CHRISTINE GLEN begins covering BISHOP TOAL hopes a concert with the arts for the SCO by looking at Michelle McManus for St Columba’s the Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Cathedral encourages visitors to Project and Lentfest. Page 12 Argyll and the Isles Diocese. Page 4

No 5451 www.sconews.co.uk Friday January 27 2012 | £1 Assisted suicide debate revived VATICAN POST I Church condemns Margo MacDonald MSP’s latest attempt to bring issue before Scottish Parliament By Ian Dunn

THE Catholic Church in Scotland has condemned Margo MacDon- ald’s latest attempt to legalise assisted suicide, just a year after her last effort was roundly defeated in the Scottish Parliament. The Independent Lothians MSP unveiled a new consultation on the issue—which pushes for ‘a friend at the end’—at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, despite the failure of her first MGR PETER SMITH bid to make it legal for the ill and the of Glasgow to take up dying to seek help to kill themselves. role at UN in New York Prior to the defeat of Ms MacDon- ald’s last bill, Cardinal Keith O’Brien, helping Vatican nuncio Britain’s most senior Catholic clergy- man, warned that it would inevitably Page 3 lead to repeated attempts to change the law. INSIDE YOUR SCO

Democratic process NEWS pages 1-9 Ms MacDonald’s new proposals come OPINION pages 10-11 in spite of the comprehensive defeat of the previous End of Life Assistance FEATURES pages 12-13, 21 (Scotland) Bill in a free vote at Holy- LETTERS page 14 rood just over a year ago. The Catholic COLUMNISTS pages 10-11, 22 Church was instrumental in the suc- cessful campaign against her legislation. INTIMATIONS pages 17-20 A spokesman for the Catholic Church BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS in Scotland said it was ‘questionable’ that page 20 Ms MacDonald was returning this issue to the Scottish Parliament so soon. CHILDREN’S LITURGY page 23 “Nothing has changed,” Peter Kear- John Deighan, parliamentary officer been able to negotiate all its hurdles in Cardinal Keith O’Brien has spoken publicly and privately to Margo MacDonald MSP CELEBRATING LIFE page 24 ney, director of the Scottish Catholic for the Scottish bishops and one of the their quest for a peaceful death,” she about his concerns over assisted suicide Media Office said. “Deliberate killing, leading campaigners against Ms said. “With the benefit of that experi- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY even when assisting someone who is in a McDonald’s assisted suicide campaign, ence the new proposal, whilst being PRO-LIFE STRUGGLES state of despair, is always wrong. said that bringing this issue back risked equally robust aims to provide a clearer, issues. We remain convinced that “Furthermore, it is questionable that a wasting the parliament’s time. more straightforward process.” majority opinion favours the position legislator would seek to continually “The Scottish Parliament has already Among the new proposals she is put- reflected by my bill—people in full return a proposed piece of legislation, given considerable time to considering ting forward is a suggestion that a command of their rights be able to even though it has recently been com- proposals from Margo MacDonald on trained ‘licensed facilitator’ would have request help to end their lives at a time prehensively defeated a number of times. euthanasia,” he said. “The committee to be present when someone is taking and a place of their choice if their life Surely there is more to democracy than which examined the previous proposal their own life. A facilitator could be a has been made intolerable by an the idea that one introduces proposals exposed the multitude of dangers and doctor, social worker, or close friend, irrecoverable illness.” until they attain the answer they were problems that any such legislation would but not a relative or anyone who stands looking for.” create. There is absolutely no need to re- to gain from the death. Scottish law Donna Nicholson, director of pro-life examine this issue so soon after it was Under the proposals the helper would It is not illegal to attempt suicide in group SPUC Scotland, said Ms Mac- overwhelmingly rejected when put to the be responsible for reporting the death to Scotland but helping somebody take Donald’s return to this issue was a vote in parliament. There are real prior- the police, but the suicide may have to their own life could lead to prosecution ‘depressing and worrying’ development. ity issues which our politicians need to be filmed to prove that it had been car- for culpable homicide. “Hardly a year has passed since the be giving their time to and they should ried out by the patient themselves. “Across the parliaments of the United Scottish Parliament rejected the End of not be distracted with this issue again.” New MSPs Kingdom determined attempts are being Life Assistance Bill by 85 votes to 16— Flawed proposals made to legalise euthanasia,” Cardinal CATHOLIC MIDWIVES’ in fact every single parliamentary term Ms MacDonald claimed that Scottish O’Brien previously warned. “We can be court case gets backing since the opening of the Scottish Parlia- When Ms MacDonald’s first assisted Parliament elections, resulting in a sure that further attempts to legalise ment has seen an attempt to introduce suicide bill was rejected, Mr Deighan, ‘new batch’ of MSPs sitting at Holy- euthanasia and physician-assisted sui- from profession; TV euthanasia laws in some form,” she said. said that it sent ‘a powerful message to rood, meant she was justified in bring- cide will be made in our parliaments. adverts for abortion “Once again we would urge concerned the pro-life community around the ing this legislation forward again. The threat of legally assisted suicide in members of the public to take part in the world that euthanasia and assisted sui- “Since the defeat of the first bill I Scotland is doubly concerning: not only given green light consultation process and to contact their cide laws can and must be rejected.’ presented to the third Scottish Parlia- would it endanger Scottish patients, but constituency and regional MSPs to In launching her new bill, Ms Mac- ment, a great deal has changed,” she it would also lead to euthanasia tourism, Pages 3, 5 oppose this latest bill because no matter Donald, who has Parkinson’s disease, said. “There is a new government and as it is called, as already happens in what form this consultation takes it does admitted her previous attempt at drawing the composition of the various parties Switzerland.” not negate the fact that the right to die will up legislation on this issue had not been a has changed. The new consultation will accept all too soon, despite the best safeguards, success, even by her own standards. “My supporters and I have learned submissions from members of the pub- become the duty to die for the elderly, “The previous bill was robust but lessons from the previous bill, not least lic until April 30. the infirm, the disabled or any such vul- cumbersome and if passed, I believe from listening to the views and experi- nerable groups in our society.” that very few if any people would have ences of people on both sides of the I [email protected]

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(Above) Mgr John McIntyre of St Bridget’s, Ballieston, at his golden jubilee celebrations with his family. (Right) Mgr McIntyre concelebrating the Mass with members of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland St Bridget’s welcomes hierachy to Mgr John McIntyre’s golden jubilee

ST BRIDGET’S Church, Cardinal O’Brien was a col- lar parish priest as he marked Baillieston, was packed last league of Mgr McIntyre for his golden jubilee. Friday as priests, parish- five years when he was a direc- “It was very gratifying that ioners and members of the tor at Blairs College, Aberdeen, so many people came to cele- Scottish Catholic hierarchy while Bishop Moran and Arch- brate the occasion,” Mgr McIn- Kinnoull Centre for Spirituality joined parish priest Mgr bishop Conti studied at Blairs tyre, who has been parish priest John McIntyre to mark 50 at the same time as Mgr McIn- at St Bridget’s for 16 years, said. Home of the Redemptorists in Scotland years since his ordination to tyre. Archbishop Conti spoke at Members of Mgr McIntyre’s the priesthood. the end of the Mass, and Mgr family, including his brother, The Redemptorists invite you to find time to ‘come away to a quiet Cardinal Keith O’Brien, McIntyre explained that his Jim, sister, Rosaleen, and Archbishop of St Andrews and friendship with the Archbishop extended family also joined him place’ this year. Make Space for Jesus to Speak to your Heart. Edinburgh, Archbishop Mario of Glasgow had grown through for the golden jubilee Mass, for We welcome individuals, groups and parishes to our Retreat centre Conti of Glasgow, Bishop their involvement in the Scot- which he offered great thanks to Emeritus Peter Moran of tish Heritage Commission and the St Bridget’s parishioners. through Lent, Eastertide and Summer. Aberdeen and Bishop Joseph the establishment of Blairs “I am very thankful to all the Toal of Argyll and the Isles Museum in Aberdeen. parishioners and especially the joined Mgr McIntyre, and Bishop Toal, who was a parish committee for organising Lenten Retreat many more priests he has pupil of Mgr McIntyre’s at the evening with such great suc- 20 – 24 Feb 2012 Jesus, a man of Passion served with over the years, on Blairs, also made the journey to cess,” Mgr McIntyre said. the altar at St Bridget’s. Baillieston to be with the popu- PICS: PAUL McSHERRY Fr. Denis McBride CSsR We explore the double story in the Gospels of the passion of Jesus and the passion of the disciples, the trial of Jesus and the trial of his principal disciple. Two stories are unfolded alongside one another: Jesus and his community. Where are the passion stories being told today?

Holy Week Retreat 2 – 5 April 2012 The Journey to Easter Frs. Kieran Brady & Tom MacCarte CSsR We follow Christ's Way of the Cross, to Calvary and to the joy of the Resurrection. We spend these sacred days with Jesus, looking for the times when our paths cross and our journeys become one.

A Reflective Weekend 12 – 14 Oct 2012 That you may have life to the full Fr. Daniel O’Leary We are called in to the deep by God’s dream for us. God loves us un- conditionally and lives within us, helping us to cope with worry, fear and despair. The retreat will be about our journey to wholeness, to- wards personal transformation, towards a happier way of living and of passing on that Joy. Contact: The Secretary, St. Mary's Monastery, Hatton Road, Perth, PH2 7BP Paisley leads way during unity week

tel: 01738 624 075 email: [email protected] GREENOCK churches jo- Mary’s Church alongside Mgr Parishioners and religious ined together last Thursday Denis Carlin, parish priest at the from a number of Greenock to mark the beginning of the Greenock church. churches were present at the Week of Prayer for Christian The Catholic clergymen were service and were joined by FIND THE NEW SCOTTTISH Unity, which was observed joined at the service by Deacon pupils from St Columba’s High by Christian denominations Donald Keane, the Rev David School, Gourock and members CATHOLIC OBSERVER PAGE ON throughout the world from Coleman of Greenock West of the Paisley Diocesan choir, January 18 to 25. United Reformed Church, and who played an active role in the FACEBOOK Bishop Philip Tartaglia led a Rev Ian Johnson of the Lyle evening’s proceedings solemn evening prayer at St Kirk Church of Scotland. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3

Police visit St Mary’s Cathedral Show of support for Catholic midwives in bid to solve brutal murder case LOTHIAN and Borders the churches in the hopes of Professionals and pro-life experts back two nurses’ legal action over abortion procedures Police investigating the uncovering a fresh lead. ‘violent and brutal’ murder “I know it is an unusual step By Bridget Orr of a Polish man visited for police to visit places of Sunday’s services at St worship during such a high- DOCTORS, midwives and pro-life Mary’s Cathedral in profile inquiry,” he said. “How- experts have voiced their support for Edinburgh in the hope of ever we know that the key to two Catholic midwives taking legal uncovering clues. this investigation lies in the action against NHS Greater Glasgow The charity Crimestoppers community, particularly the and Clyde over being forced to over- has also put up a £1000 reward Polish community, and I am see staff involved in abortions. for information that leads to an confident that the Polish resi- The decision by Mary Doogan, 57, and arrest over the death of Maciej dents of Edinburgh will be keen Concepta Wood, 51, both midwifery sis- Ciania, who was found dead at to assist us in tracing those ters at the Southern General Hospital in his flat in Dickson Street, responsible for Maciej’s death.” Glasgow, to take NHS Greater Glasgow Leith, Edinburgh, last Saturday. Last week, Mr Ciania’s sister and Clyde to court has been defended by It is thought the 34-year-old Aleksandra, 42, spoke of her Drs Donogh Maguire and Alison Craw- could have been dead for up to devastation over the loss of her ford, Professor Valerie Fleming, former two days before his flatmate ‘much-loved’ brother and urged professor of midwifery at Glasgow Cale- discovered his body. anyone with any information to donian University, the Royal College of Police officers visited contact police. Midwives in Scotland and Sr Roseann morning, afternoon and “Our whole family is devas- Reddy (right) of the Cardinal Winning evening services at St Mary’s tated by Maciej’s death, and we Pro-Life Initiative in Glasgow. Cathedral and Abbeyhill cannot imagine our life without Baptist Church on Sunday to him,” she said in a statement. Doctors try and gain information about “My parents have lost a much- The doctors claim that there is a ‘strong Mr Ciania’s death. loved son, and I have lost not argument’ for clinicians to be able to con- More than 40 officers from only a sibling but a friend. sciously object to supervising the procedure, Lothian and Borders Police Maciej loved living in Edin- and that women having abortions should be have been working to piece burgh and was a popular person kept separate from those giving birth. together the man’s final move- with many friends. He will be “According to the Nursing and Mid- ments. An appeal on the force’s sorely missed. wifery Council guidelines, the law does nothing to do with abortion but there are director of the Royal College of Midwives website has been translated into “I am appealing to anyone not give an interpretation of ‘participation many countries in which there is no con- in Scotland said. “These two women are not Polish, Russian and Lithuanian who can help the police find his in treatment,” the doctors say in a letter to science clause. This means that those who just midwives, they are clinical co-ordina- in a bid to reach Mr Ciania’s killer to come forward immedi- a national Scottish newspaper this week. oppose abortion on religious, or other, tors and they have a responsibility to offer friends and associates in the ately, and allow my family to “However, direct and vicarious responsi- grounds cannot become midwives. In guidance to junior members of staff and it Eastern European community. find some peace in the knowl- bility require that the person in charge of some cases they cannot become nurses certainly could cause problems if junior mid- Detective Inspector Stuart edge that the person who mur- running the labour ward is accountable for either as the programmes of nursing and wives go to a supervisor for help and they Houston, from the major dered him has been found, so all care during his or her shift.” midwifery are integrated.” have decided to conscientiously object.” inquiry team at Leith Police that no other family will suffer “Surely, therefore, there is a strong The Scottish midwives claim that Office, said his men had visited like we are.” argument for the rights of the clinician to changes implemented by the health board in Pro-life conscientiously object to delegate and 2007 meant that patients undergoing med- Sr Roseann Reddy of the Cardinal Winning supervise staff undertaking direct involve- ical terminations were treated and cared for Pro-Life initiative in Glasgow added that ment in abortion procedures.” in the labour ward, and that all staff mem- she was extremely concerned at the devel- Thomas Marin James Scott The doctors were treated by the mid- bers were required to provide care for opments that prompted the court case. Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors wives during the birth of their son five “We have this cherished value of the patients during all stages of the process. Your local Independent Funeral Director years ago and add: “Both of these mid- After raising a grievance with their right to follow your consciences, yet these “Stay local... keep it in the family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of wives impressed us with their profession- employers, stating their conscientious midwives are being asked to act against giving undivided attention, alism and team management. They were objection to participation, their appeal was theirs,” she said. “It’s another step too far.” and personal service 24 24 hour care and a level of service simply excellent.” rejected and they are seeking to have this She also said she believed that if the hours a day... make it second to none. The only independent, decision overturned. The case has been health board won the court case it could have affordable.” Midwives described by the NHS board as relating ‘to dire consequences for Catholic midwives. family-owned business in the area. While backing the midwives’ case, Pro- a question of public inportance’and affect- “I think women become midwives Thomas Marin 1926 Let our family look after your family fessor Fleming sees trouble ahead. ing similar cases in the future. because they want to bring life into Three generations later, his words are just as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, “While wanting to support these mid- The midwives’ case was also welcomed world,” she said. “So why are they even Edinburgh EH15 2DA wives I fear it is just the tip of the iceberg, by the Royal College of Midwives in Scot- involved in abortion? How can it be right 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or Edinburgh EH1 1SX Tel: 0131 669 6333 the International Confederation of Mid- land that has requested more ‘clarity’ on to bring life into the world in the same 0131 556 6874 (24 hrs) or 0131 669 1285 (24hrs) wives’ new competencies have seven this issue. ward as it is being extinguished through 7 Bridge Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AA domains with the new one added being the “We fully support a midwife’s bona fide abortions?” Tel: 0131 665 6925 midwife’s role in abortion,” the professor, right to consciously object to carrying out The ruling on the case will be given at a now public health policy adviser in nurs- the procedure, but it remains to be seen later date. ing and midwifery in Copenhagen, said. whether this should apply to the care of “From a personal position I would have women during and after it,” Gillian Smith, I Additional reporting by SCO staff www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk Mgr Peter Smith appointed to the Vatican’s United Nations Embassy LOURDESLOURDES MGR PETER Smith, the I decided to accept.” gow, where he has served in DeparturesDepartures onon SaturdaysSaturdays DIRECTDIRECT Chancellor of Glasgow He believes that in some ways parishes across the archdiocese. Archdiocese and parish his new role will not be that dif- He said he would particularly fromfrom ManchesterManchester toto LLourdesourdes priest of St Mary’s, Calton, ferent from his current one. miss the East End, where he was has been appointed to the “The biggest part of it will be based as parish priest at St AirportAirport startingstartinng 112th2th MayMay Vatican’s United Nations administrating the archbishop’s Mary’s and served earlier being Embassy. office much as I do here in Glas- an assistant priest at St Anne’s, GroupGroup DeparturesDepap rtures AAvAvailablevailable fromfrom Mgr Smith (right) will become gow,” he said. “Though there Denniston. EdinburghEdinburgh vviaia TToToulouseoulouse an attaché at the New York office will also be some work on case “I’ve also been in the office of where the Holy See has UN Per- studies and raising awareness of the Glasgow Archdiocese for 25 FatimaFatima manent Observer Status. He will the issues of particular interest to years but people do get new jobs June,June, SSeptept & OOctct - 4 & 7 NightsNights take up his new appointment at the Church.” all the time so I don’t expect to the beginning of March. To that end, he said, he is be crushed!” he said. PolandPoland - DDivineivine MMercyercy ShrineShrine Archbishop Mario Conti paid interested in areas such as Fr Tom White will succeed RegularRegular ddeparturesepartures - 4 nightsnights tribute to the departing priest. Mgr Smith said he was excited ‘human rights, human dignity, Mgr Smith as chancellor, as “Mgr Smith has served with to take on the new challenge, education, homelessness and parish priest of St Mary’s and as HolyHoly LandLand PPilgrimagesilgrimages great dedication as vice chan- “Offers like this have come hunger.’ archdiocesan master of cere- 11th-18th11th-18th JuneJune - LeaderLeader FFrr P BrindleBrindle ofof RochdaleRochdale cellor and then chancellor of across the archbishop’s desk “These are all issues that the monies. Mgr Smith paid tribute 3rd-10th3rd-10th SSeptept & 8th-15th8th-15th NNovov the archdiocese for almost 25 from time to time,” he said. average Christian is rightly con- to him. years,” the archbishop said. “I “And this one did look partic- cerned about,” he added. “And if “I am delighted that Fr Tom ROMEROME have benefited greatly from his ularly interesting, I did my Mas- the United Nations is to grow has been appointed to succeed GroupGroup 25th-29th25th-29th SeptSept - £549£549 support. We cannot do better ters in canon law in the States and develop into a real force for me in the various roles I vacate,” MancuniaMancunia than to agree to the appoint- and New York is a city I know good in the world, the Church he said. “And I am grateful to the MancuniaM a n c u n i a TTravelr a v e l LLtdt d ment of Mgr Peter as attaché, well so, after meeting with the has to be there working real hard archbishop for releasing me from TheThe PilgrimagePilgrimage SpecialistsSpecialists even if it means losing him for nuncio at the United Nations on these things.” the archdiocese for a while to a while from the active service (Archbishop Migliore), and dis- Mgr Smith said it will be a take up this new post.” 01610161 790790 68386838 PIC: PAUL McSHERRY [email protected]@mancunia.com of the archdiocese.” cussing it with Archbishop Conti, ‘wrench’ to leave behind Glas- wwww.mancunia.comww.mancunia.com 4 NEWS FEATURES SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 27 2012 Bishop Toal hopes cathedral concert increases support Michelle McManus tops bill at fundraiser, ahead of 1450th anniversary of St Columba’s arrival in Iona, after cathedral re-roofing bill comes in at £500,000

