Embrace Charity and Christian Unity I Pope Benedict XVI Opens the Year of Faith in the Vatican with a Dual Message for Catholics by Ian Dunn

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No 5489 YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLICwww.sconews.co.uk NEWSPAPER SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH Friday October 19 2012 | £1 Embrace charity and Christian unity I Pope Benedict XVI opens the Year of Faith in the Vatican with a dual message for Catholics By Ian Dunn

POPE Benedict XVI has begun the Year of Faith by calling on the rich to embrace charity and all Christians to ‘journey towards unity.’ The Holy Father officially opened the Year of Faith with a huge open-air Mass at the Vatican last Thursday, when he told Catholics to regard the next 12 months as a pilgrimage through the secular ‘desert’ of the modern world. Faith call Since then, he has continued to call on Catholics to live all aspects of their Faith including rejecting materialism and moving towards Christian unity. Last Sunday, the Pope said that wealth and riches were meaningless without Christ’s love. “God can win the heart of a person who has many goods,” the Holy Father said during his mid- day Angelus from his window overlooking a sunny St Peter’s Square filled with a crowd of thousands, packed with Church leaders and pilgrims who have been in Rome since last week’s start of the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelisation. The Pope also noted Christ’s warning: ‘It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.’ This statement shocked Christ’s disciples, the Pope noted, reminding the assembly in St Peter’s Square of Christ’s follow-up: ‘This is impossible for men but not for God; everything is possible with God.’ The Church is ‘filled with examples of rich people who have used their assets in an evangelical way and reached holiness,’ the Holy Father added but warned ‘the rich should not neglect their salvation as if they were convicted, nor should they jettison wealth nor condemn it as insidious and hostile to life, but they must learn how to use Pope Benedict XVI greets the Faithful as he arrives to a luminous expression, as is the Catechism of the apostolic eagerness to announce Him to the world. celebrate a Mass in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The wealth and obtain the life.’ Mass marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Catholic Church, published 20 years ago,” he said. Jesus is the centre of the Christian Faith.” Second Vatican Council and also opened the Year of Faith The Pope said the Year of Faith should also be However, he advised the Faithful not to think of Christian unity regarded as a celebration of the Church’s history the Year of Faith as the celebration of an anniver- Then on Monday, the Pope said at a lunch with over the last 50 years, from the Second Vatican sary but rather as a living, breathing call to Faith. Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople and Year of Faith Council onwards. “If today the Church proposes a new Year of Archbishop Rowan Williams from the Anglican This message of spreading the Word of God “The Year of Faith which we launch today is Faith and a New Evangelisation, it is not to honour Communion that the importance of moving chimed with his call at the opening of the Year of linked harmoniously with the Church’s whole path an anniversary, but because there is more need of towards Christian unity was undiminished. Faith in St Peter’s Square last Thursday. over the last 50 years: from the council, through it, even more than there was 50 years ago!” he “We are on the journey towards unity and we are The Holy Father said that those present, and the Magisterium of the Servant of God, Pope Paul said. “And the reply to be given to this need is the progressing in our hearts; the Lord will help us to Catholics across the world, should approach the VI, who proclaimed a Year of Faith in 1967, up to one desired by the Popes, by the Council Fathers progress externally too,” the Pope said. “This joy, I Year of Faith in the same way that ancient pilgrims the Great Jubilee of the year 2000, with which and contained in its documents. Living faith opens believe, also gives us strength in the mandate to undertook holy journeys. Blessed John Paul II re-proposed to all humanity the heart to the grace of God which frees us from evangelise. We pray to the Lord to enlighten us, to “This is how we can picture the Year of Faith: a Jesus Christ as the one Saviour, yesterday, today pessimism. Today, more than ever, evangelising inflame our hearts that they might see, to illuminate pilgrimage in the deserts of today’s world, taking and forever,” he said. “Between these two Popes, means witnessing to the new life, transformed by our minds. And we pray that, at dinner, at Eucharis- with us only what is necessary: neither staff, nor bag, Paul VI and John Paul II, there was a deep and pro- God, and thus showing the path.” tic communion, we may truly be opened and see nor bread, nor money, but the Gospel and the Faith found convergence, precisely upon Christ as the Him, and thus inflame our world with His light.” of the Church, of which the council documents are centre of the cosmos and of history, and upon the I [email protected]

GORDON WILSON, KEVIN McKENNA former SNP leader, asks whether or attacks the party not we contribute over marriage enough to maintain legislation our churches

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Concert in tribute to the work of Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti

By Martin Dunlop “It was an overwhelming success in the end,” (Above left) Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti enjoys Elgar’s music—Newman’s original text has Mr Callaghan said. “The feedback has been out- the performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius at ‘almost been eclipsed,’ which is something the Glasgow University’s Bute Hall. (Above) Archbishop THE director of the Archdiocese of Glasgow standingly positive. It was a massive undertaking Emeritus Conti with special guest, composer James AGAP team is trying to change in its community Arts Project (AGAP) has spoken of the ‘over- for a project such as ours and with the resources MacMillan and Colette Ruddy, who was the soloist for theatre production. whelming success’ of last Saturday evening’s we have.” the second half of the performance “All of the arts are dependent on one another,” performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Performed by more than 280 musicians, includ- PICS: MARK CAMPBELL he said. “We aim to read Newman’s entire text The performance at Glasgow University’s Bute ing the Bearsden Choir, the University of Glasgow with a chorus. It will have the experience of being Hall marked the beginning of AGAP’s Arts in the Chapel, Choir and Choral Society, the Choir of the at a play but it is a dramatised reading.” Autumn project as well as providing the opportu- Academy of Sacred Music and the Scottish Sinfonia “It was very important for AGAP to be able to nity to pay tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Mario Orchestra, Mr Callaghan paid tribute to all those that express its thanks to Archbishop Conti,” Mr I The reading of Newman’s text will begin at Conti of Glasgow, who was a driving force behind had helped make the performance such a success. Callaghan said. “Judging by his expression, I think St Thomas Church, Riddrie, next Wednesday AGAP’s success during his ten years as Arch- “It was a huge testimony to how much good will he was overwhelmed by the performance too.” evening at 7.30pm. For other venue times and bishop of Glasgow. exists,” he said. Following the resounding success of last Satur- dates check the AGAP website at: The production of The Dream of Gerontius is In addition to raising money for SCIAF andAid for day’s production, Mr Callaghan and the AGAP http://www.agap.org.uk/events. Further information based on Blessed John Henry Newman’s original the Children of El Salvador, Mr Callaghan was also team are preparing to perform a dramatised read- can be found by contacting AGAP by telephone text and AGAP relied on the help of a number of delighted that the production gave AGAP the oppor- ing of Newman’s original The Dream of Gerontius at: 0141 554 1333 or by email at: [email protected] musicians, for which Stephen Callaghan, AGAP tunity to thank Archbishop Conti, who last month in Glasgow parishes. director, was most grateful. retired from his role as Archbishop of Glasgow. Mr Callaghan noted that—with the success of I [email protected]

PIC: PAUL McSHERRY PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN Big name celebrates with Little Sisters Argyll and the Isles mark Year of Faith opening THE Glasgow community of Throughout the year, the Lit- Mother Agnes with Professor Tom conate, was instituted in the tle Sisters of the Poor have been Devine after his talk as part of the BISHOP Joseph Toal was Thursday evening. the Little Sisters of the Poor was order’s anniversary celebrations joined by diocesan clergy Faithful from across the dio- Ministry of Reader. delighted to welcome Catholic marking the 150th anniversary from Argyll and the Isles as cese and further afield ensured Mr Wynne, who was joined by historian Professor Tom of their arrival in Glasgow. they marked the opening of St Columba’s was packed for his wife, Sheena (above), is the Devine to St Joseph’s, Robroys- On this topic, Professor Devine Following the talk, Professor the Year of Faith with the cel- the special occasion, at which nephew of Mgr Thomas Wynne ton, lastTuesday,where he gave gave a very insightful talk on Glas- Devine welcomed questions ebration of Mass at Oban’s St Thomas Wynne, who is study- (above right), parish priest at St a talk as part of the order’s gow in 1862, when the first sisters from a very intrigued and appre- Columba’s Cathedral last ing for the permanent dia- Margaret’s Church, Roybridge. anniversary celebrations. from the order arrived in the city. ciative audience.

LET THE SCO KNOW WHAT YOUR DIOCESE, DEANERY, ORDER, SCHOOL OR PARISH IS DOING TO SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE YEAR OF FAITH. E-MAIL [email protected], CALL 0141 221 4956 OR WRITE TO SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER 19 WATERLOO STREET GLASGOW, G2 6BT. Friday October 19 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NEWS 3 Former SNP leader rails against party over marriage Gordon Wilson disrupts conference and accuses the Scottish Government of ‘state fascism’ in its bid to legalise same-sex ‘marriage’ By Ian Dunn it has no right’and when the state moves into leg- islating on same-sex ‘marriage’ it becomes ‘a THE former leader of the SNP disrupted the step towards fascism.’ party’s conference this week by accusingAlex Salmond’s government of ‘state fascism’ in Support its urge to legalise same-sex ‘marriage.’ His views may be backed by many in the Gordon Wilson (right), who led the party from Catholic Church, which has led oppostion to 1979 to 1990, was set to accuse SNP ministers same-sex ‘marriage’ in Scotland. of ‘intolerance’ for pushing ahead with the Cardinal Keith O’Brien said earlier this year change in the face of a public consultation that that the Church would do all in its power to resist indicated overwhelming opposition to the redef- any change to marriage. inition of marriage on Thursday, after the SCO “Marriage is under threat and politicians need went to press. to know the Catholic Church will bear any bur- He will also warn those Nationalist MSPs who den and meet any cost in its defence,” he said. intend backing the move when it comes before “The Church’s teaching on marriage is unequiv- the Scottish Parliament that voters will get their ocal, it is, uniquely, the union of a man and a revenge by ousting them at the next election. woman and it is wrong that governments, politicians or parliaments should seek to alter or Intervention destroy that reality.” Mr Wilson is to make his intervention at a con- However, Catholic Scottish Labour MSP, ference fringe meeting on Thursday, organised Michael McMahon said he did not believe Mr by Scotland For Marriage, an umbrella group Wilson’s comments were helpful. that opposes same-sex ‘marriage.’ “While there are legitimate concerns which Nicola Sturgeon announced in July that the need to be expressed over the threat to religious Scottish Government is to press ahead with the freedoms and real worries over the way in which change despite 64 per cent of respondents to a the Scottish Government has manipulated the public consultation opposing it. responses to its consultation, the manner of Gor- The Deputy First Minister promised ‘impor- don Wilson’s contribution to this debate has been tant protections’ so clergymen would not be far from helpful,” he said. “His near hysterical ref- forced to conduct ceremonies against their will erence to fascism from those putting forward but Mr Wilson will call the consultation process same-sex ‘marriage’ proposals does nothing to a ‘fraud.’ make proponents of the new law take his concerns “What is the point of canvassing the views of seriously. We need calm and sensible communi- the electorate and then cynically discarding “Be warned, those MSPs of all parties on a If they ignore public opinion, a P45 may await. cation of the opposition case but this type of inter- them?” he is to say. “If you think we are sliding narrow majority who exercise their ‘free’ vote Do not scorn the electorate.” vention will drown those reasonable voices out.” down a road to state fascism and intolerance, you for same-sex ‘marriage.’ They may find that a Mr Wilson said last weekend that political cor- may not be far wrong. free vote has as much validity as a ‘free’ lunch. rectness was now occupying a position ‘to which I [email protected]

Pro-life campaigners take their message to Edinburgh Thomas Marin James Scott Independent Funeral Directors PRO-LIFE campaigners are counselling, the women will of life, that will be taking place abortion as a solution for Funeral Directors to publicise alternatives to also be promoting the helpline at Edinburgh International Con- women with no consideration “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director abortion in Edinburgh this service Abortion Recovery ference Centre at the same of the resulting impact it can family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of Care and Helpline (ARCH) time. The conference will bring have, it is difficult to speak giving undivided attention, weekend at the same time and personal service 24 as a massive abortionist based in Scotland. The Silent together pro-abortion lobbyists about regretting that choice 24 hour care and a level of service conference is taking place No More campaign has seen from all over the world. because your voice is drowned hours a day... make it second to none. The only independent, in the city. street gatherings such as these In contrast, the street cam- out by those who think any affordable.” family-owned business in the area. Women who regret their take place in cities across the paign also highlights the dam- opposition is an attack on Thomas Marin 1926 Let our family look after your family abortions are taking to the UK in a bid to reach out to age abortion can cause women’s rights,” she said. “It Three generations later, his words are just streets of Edinburgh on Satur- those wounded by abortion and emotionally and physically, is this frustration that has led us as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, day in a bid to be ‘Silent No tell them help is available. giving women in pain a plat- post-abortive women to the Edinburgh EH15 2DA 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or Tel: 0131 669 6333 More’ about the suffering it has Their campaign will be in form to share how choosing campaign, it is the only chance Edinburgh EH1 1SX 0131 556 6874 (24 hrs) caused them. marked contrast to the Interna- abortion has ruined their lives. we get to say this choice does or 0131 669 1285 (24hrs) 7 Bridge Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AA Proclaiming ‘Women tional Federation of Profes- Margaret Cuthill of Glasgow, not help women, it may stop a Tel: 0131 665 6925 Deserve Better Than Abortion’ sional Abortion and a post-abortion counsellor who pregnancy but the resulting to passers by and telling their Contraception Associates (FIA- co-ordinates the campaign, said problems are far worse and last experience of abortion pain and PAC) Conference entitled it is vital work. forever. Women deserve better the healing they found from Unwanted Pregnancy—A fact “In a society that pushes than abortion.” www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk Glasgow Archdiocese defends wind turbine installation decision MancuniaMancunia GLASGOW Archdiocese has defended its decision to place a wind turbine at the back of St Peter’s Cemetery in Shet- LOURDESLOURDES tleston after several hundred people signed a petition com- ONEONE DDAYAAYY PPILGRIMAGEILGRIMAGE plaining about it. FEASTFEAST ofof tthehe IMMACULATEIMMACULATE CONCEPTIONCONCEPTION The turbine was erected earlier this year, and one couple, 8th8th DecDec - FFromrom MManchesteranchester - ££285285 John and Margaret Lawson, has 66thth - 99thth DDecemberecember ££369369 laid opposition to the development, as they believe it is too FFromrom LLiverpooliverpool vviaC ia CCarcassonnearcassonne close to their son, Kevin’s grave. 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A petition they set up has attracted the sup- bine was helping secure the operation will be ring-fenced and “All necessary permissions HOLYHOLY LANDLAND 7 NNightsights - DDepartingeparting 3300 SSeptembereptember andand 2288 OctoberOctober port of more than 700 people. future of the cemetery (above). used to maintain and upgrade St were sought and obtained and A spokesman for the archdio- “The turbine was chosen Peter’s Cemetery well into the many visitors to the cemetery ROMEROME cese said the family had been because of its silent operation and future to the benefit of all visitors.” have commented that the instal- FromFrom MManchesteranchester 3-73-7 FFebruaryebruary & 222-272-27 AprilApril contacted and he ‘hoped they placed at the rear of the car park to The spokesman went on to lation was a good idea for pre- would understand the reasons minimise distraction,” he said. say many visitors to the ceme- serving and upgrading the 01610161 790790 68386838 [email protected]@mancunia.com for installation’ but that the tur- “The revenues raised through its tery thought it was a good idea. cemetery in the future,” he said. wwwwww.mancunia.comww.mancunia.com 4 LOCAL NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 19 2012

