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'This is not an instrument of division but Of peace.9 —Bp. Kenneth Untener US. Bishops to air nukes again Will make revisions in Chicago in May f • Abp. McCarthy on nukes P10 • More on Bishop meet P10-11

WASHINGTON (NC) — The U.S. bishops voted almost unanimously to hold a special meeting in Chicago next May 2-3 to debate and further refine their planned pastoral letter on nuclear weapons. In more than two hours of discussion about the letter on the last day of their Nov. 15-18 annual meeting a large majority of the 31 bishops who addressed the issue supported the basic thrust of the pastoral, couching their criticisms of specific points in terms of a desire to strengthen the total document and give it greater impact and credibility. Among major points they made about the 110-page second draft, which is their current working document, were the following: • The document's controversial section on the morality of nuclear deterrence needs to be developed. It 'That's it, higher, a little higher. . .' continued to be a major source of Sister Rose Marie Brick teaches a deaf person to speak, not with sign language but with voice and inflection, at the Oral disagreement among the bishops, as School for the Deaf in Fort Lauderdale where she also teaches those without hearing to play musical instruments. See some stood up to call for a more Story and pictures On pages 12-13. (Voice photo by Prentice Browning) positive view of the value and accep- . tability of deterrence while others -rged the drafting committee to move always go beyond the limits of a just A hand vote on whether to hold a Bishops, said he interpreted the over- .ther in the direction of condemn- war. special national meeting in May to whelming vote to meet in May as "a ing even the possession of nuclear • A number of bishops wanted the debate a revised draft of the pastoral general endorsement of the direction weapons. document to state more clearly the passed almost unanimously, with on- that the pastoral is taking" and a • The scriptural and theological degree to which various moral judg- ly four hands visible in opposition. "vote of hope for final passage" of basis of the document should be ments made in the pastoral are moral- The two-day meeting will be held in the document. made more precise and refined. ly binding on Catholics. Chicago, See city of Archbishop • Several bishops wanted clearer Joseph L. Bernardin, chairman of the He said that in addition the com- distinctions between Christian • Several bishops called for greater five-bishop committee responsible for mittee plans to meet with represen- pacifism and the just war position. emphasis on pastoral follow-up and drafting the letter. tatives of other bishops' conferences Some bishops placed greater em- education for peace. Two called for At a press conference after the in Europe early in 1983 and to meet phasis on the right to self-defense establishment of an international meeting Archbishop John R. Roach further with Reagan administration while others stressed the question of peace academy under Catholic of St. Paul-Minneapolis, president of officials in the process of revising the whether nuclear weapons do not auspices. the National Conference of Catholic current draft of the pastoral.

VATICAN finances reviewed by cardinals; U.S. cardinal says Pope may allow public audit. . . Page 3 . J Churchman attacks S. Africa policy NEW YORK (NC) President but leave blacks, 80 percent of t! Reagan's policy of "constructive population, with status only in ti.. engagement" toward South Africa "homelands" set aside for them by looks to blacks like support for the the government. white-minority South African Dr. Boesak said the government government, said the Rev. Allan would not be able to get colored Boesak, moderator of the "colored" participation in its plan and added (mixed race) branch of South Africa's that his church, which includes two- dominant white Dutch Reformed thirds of the colored population, had Church. rejected it. In August Dr. Boesak was elected president of the World Alliance of "WE WOULD be junior partners Reformed Churches, which includes in a white set-up," he said. "We as 149 churches in the Reformed, so-called coloreds can't take the pro- -•::* Presbyterian and Congregational posals seriously. It is not possible to TRIDENT DAMAGED — Three of the seven peace activists who broke into traditions. think of reforms when 80 percent of Electric Boat Co. in Groton, Conn, and damaged a Trident submarine, from left, the population is excluded." Marcia Timmel, 30, Jean Holladay, 53, and Ellen Grady, 20, are led to a van for transportation to the Niantic Correctional Center after arraignment in New DR. BOESAK spoke at a meeting Dr. Boesak said that the proposals London, Conn.

Cheyenne bishop calls MX missile Catholics and Anglicans plan second "morally indefensible" phase of dialogue VATICAN CITY (NC) — Catholic and Anglican officials held a preliminary CHEYENNE, Wyo. (NC) — Bishop Joseph Hart of Cheyenne issued a meeting at the Vatican Nov. 9-10 to plan a second phase of the ecumenical ac- pastoral letter calling the MX missile system "morally indefensible." The letter, tivities which began in 1970 with the formation of the Anglican-Roman Catholic released Nov. 9, said Wyoming's people must "say 'no' to this system" and call International Commission. The Vatican reported the meeting Nov. 16. A new for a "halt to arms escalation now." Bishop Hart released his pastoral because of commission is to begin the second phase of dialogue between the churches in the the "distinct possibility that a decision may soon be made to station the MX in second half of 1983. Wyoming." In the letter the bishop described nuclear arms escalation as a threat "unlike any we have ever known," a threat "that could obliterate life." Angolan guerrillas release archbishop GENEVA, Switzerland (NC) — Angolan guerrillas have released Archbishop Alexandre do Nascimiento of Lubango, Angola, the International Red Cross said Nov. 17. UNITA, a guerrilla group opposed to Angola's Marxist government, Spanish trip honored apostolic traditions, had captured the archbishop Oct. 15, and both Pope John Paul II and the Angolan Bishops' Conference had called for his release. Freed Nov. 16 "some- pope says where in Angola," Archbishop do Nascimento spent the night in Pretoria, South VATICAN CITY (NC) — During his first general audience since returning Africa, in care of a Red Cross delegation, said Nicholas Sommer, a Red Cross from Spain Nov. 9, Pope John Paul II said that his trip honored Spanish spokesman at the organization's Geneva headquarters. apostolic traditions and "entered into the context of the contemporary reality of the church." The pope told the 6,000 people attending the audience that "the Argentine bishops offer to mediate church in Spain fulfills its mission by introducing into life, the doctrine of the Sec- ond Vatican Council." The pope also addressed a prayer for youths in his home- reconcilation land to Our Lady of Czestochowa, Poland's patroness: "Help today each of my BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (NC) — The Argentine bishops have offered their young fellow citizens amidst all the trials which make up their lives." Groups "loyal and impartial cooperation" in mediating a reconciliation between the from San Diego, Indianapolis, Charleston, W. Va., and the Rome program of country's military rulers and political parties. The Argentine Bishops' Con- Loyola University of Chicago attended the audience. ference issued a statement Nov. 15 saying they were willing to mediate as a step toward national unity. The offer came a week after the ruling military junta had said it wished to negotiate an agreement with political parties as a prelude to the Franciscan named return to civilian rule planned for 1984.

