PRIMARY PUPILS bring Fatima ACROSS JUMBULANCE blessed by Devotion Team’s Rosary project to Cardinal Keith O’Brien at Mass fruition in feast day Mass at for the charity celebrated St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow. Page 4 at Carfin Grotto. Page 2

No 5467 www.sconews.co.uk Friday May 18 2012 | £1 National archives set for Aberdeen move I Decision to move part of historic Church collection out of Edinburgh has been criticised by academics By Ian Dunn ing holdings and return many of these significant documents to the area in which they originated.” SCOTLAND’S bishops this week confirmed Professor Margaret Ross, head of the College of that the Edinburgh-based national archives of Arts and Social Sciences at Aberdeen University, the Catholic Church in Scotland is soon to be said she was excited at the prospect of research the divided, with a large part moving to Aberdeen new collection would bring. University and the remainder eventually “The University of Aberdeen has an outstand- being returned to dioceses of origin. ing research pedigree in history and divinity,” she While Archbishop Mario Conti, president of the said. “Bringing these important collections to Heritage Commission of the Bishops’ Conference Aberdeen will provide further opportunities for of Scotland said, ‘the whole Catholic community academic research and collaboration.” is indebted to Aberdeen University for this fruitful outcome,’ the decision on the future of the Scot- Dissent tish Catholic Archive at Columba House in the However, the larger academic community has capital is controversial and faces fierce criticism. strongly disagreed with the assessment that Professor Tom Devine said he was ‘saddened’ Aberdeen is the best location for this collection by the announcement, which he said ‘has not from the archives. brought much credit to the Catholic Church in Jenny Wormald, of the school of history, clas- Scotland.’ He is among several opponents to the sics and archaeology at Edinburgh University, and Church’s plans within the Scottish academic com- chair of the Society for Scottish Medieval and munity who wish the entire archive to remain at Renaissance Studies, said she believed the move its current location. would be a ‘disaster.’ “The archive at Columba House is a great Church decision archive,” she said. “It has raised the image of the Archbishop Conti of Glasgow has given his full Church in world scholarship and, indeed, changed backing to the decision to relocate part of the the Church as a whole. Academically this decision archive to Aberdeen, where he was once bishop. makes no sense.” “At a time when the future location of the pre- Karly Kehoe, of Glasgow Caledonian Univer- restoration archival material belonging to the Scot- sity, and secretary of the Scottish Catholic Histor- tish Catholic Heritage Collections Trust was under ical Association, also stressed her opposition. consideration, the offer from Aberdeen University, “At a time when the scholarly community’s inter- to accept it on a 30-year loan and display it along- est in the history of the Catholic Church in Scotland side other appropriate collections was carefully as a national institution is growing, it is disappoint- The decision to move the national archives of the considered and prudently accepted,” the arch- Aberdeen despite unanimous opposition from schol- Catholic Church away from Columba House in Edin- ing that Archbishop Conti has taken this decision,” bishop said. “The intention of the trustees was to arly users, past and present, both Catholic and non- burgh—with a large part being relocated to Aberdeen she said. “I am even more disappointed that this preserve the material in its integrity and make it Catholic alike, of Columba House in Edinburgh,” the University (above left)—has been backed by Archbishop decision has been taken without consultation.” available to scholars, students and post-graduate professor said. “There is no evidence that these indi- Mario Conti (top) but has come in for criticism from A similar note was struck by Professor Charles researchers in conditions that ensured both its viduals and lay interests were ever afforded the academics such as Professor Tom Devine (bottom) McKean of Dundee University, who said the deci- security and its expert care.” opportunity of consultation before a detailed consid- sion had been made with an ‘extraordinary lack of The material due to be sent to Aberdeen Univer- eration was given to the important issues at stake.” consultation with the growing number of scholars sity is that which predates 1878, the date of the Professor Devine added that he and other promi- who use this resource.’ restoration of the Scottish hierarchy. Plans are now nent historians had ‘vehemently protested in pub- was the right choice,” he said. “At the present “It goes against the Church’s stated ambition to underway to ensure it is there in time for the open- lic about the potential breakup of the archives in time, running Columba House takes money out of foster and encourage the understanding of the ing of the new facility at the university in autumn the national press’ and written to members of the the collection plate, so it makes sense to hand over place of the Catholic Church in Scottish history,” of this year. The rest of the Scottish Catholic bishops’ conference on the issues but had received the care of part of the collection to Aberdeen Uni- he said. “To many researchers, this relocation will Archive will remain at Columba House for now but little response. versity’s state-of-the art facility while the material imply more distant travel, quite probably entailing there are plans to ultimately return items to their “I can report that as a result, members of the from after 1878 will ultimately be returned to its overnight stays—thus reducing the general acces- diocese of origin, according to Church sources. scholarly community in Scotland have been aston- various diocese of origin, much as the Glasgow sibility/affordability of using the material. So this ished at the apparent discourtesy shown them,” he Archdiocese currently maintains its own archive.” move could well stall the recent growth in Scot- Disappointment said. Professor Ian Diamond, principal and vice-chan- tish Catholic historical research, and its integra- Professor Devine told the SCO this week that cellor of Aberdeen University, agreed that the mate- tion within broader Scottish historical research. while ‘any further plea for a reconsideration may Aberdeen rial would be best looked after at his institution. “The concern that it will relegate Catholic his- now be redundant,’ he wished to place on the Ronnie Convery, spokesman for Archbishop “Our state-of-the-art Special Collections Centre torical research back to where it used to be, on the record his ‘profound disappointment at the man- Conti, said the historians’ opinions had been heard is one of the best facilities in Scotland, attracting fringe, is shared by scholars [within] and far ner in which this process has been managed.’ but were simply ‘not agreed with.’ students, scholars and visitors from across the beyond Scotland.” “The most historically valuable archives of the “The bishops’ conference discussed this matter world,” he said. “The Scottish Catholic Archive Catholic Church in Scotland are now destined for last week and were completely unanimous that this and the Blairs Library will complement our exist- I [email protected]

UCM ANNUAL KEVIN McKENNA ST ANDREW’S general meetings answers his critics Cathedral wins put the spotlight in part two of his national award firmly on marriage personal selection for extensive and family of inspiring people restoration project INSPIRATION

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Cardinal O’Brien checks in at Carfin to bless a new Across Jumbulance ON... SPOTLIGHT

By Martin Dunlop (Above) Cardinal Keith O’Brien blessing the new Jumbulance at Carfin Grotto and (left) blessing a CARDINAL Keith O’Brien pilgrim at the dedication. (Above joined pilgrims, volunteers right) Celebrating a Thanksgiving and trustees of Across charity Mass at the Glass Chapel at Carfin Grotto on Sunday, PICS: PAUL McSHERRY as he celebrated Mass and blessed a new Jumbulance, which will ensure sick pil- of the Lourdes 2012 pilgrimage grims can travel to Lourdes season—on Sunday afternoon in comfort. before celebrating Mass at Carfin Across runs weekly pilgrim- Grotto’s Glass Chapel. ages to Lourdes between Easter carry sick pilgrims to Lourdes, Archbishop Vincent Nichols, and November and its new Jum- accompanied by able-bodied leader of the Catholic Church in bulance was on display at Carfin nurses, doctors and helpers. England and Wales, had previ- Cardinal Keith O’Brien and Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow joined Province 22 of the Catenian on Sunday, with Cardinal Cardinal O’Brien, accompa- ously blessed the Across Jumbu- Association at a celebration dinner in honour of the order’s grand president, Tony Godden, who has O’Brien taking time to view the nied by Deacon Jim Aitken, lance when it was unveiled to the concluded his one-year appointment. Mr Godden is pictured with his wife, Kelly, Cardinal O’Brien, superb facilities on board. blessed the new Jumbulance and public outside Westminster Archbishop Conti, Mgr Alistair Lawson, George Brand, province 22 director, and his wife, Yvonne, George The Jumbulance is a specially dedicated it to the memory of St Cathedral earlier this year. and Irene Macdonald, Geoff and Patricia Smith and Betty Laing at the celebration dinner, which was held at Cairn Hotel, Bathgate, last Friday PIC: PAUL McSHERRY designed vehicle with ambulance Bernadette—With Bernadette status, specially constructed to Praying the Rosary is the theme I [email protected]

UCM annual general meetings put the spotlight on marriage and family

diocesan chaplains Fr David land there would be a nationwide “So many young people are praise the commitment made by (Above left) Cardinal Keith O’Brien CARDINAL Keith O’Brien at the UCM AGM in Coatbridge and joined members of the Brown, Glasgow Archdiocese, Marriage and Family Sunday brought up in a society which the members in their parishes and (above) Bishop Vincent Logan at the Union of Catholic Mothers Fr Damien Gilhooley, Mother- called by the Catholic Church on does not in any way acknowl- to the formation of future priests Dunkeld UCM AGM in Alva (UCM) from across Scot- well Diocese, and Fr Ross Sunday August 26 this year. edge the beautiful teachings of in the diocese. ABOVE LEFT PIC: PAUL McSHERRY land at the organisation’s Crichton, Argyll and the Isles Cardinal O’Brien spoke of the Jesus or indeed the teachings of Bishop Logan celebrated Mass national AGM and Bishop Diocese, at the Conforti Insti- necessity of good preparation for the Church with regard to the for the mothers at St John Vian- While its members’ efforts Vincent Logan joined tute, Coatbridge at the weekend. those considering married life, Sacrament of Matrimony,” Car- ney’s Church, Alva. Fr Thomas would continue, reduced num- Dunkeld UCM at its AGM. Emphasising the Church’s as well as for those considering dinal O’Brien said. “At times, Shields, parish priest of St John’s bers have led to the branch clo- The cardinal, Episcopal strong opposition to same-sex priesthood or religious life. it seems as if this present gen- in Perth, concelebrated the Mass sure decision. Mrs Parker said director of the UCM, celebrated ‘marriage,’ the cardinal used the The cardinal indicated that it eration of young people simply along with Canon Michael Mil- she hoped that the triennial Mass for the mothers alongside event to announce that in Scot- is necessary as never before that ‘do as they want’ with no ton, administrator of St Andrew’s rally, due to take place in St full and adequate preparation regard to the moral values Cathedral, Dundee, before the Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, for marriage always be given. which should have been handed ladies of the UCM gathered in next year, would help to EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 He emphasised the importance on to them at an early age.” the church hall during which the encourage new membership. Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. of the role of members of the At the recent Dunkeld AGM, branches from Dunkeld gave Bishop Logan spoke of his UCM in such preparation—as Pauline Parker, president of the their annual reports. sadness at the news of the clo- 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. they themselves as mothers and Dunkeld UCM, presented Bishop The Dunkeld AGM was sure of the Alva branch, recall- Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. indeed grandmothers are ‘aware Vincent Logan of Dunkeld with a dominated by the sad news ing the commitment made by Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] of the many influences affecting cheque from the UCM for the that, after 62 years of good the members in their parishes for free monthly posted programme guide and the views of our young people Diocesan Ecclesiastical Students work, the Alva Branch of the and to the formation of future visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. in society today.’ Fund, prompting the bishop to organisation was to close. priests in the diocese. Friday May 18 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3

Scottish hierachy leads delegation SCIAF is putting hunger on the map to Dublin’s Eucharistic Congress CARDINAL Keith O’Brien, president of the Bishops’Con- Catholic charity calls on Scotland to support its work on hunger in the developing world ference of Scotland, will attend the 50th International By Martin Dunlop “I would make a simple porridge just so Eucharistic Congress they (the children) could have something (IEC2012) taking place in CATHOLIC aid agency SCIAF last to fill their bellies,” she added. “Before, I Dublin June 10-17. week launched a new campaign call- would go to the market and wish I could Cardinal O’Brien, Archbishop of ing on people across Scotland to sup- afford to buy cabbages to feed my St Andrews and Edinburgh, will port its work in combating hunger in children. preside over Morning Prayer at Africa, Asia and Latin America. “Now I am able to grow them myself. I the Congress on Tuesday June One in seven people go to bed hungry am even making money. Feeding my chil- 12. The cardinal heads up a Scot- every night, with the total number of hun- dren and having leftovers to sell at the tish delegation to the Dublin gry people amounting to more than the market is a big change for me.” event. Of Scotland’s eight-strong populations of the European Union, the Mechu added that, thanks to her train- hierarchy,Archbishop Mario Patrick’s Day and he lived there US and Canada combined, while one in ing, she can now grow vegetables all year Conti and Bishops Philip until his family moved to Scot- four children suffers from malnutrition. round, even in times when there is no rain, Tartaglia, Joseph Toal and Joseph land. SCIAF is working on many levels to such as the drought which affected more Devine will also attend the con- More than 1000 pilgrims are address the huge problem of hunger than 13 million people across Southern gress, plus national delegate Aux- already registered to attend from throughout the world and its multiple Africa last year. iliary Bishop-designate Stephen the UK with up to 25,000 pil- causes, which include poverty, unfair “I don’t think I will face major prob- Robson. grims expected to attend each day international trading systems and climate lems again,” she said. Scottish-based Permanent at Dublin’s RDS, including change. Deacon Tony Schmitz is one of 12,000 international pilgrims rep- Inspiration the speakers at the congress and resenting more than 100 different Donations Ms Currie added that the ‘inspiring story his address titled, The Permanent countries. The charity’s new fundraising appeal of Mechu Dayo’ and her family in Diaconate: A Partnership in Min- On June 17, more than 80,000 highlights how the generosity of donors in Impact on people Ethiopia shows ‘the real difference people istry, will discuss the role of the people are expected to gather and Scotland can make a difference to people As part of its new campaign, SCIAF has in Scotland can make through their dona- deacon in modern ministry. celebrate Statio Orbis, the Final in developing countries, who would oth- written to supporters highlighting the tions and support for SCIAF. “Table waiters without the Mass, of the 50th International erwise go to bed hungry. story of 40-year-old Mechu Dayo who “Having enough food to eat is a bless- tips: that’s what we are,” he said. Eucharistic Congress 2012 at “Global poverty is a huge problem lives in Ethiopia with her children ing—but it is also a human right,” she “What is a deacon? Why does Croke Park Stadium. which cannot be ignored,” Lorraine Cur- (above). After receiving seeds and agri- said. “No mother should have to see her the Church need them? What part rie, SCIAF’s head of international pro- cultural training—through SCIAF and children go hungry. does a deacon play in collabora- I Link to Congress website grammes, said. “Over 925 million people partners including the UK’s Department “It is vital that we work with people in tive ministry? Is he ordained for http://www.iec2012.ie do not have enough to eat and 98 per cent for International Development and the poor communities so that they can make service in diocese or parish? I Link to Deacon Tony Schmitz’s of them live in developing countries. Aposotolic Vicariate of Hossana in their own way out of poverty. We also These are some of the questions I event http://www.iec “SCIAF and our partners are working Ethiopia—she is now able to grow continue to put pressure on politicians and will address in this presentation.” 2012.ie/index.jsp?p=108&n=14 every day of the year to give people the drought-resistant vegetables such as car- businesses to make decisions that benefit The congress has elements of 4&a=21210) direct support and assistance they need so rots, cabbages and chillies. Mechu told people in developing countries. a homecoming for Cardinal I More from Deacon Schmitz they can provide enough food for them- SCIAF and her supporters how she and “People can support SCIAF through O’Brien who has strong links on pages 12-13 selves, either by growing it themselves or her children used to go hungry on a their prayers, their gifts, and their actions. with Ireland. He was born in Bal- More from Deacon Schmitz on earning enough money so they can pro- regular basis. We hope people will give whatever they lycastle, County Antrim on St pages 12-13 vide for themselves and their families. “My husband is a farmer and he does can in support of this appeal to help us SCIAF’s appeal will enable us to continue daily labour work to support us,” she said. build a more just world.” to provide life-saving support. I would ask “But the money he brings is not enough to everyone to give whatever they can so that feed all of us. Three of my girls go to school. I To make a donation to SCIAF’s Hunger Appeal visit http://www.sciaf.org.uk or Thomas Marin James Scott we can help more people to become free One of my boys had to drop out to support Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors of hunger.” the family because life is so difficult. call SCIAF on 0141 354 5555. “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of giving undivided attention, and personal service 24 24 hour care and a level of service Glasgow U-turn on hours a day... make it second to none. The only independent, Orange marches? Thai chldren’s visit ends on low note affordable.” family-owned business in the area. Thomas Marin 1926 By Ian Dunn Let our family look after your family The leader of Glasgow City Three generations later, his words are just Council has told the Orange as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh EH15 2DA Order that the city’s policy THE Thai children’s group 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or Edinburgh EH1 1SX Tel: 0131 669 6333 on actively reducing its num- visiting Scotland in memory 0131 556 6874 (24 hrs) or 0131 669 1285 (24hrs) bers of parades was ‘wrong’ of murdered Scottish 7 Bridge Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AA and that it will be revised Catholic teenager Reamonn Tel: 0131 665 6925 now Labour is back in Gormley have been subjected power. to vile sectarian abuse online. Prior to the recent local coun- The abuse was posted beneath cil elections, Gordon Matheson, Youtube videos of the children, www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk leader of Glasgow City Council, whom Reamonn worked with dur- told a hustings of Orange Order ing his gap year, because they were members that he would ‘hold his singing while wearing Celtic Foot- hands up’ and admit a ground- ball Club tops. The abuse con- breaking approach to reducing tributed to Glasgow City Council’s marches in the city was flawed. decision to tell the group that they LLOURDESOURDES Councillor Matheson, whose could not wear Celtic tops, or sing FFromrom EEdinburghdinburgh 66thth & 113th3th JJulyuly Labour administration was songs linked to Celtic Football The Thai group during and visit to Francis of Assisi Primary School returned with a large majority, Club, while visiting area schools. Edinburgh PIC: PAUL McSHERRY in Baillieston, Glasgow, last week promised a senior councillor The Thai children from the and John Ogilive High School in MManchesteranchester ttoo LourdesLourdes would oversee a review. Good Child Foundation, raising Hamilton, the school attended by DDeparturesepartures everyevery SSaturdayaturday Glasgow’s Catholic commu- money for children with Downs context of school uniforms. We Reamonn Gormley. 7 NNightsights ffromrom ££674674 nity has expressed concern that syndrome during their visit to don’t solve disagreement pretend- Eddie Morrison, John Ogilvie the large number of Orange Scotland, learned some of their ing difference doesn’t exist we do headteacher, said the children’strip SSpecialpecial OOffersffers Order Marches in the city encour- Celtic songs from Reamonn. Their it by celebrating and tolerating dif- to his school had nothing to do 223rd-30th3rd-30th JJuneunne ffromrom £599£599 ages and promotes sectarian links to the club and Scotland were ference.” with Celtic. 23rd-26th23rd-26th JJuneunne ffromrom £469£469 behaviour. Introduced 18 months strengthened through adversity A Glasgow City Council “Our link to those children is 26th-30th26th-30th JuneJune £524£524 ago, Glasgow City Council’s pol- when Reamonn, 19, was stabbed spokesman said it was council pol- simply that we are proud to say icy aimed to reduce marches and killed in Blantyre, Lanark- icy not to permit the wearing of they were supported by one of our RRegularegular DeparturesDepartures ttoo through the city centre. shire, last year. football tops in schools. former pupils,” Mr Morrison said. FFatima,atima, PPolandoland & RRomeome Although a council spokesman Peter Kearney of the Scottish “Wewould be delighted to have “However I recognise that Celtic claims that ‘Mr Matheson com- Catholic Media Office said the the children visit any one of our also support them, which is laud- HHolyoly LLandand mitted to no more than is stated in abuse leveled at the Thai children schools,” he said. “It would, how- able in that it demonstrates a 33rd-10thrd-10th SSeptept ffromrom ManchesterManchester - ££11751175 the policy— that there will be an was troubling. “It is unfortunate ever, be entirely inappropriate for commitment to being a respon- SShrineshrines ooff FFrancerance annual review, which is under this intolerant reaction has taken them to wear Celtic strips while sible global citizen.” CCoachoach fromfrom MManchesteranchester 15th-22nd15th-22nd SeptSept - £687£687 way,’ Robert McLean, executive place,” he said. “But it also appears singing Celtic songs.” WWee wwelcomeelcome individual,individual, groupgroup aandnd parishparish eenquiriesnquiries officer of the Grand Orange to show that the council policy on The Thai children have sung at I The Thai children visit John Ogilvie High in Hamilton, see MMancuniaancunia Lodge of Scotland, said the removing football colours is blam- Celtic Park and Glasgow Royal MMancuniaa n c u n i a TTravelr a v e l LLtdt d organisation was delighted at ing the victims. Concert Hall during their visit, and page 6 news of a council policy rethink “Children should be able to are staying in the hospitality area 00161161 779090 68386838 I [email protected] [email protected]@mancunia.com on the matter. wear football colours within the at Parkhead. They performed at St wwwwww.mancunia.comww.mancunia.com 4 NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 2012