Putting art and soul into raising money for charity Annual fundraiser organised by Artists for Mary’s Meals, includes an artisans’ fair, a fine art exhibition and a trio of concerts By Bill Heaney day from where it moved on to become a fine art public and exhibitors and the school holidays (Above left) Margaret Houston, Linda Collison, Netta Ewing and Liz Mackinlay supervising stalls at the exhibition at the St Enoch Centre in central Glas- have helped to boost visitors to our artisans’ fair artisans’ fair. (Above) Visitors to the artisans’ fair ARTISTS for Mary’s Meals, whose head- gow, which will take place from October 22-28. at Pollok House,” Dumbreck-based Netta Ewing, pictured in front of Elle Cunningham’s embroidery stall quarters are at Film City in Govan, Glas- Then on Wednesday, October 31, three con- co-ordinator for Artists for Mary’s Meals, said. gow, are having their annual fund-raising certs have been arranged in House for an Art- “Our musical friends have rallied round gener- Festival of the Arts for the Scottish charity. lover at Bellahouston Park. The Morgan Lee Duo ously as usual, and many are also performing in with Sheila Hall will be taking part in concert our concerts. We have soloists, duettists, quartets a terrific cause. Fundraisers number one at 11am; there will be a virtuosi and one septet. “So far, we have built two feeding shelters in It kicked off with an artisan’s fair, which was recital at 2pm, and the Lydia de Rosa Singers “Our musicians create a beautiful gentle ambi- Malawi providing food to nearly 1000 children. officially opened by the Rev Laurence Whitley, will perform in the evening at 7pm. ence within the exhibitions which our supporters We hope to build our third with the proceeds of minister of Glasgow Cathedral in High Street, a always love, as they move around the exhibits our 2012 events.” long-standing patron of Artists for Mary’s Meals. Response and stalls, and the music definitely increases The fair was based at Pollok House until Sun- “We have had an excellent response from the the donations to Mary’s Meals, which is such I Entry to the Fine Art Exhibition is free

Home, where she delighted in England and Wales, as well as singing voice and an outgoing guage and meet local people, well as supporting the increas- OBITUARY guiding and nurturing her letting the Holy Father know disposition, in 1953 Pat making strong friendships all ing number of charities that young charges. the strength of feeling for the answered an advert, placed by over the world. In Singapore, contacted her over the years. A supporter of some 26 chari- pastoral guidance of a cardinal the Glasgow Amateur Circle: she joined the Catholic She could never resist trying to ties over the years, two con- in the country. “Young ladies wanted, to Women’s League, where her help any ‘poor wee pets’ in stants in her life were her Faith To her delight, Thomas Win- appear in amateur films.” A organisational skills and natural need and was incapable of and Scotland. When Cardinal ning was appointed; a special founder member was Bill, her friendliness were recognised passing a beggar in the street Gordon Gray died, the first package tour was organised for future husband. and she soon became president. without giving something. ‘Cardinal for Scotland’ in mod- his inauguration and she quickly Facing some parental disap- A valedictory article in The She was interested in, and ern times, she was dismayed to booked herself on that. In news- proval, they ‘eloped’ to Malta, Catholic Soldier, mentions, curious, about everything and learn there was to be no replace- paper reports, Glasgow travel where Bill, an Army dental ‘…an enthusiastic president… everyone. She took up Ikebana ment, as there would have been agents faced, ‘an unprecedented officer in his ‘day-job,’ had her success owed everything to —Japanese flower-arranging— in England and Wales. demand for flights to Rome,’ been posted, and where he con- her flair for being utterly practi- and Chinese cookery, became PAT COCKBURN-DIED 2012 At the suggestion of Rennie and ‘…one travel agent in Dum- verted to Catholicism. They cal and determined…it was typ- an antique dealer, learnt uphol- McOwan, she wrote to the barton had something like 50 were married in a private ical that… her last, and to her, stery, and took up French les- PATRICIA (Pat) Cockburn, SCO, hoping fellow Scots enquiries on the morning the chapel at the home of a kind most important goodbye, was at sons in retirement. who has died aged 90, was a wanted one as strongly as she announcement was made.’ Most friend, and knew few of the The Little Sisters of the Poor. Her sweet nature and helpful devout Catholic with an did. Encouraged by the paper’s tour operators were running out guests, yet a long and happy They know her well there.’ attitude meant even in her last abiding sense of justice, and committed support, and the of space, others were, marriage ensued from that dif- She suffered her fair share of days, if it sounded as though a staunch supporter of the response, her campaign grew. ‘…amazed at the interest this ficult start. health trials; a mini-stroke in someone was having problems, Scottish National Party, who After checking with the general event has generated.’ When their first child Singapore, and twice her collar- her little voice would be heard: lived a long and fulfilling secretariat of bishops that there Scotland’s Catholics obvi- appeared, bravely determined bone was broken, once, being “What can I do, how can I help?” life and survived to a happy would be no objection, and ously felt a sense of ownership to do the right thing, she was knocked down when aged 12, She believed with a passion and old age. with the practical support of of ‘their’ cardinal. adamant the family would not and once after a fall in the mid- that everyone should play their The youngest of her family her husband, Bill, she devised a The package included a be estranged from their grand- dle of the night in hospital, at part in striving for justice and of five, she was born in Airdrie petition, and sent two forms photo to be taken with the children, so returned to the UK, the age of 87. peace in the world and that, to a family of modest means. and a reply envelope to 150 newly elevated cardinal, but all to a possible hostile reception, Rheumatic fever as a child with determination, change Her father left to find work in parishes, spread throughout the were told just to shake his hand bringing her daughter, thus led to a weakened heart, result- would be effected. Detroit when she was four, but eight dioceses of Scotland. and smile, there would be no opening the door to a success- ing in vascular dementia in She leaves behind her cher- her mother felt the children The reaction was tremen- time to get into conversation, ful reconciliation. later years, and a heart-valve ished husband and three would have a better education dously positive, with well over there were a lot of people to Wherever Bill was posted, replacement; What life threw at beloved daughters, Mary-Ann, in Scotland and remained here a thousand signatures, some meet. Pat, though, would not be she entered enthusiastically her, though, she bore with calm Barbara and Frances, dear sis- with them. Frequently, no parishes photocopying the form cheated—come the moment, into the life of the Church and acceptance and good humour. ter-in-law, Margaret, nephews, money came in the post, mean- up to six times. She was she mentioned the petition; he local community. In Ardersier, She and Bill retired to nieces, cousins-in-law and the ing they often went hungry. buoyed up by the fact that the knew her name and confided: Inverness-shire, with the only Methven, where she carried on whole host of friends she made She qualified as a nurse and Pope had honoured Scotland as “I hope you’re not disap- Catholic church some distance her carefully researched cam- everywhere she went, and also soon afterwards recognised the a separate nation, by kissing the pointed?” away, she offered a room in the paigning, writing letters to edi- her proudest achievement, hav- symptoms of meningitis in her tarmac on his visit in 1982 and “Oh, no!” she responded, house for Mass to be cele- tors, leaders and representatives ing played her part in perhaps nephew and, with her quick been so overwhelmed by his “I’m delighted!” and, both brated, complete with Stations of political parties, and even persuading the Vatican to thinking, saved his life. She welcome from Scots Catholics. smiling happily, the camera of the Cross. the President of the US, on appoint, and automatically re- worked at Stobhill Hospital and She was keen that Scotland clicked. When abroad, she always behalf of the causes and issues appoint, a cardinal for Scotland. then Carmunnock Children’s should be treated equally to Blessed with a beautiful made an effort to learn the lan- that were important to her, as MARY-ANN COCKBURN

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Pioneers rally round for night of celebration in Coatbridge

BISHOP Emeritus John Mone alongside Canon Mone of Paisley led the Pio- Humphrey O’Mahony, Corpus neer Association at its annual Christi, Calderbank, and Fr Jim rally at St Patrick’s Church, Thomson, St Joseph’s, Stepps. Coatbridge, last Friday. At Friday’s rally, a trio of In addition to the celebration Pioneers were recognised for of Mass, members and guests their many years of member- enjoyed a dinner and an address ship of the association. Church statue attacked once again from Catholic historian Profes- Patricia Connolly received sor Tom Devine (below), who the silver pin for 25 years, spoke on the subject, Catholics Hugh Doherty received the Priest expresses disgust after icon of St Bernadette at St Conval’s in Pollok is vandalised in Scotland, an end to disadvan- gold pin for 50 years, while tage? 1950 to the present day. Bill Heaney celebrated 60 years By Martin Dunlop Although the disgusting attack saw the statue statue of St Bernadette, which has been of St Bernadette at St Conval’s in Pollok Fr Eamonn Sweeney, St as a Pioneer and was presented based at St Conval’s for three years after a Patrick’s parish priest, cele- with a certificate (above). smashed to pieces (above left), it has now been PICS: BILL CARLTON A GLASGOW parish priest has parishioner brought it back from Lourdes, restored to its former glory and takes pride of brated the Mass with Bishop expressed his disgust after vandals tar- had been ‘painstakingly pieced back place in the church grounds once more geted a sacred statue of St Bernadette together by one of the parishioners follow- at his church for the second time in as ing the first attack.’ many months. Despite the statue seemingly being the youth disappears, so too do the head- The second attack at St Conval’s Church beyond repair after the most recent attack, lights, suggesting the attacker may have in Pollok took place in the early hours of the same parishioner set to work and—fol- been driven to St Conval’s in a deliberate Monday September 24, leaving the statue lowing some intense restoration—has move to attack the statue. of St Bernadette, which had been beheaded managed to fully repair and strengthen the Fr McGinley questioned the motive by vandals during an attack in July, almost statue once again, so that it can take pride behind such an attack. completely destroyed. of place in the St Conval’s grotto. “In the grand scheme of things, it is not as serious as some of the problems facing peo- Shock and upset Attack ple being flooded out of their houses or such- Fr William McGinley, parish priest at St A youngster, thought to be in his mid- like but I don’t understand how people can Conval’s, explained that both he and the teens, was caught on camera at around do this, and what they get out of it,” he said. parishioners of the Pollok church have 12.30am on Monday September 24 run- “The statue was weakened after the last been left shocked and upset by the most ning into the grounds of St Conval’s and time she was attacked but, after being stuck recent attack. aiming a fly kick at the statue of St back together, the cracks had been painted “I am disgusted and cannot understand Bernadette. over and she looked as good as new.” moronic behaviour like this,” Fr McGinley According to reports, the images show Strathclyde Police has said that ‘inquiries said. “This is the second time in two what appear to be a car’s headlights pulling are continuing’ into the case. 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Celebrating Mass of Thanksgiving for newly named primary school

BISHOP Joseph Devine of learning experiences that Motherwell last month cele- took place over the past four brated a Mass of Thanksgiv- decades in Alexandra Primary,” ing for the renaming of the she said. “This is now the next former Alexandra Primary chapter in our journey of Faith School in Airdrie to All and learning. I have no doubt Saints Primary School. that our school will continue to Creating a stir for charity at St Martha’s Earlier this year, All Saints be a place of love, laughter relocated to a new shared cam- and learning.” Primary school pupils take part in World Porridge Day to raise awareness of child hunger pus with Rochsolloch Primary The original All Saints Pri- School, with an official open- mary School in Coatdyke By Martin Dunlop something nutritious to eat each day. St Martha’s pupils with school catering staff. ing ceremony with North closed its doors in 1972. This Mary McKee, depute headteacher at St World Porridge Day was used by the pupils to Lanarkshire Council taking resulted in pupils and staff show solidarity with hungry children YOUNGSTERS from St Martha’s Martha’s, explained that the school’s place in June. being decanted to Alexandra Primary School in Glasgow were pupils had the opportunity to sample some Last month’s Mass provided Primary School all those years among many pupils across the coun- porridge last Wednesday lunchtime. show of solidarity for children for whom the chance for Bishop Devine to ago. Even then, the school try who last week took part in an “Our dining hall colleagues from Cor- it is the only meal of the day—and they dedicate the new school, as he community remained part of international event to raise awareness dia, who provide our nutritional meals are the lucky ones,” she said. “I think it is celebrated Mass alongside Fr the Holy Trinity All Saints of hungry children around the world. everyday, were asked by our pupil coun- a really vital message that something Daniel Rooney, parish priest at parish as well as St Margaret’s World Porridge Day, which was marked cil to provide small portions of porridge which is a simple breakfast over here can St Margaret’s Church, Airdrie, parish, which continues to be last Wednesday, gives children the oppor- for our pupils,” she said. “Our school has mean the difference between getting an Fr Colin Hughes, parish priest the case today, and is reflected tunity to enjoy a traditional Scottish meal supported Mary’s Meals for a number of education and not getting one for a child at Holy Trinity All Saints in the new school badge. while, at the same time, raising awareness years and as part of this project we will be in Malawi.” Church, Coatdyke, and pupils Whilst consultation took place of the work of Mary’s Meals charity. making a donation to further support Now in its fourth year, World Porridge (above). with key stakeholders in the them.” Day began when the Golden Spurtle Michelle McMullen, All renaming of the school, the pupil Porridge plan World Porridge Making Championships, Saints headteacher, expressed council and their classmates The idea behind the porridge project is to Gesture of solidarity held annually in the Scottish Highland vil- her gratitude to all who worked decided to name their own class give young people an insight into the lives of The great effort of pupils and staff at St lage of Carrbridge, teamed up with Mary’s tirelessly to ensure a smooth bases after Scottish saints. 549,000 school children in Malawi, who Martha’s was one of many World Porridge Meals to create the international day. transition from the old school Ms McMullen added that the receive a mug of maize-based likuni phala Day events being held across the country, Now held on October 10 every year, building to the new shared school community is ‘now set- from Mary’s Meals. This daily meal is a news that delighted Abeer Macintyre, celebrations take place across the world to campus. tled into school life in their powerful incentive for the Malawian young- Mary’s Meals head of supporter care. mark the occasion. “During the time of transi- new, state of the art premises,’ sters to attend school, and, for many of them, “World Porridge Day gives people a tion from the old to the new, we and is continuing to ‘enjoy the it is the only assurance that they will get chance to eat porridge on that day as a I [email protected] have certainly not forgotten or excellent accommodation and overlooked the wealth of rich facilities.’ St Vincent’s Primary pupils give a warm welcome to Visit Scotland chief executive

PIC TOM EADIE STAFF and pupils of St Vin- to find out about Mr Roug- Greenhills—who were also keen delight at a ‘superb’ presentation cent’s Primary School in East head’s work at Visit Scotland to hear about Visit Scotland, and, by the St Vincent’s pupils, Kilbride were delighted to and were very interested to in particular, the importance of words of praise that pleased the recently welcome the chief learn more about the success of film tourism to the country. school’s headteacher, Eileen executive of Visit Scotland to the Disney Pixar film Brave, It was not just Mr Roughead, Tompkins. their school for a very memo- and how the animated film, set however, imparting knowledge “This was a very memorable rable Scottish assembly. in the Scottish Highlands, pro- of Scotland to those gathered at assembly and it was a pleasure Malcolm Roughead OBE moted the image of the nation the assembly, as St Vincent’s to welcome Mr Roughead to St was invited to speak to pupils throughout the world. primary five pupils from Vincent’s, and we were very at the assembly (left), which St Vincent’s pupils were teacher Louise Parker’s class happy that we could share his coincided with St Vincent’s pleased to welcome their friends entertained all the guests with a presentation with our neigh- financial education week. from two local primary Scottish display of their own. bouring schools,” Mrs The youngsters were intrigued schools—Crosshouse and Mr Roughead spoke of his Tompkins said.

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FoundationsFoundation TRCP Registered. Registered Charity No. SC042545 45 Hill St, GlasgowGlasgoasgow G3 6RJ Tel:Tel: 0141 332 31900 Email: [email protected]@staloysius.orgg Courses in 2013 Kinnoull Centre for Spirituality Mon 22nd – Fri 26th April Home of the Redemptorists in Scotland Reflecting on the Gospel of Luke (Year C) Fr. Ciaran O’Callaghan CSsR This short course offers a brief introduction to the Gospel of Luke, paying particular attention to the images used in the Gospel along with an overview of its major theological themes. Come and reflect in a quiet place on this year’s gospel with a wonderful guide.

