I have lost my mother, father, and husband while here, budget is $24,000. "The greatest gift from Lourdes is my spiritual forma- and at these difficult moments, it is a blessing from God to "We can only improve on what we have," says Heiens. tion," said Cathy Pitt, class of '88 president. "Being a be in this school. This is my home. This is my life now. And Lourdes would like to grow larger but zoning laws leader in the Encounter Program was the best experience of "Education is son beautiful—every day is a new dawn," will not permit further expansion. Indeed, the 27 seniors Tiy life." said Camaraza. "God has put something so special in your of 1967 would never have believed a graduating glass of 181 "The emphasis on religion and the role of God and Christ hands: the formation of youlh. Because of this, teachers in 1988. The enrollment of 780 includes students born in never get old." over 25 different countries. Another constant at Lourdes is Maintenance Supervisor Pedro Vazquez, who has been with the school since Epiph- Another Lourdes? any days. And you no longer have to pay people to go to school atholic teachers, "Epiphany used to burn their garbage where Lourdes now there. In 1988, over 300 freshmen passed the entrance stands," said Vazquez. "And the neighbors didn' t complain exam, but only 200 were accepted. Absence and tardy f isn't everything until the school was going to be constructed. We had to go records had to be scrutinized. Miami needs another Lour- to a special hearing to get the approvals." des. e3) "I think our schools have always had good programs," "In the beginning I used to know all the girls by name; "We've asked the Archbishop several times for another lat our schools have she added, citing standardized test scores that show Arch- now we have grown too large," he added. "But the disci- all-girls school—especially for the Hispanic commu- hy teachers are very diocesan students are consistently "above average" in pline remains the same, and that helps." nity," said assistant principal Camaraza. for less pay," Sister math, reading and language skills—even though Hispan- "It's good to be disciplined," says 1988 Class President "With the right combination of people and a lot of other ics now account for more than 49 percent of the enrollment, Cathy Pitt. "You're more in control of yourself because variables, another Lourdes may be possible," contends acesan schools offer followed by "Anglos" at 40 percent, blacks at 4 percent, people have been controlling you." Sister Peter Mary. ilf have begun pre- Haitians at 3 percent and Asians at 1 percent. "Discipline is based on love, "says Richard Heiens, "and Reproducing that unique family atmosphere seems monumental for any hopeful OLLA clone. Erin J. Van- jmber are providing Sister Danielle doesn't denigrate in any way the quality this school has a lot of discipline." Heiens, formerly director of the Archdiocesan Education Foundation, came to Lour- denberg, a 1978 graduate, put it best in a recent issue of the day was lengthened of the education offered by public schools, with whom the Archdiocese "has a good working relationship." des in August of 1987 to be executive director of the OLLA OLLA Foundation Newsletter: late such extra sub- "It's a matter of responding to local parents' needs and Foundation. "It's not something you can physically touch, but it is core content," Sister the needs of children. It's not that we're in competition Plans for an endowment were not even discussed until the there. In the atmosphere, there is something dancing elementary schools [with public schools]," she said. However, for teachers as school was 20 years old in 1983. But the school's three main around, something generated by all the students and fac- i p.m., or from 8:15 well as students, "the positive environment in our schools activities—fashion show, dinner dance, and sweepstakes— ulty. The minute you walk in, it starts bouncing all over and 45 minutes. means a lot." were not doing enough to increase teacher salaries and keep you. It is a feeling. It feels warm and caring and most of a lid on tuition, now at $2,100. all human. I think they call it love." Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 / PAGE 15 Back to School Keeping the faith on campus Catholic college students tell how religion can survive amid independence, parties By Ana Rodriguez-Soto Catholic Student Center at St. Augustine sophomore majoring in business admini- world as much as the Church itself, and Voice News Editor Chuch in Coral Gables. "They gave me stration. Christianity in general, for giving young College can be a faith-shaking experi- the opportunity to bring my faith back and Perez went to Catholic elementary people the wrong view of religion — a ence for young people. make it.much better than it ever was." school in New Jersey,, then moved to view that quickly crumbles in the free- Away from the constraints of parents It's true that college students "can be South Florida and graduated from a pub- dom-giddy college environment. and the discipline of the high school envi- lost very easily," he says, "just because lic high school, Coral Park. A junior at the University of Miami ronment, the "now-you're-grown-up" everybody else has things going on for Because of that, the secular college who is majoring in photojournalism and freedom of a university packs a powerful them to do." environment didn't shock her, she says, graphic design, he was born and raised in temptation: God? Religion? Who needs ButDueppen sees "no stigma" attached and she has continued to be active in the New Jersey, where he attended public it? to religion on campus, and says "there's a Church, including teaching religious schools while remaining a faithful Catho- The Voice this week asked seven large number of students at UM who are education at S t. Agatha parish and being a lic — that is, "I just went to church every Catholic college students how they man- not finding everything they 're looking for member of its young adult group. Sunday." aged to keep their faith amid the dizzying while they're out there. And they're "We just can't be intimidated," she Then, the summer before he started at swirl of studies, parties and freedom. coming back stronger to God than they says. "Most of the time, when you're in a UM, "I entered a relationship with Jesus All seven are in their 20s, but they come that was more personal, one on one." He from distinctly different backgrounds — found the once-a"-week Sunday Masses from a recent Cuban exile to a tradition- 'People basically don't realize what weren't "meeting my needs" anymore, so steeped Kentucky native, from public Christianity is all about. They see it "I kind of shied away from the Church," school veterans to private-school gradu- as a book of rules... College becoming more active in a Christian Fel- ates. students rebel against that. They lowship group. Despite the differences in their experi- That all changed when he met John ences, whether attending private Catholic don't want to be locked in. They Scarano, director of Catholic campus colleges or public universities, all seven don't want to have to do something.' ministry at UM and of St. Augustine agreed on one thing: Faith is an anchor Peter Paolicelli, Church's Catholic Student Center. they can't live without. "He showed me what I had never seen "When you leave your religion there's University of Miami before," Paolicelli says. "Someone who an emptiness there," says Jerry Gramig, was involved with the Catholic Church 26, a business major at Broward Commu- very much and held the same belief as I nity College (BCC). "An individual has to did of having a personal relationship with seek out religion to fill that gap. They 'When you leave your religion Jesus, [of] being more involved than just have to seek out their Catholicism. With- there's an emptiness there. An church on Sunday. That was highly ap- out it, it's as if someone has died. You're individual has to seek out religion pealing to me." always missing something." to fill that gap... Without it, it's as if Now he considers himself, "a Christian Gramig, who went to Catholic schools someone has died. You're always who happens to be Catholic," and criti- "all my life" in Louisville, Ky., is not the missing something.' cizes a society that "has basically become typical college student. He is married and apathetic [about religion]. People basi- has a three-month-bid son. He entered the Jerry Gramig, cally don't realize what Christianity is job market right after high school, and Broward Community College about. They see it as a book of rules, and began attending college three years later. not as a freedom and life-giving. That "The whole situation was a shock for relationship with Jesus isn't stressed me," he says, referring to his first days enough. What's stressed is you do this on back in college. The graduate of an all- Sunday or you do this on Wednesday boys high school where "we wore suit night...CoIIege students rebel against coats and ties every day," it took him a 7 believe I've really grown. I really that. They don't want to be locked in. while to get "readjusted" — not only to enjoy my religion a lot more now. They don't want to have to do some- school itself, but to the freer, more relaxed It's just not thrust at me. It's there thing." environment at BCC. "If the Church doesn't make religion or "One of the exciting things about the if I want it. And I want it.' Christianity personable and enjoyable environment that I'm in... [is that] every- [early on]," Paolicelli adds, "then the one respects each other's beliefs," Shellye Grant, student is much more likely to go the other Gramig says. At the same time, however, Barry University way in college." he misses that day-to-day contact with his Catholic roots. "There just seems to be more brother- Free to choose hood, more unity, more direction, with Shellye Grant says she can appreciate religion being one of the foundations," he the difference between a religion that's says. At secular schools like BCC, "there were a few years ago." [difficult] situation, the way that you "thrust" at students and a religion they can isn't that accompaniment of religion compromise your values is by being choose. when younger people are trying to figure 'College craziness' quiet. If we would state our beliefs with A junior who is majoring in accounting out what life is all about." Luis Lopez, 21, a senior majoring in confidence people will listen... You at Barry University, she spent her whole Gramig admits that might cause some management information systems at might [even] be surprised [by] how many life in Catholic schools, completing the students to forget about their faith. But he Florida International University, also people agree with you." 10th grade at Madonna Academy in Hol- says college, all by itself, cannot turn a went through the "college craziness" lywood. young person away from God. Rather, during his freshman year. She says she loved the environment, "it's a phase" all young people must go He remained active in the Church and Materialist lure with its emphasis on religion, and was through, which often happens to coincide in Encuentros Familiares (Family En- Mercedes Pino, 26, has spent her whole heavily involved in Madonna's religious with the college years. counter Movement), but now realizes he life standing up for her beliefs. Until activities and service clubs. "That's part of the independence," he was only going through the motions. "In 1983, she lived in Cuba, where the prac- Then she moved to Sebring, FL, a small says. "Religion, of course, would go on my attitude, I did stray away from my tice of religion is barely tolerated, if not town with no Catholic high school, and the bottom of the list for an 18 or 19-year- Christian way of life." totally discouraged. She came to Miami "for the first time in my life" entered a old, what with girls and parties. ..That's all An alumni retreat at his alma mater, from Costa Rica three years ago, and will • public school. part of the learning process." Christopher Columbus High School in graduate from the pre-med program at St. "I couldn't believe that my parents But once they realize they need their southwest Dade, helped him look at his Thomas University this May. would let me go to a high school that religion, and "if they have to fight to come life and see that "this is not where I want Her religious beliefs almost cut short didn't teach religion classes," she recalls. back to it, that makes their faith stronger," it to go." her medical career, she says, when offi- "I missed not being involved. I saw my- Gramig says. While the transition from a small, all- cials questioned whether someone who self not turning away, but being a little boys school to a large, impersonal univer- was "not politically involved" could be more alienated from God." Faith stronger now sity "was tough," Lopez doesn't blame permitted to go on to the "pre-university" The experience prepared her for Barry, David Dueppen, 21, agrees. A senior the campus environment for his brief level, which is comparable to high school a Catholic university that nevertheless majoring in music therapy at the Univer- lapse of faith. "I blame a lot of it on in the U.S. welcomes people of many religious per- sity of Miami, he says "my faith has myself." Now, at St. Thomas, "I feel like I'm in suasions. grown since I've been in college." He credits his parents and his old school heaven," Pino says. "Because I can talk Church involvement there is neither the Dueppen never attended Catholic with helping him overcome the "great" constantly with my friends aboutreligion. norm, as it was at Madonna, nor is there schools in St. Petersburg, FL, where he temptations of college freedom. "If you I feel very happy." the vacuum that existed at Sebring. The grew up, but he did attend religious edu- don't have a strong background and your College shock, for her, came from see- choice, says Grant, is totally hers. cation courses and take part in the youth faith is just starting to develop, then it's ing so many people who "despite all that Now, "I choose" to go to Mass three group at his parish. very easy to lose it," he says. freedom, don't