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No 5469 www.sconews.co.uk Friday June 1 2012 | £1 Draw inspiration from athletes on Vatican leaks fears grow this Day for Life I Pope speaks of suffering after Papal butler is arrested and promises to help police By Ian Dunn By Ian Dunn FEARS are growing that the Roman Curia ARCHBISHOP Mario Conti has asked could be enveloped in its worst scandal in parishes around celebrating the Day decades after Paolo Gabriele, the Pope’s but- for Life this Sunday to draw inspiration from ler, was arrested on Friday with private Vati- the athletes competing in this summer’s can documents found in his possession. Olympic Games in celebrating the human body. Following his arrest, Mr Gabriele agreed to co- Those competing in London this summer, he says, operate with investigators, suggesting more arrests are clear examples of ‘the importance we should within the may follow. place on healthy living and the respect we should Central to the situation is the leaking of dozens show for the body from conception to natural death.’ of private letters to Pope Benedict XVI and other The theme of this year’s Day for Life is the confidential Vatican correspondence and reports, human body and Pope Benedict XVI has encour- including encrypted cables from Vatican embassies aged Catholics to participate in such activity as ‘a around the world, which were given to an Italian training ground of healthy competition and physi- journalist, Gianluigi Nuzzi who published the doc- cal improvement, a school of formation in the uments in a book earlier this month. human and spiritual values, a privileged means Pope Benedict made reference to these recent for personal growth and contact with society.’ difficulties at his general audience on Wednesday To this end, Archbishop Conti of Glasgow has when he spoke of seeking consolation in Faith for written to every parish in Scotland encouraging sufferings coming even from those closest to you. them to mark the Day for Life appropriately In his first public reference to the matter, the while celebrating the human body. Holy Father said that all people must persevere in “The Olympic Games in London this summer the face of ‘conflicts in human relations, often will draw attention to the gifted nature of our from within one’s own family.’ physical reality, as will the preparations for the Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi said that Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014,” the scandal had been very difficult for the Holy the archbishop writes. “Athletes are undergoing Father and ‘put trust in the Church and the Holy See training as they did in St Paul’s day, when he to the test.’ “That is why we must confront [this] illustrated how our spiritual efforts should emu- directly and not hide,” Fr Lombardi said. late their physical preparations: ‘Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only Trusted relationships one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get “The Pope is a witness to a case which touches the prize. Everyone who competes in the games him closely,” Fr Lombardi said. “It is a trial for goes into strict training. They do it to get a him. He is suffering but also desires to understand, the Church might be involved in the conspiracy. until enough evidence has been collected and then crown that will not last, but we do it to get a shed light on the matter, and discover the truth.” “No cardinal or woman is under investigation,” he Judge Bonnet will either call Mr Gabriele to stand crown that will last forever.’” The Holy See press officer said that Pope Bene- said in response to reports by newspapers Corriere trial or be acquitted, Fr Lombardi said. The archbishop added that this Biblical message dict was also personally struggling with the betrayal della Sera and La Stampa that the butler had not should remind us of the importance of healthy living. of Mr Gabriele (bottom left of photograph). acted alone. He went on to say it was ‘painful to Leaks “The messages which the theme presents for “He is particularly hurt with regard to one per- see such a negative image’ emerge of the Holy See. A committee of three cardinals Pope Benedict our reflection includes the importance we should son, who he was close to, who he knew, loved and appointed in April to look into the leaks had asked place on healthy living and the respect we should respected,” he said. Arrest the gendarmes to investigate Mr Gabriele just after show for the body from conception to natural Prior to his arrest, Mr Gabriele had worked for Fr Lombardi confirmed that Mr Gabriele was the publication of the book of leaked papers by death,” he writes. “In so doing, we give thanks to the Holy Father for six years and was seldom far arrested last Friday evening by Vatican police after Gianluigi Nuzzi. God for our own bodily existence and for that of from the Pope’s side. The dark-haired assistant can they found the illegally obtained documents in his Fr Lombardi called the publication of the letters the human family made in the image and like- often be seen with the Pope sitting in the front seat home, which is in Vatican territory. The investiga- for commercial gain a ‘criminal act’ and said the Vat- ness of God. We are reminded to show compas- of the Popemobile, next to the driver during Papal tion of the butler and the leaked papers are being ican would take legal action. The publication, he said, sion to those who are bodily weakened, thinking general audiences on Wednesdays. overseen by a panel of cardinals ‘who are contin- violated the right to privacy and the ‘freedom of cor- no less of them, but on the contrary, sharing with Mr Gabriele’s lawyer, Carlo Fusco, said on uing their work and carrying out talks within the respondence’ of Pope Benedict, the letter writers and them our bodily strengths. Indeed this human Monday that his client was ‘very serene and calm,’ time required by the investigation,’ he said. the Pope’s closest collaborators. In the book’s intro- solidarity is an aspect of a genuine ecology despite the press furore surrounding his arrest. Mr “They won’t let themselves be pressured by the duction, Mr Nuzzi said his main source for the texts which embraces also the whole of creation.” Fusco added that Mr Gabriele himself had told the media,” he added. told him he was acting with a ‘small group’ of Vatican The tradition of marking a Day for Life was intro- Vatican judge investigating the case that he would The spokesman said that Vatican judge Nicola insiders concerned about corruption and a thirst for duced by Blessed John Paul II in his great magna ‘respond to all the questions and will collaborate Picardi has completed ‘the first phase’ of a preliminary power within the Vatican. According to his source, Mr carta on life issues Evangelium Vitae in 1995. with investigators to ascertain the truth.’ investigation and Vatican judge Piero Antonio Bonnet Nuzzi said, none of the people giving him documents The Pope is ‘aware of the delicate situation has begun the next step of the inquiry. Mr Gabriele had knew who the others were. I The full message for Day for Life 2012 can be going on inside the Curia,’ Fr Lombardi said, been questioned by Vatican judges in order to obtain found online at http://www.dayforlife.org before denying rumours that senior members of further information. The investigation will continue I [email protected]

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BISHOP of Paisley joined the diocese’s Charismatic movement for a celebration for Pentecost at St Columba’s Church, Renfrew, last Saturday. The day of events and prayer began at 12noon and the bishop celebrated a vigil Mass with the community at 5.30pm. Fr David Boyd, St Columba’s parish priest, Fr Douglas Macmillan, the group’s chaplain, and Deacon Brian Mackenzie, who is based at St Columba’s, joined the bishop in cele- brating Mass

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Cardinal joins Neophytes for Pentecost

PENTECOST Sunday saw Cardinal Keith O’Brien cele- brate the annual Neophyte Mass at Edinburgh’s St Mary’s Cathedral. The Pentecost Mass brings together all those who were initi- ated into full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil. Following the Mass, the cardi- nal took time to greet the Neo- phytes and join them for a photograph, while he also paid tribute to the members of the St Andrews and Edinburgh Arch- diocesan Choir, who ensured a fitting music Liturgy was enjoyed by those gathered for the celebration of Mass.

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Cardinal Keith O’Brien was present at St Kentigern’s Church, Edinburgh, on Sunday as three parishioners enjoyed a special celebration. Young school pupils Jessica Smith and Shaun Laing were joined by fellow 24-year-old parishioner Stephanie Peaston, in receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion. The cardinal celebrated SPOTLIGHT ON... Mass alongside Fr Marcin Motyka, parish priest at St Kentigern’s and also helped the trio cut a special celebration cake following the Mass

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SCOTTISH Cardinal Keith O’Brien joined schoolteachers from Fife for a Mass in celebration of Catholic education at St CATHOLIC Margaret’s Church, Dunfermline, on Wednesday May 23. Cardinal O’Brien was the main concelebrant at the Mass, which is held annually and attended by Catholic teachers and staff from schools across the Fife Deanery. OBSERVER Mgr Gerard Hand, parish priest at St Margaret’s, Fr Alex Davie, Our Lady of Lourdes, Dunfermline, and Fr Andrew Kingham, St James’, St Andrews, joined the cardinal in celebrating the Mass, which was attended by Michael PAGE ON McGrath, director of the Scottish Catholic Education Service, and representatives of Fife Council’s education FACEBOOK executive, including Ken Greer, executive director for education PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3 Same-sex ‘marriage’ could affect independence vote Catholics may vote against independence if SNP Government’s plans to legalise same-sex ‘marriage’come to fruition, Church warns John Deighan and his fellow Scotland for Marriage By Ian Dunn campaigners Bill Baird and Nigel Kenny at a volunteer training day in Glasgow on Tuesday where campaign THE nationalist Government has launched car stickers were unveiled PIC: PAUL McSHERRY their campaign for Scotland to become inde- pendent but many Catholics may reject the “These campaign launches are planned down campaign over the ’s to the smallest detail so the fact a high profile plans to legalise same-sex ‘marriage.’ homosexual was there holding hands with his In the past week it has come to light that plans boyfriend shows they were choosing to pander for First Minister Alex Salmond to meet the Pope to a certain audience,” he said. “But we’ve done Benedict XVI have failed to get off the ground, polling that shows their support for same-sex a Church spokesman has questioned the use of a ‘marriage’ does cost them support so it may turn prominent gay actor in the Yes campaign launch out not to have been a good idea.” on Friday and one of the SNP’s biggest donors, One Catholic who has declined to support the Catholic businessman Sir Tom Farmer, has said SNP independence campaign is Sir Tom Farmer, he would not vote for independence. the millionaire founder of the Kwik-Fit chain who has previously donated £100,000 to the SNP Barriers to support and endorsed Mr Salmond at election time. He At the Yes campaign launch in Edinburgh last Fri- said he does not support ‘separatism’ and wants day, the First Minister said that those gathered were Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom. united ‘behind a declaration of self-evident truth’ Sir Tom has previously set out his support for that ‘the people who live in Scotland are best what has become known as the ‘devo-max’ placed to make the decisions that affect Scotland.’ Colin Hart, campaign director at the Coalition press ahead without any consideration for the option of more powers for Holyrood, including However Catholics may still be unconvinced for Marriage, that supports retaining traditional growing tensions and difficulties caused.” full fiscal autonomy for Scotland. by his statement after it emerged that Mr marriage between a man and a woman only, said “I am still supportive of devo-max or devo- Salmond’s advisors’ hopes he might be granted the incident showed how divisive the issue was. High profile clash plus,’ he said. “What I want to see is Scotland an audience with the Pope at the Vatican in the “This is an ill-judged and unnecessary proposal The SNP’s commitment to same-sex ‘marriage’ being more independent. I want to see it being run up to the referendum failed to come to which is causing real harm to the relationship was shown at the campaign launch by the presence part of the United Kingdom. I am not convinced fruition. Although Mr Salmond met the Holy between politics and the Church,” he said. “The of gay Hollywood actor Alan Cumming who has of separatism. My views were that I wanted to see Father in Scotland during the Papal visit in 2010, rifts created by this proposal are now spilling over changed his nationality toAmerican in order to take a Scotland that was more independent, rather than his government has since raised tensions with the international borders and the consequences of part in a same-sex ‘marriage’ with another man. a Scotland that was separate. I am still of that Church by introducing a consultation on same- these tensions could be serious. Nearly half a mil- John Deighan, the ’s Parlia- opinion—I lean towards devo-max or devo-plus.” sex ‘marriage’ that they said they were ‘minded’ lion people in the UK have signed our petition mentary officer said Mr Cumming’s presence to support before it ever took place. against gay marriage and still the political class was no coincidence. I [email protected]

