THANKSGIVING MASS FOR NEW SAINT IN ST COLUMBA’S, OBAN SEE PAGE 2

Holy Father elevates 24 new cardinals Page Cardinal Keith O’Brien and Bishop Philip Tartaglia join celebrations in Rome 24

No 5392 New website at www.sconews.co.uk Friday November 26 2010 | 90p Church steadfast on doctrine ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL Experts say Pope Benedict XVI’s comments on HIV and condoms in new book have been misunderstood

By Liz Leydon their use can be justified on pragmatic grounds as a policy of AIDS prevention. POPE Benedict XVI’s latest com- “The Pope suggests that in excep- ments on HIV, condoms and sexual- tional circumstances use of a condom ity have been misinterpreted as a could be a ‘first step’ in someone change in Catholic teaching, accord- recognising their moral responsibility, ing to Church experts. but it is not the last step. The only In what has been perceived as a dra- responsible moral response is to find a matic statement, The Holy Father says different way of living altogether. in a new book that the use of a condom “It is also important to note that in JOHN DEIGHAN could be ‘a first step in the direction of the same answer, the Pope says: ‘We a moralisation, a first assumption of cannot solve the problem by distribut- believes MSPs will reject responsibility’ in relation to male pros- ing condoms.’” Margo MacDonald’s titution, HIV and AIDS. He makes the The Scottish Catholic International statement in German journalist Peter Aid Fund, an agency of the Bishops’ proposed legislation Seewald’s book Light of the World: Conference of Scotland, is taking the Page 3 The Pope, the Church and the Signs of long view on the issue. the Times published this week. “As the official aid agency of the However the Vatican and leading Catholic Church in Scotland, SCIAF’s ASYLUM DISGRACE Catholic bioethics experts believe work is in line with the teaching of the there is nothing ‘revolutionary’ about Church,” Paul Chitnis, SCIAF’s chief the Pope’s pastoral comments on these executive, said. “We support many pro- ARCHBISHOP CONTI subjects—made in the first one-to-one grammes in developing countries help- supports protest interviews the Pontiff has granted to a ing people affected by HIV and AIDS. journalist—and say they do not reflect This includes initiatives to prevent the against the forced a change in Catholic doctrine. spread of the virus through education eviction of families as and community based healthcare for Condoms and sexuality those affected and their families.” Glasgow City Council In the book the Holy Father goes on to He added that: “Over the coming loses UKBA contract say that condoms are ‘not the proper months, we will be considering the way to deal with the horror of the HIV implications of Pope Benedict’s com- Page 3 infection,’ a clarification that the ments for our work.” Vatican has been quick to underline. Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Abuse and resignation HOWSON UNVEILED Lombardi issued a statement stressing While the Holy Father’s comments on that the Holy Father’s comments nei- condoms have dominated headlines this ther ‘reforms or changes’ Catholic week, other important issues before the teaching, which forbids use of con- Church today are also addressed in Mr doms and other contraceptives. Seewald’s book, which is based on a “The reasoning of the Pope cannot series of interviews with the Pope dur- certainly be defined as a revolutionary ing the summer. turn,” he said. The Holy Father said clerical abuse On Tuesday he added the Pope’s Pope Benedict XVI’s comments in a book of the World, the cardinal indicated was like ‘the crater of a volcano, out of remarks were equally applicable to written by Peter Seewald (right) about HIV, that the Pope’s words on AIDS and the which suddenly a great cloud of filth men and women. condoms and sexuality have been misin- use of condoms had attracted attention came, darkening and soiling everything.’ “I personally asked the Pope if there terpreted, say Church experts worldwide and he referred to the He added that when a member of the was a serious, important problem in words of Fr Lombardi: “The Pope clergy appointed to lead someone to the choice of the masculine over the On the issue of sexuality the Holy again makes it clear that his intention God abuses him and leads him away feminine,” Fr Lombardi said. “He told Father underlines: “The meaning and [in the book] was not to take up a posi- from God: ‘Faith becomes unbeliev- me ‘no.’” direction of sexuality is to bring about tion on the problem of condoms in able’ and ‘the Church can no longer Leading Catholic experts agree that the union of man and woman, and in general; his aim, rather was to reaffirm present Herself credibly as the herald initial widespread interpretations of this way to give humanity, posterity, with force that the problem of AIDS of the Lord.’ FIRST LOOK the Pope’s comments infer too much. children, a future. This is the determina- cannot be solved simply by distribut- Commenting on calls for his resig- at Peter Howson’s “Does this represent a change of tion internal to the essence of sexuality.” ing condoms, because much more nation over the issue he said that: “One Vatican policy towards condoms and He adds that ‘everything else is needs to be done: ‘Prevention, educa- must not run away from danger and painting of St John HIV? No, this is not a change of poli- against sexuality’s intrinsic meaning tion, help, advice, accompaniment, say that someone else should do it,” Ogilvie for St Andrew’s cy,” according to one leading Catholic and direction,’ and ‘this is a point we both to prevent people from falling ill but added that he would resign if he Cathedral, Glasgow bioethics expert. “Some people will need to hold firm, even if it is not and to help them if they do.’” were no longer ‘physically, psycholog- argue that this paves the way for a new pleasing to our age.’ Peter Kearney, director of the ically and spiritually capable’ of exer- Page 6 Vatican policy of at least tolerating the Scottish Catholic Media Office, agreed cising office; in this case he has ‘a distribution of condoms: which it may Scottish reaction that the exception the Pope considers in right and, under certain circumstances, to some extent. But this is more than Cardinal Keith O’Brien emphasised theory with regards to condoms does also an obligation to resign.’ the Pope says and to move too quickly that the teaching of the Pope was not change the rules of the Church. to further possible implications is to important not only to Catholics “Crucially, the Pope is not saying that continued on page 5 risk losing the significance of what the throughout the world but to peoples of the use of condoms is moral or virtu- Pope is actually saying.” all faiths and none. Referring to Light ous,” he said. “Nor is he saying that [email protected]

SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT tel 0141 221 4956 fax 0141 221 4546 e-mail [email protected]

For quality religious Christmas cards bringing Aid to the Church in Need... www.acnuk.org 0845 241 6068 2 PICTURE NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010

Double cause for celebration at Oban Cathedral

By Liz Leydon Peter Moran of Aberdeen and In her message Sr Anne said of homecoming,” he said recall- “Thank God for our cathe- Cardinal O’Brien, Bishop Toal and Cardinal Keith O’Brien at the that it was the Faith of her ing the saint’s own life and trav- dral… and thank God for their brother bishops (above left) CATHOLICS from Argyll celebration. They were piped Scottish ‘grandparents, parents, els, which included a visit to Blessed Mary MacKillop,” he celebrate the Mass of Thanksgiving and the Isles and beyond into the cathedral—which has uncles and aunts’ that had ‘such Scotland. said. “May He keep us strong in for the Canonisation of St Mary of gathered for a double cele- undergone renovation work— an impact on ‘young Mary “Rome, despite its faults and the Faith of our Fathers.” the Cross at the newly-refurbished St Columba’s Cathedral in Oban at bration in Oban last week. by Bishop Toal’s nephew Sean MacKillop and the road to her failings, draws us. Mary was The cardinal encouraged the which the cardinal was presented The Thanksgiving Mass for Cameron, in front of a congre- sainthood.’ honoured in a very special way congregation to continue to with a picture of the new saint by the Canonisation of St Mary of gation with members from Roy Sr Anne added that she was there… We want to be touched support the renovation work on Bishop Toal (above). Piper Sean the Cross coincided with the Bridge, Fort William, South very proud of ‘our first by the Holiness and the good- the cathedral, and on churches Cameron and other relatives of St reopening of St Columba’s Uist, including relatives of the Australian saint, our saint of ness of her life.” in the diocese. Mary of the Cross carry the icon Cathedral in Oban last Thursday, new saint. Scottish blood.’ “May Scotland Mary Mackillop was an edu- On behalf of the diocese, into the cathedral (below) November 17. contribute many more Mary cator and Bishop Toal also Bishop Toal presented the cardi- PICS ABOVE: PAUL McSHERRY Nuns from the Sisters of St Story of a saint MacKillops,” she concluded. spoke of Pope Benedict XVI’s nal with a painting of Mary PIC BELOW: ANTHONY MacMILLAN Joseph, including Scottish- At the beginning of the Mass a In his homily Bishop Toal message to the UK’s school MacKillop by way of thanks and based Srs Therese McConway letter was read out on behalf of spoke of the pilgrimage to children at The Big Assembly in recognition of the cardinal’s ory of the heart’—before and Audrey Thomson, and Sr Anne Derwin, congregation- Rome for the Canonisation, a during the Papal visit in silver jubilee as Archbishop of adding that the new saint’s members of other orders joined al leader of the Sisters of St trip that many members of the September when he called them St Andrews and Edinburgh. ‘roots are firmly planted in this Bishop Jospeh Toal, Bishop Joseph, the order founded by congregation had made. to be ‘future saints.’ He added land, this very beautiful land.’ Emeritus Ian Murray, Bishop Mother Mary MacKillop. “For Mary, Rome was a sort his own wish that we all ‘seek Gratitude Sr Therese passed on St Mary God’s will in our lives.’ Sr Therese spoke at the end of of the Cross’s blessing to the “May St Mary of the Cross the Mass of her gratitude to congregation: “May God bless inspire us in the mission of Bishop Ian Murray, who, while you and make you as happy as I serving God and bringing oth- Bishop of Argyll and the Isles, wish you to be.” ers to Him,” the bishop said. invited the Sisters of St Joseph The choir, under the direction Cumbernauld Flying Centre Ltd to Scotland. of Fr Michael Hutson, were in Cumbernauld Airport, Duncan McIntosh Road, Cumbernauld, G68 0HH Strong Faith “He once told us it was one fine voice for the Mass and the Cardinal O’Brien also addressed of his better moves,” she said. congregation also enjoyed a Telephone 01236 452525 the congregation and spoke of “We agreed wholeheartedly.” classical guitar solo from Fr how historically strong the Faith She recalled one of St Mary Roddy Johnston. Mgr Thomas had been in the diocese, and how of the Cross’s own favourite Wynne from Roy Bridge also strong it continued to be. sayings—‘gratitude is the mem- joined the celebrations.

Why not buy something different? A Trial Flying lesson Gift voucher! For that ‘special person’ for their Christmas or any special day. Contact the Operations Centre on the above telephone number to purchase your vouchers. Vouchers are valid for nine months from date of purchase

Prices from £95 inc. (All major Credit cards accepted) Email: [email protected] Website: www.cumbernauldflyingcentre.co.uk Quote ref SC0 Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3

Cardinal praises government’s MSPs advised to reject Margo’s bill decision not to cut aid budget CARDINAL Keith O’Brien had made the right choice. End of Life Assistance Bill looks unlikely to gain sufficient support to become law has congratulated the Scottish “SCIAF is delighted that the Government on its decision Scottish Government is protect- By Ian Dunn comprehensively rejected it and urged not to cut international aid in ing this vital support for some of their colleagues to vote against it. its latest budget last week. the world’s most vulnerable com- MSPs HAVE been advised to reject “In the last few months, we have taken “I greatly welcome the fact munities,” he said. “The financial Margo MacDonald’s controversial evidence on the bill’s proposals from a that in these difficult economic crisis has affected the poorest assisted suicide bill, to the delight of wide range of organisations including times the Scottish Government people most and it is absolutely church leaders and pro-life groups. medical practitioners, palliative care has been able to sustain right to stand by our commit- The Health and Sports Committee has charities, religious groups and legal Scotland’s commitment to ments in tough times as well as ruled that it could not recommend that the experts based in the UK and overseas,” global aid and development,” good. We commend the Scottish End of Life Assistance Bill, designed to Ross Finnie, the committee convener, Cardinal O’Brien said. “It is a Government for its decision and give seriously ill people over the age of said. “Following detailed discussions on testament to Scotland’s hope that it will attract the sup- 16 the right to take their own life, be the evidence, we’ve concluded that there renowned internationalism that port of the entire parliament.” passed into law. are several flaws in the bill. this element of the budget has The Scottish international The Scottish Parliament are expected to “Fundamentally, the committee wres- not been removed or reduced. aid budget has been used to hold a for a free vote on the Independent tled with the bill’s premise that it would This country has a long and fund various vital programmes MSP’s bill next week and opponents of the help maintain an individual’s dignity and proud history of global out- through many organisations, controversial legislation were very confi- autonomy as they move towards the end reach and concern for those in including SCIAF. dent that it would be rejected. of their life.” need around the world. One example is the work “It is heartening to know that currently being led by SCIAF Confidence is high Dignity even in the midst of harsh eco- to support training in sustain- John Deighan (right), the Catholic Church The committee also reported that making a nomic times at home we are still able agriculture for poor farm- in Scotland’s parliamentary officer, said “I am delighted that the bill is turning case on the grounds of ‘dignity’ was prob- able to remember the far greater ers in Zambia. Miniva Chibuye he was optimistic the bill would fail. out to be unsuccessful and I am proud of, lematic in defining ‘with dignity’ and that suffering of our fellow human from SCIAF’s local partner “I’m very confident we’ll see a strong and would like to thank, the Scottish peo- grounds of individual ‘autonomy’ were beings in other countries.” organisation JCTR in Zambia vote against Margo’s bill,” he said. “I ple for their campaign against it,” he said. not accepted by all members of the com- Prior to revealing its said he was also delighted by think that will send a powerful message “I urge greater support for our hospices, mittee. It said there was a strong view that budget last week the Scottish the decision. to the pro life community around the which are very much in need of not just individual choice had to be considered Government came under pres- “With funding from the world that euthanasia and assisted suicide support from charities but also govern- within the context of society as a whole. sure from faith leaders and Scottish Government, this proj- laws can and must be rejected.” ment support. Care is needed for each and The report also found it would have charities not to reduce the ect has already taught farmers Cardinal Keith O’Brien, who has been a every person who requires it.” been clearer for ‘assisted suicide’ and amount it committed to inter- new agricultural skills which strong supporter of the Care Not Killing ‘voluntary euthanasia’ to have been dealt national aid. While the budget ensure they have food for campaign against Ms MacDonald’s bill, Positive signs with as separate provisions, rather than that saw extensive cuts to other many more months in the year, said he looked forward to its defeat and It became clear that the bill had virtually combining them under one definition. areas of government spending, enabling them to feed them- that Scotland now had to reconsider the no chance of passing onto law last week the £9 million International selves and their families,” he best way to care for the sick and dying. after the committee of MSPs examining it I [email protected] Development budget was said. “We’ve trained almost preserved. 900 farmers-and I’m convinced Charities also expressed their that these skills, when fully delight at the decision. Paul adopted, will mean these fami- Archbishop Conti voices protest over eviction of asylum seekers Chitnis, SCIAF’s chief executive, lies won’t face hunger in the said Alex Salmond’s government future.” By Ian Dunn Agency is, maybe you can get away with these cruel tactics in ARCHBISHOP Mario the ‘England region’ but not in Conti of Glasgow added his this country. Thomas Marin James Scott voice to the hundreds of “Scotland has a long history Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors protestors who gathered of peaceful protest and standing “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director outside the United Kingdom our ground against inhumanity family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of Border Agency offices in and injustice,” she said. “It is and personal service 24 giving undivided attention, Glasgow last Saturday to disappointing that the coalition hours a day... make it 24 hour care and a level of service oppose the eviction of 600 Government continues to stand second to none. The only independent, asylum seeking families. silent on the dehumanising and affordable.” family-owned business in the area. The UKBA has cancelled a heartbreaking mass removal of Thomas Marin 1926 Let our family look after your family contract with Glasgow City some of the most vulnerable Three generations later, his words are just Council to house and support people in our society.” as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, 1300 asylum seekers after a Pupils from Lourdes Edinburgh EH15 2DA 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or Tel: 0131 669 6333 dispute over funding. Asylum Secondary, and St Mark’s and Edinburgh EH1 1SX 0131 556 6874 (24 hrs) or 0131 669 1285 (24hrs) seekers were initially told they St Vincent’s Primary were pres- 7 Bridge Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AA could be resettled at just three ent at the rally and helped burn Tel: 0131 665 6925 days’ notice, but after an out- some of the letters of eviction cry this was extended to two that had been sent to asylum weeks. The contract is now due seekers as a gesture of protest. www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk to transfer to Ypeople, formerly Among the many banners at YMCA Glasgow, on February the rally was one held by a 2, 2011. PIC: IAN DUNN group of football fans that read A host of faith leaders, chari- ‘Celtic Football Club—found- ty workers, politicians and destruction of communities not be trampled upon without ed by immigrants.’ trade unionists also spoke to which have grown up in recent doing damage to our best tradi-  the crowd to affirm their sup- years such as Glasgow, which tions of care and compassion. Campaign backers port for the asylum seekers. has successfully welcomed It is not too late to stop the First Minister Alex Salmond asylum seekers and refugees,” evictions. Safeguarding human also sent a message of support Archbishop’s support he said. “There must be a solu- dignity is imperative.” to the protestors.   In a statement read out to the tion to the financial issues “I condemn in the strongest protestors, Archbishop Conti behind this decision which Protestors possible terms the nature of the             said he regretted that he could does not involve such human The archbishop’s statement letter that the asylum-seekers        not be present to join the suffering. was warmly received by the received,” he said. “I have con- protest against the ‘plans to “I call upon the UK hundreds of protestors present stantly made it clear that asy-      remove 600 families of asylum Government, the Scotland Office at the rally (above). lum-seekers should be seekers from their homes in and the Home Office to call a Carole Clarke of the Catholic welcomed and treated with      !"#$%%% Glasgow.’ He could not be halt to this dreadful decision Justice and Peace Group, told respect and dignity in Scotland.” there in person as he was in which, if allowed to stand, will the crowd that the tactics used MSP Anne McLaughlin & '& !%((& '& !%(( Rome at a meeting to mark the cause untold distress and pain.” by UKBA were reminiscent of said she and her colleagues at 50th anniversary of the The archbishop’s statement ‘Nazi Germany.’ Holyrood had been very Pontifical Council for the went on to say: “A society “Where has the compassion impressed by the group of Promotion of Christian Unity. should be judged by the way in gone in our society, that people pupils from Lourdes that had “The human cost of this which it treats its most vulner- can be treated like this,” she travelled through to the parlia- decision is horrendous, and able citizens. Few of our fel- said. “As Archbishop Conti ment to protest on behalf of the will involve children being low Glaswegians are as said, we have a duty to care for children at the school who faced uprooted from schools where vulnerable as those brothers those most in need.” eviction on the Thursday before. they are flourishing, a return to and sisters of ours who have Robina Qureshi, from chari- “It’s wonderful to see how           )            )  the anguish of the unknown for come to the city as asylum ty Positive Action in Housing, much they cared for their fel-        people already bearing a heavy seekers. told those present: “Our mes- low pupils,” she said. “And it            burden of fear and the wanton Their dignity and rights can- sage to the UK Borders had a real impact on MSPs.”        4 NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010 Scottish charity is deserving of its prized financial reward Finances in place to fund ordinariate THE Scottish charity that is Hollywood star Gerard Butler helping to feed the world’s presented the award to Mr Dioceses of England and Wales pool £250,000 to support the reception of Anglicans poorest children is $25,000 MacFarlane-Barrow. (£16,000) better off this week. “I’m proud because he’s a By Ian Dunn Faith], will be ordained to the Catholic Mary’s Meal’s founder fellow Scot,” Mr Butler said. Diaconate and Priesthood for service in Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow “Every day Magnus lets chil- THE Dioceses of England and Wales the ordinariate.” represented the charity, Scotland dren know that they matter, have pooled £250,000 to fund the and hungry children the world that someone thousands of ordinariate that will allow for the Enriching the Church over at the US broadcaster CNN miles away cares about them. reception of Anglican individuals and The bishops added that they expected the heroes awards in Los Angeles, Whenever a story starts like communities into the Catholic ordinariate to ‘enrich’ the spiritual life of California on Saturday night. this: ‘two brothers walk into a Church. the Catholic Church. While Mr MacFarlane- bar,’ it doesn’t end well but The Bishops’ Conference of England “In responding generously and offering Barrow, the only British nomi- this story is different.” and Wales announced the details of the a warm welcome to those seeking full nee, did not scoop the top Other celebrity presenters new Anglican ordinariate last Friday at a ecclesial communion with the Catholic prize, all of the top ten nomi- included Halle Berry, Demi press conference held by Archbishop Church within the ordinariate, the bish- nees were awarded £16,000. Moore, Jessica Alba, Kid Vincent Nichols of Westminster (right). ops know that the clergy and faithful who “It’s wonderful to be able to Rock, LL Cool J, Renee They said that the ordinariate would be are on that journey of faith will bring receive this award on behalf of Zellweger, Kiefer Sutherland, set up from January of next year, with their own spiritual treasures which will the thousands of people who are Marisa Tomei, Aaron Eckhart many converts expected to enter the further enrich the spiritual life of the working to realise the vision we and Holly Robinson Peete. Catholic Church next Easter. Catholic Church in England and Wales. have that every child in the The programe also featured Auxiliary Bishop Alan Hopes of The bishops will do all they can to ensure world will be able to receive at performances by Grammy Westminster, the Bishops’ Conference of that there is effective and close collabora- least one meal every day in a Award-winners Bon Jovi, John England and Wales’ liaison officer for the tion with the ordinariate both at diocesan place of education,” he said. Legend and Sugarland. ordinariate, said that the Anglican pastors and parish levels,” they said. who wish to become Catholic priests in Illustrious company Winner the new structure will be ordained at Christian unity Mary’s Meals, run from the Anuradha Koirala was chosen by Pentecost. Archbishop Rowan Williams of Scottish Highlands and was set the public as CNN Hero of the Church of England with effect from Canterbury, leader of the Anglican up after Magnus and his broth- Year in an online poll that ran for Ordinariate details December 31, 2010,” the conference said Church, has said there are positive er Fergus made a plan to deliv- eight weeks on CNN.com. The ordinariate will be formed by a decree in a statement. aspects in the creation of the ordinariate er aid to Bosnia while having a Her group, Maiti Nepal, has and Pope Benedict XVI will appoint the “They will enter into full communion for the Anglican faithful who wish to be drink at their local pub, pro- rescued more than 12,000 ordinary at about the same time, the bish- with the Catholic Church early in January in full communion with Rome. vides free daily meals to more women and girls from sex ops said. It will be the first of its kind to be 2011. During the same month, it is He made the comments in the Vatican than 400,000 children around slavery in Nepal. created since the Pope issued his apostolic expected that the Decree establishing the where he had a private meeting with Pope the world. “Human trafficking is a constitution Anglicanorum coetibus on ordinariate will be issued and the name of Benedict XVI. The Anglican leader was The Mary’s Meals founder crime, a heinous crime, a November 4, 2009. the ordinary to be appointed announced. in Rome for the celebrations marking the was in illustrious company on shame to humanity,” she said. “Five Anglican Bishops who currently “Soon afterwards, those non-retired 50th anniversary of the Pontifical Saturday night, proving how “I ask everyone to join me to intend to enter the ordinariate have former Anglican Bishops whose petitions Council for Promoting Christian Unity. quickly a simple idea can go create a society free of traffick- already announced their decision to to be ordained are accepted by the CDF global. ing. We need to do this for all resign from pastoral ministry in the [Congregation for the Doctrine of the I [email protected] Scottish actor and our daughters.”

