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Papal Award for Ansdell Man

tephen Moore of Ansdell was Srecently installed as a Papal Knight Just the Beginning... of St. Gregory by Bishop Michael Campbell at a Chapter Mass in the Cathedral.

On a bright sunny day supported by friends and family, fellow Knights and several clergy Stephen was thanked by Bishop Michael for his tireless voluntary work for the Diocese over many years entecost was a particularly special celebration this year including his major contribution as Pand a time of new beginnings for the parishioners of Diocesan Financial Administrator, a post St Joseph's, Cockermouth. They were “back home” six months which he retires from in July. Stephen said after Qoods devastated the town including the Catholic that he was “ grateful and humbled by this Church and the homes of many parishioners. award” and that “it had been a pleasure to work with both Bishop O’Donoghue and Thanks to the vicar of the nearby Anglican church they were able Bishop Campbell in the service of the to have Mass there each week in the intervening period. And diocese”. thanks to the generosity of many individuals and parishes throughout the country, there was money available to help Vood The gift of Papal Knighthood is not an victims in the parish, some of whom had lost everything except end, but rather an obligation to continue the clothes they were wearing when the water rushed into their service through the vocation of Knight. homes. Many had faced the ordeal of being rescued by lifeboat Orders are granted as a personal gift of or helicopter. In their suTering it meant a lot that fellow the Pope through the Secretariat of State. Christians - strangers from miles away - were reaching out in Papal Knights are expected to serve as role prayer and sympathy, sending cash, oTering accommodation or models within their communities and practical help. One parish even oTered to send 50 people to help parishes as servants of Christ and with repairs. temporal defenders of the faith.

The church is now restored with a beautiful wood Voor and newly painted walls, and consideration is being given to acquiring newer benches. There is even a new priest. In April Fr Jim McElroy, himself a victim of the Voods, left for a well-deserved retirement after 13 years of service to the parish where he was held in great aTection. Cockermouth is now linked with Keswick and both parishes are served by Fr Peter Sharrock, who concluded his inspirational Pentecost homily with the words “This is St Joseph's Church, Cockermouth - restored after the Soods. just the beginning” . 2 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + July 2010 www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk

EDITORIAL t the end of April the Holy See granted its recognitio A[approval] of the new English translation of the Roman Missal. This means that sometime in 2011 we will see the introduction of renewed English texts for use in the celebration of Mass in England and Wales. Our own Bishop Campbell is a member of the group charged with the introduction of the new Roman Missal in this country.

As we all know liturgy has long been a lightening rod for controversy and heated disagreements among a minority of Catholics, while the majority have shown generosity and acceptance of change. Unlike the original English translation, the new translation has Undoubtedly some will see the new English translation of the involved painstaking work over many years, seeking to balance Roman Missal as going back to ‘times of old’ . Certainly it will simplicity and clarity of understanding with the poetry and require openness and good-will from clergy and people sacredness of liturgical language. For example, compare the Contact us alike – just as was the case when the current Roman Missal was following texts: The Catholic Voice of Lancaster Urst introduced after the Second Vatican Council. is published on the last Sunday of the Original English translation month previous to publication date. The Catholic Voice is convinced that if received with the same generosity, the renewed Roman Missal will provide an I confess to almighty God, The Catholic Voice of Lancaster is opportunity for us to experience anew the life-giving mystery of and to you, my brothers and sisters, published by it’s owners. The Trustees Sacred Liturgy. that I have sinned through my own fault of the Roman Catholic Diocese of All strike their breast Lancaster, a registered charity, Why is liturgy so important, not only to the passionate minority, in my thoughts and in my words, (No. 234331), and is wholly independent but also to us all? in what I have done, of and separate from, any previous and in what I have failed to do; newspaper published by or on behalf Libraries of books have been written about this, but simply put, and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, of the diocese. almighty God’s eternal design was ever to create mankind with all the angels and saints, the capacity to partake in His divine life and love that is the and you my brothers and sisters, EDITOR: communion of the Most Holy Trinity. to pray for me to the Lord our God. 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VoiceXtra: BY THE WAY… [email protected] Historically penitents would make pilgrimage wearing hair shirts, Reconciliation often covered in ashes. Sometimes on their knees, the procedure of penance in those days could last weeks or even months. Postal Address: he Pilgrimage season is now in full swing at Our Lady of FAO Edwina Gillett TFernyhalgh and the Martyrs at Ladyewell; we welcome Today the Sacrament emphasises the reconciliation, as a return 99 Commonside, Ansdell, many hundreds of pilgrims each with their own individual to friendship with the Father; an all loving all forgiving Father just Lytham St. Annes FY8 4DJ expectations. For some the visit is just a day out but for others waiting to welcome us back. Very often whilst on pilgrimage it is an opportunity to seek solace or honour Our Blessed Lady. conditions often encourage those who are lapsed, tardy, If possible, please send articles for indiTerent, lazy, and often fearful to seek forgiveness and obtain publication on CD or by email. Otherwise Whatever the reason for their visit I always ask pilgrims to the healing mercy of God and become united please type double spacing or write very unburden themselves and leave their worries, troubles and in love of him once more. clearly. Last date for copy is the LAST concerns behind when they visit. The way to do this, I suggest, DAY of the month prior to publication. is to take advantage of the wonderful opportunity for healing We do not have to go on pilgrimage to avail Sacrament of Reconciliation. ourselves of this wonderful healing to Photographs will be returned if you remember The Prodigal Son? remember to put your name and address The notion of pilgrimage is intrinsically linked with this much By the way have you made your on the back of each and enclose suitable neglected Sacrament and many use this opportunity to Easter duties? stamped and self-addressed packaging. reacquaint themselves with this great source of inner peace. (Fr. Tom Hoole, Fernyhalgh) www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk July 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 3 CommunityCommunityCommunity LANCASTER FARMS HM Young OKenders Institution Community CommCommunityCommunityunityCommunity Do you have Time Community to Listen, Time to Share, Time to Care?

