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A Lenten prayerbook rests amid ashes. Lenten Season Focal point of Jubilee journey begins with Ash Wednesday — 3, 13, 15

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Members of Legatus of Colorado are joined at the chartering ceremony by Archbishop Choput and Father Samuel Aquilo. Catholic leaders Executives balance needs of faith, family, work — 12

Archdiocesan pilgrims return from Jubilee journey — 3, 13 Msgr. Walker Nickless and priests of the Archdiocese of Denver celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. ( Jl-rsIVHv’ ( A ll l( )l K k'h( ilMhk M,II( h H, /OOO

"S ^ Marriage Is Foundation Of Our Culture Colorado depends on strength of marriages and families own public, civic identities are finally The coliiimi appeared in the Feb. 27 issue of dependent on the much more intimate the Rocky Mountain News. Archbishop's liy / he law not only regulates, it also identity of the relationship at their root teaches. And in teaching, it Column - marriage. embodies and protects the con­ Asserting the special rights of tradi­ tional married life is not "discrimina­ victions of the petiple who create it. By Most Rev. Here's an example. The Catholic tion." It's common sense, and it's a Church in Colorado supports appro­ Charles J. Chaput matter of social hope and survival. Ongoing events priate legislation which would class O.F.M. Cap. Whatever the intent of individual mar­ violence against homosexuals as a ried couples, marriage itself is, by its highlight Jubilee "hate crime" involving special penal­ f t nature, fundamentally ordered to tin- ties. The reason is simple. Hatred it was 50 or 100 years ago, despite our bearing and rearing of the next genera­ Next Wojtyla seminar: March 15 aggravates the evil of a crime. A moral nation's divorce statistics. tion. That involves the most serious The special Jubilee Year seminar difference exists between attacking If the last few decades have shown responsibilities in any adult's life — series on the life and thought of Karol persons for their money, and attacking us anything, it's this: When "tradition­ and those responsibilities in turn Wojtyla (f’ope John Paul II) will con­ them because they're Asian, or Jewish, al" marriages dissolve, the children of deserve and require the special protec­ tinue Wednesday evening, March 15. or homosexual. Both are grave crimes. those marriages suffer. As Barbara tion of the society which will draw its Mr. Sean Innerst, long-time theologi­ The latter is compounded by a particu­ Dafoe Whitehead and others have life from those children. Therefore, cal adviser to Archbishop Charles lar hatred. Whatever the content of a written, the social re.search clearly excluding other relationships from the Chaput and now provost of Our person's behavior, he or she never demonstrates that intact, two-parent privileges accorded to marriage is also the Lady of the New Advent Theological loses the right to be free from violence families (with one mother and one essential. It will do little good to pay Institute, will examine the content of motivated by hatred. The law can father) are vital to the well-being and pious lip service to marriage if we then Redemptor Hominis ("Redeemer of legitimately seek to ensure that. success of children — and not just to create alternative arrangements with Man"), the Holy Father's powerful Here's another example. The children, but to society at large. That similar legal privileges. Doing so first encyclical. All are welcome. Catholic Church in Colorado also sup­ doesn't mean blended or single-parent might keep "marriage" in our cultural Refreshments will be served. A ques­ ports legal efforts to define marriage as families will fail their children. It does vocabulary, but it would effectively tion and answer session will follow a unique relationship between one mean that in those contexts, the task of diminish its importance - maybe not Mr. Innerst's prepared remarks. The man and one woman; to protect and parenting becomes harder, and the intentionally; maybe not immediately seminar will begin at 7:00 p.m. in advance marriage's privileged status children involved will have more ...but irreversibly. Rooms 123-125 of the John Paul II in society; and to exclude other types numerous and serious obstacles to Coloradans are rightly concerned Center. of relationships from sharing in that overcome. There is no joy in noting with justice for all citizens, not only in mi status. The law can legitimately seek this: Every priest knows from his pas­ this election year, but in every year. Jubilee pilgrimage brochures to ensure the.se goals as well. In fact, as toral counseling the kind of extraordi­ But the public pursuit of justice ulti Fnglish-language brochures out­ a matter of cultural survival, it must. nary pressures which can break mar­ mately depends on the health of the lining the Jubilee Year indulgi'iice Marriage, as we traditionally under­ ried couples apart today. Our public and pilgrimage churclies for the stand it, is the foundation stone of our response should locus on easing tho.se .society pursuing it; and the health ot Archdiocese of Denver have bei-n culture. Its central importance crosses pressures and reinforcing our support Colorado depends preeminently on tlu' proviek-d to all parishes and missions all denominational lines. It's the fun­ for marriage, not redefining it or estab­ health of its marriages and families of the .irchtliocese and should now be damental community which gives life lishing parallel structures which erode Nothing can replace marriage as vm‘ available in local parishes. Spanish- to the rest of society. But marriage is marriage by sapping its special status. understand it - a permanent, loving language brochures are in production also uniquely vulnerable because it The "tradition" in traditional mar­ relationship between one man and one and will be available shortly. provides tlie intimacy, permanence riage, after all, is not .some dead habit woman. And nothing should bi and mutual dependence reejuired for of the past. It's the voice of learned allowed to parallel or redefine it. It Mark your calendars! the creation and rearing of new life. Mark your calendars now for two The unic]ue legal status of marriage and re-learned experience. Alternative di)esn't matter that "traditional" mar major archdiocesan Jubilee events. exists largely to protect the children arrangements don't work. If more riages can and do fail. That they also "Pentecost 2000: Go Make Disciples who depend on marriage to thrive. As than 30 states have already passed succeed, again and again, generation of All Nations" will take place at the a result, tinkering with the identity of laws rea.s.serting and protecting the tra­ after generation, is the source of our John Paul II Center on the afternoon marriage tinkers with the welfare of ditional identity of marriage, it's life as a people. of Sunday, June 11. The gathering children. That remains as true today as because they understand that their will include two major pre.sentations on the new evangelization, including the concluding address of the arch­ Official Appointments bishop's Jubilee lecture series, .semi­ Ministry of Reconciliation Correction Capuchin Franciscan Friars will be nars, a children's track, and Mass cel- Reverend Mr. Leonard Polak, a dea­ The article about Ash Wednesday ebr.ited by the .irchbishop. The con, appointed to St. Catherine of available throughout the day to in the last issue stated that the law Jubilee Year eucharistic congress Siena Parish in Denver effective March administer the Sacrament of fast is binding on those 21 to 60. A will taki' place- on thi- afternoon of 1, 2()()(), until June 1, 2003. Reconciliation at the following parish­ number of readers and pastors called Sunday, September 17, at the es: March 9-10: St. Louis Church, 3310 to point out that the law is, in fact, Llnive-rsity ot Di-nver's Magness S. Sherman St., Englewood (303-761- binding on those from 18-59. /Xri'na and will involve parishes and Archbishop's Schedule 3940); March 13-17: Immaculate Heart Due to a typesetting error, St. John of Mary, 11385 Grant Drive, Catholics froni arouiid northern March 8: Mass and distribution of the Evangelist Parish in Lovelami Colorcuio. W.itch the Ri-gister for fur­ Northglenn (303-452-2041); March 20- was listed as being in Longmont. ashes at the Cathedral of the 21: Sts. Peter and Paul, 3900 Pierce St., ther di-tails. Immaculate Conception (5:30 p.m.); Wc apologize for any misunderstand Wheat Ridge (call tor times: 303-424- ing these errors may have caused. March 9: Catholic Foundation meet­ 3706). Archbishop's Jubilee lecture series ing at JPII Center (11 a.m.); March Ki­ rlu- archbishop's next Jubilee Year ll: Archdiocesan Pastoral Council talk on thi- basics of Christian living weekend meeting at JPII Center; in the ni“w millennium will take place Denver Catholic Register Denver Catholic Register (USPS 557-020) March 12: Rite of Election at is published weekly except the last week of Wednesday, April 5, at 7:15 p.m. The Cathedral (2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - two Published by the Archdiocese talk is tentatively set for tin- Vehr December and the first week of January by ceremonies). Mass at Cathedral (6:30 the Archdiocese of Denver, 1300 S. Steele Library at the John Paul II Center. p.m.); March 13: Rite of Election at of Denver, 1300 S. Steele St., Check the Register or the archdioce- Street, Denver, CO 80210, and printed .by Cathedral (7 p.m. - third of three cer­ Denver, CO 80210 Times Call Printers in Longmont. Periodical Stin website lor any last minute loca­ emonies); March 14: Fellowship of tion change. All are welcome. postage paid in Denver, CO. Catholic University Students board Archdiocesan information: Subscriptions; $25 a year in Colarado, Refreshments will be served. Kindly meeting at JPII Center (noon). $32 per year out of state. Foreign countries; noti- that the archbishop's most (303) 722-4687 $29 surface, all countries, 6-8 weeks for recent talk (March 1) is now avail­ Please note Editor: Peter Droege delivery; $135 air, all other countries (aver­ able for listening in RealAudio for­ Articles about the 125th anniver­ age). Mexico, $48 air; Canada, $55 air. mat tin the .irchdiocesan homepage. sary of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Ad Manager: Ann Bush Postmaster: Send address changes to: Boulder and the annual Convocation General Manager: Greg Kail Denver Catholic Register, Circulation Dept., of Religious will run in the next issue. 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, CO 80210. F e a tu r e S t o r y M.in h H, ,'onn ( || rjvl R ( A ll K )| It K’l ( ilM( R ArchcMocesan pilgrimage to Holy Land, Rome Pilgrims encountered hardships, joys while visiting sites where Christ walked