Our Lady of Fatima honoured by Glasgow schoolchildren Pupils from archdiocesan primaries join celebrations at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow with the help of the Fatima Devotion team

By Dan McGinty beautiful hymn of praise and and we know that Our Lady takes honour to Our Lady. our prayers to Jesus.” “NO ONE is Holier than “This also responds to the Concelebrating the Mass with Mary, no one is closer to God wishes of Our Lady when She Fr Joe McAuley were Mgr than Mary,” more than 120 came to Fatima in 1917, ‘I am the Christopher McElroy, administra- pupils from primary schools Lady of the Rosary... Do me the tor of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Fr across Glasgow heard at honour of praying the Rosary John Sweeney, Mill Hill Mission- Mass in St Andrew’s Cathe- every day.’” ary, Fr John McGinley, parish dral on Friday marking the With the help of the Knights of priest of St Conval’s Pollok, Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. St Columba, who offered both whose school, St Marnock’s were Fr Joe McAuley told pupils financial and material support, playing a prominent part. from four schools—St Marnock’s nearly 35,000 Rosaries were Also concelebrating were two in Pollok, St Roch’s in Royston, delivered across the country. visiting Indian Priests, Fr St Anne’s in Dennistoun and St Thomas Manickam and Fr Saviour’s in Govan—this when Mass at cathedral Suresh Merlo, who spoke of they played a prominent part in Pupils from the Glasgow their delight at the missionary schools, who had received Rosary (Clockwise from top left) the Mass, processing with a statue work being carried out with the Pupils from St Marnock’s in of Our Lady and distributing beads from the project, led the children in Glasgow. Pollok, St Roch’s in Royston, St roses which had been blessed dur- congregation on Friday in praying Community Anne’s in Dennistoun and St ing the Mass to the packed con- the Rosary before Mass was cele- Saviour’s in Govan, with the gregation. brated. Fr McAuley welcomed The Mass readings were done by visiting Indian priests Fr The special feast day Mass for the children to the cathedral by the pupils of St Saviour’s, Thomas Manickam and Fr schools came after a successful saying: “It is so lovely to see you Govan, the Prayers of the Faith- Suresh Merlo after the Mass project to bring the Rosary to all here with your Rosaries.” ful by St Marnock’s, Pollok, and for the feast day of Our Lady of schoolchildren across Scotland. He used his homily as an the Offertory Procession by St Fatima at St Andrew’s Cathe- With more than 140 schools opportunity to remind the chil- Roch’s, Royston. dral in Glasgow; four pupils replying to the offer from the dren of how important it is to pray Marie Hamilton of St Anne’s from St Roch’s carried the Fatima Devotional Team to send the Rosary. was cantor. The cathedral was statue of Our Lady from the Rosary beads to every pupil, an “The Rosary is a gift from also filled with lunchtime Mass- cathedral in procession; Fr increase in interest this year God,” he told them. “Many times goers. The customary Fatima McAuley accepts the attributed in part to the This is down through the centuries God blessing of the roses preceded offertory gifts Our Faith national RE syllabus, has asked Our Blessed Lady to the final Marian procession and, PICS: DAN McGINTY a team was deployed to ensure come down from Heaven, and, as is the custom in Fatima, the the project went smoothly. when She had, Mary had asked children waved their white Mary Cassidy, who had a people to pray the Rosary. handkerchiefs as the Statue of leading role in the project, said: “When we pray the Rosary Our Lady of Fatima passed Celia Sweeney of St Mary Star of As Mass ended four pupils cathedral in procession. “If these blessed Rosaries are God is very pleased, because down the aisle. the Sea Fatima Group, in Leith, from St Roch’s Primary carried prayed even once, they form a Jesus’ mother is being honoured “Oh, I was back in Fatima!” Edinburgh, said. the statue of Our Lady from the I [email protected] Opus Dei house opening hits the right notes

By Mary McGinty minds…. the piece was dedi- inent Scottish composer said. cated to Hazelwood House in “That’s why I set it. It seemed an SCOTLAND’S newest Opus Glasgow. To the delight of the appropriate text to have heard Dei house has been at the guests Mr MacMillan, con- sung at the celebration of such a centre of a flurry of activity ducted the piece when it was place as Hazelwood House, around the official opening performed for the first time last which will continue to be such a and a visit from the Deputy Saturday evening. resonator for Opus Dei’s work First Minister. “It is understandable that of God in Scotland. I am proud The highlight of the official many now think Shakespeare of my on-going friendship and opening last weekend was the was a Catholic—something of co-operation with them.” performance of a new composi- the culture of the Faith and its The property was purchased tion by James MacMillan. Set to truth runs through his works, after a long search for a suitable the words of Shakespeare’s son- even the little homages to Love base in size and location and at a net Let not the marriage of true such as this sonnet,” the preem- reasonable price. Following much fund-raising and the award of grant funding, the Ahead of the opening the on fashion and style. Afterwards Nicola Sturgeon with Hazelwood house was closed for more than girl’s club before the official Hazelwood girls’ club wel- the girls took the opportunity to opening of Hazelwood House a year for renovation. It was comed the local MSP and ask Ms Sturgeon about her PIC: DAN McGINTY redesigned to meet its new needs Deputy First Minister Nicola career as a politician. and in a manner sympathetic to Sturgeon. After touring the “The girls knew that Nicola is its original glory. house and learning about the involved in making important Lord Brian Gill spoke of the cultural and educational activi- decisions, and yet the fact that own lives can have a real impact influence the activities of Opus ties which run at Hazelwood, she was so accessible and easy on the future of this country,” centres can have in today’s Ms Sturgeon joined the Friday to talk to has helped them to centre director, Ann MacElhin- changing world. evening club for a presentation realise what they do with their ney, said. Friday May 18 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5 Conservation award for cathedral St Andrew’s Cathedral given Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Scotland accolade By Martin Dunlop

ARCHBISHOP Mario Conti of Glas- gow has expressed his delight after the announcement that St Andrew’s Metropolitan Cathedral won the Building Conservation category of the Royal Institution of Chartered Sur- Ministers to welcome tackling of veyors (RICS) Scotland Awards 2012. “I am delighted to receive this award sectarianism during schools visit which is a significant recognition of the success of our cathedral restoration proj- Mike Russell MSP,education secretary SCOTLAND’S education (above left) and Roseanna ect,” Archbishop Conti, who oversaw the secretary Mike Russell and Cunningham MSP,minister for renovation programme of the cathedral, Roseanna Cunningham, community safety (above) and its re-opening in April 2011, said. minister for community safety, were this week Awards preparing to visit a shared more from the pupils and The competition, organised by the RICS campus schools site in teachers we will meet,” Mr in Scotland, recognises the achievements Dalkeith, the first in a series Russell said. of land, property and construction profes- of visits to schools across Ms Cunningham added: “If sionals in four categories—design and Scotland to see how the we are to eradicate sectarianism innovation, building conservation, regen- issue of sectarianism is from Scotland once and for all eration and community benefit. being tackled. we need to start with education. Built in 1816, St Andrew’s Cathedral, The stunning, renovated interior of St Andrew’s ated to allow the building to flourish into As the SCO went to press, We need to constantly look at the mother church of the archdiocese and Cathedral in Glasgow PIC: PAUL McSHERRY the 21st century.” the government ministers were ways of getting the message the west of Scotland, has undergone a full expected to visit Dalkeith across to the next generation of renovation with emphasis being placed on popular among the ever growing number Congratulations Schools Community Campus— young Scots that religious securing the long-term future of the build- of people who are seeing the cathedral as Sarah Spiers, a director of RICS Scotland, which houses St David’s High intolerance is totally unaccept- ing with quality repairs being undertaken a new attraction, as well as those for offered her congratulations to the commu- School, Dalkeith High School able in a modern Scotland. on the building’s fabric. The work, com- whom it is a much loved spiritual haven,” nity of St Andrew’s Cathedral. and Saltergate School— “There are some fantastic pleted in April 2011, has been described the archbishop said. “I would like to congratulate all of the on Wednesday. projects going on in schools as the ‘most significant building project on Justin Fenton from Page/Park Architects entries and in particular St Andrew’s Speaking ahead of the visit, right across the country, and I a Catholic Cathedral in Scotland since the explained that the purpose of the work at St Cathedral for its success in demonstrating Mr Russell said that ‘learning am keen to see that work at Reformation.’ Andrew’s was twofold and that ‘new life how a conservation project can breathe and teaching allows young first hand.” has been breathed into the cathedral.’ new life into a building and its surround- people to challenge unaccept- Earlier this month, Mr Rus- Restoration “The fabric of the existing cathedral ings,” she said. able attitudes and behaviour sell told Scotland’s Catholic In light of the latest awards for the cathe- building required conservation and repair Winners of the RICS Scotland Awards and will make significant headteachers at their annual dral Archbishop Conti spoke further on to ensure its long-term integrity for the will be automatically entered into the strides in preventing these conference that Catholic the restoration project. future,” he said. “Secondly, the cathedral RICS global award finals at which the being passed to a new genera- schools ‘are part of the bedrock “The project combined building restora- was not large enough to fulfil its intended Scottish winners will face tough competi- tion of young people.’ of education in Scotland’ and tion work on a venerable building with purpose as the principal church of Glas- tion in the shape of entries from countries “I look forward to visiting that he finds ‘absolutely ludi- new artistic commissions, the develop- gow Archdiocese and the seat of its arch- from all over the world. the Dalkeith school campus, crous’ any suggestions that ment of a new cloister garden space and bishop. New life has been breathed into which has been identified for they contribute to sectarianism internal renovation and has been hugely the cathedral and new space has been cre- I [email protected] its work in this area, to learn in Scottish society. Former SCIAF worker appointed to top voluntary sector post LEISURE TIME TRAVEL THE former head of Catholic grammes Section from May tion Network, said. “The CAB and public sector cuts are aid agency SCIAF’s Interna- 2000 until September 2007, is service is enormously trusted putting huge pressures on LOURDES by Air or Coach tional Programmes Section also a board member of the and respected by the public, the vulnerable Scots.” has been appointed to one of Conforti Institute in Coat- third sector and the political Following the announcement ROME FATIMA HOLYLAND the biggest jobs in the volun- bridge, which promotes global establishments alike. That is of her new role, the team at tary sector. citizenship through intercul- because of the crucial and SCIAF said that they wish Ms POLAND SHRINES KNOCK Margaret Lynch, a parish- tural and interfaith dialogue. unique role it plays—both Lynch ‘all the very best in her ioner of St Stephen’s Church, “I’m thrilled to have been locally and nationally—in help- new appointment at Citizens MEDJUGORJE PARIS Coatbridge, will take up the appointed to what I regard as ing vulnerable people and Advice Scotland.’ In addition to role of head of Citizens Advice one of the biggest jobs in the influencing public policy. SCIAF, Ms Lynch has also held www.lourdes-pilgrim.com Scotland in July. Scottish voluntary sector,” Ms “This has never been more prominent roles with the Scottish Ms Lynch, who was SCIAF’s Lynch, who is currently the true than it is at the moment. 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7 NIGHTS | BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER from £ LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE DEPOSIT £150 PER PERSON £699 PILGRIMAGES TO LOURDES | MEDJUGORJE | FATIMA pp inc HOLY LAND | SHRINES OF FRANCE | SHRINES OF ITALY Cardinal Keith O’Brien led a special celebration of the priesthood and life of Fr Ian Laurenson OFM, who died in the missions in South Africa last SHRINES OF POLAND | STEPS OF ST. PAUL month. A memorial Mass took place at St Cuthbert’s Church, Melrose, on May 14, what would have been Fr Laurenson’s 78th birthday. Cardinal SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA O’Brien celebrated the Mass alongside Canon John Creanor, St Cuthbert’s parish priest, Franciscans Frs Boniface and Fr Ed, who read the homily at the Mass, and Mgr Tony Duffy and Mgr Gerard Hand, who were both scouts of Fr Laurenson’s in Edinburgh. Fr Laurenson, who celebrated the golden Joe Walsh Tours | www.joewalshtours.ie jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood in 2008, died on April 1 this year. Members of Fr Laurenson’s family, including his sisters, Fay Dewar and 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 | [email protected] | 0141 530 5060 Frances Weir, and friends attended Monday’s memorial Mass PICS: PAUL McSHERRY Bonded and Licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority in the UK | ATOL 5163 6 SCHOOLS NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 2012 SPOTLIGHT ON... Thai children remember Reamonn Good Child Foundation visit John Ogilvie High School, Hamilton, to honour former teacher By Martin Dunlop

