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No 5419 www.sconews.co.uk Friday June 10 2011 | 90p Pope names new Bishop of Aberdeen Dom Hugh Gilbert, Abbot of Pluscarden, will succeed Bishop Peter Moran in Aberdeen Diocese

By Martin Dunlop Bishop Elect Hugh Gilbert (main) received messages of congratulations from Cardinal Keith O’Brien (inset left), out- POPE Benedict XVI has named Dom Hugh going Bishop Peter Moran (inset middle) and Archbishop Gilbert, the abbot of Pluscarden Abbey, as Mario Conti (inset right) upon his appointment to the new bishop of Aberdeen Diocese and Aberdeen Diocese PICS: PAUL McSHERRY successor to Bishop Peter Moran who has led Hugh’s appointment is a loss to the abbey, there is the diocese since 2003. great gain for Aberdeen Diocese and the wider The Vatican made the announcement last Catholic community of Scotland in his being Saturday and Dom Gilbert, head of the Benedictine named bishop.” community at Pluscarden, has received the congrat- The archbishop added that the news would be ulations of his priestly colleagues and the Catholic ‘particularly welcomed in Aberdeen Diocese, bishops of Scotland, who now look forward to where Pluscarden has warm links with every part celebrating his Episcopal Ordination in August. of the territory and is recognised as a thriving cen- tre of spirituality, monastic practice and culture in Call of Christ the north of Scotland. Abbot Hugh has played a Speaking after the announcement of his nomina- key role in the success story that is Pluscarden tion as bishop, Dom Gilbert, 59, said: “The Holy over the last few decades, a period which has seen Father, Benedict XVI, has nominated me to suc- it expand its influence far and wide.’ ceed Bishop Peter Moran as bishop of Aberdeen. “I also wish to pay warm tribute to my friend As a Catholic Christian and Benedictine monk, I and colleague Bishop Peter Moran whose resigna- accept this as the call of Christ, and, trusting in tion on age and health grounds has now been the help of God and the saints, intend to give accepted,” the archbishop said. “His wise and myself wholeheartedly, like my predecessors, to warm leadership mean that Abbot Hugh will the lay people, religious, priests and deacons of inherit a diocese in fine heart.” this beautiful diocese.” Bishop Moran—who on turning 75, last year, New bishop tendered his resignation as bishop (as required by Dom Gilbert had previously been linked with the Canon Law)—was among the first to congratu- role of Archbishop of Westminster, prior to the late his successor. appointment of Archbishop Vincent Nichols, and “After my nine years at the helm of Aberdeen is renowned for his writing and leadership. The Diocese, seven of them as bishop, I am happy that bishop-elect has published several articles and the Holy Father has named Abbot Hugh Gilbert to two books: Unfolding the Mystery, a collection of take over as my successor,” Bishop Moran said. homilies and conferences on the Liturgical year, “He is, of course, well known in the diocese to cler- and Living the Mystery, a series of reflections on gy and laity alike. I welcome him most warmly.” aspects of Christian life. Bishop Moran added that, during Dom Gilbert’s Born in Emsworth, Hampshire, on March 15 19 years as abbot, Pluscarden Abbey has ‘contin- 1952, Edward Gilbert was baptised in the Church of ued to be the serene spiritual heart’ of Aberdeen England, before converting to Catholicisim at the Diocese. age of 18. He entered the Benedictine Monastery of “I am confident that his spiritual leadership as Pluscarden Abbey in 1974, receiving the name bishop will bring many graces to the members of Hugh. He made his final profession on March 10 the diocese, and to the wider community, in the 1979 and completed his theological studies at the years to come,” Bishop Moran said. former abbey of Fort Augustus. He was ordained a Dom Gilbert’s appointment to Aberdeen is the priest on June 29 1982, becoming novice master in first of several Episcopal nominations expected in 1985 and prior of the monastery at Pluscarden in Scotland in the next two years. 1990. Two years later he was elected abbot. The new bishop of Aberdeen said that it will be Episcopal ordination difficult to say goodbye to a community with Cardinal Keith O’Brien, president of the Bishops’ whom he has spent the past 37 years but is look- Conference of Scotland, will be the principal con- ing forward to taking on his new role. secrator of the new bishop at a Mass, which will are well known outside the confines of his Conference, in an exemplary manner.” “I have much to learn, and it will not be easy to be celebrated at Aberdeen’s St Mary’s Cathedral monastery,” Cardinal O’Brien said. Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow, who leave my monastery after 37 years,” he said. “But on August 15 with Bishop Moran and Archbishop “His spirituality and his writings, have inspired ordained Dom Gilbert as a priest when he was for- I do so knowing that I am not going among Mario Conti of Glasgow also present. many throughout Scotland and indeed in other merly bishop of Aberdeen, said he was ‘delighted strangers. I commend myself to the kind hearts The cardinal said he was ‘delighted’ to wel- parts of the world. May God indeed bless him at at the appointment of my second successor.’ and prayers of all whom I am called to serve. come Abbot Gilbert as the new bishop of this present time, as we say a very sincere thanks “The abbot is well known to me,” Archbishop Together in Christ may we shine with the light of Aberdeen and, subsequently, as the newest mem- to his immediate predecessor, Bishop Peter Conti said. “I had the joy of ordaining him priest His Resurrection!” ber of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. Moran, who has fulfilled his apostolate as Bishop almost 30 years ago and later of blessing him as “The name and the reputation of Abbot Hugh of Aberdeen and a member of our Bishops’ Abbot of Pluscarden. If it can be said that Abbot [email protected]

THE GREAT HUNGER PREPARATIONS FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI is remembered by World Youth Day calls for defence of Irish community gather pace in the traditional during annual dioceses across family during his Mass at Carfin Scotland visit to Croatia

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Diamond jubilee at St John’s for Mgr Rae By Bridget Orr Mgr James Youth Cross comes to Oban Rae and Cardinal CARDINAL Keith O’Brien O’Brien with By Martin Dunlop joined parishioners of St members of John the Evangelist, the monsign- ON ITS way to World Portobello, for the diamond or’s family. Youth Day in Madrid, the jubilee Mass for Mgr James (Left) with Scottish Youth Cross visit- Rae on June 3. Jane McGuire ed Argyll and the Isles Mgr Rae, who has been parish on the right Diocese last week, stop- priest at St John’s for 31 years, PICS: PAUL ping off at a local primary celebrated with parishioners. The McSHERRY school before making the celebration was attended by the journey to Oban’s St children of the parish as well as Columba’s Cathedral for a St John’s longest serving parish- and his predecessor in a variety outstanding bond with the youth prayer service led ioner, 89-year-old Jane McGuire, of ways—not only in his out- Diocese of Moshi in Tanzania. by Bishop Joseph Toal on who has been a member of the standing parish apostolate, but Mgr Rae was elected as Sunday. pared for next week’s ordina- (Top) Bishop Joseph Toal with congregation since birth. also on many committees in the provost of the Metropolitan Prior to Sunday’s service, tion Mass for David Connors, young Catholics and St Mgr Rae was made a monsi- archdiocese during his long years Cathedral Chapter while parish the cross was at St Columba’s while Bishop Toal addressed Columba’s pupils with the Youth gnor of the archdiocese at the age in the priesthood. priest at St John’s. This is Primary School, Oban, where the youth on the theme of this Cross at St Columba’s Cathedral. of 84 as part of St Andrew’s His parish and the schools ‘a mark of his regard by his Canon Donald MacKay cele- year’s World Youth Day, (above, left to right) drama How Feast Day celebrations last year. working in collaboration with brother priests,’ according to the brated Ascension Thursday Planted and built up in Jesus Great is the Cross with Carissa Purcell, Louise Roberts, Matthew He has served Cardinal O’Brien him in his parish area have an cardinal. Mass for the whole school. Christ, firm in the Faith. Morgan, Marie McGeady and Canon MacKay was also Young people from Argyll Nicky Lynas present for Sunday’s prayer and the Isles Diocese and PICS: ANTHONY MacMILLAN service alongside the bishop, beyond are also invited to where young people from the participate in a new Summer them,” Nicky Lynas, retreat diocese processed the cross to Youth Festival with the Craig manager at the Craig Lodge Having difficulty getting the altar and led a drama, Lodge community at community, said. based on a homily of St Dalmally, aimed at the 12-16 your copy of the Andrew of Crete, while age group. I The festival, based on Faith pupils from St Columba’s “We have run a few week- and Friendship, takes place sang, Be Still and know that I ends for this age range and from June 24-26 at Dalmally. ? am God. 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Biggest ever events programme puts Refugee Week in the picture REFUGEE Week Scotland’s Refugee Council chief executive, John biggest ever programme was Wilkes with refugees Akong Rinpoche launched at Glasgow’s from Tibet, Carlos Arredondo from Trongate 103 last week, with Chile and also Mans Nyberg UNHCR PIC: PAUL McSHERRY and Clement Saccomani of Magnum a new exhibition of photos PIC: PAUL McSHERRY by Ian Berry, Magnum Photos, marking the begin- and Shetrup Akon, from Tibet, Blessed are those who hungered ning of this year’s event. who are both now based in The theme of this year’s Scotland, were present at last Irish community celebrates annual Mass at Carfin Grotto and commemorates Great Hunger Refugee Week, which runs from week’s launch in Glasgow. June 20-26, is: 60 years of con- “In a world still encountering By Martin Dunlop Ireland in the mid-19th century, as well as was not their only contribution at this tribution and courage, marking conflict and human rights vio- those that survived and made a life for stage, as the Irish immigrants played a the 60th anniversary of the life- lations, the 1951 Refugee MEMBERS of the Irish community themselves and their offspring in Scotland. key role in the industrial community. saving UN Refugee Convention. Convention is one of few effec- from across Scotland gathered at The theme is reflected in Mr tive tools that can protect, Carfin Grotto on Sunday for the 11th Irish clergy Parish support Berry’s photo collection ‘Sixty restore dignity and provide a Annual Irish Day Mass, which was A number of priests from across the Among the many concelebrating priests Years, Six Lives,’ an exhibition new home for millions of peo- celebrated by Bishop Joseph Devine country, many of whom have their family at Sunday’s Irish Day Mass was Fr that was commissioned by the ple,” Roland Schilling, of Motherwell. roots in Ireland, joined Bishop Devine Eamonn Sweeney, parish priest at St United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR representative to the Every year, on the first Sunday of June, and the pilgrims for the celebration of Patrick’s Church, Coatbridge. (UNHCR) for this year’s events. UK said. “A pledge made by the Irish community in Scotland gather Mass at St Francis Xavier’s on Sunday. Fr Sweeney, originally from County The exhibition features states to save the lives of many, at Carfin to commemorate the Great The bishop spoke in his homily of the Mayo, Ireland, has been in Scotland for refugees from around the world the convention is as essential Hunger. important role of the Irish community in 42 years and he spoke of the ongoing suc- who came to the UK seeking today as it was 60 years ago.” The Scottish weather dictated that the Scotland and how immigrants from the cess of the annual Irish Day celebrations. sanctuary in each of the Faith and community-based Mass be celebrated indoors at St Francis Great Famine extended the Catholic “Held on the first Sunday in June each decades since 1951, when the events form part of this year’s Xavier’s Church but, following the Mass, Church in Scotland in the 19th century. year, the Irish Day Mass is now in its 11th Refugee Council was created. Refugee Week Scotland pro- the pilgrims assembled to pray the In the years between the famine and year and I think the attendance is increas- Their photographs tell stories gramme. Further details on all Rosary together at Carfin’s Mass Rock the end of the 19th century, many ing each year,” Fr Sweeney said. “We are of personal struggle, courage events can be found by visiting from County Down (above) in the Irish Catholic churches were built and support- delighted to have the support of the bish- and perseverance. Two of the the Scottish Refugee Council’s shrine which includes the national memo- ed by members of the Irish community in op each year, who always makes himself men featured in the exhibition, website at: http://www. rial raised in 2001. Scotland and—as was pointed out by available for our Mass.” Carlos Arredondo, from Chile, refugeeweekscotland.com The national memorial honours those Bishop Devine as he spoke on Sunday— who perished in the Great Hunger in the construction of parish communities I [email protected] Fewer abortions being carried out in Scotland  THE number of abortions bers is a departure from the the new Scottish numbers Children (SPUC) reported on performed in Scotland has largely upward trend in abor- reveal about 25 per cent of the increase of abortion in fallen for the second year tions since the legalisation of women have had at least one England and Wales for 2010—           running, according to offi- abortion in 1967. abortion at the time they had with figures showing 90,000 cial figures from the health However, young women, their second one in 2010. 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By Fr Michael Briody

THE Annual Mass at the old sem- inary of Scalan in the Braes of Glenlivet will be held on Sunday July 3 at 4pm, providing Catholics with an excellent opportunity to remember and pay tribute to those who worked tirelessly, risking peril, to keep the Faith alive in Scotland through troubled times. Persecuted At the Reformation, the Penal Laws were passed which prohibited the Mass being celebrated in Scotland, priests were forbidden to be in the country at all, and preparing people for the priesthood was also breaking the law. Seminaries had to be set up abroad in territories which were friendly, and we eventually had some in Rome, Spain, France and Bavaria. We only The old seminary at Scalan, which was in 1745 Jacobite Rising. The building in keeping it in good condition and track can be confidently waved down have one of these operating at the operation from 1716-1799, secretly trained that remains today is the last of sever- promoting knowledge of it in by those who would like a lift. Cars, present time, in Rome, but we still young men for the priesthood during penal al that were built. It is the most sub- Scotland and abroad. but not buses, can get very close to have priests in Scotland who were times and helped keep the Faith alive in stantial relic Scotland has of the Penal Scalan can be reached by leaving Scalan. trained in Paris and other places in Scotland PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Times and it is truly a holy place of Tomintoul on the B9008. Just beyond Northern France, and in Valladolid pilgrimage. Auchnarrow, about five miles later, I Membership of the Scalan and Salamanca in Spain. abroad. This led to the foundation of a Scalan is signposted on the right on an Association, which is open to all, However, in the early 1700s it was seminary on an island in Loch Morar in Success unclassified but good road. For those costs £10 and members receive two felt by the bishops of Scotland that the Western Highlands but it was Scalan operated from 1716 until on satellite systems AB37 9JS is a newsletters a year containing up-to- they were losing too many students destroyed two years later after the 1715 1799. It was at this location that boys useful though approximate postcode. date news on Scalan as well as items who went abroad, because they were Jacobite Rising. A safer place had to be and young men were secretly trained It should get you to Chapeltown. The on Scottish Catholic History. The not well enough prepared for going found and Scalan in the remote Braes for the priesthood with between 60 last mile and a half to Scalan, from AGM of the association normally there and they needed to do some of Glenlivet, near Tomintoul, was cho- and 70 eventually being ordained, at a Chapeltown of Glenlivet is along a takes place on the first Tuesday of preparation with them at home before sen. crucial time for the revival of the country track requiring sensible June. Subscriptions may be sent to they went. It was not immune from attack Catholic Church in Scotland. shoes, and one should be prepared for the interim treasurer: Rev. Michael There was also a desire to train either and suffered greatly, most The house is still able to be visited any weather. As good Christians, Briody, St Michael’s, 133 Glenmanor priests at home instead of sending them notably after Bonnie Prince Charlie’s and the Scalan Association is active those who take their cars along this Avenue, Moodiesburn, G69 0DL Militarymen and women march to Lourdes on annual pilgrimage

MORE than 250 UK pil- on the pilgrimage. The British contingent, led by grims joined a group of “We march, we pray, we eat Bishop Richard Moth, march to the more than 20,000 people, and drink,” he said. Grotto Mass representing 37 countries, at All the national contingents Alongside the serving the recent International march to the venues, and this British military, the Joint Military Pilgrimage (IMP) year the Band of the Royal Service Hosanna House Group to Lourdes. Corps of Signals accompanied takes elderly, sick or injured The IMP pilgrimage has the British group. veterans to Lourdes to coincide been running since 1958, when A practised hand at Lourdes with the IMP, so the young ser- the French Armed Forces invit- was Senior Aircraftsman Adam vicemen and women can meet ed the German military to join Yates from RAF Marham, who them and enjoy their war sto- them in Lourdes, and since was taking part in his third IMP. ries when they meet up for then the pilgrimage has “On my first visit I wasn’t a some of the events. increased in great numbers. particularly religious person, so The British servicemen and was apprehensive about what Comradeship women were followed on this would be involved,” he said. It is the sense of comradeship year’s pilgrimage by BBC “Although the trip is a major which strikes almost everyone Radio 4 and several interviews religious event, and the reli- who takes part. A first-time with the pilgrims and their gious aspects are central to the participant was Petty Officer chaplains were broadcast on occasion, it isn’t overpowering, Steve Frewer of the destroyer the Sunday programme. so people who aren’t as reli- HMS Gloucester. gious as others don’t get over- “As a first time pilgrim who Reflections whelmed. The most moving didn’t know anybody else Rifleman Matt Fisher, of 3 part of my visit this year was attending, I was slightly nerv- Rifles, reflected on his first pil- going into the Grotto in the ous about what to expect,” he grimage with the group. early hours of the morning said. “Instantly I was made to “When we arrived I was when it was almost empty. I feel like one of the group by struck by the amount of differ- got a very real feel and under- people who had been many ent nationalities there,” he said. standing of why Lourdes is times before. By the time we “There were all sorts of differ- such an important place for so arrived at the hotel it was clear ent uniforms and it was a great many people. It can’t be put that new friendships would be chance to see a bit of the cul- into words or explained, but formed here. always wanted to visit Lourdes. the experience, people who less say that I have met friends for ture and traditions of other everyone should have the “It was fantastic to see that I can’t really describe in words than two hours before had told life on this trip. But like me, countries’ armed forces. Being chance to experience it.” whether Navy, Army, or Air just how it felt to not only be me that they were not religious and hundreds before me, you an injured soldier myself, it During the long weekend in Force, everybody got along celebrating Mass at this place, in any way. will find that once is just not was good to meet up with a May, the various groups cele- like brothers and sisters, just as but to be representing my coun- “In true military style we enough.” few other injured soldiers from brate Mass together, and in God had intended. This contin- try in front of the foreign always found time to squeeze This year, the Catholic other regiments and the sup- smaller groups walk over a ued as we began to meet the nations, but it exceeded any pre- in a beer, socialise and cele- Womens’ League Services port and appreciation from stony hillside to trace the foreign nations, there was no conceptions that I had. It was a brate with the different nations. Committee and British dioce- people from all over, was quite Stations of the Cross. This year hostility or bad feelings, just truly inspiring place and quite These different kinds of cele- ses supported the IMP by moving. There was a real sense many cadets from the Royal thousands of military personnel moving to see what the power brations went on well into the paying for servicemen injured of caring and warmth the Military Academy Sandhurst from all different backgrounds, of Faith can achieve. What real- night and often ended in parts in Afghanistan, such as whole weekend.” followed an old pilgrim custom coinciding as one, almost like a ly struck me was the fact that of uniform being swapped as Rifleman Matt Fisher and One of the pilgrims was and walked the Stations of the big school reunion. there were people stood next to life-long memories of the several Coldstream asked to describe what they do Cross in bare feet. “Being a Catholic I had me who were equally moved by friendships formed. It is safe to Guardsmen, to take part. Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5

