Former Glasgow Lord Provost Cardinal Keith O’Brien ALEX MOSSON on the urgent bestows a Papal knighthood need to support Palestine and its on LORD GILL, the Lord Justice people. Pages 12-13 Clerk of Scotland. Page 2

No 5435 www.sconews.co.uk Friday September 30 2011 | £1 Church must Over 4.5 million Ethiopians face starvation battle attack of secularisation While in Germany, the Holy Father said that Catholics must oppose same- sex marriage and euthanasia proposals

By Martin Dunlop life from God, the Christian Churches in Germany—including Orthodox and Ori- POPE Benedict XVI defended the ental Orthodox Christians—are walking ‘integrity’ and ‘uniqueness’ of marriage side by side along the path of peaceful between a man and a woman, during witness for understanding and solidarity his four-day state visit to Germany among peoples, on the basis of their faith last week in which he underlined in the one God and Father of all,” the Christian unity, interfaith dialogue Holy Father said. “At the same time they and the urgent need for religion in an continue to place the miracle of God’s increasingly secularised society. incarnation at the centre of their procla- The Holy Father was making his first mation. Realising that on this mystery all official visit to his homeland as Pope human dignity depends, they speak up and, in addition to defending the sanc- jointly for the protection of human life tity of marriage in light of bids in Scot- from conception to natural death.” land and internationally to redefine it for same-sex couples, he also spoke out Scottish reaction against abortion and euthanasia. The Holy Father’s messages from Ger- many had particular resonance with Guided by God Catholics in Scotland, particularly his “Faith in God, the Creator of life, and defence of the integrity of marriage. unconditional adherence to the dignity of The Pope’s words followed a recent every human being strengthen faithful statement from the Bishops’ Conference Christians to oppose vigorously every of Scotland, in which they emphasised manipulative and selective intervention that they would ‘strenuously oppose’ any in the area of human life,” the Pope said attempts from the Scottish Government in an address to Orthodox church leaders to redefine marriage to include same-sex at the Seminary Hörsaal, Freiburg, on couples, while similar plans have also Saturday. “Knowing too the value of been proposed in England and Wales. marriage and the family, we as Christians attach great importance to defending the continued on page 7 integrity and the uniqueness of marriage between one man and one woman from German Consul General in Scotland any kind of misinterpretation.” says Church rallied round visit, page 9 The Pope said that, in this respect, ‘the common engagement of Christians, Full coverage of Pope’s visit to his including Orthodox and Oriental Ortho- homeland, pages 8-9 Many Ethiopian farmers are facing starvation as large numbers of the livestock upon which they depend have died due to the dox Christians, makes a valuable contri- ongoing East African drought. This is the finding of SCIAF’s Val Morgan currently visiting the country. Over 4.5 million Ethiopians bution to building up a society equipped Read all the homilies and addresses are in need of emergency food aid and a quarter of a million cattle have died because of a lack of water on grazing land. SCIAF, its for the future, in which the human per- of Papal visit in full at sister agencies and partners in Ethiopia are helping farmers by providing cash and food to the most vulnerable, cash-for-work for son is given the respect which is his due.’ http://www.sconews.co.uk/ the able-bodied and emergency livestock feeding. Donate now on 0141 354 5555 or online at www.sciaf.org.uk. Further reports “In the present climate, in which many from Mr Morgan on Ethiopia in future SCO editions PIC: VAL MORGAN/SCIAF would like, as it were, to ‘liberate’ public Editorial, page 14

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SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT tel 0141 221 4956 fax 0141 221 4546 e-mail [email protected] 2 PICTURE NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday September 30 2011 Cardinal O’Brien presents Papal knighthood at Red Mass

By Martin Dunlop CARDINAL Keith O’Brien was the main concelebrant at the annual Red Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday, marking the opening of the new legal year in Scotland. Sunday’s Mass was an extra special occasion for Lord Gill, the Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland, when his outstand- ing service to public life in the country was recognised. Cardinal O’Brien, rep- resenting Pope Benedict XVI, bestowed upon him the Papal Knighthood. Joining the cardinal and Lord Gill at Sunday’s Mass, were various members of the legal profession in Scotland and their families, including Lord Gill’s fellow judges, Lord Hardie, Lord Drummond Young, Lord Matthews and Lord Doherty. Also present were Frank Mulholland QC, the Lord Advocate, Richard Keen QC, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, and Austin Lafferty, vice president of the Law Society of Scotland. In his homily at Sunday’s Mass, Car- dinal O’Brien urged Catholic lawyers in Scotland to remain strong and true to their religious beliefs. “There is no doubt that one of the biggest challenges facing Catholic lawyers in Scotland today is a challenge which has faced many people and dif- ferent groups in society down the ages: how do you live and act out your pro- time the only serving Catholic judge in Joining Cardinal O’Brien and Lord Gill fessional lives while at the same time Scotland—Lord Gill went on to become (inset with Papal knighthood) at Sunday’s remaining true to the teachings and doc- chairman of the Scottish Law Commis- Mass, were members of the legal trine of the Church?” Cardinal O’Brien sion, a post he held until 2001 when he profession and their families, including said. “Specifically for lawyers the chal- was appointed Lord Justice Clerk. Lord Gill’s fellow judges, Lord Hardie, Lord lenge must be how can you represent “Lord Gill is at present Scotland’s Drummond Young, Lord Matthews and your clients’ interests to the best of your longest serving judge—undertaking a Lord Doherty PICS: PAUL McSHERRY abilities while applying the law of the review of the Scottish Civil Courts on land, when at times these two pressures behalf of the Scottish Government and him the honour of a Knighthood of the may be in conflict with your own fulfilling various other roles on behalf Order of St Gregory the Great. Catholic Faith.” of the UK and Scottish Governments,” “It is an award that I am sure will be The cardinal said that, in so doing, he the cardinal said. “He has enjoyed the warmly welcomed by both the Catholic was ‘echoing the words’ of Pope Bene- take confidence from the Word of God. Bar as an Advocate in 1967. From 1964 support of his wife, Kate, and family, Community and the whole legal dict XVI during his address at West- Prior to bestowing upon Lord Gill— to 1977 he lectured in the Faculty of having been married for 42 years and profession.” minster Hall during his visit to the UK who was attending his 44th consecutive Law at the University of Edinburgh. having five sons and one daughter along “It is an honour and a privilege to last September. Red Mass—the Papal Knighthood, the Lord Gill went on to become an with 14 grandchildren. He is a loyal receive a knighthood from this great “The Pope called upon the lay Faith- cardinal spoke about Lord Gill’s life and Advocate Depute; then, as an Advocate. and active parishioner in St Columba’s Pope,” Lord Gill said. “I was touched ful, ‘within their respective spheres of some of his many achievements. He was also appointed as Standing Jun- Parish, Edinburgh and at national level by the gracious words of the cardinal at influence,’ to seek ways of promoting Following on primary and secondary ior Counsel to the Foreign and Com- has assisted the Bishops of Scotland. the Red Mass.” and encouraging dialogue between schooling at St Thomas’ Primary monwealth Office, the Home Office “It is then I am sure you will agree, Faith and reason at every level of School and St Aloysius’ College, Glas- and the Scottish Education Department; entirely appropriate that the Holy Father I [email protected] national life,” the cardinal said, while gow, Lord Gill attended Glasgow Uni- and in 1981, he was appointed a has seen fit to recognise Lord Gill’s I Read Cardinal O’Brien’s homily to the encouraging those present to consider versity, gaining the degrees of MA and Queen’s Counsel. exceptional contribution to public life in legal profession in full in next week’s the message of the day’s readings and LLB before being called to the Scottish Appointed a judge in 1994—at that Scotland and to graciously bestow on SCO

Bishop Devine rededicates re-opened St Mary’s, Lanark BISHOP Joseph Devine of Motherwell joined the com- munity of St Mary’s Church, Lanark, as they celebrated the dedication of their reno- vated church building with a Mass on Sunday. The bishop joined Fr Joseph Brannigan, parish priest at St Mary’s, clergy from Motherwell Diocese, including former priests of the parish, parishioners ing escaped any damage and and guests for the celebrations. Sunday’s celebrations went ahead A six-figure renovation project as planned. —supported by a funding package During the Mass, a St Mary’s from the Heritage Lottery Fund parishioner (above) presented and Historic Scotland—took place Bishop Devine with the gift of a at St Mary’s over the past year and staff made from a chair recov- the church, which reopened last ered from the church in a previ- month, was looking resplendent ous fire many years ago. for the arrival of the bishop on The Calvary Shrine outside St Sunday. The Mass was greatly Mary’s was blessed at a service enjoyed by those who attended. on Wednesday. The St Mary’s While St Mary’s derelict renovation project involved church hall was badly damaged work on the church, a listed as a result of a deliberate fire building, the church house, club- started close by last week, thank- rooms and courtyard. fully, the renovated church build- PICS: TOM EADIE Friday September 30 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3

Scottish MP asks whether or not a Catholic can become Prime Minister MSP backs rehabilitation scheme LABOUR Shadow Defence Minster Jim Murphy has Roseanna Cunningham supports anti-sectarian work of Iona Community with prisoners questioned whether a Catholic can become Prime By Ian Dunn Minster. Prominent Scottish Catholic THE Scottish Government has Mr Murphy (right)—former announced that an Iona Community Scottish Secretary who, while programme to rehabilitate prisoners in office, played a key role in convicted of sectarian crime is to dou- organising last year’s Papal ble in size. visit—asked ‘Can you be The programme, which encourages Catholic and Prime Minster?’ in inmates to discuss lyrics sung in sectarian an interview with The Specta- songs and to understand the problems that tor magazine this week. the Catholic Media Office, said sectarianism has caused in communities The MP for East Renfrew- Mr Murphy’s comments high- has the backing of Community Safety shire said he did believe a Scot lighted a worrying trend in the Minister Roseanna Cunningham. However could be Prime Minster of Great higher echelons of British politics. the minister’s recent presentation to the Britain, but raised the issue of “These comments give you Scottish Parliament’s justice committee religion as a potential barrier. an insight into the underlying calling for a tough line in the Offensive When Tony Blair was Prime religious intolerance at the top Behaviour in Football and Threatening Minister he regularly attended of government,” he said. “What Communications Bill has come under fire. Catholic Mass but did not for- was behind Tony Blair’s deci- mally convert until after he left sion when he decided to Prison programme office. become a Catholic but not until The Iona Community programme—suc- Peter Kearney, the director of he left office?” cessfully piloted in Addiewell, Barlinnie, Kilmarnock, Glenochil and Greenock jails—focuses on language and attitudes Composer suggests that Scotland’s within families in the hope of not only pre- venting reoffending but also stopping sectar- justice system is unfair on Catholics ianism being passed from parents to children. The novel approach targeted 60 prisoners THE renowned Scottish wasn’t going to receive justice. selected by prison chiefs because they had composer James MacMillan When they capture him, perhaps sectarian elements to their offending. Initial has suggested the Scottish Gaddafi could request that he is results showed that two-thirds of the pris- justice system does not treat tried in a court in central Scot- oners involved showed a ‘positive change’ Catholics fairly. land. On previous experience he in attitudes on completing the programme. In an interview with a Sunday could do worse, and he has a lot Laura McAleese, is the youth project paper following the not-proven going for him, in that he isn’t a co-ordinator who leads the project, taking verdict in the trial of John Wil- Catholic of Irish heritage.” it into prisons and running the courses. Based on this success, the Scottish Gov- Community Safety Minister Roseanna Cunningham son, a Hearts fan accused of Paul McBride QC, who has “We’re predominantly talking about ernment has awarded the project a further has backed the Iona Community’s programme to assaulting Celtic FC manager represented Celtic and, along with under-40 males,” she said. “Although we £42,000 in funding, allowing it to double rehabilitate prisoners who have been convicted Neil Lennon—a Catholic from other high-profile supporters of started in the west of Scotland we have in size. of a sectarian crime, but has also come under fire the North of Ireland—Mr the club, was sent a parcel bomb also had people from Edinburgh and Liv- The minister for community safety said for her presentation last week to the Holyrood MacMillan said he was ‘baffled’ in April, dismissed Mr MacMil- ingston. A lot of them have got children that the Iona Community initiative had justice committee, which is currently examining by last month’s decision lan’s claims. “It was just a bad themselves and it’s about looking at how already seen ‘positive results.’ the new proposed anti-sectarianism legislation “Scotland is yet again an inter- verdict on a bad day,” he said. they speak to their children and whether “Seventy per cent of offenders have anti-sectarianism legislation, has been crit- national laughing stock over this Mr Wilson, 26, was jailed for they are encouraging them to be sectarian.” shown a positive change in attitude after icised by its deputy convenor. issue,” he said. “But another side eight months for breach of the taking part in the programme and the ini- James Kelly, Labour’s justice spokesman, of me wasn’t surprised at all. peace and banned from football Method tiative has been rolled out to other prisons said Ms Cunningham’s appearance before Juries are simply a cross-section for five years for the incident, The course features six group sessions, across Scotland,” she said. “We are clear Holyrood’s Justice committee was of society, after all, and this is which was seen on TV when with participants asked questions at the that tougher legislation can only be one ‘shambolic.’ Scotland. Of course Mr Lennon Hearts played Celtic on May 11. beginning and end of the course, such as: part of the solution and if we are to tackle “Despite the proposed new law being ‘Do you think you are sectarian?’ or ‘Is sectarianism in Scotland we need wide- called the Offensive Behaviour at Football curate in St John’s parish. In 1986, there a need for change?’ ranging actions right across society.” Bill, the minister said that the bill wouldn’t OBITUARY Bishop Vincent Logan appointed Prisoners were also asked to score state- make offensive behaviour at a football him parish priest of St Anne’s in ments such as ‘I think it’s OK for some- Bill proposal match a crime,” he said. “The mind boggles. CANON IAN MULLEN Carnoustie. He spent three one to crack a sectarian joke—it’s part of The government bill to tackle hate and Fans need to know where they stand and CANON Ian Mullen, a retired years there before being appointed life and it does no harm’ on their accept- sectarian crime around football matches exactly what is and isn’t acceptable behav- priest of Dunkeld Diocese, has died to Forfar. ability, giving a rating from one to five. continues to prove controversial. iour. Unfortunately after this evidence ses- at his home in Dundee. He was 57. In 1993, he returned home to St This was used to rate their attitudes, with Ms Cunningham’s presentation last sion we are left no further forward.” Canon Mullen was born and Clement’s in the Charleston area of prisoners typically showing a 50 per cent week to the Holyrood justice committee, brought up in Dundee. He was edu- the city, where he spent 12 years as improvement after the course. which is currently examining the proposed I [email protected] cated at St Clement’s Primary, parish priest. In 2005, he became before studying for the priesthood parish priest of St Stephen’s, Blair- at St Vincent’s, Langbank, Blairs gowrie, serving at St Mary’s, Coupar College and the Royal Scots Col- Angus and St Luan’s in Alyth. lege Valladolid in Spain. He retired due to ill health last He was ordained in July 1978, in year. Canon Mullen is survived by MONTHLY St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, by his mother Betty, his brother Char- LOURDESLOURDES Bishop William Andrew Hart. His lie, sister-in-law Helen and nieces DRAW first appointment was as assistant Gillian, Claire and Louise. FeastFeast ooff tthehe IImmaculatemmaculate CConceptiononcepttion priest in St Pius X, Dundee, where A Requiem Mass for Canon TO CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY, he served until 1981. 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EILSTON was opened as a mis- sion/parish in 1861 and St Thomas’s Church was dedi- Ncated on September 22 of the same year by Bishop John Mur- doch, vicar apostolic of the Western District of Scotland. Quite unusual then as now, Bishop Murdoch named the Church to St Thomas the Apos- tle as recognition of the pastor of St John’s, Barrhead, Fr Thomas Keane. He had done much work to make the mission/parish suc- 1 2 ceed in Neilston and cleared much of the debt. Not until the mid-1940s in the archiepisco- pate of Archbishop Donald A Campbell of Glasgow was the term ‘parish’ used. He issued each missionary rector with a duly sealed warrant stating that Missionary Rector was to be replaced as parish priest with all the obligations as given by the Code of Canon Law stipulated in 1918. For nearly two years after the opening of St Thomas’ Church, Neilston, it was administered by Fr John Carlin, assistant at St John’s, Barrhead. In 1863, Neil- 6 5 4 3 ston had its first resident priest, Fr James McNamara. He was born in mara establishing the parish, a night school of 60 pupils. His from Ayrshire where there was a the community.In heraldic terms 1: Bishop John Murdoch Belfast and he was, in effect, the enlarging the church with a gallery zeal and energy were taken up in great loss suffered by the Church Red is suggested as eagerness to founder of Neilston parish. His 17 and new presbytery, opening a the parish as one moulding and in the aftermath of the Reforma- serve and especially one’s 2: Canon Aloysius Reifenrath 1900- years in Neilston saw Fr McNa- school which had 75 children and going after the lapsed. Many were tion and the shortage of priests, fatherland. Such a colour suited 1924 was driven out of the few churches or schools. He Fr Tracy reflecting his own Rhineland through the Kul- established the Guild of the eagerness to advance Catholic turkampf's attack on the church; Rosary, the Guild of St Patrick, education and the several had public processions of the Society of Christian Mothers, schools he built in the various Eucharist in Neilston and ran the Daughters of Mary, St Vincent de parishes he served. He com- bell honoring Christ's Presence; Paul Society (established on posed several hymns and one installed German-made Stations of the Cross and German coloured December 4 1862 and continues especially to St Conval. He was window on the Eucharist to this day). Such was the progress the first priest in Scotland to be in the early years of St Thomas’ elected to a school board. Above 3: Canon Joseph Costeur 1938-1941 Church. all he was a true priest. It was his was one of the first Canons of Pais- calling that chiefly employed all ley Cathedral Chapter r Bernard Tracy, born in his thoughts and endeavours. Claudy Co Derry, suc- His simple piety and faith were 4: Daniel McGlinchey 1947-1951, Fceeded Fr McNamara alike in him. was the first treasurer of Paisley from1880 to 1893. He provided Diocese a new school opened on April 16 t Thomas’ had eighteen 1887; carried out a massive ren- parish priests and several 5: Rev Vincent E Grace 1968-1971 ovation scheme in 1890, built a Sassistants in its 150 years served twice as chaplain for the tower and installed the first bell existence. Each made his own armed forces in St Thomas’ Church in 1891— effort. consecrated by Archbishop Their included new schools 6: Canon John McElroy 1990-1996 Charles Petre Eyre of Glasgow. It (especially before the Education has to be remembered that Act of 1918 was introduced) in Catholic churches were forbidden light of the growing Catholic by Penal Law to have church community; a new porch area, tion times. Recently it was badly bells until the passing of the which in recent times, was fur- damaged in severe weather condi- Catholic Emancipation Bill on nished by Mgr James Cunning- tions and was closed for some April 13 1829. Today St Thomas’ ham; the European stained glass time. In replacing the floor, the has three bells and, at Sunday windows; new organs, sacristy remains of nine men were discov- Masses, they ring at the elevation extensions; Stations of the Cross ered and were sent to Glasgow of the Host and chalice in keeping of German origin, renovation by University who concluded they with such a custom in Catholic Canon John McElroy of sanctuary belonged to the 16th Century. European countries. It is thought in keeping with the Second Vati- Until 1927 priests who built that Canon Aloysius Reifenrath can Council; plaque to former churches were often buried in from the Rhineland, parish priest parish priests dedicated by Bishop such churches. From that year of St Thomas’ 1900-1924, intro- Philip Tartaglia; new hall with its only residential bishops may be duced the custom. coloured window of the Arms of interred in Cathedral Churches. The people showed their Paisley Diocese in its porch with There is no marked stone or appreciation of Fr Tracy by pre- the Papal arms of the Popes and memorial in the Neilston church senting him with a chalice at his bishops of Paisley produced by of any priest being buried in its jubilee in the priesthood in 1884. parishioner and artist Elizabeth graveyard. The fact that such Few priests reached their silver Skea; a grotto of Lourdes in the bones belonged to the 16th cen- jubilee in those years. The chal- grounds of the church in 2004 on tury suggested they were ice is still in Neilston. It was the 150th anniversary of the Catholic and most likely priests. made in France showing an Dogma of the Immaculate Con- The location in the church was image and name of the Apostles ception being defined on Decem- marked and a grave dug. An ecu- with the paton/communion plate ber 8 1854. menical service was held and the bearing the Hand of O’Neil link- remains, in in coffin kindly ing up Fr Tracy’s Ulster birth- eilston Parish Church of donated by D Moodie & Co, place. The Red Hand has several Scotland was originally funeral directors (Barrhead and interpretations on both sides of NCatholic in pre-Reforma- Paisley), were re-interred. Friday September 30 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5