go to church; who are not times a week; to sing in the choir; to be a That started his "relationship with A fellow FTU student agrees. interested in pursuing a life with God at Eucharisu'c minister, to get involved in God," but it was sorely tested during his "If a person is secure and strong and the center. hunger projects; to be active in campus first year at UM. While continuing to firm in their beliefs, then nothing is going "Not only repressive regimes," she has ministry. attendMass regularly,'! got into theparty to change it: But if they're insecure and discovered, "but the materialist world "I believe I've really grown," Grant scene." Eventually he realized "there was weak and it's a ^arty college', then it will also makes people turn away [from says. "I really enjoy my religion a lot more something really missing." influence them a lot because they'll just God]." now. It's jvfet not thrust at me. It's there if That's when he got involved with the go with the flow," says Natasha Perez, a Peter Paolicelli, 21, doesn't blame the I want it. And I want it." PAGE 16 / Miami, Florida /THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 Mack- io-Schoo I Parents want new high school in west Dade By Ana Rodriguez-Soto support it as yet. As soon as it is we will Voice News Editor prepare for a new high school. It's in the The new school year brought bad news long-range plans of the Archdiocese." to more than 200 Catholic parents in "If 250 [students] is not enough to start southwest Dade: there was no room for a high school, what is?" responds Vieta. their children at nearby Catholic high "If you have 250 kids who are dying to get schools. into a Catholic high school, why not give But the parents are fighting back. them a chance?" As soon as they heard the bad news last spring, they began lobbying Archbishop Father Vaughan maintains that parents Edward McCarthy for a solution to the like Vieta who were unable to enroll their overcrowding: build a new Catholic high children in St. Brendan's or Lourdes, school in the Kendall/southwest Dade should look a little further east, to La Salle area. High School, which admits both boys and In the meantime, the parents asked for girls. a temporary expansion of the facilities at La Salle is the only Archdiocesan high Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and St. school that could accept a substantial Brendan High School. number of new students, according to Although the Archbishop was sympa- Sister Danielle. thetic to their plight, neither of their re- "We have room to take a lot more quests has been heeded so far. But the students than we have," says La Salle's parents aren't quitting. principal, Father Frank Wolfram. '•'I'm not going to give up until I see that The 13-acre campus, located next to a new high school is built," says Sylvia Mercy Hospital and Biscayne Bay in Vieta, one of the leaders of the campaign More classrooms south Miami, has about 150 students en- that delivered "over 300 letters" from As St. David Principal Mariann Kiar watches, Auxiliary Bishop rolled in its freshman class, and a total of Norbert Dorsey blesses a crucifix held by first grade teacher 500 in all four grades, but up to 800 could parents to the Archbishop. Rosemary Connick, during the dedication of a new building at the "We definitely want to be heard on Davie elementary school. The $2.5 million facility will house 22 new be accommodated. this," she adds, vowing to renew the let- classrooms as well as administrative offices, a new library and a "It's just a matter of making use of ter-writing campaign this fall. computer lab. (Voice photo / Marlene Quaroni) classrooms that are presently closed," Vieta's oldest daughter, a graduate of Father Wolfram says. "We feel we have a St. Timothy School in southwest Dade, "And I don't think the problem is going ents of girls. good program here. Our biggest problem was one of those denied admission to to go away," she says. She has 221 slots in is that most of the population is moving to Lourdes Academy. She now attends the her freshman class, to be divided between 'Aware of need' the west." ninth grade at Glades Junior High. 12-14 "feeder" schools (and parishes) Both the Archbishop and the Archdio- Vieta, who works fulltime and has two "There are hundreds of parents who are with an average class size of about 50 cesan Department of Schools are "aware younger children, says transporting her devastated because they have nowhere to students. of the need," says Sister Marie Danielle, daughter from southwest Dade to Bis- send their kids," Victa says. "After being At St. Brendan High School, Father Superintendent of Schools. "All the prin- cayne Bay each morning "is impossible." in Catholic schools all their lives, now Gerald McGrath, principal, said he has cipals in that area support a [new] high But Father Wolfram says some of his they 're facing public schools in their teen- about 150 students on a waiting list for the school," and the issue "also came up as students already commute from as far age years." freshman class — its 275 slots (to be part of the discussion in the Synod." away as Kendall and Hialeah. Aware of The problem, according to both Vieta divided among 10 "feeder" schools) are She points out that rapid development the overcrowding problem in southwest ;JI4 Archdiocesan school administrators, all filled. is taking place in the western fringes of Dade, he tried earlier this year to obtain a :"i Ih6 population explosion in southwest And the problem, he said, "is going to both Dade and Broward counties, and school bus to ferry students across town to Oade County, where a building boom has get bigger. They're opening up more over the next few years, her public school La Salle. The deal fell through. !urned i.;rmlands into housing develop- grades in many of these [recently-built counterparts are planning to build 49 new Nevertheless, he says, with private ments d.nost overnight. parochial] schools, and we're just not schools in Dade and 23 in Broward. mini-buses always looking for new routes The Archdiocese has tried to keep pace going to be able to handle it in the high The Archdiocese has not opened a new and customers, "the distance isn't really with the growth by opening new parishes school." school in two years, although in the four that much of a problem." He would be and elementary schools. But they're all St. Brendan's also lacks the space in years prior to that it had opened six new glad to put the southwest Dade parents in still feeding into the same three high which to build an expansion. elementary schools, most of them in contact with the mini-bus drivers who schools: Lourdes Academy (girls only), at Brother Kevin Handibode, principal of soulhwest Dade. If a new high school already serve his school. 5525 SW 84 St.; St. Brendan High Columbus, which is owned and operated were built, Sister Danielle said, it would Vieta says that, depending on the cost, School, at 2950 S W 87 Ave.; and Christo- ' by the Marist Order, says "we're pretty probably be located near Metrozoo, to she might consider the possibility. pher Columbus High School (boys only), much at capacity," but "we could still take serve both the Kendall and Homestead However, she stresses, "a [new] high at 3000 SW 87 Ave. a few more." areas. school is going to have to be built eventu- These schools also serve parishes as far The school recently expanded its facili- The decision to build or not build a new ally. It's better to attack the situation away as Homestead and Perrine. Two of ties, adding new music, science and high school is totally up to the Archdioce- now," before land and construction costs the principals say they simply can't take computer labs as well as three new class- san building commission, she said, where become even more exorbitant. any more students.. rooms. "it is under study... but no tentative dates "This year we know that we have lost "We have filled up every available Total enrollment now is 1300, but it have been set." [the battle]," she says. "Next year we'd space in Lourdes. We can't build any- could go up to 1350, Brother Kevin says. Father John Vaughan, financial admin- like to see something done about it." more," says Sister Peter Mary, principal. "If another 50 boys wanted to come we istrator of the Archdiocese and a member Sister Peter Mary of Lourdes agrees. "I The lack of room forced her to turn down could take them, as long as they met the of the building commission, said, "There don't think we can give up, unless you about 100 prospective students this year, academic standards." will be a high school in west Dade later. want to give up on the Catholic Church "more than usual." But that won't help Vieta or other par- But the student population is not there to and Catholic education." Principal alumni St. Theresa's Sr. Marguerite Renuart now runs school where she once studied By Marjorie L. Donohue Second Vatican Council, assumed her most of whom are from Spanish-speaking Sister Marguerite is well-qualified for Voice Correspondent given name. families." her position, having been principal of an When Sister Marguerite Renuart, O. P. Her mother died 12 years ago, leaving When Sister attended St. Theresa Adrian Dominican-staffed school in became principal of S t. Theresa School in her father alone. It was to be nearer to him School, all of the students were from Nassau, as well as principal for 10 years of Coral Gables last year, no one had to that last year Sister applied for a position Anglo families. Her own family came to Blessed Trinity School, Tallahassee. "show her around"—she was a student at St. Theresa School. Miami from Canada and spoke fluent Before returning to Coral Gables she was there during her elementary and high Herletterof application arrived atLittle French as well as English. principal at St. Jude Cathedral School, St. School years. Flower just about the same time that Fer- Sister does not speak Spanish but her Petersburg. A daughter of Amedee and the late nando E. Villamor, long-time faculty assistant principal, Consuelo Bofill, is When she first arrived last year her Blanche Renuart, Sister is a member of a member and then principal of the school, bilingual, as are other members of the 49- three sisters and one brother came from family who have distinguished them- had submitted his resignation. "I guess it person faculty. "Most of our parents Jacksonville, Virginia, Ohio and Michi- selves in service to the Church as well as was just meant to be," Sister Marguerite speak very good English," she said, but gan and "the first thing they wanted to do to the community since the early 1920' s. It recalled. "sometimes I need help when talking to a was to go over and see the school," she was at that time that Adhemar Renuart, Sr. Admittedly, many changes have oc- Hispanic grandparent." said. and his sons established Renuart Lumber curred at the school where she was taught The teaching staff is primarily laity The Renuart family, now into a third ""ards in various areas of Dade County; by Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine. with nine other Religious, including five generation, are scattered not only in Dade many years later they sold their busi- "The office," she said, "is the room I was Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, and County but throughout Florida and other r.esses to Lindsley Lumber. in for first and second grades." Dominican Sisters from different com- areas of the nation, but each year they Sister Marguerite attended Barry Uni- Other marked changes include the munities. All classes are taught in English have a spring reunion in Coral Gables. versity and then joined the Dominican number of students. When Sister was a except the Spanish-language classes. "Last year," Sister said, "We had 75 of Sisters of Adrian, Mich, in 1952. When pupil there, enrollment was about 500, Now residing with her father who is in us for our get-together. The 12 in my she was professed she took the name of including high school classes. "Today we his 80's, Sister said, "Itis really very, very generation all sat on the lawn talking Sister Thomas Andre and following the have 877 students in elementary school, nice to be back." about our school days at St. Theresa." Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, S^tember 2,1988 / PAGE 17 Local 'We're promoting a wholesome atmosphere, not drinking itself. My primary purpose was to have people's social lives revolve around the parish. That's the way it used to be in the old days.' Fr. Jim Reynolds, pastor Father Jim Reynolds, pastor of St. Henry's Church in Pompano Beach, leads a sing-a- long during a typical Saturday night at Henry's Hideaway, the parish's pub. (Voice photos / Prent Browning) Spirit of St. Henry's (Hideaway) 1 By Prent Browning Church uses 'family pub , social activities Voice Staff Writer The tinkling of glasses at the bar is to build fellowship among parishioners drowned out by the serene croon of the Catholic priest, a voice straight out of a Bill McNichols, one of several profes- crediting the pub with matching up tea that they needed aparish hall when he saw 1930's ballroom music recording, with- sional bartenders hired for the lounge, couples who later married. alcoholic beverages being dispensed dur- out the static. reports that he usually closes early on "I know that I've met many more ing social activities inside the church it- "The fundamental things apply..." nights when there is no special event people than I would have if I had just gone self. But the idea of the parish bar he "As time goes by," join in the parish- scheduled. He says his clientele is not a to Mass on Sunday," agrees Hideaway credits to Archbishop Edward McCarthy, ioners enthusiastically, while an organ big drinking crowd. "An awful lot of them regular Jean Reilly. "People are very who mentioned to a gathering of priests accompaniment fills the room. have cranberry juice and 7-Up or orange friendly and whether they know you or the different social purpose that pubs ful- Not exactly your typical lounge act, but juice and 7-Up." not they'll come up and talk to you. It just filled in Ireland. it's just an average Saturday night at On a recent Saturday night parishioner makes for a good couple of hours." "He pointed out how they had parish Henry's Hideaway, the parish pub of St. Marie Pelletier entered Henry's Hide- pubs around Ireland and how in the eve- Henry's in Pompano Beach. away for the first time and before an hour Pastor/host nings families, husbands, wives and chil- It's been four years now since the head- was out met half the people there. "When And always at the center of activities at dren would frequently come to the pub lines blazed "Catholic priest has cocktail I went up to the bar to get drinks they said, St. Henry's is the cheerful pastor himself. and have something to eat or drink," re- lounge," and St. Henry's weathered a 'Oh, can I help you carry that over to the Often dressed in tux and bow tie, he is calls Father Reynolds. The Archbishop flurry of attention in the national and local table on a tray?' It was very nice. I was quick to break out in a song or a poem, or was impressed with the community at- press. Since then the parish has built on surprised because usually you get nudged execute a graceful dance with a parish- mosphere and conversation and gave the success of Henry's Hideaway, which all over the place in a bar." ioner. permission for a pub to be incorporated has helped to subsidize and attract partici- Nearby, Estelle Matuza, 78, like many Playing the role of host comes naturally into aparish hall in the Archdiocese if any pants to frequent dances and dinners people who would never go to an ordinary for Father Reynolds, who was a tour guide pastor was interested. complete with 18-piece orchestras and bar, feels perfectly comfortable in bring- before he became a priest and who be- The concept was well-received by the professional entertainers. ing her friends to Henry's Hideaway. lieves that "happy and holy" are two congregation of St. Henry's, overwhelm- "People used to say, 'Oh, that's the "Nobody's fresh, nobody tells dirty jokes words that belong together. ingly getting the approval of the parish church with the bar; now they say, 'Oh, or anything like that," she says. The sociable priest became pastor of S t. council. that's the church with all those exciting The pub, along with the parish's other Henry'sin 1980. Atfirsthe looked around In 1983 they began building the parish social activities,'" says Father Jim Rey- activities, fulfills a special need for the in some trepidation, for the parish was hall and pub with interest-free loans from nolds, pastor. Catholic Church to reach out socially as located right in the middle of an industrial parishioners. Father Reynolds estimates A non-drinker himself, the pastor adds well as spiritually to its members, says area, nothing but warehouses, storage they saved $200,000 by relying on labor it was never his Intention to promote or Father Reynolds. areas, and corporate office buildings. The and discounts on materials from parish- encourage the use of alcohol but rather to "So many people are alone in Florida greater the need for the church to reach ioners involved in the construction busi- create a socially active parish. and this answers a need for people whose out to the surrounding community, he' ness. "We're promoting a wholesome at- relatives or family are up North and we thought. The bar itself, as well as freezers, stoves mosphere, not drinking itself," he says. create the family of St. Henry," he says, Ironically, it was brought home to him and other appliances, were donated by a "My primary purpose was to have parishioner, Joseph Williamson, who was people's social lives revolve around the closing down a restaurant in Fort Lauder- parish. That's the way it used to be in the dale. old days. I'm from Brooklyn and churches there meant a lot to me because World-wide publicity they had basketball for the kids, dances, Henry's Hideaway opened quietly in boat rides and bus rides, and the parish May of 1984. But within a month a man really provided a number of social activi- upset over the opening of the pub com- ties." plained to reporters from the Miami Her- Henry's Hideaway is open every Satur- ald. The day after the story ran on The day night after 4 o'clock Mass and during weekend dances. The membership fee is Herald's front page the pastor received a now $10 and and being a Catholic or a call from Time magazine. Then there was parishioner is not a requirement. AP, UPI, and the NBC Nightly News. Often people will stop there to have a Father Reynolds has met people who drink before dinner or to meet people heard about Henry's Hideaway as far before embarking on another activity. It's away as Germany and Australia. Since the kind of place where you can renew old then he has said "thanks, but no thanks," friendships or nurse a drink for an hour or to two prominent Hollywood writers in- two without being pressured to buy an- Lester and Shirley Dreyfuss join the crowd of dancers swinging to the music terested in die parish pub as source mate- other. of old favorites at Henry's Hideaway. (continued on page 25) PAGE 18 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 pinion/Features Page 19 Fetal tissue Medical and research uses pose unheard-of moral dilemmas By Father Philip Boyle, O.P. But we must ask whether we want an increasingly older society feeding off the spare parts, as it were, of Several months ago, a Florida woman read that fetal the unborn. Might this form of medical cannibalism brain transplants had helped to reverse symptoms of promote industry to establish fetal farms of organ Alzheimer's disease in animal studies. She sought donations? And more importantly, what is the relation- counsel to determine whether it was permissible to be ship between the medical use of fetal tissue and induced artificially inseminated by her Alzheimer's-stfiken abortion? father, obtain an abortion and donate the healthy fetal Until recently, fetal tissue from miscarriages has been brain cells to her dad. There were not laws in FLorida used without pubic fanfare. It is the association with *o govern the transaction she proposed. abortion that has raised concern about fetal tissue Meanwhile, uses of fetal tissue to treat suffering research. In spite of liberal United States abortion laws, people have been in the news several times recently. most Americans see a vast difference between harvest- Doctors in Mexico City used fetal brain cell grafts to ing tissue following a miscarriage and creating new life just to abort it. 'We must ask whether we Some supporters of fetal tissue research argue that induced abortion should make no difference. If it want an increasingly older permissible to use any tissue from any cadaver, it should be possible to use tissue from the dead fetus. society feeding off the spare And some medical ethicists believe the moral debate parts, as it were, of the over abortion can be separated from the question of fetal tissue research. Arthur Caplan of the University of unborn' Minnesota stated, "A society that would throw fetal remains into a dumpster or an incinerator without treat two people with Parkinson's disease. Fetal brain offering them to save other young lives is morally Current federal regulations give some norms for the tissue produces dopamine, a brain chemical Parkinson's suspect." use of fetal tissue: The researcher may not be involved victims lack. After eight weeks, both showed objective However, the Rev. Kevin O'Rourke, O.P., director of in the timing, method, and procedures to terminate the improvement in the symptoms of their disease. the Center for Health Care Ethics at St. Louis Univer- pregnancy or in determining the viability of the fetus at Following the Chernobyl nuclear accident 1986, and sity School of Medicine, says, "Many see the issue of the termination of the pregnancy; and no inducements, American physician flew to the Soviet Union to help fetal tissue research inextricably bound to what they monetary or otherwise, may be offered to the mother to those who had been exposed to radiation. In order to perceive as the profound moral bankruptcy of elective terminate pregnancy for the purposes of performing regenerate their bone marrow, he transplanted fetal liver abortions. " In order to legitimate work with fetal research. cells, the major producer of blood cells in developing tissue, he continues, researchers and physicians must State legislatures have followed suit by moving to human being. disassociate themselves from the abortion industry. halt the more obvious abuses. Ohio has banned any both clinical and research applications. Since the 1930s, Right to Life Committee, compares the moral question legislature passed a bill prohibiting abortion if the research using dead fetuses has benefited human beings. of fetal tissue research to the debate over the use of woman became pregnant with the intention of having an Cell lines developed from fetal tissue continue growing information obtained by Nazi experimentations. Date abortion so that the fetal organs or tissue could be in the laboratory, and thus are useful for studying gained from Nazi hypothermia and toxic chemical transplanted for medical purposes. human viruses, as well as for developing and producing studies receives sustained opposition. "(Both are) fruit The Vatican's "Instruction on Respect for Human vaccines. For example, the discovery of the polio of a poison tree," Johnson says. "No one disputes you Life in its Origin," while not excluding all use of fetal vaccine in the 1950s was based on the cultures of human can get useful information from the data. The informa- tissue, advises scientists and physicians to avoid fetal kidney cells. Fetal tissue has also demonstrated tion itself is not immoral, but the way it was obtained is. complicity in direct abortions for the purpose of the relative usefulness of various drugs for the treatment If we want to eradicate the abortion industry, we must obtaining tissue. Steps also must ensure that fetal tissue of intrauterine infections, particularly syphilis. not encourage greater dependence on it." does not become a commodity whose value might Fetal tissue holds promise for treating and studying Recently, Dr. Robert Windom, Assistant Secretary of induce women to initiate pregnancy solely for the sake many more human diseases, including the most deadly Health and Human Services, denied permission for of selling tissue. and debilitating. In addition to Parkinson's and future experiments using fetal tissue obtained from In spite of its potential benefits, fetal tissue research Alzheimer's, fetal tissue may be useful for Huntington's induced abortions. He also required the National should not be conducted without measures that recog- chorea; cancer, AIDS, pulmonary, kidney, eye and Institutes of Health to establish and outside advisory nize the humanity of the fetus and prevent human dental diseases; and diabetes. board to examine the medical, legal, and ethical beings from being treated as commodities. Fetal tissue Human fetal tissue has unique qualities which make it implications of the use of fetal tissue, especially to research challenges all people to stand firm in respect- superior to adult tissue both for laboratory and clinical determine whether it encourages women to have ing and protecting the most vulnerable of society—the applications. It grows more rapidly. It adapts better in abortions. The committee will convene late this unborn. transplantation, it achieves cell multiplications not summer. Pro-life advocates are concerned that the (The Rev. Philip Boyle, OF., is associate director of possible with most adult cell types, and it does not appointees will have a vested interest in fetal tissue the Center for Health Care Ethics at St. Louis Univer- require long-term immunosuppression. research. sity School of Medicine.) Show respect, be conversational Reaching kids about addiction By Timothea Murphy, M.A. child. normal or non-addicted people, there is a sort of Human Relations Institute, Miami Keeping the discussion of addiction as conversational "shield" that prevents the production of THIQ. So they as possible will help to reduce the chances that it will be can stop at one drink/drug where the alcoholic/addict Getting kids to listen and believe what parents tell received as a (ho, hum) lecture. It also helps to plan cannot. them has become increasingly difficult. Often children you timing. Use an incident on T. V. or one that your suspect that parents color their advice with protective child might bring up (like a friend's brother getting too Research indicates that some people may be bom ulterior motives. They assume scare tactics. This is drunk) open up a discussion on why some people seem without an adequate "shield" due to genetics, or they especially true when the advice concerns warnings to get addicted when others do not. Keeping the tone may simply wear it out by longstanding alcohol or drug about things that kids have categorized as fun. It's not non-judgmental and factual always helps to increase a abuse. It is important to stress that it seems that ANY too hard to remember your own mother's voice and parent's credibility. mood-altering substance can set off the production of your own teenage mind interpreting her word as "blah, Now, what to say? The disease concept of addiction THIQ, even if it is not the person's drug of choice. blah, blah." is based on complex chemical processes that are usually Someone addicted to cocaine may stop, then weeks later Despite how normal and age-old this phenomena boring or overwhelming to most people. When I discuss have a beer, and set off the process and soon return to might be, there are simply some things that are too it with adults I use an understandable metaphor and cocaine. That's why treatment and support programs dangerous to be discounted. Some parentaLjnessages identify it as just that. Then I refer them to more urge alcoholic and addicted people to avoid ALL such are crucial and need to be heard and believed. Addiction "scientific explanations" from sources like Alcoholics substances. is one of them. Anonymous. Lastly, it is important to admit that there are excep- One of the key approaches to reaching any person, The metaphor is simply that in the addicted or tions to every rule. Everyone has