American scholarship is named The next steps to World Youth Day in honour of late Scottish priest Young Catholics continue their preparations with a spirituality conference in Edinburgh By Mary McGinty By Martin Dunlop A GLASGOW priest and ‘beloved clansman’ of the YOUNG people from St Andrews Clan Lachlan has been hon- and Edinburgh Archdiocese are invit- oured by the naming of an ed to attend a Spanish Steps spiritual- American scholarship for ity conference ahead of World Youth the study of Scottish culture Day 2011, at Edinburgh’s Gillis in his memory. Centre next Wednesday. The Western USA branch of World Youth Day (WYD) will be cele- the clan has renamed its branch brated in the Spanish capital, Madrid, scholarship programme in from August 16-21 and next Wednesday’s memory of Fr Joe Cairns conference is to be held especially for S5 (right), parish priest of St students from the 10 Catholic secondary Bernadette’s, Carntyne, who Gilchrist of Boise, Idaho. schools in the archdiocese, some of whom died in July 2008. Fr Cairns It was largely due to Fr will be attending Madrid, and anybody was a recognised authority on Cairn’s efforts that the who is interested in the theme. Jacobite history. He was an Maclachlan crest is prominent- active member of the Britain ly displayed near the entrance Preparation and Ireland Branch of the soci- to the Culloden Visitor Centre. The conference will include young peo- ety and contributed regularly to As branch chairman and a ple in the build up to the event, which PIC: TERENCE HUGHES the Clan Lachlan newsletter. trustee of the Lachlan Trust, he will be attended by Pope Benedict XVI, “Joe was a man of high frequently represented the clan and will introduce them to two of the A recent drama performance at Falkirk’s experience for those involved and was ideals and personal integrity at the annual wreath-laying great Spanish saints, St Teresa of Avila St Francis Xavier’s Church has been one thankful for the work of Fr Hughes. who believed in education and ceremony at Culloden. and St Ignatius of Loyola, whose spiritu- of the ways money has been raised to help “The performance was very enjoyable service to others,” Rick After his ordination in 1964, ality and thoughts on prayer and contem- send young parishioners to Spain. and it is great that the group brings togeth- Gilchrist of the branch said. Fr Cairns continued his studies plation still have great value and Under the leadership of Fr Simon Hughes, er people from all age ranges,” she said. “The Western USA Branch at Glasgow University, later relevance in today’s world. the FX Players performed Unbelievable, the “They wouldn’t normally have the chance executive committee felt that graduating with a BA in The conference aims to offer informa- story of the Lord’s Passion with a twist, to do something like this all together and Joe Cairns epitomised what our Scottish History and German. tion about the lives of the saints and an last month at St Francis Xavier’s. everybody has bonded together so well.” scholarships stand for and A spokesman for Archbishop opportunity to experience their methods The drama group (above), which was wanted to recognise him by Mario Conti of Glasgow said: of prayer and contemplation throughout founded and is led by Fr Hughes, encom- I For more information on the Spanish naming its scholarship pro- “Anyone who knew Fr Cairns the day. Contributions and talks will be passes all age ranges in the parish—and Steps conference contact Anne McEvoy gramme after him.” and valued his ministry will be given to the young people, including also includes parishioners from other on: 0131 623 8917 or anne.mcevoy Each year, the scholarship is delighted to know that his input from Sr Marie Helen Mills and Sr local churches and pupils from Falkirk’s @staned.org.uk or Yvonne Fleming on: awarded to an individual or name will be recalled in this Johanna McLeod, from the Carmelite St Mungo’s High School—and their 0131 623 8903 or yvonne.fleming group studying Scottish culture most worthwhile initiative. His Convent in Kirkintilloch. recent performance, which managed to @staned.org.uk and heritage. Past recipients passion for Scottish history was The Spanish Steps conference will raise £940 for young parishioners from St have included Highland well-known by all who came close with the celebration of Mass, with Andrews and Edinburgh attending WYD, I Motherwell Diocese is having its final dancers, pipers and drummers. into contact with him and it is Fr Peter Scally SJ, from the Lauriston was the group’s second show, having pre- Youth Day Meeting on Thursday June 16 The first recipient of the fitting that future generations Jesuit Centre, Edinburgh, and Fr Anthony viously performed together for the local for everyone taking part in the Diocesan renamed scholarship is 12-year should learn of his contribution Caruana, St Andrews and Edinburgh community after Christmas. Pilgrimage to Madrid in August. The old piper, Connor O’Neil through this scholarship.” Archdiocesan youth chaplain. The group receives guidance and sup- event, with the Discalced Carmelites, will port from Scottish actress Pauline be held in the Motherwell Diocesan Fundraising Knowles and they are hoping to build on Centre from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. A WYD Like their counterparts from dioceses their recent success with more perform- fundraising race night will be held at St across Scotland, young people from St ances in the future. Mary’s Parish Hall in Hamilton on Friday Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine Andrews and Edinburgh have been Yvonne Fleming, a parishioner of St June 17 from 7.30pm to 10.30pm involved in a number of initiatives to Francis Xavier’s Church, said that the raise funds for World Youth Day. recent performance was an invigorating I [email protected]

Charitable artists help to put Lourdes fl ybe.com will fl y you direct to in the picture with fundraising exhibit Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) Book now at www.fl ybe.com GLASGOW University is Richardson, a street-sweeper whose passion for painting has Flights avalailable currently holding a charity • Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays in June art sale featuring works brought him to national attention. • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays in July from many up-and-coming Fr John Keenan, Catholic fl and well-established local honorary chaplain at the Check www. ybe.com for schedule artists to help send people Interfaith Chaplaincy, said: with disabilities on pilgrim- “We’re delighted by the gen- Knock House Hotel age to Lourdes this summer. erosity of the artists who have Ballyhaunis Road, • 68 Bedroomed, 3 Star Hotel Funds raised from the sale offered their work, and I’m PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Knock, Co. Mayo. • 6 Wheelchair bedrooms (right), which is open until next very grateful for the support Tuesday in the university’s for our fundraising efforts. We Tel: 00353 94 9388 088 • 13 Seater Courtesy Coach Memorial Chapel, will also part- need to raise £3000 to fund the [email protected] • Open all year ly fund student helpers from the pilgrimage to Lourdes and www.knockhousehotel.ie • Located just 3 minutes from university chaplaincy, who have we’re confident the excellent The “Great Escape” Knock’s famous Basilica volunteered to be their carer art we have to sell will help us • All day food menu friends throughout the week. reach our target.” • Excellent 90 Seater Four Pieces for sale include a view Seasons Restaurant of the iconic university tower by I For more information, call the About to retire? • Visit local attractions Adrian B McMurchie and a Interfaith Chaplaincy on 0141 including the Papal Cross, painting of the University Cafe 330 5419 or e-mail chaplaincy Just before your life fills Knock Museum, The on Byres Road by Allan @glasgow.ac.uk up (as it will!), ever Basilica, Shrine Grounds Tour, Ballintubber Abbey thought of joining... October this year when she June/July Special NEWS IN BRIEF replaces Sr Joan Doyle, the out- Four Course Dinner, Bed & Full going provincial at the end of Irish Breakfast only €69.00pp* SCOTTISH FRANCISCAN NUN IS her mandate. NEW PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR * No Single Supplement THE Franciscan Missionaries of NEOPHYTES MASS, PENTECOST Contact: Karen or Brian NOW! Mary, an international congre- SUNDAY IN GALLOWAY Individual, Group & Parish enquiries welcome. gation of women religious, have BISHOP John Cunningham for its schools’ projects and other ventures elected a Scottish nun as their invites all who celebrated the No Group too small. new provincial superior for the Sacraments of Initiation this in Schoenstatt’s tranquil Campsie Glen Setting? Province of UK, Ireland and Easte—along with their fami- For more information visit Malta. ly/friends, sponsors, RCIA Sr Marie Therese Chambers, teams and parish community— www.schoenstatt.co.uk FIND THE FRIENDS from Scotland, has previously to a Mass of Thanksgiving in St or call the worked in India and Africa She Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr, on Schoenstatt Sisters OF THE SCO PAGE ON is presently in the FMM com- Sunday June 12 at 3pm. on 01360 312718 munity, Pollok, Glasgow. She There will be a reception in FACEBOOK takes up her responsibility in the cathedral hall after the Mass. Scottish Charity Reg No-SCO17036 6 SCHOOLS NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 10 2011

Glasgow schools come together to tell the story of a Divided City SCHOOL pupils from The cast of school pupils from across across Glasgow last month Glasgow gave a stirring performance took part in the world pre- at the premiere of the anti-sectarian drama Divided City at Glasgow’s miere of a musical stage Citizens’ Theatre production of Divided City, PIC: RICHARD CAMPBELL A day to remember at St Ninian’s a book that tackles the scourge of sectarianism on reaction, with Theresa Breslin, Cardinal Keith O’Brien visits the Dundee primary school and shares Papal visit memories and off the football park. the author of Divided City, The show was performed at commenting that she ‘could not By Euan McArthur designed for last September’s visit of Pope Cardinal Keith O’Brien joined Mgr Ken McCaffrey, Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre last have imagined a better world Benedict XVI to Scotland—which they all Canon Kenneth McBride and staff and pupils from St Ninian’s Primary School in Dundee for month by a cast of almost 50 premiere’ for the production. CARDINAL Keith O’Brien visited St wore with pride as they left the church. a Mass on the Feast of the Visitation of the S1 and S2 pupils from schools “From the first bars of the Ninian’s Primary School, Dundee, last Pope Benedict’s visit fell on the feast of St Blessed Virgin Mary PIC: PAUL McSHERRY in the Glasgow area. opening number, the energy and Tuesday, where he spent the day with Ninian, which meant the entire school visit- The project, in co-operation talent of the young people pupils and teachers who were thrilled ed Edinburgh and saw primary seven pupils Ninian’s,” Cardinal O’Brien said. “The with Glasgow City Council’s enthralled the theatre,” she said. to welcome him as they shared mem- join in the parade down Princes Street. school clearly put a lot of time and effort into Youth Music Initiative, aims to “All praise to them for their hard ories of last September’s Papal visit. their preparations and seeing all the smiling promote racial and religious toler- work and to the huge team of The cardinal took time to visit every Memorable visits faces among the children made it a joy. ance and—after a rigorous three- people behind the production.” classroom from primary one up to seven, The cardinal hoped his own visit to the “I hope they remember my visit for years month rehearsal schedule—the Anne McFadden, headteacher enjoy a sumptuous lunch, before celebrat- school would also remain in their memo- to come as well as Pope Benedict’s visit.” talent and enthusiasm of the of St Mirin’s Primary School, ing Mass at St Ninian’s Church, for which ries forever, while also recalling his fond young people shone through in a Glasgow, was suitably impressed he was joined by Mgr Ken McCaffrey, memories of the previous Papal visit to Headteacher’s thanks sell-out performance last month. with the performance. vicar general of Dunkeld Diocese, and the UK by Pope John Paul II back in 1982 Pauline Veal, St Ninian’s headteacher, said Each pupil involved was on “It was very powerful and Canon Kenneth McBride, parish priest at when he was teaching at Blairs College in that the visit of the cardinal was ‘a day to the stage throughout the pro- typical Glasgow that the St Ninian’s on the Feast of the Visitation Aberdeen and the effect it had on him. remember,’ for the St Ninian’s community. duction, acting as choir, cast, humour comes through even of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St Ninian’s Church was filled with par- “It was a privilege to welcome His staging and group narration. though the subject is so seri- At the end of Mass, Cardinal O’Brien ents, grandparents and friends who all Eminence to St Ninian’s and a great way to The show received a positive ous,” she said. presented every pupil in the school with a savoured the special occasion. come together as one family as we approach Papal Tartan scarf (above)—specially “It was a privilege to say Mass at St the end of the school year,” she said. SPOTLIGHT ON... Holyrood pupils move fast to raise more than £6000 for SCIAF By Martin Dunlop

PUPILS from Holyrood Secondary School in Glasgow recently handed SCIAF a cheque for more than £6000, a result of pupil and staff participation in a 24-hour fast. Holyrood’s fundraising efforts focussed, in particular, on helping the people of Haiti, a nation still struggling to come to terms with the devas- tating earthquake which struck the country last January. Each year, Holyrood takes gle to survive,” Ms O’Reilly fundraising (above), including nity was delighted to help in part in the SCIAF fast and said. “Although many pupils S6 pupil Michael Mullaney, any big or small way to do its Attracta O’Reilly, Maths teacher and staff found the last two who raised more than £300 and bit to help make poverty histo- and member of the school’s pas- hours of their fast difficult they has consistently raised large ry,” Ms O’Reilly said. toral/chaplaincy committee, persevered in solidarity with amounts of money for charity Mr Sharp informed the Pupils from St Anthony’s Primary School, Saltcoats, proudly show off spoke of the special atmosphere the people of Haiti to help during his time at the school. pupils that the money raised a poster they received from SCIAF thanking them for their recent during this year’s event. raise an amazingly generous Also handing over the would make a huge difference fundraising efforts. The youngsters raised the fantastic total of £2864 for SCIAF in a number of ways. St Anthony’s pupils filled “There was a great atmos- total of £6300.” cheque were S1 pupils Megan to many people in Haiti by SCIAF Wee Boxes in their classrooms, P5a held a class raffle and phere on the day knowing we John Sharp, SCIAF schools’ Martin and Erin Heath, who supporting long-term projects, a sponsored readathon, while their friends in P7 organised a were joining in spirit too with officer, visited Holyrood to took part in the SCIAF fast for which allow people to build a bring-and-buy sale. St Anthony’s P3 pupils ensured the school the many people throughout collect the cheque, which was the first time, both raising better future. community enjoyed some culinary delights by holding a bakery stall the world who feel hunger presented to him by some of more than £100. pangs every day as they strug- the pupils who excelled in “The whole school commu- [email protected]

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Further information can be found online at for free monthly posted programme guide and The Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Award is The scheme is open to pupils of all faiths the Scottish Catholic Education Service’s visit www.ewtn.co.uk formoreinfo. intended to give public recognition to the and denominations and the pilot project for S6 website at http://www.sces.uk.com/ Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NATIONAL NEWS 7 Church learns on safeguarding Contraceptives fail in Bishop Declan Lang of Clifton said the Church can ‘learn from other people battle against AIDS CONDOM campaigns are a reader an understanding of By Dominic Lynch Bishop Declan Lang of Clifton (right) is failure in the battle against why the Church takes the ethi- vice-chairman of the National Catholic AIDS, according to a new cal stand She takes.” BISHOP Declan Lang of Clifton said Safeguarding Commission in England and report published in the UK Fergal Martin, general secre- the Church can ‘learn from other Wales this month. tary of the Catholic Truth people about the way in which sur- The Catholic Church and the Society, said the publication vivors or victims of abuse are helped Global AIDS Crisis by makes a ‘significant and inci- to come back into contact with the Matthew Hanley, a US public sive comment on what is, in life of the Church.’ management of offenders. health expert with experience essence, a global tragedy.’ The bishop, vice-chair of the National Speaking about the prevailing belief of of working on AIDS preven- “Amid the staggering data Catholic Safeguarding Commission in offenders, and whether or not people tion programmes in Africa, on global death rates, and the England and Wales, was speaking about believe they can be cured, Bishop Lang presents evidence that condom hard evidence as to which pre- the work of the recently held Anglophone said there is a difference of opinion. campaigns are in fact flawed. vention methods succeed and Conference on the Safeguarding of chil- “There will be those who say there’s Such campaigns are widely which don’t, the author sets dren, young people and vulnerable some evidence to show that somebody used by Western Governments out a measured, sensible and adults. The Anglophone Conference, who has offended can be cured but I to try to prevent the spread of convincing assessment of their which took place in Rome between May think the majority of people would still the virus—which has killed 25 effectiveness and morality,” 30-June 3, has been meeting since 1996 say that paedophilia is not something that million people since 1981— Mr Martin said. in different countries each year. The con- you can be cured from, it’s something but they contribute to the “For those who either want ference brings together representatives of that has to be managed,” he said. AIDS crisis rather than provide to hide their head in the sand English-speaking Bishops’ Conferences Last week’s conference also saw, for solutions to it, the report says. of ideology, or to pretend that and religious from around 20 countries, the first time, an international meeting of Mr Hanlan has tried to dis- AIDS is just not their problem, together with lay safeguarding stuff. bishops’ representatives hear testimony cover why, despite this evi- or at best a problem that no One of the key aims of this year’s con- from a survivor of clergy sex abuse in an dence, many commentators one can ever solve, then read ference was to realise what the various effort to help clerics be more aware of the still argue that the AIDS crisis this report.” local Churches can learn from each other impact of abuse and to show how the is the fault of the Catholic The Vatican representative to to help safeguard people from the risk of Church can better help victims. Church and Her teaching. the United Nations said at the clerical sex-abuse. In his report, published by weekend that 30 years after the Fuller understanding the Catholic Truth Society, discovery of AIDS, interna- Learning from others Teresa Kettelkamp, head of the US Mr Hanley speaks about the tional relief agencies and Bishop Lang said that one of the key Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth moral position of the Catholic Faith-based groups are begin- advantages of the conference is that Protection, said it was critical for Church Church and explains that ning to show an openness to ‘there are people from all countries of the The bishop added that, despite the fact representatives from countries where the even if condom campaigns the Catholic solution for the world bringing their experience of safe- that many abuse victims lose their Faith, abuse problem has not yet been fully were effective, the Church illness. guarding and both the opportunities and he is ‘always pleasantly surprised at the addressed to hear directly from a victim would not be able to support “We are at the beginning of problems that arise from that.’ number of people [victims of abuse] who so they can have a ‘fuller understanding them. a convergence in the sense that Speaking about what the Bishops’ still want to keep contact with the of the seriousness of this issue.’ “We hope that The Catholic functionaries of international Conference of England and Wales can Church.’ “We can always learn more of how we Church and the Global AIDS institutions and organisations take from the conference, he said: “We can better help victims-survivors heal Crisis will provide the reader and people from faith-based can learn from other people about the Risk management and find reconciliation, but actually hear- with an overview of what has groups are talking across the way in which survivors or victims of As well as discussing the support of vic- ing directly from them and the impact the led to AIDS declines in Africa, lines and coming to respect abuse are helped to come back into con- tims, another key issue discussed at the abuse had on them is always very power- and what has failed to do so,” each other a bit more,” tact with the life of the Church.” Anglophone Conference was the risk ful,” she said. Mr Hanley said. Archbishop Silvano “We also hope it gives the Tomasi said.

