Bishop Brennan Releases Updated Guidelines May 14, 2021

May 21, 2021 Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Vol. 52, No. 21

Dear clergy, religious and lay Control (CDC) announced its up- Moreover, Governor Jim Justice if you’ve taken the Johnson & faithful of the Diocese of Wheel- dated guidelines which state that just announced early this after- Johnson vaccine, and if you are ing-Charleston, “fully vaccinated people can re- noon that the State of West Vir- two weeks out from the last dose.” As I mentioned in my pastoral sume activities without wearing a ginia will lift the face covering re- Moreover, the Governor noted that letter released yesterday (May 13, mask or physically distancing, ex- quirements for people who have the state’s mask mandate would 2021), developments regarding cept where required by federal, been fully vaccinated; the gover- still apply to those who are not ful- COVID-19 protocols continue to state, local, tribal or territorial nor stated very clearly: “This is for ly vaccinated until June 20. happen in a fast and furious laws, rules, and regulations, in- those [individuals] that are fully Given the CDC’s updated infor- manner. We learned later on Thurs- cluding local business and work- vaccinated, which means you have mation and the Governor’s lifting day that the Center for Disease place guidance.” had both of your shots, other than See “Guidelines” on Page 2

May Crownings Parishes and Schools Honor Our Lady This Month

ifth-grader Elaina Delgra of Sacred Heart Grade FSchool in Charleston places a crown of flowers on the statue of Mary during the school’s May Crowning at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Charles- ton May 14. Also participating in the May Crowning of Our Lady is Miles Bown, a fifth- grader at Sacred Heart. Par- ishes and Catholic schools across the diocese are holding May Crownings throughout May, the Month of Our Lady. Courtesy Photo

Inside: Notre Dame High School’s Ben Long to Represent West Parishes Say Goodbye to Beloved Virginia in Poetry Out Loud National Finals, Page 3 Deacon Don Hammond, Page 4 2 The Catholic Spirit May 21, 2021

Guidelines ... To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children Cont’d from Page 1 To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children: The Diocese of the face covering mandate, the Diocese will immediately adjust its pro- of Wheeling-Charleston encourages reporting to civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has been committed. We also encourage utilizing www.report tocols accordingly. For those individuals who are fully vaccinated as de- bishopabuse.org to make a report about any bishop in the U.S. If you have reason scribed above, you will no longer need to wear masks to attend liturgical to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual misconduct or has interfered with celebrations, meetings or other functions within diocesan facilities an investigation into sexual misconduct, please contact civil authorities in the ap- (Catholic Charities West Virginia [CCWVa], hospitals or other health plicable jurisdiction and visit www.reportbishopabuse.org. care facilities may still require more stringent regulations). Moreover, the To Report to Civil Authorities: Contact your local law enforce- CDC’s guidelines also state that vaccinated people do not need to allow ment: numbers will vary based on your location. If you believe someone is in im- for physical distancing any longer. mediate danger, call 911. To confidentially report any incidence of suspected Our parishes and institutions need to be accommodating to these var- child abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, contact the West Virginia Bureau ious scenarios and respect those who have been vaccinated and no longer for Children and Families’ Child Protective Services by calling the Child Abuse wish to wear a mask, those who have been vaccinated but have other con- Hotline at 800.352.6513. You may report anonymously to this hotline if you ditions that cause them to still want to wear a mask and observe some dis- prefer. tancing, and those who have not been vaccinated and must adhere to To Report to Diocesan Authorities: The diocese encourages reporting “the honor system” and continue to wear a mask to protect themselves to the appropriate civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has been com- and others. I still urge all people who have not yet been vaccinated to co- mitted. The diocese also encourages reporting to the appropriate church au- operate for everyone’s good and to get fully vaccinated as soon as pos- thorities. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse of children by personnel of the sible. Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, contact one of the following de- As of this writing, we have not received information from the Gover- signees at 1.888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880: Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Mr. Tim nor’s Office regarding his prior directive requiring churches to use only Bishop, ext. 353; or Very Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. You may also every other pew. The Diocese will continue to reach out to the Governor’s call the Diocese’s Office of Safe Environment at 304.230.1504. You may also call Office for further clarity on this matter; however, until we receive up- the Diocese’s sexual abuse hotline at 833.230.5656. Complaint forms are available dated information, I ask that our parishes continue to follow the current online at www.dwc.org, click “Diocese” on the menu bar, then “Offices,” then practice of only using every other pew – this will allow some distancing “Safe Environment”, then “Download Files and Forms.” The form is titled “Com- plaint Form for Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.” The form may be returned for parishioners who may feel uncomfortable being in large gatherings via U.S. mail to: Office of Safe Environment, Diocese of Wheeling- Charleston, PO as well it will permit appropriate distancing options for those who are not Box 230, Wheeling WV 26003. fully vaccinated. We still want to do all that we can to ensure that all of To Report to the Diocese’s Victim Assistance Coordinator: please call our people can feel comfortable and gather safely for Masses and other Dr. Patricia Bailey at 304.242.6988. events. In addition to the methods listed above for reporting sexual abuse, the Diocese I know that many are excited that this day has finally arrived and that, also has partnered with Navex Global to offer the EthicsPoint platform to report for those fully vaccinated, life may begin to return to some resemblance other, additional concerns, such as suspected financial, professional, and per- of pre-pandemic times. However, I still ask for everyone’s cooperation in sonal misconduct of a priest, deacon, religious, or lay em- ployee of the Diocese caring for one’s own health/safety and that of your neighbor’s as well – or any Catholic parish or school in West Virginia. The EthicsPoint platform can washing/sanitizing one’s hands on a regular basis is an easy way to help be accessed via www.dwc.org, under “Account- ability”, then “Report Miscon- prevent the spread of germs. Moreover, we are excited to welcome back duct” or by calling 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint is a third-party reporting system that all of our parishioners. For those who haven’t been attending Mass in per- reports to civil authorities where ap- plicable and Diocesan authorities, and the son, we have indeed missed you and our parish communities are not the identity of the person reporting is protected. same without you; we look forward to seeing you now and in the weeks Links and information: WV Department of Health and Human Re- sources: to come. Please pray for areas in our world where the pandemic rages on https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. West Virginia State Police, Crimes Against and is still inflicting so much pain and suffering. Let us also commend Children Unit: 304-293-6400. those in the medical community who tirelessly offer themselves to care Sexual Abuse Awareness Training for the needs of others. Invoking the intercession of our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, I ask The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) requires that all Dioceses/Eparchies have in place a Safe Environment Program for the protection that God continue to bless all of you, your families and parishes and our of children and young people. In accordance with these requirements, the Diocese great Mountain State. of Wheeling-Charleston’s Safe Environment Program consists of the following Sincerely in Christ, components for persons seeking employment or to volunteer—directly or indi- rectly—with children: background check; receipt of the Diocese’s Policy Relating to Sexual Abuse of Children; and sexual abuse awareness training for adults. Sexual abuse awareness training may be completed online or via live workshop. For more information on the Office of Safe Environment,please go to www.dwc.org, click “Diocese”, then “Offices,” then “Office of Safe Environment.” +Mark E. Brennan Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Office: 1322 Eoff St. Mailing: PO Box 230 Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 232-0444 Fax: (304) 233-8551 Web site: www.thecatholicspiritwv.org Diocesan Web site: www.dwc.org May 21, 2021, Vol. 52, No. 21 Publisher: Bishop Mark E. Brennan...... Executive Editor: Colleen Rowan, Ext. 347 ...... [email protected] Advertising: contact Colleen Rowan Freelance Writers: Martina Hart, John Sherwood, Babette Pascasio Member Catholic Press Association West Virginia Press Association National Press Photographers Association, Inc.

