West Texas PERMIT NO. 44 SAN ANGELO, TX NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID US POSTAGE God talks to Amos ANGELUS Read more in our Just 4 Kids ANGELUS feature. Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas PAGE/13 Volume XXVII, No. 8 AUGUST 2006 Standard-Times’ stance on stem cell editorial ‘troubling’ By Jimmy Patterson a position tantamount to sup- moral battlefield. Editor port of eugenic abortion, “We understand it is a news-

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Source: Official Catholic Directory ©2006 CNS From the Bishop’s Desk INSIDE ... Reconciliation: The sacrament of God’s forgiveness Diocesan Briefs ...... 2 Fr. Ray Wilhelm obituary ...... 3 By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI 1446 Christ instituted the sacrament of Penance for From the Editor ...... 3 all sinful members of his Church: above all for those Diocesan Dates ...... 6 In this YEAR OF RECONCILIATION, I share with who, since Baptism, have fallen into grave sin, and Parish Festival Calendar ...... 6 you more teaching of the Catholic Church on the have thus lost their baptismal grace and wounded Dioce-Scenes...... 7 Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation as given to ecclesial communion. It is to them that the sacrament St. Patrick’s Cathedral ...... 8-9 us in the Catholic Catechism. I encourage all of our of Penance offers a new possibility to convert and to Family ...... 12 people, especially parents with children, to study care- recover the grace of justification. The Fathers of the Just for Kids...... 13 fully what is presented in this article, as it will give all Church present this sacrament as “the second plank [of Coming of Age ...... 13 a better understanding and appreciation of the salvation] after the shipwreck which is the loss of The Back Page ...... 16 Sacrament of God’s forgiveness. (Please See BISHOP/3) Bishop Pfeifer Page 2 AUGUST 2006 The Angelus

The West Texas DIOCESAN BRIEFS Pro Life Mass Registration is limited and informa- Angelus San Angelo Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer Basic Formation Schedules tion can be obtained from each court regent. Official Newspaper of the will celebrate a special Pro-Life Mass Basic Formation Cycle Begins San Angelo Deanery Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Saturday, September 9, at the Prayer Garden, near the Planned Parenthood SAN ANGELO. A new cycle (two years) of Diocesan POSTMASTER: Send all address St. Ann’s welcomes Clinic in eastern part of downtown Basic Formation will begin at St. Joseph Church, San changes to: Midland. Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. Angelo in August 2006. All interested persons are Christian Artist, Sept. 8 WEST TEXAS ANGELUS welcome and encouraged to attend these adult faith MIDLAND. St. Ann’s Church in P.O. Box 1829 formation sessions. This is an opportunity for persons ‘Why Catholic?’ Training Midland will present Christian/Catholic SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 Parishes throughout the diocese who participate in any church ministry but especially ______Recording artist David Kauffman, are in the process of implementing for anyone who catechizes at any level. A commit- Friday September “Why Catholic? A Journey through ment of the two-year cycle is required. There are 8th, at 7:30 p.m., at the Catechism.” Why Catholic? is Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI monthly sessions that begin at 8:45 A.M. and con- St. Ann’s. Husband, Publisher an adult faith formation program father, composer, based on the Catechism of the clude at 4 p.m. Each session includes prayer, input on specific content, reflection time, small and large recording artist and Catholic Church. It fosters the goals music producer, Jimmy Patterson group discussion and journaling. Input and materials of “Our Hearts Were Burning Within David is married to Director of Communications Us,” the U.S. Bishops’ pastoral plan are in English. Small group discussion can be in Editor Leah, and has two for adult faith formation. The pro- Spanish if needed. Each session is $10.00. daughters, Cameron, gram is based on the four pillars of Payment is worked out with the pastor/pastoral coor- 10, and Mia, 4. The the Catechism. Kenneth Grimm dinator. (For more information, call the Office of former six-figure-a- Year 1: The Profession of Faith Kauffman San Angelo Standard Times Education and Formation at 325-651-7500.) year insurance exec- Production Manager What the Church Believes utive’s last CD “Surrender,” was Year 2: The Sacraments released last August. He is in the How the Church BASIC Member St. Joseph Parish fourth season of recording his own Celebrates show for CTSA (Catholic Television of Catholic News Service Year 3: Life in Christ San Angelo Catholic Press Association 8:45 am - 4:00pm San Antonio). He stays busy with his How the Church Lives “family friendly” tour schedule: Friday Texas Catholic News Year 4: Christian Prayer evenings only, both in San Antonio How the Church Prays Year 2006 Aug. 19 - Ministry and across the country. (You can find Published the first Monday following David on Sunday evenings directing The next step in the implementa- Sept. 16 - Personhood 1 the first Saturday of each month and Oct. 14 - Personhood 2 the 6:30 p.m. Mass Youth Choir at tion of “Why Catholic?” is the Nuts Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and at delivered to all registered parishioners and Bolts of Evangelization Nov. 4 - Spirituality 1 in the Diocese of San Angelo. Dec. 9 - Spirituality 2 the 9:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Workshop and the Small Leader University in Guadalupe Chapel.) Formation Workshop. These work- Subscription rate for all others: shops are scheduled as follows: Year 2007 Year 2008 Jan. 6 - Spirituality 3 Jan. 5- Church 1 $10 per year NUTS & BOLTS Feb. 10 - Hebrew Scripture 1 Feb. 2- Church 2 Eucharistic Congress OF EVANGELIZATION Mar. 3 - Hebrew Scripture 2 Mar 1-Sacraments 1 Diocese of Amarillo THIRD CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT Aug. 20: 2-4 P.M., Holy Angels, Apr. 14 - Hebrew Scripture 3 Apr 5- Sacraments 2 Eucharistic Congress San Angelo. SAN ANGELO, TEXAS May 5 - Hebrew Scripture 4 May 3- Retreat August 25-26, 2006 Aug. 20: 7-9 P.M., Sacred Heart, Aug. 18- Christian Scripture 1 Amarillo Civic Center Coleman. Sept. 8- Christian Scripture 2 All are welcome to this celebration of Printed by the Aug. 21: 7-9 P.M., St. Francis, Oct. 6- Christian Scripture 3 unconditional love. San Angelo Standard Times Abilene. 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Daughters Retreat Sept. 22- Mary, Saints & Angels Apr. 12 - Social Note..if interested in $5 BBQ lunch Nov. 17 - Scripture 1 Justice Saturday, send check for number of The Texas State Court of the lunches you are purchasing, with your Catholic Daughters of the Americas is name, address and phone number to: inviting its members to a Texas State The Diocese of Amarillo, Dvlpmt. Retreat at the Christ the King Retreat The theme for the state retreat is Dept., P.O. Box 5644, Amarillo, TX 79117 Center in San Angelo, Texas, September Staying Attached to the Vine: Life in the Questions, call: 800-658-6643 22-24, 2006. The retreat will begin on Eucharist. The presenter will be Father Friday at 5 p.m. and end with Mass on Chuck Gunti, OFM, of the San Jose More Diocesan Briefs/Pg. 7 Sunday at 11 a.m. Mission Friar Community, San Antonio. The Angelus AUGUST 2006 Page 3