STAFF and pupils from John Ogilvie High School in Hamilton were delighted to host children from the Good Child Foundation in Thailand, who had come to visit the former school of their teacher, Reamonn Gormley, who was killed at the age of 19 last February. Mr Gormley had worked with the foun- dation during a gap year and—through his hard work and dedication—had won the hearts of everyone connected with the Pupils from St Monica’s Primary School in Glasgow recently gave a school in Thailand, which supports Downs performance based on the popular Charles Dickens’ classic, Oliver Twist. Pupils from primaries four, five, six and seven at St Monica’s syndrome children. gave two performances of the show in front of an appreciative audi- On arrival at John Ogilvie High School ence of fellow pupils and guests. The role of Oliver was played by on Friday May 4, the children from Thai- Taylor Murdoch while Roisin Jones played Fagan. The Artful Dodger- land, who are touring Scotland, were was brough to life by Abi Paterson alongside Audrey McLean as piped into the school in traditional Scot- Nancy. The rest of the cast included Bruno Budecki as Bill Sykes, tish fashion by S1 pupil, Harrison Reilly, Bet, by Shannon Graham, Mr Bumble, by Cameron Watt, Mrs Bumble, before fellow S1 student, Eilidh Johnstone by Becky Kirby, Mr Snowberry, by Anthony Wright, Mrs Snowberry, performed the Highland Sword Dance. by Taylor Birrel, Noah, by Nicholas Young, Charlotte, by Cerys Glen, The John Ogilvie ‘glee’ club then per- Amongst the audience was Eddie Mor- The entire delegation from The Good Child bookseller, by Aidan Blair. Bill Sykes’ dog was played by Jodie Hall formed pop-hit Titanium, much to the rison, John Ogilvie headteacher, who paid Foundation pictured with Eddie Morrison, John PICS: PAUL McSHERRY delight of their Thai visitors. tribute to the work of the foundation and Ogilvie High School headteacher and Jim and to Reamonn, whose parents Jim and Anne Ann Gormley, Reamonn’s parents Legacy were also in attendance at the school. Paul Lemon from the Good Child Foun- “He symbolises what it means to do the £400—an indication of the appreciation dation spoke to the Hamilton pupils about right thing and to give yourself for oth- shown by the school community to their the work of the foundation and the legacy ers,” Mr Morrison said to the pupils. young visitors. that has been left by their former col- “Aspire to follow in his footsteps every Mr Morrison added that the day’s events league, Mr Gormley. day of your lives.” were a ‘marvellous experience for both Mr Lemon urged pupils to be inspired groups of children and an invaluable by Reamonn’s example and to dedicate Fundraising insight into the culture of Thailand, which their lives for the good of others. The Mr Morrison also presented Mr Lemon will stay with the Ogilvie community Good Child Foundation children then per- with a cheque on behalf of the John forever.’ formed songs to a transfixed audience of Ogilvie community and then a quick 10- staff and pupils. minute bucket collection raised a further I [email protected]

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I ARE YOU A DEVOTED READER OF PUPILS from Glasgow heart of the Little Sisters of the Pupils attending the Mass Archdiocesan schools Poor’s mission, and last week’s came from All Saints High THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER? helped the community of the children’s Mass proved to be a School (S1), Turnbull High Little Sisters of the Poor in very uplifting experience for the School (S1), St Bride’s Primary Glasgow celebrate the 150th elderly residents at St Joseph’s. School, St Catherine’s Primary I CAN YOU SPARE A LITTLE TIME TO BE A VITAL LINK BETWEEN anniversary of their arrival “It was a terrific celebra- School (above) and St Joseph’s in the city at a special chil- tion,” Sr Evelyn Moore, from Primary School. The Liturgy of YOUR PARISH AND THE SCO? dren’s Mass last Wednesday. the Glasgow community of the the Mass was boosted by the Throughout their anniversary Little Sisters of the Poor, said. ‘beautiful singing’ of the St celebrations, the Little Sisters More than 120 school chil- Joseph’s school choir, according I ARE YOU READY TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR FOR THE SCO? of the Poor in Glasgow— who dren joined the residents and to Sr Evelyn. are based at St Joseph’s home, staff for Mass at St Joseph’s— Robroyston—have strength- celebrated by Fr Frank Downes I A number of events marking ened their links with the local OP, from Limerick, and Fr the 150th anniversary community and have been try- Charles Kane, St Joseph’s chap- celebrations—including a week- Becoming an ambassador for your national ing to involve schools as much lain—and then enjoyed some long flower festival beginning as possible. refreshments before having the on May 27—are taking place at EWTN CATHOLICCatholic TV IS newspaper ON SKY EPG 589 brings its own benefits St Joseph’s during the months Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. Last Wednesday provided the opportunity to meet and chat perfect opportunity for school with the staff and residents. of May and June. For further 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio.and rewards children to celebrate with the “We have a terrific rapport information on upcoming Call Sky on 08442411602E-mail:for installation. [email protected] community and spend some with the schools and associat- events, the Little Sisters of the Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] time with the residents at St ing the young people with St Poor can be contacted by tele- for free monthly posted programme guide and Joseph’s. Joseph’s is very important for phone at: 0141 558 5114, or by to find out more email at: [email protected] visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. Care of the elderly is at the us,” Sr Evelyn added. Friday May 18 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 7 Silence: God speaks without words On Communications Sunday, BISHOP TARTAGLIA supports Church communication in our times IN HIS Message for Communications also sing: “How silently, how silently the Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI has writ- wondrous gift is given”. And it is in ten about the need to rediscover silence that Holy Saturday is transformed silence as an integral part of commu- into Easter Resurrection. nication. In this letter, I hope to give The Pope reminds us that in silence our you just a flavour of what the Holy prayer becomes contemplation and deep Father has written in his Message, communion with God. But, wondrously, which is typically packed full of out of this silent contemplation there insight and originality. comes a new energy for mission and evan- Silence is a concept which is ever rarer gelisation. The Pope observes: “Silent in today’s world. For many of us the contemplation immerses us in the source media form a soundtrack to our daily lives of that Love who directs us towards our which begins the moment we wake up and neighbours so that we may feel their suf- Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen leads ends only when we go to sleep. The radio fering and offer them the light of Christ, or TV fills a space in our minds, social His message of life and His saving gift of youth on pilgrimage to Pluscarden media fill spaces in our lives which previ- the fullness of love.” ously we may have used for reflection, The Pope concludes his Message in this ON SATURDAY, a group of monks for the Office of Sext. and even as we walk through the streets way: “Word and silence: learning to com- young pilgrims made a Bishop Gilbert celebrated we see many people block out reflective municate is learning to listen and contem- pilgrimage to Pluscarden Mass. It was strongly and beau- space with music players. plate as well as speak. This is especially Abbey, the Bishop’s old tifully sung and accompanied important for those engaged in the task of home, some 70 miles from by the young participants— Reflection evangelisation: both silence and word are Aberdeen. Since Advent the with violin, organ, flute and In living in this way we deprive ourselves essential elements, integral to the group has been meeting in guitar. At the end, Ewa Ritchie, of one of the greatest gifts of humanity— Church’s work of communication for the Aberdeen with their Benedic- a professional musician works, the gift of silent reflection which leads to and in the Acts of the Apostles depict sake of a renewed proclamation of Christ tine Bishop Hugh Gilbert for gave a memorable rendition of understanding. There are moments in life them, open-mouthed, staring heavenward. in today’s world.” seminars aimed at a deeper Gounod’s Ave Maria. which call for silence. So, for example, Silence need not mean emptiness; silence I hope you will be as generous as you formation in the Faith. The group’s visit coincided each year on Remembrance Day we are can be the contemplation of glory. normally are in the second collection On the day of the pilgrimage, with a day in 2005 when a 93- united in a minute’s silence to recollect all today, which goes towards supporting that the first time in a long time the year-old monk of Pluscarden, Fr those who have lost their lives in warfare. More than words great communications effort of the Church sun shone—a response to some Maurus Deegan, went for a walk, At football matches silence is often the The Holy Father observes that it is often in which is so relevant and necessary in our fervent prayers. The group left never to return. This day marked way in which the crowd will unite in pay- silence that we observe the most authentic times. For many people the Church’s Aberdeen at 8.30am, boarding a the seventh anniversary of his ing tribute to the death of a great player. communications taking place between voice is only ever heard via the means of hired bus and enlivening the disappearance and Bishop Gilbert There are the moments too when we are people who are in love: gestures, facial social communication, and so we cannot almost two-hour journey with recalled him in his homily. lost for words: at the birth of a child, expressions and body language are signs afford to neglect this area of outreach. songs and hymns. The pilgrms After Mass, there was time before the beauty of a great work of art, or by which they reveal themselves to each May we learn to value both silence and disembarked about a mile from for a picnic. Then the prior, Fr the majesty of a golden sunset over the other. word in our daily lives and in so doing the monastery and were joined by Benedict, gave an inspiring ocean, silence is often the only appropriate Pope Benedict reminds us that God also draw closer to God and our brothers and those who had come by car, and and practically helpful talk response. speaks without words. The great Christian sisters. by four members of the Young about prayer, connecting to At this time, we are still celebrating the mysteries are first of all what God does Adults group in Elgin. John ch. 15 which is so read in mystery of Easter. We can imagine the even before God speaks. At Christmas, I Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Paisley is The group’s number grew to the Liturgy at this season. wonder of the disciples as they witness the when God gives us His only-begotten President of the Communications 30, including Deacon Tony Like the bishop, he mentioned glory of Christ’s Resurrection and Ascen- Son, the great carols celebrate silence. We Commission or the Bishops’ Conference Schmitz and his wife Gail, Sr that this Saturday was the eve of sion. The scenes painted in the Gospels sing “Silent Night, Holy Night”, and we of Scotland Margaret Pope, Gaynoll Craig the commemoration of Our Lady and the bishop himself. In the of Fatima, with her strong call to process, many nationalities and prayer, especially by way of the continents were represented. Rosary. By Peter Kearney The group walked to the Then Br Michael gave half- Support is appreciated monastery praying the Rosary an-hour’s practice in Gregorian COMMUNICATIONS through woods green with spring. chant—a gift allowing the Sunday allows the cate the workings and teach- I hope the Catholic com- The youngest participant, aged 7, group to repay the monks by Church to focus on the ings of the Church through- munity values the work of had the happy inspiration of singing the Reginae Caeli at methods and means we out the year. our communicators and con- forming a Cross with two fallen the end of Vespers. An use to disseminate the On issues like sectarian- tinues to support it as gener- branches and put himself boldly opportunity for the Sacrament truth the Church offers to ism, same-sex ‘marriage’ ously as it always has. at the head of the procession. of Reconciliation followed, the society in which we and the appointment of new After arriving at the monastery, taken advantage of by several. live. bishops we do all we can to I Peter Kearney (right) is one of the monks, Fr Giles, gave Finally there was the The Catholic Media disseminate Church news as director of the Scottish a lively and educative tour of the Evening Prayer of the monks, Office strives to communi- widely as possible. Catholic Media Office public parts of the monastery. that of the 1st Vespers of the Then it was time to join the 6th Sunday of Easter.

Firm helps maintain the tradition of sending memoriam cards in Scotland

THE tradition of sending memoriam cards, as well as the tomers really, urgent jobs from Cards, they petition those who memoriam cards after the traditional Italian cards sourced families who want their cards receive them to pray for the soul death of a relative has long from Milan in Italy. very quickly after someone has of the Faithful departed. been a feature of Catholic died, possibly wishing to distrib- families in Scotland, giving Serving the community ute the card at the funeral and those Growth the grieving family the Previously, families had to source who wish cards in time for an Upon discovering that the chance to express their memoriam cards from Ireland, anniversary may take up to a year demands of the world of design thanks for Masses offered or involving the relatively simple to organise as it can be a painful and print production were attendance at the deceased’s but unfortunately slow-moving process yet offers some comfort,” increasingly demanding, Jim, funeral while also asking for process of writing to Letterkenny Jim Kane said of the process. originally an IT director, decided prayers to be offered for the and settling in for a long wait “We make sure we are able to to work full-time in their new Often making themselves in general.” happy repose of their soul. before being able to send them on cater for both sets of customers, found venture to deal with the available late into the night to While they are proud of the However, as with many tra- to those who offered their condo- and Margaret is very good in the challenges of product develop- deal with requests and sticking product they have created to fill ditions, both religious and lences and prayers upon the death way she deals with the families. ment and upgrading equipment. to principles which put the cus- this gap in the Catholic commu- non-religious, the constant of their loved ones. She makes the process much eas- Speaking of the duties he found tomer first, Jim and Margaret nity, designing traditional cards march away from the past Today though, through their ier for them and we have had a lot himself taking on, often unpre- Kane have gained a reputation to remember the Faithful can leave it forgotten. company, Memorare Memoriam of beautiful testimonies from peo- pared, he said: “I had always across Scotland for offering a departed, it is the service they The difficulty in maintaining Cards, established more than 11 ple who have used our services to thought of myself as being quite caring service at a time when provide that gives Jim and Mar- this tradition was something years ago in Erskine, the Kanes create memoriam cards after los- artistic when I was younger, but customers often find themselves garet the most pride. which Jim and Margaret Kane have been able to design and dis- ing a loved one.” I had never seriously thought of feeling vulnerable and unsure, “What we always say is; ‘we encountered when trying to tribute personalised memoriam Usually employing religious myself as being able to produce and now they boast customers offer a service delivered with source memoriam cards for a cards to bereaved families all over icons and images, the cards give work like I do now, but when I from across the UK and beyond. compassion and understand- beloved parent more than a the UK, working with them families a chance to share and look at some of the beautiful “We find that we get a lot of ing,’” Jim said. decade ago, and since then they through their selection and design celebrate the life of a loved one cards we have produced I wonder orders from families in the Glas- have set about helping to keep of their card and tailoring their job after they are gone, and most how I have managed it. gow area, Lanarkshire, Western I Contact 0141 812 4491 or this tradition alive by designing to the families’ timescales. importantly for the Catholic “I always say that artistically I Isles, London, Birmingham, and go online to http://www. and producing their own bespoke “We have two kinds of cus- clients of Memorare Memoriam am guided by the hand of God.” throughout the United Kingdom memorare.co.uk/contactus.htm 8 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 2012 Community mourns six children killed in house fire Deliberately started blaze resulted in the deaths of six young members of the Catholic family in Derbyshire, England, police say By Stephen Reilly Floral and stuffed toy tributes are left outside the Philpott family home after the tragic deaths of six of their children in a A DERBYSHIRE community is deliberately started house fire in mourning after the death of six sibling Catholic children in a deliberately set house fire. any cards and flowers left at the Duwayne Philpott, 13, died at Birm- school, we will put in the church this ingham Children’s Hospital with his par- weekend,” he said. “I have never seen ents at his bedside on Monday following so many children lost at once in a the death of his siblings Jade, 10, John, 9, school. It is just terribly tragic. There Jack, 7, Jessie, 6, and Jayden, 5, in the is a huge hole in the school commu- blaze at their house on Victory Road, nity now.” Allenton, Derby, on Friday morning. Following his death, Assistant Chief Family Constable Steve Cotterill of Der- Mr Philpott gained notoriety in the byshire police said: “After further national press when he was reported forensic examination, we believe the to be the father of 17 children, and hit fire was not accidental, initial indica- the headlines again after he asked for tions are that it was deliberately set a larger house to share with his wife, and, as a result, six children have been girlfriend and eight children. unlawfully killed.” A 28-year-old woman and a man Emergency services were called to aged 38, both from Derby, were arrested reports of fire at the house shortly by officers investigating the deaths but before 4am on Friday. The six children were released without charge. were asleep in their beds, and two Assistant Chief Constable Cotterill adults, including their father Mick Catholic Church held a service for the Neighbours of the family have the contributing members. I have just said the investigation was continuing. Philpott, were downstairs. local community to offer their prayers started to raise money to help pay for taken a call from an undertaker in Not- “This investigation is still at an Mr Philpott, neighbours and fire- in memory of the Philpott children. the funerals of the children. Fr Alan tingham who has offered coffins. early stage and it should be stressed fighters fought to rescue the trapped The church, which is affiliated with the Burbidge said the community had ral- There has been a lot of interest and that we have not yet had the opportu- children from the first floor of the children’s school—St George’s lied round the family. support. Classmates of the dead chil- nity to speak to Mr and Mrs Philpott council house. They were taken to the Catholic Primary School, is attended “It is wonderful at such a terrible dren have already held assemblies in properly,” he said. “I want to thank the Royal Derby Hospital, but died by Mr Philpott. time for people to think of the family each class. local community who have already despite doctors’ efforts to save them. Fr Alan Burbidge, from the church, in this way and start a fund,” he said. Fr Burbidge said that the assemblies come forward but I would urge any- said that he had visited the school and “If people want the church to be a had been to help the children ‘come to one with any information, regardless Mourning has ‘never before in [his] life had to focal point for that, then I will do all I terms with the news.’ of how insignificant you think it may Prior to Duwayne’s death, St George’s deal with anything on this scale.’ can to help. We are happy to be one of “They have made little cards and be, to contact us.” Pope Benedict XVI will launch an ordinariate for Australia next month

POPE Benedict XVI will Australia’s Anglican ordinar- Anglican Communion, which journey,” Fr Lucas said. those from the Anglican tradi- nary of the US-based Ordinariate continue the expansion of iate will be called the Ordinari- broke away years ago after the The ordinariate for the UK tion who are seeking to fulfill of the Chair of St Peter, also the new Catholic Church ate of Our Lady of the Southern Australian Anglican Church launched in 2011, while the US the goal of full visible unity with welcomed the announcement. structure created for former Cross, under the patronage of allowed women to be priests, ordinariate launched on January the Apostolic See, whilst main- “The news that the Holy Anglicans by launching an St Augustine of Canterbury. It and some mainstream Anglicans 1, 2012. In England and Wales taining essential elements of our Father will establish a Personal ordinariate for Australia on will have the status of a dio- with a Catholic inclination. He there are at least 40 ordinariate Anglican tradition,” he said. Ordinariate in Australia, the June 15. cese. The ordinariate is said he expected there would be groups with 60 priests, several of “A close bond already exists third in the world, is truly won- Similar structures are already intended for Anglicans and for- two parishes in Melbourne, two its members are former Angli- between the ordinariate here in derful, as it marks another sim- in place in Britain and America. mer Anglicans who wish to in Sydney, one in Brisbane and can bishops. the UK and our brothers and portant step toward Catholic “I am confident that those enter full communion with the one in Perth. The Pope had not Both ordinaries for existing sisters of the Personal Ordinari- unity,” he said. former Anglicans who have Catholic Church while retain- yet appointed a bishop. ordinariates were quick to offer ate of the Chair of St Peter. It is “I offer my prayers, good made a journey in faith that has ing some of their customs and “This will be announced on their heartfelt congratulations. my hope that similarly strong wishes and encouragement to led them to the Catholic Church liturgical traditions. June 15, but there are people Mgr Keith Newton, ordinary ties can be established with our all those who will become part will find a ready welcome,” The Australian bishops con- needing to make a decision of the Personal Ordinariate of Australian counterparts, espe- of the Personal Ordinariate of Archbishop Denis Hart of Mel- ference secretary Fr Brian Lucas about their life, particularly Our Lady of Walsingham in the cially as we look forward to the Our Lady of the Southern bourne, who serves as president said the church expected about Anglican clergy, and now they UK, said he was delighted. publication of a common Cross, and I pledge the support of the Australian Catholic Bish- 500 Anglicans to convert, some can make their plans with con- “This is great news for the Liturgical use.” of the Personal Ordinariate of ops’ Conference, said. from the dissident Traditional fidence in the next step in their Church in Australia, and for Mgr Jeffrey Steenson, ordi- the Chair of St Peter.”

