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Region’s Bishops in insightful, respectful encounter with Pope
Cardinal Kelvin Felix and the Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference meet with Pope Francis, Monday, April 16th. (photo: Vatican News ) From Charles Jason Gordon, The Visit ad limina Apostolo- Apostles a d efe s to the pilg i age in relation to things like parishes, Archbishop of Port of Spain and rum normally occurs every five years which the Bishops make to the tombs churches and schools and so on. It Christopher Meyer OFM, in Rome and its purpose is twofold: to of the Apostles Peter and Paul to also looks at questions such as how His Eminence Cardinal Kelvin Edward venerate the tombs of the Holy venerate and pray. the Church in a particular area relates Felix of Castries and the Bishops of Apostles, Peter and Paul; and to meet Prior to their visit to Rome each to the world and times in which it the Antilles Episcopal Conference with the Successor of Peter, the Bishop prepares an extensive report finds itself. It identifies strengths and gathered in Rome, Italy during the Bishop of Rome. on the state of his Diocese. This challenges and how the lived faith week of April 16th for an ad limina The term ad limina Apostolo- report contains an overview of the responds to the world around it. Apostolorum. rum ea s to the th eshold of the Diocesan situation as well as statistics This report is (please turn to page 7) Synod on women’s role INSIDE Editorial: New Wine in New Wineskins, in the Church proposed NOW - p2 Letters to the Editor - p2 Synod of opportunities for women at the servants within their parish, Pope Francis: The Church cannot be silent Bishops on parish, diocesan and Vatican almost like submissive clients of about economic suffering - p3 o e s level. Fifteen women were worship and manual labour for A Christian Perspective on Social Issues - p4 role in the included in the meeting. what is needed. All of this has to Sunday Scripture - p5 life and The proposal asks the Church to e d, the Co issio sa s. Santa Rosa honours sons & daughters - p6 mission of ultipl a d ide the pla es They warned that if the church Gospel Reflection - p6 the Church a d the oppo tu ities of o e s does t fi the p o le soo , Journeying with the Word of God - p7 has been cooperation to pastoral women will simply leave. - p8 proposed. st u tu e i pa ishes, dio eses, The proposal goes on to say Le to s Co e - p9 AThe proposal is contained in a episcopal conferences and in pasto al o e sio is eeded Child e s Page statement approved by the Roman Curia. to ask o e s fo gi e ess fo Pa e ti g i Toda s Wo ld - p10 Pontifical Commission for Latin To do this, the Chu h ust e all the situatio s i hi h Viewpoint: Constructive Criticism - p11 A e i a s ple a asse l . freed from prejudices, stereo- Ch istia o u ities ha e Meadow Bank in day of fun & fellowship - p12 The Commission, which includes t pes a d dis i i atio s been and are accomplices of Berbice charity holds school feeding 22 Latin American cardinals and women are subjected to. atte pt agai st o e s programme - p12 dig it . please turn to page 2) bishops, said it was both possible The e still e ist a ho, oss Saint of the Week - p12 a d u ge t to i ease clerics who try to use women as 222 South & Wellington Streets, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 226-2192 email: [email protected] http://www.rcdiocesegy.org
CATHOLIC STANDARD Friday, April 20th, 2018 Page 2 A great work accomplished for us Jesus Christ. The sacrifice in atone- Lord, Jesus Christ. He deserves our ment for our sins. As Saint Paul says unceasing thanks. we are now reconciled to God. (Rom. The infinitely precious truth is that to 5:10-11). him and through him we pray. And Our access to God in worship has that he is the unchanging Christ, the been secured for us forever. Assured same yesterday and today and for- we are that every prayer we make in ever. His message of love and service Dear Editor, Jesus name reaches right to the remains throughout as the precious We have been sanctified through the throne of God, and is heard by God. and inspiring contribution of the body of Jesus Christ once and for all. What a privilege we now enjoy, gospel. EDITORIAL A great work done for us by Our Lord through the accomplishment of Our Leon Jeetlall, Lay Minister Facebook CEO apologizes for 'mistake' of blocking Catholic content
New Wine in New (CNA/EWTN News).- Facebook CEO The ad, which featured a crucifix, harm, particularly with regards to Mark Zuckerberg faced questions was rejected by Facebook over fake e s, fo fo eig i te fe e e Wineskins, NOW from lawmakers about his Easter on the grounds that its in elections, and hate speech, as o pa s e so ship of Catholi o te t as e essi el iole t well as developers and data content during his two-day congres- a d se satio al. Fa e ook late p i a . BY MIKE JAMES sional hearing following the apologized, saying that the ad had The Facebook CEO was called to There is a significant group of Catholics revelation that millions of Facebook been blocked erroneously and did testify before Congress in the wake worldwide who are especially happy to be use s pe so al data had ee not violate terms of service. Zucker- of scandals involving privacy members of the Church because they compromised. berg on Wednesday emphasized the violations and foreign interference consider it one of the few vitally important Zuckerberg apologized and said that large number of ads that are in the 2016 elections. institutions where they can be confident the o pa ade a istake reviewed daily by the Facebook Zuckerberg apologized repeatedly that priorities and practice do not change, in blocking a Catholic theology tea , sa i g, I ould t e t apo- for the scandal involving the or at least change very slowly. There are degree advertisement by Franciscan late from a few examples to assume data-mining firm Cambridge also many who are not Catholic, Christian University of Steubenville, when that the o e all s ste is iased. Analytica, in which personal infor- or even believers who are also happy this asked about it by Washington state The tech CEO also expressed regret mation from 87 million accounts is so, because they strongly believe that Congresswoman Cathy McMorris that he did ot take a oad as i p ope l sha ed. the world would be a much better place if Rodgers on the second day of e ough ie of ou espo si ilit there were less change and if it could only questioning. to prevent tools from being used for go a k to ho thi gs e e i the good old da s . Some of us in the Caribbean, especially Synod on women’s role in the Church proposed (From Front Page) those born before Independence, cannot deny that we occasionally wonder whether Local dioceses need to be coura- Christian, theological and profes- transformation similar to that which there may have been advantages in geous a d eed to de ou e all the sio al fo atio of o e – Pope F a is ade o ete ith remaining colonies/dependencies like forms of discrimination and oppres- whether they are religious sisters or the two synods on the family. Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Curacao and sio , of iole e a d e ploitatio to members of the laity – so that they Martinique instead of facing all the social, These synods led to the apostolic which women have been subjected. a o k at the sa e le el ith exhortation Amoris Laetitia, and economic and political changes and pains e . of nation building. The Co issio sa s ultu al a d ha e led to this O to e s s od o Young People, the Faith, and There is the pre-Vatican II joke of a bishop ideologi al olo isatio sp ead Edu atio ta kli g ale hau i ist f o ell o ga ised lo ies so e- resistance, frequent paternal and Vocational Discernment. in a colony writing a letter to Rome familiar absence, and irresponsibility for advice on what he considered an ti es i st u e talisi g fe i ist Pope Francis has often spoken about important change in society demanding a lai s to a gue agai st the t uth of i se ual eha iou is eeded, the the importance of the role of new approach from the Church. The letter marriage and family need to be Commission says. women in society. avoided. took months to reach Rome and when the Other ways to advance the In 2016 he set up a commission to acknowledgement of receipt came the It is – according to the document – p oposal s ai s i lude p o oti g study the possibility of ordaining follo i g ea , it said, This atte ill a eeded a d u ge t ope i g that research in Catholic universities, women as deacons. certainly be addressed, and a response e ui es a i est e t i the changing mentality and a process of p o ided ithi the e t ea s . Today whether we like it or not, commit- ted followers of Christ have no choice but "There still exist 'macho,' bossy participants said more needed to be worthy of Christ. Only such a Church to take seriously his radical message for clerics who try to use women as done to implement concrete a edi l ake Ch ist atte . change of heart echoed by Pope Francis servants within their parish, almost solutions to the problems facing A d she had added: Just i agi e (e.g his homily on New Wine in New like submissive clients of worship and women in Latin America and the this normative scenario - Pope Wi eski s / / Do ot ha e fea of manual labour for what is needed. All Caribbean. Francis calls a Synod on the role of making changes according to the law of of this has to end," said the final The AEC bishops, currently in Rome Women in the Church and 350 male the Gospel: The Church asks all of us for a document from the meeting. for their scheduled meetings with celibates advise the Pope on what few changes. She asks us to leave aside L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican Pope Francis and the principal women really want! That is how fleeti g st u tu es; the a e t e essa . newspaper, reported April 11 that departments of the Vatican will likely ludicrous our Church has become. A d he added: O e of ou a tell e: the theme of the four-day meeting, be meeting with the PCAL Commis- How long can the hierarchy sustain ut fathe , do t Ch istia s ha e la s? Yes! "The woman: pillar in building the sion which has been an important the credibility of a God who wants Jesus said: I have not come to abolish the church and society in Latin America," supporter of evangelization things this way, who wants a Church la ut to fulfil it . A d the full ess of the was chosen by Pope Francis. programmes in the AEC over the where women are invisible and law, for example are the Beatitudes, the In addition to 17 cardinals and seven years, especially for youth, Bible and voiceless in Church leadership, legal law of love, total love, as He, Jesus, has ABP programmes. and doctrinal discernment and bishops who are members of the lo ed us . commission, the pope asked that The PCAL Commission meeting 7-9 decision- aki g? A striking point in case calling for change some leading Latin American women March in Rome coincided with 8 We have had the Synod on the is the role of women at the decision- also be invited; eight laywomen and March International Women´s day Family; the Synod on Youth and making level of the Church for two millen- six women religious participated in and the address by former President Vocations will take place this year. nia, and the speed with which the Church the four-day meeting and in drafting of Ireland Mary McAleese outside the Not many will be doubting now that has now acknowledged the problem and is its pastoral recommendations, the walls of the Vatican in which she the time for a Synod on the Role moving to action. This is reflected in the newspaper said. of Women will soon come. The time call by the Vatican Commission on Latin alled fo a Chu h he e o e While the assembly expressed truly matter not on terms designed for New Wine in New Wineskins America and the Caribbean (PCAL) that the by men for a patriarchal Church but that Jesus came to share with all church hold a Synod of Bishops "on the appreciation for and based many of its proposals on the Latin American on terms which make Christ matter. humanity is, as always, NOW. theme of the woman in the life and Only such a Church of equals is mission of the church." bishops' Aparecida document, sdfgdfg
CATHOLIC STANDARD Friday, April 20th, 2018 Page 3 Pope Francis: The Church cannot be silent about economic suffering
(CNA/EWTN News) In the preface to Pope Francis wrote about economic i h pat i o of the so ial a book on his economic thought, injustice and the social teaching of doctrine of the Church. Pope Francis has written that the the Catholic Church in a preface to Fi st as a si ple Ch istia , the as a Gospel is not an unattainable ideal, an Italian-language book of his writ- religious and a priest, then as a but something that the whole ings and speeches, published April 12, Pope, I believe that social and eco- Church should seek, especially a d alled Po e a d Mo e : So ial nomic issues cannot be foreign to the where there is economic injustice. Justice According to Bergoglio. essage of the Gospel, he stated. The Chu h, i sp eadi g the es- In the preface, Francis wrote that he E o o is a ital o po e t fo sage of charity and justice of the hopes his messages on economic every society, it determines in a Gospel, cannot remain silent in the and social matters will inspire those good part the quality of life and even fa e of i justi e a d suffe i g, the who exploit others to have a change of dying, contributes to making hu- pope wrote. of heart, coming to find a sense of a e iste e o th o u o th . Ma e ou te s ha e o fi ed humanity and justice. The efo e, he o ti ued, it to me that the Gospel is not a utopia I a ot fail to de ou e ith the occupies an important place in the but a real hope, even for the Gospel the personal and social sins reflection of the Church, which looks economy: God does not abandon his committed against God and against at man and woman as people called eatu es… he i ites the to ot the neighbor in the name of the god to olla o ate ith God s pla also grow tired of collaborating with of o e a d of po e , he said. through the work, production, e e o e fo the o o good. He noted that, as it shows in the distribution and consumption of book, his thought is based on the goods a d se i es.