From the Editor BISHOP: What we Don’t put off that lunch you can have today By Jimmy Patterson those curves occasionally, and Francis de Sales, the patron saint can do as Catholics when such simple acts are left of journalists. undone, it brings sadness. The people Fr. Ray impacted (From 1) never had the opportunity to really get to Fr. Ray touched many people. over the years are experiencing a The first time I heard one of his huge void today. People like Toni grace.” Iknow Fr. Ray homilies, I equated him to Bustillos, a parishioner at Our 1448 Beneath the changes in discipline and celebration that this Wilhelm as much American legend Fred Rogers. Fr. Lady of Guadalupe, who mar- sacrament has undergone over the centuries, the same fundamental as I wanted to. Ray had Mister Rogers’ calm, veled at his intelligence but even structure is to be discerned. It comprises two equally essential ele- When I heard he reassuring and friendly manner. more so at his depth of compas- ments: on the one hand, the acts of the man who undergoes con- died of a heart He made you want to listen to sion and how Fr. Ray was a guid- version through the action of the Holy Spirit: namely, contrition, attack on his way him. ing light for her and her family confession, and satisfaction; on the other, God’s action through the to San Antonio He loved the people he served upon the death of her father. intervention of the Church. The Church, who through the bishop last month, it sad- Patterson and he was highly educated. And There are a thousand stories and his priests forgives sins in the name of Jesus Christ and deter- dened me deeply, he was one of a kind. like this one, be sure of it. mines the manner of satisfaction, also prays for the sinner and not only because of his untimely I had met Fr. Ray exactly once The next time you say to your- does penance with him. Thus the sinner is healed and re-estab- leaving from this place, but also when I heard that he had offered self “I should call him” or “I lished in ecclesial communion. because I didn’t pick up the up a prayer for me, as editor of should take her to lunch” -- do it. 1449 The formula of absolution used in the Latin Church phone when I should have, and this newspaper, in a morning Jimmy Patterson is editor of expresses the essential elements of this sacrament: the Father of ask him to lunch or have him Mass on the day set aside for St. The Angelus. mercies is the source of all forgiveness. He effects the reconcilia- over for dinner. Life hands us tion of sinners through the Passover of his Son and the gift of his Spirit, through the prayer and ministry of the Church: OBITUARY God, the Father of mercies, through the death and the resurrection of his Son Fr. Ray Stanley Wilhelm, OMI, 74 has reconciled the world to himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us Has gone home to Chant God’s law at Gregorian University in Court in San Antonio and had for the forgiveness of sins; praises - July 5, 2006. June of 1962. He was trans- also been a local Oblate Superior through the ministry of the Church ferred to DeMazenod in several Texas Districts. may God give you pardon and peace, The son of Raymond M. Scholasticate — Oblate College “Fr. Ray was a committed and and I absolve you from your sins Wilhelm and Alma (Dreier) of the Southwest in San Antonio faithful servant of the Church, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Wilhelm, Ray Wilhelm was as bursar and professor in especially as Missionary Oblate Spirit. born on September 1962. Other assign- to Mary Immaculate,” said Fr. THE ACTS OF THE PENITENT February 3, ments included: Assistant Pastor Ed DeLeon, pastor at Our Lady 1450 “Penance requires…the sinner to endure all things will- 1932, in San to Immaculate Heart of Mary of Guadalupe. “He always gave ingly, be contrite of heart, confess with the lips, and practice com- Antonio. After Parish in Harlingen; Pastor to St. 110 percent if not more. He was plete humility and fruitful satisfaction.” graduating from Ignatius Parish in Ranchito; a true confessor, and people CONTRITION St. Mary’s Pastor to Sacred Heart in always felt God’s mercy espe- 1451 Among the penitent’s acts contrition occupies first place. Parochial McAllen, Tex.; Associate Pastor cially in the confessional. He Contrition is “sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin com- School, he went of the Immaculate Conception was an excellent preacher and a mitted, together with the resolution not to sin again.” to St. Anthony’s Cathedral in Brownsville, and good friend.” 1452 When it arises from a love by which God is loved above Junior Seminary Pastor to St. John the Baptist in Fr. Ray is preceded in death all else, contrition is called “perfect” (contrition of charity). Such in San Antonio. He entered the San Juan. by his parents, Raymond and contrition remits venial sins; it also obtains forgiveness of mortal St. Peter’s Novitiate at Mission, In January of 1986 he served Alma Wilhelm, J.P. Wilhelm, sins if it includes the firm resolution to have recourse to sacramen- Tex. in 1951, where he took his as the Associate Director of col- Edwin Wilhelm, E.V. tal confession as soon as possible. first vows on May 31, 1952. lege level seminary formation Tumlinson, his uncles, and 1453 The contrition called “imperfect” (or “attrition”) is also a His philosophy and theology program at St. Edwards Maggie Schlein, his aunt. gift of God, a prompting of the Holy Spirit. It is born of the con- courses were pursued at University, Austin. In 1988 he He is survived by his sister sideration of sin’s ugliness or the fear of eternal damnation and the DeMazenod Scholasticate (now was assigned as Parochial Vicar Mary Oswald and brother-in-law, other penalties threatening the sinner (contrition of fear). Such a Oblate School of Theology) in to St. Louis of France Cathedral Louis Oswald of Houston, TX. his stirring of conscience can initiate an interior process which, under San Antonio. It was there that he in New Orleans, then in 1990 to three nephews, Brent A. Oswald, the prompting of grace, will be brought to completion by sacra- took perpetual vows on May 31, St. Patrick’s Parish in Houston. of Houston, Kelly V. and Stacey mental absolution. By itself however, imperfect contrition cannot 1955. Upon the completion of In 1991, he was Associate Oswald of Houston, Louis A. and obtain the forgiveness of grave sins, but it disposes one to obtain his theology studies, he was Director of San Juan Shrine in Crystal Oswald of Littleton, CO., forgiveness in the sacrament of Penance. ordained a priest by Archbishop San Juan. He then served a six- and his dearest friend the Rev. 1454 The reception of this sacrament ought to be prepared for by Robert E. Lucey at St. Mary’s year term as Pastor at St. Ann’s Frank Montalbano, OMI of San an examination of conscience made in the light of the Word of God. Church, San Antonio, June 1, in Colorado City. In June of Antonio. The passages best suited to this can be found in the Ten 1958. 2000 he was assigned and “Fr. Ray was so special, so Commandments, the moral catechesis of the Gospels and the apostolic Fr. Ray’s first obedience was remained until his death knowledgeable, so educated,” Letters, such as the Sermon on the Mount and the apostolic teachings. in 1959 as a professor at Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of said Toni Bustillos, a parish- THE CONFESSION OF SINS DeMazenod Scholasticate. In Guadalupe Catholic Church and ioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe 1455 The confession (or disclosure) of sins, even from a sim- the spring of 1960, he went to Shrine in Midland. Fr. Ray was and a friend of Fr. Ray. “You ply human point of view, frees us and facilitates our reconciliation Catholic University, in also an Official of the could ask him anything and he with others. Through such an admission man looks squarely at the Washington, D.C., for higher Matrimonial Tribunal of the dio- would tell you, and if he didn’t sins he is guilty of, takes responsibility for them, and thereby education, and in November of ceses of Brownsville, San know, he would find out. He opens himself again to God and to the communion of the Church 1960, he went to the Studium Antonio, and San Angelo. He was so gentle and always such a in order to make a new future possible. Superius Generale, in Rome, was Defender of the Bond of loving and kind person.” (See BISHOP/15) and obtained a degree in canon Marriage for the Texas Appellate Page 4 AUGUST 2006 The Angelus A plan for CJ Ministry: ‘I was in prison, you visited me’ By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI Treatment is better accomplished in the communities Provide criminal justice training for all volunteers, espe- where the offender resides. cially encouraging priest and deacon involvement. To meet the pastoral needs of over 1,100,000 men, The largest and most concentrated group of offenders As we review the prison systems, it is necessary that women and juveniles enmeshed in the Texas criminal is in state and federal prisons, but the most difficult we work to change the culture in the prison system from justice system, a plan is needed to stimulate action at the group to deal with may be the local population, who punitive to rehabilitative, recognizing that public safety state, archdiocese/diocese, and parish levels to reduce the rotate in and out of the county jails, wrought with sub- is not served unless the majority of offenders stabilize trauma within the law enforcement and criminal justice stance abuse and mental illness. This population will their lifestyle free of alcohol and drugs. systems, prevent crime as well as reduce it, improve the likely never go to state prison but will continue to drain There is also a great need for people to work with lives of both offenders and their caretakers and move city and county resources. For example, Travis County parolees to change their life style and do not re-incarcer- toward better public safety. This is the largest defined arrests about 55,000 persons annually, most of who fit ate them unless they are a serious threat to society or population group in Texas with critical needs and the into this category and are repeat offenders. commit another felony. Local parishes need to work most under-served. To address these needs, the Bishops of Texas are work- together, and with other denominations, to provide sup- To impact this population, those negative characteris- ing together for a plan to address the multiple and criti- port groups, material and financial support for needy tics they reflect must be addressed and improved. There cal needs of our brothers and sisters who find themselves paroles. are five major characteristics that 85% of prison inmates behind bars. The Bishops are approving a plan that con- As regards the state level, the Bishops favor estab- have. They: tains the following elements: lishing a maximum 5 year probation sentence which has are school dropouts Assign a criminal justice coordinator with a budget an automatic review by the court at 2 years. This would are abused and/or neglected as children to assist parishes in developing criminal justice ministry. bring Texas law in line with most other jurisdictions. (It are reared in fatherless households Thank God, we already have a criminal justice coordina- can be determined within 2 years whether or not a per- are addicted to or abuse drugs and/or alcohol tor—Deacon Bob Leibrecht—who is doing a splendid son is going to gain control of his/her life.) (Currently, and have no spiritual life lived. ministry of reaching out to the 19,000 who find them- the monthly probation fees are paying for one third of They do not have one or two of these characteristics, selves incarcerated within the diocesan territory., about the cost of the probation system. The current 10 year but they have them all. Additionally, an estimated 25% 8,000 of which are Catholic. probation sentence is used to milk more money for the to 30% of prison inmates suffer from some form of Establish a Criminal Justice Ministry Sunday, to pro- system. This practice is abusive to people who are strug- mental illness. mote better understanding of and greater involvement in gling to succeed.) The current system tends to over incarcerate non-vio- ministry to the offender population and their families. lent offenders who need treatment to stabilize them. Conduct an annual Criminal Justice Conference. (See PRISON/10) Reasons for the decline in the reception of sacraments El Sacramento del perdon de Dios Por el Ministerio de la Iglesia que Dios te conceda el perdón y la paz of reconciliation, penance por Obispo Miguel Pfeifer, OMI largo de los siglos, se descubre una LOS ACTOS DEL PENITENTE By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI misma estructura fundamental. 1450 “La penitencia mueve al En este AÑO DE RECONCILIA- Comprende dos elementos igualmente pecador a sufrir todo voluntariamente; CION, comparto con ustedes más esenciales: por una parte, los actos del en su corazón, contrición; en la boca, As we live out this Year of Reconciliation for our enseñanzas de la hombre que se convierte bajo la acción confesión; en la obra, toda humildad y Diocese, focusing on the Sacrament of God’s mercy, the Iglesia Católica del Espíritu Santo, a saber, la contri- fructífera satisfacción”. Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance, there is general sobre el Sacramento ción, la confesión de los pecados y la agreement that all would benefit from a renewed catech- de Penitencia y rec- satisfacción; y por otra parte, la LA CONTRICIÓN esis on sin, reconciliation, and the Sacrament of onciliación dado a acción de Dios por el ministerio de la 1451 Entre los actos del penitente, Reconciliation and Penance. nosotros por el Iglesia. Por medio del obispo y de sus la contrición aparece en primer lugar. I share here factors leading to the decline in the recep- Catecismo Católico. presbíteros, la Iglesia en nombre de Es “un dolor del alma y una detesta- tion of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance taken Animo a toda nuestra Jesucristo concede el perdón de los cion del pecado cometido con la res- gente, especialmente pecados, determina la modalidad de la olución de no volver a pecar”. from a survey done by the U.S.Catholic Bishops several padres de familia con satisfacción, ora también por el 1452 Cuando brota del amor de years ago. sus hijos, que estudien Pfeifer pecador y hace penitencia con él. Así Dios amado sobre todas las cosas, la cuidadosamente lo que es presentado el pecador es curado y restablecido en contrición se llama “contrición perfec- Factors Leading to Decline en este artículo, porque así dará a todo la comunión eclesial. ta” (contrición de caridad). Semejante un entendimiento y aprecio mejor del contrición perdona las faltas veniales; A less pervasive sense of sin; Sacramento y del perdón de Dios. 1449 La fórmula de absolución en obtiene también el perdón de los peca- General confusion over what is right or wrong; 1446 Cristo instituyó el sacramen- uso en la Iglesia latina expresa el ele- dos mortales si comprende la firme Disagreement with moral teaching of the Church’ to de la Penitencia en favor de todos mento esencial de este sacramento: el resolución de recurrir tan pronto sea los miembros pecadores de su Iglesia, Padre de la misericordia es la fuente posible a la confesión sacramental. Reconciliation experience by other means; ante todo para los que, después del de todo perdón. Realiza la reconcil- 1453 La contrición llamada Confession schedule. Bautismo, hayan caído en el pecado iación de los pecadores por la Pascua “imperfecta” (o “atrición”) es también To address these factors leading to a decline in the grave y así hayan perdido la gracia de su Hijo y el don de su Espíritu, a un don de Dios, un impulso del reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance, bautismal y lesionada a la comunión través de la oración y el ministerio de Espíritu Santo. Nace de la consid- there is a great need for better and clearer teaching about eclesial. El sacramento de la la Iglesia: eración de la fealdad del pecado o del this Sacrament in religious education, and deacons and Penitencia ofrece a éstos una nueva Dios, Padre misericordioso, temor de la condenación eterna y de priests must preach more often about these factors. Also, posibilidad de convertirse y de recu- Que reconcilio consigo al mundo las demás penas con que es amenazado all Catholics are strongly encouraged to study the teaching perar la gracia de la justificación. Los por la muerte y la resurrección de su el pecador. Tal conmoción de la con- Padres de la Iglesia presentan este Hijo y derramo el Espíritu Santo para ciencia puede ser el comienzo de una of the Church about the nature and purpose of this beauti- sacramento como “la segunda tabla (de la remisión de los pecados, te conceda, evolución interior que culmina, bajo la ful Sacrament. I especially encourage parents to discuss salvación) después del naufragio que por el ministerio de la Iglesia, acción de la gracia, en la absolución with their children the teaching of the Church about this es la pérdida de la gracia.” el perdón y la paz. sacramental. Sin embargo, por si beautiful Sacrament, and to make time to go as a family to 1448 A través de los cambios que Y yo te absuelvo de tus pecados misma la contrición imperfecta no celebrate this Sacrament according to the scheduled times la disciplina y la celebración de este en el nombre del Padre y del Hijo del for Confession. sacramento han experimentado a lo Espíritu Santo. (Mira EL OBISPO/5) The Angelus AUGUST 2006 Page 5 Catholic prison ministries prove diverse, are now much in demand