Autumn arts programme focuses SCIAF calls for climate change aid on youth, charity and spirituality THE Archdiocese of Glas- to life scenes from various eras,” Aid agency launches latest report at Scottish Parliament; ask Government to meet its pledge gow’s Art’s Project has he said. “They are all under 21 and begun its popular Art’s in that is of one the ways Arts in By Ian Dunn Autumn programme of Autumn is focused on youth. We events. also have the annual art competi- SCIAF has called on the Scottish This year the focus is on ‘youth, tion for school pupils which is Government to meet its pledge on cli- charity and spirituality’ according focused on the idea of ‘Sacred mate change. to Stephen Callaghan, AGAP’s Space.’” The Catholic aid agency spoke out at director. One of the key events that Other events in the programme the launch of its new report at the Scottish places emphasis on all three include the Cradle to the Grave Parliament. The launch of Adapting to Cli- aspects is this weekend’s produc- concert at St Michael’s Church mate Change; Perceptions from Zambia tion of Freedom from Change. hall in Parkhead in October that and Scotland was hosted by MSP Claire The play marks the 80th anniver- will raise money for the Suzy Adamson and chaired by Philippa sary of the Notre Dame Centre in Fund that supports AIDS orphans Bonella, head of Communications and Glasgow which has provided sup- in South Africa. Proceeds from the Education at SCIAF. port for children, young people opening event of Arts and The guest speaker at the event was and families since 1931. It will be Autumn, a performance from the Sheila Kambobe, deputy director of the the first AGAP Theatre production Spirit of Life youth choir went ot Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection to open at the Old Sheriff Court SCIAF’s Africa appeal. (JCTR) Lusaka, Zambia, a SCIAF partner. building in Glasgow’s Merchant “By coming to these perform- City, which is home to the Scot- ances you’re performing an act of Government pledge tish Youth Theatre. mercy an act of giving as well as SCIAF has called on the Scottish Govern- posting to enrich existing soils, and the shar- The SCIAF speakers, MSPs and guests at the Mr Callaghan, who directs the hopefully enjoying yourself,” Mr ment to meet its pre-election pledge to ing of expertise between scientists, local Adapting to Climate Change report launch at piece, said that the play was a cel- Callghan said. build a £9 million fund to tackle climate organisations and government. the Scottish Parliament ebratory one. Another key event in the festi- change projects overseas. This amounts to PIC: PAUL McSHERRY “We should not underestimate val was James MacMillan’s Scot- 0.026 of the Scottish Government’s Zambia the importance of the work carried tish premiere of his St John budget. Prior to the meeting, Ms Kambobe, spoke do research to show how people are being out by the Notre Dame Centre in Passion this week. “[It is] proba- Patrick Grady, SCIAF’s advocacy man- to the SCO about the work her organisa- affected by these changes,” she said. “We helping to rebuild the lives of chil- bly the only time we’ll see the ager, has aksed all Scots to back the aid tion was doing to help those afflicted by are pressuring the Government to adopt a dren, young people and their fam- BBC Scottish symphony Orches- agency’s postcard campaign to put pres- climate change in Zambia. climate change policy that will be effec- ilies over the past 80 years,” he tra as part of an AGAP event,” Mr sure on the Scottish Government to keep “We are a faith-based orgainsation tive. People are slow to adapt but progress said. “I hope that this play helps Callaghan said “But they’re very its promises. inspired by the Church’s social teaching is being made.” audiences to think about the con- welcome!” In addition a highlight “Climate change represents the greatest and we work to promote justice,” she said. Part of the broader problem, Ms Kam- tribution made by the centre to of the season will be the AGAP threat to the fight against global poverty,” “We are part of a consortium of groups bobe, believes, is that the country’s wealth society and, although it is mostly Mass of thanksgiving for the arts he said. “Developing countries are already that is trying to help local farmers cope is not being shared properly. an upbeat and entertaining cele- at St Andrew’s cathedral on Sun- being hit first and hardest by climate with a changing climate.” “Zambia’s economy had been growing bration piece, I hope it will also day November 27. change, despite having done least to cause She said many Zambians had been recently but much of the wealth generated raise awareness of the serious the problem. Wealthy industrialised nations affected by a changing climate. “This is by the mining and other industries does issues facing young people today.” I Freedom from Chains is at the such as Scotland, who have profited from not backed by scientific study as yet but nothing to benefit the vast majority of the Mr Callaghan was also full of Scottish Youth Theatre this Satur- unrestrained energy use to grow their we have noticed a changing climate in population,” she said. praise for the play’s actors. day and Sunday at 2.30 pm. economies, have a moral responsibility to many regions where the rainy season is Despite these problems she believes her “Maryfrances Jennow, Katie Ten- I Find Arts in Autumn at avail- help developing countries adapt to the cli- much shorter,” she said. “There are long group are making great progress, with nent and Daniel Campbell (below) able at the Agap website at mate challenges they face.” droughts and then flooding when the rains SCIAF’s help. do a fantastic job and really bring http://www.agap.org.uk. The report will be released later this finally arrive. Water can be a big problem “We have a good exchange of ideas that month and highlights examples from in two ways when it is dry people have to goes both ways,” she said. “And they also SCIAF’s own work in Zambia and Malawi, travel long distances to get it then when it put us in touch with other groups in other currently funded by the Scottish Govern- floods, it destroys crops and infrastruc- countries who face similar challenges so ment, which helps small scale farmers grow ture.” we help each other.” and consolidate their access to food and Her group is primarily involved in lob- income through integrated sustainable bying the Zambian government to take on I To support SCIAF’s campaign visit farming practices. These include planting the burden of helping those worst affected http://www.sciaf.org.uk/climatejusti- trees to act as barriers to prevent crop by the changes in climate. cenow destruction and soil erosion, organic com- “We lobby all levels of government and I [email protected]

Open Door success for St Andrew’s cathedral and garden

By Martin Dunlop ship, the SS Ettrick, which reached its destination of Concert for Rutherglen church MORE than 600 people Canada. Mr Gonnella’s uncle, passed through the doors of Ralph Santini, who he is named A CHARITY classical con- Maureen Smith, a member of St Andrew’s Metropolitan after, died fighting for the British cert is being held next month the parish council, who has Cathedral and the adjoining Army in Normandy in 1944. to help with Rutherglen’s St helped organise the event, Italian cloister garden when Giving tours of the Italian Columbkille’s Church refur- explained that the renovations Glasgow Archdiocese cloister garden for the Doors bishment. required were extensive. recently listed them as part Open Day festival provided Mr International tenor, classical “We need new roof for of the Doors Open Day fes- Gonnella with numerous oppor- guitarist and recording artist, church and the parish house, to tival for the first time since tunities to revisit a story that has Martin Aelred and Classic FM really just make it water and major refurbishment work been told many times in his Hall of Fame composer Stuart wind proof,” she said. on the Clydeside site was family. Mitchell are to give a special Fr Pat Hennessy, parish priest completed. “We grew up knowing the charity classical concert at St of St Columbkille’s, said the con- The two-day festival on the story of the Arandora Star Columbkille’s in aid of the £1m cert would be a wonderful event. third weekend of September each tragedy and the monument at the refurbishment of the Grade A- “We are absolutely delighted to year celebrates Scottish buildings, Italian garden is like a grave for listed building. welcome Martin and Stuart to our parks, places and people. our grandfather for us,” Mr The concert will take place on church and to thank them so This year, visitors were able Gonnella said. “There was never October 7, from 7-9pm in the much for contributing their time to learn more about St a body or a certificate recognis- 1000-seat capacity church. in this way,” he said. “I have Andrew’s Cathedral garden’s ing his death so to have our Tickets cost £5. It will be an heard them perform before and I tribute to victims of the Aran- grandfather’s name on the plaque evening recital of Puccini, am sure it will be a delightful dora Star the Second World War man Ralph Gonnella (above). ment is a tribute to those that lost at the monument is great for us.” Beethoven, Mozart and Schu- evening. St Columbkille’s is such tragedy, courtesy of Glasgow The garden’s central monu- their lives when the Arandora Mr Gonnella was over- bert plus original compositions a wonderful building and the fact Star liner—containing Italian whelmed at the interest shown by Mr Mitchell. Mr Aelred will this will contribute to our refur- Scots bound for prison camps in by those visiting the cathedral also sing modern classics. bishment is a blessing.” Canada, along with German during the festival and managed The refurbishment work, due The current St Columbkille’s EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 nationals and POWs—was torpe- to recount the story of the Aran- to start next year, is at the plan- was built in 1940, replacing an Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. doed and sank. dora Star tragedy to more than ning stage and will encompass original church building which 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. A total of 486 of 734 Italians 600 people. the re-roofing and making good was founded in 1851. Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. on board the ship died. Among “I absolutely loved giving the of external fabric on the Concert tickets are available 020 83502542 [email protected] the dead was Mr Gonnella’s tours and the enthusiasm shown 1940-built, Italian-basilica-style from the shop within the church Call EWTN on or e-mail maternal grandfather, Quinto by people was great,” he said. “I church, together with an internal after Masses, from the church for free monthly posted programme guide and Santini, while his father, Renato was shattered at the end of the up-grading covering heating, hall or by calling 0781 7747986 visit www.ewtn.co.uk formoreinfo. Gonnella, was on board a second days but it was worth it.” lighting and fabric. to make a booking. 6 SCHOOLS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday September 30 2011

A new start revisits the past in Peebles CARDINAL Keith O’Brien The newly refurbished Halyrude joined the community of Primary School in Peebles was Halyrude Primary School, opened by Cllr George Turnbull and Peebles as they celebrated Cardinal Keith O’Brien—who are the official opening of their pictured with head teacher Kate new building. Brown, parent council chairperson George Turnbull, executive Barry Hughes, pupil and server Reece Ward Murray, pupil Molly member for education for Gray and recordists Mack and Elsie Scottish Borders Council Reed and Niamh and Mhairi carried out the official opening Kenahan PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Holyrood takes spotlight again honours and the building was blessed by the cardinal. In an address to those games field.” Community gathers to celebrate 75 years of the secondary school gathered, the cardinal The cardinal also referred to explained the significance of the local authority’s recently By Martin Dunlop city of Glasgow,” Archbishop Conti said. Archbishop Mario Conti concelebrated Mass the Halyrude site. announced review of Catholic The archbishop spoke of God’s provi- with former Holyrood pupil Bishop John Mone “There is a sense in which education in the Borders, SEVENTY-FIVE years of Holyrood dence, emphasising that God has been and clergy from the Glasgow Archdiocese. the community of the school is brought about as a result of Secondary School, Glasgow, were ‘alive and active in the 75 years of Pictured with them are head teacher Tom coming home for it was on this dwindling rolls and recruitment marked with a celebration of Mass at Catholic education at Holyrood’. McDonald, former headteacher Peter Mullen very road that the original St problems with headteachers. Christ the King Church. Closing his homily, the archbishop also and current pupils PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Joseph’s Catholic School was “Along with my advisers in Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow spoke about last September’s visit to Scot- established in 1865,” the the field of education, I was the principal celebrant and was joined land of Pope Benedict XVI, and high- He mentioned the school’s values of cardinal said. welcome the review of the four on the altar by Bishop Emeritus John lighted that he was wearing the same ‘love, compassion and justice,’ which he “For over 100 years this Catholic primary schools in the Mone of Paisley, a former pupil of the chasuble that the Holy Father wore at last said were underpinned by the school’s single room served the parish Borders,” the cardinal said. school, Fr Desmond Broderick, who was September’s Mass at Bellahouston Park work with their partner schools in Malawi. of St Joseph’s and the whole of “We are all aware of part of the school’s first intake of pupils in and had then gifted to Glasgow Peebleshire from Walkerburn particular difficulties in recent 1936, and a number of clergy from the Archdiocese. Celebration in the east, West Linton to the years—I myself, along with my archdiocese. The archbishop asked the pupils to think “Tonight is not just a celebration of 75 West and Eddleston to the advisers in the field of about the Pope’s message to ‘lead lives years of Holyrood but also a celebration North of the town. education, look forward to Friends worthy of God’ and emphasised the of Catholic education in Glasgow,” Mr “Now, 146 years later, we co-operating fully with the Former staff and pupils of Holyrood joined importance of his words: “There is only McDonald said. “Our Catholic schools are find ourselves in this review group. the current crop, representatives of Glas- one thing that lasts, the love of Jesus a very special commodity.” wonderful refurbished building “Such facilities as we now gow City Council and friends of the Holy- Christ, personally, for each one of you.” At the end of Mass, the newly appointed which provides the school with enjoy in Halyrude are so rood community at the Mass last Tom McDonald spoke of his pride at head girl and head boy of Holyrood, Sarah six classrooms, a learning welcome and necessary as Wednesday. being the head teacher at the school and Gillespie and Mark Malone, gave a vote support room, a large gym, a Church and council work In his homily, Archbishop Conti said noted that, in addition to Fr Broderick, two of thanks to the congregation and a special dining hall, a gathering space, together in a spirit of that Holyrood has a certain prominence in more pupils from Holyrood’s first intake presentation to Bishop Mone. offices, meeting rooms, partnership to ensure that the public eye, being the largest school in of 1936 were present in the congregation. Following the Mass, an exhibition disabled access, new heating Catholic education flourishes, Europe with a school roll of more than Mr McDonald gave a potted history of marking 75 years of Holyrood was show- and electrical systems, double as it always has done, in the 2000 pupils and 150 teachers. Holyrood, which, when it opened in 1936, cased in the church hall. glazing, a playground and Borders.” “The school has always been a source was Glasgow’s first Catholic secondary of pride to the Catholic community and school for boys and girls. [email protected] Students gather to ‘find a purpose in life’ Mission possible PUPILS at Turnbull High AROUND 200 S6 pupils School Bishopbriggs enjoyed from across Dunkeld a four-day mission last week Diocese recently gathered led by the Franciscan Friars for a day of reflection, of the Renewal. paying special attention to Friars and sisters from the UK, the messages of Pope Ireland and the US spoke to the Benedict XVI to the UK’s pupils and encouraged them to young Catholics in explore and learn more about September last year. their Faith. As the first anniversary of the Fr Augustine Conner, who is Holy Father’s visit approached, based in Bradford, led the pupils from St John’s High mission and explained more School and St Paul’s High about the programme. School, Dundee joined their “On the first day, we focused on fellow students in St John’s the question: Who is Jesus? And Academy, Perth under the encountered an impressive range performed pop and Christian The students listen to the joys and God’s care,” Fr Conner said. The The pupils get a chance to ask the theme: Finding a purpose in life. of Christians who live their faith songs for an enthusiastic audience. challenges of living your Faith in next day the pupils spoke about Friars questions during the mission The conference was opened in their daily lives, including Seán Hagney, depute daily life with MSP Roseanna forgiveness and on the Wednesday by Audrey May, headteacher of priests, religious, chaplains, a headteacher of St John’s Cunningham Confessions were held for each Neil Roarty, Turnbull High St John’s Academy, who doctor, a Church of Scotland Academy, said the conference year group. The Thursday session headteacher, said. reminded the students of Pope minister, teachers, business had given senior students ‘an focused on Eucharistic Adoration Speaking to senior pupils, one Benedict’s call to ‘grow in leaders and local MSP, opportunity to reflect again on the students’ desire to think and Jesus’ healing power. of the friars leading the mission holiness’. The pupils were Roseanna Cunningham. In these the inspiring words of Pope deeply about their own “We have been very blessed at commented that it had been ‘a challenged and inspired by groups, pupils had the Benedict and space to reflect contribution to society and the the school and everybody has privilege’ to spend the week at keynote speakers Fr Tom opportunity to discuss the on their Christian vocation’. Church,” Mr Hagney said. been working so hard to help us,” Turnbull High and that the Shields, Dunkeld Diocese, and challenges of being examples of “Many people across many “The response of the students Fr Conner said. mission team had gained every Dr Stephen McKinney, faith in public and consider what professions gave their time across the three schools has Staff at Turnbull High spoke bit as much as the pupils from it. Glasgow University, to be the Pope’s words ‘the Church generously to speak about the been fantastic and it’s been a of the ‘powerful impact’ the The four-day mission closed saints of the 21st century. belongs to you’ means for them. challenges of living out the great opportunity for them to mission had on the pupils. with a celebration of Mass at St During the day, students met The finale was led by the Christian faith in Scotland meet and learn from one “It has been a fantastic Matthew’s Church,Bishopbriggs. in small groups where they Scotland Trust’s One Band who today and were impressed by another.” week for the whole school,” PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Friday September 30 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FOREIGN AND NATIONAL NEWS 7