Scottish representation at World Day for Families Church outlines the cost of maintaining archives THE Scottish Church has £87,354,” a spokesman for However the convener of the BISHOP Philip Tartaglia will holiday this year,” he said. “Wegot Wecope. Our children do not have released the exact costs of Archbishop Mario Conti of Scottish Catholic historical not be the only Scot at the some cheap, flights and we are all makes or whatever but they are maintaining the Scottish Glasgow said. “In 2010, it was association, Professor Thomas World Day for Families in staying with an Italian family. We all very happy.” Catholic archives that are £79,410. In 2009, it was Clancy, said the costs of keep- Milan this weekend. The wanted to go and hear the Holy It is a message he thinks that the behind its decision to dis- £56,033. These figures repre- ing Columba House open are Paisley bishopswill be joined Father speak about the family.” world needs to hear. perse the archives from their sent the subvention the ’ not insurmountable. by 49 parishioners for St He hopes that the Pope’s mes- “I want the world to know fam- current home in Columba Conference has provided to “The entire operation of the Thomas parish in Riddrie, sage will reinforce the importance ily unity is very important,” he House in Edinburgh. make up a shortfall in income Scottish Catholic Archives at including the seven-strong of families in the modern world. said. “To let folk know that family Part of the archive is moving which, in previous years, came present is covered by two chari- Conroy clan. “I hope I can hear from the Holy really matters.” to Univesity in the from a variety of sources which table trusts,” he said. Dad Paul Conroy, will be joined Father that families do exist in the The Conroys, who are part of immediate future, with the rest are increasingly finding they are “No collection plate money by Chiara, 19, John Paul 15, Luke world,” he said. “So many people the neo-Catechumenal way, with expected to be spilt between the no longer able to sustain their goes to fund the archives in 13, Nicholas 10, Jerome 5 and his say you cannot afford to have kids, their fellow parishioners will fly Bishops’ Conference’s planned former level of commitment. Columba House.” wife, Emma, who is 13 weeks people cannot understand we have out on Friday evening before new head quarters in Glasgow “However, it is important to Professor Clancy also paid pregnant. Mr Conroy said he and five of a family, but we manage. returning on Monday. and the individual dioceses. realise that the issue of cost is just tribute to the current archivist his wife have decided to go to the This move has been opposed one factor. 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A third of women having abortions already have a termination history ALMOST a third of women in Scotland who had an abor- tion in 2011 had previously terminated a pregnancy, new figures have revealed. Official statistics showed there were 12,471 abortions carried out in 2011. John Deighan, the Scottish bishops’ parliamentary officer, said the figures showed the depth of the problem. “The fact the repeat abortion level is rising shows that it is a form of behaviour that is repeat- ing not just a one off thing people resort too,” he said. “The more relaxed access to abortion is the worse the problem gets.” While the statistics reveal that the number of abortions carried out in Scotland is down from 13,903 in 2008 and has now fallen for the last three years, the number of abortions carried out on women from the most deprived parts of Scotland was more than double the number on those from the most affluent areas. Women from the worst-off areas had 3553 terminations compared to 1678 for women from the least-deprived commu- Smiling warrior was a unusual war hero nities. Similar figures released in England and Wales showed that Wojtek, the Second World War soldier bear who fought alongside Polish soldiers, to be honoured in Edinburgh close to 200,000 abortions were carried out there last year. By Zoe Keown language and he turned around and write about for both youngsters and adults Wojtek with Polish soldier during the Second looked at us.” alike. It is a beautiful true story of a bear World War (above left). Plans are now afoot HOME to the much loved story of which gave so much love, comfort and to honour the soldier bear with a statue in Greyfriars Bobby, it will come as lit- Inspirational tale help to our brave Polish soldiers.” Edinburgh, similar to that which exists in the tle surprise that the tale of Wojtek The mission of the project’s pioneers the More than 50,000 Polish troops were Sikorski Museum in London (above) ‘the solider bear’ who fought with Scottish charity, The Wojtek Memorial in Scotland during the Second World War Polish soldiers during the Second Trust—of amongst whom Cardinal Keith and after the war had ended some 20,000 World War, has touched not just the O’Brien and author Aileen Orr are Polish soldiers and airmen arrived in hearts of Poles but the hearts of Scots trustees—is to advance ‘education, arts, Britain. Fighting alongside the British in As the tribute seeks to rekindle a shared alike—and following in the footsteps heritage and culture’ through telling the Battle of Britain, Poles made up the history, the bond already established by of the faithful Skye Terrier, there are Wojtek’s tale. And as Aileen Orr’s recent largest group of non-British personnel in Scots and Poles should not be forgotten. plans for a statue to be erected in book Wojtek the Bear, Polish War Hero, the RAF. “Polish and Scottish communities have Edinburgh city centre in tribute to the touches hearts at home and abroad and Speaking about the hero’s time at Edin- always been close but the statue in itself hero and to the Polish soldiers. his story comes to life with Theatre burgh Zoo and fondness for ‘fiddle music won’t do what human beings are already Fatherhood removed Translating to ‘smiling warrior’ Objektiv at the Scottish Storytelling Cen- and céilidhs in the Borders,’ Raymond achieving and continue to achieve in liv- from NHS booklet Wojtek’s story still has the magical ability tre in June, the trust’s mission is certainly Raszkowski-Ross, theArtistic Director of ing and working in harmony,” Ms to make people smile—even those who taking off. Theatre Objektiv believes that Wojtek’s Nowosielska-Conboy said. don’t know his history. But despite his Nothing short of inspirational, tale is a ‘story that needs to be told Wojtek is a figure in history that Poles THE Catholic Church has colourful life, the Syrian brown bear’s Wojtek’s tale is a veritable story of the because of its Scottish connections.’Call- are truly proud of and, as his story sews expressed its disbelief at the journey with the 2nd Corps of the Polish extraordinary that bridges not only cul- ing the bear’s tale a ‘remarkable story of the seeds of loyalty, love, hope and friend- NHS’ removal of the word Army during and after the Second World tures but a generational gap in history too. hidden history,’ he hopes that Wojtek’s ship, his tribute will also be a lasting ‘dad’ from parenting leaflets War could not have started more simply. “Lots of Scottish people in the older story will ‘bring a greater understanding impression of a story that Scotland and to avoid upsetting same-sex generation remember the Polish solders to the role that the Poles played in the Poland can treasure together. couples. Bear facts very well, but many of Scotland’s third Second World War and how they came to There is a tribute for Wojtek at the Pol- The NHS has removed the Born in 1942 and given to a Polish sol- generation know very little—this brings be in Scotland.’And as he seeks to make ish Memorial Gardens in Redbraes in word ‘dad’from its Ready Steady dier, Pyotr Prendys, in return for food by them together,” Ms Brodzińska said. his audience ‘cry through the laughter and Bonnington, near Leith and a further Baby pamphlet—which offers a boy, Wojtek grew up with the army. Fed And Wojtek is not the only thing that laugh through the tears,’the elevating and sculpture also stands at The Polish Insti- advice on pregnancy and the first with honey and syrup, fruits, marmalade the Polish and the Scottish have in com- very humane side of Wojtek’s story cer- tute and Sikorski Museum in London. year of parenthood, and has been and milk, the hero grew up to be over six mon, Ms Brodzińska explained. tainly won’t be forgotten. Future memorials are also planned for given to mums- and dads-to-be for feet tall and weighed over 35 stone. A “What brings the Scottish and Polish Warsaw and Monte Cassino in . the last 14 years—after receiving ‘listed’ soldier of the Polish II Corps, together are the senses of loyalty, dignity Statue a complaint that the leaflet was Wojtek helped to carry shells at the Bat- and patriotism—on St Andrew’s Day we The Wojtek Memorial Trust has hopes for I Theatre Objektiv’s production of excluding same-sex parents. tle of Monte Cassino in 1945. At the end don’t mind wearing a kilt —and we also the bronze statue to be placed in front of Wojtek the Bear by Raymond “Future generations will look of the Second World War, Wojtek trav- have a Polish national costume,” Ms the grounds of St Mary’s Catholic Cathe- Raszkowski-Ross will be showing at back with a sense of disbelief at elled with the Polish soldiers to Hutton, Brodzińska said. dral in Edinburgh—and as the Polish the Scottish Storytelling Centre the present day’s futile experiment near Duns in Berwickshire, before arriv- Referring to Wojtek as a ‘warrior’bear Catholic Mission blossoms in Scotland, Edinburgh from June 6-9. Please see in trying to play down, or even ing at Edinburgh Zoo in 1947, which was Brigid McEwen, who compiled Polish this setting, which is also close to the www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk or expunge, the very real and very his home until his death in 1963, aged 22. Soldiers in the Borders 1942-The Present sculpture ‘The Manuscript of Monte www.theatreobjektiv.co.uk for further intimate relationship between the Many stories about Wojtek quirkily Day, is passionate about the Polish Cassino’ could be the best place of all. information. NB: This has been noted on natural father, mother and child,” recount his love for cigarettes, beer and Army’s history in the Borders and Happy to hear about the tribute, which the website as ‘not children’s theatre but Peter Kearney, spokesman for the playful wrestling with his army family— Wojtek’s story. As his tale captivates and will be created by Alan Beattie Herriot, may be suitable for ages 12 and upwards’ Scottish bishops, said. but the stories of those who remember educates simultaneously Wojtek’s story is Ms Brodzińska said: “This does not hap- A spokesman for NHS health him also tell a tremendously tender tale a good one for teaching history to pen very often to an animal, it is very I Polish Soldiers in the Borders 1942- Scotland, the organisation behind of love and loyalty that could not be younger generations in an engaging way unusual and interesting, especially for The the booklet, said: “It is standard tamed, as Izabella Brodzińska, chair- as Ms McEwen said: “Wojtek is a won- children and adults. The history is some- Present Day compiled by Brigid practice to review publications on woman of the Scottish Polish Cultural derful vehicle for telling children about thing we learn from, it makes us think.” McEwen is a yearly basis, if not more often.” Association Edinburgh recounted. what happened in the war—so many peo- Welcoming the statue, which will also available locally in Berwickshire The spokesman added that the “Wojtek was an exceptionally intelli- ple have no idea—Wojtek lifts every- pay tribute to the Polish soldiers, Ms latest review process ‘identified gent and clever animal who was very body’s hearts.” Nowosielska-Conboy said: “I am natu- I Further information about the Scottish the need to use language that was devoted to the soldiers who saved his Barbara Nowosielska-Conboy, daugh- rally delighted that a tribute like the one Polish Cultural Association can be found more inclusive, particularly in life,” she said. “I saw him when I first ter of Polish Officer in the Polish Army planned is being made to Wojtek. Not at: www.scotpoles.co.uk. relation to same-sex partnerships.’ came to Scotland. My father took me to during the Second World War, who only is it a tribute to him but it is also one The leaflet will use the non- the zoo in the late 1950s. He was sitting remembers being taken to the zoo with to all the Polish soldiers, alive or in the I Wojtek the Bear, Polish War Hero by gender specific term ‘partner’in in a corner and my father said to speak to her father as a child to see Wojtek also next world, for the huge sacrifices they all Aileen Orr’ is available to buy on its latest revision. him in Polish—he reacted to the Polish said: “Wojtek is a wonderful subject to made during that terrible war.” Amazon and other retailers Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5

Our Holy Redeemer Church chosen as concert venue by schools group Young people: God’s work of art THE community of Our Holy Redeemer’s, about the Holy Redeemer’s Church in possibility of playing at the Clydebank is looking for- Clydebank church, the priest Archbishop Conti celebrates special needs Mass with children at St Andrew’s Cathedral ward to hosting a public was only too happy to oblige. concert next Sunday by the “We are looking forward to By Martin Dunlop West of Scotland Schools the concert and I am sure it will Concert Band (WSSCB.) be a terrific evening’s entertain- CHILDREN with special needs from The parish, which celebrates ment,” Canon Tartaglia said. across Glasgow joined together at the its 125th anniversary next sum- In one of the pieces by the city’s St Andrew’s Cathedral on Mon- mer, is delighted to be included concert band, Mr Logue will be day evening for whatArchbishop Mario in the list of the concert band’s playing Our Holy Redeemer’s Conti described as ‘one of the most performance venues, with the historic 1867 Mirrlees organ. memorable and uplifting moments in musicians also giving concerts “It is not something I have the diary.’ at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove done often before, but I am really The annual special needs Mass was cel- Gallery, the Royal Conserva- looking forward to it,” he said. ebrated on Monday evening at the cathe- toire of Scotland and Strath- The WSSCB, comprising of dral and had the theme: We are God’s clyde University’s Barony Hall. the best musical talent from the work of art. The idea for Our Holy 200 secondary schools in the The Liturgy of the Mass, which Arch- Redeemer’s as the venue for a west of Scotland, is run in tan- bishop Mario Conti celebrated alongside concert was first brought up by dem with the West of Scotland priests and religious from across the arch- Tom Logue, organist at the Schools Concert Orchestra, a diocese, was adapted from that used at this Clydebank parish, who sug- registered charitable trust oper- year’s Trust Mass at the HCPT pilgrimage gested last year that the Pugin ated under the auspices of to Lourdes during Easter Week. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY church building, with its excel- Strathclyde University. lent acoustics, would provide ‘a Memorable and uplifiting the Mass, which was brought to the altar “The highlight for me was the arch- magnificent backdrop’ for a I Next Sunday’s concert is free “The special needs Mass is one of the during the archbishop’s homily, and pupils bishop presenting mirrors to the children concert by the WSSCB. to attend and will take place most memorable and uplifting moments in from Cardinal Winning performed the Our to recognise themselves as God’s work of When Nigel Boddice MBE, from 7pm to 8pm at Our Holy the diary,” Archbishop Conti said. “The Father in sign language. art,” Mr McDonald said. “This was very, the concert band’s conductor, Redeemer’s Church, Clydebank. spontaneous and joyful expression of faith As the artwork was displayed to the con- very moving and some people in the con- approached Canon Gerard There will be light refreshments of the young people, the commitment and gregation, mirrors were brought out to the gregation were in tears. Tartaglia, parish priest at Our in the church hall afterwards evident love of their family and friends front of the altar (above). The archbishop “Archbishop Conti was fantastic with and the lovely atmosphere of the cathedral asked the young people to look at what the young people. As he left the altar at the all come together to make it a very special they saw in the mirror and told them that end of Mass, I saw one of our young peo- marking the jubilee, including a and spiritual occasion which we all look they themselves are God’s best work of art. ple blowing him a kiss, which I found par- NEWS IN BRIEF history of the parish and many forward to each year.” ticularly moving.” photographs and significant Children were involved in the Liturgy Praise Following the Mass, the archbishop events, will also be on sale dur- of the Mass with pupils from St Kevin’s, Gerard McDonald, headteacher of Cardi- took time to greet some of the children ing the weekend of the Mass. Langlands, St Oswald’s, St Roch’s and nal Winning Secondary School in Glas- and happily posed for some photographs Cardinal Winning Secondary School par- gow, said that the Mass had been a very on the cathedral steps. BISHOP’S GOLDEN JUBILEE ticipating throughout. uplifting occasion and he was full of GOLF COMPETITION NEARS The children also created artwork for praise for Archbishop Conti. I [email protected] THE Bishop’sGolden Jubilee Tro- phy, Aberdeen Diocese’s annual golf outing will take place on Fri- TURNER PRIZE WINNER WILL day June 29 at Elgin Golf Club. Royal visitor drops in on St Columba’s rededication ceremony PRESENT WORK TO POPE The cost of the trip is £43 TURNER Prize winning artist (deposit of £10 per head/£30 per BISHOP of clergy along with the local Susan Philipsz (above) has been team is due before June 11) and Argyll and the Isles was Church of Scotland minister, invited to create a piece of sound includes one round of golf and among those present for a said following the ceremony. art, which will be gifted to Pope high tea. The competition will rededication ceremony at St St Columba’s Chapel, built Benedict XVI. consist of teams of three players Columba’s Chapel Drimnin on the site of the ancient As children, Ms Philipsz and and parishes are being encour- on Wednesday May 23, a day Drimnin Castle, overlooking her sisters sang for Pope John aged to enter more than one that also marked an historic the Sound of Mull, the Atlantic Paul II during his 1982 visit to team if they wish. occasion for the local area. and Tobermory, was once a Scotland. As well as a trophy for the Prince Edward, making the Catholic chapel on the Drimnin Thirty years on, an artwork winner, various other prizes will first ever recorded Royal visit to Estate but had been abandoned created by Ms Philipzs, based on be played for on the day. Drimnin, was present alongside and was in a state of disrepair. this performance, will be gifted Parishes are being contacted as Bishop Toal (right) and repre- It was at the site of St to the Holy Father during his stay sponsors for the prizes or for sentatives of local churches at Columba’s Chapel that St in Milan for the World Meeting donations towards prizes. the chapel’s rededication service. Mary of the Cross MacKillop, of Families, which is currently Further information can be “It was a beautiful day and it PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN Australia’s first saint whose taking place in the Italian city. found at diocesan parishes or on was good to rededicate this Toal, who was joined by Mgr Angus McLaughlin, St mother came from Roybridge, The sound piece, called Close theAberdeen Diocesan website at: newly restored chapel for Tom Wynne, parish priest at St Columba’s, Glasgow, and worshipped on her visit to To Me, features Ms Philipsz and http://www.dioceseofaberdeen.org Christian worship,” Bishop Margaret’s, Roybridge, Fr Anglican and Episcopalian Scotland in 1873. her three sisters, Barbara, Joan and Sarah, singing the refrain of a hymn they learnt as children with their church choir in Mary- hill, Glasgow. 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Cheque out these charity fundraising stars Primary schoolchildren from Catholic schools throughout the country raise thousands of pounds for a variety of charities By Martin Dunlop service of thanksgiving and a talent which they hope will help their class- is ‘immensely proud of every pupil at (Clockwise from top left) Various charities were proud recipients of cheques from show that included performances by mate and other children receiving St Cuthbert’s for raising this magnifi- pupils from St Cuthbert’s Primary School, SCHOOLCHILDREN from every pupil in the school. treatment at Yorkhill. cent sum of money.’ Hamilton; St Peter’s Primary School, across the country have been put- “It is fun to raise money and to The St Patrick’s pupils recently had “The whole school community Dalbeattie; St Joseph’s Primary School, ting others before themselves over know it is going to a good cause,” Zoe the opportunity to present a cheque to worked together during the period of Stepps; and St Patrick’s Primary School, the past weeks and months, and Valentine, a primary seven pupil at St Karen Marshall of the Schiehallion Lent demonstrating their thoughtful- Coatbridge have raised magnificent amounts Peter’s, said. Ward and also took the opportunity to ness for people less fortunate than TOP LEFT PIC: TOM EADIE of money for various charities Jacob Ray Halliday, a primary six thank everybody who donated money themselves,” she said. working at home and abroad. pupil at St Peter’s, added: “I feel good to such a worthwhile cause. Like their counterparts at St Cuth- pupils from St Joseph’s took part in a Despite being one of the smallest about myself when I donate to SCIAF.” The pupils of St Cuthbert’s Primary bert’s, pupils from St Joseph’s Primary social responsibility project organised communities in Scot- This year the St Peter’s community School in Hamilton were delighted to School in Stepps have also been work- by North Council’s Youth land, staff and pupils from St Peter’s raised more than £220 for SCIAF. recently present substantial cheques to ing hard to help those less fortunate Music Initiative. Primary School, Dalbeattie, were Meanwhile, youngsters from St three of the school’s chosen charities. than themselves. The project involved the pupils writ- delighted to discover recently that they Patrick’s Primary School in Coatbridge The pupils engaged in a Fundraising The school’s pupil council this year ing and recording a song onto CD format. have been one of the most generous have raised a large sum of money for Friday programme during the six weeks chose Mary’s Meals charity to be the As part of the initiative, the pupils and active schools in the country when the Schiehallion Ward at Glasgow’s of Lent and raised the tremendous amount focus of its Lenten campaign and— made a number of presentations and it comes to raising money for Catholic Yorkhill Hospital for children. of £3478 through their hard work. through various fundraising initiatives were also asked to investigate a charity. aid agency, SCIAF. A girl from the school’s primary four Patricia Clark, from Macmillan coupled with the hard work and com- The pupils chose the Marie Trust, The school has raised thousands of class is currently receiving treatment at Cancer Support, Harry Doyle, from mitment of the St Joseph’s pupils— which assists homeless people in pounds for the charity over the past 20 the ward, and her classmates decided SCIAF, and George McAleenan, from raised a total of £2000. Glasgow, and, in addition to finding years, and this year the school com- they wanted to help out in their own way. Let the Children Live, were pleased to “Our children are very enthusiastic out more about the charity’s work— munity has been as generous as ever. Therefore, the pupils decided to visit the school and receive the gener- and inventive in finding ways to part they raised £365 for the trust through A number of activities have taken hold a sponsored Welly Walk in the ous donations from pupils. others from their money,” Elizabeth sales of their CD. place in the school in the past few town’s Dunbeth Park. The pupils Martina Hendry, St Cuthbert’s act- Dornan, St Joseph’s headteacher, said. months, which culminated in a prayer raised the fantastic total of £1050, ing headteacher, commented that she In a separate venture, primary seven I [email protected]