WASHINGTON (CNS) — He said the prisoners have a tem, testified to the value of the Catholic prison ministry programs strong need and desire for the sacra- prison ministry for her. In prison for are diverse, demanding and reward- ments and he sees a real reverence much of her adult life because of ing, as several recent reports in when they kneel and pray. drug addiction, she said the volun- diocesan newspapers illustrate. He said the transition from parish teers have helped her in numerous This May the Philadelphia prison ministry to prison ministry has been ways, notably helping her keep in system named the Philadelphia difficult, but “I’m just as happy as touch with her children, listening to archdiocesan prison ministry its when I was in the parish. And to a her and encouraging her. Deacon Chris Vigliotta poses outside the Suffolk County outstanding volunteer organization certain extent that is my parish now. “I never had anybody take me Correctional Facility in Riverhead, N.Y., in this May 2004 file of the year. Prison is my parish.” seriously, or seriously talk to me photo. Deacon Vigliotta, 63, has served as a chaplain at the Earlier this year Father Michael When he was named to the new about my life before,” she said. She maximum- and medium-security jail for more than 10 years. Scott took up a new post as the first diocesan office, Father Scott had was drawn to the church by her He ministers t o the incarcerated in a number of ways, from full-time director of prison ministry been pastor of St. Mary Parish in experience attending Masses in assisting at weekly Mass to offering a sympathetic ear. for the Diocese of Metuchen, N.J. Perth Amboy, N.J., for 12 years and prison, where “it all felt very peace- In Joliet, Ill., Bishop Stanley G. associated with the parish for 19 ful” in her otherwise chaotic world, Schlarman, former head of the years. she said. Diocese of Dodge City, Kan., has Laura Ford, coordinator of prison Daniella, who did not use her last been engaged in prison ministry for ministry for the Philadelphia name, took instructions from Ford the past three years while helping Archdiocese, told The Catholic and Father Cozzubbo and last fall out in the Joliet chancery as vicar Standard & Times, the archdiocesan received the sacraments of penance for clergy. newspaper, that the Catholic volun- and Communion for the first time. Back in Philadelphia, a Catholic teers who bring fellowship, under- “I wasn’t as angry after I went to couple, Sophie and Jack Weber, standing and support to area prison- confession,” she said. “I found for- coordinate a local support group for ers “are extremely loyal, dedicated, giveness.” families of prisoners and run a pen- faithful Catholics who really see Sophie Weber, 68, explained the pal program for prisoners across the this as a ministry, not just volun- prison pen-pal project in simple country. teerism.” terms. Inmates “are as human as In the Metuchen Diocese, in Vincentian Father Gregory P. you or me,” she said. “Do you like explaining the decision to create a Cozzubbo, archdiocesan chaplain getting mail? I like getting mail. I diocesan office for prison ministry, for prison ministries, said, “It some- like getting cards. There’s no differ- Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski said, “It times seems to me that members of ence.” is crucial for us to be present to our the church are not always aware of The Webers are members of disenfranchised brothers and sis- how much our incarcerated brothers Maternity B.V.M. Parish in ters.” and sisters are in need of their love, Philadelphia. The pen-pal project Father Scott told The Catholic support, prayers and forgiveness.” grew out of the Mary, Mother of Spirit, Metuchen diocesan newspa- He said he was grateful that the Captives Support Group they start- per, that in his first few months in prison system honored archdiocesan ed in 1996 when one of their rela- prison ministry he has had “some of volunteers in that ministry, not just tives was sent to prison. the most beautiful confessions I’ve because it honored “their dedication The support group, which meets heard in 18 years.” to these incarcerated men and in several Philadelphia-area church- In prison ministry “what’s impor- women” but because it would raise es, helps people with loved ones in Father Michael Scott distributes Communion in late February tant is to see the human person, not awareness among other area prison share their experiences and to female inmates at the Middlesex County Correctional someone who committed a crime ... Catholics about the need and value concerns and cope with the prob- Center in North Brunswick, N.J., where he celebrates Mass on and to see Jesus in that person,” he of that ministry. lems that people face when a family Tuesday afternoons. Every third week, he celebrates Mass said. Daniella, 33, an inmate in the sys- member is imprisoned. with female inmates. EL OBISPO: Por el Ministerio de la Iglesia que Dios te conceda el perdón y la paz

(Para 4) responsabilidad y, por ello, se abre de nuevo a Dios y a la misa ni comulgue el Cuerpo del Señor sin acudir antes a la comunión de la Iglesia con el fin de hacer posible un nuevo confesión sacramental a no ser que concurra un motivo grave y alcanza el perdón de los pecados graves, pero dispone a obten- futuro. no haya posibilidad de confesarse; y, en este caso, tenga pre- erlo en el sacramento de la Penitencia. 1456 La confesión de los pecados hecha al sacerdote con- sente que está obligado a hacer un acto de contrición perfecta, 1454 Conviene preparar la recepción de este sacramento stituye una parte esencial del sacramento de la Penitencia: “En que incluye el propósito de confesarse cuanto antes”. Los mediante un examen de conciencia hecho a la luz de la Palabra la confesión, los penitentes deben enumerar todos los pecados niños deben acceder al sacramento de la Penitencia antes de de Dios. Para esto, los textos más aptos se encuentran en el mortales de que tienen conciencia tras haberse examinado seri- recibir por primera vez la Sagrada Comunión. Decálogo y en la catequesis moral de los Evangelios y de las amente, incluso si estos pecados son muy secretos y si han sido 1458 Sin ser estrictamente necesaria, la confesión de los Cartas de los apóstoles: Sermón de la montana y enseñanzas cometidos solamente contra los dos últimos mandamientos del pecados veniales, sin embargo, se recomienda vivamente por la apostólicas. Decálogo, pues, a veces, estos pecados hieren más gravemente Iglesia. En efecto, la confesión habitual de los pecados el alma y son más peligrosos que los que han sido cometidos a veniales ayuda a formar la conciencia, a luchar contra las LA CONFESION DE LOS PECADOS la vista de todos”. malas inclinaciones, a dejarse curar por Cristo, a progresar en 1455 La confesión de los pecados, incluso desde un punto 1457 Según el mandamiento de la Iglesia “todo fiel llegado la vida del Espíritu. Cuando se recibe con frecuencia, medi- de vista simplemente humano, nos libera y facilita nuestra rec- a la edad del uso de razón debe confesar, al menos una vez al ante este sacramento, el don de la misericordia del Padre, el onciliación con los demás. Por la confesión, el hombre se ano, los pecados graves de que tiene conciencia”. “Quien creyente se ve impulsado a ser él también misericordioso. enfrenta a los pecados de que se siente culpable; asume su tenga conciencia de hallarse en pecado grave que no celebre la Page 6 AUGUST 2006 The Angelus

