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U.S . Church faces many .. D unresolved questions Include relations with Holy See and role of bishops By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (NC) - Unresolved questions facing the U.S. Catholic church include the relationship between the local Church and the Holy See and the issue of the teaching office of the bishop and theological investigation, said Bishop James W. Malone of Youngstown, Ohio, Nov. 10. Oth~r questions involve women's role within the Church and the priest short age, he said. Bishop Malone, president of the Na tional Conference of Catholic Bishops, made his remarks in bis presidential ad-
The Denver Catholic Register, which bad to go to press before the U.S. bishops' meeting was over, will carry a full report on the meeting ln its next issue, dated Nov. 19, 1986.
dress opening the bishops' general meet ing in Washington Nov. 10-13. His three year term as president is to end at the close of the meeting. Signs of growth Bishop Malone said signs of growth in the U.S. Church include an increased vi tality or parish life and in-."Olvement of laity. He said he has seen a "rebirth" of collegiality among the bishops as evidenced by their pastoral letters. He said development of those letters has in• volved the "people of God for the first time ma more intense maMer." r Colleriality can be seen in the bishops' involvement in the Vatican-mandated le to studies of U.S seminaries and US Re ligious life, be said. e. The bishops have also crown in their criticism of the Iarrer U.S culture, in cluding their condemnations of abortion and their push for a preferential option for the poor, he said. Diutfectlon from Vatican But Bishop Malone said there is a ",rowrng and dangerous disaffection" from the Vatican within some parts of the U.S. Catholic Church. • meeting In Washington, O.C. He told the bishops that th• "Some people feel that the local prayerful Pope John Paul II m dilates on the Rosary role of the Pope Is ·•to promote the universality of the Church Church needs more freedom Others be A to protect her legltlmate variety, to guarantee her Catholic lieve that more control Is in order," he s h strolls through a grove ol tr s. Catholic churches worldwide mu t "live In communion" with the Pope, ho told unity, to confirm th bishop In th Ir postollc faith and said. th U.S. bi hop In a I tt r read to them at th Ir current ministry, to preside In tov " (S o story on page 10.) He stressed that the bishops In som I Continued on peg• 10 - Page 2 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988
IN THE The SPOTLIGHT Archbis'-,op's Colu1nn Michaela Garcia f John Paul II - successor of ...Peter Occupation: Diocesan His f panic youth representative. I was in Rome on June 29, 191116, the feast of Sts. the care of souls" (Christos Domlnus, 2). Birthplace: Melrose Park, I also believe that the authority of the bishops of Ill. Peter and Paul, to receive the palrum, the insignia of C an archbishop. During the proclam11tion of the Gospel. the Catholic Church " is affirmed, strengthened, and Age: 17 vindicated" by the Pope's supreme and universal Parish: Our Lady of Pope John Paul II listened intenl~y to the words of Christ, while standing above the ~lncient tomb where power (Lumen Gentlum, 27). The power of the C Grace bishops, "which they exercise in Christ's name, is What is it that led you to the Apostle Peter was buried afte1r his martyrdom in the nearby Circus of Nero. "You 11lre Peter and upon proper, ordinary, and immediate, although its ex choose your profession? ercise is ultimately regulated by the supreme To get more involved in this rock I will build my Church... " Few moments in my authority of the Church, and can be circumscribed by Hispanic ministry and to learn certain limits for the advantage of the Church or of more about myself. life have equalled that ex ne. perience beneath the dome the faithful." (Lumen Gentium, 27). What do you like best Vii of St. Peter's Basilica. Is there not an insoluble juridical conflict be about it? tween the papal primacy and the authority of the No I hke getting people in- Peter - the great Christian fisherman, the supreme college of bishops? In commenting upon section 22 in volved and the retreats. Lumen Gentium, Father Karl Rahner responds to this De What do you like least about it? shepherd of Christ's sheep, confessor and guardian of question in the negative: " There are no juridical Nothing as of yet! ne.; the faith, bearer of the norms for the behavior of the Pope with regard to the What is your most memorable experience? college of bishops whose breach could invalidate his arc The Youth Encuentro in Phoenix, Arizona. primatial authority, keeper of heaven's keys, the foun actual decision about the amount of cooperation allow wa: What Is your favorite pastime? ed them. There is no process of law through which the hea l like to teach aerobics. dation of the Church - speaks through John Paul Pope in such a case could be made answerable to an Wh( What one person has had the most influence on earthly authority distinct from himself. But the Pope and your life? II. These ast-0unding im is obviously bound by the ethical norms of the Gospel, He My father. He has a real positive attitude about justice, fairness and the objective relationships which dirE life. ages from the New Testament mingle with con result from the fact that an entity founded by Christ mac What is your day-to-day philosophy of life? fessions of the primacy of the Bisl~op of Rome dating with a constitution (the college as such, not the indi Live each day the best you can because you only from the first centuries. It is with the Roman Church, vidual bishops) may not be condemned to atrophy by get one chance. " on account of her more powerfwll origin, that it is What is your favorite word of advice to others? • necessary that every Churdt should agree" being disregarded and left out of account, or allowed (lrenaeus). "The most blessed A~1sUe Peter does not to exist only in name." I always tell people to be kind to others because Lor what goes around comes around. cease to preside over his own seat" in Rome (Pope With regard to the exercise of the Pope's immedi Leo the Great). St. Peter Chry~plogus urges us to ate, ordinary and truly episcopal jurisdiction over the What is the one thing that displeases you most? Har The people who take life for granted. "listen obediently to what has ~~n written by the local Church we rely ultimately upon the Holy Spirit blessed Pope of the city of Rome, since blessed Peter who continually, sustains the organic structure and on I What pleases you most? mat My family. I love to be with them. who lives and presides over his ~,wn seat offers the harmony of the Catholic Church (Lumen Gentlum, truth of faith to those who seek it." 27). clud Clearly, St. Peter Chrysologus and Pope St. Leo I Finally, the tradition uses another compelling proclaim their faith in the myste1ry that the blessed image to describe the primacy of the one who sits on "He Correction Apostle Peter does not cease to p1reside over his own the cathedra founded on the blood of Peter and Paul· the I seat in the person of the living POlfM!· a watchman and sentinel. Listen to Leo the Great i , The Register erroneously reported that the awarding of On that beautiful Sunday in l~1te June before the describing his office: Chu1 a fur coat to benefit Mother Cabrini Shrine would be held Confession of St. Peter, I affirmed and now reaffirm " If we do not intervene with the vigilance which Han Dec. 4. The correct date is Dec. 7. Funds raised will be my belief in the primacy of the ltoman Pontiff. " In is encumbent upon us, we could not excuse ourselves used to pay for the paving of the road to the shrine, which virtue of his office, that is as Vicar of Christ and to Him who wished that we should be the sentinel." said. was done last spring. Pastor of the universal Church, the Roman Pontiff has May all the People of God, like " Brother Francis woul full, supreme, and universal power over the Church. (of Assisi) promise obedience and reverence to His wher And he can always exercise Unis power freely," Holiness the Pope... and to the Church of Rome." (Lumen Gentlum, Z2) . "By divine i111stitution he enjoys +J. Francis Stafford 'Ve~ supreme, full, immediate and univi!rsal authority over Archbishop of Denver " He Official anec, ARCHRISHOP'S OFFICE 200 Josephine Street woul1 Denver, CO 80206 usual Cardinal Q!'Connor to preside neve1
cynic over local ~Saint Tomasi Mass Many The following will serve on lhe Secretariate or the voice Archdiocese of Denver Curslllo Movement for a period of three years: Cardinal John J . O'Connor of New York will Mr. Joseph Gonzales, Post Cursiilo Committee, Chair preside at a Mass to celebrate the cannonization of every man Samt Cardinal Joseph Tomasi, a 17th 1century Theatme, ment, Mr Agapito A. De La Cruz, Leaders Srhool Committee, at the Basilica of the Immaculate Coniceptior; Nov. 16 at b1blic Chairman 6:30 p.m . ture Sheri, APPOr!'-lntENTS Denver is the headquarters for the North American Re..,erend Charles Scott appomled Assistant Pastor al province or the Theatine Fathers. St Piull X Church m Aurora, Colorado, effective November 'Just 15. 1986 Cardinal O'Connor will be jolll~ b) principal celebrant Denver Archbishop J Frarucis St.1fford, and little Bishop Richard Hanifen of ColoradQ Springs, Bishop never The Denver Catholic Register Arthur Tafoya of Pueblo, Bishop Joseph Hart of (USPS 557~20) Cheyenne, and retired Bishop Hubert ~llewell of Cheyen AlimE T1,e - ""--" ,.,..... __.., 0 .0 ., pul>U- ne weatt ,_ c .a w--. ••ec:u1,.. ecs,to, JeflftN I . ~ . ed•to, back ~ 11oe,....,, cont••""""" eano, Theatine leaders from Rome will atte11d the cel J-,_ ""...... ,.,.,,.119' F ,,_ v-....._ ..,,.,~.. .,u c1,,ec,,,, ebration, including Father Eugeno ~llho Gomez the May: ,111r1cla HIilyer, •IIPO'I.. order's superior general, and Father Bartolome 'Mas, Ill~ c-, repo,1., fl H..-. ~ •epo,ler the order's procurator general. .,_ ..... atell phOlog,ap for h Lema c.-..., circu1e1,on Vince Pt41... d1tec:1 • • ,r,q.,.,_ ,eg.,o r,g chanve, ot ac1<1,... ,.,Mct,p1oo,,1 ~ 1c A banquet at the Radisson HoteJI will follow the the CitCulaloO1 Ille Arcl>cl- o1 o..-- strena: Pope John Paul II canonJzed Saint ,-omasl Oct. 12. Friends share pries't's wit, travels Father Harrington, former Navy chaplain in Vietnam, dies at age 54
By Harv Bishop Register Staff Father Robert M. Harrington, who twice came near death while serving as a U.S. Navy chaplain in Vietnam in the late '60s, lost his battle with cancer Nov. 4. Father Harrington, pastor of St. James' Church, Denver, was 54 "In Vietnam he would anoint wounded soldiers near the front," said Father Lawrence St. Peter, archdiocesan secretary for priests. "One dark night he was dropped from a helicopter into tall grass. He could hear the Viet Cong talking not too far away. The man who was supposed to meet him heard the same thing and had to leave Father Harrington started crawling. He didn't know if he was gomg the right or wrong direction Fortunately it was the right direction and he made it to the woods." "The kids that he served," said Father St Peter, " the wounded in hospitals - they were still very close friends of his.'' Longtime friend Father St. Peter was a long-time friend of Father Harrington. The priests entered St. Thomas' Seminary on the same day in 1951 They were seminary room mates and often traveled together over the years, in cluding visits to the Holy Land and Europe. " It was fun to be with him," Father St Peter said. " He had such an mqu1sitive mmd. He knew Ml about the places we were visiting." Father Leonard Alimena, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Littleton, was also a close friend of Father Harrington. " He loved going to Jerusalem," Father Alimena said. " He would have gone every six months if they would have let him He had Jerusalem crosses every- Father Robert M. Harrington "could be very comical." where m his house, on doormats, you name it.. " Father Harrington joined the U.S. Navy in July He was associate pastor of Notre Dame Pansh in 'Very comical' 1966 as a chaplain and junior grade lieutenant and was the spring of 1972 and then was appointed pastor of Our ''He could be very comical," Father St. Peter said stationed on an amphibious assault c·arrier off the coast Lady of Lourdes, 1972-1976. " He loved to make people laugh with his stories and of Vietnam. The priest donned a ma:ht suit to make his Father Harrington served as pastor of St Mary's anecdotes." weekly rounds via helicopter Church, Aspen, 1976-1981. "He loved gadgets," Father Ahmena said. "He In 1969 he returned to Colorado as pastor of St Then he was appointed pastor of St. James Church would spend hours in drug stores looking for the un Peter's, Kremmling, where he served until 1971 Father Denver in August 1981 where he served until his death. usual. He bought a $45 clipper for nose hair that he Harrington logged 390 miles every w·eekend in all types Father Harrington was appointed to the never used. of weather in a circuit serving Kremmling, and archdiocesan Priest's Personnel Board m January 1986. " He had a tremendous dry wit. He was sometimes missions in Grandby, Grand Lake anid Walden Father Harrington was born in Denver Dec. 7 1932 cynical and oftentimes people didn't catch onto it. and attended St Philomena's Grade School, Regis' High Many times he wouldn't even change the sound of his Large parish School, Regis College and St Thomas' Seminary voice for a joke," Father Alimena said. The "parish" was larger than Rhode [sland and He was graduated from St Thomas with a mas "He loved nicknames and he had one for almost Delaware combined, but served only 65 fam1hes then. ter's degree in 1957. everyone he knew. They weren't always compli At the time, Father Harrington noted the " tremen• mentary," the priest added "Sometimes they were dous ministry" his c1rcu1l travels provided for the biblical. He also loved little sayings like, 'Get the p1c• many tourists an Rocky Mountain National Park and the Doctoral candidate ture Rembrandt,' and ' What was your first clue surrounding area At the time or his death he was a dO<'toral can Sherlock?''' The priest then went on to ser-.·e as vocations di d1dute m sacred scripture al Ihff School or Theology rector and chaplain of the Denver Sci-ra Club, 1971-1972 and had pursued graduate studies 1n sacred c;cripture 'Just • character' He was also associate pastor of Motlier of God Church. and theology at Oxford University m England m 1985 "He was just a character and from an early age a The priest helped to obtain government loans for Father St. Pel<'r and Father Ahmena describe httle bit of a legend to those who knew him, but he seminarians and worked with the Serra Club to create Father Harrington as a voracious reader on topics such never promoted h1msetr." vocation days al St Thomas'. He also worked with the a.:. sacred scripture, theology and biographies. " He loved being Irish. but hated Ireland," Father Serra Club to provide financial as~1istance to under Father Harrington served as dean of the east Den• Alimena said "Everytime he went over there the privileged seminarians. ver deanery from 1983 until his death Father Harrmgton 1~ surv1v1ed by his mother weather was terrible. I don't think he would have gone Early influences back agam ." Claire Harrington, his brother John Harrington of Cali Father Harrington, a Denver native, was ordained Father St. Peter said Father Harrington's father, fornia, two sisters, Catherine Rhodes and Mary Bruce May 31, 1958 by the late Archbishop Urban J . Vehr. Or. John F. Hamngton, provided fr~~ medical care to of Denver, a brother-10-law James Bruce of Denver and He was an assistant pastor at Cure D'Ars Parish diocesan priests, Religious and serni1riarians during the niece:. and nephews for two months and then became an assistant at St. years Father Harrington was erowinl( up. " He was very dedicated to his family," Father Vincent DePaul Parish, 1958-1966 "That definitely Influenced his vocatton to the Alimena said. prie thood," Father St. Peter said. "Those kids (nieces and nephews) had another High school teacher " While we were m the seminary his family hosted parent with Father Harrington," said Father St. Peter. " He taught high school at St Francis DeSale~," a number of dinners to share frie111dship with sem• "He watched theh comings and goings with a critical marian,. As many as 15 to 20 of us would go " eye. If anythin& happened they would think, 'How would said Father St. Peter. "Many ludenl remember him uncle re.act?"' because he was ~ tough with them, but they also re He was appointed director or u,e Propagation or member his classes and materials the Faith in 1972. In that position Ji'ather Harrington Funeral Ma!l!les were held Nov. 6 at St. James' "He dearly loved Catholic education and supervised the creation of the archdiocesan mission m Church and Nov. 7 at the Basilica of the Immaculate strengt~cned the ,rade school at St. James'." Monteria. Columbia C-Onct>ption, Interment was al Mt. Olivet Cemetery...... , b , .It_-::.,- ,,.. ~~· ~ ~a)" -.:1 •1! ...,,.,..,., -1.1 , ,,,, Pag.: ill..:.. The enver CamVJIC ftegiiter, wea., Novertil>et,2, 1988'