Thur 6th – Wed 12th June Celtic Spirituality & Pilgrimage to Iona Dr. John J. Ó Ríordáin, CSSR This programme addresses the language, lore, social structure and religion of the Celts. Besides wide-ranging historical sources, Ó Ríordáin ex- Celebrating the Year of Faith and Beyond pounds on a wealthof lived experience in the ‘Celtic Fringe’, notably, Scotland withits many Passing on Faith – School Retreats & Teacher Development Islands and his native Ireland where he absorbed The Redemptorists and contacts within the Teaching world, offer a the atmosphere of a Celtic Culture. Weekend of input, bothSpiritual and Professional, for all Parishand

This course includes an informative and School Leaders, Teachers, and all involved in the passing on of Faith. memorable prilgrimage to the Celtic Holy Isle of This Weekend of professional development is open to all teachers in Iona. This takes place over the weekend. Visiting Catholic Schools. Some speakers are confirmed, others to be the re-constructed Abbey, and visiting some announced. ancient sites, celebrating Eucharist in this Sacred Place. “Witnesses to Faith – Sun 24th – Fri 28th June Jesus in the Gospels Teachers in Catholic Schools.” Fr. Denis McBride CSsR Kinnoull, Friday Evening – Sunday Lunch 17th – 19th May 2013 Who teaches us about Jesus? We look at the people the Gospels put before us as teachers of Jesus. We reflect on discipleship, the different stories of Guest Presenter: Mr. Michael McGrath call and attraction, and how all this is tested when hardship comes in the time of passion. What can – Head of the SCES we learn from all this as a way of being church today? Supported by the Scottish Catholic Education Service

This week is being led by a well known biblical We especially invite Secondary Schools and Teachers to make use of our scholar, an author of several spiritual books, and a wonderful Retreat and reflection space during the coming year. very interesting and entertaining speaker, making the Word relevant to today’s listener. The Tablet We are already welcoming St. Paul’s School, Dundee, St. Ambrose sent its assistant director to one of Fr. Denis’ talks, School, Coatbridge, St Aloysius College, Glasgow, St. Columba’s in his review he writes ” Denis McBride is a School, Greenock, and many more. There are a few weeks left to fill on superb raconteur and thought provoking scripture scholar; he breaks open the Gospel in fresh and our calendar of events that may be given over to school activities and startling ways. His lectures and writings are retreats this year. designed to appeal to the heart as much as the We are also happy to host Teacher CPD events. Feel free to contact us. head”.

Sun14th – Fri 19th July (As of going to press, these weeks in 2013 are still free: The Healing Power of Forgiveness 11 – 15 Feb, 18 – 22 Feb, 15 -20 April, 2 – 6 Sept, (The process and stages of forgiving) 9 – 13 Sept. Other times can be negotiated. Fr Jim McManus C.Ss.R. Decide soon.) The healing power of forgiving is being re-discovered today. Forgiveness is the heart of the Gospel of Christ. But it is also a human skill that Redemptorist Centre for Spirituality we can begin to acquire. In fact, of all the human skills needed for peaceful living in community or Telephone: 01738 624 075 society, the skill of forgiving is the most important. During this Fr Jim McManus, co-author with Dr. Email: [email protected] Stephanie Thornton of the best selling Finding For- giveness will explore the stages and process of www.kinnoullmonastery.co.uk forgiving. 8 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 19 2012

US cardinal calls on voters to make voices heard over assisted suicide

CARDINAL Seán O’Malley The cardinal said opponents of Boston Archdiocese has of the proposal fear that it is called on local voters to ‘harmful in itself’ and could oppose a ballot measure lead to ‘unintended tragic out- legalising physician-assisted comes.’ suicide, warning against Ethicists, he noted, are con- claims that there is no dan- cerned that assisted suicide ger of a ‘slippery slope.’ devalues human life and those On US election day, Tuesday who work to prevent suicide November 6, the second ques- fear that legally allowing sui- tion on the cards of Massachu- cide for one group could setts’ voters will ask the increase suicide rates among question of legalising assisted the rest of the population. suicide. “How can a state effectively Cardinal O’Malley has called both try to minimise suicide in on voters to ‘stop this bad idea some situations and promote it and bad law from going into as a legal alternative in other effect.’ situations?” he asked. “Please join me to stop The cardinal added that doc- assisted suicide by voting ‘No tors and nurses are concerned on Question 2’ on election that the legalisation of assisted day,” he said. suicide could lead to poorer Acceptance of Massachu- care for those near the end of setts’ Question 2 would allow life and also warned that physicians to prescribe lethal assisted suicide could become a doses of drugs to allow their new form of elder abuse and terminally ill patients to com- could result in fewer benefits or mit suicide. It requires a 15- protections for the disabled. He day waiting period before the also highlighted that the pro- suicide drug can be dispensed. posed legislation does not pro- Christians’ rights cannot be ignored Under the proposal, death cer- tect the terminally ill from tificates would not present pressure to commit suicide assisted suicide as a patient’s from indifferent family mem- Prime Minister warned that his government must heed the views of Christian voters cause of death, but rather list bers of those who stand to By Dominic Lynch Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy their terminal illness. inherit property. of all three main parties had declined—a Prime Minister Nick Clegg have been warned grand total of less than half a million not to ignore the rights of Christians THE Prime Minister has been warned members in 2012, compared to close on Belfast bishop’s dismay over opening that the UK Government can ill-afford 1.4 million in 1991. to ignore the rights of Christians. “Perhaps politicians of all parties should the Christian vote could become a decid- of Ireland’s first private abortion clinic In an open letter to Downing Street, reflect on these depressing figures when ing factor in the next election. Peter Kerridge, the head of Premier Chris- they consider their positions on the rights “Christians will not leave their faith at A BELFAST bishop has who find themselves facing an tian Radio, reminded David Cameron that of Christians in the UK,” Mr Kerridge home when they cast their votes at the bal- expressed his dismay ahead unwanted pregnancy, but we Christians who regularly attend church said. “Some 3.8 million Christians attend lot box,” he said. of the opening of Ireland’s should support them to explore now outnumber the combined member- church on a regular basis—that is nearly first private abortion clinic. avenues which provide care ship of the three main political parties by ten times the number of card carrying Political scrutiny As the SCO went to press, the while respecting the life of their nearly ten to one. party members. Yet we have recently wit- The UK Government and its policies have clinic—run by Marie Stopes child in the womb,” Bishop Tre- nessed the farcical situation in Strasbourg come under close scrutiny from Christians International—was scheduled to anor said. Views where a British government, which claims in recent months, with particular focus on open in Belfast yesterday. “We should enable them to “Politicians would do well to heed the to support religious freedom, finds itself the plans to redefine marriage to include Speaking ahead of the open- respond to such situations in a views of Christians who are, quite clearly, defending UK court decisions preventing same-sex couples. ing, Bishop Noel Treanor of life-affirming and positive way. more faithful to their beliefs than the Christians from wearing crosses.” During the recent Conservative Party Down and Connor said that it “It is with great concern and dwindling numbers of party members,” Conference in Birmingham, high-profile ‘further undermines the sanctity dismay that I, like many fellow Mr Kerridge said in his letter. Christian conscience Catholic, and former Tory MP, Ann Wid- and dignity of human life in our citizens who value and seek to Referring to the ‘embarrassingly low’ Mr Kerridge also claimed that there were decombe, joined other notable Christian society where the most vulnera- protect human life, received news attendance rates at all three party confer- indications that the right to a Christian representatives in backing Lord Carey of ble and defenseless human of the decision to open a Marie ences, Mr Kerridge claimed that the conscience will be continually tested in Clifton’s call for Mr Cameron to have ‘the beings are already under threat.’ Stopes Clinic in Belfast where ‘deserted conference halls’ seemed to be the future. Commenting on his letter to the courage to back down’and abandon moves Facility representatives have medical abortion will be offered.” an accurate reflection of how membership Prime Minister, Mr Kerridge claimed that to legalise same-sex ‘marriage’ by 2015. said it will not be performing The clinic will offer abortions surgical abortions, and will per- under Northern Ireland’s current form abortions only up to the legal restrictions as the Abortion ninth week of pregnancy. Act 1967 does not extend to lisation in the Year of Faith.’ 2013— the start of the fiscal versial homily by Bishop “As a Christian community Northern Ireland. NEWS IN BRIEF year—and will fully respect the Michele Russo—an Italian citi- and as citizens, not only must we Abortion is currently illegal in ITALIAN CHURCH TO LOSE ITS (European) Community law,” zen and bishop of Chad’s oil-rich show compassion for women the Republic of Ireland. PRIESTS AND LAY FAITHFUL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Mr Monti’s government said in southern region of Doba—had RECEIVE MISSIONARY MANDATE THE Church in Italy is to lose a statement. been mistranslated from French MORE than 700 priests, nuns, its historic property tax exemp- by a local radio station. lay people, educators and Cate- tion following an EU ruling, it GOVERNMENT IN CHAD OPEN TO “Mgr Russo’s homily was Cardinal Seán Brady’s succesor chists received a solemn ‘mis- has been reported. TALKS ABOUT EXPULSION ORDER broadcast by a local radio sionary mandate’ by the The Catholic Church in Italy THE Vatican news agency Fides which provided a translation to be named before Christmas? Maronite Patriarch of Antioch currently pays tax on several has reported that the govern- from French into Ngambay that and all the East for the Year of properties it owns that are comment of Chad is willing to dis- was not perfectly in line with IT HAS been reported that coadjutor before taking over as Faith in Lebanon. mercial enterprises but it is cuss an expulsion order for a the bishop’s thinking and used Cardinal Seán Brady’s suc- Primate of All Ireland. It will be the job of these ‘spe- exempt if at least some of the bishop who apparently criticised words that he did not use,” the cessor as Primate of All Ire- Cardinal Brady has received cial envoys in the Year of Faith’ activities on the property are the management of oil revenues. sources said. land will be named before criticism over his handling of to ‘radiate the missionary spirit ‘non-commercial,’ a chapel in a “The government is open to Last Friday, the government Christmas. allegations of sexual abuse and zeal of universal solidarity.’ hotel, for example. dialogue to resolve the situation said it was giving Bishop The Vatican and the Papal within the Church in Ireland, The Apostolic nuncio in Italian Prime Minister Mario in a positive way,” the report Russo a week starting from nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop with particular criticism com- Lebanon, Archbishop Caccia, Monti confirmed last week, quoted local Church sources as Sunday to quit the country for Charles Brown, are working ing for his handling of abuse stressed that the Church in however, that the Church will saying, adding that the hope ‘activities incompatible with towards selecting a replace- allegations against Fr Brendan Lebanon ‘aims to motivate its lose its exemption from the was for ‘good relations his status’ after a sermon he ment, and senior Vatican Smyth in the 1970s. animators, catechists, religious beginning of next year. between Church and state.’ gave on September 30 was sources have said that Cardinal Leading contenders to and missionaries, so that they “The regulatory framework The report also quoted its broadcast by a private radio Brady’s successor—most likely replace Cardinal Brady include may renew the zeal of evange- will be definite by January 1, sources as saying that the contro- station. to be an Irish bishop from Fr Aidan McGrath from Ban- abroad—will be named prior to bridge, Co Down, who works at Christmas. the head office of the Francis- It is expected that the Vatican can order in Rome. Also in line will move to appoint a coadju- are Rome-based Dominican Fr tor bishop—a bishop with the Paul Murray, who is from right of succession—to take Belfast; the president of over from Cardinal Brady. Maynooth, Mgr Hugh Con- Whoever is selected as Car- nolly, who is from Dromore, dinal Brady’s successor would and Derry’s diocesan adminis- be likely to spend 18 months as trator Mgr Eamonn Martin. REFRESH YOUR FAITH BETWEEN MASSES Friday October 19 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH VATICAN NEWS 9 There is still a hunger for the Faith Archbishop Philip Tartaglia speaks of the New Evangelisation at the Synod of Bishops By Stephen Reilly

SCOTLAND’S representative at the Synod of Bishops has said people here are ‘still hungry’ for ‘religious and moral truth expounded clearly and simply and openly.’ Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow (right) was speaking at the synod last Fri- Pope sends delegation to Syria to day, which has heard from bishops and Church leaders from all over the world in express solidarity with its people the past two weeks. He told the assembled audience the Scottish Church was con- A boy sits at his parents’ house POPE Benedict XVI is to damaged by shelling by forces loyal vinced ‘the New Evangelisation is set to be send a delegation to Damas- to Syria's President Bashar al- the decisive pastoral challenge and oppor- cus to express his solidarity Assad. Pope Benedict XVI has tunity in Scotland for the next generation.’ with the Syrian people, the announced his intention to send a Vatican announced on Tues- delegation to the war-torn country Speak up for Faith day, as violence escalated in The archbishop’s contribution also focused the Middle Eastern country. in Syria and offer ‘encourage- on the need for Catholics to speak clearly “We cannot be mere specta- ment to all who are engaged in about their Faith even in a secular environ- tors to the tragedy taking place the search for an agreement ment. in Syria,” Cardinal Tarcisio that respects the rights and “From recent experience of defending PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Bertone, the Vatican’s Secre- responsibilities of all, with par- and promoting marriage as uniquely the tary of State, told the Synod of ticular attention to humanitar- union of a man and a woman, the Scottish comes the call for a New Evangelisation. Sacrament of Penance,’ establishing a new Bishops. ian rights,’ the cardinal said. bishops can tell you that the vast majority Indeed, the New Evangelisation is already Commission for the family and ‘in our on- The cardinal said that the “Convinced that the solution of the Catholic people, many other Chris- operating as a general impulse towards the going ecumenical engagement with other delegation would likely travel to the crisis can only be politi- tians, and indeed people of other faiths renewal of the living of the Faith and the Christians in Scotland.’ to Damascus next week and cal, and thinking of the respond positively and rejoice to hear reli- transmission of the Faith in Scotland.’ Archbishop Tartaglia has also been will include Cardinal Timothy immense suffering of the popu- gious and moral truth expounded clearly appointed one of the moderators of the Dolan of New York and some lation, the fate of refugees and and simply and openly,” he said. “Even in Greater engagement synod. One controversial moment occurred of the Vatican’s top officials for the future of the nation, some these highly secularised times, the thirst The archbishop also urged the Church to when the participating bishops were shown foreign affairs and inter-reli- of us have suggested that our for authentic religion still asserts itself, as follow Scotland’s lead in making ‘a new a video that Vatican Radio described as a gious dialogue. Church offi- synod assembly can express its we saw so clearly when his Holiness Pope effort to engage with Catholic young peo- ‘fear-mongering presentation of statistics cials from countries that have solidarity,” he added. Benedict XVI visited the United Kingdom ple, which has already involved greater attempting to show how Islam is conquer- undergone conflicts of their The 262 bishops gathered in two years ago in 2010. use of the new forms of social media.’ ing Europe and the rest of the world.’ own, such as Colombia and the Vatican for the synod began “We must not be afraid to preach the “In respect of young people, I recom- The video—which was apparently Vietnam, will also take part. their work on October 9 pray- truth of the Catholic and apostolic Faith mend that bishops engage with young screened by Cardinal Peter Kodwo Turk- Cardinal Bertone said the ing for peace in Syria. with courage and openness and frankness, people in person,” he said. “Don’t leave it son, the president of the Pontifical Council delegation would convey the And when the Holy Father but also with love and compassion,” the simply to chaplains and youth workers. for Justice and Peace—emphasised the Pope’s ‘brotherly solidarity made a three-day visit last archbishop continued. “With persuasive- Young people really enjoy the bishop him- high birth rates among Muslims in Europe, with the entire population,’ month to Lebanon, which ness and humility, starting always from self speaking to them about Jesus.” in contrast with the falling fertility of adding that the synod supported neighbours Syria to the west, Jesus Christ. People today, especially Archbishop Tartaglia said the bishops of native Europeans, and concluded that the the decision. he called on the international young people, need both truth and love if Scotland had already begun work on the continent would soon be predominantly The delegation will bring a community and Arab countries they are to live authentic human lives.” New Evangelisation by carrying out an Islamic. The synod is currently preparing message from the bishops and in particular to ‘propose work- In this environment, the archbishop said, ‘intensification of ordinary pastoral care,’ the documents on the New Evangelisation the Holy See conveying ‘their able solutions respecting the ‘the Bishops’Conference of Scotland wel- a ‘renewal of parish life,’ ‘renewing the that will be its official conclusion. spiritual closeness with all dignity, the rights and the reli- Christian brothers and sisters’ gion of every human person.’

