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By Ian Dunn Christmas shopping excursion to Glasgow had become the HUNDREDS of people have ‘worst of nightmares.’ attended funeral services A r c h b i s h o p Ta r t a g l i a for those who were killed in described Erin as a light- the Glasgow bin lorry crash. hearted, caring, family-loving Archbishop Philip Tartaglia girl and that ‘just as her life led mourners gathered at St was opening up and she was Patrick’s Church in Dumbarton spreading her wings, cruel fate on Saturday to remember Jack took her away.’ Sweeney, his wife Lorraine The archbishop said her and their 18-year-old grand- grandparents had been very daughter Erin McQuade. On happily married for more than Monday 800 people attended 45 years and that the accident Mass for teacher Stephenie Tait, had piled ‘tragedy on tragedy 29, led by Canon Peter McBride and sadness on sadness’ on the at St Thomas the Apostle family. Church in Riddrie, Glasgow. “Their last day on this earth All four died after being said it all. Jack and Lorraine, struck by an out-of-control bin Jacqueline and Erin went on a lorry that crashed in George Christmas shopping trip. Three Square in the city centre three generations of the same loving days before Christmas. Two family,” Archbishop Tartaglia other people lost their lives told mourners. “They died as and ten others were injured. they lived—together. It is fitting Archbishop Tartaglia (right) that they should share the said at St Patrick’s that the same funeral Mass. They will three had been struck down in be buried in the same grave.” front of Mr and Mrs Sweeney's daughter and Erin’s mother I Continued on page 2 Jacqueline McQuade’s eyes— and that a ‘festive and happy’ I [email protected] PICS: PA PHOTOS Labour leader defends stance on abortion I Jim Murphy tells SCO he believes painful legal issue is a matter for personal conscience, not his Church

By Liz Leydon this matter of faith I believe my view is He added that he sees an urgent need told the SCO he contested the Scottish SCO EXCLUSIVE similar to that of many Catholics. to address the underlying problems in Labour leadership late last year as ‘the Nowadays, Catholics take different Scottish society, such as poverty and time was right, as more and more powers THE new leader of the Scottish views on matters of conscience. lack of education, that not only contribute are being devolved to Scotland,’ and Labour Party has defended his “The law must reflect that a woman’s to the number of crisis pregnancies but because ‘there was a vacancy’ as his stance on key issues after being painful decision to have an abortion has also add to the pressure on services for predecessor Johann Lamont stood down. accused of sending mixed messages to be a matter for her conscience, not a the elderly. One power he is set against devolving, to the Catholic community—to matter for the Church. “People have the right to die with however, is control of abortion, in line which he belongs—ahead of this “The issue is multi-layered and complex, dignity, but not to have their lives with his party’s opposition to the Smith year’s general election. but I have a strong sense that neither deliberately shortened,” he said, speaking Commission’s recommendation that the Newly-elected Scottish Labour Leader Labour, nor any political party, should of his opposition to both the member’s Scottish Government be allowed to take Jim Murphy, MP for East Renfrewshire, force one point of view or another on its bill on assisted suicide before the Scottish control of this matter. spoke exclusively to the SCO about his members or the electorate.” Parliament and Lord Falconer’s “I am in favour of the devolution of personal views on pro-life issues such as attempts to legalise assisted dying via powers that strengthen Scotland, and abortion and assisted suicide, and Society Westminster legislation. that are common sense,” the unionist explained why his views differed from Mr Murphy (right), a married father of “This is a very important, practical politician said. the Church’s on abortion. three, however, remains concerned issue but legalisation opens up all sorts “Abortion is not one of them. The In defending a politician’s right to a about the portrayal of women in our of possible situations to abuse.” creation of cross border disparity could free vote on issues of conscience, Mr society, and the sexualisation of young He added that people instead needed potentially lead to young women having Murphy clarified his views on abortion. people. help to care and comfort loved ones at to travel across a non existent border for “While I respect the Catholic “The question I would like to the end of their lives. an abortion.” Church’s right and need to take an ask is why is it that recent figures show absolute view on abortion, on this issue hundreds of Scottish girls under the age Devolution I [email protected] I take a different point of view than that of 16 have had more than one Mr Murphy, 47, a former cabinet and I Full interview with Jim Murphy of my Church,” he told the SCO. “On abortion?” shadow cabinet minister at Westminster, MP, page 8

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SATURDAY JANUARY 10 Jesuit Centre, Edinburgh. 7.30pm I St Mungo’s Life and -9pm. Adrian Shaw, Climate Legends from Vita Kentigerni. Change Officer for Eco At the Mitchell Library, North Congregation Scotland, gives Street, Glasgow from 12.15pm a talk on Fracking. Adrian is -12.45 pm. Come and see a seconded part time from the copy of Vita St Kentigerni, Church of Scotland where he the 12th century book runs their Climate Change commissioned by Bishop Project. Adrian is company Jocelyn of Glasgow to promote secretaryof Eco-Congregation the Pilgrim City. Learn about Scotland and handles Glasgow’s patron St Mungo, international and wider his mother St Enoch and the ecumenical relationships. story of the ring. Rev Dr I Ecumenical Foodbank Whiteley, Minister, Glasgow Initiative. St Mary’s Church of Cathedral and Archbishop Scotland church, 12 Bellevue Emeritus Mario Conti will Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3, Parents Alan and Margaret Tait (back right) watch as the read a portion of the text in 6NE, have organised a Food coffin of their daughter Stephenie Tait is carried by partner Latin and English. St Mungo Bank operated from the Martin Hannah (back left) from St Thomas the Apostle Singers and Children’s Drummond Room within the Church in Glasgow after her funeral. PIC: PA PHOTOS Singing Studio of the Russian Church Precincts. Open on Orthodox School will present Wed from 10am to pm and songs to celebrate the birthday Thurs from 1pm to 4pm. of the city of Glasgow. For St Mary’s Cathedral, Funerals held for victims of bin lorry crash more information contact: Dr Edinburgh, ask their Irene O’Brien on 0141 287 parishioners to take part in the 2908. worthwhile cause. Only long- I Continued from page 1 Geraldine life non-perishables foods are Parkinson (centre) head TUESDAY JANUARY 13 suitable for example cartons In his homily at Stephenie Tait’s funeral I teacher from St St Mungo Feast Day Mass. UHT milk, fruit juice, pasta, at St Thomas’, Canon McBride said: “All Thomas Primary St Mungo's Church, Parson pasta sauces, rice, noodles, of us are still in a state of shock at the loss School, with Street, Townhead, Glasgow. tinned food: meat, fish, of Stephenie and that sense of loss will pupils as she Time of Mass: 7pm. Cathedral vegetables (not potatoes), continue for those closest to her for the rest arrives for the Chapter will join with baked beans, spaghetti, fruit, of their lives. funeral of Archbishop Emeritus Mario custard, sponge pudding, rice “However, we also gather as a people of teacher Conti to celebrate the Feast pudding, biscuits, jam, Faith, inspired by Stephenie’s own Faith— Stephenie Tait day with the St Mungo chocolate, jelly, sugar, tea a personal witness which energised her to Singers and parishioners from bags (40 pack), instant coffee dedicate her short life to teaching children PIC: PA all across the city. Reception (small jars). and directly helping them to understand PHOTOS in parish hall after Mass. For more information and feel God’s personal love for each of contact: mail@bstmchurch them.” WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14 .org.uk or telephone 0131 556 Canon McBride recalled before mourners, I Environment Series Lauriston 4252. including Ms Tait’s parents, partner, head- teacher Geraldine Parkinson and pupils E-mail [email protected] from St Thomas Primary School how the late teacher was ‘comfortable and very so many people. She brought order, to be the lorry driver—is stable at the Western much at home’ in St Thomas the Apostle organisation, good humour and a sense of Infirmary. Church. calm into family life, her teaching career, Meanwhile, the Crown Office has said “The very night before she was taken her parish ministry, and into her friendships.” no decision has yet been taken about INSIDE YOUR SCO INDEX THIS WEEK from us she gathered here with so many to Services have also been held for the other whether a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) will reflect on the Christmas story at our annual victims, tax worker Jacqueline Morton, 51, be held into the deaths. carol concert which featured some of the from Glasgow, and Gillian Ewing, 52, from The tragedy is still under investigation, NEWS pages 1-7 page 15 children who are with us for this Mass and Edinburgh. and until police submit a report to the LOCAL NEWS pages 2,3,4 PUZZLES pages 16 and members of our deanery choir who are also Two patients remain in two Glasgow procurator fiscal, prosecutors cannot decide and 5 21 here today," he said. "But we are here to hospitals following the crash on December whether an FAI will be held. WHAT’S ON page 2. CHILDREN’S PAGE page celebrate not her death, but her life, because 22. A 14-year-old girl is stable at the Royal They will also have to decide whether to WORLD NEWS pages 6-7 21 her life too has had a tremendous impact on Infirmary and a 57-year-old man—believed initiate criminal proceedings. pages 6-7 INTIMATIONS LETTERS page 9 pages 17-20 COMMENT pages 10-11 ’ ENGAGEMENTS SPOTLIGHT ON CENTRE SPREAD pages page 20 12-13 SPECIAL OCCASIONS FR ROLHEISER pages 22-23 page 14 COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SPIRITUAL REFLECTION page 24

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WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER NEWS 3 Giving to the poor is a challenge and a duty, Bishop Moran says By Daniel Harkins

BISHOP Emeritus Peter Moran, bishop-president of Justice and Peace Scotland, says that giving to the poor is both a challenge and a duty. In a letter read out at each Mass of the Epiphany last weekend, the Bishop Emeritus writes that ‘helping the poor by giving is a straightforward challenge and a duty.’ “This season of giving, give locally or internationally to any of a hundred charities,” he writes. “Give according to your means—little or much.’ the power of prayer. Every year on the Feast of “We can pray,” he writes. the Epiphany a letter from the “Prayer works. We can raise Bishop President of Justice and awareness among friends and Peace is read out at every Mass. workmates. We can join, or This year, Bishop Emeritus even set up, a local Justice and Moran examined the Nativity Peace Group. We can change story in light of the modern world. attitudes—our own and other “Were the wise men’s gifts people’s. We can write, use appropriate?” he asks in his social media, contact politicians, letter. “In a royal palace they and join demonstrations.” would have been: Precious Bishop Emeritus Moran metal, sweet ointment, rare (above) concluded by writing PICS: PAUL McSHERRY perfume. But what that child that working for justice needed was cash for basics, promotes peace and urged medical care, and support from parishioners to search the someone powerful. internet for more information Bin lorry tragedy victims remembered “Jesus was born poor, on Justice and Peace Scotland. vulnerable and powerless. In “Today’s special collection By Ian Dunn Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, was read from Archbishop Antonio the Gospel and through the supports both national and local Stephenie Tait, 29, and Jacqueline Morton, Mennini, the Apostolic nuncio: “I have Church He calls us to see Him justice and peace activities,” he DURING a moving remembrance 51, both of Glasgow, also died in the heard the news from Glasgow concerning in every poor, vulnerable and writes. “Please think of it as your Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral on December 22 tragedy. the tragic accident which took place on powerless person today.” gift to the Child of Bethlehem, Christmas Eve, Archbishop Philip The service was attended by members Monday and killed six persons while injuring We should remember, the still needy nowadays.” Tartaglia of Glasgow expressed his of the public, politicians including Scotland’s many others. bishop writes, that we are not sorrow at Glasgow’s bin lorry tragedy. deputy first minister, John Swinney, and “On behalf of the Holy Father, Pope powerless though as we have I [email protected] The archbishop (above inset) spoke of the shadow Scottish secretary, Margaret Francis, I wish to express sympathy and to how he wept with a woman who saw her Curran, representatives of the police and convey the spiritual closeness of the Holy teenage daughter and both her parents die emergency services, and the chief executive Father to all those persons involved and to Fears Act of Settlement repeal would ‘almost right in front of her’ as he led a of Celtic Football Club, Peter Lawell (above). their relations and friend along with the special service in honour of the victims of Prayers were offered for the dead and assurance of his continuing prayers during have destabilised Irish peace process the bin lorry tragedy. injured, their families and friends, the this Holy Season, and my own too. Archbishop Tartaglia, president of the emergency services who dealt with the “With thoughts and gratitude to all NEWLY declassified Act of Union six years later, Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said the incident and all those affected across the city. members of the Police, Fire and Rescue Government documents have which stated ‘all Papists and woman and her family were left in tears by The archbishop spoke of the especially and Medical services who provided revealed former First Minister persons marrying Papists shall the ‘abyss of their loss’ after student Erin poignant timing of the crash: “Just over a prompt assistance and aid to those who Donald Dewar feared that be excluded from and for ever McQuade and her grandparents Jack and year ago we had the Clutha disaster [when were injured. repealing the anti-CatholicAct incapable to inherit possess or Lorraine Sweeney, all from Dumbarton, 10 died after a police helicopter crashed “With my prayerful good wishes, of Settlement would disrupt enjoy the Imperial Crown of were fatally injured in the accident. into a Clydeside pub] and now we have the sympathy and kind regards, I remain, the Irish peace process. Great Britain.’ Jacqueline McQuade was withdrawing George Square tragedy. yours sincerely in the Lord, Archbishop The documents show the late In a six-page memo to money from a cash machine during the “Just as we were preparing for Christmas Antonio Mennini, Apostolic nuncio.” first minister did consider ministers, Mr Dewar said that Christmas shopping trip when her 18-year- our city of Glasgow is in mourning again.” supporting the repeal of the Act his ‘natural sympathies lie with old daughter and parents were killed. At the end of Mass the following letter I [email protected] of Settlement, which forbids a the campaign to amend the Act Catholic from becoming monarch. of Settlement.’ Despite being personally in “It reflects the political favour of repealing the act, how- concerns of an earlier era and it ever, Mr Dewar was aware that was also based on the kind of making his view the public posi- prejudice which is no longer Mancunia tion of the Scottish Parliament acceptable to modern society,” JOEJOE WALSHWWAALSH TTOURSOURS could antagonise Protestants in he wrote. “I personally think that PILGRIMAGEPILGRIMAGE SSPECIALISTSPECIALISTS the North of Ireland. it is important to avoid a With the SNP forcing the simplistic or hasty approach in HappyHappy New Year issue back in 1999 shortly after response to this campaign. We GROUPGROUP&P & PARISHPAARISH PPILGRIMAGESILGRIMAGES the establishment of devolution, do not want needlessly to offend From all our team! 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WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 4 SCHOOLS/LOCAL NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 Pledges of support for the Gorsilaure Project

