West Texas PERMIT NO. 44 SAN ANGELO, TX NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID US POSTAGE Msgr. Larry Droll, left, and U.S. Federal District Judge ANGELUS Robert Junell, at the first Serving the of San Angelo, Texas ‘Red Mass.’ Story/Page 10 Volume XXVII, No. 10 OCTOBER 2006 ‘Why Catholic?’ series begins in diocese Knock at the Door The first six-week season of cal and evangelization pro- of faith or a discovery or enrich- Pfeifer, at Why Catholic begins this month gram.” It was approved by the ment of your Catholic faith.” the door of at parishes throughout the bishop and affirmed by deans If you believe in God, think Midland’s Planned PO BOX 1829 BOX PO Diocese of San Angelo. The pro- around the diocese. you believe in God or aren’t Parenthood, fol- gram is described by Sister “Not every parish is partici- sure what you believe, “Why lowing a Mass for

DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO SAN OF DIOCESE the Unborn in ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED SERVICE ADDRESS SAN ANGELO ANGELO TX SAN 76902-1829 Hilda Marota, Director of pating but a large number are,” Catholic” is for you. Education and Formation for the Sister Hilda said. “To those who To learn more, contact your Midland, Sept. 9. diocese, as “an adult catecheti- attend, it will provide a renewal parish office. Photos/Pg. 7

Which should have more Benedict inadvertently sends influence on U.S. laws? the Bible the will of don’t know anger through Muslim world the American people By Jimmy Patterson 16% 34% 60% Editor 78%

WHITE WHITE It’s been nearly a month since EVANGELICAL MAINLINE Benedict XVI delivered his now infamous 7% speech which angered Muslims around the 23% world. Recalling the words of a 14th-century 72% 91% Byzantine emperor who said the prophet CATHOLIC SECULAR Mohammed had brought “things only evil

From a survey with a nationwide sample of 2,003 adults taken July 6-19. and inhuman.” Source: Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life ©2006 CNS Benedict’s speech, not a homily or address, was delivered at the University of in and his topic was on faith and reason, according to San Angelo Bishop D. Pfeifer. Numbers ... (Please See MUSLIMS/9) Most Catholics and mainline Protestants believe the will of the American people should have more Catholics to celebrate clergy on influence on U.S. laws than the Bible. (CNS graphic/Emily Thompson) Priesthood Sunday, October 29 Catholics across the coun- appreciate the beautiful gift of Stanton’s St. to try, including the 80,000 plus the priesthood that Christ left that worship in the Diocese of our Church, which is inti- have 125th anniversary San Angelo, will gather to mately connected to the STANTON -- St. Joseph’s parishioners and friends will honor and show support for Eucharist” said San Angelo celebrate the church community’s 125th their priests with prayer and Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer. birthday Saturday and Sunday, Nov. celebration Sunday, October “The emphasis on this special 4-5. Bishop Michael Pfeifer, will cele- 29. The last Sunday of day focuses on the priesthood brate Mass at 4 p.m., Nov. 5 in honor of Partnership Continues October is traditionally the through liturgy, discussion the first Catholic church that was built Bishop Angel Garachana of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, signs a letter day set aside for Priesthood and recognition. There is an between El Paso and Fort Worth in from the of San Angelo, Tyler and San Pedro Sulas, Honduras, Sunday. integral connection between 1881. Mass will be celebrated on the on September 10, as Bishop Pfeifer, left, and Msgr. Larry Droll look on. “This day is meant to grounds of the convent in Stanton. Additional coverage, Pg. 5 encourage our people to (Please See PRIESTHOOD/14) The Most Rev. John Yanta, Bishop of Amarillo, is also expected to be in attendance at the celebration and Mass. See story, Page 10 From the Bishop’s Desk INSIDE ... The Eucharist is the end of a journey of reconciliation Diocesan Briefs ...... 2 From the Editor ...... 2 By Bishop Michael Pfeifer The Communion Fr. Thad on Bioethics...... 5 The General Instruction of the Roman Missal recom- Diocesan Dates ...... 6 To help us enter more fully into to the Year of mends that “the faithful who are properly disposed” Parish Festival Calendar ...... 6 Reconciliation of our diocese, I share in this article receive holy communion. The proper disposition Dioce-Scenes ...... 7 some of my thoughts and some reflections on comes from discerning that the body of the Lord is not Why the Muslims are Angry ...... 8-9 Reconciliation, the reception of Holy Communion at ordinary bread but the bread of life for those who are Family ...... 12 Mass, and morality which are taken from the reconciled to the Father. Just as sharing an ordinary Just for Kids...... 13 working document of the Synod of Bishops on the meal presupposes good relations,so the eucharist is the Coming of Age ...... 13 Eucharist that was held in in October 2005. sacrament of those reconciled. The eucharist is the end The Back Page ...... 16 (Please See BISHOP/3) Bishop Pfeifer Page 2 OCTOBER 2006 The Angelus

The West Texas From the Editor Angelus Official Newspaper of the Sealed with a miss -- two years in a row no less Diocese of San Angelo, Texas By Jimmy Patterson Bishop Bishop Pfeifer's seal contains items Pfeifer’s important to him as well, such as the Lone POSTMASTER: Send all address Seal, left, changes to: ’know, sometimes we mess up. Dad and the Star as well as ... WEST TEXAS ANGELUS always said the best way to handle it Seal of On the subject of erring, I do admit in P.O. Box 1829 Yis to just come clean and move on. Pope all seriousness that there have been a cou- Such is the case here. We Benedict ple of occasions in which I have missed SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 XVI, right. ______are (read ‘I am’) not publishing your parish’s annual festival. immune from the mistake at For that I truly regret. Many of these festi- the Angelus, but I try. able in such matters, the seal is not permit- vals are the main fundraiser parishes have Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI ted to be used except when it accompanies Publisher For two Septembers, The and missing an opportunity to publicize Angelus has featured a the pope or one of his writings. the event for the entire diocese to see is No doubt some of you recognized that. unfortunate and I apologize. Jimmy Patterson Parish Directory providing Being a lay person, I didn’t. Given the current Next spring, the Angelus will publish Director of Communications church names, phones and addresses as well as Mass world situation, I hardly expect to receive a clearer guidelines for festival submissions. Editor Patterson times and pastor names. letter of reprimand from Pope Benedict or his The way we have begun to group the fes- The information is simply transferred from secretary. But it’s a mistake nonetheless and I tival announcements in the same area has Kenneth Grimm the diocesan directory into The Angelus, so am grateful it was brought to my attention. proven to be popular and helpful, I hope. San Angelo Standard Times when there is something incorrect it reflects Next year, we’ll (I’ll) use the Seal of the Next year, it is my hope to encourage all Production Manager on all of us but frankly, mainly the paper. Diocese of San Angelo. I have printed both to begin publication of their parish festival And that’s fine, we all make mistakes. above so you can see the difference. a full two issues prior to the festival so Member Fortunately, we (I) have only received Pope Benedict XVI's shield contains that sufficient announcements can be pub- Catholic News Service one phone call about inaccuracies in the symbols he had already used in his arms lished as equally as possible. Catholic Press Association directory published here. when he was Archbishop of Munich and Finally, if you have sent me items that have Texas Catholic News Actually, I did receive a second call. But , and subsequently as Cardinal. not been published, most likely it is because it had nothing to do with the Mass listings. The image of a bear carrying a pack is a of space restrictions. Some months we need Published the first Monday following It had to do with the seal you find on the reference to a legend of Corbinian. It a lot of copy, other months we are tight. I the first Saturday of each month and front of the directory printed in the is said that when Corbinian was crossing hope to get to all your submissions sooner or delivered to all registered parishioners September issue. the Alps to bring important letters to Rome, later but until then, please bear with me. It is in the Diocese of San Angelo. But the Seal I have used twice now is a bear attacked and killed his horse. my sincere hope that you continue to enjoy not actually Bishop Pfeifer’s seal, it is the Corbinian rebuked the bear and command- and benefit from The Angelus. Subscription rate for all others: seal of Pope Benedict. According to my ed it to bring the letters the rest of the way. $10 per year friend Fr. Maury Voity, quite knowledge- (Source: Commonweal) -- [email protected] THIRD CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT DIOCESAN BRIEFS SAN ANGELO, TEXAS Czech Heritage Month Missionary Assoc., West Palm Beach, San Pedro Sula Collection October is Czech Heritage Month. Florida. Greg and his wife, Lydia, have four Printed by the The annual special collection for the Bishop Pfeifer asks alto remember the children. Since 1986, they have worked full- Diocese of San Pedro Sula and ministries San Angelo Standard Times Czech people in our diocese and all Czech time preaching the gospel throughout the and parishes in that diocese will be taken A Scripps-Howard Company people in your prayers during this month. United States, the former Soviet Union, up November 4-5, 2006. The special col- Eastern Europe and Cuba. Greg, a gifted lection began as a response to Hurricane Submissions: Theology on Tap evangelist, preacher and teacher, has given Mitch, which devastated Honduras in 1998 Story suggestions, calendar items, Tapping into Meaning: A program talks at major conferences throughout the like Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in world. All are invited! parish briefs and all other designed for young adults (ages 18-35) our country last year. Thursday Nights, 6-7:30 PM submissions should be emailed to The collection continues to assist the El Mejor Restaurant Diocesan Jr. High Youth Day Diocese of San Pedro Sula, its ministries [email protected]. 1911 S. Bryant San Angelo, TX Saturday, October 21, 2006 and parishes to spread the Good News of COPY, PHOTO DEADLINE: October 12 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Jesus Christ to the people of the area, to Third Friday of every month. How does one begin reconciling broken San Angelo Convention Center build the structures needed for parishes and relationships? After September 22 - $18 religious education, and to serve the poor. Photos should be sent in jpeg format. Let's tap into it's meaning and find out. (includes registration, supper and dance) All of the funds collected in this special Presenter: Rev. Hugh Wade collection are sent to Honduras. The dioce- El Santo Nino de Atocha Letters to the editor are welcome, and October 19 san bishop, Most Rev. Angel Garachana, Advocacy: Voices for the voiceless The Statue of El Nino de Atocha will visit CMF, has written to express his gratitude to should be emailed to Presenter: Kris King, WTOS Our Lady of San Juan in Midland, 7 a.m.-7 all who have been so generous in assisting [email protected]. For more information call Sister Adelina p.m., October 24-26. The statue originated in our partner diocese through their contribu- Letters to the editor are printed at the Garcia at 325-651-7500 Theology on Tap Spain when the Moors invaded the town of tions to this collection. discretion of the editor and identities of copyright 2000 by the Young Adult Ministry Atocha. Following a battle, the victorious For more information, contact Msgr. Larry the writer are subject to Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago. 312- Moors held many Christians captive and pre- Droll at 432-682-6303. verification. Please include name, 466-9473, 711 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60661 vented adult villagers from visiting prisoners. A child appeared one day dressed as a pilgrim address and phone number when sub- St. Joseph’s Brick Garden Charismatic Day of Renewal carrying food and water. The Moors allowed Graduates and ex-students of St. Joseph mitting letters. "Fresh Fire!", Diocesan Charismatic Day the child to bring food and water each day. School are invited to buy a brick which will be of Renewal, is scheduled for Saturday, The prisoners were fed but the basket and placed in the area in front of the school build- October 14, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral gourd remained full. The child was not known ing. The cost is $25 per brick with one, two or Gym in San Angelo. Registration and Praise to the Christians nor to the Moors and the three lines for your name and other informa- begins at 8 a.m. Talks begin at 9 a.m. - 4 people decided the child Jesus, disguised as tion you choose. Contact Iris Dankworth at p.m. Mass at 5 p.m. Healing Prayer Session a pilgrim, and come to their rescue. 325-442-3531, Dennis and Joan Lange at from 7-9 p.m. Bishop Michael Pfeifer will celebrate Mass 325-468-2061, or John Multer at 325-658- Lunch is provided. The presenter will be Thurs., Oct. 26, at 6 p.m., with a procession. 