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he I loly Year 2000 is a jubilee— a T time for joy which makes faith in C hrist attractive to others; and at the same time, it is a time of sorrow for sin which leads to personal conversion. lam a Baca/OCR Pope John Paul II, in his Message for Archdiocesan pilgrims saw Lent 2000, explains that "Lent is in fact Pope John Paul II during his the culminating point of the journey of conversion and reconciliation which weekly audience in Rome. the Jubilee, the year of the Lord's favor, Priests prepare to bless pilg rim s at the Jordan River. offers to all the faitliful." His hope is that, because of the conversion we Lent is time experience now, we will proclaim Christ with renewed ardor in the new millennium. for healing What is this journey of conversion and reconciliation which the Jubilee VA'nCAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John offers for us this Lent? On February 23, Paul n said that during his March pil­ pilgrims from the Archdiocese of grimage to the Holy Land he will pray Denver went to a very unique Papal for the forgiveness and reconciliation Audience at the Paul VI Audience Hall. of all humanity. The Pope led all those in attendance on 'T invite all Christians to accompa­ a spiritual pilgrimage which started in ny me with their prayers," he said, Tal al Muc]ayyar in southern Iraq: the Msgr. Nickless with seminarians "while I myself, on the various stages place that Abraham, the Father of our Roberto Perez, left and Felix of the pilgrimage, shall ask for for Faith, began his walk with the Lord. A Deacon Jeff W ilborn assists Msgr. Zermeno Martin. giveness and reconciliation for the special para-liturgy joined everyone at Nickless at Mass. sons and daughters of the church and the audience with the Pope as he cele­ for all humanity." brated Abraham's abandonment to The Pope's remarks came in his God's salvific initiative through aimual message for Lent, which was Scripture readings, songs, and prayer. released at a Vatican press conference Arriving at this remarkable event, the Jan. 27. pilgrims from Denver were exhausted. After years of preparation. Pope Some things had gone wrong along the John Paul was scheduled March 20-26 to visit holy sites in Jordan, Israel £ind way. Some pilgrims were impatient Palestinian territories. and struggled not to complain. Others The Pope underscored the trip's were physically sick. But when they significance in his Lenten message, Continued on Page 1 7 saying all Christians should make at least a spiritual jubilee pilgrimage to the Holy Land because it was a special place of encounter with God. "How could we fail to set out, at least spiritually, to the land which 2,000 years ago witnessed the passage of the Lord?" he said. Noting the Holy Year's core mes­ sage of conversion, the Pope said Lent was "a culminating point" of the jubilee's offer of reconciliation. "God offers his mercy to whomever is willing to accept it, even to the dis­ tant and the doubtful," he said. "This year, therefore, should become — not only for Christians but also for all people of good will — precious moment for experiencing the renewing power of God's forgiving and reconciling love," said the Pope Pilgrims in Rome with Cardinal Stafford; above, the church at the Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, Mount of the Beatitudes; above right, pilgrims enter the Holy Year Continued on Page 15 Door at St. Peter's; at right, Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock. Additional photos of the Jubilee Pilgrimage appear on page 13 I )F N V R v ’ ( ATHC )| K ' RFCilSTFR M.irrt) 8 . 7000 World/Nation

WASHINGTON Partial-birth abortion not Floods in Mozambique devastate nation protected by law LONDON (CNS) - Ten years' worth of Mozambique where most people work development was washed away in on the land, it is a disaster. Our part­ he procedure known as partial-birth minutes by the floods and cyclones in ners are de\'astated — after years of Tabortion is so different that it does Mozambique, said a spokesman for progress they are back to square one." not warrant the constitutional protec­ the English and Welsh bishops' aid CAFOD warned that the situation tion the court has given abortion in agency. around Maputo would get worse as general, argues the U.S. Catholic In one project helped by the agency, another cyclone and high river levels the Catholic Fund for Overseas in neighboring countries threatened to Conference in a brief to the U.S. exacerbate the flooding. The agency Supreme Court. "The killing ot partly Development, a project set up to help female neads of households had losses estimated Mozambicans would need born children is new to both law and massive relief aid for at least the next medicine," savs the USCC in an "ami­ of nearly $900,000. "Many of the women being helped year, since this year's crop has been cus," or friend of the court, brief for an were women who had been widowed destroyed. More than 300,000 people upcoming case over Nebraska's law lost their homes in the flooding. by the war," said CAFOD spokes­ A rescue worker pulls a mother prohibiting partial-birth abortion. The woman Fiona Fox. "This project had CAFOD has pledged an initial grant brief, in the case of Stenberg vs. been helping them get back on their and two children from flood of $30,000 for the work of Caritas, the Carhart, was written by USCC associate feet, and now it has been destroyed. It waters in the Mozambique. national Catholic relief organization. general counsel Michael F. Moses and is absolutely tragic." IC N ^ photo friun Rt iiU-r sf The money will go to meeting immedi­ general counsel Mark E. Chopko on Carla Ferreira, CAFOD's program ate needs for food and long-term reha­ bilitation in housing and sanitation. behalf of the bishops' conference and assistant for Mozambique, said the of less than one dollar a day, and a The agency is also preparing to send six other religious groups. — CNS country was devastated by the disas­ staggering 65 percent of those people ter. struggle to survive on half that. out emergency staff to support part­ WASHINGTON "Although Mozambicjue is a success "If this cyclone and floods had hit ners' efforts to respond to the crisis. story at a macro-economic level, it's Britain or any other developed nation, Fox, spokeswoman for CAFOD, Congress asked to support still one of the poorest countries in the the infrastructure would have sur­ told CNS that people had been very Vatican as U.N. observer world. Ninety percent of the popula­ vived, and recovery would be much generous in their response. tion are living below the poverty line quicker. But in a poor country like he House and Senate are consider­ ing its status as a nonmember state per­ Kaszkiewicz of Grodno, Belarus, wel­ T ing resolutions that condemn WARSAW, Poland manent observer." For about a year, the comed the move as a "providential moves to end the Vatican's status as a Nuns' beatifications will permanent observer to the United group Catholics for a Free Choice has event," adding that it would encourage Nations. The "sense of Congress" reso­ been leading a campaign to change the renew church in Belarus support for church-run charity and lution was introduced by two Catholic Vatican's status at the United Nations to education projects. On March 5, Pope Republicans — Rep. Chris Smith of that of a nongovernmental organiza­ John Paul II will beatify Sister Maria New Jersey in the House and Sen. tion. Nearly 400 organizations, includ­ spokeswoman for the Holy Family Stella Mardosewicz and 10 other Polish Robert C. Smith of New Hampshire in ing the International Planned A of Nazareth order said the beatifi­ nuns from the convent at Nowogrodek, the Senate. The resolution says Parenthood Federation, have asked cation of 11 nuns martyred in World now in Belarus. The nuns were killed U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to War II will encourage "renewal and rec­ by the German Gestapo after asking to Congress "strongly objects to any effort Pr to expel the Holy See from the United review the status of the Holy See as a onciliation" in the East European take the place of 120 arrested civilians. Nations as a state participant by remov- permanent observer. — CNS church. Bishop Aleksander — CNS

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Guest Editorial Beyond the Stained Glass of marriage is cause for alarm I MAVE TO 5AV THAT VDOR t has been a mark of modern marriage suffered, so have chil­ year, granting all the benefits ANXIETX 15 TOTAULV BASELESS, Itimes that the most progressive dren. Studies in the United States available to married couples to M R OTT b u t a t t h e SAME TIME, societies are those which saw the have repeatedly shown that the any cohabiting pair who register IT'5 REFRESHING TO S E E SOME­ O N E f r i g h t e n e p o u t o f h is rise of a strong middle class. And children of marriage fare far bet­ with a court clerk in a "civil soli­ QOURP ABOUT LENT. a mark of the middle class was ter than those who grow up in darity pact." The "solidarity" is adherence to an ideal of family single-parent — typically father­ acknowledged to be of the loos­ life which required formal mar­ less — homes. This holds among est sort, however, since such By riage — sanctioned either by the the poor as well as the middle pacts may be easily and simply church or civil authorities. class. revoked by either party with Development of this middle-class If traditional marriage is so three months' notice. mg stability was crucial in the important to a healthy society The Supreme Court of ma remarkable spread of personal and the well-being of new gener­ Vermont last month ruled that jn ,c security and prosperity during ations, as w'e believe the evidence homosexual couples are entitled the 20th century. shows, why is there no general to the same benefits available in At the same time, rising pros­ alarm as it suffers abuse and law to married couples, but the perity made it possible for the decline? Why, instead, is tradi­ sticky question of what kind of multitudes to feel free of those tional marriage under further coupledom we are talking about, middle-class constraints. Was a attack — and being ignored or and of what duration, is left m : particular .sexual mating desir­ dismissed as the basic building hanging. The implication of the able? Whv complicate it with block of society? A great part of court's judgment is that homo­ marriage? Did a girl desire to the reason must be the conflicting sexual coupling should have have a baby? Marriage hardly desire for individual liberty. equal status with marriage. In seemed necessary. Did a boy feel Close behind, in the modern California, voters will decide in pressure to prove his virility by advanced societies, is the ease March whether to declare that making a baby? Marriage was a with which the consequences of marriage is exclusively the union bother. Was a spouse no longer individual actions may be shifted of a man and a woman. Register to celebrate 100th interesting? Or hard to adjust to? to society at large. Marriage, its distinctive meaning Walk away anci look for a new The effort to gain equal status and value, w'ill certainly be one The first Denver Catholic Register was published coupling. Divorce was easy. for homosexual couples, under crucial contest of the 21st century. on March 17, 1900. In keeping with the tradition of The institution of marriage has way for more than a decade in Reprinted with pennissioii from St. Patrick's Day, the front page was printed with become degraded in the Western some parts of the country, is now the }an. 6 issue of The Catholic green ink. Next week's issue will include a tribute societies we like to call gaining momentum and spread­ Messeu;^er, newspaper of the Diocese highlighting the 100th anniversary of the Register. "advanced." That is a clear lega­ ing nationwide — and world­ of Davenport, Iowa. With more than 87,000 subscribers, the Register is cy (if the 20th century. And as wide. France made that move last the largest weekly publication in Colorado. Discussion of 'anti-Catholicism' clarifies important issue Flap over Bob Jones University reveals 'anti-Catholic' bias in American culture