By Martin Dunlop the Isles are looking forward to the concert with great anticipation and TELEVISION personality and added that the appearance of Ms singer Michelle McManus will McManus, will be especially apt as join an array of musical talent in she has been learning Gaelic and has Oban next month for a concert to recently enjoyed visits to South Uist help raise funds for ongoing and the Isle of Barra. restoration work at the town’s St “Michelle has been taking lessons in Columba’s Cathedral. Gaelic and is singing Gaelic very The cathedral has been closed since well,” Bishop Toal said. “We hope the before Christmas, as re-roofing work concert will be a very successful event is currently taking place, but Bishop and we hope as many people as possi- Joseph Toal of Argyll and the Isles ble can join us.” hopes that the St Columba’s commu- Mr McCallum, who has previously nity will be able to celebrate Ash organised concerts at St Columba’s, Wednesday Mass back in the familiar has won gold medals at the Gaelic surroundings of the cathedral. Royal National Mod, and has enlisted It was discovered during mainte- the support of Gaelic choirs, local nance work last summer that the roof schools, including St Columba’s of St Columba’s would need to be Primary School in Oban and an repaired at a total cost of £500,000. A accomplished piper for the upcoming Bishop Toal is seen here in St Columba’s “We would be happy to welcome cathedral hall and, although not the grant of almost £250,000 was subse- concert. Cathedral in November 2010 celebrating more pilgrims to the area and to visit ideal setting, something special was the thanksgiving Mass for the Canonisa- quently awarded to the restoration the cathedral,” Bishop Toal said. “We added to the atmosphere of the festive St Columba’s tion of St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop). project by Historic Scotland, and (Inset) Michelle McManus would be happy to hear from people celebrations. Argyll and the Isles Diocese hopes fur- The neo-Gothic styled St Columba’s MAIN PIC: PAUL McSHERRY interested in making a pilgrimage to “We had the altar on top of the stage ther funds can be raised at next Cathedral stands on the edge of Oban Iona and Oban, perhaps for the Year of in the hall and we managed to get the month’s concert as the diocese closes Bay looking west across the Firth of Faith and the 1450th anniversary of St crib down below the stage,” Bishop in on the total needed. Lorne to Iona. Although building work area already plays host to a large num- Columba’s arrival in Iona.” Toal said. “It was a nice feeling having on its construction began in 1932, it ber of visitors each year, Bishop Toal the Christmas celebrations in this way Concert preparations was not until 1959 that the final act in is keen to see many more pilgrimages Parish life and it was something a bit different.” The concert has been organised by building the present cathedral was made to Argyll and the Isles. He high- Above all, however, the bishop is keen Paul McCallum, a Gaelic singer from completed—the blessing of the great lighted that the upcoming Year of for the parishioners of St Columba’s, I The fundraising concert for St South Uist, and will feature Former bells, Brendan and Kenneth—27 years Faith—recently announced by Pope who he said ‘have been very under- Columba’s Cathedral will take place Pop Idol winner Ms McManus—who after the first sod was cut. Benedict XVI to take place from Octo- standing at a difficult time’ to enjoy on Friday February 17 at the Corran ably compered events prior to the In addition to the re-opening of the ber 11, 2012, to November 24, 2013— celebrating Mass once again in the Halls, Oban. Tickets cost £10 and fur- Papal Mass at Bellahouston Park in cathedral and concert, Bishop Toal and the fact that next year will mark cathedral. ther information on purchasing them 2010—and the Irish tenor Patrick hopes that St Columba’s can become the 1450th anniversary of St “We hope to be able to celebrate can be found by contacting St Hughes, in addition to many other a focal point for pilgrims visiting Columba’s arrival in Iona, may pro- Ash Wednesday Mass in the cathe- Columba’s Cathedral by telephone: local singers and musical performers. Argyll and the Isles in the coming vide an incentive for people to visit dral,” he said. 01631 562 123. Bishop Joseph Toal said the parish months. Iona and Oban and take some time to The bishop explained that Christ- community and residents of Argyll and Although Oban and the surrounding visit St Columba’s Cathedral. mas Masses were celebrated in the I [email protected]

targeting offensive behaviour at Encore for The Molendinar Song at presentation NEWS IN BRIEF and around football matches, while the second relates to the GLASGOW City Council VANDALS HIT THURSO communication of threats on Leader Gordon Matheson PARISH ST ANNE’S the internet or other communi- presented Archbishop Mario POLICE in Thurso have cations. Conti of Glasgow with a launched an investigation after The SNP Government was copy of The Molendinar St Anne’s Church in the town widely criticised by many par- Song, written and per- had its window damaged ear- ties, including the Catholic formed by Vincent Mellon lier this month. Church, for its hastiness in cre- at the inaugural Molendinar A large rock was thrown ating the bill but Roseanna lecture during this year’s St through the window of the Cunningham, Minister for MungoFestival. church, which also caused chancellor Alistair Darling and Community Safety and Legal “The St Mungo Festival is a damage to a pew within the the MP Tom Watson, who will Affairs, confirmed last week great opportunity to recall Glas- church, sometime between speak about the phone hacking that a commencement order gow’s ecclestiastical origins and 7.30pm on Monday January 9 scandal. will be laid bringing the act to reflect on the opportunities and 7.45am the following The festival will take place into force on March 1. and challenges our beloved city morning. from March 9-17 at Glasgow’s faces today,” Councillor Mathe- Anybody with information Mitchell Library. Further infor- YOUTH CONSULTATION IS son (right) said. on the incident is being asked mation can be found at the A JOY TO TAKE PART IN “The ecumenical service to to contact Thurso Police Sta- website: http://www. GLASGOW Archdiocesan mark St Mungo’s feast day was Mellon (far right) performed time’ to write the lecture—a tion on: 01847 893 222 or ayewrite.com. youth pastoral team is working moving and inspiring; the the song, the first one he has few weeks—and had utilised a Crimestoppers on: 0800 on a consultation, which they Molendinar lecture delivered ever composed, again to mark long train journey to hone 555 111. FOOTBALL BOGOTRY BILL hope will ‘bear great fruit in the by Archbishop Conti was the occasion. Mr Mellon, a his ‘tale of two cathedrals’ BECOMES LAW IN MARCH future.’ deeply thoughtful and chal- parishioner at St Mungo’s, on the Christian roots of SECTARIAN DEBATE AT AYE The Scottish Government’s The youth pastoral has been lenging; and the participation Townhead, said he had been Glasgow. WRITE BOOK FESTIVAL controversial Offensive Behav- hearing from priests, parish- of so many of our schools in asked to compose the song in “I am proud of the strong SECTARIANISM will be one iour at Football and Threaten- ioners, teachers, parents and the Molendinar awards was early January and, before he links between my council and of the topics explored at this ing Communications young people about the joys really encouraging and knew it, the words and the local churches and faith com- year’s Aye Write book festival (Scotland) Act has received and struggles of being Catholic reminded me why I am so melody had come to him. munities,” Councillor Mathe- in Glasgow. royal assent and will come into today. proud of our young people and Archbishop Conti, who gave son added. Leading Catholic academic force in March. Views can be shared on the teaching staff.” the first Molendinar lecture at “Glasgow is constantly rein- Professor Tom Devine (above) The act creates two new subject by emailing the youth Friday’s presentation took Glasgow City Chambers dur- venting itself. The spirit of St will be among those speaking offences, with a potential five- pastoral team at: youth.pas- place at the Archdiocesan ing this year’s festival, said he Mungo is alive and well.” at the festival, alongside former year prison sentence, the first [email protected]. offices on Clyde Street and Mr has been given ‘slightly more PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5

be held for Mary’s Meals charity NEWS IN BRIEF at St Patrick’s Church, Dumbar- ton on Sunday February 26. Parish to follow priest to Holy Land The tenor will be the interna- CONTROVERSIAL PLAY SET TO tionally renowned Martin Aeirid OPEN IN GLASGOW and it is hoped Stuart Mitchell, Fr Sweeney at St Patrick’s, Coatbridge, says pilgrimage will bring the Gospel into focus A PLAY by controversial play- the Scottish pianist and Classic By Martin Dunlop wright Jo Clifford labelled ‘blas- FM hall of fame composer, will phemous’ is set to open a theatre be there to accompany him. ANTICIPATION is growing amongst programme in Glasgow next Tickets for the concert, which a large group of parishioners from St week. Sex, Chips and the Holy begins at 7pm, cost £5 and can Patrick’s Church, Coatbridge (right), Ghost, in which transgendered be purchased from the church. St as they prepare to journey in the foot- playwright Ms Clifford stars, Patrick’s is also hosting a quiz steps of Christ in the Holy Land later debuts at Glasgow’s Oran Mor on night for SPUC on Friday Febru- this year. Monday in the a Play, a Pie and a ary 17. Doors open at 7.30pm Fr Eamonn Sweeney, parish priest at St Pint lunchtime theatre programme. and tickets cost £3. Patrick’s, will lead two pilgrimages to the In 2009, around 300 protestors Holy Land in September and October, held a candlelit vigil outside NEW PARISH PRIEST AT ST trips that he believes will help ‘bring the Glasgow’s Tron Theatre in JAMES’ IN RENFREW Gospel into focus.’ protest against another of Ms BISHOP Philip Tartaglia of Pais- Clifford’s plays, Jesus, Queen of ley has appointed Fr John Eagers Inspiration Heaven and further controversy as parish priest of St James’ Fr Sweeney told the SCO this week that is set to be caused by Ms Clif- Church, Renfrew. Fr Eagers was the idea for a parish pilgrimage to the ford’s latest offering. Ms Clifford spiritual director at Scots Col- Holy Land developed from a great level has said that she believes ‘all the lege, Rome, from 2006-2011 and of interest shown by St Patrick’s parish- churches have behaved disgrace- he takes over at St James’ from ioners after he made his own private pil- fully on the issue of ‘gay ‘mar- Fr Dan Fitzpatrick, who has been grimage to the birthplace of Christ at the riage,’’ but defended herself appointed vice-rector of Scots end of 2010. against accusations of being anti- College. Fr Eagers appoitment in Having been inspired listening to Fr Catholic by saying: “I don’t want Renfrew will commence on Fri- Sweeney’s homilies after his pilgrimage, to mock the Church at all.” day February 3. St Patrick’s parishioners approached their parish priest with the idea of organising a US JESUIT TO SPEAK ON WAR AT DAY FOR CARERS IN GLASGOW Holy Land pilgrimage from Coatbridge. GLASGOW, EDINBURGH EVENTS A RENEWAL day for carers will “When people became interested I decide AMERICAN JESUIT priest, Fr take place at Glasgow’s Ignatian to hold an information evening last October John Langan, will give a lecture Spirituality Centre on February for parishioners,” Fr Sweeney said. “I was “We kept 11 places for young people as St Patrick’s feast day in March. entitled, Just War in the 21st cen- 7. A time for reflection will be flabbergasted when I saw the number of we think it is very important to involve the tury: Problems and Opportuni- led by Br James Spence SJ and people who turned up to the meeting.” youth of the parish,” Fr Sweeney said. “It Support ties, on Monday February 6 at St Jane MacKichan. The Ignatian He added that it had become clear will give young people the chance to visit He recognised that his own parish is ‘very Aloysius’ College Hall. Fr Lan- Spirituality Centre can be con- early on that, given the logistics the Holy Land and the chance to develop fortunate’ in that many people have been gan has held a number of aca- tacted by telephone at: 0141 354 involved, two pilgrimages of roughly 50 their faith.” happy to help out having heard of the demic posts and is currently 0077, by email at: admin@isc- people per group would be necessary to The 11 spaces for young people were parish’s planned trip. preparing a new book on the Just glasgow.co.uk or you can visit satisfy the interest among St Patrick’s snapped up almost immediately and there “The people are very generous out here War theory. Admission to the the centre’s website at: parishioners. is already a waiting list in place for others and they are always willing to support us,” lecture, which begins at 7.30pm, http://www.iscglasgow.co.uk. The first group of pilgrims will spend who wish to take part. Aware of the finan- Fr Sweeney said. is free. Fr Langan will give the 11 days in the Holy Land in September, cial costs involved in such a trip, however, St Patrick’s parish priest is in no doubt same talk at Edinburgh’s Lauris- PRO-LIFE VIGIL and, the following month, an 8-day pil- Fr Sweeney was keen to ensure that the that a Holy Land pilgrimage will have as ton Jesuit Centre the following THE PRO-LIFE group at St grimage will depart from Coatbridge. youngsters would only have to pay a nom- profound an impact on his parishioners as evening at 7.30pm. Contact the Lucy’s Church, Cumbernauld, is inal amount, with the rest of their costs it had on himself in 2010. Lauriston Jesuit Centre by tele- hosting a pro-life vigil on Friday Youth fundraising being met by fundraising. “When I made my own trip to the Holy phone at: 0131 477 5788 or by February 10. A vigil Mass will St Patrick’s parish has been blessed with “We have been fortunate to receive some Land it left me with the feeling that I email at: be celebrated at St Lucy’s at 7pm an active and vibrant youth ministry and donations and contributions to the costs and should have been there years ago,” he [email protected]. on the Friday evening followed Fr Sweeney was keen to ensure young we have held dances and other fundraising said. “It brings the Gospel into focus.” by Exposition and a candlelight people, aged 17-25, have the opportunity events,” Fr Sweeney said, and added that DUMBARTON CONCERT FOR procession and events through- to share the Holy Land experience. further events are planned coinciding with I [email protected] MARY’S MEALS out the night, before morning A FUNDRAISING concert will Mass at 9.30am on February 11.

Outcry as abortion clinics are cleared to advertise on TV By Ian Dunn lobby. “I find it hard to believe, Call to politicians that someone who wants an Mr Ozmic went on to say that ADVERTS encouraging abortion won’t know how to get British politicians had a duty women to have an abortion one, it’s not hard to find out,” to act in this case. St Aloysius’ College will be allowed to air across she said. “This is a cynical “We are disturbed that the UK on radio and televi- move, to promote the number Jeremy Hunt, the media secre- sion from the end of April. of abortions in order to make tary, has concluded that he has In a move alarming the more money. And I am sure that no power to overrule BCAP Church and pro-life campaign- none of the pro-life groups can despite being reportedly ‘very ers, the Broadcast Committee of afford to advertise in this way.” unhappy’ about their deci- Fr John Langan SJ Advertising Practice (BCAP) The Society for the Protec- sion,” he said. “This contra- has announced it will allow for tion of Unborn Children dicts an admission by Mr profit abortion providers to (SPUC), said the BCAP was Hunt’s deputy Ed Vaizey that Just War in the 21st Century: advertise on television and acting as the abortion industry’s the media secretary does in radio. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY ‘poodle.’ fact have such a power. This Prior to last weekend’s, ruling “Marie Stopes and the British decision will only serve the Problems and Opportunities clinics providing euphemisti- advertising killings on TV,” Pregnancy Advisory Service abortion industry’s money- cally named ‘post conception Peter Kearney (above), director (BPAS) are Britain’s biggest spinning trade which hurts advice services,’ including abor- of the Scottish Catholic Media abortion lobbyists and abortion women through killing their tions, were permitted to pro- Office said. “For those who chain operators,” Anthony unborn children.” Monday 6th February 7.30pm mote their services through thought abortion was about pri- Ozimic, SPUC’s communica- Donna Nicholson, SPUC broadcast media, provided that vacy and personal choice then, tions manager, said. Scotland’s director, agreed they did not charge for their as we have been saying since “They have claimed that that, although there were no St Aloysius’ College Hall services. 1967, they are quite clearly commercial pro-life pregnancy private abortion clinics in Under these rules, just one wrong. Abortion is very much a services will now be able to Scotland and the NHS carry advert, by Marie Stopes Inter- public issue.” advertise too. out most Scottish abortions, Fr Langan is the former Rose Kennedy Professor of national, has aired on TV, in Sr Roseann Reddy, of the Car- “Yet there are no commer- Scottish pro-lifers should Christian Ethics and Cardinal Bernardin Professor of 2010. It attracted more than dinal Winning Pro-life initiative cial pro-life pregnancy serv- lobby their MPs for a change Catholic Social ought at Georgetown University, 4500 complaints. in Glasgow, said it was a pro- ices in the UK: all pro-life in the ruling. Washington DC. foundly worrying development. pregnancy services in the UK “We know that the British Concerns “My main thought would be, are non-commercial and there- Government has the power to A spokesman for the Catholic why are they pursuing advertis- fore cannot afford broadcast change the ruling on this We warmly invite you to attend this public lecture Church in Scotland said it was ing? Well you advertise because advertising. issue,” she said. “So I would that will be held in St Aloysius’ College Hall. a ‘barbaric’ decision. you want to get customers,” she The massive income Marie encourage people to contact Admission is free. “Any society which fools said. “It underlines that this is a Stopes and other abortion their MP about it and we can itself that the aborting of unborn multi-million pound industry.” providers generate from both instruct them if they need any children is a normal and accept- She went on to say that she private and NHS-contracted help doing that.” 45 Hill St, Glasgow, G3 6RJ. Tel: 0141 332 3190 able practice will find it hard to believes this to be a cynical abortion means they will domi- Email: [email protected] www.staloysius.org I [email protected] argue against the perversity of manoeuvre by the abortion nate such advertising.” TRCP Registered. Registered Charity No. 230165 6 SCHOOLS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 27 2012 Catholic schools receive Faith boost New religious education syllabus is given a joyful welcome by St Andrews and Edinburgh By Martin Dunlop

LEADERS from the education and civic sectors joined Cardinal Keith O’Brien and clergy from St Andrews and Edinburgh at the Gillis Chapel last Wednesday for the archdiocesan launch of This is our Faith, the new religious education document. The new teaching document, which was officially launched nationally last Novem- ber, provides the new religious education syllabus from primary one through to S3 and it received official recognition from the Diocese celebrates the launch Vatican last year. Cardinal O’Brien welcomed all those of This is our Faith in Dunkeld gathered at Edinburgh’s packed Gillis Mgr Ken McCaffrey, Liz Fordyce, THIS is our Faith, the Dundee City Council convener Chapel last Wednesday and ensured those new teaching document for education, Patricia Watson, present of his personal support for the new for religious education in Michael McGrath and Elizabeth document and the work of religious educa- Scotland, was launched Grant, Perth and Kinross tors in the archdiocese. trating very effectively the expressive Cardinal Keith O’Brien, flanked by pupils from St in Dunkeld Diocese last Ninian’s Primary School in Livingston, at the launch Council’s convener of lifelong Brid O’Brien, director of St Andrews and power of our Faith tradition. I thank God Tuesday with a special learning, are joined by pupils Edinburgh Archdiocesan RE office, for all this effort, which bears great prom- of This is our Faith at the Gillis Chapel and Conference Centre in Edinburgh celebration at St Paul’s from St Paul’s Academy, St Pius Michael McGrath, director of the Scottish ise for the religious education and forma- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Academy, Dundee. and St Clement’s Primary Catholic Education Service and Fr Stephen tion of our young people.” Almost 200 people were Schools at the Dunkeld Reilly, RE adviser from Motherwell Dio- present at the launch, as Diocesan launch cese, where This is our Faith was launched Musical talent involved,” Ms McKendrick said. “They representatives from the before Christmas, gave further addresses. The St Andrew and Edinburgh launch also love to sing and do so at many school local authorities, education Catholic Education Service provided the chance for the archdiocese to events, so to be asked to perform at such a conveners, diocesan (SCES) and Patricia Wil- Joyful celebrations showcase some of the tremendous musical lovely and important celebration was great school pupils, teachers and son, HMIe national special- Mr McGrath, who was present at the talent possessed by pupils from local for them. Meeting Cardinal O’Brien was parents joined Dunkeld ist for religious and moral Dunkeld Diocesan event the previous day, schools. the icing on the cake for the children. It was clergy, including Mgr Ken education, who emphasised commented that all diocesan launches of A welcome on the bagpipes was played a memorable day for them and I’m sure McCaffrey, vice president the link between the the new RE syllabus have been ‘heart- by Liam Mulheron, a pupil of St Columba’s they will look back on it fondly.” of the Catholic Education Catholic Education Com- warming and joyful’ celebrations. High School, Dunfermline. Corinne Ms O’Brien added that the day was Commission (CEC), who mission and the govern- “I have been most impressed with the MacPhee, a pupil of St Margaret’sAcademy, rounded off with the presentation of copies was representing Bishop ment’s education bodies. representation of schools, parents and Livingston, sang in Gaelic and music was of This is our Faith to the six deans of the Vincent Logan. Ms Wilson stressed that parishes at all the events, showing how they also provided by pupils from St Thomas of St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocesan Pupils from St Paul’s led the government is ‘pleased recognise the significance of this develop- Aquin’s High School, Edinburgh. deaneries and she said that the archdiocese a prayerful reflection, to work in partnership with ment as each bishop has taken local own- Playing a pivotal role throughout proceed- is looking forward to using the teaching assisted by children from St the CEC and SCES’ and ership of this national initiative and, in turn, ings were pupils from Livingston’s St Nin- syllabus ‘in schools, homes and parishes Pius and St Clement’s Pri- hopes that This is our Faith, invited teachers, parents and clergy to ian’s Primary School choir. Isabel across St Andrews and Edinburgh.’ mary Schools, while the new education syllabus, embrace it,” Mr McGrath said. “In particu- McKendrick, the pupils’ headteacher, said it “There was a great air of celebration and keynote addresses were which will be used by lar, it has been most satisfying to see young had been a ‘memorable’ experience for the occasion throughout the day,” she said. given by Michael McGrath, pupils from P3-S3, ‘will people participating in a variety of ways— children. director of the Scottish strengthen the partnership.’ through prayer, music and procession, illus- “The children were delighted to be I [email protected]