1655. Greg Trainor, founder of the Holy Spirit For more information, call 432.570.0952. The Angelus OCTOBER 2006 Page 3 BISHOP: Eucharist Midland’s Helping Hands damaged by storm “All of a sudden you could A freak storm feel the whole building shake that passed really hard – and then all of through the end of the journey the ceiling tiles down one part Midland of the building – probably 30 August 31 feet by 20 feet —- just raised completely of reconciliation up and came back down. And blew the roof then you could hear the top of off of Helping (From 1) the tin roof being torn off.” Hands, a Catholic- of a journey of reconciliation with God and the church through the Helping Hands of Midland sponsored sacrament of penance. store manager Vic Brenon charitable In this way Christ’s compassion is manifested in the saving of described how a microburst organization in Midland. souls, the supreme law of the church. After reconciliation through destroyed the roof of the benevolent agency’s building at No one was the sacrament of penance and the return to the state of grace, the 1301 Brinson on Thursday, hurt, but dam- communion rite is the immediate preparation for holy communion. August 31. age to the More emphasis should be given to the importance of the grace of It happened quickly – in just building was the sacrament as a good never to be denied to anyone who is prop- a few minutes the storm struck extensive and erly disposed. The necessary conditions are amply set forth in the and the 60+ mph winds ripped an estimated 15,000 water damage canonical and liturgical norms; there is no need to add others. pounds of roof off of the structure and deposited it was reported Preparation for holy communion is necessary because approach- in a pile in the yard just north of the building. The throughout ing the Lord requires a pure heart. Indeed, we ought to examine accompanying rain wreaked havoc inside the build- the building. ourselves to see if we have the proper dispositions. In this regard, ing, as clothing, toys and winter items stored on the an appropriate catechesis should emphasize the power of the upper level of the building were soaked and ruined. eucharist to pardon venial sins. Indeed, receiving holy communion Work crews of this all-volunteer organization with a contrite heart brings the grace of the Holy Spirit,which can worked endless hours throughout the weekend to be of assistance in overcoming temptations and in bearing witness salvage as much as they could of merchandise to the Christian life, oftentimes in unfavorable circumstances. inside the store. The tarp that was laid over the The Our Father prayer is also a great motivation for reconcilia- ruined roof held back little of the rain that fell continu- as usual.’ But the loss of revenue for the three operat- tion, since in it we ask to be purified of sin and delivered from the ously throughout the weekend. Shop vacs ran tireless- ing days that we were closed is pretty devastating to us. Evil One and to be forgiven by our merciful Father who empowers ly to soak up as much of the water as possible, and We rely on that income to help the needy with their rent, utility, medical bills and food.” us to forgive others. bucket after bucket of mopped up rainwater was dumped. Brenon affirmed that the losses would be felt for quite The eucharist is the sacrament of peace, realized after our cele- a while. “Our toys for Christmas are pretty much gone. bration of the sacrament of penance that reconciles us to God and Water also leaked through the top floor into the agency’s offices, however, luckily, none of the office I don’t know how we’ll be able to make up for all that our neighbor. This sacrament makes real the grace conveyed in the equipment or computers were damaged. we lost. We provide toys for approximately 250 kids risen Lord’s greeting,” Peace be with you!” (Jn. 20:19). The sacra- The thrift store closed on Friday and remained closed each Christmas. Here it is September, and we’re having ment of the eucharist also provides believers with the grace needed until Wednesday morning. to start all over. We weren’t able to save very many of to live a good moral life and put the spirit of the Beatitudes into “Fortunately our Helpline was not damaged by the our winter coats and jackets either. I just don’t know practice, particularly the Beatitude proclaimed by Jesus Christ: rain and our caseworkers were able to maintain contact how we’re going to be able to take care of all of the with those needing help,” said executive director Mary people who depend on us. I feel really bad about that.” “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Hardin. “Our work in that area continued on ‘business If you would be interested in helping out in any The faithful ought to rediscover the eucharist as the dynamic capacity, please call 528-6265. force of reconciliation and peace with God and others. In today’s world, with its many divisions and differences, Christians would Be kind and compassionate to one another do well in gathering around the table of the Lord to rediscover their common roots. which are found in him. By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI give others as Christ has forgiv- forgives and forgets. Assisted by the word of God and the homily of the celebrant, the en us. Simply put, this means True peace and unity can be faithful will grow in faith, hope and charity and receive comfort As we continue through the that we are willing to show attained when kindness, mercy through prayer, reflection and adoration. In this way they can special Year of Reconciliation, mercy to those who may have and forgiveness are lived not greater commit themselves to their duty of building a better world, we should all make a new effort offended us as God has shown only by people individually, but increasingly more just and peaceful. They are to consider well the to become compassionate and us mercy even when we have also by people coming together various choices made in political and social areas so that their forgiving. A guiding light for the offended God. in community. life does not contradict the basic norms of the Gospel, which rest of this Year of Mercy means to welcome oth- Our great example of mercy and underlie the church’s social teaching. This aspect of the eucharist Reconciliation is given to us by ers as they are, not as we would compassion is Christ. To show us is not always understood, thereby creating conflicting attitudes St. Paul: “Be kind to one anoth- like them to be. It means God’s compassion and forgive- that become a source of contradiction and scandal between per- er, compassionate, forgive one expanding our hearts so that we ness, Christ became one of us. He sons and communities. In the reconciliation of her members the another as God has forgiven you are capable of loving all people, lived our life, and he took upon church celebrates and worships the eucharist as the sacrament of in Christ.” (Eph.4:32) with all their differences, limita- himself our sins, and gave his life holiness, the sign of unity and the bond of charity. Because we are all sinner, tions, and problems. in love for us to the extreme of There is a close relationship between the eucharist and the moral because we have all failed, we The inspired Paul tells us, “To dying like a criminal on the cross. life, as there are moral duties that flow from the reception of holy all want and need God’s com- forgive one another as God has Christ is God’s compassion and communion. Too many Catholics receive this sacrament without passion and forgiveness as mani- forgiven us in Christ.” forgiveness for all of us. having sufficiently reflected on their moral state in life-on the fested to us in Christ who gave Forgiveness means to see the May we strive during these need for reconciliation, on the need to bring their moral life in his very life for us on the cross other person always with new final months of this Year of accord with the gospel and the teaching of the church. Some to take away our sins and to eyes. It means not remembering Reconciliation to “be kind to one receive communion while denying the teaching of the church or bring us God’s mercy and for- the offenses that might have another, compassionate, forgiv- publicly supporting immoral choices in life such as abortion with- giveness. In turn, we are called been committed against us, but ing one another as God has for- out thinking that they are committing an act of great personal to be kind and compassionate covering everything over with given us in Christ.” (Eph.4:32) (Please See BISHOP/15) toward one another and to for- love, in imitation of God who Page 4 OCTOBER 2006 The Angelus Making sense of bioethics: Guilt-Free Pluripotent Stem Cells? Editor’s Note: Rev. Tadeusz had done the procedure and that the research, not for purposes of treating that breaks off from them, an identical twin Pacholczyk, Ph.D will, effective with embryos they used for biopsy had sur- specific embryo-patient for a known med- can form. While this can certainly occur this issue of the Angelus, begin writing vived. Following public scrutiny of their ical condition. The embryo is instead at the two- and four-cell stage of the a bioethics column for the diocesan claims, however, it came to light that employed as a starting source for har- embryo, it may even be possible at the newspaper. none of the 16 embryos they operated on vestable raw materials, in a gesture that eight-cell stage, though there is ongoing actually ended up surviving. Importantly, reduces young humans to commodities or debate about this question. By Rev. Tadeusz even if the experiment had worked, and manipulable products. A fifth problem could also be men- Pacholczyk, Ph.D even if all the embryos had survived, the 2) Embryonic humans should not be tioned, namely that the remaining seven approach would still sputter and stall in generated in laboratory glassware. They cells of the embryo may not necessarily “Much ado about ethical terms because young humans do not belong inside test tubes or Petri grow to produce a perfectly healthy baby nothing” could would end up being directly subjugated dishes. The only fitting home for human as is commonly assumed. Many babies describe the recent and violated in laboratory settings, in embryos is in the warmth and shelter of have been born after a procedure called hype and flurry of order to mine their desirable cells and their mother’s womb, not in the open preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), news reports about an parts. The quest for “guilt-free stem cells” lights of the laboratory where they can be where a single cell is removed from the “ethical” way to get is certainly a good one, but the so-called prodded, invaded and violated. embryo for genetic testing. When testing stem cells out of a “embryo biopsy” approach to generating 3) In order to get the single cell that is indicates that the embryo is not affected human embryo with- embryonic stem cells fails to deliver. removed out of the embryo to turn into a by a genetic disease, it can be implanted out harming that More importantly, other new techniques stem cell, scientists have to “coat” it with into its mother to grow. What remains Pacholczyk embryo. Scientists which rely either on de-differentiation or a layer of human embryonic stem cells unclear is whether babies born after PGD have proposed pulling off one of the eight on the use of germ cells offer genuinely (taken from another, previously testing are really as healthy as those born cells of an early embryo in order to create novel ways to get stem cells without any destroyed, human embryo). Thus, the pro- without PGD testing. Long-term follow- stem cells, while allowing the seven ethical objections at all. cedure still relies on the prior destruction up studies have not been carried out on remaining cells to continue developing The “embryo biopsy” approach fails to of young humans. these PGD children, so it certainly prema- into a baby. On first hearing, the proposal deliver because of at least four serious 4) The extracted single cell may itself ture at this time to argue that removing sounds attractive to many. Scientists from moral objections: be totipotent, that is to say, it may be a one of the eight cells of an embryo has no a small biotech company called Advanced 1) A non-therapeutic intervention is per- new human being, now able to grow into future effects on that individual. Cell Technology published a paper in the formed on a human embryo. At least 10 an adult on its own. Early embryos are so journal Nature in August, 2006, describ- percent of its body mass is removed for flexible that occasionally when a cell (Please See BIOETHICS/15) ing the technique. They implied that they Diocese hosts Ask Fr. Webster Diocesan Briefs (continued) Anniversary of the Odessa Men’s Vocation The gifts of the Holy Spirit Perpetual Adoration Chapel Catholic News Service One of the ways the Spirit directs us to become what we are meant to Odessa will celebrate the gift of the Retreat for 2006 Q. During a recent discussion be as followers of Jesus Christ and Perpetual Adoration Chapel at Holy about the Holy Spirit, someone moves us to perform the works to Redeemer Parish on October 12th at Eighteen young men from around the Diocese gath- asked about the gifts of the Spirit, which God calls us is through the 6:30 P.M. Most Rev. Michael D. ered at Christ the King Retreat Center, July 29-30, to Pfeifer will be the principal celebrant but no one could remember them. gifts of the Spirit described in the of the Mass and it is expected that the take part in the 2006 Men’s Vocation Retreat. The Could you tell Bible. priests from all the Odessa Parishes young men ranging in age 16-23 and coming from all us what they Scripture, in fact, gives two differ- will be present. After Mass all will be corners of the Diocese were invited to attend the retreat are or where ent listings of this work of the Spirit: invited to take part in a Covered Dish by their pastors, youth ministers, and family members. we might find one in the book of and one in Supper. Odessa was blessed by being Together they spent the weekend praying, discerning, them? the first letter of Paul to the the first city in the San Angelo socializing, and learning about the seminary and priest- (Alberta, Corinthians (mainly Chapter 12). Diocese to have a Perpetual ly life under the direction of Fr. Rodney White, mem- Adoration Chapel. Now, Midland, Canada) The works of the Spirit given in Abilene and San Angelo are blessed bers of the Diocesan Vocation team, and seminarians A. In Catholic Isaiah (11:2-3) are those most com- to have one. The celebration will con- Sam Matthiesen and Lorenzo Hatch. Topics covered theology and monly listed as the gifts of the Holy tinue on the weekend of October 28- included “Discernment, How I decided to enter the spirituality, dif- Spirit in Christian spirituality. The 29. Father Paul Bernier of the Blessed seminary,” “Seminary life is more than just prayer and ferent facets of prophet mentions them as ways the Sacrament Fathers will visit each study,” and “Where do I go from here?” The group our salvation are attributed to differ- power of God will "rest upon" the parish in Odessa at one of their week- prayed the Liturgy of the Hours together, spent time in ent persons of the Holy Trinity. The Messiah, identifying the character end masses to give further impetus to Eucharistic Adoration, and attended Sunday Mass. role of our sanctification is attributed with which he will carry out his sav- this devotion and to give it proper The group got to spend time together in fellowship as direction. He will speak at St. Mary’s to the Holy Spirit. ing work. We believe, of course, this on Saturday evening at the 6:00 p.m. well. They watched a movie on the life of John Paul The Spirit's masterpiece, of prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus. Mass and then at St. Elizabeth Ann the Great as well as taking in the inspirational video course, is Jesus himself. He was con- The works, or gifts, of the Spirit Seton Parish for the 7:30 a.m. Sunday “Fishers of Men” produced by the Secretariat for