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ARCHBISHOP Mario Conti of Glas- gow recently celebrated Mass at St Stephen’s Church in Dalmuir, an occasion during which he paid tribute to the outstanding work and commit- ment to the Church of a number of St Stephen’s parishioners. The Mass provided the perfect opportu- nity for St Stephen’s to display a new set of embroidered wall murals, the result of Rare photographs from Catholic an eight-year project undertaken by the parish’s embroidery group. Archive go on display this month Recognition The Travelling Chapel, 1891. This Archbishop Conti celebrated Mass at St FOR the month of June, St photo of Rev. Lord Archibald Stephen’s alongside Fr Aidan Martin, Mary’s Cathedral Halls in Douglas in his caravan ‘The parish priest, and Canon Gerard Conroy, Edinburgh is hosting a free Messanger’ is part of the display at Fr Martin’s predecessor at St Stephen’s, photographic exhibition St mary’s cathedral. Lord Archibald who was parish priest at the church when consisting of 16 photo- ordained priest in 1876 was in the embroidery group was formed. graphs from the rich collec- charge of the Annan parish in Speaking about the latest addition to the tions of the Scottish Dumfries-shire for 14 years. Here he St Stephen’s interior décor, Fr Martin paid Catholic Archives—the is on one of his various missionaries tribute to the work of St Stephen’s National Archives of the to local areas in Scotland Embroiderers’ Guild. Catholic Church in “The women have worked incredibly Scotland. hard and they have shown great dedica- The exhibition was put narrowed down to 100 images tion,” he said. “They have been a real asset together by two interns from for the production of a new to the parish.” Edinburgh University, Iida book and then to 16 for the Fr Hand added that the parish has Saarinen and Cailey Watson, exhibition. recently been visited by a group of 20 supported by Andrew Nicoll, Ms Watson, who focuses on embroiderers from the US—who had been the keeper of the Scottish material and visual cultures in taking part in a course run by Netta Catholic Archives, and Dr her studies, commented that Ewing, the Glasgow-based artist and Stana Nenadic, director of producing the exhibition had designer, who specialises in the design of Graduate Studies of the School been ‘a fantastic experience’ murals, vestments and church furnishings, of History, Classics and and that she had ‘learned a lot and who designed the murals for the St Archaeology at Edinburgh about Catholicism in Scotland Stephen’s embroiderers—and encouraged University. that she had previously not more people to come and visit the parish The photographs on display known.’ and see for themselves the fantastic work (Above) The embroidery on display at St server at the parish for 50 years and has attempt to show a fraction of “What we were looking for of the St Stephen’s parishioners. Stephens’, Dalmuir. (Above left) Archbishop been the archbishop’s voluntary driver for what the Scottish Catholic from the photos were things “I think people would be fascinated to Conti presents Mary Shields with the the past 10 years, a task he also performed Archives have to offer for the that caught our eye, things that come and see them if they had an interest Archdiocesan medal and (above right) for Archbishop Conti’s predecessor in researcher, the genealogist or were interesting to look at and presents Gerry Beechey with a Bene Merenti in embroidery,” he said. Glasgow, Cardinal . the individual. The images cap- images that told a great story PICS: PAUL McSHERRY The Bene Merenti medal was presented ture aspects of Catholic life in or, perhaps, not a great story,” Awards in recognition of Mr Beechey’s long- Scotland in the last 150 years, she said. During the Mass on Sunday May 20, standing commitment to the Faith and including priests and bishops, She added that finding out Archbishop Conti presented awards to two In addition to the presentation of the dedicated service to St Stephen’s and religious sisters and brothers, more about the life and martyr- parishioners at St Stephen’s. archdiocesan medal to Ms Shields, Arch- Glasgow Archdiocese. Among the many churches and schools, seminar- dom of St John Ogilvie had Mary Shields, leader of the 25-strong bishop Conti presented all members of the tasks he has performed for the St ies and colleges, and ordinary been a very interesting experi- group of women that make up the St embroidery group with a certificate pay- Stephen’s community has been the build- Catholic people, young and ence and described an image of Stephen’s embroiderers’ guild, with an ing tribute to their fantastic achievement. ing of the parish Crib for the past 41 years old. the fire that destroyed the for- archdiocesan medal in recognition of the The archbishop also presented a Bene at Christmas time. Ms Watson explained that mer St Peter’s Seminary in group’s superb handiwork and dedication Merenti medal to St Stephen’s parishioner, she and Ms Saarinen started Bearsden in 1946—an image to the Faith. Gerry Beechey, who has been an altar I [email protected] with a collection of more than that features in the exhibition— 2000 photos, which had to be as ‘devastatingly beautiful.’

NEWS IN BRIEF cabinet for finding a way to deliver on a long-standing Salesian Sisters to bid farewell to Brettargh Holt, Cumbria manifesto promise to make a LONDON BOROUGH TO GET Catholic secondary school a THE Salesian Sisters of St the order’s main work over the CATHOLIC SECONDARY reality.” John Bosco based in Cum- last decade, with pupils from A NEW primary and second- The co-educational schools bria have extended an invi- schools enjoying three days of ary school will be developed are due to open on September tation to their Scottish prayer, personal development for residents of the London 1, 2013. friends to join them as they and fun with the Salesian com- borough of Richmond-upon- bid farewell to their home at munity. Thames, following approval CATHOLIC STUDENTS JOIN Brettargh Holt next month. An important aspect of the by Richmond Council at a JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS “We are very sad to have to work is that it is youth-led by cabinet meeting last week. STUDENTS from St Eliza- take this step but we simply the Salesians’ young pastoral Although Richmond already beth’s College in Hertfordshire cannot afford to maintain such leaders, under the direction of has a number of Catholic pri- will join the Queen’s Diamond a large property any longer,” Sr the sisters. A team of volun- mary schools, the absence of a Jubilee Pageant on Sunday. Ella Flynn FMA said. “There is teers, usually fulfilling a gap secondary school means that St Elizabeth’s, founded by a little silver lining to this sad year, enjoy their own pro- children have to travel outside the Daughters of the Cross of event and it is that there will be gramme of personal develop- the borough to receive Catholic Liège in 1903, is the only an opportunity to bid it farewell ment and spiritual growth while secondary education. national college for students on Sunday July 15.” leading the youth groups. Bishop John Sherrington, with epilepsy, and students A day of thanksgiving will “We are determined to con- chairman of Westminster Dio- from the college will join the begin at 11am and Bishop tinue this work as we recognise cese Education Commission, flotilla in their canal boat Red Michael Campbell of Lancaster its value in training future lead- said: “The Diocese of West- Watch, run by Harlow’s Canal will join the community and ers for the Church today; it has minster is delighted with the Boat Project. celebrate a final Mass with the already produced several reli- approval from Richmond The Canal Boat Project was sisters and friends at the site at gious vocations,” Sr Ella said. Council for the development founded in 1989 to provide 3pm. “Our Salesian apostolate is of a new Catholic secondary specially adapted boats on the In the 1970s and 1980s, of those days,” Sr Ella said. Since 1971, Brettargh Holt, always concerned with the wel- and primary school at Clifden River Stort for people with dis- many young Scots joined girls “Dozens of our Scottish friends just outside Kendal in Cumbria, fare of young people and that Road, Twickenham. Working abilities. The project has been from all over England on have enjoyed outings and holi- has belonged to the Salesian will continue wherever we are. with our partners in the Arch- awarded one of only 40 places Youthcall week-long holidays days at Brettargh over the years Sisters. It has been a house of We shall also continue to wel- diocese of Southwark, we are for canal boats in Sunday’s at Brettargh Holt. and it will be great to welcome training for young sisters and a come our many friends and we grateful to members of the Pageant on the River Thames. “July 15 will offer the oppor- those from north of the Border retreat and conference centre. look forward to seeing you on tunity to catch up with friends back for a great Salesian day.” The Time Out Project has been Sunday July 15.” 8 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 1 2012

No split over lawsuit challenging US administrationʼs rule on contraception CARDINAL , the Archbishop of Washing- ton, has denied a split among Catholic bishops about the lawsuit challeng- ing US President Barack Obama’s administration’s rule mandating that employ- ers and health insurance plans cover contraception. “I have yet to see among the bishops any split at all,” Cardi- nal Wuerl said. “The bishop who was quoted saying he was concerned issued a statement saying that was not his posi- tion.” He was referring to Bishop so many of our institutions, cer- Stephen Blaire, of Stockton, tainly the archdiocese, is self , who had said that he insured—we are the insurer,” was concerned the campaign Cardinal Wuerl said. “So when against the mandate was you say, ‘don’t worry, we becoming too political and that changed this so that only the he was worried his fellow bish- insurer has to pay,’ and we ops were being co-opted by are the insurer, there’s no political conservatives. accommodation.” He later clarified his remarks His remarks were echoed by saying he stood ‘solidly with Baltimore Archbishop William my brother bishops in our com- Lori who was receiving the inau- mon resolve to overturn the gural Religious Freedom Award unacceptable intrusion of gov- last week. In his acceptance ernment into the life of the speech, encouraged people of all Call for an end to violence in Church by the HHS Mandate.’ faiths to stand together to defend Cardinal Wuerl said that the religious liberty. more than 40 Catholic organi- “US bishops and Faithful After massacre, Pope Benedict XVI and Apostolic to Syria issue fresh appeal for peace sations that joined together to Catholics in this country, numer- By Stephen Reilly (Main) A boy holds up a mortar shell found after sue the Obama administration ous though we may be, cannot “Renewing its appeal for an end to all violent clashes between government troops and are concerned about religious fight the tide of radical secular- forms of violence, the Holy See exhorts opposition activists. (Inset) Archbishop Mario freedom. ism alone,” Archbishop Lori POPE Benedict XVI has led the inter- the parties involved and the entire inter- Zenari, Apostolic nuncio to Syria, has issued a “This lawsuit isn’t about con- said at the 2012 National Reli- national community in condemning national community to spare no efforts to fresh call for peace in the country following the traception; it’s about religious gious Freedom Award Dinner, the killing of more than a hundred resolve this crisis through dialogue and latest deaths in the town of Houla freedom,” he said. “Embedded held at the Georgetown Four people—including 49 children—in reconciliation,” Fr Lombardi said. in the mandate is a radically new Seasons Hotel in Washington. the town of Houla, Syria and also He also said religious leaders and those definition of what constitutes a “Together, we can achieve called on Muslim and Christian lead- who believe in God ‘are called to commit religious community, what con- great things.” ers there to lead a renewed push for themselves to promoting the peace which stitutes religious ministry.” Archbishop Lori said that peace. is so much sought after, for the good of the lowed by a rampage by government-allied He added that the Obama Catholic institutions had ‘been Archbishop Mario Zenari, the Apostolic whole population.’ militias. Videos from over the weekend administration’s accommoda- forced to take action by litiga- nuncio to Syria, has also issued a new Archbishop Zenari told Fides informa- showed opposition activists displaying the tion is essentially meaningless tion, a course no one desires, appeal calling for an end to the violence tion service that the recent violence is just bloodied remains of more than 10 chil- for Catholic institutions that but a course that appears to be as countries around the world, including one of the tragedies that has recently dren, including some with limbs blown off insure their own employees. the only alternative left in order Britain, expelled Syrian ambassadors in blighted Syria. or skulls torn open. “The accommodation really to seek relief from this unjust response to the tragedy. “This massacre is not the only one, let Syrian officials maintain that govern- didn’t change anything because federal government mandate.’ United Nations observers on the ground us hope it is the last,” he said. “We ment troops are fighting to protect their have confirmed that at least 108 people demand an end to such atrocities. All people from ‘terrorist gangs.’ were killed, including 49 children and 34 believers, Christians and Muslims today women, between Friday May 25 and Sat- are called to discover the weapons of Condemnation Evangelisation continues worldwide urday May 26. Some were killed by shell- prayer and fasting, to rekindle the hope of On Sunday, the UN Security Council fire, others appear to have been shot or a peaceful future in Syria.” unanimously condemned the Syrian gov- in spite of the reality of persecution stabbed at close range, but at whose hands Countries around the world have con- ernment for its role in the massacre of at they died remains a matter of contention. demned the Houla massacre, with the US least 108 villagers. joining Britain, France, a host of other EU The 15-member council approved a PEOPLE spreading the Latest tragedy countries, Australia and Canada in statement that, while not blaming the Syr- Gospel are still subject to Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi expelling Syrian diplomats. ian Government directly for all the deaths, persecution even though they said the massacre was ‘a motive of great UN monitors visited the town over the rebuked it for its use of tanks and artillery are bringing a message of sorrow and concern for the Holy Father weekend, releasing video footage that against civilians despite agreeing to an peace and hope to a world and the entire Catholic community, as it is depicts bodies being loaded into a truck April 12 ceasefire. marked by crises, anxiety for the international community which has and others being prepared for funerals. However, the Syrian ambassador and desperation, Pope Bene- expressed unanimous condemnation of Opposition activists said that killings claimed the security council had issued a dict XVI recently told offi- the incident.’ began with a mortar bombardment, fol- ‘tsumani of lies’ about the incident. cials of Pontifical Mission Societies meeting in “However, despite the problems and tragic reality of persecution, FORMER IRISH PRESIDENT’S accused an Indian sceptic of could see Mr Edamaruku jailed the Church does not get discour- NEWS IN BRIEF SUPPORT FOR LIBERAL PRIESTS blasphemy after he argued a for up to three years under aged, it remains faithful to the IT HAS been reported that for- dripping Crucifix was caused India's blasphemy law. Lord’s mandate, knowing that NUNS ISSUE RESPONSE TO mer Irish President Mary by faulty plumbing rather than witnesses and martyrs always have VATICAN REPRIMAND McAleese has lobbied the divine intervention, leaving him PAKISTANI BISHOP CALLS FOR been numerous and indispensable eagerly awaiting the October THE largest group of Catholic Catholic Church to show facing a possible prison term. RETURN OF CHURCH LAND for evangelisation,” the Holy synod on that topic. nuns in the US is to issue a leniency towards priests who Thousands of believers flocked PAKISTANI Bishop Sebastian Father said. “The first part of the assembly response to the Vatican’s recent have been silenced for liberal to a suburban street in the west of Shaw is calling for the return of The Annual Superior Council reflected on the topic of New reprimand for the group’s ‘radi- views on Church teaching. Mumbai in March, when drops of Church land that was seized that Pope Benedict (above) was Evangelisation,” Fr Welsh said. cal feminist themes.’ According to Irish newspa- water began to fall from the feet after the provincial government addressing took place over a “There appears to be... confu- The Leadership Conference pers the former president told of Jesus on the Cross, drinking bulldozed a school, chapel and week, from May 5-12, and was sion around definition and clar- of Women Religious will con- the Church’s representative to the prized liquid in the hope homeless shelter on the site in attended by 140 national direc- ity of terminology. duct a meeting ‘in an atmos- Ireland that the priests were held that it had holy powers. January. tors representing 180 countries, “The CEP are concerned that phere of prayer, contemplation in high esteem by the public. However, Sanal Edamaruku, Months later, the Punjab including Missio Scotland direc- focus on New Evangelisation and dialogue and will develop a During a lunch with the president of the Indian Rational- provincial government has yet tor Fr Tom Welsh, and Cardinal should not dilute primacy of plan to involve LCWR mem- Papal nuncio last month, Ms ist Association, suggested the to restore the land to the Arch- Filoni, Prefect of the Congrega- Missio Ad Gentes. The October bership in similar processes,’ McAleese is understood to have source of the water to be leaking diocese of Lahore, despite tion for Evangelisation of the synod is keenly awaited.” the group said in a statement. said that the priests were keep- toilet drainage, making it dan- recent promises to do so. Peoples as well as General Sec- That council was also pre- “We will engage in dialogue ing people in the Church who gerous to imbibe. Accusing him “It looks like empty promises,” retaries of the four Pontifical ceded by a Meeting of English where possible and be open to would otherwise go elsewhere. of spreading ‘anti-Catholic Bishop Shaw told Aid to the Mission Societies. speaking national directors that the movement of the Holy venom’ during televised debates Church in Need. “Even after a Among the key themes dis- was designed to be an introduc- Spirit,” the statement reads. “We INDIAN CATHOLICS ACCUSE on the Crucifix, outraged reli- meeting with a government offi- cussed was that of the New tion to the work of PMS for ask your prayer for us and for the SCEPTIC OF BLASPHEMY gious groups in Mumbai have cial who assured us of an imme- Evanglisation, with participants newly appointed directors. Church in this critical time.” ANGRY Catholics have filed police complaints that diate return, nothing happened.” Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER VATICAN NEWS 9