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CHARLESTON—Notre state and jurisdictional level with students partici- gram at Notre Dame. Dame High School (Clarks- champions who competed pating in school-based Both Long and NDHS burg) student Ben Long in the national semifinals, and organization-based will receive cash prizes as will represent West Vir- Long was named one of contests. The winners of well as handmade trophies ginia at the Poetry Out only nine high school stu- those competitions are eli- created by Matt Thomas of Loud National Finals, dents who will compete in gible to participate in the Gilmer County. which will be webcast on the National Finals. state finals. This year 20 Poetry Out Loud is a Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. The 2021 Poetry Out West Virginia high school partnership of the Na- at arts.gov/poetry-out- Loud National Finals will champions submitted reci- tional Endowment for the loud. Actor and writer take place virtually with tation videos which were Arts, the Poetry Founda- Shaun Taylor-Corbett will each finalist submitting evaluated by a team of tion, and state arts host an evening of recita- video recordings of their judges including writer agencies, including the tions by the top nine final- recitations – selected from and performer Colleen An- West Virginia Department ists, with live interviews an anthology of more than derson; Amy Alvarez, a of Arts, Culture and His- with the students and the 1,100 classic and contem- poet and professor at West tory. This national arts announcement of the 2021 porary poems – which will Virginia University; Marc education program en- Poetry Out Loud National be part of the May 27 web- Harshman, the state’s poet courages the study of great Champion. cast. Judges will review and laureate; novelist and edu- poetry by offering free edu- Ben Long Long won the West Vir- score the recitations based cator Rajia Hassib; and Dr. cational materials and a ginia Poetry Out Loud on criteria, including cluding a $20,000 award Joel Peckham, a poet and dynamic recitation compe- championship in March, physical presence, voice for the National Cham- professor at Marshall Uni- tition for high school stu- with his video recitations and articulation, dramatic pion, $10,000 for 2nd versity. dents across the country. of “Istanbul 1983” by appropriateness, evidence place, $5,000 for 3rd place, Long, a senior from The For more information Sheila Black, “An Autumn of understanding, over- and $1,000 for 4th – 9th Performing Arts Conserva- about West Virginia’s Po- Sunset” by Edith Wharton, all performance and accu- places. The representing tory at Notre Dame, was etry Out Loud program, and “A Blessing” by James racy. schools of each of the nine named state champion contact Jim Wolfe, Poetry Wright. As West Virginia’s A total of $50,000 in finalists receive $500 for during this year’s first-ever Out Loud state coordi- champion, Long represent- awards and school or or- the purchase of poetry ma- West Virginia Poetry Out nator, by e-mailing ed the state at the National ganizational stipends will terials. Loud Video Showcase. [email protected] Poetry Out Loud Semifi- be given at the Poetry Out The Poetry Out Loud Jason Young coordinates or by calling (304) 558- nals on May 2. Out of 55 Loud National Finals, in- program begins at the local the Poetry Out Loud pro- 0240. Six of the 10 Berkeley County Golden Horseshoe Award Winners are Students at St. Joseph in Martinsburg

MARTINSBURG—Six of the running program of its kind in any 10 Berkeley County Golden Horse- state. shoe Award winners for 2021 are The ceremony for the 2020 students at St. Joseph School in winners was canceled due to the Martinsburg. coronavirus pandemic, so they Eighth-graders Claire Freeman, will be honored the day before the Nathaniel Fusiarski, Lydia 2021 winners in Charleston. Hayes, Colleen Power, Ian Saylor Jacob Boyd, Sidney Crockett and and Abraham Warui were honored Liam McCarthy were the victors by the West Virginia Department from St. Joseph School last of Education as knights and ladies year. of the Golden Horseshoe Society Jason Allen, who used to teach for demonstrating exceptional West Virginia studies at St. Joseph knowledge of West Virginia his- School, was an honorary Golden tory on the state-administered Horseshoe Award winner in 2020 exam. for training more than 10 winners St. Joseph School boasts 25 during his time at the school. Now winners in the last decade, and this the coordinator of social studies year’s group joins the ranks of 222 education at Shepherd University, Mountain State citizens who won he laid the foundation for SJS’s the prestigious award for being the History Bowl team, starting in top-scoring students in their 2017. The first team from the Courtesy Photo counties. Winners have an oppor- downtown Martinsburg school Eighth-graders from St. Joseph School in Martinsburg who won the Golden tunity to be recognized at the was the first from Berkeley or Jef- Horseshoe Award are, from left, Ian Saylor, Claire Freeman, Lydia Hayes, Colleen Golden Horseshoe ceremony on ferson counties to make the state Power, Nathaniel Fusiarski, and Abraham Warui. June 25 at The Culture Center in West Virginia History Bowl Cham- Charleston. pionships in Charleston. St. Joseph School, at 110 E. mation, contact Meg Partington The Golden Horseshoe test has Allen was invited to and plans Stephen St., is the only by e-mail to mpartington@ been administered in West Vir- to attend the June 25 recognition Catholic school in the Eastern sjswv.org, call (304) 267-6447, or ginia since 1931 and is the longest- ceremony. Panhandle. For more infor- go to sjswv.org. 4 The Catholic Spirit May 21, 2021 Mercer County’s Sacred Heart Parishes Say Goodbye to Beloved Deacon Don Hammond