ceived by the power of the Spirit, recorded by Isaiah are wisdom, Mass. He will be at St. Joseph’s for Vocation and Priestly Formation. They played Ultimate and the Spirit guided him in all the understanding, counsel, courage, the 11:30 a.m. Mass and at Holy Frisbee in the courtyard and shared late night pizza and steps of his redemptive work, to knowledge (especially of the things Redeemer Parish for the 5:15 p.m. sodas. Calvary and the resurrection. of God), piety (parent-like compas- Mass. It is expected that he will From this group of 18, all gave favorable reviews of speak a longer period of time at these We believe the Holy Spirit works sion and kindness) and fear or rever- parishes so that he can give them a the weekend and several stated their readiness to begin in us to make us living images of ence of the Lord. Ancient transla- full message. Father Paul will be at St. the process to enter the seminary for the Diocese of San Jesus, to bring the body of Christ to tions of the Scriptures differ in their Mary’s Parish on Monday evening at Angelo. Let us keep these young men in our prayers to its fulfillment and perfection in us, as forms for this passage, but Catholic 7:00 P.M. to celebrate Benediction support their discernment and journey towards under- the life of Jesus and his love of the piety generally has accepted these as and to give further insights concerning standing God’s unique call in their lives. Father are renewed in human life the seven gifts of the Spirit, first to adoration of the Most Blessed until the end of time. our Lord and then to us. Sacrament. -- Written by Fr. Rodney White, Vocation Director The Angelus OCTOBER 2006 Page 5 On the anniversary of a special partnership Immigration: ‘I was By Fr. Ted Goekler found themselves. The latter approach won out and a prophet- a stranger and you In 1997 there was a ic new entity was formed which Synod of Bishops in has been impressive in it’s cre- welcomed me’ Rome. The Bishops were ative funding. It was called the from both North and South Campaign for Human By Fr. Terry Brenon America. Pope John Paul Development (CHD) and has St. Vincent Pallotti Church, Abilene II had a central given numerous community based movements the where- Recent news stories have made us more aware of ! A Historical Analysis withal to enable change from the the issue of immigration in our state and our nation. bottom. The Campaign for America has always been a country built of many insight that strongly Human Development was an ini- immigrant peoples, who bring with them richness in impacted the final docu- tiative dealing with the problems cultures and diversity from all areas of the world. ment, Iglesia En America of poverty within our national Our country has consistently welcomed immigrants, (the Church in America). A letter joining the borders. The sister diocese pro- refugees, and exiles fleeing injustice and oppression The Church of South gram is an initiative having and seeking liberty and the opportunity to achieve a (Editor’s Note: The following letter was signed by Bishop America and the Church of Michael Pfeifer, the Diocese of San Angelo; Bishop Angel international implications. The full life. Although it is apparent that our immigra- North America is one Garachana, the Diocese of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, rich discussion surrounding the tion policy needs reform, we must not forget that Church. The final docu- and Bishop Alvara Corrada del Rio, the Diocese of Tyler, birth of the Campaign for virtually all immigrants to this country - both docu- ment of the Synod was Texas, marking the 5th anniversary of the partnership Human Development and the mented and undocumented - are in search of jobs published in 1998.Then between the three dioceses.) goals of that program is espe- and opportunity for themselves and their families. late in October of 1998, cially timely as the sister diocese In Texas, immigrants live among us. They serve Honduras was hit by a project effects a broader spec- in our restaurants and hotels, harvest our produce major hurricane named “The diocesan bishops of San Pedro Sula, Tyler and San trum of reality. and a wide variety of other jobs. Their children go Mitch. It had the same Angelo issued a letter on the occasion of the 5th anniversary It is within this framework that to our schools. Their families go to our Churches. of the Partnership (Hermanamiento) of the three dioceses. I, the children and adolescents at impact on Honduras that “Bishops Angel Garachana, Alvaro Corrada del Rio and They are our neighbors. In Matthew’s gospel we Hurricane Katrina had on Michael Pfeifer write, “As we celebrate the 5th anniversary risk, and the former gang mem- hear Jesus’ message “I was a stranger and you wel- New Orleans. of the partnership, we declare our intention to continue this bers with which I work, have comed me.” (Matthew 25:35) Today immigrants Bishop John McCarthy, engagement with one another. We commit ourselves been blessed to develop continu- come to us as the ‘stranger’ in whom Jesus asks to then the ordinary of anew to pray for one another. ing relationships, first with Saint be recognized. Austin, Texas was the “We invite more and more of our parishioners and pas- in Wall and later with During the past 20 years, approximately 23 mil- motivating force behind toral leaders to visit one another, to share and learn from Saint Ann in Midland. lion newcomers have arrived in our nation. the idea of twinning the each other and to work in solidarity to build up the Chamelecon is a marginalized In the Diocese of San Angelo we are addressing dioceses of Texas with the Kingdom of God in Texas and Honduras.” and impoverished area of the the issue of immigration in a variety of ways. The dioceses of Honduras try- “They described the process of entering the City of San Pedro Sula. San issue of immigration has been an item for discus- Partnership. Five years ago, the Diocese of San Pedro ing to put into practice the Sula in Honduras and the Dioceses of San Angelo and Pedro Sula is on the north coast sion for the Presbyteral Council. During the last teaching of the document Tyler in Texas entered into a Partnership, to express our of Honduras and is the industrial Presbyteral Council meeting the Bishop and the of the recently terminated unity in the Catholic Church. We did so in response to the capital of the country. It is the Council approved a plan to train advocates in each Synod of Bishops. Bishop call of Pope John Paul II ‘to promote the bonds of com- center of the famous sweat shop Deanery to work with immigrants in filling out McCarthy was no stranger munion among the particular churches, to encourage the industries of Central America. paperwork concerning immigration issues. These to mission. One of his faithful to live this communion more and more and to Chamelecon which comprises advocates attended a conference in closest friends and class- assume the responsibilities of developing (these) bonds of the southeast quadrant of the city during the month of September in order to be certi- mates was Father Bill communion ... through education, the exchange of infor- is estimated to have a population fied by the State Bar of Texas Committee. Woods, a Maryknoll priest mation ... ties between parishes and dioceses, and proj- of 130,000 people. The sector of The following individuals will be certified advo- ects involving cooperation and joint intervention in ques- Chamelecon in which Saint killed in Guatemala in the tions of greater importance, especially those affecting the cates for our Diocese. They will be able to assist early ‘80s for treating the poor” (The Church in America #37.) Ambrose in Wall and Saint Ann individuals and families in the following areas: indigenous peoples as fully “The Partnership was developed in the context of a plan in Midland have worked is the paperwork to apply for U.S. citizenship, legal per- human, going as far as put forward by all the Dioceses of Texas, Oklahoma and poorest, most alienated area of manent residency, temporary protective status for forming co-operatives for Honduras.The process of establishing these relationships Chamelecon. Its reputation is so Central America, V-1 and V-2 visas, K-2 and K-3 them and enabling them to was facilitated by Catholic Relief Services. On September bad that many more well-off in visas. have land of their own. He 1l, 200l, the three dioceses entered into a “Covenant of Chamelecon do not visit. It is also proved himself a man Partnership,” proclaiming the centrality of Jesus Christ as the area with the highest indices You may contact the advocates as follows: of vision in the early ’60s the way to “conversion, communion, and solidarity (#7). of malnutrition, joblessness, lack Abilene Deanery working with St. Vincent Pallotti when their was much “They noted, “We are pleased that our nascent relation- of schooling, violent crime, and Church in Abilene - Nellie Diaz (325) 677-1687 ship has been developing so wonderfully for these five Ramona Sosa (325) 690-0026 social turmoil in the states. years. We agreed to pray regularly for one another. There gang activity. Midland/Odessa Deanery working with Catholic The NCCB, the National have been reciprocal visits of church members, religious The groups that have come Charities in Odessa - Cruz Diaz - (432) 332-1387 or Bishops Conference, was and clergy in Texas and Honduras, including all the dioce- have lived simply, shared with Faye Rodriguez - Director of Catholic Charities of moved to have a special san bishops.” the neighborhood, and been lov- Odessa - (432) 332-1387 national collection to bet- “Diocesan Partnership Teams have met annually and ing and not paternalistic/mater- San Angelo Deanery working with St. Mary, Star ter the conditions of the provided leadership in this process. Parishes are twinned nalistic in their relating with the of the Sea Church in Ballinger or Benina Arredondo poor and disenfranchised. with one another, as are several Catholic schools. people with whom they come in at (325) 754-4221 At the time their was a Students, professors and campus ministers in University contact. What they have encoun- These advocates cannot do the alone. With lively ideological debate Apostolates have visited and shared experiences. Some tered has shaken up many of the the expected heavy work load, they will need other priests have spent time in the partner dioceses. They popular myths about people who individuals to assist them in their ministry. If you are over the manner to pro- communicate with each other often and publish informa- aware of other people who would like to share in the ceed. Would the money tion in the diocesan newspapers.” live in grinding poverty. Even ministry, please contact one of the above mentioned primarily be used for the gang members respect those who advocates for more information. You may also con- social servicing of needs respect them. tact me, Fr. Terry Brenon at St. Vincent Pallotti or would the emphasis of the collec- tems that condemned the marginalized Church in Abilene at (325) 672-1794 for further tion be on the transformation of sys- to the social situation in which they (See HONDURAS/15) information. Page 6 OCTOBER 2006 The Angelus

DIOCESAN DATES PARISH FESTIVAL CALENDAR Send your festival info to [email protected] OCTOBER 14 Horse Cart Rides Bingo Silent Auction Bishop’s Calendar SWEETWATER Hay Rides Cake Walk Crafts Holy Family Sausage Festival International Food booths FOR CHILDREN: OCTOBER Noon-6 p.m. Sausage plates $5.50. Entertainment Train Rides Air Castle Dart Throw 12 -- ODESSA, St. Mary – 14th Anniversary of Perpetual We'll have raffles, games with Country Crafts Store CONCESSION STAND with : prizes, cake walk, Bingo, music Pumpkin Patch Hamburgers Hot Dogs Adoration – Mass at 6:30 p.m. Cotton Candy Popcorn 13 - SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Pastoral Center - Staff Meeting OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 15 Music Costume Contest at 11 a.m. WALL BROWNWOOD NOVEMBER 12 14 -- ODESSA, St. Mary – Confirmation at 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Queen of Peace St. Ambrose Fall Festival Turkey, Dressing, Sausage Dinner ROWENA Fall Festival 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 15 -- CRANE, Good Shepherd – Mass at 9:00 a.m. Adults $7 Child $3 St. Joseph’s Food, Fun And More. 17 – SAN ANGELO, Christ the King Retreat Center – Staff 11 am to 2 pm "HOLIDAY IN YOUR HEART" has Retreat – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. been chosen for the theme. A deli- OCTOBER 15 OCTOBER 22 cious meal of turkey, dressing & 18 -- MIDLAND, St. Stephen – Presentation to the RCIA at ODESSA 6:30 p.m.; Diocesan Pastoral Center - Meet with Diocesan Legal COLEMAN German sausage will begin at 11 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sacred Heart Parish Festival a.m. Plates for adults will be $7 Team at 11:00 A.M. Fall Festival At Fr. Lawrence Cyr Parish Hall Childrens plates $3. A drive thru 19 -- ABILENE, Sacred Heart – Confirmation at 6:30 p.m. (N. Grandview behind San Saba Street, Coleman plates to go line will be available 20 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Pastoral Center – Priests Ratliff Stadium) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for $7 each. Childrens games, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Personnel Board meeting – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mexican Dinner 11 a.m.-2 p.m. bingo, country store and an auction Games, Prizes for Children, Adults Enchilada or Carne Guisada will be going on through out the 21 -- SAN ANGELO, Convention Center Diocesan Junior Dunking Booth $6 a plate ($4--10 years & under) day. A sausage sandwich supper High Youth Event Cascarones Face Painting To go plates available will be served at 4:30 p.m. 22 -- MILLERSVIEW, Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mass, 9:30 a.m. 23-25 -- CHICAGO, Home Mission Bishops’ Conference 27-29 -- SAN ANTONIO, Oblate Youth Conference EDICTAL SUMMONS EDICTAL SUMMONS SIKES- MURRELL BALLADARES (DOUGHERTY)-SANTOS NOVEMBER The Tribunal Office of the Catholic Diocese of San The Tribunal Office of the Catholic Diocese of San 1 -- SAN ANGELO, Sacred Heart Cathedral - All Day Angelo to Brandy K. Murrell and her whereabouts Mass, 8:30 a.m. Angelo to Manuel Ferreir Santos, Jr., and his where- unknown. abouts unknown. 