Cardinal Brady expresses sadness over the Irish banking crisis Thinking of Christmas gifts? THE Catholic Primate of All- On Sunday, Ireland formally Questions remain on how the Ireland expressed his personal appealed for a massive EU-IMF loan will affect Ireland’s ability What to buy? Where to buy it? sadness at the banking crisis loan to stem the flight of capital to exist as a financially inde- which has forced the nation to from its banks. The amount pendent sovereign state. Make life easy. accept the financial inter- remains to be decided but the The economy is not the only vention of the International loan is thought to worth up to aspect of Irish life currently Why not wish someone a Merry Christmas Monetary Fund and the EU. £77 billion. under scrutiny. In the wake of Cardinal Seán Brady was European Union finance reports on the handling of cleri- with a gift of a subscription to the speaking in Rome where he was ministers quickly agreed to the cal abuse, the Vatican’s apostolic attending a consistory of cardi- bailout, saying it ‘is warranted visits to the country have begun. nals on pressing issues facing to safeguard financial stability Cardinal Seán P O’Malley, the Church that had been con- in the EU and euro area.’ visiting Dublin recently, told vened by Pope Benedict XVI. The move would have been Catholics there he came ‘to lis- You friend or relative will receive a FREE book “I am sad, very sad, about the unthinkable only a few years ten to ‘your pain, your anger, but events in Ireland,” he said. ago when Ireland was an eco- also your hopes and aspirations.’ and a greetings card with your “Ireland, and the people of nomically booming ‘Celtic “I have come to listen, not to personal message followed by a copy of the Ireland, are in my prayers.” tiger,’ the envy of Europe. offer a quick fix,” he said. SCO delivered to the door. England and Wales has urged she has gone into hiding over £55 for annual £28 for 26 weeks £14 for a quarter NEWS IN BRIEF the coalition Government to fears for her safety. consider the long-term implica- Mother-of-two Asia Bibi, 45, NUNCIO INTERVIEW REVEALS tions of its higher education was was sentenced to death on To pay be debit or credit card call 0141 241 6112 MORE ON HIS RETIREMENT funding and fees policy. November 8 this year after Pay on line at: www.sconews.co.uk THE Apostolic Nuncio to the “Whilst recognising the need being found guilty of blasphe- UK is to return home to Spain to create a system which is my despite there being no evi- on December 5. robust and sustainable yet also dence that she committed the Send a cheque and the form below to: Subscriptions Dept. Archbishop Faustino Sainz fair and accessible to all, espe- crime. The case caused an inter- Muñoz, who suffered a stroke cially the poor, we urge the national outcry and placed Scottish Catholic Observer earlier in the year, has told the Government to consider the Pakistan’s blasphemy laws 19 Waterloo Street Bishops of England and Wales long-term implications of these under scrutiny. Pope Benedict GlasgowG26BT that he is undergoing further proposals,” they said. XVI and many world leaders medical treatment and cannot The bishops fear that a sys- appealed for her to be freed. From: To: as yet name his successor. tem weighted towards funding “My illness is very serious only science, technology, engi- CALL FOR RECONSTRUCTION and so this is my last meeting neering and mathematics OF ARMAGH SHOOTING with you,” he said. “The (STEM) in all universities and CORONER John Leckey is chemotherapy continues and colleges would provide only seeking a reconstruction of the does not allow me to continue skills for industry rather than a killing of two suspected repub- my mission here. It has been broad education. licans by police near Armagh agreed that I will leave the almost 30 years ago. country on December 5. I do PAKISTANI MOTHER SPARED The coroner also wants a vir- Message: not know when my successor BLASPHEMY EXECUTION tual recreation of the fatal will come; all I can tell you is ASIA Bibi, the first Christian shooting of a Catholic teenager that he is not from Spain…” woman to be sentenced to at a hay shed in 1982. death for blasphemy in He told the Belfast inquest BISHOPS ASK QUESTIONS OVER Pakistan has been pardoned by pre-hearing he had contacted HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING Pakistani President Asif Ali firearms expert Dr Graham THE Bishops’ Conference of Zardari. Although now free, Renshaw about the matter. Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 5

Pope’s comments on condoms were Parliamentary support for hospice misinterpreted claim Church experts continued from page 1 St Margaret’s Hospice in Clydebank celebrates after winning bid to re-open funding talks Book content By Ian Dunn While providing glimpses into the personal life of the Holy SUPPORTERS of St Margaret of Father, much of Mr Seewald’s Scotland Hospice in Clydebank are book (right) focuses on the celebrating after a Scottish Parliament Pope’s call for a global ‘examina- committee backed their bid to re-open tion of conscience’ in the face of negotiations with Greater Glasgow economic disparity, environmen- and Clyde Health board over funding. tal disasters and moral slippage. The health board intends to cut funding In the interviews, done in six for the hospice for 30 long-term beds one-hour sessions, the Pope from 2013 and the hospice says that the emphasises that the Church’s health board has refused to discuss alter- role global society is not to natives with them. impose a ‘burden’ of moral rules The Scottish Parliament petitions com- but to bring people to God. mittee discussed a petition put forward by And it is not just the Pope’s hospice supporters on Tuesday urging for comments on contraception that its funding not to be cut. are proving to be controversial. says he worked quietly behind Jewish leaders are said to have the scenes because speaking out Political support for hospice reacted with dismay to comments would have prompted Nazi Des McNulty, Labour MSP for in the book by Pope Benedict that reprisals against Catholics and Clydebank and Milingave, and Gil his wartime predecessor Pope Jews in Europe. Patterson, SNP west of Scotland list Later Mr McNulty said he was Des McNulty MSP (inset) is a strong supporter Pius XII was a ‘great, righteous’ The Pope has also criticised a MSP, represented the hospice to the com- ‘delighted’ that the committee were of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice in man who ‘saved more Jews than French law banning Muslim mittee, as around 30 hospice supporters responsive to his concerns. Clydebank (main) and is opposed to any anyone else.’ women from wearing the protested outside the parliament. “However we’re getting frustrated that proposed funding cuts Pope Pius, who was Pontiff Islamic full-face veils in public, Mr McNulty urged the committee to there is no progress from the health from 1939 to 1958, has been saying in the book that women keep the petition open to keep pressure board,” he said. “They’re refusing to get thing should be done by the NHS, but I accused of failing to speak out should be able to wear them on the health board as the hospice served into a constructive dialogue and it’s a mys- think in this instance we have a charity on the Holocaust. The Vatican voluntarily. people from across the west of Scotland. tery as to why they want to impose change providing a truly excellent service and “My constituents are firmly opposed to on a hospice which is so successful.” that should be allowed to continue. St the cuts to St Margaret’s,” he said. “The Margaret’s is a beacon of quality care in hospice has been very badly treated by Communications breakdown Glasgow and if anything the health board Do you have a story for us the health board and a viable solution still Mr McNulty said he was baffled as to should be looking look at other areas has to be found.” why the health board was refusing to deal where the quality of care is not as good!” here at the Scottish Catholic The committee then said it would write with the hospice. The health board were unable to com- Observer? You can call us on to the health board and recommend fur- “It almost seems like there is a person- ment before deadline due to a power fail- ther meetings on the issues between the al element to this, it’s as if they are just ure at their offices. 0141 221 4956 or send us an two parties though it warned it had no determined to have their way,” he said. “I power to compel the Health Board. think there may also be a view that every- I [email protected] e-mail:[email protected] LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL

YOU CAN HELP SCOTLAND’S ANIMALS

03000 999 999 scottishspca.org/wills

Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Scottish Charity No. SC 006467 6 NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010 Ireland’s original Apostolic visitor Marking the month of the Holy Souls, Canon Bernard J Canning writes from Rome

PAUL VI on the Commemoration of All Souls Day once formally visited Campo Verano, thought to be the largest cemetery in Rome. He recalled the dead buried there urging prayer for those ‘for whom nobody prays and nobody cries.’ The word ‘cries’ had its own poignancy. A very touching appeal. In Campo Verano are buried many car- dinals, bishops, priests, religious, laity, rich and poor all awaiting the day of gen- eral resurrection. Massive monuments or modest stones are in many graves sur- rounded with candles in red or white glass containers displaying the faith of Howson painting unveiled those buried there. The candles seem to defy the weather THE Peter Howson painting aid to prayer and reflection, conditions showing brightness and what that is to adorn the renovated which, is after all, its primary might be said determination to shine for a St Andrew’s Cathedral in function,” Archbishop Mario week giving hope in the resurrection to Glasgow has been unveiled. Conti of Glasgow said. come. The first images of the new “It shows John Ogilvie just All Souls Day closely coincides with painting of St John Ogilvie before the noose is tightened, World Day of Prayer for the Propagation (above) were revealed to the revealing both the heroism, but of the Faith instituted by Pius XI, the public last week although it will also the sadness of the occasion. Pope of the Missions. There, near one of not officially be available for My hope is that it will become a the three gates to Camp Verano, is the viewing until renovation work on much-loved image which people large vault with the remains of 26 the cathedral nears completion. will travel to see, and from Cardinal Prefects of the Sacred Celebrated artist Peter which they will draw inspira- Congregation de Propaganda Fide dating Howson was commissioned by tion. Only Peter Howson could 1821 to present day. With the Apostolic the Church to create the image have delivered such a powerful Visitation of Ireland pending by cardinals that will serve as the backdrop but also prayerful canvas and and archbishops abroad, it is timely to (Above) Cardinal to the new Blessed Sacrament we are immensely grateful to recall that Archbishop Ignatius Persico Ignatius Persico OFM Chapel. him for his work.” OFM Cap was sent in 1887 by Leo XIII Cap, Prefect of S C Propaganda Fide “I am delighted with the fin- Work on the cathedral contin- through the S C Propaganda Fide to carry 1893-1895. Capuchin ished work. It is a painting of ues but it will reopen on April 9, out an Apostolic Visitation of Ireland. Generalate, Rome and great intensity, which will not 2011 with a solemn rededication Britain complained to Leo XIII that the (inset) his Episcopal only be highly regarded as a Mass scheduled for the follow- Irish Bishops were supporting the people arms of Cardinal work of art, but will also be an ing day. of Ireland in the Land War. Ignatius Persico OFM Cap with five tassels indicating cardinal Archbishop Persico status (kindly provided Jesuits in Scotland benefit from In his lengthy report in Italian, hand-writ- by Alan Fennly, ten by himself, Archbishop Persico found Bolton). (Left) The BBC The Big Silence documentary otherwise and was amazed that Ireland vault of Campo had the faith it had in spite of the Penal Verano, Rome, where the challenge of integrating that Laws and aggression suffered over the Cardinal Ignatius JESUITS in Scotland are Persico OFM Cap is feeling the benefits of the into very busy lives.” years. At the outset he was instructed by interred recent BBC documentary The Since the programme aired, S C Propaganda Fide not to reside with Big Silence. there have been many requests bishops and politicians in his investiga- Pontifical Scots College vault Ireland when it was not recognised as a THE documentary series fol- for information and literature, tion. He visited virtually every diocese of Relatively near the Propaganda Vault is state by Britain. Also interred are the lowed five ordinary people who and thousands of Growing Into Ireland and every bishop to find the truth. that of the Pontifical Scots College Rome remains of Mgr Denis McDaid Rector of volunteered to enter into a life of Silence books being ordered Persico arrived in Ireland discreetly and covering the 20th century. Previously Irish College 1939-1951 who saved the silence, reflection and prayer at across Scotland. Fr Chris Boles quietly as a Capuchin and he left Ireland rectors of the college who died in office, College from German occupation in St Beuno’s Retreat and SJ will use both these resources in the same manner as such. He was priests and students were interred in the World War II by insisting that like Ireland Spirituality Centre. The success and The Big Silence itself as the named Vicar of the Vatican Chapter and Old Scots College precincts. the college itself was neutral. The of the series has underlined the basis for the Advent discussions on January 16, 1893 became Cardinal Also near Propaganda is the vault of Germans posted a notice to that effect on importance in today’s world of at the Lauriston Jesuit Centre. Prefect of S C Propaganda Fide. He died the Pontifical Irish College in which are the college walls, a notice preserved to taking time to contemplate and Speaking specifically about on December 7, 1895. On the other side interred the remains of the Titular this day in college archives. Following reflect in silence, and has sig- the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, of the vault are the remains of 13 Archbishop Thomas Kirby of Ephesus, his ordination he served on loan from nalled an increase in interest of Fr McGuinness continued: “In Bishops, prelates and others associated Rector of the Irish College 1850-1891 Derry Diocese 1923-1927 to Glasgow the work of Jesuit centres in the third of the programmes one with Propaganda. who was unofficial representative of Archdiocese at Holy Family Mossend. Scotland, like Glasgow’s of the participants is seen arriv- Ignatian Spirituality Centre. ing at the Ignatian Spirituality Fr Tom McGuinness SJ, direc- Centre... tor of the Ignatian Spirituality “This gives a good idea of Centre, was a prayer guide dur- one of the resources we try to Walking the extra mile in their shoes against abuse ing the The Big Silence retreat. offer here: individual spiritual “The Big Silence has been direction. By Dan McGinty Shoes Exhibition, by the in 2002, as an Ecumenical National Commission for having a significant effect on “However, we also offer a YWCA, which featured one Christian group now includes Pastoral and Social Care, says in many people in Scotland,” he range of reflective groups and THE Inter-Faith Group on pair of shoes to represent every representatives from the its statement: “It is God’s inten- said. “We have had a number of courses. All of them have at their Domestic Abuse will launch woman killed by a partner or Muslim, Jewish and Baha’i tion for all human beings, male, responses to the programme at heart the spirituality of St their latest exhibition to raise ex-partner each year. faiths, and hosts events across female, child and adult, to enjoy our centre. Many have said how Ignatius Loyola who encouraged awareness of domestic abuse Jean Urquhart, of the Inter- Scotland aimed at tackling safety, freedom, dignity and much they have resonated with us to ‘find God in all things’ — in Scotland in Paisley Abbey. Faith Group on Domestic domestic abuse and changing fullness of life. the experience of the five people especially in the texture of our The launch, on November Abuse, said: “The shoes in the Scotland’s attitudes to the issue. “Abuse in the home is a vio- on their journey into silence and daily lives.” 29, will see Church leaders exhibition speak on behalf of The latest exhibition will last lation of God’s wish for human- join other Christian denomina- abused individuals who suffer from November 29 until ity, as it can adversely affect an tions, representatives from and some who die at the hands December 2 and features shoes individual’s relationship with EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 other faiths, local politicians of their partner. Each pair of from politicians, faith leaders God, and creates substantial Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. and ordinary men and woman, shoes has a comment which and ordinary men, women and damage in the family, in the 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. as they gather to focus on speaks of a life affected by children, each with a personal community and in society as a Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. Scotland’s ongoing problem abuse, or from the voice of comment or story highlighting whole.” Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] with domestic abuse. someone who journeys with the effect on ordinary people. Bishop John Cunningham is for free monthly posted programme guide and The project draws its inspi- them.” The group, which operates the current Episcopal President visit www.ewtn.co.uk formoreinfo. ration from the 104 Pairs of The group, which was formed under the auspices of the of the National Commission. Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCHOOLS 7 A retreat full of friendships and Faith Pupils from Fernhill School return to the Craig Lodge House of Prayer in Dalmally By Martin Dunlop STRENGTHENING our relationship with God and the building of friendships were the themes of a recent retreat to Craig Lodge House of Prayer by a group of girls from Fernhill School, Glasgow. The group of S4 girls spent November Singer spells out 8 and 9 at the Dalmally House of Prayer. They made the decision to go after being MAIRI Callan a pri- the importance of impressed by a retreat they made last year. mary six pupil at As part of their studies last year a Fernhill School, her Faith to pupils group of six S3 girls had participated in a Glasgow, recently won four-day leadership event with the provi- three medals at the CATHOLIC singer so that they had to lead a new initiative on Gaelic Mod, which was Michelle McManus has told their return to school. held in Thurso in secondary school pupils It was decided by the group that they October. how her Catholic Faith wanted to build strong friendships in their In the age 9-10 catego- helped her get through year group and they all agreed that the best ry she won first place some of the most difficult way of doing this would be through the medals in poetry and folk stages of her life. organisation of a retreat to Craig Lodge. tale and a second place Ms McManus (above), who The Fernhill group at the top of the hill. They walk and the wind was terribly cold as we prize for conversational presents STV programme The Return to Craig Lodge climbed up, stopping 14 times to pray the followed the Stations of the Cross but the Gaelic. Hour and who sang at the The two-day visit last year proved to be Stations of the Cross. The 15th Station is view from the 15th station at the very top “The poem was a con- Papal Mass at Bellahouston so successful that they asked school staff found at the top of the hill of the hill was breathtaking. versation between a cat Park in September, told pupils if they could repeat the retreat this year. “Looking across to the blue loch and mouse,” she said. at St Matthew’s Academy, During this year’s retreat the girls were happy and smiling,” one of the pupils sparkling in the November sun and the “The cat had eaten the Saltcoats that ‘being a young enthused by the stories and work of the said. “The people here all have so much beautiful snow capped hills it is hard to mouse’s family and was Scottish Catholic’ got her Craig Lodge members who helped them respect for God and are so embracing of dispute the ides of a higher power—God.” trying to get the mouse to through some of the most diffi- further-develop their relationship with God. their Faith.” The S4 pupils have developed into a come out so that he could cult of times. “I feel that after my time at Dalmally very strong unit and have formed a St eat it. After winning television tal- that my relationship with Jesus and God Stations of the Cross Vincent de Paul group of which every girl “It had a happy ending ent show Pop Idol, in 2003, was strengthened,” Katie Ann Mitchell For Louise Macpherson the highlight of in the year is a member. for the mouse because the Ms McManus achieved a num- said. “I can’t wait to come back soon.” the retreat was undoubtedly praying the They have also organised a Christmas mouse wasn’t fooled and ber one single. Other pupils commented on the atmos- outdoor Stations of the Cross. party for senior citizens in December and he didn’t come out. The Six months later, however, phere of Craig Lodge. “The highlight of the whole trip was are currently fundraising to finance this. ending wasn’t happy for she was dropped by her record “The thing that strikes you first about the hill climb,” she said. “Even though it the cat.” label, a time, she told the Craig Lodge is that everyone is always was cold it was so much fun. It was a hard [email protected] pupils, was an all-time low. “There was a time in my life when everything was going wrong, I had been dropped by the record label, wasn’t sure about my future but the whole time, it was my Faith and being a young Scottish Catholic that got me through,” Ms McManus said. SPOTLIGHT ON... Speaking to St Matthew’s pupils during an assembly Ms McManus said that singing for the Pope was a career highlight. “It was a day that I will never forget,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it when I got the phone call asking me to sing, I thought I would be help- ing make the tea backstage, I Radio Clyde football pundit tunes in to didn’t think I would be singing in front of 65,000 people. pupils at St Joseph’s Primary School “It was a very proud moment for me and I want the young PRIMARY six pupils from (Above) Former footballer and now people to understand how St Joseph’s, Busby, were radio pundit Andy Walker with important my Faith is to me.” recently paid a visit by for- pupils from St Joseph’s Primary Every Easter Ms McManus mer footballer Andy Walker School in Busby and her friend Bernadette ahead of their debut radio Kevin Macfayden, an ex-pupil of Lochyside Primary School, recently returned to the school and presented McFadden, who teaches at St broadcast later this month. and answer some of their ques- new strips for the football team. Mr Macfayden now owns the local garage and car sales and has two Matthew’s Academy, accompa- During this term the pupils tions about life working in radio. children currently at Lochyside. PIC: ANTHONY MACMILLAN ny youngsters to Lourdes, a have been learning about the It is a topic which class trip they look forward to radio through literacy and histo- teacher Miss Lavery said the undertaking all year round. ry and are working together to pupils have enjoyed participat- vated as this relates to real life work tips, entertainment news show,” he said. “Mr Walker was “It is so important for me to prepare a section of a radio ing in. scenarios and the world of work and school clubs. very interesting because we got be involved in that and it is the broadcast for Pulse Radio, to be “The pupils are enjoying this which they are keen to “I am really enjoying this to hear of his first-hand experi- highlight of my year, we have a aired on November 30. topic as it is led by them,” she explore.” topic because we are all a part ence working on the radio and ball and more importantly, so Mr Walker, who now works as said. “Their ideas are at the Pupil Mark Rae has enjoyed of making a radio show and his advice about our manners do the kids,” Ms McManus a football pundit for Radio core of our topic and they are putting together the St Joseph’s although I myself may not be and politeness and respect are said. “Bernadette and I have Clyde, visited the school to working in teams to create their broadcast, scripts for which presenting I feel like my contri- important when presenting a been doing that for 15 years and share some tips with the pupils own radio show. They are moti- include topics such as home- butions have helped make the radio show.” we look forward to it all year.”