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sa~ TV an press Alien Mc teenag1 either obsess1 "Th~ tasyla~ McCi tasy g By Patricia Hillyer and D to involvement with black magic, satanism and She also showed copies of a letter she said was "Th Register Staff more. written by Darren Molitor from his prison cell, where Devils and deities, gods and goddesses, magic and After his death, the family found hidden among he is serving a life sentence for murdering an 18-year mysticism are riding high on the Denver teen-age scene belongings in his room, D and D objects, incense, old girl during "horseplay at a Friday the 13th party." - and it has nothing lo do with Halloween. satanic porno, drug paraphernalia, hashish, penta In that letter Molitor, an avid D and D player at Escalating numbers of teen-agers in the metro grams, books on the occult, including a Satanic bible, a the time of the incident. issued dire warnings about the area are bringing supernatural phenomenon to life black satin altar cloth, handmade weapons, and bones, game, saying, " It is very possessive, addictive and evil through fantasy role-playing games that several local which his family believes came from animals he had .. there is no other way to describe it. The destruc experts say can become as devastating to an adolescent sacrificed during satanic ceremonies. tion it can cause to the mind and soul is incredible." as a slow creeping cancer. Loyacono has developed a 45-minute slide show The truth of that assessment became a shocking Self-proclaimed evil that graphically depicts many of the elements of the reality to the James Loyacono family of Castle Rock They also found poetry and prose he had penned occult which, she says, runs rampant through D and D. whose son Stephen committed suicide four years ago at about his self-proclaimed evil and hatred, a letter sell She has photographed numerous pictures and writ age 16. ing his soul to Lucifer, and, most tragic of all, a suicide ten material from D and D books and other fantasy note that referred to his descent " into the bowels of the role-playing games that refer to the occult, evil, death. Losing touch earth ... where my father will spread his wings and hell, the beast, spells, magic, and more For Steve Loyacono, a student at Mullen High welcome me to his, and my real home." School, the popular fantasy game Dungeons and If there's one point Loyacono drives home over and How to strangle Dragons became a deadly toy, according to his mother, over, it's that kids can be involved in pursuits similar One page of a book gives step-by-step directions on Rosemary, that flung him into the vise-like grip of the to her son's without their parents' knowledge. how to strangle a human being Another gives detailed occult until, finally losmg touch with reality, he ended " Parents must become more aware of what is instructions for making poisons. his life by his own hand going on out there and to know what to watch for, " she There is photographed evidence from black masses " The game opened the gates of hell," said cautioned, "because once a person is steeped in the performed by a group of teens near Denver, including Loyacono, who, after 18 months of " devastating guilt" occult, they can't get out." blood-splattered walls and bones of a sacrificed animal, following Steve's death, opted to bring good out of her Loyacono is determmed not only to raise aware and there are bits and pieces of startling information young son's tragic experience. For the past two years ness about the dangers of fantasy role-playing games as gleaned from other parents or players who have met she has waged a relentless war against fantasy role a contributing factor lo satanism, she also wants to death or destruction through the fantasy games. playing games, which she labels " satanic ·• encourage action that will stem the burgeoning tide. Rosemary Loyacono's claims concerning the wide The Douglas County woman faces a formidable foe, spread crime, destruction, and even death, because of as fantasy games are a multi-million dollar industry in Worked with groups fantasy role-playing games seem to be substantiated by H~o-2 the United States and Dungeons and Dragons alone is She has worked with police departments, addressed two officers who form the Occult and Ritualistic Crime 'ti-Im-.)(. captivating more than 3 million players across the professional and parents' groups, appeared on national Unit of the Denver Police Department. country. and local TV and radio, and vows to continue her fight Detective Cleo Wilson and her partner, Detective ~1k€,~. Loyacono briefly traced the shortened hfe journey until the ··deadly" scourge is blotted out. Bill Wickersham, have delved into fantasy role-playing of Stephen Loyacono from a normal, fun-loving boy to Her expertise has been gained not only from per games and the occult m Denver for five years - first, r w 1 \ his slipping from reality into a character from D and D sonal experience, but also by communicating with fam as officers m the Juvenile Department, then establish (as Dungeons and Dragons is called) who he named ilies throughout the country whose chiJdren have been ing their own unit for deeper investigation. Muskin Xul and who, in his own words, was evil, cruel, involved with games such as Dungeons and Dragons. and worshipped Satan " The pattern is always the same," she said, " The 'Dangerous things' effects found in suicide and murder cases involving D " There's a lot of dangerous things going on among No hint and D are essentially the same as we found in Steve's the teen-agers in this area," Wilson said, referring to " We had no hint of Steve's involvement in either D room, This 1s not one-of-a-kind incident," she continued. occult-related games. " Some kids can handle them, but and D or satanism," Loyacono explained. " He hid it " It is a pattern for D and D players " if their own reality Is a difficult place to live in, and completely - like living a double IUe He even attended During an interview with The Register, Loyacono they are using the games as a means of escape, then Mass and Communion up to the time of his death," revealed a list of 50 young adults whose death - either they could be in for serious trouble." According to his mother, the teen-ager had, over a by suicide or murder - she said has been related to the Wilson said that parents should be aware of the poss•• two-year period, traversed from a neophyte player of D game or Dungeons and Dragons. Continued on peg• 5 The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1986 - · P"41ge 5 ''You can't just consider fantasy games alone - the whole story is about satanism and the games are just one component.'' - Jim McCarthy
Continued from page 4 bility that teens are sitting ducks for games such as Dungeons and Dragons because they are so susceptible to_changing moods. Both detectives urge parents to do away with the popular practice of privacy for their adolescents and "keep close tabs" on what is in their rooms. "Knowing what·s there might literally save their lives," Wilson said. More insight Jim McCarthy, director of the Sanctuary Institute in Boulder, which deals extensively with new religious movements and cults, sheds still more insight into the issue of fantasy role-playing games "The problems are widespread and getting worse," Many items related to ritualistic ceremonies, in sacrificed animal• were found In Steve Loyacono•• McCarthy noted, "and virtually nothing is being done. cluding a satanic bible, black candles, and bones of room after his death. Jama e acatOCR Photo Those like Rosemary Loyacono who speak out agamst such games a re like voices crying in the wilderness." of role playing games can be at least a temporary their peers are the first to know, and they can help He said that, in exploring the issue, "You can't just relief for them, as is drugs and even sex. each other." consider fantasy games alone - the whole story is "It's not hard for the boundaries to dissolve between Insist that a mandatory part of the formation of about satanism and the games are just one com reality and fantasy, especially if hallucinogenic drugs clergy be education in this whole issue of fantasy games ponent." are used with the game playing, which is usually the and the occult. Other contributing factors to teens' delving into case," he said "They· should be aware of what is happening in the satanism, he pointed out, are heavy metal music, some Kids don't tum to religion for their power in limes or area where they minister and should know how to deal TV and movies of today and, most important, peer group need, McCarthy said, because they fmd no power in the with it," McCarthy said pressure. Church. sacraments or liturgies "They are too sophisticated today to find power in Church awareness Alienated from environment rote rituals, so they tum to fantasy games and music Both Loyacono and McCarthy emphasize the need for McCarthy explained that it is Just one part of the for their power " the Church to become more aware and involved. teenage population - alienated from their environment, Loyacono said in all of her extensive work, she has either temporarily or long-term - that will likely be Three sugges!iona never encountered a priest who was educated about the obsessed by games such as Dungeons and Dragons. Jim McCarthy offers three suggestions to combat the problem, or was even open to finding out about it. "They're already hurting and lhe escape into fan rampant satanism among youth today "Church is where the solution to the problems involv tasyland becomes tempting," he said ■ Parents, teachers, the Church and peer groups ing fantasy games should begin,·' she said adamantly. McCarthy noted that young people's attraction to fan should begin teaching adolescents to become respon· "Our teachers and kids in Catholic schools should be tasy games has to do with "power and control " sible and enlightened consumers educated, parents should be made aware, and the "The cultural mold of today's kids is that they need "Kids control the consumer market," McCarthy dangers involved should be shouted from the pulpits 1" s power and control over their lives If they have lost pointed out, and through values clarification and com Two teen-agers who have been involved in Dungeons e that, they can easily be attracted to a power-laden and munication with parents they could be taught what to and Dragons offer a " brighter side" of the picture. control-laden game such as Dungeons and Dragons. • buy and not buy. Continued on page 8 And because fantasy game players are not just watch ■ Parents groups and churches should pressure the ,t ers. but become personally involved, it all becomes game industry, movies and TV to clean up their acts. e pretty heavy stuff, and possibly hard to control ■ Peer support groups should be established in every ti McCarthy emphasized that the stresses surrounding school system - both Catholic and public. symptoms of teen-agers of today and the expectations placed on " Parents are the last to know when their kids are them are "overwhelming," and escaping into the magic involved in dangerous pursuits " McCarthy said. " But N obsessive e ) involvement l· y ■ Loss or interest in other activities. ■ Excessive time spent playing role-playing •• Suicide note T ~~- ·:I ~"" · o~1 -:C Or"\ ~ oh.-e., games. ■ Drawings depicting cartoon-like figures of When Steve Loyacono committed suicide at age \)j -\~e. ~u.ct:r:) cf ..\-¼~ •~~::i. ~~ ~ gross mutilations until the " deadly" scourge is blotted 16, he left this note. out, C"'C:~ I"~ -\~ \a.s\ , 1:'. Vol'\\ .l~.i. ~ A f"',U!"o~ u. n ■ Mom,ters, or violent ~cenes. d l)~t.l ~CO•t-~ -t~~ ~ "5' ...... ~ Lu 1k':C.- \o..'$\ ~S ~ ~ o.N\ ■ Drawing symbols indigenous to the occult, ~ucb ·..>,\\ ~\JO...., ➔ \--o..t ...i. At/\ 6~F>i
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" I just never thought of it as a danger." he said, " The game 1s what you make ,t." he !IB1d. " l fmd it ■ Creative. " But nm~ that I think about 1t, some kids not ha ppy exc1lmg, but I can see how takmg it loo far could ■ 9S percent of players are male, the majorit)' interfere with your hfe " caut>asian. Vaughan said ,t had helped to expand his c reative ■ Imaginative, ad,,;enturous. ability and sharpen his 1magm1t1on And he does Ml ■ Academicall) iotere led in hlstor) , computer worry about the "gods" adopted by game players be• -.cient>e with a high math aptitude or an interest m cause " I already have the true God in my hfe .. drama. But Vaughan admitted that It could be dangerous 1( ■ Physically either fairly slight build, cleancut or someone " played D and D all •>f the time and put his po slbly overweight and sloppy appearan(•e (generally whole life mto 1t. .. not the sporb-oriented t)pe). Rosemary Loyacono agrees l!'lat fant.asy role•playmg ■ Usually from socio-economically middle to games can be a boost to a youth's creativity, ,magma• upper middle class famil). lion and memory, but she cautions, " Do you want your ■ Generally drugs are not involved in tbe adoles• child to inc rease these abilitiec: through murder, rape. cent player, or maybe marijuana, but H they become pillaging and plunder? That's what happens in D and heavily involnd in satanism this would probably in• Paul Rj D " crease the likelihood of more drug involvement. ■ Generally "good kids" with no prior behavioral Anti-Christian problems. Loyacono doesn't like to emphasize the extreme re• ■ Majority of serious playeri. between lt and ZO Ha suits of fantasy games. such as suicides and murders. years old. What she does want to point out is that, at best, the ■ Po slbly a science fiction bufr or horror film tw games such as D and D are violent, loaded with evil hobbyist. and the occult, negative, and completely anti-Christian The cover picture on a Dungeons and Dragons H " They are the antithesis of the Judeo-Chnslian belief sixth players' manual. J.,,_ aacaJOCR p, •to system," she declared." They undermine every moral ramili with their reality could really gel into their characters. value that we set out for our children." Because Christmas 1s approaching, and parents are T. And the characters have awesome power. They can do Neither McCarthy nor Loyacono claims that all usually the ones who buy games for their children, both Denve anything and everything " youths who play fantasy games will become immersed McCarthy and Loyacono issued a strong warning to renov; Brendan said that for hun it was an exciting and fun in the occult. parents about giving fantasy role-playing games as gifts with rt game. " but 1l was Just that - a game." He admitted "But, it's too much of a chance to take," Loyacono lo their children T that there was " a lot of evil m the game but I always said. "You never know if it's safe for your child and, at "Let the buyer beware," U1ey said. "These games by Ha was a good character and most of the guys I played with best, it still erodes the tenets of our Catholic faith." are an invitation into the occult." ard F were too " Congn But, he said, players could choose to become evil ·r characters 1f they wished. new h • Maybe it could all be dangerous, but it wasn't for !'-,"EWISSUE RATED:AAA me," he said, addmg that he no longer plays the game (f,i.,h ln,.,·,rmcnt~ni.:I!, of l.,.,. York Cit)) " because I got busy with other things." Eddie Vaughan, a 14-year-old student at Holy Family Grade School, has been an avid player of D and D for $7,500,000 the past four or five year.;. The Archdiocese of Denver ' VIDEOTAPE YOUR WEDDING ( 'upture , ·our " 't•ddin~ l\ilh A ~'id~o Direct Obligation Registered Kt•t•psukt• ... t 'OREVER Serial Notes .llt•n• Ion This Ad o.,tcd Au1-,'lht J. 1986 t 'or • Trurtc.'m ~trr nwcunt'V Del De1 Tm.-l11T1U Paul Ryan, who headed the Archbishop's Annual After several years in business as a public re Campaign for Progress from 1970 to 1984, died Oct. 25 lations director, advertising promotion director and in Florida after being hospitalized with a stroke suf consult.ant, Ryan began his work with the Denver fered while attending a National Catholics Stewardship archdiocese in 1970. Council meeting. He was a member of the National Catholic Stew At the time of his death, Ryan, 70, was director of ardhsip Council's executive board beginning in 1975 and stewardship for the Greensburg, Pa., diocese near Pit was the first layman to be elected president of the tsburg. council, serving from 1977 to 1981. He was named the Ryan was buried in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 29. 1982 recipient of the Father Paul Kalett.a Award. the During Ryan's Denver archdiocese AACP tenure, top honor of the council. the campaign raised nearly $20 million which was used The Kaletta Award, named for the founder of the to fund a variety of programs through the years. council, is given annually to the person selected as Under Ryan's directorship, the fund raised more having served the Church with unique distinction and 1rity than $1 million in the first year of its existence. ability in the area of promoting total stewardship. He retired from the Denver archdiocese Aug. 24, Ryan is survived by his wife Gene and five chil 1984. ,uter dren. Ryan was an Ohio native, and a graduate of Kent Paul and Gene Ryan were members of Queen of ;t in State University with post-gradut.ate studies at Case Peace Parish in Aurora. School of Applied Science and Ohio State University Jt or rally i to -. oles :ome yin- Paul Ryan OKAY, OKAY ·ioral ld 20 Habitat to dedicate ENOUGH film two redone homes IS ENOUGH Habit.at for Humanity will dedicate Nov. 23 its sixth and seventh homes renovated for low-income 0 families in the Denver metropolitan area. D s are The international, non-profit orgariization came to 'both Denver in 1979 to work with the poor in building or ng to renovating simple homes to then sell to the needy I gifts with no-interest mortgages. The celebration Nov. 23 will begin with a speech :ames by Habitat's founder, attorney and businessman Mill ard- Fuller, at the 11 a.m. service at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd. The celebration will continue at 12:45 p.m. at the new home sites: 1035 and 1045 South Irving Street. We're Facing a Very Real Shortage of Priests. Talk About and Pray for Vocations! Some people are ac Thereare others who D1tto for everything C hances are pretty tually foolish enough to would believe that The else that some folks good that you've heard think that the Dodo bird Beau Monde Merchants seem to know "as truth'" a lot of heresay about is still alive and kicking. are the same group who about The Beau Monde what 1s really going on That's simply not true. iust filed bankruptcy, and Shopping Village. out here at 1-25 and Or The last critter bit the that Beau Monde, Ltd. is chard. right? dust in 1681 their legal name. Well, that's not true either Nor is it true that there 1s a tooth fairy. 