Vatican publishes rules relating to New Doctors of the Church named verification of Marian apparitions THE Vatican has made pub- Pope uses Pentecost to announce honour for St John of Avila and St Hildegard of Bingen lic the rules it uses to verify the truth of reports of Mar- By Stephen Reilly of a kingdom in which people have con- ian apparitions. centrated so much power they think they To help bishops determine POPE Benedict XVI used the feast of no longer need depend on a God who is the credibility of such reports, Pentecost to announce that he will far away.’ the Vatican has translated the declare St Hildegard of Bingen and St “They believe they are so powerful they procedural rules from 1978 John of Avila as Doctors of the Church can build their own way to heaven in order from the original Latin and pub- at the beginning of this year’s Synod to open the gates and put themselves in lished them for the first time. of Bishops in Rome in October. God’s place,” he went on. “But it’s precisely The ‘norms regarding the in this field of the lived experi- “These two great witnesses of the faith at this moment that something strange and manner of proceedings in the ence of the Church, whose deli- lived in very different historical periods and unusual happens. While they are working to discernment of presumed cacy requires an ever-more came from different cultural backgrounds,” build the tower, they suddenly realise they apparitions or revelations’ were thorough consideration.’ the Pope (right) said in his Regina Coeli are working against one another. While try- approved by Pope Paul VI in More than 1500 visions of address on Sunday. “But the sanctity of life ing to be like God, they run the risk of not 1978 and distributed to the Mary have been reported and depth of teaching makes them perpet- even being human—because they have lost world’s bishops, but never offi- around the world, but in the ually present: the grace of the Holy Spirit, an essential element of being human: the cially published or translated past century, only nine cases in fact, projected them into that experience ability to agree, to understand one another into modern languages. have received Church approval of penetrating understanding of divine rev- Liturgical feast throughout the world. and to work together.” In the last three decades, as worthy of belief. elation and intelligent dialogue with the “Especially in light of the project of the Pope Benedict also said Pentecost was a unauthorised translations have The alleged apparitions at world that constitutes the horizon of per- New Evangelisation, to which the Assem- time to reflect on what truly mattered in life. appeared around the world, Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herze- manent life and action of the Church.” bly of the Synod of Bishops will be dedi- “Progress and science have given us the according to Cardinal William govina are an example of a sit- cated, and on the vigil of the Year of Faith, power to dominate the forces of nature, to Levada, prefect of the Congrega- uation in which the country’s Doctor of the Church these two figures of saints and doctors are manipulate the elements, to reproduce liv- tion for the Doctrine of the Faith. bishops requested the Congrega- The Doctor of the Church title is bestowed of considerable importance and rele- ing things, almost to the point of manufac- The doctrinal office ‘believes tion for the Doctrine of the Faith upon a saint whose writings are deemed to vance,” Pope Benedict said. turing humans themselves,” he continued. it is now opportune to publish to intervene. In that case, the be of universal importance to the Church. Other Doctors of the Church include St “In this situation, praying to God appears these norms, providing transla- congregation established an The Pope must also declare the individual to Augustine, St John Chryosostom, St Fran- outmoded, pointless, because we can build tions in the principle languages’ international commission in be of ‘eminent learning’and ‘great sanctity.’ cis de Sales, and St Catherine of Siena. and create whatever we want. We don’t so as to ‘aid the pastors of the 2010 to investigate the claims of St John ofAvila was a 16th century Span- realise we are reliving the same experience Catholic Church in their difficult six young people who said Mary ish priest, mystic, preacher and scholar. The Pentecost as Babel. It’s true, we have multiplied the task of discerning presumed (above) had appeared to them Holy Father announced his intention to The Papal declaration came on the Feast possibilities of communicating, of possess- apparitions, revelations, mes- daily beginning in 1981. The name him a Doctor of the Church at World of Pentecost which marks the conclusion ing information, of transmitting news—but sages or, more generally, apparitions purportedly continue Youth Day in Madrid last August. of Eastertide and recalls the coming of the can we say our ability to understand each extraordinary phenomena of pre- and thousands travel to the small St Hildegard was a 12th century Ger- Holy Spirit upon the Apostles after the other has increased? Or, paradoxically, do sumed supernatural origin,’ the town each month to meet the man nun, writer, composer, philosopher Ascension of Christ. we understand each other even less? cardinal wrote in the preface that alleged seers and to pray. and mystic, as well as an abbess and The Holy Father contrasted Pentecost, “Unity can only exist as a gift of God’s accompanies the norms on the Pope Benedict XVI has reaf- founder of several monasteries. This ‘the feast of human unity, understanding Spirit, which will give us a new heart and congregation’s website. firmed that the Church never month the Pope formally added her to the and sharing’, with Babel. a new tongue, a new ability to communi- Cardinal Levada wrote he requires the Faithful to believe Church’s roster of saints, extending her Babel, said the Pope, is ‘the description cate. This is what happened at Pentecost.” hoped the norms ‘might be use- in apparitions, not even those ful to theologians and experts recognised by the Church. Vatican bank president ousted by directors Vatican bank president Ettore Gotti You can be an THE president of the Vati- Tedeschi has been relieved of his can bank has been ousted by duties its board of directors, the Vatican revealed last week. SCO AMBASSADOR The board blame Italian Ettore The Vatican bank, founded in Gotti Tedeschi for a deteriora- 1942 by Pope Pius XII, has been tion in standards of governance. in the spotlight since September The board unanimously 2010 when Italian investigators passed a no-confidence vote on froze £15 million pounds of its Mr Tedeschi for failing to carry funds in Italian banks after out ‘various fundamentally opening an investigation into important functions of his possible money-laundering. office,’ a Vatican statement said. The Vatican recently adopted The bank will seek a new presi- new financial transparency dent who can ‘re-establish full laws and set up internal regula- and effective relations between tions to make sure its bank and the institute and the financial all other departments adhere to community, based on mutual international regulations and respect of internationally accepted standards, and cooperate with ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CATHOLIC NEWS? banking standards,’ it said. foreign authorities. I I ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR FAITH? NEWS IN BRIEF in his address to the assembly in Holy Mass in St Peter’s Square Geneva last week. last Saturday morning to com- ARE YOU A DEVOTED READER OF The archbishop expressed the memorate 40 years since the I POPE PROMISES FINANCIAL AID Holy See’s support for Resolu- founding of the Holy Spirit TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS tion WHA64.9 on ‘sustainable Renewal in Italy. THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER? POPE Benedict XVI has promised health financing structures and Cardinal , £80,000 to victims of the recent universal coverage,’ which urges the Archbishop of Genoa and CAN YOU SPARE A LITTLE TIME TO BE A VITAL LINK BETWEEN earthquake in the Emilia Romagna member states to aim for afford- president of the Italian Episco- I region of Italy, the Vatican has able universal coverage and pal Conference (CEI), was the reported. The money will be dis- access for all citizens on the main celebrant. YOUR PARISH AND THE SCO? bursed via Rat Cor Unum, a basis of equity and solidarity. He The celebration was immedi- humanitarian agency set up by the also recalled how Pope Benedict ately followed by a special RE YOU READY TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR FOR THE Papacy to show solidarity between XVI has emphasised the impor- audience with Pope Benedict I A SCO? the Pope and those affected by the tance of establishing ‘real dis- XVI, who addressed the repre- earthquake, which left seven dead, tributive justice which, on the sentatives of the Holy Spirit 7000 homeless and has vastly dis- basis of objective needs, guaran- Renewal. rupted the region’s economy. tees adequate care to all.’ “In your pilgrimage where you Becoming an ambassador for your national “Consequently, if it is not to have the opportunity to spend HOLY SEE REAFFIRMS SUPPORT become inhuman, the world of time in prayer before the tomb of Catholic newspaper brings its own benefits FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVER healthcare cannot disregard the St Peter, may you reinvigorate ARCHBISHOP Zygmunt Zim- moral rules that must govern it,” your Faith, grow in the Christian and rewards owski, head of the Holy See del- he said. witness, and confront without egation to the 65th World Health fear, and with the guidance of the E-mail: [email protected] Assembly, reaffirmed the Holy THOUSANDS COMMEMORATE Holy Spirit, the challenging tasks See’s support for universal HOLY SPIRIT RENEWAL IN ITALY of the New Evangelisation,” the to find out more health coverage for all citizens ABOUT 30,000 people attended Holy Father said. 10 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 1 2012 The saints that shine a path to Heaven Learning a little more about the saints on our prayer cards can renew the Faith we have in our Church

IA degli Orti D’Alibert. John Paul II appointed him President of Her prayer card image depicts a young Bishop Daniel Jenky, is enthusiastically That’s my street in Rome. the Pontifical Council for Justice and woman clad in battle armour, sword in promoting the cause for Beatification. It Just five minutes’walk from Peace. It was there that I was enthusiasti- hand. It was given to me upon my depar- was Bishop Jenky that gave me the St Peter’s Basilica, it is a cally given his prayer card by his former ture for Rome by a former girlfriend. One prayer card upon a recent ad limina visit quiet cul-de-sac boasting a colleagues, each in little doubt that they glance at the card reveals the steely to Rome. grocers, an art gallery, a small cinema and had worked side-by-side with a saint. strength of Christian femininity and the At the root of all Archbishop Sheen a beautiful Marian shrine currently Cardinal Van Thuan died in 2002 after remarkable adventure that await each one achieved in the media was his ‘hour of bedeckedV in blossom for the month of May. a long battle with cancer. At the opening of us if only we give our lives over to God. power’ spent each day in prayer before Due to zealously imposed baggage- of Cardinal Van Thuan’s cause for Beati- the Blessed Sacrament. It was also the size restrictions, I arrived here just over fication in 2007, Pope Benedict XVI t Joseph is a sacred souvenir of a first fixture in his busy daily schedule. a year ago with very little in the way of praised ‘the shining witness of faith which visit last year to the wonderful That example speaks very powerfully household furnishings. In those 12 this heroic pastor bequeathed to us.’ Catholic News Agency. Based in for itself. months, however, my house has gradu- His kindly countenance as captured on Denver,S Colorado, at noon each day the ally yielded to homeliness. That is with his prayer card portrait is a reminder that journalists pause to say the Angelus. t Josemaria Escriva was a native of the exception of one shelf situated to the BY DAVID KERR no secularising earthly power can crush They also ask for the intercession of St Spain but is buried in Rome. In right of the front door. the serenity or spirit of a man who is truly Joseph who they laud in prayer as a fact I visited his tomb on Saturday. It has become a cluttered collecting in love with Christ and His Church. ‘model of zeal, of constant work, of SIt was there that I collected the final point for all the holy images I ahve gath- nant. She died only days after giving birth. silent faithfulness, of paternal kindness.’ prayer card I would like to highlight. The ered during the year. I don’t have a prob- Last year I had the honour of meeting t Joan of Arc was born 600 years In an era that sometimes denies the founder of Opus Dei in 1928, his life- lem binning old junk. I do, however, the daughter whose life St Gianna sacri- ago this year. In the first volume of very existence of maleness, St Joseph still work was to tell all Christians—laity struggle when it comes to holy cards and ficed herself to save. Also a doctor and his A History of the English-Speak- provides an ever-contemporary model of included—to pursue the highest stan- images. Therefore, almost by default, I also called Gianna Molla, she wanted to Sing People, Sir Winston Churchill stated true masculinity—just, chaste, prudent, dards of holiness wherever they find have acquired this plank of piety with remind me of her mother’s advice: “Be that: “Joan was a being so uplifted from strong, obedient and faithful. themselves in the world. each saint becoming a familiar face, a living witnesses of the greatness and the ordinary run of mankind that she “Don’t let your life be barren,” he writes trusted friend and source of solace over beauty of Christianity.” finds no equal in a thousand years.” rchbishop Fulton Sheen is in the first line of his spiritual classic, The the past 12 months. Let me introduce you A peasant girl from an obscure village another man on the path to saint- Way. “Be useful. Make yourself felt. Shine to just some of the key players in my ardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen in Eastern France, at the age of only 13 hood. Arguably the world’s first forth with the torch of your Faith and your saintly hall of fame. Van Thuan is a modern saint in Joan was informed by heavenly ‘voices’ Atele-evangelist, Archbishop Sheen’s Life love,” It is a challenge that still emanates the making. He was named Arch- that she would militarily lead her coun- is Worth Living programme attracted forth from his gaze on that prayer card. t Gianna Beretta Molla was some- bishopC of Saigon just seven days before try to an unlikely victory over the occu- over 30 million viewers each week in the There have been quite few dishearten- body I knew little about until an eld- the fall of South Vietnam to the commu- pying English. US in the early 1950s. In fact, it also won ing tales of scandal to write about in erly Maltese priest slipped me her nist North in 1975. He was then impris- With an unswerving pursuit of the will the Emmy Award in 1952. In his accept- Rome in recent weeks. Each day, how- prayerS card after hearing my confession in oned for 13 years, nine of which were of God, St Joan did exactly that and all ance speech Archbishop Sheen felt it ever, my own saintly Hall of Fame St Peter’s Basilica. A doctor, wife and spent in solitary confinement. That was within the space of four years. Churchill time he ‘pay tribute to my four writers— repeatedly reminds me that while our mother, in 1962 Gianna heroically chose to then followed by release, house arrest concluded that the story of St Joan would Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.’ Church is not impeccable it is infallible undergo a risky operation to save her daugh- and expulsion from his homeland. be beyond credulity if it were not so well He grew up in the city of Peoria in Illi- and, by the grace and love of God, it is ter’s life when she was two months preg- He spent his exile in Rome where Pope documented and, what is more, true. nois where the local diocese, headed by still a royal road to holiness and Heaven. What do you think of DAVID KERR’S comments on the saints? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] Devoting ourselves to the Sacred Heart The devotion to the Sacred Heart, which begins this month is one that is steeped in history and tradition

devotional medals with red ribbons began tant. Originally under Franciscan influ- France can claim the honour of being their shirts, a scapular-like piece of cloth to proliferate in place of, or alongside, the ence, this became a popular devotion. the nation that first cultivated this great bearing the image and invocation of the blue-ribboned medals of Our Lady that When the Faithful of England rose up devotion and it is strong there still. Yet Sacred Heart, like the French royalists a had been worn the previous month. against the heretic Henry VIII in the Pil- the rulers of France did not respond ade- century and a half earlier. Of all the devotions of the Catholic grimage of Grace, the banner of the Five quately to Christ’s wishes. St Margaret Church, that to the Sacred Heart is the one Wounds was their battle standard. Then Mary said that Our Lord wanted His he Sacred Heart, though primarily least often explained, for the simple rea- the Jesuits began to embrace devotion to Sacred Heart ‘to reign in the King’s a devotion to the divine love of son that it is something we feel rather than the Sacred Heart itself: among its early palace, to be painted on his standards.’ humanity, is also a symbol of rationalise. It is a specialised aspect of our practitioners were St Francis Borgia and Louis XIV,however, neglected to add the Christ’sT desire to reign over all earthly wider devotion to Our Lord. It is about St Aloysius Gonzaga. It was in western emblem to his standard, an indifference societies and of our duty to work for the love: His love for us, expressed in the France in the 17th century that the Sacred to which some have attributed the even- creation of such Catholic nations. symbol of His divine heart, and our Heart finally entered the realm of popular tual misfortunes of the French Revolu- One such striver was Gabriel Garcia totally inadequate but ultimately salvific devotion, spreading from Brittany and tion. When the Catholic royalists of Moreno, President of Ecuador, who con- love of Him. The Sacred Heart is often Normandy in 1670 to elsewhere in France. western France rose against the atheistic secrated his country to the Sacred Heart of BY GERALD WARNER thought of as a fairly modern devotion, Then came the real impetus: the Republic the emblem they wore on their Jesus just two years before being murdered but its origins go back further than might visions of St Margaret Mary Alacoque, a breast was the Sacred Heart. by Freemasons in 1875. Today, with the be thought. It is known to have been prac- Visitation nun in the convent of Paray-le- In 1932 the head of the House of Church beleaguered by secularist oppres- OLLOWING upon the tradi- tised by St Mechtilde and St Gertrude in Monial, in June 1675, when Our Lord Bourbon, Don Alfonso Carlos, senior sion, it is the Sacred Heart we should tional association of Our the 13th century. It remained, however, a said to her: “Behold the Heart that has so descendant of Louis XIV and rightful invoke in defending the Church’s rights. Blessed Lady with the month private rather than a popular devotion, loved men… instead of gratitude I king of both France and Spain, ordered Among those who fought for the Church of May, as we enter June the practised among religious orders rather receive from the greater part only ingrat- his adherents to place the emblem of the wearing the emblem of the Sacred Heart devotional focus switches to than by the general populace. itude…” He asked for a feast of repara- Sacred Heart on the Spanish flag. They were the gallant Cristeros in Mexico in the the Sacred Heart. tion on the Friday after the octave of did so and carried these banners through- 1920s. Some months ago I wrote about the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is he catalyst that transformed it into a Corpus Christi. Eventually, on June 11, out the Civil War against another atheist new film Cristiada portraying them, its Fone of the most universal Catholic prac- more widespread devotion appears 1899, Pope Leo XIII solemnly conse- Republic. The Carlist requetés, as the release date then unknown. Toupdate read- tices, across various nations and continents. to have been the habit of reverenc- crated all mankind to the Sacred Heart. devoutly Catholic volunteers fighting for ers, it has now been renamed For Greater Older readers will recall how, at primary ingT the Five Wounds of Christ, of which The Pope described this as ‘the great the restoration of the traditional monar- Glory and is opening in America this school, as May was succeeded by June, the wounded heart was the most impor- act’of his Pontificate. chy were called, wore the ‘detente’ on month, so should be here soon.