By Daniel Harkins Sr Angelique Namaika (right), a member of the Augustine Sisters of Dungu and Doruma, embraces a Congolese child at a site for internally displaced people in Congo A CHARITY that has helped hundreds of orphans in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to continue receiving funds the Gorsilaure orphans alive, as well as giving despite its closure after generous Catholics urgent support to the project’s self-help vowed to continue funding the project. initiatives for a further two years. The Gorsilaure Project had announced its Sr Margaret said she was ‘completely bowled imminent closure after 15 years due to illness over by this wonderful and heart-warming turn amongst, and the advancing age of, the project’s of events.’ volunteer workers. But after supporters contacted “The very survival of Gorsilaure’s vulnerable the charity to say they wished to continue funding orphans requires ongoing support,” she said. it, the project administrators are now encouraging “Gorsilaure, right from the start, has been Pupils inspired by late teacher’s illness to donations again with the aim of helping the project inspired and empowered by God—and God does reach self-sufficiency. not abandon His creative and redemptive work raise funds for charity’s work for dementia Sr Margaret Rose Scullion founded the half-way. From the bottom of our hearts Fr Gorsilaure Project in 2000, and it soon grew to a Simon, our orphans and I thank all of Gorsilaure’s village for scores of children and their carers, a supporters for their selfless and generous love- By Daniel Harkins the brain and is the most school for 2000 children and a hospital. The in-action and we assure them that they are common form of dementia. project also provides financial aid for farming, remembered in our prayers.” CARITAS pupils from Whilst most people suffering all with the support of Fr Simon, the local priest. Fr Simon extended his deepest gratitude to Trinity High School in from the disease are over 70, The project is named after three boys— everyone who had contributed to the fund and Rutherglen have collected out of 86,000 people with Gordon, Simon and Laurence—who Sr Scullion supported the destitute children—and adults—in hundreds of pounds for a dementia in Scotland more than knew from her time in the Congo. his care. charity that combats dementia 3000 were under 65. Today, the project provides a home from 65 after being inspired by a Trinity headteacher Peter orphans and educates numerous children through I Pat McAuley, who had been one of the former teacher who died last Bollen said that the fundraising university tuition and its primary and secondary project’s contact persons, is appealing to the summer. was a very fitting tribute to a school. generosity of everyone who has ever contributed The pupils, who are enrolled popular member of staff who The project also focuses on self-sufficiency, to Gorsilaure’s fundraising and encouraging in this year’s Caritas Award, he said made a very significant and currently provides help with fish farming, others to join the action. Cheques should be were saddened at the death of contribution to pupil support. animal farming and agriculture. A Gorsilaure made payable to THE GORSILAURE PROJECT Veronica Baker, an English and “She was good with kids; shop enables the population to access some basic and sent to Mrs Pat McAuley, 12 Bowling Green pupil support teacher at the good with dealing with their necessities at cheap prices while contributing a Road, Markinch, Glenrothes, KY7 6BD, Fife. Tel: school. problems and giving them little to the charity’s income. 01592 757256Mobile: 07731 693225 Email: Following her death at the those with Alzheimer’s. plans for the future,” he said. In the lead up to the closure of the project, a [email protected] If required, Pat can age of just 63, the school pupils To show their support for “She was very gifted and final appeal for funds was launched, and it has supply a form for setting up a Standing Order were surprised to find out that Miss Baker, the pupils invited articulate. And we felt it was now raised a ‘substantial sum’ which will be sent with your bank. Miss Baker had been affected the late teacher’s family and important that we turned our to the Congo. Members of the project said they by Alzheimer’s. friends to the presentation of words into action by supporting hoped that the funds would be sufficient to keep I [email protected] The Caritas students began the funds to John Sweetin from Alzheimer’s Scotland.” researching the disease and Alzheimer’s Scotland. The family of Miss Baker decided to pay tribute to Miss Kieran Thomson, an S6 said they were touched by the Baker by raising funds for pupil, spoke at the presentation thought and the generosity of Alzheimer’s Scotland. about why the senior students the students and staff of the Fundraising efforts began of Trinity High wanted to raise school, and Miss Baker’s Service to with an ice-bucket challenge, the money, and Mr Bollen brother—with the help of his the global phenomenon that joined English teachers Mary work colleagues—managed to sees ice water tipped over the McCloskey and Carly O’Neill match the money collected by AN ECUMENICAL group heads of brave volunteers. in speaking the pupils bringing the total to that fights homelessness will Many of the school’s staff who movingly about their memories £1000. celebrate its 20th anniversary had worked with Miss Baker of Miss Baker. The schools Caritas pupils next Saturday with a service volunteered to take part, with John Sweetin explained to have been involved in a number in St Andrews Cathedral, headteacher Peter Bollen get- the students how their money of activities since beginning Glasgow (left). ting in on the act. would help those suffering their faith journey, taking part Scottish Churches Housing Combined with a number of from Alzheimer’s, encouraged in a Santa Dash for St Action brings together 13 other events held throughout them to be more aware of the Andrew’s Hospice last month Christian denominations and the school, including cake and signs and symptoms of the and gathering supplies for a organisations nationwide, and candy stalls, the Trinity High disease and thanked them for local foodbank. works towards the goal of freeing pupils managed to raise £500 their generosity. Scotland from homelessness. which will go towards helping Alzheimer’s is an illness of I [email protected] Over two decades the group

Day of action raises Medjugorje 2015 thousands of pounds 21 - 28 June 2015 SENIOR pupils from Trinity High in Renfrew trav- 13 - 20 September elled to Glasgow city centre as they took part in a Departing from Edinburgh day of action which raised thousands of pounds for good causes. The day of fundraising is an £544 annual event at the school, and this year’s activities Book before Feb 15th for a £30 discount saw the young volunteers kick off their trip with an inspiring talk from representatives of St contact Roger Foster 01475 793 987 Vincent’s Hospice in Howwood, who spoke about their much needed work. Inspired by the talk, pupils braved the cold and EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 donned their Santa hats and festive jumpers as Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. they took to the streets of the city centre with a by to donate to good causes. their school with a grand total of £1828. In addition, 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. zest that spoke to their commitment to collecting School staff accompanied their pupils to money was added to the total from staff donations Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. money for their chosen charity. Following a brief Sauchiehall Street, Argyle Street and Buchannan and from the sale of tickets for the school’s annual Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] brake from their work to be photographed outside Street as the Trinity High youngsters covered the Trinity’s Got Talent contest held in December. Glasgow City Chambers with their St Vincent’s length of the city centre in the hopes of finding £2128 was raised by the hard-working pupils for free monthly posted programme guide and Hospice banner, the pupils proceeded to different generous donors to fill up their cans. who continued their fundraising with a range of visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. streets throughout Glasgow to convince passers- After five hours of collecting, pupils returned to charitable activities. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SCHOOLS/LOCAL NEWS 5 Archbishops greet the New Year online

SCOTLAND’S archbishops took to social media to deliver messages for the New Year to the country’s Faithful. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow (right) looked back on 2014 as ‘a year of light and shadow.’ “Alas we begin this new year in the shadow of death,” he said. “The terrible accident in George Square, Glasgow, which shocked and inspiring moments.” Andrews and Edinburgh (above) and saddened us just before The archbishop spoke about the spoke about January 1 as theWorld Christmas, seemed to echo the ‘very successful’Commonwealth Day of Peace for Christians and tragic event of a year earlier when Games and the independence said that ‘we also remember the a helicopter fell from the sky onto referendum that brought feast of Mary the Mother of God, the Clutha Bar. unprecedented public engagement perhaps one of the most important “The shock of both events with the issues around Scotland’s titles that Our Lady carries because casts a long shadow—a shadow constitutional future.’ this tells us that her son Jesus which cannot be banished by the The archbishop closed by Christ was true God and true man.’ sound of the bells or the clinking wishing everyone a happy, “May God bless you and may glasses of New Year toasts. Yet healthy and holy 2015. you have a very happy and good as we look back and look forward In a video post on Facebook, new year,” Archbishop Cushley we must also recall more positive Archbishop Leo Cushley of St concluded. Edinburgh’s Lauriston Jesuit Centre sends a strong survival message THE Lauriston Jesuit Centre subsequently in other countries. from shale rock. in Edinburgh will hold a The centre will seek to honour On January 28, Trevor number of events in January the survivors of totalitarian Jamieson, environmental that seeks to remember the regimes and challenge people to chaplain with Eco Congrega- past and look forward to the use the lessons of the survivors’ tion Scotland will give a talk on future. experience to inform our lives walking The John Muir Way. One highlight will take place today. On January 14, Adrian During ten days in June 2014 on January 27 at 7:30pm marking Shaw, climate change officer the chaplain walked the 135 Holocaust Memorial Day with for Eco Congregation Scotland, miles of the John Muir Way. He the local justice and peace will help launch a new series will speak about why he group keeping alive the on the environment with a talk decided to mark the life and memory of the tragic genocide, on Fracking, the controversial work of this Scot-born pioneering as well as those which occurred technique to obtain gas and oil American.

mark housing action anniversary have run a number of schemes in The charity’s anniversary will the Evangelical Alliance, the Scotland including education be celebrated on January 17 at Free Church of Scotland, the campaigns to increase the 2.30pm.Worship at the anniversary Iona Community, the Methodist understanding of homelessness service will be led by the Church of Scotland, the and a befriending programme to Scottish Churches Housing Religious Society of Friends reduce social isolation and Action associate convener the Rt (Quakers), the loneliness. Rev Bruce Cameron, and the of Scotland, the Salvation Army, One innovative programme sermon will be given by Very the Scottish Episcopal Church encourages churches to make Rev Dr Andrew McLellan from (Anglican) the United Reformed better use of surplus, redundant the Church of Scotland. Church and the United Free or underused buildings and land Members of the coalition Church of Scotland. by making them available for include the Baptist Union of All are welcome to take part affordable homes. Scotland, the Church of Scotland, in the service.

Bishop Toal to honour late priest who died in US during Mass at Holy Family, Mossend

A MONTHS mind Mass In 1977 he moved to the will be celebrated in Holy United States and was eventually Family, Mossend, on Monday appointed to Guardian Angels January 12 to remember a Parish in Santee, San Diego former Motherwell priest California, in 1986. After 25 who died in the United years in the parish, he celebrated States in December. his golden jubilee in June Fr Michael Aloysius 2011 and retired the following Cunnane died in San Diego on month. December 5 after 53 years in Bishop Joseph Toal of the priesthood. Motherwell will celebrate Mass Fr Cunnane was born in on Monday at 7pm for the Kilgarriff, County Mayo, Ireland, departed priest, with Fr in 1935. He was ordained to 67), Holy Family, Mossend, Cunnane’s long-time friend Fr Motherwell Diocese in 1961 (1967-74), St Cadoc’s, Halfway Brian Logue, former parish and served as assistant priest in (1974-1976), and St Cuthbert’s priest at St Kevin’s in Bargeddie, St Bride’s, East Kilbride (1961- Burnbank (1976 -1977). preaching the homily. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015

Pope expected to issue major encyclical on climate change

By Beth Thomson religions to make all people aware of the state of our climate and is expected to the tragedy of social exclusion,” issue a major encyclical on the bishop was quoted as saying. climate change this year. The suggestion of a Papal Bishop Marcelo Sorondo, the encyclical on climate change is Pontifical Academy of Sciences’ not without its critics, some of chancellor, believes that the who warned in December that purpose of the Papal encyclical by entering the climate change is to influence the United debate the Pope risked forming Nations’ upcoming climate an ideological alliance with change meeting in Paris. ‘enemies’ of the church. “Today we have changed the Climate change skeptics in the natural environment so much. Vatican include Cardinal George If present trends continue, Pell, the Vatican’s treasurer. the century will witness The Pope spoke out on unprecedented climate change climate change last month, and destruction of the ecosystem when countries assembled for with tragic consequences,” the the UN summit in Lima, Peru. bishop said. He addressed his message to The encyclical has not yet Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, the been issued, but the Holy Peruvian environment minister, Father said in December that he when he said the world can had plans to issue the paper only slow climate change ‘if sometime in 2015 plus offer we act together and agree.’ speeches and make a summit “The time to find global appearance on the subject. solutions is running out,” the According to Bishop Pope said in December. Sorondo, the Pope wants to Catholic aid agencies, have a direct influence on the including SCIAF, have long Pope Francis embraces new Cardinal of Les Cayes, vital 2015 UN climate held the view that climate Haiti, after presenting red biretta during consistory at Vatican on conference, the culmination of change disproportionately Febuary 22, 2014. He created 19 new cardinals last year, and will decades of negotiations that will impacts those in the developing create 20 more next month including Archbishop John Atcherly Dew help determine the planet’s future. world who have no reserves to (above right) and Archbishop (above far right) “The idea is to convene a fall back on in the event of a meeting with leaders of the main famine or drought. Holy Father issues renewed appeal for world peace Fides report shows more pastoral workers killed

POPE Francis issued a the light; the one who does evil By Stephen Reilly Father Paolo Dall’Oglio who renewed appeal for peace just hates peace,” he said. was abducted in Syria in 2013 three days after his World Pope Francis’Angelus message MORE pastoral workers and was unable to shed further Day of Peace address. underlined and built on his were killed in their role in light on the fate of Indian Jesuit During his January 4 Angelus address on the scourge of modern 2014 than in the previous Father Alexis Prem Kumar, address in St Peter’s Square, the slavery and human trafficking in year and several others kidnapped in June 2014 in Herat. Holy Father reflected on the his message for the 48th World remain unaccounted for. He was the director of Jesuit causes of division in the world Day of Peace on January 1, as The sad fact was revealed in Refugee Service in Afghanistan. and re-iterated that peace is reported in the December 26 the annual report of Fides, the According to Fides, 17 always possible. edition of the SCO. news agency of the Congregation priests, one religious brother, six “Each person, and every people “A few days ago we began the for the Evangelisation of People. religious women, a seminarian hungers and thirsts for peace; new year in the name of the Last year 26 Church workers and a lay person were killed in therefore, it is necessary and Mother of God, celebrating were killed by violence or by 2014, many during robberies urgent to build peace!” he said. World Peace Day on the theme: exposure to the deadly Ebola carried out with ‘brutality and His call during Sunday’s No longer slaves, but brothers,” virus—three more than in the ferociousness,’ indicating they Angelus was ‘first of all, to the Pope said. previous year. stemmed from intolerance and silence arms and to extinguish many parishes is there war, as “Peace is not only the absence The report also commented ‘economic and cultural poverty.’ the outbreaks of war remain the well as the sharp conflicts in our of war, but a general condition in on the unknown fate of three The majority of those who unavoidable conditions to begin cities and towns between groups which the human person is in Assumptionist priests from lost their lives, 14, were killed a journey that leads to the of different culture, ethnic and harmony with himself, in harmony Congo who were kidnapped in in the Americas, followed by achievement of peace in its religious backgrounds,” he said. with nature, and in harmony October 2012 in spite of reports Africa, Asia, Oceania and different aspects.’ Reflecting on texts from St with others. This is peace. First last year that the body of Fr Jean Europe. Of those murdered in “I think of conflicts that are John’s Gospel, the Pope added of all, to silence arms and to -Pierre Ndulani (right), former the Americas, four priests and a still shedding blood in too many that ‘a person’s heart can reject extinguish the outbreaks of war priest of Dunkeld Diocese, has seminarian were killed in regions of the planet, of tensions the light and prefer the darkness, remain the unavoidable conditions been found dead in a mass Mexico; two other priests were in families and in communities because the light lays bare their to begin a journey that leads to grave in his native country. murdered in the US, one in —but in how many families, in evil works.’ the achievement of peace in its It also recorded as unknown Canada, and five others and one Many of those killed in how many communities, in how “The one who does evil hates different aspects.” the status of Italian Jesuit seminarian in South America. Africa succumbed to Ebola. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7

Lady of the Assumption, NEWS ROUNDUP Warwick Street, and at 6pm that evening they will attend Solemn Number of Catholics Evensong and Benediction, also worldwide on the rise at Warwick Street. THE number of Catholics in the world has increased, with growth Refugees criticise having been registered across all Church leaders five continents, according to CATHOLIC South Sudanese new figures. refugees in Uganda have blamed Fides news agency figures Church leaders for failing to do from the latest edition of the enough to bring peace to the Church’s Book of Statistics chart country since civil war broke out progress up to December 31 in December 2013. 2012, when the number of “There is lack of seriousness Catholics in the world stood at from the Church,” said one local 1,228,621,000 with an overall preacher in an address to thou- increase of more than 15,000,000 sands of refugees celebrating compared to the previous year. New Year at St Peter and Paul The Americas and Africa Catholic Church at Nakulybe registered the biggest increases Parish in Kampala. followed by Asia, Europe and Paulino Gatkuoth De-Lew, a Oceania. preacher at the church and a member of the Nuer tribe, said church leaders have grievances with each other that prevent them from cooperating to bridge the gap between the warring parties. “We want our church leaders from the bishop, priests, pastors to hold a conference that will denounce tribal churches,” he Pope Francis announces the said. Irish school admission policies face scrutiny SCHOOL admissions policies names of 20 new cardinals run on a ‘Catholic first’ basis in Ireland may be in breach of both By Beth Thomson G Archbishop Pierre Nguyên Văn Nhon of Hanoi (Viêtnam) equality legislation and the G Archbishop Alberto Suàrez Inda of Morelia (Mexico) Constitution, the state’s equality THE Holy Father has named the 20 prelates who will G Archbishop , SDB, of Yangon (Myanmar) watchdog has been told. become cardinals next month. G Archbishop Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij of Bangkok A report commissioned by the The majority of the cardinals-designate chosen by Pope Francis (Thailand) Ordinariates to come Equality Authority, part of the reflect the diversity of the Church; its growing needs of the Church G Archbishop of Agrigento (Italy) together in London Irish Human Rights and Equality on five continents; and the ordained men he believes are up to the G Archbishop Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet, SDB, of Montevideo THE Ordinary of the Personal Commission (IHREC), states that challenge of meeting those needs. However, the new cardinals, who (Uruguay) Ordinariate of Our Lady of article 44.2.4 of the Constitution are to be elevated at a special ceremony on February 14, include G Archbishop Ricardo Blázquez Pérez of Vallodolid (Spain) Walsingham is to host a meeting puts an onus on Catholic schools five prelates who have already turned 80. The Pope is G Bishop José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán, OAR, of David (Panamá) in London with fellow Ordinaries to demonstrate exactly why honouring these men, who are ineligible to participate in a Papal G Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde (Cape from the United States and positive discrimination in conclave, ‘for their pastoral charity in the service of the Holy See Verde) Australia from February 6-13. admissions is necessary to main- and of the Church.’ G Bishop of Tonga (Tonga) Mgr Keith Newton (above) is tain their ethos. 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Over the last ten years workers were killed, three of 00141141 4343535 77775050 (2004-2013) 230 pastoral them bishops. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 NEWS FEATURE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 Jim Murphy is a man on a mission The first in a series of interviews with Scottish political party leaders sees SCO editor LIZ LEYDON ask the new Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy MP, a Catholic, to stand up for what he believes in ahead of this year’s general election

