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Vol. XXXII No. 6 Catholic Archdiocese of Miami Price 25$ Friday, March 22, 1985 Some going through mail New wave of bigotry Anti-Catholic posters A spring batch of new and larger cent of an initial set of anti-Catholic anti-Catholic posters is cropping up posters that appeared a year ago and in editors' mailboxes and on aban- eventually were sighted in every doned buildings across the United region of the country. States and in South Florida. In Miami, the posters have been More than 40 editors of diocesan sighted in many of the same locations newspapers around the United States where last year's posters appeared. reported receiving the posters, which However, the distribution at this accuse the Vatican of being behind point does not appear to be random. violent schemes to rule the world. A Jewish doctor and the Jewish Buildings in several cities have been owner of a southwest Dade factory plastered with the black-and-white called The Voice to report receiving posters accented with yellow and red, the posters. The factory owner was and daily newspapers have received upset because "40 to 50" posters had copies. The new posters are reminis- been glued to the entire front of her building and could not be easily removed, constituting a form of van- dalism. —Palm Beach— The doctor said one poster had notice been stuffed in his mail slot. This is the last issue of The In addition, a Hispanic permanent Voice Palm Beach Diocese will deacon received a poster at his home receive through parish plans as address. A copy was also sent to La the new Palm Beach Diocese Voz, the Spanish-language paper of will begin having its own paper the Archdiocese. The factory owner shortly. Details will be an- said many of her employees are Hispanics. Ties that bind nounced in the parishes. At the second annual conference for the separated and di- Anyone in the new diocese Upon hearing about the posters, at least one local pastor urged his con- vorced held at St. Rose of Lima Church, Father Andrew Ander- wanting to continue receiving son, director of the Archdiocesan Tribunal and Mike Salva- The Voice may send $10 to The gregation to tear them down whenever they see them. The South tore, who gave witness at the event, adjust a yellow ribbon, Voice, P.O. Box 1059, Miami, the symbol of forgiveness. See story and photos on page 15. Florida Chapter of the Catholic Fl. 33238. (Voice photo by Betsy Kennedy) (Continued on page 3) m 'Yea-a-a-a G ABCD drive goes over $4 million goal By Betsy Kennedy Voice Staff Writer It was like a celebration, the final ABCD meeting of the Archbishop and priests. A victory for charity. The planning, prayers and hard work of hundreds of pastors culminated in a big Easter gift for the charitable ministries of the Arch- diocese of Miami this year. The Archbishop's Charities and Development Drive raised $4,326,204 — with more yet to be tallied. Wearing a winning smile, Arch- bishop Edward A. McCarthy an- nounced the "magic" number to a large group of pastors gathered for the final ABCD luncheon at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Miami Lakes on March 14. Obviously pleased that the total surpassed the goal of $4 million, the Archbishop said he couldn't stop thinking "Yea, God!" After each pastor announced his individual parish total, Archdiocese Development Director Charles Starrs told them that one of the most impor- tant results of this year's drive was Archbishop McCarthy and Development Director Charles Starrs display good news to priests. (Voice photo by Betsy Kennedy) (Continued on page 3) 'Don't put Pope on trial,' says bishop

VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope archbishop said at a Vatican press synod, saying it would help relieve the the council." John Paul IPs motives for calling the conference. In celebrating its 20th an- atmosphere of Vatican II and ex- The synod will aim at "celebration, 1985 extraordinary Synod of Bishops niversary the Pope made sure he amine how its teachings have been verification (and) promotion," the on the Second Vatican Council would not contribute to "the burial implemented. archbishop said. Besides continuing should not be "put on trial," said of the council." In calling the special synod, Arch- the effort at renewal, he said, it will Archbishop Jozef Tomko, secretary Archbishop Tomko referred to bishop Tomko said, the pope "wish- "weigh up the collegial situation, general of the synod. "certain questions" that have ap- ed to collegially involve all the bring to full fruition the work of the Both as a bishop and in his papacy, peared in the press about the pope's bishops and through them the local council (and) give fresh breath to the Pope John Paul has shown himself reasons for calling the synod. Pope churches in order to continue with orientations of the council." deeply influenced by the council, the John Paul on Jan. 25 announced the vigor the renewal as understood by t Knights oppose tax reform WASHINGTON (NC) — Members of the Knights of Columbus have writ ten President Reagan objecting to what they say is a proposal in the Treasur, Department's tax reform plan that would repeal the. organization's tax exemp- tion. But a Treasury Department spokesman said the proposed change targets only the insurance-selling activities of fraternal societies and would not affect their tax exemptions as non-profit organizations. One Knights' official, in a letter to Reagan, said the proposal "would seriously jeopardize our ability to function and would likely destroy outright many smaller fraternal societies." Soviet leader to open new era? (Undated) (NC) — A front-page editorial in L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper, said the election of Mikhail Gorbachev to head the Soviet government opens a "new era for the Soviet Union," which may give more at- tention to economic than ideological concerns. But U.S. observers saw little change likely in church-state relations. Gorbachev, a 54-year-old bureaucrat trained in law and agriculture, was elected general secretary of the Soviet Com- munist Party March 11, after the death of Soviet President Konstantin Chernenko. Life of priest re-created on TV NEW YORK (NC) — A one-hour television documentary about the late Franciscan Father Junipero Serra, founder of the first nine missions in FIGHT FOR LIFE — Police stand by as pro-lifers sit in the waiting room at California, is being produced by NBC-TV for broadcast May 19. The the Women's Medical Center abortion clinic in Bridgeport, Pa. More than documentary, narrated by correspondent Edwin Newman and produced in 200 demonstrators picketed outside the clinic and 49 of them entered the cooperation with the U.S. Catholic Conference Department of Com- building and sat inside before being arrested, (NC photo by Robert s. Haivey). munication, coincides with a year-long bicentennial commemoration of Father Serra's death on Aug. 28, 1784. Soviet editor kidnapped ? MOSCOW (NC) — A Soviet literary magazine editor said he was kidnapped Pope urges media to have values by British agents after discovering evidence that the West was behind the May 1981 assasination attempt on Pope John Paul II. Oleg Bitov, 53, wrote in the VATICAN CITY (NC) — Modern media should unite people through weekly Literaturnaya Gazeta that he was given mind-altering drugs and forced shared experiences and, with its global range, remind them that they are all to write anti-Soviet articles for the British press. He also said the CIA was "members of the human family," Pope John Paul II told members of the Pon- behind the assassination attempt on the pope. tifical Commission for Social Communications March 7. In his talk, the pope emphasized the dangers of media manipulation to control human thought and Carmelites upset by Vatican letter the media's effect on human conduct. He also said that the church must de- fend people's access to "a truth which is not limited to material reality." In ROME (NC) — The head of the world's" Discalced Carmelites in a letter to communicating the Gospel, he said, media can be an incentive to Christian Pope John Paul II has expressed "disgust" at the "very hard tone and the hope. polemical content'' of a Vatican letter announcing a decision to write a new constitution based on a 16th-century rule. Spanish Father Felipe Sainz de Baranda wrote to the pope after he had received a letter signed by the Vatican secretary of state announcing the decision. The pope had ordered the Children's text needs Vatican approval Congregation for Religious and Secular Institutes to draw up constitutions for VATICAN CITY (NC) — The French bishops' conference* will rewrite a the more than 800 cloistered Carmelite convents throughout the world. controversial children's religious text to comply with Vatican recom- mendations, according to the president of the conference and Vatican of- ficials. Bishop Jean Vilnet of Lille, France, president of the French bishops Vatican news rebukes 'star wars' conference, described the book, "Pierres Vivantes" ("Living Stones;"), as a VATICAN CITY (NC) — The Vatican newspaper has criticized the high cost collection of major documents of the Catholic faith, written for 9- to 11-year- of studying and developing a U.S. space-based defense system, saying this olds. Bishop Vilnet orgininally said that the French bishops had not felt "robs the bread from the poor of the world." It also criticized the Soviet Vatican approval was necessary, since the book was not a catechism, but the Union for not accepting on-site inspection systems capable of determining Vatican disagreed. whether nuclear disarmament agreements are being kept. The positions ap- peared in a front-page editorial in L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper. A.R.M. sues Internal Revenue, church NEW YORK (NC) — A federal judge has ruled that Abortion Rights Mobilization can proceed with its suit against the International Revenue Ser- Poles censor pope's speech vice for allegedly allowing the Catholic Church to campaign against abortion VATICAN CITY (NC) — Polish authorities have censored an edition of the while retaining its tax-exempt status. ARM, a vocal supporter of legal abor- Vatican newspaper which contained a hard-hitting speech by Pope John Paul tion, filed suit in 1980 against the IRS and the U.S. bishops over the IRS' II about contemporary Poland. Distribution of the December issue of the granting of tax exemption to the church. The National Conference of Catholic Polish-language edition of L'Osservatore Romano has been "blocked in- Bishops and its public policy arm, the U.S. Catholic Conference, were drop- definitely," said Father Adam Boniecki, editor of the monthly publication. ped from the suit in 1982 by U.S. District Judge Robert L. Carter, who said More than 100,000 copies are circulated each month in Poland, he said. It was ARM must target its complaint solely against the IRS and not against the the third time the Vatican newspaper's distribution had been halted in Poland, church. But Carter ruled Feb. 27 that the case should not be dismissed, as the Father Boniecki said. IRS had sought.

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PAGE 21 Miami, Florida /THE VOICE / Friday, March 22,1985 Anti-Catholic posters spreading Mailed to many editors (Continued from page 1) group affiliation. League for Religious and Civil Rights The new posters also have been agrees. spotted on walls in Atlanta, Dallas 'Rip them off the walls," said and Nashville, Tenn. and Henry Ferro, president of the Washington, D.C. In the nation's League. "That particular kind of capital, a poster appeared in mid- poster smacks of what occurred in March on the door of the head- pre-World War II Germany with quarters building for the National Hitler and the Jews." Conference of Catholic Bishops and U.S. Catholic Conference. Ferro suggested that Catholics Most of the diocesan editors who write to the City of Miami Commis- reported that they received the sion and the Metro Dade County posters said they arrived in the mail Commission to urge them to direct March 18 along with a short unsigned the police departments to be on the message. According to the posters the lookout for the people who are gluing Vatican controls the news media, the the posters to local buildings. public school system, federal and He also urged letters asking the state government agencies, the State Attorney's Office to launch an judicial system, the United Nations, investigation. "I think the next "the one world church," the post of- logical step is to find out who's doing fice and telephone company and it and put them behind bars," Ferro organized crime. The Vatican also said. "The potential for violence (on controls "communism, socialism, the the heels of the posters) is great." Nazi party, fascism, etc.," it says. Poster alleging that the Vatican controls virtually everything from the In Chattanooga, Tenn., two people Michael Schwartz, director of government to the public schools (!) to the telephone company are ap- were arrested March 16 for putting up public affairs for the Catholic League pearing in South Florida and elsewhere around the nation. the posters. Chattanooga police for Religious and Civil Rights, said said of the accusations. But he said he Most editors reported that the spokesman Lt. Doug Fisher said they the posters are similar to the wave of believes gross lies make more subtle posters they received were postmark- were arrested "for violating a city or- anti-Catholic posters that appeared ones "look respectable" by com- ed Little Rock, Ark., but some dinance against defacing public last spring. parison. He called on public officials reported postmarks of Tulsa, Okla. policy... they were not arrested for "If this becomes a seasonal event to speak out against the bigotry. Alma is midway between Little Rock their religious convictions." the situation will only get worse," he Although no group claimed and Tulsa. If convicted of the misdemeanor, said. At least six Catholic churches responsibility for the posters, Schwartz said Alamo is saying the the two, John Kolbek and William were vandalized after the signs began Schwartz said all the circumstantial same thing he said when the last wave Wattles, face a maximum 30-day appearing a year ago, he said, adding evidence points to the Tony and of anti-Catholic posters appeared. sentence and a $50 fine. Fisher said that he believes the anti-Catholic Susan Alamo Foundation in Alma, "He's neither confirming nor deny- Wattles gave Los Angeles as his ad- bigotry could lead to violence. Ark. The allegations on the posters ing. He says he wants to be as dress and Kolbek listed only Arkan- "They're gross lies and at one level match ones Tony Alamo has made in mysterious as the Vatican," Schwartz sas. Neither gave any business or you can laugh at them," Schwartz the past, according to Schwartz. said. '85 Charities drive tops its goal (Continued from page 1) as compared to $400 from last year," faith conveyed from every parish. ishes and especially those with limited the fact that 30 percent of those who he said. "When people give dollars it ex- resources for their diligence and contributed more than $10 were first- The two parishes which raised the presses where their priorities are and pointed out that they had succeeded time new contributors, representing a most money were St. Ambrose of thus in a sense represents another sac- despite the fact that "every Tom, healthy growth for the ABCD's an- Deerfield Beach, with a total of ramental," he said. Dick and Harry has been in Florida nual drives. $201,250, and St. Louis of Southwest "It says something about the raising funds at parishes, hotels and More people than ever before at- Dade, following in a close second priests... they see the need for reach- condominiums for so-called institu- tended ABCD's fund-raising dinners, with $200,083 logged in donations. ing out, they express the sense of our tions..." explained Starrs, despite the loss of Fr. Jim Connaughton, pastor of St. solidarity, and they prove that when Although this year's total of Palm Beach and Naples due to the Ambrose, was one of the biggest sup- the chips are down they are there." $4,326,204 did not match last year's diocese split last year. porters and an active leader in ABCD Added Fr. Jose P. Nickse, who led $5,267,247 this was expected because "We ranged in the 80's in attend- Almost every parish that reported the Dade campaign for ABCD, "I am of the loss of Palm Beach and Naples. ance for the Keys dinner to more than exceeded its goal, some by as much as delighted with the results for the "The split was a concern at first, 1,000 at one dinner held at the new five or 10 percent. Archdiocese. It symbolizes the new but we were always confident people Marriott Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Addressing the exuberant pastors, spiritual growth of the laity and would respond," said Starrs. "And even though the volume isn't the Archbishop said that the contin- priests here... it is a new beginning Pastors can expect to receive a great, the dollar numbers are great, ued success of ABCD was gratifying and I am thankful to be a member of special letter of thanks from Arch- the average is good and the average not only in terms of dollars collected this Archdiocese." bishop McCarthy in the near future, gift received at the dinners was $458 but in its symbolism of the love and Fr. Connaughton thanked the par- said Starrs. Holy Week activities at Cathedral A Pontifical Mass will be cele- renew their priestly commitments at diocesan Hall. All groups will assem- drums. brated by Archbishop Edward A. the Mass where 25 South Florida ble in the Cathedral for the remainder An Easter Vigil Mass will begin at McCarthy at 11 a.m. Sunday, March priests will be honored on the occa- of the Mass. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the 31 at St. Mary Cathedral, 7501 NW sion of their silver, golden or dia- On Good Friday, April 5, stations Cathedral, when Archbishop McCar- Second Ave., in observance of Palm mond jubilees and a retired Cuban of the Cross will be made at noon at thy will light four Paschal Candles Sunday, which marks the beginning Bishop will observe his 70th anniver- the Cathedral, followed by the symbolic of the English, Hispanic, of Holy Week for Christians through- sary. Solemn Liturgical Action com- Creole, and French communities in out the world. On Holy or Maundy Thursday, memorating the Passion and Death of South Florida. Palms commemorating Christ's tri- April 4, Archbishop McCarthy will Christ at 1 p.m. The cross will be The three-foot candles will be or- umphal entry into Jerusalem will be be the principal celebrant of 7:30 venerated by the congregation. namented with five large grains of in- blessed and distributed to the con- p.m. Mass commemorating the insti- cense, representing the wounds of gregation before Mass. An outdoor tution of the Holy Eucharist and The service will be offered again at Christ, inserted in the form of a cross procession will follow. other events of the Last Supper. 2:30 p.m. in Creole, at 4 p.m. in during the ceremonies and the candles On Monday, Aprill, the Ar-1 Ceremonies will include the French and at 7 p.m. in Spanish. will then be used to bless the new holy chbishop will be the principal cele- washing of feet of laymen by the At 7:30 p.m. on Good Friday, a water before being carried into the brant of the Mass of Chrism at 6:30 Archbishop in imitation of the act of procession which has now become church as a symbol of the Risen p.m. During this Mass offered only Christ who washed the feet of the traditional will leave the Cathedral Christ. once each year, holy oils used Apostles at the Last Supper. featuring a massive cross, and will This particular blessing of four throughout the year in South The first part of the Mass will be proceed to 79th St., east on 79th St. candles is a tradition carried out only Florida's Catholic churches at bap- offered in English in the Cathedral to N. Miami Avenue and south to by the Cathedral, the Mother Church tism, confirmation, ordinations and Church, and in Spanish, French and NW 75 St., returning to the of the Archdiocese, inasmuch as in anointing the ill, will be blessed. Creole in the parish hall, the Cathedral. The candlelight march will other churches will bless only a single All clergy in the Archdiocese will Cathedral rectory, and the Arch- feature music from trumpets and Paschal Candle.