What do you think of GERALD WARNER’S comments on devotion to the Sacred Heart? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11 Historic move is for all the right reasons FR PAUL KELLY says that the future of the Scottish Catholic Archives was a decision the bishops made after due consideration

WRITE concerning the issue of consultation with the National the Scottish Catholic Archives Archives of Scotland and the National and the transfer of the pre-1878 Library of Scotland. A strong repre- material to Aberdeen University. sentation was made to the Bishops’ I became involved in this issue Conference in 2008 that the archives some 12 years ago as a member of the be not split but maintained in their Scottish Bishops’ Heritage Commis- entirety, holding together both the his- Ision. I had some interest in the matter toric and the more up to date material. since, before becoming a priest, I had However, it was judged that it would been an assistant keeper in the Manu- be a major expense for the Church to scripts Department of the National accommodate the increasing number Library of Scotland and a historian, of readers and researchers. having completed a doctoral thesis and published a number of articles in ow a move from Edinburgh to learned journals on 18th century Aberdeen was always likely to British politics. excite opposition, especially The issue 12 years ago was that the fromN those used to having the material bishops had to find increasing on their doorstep. amounts of money to pay for the I recall that at the meeting in upkeep of the archives, as returns from Aberdeen in 2003, Professor Tom the Anderson Bequest dminished, and Devine (who was then teaching there) the fact that there was limited space at mentioned to me privately that there Columba House. The archives were would be strong objections from the continuing to grow year by year but central belt. There would also be the accomodation was not growing. objections to move an essentially Further, the dioceses and Bishops’ national collection to Aberdeen. But Conference were themselves generat- why should everything be centred in ing great numbers of records which Edinburgh or Glasgow? would need professional administra- The trains between Edinburgh, tion. What could we do about this? Glasgow and Aberdeen go both ways. When I was a research historian, I here were two different kinds of travelled to numerous local reposito- archives in question. There was ries in England and Scotland in search what might be called the ‘his- of material relating to British parlia- Ttoric collection’—that is material mentary politics. Historians are only relating to the Scottish Catholic too well aware that the location of Church up to the time of the restora- along with many other smaller collec- offer, especially in view of the Changes to the Scottish Catholic Archives, archives is not necessarily determined tion of hierarchy in 1878. This was the tions. This material had previously connections between the Scottish currently at Columba House in Edinburgh, by the convenience of some who use material most likely to be consulted by been kept at Blairs College, Aberdeen Catholic Archives and the north-east. (inset) mark a new chapter in the pages them. scholars. After 1878, the material was and St Gregory’s, Preshome. Other In 2003 members of the Scottish Bish- of the history of the Church in Scotland The move of the material from largely that generated by the dioceses. archival material gifted or deposited at ops’s Heritage Commission (consist- Columba House to Aberdeen has been While several dioceses Glasgow and Columba House includes about 30 ing of lay members and priests) met a long process marked by consultation Paisley—maintained their own estate collections relating to the north- with members of the staff of Aberdeen would always be known as such and all along the way. However, at the end archives, the bishops of other dioceses east of Scotland. University. The meeting was very pos- the Church would retain ownership of of the day it is the responsibility of the had deposited material in Columba By 2003 Aberdeen University had itive and Aberdeen University lectur- them. bishops to make the decision as to House. The ‘historic collection’ com- indicated to Archbishop Mario Conti ers were evidently enthuisastic about Subsequently, the Heritage Com- how to best care for the archives and prises the records of the Scottish Mis- that it would be happy to receive on the material. They spoke of plans of mission recommended that the bish- to make them available. I think they sion from 1627, the records of the loan (it would be for 30 years) the creating a community of scholars ops should accept the offer made by have made the best decision in the Scots Colleges of Parish, Douay, ‘historic collection’ and house them around the projected new library and the university. In a memorandum present circumstances. Madrid and Rome from 1600, the along with the Blairs Library. The uni- archive building and about directing addressed to the Bishops’ Conference records of the Monastery of St James, versity would provide excellent care research students in the direction of in 2008, it was noted that any future I Fr Paul Kelly of St Michael’s, Lin- Ratisbon, from 1177, the Scottish for the material and make them avail- the Scottish Catholic Archives. More- planning for the archives of the lithgow is a member of the Scottish seminaries from the 18th century able to scholars. This was an attactive over, the Scottish Catholic Archives Church will include discussions and Bishops’ Heritage Commission We cannot reveal our true potiential, in God’s image, in a few words

Wrinkly Rolling Stone Ron- around us as we fish. Loch sides learn to be a bit of an outboard cold? Too hot? Too windy? Too are we conscious of what we are nie Wood was being inter- and river sides each have their mechanic. I know the difference much water?Too little water? Too doing or is it routine? Even that viewed, on radio by Danny own unique qualities. Last week as between two stroke and four sunny? Not sunny enough? A bit statement ‘bless ourselves’is inac- Baker. Ronnie was being Fr Eddie Big Wull and I fished in the blaz- stroke. I know what a spark plug of meteorology can come in , we are invoking God’s asked to answer a series of ing sun we watched the first osprey looks like and at a push could handy. The life cycle of the trout, blessing on our actions. From the questions that used to be put McGhee we had seen this year plunge into change one. Shear pins. No prob- sea trout or salmon is equally very beginning, the scriptures have to ‘the stars’ by a teenage the water of the Daer Reservoir lem. For me this was a very steep important. We need to be a bit of reminded us that we are made in the girls’ magazine. What is your answer. What kind of picture do and emerge with a trout. It was learning curve. I was entering a a biologist or ichthyologist or image and likeness of God. God is favourite colour? What is these conjure up in a readers doing better than we were! The world of oil and dirty hands. both. To say simply, my hobby is not an optional extra. God is at the your favourite drink? What is mind? A foot at one end of a line birds of the high moor land are dif- Many years ago I learned to tie fishing is to include almost infi- very centre of our lives. your favourite album? The and a worm at the other? Flat ferent to the birds we usually seen flies. It is one of the single most nite possibilities. It is not so Today we are invited to look in questions were hardly mind- caps and Coronation Street? in our towns. Sitting quietly in a satisfying things that an angler much a statement of fact as it is the mirror and see someone made in bending or likely to reveal Someone slightly our of touch boat we are able to observe and can learn. In order to imitate the an indicator of potential. the image and likeness of God, full any great insight into the per- with reality? All responses are learn and identify and be excited at flies at their various stages of This leads us by a convoluted of potential. son being asked for answers. potentially possible but what do their return year after year. development a basic knowledge route to this Sunday’s feast. Trinity It was a formula that seemed they really tell? Very little. Each I bought a new outboard motor of insects is important, as well as Sunday seems, on the face of it, to I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a to work for the magazine so answer is simply a window into at the beginning of the season. It a knowledge of the invertebrates be a simple but profound statement priest of Galloway Diocese since why change? another world, each window an was not that the old one was not that trout feed on. A bit of an of truth, God is Father, Son and 1972. Currently serving three It was not that Danny and invitation too look further and running perfectly well, it is. I am entomologist is your fly fisher- Spirit. It is a fundamental statement parishes in the Kilmarnock area Ronnie were not engaging, I lis- discover more. getting too old to be carrying a man. Also a keen conservationist. of Faith. It is far from being a cold, he helps on a part time basis tened for a while, interested in I have fished since I was 9 or heavy engine and fitting it to the The condition of our rivers and theological reality. It is like saying with chaplaincy in HMP Kil- the banter between the two, until 10 years old. Rivers fascinate boat. It was easy enough at the lakes is very important to every ‘fishing is my hobby.’It does not marnock. He holds a Diploma in it was time to change station and me. Water fascinates me. I have beginning of the day but at the fisherman. Ask those who cur- even begin to describe the reality. Religious Education and a Mas- catch Day 2 of the England and spent more time in it and on it end carrying it back to our engine rently fish the River Clyde and As soon as we say the word ‘God’ ters in Education and has West Indies Test Match on TMS. than I care to think about. Fish- shed was heart attack stuff. The the River Kelvin for salmon, sea we immediately allow infinite pos- worked extensively in Catholic Much later I thought about how ing is about so much more than new outboard is half the weight trout and trout how important it sibility. To say that God is Father, schools as advisor in religious difficult it is to reveal ourselves just catching fish. Catching fish of the old and just as efficient. is took keep our waterways as Son and Spirit is to say that God is education. A columnist for the in a few short words. is the bonus. Us anglers get a Technology moves on. The thing clean as possible. Good habitat is involved in every dimension of our SCO since 1991, his hobbies What are your favourite hob- unique insight into the natural is, that if you use an outboard essential for a healthy fish popu- lives. For most of us the reality is include fishing, pigeon-racing bies? I was asked the question world. Why? Because we have you need to know what to do if it lation. Weather plays an impor- that we take God for granted. When and poetry. He can be contacted for a parish diary. Fishing, racing time to pause and look and stops working suddenly in the tant part in the decision making our hand strays to the font as we by email: edwardmcghee pigeons and poetry, was my absorb all that is happening middle of the water. I have had to process; do I fish or not? Is it too enter the church and bless ourselves @btinternet.com 12 PAPAL VISIT 1982 SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 1 2012 Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PAPAL VISIT 1982 13

HE Papal visit by Pope John Paul II on June 1, Hundreds of thousands of Catholics throughout Scotland were 1982 is looked back on by all Scottish Catholics thrilled at seeing Blessed Pope John Paul II arrive on our shores (above left) before celebrating Mass at Bellahouston Park in as one of the defining moments in our history. Glasgow (above) but none more so than the Polish Catholic The glorious sunny day at Bellahouston Park and community in Scotland (inset) who were delighted to welcome the raucous reception given to the Holy Father one of their own to the country in which they had begun a new by Scotland’s young people live on today as the iconic chapter in their lives images of a historic visit. TBut for one section of Scotland’s Catholics, the visit had even more meaning. For the exiled Poles who made their life here, and for their children and grandchildren, it was both a ith the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005 the Pol- religious celebration and an occasion of great national pride. ish community in Scotland again had the chance Having had a long relationship with Scotland going back to show its appreciation and affection for the man to an exodus of Scots to Poland in the 17th century and whoW has come to be known as John Paul the Great. beyond, the Polish people entered into a new chapter of their PAPAL VISIT By that stage the Polish community had been swelled by lives with the decision taken by many free Poles to stay in the admittance of Poland to the EU and the subsequent Scotland in the years following the Second World War, as influx of Poles to the UK which followed, and while much their homeland disappeared into the Soviet Bloc and Com- of the grief saw sad glances cast homeward to Poland and munism forcibly took control of the proud, independent particularly to the city of Krakow, where he had been arch- nation that had suffered so much in the previous years. bishop, many looked back to the sunny days of May 31 and Faced with the unappealing prospect of being repatriated in 1982 was Poles apart June 1, 1982 when Scotland’s Poles had joined the country’s to a country so totally under the wing of Soviet Russia, Catholics in welcoming their Pope to these shores. which took a dim view of their fiercely held Catholic Faith, Speaking of the news of his death after a long and visible many Poles took the decision to build new lives for them- battle with illness, Mr Alfer looked back sadly on the time selves in Scotland. On the 30th anniversary of Blessed Pope John Paul II’s visit to the UK, DAN McGINTY but shared the happy experiences the Catholic community in New centres for the Polish population were duly estab- Scotland had when Pope John Paul II’s successor Pope lished in Dunfermline, Edinburgh and, perhaps most notably, speaks with Aleksander Alfer of Scotland’s Polish Catholic community about his Benedict XVI celebrated Mass in Bellahouston Park in in Glasgow, where the parish of St Simon’s in Partick 2010, and looked forward to the legacy of Polish Faith and became, over time, the heart of Scotland’s Polish commu- national identity which had been so strengthened by the nity. There, each Sunday, they could celebrate their Faith in memories of it and the legacy that the late Holy Father left behind for Poles here Papal visit of 1982. their native tongue, singing their own hymns and maintain- “We were all very sad when he died,” he said. “But we ing the traditions that they had left behind in Poland. Today, were able to celebrate again in 2010 when Pope Benedict a memorial still stands to the Polish men and women who II to Glasgow and Edinburgh in the biggest public display of tion of Poles who welcomed the Holy Father. of flowers. Pope John Paul II reciprocated with Rosary XVI celebrated Mass at Bellahouston too. practised their Faith in St Simon’s, and to parish priest Fr Catholicism since Catholic emancipation over a century and “We were received by the Pope at St Andrew’s College beads for his compatriots. “We went this time with Fr Willy Slavin and St Simon’s Patrick Tierney who welcomed them so openly to his church a half earlier. before making our way to Bellahouston Park for the Mass,” The exchange of gifts, though common in Papal visits, parish. Obviously there were a lot of Poles there, but we and to whom the Polish expatriates were so grateful. However, Scotland’s Poles had another reason to celebrate he said. “I think he was very pleased to find Polish repre- summed up the great affection that the Polish community went together as a parish first and foremost. with Blessed Pope John Paul II’s arrival here. They were not sentatives in Glasgow, just as we were pleased to welcome had for a Pope that even today Poland looks on devotedly as “We still celebrate our Masses there and it is great that ith their new life in Scotland, the Poles joined the just welcoming the Holy Father, they were welcoming their him here. ‘their Pope.’And even today the warm gestures continue to even after all the years since the Polish community began vast ranks of immigrant Catholics in Scotland, countryman. It was not just a celebration of their Faith, but of “It was a great surprise and honour for the Polish com- bear fruit for the Polish community. here and since the visit of Pope John Paul II to Glasgow that along with the Irish, Italians and Lithuanians, who their nationhood. Less than 40 years after the trauma of the munity. We were delighted that we were welcoming the first “It was a wonderful day for us,” Mr Alfer added. “Only Polish people still have the opportunity to choose from hadW similarly arrived on these shores from their native lands, war and the difficult decision to remain so far from home, part Polish Pope, and the Polish community in Glasgow was very very recently someone told me of footage on YouTube of us Masses in Polish right across the city.” and found their place in Scottish society, and with the rest of of Poland came to Bellahouston Park and to Murrayfield with excited that John Paul II was here with us.” being received by the Pope which I never even knew existed. Today with Pope John Paul II being honoured across the Scotland’s Catholics they shared the same rite of passage as John Paul II, and those among the 300,000 who claim Poland As the Polish representatives, two families from the Pol- We all have our photos of the day and the Rosary beads he world, and making his way towards sainthood, the Polish com- they moved out from being ‘the ghetto church’ and into as their own welcomed him more warmly than anyone. ish community in Glasgow, welcomed the Pope, 10-year- presented to each of us but it was a great surprise to find munity in Scotland can look back with pride not just on his Scotland’s mainstream when they welcomed Pope John Paul Aleksander Alfer, known as Alec, was among the delega- old Denise Porada presented the Holy Father with a bunch footage of us meeting the Pope after all these years.” Papacy, but on the special days he spent in Scotland in 1982. 12 PAPAL VISIT 1982 SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 1 2012 Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PAPAL VISIT 1982 13