heard of at least one regardless of age, is to convey a sense of respect for alcoholic person, when a mood altering drug is intro- person who was addicted but could stop on their own. them and their opinions no matter how different than duced or ingested, it causes the brain to produce a The point is that exceptions are just that, exceptions. ours. Out of such respect grows openness where new chemical called THIQ. I never try to explain that name; Then with the logic of probability on a parent's side, it ideas can be practiced and developed. Try imagining it is in all the literature on the subject simply as THIQ. is easy to make the argument of bad odds. Would you how you would say the same things (and listen) to a This chemical creates the feeling of intense need or really make a bet staking something as precious as close friend. Then use that same approach with your desire for more of the mood altering substance. In yourself on such a longshot? Sept.6--Make this one for the kids You constantly hear stories about drugs and kids in South Florida, but did you know that in Dade County there are facilities to treat only 109 at a time? Over 11,000 reports of child abuse were made in Dade last year? Twelve percent of babies born in Jackson Hospital had cocaine in their bodies? Florida spends less per person than any other state on human services? Next Tuesday Dade residents get a chance to vote on a proposal to establish a countywide board to fund and organize children's services. The measure has strong endorsement for Chief Juvenile Judge Seymour Gelber who is particularly concerned about the lack of shelter and counseling services for adolescents. The government is EVERY not doing the job and this is evident from the fact that Florida ranks fiftieth among PAROCHIAL the states in allocations to services for children. Two years ago, the voters of Palm Beach County opted for a juvenile welfare STUDENT board to help deal with the problems children and youth face in our society. Such a SAVES THE board has existed in Pinellas County for the past 40 years. Dade will not be the only county where such an initiative is on the ballot this year, GOVERNMENT but the passage of such a proposal here is of great importance. During the past $4810-°' decade, the total child population has increased by 12 percent. During the same period, the number of reports of abused and neglected children has increased by 168 A YEAR percent. Front-end family support services are needed in order to prevent abuse and neglect. Where abuse and/or neglect exist, there is a need for such services as group homes where children may live until the family is stabilized. During 1985, youth under 18 years of age accounted for 26 percent of new admis- sions to drug and alcohol treatment programs. Long waiting lists and the high cost of private treatment leave man juneniles without help. There is a need to provide school-based abuse prevention programs designed for young children as well as to provide community non-residential treatment services and non-secure residential treatment services for youth. Over the past three years, there has been an 11 percent increase in juvenile delinquency referrals. In order to reduce this number, the county will have to develop alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services for all juveniles. Young people also need access to career planning and job training services which help them focus their lives. Dade State Attorney Janet Reno, addressing a meeting of the Dade County League of Cities recently, she stated: "We will never solve the problem of crime until we solve the problem of dropouts, drugs, unemployment, and the fact that more than one-fifth of our children are living in poverty." In Dade County, as estimated 104,000 children live in poverty. Over 8,000 are on waiting lists for child care. More than 24% of our children drop out of school. In 1986,3,372 of our teenage girls gave birth. Twelve percent of those arrested for violent crimes are juveniles. These children need our help. Dade residents have their opportunity to take a shot at some of these problems soon.. We urge Dade voters to punch #271 on Tuesday and on Nov. 8. Catholic Church because of the content of movie producers, we can expect more of Why Joan Andrews stays in jail the book. Not only are fundamentalist the same and worse. Permit me to respond to the letter by where she is because she is doing our job." Christians opposed to the movie but so is An honest inquirer will scarcely come Mr. Thomas Horkan of the Florida Catho- In all her Right to Life activities, Joan Mother Angelica, the Catholic nun who is to know the God-Man Jesus through the lic Conference (August 19). epitomizes a dedicated, knowledgeable the head of the Eternal Word Television portrait of Him presented in this film, but I believe the letter shows a lack of and consistent Right to Life activist - a Network. he can gain appreciable insight into the understanding and empathy for Joan Catholic model to emulate. Her book, Why depict the person who many indi- sick mentality of those who produced it. Andrews and her Right to Life Aposto- "You Reject Them, You Reject Me," is viduals consider the Son of God in the At the moment, the movie producers are late. Readers of The Voice, not familiar recommended reading. Those curious manner the movie does when it is counter opening the flood-gates for the circula- with the factual details of Joan's arrest about this remarkable Catholic woman to the words of Christ? Does this not tion of even more vicious movies; and and subsequent handling by prison per- can gain insights into her life, her fervent constitute blasphemy? Thebibleis full of what is disturbing is the cooperation and sonnel, could draw erroneous conclu- faith, spiritual strength, and her deep, stories of what happens to those who the use of nationwide television and the sions about Joan and others who have heroic dedication to and identity with our anger God. What [director Martin] Scors- daily newspapers. moved from "educating, dialoguing, unborn brothers and sisters. ese sees as artistic freedom the studios see Why? Because far too many Christians writing letters, fund raising, etc.,etc," to We cannot all be as Joan Andrews, but only as a poten tial profit maker if they can do not know God in any other way than non-violent, direct action at abortion at least we should stay on the side of the stir up enough individuals to see the film. through Jesus Christ. Take away the mills. angels, supporting and encouraging Right Isn't this the criticism that the pope di- Divinity of Jesus and their faith in God is This is most unfortunate because, like to Life activities including "Rescues." rected at the movie industry when he was weakened or even destroyed. Hence it is Joan, many brave and dedicated people We pray that Mr. Horkan, as Executive in the states last year? plain to see the intent of these anti-Christ have recognized that 15 years of working Director of the Florida Catholic Confer- This is not just a Christian matter but an films- Edward Starks "within the system" have not changed or ence, will embrace and promote this issue for all. Individuals should take an Buffalo, N. Y. reversed the immoral Supreme Court rul- complete and consistent Right to Life active role in stopping this filth by writing ing permitting mothers to kill their inno- philosophy. Florence Morehead to Universal Studios, 100 Universal Fight Hollywood cent, unborn babies for any reason and at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 or con- any time during their pregnancies. tacting their local movie house and asking mind-polluters Abortionists, their staffs, the pro-abor- them to not show this film and other films tion media and "liberated" women's or- by Universal until the movie is destroyed. As a nation we worry about the pollu- ganizations are well aware that Joan's Why release Joseph J. Rothengast tion of our streams, our rivers, our oceans, apostolate has been enormously effec- offensive film? Raleigh, N.C. our lakes, and our air. We worry about tive. Indeed, it has given deeper motiva- nuclear waste and medical waste finding tion and strength to the many successful There are many Christians today asking Just say no to their way into our water supply, yet we "operation Rescue" missions across the why Universal Pictures is releasing a fail to concern ourselves with the pollu- country. picture such as "The Last Temptation of anti-Christ film tion of our minds and those of our chil- Veteran Right to Life national leaders Chris." dren. Whether [afilm] be sensationalism, and others know that the continuation of Universal indicates that those opposed It appears difficult to stem the rising factualism or truism, whether it rapes the these "Rescues" will shorten the time to the movie are against the freedom of tide of irreverence as witnessed by vari- mind of all decency or robs the soul of all period for the eventual restoration of the speech and they argue eloquently about ous shows and movie films. The showing morality seems to be of no concern to Right to Life for all citizens, born and the freedom guaranteed in our of the "Last Temptation of Christ" cannot Hollywood producers as long as it is a unborn, from conception to natural death. constitution. But they leave out that our be a financial success without support money maker. The Florida Catholic Conference founding fathers also state "one nation from well-intentioned people. However, We as the body of Christ have a moral should be in the forefront of giving Joan under God." Now that God is having His there is a sure answer to discourage future obligation to fight this cancer, this pollu- moral and spiritual comfort, understand- Son attacked by the media by filming a productions that belittle Christ and all tion of our minds and those of our chil- ing and hierarchical support. After all, is story depicting Him acting contrary to things sacred. Hit the pocket book. Stay dren. We must take a stand. Do we give she not taking seriously the Holy Father's what He preached there are Christians away with your friends. The dollar is the our dollars and cents to an industry that is admonition to "stand up and be counted?" who believe in defending their God. only thing that means anything in the en- out to destroy the moral fiber of our coun- To paraphrase Bishop Vaughan of the Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of the tertainment world and as long as movie try, I ask you? Regina Coppola Archdiocese of New York: "Joan is book, was excommunicated by the films like this fill the coffers of greedy Fort Lauderdale PAGE 20 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 Wpinion Aids and Communion National testing mania Every time I turn around I hear another story about test-crazy cups parents and educators. The latest victims are Georgia's 93,000 Q. As a health-care worker, I kindergartners who have to pass a 90-minute multiple-choice occasionally care for AIDS pa- exam for promotion into first grade. The Georgia State Legis- tients. These patients usually are lature mandated the standardized achievement test for 5-year- in isolation for blood and body olds as part of its plan to improve the public school system. By Officials expect 10 percent of kindergartners to fail the exam. fluid contact. I know there have "4, been no documented cases of Nearly 10,000 5-year-olds will be labeled failures when Antoinette they've barely had a chance to learn anything yet. Critics charge that the tests aren't reliable. Bosco Children's "bodies and minds just aren't ready for (testing) in kindergarten," said Marilyn Gootman, a specialist in early former school had been poor. "I was the same principal, and the learning at the University of Georgia. Yet in middle-to upper- staff at the school was also excellent," he said. The difference, income families, testing preschoolers seems to be the"in" thing Kamil explained, is the socio-economic level of the children. The By Fr. to do. A mother I know has had all her children rigorously emphasis on testing and ranking skirts this central issue. tested. "Is the reading test to be considered some kind of competition, John "My 5-year-old stays home with me because her IQ is an annual Olympics, in which all entrants supposedly have equal Dietzen extremely high," she explained. "But my 3-year-old is slow. chances of success?" he asks. She attends a remedial program every day now to bring up her It's no mystery that children who come to school properly fed reading scores."Another young mother brags about her child's AIDS passed by tears or saliva, but and clothed, without fear of disaster or homelessness, will do better reading skills. "He's only two, and he recognizes 17 letters of on their reading tests. I remember a friend who went to Harlem to the Communion cup frightens me the alphabet." in this respect. I was excited about teach. She was idealistic and really wanted to help, but after a year What is this obsession with intelligence levels and reading receiving Communion under both she had to admit defeat. Most children, she said, came in hungry scores? Today, rank and status are a big issue. the bread and the wine when it and went home every night to chaos or abuse. There was no chance Too many parents push their children to achieve for the sake began. However, now by husband that they would concentrate in class or do homework at night. of the parents' egos. Other experts point out that testing will asks me not to take the wine and he Nobody wants to talk about this reality. But public education discriminate against children from low-income families, a doesn't either, due to the threat of cannot possibly improve unless the root cause of the problem is recurring factor in poor test scores. AIDS. (Indiana) addressed. Over and over again,/uiat problem is poverty and Irving Kamil, a New York City school principal, wrote an A. More than a year ago I responded to despair. insightful essay criticizing the publication of the annual rank- a similar question. At that time I quoted But it's much easier to use standardized tests to offer the illusion ing of the city's public schools. the best authorities in the country sup- of doing something to improve education. As Kamil aptly argues, Kamil's school ranked very high this year. "That means little porting the opinion that no evidence ex- the current reading tests exist mainly to establish the rankings. to me," he said. "Our staff is excellent, and the work they do ists indicating that AIDS may be con- Testing is a good thing if it is tied directly to necessary improve- with the children is outstanding." But the ranking of Kamil's tracted through something like a com- mentprograms. Testingfor any other reason ought to discouraged. mon Communion cup. That position seems to be even stronger now. As most people surely know, acquired immune deficiency syndrome is caused by a virus which invades, among others, The Fiat Rosary group one group of cells vital to the body's immune system of defense. 