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Members of the Mapuche Indian Catholics invited to pray for troubled Ireland Community in Chile listen to their Chief, WASHINGTON (NC) - The National Conference of Catholic Melillan Painemal, Bishops (NCCB) has invited Catholics in the United States to following an outdoor join the Catholic bishops in Northern Ireland and others there in praying for peace in that troubled area.. The NCCB has also •*
munist line." schools. _,____,mmmmm.^___ Abp. McCarthy Tax credit law seen more likely to bless statues ST. LOUIS (NC) - The election of mittee positions. school tuition voucher system that Ronald Reagan has given new hope to A 1978 tuition tax credit measure would provide "freedom of choice" Archbishop McCarthy will bless leaders of Citizens for Educational never got out of a House-Senate con- for parents in the education of their a new sculpture of the Risen Christ Freedom that a school tuition tax ference committee because President children. built in memorium to priests credit bill will be approved by the 97th Carter, despite 1976 campaign "PARENTS WHO are paying taxes for buried at Our Lady of Mercy Congress. promises, threatened to veto it, ac- education should be able to educate Cemetery, 11411 NW 25th St., cording to Baldwin. their children according to the dictates Miami, at 10 a.m. Saturday Dec. Robert E. Baldwin, CEF executive of their conscience and according to 20. director who was in St. Louis in early That bill, which would have allowed their children's individual needs," He will also bless a statue of Our December for the annual meeting of a tax credit of up to $250 for each Baldwin said. Lady of Mercy of Cobre, Patroness the national organization said that private school student, will be in- of Cuba. Public is invited. President-elect Reagan's task force on Under the voucher system parents troduced in the new Congress, bald- would receive a tuition allotment, education and his Department of win said. New Vicar General of Education transition team are pushing financed by state and local taxes/to be the tax credit bill. The measure would CEF distributed nearly a million fact spent at the school of their choice, Missionary Oblates allow parents to deduct part of the sheets reporting Carter's and Reagan's either public or private. records on the question of aid for Marilyn Lundy of Grosse Pointe ROME (NC) - Father Francis George, cost of private schools for their 43, former chairman of the philosophy children from their federal income tax. [private school student, will be in-i Shores, Mich., national president of November election and the, CEF, emphasized that CEF does not department at Creighton University in BALDWIN SAID he sees "a whole organization feels "this had some oppose public school education, but Omaha, Neb., was re-elected vicar new complexion in Washington" and bearing" on the outcome, Baldwin ad- rather advocates the right of all paren- general of the Missionary Oblates of predicted smooth sailing for the tax ded. ts to choose the education they prefer Mary Immaculate during the credit bill in the Senate, where CEF leaders believe a federal tax for their children, a right that she said congregation's general meeting in Republicans are taking over key com- credit could be used to supplement a is denied in practice to poor parents. Rome.
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/ Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Page 3 Seniors are
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Santa (State Sen. Dick Renick) still delights people of all ages. Dancing was part of the festivities.
More than 800 senior citizens from nursing homes, ex- tended care facilities, retirement complexes, all over the Archdiocese were transported to St. Mary's Cathedral for the 10th annual Mass and Christmas Party there last Friday. THE AFFAIR, which has been held for the past 10 years is an annual event, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Buf- fone, who receive help, aid and assistance from many people. For instance, Senator Richard Rennick played Santa Claus. His mother, Mrs. Rosalie Speidel presented an original reading. PETER AND Veronica Me Cormick Fuchs, local enter- tainers,, again appeared as they have each year. The band, procured through special cooperation of P.A.C.E., the "Dave Lewis Trio" also provided dance music, as they have for 10 years. Over 900 box lunches were prepared. Students from Archbishop Curley High School and Notre Dame Academy assisted in the serving and cleaning up. THE PARTY provides an excursion out from facilities which the residents do not ordinarily leave. While there are usually parties for them in their respective residences, this is an opportunity to "get away" for a day - and Mary Anne Buffone sees to this, along with her husband and children who also have their jobs at the party. Fr. Thomas J. Rynne, of St. John the Apostle, Hialeah, celebrated the Mass as he has for the past 10 years. Honored guests were Bishop Robert F. Joyce, Retired Bishop of Burlington, Vt., Bishop John Nevins and Bishop Agustin Roman of the Archdiocese. IT IS A labor of love for a great many people which has become eagerly awaited each year by our senior Mary Ann Buffone, driving force behind the party, and Marie members. Palmer talk with friend. Nick De Martino Christmas Cards and Wedding Invitations Specializes in office leasing and commercial it industrial properties. Business & Personal Stationery ^Custom Printing "**~ SOUTHEAST INVESTMENT REALTY CORP Coral Gables CABLES P-RIIMTIIMG 446-8500 Retirement SERVICE IMC. 208 ALMERIA • CORAL GABLES Living... 448-5350 Friendly Courteous Service, Reasonable Prices CITY MEMORIAL & MONUMENT Its HOJ.LYWOOD Telephone Hotline • 3 Excellent Meals Daily INC. • Medications Controlled 24 HOURS 305/653-2921 • Planned Activities THE ONLY CATHOLIC FAMILY OPERATED • Doctor Visits Weekly • Near all Transportation, RESPECT LIFE MONUMENTAL FIRM IN MIAMI Hospitals Archdiocese of Miami • Maid Service WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR UNBORN CHILD 759-1669 ...and make available these services ICinroln manor 761QN.E. 2nd AVENUE Lincoln Manor FREE PREGNANCY TESTS ' HOUSING 2144 Lincoln St., 922-1995 MATERNITY CLOTHES LAYETTES I-' Miami, Fla. 33138 LOW, LOW rt4tES. BABY FURNITURE MEMBER IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH Please have lunch with us and Donations Gratefully Accepted SERGE LAFRESNAYE, PRES. inspect our premise-
Page 4 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / runaway, abandoned, abused and neglected teen-agers. John Lennon aided ic Institutions A spokesman for St. Barnabas House, NEW YORK (NC) - Two Catholic ins- figures available on the assistance Covenat House provides social, Richard Pease, confirmed that Lennon titutions, the New York Foundling given to the hospital by Lennon. phychological, educational, iegai and had sent gifts at Thanksgiving and Hospital and Covenant House, are CELINE GALLO, a spokeswoman for medical assistance to about 15,000 Christmas to the youngsters. among those that have been assisted Covenant House, an agency in New youngsters a year, she said. by John Lennon, the singer-songwriter York City founded and directed by She said Father Ritter had invited Midnight Mass and former member of the Beatles Conventual Franciscan Father Bruce Lennon and his wife to visit Covenant who was shot to death in New York Ritter to assist homeless and runaway House. They had not come and Father at Cathedra! City Dec. 8. youth, said Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ritter had no personal contact with Sister Miriam Duggan, a Ono, sent two checks for $10,000 the couple, she said. Midnight Mass celebrated by spokeswoman for the New York each, one the week before he was BOTHS INSTITUTIONS were among Auxiliary Bishop John J. Neviris in St. Foundling Hospital, a hospital for shot and the other a year ago, to those listed by a spokesman for Miss Mary Cathedral on Christmas Eve will children run by the Sisters of Charity of Covenanat House. They had also sent Ono as among those assisted by the mark the beginning of the Christmas St. Vincent de Paul, said Lennon "has gift-wrapped packages this past Spirit Foundation, which Lennon season in the Catholic Archdiocese of been consistently wonderful to our Thanksgiving to the youngsters at established a year ago with a grant of Miami. children." Lennon was "marvelous to Covenant House, which is caring for $100,000. Traditional Carols will be sung during our hospital, a great friend," she said. about 200 youngsters at present, Ms. Other beneficiaries listed include the the half-hour before the Mass at 11:30 Sister Duggan said she did not have Gallo said. Salvation Army and St. Barnabas p.m. House, an agency of the Episcopal Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy will Mission Society, which provides preside at the 11 a.m. Mass on Christ- Mother Seton story on Tv emergency shelter and foster care to mas Day. WASHINTON (NC) - Bishop Thomas C. Kelly, general secretary of the National Confeiance of Catholics Bishops -U.S. Catholic Conference, has praised the ABC-Television program "A Time for Miracles: The Story of Mother Seton." The show is to be presented at 9 p.m.(EST)Dec. 21. "In portraying the life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the American Broadcasting Co. is not only offering well-deserved tribute to a significant figure in the history of America and of U.S. Catholicism, but it is also presenting a moving demonstration of the courage and commitment that are the fiber of sainthood," he said. THE VOICE P.O. Box 38-1059 Please! Miami, Fl. 33138 If the address label on this copy of THE VOICE is not correct, please ZIP write it right here - and mail it to us pasted to a post card. LAST NAME _ _ ADDRESS, .ZIP HELPING the ALCOHOLIC ALCOHOLISM.Js a TREATABLE Disease...and Now Treatment is Available... at
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/ Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Page 5 How to word abortion amendment?
By Jim Lackey over whether ,ari"no exceptions" abor- states for ratification. But those who favor writing in an ex- WASHINGTON (NC) - Confident tion amendment.should be pushed, or < Since 1974 The National Right to Life ception to permit medical procedures that its goal of a constitutional amen- whether an-#r$^ndment should ex- Committee has endorsed an abortion preventing the death of the mother dment on abortion is now within pressly permit abortions in . cases aWiendment which would allow say their approach is more realistic reach, the right to life movement is where the life of the mother is "medical procedures to prevent the and more practical. trying again to reach consensus on the threatened. death of the mother." That approach They say the ambiguity of the no- exact wording for such an amendment. • THE LACK of a united front, according or others similar to it, seems to be the exceptions approach would raise Pro-lifers have found their greatest to some pro-lifers, presents a potentially most popular among the various more questions than it would answer unity in their overriding goal to pass an serious stumbling block since Congress proposed amendments which have for doctors facing life and death abortion amendment. But for some will have to settle on one version of an been introduced in Congress over the situations with pregnant women. time there has been disagreement amendment before submitting it to the past several years. They also note that Congress, which But others in the movement, most always has supported at least a life-of- notably Nelli Gray, who leads the an- the-mother exception in limiting nual March for Life in Washington, federal. funding of abortion, is not want a "no exceptions" amendment likely to back off from the same excep- CHRISTMAS like the one proposed by Rep. Robert tion in a Constitutional amendment. Dornan (R-Calif.) and Sen. Jesse Helms THERE ALSO has been disagreement YOU'RE (R-N.C.) over whether a "states' rights" ap- IN That split could be resolved soon, proach on the abortion issue should though. The Right of Life Committee be accepted as a last resort as well as recently announced that a panel of some debate over the wisdom of lawyers and doctors is studying the allowing a constitutional convention issue and that it is expected to report to decide the issue. TH6 HOLY FATHER'S MISSION AID TO THE ORIENTAL CHURCH its findings to the full committee shor- In an amendment granting "states" This Christmas you'll be remembered in the tly. rights" on abortion, the various states Midnight Mass in Bethlehem. The celebrant, THE COMMITTEE then will decide, would be freed to re-enact the abor- Archbishop James J. Beltritti, will offer the Mass possibly as early as this January, tion laws most had on their books for the members and benefactors of this before the Supreme Court wiped out Association ... How better can we say thank whether to continue its support for the OUR you? In 18 mission countries (where Catholics, life-of-the-mother exception or most abortion restrictions in 1973. GIFT though few, are mostly of the Eastern Rites) the whether to embrace the no- Many if not most pro-lifers oppose TO Holy Father helps millions because you read this • exceptions approach. that approach, though, saying states YOU column. Blind boys in the Gaza Strip (not one of Both approaches have their suppor- still could choose to be abortion them a Christian) are learning rug making, ters and their detractors. havens as a handful were before 1973. basketwork, the ABCs, at the Pontifical Mission WHILE THE idea of bypassing the Center for the Blind. Lepers in India are cared for While the no-exceptions approach by native priests and Sisters. The poor have the may seem overly radical, its Congress and enacting an abortion Gospel preached to them in Egypt, Iraq, Iran, proponents say an exception clause is amendment in a constitutional con- 'Lebanon and Ethiopia .. . This season unnecessary for two reasons: the rarity vention also has been growing more especially, won't you remember the missions in in which abortion is necessary today to attractive, it too has been opposed on your prayers? Our priests and Sisters depend on save the life of the mother and the fact the grounds that elected represen- you. They ask the Christ Child to bless you that criminal law already recognizes tatives to Congress can be better always! the legal principles of self-defense, trusted to approve an effective anti- duress and choice of evils. abortion amendment than can the No-exceptions proponents also are people chosen to draw up an amen- Dear Mrs. M: concerned that opening the amen- dment at a unwieldy constitutional MASSES Yes, priests in the Holy Land will be pleased to convention. YOU offer soon the Masses you request. Simply send dment to a life-of-the-mother excep- REQUEST us your intentions. tion would lead to other exceptions — The U.S. bishops, meanwhile, have Msgr. Nolan such as the more ambigious "health- stayed out of the debate over which of-the-mother" — being tacked on abortion amendment should be passed or how it should be enacted. If you want your gift credited in tax-year 79, be during the legislative process. sure it's postmarked by Dec. 31. 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By Fr. John Dl«tz«n Is this couple married?