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Cistercians return home!

010 is the 9th centenary of the birth day on diTerent aspects of St. Aelred’s 2of St. Aelred, 3rd Abbot of the theology, mainly focussing on the sermons Cistercian Abbey in Rievaulx, North Aelred gave to his monks on feast days. Yorks. To commemorate this occasion The other sessions involved group work Cistercians from many diOerent reVecting on some of the ideas Fr. Michael monasteries in the UK gathered at had highlighted in his talks. Mount St. Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire in April, to listen to a Abbot Joseph had also arranged a trip to series of talks by Fr. Michael Casey, an visit Rievaulx as part of the week. (Even if it Australian monk. Four Bernardines is in Yorkshire, Rievaulx is a beautiful place to from Hyning were part of this group visit!). The spirit of St. Aelred must have who attended the sessions. been there to welcome so many Cistercians home. We were given a guided The monks at Mt. St. Bernard were very tour of the ruins by the guide from English welcoming and many of them were able to Heritage who said he was daunted at take part in the sessions. We were able to teaching Cistercians their own history. We join them in choir for OWce and Mass also were fortunate to have some time to (though I am not sure how many were brave pray in the ruins and sing the Cistercian enough to be at the 3:30 a.m. service of “Salve Regina” in the monastery church. Vigils!) . Fr. Michael gave 2 conferences a (Sr. Michaela, Hyning) 4 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + July 2010 www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk Diocese Diocese Diocese DioceseDioceseAround the DioceseDioceDiseocese n Saturday 24th April, pro-life Diocese Ocampaigners in Preston gave Abortion Kills! silent witness to unborn babies killed in the 42 years since the implementation of the Abortion Act, as well as to the hurt caused to women by abortion.

For 3 hours, 24 supporters of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) formed a chain, kerbside vigil, along London Road, Preston.

The 1967 Abortion Act took eTect on 27 April 1968 and since then seven million unborn children have been killed through registered abortion in Britain. This Ugure does not include abortions which may be caused by birth control drugs and devices. Nor does it include the number of embryos destroyed or discarded during and after in vitro fertilisation. (Tony Mullett, Preston)

‘Speak, Lord, StaQ team preparing for the start. your servant is listening’

n Saturday 8th May, over 120 Altar Servers from across Othe Diocese met at Lancaster Cathedral along with parents, families, priests, friends and parishioners to celebrate the sixth annual Diocesan Altar Servers’ Mass celebrated by Bishop Campbell.

Bishop Michael in his homily spoke of the importance of spending time listening for God speaking to us. “The Lord’s power is inRnite, and sometimes he chooses unexpected moments to speak to our hearts. We must try and be alert, and listen for such moments: Gemma – a class apart! ‘Do any of us make enough time to stop, be quiet, and allow God to emma Unsworth, Holy Family Blackpool reception class say something to us?” The Bishop asked. Gteacher won the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10K run in 36 minutes for the second year running. This Diocesan celebration was a prayerful occasion and Servers were involved in all aspects from organising the Service, acting Other staT from the school also took part raising money for Gemma Unsworth as stewards, handing out booklets, serving the Mass, and Donna's Dream House (a local charity for terminally ill children) in crossing the Rnishing line. proclaiming the Word of God. Afterwards in the social centre, the process. (Helen Moreton, Blackpool) servers and families enjoyed light refreshments, a time to chat and meet with Bishop Michael as well as photo shoots of course. Greek Feast Giving water, life and hope he Catenian centenary appeal has raised a massive Do any of us make en‘ough time to stop, be T£250,000 for water projects in southern Africa. quiet, and allow God to say something to us? This has been a truly global eTort as donations were made by Catenians everywhere. On receiving a cheque for £250,000 Chris Bain, Cafod Director, said “the money raised will provide clean, safe water and good sanitation to communities in Zimbabwe. And At the close of Mass the Dioce’san Chaplain to Altar Servers, I hope you’ve also been enriched with a deeper understanding and Fr Robert Billing, invited all servers aged between 11 and 16 to long term commitment to the needs of our brothers and sisters the Urst Diocesan Altar Servers’ Retreat to be held from he Knights of St Columba Council across the world”. Wednesday 27th October to Friday 29th October 2010 at T91 Blackpool North, at a social gath - Castlerigg Manor, Keswick. The Retreat promises to be a ering at the Med Restaraunt The £250,000 could pay for 50 boreholes, each one a lifeline for wonderful opportunity to share faith, pray and socialise with Blackpool just having eaten their way a community like Kwalala or it could help to build over 3,750 other Altar Servers from across the Diocese in the heart of throught an excellent Greek feast. latrines giving people dignity and protection from disease. A the Lakes. family of Uve in Zimbabwe’s Seke district had to survive on 2 Good food and company at a family litres of water a day before they received help. Funding has For more details about the Retreat speak to your parish priest or gathering, for more information about helped upgrade and protect the family’s well and build a toilet. email me at [email protected] or ring me on 01946 joining the Knights of St Columba contact “A dream come true” according to dad Nicholas. “We always had 834834. (Paul Briers, MC) 01253 720183 or Head oWce 0141 883 5700. diarrhoea but our health has now improved”. www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk July 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 5