, JVIiami, Flprida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 / PAGE 3 Vatican deficit causes concern Cardinal says affluent nations9 Catholics must increase contributions to Holy See ROME (NC) — The gap between alone, said Cardinal John Krol of church officials need to find ways to 5-8 meeting of the Council of Car- the Holy See's operating income and Philadelphia. increase contributions from Catholics dinals advising Pope John Paul II on its expenses is "serious reason for The Vatican is using invested funds for the Holy See's operations, Car- the finances and organization of the concern" because church officials no which should be earning interest to dinal Krol told National Catholic Holy See's central administration and longer can cover the shortfall with the make up the difference, he said. News Service. its worldwide operations. worldwide Peter's Pence collection The situation is not critical, but He spoke after attending a March Cardinal Krol is the only U.S. member of the council. A press release issued at the end of the meeting estimated the 1984 budget shortfall at nearly 58 billion Italian lire (about $27.5 million) and predicted that the amount would in- crease to more than 63 billion lire (more than $30 million) in 1985. The press release said that most of the 1984 budget shortfall is covered by the 1984 Peter's Pence collection of $26 million, and the remainder is made up by money from a "reserve fund." However, not only the interest from that fund but the principal as well is being used to cover the gap, Cardinal Krol said. To solve the budget problem over the long run, church officials must find means of increasing contribu- tions to the Vatican, he said. The cardinal suggested a quota system by which Catholics, especially in the developed countries, would be assessed about 1 percent of their in- come, with part of the money being forwarded to the Holy See. Bibles in Russian "There is little you can do to knock out the fat in the Vatican budget" A German printer checks a sheet of pages for Russian Bibles before they are bound and shipped by truck because almost 53 percent goes for from Stuttgart, West Germany, to Moscow. The American Bible Society and the United Bible Societies over- seas pay for the printing and shipping of the 10,000 Bibles, (NC photo) salaries, Cardinal Krol said. Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila supports the quota system for contributors. Vatican officials, however, balk at its mention, said Cardinal Krol. The Imitate Protestants on Vatican feels contributions should be voluntary. The cardinal estimated that the authority, Cardinal says Vatican's 1985 budget would be By Robert Nowell laypeople as well as Diocesan councils especially in the Protestant churches about $91 million. "The total budget NC News Service and in the Anglican communion. is very small when you consider what including both laity and priests, he it does," he said. The practice of authority in the said, speaking at a London press con- Catholic Church needs to be brought ference. "But this must be done in the line The budget covers the Holy See's of the Vatican Council, and thus tak- central agencies (congregations, com- nearer to that of the Anglican and But he said the church "has not yet Protestant churches, but within the ing into account what our principles missions, secretariats, councils, etc.), developed all the fruits" of the coun- of faith are about the bishop, about its diplomatic corps and various lines of the Second Vatican Council cil on the matter of authority. and the principles of Catholic faith, the nature of the church" and other papal foreign aid projects. issues, Cardinal Willebrands said. said Cardinal Johannes Willebrands, The cardinal said the church still The Vatican began announcing in head of the Vatican Secretariat for has to develop the trend "more deep- Anglican and Protestant churches recent years that the Peter's Pence promoting Christian Unity. ly in practical ways" which would in each country have greater authori- collection, a worldwide annual re- Since Vatican II the church has bring the church "nearer to the prac- ty to set policies than do Catholic quest for contributions to be used at created parish councils composed of tice of authority in other churches, churches. the pope's discretion, was being diverted to cover operating expenses. Study recomends: It had been used, mostly for papal foreign aid projects, especially to help churches in underdeveloped coun- Modernize Church communications tries. By Sister Mary Ann Walsh developments. Arabic-speaking nations. Cardinal Krol said that 85 percent VATICAN CITY (NC) — The On the list of study items are: • A strategy for evangelization of the 1984 collection came from the Pontifical Commission for Social • Means for speeding transmis- through the media and for greater United States, West Germany, France Communications has called for sion of Holy See documents through- presence of the church in media and Italy. Almost 60 percent ($15 studies on modernizing church com- out the world, and speedy receipt at leading to the year 2000. million) came from the United States munications throughout the world, the Vatican of documents from The commission also called for alone. including study of a possible inter- Bishops' conferences and possibly statements covering ecumenical But Catholics in developed coun- national data bank for church infor- from individual bishops. cooperation in communications, tries must do more to support the Ho- mation. • The feasibility of an inter- pornography and violence in the ly See because people in under- The commission also said that the national data bank for church infor- media, and for recommendations developed countries cannot make church's 1971 statement on the mass mation. "for guaranteeing authentic Catholic significant contributions, he said. media may need to be updated to • Issuing major documents in representation in the communications "What are you going to get out of reflect new technologies and other Arabic for use in the media of media." drought-stricken Ethiopian?"

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PAGE 4 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 ©IP Mason ban repeated By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (NC) — An un- signed article in the Vatican news- paper L'Osservatore Romano has repeated a 1983 statement from the church's doctrinal congregation that said Masonry and Christianity are in- compatible. A doctrinal congregation official, Father Thomas Herron, said the arti- cle was a Vatican "policy position" that had "quasi-official" status. "The basic point they're trying to bring out is that people's personal ex- perience might be positive, but that doesn't take care of the complexities of the whole Mason situation," Father Herron said. The 1983 statement emphasized the church's prohibition against Catholics becoming Masons and said that those Catholics who are Masons are in "serious sin." The Feb. 23 newspaper article, under the headline, "Irreconcilability to the Christian Faith and Masonry," restated the main points of the 1983 document. It also commented on the reasons the statement was issued. The article said that Masonry was much more than an association of men of good will. Masonry also in- volves "moral obligations" for its members, a "rigid discipline of Cleaning up mystery" and a "climate of secrecy" In Santiago's old quarter, a scavenger salvages scraps of metal and cardboard from abandoned buildings that brings to members the "risk of as municipal workers clean up rubble from the recent earthquake. More than 200 people were killed and becoming the instrument of strategies 2,000 to 5,000 were seriously injured in the quake, which caused $1 billion in damage and left 200,000 home- unknown to them," the article said. less. (NC/UPI/Reuter photo) Declining ecnomies VATICAN CITY (NC) — The organization representing the bishops Worry Latin America's bishops of 22 Latin American countries has expressed concern over the region's remedy. governments of industrialized na- by the end of 1985. deteriorating economies, Vatican The debt owed by the developing tions, Western banks and inter- Some Latin American countries are Radio reported. nations in Latin America and other national lending agencies such as the also experiencing high unemployment The Latin America Episcopal Con- regions to such creditors as the World Bank, will reach $970 billion and rapid inflation. ference (CELAM) noted the "alarm- ingly negative state of the Latin Pope says: American economy in recent years," and said that the "costs of such a situation in the social field are Catechists should be well-educated unforeseeable." VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope church lives thanks to the work of "The doctrinal formation is a fun- CELAM also spoke of the "social John Paul II said systematic study of catechists." damental necessity, because injustices, the division between rich church doctrine is 'indispensable" for The pope encouraged catechists to catechesis cannot be limited to teach- and poor, the public and private im- full-time and volunteer religion study in specialized institutes that can ing a minimum of truth that is learn- morality" and the "resentment" teachers. fully prepare them in church doc- ed and repeated by memory," the which exist in the region. trine. pope said. The prelates did not mention any The pope told a weekly general au- countries by name, but expressed dience at the Vatican that local regret for the "permanence in many churches cannot merely rely on peo- Filipino troops rescue bishop diverse places of the bloodshed from ple who are willing to teach but are ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (NC) — Filipino Army troopers in a armed violence and immoderate re- inadequately prepared in doctrine. 15-minute gun battle rescued a Catholic bishop and eight companions who pression" which they said destroys were kidnapped by Moslem separatists the Philippine News Agency reported. families and makes refugees of many "The formation of catechists is an Bishop Federico Escaler of Ipil was quoted as saying his rescue came as the 11 people. essential element of the common task kidnappers and their victims were resting alongside a creek in Zamboanga The readio report said the bishops for the development and the vitality Province. The bishop said the group had stopped after a six-hour walk when recommended dialogue, political ef- of the church," the pope told about someone in a loud voice nearby told the kidnappers to surrender because they fort and other remedies to avoid 6,000 people in Paul VI auditorium. were surrounded. Bishop Escaler said a gun battle erupted between the situations for which there is no "In some places, one can say that the troopers, who had been searching for kidnap victims, and the kidnappers. Priest says: Starvation deaths were avoidable WASHINGTON (NC) — 1984. surprise; it develops over a period of Someone had to assess the situation Thousands of Africans would not "That report came out early months." and come up in time with a feasible have starved to death if experts' enough for all parties concerned to Father Bisson cited the famine in program," he said. predictions had been heeded, said address the anticipated hunger or Ethiopia as an example. Father Roger L. Bisson, a Missionary famine situations effectively without "Already in 1983... all the parties "The last FAO report I read came of Africa who spent 23 years as a having to fly food in from the out- concerned knew that the famine out a few months ago, and it Catholic Relief Services represen- side," he said. "A hunger or famine would become disastrous in 1984 predicted that several African coun- tative in Africa. situation never comes as a complete unless someone did something fast. tries would face severe food shortages again in 1985," he said. Father Bisson, now working with the Missionaries of Africa develop- The priest said "The world reacted ment office in Washington, said a Vatican-PLO ties explained too slowly" to previous famine 1983 report by the U.N. Food and VATICAN CITY (NC) — The Vatican maintains contact with Yasser Arafat and the predictions, but the current crisis Agriculture Organization warned Palestine Liberation Organization because of a concern for peace in the Middle East, a Vatican press spokesman said shortly after the publication of remarks by Arafat in an might stimulate organizations to deal there would be a critical food short- Italian newsweekly, in which the PLO leader said that he maintains "systematic and with future similar situations more ef- age in many African countries in fruitful" rapport with the pope and with the Vatican "at all levels." fectively.

Miami, Florida/ THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 / PAGE 5 Re-educate parents about vocations NEW YORK — Priests must begin Mugavero of Brooklyn told priests of family when it has a young man or- was important that "our people see a re-educating parents about the impor- his diocese during a day-long meeting dained to the priesthood." joy in us." tance of encouraging their sons to on the priestly vocations crisis, He also called on the priests to enter the priesthood, Bishop Francis crisis. work more actively in encouraging As an indication of the dimensions Some 800 priests gathered at potential priests. "There should be of the crisis, Bishop Mugavero noted Cathedral College, a college-level no arm-twisting," he said, "but we've that his diocese — the largest in the seminary in Queens, for the event, got to be aggressive to counteract nation that is not an archdiocese — Billy Graham which was perhaps unprecedented in some of the values in our society." ordained 32 men in 1960 and only the Brooklyn Diocese. Observers Bishop Mugavero acknowledged four in 1984. Father Fernando Fer- —then who? could not recall a previous occasion that priests would not necessarily stay rarese, diocesan vocations director, when virtually all the Brooklyn so exuberant "that we will do a said about 40 ordinations were ex- FORT LAUDERDALE (RNS) — Who pected over the next five years. will succeed Billy Graham? priests had been together. every day." But he said it No one knows, not even his closest Bishop Mugavero asked the priests workers. They're not even sure anyone to suspend all their regular parish ac- will. tivities after an 8 a.m. Mass offered USCC approves 36 media projects Amazing as it may seem for those who for vocations. have seen him on television, or during his "A priestless day in the diocese will NEW YORK (NC) — The U.S. Catholic Conference Communication Com- massive crusades, the world's best-known hopefully be a powerful sign to the mittee has approved 36 media projects for funding by the Catholic Com- evangelist is 66 years old. Leaders of the munication Campaign in 1985, it was announced. The grants, totaling Billy Graham Evangelistic Association people of the need for prayer and concern over this issue," he wrote in a $1,779,479, are made possible through the annual Catholic Communication (BGEA) have plans for contingencies such Campaign collection in U.S. parishes. They will fund projects including a as his sudden death or gradual slowdown, letter last August. but not for a new chief preacher. One point that repeatedly emerged public television documentary on an American nun who works with the elder- Their lack of planning is not just during the special day's program of ly, imprisoned and poor; a television series profiling Hispanic leaders; a com- because he is in excellent physical shape. addresses, group discussion and puterized data base and distribution service for Catholic audio-visual It is because of their belief in a "calling," general reflection was the need for resources; and a conference on Catholic family values and the media. a mysterious spiritual tug from God, that priests to project an attractive image must bring a person to the job of for young men who might be con- Lay missions guide published evangelist. sidering ordination. "God chose me for this," Graham said in an interview in Fort Lauderdale, where But some priests expressed discom- WASHINGTON (NC) — International Liaison, the U.S. Catholic coordinating 166,500 people attended the eight services fort with this emphasis and said center for lay volunteer ministries, has published the 1985-86 edition of "The of his South Florida crusade in February. natural human weaknesses made it Response," a directory of lay mission opportunities in the United States and overseas. "I can't pick a successor. It has to be a unrealistic to expect they could The 128-page booklet contains information on more than 115 mission agencies in the calling from God." always radiate happiness and satisfac- International Liaison coalition and data on non-affiliated mission and volunteer pro- "I plan to continue as long as 1 have tion. grams. strength and staff. But I feel better than I Bishop Mugavero, though, placed Cost of the directory is $5 for third-class postage in the United States, $7 for overseas did 10 years ago. I could go on like this for orders, and $3.50 each.for large orders. First-class mailing is $1 extra. The addresss for much of the blame for the vocations International Liaison is 1234 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. a long time." crisis on parents and the values of Graham's current pace is as fast as it society. was in the 1950's, when he was 30 years younger. He will hold a crusade in Hart- Young men with an interest in the Actor gives $18,000 to charity ford, Conn., in May, then fly to Shef- priesthood are often discouraged by field, England, for a mission in June. parents urging them to enter law or WASHINGTON — Actor Paul Newman has donated $18,000 to MIVA America, a some other high-paying profession, Washington-based, non-profit group that provides vehicles for American missionaires After that, it will be Anaheim, Calif., in in developing countries. July, then Romania and perhaps Hungary he said. "We must re-educate them The donation came from profits of Newman's food company, Newman's Own, in September. about the blessing that comes to a which makes popcorn, salad dressing and spaghetti sauce. All profits go to charitable organizations. In January, Newman gave $250,000 to Catholic Relief Services for victims of the Coconut Grove Playhouse drought and famine in Ethiopia. A STATE THEATER OF FLORIDA and 'Think family' ministers told WASHINGTON (NC) — A draft statement by the U.S. Catholic Conference Com- ARNOLD MITTELMAN mission on Marriage and Family Life urges church ministers to "think family" when Presents working with individuals. The first draft of the USCC statement, "The Necessity of a Family Perspective in the 1983 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama Ministry of the Church," said that family life and family ministry cannot be segregated from other forms of ministry. The draft will be discussed at the commission's spring meeting April 21-23. Father Thomas Lynch, USCC representative for family life, said the commission hopes to sub- mit a draft to the U.S. bishops' Administrative Board in early 1986. niritt, Father Lynch, commenting on the draft, said, "What we are asking is that ministers do not treat the individuals as if they exist in a vacuum." 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PAGE 6 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 Aid to 'contras'? Tales of atrocities on both sides complicate issue WASHINGTON (NC) — Tales of groups of violating basic rights such But Maryknoll Sister Nancy public-interest groups, which claims atrocities by Nicaraguan Sandinistas as freedom of speech, press and wor- Donovan, who works in Nicaragua, contra forces have engaged in and the opposing rebel forces have ship. said the U.S. public "is being lied to" numerous violent acts against complicated the debate over whether President Reagan has said he wants about the situation. Sister Donovan, civilians. The report claims the con- to renew U.S. aid to the rebels, or Maryknoll Sister Peggy Healy and tras have killed a 15-year-old epilepsy "contras." Sister Sandra Price, a missionary of victim whose stomach was hacked A 29-year-old commander of a the Sisters of Notre Dame de Manur, open, killed a man in front of his wife Nicaraguan rebel brigade said the It is "imperative" the recently visited Washington to offer after they had broken his neck and Sandinistas have brought "repres- world see that all is not alternatives to Reagan's assessment put out one eye, and engaged in sion, discrimination, mass in- 'rosy' with Sandinistas of the Nicaraguan situation. various forms of torture, including carceration of our people," yet a U.S. Sister Price said the contras are tying a person to an ant hill, desecra- Maryknoll nun working in the coun- or contras.' engaged in a war on civilians, who tion and mutilations of victims' try said the government is "really, — Archbishop O'Connor have suffered "massive kidnappings, bodies. sincerely on the side of the poor." murders, rapes" during rebel attacks. Yet others from Nicaragua said the And Nicaraguan bishops feel "The mountains are literally Sandinistas routinely oppress and kill "caught in the middle" of the con-, covered with the blood of the people. flict, said New York Archbishop to "remove" the Sandinista regime people," she said. At a Washington press conference John J. O'Connor, who led a delega- "in the sense of its present structure, Obviously the United States has its sponsored by the National Forum tion of U.S. bishops to Nicaragua in which it is a communist totalitarian interests in Nicaragua, but "it still Foundation, a public-interest group and El Salvador. state... not a government chosen by doesn't justify the murder and ter- chaired by Sen. Jeremiah Denton, The contras are trying to overthrow the people." Reagan called the con- rorism that the U.S. is perpetrating R-Ala., a Miskito Indian rebel troop the Marxist-led Sandinista govern- tras "freedom fighters" and has urg- on other people," she said. commander said he believed the San- ment, which has been accused by ed Congress to approve funds to aid Sister Price was involved in compil- dinista have used Soviet attack- Church, press and human rights their cause. ing a report, recently released by two- helicopters equipped to spray poison on rebel troops or civilians. The commander, Osorno Col- eman, said he originally had sup- Diocese reduces Mass times ported the Sandinistas and had taught PROVIDENCE, R.I. (NC) — Sun- said. Mass schedule, rural churches may in their literacy program. However, day Mass schedules in the Providence "However, the spiritual lives and add Masses, he said. he said, he decided to fight them after Diocese are being streamlined to con- needs of the faithful must remain our The bishop asked every pastor to "they buried alive 35 of our serve energy and manpower and to primary concern," Bishop Gelineau outline present and proposed Mass brothers" and later used the bones unite the Christian community in said. He called for flexibility "when schedules. The letter recommended for target practice. worship, Bishop Louis E. Gelineau of genuine pastoral reasons exist which that each parish schedule only one Another panelist at the press con- Providence announced. warrant an exemption." Mass ,on Saturday evening or the vigil ference, 9-year-old Martha Murillo, In a letter to priests of the diocese, Father Salvatore R. Matano, vicar of a holy day. said in translated remarks that about Bishop Gelineau said, "The clear in- for administration and co-chancellor Also, only one Sunday evening three months ago Sandinista troops tention of this policy is to improve the of the diocese, said a formula was attacked her coffee-picker family, Mass will be allowed in each of the murdering her mother and younger quality and dignity of weekend worked out based on the number of nine deaneries unless an exception is liturgies and to make the best possible people in the parish and the number brothers and sisters and shooting her made by the bishop. The policy goes in the leg. use of church buildings at a time of seats available in the church. into effect in December. when we must be conscious of conser- Basically, "if 45 percent of the Archbishop O'Connor said in New "It is not the intent of this proposal York that the Catholic Church had ving energy." church is filled it is valid to continue to abolish children's liturgies, CYO that Mass," he said. supported the 1979 revolution that Predictions about fewer priests in Masses, or Masses for the elderly," brought the Sandinistas to power, but the future also make it necessary to Father Matano noted "shifts in the bishop said. "But they do not that the Nicaraguan bishops are see that the number of liturgical population" with Catholics moving need to be celebrated as a Sunday caught between a government which celebrations be consistent with the out of the cities and into rural areas. Mass. Sunday is the day when the en- has not realized the ideals of the number of priests available, the letter While some churches might cut their tire Chrsitian community gathers revolution and opposing forces which together to worship." might also fail to realize them.