British Parliament hears of the scale of anti-Christian hate in Pakistan The reforms will give heirs NEWS IN BRIEF to the throne the freedom to marry a member of the Catholic By Stephen Reilly nally from Pakistan’s Punjab PRESIDENT OBAMA LAMBASTED Church, without being removed Province, who fled to the UK OVER SAME-SEX ‘MARRIAGE’ from the line of succession. THE House of Commons has with her family after being shot CARDINAL Timothy Dolan of “This will eliminate a point heard revelations about the at following a blasphemy allega- New York has charged President of unjust discrimination against scale of hate crimes against tion against her son. Barack Obama with undermining Catholics and will be wel- Christian women in Pakistan Mrs Anjum, whose husband the ‘very cornerstone of society’ comed not only by Catholics and Egypt this week. Stephen worked closely with by supporting same-sex ‘mar- but far more widely,” Arch- At the meeting on Tuesday assassinated Pakistan minorities riage.’Cardinal Dolan, president bishop Vincent Nichols said. chaired by Lord David Alton of minister Shahbaz Bhatti, said she of the US Conference of Catholic Liverpool, MPs and peers heard had witnessed terrible things. Bishops, described the presi- IRISH COLLEGE PRIESTS ARE TO how Christian women in coun- “I am a witness to the plight dent’s endorsement as ‘deeply RETURN TO HOME DIOCESES tries marked by religious perse- of Christian women in rural saddening.’The bishops ‘cannot THREE of the four priest staff cution experience kidnapping, areas, but also deeply saddened be silent in the face of words or members at the Irish College in violence, rape, and even have because of the atrocities they actions that would undermine the Rome who deal with the forma- basics such as water denied faced on a daily basis due to institution of marriage, the very tion of seminarians are to return them. Evidence of widespread their religion,” she said. “These cornerstone of our society’, he to their dioceses in Ireland. discrimination against Christian hate crimes towards Christian said as ‘the people of this coun- In a statement, the Catholic women is highlighted in a num- women are increasing and do try, especially our children, Communication Office in Ireland ber of new reports. not seem to end. These crimes deserve better.’ said that the rector of the Irish These include the Life on the are unreported and unpunished.” College, Dublin priest Fr Ciaran Margins report by the Pakistani the event in parliament. One survey of women from Those at the meeting also ACT OF SETTLEMENT REFORM O’Carroll, had announced that Catholic Church’s National Com- According to the research, minority religions in Pakistan heard from ACN’s John Newton PLANS ARE WELCOMED vice rector Fr Albert McDonnell, mission for Justice and Peace, women are more likely to expe- revealed that 30 per cent of those and listened to testimonies from THE Archbishop of Westminster director of formation Fr Billy and Aid to the Church in Need rience sexual harassment or rape with jobs had experienced sex- Archbishop Joseph Coutts (left) has welcomed the announcement Swan, and college spiritual direc- (UK)’s new book, Christians and because of their lower social sta- ual harassment. of Karachi, Pakistan, and Coptic of reforms in the Queen’s speech tor Fr Chris Hayden were to return the Struggle for Religious Free- tus that is determined to both The Commons meeting heard Catholic Bishop Joannes Zakaria that eliminate the anti-Catholic to their respective dioceses at the dom, which was launched at their religion and their gender. from Thomsena Anjum, origi- of Luxor, Egypt. element of the Act of Settlement. conclusion of this academic year. Friday May 18 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER VATICAN NEWS 9

Pontifical Academy for Life president Economic solidarity in face of crisis apologises for dismissal of concerns THE president of the Pontif- ical Academy for Life has Holy Father talks of promoting more essential lifestyles during visit to towns in Tuscany expressed his full commit- ment to the ‘Gospel of Life,’ By Stephen Reilly and apologised for commu- nications that were seen as POPE Benedict XVI called on dismissing members’ ethical Catholics to respond to the present concerns. economic crisis by showing solidarity Last week, Bishop Ignacio to those in need, sharing resources Carrasco de Paula (right) and ‘promoting more essential acknowledged that an April the academy’s leadership. The lifestyles.’ 2012 letter, criticising ‘some controversy began with a Feb- The Holy Father (right) was speaking pro-life activists’ who objected ruary 2012 conference on infer- during a Mass in Tuscanny last Sunday at to aspects of a planned Vatican tility at the Vatican, in which which he also said Catholics had a respon- conference on stem cells, ‘con- the pontifical academy played a sibility to make their voice heard in the tained unfortunate phrasing non-organising role. The event wider culture. which, if misunderstood, could drew criticism within the acad- have offended the sensibilities emy, for hosting speakers who Financial guidance of some persons.’ appeared to endorse methods With Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti In Tuesday’s letter to acad- condemned by the Church. (inset) in the congregation in the town of emy members, he assured them In April, the academy Arezzo, the Pope offered the ‘shining wit- that the offending words were announced it was canceling a ness of St Francis’ as a guide to how not meant ‘to show any disre- conference on adult stem cells, Christians should cope with the current spect, and certainly not to those which would have featured economic downturn in Italy and beyond. with whom we have been col- experts who also specialise in “This area has been severely struck by laborating closely and grate- embryonic research. In two sets the economic crisis,” the Pope said. “The ent as Christians, be active and coherent.’ ities.’ He asked ‘what vision of man are fully for years in favour of of letters, officials gave differ- complexity of the problems makes it dif- “The whole Church is sent out into the we proposing to new generations?’ He human life and of its defense.’ ent reasons for the cancellation, ficult to find quick and effective solutions world to preach the Gospel and salvation,” proposed a new Christian culture embody- “The fulcrum of our acad- and disparaged the objections to come out of the present situation which he said. “But it is always God’s initiative; ing ‘distinctive values’ including ‘solidar- emy has always been and is, of ‘some pro-life activists.’ affects the weakest elements especially He calls us to different ministries, so that ity, attention to the weak and respect for now more than ever, the Gospel In a separate statement, the and greatly worries young people. Since each one plays his proper role for the com- the dignity of all.’ of Life,” Bishop Carrasco de president for the Pontifical the remotest times, attention to others has mon good.” This is particularly manifested, he said, Paula told members. Council for Culture, said that moved the Church to show concrete signs in the ‘defence of human life, from its His message came four days PAL members who are critical of of solidarity with those in need, sharing Pastoral visit beginning to its natural end’ and ‘the after a letter addressed to the the academy’s leadership suffer resources, promoting simpler lifestyles, Pope Benedict had been on a one-day visit defence of the family, through laws that bishop was made public, in from ‘fundamentalist’ attitudes. going against an ephemeral culture which to the Tuscan towns of Arezzo, La Verna are just and protect the weakest elements.’ which academy member Pro- “It is necessary to have a pre- has disappointed many and determined a and Sansepolcro. In Arezzo he celebrated fessor Josef Seifert criticised cise identity, an identity that’s profound spiritual crisis.” Mass in a local park before a congregation Regina Coli the organisation’s recent deci- serious and well formed, not The Pope also told those present that of tens of thousands. At the conclusion of Mass, the Pope led sions about holding confer- just fundamentalist,” Cardinal they had to respond to the world around The Pope noted that the area was the the congregation in the Eastertide Marian ences. According to Professor Gianfranco Ravasi said in ref- them by being ‘ferment in society, be pres- birthplace of ‘great Renaissance personal- prayer, the Regina Coeli. Seifert, some members were erence to the internal disputes calling for resignations among at the pontifical academy.

Church can play key role in fight against human trafficking

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Who is influencing our perception? The second part of a personal look at some of the figures Scottish Catholics are indebted to or inspired by

Once more, I must state that my list is fairest and best way of maximising a cies are reviled in what masquerades (Top row, left to right) A Little Sister of the entirely subjective and ought not to be child’s gifts rather than the depth of as the Labour party in this country. If Poor; Michell Mone; Tom McDonald; Ronnie taken as in any way indicative of the his parents’ pockets. They also show- Scotland gains independence in 2014 Convery and Frank Mullholland (Second row, left to right) Alex Salmond; Joan inductees’personal piety or spirituality. cased the Faith, compassion and care the Catholic Church has little to fear. McAlpine; James Conroy; Peter Kearney On my list you do not even need to be a that should be at the heart of every We may yet be grateful for the First and George Galloway regular Churchgoer and, as I shall Catholic school. Minister’s support as others have been reveal, an actual Catholic. It is merely a asleep at the wheel as the secular snapshot.Afew people may even get on Ronnie Convery humanists have gained ground in their it simply because I know them or have You might not have heard a lot about campaign to have all vestiges of met them socially. Ronnie which shows he is doing his Christianity removed in civic Scot- After all, it is not for me to judge, job properly. He is the press secretary land. And before anyone starts, I am Peter Kearney say, Billy Connolly’s relationship with to the Archbishop of Glasgow. In this simply not entertaining the view that Peter is the Church’s communications his Saviour. It is just my slightly icon- role he has served both the late, loved the SNP’s consultation on same-sex supremo and, in press and media mat- oclastic and perverse way of acknowl- and much lamented Cardinal Thomas ‘marriage’ is somehow an attack ters, speaks with the full authority of BY KEVIN McKENNA edging in these tempestuous days that Winning and the current incumbent. It on Christianity. the Bishops’ Conference. He has made Scotland is not an anti-Catholic coun- is his job to ensure that the Church in this authority count in recent years in try and that everywhere you look our this city and, in particular, our spiritual Joan McAlpine some high profile cases, including the T THE TK Maxx retail Faith is represented in the life and leaders, get fair treatment in the secu- The last time I saw Ms McAlpine was controversy over some anti-Catholic clothes emporium adja- times of the nation. lar press. It is a task that demands when she accompanied me to the emails bouncing around the Scottish cent to WH Smith on May I be permitted this week though, diplomacy, sensitivity, great wisdom funeral of a mutual friend. And Football Association. Although we Glasgow’s Sauchiehall to shift the goalposts and include one or and, apparently, sharp suits—hence although she professes no serious have crossed swords on a number of Street there often stands two who, while not Catholic, have the reason I would never have lasted a belief these days nevertheless she’s occasions when I was a newspaper a nun no taller than five foot nothing. shown that they have the Church’s week in it. Ronnie, on the other hand, not getting away that easily. And she executive, Peter is a man of the utmost I can scarce walk past her without put- interests at heart? possesses all these in abundance. certainly knew all the the right ges- integrity and articulates the Church’s Ating something in her collecting tin. tures at the appropriate times. Having position clearly and unequivocally. It Very often my contribution is little Michelle Mone Frank Mullholand enjoyed a sparkling newspaper career, can roughly be described thus: ‘Don’t more than the loose change in my Ms Mone has not had her troubles to Mr Mulholland has been Scotland’s Ms McAlpine is now a Nationalist list mess with us.’ pocket. Occasionally I will donate seek recently as the yellow press have Lord Advocate, the country’s chief MSP and, in a short space of time, her some paper money. And on some intruded into aspects of her domestic Law Officer, since 2011. He was the keen intellect and capacity for hard George Gallway occasions, when I am a little sparkled arrangements. As a champion purveyor first Advocate Depute and Senior work has seen her talked about as a The new MP for Bradford West is one from a rigorous professional lunch, I of eye-catching ladies’ foundation gar- Advocate Depute appointed from future leader of the party. She is totally of the most gifted politicians Scotland insist she takes a £10 note or a £20. ments Ms Mone has a high profile in the within the Procurator Fiscal Service. I committed to issues of social justice has ever produced. He is also a very I suppose this helps assuage the guilt press, which, let’s be honest here, she saw him deliver a very splendid and was appointed by Alex Salmond articulate and committed pro-lifer— at having over-indulged on a weekday. has not exactly recoiled at. However her eulogy at the funeral of his friend Paul to be his parliamentary liaison officer. one of the tiny few on the British left But there is something else too. She success attracts sour comments and McBride in March this year. And who holds this position. Mr Galloway, looks so vulnerable and small in her gossip, most of it simply born out of some of his colleagues will tell you James Conroy a great parliamentary debater, has also black and grey raiment in this world of jealousy. But I kind of like her style and that the humour, compassion and As the professor of religious and philo- sacrificed high office by consistently unbelievers that you are really making I hope she does not let the nasty people kindness that characterised his speech sophical education at Glasgow Univer- following his conscience and uphold- a statement to any onlookers: “I’m on get her down. that day have always shone through in sity, and previously dean of its school ing the rights of the poorest and most her side.” I don’t know her name but much of his legal work. of religious studies, he is one of the vulnerable in society. And to those I’ve called her Sister Perpetual because Tom McDonald most prominent people in the field of who might question his inclusion on she always seems to be there and her The head teacher of Glasgow’s Holy- Alex Salmond Scottish education. Professor Conroy is this list for his, ahem, unorthodox pri- smile would launch a thousand nove- rood Secondary deserves the gratitude I could not tell you whether or not our also recognised as a leading authority in vate life, I would recommend reading nas. One time, she seemed concerned of all of us who treasure our Catholic First Minister is a Catholic, but what is the study of pluralism in education and Matthew 7. that I had given her too much change. comprehensive schools. Mr McDon- for sure is that he will be very influen- religious education and has produced “Mind and don’t leave yourself short, ald featured in the BBC’s recent three- tial in the Church’s future. Mr several acclaimed papers on these and I Kevin McKenna is former deputy son,” she said. It is for some of these part series High School that recorded a Salmond has been consistently sup- other subjects. Colleagues have also editor of the Herald and former reasons that Sister Perpetual of year in the life of his school. The pro- portive of Catholic schools and sensi- described him as a very engaging, gen- executive editor of the Daily Mail in Sauchiehall Street makes it into my list grammes showed why a good com- tive about issues affecting our Church erous and charismatic man and a vivid Scotland. He is currently a columnist of 20 top Catholics in Scotland. prehensive education still offers the during a period when Christian agen- dining companion. for the Guardian

What do you think of KEVIN McKENNA’S comments on influential figures? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] Friday May 18 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11 Care can break the repeat abortion cycle This month’s SPUC SCOTLAND column looks at the alarming number of repeat abortions in the UK and post-abortion care