0 nly problem 1s that Frankly, several of our N obody will know f or the whole story FRANK POMPONIO sometimes facts are stores are ahead of what we are doing unless watch our ads, and read mismterpreted, exag projections. . Some are they come out here and our press. We've got Denver's nicest salesman at gerated, or even reported out-producing other loca see for themselves. See quite a btt to talk about. Denver's nicest dealership incorrectly. No, we are tions, and one that we are getting ready Watch for our new stores not going out of business just completed an for the holidays with de commg soon, and just for asks ... after November 30th! evening opening with corations. and fun and fact: And. no, not all geese Ry over $40,000.00 In sales. flair. So, why don't you south for the winter. Not to mention our other become one of those "Have you driven a Sill TerHar 27 stores. somebodies? It isn't that Yes, there 1s a Santei Ford lately? You're invited!" we don't have fine goods Claus and yes, he will and friendly people. Nor be at Beau Monde Is it that we don"t have a Shopping Village! beautiful, totally enclosed etrium shopping village waiting for your patron• age. We have all that SILL-TERHAR FORD ,,...Mo_. 120th & Wadsworth• 469-1801 SHOPPING VILLAGE 1· 25 "nd O,charrl Road OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 10:00 AM UNTIL 7 00 PM; SATURDAY 10:00 AM UNTIL 6 00 PM, SUNDAY 10:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM Page 10 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 u.s ■ bishogs' meeting Pope's letter to bishops By Laurie Hansen the Catholic Church in the Umted States. faithful application of the Second Vatican Stressing the importance of Church Council" to seminary training. He said WASHINGTON CNC) - Catholic unity, the Pope said, " It is precisely be the investigations met with "splendid co· 'vi churches worldwide musl "live in com• cause you are pastors of particular operation and interest" and that the munion" with the Pope, Pope John Paul Churches in which there subsists the full manner in which the investigations were n told U.S. bishops in a letter ness of the Universal Church that you conducted "renders honor to the Church The letter was read to the bishops on are, and must always be, in full commu in the United States and gives great hope the first day of their Nov 10-13 general nion with the successor of Peter." for the future." meeting in Washington by Archbishop The Pope said he established the com Pio Laghi, papal pronuncio to the United He said that the role of the Pope is "to mission to study Religious life in 1983 to States. promote the universality of the Church, to help U.S members of Religious orders Archbishop Laghi addresses the protect her legitimate variety, to guaran· "to Jive their ecclesial vocation to the bishops each year at their November tee her Catholic unity, to confirm the full" and to analyze the reasons for the co meeting, but this year's address was de bishops in their apostolic faith and minis decline in Religious vocations. past~ voted almost entirely to reading the try, to preside in love." He said the commission's final report All,' papal letter. That, he said, the Pope must do for and letters from U.S. bishops concerning bish Archbishop Laghi described the U.S. ''the good of the Universal Church and Religious life in their dioceses are being for Church's "constant union with the See of all the ecclesial communities that com• studies and that he will prepare a H Peter's successor" as "one of the great pose her." response. were hallmarks of the Church in the United The Pope said the purpose of his 1987 Archbishop Laghi, in his own remarks, on t States." trip to the United States will be "to cel said he is "gratified" by the number of ebrate with you our unity in Jesus Christ Being of service Hispanic and black U.S. bishops ap ofTh1 and in his Church" pointed in recent years. The Church's Arch In the letter, the Pope cited the .. Faithful application pastoral needs, he said, are well served Vatican-commissioned study of U.S. by "this reflection among the bishops all of seminaries and the decision to establish In his letter, the Pope said the aim of themselves of the ethnic and cultural di Archbishop Pio Laghi, pronuncio to the a commission on Religious life as "speci the Vatican-commissioned study of U.S. versity of the Catholic community in this United States, read the Pope's message fic ways I have tried to be of service" to seminaries was to ensure "ever more country." to the U.S. bishops. Says Pope should meet bishops before U.S. trip By Liz Schevtchuk He also said the trip offers the op trip. " But they are mistaken." " It can and will be this if we truly poor C portunity for American Catholics to work to make it such," he said. would WASHINGTON (NC) - Pope John 'af· " The Holy Father's pastoral visit is a them.' Paul TI should meet with American firm" their unity with the Pope and for welcome, timely opportunity for us to He said that the papal visit theme bishops to learn of important aspects of him to "confirm" U.S. Catholicism. affirm our unity with him, while also " directs our attention to the fundamental the U.S. Church before his September Initial Vatican response to his bringing forward, for his information and unity among the people of the Church 1987 visit, Bishop James W. Malone, proposed meeting is positive, he added. that of the world at large, the good news even in times of misunderstanding and president of the National Conference of Pope John Paul is scheduled to tour about the contributions to ecclesial and tension." The theme is "Unity in the Catholic Bishops, said Nov. 10 the southern and western United States civic life in the United States of a host of wt'rk of service, building up the body of . .. Addressing the NCCB general meeting next Sept. 10-18, beginning in Miami and Church-sponsored apostolates and minis Christ." the ne, in Washington, Bishop Malone, of Young ending in San Francisco. tries," he said. our owj stown, Ohio, said a meeting this wmter Bishop Malone discounted the doubts Bishop Malone said the proposed meet to bee] or spring between the Pope and leaders of some Catholics that the papal trip At the same time, he said, " I look ing with the Pope might involve NCCB • •• of the American bishops " would provide should occur. forward to the papal visit as a graced officers, bishops of the dioceses the Pope the dis an opportunity for us to share with him "Given current tensions and contra♦ oc.:asion for the Holy Father to confirm will visit, active U.S. cardinals, and the ga~ information about aspects of the Church versies, we all know that there are some the Church in the United States and for Archbishop Thomas Kelly of Louisville, mg Wl~ which will be highlighted when he re♦ persons who question its timeliness and dialogue and reconciliation within the chairman of the bishops' papal visit com ■ "S turns to this country." utility," the NCCB president said of the Catholic community in our country. mittee. human ment a U.S. Church faces many questions Continued from page 1 with those who argue that the only of the teaching office within the Church Msgr. Daniel Hoye, NCCB-USCC general way must move "to address this develop response to this inequality is ordination and theological investigation. secretary, said: ing estrangement, to strengthen the of women to the priesthood," Bishop " The teaching office of the bishop "DuriJJg the coming weeks, especially cognitive and affective bonds between Malone said. " The teaching of the must be clarified and distinguished from during the general meeting, all inquiries the Church here and the Holy See." Church is clear on this point." that of the theologian," Bishop Malone concerning the sltualion In the Bishop Malone referred to the situ• However, the bishops must recognize said, adding that " dissent in its various Archdiocese of Seattle should be referred ation in the Archdiocese or Seattle, thP need to continue efforts to promote meanings" must be distinguished from to the Office of Public Affairs. where the Holy See ordered Archbishop the " legitimate roles women can assume scholarly questioning or all forms of " By means of this memorandum I am Raymond Hunthausen to relinquish final in society and the Church," including open honest discussion. instructing all NCCB-USCC staff, with authority in several critical areas to dialogue that will lead to the bishops' " How can the Church ensure the stab tbe exception of Public Affairs, to re Auxihary Bishop Donald Wuerl upcoming pastoral on the role of women ility of its teaching while al the same spond 'no comment' to any Inquiries con The bishops at the meetmg were to m the Church time encourage that freedom of con cerning recent events In the archdiocese. have addressed the situation in their versation which even, in theological This means that I do not foresee any A third area, he said, is the centrality terms, makes for its testing and develop closed executive session Nov 11. or the Eucharist in the life of the Church members of tbe staff giving background ment?" he asked. information and how the bishops as individuals and or 'off tbe record' com• He said the aim or that session was ments. not to "interject" themselves as a con as a conference will provide for "I am sure that all of you are aware eucharistic worship in the face of declin• ference into the "special relationship be· Ordered not to speak of the sensitivity of tbls IHue. I would tween the P ope and a local bishop" or to ing numbers of priests. The staff of the National Conference of appreciate your cooperation in this re• review the events, but to offer " fraternal Continuing increased efforts to en• Catholic Bishops was ordered not to gard." support" to the two prelates. courage priestly vocations, he said, is speak to the press on the case of Pre-meeting statements by some only part of a response, which may rieed Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen as the bishops Indicated that there were some Women in the Church to include a redistribution of clergy and U.S. bishops prepared to meet. sharp cUvlslons among tbe bishops as to The position of women in the Church is closing or merging parishes as an In a memo Nov. 7 to all staff offices of whether the unu1ual Vatican step was a second major question, he said. answer to shifting population centers. the National Conference of Catholic merited or an undue Interference In the The Catholic bishops "caMot stand Finally, he said, there is the question Bishops and U.S. Catholic Conference, proper local authority of a bishop. The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1181 - Page 11 Vatican oCficials. been invited to send three Protestant ob Because of the ecumenical interest servers, and the Jewish community to Economic pastoral and consultation that went into develop send a Jewish observer, to the Nov. 12 ment of the economy pastoral, he said, and 13 sessions when the bishops debate the National Council of Churches had Teaching economic justice and vote on the letter. 'vital' to Gospel THANKS (FOR) GIVING DAY By Jerry Filteau complacent in the face of persistent high WASHINGTON (NC) - Preaching levels of joblessness " NOVEMBER 15, 1986 economic justice is a " vital part" of ■ " Teach all of this at a time when preaching the Gospel, Archbishop funds are directed toward advanced Rembert Weakland of Milwaukee told weapons which make dubious contri butions to national security and reduce When we hear about philanthropy the Catholic bishops of the United States in America today, often what Nov. 10. resources available for meeting the / needs of the poor." comes to mind are major / Archbishop Weakland, head of the corporations' donations committee that wrote the bishops' Archbishop Weakland said the process I pastoral letter on '' Economic Justice for leading up to the pastoral " has been a or large foundations' All." presented the pastoral to the catalyst for a lively and fruitful dis million-dollar grants. But bishops as a challenge confronting them cussion or moral values as they affect there is another vital group for years to come public policies and decision making. It of philanthropists in this He spoke three days before the bishops has brought to the forefront the import country, and although they are were to complete final debate and voting ant point that economic life 1s not separ sometimes overlooked, their on the document. ate from social life but has a tremendous contributions never go unnoticed. The final vote would not mark the end impact on the values of our entire so of their work with the pastoral, ciety ·• The American public ... the great Archbishop Weakland said. At a press conference following bis philanthropists of our day ... " The future poses a difficult task for presentation, Archbishop Weakland re Last year more than 89 million all of us," he said. " We must continue to sponded to questions about criticisms of ,e preach the principles outlined in this the pastoral by an independent lay Cath Americans gave of their time, talents and ae document.•· olic commission headed by former U.S. resources simply because they care. In addition, Treasury Secretary WiJJiam Simon Americans gave a record $79.84 billion dollars Main points " Our document is not an espousal of a last year to more than 300,000 gift-supported Summarizing some of the main points libertarian philosophy such as that institutions, organizations and agencies. And of the pastoral as a series of challenges, espoused by William Simon," he said. 83% of these donations were pledged by ordinary Archbishop Weakland told the bishops Simon's commission has accused the individuals (half or whom earn less than $20,000 they need to· letter of depending too much on govern ment solutions to economic problems. a year), not the wealthy, or the corporations ■ "Preach a special concern for the and foundations. Jly poor at a time when too many people would prefer to overlook them or forget Government's role National Philanthropy Day is America's and the Sisters of St. them." ne Archbishop Weakland said government Francis way of saying " thank you " to ALL those who give to make the tal ■ " Teach the sacredness or human needs to exercise an economic role, and Denver area a better place to live, learn, work and worship ... because ·ch life and the dignity of the human person ''personally I decry this negaltv1sm in giving, we all receive ... nd at a time when life can seem quite cheap toward government that is developing" .he and be threatened on so many sides." in the United States today ''To denigrate or ■ "Teach global interdependence and government in the long run only harms the need to go beyond the concerns in all of society." NATIONAL our own land at a time when it is so easy He said that his committee consulted ., PHILANTHROPY et· to bt>come provincial and self-centered." with the Vatican's Justice and Peace ::s ■ '"Criticize extreme inequalities in Commission frequently in the course of DAY NOV. 15, 1986 Sacred Heart Foundation pe the distribution of wealth at a time when drafting the pastoral. VaUcan authorities Sisters of St. Francis of Penance nd the gap between rich and poor.. . is grow " were always very helpful, always very IPHF~ ·Jill:!\O~ and Christian Charity le, ing wider." positive" in their respom:es to the let m- ■ " Speak of the special dignity of ter's successive drafts, he said. "At no 2861 W. 52nd Ave. human work and the right to employ• hme did we have any sense of any kind "• '~ '=- Denver, Colorado 80221 (Marycrest Motherho1,1se) ment at a time when many have become of disagreement with the letter" from (303) 458-5084 lh.t ~ HCome walk with me through the years ... 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Call 850-7440 ne ne '------c nea~ .(4oaks ______Lccu.blc Ori.. at to N,a,ara Slrttl LUXURY RETIREMENT LIVING !be•• ·~-u..,.