Faithful from Tony Blair’s Africa urged not concern over to become too ‘anglicised’ Palestine’s AUXILIARY Bishop Peter UN proposal Hendricks of Southwark has urged African people living The UN Security Council in the UK to never become has begun consultations on too English. an application by Palestinian Delivering the homily at the leader Mahmoud Abbas for Pan African annual Mass in St full state membership of the George’s Church in Waltham- UN. The request needs the stow, east London, last Sunday, support of nine of the 15 Bishop Hendricks spoke of the members of the council, but community based culture of the US has said it will veto African people and fondly the bid. recalled his days working as a Diplomats say it could take priest in Peckham, where there weeks before the issue comes was a large African community. to vote. He remembered not knowing Mr Abbas last week urged who people were at the start and the council in New York to just waving and being wel- back a state with pre-1967 bor- comed. ders. Israel reiterated its call for “If an African person sees Marriage is not a civil rights issue peace talks without precondi- someone struggling along they tions. Direct talks between will go to help them, where the President of US Bishops’ Conference warns President Obama of looming Church/state conflict Israel and the Palestinians English will tend to move off,” stalled in September 2010. Bishop Hendricks said to a con- The former British Prime gregation that held people from By Stephen Reilly said equates ‘opposition to redefining In marked strong language, it also Minister Tony Blair, a Catholic Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, marriage with either intentional or will- argues that the administration treats mil- convert, has condemned the Nigeria, Cameroon, Rwanda, AMERICA’s most senior Catholic fully ignorant racial discrimination.’ lions of Americans who oppose same-sex Palestinians’ bid for statehood Eritrea, Tanzania, Togo, Angola, archbishop has issued a stern challenge The archbishop also argued that tradi- marriage ‘as if they were bigots.’ recognition describing it as Sierra Leone, Kenya and to President Barack Obama’s decision tional marriage is best for society, and that The tenor of the bishops’ warning appears ‘deeply confrontational.’ Uganda. “Everyone is welcome not to support a federal ban on same- treating same-sex marriage as a civil right to signal an escalation in their battle against Mr Blair, special envoy of at African social gatherings. sex marriage, and warned the president would lead to discrimination against same-sex marriage, as well as a hardening the Quartet of Middle East “I hope the African people that his policies could ‘precipitate a believers and against church agencies that of their opposition to President Obama peace mediators, has instead don’t ever become too English national conflict between church and could not, for example, accommodate gay (above left) just as the 2012 presidential called for negotiations between because they have something state of enormous proportions.’ couples as adoptive parents. campaign gets underway. The bishops’ new Palestinian and Israeli leaders. that we have lost,” the bishop In a letter last week, Archbishop Timo- “The administration’s failure to change hard line was welcomed by American con- He has considered such added. He went on to say that thy Dolan of New York (above right), course on this matter will precipitate a servatives, and it comes as the president is negations as a prerequisite to people could not afford to liken- president of the US Conference of national conflict between church and state facing record-low opinion ratings. any bid by Palestinians seeking ing their relationship with God Catholic Bishops, said he and other of enormous proportions and to the detri- The day before Archbishop Dolan sent enhanced status at the UN to that of worker and employer. prelates have grown increasingly con- ment of both institutions,” he warned. his letter to the US president on marriage, asserting that without negotia- “The view is sometimes if you cerned since the administration announced He then underscored the Church’s posi- the bishops of Washington, Maryland and tion only deep confrontations obey the commandments, go to last February that it would no longer tion recognising ‘the immeasurable per- Delaware sent a letter to Health and would emerge. Church and say your prayers, defend the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act sonal dignity and equal worth of all Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebe- “If you don’t have a negotia- God will let us into heaven when (DOMA) in court. individuals, including those with same-sex lius that strongly objects to proposed reg- tion, whatever you do at the you die,” he said. “This is the The Obama administration says it attraction’ and said ‘we reject all hatred and ulations mandating health care coverage UN is going to be deeply con- wrong way round, in reality believes the law that defines marriage as unjust treatment against any person.’ of contraception. frontational,” Mr Blair said. everything we have is a gift from between one man and one woman is For the Catholic Church, which consid- Mr Blair added that the move God. The only limit to what I unconstitutional. Traditional marriage ers the use of artificial birth control a sin, was just an incentive to per- can receive from God is that He The two-page letter was followed by a the mandate is ‘a radically new and suade the Israelis to take part in has so much to give and I set up Civil rights argument three-page analysis from the USCCB’s unprecedented attack on religious free- negotiations with the Palestin- barriers, such as my desires like Archbishop Dolan said the bishops are legal staff that charges the administration dom,’ Washington Cardinal Donald ian leaders. to have money or be popular. especially upset that the administration with ‘hostility’ to traditional marriage and Wuerl, Baltimore Archbishop Edwin He asserted that the move by Life means so much more if we and opponents of DOMA are framing their a ‘new, more aggressive position’ on O’Brien and Wilmington Bishop W Fran- Mr Abbas ‘worked brilliantly’ don’t focus on the material argument as a civil rights issue, which he behalf of same-sex marriage. cis Malooly, said. as it urged Israel to restart things.” negotiations.

Pope Benedict XVI speaks out against secularism I Continued from page 1 contributed significantly to Her purification and inner reform.” A newly released UK Govern- Faced with many challenges ment survey revealed that the today, the Pope (left) said that majority of people in the coun- the Church’s ‘basic motive for try are not in favour of same-sex change is the Apostolic Mission marriage. of the Disciples and the Church John Deighan, parliamentary Herself.’ officer for Scotland’s Catholic “The Church, in other words, bishops, welcomed the Holy must constantly rededicate Herself Father’s comments in Germany. to Her mission,” the Pope said. “There is a real moral confu- The Holy Father recalled that sion across the world on issues history has shown how a Church like the right to life and the detached from the world can importance of the family built on Worldliness bear more effective missionary marriage,” Mr Deighan said. On Sunday, the final day of the witness. “Once liberated from “The Pope’s encouragement to Papal visit to Germany, the Holy Her material and political bur- SPOTLIGHT ON... all Christians to proclaim the Father told Catholic workers that dens, the Church can reach out Christian message is therefore of the Church must set aside Her more effectively and in a truly great importance if people are to ‘worldliness.’ Christian way to the whole have a chance of surviving the “In order to accomplish Her world, She can be truly open to confusion of our times. true task adequately, the Church the world,” he said. “The Pope has consistently must constantly renew the effort The Pope’s German visit emphasised the need to talk about to detach Herself from the ended on Sunday evening with an Bishop Kieran Conry of Arundel and Brighton, has celebrated a Commissioning Mass at St Cassian’s, God for the sake of our society ‘worldliness’ of the world,” Pope address to state officials at Lahr the De La Salle Brothers retreat centre at Kintbury, near Newbury for their new 2011-2012 volunteer because without God society loses Benedict said to those gathered Airport, at which he encouraged youth team which consists of: Jethro Bennett (Devizes), Nicky Boughey (Wirral), Ben Blanche (Bristol), sight of the importance and mean- at Freiburg concert hall, includ- the Church in Germany ‘to pur- Rosie Holley (London), Ben Hudson (Trowbridge), Sophie Hurst (Manchester), Patrick McCrann (Kent), ing of human life. It is therefore ing German president, Christian sue with resolute confidence the Sam McLaughlin (London) and Stephanie O’Connor (Plymouth). Also commissioned were the new vital to heed his words and enthu- Wulff before adding “... One path of faith which leads people director of St Cassian’s, Emma Biggins and senior team members Helen Currie and Liz Richardson. The siastically proclaim the full Chris- could almost say that history back to their roots, to the heart of centre, run by the De la Salle Brothers, runs retreats for school groups, young adults and families. The tian message in society and not comes to the aid of the Church the Good News of Christ.’ ‘Kintbury Experience’ provides the opportunity for each person to develop spiritually, morally and socially allow false ideas of tolerance and here through the various periods to enable them to discover more about themselves, their community, and the world around them respect to silence us.” of secularisation, which have I [email protected] 8 GERMAN PAPAL VISIT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday September 30 2011 Pope speaks of Nazism to politicians In historic speech in German parliament, Holy Father warns of need for justice and peace By Beth Thomson The Holy Father spoke to Germany’s politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, at the Riechstag on the first day of his state visit to his homeland, the first time Pope Bene- Catholics, Lutherans unite in dict XVI has addressed a parliamen- tary body. prayer but differ in teaching Pope Benedict entered the hall of the historic Reichstag building, for what had Pope Benedict XVI addressed Father went on to talk about cur- been billed as the most important address representatives of the German rent and future developments. of his Papacy, to a standing ovation. Evangelical Church on Friday, “Faced with a new form of Germany is considered one of the most the second day of his Papal Christianity, which is spreading secularised countries in Europe and in his visit to Germany. with overpowering missionary 20-minute address Pope Benedict told the The meeting took place in the dynamism, sometimes in frighten- gathered politicians in the Bundestag, the Chapter Hall of the Augustinian ing ways, the mainstream Chris- lower house of the German parliament, Convent, Erfurt. Martin Luther, tian denominations often seem at a that belief in God was the foundation for who was ordained a Catholic loss,” he said. Western progress in law and social justice. priest in 1507, lived in the He spoke on the problem of ‘the monastery until 1511. secularised context of the world in Historic threat In his address Pope Benedict which we Christians today’ live in. Justice means knowing and striving to do he can deny them their humanity.” Pope Benedict XVI addressed the German focused on what unites Christian “God is increasingly being what is right, the Pope told the politicians, The Pope, therefore, firmly defended the parliament in Berlin last Thursday on the first denominations. “The great ecu- driven out of our society, and the before adding that Germany’s Nazi past Church’s voice in public affairs and said day of his four-day visit to his homeland menical step forward of recent history of revelation that Scrip- illustrates that without justice, the state that to dismiss religious values as irrelevant decades is that we have become ture recounts to us seems locked becomes ‘a highly organised band of rob- would ‘dismember our culture.’ He urged aware of all this common ground into an ever more remote past,” bers, capable of threatening the whole world Germans not to ignore religion. “Seldom has a speech in this house cre- and that we acknowledge it as we the Pope said, and concluded that and driving it to the edge of the abyss.’ “Even today, there is ultimately nothing ated so much attention and interest before it pray and sing together, as we ‘faith today has to be thought out He added that ‘the conviction that there else we could wish for but a listening heart was even given,” Norbert Lammert, the make our joint commitment to the afresh’ and that this would be is a creator God is what gave rise to the idea —the capacity to discern between good and president of the Bundestag, who invited the Christian ethos in our dealings achieved ‘by living it today in its of human rights, the idea of the equality of evil, and thus to establish true law, to serve Pope to address lawmakers, said with the world, as we bear com- fullness.’ all people before the law, the recognition of justice and peace,” he said. On the day the speech was boycotted by mon witness to the God of Jesus After the meeting Mr Schneider the inviolability of human dignity in every Pope Benedict said that the European a few dozen left-wing lawmakers who Christ in this world as our undy- publicly demonstrated how much single person and the awareness of people’s understanding of culture and human rights said it violated the separation of church ing foundation,” he said. is left to discuss. He reiterated the responsibility for their actions.’ had developed from ‘a creative God.’ and state. None the less, after addressing The Pope spoke in the presence position of his church that when a As man has acquired previously incon- the parliamentarians, the Pope received of the Rev Nikolaus Schneider Catholic and Lutheran are married ceivable power now, the threat is even more Protest another standing ovation. (above), head of the Evangelical they should be able to receive dramatic, he added. The Holy Father’s historic address last At the same time, beyond the parlia- Church in Germany, in the former Communion at each other’s “Man can destroy the world,” the Holy Thursday was the subject of boycott plans ment building, demonstrations against the Augustinian monastery. church services, a dilemma that Father said. “He can manipulate himself. He by Germany’s opposition politician prior Pope in the centre of Berlin were smaller In addition to focusing on the affects tens of thousands of cou- can, so to speak, make human beings and to the Pope’s arrival in his homeland. than police had expected. history of Christianity, the Holy ples in Germany.

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By Stephen Reilly Pope Benedict XVI arrives to celebrate Mass in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, on Sunday, MORE than 100,000 Catholics heard in front of 100,000 Catholics and all the Pope Benedict XVI call the Germany German bishops Church ‘a blessing for the entire Catholic world’ on the final day of the Holy Father’s visit to his homeland. of Faith was not enough. He made the remarks in his homily at a “Agnostics, who are constantly exer- large open Air Mass on Sunday at cised by the question of God, those who Freiburg’s airport just outside the south- long for a pure heart but suffer on account western German city. It attracted Catholics of our sin, are closer to the Kingdom of Youth at prayer vigil told that from across Germany as well as pilgrims God than believers whose life of faith is from Italy, France and beyond. ‘routine’ and who regard the Church they ‘are the light of the world’ All 27 bishops of the German Bishops’ merely as an institution, without letting Conference were present to concelebrate their hearts be touched by faith,” he said. POPE Benedict XVI told and conversely, through my faith, with the Successor of Peter, together with “The words of Jesus should make us all Germany’s young Catholics I help to strengthen others in their their president, Archbishop Robert Zol- pause, in fact they should disturb us, So that they ‘are the light of the faith.” litsch of Freiburg. let us ask ourselves, how is my personal world’ at a prayer vigil in Despite the help of others, the relationship with God: in prayer, in par- Freiburg, on Saturday Pope said he understood that the Generous Germany ticipation at Sunday Mass, in exploring evening. world was a challenging and trou- When it was time for the German Pontiff my faith through meditation on Sacred The Holy Father was joined bling place. to deliver his homily he expressed his Scripture and study of the Catechism of by tens of thousands of young “In the final analysis, the world gratitude for Germany’s generous out- the Catholic Church?” people for the vigil outside the in which we live, in spite of its reach to other more needy Churches, city in the south west of the coun- technical progress, does not seem across the world with its many social and Future try and told them that it was vital to be getting any better,” he said. charitable institutions and for the love of Focusing on their relationship with Christ, they followed their faith closely. “There is still war and terror, neighbour practised, in ways that bring German Catholics could ensure the “It is not our human efforts or hunger and disease, bitter poverty social benefits to the ends of the earth. Church in Germany will ‘overcome the the technical progress of our era and merciless oppression.” “The Church in Germany will continue power manifests itself above all in mercy great challenges of the present and future,’ that brings light into this world,” In such a world, the Pope told to be a blessing for the entire Catholic and forgiveness,” he said. “Let us be cer- the Pope affirmed. Pope Benedict said. “Again and the young Catholics present ‘we world if She remains faithfully united with tain, dear faithful, that God desires the sal- “It will remain a leaven in society, if the again we have to experience how cannot remain silent about the the Successors of St Peter and the Apos- vation of His people. He desires our priests, consecrated men and women, and our striving to bring about a better existence of evil.’ tles,” he said. “If She fosters cooperation salvation. He is always close to us, espe- the lay Faithful, in fidelity to their respec- and more just world hits against “We see it in so many places in in various ways with mission countries cially in times of danger and radical tive vocations, work together in unity,” he its limits.” this world; but we also see it— and allows Herself to be infected by the change, His heart aches for us and He said. The Pope warned those present and this scares us— in our own joy that marks the faith of these young reaches out to us. We need to open our- “Christian life is... humble service of that embracing the Church could lives,” he said “Truly, within our Churches.” selves to Him so that the power of His neighbour and of the common good. ... Let not guarantee a life of happiness, hearts there is a tendency towards The Holy Father assured all those pres- mercy can touch our hearts.” us ask God for the courage and the humil- it was a beacon of hope. evil, there is selfishness, envy, ent that God’s love for them was ever ity to walk the path of faith, to draw from “To be sure, those who believe aggression.” present. Live the Faith the riches of His mercy, and to fix our gaze in Jesus do not lead lives of per- In the face of such challenges “Let us put our trust in God, whose The Pope also warned that the profession on Christ.” petual sunshine, but there is the Pope concluded that only fol- always a bright glimmer there, lowing the path of Christ could lighting up the path that leads to the young people of Germany be fullness of life,” the Pope said. ‘lamps of hope’ for the world. Holy Father reaches out to Muslims and Jews while in homeland “The eyes of those who believe in “This gathering shines in more Christ see light even amid the ways than one—in the glow of POPE Benedict XVI has areas of life in society. I am provocative in a society that darkest night and they already see innumerable lights, in the radi- called for Christianity and thinking, for example, of the tends to marginalise religion or the dawning of a new day.” ance of so many young people Islam to grow together in protection of the family based at most to assign it a place Further, the Holy Father said who believe in Christ,” he said. ‘dialogue and mutual on marriage, respect for life in among the individual’s private that all those resent were not “Allow Christ to burn in you, esteem.’ In a meeting with every phase of its natural choices.” alone, that they were all ‘links in even at the cost of sacrifice and German Muslim leaders in course or the promotion of The day before, Pope Bene- the “great chain of believers.”’ renunciation. Do not be afraid that Berlin last Friday the Holy greater social justice.” dict met with German Jewish “Light does not remain alone,” you might lose something and, so Father stressed the impor- The Pope said that ‘from the leaders and said he was struck he said. “All around, other lights to speak, emerge empty-handed at tance of religion in modern 1970s onwards, the presence of by how much ‘trust has grown are flaring up. We do not live the end. Have the courage to society and said he believes numerous Muslim families has between the Jewish people and alone in this world. And it is for apply your talents and gifts for there can be a ‘fruitful col- increasingly become a distin- the Catholic Church’ but he the important things of life that God’s Kingdom and to give your- laboration’ between Chris- guishing mark of’ Germany was also aware that ‘a loving we have to rely on other people. selves—like candle wax—so that tians and Muslims. and that Muslim expressions of relationship of mutual under- Nobody can believe unless he is the Lord can light up the dark- “We [can] help to build a Pope Benedict XVI talks with Ali faith had not always been standing between Israel and the supported by the faith of others, ness through you.” society that differs in many Dere, professor of Islamic theology respected. Church, each respecting the respects from what we brought at the University of Bonn “Many Muslims attribute essence of the other, still has with us from the past,” the great importance to the reli- further to grow and needs to be FIND ALL THE GERMAN PAPAL VISIT HOMELIES AND Pope said. “As believers, set- convictions, we can offer an gious dimension of life,” he built into the heart of our ADDRESSES ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK ting out from our respective important witness in many key said. “At times this is thought proclamation of the faith.”