EW Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy—like many career politicians —is unlikely to have risen to where he is in politics today by showing his entire hand. So, on a sub-zero Monday between Christmas and New Year, after hard- fought Better Together and Scottish Labour leadershipN campaigns, the SCO expected the arrival of a somewhat jaded figure, plus extended entourage, in need of thawing. Not the case. Mr Murphy was relaxed, softly spoken but no soft mark, his angular frame mirrored his sharp mind. His answers were considered and measured, refreshing in today’s sound-bite culture, but not lacking in self-deprecating humour. Taking the reins as Scottish Labour leader on the back of his pro-union 100 towns, 100 days Better Together campaign, Mr Murphy, the product of a Scottish Catholic Primary education and extended student career, admitted that Labour has ground to make up with Scottish voters. He, therefore, sent a firm message for traditional heartland supporters: “I am a new leader and this signals a new start for Labour in Scotland. Tactical or protest voting in this year’s general election dangerously increases the risk of David Cameron and his government being returned to power by default.” Faith Elected to the House of Commons in 1997 as MP for East Renfrewshire—a safe Conservative seat until that point—the first time he stood for election, and after a long and prominent career in Parliament, why Scottish Labour leader now? Could it have something to do with Mr Murphy’s famous question: “You can be a Scot and be Prime Minister. But can you be a Catholic and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?” “There are many reasons I have never been elected getting rid of them—multilateral or unilateral Prime Minister, I don’t think my Faith topped the disarmament,” he said. “We cannot dis-invent the list,” he said wryly. “I have personally experienced knowledge but there is honest disagreement no discrimination at all in the Labour Party. between unilateralists and multilateralists about “There has not been a Catholic First Minister in how we achieve the same thing.” Scotland either, but I aim to change that in 2016.” Mr Murphy does not see the UK scrapping its It was, in fact, because of his Faith that he was nuclear arsenal without a quid pro quo agreement able to play such a pivotal role in the 2010 Papal as a positive step. visit, first as a minister meeting Pope Benedict “Our unilateral disarmament would not impact XVI in Rome in 2008 (right) and then as a shadow nuclear programmes in Russia, China, the US, the minister when the Holy Father came to Scotland. sub continent or the Middle East,” he said, the latter “I found myself in Papal visit meetings with being an area of great personal interest to him and Vatican and Foreign Office officials and I could his constituents. “If we hold the minimum credible barely believe it was happening,” he said nuclear deterrent, however, then we can sit around While Mr Murphy remains cautious about talking the international table and take part in global about his immediate political future, whether that disarmament talks.” be as an MP, or as both an MP and an MSP or as ultimately an MSP only, he readily admits he was Sectarianism among the politicians who voted in favour of Scottish Mr Murphy does not fall into the trap of blaming devolution. He told the SCO he originally saw the the victims of sectarianism for the existence of the Scottish Parliament as a forum for ‘a different problem—labelled as ‘Scotland’s shame’—nor generation of politician.’ does he see recent SNP attempts to legislate against is the worst type of legislation,” he said of the bill December 26 2014 edition of the SCO. Now, however—with more and more power it in the sporting arena as effective. that he has vowed to abolish if he becomes First Mr Murphy faces the uphill task of wooing in being devolved—the political playing field has A former pupil at St Louise’s Primary School, Minister. “It is a classic case of a bill written particular West of Scotland males back into the changed, he said. Arden, before his family moved to South Africa, because ‘something had to be seen to be done.’ Labour fold but, while he shares a passion for Mr Murphy (above) said he is 100 per cent “Sectarianism is a problem that runs much football like many of his peers, his tee-total and Scotland and the world supportive of state-funded Catholic education and deeper in Scottish, and particularly Glaswegian, vegetarian lifestyle adopted during his days at Mr Murphy would not be drawn on whether taking that he is completely in favour of people of faith society than what happens at a football match. It university set him apart. a prominent role as a public spokesman for the being able to educate their children according to existed long before Celtic and Rangers Football On pro-life issues, the new Scottish Labour Better Together campaign made winning—and their religious beliefs. Clubs were founded. The nationalist Scottish leader’s views on abortion are at odds with those taking on—the role of Scottish Labour leader “This is not up for discussion,” he added. “Faith- Government’s passing of this law has not dealt of the Catholic Church yet he is in complete agree- harder for him, nor on whether his campaign based education in Scotland is a permanent with the problem. ment with the Church in his stance against assisted before the independence referendum last year commitment for me.” “We shouldn’t pretend there is an overnight suicide. He wants rid of nuclear weapons, but sees would have carried more weight if he had already He is also proud of Scotland’s Jewish schools, answer to the problem. We must work tirelessly that happening only through global agreement on been opposition leader in Scotland at the time. and Catholic-Jewish campus plans. and relentlessly in schools and in the media to the matter. One thing he is clear on, though, is the difference Mr Murphy, however, has experienced anti- eradicate it.” He is as comfortable on a family holiday in between Scottish and Irish nationalism, in his view Catholic bigotry in his professional life, through Blackpool as he is at home in Scotland or retracing as a Scot with Irish ancestry. historic prejudice tolerated in an increasingly It’s complicated his grandparents’ roots in Donegal. He is as at ease “Irish nationalism is actually about reunification,” secular political arena and society. He spoke of the Mr Murphy believes in politicians being allowed in the political limelight as he is in the SCO offices. he said. “It is ultimately about Northern Ireland first time he swore an oath to become part of the to follow their conscience, but would not be drawn One of the key issues and the question that leaving Great Britain and coming together with the Privy Council. As a Catholic, he had to swear a on the case of the two Scottish midwives who remains for voters: Is Labour’s Jim Murphy what South. Scottish independence, on the other is about different oath to his non-Catholic peers on not discovered before Christmas that the Supreme Scotland’s Catholic community needs now? One breaking up the union. These are not the same thing.” being influenced by a foreign power, for example Court in London had ruled against them being fact is for certain: the Scottish Parliament has not While the former Labour Shadow Secretary of the Vatican. allowed to do the same over abortion. He considers seen the likes of Mr Murphy before. State for Defence does not see nuclear disarmament The Scottish Government’s own attempts to put himself close to MP Tom Clarke but, at the time of as a ‘life’ issue, he does ‘want rid of all nuclear the issue of anti-Catholic bigotry firmly in a football the interview, Mr Murphy said he had not spoken I The SCO aims to interview each of the Scottish weapons,’ including the UK’s Scottish-based box has not gone down well with this football fan to his peer about the case of Mary Doogan and party leaders prior to this year's general election Trident missile arsenal. either. “The Offensive Behaviour at Football and Concepta Wood which Mr Clarke intends to take “The debate today is about the best way of Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012 up in the House of Commons, as reported in the I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LETTERS 9

LETTER OF THE WEEK Pope Francis blesses PICTURE OF THE WEEK children representing the Our parishes must be open Three Kings during Mass and welcoming marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in St Peter’s LIKE Hugh Dougherty (SCO December Basilica at the Vatican 26-Jan 2), I too am at a once-vibrant January 1. In his homily Catholic church that has seen a drop in the Holy Father said:“Mary priests and parishioners. is so closely united to I attend Mass alongside my ageing Jesus because she mother and keep abreast with her parish received from him the gossip. In amongst her talk about funerals knowledge of the heart, the going on in the week, who is not feeling knowledge of faith, nourished by her experience well and which pilgrimage she wants to go as a mother and by her on, she expresses her irritation with the close relationship with her more high-and-mighty members of the Son.The Blessed Virgin is parish who dominate the lay Liturgical the woman of faith who roles, and even the social life, to the deafut made room for God in her exclusion of others. heart and in her plans; she It is credit to my mother that she has is the believer capable of remained faithful to the Church and her perceiving in the gift of her parish community despite this obvious Son the coming of that cliquishness, but most of our generation ‘fullness of time’(Gal 4:4) in doesn’t want to come up against this brick which God, by choosing wall, and unfortunately, have backed away the humble path of human from roles in their parish communities. existence, entered Mr Dougherty complains about the personally into the history modern Catholic teachings about loving us of salvation.That is why all and forgiving anything and Jesus cannot be understood everything—but missed out the part where without his Mother.” said Catholic teachings did not extend to the parish that are so closeknit that long standing members fail to make way for newcomers, even when those ‘newcomers’ are the next generation in their own communities. ME Tompkins RUTHERGLEN

Lives of mothers, babies Something was buried in Mary Doogan’s or closest relatives beside them, and this is beyond pregnancy comments about the court ruling. She especially upsetting for those who have had mentioned that midwives were involved in almost traumatic-feeling labours! IS IT me, or do SCO letter writers on the increased numbers of natural births at Like most young Catholic people, I was ESTABLISHED IN 1885 pro-life issues seem to preach to the the Southern General, but surely the strongly pro-life when I heard stories about converted? increase means that new mothers are young relatives with Down’s Syndrome but I get that they are (rightfully) upset that referred and then discharged like they are my stance has weakened somewhat. For the UK Supreme Court trampled on the in revolving doors. My mother is quick to 2015, I hope that the pro-life movement Glasgow midwives’ right to object to duties remind me that childbirth has changed does not continue to talk amongst itself in abortions, but I feel that they are talking since my older siblings were born, even into irrevelance. Maybe even by amongst themselves to people who are just joking that going into labour meant a few considering the lives of mothers and babies as devout and alienate women whose lives days break from her family! Modern beyond pregnancy? Stay awake and stay would have been affected by the politics of mothers like my friends get at least one Claire Monroe the case. night, and are unable to have their partners PAISLEY active in God’s mission

SCO needs to ask questions demand at 24 weeks. Why can’t our midwives’ ANY children in Scotland went back to school after of the government I think it would be good if Kevin needs be accommodated? the Christmas holidays on Monday January 5, their McKenna and other columnists scrutinised parents back to work. And while it is undemanding to I WAS disappointed to read that the First the SNP government who have been in SCOTTISH midwives Mary Doogan and quickly forget the joy of Jesus’birth, along with those Minister has re-iterated her support for power for nearly 8 years now, rather than Connie Wood chose their profession, to New Year resolutions, and fall into a bleak midwinter abortion at 24 weeks in a front page article always focusing on opposition parties. assist mothers before, during and after the slump, do try to resist that temptation. in the Sunday Times last month. Thomas McCafferty birth of their babies, not to assist in any Is there anything more depressing than packing the Nativity away In December, two of our Catholic EDINBURGH way on abortion, hence their appeal to the forM another year? Well yes, actually. Packing your Christmas spirit Observer columnists have raised issues courts. Why can their sincere and away with it would make matters worse. Christmas should open our over the Labour leadership candidates G The SCO regularly asks questions of the sitting conscientious objections to abortion not be hearts more than our wallets. It is a time of year when we all try to be government in power through our news coverage support for abortion—but at no time did and comment articles. In the run up to elections, accommodated? our best, most positive selves and for one all too brief moment we either question the four SNP leadership and such as this year’s general election, those In law, anyone who abets an action is are filled again with hope and wonder by the Holy Spirit like children. deputy leadership candidates. questions are being extended to the opposition deemed as guilty as the actual perpetrator. For many in Scotland January is a return to reality, be that the reality Subsequently the SNP have now and other parties (see page 1 and page 8). The midwives are being asked to abet an of the everyday grind, loneliness, illness, bereavement—such as those announced their backing for abortion on action which is contrary to their principals grieving after the Glasgow bin lorry tragedy—family conflict or which made them join a noble profession financial strife. Internationally the global conflicts and religious Richard Boland persecution of 2014 have not gone away. Not three days after his Spare a thought for the pressurised at home or in his working life, EAST KILBRIDE message for the 2015 World day of Peace, Pope Francis felt the need bin lorry driver and if so, are there other low-paid workers to reiterate his call for peace in the world in his Sunday Angelus. across Glasgow sleepwalking into “Peace is not only the absence of war, but a general condition in I AM writing about the George Square bin otherwise unavoidable situations? They Looking for a newspaper, not which the human person is in harmony with himself, in harmony with lorry crash in Glasgow that was have families too. My hope, therefore, is a magazine nature, and in harmony with others,” he said. “This is peace.” unfortunately not reported upon in the for the family and friends of those involved We must make peace with ourselves, within our families and Christmas and New Year double issue [as it in the crash receive peace and solace in this I MAY be a recycled teenager (a senior communities, with the past, present and future. It has to be a lasting happened after press deadline.] coming year. As the flowers and candles citizen) but when I opened the Christmas peace built on respect, support and patience—respect for life and the The six deaths including the triple are eventually moved away from Royal edition of the SCO I was not expecting to family, support for those at the fringes of our society and patience for tragedy within a Catholic family in Exchange Square, I hope that any resulting find a combination of the Sunday Post and the sick and elderly. This is the message we must send in 2015, to our Dumbarton is the obvious story, but I also public enquiry does not cause further hurt the People’s Friends—not one but two politicians who have the power to help free the working poor in our want to think about the ongoing suffering and recrimination. seasonal short stories. Don’t get me wrong, country from the slavery of poverty at the same time as focusing on that would be faced by the lorry-driver in Bruce MacInnes, I enjoyed them both thoroughly and found ending human trafficking internationally as Pope Francis has asked. question. I wonder whether he was COATBRIDGE each inspirational amid the breaking news We begin 2015, a general election year in the UK, facing as many and comments on of global conflict, choices as we do challenges: Our politicians at Holyrood and poverty and religious persecution in the Westminster contemplate making decisions on assisted suicide; the G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style requirements same newspaper. It is just that I take my electorate faces electing a UK Government; our Church, in this year G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views expressed are not necessarily Catholic news, and therefore my Catholic for consecrated life, prepares for the Episcopal ordination of a new shared by SCO newspaper, seriously. Magazine elements bishop in Galloway and for the October synod on the family. G If you would like to share your opinion, send your correspondence to the above address are fine as a Christmas extra, just not every Blessed are the peacemakers? Yes indeed. But peacemakers come G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, address, and phone number or week please. in many varieties and can take an active role in changing the world your letter will not be used Mrs Owen around them while on their mission. So stay active, stay awake in HAMILTON God’s mission of peace this year. WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 Take the lead from our spiritual leader New Year’s resolutions are all well and good, but they must be meaningful and not self-directed