o now we're admitting that there is basically manufactured in an attempt to cue us from the supposed "error" of our S such a thing as anti-Catholicism. smear a political candidate. ways. While I don't like that kind of I'm not too sure w'hat to make But let's look a little deeper here. outreach, I have to admire it, in a kind about all of the brou-ha-ha w'ith George What exactly constitutes true anti- M ary Beth of twisted way. At least they care W. Bush and Bob Jones University. On Catholicism? What should legitimately Bonacci enough about us to save us from what one hand, I can't help but be a little bit offend us? they perceive as a danger of eternal happv that the existence of anti- Well, let's start with the rash of damnation. I believe that they're Catholicism has been acknowledged. supposedly "Cathc^lic" movies which wrong, of course, but the way to bring On the other hand, did it really have to have been released in the last year or that across to them is through sincere happen this way? Is this really the best two — like "Dogma"," Stigmata" and outreach to them, not by trying to example of it anyone could find? Is this all of the other ones I've lost track of. silence them with some kind of politi­ an example of anti-Catholicism at all? These movies give a horribly distorted served for one year — in 1832. This is cally correct "bigot" label. Id be honest, I'm feeling just a little picture of what Catholicism really is. anti-Catholicism. This is worthy of stir­ Why am I going so far out of my bit used. They take very serious, very disrespect­ ring up a little fuss. way to clarify this? Not because I hold First off, I want to make it very ful swipes at our religious beliefs. 'They So how do these issues differ from any affection for Bob Jones, believe me. clear that 1 don't in any way believe that distort the Cathc^lic Church, and give the Bob Jones flap? Let me explain. Rather, 1 clarify because I see some par­ George W. Bush is anti-CathoIic. I don't millions of people distorted views of First of all, there is no question that Bob allels that we need to watch very care­ believe that his appearance at Bob Jones our faith. The same goes for the Jones holds some weird views. In fact, fully. If we, in our enthusiasm for Universitv vvas an act of anti- legions of movies and T'V shows which in checking the BJU web site, I saw a recognition, jump on the "bigot" band­ Catholicism. Should he have spoken insist on depicting all devout Catholics direct quote from the current president. wagon, we may be hurting ourselves up while he was there? I don't know. as being evil, duplicitous or mentally Bob Jones III, calling the Catholic more than anyone else. We disagree Mavbe ideally he should have. But unstable. These are all anti-Catholic Church a "cult." That got my dander with the theological views Bob Jones when I stop to think about all of the because they stereotype Catholics in a up. But it's important to remember that holds. But if we question his right to universities 1 have spoken at, and all of most negative, most unflattering way, these are sincerely held theological hold them simply because we disagree the philosophies and policies of those and because they give inc(irrect infor­ views. Bob Jones III reads (or misreads) with them, how different are we from uni\'ersities which 1 am opposed to, I mation which seriously misleads and the Bible in such a way that he comes to those who call us "bigots" for believing distort people's understanding of what realize I'm in no position to throw very different conclusions about the that homosexual activity, cohabitation, thi stones. When I go to a univ'ersity (or Catholicism is all about. nature of revelation and authority — divorce and remarriage etc. are sinful? anywhere) to speak, I go there with a And then there is the recent action conclusions which put him at odds When it comes to charges of dis­ goal — usually to help my audience in the U.S. House of Representatives. with the Catholic Church. And, as crimination, we need to be very careful. understand the truth about human .sex­ For those of you who haven't heard, it much as I disagree with those views, I If we start borrowing too heavily from uality. I'm not about to turn my speech went like this: A new chaplain was also believe that he has every right to the "politically correct" playbook, we into a soapbox about some unrelated being selected for the House. A bi-par­ hold them. 1 am not aware of any effort may quickly paint ourselves into a cor­ issue if doing scr will impede mv pri­ tisan committee held a vote on the var­ Mr. Jones is making to promote dis­ ner, and find ourselves on the wrong mary goal. In Bush's case, the goal was ious candidates, and a majority voted crimination against Catholics in the side of our own arguments. to get votes. I he fact that he didn't use for Father Timothy O'Brien, a Catholic public arena. He's not making movies In other words, don't allow your the opportunity to express his theologi­ priest. However, House Speaker slamming us. He's not depriving unacknowledged sensitivity over real cal differences with the illustrious Bob Dennis Hasert and Rep. Dick Armey Catholic congresspeople of a like-mind­ anti-Catholicism to be manipulated for loot's really doesn't bother me. overrode the committee's vote and ed chaplain. He's not implying that political purposes, or to turn you into a (I’ersonallv, I have a hard time taking a instead appointed Dr. Charles Wright, a Catholics are less human, or less wor­ politically correct "pawn." uni\’ersity named "Bob" seriously in Presbyterian minister. There has never thy of individual respect, than anyone the first place, but that's neither here been a Catholic House Chaplain, and else. I do know that he and his kind are nor thert'.) I think the whole issue was the Senate's only Catholic Chaplain promoting outreach to Catholics to res­ M , IK !) H. / o o n I >l-NVI k ( ATI l( )l K kl ( ilSJhk 7 O p in io n

St mark was converted to the FAITH BY ST F^TER, THE HEAD OF THE ST MARK APOSTLES, w h o m MARK ACCOMPANIED What term refers to a church built over the TO R O M E AS SECRETARYANP INTERPRETER. THE ROMAN PEOPLE BEGOEDMARK TO WRITE DOWN PETER'S FREQUENT TALKS ON THE LIFE OF JESUS. HE DID SO UNDER PETER'S DIRECTION S O M E T IM E BEFORE grave of, or dedicated to, a martyr? THE YEAR 60. HIS GOSPEL WAS SO IMPRESSED W ITH ST. PETER'S CHARACTER, THAT THE FATHERS USED TO NAME IT V “ PETERS G OSPELT HE WROTE THE SECOND By Dominic Camplisson b. Induction of a novice into the order of Mariologists; •N' GOSPEL IN GREEK FORTHE GENTILE CONVERTS. MARK WENT WITH PAUL AND BARNABAS c. Marriage. ON THEIR M IS SIO N A R Y JOURNEY THROUGH In March, named for Mars, we continue the read­ THE ISLAND OF CYPRUS, LATER, HE ACCOMPANIED BARNABAS ALONE. HE WAS ing of the Gospel of Mark. This quiz looks at other 7. Historically, in many religious communities, these IN ROME WITH PETER AND PAUL. MARK marvelous “mars" in the history of the Church. books were read during meals: WAS SENT TO ESTABLISH THE CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA. HERE, HEALSOSETUP a. Marvel comics about major Church figures; THE FIRST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, WHICH 1. The evangelist Mark is thought by some scholars to b. Martyrologies; BECAME THE SOURCE OF MANY •vn: DOCTORS AND BISHOPS. have been secretary or interpreter to this apostle; c. Mauriac's "Romans Catholiques." AFTER GOVERNING H IS SEE FOR M ANY YEARS, ST MARK WAS CAPTURED BY HEATHENS a. Peter; AND DRAGGED OVER STONES AND IMPRISONED. b. Thomas; 8. This community, centered in the Lebanon, has been THE NEXT DAY THE TORTURE WAS REPEATED. IT IS SAID HE WAS CONSOLED BY ANGELS AND c. Wilbert. in communion with Rome since the 12th century: THE VOICE OF JESUS BEFORE HE PIED. a. Marxists; THE FEAST OF ST MARK THE EVANGELIST 2. Martin Luther was, before his break with the b. Maronites; IS A P R IL 2 5 . Church, a member of this order: c. Mauritanian Copts. a. The Dominicans; 13. The ColloL]uoy of Marburg, 1529, was an unsuc­ b. The Augustinians; 9. Although her father had broken with Rome, this cessful attempt of the Reformers to agree on this: c. The Teutonic Knights. Queen temporarily restored the Catholic Church in a. The nature of the Rea! Presence of Christ in the England in the 16th century: Eucharist; 3. The Aramaic term "maranatha," used by St. Paul, is a. Mary Queen of Scots; b. The amount of money to send to the Pope each best translated as" b. Martha Windsor; week; a. O Lord, come; c. Mary Tudor. c. The validity of the use of the Bible, as it was a b. He is born; Catholic book. c. Please move up in the pew. 10. St. Martin be Porres was born in this South American country: 14. The "Mar Thoma Church" is a group within the 4. This 2nd century heretic wanted to reject the Old a. Peru; ancient Christian Community in this country, who Testament entirely: b. Argentina; claim St. Thomas as their founder: a. Marco Politico; c. Chile. a. Malta; b. Marcion; b. Australia; c. Marfan Zupan. 11. This saint is often depicted as or with the symbol c. India. of a lion and / ora book: 5. The attributes of being "one. Holy, Catholic and a. St. Mark; 15. This term was used in Medieval times to refer to Apostolic" are referred to as the: b. Saint Mary Magdalene; any day on which the Blessed Virgin Mary w'as hon­ a. Marvelous mysteries of the Church; c. St. Maurice Leon Y Libro. ored with a feast: b. Charisms which mar attempts at unity; a. Maria Heilige Tag; c. Marks of the Church. 12. This term refers to a church built over the grave of, b. Mardi; or dedicated to, a martyr: c. Marymas. 6. In the Latin Rite, the priest or deacon witnesses, but a. Cenobite; is not the minister, of this: b. Martyrium, a. Marling, or reclaiming holy ground previously des­ c. Crypt. ANSWERS: l.a, 2,b, 3.a, 4.b, 5.c, 6.c, 7.b, 8.b, 9.c, ecrated; 10.a, ll.a, 12.b, 13.a, 14.c, 15.c