-.: Page 12 - The Denver Catholic Regi11ter, Wed., November 12, 1986 Viewpoints______That Christmas jingle Types of: A It gets worse every year. Even before the r ing a ghosts and goblins have put away their Halloween bulletins askin garb, Christmas is aglow in Denver . Where else, home By Dolores but in the department stores which have begun Conran II stockpiling Christmas items on every available Editol'ial I read lots of parish bulletins and I've come to quest. shelf in October. categorize these into types. geste4 By this past weekend - two months before First there's the "Canon La1liv Bulletin." This is momi enduring Christmas buying season is over (two one which precedes every annound~ment with canonical Christmas - scores of stores have already months of it), masses of people have been subtley reasons: "Because parents are tbe primary religious VI embellished their inners with the usual fake cajoled into overbuying and overspending so the woma educators of their children, there will be a meeting for the ti pinery and twinkling lights. Some have put following months become depressed periods of parents ... ' and "December 8th is a Holy Day of Obli- Christmas hours into effect and other·s have an shelte guilt and hardship. gation so ... " and " Diocesan regullations state ... " It nounced their Santa Claus arrival date:s. Buying gifts for one another at Christmas But the only "Christmas spirit" that the cold c time is wonderful, but it is the least important such t stores wish to heap on the unknowing citizenry, part of Christmas. And since the Eve of the Hal Talks With her hl has to do with the jingle of cash registers. lows (Halloween ) and Thanksgiving are also won man, Now, we have no quarrel with the fact that derful holidays, why can't we concentrate on the symbo people wish to shop early in order to avoid the spirit of each of these holidays before we launch ft Parents alone. last-minute wildness that can overwhelm even the into Christmas? but wi most stout-hearted shopper. But must we be sur Equally depressing is a second type, the "Parental ventur The answer to that, of course, is that Hal bulletin." " Please do not call tl~e rectory for Mass rounded by holiday paraphernalia even before loween and Thanksgiving aren't as profitable to w times ... " and "Crying babies are so disruptive so ... " the wa Halloween? And before Thanksgiving? store owners as is Christmas. Thus, we're thrust and ''Only 323 parishioners turnied in envelopes last Much as department stores might lead us to wished into a long, concentrated emphasis on Yuletide. week. The pastor cannot be expected to run this parish human believe that they begin Christmas, early to This long, enduring, commercial emphasis on on air." lengthen the special spirit that accompanies the never Christmas corrupts every Christian thought we I read the following in a p~1rental bulletin once, someti holiday season, it really is begun early purely and should have about the holy season, and calls for " Your pastor is tired of people lea1ving Mass early. And wonde1 simply to entice people to spend more money. us to declare, " Enough!" of those who come late. If this continues, I will be Think about it. If a person enters a depart How about writing a note to a few department called upon to stop Mass and point you out to the rest Pe of the congregation." who h, ment store alive with sparkling Christmas decor stores telling them you object to stores that begin Then, there's the " Folksy BulUetin." This is one of suranc• ations, soft Christmas carols playing ilfl the back Christmas too early. If the Catholic population of my favorites. It recognizes that there are real people in cities , ground, and aisles full of " bargain" Christmas the archdiocese would do that, the following year, the parish. "Congratulations to 'Jrim Mahoney who is people items, what does the person's mind au1tomatically Christmas tinsel may not become " old hat" before starring in bis high school play, ' Mr. Roberts.' Go see think about? Christmas gift-giving, of course, the Thanksgiving turkey is even on the table. it if you can. You won't be sorry and you will be proud which also means Christmas gift--buying, of Refuse to suffer " Christmas lag." Watch for of one of our young parishioners.'' course. stores that promote a two-month cash register And, " l have a hideaway bedl to give away if any Often, people become so imme1rsed in the jingle as their Christmas carol. Then, let them one can use it.'' and, " As pastor, I always enjoy bearing S< know you're very upset. about out young people who bav~i left for jobs or col "spirit" of the season that by the time the Jong, lege. I know you do, too, so keep 1me posted and I'll put Editor: any news in the bulletin.·· lam These are also welcoming to 1new parishioners, giv read in ing their names, former addres1ses and other tidbits on "Dr which grants them a feeling of ti.eing cared about and She Incorruptibility of bodies gives longtime parishioners sorne information about Mass d new members in their pews. who att Father John - By Dietze1r1 I'll mention here a Seattle ;pastor who asks new I, to O While we were on a tour of the Shrine of the parishioners to stand as he intcoduces them before jeans, Immaculate Conception In Washington, O.C .• the tour The Mass and they are warmly welcomed by applause The oreaker guide spoke of St. Catherine Laboure. Her body, he bonus is that others feel comfo1rtable in approaching those th said, was Incorruptible. I have heard this of other them and welcoming them in per,son after Mass. samts and always have been skeptical. What exactly Question Box Note does that mean? If these saints' bodies have not cor Another is the "Straight Sc~IOP Bulletin." Almost clothes rupted I would think the scientific community would • every item begins with, "Thene will be ... " as in else. Tl be pounding at the door to investigate,. I trust the ... " There will be a bake sale next Sunday;" or "There strugglil Catholic Church would permit such lnvestlgatlon. O. f know that Mass stipends (money given as an will be no Wednesday morning Mass.'' This bulletin is and can' (New Jersey) offering for Masses) go to the priest. But I have been more a calendar than anything ~se, and it is read with for ours. A Incorruptibility as 1t would apply to instances intending to leave some money in my will to our the same excitement. My c. such as you mention is one of what are called "char• church for Masses. Is that all right? (Ohio) My final and favorite is the "Good News Bulletin" school a ismalic" or " mystical" phenomena that may affect the A Of course that is all right. Rut it would not be a which isn't afraid to smile or pQ~e fun at itself. Even patches bodies of people known for holiness. gift to the church or the parish. the kids read these. to stres! Incorruptibility simply means that the normal de• Many Catholics are under the same misconception A reader sent me one from) St. Cletus parish in son is 1 composition which takes place after a person's death as perhaps you seem to be. It is not uncommon for LaGrange, Ill. Included was the f◄~llowing notice: dress. Tl Choir members wanted: Positions open : In has not occurred in a particular instarn;:e. The body Catholics to bequeath in their will an amount of money who ma remains as it was at the time of death, sometimes even soprano, alto, tenor and bass se<1:tions. No others need "to St. John's Parish for Masses for myself and my apply. to som« with amazing flexibility family," thinking they are making a bequest to the going to A few other such phenomena are bilocation, lev1ta Physical Quallfications: Musi, be able to carry light parish musical notes part way across d iurch. Must have good I don't lion I an unexplainable lifting up of the b<)dy) and stig None of that money would go to the parish itself. their int mata /the appearance of bodily wounds 1;imilar to the vision to see the director 10 feet away. As I explained recently, law provides that Mass I real wounds of Christ in his crucifixion ). Experience: No applications 1accepted from persons More often than most people migbt think such stipends be given to the priest who offers the Mass. who have not sung, hummed, or whistled in the tub or who car phenomena have possible physical or psychic expla You perhaps are aware that many parishes, es shower at some time. Mass B nations Jn other instances, scientists, pas'l and present, pecially larger and older ones, receive requests for Beginning Wages: Guaran id satisfaction and joy that the have been unable to discover natural exp~anations. more Masses than can possible be said in that particu• in the service of the Lord. who con The bodies of some saints have retriained uncor lar parish in a reasonable period. These requests may Advancement Opportunity: l~embers who demon fort it gi It rupted tlus way for centuries for reasons science has be transferred to other parishes in that diocese, or to strate unusual ability and cour e might sing a solo ls n never been able to diagnose. The Church recognizes the religious orders or the missions. some time, to Mass possibility of supernatural causes for this lack of bodily The same rules apply in these circumstances. The Fringe Benefits: Social secu Uy - We promise you commun corruption But, for the reasons given, the Church is Mass stipend would go to the priest who offers the the security or fellowship with ther fine members of up on w, always cautious about attributing supernatural causes in Mass, or in the case of Religious with vows of poverty, the choir. or who's Retirement: After your vo e reaches the place children. a particular instance. to the community to which be belonp. In examining the holiness of a persorll's We, during where it can hit two notes at o e you may sit in the my fami the canonization process for example, the Church's A fres brochure explalnlng Catholic regulatJona congregation and listen to othe use their God given ceptable, on marr/llSJtl and thtl prom/Ntl made In an ln,.,,.lth talents. in our pa primary and overriding concern 1s how ttiat individual marriage Is svallsbltl by #Tiding a atamp«J Mllf-11d Apply lD Person: Chancel Cfl ir - Thursday 7:30. 1-cking l Jived his or her life as a follower of Ch1r1sl, not what drt1S#d enve/OJ>tl to Father O/tltzen, Holy Trinity I think I'd like that parish. happens to the body in what might be a supernatural Church, 704 N. Main St., 8/oomln(Jlon, Ill. 61701.) event The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., Novembier 12, 1988 - Page 13 Viewpoints___ _ A house tlhat does what a house should do By Father Leonard G. Urban choices remain, we have joined the blessed ranks of Not long ago a woman told a story. She was attend those who have built and manage shelters in other ing a parish meeting when a young man walked in areas. With money gathered from interested and gen askfog if the church offered shelter to those who had no m,one erous people, cooperating W'ith Sister Mary Alice home. Murphy and Ms Mary Orleans of Northern Area Cath No one at the meeting was able to answer the Man's View olic Community Services, we have begun. > question directly. Most said they thouuht not and sug We have found a suitable building which is struc gested he see the priest, who wasn't present at the No wonder we hear interested parties and institu turally sound, has water and elt~tricity and will eventu moment, but would return directly. 1 tions talk in terms of shelter and assistance. We are ally house about twenty or tl~irty persons. We have When the man left, it began to prey on the coming to the fuller conviction that such response is at asked for the volunteer labor and assistance or many s woman's mind and she seemed not to be able to shake people in this area who are now hard at work, building r the very heart of the gospel and what Jesus has en the thought or someone spending thE1 night without couraged us to do. walls, putting in bath and launldry facilities, a kitchen shelter. Since coming to Greeley, it has become clearly and that human touch which makes a house a home. It was winter lime, foreboding U1e onslaught of apparent that the need for shelter here is no exception People from all three parishes in this city are cold and discomfort. The more she wanted t,o escape to that common denominator which hovers over our kindly responding to a plea for· materials, furnishings, such thinking, the more it plagued her. lfi'inally, she and rich nation. Hardly a day goes by without someone personal expertise and a host of those incalculable in her husband left the meeting and went looking for the coming to ask for assistance, often from those who cidentals which constitute building by the seat of one's man, who by now loomed large in hE!r mind as the have no home, no permanent address, drifting across pants What we have begun will surely reach com symbol of all those people who were homeless and the city from one intermittent place to another. pletion by sheer force of good vvill. alone. They traveled up and down the nearby streets, Last week a family slept in their car outside the If G.K. Chesterton admonished that Christianity but with no success and finally had k• give up their church, waiting for us when morning came. has never found its true meaning because it has never 11 venture. IS I talked recently to a young man who was spending really been tried, we hope to ask him to stand cor When she arrived at their own home, greeted by his nights beneath a bridge, but was worried about the rected in this part of the world. There is good heart the warmth and comfort of familiar sw-roundings, she cold weather. Sometimes we have obtained motel here and firm conviction. It wished ardently that such could be the blessing of every h rooms for people, high in cost and low in needed facili The man who long ago walked into that parish human being. She knew it wasn't and perhaps would ties, a place to wash clothes or enjoy a warm meal. meeting is obviously wandering 1Lhe streets still, looking never be. The why of such mysteries pl\agued her and Such stop gap measures are t,oo superficial and tempor for " home." And so are ma1riy of bis sisters and sometimes in years to come, she thought of it all and ary while the line grows longer and swells in numbers brothers. If you would like to hE?lp, feel free to contact d wondered what could be done. ,e every day. Catholic Community Services Northern, 1311 11th St., at Perhaps every city In America harbors individuals What to do? We first investigated available facili Greeley, 353-M33. The presence ,of shelter makes a bet who have no home, no roof, no warmth to offer as ties and services, only to find them drastically limited ter world for those who come s.eek.ing the compassion >f surance and promise that life is good. CEirtainly, larger here. What can be found is overcrowded with long lists of Jesus. It must be in us that s·uch warmth is found. In cities across the country hide literally thousands of of waiting clients. is people who share such dire plight. In that happy desperation which comes when few Father Urban is pastor of St. Peter's, Greeley. ~ Id Some not able to dress up for Mass Editor: getting so close to restoring the fundamen I am writing in response to a letter I tal right to life to U1e unborn, but now we 'I· read in your column written by a reader are so very far away. ts on ''Dressing for Mass" (Oct 29 issue). Readers Forum Lew Sorrese ,d She suggests that people attending Uttleton ut Mass do not dress as nicely as people who attend Protestant services. w I, too, have seen people in "blue A 'practicing' Catholic? pleased. re jeans, T-shirts, sweat shirts and wind Unfortunately, the biggest losers in this Disgusting ne Editor: Editor: ,g oreakers." In fact, I have worn some of election were not Republicans or con those things t,o Mass myself. In your October 29, 1986 issue, you re servatives, but the unborn. In the name of Your paper becomes more disgusting ported Catholics taking leadership roles in Not everyone can afford to wear nice "compassion" for women, "commitment with each passing week. the KKK in persecuting blacks, Mexicans, to reHgious t.olerance," and other such I will not waste my time reiterating st clothes to Sunday Mass, or to anywhere Vietnamese and Haitians. in else. There are many of us who are "values," we must continue to allow the what Daniel Goddard's letter expressed Quoted from your article, "James Far (The Register Oct ~!9. 1986) re: your re struggling t,o get by with what we have unborn to be destroyed at the rate of 1.5 is rands, the current imperial wizard of the million each year I suppose their cause article (on the front page no less) "Re and can't afford to buy nice, new clothes Invisible Empire of the White Knights of ligious right is a clear danger." th for ourselves and our families. will have to wait until we solve the prob the Ku Klux Klan, is a practicing Catholic lems of poverty. the environment, nuclear Quoting express101'ls and views of that My children have been ridiculed in from Connecticut " 1" school and other public places for having disarmament, and oppressive r1ght-w1ng old bird Goldberg 0111 your front page, en Am I to believe that our own Catholic regimes around the world. while printing the ar·chbishop's words on patches on their pants or old shoes. I try press considers racial bigotry and Catholi to stress to them that being a good per Will these priests at least attempt to page 2 and our beloved Pope's on page 14 . m cism to be reconcilable? As a Catholic, I influence their pro-choice friends in Con Please, please stri1ke out the word Cath son is more important than how they cannot stomach your calling the KKK Im dress. There are alM many young people gress to protect the unborn? Surely there olic from the name of your paper You are In perial Wizard a " practicing" Catholic. are other Religious in our diocese willing not a Catholic paper. ed who may not dress properly, according Another point - I have always been at a to make the unborn a first priority rather Bernice Devine to some people, but at least they are loss to understand why the adjective than last What a tragedy that we were Aurora ht going to Mass That's what's important. 