Church supports move to legalize homosexual acts in Trinidad and Tobago
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CNS) -- The Catholic Archbishop Gordon said he knew people believed The decision comes at a time when many are Church in Trinidad and Tobago has declared its full that repealing the laws "will open the door to same fearful that a wider LGBTQ agenda may be taking support for an April 12, High Court decision that -sex marriage." root in the Caribbean. paved the way for making sodomy legal in that "These may well be strategies that are tied Trinidad-born LGBTQ activist Jason Jones, who country. together. We need to deal with them separately," brought the case contesting the law, told local At this time, it is still a criminal offense that carries he said, adding, "We will oppose same-sex marriage media he intended to continue the fight for LGBTQ a prison sentence of 25 years. in every way possible." rights to same-sex marriage and adoption. In an April 13 statement, Archbishop Charles He reminded the faithful, however, that: "Mercy is In 2015, Jamaican lawyer Maurice Tomlinson Gordon of Port-of-Spain said, "Buggery is a serious the epicenter of the Gospel message. Homosexuals brought a case at the Caribbean Court of Justice moral offense, but it should not, put someone in should be protected, and we should ensure challenging the immigration laws of Trinidad and prison for 25 years." that they are not subjected to discrimination or Tobago and Belize, which denied entry to Archbishop Gordon cited the Vatican's December violence. homosexuals. 2008 intervention made at the 63rd Session of the "They should be accepted with respect, compassion The case was thrown out when it was proved that United Nations: "The Holy See continues to advo- and sensitivity." Belize prohibited anyone, homosexual or otherwise, cate that every sign of unjust discrimination toward In his ruling, Justice Devindra Rampersad called the entering the country as sex workers or intending to homosexual persons should be avoided and urges laws "unconstitutional," adding that: "This court profit from such gains, and that Trinidad and states to do away with criminal penalties against must and will uphold the constitution to recognize Tobago's Immigration Department "does not them." the dignity of even one citizen whose rights and apply this prohibition to homosexual CARICOM Most of Trinidad and Tobago's legislation is freedoms have been invalidly taken away." neighbors," so, as a national (please turn to page 8) inherited from its pre-independence days as a British colony, including the "Buggery Laws" -- a reference to laws governing sodomy. The Sexual Offences Act of 1987 still contains statutes from the English Buggery Act 1533. The Sexual Offences Act does not apply to, "an act of serious indecency committed in private between a husband and his wife" or "a male person and a female person, each of whom is 16 years of age or more, both of whom consent to the commission of the act." "It's really discriminatory, when you think about it," said Father Martin Sirju, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Port-of-Spain, "because there are heterosexual people who practice this sexual expression, and they are not the ones being targeted in this. It's just one group." And, of that group, it was still the relatively powerless who would likely suffer, "because the one who gets exposed, let's face it, is the underdog," added Father Sirju. "Those are the ones who get exposed, not the privileged, not the well-placed people."
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He is a man whose health has flowing cup of Easter ushered into heart and vision, the fellowship of ot ee g eat. …he see s i igo- rated by being Pope. And maybe this Jesus, as so freshly represented by will last a lot longer than anybody Pope Francis should serve as inspira- tion for the willing and the resistant, thought. These o ds a d ph ases are part of an extract from the conclu- the skeptic and the stubborn to bow sion of an online article from CNN and pay homage to what are the dated March 18, 2018 that was titled, characteristics and contours of the only real way, truth, and life. Wh so e o se ati es see Pope F a is as a th eat. Is he eall ? In Guyana, a long, lingering, repeat- Where is he going wrong? How does ing touch of love could and would go this much talked about, much quoted a far way to gather together, to over- Vicar of Christ appear to us? come the hesitant, to persuade the How do Guyanese see this not-so- suspicious, to soothe the angry, and distant figure in faraway Vatican City to diminish the bitterness. It is this in Rome? He feels near, as if he is one kind of talk that Pope Francis walks of us, conversing with us, listening to quietly, but ever so powerfully and us, sharing the things that matter, and convincingly. His very presence, his emphasizing the callings that ought to attitudes, and his words exude such come first. This contributor sees the graces. The choices that he makes Holy Father as a good shepherd of a and the positions that he takes are different kind; and poised to be a great never easy, and on occasion, unsettle one, in spite of his simplicity, despite and even trouble. He perseveres. his humility. Perhaps he already is Jesus did, too. And this should be the such a one, and because of that very resolution, the purpose, and the simplicity and humility; that endearing practice of all Guyanese. Catholics down-to-earth quality. The hope is have a special obligation to follow this pathway in this Easter season that, i deed God s g a e, he ill last longer-much longer-than anybody and then in the days that come after. thought. In a very short time, he has brought so much to the forefront of conscience, and for keen Christian consideration. Take a long, slow, good look around: Pope’s Intentions in every field of human endeavor there is little of the exemplary figure, or the April Monthly Intention: transcendent role model there for the imitating, for the admiring. Pope Fran- For those who have responsi- cis is worthy of imitating as he strives to imitate Jesus. However looked at, bility in Economic Matters or received-pontiff, media-made politi- cal figure, world leader-Pope Francis That economists may have the has been a long time coming and with courage to reject any economy of so much that commends him. In this exclusion and know how to open glorious Easter season of promise ful- new paths. filled, of hope renewed, and of re- demption made real and credible, this once obscure 21st century Latin American emblematizes the spreading Edwards & Co. to all of the Good News of the king- dom: peace to all; brotherhood to all. Accountancy and Tax No standing in judgment; but a heart- Consultancy felt reaching out to all, and embracing We provide the following services: all, and to none more so than the lowly and unholy, the wretched and Tax Compliances the wasted. 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FIRST READING Acts 4:8-12 This the only name by which we can be saved. Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, addressed them, Rule s of the people, a d elde s! If ou a e questioning us today about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us how he was healed, then I am glad to tell you all, and would indeed be glad to tell the whole people of Israel, that it was by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the one who you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by his name and by no other that this man is able to stand up perfectly healthy, here in your presence, today. This is the stone rejected by you the builders, but which has proved to be the keystone. For of all the names in the world given to men, this is the only one by which we can be saved.