St Augustine’s exhibit remembers Anne Frank

STAFF and pupils from St Augustine’s High School in Edinburgh launched their Anne Frank exhibition at a ceremony on Monday. TheAnne Frank exhibition, the first to be hosted by a secondary school in Edinburgh, coincides with Holocaust Memorial Day (today) and is part of an interdis- ciplinary project entitled, Speak Up-Speak Out, which explores issues of racism, prejudice and discrimination. The launch ceremony involved a drama presentation performed by S3 pupils while S6 pupils, Kathleen Groat and Katie Alden, led reflections based on their Bishop Devine marks 40th anniversary of St Hilary’s participation in the Lessons from Auschwitz project. BISHOP Joseph Devine of and staff alongside Canon well and it was a lovely day,” Terry McNamme, St Augus- Motherwell joined the com- Michael MacNamee, Fr Owen Eleanor Smith, depute head- tine’s headteacher, said the munity of St Hilary’s Primary Ness and Deacon John McGarry. teacher at St Hilary’s, said. She school is ‘very proud to be School, East Kilbride on Fri- Guests invited to celebrate St added that all St Hilary’s pupils engaging in, and hosting,’ the day January 13 to celebrate Hilary’s anniversary included were presented with a Speak Up Speak Out project. the school’s 40th anniversary headteachers from local commemorative bookmark in The centerpiece of the project, and the occasion of the schools, councilors and the recognition of the school’s which will run at the school patronal feast day. minister from Claremont anniversary and that the school from January 30-February 10, The Motherwell bishop Parish Church. community is beginning to will be the exhibition about celebrated Mass for the pupils “The celebration all went very rehearse for a music show, which Anne Frank’s life. will be performed before Easter. For many people Anne Frank After the Mass, former head- (right) is a symbol of all those EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 teachers of St Hilary’s, George who died in the Holocaust and her tion in communities. The project Community Learning Develop- Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. Kavanagh, Frances Waddell and diary continues to move and will also teach young people ment and will tour several Catherine Pierce, happily posed inspire people today as it did about support and confidence in schools in Edinburgh following 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. for a photograph alongside the when it was first published. The tackling these social issues in a its debut at St Augustine’s. Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. current incumbent, Patricia exhibition will explore issues that safe way. S2 pupils from St Augustine’s Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] Stewart, and Bishop Devine and are relevant to young people The Anne Frank exhibition is will be trained as exhibition guides for free monthly posted programme guide and the Motherwell clergy (above). today, including the effects of being facilitated through St and will speak to their fellow visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. PIC: TOM EADIE racism, prejudice and discrimina- Augustine’s partnership with pupils about Anne Frank’s story. Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NATIONAL NEWS 7

International Youth Pro-Life Conference Opposition to organ donation plans is to be held in England for the first time THIS March will see the sent on pro-life philosophy; Society for the Protection of Lynette Burrows on sex educa- Church in Wales criticises Welsh Government proposals to presume consent in the process Unborn Children’s (SPUC) tion in schools, Professor David International Youth Pro-Life Paton on teenage pregnancy and By Stephen Reilly out/presumed consent would increase the Conference being held in abstinence strategies; Dr Ann availability of organs for transplantation,” England for the first time. Carus on family planning and CATHOLIC Church leaders in Wales it says. “The most effective way to After four successful years in IVF; Sr Andrea Fraile on abor- have led a united front of Christian increase rates of both organ donation and Scotland, the move to Rother- tion counselling; Fiorella Nash opposition to what they called ‘ill- family agreement to donation after death ham is designed to help cope on pro-life feminism, the Rev judged’ proposals for presumed con- is to encourage people to sign the Organ with increased interest, accord- Dr John Fleming on marriage sent rules on organ donation. Donation Register and to talk about the ing to organisers at SPUC. and pro-life; Dr Philip Howard The Catholic Church in Wales led the issue with relatives and those close to SPUC said that the events on end of life care and Dr Welsh Church and Wales Orthodox Mis- them. Any move that weakens the Organ are an ‘excellent opportunity Jacqueline Laing on euthanasia sion in urging the Welsh Government to Donation Register and leaves relatives for young people from across and assisted suicide. revisit its policy process, which could see unsure of what the deceased would have the globe to network, socialise, There will also be workshops every Welsh person be assumed to be an wanted is likely to increase refusal rates make friends and empower one on the effect of performing organ donor within three years. among relatives.” another to spread the pro-life abortion on the abortionist, The Welsh Government’s actions could message.’ how to organise pro-life action have serious implications for Scotland as Debate Around 150 delegates—from and how the law treats human the country’s First Minister, Alex The Welsh Government has said it wanted colleges and universities from life during its earliest stages. Salmond, has previously indicated his as many people as possible to join the around the world including, Eng- support for presumed support legislation debate on the matter. land, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, I The conference will take dependant on a similar system being in Welsh Health Minister Lesley Griffiths the US, Australia, Canada, Portu- place between Friday March 2 place in other parts of the UK. (left) said she was confident in the con- gal, Germany, France, and the and Sunday March 4 at Park sultation process. Congo—are expected to attend Inn, Rotherham, Express Park, Welsh commitment “There are still two weeks to go before this year’s event. Manvers Way. The cost is £90. In a joint statement, the Welsh Churches the consultation closes and I want as many The theme of this year’s con- Those interested in attending can said they were ‘profoundly committed’ to responses are being invited on the propos- people to be part of this process as possi- ference is Human Dignity and book and pay online via the human dignity in life and death but had als in the White Paper, the central pro- ble,” she said. “If you have not done so an impressive line-up of speak- SPUC online shop, or download serious concerns about the coercive nature posal, which is the shift from donation to already, let us know what you think of ers will address a wide variety and fill out the booking form, of the Welsh Government’s proposed presumed consent, is presented as a fait these proposals. This is an exciting time. of pro-life issues. posting it with a cheque. legislation. accompli. There is a real danger that a We are making Welsh history and all who Speakers are scheduled to Enquires: conference@spuc “Pastors, theologians and church lead- change in the law would alienate a signif- make their opinions known in this consul- include the Rev Dr Andrew Pin- .org.uk ers of all denominations agree that offer- icant proportion of the public and under- tation are part of that history.” ing organs for donation is a significant act mine the positive image of organ donation In 2007, Alex Salmond said he backed of charity, and a reflection of God’s freely- and the reputation of Wales.” the idea of a system of presumed consent given love and care for us, including the The statement from the churches also and a motion saying the same was passed gift of life,” the statement said. “The pos- warns that ‘the belief that changing from by the SNP annual conference. itive ethos of donation as a free gift is opt-in to opt-out would improve the rate Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish Health endangered by an ill-judged if well inten- of transplantation is not justified by the Secretary and Deputy First Minister has tioned proposal to move from voluntary available evidence.’ said she is ‘sympathetic’ to the idea of pre- donation to presumed consent. “It should not be taken for granted that sumed consent provided it is part of a “It is of extreme concern that while changing the law to a system of opt- broader system across the UK. Ashes of the late Bishop Michael Evans are buried in special ceremony THE ashes of East Anglia’s The burial had been delayed so Bishop who lost his six-year that a memorial stone could be battle against prostate can- made and to gain permission cer last year, were buried from Church authorities. Bishop during a special ceremony Evans had been in post for just last Saturday. over two years before he spoke in Director of the Catholic Education Service About 200 people attended November 2005 about his cancer. the Cathedral of St John the He had been appointed by of England and Wales resigns from post Baptist in Norwich from all Pope John Paul II as the third parts of the diocese for the Bishop of East Anglia on St THE Catholic Education Serv- privilege to be an educationalist service led by diocesan admin- Valentine’s Day in 2003. His ice of England and Wales and to serve the Church in this istrator Fr David Bagstaff. ashes were buried in front of an (CESEW) has announced the capacity as director and chief Bishop Michael Evans (right) icon of Felix, a seventh century resignation of its director and executive of CESEW, following died last July at the age of 59 bishop credited with bringing chief executive Oona Stannard. my previous role at HMIe. To after a long battle against the Christianity to East Anglia. Ms Stannard (above), who has have a fulfilling career, which for disease. The internment of his The public had been invited to been at CESEW for 12 years, has the last 12 years has enabled me ashes, which took place in the the internment. The funeral last been on leave since November. to work in two areas about which new chapel of the saints of East summer saw more than 1700 peo- Fr Marcus Stock, general secre- I feel passionate —faith and edu- Anglia at the eastern end of the ple attend the cathedral in what tary of the bishops’ conference, cation, has been a blessing. Earlham Road cathedral, had was thought to be the biggest con- has filled in as acting director “I have given this much been requested by the bishop. gregation in its 101-year history. and will continue to do so until a thought recently whilst unexpect- successor has been found. edly on leave addressing serious Bishop Malcolm McMahon health issues in my family. I will nise their sins against each other erpool, Archbishop Rowan core issues of the conflict. of Nottingham, chairman of the leave with many memories not NEWS IN BRIEF then they would be ‘just playing Williams of Canterbury, and bishops’ Department for Educa- least those of the opportunities to at ecumenism.’ Moderator of the General FORMER PREMIERSHIP REFEREE tion and Formation, thanked Ms work with the bishops and their “I propose that we will only Assembly of the Church of Scot- DENIES BIGOTED COMMENTS Stannard on behalf of all the staff, of positive collaboration have true ecumenism if Catholics land, Rev David Arnott. FORMER English Premier English and Welsh bishops. with members of other denomi- and other Christian churches and The meeting was held in Lon- League referee Jeff Winter has “Ms Stannard has skilfully nations and faiths, and of the communities together look at the don at the official residence of denied seeing comments on his steered the CESEW through sig- excellent, constructive relation- bad things we have done to each the Archbishop of Canterbury, personal website making an nificant policy development and ships built up with politicians, other in the past,” he said. “We Lambeth Palace. They discussed obscene attack on the Pope and negotiations with governments,” policy makers and their officers.” need a truth and reconciliation the plight of Christians in the the Catholic Church. the bishop said. “Together with her Ms Stannard said her ‘greatest commission, otherwise we are Holy Land and the difficult The 56-year-old said he was staff, she has brought transparency memory will be that of the Papal just playing at ecumenism by peace process. taking legal advice over a post and a secure evidence base to visit and the commencement of pretending that we haven’t got President Abbas said that the that made reference to altar boys Catholic education, developing, the Holy Father’s public engage- this past. We cannot airbrush our resumption of talks in the con- being abused after Celtic won for example, the CESEW census, ments in England being at St history out of existence with text of the Arab Spring offered a the latest Glasgow derby match the website, research and publica- Mary’s University College, ENGLISH BISHOP LEADS CALL warm words and a positive spin rare opportunity that needed to against Rangers last month. tions and raising the public profile Twickenham where the Big FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY on things.” be grasped now or it would be The comments appeared in the of Catholic education and the ben- Assembly took place and where AN ENGLISH bishop has called missed forever. retired official’s blog post Win- efits that it provides to society.” we shared in the joy of antici- for the creation of a ‘truth and CHRISTIAN DELEGATION MEETS Archbishop Kelly was joining ter’s World while he was on a In a separate statement, Ms pating the beatification of Cardi- reconciliation commission’ to WITH PRESIDENT ABBAS the meeting fresh out of the Holy cruise of Australia and New Stannard said it had been a nal John Henry Newman.’ promote Christian unity. A DELEGATION of senior Land Coordination, a major con- Zealand in December. pleasure and privilege to work “I am happy to have been a In an address marking the Christian figures from the UK ference on the Holy Land organ- Mr Winter, of Ingleby Bar- for the CESEW. small link in that chain and to Week of Prayer for Christian has met Palestinian President ised by the Catholic Church each wick, Teesside, said he had not “Few things have greater have led CESEW for 12 years,” Unity, Bishop Emeritus Patrick Mahmoud Abbas. year. He said there was an seen the comments as the web- potential to change lives for the she concluded. “I wish Catholic O’Donoghue of Lancaster said The delegation included the ‘urgent’need for ‘strong and cre- site had been suspended by inter- better than does education,” she education and all who work in that if Christians did not recog- Archbishop Patrick Kelly of Liv- ative leadership’ to address the net authorities. said. “It has therefore been a its service well for the future.” 8 INTERNATIONAL NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 27 2012 US bishops attack President Nigerian fears of an all-out civil war Obama’s healthcare demands THE US Bishops’ Confer- to Americans. Islamist terror group Boko Haram claim responsibility for attacks that killed more than 150 ence has called a decision by “The government should not President Barack Obama’s force Americans to act as if By Dominic Lynch administration to continue to pregnancy is a disease to be demand that sterilisation, prevented at all costs,” Arch- A SPATE of attacks in Nigeria last abortifacients and contracep- bishop Dolan said. weekend left more than 150 people dead tion be included in virtually Franciscan Sister Jane Marie and increased fears of an all-out civil all health plans ‘literally Klein, chairperson of the board war in Africa’s most populous nation. unconscionable.’ at Franciscan Alliance, a system Two churches in the city of Bauchi— The bishops spoke out after of 13 Catholic hospitals, said Bauchi Diocese has close ties with St President Obama announced last the new rule ‘is nothing less Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese in week that non-profit employers, than a direct attack on religion Scotland—were attacked last Sunday as part including the Catholic Church, and First Amendment rights.’ of the unrest, and although no casualties have one year to comply with “I have hundreds of employees were reported in the church attacks, the sit- the new regulations. who will be upset and confused uation has become more perilous for Niger- The Bishops’ Conference, by this edict,” Sr Jane Marie said. ian Christians as Boko Haram, a group with led by Cardinal-designate Arch- Archbishop Dolan urged that a reported hard-core Islamist cell, claimed bishop Timothy Dolan of New the mandate be overturned and responsibility for last week’s attacks. York, has condemned the new has said that the bishops will The group also claimed responsibility rules and has said it is commit- legally challenge the new rule. for the Christmas Day bombing of wor- sure that the so-called Boko Haram… those A spokesman for Boko Haram claimed ted to working with US citizens “The Obama administration shippers outside a Catholic church near who are encouraging them, those who are responsibility for the attacks, saying they to reform the law and change has now drawn an unprece- Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, which killed at sponsoring them, shall be brought to book.” were in response to a refusal by the author- the rules. dented line in the sand,” he least 44 people. During his visit to Kano, Mr Jonathan ities to release its members from custody. “In effect, the president is say- said. “The Catholic bishops are (above) met the city’s top Muslim tradi- Around 20 explosions reverberated ing we have a year to figure out committed to working with our President’s vow tional leader, emirAdo Bayero, and pledged across Kano last Friday, with a police how to violate our consciences,” fellow Americans to reform the Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, to boost security, saying ‘a terrorist attack headquarters and other police stations, a Archbishop Dolan said. “To force law and change this unjust reg- said on Sunday that arrests had been made on one person is an attack on all of us.’ secret police building and immigration American citizens to choose ulation. We will continue to over a wave of attacks, beginning last Fri- offices being targeted. between violating their con- study all the implications of day, which killed at least 166 people in the Most of the recent attacks in Nigeria sciences and foregoing their this troubling decision.” city of Kano. Fresh attacks have occurred in the northeast of the coun- healthcare is literally uncon- On Monday, thousands of “Some arrests have been made,” Mr Unrest, however, erupted again on Sunday try, despite Mr Jonathan imposing emer- scionable. It is as much an attack abortion opponents in the US Jonathan said in a visit to the city. “Some when ten people were killed in pre-dawn gency rule in part of north Nigeria on access to health care as on reli- marched to the Supreme Court died in the process. Some were suicide gun attacks taking place in the town of following the Christmas Day attacks. gious freedom. Historically this in Washington to mark the 39th bombers.” Tafawa, in the state of Bauchi, before the Attacks specifically targeting Christians represents a challenge and a com- anniversary of the decision to The president warned that the Nigerian later attacks on two churches, including a have given rise to fears of a wider religious promise of our religious liberty.” legalise abortion in the US. government would hunt down the backers Catholic church. conflict in the country, which is roughly The new US health rule The ‘March for Life’ has been of Boko Haram. As the SCO went to press, relief work- divided between a mainly Muslim north requires that sterilisation and held every year since 1974, a “There must be people who are sponsor- ers in Kano said the death toll in the city and a predominantly Christian south. contraception, including aborti- year after the Roe vs Wade deci- ing them,” Mr Jonathan said. “Terrorists all from Friday’s attacks was at least 166 peo- Attacks blamed on Boko Haram have, facients (an abortion-inducing sion, which legalised abortion in over the world have their source of income. ple, while a hospital doctor said the toll however, included a wide range of targets, substance) be included among the US, and is consistently one We are also looking into those areas to make could be as many as 250. including Muslims. ‘preventive services’ in almost of the largest protests of the year every healthcare plan available in Washington.