‘The Catholic Church in Germany very successfully rallied round the visit’

By Ian Dunn and the media.” how pleased he was to be there.” need for the Church to distance human beings,” he said. “I think Germany’s two main public The consul general also said he itself from worldly affairs,” he that especially is a message that THE German consul general broadcasters both interrupted their believed the Pope had generally said. “Which was interesting will interest a lot of Germans to Scotland told the SCO this normal schedule to follow the been warmly welcomed by the because, in Germany, there is a because it is not a missionary mes- week that the Pope’s visit to Pope’s visit live during the week- German people. Church Tax which the state col- sage, or addressed especially to Germany reminded him of end, a move Mr Mossinger “I believe regardless of whether lects for the Catholic Church and Catholics, but rather he was say- the Papal visit to Scotland described as ‘very unusual.’ you were Catholic or Christian, he others from their members so ing the way we deal with each because of the ‘very similar One difference from Pope won respect for reaching out and some people have said: ‘Should other is not right anymore. And enthusiasm.’ Benedict’s visit to Scotland was engaging with other groups,” he we have this tax anymore if the many Germans have a feeling that Mr Wolfgang Mossinger (right) that Germany is his homeland. said. “He met with Jewish leaders, Church should be separated from our economic system is not said ‘there were huge crowds in “There is a striking difference Muslim leaders and politicians the political world?’” healthy, with the financial crisis Germany and the Catholic Church hearing the Pope speak in his and he has won a lot of praise for The second part of the Pope’s and we have to look for other very successfully rallied round the mother tongue,” Mr Mossinger the kindness and openness with message had a more universal ways to organise society.” visit.’ “As in Scotland there were said. “He does seem more relaxed which he approached these a trip rather than as a decision appeal. Finally Mr Mossinger said, on some small demonstrations and perhaps deviates from his pre- groups. made at the Vatican.” “In his speech to the German a personal note, he had been espe- against him,” he added. “You have pared remarks as well, I thought “I think some of the other Mr Mossinger said he thought politicians he spoke about the cially pleased to see the Pope in to allow that but they didn’t dis- that was especially the case when churches perhaps hoped for more there were two strands to the ‘ecology of the human person’ Freiburg as ‘that’s where I’m from turb the general picture which was he was talking to the youth at the of a gesture of reconciliation but it Pope’s message to Germany that and how that didn’t really just so it was very good to see the very good and there was a most prayer vigil on the Saturday was maybe unrealistic to look for really stood out. mean taking care of the environ- Pope in the Black Forest, I doubt positive response from the people evening, you could see on his face something like that to happen on “Firstly he spoke about the ment but also taking care of I’ll see that again in my life time!” 10 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday September 30 2011 Cautious optimism over future for SSPX Problems in Austria are concentrating minds in the Vatican, showing them what real ‘rebels’ look like

within the limitations imposed by the and later Magisterium.” Those words, confidentiality necessarily preserved by always implicit in the Pope’s both parties, certain basic facts are Hermeneutic of Continuity but now known. explicitly pronounced, have historic Following the lifting of the excom- resonance. No longer is the pretence munication of the four bishops conse- being maintained that Vatican II is not crated by Archbishop Lefebvre, the subject to reappraisal. Pope authorised the holding of discus- Neither the Pope nor the CDF sions with the SSPX to clarify its doc- intends to tolerate extravagant radicals trinal concerns. From the society’s point invoking progressive interpretations of of view this was a very welcome devel- the documents of a pastoral council to opment because it finally banished the justify continuing revolution in the popular misconception that its dispute Church. The recent ‘call to disobedi- with the Roman authorities was simply ence’ by 400 Austrian priests support- BY GERALD WARNER over the Latin Tridentine Mass. The ing such causes as homosexuality and SSPX had always been anxious to ordination of women (already infallibly emphasise that its concerns were much ruled out) invoked Vatican II as a kind OTHING in the Catholic wider, relating to doctrinal changes that of mantra. Problems like that are con- sphere incites the secular had manifested themselves in the centrating minds in the Vatican and media to wilder specula- Church since the Second Vatican Coun- showing them what real ‘rebels’ look tion than any apparent cil. like—and that is nothing like the development in relations A joint study commission was estab- priests of the SSPX. Nbetween the Vatican and the Society of lished, composed of experts from the St Pius X (SSPX). Back in June it was CDF and SSPX, which held eight meet- here is modest progress. The common ‘knowledge’ among the jour- ings in Rome between October 2009 Traditional Latin Mass is now a nalistic cognoscenti that the SSPX had and April 2011. Both parties are agreed Tmainstream option; the SSPX been offered an Ordinariate, on the that these meetings ‘had the result of episcopal excommunications have model of the mechanism employed to clarifying the positions of the two sides been lifted; dialogue has been detailed reconcile some Anglicans; it seemed and their respective motivations.’ To that and courteous. In Churchillian terms, the only people excluded from this extent, the discussions could be consid- it is perhaps the end of the beginning. knowledge were Benedict XVI, the ered successful. Finally, on September It would be unwise to expect any dra- Congregation for the Doctrine of the 14, Cardinal Levada presented Bishop matic developments in the short term. Faith which was conducting discus- Fellay with a Doctrinal Preamble defin- At the meeting on September 14, sug- sions with the traditionalists and the ing certain doctrinal principles and cri- gestions were made regarding a SSPX itself. teria for the interpretation of Catholic canonical solution to the position of So, it was inevitable that the meeting doctrine necessary to establish faithful- the SSPX, to effect reconciliation. between Bishop Bernard Fellay (right), ness to the Church, in the view of the If the Preamble is acceptable to the head of the SSPX, and Cardinal CDF. straws in the wind. One was its reference The other possible insight contained society (though that is not yet known), William Levada, prefect of the Congre- to the Pope’s denunciation of a in the news release, immediately after it would look long and hard at any gation for the Doctrine of the Faith hether the SSPX will feel ‘hermeneutic of rupture’ with Tradition its reference to the Preamble as the canonical solution, bearing in mind the (CDF), in Rome on September 14 able to subscribe to this Pre- in an address to the Curia in 2005. The ‘fundamental basis’ for reconciliation, experiences of other traditionalist bod- would trigger a fresh spate of rumours. Wamble or whether any part of Holy Father deplored interpretations of was the following sentence: “At the ies that have been reconciled. An Ordi- Thanks to the admirable discretion that it is negotiable are questions impossi- the Second Vatican Council that created same time, it leaves open to legitimate nariate does not seem an appropriate has been observed by the participants on ble to assess in view of the privacy a rupture with the past; against that, he discussion the examination and theo- solution: a Prelature, on the lines of both sides, the material available to feed surrounding the proceedings. The Vat- has proposed his own ‘hermeneutic of logical explanation of individual Opus Dei, might offer more possibili- the rumour mill is extremely sparse and ican press release reporting the meeting, continuity,’ advocating interpreting Vat- expressions and formulations contained ties. But it may well be premature to that is how it should be. However, however, did contain two interesting ican II in the light of Tradition. in the documents of Vatican Council II consider any such options yet.

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AS I prepare to go on holiday, own land, land forcibly taken was speaking to the people of His cution of Troy Davis took place. tify the unjustifiable. This exam- I am reminded of the dialogue Fr Eddie from them. They had their way of time. As a Jewish person Himself, In spite of the huge efforts and ple is fairly extreme. So is the one between a passenger about to life destroyed. They became the Jesus was speaking of the failure interventions from many sources it that Jesus offers His listeners enter Australia and an immi- McGhee victims of ‘progress’ and greed. of the Jewish people to live up to was deemed appropriate to take today. We are not in this world to gration officer making sure Similarly in Australia, the indige- the plan of God for them. They this life. Legal execution still mas- build our own kingdoms. We are that his paperwork is on nous peoples were treated just as had distorted God’s plan for their querades under the guise of ‘jus- in this world to build God’s king- order. Immigration Officer to harshly as Europeans, with their own selfish ends. It is all too easy tice.’ This year many people will dom. If we operate to the world’s passenger: ‘Do you have a ships for Canada. Surprisingly, own agenda, arrived. Aboriginal for us to sit back and be very die in the name of justice in the standards then we get the world’s criminal record?’ Passenger many made a success of this new peoples were deemed to be complacent as the finger is US. The motto on the dollar bill outcomes. We become mired in a to Immigration Officer: ‘No. life opportunity. If we laud and expendable. They were not Euro- pointed at the Jewish people in says it all, ‘In God we trust’ but struggle for power based on Is it still compulsory?’ This applaud their ingenuity and skill in pean and therefore not sophisti- today’s Gospel yet the question obviously, only up to a point. greed. If we operate of God’s was a ‘boom boom’ moment the most trying of situations, we cated and therefore could be Jesus asks is as personal to us as it In the same week that Troy standard then the world becomes from a television show. also need to ask at what cost was dismissed out of hand. The his- was to those living 2000 plus Davis is executed we hear of a transformed. If it stays the same it I am not going to Australia on this to the native peoples? tory of colonisation is the history years ago. What conclusions do mass grave discovered in Tripoli is because not enough of us are holiday but this little dialogue In the rush West in 19th cen- of the exploitation of native peo- we need to draw? How have we containing the bodies of more trying hard enough. does remind me of how a signifi- tury America there was no real ples. These colonisations were the produced, or failed to produce, the than 1200 men. According to cant part of what we call ‘coloni- pause to consider the needs of the work of people who would fruits of God’s plan for us? speculation, these men were pris- I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a sation’ took place. People were indigenous peoples. They were broadly have considered them- There is little that we can do to oners of the previous regime who priest of Galloway Diocese since sentenced to ‘transportation,’ usu- different. They looked different. selves to be ‘Christian.’ How far redress historical wrongs but if we were executed for whatever rea- 1972. Currently serving three ally ‘for life.’ Transportation is They had different customs. They from the true values of the Gospel are truly aware of the values of the son. It strikes me as slightly ludi- parishes in the Kilmarnock area mostly associated with the coloni- had a different belief structure. had they strayed? Gospel then perhaps it will help us crous that one regime which he helps on a part time basis sation of Australia but generations They spoke different languages. As He tells His story to His lis- to move to a better and a more cre- executes people points the finger with chaplaincy in HMP Kil- earlier prisoners were sent to the In the eyes of Europeans they teners, Jesus is challenging them ative future. We need to keep our at another. The reality is we have marnock. He holds a Diploma in West Indies and to parts of the US. were a threat. Their attempts to to look at the reality of their lives. eyes and our hearts open today. dead people. The debate is about Religious Education and a Mas- In the wake of the Jacobite rebel- defend their way of life as Native Jesus never tells people the This world of ours is far from the process of law. How does one ters in Education and has lion and its collapse in 1746 many Americans were ruthlessly answer. He invites them to arrive ideal. There are many wonderful execution differ from another? worked extensively in Catholic of the Jacobite sympathisers were crushed in the face of a very dif- at their own conclusion. The topic things happening, this needs to be I’m sure the dead people at the schools as advisor in religious enslaved in what we now call the ferent vision. These peoples, who of His story this week is greed acknowledged. There are many end were not too moved by the education. A columnist for the United States. At the time of the were there long before Europeans and the abuse of power, epito- appalling things happening and we niceties of legal argument or SCO since 1991, he can be con- Highland Clearances, crofters arrived, were suddenly margin- mised in the behaviour of those cannot disassociate ourselves. Last absence of it. They were dead. To tacted by email: edwardmcghee were forced off the land and onto alised and demonised in their who had leased the vineyard. He week in the United States the exe- salve consciences, we need to jus- @btinternet.com Friday September 30 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11 Politician driven by noble principles WIRED IN This month’s CARRYING THE CROSS looks at the influences that have shaped the life of Tom Clarke MP An SCO Diary By Dan McGinty

A PRIEST in the Philippines has taken to the road in an By Joseph unusual attempt to raise awareness of political McGrath corruption, running the whole breath of the country AVE you noticed how to get his message across. many disabled people A veteran of long distance runs, Fr Robert there are? You notice peo- Reyes began in 1995 with ple on mobility scooters in a run to celebrate the all sorts of shopping cen- bi-centnery of the tres.H When I was a boy we never saw so Philippine revolution many disabled people around. Are there against Spain and in more of them now than before? What between time has jogged for thousands of miles. has happened? When the corruption in One thing that has happened is that the country became too laws have been enacted to give disabled much, Fr Reyes knew he people more rights. Society has to make only had one option, tot allowance for disability and make it ake to the road again. “I talk to a lot of people possible for people to live a more full who tell me that, thanks to life despite a disability. One such law my efforts, they think there was the result of a private member’s bill is hope for the country in 1986. Tom Clarke, my local MP, was —because there is one fortunate enough to win the chance to crazy priest who won’t put forward a bill. He chose to take up say: ‘I give up,’” he said. the cause of disabled people and put GGGGGGGGGGGGGG forward his bill. The government of the day, led by Margaret Thatcher, was not POPE Benedict XVI expected to support the bill and ignored received an unusual gift Tom’s attempts to meet. At the last from Italy’s largest minute Mrs Thatcher had a change of consumer group to raise awareness of the mind and the government supported importance of protecting Tom’s bill and obligations were put on the environment... half a local authorities to make provision for million bees. disability. This was described at the The 500,000 insects time as Mrs Thatcher’s first U-turn. from the Coldiretti group So who is this man who brought arrived at the Pontifical farm at Castel Gandolfo about a change of direction in the gov- in eight beehives, and it ernment and in our society’s attitude to is hoped that the they will disability? Tom was born into a large highlight the roll bees Catholic family in Coatbridge in the play in the ecosystem. early days of World War II. With an A Vatican statement said: “Bees play a vital upbringing in the relative poverty of role in the planet’s working class Scotland in the forties ecosystem and their and fifties, it is no wonder that he was disappearance would drawn to politics and the Labour Party have disastrous in particular. Labour MP Tom Clarke is a politician who The minerals often bring war rather Many youngsters can’t see the point of consequences for health His ambition was to go to Blairs and is driven by his principles and is committed than wealth. Where politics is powerless voting and show no interest in political and the environment: a serve as a priest. That was not to be. to helping the poor and underprivileged at we can still exercise the power of parties. Tom’s reply was that if only it third of human food home and abroad production depends on Instead he left school and started work prayer. There is much injustice and con- were only young people who were crops pollinated by as an office boy. Tom continued his edu- flict in the world for us to pray about. turned off. There are a few generations insects, 80 percent of cation and eventually became assistant experiences he had in that little school. who have lost interest in the political which are bees.” director of the Scottish Film Council. He grew up to be conscious of the plight om has been a Labour Party man life of the country. He is inspired by the They will also benefit Meanwhile his political career blos- of the poor and disadvantaged people for most of his life. I was curious enthusiasm young people show in fight- any sweet-toothed clergy, producing over 260 kilos somed. He was elected as a councillor at both at home and on the other side of the Tto know how he coped with the ing injustice or taking up the challenges of honey every year. the age of 22 and went on to become globe. He told me that when he was conflicts between some of the party’s of helping third world poverty. Provost of Monklands District Council. serving as Shadow Secretary for Inter- policies and the teaching of the Catholic GGGGGGGGGGGGGG After the death of James Dempsey he national Development he visited the Church. e gave me a lot to think about. was elected as the local MP and remains Philippines. He went out to have a look He was very clear that he viewed the Here is a man who came from a SINGER and TV presenter in that position today. at Manila Bay and there he saw little work of the Labour Party for the poor background of financial poverty, Myleene Klass has H confessed that she The As an MP he served as Shadow Sec- boats just like the one on the front of and disadvantaged to be entirely in who grew up in an atmosphere of spiri- helped herself to an retary for International Development. Far East magazine. That brought back keeping with the Catholic Church’s tual riches. He pays tribute to the influ- unusual souvenir after He was able to put through another pri- memories of Miss Dunn and his time in social teaching. He is proud of his ence and example of his parents and his being given the freedom vate member’s bill, the International her class. He sent her a card, telling her party’s work for the poor here and in teacher. He had aspirations for the of Castel Gandolfo while Development reporting and Trans- he had found her little boat, to show her other parts of the world. Where the priesthood but has found himself in a filming thee for BBC One. parency bill 2006. This committed the where her influence had taken him. party had policies which conflicted with different vocation. He has been able to The 33-year-old presenter revealed that government to 0.7 per cent GDP for He is still proud of this country’s his Christian views he simply did not direct the political life of our country she stashed several development aid. I could understand record in helping poor countries with vote for them. towards the needs of the disabled and sheets of toilet roll from how his background led him to his work Aid and, my surprise, praised the pres- In the past these moral issues such as has also managed to have us commit our- the toilets of the Pope’s for the disabled but was curious to ent government for maintaining the abortion embryo research for example, selves to helping the poor of the world. summer residence during know what led him to his interest in commitment to giving 0.7 per cent of were seen as issues of conscience and I wonder what Miss Dunn thought filming for the Heaven and Earth show, and later international development. His story our GDP in aid. Of course, the govern- MPs were left to vote accordingly. Lat- when she got his card. Did she realise gave away the prized was an eye opener. ment aid is more than matched by the terly the whip has been applied but Tom what an influence she had been? Do we sheets as Christmas He told me that the first time he ever selfless donations made by ordinary continued to vote with his principles. realise what an influence we can be? By presents. She said of her saw a black person was when his pri- people, including many of you reading Perhaps his determination to stick to his living our lives true to the Catholic visit to the Castel mary school teacher in All Saints Pri- this article. He is proud of the fact that principles cost him advancement in the teaching that we profess we can do our Gandolfo, mary invited and African lady to come the UK is showing a lead in bringing party but he sees that as a price worth little bit to reshape the world. Teachers “The Pope wasn't actually there, but I did along and tell the class about African relief to the famine victims in the Horn paying. After all, in the 2005 election he can have an enormous effect on our take some loo roll, and I culture. His teacher, Miss Dunn, regu- of Africa. was returned with the biggest majority society by inspiring the young people in made Christmas presents larly brought in a mission magazine, The He told me that his visits to Africa in the UK. their care. Parents can instil values in out of it,” she said. “I Far East and had the pupils help her to showed him the results of conflict, par- He told me that some of the early their children by their example in the stuck a piece of tissue, sell it. This opened up the horizons of ticularly the massacres in Rwanda. It works of the party such as John Wheat- way they lead their ordinary daily lives. and I'd write, ‘Papal loo the boys and girls in Miss Dunn’s care. made him realise that aid alone can ley’s Housing Act were influenced by That’s your homework for this roll; a tissue. Bless you.’ I gave it to a few friends They may have been growing up in the have little effect where there is ongoing Catholic Social teaching. He is happy to month. Let’s change the world for the and I framed some up smoky, sooty ‘Iron Burgh’ but their eyes conflict. There are people living in dire be a member of his party and hopes to better. We can start with ourselves, do too. It’s special because were firmly fixed on poor people on the poverty without even clean drinking continue working for it for many years something better each day, aware that it’s got Papal wreaths far side of the world. water right beside deposits of gold and to come. I asked him about the disaf- we can influence everyone we come embossed all over it in Tom’s outlook was shaped by the diamonds, enough to make them rich. fection of young people with politics. into contact with. little green laurel leaves. 12 PALESTINE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday September 30 2011 Friday September 30 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PALESTINE 13 PILGRIMS can pave the way for peace