'The virus destroys virtually all these During the Second Vatican Council, Cardinal Leo J. Sue- cells. Infections and other problems nens, who at the time was the Primate of Belguim, called on which we normally would fightoff easily Father James Keller, the founder of The Christophers, for input become devastating and eventually fatal. concerning a council document entitled "The Church in the The methods by which the disease is Modern World." transmitted from one person to another The two became friends and after Father Keller died, Cardi- By Fr. are commonly known. Scientists agree nal Suenens turned to me as the new director of The Christo- that what is called casual contact is not phers to accompany him on some of his travels throughout the John one of these methods. U.S. We eventually became friends, and he invited me several Catoir In April 1987 the Health Letter of the times to visit him in Europe. Harvard Medical School strongly re- The Cardinal, now 85 and retired, has dedicated his last years jected the theory that people who live in to a special apostolate. His one disappointment with the Second is given an assignment. One person might report that he mentioned the same household as an AIDS patient, Vatican Council was that it did not do enough to galvanize the Jesus in a letter to a friend, another that she prayed with a sick using the same utensils, linen and so on, Catholic laity as a force for evangelization. neighbor and gave her a rosary. There is no competition in this, may communicate the disease to others in He believes that Catholic spirituality should include the each one participates at his or her own level of emotional comfort. their community. notion that to be a Christian is to Christianize others. There are no rules, no dues, no set goals, but the focus is always Certain types of sexual relationships "Everyone who loves Jesus Christ should be concerned about spiritual. and people who share drug needles run making Him known and loved," he says. Consider starting a little prayer group of your own to pray the high risk, according to the document. One of the main tools Cardinal Suenens has developed to Fiat Rosary. Those who have begun this devotion find that they are Apart from this, "those whose physical achieve this new awakening is the Fiat Rosary and Prayer strengthened in their own faith. contact with others is non-sexual have Group. It has already spread to five European countries. Pope John Paul II recently said "Mary is the model for the virtually no risk of getting the disease." The Fiat prayer group concept is a simple one. The group Church: to bring Christ for to the world." About a year ago, a federal Centers for (from 3 to 12 people) meets once a week for about an hour. Mary's devotion to the Holy Spirit is our model as we recite the Disease Control spokesman whom I Members pray the Fiat Rosary together, and then each one Fiat Rosary. With Mary we invoke the Holy Spirit and meditate on consulted confirmed to me that no evi- tells what he or she did in the past week to encourage someone the mysteries of Christ's life. I believe this devotion has a special dence exists linking transmission of in the faith. No one has to do anything spectacular and no one blessing upon it. \IDS from one person to another with the types of contact connected to drinking from a common Communion cup. Only a few months ago the surgeon general of the United States attempted to Time capsules By Frank Morgan put the best current knowledge together in an informative brochure on AIDS, which he sent to every household in the country. "You won't get the AIDS virus," said First woman newspaper editor the study, "through everyday contact with the people around you in school, in The first woman newspaper editor was Ann Franklin, Ben- his business by night. the work place, at parties, child-care jamin Franklin's sister-in-law, who became editor of the Do you love life? Then do not squander time for that is the stuff centers or stores. Newport Mercury of Newport Rhode Island upon the death of that life is made of. "You won't get it by swimming in a her son James on August 22,1762. A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of pool even if someone in the pool is in- She took charge of the newspaper and printing plant until her union. He resembles hah0 of a pair of scissors. fected with the AIDS virus.. .You won't death. ******* get AIDS from saliva, sweat, tears, urine ******* Benjamin Franklin in 1752 aided in founding the first fire or... a kiss... It can't be passed by using Here are some of Ben Franklin's saying which give the mind insurance company, "The Philadelphia Contributorship for the a glass or eating utensils that someone something to think about: Insurance of Homes from the Loss by Fire." else has used." At 20 years of age the will reigns; at thirty, the wit and at 40, A few years later, he helped found a life insurance company, To be sensitive and alert to the dangers the judgement. "The Presbyterian Ministers Fund." Both companies are still in of AIDS only makes sense. The best A Bible and a newspaper in every house and a good school in existence. scientific research available, however, every district are the principal supports of virtue, morality and Deborah Red Franklin's charming letters to her husband, while still indicates that using a common civil liberty. Franklin was in England, were filled with misspellings. She signed Communion cup at Mass is not one of The cat in gloves catches no mice. them all, "your afeckshonet wife." those dangers. He that rises late must trot all day and shall scarce overtake ******** Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 / PAGE 21 Divorced: the new poor A headline caught my eye 'DIVORCED.. .The New worthless and empty. I'm confused and can't think Poor.' How true! Not that their poverty is new, but that straight." it is finally being recognized as such. So many, after the A phone call brought the plea of a woman, "I'm to trauma of a divorce, are left not only financially poor but appear in court this week to have my divorce finalized. emotionally, socially and spiritually poverty-stricken as I'm terrified and I think I'm losing my mind. I went to Dr. well. And we don't even know them! By L., a marriage counselor, and he told me to call you. Am One priest related that he had never counseled a di- I experiencing normal feelings?" "You are," was my vorced person. Another sadly admitted that he never Sister Virginia X response and we talked. knows a couple is even having problems until he reads of In another phone conversation I was told, "I visited the their divorce in the paper. His comment was, "They don' t McCall pastor of my parish to register after moving here a couple even think of coming to me to talk about it and often I weeks ago. I told him I'd been divorced two years and I never see them again." don't know what to do so we ignore them," another needed to become more actively involved in the life of the responded. He went on to added that his parents were parish. His response was, 'We have nothing for you!' divorced so he well understood the pain involved for both What can I do?" A man called to talk about his wife who 'I'm to appear in court this adults and children. claimed she no longer loved him and told him to leave. week to have my divorce At one of the support group meetings a young woman Several months later this same man was found dead in a reported that she had just moved into the area the day nearly empty apartment of a self-inflicted gunshot finalized. I'm terrified and I before. She knew no one. She was afraid to come to the wound. He could cope no longer. i think I'm losing my mind. meeting alone but she needed help so badly that she was As ministers of Christ's love and compassion what has * willing to do anything. Her marriage was headed toward been our response to the NEW POOR? Do we seek out Am I experiencing normal divorce. those who are hurting or do we ignore them? Do we wel- feelings?' During a visit with a pastor he told me of a woman who come them into our parishes and our lives or do we turn had been in to talk to him just before I arrived. He asked them away? Have we attempted to minister to the me to check on her. I spent several hours with her and divorced in any way or have we just pretended they don't "Most of us priests have branded the divorced as 'bad', through many tears she related her story and her feelings. exist? the lost sheep, and so they must be isolated for fear they "My 48-year-old husband is living with a 24-year-old Sister Virginia McCall, PBVM, is director of might contaminate the rest of the flock. We have done woman with three small children. I feel guilty for not Ministry to the Separated and Divorced in the this to justify our 'just sweeping them under the rug.' We being a better wife to him. I feel unloved, unloveable, Archdiocese of Miami. When a child needs attention Dear Dr. Kenny: My 10-year-old son is would be disappointed and never wear such an outland- almost uncontrollable. He does anything he can ish hairdo to my office again. to get attention. He goes out of his way to People, especially children, will do almost anything to provoke me or anyone else. Yesterday he gave get attention. Your son appears to be behaving outra- "the finger" to a passing motorist. The man geously in an attempt to provoke your response. Don't stopped his car an chased my son. By Dr. let him. Try ignoring his outrageous behavior. I came running out to intervene. My son Try not to let your son provoke you. Suppose after the denied it, calling the man a liar. I asked my James and finger-flipping incident, you had said nothing. Instead, son's friend who also denied that my son had you suggested the two of you go inside and make Jell-0 done it. Mary Kenny for Dad. # . . . Yet I know he did, so I lectured him and sent Or you suggested something very active. Yotr chal- him to his room. There he destroyed things, geous hairdo. Your hair is dyed orange with streaks of lenged him, "I have a quarter that says you can't run including his stereo. The more I get after him, green. On top is a bird cage which houses a live singing around the house three times in less than a minute." the worse he seems to get. Please help. (Indi- canary. However irrelevant these responses may seem to you, ana) I might respond by saying, "You really have guts. I they offer you the opportunity to give your son the atten- Telling a child to stop doing a certain thing and then could never do that. What a wonderfully unusual idea." tion he craves but for something good. You can give him adding punishments does not always work. Sometimes, That would be encouraging. You would feel noticed. your time and notice for making Jell-0 or for being a good as you describe in you letter, it even seems to make Or I might respond, "You look awful. How can you runner, not for provoking you. matters worse. go around like that? Why can't you wear your hair like Ignoring certain provocative behaviors is not doing Even when a lecture sounds reasonable, even when a a normal person?" nothing. It could be the best way to get rid of them. But punishment seems to hurt a lot, there is always the risk You might be discouraged or you might think, "I really do not ignore your child. that the discipline will be rewarding by providing too got to him. He sure noticed me." Children need attention. Be careful and selective in much time and attention. When it does, the bad behavior Now imagine that I said nothing. You walked in what you respond to and give most of your time and may continue because of this secondary gain. coiffured outrageously and I simply went about our attention to desirable behavior. Imagine coming into my office with a totally outra- business. I never noticed your hairdo. You probably (Copyright (c) 1988 by NC News Service) Confronting the school bully I remember it well, the year of our neighborhood bully. concerns. This fear often results in feigning illness or He was eleven when he moved in and twelve when he skipping school. In the extreme, it has even resulted in moved out, a pattern of life that may have caused his be- suicide. havior and the family's frequent moves. In an effort to address the problem, some schools He wasn't a happy child and he had no friends but he incorporate handling personal anger in their curricula. had control over the neighborhood and schoolyard. So By They teach alternate ways of reacting to conflict: avoid- much control that mothers took turns standing outside ing, negotiating, and cooling off before reacting. They before and after school to protect their children from Dolores also teach victims the best methods to use in dealing with him. He so terrified one little girl she developed school bullies. phobia and became physically ill. Curran Some parents object to this kind of education on the One in seven children in our society is either a bully or grounds that it detracts from basics and invades family a victim. So it's a problem that affects all of us. If one physical force to intimidate others. Their behavior pre- privacy. eleven year-old boy can change the nature of a neighbor- vents them from making friends, thus intensifying their They hold that the job of teaching children to deal with hood in an incredibly short time, it becomes a community low self-image. They're on a merry-go-round they can't anger lies with the parents. issue. get