By Colleen Rowan as permanent deacon and acred Heart parishes in then as pastoral associate at Bluefield and Prince- Sacred Heart Parish in Blue- Ston are saying goodbye field, where he has con- to their beloved Deacon tinued to serve to this day. Don Hammond, who has During this time, he also faithfully served the com- served in campus ministry munity for 17 years. He and at Concord University in his wife Loretta are moving Athens and in the Beckley to Virginia to be closer to Vicariate. his children and grandchil- Ann Robinson, a dren. member of Sacred Heart in Pentecost Sunday will Bluefield and the parish’s be his last day. Finance Council and Music In a letter to parishio- Ministry, has known the ners, Father Sebastian De- Hammonds and their vasya, pastor of the par- family for more than 30 ishes, expressed his grat- years. She first became itude to Deacon Hammond friends with Deacon Ham- Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo and Loretta for all they mond and Loretta while at- Deacon Don Hammond is pictured at Sacred Heart Parish in Deacon Don Hammond is pic- have done over the years. tending the parish Prayer Princeton. tured with his wife Loretta. “On behalf of myself Group, where they were and our Sacred Heart fam- prayer group leaders. singer, songwriter, and “We went from singing music, thought provoking ilies, I would like to thank “Their faithfulness to worship leader. As he grew songs, to worship and homilies or a kind word of you, Deacon Don, for the God and dedicated leader- in his faith, so did the praising Jesus and God in wisdom or smile. We appre- love, care, and guidance ship grew the prayer mini- music ministry,” she said. the Holy Spirit,” she said. ciate the love Deacon Don you have shown to me, all stry as Don led the praise Throughout the years, “I’ve seen people’s lives and Loretta have both my predecessor priests, and and worship music,” said she said, Deacon Ham- changed by the worship shared in service to our par- our people,” Father Deva- Robinson, who is also a Eu- mond has led parish praise and praise, drawing them ish family throughout the sya wrote. “We are grateful charistic minister and co- and worship music mini- deeper and deeper into years. It has been a blessing for your leadership and director of the Pipestem stry at Mass, as well as nu- their faith. Deacon Don is to see the transformation support. Your ministry over Catholic Holy Spirit semi- merous conferences and re- always prepared to share that the Holy Spirit has the years has impacted so nars. treats throughout the re- God’s love whatever the oc- See “Hammond” many through sacramental “Deacon Don is a gifted gion and diocese. casion, through worship on Page 5 preparation, baptisms, marriages, annulments, fu- neral and burial services, preaching, and coordi- nating the Holy Spirit Con- ference. A multitude of Concord University students have been forever touched by your ministry at the Newman Center. We are also enormously grateful to your wife, Loretta, who has served faithfully by your side. We appreciate the numerous encounters where you have been there to encourage and console us throughout the different phases of our faith journey. We have been blessed by your gifts and contrib- utions to our parishes.” Deacon Hammond was one of 17 men ordained to the permanent diaconate by Bishop Bernard W. Schmitt on Oct. 2, 2004, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling. The previous four years were spent completing studies at St. Mein- rad School of Theology in Meinrad, Ind. Following Courtesy Photo his ordination, Deacon Deacon Don Hammond, back left, and Father Sebastian Devasya, back right, gather with children who made their first Holy Com- Hammond began serving munion at Sacred Heart Parish in Bluefield. May 21, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 5

Hammond ... Cont’d from Page 4 done and continues to unfold in their lives. They are a blessing in my life and the lives of so many in our parish and community. Their love of the Lord and commitment to serving God is a witness of true Christian love and a model for us all. We will miss Deacon Don and Loretta immensely and pray health, happiness and all things good that God brings. May the Lord Jesus continue to bless their ministry and family as they journey forward in this new chapter of life.” Julia Harrison, who is also a pastoral associate at Sacred Heart in Bluefield, said that her parish was one of the first in the diocese to have an ordained permanent deacon. “Our parish believes in empow- ering our permanent deacons to perform the ministries to which the deacon is called,” she said. “Deacon Don refreshed and invigorated ministries such as the sacramental preparations over which he pre- sided, the music ministry to which he lent his musical talents, men’s Bible study, special liturgical celebrations, and many others.” Harrison also commended him for his service as campus minister at Concord University, saying he was a role model to college students in following their Catholic faith. Courtesy Photo “On behalf of the entire parish,” Deacon Don Hammond and Father Sebastian Devasya are pictured during Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Sacred she said, “we wish Deacon Don Heart Church in Bluefield April 1. well.” Gina Boggess, a member of Sacred Heart in Princeton who is also a member of the Diocesan Pas- toral Council, said that the parish community and the Newman Center at Concord has been blessed by Deacon Hammond and his wife’s ministry. “He and Loretta have done a phenomenal job over the years with our Concord University students,” Boggess said. “They have been a welcoming presence to many young adults that are away from their families and sometimes their country for the very first time.” The Hammonds, Boggess continued, have made the Newman Courtesy Photo Center a comforting and accessible Deacon Don Hammond plays guitar environment giving the students a at the Newman Center at Concord place to decompress from college University in Athens. life, but more importantly a place to commune with God. “They have walked side by side, mentoring, encouraging, sharing and planting seeds of faith along the way,” she said. “Deacon Don and Loretta worked with the members of both Princeton and Bluefield parishes to provide a meal each week to the college students. Allowing for yet another opportunity for our people to serve others in faith. We offer our thanks and gratitude to both Don and Loretta Courtesy Photo for your selfless and faithful serv- Deacon Don Hammond and his wife ice.” Loretta are pictured. 6 The Catholic Spirit May 21, 2021

First Saturday Holy Hour for Vocations to Resume at Basilica Co-Cathedral

CHARLESTON—Adoration of Beginning on June 5, Sacred Archangel Council of the Knights demic and now resumes as the Our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Heart’s regular schedule for the of Columbus and others gathered Church desires Her people to re- Sacrament will resume during Sacrament of Reconciliation also to pray before the Blessed Sacra- turn to receive graces that only She Holy Hour on the first Saturday will resume each and every Satur- ment with special intentions fully offers. of each month at the Basilica of day between 4 and 5 p.m., and also for vocations to the priesthood St. Teresa of Kolkata said: the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred by appointment. for our diocese and the religious “When you look at the Sacred Host Heart in downtown Charleston. For many years on the first life. you understand how much Jesus Holy Hour will take place at Saturday of each month, members This most efficacious custom loves you now.” the basilica on June 5 beginning of the Serra Club of Charles- was paused in March 2020 at Adorers are invited to partici- at 4 p.m. ton and the St. Michael the the onset of the COVID-19 pan- pate safely. Pentecost Vespers at the Cathedral WHEELING—Sung Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer) will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling on Pentecost Sunday, May 23, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Golf FORE Life Tournament to be Held in Kingwood