MAKING SENSE OUT OF BIOETHICS - Fr. Tad Pacholczyk Procuring Organs “Over My Dead Body?”

hile it may cost an arm and a leg to the essential character of organ donations procurement agencies may experience Wlive in the state of New York these as a gift. As Pope Benedict XVI noted in Prof. James F. Childress commented on the signiUcant setbacks as people respond to days, it may soon cost a liver or kidney 2008: “Informed consent is a precondition importance of trust issues at the center of a perceived assault on their freedom. to die there. of freedom so that the transplant can be a very sensitive decision like organ characterized as being a gift and not donation: “If you ask why people do not Lawmakers and the medical Residents of the state have been debating interpreted as a coercive or abusive act.” currently sign donor cards, some of those establishment should rather educate a legislative measure, put forward by a reasons have to do with inertia, with not potential donors as to the importance of state lawmaker that would automatically In fact, informed consent is so having thought about it, but some of them organ donation and seek to win their trust enroll all residents as organ donors. The fundamental that the Catechism of the just have to do with trust and mistrust of throughout the procurement process. law would rely on what is termed Catholic Church points out: “Organ the system.” Building up such trust through the process “presumed consent” and allow for the transplants are not morally acceptable of informed consent all the way to the harvesting of a deceased resident's body if the donor or those who legitimately Even among those who are fortunate procurement of the organs themselves parts unless that resident had speciUcally speak for him have not given their enough to receive a scarce organ, there will go a long way towards increasing opted out of “donating” in this way when informed consent.” could be an awkward hesitancy organ availability for future transplant signing up for a driver's license. introduced by such a legal maneuver. One patients. Novel approaches such as organ recipient named Alison posted this mounting a public relations campaign This approach to organ procurement comment about the presumed consent from Hollywood might also increase the raises signiUcant ethical concerns. Would “A corpse may not have many law on an internet discussion site: number of willing donors. The eTect of we allow a bank (or even a worthy charity) having a noted celebrity on TV urging rights, but one of them people to check the organ donor box on the right to automatically raid customers' “As an organ recipient I would not have their driver's license renewal form could bank accounts upon their death unless ought to be that the handling signed up for the UNOS [United Network for be signiUcant. Building up an authentic they “opted out” of the program? As one of it is not based on an Organ Sharing] list if a law such as this were culture of life — and encouraging organ commentator described the situation, “It in place. I could not live with a transplant not invasive presumption. donation in ethically acceptable ways — really does smack of something quite dark knowing if the person was indeed dead when needs to be a real priority for medicine when a system's default mode exploits the Informed consent should the organ was taken or if their religious and society, as organ transplantation fact that dead men not only tell no tales, beliefs were against organ donation and remain the standard. oTers signiUcant and enduring health they refuse no proposals.” they just had not Rlled out an opt-out card… beneUts to the sick who often at times Frankly for me personally, the burden of have no other hope. A recent editorial in the BuTalo News knowing that someone had to die (accident, carried the analysis further: “A corpse may suicide, …, homicide, some family’s tragedy) S”o what might be the anticipated eTects Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his not have many rights, but one of them ought for me to live is hard enough and the only of mandated presumed consent? Perhaps doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and to be that the handling of it is not based on thing that helps is knowing they gave the very opposite of what advocates were did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a willingly….” an invasive presumption. Informed consent hoping for - it might, paradoxically, cause priest of the diocese of should remain the standard. What is people to step back from donating. As one Fall River, MA, and needed is to increase the number of donors commentator, half in jest, declared: “So By forcing the issue of presumed consent, serves as the Director through leadership and persuasion, not now, if you're 'dead enough', they'll just pull rather than patiently seeking to convince of Education at The state-facilitated conRscation.” the plug and walk oQ with your entrails potential donors to “opt-in” of their own National Catholic under the guise of presumed consent which free will — which is the way organ Bioethics Center. See State-facilitated salvaging of organs in makes me think very strongly against being donation occurs in most American www.ncbcenter.org the absence of explicit consent undercuts an organ donor.” jurisdictions — lawmakers and organ 6 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + July 2010 www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk

Being a Young Catholic Today Giving my life Walking on Water to God. ith the pilgrimage to Lourdes not far away, the Youth The Youth Service website has been redesigned and is in WService organised a walk across Morecambe Bay to the process of being updated. For a list of opportunities raise funds. ell, here is and events please check us out at: Wsomething I www.castleriggmanor.co.uk It was great to meet everyone and there was a great atmosphere never thought I would around the place. We were blessed with a hot sunny day and a do. I remember even lovely sea breeze. We never knew how damaging the sun could be last year looking in until we had Unished, though we were putting on factor 50 cream the Catholic Voice Deanery Day every hour. We were so excited and we were laughing and joking and thinking how most of the walk. From the beginning, we were having water ridiculous these people were. number of adults attended a Deanery Day at Castlerigg Ughts and mud wrestling competitions so it was hard to keep dry. Now I’m one of them… Aat the end of May exploring ways in which they could But parts of the walk were much wetter and there were parts support work with young people in the West Cumbria deanery. where the water came up knee and even waist-high and the Recently I attended a faith Following a series of discussions at a local level it was decided current was against us. The last mile was deUnitely a struggle; conference in Ilfracombe, Devon. to encourage people to gather and explore practical ways of everyone was really wet, tired and aching all over, the sun was getting to us. But if Jesus could walk in the desert for 40 days and The conference was a Catholic resolving our concerns in working with young people. charismatic family conference and nights, we were sure we could do this little walk (9miles) across it tested my faith. I was part of a The day was intended to bring people together, share concerns Morecambe Bay and especially just over the little mountain right diocesan youth team there to lead a and to focus on solutions and action. By identifying needs and at the end. Now where’s the after sun? group of 9-11 year olds. It was life sharing practical suggestions the day gave those attending an changing; I have become much opportunity to learn and grow in conUdence of their abilities. Thank you to all who sponsored the youth service to raise funds deeper in faith, Unding it easier to for their trip to Lourdes. (Patricia Benson, Fleetwood) pray and now always having time Input was given on the place of Residential Retreats, up-to-date for God which before I never did. resources available and exploring ways of working together. Often our work with young people is drawn from concern and The conference taught me that I worry. Quoting the work of Marc Yaconelli in “Contemplative Youth can be involved in my faith and not Ministry” our Urst call is to focus through prayer on our response just as a spectator. to God in reaching out to young people and then make our Summer Retreat response. Journeying with young people relies on our awareness So here I am, the lad that 12 of their needs and relating to them appropriately and honestly. Summer Retreat is planned for young people school months ago in Lourdes could not By not forgetting the fun and human side of life we can provide Ayear 10 and upwards at Castlerigg Manor. wait for the day to end so I could go young people with on-going opportunities to learn and grow The open retreat is available to all young people in the Diocese out and get to the pub, about to and most importantly be supported by a loving, welcoming and allows an opportunity to come together with other young begin my own prayer group! Yes, I’m community. people, reVect, think, and relax with others who are growing still human and nobody is perfect, in their faith. Check out the youth service Events page or but I’m slowly but surely giving my Youth ministry is never without its challenges, but more tel 01768772711. life to God and I don’t want anybody signiUcantly it is never without its great rewards. to miss out on the wonderful things “This is what we are about: we plant seeds that one day will grow. We He has for us here on earth, never water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. mind in heaven. We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces eQects beyond our capabilities.” Oscar Romero So remember to ‘put on the whole armour of God and zeal as your If your own Deanery or Parish would beneUt from input and shoes to spread the Gospel of suggestions from the Youth Service please contact us at peace’. Joe Kaye, (Barrow) www.castleriggmanor.co.uk or write to Youth Service, Castlerigg Manor, Manor Brow, Keswick, CA12 4AR or tel 01768 772711. (Ruth Corless Diocesan Director of Youth Service) www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk July 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 7 Faith FaithFaith Faith FFaithaithFaith Easter People or Pentecost People? FaithFaith

How does the Holy Spirit come? Is it in wind and Qame, turning the world upside down, Plling people with verve and enthusiasm and the gift of tongues? Or is it through a quiet and gentle breath, giving new hope and courage to people who are frightened and disheartened? In other words, is the Holy Spirit the Spirit of Pentecost or the Spirit of Easter Sunday evening?