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 117 Response: The stone with the builders rejected has become the corner stone. 1. Alleluia! Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men: it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. Response 2. I will thank you for you have given answer therefore it does not acknowledge us. and has no concern for the sheep. and you are my saviour. My dear people, we are already the children of God I am the good shepherd; The stone which the builders rejected but what we are to be in the future has not yet I know my own has become the corner stone. been revealed; and my own knows me, This is the work of the Lord, we shall be like him just as the Father knows me a marvel in our eyes. Response because we shall see him as he really is. and I know the Father; 3. Blessed in the name of the Lord and I lay down my life for my sheep. And there are other sheep I have is he who comes. GOSPEL John 10:11-18 We bless you from the house of the Lord; that are not of this fold, The good shepherd is one who lays down his life for and these I have to lead as well. I will thank you for you have given answer his sheep. and you are my saviour. They too will listen to my voice, Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; Jesus said: and there will be only one flock, for his love has no end. Response and one shepherd. I a the good shephe d: The Father loves me, the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep. because I lay down my life SECOND READING 1 John 3:1-2 The hired man, since he is not the shepherd in order to take it up again. We shall see God as he really is. and the sheep do not belong to him, No one takes it from me; abandons the sheep and runs away I lay it down of my own free will, Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, and as it is in my power to lay it down, letti g us e alled God s hild e ; as soon as he sees a wolf coming, and then the wolf attacks and scatters the sheep; so it is in my power to take it up again; and that is what we are. and this is the command I have been given by my Because the world refused to acknowledge him, this is because he is only a hired man Fathe . n this Fourth Sunday of worked had ground that was mostly could be attacked by predators, and Easter, Good Shepherd rough and rocky. Raising sheep was, they could be stolen by others. We as Sunday, we need to be nonetheless, possible. However, it re- people are not that different from the O aware that we remain in the quired moving constantly to find pas- sheep. Sheep without a shepherd Easter Season. The Easter Season is a tures for grazing. Every flock of sheep were virtually defenseless. Look at out continual celebration of the once needed a shepherd who would lead society. We have children who are central mystery of our Church, that the flock from place to place so the orphans even though they have Jesus gave His life for us by dying on sheep ould eat a d su i e. The parents; we have people who long to the Cross. He saved us from our sins. Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I be loved and protected. We are
The image of a shepherd and sheep shall la k. among those people. But we have a
By: The Diocesan Stewardship as a i po ta t o e du i g Jesus Thus, being a shepherd could be very Good Shepherd, Who loves us and ti e. To e a shephe d i Jesus ti e difficult. The shepherd was on duty Who is with us always, because we are Council of Guyana required living a life of total self- every hour of every day. In the midst His children. giving. The area where Jesus lived and of that sheep could get lost, they [http://www.catholicsteward.com/blog/ ] CATHOLIC STANDARD Friday, April 20th, 2018 Page 6
Gospel Santa Rosa community honours
noble sons and daughters R eflection
By Fr. Michael Barrow SJ
n saying that he was a good Shepherd Jesus could use that image of the sheep following him and hearing his voice, because at that time shepherds operated very By Joshua Van-Sluytman was sworn in by President Granger match between Charity and Santa on 22nd May, 2015 as Minister Rosa. Idiffe e tl f o ou s. I Jesus At events earlier this month that day sheep got to know the brought together hundreds, including Within the Ministry of Indigenous On Friday April 6th, the events came Peoples Affairs. As one of the Minis- shephe d s oi e f o he politicians, artists and church mem- to an end with a concert in which they were very small lambs and bers who were celebrating the 200th ters responsible for the indigenous parishioners showcased their talents peoples of Guyana, Minister it was a sound of safety and anniversary of the Roman Catholic through dance, poetry, songs and Garrido-Lowe has a huge responsi- protection. All they had to do Church in Santa Rosa, members of skits. Later in the evening the camp- the community also honoured the bility in the areas of youth empow- fire was held. In his closing remarks as to liste fo the shephe d s legacies of several people from the erment and sports, as well as the Fr. Pedro thanked everyone who voice and follow him. The welfare of women and children. image of the Shepherd in the area recognized for their achieve- contributed to the success of the Bible was usually the call and ments and outstanding contributions Some outstanding parishioners were eek s e e ts a d he u ged the ot was put very succinctly with to that region and to the nation. also honoured for their contribution to let the 200th celebration end here great clarity as God calling a Among those remembered and to Santa Rosa, such as the late but it allow it to continue through Mr. Basil Rodrigues who contributed their work for Christ. person for a particular purpose honoured were: Mr. Stephen Esterban Campbell, significantly to the music arena. Mr. Special thanks to Bishop Francis in life. Such a clear call of the Ignatius Atkinson, who still plays the Shepherd can be quite mislead- who served as the first Indigenous Alleyne OSB, Frs. Pedro Torres and Parliamentarian in Guyana. In 1957 guitar and Mr. Stanislaus who plays Martin Mairena, IVE, Br. Alberto ing. When people talk about the violin were also acclaimed. having a vocation it is often and in 1962 he presented a Galvan IVE and Br. Vaughn, Mr. described as if God has made up petition for Amerindian Land rights Also during the week to mark the Clifford Henry and Mrs. Donna Henry, his mind what he wants me to in London to her Royal Highness bicentennial, on Wednesday April 4th, Mrs. Doli Rodrigues and all those who Queen Elizabeth II. over 65 parishioners from the made the participation of Catholic do and I need to work out how Essequibo parishes came to pay a visit Media in the bicentennial events to follow it. In practice, we Mr. Francis Vibert De Souza, a to the community. They were possible and successful. know from experience that is former Minister of Amerindian entertained with music, songs and May The Risen Lord bless you and not how it works. Affairs, Public Works, Communica- poems by the people of Santa Rosa. tions and Regional Development, your families. If asked when I first discovered The da s e e t e ded ith a foot all (photo credit: Candecy Burnett) that I had a vocation to be a who was appointed in 1992. He also priest, my honest answer has to served as a Technical Clerk at the be either that I discovered it SJMH Book Clerk at JP Santos and Cultural officer Agricultural & after I had been ordained or General workers union. even perhaps that I have never discovered it. When I got to the Ms. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, who stage of needing to make a from 1995-2001 served as the coor- decision with my life I knew in dinator of Amerindian Projects with my heart that I wanted to serve the Social Impact Amelioration Christ and I thought that the Programme (SIMAP), a structural best way for me would be to be adjustment programme established a priest. Friends of mine, by the Government of Guyana. In equally devoted to Christ, 2001 Ms. Rodrigues-Birkett became decided that the way forward the youngest Minister in the Cabi- net. In September 2015 she joined was different for them and they the Food and Agriculture Organiza- chose other careers. If they got tion of the United Nations as the married, as most of them did, it oo di ato of FAO S Pa lia e ta wasn't explicitly wanting to do Alliances and was based in Rome, what God was asking of them. Italy. In August, 2017 she was ap- Looking back we can see it poi ted the Di e to of FAO S offi e God's guidance in our desire to in Geneva, Switzerland, where she walk with Christ, rather than a continues to serve. sense of being called. Hon. Valerie Garrido-Lowe MP was born to parents from Moruca. She CATHOLIC STANDARD Friday, April 20th, 2018 Page 7
Region’s Bishops in insightful, J ou rn eying with respectful encounter with Pope (From page1) the Word of God
MAKING THE WORD OF GOD YOUR OWN The AEC Bishops pray before the tomb of Saint Paul, Tues. April 17th (photo: Christopher Meyer, OFM ) Step 1: Look at today’s Readings prayerfully. studied, analyzed and a sum- The posture of the Holy Father and respect for all members of 1st Reading: Peter proclaims salvation in the name mary presented to the sent a clear signal to the 20 the church. Even those who of Jesus to the religious leaders of his day. This Pope, thus allowing the Pope to Bishops gathered for the disagree with him. More takes much courage to do. acquaint himself with the situa- meeting. We were all shepherds importantly he demonstrated to 2nd Reading: In the face of opposition, Christians tion of each diocese prior to with deep concern for the us a style of leadership that reflect on their identity as children of God and meeting with the Bishops. Church, local and universal. We embraces everyone. The Holy thei hope i the full ess of God s p o ise. During the ad limina, meetings felt like true brothers in the Father is a man rooted in the Gospel: John makes a comparison between the are scheduled between the epis opate ith Pete Su Church, a good pastor who has Good Shepherd who cares for his flock and sacri- Bishops and the various Pet o, Cu Pet o U de Pete courage and freedom. fices his life for them and the false shepherds who Congregations, Dicasteries and and With Peter). The Holy Father All the bishops left the encoun- deceive and abandon the flock. Pontifical Offices of the Roman has brought the meetings with ter profoundly grateful for the Curia. At these meetings they Bishops back to the biblical experience. The dialogue was Step 2: Applying the values of the Readings have the opportunity to discuss roots. It was an experience that rich and profound. It shaped our to your daily life. no bishop present would forget. areas of mutual concern as well understanding of the office of 1. Shepherds and sheep are not familiar sights to us. as exploring pastoral initiatives One of our longest serving the bishop and gave us a real bishops, Archbishop Emeritus What image from our culture would you substi- and the ways in which the Holy and tangible model for exercis- tute to represent what Jesus stands for? See can assist the Church at the Don Reece said it was the best ing this office. local level. and most profound engagement 2. I ou life, ho o hat a e the ol es that that he has had with a Pope in On Tuesday, April 17 the Bishops would draw you away from following Christ as The ad limina Apostolorum his 37 years of being a bishop. continued their pilgrimage to fully as you feel you should? agenda is full. The first days the tomb of St. Paul. The Holy included: The President of the Antilles Eucharist was celebrated at the 3. What does the image of the good shepherd mean Episcopal Conference (AEC), to you right now in your life? In what way have On Monday the Cardinal and main altar in the Basilica of St. Bishop Gabriel Malzaire set the Paul Outside the Walls after you been a good shepherd to others with whom Bishops celebrated Mass at the tone with a very open and you are in contact? tomb of the first successor, Saint which the Cardinal and Bishops profound address which processed to pray before the 4. How are you challenged by the Gospel message Peter in the Basilica named for captured the pastoral concerns him. In his homily Bishop Gabriel tomb of Saint Paul. In his homily, to hear and recognise the Lord in your life? of the bishops of the AEC Cardinal Felix invited all to Malzaire, President of the Regio . I the Hol Fathe s Conference, reflected upon reflect upon the spirit of prayer Step 3: Accepting the message of God’s response, he commented on a and pilgrimage that they were Word in your life of faith. Peter and the role and life of the number of pastoral concerns. Bishops today. undertaking. He encouraged the We must thank God for all those who have been Vocations, the young and young Bishops to carry the pilgrimage Two hours later, the Bishops adults, formation, the role of the good shepherds to us over the years, those who did spirit back to their respective not run away and leave us scattered when dangers returned to the Vatican where laity in the church today, liturgy ou t ies. He added that, the they were warmly welcomed by and inculturation, priesthood like jealousy, sickness, betrayal, discouragement AEC offers a great example of and discrimination, threaten us like wolves among the Holy Father, Pope Francis. and the diaconate amongst collaboration and commitment The Bishops met with Pope many topics. a flock of sheep. Such people are treasures to be fo Ca i ea i stitutio s. He valued and examples to imitate. Francis for nearly two hours. The The encounter was insightful also encouraged the Bishops to meeting with the Holy Father and respectful. The bishops recall and pray for the Bishops Step 4: Something to think & pray about took place in the Apostolic expressed their love and support and missionaries who had library. 