DIOCESAN DATES PARISH FESTIVAL CALENDAR AUGUST 11-12 SEPTEMBER 10 OCTOBER 1 Bishop’s Calendar BIG LAKE BALLINGER 50TH ANNUAL St. Margaret of Cortona St. Mary, Star of the Sea, ST. LAWRENCE AUGUST 6th Annual Family Festival Annual Fall Festival FALL FESTIVAL 15 -- MIDLAND, Our Lady of Guadalupe - Mass at the Shrine, Reagan County North Park Sunday, September 10 St. Lawrence Church 7 p.m. Men’s Softball Tourney: Fri-Sun. Parish grounds. Parish Hall 16 -- ABILENE, Meet with Pastor and Pastoral and Finance Romero Washer Tourney, Sat. Beef fajita dinner (15 miles SW OF Garden City) Councils, Holy Family, 6:30 p.m. Brisket/Fajita Cookoff, Sat. 11 a.m-1:30PM. Barbeque Brisket, German 17-19, Denver Bingo, Fri, 6-8 p.m. Bingo, country store, Sausage Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 19 - Catholic Schools Commission Meeting, 9 a.m. Food, Kid Games, Saturday silent auction, Homemade Uncooked German 20 -- JUNCTION, St. Theresa and Sacred Heart Menard - Free Street Dance, 9 p.m. outdoor games for kids Sausage sold by the pound Confirmation at 11:15 a.m. Auction 1 p.m.: featuring draw- beginning @ 10:30 a.m. 21-22 -- FREDERICKSBURG, Renewal of Vows of Judy SEPTEMBER 3 ings for a handmade quilt Bingo, 12-4 p.m. Auction 2 p.m. SWEETWATER Parish raffle: outdoor grill, patio Silent Auction, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pfeifer, St. Mary’s. Annual JAMAICA 2006 furniture, portable DVD player. Arts & Crafts Booths featuring 23-24 -- AMARILLO, Groundbreaking Ceremony for the 12 noon to 9 p.m. Information: 325.365.2687 items from regional artists Headquarters of the Missionaries of the Gospel of Life and Immaculate Heart Catholic Children's games; Priests for Life Church grounds & Fraley Park SEPTEMBER 17 Local homemade, handmade 26 -- SAN ANGELO, Golf Tournament fundraiser for San Food Booths: Menudo, Tamales, St. Therese-Carlsbad items, various booths, entertain- Angelo Diocese Catholic Schools Hamburgers, Sausage-on-a-Stick, St. Paschal-Sterling City ment, fun for entire family in 27 - ROSCOE, Mass, Noon, St. Albert Fajitas, Corn-on-the-Cob, Turkey Fall Festival the peaceful setting of 28 -- SAN ANGELO, Meeting of Coordinators of Religious Legs, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Ice Knights of Columbus Hall St. Lawrence!! Educators and Youth Ministers, Christ the King Retreat Center, Cream, Lemonade ...... DELI- 3636 N. Bryant 7-9 p.m. CIOUS…..Entertainment: Daniel San Angelo OCTOBER 14 Franco-Mariachi music, DJ Eddie BBQ brisket/German sausage BROWNWOOD Perez and Those Guys Band - get dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Mary Queen of Peace SEPTEMBER your dancing shoes on. Games: (Dinner can also be purchased Fall Festival 2 -- SAN ANGELO, Cowboys Breakfast Football Throw, Ring Toss, Duck from drive-thru at same location. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 3 -- SAN ANGELO, Deacon Retreat, 9 a.m., Meet with Pond, Dart Throw, Gone Fishin, A- Auction featuring donations Food, Fun And More. Deacons and Wives Mass, 10:30 a.m., Christ The King Retreat Hole-in-One, Plinko, Toilet from various merchants and Center. Throw…..don't miss the train ride for parishioners: 1:15 p.m. Please send Festival Info to 5 -- SAN ANGELO, Presentation to the RCIA, 6:30 p.m., the little ones. Silent Auction, Country Store, JimmyLPatterson Holy Angels. Bingo, other games-afternoon. @grandecom.net 6 -- SAN ANGELO, Mass, 12:00 noon, Newman Center. 8 -- SAN ANGELO, Mass, 8:30 a.m., Angelo Catholic School, Sacred Heart Campus; The Honduras-Texas Partnership 8 -- STANTON, Mass, Installation of Father Felix Cubelo as Pastor, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph. The 5th Anniversary of the 9 -- MIDLAND, 9:30 a.m., Prayer Garden, Pro-Life Mass. Honduras-Texas Partnership (Hermanamiento) will be celebrat- 10 -- SAN ANGELO, Mass in honor of the 5th Anniversary of ed on September 10, 2006, at the Partnership between the Diocese of San Pedro Sula, Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Honduras and the Dioceses of Tyler and San Angelo at 11:45 Angelo. The bishops of San a.m., Sacred Heart Cathedral. Pedro Sula, Tyler and San Angelo 10 -- SAN ANGELO, Peace Ambassadors-Dialogue with will concelebrate Mass at 11:45 Youth, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church. a.m. and all are welcome. A 11 -- SAN ANGELO - 9/11 Monument-Prayer Service from 12 reception will follow. noon-12:30 p.m. A Covenant of Partnership was 11 -- BIG SPRING, Meeting and Lunch with the Priests of the completed and signed first in San Midland/Odessa Deanery, St. Thomas, 11 a.m. Angelo, on September 11, 2001. 12 -- ODESSA, Mass, 2 p.m., St. Mary School It had been developed in a series 13 -- MIDLAND, Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. Ann School. of three meetings, the first two of 14-16 -- New York, Wedding which were in Honduras. The Texas -Honduras partnership members include, left to right, S. Malachy Griffin, OP, 17-19 -- AUSTIN, Meetings with theTexas Catholic process of discussion and writing of San Angelo; Letty Velasquez, San Pedro Sula, Honduras; the director of the Conference, Texas Bishops and Catholic Health Assoc. of Texas was facilitated by Catholic Relief school; Lupe Natera, of Tyler, and Jorge Paniagua, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. 23-24 -- Dallas Services. The Covenant was later America of their unity and calling as well.) 25 -- SAN ANGELO, Meeting and Lunch with Priests of San signed again in ceremonies in on them to develop ways of A group of 17 parishioners from Angelo Deanery, Diocesan Pastoral Center, 11 a.m. Tyler and San Pedro Sula. expressing and developing their St. Ambrose Parish in Wall, led by 26 -- SAN ANGELO Presbyteral Council Meeting, 11 a.m. The relationship actually began relationship and working together Msgr. Larry Droll, journeyed to 28 -- BRADY, 6:30 p.m., Confirmation, St. Patrick. several years earlier. After in solidarity. Honduras in June, 2001, to work Hurricane Mitch devastated The leaders of the dioceses of side by side with fellow Catholics 29 -- ABILENE, Meeting and Lunch with the Priests of the Honduras in 1998, the Bishops of Abilene Deanery, St. Vincent, 11 a.m. Texas responded by seeking to in the extremely poor barrio of Texas paired their dioceses with capitalize on the relationship with Chamelecon near San Pedro Sula. the dioceses of Honduras, to assist Necrology -- September the dioceses of Honduras. Since then parishioners from St. with Hurricane Relief. In the Catholic Relief Services was Vincent in Abilene and the parish- 2 -- Rev. Hilarin Lapinski (1994) Diocese of San Angelo, a collec- 4 -- Rev. John Busch, OMI (2003) engaged to facilitate the process. es of Fort Stockton have visited tion was taken up to send to the All the dioceses of Texas were and formed partnership with Our 6 -- Rev. Vincent Daugintis (1990) Diocese of San Pedro Sula. twinned with all the dioceses of Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in 10 -- Rev. James Franchi (1969) Deacon Jesse Guajardo of Midland Honduras in 2001. The process Cofradia, Honduras. Fr. David 10 -- Rev. Leo St. John, OMI (1976) led a family group to Honduras to resulted in the dioceses of San Herrera spent nine months serving 15 -- Rev. Peter Vergauwen (2003) engage in relief support. Pedro Sula, Tyler and San Angelo in that Honduran parish, a very 23 -- Rev. Herman Valladeres (1997) Pope John Paul II promulgated being linked together. (The poignant missionary experience. 25 -- Rev. William Lensing (1978) “The Church in America” in 1999, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City St. Ann’s Parish in Midland has 25 -- Rev. William Cadigan, MSC (1971) a document reminding Catholics provided some financial support, (See HONDURAS/15) 28 -- Deacon Paul Ramos (1990) of North, Central and South The Angelus AUGUST 2006 Page 7

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Christ the King Retreat Center, August 2006 11-13 Deacon's Pre-Aspirancy Retreat 14 Heart of Mercy Prayer Group 15 Feast of Mary's Assumption-Office Closed 17-20 Men's Walk to Emmaus 21 Heart of Mercy Prayer Group 24-27 Women's Catholic Cursillo 28 Heart of Mercy Prayer Group 28 Coordinators of Religious Education, Youth Ministry

Family Day “Family Day -- A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children,” spon- sored by CASA, will be observed Monday, September 25, as a national initiative that emphasizes the importance of regular family activities in parent-child communication. Please make plans to make this day a special observance in your home. Learn more at www.CASAFamilyDay.org

Women’s conference Catholic Charismatic Renewal SAN ANTONIO. The Catholic Evangelization ministry, “Pilgrim Conference, Rome Center of Hope,” will host a women’s conference for those interest- ed. A Catholic women’s conference is scheduled for September 22-23 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, also in San Dee Halbert, parishioner at Abilene’s Holy Antonio. For additional information on either of these conferences, Family and and a member of the Diocesan call 210.521.3377 or visit www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org. Service Committee for Catholic Charismatic Renewal appointed by San Centennial Photos Angelo Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, repre- ROWENA. We want to get a picture of as many couples as possi- sented the diocese in Rome for the ble who were married at St. Joseph. An 8x10 COPY is preferred Pentecost gathering called by Pope with names (including the brides's maiden) and date of marriage. Benedict XVI for the Renewal Movements These can be dropped off at the church office, or mailed to St. of the Church, which consists of the Vigil of Joseph Church, P. O. Box 96, Rowena, Texas 76875 - Attention: Pentecost, Pentecost Sunday Mass and Centennial. We hope anyone who had deceased parents or grandparents married in St. Joseph's will provide us with a picture the weeklong ICCRS (International and information. Catholic Charismatic Renewal) Conference, celebrating the 40th anniver- Prayers Requested sary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Rev. Austin Herrmann, who for 7 years was pastor of Sacred Heart in Coleman, is battling inoperable pancreatic and lung (Photos of Rome courtesy Dee Hallbert, cancer. He now resides in Carthagena, Ohio. He asks that you Spring 2006.) remember him in prayer. Fr. Herrmann, C.PP.S., will be 84 on Aug. 9.

A Thank You From the Holy Land

Dear Bishop Pfeifer! God give you peace. I am in receipt of your check in the amount of $29,742.20 repre- senting the gifts of the people of the Diocese of San Angelo to the Jerusalem Mother Church for the 2006 Good Friday Collection. Your gift will not only assist in the preservation of the Holy Places but will also help the people to whom the Fransiscan Friars of the Holy Land Custody minister. In the name of the friars and those to whom they minister, I express our deepest gratitude to you, Bishop Pfeifer, and to our SIsters and St. Margaret of Cortona Brothers in the DIocese of San Angelo who continue to give most gen- erously to help those in need. May God bless and reward all of you. Confirmation The Good Friday Collection is a Pontifical Collection and is Candidates for confirmation at St. absolutely vital. News reports are received daily about the important Margaret’s of Cortona in Big Lake are from challenges in the Middle East. The Christian community is urgently in need of our help. As you know, we are charged also with the protec- Rankin, Iraan, and Big Lake and are, from tion, physical and pastoral care of the Holy Shrines, which we make left-to-right: Whitney Black, Omar Sosa, accessible to pilgrims. Rocio Cassio, Lucy Veloz, Juan Hernandez, With deep appreciation, much gratitude and a promise of prayer for Amy Martinez, Mark Martinez, Pedro Ortiz, you and the People of God in the Diocese of San Angelo, I am yours Mario Botello, Hervey Botello, Jordan Gonzales, Rachel Ramirez, Tommy Sincerely and gratefully, Gonzales, Armando Ybarra, Adam Zapata Bro. Joe Rogenski, O.F.M. and Nick Hernandez (not pictured). Commissary of the Holy Land-St. Louis Region Page 8 AUGUST 2006 The Angelus The Angelus AUGUST 2006 Page 9 The magnificent beauty of

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Source: www.fordham.edu/ Any Catholic’s trip to New one of the saints honored. The Cathedral’s name- sake, the Apostle of Ireland, Patrick preached and converted all of Ireland for 40 years. He York not complete without worked many miracles and wrote of his love for God in Confessions. After years of living in pover- visit to famed cathedral ty, traveling and enduring much suffering he died March 17, 461. (Catholic Online). EW YORK -- Magnificent. In The Cathedral also devotes much respect to a word. Breathtaking. Our Lady of Guadalupe and in fact the area devoted to prayers said to Our Lady is the largest NThere’s another that’s fitting. of all saints in the cathedral. Stunning. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in The architecture in Manhattan is one of the Manhattan is that and much more, most memorable things anyone can take away a high point for any Christian on a from a visit to the city. Yet still, seeing this mighty visit to New York City. My family cathedral in the middle of modern day architec- ture, across from Rockefeller Center and just a Patterson and I were fortunate enough to few blocks from the cathedrals of modern cultural spend six days in the Big Apple and icons like Donald Trump is a dichotomy of sorts. the Cathedral was definitely one of those sites we But to see St. Patrick’s here, in the middle of will never forget. the hustle and the bustle, is cause for hope that even busy New Yorkers can find time out of their daily schedules and seek solace and comfort in Much like the equally beautiful Shrine of the Immaculate the presence of the Lord. Conception in Washington, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a work of architectural wonder. In it, visitors feel the presence of the Holy Spirit and even though that presence is alive wherever the heart is alive, a setting such as St. Patrick’s seems to Cathedral Facts serve as a place where the spirit is more easily invoked, if that is possible. ! The Cathedral seats about 2,200 people. To experience St. Patrick’s is to experience Catholic archi- ! The exterior length is about 405 feet; the width is 274 feet. tecture without renown in the United States. It is nearly impossible to not feel holy while walking through the inside ! The spires rise 330 feet from street level. .bakerlite.co.uk of this magnificent place of worship, a place that honors ! The architect was James Renwick, an American. The Lady many saints. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of candles can Chapel was designed by another American, Charles Mathews. be lit in honor or memory of someone in the presence of ! The St. Michael and St. Louis altar was designed by Tiffany Continued on Page 9 and Company. The St. Elizabeth altar was designed by Paolo Medici of Rome.