'practicing· is often applied in describing i>d I don't think any disrespect to God is a Catholic but never to a Jew or a Prot• their intention. estant. Aren't there any " practicing" ns I realize there are probably people Methodists, Baptists, Lutherans, etc.? or who can, but do not, dress nicely for How can you be a Catholic If you don't Mass. But please take into consideration practice that religion? oy that there are many families in need Charles G. Fitzpatrick who come to Mass for the spiritual com Wheat Rid&e iO· fort it gives them. What a tragedy ,10 It is more Important that people come Editor to Ma~ to gather together to pray as a community of God's people, not t,o check The Nov. 2nd Rocky Mountain News carried a run page by a number of Colo up on who's wearing the latest fashions • or who's rich or poor We are all God's rado religious leaders, including several children. I would hate to think that I, or priest,; or our diocese, supporting Tim my family, would be thought of as unac Wirth on the basis that "priorities reflect ceptable, or looked down upon by others values" - values like ..co mpassion" and "commitment to religious tolerance." lo our parish community, because we are •• • . .through sickness and health, for better or worne, through lacking in nice clothes. Now that Wirth and other like-minded Karea Wact1 Democrats have scored their victories for baseball season, football season, golf season______••• " _. UttletoD the US Senate, these priests must be well Page 14 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1986 AACP aids computer World program Amy Buelow, at the key News bo a rd, and Rebecca DeFreece check out one of 1986 referendum results the computers at Notre Dame School's new com Pro-life ballot referendums in Rhode Island, puter room. A grant from Massachusetts and Oregon failed, while a pro-lire the Archbishop's Annual amendment in Arkansas appeared to pass by the thin Campaign for Progress nest of margins, according to initial results of the helped convert the base Nov 4 election. ment storage area to the Massachusetts voters also rejected a referendum panelled, computer-equipped N. to allow the state to provide limited assistance - room Every student now article such as loaning of textbooks - to non-public school has scheduled instructional help R students. time on the computers and the Bil North Dakota voters defeated bids to allow busi a computer club has been By Fa nesses to remain open on Sundays and establish a formed. state lottery, but voters in Kansas and Florida agreed In to lotteries. what n Florida's bishops took no stand on their state's arrive lottery but opposed another proposal, reJected by has bet Florida voters 69 percent to 31 percent, to allow might! casino gamhling. ant for; California's voters, despite appeals from the move a state's bishops to the contrary, backed a proposition has to to amend the state Constitution to make English the HOLLY-DAZE threate official state language. The bishops had warned the Sirr measure, if enacted, could lead to ethnic disharmony as to , and curtail bilingual services. "God's But Californians apparently agreed with the things t bishops and defeated a proposal to identify and per good tr haps quarantine victims of AIDS - acquired immune author'! deficiency syndrome - a step opposed by the prelates NO PAYMENTS UNTIL apply v ,.,• ... _~-. r~- .. ._• .. .: ,"\ - -•I and other religious leaders as an attack on civil ( ,, would I - - • 4 ·, rights .._-...... avoid di --- \. read the FEBRUARY 1, . ,. ~ .:':"""""-~ -~...,..V""""". ' ... On~ .... . ;, .·~- story C Religious rights abuses in Asia ., •;, ..... ,, -~ ~-- - r God's ~ Christians in parts of Asia are being persecuted 1987!!! · •. ¥-"I', Bible, < for political and religious reasons, said Amnesty In ~ finder o ternational. '~ '1 • it landet In its 1986 report. the London-based human rights what to ~ organization says it is still investigating reports of the thew 27 A!.lgust 1985 arrests of Vietnamese Jesuit priests and .r hanged students • ·" try agai The report, which cites human rights abuses re admonit ported throughout the world at the end of 1985, notes began to concern for " Buddhist and Roman Catholic religious scriptun figures and intellectuals" arrested and " held without of John trial" in recent years in Vietnam. The report also considered religious problems in 'Bibler China, Nepal and Tibet. CHRISTMAS This SPECIALS seeking verse ou Church supports Aquino efforts roulette. Philippine Cardinal Jaime sin of Manila has pub A Nice Heavy Saxony we land licly supported President Corazon Aqumo's attempts Installed Over 1/2" Pad provides to negotiate with the country's communist guerrillas, more of Vatican Radio reported Sq. Yd. comes u1 A pastoral letter signed by Cardmal Sin and seven s1s.oo even ridi auxiliary bishops said a purely military solution to the (installed) or seekit guerrilla problem was " inadequate," since the revolt offers no was more rooted in poverty than in ideologies, A Junior Saxony the Bible Vatican Radio said. But d The bishops said they preferred "dialogue and lnc;talled Over 1/ 2" Pad saints usi negotiation as the principal means of resolving insur 8 occasion rection." 11.00sq Yd. an apostl The letter, read in Manila's churches Nov. 2 en mean th1 couraged Filipinos to overcome Marxist communism _ (installed) bishops l4 and capitalist materialism, the radio said The letter have bee1 also urged the elimination of violence and the social . ---~ Sculptured HIGH-LO and try structures that produce poverty. it said -~~~,.-;;..:; 4 Colors-Earthtones Heavy Kanga Backed whether i 8 The E !r:~;zp- 8.50 Sq. Ya.. not a boo unlock wi U.S. seminary enrollments down (installed) book that individual The number of U.S. Catholic seminarians dropped ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL Becau 4 percent from 1985-86 to the 1986-87 school year, ac SENIORS DISCOUNT and beca11 cording to data released Oct. 29. the Churc For 1986-87 there are 10,372 seminarians, com HOURS· Man.-Fri. 9 -8 read his I pared to 10,811 last year. The new figure represents a LABOR ANO PAD INSTALLATION SEPARATE Sat. 9-6 Sun. 12-6 Our Work Guaranteed by Professional Installers the living 43 percent decline in the past decade and a 76 percent te short c decline over the past 20 years. Hundreds of Remnants ~ were a m In 1964H>7 there were 42,767 students preparing for WE WILL pletely ap the priesthood, and m 197&-77 the number was 18,029. and Roll Ends. context in The newest annual figures, based on starting en Spoc<' doe~ nol allow " lo 1.,1 11!1 NOT BE passages c rollments this fall, were released by Benedictine •he • ,..,, f,.., th,i •alv onlr UNDERSOLD of making Father Adrian Fuerst, semmary researcher for the p11,, JIG Jr ntocolly •educed BY ANYONE God's wori Washmiton-ba.sed Center for AppUed Research in the A• low a, S2 .00 ond up Apostolate Passage, A se<: The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 - Page 15 How not ey ca to read of tre m >m aal the Bible •SS le he ed NaUonal Bible Week is Nov. 16-22. The following )W article from the magazine "God's Word Today" will 1al help Register readers better understand the reading of nd the Bible: en By Father Paul Wharton and George Martin 4 J In many situations it is just as important to know what not to do as what to do. If we are the first to arrive at the scene of a car accident in which someone has been injured, our knowing some first aid measures might save someone's life. But it would also be import ant for us to know what not to do: for example not to move a person with a back injury unless it absolutely has to be done because of fire or some other life threatening danger Similarly, there are some things not to do as well as to do when we read the Bible Past articles in "God's Word Today" have spoken about many of the things that we should do when we read scripture use a good translation, read prayerfully, try to get at the author's meaning (using study aids if necessary), try to apply what we read to ourselves. In this article, we would like to talk about some of the things we should avoid doing in our reading of scripture - " How not to read the Bible." One way not to read the Bible 1s illustrated by this The authors suggest that story Once there was a man who wanted to find out to read scritures correctly God's will in a decision he had to make He took his Christians need to avoid Bible, opened it at random, and dropped his index "Bible roulette," taking finder onto the page, believing that the verse on which passages or verses out of 1t landed would express God's will for him and tell him context to prove a point, what to do. But to his chagrin, his finger fell on Mat sel ective read ing of thew 27 ·5, which reports that Judas "went out and favorite passages, believ hanged himself." The man thought that he had better ing that the Bible alone try again. This time Jtis finger came to rest on the speaks with authority and admonition of Luke 10 37· " Go and do the same" This wrongly taking the Bible began to really worry him. so he sought direction from literally. scripture a third time and his finger fell on the words of John 13 27: " Be quick about what you are to do." 'Bible roulette' Bible roulette: it 1s to Lake verses or passages out of JUSt some portion of it, however big that portion might their context in scripture and use them to prove a be. This method of randomly opening the Bible ar.d point, treating them as if they were all that God had to We usually fall into selective reading of scripture seeking gwdance or a message from God in whatever say on the matter This is sometimes called using scrip for a very understandable reason: we like it when the verse our eye or finger lands on has been called "Bible ture as •·proof-texts": texts which prove the point we Bible agrees with us, but find it disagreeable when it roulette." Sometimes it may seem to work: the verse want to make We don't select these verses at random does not It is all too easy to develop selective amnesia we land on does address our question or seem to as we do an Bible roulette, we usually do just the about those passages that challenge us to change our provide some kind of guidance or assurance for us. But opposite and carefully search for verses that will back minds and our lives, while remembering and cherishing more often than not the one playing Bible roulette us up and prove us right those other passages that comfort us. Or our selective comes up with something that is totally irrelevant or Where proof-texting 1s similar to Bible roulette is reading may be more theological in its underpinnings: even ridiculous. And as a method of making decisions that both of these methods wrench verses of scripture we may think, for example, that St. Paul had the absol or seeking God's will it is positively dangerous God out or context and expect them to settle questions in an ute and final word on everything, and that therefore offers no guarantee that verses we find at random in almost magical way, completely apart from what other portions of the New Testament with other the Bible contain his specific direction to us. meaning the inspired author of scripture might have emphases should be ignored Martin Luther even went But didn't St. Augustine and some of the other early intended these words to have in the context in which he so far as to question whether the letter or James should f saints use this method to learn God's will? Perhaps on wrote them. be in the Bible because it seemed to put more emphasis occasion - but the early Church also threw dice to pick For example, how many times have we heard on the necessity of good works than Luther thought St an apostle to replace Judas (Acts 1.26). That does not ~meone quote the words. " The poor you will always Paul would have allowed f mean that the Church should throw dice to select have with you" (Mark 14 .7) as a justification for not To read the Bible with any ktnd of selectivity Is to ,. bishops today. And neither should we take what might helping out someone in need or as an excuse for not misread it. All or the Bible lS given to us as scripture, have been an exceptional practice in the life of a saint contributing to a collection for the poor. However, this and we must pay attention to all or it. Of course, the r and try to make it our custom without considering was far from the intent of Jesus in uttering these New Testament modifies some of what is said in the ,. whether it is appropriate to do so or not. words And his teachings elsewhere in the gospels re Old Testament, but this does not mean we can abandon The Bible doe~ contain God's word to us, but 1t 1s veal that he puts a special emphasis on helping those m the Old Testament. And we are given four gospels in t not a book of magic. It is a book whose meamng we need The constant tradition of the Church -:cllls for the New Testament not so that we can pick our favorite , unlock with our minds as well as our hearts. And it is a special compassion for those most in need. Proof-text• one and read that alone, but so that we can profit from book that is given to the entire Church as well as to us ing ignores all this and mistakenly believes that biblical fou~ different glimpses into the mystery of Jesus individually. truth is to be found in words themselves, apart from Christ We need all the different perspectives that r, Because God created us with minds that can think, the intent of the one writing those words, the context in scripture gives us, for the mysteries they speak of are and because he has given us salvation in and through which they occur, or the full teaching of Scripture and beyo!'d the power of our limited minds to grasp by only the Church, he expects us to use our minds when we the Church considering one perspective or point of view r read his word and to understand the Bible in light of ~ the living tradition of the Church. Playing Bible roulet Selective reading 'Blbliolatry' .. te short circuits all this, and treats the Bible as if it This in turn leads us to consider a third way not to Still another way to misread the Bible 1s called i were a magical book whose words had meaning com• read the Bible· we must not read il selectively Selec " bibliolatry." This is the position which declares that J pletely apart from their context in scripture and their tive reading is broader than proof-texting, for proof ~>nly the Bible ~an ~peak with full authority on any ; context in the Church Hence seeking direction from texting usually seizes only on a few words or a verse issue, and that " 1f it isn't in the Bible it isn't so." Some passages chosen at random is not only a dangerous way Selective reading means having our list of favorite would say, for example, that be<:ause the immaculate of making decisions; it also warps the very nature of passages and treating them as if they were the whole or conception of Mary and her ass1,mption into heaven God's word to us in scripture. scripture. cannot be proven from the Bible, they did not occur. Our hst of favorite passages might be very long: it And sometimes bibliolatry is carried to ridiculous Passages out of context might even include most of the Bible But our reading lengths· some who profess to use the Bible alone as a A second way not to read the Bible 1s related to 1s selective unles:. 1t embracei all of :.cnpture and not 1Cont,nu•-' on Pa;i• 161 Page 18 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 A void misreading the Bible 1Con1,nued from Page 11 lure is misread today. interpret everything literally. This has some appeal, for guide for faith object to the use of organs in church, A fundamentalist believes that the Bible is word for it makes everything black and white instead of an in- since the organ is not mentioned in the Bible. word true in the literal sense in which he understands finite variety of shades of gray. . But to argue that scripture alone can speak with its words. If it says that it rained for forty days and But it is an approach that is difficult to carry o~t m authority is to deny the presence of the Holy Spirit in forty nights, then it rained for forty days and forty practice, because there will inevitably be som~ thm,s the Church today and to ignore the inspiration of the nights, and anyone who had been there with a big in the Bible that virtually every fundamentahst ~di Spirit down through the centuries in the tradition and enough rain guage would have had proof of it. A funda• want to interpret in a non-literal way. And more un teachings of the Church. It ignores that the Bible came mentalist would say that there are no errors in the portantly the fundamentalist approach puts the to be written within the context of the Church and Bible, and by this mean that there are no errors in the emphasis 'on what the words of scripture mean to me recognized as inspired scripture by ~e Chur_ch. No Bible as he interprets the Bible in a literal way. when I read them in a literal way rather tha~ on the where does the Bible itself make a claun that 1t 1s the We must be careful in discussing fundamentalism: meaning that the inspired author inte~ded. their words all sufficient authority; this is a belief that people hring fundamentalism is not simply literalism in reading the to have. But it is the meaning the msp1red autJ_io~ to the Bible rather than find in it Bible, nor is all ~iteralism in reading the Bible wrong. intended that is their inspired meaning for us, and it IS After all, every Christian must stand by the literal this meaning that fundamentalism obs~ures,. however truth of some of the bedrock statements of our faith sincere and holy individual fundamentahsts might be. that we read in the Bible: that Jesus died and was • buried and rose from the dead, for example. On the 'The Bible does contain God's word other hand, all Christians interpret some other Biblical to us, but it is not a book of magic. It statements in a non-literal and non-binding manner. is a book whose meaning we unlock How many Christians take special precautions to avoid 'To argue that scripture alone can with our minds as well as our hearts. eating meat that might have been strangled or im speak with authority is to deny the properly drained of its blood (Acts 