and everybody packed off to bed before, as my mother put it:“The world goes mad outside.” I have memories, as a child, of wondering why the world was taking so long to go mad, of puzzling over the profound silence that seemed to descend on the busy street outside our house until a sudden cacophony of bells, hooters, shouts and cheers exploded into the silent void. New Year remained something of a mystery to me right through my childhood. As an adult, the celebration of New BY CATH DOHERTY Year remains something of a mystery to me. Take TV programmes, for instance. They create a false sense of HAT does New Year anticipation by showing thousands of mean to you? A people wandering around street parties change in the in city centres, presenters who crank up calendar, meaning suspense as midnight approaches only that you have to to disappear for another year as bells concentrate, for a week or two on dating ring and the entire construction of the things correctly? That is about all it event implodes, flat as a pancake, with Wmeans to me. And while national the odd hooch and skirl of bagpipes. newspapers fill their columns for several days by raking over the suppose we might be able to administrative side of the Vatican. In Set against the horrors of the Middle to a red carpet and surrounded by embers of the year that’s gone and consider New Year’s resolutions as speaking of no fewer than 15 ‘ailments’ East, this is no time for the half- ridiculous pageantry, which he has reminding us of the things—some of a positive way of marking this step that affected the curia itself, the Holy hearted Christian, or indeed Catholic. rendered meaningless by his very them best forgotten—others from Iin the march of time. That would be a Father once again shone a very bright That includes those in public life, who presence. The sight of that was, for which the world could learn lessons positive thing, but being painfully light on many human failings that we could make a difference, who some- me, a 21st century parable. So, as a but which we know from experience, aware of my own limitations, I have recognise all too well. From ‘careerism times put on their ‘Catholic hat’ only New Year begins, Pope Francis (above) will not, time marches on, unchanging. given that up. In saying that, I’m and greed,’ ‘existential schizophrenia’ when it suits them to do so. has given not only the Curia, but each Despite that, it is a time of memories referring to the usual resolutions about to ‘gossip and the formation of cliques,’ The Holy Father, too, reminds us of and every one of us, much on which too. In our house, everything was given eating less, exercising more... and he was specific in his criticism. The the power of prayer and must surely to reflect... and on which to act. We an extra scrub and polish, the finale to things like that. message was delivered loud and clear prompt us to greater efforts. In recent should be grateful for that. this being the banking up of the fire A much better starting point for and it was a clarion call not only to the months, he has placed himself in dan- It’s a simple resolution, really: and the sweeping or ‘smooring’ of the resolutions—for reminding us all of Curia but to our spiritual leaders and ger in his search for reconciliation in a “Pausing, to give a helping hand to hearth. Night prayers were said together, the things that really matter, of the indeed to each one of us. So, as we troubled world, has spoken fearlessly, those less fortunate than ourselves. And with thanks given for the year that has building blocks of a better world— begin another year, he has provided us has given heart to the poorest in for clues as to who they might be, we passed and special prayer that we comes from Pope Francis’ Christmas with a solid foundation for resolutions. refugee camps. But the image that only have to look at the Beatitudes...” would be kept safe in the year to address to the curia—the cardinals, By that, I mean real resolutions, not sticks in my mind is that of a Pope Wishing you all joy and many come. Then, the lights were put out bishops and priests who form the those that are self-directed. stepping out in his mended shoes on blessings in the year ahead.

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FEW, if any, would argue about many versions available on DVD. celebration—whether we like it In the midst of advertised happiness may be the year that we need to see the merits of John Constable The title of the novel points us in or not—imposes on us a set of there is often deep sorrow. For us ourselves as part of the solution. as a landscape painter. His the direction of the many truths expectations. Certainly from Scots, New Year celebrations It is easy to point fingers but how paintings are among the most Fr Eddie contained in the story, Great November and probably earlier, come with their own baggage. about accepting some personal recognisable today in their Expectations. Whose ‘expectations’ Christmas becomes the focus of Again the expectation is that responsibility in our parish many print reproductions. McGhee are we talking about? Inevitably all television advertising. You everyone is excessively happy communities instead of leaving Who has not seen The Hay the ‘expectations’ are those of Pip. and I are expected to buy into the because they are consuming things to someone else. These are Wain? Equally recognisable is In my minds eye I can see the Potentially, they refer to the hype. We are expected to spend or excessive amounts of food and a few of the challenges. his painting of Salisbury bleak, inhospitable Kentish expectations of each of the risk being considered a ‘Scrooge.’ drink. Statistics tell a different Already the Christmas trees Cathedral. marshes, with the prison hulks principal characters in the novel. Social conformity is important story. Accident and Emergency and decorations have disappeared, It seems almost inconceivable lying offshore in the estuary. This In one way or another, like you and so however unwillingly, most Departments all over the country the cribs stored away until next that in his lifetime John Constable scene has been represented many and me, each character has his or of us do buy into the Christmas bear witness to the fact that ‘A year. Suddenly, we need to look did not make a fortune from his times in cinema and on television her expectations. Like you and hype. The problem is that the Happy New Year’ is a far from forward. Suddenly, that word work. Sadly, this seems to have but the power of the written word me they will have had their power of advertising is so great universal concept. ‘expectations’ appears again. The been the lot of so many artists who takes you there in person. Great ‘expectations’ fulfilled, to a that it has created a monster that So what about you and me as only thing that is not going away today are considered geniuses. Expectations is amongst the most greater or lesser degree. Dickens threatens to devour all of us. we enter 2015? The first thing we is the Gospel message. When Van Gogh is another who typifies powerful of the many novels examines the complexities of the How can our very ordinary and need to do is moderate our Jesus was Baptised by John in those artists whose works today written by Dickens and its opening various relationships and presents personal Christmas celebration expectations. Pope Francis, it the Jordan, He would immediately fetch telephone numbers at auction, is as dramatic as drama gets. them in such a way as to make begin to match the level of was reported, criticised the way echo the call of the Baptist: yet who, in their own lifetimes, Fleeing from the prison hulks, them seem almost timeless. We expectation placed on us by the that some things were being done “Repent!” This was not a new struggled to make a living from Abel Magwitch encounters young seem to know and understand advertising executives? Almost in the Vatican. We can applaud him message but a profoundly old their profession. Pip in the churchyard among the each of the principal characters inevitably we are setting ourselves for this, but don’t expect perfection message. What did the people This lack of financial reward graves. Such is the power of because we can identify with them. up for a sense of failure. No one from the Church any time soon. expect then? What do they expect has never seemed to deter artists Dickens the story teller, that this Life is no more or less complex can meet the standard demanded in There are too many of us who are now? Repent! Make a change of from continuing to express chance meeting of Magwitch and today in the 21st century than it the adverts unless they have money flawed human beings. This year, heart. That is the real challenge themselves in their chosen Pip remains one of the most was when Dickens was writing in to burn. Even then happiness is Galloway Diocese will welcome in 2015 for all of us. Whatever medium. Gifted though Constable terrifying and yet compelling the middle of the 19th century. not guaranteed. our new bishop. A new bishop we expect this year to bring, it was as a landscape painter, I prefer moments in literature. Each one of us still lives at the Christmas is not just a time of will arrive, but a sudden downpour will certainly bring the call to the imaginative painting that Those familiar with the story centre of a complex web of celebration. Christmas is a time that of priests from the sky is unlikely. profound change. I pray that we Charles Dickens makes with his will know its outcome. Those who human relationships. This is never is overburdened by expectations. Bishop Nolan can’t possibly hear it and respond to its challenge. words, rather than that which are not familiar should read the more manifest than at this time of In many cases this leads to family solve our problems at a stroke. artists make with oils and canvas. novel or at least watch one of the the year. Christmas and New Year breakdown. Statistics bear this out. We can all see the problems but it I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 11 All bets are off when it comes to predicting plan of Pope Francis

BY RONNIE CONVERY

HERE used to be a group of highly respected experts known as Vatica- nologists. They were usually journalists, though also academics on Toccasion, who had a deep knowledge of Vatican affairs and who could be trusted to Pope nods to tradition give an educated prediction about the likely direction of with a ‘red hat’ for the Church. Such people were regularly called upon at times such as Cardinal-elect Mamberti Papal elections, synods and the lead-up period to the nam- Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, ing of new cardinals. By Hugh who had been the Vatican’s As of now, the title Vatica- secretary for relations with states, nologist can be formally con- addresses the 68th session of the signed to the dustbin of McLoughlin United Nations General Assembly in history. In the Church of Pope New York October 1, 2013 Francis there is only one rule. NUMBER one in the list of new Expect the unexpected. cardinals, and hence the one For this reason the endless who will have the signal honour ran (December 1990 to October Bishop Soane Patita Paini Mafi of of addressing the Holy Father in poring over names and sees, not only about creating geo- when the eyes of the world Tonga, 53, is seen above arriving 2003) and the Polish Earl Arch- the tracking of historical graphical fairness. Something will be on the Piedmontese for the opening session of the behalf of all prior to the com- bishop Wlodzimierz, later Car- trends and the familiarity with else is going on. capital, the archbishop, will extraordinary Synod of Bishops on mencement of the concelebrated dinal, Czacki. Appointed on ecclesiastical politics which The new cardinals in some be without a red hat… who the family at the Vatican last Octo- High Mass in St Peter’s on the March 15, 1877 (date of resig- made Vaticanologists so rare cases are chosen not only for knows why? ber. Bishop Mafi, 53, was one of 20 Sunday morning following the nation unclear), in the year fol- a species is no longer neces- their personal worth or their It cannot be that Pope Fran- new cardinals named by Pope consistory (February 15), is lowing it was Archbishop sary, as the recent naming of nationality, but also for their cis thinks Italy is already Francis Archbishop Dominique François Czacki who worked to bring a a new batch of cardinals ecclesiastical views and for over-represented in the Col- Joseph Mamberti (who will be successful conclusion to the shows—I repeat no-one— their geo-political signifi- lege of Cardinals, because he 63 on March 7). Kulturkampf in Bismarckian who knows anything about cance. named two new Italian cardi- His Excellency had served as Germany. the Vatican, expected the red This is clearly the case for nals last Sunday. But instead bishop Montenegro of Agri- Secretary for Relations with It had been known for some hat to be given to the bishop the Italians. of opting for gento has within his diocesan States, in effect the Holy See’s time that Pope Francis intended of Tonga. Tonga is a tiny It is noth- the tradi- territory a tiny island called Foreign Minister, for just over to replace Archbishop Mamberti kingdom best known for its ing short of The new cardinals tional sees Lampedusa—the landing eight years when, on November as his Foreign Minister. And rugby prowess. It has a grand a scandal in announced by the Holy of Turin and point for countless African 8 last, he was named Prefect of whilst tradition dictates that he total of 15,000 Catholics—the many peo- Father last Sunday Venice he immigrants who risk their the Apostolic Signatura in suc- merited reassignment to a ‘red size of three large Glasgow ple’s eyes [are] not only about went for the lives every day to cross the cession to Archbishop Philip hat’ position, it had not been parishes—yet it now has a that once small Adri- Mediterranean in search of a Tartaglia’s good friend from stu- anticipated that he would be pro- place in the election of the more creating geographical atic port new and better life. Their dent priest days in Rome, Cardi- moted to be Prefect of the Apos- next Pope. Venice’s fairness. Something town of plight is terrible and the Pope nal , now tolic Signatura. Despite the fact is a former Por- Patriarch is else is going on. The Ancona and has constantly made clear that Patron of the Sovereign Military that like most, indeed almost all, tuguese colony which most overlooked new cardinals in some the ancient he wishes the world to pay Order of Malta. (Apostolic Con- Vatican diplomats he holds a people would have difficulty for the red “ Sicilian dio- more attention to their suffer- stitution “Pastor Bonus” Article doctorate in law—he could locating on the map; it has hat— this cases are chosen not cese of ing. Now they will have a car- 121: The Apostolic Signatura hardly be described as a practis- only half a million population see which is only for their personal Agrigento dinal to stick up for them too. functions as the supreme tribu- ing canon lawyer, never mind a —a tenth of Scotland—but it at the heart worth or their national- which has And so it goes on… each nal and also ensures that justice jurist. too now has a cardinal in the of European ity, but also for their not had a choice for the red hat is a in the Church is correctly That said, it is not uncommon next conclave. civilisation cardinal story in its own right. A administered.) for a former Vatican diplomat to These choices are clearly and has ecclesiastical views since the choice which reflects the That Cardinal-elect Mamberti be appointed to this Prefecture intended to show the catholic- given three and for their geo-politi- 1700s. mind of a Pontiff who seems can be regarded as one of the and rewarded with the Sacred ity of the Church—its univer- Popes to the cal significance. Why? determined that his reign will most outstanding men to have Roman Purple. Taking the sality. It probably needed a Church in The answer not be a one-off explosion, served Holy See diplomacy in beginning of the modern Church Latin American Pope (or at the last 100 seems to be but rather the beginning of a the modern day is evidenced by to be the pontificate of Pope Leo least a non-European) to cre- years or so (Pius X, John that in the former case, Arch- new and lasting fire which the fact that he is one of only XIII, which began most glori- ate a fairer geographical XXIII and John Paul I). The bishop Menichelli of Ancona will purify and warm the three non-Italians ever to have ously in 1878 with the recreation spread in the College of Car- Patriarch of Venice has been a enjoys the Pope’s favour, hav- Church throughout the world. served as Secretary for Relations of the Scottish Catholic Hierar- dinals, and Pope Francis is cardinal for centuries… until ing been directly appointed to How he achieves his aim with States (or its forerunner, chy, Archbishop Mamberti determined to do just that now. the last synod by the Holy not even the best Vaticanolo- Secretary of the Sacred Congre- becomes the 23rd Prefect of the with new cardinals also cho- The same could be said for Father himself, where he gist in the world would be gation for the Extraordinary Apostolic Signatura. Of these, sen from Thailand, Ethiopia, Turin. Again this diocese has made clear” his views in able to predict. Ecclesiastical Affairs of the roughly one-third, 7 in all, have Panama and Myanmar. been traditionally headed by a favour of opening up com- Holy See). The other two to been former diplomats, includ- But the latest batch of new cardinal. This year, as the I Ronnie Convery is director of have been number three in the ing Achille Cardinal Silvestrini, munion to those who have communications for Glasgow cardinals announced by the Holy Shroud goes on display been divorced and remarried. Archdiocese Secretariat of State were his fel- who also was promoted from Holy Father last Sunday is for an extraordinary year, and In the latter case Arch- low Frenchman Archbishop being Secretary for Relations Jean-Louis, later Cardinal, Tau- with States. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 LIFE MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13 BLESSED by all your support