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Christian unity is realistic aim if it Pope offers advice to seminarians begins with inner transformation Uses St Agnes, who lived between the 3rd and 4th century, as an example to follow POPE Benedict XVI has said be changed by the victory of our that Christian unity can be Lord Jesus Christ’. The phrase By Stephen Reilly achieved only through per- was chosen as the motto for this sonal conversions rooted in year’s Christian Unity Week by POPE Benedict XVI has advised the the life, death and resurrec- the Polish Ecumenical Council. seminarians of his diocese that it takes tion of Jesus Christ. “Poland has known a long his- ‘integrity, maturity, asceticism, con- “We are called to contemplate tory of courageous struggles stancy and heroism’ to become a great the victory of Christ over sin and against various adversities and young priest. death, that His resurrection is an has repeatedly shown great As Bishop of Rome, the Holy Father event that transforms those who determination, animated by addressed the students and staff of the believe in Him and opens them faith,” the Pope observed. “Over Almo Collegio Capranica, one of the old- up to them a incorruptible and the centuries, Polish Christians est seminaries of Rome, last Friday in the immortal life,” the Pope said have instinctively perceived a Vatican’s Clementine Hall. The seminary during his Sunday Angelus last spiritual dimension in their is celebrating its 555th anniversary this weekend. desire for freedom [and have week. He told the pilgrims gathered realised that] true victory can in St Peter’s Square to recognise only come in accompanied by a Solid spiritual life and accept the ‘transforming profound inner transformation.” Pope Benedict explained that seminary power of faith in Jesus Christ The experience of the Polish life must be founded on ‘a solid spiritual that sustains Christians also in nation should illustrate to every- life animated by an intense relationship the search for full unity among body, the Holy Father suggested, with God, as individuals and in the com- themselves’. that ‘our search for unity can be munity, with a particular care for liturgi- The Pope’s comments came in conducted in a realistic manner if cal celebrations and frequent recourse to the middle of the Week of Prayer change occurs primarily within the sacraments’. Pope Benedict XVI blesses lambs to mark the is the fruit of constant and impassioned for Christian Unity, which runs ourselves.’ And once ordained, he added, priestly life feast of St Agnes at the Vatican on Saturday study,” he proposed. from January 18-25 that is The Pope then reminded pil- ‘requires an ever-increasing thirst for sanctity, Being at the heart of the universal marked by more than 300 grims of the words of his prede- a clear ‘sensus Ecclesiae’ and an openness to Church, the Pope said, should allow them churches and Christian commu- cessor, Blessed Pope John Paul II, ‘fraternity without exclusion or bias.’ informed, free and mature choice of vir- to ‘learn to understand the situations of the nities around the world. who used to say that ‘every gift Pope Benedict pointed to St Agnes, a ginity, a testimony of her desire to belong various countries and Churches of the Pope Benedict paid particular also becomes a commitment.’ young Roman woman who lived between entirely to Christ.” world’, to ensure that ‘no culture is a bar- attention to the words of St Paul Thus, he added, ‘our daily the 3rd and 4th century who chose to die, rier to the word of life, which you must in his First Letter to the Corinthi- commitment is to be open to one rather than surrender her virginity as an Developing the mind announce even with your lives’. ans, which state that ‘we will all another in charity.’ example for the seminarians to follow. Pope Benedict also raised a constant “The Church expects a lot from young “For St Agnes martyrdom meant agree- theme of his pontificate with the seminar- priests in the work of evangelisation and ing to spend her young life, generously ians by telling them that they need to new evangelisation,” the Pope said, before and freely, completely and without develop not only their souls but also their imparting his apostolic blessing. “I reserve, so that the Gospel could be minds. encourage you in your daily efforts, that announced as the truth and beauty which “Part of a priest’s journey of sanctity is rooted in the beauty of authentic tradition illuminates existence,” the Pope said. his decision to develop, with God’s help, and profoundly united to Christ, you may “Her path to the complete gift of self in his own intellect, his own commitment: an bring him into your communities with martyrdom was, in fact, prepared by her authentic and solid personal culture which truth and joy.” 7+( 92,&( Vatican approval for Neo-catechumenal Way 2) ,5(/$1'

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Young people carry a ‘YouCat’ banner as they leave Pope Benedict XVI’s general audience in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican. ‘YouCat’ was released in 2012 as the young people’s supplement to the Catechism of the Catholic Church

explained authoritatively.

ormer Catechetical methods are overlooked at by those who would rewrite history. Yet learn- Fing by rote is a very useful asset: even BY GERALD WARNER if, in the old days, a pupil did not fully understand a Catechism answer, years later, when asked a question about the IGHT hand out!” the Faith or confronting a moral dilemma, teacher chanted and the Church’s teaching would come to promptly extended mind in a memorised quotation. her left hand. That The worst aspect of today’s alterna- ritual, designed to tive to traditional Cathechetics is the teach children to make the Sign of the craven refusal to confront the reality Cross together in class, was tradition- asked that all Catechetical material in declined to mend it. of Ireland the Millward Brown survey of sin. Seven-year-olds formerly knew ally‘R the first experience five-year-olds use today should be examined to check Unfortunately the same did not found only 21 per cent of 16-to-24- the difference between mortal and in Scottish Catholic schools had of reli- that it conforms to Church doctrine. apply to the post-Conciliar Commis- year-olds knew how many Gospels venial sin; today, the very concept of gious education. The teacher used her Formerly, doctrinal instruction was sion for Christian education, chaired there were and only 35 per cent could sin is alien to young Catholics. What left hand because she was facing young based on a Catechism whose questions by Fr Johannes Hofinger SJ, which even identify the persons of the do they think was the purpose of the children who had no notion of the mir- and answers were painstakingly extravagantly radicalised Cathechesis, Blessed Trinity. Redemption? ror-image concept and automatically explained by teachers and learned by throwing it open to doctrinal errors. In Scotland, as early as the 1970s, Parents largely cannot help since they reached out on whichever side they saw rote—‘Who made you?’ ‘God made The UK branch of this movement was religious inspectors visiting two belong to the first generation who did an arm stretched. me.’—as pupils progressed up the Corpus Christi College of Religious classes in a large Catholic Glasgow not expereinec traditional Catechetical This was the prelude to teaching all school. This system produced young- Education in London. comprehensive could not find one methods. The responsibility for revers- the basic prayers of the Church, which sters with a well-grounded knowledge The results today are plain to see. pupil who was able to say the Our ing this lies with schools. To succeed, were said communally first thing in of the Faith. Pope Benedict XVI has said: “There Father. they must be truly Catholic, not inun- the morning and at intervals through- exists now an enormous religious Half a century ago, 100 per cent of dated with members of other religions out the day, including the Angelus at he excellence of Catholic Cate- ignorance.” He also acknowledged Catholic primary schoolchildren and of none, whom the staff fear to noon, inculcating piety and a thor- chetics 50 years ago was not a that ‘in the times after the council it is would have known all that and more. offend by teaching Catholicism. oughgoing Catholic atmosphere in pri- Scottish phenomenon. At the evident we have not succeeded in But Catechetical instruction entered Shared campuses are another mary schools. TSecond Vatican Council the bishops, transmitting, in a concrete way, the the desert. Despite the introduction in destructive notion that must be resisted. That devout formation—which so eager to introduce radical changes content of the Catholic Faith.’ 1994 of the English edition of the Cat- Catholic schools need to become prop- seems like a remote idyll today—is in most areas of the Church, expressed The Holy Father’s view is well sup- echism of the Catholic Church, erly Catholic again. So, indeed, does the what the Congregation for the Doctrine themselves as very satisfied with the ported by the evidence. Estimates of Catholic educationists resist its wide- Catholic population at large. It is time of the Faith (CDF) is trying to restore. state of Catholic education and pro- the lapsation rate among school spread use. There is no systematic to reverse what Pope Benedict has In preparation for the Year of Faith, posed no significant alterations. It was leavers in Britain ranges between 90 instruction in the key doctrines of called the ‘catastrophic failure’of mod- beginning in October, the CDF has not broken, so the council fathers per cent and 97 per cent. In the North Catholicism, which need to be ern Catechesis.

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IN ALMOST 40 years as a As a family we were devastated. was buried on the Friday after that everyone be contacted. comfort from the Gospel. When priest, I have lost count of the Only the day before, we had met at Christmas. Had it been a different Once again I went to my car and Jesus preached people were number of people with whom my home, to discuss short-term occasion, with such a magnificent brought the oils for anointing. amazed. They recognised the I have celebrated the Sacra- Fr Eddie care for my Mum, whom we knew Liturgy, we might even have said Those of us who were there gath- power of the message. Our parents ment of the Sick. I reckon, in was terminally ill, and longer-term we enjoyed it. Mum was unable to ered round Mum’s bed. Mum was recognised that too. They believed that same time frame, on hav- McGhee care for Dad. They say if you want attend but her closest friend Marie not in the least upset, she said she and they tried to live the Gospel. ing celebrated nearly 1000 to make God laugh tell God your Kerr sat with her, helped by Kate would join in the prayers. I began, Now we need the courage and the funerals. In this last month, As I arrived at the hospital I plans. This was not part of our Martin. We came home after the ‘In the name of the Father………’ faith to do the same. Pray for both of these vitally important automatically reached into my plan. My sisters Mary and Pauline funeral with a sense of satisfaction I had only got to there when I Edward—Mum never called me parts of my ministry, have glove compartment where I keep a had just returned home to Fife and that our Dad had been laid to rest began to cry. All of the hundreds Eddie—and Mary and Jimmy and taken on a whole new aspect. set of the holy oils for just such an Edinburgh earlier in the day. We with such beautiful Liturgy. We and hundreds of times I had done David and Anne and Tricia and The death of my parents, Dave emergency. My priority was to waited for them to arrive at the were able to comfort Mum a little. this counted for nothing. This was Gerry, and Pauline and Jacqueline and Bridget, less than two weeks ensure that Dad received the Sacra- hospital while my sister Tricia and We even teased her. It had always my Mum and she was dying. and Philip, that we will move for- apart, at the beginning and end of ment of the Sick. I hurried anx- brother Gerry went to break the been her prayer that Dad would Never one to let a crisis get the bet- ward in faith and hope and love. the Christmas season, meant that iously towards the emergency area. news to Mum. There were plenty ‘go first’ as she put it. Now she ter of practicality, Mum quietly theory became reality. Having had The emergency staff were working of tears. Suddenly, Christmas was not so sure. Her prayer had suggested, ‘Edward, if you can’t I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a both parents for 64 years was hard to save Dad’s life. I asked if I didn’t seem such a wonderful time. been answered but she was not so say the words just say a wee Hail priest of Galloway Diocese since undoubtedly a blessing. Losing might give him the Sacrament of We all made our way back to our sure that she would be praying for Mary.’ I managed the sacrament 1972. Currently serving three them so quickly was for me, and the Sick. They paused briefly to parents’ home to be with Mum. anything else. with the tears running down my parishes in the Kilmarnock area for all of my brothers and sisters a allow me to pray and anoint him. I She looked even tinier and more The following Thursday face. Mum was the most composed he helps on a part time basis with fairly traumatising experience. was both distressed and impressed. frail than she had done earlier in evening my brother Dave and I person in the room. She was com- chaplaincy in HMP Kilmarnock. When I was called to the hospi- Distressed because I sensed that the day. Eventually, after more returned to Kilmarnock after visit- pletely unafraid to die. She wanted He holds a Diploma in Religious tal on Christmas Eve I was anxious this was such a crisis moment for tears, we prayed as a family before ing Mum. She had weakened sig- to be with Dad. She got her wish a Education and a Masters in Edu- but not overly so. I had visited my Dad, impressed that the hospital heading off to our homes and to a nificantly but was talking quietly few hours later. Again, a few days cation and has worked exten- Dad in the afternoon and although team were doing so much to try sleepless night. with every one of her many visi- later, the funeral Liturgy and the sively in Catholic schools as he was not at his best I was confi- and save Dad’s life. Their efforts In the ensuing days, between tors. By Friday morning when I support of so many people carried advisor in religious education. A dent that he would be home with were to be in vain. There was too Christmas and Dad’s funeral, Mum visited she had deteriorated to such us through. columnist for the SCO since Mum in a few days. I had even much damage to Dad’s heart and was visibly deteriorating. Our an extent that we knew her time Our parents were people of 1991, his hobbies include fishing, arranged to visit him on Christmas too many complications. I was emotions were strung out between would not be long. My sister faith. They lived what they pigeon-racing and poetry. He can Day, complete with gifts, in the holding his hand when he died at deep sadness at Dad’s death and Pauline, a nurse by profession, believed and did their best to had it be contacted by email: edwardm- hospital. He loved presents. around 9.45pm on Christmas Eve. the pain of watching Mum. Dad who has been nursing Mum, asked on to us. This weekend I will take [email protected] Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11 Holy Father has curia, cardinals of his own HUGH McLOUGHLIN looks beyond how the cardinals-designate will effect the College of Cardinals to see the bigger picture

O ASSIST him, other than Congregations, who must be archbish- day, Dean Agnelo Cardinal Rossi as Bishop of Rome, the ops, are carry overs from the previous resigned and returned to Brazil. He Pope can call on three bod- pontificate and only two others from was succeeded by Bernardin Cardinal ies: the Sacred College of among the Pontifical Councils are. Gantin. On November 30, 2002, six Cardinals, to elect and then These are the Irishman Bishop Brian months after his 80th birthday, Cardi- to advise him; the College of Bishops, Farrell (68 on Feb 8) at Promoting nal Gantin resigned and returned to to share with him all the burdens of Christian Unity and Archbishop Pier Benin. He was succeeded by Joseph Tpastoral ministry, and; the Roman Luigi Celata (75 on Jan 23) at Interreli- Cardinal Ratzinger. Curia, to help him govern and admin- gious Dialogue. If Cardinal Sodano chooses, or is ister the Universal Church. prevailed upon, to step down as dean As of this month, the first pontificate o to all intents and purposes as then, since Cardinal Bertone is also to fall entirely within this millennium is the seventh year of his pontifi- Camerlengo and couldn’t be consid- accompanied and assisted by a Roman cate enters its last few months, ered, it would pave the way for Cardi- Curia that can now be said to be entirely PopeS Benedict has the curia he wants. nal Re to be elected dean. But then in of Pope Benedict XVI’s own choosing, He now also has, or will have after two years’ time he in his turn will have even although he has not in fact February 18, a college of Cardinal Elec- ceased to be an elector and hence be appointed all the leading prelates in it. tors the majority of whom he himself excluded from any conclave. So per- has nominated, 63 in total. haps Pope Benedict will ask his eaving aside the Secretariat of If the announcement on the Feast of brother cardinals if they have any sug- State, of the nine first tier dicas- the Epiphany of a consistory in Febru- gestions as to how best to proceed. teries, the Congregations, only ary came as a surprise—many thought one,L that for Catholic education, is it would not be held until November— part from that problem, ideally headed by a cardinal appointed under then (bearing in mind that he chose to there has to be a balance in the the ancient regime. However, had Pope exceed the limit of 120 cardinal electors College of Cardinal Electors: Benedict not specifically wanted to by five, and taking into account how he Abetween cardinals of the Roman Curia retain its prefect, Zenon Cardinal Groc- arrived at a total of 18 nominations) and the leaders of the Catholic world’s holewski (72), he could have been two particular omissions came as dioceses; between Italian cardinals returned to his native Poland, with another—that ofArchbishop LuisAnto- Cardinals attend Pope Benedict XVI’s Whilst the Apostolic Constitution, and cardinals from the rest of the absolutely no loss of face, in May of celebration of Mass on the Epiphany in St world; between cardinals of the nio Gokim Tagle (54), Manila; and Peter’s Basilica. At his Angelus following Universi Dominici Gregis, makes pro- 2010 when His Holiness decided to Archbishop Vincent Nichols (66), West- the Mass, he named 22 new cardinals vision forthe case if the dean, or in his Developed World and cardinals of the reinstate Gniezno as the Primatial See. minster. absence the vice-dean, is unavailable, Developing World; between European That this did not happen is an indication By February 18, the number of car- clearly it would be preferable if this cardinals and North American cardi- of the Pope’s entire confidence in his dinal electors will stand at 107, allowing provision had only to be invoked in nals and so on. long-time colleague. for a total of 13 new appointments. the Pope for a day of discussion and unforeseen circumstances. And all of that is neither inclusive Only one of the 12 second tier dicas- However, His Holiness as indicated reflection, it may well be that His Cardinals bishop are not young men nor exclusive. Pope Benedict has been teries, the Pontifical Councils, is also above intends to distribute 18 red biret- Holiness will ask their advice as to when they are appointed as they are sensitive to this need for a balance and headed by an appointee of Blessed Pope tas on the day, 10 to the curia and 8 to what to do about one of the most generally all experienced Vatican if some might quibble that he has not John Paul II. And funnily enough he, diocesan heads from around the world. important problems which he has not hands. Of the other four cardinals got it right, it can be said in his too, is Polish. Stanisław Cardinal Ryłko In drawing up the list he took into as yet confronted: what, if anything, bishop, Francis Cardinal Arinze, who defence that when it has been possible (66) was appointed president for the account the fact that in each of the five he can do about the aging leadership would under any other circumstances he has done what he could within the Laity in October 2003. Moreover, the months following the consistory of the Sacred College of Cardinals. be the Pope’s personal choice as dean, rules. With this latest list of new car- prelate secretary of this dicastery, another cardinal will lose his rights as a The present Dean, former Cardinal was 72 when appointed cardinal dinals he has bent the rules, but rea- Bishop Josef Clemens, was appointed cardinal elector, the last on July 26. Had Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, is bishop and will be 80 later this year, on sonably enough in the circumstances. in the month following. Bishop the Holy Father given himself just a lit- 84 and so would take no part in a con- November 1; José Cardinal Saraiva So while he may have some doubts Clemens was the then Cardinal tle more leeway, taking into account just clave should one become necessary. Martins, 77 when appointed, was 80 about the agedness of its leadership, as Ratzinger’s personal secretary, Mgr one more month, he could have created Neither would his deputy, the vice- on January 6; Giovanni Battista Cardi- the seventh year of his pontificate Georg Gänswein’s predecessor. It must —and thus getting the balance he had Dean (though that is not so much of a nal Re, 68 when appointed, will be 78 enters its last few months, Pope Bene- be assumed that the Holy Father is also in 2010: 10 curia, 10 leaders from problem). Roger Marie Élie Cardinal on January 30, and; Tarcisio Cardinal dict has the Sacred College of Cardi- happy enough with this dicastery’s lead- around the world—as two cardinals Etchegaray, will be 90 later this year Bertone, 73 when appointed, has just nals he wants. As to the third of the ership. It was Pope Benedict who gave attain their 80th birthdays inAugust, the (Sep 25). recently turned 77, on December 2. bodies assisting the Roman Pontiff, the red hat to Cardinal Ryłko in Novem- cardinal archbishops of Manila and In conclave, it is the dean’s duty to There are recent precedents for a the College of Bishops, as far as the ber of 2007 and his Holiness could have Westminster. But it was not to be. ask the priest canonically chosen if he dean to step down, retaining his origi- Catholic change lies ahead. sent Cardinal Ryłko back to Poland as will accept election. If the priest nal suburbicarian see, returning to his Now, it must be asked, in this happy Primate. But he did not. or, rather, he so n the day before the consistory, elected is not yet a bishop, it is the homeland and allowing a younger position that his patience has secured far has not. when the Sacred College of Dean who must consecrate him bishop man to replace him. On May 30, 1993, for himself, what will Pope Benedict None of the prelate secretaries of the OCardinals meet formally with before the election can be announced. a couple of weeks after his 80th birth- do? Don’t let the little things blind you to grace’s presence in your lives