Q. A Catholic friend of mine married If your friendship is intimate enough, It is always important to remember and happy in our meetings with his a non-Catholic unbaptized divorced ask them. If not I suggest you give something I am sure you already forgiving love in the sacrament of woman. They now have three them the benefit of the doubt and know. This sacrament is not only in- penance. Beyond that you need to children. After their marriage the lady assume they have fulfilled all of the tended to forgive sins, but to read up on this and other elements of converted to the Catholic faith and requirements making a full Catholic strenghten us and help us to live good your faith. Your knowledge in these was baptized. Her first marriage was life right for them. Christian and Catholic lives. The grace subjects should grow along with your annuled by the Catholic Church. Q. I'm a Catholic who stopped at- which jesus gives us when we go to knowledge of other things as you Up to now the couple have not tending the sacraments about five confession therefore helps us to move toward adulthood. remarried in the Catholic Church yet years, ago. Two years ago, shortly af- remember and to want to direct our If your public library has no books that they both regularly ' receive the ter the birth of my daughter, I had a lives along the lines that jesus tells us. will help you at your level or faith and sacraments. My understanding of the vasectomy, not as a protest against the One of the consequences of this is understanding, I suggest you go to a church's teaching is that in the eyes of church, but due more to my lack of that we should not bother ourselves nearby Catholic bookstore (I know the church he was not really married faith in God's giving me the patience too much in trying to remember in there are some not too far from where to this woman. Even though he has the and understanding to raise more than detail all the sinful or partially sinful ac- you live) or go to your parish priest annulment, they are not yet married the two chidren I have. tions that we have done. I am sure and ask him for one or two catalogs according to the church since there I've had many sleepless nights since with your attitude there are no serious from Catholic publishers. For not too has been no Catholic ceremony. This then. I've been attending Mass for the sins in your life. It's more important much money, I am sure you will find is ail confusing to me as a Catholic. past two years but have not received that you aim at trying to grow in your two or three publicatons that will Can you explain. (Florida). the sacraments. My childen have both trust in Cod, and your love in a prac- assist you greatly in your understan- A. After the first marriage was an- been baptized. What can I do now? tical way for Cod and for those around ding and use of this and the other nulled, this couple certainly should My wife and I both want to be on you — your family, your friends, and, sacraments. have had their marriage validated in good terms with the church and raise of course, yourself. ^ (Questions for this column should be the Catholic Church. I suspect there our children as Catholics. (Missouri) I mention these few items only to sent to Father Dietzen, 1113 W. may be some facts here you are not A. Please go and talk to a priest as emphasize that the first thing Our Lord Bradley, Peioria, III., 61606. aware of. Perhaps they have indeed quickly as possible. Whatever wrong wants from us is to be comfortable declared their marriage vows before a you may have done, there seems to catholic priest. be no reason that you cannot now This validation ceremony can be receive the sacraments of penance To The Editor; Moral Majority- very private and simple. Sometimes and the Eucharist. The priest will help It was like a "breath of fresh air" to When statements such as these are couples do not wish to make a big you work things out and get back read Dick Conklin's article "In Defense made by a Bishop of our church for ceremony of this validation, though where you want to be. of the moral Majority." publication, then thank Cod for men they should have some way of making Q. As you said in one of your tt seems to me that it is about time like Rev. }erry Falwell. known to their close friends that their Question Box columns it sure is hard that the clergy take concern over the Had the clergy of our church spoke marriage has been validated in the to remember all your sins when you state of this country. I see nothing out many years ago in New York State Catholic Church. go to confession, when you can't wrong in furnishing their guidance to their abortion law would have not Are you certain the annulment remember them all, how do you tell us who are less educted and possibly passed. It passed by one vote which process is complete? I find it difficult to them to your priest? not in a position to understand the was cast by a member of our church. believe that a couple who would per- I am nine years old and in fourth issues. If Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Surely, the Rev. Martin Luther King, severe in the tedious, lengthy an- grade, but I don't go to a catholic Thomas Cumbleton of Detroit can would not have accomplished all that nulment process would not take the school. (La.) make such dumb statements which he did by having a passive position on final simple step of declaring their A. First of all, I congratulate you very • are an affront to every veteran and candidates. I, also, noticed the Rev. vows before a priest. If they have not much on your interest in the every American to the effect, Jesse Jackson at the President's side on yet been married before a priest they sacrament of penance, and your "Catholic tradition" to caJI upon election night after continuously sup- should not, of course, be receiving the desire to receive that wonderful Americans to "lay down their arms porting him. Thomas). Walsh sacraments. sacrament in the right way. before the Soviets." "Martyrdom is Plantation / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / page 7 By Santa Who? Dolores By Antoinette Bosco Curran A Christmas Miracle Time is getting close now for Santa Claus to come to town. At least that's the tradition in song. I haven't been able to whip up much enthusiasm for guess we figured if vve wished hard (Dear readers, the following in its en- DURING THE NEXT few months, our the old boy with the belly and the tirety was sent me by a Los Angeles daughter, then 3 1/2 was questioning enough, Christmas would somehow beard for a long, long time. Not since I reader. I am happy to share S.S.A.'s the fact that she had no brothers or pass us by. was 8 years old, in fact. sisters. We urged her to pray for a miracle with you this Christmas.) On December 16th the phone rang It isn't Santa's fault that early on I baby, never explaining to her why she rejected the public relations stories was an only child. very early in the morning. It was our friend, the nun. She had a baby girl that every December point out what a Two years after the birth of our first In November of 1973, as we were good guy he is and how he gets high having breakfast one day, she men- available, and wanted to know if we child, I discovered that, because of could come and pick her up. We were on reindeer. It's my mother's fault, ac- physical problems, my child-bearing tioned she had had a nice dream. She tually. went on to tell us that in her dream speechless. This had to be a miracle. days were over. After the initial shock We had no other explanation for it. Until I was 8, everything I heard and wore off, I became reconciled to the she told Baby Jesus she wanted a baby read about the benevolent gift giver, I sister for Christmas. She said Baby We told our daughter the happy news. fact and thanked God for the child I She was excited but not at all sur- believed. I also believed in fairy god- did have. Why feel sorry for myself? I Jesus said okay. She was thrilled mothers, wicked witches, beautiful beyond words. After all, who could prised. After all, Baby Jesus had had a beautiful baby and a wonderful promised. princesses and enchanted frogs. To husband. We decided to look into question such a reliable source? top off my innocence, I had figured adoption but to our dismay we found I was panic stricken. Christmas was On 'December 17th, we arrived out that babies were delivered by out the waiting period was about two but a month away. I couldn't very well home with our frail five pound baby angels to women chosen to be years, so we put it off for a while. tell her Jesus had made a mistake. My girl and had the merriest Christmas of mothers. them all. The pre-Christmas days the year I 'I was panic stricken. Christmas was but a month away. I couldn't turned 8 were exciting because very well tell her Jesus had made a mistake." OUR BABY IS now 7 years old. Seven mother had told me God was sending years that have been filled with legal her a baby. I had begun to notice that During this"*time I happened to meet husband and I were terrified at the red tape because of her national my mother was getting larger, mainly a nun who was visiting L.A. She was thought of disappointing her. We even origin. They have also been years filled around the stomach, but never thought here to raise funds for a home for un- toyed with the idea of not celebrating with the joy of watching the devotion twice about it until one day about wed mothers and an orphanage in Christmas that year and hoping she that exists between our girls. three weeks before Christmas. Mother Mexico. I told her of our desire to wouldn't notice. To make matters was standing with her arms around her adopt and she asked me to come and worse, she was telling anyone who This year again is ot special stomach. I said spontaneously, see her home on our next visit to would listen that we were expecting a significance to us. She is, at last, legally "Mommy, you look like you're already Mexico. baby sister for Christmas because our own. All is well. The happiness she holding the baby in your arms," In the early part of 1972, I had the op- Baby Jesus had promised her one. has brought to our family can only be followed by a giggle. portunity to visit her and again we IT WAS SOON the middle of measured by the love we have for spoke of adoption. She promised to each other. How could we go wrong? She looked at me, surprised, and said December and we hadn't even bought simply, "I am." Mother then told me let us know whenever a baby became our tree. Nothing in our home had the After all, Baby Jesus promised. Didn't available. he? that angels didn't bring babies. The slightest hint of the holiday season. I babies grew in mothers' stomachs. That jolted me, but not as much as iliilil§« her next revelations. "If I told you that, I might as well tell you more," she By Msgr.George Higgins said. "Santa Claus isn't real. He doesn't come at Christmas. Parents leave the gifts under the tree after the children fall asleep." For good measure, she What's ahead for labor? added, "Fairy tales aren't true, either." I was numb. Reality is better liiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiilliliii swallowed in small doses. Mother had, in about 60 seconds, shattered my in- The polling .booths hadn't closed plistic version of laissez-faire problem. nocence, and I was tumbling from fan- when reporters asked me to comment economic theory which, carried to its THE NATIONAL Right to Work tasy - an essential for all childen and on the Reagan landslide. I declined, logical conclusion, could only mean Committee's "ostensible purpose of most grownups. My joy was displaced explaining I had never endorsed or the abolition of organized labor. fighting compulsory unionism is, in by anger and disillusionment. I had opposed a particular political party or Workers have the right to form unions fact, subordinate to its larger interest in one question left. I blurted out: "I sup- candidate in my 40 years in voluntarily, he wrote, but they don't furthering right-wing political causes pose you're going to tell me next that Washington and saw no reason to really need to do so. that go beyond the strict issue of right the baby Jesus isn't real, either!" start now. "Labor," he said, "is a commodity to work," concludes Alan Crawford, a She hugged me and smiled, "No, he's I don't think it's proper for clergymen and wages are the price of the com- former reporter and staff member for real." to be involved in partisan politics. But modity." Consequently "if wages are New Right publications and The relief I felt was overwhelming, this doesn't mean I forfeit the right low, and employers are making high organizations, in his recent book, and I was saved. every American citizen has to speak profits, other employers will move in, "Thunder on the Right: The 'New Right' In the truth of Baby Jesus, I could out on important public-policy matters increasing the demand for labor. Em- and the Politics of Resentment." He retain my innocence, wonder, dreams which may be up for grabs in the new ployers will bid against each other for regards the committee as a pro- and hopes; my quest for goodness, administration. workers, and wages will move up." business lobby. gratitude for gifts. A case in point is labor legislation. It's The labor movement disagrees and Crawford quotes the following from My mother, who plunged me into much too early to predict the labor so do I. reality, had inadvertently opened my policy of the new administration but I THE SENATOR may believe unions the influential conservative publication, Human Events: eyes to where Christmas really starts and why it renews the earth. "Major credit for blocking the labor law reform act should go to the "Major credit for blocking the labor I want to tell you, it wasn't easy National Right to Work Committee. In six months the Committee Law Reform Act should go to the knowing about Santa. That was a bur- National Right to Work Committee. In den for an 8-year-old, particulaly in spent $1.5 million galvanizing opposition to the scheme." six months the committee spent $1.5 school million galvanizingopposition to the The worst, however, was yet to have my fingers crossed. are unnecessry, but my own tradition scheme. The committee placed more come. Do you know what an oddball PROBABLY THE greatest shaper of says free and autonomous unions, in than 500 newspaper ads and mailed mother you are when you raise six kids that policy, next to President-elect the words of Pope John XXIII, are "the more than 12 million letters who telf their little peers that Christmas Reagan, will be the new chairman of indispensable means to safeguard the generating heavy mail to wavering is one big birthday party and that the Senate Labor Committee, Sen. dignity of the human person and his senators." celebrating the birth of baby Jesus is so Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. To his credit, Hat- freedom while leaving intact a sense tremendous it has to be experienced ch has already said he hopes to of responsiblity." IN THE PAST, Sen. Hatch has by giving and receiving gifts? develop a constructive working This is old hat, of course, but it bears generally been thought to be a staun- Adults thought I was weird. My kids relationship with organized labor. repeating when so many powerful for- ch ally of the National Right to Work adored baby Jesus and loved the gift- This will take some doing because ces are trying to move us in the op- Committee. But then he was a political getting part. Hatch's labor philosophy is posite direction. outsider. Now he and his party are in- But always the question of Santa diametrically opposed to that of even Witness the National Right to Work side; they need to make the system would come up. I eased my conscien- the most conservative labor Committee, which says its sole con- work. ce, telling myself that the Bosco kids spokesmen. cern is so-called compulsory unionism. Will he distance himself from the grew up without having to go through Shortly before the election, in a book But the record shows the committee committee and play a more neutral the trauma I had at age 8. They have of essays by seven conservative has been deeply involved in legislative role in labor legislation? I hope he' never forgiven me for that deprivation! senators, Hatch was preaching a sim- battles touching all aspects of the labor does for the good of all concerned. Page 8 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980/ By Msgr. James J. Walsh Why Christmas lives on
A few years ago in one of the innumerable polls age cannot ignore it, even while misinterpreting its breathing and impelled them to confess, "Indeed, we find ourselves blessed with, the question was meaning. this is the Son of God." asked, "What has kept Christmas alive all these cen- Because of this, Christmas can never become a Robert Southwell expressed this truth so turies?" bore or go out of existence. beautifully: As usually happens in off-the-head answers, most How full of contradictions all this is in. our O dying souls, behold your of them were frothy and meaningless. Others had depressing, frenzied world. God, the creator of the living spring. more substance. universe, was actually on earth and was born in a O dazzled eyes! Behold your Some said the spirit of gift giving answered the hole in the wall in a hamlet few had then heard of. Son of grace. need in human nature and was responsible for the What is all this? Remember we have been to the Dull ears attend what words perennial celebration. Another felt that the beauty moon and brought part of it back to earth. Part of this Word doth bring. and charm of the Gospel story as penned by St. Luke earth is now on Mars. We are presently trying to Up, heavy hearts, with joy had to live on and create interest, as all true classics count the rings around Saturn. So we are just flexing our scientific muscles. Our power potential is so your Joy embrace. do. And a third said Christmas had endured From death, from dark, from because in sending a great Teacher to us God had enormous and untapped that we are frightened. In the light of all this are we still expected to deafness, from despairs. proved his interest in the human race, and this This Life, this Light, this could not be forgotten. believe in the Christmas message? A baby is God? A baby is the most helpless of Word, this joy repairs. Finally one person said, "Christmas will never end, Christmas will endure even in the next world because the child born was God himself." And in- beings. The calf when free of its mother wobbles to its feet. The colt at once assumes some independen- when the wondrous truth that God came to earth deed this is the only answer profound enough to as a child will never be exhausted. explain why Christmas is fully alive in 1980. ce. A kitten quickly recovers from its sleepiness and Gift Giving indeed is one of the good side effects slowly roams. of Christmas, (if we can look beyond the bizarre com- ''Remember we have been to the moon mercial efforts to give us the "real spirit" of the day). Gift giving, however, is only a minor, albeit pleasant, and brought part of it back to earth. Part of aspect of Christmas. earth is now on Mars. We are presently Even the gift concept has a deep meaning when trying to count the rings around Saturn. So put in the proper context, namely, when it reminds us that God, too, wants a gift from us, namely, our- we are just flexing our scientific muscles. selves. "I want not your gift, but yourself." Our power potential is so enormous and A classic in literature is a treasured possession wor- untapped that we are frightened. In the thy of careful preservation, but even the most light of all this, are we still expected to beloved and brilliant of classics impress only a comparative few. And if Jesus were only an believe in the Christmas message?" unusually gifted teacher, which unfortunately is the By contrast, an infant seems the least intelligent, weak, watered down belief of many Christians the weakest, the most dependent of all creatures. today, his birthday would! probably beaspopularas With this in mind we can grasp some of the Buddha's around the world. magnitude of the act of faith made by the Magi after Just one fact makes all the difference. Everyone their long journey led them not to the palace of a has a birthday but this birthday, Christmas, is unlike king, but to a makeshift shelter just off the road. any other. Like any birth, this one has a mother When he reached adulthood, we would guess present, but after the delivery of her child she that accepting his divinity would become easier. remained a virgin. This child could have no human People saw him do things no other person had father, because he had come from heaven as the done. He opened the eyes of the blind and the ears second person of the Blessed Trinity. of the deaf and breathed life into the dead, all in his His mother gave him a human nature which God own name. But was it really easier to see God in the does not have. He came to the home of miserable, marr than in the Infant? wretched people on planet earth in a most unlikely On the cross he was bound by the nails of place and under most unlikely circumstances. prejudice, ignorance and blindness, a prisoner of THIS TRUTH was so deeply rooted in the first cen- reparation, but even though he looked like a turies of Christianity and propagated in later criminal, the power of grace broke through the generations so enthusiastically that our sophisticated hard shell of some close enough to hear his hoarse "IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, IT CAME WITH DIRECTIONS." By Tom Lennon How do bread and wine become body and blood?