Proper medical care is crucial in helping to reduce the number of repeat abortions

trol, in panic and the resulting trauma, like any trauma, can cause complete destruction especially when there is no help from a society who refuses to accept such trauma exists. If repeat abortion figures tell us any- thing it is that we are failing women in a big way, women who are vulnerable and SPUC SCOTLAND COLUMN being abused, explicitly or otherwise, and such destructive cycles will con- EPEAT abortions have tinue until their problems are addressed. been in the headlines this As Dr Burke puts it: “There is some- week. Now sitting at thing quite troubling about ‘medical around a third in England care’ that does not involve any ques- and Wales and a quarter in tioning about the deeper things that Scotland, the usual arguments are may be going on within her or offering being proffered by either side. any better alternatives. In modern med- RDisgust that there are undoubtedly ical practice, patients expect a health some people who view and use abor- care professional to treat the whole per- tion as a method of contraception con- son. For example, a doctor seeing a trary to abortion law verses the defence patient with heart disease would not of the belief that if you support abor- simply keep performing heart surgery tion on demand the question of quan- on the patient but would recommend tity should not be an issue. lifestyle changes and other alternative But once the two opposing sides treatments to lessen the need for inva- have been heard what is the reality for sive medical procedures. the women who make up the repeat feelings of female empowerment or are caught in a pattern of re-enacting As a result, they are likely to have “But among abortion providers, a abortion statistics? issues of contraception or anything their traumatic abortions. A central another abortion, which reinforces the mindless submission to the mantra of remotely relating to either, but are aspect of trauma is a sense of help- trauma of the first abortion: “While ‘choice’ has eviscerated any sense of Reality of abortion instead based on human vulnerability. lessness. Re-enactment is a means by many forms of re-enactment are sym- obligation to ensure that the woman or Each year the data shows that repeats sit I will not go into specific examples which individuals revisit their trau- bolic, in these cases re-enactment of a girl is not being pressured or coerced around these same percentages in the here, although Burke and Reardon mas, repeatedly returning to the same traumatic abortion can be quite literal, the abortion will actually help rather UK, although the numbers are creeping provide a multitude of case studies in traumatic situation with the hope, in resulting in one, two, three... or even than hurt her.” up year on year. But what the figures this and other papers on the issue, suf- some level of their minds, that they a dozen subsequent abortions.” DONNA NICHOLSON indicate is that where abortion is avail- fice to say all indicate the types of dif- will eventually confront, conquer, and able, repeat abortions will take place. ficulties many post abortive women triumph over the experience. Decision I If you know someone who is So the important question is why? face that lead them to abort again “One way that women who are trau- I am aware such theories do not sit suffering in the aftermath of an For those who work on the post including: re-enacting the trauma of matised by their abortions may seek to well with many on either side of the abortion experience please call abortion side this sad reality is noth- the abortion experience, various forms reassert power over their lives, and abortion debate. Those who concern Abortion Recovery Care & Helpline ing new and the same pattern exists of coercion, a form of self punishment, simultaneously to ‘undo’ their abor- themselves only with the unborn child (ARCH) on 0845 603 8501 for free around the world. Indeed, academics and reinforcing abusive and self tions, is through replacement preg- very often want to paint the mother as confidential help and support or go Teresa Burke and David Reardon, destructive behaviour. nancies. Unfortunately, this is a very evil for aborting, and those whose to www.archtrust.org.uk instrumental figures in bringing the “This problem of repeat abortions is risky proposition. While some women only concern is the mother very often reality of post abortion trauma to light, not due to callousness or the careless do carry their subsequent replacement want to paint her as a woman who is I Quotes are taken from the book have researched the matter at length. use of birth control,” Dr Burke, a clin- pregnancies to term, others quickly totally rational and in complete con- Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain In their book Forbidden Grief: The ical psychologist who has counselled discover that the same problems trol. The reality for women facing a of Abortion (Springfield, IL: Acorn Unspoken Pain of Abortion, they thousands of post abortive women, (including pressure or coercion, which crisis pregnancy is neither of these. Books, 2007) explain the motivation behind repeat said. “Instead, it is far more likely that will be discussed further below) that Abortion decisions are usually abortions, none of which are about women who have multiple abortions led to their first abortion are still there. based in fear, in denial, in loss of con- I www.spucscotland.org Want the celebrity treatment? You are already on God’s A-list

FIRST there was The Scheme. exciting had been happening. added. It was a wonderful on the Feast of Pentecost, we are They are sheltered from the real Big Marvin and friends, and The response was enthusiastic! moment for all of us. Here was a reminded that the gifts we have all world by virtue of their birth and ‘the dug’ became celebrities. Schoolchildren are always excit- tiny child reminding us in her been given are given to be used, upbringing. A little peek into their The television programme did Fr Eddie ing and full of energy. Yes, they own simple but very effective not for personal glorification but world may bring a little distraction no great favours for Onthank had seen Prince Charles. He had way that there is much more to for the building of God’s King- from the reality of ours. It is easy in the north west of Kil- McGhee been right there with them. This life than celebrity: Pinocchio. dom. The Gospel is not slow to to be envious. Why be envious? marnock. It did highlight a person whom they knew and Prince of Wales eat your heart out. remind us that we are loved by There is no need if we focus community with some pretty the church serving the Catholic recognised from television was The reality is that there is so God. It is not slow to point out on the Gospel message. We are fundamental needs. community in Onthank, there right there among them. Onthank much more to life than celebrity. that this has consequences in and challenged by the Gospel to The negative portrayal of the were traffic cones everywhere. was having a much more positive It is equally important to recog- for our own lives. We are not pas- invest in reality and to bring area was enough to motivate Prince Charles was visiting next moment of fame. They were get- nise that we do not live our lives sive recipients of God’s love. We about the change that recognises members of the local community door. Even Sr Imelda, one of our ting to meet an ‘A-list celebrity.’ in some barren, mundane, colour- need to bring God’s love to all of the value of everyone. God’s to try and change Onthank for parish sisters, normally the epit- One child had even shaken the less, wilderness. We need the situations of life. We need to Kingdom is all embracing the better. A year or two later and ome of everything that is calm Prince’s hand and the Prince had moments of excitement and diver- allow God’s love to work in us in because in God’s eyes we are all endless hours of commitment and measured, was betraying taken the time and was interested sion from time to time. We also a way that makes God’s love visi- celebrities, loved uniquely for and dedication have made a sig- signs of excitement. She was to enough to pass favourable com- need moments of affirmation. In ble. This means that whatever we simply being ourselves. nificant difference. Then there be part of the group welcoming ment on the jacket that she was the visit of Prince Charles both do should be done for God and was Prince Charles. He has the prince. There was a distinct wearing. How cool is that? To be were present. There was a bit of not for personal aggrandisement. I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a always been a celebrity. It goes buzz about the area. I was only able to tell your friends that not colour and a bit of affirmation. This can be difficult. We do like priest of Galloway Diocese since with the territory of being heir to interested in buzzing off as only had you shaken hands with For the people who had worked recognition for what we do. Most 1972. Currently serving three the throne. Having starred on quickly as possible after Mass so the Prince but that he had actually so hard to bring life and colour to of us are fully subscribed mem- parishes in the Kilmarnock area he Scottish Television last week as a that I did not get snarled up in noticed you! There was general Onthank this was important. The bers of the human race after all!! helps on a part time basis with weather presenter, the aforemen- the traffic and with security. agreement that it had been a fun moment is over. The work contin- Our ‘15 minutes of fame’ can chaplaincy in HMP Kilmarnock. He tioned prince took himself and On Sunday morning as I time for everyone involved. Then ues. Most of it will continue potentially derail us. It can allow holds a Diploma in Religious his entourage to Kilmarnock to arrived for Mass there were no one of the smaller children at the unseen. Much of it will be taken us to believe that we are ’the Education and a Masters in visit Onthank. His visit was a traffic cones, no excitement and back of the group put up her hand. for granted but those involved are answer’ rather than ’the question’. Education and has worked exten- very public acknowledgement of whatever passes for normal in She too had something to tell. She trying to do the right thing for the The cult of ‘celebrity’ in the sively in Catholic schools as the achievements of those dedi- Onthank seemed normal. As was probably all of three years right reason. They are not work- 21st century may add a certain advisor in religious education. A cated to working for the better- Mass began, everything was old. “I’ve been to see Pinocchio,” ing for personal glory but for the colour to life but it is hardly real columnist for the SCO since 1991, ment of this part of the town. I decidedly normal. I decided to she told us. She was just as good of the community and this is life. Government is criticised for his hobbies include fishing, pigeon- was delighted for them. ask the children who were about excited as those who had been to absolutely admirable. being out of touch with ordinary racing and poetry. He can be As I arrived for Mass on Fri- to celebrate the Children’s see the Prince of Wales. “His nose As we move away from the people and rightly so. Royalty contacted by email: edwardmcghee day morning at Mount Carmel, Liturgy of the Word if anything got longer as he told lies!” she Easter season and begin to focus have an even more difficult task. @btinternet.com 12 PERMANENT DEACONS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 2012 Friday May 18 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PERMANENT DEACONS 13

The permamnent diaconal formation programme pioneered by the S CARDINAL Keith O’Brien highlighted in the conate is growing. ordained as permanent deacons. Maryvale Instititue in Birmingham (above left) has attracted global first part of the SCO series on the permanent dia- Deacon Schmitz explained that the formation process for Among these seven candidates is a trainee deacon from attention, but closer to home, Deacon Tony Schmitz (above left conate, successful candidates will have ‘a key a permanent deacon begins with an enquiry to the applicant’s Gibraltar and one from northern England, which is testament inset), the director of studies for the permanent diaconate in part to play in the New Evangelisation’ in coun- parish priest or the diocesan diaconate vocations director. At to the strength of the Scottish study programme and how well Scotland has been pleased that it has attracted many men to the tries with Christian roots, an initiative that Pope this very early stage, an applicant will give brief personal and it is perceived, even as far afield as Australia and the US, as ministry in this country (above) Benedict XVI has urged the Catholic Faithful to embrace. family details and a summary of their reasons for their appli- Deacon Schmitz revealed. PIC ABOVE: PAUL McSHERRY The Scottish bishops, inspired by Archbishop Mario Conti cation to join the diaconate. “We had four academics from Minnesota in the US attend Aof Glasgow when he was Bishop of Aberdeen, were among The vocations director then may make a pre-arranged visit our last residential programme in March this year,” he said. the first to recognise and meet the need to have an inter- to the enquirer’s home to further discuss the permanent dia- “They were interested in our distance learning programme the teachings of the Church as taught by the Church; to help diocesan programme for the permanent diaconate. Their pio- conate with the individual and with his wife, if the applicant and wanted to see how it works. form deacons who are able to give themselves fully to God, neering work in this area led to a groundbreaking national is married. “An Australian priest, appointed to take charge of the per- and therefore become servants as Christ is servant, reflecting permanent diaconal formation programme that comprehends It should be noted at this point that although married men manent diaconate programme in Brisbane, has also visited His love; and to enable the deacons to be able to fully carry all the dioceses in Scotland, led by Director of Studies Dea- can become permanent deacons, a single man that has been me and asked us about our programme.” out the three ministries of the deacon: on the sanctuary in their con Tony Schmitz. This has attracted global interest. The aca- ordained as a permanent deacon cannot go on to marry fol- As the role and duties of a permanent deacon grow, so too liturgical function, in their teaching and preaching as they cat- demic component is provided through a distance learning lowing on from his ordination. does the need for his training and formation to be adapted. echise and bring the Word of God to others, and in their lov- degree programme by Maryvale Institute in Birmingham that Discernment year Mr Farrell-Roberts explained some of the changes that ing service of charity to all, as they attract others to God.” has also attracted global interest. have taken place to the training programme since permanent Ongoing training Bernard Farrell-Roberts, director of diaconal formation at After an interview with the bishop of the diocese, the candi- BLAZING deacons were introduced in the Scottish parishes. Maryvale, agrees with Cardinal O’Brien’s words, that per- date for the permanent diaconte will then begin his discern- “At first the dioceses ran their own programmes, as they The training for a permanent deacon does not stop following manent deacons have ‘a key part to play in the New Evan- ment year. did in England and many other parts of the world,” he said. his ordination, however, as there is a national programme of gelisation,’ and he believes the role of the permanent deacon During this year, the candidate will attend three residential a trail for the permanent diaconate “The problem with this was that the dioceses had to make ongoing formation for all deacons in Scotland, which is ‘to bring the Faithful to the Eucharist and the Word of weekends, led by Fr Allan Cameron, during which he (and use of the resources and funding available to them at any includes two overnight events and a weekend retreat each God—Christ.’ his wife, if married) will receive comprehensive introduc- moment of time. This resulted in a very uneven level of for- year. Many Massgoers will, by now, be more familiar with per- tions to the diaconate programme. In the second part of the SCO series, MARTIN DUNLOP talks to two men, mation. In recent years, several deacons, with the support of their manent deacons and the developing role they have in the life Deacon Schmitz noted that ‘around 75 per cent’ of appli- “The Scottish Bishops were the first to recognise the need bishops, have also chosen to continue their formal study for of the Church. The process of formation of permanent dea- cants who begin the discernment year continue their forma- to have an interdiocesan programme where they joined their a year after ordination in order to complete the degree of BA cons, however, may not be as familiar, something that Dea- tion towards ordination to the permanent diaconate. who both currently play a pivotal role in the formation of candidates for the resources together, and gained the resultant savings in costs. in applied theology (diaconal ministry.) con Schmitz, director of studies for the permanent diaconate “The studies are quite demanding,” he said. “The appli- This led to the formation of the Scottish programme, with The formation programme for permanent deacons in Scot- in Scotland, hopes to rectify. cants will be thinking thoughts such as: ‘Is my family at the Maryvale being brought in to ensure a consistent level of pro- land, is, perhaps, most aptly summed up on the Scots Dea- stage where I can commit to this?’” permanent diaconate in Scotland, about the formation process and it aims fessional higher educational teaching, methodology and cons website (address below) with the statement: “All who Candidates and formation For applicants that complete their year of discernment, materials. The same pattern took place in England leading to have participated in the diaconal training period would read- Permanent deacons come from all walks of life. Deacon they and their wives will undergo a suitability interview, con- the launch of the complete Maryvale Formation programme ily agree that it has been a great stimulus in both their spiri- Mario Vannini of Motherwell Diocese, for example, man- ducted by the diocesan bishop and his diaconate formation 15-20 hours per week to home study and complete a number a privilege to be involved in the formation of these men.” deacon’s great flexibility and the variety of things they are three years ago.” tual and sacramental lives.” ages to balance his ministry for the Church with his family team. Successful applicants will then attend a summer study of written assignments under the guidance of a tutor. Deacon Schmitz highlighted that, in addition to the com- able to do’ in Church life. This variety of tasks is reflected in He further explained the role of the permanent diaconate life and his job as a hospitality teacher at Cardinal Newman school programme, which takes place at St Mary’s Mr Farrell-Roberts, who has been director of diaconal for- pletion of his studies, the candidate is expected to participate a permanent deacon’s training and formation, and prospec- in New Evangelisation. I For further information go online and visit High School in Bellshill. Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth before beginning a four-year for- mation for Maryvale Institute for four years, said that he fully in the liturgical and parish life of his local church, and tive deacons are made aware of the areas they may be asked “[Christ] is the essential link that the New Evangelisation http://www.scotsdeacons.org.uk. Catholic men interested As Deacon Schmitz told the SCO, cases such as Deacon mal course of studies, which begins in September each year. believes the success of the diaconate formation programme is also noted that Pope Benedict XVI has said he is an enthusi- to work in, be it a parish role, Catechesis, RCIA, working in requires to bring people from one of the deacon’s ‘loca- in finding out more about the permanent diaconate should Vannini’s are none too rare in today’s Church. not just down to ‘the excellent academic resources and method- ast for the permanent diaconate—‘because it seems to me prisons, hospitals, or even as the chancellor of a diocese or tions’—local society—the other—the Church,” he said. contact their parish priest or diocesan diaconate vocations “We have had a consultation psychologist, a social work Pioneering programme ology we have, but also that we see ourselves as serving the that it enhances the riches of the Church’s sacramental min- working with the Armed Services. “This role can only come about if the deacon has a full director in the first instance. director, a bus driver, several teachers and lecturers and a The four-year course for an applicant to the permanent dia- Church in the solid and complete formation of deacons.’ istry. At the same time, it can also serve as a link between knowledge of his Faith and has given himself to God, head-teacher over the years,” Deacon Schmitz said. conate includes doctrinal, pastoral, personal, intellectual and “There is a tremendous need in the Church today for a the secular world, the professional world and the world of Blazing a trail immersing himself in God’s love. I Deacon Schmitz will be speaking on The Permanent As parishioners become increasingly aware of the pres- spiritual formation. The distance learning programme—run robust system of diaconal formation that works—more than priestly ministry, since many deacons continue to carry out Deacon Schmitz said that he is hopeful that six applicants “He is then able to pass this on to others. The prime targets Diaconate: A Partnership in Ministry on June 13 at the 50th ence and role of permanent deacons, interest in the process through the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham—is key to the 50 ordained deacons demonstrate that our programme does,” their professions and keep their posts—both important and will begin their studies for the diaconate this summer. There I believe of the formation programme are: to enable the dea- International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin candidates go through prior to being ordained into the dia- formation of permanent deacons, who are expected to commit he said. “All the members of the formation team consider it simple position.’The Holy Father also values the permanent are currently seven candidates in their final year, soon to be cons to carry out their ordination promise to faithfully teach http://www.iec2012.ie/index.jsp?p=108&n=144&a=2121 12 PERMANENT DEACONS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 2012 Friday May 18 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PERMANENT DEACONS 13