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CATHOLIC OBSERVER Pray. Give. Volunteer. Find out how PAGE ON FACEBOOK YOU can make a difference today. www.scottishbiblesociety.org 10 COMMENT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 19 2012 Church funding is a taxing situation The tax system imposed on German Catholics has angered many, but should we be contributing more?

simony. In Germany, you see, you are Collections are essential to Church funding taxed extra if you are a registered but could we give that little bit more? Catholic. This practice was first established in 1803 and was designed to night. It would have barely covered compensate the Church for the nation- the cost of a single Paradise Windfall alisation of religious property. Last ticket at a Celtic game. This parish, year the German Government handed and many more like it in Scotland, are the Church around £4 billion in money full of affluent professional couples or raised this way. It is the primary retired teachers topping up their well- source of funding for the Church and fed pensions provided by the rest of us seems to have worked harmoniously by doing tuition on a Monday night for more than two centuries. Until last for the neighbour’s bright daughter. month, that is. Alarmed by the huge Like the rest of us, they will want numbers of Catholics walking away the Church to provide 2000 years of BY KEVIN McKENNA from the Church in the wake of the sex solemnity and a bit of special care— scandal cover-ups, the German bish- Holywood drama and romance— ops have now taken a hard line. when it comes to Baptising our HARMLESS enough lit- Catholics who opt out of the Church children, getting married and sending tle charade, in which tax will be denied the right to Holy our beloved older relatives on their many of us participate, is Communion and religious burial. To boots. What if a Glasgow refusetim forest. Birdsong would be their choir way when the time comes. And, let’s performed every week in paraphrase the old classic: “We will was to present himself for Holy Com- and waterfalls would cover the sanc- be honest about this, we love to give most big city churches. It NOT be buried in Dalbeth.” munion only to be denied at the altar. tuary. ‘Come to me all ye who are our Protestant and atheist friends and is when the collection plate comes “I’m sorry McGonagle, your credit heavy-burdened’ would be etched on in-laws a wee touch of the Godfather round and we confidently slip in our he German bishops were also card was declined again, so it’s just a their hearts. Not ‘Come to me all ye when we invite them to all our big Aenvelope with our heads held high and disturbed by a case which blessing today.” who are heavy-burdened and who Catholic set-pieces. It gives them a our arms confidently extended. We are reached court last month of a Perhaps the priest, for the avoidance have paid their taxes,’ as the official thrill, and us too. And is it possible to happy to show that the money hasn’t Tretired professor of Church law, who of any public embarrassments and dis- church might have it. set a price on a priest regularly tending been spent on ale, kebabs and a taxi had declared a few years earlier that tressing scenes, would have to install a to your terminally ill father as he pre- home. Except that, as we all know, he was refusing to pay the tax but who couple of heavies at the church f course my first instinct at the pares to meet God? Just as long as it’s most of the envelopes contain nothing. still wanted all the Catholic benefits. entrance before Mass. They would be German Church’s robust not us that’s paying. That’s because we’ve chosen to pay The courts subsequently found in issued with the names and pictures of approach to those who want to And we are proud that our church our dues beforehand by standing order favour of the Church. “This decree this week’s ‘miscreants.’ Perhaps ‘prayO but not pay’ was one of aston- provides respite and refuge all over and the Church can claim tax relief. makes it clear that you cannot partly serial offenders who, nevertheless, ishment. Surely placing a monetary Scotland in our most deprived com- No one knows who pays, nor how leave the Church,” one ecclesiastical thirsted for the Sacraments, would premium on the act of receiving Jesus munities; that it maintains a presence much. And if you choose not to pay source said. become mendicant Mass-attenders, in the Sacraments is all wrong? And in hospitals, schools and colleges; that anything towards your parish’s upkeep Catholic refuseniks—would they be travelling from parish to parish under surely the Pope is merely endorsing it, it keeps the nation’s sacred archives or to pay so little that it would not be called refusetims in Glasgow?—will cover of darkness and covering their because, well... he’s a German too? and, somehow, manages to keep mag- worth a blow on a ragman’s trumpet, be denied the Sacraments, but not faces. They would have to do this But another story closer to home made nificent but crumbling buildings oper- then no one will ever know. Especially extreme unction, and will not be able owing to all the ‘Wanted!’ posters me wonder if some kind of get-tough ating for our spiritual sustenance. But if, regrettably, like me on occasion, to take up posts in any Church-run bearing their coupons sprouting at the scheme is not needed in the Scottish we expect this all to happen for £1.74 you have mastered the technique of enterprises. It is not excommunica- back of chapels. Catholic Church too. per week. grunting as the basket arrives to dis- tion, but it is not far away from it. And Soon we would have bands of Last week the priest of an affluent It’s not the German hierarchy who guise the tell-tale sound of low the Vatican has endorsed the German Catholic outlaws roaming in the parish just outside Glasgow informed have lost the plot here. denomination coinage slipping coyly hierarchy’s edict... just in case you gloaming as they clung to a simple his congregation that the average through your fingers. were wondering. Faith. They would be served by rene- weekly offering per parishioner was I Kevin McKenna is former deputy In Germany though, (it had to be I am not sure though, if such Eccle- gade priests, a band of latterday Friar barely more than £1.70. This is a sum editor of the Herald and former Germany) you can now be, more or siastical totalitarianism would be tol- Tucks, if you like. Their church roof that would have paid for the coke in executive editor of the Daily Mail in less, ‘excommunicated’ and publicly erated in Scotland. But if it did, we in would be the sky above; their Stations the first of the dozen Bacardis and Scotland. He is currently a columnist humiliated for such abject acts of par- the newspaper industry could fill our of the Cross would be the trees of the Vodkas that were downed the previous for the Guardian

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THERE are moments that I river. Any compromise seems to this power struggle life is intolera- struggle developing. In a sense only understood one model of genuinely lament the passing have been one-way traffic. The ble. The struggle in Afghanistan this is almost inevitable. Given leadership. Jesus is offering them of Screaming Lord Sutch only game in town is the one that continues. Who will take power? that the disciples were made of the opportunity to consider an from the political stage. He Fr Eddie the Conservatives are playing. The Taliban or the Allies? This the same stuff as you and me, why alternative. brought colour and humour to There seems to be minimal struggle seems to typify the wouldn’t they think in worldly It is unsurprising that fairly what is often a colourless and McGhee moderating influence from the impasse of the irresistible force terms? James and John obviously simple and unsophisticated men humourless world. The Offi- Liberal Democrats. If the polls confronting the immovable object. thought that they were leadership should have difficulty with this cial Monster Raving Loony commentators Mitt Romney are to be believed, the Liberal In Zimbabwe, ageing dictator material. Jesus uses this opportu- particular philosophical shift. Party reminded us all that appears to have won round one. Democrats face annihilation Robert Mugabe clings onto power nity to teach his disciples that the The image of kingdom that Jesus even if politics is a serious No doubt there will be twists and come the next general election— while to country descends into kingdom that He is preaching is presents is radical even by business, we should not take turns between now and the presi- quite a price to pay for a flirta- financial ruin. There is no doubt radically different from worldly today’s more sophisticated stan- ourselves too seriously. dential election. The pursuit of tion with power. In the minds of that Lord Acton who allegedly said kingdoms. Jesus is preaching a dards. It is easy to look at and to We could do worse than power seems to be obsessive and the movers and shakers this must ‘Power corrupts and absolute kingdom of service. In many criticise politicians in their quest remember this as we await the compulsive. initially have seemed reasonable. power corrupts absolutely’ was respects the response of James for power while engaged in the election of a new president in the Nearer home, the uneasy gov- I wonder what their perspective right on the money. and John is understandable. The democratic process. Easier still to US. The recently televised debate ernment coalition of Liberal is now? It will take an opinion Small wonder then that when only model of power with which look and criticise the dictators did little to reassure the ‘free Democrats and Conservatives shift of seismic proportions to Jesus is asked for a ‘favour’ by they were familiar was the one who in the most obvious way world’ about the quality of its highlights how the quest for rescue them from disaster. James and John, He responds so that they observed both in the pol- abuse their power. Even in the potential leader. In the debate, power seems to distort perspec- While we pride ourselves on negatively. James and John were itics and in the religion of their 21st century it is difficult for us President Barack Obama exhib- tive and compromise principles. what we call democracy, in many asking for positions of power. time. There were those who were to apprehend what it means to be ited all the charisma of a piece of Nick Clegg brought his party to parts of our world dictatorships still Simply by asking for this favour, in charge and then there were the at the service of the Gospel. Dif- wet fish. The ‘would be’ Presi- coalition government no doubt flourish. The conflict in Libya saw they were indicating that they rest. They wanted to be in charge. ficult to understand what it dent, Mitt Romney was espous- seeking to hold the balance of the end of one dictatorship. That had already bought into the val- They felt animated by the teach- means to selflessly try and build ing views so right wing that they power. Inevitably this would country still seems a long way from ues of the world, rather than the ing of Jesus or they would not God’s Kingdom for no personal make Attila the Hun look posi- involve compromise, presumably peace and stability. Reports from values of the kingdom that Jesus have been disciples. They felt gain. This teaching of Jesus flies tively liberal. It wasn’t so much a from both sides, Conservative Syria do nothing to reassure any- was preaching. challenged enough by what Jesus in the face of all the world’s val- debate about contrasting ideolo- and Liberal Democrat. In popular one. The ongoing power struggle It is interesting that even said to literally follow Him. What ues. Can we fly with it? gies as about personality. Rather perception at least, Nick Clegg seems to have no winners. For ordi- among this relatively small group they did not understand fully was scarily, in the opinion of the has sold party promises down the nary people caught in the midst of of men there was already a power the nature of the kingdom. They I [email protected] Friday October 19 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 11 Whirlwind week at the Synod of Bishops ARCHBISHOP PHILIP TARTAGLIA gives us an introductory diary-style insight into his time spent at the Synod of Bishops Saturday October 6 After a good journey on BA, I booked into the- Domus Sanctae Marthae in the Vatican where I had been assigned a room. They are good rooms, and some kind person left a fridge and TV (just the basic channels) in mine—I don’t think these are standard issue. I unpacked and got my laptop connected to the broadband at €7.50 a day. But it is worth it. I don’t know what I’d do without email and internet. No wifi in the building. Free wifi should be elevated to human right status. There was a synod welcome-pack which I organised for closer scrutiny on the morrow. I skipped the evening meal, checked my e-mails, the news and the sports reports, and went to bed early because I was shattered. Sunday October 7 I had a walk round the Vatican gardens after breakfast. What a privilege. Then I concelebrated at Mass at St Peter’s—outside—for the opening of the synod with cardinals, patriarchs, archbish- ops, bishops, priests, deacons, religious and lay Faithful from everywhere, and, of course Pope Benedict XVI himself—an encouraging snapshot of the Catholicity of the Synod and of the Church. It is a pity it won’t get much coverage at home. The Pope’s voice was a little tired but judging from his profound words, his mind was lucid. I could have jumped up and applauded when he spoke about marriage. “There is a clear link between the crisis in Faith and the crisis in marriage,” he said. “And, as the Church has said and witnessed for a long time now, marriage is called to be not only an object but a subject of the New Evangelisation.” This explains a lot about our recent experience at home. Anyway, the Holy Father perked up noticeably when he interacted with the people as he was driven round St Peter’s Square after the Mass. Before Mass I met Cardinal Tim Dolan of New York for the first time. He was a whirlwind of generous and spontaneous positivity. He even said he had heard of me. I went to the Scots College for lunch—my first time as Archbishop of Glasgow. The rector and Bishops—including Archbishop Tartaglia (inset)— the bishops and priests staying here from across Another Scottish connection was the presence walk in procession (main) before Pope Benedict XVI community were very gracious and welcoming, celebrates Mass in St Peter's Square at the Vatican the world can concelebrate. It is in Latin—ordi- of composer James MacMillan, who received a and presented me with a gift of some altar linen for on October 11 to mark the 50th anniversary of the nary form—with readings in the vernacular lan- gift from the Pope on behalf of the artists of the my new oratory at home. I was asked to bless a re- opening of the Second Vatican Council. The Mass also guages of Europe, with sung parts of the Mass, world, another symbolic action that recalled the ordered teaching and learning space in the college, opened the Year of Faith and a couple of hymns—with well-known various messages to the various categories of designed by Roman architect Giulia Chiarini, who INSET PIC: PAUL McSHERRY melodies and verses in different languages. It is people given by Pope Paul VI at the end of the was happily present—Glasgow connection—she not at all strange and it is a very devout and Second Vatican Council on December 8, 1965. designed the cloister garden at StAndrew’s Cathe- Costelloe of Perth, Australia with whom I had Liturgically developed act of worship. For the dral. The new facility at the college is called the briefly communicated by email. He said I could last couple of days, I have been beside Cardinal Friday October 12 Henry Benedict Room, after the Stuart Prince and come visit. I also caught up with my classmate, Wilfrid Napier of Durban, South Africa. What a I gave my five-minute address in the Synod Hall Cardinal,Archbishop of Frascati and brother of the the American Prefect of the Apostolic Signature, fine man. today. I was so nervous, but it seemed to go quite Bonnie Prince, both of whom, along with their Cardinal Raymond Burke. He said he would I handed in my text to the Synod Secretariat well. Then we all had lunch with the Pope in the father Charles III—the Old Pretender—are buried invite me to dinner—watch this space. today. I should be called to deliver it tomorrow or Audience Hall. There must have been about 350 in St Peter’s Basilica. So, a very Scottish Catholic No one complained when, at the end of the Thursday. of us. Being Friday, there was no meat, but the thing. As a former student, post-graduate and rec- second long address, the secretary general let us food was still really excellent. At the end the tor, coming back to the Scots College is always a out an hour early. It was hot in the hall and every- Wednesday October 10 Pope declared that the afternoon session would bit like coming home. one was feeling it. He told us to be back at We had our first language group meeting. There begin at 5.45pm rather than 4.30pm, which was Glasgow only has three seminarians in the col- 4.30pm for the early evening session. There was are 19 bishops in my group: five from Africa; met with applause. lege, one at Oscott and one in Maynooth—just applause though and a laugh when the Pope inad- eight from Asia; one from the US; one from the five. I need to do something about that. At any vertently said he would see us later at 5pm. No Bahamas (Nassau—sounds wonderful. Arch- Saturday October 13 one time, we should have about 10 seminarians. one corrected him, but I think we have to be back bishop Patrick Pinder who seems like a nice The morning session opened with a real wee Because I had eaten so well earlier in the day, I for 4.30pm. As the session broke up, I caught a guy); one from the UK—me; two from Oceania; human touch. The general secretary, apparently skipped the evening meal in the residence and word with Cardinal Pell, who is coming to Glas- and a stray from Guatemala. I found myself at the instigation of some Latin American bish- spent my time reading the newspapers for the gow at the end of November for our Year of Faith elected general secretary of the group which ops announced the results of some international first working day. I also sacrificed Barcelona v Conference. means I have to write up the reports, present football matches played the day before involv- Real Madrid and Inter v Milan. Not to worry, The afternoon session included more free them in plenary, and get involved with the draft- ing national teams from those countries. The Celtic won earlier in the day, which is the most interventions from the floor. A number of bishops ing of the propositions. Pope took it all in good heart, but I was glad important score for me. from Africa and the Middle East commented on No free time for me, I am afraid. We had a visit Scotland’s defeat to Wales was not mentioned. sometimes tense and complicated relations with from the Archbishop of Canterbury this evening, How embarrassing that would have been. Monday October 8 Islam, and a bishop from Iraq described how his invited by the Pope who gave an address on the This evening there was the beginning of some The work started this morning in the presence of community had evangelised, witnessing to Christ contemplative dimension of Christian faith. He passionate exchanges about the order of the the Holy Father, who looked relaxed at close with their lives as they were massacred in a is clearly an erudite man. He retires soon and I Sacraments for Baptised children and especially quarters among the cardinals and bishops. He church in Baghdad. think that is why he is visiting the Pope one last about the age of confirmation. It has been sug- gave an inspiring 25-minute reflection of some After that it seems somewhat incongruous to time. gested by some senior figures that bishops ought theological and spiritual depth on the meaning of record that in the evening I had dinner in a to bring their practice into line with what is ‘gospel’ and ‘confession of faith’ without a sin- restaurant down the Borgo Pio with my old Thursday October 11 thought to be the classical order of Baptism, gle note or prompt. His voice was still throaty friend and classmate Archbishop James Harvey Mass in St Peter’s Square for the start of the Year Confirmation, First Eucharist. I was going to but his mind crystal clear. The bishops were like who is the Prefect of the Apostolic Palace and of Faith, for the 50th Anniversary of the start of speak on this but we ran out of time and I was excited school kids on the first day of term and the Pope’s head of protocol. We had a nice time the Second Vatican Council, and for the 20th not called. Maybe just as well because I was there was a ‘buzz about the place,’ as Celtic star catching up. The spaghetti alle vongole was anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic about to disagree—courteously—with a very Paul McStay used to say. However, the first two pretty good too. Church. It was another splendid Vatican Liturgi- prominent curial cardinal, although another car- set-piece addresses were long, in Latin, and so cal occasion, which they do almost effortlessly. dinal did that for me! My first impression of this the coffee break was welcome. Tuesday October 9 The bishop-concelebrants walked the same pro- topic is that the bishops are not having it. But this Among others, I met Bishop Michael Camp- In the residence where I am staying for the cessional route that the council fathers took on is not over. Thank goodness tomorrow is Sunday bell of Lancaster and Archbishop Timothy synod, there is a concelebrated Mass at 7am. All October 11, 1962. and we get a wee rest. 12 MISSION SUNDAY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 19 2012 Friday October 19 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH MISSION SUNDAY 13