Former Anglican clergymen ordained priests in Southwark NEWS IN BRIEF SEVEN former Anglican gious and laity,” he said in his ENGLAND’S LAST CATHOLIC clergy were ordained to the homily. ADOPTION AGENCY’S FIGHT Catholic priesthood for the “I pray that your example and THE last remaining Personal Ordinariate of Our way of life as shepherds of the Catholic adoption agency in Lady of Walsingham by flock will bring those you serve England is taking its long- Archbishop Peter Smith in closer to Christ and to a deeper running battle for survival St George’s Cathedral, holiness of life. Southwark, on Saturday. “I pray that, like you, they into its eighth stage. Fr Christopher Pearson, Fr will continue to grow in the Catholic Care is fighting Christopher Lindlar, Fr love of God and of their neigh- to preserve its religious Nicholas Leviseur, Fr Simon bour, and become more credible ethos by providing adoption Heans, Fr Ivan Aquilina, Fr witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus services to married couples, Edward Tomlinson, Fr Stephen Christ who is the Way, the Truth but it is threatened by dis- Bould were joined by Deacon and the Life.” crimination laws on sexual James Bradley and Mgr Keith Mgr Keith Newton, ordinary Newton at the ceremony. of the personal ordinariate, con- orientation. In April, the Archbishop Smith reminded celebrated at Saturday’s Charity Tribunal ruled that the priests during the Mass that Ordination Mass. Catholic Care must be will- they will have the full support Apart from the ordination of ing to provide adoption of the archdiocese. three former Anglican bishops services to homosexual cou- “You know you will have the in January, this was the first ples but the charity’s companionship and support of priestly ordination of former lawyers have lodged an the people to whom you have Anglican clergy and begins a been pastors for many years, as wave that will continue appeal. well as the wider community, throughout the month, with God’s people in the archdio- more than 50 ordinations PIC: ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM PRAYER VIGIL HELD BY cese—priests, deacons, reli- expected around the country. JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE AS PART of the World Council of Churches’ Week of Peace for Palestine and Israel, members of the BBC regarded as anti-Christian by viewers it polled Midlands Churches Network for a Just Peace in A NEW poll has suggested diversity strategy says: “In the survey’s respondents as say- the corporation does not have In January this year a former Palestine and Israel gathered that the British Broadcasting terms of religion, there were ing: “As a Christian I find that an anti-Christian bias. BBC news anchor warned that for a prayer vigil last Friday Corporation (BBC) is wide- many who perceived the BBC the BBC’s representation of “We have strict editorial Christians are ‘fair game’ for outside a factory, owned by ly regarded as displaying an to be anti-Christian and as such Christianity is mainly inaccu- guidelines on impartiality, insults at the broadcaster whilst an Israeli company that anti-Christian attitude in its misrepresenting Christianity. rate, portraying incorrect, often including religious perspec- Muslims must not be offended. makes engines for programming. “Christians are specifically derogatory stereotypes.” tives, and Christian program- Peter Sissons, whose mem- According to viewers, the mentioned as being badly treat- Another respondent said: ming forms the majority and oirs were being serialised in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. BBC uses ‘derogatory stereo- ed, with a suggestion that more “Seldom do we find a Christian the cornerstone of our religion English newspaper said: “Islam The vigil was dedicated types’ of Christians, which por- minority religions are better portrayed in drama, and when and ethical output,” the must not be offended at any to Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish, tray them as ‘weak’ and represented despite Christianity we do, it is usually a ‘weak’ spokesman said. price, although Christians whose three daughters and ‘bigoted.’ being the most widely observed person or a ‘bigot.’” Around 4500 people were are fair game because they do niece were killed in an The BBC report, carried out religion within Britain.” A BBC spokesman, however, polled in the recent survey, nothing about it if they are Israeli bombing of Gaza. as part of the corporation’s The report also quotes one of refuted the claims and said that including some BBC employees. offended.” 8 INTERNATIONAL NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 10 2011 ‘Impatience’ with Vatican over Irish reform as first phase ends US bishops challenge ‘mercy killing’ THE first phase of the apos- frustration with the delay in the tolic visitation to Ireland— inquiry’s publication when he American Church leaders to debate and vote on document on physician-assisted suicide announced by Pope addressed an international team Benedict XVI in order to of organisers preparing for next By Beth Thomson while helping a self-estimated 130 people ‘assist the local Church on June’s Eucharistic Congress in kill themselves in the 1990s, died last Her path of renewal’—has Dublin last week. News last US BISHOPS are to consider a pro- Friday in Michigan, US. now been concluded. weekend also revealed that the posed policy statement on physician- Mr Kevorkian gained widespread media The Vatican announced on archbishop himself has been a assisted suicide at their meeting in attention and a number of supporters as an Monday that: “As far as the victim of abuse. Seattle this month. advocate for so-called ‘death with dignity,’ Irish dioceses and seminaries “I am also becoming increas- The bishops will debate and vote on a about 70 per cent of those he helped die are concerned, the ingly impatient at the slowness document on physician-assisted suicide were not terminally ill, said pro-life, Congregation for Bishops and in the process which began at their spring general assembly on June bioethics specialist Wesley Smith. the Congregation for Catholic over a year ago,” the archbish- 15-17 in Seattle. The document, To Live Upon learning of Mr Kevorkian’s Education do not envisage fur- op said. Each Day with Dignity, will be the first death, Mr Smith wrote on his blog: ther apostolic visitations.” “This is not a criticism of the statement on assisted suicide by the full “Kevorkian was a disturbed man who, I However, visits ‘in loco’ to Holy Father. It is an appeal to body of the United States Conference of fear, understood his society—and the some religious communities his collaborators.” Catholic Bishops. media—all too well. And that may be his will follow. He added that ‘the coming legacy. He perceived how far some will The Holy See will publish an five years will be among the Splitting a nation bend to rationalise even the most egre- overall ‘synthesis indicating the most critical in the history of Assisted suicide is one of the most divisive gious wrongdoing or advocacy if the results and the future prospects’ recent Irish Catholicism.’ issues in society today. A Gallup Poll excuse is relieving suffering. Time will highlighted by the visitation by The archbishop went on to released on May 31 showed that tell if he was also a prophet of a dark util- early 2012, according to say: “I for one believe that the Americans are more closely divided on the Di Nardo of Galveston-Houston, chair- itarian society to come.” Monday’s release. secularisation of Irish culture is issue of physician-assisted suicide than on man of the USCCB Committee on Pro- Archbishop Diarmuid Martin very advanced. any other issue, including abortion. Life Activities said. Scotland of Dublin last week admitted his “For me the great difficulty Americans are divided 45 per cent to The draft statement before the bishops Independent MSP Margo MacDonald’s ‘increasing impatience’ with the is that the Church in Ireland 48 per cent over whether it is morally speaks of the hardships and fears of End of Life Choices bill brought the issue Vatican because its promised too often is trying to address acceptable or morally wrong, with the patients facing terminal illness and the of assisted suicide before legislators in blueprint for the reform of the the challenges of today with larger number finding it ‘morally wrong.’ importance of life-affirming palliative Scotland in 2009; the first time elected Catholic Church in Ireland— the pastoral structures which Yet the poll showed duplicity: opposition care. It documents the Church’s concern politicians in the UK had debated formal which has been shaken by abuse served well yesterday... to suicide, but not when it is assisted. for those who are tempted to commit sui- proposals on the topic. reports—had yet to arrive. “They presume that the While four of five (80 per cent) of cide and its opposition to physician- The bill was fervently opposed by the The visitation team, which country is driven by a culture Americans view suicide as morally assisted suicide. Church and pro-life campaigners in was led by former Archbishop of mass-Catholicism while this wrong, fewer than half (48 per cent) view According to the statement, the practice Scotland and failed to win support in the of Westminster, Cardinal can no longer be presumed.” suicide as morally wrong when assisted also undermines patients’ freedom by put- Scottish Parliament. Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, In an interview with by a doctor. ting pressure on them, once society has Cardinal Keith O’Brien, president of and Boston Cardinal, Sean Maureen Dowd of The New And assisted suicide is already legal in officially declared the suicides of certain the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, O’Malley, completed its work York Times this weekend certain parts of the US. people to be good and acceptable while famously called for opponents of assisted in April. Its findings were sent Archbishop Diarmuid Martin “After years of relative inaction fol- working to prevent the suicides of others. suicide to fight the legislation in Scotland to Pope Benedict and an revealed he himself was once lowing legalisation of physician-assisted under the slogan ‘Don’t kill your granny.’ announcement from the Vatican attacked by a peadophile and suicide in Oregon in 1994, the assisted America’s track record However Ms MacDonald, who was re- had been expected by the end he broke down while describ- suicide movement has shown a strong Jack Kevorkian (above), who became the elected to her Lothians seat at the May of May. ing what many priests of his resurgence in activity,” Cardinal Daniel face of the assisted-suicide movement elections, has vowed to bring the bill back. Archbishop Martin expressed own diocese had done. Archbishop Warda fears for future of Christians in Iraq

By John Newton and Warda, more than 570 Saddam Hussein. On a visit to the UK and John Pontifex Christians have been killed in “The latest murder adds to Ireland in March to launch religiously and politically- the pessimistic view that there ACN’s Persecuted and AN IRAQI archbishop has motivated violence since 2002. is no future,” Archbishop Forgotten report on Christians described how Christians in In an interview with Warda said. “No matter how oppressed for their Faith, his country believe ‘there is Catholic charity Aid to the you try to convince people Archbishop Warda provided no future’ for them there but Church in Need, Archbishop things are getting better they statistics showing that since the are afraid to flee abroad due Warda said that, since Mr say ‘look at these things that 1980s, the number of to the political uncertainty Yacob’s death, a number of the are happening.’” Christians in Iraq had plum- and crisis in neighbouring Faithful had said they wanted Describing renewed talk of meted from up to 1.4 million to Franciscan twins pass away countries. to emigrate. emigration among Iraqi as low as 150,000. Chaldean Archbishop Bashar But he said emigration was Christians, he added: “Even the Amid reports of hundreds of within hours of each other Warda of Erbil, in the Kurdish difficult because of political situation in neighbouring Turkey thousands of Iraqi Christians north of Iraq, described the crisis and uncertainty in neigh- is not that good and with what’s fleeing the country, he went on BROTHER Julian Riester 1973 to 2009, they were a com- people’s shock after father of bouring Syria and Turkey. going on in Syria at the moment to state that between 2006 and and Brother Adrian Riester mon sight strolling in lockstep four Arakan Yacob, an Both countries have already a family thinking of emigration 2010, 17 Iraqi priests and two of the Franciscan order died across campus. They became Orthodox Christian, was shot provided sanctuary to many has limited choices.” Iraqi bishops had been abduct- within hours of each other at known as accomplished artisans. dead on Tuesday in the nearby thousands of Christians who The archbishop refused to be ed and were either beaten or at St Anthony Hospital in St Brother Julian, whose given city of Mosul. fled persecution in the years downcast, however, and said: tortured by their kidnappers. Petersburg, Florida, US, last name was Jerome, and Brother Mr Yacob’s killing is the lat- since 2003, when religious vio- “The message of hope is Of those, one bishop, four week. Adrian, whose given name was est in a series of attacks and, lence suddenly escalated after always there—life should go priests and three sub-deacons The 92-year-old twins Irving, were part of a family of according to Archbishop the overthrow of Iraqi dictator on—that’s the message.” were killed. (above)—who joined the seven children born to Dr Julian Franciscan Order together in Riester and his wife, Clara. their 20s— could not bear to be Towards the end of the Second Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli ‘provocative and offensive,’ they would defend the freedom of parted in life, and so it came as World War, after mutually pledg- NEWS IN BRIEF said. and demanding their removal. belief in the Middle East as part no surprise to friends and family ing to reply to whichever came He added that: “We all ask Islamic group MyPeace who of their support for the spread of to hear that, after Julian died on first—an acceptance from the VATICAN REPRESENTATIVE TO ourselves a question: why is paid for the billboards to be put democracy in the Arab world. Wednesday morning, he was fol- Franciscans or an expected induc- LIBYA WARNS AGAINST ATTACKS this happening? We were aston- up across the city, said its aim The European Commission lowed by Adrian in the evening. tion notice from the army—the “DO NOT divide Libya, we risk ished by the failure of interna- was to inform, not to offend and President Jose Barroso told reli- “If ever there is a confirma- morning mail brought an invita- creating a breeding ground for tional diplomacy and, perhaps, to raise awareness that Islam gious leaders at an annual con- tion that God favoured them, tion to join the friars, and the terrorism,” the Apostolic Vicar by its prejudice that makes dia- believed in Jesus Christ. sultation in Brussels that the EU this is it,” their cousin and close afternoon mail ‘greetings’ from of Tripoli has warned following logue impossible with the lead- Bishop Julian Porteous, from aimed to promote democracy friend Michael Riester of the draft board. recent days after the Coptic ership of Tripoli.” Sydney Archdiocese, rejected and human rights. Buffalo said. “They weren’t God’s call, they told interview- Orthodox church, which is locat- the claim by saying that Jesus Several Christian representa- even separated for 12 hours.” ers in later years, took priority. ed near a barrack, was bombed. AUSTRALIAN BISHOP’S ALARM ‘is more than a prophet. He is tives had expressed concern As young men the twins com- They were separated only “We had a meeting attended AT ISLAMIC BILLBOARDS the Son of God.’ about religious freedom in the mitted to the monastic life of twice by commitments to the by all heads of various Christian AN Australian Catholic bishop is mostly Muslim Arab world, Franciscan friars in roles as phys- Friars, but from 1956 on the denominations present in Tripoli, alarmed by controversial Islamic EU LEADERS IN PROMISE TO which has seen more freedom of ical labourers. During two stints Riester brothers were always to express solidarity with our billboards on display across DEFEND FREEDOM OF BELIEF speech in recent months but also at St Bonaventure University, together. They were buried brother Coptic Orthodox for the Sydney with the slogans ‘Jesus: a EUROPEAN Union leaders more violent attacks on Christian from 1951 to 1956 and from together Monday in Olean. damage to his church,” Mgr prophet of Islam,’ calling them assured senior religious figures minorities in some countries. Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER VATICAN NEWS 9 Young Croatians give Pope Pope calls for defence of the family Benedict a warm welcome Holy Father urges Catholic families to become ‘small churches’ during Mass in Croatia POPE Benedict XVI was warmly welcomed by thou- By Beth Thomson Christian history sands of young Croats who Pope Benedict began his visit on braved steady rainfall while POPE Benedict XVI has urged Saturday by highlighting Europe’s waiting for him to arrive for Catholics to courageously defend the Christian roots and Croatia’s place in the Saturday evening traditional family. Europe, and he focused on family values. prayer vigil. “Do not give in to that secularised His trip to Croatia was not without its Some 50,000 crowded into mentality which proposes living together critics, however. His visit to the tomb of a Josip Jelacic square to hear the as a preparation, or even a substitute for Croatian cardinal for Vespers on Sunday Holy Father speak ahead of last marriage,” he said in his homily at Mass night was scrutinised and called ‘contro- Sunday’s first National Day for on Sunday on the second day of his visit versial’ because of his Second World War Croatian Catholic Families. to Croatia. role. Nonetheless, the Pope prayed at the “Jesus speaks to you today… The Holy Father (right) was celebrat- tomb of Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac. he is your contemporary!” the ing Mass for thousands of families in “His martyrdom signals the culmina- Pope told the youth rally.“He Croatia’s capital Zagreb on Sunday to tion of the violence perpetrated against seeks you even before you seek celebrate the first National Day for the Church during the terrible period of Him. While fully respecting Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by a Croatian Catholic Families. communist persecution,” the Pope said. your freedom, He approaches youth dressed in traditional garb at An estimated 400,000 pilgrims attend- “Croatian Catholics, and in particular the each one of you and offers the end of a prayer vigil with young ed the Mass celebrated in the same hip- clergy, were objects of oppression and Himself as the authentic and people in Zagreb, Croatia podrome used by his predecessor Pope systematic abuse, aimed at destroying the decisive response to the longing arrived in the Balkan nation, John Paul II in 1994. Catholic Church, beginning with its high- deep within your hearts, to your but said he could understand Families came to the Mass together, est Authority in this place. That particu- desire for a life worth living. fears of EU’s centralised bringing several generations, and pil- larly difficult period was characterised by Let Him take you by the hand. bureaucracy. grims came from Bosnia, Macedonia, a generation of bishops, priests and reli- “Let Him become more and “From its earliest days, your Slovenia, Greece, Hungary and Italy and “In today’s society, the presence of gious who were ready to die rather than more your friend and compan- nation has formed part of beyond to hear the Pope speak. exemplary Christian families is more to betray Christ, the Church and the Pope. ion along life’s journey. Put Europe, and has contributed in necessary and urgent than ever.” The people saw that the priests never lost your trust in Him and He will its unique way to the spiritual Croatia Croatian families of all walks of life faith, hope and charity, and thus they never disappoint you!” and moral values that for cen- The Pope encouraged Croatia’s families carried offertory gifts to the altar during remained always united.” Pope Benedict spoke of turies have shaped the daily to become ‘small churches’ in which ‘to the Mass. While in Croatia, where mar- In a speech beforehand, the Pope ‘swimming against the tide,’ lives and the personal and live unity, communion and prayer.’ Pope ried and unmarried couples enjoy the hailed the cardinal as ‘a defender of the the ‘shifting sands’ or modern national identity of Europe’s Benedict invited parents to teach their same civil rights and rights of inheri- Jews, the Orthodox and of all the perse- dilemmas which, he said, sons and daughters,” he said children to pray and to pray with them, tance, the Holy Father said: “It is possible cuted’ during the Nazi and Fascist dicta- called for ‘commitment and upon arrival at Zagreb’s airport. and to draw them close to the Sacraments. to love without reserve, and do not be torship. The cardinal, who headed personal sacrifice.’ After meeting with top “Your daily labour for the faith forma- afraid to make a commitment to another Croatia’s Church during the Second “If you are rooted in Christ, Croatian leaders on Saturday, tion of future generations, as well as for person!” World War, was Beatified by Blessed you will fully become the per- the Pope spoke about values marriage preparation and for the accom- He also highlighted ‘the spread of a John Paul II in 1998 but has not been son you are meant to be,” he and Europe’s Christian roots paniment of families, is the fundamental secularisation which leads to the exclu- fully declared a saint. Some critics claim added, referring to his theme when addressing Croatian path for regenerating the Church anew sion of God from life and the increasing the cardinal failed to stand up against the for World Youth Day in August. politicians, academics and busi- and for giving life to the social fabric of disintegration of the family, especially persecution of Serbs and Jews by Earlier in the day the Holy nessmen gathered inside the nation,” he said. in Europe.’ Croatia’s pro-Nazi Ustasha regime. Father backed Croatia’s bid to Zagreb’s ornate 19th century join the European Union as he national theatre. 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Will things take a turn for the bet- ter? Studying recent newspaper reports, there is a sense that they just might. For instance, family days out are becoming costly. The reported out- lay for amusing a child at a theme park is in the region of £50. Will that mean that necessity results in the return to a kickabout with Dad followed by sand- wiches and lemonade? Much more family-friendly, I’d imagine. And with news that grandparents provide most of the childcare in the UK, will that have a beneficial effect on children? BY CATH DOHERTY Grannies, in particular, are a formida- ble force, so I’d imagine that the answer to that question is obvious. HE month of May was a good one for devotees of nd moving from childhood to the cult of celebrity. youth, the news that Life has Starting with the after- PIC: PA PHOTOS Abeen asked to join an official math of the Royal advisory group on sex education is a TWedding and ending with the visit of holds classes for youngsters in keep- worse from drink? Privilege without Posh spent on her last shopping trip, step in the right direction. Facts and US President Barack Obama and his ing fit and eating healthily in the gar- responsibility, there’s a lot of it about. but if there is a counter balance of figures produced for this particular wife, celebrities in the spotlight were den of the White House. Celebrity And while concerns are being role models who encourage them to area are a clear indication that policy scrutinised, many column inches in used as a positive influence for a expressed about the cost to the NHS of aspire to more worthwhile pursuits adopted has long been heading in the the press were devoted to compara- change. And I’m sure that most par- treating the results of alcohol abuse, the and, in the process, convince them wrong direction. Life, the group with tive studies of frocks (especially ents would welcome a bit of positive human cost, especially to the younger that the world they live in isn’t simply views opposing those of the liberal those worn by Kate, Pippa, Samantha influence on a national scale to back generation, remains incalculable. an extension of the X Factor, it will establishment, will provide a dissent- and Michelle) and the discussion of up their own efforts to instill proper be a step in the right direction. ing voice, opposing current policy. world affairs took second place to a values and a sense of responsibility in hile argument continues The furore caused by their inclusion game of ping pong and a barbecue in their children. How difficult this must about the best way to get To talk of the past, to relate tales of is a barometer of the possibility of the garden of Downing Street. be in a materialistic, consumerist Wthis under control, some a childhood that is, for many of us, a change for the better in this area. In spite of the fact that Michelle’s world where being a celebrity only good examples from those in the pub- treasure to be cherished for a lifetime, At present there seems, at least, to bolero was observed as being a bit of requires having a ruthless manage- lic eye would not go amiss. Young is to risk being judged as completely be the beginnings of a national con- a fashion gaffe, she did, in the opin- ment team and the ability to pout, people are in thrall of celebrity, to all out of touch with reality. Young people versation about the things that matter ion of many people, get one thing preen and traverse a red carpet at fre- its trappings and its seeming rewards. are being brought up in a different to parents… and indeed to all of us. right. She used her celebrity as a very quent intervals without falling over They are all too easily influenced by world. It seems to be a world where And while they might be smothered public way of seeking to inspire a (and the ‘not falling over’ part seems its surface shone and very often fail to advances in technology can serve to in a political language with conven- group of girls from a London school optional these days). Celebrity is often see the moral poverty that lies just weaken parental influence, where chil- ient escape clauses (should the going (above). To take them to Oxford confused with notoriety, as has been beneath the surface. It could be called dren are expected to grow up far too get tough), it is a beginning, a little bit University, to let them see what they proved by a recent flurry of injunc- the iconography of the 21st century. quickly, where expectations are very of hope for the future. might achieve by their own efforts tions. None of it is edifying in the Michelle Obama is not the first to use often set at an impossibly high level. Celebrities who are worthy of that (and this is from someone who is a least and all of it is certainly harmful celebrity as a means of positive com- Financial constraints often mean par- title, and who can inspire the young, high achiever herself before coming to the young and impressionable. munication with the young. We need ents can spend less time with their should make a real effort to do just that. into the glare of the spotlight as the For instance, isn’t it a paradox that more of that. The young and impres- children. State intervention has weak- Otherwise, we’ll be left with the obvi- president’s wife), seemed to turn while concern is being expressed about sionable might well continue to be ened the family unit and meddled in ous emblem for a society in love with celebrity into a positive force. alcohol abuse among a younger gener- duped by slick publicity teams which parents’ rights. Set against the back- celebrity—the designer handbag. The “It is cool to be smart,” she told ation, celebrities—including some encourage them to concentrate on drop of what seems at times to be a connection? Well, it is showy, grossly- them. young royals, continue to reel out of Cheryl’s disappointments, Naomi’s morally bankrupt society, child rearing overpriced, serves no obvious useful This is the mother of two girls who nightclubs in the early hours, clearly the tantrums and the exact amount that for parents is, today, a daunting task. purpose, and it is generally empty.