15:29)? How many presence of the Holy Spirit in the And it is a book that is given to the believe that the words of Jesus in Matthew 18:8-9 are entire Church as well as to us individu meant as literal commands for us? Fortunately, very Church today and to ignore the inspira ally.' few. tion of the Spirit down through the cen These examples show that the question is not one of turies in the tradition and teachings of literalism versus non-literalism in reading the Bible, but rather one of which statements of scripture are to the Church.' Furthermore, to say that scripture alone can speak be interpreted literally and which not. with authority implies that Christians must remain The answer lies in the sacred author's intent: we silent on issues that did not exist during the times when This is not a listing of every mistake we can make the Bible was formed and written. But our faith is a are to interpret the words of the Bible literally when that is the sense intended by the human author writing when we read the Bible: the human mind is too living faith, and the world that God loves and wishes to under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, but not other creative for any one article lo discuss all the mistakes save is the world we live in today. We need God's word wise. The imagery of poetry, for example, is usually we might make. But if we avoid these ways to not read to us spoken both through the words of scripture and not meant to be interpreted literally. Nor are the para the Bible, the grace of God should have an easier job of the ongoing teachings of the Church in order to hear bles of the Bible put forth as literal historical accounts. keeping us on the right track as we read scripture as perfc what God would say lo us. The Church is not above the The opening chapters of Genesis were not intended by God's word lo us. Nov. word of God in scripture, but is God's instrument for their authors to be a scientific account of the creation Father Paul Wharton has recently been made 36th proclaiming it as a living word today. of the world. We have to know how the authors or pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, W. Va. and and Wrong literalism Scripture intended their words to be taken in order to He uses scripture extensively In instructing converts know how to interpret them. through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The A final way not lo read the Bible is with a wrong This article reprinted with permission from 18, I kind of literalism. This is usually called fundamen Simpler approach "God's Word Today, " Box 40664, St. Petersburg, FL Ram talism, and it is the most predominant way that scrip- The fundamentalist proposes a simpler approach: 33743. all Ir clas~ lnfor Man, Refugee shelter closes 447- THE IMPORTANCE OF... NC News Service or deportation since it open tion officials. 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Bettmann, Director 938-7353 (near VIiia ltalla) _7,.4-2701 (near Denver University) The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1986 - Page 17 St. Jude's honors , for I in· members 1t in lngs Four members of the St. will Jude Catholic Community in im Lakewood received the 11th the annual St. Jude Award. me Honored were Alma Gaukel, the Jere and Pat Kennedy and ,rds Tom Malone. Jere and Pat Kennedy Alma Gaukel Tom Malone 1ors "Each of the award re ,t is cipients reflects a dis She brings Eucharist to the n1>ighbors through St .Jude's Malone, past council tinctive way of seUless giv residents and provides them Little Parish network, chan president, helped the par ,ver ish's leadership system. e. ing," Randy Arp, pastoral with hand-sewn lap robes. nel the majority of their council president, said in Gaukel also is active in fu energies toward the home Moving from the traditional presenting the awards re neral ministry. less as well as the mentally parish council to a pastoral cently. ill and handicapped through council and core council I Gaukel works with the Neighbor's needs programs such as the structure has provided for a residents of Villa Manor The Kennedys, while re Samaritan Shelter and the collaborative form of lead care facility in Lakewood. sponding to the needs of Special Olympics. ership for the parish. Statewide We're Facing a Very Real Shortage of Priests. family life Talk About and Pray for Vocations! network -1ke too tes Dances of Mexico formed ~d When It's Your Turn I Of The Our Lady of Guadalupe Mestizo Dancers will The directors of family as perform "Dances of Mexico in the Fiesta de Otono" life for the dioceses of Nov. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at Guadalupe Hall, 1209 W. Pueblo and Colorado Springs To Care ... de 36th Ave. at Kalamath. Refreshments will be served and the archdiocese of Den and door prizes awarded. Tickets are $2 for adults ver have established a state rts and $1 for chlldren and will be available at the door. wide network of support and The Mestizo dancers, 120 boys and girls aged five to cooperation. >m 18, are taught by Anita Cordova, Lupe Crepin and FL Ramon Hernandez. The classes are free and open to Named t he Colorado all interested youths in the Denver-metro area. The Coalition of Family Life classes have been ottered for 16 years. For additional Ministers, the directors will information on the performance of classes call John be assisted by interested Mancha at 377-8827 or Mary Tomaski Perry at persons in each diocese and 447-8128. by the resources of the Regis College graduate pro nber gram in family ministry. re- Possible areas of cooper were RENEW Coordinator ation are in creating a nmi- statewide marriage prep 1> to meeting aration policy, sharing of were video media and joint spon ~tion A RENEW coordinator meeting for Beyond sorship of major family life 1id. RENEW is scheduled Nov. 24 at the Catholic Pastoral conferences. was Center, 200 Josephine, at 7:30 p.m. in second floor The three directors of I ex conference rooms five and six. Members of the coor family life involved are Joe !Ople dinating team, small group chairpersons, staff _or Schmitt of Denver, John she newly formed core teams for small groups are m Zay of Colorado Springs and that vited. Please call the RENEW office at 388-4411, ext. Bill Allegri of Pueblo. eten 152, to let the RENEW staff know how many people than are coming. rould , Cuban ANRI handcarved creche sets for a family tradition mission which will last for generations. opens VATICAN CITY (NC) - You Can Turn To Us Mother Teresa of Calcutta arrived Nov. 2 in Cuba, Growing up was sometimes difficult for us, but \A.t: always where she is expected to knew our parents were there to help. • open a mission to help the dying, Vatican Radio re Growing old can be difficult too, and sometimes our parents ported. and grandparents need help to perform daily tasks that we take The 1979 Nobel Peace for granted. They'll get that help from our warm and caring Prize winner, founder of the professional staff, in a homelike atmosphere that encourages Ulrich Bernardi, Master Woodcarver Missionaries of Charity, was from Northern Italy, will be welcomed at Havana's air them to lead a full, active life. demonstrating his art. port by church leaders and a Communist Party official, Wednesday, November 19th the radio said. 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM Accompanying her were four members of her order NURSING CENTER - an Italian and three In . .., ~athiQ's 3mport (11af<2t 3701 West Radcliff " House of Music Boxes" dians - who are expected ill 31171 South Broadway 711-8038 to give aid to terminally Denver, Colorado 80236 Engl-ood, Colorado 80110 781-1740 cancer patients in Havana, (~03) 794-6484 Send for Our Free Fall Catalog the radio said. Page 18 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 OCR Happenings Christ the King dinner dance Saint Joseph Hospital. Classes meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 Jubilee p.m. Wednesdays in the hospital's board room. A new The eighth annual Christ the King dance and dinner is series starts every eight weeks. Cost is $45 per registrant Dominican Sister Mary Karew Chever will mark her scheduled for Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The $10 per person cost 25th jubilee with a reception Nov. 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and $5 per family member . For information and regis South includes cocktails, prime rib dinner catered by Kevin tration, call 837-n43. at William C. Cline Hall, 3300 S. Lincoln St., Englewood McNicholas and music by the Steve Halpin Orchestra. Sister Karew is a pastoral assistant for St. Louis' Par a.m. ~ Tickets must be purchased on or before Nov. 19. Tickets ish, Englewood and has ministered to patients at Por~r includ/ will not be sold at the door. For tickets contact the church Country store Memorial Hospital, Swedish Medical Center, local nursing benefij contad rectory at 388-1643 or Gary McKinley at 355-5885 The par St. Pius The X School's "Country Store" will feature homes and the homebound. The public is invited. ish is located at 8th Avenue and Elm Street. handcrafted items including plants and gifts from 10:30 Turkey games a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Nov. 16, Recovering alcoholics retreat Un~ in the basement of St. Pius X Church, behind the school, St r St. Patrick's Church will host a turkey games party 13680 E. 14th Place (two blocks south of East Colfax Av Franciscan Father Gavin Griffith will present a retreat for recovering alcoholics Dec. 12-14 at the Julie Penrose work~ Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Action Center Building, 3401 enue at Potomac Street). a.m. Pecos St. Prizes will include turkeys and money. In addition to the more than 30 booths, food and Center in Colorado Springs. Father Griffith is coordinator of alcohol and drug psych beverages will be sold. There is no admission to the Treatij Living with diabetes "Country Store." Proceeds will be used to redecorate the abuse programs for the Phoenix, AZ diocese, a writer and consultant on alcohol studies, and a staff member of the thew, A series of six weekly classes on contro!Hng diabetes is church basement which serves St. Pius students as a 837-731 cafeteria and social activities hall. Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ. The retreat being offered to all diabetic patients and their families at costs $65. For information call 632-2451. Nati Hearing test ~ Rose Medical Center's Department of Speech next Pathology and the Rose Women's Center will offer speech, begin S. Col language and h $5 Consider a STABLE, Guaranteed Return earing tests for children for Nov. 17 from at 9 a .m. to 6 p.m. A prior appointment is required. The 7441 four 11 from an screenings will be held in the Rose Medical Center Chapel, area. DO 4567 E. Ninth Ave. To schedule an appointment call the Rose Women's Center at 320-2864. DECLINING Ble! ARCHDIOCESAN Charismatic retreat INTEREST A Pecos/Charismatic retreat will be held at Julie Eudo~ GIFT ANNUITY Penrose Center Nov. 21-23. ,. " Embracing E ternity and Healing the Family Tree" RATES will focus on a holistic approach to personal spirituality, ::r:Eholid and the Kingdom of God now and to come. Group con avail CONCERN ferences will include teaching, dialogue and journal work, parish If you want secure, non and the weekend will conclude with the Family Tree Mass. fluctuating annual income for This pre-holiday retreat will be directed by Benedictine YOU the rest of your life, a charitable Father Michael Butler , a member of the Pecos Benedictine Gift Annuity will provide you: community since 1976. Cost for the weekend is $60 if overnight, or $50 for 1. A stable rate of return locked-in commuters (days only). For further information and reser for life. vations call 632-2451. 2. A Guaranteed Annual Income 7 for as long aa you live. Thanksgiving games Holy Rosary Men's Club will sponsor Thanksgiving ■ A portion of your gift annuity 3. games, with awards including 20 large turkeys and cash, in income ia tax free. the parish school hall Nov. 21. The $1 tickets are available UTA~ 4. An Immediate Income Tax from Men's Club members following Masses. Deduction. Advent wreaths 5. A reduction in Capital Gains Tax on most appreciated gift The Holy Rosary Ladies' Society is taking orders for property. Advent wreaths after weekend Masses through Nov. 28. Masses at Holy Rosary, 46th and Pearl, are Saturday at 6. Peace of Mind - your gift 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a .m . and 10 ·a.m . ... investment is guaranteed and is professionally managed. Your gift annuity helps - the Archdiocese of Denver fulfill its mission to the people ofGod in Northern Colorado. , I l Father John V. Andenoa Director, M•r Giviq 200 Joee~bine Street Denver, Colorado 80IOI Telephone (303) 388-4411 l4 lhor FotMr Aruur-90n: MASS AT MT. OLIVET t Yn, I am interested in additional information about the Archdioceu.n Gift Annuity. I undentand I am under no obligation. A Mass will be celebrated in the Intern I am c:onaiderin, a pwaible gift orSt .000, S5.000, $10,000, ment Chapel every First Friday of the • $25,000, _ or S m~nth at 7 P.M . for all those buried at Mt. Name _____ Olivet Cemetery By: Address ______Father Harley Schmitt pastor .,.. City __ ----~--__ State Zip Our Lady of Fatima Church Telephone Home Work.. Mt. Olivet Cemetery Date ofBirth : Month.... _ Date Year West 44th at Youngfield 424-7785 The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 - Page 19 DCR Happenings holiday gifts, doll displays and railroad exhibits. Humorist Craft sale Holiday boutique Pete Smythe will be featured at a preview Nov. 13 at 7 nark her The Holy Rosary Ladies' Society will team with the Sts. Peter and Paul's Parish Holiday Boutique is sched p.m. to 3 p.m. uled for Nov. 15 at the McMahon Center, 3900 Pierce St., The fundraiser assists the needy in clothing their chil· ewood South Platte Senior Center for a craft sale Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 S. Grant St. Handcrafted gifts will Wheat Ridge from 9 a .m. to 4 p.m. The boutique will dren. mis' Par include gift items, holiday decorations, crafts and home it Porter include embroidery, crochet and knit crafts. Proceeds will 1 nursing benefit Holy Rosary Parish. To donate crafts for the sale made soup and pies. Art show and crafts fair contact Vida Smith at 428-7323 or 896-2638. The Polish Club of Denver's art show and crafts fair is Men's retreat at monastery scheduled for Nov. 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enter Understanding depression A non-directive retreat for men will be held at the tainment will follow at 7 p.m. The Polish Club or Denver is St. Joseph's Hospital Health Reach will sponsor a Snowmass Monastery Nov. 21-23. For more information and located at 3121 W. Alameda Ave. For information call a retreat registration contact Msgr. Thomas Dentici, P .O. Box 4198, 934-3955. • Penrose workshop, "Understanding Depression," Nov. 15 from 9 a .m. to noon at the hospital, 1835 Franklin St. Psychiatrists, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, or 879-0671. psychologists and social workers from the Depression Brown bag program md drug Boulder workshop A free brown bag lunch program on dealing with riter and Treatment Center in Denver will serve as instructors for the workshop. The cost is $10. For more information call Father Thomas Woerth will present two workshops on financial and emotional stress during the holidays is sched er ol the uled for Community College of Aurora, Room 111, Nov. 19 e retreat 837-7375. the Catholic faith at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Nov. 13 and Nov. 20. Topics to be presented are " Salvation His from 12:30 p.m . to 1:30 p.m. Natural family planning tory," " Our Jewish Roots," " Our Journey From Our The program will be presented by the school instructors Roots" and " Who is Jesus?, The Man/The God." Questions in psychology and economics. The public is invited. The Engaged and married couples are invited to attend the and discussion will be a part of this series which is offered college is located in East Park Plaza, 791 Chambers Rd. Speech next series of Natural Family Planning classes, which free of charge. begin Dec. 10 at 7 p.m . at Most Precious Blood Parish, 2227 r speech, S. Colorado Blvd. To register call Carol Ann and Louis Sass College grants . 17 from at 744-2529. The Couple to Couple League offers a series of Doll tea and exhibit Red Rocks Community College has applications for red. The four monthly classes, beginning each month in the Denver The Salvation Anny's Metro Denver Women's Aux Elks Club National foundation grants for students studying r Chapel, area. vocational and technical courses in associate or certificate call the iliary will sponsor their " 13th Annual Doll Tea and Exhibit" Nov. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the degree programs. A high school diploma or GED is not Glendale Community Center, 999 S. Clermont St. required to compete for the $2,000 grants. Call 988-6160, ext Blessed Sacrament bazaar The event will include hand-dressed dolls and other 302, for further information. Blessed Sacrament Church, Montview Boulevard at at Julie Eudora Street, will hold their annual Holiday Carousel Bazaar Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Campbell Hall, Take The ly Tree" adjoining the back of the church. There will be gifts for Register for .rituality, holiday giving, bakery goods, and refreshments will be Do you want an income for the rest .