he readings for the Feast of Sunday, the Spirit comes as a gentle present time? Are we the Easter Sunday gentle Spirit, of the quiet Spirit, of the TPentecost describe two very breath, bringing the power of forgiveness disciples, or the Pentecost disciples? That unspectacular Spirit of Easter Sunday diOerent episodes on two diOerent days. – “(Jesus) breathed on them and said Receive is probably for the Holy Spirit to decide, evening. Two things connect them: the venue, the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you and the answer may well be that we are and the personnel. Both incidents take forgive, they are forgiven: for those whose both, but I feel that the question is Perhaps it was the Pentecost Spirit which place in the Upper Room, and both sins you retain, they are retained.” worth raising. was most needed by the Church in the involve the disciples. The disciples of 70’s, as we emerged with renewed the Gospel (John 20:19-23) are the As they wait in conUdence, joy, and For a long time, I think that it was tacitly conUdence after the Second Vatican post-Good Friday disciples, huddled in expectation at Pentecost, the Spirit comes assumed that the only way for the Holy Council. I can’t help feeling that our fear behind closed doors, not daring to as a searing wind and a blazing Vame, Spirit to come upon the Church was in greater need today is for the Easter believe the story of the empty tomb. bringing the power of preaching to all Pentecost mode. We rarely or never spoke Sunday Spirit, to comfort and encourage The disciples of the reading from nations, of spreading the Gospel about the gift of the Holy Spirit on Easter us, to renew our conUdence, to give us the Acts of the Apostles are the throughout the world. On Easter Sunday Sunday: it was so quiet a giving as to pass new hope, as we Und ourselves bruised post-Ascension disciples, who have evening, they couldn’t have coped with virtually unnoticed by preachers and and battered, shaken and beleagured spent forty days in the presence of the that mission, with that gift, with that spiritual writers. by our own failings and by a Risen Christ, who have imbibed His manifestation of the power of the Spirit: at hostile world. post-Resurrection instructions, who Pentecost, they were prepared, and the In the 1970’s, Catholic Pentecostalism, have seen Him ascend, who have Spirit gave them the power for which they now more commonly known as the But then again, the Spirit gathered in joy and prayer with Mary were ready. Charismatic Renewal, arose within the knows best. All we can do, their mother to await with conPdence Church, focussing on the Holy Spirit as the all we must do, is to pray “what has been promised” . St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians; “The neglected member of the Holy Trinity, and for the Holy Spirit to come particular way in which the Spirit is given to emphasising the more spectacular gifts of upon us anew, in the way On both occasions the disciples receive each person is for a good purpose”. He the Spirit. I think that this performed a that God knows that we need. the Holy Spirit, but He comes upon them might equally have said: “The particular valuable service, in reminding the Church in two very diTerent ways, according to way in which the Spirit is given at each time generally of the central importance of the (Homily given by their needs at the diTerent times. As they is to meet that time’s need”. Which form of Holy Spirit, but I wonder whether we need Fr. Anthony Keefe, Claughton, wait in fear for their lives on Easter the giving of the Spirit do we need at the to balance it with an awareness of the on Pentecost Sunday) 8 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + July 2010 www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk

Cumbrian Floods Papal Visit not an Open Event

Dear Editor Dear Editor I am writing to the ‘Catholic Voice’ to say ‘Stringent health and safety rules’ seem to be dictating that only 400,000 of the thank you to all who sent donations last faithful can be present at the Papal events. People ‘cannot make their own November for the Flood Victims of arrangements’. According to Archbishop Nichols as reported in the Universe, the Cumbria. Pope is not coming to see us, the Catholic community. We are being advised to stay at home and watch it all on TV. We are encouraged to welcome the Holy Father. But I was one of those whose home was we are not allowed to go and see him. We are supposed to welcome him by sitting Vooded; life has been diTerent since then. in front of the TV. What kind of welcome is that? At Fatima, we are told an We have been in temporary rented estimated million people came to meet the Pope. The Portuguese system coped accommodation but hope to return to our with it. Everyone returned home safe and sound. Are we not up to dealing with a own home at the end of June or early July. like situation? Your letters We are very grateful for the grant made How to send us available to us by the generous donations Mgr. Andrew Summersgill, organising the visit, is ‘really sorry’ that people will not your letters: of those in the diocese and we appreciate be able to turn up at a Papal event and be let in; that made us feel so much better! that so many people have thought and Write to: cared about us. And the Church authorities, from Vincent Nichols down, seem to be going along The Editor, with all this. When is the Catholic corpus in this country, Bishops, priests, laity, 99, Commonside, going to stand up and say, ‘We have had enough of this nonsense from the Health and Ansdell, Safety people, the government, local authorities, etc. We will celebrate Christmas, we Lytham St. Annes, The devastation of the Loods was ‘ will wear our cruciRix, we will express the Church's teaching on various issues, and yes, FY8 4DJ. increased by the disruption of the Pope is coming to see us and we will turn up in large numbers?’ not only losing our home and Email to: possessions but our church too And then, after the Papal visit, the anti-catholic media will not be able to say, ‘Only [email protected] which means that we have been 400,000 people turned out to see the Pope, compared to the millions for John Paul II. It a scattered community. Local just shows that the catholic population is not pleased with him after all the sex abuse revelations etc.’ They will have to report that the faithful turned out in force, or • Please keep your letters concise support and overwhelming (max 300 words), keep quiet as they usually do when something good happens in connection with • Include your full name and address kindness from so many has the Pope. • Letters should not include any made this bearable. personal criticism or attacks We say to all like-minded Catholic people - ’Please do something - contact your • The editor reserves the right to: bishop, your MP, your local Catholic press, or others who might respond to a fuss being - amend or shorten letters or to kicked up!’ We returned to our restored church of refuse to publish them (no S’t Joseph’s at Pentecost – it was wonderful Bernard and Monica Greaves, Cumbria. correspondence to discuss decisions to be back. taken will be entered into) - publish a response if deemed Thank you for your generosity, appropriate Lawrence & Kate O’Hare, Cockermouth. ‘...only 400,000 of the faithful can be present at the Papal events. ’ Welcome to the Pope