2-4 -- NEW YORK, Fordham Center on Religion and Culture You are hereby summoned to appear before the You are hereby summoned to appear before the 5 -- STANTON, St. Joseph -- 125th Anniversary Mass at 4 Tribunal of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, 804 Tribunal of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, at 804 p.m. (outside at old convent) Ford Street, San Angelo, Texas, 76905, on or before Ford Street, San Angelo, Texas 76905, on or before the the 31st day of October, 2006, to answer to the 6 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Pastoral Center - Diocesan 31st day of October, 2006 to answer to the Petition of Petition of John Norbon Sikes, now introduced before Maria Dora Balladares (Dougherty), now introduced Liturgy Commission meeting, 2 p.m. the Diocesan Tribunal in an action styled, John N. before the Diocesan Tribunal in an action styled, Maria 7 -- SAN ANGELO, Joint Meeting of Diocesan Finance Sikes and Brandy K. Murrell, Petition for Declaration of D. Balladares and Manuel F. Santos, Jr., Petition for Council and Presbyteral Council at 11 a.m. Invalidity of Marriage," said Petition being identified as Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage," said Petition being 8 -- CRANE, Good Shepherd and Sacred Heart, McCamey- CASE: SIKES-MURRELL; PROTOCOL NO: SO identified as CASE: BALLADARES (DOUGHERTY) - 06/60,on the Tribunal Docket of the Diocese of San SANTOS; PROTOCAL NO: SO 06/55, on the Tribunal Confirmation at 6:30 p.m. Angelo. Docket of the Diocese of San Angelo. 9 -- ABILENE, St. Vincent Pallotti - 6:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass You may communicate with the Tribunal in person or You may communicate with the Tribunal in person or in Closing the Year of Reconciliation for the Abilene Deanery in writing. Failure to communicate within the pre- writing. Failure to communicate within the prescribed 10 -- MIDLAND, Our Lady of Guadalupe - Meet with Pastor scribed period of time will be considered your consent period of time will be considered your consent for the for the Tribunal to continue its proceedings in the above-named and Pastoral and Finance Councils at 7:30 p.m. Tribunal to continue its proceedings in the above- case. 11 -- ODESSA, St. Mary - Catholic Schools Commission named case. Given at the Tribunal of the Diocese of San Angelo on Meeting, 9 a.m. Given at the Tribunal of the Diocese of San Angelo the 1st day of October, 2006. 12-16 -- BALTIMORE, Maryland - Meeting of the United on the 1st day of October, 2006. -- Reverend William R. DuBuisson, OMI, MCL, JCL Judical Vicar States Conference of Catholic Bishops -- Rev. Tom Barley, J.CL, Adjutant Judicial Vicar 17-19 -- LAREDO, Region X Catholic Youth Conference 20 -- SAN ANGELO, Sacred Heart - 6:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass Closing the Year of Reconciliation for the San Angelo Deanery. October calls us to focus on Mary, missions 21 -- MIDLAND, St. Stephen, 6:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass Closing Year of Reconciliation By Bishop Michael Pfeifer but the rosary is really all about renew our commitment to be in 22 -- SAN ANGELO, St. Joseph - Thanksgiving Ecumenical the life and ministry of Jesus. solidarity through prayer, serv- Service at 6:30 p.m. The month of October focus- As we pray the rosary, we are ice, and generosity with the 23 -- SAN ANGELO, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Thanksgiving es our attention on Mary and on asked to reflect on the Mission Church throughout the Day Mass at 9 a.m. mission. Traditionally during Mysteries of the rosary, and all world. On Mission Sunday a 24-26 -- Rest and Prayer this month, the Church encour- the Mysteries in some way special collection is taken up to 29 -- BIG SPRING - Mass for Inmates at Federal Prison ages the devotion of praying unite us to the life of Christ. support the missions of our 30 -- ABILENE, Sacred Heart, Presentation to RCIA at 6:30 the rosary and on October 7, we While praying the rosary, we Church, and I strongly encour- p.m. celebrate the Feast of “Our are invited to review the life of age all of our people to be very Lady of the Rosary.” Christ as seen through the eyes generous in giving to this col- ETHICS WORKSHOPS The month of October is then of Mary. lection. Also, I ask that during San Angelo Deanery: October 19, Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm, a month to renew our devotion The month of October tradi- this month we offer prayers for Sacred Heart Cathedral, San Angelo to the Blessed Mother, especial- tionally is also dedicated to missionaries who serve God’s Midland/Odessa Deanery: Oct. 9, Monday, St. Joseph, Stanton ly by praying the rosary, which focusing our attention on the people around the world. Abilene Deanery : Mon., Oct. 16, 6:30-9:30 pm, Holy is a special way of honoring mission dimension of our I thank you, the people of the Family, Abilene Mary, the Mother of Jesus and Church. Our Catholic Church Diocese of San Angelo, for our Mother. During this month is missionary, and on Sunday, your past generosity to the Necrology -- November of October, I ask all of our peo- October 22, 2006, we celebrate Mission Church, and encourage 10 -- Rev. James Coleman (2002) ple, especially in a family set- World Mission Sunday. On that you to continue to be generous 19 -- Rev. Frank Zimmerman, CM (1999) ting, to renew the practice of Sunday, and during the entire in supporting all missionaries. 23 -- Rev. Colm Mulligan MSC (2003) praying the rosary daily, or sev- month of October, we are asked Thank you and may God 27 -- Rev. Michael Dwyer MSC (1997) eral times a week. The first one to reflect on the missionary bless you. we meet in the rosary is Mary, dimension of the Church, and to The Angelus OCTOBER 2006 Page 7 Deacon formation begins in diocese DDIOCEIOCE-S-SCENESCENES By Deacon Tim Graham Director Mass for the Office of Diaconal Ministry Unborn More than 60 applications were received in the Office of Diaconal Ministry more than a year ago Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, priests and deacons cele- for the new formation class. Of those, 34 men are brate a Mass for the Unborn, now ready to begin the first year of study and September 9 in Midland. The preparation to become candidates for ordination to Mass was said across the the Order of Deacon in our diocese. street from Midland’s The Diocese of San Angelo has 65 active deacons Planned Parenthood. serving in parishes, prisons, hospitals and, perhaps most important of all, in their workplaces, neighbor- hoods and families. They are Catholic clergy living and working among the faithful…a sanctifying pres- ence of word, sacrament and service. We read in Acts 6:2-3: "So the 12 called together the community of disciples and said…Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and Wisdom, whom we shall appoint…" So began the traditionally accepted institution of the diaconate. From that moment the Church has been blessed with an order of ministers dedicated to the body of Christ as servant-leaders. The restoration of the permanent diaconate subse- quent to the Second Vatican Council ushered in a new kind of clerical reality for Catholics. For the first time in over 1,000 years we have married cler- Men’s Vocations gy becoming normative in the person of the deacon. We also have clergy in places where priests are Retreat rarely found - in the workplace. Most deacons are married and have secular jobs to support themselves Diocesan Director Rodney White (far and their families. Consequently, the "official" left) and Bishop Michael Pfeifer (near Church is now being found in secular society in left) address the 18 men who attend- ways that were not possible before permanent dea- ed the 2006 Men’s Vocations Retreat at Christ the King Retreat Center in cons came back on the scene. San Angelo at the end of July. The vocation of the deacon is one that melds Several of the men in attendance together several aspects of Christian discipleship. It indicated a readiness to enter the calls for men (with the support of their wives) to be seminary in service to God and the willing and able to be of service at the discretion of Church. Story/Page 4 the bishop for the good of the diocese. While most deacons serve in parish settings, some are asked to take on additional duties as with the newly appoint- Adoration ed Director of Criminal Justice Ministry, The men and their parishes are: In celebration of the Aguirre, Frank - Sacred Heart Cathedral, San Angelo; Benavides, Carlos - Our Lady of Lourdes, Andrews; Year of Camarillo, Alfred - St. Mary's, Odessa; Delgado, Gilbert - Reconciliation, St. St. Vincent, Abilene; Gonzalez, Andy - St. Margaret, San Joseph Church in Angelo; Hammons, Walter - Holy Angels, San Angelo; Rowena, led by pas- Hendon, Leonard, Jr. - St. Stephen's, Midland; tor Bhaskar Hennessey, Dwain - Sacred Heart, Abilene; Holguin, Morugudi, (at right in Danny - St. Joseph's, Ft. Stockton; Lange, Allen - St. photo near left) cele- Ambrose, Wall; Lange, Stanley - St. Thomas, Miles; Lopez, brated 40 hours of Joe - Sacred Heart, Abilene; Lopez, Michael - St. Mary's, San Angelo; Main, Marc - St. Francis, Abilene; Mata, Luis, Eucharistic Sr.- Our Lady of Guadalupe, Midland; Mata, Marcos - St. Adoration Mary's, San Angelo; Medina, Freddy - Holy Angels, San September 8-10. The Angelo; Mendez, Hector - St. Mary's, Odessa; Moreno, photos at left and Robert - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Midland; Napoles, Jesus below are from the - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Midland; Nunez, Ray - Sacred 40-hour adoration. Heart, Coleman; Ramirez, Victor - St. Vincent, Abilene; Rhodes, Gary - Holy Family, Abilene; Rojo, Steve - St. Elizabeth's, Odessa; Sanchez, Claudio - St. Joseph's, San Angelo; Selvera, Robert - St. Patrick's, Brady; Shannahan, Dan - St. Ambrose, Wall; Sterkel, Mark - St. Stephen's, Midland; Torres, Ricardo - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Midland Vasquez, Jesse - Sacred Heart, Abilene; Vaughan, Daniel - Holy Family, Abilene; Villarreal, Luis - St. Joseph's, Ft. Stockton; Workman, - St. Mary's, Ballinger; Zimmerman, Steve - Cathedral, San Angelo Page 8 OCTOBER 2006 The Angelus The Angelus OCTOBER 2006 Page 9 WHYWHY MUSLIMSMUSLIMS AREARE SOSO MADMAD POPE: Pontiff was speaking on religious values Pope says he ‘deeply regrets’ (From 8) Much attention was focused on the pope’s planned trip to Turkey Nov. 28-Dec. 1. The Vatican’s new secretary of state, Cardinal Bertone said he hoped the Turkey trip that his comments offended Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, issued another would take place and added, “For the time statement Sept. 16 saying the pope respected being there is no reason why it should not.” and its followers, and was unequivocally Ali Bardakoglu, the head of Turkey’s direc- Muslims, stops short of retraction in favor of interfaith dialogue. The cardinal torate of religious affairs, who had earlier By John Thavis the consequences of this wave of hatred, said that in Germany the pope had been argu- denounced the papal speech, welcomed the Catholic News Service hoping that it does not lead to serious con- ing in favor of religious values in modern cul- clarifying remarks. sequences for the church in the world.” tures — a point that should be welcomed by “(The pope) says that he respects Islam and VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI In Turkey, where there had been harsh Muslims. didn’t want to offend Muslims. That’s a civi- said he was “deeply sorry” that Muslims criticism of the papal speech, Foreign “Indeed it was (the pope) who, before the lized position,” Bardakoglu said. were offended by his reference to a histori- Minister Abdullah Gul said there were no religious fervor of Muslim believers, warned But elsewhere the pope’s words drew a less cal criticism of Islam, which he said does plans to change the government’s plans to secularized Western culture to guard against enthusiastic response. In Iran, a government not reflect his own opinion. host Pope Benedict during a planned visit ‘the contempt for God and the cynicism that spokesman said Sept. 18 that the pope’s expla- The pope’s remarks to pilgrims at his to Turkey this fall. It would be the pope’s considers mockery of the sacred to be an exer- nation was not enough, and that “he should summer residence in first trip to a Muslim country. cise of freedom,’” Cardinal Bertone said. say that what he declared was wrong.” Sept. 17 were his first public reaction to a In his talk at the University of wave of Muslim indignation over a univer- Regensburg, Germany, Sept. 12, the pope’s MUSLIMS: Benedict not out to offend anyone sity lecture he delivered in Germany. main theme was how reason and faith “I am deeply sorry for the reactions in must be reconciled in the West, but he (From 1) against an over-secularized culture. some countries to a few passages of my introduced it by quoting the 14th-century Said Poupard: “I invite our Muslim friends of address at the University of Regensburg, Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Paleologus The pope has since apologized for offending goodwill to take the pope’s text in hand and read which were considered offensive to the on the errors of Islam and jihad, or holy Muslims saying he is “deeply sorry for the reac- it in its entirety and meditate on it. It will be sensibility of Muslims,” the pope said. war. tions in some countries to a few passages of my clear that this in no way can be considered an “These in fact were a quotation from a Most of the Muslim negative reaction address ... which were considered offensive to attack on Islam but is rather an outstretched medieval text, which do not in any way has been based on the erroneous assump- the sensibility of Muslims.” hand because it defends the value of humanity’s express my personal thought,” he said. tion that the pope agreed with the quoted Pfeifer said he felt it was an essential part of religious cultures including Islam.” The pope said he hoped his explanation material, including the line that Islam had any conversation surrounding the remarks to Pfeifer said after the initial ruckus died down, and earlier Vatican statements would serve brought “things only evil and inhuman.” look at where and in what context the remarks the Vatican stressed the esteem it has for to “appease hearts and to clarify the true Criticism came from Muslim leaders and Pope’s electrifying speech avoids the boring opener were delivered. Benedict was delivering a “tech- Muslims. meaning of my address, which in its totali- representatives in many countries, includ- By Father Eugene Hemrick been building up for some time. If we are going to see nical talk” to professors, Pfeifer said, at the uni- “Muslims adore the one God, living and sub- ty was and is an invitation to frank and ing Egypt, Pakistan, Iran and Indonesia. In Catholic News Service ! ANOTHER VIEW the reversal of our present divisions, it is absolutely nec- versity where he once taught. His subject was sisting in themselves, merciful and all power- the West Bank, fire bombs were hurled at sincere dialogue, with great mutual essary that we get to their root causes. faith and reason, and his point: faith and vio- ful,” Pfeifer said. “Pope Benedict said the respect.” several Christian churches, apparently in Europe to its Christian roots than in building better