L e t t e r s Children learn valuable mental stimulus. It has been proven on discipline. I think all children disagree. They learn from a very early lessons at Mass through brain research and child devel­ should be quiet during service, or be age that they are part of an important I wish to respond to [the letter con­ opment studies that the typical child removed. 1 don't feel it's appropriate community. Even if they are too young cerning children's behavior at Mass]. can be expected to maintain for children to wander the aisles. 1 to understand the interpreted message, The author complained that Mass has stillness/focus for approximately the think children who are acting silly or they are learning routines, traditions, become a playroom for children. He number of minutes that matches his disrespectful should be disciplined by celebrations. They also learn respect for expressed a disgust for parents who sit age. I know that in my class of 10-year- their parents. Additionally, 1 like it our faith. All of these experiences down in church and "...systematically olds, I will have their attention for when 1 see parents showing their chil­ teach...and provide a strong foundation unload toys, books, crayons and a mul­ about 10-12 minutes before some will dren how and when to kneel, even if for when those children are ready to titude of other gadgets to occupy their start fidgeting or whispering. I know it they don't understand why yet. 1 like learn about the Word. 1 thiTTk this children's time while the rest of us are will be best if I adjust the focus or the when the books parents bring for their teaching clearly portrays a family that trying to be somewhat contemplative." activity to match the rhythms of my kids to read are Bible stories. And 1 values the meaning of church. He did not mention in his letter that the class; if not, I naturally end up with think it's nice when parents bTing toys What would happen if we encourage said children were being disruptive. some behavior problems I could have that don't make a loud sound it people not to bring their children to Rather, he seemed most upset that they avoided. dropped on the wooden pew. 1 appre­ church until they are (ild enough tiT sit were not being meditative and "...learn­ Now, how could I reasonably expect ciate such conscientious efforts. still for an hour? They ma\’ ne\er ing the meaning of church!" As a pro­ children to sit still and stay focused for For the author to imply that church come. Let's not turn people away. 1, for fessional teacher and a Catholic, 1 the average length of Mass when their life doesn't meaTT enough to these fami­ one, would sure miss the times when a would argue that these parents are bodies are not mentally or physically lies, that they are not teaching these small child stanrls up and turns around doing the best thing for all of us. wired for it? How many adults feel childreTT the meaning of church and to shake mv haTiLl as though 1 was a First of all, it is my contention that restless themselves by the end of the they should just stay home is morally brand new friend. the readings and Homily are above the service? I know a child's mind and offensive to me. 1 believe it is better to Stacy Holquin comprehension level or most children body are going to switch gears every have children at church rather than see Auroni sitting through a service. Most children several minutes. Rather than leave that the family hirego Sunelay service. are not going to learn the meaning of child to choose inappropriate distrac­ These childreTT aren't being taught? 1 the lesson merely from listening. Most tions, 1 think it is most fair to the child children will probably need their par­ (and polite to other parishioners) if par­ Visit the Archdiocese of Denver website at: ents to explain and teach the message ents provide some quiet options. I after church. The level of focus needed think it is perfectly acceptable for a to be attentive during Mass does not child to be allowecl to switch activity www.archden.org E-mail us at: [email protected] match the ability level of the typical during the Mass, reading a book or child. cradling a doll. The author may not be Letters to the editior Secondly, have you ever seen chil­ aware of the studies 1 mention, but it is Letters should be no more than 250 words and should include the writer's name, dren when they can't sit still any my conclusion that the toy-toting par­ ents have figured it out for themselves, address and telephone number. We rely on our readers to recognize that the opin­ longer? You could say they become ions expressed in letters are not those of the editorial staff. Letters containing plain­ cranky, bored or naughty...more accu­ just the same. They know their children will start to misbehave without some ly misstated facts, misinformation or libelous statements will not be printed. Letters rately, you could say that child needs a will be edited for spelling and grammar. Send letters to; Editor, Denver Catholic change in physical state or a different way to channel their attention. Please don't misinterpret my stand Register, 1300 S, Steele St., Denver, CO 80210, or e-Mail them to tlcr@archden,org 8 IIFNV'FR C'ATFK:')I IC RFGISTFR Mcirch 8 , 2000 L o c a l N e w s Ten Commandments are key to Christian life Archbishop continues monthly series of Jubilee reflections at John Paul II Center

By Kenday Samuel Kamara Commandments make 'common By sense'... but they make common sense he Ten Commandments come from because they're rooted in God's com­ TGod, and express how we must mon law, the Natural Law, which live, since we belong to God, guides and governs all peoples, in all Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. times." Cap., told participants gathered March "The Ten Commandments were 1 tor his montlily series of Jubilee delivered to Moses in a 'theophany,'" reflections at the Jolm Paul II Center. he explained. "It was a real event (wit­ The sixth of a nine-part series of nessed, seen and heard), in a real place talks that will be published in book i s (Mt. Sinai), at a real time (after the Israelites departed from Egypt)." form by Ser\ ant Publications, the arch­ CiVS ;r/r('/(> hi/ Norlvrt St hilh'r bishop inv’ited participants to reflect on The archbishop stressed that the Ten "the basics of living this Catholic life A chapel rests atop Mount Sinai Commandments are not 'man-made' inventions. They come from God, and more deeply by using the roadmap above the sixth-century they express how we must live, since which God has provided for us — the Monastery of St. Catherine's. Ten Commandments — and how we we belong to God. During his Feb. 24-26 visit to might repair and rebuild our life in "The Ten Commandments not only Christ when sin enters our world." Egypt, Pope John Paul II will pray reveal God. They're also part of God's revelation of who man is — a revela­ The archbishop reminded partici­ r/w to front Ki’/iyious iS'ni's S t p iiv at the base of the mountain pants that Colorado has just experi­ w here Moses received the Ten tion which comes to full fruition in the enced a battle over posting the Ten An illustration depicts Moses and Commandments. person of Jesus Christ," he explained. Commandments in public schools. He the Ten C om m andm ents. "From at least the time of Augustine pointed out that a judge in another good will can agree upon in any socie­ in the Fifth Century, the Ten state wants to post the Ten Representatives in Washington, and ty, whether they're lost in the Sinai Commandments have held a predomi­ Commandments in his courtroom, that no one has requested the image be Desert, or walking down the streets of nant place in catechesis and moral because many of the people who come removed, nor has its presence led to the LoDo in Denver." instruction for the faithful," he before him have "simply lost sight of destruction of the Republic. He posed the questions, "are the Ten explained. "The first three God's basic laws." He then pointed out that, "some Commandments merely a summariz­ Commandments confirm our relation­ He questioned claims by "freedom people have argued — in defense of the ing of human wisdom on how to get ship with God. The fourth through the from religion" groups that posting the judge — that posting the along? Were they created by men to tenth Commandments govern to our Ten Commandments would constitute Commandments has nothing to do give order to a society wandering in the relationship with our neighbors." the "establishment of religion." He with faith. They say that the desert?" The archbishop offered an overview noted that tlie face of Moses is Commandments are simply a compila­ In addressing these questions he of the Commandments as traditionally engraved inside the House of tion of rules for living that people of explained, "We do believe the Ten Continued on Page 1 6