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PAGE 2 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday November 26, 1«»82 'Anyone who says that he (Abp. Mar- cinkus) doesn't know banking ... they don't know what they're talking about' —Cardinal John Krol (left) Pope may allow public audit Cardinals meeting on Vatican finances VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope stitute for Religious Works, the John Paul II is reported considering a Vatican bank, which has been involv- public audit of Vatican finances, ed in recent months in a controversy according to a report quoting Car- involving the bankrupt Banco Am- dinal John Krol of Philadelphia brosiano, formerly Italy's largest following a closed meeting at the private bank. Vatican. Cardinal Krol told NC News that The meeting of cardinals from the Vatican bank does not formally throughout the world on the come within the competence of the Vatican's economic affairs closed council because it is not part of the Nov. 22 against a backdrop of total Roman Curia, the church's central Vatican silence and a swarm of administration. He could not be rumors. reached by NC News, however, after The Vatican news blackout on the publication of the La Stampa inter- Nov. 19-22 meeting of the 15-member view. council for the study of the organiza- Asked whether he thought the tional and economic problems of the Vatican bank would better be headed Holy See was expected to carry over by a lay banking specialist, the car- to a meeting of the full College of dinal said in the La Stampa interview, Cardinals, this week. "This is one of the reasons why an Father Romeo Panciroli, director audit is needed, because how do you of the Vatican Press Office, declined judge who's a specialist? By perfor- to commit even on the number of car- mance? dinals attending the council meeting. He said the "performance" of Earlier he described the gathering U.S. Archbishop Paul C. Marcinkus, PAPAL DELEGATION — A Mass at the chapel of St. John Vianney College of the council, which has met two president of the Vatican bank for the Seminary was concelebrated last week to inaugurate in Miami the Peregrinatio other times since its formation in July past 13 years, "has been excellent." Ad Petri Seden (Pilgrimage to the Seat of Peter) delegation which will help 1981, as "an ordinary meeting of the "He has maintained a solid opera- travel agencies and individuals coordinate tours to the Vatican with a greater council." tion," Cardinal Krol said. "Anyone spiritual dimension. Concelebrating the Mass are (right to left): Archbishop Pio All three North American members who says that he doesn't know bank- Laghi, Apostolic Delegate in the U.S.; Archbishop Emmanuele Clarizio, Pro- of the council — Cardinals Krol, ing or that the people associated with President of the Pontifical Commission of Tourism and Migration; Archbishop Terence Cooke of New York and G. Edward A. McCarthy of Miami; Bishop Paul Tanner of St. Augustine and Aux- him don't know banking, they don't iliary Bishop John Nevins of Miami (not shown) also concelebrated. (Voice photo Emmett Carter of Toronto — were in know what they're talking about." by Prentice Browning) Rome for the meeting. It was Sources said the council meeting reportedly attended by 10 of the 15 opened with a report from Cardinal members. Agostino Casaroli, papal secretary of West Germany, received copies of the days, would also deal with the In an interview with the Vatican state, on the controversial relation- Casaroli report. Vatican bank controversy. correspondent of La Stampa, daily ship between the Vatican bank and All the other cardinals had to take Other likely topics were the propos- newspaper based in Turin, Italy, Car- the Banco Ambrosiano, which was notes on the report, La Republica ed new Code of Canon Law, the first dinal Krol said the council was study- declared bankrupt in August. : said. revision of the code of general law ng Vatican organizational structures Italian banking authorities have In the La Stampa interview Car- governing the Western church since j order that a certified public audit said that the Vatican bank should dinal Krol said the charge that the 1917, and the reform of the Roman could eventually take place. assume some of the responsibility for Vatican bank has been too secret in Curia. "The holy father has said that the $1.2 billion in debts of the Banco its operations is "not entirely un- Father Panciroli said Nov. 13 that there should be — after we get the Ambrosiano. Vatican bank lawyers founded." the meeting, expected to be attended organizational structure and linear have said that the bank has no legal by about 100 of the world's 120 car- relations of all these various entities, responsibility for the Ambrosiano "There is that kind of tendency at dinals, "responds to a desire that the how they are related and to what ex- debts. times," he said. "But it's important pope expressed when he convened the tent — that we proceed eventually to La Republica, a Rome-based daily to maintain credibility by following cardinals the first time in November a certified public audit," Cardinal newspaper, reported Nov. 21 that normal standards of procedure." 1979, that of being able to consult Krol said. "He's open to it." security was so tight at the council Sources said the meeting of the en- from time to time with the members It was not clear whether the pro- meeting that only Cardinal Krol and tire College of Cardinals, scheduled of the Sacred College on church prob- posed audit would include the In- Cardinal Joseph Hoffner of Cologne, to open Nov. 23 and last four or five lems." WATER ' m9 Florida Om 40 Yem'' ROOF PAINTING 7 ™ PAINTING Member ol Miami Dade Ft Lauderdale and TEXTURED COATINGS Paim Beach Chamber ol Commerce ' r w. J • RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOFING GUARANTEED FOR Miami and Dade County Ottice Ph. 947-0994 • COMMERCIAL AS LONG AS YOU OWN ROOF REPAIRS Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County Office Ph. 522-4768 YOUR HOME • BEAUTIFIES • CONDOMINIUMS Boca Raton Delray Office Ph. 278-4862 • INSULATES GUTTERS • CO-OPS W. Palm Beach & Palm Beach County Ottice Ph. 832-0235

Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 3 'Garbage-can fetuses' may lead to charges against Florida clinic By Jeanine Jacob Azima, clinic operator, already Schmidt and Kaye said they do not FORT MYERS, Fla. (NC) — An 'It's been business as faces three other cases involving want the issue buried with the tv interdenominational memorial serv- allegations of culpable negligence in fetuses. The two pro-lifers raised tt^ ice for the remains of two aborted usual for the past 10 regard to his gynecological practice, issue "because it is such an atrocity. fetuses drew some 400 pro-life sym- according to the state's attorney's of- Regardless of what anyone's stand on pathizers in Fort Myers and helped to years, but this fice. abortion is, baby remains in garbage spark a local controversy over abor- business is not so bags is more than they could tion clinic procedures. THE ECUMENICAL memorial swallow," Schmidt said. usual.' service at a local funeral home drew The dismembered fetuses, rem- pro-life lay people and clergymen "We want to create enough interest nants of abortions performed at the Lee County Medical Examiner's Of- from throughout southwest Florida. for people to ask if this is going on in Southwest Florida Women's Clinic, fice. The service was conducted by the their own neighborhoods, in their were discovered in late October in Rev. Jay Strack, a Baptist pastor. own backyards," Kaye added. "It's garbage bags left on the street for THE MEDICAL examiner's office been business as usual for the past 10 pick-up. A surveillance had been kept temporarily halted the memorial serv- Strack then met with the Lee Coun- years (since legalization of abortion), on the center by supporters of Con- ice in order to review the fetal re- ty Commission to discuss stricter con- but this business is not so usual. cerned Citizens of the Unborn, a pro- mains. A fetal death certificate is trols on abortion facilities. We've got to take a look." life group which had heard allega- needed in Florida for fetuses 20 week1; tions of improper disposal of fetal re- old or older and questions were raised mains at the clinic, run by Dr. Ali about the age of the remains. Azima. Currently, authorities are review- OFFICIAL ing the possibility of bringing charges ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI CCU's founder, Pat Schmidt, said against the clinic for improper she and co-founder Micki Kaye in- disposal of fetal remains and for The Chancery announces that THE REV. ROBERT PALMER — vestigated following reports of failure to file death certificates if the Archbishop McCarthy has made the to Director, Archdiocesan Pastoral aborted fetuses found in California. fetuses were 20 weeks old or older, a following appointments: Activities Center, Miami, effective The two women launched a probe state's attorney's office staff member THE REV. THOMAS RYNNE — November 21, 1982. which led to an investigation by the said. to Chaplain, Catholic Daughters of THE REV. GEORGE GARCIA — America, Court Palm Beach #780, to Director, La Voz newspaper, ef- Celebrate the month for Mary Effective November 10, 1982. fective November 11, 1982. by returning to Mary's Prayer

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PAGE 4 / Miami, Florida ' THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 Mass for Chavoustie Ex-Miami GOOD NEWS FORFEDERAL EMPLOYEES! Serra president A-Mass of Christian Burial for Eu- gene Chavoustie, a past president of the Miami Serra Club and active member of the lay apostolate, was concclebrated last Friday in St. Mary Cathedral. Fr. Gerard LaCerra, Cathedral rector and Chancellor of the Archdio- cese, was the principal celebrant of the Mass for Chavoustie who died suddenly following a heart attack while on a hunting trip in upper New York State on Nov. 16. He was 57. Auxiliary Bishop John J. Nevins presided at the Mass concelebrated by 12 priests including the Rev. Leo O'Neill, C.SS.R., an uncle of the de- ceased. The Rev. Vincent Sheehy, executive director of the Ministry of Temporalities preached the homily. A Miami resident since 1942, Chavoustie was a member of the Cathedral parish where he served as a lector, and of the Archdiocesan Real Estate Commission and the Senior Citizens Housing Board of Catholic Community Services. BuysYou A graduate of Miami Edison High School and St. Lawrence University, he was a real estate broker and vice president of Florida East Coast Real- ty, Inc. He was also active in civic af- Blue Cross And Blue Shield fairs as a member of the Miami Shores Kiwanis Club, the Miami Board of Realtors and the Miami Touchdown Club. He was also vice Health And Dental president of the Learning Disabilities Foundation. Coverage.

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Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 5 Seminarians of note make 'Evening of Music'

By Prentice Browning up of area parishioners, friends, and Voice Staff Writer alumni to reiigious music that they One was a chemist. One used to be may not be too familiar with, he said. an airline executive, another a real The thousands of dollars raised estate broker from New York, yet every year by the event will be turned another a pharmacist from the Virgin over to the student council which will Islands. vote on how to spend it.. Usually a portion of the money raised is But for three nights last week they donated to outside charities such as raised their voices as one in their new Bread for the World. vocation as seminarians at St. Vin- cent de Paul Regional Seminary. RELATIVELY FEW of the Nearly a hundred of the seminarians, seminarians have had much in the ranging in ages from 22 to 60, par- way of musical training, so preparing ticipated in the ninth annual "Even- for the performances required an ex- ing of Music," a presentation of ceptional amount of work, said pro- religious songs for both choir and ducer Jim Murray. soloists. The choirs had to be arranged so Tickets were sold out for the three that imperfections in individual performances, Thursday, Friday, and voices would not stand out, he said. Saturday nights in the seminary Choir of seminarians performs during the Evening of Music held every year at Practices began as early as summer chapel. The program opened the St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. with weekly rehearsals beginning in dramatically as a full choir began (Voice photo by Prentice Browning) earnest in mid-September during the "Calm is the Night" in total darkness seminarians' spare time. Tapp many and continued as the lights were slow- THE SEMINARIANS performed sense, said English Program Director times would direct rehearsals at 1 ly raised. professionally and with great sinceri- John Tapp. p.m. and continue until 10 at night. Small ensembles of Latin ty. "It expresses the basic core belief "We accept anyone who is willing seminarians sang Spanish religious The evenings of song go beyond that we want to express to others." It to sing. We just ask them to put their songs, some accompanied by guitar. entertainment in the usual secular also introduces the audience, made heart into it," Tapp said. Fr. David Heffernan burial Mass celebrated By Marjorie L. Donohue In his brief homily, Msgr. William Heffernan and to pray for him and all Pius X Church, Fort Lauderdale. CORAL GABLES — A Mass of F. McKeever, pastor of Little Flower priests and bishops daily. He empha- In addition to his pastorates, Christian Burial was concelebrated Church, and long-time friend of sized how many lives are touched dai- Father Heffernan served as the first Monday for Father David J. Heffer- Father Heffernan, noted that the oc- ly by priests and bishops, and ex- moderator of the Archdiocesan nan in the Church of the Little Flower casion was one of "thanksgiving to pressed the "love and gratitude of the Council of Catholic Women and as where he was ordained a priest 37 the Heffernan family for their gift of Archdiocese for Father Heffernan first director of the Radio and Tele- years ago. a priest to the Church. His family and the manner in which he touched vision Dept. of the Archdiocese. In Auxiliary Bishop John J. Nevins were very much pillars of this the lives of so many people." the latter position he attended the was the principal celebrant of the parish," Msgr. noted, adding that Second Vatican Council in 1963 and Mass for the native of Coral Gables when the late Judge and Mrs. David FOLLOWING HIS ordination prepared two programs which were who died on Nov. 17 following a J. Heffernan came to Miami "Cath- Father Heffernan was an assistant aired later on WCKT-CH. 7 during a heart attack at St. Anthony Church, olics were treated like second-class pastor at Corpus Christi Church and weekly program which he produced. Brooksville, where he was the priest citizens." St. Mary Cathedral as well as Little He also forwarded reports to radio in charge. He was 64. Msgr. described Father Heffernan Flower Church, Hollywood, before station WGBS which aired a Catholic Concelebrating with Bishop Nevins as a priest with a "great sense of love, joining the U.S. Air Force as a News program each week. were 27 priests of the Archdiocese of service, and dedication, responding chaplain in 1951. Three years later he Miami and the Diocese of St. Peters- to the needs of whatever situation he became the first chaplain in the na- In recent years Father Heffernan burg. Fr. Thomas Anglim, an Epis- found himself in. From the beginning tion to break the sound barrier flying had been stationed in the Diocese of copal Vicar of the Diocese of St. of my priesthood my association with in a North American jet trainer at Ed- St. Petersburg and had been active in Petersburg represented Bishop W. Father David was one of the happiest wards Air Force Base. He was later Catholic Social Services, the Matri- Thomas Larkin of St. Petersburg. memories I have," Msgr. said. "Any- transferred to the European theater monial Tribunal offices of the South- body who had a problem or was in of Operations and served in French west Deanery and in St. Michael the READINGS WERE given by mem- need could look to Father David for Morocco. Archangel parish, Sarasota. Prior to bers of the Archdiocesan Council of help. He was a loving and self-sacri- After his discharge from service, his appointment to St. Anthony Catholic Women of which Father ficing priest who inspired all of us," Father Heffernan was appointed Church, Brooksville, he was in charge Heffernan was first moderator. The Msgr. McKeever said. founding pastor of St. Joan of Arc at blessed Sacrament parish, Tampa. Children's Choir of St. Theresa Bishop Nevins urged the congrega- Church, Boca Raton in 1956. He was He is survived by his brother, Paul, School sang under the direction of tion and particularly children present subsequently pastor of St. Lawrence Coral Gables; and a sister, Mrs. Father Richard Velie. to develop a joyful spirit like Father Church, North Miami Beach; and St. Downer Renshaw, Arizona.