Your school can light up Christmas Christmas Competition by entering our annual competition School Nativity Plays Do you have a poem or piece of artwork that sums The Scottish Catholic Observer invites all Catholic up the true meaning of Christmas? If so the Scottish THE SCO has once again tastic prizes on offer this year Catholic Observer wants to showcase them in our launched its Christmas com- children are asked to have a schools who are staging their own colourful Nativity Christmas edition. Prizes will be awarded in both petition, which gives both think about what Christmas plays to send us in information and photographs to primary and secondary school categories primary and secondary means to them and how they be included in our December editions schoolchildren the chance to can display this in either a poem Please send entries to: SCO, 19 Waterloo St Glasgow, get creative over the festive format or a piece of artwork. Please send copy and pictures to: SCO, 19 Waterloo G2 6BT or e-mail: [email protected] period. The best of this year’s entries St Glasgow, G2 6BT or e-mail: martin Last year saw a fantastic will be displayed in the special Closing date is Friday December 10 wide-ranging number of entries Christmas edition of the SCO. @sconews.co.uk of both poems and artwork Details of how to enter the Prizes supplied by Lion Hudson depicting many images of competition can be found on the Closing date is Friday December 10 Christmas and with some fan- left of this page. Good luck! 8 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010 St Andrew’s Day: our cross to bear? In spite of support from the Church, society and Scottish politicians, our patron saint’s feast day remains by and large neglected. GERALD WARNER suggests declaring it a Holy day of Obligation would help the matter

EXT Tuesday we shall celebrate fine cathedral (ruins pictured above right). the feast of St Andrew, our national patron. Yet the celebra- he relics were destroyed at the tions are likely to be muted. No Reformation, but in 1879 the Archbishop public holiday will be observed, Tof Amalfi, in southern Italy, where the despiteN the fact that St Andrew is patron of greater part of his remains now lie, sent a Scotland; even among Catholics, how many small piece of the saint’s shoulder blade to will take the trouble to hear Mass that day in Scotland. Further relics were gifted by Pope the saint’s honour? True, there will be various Paul VI in 1969 and are now displayed in St secular events labelled as relating to St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. As this brief Andrew’s Day, but overall there will be little outline demonstrates, St Andrew’s connection recognition accorded to this great apostle by with Scotland is purely one of devotion and of the nation that bears his cross of martyrdom on relics, not founded on a direct link. In that its flag. respect it differs from St Patrick’s patronage of Nor could the average Scot supply much Ireland, since he actually evangelised that information about his patron saint, if asked. country. Scotland is in a similar position to Who was St Andrew (above), patron of England, whose patron St George never visited Scotland (and also of Russia and Greece)? He English shores. was a fisherman, the first apostle called by We have to ask ourselves, however, if that is Christ to follow sufficient justifica- Him and the brother We have lost half of our tion for the near- of St Peter, the first indifference Pope. It was the displayed by practical Andrew traditional holy days. Scottish Catholics who found the boy towards the cult of in the crowd with a Why? What benefits has St Andrew, consid- basket of loaves ering his eminence and fishes, which this relaxation of obligations among the Apostles led to the famous and his huge impor- miracle. After brought? tance in carrying out spreading the work of estab- Christianity throughout Asia Minor and Greece, lishing Christ’s Church, compared with the he was martyred by the Romans, crucified on global celebration of the feast of St Patrick the X-shaped cross known in heraldry as the inspired by so small a country as Ireland. Has Saltire, now the national flag of Scotland. our Church been remiss in not appointing St Although St Andrew never visited Scotland Andrew’s Day, November 30, to be a Holy day a majority of MSPs (75) in the wider parlia- this relaxation of obligations brought? during his life, parts of his remains (a tooth, an of Obligation in Scotland? ment; but the Scottish Executive kicked it It is a notorious characteristic of human arm bone, a kneecap and some fingers) were into the long grass, despite its having the nature that, as less is asked of people, they will brought here from Greece, allegedly by St ven in secular Scottish society there is a support of both the Church of Scotland and the perform still less again—as seen in current Regulus or Rule (a very imprecise and unsup- significant body of opinion that believes Catholic Church. Mass attendance figures. The Church is not ported legend) or by Acca, Bishop of Hexham, ESt Andrew’s Day should be a public hol- Regardless of whether the secular authorities demanding enough of us. With evening Masses in 733, to the town since known as St iday. An ICM opinion poll conducted in 2000 eventually accord a public holiday in honour of now normal, there can be no logistical obstacle Andrews. The saint’s connection with the found three-quarters of respondents in favour St Andrew, November 30 should be a Holy day to Catholics attending their duties on days of Scottish monarchy dates from 787 when of a national holiday. In 2005 a private mem- of Obligation in Scotland. It is hardly a crowd- obligation. It is essential that Catholic life Achaius, King of Scots, reportedly saw the ber’s bill introduced at Holyrood by the ed field. We have lost half of our traditional should be regulated by a calendar that asserts Saltire cross of St Andrew in the sky on the Independent MSP Dennis Canavan, a Catholic, holy days—the Circumcision, the Epiphany, St different priorities and points of reference from night before he gave battle to the English King sought to make St Andrew’s Day a national Joseph, Corpus Christi and the Immaculate the secular routine. Athelstan. In 1160 the chapel containing the holiday. The Scottish Parliament’s Enterprise Conception—with just five surviving, includ- Honouring our national patron saint deserves saint’s relics at St Andrews was replaced by a and Culture Committee voted in favour, as did ing Christmas Day. Why? What benefits has to be such a red-letter day.

What do you think of GERALD WARNER’S comments on St Andrew’s Day Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected]

Is Professor Richard Dawkins the Church’s best recruiting agent?

It used to be said that the greatest you cannot fall upwards. Beyond Gay, that “…the Roman SIMON DAMES asked this question in the second recruiting agent for the Catholic Irish As for the HIV/AIDS rhetoric, the Catholic Church looks at us first as talk organsied by the Scottish Catholic Media nationalist cause was Mr Paisley, every simplified mantra that the Church individuals. Her vision mixes maturity time he opened his mouth Mr and Mrs causes the problem in Africa, the pro- and maternity, hope, and responsibility, Office after the Papal visit and recaps the thinking Middle-of-the-Road sympathised with testors still have to answer the follow- worry, expectation, and prayer. She is the targets of his tirades ing—why does central Africa, with the Irish grandmother cooking us behind his argument for SCO readers this week I suspect this is the case for poor between three to four times the Italian meatballs in an African kitchen Professor Dawkins, widely accepted as Catholic population compared to while singing Polish folk songs. And ON SATURDAY September 18 as BBC News on the day. one of the biggest losers of the 2010 southern Africa, have between one- she scolds as she hugs, and calls us to Pope Benedict XVI was preparing Alongside an enemy-list to which Papal visit. How could the derogatory third and one-quarter the HIV/AIDS grow when we least want to and to rec- for the Hyde Park, Prayer Vigil in the unassuming Pope seems to sub- attacks of the anti-Papal demonstration infection rate? oncile our hearts in matters which, in London, Professor Richard scribe, Professor Dawkins attacks ‘the compete with the serenity and sincerity I suspect that Professor Dawkins their hour of horror, appear beyond Dawkins, the famous evolutionary- vile obscenity at the heart of Catholic of the Hyde Park Vigil? Words are only does not comprehend how Catholic the even a breadth of forgiveness. She is biologist who is not famous for theology,’ referring to the doctrine of a small part of communication, and for Catholic Church is. While his nearly patient. She knows what She is about evolutionary biology, was original sin. most people, the memory of Professor all white 12,000 crowd, which is quite and that this work is not, ultimately, denouncing him as ‘an enemy of The academic then offers his expla- Dawkins will be one of a scorning an achievement in a successful melting Her’s but God’s.” humanity.’ nation of the doctrine by describing face. pot such as London, paraded their prej- Credit where credit is due, Dawkins In front of a cheering, jeering and ‘these people’ as believing that ‘from Meanwhile, across the city the udices, it was the Pope’s 80,000-per- managed the impossible and that was sneering crowd in London, he claimed the moment we are born we are peaceful persona of Pope Benedict son event which demonstrated the to get Catholic theology and philoso- that ‘Joseph Ratzinger was an enemy wicked, corrupt, damned, unless we knelt in simple silence. multi-national, multi-racial, multi-eth- phy on the main BBC national network of truth, promoting bare-faced lies believe in their God.’ Not only was it a case of Papal nic community that puts the universal news—that truly is a case of God about condoms not protecting against There you have it, case closed, prayerfulness out-noising the noise, it into Church. working in mysterious ways. And with AIDS, especially in Africa.’ Catholicism as predicted by the Book was also clear that Dawkins does not Maybe Professor Dawkins should God using the professor in such a way It was a frightening scene. 2000 pro- of Apocalypse. The professor’s per- understand Catholicism, as seen with read the autobiography of David don’t be surprised if in the future, as testors were expected and ultimately formance was however a pale shadow his misrepresentation of original sin. It Morrison, the former same-sex happened with Ian Paisley, Richard 12,000 protested. The Protest the Pope of another Catholic baiter, but a much, is an optimistic teaching, one which activist, who found himself seduced by Dawkins is found praying with footage can be found on Youtube and much greater orator, the Rev Ian says that man’s primary position is one the beauties of Catholicism. Catholics. Now that really would be was incredibly broadcast at length by Paisley. of high status, dignity, love—after all Mr Morrison writes in his book, some evolution. Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 9 Prepare yourselves for Let the Holy Spirit live the reality of God’s love FROM the other side of the Irish Sea comes news of doom Taking the creed as its inspiration our monthly column, WHY I and gloom on the financial front. It seems that the ‘Celtic Fr Eddie BELIEVE explains the role that the Holy Spirit plays in everday life tiger’ has run out of steam. On the other side of the world, real McGhee tigers are threatened with extinction. The solution to the pressures, simple survival is the problem in Ireland seems to be, priority. that the nation must borrow its Those who are homeless face an way out of financial meltdown. even more uncertain future. By Joseph For tigers in the wild the Apparently there are 50,000 houses solution is not so obvious. empty and in need of renovation but McGrath We are the main predators of this there are over 200,000 waiting to largest member of the cat family. occupy them if they become AM approaching the end of this Tigers have been hunted for their available. This is hardly the picture series of articles on the creed. I’d skins as trophies and for their body of a society in control of its own hesitate to call it a contemplation, it parts as ‘folk remedies.’ Destruction destiny. We are becoming a society is just the thoughts of an ordinary of habitat is also a telling factor in where the gulf between the ‘haves’ Catholic taking a closer look at what the dramatic decline of these and the ‘have nots’ is growing I claim to believe every time I go to Mass. wonderful creatures. apace. For the ‘haves’ Christmas is This month I am looking at this para- In the wild, it seems that there are yet another opportunity for self graph: “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the only about 3000 tigers remaining. indulgence, for the ‘have nots’ Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from We have more tigers in captivity in Christmas can be a reminder of their the Father and the Son. With the Father zoos around the world. This may tell increasingly marginalised position. and the Son He is worshipped and glori- us something about ourselves. It tells Most of us, in fact, lie fied. He has spoken through the prophets.” us that at all kinds of levels we fail somewhere in between the ‘haves’ Now I must confess that I gloss over miserably to prepare for the future. and the ‘have nots.’ In some ways, this every time I recite it. It’s obvious, This truth has seldom been more this is the most difficult place of all isn’t it? We believe in the Holy Spirit. evident as we face the consequences because we are trapped between When I was a boy he was called the Holy of the ongoing destruction of our expectation and reality. We know Ghost. That had a scary ring to it. I can planet. It is equally evident in the how we would like to celebrate still remember being afraid to start my chaos that has engulfed the great Christmas but we don’t know how prayers in case the Holy Ghost came. financial institutions. to extricate ourselves from the Fortunately we don’t use that scary word None of us can have failed to inessentials and concentrate on now; spirit is a more friendly term. The notice already, the sales pressure, what is really important. Holy Spirit is that third, invisible one in beginning to build as we approach The key to this is quite simple. All the Trinity. He is hanging about there Christmas. Once upon a time there that is required is preparation. somewhere. Or is he? used to be a degree of subtlety Isn’t this always the case? We can Looking more closely we see that the about marketing. Today it is ‘in exercise great care in preparing gifts, Holy Spirit is the Lord, the giver of life. In your face.’ I am sure that I am not menus, cards, family events, homes, the creation of the world it was the Holy the only one who gives something Christmas trees and a million other Spirit who brought life to the world. By of a shudder every time there is a bits and pieces. How do we prepare His power Jesus was made incarnate. He’s break for television advertising. ourselves so that we don’t arrive at not really just hanging about there, He For those with young families, the feast exhausted mentally makes things happen. the pressure to buy is immense. physically and emotionally, thus This paragraph tells us that the Holy The invitation in the sales missing the point of the whole Spirit ‘proceeds from the Father and the pressure, is to live for this moment celebration? Son.’ He is the Spirit of God. “With the and pretend that there are no Each one of us needs, more than Father and the Son He is worshipped and ongoing consequences. Once the anything, to create quiet space and glorified.” He is an equal with the Father post Christmas debris has been time for reflection. No one will and the Son. I suppose I need to remember cleared, the day of reckoning offer it, so we need positively to that there is only one God. The three per- arrive with a dreaded inevitability. try and create this time and space. sons of the Trinity are the three aspects we All of us are susceptible. None of Even in the most crowded of days experience of that one God. They must all us likes to be considered mean we can find a few minutes when be equally God. spirited at this time of the year. we can allow ourselves simply to We can imagine Jesus talking to the Peer pressure is even more intense ‘be’ rather than constantly to be people in the Holy Land all those years than selling pressure. Sometimes, ‘doing.’ This time and space ago because He was a man and lived like I wonder if anyone really looks allows us to try and grasp the us. Imagining the Holy Spirit is much forward to Christmas. reality of what God continues to more difficult. You can’t see Him. In the In our better moments when we do for us on a daily basis. It allows Scriptures He is represented as a wind or considered the ‘why’ of the us to be grateful for the gift of tongues of fire. He has been represented as celebration we can all recognise Jesus, the ultimate sign of God’s a dove. These are all very well but they its importance. We celebrate the ongoing love for each of us. don’t help us get close to Him. birth of Jesus. We celebrate God’s The birth of Jesus was a moment That’s the strange thing about the Holy gift to the world. Most of us could in history. The reality of God’s love Spirit. We can’t get close to him but yet he Unfortunately it is not always obvious The Holy Spirit is often depicted as tongues of fire live without the excess that has manifests itself on a daily basis. The is close to us. We say that: “He has spoken what that purpose is. How are we to find in Biblical imagery, but He exists more internally grown arms and legs around the season of Advent, rich in opportunity through the prophets.” He used the prophets our purpose in life? Surely we can rely on than externally, within our hearts as the force that celebration. For this reason, if for and symbolism, invites us to to communicate God’s messages to man. To the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He must can drive us to do good no other, Advent is an important recognise this. All that is required is do that he must have become part of the know why we were given life and can time in the lives of all Christian a little preparation. If preparation prophets. He exists within us and is the guide us. were startling. They started out as sceptics men and women. It gives us time works for the inessentials it will force that can drive us to do good. In the Gospel we are told that Jesus and ended up hearing the ‘voice of God.’ to gather our thoughts and to surely put us firmly in touch with the gave the Apostles a mission to spread the It can be very difficult to have a time of reflect on what is essential. It reality of God’s love and not just e receive gifts of the Spirit in Good News and bring all mankind to God. silence in our daily lives as any married invites us not to become locked at Christmas. Baptism and at our confirmation. They were told to wait for the Holy Spirit man will tell you. (Only joking Josephine into what is peripheral. Advent. It WThese powers are given for who came to them and transformed their —honest.) It is possible, even in the busiest is a strange kind of word for a I FR EDDIE McGhee has been God’s purposes. If we are open to the lives. It was through the power of the of lives, to stop for a few minutes and look strange time of the year. This is a priest of Galloway Diocese Spirit we can find ourselves doing things Spirit that they were able to speak in at who you are and the gifts you have been preparation time at so many since 1972. Currently serving we never expected to be doing, things we tongues and do seemingly impossible given. They are all the small things we take levels. We are moving towards three parishes in the Kilmarnock never thought we were capable of doing. things. In reality they had become instru- for granted and the people around us. something special. area he helps on a part time If the Spirit is the ‘giver of life’ then He ments of the Spirit, allowing the Spirit to When we realise how much God has given There was a little item on basis with chaplaincy in HMP is the giver of my life. I owe my very exis- work among mankind. us we can begin to understand that we must television the other day reminding Kilmarnock. He holds a diploma tence to Him. I can not imagine that my If we can see that we are simply instru- have an important part to play. us that this was the optimum time in religious education and a life was given for no good reason. There ments in the Spirit’s work then our pur- In this Advent period leading to to get the Christmas pudding masters in education and has has to be a purpose behind the giving of pose becomes clearer. Be open to the Christmas I will try to spend more silent made. Christmas pudding takes all worked extensively in Catholic life. As scientists study all the wildlife on Spirit and follow His lead. time getting in touch with the Holy Spirit. of that time to really mature. Did I schools as an advisor in religious earth they begin to see that all life is inter- Perhaps I will be able to see more clearly rush to the kitchen? No. Did education. A columnist for the related. Even the smallest single cell crea- he other night I watched the last what God wants of me. After all that’s why anyone? There may be other SCO since 1991, his hobbies ture has a role to play in the grand order of episode of The Big Silence. It was a I am here. What about you? Could you get priorities. For so many people in include fishing, pigeon-racing things. Every species is important. Tfascinating experiment where a in touch with the Spirit and let Him take this country, at this time, in the and poetry. He can be contacted I think the same is true of us. Every small group of people took on the monas- control of your life? Who knows what mar- midst of swinging cuts and job by email: edwardmcghee human being was given life for a purpose. tic life of silent contemplation. The effects vellous things you will achieve for God? losses and all manner of financial @btinternet.com 10 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010

in Glasgow, the third year PICTURE that people have turned out in their hundreds to OF THE support the fund set up in the name of the young mother who died from WEEK cancer shortly after the birth of her fifth child. Joseph’s dad Peter is SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER Joseph Kearney (9) is seen delighted at his son’s here with copies of this initiative. -TURN, revolutionary change, contra- year’s Andrea Kearney Fund “Joe’s painting of the diction… Never let the facts stand in Christmas Card which he three kings is just great, I the way of a ‘good’ story. Many a hur- designed. Joseph, one of hope lots of people buy the ried editor has in jest passed on these Andrea’s sons, is a pupil at cards as it’s an ideal way to pearls of wisdom to a reporter trying to St Thomas’ Primary School support the Andrea Kearney Uexplain the complexities of their carefully crafted in Neilston. Fund and help women “Art is my favourite coping with cancer and story as it is being ruthlessly pared down to its news subject at school and pregnancy,” he said. hook. designing the cards let's The cards, which cost If there is one lesson that we should have learned me help the fund and paint £3.50 for a pack of 10, are from the recent Papal visit to the UK, however, it is at the same time,” he said. available online at that Pope Benedict XVI’s insight, as both a theolo- The cards were unveiled www.andreakearney. gian and as head of the universal Church, requires at the recent Andrea org or by phoning 0141 context. This, more than anything else, explains why Kearney Fundraising dinner 881 1320. early extracts published before the official release of his first one-on-one interview as Pope with a jour- nalist caused such a confused reaction. The Holy Father’s consideration of the debate on Bellahouston: a call fashion craze or simply condoms and the morality of sexuality in German to grow? competing, or worthwhile in journalist Peter Seewald’s book Light of the World: I WRITE in response to themselves as returning to The Pope, the Church and the Signs of the Times ran Loreta Stewart’s letter (Holy youthful activities. However over just two pages yet have by and large overshad- Name Liturgy group, SCO Letters do-gooders are often owed the rest of the extraordinary title. November 12) about the Papal SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT suspected of being motivated His personal insight in to being Pope, his thoughts Mass at Bellahouston Park. by enhancing their on the clerical abuse problem, on calls for his resig- Your parish liturgy group [email protected] self-regard. We know the nation, on his wartime predecessor Pope Pius XII sounds large, congratulations! Catholic Church has the and on interfaith relations offered in the book have The commitment and service perfect answer to falling into all but been ignored. And that is a great pity. of members of the parish is so parish liturgy groups), is the belief in guardian angels, and this trap, that it to always The informal book is not a document of Church important in the growth and Magnificat booklet in aiding plenty of other people have furthers God’s interests before teaching but nonetheless offers a window into His development of individuals us to pray with the Church. too. Many saints had a close our own. Holiness’ world that has never been opened before. and indeed the whole parish. “In the Mass we can pour rapport with their angel; the Delia’s remarks on And that is worth more than a sound bite or a God’s grace is at work ourselves into the mould of visionary St Gemma Galgani Ecumenism and the tabloid spin. everywhere—we were blessed the Church, to become springs to mind; St Therese of Reformation remind us how No doubt PR lessons have been learned as a result of —as all the Papal Masses had freshly-minded Christians Lisieux, who had no visions, difficult it is to love God more this week’s events but perhaps the silver lining is the fact subtitles on the screen (in once again, able to co-operate nevertheless prayed this than ourselves. Many would that when Pope Benedict speaks—formally or informal- English) for people viewing creatively with the Spirit of lovely prayer: “O Guardian say that meeting the real ly—the world is listening perhaps more closely than Mass on television. God who lives within us, Angel, cover me with your presence of Christ at the ever before to a Pontiff, even if its citizens do not always Just like the preparation for leading us ever more deeply wings; O Friend, cover me celebration of the Mass is the