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Leave some room for the unexpected and welcome the Holy Spirit IT LOOKED unpromising, the main basin, surveying the scene there was enough light to let us get Fishing days are inevitably enriched were waiting for? They must have there are almost no weather and wishing that the sun would packed away without too much diffi- by the ‘unexpected’ because, I discussed it among themselves. Holy conditions worse for trout fish- begin to set a little more quickly culty. By the time we drove away it believe, as anglers, we are quietly in Spirit? What were they expecting? ing than sharp sunshine and a Fr Eddie we were distracted by the presence was settling into dusk. Less than a the right place at the right time and You would need to ask them. What brisk wind. We had sharp sun- of an osprey, just as intent as we hundred yards away from the reser- we are alert and open to the possi- they got, was something that shook shine and a brisk wind. McGhee were on securing a fish. We voir some roe deer feeding by the bilities that any day brings. them out of their fear and complacen- In one boat, Big Wull was fish- watched as it hovered and dived roadside paused and looked almost As we celebrate the Feast of cy in a very radical way. The Holy ing with his son, Richard. In the ately as ‘The Wee Leg.’ into the water. It emerged in a disdainfully at us and trotted into the Pentecost this weekend, my sym- Spirit that we glibly talk about, was other boat, I was fishing with my For an hour, Gerry and I drifted great frenzy of beating wings and cover of the trees without a second pathies lie solidly with the friends signalled at Pentecost in the most dra- brother, Gerry. Neither Richard nor in vain. We changed flies, we fished spray but it emerged fishless. We glance. Further down the road a barn of Jesus closeted together in the matic way. Isn’t it time we left room Gerry get as many opportunities to at different depths but the trout were appreciated the degree of difficulty. owl, ghostly white, swooped down city, struggling with recent events, in our lives for the completely unex- fish as Big Wull and I so we both not cooperating. We spent time Big Wull and Richard were hav- on some unsuspecting vole in the and not knowing what to do. I find pected? We might even find time to felt bad for our boat partners. As applying ‘factor 30’ and drinking ing just as hard a time as we were. grass and rose with it grasped firmly the thought of the ‘Upper Room’ recognise the Holy Spirit. expected, it was hard work. The sun water and considering our options. They had a couple of fish but there in its talons. A couple of hundred claustrophobic. I love open spaces. beat down unremittingly from a The best one would have been to had been more effort than success. yards further on, another barn owl, The scriptures describe the I FR EDDIE McGhee has been cloudless sky, the temperature hov- pack up and go home. We are noth- We moved on right to the top of presumably the mate of the first events of Pentecost in fairly graph- a priest of Galloway Diocese ered in the mid 20’s and the waves ing if not persistent. We fished on the reservoir, they headed down in swooped and searched the verges. I ic terms. There was a sound like since 1972. Currently serving danced to the tune of the west wind. and as we drifted the bank, allowed the direction that we had come hope he/she was successful. the rushing of a great wind. Think three parishes in the Kilmarnock The Daer Reservoir is an our attention to focus not on fish but from. Eventually, the sun did drop In a few minutes we were head- of the tornadoes that have featured area he helps on a part time impressive body of water, covering on sand martins, darting over the behind the hills and the fish came ing home. We reflected on our in our news bulletin and of the basis with chaplaincy in HMP some 500 plus acres. The dam water in search of flies and then dis- on the feed and our catch rate evening. Gerry remarked that most sheer power. Their very ferocity Kilmarnock. He holds a Diploma wall, at about three quarters of a appearing into their nesting tunnels, improved. Significantly, Richard people imagine that when we go sent people rushing into the streets in Religious Education and a mile long, is a substantial feat of hollowed in suitable bank. This caught twice as many fish as Big fishing we go to catch fish. At one to see what was happening. No Masters in Education and has engineering. The reservoir has two posed the question in our heads, if Wull and Gerry twice as many as level that is perfectly true and that is wonder the friends of Jesus went worked extensively in Catholic legs. The main ‘leg’ from the dam they are catching flies, why aren’t me. So much for expertise and what is expected. What makes fish- rushing into the streets of schools as advisor in religious wall to the Daer Burn is about a the trout? Persistence paid off and constant practise. This was an out- ing such a wonderful pastime is not Jerusalem. Then something that education. A columnist for the mile and a half in length and is both Gerry and I got fish. come that neither Big Wull or I the ‘expected’—trout for the angler appeared to be tongues of fire lit SCO since 1991, his hobbies known by us anglers, renowned for Having avoided the dreaded would have foreseen. but the ‘unexpected,’ nesting sand their living space and seemed to include fishing, pigeon-racing our sophisticated terminology, as, ‘blank,’ we decided to go and find The midgies were beginning to martins, ospreys, owls and roe deer touch each one of them. No wonder and poetry. He can be contacted ‘The Big Leg.’ The other ‘leg,’ out how Big Wull and Richard bite when Gerry and I came off the and so much more. Catching fish is they moved. So would you or I. by email: edwardmcghee much shorter is known appropri- were fairing. As we motored across water. Even though it was 10pm, a tiny part of the whole experience. Did you ever wonder what they @btinternet.com Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11 Tackling legislation is a balancing act WIRED IN In a special feature, HUGH McLOUGHLIN gives us an insight into both the Acts of Settlement and Succession and explains how repealing them may not constitute the only way forward An SCO Diary

La politica della chiesa e di non fare Empire. But what is also true is that By Dan McGinty politica. both King Edward VII and Queen STAFF at a Catholic Victoria before him had been mortified publishing house in HE politics of the Church by the words they had had to recite England were left is: We don’t do politics. aloud from the Throne. And Edward counting their blessings This was the policy laid wished his own son to be spared that after three burglars down by Pope St Pius X for same embarrassment. suffered an attack of conscience in the midst of his Cardinal Secretary of Victoria and her son were obliged to a robbery. State,T the Anglo-Spanish priest of the swear: “I do solemnly and sincerely, in Three men broke into Westminster Archdiocese, Cardinal the presence of God, profess, testify, the offices of CathCom in Rafael Merry del Val, the second and declare, that I do believe that in the Essex, and quickly began youngest cardinal of the 20th century. Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper there to disconnect the computers. However, the There are times, however, when the is not any Transubstantiation of the discovery of a souvenir Catholic hierarchy cannot stand idly by Elements of Bread and Wine into the newspaper from last and allow those who commit politics to Body and Blood of Christ, at, or after, year’s Papal visit sparked ignore important matters of principle, the Consecration thereof by any person a discussion among the such as justice. And, as Cardinal Keith whatsoever; and that the Invocation or trio, who are captured on CCTV and after a brief O’Brien has recently pointed out, jus- Adoration of the Virgin Mary, or any team-talk, they decided to tice demands that something be done, other saint, and the Sacrifice of the leave empty-handed. and be done now, about anti-Catholic Mass, as they are now used in the “Perhaps the picture of aspects of our constitution. Church of Rome, are Superstitious and Pope Benedict made But a word of caution: Politics is the Idolatrous.” them feel guilty,” CathCom’s director, Nick art of the possible. In fact, better make They had to further swear that they Layton, said. “I was that two words of caution, for had made this Declaration in the ‘plain surprised by the news of Bismarck also said: “When a man says and ordinary sense of the words as they the break in but very glad he approves of something in principle, are commonly understood by English about the unusual outcome. If they had he means he hasn’t the slightest inten- Protestants… without any dispensa- taken our computers we tion of putting it into practice.” tion, or hope of dispensation, from the have a good back-up This latter being a point His Pope or any other authority.’ system so we would have Eminence may have noticed during the After Prime Minister Asquith’s ini- managed—but it would week of the recent Royal Wedding. tiative, the new monarch now swears: have been inconvenient.” That was always going to be a great “I do solemnly and sincerely in the GGGGGGGGGGGGGG time for the government to bury bad presence of God profess, testify, and news. And since Cardinals O’Brien, declare that I am a faithful Protestant, SIX bell-ringers were Murphy-O’Connor and Brady were to and that I will, according to the true trapped in a church belfry be honoured guests at Westminster Changing the Act of Settlement to allow a they could have been entirely justified. intent of the enactments which secure in Yorkshire after falling Abbey, what better time to ‘lose’ bad future monarch to marry a Catholic is full It’s just that… well, nudge, nudge; the Protestant succession to the foul of unhappy locals. of complexities The six unfortunate news for the Catholic Church? wink, wink. Know what I mean? Throne, uphold and maintain the said campanologists were Cardinal O’Brien has called for the Somehow I just can’t see Pope enactments to the best of my powers going about their business abolition of the constitutional impedi- basis can we seek to interfere in the Benedict XVI adopting a further according to law.” at St John the Evangelist ments on Catholic marriage for those Supreme Governorship? exception for the nobility such as to Much less offensive to the Catholic Church in Sharow, near Ripon, North Yorkshire in direct line of succession to the Yes, we want something done about clear the way for an English heir to the lieges than that sworn by Victoria and when an unknown but throne. The Church should have been the sectarian aspects of the constitution throne marrying a Catholic and bring- her son, but whether it be Prince irate pensioner climbed aware, however, that it was not a sim- of the United Kingdom. But, no, this ing up Protestant children. Nor can I Charles or Prince William who suc- the stairs of the church ple matter of human rights for those in was never the way to go about it. foresee any future Pope doing it. ceeds Queen Elizabeth we should be tower and wedged shut the direct line of succession, and those Unless, of course, Holy Mother sensible to the fact that the terms of that the trap-door, leaving them stranded. with whom they fall in love, and of jus- Church is prepared to adopt an ecclesi- o, then, there is nothing that can previous oath are implicit in the newer Churchgoer Sandra tice for the Catholic lieges. astical policy of ‘one law for the rich, be done about our anti-Catholic one as the appropriate clauses of the Price made the discovery. Removing the impediment on another law for the poor.’ Would it real- Sconstitution? original acts have never been repealed. “I wandered up and Catholic marriage contained in the Act ly be acceptable to say that all Catholics Well, no, actually. There is some- Albeit implicitly ‘our religion, and heard this stamping and I of Settlement must also involve the entering into a mixed marriage must thing that can be done. There always our religion alone,’ will still be ‘singled thought that was a funny way to ring the bells—it question of the Establishment, or, pledge to do all in their power to ensure has been. Even better, the queen’s his- out for vehement and violent abuse,’ as sounded more like Irish rather, the dis-Establishment of the that issues of the marriage are brought toric, and courageous, state visit to William Redmond put it in 1910, at ‘the dancing,” she said. “I Church of England. And quite apart up as Catholics unless they might at Ireland has increased the chances of most solemn moment’ of our next removed the wood and from the constitutional implications of some point become King or Queen, in success for the alternative: repeal of King’s life unless the appropriate claus- opened the door and this, as Gerald Warner has recently which case they can be brought up as the Oaths of Accession, of which there es of the various acts relating to the there were the bell ringers. They were noted in his column, dis-Establishment Protestants? are two with the first sworn directly Declaration of Accession are repealed. relieved to see me. They is a very dangerous road to go down. Europe’s Catholic nobility have long involving us as Scottish Catholics. And this can be done without refer- said they were a third of a Once that step is taken, few more enjoyed a special legal status in the Next year Queen Elizabeth will cele- ence to the 15 Realm Countries of the way through their peal would be required to remove all reli- Catholic Church as regards marriage brate her diamond jubilee. On Commonwealth as these have nothing when a man appeared, gion from the public square. law. However, they were made excep- Wednesday, February 6, 1952 her father, to do with them in terms of succession shouting and swearing. He was being very, very tions to the rule to protect both them- King George VI, died in the early hours rights. nasty and threatening.” t was no surprise, at least to your selves and the Church from of the morning at Sandringham House, Indeed, the Accession Declaration esteemed but humble scrivener here, accusations of favouritism. Norfolk. His heir, Princess Elizabeth, was never originally intended to be GGGGGGGGGGGGGG when on the Sunday before the Royal If a member of the nobility seeks to Duchess of Edinburgh, was abroad, in sworn by the Sovereign at all. It was I AS NBA Finals fever grows Wedding it was leaked to the media that have a marriage annulled, the case Nigeria on her way to Australia and drafted in 1678 during the reign of on the other side of the Her Majesty’s Coalition Government had does not go before the local bishop’s New Zealand. Charles II when, according to Prime Atlantic, two US Bishops dropped its proposal to amend the Acts of tribunal but is immediately referred to Constitutionally this caused a prob- Minister Asquith as he introduced his have laid down a challenge Settlement and Succession in regards the Sacred Roman Rota for decision. lem as the new queen was unable to Bill: “Parliament and the great mass of on behalf of their diocese. to Catholic marriage. This is done so that it can be clearly attend the meeting of the Accession the population of this country (England) A spokesperson for Bishop Thomas Wenski of Senior officials of the Church of seen that no undue influence can be Council and swear the oath to preserve were in a state, it may almost be said, of Miami announced that he England had pointed out (it is thought at brought to bear—in Scotland, petitions and defend the Church of Scotland pur- panic, in consequence of the revela- has made a bet on the Her Majesty’s earnest suggestion) that for annulment are handled by the suant to Section II, Article XXV, of the tions, or supposed revelations, of the outcome of the finals with since the Catholic Church insists upon national tribunal but it is unclear if we Acts of Union of 1707. The Accession existence and the ramifications of the his counterpart in Dallas. the Catholic partner in a ‘mixed’ mar- have a Catholic nobility sufficiently Council met a second time in order that Popish Plot.” With Miami Heat taking the lead in the first game, riage pledging to do all in their power to noble to fall within the scope of this this could be done. A plot, which never in fact existed. Bishop Kevin Farrell still ensure that issue of the marriage are arrangement. At the first State Opening of So now time, surely, to undo the last, had enough faith in his brought up as Catholics then this might That this arrangement is ‘a good Parliament after the Demise of the lingering constitutional remnant, not local team, the Dallas very well lead to an absurd situation: the thing’ can easily be demonstrated by Crown and the succession, the new the least, of the dastardly evils wrought Mavericks, to take the bet. Supreme Governor of the Protestant referral to a certain former Mayor of monarch swears a second oath, known by Titus Oates and by Danby and On the line is a series of treats, with the Bishop Church of England being a Catholic. New York (America’s equivalent of as the Accession Declaration. Prime Shaftesbury. Then, time enough to con- of Miami offering key lime That the cardinals remained silent nobility). This gentleman of Italian Minister Herbert Henry Asquith’s Bill template changes to the Acts of pies, handmade cigars, was not merely a matter of good man- descent has many priest friends—at all of 1910 altered the form of words used. Settlement and Succession and to con- oranges, and sand, water ners, of not wishing to cause a furore levels—and has had more than one It is usually stated that it was intended sider all the implications for our and shells from South during such an auspicious week. There marriage annulled by his local tribunal. to make this Oath less offensive to the friends, the separated brethren of the Florida beaches, and Bishop Farrell responding was simply nothing they could say. We I make no comment on the validity of Catholics of England, Wales, Scotland Church of England, of statutorially with pecan pies, tortillas and will brook no interference in the elec- these decisions as I am not a canon and Ireland and their 12,000,000 co- allowing heirs in direct line of succes- salsa and barbecue ribs. tion of the Supreme Pontiff, so on what lawyer. For all I or anyone else knows religionists spread throughout the sion to marry a Catholic. High steaks indeed! 12 SCIAF & FATHER’S DAY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 10 2011 Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SUGAR BAG BABY 13