! The Archbishops of New York are buried in a crypt under the As beautiful as St. Patrick’s high altar. Their honorary hats, called galeros, hang from the ceil- is, it is still home to reality, ing over their tombs. in the form of this homeless woman looking for a cool Source: www.fordham.edu/ ! The Stations of the Cross are works of art which won first prize place to rest on a day when Photo courtesy Michael Baker: http://www at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. temperatures would top out at 104 in New York City. VISIONS OF ST. PATRICK. Clockwise from top left, the altar, an exterior shot on a beautiful day in New York; a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe; an interior photo taken from the rear The Pieta is three times larger than the Pieta in St. Peter's, Rome. of the sanctuary, and the cathedral’s columns and stain glass windows. Photos by Jimmy Patterson (except where noted.) Source: www.fordham.edu Page 10 AUGUST 2006 The Angelus Community turns out for Make a Difference Day By S. Adelina Garcia, OSF in the Economy (Poverty); Participants from Midland, McCamey, Eldorado, Wednesday, Violence Sonora, and San Angelo gathered at Christ the King in the Social Retreat Center the week of June 26-30, 2006 to partici- Structure; Thursday, pate in MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY by creating a Violence of War, and small Christian community, learning about the Church’s Friday, Called to be social teachings, reading Scripture, and serving those in Peacemakers need. Dobie and Maria Moser (father-daughter team) Some of the com- were the program leaders. Dobie Moser is Director of ments made include: Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of “I think this is the best Cleveland and Maria Moser is a Jr. High teacher in example of what a Catholic Christian Washington, DC and former Chilean missioner. Volunteers gather to help San Angelo’s Make A Difference Day in June. The week included prayer, learning sessions, working community should with the Boys and Girls Club and Rebuilding be…. I have loved Bishop Pfeifer presided at the closing liturgy with the Together (formerly Christmas In April). Kris King every minute of this week and feel so grateful to have participants and their families. from West Texas Organizing Strategies and Rev. Craig met and worked with so many amazing and talented They were presented with certificates and enjoyed a Meyer from St. Paul Presbyterian Church in San Angelo people.” “This truly was a Christ-filled community.” “I slide show presentation of the week’s activities. were guest speakers. have been to retreats, camps, and events with large The program was made possible by a grant from the The theme of the week was Violence. Each day groups, but this has been the most special one…. We Catholic Extension Society in honor of the late Pope focused on a different aspect of violence in our lives: were like a small family. I will miss everyone, but will John Paul II to the Office of Education and Formation. Monday, Violence in Relationships; Tuesday, Violence have fond memories of this experience.” Italy by way of Ravenna another option for Catholic travelers headed to Rome

By Alexandra Morris involved. Perhaps the best way to describe symbolism of Byzantine art by pointing out Road so you may come up on the breathtak- Byzantine Italy is as an artistic incursion”. that even the octagonal shape of the ing sight of the Romanesque Bell Tower of When a Catholic is visiting the Holy sites Anon. Baptistry means something: it represents the S Apollinare in Classe, AD 534 -- your first in Italy, one often goes from Rome to Eight of the centrally located churches in seven days of Creation and the eighth day of stop. Florence, and then flies home from Milan. the center of Ravenna are named in the rest. In 1996, the Early Christian Mosaics and A different route would take one on to UNESCO declaration of the Heritage Site. Ravenna’s second golden age was presided Monuments of Ravenna were declared a Ravenna, then Padua, and on to Venice. San Vitale and Sant’ Apollinare in Classe, over by Theodoric I. From this epoch we have World Heritage Site. Ravenna is a former The drive over the mountains to the two of the most illustrious expressions of the Arian Baptistry, the Archbishop’s Chapel, Imperial city and the Byzantium of the Byzantine City of Ravenna is lovely and not Byzantine artistry in the world, are in this Theodoric’s Mausoleum, Sant’Apollinare West. (This will be your preview of the terribly long. The city of Ravenna used to northeastern Italian city. The third is Hagia Nuovo and the church of Santo Spirito. The Mosaics of Ravenna considered some of the be a bustling port city, but the Adriatic has Sophia in Istanbul. To fully understand their most illustrious survivor of Theodoric’s realm earliest and finest Christian art still pre- receded, the land has built up, and Ravenna greatness, we recommend you proceed is Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. If you haven’t served. Some Scholars and Art Historians is no longer the bustling port city of yester- chronologically and visit the late Roman already understood how the Byzantines used consider that the mosaics of Ravenna sur- year. churches first. The oldest of these is the mosaics to tell stories, you certainly will here”. pass those of Constantinople, or Venice. “It is not even very often that you hear the Orthodox (or Neonian) Baptistry, which suf- (SOURCE: Bvzantine ltaly by Kristin Jarratt). (Dante, in “The Divine Comedy,” described word ‘Byzantine’ associated with Italy. fers from a malady shared by several other “The iconography of the mosaics is very them as “a symphony of color). You will Certainly not as frequently as, say, local buildings: since its construction in the interesting; the glorification of the Christ pay particular attention to the symbolism “Renaissance” or even “medieval.” After early fifth century, the street level has risen which dominates all of the mosaic work used in the mosaics, as they tell the story of all, “Byzantine” has to do with Byzantium, almost 10 feet. The Baptistry is literally maybe interpreted as an anti-Arian element, the Christian journey and you may be an empire and a city, which later came to be buried in asphalt up to its knees, and this of and the representation of the martyrs is a embraced by the colors and the iconograph- known as Constantinople, and is today course destroys the majesty of its beautiful particularly strong assertion of the Catholic ic style of the early Byzantine Art. called Istanbul. So what do we mean by marble columns and the mosaic-decorated faith,” SOURCE: Prof. Felix Just, S. J. A When you visit, be sure to bring home a religious movement, although all three were arches that join them. wonderful illustrated lesson in fundamental book of the mosaics, to re-remind you of We start our incursion into the intense theology is to go from the Orthodox/ the color and symbolism in this very special Neonian Baptistry to the Arlan Baptistry. place. As a foot note, the border of the rug PRISON: Parish teams needed for visitations When you reach the coastal plain on used in the sanctuary of St. Ann’s, Midland, which Ravenna sits, your driver will turn is a design taken from one of the mosaics in (From 4) There is also a great need to establish right and take you South on the sort of Ring Ravenna. parish teams to visit jails, detention facili- When a person is released from ties, and prisons of both adults and juve- incarceration, it is most important that our niles for spiritual support, prayer and local parishes reach out to receive these teaching, and the reception of the sacra- Over 70,000 items in stock! Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.ó6 p.m. persons to help them make a new begin- ments. In our cities where there are sever- Celebrating 25 years serving al parishes, there is a need for more coop- g‹‚w…À· Saturday ning in society, and do everything to incorporate them into the life of the eration in the selection and training of West Texas Catholics! 9 a.m.ó5 p.m. Church. We need to remember that the people for this ministry. We urgently need Religious Store formerly incarcerated persons have many, more volunteers for the criminal justice 325-653-8011 many needs that have to be addressed. I ministry in our Diocese. I ask that many Out of Town? Call 800-759-1807 [email protected] mention here some of the principal needs: volunteers to step forward and be trained food, clothing, ID cards, bus tickets— for this important ministry. It is not an Rosaries, Jewelry, Statues, Pictures, Plaques, Crosses, transportation, jobs, medical attention easy ministry, but it is a special spiritual often, shelter or funds for shelter, drug and corporal work of mercy. In each per- Sacramental Gifts, Bibles, Books, Candles, Music, and/or alcohol abuse or addiction treat- son that is incarcerated, we always need 624 West Avenue N Greeting Cards and many other items. ment, mental health needs and follow up, to see the face of Christ. “I was in prison San Angelo, TX 76903 Phone orders are welcome! GED or other educational training. and you visited me.” The Angelus AUGUST 2006 Page 11 They Came to a River: A history of San Angelo (Pt. 1)