off without help but they reject help because they I disagree with their objection. Parents who cannot What creates a bully? The February, 1988 issue of don't see their behavior as the problem. deal with anger cannot teach children to do so. If the Psychology Today offers a thoughtful piece on the topic, Which brings us to a third characteristic of bullies: cycle is to be broken it has to be taught outside the home, "School Yard Menace," by Marjory Roberts. For parents they are paranoid. If someone accidentally brushes into in school, church, and organized sports. and teachers of bullies and victims, it's worth finding and them, they perceive it as deliberate hostility and react Parents who have children who show signs of being reading. violently. They're ready to explode at any moment so bullies or bullied need to speak out and support schools The major shared trait of bullies is that they themselves others avoid them, which adds to their paranoia. who deal with the issue. are bullied by parents and/or older siblings. Abuse and Because bullies grow up into even more aggressive If the school is not dealing with it, parents might ask for violence are common methods of discipline in the home. adults, they are likely to become wife and child abusers, a session or two of parenting education to help them deal When a parent hits a child to stop a behavior, the child hits thus perpetuating the cycle. One in four will have a with it. a sibling or classmate for the same reason. criminal record by age thirty compared with one in In the end, schools, parents, and communities can Secondly, many bullies feel ignored, neglected or twenty among non-bullying children. either nurture or retard the growth of violent adults in the unwanted by their parents which results in low self- What about their victims? In a 1983 study, students coming generation by educating or ignoring the bully. esteem. I an attempt to regain self-worth, they use names "fear of bullies" as one of their most serious (c. 1988 Alt Publishing Co.) PAGE 22 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2, Entertainment Pee-wee takes the big plunge to manhood The following are capsule re- bling old house after they wash overboard lacks good charaterizations and some key Director Ferdinand Fairfax jumps from views of movies recently reviewed from her father's (John Schuck) ship. Her dramatic elements. Sexual promiscuity one farfetched turn to another, with little by the U.S. Catholic Conference outrageous antics with neighborhood pregnancy outside marriage, excessive sense of menace or suspense until the Department of Communication. kids result in her being briefly housed in alcohol consumption, off-camera suicide, most improbable climax. an orphanage. some profanity. « Some rough language and comic-book Peppy music, bad acting and The U.S. Catholic Conference classifi- violence. "Big Top Pee-wee" unimaginative direction by Ken Annakin. cation is A-III—adults. The U.S. Catholic Conference classifi- Pee-wee Herman's (Paul Reubens) The U.S.Catholic Conference classifi- The Motion Picture Association of cation is A-II—adults and adolescents. latest extravaganza lushly directed by The Motions Picture Association Randal Kleiser sees the zany child- "*\ of America rating is PG—parental man mature past puberty into a young guidance suggested. gentleman farmer with a talking pig, a USCC family guide to movies on video hotdog tree, a school teacher fiancee (Penelope Ann Miller) and his first NFAV YORK (NC) — A new book, "The Family Guide to Movies on Video," has "A Nightmare on Elm screen kiss with her rival, a trapeze been compiled by U.S. Cailiolic Conference reviewers and provides brief reviews Street 4 : artist (Valeria Golino), who crashes and ratings on thousands of contemporary films on television and videocassette. The Dream Master" on his property with a circus. Colorful The 331 -page book contains "descriptions and evaluations of virtually all motion rcus activity and gorgeous produc- pictures in national release to American theaters" between I%6 and VKi'J, according Freeddy the Slasher (Robert tion values. to USCC staff member and media reviewer Henry Hcrx. Englund) is back in another inept Aside from the kiss, Pee-wee's Hcrx and former USCC staff member Tony Zaza edited the book. The guide sequel about a child murderer who sexual blossoming and loss of virgin- provides both USCC classifications and Motion Picture Association of America returns from the dead to take revenge ity is implied with hackneyed images ratings. in the dreams of his teen-age victims. that will not be lost on adults but may The USCC system uses five classifications: A-I — general patronage: A-II •• - Directed by Renny Harlin, the fly over the heads of young children. adults and adolescents, A-III - adults; A-I V — adults, with reservations; and O — plot strings together a series of grue- The U.S. Catholic Conference clas- morally offensive. some gore for no other purpose than sification is A-II — adults and MPAA ratings arc: G — general audiences; PG — parental guidance suggested; shock effect, some nudity and rough adolescents. PG-13 -- special parental guidance advised for viewers under age 13; R language. The Motion Picture Association of restricted, viewers under age 17 not admitted. The U.S. Catholic Conference America rating is PG—parental guid- Although the book primarily covers films from the late 1960s through laLe 1980s, classification is O~morally offen- ance suggested. it also evaluates such older works as the 1930 Marx Brothers' comedy "Animal sive. Crackers," the 1939 classic "Gone With the Wind," and "Abe Lincoln in Illinois," The Motion Picture Association made in 1940. of America rating is R~restricted. "Die Hard" Published by Crossroad, 370 Lexington Avc. New York, N.Y. 10017. The price of the book is S24.95 in hardcover and $12.95 in paperback. When a band of savvy terrorists "Bandits" take over a L.A. high-rise on Christ- Sentimental but stylish French ro- mas Eve, they're no match for Bruce ance about an aging crook, his Willis as a New York cop who just daughter and a handsome, daring happens to be attending his estranged cation is A-I — general patronage. America rating is R—restricted. young crook. wife's (Bonnie Bedelia) office party at the TheMotion Picture Association of Directed by Claude Lelouch, the time. America rating is G—general audiences. romance is characteristically glossy and *••, As directed by John McTiernan, there "The Rescue" slick, but there is some substance to the are many suspenscful thrills and chills, "Cocktail" Implausible fantasy about four teen- characters and their feelings. Several much humorous banter and in-jokes that agers and a 10-year-old who rescue their brief scenes of violence, a flash of nudity will have audiences screaming and cheer- Ablue-collarversionoP'BrightLights, Navy fathers from imprisonment in a and implied sexual situations. ing. But there is also much intense, Big City" in which a young man (Tom North Korean prison camp. The U.S. Catholic Conference classifi- graphic violence within this conscience- Their larksih, bloodless entry into the cations is A-III-adults. less brutal terrorist takeover and some fortress is something the Hardy Boys Not rated by the Motion Picture Asso- profanity. might pull off, but not ragtag Navy brats. ciation of America. The U.S. Catholic Conference classifi- MOVIE CAPSULES cation is O — morally offensive. TheMotion Picture Association of America rating is R — restricted. Cruise) learns the ropes about life and Caution. love as a career bartender in New York. 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(EWTN) is carried on some cabl.1 channels in South Florida: Q'Focus on Life'lnEnglishwithFather Dan Kubala, every • 'Glory of God' With Father John Bertolucci, on the Trinity check with your local cable company. third Sunday, 8:30 a.m. on WSVN-CH. 7; next air date is Sept. 18. Radio programs • TV Mass in English every Sunday, 7:30 a.m., on WPLG- • 'Blessed Are the Music Makers' Hosted by Mary Beth Father Jose Nickse, Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on WQBA, 1140 AM, and at 5:30 a.m. on Super Q, 107.5 FM CH. 10. Kunde, Sundays at 9 p.m. on WKAT, 1360 AM • TV Mass in Spanish every Sunday, 10 a.m. on WLTV- • 'Los Caminos de Dios' Hosted by Father Jose Her- • 'Lifeline' Hosted by Father Paul Vuturo, Sundays at 9:30 nando, Sundays at 8 a.m. on WQBA, 1140 AM CH. 23; and 9 a.m. on WSCV-CH. 51. p.m. on WKAT, 1360 AM. Topics: Sept4, St. John Vianney • 'Unity' In English with Mary Ross Agosta, airs three times College Seminary; Sept. 11, Religious Education & CCD 3 'Domingo Feliz' Hosted by Father Angel Villaronga a week on Educational Cable Channel 2 (all Dade County 3 'The Rosary' Sponsored by the World Association of and Bishop Agustfn Roman, Sundays at 9 a.m. on WRHC, cable companies); Mondays, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.; 1550 AM Falima, Saturdays at noon on WEXY, 1520 AM Fridays,9:30 a.m. Topics: Wcekof Aug.28: Family Life 3 'Una Historia de la Vida' Hosted by Pepe Alonso, in the 80's; Week of Sept. 4: Catholic Community produced by Kerygma, Sundays at 5:15 a.m. on WAQI, 710 Services. In Spanish AM • 'Nuestra Familia' In Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on • 'Conflictos Humanos' HostedbyFather Angel Villaronga, • 'Una Vida Mejor' Hosted by Pepc Alonso, Thursdays WLTV-CH. 23. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. on WRHC, at 12:30 a.m. on WOCN, 1450 AM • "New Breed of Man' / 'El Hombre Nuevo' Hosted by 1550 AM Father Ricardo Castellanos, on the Trinity Broadcasting Net- • "En Busca de la Felicidad' Hosted by Fathers Francisco In Creole work (WHFT-CH. 45), Sundays at 9 a.m. in En-glish and Santana and Fedcrico Capdcpon, Mondays, Wednesdays and • 'Kok la Chante' (The Rooster Crows) Sponsored by the Saturdays at 5 p.m. in Spanish. Fridays at 2 p.m. on WAQI, 710 AM Haitian Catholic Center, Sundays at 7 a.m. on WVCG, 1080 • Cable Programming On Storer Cable (Acts / Public • 'Panorama Catolico' Hostedby Sister Bertha Penabad and Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 / PAGE 23 Cathedral fundraiser Nov. 5 The annual Cathedral Fund Raising McFadden, the well-known spiritual direc- Champagne Luncheon will be held Nov. 5 tor for those who have gone to visit at the Radisson Mart Plaza. Proceeds from Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, where, since this benefit will help to offset the deficit of 1981, there have been reported apparitions St. Mary's Cathedral. of Our Lady. Father McFadden is active in The guest of honor at the luncheon will the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in be Msgr. Bryan O. Walsh, executive direc- Chester, PA. For reservations and more tor of the Ministry of Christian Services of information, please call St. Mary's Cathe- the Archdiocese. A special award will be dral at 759-4531 in Miami. given to Marie Palmer for her lifetime of service to the Cathedral parish. The guest speaker will be Father John Priestless week Sept. 12-16 Pastoral care program set The week of September 12 The pastoral care training program through the 16 the priests of the Arch- will begin again in the fall in three loca- diocese of Miami will participate in tions— one in Broward at Holy Cross Convocation '88 on Miami Beach. Hospital in English (Sept. 16-Nov. 18) This occasion allows priests an oppor- and two in Dade: one at Mercy Hospital in tunity to collaborate on issues of the Spanish (Sept. 23-Dec. 2) and one at Bon 80's including time management, adult Secours Hospital in English (Sept. 28- faith development and faith and justice. Solidarity Dec. 7). Course subjects include Psycho- Fr. Frank McNulty, known for his While in Poland recently to visit relatives, Father Thomas Wenski, logical Principals of the Sick Person, The comments on behalf of the American director of the Archdiocese's Haitian Catholic Center, ran into Lech Aging Process, and Scriptural and Theo- priests to Pope John Paul II last Sep- Walesa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and leader of Poland's logical Foundations of Pastoral Care. tember, is the keynote speaker for the Solidarity labor movement. The two men exchanged brief greetings in Registration fee is $25. For more informa- Polish outside the Church of St. Brigitte in Gdansk, which is known as opening ceremony. the "parish church" of the Solidarity movement. tion call the Office of Lay Ministry at 757- Convocation '88 will conclude 6241 (Dade) or 525-5157 (Broward). with the ordination of deacon Stephen O'Hallaat St. Mary's Cathedral on Fri- NCCJ hosts immigration institute Nov. 30- Dec. 2 day, September 16th. The National conference of Christians since the amnesty deadline; federal poli- posed by new immigration, including a and Jews (NCCJ) will offer a major na- cies on state and local budgets and social review of options dealing with tensions Mothers Without tional institute entitled, "How Immigration services; should local police enforce the between immigrants and the criminal jus- Impacts on the Criminal System" on Nov. immigration law; as well as other issues tice system. Delegates to the conference Custody group 30—Dec. 2 at the Biscayne Bay Marriott significant to criminal justice profession- are expected from many cities across the Hotel and Marina. Nationally-known als and community leaders. United States. formed speakers and experts in the field will ad- The conference will offer tools to For more information call the NCCJ A Miami chapter of Mothers Without dress topics such as: What is happening cope more effectively with the dilemmas office at 667-6438. Custody is forming to give support to mothers who for various reasons do not New nursing care facility being built near Barry have custody of their children. A 150-bed, one-story skilled nursing uled for Summer 1989. pital also jointly operate the Barry/ St. The organization, started in 1981, has care facility is under construction east of Students from Barry's School of Francis Foot Care Center located at 7636 grown to 90 chapters nationwide. There the campus of Barry University. A joint Nursing, School of Social Work and N.E. 4th Court in Miami. Students and are an estimated 