ETER James McGuire has celebrated a landmark birth- day and is preparing for a 100-mile trek in Holland 21 years after his fight for life as Pa premature baby was reported on the front page of the Scottish Catholic Observer. In 1990 the SCO story headlined ‘The sugar bag babies’ included news of the ‘miracle baby,’ who had been born just 25 weeks after his conception. He weighed ‘1 pounds 10 ounces’ and was given very little chance of survival by medics. Twenty-one years on, however, Peter James is leading an active life. Triumph over trials Peter and Paula McGuire of Bathgate told the SCO that 21 years ago, one of the great joys was the ‘milestone’ of (Main). Peter James McGuire on the front bringing their son Peter James back to page of the SCO, and inside (below) as a the house for the first time. Now, as his newborn in 1990. (Inset left) Peter James father stated, ‘he is never indoors!’ today Despite having cerebral palsy and some learning difficulties, Peter James help employment opportunities for enjoys an active and healthy life, split- young adults with special needs. ting his time between the local scouts From there, Peter James enjoyed group, his favourite football team, work placements at a local hotel and St Bathgate Thistle, and many other out- John’s Hospital in Livingston, where he door activities. worked as a porter. “At the hospital we had been told the “It was quite ironic as a lot of the staff worst, and had been expecting the that had helped look after Peter James worst, but when Peter James was born when he was transferred to St John’s he let out a wee cry and I knew imme- were still there,” Mr McGuire said. diately that he was going to survive,” “So here was this lad coming back to Mr McGuire said. the hospital to work and they were “Whether that would be for one day, delighted to see him.” one week, one month or one year, we Having the opportunity to help peo- did not know at the time, but we knew ple at the hospital was an experience he was a fighter.” that Peter James enjoyed hugely and he As an infant, Peter James was prayed has been applying for jobs at hospitals for throughout the world. From the since the placement, and hopes one day Vatican where a relative, Fr Martin to work in the caring profession. McCleary, was based at the time, to El “I enjoyed the hospital the best as you Salvador, where the family’s parish got to meet a lot of people every day priest, Fr James Myers, had visited that and it was always new people you were summer, the tiny baby was in many meeting,” Peter James said. “The work people’s thoughts and prayers. changed all the time. I would be doing Prayers were also being said at the one thing for an hour and would then be Give a real gift on Father’s Day family’s parish of St Joseph’s, called to help somewhere else. It was Whitburn, and neighbouring parish of very tiring but also very enjoyable.” St Mary’s, Bathgate, where the As Father’s Day approaches, we look at the day’s history, the lives of dads from three continents, and how McGuires now stay, and many parish- Looking back ioners—who have watched Peter James Looking back at the SCO front page you can help fathers and their families in some of the world’s poorest countries through SCIAF’S Real Gifts grow up—tell him that they remember from 21 years ago is something the praying for him when he was born a McGuires like to do as a family from T MAY come as a surprise to It wasn’t until President Lyndon B themselves to their family’s safety and ily is extremely difficult. Gebremaniam Ho Teklehaymanot Gebremariam and family ‘sugar bag baby.’ time to time. know that Father’s Day was first Johnson issued the first presidential wellbeing. told SCIAF recently. are among those who have benefited from “It can be quite embarrassing!” Peter “We enjoy looking back and reading celebrated on June 19 in proclamation honouring fathers in 1966 “As you can see there is not much land SCIAF’s Real Gifts PIC: THOMAS OMONDI James said with a smile. the article,” Mr McGuire said. “Every Washington, USA, in the year that the third Sunday of June officially Bacledour in Haiti to grow things on,” he said. “The place is LIFE IS SWEET so often we will pull it out and show it 1910. Whilst Mother’s Day has became Father’s Day. Six years later, One such father is Bacledour who lives rocky. Life is hard. We are trying to sur- gangs like slaves on rice fields elsewhere.” Abortion legislation to Peter James’ brothers and sisters. Ialways been celebrated on the fourth under the presidency of Richard Nixon, in Haiti with his wife Cherenfant and vive with the help we are getting. I have With the help of SCIAF’s partner in Not only was the birth of Peter James at Watching him grow up it is great to Sunday of Lent in the UK, dating back it became a national holiday across the their three children. Poverty has a little land to be irrigated and children Cambodia, DPA, the community has St John’s Hospital, Livingston, a have these memories. We still remem- to the 16th century Catholic festival US. Now it is celebrated in many other always been a problem in his country to bring up and we are poor.” gone some way towards recovering moment of great joy for the McGuires, FOR ‘SUGAR BAG’ BABY ber the times when we were down, honouring mothers, Father’s Day has countries throughout the world. and Bacledour has worked hard togeth- Gebremariam and his family what was lost in the conflict. Taing’s it was, as the SCO reported at that time, however, too, as for the first year of his always been a more secular celebration. Whilst Father’s Day has partly er with his wife to grow enough food received agricultural training and ben- tribe has now built a small library a birth that exposed ‘the sheer barbarity life, Peter James was only at home for Back in 1910, a Washington resi- turned into a commercial venture along for his family. efitted from a community irrigation stocked with books where their chil- of Britain’s abortion legislation.’ To mark the Day for Life, MARTIN DUNLOP meets Peter James two weeks of the year in total.” dent, Ms Sonora Smart Dodd, listened with Mother’s Day, there are still ways “Before the family got involved with system that was put in to help families dren can read, rebuilt homes and “Back then, to think that abortions The McGuires remember with great to a Church sermon on the theme of that you can bring deeper meaning to (SCIAF’s partner) Gadru life was increase the amount of food they can secured land, and the children are now were being carried out just short of the McGuire, one young man who, at 21, is a shining example to all fondness the first time they were able to Mother’s Day and felt compelled to the day itself. harsh,” he said. “We worked hard but grow. The family now grows peppers, able to go to school again. age at which Peter was born, and at take Peter James out of the hospital—to establish a special day that honoured One way you can do this is by giving the harvests were poorer.” tomatoes, onions and maize. Like Sonora, and countless families some cases up to 28 weeks, showed that a park across the road—and they fathers too. She wanted to recognise a SCIAF Real Gift. You will not only Bacledour and his family received a “We are getting crops and income around the world today, we all want to what they were aborting were human el from the coast, south of Amsterdam, “I have been to France and Denmark Bathgate’s home ground on Friday phoned family and friends to inform fatherhood and male parenting after be helping fathers and their families in pig, grass, tools, plants for a nursery, and now and it helps us to have a better thank our fathers for what they have done beings,” Mr McGuire said. to Den Bosch, camping on the way with before and really enjoy going abroad,” evenings when it is used by Motherwell them that they would be taking their son her own father, William Smart, who projects in developing countries that trees to help protect his soil. The family life,” he said. “When we were young for us, be it teaching us to ride a bike, kick The McGuires told the SCO that their three friends. Peter James said. FC’s under-19 side. On such occasions, out into the open to get fresh air for the was a Civil War veteran, was left to are supported by SCIAF, you’ll get a now sells 60 per cent of the crops they we didn’t have the chance to go to a ball or most importantly providing for Faith managed to help them through a “It will be tough with his disability In addition to his busy schedule with he has had the chance to meet some of first time. raise his family alone when his wife Real Gift card and fridge magnet to grow which has helped to pay for his school. Now we realise how important us so that we can have a safe and pros- very difficult period following the birth and carrying a the scouts, the managers from Scottish Premier “We took him to a park, just outside died giving birth to their sixth child. show your father the difference his gift three children to go to school. school is. We have to pay to send the perous future. Unfortunately, not all of their first child, Peter James. backpack with Peter James League sides and has been impressed at St John’s Hospital, and just to take him Far from the commercialised holi- will make. For instance, the Real Gift “The money we got from the grass children to school. We also have to buy fathers are able to do this. Famine, war, all his camping Many parishioners—who can be found their willingness to take time out and out into the sunshine on a June day was day we know now, the first Father’s of a goat can help bring a little light- sales have helped with the school fees. school uniforms, jotters and pens. We corruption and disease are just some of Embracing life gear and food, have watched Peter every have a chat with him. a great feeling,” Mr McGuire said. Days were commemorated in Church hearted fun to the day and help to pro- School fees are a big proportion of the hope that out of our produce, the chil- the things that make life hard for so On April 29 this year, as Prince William but we know he Saturday fol- “Stewart McCall of Motherwell will “Even though it was just for an hour, services by the wearing of roses with vide a family living in poverty with as family budget,” he said. “Education is dren will get a better education.” many fathers and their families. and Kate Middleton celebrated their is going to do James grow up—tell him lowing his always come in of his own accord and many people came to see him.” red signifying fathers who were living much as 12 pints of fresh milk a week the basis for a child’s life. If our chil- Next Sunday, let your Father’s Day marriage at Westminster Abbey, there it,” Mr McGuire local football take time to chat to everyone, as will The family also treasure the memory and white roses for those who had with any surplus sold on so they can dren are better-educated they will have Taing Bunat in Cambodia gift help others around the world to was a special occasion in Bathgate too, said. that they remember team Bathgate Gordon Young, the under-19 coach,” of their first Christmas with Peter passed away. Even so, for the first few buy food or other necessities such as more chances in life. Taing is a village elder and has a huge provide for their children. SCIAF Real as Peter James celebrated his 21st birth- Peter James’ praying for him when he Thistle, where Peter James said. James—when they found out on years, Father’s Day was treated with medicines or school fees. There is also “My family’s health has also responsibility for looking after his vil- Gifts are a wonderful way to do this. day. involvement he is a popular Christmas Eve that they would be able some mirth and not taken as seriously the potential to club together as a fam- improved since we have been growing lage, as well as his own family. In his You could buy the Real Gift of a goat He was happy to share the limelight and devotion to was born a ‘sugar bag figure among Education and future to take their son home for two days and as Mother’s Day. At the time, Father’s ily and buy him a Real Gift of safe more food. The new fruit trees mean that role as elder he educates the children so others like Bacledour can send their with the Royal couple and opted to have the Whitburn baby.’ “It can be quite the staff. Having spent five years at St Joseph’s spend Christmas Day at home. Day was in danger of dying out as a water for five families or an education they get much more fruit to eat and I’ve so that they can grow up knowing children to school, or seeds so fathers a ‘nice family celebration’ in the house Scout Group He is hop- Primary School, Whitburn, Peter James Like all of his peers, Peter James may special day of celebration. for a refugee child—all gifts that noticed a real difference in their health.” about their cultural heritage which was like Gebremariam can provide enough with his parents, younger brothers, will stand him embarrassing!” Peter ing for a better and his family moved to Bathgate in well seem an embarrassed young man Sonora continued to work tirelessly fathers around the world would want to savagely attacked during the Vietnam- food to feed their children, or help lead- Andrew and Mark, and his younger sis- in good stead season next 2000, where he was then a pupil at the when he hears his parents speaking of with her local YMCA in Washington to provide for their families. Ho Teklehaymanot Khmer Rouge years. ers like Taing to provide for their com- ter, Heather, all of whom like to keep for the journey James said with a smile. year, however, town’s St Mary’s Primary before going the fuss that was caused by his early promote the day and then in 1916 So there are plenty of options to cel- Gebremariam in Ethiopia “Much of our culture was lost during munity as well as their own families. Peter James in check. as he has plenty as his side on to secondary education at Cedarbank arrival in April 1990, but it is abundantly President Woodrow Wilson sought to ebrate Father’s Day which also help to Gebremariam and his wife Beriha the Pol Pot era,” he said. “They stole many Despite his special needs, Peter of experience of narrowly special needs school in Livingston. clear from his strong spirit and determi- officially recognise it as a formal day bring the deeper message of the vital Asgedan have five children and live in a of our costumes and ornaments, forbade I For more information about SCIAF James enjoys an active lifestyle and, the camping lifestyle, having been on avoided relegation from the Super This helped Peter James gain a place nation that the McGuires’ ‘miracle’ baby of celebration but the US Congress role fathers play in our lives and socie- very arid region of Ethiopia where us from practising Buddhism and also Real Gifts you can visit www.sciaf later this year, he will embark on a 100- various adventures with the group, both League East this season. at West Lothian College where he will be the source of many more great resisted. ty, and how tirelessly many dedicate growing food and supporting their fam- drove us out of our village to work in .org.uk or call 0141 354 5555 mile trek in Holland, where he will trav- at home and abroad. Peter James also helps out at undertook a special access course to memories for the family in future years. 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 10 2011

A book written by Mgr Thomas Wynne of St Margaret’s, Roybride, about the life of Fr Alexander Cameron of Achnacarry, a forgotten hero of the Jacobite uprising, has proven so popular SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER that there is hardly a copy left to be had. Yet The Forgotten OLLOWING much speculation after his Cameron of the’45: The Life and name was linked to the succession at Times of Alexander Cameron SJ Westminster Archdiocese upon Cardinal came close to remaining Cormac Murphy-O’Connor’s retirement, it unpublished. The story of a is reassuring to see the Vatican reward missionary Jesuit priest, who was chaplain to Bonnie Prince Charlie, FAbbot Hugh Gilbert’s talents and devotion with an is the result of research by Mgr appointment that allows him to continue to serve in Wynne that lay unpublished until Scotland. PICTURE recently when a couple In choosing a Benedictine as the next bishop of OF THE encouraged the parish priest and Aberdeen, the Holy See not only honours the individ- helped meet the costs of a 100 ual, but also the order and religious orders as a whole. copy print-run. All profits were Aberdeen’s gain is, no doubt, Pluscarden’s loss, WEEK donated to Mary’s Meals however. The bishop-elect of Aberdeen will have to PICS: ANTHONY MacMILLAN leave his beloved Elgin abbey. Church insiders, how- ever, told the SCO that Abbot Gilbert will ‘make a great spiritual bishop,’ and hoped that ‘he can apply his talents to attract new vocations.’ They added that Tackling anti-Catholic break that habit, I must he was going to lead ‘one of the best run diocese in acts is difficult congratulate Dr Harry Scotland,’ a genuine compliment to Bishop Peter IS KEVIN McKenna Schnitker for his excellent Moran—and Archbishop Mario Conti—who served seriously suggesting because series on the Catholic Church there before him. something is difficult it should Letters and the Second World War, it Abbot Gilbert was elected abbot in 1992 at not be tackled? SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT is informative, gripping, Pluscarden. Although he has in the past been called a’ To suggest our Church is thought provoking. It is also traditionalist,’ he retained the Novus Ordo for Mass seeking to wriggle (his [email protected] a real blessing to see it in while the flourishing community of the abbey has also terminology) out of any laws the SCO. remained faithful to the monastic tradition of using which discriminate against While a newspaper must Latin and Gregorian Chant for Mass. our beliefs makes me he was not included. Him alone nor lead others into deal with the issues of today, The bishop-elect is known for his writing and lead- appreciate the wisdom of our H Mather idolatry by their example. As it is so refreshing to come ership skills. He has presided over an expansion of his cardinal who is never afraid to PERTH St Paul writes: “For, with the across a new window on abbey and the founding of two off-shoots in America speak the truth. heart, we believe unto justice; our history. Well done. and Africa. There is nothing to be The gravity of but, with the mouth, BT Reid A Londoner and a convert to Catholicism, he attend- gained by compromising one pagan worship confession is made unto MOTHERWELL ed St Paul’s School and King’s College in the UK cap- principle to achieve a IT APPEARS that Mr salvation” (Romans 10:10). ital before becoming a monk in 1974. sympathetic hearing of Costello fails to understand W Quinn suggests that ‘if’ How very contrary, With Aberdeen is the first of several appointments to another. the gravity of the Vicar of the Pope had thought he had mes amis the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland expected over the The Act of Settlement is Christ—publically—breaking committed a sin he would THE Scottish Catholic next year, the SCO keeps all those who are called to nothing short of the First Commandment. By have gone to Confession. Observer has been a constant