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It will pro­ St. Clare School, who the initial construction. pastor of St. Patrick vide more room fcir Parish, v\ as also on hand library and computer to greet parents and stu­ equipment, as well as the dents. music program. In sub­ C is ' ^ a H Eileen Jacobs, director sequent years it wdll ■S charitable gift annuity involve.s a lifelong of cfevelopment, reported allow for the addition of commuinent. that $3 million in addi­ grades for the upper tional funding is needed classes, tlirough eighth (hnee you .sign the document and transfer cash or to complete pihases one grade. marketable securities to the Jesuits, we are bound to The curriculum will provide you with fixed payments for the rest ot your and three of the school, meet the Catholic stan­ life - till death do us part. along with the 16-unit dards of excellence and For example, 85-year old Anna N. takes out a w'ill include the teachings chant,ihle gilt annuity in the amount of $25,000. SLATTERY Future students at St. Clare of Assisi School of Jesus Christ in the in Edwards during a recent open house. .According to current Jesuit rates she will receive a & COMPANY Roman Catholic tradi­ quarterly check from the Jesuits for $743. This tion. Children of all faiths education which includes pound religion into a represents a p.iyment rate of 1 1.9%, which is much ^^achanic«l Contrsetor* are welcome to the school grow'th in religious child's head, 1 think it is better than she would receive from a certificate of and a scholarship fund in aw'areness and an appre­ better to surround them deposit. She will .ilso receive: memory of parishioner, ciation of morals and val­ with an environment • A current income tax charitable deduction PLUMBING Emil Boder, has been ues are the primary rea­ reflecting the morals, val­ of $11,748. HEATING established so that all sons families choose ues and traditions of our • Fixed p.iyments, no m.itter what the economy Catholic families can Catholic schools." faith. This complements or stock market does. AIR CONDITIONING attend the school no mat­ R.G. and Eileen Jacobs the teachings in school • Payments backed by the full assets of the Service Contracts ter what their financial are the parents of two and home and makes for Jesuits. Drain and Sewer situation. students who will be in a very well-rounded edu­ • Payments th,\t are also partially tax-free. Cleaning Asked why parents third and fifth grades in cation." • Satisfaction in kn>nving she has made a 24-HOUR choose Catliolic schools, the fall. When asked Classes are filling signilic.int gilt to the Jesuits. Koitman, w'ho has more w'hat attracted her to the quickly with waiting lists Robert F. Connor, Sr. ,-\ Jesuit chant,ible gilt annuity may be obtained than 30 years experience Catholic school, Jacobs already started for some for ,iny amount of $ 1,000 or more. If you use in the Catholic school stated, "I think elevating grades. Students in fiftlr .ippreciated securities, you may obtain a partial bypa.ss Robert F. Connor, Jr. Wc# Pr0sid0nt system said, "The superi­ a child's religious educa­ and sixth grades are of c,ipital g,iins t,ixes. or academic achievement tion to the same level as encouraged to ‘ipply .Annuity p.iyments can be made monthly, quarterly, 744-6311 of Catholic school stu­ their other studies sends w'ith the assurance there twice .1 ye.ir or .innu.illv. P.iyments can also run for 181 Vallejo dents, the secure and dis­ a very important mes­ will be grades 7 and 8 in two lifetimes, .is in the c.ise of a hu.sband and wife. ciplined learning envi­ sage to children. the future. Call Sue It IS .il.so possible to u.se gift annuities to benefit ronment, and the total Additionally, the reli­ Roitman at (303) 926-7070 others such as elderlv p.irents, or to supplement gious environment sur­ for registration informa­ retirement pr,>L:r.im.s. .A Jesuit charit.ible gift .innuity rounding children in the tion. For financial infor­ 1.' trulv “ i gut th:it keeps , ,n giving." school supports the mation, call Eileen Jacobs teaching in the home. at (303) 926-8980. "i. .-.T.'. t. kn,'w more .ibout our Jesuit Gift Annuitv MOUNT OLIVET pr gr.-irr. mJ i.ow much '.ou (or .inotlier) will recene Rather than trying to e.wh qu.irter for ,i particular giftf It's e.isy. Just CEMETERY complete the coupon below and tn.iil to Mr. Ray M.irkh.im, Director ot Development, Jesuits of the Missouri Province, 4517 West Pine, St. Louis, Missouri 63108. (3141-361-7765 or l-(800)-525-9924. Or NEW developmentWje.suit.s-mis.org. 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eople of good will in northern Colorado are P reaching across the globe to help ease suffering in Congo, Africa. Two 40-foot containers with 75,000 pounds of flour, 116 boxes of clothing, school and medical supplies, i k and 50 mattre.sses were recently sent as a "gift of hope" from the people ol Colorado through Congo Relief Mission, Inc. "We hope to ship another container of hospital I equipment, medicine, and a vehicle in the Spring of 2000 and need financial assistance to help with the transportation costs," explained Father Simon Kalonga, parochial vicar at St. Louis Church in Englewood and coordinator of Congo Relief Mission. The shipment was a combined effort bv Sharing Hope, Inc.; ConAgra; churches in Aspen; St. Louis Parish and School; the middle school children, teach­ ers, and administrators of St. Mary's Academy; the youth group at St. Mary Parish, Littleton; and other benefactors and volunteers. The third largest country in Africa, Congo borders nine countries and is situated in the region known as Sub-Saharan Africa. In terms of quality of life, Africa Father Robert Reycraft and Father Simon Kalonga, pictured at center left of photograph, ranks last in the world, with the lowest life expectan­ are joined by volunteers during the loading of a cargo container of relief supplies that has cy, education levels, and income. Nearly half of the been sent to the Congo as part of an ongoing effort to ease suffering in the African nation. 46.5 million people in Congo exist daily on the equiv­ alent of less than 55 cents. For information on the effort, call (303) 798-8909. Some of the beneficiaries of the mattresses, flour, and clothing are St. Jean Baptiste de Kansele Hospital, For more information call/fax Congo Relief Cibombo-Cimuangi Healthcare Center, and Dieu Soit Mission, call (303) 798-8909. Donations may be sent to Distinctive Memorials Beni Orphanage. 1697 W. Maplewood Ave., Littleton, CO 80120-2610. Since 1912 St. Jean Baptiste de Kansele Hospital was an aban­ Contributions are tax-deductible. 'it'rlM ci/:!. doned government hospital that was given to the Diocese of Mbujimayi in January 1996. It has a 200 bed capacity, but currently only has 50 beds. It is one Ms'eV r~ of three hospitals in the city of Mbujimayi serving the Income Tax Preparation needs of over three million people. Reasonable Fees The Cibombo-Cimuangi Healthcare Center has only five beds and provides very limited healthcare Quality Preparation services to over 40,000 displaced refugees, particular­ Electronic Filing ly, women and children, located in a refugee camp Ca// approximately 15 miles outside Mbujimayi. Now for Appointment & Price The Dieu Soit Beni Orphanage has taken care of The Perfect R em em brance over 300 children since 1987 and currently looks after Call: Keith Davis & Associates 52 boys and 30 girls between the ages of 1-20. Congo Relief Mission's (CRM) purposes are to help (303)421-0220 Norman’s Memorials, Inc. ease human suffering and to provide development 6900 W. 44th Avenue assistance within Congo. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 780.S W. 44lh Ave. 106 .S. Main 170.1 Cedar Ave. organization established to bring hope and dignity to Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Wheat Ridge. CO Brighton. ('() Cireeley. CO (303) 659-4446 (970) 353-8234 the people of Congo. (303) 422-3425 St. Vincent De Paul Celebrate Thrift Store C i e t U > Clothing, Furniture, Household, St. Patrick's Books, Toys & much more! '‘••'km Day at the Whate\ er the occasion, \oii can al\\ a\ s bet on a Your Support Helps Us great time - and a great deal' Help Those In Need Fund Raiser • Birthday • Office Irish Coffee Luncheon Retirem ent • Surprise • Holiday • Clean & useable donations appreciated Choose from all kinds of u inning packages Friday, March 17, 2000 • Large item pick-up available ... \ou can e\en leave the dn\ing to us' • Community Service Opportunities at the John Paul II Center • Volunteer Positions Available Call Group Sales Coordinator Cocktails and Social Hour - 11 ;30 a.m. 50% Off on Wednesdays for Seniors! Irish Coffee Luncheon - 12 noon Ken Kirsch Selected Discounts Every Day For All! Entertainment -1 :00 p.m. 303-716-5531 or $35 per person. Sev'' 7100 E. Colfax 1-800-GAM-BlTL (1-800426-2855) 303-388-3315 To Benefit Hours: M-F: 9am-6 pm • SAT: 9am-5pm For information or to Closed Sundays & Major Holidays ^C ATH O LIC order by phone, call BCJLLUm CKERS St. Vint enI Oe Paul Stores, Inc. is a joint venture of CASINO 742-0823 ext. 402. lilGHARITIES (hi‘ SI. Vimi-nl Oc Paul S(k ielv \ C atholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver BLACK HAWK OFN VFk’ (ATHOI 1C RFCilSTFR M .irc fl 8, 7 0 0 0 L o c a l N e w s New organization to support Catholic executives I "Legatus of Colorado" helps leaders balance responsibilities of faith, family, work

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lin pri>til and high moral stan­ C dards exist in the same market­ place? 3- (9; s • * « 1 ' -S s 'I'es, according to some of the top business leaders in the state, who gath­ ered March 2 at the John Paul 11 Center to prav the rosarv, attend Mass and wit­ ness the chartering of "Legatus of ‘ f Colorado," an organization designed to adx ance Christian ethics in the market­ place. John Saeman, chapter president, 1 The owner of Domino's Pizza and • » Detroit Tigers baseball franchise, introduces Father John Putka. J Thomas Monaghan recr)gnized the Trust, membership chair. need for spiritual support for top The remaining members were then Archbishop Charles Chaput and Father Samuel Aquila stand with Catholic executix'es. After meeting called forward by name and were members of Legatus, a organizat ion of Catholic executives. with Pope John Paul 11, he founded invested by Father Aquila as members "Legatus," Latin for "ambassador," of the organization. Following the ic systems. sector is not circumscribed within a strong juridical framework which which helps leaders balance the respon­ Mass, Archbishop Charles Cnaput Quoting the Holy Father, he asked, Pi sibilities of faith, family, business and "Can it perhaps be said that, after the places it at the service of human free­ joined members for a meal and an Sc community. address by Father John Putka of the failure of Communism, capitalism is dom in its totality and sees it as a par­ Bill Fortune, CEO and chairman of University of Dayton. the victorious social system, and that ticular aspect of that freedom, the core Coldenbanks of Colorado, opened the In comments before the meal, capitalism should be the goal of the of w'hich is ethical and religious, then Marcli 2 ceremonies by leading the Saeman pointed out that "Legatus of countries now' making efforts to rebuild the reply is certainly negative," said rirsarv. Father Samuel Aquila, rector of Colorado" had received its charter after their economy and society?" Father Putka. St. John Vianney Theological Seminary only the second meeting, a national "The answer is obviously complex. If Father Putka challenged the execu­ anci Legatus chaplain, then celebrated record for the organization. "I look for­ by 'capitalism' is meant an economic tives to use their "personal witness" to the Mass in Christ the King Chapel. ward to gathering with you, free from system which recognizes the funda­ promote the Gospel in American cul­ At the conclusion of Mass, Father the concerns of daily life, to study our mental and positive role of business, ture. Aquila commissioned the organiza­ faith and learn to share it in our person­ the market, private property and the "All too often, people run their busi­ tion's founding officers: John Saeman, al and professional lives," he added. resulting responsibility for the means of ness one way, and their personal lives owner of Medallion Enterprises, LLC, Using "Centesimus Annus," the production, as well as free human cre­ another," said Mike Haselden, when president; Paul Powers, president of encyclical letter promulgated by Pope ativity in the economic sector, then the asked why he joined the organization. The Pauls Corp., vice-president; Mike John Paul II on the 100th anniversary of answer is certainly in the affirmative. "Being fair and ethical in business rela­ Sullivan of Sonnenblinck Goldman, Pope Leo XIII's social justice encyclical, tionships is fundamental to long-term Ltd., secretary, treasurer; and Marty Rerum Novarum, Father Putka led par­ "But if by 'capitalism' is meant a sys­ success," he added. Moore, director of Guaranty Bank and ticipants on a reflection on just econom- tem in which freedom in the economic SUPPORT RLOCHINDIRN MISSIONS The National Collection for Black and Indian Missions now in its 116th year supports evangelization programs in almost every Archdiocese and Diocese in the United States.