As the Palestinian Authority got ready to petition the UN to recognise its status as a state, LIZ LEYDON spoke to former Lord Provost of Glasgow Alex Mosson about the importance of supporting Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land

LEX Mosson has helped hundreds of Scots sors for next year’s trip to help reduce costs for pilgrims. to visit the Holy Land, including four former This year’s pilgrimage sees some changes for the Scot- Glasgow Lord Provosts, and he is hoping to tish group. Pilgrims will sail on the Sea of Galilee and are be able to take even more on future pilgrim- staying for two days in Nazareth. ages to show ‘solidarity’ with the oppressed “Many people aren’t aware that it is a Christian city,” Apeople there. he said. Mr Mosson, a former Lord Provost of Glasgow himself, The former Lord Provost also hopes to build on interest first visited the Holy Land in 1987 with Lord Provost Bob from Edinburgh and beyond to help turn what began as a Gray and has played an integral role in organising an West of Scotland pilgrimage into a fully national event. annual pilgrimage to the region for the past six years with the help and support of Archbishop Mario Conti of Glas- Palestinian Christians gow. As he has done in the past, the archbishop is jointly Mr Mosson’s interest in, and support of, Christians and leading this year’s pilgrimage with Mr Mosson. Muslims in Palestine has grown over the past 25 years since “I have a duty, a responsibility to bring people to the he first visited the region in his professional capacity. Holy Land,” Mr Mosson said with the conviction he is He has travelled to the region with former Lord Provosts well known for and the energy of a man half his age. “I Bob Gray, Susan Baird and Bob Innes; Catholic groups; have been given this opportunity by the grace of God: my Christian groups of different denominations and Muslim face, my name, my connections allow me to do this.” groups. It is a role in which he is aided by his wife Maureen. However, he has witnessed first hand what he referred to as the ‘ethnic cleansing’ of the region and the oppressive Tourism conditions under which Palestinians live. One of the reasons Mr Mosson feels compelled to bring “It is important to recognise it is not just a Holy Land pilgrims to the Holy Land—a mission that he is passion- for Jews but for Christians and Muslims and others,” he ate about and a region whose issues he is extremely well- said. “At present Israeli forces restrict Palestinians and informed on—is because, for many Palestinians, survival their ability to survive.” literally depends on tourism and trade. He spoke of the percentage population of Christians in “The Israeli Government is carving out a large part of the region dwindling from 22 per cent to 2 per cent and of Palestinian areas the Holy Land,” he said, pointing out that Palestinians having to queue for hours to get into even some Christian groups have been inadvertently trav- Jerusalem for work and of produce being deliberately elling with Israeli companies and have not necessarily delayed at checkpoints, left to rot on the streets. experienced the Holy Land from a Christian perspective. Mr Mosson is driven to help and does so by bringing Commenting on conflict in the region, he said that travel pilgrims to the region. is not only possible but necessary “I hope to keep on doing this for along as God grants “People have been deterred from going to the Holy me the ability to do so, to encourage people to go,” he Land,” he said. “But we must go and help and it is impor- added. tant that people recognise they can go. We want to keep religious sites as Churches, not museums…Visits are spir- Bethlehem and Glasgow itual, to walk in the footsteps of Christ. Mr Mosson, a free man of Bethlehem, has enjoyed the hos- “People are actively trying to this day to make sure the Alex Mosson, former Lord Provost of Glasgow, (above carrying pitality of the mayor of that city. Mr Mosson recalled with Holy Land remains the Holy Land for the three monothe- the cross on the Via Dolorosa) says pilgrims play a crucial role joy the moment a friendship agreement was signed istic faiths in spite of occupation and oppression. in the Palestinian people’s survival and he fully supports their between Glasgow and Bethlehem in 1990 Glasgow’s year “This is the reason pilgrims are so important.” petition to the UN Security Council to recognise it as a state (right) as City of Culture, followed by an agreement to twin the cities that was ratified in on April 12, 2007, put before Peace Glasgow City Council by councillors including Mr Mos- When Mr Mosson welcomed the SCO into his Scotstoun in spite of US warnings. son’s daughter, then Councillor Kirsteen Mosson. home this month to discuss the pilgrimage and the plight While the US ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, said “Our pilgrimages stay in Bethlehem and show how of Palestinian Christians, the Palestinian Authority was the Palestinians had ‘miscalculated’ if they believed the Muslims and Christians live together,” he said. about to petition the United Nations Security Council to move will bring them closer to independence President However his memories of Bethlehem are not all pleas- recognise it as a state. Abbas said ‘the world is sympathising with the aspirations ant. He told the SCO of an incident in 1992 when Hanna Mr Mosson spoke with passion of the need to work for of the Palestinian people.’ Nasser, the deputy mayor of Bethlehem, was prevented a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Holy Land. from visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good “We must use peace as a focal point,” he said. “I fully Pilgrimage Friday and of women and children being targeted by Israeli support the Palestinian bid for recognition by the UN as a Bishop William Shomali also stressed the importance of forces. country, as all right-minded people should. After all, it was visitors coming to the region. “The Holy Land needs you, The bonds between Bethlehem and Glasgow continue their country.” and you need the Holy Land,” the bishop said. to this day. A key part of Christmas celebrations in Beth- Bishop William Shomali, auxiliary bishop of Jerusalem, He added that pilgrimages can help Christians renew their lehem are the pipe bands that parade through the city. Mr recently called for prayers for peace as tensions increased own lives and obtain deeper insights into the Holy Scriptures. Mosson has been involved in raising money for the Syrian in the run up to the Palestinian Authority’s bid for recog- Mr Mosson agreed that going on pilgrimage to the Scout band, and thanks to him, the Terra Santa Pipe Band nition by the UN. region is ‘very important.’ sports Glasgow’s tartan. “The Lord told us to pray for peace,” the bishop told the “In doing so we are showing our solidarity with the peo- Pipers from the Holy Land have also visited Glasgow, charity Aid to the Church in Need. “Jerusalem will attain ple of the Holy Land,” he explained. with his help, for the World Pipe Band Championships and peace through the power of God, and not merely through He added that this year’s Scottish pilgrimage to the Holy Mr Mosson hopes one day they will compete at the event, the acts of politicians.” Land, leaving from Manchester in November, is smaller than and perhaps even win. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas planned to go in previous years but is almost fully booked and subsidised ahead with request to UN Security Council to recognise by the business community, something he is very grateful I To support Mr Mosson in his pilgrimage work or to find an independent Palestinian state—on the basis of the bor- for. He is still fundraising for this year, more necessary than out more about going on pilgrimage to the Holy Land ders of June 4, 1967 with East Jerusalem as the capital— ever due to the recession, and is already looking for spon- contact him on 0141 954 3360 or 07711442087 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday September 30 2011

Fr Michael Woodford blessed and dedicated a bronze statue of St Padre Pio during the saint’s Feast Day Mass. The statue was donated to St Gabriel’s Church on Merrylee Road, Glasgow by Dina MacDonald in memory of SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER her late husband Don. Both Don and Dina had met ROM his historic address to the German par- Padre Pio while visiting liament to his farewell address, Pope Benedict San Giovanni Rotondo. XVI highlighted the need for religious guid- Several members of the ance in the public square and from the pulpit congregation arrived at the Mass with gifts of red during his visit to Germany. roses in memory of Padre FThe Holy Father’s reference to Nazism as an example Pio—the friar’s favourite of what can happen when social justice is set aside hit flowers were red roses. At home when he spoke in the Bundestag. PICTURE the end of Mass, the Christian unity and interfaith dialogue were also at the congregation had the forefront of the Pope’s mission while visiting his homeland. OF THE opportunity to venerate a He met with members of the Jewish and Muslim commu- relic of the saint. Mrs nities, the German Evangelical Church Council, the Ortho- MacDonald is pictured dox Churches, Catholic seminarians and lay Catholics last WEEK with the statue week. In addition to his call for continued cooperation between faiths and churches, the Holy Father highlighted the chal- lenges of secular society—such as attempts to legalise same- Sacred Scripture and sex marriage and euthanasia, issues that Scotland is also Chance to stand up Catholic tradition teach that dealing with—and the need for the Church to ultimately to and be counted on fasting and abstinence is a ‘set aside Her worldliness.’ AS YOU will no doubt be great help to avoid sin and all “In order to accomplish Her true task adequately, the aware the most recent ‘assault’ that leads to it. We first hear of the commandment to fast in Church must constantly renew the effort to detach Herself on family life is taking the Letters Genesis where man is from the ‘worldliness’ of the world,” he told Catholic Asso- form of proposed legislation SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT same-sex marriage prohibited from eating the ciation members on Sunday. “... One could almost say that called , [email protected] fruit of the tree of knowledge history comes to the aid of the Church here through the var- allowing homosexuals to have of good and evil. ious periods of secularisation, which have contributed sig- a religious ceremony in a After Adam and Eve’s nificantly to Her purification and inner reform.” church. expulsion from the garden And while the Pope’s message was largely well received, Regardless of the many young girl that he mentioned think these facts are not given fasting is proposed, in the some suggested it did not go far enough. The Rev Nikolaus arguments used in support of in his column, the Dale Farm much publicity. stories of Ezra and Nineveh, Schneider, leader of Germany’s Lutheran Church, told the homosexual marriage travellers are using both their Doreen McTaggart as an instrument to restore our Pope that ‘it is time to take real steps for reconciliation.’ (although I personally can’t devotion to faith and family CUMBERNAULD friendship with God. In the However, as Wolfgang Mossinger, the German Consul even think of just one), life to overcome this struggle. New Testament Jesus brings General in Scotland, put most eloquently, a Papal visit is not marriage is exclusively This is obviously admirable, Noise of youth is to light the true and most the time nor place to make a reconciliation decision. Any between a man and a woman but we should not leave them disturbing at church profound meaning of fasting perceived disappointment over issues not addressed during as God ordained it in His struggling through with their MY otherwise enjoyable which is to do the will of the the Papal visit to Germany were surely overcome by the Creation. faith alone. evening at the vocations Mass Heavenly Father who ‘sees in Holy Father’s message that society must address its failings. So, shall we coward away As much as some Scottish at St Mirin’s cathedral on secret and will reward you’ Indeed a message for all. and abandon Our Saviour as Catholics have prospered over Thursday September 15, was (Mt 6:18). so many of us Catholics do by the years, it is tempting to marred by the noise levels Fasting and abstinence not

Pope spoke to all while in Germany, Ethiopia cries out to us Pope spoke to all while in Germany, only bring certain benefits to thiopians are not on the brink of a our silence, or shall we show become more concerned about created mainly, I have to say, our physical well-being, they disaster, they are in the middle of Him the loyalty He deserves? our own families’ livelihoods, by the pupils from our are, for Christians, primarily a Eone. Well, one very effective and with concern about property primary, and secondary means of mortifying our When the SCO heard from Val Mor- relatively easy way to do this prices, school catchment areas schools chattering aimlessly egoism, avoiding sin, and gan of the Scottish Catholic Interna- is to respond to the draft and anti-social behaviour for about 20 minutes prior to opening our hearts to the Love tional Aid Fund, currently visiting consultation issued by the taking precedent over our the start of the Mass. of God and our fellow man. It Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, it brought Scottish Parliament. compassion for other people. These noise levels were helps us recognise the home the scale of the drought crisis The more people in support We may not treat the more akin to that heard at pop situation in which so many of in East Africa. of ‘marriage=man+woman’ travelling community with concerts, or football matches, our brothers and sisters live. “To be frank, it is very bad,” Mr who complete the fear or hatred, but certainly than in church. They enable us to become Morgan reported from his trip to questionnaire and return it by with ambivalence. Fr I genuinely hope that some more like the Good Ethiopia to see the impact that the December 9, 2011 the better. McGhee’s column only serves of the young people present Samaritan. By freely engaging drought is having here and the work 1. Go to http:www.scotland. to remind us of how we seriously consider a religious in acts of self-denial we make that SCIAF and its partners are gov.uk/Publications/2011/09/0 should find more in common. vocation, but I doubt if many a statement that those in need doing. 5153328/12 Mrs J Connolly of our silent orders, can are not strangers but rather More than 4.5 million Ethiopians are 2. Read the consultation. RUTHERGLEN expect a flood of applications. our brothers and sisters. in need of emergency food aid and a 3. Print the questionnaire JR Miller This practice of marking quarter of a million cattle have died (page 31 onwards) and give a Crime figures against GREENOCK Christ’s death on Friday with fasting and abstinence needs because of a lack of water on grazing land. Opinion Catholic response to the Catholics are shocking to be rediscovered and The need for charitable giving and questions asked. I HAVE been following the Meat-free Fridays good encouraged throughout the international aid for East Africa could not be 4. Return the questionnaire debate over sectarianism in for us all to undertake world. more urgent. In addition to practical help, please to: Sandra Jack, Scottish Scotland. I was astonished to REGARDING the decision of Paul Kokoski keep these people in your thoughts and in your prayers. Government, St Andrew's read in the newspaper the the Catholic Church in ONTARIO, CANADA House, Regent breakdown of religous England and Wales to return Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG offences committed in to the practice of not eating Good to see SCIAF get Alternatively you can do it Scotland these being 64 per meat on Fridays, I commend some recognition online by sending it cent against Catholics and 31 the bishops. I THINK that the great work to [email protected] per cent against non Catholics The allowance, after the being done by SCIAF is SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER v.uk. given that Catholics are in the Second Vatican Council, for finally being recognised and We are soldiers of Jesus minority in Scotland. self-motivated substitutions to rewarded by the Scottish Christ and His Church—it is My family are not Catholic this rule, resulted in the Government. MAIN SWITCHBOARD hardly a demanding task to but are supporters of Celtic widespread belief that the rule This will give funds a big Tel: 0141 221 4956• Fax: 0141 221 4546 respond to this consultation. FC so we are interested in this itself had been relaxed. boost and lead to greater Henry Creechan debate. I felt compelled to It was a case of our bishops charity work and hopefully EDITOR BY EMAIL write to enquire why you putting the cart before the can raise more money for the horse. Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 AIDS research. [email protected] Find common ground The work done is far with the travellers reaching and helping people DEPUTY EDITOR Fr Eddie McGhee's column on SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with and children all over Africa in Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 the importance of community space or style requirements countries such as Rwanda, [email protected] in both settled and travelling This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore Tanzania, Zambia and in the REPORTER life (SCO September 23 2011) views expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO Darfur—all areas of high is especially appropriate given If you would like to share your opinion, send your amounts of suffering and Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 the coverage of the Dale Farm correspondence to the above address poverty. [email protected] Evictions in the past few I hope that SCIAF keep up Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full weeks. their great work and continue SUB-EDITOR name, address, and phone number or your letter will not be Like the travelling to help this great cause. used Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 community rallying round Mary Ward [email protected] following the death of a BY EMAIL Friday September 30 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER MUSIC COLUMN 15 Praise God’s faithfulness and submit to His will In our fortnightly music column, we look at the music associated with God’s will for us and faithfulness to us