Holy Spirit at work this Pentecost through leaders and youth serve in its thoughts and prayers. state-sponsored discrimination taking part in a pagan ritual at However, the late Pope never Sunday presence in my home and I am surprised Mr Lake Togo in August 1985, gave any outward indication for more than 50 years. rom the children gathered at St McKenna does not see the the late Holy Father gave that he regretted his Like any ‘friend’ you get John the Evangelist, Portobello, connection. It starts at the top credence to a false religion (in participation in what used to their beauty spots and Fto help Mgr James Rae cele- and follows on through the this case, the cult of a ‘snake L’Osservatore Romano itself warts and a family game has brate his diamond jubilee; to the attacks on our schools, our god’) thereby sowing described as a ‘pagan rite’ developed regarding who can school pupils and young Catholics Holy Father and clergy being confusion in the minds of involving ancestor worship. spot errors. who welcomed the Youth Cross to shown in the worst possible Catholics and non-Catholics Rather, his subsequent I have been following the Oban; to the World Youth Day pil- light and our Faith and morals alike. statements and actions series on the Church in the grims gathering next week in being ridiculed—and all this It might be objected that suggest that he saw nothing Second World War, examining Motherwell Diocese and St before we look at football. since the Pope himself did not wrong in such participation and clarifying the role played Andrews and Edinburgh While that act remains on believe in the existence of the and that, indeed, he viewed all by the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese to continue their the statute books we will ‘snake god’ his actions were religions as more or less valid early twentieth century. preparations—one thing is clear: always be inferior citizens of merely a form of courtesy to ways to God, in direct Unfortunately in the May 20 young Scottish Catholics are playing the state and fair game for the those who do believe in it. contradiction of Scripture, edition, the headline Au an active role in their parishes, dioce- bigots in our society. However, this is to overlook the Tradition, and the contraire mon amis gave me ses and Faith. Elizabeth Savage necessity for our own salvation Magisterium (including the the image of Del Boy from These young people—and all of those PORT GLASGOW of making a confession of our declaration Dominus Iesus the television programme Opinion who recently prepared and recieved the Faith when the honour of God which was promulgated by Only Fools and Horses, Sacarments of Holy Communion and Don’t forget the and the good of our neighbour the CDF during his own which, if intentional, would Confirmation—are shining examples of Catholic hospice fundraisers demand it. For as St Thomas pontificate). gain me maximum points in education in schools, parishes and Catholic households REFERRING to the Aquinas remarks, under these Furthermore, even if the the cringe-worthy category of and are an inspiration to us all. photograph in the SCO on circumstances ‘man should not late Pope did repent of his our game, or if not gain me May 5 [of anniversary be contented with being united actions, the fact remains that points in the gramatical celebrations at] St Andrew’s by faith to God’s truth, but his participation in a pagan category as mon amis should Hospice in Airdrie, I was very ought to confess his faith ritual was a scandal in the either be mes amis or mon surprised that no mention was outwardly’ (ST IIa IIae q 3, sense of causing the ‘little ami. I look forward to the next made of Mr Bill Boyd MBE a 2). ones’ to stumble in their faith. instalment of the Scottish SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER of Bellshill who has worked This is why the early David Brower Catholic Observer but in the tirelessly collecting cans, martyrs chose death rather GLASGOW hope that our combined bottles and so on and selling than burn even one grain of family error score remains MAIN SWITCHBOARD them on to raise funds for the incense before a statue of the Enjoying the Church at zero. Tel: 0141 221 4956• Fax: 0141 221 4546 hospice. He has been doing ‘Genius of Caesar;’ not and war series Malcolm Sinclair this for more than 20 years because they believed that the LIKE so many others, I only STIRLING EDITOR and he has donated many deceased Roman Emperors ever seem to put pen to paper Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 thousand pounds as a result. were gods, but because they when I have something to Who is the patron saint [email protected] Mr Boyd, a retired would not deprive the true complain about and that is not of pass keepers? postman, can remember when God the honour that is due to Christian. Determined to I was interested in a short DEPUTY EDITOR the hospice was a wooden hut article which appeared in your Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 at the beginning. Sometime May 20 edition, on the before he retired he had a subject of pass keepers [email protected] serious accident and doctors SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or written by Mgr Basil Loftus. style requirements REPORTER thought he might never walk Does anyone know if there is This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 again but he fought back and, expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO a Patron Saint of pass although he finds it difficult at keepers? Being a very late [email protected] If you would like to share your opinion, send your times, he continues to collect correspondence to the above address starter to helping in my these items for the hospice to parish, I would be interested SUB-EDITOR Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, make his donations. address, and phone number or your letter will not be used to know of the saint’s name. Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 I am sure you can John Miller [email protected] appreciate the surprise when BY E-MAIL Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER MUSIC COLUMN 15 Celebrating, in song, the great promise of Christ In our fortnightly music column, we look at the hymns associated with the Feast of Our Lord’s Ascension

E HAVE all collections. What a dreadful for Christmas announces Christ’s your hands: rejoice in God with of Christ, that (in the words of heard the old shame, considering the grace and descent to the realms of this an exultant voice.’ the preface) where He has gone, saying ‘you beauty of the chants which have world to dwell with men, the we will, if we are faithful, follow can never get added beauty to the Roman rite opening song for the Ascension uring His stay on earth it Him. too much of a for well over 1000 years, and yet records Christ’s taking leave of was Christ who had the Wgood thing.’ I suppose the opera- have been almost completely for- His creatures, in order to return Dgovernment upon His I Interested in learning more? tive word here is ‘good,’ mean- gotten in the past 40 years by once more to His Heavenly shoulder. He is now at the right Fr Gerard Byrne is the parish ing that you can never get those outside the monastery wall. Father. As the introit for hand of His Father in glory. This priest of St Brigid’s, Toryglen, enough of that which is noble and The Gregorian repertoire often Christmas is sung by the heaven- is a cause for our rejoicing. and co-ordinator of a monthly true, wholesome and edifying. makes connections between ly hosts, so the opening chant of Nevertheless, it is now the dis- Ordinary Form Latin Mass Last week, throughout feasts and solemnities, which in the Ascension too is a song of ciples’ turn to be on the wrong celebrated in the Catholic Scotland, we celebrated the the past, although sometimes the angels. side of the authorities. They will Chaplaincy of the Glasgow solemnity of the Ascension rather subtle, would have been As the opening song of be misunderstood, persecuted, University. He also runs the which, following the chronology Fr Gerard Byrne readily apprehended by those Christmas Day celebrates a joy- tortured and even martyred for Associates of the Schola of two of the synoptic Gospels, who had been given the charge ful event, ‘a boy is born to us, a proclaiming Christ’s name. Yet, Glasguensis—a choir open to the Church has traditionally cele- of providing the music for the Son is given to us,’ yet immedi- like Christ’s, their grief will be anyone interested in learning to brated 40 days after the the chapel to celebrate Mass Sacred Liturgy. One such con- ately appends a reason for grief, turned into joy if they remain sing Gregorian chant, regardless Resurrection—with Pentecost together, only to find that Christ nection would have been appar- ‘the government shall be upon faithful. As the first preface of of previous musical experience. being celebrated 50 days after had not yet ascended in Spain, ent on the solemnity of the His shoulder,’ the chant which the Ascension reminds us: They rehearse on Wednesday Christ’s rising. Nowadays how- since the Spanish bishops, like Ascension. opens the celebration of the “[Christ] has passed beyond our evenings from 7.30pm to ever, some, including our their English brothers, had trans- The Ascension Mass begins Ascension recounts an event sight not to abandon us, but to be 8.45pm in St Brigid’s parish, English neighbours, transfer the ferred the solemnity to the with an chant in mode seven—a filled with a certain sadness, but our hope.” Glasgow. For further information Ascension to the following Sunday. As confusing as it was, at mode closely approximating our adds a note calling for joy, in the Yes, for the Apostles, and for contact Fr Byrne on Sunday, something which caused least we had the joy of celebrat- modern major scale, but with the psalm-verse which accompanies us, the Ascension is the great [email protected]. considerable confusion to those ing this most beautiful of feasts a presence of a flattened, instead of the antiphon, ‘all peoples clap celebration of the great promise uk, or telephone 0141-647-3585 parishioners of mine who pos- second time round. No such thing a sharpened, seventh. The introit sessed English prayer books or as too much of a good thing. chant is immediately striking, its had purchased subscriptions to opening phrase—tracing the inter- English or Irish magazines. t the risk of sounding like val of a fifth, sounding almost However, back to never having a broken record, I shall like a military bugle call. In days CROSSWORD too much of a good thing. Aonce again bemoan the gone by it would have readily The day after Ascension inadequacy of the vast majority reminded the ecclesiastical cantor Thursday, I had the pleasure of of our modern hymnbooks. Aside of the introit for Christmas Day, 1 2 3 4 5 6 travelling to Spain to spend a from Alleluia, sing to Jesus there written in the very same mode. 7 truly blessed week in the Royal seemed to be scarcely one other Yet the similarities with that Scots College in Salamanca with hymn in any way suitable for use introit go beyond the musical: 8 9 a group of my parishioners. The on the solemnity of the there is also a certain kinship first full day there we gathered in Ascension in these disappointing between the texts. As the introit

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TEPPING out into the May humus, nos habebit humus,” the choir sunshine, I breathed a sigh of intoned as the academic procession, relief, and as I turned my preceded by the venerable university gaze upwards to St Salvator’s maces, made its way down Younger tower, casting its shadow like Hall. A sea of gowns decorated with someS colossal sundial in the grassy mink fur and coloured silks; cherry red quad, I realised it was all over. for the arts faculty and a magenta hue Preventing me from wallowing in for the Sciences, filed past the hun- the serenity was about ten gallons of dreds of students, eagerly awaiting the water which was suddenly hurled over solemn conferring of their degrees. me, soaking me to the skin. In typical After the various speeches, the stu- St Andrews tradition, my friends had dents began to form a line and wait their come to wait for me to emerge from turn to go before the chancellor and be my last examination at the university, awarded their degree. ‘Joseph Colm armed to the teeth with buckets of Burke,’ the Dean of Arts called, and I water, ready to drench me in a ‘cele- proceeded to kneel before the Lord bratory’ manner. Chancellor, Sir Menzies Campbell, Arriving back at my flat, trying to who, with a swift stroke, proclaimed ‘et ignore the shivers and chattering teeth super te.’ Rising with my silken cherry I was now experiencing thanks to a 20- red hood now draped over my graduate minute walk in wet clothes, I realised gown, I returned to my seat; Joe Burke that it really was all over. No more MA(Hons). essays. No more exams. No more painful silences in seminars because espite my heartbreak at leaving everyone had the same ingenious idea St Andrews, the town that has of presuming someone else to have Dbecome so dear to me, I found done the reading. It was over. great consolation in the words of Blessed However, what would also soon be John Henry Newman, as I often had over were the great student days; days upon reading his writings over the of dinner parties and balls, of beer gar- years: “God has created me to do Him dens and bonfires on the beach. No some definite service; He has commit- more aperitifs and quails eggs on the ted some work to me which He has not balcony, no more midnight strolls on committed to another. I have my mis- the Old Course, no more Raisin sion—I may never know it in this life, Weekend. The reality of it all filled me but I shall be told it in the next. I am a with very mixed emotions. I was link in a chain, a bond of connection euphoric about having finally finished between persons. Therefore I will trust my degree, yet I was about to say good- in Him. Whatever, wherever I am, I can bye to the happiest years of my life. never be thrown away.” Rather than let the sadness of what Now, to use an old cliché, a chapter was soon to end ruin the few weeks I in my life has ended and a new one is had left before graduation, my friends beginning. What now? Where am I and I made a pact that no one was to going from here? Well, since this is a mention the fact we were leaving and As students like Joe Burke graduate many the full spectrum of spring. We watched have happened in that room. student column I think I’ll leave those get all nostalgic; this was going to be a look back on their university years as one the sun melt into the North Sea on questions unanswered. It just remains happy few weeks. And it truly was. of the happiest times of their lives Castlesands as we drank whiskey and fter weeks of indulgence and to say that it has been an immense We did everything a true St Andrean sang songs, before skipping over the laughter, it was finally at an privilege to share my university expe- would do during their time at the great fence into the castle and having a wee Aend; my graduation day had riences with you over the years, and I university. We strolled along the pier black graduate ones. We ate five-course dram in Cardinal Beaton’s bedcham- arrived. hope it has afforded you some pleas- with our scarlet undergraduate gowns Sunday lunches with wine and liqueurs, ber—I’m presuming that such a trans- “Gaudeamus igitur, iuvenes dum ure, and on occasion a little levity, in billowing behind us, making the most of then meandered through the botanical gression would rank pretty lowly sumus! Post iucundam iuventutem, reading them. Thank you for reading them before we switched them for our gardens smoking Cuban cigars amongst considering what else was supposed to post molestam senectutem, nos habebit and God bless you all. Catechesis on the Revised Mass Texts: Glory to God WHEN your parish begins (the highest) and not the word will sing ‘people of good will’ because they are already in the expresses our desire as we to use some of the new altissimis, which St Jerome pre- instead of ‘His people on Latin Fili Unigenite, this is like gather for the eucharist that revised texts you will notice ferred for his translation. earth.’ This expresses the senti- a theological technical term each of us glorify God in our that the way we sing the It is interesting to see the his- ment of the Latin more clearly expressing our belief in the lives. We connect with this Gloria has changed. tory of how this gradually and also connects more clearly dogma that Jesus is the only once more when we are sent We often think of hymns as became part of our Liturgy. to the passage in Luke 2:14, Son of God. out at the end of Mass to do it. something we sing at the begin- From the second century it was where the angels announce Another change you will ning middle and end of Mass, a hymn for the Mass of peace at the birth of Jesus. We notice is that we will sing ‘you This week you might take almost like fillers in a sand- Christmas Day, then in the fifth will also now sing: take away the sins of the time to reflect on how you will wich, but many people don’t century it was used on Sundays world’ instead of sin, which we pray the new phrases in the realise that the Gloria itself is a and the feasts of martyrs, but We praise you have been singing since 1973. Gloria and what it is in your very ancient hymn. only by bishops. We bless you, This change emphasises that own life that you would like to This hymn begins with the Then the right to use it was We adore you Jesus the Lamb of God takes give God glory for. words that the angels sang later extended to priests, at first We glorify you away not just universal sin but when the birth of Christ was only at Easter and on the day We give you thanks for your individual personal sin. This is You may also find it useful announced to shepherds in of their ordination, but by the great glory’ why in the Latin the word for to take the phrase ‘we praise Luke 2:14. Other verses were Catechesis and end of the 11th century priests, ‘sins’ is plural. you, we bless you, we adore added very early, forming a as well as bishops, used it in This has a more direct equiv- The Gloria is a very ancient you, we glorify you,’ using this doxology, which in the fourth Evangelisation the Mass on Sundays and alence with the Latin text, and hymn of praise. I wonder if you for personal prayer this week century became part of morn- feasts outside of Lent and Pre- brings out in the rhythm a have noticed how often the and noticing what happens. ing prayers, and is still recited by Patricia Carroll Lent. We now sing this on sense of excitement and won- prayer metaphors and motives in the Byzantine Rite Orthros Sundays outside of Lent and der. Further on in the hymn we of this hymn of praise recur Patricia Carroll is the episcopal service. and then translated it into Latin, Advent and on solemnities and will sing ‘Only Begotten Son… again in other parts of the Mass delegate for pastoral resources St Hilary of Poitiers may using the word excelsis to trans- feasts. Son of the Father.’ The capitals and in the eucharistic prayer. for St Andrews and Edinburgh have learned it while in the East late the Greek word ὑψίστοις In the revised translation we appear in the revised translation For example, this hymn Archdiocese Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