Q. I don't understand what happens at Mass when Well, then, what are we to think? tiation." This means that all the appearances or the bread and wine are changed into the body and First, that in this question we are in the realm of bread and wine remain - the color, the taste, the blood of Jesus. Can you explain this? (Ala.) faith and must trust Jesus. At the final meal of his life smell, the "substance" of bread and wine changes A. Not long ago, a friend talked to me about her on earth, which was also the first Mass, Jesus said of into the reality, the "substance," of the body and son, Phil, 18. Phil had stayed away from Sunday the bread, 'This is my body." He said of the wine, blood of Jesus. Pope Paul VI taught that this process Mass for five months. Then when his favorite "This is my blood." (The Gospel of Matthew, Chap- of transubstantiation "surpasses the laws or nature brother-in-law, Dave, unexpectedly had heart ter 26). and constitutes the greatest miracle of its kind." surgery, Phil began to attend Mass to pray for him. Earlier Jesus said: "The bread I will give is my flesh POPE PAUL said that at Mass this takes place Phil kept on attending Mass but then one day said for the life of the world ... He who feeds on my flesh "when by the words of consecration he (Jesus) to his mother: "In some ways I like Mass and think "The Eucharistic presence is a mystery, begins to be sacramentally present as the spiritual ifs good. But I really can't buy the bread and wine food of the faithful under the appearances of bread being changed into the body and blood of Jesus something Catholics believe, though no and wine." Christ. I just don't believe it." scientific proof, as science is generally The Second Vatican Council, an assembly in Phil's mother asked me to write about this. Well, I Rome of the world's bishops during the 196(Js, said can't. Neither can anyone else, completely. The understood, can be given." that in the Eucharist Christ is present. That is why eucharistic presence is a mystery, something and drinks my blood has life eternal, and I will raise we speak of the "real presence." Catholics believe, though no scientific proof, as him up on the last day." (John). But perhaps rather than trying to explain this science is generally understood, can be given. When some disciples could not believe what mystery, we should relax and enjoy it. For Christ's But it may be possible to remove some obstacles Jesus was saying and walked away, he did not back presence is a pledge of warm ana lasting friendship to belief. down and say he was speaking only symbolically or — and friends always enjoy one another's presence. DONT TRY to imagine some mysterious change in metaphors. (Questions on moral or social issues of interest to in the molecular structure that we could discover The church gives a partial explanation of Christ's young people may be sent to Tom Lennon, 1312 with a powerful enough microscope. teaching through the technical term, "transubstan- Mass., Av. N.W. Washington, D.C. 2005.) / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Page 9 'Christmas a ro Immaculate Conception s<
Story and photos by Ana M. Rodriguez Third graders make toy sole An Irish-jig-style Christmas
Christmas is a time for celebration, and last week at Im- maculate Conception school in Hialeah, no one wasted any time in getting down to it. Many other parishes put on Nativity plays and concerts this time of year, and Immaculate's festivities were an out- standing example. For six nights, a different variety show performed by students from each different grade preceded the main attraction, a play re-enacting the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Indian juan Diego in colonial Mexico. Kindergarteners put on 'Christmas Customs for Little People;" first graders had "A Hello in My Heart;" second graders performed "Mary Poppins Pops;" third graders showed "Christmas Around the World;" sixth graders sang and danced "Happy Birthday Chuck, Country Western Our Ladvof Gu
Aztec Indians praise the sun during the play while...
Bishop (Andy Perez) sees image of Our Lady Later, Maxican dancers do their thing Diego's (Nelson Paganacci) cloak Page 10 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / ound the world' n school puts on a bia act...
toy soldiers come to life
Style;" seventh graders snapped to attention in a "Salute to the American Forces;" and eighth graders cheered, "Up With People All Over the World." Meanwhile, the fourth graders played singers and dancers from Mexico in the play, and the fifth graders their counterparts, the Aztec Indians. According to Sister Regina, music director at the school who worked with the children for two months in getting the Re-enacting the nativity whole show together, the reason for the celebration was two-fold: to inaugurate the school's newly-built cafeteria/auditorium, Mercy Hall, and to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day was December 12. Besides, said Sister, who expected to make good use of the theatrical facilities at Mercy Hall in the future, as well as of the talent present in the school, '1 really wanted to do this." Guadalupe
)ur Lady on Juan Barbara Lagos ss Our Lady of Christmas 'a Id cubana I Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Page 11 By Dr. James Family Life and Mary Kenny Adults Can Make Giving Meaningful
Most parents want their children to or services adult children might give a regular basis throughout the year. Remodel old clothes into dress-up understand that Christmas is a time of their older parents: Baby-sitting is not a right of young outfitsfor little girls, ages 3 to 10. personal and meaningful giving. But Many elderly people dislike driving parents nor a duty of grandparents. It Clean and decorate old hats and pur- personal giving is not just for kids. The long distances. Give your elderly does make a wonderful gift. Offer to ses or the little glamour girls. best way to communicate the spirit of parents a weekend of time. Arrange a baby-sit so the parents can enjoy a A piece of old furniture, restored and giving is to practice it ourselves and sitter for your children and take your "getaway" weekend together. refinished, makes a gift which now is the time to think of personal parents to visit a relative or to relax 3. Share your heritage. Buy your becomes a collector's item. If you do and loving gifts we adults might give and sightsee at an interesting nearby parents a tape recorder and some latch hook needlepoint, replace this Christmas. attraction. blank tapes. Explain that the tape someone's worn item with a new 1. Give away a treasure. Perhaps you Almost everyone likes to eat. Give recorder is theirs, but the tapes are to piece of your handiwork, have a picture, a piece of jewelry, a your parents a dinner-of-the-month- be returned to- you, filled with piece of your handiwork. vase, some china you value and plan club membership. Each month you memories of their childhood and 5. Compose your own message of to leave to your son or daughter when take them out to dinner, perhaps at 12 youth which they are to record at their peace and love for your spouse or you die. Why not share that treasure diffrent restaurants, if both you and leisure. othe special loved ones. Use whatever this Christmas while you are alive to they enjoy variety. Taking them to the Collect favorite family recipes not talent you have - writing, drawing, enjoy their, happiness? A "used" gift, theater or to music events are other found in any cookbook. Write them making a collage — to create a per- treasured by the giver and the good gifts. on index cards as a gift for grown sonal message. Your work may never receiver, can be far more meaningful What services might older parents children and children-in-law. be published or hang in a museum, than something from the most elegant give their young married offspring? Give our grown children photo but it will be the most meaningful and store. Young mothers almost never catch up albums of the "good old days." Collect personl gift you can give. 2. Give away services. Almost every on clothing repairs. Grandma could of- pictures of yourself and your family, parent has received a coupon book fer her services one or more days per going back as far as your pictures and (Reader questions on family living from a child, bulging with promises to month to mend or sew. memory allow. Arrange them in an and child care to be answered in print perform such helpful tasks as dish- Cooking and baking specialties make album (include captions, please) for a are invited. Address questions to: The washing and room cleaning. This is not welcome gifts. Give homemade special gift. Kennys, Box 67, Rensselaer, Ind. just for kids. Here are some "coupons" pickles or jam. Offer to bake bread on 4. Restore, re-use and recycle. 47978)
By Carol Farrell Fantasy vs. reality at Christmas
never been another like it. And there In our house, setting up the tree is Christmas SHOULD be, when I stop probably never will be. not just an event, it is usually a trying to FORCE Christmas into some 'Christmas and family are "go- Childhood memories also support catasrophe. We have never quite old mold that never really did exist togethers". The one doesn't seem to our fantasies. We remember only the mastered whatever skill is required to anyway, only then can I appreciate the make a lot of sense without the other. good parts - the fun, the excitement, put the tree in the stand in such a way beauty that is present NOW. But more than any other time of year, the sparkle of the holiday season. as to be sure it would stay there. One Each Christmas has been beautiful. Christmas is the space and the family is Then we knew only the joy of home- year the tree feel three times! I have The reality is good. Trimming the tree the place where our fantasies and our made cookies, of Santa, and gifts that always tried to keep the little children isn't all sweetness and light but it does reality are on a collision course. were exactly what we hoped for. out from underfoot and beyond ear- prove that we and the children are A dozen years ago we experienced a At that time we did not appreciate shot while this part of our fan- normal, imperfect human beings lear- storybook Christmas. We were visiting that we were the beneficiaries of a lot tasy/nightmare was being enacted. By ning to compromise and work my parents in Ohio. Snow began of sacrifice and planning. We didn't the time we get the tree securely sup- together. We have sun instead of falling early Christmas morning and it realize how our parents must have ported by some hopefully-no-too- snow, but many people would gladly was hard to know whether Santa or fought exhaustion to come home and noticeable twice, Pat wants nothing exchange places with us. We do not the snow was a bigger thrill for the bake cookies and shop for special gifts more to do with it and leaves to us the have the whol family with us, but we children. Dinner that day was around after an already long day of work. fun of deciding who will put the most have never been alone. Others have the biggest, most bountiful table I Only now do we see how love com- and prettiest ornaments in place. No always shared our table. It is true I have ever sat at and our entire family bines with hard work to make magic one has ever felt that he was the one have to do most of the cooking, but was there to share it with us. In the for others. to have this privilege, while all six that has always been a source of pride next room was a roaring fire, and from children have felt that they had both and pleasure as well as a privilege. the picture window we could see how Tree-trimming is another of those the least and the yukkiest. But, And finally, while it is very hard to see the wind was whipping up Lake Erie. fantasy events of the holidays. I had allowing for just a bit of children grow beyond Santa (I suffer We savoured every exquisite detail of always envisioned the children happily eaxaggeration, I'll" bet that's what more than they do it seems), it is that day. trimming the tree with us, Christmas most family tree trimming nights are beautiful to realize that they are I have spent every Christmas since carols playing in the background, all of like. growing into a true joy and delight in comparing our celebration with that us standing back admiring both the When I stand back and look at the giving to others. one magic Christmas when everything God and man-made beauty and whole picture, I realize that when I can May you have a REAL and merry fell together with perfection. There has hugging each other. let go of my fantasies about how Christmas!
OPENING PRAYER Family Mght [ Christmas cookies. Christ, Light of the World, ENTERTAINMENT: Shine above me, magnificent is in the bluster of the nor- Birthday to Jesus." Sing Christmas carols. Take turns fet- Shine below me, th winds and is dancing in the sparkling Middle Years Families ting each family member lead a carol. Shine around me. stars these chilly evenings. Turn off all the lights. Each family You might go caroling at the home of a shut-in. Christ, Light of the World, Advent is beckoning us, holding member carries a small lit candle. within the "Promise of Love" that is Choose someone to carry the baby SHARING: Sparkle within me, waiting to flower forth on Christmas, Dance within me, Jesus. Have a procession through the • Share a memory of a favorite Eve. Let us pause and be still so the house singing "Silent Night, Holy Christmas tree from the past. Speak within me, whisperof Advent can reach our ears Command within me. Night" and then place Jesus in the and touch our hearts with its message manger under the tree. CLOSING PRAYER: Christ, Light of the World, - PREPARE. Take me, hold me, Adult Families Oh, God, thank you for this Family ACTIVITY IDEAS: Darken the house and light one can- Night and the warmth and joy we feel Use me, Hold me, Young Families For I love you, Lord Jesus. Amen. die and read aloud the scripture of the this Christmas season. How grateful Plan a birthday party for the baby Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20. we are at Jesus' birthday. Be with us, SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: Jesus. Have a birthday cake, napkins, SNACK TIME: Lord, in our celebration of this great 1 Something marvelous and balloons, and be sure to sing "Happy Cranberry Dunch and homemade dav. Amen. Page 12 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Kids Sing(to pray twice) at Festival