Dear Editor At a recent Parish Pastoral Council meeting the parishioners of St. Mary's Newhouse expressed concern at the strength of opposition evident in the media to the Pope's visit in September. They thought that it would be a good idea to write a personal letter of welcome to the Holy Father assuring Him of their wholehearted support and constant prayers during his Urst ever State Visit to our country.

Here it is ...

Dear Holy Father, may we, the undersigned Parishioners and Parish Priest of St. Mary's, Newhouse, oTer you the warmest welcome to our country for your most eagerly anticipated State Visit. We are a small, rural 104 yr. old Parish in Lancashire, North-West England, long famous for its robust defence of Catholicism through a diWcult history. This strong devotion is still very evident; our Faith remains Urm, strengthened by adversity.

It is an honour and a privilege to welcome you as successor to Peter and the sign of our unity in faith. We humbly assure you of our wholehearted support and constant prayers especially during the time of your visit to our country.

May God's blessings be upon you and may you always feel secure in the love and devotion of your Vock. With kindest regards, St. Mary's Newhouse PPC Thank you

Dear Editor On behalf of the Jesuit Missions I would like to thank Catholic Voice readers for their sponsorship when I ran the London Marathon. I was able to send the Jesuit Missions a cheque for £1,402. Deacon John McCann, Morecambe. www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk July 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 9 Faith Faith Faith JULY 2010 FaithFaithFaith The Shroud of Turin FaithFaithFaith - the face we long to see Cathedral

uring May 2010 I joined over 2.1 Over the days that I prayed before the Corner Dmillion people who viewed the Shroud my eyes were drawn again and Shroud of Turin during its brief again to the elongated oval wound in the exposition in the baroque Cathedral side of Christ. Clearly around the chest n the Cathedral we have this that houses it. Standing before the and spilling over onto his back are the Iwonderful representation of Our Lord ivory-coloured cloth bearing the faint stains of blood and a transparent Vuid, as washing St Peter’s feet. but distinct image of a man I have long witnessed by St John ‘one of the soldiers believed is Jesus Christ was thrilling and pierced his side with a spear, and at once Such service speaks to each of us of our awe-inspiring. blood and water came out.’ (John 19:34). Christian vocation as we strive to imitate our Lord who ‘came to serve, not to be I know many people, including Catholics, From this wound Christ gave his Church served.’ (Mk10:45). dismiss the Shroud as a medieval fake as a the life-giving waters of baptism and the result of the carbon-dating results that sacriUcial blood of the Eucharist. Here In July there will be the Ordination of Uve date it between 1260-1390 AD. However, on the Shroud is the focal point of the permanent deacons at the Cathedral and further developments in the science of whole sweep of Salvation History – the three weddings. Both these sacraments carbon-dating have led experts to spear-wound into the heart of the Son of celebrate the Christian vocation of service challenge these dates. Moreover, two God that grants us entry into the divine and in turn they consecrate us to service other pieces of evidence, from among life of the Most Holy Trinity. At that within our own families and within the many others, prove this dating to be moment of realisation St Thomas’ words wider Church community. Our Lord calls in error: came to my lips, ‘My Lord and my God.’ those who marry to a new life of (John 20:28). Deacon Nick Donnelly unconditional love and mutual Udelity and • A manuscript has been recently those who are ordained He calls to serve discovered in Hungary that shows an generously and faithfully His Bride, the illustration of the Shroud that can be Church. The universal call to holiness, and accurately dated to 1192 AD. its practical response of service, is made to us all irrespective of our personal • With the removal of the 16th century vocational gifts. backing cloth in 2002, textile experts During this month let us pray for the have discovered stitching that has Bishop, the priests and the deacons, for only been found on one other piece of those preparing for ordination, for those fabric – a piece of cloth discovered in couples throughout the Diocese preparing Masada, Palestine, dating from for marriage, and for ourselves too, that between 40 BC and 73 AD. together we may all continue to build up the living Body of Christ as we oTer Praying before the Shroud a passage from mutual help on this pilgrim way. St Paul’s letter to the Colossians came to mind when he describes Jesus as ‘the image of the invisible God’ (1:15). And I was looking at the image ‘of the image of the invisible God’! It was like seeing through a glass darkly at that one face in all creation that we all long to see face to face. That noble, peaceful face that seems on the point of waking from sleep is not only an icon of the Resurrection, but also an icon of the BeatiUc Vision. Surrounding you