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Session partici­ gods before me," begins with the most pants were reminded here that "the fundamental acknowledgment of faith; God blesses the family as a community rather than a God-given sacredness," of faith, hope and charity, a 'domestic he said. eighth commandment asks us to live in Cod exists. Church,' he explained. truth." This commandment also "That is God's first requirement of "While this commandment seems to requires that we seek the truth, and us; that we accept him, accept his The Sixth Commandment be directed primarily toward children, then bear witness to the truth. It fatherly authority over our lives, and In the sixth commandment, "Thou it assumes the duties of parents in rais­ shall not commit adultery," the Church demands that we be persons of integri­ worship him, because he is the source ing children in the light of faith," he unfolds her teaching on human sexual­ ty, and 'integrity' comes from the Latin of his being," he explained. explained. "Through example, educa­ ity, the archbishop said. word for being whole or complete. The He said, "we ignore this commancl- tion and a home built on the founda­ "This teaching, like Catholic teach­ truth makes us whole by making us ment when we put the world ahead of tions of prayer, fidelity to God, respect ing on the life issues, is centered on the morally complete. God; careers, money, power, sex, pleas­ and caring for one another, parents sacredness of each human person," he ure — all the little 'gods' that distract us educate children in the faith. They explained. "The pornography we find Banishing greed and avarice from God. When we put these things of evangelize a new generation. As chil­ so widespread on the internet, in our "You shall not covet your neighbor's the world ahead of God, we're putting sa dren become adults, respect replaces movies and popular music, and even wife." The ninth commandment calls us foreign gods before him," Archbishop th obedience. The duty to honor our par­ on primetime television is not just a pri­ to Christian purity of heart, body and Ghaput warned. H ents never ends, and it extends to car­ vate diversion. It has very big public faith, he explained. The second commandment, "You A ing for them when the time might consequences in contraception, abor­ "You shall not covet your neighbor's shall not take the name of the Lord your th come, through illness or aging, when tion, prostitution, marital breakup, and goods." The tenth commandment com­ God in vain, warns us against perjury, they will rely on our support as we the sexual abuse of women and chil­ pletes the ninth commandment, ec false or inconsequential oaths, and blas­ once relied on theirs." dren," he said. reminding us that envy, greed and w phemy. Faithfully proclaiming the fifth com­ The seventh, "You shall not steal," avarice should be banished from the fa Keep Holy the Lord's Day mandment, "You shall not kill," has forbids the taking of our neighbor's Christian life. It also reminds us that at made the Church a sign of contradic­ goods — and that means everything the willful desire or intent for an evil te I'he third, "Remember to keep holy tion as a new century begins, the arch­ from stealing money to padding our action is as wrong as the action itself, he the Lord's Day," centers on the celebra­ th bishop said. expenses to cheating on college exams," said. tion of the Eucharist, he explained. "It's pi "Do not kill, unless we're talking he said. Archbishop Ghaput summed up his a law of the Church that the faithful are about 'fetuses' ... which is a great med­ "It's this commandment which also reflection by pointing out that Jesus obligated to participate in Mass on O ical term for drawing attention away mandates that the Church should con­ summarized the commandments in this Sundays, or on the evening preceding from the fact that fetuses are unborn stantly make a preferential option for way; "Love the Lord your God with all SI Sunday. children. Do not kill, unless we're talk­ the poor," the Archbishop construed. your heart, with all your soul, with all P "As much as possible," he contin­ ing about the mentally disabled. Do not "The great Eastern Father of the your mind, and with all your strength. th ued, "the Church strongly encourages kill, unless we're talking about crimi­ Church, St. John Chrysostom, warned And love your neighbor as yourself." us to keep the Lord's Day holy in the nals. 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From Page 3 saw the Pope and his patient witness to God's love, their own difficulties seemed easier to bear. As the Pilgrimage of Reconciliation for Year of Jubilee 2000 Holy Father prayed and reflected with them about Abraham, pilgrims found themselves marveling at the great things God had done. This awareness invit­ Peimncc Scri’iccs will be offered in the follow­ March 21, 7:30 p.m.. Spirit of Christ Parish, ed them to see those who practice the Jewish faith, as ing parishes during the coining weeks. 7400 W. 80th Ave., Arvada (303-422-9173). well as those who embrace Islam, through the bond of March 11, 10 a.m., St. Michael the March 21, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth of faith which unites us together. This in turn led those Archangel Parish, 19099 E. Floyd Ave., Hungary Parish, 1060 St. Francis Way, at that audience to pray for all their brothers and sis­ Aurora (303-690-6797). Denver (303-534-4014). ters who believe in the One true God. Such prayer is the work of the Holy Spirit who brings the Father's March 21, 7 p.m., Christ the King Parish, March 23, 7 p.m., (Bilingual), Annunciation plan to completion in mysterious ways. 4291 Evergreen Pkwy., Evergreen (303-674- Parish, 3621 Humboldt St., Denver (303-296- After the audience, the pilgrims were exuberant. 3155). 1024). One could see a new joy written on their faces. Their March 21, 7 p.m.. Our Lady of the March 23, 7 p.m ., St. jude Parish, 9405 W. spirits were refreshed. Only the Holy Spirit could Mountains, 920 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Florida Ave., Lakewood (303-988-6435). produce this in them. But they had to let Him work in the midst of their own weaknesses and trials. Park (970-586-8111). Like the pilgrims who were asked to pray when they did not feel like it, embracing Lent as a culmi­ uate life. Once we renounce our self-centeredness and God except at one's own expense." As the I’ope nating moment of the Jubilee seems difficult for many. look to God, Christ opens up the "mvsterv hidden for explain.s, now is the timi> to "renew our dv". olion to Nonetheless, what happened to the pilgrims at the ages" and the Holy Spirit begins a new work within Christ and proclaim his mvsterv of saK alion ' 1 his audience illustrates what ought to happen for us this us. not onlv \\'ith words, but bv our vi'rv li\ es Lent. Lent is a spiritual journey for ever)' Christian This is the journev of conversion that the Jubilee that invites reflection on the great things God has holds out for us this Lent. For the Holy Spirit to begin done for us out of His exceeding Love. Oftentimes, this great work in us, we must stop complaining and we embark on this journey spiritually sick, and we are turn our hearts in prayer. Mother Teresa of Calcutta exhausted before we get started. But when one explained that this requires "a great effort of renunci­ beholds Christ's love, one gains a refreshing vantage ation, of resisting temptations, of combat, persecution, point. Only out the love of Christ can we really eval- and of all sorts of sacrifices. It is not possible to love

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• Por lenitencia y • PI tiempo de Cuaresma mantiene su caracter sacrificio personal. penitencial. Los di'as de penitencia obligatoria • Los Viernes del ano fuera de Cuaresma per- son el Miercoles de Ceniza y todos los viernes de manecen como di'as de penitencia, p>ero cada individ- Cuaresma. uo puede sustituir la abstinencia tradicional de came La abstinencia de came se realizara todos los Viernes por alguna otra practica de sacrificio o pienitencia per­ de Cuaresma. La ley de ayuno y abstinencia se sonal; esto puede ser mortificacion fisica, acto reli­ realizara el Miercoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo, giose, caridad o testimonio cristiano. Estos actos l.a Le\- de abstinencia proliibe consumir came. La ley deben ser considerados como una respuesta minima de ayuno permite solo una comida en el di'a. al llamado de Dios a la pienitencia y a la conversion de • La 1 e\- de abstinencia obliga a todos los mayores de vida. 14 anos. La Ley de ayuno obliga a todos los mayores • Todos los sacerdotes y confesores estan autorizados de LS anos, y continiia hasta los 59 anos. a conceder dispensas a individuos y familias, tanto • Los parrocos y los padres deben poner particular dentro como fuera de la forma sacramental. cuidado en educar a los jdyenes en el yerdadero sen- tido de penitencia y disciplina personal. Mas fre- Esta informacion es ofrecida por la Oficina de Liturgia cuencia al sacramento de la penitencia y la asistencia de la Arquidideesis de Denver. Cuaresma, tiempo de ayuno y abstinencia ACTIVIDADES

La arquidiocesis de Denver publicard util iNo se olvide que puede recibir indul- Close sobre Planificacibn Natural folleto sobre Cuaresma gencias jubilares en parroquias de la Familiar en Parroquia San Cayetano Arquidiocesis!