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PAGE 6 / Miami, Florida ' THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 Lay persons to help handle annulments By Betsy Kennedy delayed up to a year in some cases," complete the courses. Once training is and beneficial in upholding the rights Voice Staff Writer said Fr. Andrew Anderson, Officialis completed, participants will receive of Church members. Faced with an increased backlog of of the Archdiocese Marriage an evaluation and interview by the marriage annulment petitions, the Tribunal. Tribunal to confirm their suitability. One example is the American Pro- Tribunal of the Miami Archdiocese is The delays are in part due to the Those who become involved will be cedural Norms which were introduc- .ailing upon laity, as well as priests, shortage of priests in the Archdiocese required to take an oath of secrecy, ed by Pope Paul VI and reconfirmed deacons and religious, to help process •(approximately 500, according to since all communications are con- by Pope John Paul II. Present law petitions at the parish level. Archbishop McCarthy), explained fidential. A day of reconciliation and allows the Tribunal to operate with Participants will receive special Fr. Anderson. retreat will also be offered to one judge instead of three and also grants the Defender of the Bond the training at the newly formed Institute "WE ARE hoping to train dedi- volunteers following the completion of Tribunal Practice which opened of the training programs. power to request dispensation of cated people as to the requirements of judgment if he is in agreement. The this month at Biscayne College. Basic the annulment process. This is a "The Tribunal is an extension of canon law, annulment procedures Tribunal will return to the automatic beginning phase. They will gather the Archbishop's Judicial Ministry appeal system once it is promulgated and the psychological factors of material and answer questions, leav- ... we instruct cases, serve as a divorce are among the topics that will into law by the Vatican. This will per- ing the Tribunal free to analyze and source of canonical reference and mit an individual who is in disagree- be covered. judge cases," he said. function as a Court as well. All of our More than 100 persons have ment with the ruling to seek a second Laity will be encouraged to join in judges have degrees in canon law and judgment. already entered the training; a few the program. The Second Vatican degrees in theology. Thus we handle traveled from as far as Naples to Council stressed lay evangelization all types of vindication of rights. But "If people want to appeal, the volunteer. The courses are held in . . . and, in addition, the laity can 90 percent of our current cases con- Tribunal acts as the appelate court. English, Spanish and a special signing often be a special source of healing cern the separated and divorced. We get f,200 cases a year that come in course for the deaf. for their fellow parishioners, said Fr. Everyone has the right to petition," on appeal," said Fr. Anderson. THE TRAINING program will Anderson. said Fr. Anderson. Another anticipated change in mar- take place during four Wednesday "Using lay people as advocates is "Swift and just evaluation of all ried law concerns the description of and Saturday sessions through not new. Attorneys in Rome can petitions is vital, but the laws of the marriage as mandated by the Council November and December. It will be stand before ROTA, the supreme Church must continue to reflect the Fathers of Vatican II. The doctrine in repeated in January and February at court of the State of Vatican City." authentic beliefs and theology of the part decrees a broader concept of St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Pastors of the various parishes will Church . . . law is by nature conser- marriage to include the bonding of Boynton Beach. recommend persons for the training. vative," he said. the 'wills' as well as the most essential "Justice delayed is justice denied The program itself will then eliminate This does not preclude changes or union between two people for the . . . Annulments that should take six any entrants who really are unable to modi-fications in the law which are purpose of the procreation and to seven months to process may be devote adequate time and study to compatible with Church teachings education of children.