My loving presence surrounds you. Do not be afraid. You have no need to worry for I will help you. Whatever problems or pains you have I will help you all the time. Trust me. I really am holding you by the right hand. Keep looking to me, giving thanks. (Fr. Tony Ashcroft) 10 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + July 2010 www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk Saints Saints Saints SaintsSaintsSaints SaintsSaintsSaints St. Catherine Laboure Feast day 25th November

Zoe Laboure was born in the Burgundy region of France in 1806. Her birth was heralded by the Angelus bells which sounded as the ninth child of eleven was born to Pierre and Louise Laboure. The Prayer of next day she was baptised on the feast of the Finding St. Catherine Laboure of the True Cross. She grew up in a family where prayer was a part of daily life and her devotion to Our Whenever I go to the chapel, I put myself in the presence of Blessed Lady was evident from an early age. our good Lord, and I say to him, Lord I am here. Tell me what contradicted, but do not fear; you will have er mother died when she was nine you would have me do. If he Hand it is recorded that after the bur - the grace to do what is necessary. Tell your ial the little girl stood on a chair to kiss spiritual director all that passes within you. gives me some task, I am the statue of Our Lady in her home and Times are evil in France and the world.” A content and I thank him. If he proclaim her as her mother. pain crossed the Virgin’s face. “Come to the gives me nothing, I still thank foot of the altar. Graces will be shed on all, him since I do not deserve to On January 25, 1818, Zoe made her Urst great and little, especially upon those who Holy Communion and from that day on seek for them. You will have the protection receive anything more than she arose every morning at four o’ clock of God and Saint Vincent. I always will have that. And then, I tell God and walked several miles to church in my eyes upon you. There will be much everything that is in my heart. order to assist at Mass and to pray. One persecution. The cross will be treated with I tell him about my pains and day she had a dream in which a priest told contempt. It will be hurled to the ground and joys, and then I listen. If you her that it was a good deed to look after blood will Sow.” Then after speaking for the sick and that God had plans for her. some time the Lady like a fading shadow listen, God will speak to you, The dream puzzled her but sometime later was gone. for with the good Lord, you while visiting a hospital of the Daughters have to both speak and listen. of Charity at Chatillon-sur- Seine, she Catherine lived the normal life of a novice God always speaks to you noticed a priest’s picture on the wall. She of the Daughters of Charity until Advent when you approach him plainly asked a sister who he might be and was when she had the second apparition and simply. told: “Our Holy Founder Saint Vincent de which showed Our Blessed Lady dressed in Paul.” This was the same priest Zoe had white, standing on a globe and holding a seen in the dream and she knew she was golden ball, with rings on her Ungers in the right place. Vashing with light. An inner voice told her her servant. It took two years before he that the ball represented the whole world went to the archbishop and managed to In January 1830, she began her postulancy and that the rays coming from Mary’s Un - get the medal, whose original name was at Chatillon and on April 21, 1830, taking gers were representative of graces for the medal of Holy Mary’s Immaculate the name of Catherine, she entered the individuals. Then, a second phase: the Conception, struck. Because of the many novitiate of the Daughters of Charity, golden ball then vanished as this answered prayers, the conversions and located at their motherhouse, 140 Rue du apparition changed to represent Mary the cures it became known seven years Bac, Paris. On the eve of the Feast of St with her arms outstretched, inside an oval later as the miraculous medal. Vincent de Paul, July 19, the Sister frame with golden lettering; O Mary Superior spoke to the novices about the conceived without sin pray for us who have The short prayer: “O Mary conceived virtues of their holy founder and gave recourse to thee. without sin, pray for us who have recourse to them each a piece of cloth from his thee,” has since been prayed innumerable surplice. Catherine earnestly prayed to Mary gave her this instruction: “Have a times by believers so that the entire Saint Vincent that she might see the medal struck on this model. All those who Christianity became familiar with Mary’s mother of God with her own eyes. She was carry this will receive grace in abundance, “Immaculate Conception” . It was Pope Pius convinced that her prayer would be especially if they wear the medal around IX who made it a rule of faith. This was answered and in her conviction she fell their neck and say this prayer conRdently, received with great joy by the entire asleep. they will receive special protection from the Church. Four years later, Mary came as Mother of God and abundant graces.” Then though to conUrm this when she said to She was awakened later by a bright light it is as though the whole scene turns Bernadette at Lourdes, “I am the and the sound of a child calling her name. around and Catherine can see the back of Immaculate Conception.” She awoke to Und a child, whom she the medal: in the centre is the letter M, believed to be her guardian angel, and he from where a Cross ascends with at its For over forty years Catherine spent her instructed her to follow him to the chapel base a cross-beam which passes through every eTort in caring for the aged and where the Virgin Mary awaited her. Hastily the letter M and below this the two hearts inUrm, not revealing to those about her dressing, Catherine followed to the chapel of Jesus and Mary, one crowned with that she had been the recipient of Our where the locked door swung open at the thorns the other pierced by the sword of Lady’s medal. Her sanctity consists in half angel’s touch and the place was lit as for sorrow. The whole is surrounded by a a century of faithful service as a simple midnight Mass but she could not see crown of twelve stars recalling the vision Daughter of Charity. anyone. Catherine knelt at the altar rails of Saint John in the twelfth chapter of the and prayed when suddenly she heard the Apocalypse. Catherine Laboure died on 31st December rustle of a silk dress and sees…..the 1876. When her body was exhumed, after Blessed Virgin, in a blaze of glory sat on During the next year this apparition Ufty seven years of burial, it was found to the chair of the priest. The angel occurred Uve times and each time the be completely incorrupt and supple. Her whispered: “The Blessed Mother wants to same instruction: “Have a medal struck on eyes were as blue as the day she died. On speak with you.” this model, and all those who wear it will 28th May, 1933 she was beatiUed by Pope receive great graces especially if worn round Pius XI. Her incorrupt body is encased in Catherine rose, knelt beside the Blessed the neck.” Sister Catherine only conUded glass beneath the side altar at the chapel Mother and rested her hands in the her visions to her confessor, Father Aladel, of Apparitions 140 Rue du Bac, Paris, Virgin’s lap. Mary said, “God wishes to a Vincentian priest. Our Lady had told beneath one of the spots where Our Lady charge you with a mission. You will be Catherine to tell the saintly priest he was appeared to her. (Jenny Phillips) www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk July 2010 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + 11 Children of the Diocese welcome Pope Benedict