AST week at Sun- directs everything. The Lord of rguably the most diffi- such a fashion. In fact, far from all scorn and contempt, for I day Mass we heard all never abandons His people. cult words found on our wishing to make our sins known have kept your command- the parable of the Alips during Mass are the to us, God wishes to make ments; for your law is the two sons who were he gradual—chant words of the prayer which our known his loving kindness and object of my meditations.” asked to work in the between the readings— Lord Himself taught us. I won- willingness to forgive: the mercy Lvineyard by their father. The TDomine, refugium factus der how many of us really of Almighty God knows none of I Fr Gerard Byrne is the parish first said no to him, but then es nobis reflects on God’s faith- think about what we are saying the limits which ours does. priest of St Brigid’s, Toryglen, and thought better of it, changed his fulness, and thanks Him that he when we ask God to ‘forgive Indeed, it is often during the co-ordinator of a monthly Ordinary mind, and went to the vineyard has truly been a refuge for his us as we forgive those who darkest moments of our lives that Form Latin Mass celebrated in as his father had requested. The people throughout the ages. trespass against us.’ How often He is closest to us, His crook and the Catholic Chaplaincy of the second son, on the other hand, What the introit and gradual we are slow to forgive one staff giving us comfort, help, and Glasgow University. He also runs said yes to his father, but did do in a general way, the alleluia another? Yet how much we protection as the gradual and the Associates of the Schola not bother to go. Jesus likened verse does even more con- expect God to forgive us. alleluia for this Sunday remind us. Glasguensis—a choir open to the first son to the public sinners cretely, recalling one of the The introit for this coming Just as the Communion chant anyone interested in learning to who had responded to this call Fr Gerard Byrne great examples of God’s faith- Sunday Si iniquitates asks us to sung last week at Mass sug- sing Gregorian chant, regardless to conversion, such as the har- fulness in the history of the consider who would be able to gested what our response might of previous musical experience. lots and tax-collectors, mean- people of Israel: His deliver- endure the resulting guilt were be in the face of God’s faithful- They rehearse on Wednesday while likening the Pharisees to year/21st Sunday after Pente- ance of them out of the hands God to make ours sins known to ness, so this week’s Commun- evenings from 7.30pm to 8.45pm the second son, who, like them, cost in the Extraordinary of the Egyptians. Finally, the us every time we did something ion suggests what might be an in St Brigid’s parish, Glasgow. was all talk and no action. Form—In voluntate tua—also offertory chant exhorts us to wrong, and hold our sins against appropriate response to God For further information contact Fr Whereas in many of Christ’s speaks of God’s will: “All contemplate yet another exam- us. Would anyone be able to after contemplating his great Byrne on schola_glasguensis parables we are presented with things are in your will, O Lord, ple: that of Job, a God-fearing withstand such a test? Thank- mercy. The response suggested @hotmail.co.uk, or telephone a clear ‘good guy’ and a clear and there is no-one who can man who, however, was not fully God does not test us in is simple: “Remove from me 0141-647-3585 ‘bad guy’—if that is not too resist your will: you have made spared suffering before he was flippant—in the parable of the all things, Heaven and earth and rewarded for his faithfulness to Two Sons—at least from our all things that are under Heaven. the all-faithful God. point of view as Baptised sons You are of the Lord of all.” Having contemplated the and daughters of God—we are Looking at the musical score faithfulness of God throughout CROSSWORD effectively presented with two even a non-musician can see that Mass, the Communion chant bad guys. For in the response of the melody has an extremely makes a response, crying out: truly Faithful children there is small range. Indeed, to modern “My soul is in your salvation, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 no room for hesitation. Truly ears this introit could appear to and in your word have I hoped. Faithful children of God imme- never quite ‘take off.’ Yet, the Help me, O Lord my God!” in 8 diately say yes to their Father, melody seems perfect for the a melody which the great Bene- follow His words soon after text which it adorns: it has solid- dictine Liturgist Dom Dominic 9 with action, and readily do this ity, and exudes confidence in the Johner called: “Quiet...[but] not simply because it is His will. message it seeks to convey. so expressive of longing and 10 The words of the introit— Modern life is full of ups and yearning, as of childlike confi- opening chant—for this coming downs, and fraught with uncer- dence which places all things in 11 12 Sunday, the 26th Sunday of the tainties, yet God controls and the hands of God.” 13

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21 22 23 First entry out the hat next TUESDAY will receive a copy 25 years ago 24 of FAVOURITE PATRON SAINTS by Paul Burns THE main news reported in the Scottish 25 Catholic Observer 25 years ago was Send your completed that Pope John Paul II had welcomed 26 several Scottish priests who had trav- crossword entries—along with your full name address elled to Rome to take a refresher course ACROSS and daytime phone on theology. The Holy Father (right) 1 Didn’t see accident as inevitable (8) number—to CROSSWORD gave the priests a special welcome at 8 Stretch out (6) his weekly meeting held for the general CONTEST SCO 19 WATERLOO 9 Last month’s multi-ring circus (6) public at St Peter’s Square in Rome. ST GLASGOW G2 6BT The Pope gave the Scottish priests a spe- 10 Unaided vision (5,3) cial message towards the end of his address. 12 Melody (3) The winner’s name will be “I wish to greet the English speaking pil- 14 Lofty (4) printed next week grims and visitors,” he said. “I welcome the 16 Noise (3) pilgrims from Scotland and particularly the 17 Barred enclosure (4) The editor’s decision is final priests taking part in the renewal programme 20 Mineral clay (3) at the Pontifical Scots College in Rome.” 21 One’s connected in descent, ascent or dissent! (8) Not only did the Pope talk about the 24 Hateful (6) priests travelling from Scotland he also 25 Stare unbelievingly at a spectacle (6) talked about sin and the fact that it is found Linlithgow, which was held from Octo- SOLUTION FOR 26 Fraud led to complications horrific (8) ‘everywhere.’ He drew on words written in ber13-15 that year. SEPT 16 EDITION the scriptures about sin, including passages The conference had an international from the Book of Genesis and he also flavour to it with guest speakers travelling DOWN ACROSS showed the audience “the testimony of from Norway, Ireland, England and many 2 Fish at length (4) 7 Triple 8 Roared scripture to the reality of sin.” other European countries scheduled to make 3 Unimportant (7) 9 Hand 10 Burglar an appearance. Furthermore, Miss Rosemary 4 Time for the hands to get together? (4) 11 True 12 Averse Goldie travelled all the way from Rome to 5 Worker on Board (8) 15 Aspect 16 Lets 50 years ago take part in the conference. In Rome she held 6 Learn (5) 18 Attaché 20 Isle the position of the executive secretary of the 7 Coveting (7) 22 Aliens 23 Sleepy FIFTY years ago, the news that domi- Rome permanent Committee for Interna- 11 Abyss (3) nated the SCO’s pages was the story of tional Congresses of the Lay Apostolate. DOWN 13 Confessed (8) 1 Archers 2 Spaniels an upcoming milestone in the work of The meeting the year before had been held 15 First Army group performing in desert (7) the Lay Apostolate in Scotland that was in Copenhagen in Denmark, where there was 3 Pet 4 Argument 17 reached in October of 1961. a strong Scottish presence, which was partly Bore (7) 5 Hang 6 Decay The milestone was that their first national responsible for Scotland being awarded the 18 Deer (3) 12 Amethyst conference was set to take place at Laetare, Lay Conference in 1961. 19 There are bushes here. Lay off! (5) 13 Salesmen 22 Got up like a flower (4) 14 Attempt 17 Stole 23 Bishop in a skirt! (4) 19 Aged 21 Ass

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A Church devoted to its people As World Mission Sunday on October 23 approaches, MISSIO SCOTLAND gives us an insight into their work in the Philippines and explains how collections made in Scottish churches on that day, are vital

CTOBER is traditionally the month choices once the big multi-national companies The Missionaries of the Assumption in Davao, in the among themselves.” His parish is divided into sev- when the Church invites us to focus moved into the area and dispossessed indigenous Philippines are amongst the many religious who provide eral hamlets, each of which has its own chapel, on worldwide mission. United with peoples from their ancestral lands in order to grow support to poor families there, providing an education built by local Catholics. “This is how devoted the every parish worldwide, parishes in pineapples, bananas, coffee, and coconuts. It was for the children (above) and making sure that they also people here are to their faith,” the priest said. Scotland celebrate World Mission hard to watch their homes replaced by sheds and have a cooked meal (above right) to relieve the burden A recent meeting of the Bishops of Mindanao OSunday on October 23, 2011. A parish collection machinery, their hillsides fenced off and rendered on their parents who may struggle to feed them. This is issued a statement emphasising the role of basic will be taken by MISSIO Scotland for the Associ- inaccessible. The strangers could not see the one of many projects that MISSIO supports, and in turn ecclesial communities: “We now find ourselves our backing allows them to assist in such projects ation of the Propagation of the Faith (APF). destruction they created as they ploughed and dominated by globalisation... despite some lapses In his World Mission Sunday letter, Pope Bene- planted fields of beautiful cash crops, because the and limitations, we strongly affirm the important dict XVI says that Mission Sunday is not an iso- real harm was done to a culture and a community. Satur spoke openly about environmental destruc- role of the [communities] as a new way of being a lated moment but a precious occasion for pausing tion,” he said. “Martyrdom is a gift among the very Church, helping to identify, intensify and cultivate to reflect on whether and how we respond to the t is difficult, if not almost impossible, to fully few.” the core Gospel values—a potent force for social missionary vocation, an essential response for the appreciate the deep ties between indigenous People in Mindanao planted trees around the transformation.” life of the Church. Ipeoples and the land that has been their home island to honour the murdered priests, whom they World Mission Sunday is a lifeline for the family for uncounted generations. Descendants of people, see as having died to defend their community. he Missionaries of the Assumption in Davao of Jejomar and Ligaya Tuan, the Davao Archdio- who resisted centuries of Spanish and US coloni- are amongst many religious who support cese and the people of Mindanao in the Philippines. sation, clinging to their customs and traditions, he families of Jejomar and Ligaya were not Tpoor families similar to that of Jejomar and The collections made in every parish in Scotland were finally almost destroyed by the world’s seem- alone in migrating towards Davao City. Ligaya Tuan. They provide an education through help to ensure their survival. World Mission Sun- ingly insatiable hunger for the cash crops grown TMany others did likewise. Too poor to their school and also ensure that each of the 215 day provides the diocese, and indeed every one of on new commercial plantations. occupy proper housing, they found themselves in children has a cooked meal, relieving the burden the 1069 Mission dioceses worldwide, with the sup- The Church took up the fight on behalf of the overcrowded and uncomfortable shanty towns. A on parents who struggle to feed them. port it needs for its parishes, schools, clinics and indigenous peoples. Several priests were impris- community quickly established itself, centred on This is just one example of the type of projects, hostels to continue working for the poor. oned and four were killed as they fought for the the Church, but also including those who followed which MISSIO supports. Sometimes, through Jejomar Tuan is proud of his name, formed from rights of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, who traditional religious beliefs. Together they formed MISSIO, a bishop’s dreams for his diocese are the first two letters of the names of the Holy Fam- are now clamouring for them to be recognised as a community of faith, struggling against seemingly achievable: that every child might attend school; ily of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. His wife’s name is martyrs. Unidentified men killed Fr Godofredo impossible odds. that a woman need not risk her life in giving birth; Ligaya, and his children are Benjie, Joselito, Maria Alingal, a Jesuit known to be a vocal critic of Today, often living in extreme poverty, some that the poor might have enough to eat. and Analyn. Life is difficult in Davao City, the human rights abuses, on April 13, 1981. Fr Tullio individuals, in desperation, resort to prostitution in The money collected in the world’s parishes on largest city on the island of Mindanao. Favali, a member of the Pontifical Institute for For- order to feed their families. Many children in these World Mission Sunday is sent directly to the The name ‘Davao’ is said to mean ‘a place eign Missions, was killed by paramilitaries on poor families are sexually and physically abused. bishop of the diocese for which the money is beyond the high grounds,’ a group of small settle- April 11, 1983. On October 14, 1991, three men, They are sick, malnourished and suffer from dis- intended from the country in which the money is ments beyond the Davao River and surrounded by allegedly hired by illegal loggers, killed the 29- eases such as tuberculosis and asthma. collected. All national offices of MISSIO follow high rolling hills, but it is also a place where, for year-old Fr Nery Satur. Fr Rhoel Gallardo, CMF, The Davao Archdiocese, in which the Tuan fam- this procedure. This worldwide collection is used longer than anyone can remember, people have was a Claretian missionary. He became a modern- ily lives, has 32 parishes scattered throughout its only to assist projects in mission dioceses sup- traded the riches of the forests for salt or other day martyr on May 3, 2000 when he was tortured 1500 square miles and serves more than 1.25 mil- ported by MISSIO. commodities. Jejomar and Ligaya, however, have and murdered by rebels. lion Catholics or 73.4 per cent of the entire popu- few opportunities to travel beyond the confines of At a Mass in November 2010 marking the 25th lation of the area. Yet in spite of massive poverty, I MISSIO is the only organisation to guarantee the shanty compound where they live. anniversary of Fr Favali’s death, Fr Suganob, Vicar there is also hope. support for every one of the 1069 mission Many years have passed since their grandpar- General of the Prelature of Marawi said the deaths “Basic ecclesial communities in far-flung areas dioceses in the world. To support MISSIO Scotland ents left the T’boli region of Mindanao, imagining of Frs Favali, Satur, Gallardo and Alingal have of Mindanao have played important roles in the call: 01236 449774 or e-mail:national.office@ that life might be easier in the big city. Instead, become an inspiration for the Church. propagation of faith,” Fr Pepito, the parish priest of missioscotland.org.uk they left their lush agricultural homeland in search “Fr Favali came to the rescue of traumatised, Santo Niño (Holy Child) parish, said. “People of comfort that did not exist. True, they had few powerless, innocent and poor people while Fr choose their own Catechists and lay leaders from I http://www.missioscotland.org.uk Friday September 30 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