rela- A rule in homiletics is to avoid the “ho-hum” opener. One way we might accomplish this is by creating lence don’t mix well. Muslims take pains to submit wholeheartedly to Several Muslim leaders reacted positive- reaction to the pope’s speech; no injuries tions with them. No one will argue that Pope Benedict XVI’s Sept. 12 nationwide dialogues that address the history of this “Pope Benedict was trying to bring out the even his inscrutable decrees just as , ly to the pope’s comments, which were were reported. Whatever the reasons for his remarks, the outrage they academic lecture in Germany ignored that rule. In quot- buildup of divisions. Did it begin with the war in Iraq or need to reject violence,” Pfeifer said. “In that with whom the faith of Islam takes great pleas- carried live on some Arab TV networks. The pope’s decision to directly confront caused needs greater study. ing a 14th-century emperor as say- was it the result of fighting in the Holy Land? Is global- setting, in order to make his point, he quoted the ure, submitted to God. Other Islamic groups said a fuller apology the controversy came after the Vatican Every day we hear of Muslim factions killing each ing, “Show me just what ization generating resistance within cultures that don’t 14th-century emperor’s words about the incom- Though Muslims do not consider Jesus their was needed. issued two statements clarifying his other in great numbers out of hatred. Every week we see Mohammed brought that was new, welcome this turn of events and seek instead to preserve patibility of faith and violence.” Savior, they do revere him as a prophet, and In , authorities were investigat- speech, saying it had been misinterpreted. enraged Muslims protesting something done by the U.S. and there you will find things only traditional ways of life? Is this warfare really religious? Pfeifer said the media’s coverage is partly to they honor Mary as Mother, at times even ing whether the killing of an Italian nun, A few hours after the pope returned from government or by other individuals. evil and inhuman, such as his com- Until we get our differences out on the table, speeches be blamed, saying many outlets assumed the calling on her with devotion. They wait in judg- Sister Leonella Sgorbati, was related to the Germany Sept. 14, Father Lombardi said Some Muslims hold that this is holy rage, while non- mand to spread by the sword the like the one Pope Benedict gave in Germany will lead to pope agreed with the emperor’s words and left ment of God and value moral life and worship controversy over the papal speech. She that while the papal speech contained a Muslims ask, How can this be called holy rage when faith he preached,” eyebrows rose. protests and riots because we don’t really know or trust out a critical piece of his speech. God through prayer, almsgiving and fasting.” and her bodyguard, who was also killed, “clear and radical rejection of the religious revenge and murder are advocated? Muslims around the world went into what the other side is thinking and feeling or where they “The pope, even in his talk that day, said that Pope John Paul II, Benedict's predecessor, were shot as they entered a children’s hos- motivation for violence,” it was not meant These outbursts reveal that we have entered a new era a rage. are coming from. the emperor’s words were not his personal point was the first pope to ever visit a . pital where the nun worked. to be a critical assessment of Islam. On the in which our divisions outweigh our efforts to create Some have argued that Pope And where is this “table” — the one we should bring of view. The media picked out that one line -- Pfeifer reiterated that the pope’s intentions “We hope this remains an isolated act,” contrary, Father Lombardi said, the pope’s unity. This era is witnessing the loss of an ability to let Benedict was not using his own Hemrick our differences to? Perhaps it would be best to locate it that Islam brought things only evil and inhuman were not to offend any one or any group. said the Vatican spokesman, Father talk focused primarily on the religious bygones be bygones and to begin life anew. Because of words, so this was not his sentiment. Others said that he in our universities where young minds are prone to be -- and it went round the world.” “I think the Pope, if he were going to give . Without directly link- shortcomings of the West. this, talk of civil war in Iraq could well spill over into an is a scholar-teacher who employs examples like this one stirred into action and to make their concerns known to Cardinal Paul Poupard, who heads the Vatican the talk again, would leave that phrase out,” ing the killing to the papal speech, he said all-out war between Muslim and non-Muslim nations. to make a point. Still others contend he never has felt their governments and their people. council that dialogues with Muslims, said the Pfeifer said. “He doesn’t want to offend any- the Vatican was “following with concern (Please See POPE/9) This change in events didn’t happen overnight; it has close to Muslims and is more interested in returning Pope offered an outstretched hand in the battle one.” Page 10 OCTOBER 2006 The Angelus Stanton’s St. Joseph to celebrate 125th anniversary By Jimmy Patterson times a week and every Sunday in a tent until Oct. 10, Editor ! St. Joseph in Stanton will celebrate 125 1881, when the first church in West Texas was complet- The Angelus ed. It was in a small frame building and was built on a years as a Catholic Church from from Noon- site one block north of where the present church is. STANTON -- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church parish- Midnight, Sat., Nov. 4, and Noon-10 p.m. Also at the time of the beginning of St. Joseph’s, set- ioners and friends will celebrate the church community’s Sun., Nov. 5. Mass with San Angelo Bishop tlers named the streets in what would eventually become 125th birthday Saturday and Sunday, November 4-5. The Michael D. Pfeifer, will be at 4 p.m. Stanton -- St. Peter, St. Anna, St. Mary, St. Paul, St. celebration begins at Noon both days. Joseph, St. Charles, St. Boniface, St. Benedict and St. Bishop Michael Pfeifer, of the Diocese of San Angelo, On Aug. 15, 1881, the Rev. W.A. Peters, O.C.C., with Francis -- and at present time most other streets through- will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. that day in honor of the four monks of the Carmelite Order, arrived at the Grelton out Stanton are named for different saints. first Catholic church that was built between El Paso and Station in Martin County. Fr. Peters had hoped to start a On Sept. 2, 1881, construction of the first church Fort Worth in 1881. Mass will be celebrated on the German Colony in the area. On the second Sunday after building began. grounds of the convent in Stanton. Aug. 15, Fr. Peters celebrated the first Mass in West NOTE: Celebration participants are advised to bring The Most Rev. John Yanta, Bishop of Amarillo, is also Texas in a tent. In November of that same year, by mutu- their lawn chairs. ... Priests, deacons, or Sisters who expected to be in attendance at the celebration and Mass. ally agreement in the community, the name of the town will be attending the Mass need to RSVP to the Tejano singer Michael Salgado will be in concert at was changed to Marienfeld, German for Field of Mary. Parish, 432.756.3743, or to Frances Valles, the celebration, which will also feature all-day conces- Mass at the church continued to be celebrated three 432.756.2387, if you plan to attend Mass. sions, local talent, mariachis and Ballet Folklorico. Sister Marie: Medical missionary sister ... my sister U.S. Federal Judge Mindanao in the Philippines to Robert Junell, center, By Fr. Frances Frey with Rev. Monsignor Pastor work among the Muslims. Finally Larry Droll, pastor of St. Mary’s Church-Odessa Sister Marie, ( after Vatican II the St. Ann’s in Midland. Sisters went back to their Below, Assistant U.S. In 1943 Marie graduated from name and wore regular street Attorney Glenn Rocque high school. It was there that she clothes with their distinctive cruci- Jackson, left; Midland heard of Mother Anna Dengal fix) came back to the United States. County Judge Bill who founded the Medical mis- Back in the ‘States’ she finally Morrow and District sionary Sisters for the purpose of had the opportunity to obtain her Judge John Hyde. going out to the poor and the nursing degree to add to her theolo- sick women who were not being gy degree. She was sent to cared for in foreign lands. Marie Appalachia in Kentucky to work in wanted to be a member of her the hills there and then to Tuba City order but mom and dad said ’not to work with the Native Indians. yet’ and the pastor said to give Finally, Sister Marie was chaplain him time to look into it. in a hospital outside of Los Angeles In 1944, a year later, she went and then to a large retirement cen- to Philadelphia and entered the ter where she counseled the resi- Judges, attorneys attend Red Mass order. That same year her broth- dents. By Jimmy Patterson Judge John Hyde, Midland County er Charles A Frey of Lancaster, I write all this to encourage Editor Court at Law jJudge Al Walvoord PA left home for the Navy. young women to seek the will of and Judge Sylvia Chavez, Justice of When she made her vows she the Lord as they discern their voca- the Peace Michael Wallace; was named Sister Mary tion in life. My sister Marie had no In the presence of an impressive roster of judges, attorneys and pros- Midland County District Attorney Andrew. But she was not a doc- idea of God’s plan for her life. God Al Schorre and assistants, Midland tor or even a nurse, or a pharma- accepted her generosity and used ecutors, Bishop Michael Pfeifer led a first-ever celebration of a Red County Judge Bill Morrow, and cist. They put her to work using every gift she had. John Klassen, Chief of the United her talents of art and office The Medical Missionary Sisters Mass conducted in the San Angelo diocese, October 5 at St. Ann’s States Attorney's Office-Western skills. She spent her first years in no longer have their big house District of Texas, who helped coor- where everyone lived. That is now Church in Midland. their offices working with their dinate the event. magazine and other office work used for offices. Now they have Pfeifer told the assembled that the that need to be done. six small houses where the newest Holy Spirit calls on the assembled Pfeifer encouraged the judges and Then she received the assign- members live with the older to “carry out justice with righteous- attorneys to remember St. Thomas ment obedience she longed for. Sisters and other professed Sisters. ness and love in these difficult and More, the of judges Sister Mary Andrew was sent to This is the same way of life they trying times.” and attorneys, and distributed to Rawalpindi in India to work in the will live after they are professed. A venerable tradition within the each of them the saint’s medal. Holy Family Hospital. There she Sr. Marie spent over 60 years of "This tradition extended to the Church, the Red Mass dates back to help the celebrant in the Mass's did clerical work, including billing her life as a Medical Missionary the 13th century when the Mass United States in 1928 when the first the patients for their treatment. She Sister. On August 25th, I officiated at early days also often wore red- Red Mass was celebrated at New opened the court term for many tinged judicial or academic gowns. told me of those who claimed that her Liturgy of Christian Burial. Now European countries. Its name York's St. Patrick's Cathedral," said is the time for another young women The Mass was requested by U.S. they were very poor and could not comes from the celebrant's red vest- Msgr. Larry Droll, pastor of St. afford anything but a few rupees. to dare to say ‘yes’ to the Lord. Federal District Judge Robert Ann's and vicar general of the Then as they left they had a whole www.medicalmissionsisters.org or ments worn, signifying the fire of Junell, of Midland, a former state the Holy Spirit's guidance who Diocese of San Angelo. "The Red retinue, such as the very rich have, write Medical Missionary Sisters representative from San Angelo Mass is traditionally said the first come to take them home. From 8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA come to all those who pursue justice who has known Pfeifer many years. in their daily lives. The judges and week of October to mark the begin- there she was sent to the hospital in 19111. You may talk with me, Fr. Also in attendance was District ning of the judicial year." Pakistan and then finally to Francis Frey, 432 332 5334. law professors who would often The Angelus OCTOBER 2006 Page 11 No les dejaban tiempo ni para comer White Ribbon Week raises awareness against porn Por Obispo Miguel ble para amarnos más… domingos, que se nos By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI profit-driven assault jeopardizes the well-being Pfeifer, OMI ! Ni para manifestarnos presentan de repente y of our youth and violates the privacy of those ese afecto, que tantas luego resulta que no White Ribbon Against Pornography Week who wish not to be exposed. A los esposos, lo veces manifestamos a los sabemos que hacer y (WRAP)—October 29, 2006 through Research indicates that pornography con- mismo que les ocurrió a demás pero que, inex- andamos de un humor de November 5, 2006—is intended to educate the sumption increases marital distress, and risk of los apóstoles, con tantas plicablemente, olvi- perros… public about the extent of the evil of pornogra- separation and divorce. It also leads to infideli- idas y venidas que ten- damos manifestarnos !Ni para decirnos: phy and what can constitutionally be done ty and increases appetite for more graphic types about it. Fighting pornography, however, is a of pornography and sexual activity associated emos que dar para aten- mutuamente. “Perdóname el grito que year-round challenge, as pornography is a with abusive, illegal or unsafe practices and der a los hijos, a veces ! Ni para hablar de los te pegue en la comida” o growing social-moral cancer in our society. leads to an increase of compulsive and addic- “no nos queda tiempo ni problemas del mas “Por favor, tenme This insidious social cancer has found a new tive sexual behavior. para comer” (ver Marcos grande, que anda con paciencia; es que estos way of touching all our lives. Since the advent Children and adolescents who are exposed to 6, 31-32). unos amigos que no nos días he andado muy of the Internet, the pornography industry has pornography have lasting and traumatic and Los invito a reflex- gustan nada, nada… ni nerviosa y cansada… profited from an unprecedented proximity to the emotional responses, and are influenced to early ionar sobre este pasaje de la hija que anda con ! Ni (sobre todo y ante home, work and school environments. sexual