By Claire Murphy with lights and ornaments—brought the story of Christmas and the winner early in the New Year. The second prize was £1000, by the Sisters of Charity, board members, patients, families, hos- of corporate partnerships with the hospice being selected as Bradley Day Hospice, community specialist palliative care services, was warmly received in the areas it visited. The Christmas bus third prize was £500 and the fourth prize was an iPad. The pice supporters, staff and volunteers. ‘Charity of the Year.’ We are grateful to all those who have out-patient facilities and counselling/bereavement support for N THE first Sunday in Advent, the Christmas Tree also made visits to Glasgow City Centre and shopping centres in winners were contacted and all were delighted to hear the news During the Mass, the hospice patients were remembered in the volunteered and supported the in-house hospice activities and the patients and families. was lit in the grounds of the Hospice during the Light the weeks leading up to Christmas. Thanks to all who supported the that their tickets had been selected in the Draw. Thanks to all prayers, also the victims of the tragic bin lorry accident in Glasgow external fundraising activities which have been running throughout The hospice has a number of fundraising events and activities Up a Life service. More than 2000 people attended Christmas bus through sponsorship, donations and volunteering, who took part in supporting the Grand Prize Raffle and to and their families. Archbishop Tartaglia spoke of the meaning of the year. We could not achieve all that we do at the hospice if it planned for the coming year. For further information please visit the service, including children, in remembrance of you really made a difference! Phoenix Car Company for donating the Suzuki Alto. Christmas and asked us to find the gentle joy in Christmas that were not for those who support the hospice in so many ways. www.smh.org.uk or call the fundraising team on 0141-435 7018. loved ones. There are over 4500 lights shining on This year, the lighting of the Christmas bus featured on STV A former pupil of St Peter the Apostle High School, Kevin God sent his Son into the World, Emmanuel, to be with us: “God So what will 2015 bring for the hospice? The 65th anniversary The hospice is generously supported by the local community, the Christmas Tree until January 6 2015, all of which are all Glasgow. This coverage of the Christmas bus was supported by Bridges, held a special show in the school on the evening of is with us.” Sr Rita, hospice chief executive, reflected on the support of the opening of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice—formerly St which it serves, and from further afield when relatives have had sponsored in memory of those who have gone before us. The the hospice’s vice chairman, Edward McGuigan, who was Thursday, December 18. The hospice is delighted to have received received at the Hospice in the past year and also commented, in Margaret’s Hospice—will be celebrated in 2015. This year will loved ones cared for in the hospice. As the running costs are in excess lightsO on the tree and the lights around the Hospice are beautiful, interviewed in relation to the work of the hospice and the history the proceeds of the ticket sales for the show which raised £1500 light of the tragedy in Glasgow and the hospice patients with also mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the religious of £4million, and it must raise approximately £40,000 each week lighting up the hospice and the lives of those whom we remember of the Christmas bus. Pupils from St Peter the Apostle High and this was matched by Kevin, resulting in a wonderful donation whom Sr Rita speaks each day, that in life we should live for the Sisters of Charity by Mother Mary Aikenhead. St Margaret of to continue to provide the services to those living with a life-limiting during this special season. School dressed as Santa Claus and sang Christmas Carols whilst of £3000 being presented by Kevin to volunteers from the hospice moment and value each new day. Scotland Hospice is part of the wider international work of the illness and who are so greatly in need of our care, we are thankful For three weeks before Christmas, the hospice Christmas bus being filmed live on the Christmas bus. Pupils and staff from St on the night. We greatly appreciate Kevin’s wonderful support Sisters of Charity and continues the Charism of Mother Mary to all those who have helped and supported the hospice this year. toured the local community with the support of volunteers (above), Peter the Apostle High School and other local High Schools provided and generosity in selecting the hospice to benefit. hroughout 2014, the hospice has been greatly supported Aikenhead of providing for the poor and the sick. On behalf of Sr Rita, the board of directors, patients and staff to raise awareness of the hospice whilst also raising much-needed great support in volunteering for the Christmas Bus. On Christmas morning, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia celebrated by volunteers who have given their time so generously and St Margaret of Scotland Hospice was the first hospice to open of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, may we take this opportunity funds. The collectors wore costumes and brought such enthusiasm On December 9, the grand prize raffle was drawn with four Mass at the hospice with Fr Bernard Connell and Fr Frank enthusiastically to help its on-going work. We have been in Scotland and is the largest, providing 58 in-patient beds for to wish you a peaceful and Happy New Year with many blessings. to the challenge of going out in all types of weather to help support lucky prize winners. The first prize was donated by Phoenix Car Wilson—who are both hospice chaplains—as concelebrants. It supported by individuals and corporate supporters, many of specialist palliative care and care of the older adult with complex T I www.smh.org.uk the hospice. The Christmas bus—which was brightly decorated Company—a lovely Suzuki Alto car, which will be collected by was a beautiful celebration of the Eucharist, which was attended whom have given their time and fundraising assistance as a result medical and nursing needs. The hospice also provides Edwina WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 LIFE MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13 BLESSED by all your support

By Claire Murphy with lights and ornaments—brought the story of Christmas and the winner early in the New Year. The second prize was £1000, by the Sisters of Charity, board members, patients, families, hos- of corporate partnerships with the hospice being selected as Bradley Day Hospice, community specialist palliative care services, was warmly received in the areas it visited. The Christmas bus third prize was £500 and the fourth prize was an iPad. The pice supporters, staff and volunteers. ‘Charity of the Year.’ We are grateful to all those who have out-patient facilities and counselling/bereavement support for N THE first Sunday in Advent, the Christmas Tree also made visits to Glasgow City Centre and shopping centres in winners were contacted and all were delighted to hear the news During the Mass, the hospice patients were remembered in the volunteered and supported the in-house hospice activities and the patients and families. was lit in the grounds of the Hospice during the Light the weeks leading up to Christmas. Thanks to all who supported the that their tickets had been selected in the Draw. Thanks to all prayers, also the victims of the tragic bin lorry accident in Glasgow external fundraising activities which have been running throughout The hospice has a number of fundraising events and activities Up a Life service. More than 2000 people attended Christmas bus through sponsorship, donations and volunteering, who took part in supporting the Grand Prize Raffle and to and their families. Archbishop Tartaglia spoke of the meaning of the year. We could not achieve all that we do at the hospice if it planned for the coming year. For further information please visit the service, including children, in remembrance of you really made a difference! Phoenix Car Company for donating the Suzuki Alto. Christmas and asked us to find the gentle joy in Christmas that were not for those who support the hospice in so many ways. www.smh.org.uk or call the fundraising team on 0141-435 7018. loved ones. There are over 4500 lights shining on This year, the lighting of the Christmas bus featured on STV A former pupil of St Peter the Apostle High School, Kevin God sent his Son into the World, Emmanuel, to be with us: “God So what will 2015 bring for the hospice? The 65th anniversary The hospice is generously supported by the local community, the Christmas Tree until January 6 2015, all of which are all Glasgow. This coverage of the Christmas bus was supported by Bridges, held a special show in the school on the evening of is with us.” Sr Rita, hospice chief executive, reflected on the support of the opening of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice—formerly St which it serves, and from further afield when relatives have had sponsored in memory of those who have gone before us. The the hospice’s vice chairman, Edward McGuigan, who was Thursday, December 18. The hospice is delighted to have received received at the Hospice in the past year and also commented, in Margaret’s Hospice—will be celebrated in 2015. This year will loved ones cared for in the hospice. As the running costs are in excess lightsO on the tree and the lights around the Hospice are beautiful, interviewed in relation to the work of the hospice and the history the proceeds of the ticket sales for the show which raised £1500 light of the tragedy in Glasgow and the hospice patients with also mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the religious of £4million, and it must raise approximately £40,000 each week lighting up the hospice and the lives of those whom we remember of the Christmas bus. Pupils from St Peter the Apostle High and this was matched by Kevin, resulting in a wonderful donation whom Sr Rita speaks each day, that in life we should live for the Sisters of Charity by Mother Mary Aikenhead. St Margaret of to continue to provide the services to those living with a life-limiting during this special season. School dressed as Santa Claus and sang Christmas Carols whilst of £3000 being presented by Kevin to volunteers from the hospice moment and value each new day. Scotland Hospice is part of the wider international work of the illness and who are so greatly in need of our care, we are thankful For three weeks before Christmas, the hospice Christmas bus being filmed live on the Christmas bus. Pupils and staff from St on the night. We greatly appreciate Kevin’s wonderful support Sisters of Charity and continues the Charism of Mother Mary to all those who have helped and supported the hospice this year. toured the local community with the support of volunteers (above), Peter the Apostle High School and other local High Schools provided and generosity in selecting the hospice to benefit. hroughout 2014, the hospice has been greatly supported Aikenhead of providing for the poor and the sick. On behalf of Sr Rita, the board of directors, patients and staff to raise awareness of the hospice whilst also raising much-needed great support in volunteering for the Christmas Bus. On Christmas morning, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia celebrated by volunteers who have given their time so generously and St Margaret of Scotland Hospice was the first hospice to open of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, may we take this opportunity funds. The collectors wore costumes and brought such enthusiasm On December 9, the grand prize raffle was drawn with four Mass at the hospice with Fr Bernard Connell and Fr Frank enthusiastically to help its on-going work. We have been in Scotland and is the largest, providing 58 in-patient beds for to wish you a peaceful and Happy New Year with many blessings. to the challenge of going out in all types of weather to help support lucky prize winners. The first prize was donated by Phoenix Car Wilson—who are both hospice chaplains—as concelebrants. It supported by individuals and corporate supporters, many of specialist palliative care and care of the older adult with complex T I www.smh.org.uk the hospice. The Christmas bus—which was brightly decorated Company—a lovely Suzuki Alto car, which will be collected by was a beautiful celebration of the Eucharist, which was attended whom have given their time and fundraising assistance as a result medical and nursing needs. The hospice also provides Edwina WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 FR ROLHEISER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 Difference is part of the mystery of unity

should learn. There’s a reason for this. Simply put, when we think we are hearing God’s voice in what’s familiar, comfortable, and secure, the temptation is always to reshape the message according to our own image and likeness, and so God often comes to us through the unfamiliar. Moreover, what’s familiar is comfortable and offers us security; but, as we know, real transformative growth mostly happens when, like the aged Sarah and Abraham, we are forced to set off to a place that’s foreign BY FR RONALD and frightening and that strips us of all that is comfortable and secure. Set off, ROLHEISER God told Sarah and Abraham, to a land where you don’t know where you’re going. Real growth happens and real T IS common for us to see grace breaks in when we have to deal God’s grace and blessing in with what is other, foreign, different. what unites us. We naturally Learn to understand, writes John of sense the presence of grace the Cross, more by not understanding when, at our core, we feel a than by understanding. What’s dark, strong moral bond with certain other unfamiliar, frightening, and uninvited persons, churches, and faiths. That, will stretch us in ways that the famil- biblically,I is what defines family. But iar and secure cannot. God sends his what if what separates us, what if what word to the earth through ‘angels’ and of a different reality. together of a variety of different flowers own theologies and ideologies. makes other persons, churches, and they’re not exactly something we’re Pope St John Paul II—addressing an inside one vase. Our legitimate differences Moreover, accepting differences as faiths seem foreign and strange is also familiar with. interfaith gathering—once commented are rooted inside of the same God. being intended by God and as the a grace, a difference intended by God? If this is true, then our differences that ‘there are differences in which are This has implications for every area presence of grace in our lives should Can we think of our differences, as we are also a grace. Accordingly, seeing reflected the genius and spiritual of our lives, from how we receive prevent us from constructing our think of our unity, as a gift from God? things differently does not mean that riches of God to the nations.’ Christian immigrants in our countries, to how identity—particularly our religious Most religions—including Christianity we are not seeing the same things. de Cherge, after a lifetime of dialogue we deal with different personalities identity—on the basis of opposition to —would answer affirmatively. Different notions about God and with Islam, suggests that our differences inside our families and places of work, others and the unhealthy need to Thus in both the Jewish and the different ways of speaking about God have a ‘quasi-sacramental function,’ to how we deal with other Christian forever protest our own uniqueness Christian scriptures there is the strong, do not mean that we’re speaking of a that is, they help to give real flesh in denominations and other religions and truth against what’s other. recurring motif that God’s message to different God. The same holds true for this world to the riches of God, who is (above). Without endorsing a naive God loves us all equally. Difference, us generally comes through the our churches, having difference concepts ineffable and can never be captured in syncretism and without denying the then, understood as part of the mystery stranger, the foreigner, from the one of what it means to be church does not any one expression. rightful place for discernment, it must of unity, should help keep us humble who is different from us, from a source necessarily mean that there isn’t some still be affirmed that our differences, and honest enough to let others take from which we would never expect to deeper underlying unity inside our ur differences then are part of conceived as an expression of a deeper their proper place before God. hear God’s voice. Added to this is the diversity. Similarly for how we conceive the mystery of our unity. Real unity that we cannot yet conceive, notion that when God speaks to us we of the real presence of Christ in the unity, which needs to reflect open us up more fully to the deep I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic generally experience it as a surprise, Eucharist, how we imagine Christ as the richness of God, does not exist in unfathomable, ineffable mystery of priest and member of the Missionary O Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He is as something unexpected, and as being really present inside of bread uniformity and homogenisation, but God and, at the same time, prevents us something that does not easily square and wine, can take many forms and only in bringing into harmony many from making an idol of our own ideas, president of the Oblate School of with our normal expectations as to can be spoken of in different ways, different gifts and richness, like a our own religious traditions, our own Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Visit how God should work and how we without it meaning that we are speaking beautiful bouquet of flowers brings ways of understanding faith, and our his website at www.ronrolheiser.com

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WHILST London’s rapid who are lost on the journey of in all its forms. He wrote: “By Fireworks—a Chinese invention transport system is called ‘the life; for those who will die having reverence for life, we —are let off on the Chinese Underground’ or ‘the Tube,’ today and make their final enter into a spiritual relation- New Year’s Eve. New clothes the system in Paris is known as journey. On all these people we ship with the world.” are worn to mark the end of ‘the Metro.’ ask your blessing, Lord. Amen. He helped lead others to see the old year, casting aside January 10 is the anniversary, that, with love and compassion whatever misfortunes there in the year 1863, of the opening THE greatest goal difference and respect for all life, people were in the old year. in London of the world’s first between two teams in an FA would find a greater meaning In public, lines of people underground railway system. Cup Final was 6-0 for Bury in their lives. dance with a long dragon’s London Underground is the against Derby County in 1903. In 1952 Doctor Albert costume over their heads. The world’s longest—more than Which is the only English Schweitzer was awarded the dragon’s dance, performed to 250 miles in length. town whose team is in the Nobel Peace Prize. the accompaniment of drums Let us pray for all who will Scottish Football League? We can use a short prayer of and gongs, is believed to ward be making journeys today on The answer is Berwick- his today—a prayer of offering. off evil spirits for the year ahead. transport systems around the upon-Tweed. It is a town on the It’s the kind of prayer some The New Year celebrations world. North Sea coast on the English PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK people memorise and use from end when children parade /Scottish border. It changed hands time to time. through the streets carrying We pray, Lord, for those who 13 times between England and remind me of the qualities I to build up your Kingdom.Amen. coloured lanterns that they are going to a new job and for Scotland, until finally resting need for living: developing Here, Lord, is my life. I place it have lit. those who are going to work with England in 1482. skills and talents, appreciating ALBERT Schweitzer was born on the altar today. Use my life For our prayer today we will for the last time today; for the Someone has compared life the different skills that others on January 14, 1865. He as you will. Amen. use words that are based on an emergency services who will with a football game, and has have, learning to co-operate became a world-famous ancient Chinese blessing. travel at high speed on land, written these words about the with others, being positive, organist and author, and THE Chinese New Year falls water or in the air, to bring way we live: “For when the having respect for others, being sacrificed a comfortable life in between mid January and late- May God guard us and keep us help to others; for those starting One Great Scorer comes to determined and committed, France and Germany to be a February. The celebrations in safety and comfort and in a new life as they move house; write against your name, he having a clear goal at which to missionary doctor. In Africa last for two weeks. health and strength, sending for those travelling to or from marks not that you won or lost, aim. he set up a hospital and leper- On houses during this time us nothing but good. prison; for people who will go but how you played the game.” Inspire me to work hard at colony for the very poor. will be seen coloured lanterns, May God send down so into hospital today; for young developing these qualities in He encouraged others to brightly coloured banners with many blessings that the day is people on their way to school, Lord our God, may the playing daily life so that each of us— share his ‘reverence for life,’ new year greetings, and not long enough for them all. college and university; for those and the watching of sport working together—may help growing in compassion for life arrangements of flowers. Amen.