By Jose Alonso The Center also plans to offer karate qualities. Among the iudges were: Voice Spanish Editor courses and philosophy classes taught Ariel Remos, of Diario Las Americas, The Little Havana Community Center by German Munoz, who teaches Carlos Oliva of Common Cause was the setting for a first ever Festival "Philosophy and the Natural Sciences" Records, Frank J. Marcos, director of ot Christian Music recently organized at Miami-Dade Community College. the musical group Clouds, and poet by the Jose Marti Youth Center. The The course tries to dispute the Roxana Maria. purpose of this festival was to unite materialistic theories present in Christian youth so that they will "pray today's society and propose the spirit THE WINNING song, "Reflections," singing." as the essence of man. Professor written by Jorge de Rivero and sung by The 15 songs presented at the Munoz is one of the organizers of the Iris Salazar, will become the theme of festival were originals and were group. the Center until a new song is chosen at next year's festival. judged by a five person panel. The The group composed of youths of Youth center plans to hold a similar many different cultural backgrounds, Participants decided to also form a festival every year, but this year its including three anglos, hopes young musical association. Called "Antor- purpose was to raise funds for a space people will come together at the cen- cha," (The Torch), it will offer concerts where members of the group can ter. and recitals, based on the ideal ot the meet. For the festival, MC's were Leticia center: to bring to the public music THE THEME of the festival was Callava and Rne Giraldo of Channel that is both artistic and spiritual. derived from the writings of St. 23. About 400 people attended. The A live recording of the songs presen- Iris Salazar (left) interprets the festival's Augustin: "To pray singing is to pray songs were judged according to their ted at the festival will be available 1st place song, and Lucia Keli sings her twice " lyrical, literary, musical and spiritual soon. own composition which gained 4th place. Cecilia London Barry Graduation Ceremony St. John Neumann The Christmas Masses' of St. John Mrs. Cecilia London, sister of Fr. A. J. The past executive director master's degrees to 19. Another 14 Neumann, will be celebrated at St. Victor, associate pastor of St. Mark who graduated in August wilt par- John Vianney Chapel at 2900 SW 87th Parish, Pompano Beach, died ot the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Monsignor John F. ticipate in the ceremony. Ave. A special Christmas Concert following a long illness on Dec. 6, featuring a thirteen piece orchestra 1980. Murphy, S.T.D., will be the commen- The December commenecement is will be held on Christmas Eve at 9:30 Fr. Victor was the principal celebrant cement speaker at Barry College, Saturday, Dec. 2Q. the first during Barry's 40th anniversary p.m. in the Chapel. Following the con- of a concelebrated Mass of the school year. Another will be held for cert a Vigil Mass and blessing the Crib Resurrection held at Immaculate Barry will grant baccalaureate degrees to 98 men and women and students graduating in May 1981. will be held at 10:00 p.m. Masses on Conception Church, Clinton, New Jersey. Christmas Day in the Chapel will be 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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By Karen Dorsey Kerygma's, and Encuetnro Juvenil's put passed separate sessions for junior and on successfully in various parts of the senior high students. The Christmas season is here. While Archdiocese. Beyond these programs Deacon Ray Ortega has taken the most people flock to shopping centers there have been two Encuentro's Amanacer One Day Hispanic retreat to prepare for the celebration, youth Misionales, where the youth of our program to eight different parishes all over the Archdiocese have been Migrant Mission Parishes themselves; helping to form a basis for a Parish preparing in another way. Nearly have prepared and sponsored retreat Youth ministry program for our young 1,000 youths and young adults have experiences for their peers. hispanic teenagers. spiritually prepared for the birth of St. Francis of Assisi parish has begun The Hispanic Advent Retreat held at Jesus by attending one of the many a Youth Praise Night in which the St. John Vianney Seminary attracted retreat programs sponsored or sup- youth of the parish are invite to reflect more than 150 young people who ported by the Archdiocesan Office of on- various themes once a month spent their day in prayer, meditation Youth Ministry. These programs in- through song, discussion and prayer. and reconciliation for th Lord's clude Search, Kerygma, Fieri, Encuen- Holy Cross parish in Indiantown, with meeting. tro, Encuentro Misional and Lock-ins. the help of Sr. Joan and their Men's These are just a few of the many ef- While it is encouraging to see our Cursillo Croup sponsored a Lock forts being made by our youth to Youth respond to the many spiritual -In that provided an opportunity for prepare spiritually for Christmas. As programs being offered, it is even the youth of Indiantown to become has been tradition for the past five more gratifying to see so many more aware of the activity of God in years, most parishes are also par- parishes willing to respond to the their lives and their role in the parish ticipating in Operation Santa Claus, an needs of their youth. What makes this church community. effort to collect toys for under- especially exciting is the effort being As a part of a Parish Renewal Week, priviledged children. THEME CAKE, shows theme of St. Francis' made to minister to the youth of the St. Ignatius sponsored a Youth Seren- As we celebrate the birth of Jesus as Youth Praise, with Jamie Walters, Eddie many cultures that make up our Arch- dipity Night in which youth reflected a baby, we must remember that Davis and Connie O'Hara, one of many diocese. on the meaning of the birth of the Lord before he became a man He was a such area youth programs. There have been 12 Searches, Fieri's in their own lives. The night encom- teenager. St. John Vianney gets college status St. John Vianney College Seminary Colleges and Schools visited the remodeling of the present college milestone in the seminary's service to passed yet another milestone in its seminary in April of 1980 to study the residence building will be undertaken the Chuch. history Dec. 12, when it was voted full educational program underway there. this summer so that the college can accreditation as a Level It, Four Year Since becoming a four-year residen- gradually and steadily grow to an "I am grateful to the faculty and staff, Liberal Arts College by the Southern ce program in 1977, the degree of enrollment of 94 students (its present to students past and present and to Association of Colleges and Schools. Bachelor of Arts has been awarded by enrollment limit is 58 students). the many benefactors of this seminary Beginning with its May graduates St. St. Vincent de Paul Seminary using the Father Robert N. Lynch, Rector and who always have and who always will John Vianney will now be able to St. John Vianney campus as an exten- President of St. John Vianney said, on believe in what is being done here." award the degree of Bachelor of Arts sion of the Boynton Beach program. the occasion of the Accreditation: in its own name and its diploma and The campus is at 2900 S.W. 87 Ave. "Our accreditation as a four-year St. John Vianney will award the new credits will be universally accepted At the present time there are 51 liberal arts college by the Southern degree of Bachelor of Arts upon twen- throughout the nation. students enrolled at the college and Association of Colleges and Schools is ty-two students at the May 1981, Begun in 1959, first as a high school studying for the priesthood. Ap- an exciting moment for all of us at the commencement. and later as a high school and junior proximately half are studying for the college. It is a welcome recognition by college, St. John Vianney College Archdiocese of Miami and the rest are a highly respected regional accrediting Seminary has been seeking full ac- studying for six other dioceses in the association that the program of the PARISH SERVICE creditation as a four-year degree gran- United States and Puerto Rico. college seminary is both unique and of STATION GUIDE ting college for several years. An in- A building program is already un- high quality. Complete Car Service stitutional self-study was completed in derway at the College which will see a "Combined with our expansion late 1979 and a six person evaluation new library building ready for oc- program and the great interest being team from the Southern Association of cupancy in the Fall of 1981. Extensive shown in our seminary by many dioceses throughout the South and in the Caribbean, this is just another (VahJv & (deal ST. JAMES FUNERAL HOME, INC. 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Page 14 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Director— named for P. Beach lay ministry
By Sue Blum Holding a B.A. in Religious Studies Lynda and John DiPrima, new-codirectors from Barry College and nearly halfway through the course work for her Master's Degree in the same area of study, Mrs. Juan F. Montalvo has Marriage Encounter couple recently been named Regional Direc- tor for the Office of Lay Ministry from' Palm Beach, Martin, Glades and Hen- join Broward lay ministry dry County. A member of St. Edward's Parish, By Sue Blum county Lay Ministry Program, the Hilda Montalvo says that she "has Mr. and Mrs. John DiPrima of St. DiPrimas will be facilitating the two done all the usual parish work, having Maurice Parish were 'recently named year training program for ecclesial lay served as a CCD teacher, President of Co-Directors of Broward County Of- ministers as well as working on various St. Edward's Women's Guild and Hilda Montalvo fice of Lay Ministry, according to Dr. outreach programs to parishes and established the Library in her parish. Mercedes A. Scopetta, director of the specifically will be assisting with the laity for service to their parish com- ArchdiocesaYi Office of Lay Ministry. Training Program fro Home Visitations IN HER NEW assignment, Hilda will munities. Lynda and John DiPrima, well-known in all parishes. be kept busy coordinating the ac- This can be accomplished by offering in the .Archdiocese as the past "We both feel called to grow deeper tivities of the Office of Lay Ministry in them various seminars or workshops Executive Couple for Marriage Encoun- in our spiritual life as well as a strong the northern end of the Archdiocese. in Leadership Training, Evangelization ter of South Florida, have a rich commitment to share our gift of faitn This will involve recruiting and or any area that the pastor feels his background in ministry a they enter with others," the couple states. "We processing the new candidates for the parish really needs. All of these their new assignment. want to help other lay people become Ecclesial Lay Ministry Program, programs are available through the keeping in close personal contact with Archdiocesan Office of Lay Ministry. LYNDA, a graduate of the University aware of their gifts and their call to ministr the Commissioned Lay Ministers and "Although I was born a Catholic, I of Georgia, has served as a CCD Second Year Candidates, helping them ! teacher, coordinator for the Marriage never went to Catholic schools," Hilda with their ministries, pointing out the replied when asked about her Preparation Program (P.M.I, and resources of the Archdiocese and Engaged Encounter) at St. Maurice . motivation to serve in the Lay Ministry giving them support and en- Program. "When I had my 'true con- Church and served on the Arch- couragement. diocesean Family Enrichment Board version' experience, I decided to fir. >. and Advisory Council of Laity. With another couple, Eleanor and out what catholocism is all about. I feel that the greatest need among- She is presently enrolled in the Mike Robel, she plans to visit every Catholics today is to interiorize their Graduate School of Barry College, Parish in the Territory to explain to the faith so that they may truly become working toward her Master's degree in pastors the Lay Ministry Program, to the Church. My ministry, then, is to Religious Studies. recruit new candidates, and to aid them in informing and forming their proclaim the GOOD NEWS." John, employed by Eastern Airlines in Miami, holds an M.B.A. from New York institute of Technology, and shares much of the same ministerial activities of his wife, in addition to their intensive service with Marriage Encounter, which includes serving as a team couple on the weekend retreats for the past six years, John also serves on the Arc'ndiocesan Evangelization Committee and is a member of the ST. IGNATIUS youth perform a Advisory Board for The Voice. Christmas play, "Star of Wonder" Saturday Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. All are invited, free. Refreshments after; As Co-Directors of the Broward 9999 Military Trail, P.B. Gardens. AID THE POOR -by donating RESALABLE FURNITURE, clothing, merchandise to
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So we are as personally concerned COLLIER COUNTY as you, when we lose a member of our community. BROWARD COUNTY 3196 Davis Blvd. PALM BEACH COUNTY Naples-775-2907 2647 Old Dixie It should ease your grief substantially 2323 North Dixie Hwy. DADE COUNTY Pompano Beach--942-2242 Riviera Beach to know that you will be served not only far beyond Warehouse and Store 845-0562 considerable professional abilities, but with the 513 West Broward Blvd. 2375 Northwest 149th St. 2560 West Gate Ave. sensitivity of a family-minded Catholic Funeral Ft. Lauderdale-462-0716 Opa-Locka West Palm Beach Director and staff. . 688-8601 1090 South 56th Ave. 12003 N.W. Seventh Avenue 538 24th St. Hollywood 989-9548 North Miami West Palm Beach 2124 Hollywood Blvd. 15 S.E. First Avenue MARTIN COUNTY BESS, KOLSKI & COMBS Hollywood- 921-0825 Hialeah 2007 S. Savanna Rd. 19160 West Dixie Hwy. Jensen Beach, Fl. Funeral Mosaic pjus 334-2030 10936 N.E. 5 Avenue, Miami Shores * 757-0362 I / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / page 15 CUBAN CHORALE - The Church and the World Today, weekly telecast of the Archdiocese on V\CKT Channel 7, will feature the Cuban Chorale under the direction of Mrs. Carmen Riera. This is a special Christmas Drogram to be aired on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 9 AM. The Cuban Chorale will also visit Archibishop THE ANNUAL Christmas McCarthy at his residence on Dec. 23 for a special program of pageant of Our Lady of the Christmas music. J Telephone Hotline Lakes Church, "It Came to Pass," will have a one night per- 24 HOURS 305/863-2921 formance on Sunday, Dec. 21 RESPECT LIFE at 8:30 with a cast of over 50 people and a 40-voice choir. It's a Date Archdiocese of Miami The pageant will be presented WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR UNBORN CHILD on the church grounds of the ...and make available these services New Year's Eve • ••• parish at 15801 N.W. 67 Ave., Holy Spirit Council 6032, K of C, 2118 The Women's~Guild of Christ the FREE PREGNANCY TESTS Miami Lakes. The public is in- SW 60 Terr., Miramar, will sponsor a King, 16000 SW 112th Ave., is spon- MATERNITY CLOTHES .AYETTES vited and for further infor- New Year's Eve Dinner-Dance including soring a New Year's Eve party with live band and buffet supper. $7.50 per per- mation, call George Dyer, open bar from 9:00 p.m. til Midnight BABY FURNITURE and continental breakfast for $17^50 son". Time 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Call Director of Music at 558-2202 per person. For information call Pres Irene Pope for reservations., Donations Gnrtafuly Accapted any weekday. 961-3647. 235-2089. Epiphany Woman's Club will again sponsor a New Year's Eve Party, from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., at the parish center. Dancing to the "Tony Martin" Band - midnight buffet of steamship round and all the trimmings as well as hors d'oeuvres and chanpagne toast at midnight. BYOB. Setups and ice provided. Tickets available on first come - first seved basis. Tickets $17.50 each. Reserved tables for eight SAVE AND HAVE available. For tickets and information please call Vicki Watkins, 665-0091 or Linda Smith, 661-8878. It took America about one hundred years to get the savings habit. •••* Holy Family Women's Club is spon- soring a New Year's Eve Dance in their Prior to that time we were dependent on European financing. If Parish Hall, 14500 NE 11th Ave., N. Miami. From 9:00 p.m. W 1:00 a.m., America is to continue to lead the world, individual savings must Music by the Clansmen, Price is $17.50 which includes snacks, party favors, be the answer. cated buffet supper. Set-ups available. BYOB. The general public is invited and tables can be reserved. Please call 1 947-5043. Deadline is Dec. 29, for 5 /4 interest on savings, payable quarterly, (which we will be tickets. paying January 1,1981) is not to be sneezed at. We are anxious, Cathedral Women On Dec. 21, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass and Communion, the Cathedral willing, and able to encourage American independence, which the Women's Guild will hold their meeting in the lower sacristy of the Cathedral. It individual must secure by saving. is at this meeting that gifts for the Christ child are brouhgt - baby clothes for a layette for Birth Right. Secular Franciscans St. Francis Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will meet on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 1:20 p.m., at St. Francis de Sales Church, 600 Lenx Ave., Miami PEOPLES GROUP OF NATIONAL BANKS OF DADE COUNTY Beach. You are invited to join the Fran- ciscan family. OUR FOURTEEN LOCATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Correction The times given in last week's issue PEOPLES FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI SHORES PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, MIAMI for the Christmas Show to be held at 9499 N.E. Second Avenue 3275 N.W. 79 Street Little Flower Church and sponsored by Telephone 757-5511 Telephone 696-0700 Amor en Accion should have read two Branch: 8900 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami shows: 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., only. Branch: Turn West at Collins Ave. and 178 St., Miami Beach Additional information can be obtained PEOPLES LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH MIAMI from Kathy or Marzo Artime, 13490 N.W. 7 Avenue 261-3201. PEOPLES AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH MIAMI Telephone 685-2444 990 N.E. 125th Street Branch: 163 Street and N.W. 13 Avenue Christmas Pageant Telephone 893-6611 (Exit N.W. 12th Avenue, Sunshine Park) The Second Annual Christmas Branch: West Dixie Hwy at N.E. 127 Street Pageant will be presented by the Family Enrichment Program at St. PEOPLES HIALEAH NATIONAL BANK OF HIALEAH Vincent's Parish, 6400 NW 18 St.,Margate PEOPLES FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH 1550 W. 84 Street, Hialeah on Friday and Saturday evenings, Dec. 16051 W. Dixie Highway Telephone 822-9390 19 and 20, at 8:00 p.m. Members of all Telephone 945-4311 Branch: 7625 West 20 Avenue faiths are invited. Branch: 18450 West Dixie Hwy, Ojus (Palmetto Expressway, Exit N.W. 138 Street) In addition to a full cast of parish members a liturgical dance will be ren- dered as an integral part of the perfor- PEOPLES DOWNTOWN NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI mance. 