“When grace enters, there is no contingency within our everyday that challenges us to try to live bites within life blind you to challenge is to not lose sight of choice—humans must dance.” lives, mosquitoes of some type more fully inside the present the larger presence of grace. the larger presence of grace Fr Ronald are invariably present. There is moment and not let our One of my favorite spiritual because of minor irritations. WH AUDEN wrote those some rain on every parade, some heartaches about the past or our writers, David Steidl-Rast And it helps to keep one’s words and, beautiful as they Rolheiser irritation in virtually every situa- anxieties about tomorrow cheat articulates this challenge very sense of humour about this. I sound, I wish they were tion in life, and some element us out of the riches of today. strongly, though he does it by was trying to untie my shoe true. When grace enters a who love you, enjoying leisure, challenging pure grace within But, as we as know, that is eas- emphasising the positive. Here lace yesterday, a simple, rote room we should begin to time off the wheel of work, all almost every moment of life. ier said than done. Elements is an example from his writ- act that I have performed dance but, sadly, more often with good food and good drink. Life rarely comes to us pure, from our past—half-remem- ings: “You think this is just blindly thousands of times. I than not we let some little Grace has entered and every- free from all shadow. That is bered lullabies from childhood, another day in your life. It’s not tugged on a lace and, given thing, some minor mosquito thing is wonderful, except for why former spiritualities said an almost-forgotten face, a past just another day; it’s the one how shoes are tied, it should be bite, blind us to grace’s one thing, mosquitoes. As dusk that we are ‘living in this valley love, a humiliation on the play- day that is given to you today. impossible for the laces not to presence. begins to take hold they dis- of tears.’ In our lives we never ground deep in our past, a mis- It’s given to you; it’s a gift. It’s open. But somehow a knot I say this with sympathy, not creetly begin to infiltrate, experience a moment of clear- step that still haunts us, and the only gift that you have right appeared instead. How can this cynicism. We all know how inflicting a bite here and a bite cut, pure, joy. Everything comes thousand other things from our now, and the only appropriate happen? The answer lies in a mosquitoes can ruin a picnic. there until eventually most with a shadow, a mosquito at past—impale themselves into response is gratefulness. If you simple, age-old, philosophical Here is an example: you are everyone loses his or her focus the picnic. our present. And the future, as do nothing else but to cultivate axiom: In the world of irritation celebrating your birthday in and is preoccupied with keep- And so it is not always easy well, colours our present as we that response to the great gift there are no impossibilities, no your back garden, having a pic- ing exposed parts of their flesh to dance, even in the clear pres- anxiously worry about an that this unique day is, if you limits of finitude, only infinite nic with family and friends. under vigilance. Eventually ence of grace. Mosquito bites impending decision, the meet- learn to respond as if it were potentialities. The weather is perfect, the sun most of the good cheer and the can easily cause us to lose per- ing we must have tomorrow, the first day of your life and Small wonder humans do not is warm, the mood is mellow, gratitude evaporate and irrita- spective, to lose the big picture, what the doctor is going to tell very last day, then you will always dance when grace enters. and everything around and tion at the mosquitoes effec- the one that would have us see us at our next visit, and how have spent this day very well.” within you is an invitation to be tively ends any inclination to and celebrate grace, even in the will meet our next mortgage But that is a grace that does I Fr Ronald Rolheiser, is a joyful and grateful. This is dance. The picnic is brought face of some minor irritation. A bill. The present moment never not come easily, it must be fer- member of the Missionary ‘Sabbath’ in the Biblical sense: down by a series of little bites. minor irritation can make us comes to us pure. vently prayed for. Mosquitoes Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is you are celebrating life, your We could all recount a hun- lose sight of a huge grace. And yet the challenge remains, will inevitably make their pres- president of the Oblate School birthday. You are healthy, sur- dred kinds of incidences of this Today there is a rich spiritual an important and healthy chal- ence known at every picnic in of Theology in San Antonio, rounded by family and friends sort. Given the complexity and and psychological literature lenge: do not let the mosquito our lives. That is a given. The Texas 12 CENTRE SPREAD SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 27 2012 Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CENTRE SPREAD 13 Signs that the Holy Spirit is at work in our Church The Archdiocese of Glasgow’s Arts Project and Lentfest are the focus THE CHURCH AND THE ARTS of CHRISTINE GLEN’S new monthly series on the Church and the arts

UCKED away at the back of a church building in Park- head Glasgow, there is a community project that has flourished. It is an inclusive project, so despite having a Christian ethos it welcomes anyone with a pas- Tsion for the arts to help bring people together. Stephen Callaghan originally from Holy Cross, Govanhill (his parish is now St Gabriel’s in Merrylee) gave me a brief recap of what he was doing, before the set-up of AGAP with the blessing of Archbishop Mario Conti. He was part of the Scottish premier productions of two plays written by the late Karol Wojtyla (Blessed Pope John Paul II). He received a letter of Apostolic Blessing from the Pope for his work on these produc- tions—The Jeweller’s Shop [2003] and Radiation of Fatherhood [2004]—and was later invited to perform on tour at World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in 2005. Mr Callaghan has also previ- ously worked in various television roles and with a theatre company that helps develop workshops for adults and chil- dren with disabilities. My questions to Mr Callaghan, the creative director of AGAP (Archdio- cese of Glasgow Arts Project), were about what he felt the project was achieving by being created and how it has been received. “The wonderful thing about AGAP is that it is intrinsically ‘Catholic’ in every sense: we provide a place for people to Taking a universal look experience being part of a universal faith community that is made up of diverse charisms and personalities and invites them to share common ground,” ence is their experience of the Church for Stephen Callaghan, the creative director of he said. “We have worked with people life,” he said. “I am encouraged by the the Archdiocese of Glasgow’s Arts Project, of various Christian denominations, fact that his work could be achieving that.” speaks at the launch of last year’s Lentfest faith backgrounds and none, and with Lentfest has been an annual flagship (above).The mainstay of the Lentfest events at our universal Church is the play that he writes and directs, which the many different religious orders and festival of AGAP since its introduction this year, will be about the martyrdom of St organisations that exist within the in 2007, the main difference this year is John Ogilvie (right) Catholic community. By doing this, we the support that it has gained. This ABOVE PIC: PAUL McSHERRY JOE McGRATH’S new monthly series aims to shed a little more light on offer a new awareness of the breadth of includes a new media sponsorship agree- the Catholic Church and I have seen ment with Premier Christian Media, how the Catholic Church works and find out what attracts people to it LOOKING FOR THE CHURCH people within the project think seriously based in London, which will raise AGAP celebrated its fifth anniversary last year along with the Notre Dame about vocation and their relationship awareness of the festival across the UK. Our Church, led from the Vatican, is not with God as a result of our activities.” Closer to home, the festival is being Centre which has provided support for N MY last series I was searching important. At that time I didn’t really Church at that moment. Where did he really confusing to someone who did- merely a human organisation, it is also a He then gave me three thoughts to hosted by Glasgow, Strathclyde and Cale- children, young people and families for evidence that the Church is know what a bishop was. All I knew think he had come to? n’t grow up in it. I walked in on my supernatural one with Christ at its head sum up AGAP: “It is a channel to con- donian Universities and the Royal Con- since 1931, marked by the play ‘Free- continuing the work that Jesus was that he was really important and we daughter watching an episode of The tribute to the cultural life of the arch- servatoire of Scotland have all shown dom from Chains.’ began. That search took me to all had to turn out to welcome him. ell, that’s my task for this Simpsons the other day. Homer Simp- diocese; a platform for those who want interest in this festival, which is becom- Mr Callaghan said of AGAP’s meet a range of interesting peo- Since those days I have met a few year. I intend to explore our son is the father and not a greatly spiri- I think that highlights my big problem. to contribute at a parish level as an out- ing a part of the recognised festivals on anniversary: “After five years at the ple, some of them Catholics and others bishops and even a cardinal. I don’t Church, The Catholic Church, tual person. In this episode he decides I’m thinking of the Church as a human let for their creativity; and a community the cultural calendar. However, Lentfest helm, I believe that AGAP is achieving not. My visits sometimes raised a few know if I could tell you what the differ- toW find its length, breadth and depth. I to become a Catholic. He discovers that organisation, ordered and logical. Now of good will that nurtures and show- has not strayed from its ethos; it remains what it set out to do: namely, encourag- eyebrows.I My explanation of my aim ence is, but I am determined to find out. want to know about all those parts that Catholics can go to confession and while that is true it is not the whole story. cases local talent in the community.” a community driven project, not driven ing a positive relationship between the caused some to wonder exactly what I have seen two Popes here in Scotland, go to make up the Church. Some of wipe the slate clean, “Woo Hoo,” he The Church is also a supernatural organ- by finances or the need for celebrity. Church and the arts. We do this in three church I was talking about. I was think- so they’re not as remote as they used to these are reasonably familiar but there exclaimed. If only it were that easy, I isation with Christ at its head. That GAP events happen in local “I feel privileged to have had invita- ways: by encouraging arts activity across ing in terms of all those who professed be. Actually, I have been seen by a are parts of the Church that I don’t can’t imagine anyone wanting to makes it a much more difficult proposi- community venues across the tions and good from so many,” Mr the archdiocese, from parishes, schools, to be Christian but I realised that I had- Pope. When Blessed Pope John Paul II really know anything about. There are become a Catholic so that they could tion. It’s obvious that I’m getting out of Greater Glasgow area served by Callaghan added. “The Lentfest play and professionals; by providing an n’t made that clear. came to Scotland he addressed a large people in the Church whose function is confess their sins. But, then I wonder my depth so as usual I will need to go theA archdiocese, usually in parish halls. will premier in the University of Glas- obvious channel for those who wish to Now I began to think about what we gathering of young people at Murray- a complete mystery to me. why people do decide to join the out and ask the people who know. “We go to them instead of expecting gow Memorial Chapel, alongside other contribute to the cultural life of the mean by the Church. There seem to be field Stadium. I was there, not because I think I know about parishes and Church. What is it that people see in the I want to get to understand more them to come to us, and that’s also part events, and the media sponsor promises archdiocese through their gifts and tal- example is a mirror of Christ; his death and to show that the Church is active in lots of ideas and different people seem I was particularly young but I was how they work but what about deaner- Church that attracts them? about how our Church works. I need to of our theology,” Mr Callaghan said. that the Gospel message will be spread ents; and by giving a public profile to the being as much to do with politics as their community and their culture.” to see the Church from different view- accompanying my pupils. ies? What are they and why do we have get a better idea of all the different roles “God always meets people half way.” further afield to different and perhaps Church’s cultural activity which is cred- religion, his betrayal by one of his own He added: “Since this year’s Lentfest points. I thought it was time I found out While we were waiting for the Holy them? The same goes for diocese. Do few years ago I was training to in the Church. Not all the people who AGAP, through its work, is also chal- unknown audiences via the online ible and based upon a Catholic ethos for flock, the fear of his influence, the has the biggest and widest variety of what the Church really is. When I was Father to arrive excitement was grow- you know what diocese you are in, does be a marriage guidance counsel- work for the Church are religious. lenging perceptions of the Church as a medium. It will be the most mainstream a community of common good will.” respect that people felt for him at his events, I hope everyone will find some- a wee boy in St Columbkille’s I thought ing. I suddenly noticed that two of my it matter? Then there are bits that don’t lor. One of the exercises they Many lay people play important parts moral watchdog and to redressing the and ecumenical festival due to the vari- This year’s play is the eighth of the execution. It is in these moments that thing that appeals to them, and allows that was the Church. I remember a girl charges, whom I had warned to stay fit in here. What about religious orders? gaveA us was to explore our image of the in making the Church work. I don’t relationship between faith and the arts. ety of events and the media coverage Lentfest plays, The Martyrdom of St we look beyond the exterior of the for them to have to an uplifting experi- in our class—primary three, I think)— close to me, had vanished. I headed I need to find out why we have them and Church. There was the image of the know what they all are but I’m sure I Mr Callaghan explains how it is impor- surrounding it.” John Ogilvie, reveals more than is first Jesuit priest to the man whose love for ence through the arts, whether they are who thought that the parish priest was back over the terracing to find them what they do. Do the Catholics in other Church as a rock, something solid and can find out what some of them do. Per- tant to let people know that the Church imagined about the story. Mr Callaghan God strengthened him along the diffi- people of faith or not.” the Pope. We were all a bit surprised to rolling about punching and kicking countries think the way we do? Then, of unmoving, something to anchor your- haps you are one of those people the actively encourages freedom and cre- hile AGAP has an autumn fes- said that he was very aware of the cult road of martyrdom.” Mr Callaghan feels that the overwhelm- find out he wasn’t. each other, the way best pals do. I course, there is the Vatican; I know the self to. I could see that. Another image Church relies on. You might have an ativity as Pope John Paul II said ‘every tival, its primary focus is issues which could be portrayed nega- When I asked him, how he person- ing amount of work put into and got out When they started building other grabbed them by the collar and pulled Pope lives there but who else is in the was the pilgrim Church; the Church as important role somewhere high up. On genuine art form was in itself an expres- Lenfest. The mainstay of tively when he was writing. ally thought Lentfest would be for him of the festival is something beyond him. parishes in the town I began to realise them apart. As I held them out of each Vatican and what are they doing there? a people moving towards God. I could the other hand you might be one of sion of faith.’ LentfestW is the play, written and directed “It ties in with issues that are in our this year as the festival has grown and “For me, this is a sign that Holy that the Church must be something a bit other’s reach, still swinging punches, I I would like to find out how all these accept that idea too. But that means I those people without whom your parish It is through AGAP projects that he by Mr Callaghan, and performed by world today; lack of religious freedom, developed, he answered: “The festival Spirit is at work and that God’s hand is bigger than I thought. I remember looked up to see the convoy of cars pull different parts fit together, if indeed can see the Church as something just couldn’t function. I might be com- believes it is important to give people a members of the community from across violence and sectarianism but more is still driven by community involve- still on the project,” he said. Bishop James Scanlan coming to bless in to the stadium. Worse, I saw the Holy they do. If I get confused how can any- unmoving and as something moving all ing your way soon. positive expression of the Church in the archdiocese. He writes these plays importantly that this saint is a saint for ment and people have to vote with their the foundations of a new church. I was Father looking out at our little tableau. one looking in from outside understand the time. How can the Church be two action. “It could be that this one experi- alongside organising the festival. Scotland,” he said. “For Christians his feet in order for the festival to survive, I http://www.agap.org.uk/lentfest really impressed. He really looked I wonder what he thought of our our Church? The Church must seem contradictory things at the same time? I http://josephmcgrath.blogspot.com 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 27 2012

PICTURE Give it up for SCIAF.That is the OF THE message iconic Scottish actor Robert Carlyle of Trainspotting and The Full Monty is sending ahead of WEEK the official launch of SCIAF’s Wee Box, Big Change campaign. The SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER actor is going to give up coffee this Lent to support the project, Scotland’s largest annual he Scottish Catholic Observer has earned a repu- international development tation over the last 127 years for championing campaign. For the second issues of social justice. Rarely though, will the doc- consecutive year, the SCIAF trine developed by the Catholic Church on poverty campaign will be launched on Ash and wealth, society and the role of the state— oth- Wednesday (February 22) by erwise know as ‘human rights’—have been tested to the extent international singing star Susan that is it is now in the pro-life field. Boyle. For more on SCIAF’s Wee TOn the one hand, Independent MSP Margo MacDonald is Box, Big Change campaign and reviving her bid to make the Scottish Parliament legislate in Lenten appeal, see next week’s favour of legalising assisted suicide and the Broadcast Com- SCO for Ian Dunn’s first report mittee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) has decided to allow after his trip with the charity adverts encouraging women to have an abortion to be shown to India throughout the UK on television. On the other, experts in their fields have spoken out in support of the Scottish Catholic midwives who have taken their landmark case to court claiming NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has Faith not defined by infringed their civil right to conscientiously object to super- Communion method need the importance of these vising staff involved in abortions. solemnities to be highlighted The good news is that Church representatives and pro-life I FIND it strange that an and for the Catholic advocates have been prompt and united in their condemnation article entitled The Real population to witness to the of another Scottish consultation on assisted suicide and have also Presence in Holy Communion Letters higher values which are spoken out against the BCAP decision to allow for-profit abor- (SCO January13) should SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT represented. Sometimes it is tionist to advertise on broadcast media, calling on campaigners prove to be simply a polemic [email protected] important to be counter to lobby their elected representatives to reverse the decision. in favour of a general return cultural and celebrate these On the downside, the danger of the legal precedent that to reception of Communion holy days, even if they do fall would be set if the Catholic midwives lose their case, and the on the tongue. Nobody can on a working day. health board wins, cannot be underestimated. As Professor doubt the sincerity of Martin Use of Extraordinary Spirit of Life Youth Choir— Pauline Cormack Valerie Fleming, former professor of midwifery at Glasgow Blackshaw’s conviction that ministers in question soon to expand into an KILMARNOCK Caledonian University, said: the International Confederation of Midwives’ new competencies have seven domains, the reception on the tongue helps I WAS delighted to read Academy of Sacred Music—it Energy inspiration newest one being that of the midwife’s role in abortion. preserve Faith in the real Martin Blackshaw’s defence is my experience that when of St Joseph’s “There are many countries in which there is no conscience presence and avoid of the traditional practice of young people are exposed to clause,” she warned. “This means that those who oppose abor- irreverence. But I see no receiving Holy Communion the beauty, dignity and I THINK that it would be very tion on religious, or other grounds cannot become midwives.” evidence that the Eucharistic on the tongue. I think Mr profundity of plainchant and wise if more churches Is that the scenario we face in Scotland, not just for mid- Faith of parishioners who Blackshaw is correct in saying some of the glorious choral followed the example of St wives but for our entire community? As Catholics, are we devoutly receive the Host on that other practices reduces motets, Masses and antiphons Joseph’s in Cumbernauld and being denied the right to exercise our ‘conscience clause?’ the hand is any less strong faith in the Real Presence. of the Renaissance period, began using solar panels to Even if we live in a post Christian society, we cannot allow than that of those who freely Of course, when dealing their response is save money, while also speaking up for Christian values to sink from being normal, to choose the other form of with this subject, one must unequivocally positive. conserving energy. This being unfashionable or, if we are not very careful, unaccept- reception. One can concede also admit that Extraordinary Many young people also find means that the parishes could able. The danger is here and now, as is the time for action. that there is greater need for Ministers of Holy themselves deeply attracted to afford to spend more money The right to a ‘conscience clause’ and silence in information age vigilance against abuse in the Communion are misused in the ancient Liturgy, music and other. Watching the pennies he Holy Father’s message for present situation—but that is many countries. Pope John practices of the Church. while also helping save the World Communications Day was released on Tuesday, the feast day not a good reason for Paul II stated in 1980: “To Ms Doherty is right to assert environment are two matters of St Francis de Sales, the patron of deserting a dignified and touch the sacred species and that our music liturgists need that are important in our lives, T natural use of the Sacrament to distribute them with their much encouragement if they and solar panels are a good journalists. Aside from the SCO’s pro- fessional interest in his message on which has the sanction of own hands is a privilege of are to rise to the challenge. Fr step forward in saving money the need for silent contemplation in a ancient usage. the ordained.” Redemptionis Guy Nicholls, of Birmingham and also protecting the world of constant communication, Reading authorities like Sacramentum (2004) stated Oratory, will be giving a environment. For churches to Pope Benedict XVI’s qualified bless- Fortescue or Jungmann on the that Extraordinary ministers presentation on this very get involved it will show a ing of Twitter, Facebook and the Roman-rite Mass one can have should not be used routinely, subject as part of AGAP’s commitment to environment wider social media was insightful. no doubt that despite a variety but only out of true necessity. Lentfest programme 2012. conservation in Scotland. “Social networks… can help peo- of customs the Faithful up to The document makes it clear The Birmingham Oratory have Janet O'Heggarty ple today to find time for reflection the 9th century normally that true necessity is when the devised a wonderful BATHGATE and authentic questioning, as well as received Com- munion number coming to programme designed to help making space for silence and occa- standing and in the hand. Communion is so great that it liturgists, in the most practical Starting point of sions for prayer, meditation or sharing The heightened awe of the would take a huge amount of terms, to enhance the music Lawrence cold case of the Word of God,” the Pope said Sacrament and fear of time for the priest to Liturgy of their parishes. THE cold case investigation before warning ‘as long as those taking Joan Dillon part in the conversation do not neglect to irreverence which ushered in administer Holy Communion team and forensic scientists

Opinion MOTHERWELL cultivate their own inner lives.’ the change to Communiion in on his own. This document who have belatedly allowed Like so many other aspects of modern the mouth was hardly a makes it clear that the use of Importance of the Metropolitan Police to life, new media is a tool that we must be care- positive development: for Extraordinary ministers bring to justice two of the most of a thousand years the should be vary, very rare. observing feast days men involved in the 1993 ful not to misuse to the detriment of our spiritual develop- Peter R Mackin ment, responsibilities and relationships. laity were refused the chalice HAVING watched the racist murder of Stephen and rarely received RENFREWSHIRE celebration of the feast of the Lawrence are to be Communion at all. Epiphany from Rome it seems congratulated for the Mr Blacksahw makes much Practical help on to me such a shame that we in thoroughness with which they of the fact that the freedom to Church liturgy Scotland are not celebrating have conducted this high receive in the hand was not CONGRATULATIONS to this feast on the traditional profile investigation. Perhaps SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER initiated by the Roman Cath Doherty on her excellent date. I cannot help but think it is now time for them to authorities. But this surely article on the music Liturgy. that this is in some way re-investigate the death of means that this was a modern The New Missal does indeed impoverishing the liturgical Blair Peach, the New MAIN SWITCHBOARD present at least a partial life of Catholics in Scotland. Zealand-born anti-racism Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 example of that organic • growth of liturgical custom opportunity to move away Surely it is not too much to campaigner knocked EDITOR from below—we think of from the four hymns only, ask faithful Catholics to unconscious during a reciting the Creed during ‘Protestant sandwich,’ that attend the sacrifice of the demonstration against the Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 Mass or elevating Host and has, unfortunately, become the Mass on these solemnities that National Front on April 23, [email protected] chalice—only slowly predominant format of the mark the Liturgical year. 1979 who died the next day? DEPUTY EDITOR accepted at the centre, which music Liturgy. If anything in this age of John Hein our present Holy Father (in As choir director of the increasing secularism, we EDINBURGH Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 [email protected] the Spirit of the Liturgy) saw as the natural way of things, G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or CORRECTION style requirements The Mass for deceased members REPORTER as opposed to the imposition of the Fire and Rescue Service Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 from above of the Tridentine G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views featured in the January 6 edition of expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO [email protected] or Post-Council liturgies. the SCO was celebrated at St There is room for an article G If you would like to share your opinion, send your Joseph’s, Stepps, where Fr James SUB-EDITOR on the Real Presence in Holy correspondence to the above address Thomson is parish priest. The Communion. SCO apologies for the confusion Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 Rev John McIntyre G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, caused by the inaccuracies in the address, and phone number or your letter will not be used [email protected] ST BRIDGET'S, BAILLIESTON original report. Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER THAT’S LIFE 15 Tesco forced Christians to shop around Decision by leading supermarket chain to redistribute charitable funding may have led to its financial losses