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air church and state Msgr. Higgins and Rabbi Saperstien By Prent Browning confrontations. Voice Staff Writer Religious figures are often indis- How you feel about religion being creet, he said, when they ask church involved in politics may depend on members to vote for a certain can- your feelings about the political sub- didate just because he is of their same ject being discussed, said a nationally religion or else vote on one issue that known social justice priest here. the church is concerned about in the Msgr. George Higgins addressed way approved by the church. the fifth annual Matthew B. Rosen- Rabbi Saperstein agreed that "just haus lecture series on Catholic-Jewish because we have a right to do some- relations, a program conducted by thing doesn't mean that it's right" the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai when it comes to religion becoming B'rith and Barry University with involved in politics. He was more sponsorship from the Matthew B. disturbed than Msgr. Higgins about Rosenhaus Foundation. the recent trend of fundamentalist, Also giving a presentation at the right-wing religious leaders to take lecture series held in St. Martha political stands. Church was Rabbi David Saperstein, He referred to the ties of fun- a co-director and Counsel of the damentalist leaders like Jerry Falwell Religious Action Center, a liaison be- Ringing applause and Jimmy Swaggert with the White tween the federal government and the A bell choir from the Marian center, a facility for the mentally retarded, receiv- House and quoted from a book by Reform Jewish movement. ed ringing applause at a meeting of national respect life directors last week at Falwell a passage that expressed an- Msgr. Higgins, who now writes a the Konover Hotel in Miami Beach. The hand bell choir was directed by Sr. ticipation of the demise of public weekly column for Catholic news- Lucia Ceccotti, director of the Marian Center. schools so that all students could be papers, is a consultant to the Bishops taught by the church. Committee on Farm Labor and the Historically, the American con- Bishops Committee on Catholic-Jew- stitution defines people as being ish Relations. "aegis of protection" offered by Church focused its efforts toward endowed with inalienable rights to The subject of the lecture was the democratic America without the social reform on the local level, and it believe whatever they want to believe, separation of church and state in government "interfering in the was not until the Depression era that a departure from earlier assumptions America. Gospel," he said. the Church became significantly in- that a person was defined by his Historically Msgr. Higgins said olved with national politics. belonging to a particular religious "Catholicism in general felt fully Msgr. Higgins characterized that group or social class, he said. early church period in America as The bishops' statements, then as comfortable in the American political now, were received in some quarters Religious groups acting as a moral environment." being preoccupied with the needs of waves of immigrants and not involv- as "socialistic," he said, and conscience should speak out on moral Msgr. Higgins spoke about early Catholics in general tended more to issues. Catholic bishops such as the first ed in politics. The Church, he said, "had neither the ability nor the in- conservatism. "But there is a difference between American bishop, Archbishop John "The social and cultural insecurity religious guidance and religious Carroll, and nineteenth century Balti- clination to do anything but safe- guard the faith." led many Catholics to romanticize authority in the political arena," he more archbishop Cardinal James about the past and made them said. Gibbons, who believed in the pro- The Bishops' Program for Social cautious about social change," he Rabbi Saperstein said he wel- teciton of religious freedom under the Reconstruction issued in 1919 was by said. American Constitution. comes religious groups speaking out the standard of the time a "forward Today, Msgr. Higgins said, that on abortion but is repulsed when he Cardinal Gibbons believed in the looking document," he said, but the has changed for the.most part. Since hears a fundamentalist minister say- America's first Catholic president, ing that those who vote for a can- John F. Kennedy, the impetus of didate that isn't in favor of legislation Bible article clarified Vatican II, and the prestige of banning abortion are going to hell. The article in the last issue of The not to teach history. modern popes, Catholics are more an "I suggest that they step over the Voice, "Bible not inspjred?" never While the authors of the Bible were accepted part of the community. line," he said, "that this is not good meant to imply that the Bible is not definitely inspired, translations of the Today the church "rejects the view for the country or good for religion." the true word of God. Some readers original have always been "open to that it must disguise its religious The Jewish community maintains a expressed concern over the wording change and to adaptation to a motivations" when taking a stand on constant vigilance on the issue of of the article. culture," and must be interpreted and a political or social issue. Such a religious liberties, the rabbi said, In fact, Michael Galligan-Stierle, understood in cultural and literary view, he said, "would not be consis- because of their history. who led the workshop on which the context. tent with religious liberties." "Everywhere else in our wander- article was based, said the message of Therefore, Catholics "don't However, though he acknowledged ings over the globe we have suffered his presentation was: "the Bible can believe that you go there and prove that the church has a right to speak religious persecution but not here," change your life." your religion from the Bible. The Bi- out without hiding its religious he said. He was simply making a related ble changes our lives not as a 'proof beliefs, Msgr. Higgins also said that "That is why we are scared to observation, that the purpose of the text but as an instrument of God,' " discretion should be used in doing so death of the intrusion of religion into Bible is to get people closer to God, Galligan-Stierle said.. in order to ward off church-state politics." 'Soul of Immokalee' dies IMMOKALEE — When Father dedicated to helping poor people," where migrant workers are provided Richard E. Sanders lay near death, a said Fr. Michael Hickey of St. John with health care, adult education and Father migrant worker sat in a weekend-long Neumann Church in Miami. a soup kitchen. He trained more than Richard E. vigil in the waiting room of Mercy A native of Peru, 111., where he at- 60 lay ministers to assist in parish Hospital. Hundreds of other people tended Catholic schools, Fr. Sanders work. Sanders stopped by, called or sent cards in entered Our Lady of Mepkin Trap- "His main goal was to train leaders tribute to the beloved priest who was pist Abbey in Moncks Corners, S. in the community to teach them to a champion of the poor. Carolina in 1959. He was ordained in better understand themselves and to be very much missed," said Father On Monday, March 18, the former Charleston in 1966. Three years later understand people," said Sister Jane Thomas Wenski, director of the Trappist monk died after suffering he left the Abbey to work among the Burke, who runs the soup kitchen. Archdiocesan Haitian Apostolate. first from a massive heart attack, poor and farm workers in the Diocese In addition to learning Spanish, Fr. A Mass of Christian Burial was then undergoing quadruple heart by- of Charleston. He came to South Sanders learned Haitian Creole at the concelebrated Wednesday at Our pass surgery followed by two strokes. Florida in 1978 and he was assigned University of Indiana so he could bet- Lady of Guadalupe Church, where Bishop John J. Nevins of Venice and to a mission among the migrant ter serve the needs of his multi-lingual Fr. Sanders served as pastor for the Mrs. Elizabeth Gurnett, Father workers in Naples, then in the Arch- community. past four years. Burial was in Im- Sanders' mother, were at his bedside diocese. While there he established "He was the soul of Immokalee. mokalee. when he died. the Catholic Hispanic Center. He spoke three languages of Im- In addition to his mother, he is sur- He was "an unbelievably loved In 1981 he was named pastor of mokalee and he provided a very vived by a brother, James Sanders of man who led a simple, humble life Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, strong but gentle leadership. He will Staten Island, New York. Newsman talks of crime, Christ and love in S. Fla. Ralph Renick, Florida's "Dean" We should, of course, recognize home grown. of television journalists, and this that John held a rather special place There just aren't enough cells built year's chairman of the ArchBishop's among the early Christian community to handle the problem, nor do our Charities And Development drive, because of his particular friendship laws allow incarceration forever. gave the following address at the with Jesus. Criminals come back on the street. Downtown Miami Leadership prayer We should remember that when Chaplain Hernandez has an ex- breakfast recently. John wrote anything about the teach- cellent program in place at Dade * * * ings of Jesus the words carried extra- County jail. Others among you have I grew up in Miami's northwest sec- ordinary weight. Even John at the been involved in Cursillos in prisons tion — largely populated by Southern end of the particular Gospel we are at Raiford and the federal facility in Ralph Renick: Speaks at prayer Baptists in the early 1940s. As a discussing today refers to himself as South Dade and elsewhere. breakfast. Roman Catholic I knew the meaning the "disciple whom Jesus loved." This is the true work of the Lord — of prejudice. There were different In the famous 16th verse of John's It's what John is reporting in 3:17. Jesus said to him: "I swear to you categories of Christians in those days. third chapter we read: "Whoever is to We have the opportunity of turning this very day you will be with me in Some would be saved, others had no believe (in Jesus) is not to perish, but this town around through Christ and Paradise." chance. In my neighborhood I was in to have eternal life." 3:17. But Jesus ignored the one who the latter category. Then we come swiftly to today's When I was a kid TV reporter, I cursed him. When this prayer breakfast was verse 17, with its intense, specific and listened to the Miami police radio. This tells us that rehabilitation is originated, Fred Roach, whom I had mind-boggling reason as to why Jesus When a 317 came across, that meant possible as opposed to hopelessness met in 1972 through Boy Scout came to earth in the first place. "The an emergency accident, that some- and sole application of punishment. work, asked me to speak at the First fact is," reads verse 17, "God did not body was most severely injured. It's up to God to make the final Baptist Church of South Miami. I send the Son into the world to con- Well, through accident or other- judgment. always wondered about why they demn the world. Not at all, the world wise we have suffered a 317. Miami In the meantime, over the short stressed the first and what type of is to be saved by him." has been severely injured. I needn't haul, what should we be doing? Are folks attended the second. Just who in the world? People who recount what we've been through we to ignore the criminal and social But I was the first Catholic ever to attend prayer breakfasts? People who here, why Miami Citizens Against outcast? No, God demands that speak at the first. It was like Sadat attend church on Sundays? People Crime was formed. Why the Presi- justice be practiced and that implies visiting Israel. I was nervous. who give to the Archbishop's or Pro- dent created a task force headed by punishing on earth the unjust, but it But I think I won the crowd over at testant charity drives each year? Are the vice president to weed out crime also means — and this is tough for us the outset when I said: "I am a Chris- these the people to be saved? Fine, and offer protection to a citizenry as Christians to practice or even tian and an "expert" on the Ten O.K. rightly frightened and concerned perhaps understand — it means that Commandments because I've But what about the drop-outs? about survival of the innocent. while we detest sin as an insult against violated all but one. I've never killed What about the killers and robbers, That's our 317. But John's 3:17 is God — we must love the sinner by br- anybody." the rapists, criminals among us? the singular task force that can save inging him or her the redeeming Well this morning, more than 10 Jesus said at the Last Supper that this community as well as the world. message of Jesus Christ. years later, my record is still intact. his blood was to be spilled so that, in We are to be saved through him — Which one of us here in this room So I talk to you as one sinner to his words: "Sins will be forgiven." Jesus Christ. can say, "I have done all in my power another... people who are looking for It's tough to forgive a murderer, a Remember when Jesus was on the to bring Jesus into my own life and answers as to why they are here on thief, a subway rider. But Jesus takes cross, alongside him also awaiting ex- into the lives of my family, my earth and what they should be doing it as his burden to redeem them. ecution were two thieves and murder- business associates, my neighbor- about it for now and the future and This has particular application to ers. hood, my country, the whoel world how much we should base on fact and Miami. God permits things to occur. One cursed Christ. itself"? how much on faith. 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PAGE 10 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 Farmworkers union urges boycott By Araceli Cantero farmworkers, mostly Mexican- for negotiating higher wages with the tracts with the FLOC farmworkers, Executive Editor, La Voz Americans from Florida and Texas workers. the union urges a boycott of the In Baldemar Velasquez's view, it's who migrate north to pick the crop Velasquez says the average pay of a following products: Campbell's Soup the ultimate contradiction. during the summer; and the pro- farmworker is 18 to 22 cents per and frozen products, Swanson meats, On the one hand, Campbell Soup cessors, who convert the harvest into bushel of tomatoes picked. To get V-8 vegetable juices, Efficient food Company launches a campaign called the juice, soup and ketchup products more money, farmworkers often put service products, Recipe pet food, "labels for education," which en- sold on grocery shelves. their children to work in the fields, Hanover Trail restaurants, Lexington courages schools to send in Camp- According to Velasquez, the big and this prevents them from getting a Gardens retail products, Pepperidge bell's soup labels and receive, in money belongs to the processors, who good education. Farm products, Granny's Soups, return, educational materials and set prices and profits long before the Bounty canned goods, Godiva sports equipment. farmworkers arrive. During the For Velasquez, the issue is one of Chocolates and pizza, Pietro's Gold On the other hand, Campbell's winter, they present take-it-or-leave-it "corporate social responsibility." Coast Restaurants, Herfy's, Delacre practices in its dealings with food contracts to the growers, whose slim Because Libby and Campbell both cookies, Vlassic products and all pro- growers deny that same education to profit margins leave them no room have refused to negotiate labor con- ducts with the Libby label. the children of farmworkers, he says. As founder and president of the FLOC (Farm Labor Organizing Committee), Velasquez wants to Renick speaks on crime, love change that. (Continued from page 10> ners can, because of us, have a home And that leaves us free to accept His organization is spearheading a to come to — and peace at last. In the the promise of Christ, "Come my national strike and boycott of Camp- Calcutta. That is because we are sin- ners. But we can re-think our lives to very words of Jesus, "Blessed are the beloved, and enter the kingdom that bell products until the company peace-makers, they will be called the has been prepared for you since the agrees to negotiate more equitable conform them more positively to John chapter three, verse 17: Jesus children of God." We can spend days beginning of time." contracts with farmers and farm- redeeming coupons; can we not spend Good day! and may the Good workers. About 2,000 workers in came not to condemn the world, but to redeem it. hours redeeming our fellow human News — be yours! tomato fields across Ohio are taking beings? part in the strike, which began in The story is told of a small Chinese village years ago that was ransacked Jesus made that His life's work. He 1978. The National Catholic Rural also said, "If you would be my disci- Official Life conference supports the boycott. to kill all the Christians. Only a 10-year old boy was left. "Deny you ple, then take up your cross daily and Archdiocese of Miami According to Velasquez, there is are Christian," the soldiers * said. follow after me." Simply put, that The Pastoral Center announces good reason for directing the attack "Your church is dead. Everyone has means, as verse 17 points out, we that Archbishop McCarthy has made at Campbell. been killed!" The boy replied, "If must not condemn the world, but put the following appointment: Three groups intervene in the everyone else has been killed, then / our hearts and heads into redeeming it. If, by the end of our life, we can THE REVEREND JAMES MUR- production of each can of tomato must be the church." PHY — to member of the Seminary soup, he says: The growers who plant May each of us, in his small daily truly say that we have done more good than harm, then we have lived Admissions Board, effective March the seeds, cultivate them and sell the way, become one of God's little 5, 1985. harvest to processing companies; the churches, teaching Jesus: so that sin- verse 17.