1.5 million mothers with- project by St. Francis Hospital in Miami School of Podiatry will gain practical interns from Barry's School of Podiatric out custody in the U.S. Beach and Barry University, the facility experience in the facility, a direct tie to the Medicine train under licensed practioners will provide health care for the aged in academic mission of Barry University. at the facility. "I know there are a lot of mothers in need of confinement. Completion is sched- Barry University and St. Francis Hos- this area who do not have their children and Prayer petitions feel the need for support and information," Its a date The employees of the Archdiocese of said Nitza Espaillat, who is organizing the Miami Pastoral Center gather each Mon- new chapter. She said society sometimes places biases on these women and the An audio visual presentation de- day morning to pray for intentions of you, Center, 16400 N.W. 32nd Ave., Miami. $20 group can help. Some reasons mothers scribing the Veterans' Peace Convoy's effort to (includes lunch). Talk by Fr. Thomas Keating, our brothers and sisters of the Archdiocese. bring humanitarian aid to Nicaragua is set for renown expert on centering prayer. For more Petitions will be included in our individual might not have custody are voluntary re- Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic information call Food for the Poor at 975- daily prayers each week as well as during linquishing, court decision, kidnapping by Church in Kendall. This will be the first of a 0000. this special time of community prayers. the father, or state intervention. "Go on montly forum series. The Community Stroke Support Anyone with a prayer request is invited to loving," is the group's slogan, she pointed The Corpus Christi Lay Carmelite Group of Bon Secours Hospital-Villa write to: Prayer Petition, Archdiocese of out. Community will hold their next meeting Maria Nursing Center, 1050N.E. 125thSt., Miami, 9401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fl. For further information, call 264- Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. at St. Raymond Church, 3475 North Miami, meets the first and third Wed- 33138. 4524 in Miami, after 7 p.m. S.W. 17th St., Miami, Fl. nesdays of each month at 2 p.m. in the Court Holy Spirit #1912, Catholic boardroom. Former stroke patients, family Lay ministry program accepting applications Daughters of the Americas will hold their regu- members and friends are encouraged to come. lar business meeting Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. at St. For more information call 891-8850. The Office of Lay Ministry is accept- for both the Dade and Broward areas. ing applications for its two-year School of There will be an orientation session for all Elizabeth Gardens, Pompano Beach. Anyone A Scriptural Day of Recollection wishing to transfer or become a member may Ministry/Ecclesial Lay Ministry Program. applicants on September 7 at 7:30 p.m. at will occur on Sept. 17 based on "The This program is open to men and women the Archdiocese of Miami Pastoral Center. contact C. Clermont at 943-3259. Prophetic Message of the Hebrew Scriptures" A Prayer and Social Justice work- with a demonstrated commitment to Christ at the St. Thomas University Convocation Hall. and the Catholic Church who wish to serve For more information please call the shop will be held on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to $5 per person. For more information call 625- the people of South Florida. 5:30 p.m. St. Thomas University Convocation 6000, Ext. 141. 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There's music, laughter, and good red letters personally because he felt he "had Cruises, fellowship "I've had men come up to me who say wine. to be true to his principles" and face the Now, becauseof the successof Henry's they've beenaway from thechurchfor 18 At least, I've always found it so: criticism of many people in the commu- Hideaway, the parish is able to attract years and that they like our style of trying Benedicamus Domino!'" nity. high-caliber groups such as the Ink Spots to mingle with everybody and they've N "Some people were very vitriolic... and while charging relatively low admission come back to the practice of their faith." ' 30th anniversary, said that we would be responsible for prices (between $5 and $15). In addition It is a matter of conviction to him that people becoming alcoholics," he recalls. to bands, dances at the parish hall usually religion is meant to be joyous and that Synod Mass on TV include entertainment by singers, magi- being a good Christian should never ex- On the whole, however, he is able to The Archdiocese of Miami is cians, comedians, or musical revues. Not clude enjoying yourself in the company look back at all the media attention with a celebrating its 30lh anniversary on surprisingly, they are well attended — of other people. smile. Friday, Oct. 7. Archbishop Edward tickets to the New Year's Eve dance, for "Christ himself was very outgoing and "I was very pleased that every thing was McCarthy has selected this occasion instance, have to be reserved four months social to attract 12 men as apostles to done in a very positive matter. Newspaper to promulgate the results of the in advance. leave their avocation of fishing, to go to journalists had a field day talking about Synod. Because of the importance of the wedding feast of Cana of Galilee, the 'holy water on the rocks' or different The surrounding Jewish community both events, the Archdiocese will multiplication of the loaves and fishes, types of beverages ('Blue Nun', "The has participated in many of these activi- broadcast the Mass live from St. there are so many joyous occasions in the Christian Brothers'), but I was very ties. Once a year they generously attend a Mary's Cathedral. It will also be si- $50 a plate dinner and several Jewish life of Christ." pleased with the positive approach they mulcast in Spanish. couples and a rabbi are regulars at Suddenly, the pastor straightens up in took." WCIX- Channel 6 will telecast Henry's Hideaway. his chair, his eyes focusing momentarily Thepublicityhashelpedtodrawpeople- the Mass live from 7:30 to 9 p.m. A on a distant object. The listener intui- to the parish. In fact, Henry's Hideaway St. Henry's has also sponsored ten documentary on the Archdiocese of tively feels a poem or a song coming on. has even become something of a minor cruises to Europe and the Caribbean over Miami will precede the Mass, from 7 the years. They are currently planning a It does: tourist attraction. The parish stocks a rack to 7:30 p.m. of shirts and caps with the name of the pub trip to London to see Broadway shows "There's a poem by Hilaire Belloc 10- Amusements.Parties, Etc. 38-Retirement homes Retirement Homes West Palm Beach SPORT FISHING PARKVIEW MANOR HELEN C. RETIREMENT HOME THE PENNSYLVANIA CAPT. JOHN CALLAN 12221 W.Dixie Hwy. N.Miami Call RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 947-4081 Supportive care for Seniors. Operated by the 24 hr. supervision. 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NC News Service Even little children can see that Nature has its seasons. crocuses and nature's annual rebirth Spring is when birds come home in the spring proclaim Jesus' to nest, willows burst with little resurrection. Only the most jaded puffs and crocuses defy winter's fail to perk up when nature's last straggling flurries. gradual slide into darkness reverses Summer is when the com stands its course at Christmas, with the proudly in the fields, blueberries promise that now the light of day ripen and crickets, sing endlessly in again will lengthen, and we the midday heat. celebrate the birth of the light of the In fall the air turns nippy, frost world. puts the finishing touches on the In the Southern Hemisphere, of maples and trees burst into color to course, everything is different. I gently shed their leaves. once experienced early spring in Then, in winter, ice covers the Chile at the beginning of September. lakes, snow drifts across frost- Up north everything was turning to hardened fields, sunlight turns to fall. gold and shadows stretch deep blue Even in the Northern Hemisphere on cold, clean snow. there are wide variations in the That is nature's year as I world of nature. Along the Gulf of experienced it over and over again Mexico, winter is when the birds in my native state of Maine. It was come home to visit. In the beautiful. Every season had its Southwest, it is when you can walk excitement. the mountain trails without much Nature's year bears another year, fear of snakes. In large parts of a spiritual year, on its robust Alaska, winter is when the sun shoulders. We call that year the disappears almost altogether. church's year, a year celebrated in Still, wherever you go, there is a the liturgy. It also is called the rhythm to nature's year. And, even liturgical year. though in ways vastly different Like nature, the church has its throughout the world, nature's year seasons, beginning with Advent remains in harmony with the and followed by Christmas. Of church's year. course, there is Lent and the weeks In North America, for example, of Easter celebration climaxing in spring and Easter are inseparable. Pentecost. "The Church's year not only is in harmony with the year of nature, but also follows Everything speaks of Jesus' resur- Like the seasons of nature, those nature's rhythms," writes. Blessed Sacrament Father Eugene LaVerdiere. For rection. In South America, however, in the church year celebrate life, example, "even little children can see that crocuses and nature's annual rebirth in it is actually fall when North Amer- growth, maturity, death and rebirth. the spring proclaim Jesus' resurrection." (NC sketch) ica sees spring. Everything announ- There is a wonderful harmony ces Good Friday and the celebration between the year of nature and the of God, the year of nature calls for call for the celebration of salvation. of Jesus' suffering and death. year of the church. celebration. Its seasons call for the The church's year not only is in harmony Perhaps it is good to remember That is as it should be as we celebration of creation. with the year of nature, but also follows the southern parts of the world when move through periods of longing, To those who are sensitive to God's nature's rhythm. At Easter, when the we celebrate Easter in the north. fulfillment, suffering and rejoicing. presence in the life of Christ, the year of the resurrection and new life of Jesus is For there can be no Easter without To those attuned to the presence church also calls for celebration. Its seasons celebrated, we delight in the spring warmth, Good Friday. Holy ties that bind the sacred to the ordinary By Father David K. O'Rourke, OP of the Lord. I know that for every hour I spend in the sacristy preparing for the Easter NC News Service liturgies, I probably spend another in the kitchen cooking the dinners that are so When I was young my birthday was a special day. Not because it was my much a part of our entire Easter celebration. All of which is to say that the ordinary birthday, but because it also was the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. One of my things of life are holy. town's two parishes was named for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, so every year in mid- But the church also believes that time is holy. The church has a calendar of saints' July the parishioners — mainly Italian-Americans — put on a three-day celebration. days and special seasons, like Advent and Lent, that covers the entire year. This It began with a high Mass. At night, the streets near the church were shut down for calendar is not simply a listing of isolated events. Rather, it tries to emphasize the a street festival featuring a band, rides and special foods. There were fireworks at the flow of the year. end. The whole town turned out for the fiesta. It was a festival, for there were public It is no accident, of course, that religious street festivals coincide with the summer celebrations. It also was a feast in the common meaning of the word, for we certainly months when people spend so much of their evenings pleasantly out of doors. In the took full advantage of the abundance of southern, Italian specialties prepared for the Catholic tradition, the holy is tied to life and to time. And one more thing: The holy occasion. And it was a feast, a time of celebration. is celebrated. Feast days like that one and the others in the church's calendar are based on two Celebrations imply familiarity. This suggests that familiarity with God is part of Catholic beliefs: that life is holy; and that time is holy. The Catholic tradition does our faith. Unlike some religious traditions that keep their distance from anything not segregate the holy. We do not try to say that God and the things of God are to be sacred, Christianity says that God is approachable. found only in sacred places away from normal life. To the contrary, we celebrate We do not stand awestruck at a distance, overwhelmed at the presence of God Christmas as much in the dining room and the living room as in the parish church. among us. Rather, we celebrate this presence. As a matter a fact, we celebrate it in Catholic traditions emphasize the strong ties that bind the family table with the table the normal course of life's events. By Father John Castelot You can sec how important it was for the Israelites to Scriptures NC News Service remember the past in their constant remembrance of the Remembering the saints is not just a matter of exodus from slavery in Egypt. They regarded the nostalgia. People cannot appreciate their identity apart exodus as an amazing intervention of God's saving from their roots. love in their lives. It led to their formation as a nation, Glorious The saints are a reminder of what is possible for God's special people. people who are open to the word of God. As St. Every year at Passover the Jews still recall, celebrate Augustine remarked after contemplating the exemplary and relive that event. But it is important to understand figures Christians who preceded him: "If these men and what the notion of "remembering" meant to the women