Listed puede recibir indulgencias jubilares realizan- Para todos aqueilos esposos o parejas que estan La Secretaria de Evangelizacion y Catequesis de la do una pieregrinacion a alguna de las siete parro- proximas a contraer matrimonio que deseen apren- Arquidiocesis de Denver acaba de elaborar un sen- quias designadas por la Arquidiocesis de Denver. der los conocimientos fundamentales de la cillo, espiritual y muy litil folleto que puede ser uti- La peregrinacidn incluye la participacion en la misa Planificacion Natural Familiar, los esposos David y lizado por todos los fieles durante el tiempo o en alguna otra celebracion liturgica (laudes o com- Cristina Banda, ofreceran una exposicion sobre el Cuaresmal en este ano Jubilar. pletas o alguna otra oracion piadosa como el Via tema el sabado 11 de marzo. "Reflexiones cuaresmales para el Jubileo", titulo de Crucis o el rezo del rosario, etc.) O tambien se La exfxjsicion sera en el Centro de Educacion la publicacion arquidideesana ofrece numerosas puede considerar un tiempo de adoracion del Religiosa de la Parroquia San Cayetano ubicado en reflexiones para la Cuaresma y para las lecturas Sanh'simo terminando con la oracion del Padre 4325 W. Alameda, Denver, a las 4:00 pm. dominicales. El folleto esta dirigido a todo fiel de la Nuestro, el Credo y una oracion a Santa Maria. Los espxjsos Banda forman parte de la institucion arquidicicesis, pero puede ser especialmente utiliza- Las parroquias designadas son: La Catedral intemacional pro-vida "Liga Pareja a Pareja Intemacional", fundada en 1971 con el fin de pro- do por lideres y parrocos como un valioso material Inmaculada Concepcion en Denver, la Parroquia Santa Maria en Brush, la parrexjuia Sagrado Corazon porcionar servicios de calidad sobre planificacion para preparar conversatorios y homilias. en Denver, la Parroquia San Pedro en Greeley, el natural de la familia en todo el mundo a fin de fort- LI folleto cuaresmal ya esta disponible en espanol en Santurario de Madre Cabrini en Golden, la aleces los lazos familiares, unidad basica de la I'l Centro L.U.P.E., telefono 303 - 433 - 9013. El costo Parroquia San Esteban en Glenwood Springs y la sociedad. de “Reflexiones cuaresmales para el Jubileo" es de $ Parroquia San Luis en Englewood. 6.

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Aooration/Masses/R osaries Marycrest Retreats: "Women Mystics," Mar. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., cost $25; "Angels in the Life of Jesus," Readers' Bulletin Board Apr. 15, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $25. 303-458-6270. L Rosary for Life, Sat., M arch 18, 7:30 a.m . at Activitirs dficl information Holy Week Discernment Retreat for Young Planned Parenthood 20th & Vine. John 303-691 -921 5. from dtross Nortfiern Color.Klu Men, April 19-23, Mother Cabrini Shrine. Call Fr. John Lager, OFM Cap., 303-433-0298. Pilgrimage Statues Pilgrimages/T ours Pilgrim statues of Our Lady of Fatima spon­ sored by the Ambassadors of Mary will be at the fol­ Medjugorje, May 26-June 2 with Fr. Rocco Porter; lowing homes the week of March 11-18. St. Julian St., Denver, 8 0 2 0 4 or fax 3 0 3 -8 9 3 -5 0 5 6 . June 23-July 1 with Fr. Dan Zimmershied; Oct. 7-15 Bernadette, Lakewood: John & Karen Mauro, COURAGE, group for men and women who face with Fr. Pat Tierney. Call John Gravina 303-795-7709. 5103 Braun St., Arvada; Mt. Carmel, Denver: Dave the homosexual condition or homosexual feelings, and Scandinavia & Russia Cruise, join Fr. Larry & Lucille Havermann, 3800 W. 64th Ave., Arvada; St. desire to promote respect for self and others through Christensen, CM, June 23-July 3. 303-427-5573. Mark, Westminster: Theresa Romero, 1 144 Maple chastity and Catholic spirituality. Call 303-886-5772. Oberammergau Passion Play, G erm any & Dr., Broomfield; Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Switzerland, July 30-Aug. 5. Call Sr. Helen Weber 303- Retreats/S eminars Commerce City: Jennie Ontiveros, 541 S. 3rd Ave., 755 -1 62 7. Brighton; Notre Dame, Denver: Theresa Abeyta, Alaska Cruise, Sept. 9-21. Call Fr. John Gibbons 2505 S. Raleigh, Denver; St. M ichael the 8-Week Group Session for Project Rachel, fo r 303-373-4950. Archangel, Aurora: Doris Gabler, 1173 Niagara woman or man who is seeking healing from a past Italy, join Fr. Bob De Rouen, S.J. and Sr. Agnes Ann St., Denver. abortion, Tuesdays, March 7-April 25, 7-8:30 p.m., JP Gardt, S.C., Venice, Assisi, Rome, Nov. 1-11. Call Fr. II Ctr. Call Mimi 303-715-3205 to pre-register. Bob 303-480-3940 or Sr. Agnes 303-832-4635. G atherings/F undraisers Footprints, a grief support group, will meet Rome and Holy Land, led by Fr. Tomas Fraile Thurs., March 9, 7-9 p.m., St. Anne's Hall of St. Mary's from St. Cajetan Church, Nov. 5-17. 303-477-7863. Lenten Family Fish Bake, Fridays, March 10- Parish, Littleton. Call RoseMarie 303-794-3844. April 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m., K of C Hall, 3800 S. St. James Altar & Rosary hosting Day of Youth/Y oung Adults Windermere St.; Adults S7, under 12 $5. Call Frank Recollection, guest speaker is Sr. Margaret Michaud, 303-798-8915. O.S.B., March 10, beginning with 8:15 a.m. Mass, St. Young Adult Retreat, at YMCA of the Rockies, Babysitting-WYD Fundraiser, St. Vincent de James Church. Please bring sack lunch. Call Liz 303- Estes Park, March 10-12; cost $70. Call Jake 303- Paul youth provide children with dinner, games & 7 5 6 -6 5 4 3 . 715 -3 27 9. movies, 2nd Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. Call Maryel 303- The Trial of Judas Iscariot, play for the First Retreat for Teenagers, QUEST FOR PEACE 744-61 19. Friday of Lent, March 10, 7 p.m., St. Peter's Church, weekends, March 11-12, April 8-9, May 6-7, St. K of C St. Patrick's Dinner Dance, St. Thomas Greeley. Call 970-352-1 060. Andrew Seminary. Call Sr. Elizabeth 303-433-6590. More, Sat., March 1 1; tickets S1 5 each. Call 303-721 - "Let Yourself be Found in God's Love", retreat Family Pledge of Nonviolence Workshops, 7517 or 303-770-9730 for tickets in advance. for people living with HIV & AIDS, March 10-12, March 19, April 16, May 21, at 3401 Pecos St. Call Late Nite Catechism, Off-Broadway Production, Franciscan Retreat & Conference Ctr., 7665 Assisi Hts., Paulette 303-371-4826. benefit for St. Joseph Building Fund, Ft. Collins Lincoln Col. Spgs. For confidential registration information T.E.C. Young Adult Retreat, ages 1 7-24, March Ctr., Sat., March 18, 7 p.m. Call 970-221-4506 for call 303-715-3220. 24-26; cost $75. Call Matt Archer 303-940-1011. tickets. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family YOUTH 2000, lead by Franciscan Friars of the Spaghetti Dinner, March 19, noon-5 p.m.. Planning classes, Spanish language series- M arch Renewal and others, March 31-April 2, weekend Guardian Angels Church; adults $5.50, seniors $4, 11, 4 p.m ., St. C ajetan's Religious Ed. Ctr. C all retreat for ages 1 3-30. Call Katrina 303-71 5-31 78. Children $3. Christina 303-367-1597; Ft. Collins (In English)- "Taste of Heaven", Steubenville of the Rockies Creighton Fish Fry, Creighton Univ. Alumni & March 14, 7 p.m.. Healing Touch Chiropractic. Call H.S. Conference, July 14-16.. Call 303-715-3245. friends are invited, Fri., March 24, 7 p.m., Regis Jesuit Carl 970-225-6502. H.S.; adults $11, children S6. RSVP Ann 303-716- Inquiry Class for Secular Franciscan Order, 1658. Sun., March 1 2, 1 1 a.m., Marycrest Convent, 52nd & CALIX Society, a fellowship of Catholic former Federal. Call Edubina 303-637-0470. Columbine Christian Singles, St. Frances drinkers, open to those in recovery, their families or "Growing Up & the Virtue of Chastity", St. Cabrini, Littleton, Sat., March 11, St. Patrick's Day others affected, 2nd Saturdays, begins with 5:30 p.m. James Parish Hall, Sundays, 1-3:30 p.m. Mother- Potiuck. Call Eileen 303-741-7338. Mass. Call Kay 303-367-9253. daughter sessions: March 1 2 (girls 9-1 2), April 16 (13- Friends in the Spirit, Spirit of Christ, Arvada, HIV and AIDS Ministry, offers spiritual support, 18); Father-son session: March 19 (boys 10-14); cost March 16, discussion, 7:30 p.m.; March 23, testimo­ service referrals and information for people affected by $10/family. To register call Kathleen 303-320-4683. nial, 7:30 p.m. Call Vince 303-467-1962. HIV and AIDS. Call 303-71 5-3287; Embracing Life Vincentian Center Luncheon Lenten Series: New Dimensions, Immaculate Heart of Mary support group meets 1st Mondays at St. Dominic's "It's About Time," March 15,22&29, noon-1 p.m.. Parish, Fri., March 10, 7 p.m., salad bar potiuck/plan. Parish Hall, 29th & Grove St. Call 303-715-3220. Holy Ghost Church. $12/session if prepaid by March mting. Call Fran 303-457-0224. Attention Presentation of Our Lady Alumni, 10, otherwise $15. Call 303-383-1610. "Friends" of Queen of Peace, Archdiocesan the school is sponsoring a Cook Book Fundraiser, send Lenten Scripture Class, with Lawrence Young, Singles Mass, March 18, 7 p.m. followed by Emerald copy of favorite recipe ASAP to school office, 660 third year seminarian, Wednesdays, beginning March Isle Singles Ball; cost $8. Call Kathy 303-745-2215. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Theresa's Church hall. Register St. Ignatius Loyola Singles Group, meets 3rd ASAP 303-344-0132. Thurdays, 7 p.m., Brady Hall. Call Margaret 303- Catholic Men's Retreat, March 17-19, 4 5 1 -8 71 1. Franciscan Ctr., Col. Spgs. Call Fr. John Lager, OFM St. Jude's Singles, support group for separated, 1340 AM K5^\'D Cap., 303-433-0298 or Steve 720-344-2760. divorced and widowed, meet Thursdays, 7 p.m., St. C.m i i o i k : F .\.m i i \ ’ R a d i o "Life's Journey" Parish Mission, led by Fr. Tom Jude's, Lakewood. Allender, SJ, March 18-30, St. Thomas More. Call Jere St. Michael's Singles, M arch 11, W ine Tasting Party 303-770-1155. with Queen of Peace Friends. Marti 303-699-2633. Every Saturday: 5 - 7 :0 0 p . m .