The decision by supermarket chain Tesco to end support for Cancer Research and begin supporting Gay Pride 2012 instead was met with a host of complaints and may have contributed to its recent financial losses. It has By Mary now restored its support for the cancer charity. McGinty ‘Biblical scale.’ That’s a bit too specific for my taste and I certainly have no beef with Tesco share- holders. I’m sorry for anyone who has invested CHADENFREUDE they call it and, if their hard-earned money only to be rewarded by a not a mortal sin, it is at the very least a poor return. Then again do you really want to matter for confession. Or is it? The taking invest in such a company? of pleasure from other people’s misfor- For me the shopping experience should be a tune is not an admirable character trait simple one. The supermarket giants have their but sometimes the circumstances are such that you policies on corporate social responsibility and want to dig out your dancing shoes and do a jig. slick PR people lauding their commitment to the SThe news that supermarket giant Tesco’s stock social and environmental issues. And still you market value plunged by £5 billion following the come home every week with enough packaging to release of dismal Christmas sales figures while fill an industrial-sized wheelie bin. I want to see their three main competitors—Asda, Morrisons an engagement with charities but I want it to be and Sainsbury’s—more than held their own one that has a broad appeal. Beyond that I just seemed to be just desserts. Coming hot on the want to shop in peace. Trundling round the aisles heels of the sorry episode which saw Tesco is not a desperately fulfilling experience but it is a announce they had ended their ten-year sponsor- necessity if you want your weans to eat. ship of Cancer Research UK and were instead Meanwhile, the good news is that Cancer going to support Gay Pride 2012. The complaints Research is Tesco’s charity of the year for 2012. flooded in prompting, it seemed, a re-think except Gordius No 23 that no sooner had Tesco’s customer service exec- ’m keeping Mary Doogan and Concepta Wood, CROSSWORD utive given an assurance that their future support the two midwives who have taken Greater for Out at Tesco will ‘not include sponsoring Glasgow and Clyde Health Board to court over events’ than the company was seeking to distance Itheir right to refuse to supervise staff taking part in 1 2345 678 itself from the comments. abortions, in my prayers. 9 Tesco is now in an unenviable position; if they I first met Mary Doogan 20 years ago when she choose to distance themselves from Gay Pride cared for a very close friend of mine. I had already 10 11 they’ll face a backlash from that particular section had three of my children by then and I had encoun- of society and if not they’ll risk further alienating tered some lovely midwives along the way but many of their Christian customers. Damned if they meeting Mary was a revelation. It was immedi- 12 131415 do, damned if they don’t. Someone in the higher ately clear to me that her faith defined her and First entry out the hat next echelons should be for the high jump. I don’t sup- informed her every action. Sympathetic, sensitive 1617 TUESDAY will be the winner pose there’s any chance it will be the head of and always available, even when running a ward 18 19 20 research and development; he’s the guy who full to over-flowing, Mary was everything you’d Send your completed referred to Christians who oppose same-sex mar- want when you’re having a baby. She is a woman 21 22 crossword entries—along with riage as ‘evil.’ Not likely; so far his bosses have who would go to the ends of the earth to protect done no more than call him to heel. someone else’s human rights and I pray that her 23 24 your full name address and daytime phone number—to But I can’t embrace the pressure group Chris- rights and those of all Catholic nurses and their 25 tian Voice’s welcome of the news that their prayers colleagues who hold conscientious objections over CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 to ‘humble proud Tesco’ had been rewarded on a abortion procedures will be similarly upheld. 2627 2829 30 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 31 32 6BT

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25 years ago Catholic Observer, the meeting in the ACROSS LAST WEEK’S Chair of Unity Octave in Scotland, 1 A garment of limbs is altogether heraldic (4,2,4) SOLUTION ONE of the major stories covered in The where two meetings held for Catholic 6 Mimics (4) Scottish Catholic Observer 25 years ago and Protestant churchmen and layfolk 10 Contribution to a meeting or discussion (5) ACROSS was that a report had been published stat- to discuss what they believed in and the 11 Musical instrument (9) 1 Coat of arms 6 Apes 12 Demonstration in support of international cricket (7) ing that one of the controversies that had possible prospect of a reunion, was 15 The court of the Papal See (5) 10 Input 11 Harmonica divided Catholics and Protestants since the reported. 17 Speed or percentage (4) 12 Protest 15 Curia Reformation was no longer considered an “Discussion was completely frank, the 18 What may be laid on Eastern horses (4) 17 Rate 18 Eggs issue. friendly spirit which made it possible in the 19 Confess, own up (5) 19 Admit 21 Chancel The 22-page long report from the Angli- first instance by no means preventing the 21 With luck, the novice will find this part of the church (7) 23 Aisle 24 Knit 25 Note can-Roman Catholic International Com- contrast of doctrine to emerge quite clearly,” 23 The central walkway in a church (5) 26 Ingot 28 Tempest mission spoke about the doctrine of the report stated. “What came out most 24 Practise needlecraft (4) 33 Announces 34 Piece 25 Short letter sent back from Public School (4) 35 Even 36 Pennyroyal justification, and said that common ground plainly of all was the gap between the pre- 26 A bar of precious metal (5) had been reached by both churches. vailing Protestant notion of worship as 28 Stormy Shakespearean play (7) The report entitled Salvation and the being the concern primarily of the individ- DOWN 33 Declares or proclaims (8) 1 Chin 2 Asparagus Church, was not seen as ‘a definitive dec- ual, and the Catholic way of thinking about 34 Segment (5) 3 Octet 4 Athos 5 Mark laration by the two Churches. It has how- Christian worship as being the concern, first 35 Smooth, level (4) 36 Variety of mint plant (10) 7 Prior 8 Stalactite ever, been cleared for publication by both of all, of Christ Himself—that is to say, as 9 Conceal 13 Etch Canterbury and Rome.’ The foundations of starting with the love of the Son for the DOWN 14 Trinket 16 Decapitate the Protestant faith is that belief in God Father in the bosom of the Holy Trinity— 1 Facial feature that is an inch out of place (4) 20 Monastery alone grants the individuals’ salvation, as then being revealed in the ‘obedience 2 Changes the sugar as Pa prepares the vegetable (9) 21 Centaur 22 Exam regardless of the life the person has led. unto death’ of the Word Incarnate—as 3 Group of eight (5) 27 Genie 29 Essen The report covered four central areas of finally being prolonged in the worshipping 4 One of The Three Musketeers (5) 30 Piper 31 Oche 32 Well difficulty—the correct understanding of Church, before ever the individual as such 5 Blemish caused by an evangelist? (4) justification; the importance of good becomes involved in it all.” 7 Abbot’s deputy (5) works; the role of the church in salvation; It was concluded from the meeting that 8 Hanging limestone feature that may provide an attic slate (10) Last week’s winner was: 9 Hide (7) Mr R Smith, Banffshire and the understanding of the faith through these basic principles and superficial differ- 13 Engrave with acid (4) which individuals are reconciled with God. ences of opinion and the way the religion 14 Bauble (7) was practised were to different for the 16 Behead (10) 50 years ago Church to be united, due to the ‘unavoidable 20 Place with orderly inhabitants! (9) cleavage of general principle.’ 21 Mythical being, half-man, half-horse (7) Scottish Catholic Observer: STEPHEN EDWARDSON 22 Test (4) FIFTY years ago in The Scottish 27 Aladdin’s magic helper (5) Scotland’s only national 29 German city (5) Catholic weekly newspaper 30 This kind of musician often wears a kilt (5) printed by Cumbrian Newsprint, 31 Stand here at darts and dispel the echo (4) Newspaper House, Dalston Road, ages 32 We will shortly find water here (4) SCO pages through the Carlisle CA2 5UA 16 GÀIDHLIG SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 27 2012

30,000 òganach ag ùrnaigh còmhla ann am Berlin In his Gaelic column this month, ANDREAS WOLFF reports back from GÀIDHLIG a recent Taizé prayer gathering held in his home town, Berlin, which saw some 30,000 young adults come together in a faith celebration

EALLADH iongantach nach fhaicear Chaidh a’ choinneamh seo a chumail ann am saorsa aig deireadh nan ochdadan. (Prìomh-dhealbh) Bràthair Alois. (Dealbh beag) Cruin- ach dh’fhaodte aig la òigridh an t- Berlin airson a’ chiad uair. Bha coinneamh ann am neachadh Bhliadhnail Eorpach Taize saoghail, an WYD: thàinig mu 30000 Berlin an Ear ann an 1986, ach cha tug ùghdar- s e cuspair na coinneamh am bliadhna: earbsa òganach a Bherlin gu cruinneachadh rasan na Gearmailt an Ear cead seachad do —earbsa dha do nàbaidh gus seasamh còmhla riarachadh gach uile nì a tha a dhìth oirnn sa bhad, Taizé gus ùrnaigh a dhèanamh còmhla. dhaoine às a’ Ghearmailt an Iar a dhol a-null idir. ris. Ann an tè dhe na seirbheisean thuirt Bràthair rud a tha doirbh gu h-àraidh ma chì sinn nach eil A h-uile bliadhna bidh a’ choimhearsnachd Trì bliadhna às dèidh sin thàinig am balla sìos, IAlois gum feum sinn sìde a chur seachad airson ar ciall ann am fulangas. Am bliadhna tha iad a’ toirt eacumanagach anns an Fhraing a’ toirt cuireadh do agus ged nach robh àite idir aig creideamh ann am draghan a phutadh air falbh beagan. Tha e ag ràdhn seachad stuthan meadacach a Chorea a Tuath. dhaoineS fo aois 30 bliadhna a thighinn còmhla ann beatha sòisealta na dùthcha, is ann sna h- gu bheil sin a’ fosgladh àite airson Dia. Feumaidh Dh’fhulaing an dùthaich sin gu dona fon cheannard am baile eile san Roinn Eòrpa. eaglaisean a thòisich an iomairt airson barrachd sinn sguir a’ smaointeachdain air Dia a tha a’ aca, Kim Jong-il, a bhàsaich bho chionn ghoirid, Chaidh Taizé a stèidheachadh le Bràthair Roger agus chan eil coltas ann aig an ìre seo gu bheil aig àm an dàrna cogaidh gus cuideachachadh a cùisean a’fàs cail nas fhèarr fo a mac Kim Jong Un. thoirt do dhaoine a bha ann an cunnart, a’ mhòr- Tha esan a-nis os cionn ghnothaich agus bochdainn chuid dhiubh nan Iùdhach. Bho dheireadh nan trì is goirt fhathast pailte ann an Corea a Tuath. ficheadan thòisich òganaich a thighinn a Thaizé. Ann am Beurla (In English) Fhuairear teachdaireachdan bho iomadach chean- Bidh feadhainn a’fuireach sa choimhearsnachd air- nard eaglaise agus ceannardan poileatagach —nam son bliadhna agus ag obair ann gu saor-thoileach. measg Rùnaire Choiteann nan Dùthchanan Aon- Ach is urrainn do dhaoine nas sine tadhail orra fad IT WAS an unusual sight in my home This year’s theme was: Trust—Towards a aichte, Ban Ki Moon agus seansalair na Gearmailt, seachdain cuideachd airson eilthireachd spioradail. town, Berlin—which has recently been New Solidarity. Brother Alois’ message was Angela Merkel. Thuirt am Pàp Benedict XVI gun Cha robh mi fhìn cleachte ri bhith a’ faicinn na branded capital of atheists—30,000 that we had to put our worries to the back- robh esan còmhla ris na bha an làthair ann an bha seo de dh’inbhich òga a’ tighinn còmhla ann young adults coming together to pray. ground, to create an inner space into which ùrnaigh, agus gun robh e a’ toirt brosnachadh do an ainm an Tighearna sa bhaile as an do rugadh The ecumenical society of Taizé held their God can come. This meant that we had to dhaoine ann a’ bhith a’ fosgladh slighean earbsa air mi. Chaidh Berlin ainmeachadh le cuid mar annual gathering for people from all over the give up an image of a God who always fulfils feadh an t-saoghail. Chuir e ris nach robh earbsa a’ phrìomh bhaile nan ana-chreidmheach. Thàinig world in the German capital this year. Taizé our immediate needs. It can be hard for us, ciallachadh a bhith a’creidsinn gun smaoineachadh, iad às gach cèarnaidh, ach bha Pòlanaich gu sòn- was founded in France by Brother Roger at especially when dealing with meaningless ach gun robh e a’ ciallachadh a bhith a’ faighinn raichte pailte agus an dùthaich acasan dìreach uair the time of the Second World War. He suffering. To alleviate some hardship in a cuidhteas de dh’eagal: “Tha earbsa a tha a’ tighinn a thìde air falbh. Bha gu leòr a Fhrangaich is helped people who were in difficulty, espe- country struck by poverty medical items were bho ùr creideamh ann an Crìosd agus ann am beatha Eadailtich mun cuairt cuideachd. cially Jews. From the 1960s onwards young collected to be sent to North Korea this year. an spioraid naoimh anns na crìdhean agaibh gur Ghabh buithtean-obrach àite air feadh a’bhaile — people started coming to Taizé. Some stay to Many messages were received for exam- dèanamh deiseil airson na dùbhlanan a tha ro fire- nam measg bha fear ann am pàrlamaid na Gearmailt, volunteer for a year and others—people of ple from Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General annaich is boireannaich gach là.” am Bundestag, far an robhar a’deasbad le buill-pàr- any age—just come for a week. of the United Nations as well as German Bidh coinneamhan ùrnaigh Taizé a’ tachairt air lamaid mu cheartas air an t-saoghail. Rinnear ùrnaigh They came from all over Europe to pray Chancellor Angela Merkel and Pope Bene- feadh an t-saoghail agus tha buidhnean ann an gach madainn anns na paraistean a thug aoidheachd together in the exhibition grounds in Berlin, dict XVI. He said that trust in God can give Glaschu, Dùn Èideann agus Obar Dheathainn. Ma dhan luchd-tadhail agus aig meadhan là is air an oid- where they usually hold large trade fairs. strength to overcome the challenges of tha sibh a’ sireadh an tuilleadh fiosrachaidh hche ann an tallaichean taisbeanaidh a’ bhaile. Is e The service was full of songs in many dif- daily life. There are Taizé meetings all over rachaibh chun na làraich-lìn: http://www.taize.fr. tallaichean gu math mòr a th’ annta far am bi tais- ferent languages. There were work-shops, the world and in Scotland groups have been Sin e bhuamsa an turas seo à Berlin. Gus an ath- beanaidhean malairt a’ tachairt mar as trice. Bha sin too, one of which was with German MPs established in Glasgow, Edinburgh and mhìos: Beannachd Leibh. ag èisteachd ri leughadh, a’ dèanamh ùrnaigh agus on world justice. Aberdeen. a’ seinn tòrr ann an iomadh chànan Eòrpach. I [email protected] Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

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Our Lady of Fatimaʼs Peace Plan from Heaven Thursday February 2 at 7pm Our Lady's Great Promise I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for STALOYSIUS’ CHURCH Holy Mass will be offered at salvation all those who on the First Saturday of 5 consecutive months, 25 Rose Street shall confess,receive Holy Communion, pray 5 decades of the Rosary and keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating on the St Kevin’s Church, Bargeddie Mysteries of the Rosary---all with the intention of making reparation to Glasgow G3 me. Our Lady to Lucy, Dec. 1925 You are invited to do so at any of the following venues on: (off Sauchiehall Street) All who would like to attend, SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY, 2012 9.00am - Mill Hill Fathers, Cardonald, Glasgow will be most welcome 9.00am - St Columbaʼs, Renfrew, Glasgow 9.00am - St Francis, Port Glasgow SUNDAY MASS: 9.20am - St.Aidanʼs, Johnstone 9.30am - St Bernadetteʼs, Carntyne, Glasgow Saturday Vigil 5.45pm; 9am; 10.30am (Family Mass); EXPERT SERVICES 9.30am - St Anneʼs, Dennistoun 12noon (Sung); 9pm 9.30am - St Brigidʼs, Toryglen 9.30am - St Josephʼs, Tollcross 9.30am - St Lucyʼs, Cumbernauld 9.30am - St Maryʼs Cathedral, Edinburgh WEEKDAY MASS: 9.30am - St Maryʼs, Calton, Glasgow Monday - Friday: 8am; 12.30pm; 5.45pm SCOT-COVER 9.30am - St Maryʼs Duntocher 9.30am - St Maryʼs Greenock Saturday: 10am; 12.30pm 9.30am - St Matthewʼs, Bishopbriggs RE-UPHOLSTERY 9.30am - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley 9.30am - St Robertʼs, Househilwood, Glasgow CONFESSIONS: Freephone: 9.30am - St Rochʼs, Glasgow 0800 389 8084 9.30am - Christ the King, Glasgow Monday - Friday: 11.30am - 12.15pm; 5.15pm - 5.30pm • Repairs • New Foams • Springs Repaired 10.00am - Christ the King, Howwood, Johnstone 10.00am - Christ the King, Pittenweem Saturday: 10.30am - 12.15pm; 2pm - 3.15pm; 4.15pm - 5.15pm also MOBILE REPAIR SERVICE 10.00am - St Columbaʼs Bridge of Don, Aberdeen all over Scotland 10.00am - Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride 10.00am - Our Lady of Good Aid, Motherwell EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Excellent choice of fabrics and 10.00am - Our Lady Star of the Sea, Saltcoats 10.00am - Our Lady and St Anneʼs, Cadzow Bridge, Hamilton Saturday: 2pm - 5.15pm Weddings permitting quality leathers specialising in: 10.00am - St Sophiaʼs, Galston 10.00am - St Aloysius, Springburn Sunday: 1.15pm - 8.30pm Dykes • Reids • G Plan 10.00am - St Brendanʼs, Yoker, Glasgow 10.00am - St Patrickʼs, Dumbarton Parker Knoll • Cintique • Wade 10.00am - St Brideʼs, Cambuslang ROSARY: 10.00am - St Brideʼs, East Kilbride 10.00am - St Cadocʼs, Newton Mearns Monday - Saturday 12.00pm before 12.30pm Mass 10.00am - St Charlesʼ Paisley 10.00am - St Convalʼs, Pollok, Glasgow 10.00am - St Gabrielʼs, Merrylee, Glasgow 10.00am - St Helenʼs, Langside, Glasgow DalyFamily Business Garage With Over 30 years Doors Experience 10.00am - St Jamesʼ, Crookston, Glasgow 10.00am - St Johnʼs Barrhead International Conference 10.00am - St John the Baptist, Uddingston Marking the Centenary of the Daughters of Wisdom 10.00am - St Josephʼs, Helensburgh INSTALLATIONS, REPAIRS & 10.00am - St Maryʼs Irvine (Sisters of La Sagesse) 10.00am - St Michaelʼs, Dumbarton Province of Great Britain & Ireland 10.00am - St Paulʼs, Whiteinch MAINTENANCE OF ALL GARAGE DOORS 10.00am - St Peterʼs, Livingston 10.00am - St Philipʼs, Ruchazie, Glasgow In Wisdom’s Way 10.00am - St Stephenʼs, Dalmuir Free estimates & advice 24 Hour 10.00am - The Holy Family and St Ninian, Kirkintilloch Wisdom leads us down winding ways (Proverbs 3:17) 10.00am - Sacred Heart, Bridgeton Call Out 10.15am - St Maryʼs Star of the Sea, Leith Keynote Speakers: Dom Mark Patrick, Hederman OSB, 10.30am - St Athanasius, Carluke Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ, Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP TEL: 01355 261601 11.00am - St Anthony's, Govan 12.15pm - St Mungoʼs, Townhead, Glasgow Saturday 10th March 2012, 1.00pm - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley RECRUITMENT 2.00pm - Our Lady and St Patrick, Auckinleck, Ayrshire Heythrop College, University of London, 4.30pm - St Patrickʼs, Shotts 5.00pm - Immaculate Heart of Mary, Balornock, Glasgow 9.45am to 4.45pm 5.15pm - Immaculate Conception, Maryhill, Glasgow 5.15pm - St Peterʼs, Bellsmyre (Registration and coffee at 9.00am) www.myjobscotland.gov.uk 7.00pm - Franciscan Convent, 92 Dixon Avenue, Glasgow For more information phone 0141 882 2254. THANK YOU. Cost: £75 (including lunch and refreshments) Limited availability, booking essential by 4th February 2012 The natural place to live and teach.