KINGWOOD—The Ninth An- nual Golf FORE Life Tournament will be held at the Preston Country Club in Kingwood on Saturday, July 10. This fundraiser is held annually to benefit the life-saving efforts of West Virginians for Life WVFL). For a safe tournament, social distancing will be practiced as in one golf cart. Proper golf attire required. No sleeveless shirts or jeans permitted. Soft spikes are mandatory. All proceeds benefit the West Virginians for Life Educational Trust Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization. Seminarian John Soplinski Installed as Lector There are several ways to participate in the Golf FORE Courtesy Photo Life Tournament, including John Soplinski, a seminarian for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, (right) was installed as lector at Mount St. playing in the tournament, Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., April 23, by Auxiliary Bishop Adam Parker of Baltimore (center). Also pictured sponsoring a hole, donating is Msgr. Andrew Baker, rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. tournament prizes or gifts, or doing all of the above. Participa- tion is $70 per golfer; $280 per foursome; and $200 for hole spon- sorship. Schedule of events is as follows: Noon, registration/box lunch; 1 p.m., Putting Contest; 1:30 p.m., Tee Time; and 6 p.m. Awards/Box BBQ. More information and registration forms are downloadable at www.wvforlife.org/event/. For more details, call (304) 594- 9845. May 21, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 7 Diocese’s Evangelization & Catechesis Director Calls Pope’s Recent Announcements Extraordinary

By Joyce Bibey cause, without doubt, ilies, those who are godpar- Pope Francis has made women do the vast major- ents through Baptism, and two announcements in the ity of the evangelizing and in particular those last few months that on the catechizing work of the members of the laity who surface may seem ordinary, Church.” he said. “And it is collaborate with the eccle- but Daniel Maul, director singularly important for siastical hierarchy in of the office of evangeliza- lay women who have not spreading the Kingdom of tion and catechesis for the taken religious vows, be- the Divine Redeemer oc- diocese, explains they are cause for most of them this cupy an honorable, if often significantly extraordinary. will be the first time their a lowly, place in the Chris- Maul is excited about ministry will be made offi- tian community, and even Pope Francis’s most recent cial publicly, through the they under the impulse of Apostolic Letter from May Rites of the Church.” God and with His help, can 10 in which the Holy A bit of background reach the heights of su- Father acknowledges, “in from a Vatican News edito- preme holiness, which, our time, when there are so rial by Andrea Tonielli pub- Jesus Christ has promised, few clerics to preach the lished on May 11: will never be wanting to Gospel to such great Pope Francis’ decision to the Church.” numbers and to exercise institute the lay ministry of Throughout the cen- the pastoral ministry, the catechist, which follows his turies, and even today in position of catechists is of decision to open the mini- various countries, in the great importance.” (Ad stries of acolyte and lector absence of priests, the faith gentes, 17) for “the devel- to women (announced has been kept alive thanks opment of the Christian Courtesy Photo January 11 by Vatican to fathers and mothers, and community.” At St. Francis de Sales Church in Morgantown, a parishioner News) is in line with the to catechists who have Earlier this year Pope reads one of the readings during Mass. path intuited by Pope Pius: spent and even sacrificed Francis also high- Especially in our time, the their lives in order to do so. lighted the role of lector Holy See particularly sig- chists are now going to be task of bearing witness to Today, however, the in- and acolyte to be open to nificant because the Pope is acknowledged, respected, the faith and passing it volvement, recognition women. This changes recognizing and lifting up and promoted by the along to new generations is and full appreciation of the Canon Law to officially lay people as official minis- Church.” a task for “fathers and laity is an urgent require- allow what is already in ters in the Church. For more than 2,000 mothers of families.” ment and often a necessity practice in our diocese – lay “Lay people will not years, the lay catechist is In 1944, in the midst of in secularized societies. women proclaiming the only do catechetical mini- called to be “a great wit- the Second World War, Pius Tonielli noted the Word of God during the stry; they will be catecheti- ness, teacher, and compan- XII published the encycli- Church clarifies and em- liturgy as lectors and serv- cal ministers,” he said. “For ion to all for Jesus Christ cal Mystici Corporis phasizes this by no means ing as altar servers and so long, lay people have and the Church through Christi, dedicated to the is not to fill the place of Eucharistic ministers. Ho- seen themselves as simply prayer, concentrated study Church. In one passage, clerics, “but rather, of the wever, this proper mandate ‘helping out’ the Church at and participation in after recalling that the full and acknowledged ac- is historical for the Church, the behest of their pastors. Church life,” Maul said. Fathers of the Church, he tivity, involvement, and because such authorization But now, they should see “Truly, the Pope is acknowledges that the co-responsibility of the was not instituted by all themselves as ministerial further officially recogniz- laity, whether or single or laity: their presence is gen- bishops throughout the partners with the clergy, in ing, in particular, the great married, “Indeed, let this uinely necessary in order world. the evangelizing ministry work of lay women in the be clearly understood, for the Church to be both Maul called the an- of catechesis. Their calling Church, which includes especially in our days, ‘in communion’ and ‘mis- nouncements from the and vocation as lay cate- our religious sisters, be- fathers and mothers of fam- sionary.’” Diocese’s Zoom Musicians Meeting a Success

WEST VIRGINIA—On state of West Virginia. New Music. ences in geography. We burg to Weirton all in one Sunday, May 16 over 50 Stephen Pishner, Mark Haas This meeting was spon- had people participating location, sharing ideas and parish musicians from ac- and Colleen Driscoll show- sored by the Diocese of from Bluefield to Martins- networking.” ross the diocese gathered cased original pieces of Wheeling-Charleston Of- together via Zoom to net- music that they had fice of Worship and Sacra- work and talk about issues written. ments and Diocesan Music relating to music and lit- Participants then were Commission. urgy. given the opportunity to Because of the success of Of course on everyone’s join breakout rooms on var- this meeting, “we hope to mind was the COVID- ious topics relating to their offer more of these oppor- 19 pandemic and the im- role as pastoral musicians. tunities in the future,” said pact it has had on music Topics included: Music Bernadette Kime, director. in the liturgy. In addi- Ministry Basics for New “Since during the pan- tion to a discussion Music Directors, Licensing demic, Zoom has been the about COVID, participants and Worship Aid Issues, new medium, this has were introduced to Composing, and Engaging worked out for the musi - new music created by com- the Assembly in Congrega- cians of the diocese to get posers right here in the tional Singing/Teaching together despite our differ- 8 The Catholic Spirit May 21, 2021 First Holy Communion in Vienna Catholics of Roane and Wirt Counties Invited to Share Ideas

SPENCER—Catholics of Roane and Wirt counties are invited to share their ideas and to make suggestions on growing in faith. Members of Holy Redeemer Parish in Spencer and St. Eliza- beth of Hungary Mission in Eliza- beth and Catholics of the two counties “are encouraged to make suggestions of any ideas you may have that our Parish Pastoral Council may consider of how we may grow in our Catholic faith and how to share our Catholic faith in our parish area...” Those interested may call the parish office at (304) 927-2013 or the mission office at (681) 236- 2700. The faithful may also share their suggestions by e-mail to [email protected]. St. Ursula Food Pantry to Start