Something is changing for the Church this week after all at first fully understand what is being said. Pope John Paul the Great’s into prayer and truth.” with your wings; O Friend, most powerful insight And that is a genuine sign of the visit to Britain in 1982, (Magnificat booklet, page 18) illumine my path, direct my available to us to know and to times, the real change that is happen- parishes were guided by the Loreta (and your other steps and be my protection… love God. It was Peter’s ing for the Church. bishop to prepare. This group members) I wish you just for today.” And Therese recognition of Jesus as the memorable and grace-filled well in your journey, like all has been declared a Doctor of Christ, the Son of God, which ews that Margo Mac- visit was no different. We were of us, as we grow and develop the Church. led to the foundation of the Donald’s End of Life given the Magnificat booklets in our love of the Holy Belief in guardian angels Church and we should NAssistance bill failed to to aid us in our preparations Trinity. Our Lord’s guidance, has never been seriously remember this before agreeing win the backing of the Scottish and to guide us in looking ‘Lord, be merciful to me a disputed and has been the to any dilution of the parliament’s Health and Sports forward to the future. sinner’ is always the best constant tradition of the pre-eminence of the Mass in Committee is a testament to the The Holy Father, a Vicar of place to restart with Church. This is why on our Liturgy. Ecumenism has hard work of the Care Not Killing Christ, is here to guide, lead confidence. October 2 the Feast of the the worthy cause of uniting campaign and the individuals who and admonish—indeed a Graeme Taylor Guardian Angels is celebrated Christians but we must be are the driving force behind it. shepherd. BERWICKSHIRE by the Church. But of course careful that we don’t continue It is also due in no small part to The Second Vatican the original source for our the work of the Reformation everyone who put pen to paper to Council’s guidance on the Theologian: right or belief in personally assigned by weakening the power of object to the bill which aims to Liturgy is very good. It wrong on angels? guardian angels comes from the priest on the altar. legalise ‘mercy killing’ in this coun- encourages us to grow and MGR Basil Loftus tells us that the words of Christ: Julian Bath Opinion try. It underlines both that active par- develop in our meetings with belief in Limbo was once de “Anyone who welcomes a UDDINGSTON ticipation in our political processes has the Holy Trinity, using the doctrina Catholica. But I do little child like this in my results and the need to be ever vigilant. riches of the Church’s liturgy. remember when I was young name welcomes me. See that Freedom is the right MSPs are expected to vote on the bill next week. The Second Vatican being told by a priest that a you never despise any of these to dissent Now is the time to make our voices heard. Council explains the primacy belief in Limbo was not, and little ones, for I tell you that I AM sure that many serving of Latin in the Sacred Liturgy. so presumably never had their angels in heaven are and ex-military personnel will It warmly (and gently) been, part of Catholic continually in the presence of take offence at the action of encourages us to grow and doctrine. my Father in heaven.” Celtic Football Club in seeking develop in our singing of Guardian angels are quite a Lesley J Findlay to ban from their ground those those parts of the Mass proper different matter. Mgr Loftus FORT AUGUSTUS who expressed a negative SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER to the people [of God]; the tells us that no respected opinion towards the Poppy Kyrie (Greek), The Gloria, the theologian today believes in a Do not weaken the Appeal and the UK’s armed Creed, the Sanctus parts personally assigned angel. power of the priest forces. My father fought two MAIN SWITCHBOARD proper to his people (the Theologians can be right or YOU ask for our thoughts on World Wars in order to allow Tel: 0141 221 4956• Fax: 0141 221 4546 Eucharistic Prayer), the Great wrong. It would be instructive Delia Prizeman’s comments people to be free to express Amen (Hebrew), the Pater if Mgr Loftus would name on values (SCO November themselves. If he was still EDITOR Noster, the Agnus Dei. those ‘respected theologians’ 12). Perhaps first we need to alive, I’m sure that he would Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 The Council’s guidance in to whom he refers. discern the motives behind the take on Celtic FC too! [email protected] that the Spirit of God is found But down through the activities she describes. Doing John Eoin Douglas in Gregorian chant—so centuries the canonised saints things can be innocent fun, as EDINBURGH DEPUTY EDITOR simple, so beautiful—good have been consistent in their dressing up in the current Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 for the mind and the soul. We Our role is not to [email protected] are encouraged by the Fathers divide and conquer of the Council to develop and SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or PERHAPS I am the only one, REPORTER grow by using these treasures style requirements but I wondered if anyone else Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 of the Church and indeed, the This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views thought that Jesus would be Holy Father, by his guidance expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO ashamed at those who use the [email protected] and leadership—in doing just If you would like to share your opinion, send your debate on Catholic issues to SUB-EDITOR that. correspondence to the above address further their own agenda or What better place to start Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, puff up their own egos. Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 then, as we grow and develop address, and phone number or your letter will not be used Michael Burns [email protected] (in particular, members of GLASGOW Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER MUSIC COLUMN 11

contemplate in a particular way becomes a song of the Bride of the Second Coming of Christ at Christ Herself, begging her the end of time. Indeed, the spouse to deliver her from the SING TRIUMPHANTLY ancient sequence Dies Irae (for- hands of her enemies, and is merly used in the funeral rites) especially poignant in these may now replace the customary times of widespread contempt hymn at the various hours of the for the teachings of the Church IN HONOUR OF YOUR Divine Office leading up to of Christ. Yes she trusts her Advent, and the very first words Head, and knows that the gates of the morning Office of Advent of Hell shall not prevail against are: “Let us adore the King, our her, so the chant ends with Lord, who is to come.” words of quiet confidence that she shall ‘not be put to shame.’ lthough during Advent Indeed, almost as if she wish- the priest dons purple Lord, I lift up my soul. I trust es to sound a trumpet call of Avestments and the in you: let me never be disap- warning to Satan and his Gloria is omitted, Advent is not pointed. Do let my enemies armies, she repeats these words SAVIOUR a penitential season as is Lent. laugh at me. No one who waits in both the gradual and the In our fortnightly music column, we look at the hymns The alleluia continues to be for you is ever put to shame”), offertory, and in the Advent sung during Advent, and the which again links with the Vespers hymn Conditor alme and chants that we associate with the start of Advent Gloria is omitted not as a feast of Christ the King cele- siderum, she praises him: “Who Liturgical fast, but so that brated on the previous Sunday, hast a name, and hast a power, AST Sunday we in the Extraordinary Form of when the song which the and orients us towards the cel- the heights and depths to sway, celebrated the Feast the Roman rite). In this way it angels sang at the birth of the ebration of Christmas for and angels bow, and devils of Christ the King– formed a clear link with the Saviour is heard on Christmas which the holy season of cower, in transport or dismay.” or more properly, solemnity of All Saints which night it will ring out with fresh Advent (above) prepares us. the Solemnity of is celebrated on November 1– beauty and poignancy. It exhorts us to ‘lift up our I Fr Gerard Byrne is the co- ourL Lord Jesus Christ, King of in his saints Christ’s Kingly Nevertheless, there are souls’ as we await the second ordinator of a weekly (Ordinary the Universe. power continues to be made notable parallels between the coming of the Sovereign Form) Latin Mass in the Glasgow It is one of the more recent manifest. two seasons, possibly due to Christ, and the bright, almost University Chaplaincy (Sundays, Liturgical celebrations in the In the reforms which fol- the early influence of Irish mysterious rendering of the 4 pm). He is the director of the Roman Missal, having only lowed the Second Vatican missionaries in ancient Gaul, words ‘my God’ (Lating: Deus Schola Glasguensis, a small been introduced by Pope Pius Council, however, the feast where Advent was first cele- Meus), found at the apex of the choir dedicated to the study and XI (1922-1939). The solemnity came to be celebrated not at the brated. Thus, not only are pur- Gregorian melody, musically performance of the Church’s was announced in his encycli- end of October, but at the end of ple vestments worn on the reminds us that our souls’ true patrimony of liturgical music. He cal Quas primas, in which he Fr Gerard Byrne the entire Liturgical year. Placed Sundays before Christmas, but desire is not to be found in also runs the Associates of the summarised the Biblical teach- there it becomes the final a rose vestment may be worn anything of this world, but Schola Glasguensis for anyone ing of Jesus Christ as King, ‘Lord’s Day,’ and celebrates the on the third Sunday of Advent only in Christ the Lord (hence interested in learning to sing the and its promulgation served creed which we continue to use One who is King not only of the (‘Gaudete’ Sunday) mirroring the urge to ‘stay awake’ for chant. They rehearse on both to close the Holy Year of every Sunday at Mass. Church’s year, but of our whole that which may be used on ‘sleep’ was figurative language Wednesday from 7-8.45 pm in in 1925, and to mark the 1600th When Christ the King was pilgrimage through life. Its new the fourth Sunday of Lent for the sinful ways of this Our Lady of Lourdes parish, anniversary of the end of the initially introduced into the position in the calendar also (‘Laetare’ Sunday). world.) Glasgow. For more details con- Council of Nicaea in 325AD General Roman Calendar it means that it neatly dovetails The first Sunday of Advent However, more than a per- tact Fr Byrne on schola_glasgu which affirmed Christ’s divini- was to be celebrated on the last into the celebration of Advent, opens with the chant Ad te lev- sonal call to each of us, the ensis@ hotmail. co.uk or call ty, in the earliest form of the Sunday of October (and still is, the first few Sundays of which avi animam meam (“To you, O introit opening Advent 0141 882 1024

If someone was hungry she fed serving in Egypt. He first worked as a society. Walking with them were in great condition and Hugh was only OBITUARY them; if someone came into the house Co-Op message boy earning 2s6d a Carmelite nuns representing two terrified she would change her mind dripping wet she rubbed their hair dry- week which he managed to build up to Scottish communities, a Welsh convent about marrying Tony! whether they wanted her to or not; if an 11s l with tips letting him play a major and a Lithuanian community told of Hugh’s engineering skills with cars old lady wanted help to get on a bus role in keeping food on their table for yet another chapter in Hugh’s life. brought none other than the late she would help them on—whether it his four younger siblings. When he left the commando unit he Cardinal Thomas Winning knocking at was going in the right direction or not; He was called up for military service was prepared to put on another uniform his door asking him to take over the if someone she knew couldn’t get out four years later. Again he was admired to serve his God. He entered a servicing of his car. This Hugh was of the house so much she would visit and envied by his friends when he was Carmelite monastery in England to test proud to do and he admitted later he them—this was a problem in the last signed up by the tough Royal Marines what he considered might be a vocation. had often prayed that Cardinal Tom two to three weeks as she found it dif- then trained at the commando training At least he was brave enough to respond would become Pope so he would get ficult to see herself as the kind of per- camp at Bickley and graduating into to what he thought was a call and put the chance of servicing and driving the son who needs to be visited. the famous 47th Commando Unit with himself in the hands of Our Lady. Popemobile round St Peter’s Square. Her married life only lasted 16 years honours. In 1953 Hugh discovered there had It was through his friendship with the but they were her happiest times. Hugh cannot remember being been other plans made for him which Carmelites in Lithuania that Hugh met ADA SULLIVAN During her short final illness she was demobed when he returned to Civvy St still included the Carmelites, but this and made friends with Cardinal Keith MARCH 23, 1928-OCTOBER 5, 2010 comforted by the fact that she would in 1956 but he does remember his ser- time it was nuns living in a Carmel in O’Brien. In 1993 he helped Sr Mary ADA Doherty was born as the be reunited with her late husband geant telling him to keep his kit in good Langside in the south side of Glasgow. Joseph who was a member of the com- youngest of 11 children in a Frank again. order because he was now a commando The tragic news was that the nuns were munity in Langside Glasgow and had Shettleston tenement, one of the reserve. When he celebrated his 80th starving with little or no food to put on been asked to found a Monastery in poorest parts of Glasgow during the birthday a few months ago he was still their table. Lithuania to get settled there by repairing hungry 1930s. OBITUARY joking that the 47th Commandos must “They had a huge garden, I could not a wooden cottage for the sisters to live She left school at 14. Her mother, have a geriatric section for heroes. understand why they didn’t grow their while their new monastery was being Eliza had died when she was still a Hugh has left behind for his grand- own vegetables,” Hugh later told me. built. He also made many journeys by teenager so as the youngest girl in the children he so loved a very special “The place had not been touched for road taking essential equipment for the family it was expected that she had to memento the steam engine he drove seven years, the grass was as high as new community. His most recent pass- keep house. daily into St Enoch’s station in the apple trees, it was in a real mess port records 62 entries into the country. She was only in paid employment as Glasgow which will have pride of and the nuns were truly starving.” Worst of all was the battle of wits he a laundry worker for a few years place in the transport museum soon to Hugh brought his spade and so start- went though to tackle the corruption on before she married. She was widowed be opened in the city. ed 14 years of a labour of love. That the docks when building material was at 45 becoming a single parent with Hugh’s stories of life on the foot- first year he grew 11 bags of potatoes being held up because no bribes were five school-age children in a tenement plate or life as a marine even adven- and the apple trees responded to being forthcoming from the convent. flat that was condemned. tures as a commando may have been pruned and were producing five wick- Paying tribute to Hugh, Cardinal When she died aged 82 her funeral embellished a little to keep his interest- er baskets full from each tree. A bee O’Brien said: “Hugh was a very spe- was attended by more than 400 people ed gasping for more. But those of us hive was also placed in the garden cial person who will be missed by including 24 priests and Archbishop HUGH McKEY who knew him can vouch that his which produced honey for the sisters. many people especially the Carmelites Mario Conti. Her passing was a grievous DIED NOVEMBER 2, 2010 works of charity to those who needed In 1966 Hugh gave up working in in monasteries here in Scotland and in loss to her children: a doctor; a lawyer; a DURING a 49 year career in the him showed another side of the man the garden which was now under con- Lithuania.” parish priest; a college lay chaplain and railway, Hugh McKey lived out who was ready to give his last penny or trol and in great shape and he was able Before returning to Lithuania Sr a scientist as well as her grandchildren, the boyhood dream of many ounce of his strength to help a neigh- to devote some time to his hobby Mary Joseph also paid tribute to her wider family and many friends. youngsters spending 37 of them on bour or friend did not need coloured. restoring cars. Hugh had bought a sta- friend: “At times it was very difficult Ada treated everyone well because the footplates of some of the most He had only lived in the town of ble from the sisters which was adjacent settling in Lithuania but somehow we that is what she was like: the kind of famous steam trains in service West Kilbride seven happy years, but to their monastery. Soon there were managed. We very soon realised that woman who would get onto an almost including driving the Royal Train the large turnout of locals to his seven cars for Hugh to work on one the Good Lord had given us Hugh Mc empty bus, sit beside the only other north with Prince Charles on board Requiem Mass celebrated by his parish being a 1950 Mark IV Bentley which Key to help us in our work. As a com- person there and engage them in con- taking him to Balmoral. priest Fr Joe Boland in St Bride’s he restored into prime condition. It was munity we have no doubt about that versation—whether they wanted her to Hugh who died in Crosshouse Church, gave out a very special mes- used for his son Tony’s bride Lorna but and we will never forget his kindness. or not. She was never really racked by Hospital Ayrshire earlier this month sage. Each of them was prepared to Hugh was so scared it might break He will always be in our prayers, even self-doubt, her Catechism had taught left school aged 14 to help his mother walk against a freezing wind to the down on the way to the church he had although we know he is enjoying his her that she was put on earth to serve who was struggling to exist on an local cemetery in tribute to a man they Lorna there 50 minutes early! Lorna is well earned reward in Heaven. Christ. Army pay being sent by his father respected and considered pillar of their convinced, as was proved ,the car was HUGH FARMER 12 MEMOIRS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010 Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER BEREAVEMENT 13 PEOPLE POWER can help us cope with our grief

In the fourth and final part of her series, MARY McGINTY speaks of the ways that we can try and help ourselves to recover after the sad loss of a loved one