behavior. Pornography increases the risk de San Marcos tomado un genio del diablo… ni todo) para “ir con Consequently, couples, families, and individuals of sexually transmitted diseases and leads to del Misal Mensual de la del chico de quien ya Cristo” (“Vengan conmi- of all ages are impacted by pornography in false information about the true meaning of Buena Prensa. han llegado varios go a un lugar solitario”) often devastating ways. human sexuality. Although many parents work diligently to Sadly, the United States ranks among the top ! Ni (lo que es mas reportes de la escuela… y pedirle por los hijos, protect their family from sexually explicit mate- producers and consumers of pornography. grave quizá) para estar ni del que llegó a las tan- encomendarle nuestras rial, research funded by Congress has shown Hence, the federal government has a unique solos y contarnos “todo tas de la madrugada y preocupaciones y pedirle Internet pornography to be very intrusive and opportunity to take a lead in addressing this evil lo que hemos hecho y oliendo no precisamente fuerzas para no desalen- undermines the moral foundation of family life. and the harm it does. enseñado…” a rosas… tarnos y seguir tirando de Additionally, we know that a variety of fraudu- During the White Ribbon Against ! Ni para conocernos ! Ni para hacer planes la carreta. lent illegal and unethical practices are used to Pornography Week put a white ribbon on your mejor, base indispensa- sobre los sábados y los attract new customers and eroticize attitudes that undermine public health and safety. This (Please See WRAP/14) Part 3: Bartholomew DeWitt builds his trading post on the Concho Last in a 3-part series. quality of life in San Antonio, including school in San Antonio. The curriculum America, because the Clerk of Bexar public instruction. Unfortunately, inade- included instruction in foreign languages County, Sam Smith’ noted in the official Felix Almarez is a Peter T. Flaw quate funding thwarted fulfillment of these (English, French, German and Spanish), license that Carolina Angela’s presence was Distringuied University Professor of goals. Notwithstanding constant reversals, penmanship, reading & arithmetic, religion, by consent of her Mother.” Two years Borderlands History at the University of the need for schools remained and etiquette. later, members of the extended de la Garza Texas at San Antonio. uppermost among municipal priorities. In view of the social standing of a few of family assembled at San Fernando Church Foremost among religious advocates of the old-line families in San Antonio whose for the baptismal rite of the first child of By Felix Almarez education were Catholics, Episcopalians, roots extended back to the Spanish colonial the DeWitt couple whom they named Methodists and Presbyterians, all of whom, period the young ladies of the de la Garza Joseph Bartholomew. Nearly two years The bank property remained in the De la at different levels of achievement, estab- household assuredly attended classes at the later, during the troublesome era of Garza family for four generations. One of lished schools for children of their respec- Ursuline school. Although years later a rag- Reconstruction in Texas, the de la Garza the later heiresses, Carolina Angela de la tive congregations. Eventually, by 1857, the ing flood destroyed many of the school’s clan gathered again at San Fernando Garza y DeWitt, acquired a solar of the city government of San Antonio established records, Carolina Angela de la Garza very Church for the baptism of the second child, homestead on Calles Rivas and Soledad. the tax-supported school system in Texas. likely received the benefit of instruction a daughter, whom the parents and godpar- This was the parcel of land with the historic The determination of Protestant ministers, from the Ursuline nuns. ents named Carolina DeWitt. Sadly, in the De la Garza house, garden, bank, and mint. especially the Presbyterians and Batholomew J. DeWitt, in light of his final years of Radical Carpetbag Rule in ln the first decade following U.S. annexa- Episcopalians to increase their congrega- later activity in merchandising on the Rio Texas, a freakish fire in a back room of the tion of Texas in l845, the City of San tions by proselytizing lax Mexican Concho, quite possibly secured employ- church destroyed the baptismal, marriage Antonio retained its prominence as the American church-goers, strongly motivated ment in the mercantile stores in San and burial records for those crucial years, most populous community in the state, with the Catholic bishop of Texas, Jean Marie Antonio in the early years after Texan thus making it impossible to reconstruct demographic statistics that approximated Odin, to recruit well-trained European annexation to the United States. Gainful, family histories, especially of the de la 1,000 residents. Municipal government, teachers to inaugurate private schools in steady employment provided ambitious Garza clan. composed of a mayor and four aldermen, Texas. young men like DeWitt modest income and The absence of records to the contrary, frequently proposed and adopted ordi- Anticipating the arrival of the pioneer more importantly, respectability. San the de la Garzas continued their presence in nances covering a multitude of topics rang- group of Ursuline sisters in San Antonio, Fernando Church, besides serving internal- civic life of the community. Nearly a centu- ing from construction of civic buildings, Bishop Odin purchased a two-story adobe ly as the center of religious worship, func- ry later, during the American Bicentennial, public health, regulation of boisterous structure from Jules Poinsard, a member of tioned externally as a spacious plaza of one of the descendants of the illustrious de entertainment, supervision of sources of Henri Castro’s immigrant colony. Poinsard social confluence in civic and cultural la Garza family, Ralph de la Garza, signed water for human consumption, maintenance disappointed that his fiancee had decided observances. Undoubtedly, Bartholomew a quit-claim deed to public property in New of irrigation acequias (ditches), fire preven- not to exchange the comforts of urban DeWitt and Carolina Angela de la Garza Braunfels which the city council deigned tion and internal improvements. During and French society for the rustic environment met in the festive ambiance of such well- him an honorary burgermeister. What the after the U.S.-Mexican War (1846-1848), of frontier Texas, opted to sell the large chaperoned events. news accounts of that event in 1976 failed the army provided a shield of defense for house to the Catholic prelate. In 1852, Although details of their courtship are to disclose was that in the spring of 1845, San Antonio and points south and west Father Claude Marie Dubuis, pastor of San unknown, Bartholomew and Carolina when Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels through the construction of a cordon of Fernando Church and chaplain of the Angela exchanged matrimonial vows on accepted an invitation of the Republic of frontier forts. Military expenditures stimu- school, accompanied 13 members of the November 24, 1855, in a small chapel of Texas to introduce German’ speaking set- lated the local economy, supplemented by Ursuline order, from their convents in New St. James in South Bexar County (affec- tlers, the de la Garza family of San Antonio the inauguration of a variety of private Orleans and Galveston to the adobe con- tionately called Capilla de Santiago by de Bexar sold a sizeable section of their enterprises (merchandising, banking and vent in San Antonio, scornfully Spanish-speaking area residents). land-grant north of the Arroyo del Cibolo flour mills, transportation, apothecary described as “Poinsard’s Folly.” Gradually, Reverend Casimir Peter Victor Raymond (Cibolo Creek) to the German colonizer for shops, breweries, hotels, newspapers, pool the derisive nomenclature ended when the a cleric from Toulouse, officiated at the the establishment of New halls, and saloons. Civic leaders perennially Ursuline sisters publicized in English and nuptial Mass. Evidently, the bride was introduced initiatives for improving the Spanish the opening of the first girls’ underage, a common occurrence in frontier (Please See HISTORY/14) Page 12 OCTOBER 2006 The Angelus FAMILY Once again, love, forgiveness trump evil The pain of watching and hearing of chil- In hushed tones, fighting back emotion, something would be going on at my daugh- Guys” foundation and an accompanying dren killed in their classrooms returned in Emily’s father John Michael Keyes called ter's high school and that she might be in web site (www.iloveyouguys.org) to help October. We heard stories his daughter “a remarkable little woman” danger. raise money for the victims who survived of unthinkable sadness on NBC's "Today Show" this week, telling I love u guys. the Bailey high school incident. and torture beyond imagi- viewers about his daughter. I think of my own daughter when I hear A few days after Emily’s death, another nation as we sat and won- As Emily’s situation began to grow dim about that text message. Our 17-year-old deranged man killed five Amish school- dered how someone could and the drama unfolded in her Colorado daughter is full of life, full of love, always children, perhaps the most innocent of all be so completely void of classroom, she reached for her cell phone. happy and in love with text messaging. It among us. And yet days later, we heard the compassion and regard for She had just received a text from her father, wouldn't be unlike her to send the same news that not only had the Amish people another. who messaged her to ask if she was OK. message. Any parent with a teenage girl forgiven their children’s killer, they had Being a father, my heart John Michael had received a call from his who has a cell phone as an extension of her- invited the killer’s widow to the funeral and was bitter, as I thought of wife, Ellen, telling him that something was self would be moved by Emily Keyes' story. have offered to help her. Patterson the killers in Colorado and wrong at school. I love u guys. The Amish forgave because they did not Pennsylvania. "R U OK?" her father's text message to It’s a message John Michael and Ellen want to be tied down by bitterness. They But again, God turned the tables on us. Emily read. Keyes can take with them forever and hold grieve, yes, but they are free to continue He took away the stories of evil and he A few moments later, Emily replied back close. with their lives and with their love of God replaced them with stories of love and for- to him. Emily’s story is similar, too, to that of because they have forgiven. giveness, which will beat a full house of "I love u guys." Cassie Bernall, the Columbine student who I’m not sure I would have been so quick horror every day. It was all she had time to write before a stood up for her belief in God before she to forgive. I admire those able to, and those Amid the tragedy of the school hostage SWAT team stormed the classroom in an was shot and killed seven years ago. Both whose Christian Amish faith allow them to incident at Platte Canyon High School in effort to bring the hostage incident to an girls seem to have a lot in common: they let go of the pain and return to the business Bailey, Colo., a kid named Emily Keyes end. Emily was shot and killed by the were driven by the power of love. of worshiping God. showed us what love is. And it’s similar to deranged attacker. In addition to Emily using her cell phone We could learn a lot from Emily Keyes the story of the doomed passengers on As a dad, I try to think of how I would in the midst of the tragedy, the Keyes fami- and her parents, and the Amish people. United 93 frantically calling loved ones from react at such a message and I find myself ly is using technology in another positive God be with them all. their cell phones in their final moments. emotional at the thought, knowing that way: they have established the “I Love You M. Regina Cram Coming together for your own By M. Regina Cram and growing despair. The grandmother, into the school year Lindy's mom died of Catholic News Service aunt and a favorite cousin took turns lung cancer. The next day, a neighbor staying at the house with Lindy as her weeded the garden so it would look nice I thought it only happened on "Little mom grew weaker. for visitors. Another helped the aunt House on the Prairie" that a child is Neighbors delivered meals. Nearby make funeral arrangements. Three friends orphaned and the nurses set up a rotation schedule to pre- sang at the funeral. townsfolk pull pare the complex medications for Lindy's The night before the funeral, the entire together to find the mom. Once when Lindy's cousin couldn't high school swim team -- all 40 girls -- child a home. get nutrients into a blocked feeding tube, attended the wake. They met nervously in That sort of thing she had to wake a neighbor at 3 a.m. for the parking lot beforehand, dressed doesn't happens help. No one ever complained. uncomfortably in skirts and heels. Many nowadays, does it? As the new school year approached, never had attended a wake and did not Actually, it does. Lindy got back into shape in preparation know what they were supposed to say or This particular for high school swim team tryouts. She'd do, but Lindy didn't care. Lindy was a story began 16 been on the team for two years, but the shy kid and not especially popular; all years ago in a for- Cram team was second in the state so she was she noticed was that her teammates were eign orphanage. An worried that this year she wouldn't make there for her. American woman flew to Central the cut. Afterward, as the aunt and grandmother America and adopted a beautiful baby She needn't have worried. Her coach arranged for the house to be sold, several Answers girl. Together they returned to a sleepy was aware of the situation with Lindy's families quietly offered to make Lindy Midwestern town where they made a life mother, and when it became apparent that one of their own so she could complete 1. O 6. N together. The mother named the baby her mother was not going to survive, the high school and graduate with her class. Lindy. coach paid a visit to the town athletic In the meantime, meals continued to 2. O 7. G Lindy grew up riding her bike in the director. This town took its sports very show up in the cooler in Lindy's garage. neighborhood and building snow forts seriously, so the coach's request was Teammates invited Lindy to study with 3. N 8. N and swimming on the pathetic swim team extremely unusual. them after practice and to hang out with at the local pool. As she grew older she She asked permission to put Lindy on them on Friday nights. 