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IFE is a series of beginnings. would have been far from her mind. Yet God LAY READERS’ GUIDE Advent is the start of the A SPIRITUAL works in such hidden ways in peoples’ lives. Church’s Year. January 1 is the beginning of a new Calendar REFLECTION ur Lady’s life was a hidden Year. There are also all sorts of proclamation of salvation. Pope other beginnings—our starting out at primary Francis has spoken often about the SUNDAY JANUARY 11 school followed by later moves to higher dutyO of Christians to proclaim the Gospel Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Isaiah Lschools. There is the further transfer to and to show forth its teaching in how they 42:1-4, 6-7. Response: The Lord will bless university or getting a job. There is the live. How many of us have been lulled into His people with peace. Acts of the Apostles excitement, or maybe trauma, of leaving a belief that those who have given themselves home, being married, entering a religious to some public service in the Church are the 10:34-38. Mark 1:7-11 order or studying for the priesthood. These only ones who need to proclaim the Gospel. are only some of the many possible changes None of us can escape the fact that we all MONDAY our life undergoes as we take up new have a responsibility, first, to live what we Hebrews 1:1-6. Response: All you angels, challenges and begin to travel another part by Her parents. She was obviously a little have professed through our Baptism and, worship the Lord. Mark 1:14-20. of our journey through life. Within all of this, afraid at the sudden appearance of Gabriel secondly, to allow our Faith to percolate we move on and develop into who we are. and uncertain at his message. through to what we believe and are to On the way, we learn new things and make She had been trained by her parents and everyone we meet. If our faith does not make TUESDAY many mistakes. The mistakes, strangely teachers in a spirit of faith and obedience to a difference to our lives, then we have Feast of St Kentigern (Mungo). Exodus enough, may come to be seen as the more God’s holy Scriptures. Gabriel’s words did misunderstood it. 32:7-14. Response: O Lord, remember important for us as we learn where our real not so much make her doubt outright what Living a Christian faith is not easy. We all me out of love you have for your people. future is drawing us onto. she had been told. She questioned to find out need God’s mercy. But we also know that we Many of the things that we do are well what it actually meant. Her reaction showed are forgiven because of Christ’s saving life, Matthew 9:35-37. chosen; some of them happen to us by fortu- she was an intelligent woman with an enquiring death and Resurrection. That is the reason nate chance. The Annunciation scene with mind. She wasn’t being unco-operative in why Pope Francis is always telling us to be WEDNESDAY the Angel Gabriel telling Mary that God had her reply to Gabriel. There was no disbelief joyful. We are sinners but, for God’s sake, Hebrews 2:14-18,. Response: The Lord chosen her to be the mother of the long- in her but uncertainty. Her real character let us be joyful ones. The scars of our past remembers his covenant forever. expected saviour, is surely an example of showed itself in her acceptance and trust in remain with us just as our living Lord has this. All the Jewish people were waiting for God in what lay ahead for Her. This is a far His from what He suffered at the end, but Mark 1:29-39 the Messiah. Most of them were waiting for cry from the limp subservient descriptions of these are a reminder of what happened to us, one who would free them from the yoke of a Mary we see in some writings and artistic not a chain that keeps us imprisoned in our THURSDAY foreign invader and would give them the portrayals of Her. Mary was a strong woman own personal history. The Pope’s other Hebrews 3:7-14. Response: O that today promised paradise described in the Scriptures. who knew Her place and yet took Her rightful remark that we shouldn’t behave as if we As with most anticipations, they were filled role in Her Son’s life on earth and beyond. were coming back from a funeral carry the you would listen to his voice! “Harden not and coloured by their own feelings and personal That is the bedrock on which true humility same message. We should be happy because your hearts.” Mark 1:40-45. concerns. They needed help to understand and dignity are founded. She doesn’t doubt of what God has done and continues to do in how the prophecies would unfold. Her ability but She knows it comes as a gift our lives. Some funerals are more joyful at FRIDAY Mary was one of the ‘holy ones,’ the from God. times than we are. Hebrews 4:1-5, 11. Response: Never ‘remnant’ of the chosen people who were None of what happened to Mary at the Funerals are an end for those who have waiting patiently for the One promised them. Annunciation would have been remotely on died. They are also a beginning of something forget the deeds of the Lord. Mark 2:1-12. Yet, even She was puzzled at the words of Her horizon. The reply she gave to Gabriel is new and wonderful. God waits for the one Gabriel. Her immediate expectations were proof enough of that. Like all devout Jews at who has died with wide opened arms. The SATURDAY that she would be married to Joseph, live a the time, She would have been praying for many new small beginnings in life have now Feast of St Anthony. Hebrews 4:12-16. full and happy life with him as they brought the coming of the Messiah. To think that She grown into one that is complete. It will now Response: Your words are spirit, Lord, up their children in the love and reverence would have a key role to play in the unfolding be forever new, alive and joyful in the fullness of God as She Herself had been brought up of the story of God’s salvation of the world of God’s time and eternity. and they are life. Mark 2:13-17. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 THAT’S LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 Why fervour for famous fixture is growing FAITH IN CULTURE column looks at the upcoming Celtic vs Rangers match and a book about a special game in 1979

I recently overheard a supporter admit to those willing 1979’s winter of discontent, which created irregular white hoops. They have such a great reputation both to listen that ‘he missed the Rangers and things circumstances. After languishing third bottom of the in this country and also in Europe. Seasonal Greetings weren’t the same anymore.’ The response from table as late as February Celtic began to make winning to all Celtic fans.” another fan was emphatic: “Rangers are dead; I don’t against the odds look natural. It’s the kind of domestic It’s the contradictions that make the Celtic story so want to see them play at my club ever again.” There competition we can only dream of today. captivating and unstoppable. Davie Provan is one of By Richard will also be others who point to the decline in domes- The author shows great respect to the other teams the undisputed heroes and was limitless in his efforts tic violence and violent crime on derby days. It is fair and the prose paints a vivid picture of the opposing to do the damage that season. He also delivered one Purden to say that our journalistic culture could raise its game strengths making the final victory even more of an of the most famous political quotes to come from a too and be mindful of inciting weak minds. accomplishment. Stephen has reminded us, that for Celtic player’s mouth when he said: “I was brought HE beginning of February will see the the majority at least, this is a rivalry that can be up in a house that supported Rangers and voted return of what many believe to be the convincing argument in favour of the fixture passionate, life-affirming and humorous without Labour. I signed for Celtic and voted for Maggie three greatest football club rivalry in the world comes in the form of an exhilarating new book crossing the line. He also amplifies the broadcast and times.” Not afraid to stride into debate Mr Provan also —Celtic vs Rangers. The Scottish public by Stephen Murray—Ten Men Won The League print media’s sheer power before the dawn of the challenged the weary notion that a lack of education and even the fans themselves are in A—which revisits what is arguably Celtic’s most digital age. Among the lesser known anecdotes he was the raison d'être for Old Firm hate crimes: “The conflict about the return of ‘the Old Firm.’ For some dramatic Scottish league conquest in living memory. turns attention to a Rangers European tie against biggest problem is the intelligent, professional, middle the game is an intimidating relic of a bygone era, it’s not We can all be dazzled by current happenings and it is Cologne broadcast by STV. In the middle of coverage -class bigots and there are those on either side. You Tpopular to admit that you are anticipating the arrival perhaps fair to say that the 1978/79 Scottish Premier a crucifixion scene appeared randomly: “It transpired can understand the knuckleheads who don’t know any of the gladiatorial contest in its latest form. Many fans League win hasn’t been looked at in this detail before. that STV technicians were preparing to show an better, but if you have an intelligent man who can’t behave like spurned divorcees refusing to admit the Nearly every fixture in a strong, competitive league advert for the forthcoming series Jesus of Nazareth open his mind and see the stupidity in it all, then Scottish role this match played in both histories. Among Celts was a battleground for points, adding to the picture is and someone made a blunder by starting it in error society is going to have a problem for a long time.” during the match,” Murray said. Needless to say that the more extremist elements of the Rangers support erhaps the nature of this one-off semi-final will found the incident to be a part of a ‘Catholic conspiracy.’ give some indication of the Old Firm’s future. Gordius No 176 As Sir Tom Devine suggests it will take great CROSSWORD t would be impossible to overlook the political Pminds and expertise to tackle the hatred. Like it or not shifts taking place both here and in the North of the game is coming back. Some of us aren’t categorical Ireland, which continually had an impact on the about it, there’s a lot of mixed emotions in the air. But First entry out the hat on 1 2345 678 FRIDAY JAN 16 will be the Ibehaviour of spectators. A fantastical appraisal of the there’s no such thing as a lost cause, nobody is born Celtic support isn’t offered either as the book highlights a bigot. To those against the idea I would urge them 9 winner. Send your completed crossword entries—along with a particularly violent episode involving fans in Burnley. to read Stephen Murray’s book. The author suggests 10 11 your full name address and The Celtic View ‘created quite a stir’ by including that the game in which ten men won the league daytime phone number—to Seasons Greetings from politicians. It’s probably fair brought about a higher state of being for many in CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 to suggest that Margaret Thatcher is the equivalent of attendance. Former professional footballer and sports WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 Lord Voldemort for many supporters, the mere mention commentator Pat Nevin strengthens the argument, he 12 13 14 15 6BT. Winners’ names will be of her name absorbs a positive atmosphere. It’ll be strange described that night as the closest thing he had to a 1617 printed in this section. for some to read her festive message: “Unfortunately ‘religious experience.’ in England we do not have the opportunity to see top 18 19 20 The editor’s decision is final Scottish teams like Celtic very often. However, over I Ten Men Won The League by Stephen Murray is available on Amazon.co.uk 21 22 the years I have seen Celtic in their famous green and DEC 26 SOLUTION 2324ACROSS 1 Atmosphere 6 Sweepstake 25 11 Cat flap 14 Panel SUDOKU 15 Prophets 17 Secret Santa 2627 2829 30 20 O Holy Night 21 Taverns 24 Arc 25 Redruth 26 Pea 31 32 27 His 29 Meal 31 Caspar SIMPLE 34 Claw 37 Tom-tom 39 Skein 2 6 5 4 8 9 333440 Abattoir 41 Eerily 44 Thorns 46 Inn 47 Visitors 49 Often 50 Turkey 51 Coin 52 Israel 7 8 1 2 7 9 1 5 3 8 6 4 2 55 Moustache 57 Pullet 4 5 827 6 931 35 36 58 Salami 59 Nine ladies dancing 60 Safer 62 Nip 3 6 2 95471 8 63 Adorn 66 Kit 67 Bat 3 89 5 68 Evade 69 Ski 71 Ducks 8 7523 9 1 6 4 ACROSS 75 Argo 76 Lap dog 78 Trophy 2 193 64785 1 The wild animals roaming here may spark a fair 79 Evergreen 80 Prawns 72 reaction (6,4) 81 Aida 84 Apollo 85 Cadge 5 46871 29 3 6 The poet makes a drab return (4) 87 Nativity 89 Ark 90 Rolled 682 7 1 3 4 5 9 10 Stringed instrument (5) 94 Fondue 96 Raclette 6 95 1 11 Creature equally at home on land or in water (9) 98 Conch 99 Smart 101 Donner 9 3 574 2 8 1 6 12 Which negative does the piece of furniture provide? (7) 102 Oath 106 Dali 107 Awn 1 8 4 6 9 5 3 2 7 15 Grammatical time to be uptight (5) 109 Age 112 Owe 113 Merrier 3 2 17 Confidential assistant (4) 114 Sworn 117 Golden goose 18&9d Uncaring siblings from a classic pantomime (4,7) 118 Adhesive 119 Stole FILL IN THE GRID IN SUCH A WAY 19 Fight off (5) 121 Antlers 122 Family tree 7 2 9 4 AS EVERY ROW AND COLUMN 21 Characters are inclined to write in these! (7) 123 Best-seller 23 Broom (5) AND EVERY 3 BY 3 BOX CONTAINS 24 Poke with a soft stick (4) DOWN 64 9 3 THE NUMBERS 1 TO 9. NO GUESS 25 Funeral fire that's a part of happy retirement? (4) 1 Asp 2 Man-to-man 3 Salmon 26 Liquid from a fruit (5) 4 Happy 5 Rooftop WORK IS REQUIRED AND THERE 7 We Three Kings of Orient Are IS ONLY ONE SOLUTION. ABOVE 28 Law enforcement officer in the Wild West (7) 8 Play 9 Tusk 10 Enrich 92341 6 33 The moon rings out an ecclesiastical form of address (9) 11 Caters 12 Trapdoor IS THE DEC 26 SIMPLE SOLUTION 34 This Australian bird makes a festive occasion hot! (5) 13 Litmus test 16 Hover 18 Sham 35 Rowing implements (4) 19 Lambeth Conference 36 Lords panic about this part of the central nervous 22 Split 23 Mac 24 Ahab system (6,4) 28 Inter 30 Liar 31 Chestnut MODERATE 32 Ate 33 Ailment 35 Lapse 9 DOWN 36 Wants 37 Tip 42 Rarely 1 Rescue or redeem (4) 43 Once in Royal David’s City 537 128 946 2 Near the mountains, are these just 30 cm high? 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(9) 110 Mousse 114 Sweet 21 Endanger (7) 115 Yeti 120 Err 8 4 6 2 22 Dice shape (4) FILL IN THE GRID IN SUCH A WAY 27 More central part of 8 down (5) AS EVERY ROW AND COLUMN 29 Long-legged bird (5) 9 6 3 AND EVERY 3 BY 3 BOX CONTAINS 30 Royal (5) Scottish Catholic Observer: 31 Pins up a cutting (4) Scotland’s only national Catholic THE NUMBERS 1 TO 9. NO GUESS 32 Outhouse (4) weekly newspaper 2 5 4 8 printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. WORK IS REQUIRED AND THERE Registered at the Post Office IS ONLY ONE SOLUTION. ABOVE IS Dec 26’s winner was: Margaret MacMillan, Millport as a newspaper. 1 THE DEC 26 MODERATE SOLUTION WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES EXPERTSERVICES