The permamnent diaconal formation programme pioneered by the S CARDINAL Keith O’Brien highlighted in the conate is growing. ordained as permanent deacons. Maryvale Instititue in Birmingham (above left) has attracted global first part of the SCO series on the permanent dia- Deacon Schmitz explained that the formation process for Among these seven candidates is a trainee deacon from attention, but closer to home, Deacon Tony Schmitz (above left conate, successful candidates will have ‘a key a permanent deacon begins with an enquiry to the applicant’s Gibraltar and one from northern England, which is testament inset), the director of studies for the permanent diaconate in part to play in the New Evangelisation’ in coun- parish priest or the diocesan diaconate vocations director. At to the strength of the Scottish study programme and how well Scotland has been pleased that it has attracted many men to the tries with Christian roots, an initiative that Pope this very early stage, an applicant will give brief personal and it is perceived, even as far afield as Australia and the US, as ministry in this country (above) Benedict XVI has urged the Catholic Faithful to embrace. family details and a summary of their reasons for their appli- Deacon Schmitz revealed. PIC ABOVE: PAUL McSHERRY The Scottish bishops, inspired by Archbishop Mario Conti cation to join the diaconate. “We had four academics from Minnesota in the US attend Aof Glasgow when he was Bishop of Aberdeen, were among The vocations director then may make a pre-arranged visit our last residential programme in March this year,” he said. the first to recognise and meet the need to have an inter- to the enquirer’s home to further discuss the permanent dia- “They were interested in our distance learning programme the teachings of the Church as taught by the Church; to help diocesan programme for the permanent diaconate. Their pio- conate with the individual and with his wife, if the applicant and wanted to see how it works. form deacons who are able to give themselves fully to God, neering work in this area led to a groundbreaking national is married. “An Australian priest, appointed to take charge of the per- and therefore become servants as Christ is servant, reflecting permanent diaconal formation programme that comprehends It should be noted at this point that although married men manent diaconate programme in Brisbane, has also visited His love; and to enable the deacons to be able to fully carry all the dioceses in Scotland, led by Director of Studies Dea- can become permanent deacons, a single man that has been me and asked us about our programme.” out the three ministries of the deacon: on the sanctuary in their con Tony Schmitz. This has attracted global interest. The aca- ordained as a permanent deacon cannot go on to marry fol- As the role and duties of a permanent deacon grow, so too liturgical function, in their teaching and preaching as they cat- demic component is provided through a distance learning lowing on from his ordination. does the need for his training and formation to be adapted. echise and bring the Word of God to others, and in their lov- degree programme by Maryvale Institute in Birmingham that Discernment year Mr Farrell-Roberts explained some of the changes that ing service of charity to all, as they attract others to God.” has also attracted global interest. have taken place to the training programme since permanent Ongoing training Bernard Farrell-Roberts, director of diaconal formation at After an interview with the bishop of the diocese, the candi- BLAZING deacons were introduced in the Scottish parishes. Maryvale, agrees with Cardinal O’Brien’s words, that per- date for the permanent diaconte will then begin his discern- “At first the dioceses ran their own programmes, as they The training for a permanent deacon does not stop following manent deacons have ‘a key part to play in the New Evan- ment year. did in England and many other parts of the world,” he said. his ordination, however, as there is a national programme of gelisation,’ and he believes the role of the permanent deacon During this year, the candidate will attend three residential a trail for the permanent diaconate “The problem with this was that the dioceses had to make ongoing formation for all deacons in Scotland, which is ‘to bring the Faithful to the Eucharist and the Word of weekends, led by Fr Allan Cameron, during which he (and use of the resources and funding available to them at any includes two overnight events and a weekend retreat each God—Christ.’ his wife, if married) will receive comprehensive introduc- moment of time. This resulted in a very uneven level of for- year. Many Massgoers will, by now, be more familiar with per- tions to the diaconate programme. In the second part of the SCO series, MARTIN DUNLOP talks to two men, mation. In recent years, several deacons, with the support of their manent deacons and the developing role they have in the life Deacon Schmitz noted that ‘around 75 per cent’ of appli- “The Scottish Bishops were the first to recognise the need bishops, have also chosen to continue their formal study for of the Church. The process of formation of permanent dea- cants who begin the discernment year continue their forma- to have an interdiocesan programme where they joined their a year after ordination in order to complete the degree of BA cons, however, may not be as familiar, something that Dea- tion towards ordination to the permanent diaconate. who both currently play a pivotal role in the formation of candidates for the resources together, and gained the resultant savings in costs. in applied theology (diaconal ministry.) con Schmitz, director of studies for the permanent diaconate “The studies are quite demanding,” he said. “The appli- This led to the formation of the Scottish programme, with The formation programme for permanent deacons in Scot- in Scotland, hopes to rectify. cants will be thinking thoughts such as: ‘Is my family at the Maryvale being brought in to ensure a consistent level of pro- land, is, perhaps, most aptly summed up on the Scots Dea- stage where I can commit to this?’” permanent diaconate in Scotland, about the formation process and it aims fessional higher educational teaching, methodology and cons website (address below) with the statement: “All who Candidates and formation For applicants that complete their year of discernment, materials. The same pattern took place in England leading to have participated in the diaconal training period would read- Permanent deacons come from all walks of life. Deacon they and their wives will undergo a suitability interview, con- the launch of the complete Maryvale Formation programme ily agree that it has been a great stimulus in both their spiri- Mario Vannini of Motherwell Diocese, for example, man- ducted by the diocesan bishop and his diaconate formation 15-20 hours per week to home study and complete a number a privilege to be involved in the formation of these men.” deacon’s great flexibility and the variety of things they are three years ago.” tual and sacramental lives.” ages to balance his ministry for the Church with his family team. Successful applicants will then attend a summer study of written assignments under the guidance of a tutor. Deacon Schmitz highlighted that, in addition to the com- able to do’ in Church life. This variety of tasks is reflected in He further explained the role of the permanent diaconate life and his job as a hospitality teacher at Cardinal Newman school programme, which takes place at St Mary’s Mr Farrell-Roberts, who has been director of diaconal for- pletion of his studies, the candidate is expected to participate a permanent deacon’s training and formation, and prospec- in New Evangelisation. I For further information go online and visit High School in Bellshill. Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth before beginning a four-year for- mation for Maryvale Institute for four years, said that he fully in the liturgical and parish life of his local church, and tive deacons are made aware of the areas they may be asked “[Christ] is the essential link that the New Evangelisation http://www.scotsdeacons.org.uk. Catholic men interested As Deacon Schmitz told the SCO, cases such as Deacon mal course of studies, which begins in September each year. believes the success of the diaconate formation programme is also noted that Pope Benedict XVI has said he is an enthusi- to work in, be it a parish role, Catechesis, RCIA, working in requires to bring people from one of the deacon’s ‘loca- in finding out more about the permanent diaconate should Vannini’s are none too rare in today’s Church. not just down to ‘the excellent academic resources and method- ast for the permanent diaconate—‘because it seems to me prisons, hospitals, or even as the chancellor of a diocese or tions’—local society—the other—the Church,” he said. contact their parish priest or diocesan diaconate vocations “We have had a consultation psychologist, a social work Pioneering programme ology we have, but also that we see ourselves as serving the that it enhances the riches of the Church’s sacramental min- working with the Armed Services. “This role can only come about if the deacon has a full director in the first instance. director, a bus driver, several teachers and lecturers and a The four-year course for an applicant to the permanent dia- Church in the solid and complete formation of deacons.’ istry. At the same time, it can also serve as a link between knowledge of his Faith and has given himself to God, head-teacher over the years,” Deacon Schmitz said. conate includes doctrinal, pastoral, personal, intellectual and “There is a tremendous need in the Church today for a the secular world, the professional world and the world of Blazing a trail immersing himself in God’s love. I Deacon Schmitz will be speaking on The Permanent As parishioners become increasingly aware of the pres- spiritual formation. The distance learning programme—run robust system of diaconal formation that works—more than priestly ministry, since many deacons continue to carry out Deacon Schmitz said that he is hopeful that six applicants “He is then able to pass this on to others. The prime targets Diaconate: A Partnership in Ministry on June 13 at the 50th ence and role of permanent deacons, interest in the process through the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham—is key to the 50 ordained deacons demonstrate that our programme does,” their professions and keep their posts—both important and will begin their studies for the diaconate this summer. There I believe of the formation programme are: to enable the dea- International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin candidates go through prior to being ordained into the dia- formation of permanent deacons, who are expected to commit he said. “All the members of the formation team consider it simple position.’The Holy Father also values the permanent are currently seven candidates in their final year, soon to be cons to carry out their ordination promise to faithfully teach http://www.iec2012.ie/index.jsp?p=108&n=144&a=2121 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 2012

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WE HAVE never had to be more discerning Cardinal Keith O’Brien attended regarding the amount of information and the recent consecration and installation of The Very Rev Dr misinformation that is now available to us via the PICTURE John Armes as the 26th Bishop media, who is telling the truth, who is not, who is of Edinburgh for the Scottish spinning, who is not, not only on a daily basis but OF THE Episcopal Church. Cardinal O’Brien with the advent of electronic media, on an hourly is seen here greeting Bishop Armes basis. after the ceremony at St Mary’s Christianity, and Catholicism in particular, has WEEK Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday not had such levels of hostility toward its teachings PIC: PAUL McSHERRY and values for generations and this hostility is gathering pace at an alarming rate and it has to be met with an equally alarming rate at which Humanists lack insight Catholics and Christians who have the resource, the into Catholic schools tradition appear apposite. knowledge and the access, start to gather pace at His Eminence Keith Patrick which to meet this hostility. I AM astonished to read Clare Cardinal O’Brien firmly The only way that lay Catholics and Christians Marsh’s absurd, inaccurate emphasises the duty of can feel confident that they can rebuke a lot of the and hypocritical letter. Her government to further social claim that ‘we have no wish Letters justice by introducing misinformation and spin that is constantly being spun is by feeling confident in the knowledge they to attack RE’ is one of utter SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT statutory measures to more glean from a true and reliable source, confident in hypocrisy, as for many years, [email protected] evenly distribute wealth during the knowledge that they have, they can meet the her misguided, humanist the time of financial hardship. challenge to their faith with a dignified and group has attacked Catholic As well as relieving the pain of corroborated truth. schools on a regular basis, and poverty it is important in the Gerald Warner’s article in the May 4 edition is indeed, has called for their extraordinary lack of The Scottish Catholic interests of health to correct just exactly the type of concise and well-researched closure. consultation with the growing Historical Association has the demeaning influence of information people need to be able to have As a former Catholic number of scholars using this issued a letter to the press perceived inferior status in a headteacher, I can assure her available to them, nowhere else in Scotland can this resource or with the requesting the bishops to wait very self aware secular that the teaching of RE in community (as well as the country. type of article be brought to the attention of until new Episcopal Catholic schools is based on nation at large), and it goes appointments have been His Holiness Pope Benedict Catholics than through The Scottish Catholic shared learning, and we are against the Church’s stated confirmed before proceeding. XVI, quoted by David Kerr in Observer. not in the business of ambition to foster and However, if their concern is his article, places configuration Never has there been more of a need to have indoctrination, as she encourage the understanding shared within the wider to Christ as the basis for such a publication available, and as this hostility suggests. Moreover, of the place of the Catholic academic community, a much renewal of Faith. Through Him continues to grow momentum, it will be the only non-Catholic parents do not Church in Scottish history. broader spectrum of God’s love is available to place where Catholics in Scotland may well get to wish to withdraw their The plan involves dividing individuals and organisations everyone who accepts it and as know the real truth, therefore it is paramount that children from RE, feeling that an internationally important need to inform the bishops of written by St Paul gives them The Scottish Catholic Observer continues to not this would be discriminatory, historical collection between their concern, and that access to power far greater only keep encouraging such articles but actively since it would separate their Glasgow and Aberdeen and speedily. than that provided by riches or seeks to bring more of these issues and articles to children from the others in the thus removing it from the Professor Charles McKean wealth. With a stroke it the forefront of Catholic reading. school. Indeed, in 35 years of close and useful proximity to DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY abolishes judgement by bank The engaging with the clergy through the teaching, I have never met the other national collections DUNDEE UNIVERSITY balance and gives a free pass fortnightly question and answer feature was a one parent who has asked for upon which many PhDs and to the world. masterstroke, not only is it very informative, withdrawal from RE for a other researchers rely. 1878 is Informed opinion on So, at this time a lot more enlightening and very interesting it also makes it child. It is also the case that to be the date used to poverty welcome work to be done by our more whole as I feel that involving and engaging the vast majority of determine the split - pre 1878 WHEN our Catholic bishops politicians and priests. our clergy in such an inclusive way makes The non-Catholic parents who to Aberdeen and post -1878 to are brave enough to speak out Julian Bath Scottish Catholic Observer, well, more Catholic. send their children to Catholic Glasgow. To use the year about poverty and injustice, I UDDINGSTON Keep up the good work and fighting the good schools do so because they 1878, when the hierarchy was am sure they are prepared to fight for if you don't and with all the pernicious and want a good system of restored, might seem neat, but take the consequences. It is women who secular legislation currently running like a Tsunami Christian education for their the collections are less However, I was taken aback at bear the fruits through the Scottish Parliament, without putting too children, given that this is arranged chronologically as how unjust and uncharitable AGAIN, another excellent fine a point on it, you may well have to become the often lacking in the thematically or according to the critics were when Cardinal article by Dr Harry Schnitker most popular underground publication in Scottish non-denominational sector. source - for example Blairs O’Brien challenged the Prime on the role of women and history. Ms Marsh also shows a sad Letters, Oban Letters and so Minister over poverty. No, martyrdom. Vincent Costello lack of awareness of the ethos on. Since much research is Cardinal O’Brien is not an I now risk my head being GLASGOW Never has there been more of a need to have the SCO this hostility continues to grow of the Catholic school, as likely to straddle such a economist, but I am not a axed off or being hanged as I parents would need to divide, such a division is nuclear physicist yet I speak refer to the double page withdraw their kids from all likely to be problematic. out against Trident as often as spread in the same edition on other subject areas in order to To many researchers, this I can. the permanent diaconate. A avoid RE, in view of the fact relocation will imply more You do not have to be an male preserve. that RE permeates every other distant travel, quite probably expert in a given field to have Now the question: is there area of the curriculum in the entailing overnight stays— an informed opinion. And the blood to be spilt before SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER Catholic school. It is and thus reducing the general morality of our global women gain even a slight therefore, very simple, Ms accessibility/affordability of economics is all wrong. entry into this male dominated Marsh: if you don’t want RE, using the material. Marie Burns world? don’t send your child to a If this move takes place, it is GLASGOW I quote Deacon Charles MAIN SWITCHBOARD Hendry of Dunkeld Diocese, Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 Catholic school! likely to stall the recent growth • Hugh J Lynch in Scottish Catholic historical Work lies ahead for where he writes: “Because LARBERT Church, politicians EDITOR research, and its integration in planting that seed could make broader Scottish historical MUCH to read, mark, learn all the difference.” Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 Appeal to preserve research. Our concern is that and inwardly digest in the Seeds are planted naturally [email protected] the Catholic Archives it will relegate it to where it SCO Friday, May 4. Two and it is the woman who DEPUTY EDITOR THE Catholic bishops plan to used to be: a sideshow. items basic to the Christian nurtures and bears the fruit. relocate the historical Tom Reilly Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 EDINBURGH [email protected] collections of the Scottish G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or Catholic Archives at Columba style requirements House in Edinburgh to Politicians lack sense REPORTER G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views over marriage? Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 Aberdeen and Glasgow. They expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO are also contemplating selling SAME-sex ‘marriage’ is as [email protected] G If you would like to share your opinion, send your off items of heritage to help correspondence to the above address daft an idea as same-sex SUB-EDITOR defray the cost of a new reproduction. Do politicians building in Glasgow. 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If you educate a mother, you educate a family, so the idea of being too clever for motherhood is not only misleading and offensive, but also short sighted By Mary confident there is plenty of scope for fun and McGinty adventure that is all the more enjoyable for the inclusion of children. Perhaps it was a throw-away remark by the UEEN of the angels and queen of the Oxford-educated clever clogs but the message that May. As a school girl who was told by having children you sell yourself short is a con- to mime during music lessons lest I cerning one. And on the basis that you do not sully the dulcet tones of my class- know until you try, it is Ms Worsley who might mates I am not one to sing at Mass. well have missed out. Careers can be meaningful But sometimes you just have to make an excep- and fulfilling and times of special achievement can tion and Bring Flowers of the Fairest is one hymn be quite exhilarating. But, we are not irreplace- Qwhich I make an attempt at. able, no matter how highly qualified, talented and On Sunday I gave this beautiful hymn in hon- dedicated we are. A mother, on the other hand, can our of Our Lady my best shot and when I walked never be replaced and her guiding presence and out of Mass into a dreich day my soul was well steadfast devotion to her children is a blessing to and truly renewed and my spirits were soaring as both her and her children. Unlike in the world of I set off home to refresh the flowers in my little work where long hours may be a burden, the time May altar at the kitchen window. You could argue which a mother put in is a labour of love. And the that the kitchen is perhaps not the most honoured capacity to love grows with the gift of each child. spot in the house but the Queen of the May is all the inspiration the queen of the kitchen needs he orphaned 15th century saint Angela when she’s knee-deep in dirty sports kit. Merici who devoted her life to children Gordius No 39 wrote: “Mothers of children even if they CROSSWORD peaking of the joys of motherhood, that haveT a thousand, carry each and every one fixed brings me to the mini-media frenzy initiated in their hearts, and because of the strength of their by the BBC historian, Lucy Worsley, when love they do not forget any of them. In fact, it 123 4 5 6 7 sheS announced that she had educated herself out seems that the more children they have the more of motherhood. She says she would not have the their love and care for each one is increased.” time to do all the things she enjoys if she had chil- May is a special time to draw closer to Our 89 dren. Brilliant she may be, but she must be blind Blessed Mother and to reflect on how we can grow too if she has failed to see, all around her, the in our devotion to Her. Praying the Rosary and highly accomplished and successful women who making a pilgrimage in Her honour are pleasing to 10 11 12 happily combine career and motherhood. Her and through little sacrifices in Her name can First entry out the hat next As well as the happiness they bring, children bring others closer to Her. In Scotland, we are 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner come with a full set of parental constraints—at blessed to have Carfin, our national shrine, but least in the short-term. But somehow when you many churches still have Marian shrines in the Send your completed have children, all the big plans you had suddenly grounds. And a short while in front of the Lady 15 16 17 crossword entries—along with don’t seem quite so important any longer. As fam- altar giving thanks and asking Her protection and ily life is established and parents become more intercession is always time well spent. 18 your full name address and 19 20 daytime phone number—to CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 21 22 23 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 SCO pag 6BT es t 24 25 hrough the ages The winner’s name will be printed next week