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"I didn't like ripping people off," he said. "I never hurt It's very hard to betrueto the dangers and suffering my CITY: .STATE: anybody. I didn't like hustling Johns either. Last month this kids face every day and always be upbeat. Sometimes it's woman offered me S500 to. to...." (he flushed and dropped only the certain conviction that God loves these kids in- ZIP:_ (WA) his head) "to have sex with her on stage in front of a lot of finitely more than we do—even when they stand condemn- A I people. It's pretty bad you have to look happy when you do ed by their own hearts—that makes it possible for me to J please send this coupon with your donation to: it. At least you can't see the customers though-the lights meet tomorrow and next week and next month'the hun- are too bright. But I'm afraid of her," Richie said. "She dreds of other kids who will come to our UNDER 21 Centers. COVENANT HOUSE wants me to work for her some more." And, sometimes, a letter from a friend on my mailing list Father Bruce Ritter There are a couple hundred other kids who really needed makes me feel really great—like this one from a mother in P.O. Box 2121 Ohio: us this week: Times Square Station New York, NY 10108 Laurie, 13—a classic middle-class runaway from a October 14th Dear Father Bruce, Because the street is Father Bruce Ritter, 0FM Conv., is the fout.der and President ot I just wanted you to know that the letters you send not mCovenant House/UNDER 21, which operates crisis centers for NO PLACE FOR A CHILD homeless and runaway boys and girls all over the country. Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 7 Negotiate in Central America, Pax Christi tells Reagan WASHINGTON (NQ — U.S. to "renounce the application of account the long history of tragic El Salvador and the former policy toward Central America, military solutions to social, economic oppression and poverty of the Nicaraguan guardsmen operating out especially "all efforts to destabilize and political problems through Cen- people," said Pax Christi in a letter to of Honduras; and to the further Nicaragua," should be changed, tral America." President Ronald Reagan. introduction of U.S. military and according to Pax Christi USA, a "Our country needs to begin to ar- The letter was signed by Auxiliary intelligence personnel in the region," branch of the international Catholic ticulate and implement a more Bishop Thomas J. Gumbletom of it added. peace movement. coherent, bold and sensitive policy Detroit, president of Pax Christi AT THE TIME the letter was writ- Pax Christi asked the United States toward the region which takes into USA. ten the United States was providing military aid to Honduras and El "WE CALL upon our country to Salvador but was not providing direct elaborate a foreign policy based on military aid to Guatemala, although the principles of negotiation and administration officials said they respect for the sovereignty of other were considering asking Congress to THE FRIEND nations and peoples," said the letter. appropriate military funds for "All efforts to destabilize Guatemala. WHO HAS Nicaragua, whether by covert or On Nov. 17 U.S. Secretary of State overt means, must stop," the letter George P. Schultz, in a speech to the EVERYTHING said, alluding to reports of Organization of American States, destabilization efforts. said the United States favors negotia- Pax Christi also asked for "high tions to reduce military build-ups in THE HOLY FATHER'S MISSION AID TO THE ORIENTAL CHURCH level negotiations with Nicaragua and Central America. What to give at Christmas to the friend /^ho has Honduras aimed at reducing the level "Why shouldn't we encourage the everything is a problem no longer. Now. in his of tension." governments of Central America to name (or hers), you can wipe out hardship .. . "We of Pax Christi urge that the agree, all of them, on a basis of Young men need your help to become good U.S. stop all military build-up, priests. Millions of babies are hungry ail the reciprocity and strict verification, not SHOPPING time. Christmas will be happy if you help people including the expansion of bases and to import major offensive weapons?" USED like these, in your friend's name. Well send him airport runways in Honduras. We asked Schultz. TO BE (or her) a new artistic personalized Gift Card in state our opposition to the further "There will be a danger to peace so A PROBLEM? time for Christmas, saying what you have done. arming of government and paramili- long as foreign troops or military ad- ... To train a native priest costs only $1,080 all tary forces in Honduras, Guatemala, visers are present," he added. told ($180 a year, $15 a month). To train a Sister costs merely $300 ($150 a year, $12.50 a month). Give an altar to a mission church ($100). a chalice ($40), a ciborium ($40), a tabernacle ($25). a sanctuary lamp ($15). For as little as $20 you can feed a family of refugees fora month.

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PAGE 8 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 Immigration problems ... aren't going away. Charities meet told

By Ana Rodriguez-Soto Voice News Editor Immigration problems will continue to make headlines in South Florida for many years to come, members of Catholic Community Services were told this week during the agency's annual award luncheon. "We have not seen anything yet," Msgr. Bryan Walsh, CCS director, told more than 200 staff members, volunteers and friends of the agency gathered at the Miami Shores Coun- try Club. "Immigration is going to be as much a discussion here 20 years from now as it is today," he said, regardless of which political side wins in the Caribbean and South America. Msgr. Walsh urged the profes- sionals to "continue to grow" with the community and take the lead in developing new solutions for the myriad problems the area will face in the coming decades. While direct services to those in need have been and must continue to be "the very specific mission of CCS," the priest said, the future calls for the agency to become more involved in social advocacy and to create a community where neighbor- helping-neighbor will be the most important form of direct service. Among a number of volunteers honored during the awards luncheon were Maria Mestre (center) and Josefa Rodriguez who, along with Luisa Martinez-Saenz, (not pictured) received certificates of appreciation from Archbishop Edward A. AS PEOPLE of faith, represen- McCarthy for their work with the Centro Hispano Catolico Senior Center. James W. Kindelan, who was unable to ac- tatives of the Catholic Church, "we cept his award in person, was named Volunteer of the Year for 1982. (Voice photos by Ana RodriguezSoto) must be a prophetic voice in the community on behalf of those who are meeting the pressing needs of the needs more money (about $2 million task of telling society's helpless what neglected," Msgr. Walsh said. Its community. to take care of Catholic children society itself does not want to hear: relationship with the Church makes alone), but above all more staff. There is not enough help to go the agency uniquely qualified for that "WE CANNOT sit back. We can- around. role because "We have the strength to not stop . . . We have to continue to "WE HAVE to find house parents, "Day after day we ask the impossi- take unpopular stands ... to be the grow with the community to develop foster parents, adoptive parents who ble of our staff and volunteers," he prophet." new solutions," he stressed. In 51 will be willing to work with difficult said. Often, the workers themselves The second area where CCS needs years of service, CCS has developed children," he said. "These children are blamed for the inadequacies. to concentrate is in preparing "a "a great foundation. But we cannot need our care." "Society is still cutting off the head social environment in which people stop here ... or we will have failed." At the luncheon, a number of of the messenger who brings bad can help themselves," the priest said. The priest also said that while serv- volunteers and staff members were news," Msgr. Walsh said. Cutbacks in federal aid will continue ices to the elderly have increased honored for exceptional work on He urged increasing recognition to lessen localities' dependence on tremendously, the agency has "fallen behalf of CCS during the year. Msgr. that "burn-out" does occur and Washington, D.C., so that getting very much behind" in ministering to Walsh had only praise for all of the challenged the agency to care for its "people working together and help- the needs of families and dependent agency's workers, however, who he most important resource: "the ing each other" will be crucial to children. To do so effectively, it said are faced dailv with the difficult human factor."