The work undertaken by the likes of Sr Mambwe Mupeta (left) in Zambia with orphaned children is a constant act of faith, hope and love. This Faith in action is something that MISSIO Scotland has made a focal point of its literature and posters (right) for Mission Sunday on October 21. However the work carried out by missionaries worldwide would not be possible without the support that MISSIO Scotland receives from parishioners, such as these children from St Peter’s Primary School, Edinburgh (pictured above with Cardinal Keith O’Brien) and clergy back home ABOVE PIC: PAUL McSHERRY HOW LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING World Mission Sunday, celebrated on October 21, 2012 is an act of faith, hope and love, when the Church across the world reaches out in solidarity to its youngest and most needy members. MISSIO SCOTLAND brings to our attention Zambian missionary sister, Sr Mambwe, whose hard work among orphans in the country displays all of these key traits

LESSING is a pretty 8-year-old girl bereaved families without savings, support and, ularly find themselves with a second family of Afraid of facing the social stigma which can as these children are helped to push back their head against gravity and so on. It is a very slow a sensitive, compassionate and caring God.” whose home is St Anthony’s orphan- frequently, without a home if they live in a house orphaned children who are too young to fend for accompany less than full health, some families boundaries to unimagined horizons. process, but with time, the small amount of World Mission Sunday helps missionaries such age in Ndola, Zambia. She and her owned by the mining company. themselves. It is hard to become breadwinners are tempted to abandon a child to its fate, even if The Dominican Sisters care for most of the response they begin to show makes a difference to as Sr Mambwe to care for those in most need, who elder brother Mumpa and young sis- Blessing’s mother tried to care for the three chil- and care providers at an advanced age. Sadly, that ultimately might mean death. Others do not children’s needs but do not have the physiother- their life, although in a very limited way. Physio would otherwise be forgotten. World Mission Sun- WorldMission Sunday- 21st October 2012 ter Mwansa were left orphans when dren single-handed, but, after repeated attacks of even grandparents reach a point at which they know how best to care for a child with special apy skills which the conditions of some of their exercises help keep their joints mobile and muscle- day, which falls on October 21 this year, supports Mwansa was still a small baby. Her father, a cop- malaria, she developed acute anaemia and died, recognise their inadequacies and appeal for help. needs, so that few ‘special needs’ children are little ones require. The 800 year-old close friend- length maintained to avoid deformities.” those who are missionaries to their own people, sup- Faith in Action per miner, was killed at work when part of the becoming one of Zambia’s 50,000 annual deaths due Many children who are orphaned and homeless empowered to maximise their potential and pos- ship between Dominicans and Franciscans has Yet as Sr Mambwe cares for her patients, she porting and training them towards self-sufficiency. MISSIO Scotland, the only charity to guarantee support Bmine shaft collapsed. to its ‘number one killer.’ Zambia’s incidence of become street kids, open to the abundant and var- sibly become independent adults. proved, yet again, to be a source of hope and a finds it is a two-way process. In return for her World Mission Sunday is an act of faith, hope and Blessing’s father, knowing that mining was a malaria is the fourth highest in Africa. Unsupported ied abuses and disadvantages of a life without St Anthony’s orphanage is one of Zambia’s spe- force for change as they found a young Francis- skill and her love, the children feed her Faith and love, when the Church across the world reaches out for every one of the 1069 mission dioceses of the world. hazardous but comparatively well paid occupa- women, struggling to care for their children, under- loving supervision, rules and boundaries, hopes cialised orphanages, in the care of Sisters who take can who could support their efforts to give dig- her commitment as a missionary sister. in solidarity to its youngest and most needy mem- tion, left the village and his life as a peasant nourished, overworked and definitely underpaid, are and aspirations. Without help from dedicated disability seriously and do whatever they can for nity, hope and a future to youngsters whose lives “In my work, God asks me to be a body, hands bers in 1069 dioceses acrossAfrica,Asia and South This WorldMission Sunday, please give generously. farmer for the dangerous but potentially more sta- particularly susceptible to malaria and to its debili- individuals and institutions, the future is very children who are both orphans and have special might otherwise have been very different. and legs for Him to reach out to His own people,” America. World Mission Sunday proclaims that ble employment of a miner in Zambia’s Copper- tating and potentially fatal side-effect, anaemia. bleak for such youngsters. needs. The Dominican Sisters cater for 107 chil- she said. “When God gives me the privilege of everybody is important; everybody has a right to For further information contact belt region. Injury, chronic illness and death Blessing’s mother was one victim amongst many. Orphaned children with some form of disabil- dren, most of them between the ages of 2 and 6, Sister Mambwe handling a patient with paralysis, and over a period life and love. Love changes everything. constantly threaten those working in poorly- ity are at a particular disadvantage. Alone, any with a number of carers, each of whom looks after Sr Mambwe Mupeta is a Zambian and a Francis- of months, I see them, first, taking baby steps and MISSIO Scotland, maintained mines in which safety is all too often Orphaned children child struggles to find food, shelter, education and 20-30 children. Some of the little ones are orphans can Missionary of the Divine Motherhood eventually, walking normally, I see God at work in I MISSIO is the only organisation to guarantee ignored. Equipment failures and rock falls are Traditionally, Blessing’s extended family would care. In addition, those with a physical or a learn- as a result of HIV/AIDS, but many have the added (FMDM). She is also a physiotherapist. She helps this. I am not working alone: I am working with support for every one of the 1069 mission 4 LairdStreet, Coatbridge,ML5 3LJ common and under-reported whilst their causes have taken responsibility for the three children. ing disability need specialist understanding and complication of physical disability or profound in the orphanage, three days each week. God who sends me out each day to reach out in dioceses in the world. To support MISSIO are continually disregarded by the authorities. Sadly, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has placed such support if they are to reach their potential. In a learning difficulties. Often, with the right care and “A number of children are paralysed and require compassion. In their vulnerable state, the children Scotland call: 01236 449774 or e-mail: Phone: 01236 449774 The survivors of mining accidents are frequently enormous pressures on families that they are no country such as Zambia, even within a loving and support, such youngsters can have a full and happy a lot of physiotherapy,” Sr Mambwe said. “Through in St Anthony’s orphanage are drawing me closer [email protected] Website: www.missioscotland.org.uk left disabled with few chances of future retrain- longer able to accommodate the orphaned chil- supportive family, many adults do not understand life within the limitations of their condition. Some- the treatment I give them, some are beginning to to God. They are touching my spiritual life in a ing, employment or self-sufficiency. Death leaves dren of other family members. Grandparents reg- disability and do not know where to find help. times they discover new and exciting possibilities just about manage to move their hands, control their unique way. In them I am allowed to see and touch I www.missioscotland.org.uk RegisteredCharity No SC014858 12 MISSION SUNDAY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 19 2012 Friday October 19 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH MISSION SUNDAY 13

LESSING is a pretty 8-year-old girl bereaved families without savings, support and, ularly find themselves with a second family of Afraid of facing the social stigma which can as these children are helped to push back their head against gravity and so on. It is a very slow a sensitive, compassionate and caring God.” whose home is St Anthony’s orphan- frequently, without a home if they live in a house orphaned children who are too young to fend for accompany less than full health, some families boundaries to unimagined horizons. process, but with time, the small amount of World Mission Sunday helps missionaries such age in Ndola, Zambia. She and her owned by the mining company. themselves. It is hard to become breadwinners are tempted to abandon a child to its fate, even if The Dominican Sisters care for most of the response they begin to show makes a difference to as Sr Mambwe to care for those in most need, who elder brother Mumpa and young sis- Blessing’s mother tried to care for the three chil- and care providers at an advanced age. Sadly, that ultimately might mean death. Others do not children’s needs but do not have the physiother- their life, although in a very limited way. Physio would otherwise be forgotten. World Mission Sun- WorldMission Sunday- 21st October 2012 ter Mwansa were left orphans when dren single-handed, but, after repeated attacks of even grandparents reach a point at which they know how best to care for a child with special apy skills which the conditions of some of their exercises help keep their joints mobile and muscle- day, which falls on October 21 this year, supports Mwansa was still a small baby. Her father, a cop- malaria, she developed acute anaemia and died, recognise their inadequacies and appeal for help. needs, so that few ‘special needs’ children are little ones require. The 800 year-old close friend- length maintained to avoid deformities.” those who are missionaries to their own people, sup- Faith in Action per miner, was killed at work when part of the becoming one of Zambia’s 50,000 annual deaths due Many children who are orphaned and homeless empowered to maximise their potential and pos- ship between Dominicans and Franciscans has Yet as Sr Mambwe cares for her patients, she porting and training them towards self-sufficiency. MISSIO Scotland, the only charity to guarantee support Bmine shaft collapsed. to its ‘number one killer.’ Zambia’s incidence of become street kids, open to the abundant and var- sibly become independent adults. proved, yet again, to be a source of hope and a finds it is a two-way process. In return for her World Mission Sunday is an act of faith, hope and Blessing’s father, knowing that mining was a malaria is the fourth highest in Africa. Unsupported ied abuses and disadvantages of a life without St Anthony’s orphanage is one of Zambia’s spe- force for change as they found a young Francis- skill and her love, the children feed her Faith and love, when the Church across the world reaches out for every one of the 1069 mission dioceses of the world. hazardous but comparatively well paid occupa- women, struggling to care for their children, under- loving supervision, rules and boundaries, hopes cialised orphanages, in the care of Sisters who take can who could support their efforts to give dig- her commitment as a missionary sister. in solidarity to its youngest and most needy mem- tion, left the village and his life as a peasant nourished, overworked and definitely underpaid, are and aspirations. Without help from dedicated disability seriously and do whatever they can for nity, hope and a future to youngsters whose lives “In my work, God asks me to be a body, hands bers in 1069 dioceses acrossAfrica,Asia and South This WorldMission Sunday, please give generously. farmer for the dangerous but potentially more sta- particularly susceptible to malaria and to its debili- individuals and institutions, the future is very children who are both orphans and have special might otherwise have been very different. and legs for Him to reach out to His own people,” America. World Mission Sunday proclaims that ble employment of a miner in Zambia’s Copper- tating and potentially fatal side-effect, anaemia. bleak for such youngsters. needs. The Dominican Sisters cater for 107 chil- she said. “When God gives me the privilege of everybody is important; everybody has a right to For further information contact belt region. Injury, chronic illness and death Blessing’s mother was one victim amongst many. Orphaned children with some form of disabil- dren, most of them between the ages of 2 and 6, Sister Mambwe handling a patient with paralysis, and over a period life and love. Love changes everything. constantly threaten those working in poorly- ity are at a particular disadvantage. Alone, any with a number of carers, each of whom looks after Sr Mambwe Mupeta is a Zambian and a Francis- of months, I see them, first, taking baby steps and MISSIO Scotland, maintained mines in which safety is all too often Orphaned children child struggles to find food, shelter, education and 20-30 children. Some of the little ones are orphans can Missionary of the Divine Motherhood eventually, walking normally, I see God at work in I MISSIO is the only organisation to guarantee ignored. Equipment failures and rock falls are Traditionally, Blessing’s extended family would care. In addition, those with a physical or a learn- as a result of HIV/AIDS, but many have the added (FMDM). She is also a physiotherapist. She helps this. I am not working alone: I am working with support for every one of the 1069 mission 4 LairdStreet, Coatbridge,ML5 3LJ common and under-reported whilst their causes have taken responsibility for the three children. ing disability need specialist understanding and complication of physical disability or profound in the orphanage, three days each week. God who sends me out each day to reach out in dioceses in the world. To support MISSIO are continually disregarded by the authorities. Sadly, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has placed such support if they are to reach their potential. In a learning difficulties. Often, with the right care and “A number of children are paralysed and require compassion. In their vulnerable state, the children Scotland call: 01236 449774 or e-mail: Phone: 01236 449774 The survivors of mining accidents are frequently enormous pressures on families that they are no country such as Zambia, even within a loving and support, such youngsters can have a full and happy a lot of physiotherapy,” Sr Mambwe said. “Through in St Anthony’s orphanage are drawing me closer [email protected] Website: www.missioscotland.org.uk left disabled with few chances of future retrain- longer able to accommodate the orphaned chil- supportive family, many adults do not understand life within the limitations of their condition. Some- the treatment I give them, some are beginning to to God. They are touching my spiritual life in a ing, employment or self-sufficiency. Death leaves dren of other family members. Grandparents reg- disability and do not know where to find help. times they discover new and exciting possibilities just about manage to move their hands, control their unique way. In them I am allowed to see and touch I www.missioscotland.org.uk RegisteredCharity No SC014858 14 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 19 2012

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OF THE Cardinal Keith O’Brien visited Our Lady of the Waves Church, Dunbar for a Mass to celebrate WEEK the opening of the Year of Faith. The cardinal received a warm welcome after his recent stay SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER in hospital. “It was a great joy to celebrate a parish Sunday HE Holy Father’s message, highlighted on Mass again in Dunbar at the the front page of this newspaper, that hap- beginning of this Year of Faith,” piness can only be found in God, not Cardinal O’Brien said. “I renew money, is one we would all do well to heed my thanks to all those who this week. One of the most pernicious have been praying for me aspects of the secular culture in which we live is the during my bout of ill health through gout. And I renew my ever-present materialism that creeps into every corner apologies to those whose Tof our lives. It is hard not to believe that more money arrangements have been upset would improve our lives so intently and continuously because of my ongoing when we are bombarded with messages designed to cancellations and changes of convince us that our lives are in states of ruinous dates as a result of my treatment poverty because we lack the latest car or gadget. and convalescence.” All of us at times fall into this trap. We desire things PIC: PAUL McSHERRY because they are beautiful or delicious and convince ourselves that if we only had more money we could obtain all those desirable and wonderful things and in doing so achieve happiness. The tail wags the dog Keeping the dream But that is not how happiness works. It is also not over natural law alive for Susan Boyle how wealth works. There are 73 billionaires living in NATURE with all its wonder I FOR one, was delighted when the UK. Only two of them, inventor James Dyson and and many inter-related I learned that the life of Susan author JK Rowling pay a rate of tax remotely compa- splendours is too complex to be Letters Boyle was to be made into a rable with the rest of the UK population. The other 71, understood fully by a natural musical! I think that she is the through complex loopholes and dodges, pay far, far mind, although one may be able SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT voice of our generation, and less. All of them have more money than they could to appreciate aspects of it, or [email protected] could not wait to purchase ever spend. A billion pounds is a barely compre- gain some holistic tickets for the show in Glasgow. hendible amount of money. Yet still they desire more. understanding of it, through When Susan burst onto the This clearly illustrates that money does not satisfy. appreciation or mathematical scene during Britain’sGot It is never enough. It cannot make us happy. True hap- analysis. homosexual act, made rigid First, what is a year? It is the Talent, I was amazed at the piness can only be found through God and Faith. But life/nature itself is not within a political system of length of time that the earth wonderful and powerful voice Indeed, such wealth can corrupt the heart, yet, as mathematical and cannot be government, by an act of law, takes to complete a single that she had. When she released the Pope said last Sunday, God can overcome that too. reduced to a formula or a set of could therefore then be rolled orbital loop around the Sun. In her album, I bought it. I am fan “God can conquer the heart of a person who has Mathematical equations. The out and extrapolated to concur the present Julian calendar that of every piece of work that she many possessions and move him to solidarity and life of the earth appears to work that a man/man relationship is corresponds to 365 days. I has done. sharing with the needy, with the poor, to enter into the as a self-contained system, equivelant to a familial would suggest to your readers I am glad Richard Purden logic of the gift,” he said. “The Church’s history is full especially when viewed from marriage relationship between a that they take it upon went to the musical and found of examples of rich people who used their the position of a spacecraft up man and a wife. No one knows themselves to do one thing it fantastic. A great show full of True happiness can only be found through God and Faith possessions in an evangelical way, in orbit around it. In many the long term effect of such a every one of those days to share wonder and great acting and achieving sanctity. We need only think cases, the destiny of a whole policy on society but its effects their Faith with others. Even singing. A joy to behold. of St Francis, St Elizabeth or St system, natural or man made, are likely to be as detrimental in something as small as leaving a I would recommend Charles Borromeo.” can be altered unwittingly and their effects as their origins Bible on public transport. In production to everyone who is a As we think about the Year of adversely by clumsy were absurd in their making. that way may the Faith be fan of her music and singing in Faith and New Evangelisation, we interference with component If you can obviate then disseminated among all the general. A truly wonderful must realise it cannot be separated parts of the system, because all redefine (effectively stealing it people of this nation. experience. out from the rest of our lives. Faith life and creation is complex far and changing its meaning from And what is that Faith? It can Joan McPhail does not exist in its own box, beyond our understanding. ordinary vocabulary), the be summed up simply: belief in GLASGOW alongside boxes for career, family, In the North Sea, one natural joyous word ‘gay,’ to mean God, the Father almighty, friends, and romance. It must be in variable has been exulted something which it never creator of Heaven and earth. Weeping for the ‘soul every part of us. And we should beyond the rest. For the past 30 meant; then you are utilising Belief in Jesus Christ, His only of our nation’ turn to Faith when we face the years, seal populations have classic Orwellian ‘double Son, our Lord and that He was MR MILIBAND has claimed pressure of consumerism pressing been allowed to rise think.’You can then change conceived by the power of the that Scottish independence down upon us, urging us to buy the uncontrolled, due to a ban in peoples perception of meaning Holy Spirit and born of the would cause the ‘soul of our latest goods and services. No toy or Law on hunting/culling largely and reality. You are in effect Virgin Mary. That He suffered nation’ to suffer. I wonder if he gadget no matter how expensive can brought about by ‘animal brainwashing them into under Pontius Pilate, was has ever thought of the damage

Opinion lead you to goodness and happiness. Rights’ activists. If one natural believing whatever you would Crucified, died, and was buried. our souls suffer through our Only Faith and Love in the Lord can variable such as the seal have them believe. That He descended to the dead present willingness to murder do that. population numbers, is exulted The act of manipulation can and yet on the third day He rose untold millions with nuclear beyond the rest, then other parts often be very subtle, but its again. That He ascended into WMD? Before we can steel of the system will operate consequences are very often heaven, and is seated at the ourselves to slaughter others, adversely, causing harm to the not so. right hand of the Father. That we must first stifle any scrap of system overall. Mr F Donnell He will come again to judge the human decency in ours hearts. This factor, coupled with ANNIESLAND living and the dead. Belief in We are the first victims of our overfishing has left waters once the Holy Spirit, the holy nuclear idolatry. We should SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER teeming with fish in a perilous Do one thing each day Catholic Church, the weep for ourselves. state. It is possible future in Year Of Faith communion of saints, the It is not possible to believe in generations of Britons may THE Year of Faith is a most forgiveness of sins, the nuclear deterrence, without MAIN SWITCHBOARD never know we were once exciting time for those of us of resurrection of the body, and being committed to using the surrounded by fish here! a Catholic dipsostion. Now at the life everlasting. Bomb should the deterrence Tel: 0141 221 4956• Fax: 0141 221 4546 Another area in which making long last we can truly get down I would humbly suggest that situation break down. We have sacrosanct or rigid one variable, into the nitty gritty of our Faith. the proud and venerable readers already signed the nuclear EDITOR or else its exultation above all Living it, breathing it, of the SCO take the time to blank cheque, and wait in the Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 others, will cause a knock-on examining it and sharing it. truly consider and embrace this sham hope that—somehow—it [email protected] effect is in politics. A ‘new What a wonderful year it will faith every day of the coming will not actually be cashed. principle’suddenly becomes be. But as it gets underway it glorious year! It does indeed As ever, the Unionist parties acceptable and is quickly made behoves us all to examine what present a gift to us all. are united in their devotion to DEPUTY EDITOR sacrosanct. When certain groups the Year of Faith Is, was, and C O’Reilly that sacrosanct symbol of Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 apply concentrated pressure to will be. ABERDEEN Britishness, Trident. Our [email protected] particularly vulnerable arms of ultimate national fetish remains government, in order to achieve inviolable. But if Johann REPORTER elevated status for their G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or Lamont has any memory of particular, often way out, style requirements morality, and if she is really Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 political point and it is accepted G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views concerned about waste in [email protected] into law, then again one expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO public money, why doesn’t she particular point of view G If you would like to share your opinion, send your oppose Trident (as do the SUB-EDITOR becomes sacrosanct and all the correspondence to the above address Bishops), and cut the £100 other factors influencing, have to billion earmarked for the its Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, become responsive to it, to the address, and phone number or your letter will not be used replacement? [email protected] detriment of the overall sytem. Brian Quail The decriminalisation of the EXECUTIVE SCOTTISH CND Friday October 19 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH THAT’S LIFE 15 Unmasking the realities of motherhood THAT’S LIFE explains the virtues and values that mothers have to imbue their children with in the modern world

eight other mothers for being either daft enough f you are asking what it takes to be poster girl or conceited enough to put themselves forward for for Catholic motherhood you are asking the the accolade of mother of the year while being wrong person. In my back catalogue of moth- derided by her own family for being vapid enough Ierhood mayhem there is much that would disqual- By Mary to watch it you might well ask. No doubt a psy- ify me from Catholic Mother of the Year—God chologist would have the answer but I have a feel- forbid that Channel 4 ever take up that option. McGinty ing I wouldn’t like it. Thankfully my children have all lived to tell the The stereotypical Jewish mother is overbearing, tale and, even better, they are all still speaking controlling and blindly proud of her children, to me. T IS either an addictive personality or mush although not always to their faces. She was hilari- There are infinite varieties of mothers and what- for a brain but it is universally acknowl- ously portrayed by Maureen Lipman in the 1980s ever our cultural and religious differences we are, edged—in our house, anyway—that I am a bit BT adverts. If the first episode is any indication the as Blessed Pope John Paul II said, ‘the mysterious low-rent when it comes to choice of TV pro- Jewish mother is hard-wired to competition. source of human life, where nature still receives grammes. My current passion for Downton How true this stereotype is, I confess I don’t Mothers play a crucial role in the development—physical, the breath of God.’ Our task is to get our children Abbey is something of a step up from my must-have know. In Catholic circles her counterpart is most mental and spiritual—of their children to Heaven; any other successes we might have will fix of Coronation Street and, such is my fascination likely the pasta-cooking, son-worshipping Italian mean nothing if we fail as mothers. withI family life, I would watch Wife Swap if I could mamma or the Irish mammy who is perceived as Mother of the Year. The competitive edge seems to Along the way there will be joys, sorrows and get it past the escape committee. Quite what I would a guilt-ridden drudge with a bunch of children fol- have bypassed me although I am willing to go head- self-sacrifice. Imbuing in them the virtues and val- learn from it is another matter. So, in the interests of lowing in her wake. Then you have the new kid on to-head with any Yiddish mamma in a chicken soup ues that will help them to be good Christian peo- good parenting and a harmonious atmosphere I let the block, the Tiger mom. In her wrestle between contest. Nor am I not big on Catholic guilt. My own ple ready to be at the service of others is a heroic others man the remote control. the Western cultural in which she has been raised view is that you do the best you can and resolve to task and we must give it all we have got. Any But last week I fell off the wagon and watched and the Chinese ancestry she holds dear the voice do better tomorrow. Any tendency to guilt is chance I could have an hour off on Tuesday at 9pm the first opening episode of Jewish Mother of the of the past wins the day. Her many rules will be assuaged by frequent and sincere Confession. for the next few weeks? Year. Ten minutes in and I was hooked. Woe betide obeyed and her children will be a credit to their anyone who deletes the series link. Why a mature family, excelling academically, musically and and experienced mother would derive inordinate artistically. pleasure from an hour spent on the sofa ridiculing Jewish or not, I would not last five minutes on CROSSWORD Gordius No 61

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By Patricia Carroll the 1950s and 60s, where Rome on the Year of Faith was viewed as the head office 89 and dioceses as outposts. LAST week as the 50th One of the features of the cur- Anniversary of the Second rent Synod and the Year of Faith 10 11 12 Vatican Council was cele- is a clear call to revisit these mar- First entry out the hat next brated, Archbishop Salvatore vellous documents and to begin 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner Fisichella concluded one of to share the Good News about his presentations by saying: them with each other. So here are Send your completed “The years pass, but the some things to think about this 15 16 17 crossword entries—along with week: power of the Second Vatican 18 Council remains, with all its your full name address and cargo of hope that the entire G What does holiness mean to 19 20 daytime phone number—to world may come to know the you? Is it about something that is CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 Gospel of Christ. Our inten- than as an institutional establish- unattainable for the living and 21 22 23 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 tion is to offer Christians a ment. For many this was a applies only to dead saints, or is it 6BT further reason to feel that they ground breaking idea. about remembering the call of are part of one Church, which Lumen Gentium also re-exam- baptism every day of your life 24 25 The winner’s name will be knows no frontiers and which ined the connections that all the and following Jesus as a disciple? printed next week daily renews her faith in the bishops of the world had with G Lord through the commitment each other, speaking of them as a What might it mean if we are 26 27 The editor’s decision is final of her life.” collegium or college: a group of all universally called to the same It is amazing that in our rap- local Church leaders, listening to holiness? idly changing world this event in the Spirit and acting together for ACROSS the life of the Church still the good of the whole Body. This G How do you think of the LAST WEEK’S 1 Part of a tennis match (3) SOLUTION inspires so many people, that is acting together in college would Church, is it as an institution, or 3 The world's most famous one is at Stonehenge (5,6) why the Holy Father has called then be encouraged not only as the family of God together 8 Does the artist depend on this? Not often (6) for a re-examination of the docu- through the collaboration of ACROSS journeying towards the Kingdom? 9 Haughty (8) 1 Aid 3 Crystal ball ments of the council. I believe national bishops conferences but 10 Versatile Mediterranean fruit (5) G 8 Abroad 9 Fast food that he wants to share this hope by international synods or regular What do you think is the role 11 Pry when the Cardinal has no work (5) 10 Stole 11 Scamp with new generations, with those gatherings in the same spirit as of a bishop? 13 Prophet who was advised to take two tablets (5) 13 Straw 15 Eyebrow who were not even born when the Second Vatican Council. 15 School (7) G 16 Antibes 20 Ditch the council was called, but of Another key feature of Lumen What about dioceses and 16 Tread on the part Mel broke (7) 21 Chair 23 Tenon course we have serious issues Gentium was the exploration of parishes, how do they fit into this 20 Taking legal action (5) 24 Lucidity 25 Cymbal around where these younger gen- the notion of holiness where it was idea that the Church is the body 21 Neck-warmer (5) 26 Antioxidant 27 Say erations are, often they are miss- clearly stated that the call to holi- of Christ, a communion of com- 23 Hot breakfast made with fish aloft (3-2) ing from our parish ness is universal, for all people of munities united in Christ? 24 Such a monument might be the cause of more mail (8) DOWN congregations. Nevertheless the all times. The kind of holiness 25 Fiddle (6) 1 Anaesthetic message of the council is some- which was often emphasised G If the Church is this commun- 26 Factual programme (11) 2 Dormouse 3 Crave thing that continues to inspire before the council was based on ion of communities then how 27 Article found in an absinthe bottle (3) 4 Suffers 5 Lotus many young people, who may or states of life, rank and position in does the parish connect with the 6 Amoral 7 Lad may not know that often in the the Church. What the Fathers of wider universal Church all over DOWN 12 Passion play generous service they give to the Council focused on was Bap- the world? 1 Stone coffin (11) 13 Stood 14 Winch humanity they are actually living tism as the foundation and key to 2 Mexican pancake made by a tall trio (8) 17 Barnabas 18 Strayed out its message. holiness, emphasising that whether These are big questions to 3 Ointment (5) 19 Mascot 22 Rodeo In 1964 the council decreed you are married, single, ordained reflect on this week, and as we 4 This is the closest earnest letters can get (7) 23 Tryst 24 Lea the Dogmatic Constitution on the or religious your call to live a holy continue to follow the conversa- 5 Golf clubs used by actor Jeremy? (5) Church, its Latin title is Lumen life flows from your Baptism. tions and reflections of the synod 6 Colouring stick made by 100 with material (6) Gentium—A Light to all Peoples. Lumen Gentium also recovered gathering, a gathering which repre- 7 Amphibian (3) Last week’s winner was: This document reminded us that a model of Church which is sents the worldwide communion 12 One may have had recent peeps at contributions for Janet MacInnes, Oban the Church is first and foremost a rooted in a life of communion of the Church in all its diversity. the Pope (6,5) Sacrament of Christ’s presence, with God, so that it reminded us By the way, if you want to read 13 Write Mother a postscript about illness (5) called to share His presence and that we are part of the great com- Lumen Gentium you can now get it 14 Get to grips with a piece of foliage (5) invite the whole human race to munion of saints bound together on Kindle, the Council Fathers 17 One who can speak several languages (8) Scottish Catholic Observer: be in relationship with Him. by one Faith and one Baptism. could never have imagined that. 18 Vest for an unwed character (7) Scotland’s only national Recapturing the Biblical Within this communion model 19 Road surfacing material (6) Catholic weekly newspaper I Patricia Carroll is the Episcopal metaphors of the Body of Christ the universal Church is a commu- 22 Ancient Roman marketplace (5) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. Delegate for Pastoral Resources and the People of God, this docu- nity of communities. This was 23 Peter Pan’s Tinker Bell, for example (5) Registered at the Post Office in the St Andrews and Edinburgh ment focused more on the certainly a move away from the 24 Insane (3) as a newspaper. Church as a saving community popular Catholic imagination of Archdiocese 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 19 2012

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith parents, siblings and teachers to guide us We celebrated with laughter and joyful and help us see the right way, the right songs. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary thing to do. (R) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Time—First Reading Activities Our Lord, we ask you to bless our people G Make blindfolds. Have the children put again, and let us be like streams in the I shall lead them back in mercy—both those who are them on one child at a time or in twos. southern desert. blind and those who are lame. A reading from the book Have a person lead them around. We cried as we went out to plant our seeds. of the prophet Jeremiah 31:7-9 G Wh en we cannot see, we learn to trust. Now let us celebrate as we bring in the crops. Sometimes, we have to trust that others (R) The Lord has done great things for us; The Lord says: “Celebrate and rejoice for know best how to keep us safe. We don’t we are filled with joy. Israel, the greatest nation of all.” Offer see why but we must trust. We cried on the way to plant our seeds, but G praises and shout, ‘rescue your people, We celebrate All Saints and All Souls we will celebrate and shout as we bring in Day. Saints and those who have died and the crops. Lord! Save what’s left of Israel.’ gone before us know how to trust in all that (R) The Lord has done great things for us; “I will bring my people back from that God offers. Saints and those who have gone we are filled with joy. country in the north and from everywhere before us see God face to face. Growing in holiness is really trusting God and Second Reading else. The blind and the lame will be there. ourselves to be all we are created to be. You are a priest for ever, in the line of Expectant mothers and women who are G Mak e a pair of glasses. Talk a little on Melchizedek. A reading from the letter to the about to give birth will return and be part of how we have to ‘see’ things differently Hebrews 5:1-6. when we trust God, Jesus and each other. Brothers and sisters, every high priest is that great crowd. They will cry and pray as I G What you can practice seeing in a new appointed to help others by offering gifts bring them home. They won’t stumble as I way this week? and sacrifices to God because of their sins. will lead them along a level road to streams G Practice with the children repeating the A high priest has weaknesses of his of water. Jesus prayer a number of times. Perhaps, it own, and he feels sorry for foolish and could be printed for them to take home and sinful people. That is why he must offer “I am a father to Israel, and they are my Reflection share with their families. sacrifices for his own sins and for the favourite children.” JESUS continues to ask: “What do you Prayer sins of others. The Word of the Lord want of me?” Bartimaeus is a reminder But no one can have the honour of being to us that each of us has a need to trust. Dear God, you have given us many a high priest simply by wanting to be one. The phrase Bartimaeus uses as his wonderful gifts—the beauty of creation; Only God can choose a priest, and God is prayer is based on an ancient tradition family and friends, Help us to see all the the one who chose Aaron. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one called: The Jesus Prayer. Bartimaeus ways you show us love. Amen. That is how it was with Christ. He reminds us that ‘seeing’ is more than just became a high priest, but not just because week in advance to allow RE teachers and those physical sight. Seeing is about relating to Responsorial Psalm He wanted the honour of being one. It was taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to God and others with trust. 126:1-2ab, 4-5, 6. God who told Him: “You are my Son, In his ‘blindness’ Bartimaeus ‘sees’ an (R) The Lord has done great things for us; because today I have become your Father!” use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment opportunity to trust in Jesus—‘to see.’ we are filled with joy. In another place, God says: “You are a to their teaching materials How do we learn to trust? Just like It seemed like a dream when the Lord priest forever just like Melchizedek.” Bartimaeus, we call out for help—to brought us back to the city of Zion. The Word of the Lord Alleluia Timothy 2:10. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death and brought us life through the Gospel. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Master, grant that I may see. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 10:46-52. Jesus and His disciples went to Jericho and as they were leaving, they were followed by a large crowd. A blind beggar by the name of Bartimaeus son of Timaeus was sitting beside the road. 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BIRTH MEMORIAM DALY LYONS McINALLY 1st Anniversary 5th Anniversary In loving memory of our In loving memory of Michael Treasured and loving memo- mother and grandmother, McGREAD (Mike), a beloved husband, ries of my dear wife, Mary, who Williamina (Ina) Preston, who Martin and Veronica (née dad, father-in-law and granda, died October 23, 2007, a died on October 25, 1990. Dourish) are delighted to who passed away on October devoted mammy and granny. All I ask is that you will remem- announce the birth of a daugh- 17, 2011. Into your hands I commend my ber me at the Altar of the Lord. ter, Caoimhe Maria, at Thank you for the years we spirit. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Princess Royal Maternity Hos- shared, We miss you more than ever. her. pital, Glasgow, on September The love you gave, the way Rest in God’s peace. Inserted by the family. 30, 2012. Both well. you cared, Michael and loving family, Thanks to all staff in atten- Deep in my heart, your mem- Clydebank. MacINNES dance. CLARK, James ory is kept, 5th Anniversary Deo Gratias. 7th Anniversary. Too dearly loved to ever MacDONALD In loving memory of our dear In loving memory of our son, forget. 14th Anniversary mother and grandmother, Mar- AIRD James, died October 18, 2005. Your loving wife May. In loving memory of Bella and garet, who died October 24, MARRIAGE In loving memory of my sister, A light is from our household A smile for all, a heart of Angus MacDonald, of 2007. Letty (née McAleer), who died gone, gold, Bualadubh, Iochdar, who died Your life was love and labour, October 22, 1997. A voice we loved is stilled. One of the best dads this on October 23 and 28, 1998. Your love for your family true, ADAMS – THOMSON Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for A place is vacant in our home, world could hold, R.I.P. You did your best for all of us, At Glasgow University Memo- her. That never can be filled. Silent thoughts of times St Martin, pray for them. We will always remember you. rial Chapel, on October 6, Loved always. Sadly missed. together, Inserted by Lawrence, 88 Fois shiorruidh thor dhi a thig- 2012, by Rev. Fr. John Mary. Mum and Dad. Hold memories that will last Bualadubh, Iochdar. hearna. Keenan, Edward Laurence You bade no one a last forever. Sadly missed by all the family. John Adams, B.Sc., A.C.A., ARMSTRONG farewell, Lorraine, Michael, Desmond 3 East Kilbride. son of Laurie and Jackie MacDONALD Please pray for the soul of our You gave your hand to none, and Yvonne. 14th Anniversary Adams of Sevenoaks, Kent, to dear mother, Jennie Arm- Your spirit flew before we A golden heart stopped In loving memory of our dear Catriona Thomson, MacINTYRE strong, who died on October knew, beating, aunt and great-aunt, Isabella 32nd Anniversary M.B.,Ch.B., only daughter of 19, 1956; also our dear That you from us had gone. Two willing hands are still, (née MacAulay), who died In loving memory of my dear David and Pauline Thomson of father, Thomas Armstrong, From Hugh, Geraldine and The one who did so much for October 23, 1998, also our husband, Ronald, and much Cumbernauld. who died March 12, 1973, and Cara and Frances, Phil, Cath- us, uncle and great-uncle, Angus, loved father and grandfather, Congratulations from both our brother and uncle, Joseph leen, Michael and Evelyn. Is resting at God’s will. who died October 28, 1998. who died October 21, 1980. families. Armstrong, who died Decem- Alasdair, Kevin and Margaret. Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Our Lady of the Isles, pray for ber 16, 1984. CLARK A kiss blown up to the sky so them. him. GOLDEN WEDDING Our Lady of the Assumption, 2nd Anniversary blue, John J. and family, West Inserted by his loving wife pray for them. Please remember to pray for Catch it Granda, it’s just for Gerinish, South Uist. Anne and all the family. Inserted by their loving family. our dear friend, Marie Clark, you. McDONACH – REID who died October 23, 2010. Cara, Kirsty, Zoe and Eilidh. McGINNESS On October 20, 1962, in May the angels lead her into Eternal rest grant unto him, O 11th Anniversary of Catherine St Paul’s Church, Whiteinch, paradise. Lord, McGinness (née Rooney), Austen McDonach married Inserted by her loving friends. And let perpetual light shine who died on October 24, 2001, Margaret Reid with Nuptial upon him, a much loved mum, dearly Mass and Blessing. May he rest in peace. loved granny of James, Neil and Breea, little gran of Claire, EWEN Michael, Mairi Kate and DEATH Of your charity, please pray Niamh. for the repose of the soul of Also remembering our dear Margaret Elizabeth Ewen, dad, James, who died June 1, MacDONALD, Jean who died October 26, 2002, 1994. Peacefully at the Royal Infir- BARKEY dear younger daughter of the On whose souls, sweet Jesus, McKENNA mary, on October 5, 2012, 4th Anniversary late Alexander and Rose Ewen have mercy. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Jean (née Cairney). Beloved In loving memory of my and dear sister of Kathleen. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for mercy on the soul of Peter, wife of the late Archie, much beloved dad, John (Jock), who May she rest in peace. them. who passed away October 25, loved mother of Therese and died October 23, 2008. Requiescant in pace. 1998, aged 66 years, a loving, grandmother to Kieran, Jen- I think about you always, DALY KENNEDY Inserted by the family. caring husband, dad, father-in- nifer, Eamonn and Julie. I talk about you too, 25th Anniversary Please pray for the eternal law and grandpa. Fortified by the rites of the I have such precious memories, In loving memory of our repose of the soul of our dear Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for him. Holy Church. R.I.P. I wish we still had you. devoted mother, Elizabeth, friend, Sheila, who died Octo- Mary, Geraldine, Stuart, Gran Jean shaped our lives Our Lady of Knock, pray for him. who died October 22, 1987; ber 24, 1989. Grandchildren, Gabriel, and will be sorely missed by St Martin de Porres, pray for him. also our dear father, Patrick, St Francis of Assisi, pray for Ethan,Erin and Kal, 130 Ban- all. Also my beloved mum, May, who died June 3, 1958, and her. chory Avenue, Inchinnan. and dear sister, Kathleen. our beloved sister, Ellen, who Inserted by his daughter Isobel. died April 23, 1983. KING (Francis Groves) McKENNA RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM Death can never take away In loving memory of Francy, 20th Anniversary of my dear BARKEY the love we share, dad, papa and pal, who died husband, Daniel, a loving Precious memories of a pre- I am I and you are you, October 9, 2011. father and grandfather, who cious dad and grandad, John All that we were to each other Love you always. died on October 20, 1992. (Jock) Barkey, who died we still are. Requiescat in Pace. Queen of the Most Holy October 23, 2008. With grateful hearts we whis- Rosary, pray for him. Miss and love you. per low, LINDSAY McGOVERN St Pio, pray for him. Sacred Heart and St Anthony, “God bless you Mammy, we 15th Anniversary 1st Anniversary of John Inserted by his loving wife pray for him. love you so.” In loving memory of our dear McGovern, my dear husband, Cathie and family, Cleland. From Margaret, Andy, Yvonne, Your loving family. mother, grandmother and father and grandfather, who Drew, Sharron, Millie, Mhairi We hold you close within our great-grandmother, Joanna, died October 16, 2011. MacLELLAN and Andy. hearts, died on October 14, 1997. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have 9th Anniversary And there you will remain, Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray mercy on him. In loving memory of our dear BARKEY To walk with us throughout our for her. brother, Malcolm (Calum O’REGAN 4th Anniversary lives, From all the family. Beag), who died October 25, 15th Anniversary Remembering Jock Barkey, Until we meet again. McHAFFIE 2003. R.I.P. Please remember in your who died on October 23, 2008. Gentle Jesus, in Heaven LONEY 24th Anniversary. Our Lady of the Isles, pray for prayers, Father Bertie, who Dad you are up there with the above, 47th Anniversary In loving memory of my dear him. died October 22, 1997. best. Give our Granny all our love. Treasured memories of our husband, Alex, devoted Eriskay and away. St Joseph, pray for him. There will be a lot of football Your loving grandchildren. dear father, Bernard (Benny), father, grandfather, father-in- being played, who died on October 18, 1965; law and brother, died October Place Your Intimation MacKINNON Announcing, But mum will be refereeing you. also loved ones gone before 23, 1988. 14th Anniversary Remembering, Also remembering my mum, and after. You were always so thoughtful, In loving memory of Elizabeth Thanking To place an Births, Marriages, May Barkey, who died August On whose souls, sweet Jesus, loving and kind, MacKinnon, who died October Deaths,Anniversaries 2, 2000. have mercy. These are the memories you 22, 1998. St Anthony and St Pio, pray for intimation Queen of the Most Holy left behind. Fois shiorruidh thoir dhi O’ them. Tel: 0141 Rosary, pray for them. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Thighearna, Inserted by your youngest and Inserted by his loving family, him. Agus solus nach diobair most loving daughter 12 Viewfield Road, Inserted by his loving wife, dearrsadh oirre. To place a Family Announcement Contact 241 6106 Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 Jacqueline and Gordon. Coatbridge. Susan. xxx Inserted by Flora and Jim. Friday October 19 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19

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Mother of the Son of God, Lord, No one knows the heartache, STRAIN-O’RIORDAN Immaculate Virgin, assist me And let perpetual light shine That lies behind our smiles, 23rd Anniversary in this my necessity. O Star of upon them, No one knows how many Treasured memories of our the Sea, help me and show May they rest in peace. times much loved mum, Betty, who me herein You are my Mother. Inserted by all the family. We’ve broken down and died on October 22, 1989. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, cried. Always missed, forever loved. Queen of Heaven and Earth, I MacNEIL-MacKINNON If our love could have saved Inserted by daughter Marie humbly beseech You from the MacINTYRE you, and son Paul. bottom of my heart to succour In loving memory of my sister- You would not have died, me in my necessity. There are in-law, Annie, who died on If our tears could bring you none that can withstand Your October 10, 1946, and my back, power. 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A trio of Popes ruling in tumultuous times DR HARRY SCHNITKER, in his new series on the history of the Papacy, speaks of three Popes whose Pontificates coincided with a period of great change A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY

HE period after the death of French, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese similar to that of the Pope, or the Patri- poverty in France was applied to the (Above from left to right) Popes Simplicius, St Leo I the Great in 461AD archs of Antioch and Alexandria. How- Gelasius and Symmachus were influential and so on. In the north, a Germanic cul- whole of the Western Church. This is a Pontiffs in the Church’s history who ruled in is marked by a number of tural landscape emerged in vast swathes ever, St Simplicius had some powerful strong reminder of the vital role the the fifth and sixth centuries, a time in which trends. Firstly, there is the of the British Isles, in what is now the allies, in particular the monks in the Church now played in the provision of Europe was undergoing great change demise of the last vestiges of Low Countries and in parts of northern east, and the ordinary man and woman what we would call social care. official Roman power. Secondly, there is France. In many cases this led to a dis- in the street in Constantinople, who St Gelasius’ saintliness was remark- the gradual increase of Byzantine, that is appearance of the Church, as, for exam- together could put enormous pressure able, and shows the growing influence petence to sit in judgement on the suc- TEast Roman, influence in Italy, which ple, in southern England. on any emperor. of monasticism. He was renowned for cessor of St Peter. Backed with this type culminated in the conquest of Rome by Such changes in a period of a cen- Ultimately, the Monophysite question his prayer life and for contributing very of support, St Symmachus managed to the Byzantines. Finally, there was the tury-and-a-half are hard to comprehend, was to continue until the Islamic con- significantly to the development of the weather the storm, and turn his attention consolidation of the Germanic kingdoms and, indeed, there has been nothing in quest of the Middle East and Egypt in Liturgy. He compiled the basis of a to strengthening the threatened Church that succeeded the Roman Empire. All Europe quite like it since. Even the cat- the seventh century, but with Papal Missal that, in the next century, would in the west. of these were formidable challenges to aclysmic changes caused by the two moral support the orthodox party man- be completed and receive his name, and He managed to establish a good rela- the Papacy. world wars were not as seismic. It took aged to gain control over Constantino- wrote numerous hymns. There is some- tionship with the Merovingian Franks, At the same time, the Pontifical office some very gifted Popes to deal with ple and Anatolia during St Simplicius’ thing incredibly modern about this at this time still on the periphery of the went through a period of unprecedented them, and it is curious—or providen- Papacy. In the west, he managed to find Pope: he managed to combine issues of Church, but soon to become the domi- prestige and growth, which diminished tial—that in times of deep crisis the a modus vivendi with the Germanic con- social justice, political stability with nant power in the west. He also set up a only as the attempt by the Byzantine Church seems to be able to elect Popes queror of Italy, Odoacer, who was an liturgy and the development of the laity, fund to support the North African bish- Emperor, Justinian, to reconquer the that are equipped to deal with anything. adherent of Arianism. In France and and all that in a very brief Pontificate of ops, who were severely persecuted by western half of the old Roman Empire Spain, he managed to ensure continued only four years. their Arian Vandal overlords. In Spain gained strength. Supporting the rise of et us examine a few of the men communication with the bishops, who and southern France, he intervened Papal prestige were a number of factors. holding the Keys of St Peter dur- were slowly becoming crucial props for nother very strong figure from in quarrels between bishops, and The Church became the repository of ing this period. During the long the various Germanic kings. this period is Pope St Sym- increased Papal prestige north of the Romanitas, of the idea of Rome. In LPontificate of St Simplicius (468- St Gelasius I’s Pontificate (492- machus (498-514AD). His Pon- Alps. It was some achievement for a practice, bishops became the de facto 483AD), the Papacy became the bul- 496AD) was short, but rather symbolic tificateA was a troubled one. Supporters Pope whose Pontificate was marked by governors of cities and towns all over wark of orthodoxy. In the east, the for the transformation of Europe from of the Byzantine Emperor, who wished strife and violence. the former empire, as exemplified in the Roman or Byzantine Empire was con- the Roman Empire into what we now to reduce Papal influence in Constan- Not all Popes escaped unscathed pages of the Historia Francorum by vulsed by the long-standing struggle call the Middle Ages. St Gelasius man- tinople, attempted to enforce their own from the worldly strife around them. Bishop Gregory of Tours. between orthodox and Monophysite aged to finally remove the last vestige candidate. As a result, Laurentius Poor St John I died in King Theodric’s Staying in Tours, we find the phe- Christians, now gaining new intensity of paganism from Rome, the Luper- became the first anti-Pope in almost a prison, after his return from Constan- nomenon of monastic life appearing in as rival claimants to the imperial throne calia. This was the feast for the wolf century. Violence between supporters tinople. There, the Emperor Justin had the west. St Martin, a former Roman took sides. Those following the ortho- who suckled the founders of the City of marked much of the Papacy of St Sym- embraced orthodoxy, and was clamping soldier, became a monastic recluse, and doxy of the Council of Chalcedon Rome, and was marked by animal sacri- machus, who was also plagued by the down on Arians. It must have worried monastic settlements sprang up all over pinned their hopes on Simplicius, but fices. Although the Senate, which still ambivalent attitude of the Gothic ruler Theodric, and the Pope paid with his the West. By the time of St Gregory the his ability to act was limited. survived, objected, St Gelasius finally of Italy, Theodoric. The king’s Arianism life. To Gregory of Tours, he was a mar- Great, the Holy Rule of St Benedict had The Western Empire ceased to exist abolished the feast, thus symbolically and his official allegiance to Constan- tyr, and it is somewhat odd he was been committed to paper, and the future even in name within a decade of his bringing the old Republic and its Impe- tinople did little to ensure his support never recognised as such. Popes Felix direction of monasticism in the West accession to the Papal throne, and all he rial successor to an end. for the Pope. IV, Boniface II, John II and Agapetus I was consolidated. had was the moral authority of the suc- St Gelasius was deeply concerned The strong organisation of the Italian all were, more or less, clients of the There were major cultural changes, cessor of St Peter. Even this was being with the growing poverty in Rome and Church during the previous Pontificates Gothic Kings of Italy, and worked on too. Latin underwent significant change, undermined, as the Patriarch of Con- all over the west, and ensured that Pope now came to the rescue: forced to hold their behalf. This came to an end only and slowly morphed into the Romance stantinople, the capital of the Eastern St Simplicius’ruling that a quarter of all a synod to judge the Pope, the bishops as the Byzantine armies swept into Italy languages we are familiar with: Italian, Roman Empire, was elevated to a status Church funds be used to alleviate declared that they did not have the com- and conquered Rome in 536AD. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 19 2012 Celebrating Life Bishop Devine has a knight to remember By Tom Knight Do you have a special occasion from your parish BLANTYRE Council 490 of the Knights of St Columba welcomed or a celebration at your Bishop Joseph Devine to their annual school that you wish to ball for what may be his last time as share with the SCO? If so, Bishop of Motherwell. A long supporter of the Knights in Moth- e-mail Dan McGinty: erwell Diocese, Bishop Devine took the [email protected] opportunity to thank them for their great work throughout the diocese during his time as bishop, remarking sadly that after sub- mitting his request for retiral to Pope Bene- dict XVI he is now awaiting news of his successor and may never join the knights as EWTN PROGRAMMES bishop for their annual celebration again. Addressing the knights after dinner, (Above) John Brennan, the grand knight of the SUN 21 OCTOBER OUR LADY OF FATIMA AND THE Bishop Devine spoke of the help they had Blantyre Council 490 of the Knights of St 9AM FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION given him throughout his 29 years as bishop Columba, and his guests at the annual ball CANONISATION MASS WED 24 OCTOBER and the ‘consummate ease’ with which they attended by Bishop Joseph Devine. (Below) Bob performed their duties throughout the dio- 1PM 1PM Barbour and two fellow golden jubilarians: John cese and beyond, stewarding many major Carragher and Archie Stuart LIVE HOLY MASS HOLY MASS events at the national shrine in Carfin. PICS: JIM HOEY 3.30PM 9PM The service of individual members was MARY'S DOWRY PRESENTS OUR LADY OF FATIMA AND THE also recognised at the ball, with Bob Bar- 6PM FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION bour, one of three Blantyre Knights of St Columba to reach his golden jubilee in 2012, speak of the exemplary work carried out by THE WORLD OVER THURS 25 OCTOBER being honoured with a presentation from Mr Barbour through the many projects 10PM 1PM Bishop Devine and Province 16 provincial organised and administered by the Knights VATICANO HOLY MASS Grand Knight John Brennan, to mark his 50 of St Columba, and of the great help given to 11PM 8PM years of service to the order. him by his wife in the events and pro- BENEDICTION EWTN LIVE Mr Brennan also took the opportunity to grammes they have been involved in. MON 22 OCTOBER 9PM 1PM OUR LADY OF FATIMA AND THE LIVE HOLY MASS FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION Apostleship of the Sea make 7PM 9.30PM EWTN ON LOCATION THE NAPA MISSION FOR TRUTH waves with Stirling Catenians INSTITUTE'S 2ND ANNUAL FRI 26 OCTOBER CONFERENCE: CATHOLICS IN 1PM THE Apostleship of the Sea a great credit to the Apostleship THE NEXT AMERICA HOLY MASS joined with the Stirling Cate- of the Sea,” Stirling President 8.30PM 8PM nians as the two groups took John Oates said. “We feel it is MY COUNTRY, MY FAITH: THE WORLD OVER part in a special evening to very important to support the raise awareness of the char- Apostleship of the Sea as it is a IRELAND 9PM ity and the work they do Catholic charity founded here 9PM OUR LADY OF FATIMA AND THE throughout the world. in Scotland. OUR LADY OF FATIMA AND THE FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION Deacon Richard Haggerty, “This has helped enormously FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION 9.30PM one of two Apostleship of the to raise further awareness about TUES 23 OCTOBER SAVOURING OUR FAITH Sea port chaplains in Scotland, the good work they do.” was welcomed to the Westlands The evening concluded with 1PM SAT 27 OCTOBER Hotel in Dunblane, just a short a vote of thanks by Br Andy LIVE HOLY MASS 1PM journey from the port of Grange- McDonald—an ex-naval man 8PM HOLY MASS mouth, where Deacon Haggerty and one of a growing number of THE JOURNEY HOME 7PM is based, as the guest speaker Apostleship of the Sea volun- 9PM ETERNAL CITY (THE) for the Catenian evening. teers—who was assured of Speaking of his own duties many more volunteers from the serving the Firths of Clyde and Catenian community after Forth and of the wider roles learning about the dangers LAY READERS’ GUIDE played throughout the world by faced by those working at sea. the Apostleship of the Sea, Dea- by Fr John Breslin con Haggerty gave an inspiring John Oates (Stirling president), insight into the pastoral care Richard Haggarty (AoS Deacon), work carried out in ports across Euan McArthur (AoS National the world. Development Officer for Scotland) SUNDAY OCTOBER 21 “Deacon Richard Haggarty is and Andy McDonald (MBE) Sunday 29B. Isaiah 53:10-11. Response: May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you. Hebrews 4:14-16. Mark 10:35-45. MONDAY Ephesians 2:1-10. Response: He made us, we belong to him. Luke 12:13-21. TUESDAY Ephesians 2:12-22. Response: The Lord speaks peace to his people. Luke 12:35-38. WEDNESDAY Ephesians 3:2-12. Response: With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Luke 12:39-48. Bishop Devine bids farewell to fundraiser, and accepts £600 for MISSIO BISHOP Joseph Devine vis- of dedicated work through the The sponsored walk saw Darngavil, Meikle Drumgray, THURSDAY ited the MISSIO Scotland charity and the great contribution nearly 70 participants, from as Ballochney, Arden and Bar- Ephesians 3:14-21. Response: The Lord fills the office in Coatbridge as staff made to their cause, presenting far afield as Inverness, come blues—once thriving villages but earth with his love. Luke 12:49-53. and volunteers took the her with an Apostolic Blessing together to walk through the now mere memories for those opportunity to bid farewell to (above left) and expressing great now deserted former Lanark- who were born and lived there. FRIDAY one of their colleagues after admiration for her plan to con- shire mining communities. Thanks to their efforts, almost Ephesians 4:1-6. Response: Such are the men 10 years of service. tinue voluntary fundraising work After Mass in St David’s £600 was raised for MISSIO, who seek your face, O Lord. Luke 12:54-59. During his appearance, for an on behalf of MISSIO Scotland. Church, Plains, celebrated by Fr and Bishop Devine was Episcopal Commission for Mis- The meeting also presented Tom Devlin in thanksgiving for delighted to accept the offering, SATURDAY sion meeting, Bishop Devine Bishop Devine with the opportu- the lives for those who lived in presented by Jim and Rena Gal- Ephesians 4:7-16. Response: I rejoiced when I joined members of MISSIO nity to receive a cheque, raised those mining villages, the walk- lagher, to continue to support the heard them say: let us go to Godʼs house. Scotland in their praise for through a ‘Lost Villages’ spon- ers made their way through Whi- work being undertaken by MIS- Luke 13:1-9. Theresa Oaks for her many years sored walk, on behalf of MISSIO. terigg, Craigmauchen, Stanrigg, SIO Scotland (above right). Friday October 19 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH MISSIONS MESSAGE 23

BISHOPS ENGAGEMENTS

CARDINAL O’BRIEN Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh www.archdiocese-edinburgh.org.uk

MON OCT 22 11AM Meeting of Episcopal Council, Gillis Centre; 7PM Meeting of Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, St Peter in Chains, Inverkeithing. FRI 26 10AM Meeting with His Excellency Werner Romero, the Ambassador of El Salvador, St Bennet’s.

ARCHBISHOP TARTAGLIA Archbishop of Glasgow, www.rcag.org.uk

THU OCT 4-MON 29 Synod on the New Evangelisation, Rome.

BISHOP DEVINE Motherwell, www.rcdom.org.uk

TUE OCT 23 1.30PM Mass, St Bartholomew’s PS, Coatbridge. FRI 26 1.30PM Pre- Confirmation visit, St Athanasius PS, Continental mission and Carluke. BISHOP CUNNINGHAM making a house a home Galloway, www.gallowaydiocese.org.uk Scottish priest FR COLIN MacINNES, SATOCT 27 11AM Diocesan Safeguarding a missionary living and working in MISSIONS MESSAGE Team Meeting, Diocesan Offices. Atahualpa, Ecuador, this month speaks BISHOP TOAL of the Misión Continental and problems Argyll and the Isles, www.rcdai.org.uk he has faced in providing housing SUN OCT 21 Masses in Mallaig and Morar. ISIÓN Continental—the different aspects of the Faith that we have Fr Colin MacInnes meeting a group of parishioners name rings rather presump- prepared with them. They then discuss with in the street to attend to their needs as part of the tuous and it more relates to the group as how best to live out these teach- Misión Continental BISHOP GILBERT a Hollywood movie, Amer- ings and make faith relevant to their daily Aberdeen, www.dioceseofaberdeen.com ican style, than a solemn lives. The course is based on scripture and on house, passed the capital into the general document by the hierarchy of Latin America the person of Jesus in an attempt to make fund, and so I had more money available to and the Caribbean Church. But, as they say, religion a process of getting to know and love build another home. More and more people SUN OCT 21 11.15AM Mass, St Joseph’s, factM can be stranger than fiction. Christ as our Saviour and to be able to live joined the project and to date there are 60 Woodside; 3PM Polish Mass, St Mary’s It was not expected that the bishops would the way of life He has shown us in the families housed and more houses are being Cathedral; Mass, King’s College, be so bold, but as they gathered in the grand Gospels. From these groups other ‘mission- built with the money they advance. 6.30PM Brazilian Basilica of La Aparecida they aries’ arise and, with an increased number, It all sounds quite simple but I can assure Aberdeen. MON 22 3PM Meeting French showed greater courage than was expected of we hope to cover the whole parish. We shall you it has not been simple in any way what- community. THU 25 10AM Regional them.All countries, dioceses and parishes were then be available for other parishes who wish soever and the project has been a mill stone Ecumenical Team Meeting, Bishop’s House. to mobilise the laity, provide training courses in to participate in the Misión Continental. round my neck for the past eight years. For pastoral theology and send them on their way example, when I was at home in Scotland SAT27 6PM Mass, St Peter’s Castlegate, to form study groups in parishes, colleges, and owards the end of my time in my pre- some crooks falsified title deeds of the land, Aberdeen. in all institutions prepared to receive them. The vious parish in Quito, a generous copied my passport—maybe from Inter- plan was approved and applauded through- American offered me a sum of money net—signature and all pertinent documents out the continent until it came to the fine for a special project to help the people of that in order to sell the property, pretending that AUXILIARY BISHOP ROBSON detail of putting it into practice. Tarea. As children of these families who had they had been authorised of St Andrews and Edinburgh Most priests have 20-30,000 parishioners originally moved into the then invaded area When I came off the plane a police squad and find their time taken up in celebrating as squatters were now grown up and were should have been waiting for me in order to Masses, funerals, Baptisms, Marriages, Cat- themselves looking to setting up home and carry me off to jail but they gave me a day or MON OCT 22-FRI 26 Annual Retreat. echesis and parish administration; most laity starting a family, I decided to buy a few two to clarify matters. I am still processing have been dormant for the past three cen- hectares of land, divide it into lots, and offer the matter through the courts, though I have turies and do not take readily to be roused it to them. It seemed a simple enough oper- legal documents to show that I was out of from their dreamy slumbers. In a word, the ation and for a moment I forgot that I was in the country at the time the sale was made FOLLOW THE SCOTTISH proposal has not taken off like a tropical for- Ecuador where legislation changes with and when the documents were signed. As far CATHOLIC OBSERVER est fire urged on by a good north westerly every change of government. as the law is concerned this fact is no more Scottish gale. Before the lots were ready for distribution than a helpful detail and the process must be AT SCO_NEWS ON At the same time it is a plan that I have a law was passed that demanded that lots carried through: providing witnesses, TWITTER. been working on over the past six years and could only be sold or donated to people— notarising documents and so on. It is just all one which is slowly budding if not as yet and I had 240 lots on my hands—where in a day’s work. Be first to find out giving an abundant harvest. With the help of infrastructure had already been established. I ask myself if it has been worth it all. I the latest news. a young lady who had spent a few years in a I had no money to provide electricity, would not like to give expression to my feel- convent and has done a number of courses potable water, streets, but I could not just ings at the moment but the families who in catechetics and human development we abandon the project so I put the lots on offer have now been housed for around £18- have formed and instructed groups of peo- to those who wished to invest in a future 20,000 seem quite happy with the deal. ple for going into the community to evange- home. A sufficient number enlisted into the I lise. They visit homes and invite those scheme and I started building the houses If anyone wishes to support Fr Colin VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT interested in taking part in the programme to using the money of the group for progres- MacInnesʼ missionary effort, donations can commit themselves to weekly meetings for a sively building each house. As each house be made out to Scottish Catholic Observer period of three months. was completed the beneficiary would get a Charity Appeal, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow, HTTP://WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK Each week the missionaries explain the loan in order to buy it. They then bought the G2 6BT