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DIAMOND WEDDING MEMORIAM DEVLIN LANG McCANN McGOVERN ANNIVERSARY 22nd Anniversary In loving memory of our Remembering this day and In loving memory of my dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, have dear mother, and every day, a loving mother husband, James (Jimmy), a ADDISON mercy on the soul of our grandmother, Elizabeth and grandmother, Peggy LOGUE Treasured memories of our dear dad and grandfather, With cherished memories dear father, Jimmy, who died Parkins, who died (Margaret), died October 3, died September 29, 1996, dearest son and brother, September 24, 1979; also 1988, and a much loved of our parents, Patrick October 6, 1989; also our also loved ones gone before. Gordon, who died October 4, our dear father, Henry father and grandfather, (1912-1991) and Hannah dear mother, Alice, who died Time may pass and fade 2000. Joseph, who died May 10, James, died August 18, (1917-2005), who were February 9, 1987. away, A daily prayer, a silent 1964. 1996; also our loving married in the Church of St Anthony, pray for them. But silent thoughts and tear, Put your arms around her, brothers, Peter, died March St John the Baptist, Port Inserted by Josephine and A constant wish that you Lord, 6, 1991, Michael, died May memories stay, Glasgow, on September 29, Tom. were here. Treat her with special 10, 2005 and James, died No longer in my life to share, 1951. It broke our hearts to lose care, November 8, 2007. But in my heart you are May they have found you, Make up for all she We did not know that always there. light, happiness and But you did not go alone, suffered, morning, Eternal rest grant unto them, peace. For part of us went with you, And all that was unfair. What sorrow that day would O Lord. Hugh, Peter, Lawrence and The day God called you She suffered long, her wants bring, Our Lady of Lourdes and St Vincent. home. were few, When hearts of gold stopped Martin, pray for them. St Antony, pray for him. She never deserved what beating, From your loving wife Bessie Inserted by his loving mum, she went through. We could not do a thing, and the family. dad and brothers. Unselfish, loving, true and We never got to say DEATH kind, goodbye, MacLEOD A wonderful mother I am Perhaps it’s just as well, MacLELLAN, Nellie (nee DOCHERTY 4th Anniversary ARBUCKLE proud was mine. We never could have said MacInnes) 37th Anniversary John (Iagan a’Dot) In loving memory of our Our Lady of Lourdes, pray goodbye, Our dearly beloved Mother, In loving memory of our dear In loving memory of a dear dear parents, grandparents for them. To the one’s we loved so Mother- in Law, father, William Docherty, father, grandfather and and great-grandparents, Inserted by their loving son well. Grandmother, and who died on September 30, George, who died Michael, and daughter Anne. Inserted by their loving great-grandfather, died Great- Grandmother, 1974, beloved husband of September 28, 1988, and family, Betty, Tommy, John, October 1, 2007. Loved and passed away peacefully at the late Elizabeth Docherty Catherine (Kate), died March Margaret and Andy, Robert remembered every day. her home at Lasgair, (McEwan), our dearest 14, 1988. LYNCH and Joan. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, mother. Lochboisdale, South Uist on May they rest in peace. 30th Anniversary May the angels up above, pray for him. Monday, September 5, Inserted by the family. May their dear souls rest in In loving memory of our Give our nana and granda Inserted by the family at 2011. Our Lady of the Isles, the peace of Christ. dear mother, Jane McEwan all our love. home and away. pray for her. Monsignor Henry Docherty, who died September 28, God Bless. his sisters Mary Margaret 1981. From all the grandchildren. McNULTY Hall (U.S.A.) and Kathleen Mother dear, no words can 18th Anniversary. McKay. say, McCONVILLE Please pray for the repose of BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE The pain we feel in our 13th Anniversary of our the soul of Elizabeth DUNPHY hearts today, beloved father, papa and 11th Anniversary McNulty, who died October Tomorrow and our whole great-papa, John, died Sep- 3, 1993, beloved wife of Dan In loving memory of Vincent lives through, tember 30, 1998; also our and mother of Daniel. R.I.P. Michael, who died October We’ll thank God our mother beloved mother and gran, Sadly missed. 4, 2000. was you. Cissie, died April 27, 1987, Gone but not forgotten. Nothing can be more beauti- and our brother, Thomas, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray BOYLE Love from the family. ful, who died in infancy. R.I.P. for her. Treasured memories of Than the memories we have Just a prayer from the family Peggy, our very much loved GALLAGHER of you, who loved you, MacPHEE mum, gran and great-gran, 37th Anniversary. To us you were very Just a memory fond and In loving memory of our dear who died on October 1, In loving memory of my dear special, true, mother, granny and great- 1995, also Frank, a dear dad husband, James, who died And God must have thought In our hearts you will live granny, Margaret, who died HENRY and papa, who died on June September 30, 1974. that too. forever, September 30, 1996, also Please remember in your 12, 1975, Cecily, our May he rest in peace. May you always be in Because we thought the our dear father, grandpa and prayers the soul of our beloved sister and aunt, who Inserted by his wife Molly. sunshine, world of you. great-grandpa, Archie, who Dad, Bernard Henry, who died on July 10, 1959, aged And His love around you Always in our thoughts. died January 2, 1977. R.I.P. died on January 9, 2000, 21 years and Frank, a dear KINNEAR flow, St Martin, pray for them. Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh and whose 90th birthday is 18th Anniversary brother and uncle, who died For what it meant to lose Inserted by the family. a Thighearna, on October 6. Hope he and on August 3, 2011. In loving memory of our dear you, Agus solus nach dibir mum can celebrate in Together in the presence of dad, and brother, James, No one will ever know. McDONACH dearrsadh orra. heaven together again. God. who died on September 27, The family. 51st Anniversary. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Sweet Heart of Jesus, pray Our Lady of Lourdes, pray 1993. Loving you always Gran, In loving memory of for our Dad to Our Father. for them. Always in our thoughts. forgetting you never. Augustine (ex City of for them. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for With love, Marie and family. Inserted by his loving son, Grandchildren and Glasgow Police), died Inserted by all the family. him. Iain, daughter Fiona and great-grandchildren. October 1, 1960, beloved St Bernard, and St Teresa sister Cathie. husband of Catherine MOONEY pray for him. CARROLL Murray McCourt, died May In loving memory of our dear The family. Remembering with love my 15, 1976, and their elder mother, Bridget, who died dear wife, Margaret, devoted son, Brian Thomas, died October 4, 2002, also our mum, gran and great-gran, suddenly on September 17, dear father, John, who died who died October 1, 2006. 1981, their eldest daughter, November 21, 1991, and our Of tender heart and gracious Geraldine Elizabeth Currie, dear brother, John, who died RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM spirit. after a long illness, died August 21, 1992. St Theresa, pray for her. October 25, 1984; also his On their souls, sweet Jesus, MacINTYRE Inserted by husband John sister, May Miller (ex have mercy. 25th Anniversary. and family. Paisley), died May 5, 2000, In the shelter of Thy Sacred Please pray for the repose and her daughter, Maureen Heart, of the soul of Father Donald Parise, died June 18, 2000. Dear Jesus, may they rest, MacIntyre, M.H.M., who died CHAMBERS Both buried in Block Island on October 3, 1986. Please pray for the souls of Cemetery, R.I. We miss them much, but still Fois shiorruidh thoir dha, our dear mother, Cathie St Augustine, pray for them. we know, O Thighearna. Campbell, who died October St Catherine, pray for them. Thy Holy will is best. Our Lady of the Isles, pray 6, 1985, and our dear father, St Theresa of the Child Our Lady and St Francis, for him. Jim, died July 21, 1994. Jesus, pray for them. pray for them. Inserted by the family at Inserted by their loving Inserted by Austen on behalf Inserted by Mary, Margaret home and abroad. family. of their family. and all the family. 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TAGGART THOMPSON, Kathleen MacLELLAN POWERFUL NOVENA In memory of our dear (McGinnis) The family of the late Nellie Of Childlike Confidence st father, Daniel Hughes 1 Anniversary MacLellan would like to (This novena is to be said at Taggart, M.B.E., B.M., J.P., In loving memory of my dear express their thanks and who died October 2, 1983; mother and mother-in-law, appreciation to all relatives, the same time, every hour, also our dear mother, who died October 6, 2010. neighbours and friends for for nine consecutive hours – Helen Meechan, who Sad are the hearts that loved all their support, Mass cards, just one day). O Jesus, who died May 1, 1963, our you, sympathy cards and floral hast said, ask and you shall brother, Pally (Patrick), who Silent the tears that fall, tributes received following receive, seek and you shall died September 30, 1987, Living our lives without you, their sad loss. Special our brother Francie, died Is the hardest part of all. thanks to the South Uist find, knock and it shall be opened to you, through the PRETE ROBERTSON October 5, 1999, also Helen, Your presence we miss, Medical Practice, Commu- 10th Anniversary. In loving memory of my lov- died in Italy, September 2, Your memory we treasure, nity Nurses, MacMillan intercession of Mary, Thy With treasured and loving ing dad and papa, Hugh, 2001. Loving you always, Nurses, Father Calum Most Holy Mother, I knock, I Forgetting you never. memories of Annie (Tracey), died October 3, 1985. All sadly missed. MacLellan, Father Donald seek, I ask that my prayer be Our Lady of Lourdes pray St Martin de Porres, pray for MacKay and Father Wilhelm dear wife of the late John, The old home is now gone, granted (make your adored mum, gran and The voice that once reigned for them. her. Kursawa for all their loving request). O Jesus, who hast great-gran of the family, who there is still. Inserted by the family. Remembering my dad care and spiritual attention to sadly died October 6, 2001. May God in His mercy James, who died January Nellie during her short ill- said, all that you ask of the Midnight stars are shining, reward you Dad, 25, 1973. R.I.P. ness. Grateful thanks also Father in My name, He will Barney and Mary, Muineagh, to Neil MacIntyre and Archie On a grave not far away, You worked hard for us all TAYLOR grant you through the inter- Precious memories of my Buncrana. Co. Donegal. Walker for their professional- Where we laid our loving with a will. cession of Mary, Thy Most mother, We love you Dad. beloved dad, grandad, GRANDMA ism and help with the funeral Holy Mother, I humbly and Ten years ago today, Daughter Jean and Jim. great-grandad and In our hearts you will always arrangements, Father Calum It broke our hearts to lose Remembering papa is easy, father-in-law, John, died stay, MacLellan (Main Celebrant), urgently ask Thy Father, in you, We do it every day, October 5, 1994, also my Loved and remembered Father Michael MacDonald, Thy name, that my prayer be every day. Father John Paul MacKin- But you did not go alone, But missing him is the brother, John, died granted (make your October 20, 1999, my Kevin, Ann and family, Brian, non, Deacon Martin Mathe- For part of us went with you, heartache, request). O Jesus, who hast The day God called you That never goes away. mother, Ellen, died January Alex and family and Garvan. son, Pauline and the Choir said, Heaven and Earth shall home. Grand-daughter Jane. 3, 2003. and Altar Servers for the So put Your arms around her We love you papa. The one I always turned to, lovely Requiem Mass. Spe- pass away but My word shall Lord, Great-grand-daughters When a decision was at THOMPSON, Kathleen cial thanks also to Lochbois- not pass, through the inter- 1st Anniversary dale Hotel for the hospitality Forever keep her safe, Jane, Kim, Cara and great- hand, cession of Mary, Thy Most Who always had the answer, (1910 – 2010) provided following the She was so very special, great-grandson Jayden Holy Mother, I feel confident And can never be replaced. James. And who would always Treasured memories of our funeral Service. Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant understand, grandma and that my prayer shall be them eternal rest. SILK, Thomas He had to go and leave us, great-grandma, Kathleen, THANKSGIVING granted (make your Miss you so much mum. Cherished memories of a And it’s unbearable for me, who passed away October request); publication prom- PRAYER TO THE Until we meet again. beloved husband, father, I’m wondering who to turn to, 6, 2010 in Donegal. BLESSED VIRGIN ised. – M.J. From your loving family. xxxx grandfather, great-grandfa- There’s no one else you see, Look after us in Heaven as O Most Beautiful Flower of A loving gran, kind and true, ther, who died October 1, I’ll remember all you taught you did on earth. Mount Carmel, fruitful in the One in a million gran, that 2009. me, You will live in our hearts POWERFUL NOVENA splendour of Heaven, was you. St David and St Andrew, I’m hurt and I’m still sad, always. Of Childlike Confidence Blessed Mother of the Son Thank you for the years we pray for him. You’ll send me down the Love Frank, Katrina and (This novena is to be said at of God, Immaculate Virgin, shared, If tears could build a stair- answers, Michael. xxx assist me in this my neces- the same time, every hour, The love you gave, the way way, You’ll always be my dad. sity. O Star of the Sea, help for nine consecutive hours – you cared. And memories a lane, From your Alice, Willie and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS me and show me herein You We will never forget you, We would walk up to family. just one day). O Jesus, who HANRETTY, Bernard are my Mother. O Holy gran – you were the best. heaven, Time passes, memories hast said, ask and you shall The family of the late Mary, Mother of God, Queen Love you always. And bring you back again. stay, receive, seek and you shall Bernard would like to offer of Heaven and Earth, I From all your loving The Silk family, Plains, Air- Loved and remembered their thanks and appreciation humbly beseech You from find, knock and it shall be grandchildren and little drie. every day. to all friends and neighbours the bottom of my heart to opened to you, through the great-grandchildren. xxxx From your daughter-in-law for their many Mass and succour me in my necessity. SULLIVAN Rosemary and family. intercession of Mary, Thy sympathy cards received fol- There are none that can 38th Anniversary Most Holy Mother, I knock, I lowing their sudden loss. withstand Your power. O Of your charity, please pray seek, I ask that my prayer be Special thanks to Fr John show me herein You are my for the repose of the soul of THOMPSON Gannon for celebrating mother. O Mary, conceived granted (make your Frank Sullivan, who died In loving memory of our dear Funeral Mass and for spiri- without sin, pray for us who request). O Jesus, who hast September 29, 1973. Also father and grandfather, tual care of Bernard. Thanks have recourse to Thee our beloved mother, Ada, James, who died October 6, said, all that you ask of the also to Desmond Maguire (three times). O thank you whose first anniversary 2002. R.I.P. Father in My name, He will Funeral Directors, GPs and for Your mercy to me and occurs on October 5, 2011. “All I ask of you is that you grant you through the inter- nurses. mine. Amen. Say for three Our Lady, Star of the Sea, remember me at the Altar of Holy Mass will be offered for days; publication promised. cession of Mary, Thy Most pray for them. God.” – St Monica. the intentions of all. Holy Mother, I humbly and We have loved them in life, Inserted by his loving family. DEAR HEART OF JESUS let us not forget them in urgently ask Thy Father, in Cherished Dear Heart of Jesus in the death. Thy name, that my prayer be past I have asked you for Inserted by their loving chil- THOMPSON granted (make your Memories many favours, this time I ask dren. 35th Anniversary you for this special one request). O Jesus, who hast Of your charity, please Of Your pray for the repose of the (mention favour), take it said, Heaven and Earth shall Place Your Intimation Dear Heart of Jesus, and soul of our dear father, Loved Ones pass away but My word shall Announcing, Thomas Thompson, who place it within Your broken not pass, through the inter- heart where your Father Remembering, died on September 30, Call: cession of Mary, Thy Most Thanking 1976; also our dear mother, sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become Your Holy Mother, I feel confident Births, Marriages, Elizabeth, who died on 0141 Deaths,Anniversaries January 26, 1971, and favour, not mine. Amen. 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O DATE, we have exam- ined the varieties of the Roman or Latin Rite in Scotland: Ordinary form, Extraordinary form and TAnglican use. However, besides the Roman Rite, there are two more Rites present in Scotland, both as Oriental Rite Churches. These are the Ukrainian Rite and the Syro-Malabarese Rite. The former has been present in Scotland for a considerable time, the latter is a very new arrival. It is one of the Catholic Churches of India, and its presence in Britain is part of a wider movement of Indians to this country. That there are Catholics in India will surprise few people: after all, arguably the most famous Catholic of the 20th century, Mother Teresa, lived out her calling there. Her work was amongst the poor of the north-east of the country, where the Church is small, and solidly Latin Rite. It is also a relatively new Church, the child of missionary endeav- our that coincided with Imperial Rule. This is the majority Church of the sub- continent, in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Sprinkled amongst this Latin Rite Church, however, is a far more ancient and indigenous Catholic Church: that of St Thomas the Apostle. Although it may be found over most of India, its strong- hold and region of origin is in the south- west, on the Malabar coast. This region has long-standing links with the Ara- bian Peninsula, the Gulf of Persia and the Red Sea, and it is only a generation ago that dhows still carried peoples and A priest blesses parishioners after offering which tried to influence its fellow East Latin Rite Catholicism, with a strong praise of Bishop Devine is mirrored by spices from India to the Arab world prayers for the dead, known as annida in Syrians in India to accept Papal sense of identity. The days of Latinisa- Fr Cheradiyil’s regard for Archbishop under sail. Indeed, this link has existed Syriac, at the end of Mass at St Mary’s supremacy. They had some success, and tion are now long behind us, and the Mario Conti, who took the initiative to ever since the second century BC and Church in Ambakad, outside Trichur, India. by the 1550s there were three hierar- Churches are free to give full expres- provide facilities for the Indian Roman goods have been found in India, The Syro-Malabar Church traces its origins chies in southern India: a Nestorian, a sion to that identity, encouraged by Catholics. Such has been the accept- and Indian goods in Rome. This route back to St Thomas the Apostle and many Chaldean and a Latin Rite. The Latin Popes since Leo XIII and Pius XII, who ance, that Fr Cheradiyil describes him- carried trade, but also ideas, and few of its three million members reside in the Rite Archbishop of Goa determined that was a particularly strong champion of self as ‘from Glasgow Archdiocese.’ He had such a profound impact on south- southern state of Kerala this could not be tolerated: and, in 1599, the Indian Churches. also stressed how different this is from ern India as the ideas of Jesus. prayers for that long in a country few called the Synod of Dyamper, also the situation in England. In his Crook- Traditionally, it is believed that these think of as traditionally Christian. known in India as the Robber Synod. n Scotland, there are two parishes ston community, numbers are rising, as ideas were brought to the Malabar coast There, the Portuguese colonial masters that have a Syro-Malabarese priest: Indians are coming to Scotland to work by St Thomas the Apostle, the disciple he Malabar Christians have not simply forced the local Christians to IIn Crookston they worship in St in what they see as a ‘much superior who needed to touch Our Lord’s always been Catholics, however. adopt their form of Christianity. James’, and in Burnbank in St Cuth- NHS’ and with greater local acceptance. wounds to believe that He had, truly, TAfter the schism of the Council As with other attempts at forced bert’s. At the moment, Frs Joy By now, Crookston is home to some 500 risen. Opinions on this are wide-rang- of Ephesus of 431AD, the Church in Latinisation, the Synod of Dyamper Cheradiyil, CMF and Sebastian Kallath Syro-Malabarese, and Fr Cheradiyil also ing, from outright denial to steadfast India became part of the East Syrian caused further division, and in 1650 a VC are the priests charged with this celebrates Mass in Helensburgh, belief. Most sources are late, with noth- Nestorian or Assyrian Church, whose sizeable group broke away. Possibly by particular Catholic community’s care. Greenock and Cumbernauld. ing having come to us before the third modern Catholic representatives are the mistake, the group asked the Syrian or They also serve Indian communities in Characteristically of migrant Churches century that has any real value. This is Chaldeans. Jacobite Patriarch of Antioch to bestow Edinburgh, Livingston, Falkirk and is the mix of experiences. The Church is not the place for a full exploration of all Around 650AD, the unique character his blessing on their bishop, and the new Kirkcaldy. Indian Catholics come from the centre for their own, Indian, identity, details surrounding this question, but of the Indian Church was recognised Church was consequently not an East rural communities in Kerala, in India’s and forms a core element in family life, there are two points worth our attention. and a separate metropolitan see was Syrian, Nestorian one, but a West Syr- deep south, and tend to be employed in on which the Indian Catholics place a One is the remarkable unanimity that St erected covering India under the Patri- ian, Jacobite one. This Oriental Ortho- the NHS or in care homes. More particularly heavy emphasis. On the Thomas worked in India. Traditions arch. This arrangement lasted until the dox Church, known as the Malankarese recently, migration from India has other hand, the children attend local vary as to whether this was northern or arrival of the Portuguese. They first Church, is part of the wider family that ceased, but as these are, on the whole, Catholic schools, the community has a southern India, but this matters little. reached India having discovered the includes the Armenians and Copts of young families, natural increase Good Friday procession in the town, and Indeed, even in Edessa, where the body sea-route around the Cape of Good Egypt. It, in turn, underwent many divi- through birth is still occurring. Fr Cheradiyil, like Fr Kallath, is bi-ritual of the Apostle was a major source of Hope in 1498, under the leadership of sions, the most important from our point The centre is undoubtedly in Mother- and assists in local parishes. authority to the local Church, it was Vasco Da Gama. For a century, they saw of view in 1930, when a group joined well Diocese, where some 100 families All of this illustrates the enormous con- believed that St Thomas worked in the the local Christians as possible allies the Catholic Church as its newest Ori- attend Mass in the Syro-Malabarese tribution made by the Catholic Churches sub-continent. against an increasingly menacing threat ental Rite Church. Rite every Sunday. Fr Kallath told me to the integration of Scotland’s commu- The second element includes the from the Muslim Ottoman Empire, but, In modern India, then, there are three that the support from Bishop Joseph nities, whilst at the same time allowing reports on the saint’s miraculous tomb. as time went on, relations between Latin rites in the Catholic Church, and three Devine is excellent, ‘the best in the UK,’ rich diversity to continue to flourish. With The earliest report dates from the sev- and Indian Christians deteriorated. separate Church jurisdictions: a Latin which is a strong recommendation for its young congregations, strong family enth century, and, by the time Marco The Portuguese simply could not Rite Church, an East Syrian Rite traditional Scottish hospitality, but also life and rich spirituality, the presence of Polo reached it in the 1290s, tomb and accept the Malabar Indians as part of Church called the Syro-Malabarese a reflection on the immigrant history of the Syro-Malabarese Catholic Church in miracles were a well-established ‘fact.’ the True Church; then, as now, for many Church, and a West Syrian Rite Church Scotland’s Catholic Church since the Scotland has greatly enhanced wider They were, by then, the proud centre of in the Latin Church the idea of people called the Syro-Malankarese Church. early 18th century. Those attending Catholic and Scottish society. a Church that had been in existence using separate rites simply was unac- The latter two Churches are subject to Mass are almost all Indians, with the since at least the second century, but ceptable. The situation was made more their own Major Archbishop, and fact that it is said in Malayalam forming I I would like to thank Fr Joy Cheradiyil, probably earlier. It is a remarkable complex by the union of a large part of recognise the supremacy of the Pope. a significant barrier, as well as the diver- CMF and Fr Sebastian Kallath VC for thought that a Christian community has the Nestorian Church with Rome in They are an interesting mixture of gent practices. their very generous assistance in writing been continuously sending up its 1553 to form the Chaldean Church, Hindu culture, Eastern Christianity and Interestingly, Fr Kallath’s fulsome this article 22 A GRAND LITTLE PARISH SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday September 30 2011

WEEK 38, VOLUME 2 A day of reflections and removals In KT BROGAN’S fictional series this week, changes are afoot—for better or worse