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DEATHS MEMORIAM CAMPBELL COYLE 5th Anniversary In loving memory of our Loving memories of our father, John, who died GIBSON, Alphonsus Peacefully after a long sister-in-law, Christina, who January 22, 1966, and our illness, bravely borne, at the died on January 2, 2010. mother, Susan, who died Royal Infirmary, on Decem- Also her dear husband, January 12, 1997. ber 22, 2014, Phonnie, Roddy, who passed away on May they rest in peace. dearly loved brother of June 11, 2010. Our Lady and St Sarah, Anne and the late Always in our hearts and Bartholomew, pray for them. Agnes, Mary and David and prayers. Inserted by the family. much loved uncle. Inserted by Seonaid and Katie Bell. Fortified by the Rites of the McINTYRE DAVIES FAULDS Holy Church. R.I.P. In loving memory of a dearly 23rd Anniversary 15th Anniversary Treasured memories of our loved great gran, grand- Of your charity, please pray McDADE mother and mother – Anne beloved Joanna, died January 11, 1992, aged 13 for the repose of the soul of Peacefully passed away, on McIntyre (née Coulter), who Thomas (Tommy) Faulds, was sadly taken from us on years. December 23, 2014, in beloved husband of Shirley Calahonda, Spain, Evelyn Friday, August 14, 2009, and Her loving ways, her gentle and dear brother-in-law of (Vandaleur), aged 77 years. whose birthday occurs on smile, touched all our lives John, who died on January Beloved wife of Tommy, January 14. and will remain with us for- much loved mother of You are always in our ever. 9, 2000. Stephen and mother-in-law prayers. A precious gift now safe in We hold you close within our of Teresa, grandmother to Hail Holy Queen Mother of the warmth of God’s care. hearts, Shannon and Anna and dear Mercy, pray for her. From all the family. And there you will remain, sister of Anne and Eileen. CAMPBELL To walk with us throughout Sadly missed by all the MacLEOD CAMPBELL/ 2nd Anniversary our lives, family. In loving memory of Jenny, MACPHERSON Treasured memories of John Until we meet again. 10th Anniversary died December 21, 2002 Campbell, loving husband of So rest in peace dear Remembering with love and NUGENT and whose birthday occurs the late Eileen, father and Tommy, deep sorrow, our dear Peacefully at home, on on January 12. grandfather, who died Janu- And thanks for all you’ve December 21, 2014, Helen Calum, Archie, Murdina, Loved and remembered ary 1, 2013. done, (née Higgins), beloved wife Andrew and Hannah, who every day. Those who die in grace, go We pray that God has given of the late Patrick (Paddy), St Pio, pray for her. went to God together on no further from us than God, you, loved mother of John and Your loving family. January 11, 2005. the late Margaret, grand- Our Lady of the Isles, pray and God is very near. The crown you’ve truly won. for them. If we could have one lifetime mother and great-grand- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray DEVLIN mother. RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM Inserted by all the family. for him. 10th Anniversary wish, Dear St Joseph, pray for her. Inserted by his loving Treasured memories of my One dream that would come Always loved and remem- CAMPBELL daughters Angela and Clare. dear husband and our dear true, Treasured memories of bered. NUGENT father, James Devlin, who We would pray to God with Chrissie Campbell, who died In loving memory of Fr died on January 12, 2005. all our hearts, peacefully on January 12, CHAMBERS , Agnes Gerry. WILSON 2004, a precious wife, 1st Anniversary R.I.P. For yesterday and you. Peacefully at Drumchapel For all who think of Fr Gerry mother, sister and gran. In loving memory of Joseph, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Hospital, Islay Ward, on today, We hold you close within our who died on January 8, for him. pray for him. December 31, 2014. Dear A little prayer to Jesus say. hearts, 2014, much loved son, Loved and missed by all Inserted by Tommy’s loving sister of Ellen and Hugh, Gone but not forgotten. And there you shall remain, brother, brother-in-law and grandchildren and great wife Shirley and brother-in- sister-in-law of Jim and Jean With love, Margaret, Marie, To walk with us throughout uncle. grandchildren. law John, Whiteinch, and special aunt to all of her Mary A, Rita and Veronica. our lives, St Joseph and Our Lady of nieces and nephews. Glasgow. Until we meet again, Lourdes, pray for him. DONNELLY Remains to St Charles’ RC In loving memory of Joseph, So rest in peace dear loved Mum and family. Church, Kelvinside, on loving uncle of the family, KIMMINS one, Special memories of our Tuesday, January 13, at 7 who died January 14, 2000. And thanks for all you’ve only beloved son, and p.m. Funeral Mass on CHISHOLM Loved and missed always. done, brother, Stephen, who died Wednesday, January 14, at In loving memory of Cathie, Your loving family. We pray that God has given January 13, 1989, aged 17 10 a.m. you, who died on January 18, years. The crown you’ve truly won. DUFF, David 2002, and her husband, Pat, Taken too soon. Merciful Jesus, grant eternal In loving memory of David, who died on December 14, Forever loved. BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE rest to the souls of the faith- dear husband and father, 2003. ful departed. died January 9, 2006. Dad, Michelle, Tania, Alan, Inserted by her loving hus- Eternal rest grant unto them, Deep in our hearts you will Euan and Freya. KEATINGS band and family, her loving O Lord. Precious memories of a RODGERS always stay, In loving memory of Father sister and family. Inserted by their loving Loved and remembered McALLISTER much loved husband, dad 11th Anniversary and grandad, Larry, who George Rodgers. First families. every day. CAMPBELL In loving memory of Joe, a died December 3, 1998, and Anniversary January 2. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray 4th Anniversary of Jean, lov- loving husband, dad and whose birthday occurs on Deeply missed by all his for him. ing mother and grandmother, CHISHOLM papa, who died January 4, January 13. family, former parishioners Kathleen and family. and friends. R.I.P. who died January 15, 2011. In loving memory of our 2004. Rest in peace. Our home is empty without Never more than a thought brother and uncle, Jack, who you, FOY From Anne and family. away, died January 4, 2001. 11th Anniversary The heart of it is gone, Loved and remembered In loving memory of our dear The light went out the day May he rest in peace. MacASKILL every day. mother, Mary Foy, who died you died, Sacred Heart of Jesus, have 8th Anniversary Your loving family. January 11, 2004. How do we carry on. mercy on him. No one can truly measure In loving memory of a dear St Lawrence, pray for him. CAMPBELL Inserted by the family. mother’s special love, husband, father, father-in- Kathleen and family. 5th Anniversary God bless, we love you law and grandfather, Angus In loving memory of my CONROY always, MacAskill, who died on beloved mother, Christina, Please pray for the soul of Guide us from above. January 14, 2007. To Place an who died on January 2, Alan James Conroy, loving Inserted by her loving Loved and remembered 2010. Also remembering my husband, father, and grand- daughter Julie and Angela. always. Intimation contact dear father, Roddy, who died father, who died on January Eternal rest grant unto him, SMALL on June 11, 2010. Patricia 13, 1990. KELLY O Lord, Please remember in your You were so thoughtful, lov- In loving memory of And let perpetual light shine prayers Father James Small, ing and kind, On whose soul, sweet Maureen, a beloved cousin 0141 241 6106 who died January 14, 2004, These are the memories you Jesus, have mercy. and friend of many, died upon him, aged 68. left behind. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray January 14, 2010. May he rest in peace. Forever in our thoughts. Inserted by your loving son for him. Remembered always with Inserted by his loving wife [email protected] From all the family. John. Inserted by his loving family. love and prayers. Jessie and family. FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

McGUIRE MacNEIL 44th Anniversary In affectionate memory of In loving memory of my Michael John, died Decem- beloved mother, Dorothy ber 30, 2001, devoted and (Smith), who died January caring husband of Peigie 14, 1971; also my dear Jane, loving father, father-in- father, Edward, died June law and grandad of the fam- 19, 1981, and my beloved ily. brother, Terence, died June “Stella di Maris” pray for him. 30, 1986. In the shelter of Thy Sacred May God keep them safe. Heart, Dear Jesus, may he rest. McANENA McGUIGAN Inserted by Margo, Joe and MULLAN PRENTICE, John family. We miss him much, but still Loving memories of John, 2nd Anniversary we know, 18th Anniversary 11th Anniversary died January 11, 1998. In loving memory of my dear Thy Holy will is best. In loving memory of a dear Much missed Dad and Those we love don’t go wife Sadie, who died on Jan- MacINNES You were always there when husband, father and grand- Granda, died January 11, 2nd Anniversary away, uary 12, 2013. we needed you, father, Johnnie, died Janu- 2004. They walk beside us every I do not think you have gone Treasured memories of a No task too great or small, ary 12, 1997. Dad, this message is just for day. away much loved sister and aun- With willing hands and a Sadly missed. you Unseen, unheard, but Your journey is still going on, tie, Effie, died January 11, heart of gold, Eternal rest grant unto him, A few words just to say, always near, Life held so many things 2013. You did it all for us. O Lord. That you are missed for all Still loved, still missed and Earth was only one. Rest in peace. God grant us the serenity to May he rest in peace. the love very dear. I just think of you as resting Your memory is so precious, accept the things we cannot Inserted by his loving wife You brought to every day. From your loving wife Annie From the sorrows and the Your presence missed so change, Margaret and family. For you were kind and and family. tears, much, Courage to change the thoughtful You are now in a place of You will always be remem- things that we can, MURRAY And you meant so very bered, MacDONALD warmth and comfort And the wisdom to know the Remembering our lovely much, Precious memories of Where there are no days or And loved by all of us. difference. son, Paul, who sadly died on And nothing now seems Norman, a much loved years. Inserted by sister Annie, St Michael the Archangel, January 9, 2011, aged 46. quite the same husband, dad, grandfather, Nothing but our sadness can nieces and nephews. pray for him. We will never forget you. Without your gentle touch. Inserted by his most loving great-grandfather and really pass away Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Loved and missed so much. wife and family. father-in-law to Helen, I think of you living in the MacINTYRE pray for him. Mary Ann, David and Boys In loving memory of Chrissie Adam, Russell and Peter, hearts of those you loved All the family. and wee Skye. xxx MacIntyre, died January 6, MacPHERSON and touched, Remembering my dear who died on January 6, 1986, aged 48 years, 13th Anniversary 1995. Nothing loved is ever lost for In loving memory of our dear brothers Johnnie and Jimmy. beloved wife of Donald, died Always in my thoughts. Kind was your nature you were loved so much. September 1, 2007, aged 78 mother and grandmother, True were your ways, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Annie, who died on January R.I.P. years. 10, 2002. Loving sister – Elsie. We will treasure the memo- pray for her. Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh Sadly missed. Eternal rest grant unto her, ries a thighearna, O Lord, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT For the rest of our days. Loving husband Ian. Agus solus nach dibir And let perpetual light shine Inserted by your loving wife dearsadh orra. upon her, KIMMINS Emma. McGUIGAN Sadly missed by their family May she rest in peace. Peacefully, on December 12, We miss you dad, we always 2nd Anniversary in Glasgow and South Uist. Queen of the Holy Rosary, 2014, Mary, aged 70 years, will, In loving memory of Sadie a pray for her. Loving daughter Morag Ann, beloved wife of Alex, adored You left a place no one can dear sister, aunt and great- McKINNON O’REILLY mum of Michelle and Tania, Remembering with love and Norman and family. fill. aunt, who died on January 25th Anniversary loving mother-in-law, nana Thank you dad for those 12, 2013. affection, Annie, a beloved sister, mother and grand- MORLAND Please pray for Maura and sister. precious years. This day is remembered and mother, died January 9, In memory of my darling O’Reilly, who died January The family wish to thank Fr Fiona, Essex; Annette, quietly kept 1976. Mary, died on January 14, 11, 1990, much loved wife of Kane for Celebration of Carnoustie; Roddy and No words are needed we God grant her eternal 2010, aged 70. the late Dr. Frank and dearly Requiem Mass. Special Georgina, Dumbarton. shall never forget, happiness. Your smiles could brighten loved mother and grand- thanks to all family, friends Miss you lots. For those we love don’t go Family and sisters. any moment, mother. and neighbours for cards, Grandchildren. away Your hugs put joy in all my Time may pass and fade floral tributes and kind Remembering also loved They walk beside us every days, away, expressions of sympathy. ones gone before and after. day. Your love will stay with me But silent thoughts and Thanks also to Bruce Med- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Unseen and unheard but forever, memories stay. ical Centre and John Clark for them. always near And touch my life in precious Eternal rest grant unto them, Funeral Service for all So loved, so missed, so very ways. O Lord, arrangements. McDONALD dear, 61 years ago we met, at a And let perpetual light shine Holy Mass will be offered for Treasured memories of our Your life was a blessing fairground on Ayr shore, upon them. the intentions of all. beloved parents, Annie, who Your memory a treasure, I loved you then, May they rest in peace. I love you still, died on January 7, 1998, You are loved beyond words Amen THANKSGIVING And will forever more. John, who died June 12, And missed beyond meas- Both loved into eternity by ure. Immaculate Heart of Mary, the family. 1977. Also brothers and I entrust My Mary to You, GRATEFUL thanks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray McLEISH sisters, John, Michael, Having great confidence that Blessed Mother and St Clare for her. 2nd Anniversary TIERNEY for favour received. – E.J.R. Charlie, Denis, Annie and you will intercede for her St Roch, pray for her. Treasured memories of In loving memory of Jane Flora, whose anniversaries salvation. Loving sister Kathleen and Andy, loving husband of Tierney, loving sister and DEAR HEART OF JESUS LU2TMUZ your Billy. occur at this time. family. Rosemary, father, father-in- aunt of the family, who died Dear Heart of Jesus in the Forever in our thoughts. law and grandfather, who January 11, 2007. past I have asked you for O’DONNELL many favours, this time I ask Our Lady of Perpetual died on January 8, 2013. McGUINNESS 8th and 32nd Anniversary Our Lady of Lourdes, pray you for this special one Succour, pray for them. In loving memory of our dear St Paul and St Andrew, pray In loving memory of our par- for her. (mention favour), take it St Martin, pray for them. mother Elizabeth, who died for him. ents whose anniversaries Frances and family. Dear Heart of Jesus, and From all the family. January 11, 1984, our dear both occur about this time. place it within Your broken father, Charles, who died MacPHEE TRAVERS heart where your Father Our father, Patrick, who died sees it, then in his merciful McGAVIGAN March 13, 1976, our dear 8th Anniversary on January 14, 1983 and our In loving and prayerful mem- brother, Charlie, who died In loving memory of our dad eyes it will become Your In loving memory of Jimmy, mother, Bridget, who died on ory of our dear sister, Elma, favour, not mine. Amen. Say who died January 9, 2008, May 10, 1996, also our dear and grandad, Dougald January 15, 2007. who died on January 13, for three days, publication aged 76. brother, Jackie, who died Christopher, died January Deep in our hearts, they 2011. Remembering also our promised. – P.B. Early in the morning you August 29, 1985, and dear 13, 2007. shall both always stay, beloved father, Owen, who heard the quiet call, sisters, Lizzie and Helen, Always in our thoughts and Loved and remembered died on January 25, 1968, THANKS to St Martha for dear nephew, Charles, died prayers. You took the hand Jesus every day. and our dearly loved brother, prayer answered. – J.S. August 21, 2004, and dear Our Lady of the Isles, pray Our Lady of Lourdes, pray John, who died on February offered and quietly left us all. cousin, John, who died May, for him. for them both. 8, 1977. GRATEFUL thanks to St Jimmy – you were God’s gift 1996. Inserted by Kathleen, Allan, Lovingly remembered and Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant Joseph, St Anthony, St Jude to all of us. sadly missed by their sons St Andrew, pray for them. Jennifer and Christopher, Conal and Michael and them eternal rest. and St Anne. Still praying. – Bessie and family. Inserted by the family. Glasgow. daughter-in-law Yvonne. Inserted by the family. M.G. 20 FUNERAL DIRECTORY SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 FUNERAL DIRECTORY BISHOPS ENGAGEMENTS ARCHBISHOP TARTAGLIA Archbishop of Glasgow, www.rcag.org.uk

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

G I see a newcomer in school who seems to Responsorial Psalm have no friends. 40:1 and 3ab, 8 and 11. CHILDREN’S God calls me to..... (R) Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. G A fellow student asks to copy my test answers. I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my CROSSWORD 63 God calls me to..... prayer. G My brother or sister wants to watch a TV You listened and you gave me a new song, a song show I don’t like and there is no other TV of praise to you. available. (R) Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. 1 2 3 4 5 God calls me to..... “’I enjoy pleasing you. Your Law is in my heart.’” G A Prayer for Courage. Why is prayer important You, Lord, never fail to have pity on me; your in making decisions? Write your own prayer for love and faithfulness always keep me secure. 6 7 courage. (R) Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. Prayer Alleluia 8 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Dear God, here we are. We have come to do your John 1:41, 17b. will. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who 9 10 11 12 Reflection First Reading brings us truth and grace. IN THE Gospel, we hear the story about Jesus Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening. A reading (R) Alleluia, alleluia. 13 from the first book of Samuel 3:4-10, 19. calling the Apostles. Close your eyes and 14 15 pretend that Jesus walks up to you and asks Samuel was sleeping in the temple when the Gospel you to come be an apostle. What do you think Lord called out to him. They saw where Jesus lived, and they stayed with him. 16 17 18 you would say to Him? “Here I am, “ Samuel answered. He ran to Eli A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John God calls us every day. Sometimes God has and said: “Here I am, sir. What can I do for you?” 1:35-42 19 big projects for us to do, sometimes small ones. Eli replied: “I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.” On one occasion John was with two of his Unfortunately, we don’t often get to hear a So Samuel went back. Once more the Lord followers. When he saw Jesus walking by, he 20 voice talking to us like Samuel did in today’s called Samuel’s name. Samuel got up. He went said: “Here is the Lamb of God!” first reading. Usually to hear what God is to Eli and said: “Here I am. What can I do for John’s two followers heard him and they went asking we need to pray, read the scriptures, you?” with Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them, ACROSS 1 Work together, help each other (2-7) listen to our feelings, watch what is going on in But Eli told him: “Son, I didn’t call you. Now He asked: “What do you want?” 6 Not dear (5) the world and listen to others. By doing this go back to sleep.” They answered: “Rabbi, where do you live?” 8 You may use its leaves in a salad (7) daily to figure out how God wants us to live Samuel did not realise that the Lord was The Hebrew word ‘Rabbi’ means ‘teacher.’ 9 Got onto one's feet (5) now, eventually we will be able to discern speaking, because this was the first time the Jesus replied: “Come and see!” 11 Jump on one foot (3) which vocation God wants us to live as adults Lord had spoken to him. When the Lord spoke It was already about four o’clock in the 13 These fish look a bit like snakes (4) as a single person, married or vowed religious. a third time that night, Samuel again went to Eli afternoon when they went with him and saw 15 Enquire, make a question (3) 16 The days of the year are set out in this (8) Listening to God is not just about and said: “Here I am. What can I do for you?” where He lived. So they stayed on for the rest of 19 Not closed (4) figuring-out our lifelong vocation. It is also Eli now knew that it was the Lord who was the day. 20 The part of your face above your eyes (8) about finding out how God wants us to live speaking to Samuel. So Eli told him: “Go back One of the two men who had heard John and today. Often, what God asks us to do is not to bed. If someone speaks to you again, answer: had gone with Jesus was Andrew, the brother of DOWN easy. Usually it is not the popular thing to do or ‘Lord, I am your servant. Speak, and I will listen.’” Simon Peter. The first thing Andrew did was to 1 Spiky plant that grows in some deserts (6) 2 You bake bread in this (4) something that will make a lot of money. It Once again Samuel went back and lay down. find his brother and tell him: “We have found 3 Go off, like a bomb (7) may also cause hardship like when the The Lord came and stood beside Samuel. Then the Messiah!” The Hebrew word ‘Messiah’ 4 It’s sometimes called the ‘Land Down Apostles gave up their jobs and left their he called out as he had done before, “Samuel! means the same as the Greek word ‘Christ.’ Under’ (9) families to follow Jesus. Samuel!” Andrew brought his brother to Jesus. And when 5 Not awake (6) God wants us to stand-up for people who The boy replied: “Lord, I am your servant. Jesus saw him, he said: “Simon son of John, you 7 Shove (4) cannot stand up for themselves. God wants us Speak, and I will listen.” will be called Cephas.” This name can be 10 Red fruit used in salads (6) 12 You might find a pearl in one (6) to help those who need it. As Samuel grew up, The Lord was with him translated as ‘Peter.’ and will praise your Father 14 In this place (4) and made everything he said come true. in Heaven. 17 You can change the colour of hair or Discussion The Word of the Lord The Gospel of the Lord material with this (3) G How can you find out what God is calling you 18 Fishing stick (3) to do? G What are some daily situations that God may LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION be calling you to become involved? G ACROSS Are the solutions or actions required by those 1 Silent Night 6 Wick 8 Enter 9 Legally 10 Turkey situations easy? 12 Happier 14 Explain 16 Bed 17 Tearing 19 Letter G How do you feel when you know you are 21 Idea 23 Pedal 24 Lime 26 Angels 28 Perch doing the right thing but it is not the popular 30 Streamers 33 Mary 36 Alphabet 37 Egyptians thing to do? 38 Dress up Activity DOWN 1 Sleighbell 2 Little Drummer Boy 3 North Pole G Samuel heard God’s voice calling to him in 4 Near 5 Holy 6 Wrapping paper 7 Celtic the Temple. God calls to us, too, throughout our 11 Knitting 12 Her 13 Rudolph 15 Need 18 Are lifetimes. God asks us to lead lives worthy of 20 Adore 22 Assembled 25 Calm 27 East those who care called to be temples of God. 29 Asleep 31 Aunts 32 Equal 34 Years 35 Get up Read the situations below and tell how you think God would call you to respond in each situation. Ask a family member to evaluate your responses The Children’s Liturgy page is published and to score each answer from 1 to 25. Then one week in advance to allow RE teachers write a prayer asking God to give you courage to and those taking the Children’s Liturgy always respond in a way that would please God in situations like these or similar ones. at weekly Masses to use, if they wish, G Some of my neighbours are making fun of a this page as an accompaniment to their handicapped person. God calls me to..... teaching materials