HE Papal visit by Pope John Paul II on June 1, Hundreds of thousands of Catholics throughout Scotland were 1982 is looked back on by all Scottish Catholics thrilled at seeing Blessed Pope John Paul II arrive on our shores (above left) before celebrating Mass at Bellahouston Park in as one of the defining moments in our history. Glasgow (above) but none more so than the Polish Catholic The glorious sunny day at Bellahouston Park and community in Scotland (inset) who were delighted to welcome the raucous reception given to the Holy Father one of their own to the country in which they had begun a new by Scotland’s young people live on today as the iconic chapter in their lives images of a historic visit. TBut for one section of Scotland’s Catholics, the visit had even more meaning. For the exiled Poles who made their life here, and for their children and grandchildren, it was both a ith the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005 the Pol- religious celebration and an occasion of great national pride. ish community in Scotland again had the chance Having had a long relationship with Scotland going back to show its appreciation and affection for the man to an exodus of Scots to Poland in the 17th century and whoW has come to be known as John Paul the Great. beyond, the Polish people entered into a new chapter of their PAPAL VISIT By that stage the Polish community had been swelled by lives with the decision taken by many free Poles to stay in the admittance of Poland to the EU and the subsequent Scotland in the years following the Second World War, as influx of Poles to the UK which followed, and while much their homeland disappeared into the Soviet Bloc and Com- of the grief saw sad glances cast homeward to Poland and munism forcibly took control of the proud, independent particularly to the city of Krakow, where he had been arch- nation that had suffered so much in the previous years. bishop, many looked back to the sunny days of May 31 and Faced with the unappealing prospect of being repatriated in 1982 was Poles apart June 1, 1982 when Scotland’s Poles had joined the country’s to a country so totally under the wing of Soviet Russia, Catholics in welcoming their Pope to these shores. which took a dim view of their fiercely held Catholic Faith, Speaking of the news of his death after a long and visible many Poles took the decision to build new lives for them- battle with illness, Mr Alfer looked back sadly on the time selves in Scotland. On the 30th anniversary of Blessed Pope John Paul II’s visit to the UK, DAN McGINTY but shared the happy experiences the Catholic community in New centres for the Polish population were duly estab- Scotland had when Pope John Paul II’s successor Pope lished in Dunfermline, Edinburgh and, perhaps most notably, speaks with Aleksander Alfer of Scotland’s Polish Catholic community about his Benedict XVI celebrated Mass in Bellahouston Park in in Glasgow, where the parish of St Simon’s in Partick 2010, and looked forward to the legacy of Polish Faith and became, over time, the heart of Scotland’s Polish commu- national identity which had been so strengthened by the nity. There, each Sunday, they could celebrate their Faith in memories of it and the legacy that the late Holy Father left behind for Poles here Papal visit of 1982. their native tongue, singing their own hymns and maintain- “We were all very sad when he died,” he said. “But we ing the traditions that they had left behind in Poland. Today, were able to celebrate again in 2010 when Pope Benedict a memorial still stands to the Polish men and women who II to Glasgow and Edinburgh in the biggest public display of tion of Poles who welcomed the Holy Father. of flowers. Pope John Paul II reciprocated with Rosary XVI celebrated Mass at Bellahouston too. practised their Faith in St Simon’s, and to parish priest Fr Catholicism since Catholic emancipation over a century and “We were received by the Pope at St Andrew’s College beads for his compatriots. “We went this time with Fr Willy Slavin and St Simon’s Patrick Tierney who welcomed them so openly to his church a half earlier. before making our way to Bellahouston Park for the Mass,” The exchange of gifts, though common in Papal visits, parish. Obviously there were a lot of Poles there, but we and to whom the Polish expatriates were so grateful. However, Scotland’s Poles had another reason to celebrate he said. “I think he was very pleased to find Polish repre- summed up the great affection that the Polish community went together as a parish first and foremost. with Blessed Pope John Paul II’s arrival here. They were not sentatives in Glasgow, just as we were pleased to welcome had for a Pope that even today Poland looks on devotedly as “We still celebrate our Masses there and it is great that ith their new life in Scotland, the Poles joined the just welcoming the Holy Father, they were welcoming their him here. ‘their Pope.’And even today the warm gestures continue to even after all the years since the Polish community began vast ranks of immigrant Catholics in Scotland, countryman. It was not just a celebration of their Faith, but of “It was a great surprise and honour for the Polish com- bear fruit for the Polish community. here and since the visit of Pope John Paul II to Glasgow that along with the Irish, Italians and Lithuanians, who their nationhood. Less than 40 years after the trauma of the munity. We were delighted that we were welcoming the first “It was a wonderful day for us,” Mr Alfer added. “Only Polish people still have the opportunity to choose from hadW similarly arrived on these shores from their native lands, war and the difficult decision to remain so far from home, part Polish Pope, and the Polish community in Glasgow was very very recently someone told me of footage on YouTube of us Masses in Polish right across the city.” and found their place in Scottish society, and with the rest of of Poland came to Bellahouston Park and to Murrayfield with excited that John Paul II was here with us.” being received by the Pope which I never even knew existed. Today with Pope John Paul II being honoured across the Scotland’s Catholics they shared the same rite of passage as John Paul II, and those among the 300,000 who claim Poland As the Polish representatives, two families from the Pol- We all have our photos of the day and the Rosary beads he world, and making his way towards sainthood, the Polish com- they moved out from being ‘the ghetto church’ and into as their own welcomed him more warmly than anyone. ish community in Glasgow, welcomed the Pope, 10-year- presented to each of us but it was a great surprise to find munity in Scotland can look back with pride not just on his Scotland’s mainstream when they welcomed Pope John Paul Aleksander Alfer, known as Alec, was among the delega- old Denise Porada presented the Holy Father with a bunch footage of us meeting the Pope after all these years.” Papacy, but on the special days he spent in Scotland in 1982. 14 CARITAS AWARDS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 1 2012

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Maurice's High School, Cumbernauld Akash Maliampurakal, St Andrew's & St Bride's High Helen Patfield. St Kentigern's Academy, Blackburn Rebekah Cranney, St Peter the Apostle High School, Nicole Halliday, Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill School, East Kilbride Aimee Perera, St Aloysius College, Glasgow Clydebank Aisha Hamid, St Margaret's Academy, Livingston Mark Malone, Holyrood Secondary School, Glasgow Aisha Pervez, Notre Dame High School, Glasgow Martin Cullen, St Peter the Apostle High School, Clyde- Samuel Hampton, St John's Academy, Perth Catriona Martin-Lennie, Our Lady's High School, Cum- Stephen Pickering, St Aidan's High School, Wishaw bank Nicola Hannan, Our Lady & St Patrick's High School, bernauld Brian Prenmath, All Saints Secondary School, Erin Cumming, St Andrew's Academy, Paisley Dumbarton Nisma Mathew, St Andrew's & St Bride's High School, Glasgow Christopher Cummiskey, St Andrew's Secondary School, Mhairi Hannigan, St Luke's High School, Barrhead East Kilbride Nicola Queen, St Luke's High School, Barrhead Glasgow Layla-Marie Harvey, St Peter the Apostle High School, Adele Maxwell, John Paul Academy, Glasgow Stephen Queen, John Ogilvie High School, Hamilton Katie Cunningham, Our Lady's High School, Motherwell Clydebank Marisa McAllister, St Thomas Aquinas Secondary Kirsty Quigley, All Saints Secondary School, Glasgow Conor Curran, St Ninian's High School, Kirkintilloch Claire Hawthorne, St Peter the Apostle High School, School, Glasgow Liam Quinn, Holy Cross High School, Hamilton Owen Dalton, Our Lady & St Patrick's High School, Clydebank Chloe McAlpine, Our Lady's High School, Motherwell Joseph Rafter, Lourdes Secondary School, Glasgow Dumbarton Lauren Healy, St Mungo's Academy, Glasgow Kathryn McBride, St Columba's High School, Greenock Sonia Ramzan, St Kentigern's Academy, Blackburn Sara Dar, St Paul's High School, Glasgow Matthew Healy, Holy Cross High School, Hamilton Sammi Jo McBride, St Paul's High School, Glasgow Steven Rea, Holy Rood High School, Edinburgh Liam Davies, St Andrew's High School, Coatbridge Jack Heaney, St Luke's High School, Barrhead Hollie McCafferty, St Kentigern's Academy, Blackburn Stephen Dawoud, Holy Cross High School, Hamilton Gerard Hennan, St Stephen's High School, Port Kieran McCann, St Andrew's & St Bride's High School, I Continued on page 15 Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER THAT’S LIFE 15 I would proudly hear ‘death becomes her’ THAT’S LIFE explains how our ability to prepare for and cope with bereavement teaches us about life and living

get on board with one of my favourite topics? Not only does discussion on death and dying seem to ruin the mood it is often thought to be in bad taste. Fortunately I have a very good friend who is a By Mary funeral director and she happily indulges me. A woman of great sensitivity and compassion—, McGinty should I shuffle off this mortal coil she would be just the right person to look after my family in their hour of need and she would definitely lay me to rest in a F YOU want to be socially successful you dignified manner. Please God, that will not be any- need to get to grips with the phenomenon of time soon. As for the funeral, I do not have a wish small talk. The conversation for its own list for the occasion although I trust my family to put sake, through which we give and seek on a tasty purvey that befits the woman who fed and approval and affirm relationships, is an watered them for so long. Beyond that, I am with St essential bonding ritual. Small talk, as one expert Monica—all I ask is that they remember me at the puts it, ‘lubricates social interactions in a very altar of God. flexibleI way.’ In China and Japan it is expected that you will he fact that the English language has 200 instigate fairly searching enquiries about career and euphemisms for dying speaks volumes for our home life so that you can make a definition of social reticence to discuss the event which is an category. Employ this line of question in France and inevitability.T At a recent medical conference the you will soon find you are a social pariah as that is extent to which newly qualified doctors were likely just not the done thing. Take it up a notch with scin- to view death as a medical failure rather than a stage tillating social discourse on art and culture and you in the process of life was revealed.Their concerns at wil not be condemned to a seat below the salt. their lack of sufficient training on how to deal with death and dying were also raised. am not sure where small talk ends and mean- Death is the natural conclusion of this earthly pil- Gordius No 41 ingful conversation begins. What I do know is grimage and we need to explore our emotions and CROSSWORD that we mums can spout forth on pretty much confront our fears. In keeping mindful of death we any subject without coming up for air. Children, will make the most of the days given to us. Meditat- I 1 2345 678 fashion, recipes and holidays are topics from the ing on the end deepens our relationship with God and lighter side on which we can wax lyrical. Going a encourages a spirit of detachment from earthly 9 bit deeper, education, politics and religion are pop- things. ular subjects but unless all parties are of like-mind or Parents do a great disservice to their children if 10 11 combative conversation is your thing then a little they shy away from the subject. And keeping them caution is usually advised. away from funerals so as not to upset them is to deny Some subjects of conversation do not exactly thrill them the final goodbye. Sad though they are, funer- 12 131415 me. Cars and sport for starters. But do I look peeved als are healing experiences. Death teaches us about First entry out the hat next when someone in the group is boring for Britain on life and living.And a more open approach to death is 1617 TUESDAY will be the winner the high-spec of their latest model? So why do so few among the best ways to support the bereaved. 18 19 20 Send your completed 21 22 I Continued from page 14 Aaron Smith, Trinity High School, School, Hamilton crossword entries—along with Rutherglen Shannon Tierney, St John's Acad- Courtney Reid, Our Lady & St 23 24 your full name address and Patrick's High School, Dumbarton David Smith, John Ogilvie High emy, Perth School, Hamilton Annemarie Timmons, Cardinal New- daytime phone number—to Eilidh Reid, Notre Dame High 25 School, Glasgow Liam Smith, St Paul's Academy, man High School, Bellshill CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 Dundee Edward Toner, St Ambrose High Michaela Reilly, Holy Cross High 2627 2829 30 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 School, Hamilton Martin Smith, St John's Academy, School, Coatbridge Perth Patryck Topolski, St Aidan's High Stephen Reilly, St John's Academy, 31 32 6BT Perth Nicole Smith, St Andrew's Academy, School, Wishaw Paisley Beth Tourish, St Benedict's High Leanne Roan, St Paul's High School, 33 34 The winner’s name will be Glasgow Ryan Smith, St Luke's High School, School, Linwood Ailsa Robb, St Margaret's Academy, Barrhead Natalie Tracey, Holy Rood High printed next week Livingston Scott Smith, St Paul's Academy, School, Edinburgh Dundee Joseph Travers, St Aloysius College, Laura Robertson, Cardinal Newman 35 36 High School, Bellshill Scott Sneddon, Our Lady's High Glasgow The editor’s decision is final Mhairi Robertson, St Kentigern's School, Motherwell Feven Tuem, All Saints Secondary Academy, Blackburn Hayleigh Spence, St Peter the Apos- School, Glasgow ACROSS tle High School, Clydebank Anna Turlewicz, St Ninian's High Matthew Roddy, St Andrew's & St 1 A certain irate chant might cause coal to appear (10) LAST WEEK’S Bride's High School, East Kilbride Jodie Stark, John Ogilvie High School, Kirkintilloch School, Hamilton Brandon Turner, St Columba's High 6 The site of the Taj Mahal (4) SOLUTION Jennifer Rodgers, Holy Rood High 10 Protection worn in the kitchen (5) School, Edinburgh Andrew Steele, St Aidan's High School, Greenock 11 Raised tomb (9) Jennifer Rowlinson, Our Lady's High School, Wishaw Roy Tweedie, Holy Rood High ACROSS School, Cumbernauld Hannah Stevenson, Trinity High School, Edinburgh 12 Entrails consisting of broken leg bits (7) 1 Dig 3 Tourist trap Clare Rushworth, St Peter the Apos- School, Renfrew Robin Varghese, St Andrew's & St 15 Material made from flax (5) Lucy Stewart-Evans, Holy Rood High Bride's High School, East Kilbride 17 Exaggerated publicity (4) 8 Urgent 9 Pantheon tle High School, Clydebank 10 Lilac 11 Emend Colin Rushworth, St Peter the Apos- School, Edinburgh Daniel Walker, St John's Academy, 18 Precipitation (4) tle High School, Clydebank Katie Stott, St Paul's Academy, Perth 19 Weeps (5) 13 March 15 Unguent Claudia Russell, St Aidan's High Dundee Clare Walsh, St Andrew's Academy, 21 It stabilises a boat, having a dance with a saint! (7) 16 Haricot 20 Salad School, Wishaw Shauna Strachan, St Andrew's Paisley 23 Hardy kind of Greek monster (5) 21 Holst 23 Pesto Daniella Russo, John Ogilvie High Academy, Paisley Declan Walsh, St Luke's High 24 Skin complaint characterised by pimples (4) Eve Sullivan, Holy Cross High School, Barrhead 24 First aid 25 Bamboo School, Hamilton 25 American ten-cent coin (4) 26 Wensleydale 27 Way Martha Ryan, Holy Rood High School, Hamilton Gary Ward, John Ogilvie High 26 Relented, abated (5) School, Edinburgh Amanda Sutherland, Our Lady & St School, Hamilton Patrick's High School, Dumbarton Catriona Watson, St John's Acad- 28 Give the sheep some paper and he'll go berserk! (7) Rosy Ryan, St Joseph's College, 33 Is it used to make furniture for the directors of a fast food DOWN Dumfries Clare Sweeney, Holyrood Secondary emy, Perth 1 Double Dutch School, Glasgow Nicole Watson, Holy Rood High business?(9) Noor Sajad, All Saints Secondary 34 Pay increase (5) 2 Giggling 3 Tunic School, Glasgow Melissa Sweeney, Holyrood Second- School, Edinburgh Narmeen Sarwar, St Kentigern's ary School,Glasgow Rebecca Watson, St John's Acad- 35 Requirement (4) 4 Ripcord 5 Title Academy, Blackburn Susanne Sweeney, St Peter the emy, Perth 36 Such confirmation of a new pope woke theism up (5,5) 6 Reeked 7 Pen Ruairidh Sawers, St Andrew's & St Apostle High School, Clydebank Daniel Webb, St Andrew's & St 12 Deuteronomy Bride's High School, East Kilbride Rhys Swierkot, St Margaret's Acad- Bride's High School, East Kilbride DOWN emy, Livingston Hannah Welsh, St Andrew's Acad- 13 Minus 14 Heard Craig Scott, St John's Academy, 1 Husband of Jezebel/captain obsessed with Moby Dick (4) 17 Crossbow Perth Claire Marie Taggart, St Ambrose emy, Paisley 2 In great fear (9) Kyle Scott, All Saints Secondary High School, Coatbridge Stephanie Welsh, St Aidan's High 3 Concerning the kidneys (5) 18 Flooded 19 Florin School, Glasgow Irmish Tahir, Holy Rood High School, Wishaw 4 Heavenly body with a fiery tail (5) 22 Total 23 Peace Sean Marie Screen, Holy Cross High School, Edinburgh Jennifer Whiteford, Holy Cross High 5 Excursion (4) 24 Few School, Hamilton Emma Tait, St Aidan's High School, School, Hamilton 7 Inexperienced part of the golf course? (5) Vanessa Sedgwick, St Mungo's Acad- Wishaw Joseph Wilson, Taylor High School, Jakub Tansey, Holy Rood High Motherwell 8 Organize and run the commercial, reverend (10) emy, Glasgow 9 One may gather that it is said before the Epistle (7) Last week’s winner was: Laura Seggie, St Ambrose High School, Edinburgh Robert Wilson, St Peter the Apostle Rhuairidh Taylor, Holy Rood High High School, Clydebank 13 Napoleon was imprisoned here (4) Mrs Cathie Lennon, Galston School, Coatbridge 14 Protection from the elements (7) Omar Shamill, All Saints Secondary School, Edinburgh Jasmine Wood, Notre Dame High School, Glasgow Jenny Thomas, St Andrew's Sec- School, Glasgow 16 This churchman might relocate a dear conch (10) Jennifer Simpson, St Luke's High ondary School, Glasgow Sarah Wylie, All Saints Secondary 20 Under an assumed identity for privacy (9) School, Barrhead Rini Thomas, Notre Dame High School, Glasgow 21 Money owed that will not be recovered (3,4) Mark Singer, St Gabriel's Parish, School, Glasgow Beth Young, Holy Rood High School, 22 Line of stitching on a garment (4) Scottish Catholic Observer: Prestonpans Sarah Thomas, Holy Rood High Edinburgh 27 Backbone (5) Scotland’s only national Ellyn Small, Holy Rood High School, School, Edinburgh Kymberley Young, St Aidan's High 29 An examination of one's business records by Edinburgh Sarah Thompson, St Ambrose High School, Wishaw accountants or tax officers (5) Catholic weekly newspaper Chloe Smart, Our Lady's High School, School, Coatbridge Jean-Luc Zahra, Holy Rood High 30 The golfer’s average is capital! (5) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. Laura Thomson, Holy Cross High School, Edinburgh Cumbernauld 31 Launder, perform ablutions (4) Registered at the Post Office 32 Arid (4) as a newspaper. JUNE 2 CARITAS AWARD CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHS AND REPORT IN THE SCO ON JUNE 8 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 1 2012