- roup con available. A carnival for the children will be held in the Good News rial work, parish school gym. of your life? ree Mass. Do you want to give a gift that medictine medictine helps the Mission Church r $50 for among the poor? ind reser- WYOMING- I YES! I NEBRA5KA -- I Then our Annuity nksgiving Not+kc.n-. Art.a is for you! :I cash, in I0.'52I ----- available UTAM \Nt.de.t" SIOf>t. A.1-e.a A Gift Annuity with the Propagation of the Faith is a safe, Pe.river Plai"s guaranteed investment. 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NOV. 19th, 1989 ' THE5!;!?.n~ !~~!!?wr::1,.,~!, !,~!; !,!ITH Phone 318-4411 For Space Reservation• :,,t,il J 1-.q" ,1,1 ..i • Of'n111~r Color• dO 10108 )68 ,U\I 'Page 20 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 Letter from Monteria C The new Parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino By Linda Romey n Greetings from Monteria and the new parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino' Arter seven years of being a mission of a neighboring parish the community m which we live and revi work has become a parish We see a positive sign of growth in C for our community hav, As this letter was written - in early October - we were in the midst of beautiful , simple community cel rev; ebrations - it 1s our "Semana Intensive," our " parish mission," at the conclusion of which we will officially be Pre named a parish. v1e1 The mission began on a Sunday morning with a pro por cession through all of our barrios Bishop Dario Molina led the way as we processed - singing and praying - through con • • very muddy streets Arriving at the thatched•roof chapel ilie we celebrated a special Mass complete with Baptisms and a First Commumon. The chapel, decorated with flowers old· gathered from nearby trees and banners made by communi fun ty members, was filled to overflowing It was a good begin• goc ning to a special week. Throughout the week various community celebrations bac took place· a folklorico (a talent show or sorts), meetings tirr in homes to discuss the theme " What is a parish?" a Le1 special meal for the elderly, liturgies and paraliturgies, me confirmation, a dance, and a reconciliation service. All activities were planned by the community, some ast times with great difficulty and much frustration: the only Parishioners of San Nicolas de Tolentino Ha way to communicate any change with another planning committee member is in person, as there are no telephones meetings. Lack ot electricity or "aguaceros," heavy trop But that one night, enthusiasm was high. In spite of the fol in our barrios. Priorities of caring for sick family members ical rainstorms, keep people at home. The realities of life, darkness, some of the sectors met by candlelight with any Ke or guarding one's. h~use often comes before such planning uncomplicated as they are, are very present. But in spite of where from 20 to 40 people gathered to celebrate the wr such struggles the months of planning came to life as our Eucharist. I celebrated with people gathered out back of pa special week unfolded. the home of a 12-year-old dying of cancer. Probably 40 We met and overcame a major stumbling block in one people crowded around the altar, although in the shadows an NATURAL MARBLE night's celebrations. Home liturgies had been planned in seeing was difficult. Candles surrounded the altar. de DENVER MARBLE seven different sectors of our barrios and other priests A Colombian priest presided at the Eucharist. Although MARBLE from the diocese had been invited to celebrate with our we Coloradans here are very open to the local Church and CONTRACTORS co. community. Shortly before dark (dark comes at 6:30 p.m. culture, we cannot help but bring with us our experiences SINCE 1891 year-round) the electricity in all but two of the sectors of Colorado chur<'hes. The people of the parish of San ' TABLE TOPS, VANITY TOPS went off for the evening. People generally remain in their Nicolas therefore get a unique blend of Colorado and Col• COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL homes during these frequent evenings without electricity; MARBLE FOR ALL PURPOSES ombian Catholicism. However, last night it was pure Col a DOMESTIC It IMPORTED MARBLE It SLATE not only do thieves take advantage of the complete dark ombian - a different experience for me! gr, ness to make rounds, but also wallung on roads still muddy REPAIRING & REPOLISHING The Colombian priest who joined us represents well the 14 and full of puddles from the last aguacero becomes quite th, 3180 $. Platte River Or. treacherous without light. conservative and traditional Colombian Church. Also very Englewood, Colo. 80110 789-1856 pastoral, he knows how to speak so the uneducated poor will understand Jesus' message of peace and love that he ph proclaims. His presence, and the presence of the 40 or so pr people of the barrio made for a beautiful celebration of CE faith. The formalness of the celebrant in all his vestments la and the simpleness of the muddy yard lit only by candles ve and filled with simple people made an impression on me - n1 even though I can't quite say what that impression was. I Ve left feeling assured that Jesus, at the same time peasant P, and king, was with us. ar m Blessings to each of you! di ?' ROSE MEDICALCENfER cordially invites you to An Educational Program i for People with Denture Problems f GRIN AND WEAR IT I Roben A. Welnateln, DDS, MS, Oral Surgeon, and Herben D. Gearban, DDS, Prosthodontist, will discuss NOW ACCEPTING ADVERTISING • The shrinking jawbone-why dentures begin to shp. Map of the Archdiocese H,sto,y end Geog,aphy_ • Solutions and alternatives. Archbi.shop·s Adm1n1su111ve Staff Qff4cc1 ,n 1ke • Oral hygiene. For the 1987 OFFICIAL DIRECTORY Pastoral Center Par,sh•• m the Archdiocese. Pneats, - A question-and-answer session will follow. For the Archdiocese of Denver 8,01h•r1, Schol1st1c1, Seminarians. Monasteue1 and I Residences of Puasta and 8ro1he,s. Permanent D••· J cons. Area Coordtnato,s for S11tera, S11ter1 1n th• Wednesday, November 19 - 3:30-5:00 PM Archd1oce1-e. Campus M,n1,1ry Leg,on ot Mary Our Thi• directory I• used everyday by all of the people and Lady of fa1,m1 St V,ncent de Paul Soc,ety, Schools - Cathohc Educ1tion. Scouung - Cathohc Comminee Rose Medical Centet' Auditorium offlc•• •hown in contents •bove. Serra Club. Couple to Couple le1gue. M,scellanoous 9th Avenue and Clermont Street I If you .,.. doing busineaa with the Archdloc•M or would Services. Cl•s,,f,ed Ind•• 10 Adven11er1 Ilk• to, thi• I• an Id-I place for your .«t. Free adml111loo. Plea.. phon. u• for Please pre-register by calling 320-2934. rate card 11nd information. S~by ntE DENTAL DMSION I The Denver Catholic Register OF ntE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY ROSE MEDIC.A( CENTER PHONE 388-4411, EXT. 278 OlJtSTAND'.RDSARE SIMl'IY HIGHER. - ~!167 EAST 9TH AV{NUt DlNVtll. COI.OAAOO 80120 i f fl. The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 - Page 21 Catholic critics question moral trend in movies WASHINGTON (NC} - Two public television movie But Tony Zaza, who reviews films for the U.S Catholic reviewers said they have spotted a move toward morality Conference Department of Communication disputed the in current films which, they said, show that immoral acts thesis. have negative consequences. It " doesn't make any sense at all," Zaza said m an Several Catholic cinema experts, however, said the two interview They " can't substantiate that They're off base " reviewers are overly optimistic in seeing a new trend Zaza said that most or the films cited by the PBS Michael Medved and Jeffrey Lyons, co-hosts, of ''Sneak critics portray ·•women helplessly victimized by society or Previews," a Publir Broadcasting Service weekly film re women striking back." The films still show an acceptance view. cited the change m films in a recent look at film's or promiscuity, he said. only now they also show "'how the portrayal of infldelit}' '80s woman deals with it." Many of the new movies "emphasize the devastating For example, he said, in "Heartburn," when the hus consequences of cheating a11d show how it can destroy fam band is unfaithful, the wife " takes the baby and leaves and ilies and rum lives,·· Medved said becomes a single parent.·· The reviewers contrasted the new trend with that of Capuchin Father Anthony Scannell, president of Fran· older rilms which, they said, treated inhdelity as something ciscan Communications, Los Angeles, said there might be a funny and harmless and sometimes even as something moral trend emerging m films, but any moral message is good. still gomg to be "overpowered by all other films •· Among the films Medved and Lyons said taught that In most films he said, "sex 1s being portrayed as a bad actions have bad consequences were "Twice in a Life normal part of any relationship, even between acquaint· time, ' Shoot the Moon," ''Just Between Friends," " Love ances.·· Letter::;, Hannah and Her Sister:.," " Terms of Endear Father Scannell. who 1s also president of Unda-lnter ment," and the recently released " Heartburn." national, a church media organizallon, added that " it will . 1,U~DA fl_\ p\ON and VER ''Twice in a Lifetime," Medved said, showed the dev take a Jong time for a trend like this to be significant " StarY'"~oRLD CHA~\,'iMP~E~~LlSl' astating results on a family when a husband IGt!ne Franciscan Father Roy Gasnick also disagreed, saying Hackman) abandons his wife of 30 years ( Ellen Burstyn) current films, especially those directed at teen-agers, "Shoot the Moon," in which a husband and father of stress irresponsibility Father Gasnick, vice president for Tue. DEC. 2 thru Sun. DEC. 7 e of the four (Albert Finney) 1s unfaithful to his wife (Diane resource and development at Franciscan Communications McNichols Sports Arena th any Keaton), showed that •'when he fools around it not only in Los Angeles, noted for example that a major box office 1'11!ney ol Acljacenl "-'un& A.a._ •te the wrecks his marriage, it also " leaves him a ruined and hit, " Ferris Bueller 's Day Off," although not about infideli pathetic man," Medved said ty, stresses the irresponsibility which characterizes • PERFORMANCES• WAYSTOGET >ack of .,_ DIC.2 U~M 3 YOUR TICKETS AU T!Ql[TS 12.50 OFf1 ibly 40 Lyons cited " Hannah and Her Sisters" as another ex adultery IN PERSON: MC'ilCHOI.S SP0111S All£"• 1adows ample of the trend. He said that in that film " adultery is " Ferris Bueller is tremendously manipulative," and ®llmLIXBJf!'!•=: .,_c,:ra "'--•~o,..,,,,•-.o,,..,. depicted as simply a pointless self-indulgence " the film " glorifies him," said Father Gasnick. -c....,.....•111n1s....,... -~~::'r=lial - DlC l 7.lOPM 1hw OtC 4 10 )()it.MT 1 l()PMt BY PHONE: (303) 988-6712 _ , !though fto DlC~ 1 .JOPMt ft 9 30 AM 10 f., PM, SM 10 AM 10 !, PMI !o.a DlC6 11"°°"1 J JON 7.lOPM _-.-, ~ 10 !> PM • UM' VISA cw MASTCA ch and s.,, 0(. 1 I .)()PM < JON CAROUIA>~•~,_.llfton,Or°"'1 IIY MAil: s.no __...... , - riences t SIM:11.00()nl(Jd:<; ~ 12' 'Peter Pan' staged in Arvada • • • • • • • 't'OfJR BEST • • • • • • • flfM!IOpl ....,,rn mec:k«mone.,.0r~ ~ of San ENTERrAINMENTW.WEI to OISNCY!. MAGIC KlhGOOM ON IC£ PO " Peter Pan," the story of .\LL SEATS RESERVED lluo 16821 - 00 80216 i:ad Col choreography by Sandi with evening performances . , !O.s.,w,.- C,lw.. ,.,.,.,o..r , re Cot- a boy who never wanted to for two adults and two chil S7.oo . sa..oo - S9.SO Holder and musical direc at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at dren is available for $35. 19't FACIUTY 1"X /Jt,'CLUDED G,oup RatH (303) 425-9322 grow up, opens Friday, Nov tion by Rick Seeber. 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for 14 at the Arvada Center for For more information or to . ' . rell the The musical will run oo adults and $8 for children order tickets call 422-8050. o very the Arts and Humanities. weekends through Dec 20, under age 12. A family pack d poor The musical, based on the .hat he play by James Barrie, was I or so presented by the Arvada tion of Center Theatre Company lments last year . Foy In ·andles venterprises, a professional me flying company from Las was. I Vegas, will again help Peter easant Pan, thP maid Liza, Wendy and the boys " fly" to a magical kingdom "Peter Pan" will be directed by Jay Levitt, with r;;;.;;;1 J Qiar~s ! ' ol lllt _, "'911•1 qu,lily l I L.. 1'ST YEAR'S ' ICHAEL MA P SURPLUS f THE POOR A ' Muncltedt of eaquttJI• [ dNlgnt by Ame,1ea·, v f BE r ANNUAL i ATHOLIC HALF-PRICE f PRAC:TICES f "AM I THE CHU • f NAME !~~!oFREE f p 1 0o•os Mon,mum Order f _. FA. JOHN BERT i - ' - "STANDIN rd~eu01flf. p'U,U f 777-4055 I 2110S Pl,lltR;,e,Dr f 5 Doon Soul!I ol Enns (::::a~::::~:c:~ £ f Saturdays ·1,1 Noon J ,.Q,j!a.~~'Ma,~~~ Page 22 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 Santa's training Radio, to raise funds TV Log Radio for child care Just Think Catholic Religious News, KHOW, Den ver, 630, 5 a.m., KNAB, Burlington, 1140, 9 a.m. Santa Claus wasn't born with a nose like a cherry and Council of Churches News, 7:05 a.m., KOA 850. Rest a belly that shakes when he laughs like a bowl lull of jelJy. Sacred Heart Program, KTMG, Deer Trail, 1370, vast According to Rand T. Thomas, president of the Mile High 6:45 to 7 a.m. ALSO "Country Road" with Father Joe back Child Care Association, Santa Claus must be trained. ... Greckner, a Paulist Communications production, 7:05 The fourth annual Santa Claus Training School is to 7:30 a.m. "Pathways," produced by Sacred He~rt whic preparing more than 50 prospective Santas to represent Program, airs throughout the w~k as well as Paull~! brin, Rent-A-Santa, a fund raising program for the Mile High public service announcements Western Thoughts advi Child Care Association, a United Way Agency. and "Second Thoughts." the Specific lessons on how to conceal added padding to rounded by child re,. Nho wish to verify its authenticity, and La Hora Guadalupana, with Father Thomas BluE make your belly shake like jelly, how to develop that how to organize Christmas carol singing. Fraile, KBNA (1220 knx); Saturday, 7 a .m., Sunday, dinn classic twinkle in the eye, how to Ho, Ho, Ho and how to 7·30 a.m. by a drink milk and eat cookies through a fake beard will be Santa can be rented by the hour, day or week, and a Marian Hour Radio Rosary Log; KNAB, Burl offered by Veteran Santa and Santa Trainer Russ McQuaid. one hour rate is $45. All Jong term assignments are based ington, 1140, 9: 30 a.m.; KWYD-FM, Colorado Springs, dari Santa will be taught how to deal with frightened chil on an initial contract fee plus a small hourly fee. To Rent 9 30 a.m.; KQXI, Denver, 1550 a.m., 4 p.m. Satur sucl dren. over-anxious parents and well-meaning grandparents. A-Santa for your office party, private reception, business or days; KDGO, Durango, 1240, 7:30 p.m.; KLOV, Love rest Other lessons include memorizing the names of Santa's charitable event call 295-2013, or stop by Rent-A-Santa's land, 1570 a.m., KLOV-FM Loveland, 102.3, 7 a.m.; unic reindeer, how to keep a fake wig and beard on while sur- downtown office at 535 16th Street, Suite 630. KSTC, Sterling, 1230. 12:30 p.m.; KAYR, Pueblo, 1480, 8:30 a.m. Ap1 Television dun ''House of the Lord," KMGH-TV Channel 7, 6:30 om1 Auditions held for variety show a .m . " Mass for Shutins," KWGN, Channel 2, Father shri John O'Connell, celebrant, now at 7 a.m. tasl Auditions for " Magic Moments IV," an annual or wishing to help with business or with back-stage Sacred Heart Program, 5:45 a.m., KBTV Channel veg musical variety show, will be held in the lower level work may sign up on audition dates or call. Past 9. of St. Mary's Church, 6843 South Prince Street, Lit cast members need not audition but should call. " Insight," KWGN-TV Channel 2. Check local list whi tleton, on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 22, ing for time. sau 9:30 a .m. to 11 a.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 23, from Show dates will be Friday, March 6 and Satur Channel 57, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Father sau 1:30 to 4 p.m. day, March 7 at Loretto Heights Theater, 3001 South John Bertolucci, 8:30 a.m. mu Needed are performers of all ages - singers, Federal Boulevard. The show benefits the religious Channel 47 (UHF, not cable), Mondays at 9 p.m. shr dancers and small group acts. A pianist will be and pastoral care of developmentally disabled per and Saturdays at 10 a.m., with Father John Bertoluc na, - ---'!-:'-'- Those wishing to sing with a large group sons. Call Jean Todd, 794-3976 for information. ci. Catholic programming every day of the week from 6 to 10 p.m. on Channel 47 cable station on Mile Hi Cable of Denver. 'West Side Charlie Osborn, Channel 57, 7:30 p.m. I Father Michael Manning with Channel 57, 8 p.m. Story' opens (Also Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.) ce " West Side Story," the "The Catholic Hour" Sundays 4--5 p.m.• KBDI-TV, modern saga of Romeo and Channel 12. Also airs Thursday, 4--5 p.m. This week, Juliet set in the slum Nov. 16 and 20, will feature a video tour of the new streets of New York City Samaritan Shelter, Father Michael Manning on the and highlighted by Leonard poor and oppressed, Father Ken Roberts on " Am I Bernstein's music, has open the Church?", Father John Bertolucci on "Standing ed at Boulder's Dinner Firm" and Pope John Paul Il's weekly audience from Theatre. the Vatican. The show will run through Feb. 8. Non-smokers' nights will be Nov. 28 and Jan. 14. Showtimes are Tuesday through Sunday evenings and a Sunday matinee. 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(comer Leetadale & Ondcla) Loveland W , and Grand Junction. - ************... ******************************* The Oi!11ver Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1988 - Page 23 Pleasureful Oriental dining at Ming Garden Restautant Den By Marianne Comfort Chinese dining is a special pleasure at Ming Garden iO. Restaurant, 909 S. Oneida St. (Leetsdale at Oneida) with a 1370, vast selection or Oriental dishes to choose from, soothing Eating Out . Joe b.lckground music and comfortable surroundings . 