Courtesy Photo Sharing Garden First Holy Communion was held at St. Michael Parish in Vienna earlier this month. Pictured in the back, from left, are Father John Neiman, Manohar Karnam, Cohen Tracewell, and Father John Gallagher, pastor. Pictured in the front, MORGANTOWN—St. Ursula from left, are Layla Mancuso and Maggie McLean. Food Pantry is starting a sharing garden year. The pantry will also offer a free seed library, some seedlings in May when it is time to plant outside, a small herb bed, Charleston Knights of Columbus Sponsoring and containers with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc. Collection for Local Pregnancy Center Pantry officials are talking to West Virginia University Ex- tension about holding a con- CHARLESTON—The St. Mi- Pregnancy Care Center. held over the next five weekends. tainer garden workshop, and to chael the Archangel Council of the Pick up an empty baby bottle “Take it home, to your office, or other farm’s gardeners to get local Knights of Columbus in Charles- from the Gathering Space at the Ba- wherever you find yourself with donations over the summer to ton is sponsoring a Baby Bottle Col- silica of the Co-Cathedral of the lots of loose change,” council offi- help supplement a “harvest box” lection Campaign for Cross Roads Sacred Heart in Charleston will be cials said. “Fill the bottle with during distribution. Pantry offi- change and return it to a return bin cial said that seeds, seedlings, in the Gathering Space between soil, and volunteers are needed. now and June 20.” For any questions or for infor- For more information, contact mation on how to help, call (773) Michael Kawash, Cross Roads 550-2777. St. Ursula Food Pantry board member and Knight of is a direct ministry of St. Mary Par- Columbus, at (304) 549-6453. ish in Star City and serves all who Learn more about Cross Roads at struggle to make ends meet no www.crossroadspcc.com. matter who they are.

Place your ad here May 21, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 9 Pope Appeals for Peace in Holy Land, Says Death of Children ‘Unacceptable’

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News and many innocent people have died. builders of peace and justice, opening putting regional security in danger. Service Among them are even children, and up, step by step, to a common hope, to Pope Francis’ appeal May 16 came as VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The in- this is terrible and unacceptable. Their a coexistence among brothers and Israel escalated its assault on Gaza and jury and death of so many innocent death is a sign that one does not want sisters.” He then led those gathered in it also faced growing civil unrest in its people, especially children, caused by to build the future, but wants to destroy the square in praying the Hail Mary for mixed Jewish-Arab cities. escalating violence between Israel and it,” he said. the victims, the children and for peace. Jewish mobs had destroyed Arab the Gaza Strip is “terrible and unaccept- The growing hatred and violence in Meanwhile, the head of the Vati- property, and Arab mobs attacked Jew- able,” putting the area at risk of sinking different cities in Israel “is a serious can’s press office, Matteo Bruni, con- ish businesses and burned synagogues, into “a spiral of death and destruction,” wound to fraternity and to peaceful co- firmed that Pope Francis spoke over the with attempted lynchings on both Pope Francis said. existence among citizens, which will be telephone May 17 with Turkey’s Pres- sides over the past week. The pope launched an appeal for difficult to heal if we do not open im- ident Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The violence between Israel and calm and asked leaders of both sides “to mediately to dialogue,” the pope said, While the Vatican did not comment Hamas was at its worst since the 2014 put a stop to the roar of weapons and to asking, “Where will hatred and ven- on the content of the conversation, the Gaza War with Israeli airstrikes and follow the paths of peace, even with the geance lead? Do we really think we can Turkish communications department hundreds of rockets launched from the help of the international community,” build peace by destroying the other?” said the two leaders discussed the ongo- Gaza Strip killing at least 145 Palestin- he said May 16 after reciting the “Re- The pope appealed for calm, a cease- ing attacks. According to a written state- ians and 10 Israelis, according to gina Coeli” prayer with hundreds of fire and constant prayers so that “Israe- ment reported by Andalou Agency, Er- Reuters May 16. Efforts by the interna- people in St. Peter’s Square. lis and Palestinians may find the path of dogan said Israel’s attacks were an atroc- tional community were underway to “Many people have been injured dialogue and forgiveness, to be patient ity and that the latest violations were broker a cease-fire. World Youth Day Guidelines Emphasize Importance of Diocesan Celebrations By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ing May 16, Father Awi said the annual diocesan cele- the lookout for something, or rather someone who Service bration “can more easily generate a commitment in can give meaning to our existence,” she added. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The annual diocesan young people that will change the face of the society Paul Jarzembowski, assistant director for youth celebration of World Youth Day is an important in which they live and increase their sense of belong- and young adult ministries at the U.S. Conference of event that emphasizes the role young people play in ing.” Catholic Bishops, told Catholic News Service that the Catholic Church, the Vatican said. Through these “pastoral guidelines, we would the guidelines are a great help for local churches to In a document published by the Dicastery for like to make all young people participants in this rich “use this annual liturgical moment to mobilize the Laity, the Family and Life May 18, the Vatican issued heritage. Their pastors and the various services of youth and young adults in their area.” a set of pastoral guidelines for local WYD celebra- youth ministry of the particular churches will thus “World Youth Day, by its very name and nature, tions “to ensure that younger generations feel that be able, with pastoral freedom and creativity, to en- is meant for every young person in the world,” Jar- they are at the center of the church’s attention and rich their local experience of the ‘youth festival,’” he zembowski said. “No one is excluded or can excuse pastoral concern.” “The celebration of these youth said. themselves. This means that church leaders should days at a local level is therefore extremely useful in Maria Lisa Abu Nassar, welcoming coordinator at do everything they can to accompany every single keeping the church mindful of the importance of Rome’s San Lorenzo International Youth Center, said youth and young adult in their area.” walking with young people and of welcoming them the guidelines showed the church’s efforts “to open The local WYD celebrations, he added, can help and listening to them with patience while proclaim- itself, to improve itself, recognizing the people who young people, especially those who are unable to at- ing the word of God to them with affection and most need to be loved and guided by the church, tend the international celebration or who are not ac- power,” it stated. helping them to find their identity as children who tive in their faith community, to “know how much The document was signed by Cardinal Kevin Far- belong to God.” A native of Nazareth, Nassar told Christ and the church loves, supports and wants to rell, dicastery prefect, and Schonstatt Father Alexan- journalists that given the conflict in her homeland, journey with them.” dre Awi Mello, dicastery secretary. Divided into six the local celebration of WYD would give young Jarzembowski told CNS the U.S. bishops’ confer- chapters, it said local celebrations offer young people people the opportunity to forge new friendships and ence is currently developing a guidebook to help di- “a personal experience of a ‘festival of faith,’” which dialogue in the hope “that one day peace will reign oceses apply the guidelines “for the upcoming and is especially important for those who cannot attend in the land where Jesus was born and lived.” future celebrations” of World Youth Day. the international event “because of studies, work or “The Holy Land is a small territory with different “We anticipate releasing this guidebook in late financial difficulties.” religions, where Christians are a minority. How im- summer or early fall to give parish leaders adequate World Youth Day is celebrated annually on a local portant it would be, especially in these days given the time to plan for this liturgical occasion in late No- level and every two or three years with an interna- situation in Jerusalem and throughout the whole ter- vember 2021,” he said. “The USCCB Secretariat of tional gathering with the pope. In November, Pope ritory, to open the door to dialogue among young Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth will also be Francis moved the local celebrations of World Youth people of different religions,” Nassar said. supporting diocesan leaders with resources for Day from Palm Sunday to the feast of Christ the King. “I believe that all of us young people, despite our planning activities or initiatives around the Speaking with journalists at a Vatican press brief- differences, start from a common point, we are on celebration.”