R JOHN PAUL had been delayed worthwhile, it had given him a real under- Fr John Paul felt alarm run through him like after morning Mass by a group of standing of the lives of these people. an electric current when she added: “Have ye First Communicants’ mothers, anx- He had a fleeting thought of the canon. He telt the canon Edith’s no’comin’ back?” ious to know why he was calling a had been right about making visits as he was He shook his head. meeting of them all at the end of that about most things, reflected Fr John Paul. “There’s no sense in worrying him while week.F He had put a notice in the Sunday bul- he’s on holiday,” he said lamely, while he men- letin, but no details. oming back to the presbytery at tally surveyed the chaos that was building up— Having extricated himself from the group lunchtime after a fairly exhausting an extra parish to run, Bert Mullaney’s home with some difficulty, he reached the safety of Cmeeting at the bishop’s house, Fr John building ambitions to control, seemingly end- A GRAND LITTLE PARISH the presbytery rather later than usual, and Paul had to give way to an enormous furniture less meetings scheduled—and no housekeeper. smiled in anticipation as he inhaled he aroma van turning into the farm road. When Kitty turned to speak to him again, of bacon and sausages wafting out of the “It’s Maureen O’Halloran’s flittin’ the day,” she found that Fr John Paul had disappeared. kitchen. Kitty looked slightly flustered. explained Kitty, who was still in the kitchen, He was half the way over to the church, reflect- “I’m runnin’ late this mornin’, father. There looking rather flushed. ing that a period of heartfelt prayer had become was a phone call fae that Edith’s sister, so I “Some o’ the women... or should I say the a matter of urgency. took a message. She says she’ll be comin’ wi’ ladies of the parish, are away up to give her a When Fr John Paul got back to the presby- a van an’ two removal men sometime this wee hand. Maureen was weel liked when she tery, he found a note from Kitty on the kitchen mornin’... wants tae collect her sister’s things.” was a girl here at St Aidan’s. I shoulda been up table. “Away up to help Maureen with the flit- “I suppose I’d better phone her,” was the there tae but for that Edith’s flittin’ here.” ting. Have left the evening meal in the fridge. reply. “Today’s not the best day for that. I’ve The clatter of his plate as Kitty set it down See you in the morning.” got rather a full programme.” on the table told Fr John Paul that Edith’s sis- “She disna sound like the kind that’ll discuss ter had not been an easy person to deal with. r John Paul was glad of the quietness, as it onythin’, father. Mebbe ye’re stuck wi’ a flit- “A right sergeant-major, that yin,” began would give him time to think... the canon tin’, whether y’like it or no’.” Kitty, launching into a full account. Fwasn’t due back until the end of the week. EWTN PROGRAMMES Fr John Paul tried to ring Edith’s sister with- “An’ ye should see the mess thae removal Fr John Paul had just decided that there was no out success. “She’s probably on her way... with men made movin’ that pianna...” she ended. point in interrupting his holiday again to break SUN 2 OCTOBER HOLY MASS LIVE the van...” he said wearily. There was a large gouge in the wall, a neat the news about Edith’s sudden departure, when 9AM 7.30PM “You just enjoy yer breakfast, father, an’ then pile of plaster on the carpet in the dining room the phone rang. It was the canon. IN CONCERT: STABAT MATER THE LAST APPEAL go aboot yer business. I’ll see tae the flittin’,” and part of the door frame looked as if it had “I’ve decided to come back the day after 11.30AM 10PM Kitty piled up his plate. “An’ take yer time for been chewed by some large animal. tomorrow,” he told Fr John Paul. “It’s raining FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: HAIL HOLY QUEEN EUROPE AND OUR LADY THU 6 OCTOBER yer breakfast. Ye’ve a busy day ahead o’ ye.” Despite all of this, Fr John Paul smiled. a bit and Bert has become a constant visitor, so 12.30PM 1PM Fr John Paul breathed a sigh of relief. He “Ye’re takin’ it remarkably well, Father,” the holiday feeling has sort of disappeared. Just INTERNATIONAL ROSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HOLY MASS LIVE had appointments with the bishop, Fr Hanley, Kitty shot a curious glance at him. phoned to give you details of my flight time.” UNBORN 7.30PM Miss Rose down at the school and had been “Sometimes, Kitty, as the canon says, we “Is Bert travelling back with you?” Fr John 1PM PASSION OF CHRIST ACCORDING hoping to have time to go up and see Henrik. just have to roll with the punches.” Paul asked, hoping against hope that he wasn’t. LIVE SUNDAY MASS TO ST FRANCIS Despite the fact that the arrangements for All he could think of was the fact the “No.” was the reply. “He’s basking in the 3PM 8PM THE WORLD OVER UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC getting him to Sunday Mass were working detested piano had disappeared at last, and with warmth of the Holy Terror’s concern. Has 4PM UNIVERSITY: A LIGHT IN THE well, Henrik was missing the little fireside it the off-key renditions of Beautiful Dreamer. decided to extend his holiday,” the canon said. LIFE ON THE ROCK EAST chats and cups of tea he had enjoyed with Fr Back in the kitchen, Kitty broached the sub- Fr John Paul raised his eyes heavenward in 5PM 9PM John Paul before he got his ‘velocipede’. ject of finding a replacement for Edith. thanksgiving. There was a short silence, then: BLOODMONEY: THE BUSINESS EWTN LIVE Fr John Paul checked his little pocketbook “It’s mebbe no’ for me to say, father,” she “You’re very quiet, John Paul. How are things?” OF ABORTION FRI 7 OCTOBER 7PM 1PM with the list of names for visitation across the began, “but you should get yer skates on. For “Oh... fair to middlin’, as you might say, FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY HOLY MASS LIVE parish. It showed a mixture of ages and cir- ane thing, the hoose hasna had a guid turn-oot canon,” was all Fr John Paul could manage. PRESENTS cumstances, with neat ticks against those who since the celebrations. An’ then there are yer “Then it’s time I was back,” said the other. 10PM 3PM VATICANO LIVE WORLDWIDE CHILDREN'S had been visited. Looking back through the meals, an’ the laundry. “You can tell me all about it, whatever it is, 11PM HOLY HOUR pages for a moment, he did a rapid count and “Netta an’ me can see t’that, mind—an’ when you meet me at the airport.” BENEDICTION 7.30PM smiled with satisfaction to discover that, in Mozza an’ Kelly Marie have offered t’ dae a Fr John Paul wondered if the canon had MON 3 OCTOBER FR WERENFRIED AND THE 1PM RECIPIENTS OF HIS recent months, he had managed to visit close big cook-up for the freezer. I can keep the added mind-reading to his already impressive LIVE HOLY MASS SCHOLARSHIP on a hundred parishioners. All of it had been breakfast gaun’, cos’ I’m aye at mornin’ Mass.” group of skills. 7.30PM 8PM ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI: FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: PERFECT JOY EUROPE AND OUR LADY 10PM 9PM CATHOLIC LIVES AUSTRALIA THE WORLD OVER The power of the bishops is Sacred TUES 4 OCTOBER SAT 8 OCTOBER 1PM THE Second Vatican council’s LIVE EWTN DAILY MASS— 1PM FEAST OF ST FRANCIS OF HOLY MASS LIVE Dogmatic Constitution on the ASSISI 3PM Church (Lumen Gentium) Mgr Basil 7.30PM LIVE EUCHARISTIC ADORATION emphasises the supremacy of WRITINGS OF ST. FRANCIS OF AND GLOBAL LIVING ROSARY the role of bishops in the Zeal and Patience ASSISI 7PM Loftus WED 5 OCTOBER ST FRANCIS TROUBADOR OF Church, with particular 1PM GOD'S PEACE reference to their regulation of the Liturgy. “The pastoral to explore whether or not this which they consider important in Holy Communion. On the charge, that is, the permanent initiative should have been this context—not least the need to contrary, we all have a duty to and daily care of their sheep, wrested by the Holy See from the have some kind of order in obey our bishops. The disruption LAY READERS’ GUIDE is entrusted to (bishops) fully; bishops—to whom the Second posture and movement during the of a Communion Procession by by Fr John Breslin nor are they to be regarded as Vatican Council had confided it. liturgy. Nothing kills Liturgy individuals who determine that vicars of the Roman Pontiff; There are also specialist more than military precision in their way of showing reverence SUNDAY OCTOBER 2 for they exercise the power publications for those who wish the implementation of rubrics. takes precedence over the wishes Sunday 27/A. Isaiah 5:1-7. Response: The vineyard of which they possess in their to protest against what they see But equally there is need to of the bishops is also an affront to the Lord is the House of Israel. Phlippians 4:6-9. own right and are called in the as the infelicities of language and regulate how things are done. the obligation of charity they have Matthew 21:33-43. truest sense of the term the betrayal of the very art of The way of receiving to others they impede and distract. prelates of the people whom translation. Indeed, I hope to Communion is a case in point. It The need for some kind of MONDAY they govern”. (n 27). make a bob or two myself. But is fully within the competence of regulation in standing, kneeling Jonah 1:1-2:1-11. Response: You lifted my life from the Because it is ‘above all in the none of this serves as any excuse the bishops to determine this. and sitting, is not a pointless pit, O Lord. Luke 10:25-37. Eucharist’ that the bishop is ‘the for disobedience on the part of Indeed, on May 25, 1967, in an exercise in uniformity. It goes to TUESDAY steward of the supreme priests and people. ‘Instruction on the Worship of charity. Always, of course, Memorial of St Francis of Assisi. Jonah 3:1-10. priesthood’, then ‘every legitimate The theological authors who the Eucharistic Mystery’, allowing that there are some who Response: If you, O Lord, should mark our guild, Lord, celebration of the Eucharist is used to write in Latin had a very Eucharisticum Mysterium, the for one reason or another need to who would survive? Luke 10:38:42. regulated by the bishop, to whom useful phrase they used after they Sacred Congregation of Rites sit, we all do the same thing in is confided the duty of presenting had pointed out all the difficulties reminded us all that ‘in church for the same reason we WEDNESDAY to the divine majesty the cult of of any course of action, and accordance with the custom of don’t stand up in front of others in Jonah 4:1-11. Response: You, O Lord, have mercy and the Christian religion and of indeed after showing sympathy to the Church, Communion may be a theatre, cinema or concert hall. compassion. Luke 11:1-4. ordering it in accordance with the those who experienced such received by the Faithful either Charity, after all, consists in praxi tamen THURSDAY Lord’s injunctions and the difficulties in , kneeling or standing. One or the putting others first. This applies to Malachi 3:13-20. Response: Happy the man who has Church’s regulations, as further roughly translated as ‘when push other way is to be chosen. The the Mass just as much, if not more placed his trust in the Lord. Luke 11:5-13. defined for the diocese by his comes to shove, stop pushing’. faithful should willingly adopt so, than it does to any assembly. particular decision,’ (n 26). The bishops have, with the method indicated by their FRIDAY All of this must be borne in understandably varying degrees pastors, so that Communion may Mgr Basil Loftus is a priest of Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Joel 1:13-15;2:1-2. mind with regard to the of enthusiasm, ordered that the truly be a sign of the brotherly the Diocese of Leeds now living Response: The Lord will judge the world with justice. introduction of the new new translation is mandatory. union of all those who share in in retirement in the North of Luke 11:15-26. translation of the Mass. And that is that. the same table of the Lord’. Sutherland. He worked in SATURDAY There are rich pickings to be Our own bishops in Scotland It is, therefore, a nonsense to secretariat for English and Joel 4:12-21. Response: Rejoice, you just, in the Lord. had in theological and canonical have also taken the opportunity to state, as I read recently, that the Welsh bishops in Rome during Luke 11:27-28. publications for those who wish remind us of various other things Faithful have a right to kneel for the Second Vatican Council Friday September 30 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHILDREN’S LITURGY 23

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith new computer game today... Monica has You, Lord, are my shepherd. I will never Reflection piano lessons.’ You would be so sad and be in need. Today our readings disappointed. You let me rest in fields of green grass. Twenty-Eighth Sunday in talk about having a But your mum or dad would know what You lead me to streams of peaceful water, Ordinary Time—First party. Remember to do. They would continue to make calls and you refresh my life. your last birthday and invite others to come to the party. (R) I shall live in the house of the Lord all Reading party. Did you pick And when those friends arrived, it the days of my life. out Scooby Doo turned out to be the best party ever. I may walk through valleys as dark as The Lord will prepare a feast and will wipe away the plates, a Barney Jesus invites us to follow Him, to be his death, but I won’t be afraid. tears from every cheek. A reading from the book of the cake, Dora the friend and to come to His party—His You are with me. You treat me to a feast, prophet Isaiah 25:6-10a Explorer napkins feast—the Mass each week. and you honour me as your guest. or Spider Man balloons? (R) I shall live in the house of the Lord all On this mountain the Lord All-Powerful will Imagine your birthday is coming soon Discussion the days of my life. prepare for all nations a feast of the finest and your mum or your dad asks you How can I live the message in today’s Your kindness and love will always be with foods. Choice wines and the best meat will what kind of party you like? Gospel message this week? me each day of my life, and I will live for- How do I welcome friends into our lives ever in your house, Lord. be served. What kind of cake do you want? each day? (R) I shall live in the house of the Lord all Here the Lord will strip away the funeral What kind of ice cream? How can I include the lonely people on the days of my life. clothes that cover the nations. The Lord What kind of decorations do you the playground into our activity? All-Powerful will destroy the power of death want? How can I invite the kids in my Second Reading What kind of activities or games neighborhood to be a part of my circle of I am able to do all things in Christ who strength- and wipe away each tear. No longer will his would you play? friends? ens me. A reading from the letter of Paul to the people be embarrassed everywhere. What kind of take-home treats would Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 The Lord has spoken! On that day, people you give to your guests? Activities Brothers and sisters, I know what it is to be Finally, whom do you want to invite? Pass out some birthday stickers to each poor or to have plenty, and I have lived will say: “The Lord God has saved us! child. under all kinds of conditions. I know what Let’s celebrate. We waited and waited, and Now that we have the party ready and Have each child pray for a friend whom it means to be full or to be hungry, to have now He is here.” The powerful arm of the the guests invited—we are like the king they would invite to a party. too much or too little. Lord will protect this mountain. in today’s Gospel who prepared the Christ gives me the strength to face any- party for his son. What happened in the Prayer thing. It was good of you to help me when I The Word of the Lord story? [the invited guests did not come] Dear Jesus, thank you for inviting us to was having such a hard time. I pray that So suppose you are ready for the party share in your meal each and every week. God will take care of all you needs with the to begin at 2 o’clock and no one comes to Help us to open our hearts today so that we wonderful blessings that come from Christ the party? Your mum and dad get on may respond with gratefulness. Thank you Jesus! May God our Father be praised for- The Children’s Liturgy page is published one their mobile phones and start calling the for inviting us to be your friend. In your ever and ever. Amen. week in advance to allow RE teachers and those parents of the guests. They hear these name we pray. Amen. The Word of the Lord excuses ‘oh, my son can’t come because taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to he has a football match... oh, Maria Responsorial Psalm Alleluia use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment can’t come because she has a dance 23:1-3a, 4abcd and 5ac, 6 Ephesians 1:17-18 competition this afternoon... my son, (R) I shall live in the house of the Lord all (R) Alleluia, alleluia. to their teaching materials Jimmy decided he wanted to play his the days of my life. May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our heart, that we might see how great is the hope to which we are called. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Whomsoever you find invite to the wedding. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 22:1-10 Jesus used this story to teach the people: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like what happened when a king gave a wedding banquet for his son. “The king sent some servants to tell the invited guests to come to the banquet, but the guests refused. He sent other servants to say to the guests, ‘the banquet is ready! My cattle and prize calves have all been prepared. Everything is ready. Come to the banquet!’ “But the guests did not pay any attention. Some of them left for their farms, and some went to their places of business. Others grabbed the servants, beat them up, and killed them. “This made the king so furious that he sent an army to kill those murderers and burn down their city. Then he said to the servants, ‘it is time for the wedding banquet, and the invited guests don’t deserve to come. Go out to the street corners and tell everyone you meet to come to the banquet.’ They went out on the streets and brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike. And the banquet room was filled with guests.” The Gospel of the Lord 24 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday September 30 2011

By Dan McGinty THE Knights of St Columba club Knights do battle for bragging rights in Coatbridge welcomed knights from across central Scotland as they hosted a well-fought battle between teams from three provinces, who were competing in the Pat McDonagh Cup quiz challenge. The coveted cup was named in honour of the late brother from the Motherwell province 16. The Glaswegian team, (from council 396) beat Edinburgh and St Andrew’s (province 3) and Motherwell (province 16) to claim the coveted prize, and the bragging rights that go along with it. Mr McDonagh’s son, Jonjo McDonagh, supreme knight of the order was on hand to make the presentation. Proud “To say that my family and I are extremely proud of the knights for their wonderful gesture in naming the competition after my father, would be an understatement,” he said. “This has been an enjoyable evening and it is so pleasing to see knights coming together in a spirit of from province 16 are convinced that Charlie McCluskey, province 1 especially as many of our brothers The winning team: John Ianniello, Tom fraternity and fun. the trophy is simply on loan to them Grand Knight, said of the victory: knew Pat so well. We will certainly Hughes, Brian Henry and Tony McCartney, “However, a wee warning to and they intend to bring it home to “Province 1 are delighted to have won look after it and relish the challenge with Jonjo McDonagh and John Sankus, province 1 Glasgow. The brothers Motherwell next year.” the first Br Pat McDonagh Cup next year!” province 16 social convener

Sr Ann McAllister, a Franciscan missionary for Africa, who is based in Nakuru, Kenya, recently returned to Coatbridge for a brief visit. Parishioners of St Mary’s rallied round to raise more than £1600 at a charity night. Sr Ann will use the money to buy food supplies, which she will take back

SPOTLIGHT ON... to Kenya with her in October. Sr Ann is pictured with Fr William Dunnachie and parishioners from St Mary’s

A grand opening for new primary school

Bishop Joseph Devine recently celebrated the official opening Mass of the new Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School in Motherwell, with clergy from across the diocese. He was joined by Fr Krysztof Garwolinski, Fr Kevin McGoldrick and vicar general Fr Thomas Miller and afterwards presented Marie Shields, head teacher of Our Lady of Good Aid, with a gold Organiser Joe Murphy is pictured with participants in the annual party and dinner for parishioners with special needs at St John the Baptist Church in medal he received from Pope Benedict XVI during last year’s Papal visit to Uddingston. The fun day, run by the Knights of St Columba, took place in the church hall, with participants dancing to the music of Jim McIntyre Scotland. Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School is on a shared PIC: TOM EADIE campus site with Fir Park Primary School PIC: TOM EADIE Celebrating Life Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a celebration at your school that you wish to share with the SCO? If so, e-mail our local news editor Martin Dunlop: [email protected]