7·05 Friendly waitresses greet diners at Ming Garden, leart which opened two-and-a-half months ago, and immediately ulist bring a pot or hot tea to the table. They also offer helpful hts" advice on some of the restaurant's specialties, starting with chicken (boneless chicken pieces sauteed with a lemon the selecUon of exotic drinks ranging from the Scorpion to sauce) for $6.50, and sesame beef (sauteed beef with a 1mas Blue Hawaii and the flaming Volcano for two. At a recent special sesame oil served with broccoli) for $7 25 day, dinne~ a friend and I enJoyed f_ruity Mai Tais ($3.25) topped by a tmy paper parasol and Oriental fan for decoration. We sampled four dishes, each equally delicious served over white rice we helped ourselves to from the Oriental 3url The many-paged menu listed house specialities. Man ngs, darin, Hunan and Szechuan dishes and favorite standbys designed serving bowl The twice-cooked pork Szechuan style ($5.95) was warned as a hot and spicy item but the atur such as sweet and sour, chop suey and lo mem entrees. The Chinese chili sauce was not overpowering, just flavorful Great American OR Great Mr. Steak ove restaurant's special dishes were described in detail with a Samp/er t~ho"'r 1 Sampler Plate . m.: unique touch - color photos to entice the timid diner. with the thinly sliced tenderloin pork, mushrooms and green onion. The sweet and sour chicken ($5.95) was at its In 1//-. Im, -nc<.11, /1 s ti/ITJIii< i/ , .. ht, 'iirlo n 1480, Appetizers tangy best and the crispy duck ($6.75) was lightly breaded nimbmutr,m t,·nd, r. 'itcuk />r ** WEEKEND GETAWAY $19.95 I Night Friday, Saturday & Sunday "Ad•-lle_,,•tfon. lllequ""" We Offer You ..:l.. Complimentary Continental K. Discount Coupons for Breakfast and Snacks Restaurants, Attractl.:>ns ..:l.. Indoor Swimming Pool and Health Feclllty ..:l.. Color TV - In-Room Movies K. Covered Parking '77 (Subject to cancellation without notice.) 1180 South Colorado Blvd O.nwr. Colorado 80222 (3031 891-2 223 Page 24 - The Den"er Catholic Register, Wed., November 12, 1986 .. Vatican urges training in mass media for seminarians City s, St~ VATICAN CITY (NC) - " Guide to the Training of practical 'hands-on' ex ·ball te Student priests need mass ercises, possible with the Future Priests Concerning champ: media training for using and the Instruments of Social help of experts from dealing with modern com Communication," says local outside, in the proper use of team, home t munications in their future Church authorities should communications eq uip ministries, the Vatican told determine how to in ment,'' the document said. the world's bishops. corporate the instruction This should include Future priests must be into seminary courses. "speaking to microphone, trained in how to judge The document was dated movie camera, or tele media messages and in how March 19 and announced by camera, with special atten Single to tram others in under the congregation Nov. 5 tion to performance in standing and using contem after being distribut~d to liturgical ceremonie~ inter Di porary communications, the world's bishops. viewing and beini? inter #1717, said a document issued by Congr egation officials viewed, writing nE>ws and must b the Vatican Congregation said technical problems in feature articles and scripts inform for Catholic Education getting the document trans for radio and television, and Or The congregation is re lated into several languages composing advertising Immac sponsible for setting sem caused the delay in an copy," it added. by bru inary guidelines. nouncing it. in fro1 The document, titled "Students should be given 457-828 Michael O'Mear•IDCR Photo Sll Commissioning service 20 at 1 James Mauck, right, executive director Dennis Neal, director of resource develop Betty of Catholic Community Services, anoints ment for Catholic Community Services. "It Mon Susan Wilson, left, president of the Cath is a chance to ask ourselves what our role olic Community Services board during a and our call to service is." The 20 Catholic uled commissioning service Mass at the Cath Community Services board members also Cent olic Pastoral Center Nov. 8. Twenty Cath participated in a two-day retreat at the and olic Community Services' board members Catholic Pastoral Center that concluded begil Collection Sunday: and more than 20 Catholic Community with the commissioning Mass. Maureen soci, Services' commissioners participated In Connors, a Virginia-based management $8. r November 23, 1986 the commissioning service and the Mass. and organization consultant addressed at 4~ " The anointing represented our new com communication and goal setting for 1987 mission of Christian service to the com during the retreat. Father Patrick Sullivan, S 0 1. munity since the Catholic Community Ser pastor of St. Anthony of Padua's Parish, vices reorganization last spring," said celebrated the Mass. and If you want peace, Arc'. Researcher protests Contra aid Ge work for jus'Q~.!:. PITTSBURGH (NC) - A signed because "I took ob director of the institute. spo priest at Duquesne Univer jection to this man who 1s In his speech Duemling SpE sity has left the school over s ponsoring murder in said that Sandinista leaders That's what the Metropolitan Organization the visit or a Reagan admin Nicaragua being invited to a betrayed their own promises Cn for People did in Colorado. Aided by the istration official in charge Christian institution. I see of democracy, human rights 803 of U.S. humanitarian aid to no difference between invit and an open and free society Campaign for Human Development, this rebel s fighting the ing a person like him and made when they overthrew at coalition of neighborhood groups, parishes, Nicaraguan government. inviting the chief of the Ku the previous government. and congregations went to work for fair util Father Michael Drohan, Klux Klan to expose his They have become increas ity prices. Their organization and support research director for the views on white supremacy." ingly Marxist-Leninist, he university's Institute for Duemling's talk Oct. 28 to said. pushed through state legislation that helps World Concerns, resigned about 250 people sparked " By inviting assistance assure input from the public when utility rates are set. when Robert Duemling, di some booing but he was al from the Cubans, the Sov rector of the State Depart lowed to speak. iets and other Eastern C HD is sponsored by the American ment's Nicaraguan Human itarian Assistance office, He bad been invited by European nations, they be Catholic bishops. CHO helps poor the Institute for World Con come a threat to our na spoke at the Catholic school tional security," Duemling Americans help themselves through in Pittsburgh cerns. Passionist Father A spokesman for Du Cassian Yuhaus is executive said. quesne said Nov. 4 that Father Drohan's resignation had been received and that J the university considered Rely on Meyer Care the issue closed. Father Drohan said he re- for home health care. SLATTERY ., & COMPANY- t i • Mechanical Contractors • PLUMBING People who--- care, wh,; en you need it most. Cl HEATING You can rely on Meyer Care tor Home Health services. Enjoy the comlort and Independence of remaining in your AIR CONDITIONING own home during an Illness or your senior years. Our kind, • • 4 dependable employees are qualllled. bonded, Insured and Drain and Sewer they stand ready to help you, day or night, as long as you projects that work. America needs workers for justice. Cleaning need them. Your donations are the tools that can transform lives. • R-011te,ed nu,se1 • Ord•rl••• • Comp1n1on1 24-HOUR SERVICE • L~ p,ae nuts•• • Home he11th a•d•• • Uv•1n pef'IOf'I,,.. 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Columbus Sts Peter and P aul School's junior varsity girls soft• The referral service is free and parents can make their ball team recently defeated St Mary's to become city own arrangements with the tutors to aid students who are Denver Council 539 champions in the Junior Parochial League AA Division. The having difficulty in school. All Knights are invited to attend a mens directed team, coached by Debbie and Sharon Griffith, brought For information and referrals call 989-6684. retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Sedalia. For home two trophies information or transportation contact Jim Holzman at 458-7559. Council 539 will hold a memorial service for deceased Singles Events 'Christmas in Painting' members at 8 p.m. Mass will be celebrated, followed by refreshments programs are available Mary and Dack Reinert's family has been named fam Singles Starting Over Together A program of slides and commentary on " The Spirit m ily or the month for October, and Lee Vidaur was selected Dinner-dance on Saturday, Nov, 15 at the Elks Club Christmas m Painting" prepared by Joanne Kyhl a mu knight of the month. 61717, 2475 W 26th Ave at 8:30 pm Dinner reservations sician and art historian, is available for parish programs Council 539 will host a Thanksgiving dinner for active must be made before Nov. 11. Call Jan at 427-1281 for more from Nov. 30 to Dec. 21. single members information. Kyhl will show the impact of biblical accounLc; of Southwest Denver council 4844 On Nov. 16, there wall be Sunday Mass at 9·45 a.m . at Christ's birth on painting with the work or representative The council will have a fund raising party Nov 22, 7 : 30 Immaculate Heart or Mary Church in Northglenn, followed artists including Peter Paul Rubens and Heironymous by brunch al the Golden Egg, across from the church. Meet p.m. to 12 at the K of C Hall tance papal visit e Sov asle rn prepared ~y be ur na emling WASHINGTO:-. (NC ) - c\ logot} pe featuring the for love. theme of " Unity m the work for remembrance. of service" and decorated with a profile of Pope John HOLIDAY Paul II has been designed to DECORATIONS mark the Pope's ~ptember ~yChoose 1987 v1 al to the Umted States. The logo wa produced by GRAVE BLANKETS the US Catholic Con • WREATHS ference's omce or PublLh mg and Promotion Services MT. OLIVET • CROSSES for the National ConferenC'e • SPRAYS of Catholic Bishop • ad hoc CEMETERY • VASE Committee for the Papal V1s1t DECORATIONS Ille logo hows Pope John papal Paul holding the "The Denver Catholic Archdiocesan Cemetery" t. call C'ros1er or staff topped with 422-3425 • Perpetual Care for the protection VISIT OUR - ces or etop by a crucifix &n th his llke • A distinctive Catholic burial facility rovr the nd that Inspires dovolion nd prayer In of your loved ones Ind, ne I le " Unity • The Peace or Mind that comes ALL NEW tn the work of erv1ce," the 811 who VISlt, end Norman's • AbOve ground burial, protected from h vlng made provisions today MAUSOLEUMS you theme for the papal v1s1t, tor th tull1llment ol a deeply per and "Second Pastoral v, 11 from the element Memorials • Vear round vls1tat1on in dignified onal obligation I hat wlll have to to the United State , Sep· be met someday Inc. tember 1987.'' surroundmgs :e The logo will be u ed first THFIEE LOCATIONI with catechellcal materials prepared 1n conJunction For FREE information phone 424-7715 or write 7105 W. 44th Ave, Wheal Ridge, Colo. walh the papal v1111t DIRECTOR OF MEMORIAL COUNSELING 10I I , Man BrightOI\_, Colo Th copyrighted Brt work Mt. Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum 1703 Cedar AYO. Is •vs1lablt1 through the 12101 Wfft 44th Avenue • Wheat Ridg. e, Colorado 10033 Ofeeley, Co4o P pal Visit Office. 1312 Open t:00-5:00 Mas schusett Ave NW, 7 day• a week Wa hlngton. DC 20005. Page 26 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., Nove1nber .1.2. 1988 A Photo of the Week Sundays s Gospel L 33rd Sunday 30 of the Church Year Luke 21: 5-19 By Father John Krenzke Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple to the FOR, surprise of His audience. Jesus does not attempt to reform ROOFI temple worship and the priesthood. Jewish expectatio~s. of the "final times" were that the temple would be purified and then flourish once again. Dl Jesus leaves no illusion about a reformed temple and 1 priesthood. It will all go under. Pharisees and Sadduccees R0 and Zealots had little in common but they all believed in • H~ the religious institutions of their day. Jesus had no faith in cc them at all. When the Samaritan woman in John's gospel (chap. 4) 42 attempts to argue with Jesus about whether proper worship FREE is to be offered to God in Jerusalem or there on Mt. Gerizim, Jesus quickly ends the controversy by getting to the heart of the matter by saying, " Believe Me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father ... the true worshipper will worship in spirit and in truth for such the Father seeks to worship Him." When the disciples ask when this will happen, Jesus refuses to give a time. He uses the language of contem porary Jewish apocalyptic. What does this style say? The final crisis of history is not to be confused with the historic crisis which Jesus said would happen within a generation. Jesus says anyone who declares the end to be immi nent is a fraud. The wars, earthquakes, famines, pestilence, terrors and other portents are regular features of Jewish Slinking away after defeat Michael O'Meara/OCR Photo apocalyptic writing. These four unidentified University of Nebraska supporters were spotted hiding their shame in Boulder Oct. These writings looked forward to a great deli"'.e:an~e 25 after their football team went down in defeat to the University of Colorado. which they believed had been foreshadowed and typ1f1ed m the deliverance of Israel from bondage of Egypt. This deliv TH erance, they thought, would be heralded by Messianic ~oes similar to the plagues that preceded the Exodus. The time of the upheaval will be the occasion for the faithful (V.13) HI to give witness. What does a witness say? Christ promises SACRED that He will give a gift of wisdom (V.14 and 15 ) m speak Business Digest ing before the adversaries of the kingdom. s lS The time of upheaval will be especially distressful be Springwood, a new, 126- offer a lifestyle designed to residents have a large and Center, according to How cause one cannot rely on one's family and friends for sup apartment retirement com cater to the needs of active, For varied daily " menu" of rec ard Burton, district director port. Furthermore some of these will even want to put one munity being built a block older adults. An experi Prayer reational, educational and of the retirement division of to death. Hatred (V.17) will be clearly for one's faith in west of Ward and Ralston enced, full-time social direc social activities from which Roads in Arvada, plans to Hillhaven Corporation, de Christ. tor and the staff will assure to choose. Special emphasis veloper of Castle Gardens. will be given to staging The promise of gaining eternal lire comes through en events that encourage and Castle Gardens Living durance - another girt of Christ to His faithful. There is no other way - one must rely on the Lord Jesus to the very help promote the building of Center opened recently at Mus new friendships. 11475 Pearl St. In his new end and not trust oneself or one's ability to persevere. Among the scheduled position, Pletcher is respon classes are low-impact aero sible for overall manage ProYI ment and operation of the Enkrt.l bics, gentle stretching, and Wed low-intensity toning ex facility. Preaching line Schei ercises all done to partici •• Holle pants' music. The Preaching Line, run by the Dominicans or Denver, can be Fash reached by caII ing 458-1999 A/J As Springwood is located The readings for the week of Nov. 16 are· &,nds next to a park and a Sunday, Nov. 16: Mal 3:19-20. Ps 98, 2 Thes 3:7-12, Lk 21·5-19, network of hikmg paths, a Monday Nov 17, Rv 1:1-4,2:1-5, Ps I, Lk 18.$-43: Tut>sday, Nov Walking Club is planned. 18, Rv 3: Hl,14-22, Ps 15, Lk 19. 1-10; Wednesday, Nov 19 Rv Warm-up, stretching. and 4· 1-11, Ps 150, Lk 19.11-28; Thursday, Nov. 20: Rv 5:1-10, Ps 149, cool-down exercises will add Lk 19 41-44: Friday. Nov 21 !Presentation or Mary): Rv 10 8•11, to the program's health ben Ps tl9, Lk 19 45-48, Saturday, Nov 22 Rv 11 4-12, Ps t«, l.k efits. 20 27-40. Pilgrim Statues ..C The schedule for lhe Ptlgrlm Virgin Statues, spon!IOred by the Fe Ambassadors of Mary, for the week or Nov. 15 is as follows: HOLY ROSARY. Denver: Darla Reddirk 2.'i50 W 55th Ave., A Denv<'r, MT. CAR!'t1El,, Denvt'r: Grace Hardesty, 6195 W 47th Place, Wheat Ridge; ST. LOUIS, Loulsville: Joe Barela, 9429 New Bradley Bernero ton St , Westmmsler; ASSUMPTION, Welby: Louise Gonzales, Apt 9K, 475 E . Rus!!el Blvd., Thornton: ST. THOMAS MORE'S, John T Skjilet, First Jn. En1lewood: Greg Rodrieuez, 1261 w. 9th Ave., Denver; NOTRE Col terstate Bank of Arvada DAME, Denver: Barbara Cam, 3151 W. Louisiana Ave , Denver, President, has named Brad ST MICHAEL'S, Aurora : Mark Bleu, 2462 S Ea11te Way, Aurora ley A. Bernero to Loan De For more informallon call Ul-0036 partment Vice President A 1980 University of Northern Colorado graduate, Bernero The Rocky Mountain N•w• went to a local super will be responsible for com We're Facing a Very Real market recently to film • 30-aecond televlalon com Robert J. Pletcher mercial, consumer. con ... mercial to promote th• value of coupons In the news Shortage of Priests. struction and real estate paper. Pictured, from left, are J im Withers of Colle and loans. Bernero was for Talk About and McVoy Advertlafng; Karen Pearson, apok.. peraon and Robert J . 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