CXXJRIER-pURNAL Wednesday, August 29,1984

With Bishop Matthew H. Clark

Some further reflections about the Thanks Giving Appeal: which I believe are not always well-understood. we have experienced in recent fears we are not by any means It is neither possible nor desirable for a bishop to carry all of First, the process by which we determine our ministries and going in a direction or at a pace which puts us out of step with the responsibility of the decisions affecting the life of the local the level at which we finance them is as careful and thorough our sister dioceses in our region. To be sure, each local church church. If it ever existed, the day is long gone when a bishop as any I know. It involves literally hundreds of work hours by has its own history and particular character and so we are not could handle everything from his desk without benefit of our Ministerial Review committee, our Financial Advisory alike in all detail. considerable consultation in and expert counsel from the Board, our diocesan staff and many others. But in relation to other dioceses - both in the ministries we community. These groups consider such factors as the economic climate undertake and in the amount we ask for their financing - we .There are, to be sure, many questions and issues in which of our region, the pastoral needs which challenge us and our are very much in a common stream as we maintain a healthy the diocesan bishop has final responsibility but it is the clear ability at the present time to respond to those needs in a and challenging pastoral presence. will of the church that he consult widely about issues of generous manner. All of this does not mean that each part of our pastoral plan importance to the faith community. If the quantity of the work is extensive, its quality is also draws unanimous approval at every step nor does it mean that It is not always easy to strike a happy balance between these very high. At every step the important issues receive careful all who participate in the process agree that the end product is two values. I want, of course, to make the decisions which the attention and full discussion. perfect. faith community rightly asks me to make. At the same time, I I do not attend all of these meetings but I go to many and It does mean, however, that when the time comes for me to want to honor the call I have to draw the wisdom and care of stay in close touch with the process. I can assure you that your exercise my responsibility I can do so satisfied that the pastoral the community into the process leading to such decisions. generous contributions are not allocated or spent without program we ask you to support is developed with great care by In this context, I want to share two points of information careful justification. many persons very much like yourself. about our Thanks Giving Appeal which are important and Second, let me assure you that notwithstanding the growth Peace. Bishop Clark, U.S. Group Bishop Maginn Dies, Father Shamon Certifies To Headline Fought Racism and Area Red DePaul Clinic Word was received last Bishop Matthew H. Clark week that DePaul Mental Religious Intolerance will preside, and Father Health Services was certified Albany (NC) — Retired Albert J. Shamon will preach July 20 by the Joint Com­ at the 39th annual Red Mass, Auxiliary Bishop Edward J. mission on Accreditation of Maginn of Albany, 87, died 12:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14 Hospitals. Aug. 21 in Albany after a at Old St. Mary's Church, According to Joan E: brief illness. Sponsoring the event is the Tannous, associate director St. Thomas More Lawyers From 1944 until his re­ of outpatient services, tirement in 1972, Bishop Guild, a group founded in "JCAH is one of the highest Maginn was pastor of St. 1977 and having a mem­ national accrediting bodies Vincent de Paul Parish in bership of about 125 lawyers for community mental health Albany. He was named aux­ in the Rochester area. centers as well as for hospi­ iliary bishop in 1957. The guild also conducts tals. He was most remembered frequent forums on legal, "The accreditation insures medical and moral issues, Former guild presidents, Greisberger (left) and in Albany for his ecumenism Polito (right), congratulate new president McGinn. the client of quality care and and had won a local award and supports retreats for also assures staff of the de­ from a Jewish veterans' or­ lawyers. liverance of viable, high qual­ ganization. He was also the The concept of the Red attorneys participate in the ing, the guild elected the ity and appropriate programs following officers: William first Catholic bishop to speak Mass originated in the 14th rite. for those they serve." in Albany's oldest church, century and was begun in the A luncheon will follow the D. McGinn, president; Vin­ the First Church of Albany Rochester area in 1945 by Mass and a reception will be cent M. Barone, vice presi­ Reformed. Bishop James E. Kearney. held for Bishop Clark and dent; Scott C. Smith, secre­ Jail Ministry BISHOP MAGINN tary; Robert J. Hirsch, trea­ Bishop Maginn was named For the past 39 years the Father Shamon. Father apostolic administrator of Mass has marked the opening Shamon is pastor of St. surer; Msgr. Gerard Krieg, Sets