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Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 9 •Devotedly Yours

'\Neren 't meddling in politics' My beloved: draft of the pastoral condemns Then a number of Bishops were in- of the Blessed Sacrament. We start I am in my favorite perch, 30,000 nuclear war, condemns a first strike vited to make interventions before the our day with the Holy Eucharist feet high, aboard an Eastern Airlines with a nuclear bomb or weapon and entire body of Bishops (I was one of together and pause for prayer at other plane, winging my way home to the raises questions about the morality of those proposing that the Holy Father times throughout the day. beloved Archdiocese from the annual possessing nuclear weapons even as a call a synod on peace and that all the On one afternoon, we go out to the meeting of the United States Bishops deterrent, but tolerates this as long as religions of the world sponsor a peace Shrine of Our Lady of the Im- in Washington. Bishop Nevins is at serious efforts are being made to academy in Jerusalem that would at- maculate Conception at the campus my side. Bishop Roman remained to eliminate bilaterally nuclear arms. tempt objectively and without politics of The Catholic University of celebrate a Mass in New York for the to promote peace, to identify ag- America to honor Our Lady. The Cuban community there. Actually, we were reviewing the gressors, to satisfy legitimate national agenda is usually heavy, as we hear Because we were discussing a second draft of the proposed needs that may be prompting nations reports from committees of the Con- pastoral letter on the morality of pastoral. As a result of the comments to go to war, and to train peace ference on, to mention a few, nuclear warfare, we spent much of at the meeting, a third draft will be negotiators, etc.) All these ideas are Catholic Missions, Canonical Af- our time looking into the glare of proposed and discussed in a meeting now being considered in a third draft. fairs, the Church in Latin America, television camera lights. The subject, in Chicago on May 2 and 3, 1983. The Among the points that may be em- Doctrine, Ecumenism, the Laity, of course, is one of great interest and preparation of this pastoral letter is phasized more strongly are that Liturgy, Priestly Life and Ministry, our debate received broad coverage in receiving more attention than any Russia only understands the language Vocations, the Campaign for Human the media. that I have experienced in the 17 years of strength, that we need be concern- Development, Hispanic Affairs, I do not feel what we were doing I have belonged to the Bishops' Con- ed over the impact of the document Migration and Tourism, Pro-Life Ac- was as sensational as the media some- ference. A committee of experts on the security of Europe which tivities, Women and Society, Com- times implied. We were not meddling assisted the Bishops in drafting it. depends on a strong America (there munications, Education, Marriage in politics, we were speaking about High officials of the present and were quite a few correspondents from and Family Life, Social Development morality. We were trying to help our previous governments were inter- Europe at our meeting), that the good and World Peace, etc. people in the world form their con- viewed. The second draft incor- faith efforts our nation has been The Bishops of the Southeast also sciences on the possession and use of porated a great number of sugges- making for disarmament should be met in a regional meeting. We dreadful weapons capable of bringing tions from Bishops and other experts acknowledged, that the teachings of discussed the retreat which we will the world to an end. that resulted from circulating the first the Gospel be more fully applied. make together at Our Lady of Florida draft. Retreat House in North Palm Beach. Each of us did receive a copy of a Participation in these annual We also discussed the five year visit letter from the White House, as we At our meeting in Chicago, five Bishops meetings is always an that we will make next year to the Ho- received much other material from all Bishops who held varying views were enriching experience. It is an oppor- ly Father to report on the state of our groups representing all sides of the asked to make preliminary observa- tunity to meet old friends, to be dioceses. issue. The letter from the White tions, then the body of Bishops broke enlightened and encouraged as we God bless you! House pointed out many areas where down into small discussion groups of discuss mutual challenges in our the administration has been acting eight and discussed the content of the ministry. We meet in the Hilton Hotel Devotedly yours in Christ, according to the teaching of the pastoral for many hours and con- in downtown Washington. A room is Edward A. McCarthy drafted pastoral letter. Basically, the tributed their reaction. set aside as a chapel with reservation Archbishop of Miami