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It all started with the bishops of the 10,000 home visits and question- A participant in the National "What you are doing is very im- United States. Two years ago they naires. Encuentro of 1979, Cabrera believes portant because it is evangelization," wrote a Pastoral Letter about His- When the day was over, they had that six years have meant a lot of Archbishop McCarthy told the panics and the letter got Hispanics in before them 24 recommendations growth for Hispanic leadership in the Hispanics at the local meeting. the whole country going. dealing with issues of evangelization, Archdiocese. "I will be with you in Atlanta and I They began to speak to one an- leadership training, youth, justice He also says that "we sometimes will be with you in Washington," he other. They organized parish meet- and education. take many things for granted, and added. He knows that the process ings and visited the unchurched and, undergone in Miami is part of a much as they went about knocking on doors larger picture, a series of nationwide and making home visitations, they meetings and consultations at the kept telling their brothers and sisters family, parish, diocese and regional the same message: "The Church levels which will culminate in a na- wants to know what your needs are." tional pastoral plan of action for Now the Church in Miami knows, Hispanics. for more than 10,000 families in the Archbishop McCarthy was part of Archdiocese have spoken. This is the similar process in 1979, when, newly kind of Church they would like to arrived in Miami, he accompanied have: Hispanics from the Archdiocese to • One where talking to God in a the Second Encuentro in Washing- different language is not seen as a ton. He will be there again this sum- problem and where minorities, the mer for Encuentro III. poor and the young can participate. But before that, he will join 25 • One where Catholic education is Archdiocesan representatives in at- for all, not just for the wealthy who At the final local meet- tending the regional Encuentro in At- can pay. ing of Hispanic En- lanta. The names of those going are: • One where priests talk more cuentro representa- about God and less about money and tives, Amelia Velez From the Encuentro Coordinating one where the laity's concern for studies some of the team: spreading the Gospel is not seen as a proposals which have Bishop Agustin Roman, Miguel threat. been submitted. (Voice Cabrera, Anneris Silva, Fred Senra, Hispanics want this kind of Church photo/Araceli Cantero) Ray Ortega, Ada Espinosa, Jorge and more. But they don't want it just Fernandez, Juan Pujol, Daisy Te- for themselves. 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PAGE 12 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 Future l , religious told 100 Vicars in for national convention By Ana Rodriguez-Soto appointed by Pope John Paul II to Voice News Editor study the current state of religious Despite a stormy present, the life in the U.S. The commission is future of religious life dawns bright headed Dy Archbishop John Quinn of and sunny, according to speakers at a San Francisco. national convention of vicars for " But Archbishop Kelly didn't dwell religious. on the negative. He outlined some "I believe that religious life is positive characteristics of religious undergoing a rebirth today," said Sr. life, including a greater awareness of Kathleen Flanagan, SC, during her and commitment to peace and justice address to more than 100 vicars for issues; deeper spirituality; a deeper religious from across the nation sense of identity; and "highly gathered in Miami for their 19th an- democratic" governing processes. nual conference. "I see it as positive Generally, he agreed with Sr. but painful, as birth is." Flanagan's and Sr. Mulpeters' "The uprooting necessarily called conclusion that even today's difficul- for by Vatican II, the frustration and ties can be avenues for positive the doubts, have all taken place in our growth and change. lives in these 20 years," agreed Sr. "A new era-can come out of what Patricia Marie Mulpeters, PVBM. we've got," he said. "The fact of the "But now there are increasing signs After a concelebrated Mass at St. Martha Church, Archbishop Edward McCar- thy points out the sights of the Pastoral Center to vicars for religious. (Voice matter is there is a new harmony, of clear water, readiness for a new photo/Ana Rodriguez-Soto) there is a new sense of dedication." life." He was a little more concerned The vicars also heard some risky Diocese of San Jose, CA, alluded to directly to social justice and the than his fellow speakers, however, predictions for the future from Sr. problems and tensions that still affect "preferential option for the poor"; about the decline in vocations to the Jeanne O'Laughlin, OP, president of religious life in the United States. • The difficulties of living in com- religious life. Barry University in Miami Shores. Among these: munity, especially while pursuing in- Sr. Flanagan called it "a One possible scenario she described • The greatly diminishing number dividualized ministries; phenomenom (that) is not all nega- for the year 2010 included the ordin- of new vocations to the sisterhood • The feeling among some women tive," and Sr. Mulpeters noted that ation of women. and brotherhood; religious that they are "second-class today's religious are "in the right "I think they will be ordained," • The sharply rising median age of citizens" in the Church; place, at the right time" to train the she told The Voice in an interview. "I religious and the escalating cost of • The conflicts with the Vatican laity for their expanding roles in the don't think that in enlightened times caring for them, a cost now being over questions of authority and the Church. people will continue to deny women borne by fewer and fewer younger independence of religious congrega- Sr. O'Laughlin told the vicars there the practice of full ministry... (It's) a religious; tions. is no reason to fear because "God natural evolution. The Church just • The polarization among religious Similar problems were cited by will fill the void." takes time." themselves over whether to pursue Archbishop Thomas Kelly of Louis- "It doesn't make any difference Both Sr. Flanagan, a professor of traditional ministries, such as educa- ville, keynote speaker at the confer- what form it (ministry) takes," she religious studies at Barry, and Sr. tion and health care, or embark on ence. A Dominican himself, Archbis- said, explaining that the essentials — Mulpeters, assistant chancellor of the non-traditional ones related more hop Kelly is one of three U.S. bishops (Continued on page 16)

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Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 / PAGE 13 Helping laity serve Catholics

By Prent in the Church Whether you are ministering to the cludes lectors, cantor, and special long enough time for continuity and evangelization efforts of the lay sick, evangelizing or conducting Bible ministers of the eucharist; to become established in a ministry ministry office, conducts 15-session sharing groups or retreats, the Office • social ministries, for peoplewho but not so long that it would seem an evangelization workshops to help of Lay Ministry of the Miami Arch- want to serve the sick, elderly or other unreasonable pledge of community pastors and lay leaders develop effec- diocese would like to help you needy groups; service. tive evangelization training programs develop your skills. • organizational ministries for The three year program is only the in their own parishes. Since the lay ministry program people who wish to become parish core of what is offered by the Office She also conducts workshops train- began in the spring of 1978 it has council or lay leaders. evangelization efforts of the lay ing laity how to lead Bible sharing blossomed into one of the model lay The last year the lay ministers work ministry office, conducts 15-session groups, and she has organized mon- ministry programs in the country with in their field under supervision from evangelization workshops to help thly "Bible Brunches" where an active array of programs, helping parishioners share scripture readings people to advance spiritually and and a personal witness to faith. training parish leaders to be more ef- An active Hispanic branch of the fective ministers. Office of Lay Ministry was started as Archbishop McCarthy, who was at a result of surveys that illustrated the that time chairman of the U.S. high percentage of unchurched Bishop's Committee on the Laity, Hispanics. recognized the need in the growing The highlight of this ministry is Archdiocese with a chronic shortage "Damasco" a monthly faith rally in of priests for the services provided by the Spanish-speaking community. the laity. At the same time he was Often 200 to 300 people attend these receiving many letters from laity in- rallies and many fill out information terested in becoming more involved in cards and are later visited by lay ministry. ministers. Clinical psychologist Dr. Mercedes Diaz who is on the National Board Scopetta was put in charge of the then of Lay Ministry says she feels very two year Lay Ministry Formation good about their program and how program, now the three year Ecclesial it compares to other lay efforts Lay Ministry program which includes throughout the country. an extensive theological curriculum "I feel ours is the most integrated," and, under the current program, she says, since it provides a balance supervision in the field. between the academic approach and Up until that time there were only field experience. three or four dioceses in the United There are no shortages of com- States that offered comprehensive lay parison these days since programs ministry programs including an ex- such as the one in Miami have in- cellent academically oriented ministry spired over 90 dioceses throughout in Cincinnati that served partly as an the country to become more involved example of what good lay ministry I Ranked-by-then.Auxitary Bishop John Nevinsjnqw Bishopjof. Venice), in lay ministry, often in the form of can accomplish. Archbishop Edward McCarthy lays hands on one of the first group of lay " courses offered tcrraity-at-semtnartes Dr. Scopetta says she didn't ex- ministers commissioned in the Archdiocese in the summer of 1979. (Voice and universities. perience much resistance on the part photo) Speaking to lay ministers who have of pastors to the idea but she did have been commissioned, spiritual growth to assure them that the lay ministers, and a more secure feeling about their usually active already in the Church, ministry are two aspects mentioned as would not be asked to perform serv- something they gained by becoming ices outside of the parish. commissioned lay ministers. 'The teachers were very ,' According to Dr. Scopetta, can- excited about their sub- I didates for the commissioning are Concerned priests equally divided between those who She recalls one priest who was con- jects and my interest i primarily wish to expand their cerned that the Church was "turning was sparked in many ' knowledge of the CaVholic faith and into a social service." those seeking an official recognition Such fears were soon set aside, she different areas.' i by the church. says, by the strong spiritual emphasis — Teresa Eberling : Stimulating of all lay ministry programs. Teresa Eberling, one half of a hus- Indeed, candidates, then as now, band and wife team who coordinate are required to receive a recom- eucharistic ministers and lectors at St. mendation from their pastor. Per- Vincent parish in Margate, found sonal interviews and a psychological that the program stimulated her and test focus on the individual's maturi- helped to give her more of a direction ty, involvement in the church and in her spiritual life. willingness to make a commitment. Zbtla. Diaz, director of the Office of Lay Ministry. She said the courses, taught by dif- "We had a marvelous, marvelous, ferent people who are experts in their response," said Dr. Scopetta, who field, were much more interesting surrounded herself on the staff with an expert in their area who is often of Lay Ministry, however, as it has from outside of their parish. expanded its services over the years. than any religion courses she people she knew and trusted. remembers taking in college. Seventy-two people were accepted Once having completed the pro- The Lay Ministry Office also offers gram the candidates are commis- a similar program for those who want "The teachers were very excited into the first class. about their subjects," she says. "My Today, the first two years of the sioned in a ceremony held in parishes to be better ministers of the Word in where many candidates are from. their job and personal life without interest was sparked in many dif- three year program focus on spiritual ferent areas." formation. Candidates attend courses Candidates are expected to fulfill a specifically pursuing a structured five year commitment to their commitment. This is a two year cur- "It wasn't like we were forced to on theology and evangelization study," she says, but she found taught by a variety of qualified in- ministry, dedicating at least eight to riculum titled Pastoral Care to the ten hours a week to that service. World, and the first candidates will herself reading books on the sug- structors who have received at least a gested book list anyway. Master's Degree in their area of spe- At the end of that period can- receive a "Certificate of Readiness" didates can choose to be recommis- in June. Jacki Tucci, who was also commis- cialization. sioned together with her husband During this time the lay ministers sioned for another five years. Most of There are also short-term work- them choose to recommit themselves, shops and seminars designed to John, says that becoming a lay minis- make a decision about the type of ter deepened her understanding of ministry they want to be involved in, says Zoila Diaz, who was appointed motivate and train parish lay leaders. director last year after Dr. Scopetta's These programs may take the form of scripture and "reconfirmed a lot of though it is usually a ministry that things that I had learned." they are already very active in. retirement. Very few drop out of the evening sessions stretched out over program before the five year require- several months or an all-day event , Tucci, coordinator of Catholic Four areas ment though sometimes a move or a and are taught by lay ministry staff in Charismatic Services for the Archdio- These ministries fall into four basic personal crisis may require a both English and Spanish. Some of cese, said that it "made her feel more categories: premature termination of their com- the topics include leadership training, secure" in her ministry. • Ministry of the Word which in- mitment. communication skills, and minister- "It's really been a blessing," she cludes evangelization and catechesis; The Archbishop decided on the five ing to minorities. says, "and I would recommission for • ministry of the liturgy which in- year commissioning since it was a Myrna Gallagher, who directs another five years."

PAGE 14 / Miami, Florida /THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 Pain and love Divorced come back to Church to talk, be reconciled By Betsy Kennedy take care of the baby. And he refused Voice Staff Writer to go to any counseling. What else It was a perfect setting for a home- could I do but get a divorce?" she coming. The sun filtered warmly implored. through the shade trees. A brisk She turned to someone beside her breeze kept collars dry and spirits up. who qualified as the voice of exper- And hundreds of separated and di- ience. Mike Salvatore, who heads a vorced Catholics gathered at the beau- separated and divorced Catholics tiful St. Rose of Lima Church in singles club at Sacred Heart Church Miami Shores, seeking the reconcilia- in Homestead is the war-weary tion, solace and understanding they veteran of three divorces, and he told had sorely missed. his story to the entire group. Responding to a warm invitation "I wear my heart on my sleeve," from Archbishop Edward A. McCar- he admits. thy, the Metropolitan Tribunal, the He believes all alienated Catholics Family Enrichment Center and the should at least talk to a priest or Office of Evangelization, more than someone they feel comfortable with at 160 people attended the second an- their parish. A Catholic singles group nual conference for Catholics who for meeting others is a place where have become alienated because of they don't have to fear being in a marriage outside of the Church. "meat market," such as exists at bars The conference offered talks by and clubs, he explains. Archdiocesan leaders and afternoon Salvatore was reared as a "good What better welcome than a warm hug? Sr. Agnes Gott greets a first-time "listening" sessions on annulments, Catholic" and religiously polished at participant of the conference for the separated and divorced held at St. "raising children Catholic," "remar- Epiphany Catholic school. But during Rose Of Lima Church. (Voice photo by Betsy Kennedy). ried and our role in the Church," and his college years he strayed from the "discovering together how it might be faith. He married a non-Catholic and Salvatore. But the healing process had easier." cold and said their only alternative together he and his wife "experiment- begun. Fr. Sullivan befriended was to arrange a marriage outside of The Church's reconciliatory attitude ed" in their search for God by attend- Salvatore and soon "I found my way the church. The couple refused to be was symbolized by colorful balloons ing churches of several different back. He helped me with all my prob- defeated and instead, contacted the and by yellow ribbons tied around denominations over the years. Finally lems." tribunal office in Philadelphia, the ci- every tree on the church grounds. they shut the door on any religious But there were two more failed ty where they had both been previous- People were encouraged to talk infor- life. When Salvatore found out his marriages and a lot more disillusion- ly married. mally with priests and lay ministers wife had been seeing another man he ment before Salvatore realized, "I "I wasn't prepared for all of the about their problems. turned further away from God. The didn't really turn to the Lord like I formalities of a Catholic tribunal," couple divorced and he began putting should to ask Him to help me in admits Sara. Crossroads his energies into fattening his bank life." But within six months the annul- Those whose lonely journeys con- account and partying nearly non-stop. Today, Salvatore says he is trying ment had been granted and the couple verged at St. Rose of Lima came But his Corvette, his fancy apartment to live the best life he can trusting was married at St. Lawrence Church from every walk of life and every age. and his varied dating game did not God and no matter what mistakes he in North Miami Beach. One couple who had been wed since bring him satisfaction. makes, he is confident he will never As the couple told their story, there 1940 still hadn't received Holy Com- have to divorce himself from the were few dry eyes among the listeners. munion because they had been mar- Parties stop church he loves. Choking back his own emotion, ried in a church of another denomina- After one night-long party he Other witnesses to how good it Tom related how bitter and embar- tion. passed Blessed Trinity Church and feels to come home were Tom and rassed he had felt before being "You can't tell me God hasn't saw Fr. Mike Sullivan getting out of Sara Flood, who also spoke to the welcomed again in the church. blessed our marriage after 45 years," his car to prepare for the 6 a.m. participants of the conference. "My whole life I had been a tradi- said Miguel, touching his wife's lined Mass. On impulse, Salvatore decided According to Sara, theirs was "a tional, devout Catholic... but I just but lovely face with his hands. to attend Mass. Unshaven, still wear- fairy-tale romance," except for the couldn't understand how a church Others who were barely old enough ing the same clothes and feeling fact that Tom was a Catholic and she that could release a priest from his to be on their own in the world had depressed, he entered the church. Fr. a Lutheran. Although Tom was di- vows after the man had years to already been pushed down hard by it. Sullivan sensed the young man was vorced after fathering three boys, the decide could turn around and not One 22-year-old curly-haired divorcee troubled and asked him to help serve couple felt certain they could rely on allow me to get an annulment after I is afraid she won't be able to get her Mass. the Catholic Church to sanction an had dated only two years before get- marriage annulled. "I hadn't done that since I was a annulment. But complications set in. ting married..." "He wouldn't work. He wouldn't kid... I was really apprehensive," said Tom's parish priest turned him down On the day that he and his wife Sara were married in the Catholic Church in a nuptial Mass, Tom said he "felt the love of Christ in my church." Mark of pain To speak openly to groups of peo- ple about his very personal ex- periences of pain and suffering was a fulfillment of a pledge he made to God 10 years ago, he explained. "I told Him I would help others not to give up, to keep trying to reconcile their differences with their faith..." It is this kind of frank sharing and reaching out, no matter how painful at first, that will help strengthen the church's ministry to the separated and divorced, pointed out Sr. Agnes Gott, director of the Separated and Di- vorced Ministry at the Family Enrich- ment Center. "Those who bear the mark of pain are never really set free," she said, paraphrasing a quote which she feels best summarizes the need for witness- ing. During the lunchbreak at the conference for the separated and divorced, Fr. Andrew Anderson, director of the Tribunal listens intently as a woman discusses her problems. (Voice photo by Betsy Kennedy). "People in each parish have the re- (Continued on page 16) Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 / PAGE 15 'Ministers of Hospitality' Parish ushers told there's spiritual side to their role By Araceli Cantero ministry and spirituality," Alonso to put into practice those concerns." ministry. Executive Editor, La Voz says. "They play a very important About 50 ushers serve at St. Bren- "Jesus was the ideal usher, the ser- What's the first thing you see when role in the celebration each Sunday.'' dan, the majority Hispanics. vant of God," Alonso explains. "The you walk into church on Sundays? In his view, ushers are above all In addition to dealing with the task of the usher is one of service and Probably not the flowers, or the altar servants, and they are also the "face" spiritual aspects of the ministry, the love, as Jesus' was." or the lights... of the parish. Their demeanor and at- series of talks covered such practical Fr. Nickse . echoed that theme. The first thing you notice is the titude leave an impression, for good things as organization and teamwork "You are above all servants," he told greeting of an usher, whose kindness or for bad, with those who come to and distributing tasks according to ushers during his talk. "I know your or smile may put you in the mood for church. That's why it's so crucial that personal talents. service demands patience and a spirit the celebration to follow. they be aware of the paramount im- Some individuals, Alonso points of sacrifice," he added, telling ther»~ At least that's the opinion of Jose portance of their ministry, Alonso out, find it much easier to welcome that the spirit of Christian love wou. P. Alonso, permanent deacon at St. says. people into church, while others may help them "recognize Christ in each Brendan Church in Miami. Alonso The idea for the day of reflection have "a hard time passing the collec- of the persons you serve." recently organized a day of reflection arose only a few months after Fr. tion basket." At the end of the day, the ushers for the parish ushers, or "ministers of Jose Nickse, pastor of St. Brendan, The reflections centered around were so pleased with their experience hospitality," as he prefers to call appointed Alonso as spiritual director different aspects of Archbishop Ed- that they decided to hold such enrich- them. to the ushers. ward McCarthy's most recent ment days every three months. It may have been the first such day "Fr. Nickse is very conscious of the pastoral letter, "Come Inherit the But they added one condition: That ever designed exclusively for ushers in fact that all Church ministry must be Kingdom." Alonso also used" a their wives participate alongside the history of the Miami Archdiocese. motivated by a well-developed spirit- unique analogy to impress upon them, instead of merely cooking the "We want to create a sense of uality," says Alonso. "I've only tried ushers the significance of their day's meals. Divorced receive warm welcome back 'home' (Continued from page 15) free to have it solemnized, some of that you will walk out of here today teachings and law." sponsibility to be evangelizers. The you have marriages that just can't be with your pain and anger ended. The When the Church answers ques- Church has not really been hiding in- validated... we hurt with you. Archbishop can't make it go away. tions, it won't always be what people formation. It's there for everyone, but "We love and embrace you. We None of us can. But we're here to want to hear, he said. they have to seek it out," she added. take the Lord seriously and we ask help you in any way we can." "But we'll say no in the way the The Floods are just one of 900 ourselves what love means. We know People have a right to ask the Saviour would and you'll have no cases that come into the tribunal of- there are a lot of bruised hearts and Church for a welcome and to demon- doubt that you are loved. fice every year, according to Arch- we are responding to that challenge," strate sensitivity, compassion and "You are a fragile person and you bishop McCarthy, who also addressed he added. honesty, he continued. break easily. You need to be handled the conference participants. Fr. Andrew Anderson, Officialis, Also, "you have the right to ask with care. But we ask you to relieve Urging them to at least seek advice Director of the Tribunal, warned the your Church to expeditiously study our impoverishment. Come home, the and counsel from the tribunal, he told group not to expect the Church to your first marriage in light of her Church is poorer without you." them, "Some of you have been vic- perform like a magician in their lives. timized, some of you are living in a "You and I who have been created marriage that has not been recognized in the image of God deserve more Religious hear good news by the Church but you could be set than an illusion. We can't promise (Continued from page 13 ) the world" have been American prayer, community life, vows and religious, Archbishop Kelly said, TAX PREPARATION-IRA Investments commitment — will continue to "and that force is drastically characterize the internal life of the diminishing. (The pope) doesn't want Church. "The important thing is that to see this thing vanish." *IRA / Pension Investment Advice the mission of Jesus will continue." The archbishop also said that the * Licensed to practice before U.S. Tax Court But Archbishop Kelly called having current tensions between U.S. trained laity "a small comfort. The religious and Vatican officials can be * Professional Financial Planning Church cannot lose religious life. It is traced many times to cultural differ- a gift of the spirit." ences. ABACUS INVESTMENT PLANNING 595-5260 He pointed out that the Pope While part of the fault for the lack specifically instructed the commission of understanding resides on the Euro- office in the Park 7385 S.W. 8th Ave. Suite 100 to study this decline in vocations and pean side, Americans must recognize come up with solutions. too that "we are not always right," "Some of the great evangelizers of Archbishop Kelly said.