By Felix Almaraz, Jr. Ph.D Castillo found fresh water pearls in the Spanish men, women, and children, and not occupation. The Franciscans vicinity where we are assembled. mission converts, trudged southward on quickly learned the difficulty of trying to Felix Almaraz is a Peter T. Flaw However, it was not the abundance of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro to El establish permanent missions among the Distinguished University Professor of conchas near the shore, the shells that Paso del Norte where they clustered plains people because of the lumanos’ Borderlands History at the University of enveloped the pearls, that inspired del around Mission Nuestra Seffora de tendency to wander from rancheria to Texas at San Antonio. Castillo and his companions to identify Guadalupe. For 12 years, El Paso served rancheria. Even so, the experience they the stream as the Rio Concho. Rather, the as headquarters of New Mexico’s colony- acquired in the entre rios region later con- Spanish explorers and nomadic Indians remote wilderness of the terrain, situated in-exile. In October of 1587, a delegation vinced Spanish leaders at El Paso del of the plains viewed a river, with sweet far beyond the pale of existing communi- of nomadic Juman Indians visited El Paso Norte that the Rio Grande corridor, hard- water flowing through its channel as a ties in New Mexico, suggested un del Norte to invite Franciscan friars, who ships and reversals the contrary, offered a source of life, of renewal better chance of success than and hopefully of safe pas- the extensive llanos to the east. sage. Long before the Dominguez de Mendoza’s con- United States Cavalry tribution, together with that of established Fort Concho in his predecessors, was in place- 1868 and at least 185 years name geography, some of before Bartholomew J. which, even in modified form, DeWitt constructed his continues to the present. trading post, other immi- In the 18th century, Spanish grants had come to the governors of Texas entertained river as explorers and mis- proposals to blaze roads north sionaries. Texan pride is of San Antonio de Bexar often bruised by the histor- through the Llano Estacado to ical reality that the first Santa Fe, Nuevo Mexico. recorded exhibitions to Three times in the 1780s, penetrate the Rio Concho Pedro Vial, an Hispanicized basin did not originate east Frenchman from Louisiana, of the Rio Sabinas in penetrated the comanche barri- Louisiana in southeastern er in the Llano Estacadoto New Mexico. reach New Mexico. Three Notwithstanding the times he returned by another involuntary exploration of route through El Paso del Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Norte to report on the outcome Vaca between 1527-1574, of his exploratory challenges. and the magnificent pag- The human barrier of eant led by Francisco Comanche warriors, however, Visquez de Coronado that persuaded Texas governors to probed the mystery of the abandon the plan of blazing interior of North America, roads to Santa Fe, and to con- just before the end of the tinue trade and travel along the 16th century pioneer fami- Camino Real to Coahuila and lies and Franciscan mis- then north on the main artery, sionaries occupied and set- Camino Real de Tierra tled New Mexico as an Adentro, to San Jose del Parral, outpost of empire. During El Paso, Albuquerque, and the succeeding 17th centu- finally Santa Fe. Although long ry, ironically described by and arduous, replete with hard- European observers as ship and danger, El Camino Spain’s “century of depres- Real was more reliable and sion” because of a series well-traveled than the route of diplomatic and military through the Caprock blazed by disasters, pioneers in New Mexico estab- Concho, an outer rim of sedentary life. In had founded several missions along the Pedro Vial. Almost a century later, after lished estancias in the humid highlands, search of more pearls,del Castillo traveled Rio Grande, to work among their clan in the end of the Civil War and missions in each of the major pueblos, eastward to the timber line of native vil- their rancherias east of the Rio Pecos. Reconstruction, the United States and a civil town in Santa Fe in the Rio lages that other explorers in the last quar- New Mexico Governor Domingo de Cavalry, reinforced by the technology of Arriba district, and in the arid down river ter of the 17th century would call Los Cruzate appointed Juan Dominguez de the machine culture (repeating rifles, district evolved more missions and fewer Texas. Mendoza to lead a modest entrada into hand-guns and artillery), established a estancias, east and west of the Rio Four years later, from the same region the land of the fumanos, accompanied by permanent presence in the Rio Concho Grande. From out of these settlements, in New Mexico, a third expedition, led by Friars Nicolas Lopez, Antonio de basin. The construction of Fort Concho particularly in the Rio Pecos basin, Diego de Guadalajara, penetrated the Acevedo, and Juan de Cavaleta. The offered a modicum of security to travel- Spanish explorers entered the Llano basin of the Rio Concho. A young soldier expedition meandered in the entre rios, ers, merchants, soldiers, road engineers Estacado (originally called Llano with that expedition, Juan Dominguez de from the Pecos to the Colorado, from and construction crews. Destacado, signifying an outstanding flat- Mendoza, acquired practical experience mid-December 1587 to mid-July 1684; land). In 1629 and again in 1672, exploring the tributaries of the Rio the group compiled abundant detail about In the September Angelus, Part 2 -- Franciscan friar Juan de Salas wandered Concho. the flora and the fauna of the region. Honoring two Angelas. eastward to the Rio Colorado where he In 1680, the Pueblo Indians revolted in They supplemented their meager meals attempted to evangelize the lumano New Mexico. The surivors of the rebel- with buffalo meat. Dominguez Indians. Next, in 1650, Captain Diego del lion, estimated at nearly 2,5OO, including deMendoza’s objective was exploration, Page 12 AUGUST 2006 The Angelus FAMILY Our society simply must honor our children’s potential By Antoinette Bosco we must as a society recognize the tal- Behind" bill was passed. But touting a income families. ents and brilliance of our young ones. program is one thing and examining its One other problem looms when it Some poems were sent to me this And no surprise, for they already have true success is another. As Arthur T. comes to our children's education, one week, beginning with: experienced a world full of brain stim- Costigan, an assistant professor of edu- I confronted when I was a human “A twig that was once on a pine tree ulation, what with television, the cation at Queens College, wrote in a rights commissioner on Long Island in "One hundred grains of sand Internet and an entire range of tech- letter to the Times, "We have been in a the 1970s. Too many children go to "Some water from a waterfall nologies. Whenever I talk to parents neoconservative era of education that bed hungry and have little or nothing to "I held them and let them flee these days they comment on how much stresses cramming facts into kids' eat when they wake up. In January, a "as I opened my hand brighter their children are than the par- heads, sees learning as skills and drills, report in Parade magazine showed that "to let them all fly into ents were at a similar age. and tests children mercilessly. The this still is a disgraceful problem. The "nature's grasp." Society needs to focus on giving our problem is that this is simply not the publication said, "Every day in this It was written by my 9-year-old children -- all of them, from the inner- way children learn." nation, more than 13 million children grandson John Peter Bosco, and I went city poor to the wealthy -- the educa- I have heard some people say that we don't get enough food." through a number of emotions, like tion that can bring out the gifts each need to put more money into educa- It's hard for a child to hit the books pride, surprise and joy that a child so has. tion, while others say that the govern- when the stomach is growling. young could have such a vision of You might ask, Isn't this being done ment is spending plenty on it. But Some poems from my grandchild nature. I, too, had written poetry, in our nation? Not according to some guess what accounted for the biggest made me think again about our greatest beginning at age 9, but not like this. recent reporting. A mid-July New York cuts in the latest Congressional budget treasures -- our children -- and our My first one was an utterly uncharm- Times editorial said, "American bill? Student aid. Some $12.7 billion of responsibility to ensure that they are ing: schoolchildren are performing at the savings, or 32 percent of the cuts, treasured, not only in love, but also in "I have a baby brother, mediocre levels in reading, math and came from the federal student loan pro- the tax money needed to provide them "His hair is golden brown, science -- wherever they attend gram. About 70 percent of the savings with an education that will launch them "He cuddles up to mother, school." in student aid "comes off the backs of into adulthood. "Until she puts him down." We've heard the mantra from the students and their families," Rep. --- Wow, enough of that! White House about leaving no child George Miller, D-Calif., said, express- Antoinette Bosco is a columnist for So what am I driving at? Simply, that behind ever since the "No Child Left ing concern for low- and middle- the Catholic News Service.

Your Family Grave illness of a spouse true test of marriage By Maureen Pratt sick spouse and in how the healthy glory in caregiving, no tangible spouse views his or her "better reward. But selflessness is an inte- Of all the stresses that can rup- half." These can erode the attraction gral part of our Christ-centered lives ture a marriage, the serious illness married people feel for each other. and a worthy attitude, especially in of a spouse is certainly one of the The divorce rate among couples caregiving. This is demonstrated, gravest. where one spouse becomes chroni- among other ways, by how someone Chronic or catastrophic illness cally and/or seriously ill is thought gives time and energy and in what, can change by many health care professionals if anything, someone expects for the dynamics to be above the already high norm favors and graces granted. of a relation- in the United States. Illness can be very expensive. ship, putting Anecdotally, as a patient advo- Responsible financial prioritiza- greater stress cate, I have witnessed a number of tion is a key skill especially need- on caregiving divorces after a spouse is diag- ed when illness enters a relation- instead of a nosed with lupus. ship. Keeping insurance coverage, more equi- Are there coping skills that can bet- including health and disability table division ter assure the success of a marriage policies, current is part of this. So, “You said bring home hamburger, of familial into which serious illness enters? too, is spending responsibly, with sausage and cheese.” responsibility. Pratt According to many couples I've consideration for others. Health care spoken with, there are. Care for one's own health shows © 2006 CNS costs and lost productivity can A healthy attitude toward illness respect for life. This includes bring monetary distress, even is one of the first indicators that keeping up with regular checkups financial ruin, to a couple, espe- someone can cope with a spouse's and engaging in healthful activi- cially with a long-term illness. diagnosis. Is illness considered a ties to maintain a good level of Life plans of a married couple weakness or an indication of a emotional, physical and spiritual Answers can be derailed if an illness leaves flawed character? Is illness a part well-being. a spouse infertile or changes his or of life that can and should be Sometimes, the marriage can Answer: her energy level so drastically that addressed with maturity and a become consumed by the illness. work or leisure activities become desire to care? The ill spouse needs to remain an God so loved the world. impossible. Compassion and respect are active participant in the marriage, Alterations in physical appear- essential to facing the daunting supporting and respecting the ance -- weight gain, hair loss, task of caregiving. muscle atrophy -- can bring Selflessness is an unsung, but changes in the self-esteem of the important virtue. There is usually no (See PRATT/15) The Angelus AUGUST 2006 Page 13 JUST 4 KIDS God talks to Amos The Lord called Amos, a to make measurement. shepherd who lived in Judah, to "What do you see, Amos?" speak to the people of the Lord asked. Damascus, Philistia, Tyre and "A plummet," Amos replied. Edom. Amos used the words of a The Lord held the plummet out shepherd that he knew the peo- for Amos to see and said: "See, I ple would understand. He only will lay the plummet in the midst hoped they would listen. of my people Israel; I will forgive "The Lord will roar from Zion," them no longer. The high places READ MORE ABOUT IT Norfolk in England. he said, "and from Jerusalem of Isaac shall be laid waste, and She started to build a church and raise his voice: The pastures of the sanctuaries of Israel made Amos 1, 7 a community of religious maidens, the shepherds will languish and desolate; I will attack the house of Q&A but she died before her work was the summit of Carmel wither." Jeroboam with the sword." 1. What did God say about King completed. She was buried in a Jeroboam? church cemetery. Fifty years later, Sometimes Amos would hear Amos repeated this prophecy 2. What did Amos do before he her body had not decayed, and her the words of God he was to wherever he went, and eventually became a prophet? remains were buried in a new repeat, other times he would see it reached Amaziah, one of the churchyard. An underground stream visions. He saw a swarm of priests who served King Jeroboam. BIBLE ACCENT: flowed from the site of her original burial place, and it was named locusts that devoured the crops "Amos has conspired against In the Book of Matthew, Jesus Withburga's Well. She died in 743, before they were harvested. Amos you here within Israel," he told taught the disciples the Lord's and we remember her July 8. pleaded with God on behalf of the king, "the country cannot Prayer as one example of how to Israel: "Forgive, O Lord God! How endure all his words." pray. KIDS' CLUB: The church has other prayers to Share your thoughts on this can Jacob stand? He is so small!" Then Amaziah went to speak to help us, such as the Gloria, prayers week's Bible story with family and The Lord heard Amos' prayer Amos. "Off with you, visionary," he of contrition and prayers for the sick. friends by writing an essay in and changed his mind. "It shall commanded, "flee to the land of God wants us to tell him about our response to this question: not be," he said. Then Amos saw Judah! There earn your bread by fears, our hopes and our needs. We How do you keep up with should show our love for him when your religious education when school fire. Smoke filled the air, and prophesying, but never again proph- we pray and we should be thankful and religious-education classes are flames burned the ground. Again esy in Bethel; for it is the king's for everything he has done for us. closed for the summer? Amos pleaded with God. "Cease, sanctuary and a royal temple." Prayer is an important part of O Lord God! How can Jacob Amos replied, "I was no every Mass, and we should make it PUZZLE: an important part of every day. Circle every third letter, starting stand? He is so small!" prophet, nor have I belonged to a with G, to find out why God sent his son Again the Lord heard Amos' company of prophets; I was a SPOTLIGHT ON SAINTS to Earth. See John 3:16 for a hint: prayer. "This also shall not be," shepherd and a dresser of St. Withburga he said. sycamores. The Lord took me Withburga was the youngest of Y P G I R O T R D H H S M V O several sisters who devoted their A Q L W H O D P V T I E F J D The third time Amos saw the from following my flock and said lives to the service of the Lord. She K A T U T H Y O E Lord God standing by a wall with to me, 'Go, prophesy to my peo- spent many years in prayer and soli- W O W L E O N B R A I L R E D a plummet in his hand with which ple Israel.'" tude near the coastal village of