HE funeral is over and even the most supportive friends and family must return to their own lives. As the numbness of the immediateT period after the death of a loved one gives way to the raw pain of reality we must face the prospect of living the rest of our lives with a gap- ing hole in our hearts. Mourning our loss, which is the beginning of the process of recovery, we place our trust A friendship forged in Faith in the Lord in the knowledge that He, in His infinite goodness, is always with us. We continue with a series of extracts from Holy Smoke?—Memories of Otto Herschan, a director of the While the bereaved often find the deepest solace in the Faith others find Scottish Catholic Observer from 1953 to 2002, this week recounting his friendship with Cardinal Gray it difficult to pray. Among the conflict- ing emotions anger at God, themselves the residence of Cardinal Gordon Gray When Cardinal Gray retired in 1985 O’Brien had moved from Drygrange, Cardinal Gordon Gray with Otto Herschan, or others makes the comfort we once in Edinburgh’s Morningside. The cardi- it was to ‘The Hermitage’ in the where Archbishop Gray had originally his wife Marie and their family dog Basil, found in prayer painfully elusive. The nal had to make many arrangements, grounds of Gillis College in Edinburgh. founded the Seminary. It was fortu- with the cardinal’s own dog Rusty, inability to concentrate is often a bar- but near the top of the list was the fate Cardinal Keith O’Brien named it after itous at the time of the Ursulines mov- obscured by Basil (above left). Their son rier to prayer. Whether we submit to of his Cairngorm terrier Rusty. Would Bishop Gillis. He had been the Vicar ing out of their school and convent Patrick and his wife Liz at their wedding at them or rage against them, the various St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, attended the Pope resent the dog’s presence? Apostolic, who was responsible for that the property became available. by Cardinal Gray (above) stages of grief present themselves at I recall the cardinal phoning me to bringing the Ursuline Sisters to Cardinal Gray’s great friend Sir different times and for a while the con- say that Rusty would be boarded out, Edinburgh, the first Religious to return Tom Farmer, then chairman of Kwik In 1987, Marie and I were in tinuity of life is thrown asunder. but the Vicar of Christ did meet Rusty Fit, the massive firm he had created, Edinburgh for my son Patrick’s wed- Just as God Himself is with us we and was even photographed with him. had the small house adapted to the ding, which Cardinal Gray attended. must also remember that we are still Although retirement needs of a man not in the best of He said he would not officiate in case part of the family and wider circle and n another occasion, I instigated health. As the cardinal put it to me in a in the last minute his back let him they, too, are there to help us. Turning brevity. Our cottage in Buttevant because of ill health letter: “His former residence was tied down and he could not do it, but he did to others and talking about our loss is Oin County Cork, which we had was at first welcome, to the job.” come to the cathedral for it, in full often a cathartic experience in bereave- acquired in 1966, did not have a Two years or so after his retirement regalia. We had brought our Welsh ment. Whether in counselling, which is telephone. We used O’Neil’s telephone, he later wrote: I asked the cardinal about his succes- Springer-Spaniel, Basil with us. The available through many organisations, the grocer and publican, who told me ‘Retirement; after a sor Archbishop (created a cardinal in cardinal had some misgivings whether or with friends and family simply reliv- that Cardinal Gray had phoned and 2003) Keith O’Brien. His reply was his Cairngorm Terrier, Rusty, would ing the good times or expressing our asked me to call him. It was a pay phone few months the succinct: “As a pastoral bishop, bril- welcome him. He did. Subsequently he fears for the future we are opening our- and I had a limited number of coins. liant, as a gardener useless.” sent us a photograph with a short note: selves to the goodness of others. The cardinal began in an unusually novelty wears off. The His love for gardening was aptly “I am sorry about the enclosed photo- stern voice to complain about a story days are long. No illustrated when in retirement, in 1987 graph. Basil obviously does not realise ltimately we must find the in our paper, whereupon I interrupted he wrote to me: “After a glorious week that he has no right to black out Rusty, strength within ourselves to to tell him that I had money for proba- more full diaries! and of sunshine, the rain came last night. a member of the Papal household on Ubegin anew but according to OPE John Paul II’s visit to bly another five minutes. The cardi- as one grows old, one So the onions are swelling, the toma- intimate terms with the Holy Father Christina Smiley, a counsellor at While the loss of a loved one is a time of ing the time to talk. People arrive at a ling openness and facing their fears it after me but I didn’t expect so much these Isles will undoubtedly nal’s anger turned to laughter: “I sup- toes are beginning to blush and the and Mother Teresa. Well Westminster Scottish Marriage Care, shutting oth- immense sadness, it can often galvanise pain barrier at different times and they will affect the children. It is always practical help. Even just asking me to rank near the top of its pose that puts my complaint in per- becomes just a little parsnips are smiling.” always steals the headlines!” ers out is damaging to our closest rela- people and bring them together, helping worry about should they be feeling best to have open communication as go for a coffee or to something that’s Church history. The initia- spective,” was the cardinal’s retort. Basil Hume was then Archbishop of tionships which we must continue to them to cope better with their own grief depressed or angry. As relationship children are very intuitive. Just saying going on in the parish has made all the tion of the Pope’s visit to too talkative and lthough retirement, because of Westminster and we had named our nurture. counsellors we see that if they don’t go ‘this is hurting me’ and talking about it difference. Not having a family of my Pthe UK in June 1982 was in the first n 1985 when I went to see Cardinal reminiscent—with too his ill health, was at first dog after him. When our dog, Basil, “A death often galvanises people ily was pregnant and that is where all the through it they will come to it at can make all the difference.” own my friends in the parish have place, apparently accidental. Gray, who was Archbishop of Awelcome he later wrote: became ill, I received a letter from the and brings them together, carrying energy went. We often think of death in another time in their life. That is not to filled a gap and so have people who I Cardinal Hume, a true Englishman, IEdinburgh for 34 years, he com- few victims to listen to “Retirement; after a few months the cardinal assuring me that he had seen them through and giving them the black and white terms but other things say they should allow themselves to penness to accepting the help was only ever on nodding terms with,” was with Pope John Paul, and as any plained about a very bad back and told one’s meanderings.’ novelty wears off. The days are long. Rusty in the oratory, obviously pray- sense they have coped,” Mrs Smiley are always going on in family life.” wallow. Keeping doing things in the of others is a step towards she said. English gentleman might, as a matter of me that he would be asking the Pope to No more full diaries! And as one grows ing for Basil. said. “What we see at Marriage Care is For the times when we are support- family and social setting is helpful and Orecovery. In our parish com- Grief is a necessary process and a good manners, enquired when the Pope accept his resignation. But the cardinal old, one becomes just a little talkative In 1993 I attended my old friend couples coming in years down the line ing a loved one as they navigate the most people have a strength inside munities it is always available as one normal part of the human experience. would visit England. The Pope was not was worried about a suitable date. to Scotland after the Reformation. and reminiscent—with too few victims Cardinal Gray’s funeral in Edinburgh. for other reasons but their feelings go stormy waters of bereavement we may they can find.” Glasgow parishioner whose husband When someone dies a part of us dies familiar with such foreign nuances and I speculated, was it because of ordina- Bishop Gillis is buried in the Crypt of to listen to one’s meanderings.” Sir Tom Farmer, a true friend of the back to the death. Feelings of guilt or struggle to find the right words of Where children are concerned Mrs died recently discovered. with them. As we let go of the life that asked Cardinal Hume when would be tions, confirmations or some other the Chapel at Gillis Centre—close by When Marie and I visited him, a cardinal’s, was one of the ushers at the perhaps selfishness in their own needs comfort. Sometimes the first step in Smiley has particular advice: “It is “I have felt very bleak when I wake was a new life must begin and we convenient. The Westminster Cardinal Liturgical event, but these were not his his friend, John Menzies, who had been wee dram was always forthcoming to funeral and like many others it was when they were completely swept protecting a relationship is fostering a most helpful to children if adults can up so it has been a huge effort to get must strive to find peace and happi- rushed to phone his counterpart in worries. “You see,” Cardinal Gray, a a great benefactor to the Catholic accompany the smoke from both our obvious how upset he was to lose his away by their loss can mean that cou- sense of watchfulness. model good behaviour. It is easy for organised to go out to Mass in the ness. We are poorer for our loss and Edinburgh to warn him. keen gardener, said “would the new arch- Church in Scotland. pipes. Marie, my wife, put up with friend. Archbishop O’Brien said the ples stop caring for each other simply “The key thing is to notice change the focus to be on the children in our mornings like I used to,” she said. “I lonelier for the love of a dear one but During his visit to Scotland in 1982 bishop want me to plant the bulbs in the Gillis College at that time was the both indulgences, even though she Mass and paid great tribute to his because they were too busy to cope. and not just assume that it is part of the desire to make sure they are doing knew I would feel better and I expect- we are consoled in our belief that one Pope John Paul was scheduled to stay at garden or would he rather do it himself?” Archdiocesan Seminary that Cardinal indulged in neither. predecessor in his homily. “It might be that someone in the fam- process. And, of course, it is about tak- alright, but if the adults are not model- ed the other parishioners to be asking day we will be reunited. 14 MARIAN SERIES SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010 Mary is at the core of MARY BLESSED VIRGIN wonder for the Faithful DR HARRY SCHNITKER continues his extensive SCO series looking at the blessed figure of the Virgin Mary from many different perspectives (NOVEMBER) MARIAN PRAYERS

ITH Mary, we have tique, where it is recited in the reached the eve of Prioress’ Tale. That also provides a Advent, that great window on just how these hymns period of anticipa- became common currency. It tells of a tion, but also of small child sitting in school, learning Wpenance and anxiety. The pregnant the antiphon from his primer, until he Mother of God carries Her Child, the could recite it from memory. It is a hope of the world, but they are a scene that must have played itself out fraught final few weeks. The Divine, many a time. How much the fictional soon to become man, is to be born into boy in Chaucer would have understood an uncertain present; for the weeks from the Latin is unclear. Blessed leading up to the manger are tradition- Cardinal John Henry Newman for one ally marked as weeks of political bru- believed there was a need for a good tality and indifference, with the poor English translation, and in Tracts for forced to undertake expensive journeys the Time 75 he rendered it as ‘Kindly to register in a census. Hovering over Mother of the Redeemer.’ the narrative in the Gospel according to Luke, there is the dark shadow of his is a reminder that the Alma is Herod, the king who would soon seek more than a hymn to be sung at to kill the new-born Child. Ta designated time. As stated, it is This darkness serves a purpose, of a tool for contemplation, and, being the course; all New Testament stories have Advent anthem, a tool for contemplat- a purpose. Jesus was born into a very ing the greatest of all mysteries. imperfect world, a world of darkness, I have no hesitation in designating to shine all the more brightly. One has the Incarnation and Nativity as such. to marvel at the choice of December 25 Whilst I fully realise the immensity of as the date on which to commemorate the Resurrection and its absolute cen- the Nativity. The symbolic Light in a trality in Catholic belief, it is hardly dark world is recalled in a world that surprising that God came back to life. is, literally, dark. It is in this context of Yet that He chose to become like one fraught anticipation, of deep under- of us, and that the origin of everything standing of the sinful nature of the came to be confined in Mary’s womb, world, that the Christian community that is really beyond my comprehen- waits for the arrival of the Messiah, sion. I find myself in good company and it is in this context that its monas- here. Saints and theologians from St tics chant the Alma Redemptoris Augustine to Pope John Paul II have Mater, the Marian anthem for Advent. struggled to express their utter amaze- ment at the events. “Loving Mother of the Redeemer, gate St Augustine reverts to Greek philos- of Heaven, star of the sea, assist your ophy and its use of contrasts to explain: people who have fallen yet strive to “He by whom all things were made was rise again. made one of all things. The Son of God To the wonderment of nature you bore by the Father without a mother became your Creator, yet remained a virgin the Son of man by a Mother without a after as before. father. The Word Who is God before all You who received Gabriel’s joyful time became flesh at the appointed greeting, have pity on us poor sinners.” time. The maker of the sun was made under the sun.” (Sermon 187). As we saw last week, all Marian Pope John Paul II, in his encyclical anthems are rich sources for contem- Redemptoris Mater, quoted the Alma plation and deep expressions of the and reflected: “‘To the wonderment of intercessory power of Our Lady, and of nature!’ These words of the antiphon our trust in the Queen of Heaven. The express that wonderment of faith Alma does all this, and more. It gives which accompanies the mystery of voice to astounding, the essential mira- Mary’s divine Motherhood. In a sense, cle, the defining element in the it does so in the heart of the whole of Christian’s relationship with God. The creation… How wonderfully far God Alma is the anthem of the Incarnation has gone, the Creator and Lord of all and Nativity. As such, this is also the things, in the ‘revelation of Himself’ to one Marian anthem that has retained its human beings! How clearly He has original purpose most faithfully. It is bridged all the spaces of that infinite believed that all Marian hymns—an ‘distance’ which separates the Creator estimated 15,000—were originally from the creature!” intended to celebrate the Incarnation The exclamation marks speak vol- and the Nativity. umes about the Pope’s own amaze- Recalling our meditation in May on ment, his own sense of wonder. And Mary as Our Lady of Light, readers The mystery of Mary’s Divine Motherhood to God, to the core of life itself. This Yet his intellect was astounding, as his Mary is at the core of this wonder, the may recognise the reference to Mary as is a constant source of wonderment to us inference in the Alma alone makes it a two great Marian hymns testify. Handmaid of the Lord, whose quiet Star of the Sea. This is evidence not so precision tool of contemplation during He entered the Benedictine abbey of acquiescence to His Will has ensured much of the antiquity of this anthem, appellation as ‘star of the sea’ with that this holy season. Reichenau on Lake Constance, and that for us, ‘poor sinners,’ the gaping but of the ancient roots from which it of ‘gate of Heaven’, yet it omits a sig- became a scholar of repute. Hermann chasm that separates us from the draws sustenance. Indeed, it has been nificant third appellation: “Hail, Star ts inspired author was most proba- was a great linguist, a noted musician, Creator is about to be bridged once argued that the text began its life as an of the Sea, nurturing Mother of God, bly Hermann Contractus, or historian, mathematician, theologian, more at the end of Advent. antiphon to a prayer to Mary which and ever Virgin, happy gate of IHermann the Cripple (1013-1054). astronomer, a maker of musical instru- As we begin our pilgrimage to the recalled Her under that oldest of appel- Heaven.” Happy gate of Heaven, As seen last week, he was probably ments and a notable poet. All this talent Nativity, we may be certain that help is lations: Star of the Sea. That this was Mary’s womb, carrying the Christ also the author of the Salve Regina. was poured into his great meditations at hand to ensure we get there. As we perhaps the case is most fitting; the Child during Advent, offers humanity a His life is a witness to the pro-life on Our Lady, the Salve Regina and the again sing the Alma Redemptoris Incarnation and Nativity are, after all, portal to salvation. We are, possibly, message that human life is full of poten- Alma Redemptoris Mater. Mater this Advent we implore Mary: the rising of the Morning Star. rather too blasé about this concept, too tial, regardless of the physical condition Geoffrey Chaucer (1340-1400) “Assist your people who have fallen There is another reference to the familiar with it. It remains an amazing of the person. Hermann was born an incorporated the Alma in his yet strive to rise again.” And as we original Latin hymn, Stella Maris. As statement when considered more invalid, and such was his disability that Canterbury Tales, that odd mixture of know, Our Lady listens to our pleas as in that hymn, the Alma pairs Mary’s closely. Mary provides us with access he required help in reading and writing. Catholic piety and ecclesiastical cri- Her Son listens to Her’s. Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER A GRAND LITTLE PARISH 15 Life gets in the way WEEK 40, VOLUME 1 of a brighter future The best laid parish plans often go awry before a big event, as the clergy of St Aidan’s Church discover in this week’s instalment of KT BROGAN’S fictional series A GRAND LITTLE PARISH

LL THAT has happened in the Welfare after proceedings in the own in the hallway, Fr John Paul She’ll be oot o’ the game this week… and n the following week, St Aidan’s veered since last Easter has simply church. replaced the phone in its proper she’s in a right state aboot the church from one extreme to the other. been a preparation,” Canon “Doesna’ like hard work, that yin. Dposition. Despite having a sepa- cleanin’… Oh… an’ the teas.” I Preparations for the Forty Hours Brannan drew near the end She’ll be faffin’ aboot wi’ gladiola for rate mobile for sick calls only, and Fr John Paul sat down on the stairs to Adoration proved a source of disagreement of his homily. hoors when she should be giein’ a hand wi’ despite the fact that his sanity was being collect his thoughts. Things couldn’t get and minor skirmish. Kitty’s place in charge A“And the Forty Hours Adoration of the the teas…” threatened by an overload of telephone much worse, he reflected. They could… of getting the church ready was taken by coming week will mark a bright new “Don’t let it get you down, John Paul,” calls on that particular Sunday, he didn’t and they did. Felice Hannaway, self-proclaimed perfec- beginning for St Aidan’s Parish. What bet- advised the canon, eventually taking the like to be cut off from the people… just tionist who never smiled and found fault ter way to start than to come together as a phone of the hook, in case. n Monday morning, the postman with the standard which had been set by parish and ask for God’s blessing on all our “Jostling for position is just a normal part Edith came out of the kitchen, drying brought two invitations for the Kitty. endeavours?” of parish life. A firm hand is all that’s need- her hands. Otwo priests. Unfortunately, Madge Renton, known There was just the hint of a murmur of ed. And it’s an ideal opportunity for you to “I’ve decided to help out at the final “What exactly is a soiree?” asked Fr as the ‘plain speaker’ of the parish was in agreement from the congregation, numer- hone your parish priestly skills… I’m going Benediction of our Forty Hours John Paul as the canon studied his tasteful the cleaning team and let Mrs Hannaway ous nods of approval and a ripple of to listen to a little Puccini before I make my Adoration,” she beamed at Fr John Paul. card with the gilt edging. know what she thought of perfectionists in applause began somewhere, but was weekly phone call to the Holy Terror. It He felt a quiver of apprehension. “Not sure, I suppose you might call it a general. She also put Mrs Smythe, flower quelled by a severe look from the canon. calms me, you see.” “I was just thinking….” she went on. small conviviality,” was the reply. arranger, in her place. She, in turn, took out “Now, now….” he chided,” I’ll remind “Surely phoning your sister doesn’t agi- “Miss McIndoe’s planning to play an O “You do realise that we’ll have to go this her ill-humour on the faithful Imelda, who you again that this is a church… not a con- tate you, canon. I got the impression that Salutaris by Palestrina… since this is a time. We ducked out of Mrs Joanne was commanded to dismantle an entire cert hall.” you were more than able to stand up to special occasion, and the bishop might Smythe’s last invitation on the grounds stand of flowers because it looked a bit The canon particularly disliked the her,” Fr John Paul was genuinely puzzled. even be present. I’m sure that the people that we were too busy settling in.” lopsided, and retired in floods of tears to sound of applause in the church. “No. She’s being nice to me… unnerv- of St Aidan’s won’t know that particular “We could make a brief appearance, I the altar servers’ sacristy. The passkeepers ing, my boy, quite unnerving. Wants me to piece, so I’d like to sing it as a solo. It will suppose,” the other sighed. refused to give way to the Youth Group, fter Mass, the two priests con- go over for a holiday after Christmas, and give a little… shine to the proceedings, The canon leaned back in his chair. who were persuaded to act instead as firmed arrangements, church I can tell you that if I do, you won’t see me don’t you think, father?” “Now… it might be the best hooley greeters, this presenting a fresh set of dan- Acleaning, flower arranging and again.” The other was lost for words. you’ve ever attended, John Paul. Give the gers of over-officiousness by Mozza and the thousand and one things needed for His colleague was horrified. “She can’t “We’ve spent a considerable amount of poor woman a chance… She’s just enter- his friends. preparation. An invitation had been sent do that, surely… you’re needed here. time practising this, you know.” ing into the general enthusiasm of things in Miss McIndoe was persuaded to change to St Jerome’s parishioners to join St January’s the centenary…” “Miss McIndoe tends to find fault with her own inimitable way... and I believe the ambitious music for the final night and Aidan’s for the closing Benediction of “Oh… she’d stoop to anything to get her little details of it, but she does fuss...and she’s a splendid cook when the humour was blamed by Edith for conspiring with the Forty Hours Adoration and there was way driven, you know. Lock me in the she has her limitations with music in its takes her…” the canon to thwart her plans to sing as a talk of the bishop coming as well. attic… hide my best boots… my suit- BROADEST sense… however, I do think “I take it we’re going then?” soloist. The serving of teas afterwards had Everything seemed safely on course until case… she’ll stoop to anything if she that it will show that St Aidan’s is a place The canon nodded cheerfully. become a possibility rather than a the phone began to ring on Sunday after- thinks I need a rest.” of some culture,” Edith gave a rare smile. “By the look of those invitations, there certainty. noon. Fr John Paul studied his companion “The canon has the final say about should be other guests. It might be an inter- But the church was packed as Forty The usual tranquillity of the presbytery carefully. Sometimes, it was hard to tell music, you know. You’d really have to esting evening. There might even be a Hours Adoration began and a constant was shattered. The new committees were whether he was joking or not… and he felt consult him,” Fr John Paul said. chance of going in for a spot of that ‘net- stream of people made visits throughout suggesting that they should be sitting in anything but ready to take on the parish Edith’s smile faded. “I’ll speak to him, working’ thing. It’s all the rage these days, ensuing days. The closing Rosary and reserved seats at the front of the church on single-handed. then. He’s a music lover,” she said with- they tell me…” Benediction was quite beautiful and con- the big occasion. There were several objec- He thought for a moment. eringly. The canon returned to his newspaper, viviality followed. tions to the plans for the fledgling Youth “Perhaps she needs a diversion,” he said The phone rang again. It was Finn. earning a suspicious glance from Fr John “God is with St Aidan’s—he’s turned Group to act as passkeepers and Kitty at last. The canon didn’t seem to be lis- “We’re just back fae casualty, father. Paul. His mentor was using his disguise as ridiculous to sublime” said the canon at McGarvey was insisting that Joanne tening. Puccini’s music was washing Kitty had a fall… tripped ower the cat… an unsophisticated country boy just a bit the end of it all. Smythe should take her turn at the tea urn over him in a soothing wave. the leg’s no’ broken but it’s a’ strapped up. too often these days. “Things are set fair and no mistake.” Why is outlawed General Absolution seen as ‘cheap grace?’