405 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Telephone 371-9641 Branch: 127 N.E. 1st Avenue Southern Trust Band MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION The Southern Trust Band will appear AND FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM at Queen of Peace Hall, St. Timothy Church, Miller Road and 102nd Ave., on Dec. 20, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Donation, $3.00 each. Proceeds go to South Dade Youth Federation Charities. For more information call Ronald Brenner, 274-5749. Page 16 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Call Voice CL4S9RED 754-2651 ; LEQALS-FICTITIOUS NAMES 2A stamp collections 5 PERSONALS tA CRAFTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersig- $50DAYLPN'S ned, desiring to engage in business under PHILIP 0. LEWIS, INC. Wanted U.S. Stamp Collections Soul Searching Message on World (Based on experience)- COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES the fictitious name of INVENTIVE PRINTERS FRAN'S FUN WITH YARNS I Accumulations & Covers Peace & Dynamic Spiritual words: 28 paid fringe benefit days at number P.O. BOX 380081, in the City of 8238 NE 2nd Ave. " NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTY FREE APPRAISALS ospitalization & Life Insurance 31 West 20 Street Riviera Beach Miami, intends to register the said name with 24 hour tape broadcast Call Fatima Mon Fn. 10-5.PM Sat. 10 3 PM A the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade Coun- Call Charles 758-3916 844-0201 Message Center. Basic message... 756-1470 I FAIR HAVENS ty, Florida. 498-1289 Monthly message 498-1287 ^habitation & Retirement Center 511OTS*ACREACE-HA Date at Miami, Floirda, this 24th day of 4A MALLS FOR RENT L Miami Springs November, 1980. George Wesley -Owner Contact Ms. Parrish, D.O.N.I 11/28 12/5-12-19,1980. K of C Hall for rent Weddings & Retired lady would like female IP-AMUSEMENTS. PARTIES, ETC. 12 ACRES ZONED Banquets. (Miami Council 17261 companion to share lovely 2BR 887^-1565 883-4630 SHOPPMG PLAZA STTE 1A ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLE 5644 NW 7 St. 266-1041 home in St. Clement Parish area. "•" SPORT FiSHiNG ~~» ™ CUT ME OUT!! « •564' on Hwy. 1 Will serve The Center for Family Studies, Inc. OPEN GABLES K OF C HALL FOR RENT Age 60—70.Transportation & laun- "HELEN C" Villages of Homestead. Site plan In time for Christmas Weddings, Parties or Banquets dry available. Meals optional. Ask- 947-4081 available. Unusaul gifts All prices 270 Catalonia Ave 448 9242 ings $75 week. Non-smoker pre- CAPT. JOHN CALLAN ELDERCARE Armer E. White, Inc. We buy antiques, rugs & collectables ferred. Call between 1PM & 7PM Residential Care 420 S.Dixie Hwy. One small item or an entire estate CALL: Classified Mrs. Mac 772-1055 Coral Gables, Fl. 33146 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM for the Wei Elderly at... COTTON CANDY Call Gene Chavoustie F.H. HERMAN ANTIQUES Miami: 754-2651 SOCIAL SECURITY BOB & BONNIE O'BRIEN, Adm. 667-1071 If you have been denied benefits, Having a fair or party? PRIVATE-NON PROFIT-LICENSED 1405 Sunset Drive Coral Gables Broward: 525-5157 Barwick Rd. betray Beach 3 Blks. E. Red Road 661-8080 Palm Bch: 833-1971 you should appeal! Responsible You Ring • We Bring Claimants Representative available .498-6500 to help you FREE CONSULTATION. 1-472-423* OCALA Dr. Bernard M. Yoffee. 271-4458. L J 28 BOATS FOR SALE HORSE COUNTRY 10 ACRES Mail an 10 AMUSEMENTS, PARTIES-Broward it. Petersburg. Casa Flotante ONLY 23 SITES AVAILABLE • MODELS 57'x2V. Muelle privado, en Marina PLEASE SAVE FOR REFERENCE 10% deposit reserves your site. If NEW FACES NEEDED FOR £69.000. '1-813-867-8143 Music for all occasions. developer does not perform, to- To: THE VOICE Box. 1059. Miami 33138 ad! COMMERCIALS, FASHION tally refundable. $4,000 per acre. CANDY-KAY ENTERTAINERS TOOL RENTALS 4-5 WORDS 10 yr. terms. No Closing Costs. 1-2 Times $1.20 per line ADVERTISING ADS. Call Ginny 527-5335 OVER 100 LOW RENTAL TOOLS PER LINE Armer E->VhHe, he 420 S. Dixie 3 or more Tlmes..j$1.10 per line or send photos to SMITTYS HARDWARE & PAINT CO. Gables, a 33146. 3 LINES MINIMUM 43 HELP WANTED-BROWARD 12320N.W. 7 Ave. S11-4*81 PUBLICITY & PROMOTIONS Gene Chavoustie DEADLINE MONDAY NOON PRECEDING DATE OF ISSUE •211.W,56.St.N.Y.C. ' DA RETIREMENT HOMES-BROW ARD Please print the enclosed classified ad. Part time ladfes or men. Woik from" Starting Run weeks. Studio 5 D home on new telephone program. RETIREMENT HOME S2-HOMES FOR SALE I enclose $. . in full payment. Office Hours 12-5 P.M. Only. Earn $4, $6, and more $'s per hour. OPENINGS FOR AMBULATORY 983-8313 LADIES & GENTLEMEN CORAL GABLES FINEST I Name oom 3 Meals & Personal Laundry GABLES ESTATE Address _Zip_ Retired American couple in 60's 13 HELP WANTED REASONABLE will manage, do light housekeeping, 123-1726 989-6671 Moor Your Yacht & light maintenance, in exchange, Live-in companion & friend or Full Acre 'of Sequestered Fictitious Name Advertising for furnished Apt. outside Dade Co retired couple, to stay with 41 CONDOS FOR SALE-C GABLES Elegance Plus A Beautiful References exchanged. Write to healthy, widowed 74 yr. old lady WATERFRONT CONDO Large Family Residence 1. All Fictitious Name ads must be paid in advance. The Voice, Box A. P.O. Box 1059 Room, board, plus compensation Only $675,000 BRICKELLAVE 1 The ad will run lour consecutive weeks Miami, Fl. 33138 to manage 3 Br. home in lovely Armer E. White, Inc. OWNER FINANCED Gabfes area. References. 420 S. Dixie Hwy. C. Gables 3. At end of 4 weeks we will send advertiser 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 20% Down CALL 238-3207 Call Gene Chavoustie notarized Proof of Publication by mail. SA NOVENAS payment, no qualifying. Owner 667-1071 Eves. 757-7744 4. Rate: $25. No charge for Notarized Proof of Publication. to hold mortgage.Only $162,500 Thanks to St. Jude for favor Opening at the Chancery. Please call Gene or Grace S244OMES FOR SMC -NE received. C.M.J. Fictitious Name:: English speaking person for office Chavoustie, Assocs. Armer E. White, Inc. Realtor.421 S. Dixie work. Typing, filing & answering L-et our experienced Staff Address Thanks to St. Jude & St. Anthony Hwy.Coral Gables, a 667-1071 phone. Good benefits. Please call A-ssist you to invest, Owner's Name for prayers answered. Publication Or 757-7744. Weekends & Eves 757-6241 Ext. 245 S-ell, rent or buy. Address promised. C.G. 6 CONDOS FOR RENT-NE C-all us for free appraisal _Phone Mature lady to work in small WATER-WAY. TOP LOCATION H-ave a Heavenly Holiday Season. Thanksgiving to St. Jude for favors Retirement Home. Salary, room & Lasch Realty Broker 757-4509 Mail To: P.O. Box 1059. Miami 33138 Jnfurnished, 2BR. 2 Bath. Pool. granted" Publication promised. L.8. board. Call after 4PM. 989-6671 9165 Park Drive Miami Shores \irih DEADLINE PHONE MONDAY NOON /Business Service Guide ?ci 754-2651 •MEAL COATING ATTORNEYS M-AUTO SALVAGE DADE •0 HANDYMAN-SHOWAWD PAINTING, beautifully done, finest «0 REUOIOU8 ARTICLES paints. Neat, clean & reasonalbe. ST. PAULS CATHOLIC" JACK'S IMPERIAL ASPHALT. INC. **••••••••••••• WRECKED- JUNK LATE MODEL WALTER HAGAN Free Estimates 475-9169 BOOK & FILM CENTER Seal coating (2 coats) Asphalt + REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS -fc CARS WANTED HIGHEST PRICES HOME ft MARINE REPAIRS Bibles • Missals • Religious Articles Patching • 771-0030 . From $135 . PAID 235-7651 711-4141 Mon. Sat 8:30 AM to 6 PM RONALD GARON CO. INC. 60 SLIPCOVERS-D»Of~ Other fees quoted on request ; ftee Parking in back ot building Painting • Interior/Exterior 2700 Bis. Blvd. 573-1618 * Daniel Doscher, Attorney * m- BICYCLES SALES b SERVICE « MOVING fr STORAGE Papering • Pressurize.d roof CUSTOM MADE cleaning & painting • Patching *9703 S. Dixie Hwy. 661-0424* «0-REFRIGERATION SLIPCOVERS « cushions •••••••••••*••• NORTHSIDE BIKE SHOP plaster • Professional work at Made with your material or ours RALEIGH BICYCLES MOVING & DELIVERY prices you can AFFORD!! MLS. REFRIGERATION CO ccNo 61094 9 SERVICING ALL BRANDS References given Insured Flat rate. Immediate Service. Gerry Work done on your premises 13715 NW 7 AVE 688 4991 751-8092 Eves. 754-4056 CALL JACK -8611482 Lang 651-0617 FREE ESTIMATES 754 2583 GETS SOSKNS MORE « DMVEWAVS4MAMI TRY SAMMY & WILLOW 60 PAPK HANGING •0-ROOFING OADE It BROWD BUSINESS! 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Good quality work- COMPLETE PLUMBING SERVICE 887-6716 60 VENETIAN BUND SERVICE • COMMEROAL • RESIDENTIAL « GENERAL MAINTENANCE 21 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES Licence & Ins 771-6206 ROOF REPAIRS STEADCRAFT BUNDS AARON AUTO AIR CONDITIONING 1 REASONABLE RATES "DON'T FUSS CALL GUS Phil Palm Venetian Blinds, Riviera 1" blinds, Complete line of Repairs and New GUSCANALES Plumbing Parts. GM "Ford/Chrysler Evaporators Plumbing Electrical Carpentry Painting Custom shades,old blinds refinished REPAIRS & Joseph Devlin Roof Repairs Compressors Clutches Just like AC Units Sprinkler Systems Installations NON UNION -Free Estimates (Repaired your home.lalousie door Types Water Filters Appliance Repairs House & roof cleaning & painting. ALTERATIONS Member Little Flower Parish Factory in dash installation cc-2476 CALL 891 8576 & window steel guards. 1860NW95SI. 6914991 Cabinet Work Tile Work Fast, Neat. Douglas 665-5887 Licensed. Reas. 666-6819 .1151 NW 117 ST. 688-2757 NEW! 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With characteristic insight, the short-story writer insisted: The church is for sinners. Jesus faced the same problem and answered similarly. He was attacked for consorting with sinners. But he insisted he had come for those who needed salvation. A great many people have difficulty with this notion. Remem; ber the older brother in the biblical story about the prodigal son? The older brother complained about the generous treat- ment given by his father to the repentant younger brother who had finally come home. The story is a reminder: God has the most needy in mind. All parishes and their people face a common danger. They could become complacent, all ready to complain about the presence of someone they feel is not measuring up. Priests have often been criticized for spending too much time with the troublesome youth in the parish or with families suf- fering many problems or with the young woman or man whose life has gone into a human and moral tailspin. Again, in a time of church renewal such as the present there is a danger that zeal will turn inside out, that people who do not give evidence of really profound commitment to the church will be regarded, somehow, as not real members of the chur- ch. This danger can even appear among some people who have participated in very good movements in the church. Marriage Encounter, Cursilio, the charismatic renewal and other old and new movements, have contributed greatly to the church's life. They have helped people to make deeper, more lasting commitments to the Lord and to others. The church would be much poorer without these activities. But a danger arises if people who have benefited from these and other movements suggest, however unintentionally, that those who have not participated in them are lesser members of the church. The church challenges people and the challenge needs to be felt keenly. At the same time, the church is a community of reconciliation, a place where people can always experience the patience and love of Christ. A difficult balance is sought by the whole church in this area. The difficulty can be seen when current efforts to prepare people to receive a sacrament for the first time — Communion, confirmation, preparation of parents for their child's baptism - are considered. the celebration of all these sacraments has benefited because of the care given to preparing people and helping them understand how the reception of a sacrament is related to their own commitment and faith. A PROBLEM CAN develop, however, if it is suggested that reception of a sacrament expresses something already achieved, in such a way that it is'forgotten how sacraments are acts of Christ and of the church community that help people achieve new levels of faith and commitment. The extremes in these matters are far apart: not challenging people at all, on the one end; excluding large numbers because of their inadequate commitment, on the other end. These extremes are rare. In the center, the line been urging people on to Christian commitment and making the church an elite church is more difficult to draw. Efforts in these matters require considerble wisdom. By Father John J. Castelot associate with immoral people. They had very conveniently In First Corinthians, Chapter 5, St. Paul had to deal with a concluded that this was an impossible exaggertion. They would messy case of incest in the Christian community. Having have to resign from the human race, drop out of society. disposed of the matter in no uncertain terms, he now turns to Paul agrees, but insists that he was not referring to such people something which disturbs him even more than the affair itself: in general, but only to immoral members of the Christian the attitude of the community toward the incident. community. What outsiders do is not the business of the Early in the chapter he alluded to this: "Still you continue to Christians; God will take care of them. But the conduct of No be self-satisfied, instead of grieving and getting rid of the offen- fellow Christians is very much their business. der!" Now he returns in deadly earnest: "This boasting of yours THE COMMUNITY is supposed to be a haven from the im- is an ugly thing. Do you not know that a little yeast has its effect moral pressures of a twisted value system. The mutual support all through the dough?" of the people is designed to provide an atmosphere where private FOR PAUL there is no such thing as a "private" sin. Every ac- they can breathe the air of freedom and grow in true humanity tion of a Christian affects the whole communityfor good or for as true images of God. ill. The community is an organic body; one cannot have "just" a Such a community, in its turn, will be a beacon inviting a sin toothache or "just" an upset stomach. In either case the whole distraught society to come and find peace. The Christian com- body is miserable. munity cannot fulfill this vocation if it is itself distraught, im- He had written an earlier letter (now lost) telling them not to prisoned in the same value system as society. Page 18 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE /Friday, December 19,1980 / Changing perspectives The boy rather awkwardly took a father and recalled that