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 Castlemilk pupils help SSVP over Christmas

YOUNG Catholics from St current building on Midland Bartholomew’s Primary Street, Glasgow, was opened by School, Castlemilk, got into Cardinal Thomas Winning in the spirit of Christmas this 1980. The charity offers facilities year as they joined forces and support to the homeless and with the Society of St each year hosts a Christmas Day Vincent de Paul to help the dinner and a New Year’s Day vulnerable. party. The charitable children School chaplain Fr David collected boxes stuffed full of Wallace joined the St toiletries and other goods which Bartholomew pupils at their will be donated to The Wayside school as they presented their Club. collected goods to SVDP Founded in 1932, The Way- members alongside teachers and side Club is run by the Legion of headteacher Jane Saunders. Mary and derives much of its support from church groups. Its PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

Quick bite takes on entirely new meaning after special restaurant visits Lourdes Secondary School

process helped PUPILS raise awareness at Lour- for the charity des Sec- Malaria No ondary, More UK. Cardonald, This had a strange meal together as they received a visit from a restaurant with a twist. The pupils (below) were delighted—and some a little horrified—to receive a visit from Pestaurant, and award winning initiative from the group company Rentokil Initial which works raises money for Malawi by for the giving people the opportunity prevention of to sample a range of edible the spread of malaria by insects, including salt and encouraging governments to vinegar crickets, Mexican spice place malaria at the top of its mealworms (above), and international development chocolate-covered bugs. agenda, and by investing in The intrepid children malaria control projects such as munched on some of their those in Ghana, Botswana and multi-legged visitors and in the Namibia. St Aloysius on board for Maryhill food bank drive

By Daniel Harkins boxes have been placed all around the St Aloysius’ Parish and the Maryhill Food Glasgow school so that pupils, parents and Bank on this project. It is sad to think that in ST ALOYSIUS’ Parish, Glasgow, teachers from the community can donate what this day and age in one of the most affluent pulled together with pupils from the they can throughout the winter and beyond. countries in the world we continue to have nearby school in the run up to Christmas The first monthly delivery of food donations people in our society who are not able to to launch a monthly appeal for food from St Aloysius was transported to Maryhill make ends meet,” Lynn McWilliams, a donations to help support the invaluable Foodbank in a mini bus full to the brim at teacher of religious education and head of the efforts of Maryhill Food Bank. the beginning of last month. justice and peace society at the school said. Pupils from St Aloysius College’s Justice The monthly pledge was then boosted by “Each of us wants to be able to provide the and Peace Society have committed to extra donations in mid-December when the basic necessities for our families and working helping the parish—which has been making school’s S3 class—who raised £170 for food in conjunction with the parish we hope to monthly contributions to Maryhill Foodbank with a daylong sponsored silence—helped make some difference and let our neighbours since September 2013—in their on-going their younger peers donate more than 100 know that people care.” Above, pupils help efforts to collect non-perishable food for hampers worth of food in their special load a bus with donations. bulk donation once a month. Christmas appeal. To promote the campaign, food donation “We are really pleased to be working with I [email protected]

The birth of Jesus was celebrated in the parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Balornock, as they held their annual Nativity Tableau on December 27. 12-year-old Jennifer Duru played Mary and 13-year- old Lewis Barclay played Joseph. The well-received nativity was followed by a party for the children, provided by parish priest Fr Mark Morris E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CELEBRATING LIFE 23

Caritas pupils, parish help food bank

CARITAS pupils from Notre The pupils were joined by have enrolled in this year’s Dame High School in friends, family and their parish Caritas Award, which encourages Greenock joined forces with priests Fr John Morrison of St young people of all faiths to parishioners at nearby St Patrick’s, Fr Gerry McNellis of contribute to their communities Patrick’s Church in order to St Laurence’s, and Mgr Denis and parishes. help families in the area Carlin of St Mary’s. An award ceremony is held at struggling with low incomes. “The visit to the food banks the end of each school year for The pupils spent time collecting let the kids see how much need successful students, many of food, packing it and distributing there is in the area and just how whom have went on to spread it to local food banks. hard Christians of various the joy of the Gospel in their Late last year, St Patrick’s had denominations are working to adult lives. welcomed the Notre Dame combat poverty,” Fr Morrison, The pupils are pictured Caritas pupils to the school for a parish priest of St Patrick’s, said. above with Fraser Donaldson of commissioning Mass. Around 1600 young people Inverclyde Food Bank.

As Advent drew to a close, the monks of Pluscarden Abbey took part in a number of faithful preparations for the celebration of the birth of Christ. Rehearsing music and ceremonies and preparing candles and other spiritual objects took precedence but time was still found for relaxation—whilst the monks don’t have a TV, at Christmas they watch a film together, as well as enjoying a traditional Christmas meal. The monks live a simple life of fraternity and prayer, welcoming guests and retreatants to their 13th century Abbey, where men and Pupils from St Aidan’s High School, Wishaw, have been collecting food hampers for the elderly in the community this women from all over Christmas. The school has now collected 100 hampers in total over the months, which are distributed throughout the world come to local parishes. Pupils were encouraged to bring to school an item for the hampers, which were wrapped by the S4 enjoy the peace and Citizenship class under the direction of Elisabeth Hynds from the religious education department. A spokesperson Benedictine welcome for the school said the collected food ‘will help so many people in the parishes to have a much more enjoyable PICS: IAN Christmas,’ and thanked all the pupils and parents who contributed over the advent period. Pictured above are RUTHERFORD Jennifer Pike, Nathan Smillie, Jamie McFadyen, Natasha McDougall, Conor Devine and Sophie Love

GOLDEN JUBILEE ARCHIVE REPORT: CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 1966 Challenges faced by SCIAF in the early years

During 2015, the golden jubilee year of the itself, there were far more front-page adverts and famine relief.’ Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund news coverage for UK-wide Oxfam and Christian At the same time, he also called on Catholics (SCIAF), the SCO will bring you highlights of Aid week. to support ‘ecumenical’ Christian aid agencies as the last five decades of the campaigns and In 1966, the then editor of the SCO writes it gave them ‘the best opportunity for Christians work of the Catholic aid agency, an agency of about Christian Aid Week and questioned of all creeds to demonstrate their love of Christ ‘whether many Christians knew, or cared.’ He in serving others,’ and that Catholics ‘should be the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, as its points out that ordinary Christians already gave at one with their fellow Christians in helping the reach developed and it became a member of for special collections and SVDP boxes and millions in Asia, Africa and South America who Cartias Internationalis suggestedthat they were already giving enough, have so little when we have so much.’ and that ordinary Christians were ignorant and/or Fifty years later, celebrities from sport, television When SCIAF was established in 1965, there was apathetic about the extent of global poverty. and music launch SCIAF appeals—regardless of little press coverage of its work in the developing The then editor mentioned a national newspaper their personal faith or lack there of—and on a world, and appeals throughout the year. Even in report on people suffering from famine in Orissa, wide range of media both Catholic and secular. The Scottish Catholic Observer (then the India and the extent to which ‘Catholic Editorials like the above are a reminder of the Glasgow Observer and Scottish Catholic Herald) organisations are playing a major part in the anti- challenges faced by SCIAF in its early years. E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] 24 COUNCILS OF THE CHURCH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 9 2015 Council of Trent was a time of real change DR HARRY SCHNITKER gives us an insight into the 16th century’s Council of Trent, by focusing on what led up to it and the aftermath of its convening COUNCILS OF THE CHURCH

HE last council of the Church prior to the modern period took place in the 16th century. It met, intermittently, between 1545 and 1563, in the small bishopric of Trento, now in northern Italy, but then part of the Empire and better known under its German name, Trent. TOne is struck by the many chronological oddities of the Council of Trent. It first met in 1545, when the Protestant uprising against Rome was already three decades old, and so can hardly be called a prompt response to the new challenges. Its duration is also noticeable. Although there were substantial breaks in proceedings, the whole event took 18 years, and again one may safely say that the council fathers were not in a great hurry. Finally, this was the 19th Ecumenical Council of the Church. Roughly calibrated, there had been a council for every 60 years since the Council of Nicaea. There would not be another one until the First Vatican Council met some 310 years later. It will be clear that there was much for the Church fathers to deliberate upon during the 18-year period of the council, but also that their decisions were very far-reaching. What was decided at Trent became normative for the Church for a very long time afterwards. This is an issue, even today. When Church councils met regularly, changes and new ideas were normal. This was the case prior to Trent. After, new ideas were rarer, great changes in response to new circumstances, normal for 1500 years, almost unheard of. When new councils were called in the modern era, the very notion of change had become cause for either extravagant claims or extravagant regret. ‘Trent’ was no longer a council, but a notion, an idée fixe. For many, what was decided at Trent had become the ‘time-honoured’ tradition of the Church. This is not the case, of course. This series has shown that there was a history of the Church, a very long one, that preceded the Council of Trent. Let me state immediately that this does not mean that the decisions of that Council are without value or authority. Of course they are, for they were made at an Ecumenical Council of the Church. I can do no better than quote Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who places Trent in a wider context: “Trent did not make a mistake, it leant for support on the solid foundation of the tradition of the Church. It remains a trustworthy standard. But we can and should understand it in a more profound way in drawing from the riches of Biblical witness and from the faith of the Church of all the ages.” to take place within the Church. This is clear when Church, albeit that they stopped recognising Rome The Council of Trent was not just the expression of (Cardinal Ratzinger, lecture delivered at the Journées we look at the example of Jan Hus, and even of as its nominal head. a wish to counter the advances of Protestantism. liturgiques de Fontgombault, July 22-24, 2001). Martin Luther. His 95 thesis, in which he attacked Oddly, in France, where this tradition of Instead, it grew out of a strong Catholic tradition, This latter point is very important. The theology, indulgences and called into doubt the power of the monarchical leadership of the Church was so stretching back to the fourth century. It was a the dogmas and teachings of the Church develop clergy and the Pope of absolving sinners, was sent strong there was even a word for it—Gallicanism tradition of continual reform, of constantly striving throughout her history. To consider Trent to be the by Luther for consideration to his ecclesiastic —the Church remained loyal to Rome. This was to better the Church as an institute, and thus to immutable focus of the Magisterium is to admit superior, the Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg. only after many vicissitudes, and did not owe make it conform with the perfection that it has as the Protestant taunt that the Catholic Church Luther based his reaction on what he witnessed in anything to the Papacy or the Council of Trent. the Body of Christ. was born at the same time as the Protestant the confessional, and linked the abuse of indulgences Indeed, denominational boundaries would be There had been no interruption in that process communities, namely in the 16th century. We have —which was real—with wider issues of reform in drawn by the sword and the gun, and not by the word. after the death of Pope Boniface VIII, but all to ensure that we place the Council of Trent both the Church. For three years the thesis was discussed Thus, in the Low Countries, where Protestantism attempts at some sort of reform had either been in the context of its time, and thus facilitate an before it was dismissed by Rome. It was only after began in the deep south, the Spanish armies misdirected—as in the conciliar movement—or understanding what was ‘of its time’ and what was this that protest turned into Protestantism. It is pushed the reformers to the north, where they had failed. Trent, by contrast, worked, and worked permanent in its teaching, and place it in the interesting in this respect that Pope Benedict XVI established their Calvinist Dutch Republic. very well. It managed to create true and deep- context of the longer tradition of Church councils. stated on several occasions that some of Luther’s Only in Poland was there a genuine success in seated reform. The post-Trent Church was a fine charges and arguments were justified and correct. re-establishing Rome’s authority resulting from the construction, which answered the needs of the time he background of the council is very well The divisions of the 16th century were, therefore, decisions of the Council of Trent. Elsewhere, many superbly. It created a strong platform, from which known. This is the age of the Reformation, neither inevitable nor unavoidable. However, of the decisions of the council, on the reform of the Faith was declared in Europe, but above all in both Protestant and Catholic. As the previous secular authority soon ensured they became a reality. the clergy, on education and Catechesis and on the the Americas, Asia and, to a lesser extent, in Africa. articlesT have shown, the roots of this reformation For many kings and princes, the disputes within establishment of new religious orders, to name but The council fathers of Trent were fortunate, of were deep, stretching back to the Fourth Lateran the Church were a God-send. As during the Great a few, did contribute to stabilising denominational course, in that the period that followed the Council Council, when the great Medieval Reform Western Schism, they correctly assumed that by frontiers, but mostly as a secondary or even was remarkably static. The period of the Ancien Movement made its last proper stance. Since the choosing sides, they could benefit themselves. tertiary factor. Regime was an unprecedented period of social 13th century, there had been a decline in standards National churches were born, or confirmed, even stasis, which was only swept away by the French within the Church. This was not the case everywhere in countries like England, where there was little he growing awareness amongst historians of Revolution. The restoration that followed created and for all the clergy, but it was significant enough initial appetite for the Protestant’s creed. Monarchs, the relative failure of the Council of Trent— an even longer illusion of unchangeability, which to cause many pious men and women to long and to whom Rome had already ceded much power it did not manage to reunite those who had only truly fell in the 1860s. Significantly, the work for reform. ever since the Council of Vienne in 1311-12, often Tbroken away—has contributed to an abandonment Papacy’s response when change finally came was For most of the period, this reform was intended merely confirmed their leadership over their local of the old notion of a Catholic counter-Reformation. the calling of the First Vatican Council. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK