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Much is being written these days about human cloning, and some Se está escribiendo mucho en estos días sobre la clonación humana, y agencies claim that already a human being has been cloned. In this algunas agencias reclaman que ya se ha clonado un ser humano. En este article, briefly, I present some important reflections on cloning as given articulo, brevemente, les presento algunas reflexiones importantes sobre to us by the Pontifical Academy for Life. clonar que nos da la Pontificia Academia Pro Vida. The “human cloning” project represents the terrible aberration to El proyecto de la «clonación humana» es una terrible consecuencia a which value-free science is driven and is a sign of the profound malaise la que lleva una ciencia sin valores y es signo del profundo malestar de of our civilization, which looks to science, technology and the “quality nuestra civilización, que busca en la ciencia, en la técnica y en la «cali- of life” as surrogates for the meaning of life and its salvation. dad de vida» sucedáneos al sentido de la vida y a la salvación de la In cloning the idea is fostered that some individuals can have total existencia. dominion over the existence of others, to the point of programming their Se alimenta la idea de que algunos hombres pueden tener un dominio biological identity – selected according to arbitrary or purely utilitarian total sobre la existencia de los demás, hasta el punto de programar su criteria. This selective concept of man will have, among other things, a identidad biológica – seleccionada sobre la base de criterios arbitrarios o heavy cultural fallout beyond the – numerically limited – practice of puramente instrumentales, la cual, aunque no agota la identidad perso- cloning, since there will be a growing conviction that the value of man and woman does nal del hombre, caracterizada por el espíritu, es parte constitutiva de la misma. Esta con- not depend on their personal identity but only on those biological qualities that can be cepción selectiva del hombre tendrá, entre otros efectos, un influjo negativo en la cultura, appraised and therefore selected. incluso fuera de la práctica – numéricamente reducida – de la clonación, puesto que In a democratic, pluralistic system, the first guarantee of each individual’s freedom is favorecerá la convicción de que el valor del hombre y de la mujer no depende de su established by unconditionally respecting human dignity at every phase of life, regard- identidad personal, sino sólo de las cualidades biológicas que pueden apreciarse y, por less of the intellectual or physical abilities one possesses or lacks. In human cloning the tanto, ser seleccionadas. necessary condition for any society begins to collapse: that of treating man always and En un régimen democrático y pluralista, la primera garantía con respecto a la libertad de everywhere as an end, as a value, and never as a mere means or simple object. cada uno se realiza en el respecto incondioncal de la dignidad del hombre, en todas las fases de su vida y más allá de las dotes intelectuales o físicas de las que goza o de las que está privado. En la clonación humana no se da la condición que es necesaria para una verdadera convivencia: tratar al hombre siempre y en todos los casos como fin y como valor, y nunca como un medio o simple objeto.

Angelo Catholic School - Mass for versary of September 11 at 12:00 September 28: Menard, Sacred Presentation to RCIA Groups of The Bishop’s Students at 8:30 a.m. Bishop’s Resi- noon Heart - 11:15 a.m. Mass Midland and Odessa at 6:30 p.m. Schedule Schedule dence - Dinner for Priests and Sis- September 12: San Angelo, Di- September 30: San Angelo, Di- October 16: San Angelo - Meet- ters of the Diocese of San Angelo at ocesan Pastoral Center - Luncheon ocesan Pastoral Center - Liturgy ing of the San Angelo Area Foun- September 2003 6:0 p.m. Meeting for Priests of the San Commission meeting at 10:30 a.m. dation at 4:00 p.m. September 1: San Angelo, Ca- September 6: San Angelo, Angelo Deanery at 11:00 a. m. October 2003 October 18: Odessa, St. Mary - thedral Church of the Sacred Heart Diocese Liturgy Day. September 13: San Antonio - October 2: Odessa, St. Mary - Confirmation at 6:00 p.m. - Labor Day Mass at 9:00 a.m. September 7: Ozona, Our Lady 50th Wedding Anniversary 10th Anniversary Mass for Per- October 19: Miles, St. Thomas - September 2: San Angelo, Dioc- of Perpetual Help - 11:00 a.m. Mass September 16: Odessa, St. Mary petual Adoration Group at 6:30 Mass at 8:00 a.m. esan Pastoral Center - Meeting of September 8: San Angelo - School - Mass for Students at 2:00 p.m. October 20-22: Nashville, Tenn Diocesan Legal Team - 11:00 a.m. Dedicate 9/11 Memorial p.m. October 3: San Angelo, Angelo - Oblate Congress to 1:00 p.m. Monument at 10:30 a.m. Midland, September 17: Midland, St. Ann Catholic School - St. Francis Mass October 25: San Angelo, San September 3: Midland, St. Our Lady of Guadalupe - Mass for School - Mass for Students at 8:30 at 8:30 a.m. and Blessing of Ani- Angelo Convention Center - Dioc- Stephen - 6:00 p.m. Mass and Bless 50th Priestly Anniversary of Father a.m. mals esan Youth Event New Church Jerome Burnet, OMI at 6:30 p.m. September 18: San Angelo, Di- October 5: Abilene, Sacred Heart October 26: Big Lake, St. Mar- September 4: Abilene, Sacred September 9-10: Dallas - Texas ocesan Pastoral Center - Mass for - Rosary Rally at 5:00 p.m. garet - Mass at 11:30 a.m. Heart - Luncheon Meeting for Conference of Churches Meeting Staff at 8:30 a.m. and Staff Meet- October 6-7: Dallas - Deacon October 27: San Angelo, St. Jo- Priests of the Abilene Deanery at September 11: San Angelo, Ca- ing at 11:00 a.m. Meeting at the Catholic Conference seph - Meet with Pastor, Pastoral 11:00 a.m. thedral Church of the Sacred Heart September 19: Odessa, St. Jo- Center Council and Finance Council at September 5: San Angelo, - Memorial Mass of Second Anni- seph - 6:00 p.m. Mass to Celebrate October 7: San Angelo, Cathe- 7:00 p.m. 55th anniversary of parish dral Church of the Sacred Heart - October 28: San Angelo, Holy The West Texas Angelus September 20: Midland - Pro- Rosary Rally at 7:00 p.m. Angels - Presentation to San Angelo Official Newspaper of the Diocese of San Angelo Life Mass at 9:30 a.m. at Prayer October 9: Austin - Texas Con- parishes RCIA at 6:30 p.m. POSTMASTER: Send all Changes of Address to: Garden across the Street from ference of Churches Meeting October 29: San Angelo, WEST TEXAS ANGELUS Planned Parenthood Clinic October 10: San Angelo, Dioc- Newman Center - Mass at 12:00 P.O. BOX 1829 SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 September 21-23: Austin - esan Pastoral Center - Mass for Staff noon Texas Catholic Conference Assem- at 8:30 a .m. Staff meeting at 11:00 October 30: San Angelo, Dioc- Publisher Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI bly and Meeting of Texas Bishops a. m. esan Pastoral Center - Joint meet- Editor Peter N. Micale ([email protected]) September 22-26: Pastoral Au- October 11: Odessa, St. Eliza- ing of Presbyteral Council Meet- Layout The Talley Press ing and Diocesan Finance Council Production Kenneth Grimm dit of the Diocese of San Angelo beth Ann Seton - Confirmation at Published monthly with automatic circulation to parishioners in the Diocese of San Angelo September 27: Wall, St. 5:00 p.m. at 10:30 a.m. Presbyteral Council Subscription rate for all others: $10.00 per year Ambrose - Catholic Daughters of October 12-13: San Antonio - meeting at 1:00 p.m. THIRD CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT SAN ANGELO, TEXAS Printed by the San Angelo Standard-Times America 100th Anniversary Mass MACC Board Meeting A Scripps-Howard Company at 6:00 p.m. October 15: Odessa, St. Mary -

PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 2003 VOCATIONS dous amount of time, effort, matu- travel requires great caution nowa- rity, and commitment. It is always days. Doing volunteer work can be Vocation Circle helpful to develop a prayer life. an experience that stays with a per- Preparing to go to college takes son for many years to come. The time to make a selection, apply, and decision to look into the priesthood Hey, Seniors! What Are You then plan to go. Entering into the or religious life takes a leap of faith, work force is getting more and more hope, and love. All of these options difficult. Jobs you get early in your take time and are decisions in pro- Doing Next Year? work life can lead to new experi- cess. ences. Choose wisely if you have No matter which direction a by Fr. Tom Barley come with freedoms. While some get here. What will you do next options. The decision to get mar- person’s life goes in, take time to Congratulations to all high new students may look up to you, year? ried will be an eye-opener. This is make plans and preparations ahead school and college Seniors! You fi- you have to be a really good role Most seniors are making plans one of the most serious and life of time. It helps to get good guid- nally made it to the top of the class. model. You may expect your class for next year to go to college or changing decisions of a person’s ance from people you trust. It is You worked, studied, sweated, work to be easier, but you are get- find a job. Some will plan to get life. It is not a matter to be taken impossible to succeed without prayed, and worked some more to ting ready for some of the most im- married. A few seniors may be con- lightly. The couple should take a God’s grace. If a senior is thinking get where you are today. For most portant decisions in your life. What sidering taking time off to travel or very long time to explore their re- of looking into the priesthood or seniors this is no small accomplish- you say and do this year may be do volunteer work in an established lationship, communication skills, religious life, contact Fr. Tom Bar- ment. Be proud and continue to how others will see you for years to program. Even fewer may even be and areas where they need to grow. ley, JCL at the Diocesan Pastoral work toward the future. Enjoy the come. While it can be a time of fun, thinking about looking into a vo- They need to have a good under- Center, P.O. Box 1829, San Angelo, year! You may have a few new privi- it is also a time of preparation for cation to the priesthood or religious stand of the nature, duties, and ob- Texas 76902 or call 325-651-7500. leges, but responsibilities always next year. It took you four years to life. All of these require a tremen- ligations of marriage. Deciding to Enjoy the year! Oblate School of Theology Hires Leadership for Innovative Program for Priests by Fr. John Kemper dained to the Priesthood in 1985. upon priests from other countries earned a Doctor of Ministry degree A $1 million grant from the Lilly Among numerous pastoral assign- to serve in parishes across the from Jesuit School of Theology, Endowment, Inc. allows the Inter- ments, Fr. Dymowski served as For- United States. The yearlong intern- both in Berkeley, California. As a national Priest Internship to pro- mation Director for the Novices for ship will provide support structures Pastoral Associate for over thirty mote pastoral excellence in the the Trinitarians, recruiting novices and equip participants to adapt years, Sr. McLaughlin has been re- United States. directly from countries like Poland, their pastoral skills for their new sponsible for adult education for- San Antonio, January 24, 2003: Brazil, China and Mexico, as well setting. mation, religious education, parish Oblate School of Theology an- as recent immigrants from El Sal- Fr. Dymowski remarked that, administration seminarian supervi- nounced today that Fr. Thomas H. vador and Korea. “For almost 25 years my religious sion and workshops on communi- Dymowski, O.SS.T. and Sr. Nancy With a Masters of Divinity de- life and priestly ministry have been cation skills. McLaughlin, PBVM will direct the gree and a Graduate Certificate in shaped by an ongoing encounter Sr. McLaughlin expressed her International Priest Internship pro- Spirituality Studies from Washing- with Christ manifested within our excitement about joining the Inter- gram. Fr. Dymowski, currently the ton Theological Union, Fr. culturally diverse Church. Meeting national Priest Internship staff. “I Spiritual Director at Assumption Dymowski is currently completing the Lord in His People during ex- am very grateful to be part of this Fr. Thomas H. Dymowski, Seminary in San Antonio will serve a Doctor of Ministry degree at Ob- tended sojourns in Asia, Latin new program for International O.SS.T. as Director with Sr. McLaughlin, late School of Theology. America, and Europe has enriched Priests. This program is important currently Social Justice Coordina- Oblate School of Theology will my ministry here in the United to the Church in the United States tor for her congregation to serve as use the Lilly grant to implement States beyond all measure. I am ea- and for the International priest who Associate Director. the International Priest Internship. ger to befriend much needed priests wants to be a part of that Church.” The Oblate School of Theology The yearlong Internship will bring from other nations who are coming Sr. McLaughlin continued, “The received a grant of $1 million from participants to the Oblate School to join us here in our ministry. There International Priest Internship is a the Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of of Theology campus three times are challenges, of course, to find- blessing for the Diocese that uses a national program called “Sustain- during the year. The program ad- ing our way to a harmonious col- it, for the International priest, and ing Pastoral Excellence.” The pro- dresses the needs of international laboration, but the prospect of inch- for the People of God whom they gram is a new effort of the Endow- priests serving in parish ministry ing our way together toward God’s will serve.” ment to focus attention and energy in the United States. The remain- perfect Kingdom fills me with reli- Oblate School in Theology, on maintaining the high caliber of der of the year, the priest-intern will gious zeal for God’s future envi- founded and sponsored by the Mis- many of the country’s pastoral lead- be engaged in full-time parish min- sioned by the prophet Isaiah.” sionary Oblates of Mary Immacu- ers. istry within his host diocese. He will Sr. McLaughlin, the daughter of late is a Catholic graduate and pro- Fr. Dymowski, the grandson of continue his education with the use Irish immigrants, attended paro- fessional school that prepares Polish immigrants, was born and of on-line resources, assignments, chial schools in San Francisco. She individuals for pastoral ministry raised in a predominantly Polish and theological reflection. entered the Sisters of the Presenta- through academic study and super- American neighborhood in East With the growing diversity of tion making her final vows in 1962. vised practice. Baltimore. He entered the Order of the Catholic Church in the U.S. and With a Masters of Arts in Theology Sr. Nancy McLaughlin, the Most Holy Trinity the shortage of priest native voca- from the Graduate Theological (See related story page eight.) PBVM (Trinitarians) in 1979 and was or- tion, there is a growing reliance Union (GTU), Sr. McLaughlin

SEPTEMBER 2003 PAGE 3 DIOCESE Creating An Atmosphere Of Sowers Of God’s Safety For Our Schools Peace by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI themselves. 10. Offer extended day pro- [Theme for Catechetical Sunday, September 21, 2003] In the aftermath of the tragedies I share with you here from the grams for children. of Columbine and other schools, February, 2002 edition of 11. Promote good citizenship by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI and September 11, we will perhaps Communicare thirteen characteris- and character. The theme for the annual Catechetical Sunday, celebrated this never again experience the same tics of a process that will help to 12. Identify problems and assess year on September 21, 2003, is “Sowers of God’s Peace/Sembradores sense of safety and security as we develop safe schools: progress toward solutions. de la Paz de Dios.” This theme offers comfort and hope to those in did before these horrendous events. 1. Focus on academic achieve- 13. Support students in making catechetical ministry and reminds us to look to the coming of the As a result of these tragedies, our ment. the transition to adult life and the Reign of God in its fullness, in which love will prevail above all schools and nation have changed 2. Involve families in meaning- workplace. else. profoundly. When society changes, ful ways. If a school wishes to improve its As a people of hope preparing to celebrate Catechetical Sunday schools and our nation’s youth mir- 3. Develop links to the commu- climate of caring and make schools in our Diocese this year, we believe the Lord will help our seedsowing ror these changes. nity. safer, it is important to promote the efforts so that the Word will take root, blossom and spread. My prayer Today we need to adapt to these 4. Emphasize positive relation- resiliency of students. The more is that all the people of our Diocese will be filled with strength and changing times, and all agencies ships among students and staff. resilient students are, the less likely hope as we continue to try to do Christ’s work of bringing the Gos- of society need to work together to 5. Discuss safety issues openly. they are to respond in problematic pel into a world that needs a true and lasting peace. create a safe atmosphere where our 6. Treat students with equal re- ways. Factors that promote resil- I am deeply grateful to all the catechists, to all the teachers of students can be taught and where spect. iency are (a) developing meaning- religious education, in our Diocese who generously offer their teach- they can learn. Creating safe 7. Create ways for students to ful connections and promoting par- ing gifts and witness to help our people, especially our youth, to schools is a process. This requires share their concerns. ticipation of all students, (b) come to know better Christ and the beautiful teachings of our Catholic the commitment of all stakehold- 8. Help children feel safe ex- fostering a climate of caring and Church. I express my gratitude to all of them, and especially to ers, including school administra- pressing their feelings. support, and (c) establishing high Sisters Joan Markus, Hilda Marotta and Adelina Garcia, and those tors, faculty, parents, law enforce- 9. Have a procedure in place for expectations. who serve with them in our Diocesan Office of Religious Education ment, the business community, the reporting children who potentially and Formation. church, and most of all, the students are abused or neglected. National Priesthood A Call To Pray The Rosary [The closing of the Year of the Rosary] by Bishop Michael Pfeifer on October 7, the special Feast of praying of the Living Rosary with Sunday As we enter into the Third Mil- the Holy Rosary, I ask every parish children.] All the other parishes of by Bishop Michael Pfeifer lennium, our Holy Father has pre- of our Diocese to gather at 7:00 pm the Abilene Deanery are asked to My dear sisters and brothers in Christ of the Diocese of San Angelo: sented for our reflection the impor- to pray the Rosary as a community. pray the Living Rosary with chil- Recently I have sent the following memo to all the priests and pastoral tance of the devotion of the Rosary I am asking that we have “Rosary dren participating on October 7, coordinators of our Diocese declaring Sunday, October 26, 2003 as Na- in his inspiring apostolic letter-The Rallies” in our larger cities on Oc- 2003 at 7:00 pm.. tional Priesthood Sunday. In a most special way, I encourage all of our Rosary of the Virgin Mary. In this tober 7, 2003 as we did in May. Midland/Odessa Deanery: On people, but especially our Pastoral Councils, to take time to reflect on letter, the Pope proclaims the Year The Rosary Rallies in our larger October 7.2003, at 7:00 pm, St. positive ways to support our priests who face many difficulties in these of the Rosary, which began in Oc- cities, bringing together several Ann’s Church in Midland will host trying times. Prayer and affirmation are two of the greatest gifts we can give tober, 2002, and will end on Octo- parishes at one church will be cel- a Rosary Rally with the praying of our priests. I am asking that a priest support group be formed in each parish ber 7, 2003. ebrated at the following times: the Living Rosary with the children to pray regularly for our priests and to reflect on particular ways of affirm- As we soon bring to a close the San Angelo Deanery: On Octo- participating from all churches of ing our priests. I am deeply grateful to all my brother priests for their good beautiful Year of the Rosary, we are ber 7, 2003, the Feast of the Holy the city of Midland. reminded of the Pope’s message of Rosary, I will lead a Rosary Rally The Rosary Rally with the pray- see “PRIESTHOOD” page eleven the importance to pray the Rosary with the praying of the Living Ro- ing of the Living Rosary with chil- for many intentions but especially sary with children which will be dren participating will be cel- Our Lady of Guadalupe for peace and for families, above held at Cathedral Church of the ebrated with the parishes of the city all “to rediscover the Rosary as a Sacred Heart at 7:00 pm. This will of Odessa on October 7, 2003 at Catholic Church means to immerse one’s self in con- bring together all the parishes of 7:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church in templation of the mystery of Christ the city of San Angelo. On the same Odessa. The other churches in the Courthouse Lawn - Eldorado, TX who is our peace.” day throughout the deanery, the Deanery are asked to have a Living In his prophetic letter, our Holy Living Rosary with children par- Rosary service with children par- Father has presented the Rosary to ticipating will be prayed in all the ticipating on October 7, 2003 at Fall Festival us in a new light and offered it to us churches of the deanery at 7:00 pm. 7:00 pm. Sunday, September 14 once again as a most precious Abilene Deanery: On October May the praying of the Rosary means to aid us as we live our dis- 7, 2003, [the city of Abilene has by each one of us bring peace to Food • Games • Cake Walk • Auction cipleship of Jesus Christ. He has requested to have the Rosary Rally our world and may it remind us of enriched this prayer by adding the on a Sunday evening, October 5, at the protection of Mary for all of our Country Store • Live Entertainment five Mysteries of Light. 5:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church. families. To close the Year of the Rosary, This Rosary Rally will include the PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 2003 DIOCESE June 3, gives a concrete example. It addresses the attempt to legiti- In Memoriam: Virtuous Democracy mize gay marriage, and, after re- by Fr. Frank Pavone als, but of nations. “All authority viewing why such attempts violate Priests for Life has been given to me, both in the moral law, tells Catholic politi- Deacon Bill Smith The last nine months have seen heaven and on earth” (Mt. 28:18). cians that it is immoral for them to by Father Mark Woodruff two brief but strong documents This does not deny the proper au- vote for the recognition of homo- Deacon Bill Smith, faithful deacon at Sacred Heart Parish in Abilene from the Vatican containing some tonomy of the state, nor is it a call sexual unions. for more than 25 years, died last June. As a former pastor of Sacred direct messages to Catholic politi- for building a theocracy. There are Some politicians responded that Heart, I would like to pay tribute to him and his devoted wife, Dolly, cians. certain things that the state prop- the Pope is trying to interfere with who survives him. [Of course, all the right things erly does, and others that the Church democracy. On the contrary, the William R. Smith was a member of the first deacon class of our dio- are said, but these documents do properly does. But both are subject Pope is promoting democracy. As cese. From the day of his ordination in 1976, he exemplified all that the not reach their intended audience to God and the norms of morality he wrote in The Gospel of Life, deaconate stands for, particularly service to the poor. on their own. You and I have a role that He has built into creation. “[T]he value of democracy stands Along with his wife Dolly, he was extremely active in Abilene’s pro- to play. Without waiting for our In our day, of course, the ques- or falls with the values which it life, anti-abortion movement and used every opportunity to witness to bishop, pastor, or anyone else, we tion asked is, “Whose God? Whose embodies and promotes” (#70). the value of life. In the Sunday and weekday “Prayers of the Faithful” should personally and directly de- morality?” The question implies Henry Hyde expressed the same he led as a deacon, he never failed to pray “for the ending of the scourge liver these documents to those who that we can’t tell the difference be- truth this way: “To have a virtuous of abortion.” He and Dolly were active in the Pregnancy Counseling need to read them — after, of course, tween fundamental rights and kingdom it is enough perhaps to Center, providing information, advice and even financial assistance to reading them carefully ourselves. wrongs. While upholding religious have a virtuous king, but you can- pregnant women choosing to carry their babies to full term. They can be obtained at freedom, we reject the idea that ev- not have a successful democracy At Sacred Heart, Deacon Bill served faithfully at the altar and par- www.priestsforlife.org/ ery concept about life, marriage, without a virtuous people” (Heri- ticipated in many other aspects of the parish’s activities. On many occa- magisteriumvatican.htm ]. family, justice and peace is equal. tage Lecture #673, July 19, 2000). sions, the four pastors of Sacred Heart under whom he served benefited The first of these documents is And this is the point of this “Doc- Democracy means we govern our- from his wise advice. When the parish constructed its education build- the “Doctrinal Note on some ques- trinal Note” from the Vatican. It’s a selves, and we can’t govern our- ing in 1994, the multipurpose meeting room was named “the Bill and tions regarding the Participation of good news flash that we as human selves if we can’t tell the difference Dolly Smith Room” as a tribute to Bill and his wife. Catholics in Political Life.” You beings have not lost the ability to between what is good for us and As a young man, Deacon Bill Smith served as a pilot in World War II. can usually find a message in the tell right from wrong. Politicians, what can destroy us. What we need After the war, he continued his career in the U.S. Air Force until retiring date on which these Vatican docu- especially Catholics, are not per- is virtuous democracy — a self- in the 1960’s. He worked for the Prudential Insurance Company until ments are issued, and this one is mitted to take refuge in a “your governing people free to strive for offering his diaconal services full time to the parish. He continued to dated on the Feast of Christ the truth is as good as my truth” and do what is right. serve even after a hearing loss due to his World War II service made King (November 24, 2002). Jesus mindset. Incidentally, June 3 is a feast of participating on meetings somewhat uncomfortable. Christ is Lord not only of individu- The second document, issued on a group of martyrs. Sacred Heart Parish and indeed the entire Diocese of San Angelo has lost a good and faithful servant! Odessa Women To other Christian denominations. you that long-awaited letter that never came. When I made mistakes, Study Bible Workbooks, videos and discus- Ethics and Integrity for Church Personnel your understanding carried me on. Odessa, TX – More than 75 sion will comprise the class time. May the years ahead bring you and Catholic women and non-Catho- Home study and homework are your families much joy and peace.” lic friends have registered for the also part of the program. Whether you stick with a job for Diocese of San Angelo Women’s Bible Study to begin at For more information, women are forty years, or try several career St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish www.san-angelo-diocese.org invited to call St. Elizabeth’s at paths, work, like life, is what you here in September. The program 432-367-4657. make of it. Make the most of your- will take place on Wednesday self. Report concerns or questions to Victim Assistance Coordinator: evenings from 6:00 to 7:30. For a free copy of the Christo- Confidential: 325-651-7500 FAX:325-651-6688 The Women’s Bible Study will use WORKPLACE pher News Note, DECIDE FOR from page twelve [email protected] Beth Moore’s in-depth bible YOURSELF, write: The study, “Breaking Free: Making ones away from home. I have sor- Christophers, 12 East 48th Street, Report abuse of minors to: State of Texas 800-252-5400 Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life,” rowed when some received letters New York, NY 10017; or e-mail: and will last 13 weeks. Winter and of bad news. I have anticipated with [email protected] a spring sessions are planned for St. Therese Catholic Church 2004. Immaculate Conception Organizing the study are St. Annual Festival Elizabeth parishioners Angie Fall Festival, Knickerbocker, TX Mijares and Marian White. Both Sunday, September 21 attended similar bible studies, Sunday, Sept 28 KC Hall, 3636 N. Bryant Blvd, San Angelo along with other women from the Brisket & Sausage Lunch 11 AM - 4 PM Catholic community, at a local Country Store • Games • Auctions Baptist church when they real- Adults $6.00, Child $3.50 ized a study at St. Elizabeth’s BBQ Brisket & German Sausage Dinner Church would be a good idea. Auction • Games • Entertainment Served From 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. The study is open to Catholic Music by Old Dogs ... New Licks women from all Permian Basin (formerly “The Old Hat Band”) Adults/Drive Through $6.00, Child $3.00 parishes as well as members of

SEPTEMBER 2003 PAGE 5 DIOCESE St. Stephen’s Church Dedicated By Bishop Pfeifer by Peter N. Micale On Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at 6:00 pm Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, Bishop of the San Angelo Diocese dedicated the beautiful new St. Stephen’s Church, located at the corner of Mark Lane and Neely in Midland, TX. The Church is large enough to seat 1,000 worshippers. The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Stephen’s in Midland had its birth in early 1979. The first organizational meeting to create the new parish was held in the cafeteria of St. Ann’s School. After many delays due to financial setbacks in the economy, groundbreaking occurred for a new church on Sunday, June 30, 2002. At first, Sunday Mass was celebrated at Alamo Junior High School, and weekday Mass was celebrated at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, until a multipurpose building was built in 1984, and it has been the site for Mass ever since. At the groundbreaking, Bishop Pfeifer said: “This is a long awaited moment, and we need to celebrate this event with a spirit of gratitude and hope. All of us together thank the good Lord for letting us arrive at this important historical date.” The architect for the project is Rod Roberts, and the general contractor is N. C. Sturgeon, LP. The cost of the project is just over $2,000,000. One of the most noticeable features of the new church is the brilliance of the stained glass panels. The Bell Tower is a gift from St. Stephen’s Knights of Columbus Council # 12657 as a pledge of their devotion to the Mother of God in memory of abortion victims.

Photos of St. Stephen’s Church Dedication. Above, St. Stephen’s Choir accompanied by Lone Star Brass. (Photos courtesy Mary Hardin.)

PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 2003 DIOCESE Bishop Dedicates New Church In San Angelo by Peter N. Micale second phase in the development McKinney Metal Smith shop of San Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, of the parish took place—the con- Angelo. The Baptismal font is lo- and Father Charles Greenwell, the struction of a permanent church for cated just inside the main entrance pastor of Holy Angels Church, dedi- the congregation. The new church of the church and cannot be missed cated the new church of Holy An- was completed in August 1982 upon entering. The Daily Mass gels Parish in San Angelo at the with the church being dedicated on Chapel is located in the rear of the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, August August 15, 1982. church, behind the main altar and 10, 2003. Bishop Pfeifer blessed Now, almost 21 years later, a new behind a wall of glass with etched the new altar and the interior of the church was dedicated and it will be angels created by artist Regina Tho- Church with holy oils, incense and able to accommodate 1,000 wor- mas of Austin, Texas. prayer. shipers. The new church is a 3.6 The new church is part of an The main entrance of the new million dollar construction project. overall 4.3 million dollar construc- church, situated next to the Angelo The architect was Bob Zentner, the tion project that will also convert Catholic School campus, is at 2309 general contractor was Templeton the old church building into an A&M Ave. and is on the corner Construction, and the project man- Education and Recreation Center where A&M Ave. crosses SAC Ave. ager was Herb Straach. Both for the youth of the parish. The new Holy Angels church is Zentner and Straach are parishio- the third house of worship for the ners of Holy Angels. Holy Angels parish. With the growth The beautiful Tremonte Angel of San Angelo following World War stained glass windows have been II, there was a need for a fourth moved from the old church and Catholic parish and it was to be lo- placed in the exterior walls of the cated in the southwest section of new church. Designed and the growing city. At the end of Janu- copywrited by Sister Mary Peter ary 1960, ground was broken for Tremonte, OP, of the Studio the “Holy Angels School and Par- Domenico of San Antonio, and ex- ish” on the land purchased by the ecuted under Sister’s direction by Amarillo Diocese at A&M and Ox- the Conrad Schmitt Studios of Mil- ford Avenues. By the fall of 1960, waukee, Wisconsin, the twelve win- the buildings were sufficiently con- dows portray angels from the New structed to open their doors for the Testament and the Eucharist lit- first students to attend the new urgy. school. The school’s gymnasium Two other significant features of was decorated to serve as a church. the new church are a Daily Mass Holy Angels was given the status Chapel that seats approximately 60 of a “mission” of Sacred Heart Par- worshipers, and which contains the ish. tabernacle for the entire church. A By the following year, the mis- unique and one of a kind Baptis- sion had grown sufficiently to be mal font was created by artist Roger designated a parish. Later in the Allen of the San Angelo Chicken Photos by Peter N. Micale and Stephen Talley. year, Holy Angels became a part of Farm Art Center, and it contains a the newly established Diocese of huge copper bowl that was crafted San Angelo. By the late 1970’s, the by Mitzi McKinney of the

SEPTEMBER 2003 PAGE 7 OF INTEREST The International Catholic Daughter Priest Internship Anniversaries Begins at Oblate Observed by Ester Tobin A state-wide retreat and celebration of the Catholic Daughters of the School of Theology Americas 100th national and the 94th Texas CDA anniversaries will be San Antonio – Oblate School of held on the week end of October 3-5 in Sugar Land, Texas, announced Theology welcomed the first group Dee Scheetz, state regent of Austin. of priests enrolled in the Interna- Theme is “Women of Faith, Celebrating 100 Years of Service.” Activi- tional Priest Internship. This pro- ties begin Friday with registration at the St. Theresa Community Center gram is under the direction of Fr. from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by the opening mass at 7 p.m. celebrated by the Tom Dymowski, O.SS.T. and Sr. Most Rev. Gregory Aymond, CDA State chaplain at St. Theresa Church. Nancy McLaughlin, PBVM. The The State Regent will welcome every one and Father Don Ruppert, state International Priest Internship (IPI) clergy consultant, will present the CDA history. is an innovative program for priests Saturday’s agenda begins with registration at 8 a.m. Presentation talks from outside the United States who will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a lunch break at noon. The afternoon seek to translate their pastoral skills session includes reconciliation prayers, confessions, and a mass at 5 into effective ministry here in the p.m. at the church followed by a memorial to all deceased CDA mem- United States. This program is par- bers. Retreat ends with a mass at 9 a.m. at the Community Center. tially funded by the Indianapolis- The first CDA court was established in 1903 in Utica, New York, by based Lilly Endowment Inc. the Knights of Columbus. The first court in Texas, Mother Court Maria through a grant proposed by Ob- Galante #215 was instituted in 1908 in Austin. late School of Theology in collabo- Duchess Collins of Sugar Land, immediate past state regent of the ration with the Archdiocese of San Texas state court, is the retreat chairman. Antonio and the Mexican Ameri- priest engages in ministry in his tending the summer session at Ob- A nation-wide 100th anniversary celebration mass is scheduled in can Cultural Center (MACC). parish throughout the year, the on- late School of Theology, the inter- Washington, D.C. at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Oc- Nine priests participated in the line instruction will help him meet national priests joined parishioners tober 18 at 5 p.m. Dee Scheets, state regent, said that the 100th Anniver- July session. These priests are from the challenges of priestly ministry of San Fernando Cathedral in San sary celebration mass held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on India, Nigeria, Mexico, Vietnam, within the US context. This on-line Antonio for the celebration of the June 22 attracted 2,500 members, 29 from Texas. and El Salvador. The internship coursework, via the internet, will Eucharist. After Mass, Archbishop runs for nine months and includes focus particular emphases on the Patrick Flores invited the priests for Holy Family Abilene FallFest a total of six weeks of campus in- international priests preaching breakfast to celebrate their pres- struction during three sessions, su- skills needed within the US. ence in the Archdiocese and their pervised ministry in the host-dio- participation in the International Saturday, October 4 cese and on-line learning. As the On Sunday, July 13th, while at- Priest Internship. 5410 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene Young Neighbors In Action Follow Up Noon to 10:00 PM Full day of Fun, Food and by Sister Adelina Garcia, OSF people expressed a desire to con- to look for ways to invite others to After returning from El Paso this tinue looking for opportunities to learn about social justice and how Fellowship for the entire family past July five youth and two adults reach out to others and ways to to serve among the poor and needy. gathered to reflect on their experi- change their lifestyles to better re- The youth that participated to benefit the building fund. ence with Young Neighbors in Ac- flect good stewardship. “We take were Doreen Aguirre, Brianna tion. On August 2 they came to- so much for granted.” “I’m so Pribyla and Jason Pribyla (St. gether with Sisters Hilda Marotta blessed and didn’t realize it.” “I Isidore, Lenora), Alex Figueroa and Adelina Garcia to share what need to re-look at my closet. I have (Good Shepherd, Crane), and St. Lawrence Catholic Church they had seen, heard and felt while too much.” These were some of the Natalee Rodiguez (St. Margaret, Fall Festival serving among the poor along the comments shared during our dis- Big Lake). Their adult mentors, U.S./Mexico border. Everyone cussion. Brenda Maiman (Holy Angels, San Garden City, TX came back on fire with enthusiasm Because of the desire to stay Angelo) and Minerva Garza (St. and a desire to continue serving. connected with social outreach Isidore, Lenora) were also present. Sunday, October 5 These immersion experiences they were invited to consider rep- They will be making a presenta- are not about bringing God to resenting our diocese at the NCYC tion of their experience at the Di- BBQ Brisket Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. people, but rather about discover- Congress in Houston this coming ocesan Youth Event on October 25, Auction • Children’s Games • Bingo ing God in other realities. Both the November. The Congress this year 2003. served and the server experience a will focus on Social Justice. After German Sausage • Arts & Crafts • Dance change in their lives. Our young the congress they will meet again

PAGE 8 SEPTEMBER 2003 EDUCATION Renew Implementation Diocesan Youth Event (Grades 9 - 12 only) Continues Theme: Navigating The Waters by S. Hilda Marotta, O.S.F. San Angelo Convention Center The RENEW implementation Saturday, October 25, 2003 process continues. Recently 193 participants attended the training 9:30 am – 8:00 pm session for the facilitators of the Cost: $15.00 (postmarked by Oct. 11, 2003) small communities. $18.00 (postmarked after Oct. 11, 2003) Deacon Michael Hanly and (Includes refreshments, supper, mass, dance, Manuel Hernandez from RENEW International facilitated the train- t-shirt. Bring a sack lunch.) ing sessions. These sessions were provided in both English and Span- Keynote Speaker: Sister Mary ish in each deanery. Fagan, SHSp. Sister Mary is pres- RENEW (Spiritual Renewal for ently serving in the Vocation Of- the 21st Century) is a three-year fice of the Archdiocese of San An- spiritual renewal process to assist tonio. She is a Sister of the parishes develop a closer relation- Congregation of the Holy Ghost. ship with Christ, to make an adult Fr. Joe Uecker (second from right) conducts the Training for Small A native of San Antonio, she has Community Facilitators at St. Francis Church in the Abilene deanery. commitment to Jesus as central in worked with youth in Louisiana (Photo by S. Hilda Marotta, O.S.F.) their lives and to open them to the and Texas. She has a vibrant per- power of the Holy Spirit so that they RENEW, call S. Hilda - RENEW tember 14, 2003. (The Sunday is to sonality and is a dynamic pre- become more authentic witnesses. Coordinator at 325-651-7500. sign-up for participation in Small senter. For more information about RENEW Sign-Up Sunday, Sep- Christian Community experience.) See your parish Coordinator of Youth Ministry for more informa- Safe Environment Program tion and registration. by S. Hilda Marotta, O.S.F. parents, civil authorities, educators session provided assistance with On August 12, 2003, Directors/ and community organizations to the implementation of the curricu- Coordinators of Religious Educa- provide education and training for lum at the parish/mission level. tion/Coordinators of Youth Minis- children, youth, parents, ministers, This curriculum is designed to pre- Odessa’s Catholic try, Principals and Teachers partici- educators, and others about ways vent child and teen sexual abuse pated in the Safe Environment to make and maintain a safe envi- through education as an empower- Curriculum Training Session at St. ronment for children. Dioceses will ment tool. School Welcomes New Mary’s Parish in San Angelo. Mary make clear to clergy and all mem- Ms. Lentz also provided a Pro- Lentz, author of the Parent Guide: bers of the community the standards gram for Parents on August 11, 2003 Preventing Child Sexual Abuse of conduct for clergy and other per- at St. Mary’s. This session also Principal and the Child Sexual Abuse Pre- sons in positions of trust with re- served as a training session for par- by Fr. Mark Woodruff vention Curriculum was the pre- gard to sexual abuse”. (Charter 12) ish/mission trainers who will then School Administrator senter for the day. (p.22) provide a program for parents at the ODESSA, TX. – St. Mary’s Central Catholic School began its 2003/ The Diocesan Policy on Ethics Each parish/mission received a parish/mission level. 2004 school year on August 12. An enlarged enrollment of 181, highest and Integrity states: “Dioceses will set (grades K-12) of the curriculum Additional workshops will be in five years, filled the school’s nine grade levels (pre-K-3 through 6th establish “safe environment” pro- to be implemented in the parish for provided in each deanery for the grade). grams. They will cooperate with children and youth. The training designated parish trainer who will St. Mary’s also welcomed a new principal, Mrs. Mary Louise Jaramillo, be presenting the Program for Par- who replaces Mr. H. T. Sanchez, now working in the Dallas area. ents. All workshops are scheduled Mrs. Jaramillo comes to St. Mary’s after many years of service in the from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Ector County Independent School District. A long-time teacher, she was St. Patrick’s Catholic Church principal of Goldsmith Elementary School from 1994 to 1998. Abilene Deanery The new principal holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Uni- Fall Festival Sept 16-IHM, Sweetwater versity of Albuquerque and a Masters of Arts Degree in Elementary Edu- Brady, TX • Sunday, Oct. 5 Sept 18-Holy Family, Abilene cation from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. An all-school Mass was celebrated on Friday, August 15, the feast of Midland/Odessa Deanery the Assumption of Mary, the school’s patroness. In late September, Bishop Turkey & Dressing / German Sausage Meal Sept 11-Sacred Heart, McCamey Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, is scheduled to celebrate Mass for the students Sept 18-St. Mary, Odessa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $6 Adult, $3 Child and visit the classes. Sept 25-St Stephens, Midland Country Store • Auction • Cake Walk This is the forty-fourth year of St. Mary’s School, and it continues to San Angelo Deanery hold a special place in the Catholic community. The school’s enroll- Games • Silent Auction Sept 11-Pastoral Center ment is not limited to Catholics. A number of Protestant and Moslem Sept 18-St Charles, Eden students also attend the culturally diverse institution.

SEPTEMBER 2003 PAGE 9 HOLY FATHER New Photo Exhibit of Pope John Paul II Washington, DC – Pope John The photographs, many of which A sea of colorful confetti show- the top of Mount Sinai during his sponsored by the Cultural Center to Paul II is the inspiring subject of a have never been seen before, were ers the Holy Father in his Pope-mo- historic trip to the Holy Land in celebrate the Pope’s Silver Jubilee. series of four exclusive exhibits of selected from the archives of bile in Brazil, 1980. In this photo 2000. Pope John Paul II’s trip to the An upcoming book from the Cul- Vatican photographs opening Sep- L’Osservatore Romano, the Vatican’s the Pope joyously greets the people Holy Land was yet another impor- tural Center also entitled At the Al- tember 10 at the museums at the official newspaper. of Belo Horizante where he received tant and very personal pilgrimage tar of the World will be published in Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The first exhibit, At the Altar of a rapturous welcome. At the time of for him. The image of Mount Sinai November 2003. Other planned The first exhibit, which runs through the World: Faith’s Great Mystery, his visit, half of the population of recalls the covenant between events include lectures, a music con- January 25, 2004, launches a year- looks at the entire encyclical and Brazil was under the age of 25. The Yahweh and his people Israel. cert, and the dedication of a long celebration of the 25th anni- gives a broad view of the Pope’s, and Pope has always looked to youth as In his letter, the Pope relates the Children’s International Peace Gar- versary of the pontificate of Pope in turn, the Church’s teaching about the future of the church. When he Covenant of Mount Sinai to the Last den. John Paul II. the Holy Eucharist. The Catholic offered a Mass for the youth of Bra- Supper and the new messianic com- Admission to the Pope John Paul The exhibit series, At the Altar of Church teaches that the Eucharistic zil, he encouraged them to be filled munity. “By offering them his body II Cultural Center is by donation and the World, takes its title and theme sacrifice, the memorial of the death with hope and “to construct a just, and his blood as food, Christ myste- group fee. Please call 202-635-5475 from Pope John Paul II’s latest en- and resurrection of the Lord, is the free and prosperous society in which riously involved [the Apostles] in the for group information. Hours are cyclical, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, summit and source of all worship and one and all will be able to enjoy the sacrifice which would be completed Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. illustrating the Holy Father’s devo- Christian life. This lasting memorial benefits of progress.” later on Calvary. By analogy with Sunday noon -5 p.m. Parking is free. tion to the Eucharist. was instituted by Christ on Holy In the encyclical, the Holy Fa- the Covenant of Mount Sinai … For more information call 202-635- In his encyclical, Pope John Paul Thursday, the eve of his passion and ther expresses how faith shapes cul- Jesus at the Last Supper laid the foun- 5400 or visit www.jp2cc.org. II refers to the cosmic character of death. ture: “In my numerous pastoral vis- dations of the new messianic com- The museums at the Pope John the Eucharist: “I have been able to Each image in the exhibit relates its I have seen, throughout the world, munity, the People of the New Cov- Paul II Cultural Center provide a celebrate Holy Mass in chapels built to a particular section of the encyc- the great vitality which the celebra- enant.” dynamic environment in which visi- along mountain paths, on lakeshores lical while at the same time it carries tion of the Eucharist can have when Three additional exhibits will fur- tors of all ages and denominations and seacoasts; I have celebrated it its own, historical and intriguing marked by the forms, styles and sen- ther illustrate Pope John Paul II’s en- engage in an intriguing exploration on altars built in stadiums and in city story. sibilities of different cultures. By ad- cyclical on the Eucharist; each ex- of faith and culture. Through tech- squares. . . .This varied scenario of For example, one of the first pho- aptation to the changing conditions hibit will take on a specific theme of nology, art exhibitions, and cultural celebrations of the Eucharist has tos shows the Holy Father at an out- of time and place, the Eucharist of- the encyclical and show how the programs, visitors explore spiritual- given me a powerful experience of door altar in Portugal in 1982. While fers sustenance not only to individu- Holy Father has lived the teaching ity and culture, learn about the faith its universal and, so to speak, cos- the photograph is of the Holy Father als but to entire peoples, and it shapes in the encyclical. of others, and engage in inspirational mic character. Yes, cosmic! Because incensing an altar during mass be- cultures inspired by Christianity.” The photo exhibits, which will activities designed to put their faith even when it is celebrated on the fore an immense crowd it recalls a The Holy Father prays in the wil- run through November 7, 2004, are into action in their everyday lives. humble altar of a country church, the very personal pilgrimage for Pope derness of Canada, 1984. In this the centerpiece of several events Eucharist is always in some way cel- John Paul II. photo we see Pope John Paul II pray- ebrated on the altar of the world. It He was shot in 1981 on the anni- ing the Rosary in the wilderness of unites heaven and earth. It embraces versary of the first vision of Mary to Canada. The photo highlights two Sacred Heart Catholic Church and permeates all creation.” the children in Fatima. One year af- important themes of the Pope’s life: While the Eucharist is celebrated ter the assassination attempt, John devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Festival on the altar of the world, the Cultural Paul II went to Fatima to give thanks and taking time to pray. Center’s exhibit series honors Pope to Our Lady of Fatima as he believed In the encyclical, the Pope relates Sunday, October 19 John Paul II and his extraordinary that Mary protected him during the the Eucharist to Mary in this way: 201 San Saba St., Coleman, Texas 25 years of ministry of celebrating assassination attempt. The bullet is “At the Annunciation, Mary con- the Eucharist at the altar of the world now in the crown of the statue of our ceived the Son of God in the physi- Mexican Dinner – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as Bishop of Rome and shepherd of Lady of Fatima. cal reality of his body and blood, the Church. The images bring to life Other photographs that make thus anticipating within herself what Silent Auction • Crafts & Plants • Bingo the Holy Father’s words and his insightful connections to Pope John to some degree happens sacramen- Cake Walk • Games • Horseshoe Tourn. pastoral ministry; at the same time Paul II’s thoughts on the Eucharist tally in every believer who receives, they present a stunning panorama of while relating an actual event under the signs of bread and wine, Train Rides for Kids • Concessions his extraordinary pontificate. include: the Lord’s body and blood.” The Holy Father views fireworks during celebrations to mark the be- St. Boniface Catholic Church ginning of the Third Millennium. St. Ambrose & Holy Family While reflecting on the hopes and Fall Festival, Olfen, TX dreams which the dawn of the Third 64th Annual Festival Millennium inspired in the hearts of Sunday, Oct 12 people, we recall Pope John Paul II’s Sunday, October 19 Turkey & Sausage Lunch 11 AM - 2 PM words about the hope which the Eu- In Wall, TX • Theme: Wild Wall West charist imparts. “The Eucharist is a Adults/Plates to Go $6.00, Child $3.00 straining towards the goal, a foretaste Turkey & Sausage Dinner 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Games • Entertainment of the fullness of joy promised by Wild Wall West Show • Bingo Christ; it is in some way the antici- Auction 1 PM • Candy Drop 3 PM pation of heaven, the ‘pledge of fu- Auction • Games • The Market To Reserve Sausage call 915-732-4445 by Sept 28 ture glory.’” The Holy Father gazes out from American Indian & Ft. Concho Living History

PAGE 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 HOLY FATHER John Paul II’s New Book Of Intentions Of The Holy Poetry Father For September WASHINGTON, DC – The Po- General – The countries suffering because of war, terrorism, and etry of John Paul II -Roman Trip- violence. That these countries may find the way of reconciliation, tych: Meditations, his new book of concord, and peace. poetic meditations, will be pub- Mission – The Christian communities of Central Asia. That those lished September 5 in a limited edi- who dwell among other religious traditions may be committed to tion of 125,000 copies, according spreading the Good News of the Kingdom through their faith. to an announcement by USCCB Publishing, the official publisher tions in the United States. To be 25th anniversary of his election as of the United States Conference of published in both English (100,000 Pope on October 16. It is one of the Catholic Bishops (USCCB). copies) and Spanish (25,000 cop- longest pontificates in history and Widely regarded as his spiritual ies), the hardcover book includes the most prolific. The Pope has is- last testament, The Poetry of John full-color artwork from the Vatican sued 13 encyclicals, preached in Paul II - Roman Triptych: Medita- Museums and several pages of the five continents on his 100 trips tions contains three new poems, the Pope’s original handwritten text. outside the Vatican, released a first written and published during An English version of Pope John Paul II’s book of poetry was Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has writ- prayer CD, and written several best published this summer after being released in Polish earlier in the his pontificate. The Holy Father year. “Roman Triptych” includes his personal meditations on the ten a Presentation. An audio edi- selling books. uses powerful images from nature, world and its future. (CNS) tion is also planned. USCCB Pub- The Poetry of John Paul II Ro- art, and Scripture as the framework lishing is launching the publication man Triptych: Meditations With a for his Roman Triptych, a moun- and end of human life and all cre- the bestselling Catechism of the of The Poetry of John Paul II - Ro- Presentation by Cardinal Joseph tain stream, the Sistine chapel, and ation. He also ponders on the be- Catholic Church and owner of the man Triptych: Meditations with an Ratzinger Includes full-color art- the story of Abraham and Isaac. ginning and end of his own time as New American Bible, is the exclu- extensive advertising and promo- work from the Vatican Museums Throughout the trio of poems, he Pope. sive publisher of The Poetry of John tion campaign. and several pages of the Pope’s reflects on God as the beginning USCCB Publishing, publisher of Paul II - Roman Triptych: Medita- Pope John Paul II will mark the original handwritten text. PROTECTING sions for parents at the parish level. and the considerable resources that grally connected. tion and faithfulness. I personally Already, we have heard are being provided, will create a On this Sunday, I ask you to beg appreciate their faithful witness and from page one grumblings by parents questioning safe environment and protect God’s our people to pray for all the priests service. Pfeifer to complete the background why they are being asked to par- children. The Bishop has often said, of the world, but especially for the The stress and strain of the past checks and training session atten- ticipate. Is there any more impor- that if we are able to protect just priests of our Diocese and of our couple of years has taken its toll on dance by current employees and tant responsibility, other that feed- one child, then the entire program country. I also encourage you in an- priests and the Catholic faithful of volunteers, will have passed. Per- ing and clothing our children and will be well worth it. ticipation of this Sunday, to form in our country. Priesthood Sunday is a sons who were scheduled to have grandchildren, than providing a LET US ALL GET BEHIND each parish a priest support group splendid way to move to a more posi- regular contact with minors, in safe environment for them in the THIS MOST IMPORTANT PRO- that could meet periodically to pray tive future. On this Sunday, or on a whatever existing parish program, home, at school, in church, on GRAM. for our priests and to look at ways of day near this Sunday, I would en- and have not as yet fulfilled all the school or church outings, and all more actively helping our priests in courage that each parish have a Holy requirements of this most necessary the myriad of other places where PRIESTHOOD their personal lives and in their min- Hour with exposition of the Blessed program, must be kept out of these they go? We cannot abrogate our istry. Sacrament to pray for our priests, for parish programs. Makeup train- responsibility and hope that teach- from page four The recent difficulties in our our deacons, for our seminarians, and ing sessions are being scheduled ers, police, ministers, or whoever service and for the beautiful witness Church have diminished the appre- for more vocations to priesthood and for new employees and volunteers else will describe what sexual abuse they give as ordained followers of ciation of the great gift of priesthood religious life. throughout the Diocese, and of is all about. Those discussions must Christ. by some people, and the shortage of Please bring this announcement course those who have missed these be held at the kitchen table with MEMO: August 18, 2003 priests places many more demands to the attention of our people in your sessions, for whatever reason, may involved parents. TO: Priests and Pastoral Coordi- on our good, faithful priests who bulletins and from the pulpits. Thank also attend. Then and only then, While I was wearing my Victim nators serve our Church with much dedica- you. will they be authorized to interact Assistance Coordinator hat, a par- FROM: Bishop Michael Pfeifer, with minors in parish activities. ent of an alleged victim told me OMI Another critical portion of the that IF he had known that the al- RE: National Priesthood Sunday Sacred Heart Catholic Church overall program directed by the leged perpetrator had abused his With the support of the Bishops’ Parish Festival - Menard USCCB’s Charter for the Protec- son, the perpetrator would not have Committee on Priestly Life and Min- tion of Children and Young People had a safe existence. That situation istry and the National Federation Sat/Sun, November 1st & 2nd and implemented by our own Poli- begs the question: where was the Priests Councils, I am very happy to cies on Ethics and Integrity in Min- family dialogue concerning sexual let you know that I concur with the Saturday Night • Dance • Club Victoria istry, is the training of parents to abuse and identifying improper recommendation to declare Sunday, DJ 7 pm - 8:30 pm • Free BBQ until 8:30 with Dance Ticket “make and maintain a safe environ- activity between an adult and a October 26, 2003, as National Priest- ment for our children.” One person minor? hood Sunday. This is a special day Live Band 9 pm - 1 am• Tickets $10.00 - 13 & under $5.00 from each Deanery has already been We cannot let someone else do to promote appreciation for the beau- trained and key people in each par- this job. This must be a continuing tiful gift of priesthood which is one Sunday • BBQ Plate • Parish Hall ish have been identified to conduct education process, and the Dioc- of Christ’s special gifts to our Church. Games • Bingo • Silent Auction • FMI 396-4906 training/workshop/seminar ses- esan program, with all its trainers Priesthood and Eucharist are inte-

SEPTEMBER 2003 PAGE 11 OF INTEREST Fr. Joseph Vathalloor Installed As Pastor Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Eldorado by Peter N. Micale Our Lady of Guadalupe church in delity, and Fr. Vathalloor read the BISHOP Joe Vasquez, Auxiliary Eldorado, TX. Fr. Vathalloor will Profession of Faith, as the two Bishop of Galveston-Houston, re- also serve as pastor of the mission priests stood before the altar. Bishop turned to the San Angelo Diocese churches Immaculate Conception Vasquez also read aloud the letter where he was elevated to Bishop, in Knickerbocker and St. Peter’s in of appointment by Bishop Michael to concelebrate with Msgr. Larry Mertzon. Deacon Mike Khalig also D. Pfeifer, O.M.I., Bishop of the San Droll and Fr. Vathalloor, a Mass assisted during the Mass. Bishop Angelo Diocese. during which Fr. Vathalloor, C.M.I., Vasquez began the Commitment of was installed as the new pastor of Service by offering the Oath of Fi- Fr. Vathalloor, C. M. I. reads the Profession of Faith to Bishop Joe Vasquez (left). (Photo by Peter N. Micale.) EWTN Celebrates Its 22nd Anniversary Network’s Foundress, Mother Angelica, Doing Well Irondale, AL (EWTN) – EWTN Global Catholic Net- enjoys lending a helping hand of Pope John Paul II’s pontificate. work celebrated its 22nd Anniversary on August 15th snapping beans from our garden. EWTN will take you to the heart of and aired a 30-minute special that day profiling the She keeps us all entertained with these celebrations, live from network’s historical achievements. The program titled, her funny little remarks and one- Rome,” he said. Keck also men- “EWTN Yesterday and Today,” aired at 2:30 PM EDT. of-a-kind facial expressions! Even tioned the launch of a new live As Mother Angelica, EWTN’s Foundress often said, with few words, she is able to get Monday-Friday 60-minute radio “The history of EWTN isn’t about what we’ve done, it’s her point across. She is in very good call in program in September called about how we’ve done it.” Giving all the credit to God spirits, enjoying every moment that “EWTN Open Line,” which will fea- and His Providence, she says she didn’t have a business she spends with the Sisters.” ture a different host and Church re- plan when she powered up the network in 1981. As Mother As it celebrates its anniversary, lated topic each day. pointed out, “What could a handful of nuns know about EWTN Global Catholic Network is EWTN Global Catholic Network starting something that would become a global Catholic planning several new series and is available in more than 84 mil- television and multimedia network?” specials for television, radio and the lion television households in 110 According to Sister Mary Catherine, Vicar of Our Lady Internet (www.ewtn.com). countries. And with its worldwide of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama, Mother According to Doug Keck, Vice short-wave radio station, satellite Angelica continues her recuperation after suffering a de- President of Programming and Pro- delivered AM & FM radio network, bilitating stroke nearly two years ago. duction, “Headlining our special Internet website (www.ewtn.com) “Mother is doing well and is taking part in all of the events calendar are two major pro- and publishing arm, EWTN is the Mother Angelica, founder of the Catholic cable network EWTN, says as a result of a miraculous Community’s activities,” she said. “She sings at daily grams in October, first, the much largest religious media network in healing she has been able to give up her crutches Mass, joins the Sisters for the Divine Office and spends anticipated Beatification of Mother the world. and leg braces. The nun, 74, suffered an accident time each day in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.” Teresa on October 19th and later 40 years ago. (CNS photo from EWTN) Sister Mary Catherine said in the evenings, “Mother that month, the 25th anniversary

perhaps you should plan for a but only if it is being done well. Worth of the Workplace change. Notice I said “plan.” Leap- Only if workers give each task – by Msgr. Lisante, workaholic is no virtue. But hav- gency. Maybe you were expected ing into the unknown is generally and each co-worker, client, cus- the Christophers ing a sense of purpose, a sense that to follow a parent’s footsteps in a bad idea, while taking simple steps tomer and everybody else involved Happy Labor Day! This time of you are doing what God wants you some field that doesn’t suit you. to find out about opportunities, re- in any way – the very best that’s in year thinking about work seems to do, is a wonderful gift. If you Maybe you chose a career path to a quirements, further education, and them, can they bring God to the natural, not only because of the don’t, if you moan when the alarm big salary, but small satisfaction. so on, is constructive. You may de- marketplace. holiday, but also because, with the clock goes off, if you count the days And anyone who says making a ca- cide that you don’t want to make a I was impressed by a story I read summer vacation season ending, to the weekend, if you feel frus- reer change is easy – even in a change, after all. a while back about a mail carrier many people tend to refocus on trated at the end of every workday, strong economy – is not being re- There’s another kind of change who retired. On his last day, he de- their jobs. I’m sorry. That’s no way to live. alistic. Still, this might be exactly you might consider: a change of livered a personal message to each As a priest, I’m very fortunate For better or worse, life’s circum- the right time for you to take a clear- attitude. The intrinsic worth of of the homes on his route. It said: that what I do is what I have been stances and our own choices can eyed look at how you earn your liv- your work lies in the job you do, “Dear Patron: It has been a wonder- called to do. But you don’t need a lead us in directions we might never ing and how you live your life. not in the job itself. Sure, work that ful experience to serve such a fine religious vocation for that to be have dreamed about when we were If you are basically unhappy obviously embodies elements of and loyal group of people. I have true. Work is such an integral part young. Maybe you had to quit with your job and want to move social justice or support for the rejoiced with many of you when of what it means to be human. Not school and take a job before you into something where you can use physical, mental or spiritual well- you received letters from loved the only thing, of course; being a wanted to because of a family emer- your talents in a more positive way, being of others matters a great deal, see “WORKPLACE” page five PAGE 12 SEPTEMBER 2003