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First, producer Allen Wayne says to the audience that the author Durang, is a Catholic. Wrong. Durang is an ex-Catholic who became embittered while in college when his mother died after a difficult illness. He stopped believing in the Church and in God, and has said he wrote "Sister Mary" as a result. It should be obvious to anyone who sees the play that the author is lashing out at the Church and at a God he no longer believes in. One of the characters in the play, obviously speaking for Durang, is a woman whose mother has died painfully as did Durang's. She pulls a gun on the nun and gives a long vitriolic speech about hating Sister and the Church for teaching that there could be hope or comfort from a God or a hereafter. Rather, says Durang, there is only "randomness" and he hates the Church for ever misleading him into believing otherwise. He then has Sister pull out a gun and triumphantly shoot the woman and another character as well. Sister then leaves the gun with one of the kids guarding the remaining characters as the play ends on this grim, murderous note. A play that began in mild humor, turns to ludicrous, heartless parody of Catholic teaching, and ends in a bitterly atheistic and nihilistic note. By this time, Durang himself has begun to resemble his own caricature of Catholicism. Like his main character, he abuses his power as playwright to foster hate; contends that he alone knows "truth" and no one with conflicting claims should speak; and expects black-and-white answers to gray questions. In his own twisted way, Durang is Sr. Mary Ignatius. For the producers to pretend it is not anti-Catholic and, indeed, anti- X 7 religion is absurd and self-deceptive at best. WHITE AND MIGHT MAKE RIGHT Then there are the local media critics deliciously enjoying the play's jugular thrusts. One local editor wrote a whole column on how he had suffered under a hard-nosed nun as a kid, apparently unaware that we all rights and sensibilities are given credibility? And just ask your Jewish had a trauma or two, even in public schools, especially a few years ago friends about the phrase "It can never happen here." when paddling and knuckle — rapping were routine and dogmas were mis- Media and theater producers who think "satire" or "art" labels somehow represented ("There was no civil war here, just a war between the states" immunize a work from any anti-social effect are simply blind to history. Even and "the Klan was necessary"). now, a new wave of anti-Catholic posters are spreading throughout the na- Other writers ridiculed the Miami Commission for condemning the play. tion. Last year when this happened it was followed by vandalism against Yet, nowhere have we seen a single word from these media showing the numerous churches, the same pattern which Jews have experienced. No sensitivity to Catholics which is usually offered in cases of racism or anti- wonder the Anti-Defamation League has condemned the play. Semitism. It apparently has not even occurred to these usually enlightened The real wonder, though, is why local media spend their energy editors that there is a real principle involved unrelated to freedom of condemning a governmental body for constitutionally speaking out against speech, in that no one tried to ban the play. bigotry toward nearly half its citizens, while not showing one breath of Does it not occur to them that if local governments had stood up to the concern for a production that can only sow misunderstanding aYid disunity early acts of anti-Semitism in Germany, and if editors had expressed in a community that sorely needs brotherhood and love. outrage at assaults on the respectability of a certain group of its citizens, The secular media in their blithe arrogance have failed to see any connec- that perhaps Hitler would have backed off? The same can be said about tion between Christopher Durang's seeds of hatred and the bitter fruits of racism here. tomorrow's social conflicts. Hopefully, we will not be headed for the ovens just yet. But is the Durang offers us no hope for anything but darkness and the media do not principle not the same? Or must Catholics undergo a holocaust before our do much better.

torneys are not listening to their School Kids told to stop fund raising for poor "boss." President Reagan must issue a direct executive order. To the Editor, the Bible, we should give 10% of what At the conclusion of this letter I In the opinion of legal counse I am a student in a grammar school God gives us (our earnings) back to would just like to refer to you the September issue of Penthouse it" in the Archdiocese of Miami. An in- God. But is not God in these poor and words of Jesus, "Whatsoever you do obscene on at least seven articles of cident occurred in my school in which starving people as much as he is in to the least of my brethren, you do it US Supreme Court definition. Morali- we were told we could no longer hold the church? Yes, we should give to to me." Also on behalf of my class, I ty in Media urges you to write Presi- fund-raisers fora local mission group. the church, but don't people who have thank you, and we would like to say, dent Reagan and urge him to order We were pretty upset because we had no food or shelter need the money we really believe these things. If the Attorney General to prosecute liked helping people who were less more than we need a new church? anyone has any opinions about this, Penthouse, and to order strict en- fortunate than we are. We had learned Those people should not starve for us please write, we would like to know. that we CAN make a difference in to have a bigger church with more forcement of federal anti-obscenity those people's lives. comfortable seats, which most of us (Name withheld) laws. When we asked the reason for this, only use once a week for less than an Miami Write The Hon. Ronald Reagan, we were told it was not fair to other hour. White House, Washington, DC 20500 organizations who wanted our But some people say that if you Back anti-porn and send a copy to Morality in Media, school's help, and that if the people have a big church, you are honoring 475 Riverside Dr., New York, N.Y. were always giving their money to God better who is there in our 10115. Also thank him for signing a To the Editors: strict child porno law. this, they will not want to give as presence. But, most of these new, President Reagan is concerned much to the school fund-raisers in modern churches of today are actual- about the porno traffic. He appointed Christine Caggiano which the money was going to go to ly honoring God less than the small, Niagara Falls, N.Y. the efforts of building a new church, old churches. Because in most chur- Stephen H. Galebach as secretary to and some people felt they were being ches today, there are no signs or sym- the White House group on porno. He pressured. bols of God's presence except the is pulling together federal agencies Upon hearing this, the class had tabernacle, which in the new chur- (FBI, Customs, Postal and Justice many opinions which we felt were ches are on the side, where less at- Dept.) in order to break the back of the very good and should be shared with tention is given to Him. porno traffic. - others. That is why they asked me to God does not care how big a However, the Justice Department write this letter to you. church you have, but, what is in your is dragging its feet, particularly in First of all, people should not feel heart, and if you dress decently, and New York and Los Angeles. Morality they are being pressured. It is said in how you conduct yourself. in Media feels that the 94 US at- Opinion A response on the priest shortage

Upon graduating from McAllister College in the nesota area and the employment of another 30 as mid-west, Frank Schweigert committed himself pastoral ministers. for two years to an innovative youth ministry pro- THE SCHWEIGERTS also speak often from gram in the archdiocese of St. Paul called "Man pulpits of the archdiocese on sacrificial giving or Alive." tithing. They both practice this 10% donation of As part of the "Man Alive" effort, he lived in a BY FR. JOSEPH their income for the Church and poor and en- parish, received modest financial compensation M. CHAMPLIN courage others to take a similar step in faith. As and worked to train young adults in that church to members of the volunteer archdiocesan team con- work with their junior and senior high school ducting these sacrificial giving educational efforts, students. Frank and Cathy have seen the collections in During the course of his two year stint, Frank parishes rise 50% or more after the people hear was introduced to Cathy, a University of Min- this appeal to make the Lord first in their lives. nesota graduate and another "Man Alive" member oversees the staff and maintains the buildings. There is a connection between Frank's full-time who likewise resided in a nearby parish. They met Frank recently gained a boilerman's license to position in the parish and that sacrificial giving ~* regular monthly meetings of the "Man Alive" help him better service the plumbing and heating program which touches the Sunday offerings of a jntingent, fell in love with each other and, after needs of St. Francis. church. completing their contracted tour of duty, married The use of competent, dedicated lay persons eight years ago. AS PASTORAL MINISTER, he fulfills many func- like Frank Schweigert is certainly a creative way of FRANK STAYED on for another year in the tions carried out mainly by priests and religious. responding to the dearth of clergy caused by parish as its hired youth director and then moved Schweigert, among other duties, visits the sick in deaths, departures and the decline of vocations. to St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Parish in center city hospitals, carries holy communion to the house- But the employment of such laity has a challenging financial dimension to it. According to the first draft of the U.S. bishops' "Pastoral Letter on Catholic Social Teaching and 'The use of competent, dedicated lay persons like the U.S. Economy," "Lay persons should be given Frank Schweigert is certainly a creative way of re- fair wages and a system of promotion ... They should be able to provide decently for their own sponding to the dearth of clergy caused by needs and for those of their family ... They likewise deaths, departures and the decline of vocations.' have a right that their pension, social security and health benefits be duly provided." But the bishops also recognize the challenge contained in that promise of just salaries for peo- St. Paul. He assumed a position at that church as bound, teaches religious education classes, ple like the Schweigerts. parish administrator and pastoral minister of this prepares parents for baptism and readies couples faith community with its 250 families. for marriage. "THE NEED for financial resources will increase A priest resides at St. Francis, but his main This joint post as parish administrator and in the years ahead as we recognize the need for duties are elsewhere. The cleric thus spends only pastoral minister is singular for the archdiocese in more adequate salaries for lay persons and about 15-20 hours each week serving the people at its combination within one person. However, many religious ... We also call on all members of our the parish, with that work almost totally of a lay persons have assumed these positions on a Church to recognize their responsibilities to con- sacramental nature. separate basis. Frank and Cathy estimate that tribute to the support of those who carry out the Frank Schweigert, now the father of three Church leaders, pressed by the diminishing public mission of the Church." children, in effect shepherds or pastors the parish. availability of clergy, have facilitated the hiring of In more ways than one, Frank and Cathy are in As administrator he watches over the finances, 30 parish administrators throughout that Min- the forefront of tomorrow's Church. Keeping the fairness doctrine

There's something to be said for government de- in favor of giving up the doctrine, said he trusted regulation, something to be said against it in some the news media more than the government. I don't situations, too. Not all regulations are examples of doubt him and he may have good reasons. But it government elbowing in on individual freedom, doesn't seem to me relevant. The Fairness Doc- some are examples of protection of freedom. trine doesn't involve the government controlling That's what the Federal Communications Com- broadcasting but making certain that the forum of mission's Fairness Doctrine has been, a way of BY broadcasting remains open to a diversity of view- guaranteeing freedom for varying viewpoints. It DALE FRANCIS points. Some say you can trust the leaders of the was adopted in 1949 and it requires broadcasters media, they will maintain free access of diversity to give a reasonable amount of air time to con- of ideas. Maybe so. But justice shouldn't depend troversial issues, allowing a diversity of view- on good will, which may not always exist, but points. should be guaranteed in structure. CONGRESS INCORPORATED the Fairness Doc- RICHARD HIRSCH, the U.S. Catholic Con- trine into the Communications Act of 1959, and a ference Secretary for Communication, issued a decade later the Supreme Court upheld the con- channels. But whatever they provide, now or in the statement, "Moves by the Federal Communica- stitutionality of it. You'd think, therefore, it would future, this is apart of pay television. The Fairness tions Commission to weaken or abandon the be safely established. Doctrine has been applied to those television sta- Fairness Doctrine threaten every American's ac- But the Federal Communications Commission, tions on VHF and UHF channels that are available cess to vital information and ideas. Without a which seems intent on shedding all its regulatory in all homes without payment of additional fees. balanced discussion of important issues of the elements, would like to be rid of it. The argument It is right that this be done because those chan- day on television and radio, citizens would be is that we've had such a change in television since nels do not really belong to the corporations that unable to participate fully in our democratic socie- 1949. Cable television has brought a multiplicity of are privileged to use them. The airways belong to ty." outlets, many cities have choices between 30 or 40 the people. Through the FCC, channels are allot- I don't know whether I'd go that far. There are channels. Since there is now a diversity of outlets, ted to broadcasting corporations but as a other ways to get information and to participate in the argument goes, there's no need to provide an privilege, not as a right. It follows then that free democratic society. But what's important is to artificial diversity through the Fairness Doctrine. television has a responsibility to the people who keep established firmly the fact that the airwaves There are a lot of things wrong with that think- are the ultimate possessors of the airwaves. The belong to the people and the Fairness Doctrine is ig. First of all, while cable has proliferated it is Fairness Doctrine simply is a way of making cer- basic to establishing and maintaining that fact. not nationwide and there are relatively few cable tain the rights of the people are not ignored. (Dale Francis is a nationally syndicated colum- situations that provide a large number of access A respected television commentator, speaking nist)

By Frank Morgan Time capsules* The flames already!' Voltaire once wrote, "When it is a matter of Crimean War in 1854. The train was well supplied and hydrogen sulphide. Anyone oi mese money, all men are of the same religion." with Turkish made cigarettes. The soldiers return- chemicals can assault the body and cause trouble. When he was an old man of 83, Voltaire was ask- ed to England with a demand for these cigarettes. Together, they make smoking the menance it is. ed if he ever laughed. He answered, "No, I have Small London tobacconists, among them Philip never made ha ha." Morris, hand rolled the cigarettes and the fad King George III of England didn't learn to read And as he lay dying, a sudden breeze caused the spread quickly to America. By 1921, the cigarette until he was 11. He married Charlotte of Mecklen- lamp beside his bed to flare up. surpassed all other forms of tobacco consump- burg, a plain Protestant German princess who Startled, Voltaire shouted, "What! the flames tion. bore him 15 children. already!" Intermittently insane, he once stepped from his Chemical compounds in the cigarette include carriage in Windsor Great Park and gravely tried to The European cigarette industry began when tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide, ammonia, shake hands with an oak tree — mistaking it for English soldiers captured a Russian train in the nitrogen, cadmium, DDT, benzene, formaldehyde Frederick the Great. Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 / PAGE 19