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BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM BODEN CRILLEY JOHNSTONE Treasured memories of In loving memory of Mary, In loving memory of my LEES, Margaret Duncan, loving husband, who died January 23, dear daughter and sister, Weatherall father and granda, who 2007, beloved wife of the Anne Marie, died January died January 28, 1995. late Jimmy, and dear Remembering my dear 24, 1999. wife, Margaret, whose Also our beloved sons, mother and grandmother Danny, who died June 9, of the family. Rest in A day that’s filled with birthday occurs on sadness returns to us January 28. 1988 and Richard, who Peace. died February 13, 1984. Will those of you who today, I keep you close within Our Lady of Lourdes, think of her today, my heart, To mark the day you left pray for them. A little prayer to Jesus And there you will remain, HENDERSON us Ann and family. say. To walk with me 8th Anniversary In such a sudden way, Sacred Heart of Jesus, throughout my life, Please pray for the soul There’s always a face BARRY BURKE pray for her. Until we meet again. Pray for the repose of the of Margaret (Maggie before us, In loving memory of my Inserted by the family. Traynor), who died Janu- You were my best friend soul of Very Rev. Canon A voice we long to hear, dear mother and ary 30, 2004, beloved for 48 years, Thomas Barry, retired grandmother, Margaret DALY wife of the late Paddy and A smile we will always We shared many good Parish Priest of the Burke, who passed away 22nd Anniversary dear mother, grandmother remember, times and also our tears. Diocese of Motherwell on January 29, 1985, also In loving memory of our and great-grandmother. Of a daughter and sister 1945-2006, died January So rest in peace dear loved ones gone before. dear father, Di, and Our Lady of Lourdes, we loved so dear. 26, 2006. Margaret, It does not take a special brother, Dan, who died on pray for her. May he rest in peace. St Theresa, pray for her. And thanks for all you’ve day, January 27, 1990. Margaret, Thomas and Our Lady of Lourdes, Mum, John and Gerry. done, For us to think of you, Gone from our home but family. I pray that God has given pray for him. Each Mass we hear, each forever in our hearts. you, St Joseph, pray for him. prayer we say, Inserted by his loving The crown you’ve truly From all his friends. Is offered up for you. family. KIRK won. St Martin, pray for her. In loving memory of our Little Flower, at this hour, Inserted by George, DONNELLY dear parents, Mary, died pray for her. McLAREN Susan, John and Paul. Fourth Anniversary of my January 22, 2006, 23rd Anniversary St Pio, pray for her. mum, Eunice, who died Charles, died January 28, From husband Bobby and In loving memory of our BURNS on January 29, 2008. dear brother and uncle, 1993. family. 3rd Anniversary You are so sadly missed Reverend Father John In loving memory of as a mother, We keep you close within McLaren, who died Sadie, much loved mum, grandmother, sister and our hearts, MacISAAC HORAN February 1, 1989. gran and great-gran, who aunt, but most of all for And there you will remain, Please remember in your In loving memory of my O you whom I have loved died January 28, 2009; being my best friend. prayers, Donald Archie, a dear mother Bridget To walk with us through- so much on earth, pray and her beloved husband May the Sacred Heart of dear husband, father and Horan, died January 30, out our lives, for me and live in such a Eddie who died August 9, Jesus, Our Blessed Lady, grandad, who died August 1977, and my dear father, Until we meet again. manner that we may be 1998. St Pio and St Anthony 24, 2009 and whose 70th James, who died In the shelter of Thy reunited forever in a Eternal rest grant unto keep you safely in their birthday occurs on February 10, 1990; also Sacred Heart, may they Blessed Eternity. them, O Lord and let care. my dear sister, Bridget January 26. Also granny, Requiescat in Pace. perpetual light shine upon Your loving daughter find eternal rest. McBride, died July 13, who died on January 26, Jim and family. them. May they rest in Eunice. Inserted by their loving 1977. 2009. peace. family. Mary Immaculate Queen Treasure my mum Lord, DUFFY in Your garden of rest, of the Universe, pray for 11th Anniversary MEMORIAM CONNOLLY For while on this earth them. “Love is” Bernard Joseph Cherished memories of she was one of the best, MacBETH, Mary Angela Ma and family, Eriskay. Connolly, who died CHARLIE, a loving Never selfish, always 8th Anniversary February 1, 2003. husband and adored dad, kind, Rest in peace. who died January 27, The shadow of your smile These are the memories Inserted by his devoted 2001. now you are gone, mum, you left behind. wife Irene. May your gentle soul rest Will colour all my dreams Inserted by her loving in peace. and light the dawn, daughter Margaret and Remembered with love, CORRY son-in-law Neil. Look into my eyes my 20th Anniversary today and forever. After pain, peace, Daddy. love and see, In loving memory of my Your loving wife Breda, Granny, you watched All the lovely things you dear husband, dear father daughter Karina, over us when we were are to me, of the family, Jimmy son-in-law Scott, grand- BIRRELL small, My love, my soulmate. Geraldine Corry, who died February daughter Millie, son Chas, QUINN, Treasured memories of Watch over us now as we 1, 1992. daughter-in-law Jaymee, Love you forever. Remembering Geraldine, grow tall. our dear Mammy and In the shelter of Thy granddaughters Charlee Loving husband Danny, a much loved wife, mum, Goodnight granny. Granny, Nellie, who died Sacred Heart, Ann and Aldeen, and all granny and mother-in-law, Liam, Bridie, Neil and sons Daniel, Andrew, on January 28, 2002. Dear Jesus, may he rest, the family. who died June 10, 2006, We lost a mother with a Stephen. mum Mary, and whose birthday We miss him much, but daughter-in-law Anne, heart of gold, still we know, occurs on January 26. How much we miss her grandchildren and Shona. Always in our thoughts Thy Holy will is best. can never be told, Inserted by his loving wife and prayers. She shared in our trou- From your loving husband Agnes and family. bles and helped us along, MacINTYRE Peter, sons, Peter If we follow in her foot- Place Your Intimation Announcing, In loving memory of my Joseph, James and steps, Remembering, Thanking dear brother, Peter, Gerard, daughters, Anne We’ll never go wrong. Births, Marriages, Deaths,Anniversaries brother-in-law and uncle, and Geraldine, daughter- Our Lady of Lourdes, in-law, Angie, the late pray for her. died January 28, 2007. Jonathan and Inserted by Anne, So sadly missed. grandchildren, Lauren Catherine, Mary and Anne, Robin, relatives To place a Family Announcement Contact and Jack. Ellen. Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 and friends. Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

MacNEIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DEAR HEART OF 3rd Anniversary JESUS In loving memory of a DOCHERTY, Archie Dear Heart of Jesus in dear brother and uncle The family of the late the past I have asked you Donald Aidan (Dan), died Archibald Carmichael for many favours, this January 27, 2009. Docherty sincerely thank time I ask you for this Eternal rest grant unto clergy, relatives, friends, special one (mention him, O Lord. neighbours, colleagues favour), take it Dear Heart and SVDP for their Close in our hearts he will of Jesus, and place it support, visits and good always stay, within Your broken heart McGEE Loved and remembered QUINN,Tommy wishes during his illness, In loving memory of our where your Father sees it, every day. 15th Anniversary and their presence, beloved parents, Joseph, then in his merciful eyes it From all the family home In loving memory of my prayers, flowers, Mass who died February 23, dear husband, our dear will become Your favour, and away. and sympathy cards, on 1977 and his wife, Rose, father and grandfather, the occasion of his death. not mine. Amen. Say for who died January 29, Tommy, who died January Thanks to all who three days, publication MacNEIL 2010. 29, 1997. attended and contributed promised. – G.H. 38th Anniversary Eternal rest grant unto It does not take a special to the funeral liturgies; them, O Lord. In loving memory of our day, Mgr J. Gilmartin, Fathers DEAR HEART OF Our Lady of Lourdes, dear father, Jonathon For us to think of you, G. Walsh, D. Broderick, J. JESUS pray for them. MacNeil, who died Each Mass we hear, each MORRISON Walsh, Deacon M. Dear Heart of Jesus in John, Denis, Bridie and January 31, 1974, also In loving memory of a prayer we say, O’Donnell and Anne the past I have asked you all the family. our dear mother, Mary much loved mother and Is offered up for you. McCloskey for her musi- for many favours, this MacDonald, who died grandmother, Cathie, who Our Lady of Lourdes, cal services. Special time I ask you for this March 1, 1968. R.I.P. died January 31, 1989 pray for him. thanks to Drs O’Neill and Our Lady of Lourdes, Inserted by Joan and special one (mention and a much loved father, McNaughton, GP’s, the pray for them. family. favour), take it Dear Heart grandfather and great- doctors and staff of the Inserted by the family, of Jesus, and place it grandfather, Patrick, Southern General Hospi- Glasgow. tal, and Professor J. within Your broken heart who died November 29, SINCLAIR Welsh and the staff of St where your Father sees it, 2007. 5th Anniversary Margaret of Scotland MARTIN We hold you close within then in his merciful eyes it In loving memory of our In loving memory of our Hospice. Finally thanks to our hearts, will become Your favour, dear mother and nana, dear father, father-in-law printers Burns And there you shall and gen, Donald Patrick, not mine. Amen. Say for Morag, who died Publications, the Crook- remain, who died on January 26, three days, publication McMILLAN suddenly on January 25, ston Hotel and Tony To walk with us 2007. R.I.P. promised. – T.McN. In loving memory of 2009. Three years have Docherty and Joe Murray Agnes (Hynds), who died throughout our lives, Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a passed since that sad of T & R. O’Brien for January 31, 2000. Until we meet again, thighearna POWERFUL NOVENA day, excellent service. Gone to sleep, our Lord Agus solus nach dibir Of Childlike Confidence When the one we loved So rest in peace dear Holy Mass has been to keep. dearsadh air, (This novena is to be said was called away. loved ones, offered for the intentions From all of us who love Gun robh fhois ann a sith. of all. at the same time, every God took her home it was And thanks for all you’ve you. Inserted by his loving hour, for nine consecutive His will, done, Your Gus and all our family, home and away. hours – just one day). O But in our hearts she We pray that God has loving family. THANKSGIVING Jesus, who hast said, ask liveth still. given you, The crown you’ve truly and you shall receive, McMILLAN May she rest in peace. THANK YOU Our Lady seek and you shall find, 12th Anniversary Inserted by her loving won. and St Anthony. – E.M. Remembering our sister, daughter Christine, Gary, Inserted by their loving knock and it shall be Agnes Hynds, who died Kirsty and Emily. family. opened to you, through January 31, 2000. ST THERESE the Little the intercession of Mary, Will those who think of Flower. Please pick me a Thy Most Holy Mother, I her today, rose from the heavenly knock, I seek, I ask that A little prayer to Jesus garden and send it to me my prayer be granted say. with a message of love; (make your request). O ask God to grant me the John, Mary and family. Jesus, who hast said, all favour I Thee implore and WILSON that you ask of the Father tell Him I will love Him 10th Anniversary in My name, He will grant McMILLAN Of your charity, please each day more and more. you through the interces- Treasured memories of pray for the repose of the Publication promised. – Agnes Hynds, taken soul of my dear mother, A.B. and L.B. sion of Mary, Thy Most O’BRIEN Holy Mother, I humbly from us on January 31, 7th Anniversary Jean Fowler, died and urgently ask Thy 2000. In loving memory of Joan, PRENDERGAST January 29, 2002; GRATEFUL thanks to St Father, in Thy name, that It does not take this née Morrison, who died Treasured memories of also remembering at this special day, time Aunt Teenie Martha for prayers my prayer be granted on February 2, 2005, Robert Lawrence, To bring you to our minds, (Christina Fowler answered. (make your request). O aged 87 years, beloved beloved husband of For days without a Violet, dear father, Potter), died February 5, Jesus, who hast said, thought of you, wife of the late Owen and 2002. grandfather and great- Heaven and Earth shall Are very hard to find. devoted mum to Irene, ‘And in God’s house for GRATEFUL thanks to grandfather, died January pass away but My word Joann and John. Kevin, Anne Marie, John, evermore, Our Lady and St Anthony shall not pass, through Her smiling eyes are for- Gerard, Sheena, Roder- 28, 2001. My dwelling place shall for favours granted. Publi the intercession of Mary, ever remembered by her ick and Michael, dear Also all loved ones gone be.’ cation promised. – N.M.N. niece and her nephews. mother-in-law and much before. R.I.P. Psalm 23, Verse 6. Thy Most Holy Mother, I Sacred Heart of Jesus, loved grandmother. So sadly missed. Our Lady of Lourdes, St feel confident that my have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of the Isles, So dearly loved. 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N MANY ways, the social teach- ings of Blessed Pope John Paul II formed the consolidation of the Church’s thinking on the issue since the 19th century. During his remarkably long Pontificate, the late Holy Father pronounced countless timesI on social justice, and wrote sev- eral encyclicals on the topic. He is, of course, best known for his role in the demise of the Marxist dictatorships in Central and Eastern Europe. Yet Bl essedm Pope John Paul II was as uncompromisingly critical of the excesses of Western Capitalism as he was of Marxism. Perhaps his greatest contribution to the creation of this Catholic alternative came with the pub- lication of Sollicitudo rei socialis, his encyclical of December 30, 1987. Of all his writings, this one has not received as much attention as it undoubt- edly deserves. Perhaps the timing con- tributed to this: within two years Marxism had collapsed in Europe and the world seemed to be heading towards the Neo-Liberal utopia of Francis Fukuyama. However, one would argue strongly that with the greatest crisis in the free market system since the Wall Street Crash, or arguably even since the nine- teenth century, Sollicitudo rei socialis has become more important than ever. Let us see what Blessed Pope John Paul II had to say: “The Church’s social doctrine adopts a critical attitude towards both liberal capitalism and Marxist collectivism.” The Holy Father could hardly have been more specific. The Church does not condone the Marxist solution to the inequalities of capitalism, but it equally condemns the excesses of the free market. The Polish Pope was building his encyclical on solid foundations. As we have seen in this series to date, the key element in Catholic social teaching is to be found in the Church’s view of the but it applies equally to our social Solidarity could be between classes, One may note the sweat shops of China Blessed Pope John Paul II greets Lech centrality of the human person. This responsibilities and hence to our man- between workers and employers, but and India, the almost complete depopu- Walesa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and head also between nations. It should be the of Solidarity, in Gdansk in June 1987. The translates into the pro-life element of its ner of living, and to the logical deci- lation of the Brazilian countryside and Pope’s public comments defending the teaching, which takes the inviolability sions to be made concerning the driver of development, but, here, too, the boom of its shanty towns in which labour union, and his visit to the grave of Fr of the created being from conception to ownership and use of goods.’ the late Pope’s vision differed rather living conditions are atrocious, a situa- Jerzy Popieluszko, a pro-Solidarity priest natural death as its key idea. It equally This, then, he expands into the notion radically from those seeking merely to tion mirrored in much of Asia and killed by Polish police, were clear signals translates into an economics that has the of development, the creation of a better grow the economies of developing throughout Africa. to the communist government of his person’s well-being at its heart. future, but not confined to one part of the countries. True development cannot Terrorism and war have been our commitment to Poland's freedom. In June world, but for the whole globe. “Today, consist in the simple accumulation of constant companions since 9/11, and 1989, communist rule came to an end. Mr haracteristically, Blessed Pope given the worldwide dimension which wealth and in the greater availability of international debt—now usually Walesa became president the following year John Paul II analysed the devel- the social question has assumed, this love goods and services, if this is gained at referred to as sovereign debt—is caus- opment of the Church’s views. of preference for the poor, and the deci- the expense of the development of the ing the breakdown of our economic CIts social doctrine, he wrote, first sions which it inspires in us, cannot but masses, and without due consideration system. Like his predecessors, Blessed allowed the room She needs to exercise addressed employer-employee rela- embrace the immense multitudes of the for the social, cultural and spiritual Pope John Paul II noted the cause of Her own ministry in the world... Its aim tions, then the relationship between hungry, the needy, the homeless, those dimensions of the human being,” the much of this: greed and pride, those tra- is thus to guide Christian behaviour. It classes, and finally the relationship without medical care and, above all, Holy Father wrote. ditional elements of the seven deadly therefore belongs to the field, not of ide- between nations. As the Western eco- those without hope of a better future,” the With grave concern he noted issues sins, about which the Church has been ology, but of theology and particularly nomic model penetrated the globe— Pope wrote. “It is impossible not to take that have since become universal con- warning since the High Middle Ages. of moral theology.” what we now call globalisation—the account of the existence of these realities. cerns, but that barely featured on most These are traditionally the enemies of This notion of the centrality of Pope saw the need to expand the reach To ignore them would mean becoming news items of the time. The third part the Kingdom of God, which Pope human dignity may not be an ideology, of the Church’s social teaching. First he like the ‘rich man’ who pretended not of his encyclical is a survey of the Benedict XVI recently identified as the but it most certainly is an idea, and a returned to the central issue, the cen- to know the beggar Lazarus lying at his world in 1987, and the Holy Father key component of the Gospels. radical alternative to what is currently trality of the human being. gate (cf Lk 16:19-31).” noted the awful expansion of poverty, on offer, and what was on offer in 1987. Like his predecessors, he noted with the exacerbation of the housing crisis as o what did Blessed Pope John If the wellbeing of every person concern that the free market could olidarity, then, is crucial to any a result of the flight of rural people to Paul II suggest as a solution? “The becomes the guiding notion of eco- totally ignore the needs of the poor and understanding of the Catholic the ‘great dens’ of the Third World, the Church does not have technical nomic activity, greed and pride have lit- less well off, and could easily forget it view on economics. It has to be growth of unemployment and of under- Ssolutions to offer for the problem of tle chance. As it stands, greed and pride required a moral compass. The prefer- Srecalled that Solidarnos was the name employment, war, terrorism, the tide of underdevelopment as such, as Pope Paul were the two players that most econo- ential option for the poor is, the Pope chosen by Lech Walesa for his Polish refugees, and the heavy pressure of Vl already affirmed in his encyclical,” mists ignored at their peril. As Alan said in Sollicitudo, a ‘special form of trade union which defied the commu- international debt. he wrote. “For the Church does not pro- Greenspan, long-time director of the primacy in the exercise of Christian nist government and which ultimately One hardly knows where to start on pose economic and political systems or US Federal Reserve, admitted recently, charity, to which the whole tradition of contributed greatly to the downfall of this list: sadly, the world ignored programmes, nor does She show prefer- he ‘had not counted on human greed as the church bears witness. It affects the the Marxist dictatorships in Central Blessed Pope John Paul II’s warning ence for one or the other, provided that a factor in economic decision making.’ life of each Christian inasmuch as he or Europe. It had also been a key concept that the current system was making the human dignity is properly respected and Perhaps he should have read Blessed she seeks to imitate the life of Christ, for Blessed Pope John XXIII. situation worse for so many, not better. promoted, and provided She Herself is Pope John Paul II’s writings. 22 A GRAND LITTLE PARISH SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 27 2012