25 years ago Mgr Joseph 26 27 The editor’s decision is final MUCH of the news reported in The Cardijn (later a Scottish Catholic Observer 25 years cardinal, right) ago centred around the upcoming gen- described him- ACROSS LAST WEEK’S eral elections, prior to which the self as ‘80 years 1 Peaked headgear (3) SOLUTION Catholic Church reminded all the par- young,’ while he 3 Sporting type gives part of a plane for part of a ties that ‘the people—not political or also told a hospital (4,7) ACROSS economic theory—must come first in packed Glasgow 8 Opposed to a bit of poetry (6) 1 Formula One 6 Acts their plans for Britain.’ audience that 60 9 Orbital thoroughfare—or the route to some jewellery? 10 Input 11 Papal bull The Scottish Churches’ Ecumenical years before he (4,4) 12 Deleted 15 Enemy Peace Team chose Perth as the place to had vowed to 10 Great push (5) 17 Iron 18 Acid 19 Torso 11 Freshwater fish of the carp family (5) 21 Deceive 23 Lehar launch its statement, which was entitled become a priest 24 Scot 25 Item 26 Offal ‘An Urgent Choice for Our People.’ and devote his life to helping the workers 13 Clumps of wool or pile (4) 15 Anxious (7) 28 Assault In that statement the main argument was not only of his own country but all over 33 Red pepper 34 Beech that: “For Christians people come first. A the world. 16 Continuous, unabating (3-4) 20 A fit of pique (5) 35 Seep 36 Anemometer general election is a time for making that “His vow and his ambition were both 21 Resided (5) clear so that others can join us. The poor, the realised, and today the YCW movement 23 Stomach upset that gets the officer before many DOWN hungry and the exploited should be at the top has spread to over 90 countries, with close others (5) 1 Flit 2 Replenish of our agenda. We encourage candidates of on three million members,” the report said. 24 One might have built her a censer (8) 3 Untie 4 Ample 5 Nape all parties to put them at the top of theirs.” The main aim of the movement was to 25 The humble spud (6) 7 Cause 8 Sally forth The Church said that it hoped for a solid unite the workers and the young people of 26 Drink with the Pope in the East (11) 9 Al dente 13 Tore response from all the political parties. all race, language and continents through 14 Dilemma 27 Young goat (3) 16 Call to arms With this the Church also wanted assur- Christian unity, faith and, of course, hard 20 Recollect 21 Drilled ances on matters of defence. It sought clar- work. DOWN 22 Vows 27 Fudge ifications on where each political party “They must see in each young worker a 1 Grounded an aircraft in a damaging way (5-6) 29 Scrum 30 Album stood on certain issues, which included divine mission, a divine destiny and they 2 Hunter from a red port (8) 31 Span 32 Char nuclear weapons and the relationship must more and more come together to help 3 Squander (5) between east and west. each other, to prevent young workers from 4 The tallest land animal (7) becoming criminals,” the report added. 5 Not left? Correct (5) Last week’s winner was: 50 years ago “Each year millions of boys and girls left 6 Flourish, be widely present (6) Anna Jackson, Bothwell 7 It’s a failure, whichever way you view it (3) FIFTY years ago a report about the their homes, parents, schools, parishes, to 12 Musical instrument somewhat like a piano (11) Young Christian Workers Association go to work in factories, mines offices, 13 Cease-fire (5) and an interview with the founder Bel- shops, where they were alone, and where 14 Exclusive story concerning a Southern dovecote (5) gian born Mgr Joseph Cardijn, caught they must prepare their future lives.” Scottish Catholic Observer: STEPHEN EDWARDSON 17 A symptom of traffic congestion (8) the attention of SCO readers. 18 Acrid (7) Scotland’s only national 19 Sparkling disc sewn onto a costume (6) Catholic weekly newspaper 22 Does this fraction get a bronze medal? (5) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. 23 Nearby (5) Registered at the Post Office ages 24 The fly-by-night turns up for the bill (3) SCO pages through the as a newspaper. 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 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 Today we celebrate the Birthday of the face of the earth. the Church. It is called Pentecost which I praise you, Lord God, with all my heart. Pentecost Sunday means 50 days after Easter. We thank You are glorious and majestic. Jesus for sending us the Holy Spirit. Our Lord, by your wisdom you made so —First Reading Many of the saints knew that the Spirit many things; the whole earth is covered gave them special gifts to use for others. with your living creatures. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to They had the courage to teach and to (R) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew speak different languages. A reading from the Acts of the preach. They were not afraid because the face of the earth. Apostles 2:1-11. God was with them. You created all of them by your Spirit, and you give new life to the earth. On the day of Pentecost all the Lord’s followers Discussion Our Lord, we pray that your glory will last were together in one place. Suddenly there was a I What are some special gifts that the Holy for ever and that you will be pleased noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty Spirit gives you? How do you use them? with what you have done. wind! It filled the house where they were meeting. I Can you think of the gifts people in your (R) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues Church have? How do they use them? the face of the earth. moving in all directions, and a tongue came and I When you get big what would you like Second Reading settled on each person there. The Holy Spirit Reflection to do for the Church? took control of everyone, and they began I If you become a teacher or preacher or In the one Spirit we were all Baptised into one speaking whatever languages the Spirit let them WHAT is the one day of the year that is one who forgives others, who will help body. A reading from the first letter of Paul to speak. very special just for you? It is your you, who will give you courage, who will the Corinthians 12:4-7, 12-13. Many religious Jews from every country in the birthday. What usually happens on your help you know that you are not alone? Brothers and sisters, there are different world were living in Jerusalem. And when they birthday? Your family and friends come kinds of spiritual gifts, but they all come to your house for a party. There’s a cake Activities from the same Spirit. There are different heard this noise, a crowd gathered. But they for you with candles on it. Maybe ice G Sing Happy Birthday to the Church ways to serve the same Lord, and we can were surprised, because they were hearing cream too and you get some presents, —remember we are the Church. each do different things. Yet the same God everything in their own languages. some gifts. G Draw a ‘flame’ and write one gift that you works in all of us and helps us in They were excited and amazed, and said: “Don’t Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit have on it. everything we do. The Spirit has given all these who are speaking come from Galilee? to His close friends and to all His each of us a special way of serving others. Then why do we each hear them speaking our followers. That happened on the day of Prayer The Body of Christ has many different very own languages? Some of us are from Pentecost. The people did not see the Dear Jesus, before you went to Heaven, you parts, just as any other body does. Some of Parthia, Media, and Elam. Others are from Holy Spirit. Instead they saw fiery promised that you would send us the Holy us are Jews, and others are Gentiles. Some Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, tongues, flames of fire. It was real. Spirit. Today we give special thanks for the of us are slaves, and others are free. But Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, Parts of Libya near The Holy Spirit came with special gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church, to us. God’s Spirit Baptised each of us and made Cyrene, Rome, Crete, and Arabia. Some of us gifts for all those people and for us too. Help us to listen always to the Spirit in our us part of the body of Christ. Now we each were born Jews, and others of us have chosen to Those gifts were not toys or computer lives. We pray this as we make the Sign of drink form that same Spirit. be Jews. Yet we all hear them using our own games but gifts like peace, of not being the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of The Word of the Lord languages to tell the wonderful things God has afraid to follow Jesus, the gift of joy, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Alleluia done.” love and the gift to forgive others. There Responsorial Psalm The Word of the Lord are a lot of others gifts the Holy Spirit (R) Alleluia, alleluia. gives us. We cannot see them but they 104:1abc and 24, 30-31 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your are real. (R) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew Faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel As the Father sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 20:19-23 The disciples were afraid of the Jewish leaders, and on the evening of that same Sunday they locked themselves in a room. Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the middle of the group. He greeted them and showed them His hands and His side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they became very happy. After Jesus had greeted them again, He said: “I am sending you, just as the Father has sent me.” Then He breathed on them and said: “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, they will be forgiven. But if you don’t forgive their sins, they will not be forgiven.” The Gospel of the Lord