1. Reflect on the relationships that keep you con- for Pope Francis in concrete and ministered before them. nected with others and how you contribute to In his opening remarks Pope specific ways. Archbishop Rivas For the rest of the week, the keeping those relationships strong and healthy? Francis asked the Bishops of the recited a poem inspired by Lau- Cardinal and Bishops will meet 2. Ask ou self hethe ou a e like the hi ed Antilles that they meet like the dato Si which moved the Pope. with the remaining Curial apostles of the Early church. He help ho gi es up easil a d u s a a i stead In the exchange the Holy Father Departments as well as visit and of sticking around to help others? invited them to speak as gave us a wonderful metaphor. celebrate the Eucharist at the shepherds with frankness and He said, The hu h is like a Basilica of Mary Major and the 3. How have you been challenged by the Word that ope ess to ea h othe . do ot river. Some choose to swim to Basilica of Saint John Lateran. was shared today? Be concrete and specific. be afraid to criticize if you feel the left some to the right side of Visit Facebook, Twitter, and [From: Journeying with the Word of God, The Religious the eed . Most of all he said, the river, but we are all in the Education Department, Diocese of Georgetown, Guyana ] let us speak like othe s . Instagram for additional media. sa e i e . I this etapho the Holy Father showed his love CATHOLIC STANDARD Friday, April 20th, 2018 Page 8 Notes for Readers (agricultural) image to explain the mystery of his offering of himself, and First Reading: Acts 4:8-12. our belonging to him, our being part Back to Saint Peter again! This time of him, which comes about through BISHOP’S he is speaking in his own defence the sacrament of Baptism. This is, as afte the heali g of a a the was stated earlier, the period of ANNUAL APPEAL 2018 a e of Jesus Ch ist . The key to Mystagogy, when the newly baptised your tone in reading this passage are helped to see what life in Jesus o es i Pete s li e: I a glad to Christ really means. Today this comes BAA 2018 - “Vocations; tell ou all... Pete is happ to tell out strongly for all of us, with two of building a Catholic culture” people of Jesus a e a d the po e the three readings emphasising the that his name gives: this is an oppor- moral aspects of life in Christ: it is not Last Su da Ap il th, the Bishop s Annual Appeal 2018 was launched tunity to witness to Jesus, and Peter si pl e ough to elo g to hi : CORNER wants nothing more. So your tone our belonging must be shown by the ith A ou e e t Su da he e should also be glad, encouraging and works we do, by the fruits we bear - it was announced in parishes and joyful. This reading is quite straight- while remembering of course that we through the Catholic Standard. This forward, mainly because it announces cannot bear fruit except in him. Sunday, April 22nd, is the second the context in the first few lines: A ou e e t Su da o hi h Peter says why he is making this Notes For Readers the Appeal will again be publicized Proclaiming the defence: make sure this comes across through pulpit/ bulletin announce- clearly, so that your listeners know First Reading: Acts 9:26-31. ments, and the distribution of why Peter is talking about Jesus. We jump quite dramatically from brochures will commence. Word of God Saint Peter and the events in Do be careful with the central The pu pose of the Bishop s A ual sentence - Jerusalem, which we have been Speak, Lord, your servant it is athe lo g f o If reading for the past few weeks, to a Appeal (BAA) is to engage Catholics is listening: you have the ou a e uestio i g... to ... i ou fragment of the story of Saint Paul. in supporting the mission of the p ese e toda . : so thi k a out local church at the diocesan level. your pauses beforehand, so that you As we join him, he has become a message of eternal life follower of Jesus, after his conversion In each brochure there is a -1Sam 3:9;Jn 6:68 do t get lost i the iddle of the sentence (and your listeners along o the oad to Da as us. Let s e all o it e t fo that pa ishio - why we are reading this book in ers may use to make their commit- with you.) Also note that in the last sentence Saint Peter is quoting from Easter: it is the story of what the ment to the appeal. Parishioners April 22nd: Fourth Sunday the scriptures (actually from the Resurrection and Appearance of Jesus are asked to prayerfully reflect on of Easter (B) Psalm which follows) - this would achieved in the lives of the earliest the Bishop s i itatio o tai ed i have been familiar to those listening disciples: it is about the birth of the the brochure. to him, and he uses it very deliber- Church. So we now hear briefly about ately: do so yourself. Save a little ex- the egi i g of Paul s i ist , tra enthusiasm for the last sentence, which will mean the great expansion of the Church through the Roman espe iall the o d o l . Empire. As you relate this simple Church supports account, underline the words which Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2. add extra colour to the scene, such move to legalize A very short and familiar reading, but as Saul p ea hi g oldl a d one that contains a vast amount of fea lessl . Also e phasise the fi al homosexual encouragement and comfort for us paragraph, which can appear to be a all. It also contains a great sense of bit of a throwaway line: the key acts in T&T a e at the ste of God s lo e a d ph ase is uildi g the sel es up... , (From Page 3) care, and great faith in an unknown which is the theme of this Easter future. The reading starts with an Season. As we hear of these commu- of a member country of the invitation to the congregation to ities uildi g the sel es up e Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Thi k... The eade s to e of oi e can perhaps think of our own Tomlinson would not be denied and phrasing should help encourage Parishes, which may well have wel- entry. people to do just that: perhaps pause comed new members this Easter. The following year, the Belize fo a se o d afte ...God s hild e , Also note the reference in the last to let people think, and then come in line to the Holy Spirit: by now our Supreme Court legalized sodomy ith ...a d that is hat e a e. thoughts may well be turning towards after Belizean activist Caleb Orozco "The Good Shepherd is one There should be a marvellous warmth Pentecost, so it is good that this challenged the Criminal Code. The who lays down his life for his i ou oi e as ou u fold Joh s mention of the Spirit helps us to think local Catholic Church had supported sheep." vision of our future: we shall see God about the coming feast. keeping the act illegal. as he really and, and, wonder of Addressing religion-based objections wonders, we shall be like him! A The Word This Week Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24. to changes in the law, Rampersad This is t aditio all alled Good reading to enjoy - both proclaiming stated: "This conclusion is not an and hearing! How do we live as members of Jesus Shephe d Su da e ause of the Christ? This is the implicit question assessment of denial of the religious Gospel narratives (from John 10) read that Saint John is answering today. beliefs of anyone. ... However, this each year, in which Jesus talks of This applies not just to those new to conclusion is a recognition that the himself as the Good Shepherd who the faith, but to all of us, as we use belief of some, by definition, is not lays down his life for his flock. A April 29th : Fifth Sunday Eastertide to revitalise our faith and the belief of all and, in the Republic ge e al the e to the S iptu es is of Easter (B) practice. There are some very clear of Trinidad and Tobago, all are the person of Jesus and what he has statements in this reading: use them. protected, and are entitled to be achieved by the Paschal Mystery (his The first three lines are an example. protected, under the constitution." dying and rising): the first reading These should be read carefully and In the days preceding the Trinidad talks of his name, and the power of clearly, not challenging people, but and Tobago case, religious and the name of Jesus to save: one of the i iti g the to see the o o secular groups marched through the esults of the po e of this a e is se se of the state e t a d appl it streets of the capital voicing their that i hi e a e all God s hild e , to their own lives. The whole of the concern. Following