EK5,VLM 2 VOLUME 55, WEEK Fr John Paul grabs the bullish by the horns In KT BROGAN’S fictional series this week, Fr John Paul’s leadership skills are praised

R JOHN Paul poked his head round husband on her hands...” more recently, for your benefit here at St the door of the canon’s sitting room. “Good. I’m all for the ould diplomacy, so I Jerome’s... and, most of all, for my benefit. I “You’ll never guess what’s happened promise that I’ll keep my mouth shut,” he said. would like to close this meeting by asking him to now,” he said. “Over at St Jerome’s?” say a few words to you... and, to use a metaphor, the canon was suddenly all ears. espite the bad weather, St Jerome’s parish to set our ship on a true and steady course...” “Where else?” was the reply. hall was almost filled to capacity. The The canon, looking startled, rose to his feet, “Mr Gildea slipped on a patch of ice in his atmosphere was pleasant enough, but “You might have warned me,” he whispered to Fdriveway and twisted his ankle quite badly. He wary.D Seating was arranged round tables for six. Fr John Paul. A GRAND LITTLE PARISH won’t be able to able to come to parish meeting...” “Easier to identify the cliques,” the canon had Ten minutes later, having given a vivid account “Oh dear,” the canon said mournfully, casting advised. of the previous week’s events with a few witti- his eyes heavenward at the same time. After a prayer to the Holy Spirit, Fr John Paul cisms thrown in for good measure, he suddenly “He’s just telephoned, asking me to postpone it took firm charge of the proceedings, and the canon grew serious. until his doctor gives him the all-clear. I couldn’t watched with a mixture of surprise and admiration. “This is my wish for you all,” he said. “And for of course. Couldn’t cause all that disruption...” “I’m serving my apprenticeship as a parish Fr John Paul...” “There’s a Higher Hand at work here, John Paul. priest, in a way,” Fr John Paul said. “...So, as they And then he recited The Irish Blessing. The meeting’s tomorrow... and just consider all say... I crave your indulgence...” There was an instant of complete silence and that’s happened in the last week...” Without pausing “Blarney,” the canon whispered. then thunderous applause. for breath, he expanded on his theme. “Two heavy “The committees will remain as they are at Fr John Paul cleared his throat, then took off snowfalls which weren’t forecast. Only the deter- present,” Fr John Paul forged on. “Those who his glasses and polished them for what seemed mined and committed parishioners will turn up to have served faithfully for a very long time now rather a long time... the meeting. Then Bert’s act of heroism in tackling have the opportunity to stand down and attach the thieves who were trying to strip the lead off the themselves to an ad hoc committee, which will he final conversation of the day lasted a presbytery roof in the middle of the night...” make fewer demands on their time. They may long time when the two priests got back “It wasn’t exactly heroism, canon,” Fr John vote for one member of the existing committee to from the meeting. Eventually, the Canon EWTN PROGRAMMES Paul pointed out. “He just took away their ladder remain in an advisory capacity. I will select the Tstifled a yawn: “Time to draw this momentous day and telephoned the police.” remaining members meantime and try to base my to a close,” he said. “I’ve an early meeting tomor- SUN 29 JANUARY LIVE HOLY MASS “HEROISM,” the canon repeated. “Out in the selection on areas of expertise, past or present, row with Kelly Marie, Mozza... and Linda 9AM 9PM snow in his dressing gown at two o’clock in the which will be of direct use to the committee. So... Gilmartin. Tricky stuff, I’d imagine.” IN CONCERT: EVENSONG AT FOUNDERS OF CHURCH morning. It was heroism. I should know having please fill in the slips on your table while you “A meeting? Linda as well? Why... what’s KING'S COLLEGE ORDERS had experience of apprehending a burglar in the enjoy your cup of tea.” wrong?” Fr John Paul was alarmed. 1PM THURS 2 FEBRUARY middle of the night.” While the hall filled with the clinking of teacups “Didnt’t I mention it to you? The Gilmartins LIVE SUNDAY MASS 1PM “That was your cousin... and you’d locked him and the buzz of lively conversation, the canon and might be moving away... and I don’t know what’s 4PM HOLY MASS LIVE out, canon.” Fr John Paul avoided private conversation with the going on, but Kelly Marie and Mozza seem to LIFE ON THE ROCK 4.30PM “Don’t split hairs, John Paul...” parishioners by withdrawing to a side room. be involved in some way. All will be revealed 5PM LIVE HOLY MASS WITH “And Hutch McMahon and Arnie notched up a The second half of the meeting was a peaceful tomorrow.” THE WORLD OVER RELIGIOUS ON THE FEAST few plus points by sorting out the roof next day... affair. Fr John Paul continued to take the initiative “You didn’t tell me,” Fr John Paul said accusingly. 7PM OF THE PRESENTATION free of charge” Fr John Paul smiled at the memory. by parrying questions on the usual annual pro- “Well... you’ve been shut in that office every CENACOLO: FROM DARKNESS OF THE LORD “I think that Linda Gilmartin scored a few plus gramme of events at St Jerome’s and by announc- afternoon making lists for your meeting,” was the TO THE LIGHT 8PM points too by offering to supply cakes for the half- ing that a Steering Committee would be appointed reply. “And being preoccupied for the rest of the 8PM EWTN LIVE time cup of tea at the meeting,” the canon said. to look at this area and to suggest a few fresh ini- time.” BEST OF THE JOURNEY HOME 9PM “The INTERVAL cup of tea... not HALF- tiatives. There would be a parish census, he told Fr John Paul looked hurt. 10PM FOUNDERS OF CHURCH TIME, canon. It’s not a football match.” the parishioners, and all parish events would be “But I’ve got to admit that you put your time VATICANO ORDERS “It might be just as rowdy.” planned for the months after Easter. to good use, John Paul. Your meeting was some- 11PM FRI 3 FEBRUARY “Not if I can help it,” Fr John Paul sounded As the meeting drew to a close, Fr John Paul thing of a triumph.” BENEDICTION 1PM determined. “This will be handled with diplomacy, turned to the canon. “Just one more thing,” he added as Fr John Paul MON 30 JANUARY HOLY MASS LIVE I can assure you. Why, Linda even phoned Mrs “Here is someone who has been my mentor for reached the door. He turned expectantly. 1PM 7PM Gildea to tell her that she was offering cakes to save more than a year now, who has given freely of his “Don’t take your foot off the gas, as they say LIVE HOLY MASS FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: Mrs Gildea the trouble since she had an injured wide experience for the benefit of St Aidan’s and, in the U S of A....” was the canon’s parting shot. 9PM EUROPE AND OUR LADY FOUNDERS OF CHURCH 8PM ORDERS THE WORLD OVER TUES 31 JANUARY 9PM Balancing maintenance and mission 1PM FOUNDERS OF CHURCH LIVE HOLY MASS ORDERS 8.PM 10PM I HAVE often been struck by THE JOURNEY HOME CRASH COURSE IN THE SAINTS the high percentage of parishes 9PM SAT 4 FEBRUARY here in the Highlands where Mgr Basil FOUNDERS OF CHURCH 1PM the priest and servers process Loftus Zeal and Patience ORDERS HOLY MASS LIVE from the sacristy, via the WED 1 FEBRUARY 7PM outside, to the main door of the 1PM DINNER WITH ALEX JONES church for the Sunday Mass, even in the rain. Problems like this form part of cutting the lawn. themselves form the Kingdom of Originally, the priest led the what is termed ‘maintenance.’It is So now that Pope Benedict God. That Kingdom is God’s free LAY READERS’ GUIDE whole congregation into church in very necessary, but it can be a XVI is going to inaugurate a Year gift to us. And not only are we this way—the opening prayer of dangerous distraction from the of Faith to celebrate the Golden journeying towards its fullness, but by Fr John Breslin the Mass was called the ‘Collect’ Church’s principal duty of Jubilee of the Second Vatican partly it is already in our midst: because it was recited when the ‘mission.’I remember one Deanery Council, and in general wants us “You must know the Kingdom of priest gathered together, or Conference of parish priests in all to be conscious of the need God is among you.” (Luke 17:21). SUNDAY JANUARY 29 ‘collected,’ the people from England. We discussed all the usual for a new evangelisation. I We do not struggle to attain the Sunday 4/B. Deuteronomy 18:15-20. Response: O that outside. These days it is perhaps things—collections, diocesan wonder if we need perhaps to fullness of that Kingdom through you would listen to His voice! Harden not your hearts. 1 only on Palm Sunday and at the assessments, building proposals, start re-evangelising ourselves, to morality and doctrinal orthodoxy. Corinthians 7:32-35. Mark 1:21-28. Easter Vigil where we see this mileage allowances, salaries and make sure that it is ‘mission’ and Rather, we are first of all aware MONDAY custom maintained universally. expenses, insurance, and of course not ‘maintenance,’ which that not only have we been freely 2 Samuel 15:13-14.30;16:5-13. Response: Arise Lord; And of course this procession is general maintenance of churches, characterises our ‘togetherness’ called to that Kingdom through save me, my God. Mark 5:1-20. accompanied by song. It is song presbyteries and schools. in parishes and dioceses. How no merits of our own, but that we which unites and transforms into I had drawn up the agenda so can we better pray together, can touch it in the Church. This TUESDAY procession what would otherwise had no-one else to blame for what work together with other then galvanises us to believe and Memorial of St John Bosco. 2 Samuel 18:9-10.14.24- just be a collection of individuals. happened next. One priest had just churches, radiate together that follow Christ’s teaching as 25.30-19:3. Response: Turn your ear, O Lord, and give It was during one of those joined that deanery after a long joyful hope which is the hallmark preserved and presented to us by answer. Mark 5:21-43. entry processions, shortly after spell in mission countries. As of the Christian and the magnet the Church, so that, as Church, as WEDNESDAY my retirement, that one of the he hadn’t taken part in any which draws others to us? the People of God, we can 2 Samuel 24:2.9-17. Response: Forgive, Lord, the guilt servers took me by the elbow to discussions, I asked him at the end The Second Vatican Council’s process to the fullness of the of my sin. Mark 6:1-6. guide me as we entered church, if he had anything to add before we image of the Church as a pilgrim Kingdom. We need to convince saying ‘mind the puddle, father.’ went to lunch. “Er, would it be all people emphasises the primacy ourselves of this , and through THURSDAY ‘Puddle’—it was more of a wee right to mention prayer?” he asked. and paramountcy of the Kingdom our lives to preach it to others. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Hebrews 2:14-18. lochan, not outside but in the And it’s not just us poor priests of God in our Christian lives. This is our Mission. Response: Who is the King of Glory? It is the Lord. porch. As I looked up to see the to blame. To some extent one can Everything else, morality and Luke 2:22-40. gaping hole in the roof, my first expect this in finance council doctrine, flow out of this belief. So I Mgr Basil Loftus is a priest of thoughts were that it would take meetings, but I remember parish it is no use just resolving to switch Leeds Diocese now living in FRIDAY retirement in the North of Ecclesiasticus 47:2-11. Response: Praised be the God many thousands of pounds to pastoral council meetings, with the from ‘maintenance’ to ‘mission’— who saves me. Mark 6:14-29. repair. Then, with a great feeling agenda drawn up by parishioners, we have to know what that Sutherland. He worked in of relief, I realised, and said which discussed nothing other ‘mission’ is. Exemplary moral secretariat for English and Welsh SATURDAY silently, ‘it’s not my problem.’ than rotas for cleaning the church, conduct and totally orthodox bishops in Rome during the 1 Kings 3:4-13. Response: Lord, teach me your statutes. The joys of retirement. mucking-out the presbytery, and Christian belief do not of Second Vatican Council Mark 6:30-34. Friday January 27 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHILDREN’S LITURGY 23

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith challenge is to help others or to inspire me to be a healer like you. In Jesus’ name others to be the best that they can be. we pray. Amen Mothere Teresa worked hard for the Responsorial Psalm Fifth Sunday in Ordinary poor. Teachers work hard to educate children. They do not get paid very 147:1, 4, 5 and 7 Time—First Reading much and they spend a lot of their own (R) Praise the Lord, who heals the broken- time and money. Athletes train for years hearted. I am filled with sorrow all day long. A reading from the and years to get to the Olympics. Police Shout praises to the Lord! Our God is kind, first book of Job 7:1-4, 6-7. officers and fire fighters risk their own and it is right and good to sing praises to Him. lives to help others. (R) Praise the Lord, who heals the broken- Job responded to his friend and said: Life Look around in your Church at the hearted. pictures and statues of the saints. They are He decided how many stars there would be on earth is slavery! We spend our days like all heroes, too. Look around at the people in the sky and gave each one a name. labourers. I am only a slave in search of in the Church. Many of them are heroes (R) Praise the Lord, who heals the broken- even though they are not famous. They hearted. shade, a labourer waiting for his wages. spend time and energy helping others. Our Lord is great and powerful! He under- Each month of my life is meaningless, and Jesus is probably the biggest hero of stands everything. all of my nights are miserable. them all. He was challenged to show and Celebrate and sing! Play your harps for the tell all people that God loves them and Lord our God. While lying in bed I ask, ‘how long before they should love others. He cared for (R) Praise the Lord, who heals the broken- time to get up?’ The night drags slowly on, and helped everyone, even the ones that hearted. as I toss and turn until the sun rises. most people didn’t like. He risked and lost His life for us. He even had ‘super Second Reading My days fly by more swiftly than the needle Reflection hero powers.’ He could heal people and Punishment will come to me if I do not preach of a weaver, and they end without hope. WHO are your heroes? What do they do bring them back to life. the Gospel. A reading from the first letter of Paul Remember that my life is merely a breath, that makes them a hero? The Olympics The thing about heroes that is to the Corinthians 9:16-18. are in London this year. Do you know important is not just that they do good Brothers and sisters: I don’t have any rea- and I will never be happy again. think the athletes who will be competing things but that they inspire us to be like son to brag about preaching the Good The Word of the Lord are heroes? them. We should want to be like our News. Preaching is something God told me There are many different kinds of hero, Jesus. What an incredible to do, and if I don’t do it, I am doomed. If I heroes. Some are made-up like Superman challenge that is. To love everyone, to preach because I want to, I will be paid. But and Spiderman, others are real and help others and even to heal. even if I don’t want to, it is still something famous like Mother Teresa and some are We may not have super human that God has sent me to do. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one real, everyday people. People become powers to cure people but we can help What pay am I given? It is the chance to heroes because they do extraordinary them feel better when they are hurt or preach the good news free of charge and week in advance to allow RE teachers and those things. They may or may not become sick, as well as helping them feel better not to use the privileges that are mine taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to famous and they may or may not be when their feelings are hurt. Healing because I am a preacher. recognised for what they do. feelings such as loneliness and sadness is The Word of the Lord. use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment Heroes are people who see a challenge as important as giving a band-aid when to their teaching materials and then work as hard as they can to someone scrapes their knee. Alleluia overcome that challenge. Often the If we can rise to the challenge of being Matthew 8:17 like Jesus, each one of us will be a hero. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Christ bore our sickness, and endured our Discussion suffering. I How did Jesus heal people? Did He only (R) Alleluia, alleluia. heal physical problems? I How does Jesus help heal you? Does He Gospel help heal when you are sad and lonely? Jesus healed many who were suffering from Does He help heal things we want to make diseases. A reading from the Holy Gospel better in our lives, like being nicer to our according to Mark 1:29-39. sister, and so on? As soon as Jesus left the meeting place I How can you be a healer like Jesus? with James and John, they went home with Simon and Andrew. When they got there, Activities Jesus was told that Simon’s mother-in-law G Su pplies needed: A4 paper or card—one was sick in bed with fever. Jesus went to piece for each child—scissors, sellotape, her. He took hold of her hand and helped waterproof markers. her up. The fever left her, and she served G Preparation: This can be done during them a meal. class or before depending on the amount of That evening after sunset, all who were time you have. Cut each piece of paper in sick or had demons in them were brought half—long ways. Tape the two pieces to Jesus. In fact, the whole town gathered together to form a large strip. Overlap the around the door of the house. Jesus healed paper when you tape it together. all kinds of terrible diseases and forced out G Each child gets a strip of paper. Have a lot of demons. But the demons knew who them help each other tape one end of the He was, and He did not let them speak. paper to their wrist and then wind it around Very early the next morning Jesus got up their arms to form a cast. Tape it at the top and went to a place where He could be and any where it ‘bulges.’ alone and pray. Simon and the others G Usi ng a black marker, write ‘Jesus Heals started looking for Him. And when they and so do I’ in very large letters using most found him, they said: “Everyone is looking of the lower part of the arm. Then ask them for you!” to sign each other’s casts. Older kids can Jesus replied: “We must go to the nearby also include a healing message such as ‘I towns, so that I can tell the good news to hope you feel better soon,’ or ‘I am praying those people. This is why I have come.” for you.’ Then Jesus went to Jewish meeting places everywhere in Galilee, where He Prayer preached and forced out demons. Dear God, Thank you for healing me. Help The Gospel of the Lord SPOTLIGHT ON... PICS: GERARD GOUGH Friday January 27 2012 This latest installation brings brought the historic resident of his to churchyard wider attention. the Celtic Graves Society’s project to mark the graveeach of of Celtic’s first players one step nearer to a conclusion. Not just a talented footballer, In the following years, how- CTIHCTOI OBSERVER CATHOLIC SCOTTISH conteur Terry Dick spoke of the role Neil McCallum played both in the early history of Celticin and football in the Vale ofin Leven a career that saw himnised as recog- ‘one of the trickiestcleverest and outside rights’ in the Scottish game. Guest of honour at the graveside was Lisbon Lion Stevie Chalmers. Mr McCallum was also asinger keen and became one ofmost the notable figures in the early years of Scottish football, and upon his death inCeltic 1920 honoured one of their most important figures, with manager Willie Maley throw- ing a strip over hiswas coffin lowered as into it the groundBonhill at Parish Church. ever, his grave lay until forgotten, the Rev Ian Miller, theChurch of local Scotland minister and an avid Celtic supporter, uncov- ered the unmarked grave and Celtic Martin Dunlop: [email protected] the SCO? If so, e-mail our local news editor editor Paul Cuddihy and Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a celebration at your school that you wish to share with St John’s and St Columba’s SVDPa Rosyth drive made to the recruit journey newDevine, to members Richard St to Steinbach, James’s the President Parish Society of in ofand St St St Elaine John Andrew’s Vincent as Steinbach, and de part were St Paul. of welcomed Columba TheSVDP.At to SVDP, delegation, David two the consisting Hunter, Masses parish Fife of Group over by John President the Frthe Andrew course SVDP. Kingham John of and Devine the Dennis said: weekend “It's Martin infurthering great of St the to the Andrew’s, work 12 see of new people St members are Vincent.” were still recruited interested to in becoming active members and The event, organised by the Fr Martin Kane (right), parish Along with members of the Celebrating Life By Dan McGinty CELTIC FC supporters gathered in the churchyard of Bonhill Parish Churchmark to the grave ofclub’s one earliest of players. the Celtic Graves Society, saw a new headstone unveiled at the grave of Neil McCallum, the scorer of Celtic’s first goal ten minutes into their fist match in a 5-2over win Rangers on May 28, 1888. priest of St Patrick’s inarton, Dumb- blessed the headstone before leading the assembled crowd of the club’s supporters as they prayed for thethe repose soul of of their first goalscorer. McCallum family, Lisbon Lion Jim Craig (above with View fellow Lisbon Lion Stevie Chalmers), patron of the Celtic Graves Society, and Celtic rac- Marking the grave of Celtic’s first ever goalscorer  Happy 
 
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