THE German Lutheran theologian, says simply—‘all wrongdoing is sin, but Dietrich Bonhoeffer, wrote in 1937 not all sin is deadly.’ But what is not ‘cheap grace is preaching forgiveness Mgr Basil evident is where that line is drawn in the without requiring repentance.’ tradition of the Church. The early Church ‘Repentance’ does not mean Loftus Zeal and Patience was very restrictive in what it saw as ‘penance’. It means ‘turning to God.’ mortal sin. Bonhoeffer was not speaking of the absolution that, prior to the new For well over a thousand years only Sacrament of Reconciliation or document, had for very many years been adultery, apostasy and murder met the Confession. He was, almost alone the only rite for this sacrament. This was requirements. Then the Irish added amongst German theologians at the retained, with some variation on the horse-stealing! After that there was a time, saying one could not preach formulas, principally the strong Last Absolution of the steady progression, or perhaps forgiveness for those who turned to recommendation that a short excerpt from Munsters, a painting by ‘regression,’ to the comparatively Adolf Hitler as a new messiah rather the Scriptures should always be read. Fortunino Matania. The 2nd modern times of casuistry, which saw an than to God. Rite 2 was introduced as a communal Battallion Royal Munster extra gram of food on a fasting day, a Fusiliers receives Sadly, 40 years later that phrase preparation for individual confession and drop of water before Holy Communion, absolution from Father ‘cheap grace’ came to be applied to the absolution. By including readings from Gleeson on May 8, 1915, or the omission of three psalms from the then newly restored Rite of General the Scriptures this rite fulfils the wish of the eve of their action at daily divine office recited by a priest, as Absolution without individual the council that ‘the preaching of the Aubers Ridge a ticket to Hell. Confession. Consequently that new Rite Word is required for (a priest’s) The three new rites were meant to ‘give is now effectively abolished by the sacramental ministry itself, since the whole parish or deanery. a gentle reminder that those conscious of more luminous expression to both the orders of the Roman Curia. sacraments... draw their origin and power Shortly after the document was mortal sin should mention this the next nature and expression of the sacrament’ in It was in 1973 that Pope Paul Vl from the Word.’ Just as one would not published Pope Paul Vl told a group of time they went privately to confession. our own day. But Rite 3—General published the revised ‘Order of celebrate Mass by omitting the Readings priests from northern Italy that he hoped A difficulty here was that there is no Absolution—was quickly outlawed. Penance,’ thus obtempering the Second and beginning with the preparation of that this rite would become the ‘normal’ clear teaching on what constitutes grave Next week we shall look at why this Vatican Council’s requirement that ‘the gifts and going on to the Eucharistic means by which the Sacrament is sin. Even the Catechism of the Catholic happened, and study the emergence of a rite and formulas for the sacrament of Prayer, so too, then, all the sacraments administered. In other words it was to Church, arguably one of the most new ‘Rite two and a half’ which seems Penance are to be revised so that they should include a Scriptural element. This prevail over Rite l in the life of a parish. important post-conciliar documents, to be taking its place. give more luminous expression to both is the rite that many Catholics now come Rite 3 was to be the General Absolution simply says ‘the distinction between the nature and effect of the sacrament’ across in their parishes and deaneries, of a whole congregation—with Scripture mortal and venial sin—already evident in Mgr Basil Loftus is a priest of the Diocese (Sacrosanctum Concilium, n72). This particularly during Advent and Lent. The readings, homily, examination of Scripture, became part of the tradition of of Leeds now living in retirement in the North document approved of three rites. disadvantage is that it requires a very conscience, and Absolution. The celebrant the Church. It is corroborated by human of Sutherland. He worked in secretariat for Rite l was the individual and private great number of priests to hear the was preferably to be the diocesan bishop. experience.’ What is evident is that there English and Welsh bishops in Rome during confession of sin and reception of subsequent individual confessions of a There was to be no confession of sins, just is a distinction. John, in his First Letter the Second Vatican Council 16 GÀIDHLIG SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010 Aifhreann Ghàidhlig ann an Sgìre Latharnak In his Gaelic column this month, ANDREAS WOLFF talks about the GÀIDHLIG introduction of a new Gaelic Mass in Taynuilt and how he hopes, and prays, that this will lead to a greater linguistic awakening

HÀINIG naidheachd bho chionn ghoirid air am bi coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an sgìre Latharna a’ cur fàilte: Dh’iarr an t-easbuig ann an sgìre-easbuig Earra-Ghàidheal is na h-Eileanan,T Iòsaiph Toal, air Mgr Dòmhnall MacAoidh Aifhreann Ghàidhlig ag ràdhn uair sa mhìos. Tha fios gu bheil gu leòr de mhuinntir na Gàidhlig a’ fanachd timcheall air an Òban ris an còrdadh sin. Rinn Mgr. Dòmhnall co-dhùnadh gum bu chòir dhi a bhith ann an Taigh an Uillt leis mar a tha an Àrd-Eaglais ro mhòr na bheachd air- son coithional beag. Bidh a’ chiad tè ann air 12 An Damhair 2010 aig 3f agus i ga cumail air an dàrna Dòmhnach air a h-uile mìos às dèidh sin. Thuirt Mgr. Dòmhnall: “Feumaidh sinn ullachadh a dhèanamh air na laoidhean Gàidhlig ro làimhe.” Nach biodh e math am fonn ùr a sgrìobh Anna-Wendy Stevenson airson an dàn aig Pòl MacCaluim à Uibhist a Deas a bhith againn cuideachd: O glòir is moladh dhut a Dhia (faic an colbh seo air 26/03/10). No dh’fhaodadh Do Làmh a’ Chrìosda a bhith againn mar a sheinn a’ chòisir òg as Uibhist is Barraigh cho brèagha aig Aifhreann a’ Phàip ann an Glaschu. Tha coltas co-dhiù gun do dh’fhàg na faclan Gàidhlig a thuirt am Pàp buaidh is e a’ beannachadh muinntir na h-Alba ann an Gàidhlig agus Beurla. Dh’fhaodadh gur esan a thug spi- onnadh dhan easbuig againne Aifhreann Ghàidhlig a chur air dòigh ann an sgìre Latharna gu cunbhalach. Tha fhios gun robh e ag iarraidh sin a dhèanamh bhon a thòisich e mar a thuirt e rium fhìn ann an agallamh a leugh sibh sa cholbh seo (31/7/09). Thuirt an t-Easbuig Toal: “Chì sinn cia- mar a thèid dhuinn ann an Taigh an Uillt. Dh’fhaodte gum b’ urrainn dhuinn tè a bhith againn ann an sgìre Loch Abair cuideachd san àm ri teachd.” Bha e fhèin ag ràdhn gum faodadh pàirtean dhen Aifhreann a bhith ann an Gàidhlig air a’ Ghàidhealtachd mar a tha ann an Èirinn far a Eaglais Thaigh an Uillt feadhainn a’ tighinn thuca a tha acrach aig bùth an a sgrùdadh leis an Ròimhe. Tha iad dhen bheachd bheil an “Ar n-athair” tric ann an Gaeilge. Cò aig Salvation Army agus bidh iad a’ toirt biadh do gu bheil e fìrinneach. Bidh Muire Màthair tric ag tha fios nach can e fhèin an Aifhreann Ghàidhlig gin aig am faodadh ùidh a bhith ann nach cuir dhaoine aig an taigh far a bheil fhios aca gu bheil ràdhn rinn nach eil sinn ag ùrnaigh gu leòr. uaireigin is e air a dhèanamh roimhe? Bha e na sibh brath thugam fhìn: [earra-ghaid- duilgheadasan ann is far nach eil e comasach Mu dheireadh nach dèan sinn uile ùrnaigh air- shagart sna h-Eileanan Siar airson 14 bliadhna. [email protected]]. dhaibh a thighinn a-mach. son dùsgadh Crìosdail Gàidhealach timcheall air Ann an Taigh an Uillt tha sinn an dèidh rudei- an Aifhreann Ghàidhlig ùr a tha seo. Bu mhath ha gu leòr a thachartasan inntinneach eile gin ùr fheuchainn gus airgead a thogail airson a’ ha àite eile san Òban cuideachd a bheir leam cuideachd cuireadh a thoirt dhuibh ùrnaigh air a bhith a’ dol san sgìre seo. Bha seirb- pharaiste. An àite a bhith a’ dèanamh fèill-rèic cuideachadh do dhaoine ann an dòigh eile. ag ràdhn airson seachdain eadar-creideamh a tha Theis eacumanagach dà-chànanach ann air mar is àbhaist dhuinn dh’fhalbh feadhainn air a’ TTha bùth air an Àrd-Sràid far am bi Adele gu bhith a’ tòiseachadh air 28/11/10 le tachartasan madainn Didòmhnaich sa chaidh ann an Eaglais bhicycle timcheall Loch Obha agus thog sinn de Solla a’ slànachadh dhaoine ann an diofar air feadh Bhreatainn. Cho fad’s as aithne dhomh na h-Alba san Òban. suim airgid nas motha na is àbhaist dhuinn sna dhòighean. Gach Dihaoine m.e. bidh daoine ag chan eil cail a’ tachairt a thaobh sin ann an sgìre- Bha mòran dhaoine an làthair is bha e math bliadhnaichean a dh’fhalbh. ràdhn a’ chonail aig 3f. easbuig Earra-Ghaidheal is na h-Eileanan. Ach coimhearnachd Chrìosdail na Gàidhlig san Òban Tha sin a dh’aindeoin is gun tug sinn an dàrna Mar a fhios agaibh tha Muire Màthair ag iar- ma tha mi ceàrr leigibh fios thugam. Bhiodh e fhaicinn còmhla. Bha sanasachd ga dhèanamh an leth dhen airgead a chaidh a thogail gu buidhnean raidh oirnn a’ chonail ag ràdhn tric is minig. Bidh math rudeigin a thòiseachadh a thaobh sin. sin cuideachd airson clas ùr ‘Gàidhlig san carthannais eile: Mary’s Meals agus Cidsin Brot Rosaura Gonzalo fhathast a’ faighinn na teach- Sin e bhuamsa às a’ Choingheil aon uair eile. Dachaigh’ san Òban agus là ‘Gàidhlig san an Òbain. Is e buidheann eacumanagach a th’ ann daireachdan sin. Ma tha sibh air a bhith a’ lean- Gus an àth-mhìos: Beannachd leibh. Dachaigh’ sa Choingheil air 11/12/10. Ma tha an Cidsin Brot an Òbain agus bidh na daoine a’ tainn a’ cholbh seo tha fhios agaibh gun deach a’ ùidh agaibh ann no ma tha sibh eòlach air cuidei- dèanamh na h-obrach gu saor-thoileach. Bidh chùis aig mo mhàthair chèile ann an Bhenesuela I [email protected]

THE Gaelic community in the the Home’ immersion class in Adele de Solla runs a healing Lorn area will welcome the Connel on Saturday December centre in High Street, where peo- news that there will be a Ann am Beurla (In English) 11, was also advertised. If you’re ple are invited to come and pray Gaelic Mass in Taynuilt on interested in them drop me a note the Rosary on a Friday afternoon Sunday December 12 at 3pm. words are by Paul MacCallum the custom in Ireland, where the at: [email protected]. at 3pm. As you know Mary has Bishop Joseph Toal has asked both from South Uist. Our Father is often said in Irish. Going back to Taynuilt where revealed in messages to Rosaura Canon Donald MacKay to say Do Làmh a’ Chrìosda certainly “We’ll see how we get on in we’ve just tried something new in Gonzalo in Venezuela that she a Gaelic Mass there once a is another good choice as it Taynuilt,” he said. “Maybe we can the parish as our autumn wants us to pray the Rosary more month on the second Sunday. became famous after it was sung have a regular Gaelic Mass in the fundraiser. A group from the often. These messages still keep The Visitation Church in by a girls’ choir from Uist and Lochaber area as well in the future.” parish cycled round Loch Awe coming and still very much con- Taynuilt was chosen because it Barra at the Papal Mass in Who knows, he might say and collected money. Half of the vey this. seemed more of an appropriate Glasgow. The Pope famously also Mass in Gaelic himself, as he has proceeds go to two other local While we’re praying, why not setting than the large cathedral in said a blessing in Gaelic and who done so before, being as he was, charities: Mary’s Meals and the pray for a Gaelic Christian awak- Oban. knows whether this inspired the a parish priest in the Western Oban Soup Kitchen. ening around the new Gaelic “We will have to practice the new Gaelic Masses in Taynuilt. Isles for 14 years. We nonetheless exceeded the Masses in Taynuilt. And say a hymns beforehand to make sure It has been Bishop Toal’s inten- This comes after a bi-lingual amount raised the previous year wee prayer as well for the under- enough people know them,” tion from his ordination to pro- ecumenical service in through a sale of works. The standing between faiths as inter- Canon MacKay said. Maybe one mote Gaelic as he told me in an Glencruitten Church of Scotland Oban Soup Kitchen is an ecu- faith week is about to start. of them could be the newly com- interview for this column in July last Sunday morning. It was well menical initiative which is run in If you know of or would like to posed O glòir is moladh dhut a of this year. He suggested then attended. A new ‘Gaelic in the the Salvation Army building. get involved in any interfaith Dhia. The music was written by that parts of the Mass could be in Home’ class in Oban was men- And there is another place in activities in the Lorn area, please Anna-Wendy Stevenson and the Gaelic in the Highlands just as is tioned and a one-day ‘Gaelic in Oban which offers help to people. let me know. Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

CHURCH NOTICES

Our Lady of Fatimaʼs Peace Plan from Heaven LEGION OF MARY Our Lady's Great Promise I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for THEWAYSIDE MONTHLY salvation all those who on the First Saturday of 5 consecutive months, shall confess,receive Holy Communion, pray 5 decades of the Rosary and keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating CLUB CENTRE on the Mysteries of the Rosary---all with the intention of making MEDJUGORJE reparation to me. Our Lady to Lucy, Dec. 1925 You are invited to do so at any of the following venues on: FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER, 2010 9.00am - Mill Hill Fathers, Cardonald, Glasgow BY HOMELESSNESS EVENING 9.00am - St Columbaʼs, Renfrew, Glasgow 9.00am - St Francis, Port Glasgow 9.20am - St.Aidanʼs, Johnstone CHRISTMAS 9.30am - St Bernadetteʼs, Carntyne, Glasgow 9.30am - St Anneʼs, Dennistoun ST JOHN THE BAPTISTʼS CHURCH 9.30am - St Brigidʼs, Toryglen 9.30am - St Josephʼs, Tollcross FESTIVITIES 9.30am - St Lucyʼs, Cumbernauld Lower Millgate 9.30am - St Maryʼs Cathedral, Edinburgh UDDINGSTON 9.30am - St Maryʼs, Calton, Glasgow Please help to make this Christmas a special one for 9.30am - St Maryʼs Duntocher 9.30am - St Maryʼs Greenock our guests.We will be offering our usual services for 9.30am - St Matthewʼs, Bishopbriggs on Monday November 29th 2010 9.30am - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley the festive period. 9.30am - St Patrickʼs, Shotts 9.30am - St Robertʼs, Househilwood, Glasgow Rosary at 7.15pm G Mass at 7.30pm 9.30am - St Rochʼs, Glasgow These will include: 9.30am - Christ the King, Glasgow Light refreshments in the hall afterwards 10.00am - Christ the King, Howwood, Johnstone 10.00am - Christ the King, Pittenweem • Free food and entertainment throughout 10.00am - St Columbaʼs Bridge of Don, Aberdeen ALL WELCOME 10.00am - Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride the festive period 10.00am - Our Lady of Good Aid, Motherwell • Christmas dinner and party 10.00am - Our Lady Star of the Sea, Saltcoats 10.00am - Our Lady and St Anneʼs, Cadzow Bridge, Hamilton • Christmas presents 10.00am - St Sophiaʼs, Galston EXPERT SERVICES 10.00am - St Aloysius, Springburn • Hogmanay lunch 10.00am - St Brendanʼs, Yoker, Glasgow 10.00am - St Patrickʼs, Dumbarton • Hogmanay party 10.00am - St Brideʼs, Cambuslang 10.00am - St Brideʼs, East Kilbride In addition, Mass will be celebrated on Christmas 10.00am - St Cadocʼs, Newton Mearns SCOT-COVER 10.00am - St Charlesʼ Paisley Eve and also at the close of year on Hogmanay. 10.00am - St Convalʼs, Pollok, Glasgow 10.00am - St Gabrielʼs, Merrylee, Glasgow RE-UPHOLSTERY 10.00am - St Helenʼs, Langside, Glasgow Our hours of opening will be extended throughout 10.00am - St Jamesʼ, Crookston, Glasgow Freephone: 0800 389 8084 10.00am - St Johnʼs Barrhead the period to ensure that people have 10.00am - St John the Baptist, Uddingston • Repairs • New Foams • Springs Repaired 10.00am - St Josephʼs, Helensburgh companionship, warmth and food. 10.00am - St Maryʼs Irvine also MOBILE REPAIR SERVICE all over Scotland 10.00am - St Michaelʼs, Dumbarton 10.00am - St Paulʼs, Whiteinch If you can help in any way with the cost of the above Excellent choice of fabrics and 10.00am - St Peterʼs, Bellsmyre 10.00am - St Peterʼs, Livingston we would be very grateful. quality leathers specialising in: 10.00am - St Philipʼs, Ruchazie, Glasgow 10.00am - St Stephenʼs, Dalmuir Dykes • Reids 10.00am - The Holy Family and St Ninian, Kirkintilloch Please write to: 10.00am - Sacred Heart, Bridgeton G Plan • Parker Knoll 10.15am - St Maryʼs Star of the Sea, Leith Wayside Club c/o Jim White 10.30am - St Athanasius, Carluke Cintique • Wade 12.15pm - Carfin Grotto 12.15pm - St Mungoʼs, Townhead, Glasgow 32 Midland Street 1.00pm - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley Glasgow G1 4PR 2.00pm - Our Lady and St Patrick, Auckinleck, Ayrshire MTB Upholstery 5.00pm - Immaculate Heart of Mary, Balornock, Glasgow 5.15pm - Immaculate Conception, Maryhill, Glasgow 7.00pm - Franciscan Convent, 92 Dixon Avenue, Glasgow Family Business For more information phone 0141 882 2254. THANK YOU. VOCATIONS Michael T Boyle Estb: 1974 Suites Recovered or Repaired Catholic Charismatic Renewal THE JERICHO Loose Cover Service Archdiocese of Glasgow COMMUNITY Do you feel that New foams/New springs ADVENT DAY OF RENEWAL God is calling Verbal estimates free With you to the Deacon Tommy Kelly Combine the Missionary Contact Michael in Spiritual Life with Mob: 07878156444 Our Lady of Consolation Hall, Inglefield Street, the running of Priesthood Land: 01698 827724 (ansa) ʻJericho Innsʼ Then we Govanhill, Glasgow G42 7DE for can help those being you Saturday 4th December 2010 RECRUITMENT at 10.30am start ʻpassed by on the other sideʼ Please bring a packed lunch Contact: For further information, please contact 07709 201809 The Drug & Alcohol Apply online: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/jobs Addicted The Vocations Director Other Events for your diary: SMA FATHERS Mass for the Holy Souls Victims of Domestic St Theresaʼs Violence Clarendon Place, Dunblane on Monday 29th November Perthshire FK15 9HB Homeless Men Committed to in Corpus Christi, Lincoln Avenue at 7.30pm &Women Equal Opportunities. with FR DES BRODERICK Holidays for those on PERSONAL Memorial Mass for Br Paul Peter Low income Head Teacher £75,402 Ref DEE0892 St Paul’s RC Academy on Thursday 2nd December Vocation info from: UNATTACHED? Closing date: Friday 10 December 2010. in St Paul’s Church, Whiteinch at 7pm Brother Patrick, Join the Applicants are invited to apply online at with FR JOHN KEENAN ʻMater Salvatorisʼ, CATHOLIC www.dundeecity.gov.uk/jobs Harelaw Farm UNATTACHED KILBARCHAN DIRECTORY Apply online: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/jobs Renfrewshire Tel: 01322 222 213 for free brochure PA10 2PY [email protected] Bridging Businesses in Scotland with Catholic Consumers 48 page Special Christmas Issue— Available in Send Your Christmas Greetings and Thank Yous to 98% of Catholic Parishes in Scotland Friends, Supporters and Customers All Scotland’s Major Hospitals High Street Stores Call: 0141 241 6105 18 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