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As someone who was always a "Star Trek" devotee, son. The woman who has accompanied Starman during his will come when a movie comes along that's connected in some way time on earth becomes pregnant; the baby will know who with outer space, I generally get in line. That's why I got to his father is, promises Starman. see "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "E.T.," "2001" While the new version of alien life is a lot better than the and "Starman." old monster approach, I can't say I'm completely comfor- again Remarkably, they all have a theme in common. You could table with these products. call it promoting the message that there's a heaven of The films rather blantently plagiarize the greatest story sorts out there. These movies suggest there are ever told with their Christ-figures, persecution on Earth of Q. Why does life hurt me so bad? benevolent presences surrounding us and we have much one we do not understand, the home somewhere in the heavens and a message to the world about how to live and A. As the question suggests, this trust in a higher power. young person is having a number of And while imitation is supposed to be the highest form serious problems and pains. Her dif- of flattery, I'm afraid that's not enough justification for ficulties are like those of many other such out-and-out adaptations, at least as far as I'm con- young people. Others may have the BY cerned. same question she does. CLEARLY, THERE are two categories here. One is The sorrows of life are the price w ANTOINETTE entertainment; the other is faith. I'm not sure we can make pay for human freedom. Because peo- BOSCO a leap into faith via entertainment. ple are free, they are able to sin, to do On the other hand, maybe something noble slips things that hurt other people. Steady through, enough to make a viewer want to make a mental reading of the newspapers informs us inquiry into where the original message came from. Who about such dramatic sins as murder to learn from them. knows, maybe these films could start a search for truth by and drug dealing. This is a remarkable difference from the science fiction people who never believed before. movies of the 1950s and 1960s. In those years, other- If that happens, the new wave of movies featuring worldly creatures were generally portrayed as evil benevolent saviors from outer space may not be all that monsters, out to enslave us or destroy us. They were bad. always a version of the "War of the Worlds." The theme (NC News Service) was hostility and conflict. Hollywood in those years ap- peared to have been taken over by a form of massive BY TOM xenophobia — that classic "fear of the stranger." NOW THINGS have really changed. "Starman," the latest LENNON one I saw, is a familiar character. His personality is similar to the main one in "E.T." and "Greystoke." Like them, he is an alien from another place, far superior to humans in knowledge and power. And he uses his powers to aid mor- tals, not hurt them. The plots also have a common thread. The benevolent But there are lesser sins that also aliens find themselves in an insensitive place, our Earth. hurt — nasty remarks, lies, dishones- They are not destroyed by us, however; they manage to get ty, stealing, unfairness arid mean back to their planet in spite of us. gossip. In at least one movie, "2010," the superior intelligence These and all other sins hurt from outer space performs a miracle that saves us from somebody. nuclear destruction; before leaving Earth, he gives us this Furthermore, the presence of sin in second chance. It is a redemption and rebirth theme. the world clouds our vision and "Starman" is certainly portrayed as a god-figure, even makes it more difficult for us to be able to bring the dead back to life. In a touching scene, he loving people. releases a deer from death and frees it from the ropes that OFTEN WE HURT others by our tied it to a hunter's car. thoughtlessness and lack of sensitivi- BEFORE HE goes back to his own home, the film takes ty. Our clumsiness in human relations on another religious theme: the father giving the world a causes problems at times even for our closest friends. St. Paul may have had this in mind when he cried out, "All creation groans and is in agony even until now." And surely both Jesus and Kids' TV. is garbage? Mary, the most innocent of people, experienced great pain from Government regulation may be annoying to business common theme using puppets, animation, actors and thoughtless and even malicious sin- people, but it's often needed. Case in point: One of the fan- mimes. The shows are designed to appeal to children of all ners. ciest and most expensive restaurants in New York City was races and creeds. We tested them with children in our But more important than the why of fined recently for having a filthy kitchen. Among the target age group, about 5-8, and the results were most en- pain is what to do when life seems abuses cited were mice droppings all over the floor and a couraging. We even placed the programs on almost a hun- like a steady stream of pain. Here are dred stations, but to date we have not been able to attract some possibilities for you: any commercial sponsorship. Try to talk with someone you like But I'm not discouraged. There's someone out there who and trust about your difficulties. really cares about children and, with God's help, we're go- Don't feel that your problems are too ing to keep at it until we change things for the better. unusual to talk about or that they are something you should be ashamed of. For a free copy of the Christopher News Notes, "You Can A trusted friend will not regard them BYFR. Change the World," send a stamped, self-addressed that way. JOHN CATOIR envelope to The Christophers, 12 E. 48th St., New York, NY At times, try to distract yourself 10017. from what is hurting you by some in- nocent recreation — television, a good book, a chocolate sundae, shooting some baskets or a couple of food conveyer encrusted with dirt and month-old food. hours at the bowling alley. Imagine what would happen in the food business if there Don't try, however, to distract were no inspections. Well something like that is happening yourself with something that will only right now in the world of children's television. Children are add to your problems,* like beer or being fed garbage and very few people are doing anything marijuana or some not-so-innocer about it. sex. "Getting the government off our back" has been the bat- TRY PRAYING to Jesus in your own tle cry of the deregulation movement for the last 10 years words about your problems and pain. and it's gaining momentum every day. Radio and television Let him know your pain is bad. Don't are now almost completely deregulated. There was a time be afraid to complain to him and to let when stations were by law accountable to a government him know you are angry (if you are). agency, the F.C.C., for public service broadcasting, but no One of the best ingredients of in- longer. timate prayer is honesty. I attended the NATPE, (National Association of T.V. Pro- At the same time give some gram Executives), convention in San Francisco this past thought to the ways Jesus got hurt January, and listened to a panel of eight executives and during his time on earth (someone specialists, discuss the future of children's television. spit right in his face). They were unanimous that children deserve better, but no A friend of mine, when faced with one seemed willing or able to do anything about it. What unusual difficulties, is fond of saying, they stressed was opposition to any form of government "And this too will pass away." It's regulation in broadcasting. I realize there are pros and cons true. Good times will come again. on this issue and I'm not sure a mandatory remedy is the The problems of adolescence do answer, but something has to be done. not last forever. They lead to maturity At The Christophers we're trying to meet the challenge and happiness when constructively in a positive, constructive way, but it's an uphill struggle. dealt with and bravely endured. Last year, with a matching fund from the U.S. Catholic bishops, we raised enough money to hire top professionals (Send comments and questions to "WHAT PIP MR. HONEY WELL SAY WHEN YOU Tom Lennon, 1312 Mass. Ave. N.W. to help us produce two children's TV programs as pilots for TOP HIM THIS IS THE PAY THE LORI? HAS a possible series. The show is called "The Children's Story Washington, D.C. 20005) Laboratory" and features story segments built around a AAAPE, REJOICE ANP BE GLAP IN IT.'?" (NC News Service)

PAGE 20 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22,1985 When is spanking child abuse? Dear Dr. Kenny: My next-door neighbor whips with a cup of coffee to listen. her 3-year-old with a belt when he misbehaves, as SHE MAY need to learn more about parenting often as twice a week. We can hear the leather hit- and discipline. Our book, "Whole-Life Parenting" ting the child and hear his screams. I am so upsef. BY (Continuum, 1982), has many many suggestions I cannot stand to hear a child beaten. Although I on ways to be effective in disciplining 3-year-olds have an otherwise good relationship with, my DR. JAMES without causing physical harm. Frankly, violence neighbor, we have never talked about this. What AND MARY is the last resort of the incompetent. There are can I do? — New York many better ways to obtain obedience. Punitive physical punishment is a poor way to KENNY Many states require that you report suspected discipline. If the whipping is severe enough to cases of child abuse or neglect to the welfare de- leave marks that are visible hours later, this may partment for investigation. If your attempted inter- constitute child abuse. ty as those doing the harm. vention fails and the child continues to be Child abuse is very much in the public consci- If, on the other hand, your husband can show whipped, with cuts and bruises that can be noted ousness today. While parents must have the right you that you are being overly concerned, that you 12 to 24 hours later, then you may need to report -^d responsibility to raise and discipline their chil- are exaggerating the harm being done to the child, your neighbor. sn in their own way, nevertheless, our society is consider his opinion. The line between hard spank- Such reporting is not like reporting a crime. You expressing a long overdue concern when some ing and child abuse can be a thin one. Not every are simply calling this situation to the attention of parents abuse this right. You are correct in being spanking constitutes child abuse. trained persons so that parents can be helped and concerned, and I think you should take some ac- Then talk to your neighbor. Speak of your feel- the child protected. tion. ings and concern. Try not to judge or admonish or I am normally very reluctant to let the state inter- Talk the situation over with your husband. He criticize her. Tell her it hurts you when a small vene in the family. But when life and limb are may have some thoughts about how to approach child is so severely punished. threatened and your personal efforts cannot effect your neighbor. Be understanding. Share with her how angry you a change, such intervention may be necessary. IF YOUR husband brushes you off with the have become at times with your children. Offer to Good luck! sometime popular view that it's none of your busi- help her find other ways to relieve her stress and (Reader questions on family living and child ness, that people shouldn't meddle in one escalating tension. care to be answered in print are invited. Address another's affairs, remind him that a child in need is Perhaps she needs a time-out. You can offer questions: The Kennys; Box 872; St. Joseph's Col- everyone's business. People who stand by while some baby-sitting while she recovers her senses. lege; Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.) serious harm is done to another are almost as guil- Perhaps she needs someone to talk to. Be there (NC News Service) Lent III: Self-control When I was growing up, Lent was synonymous calling for immediate gratification? with self-control, this week's fruit of the Holy Spir- 4. Name something we waited for that was it under discussion. Giving up candy and worth waiting for. What did we gain/learn by desserts and saying the family rosary after dinner waiting? were the hallmarks of Lent for us and thousands of 5. When I put off chores or homework, what's other Catholic families. As compensation for BY the effect on me? On the family? denial, we binged on Sunday and went wild with DOLORES 6. What are some ways we control our tempers sweets on Easter. CURRAN in the family? Today's families focus less on food as a lenten 7. Have we ever talked about chastity and what sacrifice, I notice, and more on prayer. Sacrifice it means in our family? if not, why not? Can we comes in the form of reduced television in many now? homes. I don't know whether children prefer candy 8. What can we do as a family this Lent to help or television. We didn't have the choice. children to control their impulses: dessert comes our family to practice more self-control? In studying the scriptures for this column, I after dinner, television comes after homework, Some of these are uncomfortable areas but found three different words for this fruit in three and sex comes after marriage. when is a better time to discuss them than Lent? If translations of the New Testament: self-control, Granted, it would be easier to teach these families find they can't, then I suggest they at continency, and chastity. While the three are values if all of society agreed but as Christians we least pray for the ability to talk together about this related, they are not synonymous. must be counter-culture at times. One of the most valuable fruit of the Holy Spirit, self-control. effective ways of teaching children to delay Chastity and continency are forms of self- (Alt Publishing Co.) control but self-control shows up in many other gratification is to model it ourselves as adults. areas of life as well: eating, time-use, anger, dead- Our own self-discipline is the most powerful lines, and chores, to mention a few. message they get. When we control our tempers, Just as in the past, Lent offers the family an op- our impulse buying, our fidelity, we are examples portunity to renew annual self-control just as New of self-control. Year's Day gives us a push to diet. We live in a Another way is to point out the many horrible ex- consumer-oriented atmosphere constantly bom- amples of advertising that promote immediate barded by media and print to satisfy immediate gratification, those that imply that to be happy we gratification. must have a certain product or behave in a certain "Don't put it off. Buy now'.' "Why deny manner. yourself?" "You owe it to yourself." Gradually the message becomes internalized Here are some questions families can use to ex- that we have a right to immediate gratification. amine their own ability to defer gratification and to Children feel deprived if they don't have a Cabbage gain self-control; Patch Doll and adolescents feel disadvantaged if 1. When am I most likely to lose control of my they don't have their own car. Young adults don't eating, my buying, my temper, my time? wait for marriage to practice sex. 2. When our family life gets out of control, par- Practicing self-control is very difficult in a socie- ticularly with time and activities, how do we get it ty which equates gratification with happiness. Yet, under control?' part of our responsibility as parents is to teach 3. What TV commercials are most blatant in

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leader, etc. about coming home, after a day's Fill a jar with seeds. Use the pump- Opening prayer If one of the family members is ab- work, after school, after a trip. kin seeds if you had fresh pumpkin Lord Jesus, you came home to the sent, a letter, tape or phone conversa- Adult Family for your snacks. Have a guessing con- Father when you paused to celebrate tion could be included in the party. Read together the story of the Pro- test. Then count the seeds together his love for you — in the desert when digal Son (Luke 15:11-32). Discuss to see who came the closest. you prayed, on the mountain at the You might also sit in a circle, camp- how your family comes home to one Transfiguration, and on that first Eas- fire style. Share what you like most another. Think of ways to improve ter. Make us aware of our coming about coming home — after a day's your homecoming events, recogniz- Sharing home to you and to one another when work, after school, after a trip. Give ing them as very special times. 1. Share how you feel when you we come home from school, work, cheers to each members of the fami- Design a welcome symbol for your come home and nobody is home. from a trip. Tonight we celebrate all ly. entrance that expresses a warm wel- 2. Share a time when you were away those home-comings. Amen. Middle Years Family come home. This might be a floor mat from home for a long time and your Depending upon the size of your (a plain rubber mat can be decorated feelings about getting home again. family, have a backyard game — with marking pens) or a door hanging Activity time touch football, volleyball, badminton, with symbols of peace, love and joy. Closing prayer Young Family croquet. — Scripture Reading: Luke 24:50-53 Plan a simple homecoming parade Then sit in a circle campfire style. Snack — or: Thank you, Lord, for our fami- — decorate the wagon, tricycles, etc. Take turns role-playing different fami- Pumpkins are in season now. Find ly homecoming celebration tonight Make crepe paper pom-poms; put to- ly members coming home. The rest of a recipe for pumpkin cookies, pump- and especially for this family to come gether a band with kitchen utensils. the family tries to guess who is being kin pie, pumpkin bread. home to. Help us to always receive Assign everyone a part — homecom- portrayed. each other with open arms and open ing king and queen, attendants, band After the game, share your feelings Entertainment hearts. Amen. Miami, Florida /THE VOICE / Friday, March 22,1985 / PAGE 21 Sunday. March 24, 1985 READINGS: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:2033 Follow him to glory BACKGROUND: Jesus identified himself with every church has offered the Lord Jesus The prophecy of Jeremiah sup- human being. In Him all humans as everything, the teacher, the Son plies this Sunday's first reading. therefore share in his sacrifice and of God, the Redeemer. One of the giants of Jewish glory. This Sunday, in the Liturgy of history, Jeremiah, was born around In the third reading, Jesus the Word, the church parallels 650 BC, in Anatoth, near predicts his own death. He does again those two themes: Jesus, Jerusalem. 'He was obedient, even to the death of the cross'

not use the imagery of pain or of and strength in following him. BYFR. loss to do so. On the contrary, he Its central lesson again is Christ OWEN speaks of "glorification" — death himself. He was obedient, even to for an exalted purpose. the death of the cross. In him, all CAMPION human beings won the right to REFLECTION: heaven. The unending reservoir of When Catholics assemble next his life gives strength to those who Sunday, they will begin the obser- would follow him. For some, Always calling for obedience to vance of Holy Week. It will be Palm following him will mean obedience God's law, he saw his people pass Vor Sunday. — even obedience amid the im- from fidelity to the one God, to The church has led its faithful possible, even unto death. idolatry; from security, to defeat, nil through the weeks of Lent, calling That obedience, however, will exile, and misery. them to penance. The penance, produce glorification — as it did in- His own pleas in behalf of the comes from the epistle to the however, has not been simply to deed for the Lord himself, an obe- true religion were rejected by many Hebrews, a doctrinal teaching as deny material pleasures. Rather, it dience the church will bless in Ho- of his own people in his lifetime. well as moral exhortation. In the has been a technique to fortify ly Week and proclaim with joy at He became influential after his section quoted in this Liturgy of resolves and sharpen visions to Easter. death. the Word, the epistle underscores follow Jesus the Lord. (Priests may select certain op- The second reading this Sunday the fact that in this humanity In the Masses of Lent, the tional readings for this Sunday.) Jesus is a real person O. I am a college student, right Testament are perhaps legends but if we keep in mind a few important A. It is possible for an interfaith now studying the poetry of T.S. Eliot. the question of Christ as a real, ac- facts. marriage to take place during a nup- One work is said to parallel the story tual, historical person versus Christ In the first place, Jesus, his tial Mass. Two basic conditions must of Christ's death and resurrection. as a myth or symbol is far more impor- teachings and his church in many be present. The non-Catholic partner A commentator points out that dur- tant. I hope you can shed some light significant ways flow (as he himself must be a baptized Christian and both ing the 19th century anthropology on this for me. (New York) insisted) out of the religion and partners, not only the Catholic, must began to demonstrate that many con- culture of the ancient Hebrews which sincerely request It. A. First, no reputable historian to- themselves often 'paralleled the The first requirement simply day would argue that the historical religious cultures of surrounding acknowledges the fact that only Jesus of Nazareth did not exist. The peoples. Christians would normally have some evidence is simply overwhelming, Both in his teachings and in his awareness of the meaning of the BY FR. more so now than a century ago when own life, Jesus dealt with and lived in celebration of the Eucharist, or Lord's many historical and anthropological relation to profound human needs, Supper. JOHN resources available to us were still hopes, loves, failures and The second recognizes that the en- unknown. possibilities. Far from being startled, tire ceremony during which the cou- DIETZEN Our knowledge of ancient cultures one would expect that much of what ple are united in marriage should be and literature has multiplied he said would echo humankind's an- one that as far as possible expresses geometrically in the past 200 years. cient wisdom as it confronted these their common understanding of their cepts held to be Christian were ac- We are now aware of numerous nar- same realities and reacted to them in relationship to God and to the rest of tually ancient ideas whose origins ratives from ancient pagan cultures religious ways. . the Christian community and thus were buried deep in prehistory. which parallel biblical stories, and in There is really no problem in saying helps them to greater spiritual unity My question is: Did Jesus Christ some ways the story of our Lord and that Jesus, his person and his life, is a in their married life. really exist as a historical person? I of our Christian faith. 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PAGE 22 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22,1985 The 'Wise Man' brings good news A first for the Church's use of meets Jesus will have to watch. television will occur on March 30 "The show is very good for non- when ABC broadcasts "The Fourth believers, too," the priest said. "It Wise Man," starring Martin Sheen was specifically made for them. It's and Alan Arkin (to be seen locally on entertaining and evangelizing; a Channel 10, at 8 p.m.) good story with humor, adventure What is unique about this one- 'The show is very good for non-believers too ... It was specifically made for them.'