I would love the opportunity to see the Pope, I have never seen or heard of such a wonderful famous man coming to such a small country. He used to live in Germany Wanted for the before he became the Pope. (Chloe) Missions Large Statues The last time the Pope visited my (Even damaged ones), Mum was only a child! It would be old vestments, pictures, church fittings, fun and educational to meet him. rosaries, prayer books, etc. Please ring Mr. B. Ferris KSC, (Harry) 102 Moor St, Earlsdon, The Pope will have a bullet proof Coventry CV5 6EY bus. He lives in Vatican city, which Tel: 02476 676986 is his own city. (Melissa) I would love to meet the Pope and learn about him, and know what he was like when he was younger. (Kiera) I would feel very glad if I could see the Pope come to England. (Rhiannon) I would love to see the Pope because I have never seen him. The last Pope to come to England was Pope John Paul the second. (Shanna) It would be brilliant for the Pope to come over because a Pope has not been here since 1982. I would love to meet him. (Harry) I would love to meet him. He is Pope Benedict 16th. It would be a fun and educational treat to meet him. (Ryan) I would just love to meet the Pope, it would be very exciting. I would love to go to the “Big Assembly”. (Hope) The Pope carries a big staK to represent the Good Shepherd. (George) Benedict means Patron Saint of Europe. (Aaron) It would be great for the Pope to come to England because we are a very good country about our faith and I would love to see him. He wears a cross as a symbol of the Catholic faith. (Connor) I am ecstatic about him coming. I think that he will be a very kind and gentle man. (Courtney) 12 + The Catholic Voice of Lancaster + July 2010 www.catholicvoiceoSancaster.co.uk Premiership Team for Diocese lackpool Football Club secured a Bplace in the top Qight of football for the Prst time in 39 years.

39,000 supporters travelled to Wembley to watch them beat CardiT City 3-2 in the Championship play-oT Unal in May. St Peter’s Lytham went as a parish group on a coach organised by Cath Powell and she said “What an absolutely fabulous day! We had a great time, everywhere you looked was a sea of tangerine and the celebrations at the Rnal whistle were awesome.” The Outdoor Experience! t was sunshine and smiles at St designers, EC Harris, and builders, Fylde ICuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Interiors. Mr Chris Newton, who designed Windermere, as they celebrated the the £40,000 structure and was present opening of a new ‘outdoor classroom’. at the blessing, said that “National Park planning laws required it to be more Bishop Michael Campbell, visited the tasteful and expensive than similar facilities school to bless the structure, which will around the country. In many places you enable children to learn and play outside could get away with a plastic lean-to but all year round, whatever the weather. The here we have used expensive glass with structure, which is open-sided and has a hardwood supports which will weather to roof of self-cleaning glass, was built onto be in keeping with local stone colours.” the school so that pupils can go straight from their classroom to the outdoors ‘Outdoor curriculum’ rules say that pupils without getting wet and have immediate must be able to learn outside in all access to the ‘outdoor curriculum’, which is weathers and at all times of year and a national requirement. schools up and down the country are having to make changes to meet the VoiceXtra is Governors, parents and friends of the standard. Mrs Judith Whitaker, head now online! school joined staT, pupils and helpers for teacher at St Cuthbert’s, which was Keep up-to-date with the an outdoor blessing led by the Bishop with graded ‘Good’ in its last Ofsted news and events around hymns, prayers and readings. Bishop inspection, said “This is a marvellous the diocese. Log on to: Michael was impressed with how what he development for the school and we are called “this lovely ediRce” blended into very grateful to all who have been its surroundings, and complimented the instrumental in the project.”