4. G 9. O attended school dances, got her learner's the swim team even though Lindy's times It reminded me of the fictitious town of permit and cared for her ragtag were not fast enough to qualify. To Walnut Grove on "Little House," only 5. O 10. N menagerie of animals. emphasize how serious she was, the this episode is very real, and not every- Then her mom was diagnosed with coach told the athletic director that if one lives happily ever after. lung cancer. Lindy was cut from the team, she would Nevertheless, the quiet acts of kindness For six grueling months, Lindy's mom resign her coaching position. by neighbors and teammates are slowly dealt with radiation treatments, Lindy made the team. helping Lindy heal. chemotherapy, surgery, hospitalizations It was a good thing, because one week The Angelus OCTOBER 2006 Page 13 JUST 4 KIDS Israelites complain to about God he people of Israel were When Moses was with 70 of the unhappy because they had elders, the Lord came down to Tbeen living in the desert for them in a cloud. His spirit touched such a long time. Some of them them all, and they began prophesy- even said they were better off when ing. Two other men named Eldad they had been living as slaves in and Medad should have been with Egypt. The Lord heard their com- Moses and the other elders, but READ MORE ABOUT IT: superioress 23-year-old Teresa Couderc, who Numbers 11 was born in 1805. His idea proved to be so plaining and became so angry that they had not yet joined them. The Q&A popular and successful that similar retreat he sent a fire that burned around spirit of the Lord touched them also, 1. Why were the Israelites complaining? houses started to be built around the world. the edges of their encampment. where they were standing, and they 2. What did Moses say to Joshua? Unfortunately, Teresa's retreat house experi- enced financial difficulties. She blamed herself Then the people complained too began prophesying. and resigned her position. about the fire, but they also were A young man heard them and ran BIBLE ACCENT She continued to work in religious capaci- afraid of God's wrath. They went to to tell Moses. "Eldad and Medad The Book of Numbers is a record of many of ties, but she tried to remain out of public view. Moses and asked him to speak to are prophesying in the camp," he the laws God gave to Moses. It also is a As a result, it took a long time before she record of the journey of the people of Israel as received credit for the good work she had God. Moses prayed to the Lord, said. they wandered in the wilderness. done. and the Lord put out the fire he had Joshua, who was with Moses, A census was taken of all the males who She is now recognized as a foundress who sent. said, "Moses, my lord, stop them." were able to serve as soldiers. They were led a life of prayer. She died in 1885, and we organized into an army that could fight or remember her on Sept. 26. Once the fire was out, the people Moses turned to Joshua and defend quickly if there was danger. started to complain that they had scolded him. "Are you jealous for The Levites did not have to serve in the not had any meat to eat in a long my sake? Would that all the people army. Instead they were given more priestly BIBLE TRIVIA duties of protecting the tabernacle, the Ark of What was the name of the city Joshua later time. Moses once again went of the Lord were prophets! Would the Covenant and other holy objects. Some conquered? before the Lord and prayed: "Why that the Lord might bestow his spirit Answer: Jericho. of the laws in the Book of Numbers pertain to are you so displeased with me that on them all!" religious ceremonies and sacrifices, which would have been the responsibility of the PUZZLE you burden me with all this people? Moses went back to the camp, Levites to carry out or enforce. Put an O next to the books of the Old ... .Where can I get meat to give to and the elders followed him. During the celebration of Passover, where Testament, a G for Gospels and an N for all this people? ... I cannot carry all Then a powerful wind came up the Israelites were protected from God's any other books of the New Testament. wrath against Egypt, God said he would lead Use your Bible to help you: this people by myself, for they are and pushed quail from the area his people with pillars of cloud and fire. 1. Genesis too heavy for me." near the sea toward the camp. 2. Psalms The Lord told Moses the elders There were so many the people SPOTLIGHT ON SAINTS 3. Galatians of Israel would help bear the bur- spent all of one night and the next 4. Matthew St. Teresa Couderc den of the people. He also told him day gathering the birds. But the Although La Louvesc was a high-altitude 5. region in with harsh winters, it had 6. Romans to tell the people that they should Lord was still angry, and many peo- beautiful scenery to offer visitors and members 7. Luke sanctify themselves the next day, ple became sick after eating the 8. James of the growing local community. when the Lord would send enough quail. Father J. P. E. Terme opened a hostel to pro- 9. Numbers vide retreats for women and appointed as its 10. 1 John meat for everyone for a month.

Coming of Age Will txt msging ur parents wrk 4 u 4 evr (lol)=) xoxo? By Erick Rommel next to them! Ten years ago, e-mail caused endless required a computer. Now it just requires Catholic News Service There are a lot of adults who don't confusion. Two decades ago, parents con- a cell phone. This mobility creates a understand this texting phenomenon. stantly asked how to use the microwave whole new dynamic for communication. It's one of the most bizarre scenes in the They're on the wrong side of that invisi- and make the clock on the VCR stop Mom and Dad and, heaven forbid, modern world, a group of teenagers quiet- ble age that separates people who under- flashing. The chaos 30 years ago was Grandma are also receiving these mes- ly sitting in a restaurant, none of them stand new technology from those who unmentionable. Those over 40 just could- sages. They have no idea what you're say- talking -- at least not to each other. don't. n't understand how to play their eight- ing any more than a New York stockbro- Instead, they're using their phones to send Fortunately, I'm still on the tech-savvy track tapes. ker would understand a conversation text messages to others miles away. At side of the line. It's a line that always has Text messaging is the latest example of between Mongolian yak herders. least, that's the assumption; it's always existed. Teenagers always will be expert this generation gap. It may not feel new, Imagine the confusion of a parent possible that they're texting the person at activities that baffle the smartest adult. but until a year or two ago texting (Please See AGE/15) Page 14 OCTOBER 2006 The Angelus

A parishioner’s pilgrimage to Medjugorje HISTORY: Share our past By Lorenzo V. Penafiel thousands join in the adoration of the zations’ publications, “The message is a (From 11) Blessed Sacrament in the outdoor altar. call to conversion back to God. Our Many are familiar with recent And at any time during the day hun- Lady gives us five weapons (prayer, Braunfels. Even as early as l844 and ‘45, respectively, events in this part of Europe once dreds could be seen in line waiting for fasting, confession, the bible, and the the government-sponsored settlement of frontier called Yugoslavia – the Winter their turn in the 25 confessionals near Eucharist) which we can use to over- areas, such as Castroville and New Braunfels, as first- Olympics in Sarajevo, the communists’ the church, and many groups holding come the power and influence of evil warning centers in the event of Indian raids. The area atrocities in the Balkan region, the prayer meetings in different places. We and sin in our lives.” of the future San Angelo was deep in Comanche terri- war in Kosovo, and the final disintegra- had ours every morning before break- According to Fr. Ljudevit Rupaic, tory, a factor that discouraged permanent settlement tion of Yugoslavia into six independent fast. professor of theology, “to sum up, we until after the Civil War and Reconstruction. countries, one of them being Bosnia- We had the rare opportunity to see can say that Our Lady’s messages Certainly, there must be private records in family Hercegovina, all during the past two Ivan Dragicevic, one of the visionaries, underline that peace is the greatest trunks and attics to reconstruct the life and times of decades. However, few are aware that during the scheduled apparition of Our good, and that faith, conversion, prayer Bartholomew DeWitt before he began construction of the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Lady that day in his residence. and fasting are the means by which we his trading post on the Rio Concho. That is the chal- six children (the visionaries) in the little Although no one in our group saw her, can attain it.” lenge that I extend to the descendents of that pioneer village of Medjugorje, Bosnia- observing Ivan in a trancelike state On the third day her apparition, Our gentleman. You do not have to give up original docu- Hercegovina on June 24, 1981 and has praying and “conversing” with the Lady stressed peace as the first of her ments; just share copies with libraries and archives. In been appearing to them since. Virgin Mary made us feel her presence. messages – “peace must reign between this community of San Angelo I recommend two rep- Because of Our Lady’s apparitions It was one of the most unforgettable God and man and between people.” utable depositories: The Dr. Ralph R. Chase West Medjugorje is now considered one of moments of my pilgrimage. We heard That is why Our Lady is referred to as Texas Collection at Angelo State Univ. (which a quar- the biggest prayer centers in the world Yakov Kolo, another visionary, talk to the Queen of Peace in Medjugorje. It ter of a century ago was known as San Angelo State) comparable to Lourdes and Fatima. A the pilgrims who gathered in front of is sad to note that 25 years after this and the archival center of the Diocese of San Angelo. vast majority of the millions of people his house about his experiences during first message the world is still very far of all faiths who visit Medjugorje come the apparitions. We were invited one from attaining peace. as pilgrims – on a spiritual journey as morning to meet Father Jozo Zavko, Aside from the messages summarized an act of devotion to the Virgin Mary. the spiritual director of the visionaries, above which Our Lady addressed to the When they leave, they feel an inner who explained to us the significance of whole world, every Thursday, begin- WRAP: Take stand against porn peace, spiritually strengthened, and the Our Lady’s messages. During the ning March 1, 1984 she gives special spiritually healed, and reconciled to week we also had the opportunity to messages through Marija Pavlovic, (From 11) God. There is now a myriad of docu- meet several living witnesses of the another visionary. In one of her special mented physical healings and conver- miracles they experienced in messages, Our Lady chose the parish clothing, on your door, on your desk where you work, and sions that have taken place in Medjugorje. If I did meet these indi- of Medjugorje together with the pil- in your homes as a sign and symbol that you are against this Medjugorje over the past 25 years. Are viduals personally and hear directly grims who come here (italics mine), in social evil. these the result of their deep faith, the from them about their experiences, it addition to the six visionaries, “to be As you encounter pornography, make complaints to our power of prayer, or the intercession of would have been very difficult for me her collaborators and witnesses of her US Attorney and the State Prosecutor. In Miller v. our Blessed Mother? Perhaps what I to believe the miraculous events that apparitions and her messages, so that California (1973), the Supreme Court held that the first have witnessed and learned during my dramatically changed their lives. I we can unite with her and the visionar- amendment does not protect obscene material—or hard-core pornography. The court established a three-part test to recent pilgrimage with 34 other mem- learned from these visionaries and wit- ies in the fulfillment of her plan for determine whether material—magazines, video, cable TV, bers from all over the United States nesses the significance of Our Lady’s conversion of the world and reconcilia- film or websites or a live performance is obscene. will partly answer this question. apparitions and the importance of deep tion with God.” During WRAP Week, let businesses know that to distrib- The week we were in Medjugorje faith and the power of prayer. Hopefully, by writing this short ute or advertise pornography they are hurting our communi- was memorable because of the 25th One of the frequently asked questions account of my visit to Medjugorje, I ty and to consider taking your business elsewhere. This is a anniversary of the first apparition of regarding Medjugorje is “What is the have been able to discharge even an week for all of us to help educate the leaders and members Our Lady. Consequently more pilgrims message or purpose of Medjugorje?” iota of my responsibility as a pilgrim. of our community about the harmful effects of pornography. were expected. Every day thousands To quote one of the Medjugorje organi- During WRAP Week, all religious leaders should address hear mass and receive holy communion the spiritual evil of pornography that affects both the church in the only parish in this village (many and community. I encourage all clergy to address this prob- PRIESTHOOD: Remember church leaders Oct. 29 lem, and to speak about this evil from the pulpit and in writ- did outside the church), with hundreds (From 1) them. It is an especially important ten material. of priests from different countries offi- celebration given the declining num- During WRAP Week, take a stand against pornography ciating. From dawn to midnight count- Eucharist and the priesthood and we bers of those in the priesthood. Less where you work, with your neighbors and especially in your less devotees climb the Apparition Hill constantly need to recall this connec- than 4,000 of the country’s 19,000 homes with your families. to visit the site of Our Lady’s appari- tion.” parishes have more than one priest. WRAP Week is a time to speak out against pornography, tion praying the rosary on the way Priesthood Sunday was established The lay faithful of each parish are but it is also a week to speak and teach about the beautiful gift of human sexuality as given by God which is meant to while others pray the Way of the Cross in 2003 to provide a way for Catholic asked to develop their own special as they climb the Cross Mountain. On promote life and love in marriage and develop caring and communities to express appreciation way of making the day and honoring loving families. Wednesday and Saturday evenings for the devoted priests who serve both priesthood and their priests.