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Progress through the Pandemic: The Fecat Family’s Story

By Jade Jeffers, CCWVa WV Birth to gression hung in my mind like an ominous Three RAU-1 Parent Partner rain cloud. For a while, the team continued in Catholic Charities West Virginia’s Birth to home visits and I really thought that we were Three RAU-1 program works with families and going to get through the shutdown without specialists to decide which supports and servic- any interruptions, but inevitably, home visits es are needed for children ages birth to three were stopped. When virtual visits were first who have a delay in their development or may introduced, all I could think was how on Earth be at risk for a delay. are we going to do virtual therapy? I wasn’t Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we trained in anything and I also had kids ages 2 have continued providing services to families. and 3 ½ years old. How was I going to find time Elise Fecat shares her family’s experience: to be solely focused on a computer screen for an “We had just completed our annual review of hour, and how was I going to make Jake focus what felt like a whirlwind of a year and I felt too? great about our future. My little had just re- With a lot of grace on both ends, the team ceived his brand new hearing aids and a Speech and I quickly hit our stride. We found ways to Language Pathologist and Hearing Specialist make it work for our family – for example, we had been added to our team. At 18 months old, would adjust times, sometimes meeting twice a he had started walking independently and week for a half hour instead of once a week for things seemed to be progressing quickly with an hour. The team was so patient as Jake darted physical and developmental therapies. Then in and out of the screen and I peppered them the pandemic hit and I was panicked. My team, with what felt like a thousand questions. At as usual, stepped up and we got through it. each visit, they would have new ideas to engage Jake and keep him focused. Sometimes those ideas worked, and sometimes not so much. “What could have been a They talked me through different techniques to help Jake and assigned “homework.” I was dil- detrimental setback for my son igent with everything that they were telling me, and the line between mom and therapist be- ended up being a great hands- came blurred for those few months, but it felt so worth it! I had already developed a great rela- on experience for me!” tionship with our team and over those months, a new level had been reached. I was gaining —Elise Fecat confidence as our weekly chats confirmed that my fear of regression would not come true. While I can’t say that I loved virtual therapy, My son was born with a severe foot deformity it did have its benefits. My worry for Jake’s fu- and we joined the Birth to Three program when ture after Birth to Three has ebbed a little, Courtesy Photo he was seven months old. In that first year, the thanks to the crash course lessons in therapy Jake Fecat and his family received virtual therapy team was with us as we overcame one hurdle that I received. I am thankful for the inventive- services during the coronavirus pandemic from the after another – casting, braces, a hearing im- ness of my therapists and the quick action of the Catholic Charities West Virginia WV Birth to Three paired diagnosis, a fight for hearing aids, and Birth to Three program as they adjusted. By the RAU-1 program. the list goes on. With each bump in the road, time we were allowed to resume in home visits they were my support system. There were days again, the entire team was impressed with Jake’s when all I could see were delays and struggles, progress, and that made my momma heart soar. and they would come swooping in with positiv- What could have been a detrimental setback for ity and reassurances. When I had self-doubt, my son ended up being a great hands-on experi- they propped me up and reminded me of all that ence for me!” Jake and our family had already overcome. To learn more about Catholic Charities West They pointed out not only his strengths, but our Virginia, visit www.CatholicCharitiesWV.org. family’s strengths as well. The Mission of Catholic Charities West Vir- I remember talking to my husband as more ginia: Guided by God’s love, Catholic Charities and more restrictions were put in place last collaborates with community partners, parishes spring about how all of it was going to affect our and families to provide caring and compassion- boy. I was so worried about losing services be- ate services to people in need and work toward cause we had come so far, and the thought of re- lasting and meaningful change.

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CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE Spring 2021

Bishop Mark E. Brennan, Celebrant

St. Francis Xavier, Moundsville – Saturday, May 22 at 4:00 p.m.

St. Paul, Weirton – Sunday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m.

St. Michael, Wheeling – Monday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Assumption, Keyser – Wednesday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m.

St. James, Charles Town – Thurs- day, May 27 at 7:00 p.m.

St. Leo, Inwood – Friday, May 28, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.

St. Bernadette, Hedgesville – Sun- day, May 30 at 11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph, Martinsburg – Sunday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

St. Patrick, Weston – Wednesday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi, Logan – Thurs- day, June 3 at 5:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart of Mary, Weirton – Wednesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.

St. Anthony, Fairmont – Friday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. 12 The Catholic Spirit En Español May 21, 2021