the decision, they and are promised an eternal reward. next section is based on a single All this is summed up in the Gospel, in declared their intention to continue p e ise: that if e keep God s o - protesting in various ways until the which Jesus talks of himself as the mandments, we have nothing to be real shepherd, who is prepared to do matter is recalled July 4, when the afraid of. Make sure you understand court is expected to make recom- anything for his flock, even to the this basic idea, and so work out how point of giving his life. This he said "Whoever remains in me, mendations on attorneys' submis- ou a est p o lai Joh s o ds i sions on how to proceed. before his passion, but in Eastertide with me in him, bears fruit in a way that will make sense to your we read it with the benefit of plenty." listeners. At the end, note the refer- The Trinidad and Tobago government hindsight. His words are true, and by ence to the role of the Holy Spirit, has declared its intention to appeal his dying and rising he has truly saved The Word This Week again perhaps leading us towards the ruling; the matter is expected to his flock. Pentecost. be eventually heard in the U.K.-based Last week it was sheep: this week, Privy Council, the highest court in the the vine. Jesus offers us another [From: Office for Liturgy of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford http://www.salfordliturgy.org.uk/ ] country. CATHOLIC STANDARD Friday, April 20th, 2018 Page 9
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Dear Girls and Boys, I toda s Gospel, Jesus said, "I a the good shepherd." Because of this, today is k o as Good Shepherd Sunday . A shepherd is a person who takes care of sheep. Sheep can't take care of themselves. They need someone to watch over them and care for them. They need someone to protect them from harm. Jesus said he knows his sheep and his sheep know him. He said that he was even willing to lay down his life for his sheep. Jesus must really love his sheep! As you might have guessed, Jesus wasn't really talking about sheep. He was talking about us. We are his "sheep." He loves us, he takes care of us, he makes sure that we have everything that we need. He was even willing to give his life so that we could live with him forever in heaven. There is no doubt about it. Jesus really loves his sheep! Dear Jesus, we are thankful to you for being our Good Shepherd. Thank you for loving us and taking care of us. Most of all, we thank you for laying down your life for us so that we can have everlasting life in heaven with you. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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However, tion. if the home environment is filled with The way we communicate, love, disci- negative warnings, nagging, yelling pline, and interact with our sons and and frustration due to poorly be- daughters is of prime importance. haved children, we strongly suggest One of the most important parts of that there is a better way. Yes, we parenting is showing our love to our believe that love comes first, yelling children. From the time they are ba- and screaming get us nowhere, and it bies through their toddler days, By Chris & Noelma Lam is necessary to put aside all that nega- school years, and, yes, even into tive talk and begin by showing more adulthood, they need our love and love and sincere praise for our chil- encouragement. They need to hear us upwards and smile. Let happiness dren. sa : "You e o de ful! I lo e ou!" come all over our faces. How can we praise them when there All ages of children and adults truly "But if my child is always into trouble is so much grief? There are more thrive on a loving environment. how can I smile?" ask many parents. changes brought about by praise than How often do we get this kind of en- O the sa : "I do t feel like s ili g, this world would ever be able to couragement from our friends, co- my kids make me mad and I have no count. So, even though it may be workers, relatives or neighbours? If reason to smile." Well, we answer, very difficult, we need to put aside we do, we are lucky. Many parents you must fake it and smile anyhow. our criticism and look for things to BECK WELDING MACHINING & would certainly thrive better today if Look for something nice or funny to praise. We need to constantly re- say and begin with a smile on your MARINE PARTS REPAIR their world was more loving. So, we mind ourselves: "If our words are need to put ourselves in the place of face. 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In that process they cease to dialogue without disrespect. learn and to benefit from new ideas Writing on the subject of which may allow them to do better. R.C PARISH QUESTIONING RESPECTULLY Viewpoint Their ego and false pride may let Robert Schuller observed:- them behave as if they are untouch- Santa Rosa Mission - Moruca The secret of dynamic success in able; hence they regard any form of business, religion, and interpersonal by Vibert Parvatan criticism as an affront to their integ- relationships: is learning to question By Bernie Gomes rity. The response may include de- respectfully. Switch from the accusa- fending whatever was challenged and tory approach to the inquisite ap- 200 years, the Anniversary of Some critics are like chimney- waging war on those who dared to proach. our dear Santa Rosa Church. sweepers; they put out the fire criticise. YOU DEMONSTRATE GREAT RESPECT Santa Rosa, land of my birth. below, and frighten the swallows Regrettably, there are persons who from their nests above; they scrape a TOWARD YOUR COLLEAGUE, FRIEND, Santa Rosa, of a convent and a behave as if no other person is worthy COLABORATER, OR FAMILY WHEN long time in the chimney, cover of praise or recognition. They enjoy church. themselves with soot and bring out YOU ASK QUESTIONS RATHER THAN finding fault at all times and do so just LEVEL CHARGES. Santa Rosa, little place that from the top of the house, as if they to embarrass others. Compliments taught me so much. had built it. - Longfellow will seldom flow from them to any- BECAUSE OF TAINING, CONDITION- Santa Rosa, the land of my Finding fault is mastered by some one. If it does, it would be quickly ING, AND HUMAN NATURE, MOST birth. persons who adopt critical ap- followed by statements which nullify PEOPLE IMPLUSIVELY REACT NEGA- TIVELY WHEN THEY SPOT AN ACTIV- Beautiful, poetic, on an island proaches which may be prompted by the initial favourably remark. Such that blends. a genuine desire to improve a situa- persons do not help others but rather ITY THAT APPEARS TO BE OFFENSIVE. tion. On the other hand, there may be demotivate them. They forget that THEY IMMEDIATELY PASS JUDGE- Its Arawak and Spanish names: that compelling motive to merely while only God can make a tree, any MENT, EXPRESS DISAGREEMENT, San Jose, St. Peter, Tucupita, highlight shortcomings with an air of fool can destroy it. In which category AND THEREBY PROMPTLY PROVOKE Maturin, superiority. do you fall? Respect for others may AN ARGUMENT. Sand Creek, Cumachari, In our imperfect world there are areas guide many persons to present their WE NEED TOASK QUESTIONS- Cabucalli, which offer opportunity for improve- criticism views in such a manner that QUESTIONS THAT DO NOT INTIMI- no one is offended. DATE, BUT SINCERELY TRY TO UN- Will remain forever in my ment. memory. The content of the criticism, how it is DERSTAND: AM I UNDERSTANDING Especially among those who accept YOUCORRECTY? CAN YOU HELP Aunties and uncles, oh a mediocrity with no