Coming of Age Long-term satisfaction over short-term happiness By Erick Rommel was perfect. The flower arrangements recognized for five years of service. That ter opportunity or a return to school for Catholic News Service were far from great. Although they added number was half for those who have further education. Other times the reasons to the atmosphere and looked wonderful, worked 10 years, and halved again for 15- are trivial: They can't get along with a co- I attended an employee appreciation they prominently featured lilies which year employees. When 20-year employees worker, their office is too hot or they lunch recently. The food was great, the always make me sneeze and cough. But, I were honored, only one name was called. don't like their parking space. time away from the job was great, even digress. It didn't surprise me that only one per- In a world where personal happiness the speeches from those in charge were Toward the end of lunch, after everyone son had served for two decades. It sur- ranks almost as high as financial gain in great; you could tell they cared about had eaten and enjoyed their fair share of prised me that I wasn't surprised. the measure of success, is it any surprise those of us responsible for carrying out dessert, employees who had reached People leave their jobs all the time. that people are always looking for oppor- their visions. milestone anniversaries were honored. Sometimes, the reasons are legitimate: a tunities with more of both? To be honest, though, not everything Approximately one dozen people were family move to another city or state, bet- (Please See AGE/15) Page 14 AUGUST 2006 The Angelus Family ecstatic as son is drafted by the New York Mets By Richard Sokerka Dziuba, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic News Service Parish in Wayne, set several records while in college and graduated in May as Babson’s all-time leader in homers, WAYNE, N.J. (CNS) — Forgive Carol Dziuba, the doubles, runs, RBIs, walks, total bases and slugging per- soloist and organist at the 8 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of centage. the Valley Church in Wayne, if she is tempted to play He is also a top-notch defensive catcher, committing “Meet the Mets” and starts a singalong with the assem- just two errors and three passed balls while throwing out bly. 28 base runners the last two seasons. He was selected to That’s because she can’t get that tune out of her mind the all-conference first team for three straight seasons, since her son, Teddy, was drafted June 7 by the New was chosen to play in the conference all-star game at York Mets in the 33rd round of the 2006 Major League Fenway Park in Boston this year, and played in the Cape Baseball amateur draft. Cod Baseball League last summer. Dziuba, 21, signed a contract with the Mets June 11 “This is a great achievement for Teddy and a source of and will begin his professional career close to home with pride for the entire community,” said Matt Noone, his the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Cyclones, one of the Mets’ minor coach. “Teddy has worked tirelessly to make himself and league affiliates. the program better. He is an extremely talented and com- “He was very emotional when he phoned his dad after petitive player and we are excited that he will be able to his name was called in the draft,” his mother said. “Both continue his baseball career as a member of the Mets.” of them were in tears, as this is a dream he’s had for a The entire Dziuba family is looking forward to driving long time — to play baseball at the next level. to Brooklyn this summer to watch him play. “My husband, Ted, is a huge baseball fan and has been “Teddy is a good person and I’m most proud of his a tremendous guiding force for Teddy through the years, kindness and humility. He knows that every moment of rarely if ever missing a game and tirelessly taking him to this opportunity is a gift and he isn’t taking any of it for practices, tryouts and the batting cages,” she said. granted,” said his mother, who has played and sung in Dziuba, a catcher who hits left-handed, said he has more than 50 diocesan churches. been playing the position since age 9 in Little League, She is also the organist at St. Francis Church in when his dad, who coached him, asked if he wanted to Wanaque and St. Bonaventure Church in Paterson, as catch. Dziuba said when he was drafted he was especial- well as artist in residence for Father Edward Lambro’s ly happy for his father. “For me and him to have this day Teddy Dziuba, 21, was drafted by the New York Cathedral Concert Series at St. John Cathedral in is something special,” he said. Mets. His family, that attend Our Lady of the Valley Paterson. A tri-captain of this year’s team at Babson College in Church in Wayne, N.J., is ecstatic. If her son ever gets the call to play at Shea Stadium, Massachusetts, Teddy Dziuba became the first position newspaper of the Diocese of Paterson. “I had been told the home of the Mets, don’t be surprised if Carol Dziuba player in the school’s history to be drafted. “It was a by the Mets that I would be drafted and when my name realizes her dream and is at the organ playing “Meet the huge relief when I was selected,” he told The Beacon, finally popped up I was ecstatic.” Mets” as her son takes the field.