Study lack of vocations, bishops urged

WASHINGTON (NC) — The Na- Nicolas E. Walsh of Seattle told the lost in the maze of ministries' pro- tional Conference of Catholic bishops. 'God will indeed grams which, in the opinion of some, Bishops should "initiate, encourage have reduced it to a level of service and otherwise support a study of the Addressing a general session of the provide but all must equal to others not demanding the real causes" of the crisis in vocations NCCB annual meeting on the final use their gifts to come same unique charisms?" to the priesthood, Auxiliary Bishop day of the meeting, Bishop Walsh recommended that "we not shelve, up with a solution.' LAY PEOPLE are also, Bishop and thereby leave to another, more Walsh said, "asking more publicly impoverished, generation a problem every day if the current problem will about which Pope Pius XII wrote • In 18 years there will be 25,000 not force us to look to those over 30 years ago and a challenge active priests compared to about categories of persons from which, Save 70% which is so clearly ours today." 58,000 now. traditionally, candidates for the One consequence of this trend, the priesthood have not been sought or "Orchard Street" Increased awareness of the crisis in bishop said, is that priests "are suf- accepted." priestly vocations, he noted, has led fering from stress, burnout and many who formerly took the attitude, frustration" as the Catholic popula- Catholics "will not for long be BARGAIN "God will provide," to say now, tion continues to increase. satisfied with partial and emergency "God will indeed provide but all must solutions to a problem which BAZAAR use their gifts to come up with a solu- The laity more often is asking threatens their enjoying the fullness tion." publicly about the shortage, Bishop of the eucharistic celebration," Bishop Walsh said. • New Merchandise sold at • Walsh said, and among the questions j FANTASTICALLY LOW PRICES! I STATISTICS indicating the extent raised are: i | of the crisis, he said, include: He recalled that Pope Pius XI was I Temple Beth Moshe j • "Why aren't there more once discussing with some nuns the I 2225 N.E. 121 Street [ • The median age of priests in the homilies, retreats, workshops, lack of vocations of their order. The ; Sans Souci Area : United States is 52. diocesanwide appeals for prayer pro- pope asked them if they were doing j North Miami j vided? all they could to promote vocations. • In the current academic year • "Are vocations offices being When the sisters replied that they M Dec. 5 9:30-5:30 M there are slightly more than 4,000 funded as generously as olhcr were praying, the pope cited a Hindu students for the priesthood in diocesan efforts? saving, "When you pray, you must theologates in the United States. • "Is the vocation to the priesthood move vour feel ." PAGE 10 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 Women, money, economy also discussed by bishops By Liz Schevtchuk pense of the poor and unemployed." WASHINGTON (NC) — Nuclear war captured much of the attention at THE BISHOPS agreed to prepare the National Conference of Catholic pastoral statements on Hispanic min- Bishops' annual meeting in Washing- istry and campus ministry and on ton Nov. 15-18, but it was only one prayer and worship. item on an agency that ranged from Archbishop Robert F. Sanchez of administrative budgets to women's Sante Fe, N.M., chairman of the rights. bishops' ad hoc Hispanic Affairs Archbishop John R. Roach of St. Committee, said the Hispanic Paul-Minneapolis, NCCB president, pastoral would be a "beacon of set the tone of the meeting in his hope" to Hispanic Catholics. opening address when he declared Auxiliary Bishop Edward T. that the bishops' concern over abor- Hughes of Philadelphia said the cam- tion and the bomb — and other issues pus ministry pastoral is necessary — stem from the same respect for DEBATE — Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen of Seattle (left) speaks in because of increasing proselytizing by human life. favor of the proposed pastoral letter on war and peace while Archbishop Philip other religious groups on campuses. "Concern for human life is the M. Hannan of New Orleans opposes it during the annual meeting of the The bishops also agreed to pro nexus between our positions on these Catholic bishops in Washington, D.C. (NC photos) posals for experimental use of a new, two large issues," he said. "Respect ecumenically developed lectionary de- fort the right to life is basic to the rived in large part from the existing realization of all other human pastoral as a "balanced document" U.S. Catholic Conference, the Catholic lectionary; for new days for rights." with more strengths then weaknesses. bishops also agreed to increase the observing memorials to Blessed Written by a committee headed by "levy" on dioceses for support of the Kateri Tekakwitha, Blessed Marie- Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin of THE PASTORAL will be revised conferences. Rose Durocher and Blessed Andre Chicago, the pastoral sparked divi- for further action by the bishops at a The assessment will rise from 10 Bessette; and for a revised rite for the sions among the bishops as well as special meeting in Chicago next May cents per Catholic to 12.3 cents per sick. much public interest. 2 and 3, Catholic. The increase is intended to Anew resource book of prayers, Archbishop Bernardin said that Greeting the bishops, Archbishop allow the bishops to stop relying on while wining majority approval, fail- "our 'no' to nuclear war must, in the Pio Laghi, apostolic delegate in the investment income to fill budget ed to achieve the necessary two-thirds end, be definitive and decisive." United States, told them their con- gaps. majority backing. But many bishops raised questions cern over nuclear war "coincides Archbishop Edmund C. Szoka of about it. remarkably well with Pope John Detroit, NCCB-USCC treasurer, said THE PLAN on pastoral care of the Archbishop Philip M. Hannan of Paul's commitment to peace in the the $22.6 million budget represents sick, the lectionary and the new New Orleans said the document has world." only a six percent increase over the memorial dates all require Vatican "so many defects" it should be scrap- In other action, approving a $22.6 1982 budget, which was $21.5 approval. ped. But Archbishop John R. Quinn million budget for 1983 for the million. The bishops' Committee on Wom- of San Francisco described the NCCB and its public policy arm, the On another matter related to budg- en in Society and in the Church de- ets — federal, not church — a resolu- cided to study the possibility of tion opposing federal economic women as deacons. Bishop Michael policies was issued by the bishops' F. McAuliffe of Jefferson City, Mo., Committee on Social Development committee chairman, said there is a Former officials defend and World Peace. The resolution ask- historical precedent for deaconesses ed national leaders "to reject current and that the study would be "a sign policies which attempt to solve to women" of the bishops' concern bishops' right to speak America's economic ills at the ex- for them. WASHINGTON (NC) — Twenty-four present and lormei government officials, prominent scientist-, and scholars have de'ended the right of the U.S. Catholics bishops to speak out on the issue of nuclear arms. "If nuclear war were to come, present silence on their part would be unfor- Hawaii givable." the 24 .said in a letter released in Washington during the final day of the annual general meeting of the National Conference ol Catholic Bishops. Noting that '"since President I-'isenhower's day it has been well accepted that nuclear war could well spell the end of modern civilization,*' thev said, "thus, it seems reasonable to conclude that this prospect presents a moral problem for San Francisco eligious leaders to be concerned about."

POINTING OUT that, in preparing their proposed pastoral letter on nuclear weapons, the bishops consulted "a substantial number of well-informed Las Vegas civilian and military leaders," the 24 signatories said, "we suspect that as a result they are better informed technically rhen most of their critics." "In any event." they continued, "while mosi experts now admit that nuclear war would be suicidal, the critics advise the bishops not to address the Come join Fr. JIM REYNOLDS issue . . . and other congenial South "In pre-war Germany, the Nazis charged the Jews were a threat to the Ger- Florida Catholics on a special ex- man nation. Would it have been meddling in secular atlairs had the bishops of 1 cursion to these exotic places; Germany and of the world addressed themselves diiectly to that abomination ? departing Jan. 31, 1983, returning The signatories said ihc current draft of the pastoral letter recognizes ihat U.S. armed forces are essential for national ••ec-urity and explicitly opposes Feb. 11, 1983. Tourcost: $1,398 unilateral disarmament. "The bishops prudently do not propose that their from Miami. findings be binding on the individual consciences of those who look to them for guidance." they said. Signers included Sen. Mark (). Hat field (R-Ore.): William L. Colby, former For details, brochures con- Please send information to: director ol" the Central Intelligence Agency; Gerard C. Smith, chief U.S. tact: negotiator in the first Strategic Arms I imitation Talks; Paul Warnkc, chief Elvira or Ian Herold Name: r.S. negotiator in SALT 11: Dr. Claiic Randall, general secretary of the Na- Conducts Tours Inc. ional Council of Churches: retired Adm. John Marshall Lee; retired Brig. Address: (ien. Robert M. Montague: Glenn T. Seaborg, former chairman of rhe Atomic 150SE2ndAve. \ I nerjjv Commission and professor of chemistry at the University of Cali- Suite 1110 v:nu. and former Secretary of Commerce Philip M. Klut/nick. Miami, Fl. 33131 Tel (305) 358-1276 Zip Tei.