and drama. But, underlying it all, is the search for God. People tuning in hour program is that it has been pro- for entertainment will be attracted, duced by Paulist Productions and so but we hope also to evangelize the airing will mark the first time a them." network has collaborated with a Catholic production company. The priest behind Paulist Produc- Ironically, it's TV's success with tions is Fr. Ellwood Kieser, CSP, controversial programming about seen in many parts of the country as such topics as incest, nuclear war the host of "Insight," a regular half- and suicide — programming which hour drama series which is syn- some churches oppose — which has dicated. contributed to the airing of "The Fourth Wise Man." "The Fourth Wise Man," in con- trast, will be seen simultaneously "TV is more daring," Father Kieser around the nation over a major net- noted. "It handles more controver- work in prime time. To find out sial areas. The public is growing up about the special project, I spoke by and does not want simply an phone with Father Kieser and asked unallayed diet of distraction." him how he got a network to break down a long-standing taboo against In such a climate, the network is using programming produced by a A.O., The epic mini-series on the early Christians, airs on NBC, Channel 7 Church organization. willing to take a chance on an overt- beginning at 8 p.m. on March 31 and runs through April 4. (A half-hour ly religious program provided by a "A number of things were involv- documentary on the series will air March 30 at 3:30 p.m.) Above: Ben Vereen priest. If the chance pays off, Father ed" in the change in attitude, the playing an Ethiopian official, is baptised into the Christian faith. (NC photo). Kieser has other projects in mind priest told me. "There's a change in and has already been in touch with climate at the networks. They are CBS and NBC, as well as ABC again, more sensitive to and aware of their much religious controversy and a ing, Father Kieser explained. "It's about future shows. responsibility to serve viewers, even lack of ecumenical spirit. If they had very much a Christian program; it's their spiritual needs. put on my. show then, Protestant the search for Jesus." "The success of The Fourth Wise groups would have sought equal The drama tells the story of a Man' will sure help" get those "There has also been a growth in time. That wouldn't happen now. wise man who does not make it to others on, the priest explained. "The acceptance by the entertainment Protestants are excited about 'The Bethlehem with the other three magi agenda of the networks is mass au- community of our work. We're seen Fourth Wise Man' and see it as good to see the Baby Jesus. Instead, he dience and huge numbers. We have as capable of making entertaining news for the entire religious com- gets sidetracked on his journey to be sensitive to their agenda. If we programming that enriches the au- munity." when he stops to help needy people. are, then they will be sensitive to dience." "It's the love of God ver-sus love our agenda of enriching and of neighbor debate," Father Kieser evangelizing the audience." Father Kieser also had the finan- noted, "the search for the transcen- cial backing of Bristol-Myers, a drug 'There is a change in dant versus immediate needs." So if you'd like more such shows, company, which underwrote the climate at the networks For 33 years, the wise man seeks be sure to watch "The Fourth Wise screenplay and joined him in ap- Jesus, only to miss Him at every Man" and let your local station and proaching ABC with the idea. ... They're more turn because of someone who needs the network know how you feel sensitive.' the wanderer's aid. Viewers who (write ABC at 1330 Avenue of the So, with a sponsor behind him Americas, New York, NY 10020). ;and a reputation for producing want to know if the wise man ever quality television, Father Kieser found success despite decades of TV prejudice against religious pro- Non-Roman Catholics will not see grams outside of the Sunday morn- a program foreign to them, he ing "ghetto" hours. pointed out, since the drama is bas- ed on a famous short story by Henry In the past, TV networks resisted Van Dyke, a 19th-century Protestant religious shows because religion minister. The script is by Tom Fon- "was a very sensitive area and a no- tana of "St. Elsewhere's" writing win area," Father Kieser believes. staff. "It's a Christian program" "Twenty-five years ago, there was so rather than a strictly Catholic offer-

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Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22, 1985 / PAGE 23 Pastoral ministries schedules summer program

One week intensive courses at St. Fr. Pennington will also lead a week- Thomas University are offered daily from end retreat June 7-9 entitled: "A Centered 9 a.m.to ( 5 p.m. this June 3-24 for Life: Developing a Contemplative At- graduate credit. titude." Cost $50.00 includes room (2 to a Courses offered are Determining room) weekend fee and two meals on Ministerial Roles taught by Zoila Diaz Saturday and two meals on Sunday. Pro- from June 3-7, Cristology, taught by Dr. ceeds will go to Food for the Poor, Inc. Joseph Iannone on June 10-14, Pastoral He will be also lecturing two evenings: Counseling II with Frank McGarry June St. Thomas University — Miami June 9, 24-28, Scripture: St. Paul and Acts taught 7:30-10 p.m. and St. Ignatius Catholic by Dr. Reginald Fuller from June 17-21, Church, West Palm Beach, June 12, Centered Life in a Global World taught 7:30-10 p.m. by Fr. Basil Pennington on June 10-14. Retreat and lectures are co-sponsored Abbot Basil Pennington, O.C.S.O. is a by the Institute for Pastoral Ministries NEW MAUSOLEUM — To enhance the sacred and devotional character of Trappist Monk of St. Joseph's Abbey, and Food for the Poor, Inc. (Director for Catholic burial a new Garden Mausoleum named Holy sepulchre is being Spencer, Massachusetts. He is a noted lec- Food for the Poor, Inc., is Ferdin; built at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery of the Archdiocese of Miami. In a rustic turer teacher and author of several books Mahfood, 130 W. Copans Road, Pot., garden setting, the new mausoleum will provide 240 crypts. including, Daily We Touch Him. pano Beach, Fl. 33064.) For more information contact Dr. Joseph A. Iannone, Director, Institute for Pastoral Ministries, St. Thomas Universi- Forum on pastoral letter on the economy at Fill ty, 16400 N.W. 32nd Ave., Miami, Fl. 33054, Tel: 305-625-6000 Ext. 141. The South Florida community is invited Public Affairs and Services at FIU; vations, contact Betty Young, director of to participate in a public policy forum on The forum is free, however, advanced the Public Policy Forum Series, at (305) the U.S. Cathplic Bishops' Pastoral letter reservations are requested because of 940-5840 or Bob Hogner at (305) on the U.S. economy at Florida Interna- limited space. For information and reser- 554-2571. tional University's Bay Vista campus Pastoral Center March 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Panama bishop to speak holiday The bishops' draft letter on the U.S. Offices at the Pastoral Center of the economy proposes changing the tax "The Church and Central America To- as Auxiliary Bishop of Panama. Archdiocese of Miami will be closed on system to reduce burdens on the poor, day" will be the topic of Archbishop Keservations for the luncheon, spon- Tuesday, March 26 in order that changes in the welfare system, and federal Mark McGrath of Panama when he sored by the North-South Center of the employees may participate in a Day of programs that would create jobs. speaks to the University of Miami Faculty University of Miami, may be made by Recollection. The forum will give the community an Club and guests at noon luncheon on Fri- calling 284-4303. Ministries at the Pastoral Center, opportunity to learn more about the day, March 22 at the club, 1550 Brescia, 9401 Biscayne Blvd., will resume office broad moral questions which have been Coral Gables. Remember them hours from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on raised by the U.S. Catholic bishops' A native of the Canal Zone, Arch- March 27. pastoral letter. bishop McGrath is a member of the The following is a list of priests who The forum is cosponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross who was or- died in the month of March: Msgr. Catholic Community Services of the dained June 11, 1949 in Panama and Patrick J. O'Donoghue, March 4, 1978; Msgr. Pace holds Archdiocese of Miami and is one of a elevated to the episcopacy on Oct. 8, 1961 Rev. Joseph J. Fahy, March 13, 1965. series organized as part of the Public alumni party Policy Forum series of the School of Msgr. Pace High School will hold a Pig —Tom Paxton concert- Roast Alumni party on April 6th at 11 a.m. All alumni are invited. $10 per per- Fashion show to to benefit farmworkers son. benefit retarded Contemporary singer-songwriter Tom of the Miami Urban Ministry (985 NW 1st For further information call Patti Posey at 624-8534. Marian Center, the only facility of its Paxton will be performing a benefit con- St., Miami, 545-8675). kind for mentally retarded administered cert for farmworkers on March 29 at the under the auspices of the Catholic Church Wesley Foundation Hall, located on the Spiritual recordings available University of Miami campus. in the southeast U.S., will benefit from a The following cassette recordings are •Mary, Mother of God, by Ralph luncheon and fashion show on Sunday, The proceeds from his two perfor- available from "Jesus Loves You" Martin; March 31. mances — at 7 and 10 p.m. — will go to Catholic Tape Ministry, P.O. Box • Make Me a Channel of Your Peace, Sponsored by Leslie B. Designer benefit farmworkers and the Farm Labor 55-8146, Miami, FL, 33155-8146. Cost is by Mother Teresa of Calcutta; Clothes, the 1 p.m. luncheon will be serv- Organizing Committee, a group founded $4 per cassette, plus 75* postage and • Jesus, Who Is the Word, by Fr. Fran- ed at Raddison Mart Plaza Hotel, 7111 by farmworkers who pick vegetables in handling (per order, not cassette): cis Hogan; NW 72 Ave. Guest speaker will be Sister Ohio and Michigan during the summer • Hope, Charism of Christian Op- • Jesus, Who Is Love, by Fr. Francis Lucia Ceccotti, superior of the Sisters of months. About 2,000 of these workers timists, by Fr. Tom Forrest, former direc- Hogan. St. Joseph Cottolengo who staff the migrate from Florida each year. tor of the International Catholic Marian Center, located in northwest Dade Charismatic Renewal; Also available is a 9-cassette series by County. The event is co-sponsored by Miami Ur- • Conquering Fear in Ministry, by Fr. Fr. John Bertolutci called "Com- Reservations may be made by calling ban Ministries. Tickets are $8 in advance Tom Forrest; municating the Word of God." These 625-8354 after 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. ($10 at the door) and can be purchased at • The Cross, Christ's Message of Love, cassettes are specially priced at $3.50 each, the Wesley Foundation and at the office by Fr. Tom Forrest; plus postage and handling.

taxes. Contact Catholic Widow-ers Club, Joan All Saints Parish in Sunrise beginning March Spiritual Renewal Fashion Shows at 981-2508 or Dora at 431-8275 after 7 p.m. 24 at 7:30 p.m. All Saints is located at 9525 W. The Cenacle is hosting an evening with be- The St. Maurice Catholic Church Women of The North-Dade Catholic Widow-ers Club Oakland Park Boulevard. To register or for reaved parents on April 10 from 6:30 to 10 the Stable are sponsoring a fashion show — will hold a meeting — social at 7:30 p.m. on more information, please call Kevin & Caryl p.m. for those who have lost a child. Fr. Greg luncheon on March 24 at 1 p.m. at 2851 Stirl- March 29 at Visitation Church social hall at Hanlon at 742-7836 or Mark and Mary Hen- Cornelia and M. Trumpores. Offering $10. ing Road in Ft. Lauderdale. Reserved seating. 191-St. and North Miami Ave. All faiths nessey at 748-6830. Dinner served. The Cenacle is located at 1400 Call 587-4097. welcome. Call 652-3052 or 653-2849. St. Kieran's Church will conduct Easter Sun- S. Dixie Hwy in Lantana. Holy Spirit Church's Women's Guild pre- The Widow and Widower's club of Broward day sunrise services on the bay on April 7. St. The Legion of Mary Acies will hold a coricel- sent their annual Luncheon-Fashion Show at County will have a social gathering on March Kieran's is located on the grounds of Mercy ebrated Mass on March 23 at 11 a.m. in St. the Delray Beach Club on March 25. Donation 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Every 1st and 3rd Hospital at 3605 South Miami Avenue. Mary's Cathedral. All active and auxiliary $18. For reservations call Millie Gast at Sunday at Wilton Manors Recreation Hall in members expected to attend. Archbishop Mc- 585-8429 or Loretta Wood 588-7985. Wilton Manors. For info call 735-8363 or St. Bernard Church-Annual Fun Festiv-1 Carthy will preside. The St. David Women's Club will sponsor a 561-4867. April 11-14. Rides, games, Chinese aucti! The Chaminade Community of Faith will Luncheon-Fashion Show in the church hall, ceramics and macrame, country kitchen, white" hold a mass with prayers for healing and 3900 South University Drive, Davie, Fla. on elephant sale, plants, food, hand-made bouti- anointing of the sick. The mass will be held on March 30 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $15.00/person Bazaars que and much more at 8279 Sunset Strip (cor- April 2 at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria, 500 and are available in the church office. For Our Lady of Perpetual Help will hold their ner University Dr.) Sunrise. Thurs. 5:00-11 Chaminade Drive in Hollywood. more information, contact Lucille, 475-8875. annual rummage sale on March 30-31 at NW p.m., Fri. 5:00-12 midnight, Sat. 12-12 mid- The South Dade Curia of the Legion of St. Clement Women's Club will present their 27 Ave. and 135 St. For donations or info call night, Sun. 1-11 p.m. For further information Mary to hold Acies and Benediction at St. annual spring Fashion Show and Luncheon, 688-9664 or 624-7125. call 741-7800. Thomas the Apostle Church, March 30 at 1 "Suddenly It's Spring," on'March 23 at 11:30 St. Boniface Women's Club will sponsor a St. Henry's Church is sponsoring "A Night p.m. with Reverend Samuel Delaney presiding. a.m. at the Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas rummage sale on March 24 and 25 on the In Italy," at St. Henry's Parish Hall, 1500 Entertainment Blvd. Fashions by Darcy's Mannequins. For church grounds at 8330 Johnson St. in Pem- North Andrews Ave. Extension, Pompano reservations call Carol Zeglen at 563-1183 broke Pines west of University Drive. Hours on Beach at 7:30 p.m. April 13. Deluxe Italian The Barry University Dept. of Music will (days) or 971-2867 (evenings). Proceeds will go Sunday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday 8 a.m. Buffet dinner by J & P Caterers. Music will be present a faculty voice recital by Ronald Man- to the Club's Scholarship Fund and for to 4 p.m. by Sal's Trio. Admission $12.00 per person. ning, tenor, March 24 at 3 p.m. Music of Bach, improvements for the Church. Britten and Schubert. The recital will be at the Potpourri Court Holy Spirit No. 1912, CD. of A. will Broad Center for the Performing Arts at Single/divorced/widowed. sponsor a Dessert Card Party on March 23, Barry. St. Helen's Catholic Church is having their noon at St. Elizabeth's Gardens, Pompano St. Bernard's Women's Guild will present Young Single Adults will sponsor "Spring 7th Annual International Festival on March 21, Beach. Donation $1.50. Refreshments served. "Remember When" mini musical revue at St. Fever Dance" at Nativity Church for all young 22, 23 and 24. Parish grounds at 3340 W. Proceeds for Charities: Anyone may attend. Bernard's Parish Center, 8279 Sunset Strip, single adults in South Broward County on Oakland Park Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale. For information contact 941-5546. Sunrise, March 30 at 8 p.m. Donation $5.00. March 23 at 8 p.m. in Nativity Parish Hall at Hours are Thursday and Friday from 6 to 11 For tickes call Mildred 741-5834 or June 5200 Johnson St. in Hollywood. $3 admission. p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and Sun- St. Henry's Church is sponsoring a "Swing 741-5807. For further info call Paula at 983-3455 or Eric day from 8 a.m. to. 11 p.m. Rides, games, white on Sundays Dance" at St. Henry's Parish Hall, The Corpus Christi School cafeteria will be at 966-2697. elephant, arts and crafts, ethnic foods, colorful 1500 North Andrews Ave. Extension, Pom- the location of a musical extravaganza "Chil- The Catholic Widow and Widowers Club of costumes. pano Beach. 18 piece Hall of Fame Orchestra, dren in the Spotlight" on March 23 at 4 p.m. Hollywood will hold a Nassau weekend cruise The Family Enrichment Center will be spon- March 31 from 5:00-8 p.m. Admission $5 per and March 24 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets available at on May 31-June 2 on the Amerkansis. Double soring a series of four classes in the sympto- person and includes a complimentary dance school. Adult $3. Children $1. occupancy $212. Includes transportation and thermal method of Natural Family Planning at lesson. For tickets call Louise at 943-3932.