Training in Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 4, spiritual advisor. the Albany Diocese in 1966 1897. He came to the United of local courts after the Mary's Church in Waterloo, when Bishop summer session. an author and Courier- Driectors of the group are Of Volunteers States in 1904 and became a became ill. He served as citizen in 1917. He was edu­ Area law enforcement and Journal columnist. John F. Burke, Ronald J. Rochester Interfaith Jail administrator until Bishop cated at Holy Cross College fire prevention agencies as • • • Buttarazzi, John J. Con- Ministry, Inc., an organiza­ Scully's death in 1969 and and St. Joseph's Seminary in well as the. judiciary and At its recent annual meet- sidine Jr., Joseph G. De- tion serving pre-trial prison­ Bishop Edwin Broderick was Maria, Robert J. Edelman, and was ordained ers in Monroe County Jail, named bishop of Albany. to the priesthood in 1922. Joseph Fischette, Joseph M. will hold a training program Frantz, Hon. Joseph G. As administrator he fought for prospective volunteers, racism and supported "street Blue Army -St. Cecilia's Plans Fritsch, Hon. Domenick L. 7-9:30 p.m., Sept. 10, 12, 17 Gabrielli, John L. priests" who worked among The monthly vigil and 19 at Downtown United the inner-city needy instead sponsored by the Rochester Greisberger, Vincent P. Presbyterian Church. 121 N. of tending a parish. He Mitrano, William P. Polito, chapter of the Blue Army of 80th Anniversary FitzhughSt. founded a storefront pro­ Our Lady of Fatima will Hon. Alban J. Reichert, Elmira — Parishioners -of adults will be served follow­ Participants are asked to gram to help the urban poor, open at 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. Hon. Michael A. Telesca and attend all four sessions. and in 1968 he sparked con­ St. Cecilia's Church have ing the 11:45 a.m. Mass, Andrew J. Weidman. 31 at Holy Rosary Church. been working for several Sunday, Sept. 30. A limited Training, which prepares troversy with a $100,000 di­ Priests leading the rites will months to prepare for the number of tickets are still volunteers for jail visiting, ocesan donation to the black be Fathers William Leone, commemoration of the 80th available. Registered and Still Chance includes information about community*. Frederick Bush and Robert anniversary of their found­ former parishioners will be RIJM's philosophy, goals Bishop Maginn was born Werth. ing, Rosa Calderon, parish given priority. To Play in and activities; the jail and the spokesperson, said last week. Persons interested in the Elmira Tourney criminal justice system. A "Ceciliafest" will be availability of tickets, or Role plays are used to Music held 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. desiring further information, Elmira -- Some openings illustrate possible visiting sit­ (PJJBJEK-JOURNAii are still available for the first 29 in the church hall. The are asked to contact the uations and give insights into Clinic Bishop Matthew H. Clark rectory before Sept. 15, (607) annual St. Joseph's Hospital the needs and concerns of the evening will be a homecom­ President ing for past and present 732-2426. Golf Tournament scheduled people visited. Offered parishioners, and will feature In addition, the anniversa­ to begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, Further information and snacks, beverages, live music ry committee has made an Sept. 16 at the Elmira registration is obtained by Wendell Harrison Music Anthony J. Costelio and dancing. effort to trace as many Country Club. calling the ministry office, Corporation, in cooperation with the Office of Liturgy, is Publisher & The parish has issued an persons as possible who have F. Edward Widman, (716)325-1942. sponsoring a workshop for General Manager open invitation to the public been part of St. Cecilia's chairman, said that James E. RIJM is a 14-year-old church musicians from 9 to share photographs, history. Information on this Graner, an attorney, is pro­ not-for-profit agency which a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, anecdotes and memories. is appreciated by the com­ viding the permanent trophy trains volunteers who visit Carmen J. Viglucci prisoners in the Monroe Sept. 8, in the Wilmot Recital A catered banquet for mittee. which will be inscribed with Editor the winning team's name and County Jail and advocates Hall at Nazareth College. prominently displayed in the for their needs. The ministry Robert Batastini, general hospital lobby. The trophy, is supported by local religious editor of GIA Publications, Rev. Louis J. Hohman sterling silver on a wooden communities. Inc. in Chicago will be the Episcopal Advisor Sister Barbara, Moore, main presentor. The Folk Diocesan base, is valued at $1,000, RSM, is executive director. Choir and Traditional Choir according to a hospital re- from Good Shepherd Church Vol 96, No. 47 August 29,1984 Appointments tease. in Henrietta will also be Courier-Journal (USPS 135-580) Registration forms for the UNIT-Y Meets featured. modified scotch mixed ball UNIT-Y, a group of Cost of the workshop is Published weekly except week after $20 per person, which in­ July 4 and Christmas, by the Bishop Matthew H. 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