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith have been able to receive in the hand As a group covenant, promise to pray for and under both species. each other, especially when you come to The Body and Blood of In the first reading, Moses talks about church, during the coming weeks. Have the blood of the covenant and uses it to each child print their name on the scroll. Christ—First Reading sprinkle on the people. Today, we use Then share a piece of bread and some Holy Water to bless the Assembly—good ribena. To conclude the session: Recite the This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you. A reading from the book of Exodus 24:3-8. idea. The Bread which Jesus ‘took, blest, Our Father together. broke and gave’ to the disciples is a sign of the New Covenant. Prayer Moses told the people all of the Lord’s Dear Jesus, you give us your Body and commands and laws. The people answered: Activities Blood as a sign that we share totally in your “We will do everything the Lord has G Bring a small loaf of bread and some life, death and resurrection. We know you commanded!” Then Moses wrote down all that ribena to share. On a piece of construction give us life and love every day. We thank the Lord had said. paper make a scroll. At the top of the scroll you. Amen. The next morning Moses got up early and built write in big letters: We Are The Body Of an altar at the foot of the mountain. He took a Christ. Leave enough spaces on the scroll Responsorial Psalm large stone for each of the 12 tribes of Israel and for the children to print their name. 147:12 and 14, 19-20 placed the stones there. G As you begin the session, talk a little (R) I will take the cup of salvation, and call Then he sent some young men to burn offerings Reflection about how you have grown together as ‘the on the name of the Lord. and sacrifice bulls as special offerings to the COMMUNION. Holy Communion. We Body of Christ’ this year. Don’t you know What must I give you, Lord, For being so Lord. Moses put half of the blood from the are united, by the Spirit of Jesus in a and love each other more now than at the good to me? animals into some bowls and sprinkled the other commun union, which helps us to be beginning? Are we being/acting like the I will pour out an offering of wine to you, half on the altar. Moses read aloud from the book holy. Communion isn’t just an action it is Body of Christ more faithfully? and I will pray in your name because you of the Lord’s promises, and the people shouted: a statement of belief. We gather together, G Help the children understand that being have saved me. “We will obey the Lord! We will do everything He in a common union, in the Spirit, the Body of Christ is an everyday, all the (R) I will take the cup of salvation, and call has commanded.” through which celebrate our belief that time, covenant, choice, responsibility, on the name of the Lord. Then Moses took the blood that was in the Jesus gave us His body and blood. commitment. We come to Church on I will offer you a sacrifice to show how bowls. He sprinkled it on the people and told This feast of Corpus Christi—The Body Sundays, to celebrate and remember that grateful I am, and I will pray. them: “This blood shows that the Lord will keep of Christ—began in 1294. For about the Jesus is the Bread of Life. Jesus gave us I will keep my promise to you when your all of his promises to you.” first 12 centuries Communion was given new life and promises us eternal life. The people gather at your temple in Jerusalem. The Word of the Lord in both bread and wine. Even infants Third Commandment: “Remember to keep (R) I will take the cup of salvation, and call received the sacred wine. Beginning in the holy the Lord’s Day (Sunday),” commands on the name of the Lord. 12th century and continuing into the 13th, us to gather as the Body of Christ at least Alleluia The Children’s Liturgy page is published one the practice of receiving the sacred wine once a week. began to be limited to the priest presider G The Our Father is a prayer of the Body John 6:51 week in advance to allow RE teachers and those alone. Early in the 20th century, then of Christ. As the Body of Christ on earth, (R) Alleluia, alleluia. taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to especially during and after the Second we are to be ‘making disciples’ and I am the living bread from Heaven, says the Vatican Council, the practice was creating a kingdom, ‘on earth as it is in Lord; whoever eats this bread will live for- use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment encouraged. Most people take it for Heaven.’ Jesus came to tell us; to give us ever. to their teaching materials granted but in reality, it has only been the power of the Spirit, so we could (R) Alleluia, alleluia. in the last 30 years or so that Catholics continue ‘building up the Body of Christ.’ Gospel This is my body. This is my blood. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 It was the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Passover lambs were being killed. Jesus’ disciples asked Him: “Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal?” Jesus said to two of the disciples: “Go into the city, where you will meet a man carrying a jar of water. Follow him, and when he goes into a house, say to the owner ‘our teacher wants to know if you have a room where He can eat the Passover meal with His disciples.’ The owner will take you upstairs and show you a large room furnished and ready for you to use. Prepare the meal there.” The two disciples went into the city and found everything just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover meal. During the meal Jesus took some bread in His hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then He gave it to His disciples and said: “Take this. It is my body.” Jesus picked up a cup of wine and gave thanks to God. He then gave it to His disciples and said: “Drink it!” So they all drank some. Then He said: “This is my blood, which is poured out for many people, and with it God makes His agreement. From now on I will not drink any wine, until I drink new wine in God’s Kingdom.” Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives. The Gospel of the Lord Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

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DEATH MEMORIAM CAMERON GRANT McCABE 2nd Anniversary 10th Anniversary In loving memory of Joe, a In loving memory of Effie In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, GLACKIN, Cathie ANDERSON Cameron, who died on June dear mother, grandmother Died peacefully at home In loving memory of my dear grandfather and great- 6, 2010. and great-grandmother, Eliz- grandfather, who died sud- May 16, aged 84. husband, Ian, died June 7, Your memory is so precious, abeth, Bessie (née Fortified by the Rites of the denly on June 2, 1999. 1975. Your presence missed so McCourt), who died on June Holy Catholic Church. May the winds of heaven Our Lady of Lourdes, pray much, 2, 2002, also remembering Beloved wife of John and for him. You will always be remem- Terence Grant, a dear father, blow gently, much loved mother and Sheila and family. bered and loved by all of us. grandfather and great- And whisper for you to hear, gran. Donald John, Jennifer and grandfather, who died on That we still love and miss The family would like to BOYLE Robert, Fortrose. May 26, 1961. you, thank all those who McEVOY Cherished memories of our May they rest in peace. Always wishing you were attended the funeral at much loved mum and nana, Treasured memories of our CAMERON Sacred Heart of Jesus, have here. Our Lady of Good Aid Betty, died June 7, 2008. darling son and brother, 2nd Anniversary mercy on them. Cathedral, Motherwell, on Also our beloved dad and Every day we think of you, Joseph, whom God called to In loving memory of Effie, a Our Lady of the Rosary of May 19, and the many oth- papa, Benny, died March 13, We miss you more and Heaven, suddenly, on June dear sister-in-law and aunt, Fatima, pray for them. ers who supported them 2004. more, 1, 1992. who died June 6, 2010. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray with their thoughts and No tears, no verse can ever Just wishing we could see We keep you close within Quietly today your memory for them. prayers. say, you, our hearts, we treasure, Inserted by their loving And there you shall remain, Mass will be offered for their How much we miss you Come walking through the Missing you always, forget- daughters Moira, Margaret intentions. every day, To walk with us throughout ting you never. and Kathleen, sons, door. Memories of you are proudly our lives, Margaret and family. Eugene, Sean, Terence, Time has not healed our Until we meet again. kept, James and Peter. heartache, BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Parents too special to ever Mum and Dad. Or stopped our falling tears, forget. Ours is just a simple prayer, We cherish still the memory, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray CAMERON Lord, keep Joseph in Your 29th Anniversary HUTCHESON for them. Of the one we loved so dear. care. In loving memory of my dear In loving memory of my dear From all the family. Eternal rest grant unto him, With all our love, Terence husband, Jimmy, who died husband, and our dear Miss you nana and papa. O Lord, and Celine. June 3, 1983. father, William, who died From the grandchildren and And let perpetual light shine To those who think of him June 2, 1970, also his great-grandchildren. daughter Cathleen, March upon him, MacINTYRE today, 21st Anniversary 16, 1990, his son Robert, May he rest in peace. A little prayer to Jesus say. In loving memory of our dear BRADSHAW July 2, 2007 and his Love from all your loving May he rest in peace. father and grandfather, Of your charity, please pray daughter Maureen, Novem- Inserted by his loving wife family home and away. James, who died on June 5, for the repose of the soul of ber 19, 2007. Cathie, 33 Tay Crescent, 1991. Anne Keegan, beloved wife Just a prayer from ones who Riddrie, Glasgow, G33. MacDONALD Forever in our thoughts. of Thomas Bradshaw and loved you, In loving memory of a dearly Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, DOUGHERTY dearly loved mother of Anne- Just a memory fond and have mercy on him. Remembering with love, Marie and Clare-Frances, true, beloved uncle, Donald, who Inserted by his loving family, our dear mother, Bridget, who died June 4, 1989. In our hearts you’ll live for- died suddenly on June 4, a loving gran and great- Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, ever, 1998. home and away, Bunessan gran, who died on April 21, we place all our trust in You. Because we thought the In our hearts you are always Street, Glasgow. 1998, and whose birthday world of you. there, occurs on June 2. BROADLEY Inserted by his wife Mar- Loved and remembered in MacKINNON Your memory is so 8th Anniversary of our dear 11th Anniversary garet and family. every prayer. precious, Precious memories of Aunt Peggy (Acharacle), Your presence missed so Our Lady of the Isles, pray who died on June 7, 2004. Agnes, who died June 4, for him. much, 2001, a mother we loved so In our hearts you are always KINNEAR Inserted by his loving family. You will always be remem- much. 34th Anniversary there, bered, Eleven years have passed GALEA In loving memory of our Loved and remembered in And loved by all of us. since you slipped away, 5th Anniversary dear mother, Nancy, who McGINNESS every prayer. Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant Still loved and remembered Shelagh (McCartin), died died on June 2, 1978, 18th Anniversary of James Donald John, Jennifer and her eternal rest. every day. June 2, 2007 in Malta. Taken beloved wife of the late (Jimmy), dearly loved dad Robert, Fortrose. St Joseph, pray for her. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have from us so early, loved by all James Kinnear. R.I.P. and grandpa, who died June St Roch, pray for her. mercy on her. who knew her. Inserted by Fiona and 1, 1994. St Pio, pray for her. Love Agnes, Pat, Dawn, Inserted by Eileen McCartin, Iain and her loving sister Also our much loved mum, MacKINNON Her loving family. Fond and treasured memo- Kevin, Paul, Laura and Paisley. Marion. Catherine (Rooney), who Antony. ries of our dearly loved sister died October 24, 2001. and aunt, Chrissie, who died On whose souls, sweet CAMERON, Effie GRANT LYNCH on May 27, 1997, also our Jesus, have mercy. 2nd Anniversary In loving memory of our dear Precious and loving dearly loved brother-in-law In loving memory of a dear- parents, mother, Christina, memories of our dear Our Lady of Lourdes, pray and uncle, Roddy, who died est wife, mother and grand- died June 8, 1974, and uncle, John, who passed for them. on December 31, 2002. mother, who died June 6, father, Thomas W., died July away suddenly on June 7, Inserted by the family. The years may wipe out 2010. 3, 1979. 2003. many things, So sadly missed by all the Our thoughts are always We often sit and think of MacINNES But some they wipe out family. with them, you, In loving memory of our dear never, Like memories of those A loving mother most sin- Their place no one can fill, And think of how you mother and grandmother, died, happy times, cere, In life we loved them dearly, Flora, died March 24, 1978, To think you could not say When we were all together. Loved by all she knew, In death we love them still. our dear father, Norman, HENDERSON She loved us all so very Our Lady of Lourdes, pray your goodbyes, Missing you always. died June 4, 1974, our dear Please pray for the repose dear, for them. Before you closed your St Anthony, pray for them. of the soul of Margaret And we all loved her too. Inserted by their loving eyes. brothers, John, accidentally Anna, Dons and family. (Maggie), who died Forever in our hearts. daughter Theresa and fam- Sad and sudden was his killed in Auckland, New January 31, 2004, and David and all the family. ily. call, Zealand, October 13, 1949, whose 98th birthday His sudden death surprised and Ronald died suddenly MacLEAN occurs June 13, 2009, us all, January 5, 1980, also our In loving memory of our dear beloved To a beautiful life, dear aunt, Bella Johnston, mother and grandmother, Ann Theresa MacLean, died wife of the late Paddy, a Came a sudden end, died February 7, 1981. loving mother, grandmother, He died as he lived, June 7, 2004, beloved wife In the shelter of Thy Sacred great-grandmother. Everyone’s friend. of the late Hector MacLean. Heart, St Martin, pray for her. Too dearly loved to be for- Miss you so much. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray gotten. Dear Jesus, may they rest. Forever in our thoughts and for her. Forever in our thoughts. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for prayers. 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HE Frankish St Radegund An artist’s depiction of the influential St from last week’s article had Hilda of Whitby her counterparts in the British Isles. Here, the about the influence and, indeed, direct Church had been developed power exercised by women at the time. partly by missionaries from Rome, and Indeed, St Bede tells us that the house partly by Christians who had inherited was founded by another woman, ‘the Ttheir Faith from their ancestors, who in pious handmaid of Christ, Heiu.’ turn had converted before the Roman Abbesses were the absolute rulers of legions went home in 410AD. This fact their communities in all but one aspect: has given rise to the notion of the so- they needed a priest to say Mass. called ‘Celtic Church.’ This refers to The house at Hartlepool became those Christians in the British Isles home to some of the prominent figures who derived their Faith from the pre- of the Northumbrian royal family, 410 missions. including the daughter of King Edwin, There are numerous problems with St Elfleda. Her brother, Oswy, was later this terminology. Firstly, the use of the to become king, and Elfleda was to name ‘Celtic’ to refer to the non-Anglo- become abbess at Whitby in succession Saxon peoples in the islands is an to St Hilda, and, like her, would medi- anachronism. It was first applied by lin- ate between the powerful and fre- guists in the 18th century and has cre- quently egotistical male of the ated an ethnic unity where there was Anglo-Saxon Church. Her deeply spir- none. The various peoples who lived in itual relationship with the gentle and the western half of Britain and in Ireland humble St Cuthbert may also be men- had as much in common with each other tioned, which would have brought her as they had with the Anglo-Saxons. some considerable relief! Secondly, the term ‘Celtic’ when applied to the Church of the Dark Ages rom Hartlepool, St Hilda moved suggests—and is understood—that this to Whitby. This was a royal foun- Church was somehow at odds with dation, and another double Rome. It is an idea fed by the pages of Fmonastery, and Hilda became its abbess St Bede, whose Ecclesiastical History of in 657AD. We tend to think of Early the English-Speaking Peoples deliber- Medieval monasteries as intellectual ately sets out to emphasise the differ- powerhouses. Many were not, but ences between the Anglo-Saxons and the Whitby certainly lived up to its reputa- rest of the peoples in these islands. tion. Under St Hilda’s rule, its school Ignoring the fact that the Church of the became a veritable nursery for saints, Welsh principalities, or those amongst and for influential clerics. It taught St the Scots or Irish had no doctrinal dif- Wilfred, and was home to the first poet ferences with Rome, he emphasised their in English, the monk Caedmon. He was different calculation of the date of Easter blind, but St Hilda recognised his and some other minor differences, such potential and allowed him to enter the as their version of the tonsure. abbey anyway, a most unusual move in Now those differences were real, but those days when physical impairment were exacerbated by political consider- was equated with sinfulness. ations, more specifically by the claims At Whitby, St Hilda’s influence in of the Northumbrian kings north of the the Anglo-Saxon Church grew even River Forth, and those of the Anglo- stronger. St Bede suggests that St Aidan Saxon kings in Wales. The situation was guided her, but one has to doubt this: further complicated by the claims of the the royal abbess more likely deeply bishops of York to be metropolitans over influenced the otherworldly bishop, the whole of northern Britain, including although as in the case of St Elfleda and the domains of Picts and Scots. Again, St Cuthbert, the influence of St Aidan these differences were far from insur- on St Hilda’s spirituality was undoubt- mountable. Prominent saints, such as St edly great. It was a natural decision for Aidan, could preach in both Iona and the Northumbrian Church to gather in Northumberland, without any obvious this powerhouse to determine if the problems. Kings, like the Northumbrian, Roman date for Easter and Roman litur- St Oswald, could take refuge on Iona. gical uses would be introduced every- However, in particular in Northum- where in the kingdom. This is often bria, where the two methods of calcu- seen as a pivotal moment in the history lating Easter were being used, the of the Church in the British Isles, which differences became truly problematic. it was. The Anglo-Saxon Church was The ruling families of the kingdom felt mission of St Paulus to Northumbria. killed in the Battle of Winwaed.St tus: it would have been amazing if she always very close to Rome: it now that the differences between the tradi- This took place in 627 AD, when Hilda Hereswitha took off to the Paris region, had not in those days. became even closer. St Hilda made the tions caused scandal, and made the was a precocious 13-year-old. where she entered the monastery of Within two years she went to Hartle- final decision, which was in favour of Church look divided. One has to recall The first wave of converts in Chelles. There she remained until the pool, where she became the abbess of a the Roman practices. that a presentation of unity was impor- Northumbria founded a Church that is end of her life, renowned for her piety. double monastery. Hartlepool was a That St Hilda, a woman, was in a posi- tant in the recently converted kingdom, justly famous for its piety, scholarship However, she was to be eclipsed by large monastery, much more suited to tion to adjudicate, and that all obeyed her, where there was still a significant non- and monastic achievements. We nor- her more famous sister. St Hilda had contemporary ideas of a royal religious. is striking. Like St Radegund in the Christian population. mally hear about the men, people such become a nun in 647AD, aged 33, and Modern readers will be somewhat Merovingian kingdom, St Hilda was as St Bede or St Wilfrid, or like the she had originally planned to follow her startled by the notion of a double accepted by all as a religious with power he catalyst for the final solution aforementioned martyr-king, St Oswald. sister to the continent. However, St monastery, and fewer still will expect and authority. I shall let St Bede have the was a woman, St Hilda (614- However, women played an equally Aidan, the ascetic and very holy Bishop such a foundation to be ruled by a final word: “This handmaid of Christ, the 680). St Hilda would have been important role. One may see the close of Lindisfarne, managed to persuade woman. Yet they were not uncommon Abbess Hilda, whom all that knew her virtuallyT unknown if it had not been for links with the Continent at work in some her to remain in her own country. Her in early medieval Europe, and almost called Mother for her singular piety and the pages of St Bede’s History. She was of this, as, for example, in the life of St first monastery was at Werhale, a long- invariably were ruled by an abbess. In grace, was not only an example of good the daughter of Hereric, nephew of Hilda’s sister, St Hereswitha. She mar- lost settlement on the River Wear. This the High Middle Ages the practice was life to those that lived in her monastery, King Edwin, the first Christian king of ried the East Anglian king, Aethelhere, was a very small community, ill-befit- revived by St Bridget of Sweden, but but afforded occasion of amendment and Northumbria. It is generally believed and bore him two sons. This conven- ting the new nun’s royal status. We has since died out. salvation to many who lived at a distance, that, like her royal kinsman, St Hilda tional royal story took an unexpected should make no secret of the fact that The fact that a nun was elected to to whom the blessed fame was brought converted to Christianity during the course when, in 655AD, Aethelhere was St Hilda was deeply aware of her sta- govern a monastic house says much of her industry and virtue.” 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 1 2012 Celebrating Life Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a celebration at your school that you wish to share with the SCO? If so, e-mail reporter Dan McGinty: [email protected]