PAGE 24 /Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 22,1985 Send help for Chile to CRS Seeking prayer petitions Donations of funds to assist victims of Monetary donations should be made "Call to me and I will answer you" Jer. the earthquake in Chile are being accepted payable to Catholic Relief Services and week as well as during this special time of 33:3. The employees of the Archdiocese community prayer. We invite anyone with by the Archdiocese of Miami for transmit- forwarded to Msgr. Walsh at Catholic of Miami Pastoral Center gather each tal to Catholic Relief Services at its New Community Services, 9401 Biscayne a prayer request to write (no phone calls, Monday morning to pray for the inten- please), to us at this address: Prayer Peti- York headquarters. Blvd., Miami, Fl. 33138. The overseas tions of you, our brothers and sisters of Due to the difficulties and cost of trans- relief organization of the Catholic Church tions, Archdiocese of Miami, 9401 Bis- the Archdiocese. Petitions will be includ- cayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33138. portation, material donations are not is already working in Chile with Caritas, ed in our individual daily prayers each sought. Msgr. Walsh said.

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Miami, Florida /THE VOICE/ Friday, March 22,1985 / PAGE 25 'Making it' In the Christian sense

By Theodore Hengesbach NC News Service Greg Barton raced for the gold in the solo kayak event in the 1984 summer Olympics. I found his story especially moving. Barton was born with club feet and even after 12 operations this condition could not be fully cor- rected. So he turned his attention from sports which required leg k and foot coordination to one that demanded upper body strength — kayaking. Although Barton missed the gold, he is a model of how to turn defeat in one area into an asset in another. As a teacher and adviser of The reaches of human potential: adults returning to complete their Mary T. Meagher, "Madame But- college degrees, I meet individuals terfly," winning her third gold who set great goals for themselves medal at the 1984 Olympics in and who often achieve great Los Angeles... results. Some start with real handicaps, having to turn around an earlier history of failure, academic pro- bation and even dismissal from the university 10 or 20 years ago. They go on to perform in accep- By Father Robert Sherry table, even outstanding ways. NC News Service When I played baseball in the Pony League while growing up in Aurora, 'Faith calls Chris- 111., I once hit a grand slam home run. The ball sailed over the electrical tians to achieve wires strung between the tops of the high lamp poles. Many people said it their full potential.' was the longest ball they'd ever seen hit. I was about 13. Of course, today's record is tomorrow's starting point, as I would have abundant opportunities to realize later. Then there are people like During the games of the 23rd Olympiad in Los Angeles this summer, Lynn Thompson and Harry record after record was broken as the athletes proved themselves swifters, Spigle, both recent retirees. higher, stronger. Thompson came to see me two It makes you wonder: Is there any limit to human potential? How is years ago about taking a painting human potential discovered and unleashed? course. He felt this would be a good way to fill his time. It soon became clear that he had earned many college credits in the past and that he was close to completing his bachelor's know degree. So instead of just a course in painting, he enrolled in a variety of courses. Within a Christians believe that each person is gifted with a personal vocation — a year and a half he finished his special and unique calling. The talent is usually hidden within a person to degree. At the 1984 commence- be discovered like a treasure. ment exercises, he led the proces- sion of students into the hall. Spigle had been taking college courses sporadically since 1938. Mary Lou Retton, scoring a per- His final course toward a Thinking it over fect 10 on the vault and winning bachelor's degree was one in the gold medal in the women's poetry which, he told me, "open- gymnastics competition... ed up a whole new part of my Growth and life." It provided him with the skills, practice and encouragement to community put his personal experiences as a World War II soldier into poetic Whenever people make a new beginning in life, they tend to be hopeful form. At 66 Spigle became a and apprehensive at the same time. It's no wonder. For at the beginning published poet. In the university's point, who can see the end result? fine arts magazine featuring the Perhaps this is why a man and woman get nervous on their wedding day. best student work, three of his Each partner's destiny is about to become intertwined with the destiny of a poems are prominently presented. spouse, the destinies of children they eventually hope to have, the destinies Both Thompson and Spigle of new relatives and friends. discovered a potential they didn't Years later the couple may look back on their lives and realize how mu know was there. I also know a they have grown and changed. Undoubtedly they will find that the course woman, a college graduate, who their personal development took was strongly influenced by life together — was willing to begin all over to what they learned from each other, what they suffered together, what they obtain a graduate degree in achieved together. business. To fulfill the It is similar with other points in life when people make a new beginning; mathematics requirement, she the first day in college, the first day in a new neighborhood, the first day in took a precollege course in a new job, the first day in a new parish. In each case, a person is algebra. After three attempts over stimulated by the new situation and, perhaps, jittery over the roles that new a two-year period involving heavy people — teachers, co-workers, neighbors, parishioners — will play in his weekly homework assignments, or her life. she gained the requisite B. Will these new people foster or frustrate one's personal development? She is an example of someone Your potential as a human being doesn't mature in a vacuum. who can learn skills in a com- Instead, fulfillment unfolds in the midst of real life. pletely new area. Other people help to draw out your hidden potential. Christian life reveals a similar Unanticipated developments point toward aptitudes and talents you never pattern. Faith calls Christians to thought could be yours. Joan Benoit, winning the first achieve their full potential. The Many adults could testify that they discovered new dimensions of their Olympic marathon for women, a life and words of Jesus invite personal potential when they were 35 or older. 26-mile, 385-yard race, in a little Christians to expand their All this points to one reason why the church places such importance on over two hours. horizons. His words encourage the community dimension of its life. People are always searching for fulfill- people to live in new, undreamed ment. And they contribute to each other's fulfillment in important ways. of ways. The members of the Christian community are people who in many ways can foster the potential within each other's lives.

> P/M3F9R /Miami Plnnria F,/, FriWnv .MamFi 90 . The rub is that it is hidden. For some people it might have been covered The young woman realized she never had thought about all this. Yet over by years of hearing someone say: "You'll never amount to anything" when she reflected on some others in her graduating class, she realized they or "You can't do that." had definite plans for what they would do after they received their Others never had a sense of achievement. Perhaps no one offered them diplomas. It seemed as though they had found a way to discover and any recognition. And it could be that a person had no sense of personal unleash their potential. responsibility, little chance for advancement or personal growth — impor- In "Seasons of a Man's Life," Daniel Levinson says a person between tant factors that help us unleash our potential. the ages of 18 and 30 has four tasks to perform. One college senior was wondering what she would do after commence- • Dreaming comes first. We create tomorrows by what we dream today. ment. After 16 years of schooling she didn't have much sense of who she • Second, it is vital to form a relationship with someone who is helpful was or where she was headed. It happened that she picked up a magazine as a guide — someone to talk with at times. and spotted two multiple-choice questions that started her thinking. • Third is discovering an occupation — choosing from among your The first asked: What is the most effective way to discover human poten- dreams. tial — by scientific testing; trial and error; reading books; a special pro- • Fourth is forming close, supportive relationships. gram; or through the assistance of a mentor, coach or guidance counselor? Perseverance and commitment are among other factors that help to unlock a person's potential, I think. The Buffalo News once said: "A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he starts to blame somebody else." And Goethe, the 19th-century author of "Faust," said: "Whatever you your faith can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic ink." God gave us great potential, for we are created in his likeness. Moreover, The second asked about the best way to unlock human potential. Is it by we have the tools to discover and unleash our potential. exercise or through prayer and meditation? What about drugs, mind control That doesn't mean God will stop us from falling. Rather God always or self-discipline? picks us up.

Views of humanity: From the Big Dipper and beyond

By Father John Castelot looked into the stars. What growth — the ongoing creation there are circumstances in life NC News Service struck him was quite the op- — of each human person. over which people have no con- posite: humanity's enormous im- No person is a finished, static trol. It is one's reaction to those Photos of the Earth taken from portance. product, like a car rolling off an circumstances that can be con- space reveal a luminous little assembly line. The only change trolled. sphere as cold and lonely as the 'Every single choice the car will undergo is deteriora- Obviously, too, we often feel moon. Viewed from space, our tion — and depreciation! unequal to the task of our ongo- world — which used to seem so a person makes, no A human being, on the other ing development. Only God enormous and whose problems matter how ap- hand, from the moment of birth, creates effortlessly. For God's still seem almost overwhelming — parently unimpor- never stops growing physically, human co-creators, it is a suddenly looks tiny and insignifi- intellectually, emotionally, challenge, frequently a difficult cant. tant, is creative — spiritually. one. Many centuries ago a man gaz- or destructive.' * In short, each person is a bun- Strength comes from the ing out into space gave voice to dle of possibilities. Those realization that people are co- these thoughts: "When I behold Of no other creature was it possibilities become actualities creators, working with God. your heavens, the work of your said, as it is said of man and when people exercise their free No one was ever more con- fingers, the moon and the stars woman: "In the divine image he will — when they make choices. scious of his weakness than St. which you set in place, what is created them" (Genesis 1:27). In fact, every single choice a Paul. Yet, he wrote: "I willingly man that you should be mindful Now, to be made in God's im- person makes, no matter how ap- boast of my weakness, that the of him or the son of man that age and likeness means that parently unimportant, is creative power of,Christ may rest upon you should care for him?" humanity is given a share in — or destructive. Like a hammer me...for when I am powerless, it (Psalm 8:4-5) God's creative love and power. blow on metal, every choice is then that I am strong" (2 Cor- But — and this is the surprising People are co-creators. molds our characters and per^ inthians 12:9,10). "In him is the point — it was not And God is eternally active and sonalities; it creates us. source of my strength. I have humanity's insignificance that creative. A sign of this is found We are, with God's help, "cap- strength for everything" (Philip- stunned the ancient writer as he in the ongoing development and tains of our souls." Of course, pians 4:13).

Miami, Florida/ THE VOICE I Friday, -March 22,1985 / PAGE 27 ijtj^^j^yajBsafly ^Bfijaj^ggyBafljaiB ^gggggyr ggg|| ^gg table talk at Lent: By Diane Moogan The Lenten season that's observ- 'Slainte'—good health! ed by all Christian churches, began as a period of fasting, almsgiving and training required of converts who were to be baptized and con- firmed at Easter. Originally, this period of austerity lasted just a day or perhaps forty consecutive hours. Eventually it was extended to six weeks not counting Sundays and by the year 840, the present forty day period was adopted. Four days, beginning with Ash Wednesday, were added to make the mystical number forty, a time period that would match Jesus' fast and temp- tation in the wilderness, Elijah's journey and Moses' stay on Mt. Sinai. The ancient observance of Lent was rigorous — demanding self- denial in all worldly things. Festivities were discontinued, mar- riages forbidden and fasting was severe with only one meal a day per- mitted and no meat, eggs and dairy food allowed. Fish became a major Lenten food in England during Elizabethan times when the Queen proclaimed that her countrymen must eat fish on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. She was motivated more by economics than Lenten sacrifices can be a meaningful family experience. Bob and Pat Gerkin of Alexandria, Va. share a sparse Lenten religion, hoping this would force the meal with their sons Chris, 6, and Rob, 10. They place the money they have saved in a cardboard bowl. Later it will go to price of meat to drop and encourage feed the starving people in Africa. Operation Rice Bowl, in its 10th year and sponsored by Catholic Relief Services has the building of fishing vessels. raised $23 million through this Lenten program. Lenten practices continue to of Decency's condemned list. But to find a more meaningful Lenten Nell, who got it from her mother evolve and those of us who came of on Good Friday the management custom. Mary Flaherty McDonough of age before Vatican II have ex- became devout and offered a special Now that we're nearly through Clifden, Co. Galway. It's the best perienced great change in our life- program. For 25c a youngster could Lent, I'll offer you a recipe that has and I promise that if served with a times. I remember when, as a child see an Abbott and Costello movie, little to do with Lent and everything cup of tea or Irish coffee, one can in the fifties, serious sacrifice was ten cartoons and a showing of Cecil to do with St. Patrick's Day. In almost hear the River Shannon expected and given. In school we B. DeMille's classic silent film, the fact, this great Irish saint, revered flow! were given mite boxes to be filled by King of Kings. This quickly became for his acts of prayer and mortifica- NELL'S IRISH SODA BREAD Easter, with money that would go to a neighborhood tradition. Once at tion, spent forty days fasting and 3 cups flour the poor. In addition to observing around the age of fifteen, a group of praying on County Mayo's sacred V* cup sugar Lenten rules of fast and abstinence, us went to the show and because this mountain, Croagh Patrick. Accor- Vi tsp. each salt and baking powder we were also expected to "give up" was the fifth year in a row, we began ding to legend, he then drove all the 1 tsp. baking soda something of importance. My own to focus on the technical rather than snakes from Ireland. Incidentally, Vi tsp. cream of tartar Lenten penance involved a solemn spiritual aspects of the film. During the shamrock is so enthusiastically 3A stick butter or margarine sacrifice of those well-loved penny the emotionally charged crucifixion displayed on March 17th -because \Vi cups buttermilk candies — a sacrifice that rarely sur- scene, my friend, Ralph Matteo when St. Patrick preached to 2 cups raisins vived the second week of Lent. leaned over and commented that Gospel, he illustrated the concept of V* cup caraway seeds (optional) However, the mite box was always Jesus (portrayed by H.B. Warner) the Trinity by showing a three- Blend first six ingredients and cut in filled and usually in direct propor- looked like he lifted weights and had leafed grass that grew on one stalk. butter until mixture is crumbly. Add tion to the amount of guilt I felt a pretty good build. Well, an elderly If you'd like to pay tribute to the buttermilk, stirring until moistened over the candy. woman in the next row took offense Irish, forget the green beer and do and add raisins and seeds. Place My Brooklyn neighborhood had a at this casual comment and while try this recipe for Irish Soda Bread. mixture in a well greased, ten inch Lenton custom that was rather uni- yelling things about sacrilege and It's a staple in almost every home in pan (a cast-iron skillet is the best) que. For 364 days a year, the Plaza disrespect, began to hit Ralph over Ireland and a well-loved specialty and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 Theatre on Flatbush Ave. showed the head with her umbrella. This in- for many Irish Americans. The minutes. Let cool and serve with lots nothing but movies from the Legion cident gave us a clue that it was time recipe belongs to my mother-in-law of butter. Slainte — good health! J Seems like yesterday By Hilda Young ror wondering if the bags under my • She said it at least a million times eyes qualified me as a martyr. -TVISMAS WAS A NOTORIOUS THIEF while I was growing up: "Wait until I looked over at our youngest, JJ IN THE DAYS OF OUR LORD ON EARTH. you're my age. Time passes so fast. playing checkers on the floor with A LEGENP flTTRIBUTEP TO THE ARABIC DISMAS "GOSPEL OF TH£ INFANCY," TELLS OF You won't believe it." his sister. Playing checkers. And in PISMAS WITH A BANP OF THIEVES, My mother, as usual, was right. the first grade. My baby! Somehow SIGHTING THE HOLY FAMILY ON THEIR Sometimes those little yet powerful your baby remains your baby even FLIGHT INTO EGYPT. PISMAS, truths have a way of wedging them- though his body and his mind don SENSING THAT THIS FAMILY WAS DIFFERENT, selves into your mind between trying respect that fantasy. PROTECTED JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH FROM to remember which child you are HARM. ABOUT 33 YEARS LATER DISMAS S As I talked with my cousin, I MET JESUS AND HIS SORROWFUL supposed to be taking to the dentist think I was probably ladling out ad- MOTHER AGAIN... ONLY THIS TIME ON and which one has soccer practice. vice as if "my baby" was still CALVARY, WHERE HE WAS HANGING The way time has of picking up 8-months-old too. But there he was ON A CROSS NEXT TO JESUS ANP speed as you get older really hit on the floor talking about playing ANOTHER CRIMINAL. DISMAS, home today after a long-distance soccer, and laughing at his sister's RECOGNIZING GOP, REPENTED. CHAPTER 23 OF St LUKE READS: conversation with a young cousin knock-knock jokes. ONE OF THOSE ROBBERS WHO WERE ab*ut her 8-month-old. It's her I went in the bathroom and look- HANGED WAS ABUSING HIM, SAYING, firstborn and she was exhausted ed in the mirror. The bags had sub- *IF YOU ARE THE CHRIST, SAVE because he has been keeping her up sided, but wrinkles are sure filling in YOURSELF ANP US.'" BUT THE OTHER IN all night with his crying. the vacancy. I went back to the ANSWER REBUKED HIM ANP SAID, Trying to convince a young front room. "HAVE YOU NO FEAR OF GOD, SEEING THAT YOU ARE UNDER THE SAME SENTENCE ? mother that once you've fed, burped "Hey, youngest child," I said, WE DESERVE IT, AFTER ALL WE ARE ONLY and cozied up a little guy (and "come here and sit on your PAYING THE PRICE FOR WHAT WE'VE DONE, you've been to the pediatrician three mother's lap for a minute." BUTTHIS MAN HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG." times in the past 10 days) you can "Aw, mom, how come?" he said, THEN HE SAID TO JESUS, " LORD, pretty well be sure he's OK, only moving a checker to block his sister. REMEMBER ME WHEN YOU ENTER reinforced my impression of how UPON YOUR REIGN..". AND JESUS time flys. "Because my mother said there'd REPLIED, ttI ASSURE YOU, THIS DAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE/ 1 remember well how our oldest be days like this," I told him. "And cried on at night. It seems like besides, just wait until you're my yesterday I was looking in the mir- age. You'll understand."

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