commitment to presented, where it is done, in whose presence it is made and t language ME UNDERSTAND THE REASON YOU custom good and true, those improved things. Human nature HAVE DONE THIS? ...... Pepper pot and cassiri too. is such that most persons like to re- may influence acceptance and appre- ceive praise and compliments. Such ciation or lead to rejection and rebuff. LEARN THE ART OF POSITIVE COM- Arasaka and patowa, tributes may be a source of encour- Should a person criticise his in open MUNICATION. Will remain forever in my agement and confer on the recipient a forum and differ in the presence of LEARN TO DEVELOP THE SKILL OF memory. sense of achievement. subordinates? Should the spouse be ASKING QUESTIONS THAT ARE SUC- Santa Rosa, you blossom Criticism, depending on how it is pre- criticised in the presence of friends? CESS ORIENTED-QUESTIONS THAT forever, sented could have the effect of en- That may be improper and unneces- WILL BUY TIME, QUESTIONS THAT So do remind Moruca that couraging persons or embarrassing sary and likely to provoke conflict, in WILL DISARM AN ADVERSAARY, virtue, must not wither. them. the purpose of the criticism is to influ- QUESTIONS THAT WILL PROTECT YOU ence change it will be prudent to sell FROM POLARISATON. The Catholic faith must blos- If constructive and perceived to be som forever. the ideas rather than tell and to so do The critic if prompted by good intended to assist. There will be posi- with an appreciation for the other O come, let us learn from Santa tive responses wherein higher levels motives and respect for the feelings of pe so s feeli gs a d i age. That ap- others will find appropriate methods Rosa, of performance can be achieved. In proach may gain acceptance and the times be constructive rather than de- of criticising persons without hurting To lovingly serve the Lord. critic be seen as wanting to help their pride and provoking resentment. structive. The effect depends not only rather than to censor or embarrass. Let us turn all our attention, on the person making the criticism To live in dedication, but also on the attitude of the individ- This should not be interpreted as advocating that persons be blind Up building the people of God. ual who is being criticised. Come and enjoy the day full of good family fun, and enjoy the fes- tivities. In Memory Dear brothers and sisters we wish you all a In loving memory of our Blessed and very Happy Easter holiday. beloved wife, mother, grand- mother, mother–in-law and May you look upon the manger aunt, and be reminded Of the humble birth of Jesus, EILEEN BROWNE and He, God with us, Sunrise 7th July 1935 Raise your thoughts, to things Sunset 22 April 2012 that are external. May Mary, your mother, cover Gone but not forgotten, you with her holy mantle Deep in our hearts we still To protect you and by the will hold you near and dear. of her Son, You will always be cherished. She may bathe you with her May God continue to hold fullness of graces. you in the palm of his hand, Long live that beautiful name until we meet again. Santa Rosa , That was found by our elderly Sadly missed by your husband, parents. daughters, grandchildren and Santa Rosa, a place where it is EILEEN BROWNE other relatives. so peaceful With love and harmony. CATHOLIC STANDARD Friday, April 20th, 2018 Page 12 Meadow Bank parish in Saint of the Week day of fun and fellowship
A section of parishioners gathered for Mass at Camp Kayuka The parish of Our Lady of the that persons were thankful to God Veerasammy SJ reminded the April 25th: Saint Mark Mount, Meadow Bank, spent a day for the gift of life and for bringing gathering that they were on holy of reflection and fellowship at them here as a community to ground. Most of what we know about Mark comes Camp Kayuka last Sunday April celebrate an outdoor Mass. After the Mass, all shared and were directly from the New Testament. He is 15th. About thirty five adults, thirty After the sharing, parishioners fed with a variety of delicious usually identified with the Mark of Acts 12:12. children and twenty eight youths gathered at the benab for the foods. (When Peter escaped from prison, he went to attended. celebration of the sacrament of the the home of Mark's mother.) The rest of the day was spent with Paul and Barnabas took him along on the first The day began with group Eucharist which was accompanied much joy and laughter as the efle tio s o the topi of What by the chirping of birds and soft missionary journey, but for some reason Mark children, as well as the adults, returned alone to Jerusalem. It is evident, should we be thankful to God for? raindrops. enjoyed themselves in the creek. The majority of the responses were from Paul's refusal to let Mark accompany In his homily, Father Godfrey him on the second journey despite Barnabas's insistence, that Mark had displeased Paul. Because Paul later asks Mark to visit him in prison, we may assume the trouble did not last long. Berbice charity holds The oldest and the shortest of the four Gospels, the Gospel of Mark emphasizes Jesus' rejection by humanity while being school feeding programme God's triumphant envoy. Probably written for Gentile converts in Rome—after the death of Peter and Paul sometime between A.D. 60 and 70—Mark's Gospel is the gradual mani- festation of a "scandal": a crucified Messiah. Evidently a friend of Mark (Peter called him "my son"), Peter is only one of the Gospel sources, others being the Church in Jerusalem (Jewish roots) and the Church at Antioch (largely Gentile). Like one other Gospel writer, Luke, Mark was not one of the 12 apostles. We cannot be certain whether he knew Jesus personally. Some scholars feel that the evangelist is speaking of himself when describing the arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane: "Now a young man followed him wearing nothing but a linen cloth about his body. They seized him, but he left the cloth behind and ran off naked" (Mark 14:51-52). Others hold Mark to be the first bishop of Alexandria, Egypt. Venice, famous for the By Leon Suseran Port Mourant Secondary. There Mr. Torrezao also said that a lot of Piazza San Marco, claims Mark as its patron were approximately 120 students, work is put into the school feeding saint; the large basilica there is believed to The Saint Martin de Porres Society contain his remains. of the Saint Francis Xavier Roman he said, who benefit from the programme with a lot of help from Catholic Parish, Port Mourant, programme. The teachers, he Aunty Rita Fable, and other senior A winged lion is Mark's symbol. The lion Corentyne has resumed its school added, would select the students. members. His wife Mrs. Nalini derives from Mark's description of John the feeding programme. He added, too, that some of them Persaud-Torrezao is the "chief Baptist as a "voice of one crying out in the are from nearby orphanages. cook", he stated. "Although it's desert" (Mark 1:3), which artists compared to According to Mr. Joseph Torrezeao Mr. Deryck Beharry of the USA strenuous work, she said that she a roaring lion. The wings come from the of the Society, the students were finds joy in doing the Lord's application of Ezekiel's vision of four winged identified from three surrounding sponsored last Thursday's feeding creatures (Ezekiel, chapter one) to the and did so in honour of his daugh- work." schools, namely Rose Hall Town evangelists. Primary, Port Mourant Primary and ter Hannah's birthday. [From: http://www.americancatholic.org/ ]
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