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CAMPBELL GALBRAITH McCLAFFERTY DEATH 1st Anniversary In loving memory of our beloved 21st Anniversary In loving memory of our much parents, Angus Galbraith, died In loving memory of our dear MacDONALD loved brother, Roddy, who died June 14, 1965, and Catherine mother, and granny, Mary Rose, Peacefully at Taigh á Chridhe on June 11, 2010. Also his dear Ann Galbraith, died February 22, died June 15, 1990, our dear fa- Uile Naomh, Daliburgh, on Tues- wife, Christina, who passed 1981. ther, and pappy, John J., died day, May 24, 2011, Mary, (nèe Remembering also our sister, away on January 2, 2010. July 29, 1986 and also brother Margaret Flora, died June 21, MacNeil), Bruernish, Barra, aged The gates of memories never Dominic, who died September 1989, and her husband, John 90 years. Beloved wife of the close. 29, 2007. late Alexander, loving mother, Savage, died January 15, 1991; St Anthony, pray for them. Inserted by Seonaid and Katie our brother, Duncan, died Janu- grandmother and aunt. Inserted by your loving family. Bell. ary 15, 1990; our sister, Flora, Fortified by the rites of the Holy BRADLEY CASEY died February 15, 2000, and her Church. In loving memory of our dear CAMPBELL 6th Anniversary husband, Roderick J. Mac- May she rest in peace. mother, Mary Ellen, who died 8th Anniversary Remembering Paul, who died dougall, died July 24, 1989; our June 5, 2005. Treasured memories of Donald suddenly on June 14, 2005. brother, John, died October 11, BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Sacred Heart of Jesus, have (Doochie), loving husband and Memories are the loveliest 2003, our sister-in-law, Mary, mercy on her soul. father, who passed away June things, who died June 2, 2007 and our 15, 2003. They last from day to day, brother, Ronald, who died April 16, 2011. Fortified by the rites of the Holy They don’t get lost, they don’t Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray CAMERON Church. grow old, st for them. 1 Anniversary Sacred Heart of Jesus, have And they never fade away. In loving memory of Effie Our Lady of Good Aid, pray for May they rest in peace. mercy on his soul. Cameron, who died on June 6, him. Inserted by the family and St Pio, pray for him. 2010. Love and miss you always. grandchildren. Inserted by his loving wife Katie, MacDONALD Your memory is so precious, Mum, Dad and Mary. son Ian and daughter Shona. In loving memory of Ewen Your presence missed so much, Hugs and kisses I throw up to Dugald, who died June 9, 2004, You will always be remembered the sky so blue, HANLON st a dearly loved son and brother. and loved by all of us. CAMPBELL Catch them Dad, they’re all for 1 Anniversary Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Donald John, Jennifer and 8th Anniversary you. In loving memory of Rose, much mercy on his soul. HENDERSON Robert, Fortrose. In loving memory of my dearly Love and miss you Dad. loved wife of the late Myles and a devoted mum and nan, who Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Please pray for the repose of the beloved son, Donald, who died Maria. xx xx. died June 13, 2010. intercede for him. soul of Margaret (Maggie), who June 15, 2003. Rest in peace. Always in our thoughts and died January 31, 2004, and You suffered much in silence, prayers. whose 97th birthday occurs June Until the very end, St Joseph, pray for her. MacDONALD 13, 2009, beloved wife of the God took you to His lovely Inserted by her family. 13th Anniversary late Paddy, a loving mother, home, In loving memory of a dearly grandmother, great-grand- And freed you from all pain. beloved uncle, Donald, who died mother. Will those who think of you HYNDS suddenly on June 4, 1998. St Martin, pray for her. today, 27th Anniversary of our dear In our hearts you are always Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for A little prayer to Jesus say. grandfather, John Hynds, died there, her. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray June 16, 1984. R.I.P. Loved and remembered in every St Joseph, pray for him. Margaret, Thomas and family. for him. prayer. CAMPBELL The Bradley family. Cherished forever the memories Rest in peace. Our Lady of the Isles, pray for McVEY, Maureen Elizabeth of my dearly loved son, Allan, From your loving mother. FAY, née McInally him. Inserted by his loving family. Remembering with much love, who died June 11, 1980, aged Remembering with love our KILROY, Anne our darling mum and nana, 19 years. R.I.P. CAMPBELL dearest mum, Agnes, beloved 9th Anniversary Maureen Elizabeth, whose birth- Time goes by without you, and 8th Anniversary wife of the late William Fay, a Treasured memories of a dear days turn into years, wonderful, good humoured and McDONALD day is on June 10. In loving memory of our dear aunt who passed away June 14, Each moment holds a memory, patient mum, gran and great- In loving memory of our beloved Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for brother, brother-in-law and 2002. and many a silent tear. uncle, Donald, who died June gran, who passed away on June father, John McDonald, who died her. St Bernadette, pray for her. Mother of Sorrows, pray for him 15, 2003. 13, 2006. Tommy and family. on June 12, 1977, also remem- Loved always and missed so and for Charlie, who died June God saw you getting tired, Mum, you filled our journey bering our beloved mother, much. 20, 1990, a dear brother. through life with so much happi- Annie, who died January 9, A cure was not to be, Clare, Dominic, Paul, Dominic, Sadly missed. ness, devotion and love. 1998. He put His arms around you, Liam, Lucy, Declan, Rory and Inserted by his sorrowing mum, You were an inspiration. Forever in our thoughts. And whispered, “Come to Me,” Ciara. Boisdale, 9 Inverlochy Place, The emptiness without you is Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, With tearful eyes we watched Fort William. hard to bear, but your strong pray for them. you, McVEY bright spirit lives on in our From your loving family. And saw you slipping away, hearts. Remembering my mum on her CAMPBELL Although we loved you dearly, We shall see you again and our birthday, June 10. In loving memory of my very We could not make you stay. hearts will be full of joy. McKELVIE Still loved and still missed after dear nephew, Allan, died June Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray May you both be together in In loving memory of my dear all these years. 11, 1980, also my dear brother, for him. Heaven. husband, and our father, Angus Our Lady of Lourdes pray for Charles, who died June 20, Inserted by Donald James, Mar- Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our MacCORMICK John, who died June 13, 1997. her. 1990. R.I.P. garet and family. Lady, St Bernadette and St 17th Anniversary A prayer, a tear, ‘till the end of From Geraldine, son-in-law Quietly each day your memory Joseph, pray for them. In loving memory of our dear time, David and two darling grand- we treasure, CAMPBELL Lots of love from your family. mother, and grandmother, Kate For a loving husband I was Missing you always, forgetting daughters, Louise and Juliet. 8th Anniversary MacCormick, who died tragically proud to call mine. you never. FITZSIMMONS In loving memory of my dear on June 16, 1994; also remem- Inserted by his loving wife Kate Cathie and family, Devon. 12th Anniversary brother and uncle, Donald, who bering our dear father, and Sarah and daughters Margaret, MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear grandfather, Neil MacCormick, died June 15, 2003. Annemarie and Angie. BOYD mother, Catherine, a beloved who died on September 28, Softly the leaves of memory fall, In loving memory of our dear CAMPBELL gran and great-gran, who died 1987. R.I.P. In loving memory of a dear Gently we gather and treasure on June 14, 1999. mother, Mary Ann, who died The parting was sudden, MacKENZIE nephew and cousin, Allan, who them all, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for June 14, 1969; also our dear We often wonder why, In loving memory of our dear died on June 11, 1980. R.I.P. Unseen, unheard, you are al- her. But the hardest part of all was, aunt, Catriona MacIsaac, who mother and grandmother, Mary, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for ways near, From her loving family. We never said goodbye, died June 18, 1991. died June 3, 1990, and our dear him. Still loved and missed every day We think about you every day, father and grandfather, Angus, Loved and remembered every From all the family in South Uist. of the year, GRANT The things you used to do and died December 16, 1977. day. Life is not measured by the In loving memory of our dear say, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Sadly missed. years you lived, parents, mother, Christina, died They bring a smile and often a them. Kate Sarah, Joan and Mary. CAMPBELL But the love you gave and the June 8, 1974, and father, tear, 1st Anniversary Thomas W., died July 3, 1979. Angus, Isabel and family, Milton, things you did, And a loving wish that you were In loving memory of my beloved Our thoughts are always with here. South Uist. BOYLE This day is remembered and father, Roddy, who died on June them, To us you were so special, (Mary), Hillcrest House, Annagry, quietly kept, 11, 2010. Also my dear mother, Their place no one can fill, What more is there to say, MacKINNON Co. Donegal. Christina, who died on January Words are not needed, we’ll In life we loved them dearly, Except to wish with all our 48th Anniversary of a dear father, 8th Anniversary, died June 16, 2, 2010. never forget. In death we love them still. hearts, John, who died June 14, 1963. 2003. Sadly missed in every way. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for That you were here with us R.I.P. Remembered with love. Quietly remembered every day. for him. them. today. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray From her sisters and brothers. Inserted by your loving son Inserted by Alistair, Christine, Inserted by their loving daughter Inserted by Iain Ruairidh, Katie for him. Mother Mary, pray for her. John. Duncan and Colin. Theresa and family. and Mairi. Inserted by son Willie and family. Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

wide, WALKER The angels lined up side by side, Treasured memories of a dear A special guest was on her way, sister, and auntie, Catherine, The day they came and took my who died suddenly on June 10, mum away. 1996; also remembering our sis- For those who have a mother, ter-in-law, and auntie, Chrissie, Love her while you may, died on June 20, 1999. For I would give the world and Sadly missed along life’s way, more In our thoughts and prayers To have mine here today. every day. St Pio, pray for her. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Your loving daughter Tracy. xxx mercy on them. LEES, Margaret, née Weatherall I miss you each and every day, MacNEIL MORRISON QUIGLEY Nellie and family. 6th Anniversary of Margaret, I wish you’d never gone away, 20th Anniversary 8th Anniversary 8th Anniversary died June 11, 2005. But some wishes can’t come In loving memory of John Vin- In loving memory of my beloved In loving memory of my dear I keep you close within my heart, true, cent, beloved husband of the husband, dad and granda, And there you will remain, So I’ll treasure the memories I uncle, Ruairidh, who died June late Mollie, dear father of John, Angus MacNeil, who died on To walk with me throughout this have of you, 11, 2003. R.I.P. Julia and Michael, and loving life, You gave me all you had to give, June 15, 1991, at 88 Upper Memories I keep, one by one, grandfather, who died on June 9, Until we meet again. Gifts both big and small, Borve, Barra. R.I.P. Things you said, songs you 2003. No one knows the broken heart, You were my best friend for But most of all you gave me sung, We still remember this day as if forty-eight years, love, That lies behind my smile, it was yesterday. They bring a smile and often a We shared many good times The greatest gift of all. No one knows the loneliness, St Columba, pray for them. tear, and also our tears, Sadly missed. That’s with me all the while, Inserted by the family. Time passes by but memories And always the wish that you Daughter Donna. Silent tears do gently fall, stay, On this her anniversary, were here. WALKER Which others do not see, Of a wonderful wife and a terri- She would not want a fuss, St Martin de Porres, pray for 7th Anniversary ble day. For a kind and loving husband, In memory of Hugh, beloved But just to be remembered him. Life is not counted by the years By every one of us. Who meant the world to me. husband, dad and granda, who From his loving niece Morag. you lived, Will those who think of her today, St Joseph, pray for him. died June 10, 2004. But by the love you gave and the A little prayer to Jesus say, Inserted by his loving wife Mary. In our hearts you are always things you did. Little flower in this hour, pray for Two tired eyes are sleeping, MORRISON there Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for her. Two willing hands are still, 8th Anniversary Loved and remembered in every her. prayer. Sons Gerard and Andrew. The one who worked so hard for In loving memory of our grand- Little Flower, pray for her. Inserted by his wife Rose and us, uncle, Ruairidh, who died on Husband Bobby. LEES, Margaret family. Is resting at God’s will. June 11, 2003. R.I.P. Your needs in life were simple, Though her smile has gone for- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for God saw you getting tired, Love for your family true, ever, QUINN WELSH him. As long as they were happy, And her hand I cannot touch, When a cure was not to be, 5th Anniversary 10th Anniversary – Our dear Then you were happy too, I have so many memories, Inserted by all his family. He gently wrapped His arms In loving memory of Geraldine, a brother, Nicholas (Nicol), lovingly You gave us all you had to give, remembered every day in Of the mum I loved so much, Little Flower of Jesus, pray for around you, dearly beloved wife, mother and prayer. Gifts both big and small, Her memory is my keepsake, our grandad. granny, who died June 10, 2006. But most of all you gave us love, And whispered “Come to me.” Requiescat in pace. With which I will never part, All the grandchildren. Distance makes us far apart, The greatest gift of all. So put Your arms around him, God has her in His keeping, You helped me Granda when I And darkens our today, Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for Lord, I have her in my heart. I have to keep remembering- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT her. was small, St Pio, pray for her. And give him special care. You’re just a thought away. From Margaret, John, Siobhan, Now watch over me as I grow MacLEAN Daughter Roselynn, son-in-law St Martin de Porres, pray for When the world is too confusing, Kerry, Shannon and Padraig. tall. Betty and family wish to thank Wullie. him. And times are hard to bear, It’s been six years we’ve been Michelle. most sincerely Father Michael Goodnight and God bless Gran. I pull you precious meaning, apart, Donna, Ronalda and Iain Ru- for celebrating Requiem Mass Barry, Nicola, Liam and great- Your bright spirit, from the air. You left me with a broken heart, airidh. for Donald Joseph. Also Father granddaughter Riley. MacNEIL If I sometimes drift into a lonely I thank you for all you’ve done, Ross for visits to hospital and 20th Anniversary state of mind, You never were a selfish mum, spiritual comfort. Thanks also to MacKINNON, Monica In loving memory of our dear fa- MORRISON I gather up the memories of You’re happy now with our sister church choir who sung beauti- Borve, Isle of Barra 8th Anniversary days we left behind, Anne, ther and grandad, Angus, died fully; the home carers for their It’s been six years and we miss In loving memory of my beloved And though you’re not beside My comfort knowing you’re hand June 15, 1991. professional and loving care dur- your laugh most of all. me, in hand, In our hearts you are always brother, Roderick, who died ing Donald Joseph’s illness. Also Her needs in life were simple, My heartbreak will never end, there, June 11, 2003. R.I.P. I have your memory in my heart, Uist and Barra Hospital; all staff Love for her family true, And draw upon the warmth and I really miss you, my mum, my Close in my heart you will al- at South Uist Medical Practice; As long as they were happy, Loved and remembered in every friend. love all neighbours, relatives and Then she was happy too. prayer. ways stay, St Pio, pray for her. That lives when we’re apart. friends for kind wishes, cards She gave us all she had to give, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Loved and remembered every Daughter Kellyann, son-in-law And with these fond reflections and flowers, visits during Donald Gifts both big and small, grant him eternal rest. Michael. day. Of times when you were near, Joseph’s illness and their contin- But most of all she gave us love, My gran, you’re my guardian Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for I sense a little bit of what ued support throughout this sad The greatest gift of all. angel, for him. him. It’s like to have you here. time. Thanks also to all who at- Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for We shall see you again, Although you passed when I Inserted by his son Donald A Inserted by his sister Rodina. tended the funeral. Also Neil and was small, her. and Joanna, Isle of Barra. And your heart will be full of joy. Archie for funeral arrangements. You were the best wee gran of Her husband Don, Donnie, Always in our thoughts, Our loved ones have gone no Sandra Rhodina and Elizabeth, Forever in our hearts. further from us than to God and all. MacVICAR all her grandchildren. Also Lisa, St Anthony, pray for her. God is very near. From grandsons Pearce, Shea 4th Anniversary and Conlin. Paul Simon and Guy. Inserted by husband Peter, chil- Holy Mass will be offered for the In loving memory of a dear No one knows the broken heart, dren, Peter Joseph, James Ger- intentions of all. mother, granny and great- That lies behind the smile, ard, Anne, Geraldine, No one knows the loneliness, granny, Mary Ann, who died daughter-in-law, Angela and her That’s with me all the while, June 9, 2007. late son-in-law, Jonathan, grand- Silent tears do gently fall, Fois shiorraidh thoir dhia Thigh- children, Lauren and Jack. Which others do not see, earna, For a kind and loving mammy, Agus solus nach dibir dearrsadh WALKER Who meant the world to me. orra. Little Flower, pray for her. MURRAY 15th Anniversary Inserted by Donald Archie, Lexy Inserted by Terry and Ronnie. 11th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear and family. You helped me Nana when I was In loving memory of our dear fa- mother and grandmother, small, ther, Michael, who died June 13, Catherine, who died on June 10, MacNEIL MARTIN 1996, also our father, John Now watch over me as I grow 2000. tall. Of your charity, please pray for Remembering a dear nephew Archie, and brothers, Kenneth Remembering you is easy, Night night Nana. the repose of the soul of my and cousin, Andrew A. Martin, and Iain Alistair. From Connor. xxx dear brother, Ewan MacNeil, Daliburgh, South Uist, who died We do it every day, May they rest in peace. The angels sang Amazing died (result of a road accident) on June 13, 2002. The pain of living without you, The blow was hard, the shock on June 10, 1972. R.I.P. severe, Grace, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Just never goes away. The Lord came down and In the shelter of Thy Sacred To part with ones we loved so him. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for touched your face, Heart, dear, him. 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Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 21 Hidden history that Holland can cherish DR HARRY SCHNITKER continues his extensive new series looking at the role played by the Catholic Church during the Second World War THE CHURCH IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR

AST week brought some relief in what has often been a quite dark story of the Catholic Church in the Second World War: at least inL Belgium one can discover a Catholic Church that unhesitatingly denounced the darkness of Nazism and Fascism. This story was mirrored north of the border in Holland, and there will have been few countries where the Catholic Church was in a stronger position to resist the neo-paganism of the Nazis than there. Nowadays, this is a startling idea: the Church in Holland has suffered a long-term decline since the 1960s, and its influence on wider society is but a shadow of what it once was. This has many reasons, but one unfortunate side- effect is that the magnificent role played by the Church during the Second World War has been forgotten. Indeed, it came as a surprise to many in Holland to learn that so many Dutch Catholics had given their lives during the War. Holland in the 1930s was a uniquely divided country, but found great unity in that diversity. Effectively, the country’s population lived in four large groups: Socialist, Liberal, Protestant and Catholic. These labels were not just applicable at the ballot box, or on Sundays, but permeated everything. Each group attended its own schools, where all prayed for the monarchy and the government, joined its own youth organisations, went to their own pubs and voted for their own political parties. There were special newspapers and radio stations for the four ‘pillars’, spe- cial football clubs and athletics’ organi- sations and a great esprit de corps. What will surprise those who believe that this type of ‘segregation’ leads to sectarianism, is that it actually promoted a great sense of Dutch-ness, which would become a bedrock of anti- month, and the Catholic press was bland legalistic title, Fr Regout defi- Archbishop Jan De Jong of Utrecht (above centred around shared elements, such Nazi opposition after 1940. informed that there was to be no collabo- antly stated the right of the occupied to left) and Fr Robert Regout (above) were two as the monarchy, the national football ration. Archbishop De Jong contacted peaceful resistance. This was based on colossal opponents of Nazism in Holland team, the country’s traditions of open- he Archbishop of Utrecht, Mgr Dutch Reformed minister, Koeno his long-standing belief in peace and during the Second World War ness and tolerance, and the cultural and Jan de Jong, was the personifica- Gravemeijer, the secretary of the Synod justice grounded in Faith. Fr Regout, political achievements of its past. The Ttion of the Church during this of the Reformed Church, and the two the son of a prominent politician, was a was preferable to overt action. ‘pillar’ system, in other words, assisted period. Born in the predominantly men were to become the pillar of anti- public figure, known to millions from Yet for the rigidly legalistic and in reducing tensions whilst allowing Protestant north, Mgr De Jong was a Nazi resistance in Holland. Illustrative of his talks on radio and his columns in moral Dutch episcopate, this was no individuals and groups to retain their professor and academic with great the powerful position in which the newspapers. option. In Limburg, 30 priests paid with own identities. organisational capacity and a well- Archbishop De Jong found himself is that The Nazis feared Fr Regout, and knew their lives for their stance against the For Catholics this had some very tuned sense of justice. He was also Rev Gravemeijer suffered imprisonment him to be in touch with his German Jesuit Nazis, including the vicar-general, Fr practical consequences. For some cen- aware of the inherent dangers of neo- for his activities, whereas Archbishop colleague, Fr Friedrich Muckermann, Leo Moonen. In the process, these mar- turies since the Reformation in the pagan Nazism, which had come to De Jong was never even harassed. who had fled Germany and was on the tyrs and their colleagues saved numer- 1560s, they had been at best tolerated, at power a few years before his elevation In the south, it was the Bishop of Gestapo’s most wanted list. Within a ous lives and prevented others from worst severely discriminated against. to the see of Utrecht. As early as 1933, Roermond in Limburg, Mgr Lammers, month of publishing his defiant paper, Fr undergoing great suffering. The Church Ironically, it took the French Revolution the eminent Dutch Carmelite, Blessed who spearheaded the resistance, bol- Regout was arrested by the Gestapo, tor- was particularly active in sheltering to alter this, and when Holland regained Titus Brandsma, on whom I have writ- stered by the numerous Catholic tured and taken to Dachau, where he men who were ordered to go and work its independence in 1814, the Church ten in a previous article in this paper, refugees from Germany, Poland and would die in 1942. The same fate befell in Germany in conditions that can only began to organise itself. As in England had analysed and condemned the basic other eastern countries. Archbishop De his co-academic from Nijmegen, Blessed be described as slave labour. It is also and Wales, the hierarchy was restored in tenets of Nazism. Jong and Bishop Lammers totally con- Titus Brandsma. noticeable that in the predominantly 1850, providing the Church with an The new archbishop wasted no time demned the attempts of the Nazis to None of this appears to have deterred Catholic southern provinces, the sur- undisputed leader in the figure of the in condemning the Dutch equivalent of merge all teaching, social and charitable the hierarchy. The bishops funded life- vival rate of Holland’s Jews was higher Archbishop of Utrecht. The main the NSDAP, the NSB, in 1936, declar- organisations in Holland under one, lines for downed RAF pilots and for than in the north. strength of the Church was in the two ing that membership of the organisa- Nazified, umbrella. This attempt at those wishing to travel to Britain to join No description of the Dutch Catholic southern provinces of Limburg and tion was forbidden for Catholics. The Gleichschaltung, or uniformity clashed the war effort. Churches and convents experience in the Second World War North Brabant, which also became the decree, well-intended as it was, shows completely with the pre-1940 Dutch became bases for the persecuted. In would be complete without a mention base for Catholic political power, crys- something of the attitude of the Dutch social model and failed miserably. May 1942, the Church openly con- of the Dutch East Indies. There, the tallised in the Catholic People’s Party. Episcopate: this was not electoral demned the increasingly brutal harass- Dutch colonial regime had encouraged At no point, however, did politicians advice, but a command. Nonetheless, rom the beginning, the Dutch ment of the Dutch Jews, with fatal the Catholic missions, and when the manage to oust the leadership role of the NSB would garner quite some sup- Church paid in blood for its prin- consequences. Fr Brandsma was arrest- Japanese invaded in 1941, the Church the bishops. These were, in the main, port in the province of Limburg, albeit Fcipled opposition to the Nazis. At ed and taken to Dachau, and all became a prominent target. Closely sober men, Ultramontane in outlook that its membership was overwhelm- the Catholic University of Nijmegen, Catholic Jews in Holland, some 700 in associated with Dutch colonial rule, and rather authoritarian, but with a ingly non-Catholic. the Jesuit priest and professor of inter- all, were immediately transported to the almost 200 Dutch missionary priests great sense of their pastoral duty and a When war came to Holland in May national law, Fr Robert Regout, sound- extermination camps. It was a fearful and sisters were executed. The others very well developed sense of theology 1940, the bishops made an immediate ed the first trumpet of resistance, when message that was sent, and one that had joined their flock in some of the worst and justice. This was fed by the promi- stance against the occupation. All Dutch he published. The legal regime in a great impact on the actions of Pope prisoner camps that the world has ever nent Catholic University of Nijmegen, Nazis were excommunicated in the same occupied territory, in June. Under this Pius XII; sometimes covert resistance witnessed, many never to leave again. 22 A GRAND LITTLE PARISH SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 10 2011