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Messages that say "AYEC cln The best solution to the text message who uses her cell phone to slowly type a There are some adults who express an RM, LD". ("At your earliest convenience, quandary is one that I've thought of message to her daughter: "Where will interest in texting. You know it wouldn't clean your room, Love, Dad.") myself. It involves adding a new abbrevi- you be before dinner tonight?" be hard to teach them, but you may have For your parents' sanity and your own, ation to the texting lexicon: TNT -- talk, The response could be a message or the difficulty answering questions you've you may want to use your cell phone for not text. launch codes to the "Star Wars" defense never considered: Can I use vowels if I its original purpose -- making phone Give it a try with your friends the next system: "AFAIK B @ B/F B4 AML." want to? How do I put a period at the end calls. Returning to the ancient art of ver- time you're sitting with them at a restau- What does that mean? of a sentence? bal communication might mean giving an rant. You may learn that you have more Your parents don't know. Your message Even if you are successful, your lessons immediate reply, but at least you won't to say than what can be expressed on a is indecipherable to them. It would have will come at a price. Soon you'll be face the humiliation that comes from your tiny, one-inch screen. been quicker to call home and say: "As receiving texts from your parents who are friends seeing a message from your mom HONDURAS: Jury still out on ultimate goal of ‘Hermanamiento’ exchange (From 5) Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, we have United States that wish to share in our diocese program bring such profound founded three organizations that attempt ministry so that as One People of God we psychological and spiritual changes with- The general tone picked up from the in a humble way to influence the environ- can face the seemingly insurmountable in those participating both from Texas community is the contrary of violence ment for change. Caminando Por La Paz task of bringing into being a world in and Honduras that the ultimate goal of and danger. Rather, it is one of love with- (Working for Peace) is our work and con- which all God’s children may live in an social transformation begins to be real- in an extended family community. struction program that gives the street environment of human dignity and ized? The receiving community in this children and gang members in rehabilita- respect. impoverished section of Chamelecon has tion, skills and an environment of disci- I, and the people near the river in “You can do something I can’t do. also tried to put into practice the goals pline. Jovenes En La Calle ( Street Youth) Chamelecon, thank the parishioners of I can do something you can’t do. envisioned by Bishop McCarthy and the is the educational arm of the program that Saint Ambrose in Wall and Saint Ann in Together let’s do something beautiful for founders of the Campaign for Human develops an individual package of learn- Midland for the courage manifested in God.” Development. It is a model of ministry ing for each young person that is integrat- moving to the side of those who the that combines personal prayer and the ed in the program. Iglesia En America world consider to be nothing. But in one -- of Calcutta sacramental life with social and structural (the Church In America) is the organiza- sense the jury is still out on the ultimate transformation. With the help of the tion that coordinates groups from the goal of the interchange. Will the sister BIOETHICS: We are all embryos who have grown up (From 4) required at any point in the process. and umbilical cord are not pluripotent, but which do not depend on such degrading Another example: In August of 2006, sci- multipotent (somewhat restricted in their practices against the youngest members Can pluripotent stem cells (the most entists from Japan published results in the possibilities for differentiation). However a of our species. Remarkable scientific highly flexible variety), be obtained from journal Cell indicating that by adding a growing number of researchers are finding progress is being made every day in sources other than human embryos, and combination of four different protein fac- that there may be a rare subpopulation of developing alternative, ethically accept- without crossing any moral lines? tors to adult mouse cells, they could genuinely pluripotent cells that are also able approaches to pluripotent stem cell Absolutely. There are an expanding num- change them into pluripotent stem cells. present in these adult sources. That is to research. The argument that we must offer ber of ways to derive such cells. For This kind of direct conversion of adult cells say, stem cells as flexible as the ones that up young humans on the altar of scientific example, in March of 2006, German sci- into embryonic-type cells is called dediffer- come from embryos may be naturally pres- sacrifice, while always objectionable in entists published a paper in the journal entiation or reprogramming, and is a very ent at very low levels in bone marrow and moral terms, is becoming continually less Nature describing a new way to derive promising direction for future research. umbilical cord, or at least may be derivable tenable in medical terms as well. pluripotent stem cells. They removed spe- These kinds of novel approaches do not from such sources. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his cial cells called germ cells from the testi- depend upon the destruction of young All of us are embryos who have grown doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did cles of mice, and transmuted them into humans. Another important source for up. Such embryos should not be post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest pluripotent stem cells. Shortly afterwards, obtaining pluripotent stem cells would be destroyed, exploited or otherwise strip- of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National a biotech company in California called from certain mature body tissues including mined for scientific purposes. We can all Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See PrimeCell Therapeutics reported the same the bone marrow and the umbilical cord. support those forms of stem cell research, www.ncbcenter.org results in humans. No embryos were Normally, stem cells from bone marrow including pluripotent stem cell research, BISHOP: Bring year to close by celebrating Sacrament of Reconciliation (From 3) science. To deal with the situation bishops are commit- active. ting themselves to clearly pointing out the contradiction The most meaningful way to celebrate this Year of dishonesty and causing scandal. Some Catholics do not of evoking freedom of conscience or religious freedom Reconciliation is by celebrating the sacrament of understand why it might be a sin to support a political as the criteria for dismissing church teaching. There is a Reconciliation and Penance, making a good confession, candidate who is openly in favor of abortion or other grave duty for the faithful to seek the truth and to direct- and then receiving Christ often when one participates in serious acts against life, justice and peace. ly form their conscience. The sacrament of penance and the Mass and by studying the church’s teaching on these Such attitudes lead to, among other things, a crisis in reconciliation provides the grace and the opportunity for sacraments and key elements of what it means to live a the meaning of belonging to the church and in a clouding this to happen. good, moral life, we need to remember that in this sacra- of the distinction between venial and mortal sin. Much Positively speaking, many are attempting to make the ment of Reconciliation and Penance not only are our sins catechesis and reconciliation are needed here. eucharist a part of their lives and consider the sacrament forgiven by Christ, but we are given the actual graces Sadly and mistakenly, often the specific demands of a source of strength in conquering sin and in building that we need to live good lives each day as we deal with moral life are not looked upon as connected to the role bonds of reconciliation. This happens particularly in temptations and the influences of the devil in our world.’ of the church as teacher. Some feel that the church’s parishes where various ministers, charitable organiza- I encourage all to celebrate often this wonderful sacra- teachings need to be reassessed by each individual con- tions, prayer groups and lay associations are strongly ment of God’s mercy. Page 16 OCTOBER 2006 The Angelus The Back Page New TV season offers more quality, less objectionable content By Harry Forbes and David DiCerto crude language. Catholic News Service “Heroes,” Mondays, 8-9 p.m., NBC, pre- NEW YORK — The good news about the miered Sept. 25 new fall television season is that, with a few A group of disparate people around the exceptions, the quality of the programs is globe discover, to their amazement, that they exceptionally high, with far less gratuitous possess superpowers and seem to be on sex, violence and language issues than in earth for a special purpose. They include recent years. genetics professor Mohinder (Sendhil The networks may be reacting, in part, to Ramamurthy), whose father was murdered fears of Federal Communications for a mysterious secret; Nathan (Adrian Commission recrimination in light of some Pasdar), a politician whose younger brother, recent cases of local stations being fined for Peter (Milo Ventimiglia), believes he can “indecent” programming. Whatever the rea- fly; Niki (Ali Larter), a Las Vegas stripper sons, early indications are that the standards with a unique mirror image — and a young and intelligence of writing this season, for son ( Gray-Cabey); a young man in the most part, have been raised. Tokyo, Hiro (Masi Oka), who can transport Hoping to follow in the success of hits himself at will to other locations; Texas like “24” and “Lost,” serialized shows are cheerleader Claire (Hayden Panettiere), hot this year, with a crop that includes Fox’s whose body is apparently indestructible; and “Vanished,” ABC’s “Day Break” and “Big ex-druggie artist (Santiago Cabrera), Day,” CBS’ “Smith” and “Jericho,” and who can illustrate events before they hap- NBC’s “Kidnapped” and “Friday Night pen. Lights.” Top Picks “Ugly Betty,” The score: compelling drama that’s quite above, and We’ve noticed a proliferation of ensemble The best new show on each offbeat and succeeds in sustaining a unique network, as chosen by Harry “Jericho (right). series, many dealing with groups of dis- Forbes and David DiCerto: mood better than some of this season’s other parate strangers whose lives become multi-character dramas. Highly intriguing. entwined. ABC’s “The Nine” and “Six Ugly Betty “Ugly Betty,” The lowdown: fairly low on objectionable Degrees,” NBC’s “Heroes” and “The Class” Thursdays, 7-8 content, though we see Niki undulating in on CBS all fit that bill. p.m., NBC, pre- front of a video camera; the Tokyo guy There’s also been a welcome trend toward miered Sept. 28 transports himself into the ladies room of a Studio 60 on Betty (America more diverse casting, including many inter- the Sunset Strip club (not shown); Isaac’s drug addiction; racial pairings — a far cry from the days Ferrera), a plain- and a few crass words. Runaway when English pop star Petula Clark caused a Jane young ing a knotty personal life, including a fragile firestorm by daring to touch singer Harry woman from relationship with his 16-year-old daughter, “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” Queens with Belafonte’s arm during a song. Jericho Julie (Danielle Panabaker). Mondays, 9-10 p.m., NBC premiered If the new fall slate has a weakness, it’s braces and zero The score: With the pilot directed by Sept. 18 fashion sense, is the situation comedies. Some, like Fox’s Vanished Spike Lee, the engaging series separates New network president Jordan McDeere “Happy Hour” are just poor. hired by publish- itself from other courtroom procedurals (Amanda Peet) must revitalize a “Saturday All in all, the new fall season shows a lot ing magnate thanks to Woods’ performance, which has Night Live”-type comedy show and prove Source: USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting Bradford Meade of promise. Here’s a look at it, first alphabet- ©2006 CNS enough of a sensitive underbelly to make the herself to her boss, Jack Rudolph (Steven ically by network, then alphabetically by (Alan Dale) to be otherwise obnoxious Stark genuinely lik- Weber), which she does by bringing back show title (all times CT). the assistant to his son, Daniel (Eric able. the creative team of Matt Albie (Matthew - - - Mabius), the editor in chief, to break his Perry) and Danny Tripp (Bradley Whitford), “Brothers & Sisters,” Sundays, 9-10 p.m., son’s habit of sleeping with his sexy secre- “Friday Night Lights,” Tuesdays, 7-8 who once worked on the show. ABC, premiered Sept. 24 taries. Daniel tries to make her life miserable p.m., NBC, premiered Oct. 3 Ultraconservative political pundit Kitty so she’ll quit, but comes to admire her for Drama based on the movie about high- “30 Rock,” Wednesdays, 7-7:30 p.m., (Calista Flockhart) relocates from New York her decent qualities, and finds her a valuable school football players — including star NBC, premiering Oct. 11 to Los Angeles to become a regular on a talk ally against ambitious editor Wilhelmina quarterback Jason (Scott Porter), cocky run- Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), writer of a TV vari- show, and is reunited with her left-leaning Slater (Vanessa Williams), who is deter- ning back Brian (Gaius Charles) and backup ety show, must contend with an interfering family which includes father William (Tom mined to undermine him. quarterback Matt (Zach Gilford) — in a rural network VP, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), Skerritt), head of the family business; moth- The score: Though based on a hit Mexican Texas town where life revolves around the and an outlandish celebrity, Tracy Jordan er Nora (Sally Field), who is unaccountably TV series, there are parallels to “The Devil team and losing is not an option. With expec- (Tracy Morgan), who wants to make her show estranged from Kitty; and siblings Sarah Wears Prada” in its portrayal of a nebbishy tations high, new head coach Eric Taylor edgier, in this offbeat, behind-the-scenes com- (Rachel Griffiths), the company’s corporate assistant making good in the world of high (Kyle Chandler) must cope with the pressure edy set at NBC’s New York headquarters. VP with a troubled marriage; womanizing fashion, but the pilot shows promise. Betty of having to deliver a state championship. Other players: the show-within-the-show’s Tommy (Balthazar Getty); gay Kevin has solid integrity, and it would seem her The score: The performances are solid star, Jenna DeCarlo (Jane Krakowski); nerdy (Matthew Rhys), a lawyer; and alcoholic influence may reform her playboy boss. across the board and the writing has a strong NBC page Kenneth (Jack MacBrayer); and Justin (Dave Annable), traumatized after moral center. Writer-director Peter Berg — fellow staffer Pete (Scott Adsit). returning from service in Afghanistan. “Shark,” Thursdays, 9-10 p.m., CBS, pre- who directed the feature film — does a good The score: The series has a quirky original Other characters: Sarah’s husband, Joe miered Sept. 21 job at translating the movie’s energy to the feel and shows potential on the purely enter- (John Pyper-Ferguson); Uncle Saul (Ron Legal drama about a smug defense lawyer, small screen, but with such a clearly defined tainment level, registering high on the laugh Rifkin), who controls the company’s Sebastian Stark (James Woods), who, after a end zone — the championship game — it meter. finances; Tommy’s wife, Julia (Sarah Jane crisis of conscience, switches to the prosecu- will be interesting to see whether the series The lowdown: some intentionally outra- Morris); and a mystery woman, played by tion when he is appointed head of the Los can go more than one season. geous humor, including innuendo, a non- Patricia Wettig. Angeles district attorney’s office, forcing The lowdown: an implied premarital rela- graphic scene in a topless club, ethnic him to try high-profile cases while navigat- tionship, some football roughness and brief stereotyping and a brief drug reference.