they did, after seat near the back of the church. He all, get over it. and his father were late for Mass. This Both, in entirely different ways, was the church where the boy was thought about their profound in- baptized, received his first Com- volvement in each other's lives. Both munion. Now he was 17 and right at realized that they would not want that the moment he was in a turmoil. involvement to simply become He wore rumpled jeans and yester- something of the past. day's shirt. Feelings of confusion, The son reflected on some of his anger and regret kept rushing through own aspirations in life, knowing that him as he remembered his father's his father had hopes for him too. anger and their argument. There were times, both knew, when His father sat down next to him. They the two sets of aspirations conflicted. hadn't spoken on the way to church. Expectations brushed up against ex- The father too was confused at the pectations, one perspective on the moment. The boy had badly broken world crossed paths with another per- his curfew last night. But the father spective on the world. knew his own strong reaction was THE BOY and his father knew they caused by more than that. The in- weren't alone with such occurences. cident brought some hidden anger to Other families, friends, even whole the surface. communities could experience con- The boy realized his lifestyle was a flicts for similar reasons. bit afield from his father's wishes right There was a sense in which the boy now. But like many teen-agers, he felt and his father seemed to push and pull his father didn't understand him. He at each other's lives, posing future wondered how much his father would ideals for one another, on the one like him if he really did understand. hand; lacking patience, lacking enough THE FATHER knew his son wanted to time for one another, on the other be understood. As a matter of fact, the hand. father wanted to be understood too, During the prayers of the faithful that day, someone prayed aloud for a special intention. The father and his son did, at least, hear that person's voice. They each had their own special ch. One friend told of a funny item in context. intentions. In their own ways, each the morning newspaper. The father The difficulty they had with each hoped for a not-too-difficult way out and his son managed to laugh - a lit- other from time to time wasn't being of their presnt difficulty and into a bet- tle. erased. But bit by bit it was beginning ter relationship. On the way home in the car, father to seem different, less all- and son exchanged a few words. Each encompassing. They were beginning THe Mass ended. They rose to leave. could feel that time was doing what to remember some of the other im- Some friends came over to the boy time often does in families. It was put- portrnt things that bound them and his father in the back of the chur- ting their big problem into a different together. -A cathedral parish By Dan Morris When we told good friends of ours in the Northwest Sunday-deep. A kind of liturgy of ministry and concern that we had accepted a job in Oakland, Calif., the first and support ties the parish into a unique Christian thing they said was, "have you been to the cathedral community. yetr Little did we know then that we would shortly FATHER OSUNA, Father Galvin, and other members become something like adopted members of that of the cathedral staff agree that the community that parish. now exists was drawn together through the Mass. The by his son. The pressures of work, the ST. FRANCIS de Sales Cathedral in the Oakland enthusiastic and prayerful celebration of the Eucharist problems of family finances, the diocese has become something of a center for liturgy was the catalyst. Now, however, the Sunday demands placed on his time - the students. A recent conference of pastoral musicians, celebration is a reflection of the life of the Cathedral's father wanted his son to comprehend for example, concluded a three-day convention in San community as well. these things. Francisco by traveling across the bay to celebrate its The boy was getting older. His father closing liturgy at St. Francis de Sales. St. Francis de Sales is located in a low-income, wanted the best for him. What's more, Liturgy students from Berkeleys theology schools multiracial part of downtown Oakland. Father Galvin the father remembered his own are often seen at the cathedral. Visiting priests from all describes the parish as "a primarily adult community mistakes and lived in some fear his son over the country show up incognito and borrow ideas and a cross section of every segment of American would make similar mistakes. He wan- for their own parishes. society." ted his own experience in life to help his son. "But the story that doesn't get told about He's accurate. Affluent, not-so-affluent, black, white, Soon this boy would leave home, for St. Francis de Sales Cathedral is that its brown, married, single, older and young - all are found in the parish. People come to this cathedral college or for work. The father was parish life is more than Sunday-deep. A concerned about' that approaching from suburbs as far as 40 Or 50 miles away. moment, wondering if he had done kind of liturgy of ministry and concern and The parish community reaches out to its own mem- enough for the boy, hoping he had. support ties the parish into a unique bers as well as the wider community in a numberof Christian community." ways. The parish operates a complex ministry to the "Hoping," that was the word. The aging program, a prison ministry, prayer groups, adult education classes and an active St. Vincent de Paul father was hoping that his own For the past half-dozen years the parish has been led group among other programs. sometimes clumsy efforts to reach out by Father Donald Osuna, justly acclaimed an expert in to his son would be understood. At liturgical affairs. When he arrived, the parish com- Parishioners recently joined with a neighboring Bap- this moment, this father's relationship munity was said to be somewhat in disarray. The with his son seemed less than suc- tist community to sponsor refugees from Argentina. cathedral administrator, Father Michael Galvin, is This parish also has days of recollection "for ushers, cessful. blunt. "When Father Osuna started here, there was Neither father nor son heard much for lectors, for ministers of Communion, or acolytes," no community." notes Father Galvin, adding that the choir has made said at the altar that Sunday. This wasn't Led by Father Osuna, the parish staff poured its a regular Sunday for them. For them, weekend retreats as a group. energies into the Sunday liturgies. The choir is superb. The young priest says: 'The people here know that this Mass was a needed moment to sit The music selection is appropriate. The liturgy, from down quietly, to think. their ministry is important. They respond to beginning to end, possesses a tangible unity. Readings challenges. And yet its not a stagnant community; it's The father remembered an are clear and understandable. Homilies are bright, ad- argument he'd had as a teen-ager with still exploring, reflecting and is very open to challenge. dressed to people's lives and remarkably brief. "My own experience is that there is a special at- his own father. The son remembered But the story that doesn't get told about St. Francis an earlier argument he'd had with his homeness here," he adds. "People are accepted as de Sales Cathedral is that its parish life is more than they are." / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Page 19 By Hilda Young . Christmas is leaving for Midnight Mass at 11:30 and finding out everybody else left at 11:15. Christmas is substituting a plastic tyrannosaurus for one of the camels in the crib scene because the last time anyone saw the camel, Michael had it in his mouth. Christmas is unsnarling tinsel from the vacuum cleaner rolles. Christmas is racing checks to the bank on pay day. Christmas is staring at that monument of color and light known as a Christmas tree through the eyes of a 4-year-old. Christmas is borrowing candies from the camping gear for the Advent Wreath. Christmas Is the kiss of a snowflske. Christmas is Scotch tape, scissors, smashed baws, reusing ribbons, wrinkled wrapping paper •- and packaging that iast gift in birthday paper because you're ail otst of the other, but it's 'esus' birthday so that's OK. Christmas is a good excuse to make new friends, patch up old friendships, give thanks for the ones of the past, and look for the ones that lurk in some of the most unlikely faces. Christmas is the smile that comes to your face when you look into the plastic eyes of the infant Jesus and feel the flesh and blood touch of the living Christ in your soul. A quiet evening before Christmas By Katharine Bird its memory reminds us of a happy sonal fancy, can provide hours of they genuinely enjoy. Advent is the NC News Service evening together. pleasure. time to prepare, to make things ready Celebrating the last week of Advent. Directions for gingerbread houses 4. Other ornaments' easy to con- for Christ. How can Christians follow John's can be found in popular magazines. struct include strings of popcorn or One way to prepare for the one who example and prepare for the coming Or, look for a recipe book for Christ- cranberries to hang on a. Christmas is to come is by making room in our celebration on Christmas day? What mas celebrations at your publrc library tree. One note of caution: In some lives for each other. can be done to heighten family unity or in a bookstore. families, cranberries work better; the and friendship? 2. Some families may prefer to bake popcorn seems to disappear before it. Plan to set aside one evening, cookies. Children often want to make gets to the tree. perhaps Sunday, to spend with your favorite people - your own family and "Plan to set aside one evening, perhaps a Sunday, to spend with relatives, friends, neighbors _- those your favorite people - your own family and relatives, friends," people with whom you celebrate life's joys and sorrows. neighbors - those people with whom you celebrate life's joys and Plan an evening of work and fun. sorrows/ Perhaps begin with a prayer at the Ad- vent wreath. Then plan to work the same cookies every year, perhaps 5. Spend an evening together making together baking special goodies for instinctively seeing this as a way of various items to give away to friends Christmas. Some can only be made building family holiday traditions.. and neighbors. One neighbor gives shortly before Christmas. Sometimes families make ethnic and busy friends a selection ofcookies on 1. One year my children and I baked national specialties such as the Belgina a Christmas plate. Another makes a and assembled a gingerbread house. waffle cookies my mother-in-law used decorative tree from- rows of gum- This takes a great deal of time and to make. drops, toothpicks and a styrofoam patient effort. But my children loved it 3. Other families may decide to bake tree form. and we all enjoyed seeing the cookies to hang on the Christmas tree. During the last days before Christ- sparkling house on the dining room Cutting out dough in the shape of mas, the hectic pace of life can easily table all through the season. Now, trees, stars, bells and reinders, baking crowd out the time for friends and long after our creation has crumbled, and decorating them according to per- families to be together in ways that Page 20 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / DICIEMBRE 19,1980 Publicacion oficial catolica de la Arquidiocesis de Miami, 6201 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fla. 33138, Tel: 758-0543. Condena el Papa La iAIeluya! Ha Nacido Violencia Otra Vez el Salvador Vaticano.- En un largo discur- que se dice estan en curso de es un fruto muy amargo de la so a los participantes del transformacion, ese tipo de confusion de ideas..." y definio Congreso Nacional de Juristas dialectica con frecuencia es la violencia como la "violacion" Catolicos celebrado en Roma, presentado por'cuantos creen de la dignidad humana. bajo el titulo "Violencia y que se puede y debe reformar- Refiriendose a la no-violencia Derecho", cuyo tema se las estructuras por medios sefialo que no basta su vision discutieron, el Santo Padre pacfficos y por cuantos creen negativa, sino que el pen- reafirmo que "no se puede que se puede edificar una samiento cristiano le da un construir una sociedad solo sociedad mas justa y humana alcance positivo, "veneer el sobre le principio negativo de despues del aniquilamiento mal con el bien", a fin de con- la no-violencia (no oponer total, violento, de dichas tribuir a la edificacion de "la violencia a la violencia) ni tam- estructuras. civilizacion del amor" poco podra edificarse una "La ideologla de la violencia propuesta por pablo VI. sociedad sin derecho y sin estado". El Pontffice, refiriendose a la Lennony la Musica Liturgica "etema dialectica entre Nueva York (NC)- El asesinato tribucion que este cejebre posiciones conservadoras y el 8 de diciembre del com- grupo hizo a la musica con- movimientos innovadores" dijo positor de los "Beatles" John temporanea, la religiosa in- que, en las sociedad actuales, Lennon puso de relieve la con- cluida. Sor Jane Marie Perrot, de la Asociacion Nacional de Musicos Religiosos, dijo que la UN MENSAJE DE AMOR musica de los Beatles "influyo mucho en los cantos folkloricos introducidos en la liturgia despues del Segundo Concilio Vaticano." Charlie Martin, compositor y comen- tarista, dijo que de 1965 a 1971 la musica de los Beatles maduro en contenido, y agrego que John Lennon "planteo en la letra de sus canciones muchas cuestiones validas y fue un critico de la sociedad." Tam- (Prologo del Evangelio de San Juan) bien se ha hecho publico que 1 En el principio existia el Verbo y el Verbo estaba en Dios y el el joven compositor ayudaba Verbo era Dios... 4en El estaba la vida y la vida era la Luz de los generosamente en obras de hombres, sluz que brilla en las tinieblas... caridad religiosas, entre ellas 9EI Verbo era la verdader luz que alumbra a.todo hombre que un refugio para jovenes sin viene a este mundo; 10 y el Verbo vino al mundo... n Vino a los hogar de los Franciscanos y un suyos... 