never forget. DEATHS As thoughts go back as they often do, LYNN We treasure the memories Of your charity, pray for the we have of you. repose of the soul of Cissie Always remembered by (Campbell) who died peace- Michelle and Aimee. fully at Wishaw General, on November 15, 2010. Beloved GORDON wife of the late Michael, In loving memory of our dar- adored mum of Michael, ling mum, Agnes Hughes KERR Eileen, Maureen, Terry and LUNDIE CAMPBELL Daisley, died November 25, Charles (who died in in- With loving and happy mem- 16th Anniversary 1985. Also our da, Wullie Cherished forever the memo- ries of my dearly loved hus- fancy). Mother-in-law of Anne ories of our darling big son, Treasured memories of Gordon, their much loved band, John, who died Marie and Davy and greatly Jim, who was tragically killed Eileen (O’Neill), a loving wife sons, John and Donald Dais- December 1, 2004. R.I.P. loved gran of Monica, Louise on July 20, 1984, and whose and mother, who died No- ley and their beloved grand- If tears could build a stair- and Michael. 43rd birthday occurs on De- vember 26, 1994. daughters, Lynne Thomson way, Rest in peace. cember 1. Those who die in grace, and Ginette Daisley. And memories a lane, We shall always remember Go no further from us than In our hearts forever. McGEEHAN I’d walk right to Heaven, the day you were born. God, Their family. And bring you home again. Suddenly at Monklands Dis- The day God made you ours, And God is very near. His sorrowing wife, Mary. trict Hospital, on Wednesday, We shall always remember Our Lady of Lourdes, pray GILGANNON, Elizabeth GALLAGHER 9 Inverlochy Place, Fort November 17, 2010, Rose for her. 1st Anniversary of Elizabeth, the day we lost you, William. McGeehan, dearly beloved Isabella (Bella) née Cannon, And love you ‘til the end of Inserted by her loving hus- who died November 22, daughter of Francis and Eliz- our mammy, whose birthday time, band John and daughters 2009. Beloved sister of abeth McGeehan, dear sister McGROARTY would have been on Decem- These words are written with Angela and Clare. Rosina and Cathy. of Mary, Margaret, Cathie 12th Anniversary ber 2 and our dad, James sad regret, On whose soul, sweet Jesus, and Anne, and a much loved CRUM Agnes, died December 1, (Jim) whose birthday would From the hearts of parents have mercy. aunt of Liz, Jim, Francis and 1998, our brothers, Patrick, have been on December 14. who will never forget. 5th Anniversary Adam. R.I.P. In loving memory of our dear HENRETTY died July 1999, and John, In our hearts you will always Will those who think of Jim died October 2000, also our father and ganga, Eddie, 1st Anniversary TAGGART stay, today, parents, John, died Novem- who died November 30, Remembering Marie F. Loved and remembered A little prayer to Jesus say. ber 1968, and our mother, In loving memory of our dear 2005. Thérèse, who died on De- every day. St Joseph, pray for him. Sarah, died April 1970, also mother, Patricia, who died on We lost a father with a heart cember 2, 2009. Beloved Eternal rest grant unto them, We love and miss you so Anna McGroarty, died July 6, November 15, 2010. Also our of gold, daughter of the late William O Lord, much, son. 2006. dear father, John, who died How much we miss him can and Ellen and cherished sis- And let perpetual light shine Your ever loving Mum and Remembered today and on September 20, 1973. never be told. ter of the late Bill, Don, on them, Dad. every day. Eternal rest grant unto them, He shared our troubles and Canon Michael and Maire. May they rest in peace. Remembering my brother is Our Lady of Lourdes, pray O Lord, helped us along, Eternal rest grant unto them, easy, for them. And let perpetual light shine From all the family at home If we follow his footsteps we O Lord, upon them, I do it every day, Inserted by Grace and Sadie. and abroad. will never go wrong. And let perpetual light shine May they rest in peace. But missing Jim is the Inserted by his children and upon them, Amen. heartache, MacINNES GORDON grandchildren. May they rest in peace. Their loving family. That never goes away. 1st Anniversary In loving memory of James, Amen. Fortified by the rites of Holy Your sister Jane. DONNACHIE In loving memory of our dear devoted husband, dad, Inserted by Margaret, 120 mum, Catherine, grand- Mother Church. We love you very much, 11th Anniversary grandad and great-grandad, Gala Street. mother and great-grand- whose birthday occurs on Uncle Jim. xxx Remembering today with Your nieces Jane, Kim and mother, died November 24, November 23. much love and gratitude, our KEATINGS RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM Cara. 2009. You were always there when beloved parents, our father, 12th Anniversary To hear your voice, to see Watch over me Uncle Jim. we needed you, Michael, who died November Treasured memories of my you smile, QUINN Your great-nephew, Jayden No task too great or small, 27, 1999, our mother, Mary, beloved husband, Lawrence, To sit and talk to you awhile, James. 13th Anniversary With willing hands and a who died December 17, who died December 3, 1998. To be together in the same 1999, and our dear brother, Of your charity, please pray heart of gold, If memories bring us closer, old way, for the repose of the soul of MEMORIAM Michael, who died January We are never far apart, For us you did them all. Would be our dearest wish Sister Mercedes Quinn, Sis- 11, 2000. For you are always in my Because you were so very AITON today. Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant ter of St Joseph of Peace, 13th Anniversary thoughts, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, special, them eternal rest. Rearsby, Leicestershire, who In loving memory of our dear And forever in my heart. pray for her. died November 26, 1997. No words can ever say, From the family. mother and grandmother, Mary, Mother of God, pray Inserted by all the family May she rest in peace. How much we love and for him. Mary, died November 29, home and away. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray miss you, FISHER Your loving wife Kathleen. 1997. for her. Each and every day. 10th Anniversary Never forgotten. MacINNES A lonely cry, a silent tear, St Joseph, pray for her. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, In loving memory of our dear Always in our hearts. Forever wishing you were 20th Anniversary St Pio, comfort her. We place all our trust in mother and grandmother, His loving family. here. In loving memory of our fa- Inserted by her loving sister Thee, Kate Ann, who died on No- A kiss thrown up to the sky Inserted by Robert and fam- ther and grandfather, Dun- Cathie and family. God bless and keep you vember 28, 2000, also re- so blue, ily. can, who died November 28, safe. membering our dear father Catch it grandpa, it’s just for 1990. R.I.P. and grandfather, Thomas, you. Miss you so much. BIGGINS Just a prayer from the ones BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE St Joseph, pray for him. who died August 5, 1987, Loving grandchildren who loved you, Please pray for the repose of Love always your loving and loved ones gone before Lawrence, Harry and Erin. Just a memory fond and DONALDSON the soul of our father, Philip wife Christine. and after. R.I.P. true, Precious memories of Joan, Biggins, who died November KEATINGS Our family chain is broken Always in our thoughts and In our hearts you will live for- whose 70th birthday occurs 29, 1974. now, prayers. 12th Anniversary ever, on November 29. May he rest in peace. Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant Of your charity, pray for the And nothing seems quite Because we thought the Each Mass we hear, them eternal rest. repose of the soul of Larry, world of you. the same, BOYD Each prayer we say, Inserted by her loving family. who died on December 3, Fois shiorruidh thoir dha, a But one day we will be with rd Is offered up for you. 3 Anniversary 1998. Thighearna. you dad, In our hearts you will always In memory of my dear wife, FLANAGAN In the shelter of Thy Sacred Inserted by his loving family. stay, And the links will join again. Kate, who died November In loving memory of a dear Heart, Dear Jesus, may he Loved and remembered Our Lady of the Rosary, 12, 2007, loving mother and husband and father, Jim, rest. MacINTOSH day. pray for him. nannie. who died on November 26, Our Lady of Fatima, pray for Of your charity, please pray St Anthony, pray for her. Eternal rest grant uto him O Our Lady of the Isles, pray 2009. him. for the repose of the soul of St Theresa pray for her, Lord, for her. Quietly today your memory is St Bernadette, pray for him. my parents, John MacIntosh, From all your loving family May he rest in peace From Donald, family and kept, Sadie and Ian. who died on November 26, home and away Amen grandchildren. No need for words we will Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1954, and Sarah MacDon- 26, 1942. R.I.P. November 24, 1996. sister and aunt, Anne Binnie, will be granted (make re- PRAYER TO THE HOLY ald, who died on July 11, Watch beside them, St Teresa, pray for her. who died December 30, quest). O Jesus who has SPIRIT 1982. R.I.P. Guardian Angel, Inserted by her loving 2009. said whatsoever you ask the Holy Spirit, you who solve all O Infant Child Jesus of Virgin Mother, light their way, husband Bill and son Louis. May their souls rest in Father in my name, it shall problems, light all roads, so Prague, grant them eternal Heart of Jesus, grant them peace. be granted to you through that I can attain my goal; You rest. mercy, Mary, Mother of God, pray the intercession of Mary, who gave me the divine gift 7 Croft Avenue, Oban. That’s our fervent prayer for them. your most Holy Mother. I ask to forgive and forget all evil each day. the Father in your name that against me, and in all in- MacKINNON Inserted by their son John ACKNOWLEDGEMENT my prayer be granted (make stances of my life you are In loving memory of my dear Roderick, Frobost; Mary F. LYNN request). O Jesus who said with me. I want in this short husband, Seoras, who died and Tom, Aberdeen. ‘Heaven and Earth shall prayer to thank you for all The family would like to ex- November 25, 2005. R.I.P. pass away but my words will things as you confirm once press their sincere gratitude A bouquet of beautiful mem- MacMILLAN not pass away’ through the again that I never want to be to Fr Joseph Clements for ories, In loving memory of our lov- intercession of Mary your separated from you, even in spiritual comfort and Bishop Sprayed with a million tears, ing mother and grandmother, most Holy Mother, I feel con- spite of all material illusion. I J. Toal for concelebrating If only God could have Katie, who died November fident that my prayer be wish to be with you in eternal Mass and to relatives, spared you, 24, 1993, also our loving fa- PUGH granted (make request). glory. Thank you for your friends and neighbours for Just for a few more years. ther and grandfather, Don- In loving memory of our dear Publication must be prom- mercy towards me and mine. Mass and sympathy cards Our Lady of Lourdes, pray ald, who died November 29, parents, Katie, who died No- ised. Say hourly for nine (Say this prayer for three and floral arrangements re- for him. 1994. vember 19, 2006, and John, hours. One day only. –P.C. consecutive days). ceived. Thank you to the Inserted by his wife Mar- Always in our thoughts and who died August 27, 1982. Publication promised. – staff of ECU, Wards 6 & 12 garet and family. prayers. In the shelter of Thy Sacred O DEAR ST JOSEPH OF P.McG. of WGH for all their care. Heart, CUPERTINO, who, by your Our Lady of the Isles, pray Thanks to Amanda and Barry MacKINNON Dear Jesus, may they rest, prayers, did seek from God THANKSGIVING to St Jude for them. for beautiful music at Mass. In loving memory of George We love them much, that you should be asked at for prayers answered. Still Their loving family. Thanks also to John Clark (Seoras), father, father-in- But still we know, your examinations the only praying. – B.B. Funeral Director for providing law and grandfather, who MEECHAN Thy Holy will is best. propositions you knew, pray such caring and professional died November 25, 2005. Inserted by your loving that I too, like you, may suc- DEAR HEART OF JESUS Treasured and happy memo- service. R.I.P. ries of Jack, much loved hus- family. ceed in the examination for Dear Heart of Jesus in the God saw you getting weary, which I am preparing. In re- past I have asked you for band of Margaret, devoted THANKSGIVING He did what he thought best, father and grandpa, who turn I will make you known many favours, this time I ask He took you gently by the died on November 29, 1986. and cause you to be invoked; you for this special one hand, R.I.P. GRATEFUL thanks to St publication promised. – T.H. (mention favour), take it And laid you down to rest. Sadly missed. Jude for prayers answered. – Dear Heart of Jesus, and Inserted by his loving family, Queen of the Most Holy C.M. O DEAR ST JOSEPH OF place it within Your broken Barra, Glasgow and Oban. Rosary, pray for him. CUPERTINO, who, by your heart where your Father St Benedict and St Andrew, GRATEFUL thanks to St prayers, did seek from God sees it, then in his merciful MacLEOD pray for him. Martha and other saints. – that you should be asked at eyes it will become Your 27th Anniversary E.K. your examinations the only favour, not mine. Amen. Pub- In loving memory of my dear propositions you knew, pray lication promised. W D husband, father and grand- GRATEFUL that I too, like you, may suc- ROSS thanks to the DEAR HEART OF JESUS father, Angus Norman, who Blessed Virgin. Still praying. ceed in the examination for 7th Anniversary Dear Heart of Jesus in the died on November 29, 1983. – M.F. which I am preparing. In re- We have loved him in life, In loving memory of my dear turn I will make you known past I have asked you for husband Davie, our much many favours, this time I ask Let us not forget him in GRATEFUL thanks to the and cause you to be in- loved dad and granda, who you for this special one death. Sacred Heart, Our Lady, St voked; publication promised. died on November 30, 2003. (mention favour), take it Inserted by the family. Martha and St Jude. – J.N. Life is not the same without IN THANKSGIVING for Dear Heart of Jesus, and you, place it within Your broken MacLEOD GRATEFUL thanks to Fa- prayers answered to Our Never more than a thought heart where your Father 1st Anniversary ther, Son and Holy Spirit, Lady of Good Counsel, St away, sees it, it will become Your Loving memories of Alec, MORGAN Blessed Virgin Mary, St Monica, St Augustine. Loved and remembered favour not mine. Amen. Say who died November 21, Treasured memories of our Joseph, St Jude and St An- every day. for three days, publication 1999. darling son and brother, thony. Thanks for prayers an- IN THANKSGIVING to St. May he rest in peace. promised.—O.C. Lonely is the home without Frankie, who died November swered. Publication Anne and St Joachim for Inserted by his loving wife you, 30, 1994, aged 23 years. promised. – P.S. family prayers answered. AS Margaret and family. Life to us is not the same, A beautiful life came to an NOVENA PRAYER TO ST PRAYER TO THE All the world ould be like end, SMITH heaven, just to have you You lived as you died, every- JUDE BLESSED VIRGIN DEADLINE 50th Anniversary back again. one’s friend. May the Sacred Heart of O Most Beautiful Flower of Of your charity, pray for the Your loving family. Love you always. Jesus be praised, adored, Mount Carmel, fruitful in the for the repose of the soul of my dear Mum, Dad and family. splendour of Heaven, sister, Margaret, died No- glorified and loved through- MacLEOD Blessed Mother of the Son of vember 30, 1960; also my out the world now and for- insertion 25th Anniversary MORGAN God, Immaculate Virgin, as- dear sister, May, died Sep- ever more. Sacred Heart of In loving memory of my dear 39th Anniversary of our dear- sist me in this my necessity. tember 7, 1942, my dear fa- Jesus have mercy on us. St of mother, and grandmother, est father, Victor James, who O Star of the Sea, help me ther, Joseph, died May 12, Jude helper of the hopeless, Annie, died December 1, passed from this world, Sat- and show me herein You are 1943, and my dear mother, pray for us. St Jude, great 1985, also my dear father, urday, December 4, 1971. intimations Jane, died February 15, miracle worker, pray for us. my Mother. O Holy Mary, Rest in God’s love. and grandfather, Ronald, 1978. Say nine times daily. – T. Mother of God, Queen of His loving daughter and son, in the died January 26, 1942. R.I.P. Inserted by Mr Joseph Heaven and Earth, I humbly Margaret and George. THANKSGIVING In the shelter of Thy Sacred Smith, Flat 8, 6A Mains Av- to the Sa- beseech You from the bot- Heart, enue, Glasgow, G46 6QY. cred Heart, Our Lady Queen tom of my heart to succour Christmas Dear Jesus, may they rest, MORGAN of all the angels and saints, me in my necessity. There We miss them much, but still 15th Anniversary of our dear- WOLFE St Jude and St Anthony. – are none that can withstand edition we know, est sister, Mary (May), who 14th Anniversary D.H. Your power. O show me Thy Holy will is best. passed from this world, In loving memory of our dear herein You are my mother. NOVENA TO THE SACRED 5pm Inserted by Morag and fam- Friday, December 1, 1995. mother and granny, Annie O Mary, conceived without HEART OF JESUS. ily, 20 St Brendan’s Road, Rest in God’s love. Sharkey, who died Novem- sin, pray for us who have re- THURSDAY Barra. Her loving sister and ber 26, 1996. Also our dear O Jesus who said ‘ask and course to Thee (three times). brother, dad and granda, Bernard you shall receive, seek and Holy Mary, I place this cause MacLEOD Margaret and George. Wolfe, died November 1, you shall find, knock and it in your hands (three times). DECEMBER In loving memory of our dear 2008, our dear brother and shall be opened to you,’ O thank you for your mercy MULLEN mother, Annie, died Decem- uncle, Edward, who died Oc- through the intercession of to me and mine. Amen. Say 9th ber 1, 1985, also our dear fa- In loving memory of my very tober 6, 2006. Also our dear Mary your most Holy Mother, for three days; publication ther, Ronald, died January dear wife, Patricia, who died I knock. I ask that my prayer promised. – C.O. 20 FUNERAL DIRECTORY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010 FUNERAL DIRECTORY BISHOPS ENGAGEMENTS CARDINAL O’BRIEN Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh www.archdiocese-edinburgh.org.uk Established 1816 SUN NOV 28 4PM Dedication of Nativity Scene, J&GMossmanLtd St Andrews Square, Edinburgh; MON 29 10.30AM Monumental Sculptors 284 High St. Glasgow Feast Day Mass, St Andrew’s High School, 7PM Additional lettering, renovation & repair A sign that we care Kirkcaldy; Meeting of Archdiocesan work carried out all over Scotland Pastoral Council, Gillis Centre; TUE 30 12.45PM A large range of new memorials from stock St Andrew’s Day Mass, St Mary’s Cathedral, 20% OFF ALL STOCK Edinburgh; WED DEC 1 Meetings of Bishops’ T&R O’BRIEN Liaison Committee, Maynooth, Ireland and www.jgmossman.co.uk FUNERAL DIRECTORS 0141 5522161 overnight; FRI 3 10.30AM Mass and visit to St ESTABLISHED 1890 Mary’s Primary School, Haddington; SAT 4 1PM It is our business to care. Every member of staff is Annual St Vincent de Paul Mass and meal, St dedicated to delivering the best service possible—with Mary’s Cathedral Hall, Edinburgh professionalism, compassion, and sensitivity. Dignity Caring Funeral Services ARCHBISHOP CONTI We are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors Archbishop of Glasgow, www.rcag.org.uk

Woodside Funeral Home, 110 Maryhill Road MON NOV 29 Return from Archdiocesan Tel. 0141 332 1708/1154 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land; TUE 30 12.15PM East End Funeral Home, 676 Edinburgh Road, Glasgow Tel. 0141- 778 1470 Mass for Priest Jubilarians, St Mary’s Pro- Cathedral; WED DEC 1 – THU 2 Maynooth; FRI 3 11AM Finance Council Charity Ball THOS. McGUIGAN

& SON est 1973 BISHOP DEVINE MONUMENTAL SCULPTORS Motherwell, www.rcdom.org.uk AN INDEPENDENT FAMILY RUN BUSINESS Head Office: NEW STEVENSON Tel: 01698 833924 JAMES MON NOV 29 2.30PM Patronal feast Mass, St AIRDRIE Andrew’s High School, Coatbridge; TUE 30 Tel: 01236 754900 SHERRY BELLSHILL 11AM Patronal feast Mass, St Andrew’s and St Tel: 01698 841755 FUNERAL DIRECTORS COATBRIDGE Bride’s High School, East Kilbride; THU DEC 2 Tel: 01236 710107 our services are 12NOON Council of Priests; FRI 3 11.30AM MOTHERWELL provided at any time Tel: 01698 254888 in any district Patronal Feast Mass, St Ambrose High School, HAMILTON Coatbridge; 7PM Confirmations, St Francis Tel: 01698 282244 private rooms of 2ʼ6” ALL POLISHED BLACK Xavier’s, Carfin GRANITE MEMORIALS repose and service FROM £595 COMPLETE rooms available WORK CARRIED OUT AT ANY CEMETERY BISHOP TARTAGLIA 104-106 PARK ST Paisley, www.rcdop.org.uk Our caring staff are here to listen and advise you, MOTHERWELL 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To advertise 01698 264000 SUN NOV 28 11AM Mass for first Sunday of 53 Morrison Street Glasgow 0141 241 6105 AT ALL TIMES Advent, St Patrick’s, Greenock; TUE 30 Mass to celebrate the feast of St Andrew, Scots College, 0141 429 4433 Rome; WED DEC 1 General Audience with the BOOK OFFER Scottish Jubilarian Priests; THU 2 Mass for Conferral of the Ministry of Acolyte, Scots MEMORIAM CARDS College, Rome; FRI 3 7PM Mass for Legion of As featured in the Mary, St John’s, Barrhead Mary Queen of Scots BISHOP TOAL by Cath Doherty Argyll and the Isles, www.rcdai.org.uk By popular demand, these articles are now MON NOV 29 7.30PM Mass for the Church in available to own in Need, St Bride’s, Cambuslang; TUE 30 book form at a cost of Confirmations, St Mary’s Fort William; WED just £7 (including P&P). DEC 1 Confirmations, St John’s Caol To purchase a copy, simply fill in the attached form or contact the SCO BISHOP CUNNINGHAM by telephone on the number below. Galloway, www.gallowaydiocese.org.uk Mary Oueen of Scots by Cath Doherty £7 (including Postage and Packing, if applicable) MEMORIAM CARDS Choose your method of payment: Name ______BISHOP LOGAN 1) Pay by Card - To pay with a designed & printed to your exact requirements Credit Card please contact: Address______Dunkeld, www.dunkelddiocese.org.uk 0141 221 4956 ______we can produce order of service for Requiem Masses with your details and also design and print jubilee cards, bookmarks, 2)Paybycheque- ______Make cheques payable to and acknowledgment/thank-you cards Scottish Catholic Observer ______and send to: BISHOP MORAN please call for full details of the personalised service we can provide Scottish Catholic Observer, Postcode ______19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, Telephone ______Aberdeen, www.dioceseofaberdeen.com 0141 569 4724 • 07818 645 863 mobile G2 6BT

FIND THE NEW FRIENDS OF THE SCO PAGE ON Read the SCO online www.sconews.co.uk FACEBOOK Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHILDREN’S LITURGY 21

Our weekly series on children’s liturgy has word lesson plans for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith

How great would it be to live in a world so that we can be best friends forever! Second Sunday of where everyone is treated fairly, took In your name we pray. Amen care of each other, got along and felt Advent—First Reading loved? Take a minute to try to image life Responsorial Psalm like that. 72:1 and 8, 17 He shall judge the poor with justice. A reading from the Unlike being good for Santa who (R) Justice shall flourish in His time, and book of the prophet Isaiah 11:1-4a, 5-6, 9b brings things for us on one day, being fullness of peace for ever. good in preparation for Jesus helps us Please help the King to be honest and fair The Lord says this: Like a branch that become better friends with Jesus and just like you, our God. sprouts from a stump, someone from being a friend with Jesus stays with us Let His Kingdom reach from sea to sea, David’s family will someday be king. forever. Just as there is a downside to not from the Euphrates River across all the being good for Santa there is also a earth. The Spirit of the Lord will take control of him downside to not being friends with Jesus. (R) Justice shall flourish in His time, and and give Him understanding and wisdom It means having a life without love, peace fullness of peace for ever. and insight. He will be powerful, and He will and fairness which doesn’t sound like a May the glory of the King shine brightly know and honour the Lord. His greatest joy very happy life to me. forever like the sun in the sky. will be to worship the Lord. He won’t judge So let’s listen to John the Baptist, our Let Him make nations prosper and learn to by appearances or listen to rumours. parents, our teachers, and everyone else praise Him. The poor and the helpless will be treated and be good so Jesus can come into our (R) Justice shall flourish in His time, and with fairness and with justice. Honesty and lives and be our friend forever. fullness of peace for ever. fairness will be his royal robes. Reflection Leopards and young goats, and wolves and EVERYBODY sing: “You better watch Discussion Second Reading out. You better not cry. You better not What are some of the things you do to Christ, the hope of all people. A reading from the lambs will lie down and rest in the same pout. I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is make sure you are on Santa’s nice list? letter of Paul to the Romans 15: 4-6 field. Calves and lions will eat together and coming to town!” What are some of the thinks you do to Brothers and sisters: The Scriptures were be cared for by a child. Just as water fills the How many of you have heard your prepare for Jesus’ coming? written to teach and encourage us by sea, the land will be filled with people who parents say: “You better be good, Santa is Are some of these actions the same? giving us hope. know and honour the Lord. watching?” Why do we have to be good What is the difference between what God is the one who makes us patient and The Word of the Lord. for Santa? (If we are good he will bring Santa brings us and what Jesus brings us? cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at us presents!). What happens if we are on peace with each other, as you follow Santa’s naughty list? (Coal, rocks and Activity Christ. Then all of you together will praise sticks in our stockings!) As a group, create a song Jesus Christ is God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one John the Baptist is a lot like our Coming to Town. Create lyrics that tell what The Word of the Lord. week in advance to allow RE teachers and those parents. He keeps telling us to be good you better do and better not do just like in because Jesus, not Santa is coming. Jesus Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Alleluia taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to will not be bringing us toys. He will be Luke 3:4, 6 use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment bringing us something much better that Prayer (R) Alleluia, alleluia. will make our lives even happier than Dear Jesus, we want to be your friend. Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight to their teaching materials toys will. Jesus brings justice and peace. Please help us to prepare for your coming His paths: All people shall see the salvation of God. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand. The beginning of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 3:1-9, 11 John the Baptist started preaching in the desert of Judea. He said: “Turn back to God! The Kingdom of Heaven will soon be here.” John was the one the prophet Isaiah was talking about, when he said: “In the desert someone is shouting, ‘Get the road ready for the Lord! Make a straight path for Him.’” John wore clothes made of camel’s hair. He had a leather strap around his waist and ate grasshoppers and wild honey. From Jerusalem and all Judea and from the Jordan River Valley crowds of people went to John. They told how sorry they were for their sins, and he baptised them in the river. Many Pharisees and Sadducees also came to be baptised. But John said to them: “You bunch of snakes! Who warned you to run from the coming judgment? Do something to show that you have really given up your sins. And don’t start telling yourselves that you belong to Abraham’s family. I tell you that God can turn these stones into children for Abraham. “I baptise you with water so that you will give up your sins. But someone more powerful is going to come, and I am not good enough even to carry His sandals. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.” The Gospel of the Lord. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010

Do you have a story for us here at the Scottish Catholic Celebrating Life Observer? You can call us on Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a celebration at your school that you wish to share with the SCO? 0141 221 4956 or send us an If so, e-mail our local news editor Martin Dunlop: e-mail: info@scottishcatholic [email protected] observer. org.uk A golden celebration for St Aidan’s, Wishaw PARISHIONERS of St Aidan’s in Wishaw joined parish priest Fr Joe Clements to kick-start a year of celebra- tions to mark the golden jubilee of the parish with a civic reception in Motherwell. “This was a great start to our golden jubilee,” Fr Clements told the Scottish Catholic Observer. “We have a big year of celebrations planned within EWTN PROGRAMMES the parish, and the parishioners have all been very involved. SUN NOVEMBER 28 7.30PM “We had a very nice night. 9AM GOSPEL OF LUKE There was lovely food and drink NANES HOLOCAUST SYMPHONY 8PM NEW SERIES and great atmosphere. It was NO 3 BIBLICAL STORY OF THE MASS good of the council to recognise 11AM WED DECEMBER 1 St Aidan’s in this way.” ADVENT REFLECTIONS 1PM The parish was established in 1PM DAILY MASS 1960 and Mass was celebrated SUNDAY MASS LIVE 7.30PM for the first six years in what is PIC: TOM EADIE 3PM GOSPEL OF LUKE now the church hall, before THE WORLD OVER THU DECEMBER 2 construction of the present viding facilities for youth the council, to mark the 50th in over the years which make 4PM 1PM church building was completed groups and projects. anniversary of St Aidan’s,” he the parish so well-respected. LIFE ON THE ROCK DAILY MASS in July 1966, when the first Deputy Provost Jim Robertson said. “The parish has a great his- Among the parishioners 7 PM 7.30PM Mass was celebrated. (pictured above with Fr Clements tory within the local community, marking the jubilee were some XAVIER—MISSIONARY AND GOSPEL OF LUKE Over the years the parish and and parishioners) spoke of his and is well-known for its contri- who attended the first Mass cel- SAINT 8PM its facilities have been put to delight at hosting the celebrato- butions and help to those in need. ebrated in St Aidan’s, in 1960. 8PM LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER various uses by the community, ry reception and offered his best “It is a privilege to congratulate Over the coming months THE BEST OF THE JOURNEY CATHERINE with the church hall today host- wishes. them for the commitment, dedica- many events will take place to HOME 9PM ing local fundraisers and pro- “It was a pleasure, on behalf of tion and hard work they have put mark the anniversary. 10PM EWTN LIVE ROME REPORTS: THE WORLD FRI DECEMBER 3 SEEN FROM THE VATICAN 1PM 11PM LIVE DAILY MASS A total of £5750 was raised at a BENEDICTION 7.30PM fundraising night for Mary’s Meals at MON NOVEMBER 29 GOSPEL OF LUKE Christ the King Church Hall, Toryglen, 1PM 9PM Glasgow, on Saturday November 6. DAILY MASS THE WORLD OVER The night was organised by Evelyn 7.30 PM 10PM NEW SERIES Sexton, owner of Kelly’s Bar in the south side of Glasgow as a 25th GOSPEL OF LUKE MY COUNTRY MY FAITH anniversary reunion for customers of 9PM SAT DECEMBER 4 the Queen’s Park bar, where she used FR CORAPI 1PM to work. 10PM DAILY MASS This was the third such event CATHOLIC LIVES AUSTRALIA 7PM organised by Ms Sexton for Mary’s TUES NOVEMBER 30 14 FLOWERS OF PARDON Meals and featured an evening of 1PM LIVE 9PM raffles, auctions, live music and DAILY MASS LIFE ON THE ROCK dance. Local undertaker Dominic McGuire performed the auction and SPOTLIGHT ON... was one of many generous contributors on the evening. Ms LAY READERS’ GUIDE Sexton is pictured alongside Mary’s Meals volunteer Michael Irwin and by Fr John Breslin her team of volunteers. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28 Advent 1A. Isaiah 2:1-5. Response: I rejoiced when I heard them say: ʻLet us go to Godʼs House.ʼ Romans Catenians show that they’re up for the cup at Tannadice 13:11-14. Matthew 24:37-44. DUNDEE and Perth (110) MONDAY Circle of Catenians were given Isaiah 4:2-6. Response: I rejoiced when I heard them a guided tour of Tannadice say: ʻLet us go to Godʼs House.ʼ Matthew 8:5-11. recently, the home of Scottish Cup holders Dundee United. TUESDAY A healthy turn out of broth- Solemnity of St Andrew. Wisdom 3:1-9. Response: ers and younger guests, some Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. of whom it is hoped could Romans 10:9-18. Matthew 4:18-22. become members in the future, got their hands on the famous WEDNESDAY old trophy which Dundee Isaiah 25:6-10. Response: In the Lordʼs own House United won for only the sec- shall I dwell forever and ever. Matthew 15:29-37. ond time in their history at Hampden back in May 2010. THURSDAY Club ambassador Mike Isaiah 26:1-6. Response: Blessed in the name of the Barile gave an instructive and Lord is He who comes. Matthew 7:21.24-27. enjoyable insight into the day- to-day running of the club. FRIDAY Those present had the St Francis Xavier. Isaiah 29:17-24. Response: The opportunity to sit in the man- Lord is my light and my help. Matthew 9:27-31. ager’s dugout, chat with later in the evening by club was extremely interesting and it The Catenians pictured with Dundee Senegal international midfield- team-mate Sean Dillon to was nice to see so many taking Utd star Morgaro Gomis and the Scottish Cup in the boardroom SATURDAY er Morgaro Gomis and find out round off a successful visit. the opportunity to come along. Isaiah30:19-21.23-26. Response: Happy are all more about the Tangerines’ “It was the first time I’ve “Football is all about bring- those who hope in the Lord. Matthew 9:35-10:1.6-8. proud history. been on the club’s guided tour,” ing the game to the people so it organisation like the Catenians Morgaro Gomis was joined Mr Gomis said. “Mike’s talk was a pleasure to welcome an to Tannadice.” Friday November 26 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCIAF REAL GIFTS 23

To: Merry Christmas

Be a good sport this Christmas

Hard times provide all thethe more lucky recipient.reason The to cards keep also works with SCIAF in Ethiopia: “If a family has chickens, it has life. Every the true spirit of Christ’s birth alive by buying day you’ll get five eggs. If you save up To: your eggs, you’ll end up with chicks. loved ones presents that are worth something, Merry Christmas After six months, you can sell those such as SCIAF’S REAL GIFTS that really can chicks and use the money you earn to pay for essentials like school books or change lives in the developing world shoes.” SCIAF supporters who bought chickens as Real Gifts last year helped F YOU struggle to find mean- include a specially designed fridge mag- people like Fetyen, a 60-year-old ingful presents for friends or net to remind them during the year of the farmer from the arid region of Tigray family why not buy a gift that difference that their gift is making. in Ethiopia. She received five hens and embodies the true spirit of a cock through a SCIAF partner who Christmas and brings lasting eal Gifts change lives in many also provided her with training in how changeI to the life of someone living in different ways. Who would to maintain, look after and utilise her poverty? Rhave thought, for example, that poultry. Fetyen said: “I eat some of the Every day, poverty forces more than a game of football could be a way of eggs for breakfast and lunch and I sell 800 million people across the world to restoring peace to communities torn the extra eggs at market every go to bed hungry and more than 100 apart by years of conflict? Saturday. As the chickens reproduce I million children are deprived of the In Burundi this is exactly what is sell the chicks.” chance to go to school. This Christmas happening. Burundi’s genocide in So why not give a gift of chickens will be no different. However, this 1993 killed over 300,000 people. this Christmas and help people like year you can make a difference by pur- Hundreds of thousands of people were Fetyen provide for themselves and chasing one of SCIAF’s Real Gifts. also forced to leave their homes and Zala Nbuwimana is one of the lternatively, you could choose their families. Just £14 provides 20 They are ethical presents that offer land to escape the conflict. Despite founding members of Nduwamahoro, to provide a family in Ethiopia chicks—enough for families to eat and families and communities in some of several attempts at a ceasefire, peace which means ‘I belong to peace.’ She Awith the means to feed them- generate an income. the poorest countries in the world the remains very fragile. recently said: “There was much hatred selves and the ability to send their chil- This year, SCIAF has a range of 20 tools, training and support they need to Many years of war and violence before and now people are being rec- dren to school. Real Gifts that will suit every budget work their way out of poverty. have led to widespread mistrust, hatred onciled and living peacefully with each This life changing gift can be given and interest. When you buy a SCIAF Real Gift for and blame in Burundi. SCIAF’s part- other again. The young members of by buying the SCIAF Real Gift of If you can’t decide which one, you a loved one, the money you spend goes ner Nduwamahoro’s work with com- our group play a lot of football match- chickens for your loved ones this can always make a donation in some- directly to a SCIAF project in Africa, munities in Burundi is having an es. They often play against teams from Christmas. one’s name. Give £10 and SCIAF will Asia or Latin America that provides your important impact. It works in a number different corners of the country and it For a family in Ethiopia, the gift of send you a gift card and magnet to pass chosen gift or similar. Each gift has been of unique ways to facilitate peace and helps them to get over the divisions chickens is a present that keeps on giv- onto the lucky recipient. chosen to reflect the genuine needs of resolve conflict between ethnic groups. that exist. Young people find football a ing. Chickens can be bred for eating individuals living in poverty and to pro- One of its most successful programmes good opportunity to meet and get over and selling, as can their eggs. Their I Visit www.sciaf.org.uk/realgifts to mote lasting and meaningful change. is to organise regular sporting and cul- their differences”. droppings can also be used as a valu- visit the online shop or call 0141 354 With each Real Gift you buy you tural events, through which peace is Now, who says that a Real Gift foot- able fertiliser to improve crops. 5555 to receive a free copy of the Real receive a beautiful gift card to pass onto promoted. ball at £10 can’t bring peace? According to Kibnesh Chala who Gifts Christmas catalogue. REFRESH YOUR FAITH BETWEEN MASSES 24 VATICAN NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 26 2010

opments, and Christians have Pope Benedict XVI elevates 24 new cardinals NEWS IN BRIEF grown in love for one another. Cardinal O’Brien and Bishop Tartaglia travel to Rome to join in the celebrations ‘GOAL OF ECUMENISM IS UNITY’ CHINA’S GOVERNMENT-BACKED SAYS POPE BENEDICT XVI CHURCH DEFIES VATICAN By Martin Dunlop THE goal of ecumenism is full CHINA’S government-backed unity and the Catholic Church Catholic Church has defied the POPE Benedict XVI, last is firmly committed to pursu- Vatican by ordaining a bishop Saturday elevated 24 prelates ing that goal, Pope Benedict without Papal approval. to the College of Cardinals at XVI said during a meeting Guo Jincao’s ordination was the third consistory of his with members of the Pontifical carried out last Saturday in the Pontificate. Council for Promoting north-eastern city of Chengde Cardinal Keith O’Brien, pres- Christian Unity which was amid a strong security pres- ident of the Bishops’ Conference attended by Archbishop Mario ence and it is understood that of Scotland, was in attendance at Conti of Glasgow. a number of Vatican-approved the Vatican for the consistory as The search for Christian bishops were forced to attend a member of the College of unity is not a political process the ceremony. Cardinals, and was joined in requiring ‘the ability to nego- Prior to the installation the Rome by Bishop Philip Tartaglia tiate or a greater ability to Vatican said: “The Holy See of Paisley, who attended as a find compromises,’ but it is a is disturbed by reports that a classmate of the newly appoint- religious effort to fulfill number of bishops in com- ed Cardinal Raymond Burke God’s will, the Pope said. munion with the Pope are from the US. He added that in the 50 being forced by government Pope Benedict’s new appoint- years since Pope John XXIII officials to attend an illicit ments, more than half of whom established the council, episcopal ordination. are from Europe, bring the Catholics have grown in their “The Holy See would consid- College of Cardinals to 203 knowledge, understanding and er such actions as grave viola- members from 69 countries esteem for other Christian tions of freedom of religion and worldwide and following the churches and communities. freedom of conscience. It would ceremony he reminded them that Ecumenical relations have led also consider such an ordina- they are called to a higher level to important theological devel- tion as illicit and damaging.” of service to the Church. “Your ministry is now Christ the King, the Pope con- Bishop Philip Tartaglia and Cardinal enriched by the further duty of celebrated Mass with the new Keith O’Brien met new US Cardinal supporting Peter’s Successor in cardinals at St Peter’s Basilica, Raymond Burke (above) before they his universal service to the and gave each his new ring joined Irish clergy, Cardinal Seán Brady and Bishop Philip Boyce to CROSSWORD Church,” the Holy Father said. emblematic of the new office. thank Francis Campbell (below) the “I place a lot of trust in you, in In his homily the Holy Father British Ambassador to the Holy See your prayer and in your vital said that cardinals are called to for his years of service 1 2 3 4 5 6 assistance. With fraternal esteem provide a special service to the PICS: PAUL McSHERRY I encourage you to continue Papacy, and ‘the primary serv- 7 8 your spiritual and apostolic mis- ice of Peter’s Successor is the Koch, the President of the sion, which has just gone service of Faith.’ Pontifical Council for the through a very important stage.” Promotion of Christian Unity 9 10 Fascinating experience who had been with us in Extraordinary consistory Cardinal O’Brien said that Pope Scotland for the Papal Visit.” The consistory of the College of Benedict’s third consistory had The cardinal added that Cardinals began last Friday in been a fascinating experience Francis Campbell, the British 11 12 13 14 the Vatican’s Synod Hall with a for him. Ambassador to the Holy See, day of prayer and reflection for “In the midst of the solemn organised a reception at the 15 all the 150 cardinals present and liturgies and the time for prayer British Assembly at which 16 17 Pope Benedict, which focused and reflection there was also the Cardinal O’Brien and many on the most urgent issues facing opportunity for the ‘old’ cardi- others thanked him for ‘his out- 18 the Universal Church: the lack nals to get to know their new standing apostolate during his of religious freedom, the brethren,” he said. years of service in Rome before 19 20 21 22 Church’s response to cases of “Obviously during the course preparing to take up an appoint- First entry out the hat next sex abuse, the Liturgy and the of our three days together there ment with the diplomatic serv- TUESDAY will receive a norms on welcoming Anglicans was a wonderful opportunity of ice in Pakistan.’ 23 24 copy of DAILY THOUGHTS into the Catholic Church. both meeting many old friends FOR THE ADVENT JOURNEY Among the talks was an and making new friendships. It Personal connection by Niall Ahern address given by Cardinal was a pleasure meeting once Bishop Tartaglia told the SCO: Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican more Cardinal Cormac Murphy- “It was a great pleasure to be Secretary of State who gave an O’Connor and Cardinal Seán present in Rome for the consis- ACROSS Send your completed crossword entries—along overview of today’s attempts to Brady; it was a joy being with tory at which my classmate and 7 Section (4) limit the freedom of Christians in the two new American cardinals, friend Archbishop Raymond with your full name address 8 Ritual (8) and daytime phone the various regions of the world. Cardinal Raymond Burke a close Burke was inducted to the 9 Spiritual guide to take tea without milk or sugar, number—to CROSSWORD An address was also given on friend of Bishop Tartaglia, and College of Cardinals. perhaps? (8) CONTEST SCO 19 WATERLOO the subject of Liturgy in the life Cardinal Donald Wuerl the “Five years ago to the day, 10 Operatic song (4) of the Church today by Cardinal Archbishop of Washington who Archbishop (now Cardinal) ST GLASGOW G2 6BT 11 Useful plants (5) Cañizares Llovera, the Prefect will be addressing our own Burke had come to Scotland to 13 London taxi? (7) of the Congregation for Divine National Conference of Priests be co-consecrator at my ordina- The winner’s name will be 16 One insane, confused or just stupid (7) Worship and the Discipline of and Deacons next year; Cardinal tion as a bishop. For that reason, printed next week 17 Let in to confess? (5) the Sacraments, with further Laurent Monscngoo Pasinya, the I felt that it was right and appro- 19 Unconscious state (4) talks given by Cardinal Angelo Archbishop of Kinshasa in the priate that I should be present in The editor’s decision is final 21 Lobby to get foreign currency, identifying Amato and Cardinal William Democratic Republic of the Rome for his great day.” Levada. Congo whom I had previously precious metal (8) 23 Happy—with mind at liberty to wander (8) On Sunday, the feast of met there; and Cardinal Kurt I [email protected] LAST WEEK’S 24 Track (4) SOLUTION

DOWN ACROSS 1 Withdraws commission from bank tellers (8) 1 Commando 8 Barman 2 Cease (4) 9 Prison 10 Sideline 3 Canoe’s collapsed in the water (5) 12 May 14 Pike 16 Den 17 Date 20 Irk 4 Fine to notice an old relative (7) 21 Formerly 24 Albeit 5 Went on board (8) 25 Keener 26 Sentence 6 Opposed to (4) 12 Group got on with dressing (8) DOWN 14 Seek new regime at entry? (8) 2 Oars 3 Message 15 Crash on travelling holds still (7) 4 Nuns 5 Obedient 18 Foreigner (5) 6 Droll 7 Earnest 20 Verbal (4) 11 Tap 13 Admirers 15 Ignores 17 Durable 22 Charts (4) 18 Ebb 19 Amend 22 Yarn 23 Disc Last week’s winner: Jessie Steele, South Uist

Scottish Catholic Observer: Scotland’s only national Catholic weekly newspaper printed by Cumbrian Newsprint, Newspaper House, Dalston Road, Carlisle CA2 5UA