did it, why not I?" Israelites. It involved not simply the mental recall of Some people say that Israel invented history. Other an event long ago. To "remember" meant to bring the to live by nations kept annals, records of their exploits. There past event into the present and relive it. And this were those, like the Greeks, who eventually got around renewed hope. to writing genuine history. But Israel first gave us the Take a look at the Old Testament book of Sirach. Its science of remembering and interpreting the past. author, Jesus ben Sirach, devoted his eight final PAGE 26 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 Know Your Faith A feast day frame of mind Why the Church celebrates Easter and Christmas and the 'birthdays' of saints By Dolores Leckey NC News Service When my children were small, visits to the dentist caused fear and trembling. I'd try to calm the shakiest of them with assurance that I would be praying to St. Apollonius, patron of dentists — and, I presume, of the dentists' patients, or at least of teeth. We invoked St. Genesius for help with school plays, St. Joseph when friends were in need of a new home, St. Cecelia around piano recital time. Of course, we kept St. Anthony before us as we searched for lost kittens, lost car keys and, occasionally, lost report cards. The saints and their "specialties" were part of my own growing up — a secure part — and I naturally tried to incorporate this aspect of the body of Christ into my new family. Saints and their feast days remind Catholics "that each day is an invitation to celebrate some aspect of life," writes Dolores Leckey. She tells how familyobservances of But saintly intercession was only one feast days -- as well as praying to the "specialty" saints when the situation warranted it -- valuable and valued aspect of the helped her children to know genuine heroes and heroines. Catholic tradition of the communion of (NC sketch by Michele Grandison Smith) saints. family picnic. Prominently in evidence The feast days of the holy men and were banners and photographs of the women revered in the calendar of the new saint in modern day shirt and tie, saints provided my growing family with Christianspeak 4 looking every bit like one's favorite markers along the way: moments to uncle. remember heroes and heroines, so The lay-ness of the new saint was important in the lives of children. underscored in the offertory procession Clearly the great feasts of Christmas year. The roster of saints' days gave preparatory consultation for the 1987 when a stethoscope, vitamins and other and Easter arc the anchors for a feast some coherence to my world of young world Synod of Bishops on the vocation elements of the healing profession were day frame of mind. The whole world children and complex responsibilities. and mission of the laity, expressed hope brought to the altar. These were signs celebrates at those times. But there are The feast of St. Therese of Lisieux in that the synod would recommend that that the work of people's hands is a other special days, too. October or St. Francis Xavier in ordinary lay people who exemplified means of sanctification, if we let it be. My family celebrated the feast of the December somehow steadied my nearly Gospel values be recognized as saints. The ancient tradition of our church Three Kings with a special cake fragmented life. That hope was realized when several holds that the date of death (the true containing three shiny pennies. It always was possible to find some lay people were added to the canon of "birthday") is the designated feast day Whichever child found a penny — or point of connection between my the saints during the synod. of saints. Perhaps I'm attracted to St. against the odds, all three —had the mundane, suburban life and the exploits On Oct. 25,1987,1 attended the Joseph Moscati because he entered honor of singing "We Three Kings of of a John of the Cross. Did John long canonization of Giuseppe Moscati, a eternal life on my birthday, April 12. Orient Are" as a solo. for God? So did I. Was he misunder- layman, a research doctor and a Or perhaps it is because Moscati, After Three Kings Day were the stood? So was I, or so I thought. parishioner in Naples, Italy. The pictured in an ordinary shirt and collar, feasts of St. Blaise, who protected our Still, lay people often long for saints ceremony was held in St. Peter's says to me, "If I can be a Gospel throats, St. Valentine, who had a secular whose outward lives more closely Square. It overflowed with families, Christian, so can you. Take up your following, St. Patrick who called forth resemble their own. Where were the with young and old, with people who cross andlbllow the Lord." special food and special songs and an husbands, wives, government workers, believed that Moscati was truly with Feast days are the church's gift to us, occasional original poem, and St. lawyers and musicians who gave glory God. reminding us that each day is an Benedict, who was freely quoted to God through their work and I sat in the midst of people from invitation to celebrate some aspect of because of his unfailing wisdom. relationships? Moscati's parish. The experience was a life, reminding us, too, that we belong to So it went through a whole calendar Many U.S. Catholics, during the mixture of pilgrimage, sports event and a very large family of believers. chapters to praising Israel's great ancestors. His recall the brink of extinction as a people. The Assyrians letter to the Hebrews to write a long passage of all the "greats" of Israel's history up to his own day erased the 10 northern tribes in 722 B.C. The remarkably like the chapter I cited in Sirach. bespeaks his justifiable pride in his people and their Babylonians crushed what was left of the nation in 587 Hebrews is written to Christians apparently in place in God's plan. A.D. danger of losing or abandoning their identity. But it is more. It is a way to hang on to the people's It looked like the end of the road. But strong people The author begins with a sort of definition of identity. They have a history of which they can be like the prophet Ezckiel refused to give up hope. The faith as "the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen" (11:1). For the Israelites, to 'remember' meant to bring the past Then he proceeds to detail faith's power in the lives of the key figures in salvation history, event into the present and relive it. And this renewed hope. beginning with Abel and ending with those countless people who suffered for their faith. proud, a long line of ancestors who responded people's glorious past was evidence that God had a His conclusion is: "Since we are surrounded heroically to God's call, and they are in that same purpose for them. They must hang on. by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us... illustrious line. It is this respect for the past and its continuing persevere in running the race that lies before us" Throughout the centuries the Israelites often were on importance that led the author of the New Testament (12:1-2). Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988 / PAGE 27 Back Priest's project: an act of love By Patrick Slattery farmer with 10 children of his own, became involved. Since then, he has never said no to his original ST. MARY'S RIDGE, Wis. (NC)—Spending commitment. time as a seminarian in the Mississippi River delta Kinsman's farm, near Lime Ridge, has for years helped Father Roger Scheckel discern his call to the been the center of the program's activities. priesthood. Two old, reconditioned school buses are parked in. Now, as a Wisconsin pastor, Father Scheckel has a shed on the farm. They make about a dozen, 2,000- helped the white residents of Summit, Norwalk and mile round trips yearly. St. Mary's Ridge come together with the black fami- "Jack's generosity is absolutely incredible," Father lies of Itta Bena, Tchula and Lexington, Miss. Scheckel said. "As a role model, he's been agift to me from God. He does with his life what Jesus asked us to do — 'If people want to do some- to be a servant of others." Father Scheckel recalls his own first trip to Missis- thing to counteract the evil sippi, made as a college freshman-seminarian in 1974, of racism, I can't think of as his first real social justice experience. "What inspired me was the friendship we made," he anything better than being said. "The poor became real, they became our involved in this program.' friends." Father Scheckel made a deeper commitment to the -Fr. Scheckel project than many of his contempories, returning to Mississippi one summer to work in an advocacy program on a Choctaw Indian reservation. As part of an exchange program, Project Self-Help Utilizing his own farm background, he also and Awareness, 13 Mississippi children arrived in rounded up several loads of calves and pigs that were July to stay with some of Father Schekel's parish- transported to Mississippi to help rural residents ioners in the Diocese of La Crosse. there be more self-sufficient. Catholics in the Diocese of Madison, Wis., also Father Roger Scheckel kneels to pat a calf being held He estimates that he has made about 20 trips to Mis- have become pariticipants. by Billy Walker as Steve Brayer (center) of Tchula, sissippi over the years. The goal of the program is to foster interracial Miss., looks on. (NC photo) Coordinators match up children and hosts, with understanding and break down stereotype, the priest efforts made to place the visitors among families with said. back to the civil rights movement of the 1960s, when Wisconsin children of the same age and sex. "If people want to do something to counteract the civil rights advocates who had participated in freedom marches in In addition to bringing children from Mississippi, evil of racism, I can't think of anything better than Mississippi expressed interest in doing more. So the exchange the program takes Wisconsin residents—usually col- being involved in this program," he said. began. lege students and seminarians—to live with families Project Self-Help and Awareness can be traced Soon after the project started, Jack Kinsman, a Catholic dairy in rural Mississippi. Traffic ministers working at St.Rose By Maureen Nuesca Some parishioners donated their time and labor to make improvements in the CHULA VISTA, California (NC)— parking lot. Two-way radios and bright orange jack- When the lot is filled, the rest of the cars ets are the vestments for an unusual new are directed to supplemental parking sur- ministry at St. Rose of Lima Parish in. rounding the church and the parish Chula Vista, a Southern California city just a few miles from the Mexican border. To bring an end to growing traffic jams before an after Sunday Masses, theparish established a traffic control ministry in doors and meeting April. people. We are like Msgr. Charles Young, St. Rose pastor, said the traffic problem stemmed for a public relations for parking lot, with only 177 spaces, that is the church.' too small for the church, which seats 750. Parishioners who volunteered to re- solve the mess held numerous meetings - Marie Sauber to develop a comprehensive traffic and parking plan for Sundays and holy days, he said. school. They doubled the number of spaces for The key to the new system, the pastor Marie Sauber, traffic control minister.directs traffic in the parking lot of .the handicapped in the parking lot and said, is the traffic control ministers, with St. Rose of Lima Church in Chula Vista, Calif. (NC photo) reserved other spaces for those engaged their orange jackets and two-way radios, in liturgical ministries at each Mass. who are strategically stationed to direct to 20. Marie Sauber, the only female volun- They set up new traffic-flow patterns the flow of traffic and greet parishioners "They perform a tremendous service teer, said she wishes more women would and a loading zone for cars to drop off or before and after Mass. and are very dedicated people," he said. become involved. "I love being outdoors pick up passengers before and after each Msgr. Young said he has 10 traffic "It's a service to the people, and that is and meeting people," she said. "We are service. control volunteers and hopes to build up what minister means—service." like public relations for the church." Are we speaking the same language? By Hilda Young mother of two toddlers.. game to the zoo. The Monkeys then went For me block connotes an obstacle in NC New Service At one point we realized we weren't to a pen which, of course, I recalled as a one's path; for her it is a playpen toy. speaking the same language. I was talk- writing instrument. Change to me is a command directed at I have discovered the newest commu- ing about loads as a fee charged in the Strained for me is how I feel after ex- teen-agers after sending them to the store nication gap. It rivals the traditional teen- purchase of mutual funds. ercise or when car pooling teen-agers. tobuy a gallon of milk with a$20bill. To parent brand of miscommunication. She thought I was talking about some- For my cousin, it's an adjective for vege- my cousin, it is associated with diapers It knows no race, creed or credit status. thing in a diaper. tables. and is something she and her husband I have no doubt it will become the topic of It happened over and over again. I Is Teddy a Kennedy's first name or a argue about. hundreds of talk shows as soon as some- thought sesame was a seed invented by ragged, one-eyed object that a toddler We were close on rattle which is some- one writes a book about it. the McDonald's people. She thought it won't sleep without? thing her 18-month-old plays with in his I call it the DIAPER—Don't Infants was the first word in a children's TV My cousin and I had a horrible time pen and something my teens do to my Affect Parents' English Radically?— program. with the words pacifier and bottle. cage. gap. I stumbled upon it during a conver- For her crib was a place the Monkeys We finally called them synonyms and I wonder if this will get me an invitation sation with my .26-year-old cousin, the slept. My thoughts raced from a card let it go at that. from Donohue? PAGE 28 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, September 2,1988