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Must is looking to fill the following positions: litu rgy and litu rgical m usic, and excellent Clerk/Typist, Secretary, Receptionist and eadership, interpersonal and organizational skills supplied! be organized w/good Please send resume to: Telemarketing Manager for 7 a.m. to interested, send fax/e-mail resume with salary Call 3 0 3 -8 5 7 -6 8 1 8 people skills. requirements to: St. Joan of Arc, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church March Specials! 12:30m p.m. Please apply in person Attn: Theresa Zavakos Fax resume: 12735 W. 58th Ave. An/ada, CO. 80002 Earn Extra 10% of Monday - Thursday 9:00 a,m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone 303-420-1232 Fax 303-420-0126 323 Collyer Street $$$! 303-988-7511 e-mail: [email protected] Longmont, CO 80501 SENIORS RESOURCE CENTER Music Director RF.C,TSIg Now Taking Applications Jefferson County seeking committed, Christ on the Mountain Parish is seeking a IMMACULATA PLAZA compassionate persons to work with seniors qualified person to oversee and coordinate 1 - Bedroom Apartment in their homes as homemakers and personal Several positions are NOW available at the Parish Music ministry. Needs to have REGIS UNIVERSITY. We offer excellent Rent based on Income. care providers. Flexible, part-time hours. No background in liturgy, a knowledge of benefits including tuition (or employee, Utilities included. evenings, weekends or holidays. Warm liturgical music and be able to play the piano. spouse and dependents. For information :h supportive working environment, opportunities Must be able to live Please send resume to: Christ on the on available positions, call our 24-hour independently, at least 62 or (or personal fulfillment. For further info, or to Mountain Parish , 13922 W. Utah Avenue, jobline at 303-458-4386 or apply at: Human disabled, and meet HUD income arrange an interview, please call: Mary at Lakewood, CO 80228-4110 Resources, West Hall 140, Regis Univer­ 303-235-6929 or Lori at 303-235-6976 and asset limits. Phone 303.988.2222 Fax 303.986.6956 sity, 3333 Regis Blvd. K-4, Denver, CC Seniors Resource Center is a private, nonprofit service agency helping 80221-1099 e-mail: [email protected] 53010th Ave, Greeley es older residents of Jefferson County and surrounding areas lo maintain iheir e-mail: [email protected] ______dignity and ir»dependerx;e EOE______Visit our Website: www.regis.edu 970-356-0610 YOUTH MINISTER NEEDED Coordinator of Family Life PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST MAINTENANCE Most Precious Blood Parish, Denver, CD is The Dicx;ese of Pueblo-Colorado is seeking a full time Flexible hours - 25-29 hours per week seeking a Youth Director to develop a coordinator to facilitate family ministry within parish Monday through Friday. Some POSITION communities. The energy of the office is focused on comprehensive Youth Ministry program which secretarial work involved. Prefer Catholic Most Precious Blood Parish seeking self- includes spiritual formation, retreats, social marriage preparation/enrichment and family ministry. activities, service activities and Sacramental Experience in program design/implementation, individual or individual with motivated individual w/working knowledge Prepartation. Minimum req.: 3 yrs. exp. BA in research, recruitment & interaction o( volunteers. knowledge of the Catholic Church. Must of plumbing, elec., HVAC, all-around Training and communication skills necessary. Must be Theology, Youth Ministry or related field. be bilingual (English & Spanish). Please repairs. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Salary and benefits neg. depending on Catholic in good standing. Start date is July 1, 2000. experience and education. Send resume & Resumes and request for application should be send resume with salary requirements to Competitive Pay. Send resume or work references to; Fr. Ken Koehler, Most Precious submitted to: Human Resources Department, Presentation of Our Lady Church, experienceto: Blood Parish, 2250 South Harrison Street. Diocese of Pueblo, 1001 N. Grand Avenue, Pueblo. 665 Irving Street, Denver, CO 80204 Most Precious Blood, Paul Davidson Denver, CO 80210 CO 81003 Fax to 719-544-5202 DtADlINf FOnnECCIPIOrRESUWESArCAPPUCATK> 6 IS M A n C M 10.2000 ATTN; Business Manager 2250 S. Harrison St. Denver, 80210 ------IMMEDIATE OPbNlNTGS INTERFAITH COUPLES NEEDED FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC Need A J ob? PRIEST CHAPLAIN TELLERS UNIVERSITY OF DENVER STUDY Patrick C. Hughes is conducting a study with intertaith CALL us... Saint Joseph's Hospital, a 524-bed major tertiary STARTTOMORRCW married couples. Research shows that the incidence teaching and referral center located in Marshfield, VAULT TELLERS GREAT PAY o( interfaith marriages is rising. However, we have P o sitio n s A vailable N o w Wisconsin has an immediate opening for a full time limited information on the communication patterns among these interfaith couples. The study will help us Receptionist...Data Entry...Clerical... Roman Catholic Priest Chaplain. Saint Joseph's is ($8.50-310) understand the communication dynamics of interfaith Accounting...Legal...Word Processing also part of Ministry Health Care, a signifcant, TELLERS BONUSES (S50 - S500) marriage partners. If you are interested in participatmc integrated regional Catholic heathcare system in or want more information, please call rty VAULT TELLERS TEMP SIDE Wisconsin. Join a mulfi-denominational staff of 8 Patrick C Hughes, Dept, of Communication Studies (303) 320-5361 Fax (303) 320-4969 who, in a participative, collaborative and team ALL METRO LOCATIONS University of Denver www.sunnvsidetemps.com oriented approach, deliver quality spiritual services Denver. CO SOME TELLERS EXP. • VAULT TELLERS [email protected] to a broad spectrum of patients, families and staff MAKE THE MOVE 303-871-7427 normally found in such a major hospital setting. CALL 303-861-4115 Director of Hispanic Ministry Looking for The position provides a challenging and rewarding NURSE The Diocese of Madison Wisconsin is currently seeking a Director of Hispanic Ministry environment in which the successful candidate will Director of Professional Health Services of Qualified 10 develop and manage its pastoral care programs. significantly contribute to the spiritual, emotional, Candidate must be lluent in written and spoken English and Spanish, be able lo Health, S.E.T., a non-profit organization Employees? communicate elleclively inler-culturally, and have a knowledge and appreciation of the sacramental and liturgical needs of our oversees three programs which provide a National Pastoral Plan lor Hispanic Ministry. Experience in the administration of a constituents. holistic approach to improve our clients' Advertise in the Hispanic Ministry and an advanced degree in a Church-related field, or equivalent physical, emotional, spiritual health. RN and Denver education and experience, are also required. A competitive salary and compretiensive Marshfield is locatd in the central part of Wisconsin benefit program is provided. Catholic Register! and provides a high quality of life normally Bachelors Degree req'd, MA, associated-with a more rurual location. Pastoral Care Exper. desirable. Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of application to: We Reach 89,000 Director of Human Resources Call (303) 534-8002 new potential Diocese ot Madison In order to be considered for the position, candi­ emioyees every week! for job description P.O.Box 44983 dates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Madison, Wl 53744-4983 Degree in Theology, be certified or eligible for certification by NACC or APC and have previous PASTORAL MINISTER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR hospital -based chaplaincy experience. St. Pius X Parish, Aurora CO, serving 1200 families, is seeking a Full-time, exempt position. Candidate must possess excellent full time pastoral minister with a Vatican II vision. Responsibilities interpersonal, communication, leadership skills, must have We welcome your immediate inquiry into this include adult formation and RCIA, leadership in adult ministries - knowledge of building, custodial and maintenance, grounds, snow opportunity. Please call us toll-free, e-mail your including sick and homebound, seniors and bereavement. Assist removal and preventative maintenance programs. Minimum resume or visit our web site. pastor with spiritual development of parish. Masters in pastoral qualifications. HS diploma, 2 years trades school certification with HR ASSOCIATE ST. JOSEPH'S ministry, theology preferred. Send inquires/resume to: emphasis in building maintenance, i.e., heating, plumbing, A/C, 1-800-221-3733 HOSPITAL Fr. Angelo Ossino painting, etc.. Extemsion 77880 611 Staint Joseph Ave. c/o St. Pius X Parish, Plus 2 years supervisory experience. If interested, please send Email: Marshfield, Wl 54449 13670 E.13th Place, Aurora, CO 80011 your resume to: Fr. John D. McCormick, Attention;; Richard [email protected] EOE Haataja, Director of Administrative Services, Shrine of St. Anne web site: www. By April 22, 2000. For further information call, Fr. Angelo Ossino @ stjosephs-marshfield.org 303-364-7435 Position begins June 1, 2000 Parish, 7555 Grant Place, Arvada, CC. 80002 I H ' JVf k’ ( ATI K i| l( RFCTISTFR M<)r( h H. 7000

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