WEEK 23, VOLUME 2 Final furlong can be the most tiring In KT BROGAN’S fictional series this week, parish centenary celebrations are finalised S HOLY Week began, the to the idea with enthusiasm. by the criticism that you can’t tell his pee- final meetings relating to the “I suppose we could ask the bishop to do wit from his blackbird. He’s very proud of centenary were held in the the honours then,” he whispered to the his bird impersonations…” welfare. It had been decided canon. “Where’s this criticism coming from? Fr that the two weeks following The other shook his head. John Paul asked. AEaster would form what the canon called “No I have a better idea,” he said beaming. “The Greek Chorus…y’know the critics ‘the final furlong’ and the week after that who tried to stop Loup Gorman’s salsa would begin with a special centenary Mass uch later when they’d arrived class,” the canon said while puffing away A GRAND LITTLE PARISH at which the bishop had indicated he would back from the welfare, leaving the on his pipe. “I’ve told Chic to pay no heed be present in the company of some of the Mcommittee to work through the to them. Critics… like the poor, they’ll neighbouring clergy and several retired final arrangements and make lists of helpers always be with us. Yes… the world’s divid- priests who had served at St Aidan’s in time for the various parts of the centenary cele- ed into critics and creators. The creators gone by. bration, the canon settled down with his construct, the critics criticise it. It’s a con- Fr John Paul would arrange the ‘Heart of evening coffee with Fr John Paul and stant background noise John Paul, best St Aidan’s’ exhibition in the church on the shared his idea for the laying of the new ignored.” afternoon following the Mass. Thereafter, hall’s foundation stone. There was a reflective silence for a few the welfare would be open for a whole “Henrik,” he said smiling over the rim of moments and then: “Chic should include week, and during that week, the exhibitions his coffee cup. “He’s the obvious choice.” the parrot in his bird song programme. That showing the lives of the parishioners over His companion was dubious. way he could shriek insults among the audi- the past century would be open to the pub- “Won’t that start up all sorts of petty jeal- ence…” the canon chuckled at his own lic each afternoon. ousies?” he said. “We’ve been lucky so far, bright idea. Linda and Kitty would head the team but any minute now the pushing and shov- Fr John Paul tried to cut into his providing light refreshments for those vis- ing for precedence will begin.” meanderings. iting the exhibition and a special afternoon The canon chuckled. “And the rest of the complaints?” he EWTN PROGRAMMES would be set aside for the school, so that “You’ve become a right oul’ cynic all of asked. SUN 12 JUNE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF Miss Rose, the acting headteacher could a sudden John Paul,” he said. “But if you’re “Big Hutch McManus, the parish come- 9AM HAWTHORNE ensure that her pupils would derive the worried about the idea, I’m willing to dian seems to be in good form, but there’s a SOLEMN MASS OF PENTECOST WED 15 JUNE maximum benefit from the experience. announce it and explain the reasons for the worry that he’s not quite got the hang of WITH POPE BENEDICT XVI LIVE 1PM The parish concert was scheduled for the choice.” political correctness. Marnie Forbes- FROM ST PETERS BASILICA HOLY MASS LIVE Saturday night, final rehearsals were to take “Which are?” came the question. Milliken has volunteered to give him a 11.30AM 7.30PM place on the preceding evening and the “Well… if I have to explain it to you, crash course… and then of course, there are FORGOTTEN HERITAGE LORETTA YOUNG SHOW: FAITH week would close with Exposition of the you’re a lot less perceptive than I’ve given my own misgivings about Edith’s contribu- EUROPE AND OUR LADY HOPE AND MR FLAHERTY Blessed Sacrament after Sunday Mass, you credit for,” was the canon’s answer. His tion. O for the wings of a dove is an unfor- 1PM THU 16 JUNE closing with Rosary and Benediction. That voice sounded sharper than usual. “Let me giving piece for somebody with a voice like HOLY MASS FROM THE EWTN 1PM would be held late afternoon and would be ask, do you approve of the idea?” he added. Edith’s…” CHAPEL LIVE HOLY MASS LIVE followed by the ceremonial laying of the “Of course I do,” was the answer. There was another silence. 3PM 7.30PM foundation stone of the planned new hall. “Then leave the rest to me,” the canon “I could sabotage the microphone before THE WORLD OVER KEEPER OF A GIFT “We’ve still got to get planning permis- said. she sings… or I could shout ‘ALL 4PM 9PM sion canon,” Fr John Paul whispered as the There was a short reflective silence, TOGETHER NOW’ when she’s reaching LIFE ON THE ROCK EWTN LIVE canon added his foundation stone idea to while he lit his pipe. for the high notes…” the canon said at last. 7.30PM FRI 17 JUNE the deliberations of the committee. “I’ve already had complaints about the There was no reply. In the other armchair, FR ANDREW APOSTOLIC 1PM “God will take care of that,” was the parish concert y’know. It’s suddenly become Fr John Paul’s glasses had slid to the end of MEDITATIONS ON PENTECOST HOLY MASS LIVE cheery answer. “He’s been with us every the most sensitive area. I think we’ll have to his nose and he was fast asleep. 8PM 1PM step of the way and I’m sure he won’t let us intervene there once Easter Sunday’s over,” “It’s been a long day,” the canon said to THE BEST OF THE JOURNEY MASS OF THE ANNUNCIATION down at the last minute.” he said at last. no one in particular. “And you’re learning HOME: RUTHE REES OF THE LORD WITH MFVA Fr John Paul could see that the argument “Complaints?” Fr John Paul was puzzled. John Paul that there’s nothing in this world 10PM 7.30PM was futile and the committee had latched on “Chic Earley’s wife says he’s very upset so tiring as people…” VATICANO MARY OUR MOTHER OF 11PM PERPETUAL HELP BENEDICTION 8PM MON 13 JUNE FORGOTTEN HERITAGE 1PM EUROPE AND OUR LADY Bishops guarantee Holy Spirit to Church HOLY MASS LIVE 9PM 7.30PM THE WORLD OVER PENTECOST was observed SOUTH POLE PADRE SAT 18 JUNE by the Jewish people long TUES 14 JUNE 1PM before the Holy Spirit Mgr Basil 1PM DAILY MASS descended on the Apostles. HOLY MASS LIVE 7PM Loftus Zeal and Patience 7.30PM MADONNA HOUSE Meaning ‘50 days,’ Pentecost was the length of time between the exodus of the chosen people Ascension it was coming up to after the exodus from Egypt, God instrument of salvation, so, in a from Egypt, and their new 50 days. A few days more and had given the Law to the similar way, does the communal LAY READERS’ GUIDE alliance with God, when the first something important would community of the chosen people. structure of the Church serve by Fr John Breslin five books of what we call the happen—something as vital to But the Church is not just one Christ’s Spirit, who vivifies it by Old Testament were revealed by the New Covenant as the great big community. It is more way of building up the body,’ God to Moses on Mount Sinai. revelation of the Torah, or first like those Russian Dolls one sees (Lumen Gentium, n8)). SUNDAY JUNE 12 This key event in the history of five books of the Old Testament, on mantelpieces. One doll fits Just as the chosen people Solemnity of Pentecost/A. Acts 2:1-1. Response: Send the chosen people is remembered was to then previous Covenant. inside another, just as in the observe their 50th day forth your spirit O Lord and renew the face of the earth. each year when, 50 days after the Right on time, the Holy Spirit Church one community fits celebrations as a ‘perpetual law,’ 1 Corinthians 7:12-13. John 20:19-23. harvest, they celebrate their own came down upon them at the inside another —family (or so the Holy Spirit, who came ‘Pentecost’: “From the day after New Pentecost, with all the domestic church), parish, upon the Church 50 days after the MONDAY the Sabbath, the day on which trappings which accompanied the religious order or congregation, Resurrection, ‘will be with you Memorial of St Anthony of Padua. 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. you bring the sheaf of offering, manifestations or theophanies of parish, diocese, national church, for ever,’ (John, 14:16). But only Response: The Lord has made known His salvation. you are to count seven full weeks. God in the Old Testament—fire, continental groupings of bishops’ in the communities united with Matthew 5:38-42. You are to count fifty days, to the noise, and great power. conferences, and, enveloping the their bishops, the successors of day after the seventh Sabbath, A new era had dawned—the whole, the truly Catholic Church. the Apostles, who in turn are TUESDAY and then you are to offer Yahweh era of the Holy Spirit: “Christ is In each of those communities, united in one big community over 2 Corinthians 8:1-9. Response: My soul, give praise to a new oblation... this is a in Heaven, He is our mediator the Holy Spirit lives, and His which together they preside with the Lord. Matthew 5:43-48. perpetual law for your there with the Father. But on help and assistance can be the Pope, the successor of Peter: WEDNESDAY descendants, wherever you live,” earth His Church is guided and successfully invoked. It must be, “The Apostles passed this spiritual 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. Response: Happy the man who (Leviticus, 15-16 and 21). directed by the Holy Ghost. because ‘no-one can say Jesus is gift on to their helpers by the fears the Lord. Matthew 6:1-6;16-18. So when Christ told the Christ is indeed present in the Lord except by the Holy Spirit,’ imposition of hands... and it has Apostles to wait in Jerusalem, Holy Eucharist, but He does not (l,Cor 12:3). In the Liturgy of been transmitted down to us in THURSDAY after His Ascension, they would use His Eucharistic presence to the Word and in the Sacraments, Episcopal consecration,” (Vatican 2 Corinthians 11:1-11. Response: Your works, o Lord, have been totting up the days continue the work He began in it is the Holy Spirit who makes II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the are justice and truth. Matthew 6:7-15. since His Resurrection—as the Palestine. That he leaves entirely Christ present to us, and leads us Church, Lumen Gentium, n21). 50th day approached they would to the Holy Spirit,” (The through Him to the Father. FRIDAY be expecting something big. Church’s Year of Grace by Pius Vatican II was bold enough to Mgr Basil Loftus is a priest of 2 Corinthians 11:18.21-30. Response: The Lord rescues Through His death and Parsch, Vol III, p.207). compare the Church’s the Leeds Diocese now living the just in all their distress. Matthew 6:19-23. Resurrection Christ had freed us The Holy Spirit was sent by relationship to the Holy Spirit in retirement in the North of from slavery to sin, just as the the Father and the Son to the with the Incarnation: “Just as the Sutherland. He worked in SATURDAY Exodus had freed the chosen community of the whole Church assumed (human) nature secretariat for English and 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. Response: Taste and see that people from slavery to the presided over by all the Apostles inseparably united to the divine Welsh bishops in Rome during the Lord is good. Matthew 6:24-34. Egyptians. And by the time of the united with Peter, just as, 50 days Word serves (Christ) as a living the Second Vatican Council Friday June 10 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHILDREN’S LITURGY 23

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has word lesson plans 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

with them and sometimes it is hard to Letters for words: May—the—Peace— forgive them. God’s love is so great that of—the—Blessed—Trinity—Be—With— Holy Trinity Sunday He always loves us and He is always You—Always—Alleluia. —First Reading waiting for us to return to Him so that He Arrange newspaper on a table and the can again tell us how much He loves us. supplies above. Supply glue for the letters The Lord God, ruler of all, merciful and loving. A reading In our second reading, St Paul spoke and assist the children in placing the figures from the Book of Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 about Jesus whom God sent to save and letters on the background material. everyone from the punishment that Invite each child to glue one or more Moses did exactly what the Lord had told comes from sin. What great love the pieces on the banner. Father has for each of us. St Paul tells us Select two of the children to lead the him. He got up early and carried the two that Jesus gave His life for us and He also others back into the church to join the stone tablets up the side of Mount Sinai. sent the Holy Spirit to be with us to community. The banner needs to be pressed The Lord came down in a cloud and protect and help us to be loving and at the top so that the two pieces of velcro stood beside Moses. Then He said: “I caring. It is hard for us to believe that meet to hold the banner in the front of the am the Lord.” He also walked up and anyone could love us so much. lectern. We can never figure out the mystery of down in front of Moses and said: “I am the Blessed Trinity, but we know that Prayer the Lord God, and I am kind and God continues to love us and that His Help us, dear God, to love you well. As we merciful. I don’t easily lose my temper, love reaches out to us through each of the celebrate this day of remembering that you and my love can be trusted.” three persons in God. are perfectly united in love as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Help us to live out of the Moses quickly bowed low. He Discussion love you share with each of us. Amen. worshipped and said: “Lord, if you are Is it sometimes hard to forgive people pleased with me, then don’t leave your who hurt us? Responsorial Psalm people. We are stubborn. But I beg you How did the saints live out God’s love in Daniel 3:52, 53 and 56 the world? (R) Glory and praise for ever! to forgive our terrible sins and let us be What prayer do we say to honour the Lord God of our ancestors, you are worthy your very own people.” Blessed Trinity? of praise, the highest praise forever. The Word of the Lord Can we make the Sign of the Cross Your glorious and holy name is also worthy Reflection together? of praise, the highest praise forever. TODAY, we hear Moses asking God to (R) Glory and praise for ever! forgive the people for the times they have Activities Lord God of our ancestors, worthy of The Children’s Liturgy page is published one not loved God, each other or even Materials needed: Cloth, felt or other praise in your temple, the highest praise week in advance to allow RE teachers and those themselves. Moses was a good leader who material to fit the size of the front of the forever. spoke for his people. God must certainly lectern. You are worthy of praise in the heavens, taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to have been pleased to hear Moses’ prayer. Attach velcro strips to the top of the honoured with hymns forever. use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment But, Moses really could not have known lectern and the top of the banner. (R) Glory and praise for ever! to their teaching materials how much love God has for His people. Figures to be glued to the background When others hurt us, we are not happy material: triangle, dove, cross Second Reading The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. A reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 13:11-13 Goodbye, my friends. Do better and pay attention to what I have said. Try to get along and live peacefully with each other. Now I pray that God, who gives love and peace, will be with you. Give each other a warm greeting. All of God’s people send their greetings. I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will bless you and be kind to you! May God bless you with His love, and may the Holy Spirit join all your hearts together. The Word of the Lord Alleluia Revelation 1:8 (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is to come. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel God sent His Son to save the world through Him. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 3:16-17 Jesus told Nicodemus: “God loved the people of this world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who has faith in Him will have eternal life and never die. “God did not send His Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent Him to save them!” The Gospel of the Lord 24 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 10 2011 Clydebank Knight celebrates a golden day ANDY Goodfellow of Clydebank was honoured by his fellow members of the Knights of St Columba, in recognition of the 50 years of service to the order. The presentation, which took place in Mr Goodfellow’s home (right), saw Knights from across Province 1, Glasgow, join Mr Goodfellow to mark his Golden Jubilee. A past Grand Knight of Council 8, during his five decades in the Knights of St Columba he served both as Council Training Officer (Council 8) and Provincial Training Officer (Province 1). Among those making the presentation were Provincial Tam Hughes, Alan Beaton, tion of his Golden Jubilarian Grand Knight of Province 1, Council 8 Membership Officer Award, Mr Goodfellow’s wife, Charlie McCluskey, Deputy and Brian Crawford, Council 8 not to be left out, was present- Catenians go behind the cameras Provincial Grand Knight Tam Welfare Officer. ed with a bouquet of flowers McKinley, Provincial Warden In addition to the presenta- by the Brothers of Council 8. CATENIANS from Dundee from the Catenian communities Catenians Euan McArthur (Dundee and Perth joined their broth- in Aberdeen, Perth and Dundee. /Perth) George Brand (Province ers in Aberdeen as they The brothers also had the 16 Director, Aberdeen) Norman Macleod (Presenter sitting) Steve toured the headquarters of chance to speak to the men who Stuart (Aberdeen) Bernard Colvin STV North in the Granite bring them their news each (Dundee/Perth) at the STV studios City. evening off camera, as Mr

The Catenians sat in the com- Macleod and Mr Smith took the evening meal and the chance to SPOTLIGHT ON... fort of the studio gallery as they chance to spend some time with relax with each other away from watched STV North’s news and their guests for the evening. the pressure of the live broad- sports presenters, Norman “Not everyone gets the cast, George Brand, Province 16 Macleod and Tyrone Smith, chance to see the programme go Director, offered his thanks to bringing the evening’s news to out live, so it’s good to give Lynsey McIntosh of STV North, an area the size of Belgium. guests an inside view of what for all her help and expertise in The trip not only gave the really goes on,” Mr Smith said. organising the event. Catenians a glimpse behind the “Everyone at STV is delighted After an enjoyable meal, the scenes of the News at Six, but the Catenians enjoyed their visit brothers rushed to be home in also gave the Catenians the so much.” time for the their new friends at chance to meet old friends and Before the brothers retired to STV North bringing them the late catch up with familiar faces a nearby restaurant for an news in the 10.30pm bulletin.

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