12 a los que le recibieron les dio potestad de llegar a ser hospital infantil de las her- manas de la Caridad. La viuda hijos de Dios. Yoko Ono confirmo que su 14 El Verbo se hizo carne y habito entre nosotros; y nosotros Fundacion del Espiritu (capital vimos su gloria, gloria del Unigenito del Padre, lleno de gracia y $100,000) daba fondos a am- deverdad. bas, lo mismo que al Ejercito de 16 De su plenitud recibimos todos gracia sobre gracia ...v la gra- Salvacion, la Casa San Bar- cia y la verdad vienen por Jesucristo. nabas, y obras protestantes de , asistencia social. El refugio jAleluya! [Gloria a Dios en las Alturas y paz en la tierra a los atiende a unos 15,000 hombres de buena voluntad! (Aleluya! muchachos y muchachas,- el hospital tiene 200 pacientes. AVISO IMPORTANTE PIDE MONS. WYSZYNKY DEJEN La semana proxima, con motivo de las fiestas navidenas, no sera EN PAZ A POLONIA editado The Voice/La Voz. The Voice/La Voz desea a todos las Paris (NC)- En una entrevista bendiciones de Dios Padre y de Nuestro Senor Jesus. con Le Figaro, el arzobispo de Varsovia Y Gniezrio, cardenal Stefan Wyszynsky, ha pedido a los gobiernos extranjeros-que Arzobispo Bendecira no intervengan en los asuntos internos de Polonia. hay temores de una intervention Estatuas en Cementerio militar sovietica contra los El dfa 20 de Diciembre, a las Tambien alii bendecira una polacos, que lograron recien- 10 a.m., el Arzobispo de estatua de Nuestra Sra. de la temente cristalizar el derecho a Miami, Mons. Edward McCar- Caridad del Cobre, Patroria de El regalo de Navidad de los Catolicos del Sur de la Florida a su sindicatos libres. El cardenal, thy bendecira, en el cemen- Cuba. comunidad, es un mensaje de amor que llegara a ellos a traves de que apoyo al movimiento, terio Our Lady of Mercy, la Todos los fieles de la cintillos adhesivos en las defensas de los autos: ";Dios Te Ama! Tu agrego que un pronto estatua en granito de Cristo Arquidiocesis estan invitados a Resucitado, recientemente Iglesia Catolica", impreso en rojo y bianco sobre vinil. Seran reconocimiento de esos sin- estas bendiciones. El cemen- dicatos ayudara a "restablecer esculpida, en memoria de los terio Our Lady of Mercy esta distribuidos en las parroquias y escuelas catolicas de (os ocho el equilibrio social y a nor- obispos y sacerdotes en- situado en 11411 NW Calle 25, condados de la Arquidiocesis de Miami. malizar la economia del pais." terrados en dicho cementerio. Miami. Miami, Florida /LA VOZ / Viernes, Diciembre 19,1980 / Pagina 1A iisiasisisisistsisisisisiEnsisisi&ftBisisisi^^ Liga Catolica Carta a Santa Claus Descubre Querido Santa: Porque el Reino de Dios hemos de construirlo "todos nosotros" Desde mi ninez aprendi que el dador de todos Ios bienes no en la Tierra, dandole oportunidad de aprender al ignorante, en a Farsante eres tu ni Ios Reyes Magos sino el Senor Dios, Padre Todomiseri- Africa o en America, para que se ayude a si mismo. Mostrando Milwaukee (NC) - Al cabo de cordiosofdel total de sumisericordiabrota su omnipotencia). An- justicia misericordiosa en nuestro trato con Ios demas, en la una investigacion, la Liga tes le pedia a Ios Reyes segun nuestras tradiciones, ahora a ti en ciudad o en el campo. Que el que posee una fabrica o negocio Catolica de Derechos Civiles y el destierro. comprenda que el dinero lo hace socio del negocio pero que si el Religiosos informa que el autor Sin embargo, aqui o alia, les hemos pedido porque gozan de "otro socio", la mano de obra, la fuerza que produce no trabaja de una campana anti-catolica gran influencia ante El por haber sido vuestras vidas terrenas poco puede producir un monton de billetes y el solo poco podria que incluye la difusion de imagen de Su misericordia. Por eso te escribo esta carta; lo que hacer; que comprenda que capital y trabajo son socios en la em- historietas comicas, "Alberto," pido es bien simple, confiando interpongas tu influencia para presa y por lo tanto el beneficio deber ser repartido con equidad. no fue nunca sacerdote jesuita que me sea concedido. Y sobre todo, que comprendamos que la meta de nuestros como alega. Documentos de Siempre me abrumo el pensar que mientras yo tenfa cumplidos esfuerzos, de nuestra inteligencia, debe ser el bien comun de superiores jesuitas en Espafia toda clase de caprichos, habta otros de mi misma edad que todo el genero humano sin distincion de razas rii banderas. Que dicen que Alberto Rivera no carecieran de lo mas elemental para subsistir. Los afios han cuando nos sentemos a la mesa repleta de alimentos recordemos fue ordenado ni declarado pasado y hoy no estoy en edad para carticas a Santa ni a Ios Reyes a Ios que pasan hambre y pensemos que hemos hecho para cam- miembro de esta orden en la pero aun creo en vuestra influencia con el Creador y Dador de biar esta realidad. Que ante nuestra mesa de trabajo recordemos decada de Ios 1960, fechas que todo. Y aqui mi peticion. con orgullo sano que "un hermano nuestro" va a disfrutar de lo dio Rivera. La Liga envio copias Pide al Sefior que "la Luz que vino al mundo para iluminar a Ios que producimos, dandole a la tuerca las vueltas que requiere y no a la editorial Jack T. Chick, que hombres", Cristo Mesias, ilumine a cuantos necesitan.de Su luz dos menos. Que al valorar el producto de nuestra fabrica se niega a retirar las historietas para hacer de este mundo un lugar para disfrute y gozo de todos tengamos presente el bienestar y el justo precio al consumidor y de la circulacion entre grupos Ios seres humanos y no de unos pocos, en paz y cristiana her- no cuanto mas extra podamos amontonar en el banco. protestantes. Rivera, quien llama a la iglesia catolica el an- mandad. Un lugar donde el amor rija la conducta y la misericordia Dile al Senor, querido Santa, que El sabe todos Ios anhelos de guie la justicia. ticristo y a Ios superiores sus buenos hijos, que "necestamos mas obreros en su campo" y jesuitas "comunistas" es un far- Se que son muchos Ios que reconociendo que la miseria, la in- que se lo piden confiando en la promesa de Jesus: "cuando dos o justicia y el dolor existen dedican parte de su tiempo a llevar sante que trata de explotar a mas reunidos pidan en mi nombre, les sera concedido." Ios protestantes. alivio a Ios necesitados. Se tambien que Dios permite miseria en Una peticion mas, una sola, una vez mas. Que me ayude a vivir un punto para probar a Ios que tienen de todo en otro sitio; el como vivio Jesus, desde el pesebre hasta el calvario; porque tam- dolor y las penas para que el que goza de alegria y salud muestre bien he aprendido que Su vida es la vida de todo hombre y que Nuevo Librito su compasion y asf en todo lo demas. He puesto de mi parte lo quien huye de su cruz encuentra otra mayor. que he podido, como tantos otros de Sus hijos, pero la miseria jQue Dios te Bendiga, Santa, por tantas ilusiones satisfechas! del P. F. Santana sigue, la orfandad continua, la soledad de Ios viejos es mas paten- jQue Ios bendiga Dios, Hombres Sabios del Oriente, porque Un folleto titulado "La Familia te ahora que nunca antes. Jamas pedi a Dios riquezas ni fama ni adoraron al Nino pobre y desnudo y lo colmaron de regalos! y el Sacramento de Ios Enfer- gloria, sino humildad, fe, paz y salud y que multiplicara sus bienes Te admira, mos" acaba de ver la luz. Este para que Ios llevaramos a Ios que nada tienen. Jose P. Alonso es el segundo librito del Rev. P. Francisco Santana, parroco 1515I5l5lSl5tSl5lSEI51515l515\51515M^ asociado de St. Kevin, editado por Publicaciones Claretianas BAILE DE FIN DEANO en su coleccion Guadalupe. El Grabaciones Catolicas "Jesus Te Ama" primero trato sobre el Del Movimlento Bautismo. La Srta. Connie Nodarse, M. Sp. S. (D.S.E.) del Instituto de tor internacional de Impacto Recomendamos la lectura del creadora de Grabaciones Sagrada Escritura de Mexico. Renovation en el Espiritu San- librito por cuanto explica Catolicas "Jesus Te Ama", un to, "Retiro para Servidores y El Movimiento Impacto anun- cia su gran Baile de Fin de Ano claramente el mal compren- servicio de propagacion de la Tambien tiene para entrega Laicos" (Sto. Domingo, Sept. dido sacramento de enfermos, Palabra y de experiencias de inmediata Ios tapes "Seminario 1980), en espanol. La Srta. No- el 31 de Diciembre en el auditorio de la Parroquia Little calificado por muchos como un Directores Espirituales y de Vida en el Espiritu Santo", darse tiene muchos mas tapes sacramento para moribundos Teologos al cuall ella llama "mi por Mons. Alfonso . Uribe de conocidos teologos y Flower, Anastasia 1270, Coral Gables. La donation para este en su ultimo minuto, en ministerio de tapes", tiene a la jaramillo, obispo de Sonson- oradores sagrados. muchos casos se hallan ya in- disposition de sacerdotes y Rio Negro, Colombia. Del P. baile es de $40 por pareja e in- Los interesados pueden pedir cluye cena, sidra, uvas, gorros y conscientes. ministros laicos el Curso Biblico Carrillo Alday "Retiro para Ser- mas information escribiendo a P. Santana habla de las en 18 'cassettes' por el Rev. •vidores" (Santo domingo, Sept., matracas. Mas informes Grabaciones Catolicas "Jesus pueden obtenerse por Iostradiciones catolicas de la Padre Salvador Carrillo Alday, 1980), y del Rvdo. Padre Te Ama", P.O. Box 350206, familia hispana, de su union y la Thomas Forrest, C.SS.R., direc- telefonos 595-6684 y Miami, Florida 33135 . 264-8850. reverencia que siempre hemos tenido por nuestros "viejecitos" de la actitud ante la enfer- medad y la muerte y del papel importantisimo de estas penas humanas en el proceso de salvacion. 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Pagina 2A /Miami, Florida /LA VOZ / Viernes, Diciembre 19,1980 Para Decidir Hace Falta Conocer... Por Ana Rodriguez Hay una Oficina que Ayuda a las mujeres embarazadas ayudar de alguna manera. Christopher Gomez, Tienes 15 anos, o 30; eres la Oficina de Respeto a la Vida. pero van informadas de las La Oficina cuyos gastos son seminarista voluntario en la soltera o estas casada; viven en Estos servicios proveen hogar complicaciones de tal pagados por los fondos de la Oficina dice que "aun los an- Miami o estas pasando unos para la rriujer embarazada que proposito, segun la Sra. John- colecta anual en las parroquias cianos pueden ayudar bastante dias en la ciudad. Estas em- no tiene a donde ir, education son. Ella da enfasis a la impor- y con donaciones de los tejiendo ropitas y organizando barazada y no quieres estarlo. sobre cuidado del bebe, salud tancia de esta informacion Caballeros de Colon e in- los articulos donados y orando. Necesitas ayuda y ^a donde y nutrition, cuna y ropitas, porque "si eligen sin saberlo dividuales, es ya muy pequefia. Otros dos seminaristas trabajan puedes dirigirte? Quizas solo transporte at hospital y a la todo no han hecho una real Se esta haciendo una adicion tambien en la Oficina. desees alguna informacion consulta del medico. Tambien election". La mayoria de las que estara abierta para el en- Los trabajadores voluntarios sobre los diferentes metodos son referidas a otras agencias, que dan a luz dan los bebes en trante mes de Enero. de Respeto a la Vida se sienten de control de natalidad. ;A si lo requiere el caso, que adoption pero hay otras que Todos lo que laboran aqui optimistas en la batalla que donde ir? pueden brindarle ayuda deciden quedarse con ellos. tambien estan de acuerdo en estan librando contra el aborto. Sobre dos anuncios muy adicional. que necesitan mas voluntarios; La Srta. Israel dice que "ellos grandes y atractivos en las "Llegan aqui perdidas, in- enfermeras, doctores, familias (los aborcionistas) son los que paginas amarillas para "ter- "Cualquier cosa que ellas seguras", dice la Sra. Ros, "y que abran sus hogares como estan preocupados". puedan necesitar, nosotros lo minacion de la prerlez", hay un despues de tener al nifio 'algo albergue temporal, mas trans- Las Oficinas de Respeto a la pequeno anuncio que dice proveeremos", dice Carolyn se abre en ellas' ". Deciden portes, mas visitadores para ir Israel, una de las voluntarias. Vida estSn situadas en 18340 simplemente "We Care" (A terminar sus estudios y con- a las casas de las muchachas NW 12 Avenida y el telefono nosotros nos importa). Es de la "Las tratamos como adultos", seguir un trabajo. "Sienten una embarazadas y ayudarlas arlade Delia Ros, BSW, es 653-2921. Toda donacjon, Oficina de Respeto a la Vida de nueva responsabilidad hacia la despues en el cuidado del especialmente de bebe o la Arquidiocesis Catolica de trabajadora social de la oficina. criatura y es tremendo el cam- bebe. "No hay talento que no La sefiora Johnson anade, cunas, es bienvenida y Miami cuyo personal en- bio que se opera en ellas". se utilice". Todos pueden agradecida. trenado y voluntario dice que a "Queremos ayudarlas a Servicios de Emergencias se ellos si les importas tu y tu niRo ayudarse a si mismas. Las vera pronto suplerAentado por por nacer las 24 horas del dia, ayudamos a hacer la decision, un Fondo de Emergeneia para los siete dias de la semana. pero no hacemos la decision Embarazadas llamado "Fondo por ellas". "Hemos comprobado que si Guadalupe" porque Ntra. Sra. nosotros ofrecemos un sistema Los empleados de la oficina de Guadalupe es la Patrona de de apoyo moral y material a las no saben exactamente a cuan- los nifios por nacer. El fondo ayudara a sufragar los gastos iEstreno en Estados UnidosI mujeres que creen tener tas mujeres han ayudado desde 1BOLETOS EN VEHTA AHORA! problemas debido a su em- que abrieron la oficina hace un del cuidado pre-natal y del par- barazo, ellas haran una elec- afio, pero estiman que alcanza to a aquellas que no tienen Spanish Theater, Inc. Presenta cion positiva", dice Libby John- los cientos. El Padre Daniel recursos. OSVALDO CATTONE son, enfermera registrada Kubala, su director, dice que el La Oficina cuenta con 25 en la version al espariol de quien ofrece sus horas libres ultimo conteo, en Julio, voluntaries que atienden los voluntariamente para hacer promediaba ochenta llamadas telefonos las 24 horas del dia y pruebas de embarazo en la mensuales. 50 mas que brindan sus mencionada oficina. No todas las que vienen a la hogares para albergar a las Las pruebas, confirmadas por oficina se quedan, una vez que embarazadas inmediatamente. un medico, son solo una parte saben que no es una clinica de "Estas personas son unos de los Servicios de Emergencia abortos. Algunas siguen cristianos muy especiales", de Embarazos establecidos por adelante en busca del aborto, agrega la enfermera Johnson. Con Noche Familiar en Navidad MARIELLA TREJOS R1CARDOTOSSO como Dulcinea/Aldonza como Sancho Paiiza w VENSENOR JESUS! !! ACLAMADA POR EL PUBLICO Y LACRITICA EM PERU. AHORA, V1EHE A MIAMI!! Cantar un Viliancico y hablar de lo que significa para nosotros. Debe tenerse un "Belen" (nacimiento) expuesto con todas las figuras tradicionales Del 25 de diciembre TEMA luz mas brillante debe ser la significado que han recibido en al4 de enero El Adviento culmina en punta, representando a Cristo). sus vidas. Navidad, la celebration de la Ayudanos a reconcer tus ORACION FINAL DADE bondad y generosidad de Dios regalos, especialmente los "Gracias Senor, por el regalo hacia nosotros. regalos de vida y amor con los de tu Hijo Jesus. Que nuestra COUNTY cuales hemos sido bendecidos. familia, ahora mas que nunca. AUDITORIUM ACTIVIDADES Amen." sienta la vida y el amor que tu traes. Ayudanos a vivir nuestras Familia joven MERIENDA "La mejorobra teatral que Mientras leen en la Biblia el vidas en el ejemplo de tu Hijo, se representa en Lima Haganle una torta de cum- desde su pobreza en Belen, nacimiento del nifio Jesus(Lucas pleanos a Jesus, decorenla y despues de muchos anos" 2:1—20) hagan una pantomima pasando por las riquezas de sus "Un espectaculo mlllonario" disfruten de su fiesta de cum- ensenanzas, hasta su sufrimien- SILVERIO DE LOS SANTOS moviendo las figuras del pleanos. (Cronica 2da.) nacimiento como si caminaran to en la cruz, sabiendo que hacia el establo. ENTRETENIMIENTO nos Neva a la gloria de la Re- 1.- Envuelvan un regalo de la surrection. Amen." Familia de Edad Med/ana Y familia para Jesus. Cada uno Adulta le puede escribir una nota ENTRADAS: Reunanse alrededor del Ar- deseandole un feliz cum- IMPRENTA bol de navidad. Que cada per- pleanos. Denle el regalo a la JORDATi MARSH o llame 377-19U sona traiga un omamento Sociedad de St. Vicente de Paul "MARESMA" Pouparina Florists, Dade County Auditorium, Ricky's hecho a mano, un simbolo de para alguna familia necesitada. algo que para ellos quiere decir 2.- Escojan un cuento de 70 N.W. 22 Ave, • Miami, Fla. Records y Ultra Records. la Navidad, Jesus o la familia. Navidad para contarlo o leerlo A MEDIA CUADRA OE TLAGLER STREET Informacion: Vfenta de entradas, llamar al 541-6073 en voz alta. Director o L/der: "Sefvor Gran Surtido de Tarjetas para Nuestro, creemos que tu estas 3.- Tomen las postales FRECIOS Y FUNCIONES: (9:30 p.m.), $20.50, aqui presente, que tu eres par- Navidenas que hayan recibido Bodas, Bautizos, Comuniones, Moches, 8:00p.m.rdomingos- $18.50, $16.50. Matines, 2:00 jueves: $12.50, $10.50, $8.50; p.m. sabados, domingos: te de nuestra familia. Vamos a y hagan un adorno atractivo Cumpleanos, Recordatorios y celebrar tu cumpleanos de una con ellas. viernes: $14.50, $12.50, $11.50, $9.50, $8.50. manera muy especial. Te Misas. lmpresiones al Relieve. $10.50; sabados: $16.50, Descuentos a grupos alabamos y te damos gracias COMPARTAN $14.50, $12.50; disponibles llamando por el regalo de la vida, sim- Compartan el aspecto de la TODA CLASE DE TRABAJOS Afio Nuevo Especial, 12/31 al 377-8366. bolizado por este arbol. Navidad que mas llena sus COMERCIALES Y SOCIALES Ordenes fwr corrco: Envien sobre pre-dirigido con sellos de correo a: Reconocemos que Tu eres corazones explicando por que. Spanish Theater, ln<_. Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33125 Compartan la Navidad mas AHDRRE TIEMPQ Y DINERD nuestra Luz en medio de la os- CnNFIANDONOS 'SUS IMPRESDS curidad (encender aqui el ar- feliz que hayan tenido. Cuen- Producclon original de escena: Albert Mar«- -, MimOS DMIIMUTE DC S II M 1 C P. N. Escrlto por: Musica: Llrlcas; Productores orlglnales: Albert W. Selden y Hai James ' bol teniendo en cuenta que la ten cual es ei regalo con mas DALE WASSERnAP! MfTCM LEIGH JOE DAHlOIf Cmptesarlo: Joseph W. Smith TELEFONO 642-7266 TVaducclon: Enrique Delgado fresan Miami, Florida /LA VOZ / Viernes, Diciembre 19,1980 / Pagina 3A Rezar Cantando es Rezar Dos Veces El pasado Domingo 30 de Munoz es uno de los espiritual: Noviembre se celebro en el organizadores. Aunque en el Un disco de larga duracion, Centro Comunitario de la grupo colaboran tres nor- grabado en "vivo" durante el Pequena Habana un festival de teamericanos enamorados de acto y contentendo las ean- Musica" Cristiana, organizado los ideales del proyecto, el ciones presentadas er/ el por el Centro de Juventudes anhelo es atraer a la juventud festival, estara pronto en el Jose Marti. El proposito de este hispana. mercado. festival es unir a la.juventud de Jorge Marcos, uno de los tun- todas las denominaciones dadores, abrio el acto ex- Esta es. la cancion ganadora del cristiana para "orar cantando". plicando los propositos del primer lugar en el Festival de la las canciones presentadas en el Centro de Juventudes asi como Cancion Cristiana del com- festival son ineditas y tueron del festival, e hizo la presen- positor Jorge del Rivero. seleccionadas /por un jurado tation del Sr. Juan Munoz, compuesto de'cinco personas. quien dirigio la plegaria de In- REFLEJOS Este festival es el primero de vocacion. Acto seguido el Sr. su clase y el Centro de Juven- Munoz introdujo a los Cuantas veces te has mirado tudes planea otrecerlo Maestros de Ceremonia, Leticia reflejado en un cristal anualmente. Ademas, este ano Callava y Rene Gtraldo, ambos y aunque crees que has ctTrtlleva otro proposito: de Reporter 23. cambiado ves que todo sigue recaudar tondos para abrir un A este primer /festival igual. local que albergue al Centro y asistieron unas 400 personas y No es que tu no hayas donde puedan reunirse sus se presentaron 15 xanciones cambiado, es que no has cam- miembros. seleccionadas por sus calidades biado en ti esa imagen descon- El lema del festival fue in- poetico-literaria, musical y fiada que no te deja vivir. spirado en San Agustin: "Rezar espiritual. El jurado, tormado Ten la fe que mueve a las cantando es rezar dos veces." por los senores Ariel Remos, montanas, mira al sol, El Centro tiene planes am- del Diario "las Americas; nodejadebrillar. biciosos como son otrecer Carlos Oliva, de "Common No busques mas alia del clases de karate y tambien Cause Records"; Frank J. Mar- Iris Salazar interpreto la can- Lucia Kelly interpreto su can- corazon, ten la fe tan alta que casi llegue a Dios. clases de tilosotia por el cos, director del grupo musical cion de Jorge del Rivero cion "Atajos", que obtuvo el "Clouds" y la poetisa Roxana Al mirarte en el espejo protesor German Munoz "Reflejos", ganadora del primer cuarto lugar. siguiendo el mismo curso que Maria Alvarez, otorgo los ves aquella que ya fue, el citado protesor tiene en el premios en el siguiente orden: lugar. pero mas que lo que ha sido Miami Dade Community College 1er. Lugar: "Reflejos", cancion Todos recibieron un cer- positivos, pues al finalizar el ac- es saber que puede ser. titulado "Filosotia y Ciencias de Jorge de Rivero e inter- tificado - testimonio que los to la rhayoria de los autores y Hay caminos no trazados. Sociales", cuyo entoque es pretada por la Srta. Iris Salazar. acredita ganadores en el con- artistas concursantes acor- Hay alturas por subir. rebatir las teorias materialistas 2do. Lugar: "Yo Mereci Ese curso. La cancion ganadora del daron tormar una agrupacion Y si crees que estas cansada de la sociedad de hoy Lugar", de Ezequias Valladares 1er. lugar sera la representativa musical que tentativamente se descansa el alma en Mi. proponiendo el espirttu como e interpretada por el grupo del Centro de Juventudes Jose llamara "Antorcha" y que con- Un paso atras es igual esencia del hombre. "Renacer". : Marti por todo el ano, hasta tara con el respaldo del Centro que ver la misma cara El grupo, que cuenta ya cori 3er. Lugar ; "Amistad", de que se celebre el "proximo de Juventudes para ofrecer reflejada en el cristal. ur *3uen numero.de miembros Elizabeth Marrero, quien canto festival cuya cancion ganadora recitales y conciertos con los Un paso adelante deja de todo origen nacional, aspira sus propia pieza. pasara a ostentar este honor. mismos ideales del festival; es huellas por seguir y asf, a que la juventud toda se una al 4to. Lugar: "El Atajo", autora e La celebracion de este festival decir; llevar al pueblo musica a cada instahte, Centro, del cual el protesor inteprete la Srta. Lucia Kelly. ya comenzo a dar frutos de calidad tanto artistica como hallaras tu porvenir. Noticias de la Semana NO ENCUENTRAN EVIDENCIAS Judio Sustituye Cristianos y una misionera laica, todas CONTRA JUGUETES El Salvador- La comision in- americanas, ha declarado que vestigadora enviada por el go- no han encontrado evidencias GUERREROS en Navidad bierno americano a El Salvador de que miembros de las fuer- Ottawa, Can., (NC) - Mons. Milwaukee (NC) - Albert cristianos cerrando un poco la para investigar lo relacionado zas armadas o del gobierno Remi de Roo, obispo de Vic- Rosen, un judio, se ha ofrecido brecha que nos separa." con el asesinato de tres monjas hayan en el crimen. toria, pidio que los catolicos por la oncena navidad con- rehusen comprar juguetes de En anos anteriores Rosen ha secutiva a ocupar el lugar de un sustituido a un bartender, a un Las Griterias de Nicaragua guerra a los ninos, "pues en un cristiano, esta vez, en el mundo que gasta millones de locutor de radio, a un em- restaurant Denny's de pleado de informacion en un dolares por minuto en ar- Milwaukee, de 4 de la tarde a mamentos, no podemos pedir hospital, a un guardia de 12 de la noche a fin de que una seguridad privado, a un em- que los nirios acepten tal mun- cristiana pueda celebrar la do en plan de guerra." Como pleado civil del buro de policia festividad navidena con su y a un empleado de correos. jete del departamente de ac- familia. cion social de los obispos canadienses, pidio a los Rosen reemplazara a Linda El ejemplo de Rosen ha catolrcos que fomenten mejor Kibinski voluntariamente, sin hecho que otros judios en todo la ayuda al desarrollo y la liber- recibir pago alguno. Dice que el pais esten haciendo actos tad de los pueblos oprrmidos. el lo hace "para servir a la causa -similares en hospitales y casas de la hermandad entre judios y de convalescencia. SUGIEREN NUEVAS MEDIDAS DE INMIGRACION AMOR EN ACCION Washington (NC)- La Comision sobre Politicas de Presenta: Inmigracion y Refugiados, que preside el Padre Theodoro SHOW INFANTIL DE NAVIDAD Hesburgh, rector de la Univer- JESUS Y LOS NINOS DEL MUNDO" sidad de Notre Dame, recomienda que se de amnistia a los extranjeros indocumen- Domingo 21 de diciembre tados que vivan en el pals, pero Little Flower "Old Church" a la vez que se tomen medidas estrictas para detener la in- 1270 Anastasia Avenue, migracion ilegal y se castigue a Coral Gables quienes den trabajo a los in- documentados. La comision Funciones: 1:00-3:30 p.m. Cerca de 1500 Nicaraguenses se reunieron la vispera de la fiesta recomienda tambien que se eleve la cuota anual de ad- Y 4:30-7:00 p.m. de la Inmaculada Concepcion, Patrona de Nicaragua, en la Iglesia misiones de 270,000 a 300,000, de la Divina Providencia para celebrar una tradition de anos: las Villancicos Marionetas Globos y se tramiten otras 100,000 Payasos Mago Griterias Nicaraguenses. Arriba, un voluntario reparte flautas cada ano en los proximos cin- * acarameladas a los ninos alii presentes, mientras el pueblo se co, para salir de los casos pen- Donaci6n: $2.00 (para los niftos de Haiti) congrega alrededor de la imagen de la Virgen, cantando himnos. dientes. Pagina 4A /Miami, Florida /LA VOZ / Viernes, Diciembre 19,1980 The But a sboot 'Peace sfyall sprout frorp tpe sturpp of Jesse, on apd frorp l)is roots a 1 bud sl>all earth blossotp. IIIUMIMlllll Isaial) u:i / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Page 1B Memories ofJChrlstmas pasf By Marianne Strawn NC News Service Clothes were an important part of the Christmas in Chile. Rosita Kline sits holiday too, and children often wore beside her daughter and cuts ribbons new outfits - from bows in the girls' of colored cellophane to decorate the hair to new shoes. Christmas tree. Homemade ornaments Sister Nino's most vivid memory is of were a major part of Christmas in the 11 girls in her family, standing in Chile where Rosita was born. line wearing identical dresses made by "Actually, Dec. 24 was the important her mother. day for us," she recalls. "In my "OURS WAS a homemade holiday," memory I can still feel the excitement she continued. "Trees in our country of that time." were much too expensive. So we cut The nativity was the focus tor her dry branches and covered them with family with its five children. crepe paper and stuck on bits of cotton "Everyone was involved in settling up to look like snow. the manger scene, adding bits of straw "We would all help, making stars and cotton, arranging the figures," from bamboo and tissue paper, Mrs. Kline reminisced. pasting sequins on lids. Everyone As her mother baked in the kitchen, helped with the cooking too." the children made ornaments tor the The highlight of the family feast pine tree. "But that was second in im- would be a whole roasted pig cooked portance," she explains. over coals and basted with barbecue MRS. KLINE remembers her father sauce. saying throughout the day, "Mnybe at Santa always came to visit, says Sister this time Mary and Joseph were Nino. "We would hang our stockings walking to Bethlehem." Or he would by the window or door. One Christ- ask, "What do you suppose they were mas I put up two stockings thinking doing at this time?" Santa would never know the dif- Dec. 24 — and no one left the ference!" house. It was a time for preparations, CHRISTMAS IN FRANCE. Children in tor fashioning ornaments of colored France set their shoes bv the chimney paper and silver foil. or under the Christmas tree, according It was also summer for this family in to Josette Fergusson. "On one oc- the Southen Hemisphere. The trees casion, my father put his shoes out too — but got no presents!" Mrs. Fergusson were full of peaches and apricots. The Memories of past Christmases are filled with traditions, laughter, special moments, a mild weather made it possible for remembers. favorite gift and a tree that looked pretty good on the shivery YMCA lot but left a bit Christmas dinner to be served outside. Her six brothers would go into the Dinner began around 8 p.m. "We to be desired in the warmth of the living room. woods surrounding their village and had to be finished in time for midnight A PHILIPPINE Nativity. Dec. 25 was a Nine days before the holiday, the bring home a freshly cut tree. Mass," says Mrs. Kline. "Then when we day of visiting for Sister Mary Nino's family began making novenas, going "Then we made our decorations." came home, the children all searched family in the Philippines. Sister Nino, of before dawn to church. It was impor- Christmas in the French provinces the house for Santa. We would look the Sisters of Notre Dame, recalls the tant tor them to be in church at the was a family day starting with midnight under the beds and in the closets, but ritual of visiting God, parents and time the Christ child was born. Mass. Dinner might include turkey he was nowhere to be found — ever," grandparents every Christmas. Sister Nino explains: "Since Christmas stuffed with chestnut dressing. she remembers. "Christmas was such a wonderful oc- celebrates the birth of the child Jesus, Other visiting was postponed until Then, finally, and with a surprise, the casion tor our family, that I chose it as Christmas in my homeland is focused the holiday on Jan. 1. presents would be found, she recalls. my feast day," she says. en children." GREETINQS •'1 GladTidiiw Surround yourself with those you love and experience all the beauty of May your Christmas the season! sparkle and shine, may it be decorated with THE ST. VINCENT de every happiness! PAUL SOCIETY FIRST STATE BANK JENSEN BEACH, OF MIAMI FLORIDA M&. 8 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Page 2B / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,1980 / Prescription for Christmas many friends Christmas can be a tiring time for some of us. By Theodore Hengesbach 1. Budgeting financial resour- Christmas celebrates Cod's ces. The limit here should be set unlimited love for humans. at what a person or family can But, for my friend Al, the comfortably spend without season is not always a time of having to endure "easy contentment. Rather, he com- payments" which begin in plains, it is a time of frantic ac- February. The budget should tivity, added responsibility and include all Christmas expenses even dread. The end result for for gifts, decorations, special him often is exhaustion and foods, contributions, postage disappointment. and the cost of traveling "over IN THE COURSE of several the meadow and through the talks, Al and I explored possible woods." reasons for his annual unhap- 2. Budgeting time. Obviously piness with Christmas. there is no more time available It seems to me that Al and to us over the Christmas season many other Christians feel im- than at any other time. Never- mense internal and external theless, people routinely cram pressures to copy God's love their schedules with extra par- for us. God's love is unlimited. ties, lengthy projects like Somehow we feej that our ex- baking, building gifts and pressions of affection for others making crafts, shopping and should be unlimited as well at cutting down the Christmas Christmas. tree. No wonder Christmas is a So in the Christmas season we frantic time! A time budget spend beyond our means, should be as thorough as a overschedule our calendars, financial budget in order to make excessive demands on our promote a peaceful Christmas. reservoirs of physical and emotional energy. 3. Budgeting energy. The Yet, in fact, only God has the Christmas season somehow capacity for unlimited love. We demands a high energy level. humans have limited Many demands are made on capacities. Christmas does call us. We often want to do more. National Bank us to generosity. But Christmas Furthermore, Christmas calls us contentment, I feel, depends to be in a good mood, to smile, on recognizing, defining and to be outgoing, understanding remaining within reasonable and responsive. Scrooge at of Florida limits. Christmas invariably strikes a With my friend Al, I worked repellent note. MAIN OFFICE BRANCH OFFICE DOWNTOWN OFFICE 5000 Bscayne Blvd. 3550 Biscayne Blvd. 265 S.E. First Street out a remedy for Christmas At the same time we may not frenzy, a prescription for be in our best form. Many Same phone number for all three: 576-4200 Christmas contentment: a people are tempted to eat careful, thorough budgeting of many rich foods and inordinate money, time and energy. continued on p. 4 B / Miami, Florida /THE VOICE / Friday, December 19,19gO / Page3R Tips on surviving this Christmas continued from p. 3 B amounts of sugar, even to drink too much Christmas cheer. Of- ten people also cut down on their regular exercise programs and lose sleep. IS IT ANY wonder people become ill-tempered? The an- tidote is to develop a plan to conserve energy and even to replenish it. Al followed this prescription for budgeting money, time and energy last year. He reports he felt more in control of Christ- mas for the first time in several years. Furthermore, he ex- plained that his Christmas with limits was anything but ho-hum. By changing the way he ap- proached the Christmas holiday, he and his family were able to really celebrate Christ- mas rather than be over- NATIVITY — This is a classic Nativity scene painted by Rama (NC Photo by G. Eric Matson) whelmed by it. Finally, being considerate of our limits also means looking ahead and planning for gift giving, parties and affectionate relationships throughout the year. It makes us realize that displays of affection need not be limited to a single period in the year. Love is not something to be confined. It should per- vade all of life and all seasons of the year. Then: suddenly, perhaps we will find we are like God after all - loving in our limited ways through unlimited seasons. fc May your Holidays be filled with joyous cele- bration. May the Spirit of this Season bring happiness to all people on earth.