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McALISTER MacINNES O’DONNELL THANKSGIVING In loving memory of our dear 8th Anniversary In loving memory of Kitty parents, Angus John, died In loving memory of Donald Brennan, who died on May 16, May 22, 2007, Agnes, died John, beloved husband, dad 1995 and her husband, John, NOVENA TO ST CLARE June 10, 1994; also our sister, and grandad, died May 24, who died on May 20, 2008. Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine Catherine Woods, died 2004. May they rest in peace. days with a lighted candle; September 6, 1989 and our Sadly missed, always publication promised. – C.B. brother, Alister, died August remembered. O’HARE 25, 1974. Packy passed away May 18, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for DEAR HEART OF JESUS We miss them most who loved 2008. him. Dear Heart of Jesus in the them best. In life I loved you dearly, Inserted by Mary and family, past I have asked you for Our Lady of the Isles, pray for In death I love you still, Eriskay. many favours, this time I ask them. MONAGHAN In my heart you hold a special WEBB From all the family, Eriskay 26th Anniversary of our darling place. 7th Anniversary of Steve, you for this special one (men- and Fort William. MacKINNON son, and brother, Michael, It broke my heart to lose you, devoted husband and loving tion favour), take it Dear Heart 17th Anniversary. who died May 20, 1986, aged But you did not go alone, daddy of Oliver. of Jesus, and place it within In loving memory of my dear 17 years. For part of me went with you, No farewell words were Your broken heart where your McCABE husband, Donald, who died To us you were someone The day God took you home. spoken, Father sees it, then in his mer- In loving memory of a dear May 20, 1995; also my special, Your loving wife Margaret. No time to say goodbye, ciful eyes it will become Your mother, Sadie McCabe, who brother-in-law and uncle, Someone good and true, You were gone before I knew favour, not mine. Amen. Say died on May 24, 2000. Donald Allan, who died on You will never be forgotten, O’HARE it, for three days, publication I think about you every day, May 9, 1995, and loved ones For we thought the world of Packy, died May 18, 2008. And only God knows why. promised. – C.W. The things you used to do and gone before and after. you. Our hearts were torn in two, Missing you so much. say, It broke our hearts to lose you, One side filled with memories, Whatever else we fail to do, All my love Dolores. xxx DEAR HEART OF JESUS They bring a smile and then a But you did not go alone, The other died with you. We never fail to pray for you Daddy, you can count on me Dear Heart of Jesus in the For part of us went with you, tear, Inserted by your loving wife Our lives go on without you, like 1 2 3 That day God called you There is nothing we can do, past I have asked you for And a loving wish that you Mary and family. I’ll be there, were here. home. Except to say we miss you many favours, this time I ask And I know when I need it God bless you Mum, I miss You bade us not a last dad and will always love you. you for this special one (men- MacLEAN I can count on you like 4 3 2 you so. farewell, From Joe, John and Marie. tion favour), take it Dear Heart 1st Anniversary You’ll be there. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray Or even said goodbye, of Jesus, and place it within In loving memory of my Happy heaven day. for her. You were gone before we THOMSON Your broken heart where your Ellen. beloved husband, Donald knew it, Please pray for our darling Love you Oliver. xxx Father sees it, then in his mer- Holy Family, pray for us. Joseph, our dear father and And only God knows why. daughter Lynne Margaret ciful eyes it will become Your grandfather, who died May 18, Mum, Dad, Marjory and Thomson, B.A., died May 21, favour, not mine. Amen. Say MacDONALD 2011. Patrick. 1994, aged 22 years. for three days, publication We give our loved ones back WILSON 23rd Anniversary Oh how we miss her, promised. – P.B. In fond remembrance of my to God and just as He first Oh how we love her, 43rd Anniversary most beloved husband, gave them to us and did not Oh how we want her, In ever loving memory of my NOVENA PRAYER TO ST Donald (Domhnall Eirisgeach), lose them in the giving, so we Our darling daughter, dear father, John Wilson, died JUDE loving dad and grandad of the have not lost them in returning Our Lynne. May 23, 1969, and also my May the Sacred Heart of family, who died May 23, them to Him. Mum and Dad. dear mother, Lexie Wilson, Jesus be praised, adored, glo- 1989. Inserted by his wife Betty and We miss you so much Lynne. who died July 23, 1979, and rified and loved throughout the Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a family South Uist and Sister – Karen. Alasdair MacInnes, died July world now and forever more. Thighearna, Edinburgh. Brother – Stephen. 26, 1988. R.I.P. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Agus solus nach dibir Will those of you who think of Always in our thoughts and St Martin de Porres, pray for prayers. mercy on us. St Jude helper of dearrsadh air. Amen. our grandad today, him. Aunt Mary. Requiescat in pace. A little prayer to Jesus say. Inserted by Donald, Morag the hopeless, pray for us. St Our Lady, Star of the Sea MORRIS and family, 17 Liniclate, Jude, great miracle worker, Sadly missed by all the 16th Anniversary and St Bernadette, pray for TRAYNOR Benbecula, South Uist. pray for us. Say nine times grandchildren. In loving memory of a dear him. In loving memory of Kathleen daily. - T.L. Remembered by his ever wife and mother, Isabella, died McLaughlin, who died on May loving wife Ceit, May 21, 1996. 21, 1984, beloved wife of the Taobh-Na- Mara, Eriskay and A wife who gave her undivided late Peter Traynor, loving ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOVENA PRAYER TO ST family, Benbecula, Canada love to her husband. A mother mother of Rose, James and JUDE and Glasgow. who gave her all to provide for Catherine. MONK her children. R.I.P. Katie and family would like to May the Sacred Heart of St Martin de Porres, pray for thank all relations, friends and Jesus be praised, adored, glo- her. MacDONALD WALKER neighbours for their rified and loved throughout the 10th Anniversary Inserted by her husband John 22nd Anniversary expressions of sympathy world now and forever more. and children, Christine, Mark, In loving memory of my Treasured memories of a dear and support; gifts, floral Sacred Heart of Jesus have Eleanor and Alison. beloved husband, Ronald, husband, father and tributes and meals provided mercy on us. St Jude helper of grandfather, Padruig Walker, much loved father, grandfather MURPHY and also all who called at the the hopeless, pray for us. St and father-in-law, who died MacNEIL who died May 20, 1990. Jude, great miracle worker, 16th Anniversary Please pray for the repose of house, sent cards, Mass May 20, 2002. Inserted by his loving wife cards and telephoned. pray for us. Say nine times Precious memories of a much the soul of our dear mother, You are always loved and Clara and family. Special thanks to Fr.Ross daily. loved wife, mother and Margaret, who died May 21, remembered by all of us. and all at St Mary’s for the grandmother, Flora (Loll), who 1989, also our dear father, Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray Thomas, who died April 4, beautiful Requiem Mass and , I resort to died May 21, 1996. To place a O ST. MARTHA for him. 1960. touching sermon. She lived for those she loved, thee and to thy petition and Inserted by his loving wife Eternal rest grant unto them, We are grateful to all the And those she loved faith. I offer up to thee this Flora and family at home and O Lord. medical staff who attended to away. remember. Family light which I shall burn every Angus John at Southern Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Also remembering Loll’s NICHOL General Hospital, Uist and Treasured memories of a Comfort me in all my difficul- Brother, Iain, who died May Barra Hospital and Griminish beloved husband, father and A n n o u n c e m e n t : ties through the great favour McHUGH 30, 1996. Surgery, especially to 22nd Anniversary granda, Hugh, who passed thou didst enjoy when Our Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh a Christine, Lorna and the In loving memory of a dear away on May 15, 1996. Saviour lodged in thy Thighearna, Community nurses for their father, grandfather and Love is a smile, a tear, a 0141 house…I beseech thee to Agus solus nach dibir unfailing support and good great-grandfather, John, died touch, have pity in regard to the dearrsadh orra, humour. Thanks also to Faire May 17, 1990 and a dear Gun robh am fois ann an sith. Love is little but means so favour I ask… I intercede for mother, grandmother and 241 6106 and the ambulance crew. Donald and family. much, my family that we may always great-grandmother, Isa, died Love is forever, we give it to The support from the Motor Neurone Disease Association be provided for in our neces- February 25, 2012. you, sities. I ask thee, St Martha, In our hearts you are always McWHIRTER Loved by a love beyond all Email: was invaluable. Email: to overcome the dragon which there, In loving memory of our son, telling, We also thank Stepping Thou didst cast at thy feet. Loved and remembered in Archie, who was tragically Missed by a grief beyond all Stones, Angus MacPhee every prayer. killed on May 19, 1996. tears, intimations@ and helpers and all who One Our Father, three Hail Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Only God knows how much I carry your heart in my heart came to the funeral from near Mary’s and a lighted candle grant them eternal rest. we love and miss you, Archie. and everywhere I go you go. and far. Please know your every Tuesday and the above Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for St Anthony, pray for him. St Joseph, pray for him. sconews.co..uk kindness during this sad time prayer made known with the them. 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E HAVE all heard of the Church Fathers, the great theologians of Late Antiquity, who formulated so much of what we believe in. These are men such as Ss Ambrose of Milan, AugustineW of Hippo, Basil the Great and the two Gregories, of Nyssa and Nazianzus, men who still tower intel- lectually over the Church in east and west. Together, they were instrumental in shaping our view of the Trinity, con- tributed significantly to the Nicene Creed, formulated the Church’s teach- ings on predestination and sin, the sac- erdotal ministry of the Church and the Christian concept of time. These men were intellectual giants. Even the agnostic Bertrand Russell could not quite hide his admiration for St Augustine. As a Church, we quite cor- rectly celebrate their achievements, and are grateful for their contributions. How- ever, allow me to ask a Catholic feminist question: where are the women? This is not a criticism—as stated, we rightly cel- ebrate these great men. However, one has to ask: were there no great women? If the question asks whether there were great female theologians, then the answer has to be no. Quite simply, women were prohibited from teaching the Faith, and theologians did just that: teach. This harked back to the Judaic world from which Christianity emerged. Now we have already seen in this series that women did teach: they were instru- mental in bringing the Faith to other women and children. As stated before, it would have been inconceivable for male priests to enter female quarters in either synagogue or households. Yet there was a clear distinction between teaching as a practical art and the more formal teaching committed to writing. And so there were no female theologians. Yet that is not to say that women did not have an enormous influ- ence on theology, and a few examples from the lives of the great Fathers of the St Nonna (above) and St Macrina the of a sect that mixed Jewish and pagan ble for women to surpass men in what older brother, and later St Basil in their Younger (above right) were pivotal figures choice of the same ascetic life. The Church mentioned above will illustrate in helping the Church in Cappadocia to practices. Their marriage caused this truly mattered: Faith. beyond doubt their intellectual and spir- grow and flourish membership to be cut short: his wife importance of this may be realised itual debt to women. In some ways, ensured that he became a Christian. Their o St Gregory Nazianzus’ world when we consider that St Basil’s model they were merely the mouthpiece of Gregory of Nazianzus’ writings that we daughter, St Gorgovia, married another was shaped by the immense Faith of the monastic life has shaped monas- female thinking, in other respects they are aware of St Nonna, his mother, who wealthy man, whose name we are not of his mother and sister, and he ticism in all Orthodox Churches, and in owed their very Faith to women. died in 374AD. St Nonna occupied a sure of. This is significant: normally it is Sreadily acknowledged this. The same the monasticism of those Byzantine This week I will look at the three very special place in her Christian com- the wife’s name that is unknown. She, was true for the brothers, Ss Basil and Rite Churches united with Rome. Cappadocian Fathers, Ss Basil and the munity: she was a widow. Now being a too, was known for her charity once she Gregory of Nyssa. Here, the female St Macrina had a major influence not two Gregories. Next week the spotlight widow meant that one occupied a spe- became a widow, and she, too, converted influence was even more pronounced. only on the development of Byzantine will fall on the women around the Latin cial ‘order,’ in the same way as priests her husband. In the Orthodox Church They were both taught at home before monasticism, but also on the Trinitarian Fathers and in the Egyptian desert. or deacons occupied special orders; it today, she is still known as ‘Mother of heading for the famous school at theology of her brothers, and, through was tantamount to being a religious. Orphans,’ ‘Eyes of the Blind’ and Athens, by their mother, St Emmelia them, on the Creed that we recite at appadocia was a region in what This gave widows a special status, ‘Keeper of a Refuge of the Poor.’ and their sister, St Macrina the Younger. every Mass. It is, however, in the model is now central Turkey, which but also special obligations. Amongst At St Nonna’s funeral, St Gregory Both women were truly amazing. St of female sanctity that St Macrina had lagged behind the surrounding these, the works of charity stood out, gave the following oration: “My mother Emmelia came from a family of Chris- the greatest influence. Her insistence on Cregions in the development of Christi- and St Gregory tells us that his mother was a worthy companion for such a tian martyrs, and was instrumental in maintaining her virginity and remaining anity. However, by the fourth century excelled: “While some women excel in man [as my father] and her qualities creating an environment in which her unmarried shocked contemporaries, AD, when the three Church Fathers the management of their households were as great as his. She came from a daughter and sons could live in what even her own deeply religious family. were active, it had become a hotbed of and others in piety—for it is difficult to pious family, but was even more pious was effectively a monastic life. Her She effectively moved the goalposts: Christian activity, particularly in the achieve both—she nevertheless sur- than they. Though in her body she was mother-in-law was St Macrina the if widowhood had been the condition for wake of the end of the persecutions. passed all in both, because she was pre- but a woman, in her spirit she was Elder, whose family was amongst the an active female religious life to date, Not only did the region produce some eminent in each and because she alone above all men... Her mouth knew noth- oldest Christian families in Cappadocia, now she ensured that young women with of the most original thinkers Christian- combined the two.” ing but the truth, but in her modesty she and who was steeped in a Faith passed a calling could follow that calling by liv- ity has ever produced, but it was also A son’s exaggerated regard for his was silent about those deeds which down to her by the apostle of Cappado- ing the ascetic life. In all this, she mod- responsible, with Egypt, for the early mother, one would think, but it is a brought her glory. She was guided by cia, St Gregory Thaumaturgus. elled herself most strongly on the development of monasticism. theme that occurs time and again in rela- the fear of God.” Little wonder that St Macrina the example of the Blessed Mother of God. When examining the roles of women tion to the widows of the Cappadocian One is particularly struck by the sen- Younger became such a powerful figure When St Gregory visited her as she lay in shaping this Christian world, we are Church, and the judgement of the sons is tence that ‘in body she was ‘but’ a amongst the Faithful of Cappadocia. dying, she greeted him by thanking God: fortunate in the amount of information mirrored by the judgement of others. woman, in her spirit she was above all There is little doubt that her decision to “You have stirred up your servant to visit that survives in the writings of its three St Nonna had married Gregory, a men.’ It is clear that in the eyes of the live the eremitical life after her fiancé’s your handmaid.” The reference to the pre-eminent saints. It is only through St wealthy landowner, who was a member great theologian, it was perfectly possi- death was instrumental in sustaining her Magnificat was deliberate. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 2012 Rededication Mass joy for St Bridget’s, Eaglesham Celebrating Life By Dan McGinty Do you have a special BISHOP Philip Tartaglia of Paisley occasion from your parish recently celebrated a Rededication Mass or a celebration at your at St Bridget’s in Eaglesham after the school that you wish to church reopened following months of renovations. share with the SCO? Following a fire which was discovered in If so, e-mail reporter the church in the early hours of the morning Dan McGinty: of October 1, last year, St Bridget’s required an intensive programme of repair and refur- [email protected] bishment before it could be used for church services, and it was not until March this year that parishioners could finally return to their parish church for Mass (right). During the Mass, which eight priests con- EWTN PROGRAMMES nected with the parish concelebrated, Bishop Tartaglia carried out the Rites of Rededica- SUN 20 MAY WED 23 MAY tion and blessed the newly restored church. 9AM 1PM Fr Douglas Macmillan, parish priest of St Bridget’s said the community was ‘delighted IN CONCERT: MOTETS OF LIVE HOLY MASS to return to our church after the traumatic THE BACH FAMILY 9PM events of last year.’ “Everyone is grateful for the help given Rededication were Jim Murphy MP, the While work was underway, Mass was cel- 1PM GREATEST LOVE STORY by the community of Eaglesham in our time headteachers of local schools St Ninian’s ebrated in the Carswell Hall of Eaglesham LIVE SUNDAY MASS THURS 24 MAY of difficulty,” he said. “We also thank all and St Joseph’s and a representative of Parish Church each Sunday, further strength- those who helped in the refurbishment. Lodge Eaglesham, which gave support to St ening the already good relations. Now 3.30PM 1PM “The church is now fully restored although Bridget’s during their difficult time. parishioners welcome each other to their MARY'S DOWRY PRESENTS LIVE HOLY MASS it has been necessary to make a few alter- Rev Lynn McChlery, minister of Eaglesham respective parishes on the first Sunday of 6PM 8PM ations. We look forward with great hope to Parish Church, and a good number of her every month for tea and coffee. the future.” parishioners, attended the Mass as a mark of THE WORLD OVER EWTN LIVE Among those in attendance at the Mass of the respect shared between the two churches. I [email protected] 10PM 9PM VATICANO SOWERS OF PEACE AND 11PM JOY BENEDICTION 9.30PM MON 21 MAY ST MARIANA OF JESUS 1PM FRI 25 MAY LIVE HOLY MASS 1PM 9PM LIVE HOLY MASS ST LEONARD MURIALDO, 8PM MY STORY THE WORLD OVER TUES 22 MAY 9PM 1PM TYBURN TREE LIVE HOLY MASS SAT 26 MAY 8PM 1PM THE JOURNEY HOME LIVE HOLY MASS 9PM 7PM SPOTLIGHT ON... LEBANON: ISLAND OF ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE CHRISTIANITY CHURCH LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin Pilgrims from Christ the King Church in Grangemouth made their way to the Grotto at Lourdes for an Easter Pilgrimage. Catholics from a number of other parishes joined the pilgrims as they made the long journey to Lourdes by bus. Though Canon Leo Glancy of Christ the King was unable to travel on the pilgrimage, Fr Stephen Reilly from Motherwell Diocese joined the pilgrims and assisted them throughout their time in Lourdes SUNDAY MAY 18 Easter 7B. Acts 1:15-17.20-26. Response: The Lord has set His sway in Heaven. 1 John 4:11-16. John Mary’s Meals cheque in at St Mary’s Primary School 17:11-19. PUPILS at St Mary’s Primary MONDAY School in Maryhill worked Acts 19:1-8. Response: Kingdoms of the earth, together with parents and sing to the Lord. John 16:29-33. staff to raise money for Mary’s Meals. Inspired by the work of the TUESDAY charity, pupils voted to organise Acts 20:17-27. Response: Kingdoms of the earth, fundraising projects on their sing to the Lord. John 17:1-11. behalf during Lent in order to play their part in helping the WEDNESDAY many children whose lives are Acts 20:28-38. Response: Kingdoms of the earth, being improved by Mary’s Meals sing to the Lord. John 17:11-19. in the poorest parts of the world. Among the activities was a THURSDAY ‘wear green day’ to celebrate St Acts 22:30; 23:6-11. Response: Preserve me Lord, Patrick, a sponsored danceathon I take refuge in you. Mark 17:20-26. and obstacle race, an egg hunt and a gala Scottish concert. Pupils were delighted to FRIDAY welcome Mary Roccocholli to Acts 25:13-21. Response: The Lord has set His collect a cheque for £645 on swa in Heaven. John 21:15-19. behalf of Mary’s Meals (right). “This is an amazing amount SATURDAY of money and will do so much Memorial of St Philip Neri. Acts 28:16-20.30-31. good for those children who Response: The upright shall see your face, O Lord. need it most,” Miss Rocco- John 21:20-25. cholli said to the children. Friday May 18 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CELEBRATING LIFE 23 Stirling Catenians’ joy as two new brothers are enrolled to their circle By Dan McGinty (Left to right) Provincial member- ship officer for Scotland, Hector Cairns, new brother John McGill, Fr THE Stirling Circle of the Victor Adigboluja, new brother Catenians welcomed two David Wood, and Stirling member- new brothers as they were ship officer, Frank Kelly enrolled at a recent Circle Meeting. John McGill and David Wood were enrolled as part of the long serving Hector Cairns’ final act resident in St Mary’s in Stirling as Stirling membership officer, as he completes his degree in as he prepares to take up the role Finance at Stirling University, of membership officer for the delivered a thought provoking new Catenian Province which homily and offered his own comprises all Scottish circles. thoughts on the differences Following the meeting, the between life in Scotland and his ladies of the Catenian family native Nigeria, particularly with joined the brothers for a meal, regards to the observation of the where Nigerian priest Fr Victor 40 days of Lent. Adigboluja said grace. After the meal Fr Adigboluja, I [email protected] SPOTLIGHT ON...

Young parishioners from Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Auchterarder celebrated with Mgr Basil O’Sullivan as they received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Pictured with Mgr O’Sullivan are Sabina Conkova, Vanessa Lackova, Virgina Carmen, Brooke McDermott, Alisha McCrosson PIC: EDDIE MAHONEY

St Teresa’s pupils given the green light Celebrating Life By Dan McGinty tally aware projects by pupils Mrs Mackle, Miss Peat and Mr Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a in the school cemented the McCabe, and hope to continue celebration at your school that you wish to share with the ST TERESA’S Primary school’s reputation as an eco- their good work as they embark SCO? If so, e-mail Dan McGinty: [email protected] School, Newarthill, cele- friendly community. upon their latest project to brated gaining their second The children were assisted design and build an eco-garden Green Flag after environmen- by teachers Miss Campbell, in the school grounds. Schoolchildren at St Helen’s Primary School play the Pied Piper for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Primary four and five pupils at St Helen’s in Bishopbriggs performed the Pied Piper as their school play with great success. Beth Allan starred as the Pied Piper, with Calum Lalor and Lucy Rae playing the Mayor and the Rat Leader respectively. Pupils at the school also presented Marie Curie with a cheque for £1270.50, raised by parents sponsoring children to grow a daffodil PICS: PAUL McSHERRY 24 MISSIONS MESSAGE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 18 2012 Social struggles and the MISSIONS MESSAGE need for a spiritual boost Scottish priest FR COLIN MacINNES, a missionary living and working in Atahualpa, Ecuador, this month explains the difficult situation that his parishioners face with regards to work and tells of a new missionary initiative that is underway

HEN Pope so happy in her job earning £5 exploited is now a privilege John XXIII for a 12 hour day; another mid- because it means that you have was asked by a dle aged lady working as a work and a few dollars to bring journalist how cleaner in a ‘big house’ from six home at the end of the week.” many people in the morning until five in the There are too many people des- worked at the Vatican the good evening and earning £3 a day; an perately looking for these few and holy man is imputed to have elderly lady of 78 working as a dollars and so there are many Wsaid, ‘about 50 per cent.’ It was shoe shine lady, glad to be able candidates to be exploited. pre-internet days but the reply to work for when she has to travelled the world in about as retire because of old age or infir- oday’s approach to work much time as the said journalist mity she will have no income at and workers is so far took to get back to his hotel. all; or the 28 girls working as removed from Catholic Work and employment are seamstresses in a building with Tsocial teaching regarding work very sensitive issues.Work is the the windows boarded up and the where God the creator is the great problem of our age and it workers crowded together in a supreme ‘worker’ and where takes many guises: working small room so that an employ- any honest activity makes man conditions; working hours; full ment officer might not detect and woman collaborators with or part-time employment; just that the house is really a small the creator in perfecting the remuneration; dignity of human factory. The owner does not pay world He placed under our care. work; man versus the machine the minimum wage nor provides A teaching which explains or the chip; product and human social security to the workers. how scientific advances and all progress. Working conditions combined human progress which ennobles Pope Paul VI regarded work as with long hours makes the job a life is a sign of God’s love for the ‘key to the social condition.’ form of slavery. I would like to mankind—a God who has The Church has developed pro- scream from the largest building endowed man with intelligence month. It is primarily a spiritual gas or log fire, a basin with very fruitful and as many as 14 found and advanced principles in the town and demand justice. and the will to advance and concept which elevates man to water at the side to wash the signed up for the third option regarding work but they are The action might satisfy me but develop the talents and aptitudes be a co-worker with God the plates, and a plastic sheet sup- while others committed them- pearls buried and hidden from the it would not be helpful to the which were received from God supreme worker. ported by bamboo sticks to pro- selves to the first or second human eye or ear, hardly ever workers who would probably be so as to be fostered and put to All forms of work that dignify tect one against the sun is the option (below). Now that I am preached from the pulpit and sent home for being trouble the service of the individual and the human person and provides typical restaurant. back to base I am preparing rarely discussed on the shop floor. makers in order to make room of mankind.Work goes far for his honest needs are holy and My mission on this occasion material, which I will send to I shudder when I hear a young for ‘more responsible people.’ beyond the will to have a fat pay meritorious. One elderly gentle- was to offer workshops to laity them every month. girl of 17 telling me that she is The saying goes: “Being packet at the end of the week or man I know (above) plies his in order to involve them in the The Continental Mission was trolley through the streets selling so called Continental Mission. I one of the principal initiatives tidbits to children; domestic serv- have formed a Missionary Asso- which resulted from the meeting ices like sharpening knives to ciation which has been approved of the Latin American bishops in households and other casual by the Church in Ecuador and the Basilica of La Aparecida in activities that might earn him a promotes the participation of the Brazil. The bishops were quite LIMITED BOOK OFFER cent or two and ensure that there laity in missionary activity. forthright in the document they is a crust of bread on the table in There are three grades of issued as a result of the meeting ORDER NOW FOR the morning. membership: grade one commits and insisted that the Church was members to pray a specially pre- slumbering in a rather passive ast weekend I travelled pared prayer for missionaries, to mode accepting the various sec- ONLY EACH! +p&p across the country, invited read a set passage from the Bible ular trends of society as if they 99p by Fr Martin Kelly, a mis- and engage in a daily meditation had no effect on the Faith and Maryʼs Journey by Mary Ross sionary priest from Motherwell for a minimum of ten minutes; practice of the people. They did Facing cancer with faith - one womanʼs journal L Diocese, and now serving with and finally attend a missionary not go as far as to write that a the Society of St James. It was a Mass once a month. The second spiritual Tsunami was needed to They Rose Againedited journey of about ten hours and, as includes the above and also a move the Church though few I passed one small village after commitment of two hours of would have disagreed if they by Harry Conroy another looking for some place charitable work every week. The had. We have to ask if they were A concise narrative of some of the most where I could get a bite to eat, I third includes all of the above speaking for more than the significant sites of the Catholic Church in Scotland finally came to the conclusion but requires the members to do a Church in Latin America? 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