Corporations introduce workplace chaplain programs HOW TO HELP The following are Catholic aid agencies appealing for SPRINGDALE, Ark. (CNS) — tions such as Corporate Chaplains of toral ministry and walk alongside donations to assist those in need in the Middle East. Across the United States and over- America of Wake Forest, N.C., and the hurting, the broken — and just seas, there is a growing trend in Marketplace Ministries of Dallas for offer some grace and love.” CATHOLIC NEAR EAST CATHOLIC AGENCY FOR large corporations and smaller busi- chaplains. 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In ditions but in terms of cultures and Romero Close, Stockwell Road ministers in the corporate world is a addition to these full-time corporate linguistic abilities.” Among them are CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES London SW9 9BR, United Kingdom. relatively new concept. Companies chaplains, there are 126 part-time 60 Caucasians, 42 Hispanics, 18 (888) 435-7277 Earmark funds “Middle East Emergency are hiring or contracting with chap- chaplains available to employees at African-Americans and four Asians, lains as a way to address employee Tyson plants in the United States, he said. Fifty-one are bilingual and 11 www.crs.org Appeal.” issues, including mental health, Canada and Mexico. are women, added Gonzalez, who is Catholic Relief Services retention rates, productivity and Gonzalez, in charge of the western bilingual. P.O. Box 17090 CARITAS AUSTRALIA morale. division, took the position in When the chaplains are at Tyson Baltimore, MD 21203-7090. (from Australia): 1800-024-413 One of the largest American com- February after serving as clinical plants, they are there to walk the pro- Earmark funds “Middle East Crisis Response.” www.caritas.org.au/newsroom/2006/ panies, Tyson Foods Inc., with corpo- coordinator of the pastoral care pro- duction lines and check on the 20060719.htm rate offices in northwest Arkansas, gram at All Children’s Hospital in employees. CANADIAN CATHOLIC Caritas Australia,19 MacKenzie St. now has a chaplaincy program that St. Petersburg, Fla. White was a pas- “It is amazing what happens when ORGANIZATION North Sydney, 2060 Australia serves employees in 81 plants and tor in a Baptist church in Kentucky people get to know you and trust FOR DEVELOPMENT 161 locations. Tyson is the world’s for 20 years. you. One little conversation of ‘how AND PEACE TROCAIRE largest processor and marketer of “Tyson did a national search for are you today?’ and other things (from Canada) (888)-664-3387 (from Irish Republic): 1850-408-408 chicken, beef and pork. this position and I saw their ad,” come out,” he told the Arkansas www.devp.org/testA/donation.htm (from Northern Ireland) 0800-912-1200 Workplace chaplaincy programs said Gonzalez, who has master’s Catholic, newspaper of the Little Development and Peace www.trocaire.org/howyoucanhelp/ also exist at Coca-Cola Bottling Co., degrees in divinity and pastoral min- Rock Diocese. “People talk to us 5633 Sherbrooke St. howyoucanhelphome.htm#post the Federal Bureau of Investigation istry. “When I first saw it, I said this about a variety of issues.” East Montreal, Quebec, H1N 1A3. Trocaire, 12 Cathedral Street and other major employers. Some is me. It is a position where you Earmark funds “Lebanon” or “Mideast.” Dublin 1, Ireland. companies contract with organiza- recruit, train, supervise, provide pas- ORGANIZATION — telephone number — website — mailing address ©2006 CNS The Angelus AUGUST 2006 Page 15 EDITORIAL: Church firmly against embryonic research (From 1) segregate federally funded projects from take the time to read it carefully, you will the embryo,” Pfeifer said. “The Catholic those underwritten by other sources.” read that it states that Bush’s veto of the Church totally favors scientific research come out against the president’s veto,” Both Archuleta and editorial page editor Ty bill was a return to status quo on the issue that uses moral means to enhance human saying that in doing so, the newspaper was Meaghan said in the August meeting they of stem cell research. We happen to think life. Presently, the most promising research standing on the side of the destruction of were personally pro-life and the paper has in the bill struck a good balance in two in this area is by using adult stem cells.” embryonic stem cells for research. the past published pro-life pieces. Although regards: one, it provided some legal guid- The Standard-Times position on Mr. Archuleta, in a meeting with church offi- editorials weren’t presented at the meeting, ance on how research would be done and Bush’s veto would also seem to run cials August 3, said the president’s veto Archuleta invited church officials to conduct it placed limits to what researchers could against the American norm in thinking. A would do nothing to halt private funding of a search for the previously published pieces do with embryonic cells. As things exist recent poll conducted by the U.S. embryonic stem cell harvesting, saying pri- supporting the newspaper’s stance. now there are no guidelines.” Conference of Catholic Bishops showed vate donors might increase in numbers fol- Archuleta said the newspaper’s editorial During his pontificate, John Paul II called that only 39 percent of Americans support lowing the veto. was simply a “continuation of past pub- the harvesting of embryonic stem cells for embryonic stem-cell funding. “The veto leaves in place a troubling sta- lished positions and that it served to pro- medical research “eugenic abortion.” tus quo,” the July 25 editorial contends. vide more clarity on the matter.” “The church stands squarely against “Centers now conducting research have to “We stand by the editorial, and if you embryonic stem cell research that destroys HONDURAS: Schools also working in mission partnership (From 6) in Honduras. St. Joseph and St. Anthony Parishes of Odessa Partnership. are entering into a partnership with Triumph of the Holy The basis, however, is the relationship, which is experi- had groups go to Chamelecon in 2005 and 2006. Other Cross Parish in Baracoa, Honduras. enced best by visiting one another. As Mother Theresa once individuals and small groups from the San Angelo Diocese Meanwhile, parishes in the Diocese of Tyler are establishing said: have visited in Honduras and several persons from links with parishes in Honduras, as is Bishop Gorman High Our work should not be superficial but deep. We must Honduras have visited the Diocese of San Angelo. School of Tyler and a corresponding Catholic School in reach the heart. The Catholic Campus Ministry, the Newman Center, at Angelo Honduras. To reach the heart we must do – State University, led by Sr. Malachy Griffin, OP, organized a The Partnership expresses the unity of Catholics in Christ. Love is proved in deeds. group to go to San Pedro Sula to meet their fellow students and A vital part of the relationship is the call to pray for one People are more attracted by what they see than by professors in 2002. Then a group of students and professors from another. The Partnership will also bear fruit in deeds of sol- what they hear. Honduras came to San Angelo in 2004. The exchange was mutu- idarity, mutual sharing and advocacy for one another. Each If people wish to help, let them come and see ally enriching. November, a collection is taken up in the Diocese of San the reality is more attractive than the abstract idea. Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of San Angelo Angelo to be shared with the Diocese of San Pedro Sula; are attempting to establish communication with counterparts this gives everyone the opportunity to be involved in the AGE: Study long-term happiness vs. short-term happiness (From 13) and financial security in order to provide your own quest for happiness and finan- and, quite honestly, the walk from your spiritual and emotional support for those cial success. car to your office is probably the most There are some people who don't chase who choose not to. They don't choose Those who choose to be content with exercise you'll get all day. these elusive and rarely obtainable goals. their ministry or where they minister, and their life as it is rather than what it could In considering my future, I've set the They choose a path as young adults and a vow of obedience prevents most from be, whether it's ministering in a church or goal of being that one person who is hon- remain faithful their entire lives. Some saying no. selling stock on Wall Street, learn that ored for 20 years of service in my job. I call them committed, others say they If you have an opportunity, speak to momentary inconveniences that cause dream that many others who started their should be committed; everyone calls those you know who have entered reli- unhappiness are often short-term issues, employment the same time I did are by them "Father" or "Sister" or "Brother." gious life. Ask them why they allow not long-term problems. You'll patch up my side. Those who commit to a religious voca- someone else to decide where they work that relationship with a co-worker, the I just hope the flower arrangements are tion set aside their personal happiness or live. The answers may help you in air-conditioning eventually will be fixed artificial. PRATT: Faith, humor, desire to grow key in combating illness (From 12) with illness. Some marriages blossom their marriages' continued success. Many, ers in health can indicate how they may under pressure, fueled by a determination too, view their lives together not as a series handle their lives together in sickness -- needs of his or her spouse, taking appro- to stay together and a commitment to of goals, but as a journey, and they more and help them find the blessings in the priate care of health matters and avoiding respect, love and learn from each other. willingly take the good with the difficult. midst of the challenges. activities or attitudes that can undermine Many couples cite a shared faith, sense From the altar onward, illness is unpre- possible healing. of humor and desire to grow, both person- dictable. But the character of the individ- Maureen Pratt writes a health and wellness There can be positive benefits to living ally and together, as elements that ensure ual spouses and the way they relate to oth- column for the Catholic News Service. BISHOP: Confession to a priest integral part of sacrament (From 3) sins sometimes wound the soul more Communion, even if he experiences deep sins) is nevertheless strongly recommend- grievously and are more dangerous than contrition, without having first received ed by the Church. Indeed the regular con- 1456 Confession to a priest is an those which are committed openly.” sacramental absolution, unless he has a fession of our venial sins helps us form essential part of the sacrament of 1457 According to the Church’s com- grave reason for receiving Communion our conscience, fight against evil tenden- Penance: “All mortal sins of which peni- mand, “after having attained the age of and there is no possibility of going to cies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and tents after a diligent self-examination are discretion, each of the faithful is bound confession. Children must go to the progress in the life of the Spirit. By conscious must be recounted by them in by an obligation faithfully to confess seri- sacrament of Penance before receiving receiving more frequently through this confession, even if they are most secret ous sins at least once a year.” Anyone Holy Communion for the first time. sacrament the gift of the Father’s mercy, and have been committed against the last who is aware of having committed a mor- 1458 Without being strictly necessary, we are spurred to be merciful as he is two precepts of the Decalogue; for these tal sin must not receive Holy confession of everyday faults (venial merciful. Page 16 AUGUST 2006 The Angelus The Back Page PBS documentary walks viewers through Old Testament By Harry Forbes with a knowledgeable guide, and then rec- Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, near The boyish Feiler seems to vacillate Catholic News Service ommends a local archeologist named whose salty deposits the sinful cities of between unquestioning belief that the bibli- Avner Goren. Sodom and Gomorrah might have existed. cal events took place where he’s standing, NEW YORK — Jewish author Bruce The intrepid duo sets out for the Garden At Mount Ararat, a Turkish guide named and slight skepticism. At the very least, he Feiler sets out to follow the path of the of Eden, and seems to find the place the “Parachute” brings him up the mountain, finds satisfaction in knowing the writers famous characters and explore the great- Bible’s writers had in mind, on the banks and to Feiler’s intense disappointment were inspired by those locales to write the est stories of the Good Book in the loca- of the Tigris and Euphrates, not the lush refuses to reveal Noah’s ark, which the sacred text. A look at the Dead Sea salt tions where they actually might have hap- “English garden” Feiler always imagined, guide claims to have found. Feiler rumi- deposits, for example, dramatically evokes pened in the intriguing three-part but a watery paradise. He makes a con- nates on such details as how the animals the unfortunate fate of Lot’s wife. “Walking the Bible,” to be rerun on PBS vincing case that the biblical image of would have been arranged on the boat, The hour concludes with a visit to stations Fridays, 8-9 p.m. CDT beginning creation would have had to come from and such literal matters as how the manure Jerusalem’s Temple Mount — revered by Aug. 11 (check local listings). Mesopotamia. would have been managed on a vessel that Christians, Jews and Muslims alike In the first installment, Feiler approach- Forging on, he journeys to Mount may have been half the size of the Titanic. (though Muslims are now barred from es a distinguished archeologist, Trudy Ararat, a volcano said to be the highest He travels to the place he believes admittance) — and Feiler says his is the Dothan from Hebrew University, who point in the Middle East — where Noah’s Abraham was born, and to Haran, where first Western crew to be allowed to film sagely advises him it’s essential he travel ark is said to have come to rest — and the he was enjoined to go forth. there in many years. Autobiography offers glimpse of life in a minor seminary

“Seminary Boy,” by John Cornwell. Doubleday (New York, 2006). 328 pp., $24.95.

Reviewed by Brian T. Olszewski Catholic News Service

There was a time when parents, partic- ularly mothers, prayed that at least one of Nicolas their sons would become a priest. One Cage can’t be sure if Kathleen Egan Cornwell prayed for this, but her second oldest son, John, considered it and pursued it. That Stone’s ‘Trade Center’ focus may time of consideration and pursuit is the subject of this autobiographical narrative. be too narrow, disappointing While each person’s story is unique, it is quite possible that any boy who attend- ! “World Trade Center” opens Wednesday, Aug. 9 ed a minor seminary during the ‘40s, ‘50s NEW YORK (CNS) — On Sept. 11, 2001, it seemed inconceivable — particularly to those and ‘60s might know people similar to living in New York City — that Hollywood would dare make a film out of such tragedy, or at those Cornwell encountered during his least not for many years to come. But now, a mere five years later, comes the second such seminary days. The classmates with major release of the year. whom he studied and lived and the dered due to poor preparation for the It was with relief that we noted how well “United 93” (about the hijacked flight brought “profs” — as a seminary’s faculty mem- level of study demanded at the seminary. down by brave passengers over Pennsylvania) avoided exploitation with its dry, documen- bers were called — who taught and who He deals with the questions and doubts tary-style approach, and a no-name cast. about sexuality and sin that were part of “World Trade Center” (Paramount) does not feel exploitative either, but with its ad cam- provided emotional, academic and spiri- tual formation may all seem familiar. Catholic male adolescence, including the paign showing the twin towers looming large over its two protagonists, and director Oliver sexual advances of some of his class- Stone’s reputation for epic stories, some may be disappointed by the narrow focus here. This is an excellent coming-of-age For at heart, this is a true-life rescue narrative, resembling, in its essentials, many we’ve book. Beginning in the final days of mates. seen before. The events depicted might just as easily be happening in, say, a Pennsylvania World War II England, Cornwell writes Most coming-of-age books evoke tears coal mine. not merely about his own life during that and laughter. Expect none of the latter as The film starts with Sgt. John McLoughlin (Nicolas Cage) of New York’s Port Authority this is an intense volume, somber as it Police Department rousing himself at 3:30 a.m. for his commute to the city. We also see his time, but about the lives of family mem- bers and others, too. They are not co-stars chronicles a litany of relationships that colleague, Officer Will Jimeno (Michael Pena) and others coming to the city on what is pre- develop and, in most cases, disintegrate sumed just another ordinary day. in his story, but rather important sculptors When the World Trade Center is attacked, they are among the numberless police and fire in the way his life developed. during the time span covered. personnel that rushed to the scene. John, Will and a few other brave police volunteers pre- In telling his story, Cornwell provides a In one way, it is surprising to read pare to enter the building for rescue work, but seemingly within minutes, they are trapped context that includes the troubled mar- about Cornwell’s faith, given his literary under the rubble beneath the concourse of two of the towers, unable to see the other, but at works that have been critical of the least able to communicate. A third colleague, Dominick Pezzulo (Jay Hernandez), only sur- riage of his parents, family poverty and a childhood fraught with violence, includ- church in general and two popes in par- vives a short while, at one point contemplating suicide, gun in hand, but shoots in the air ticular: Pius XII (“Hitler’s Pope”) and instead. ing molestation by a stranger in a train- Cage gives a totally committed performance and manages to subjugate his movie-star per- station bathroom. John Paul II (“The Pontiff in Winter”). sona, while Pena is equally impressive. Gyllenhaal and Bello are a tad less successful. On As he makes the transition to and On the other hand, one senses Cornwell the whole, though, everyone does a conscientious job playing “ordinary,” even at the through seminary life, he deals with the might respect the good that the institu- expense of some drama. challenges of being the poor kid among tional church is capable of doing when it the well-heeled and academically hin- adheres to the Gospel.