El obispo Brennan publica las directrices actualizadas el 14 de mayo de 2021

Estimados clérigos, religiosos y fieles laicos de la Diócesis de las personas que aún no se han vacunado a que cooperen por el bien Wheeling-Charleston, de todos y se vacunen por completo lo antes posible. Como mencioné en mi carta pastoral publicada ayer (13 de mayo Al momento de escribir este artículo, no hemos recibido inform- de 2021), los desarrollos con respecto a los protocolos COVID-19 ación de la Oficina del Gobernador con respecto a su directiva an- continúan sucediendo de manera rápida y furiosa. Más tarde, el terior que requiere que las iglesias usen solo cada dos bancas. La jueves, supimos que el Centro para el Control de Enfermedades Diócesis continuará comunicándose con la Oficina del Gobernador (CDC) anunció sus pautas actualizadas que establecen que "las per- para obtener más claridad sobre este asunto; sin embargo, hasta que sonas completamente vacunadas pueden reanudar sus actividades recibamos información actualizada, les pido que nuestras parro- sin usar una máscara o distanciarse físicamente, excepto cuando lo quias continúen siguiendo la práctica actual de usar solo cada otro exijan las leyes federales, estatales, locales, tribales o territoriales". banco; esto permitirá cierto distanciamiento para los feligreses que , reglas y regulaciones, incluida la orientación comercial y laboral puedan sentirse incómodos al estar en grandes reuniones y también local ". permitirá opciones de distancia adecuadas para los feligreses. aquel- Además, el gobernador Jim Justice acaba de anunciar esta tarde los que no están completamente vacunados. Todavía queremos que el estado de Virginia Occidental eliminará los requisitos de co- hacer todo lo que podamos para asegurarnos de que toda nuestra bertura facial para las personas que hayan sido completamente vac- gente se sienta cómoda y se reúna de forma segura para las misas y unadas; el gobernador declaró muy claramente: “Esto es para aquel- otros eventos. los [individuos] que están completamente vacunados, lo que signif- Sé que muchos están emocionados de que este día finalmente ica que ha recibido ambas inyecciones, salvo si ha recibido la va- haya llegado y que, para aquellos que estén completamente vacun- cuna Johnson & Johnson, y si está a dos semanas de la última dosis ados, la vida pueda comenzar a volver a algo parecido a los tiempos ". Además, el gobernador señaló que el mandato de máscaras del es- prepandémicos. Sin embargo, todavía pido la cooperación de todos tado aún se aplicaría a aquellos que no estén completamente vac- para cuidar la propia salud / seguridad y la de su vecino también; unados hasta el 20 de junio. lavarse / desinfectarse las manos con regularidad es una manera Dada la información actualizada de los CDC y el levantamiento fácil de ayudar a prevenir la propagación de gérmenes. Además, es- del mandato de cobertura facial por parte del Gobernador, la Dióce- tamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a todos nuestros feli- sis ajustará inmediatamente sus protocolos en consecuencia. Para greses. Para aquellos que no han asistido a misa en persona, los aquellas personas que estén completamente vacunadas como se de- hemos extrañado y nuestras comunidades parroquiales no son las scribe anteriormente, ya no necesitarán usar máscaras para asistir mismas sin ustedes; esperamos verte ahora y en las próximas sema- a celebraciones litúrgicas, reuniones u otras funciones dentro de las nas. Ore por las áreas de nuestro mundo donde la pandemia con- instalaciones diocesanas (Catholic Charities West Virginia tinúa y sigue causando tanto dolor y sufrimiento. Felicitemos tam- [CCWVa], hospitales u otras instalaciones de atención médica aún bién a los miembros de la comunidad médica que se ofrecen incans- pueden requerir más regulaciones estrictas). Además, las pautas de ablemente para atender las necesidades de los demás. los CDC también establecen que las personas vacunadas ya no nece- Invocando la intercesión de nuestra Santísima Madre y San José, sitan permitir el distanciamiento físico. le pido a Dios que continúe bendiciéndolos a todos ustedes, a sus Nuestras parroquias e instituciones deben adaptarse a estos di- familias y parroquias y a nuestro gran estado montañoso. versos escenarios y respetar a quienes han sido vacunados y ya no Sinceramente en Cristo, desean usar una máscara, a quienes se han vacunado pero tienen otras condiciones que les hacen querer usar una máscara y observar algunos distanciamiento, y aquellos que no han sido vacunados y deben adherirse al “sistema de honor” y continuar usando una más- + Mark E. Brennan cara para protegerse a sí mismos ya los demás. Todavía insto a todas Obispo de Wheeling-Charleston

Para denunciar presuntos casos de abuso sexual de ninos: La Diocesis 304.230.1504. Tambien puede llamar a la linea directa de abuso sexual de la de Wheeling-Charleston alienta a informar ante las autoridades civiles ante todo Diocesis al 833.230.5656. Los formularios de queja estan dispo- nibles en linea en si se ha cometido un delito. Tambien alentamos a uti- lizar www.report bishop- www.dwc.org, haga clic en "Diocesis" en la barra de menu, luego en "Oficinas", abuse.org para hacer un informe sobre cualquier obispo en los EE. UU. Si tiene mo- luego en "Ambiente seguro", luego "Descargar archivos y formularios". El formu- tivos para creer que un obispo ha come tido una conducta sexual inapropiada, co- lario se titula "Formulario de queja para denuncias de abuso sexual de menores". muniquese con las autoridades civiles de la jurisdiccion correspondiente y visite El formulario se puede devolver por correo de EE. UU. A: Office of Safe Environ- www.reportbishopabuse.org. ment, Diocesis de Wheel- ing-Charleston, PO Box 230, Wheeling WV 26003. Para informar a las autoridades civiles: comuniquese con la policia Para informar al Coordinador de Asistencia a Victimas de la local; los numeros variaran segun su ubicacion. Si cree que alguien esta en peligro Diocesis: llame a la Dra. Patricia Bailey al 304.242.6988. inmediato, llame al 911. Para informar confiden- cialmente cualquier incidencia Ademas de los metodos enumerados anteriormente para denunciar el abuso de sospecha de abuso o negligencia infantil, incluido el abuso sexual, comuniquese sexual, la Diocesis tambien se ha asociado con Navex Global para ofrecer la pla- con la Oficina de Servicios de Proteccion Infantil de Ninos y Familias de West Vir- taforma EthicsPoint para informar otras inquietudes adi- cionales, como sospecha ginia llamando a la linea directa de abuso infantil al 800.352. 6513. Puede informar de mala conducta financiera, profesional y personal de un sacerdote, diacono, re- anon- imamente a esta linea directa si lo prefiere. ligioso, o empleado laico de la Diocesis o cualquier parroquia o escuela catolica en Para informar a las autoridades diocesanas: La diocesis alienta a in- West Virginia. Se puede acceder a la plataforma EthicsPoint a traves de formar a las autoridades civiles apropiadas, ante todo, si se ha cometido un delito. www.dwc.org, en “Rendicion de cuentas”, luego “Informar mala conducta” o lla- La diocesis tambien alienta a informar a las autoridades eclesiasticas apropiadas. mando al 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint es un sistema de informes de terceros que in- Para reportar casos sospechosos de abuso sexual de ninos por parte del personal de forma a las autoridades civiles cuando corresponda y a las autoridades diocesanas, la Diocesis de Wheeling-Charleston a la Diocesis, comuniquese con uno de los si- y la identidad de la persona que informa esta protegida. guientes designados al 1.888.434.6237 o 304.233.0880: Sr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Enlaces e informacion: Departamento de Salud y Recursos Humanos de WV: Sr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; o Muy Reverendo Dennis Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. Policia Estatal de Virginia Occidental, Un- Tambien puede llamar a la Oficina de Ambiente Seguro de la Diocesis al idad de Crimenes contra Ninos: 304-293- 6400. May 21, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 13