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SUN 3 JUNE LIVE HOLY MASS 9AM 9PM DANA SINGS: IRELAND’S CROSSROADS:TAKING CLASSIC MELODIES STEPS TO SAVE LIVES 1PM THURS 7 JUNE LIVE SUNDAY MASS 1PM 3.30PM LIVE HOLY MASS MARY'S DOWRY PRESENTS 6PM 6PM LIVE SOLEMNITY OF COR- THE WORLD OVER PUS CHRISTI, MASS AND Sacramental joy for children throughout Scotland 10PM PROCESSION WITH POPE VATICANO BENEDICT XVI By Dan McGinty loose change as they prepared 11PM 9PM for the Sacrament. BENEDICTION THE VOCATION TO THE AS YOUNG people from On the other side of Glagsow, MON 4 JUNE PRIESTHOOD across the country celebrate St Bridget’s Church, Eaglesham, 1PM 9.30PM receiving their First Holy welcomed Roni McCluskey, Communion, three parishes Fraser Steel and Brogan Melville, LIVE HOLY MASS CHRISTIAN WITNESS IN recently welcomed children to pupils from St Joseph’s Primary 8.30PM THE MIDDLE EAST their churches to receive the School in Busby, as they made NEW SERIES, MY COUNTRY, FRI 8 JUNE Sacrament for the first time. their First Communion (right). MY FAITH:IRELAND 1PM In St Agnes’ Church, In Ayrshire, Bishop John 9PM LIVE HOLY MASS Lambhill, Fr Noel Barry, parish Cunningham of Galloway joined NOTRE DAME DU CAP 8PM priest, was joined by Aidan parishioners at Our Lady, Star of Juszczak, June Penders, Cara the Sea, Saltcoats, as the children SHRINE THE WORLD OVER Conwell, Lauren McIntosh, there were Confirmed and made TUES 5 JUNE 9PM Garry Wilson, Chloe Campbell, their First Holy Communion 1PM DUBLIN'S 1932 Daniel McEwan, Aidan Miller, (below). Joined by parish priest Fr LIVE HOLY MASS INTERNATIONAL Millie Edgar and Grahame Hill Graeme Bell, Bishop Cunningham 8PM EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: (above). bestowed the Sacraments on THE JOURNEY HOME A LOOK BACK The young Communicants local children. remembered those less fortunate 9PM SAT 9 JUNE than themselves as they made I [email protected] FROM THE HEART OF GOD: 1PM their First Communions, bringing CATHOLIC CHARITIES LIVE HOLY MASS with them the SCIAF Wee ABOVE PIC: PAUL MCSHERRY TULSA 7PM Boxes, which they had filled with BELOW PIC: GERARD GOUGH WED 6 JUNE LIVING THE LITURGY: 1PM CLEAR CREEK MONASTERY LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin

SUNDAY JUNE 3 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity B. Deuteronomy 4:32-34.39-40. Response: Happy the People the Lord has chosen as His own. Romans 8:14-17. Matthew 28:16-20. MONDAY Memorial of St Charles Lwanga and Companions. 2Peter 1:2-7. Response: My God, in you I trust. Mark 12:1-12. TUESDAY Memorial of St Boniface. 2 Peter 3:11-15.17-18. Response: O Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to the next. Mark 12:13-17. WEDNESDAY 2 Timothy 1:1-3.6-12 Response: To you, O Lord, I lift up my eyes. Mark 12:18-27. THURSDAY 2 Timothy 2:8-15. Response: Lord, make me know your ways. Mark 12:28-34. FRIDAY 2 Timothy 3:10-17. Response: The lovers of your Celebrating Life law have great peace. Mark 12:35-37. Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a SATURDAY celebration at your school that you wish to share with the Feast of St Columba. Colossians 1:24-29. SCO? If so, e-mail our local news editor Martin Dunlop: Response: You are my inheritance, O Lord. Mark 10:17-30. [email protected] Friday June 1 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CELEBRATING LIFE 23

Pupils from St Mary’s Primary School in Duntocher get quizzical at parliament By Dan McGinty Christmas quizzes that tested their knowledge of Europe and HOLYROOD played host to gave them their first taste of the yet another victory for the competition. After negotiating pupils of St Mary’s Primary their way through the West Dun- as children from the Dun- bartonshire heats the pupils were tocher school’s Euroquiz welcomed to the parliament team descended on the Scot- where they took their place in tish Parliament to claim their one of the debating chambers to third title in four years. face regional winners from The primary six pupils, Jude across the country. Molloy, Sian Hinde, Kieran Gal- After finishing first in the lacher and Tom McAllister, main competition, the St Mary’s earned their final place after pupils showed their mettle to securing victory in the regional emerge victorious after a head- heats which saw them emerge as to-head contest with Bearsden the best team in West Dunbar- Primary, lifting the Euroquiz tro- tonshire. The school’s prepara- phy and continuing the school’s tions began before Christmas, wonderful record of success in with pupils taking part in after- the competition. school classes studying the As a memento of their victory European Union, learning about each pupil received a winner’s the process of European gover- medal and the group were given nance and the array of nations a guided tour of the parliament which it comprises. (right). From the interested pupils the final team was selected after I [email protected]

SPOTLIGHT ON... Students bring the curtain down on academic year

STUDENTS from the Edin- evening as they marked the end involvement with the CSU for burgh University Catholic of term. many of those in attendance, Students Union brought the Providing the entertainment with several members preparing for the partygoers were the cast to move on from Edinburgh Pupils from St Fergus’ Primary School in Paisley led efforts to challenge the problems in the developing curtain down on another world as they undertook a series of fundraising events to collect money for SCIAF.A number of activities academic year as they cele- of CSU Pinafore (above) who University upon completing were held at the school during Lent, with pupils raising the fantastic tally of £1520. John Sharp, SCIAF brated the CSU May Ball. put on a production of the their studies. Among those bid- schools officer, visited St Fergus’ to collect the cheque and give a presentation to pupils explaining more The students who had been Gilbert and Sullivan classic for ding farewell was CSU assistant about the charity’s work helping those less fortunate than themselves part of the CSU joined together the enjoyment of their peers. chaplain Fr Robert Gay who to let their hair down for the The evening marked the last moves to Oxford next year.

Clergy golfers get back into the swing of things

THE Clergy Golf Society in the AS Properties sponsored Willie Boyd second and third gathered recently at Lanark’s tournament (above). respectively (above right). Celebrating Life challenging Moorland course Making the most of the beau- Priests of the Golfing Society for an outing sponsored by tiful summer weather, the priests also took the opportunity to Do you have a special occasion from your parish or AS Properties. also gathered at Renfrew for an express their thanks and appre- a celebration at your school that you wish to share Retired priest Canon Sean event sponsored by Shields Land ciation for their supporters, who Cunney, demonstrated that he has Rover, with Fr Damien Gilhoo- ensure that their sporting con- with the SCO? If so, e-mail Dan McGinty: plenty of life and sportsmanship ley taking first place, followed tests can take place regularly [email protected] still in him, as he swept to victory by Fr Brian McNaught and Fr throughout the summer months. 24 MISSIO SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 1 2012 Putting a chalice in their hands Our monthly feature from the organisation MISSIO SCOTLAND, explains to us how Scottish support helps to fund, maintain and develop the essential services of the African Church, most notably seminarians

ONY 2012, a 30-minute video on missionaries to their own people, a challenge By supporting MISSIO Scotland at home we can help YouTube, was seen by 100 million thrown to them by Pope Paul VI in Kampala. them to provide much needed financial assistance to people in March this year. It tells the seminarians in Africa (below) and help to put a chalice in their hands (right) story of 30,000 Ugandan children Ready to evangelise abducted by Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo said that he and others Resistance Army. These children and teenagers are serving in southern Nigeria are ready to work. The forced to murder and massacre their parents, local church of Bomadi, southern Nigeria, is home expression of gratitude to those missionaries,” he friends,K teachers and villagers. They are trained to to some 2.6 million people—only 24,000 of whom said. And he is ready to work as hard as he can to use AK47 machine guns that they can scarcely are Catholic. continue to make the Lord’s love known—it is his hold. They become ruthless child soldiers. “This is an area of primary evangelisation,” greatest ‘thank you’ of all. Among the many thousands abducted from sec- Bishop Egbebo explained. “So many have yet to ondary schools, were 40 seminarians from Lacor ‘meet’ the Lord—to see Him reflected in the serv- Scottish support Sacred Heart Seminary in Gulu, Northern Uganda. ice of priests, for example—and then be welcomed The missionaries from Europe have handed over After ten years they have never been seen or heard into the Church. the parishes and schools to local Church staff. But of again. “We need to spread out and proclaim the Good we have not walked away from them. MISSIO In Nigeria last month the seminarians of Good News of Jesus to the poor here—and we need to Scotland raises funds to help the maintenance and Shepherd Seminary, Kaduna were shocked to see get working now!” development of the essential services in the their villages and churches burnt down by the It was just a few years ago that this Nigerian African Church. We are still very much involved. Boko Haram, an extremist Islamic terrorist group. priest was ordained a bishop to serve this local The MISSIO Scotland student sponsorship They know they are exposed to attack because they church in his homeland. The area is one of dire scheme continues to be a lifeline for the Good live in Christian enclaves in a Muslim dominated poverty, complicated by a lack of clean water and Shepherd seminary in Kaduna, Nigeria. It cur- area of Nigeria. They also know that as future the disease that accompanies that reality. rently costs £520 per year for each seminarian in priests Boko Haram will target them. But they go “There are great challenges here,” he said. “So major seminary. This covers the basic cost of a stu- about their daily life in the seminary with courage many needs, and so little funding to help meet dent in his final four years of theology training. and determination. them.” The funds raised do not go to the student but are MISSIO Scotland is proud to accept the request And yet, Bishop Egbebo wholeheartedly embraces sent to the seminary as part of the seminary’s chalice in his hands,’ and like Bishop Egbebo, the of the Holy Father to support these brave young those challenges. annual grant. Sponsors contribute in whatever way priest proclaims the Good News of Jesus to all. If men. Scotland has been linked with Kaduna and suits them best—annually, by instalments, by you would like further information please contact asked to take responsibility for their training. Inspiration cheque or standing order. the MISSIO Scotland office. Every year those ordained are posted to parishes The inspiration for his priestly vocation—and for Already a number of supporters choose to offer scattered throughout northern Nigeria. All over the urgency to ‘get to work’ in Bomadi—is the group support. Parishes, prayer groups and sec- I MISSIO is the only organisation to guarantee Africa the Catholic Church has set up thousands of same, he’ll tell you. ondary schools sponsor one or more student. It is support for every one of the 1069 mission schools and village hospitals run by African nuns. “It’s the missionaries I knew growing up,” a positive way for a group to share in the spiritual dioceses in the world. To support MISSIO MISSIO Scotland helps to train these African nuns Bishop Egbebo said. “Someone who didn’t know and practical aspects of sponsorship, both through Scotland call: 01236 449774 or e-mail: as teachers, doctors and nurses. us came from a distance, to help us, to give us an praying together for the seminarians during their [email protected] Years ago Scottish and Irish missionaries were education, and, most importantly, to offer us the training and by offering financial support. in many African countries. Today African men and love of the Lord. By supporting student priests you help to ‘put a I www.missioscotland.org.uk women have taken on the responsibility of being “To me, my service, my priesthood remains an

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