Director of Religious Education and Asst. Principal Needed Youth Ministry (DRE/YM) St. Mary’s Central School, Clarksburg is seeking an (elementary) Asst. School Principal. St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wheeling, WV seeks a full-time Director Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with of Religious Education and Youth Ministry (DRE/YM) to build and ad- Church precepts and act as an example and motivator toward the ful- minister a total parish catechetical and youth ministry program for a fillment of the Christian philosophy of the school. parish of 1,000 + parishioners. The DRE/YM will oversee the recruitment The ideal candidate must have an earned master's degree in Edu- and training of parishioners to lead various aspects of faith formation cational Leadership or Administration or be in the process of complet- including prepa ration for the sacraments of initiation, adult RCIA, our ing degree requirements; or hold a valid Educational Leadership cer- Sunday Parish School of Religion and an annual Summer Camp for mid- tification from the state of West Virginia or be eligible for such cer- dle school and high school youth. Experience in Catholic schools or tification. parish ministry required. Bachelor’s or Master’s in theology or Cate- The candidate will have a minimum of five years of successful edu- chetics. Salary based upon education and experience. Benefits offered. cational experience with preference for administrative experience. Submit resume to Rev. Msgr. Paul Hudock, pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Applications may be emailed with all attachments to Parish 2244 Marshall Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003, (304) 242-0406 [email protected] or [email protected]

REFUGEE OUTREACH WORKER (Part-time) REFUGEE OUTREACH WORKER (Part-time) FaithRefugee Resettlement Formation & Immigration Director Services, Morgantown Opening REFUGEERefugee Resettlement OUTREACH & Immigration Services, WORKER Morgantown (Part-time) Refugee Resettlement & Progressive parish of 600 families (St. Mary Parish) is seeking a vibrant individual to coordinate formation programs, enable the gifts of the faith- Immigration Services, Morgantown ful, and to engage our youth to live a life of faith. We are located in Mor- gantown, WV, home of West Virginia University. Our parishioners are eth- Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is seeking a part-time Refugee Out- nically diverse. Our people have a deep love for celebrating Mass, gathering reach Worker (28 hours per week), located in Morgantown, WV. The Refugee Out- for fellowship, opportunities for adult formation and growth and for mis- reach Worker is responsible for assisting in the development and provision of serv- sion to the least of these. The position is full-time and reports to the Pastor. ices to refugees throughout the state of West Virginia. Job duties include: Provide Responsibilities & Duties: Coordinates and manages all Faith Formation initial resettlement services to refugees in accordance with the Remote Placement ministries and volunteers including, but not limited to: Religious Educa- Program and Cooperative Agreement guidelines. Provide continuous outreach tion (PK-5th), Youth Ministry (Middle and High School), Children’s Lit- services through the Refugee Support Services program to eligible populations in urgy of the Word and Vacation Bible School; sacramental preparation pro- accordance with ORR guidelines. Develop a Resettlement Plan with each client, gram for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, assist in job placement, and provide an action plan for self-reliance. Collaborate Christian Initiation for adults and children (RCIA); and helps facilitate with the CCWVa Immigration Attorney for assistance with refugee permanent res- adult faith formation. The Faith Formation Director is also the Safe Envi- idency, work authorization documentation, family reunification petitions, and ronment Coordinator for the parish. Qualifications and Skills: BA in The- citizenship. Maintain client records and files; maintain electronic record keeping ology/Religious Education or related educational field; Excellent organizational, supervisory and leadership skills; Excellent verbal and written com- for reporting purposes. Qualifications include: Bilingual preferred (fluent in Spa- munication and interpersonal skills; Works well in collaborative efforts nish and English, or English and Arabic). Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Previous ex- with other parish ministers; Seeks ongoing educational opportunities to perience working with immigrant and/or refugee population required. Prior ex- keep current on trends in catechetical ministry; Excellent computer skills perience preferred working across cultures, in particular with trauma survivors. including the use of Microsoft Office and communication via social media. Ability to work independently, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Fluency in Spanish is beneficial but not required. Salary & Benefits Health, and ability to link clients to existing resources. Please email cover letter, resume vision, dental, participation in 403B plan, paid vacation and personal days, and three references by May 20, 2021, to Kellie Rogers at [email protected]. Ap- and education stipend. If interested please submit a letter of interest and plication materials can also be delivered to: Kellie Rogers, Managing Attorney/Di- resume by May 15, 2021. Position will begin on August 1, 2021. Send letter rector, Catholic Charities WVa, 827 Fairmont Road, Suite 203, Morgantown, and resume to Fr. John by email [email protected] or via mail to: WV 26501. Attn: Father John McDonough, St. Mary Parish, 3346 University Avenue, REFUGEE OUTREACH WORKER (Part-time) Morgantown, WV 26505. RefugeePart-time Resettlement Program & Immigration Assistant, Services, Morgantown Kingwood Catholic Charities Office Principal Needed At Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), we have a culture deeply rooted in Catholic social teaching and respect all Catholic beliefs and practices. The Pro- St. Patrick Church of Weston, West Virginia is seeking a Principal for St. Pat- gram Assistant is responsible for assisting and supporting multiple programs in the rick Catholic School, pre-school through eighth grades. Raymond Wolfe Center in Kingwood. The primary responsibilities of the Program · The Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with Assistant is to assist with clerical duties and to provide administration support and Church precepts and act as an example and motivator toward the fulfill- ment capacity development at the Raymond Wolfe Center. The Program Assistant must of the Catholic philosophy of the school. be able to work with persons of varied social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Es- · The ideal candidate must have an earned Master’s Degree in Educa- tional sential Job Duties: Provide direct service to clients by completing applications for var- Leadership or Administration or begin the process of completing degree re- ious programs, determining eligibility, identifying other resources in the commu- quirements; or hold a valid Educational Leadership certification from the state nity, and arranging payments to vendors. Assist the Romney Case Manager with of West Virginia or be eligible for such certification. establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community · The candidate will have a minimum of five years of successful educa- agencies, faith-based organizations, churches, and coalitions to enhance service to tional experience with preference for administrative experience. clients. Assist with clerical duties and recordkeeping, utilizing spreadsheets and the A resume with three references may be emailed with all attachments in PDF agency’s electronic database. Assist with fundraisers and special events as needed. to Rev. Father Douglas A. Ondeck at [email protected] or mailed to 210 Represent and interpret the mission and work of Catholic Charities West Virginia, Center Ave., Weston, WV June 18, 2021. the Kingwood office and its programs to the community. Job Type: Part-time (two days/14 hours per week); non-exempt. Location: Eastern Region, Kingwood, WV. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or at least 5 years of related work Foodservice Equipment, experience preferred. Excellent computer skills with the ability to track data and gen- Supplies, Disposables, erate reports. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in serv- Janitorial and more ing the public. Excellent organizational and time management skills. 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