Miarcs", Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 11 j;->'--.3v_:^ Words Sister teach s de, ' ch to speak, make music By Prentice Browning Voice Staff Writer The lithe, slight nun stretches her arms to the ceiling, bending back- wards slightly while singing out "may I have a drink of water pleeeeease?" A moment later she is literally drumming up enthusiasm, shouting "Yippee" as she gathers up materials and then sits down on the floor to beat on a drum with a group of students. A music teacher gone a little berserk after too many years of tone deaf pupils and out-of-tune guitars? Hardly. Sister Rose Marie Brick, S.S.J., is an experienced teacher of the oral method for the deaf at the Fort Lauderdale Oral School where music combined with words is an important part of the curriculum. THE STUDENTS ranging in age from mere infants to 14 years old are learning to talk with the help of Sr. Brick's music classes, phonetics lessons, sophisticated audio equip- ment and supervision. Through their ability to talk and to read lips, most are able to join regular students at St. Jerome Catholic school only a block away for morning classes. In their classes at St. Jerome they are on the buddy system, Sr. Brick, originally of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Buffalo, N.Y., explains. If there is something that the deaf student does not understand he can ask the hearing

Voice photos by Prentice Browning

Greg Potter, age three, enjoys playin a kazoo and singing along with S Brick with some flags left over fror Veteran's day (above and lower left). • hearing aides do not offer sufficier amplification students are at lea: able to feel the vibration of percu; sive instruments such as the drum (right).

PAGE 12 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 ords without sound JC/I J dei * children r make music student, checking his notes with the hearing students' notes at the end of class to make sure they are accurate. SR. BRICK will sometimes appear at St. Jerome to make sure there are no problems and to help the deaf students with their homework. The buddy system works well, she says, with most of the regular St. Jerome students willingly offering their cooperation. "They have rich relationships with the children at St. Jerome," she says. Although many people think of communicating with the deaf primar- ily in terms of manual sign language, the Oral School hopes that by teaching speaking skills their students can be "mainstreamed" into society. Principal Dr. Marya Mavilya estimates that as many as 60 percent of the school's graduates will enroll in college. WHEN THEY return to the Oral School in the afternoon Sr. Brick will often help them review their homework before they begin class in the music room, equipped with an organ, a piano, drums, xylophones and other instruments. One child stretches out his arms to A whirlwind of activity, Sr. Brick fee! the vibration of the piano as Sr. leads them with various instruments Brick sings an energetic version of in a sing-song recitation of common "Florida by the Sea," (upper right). sentences. Through powerful hearing Ravi Tewani, age 12, from Jamaica, aides and the vibration of the instru- wears a radio receiver that receives ments they are able to determine the voice transmissions from a transmit- pitch and rhythm of the words. ter worn around Sr Brick's neck (right). The accent and rhythm of human speech is important because without it students sound like robots, says the school's educational director, Dr. Jack Mills. Even though a child might mispronounce an individual word, if the general accent of the sentence is correct, he explains, the listener is quickly able to fill in the gaps in this understanding. Sr. Brick is experienced in this sound perception method which she learned in several schools in Europe. She took several classes in the Nether- lands with the method's most well known exponent, the professor and priest, Fr. Anthony Van Uden. AS ONE OF the few residential facilities of its type (children live in dormitories supervised by house mothers), stucr;n'«s come from all over the country, the Caribbean, and even Europe to enroll in the school. Sr. Brick returned to the school six years ago upon the request of the school's administration after living several years in her hometown of Buf- falo. She wouldn't trade this type of teaching for anything. "This is much more challenging, interesting, colorful, more demanding but more rewarding," she said. She is very impressed with the new staff of the school and its principal and sees a bright future. "This little school is only a little microcosm but 1 see it expanding and growing because of its leadership."

Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 13 When is it legal to kill a baby? Call it what you want, it's not justice. The baby, however, would be just as to survive in a strange land. Last week, a 19-year old Haitian dead. Making the distinction that those are woman was sentenced to 20 years in "If I place this defendant on probation, unborn while the one in this case was prison for killing her newborn child. She isn't that sending a message to the com- newborn is nothing more than a had suffocated it in a plastic bag and munity that this court tolerated the kill- hypocritical attempt to justify the per- dumped it in the garbage. The Dade cir- ing of newborn babies?" asked the sonal convenience of mothers whose cuit judge who sentenced her called her judge. babies are still unseen. actions "outrageous," citing the baby's Probably so. And what kind of A psychologist testifying on the "right to live." message is sent to the community by woman's behalf said, "If she had the The judge's stated support for the court approval of the killing of unborn right kind of community support or the "right to life" is admirable. But his harsh babies? support of her sister, the baby would be Your Honor: How does suffocation in a alive today." plastic bag differ from dismemberment People opposed to abortion have been EDITORIAL or being burned alive by a saline solu- saying that — and providing the support sentence seems incongruous in a nation tion? Do not doctors, after performing — for many years. where a woman's right to kill her unborn legal abortions, also dump babies in the But babies continue to be killed — baby is legally sanctioned. garbage? legally. And their killers, instead of going Had the accused been white, middle- Does the value of a child's "right to to jail, go to the bank regularly. class and American, chances are she live" change, depending on whether he is Where are the lawmakers who will would have known enough to kill the 20 weeks old or 36? On whether he is kill- make such killing illegal? baby legally before it was outside the ed inside the womb or outside it? Where are the judges who will womb. Her case would not have come to In fact, this community, this nation, sentence those killers to prison? trial. She would not be facing 20 years in does more than tolerate the killing of Until that happens, the case of this prison. No judge would have called her babies. Advertisements in the Yellow Haitian woman stands as a study of this conduct "outrageous" and even the Pages boldly encourage the practice and nation's hypocrisy and schizophrenia on child's father might not have known what for reasons far more trivial than those of the subject of abortion — anything, in she had done. a poor, Haitian woman desperately trying fact, but justice.

support a prolife Amendment, but Reply to pro-life criticism of Notre Dame our morality, and we had a chance to that would still leave us with the listen." The proceedings (Abortion greater task of making Americans To (he Editor: Parley, ed. J. Burtchaell; Andrews & A friend has just drawn my atten- facility. What 1 do know is that they find a welcome in their hearts and McMeel, 1980) were reviewed thus in homes for children. tion to Dr. Bart Heffernan's letter in never made any attempt to advertize a prolife journal: "There are pro- this column on October 8th. In it he the fact that they had rented a room Again, Dr. Heffernan is too ready vocative essays and works of quiet to suppose why people do things. He criticizes the University of Notre from us, or to infer from it any ac- scholarship. Some chapters dispense Dame, our president Father quiescence by us in their program. says that Fr. Hesburgh supported our information and appeal to logic; conference because he wanted the Hesburgh and myself, for what he In 1979 I convened a National Con- others describe constructive ap- sees as our respective attitudes on the ference on Abortion here at Notre abortion issue "neutralized," and he proaches and tug at the emotions with implies that I spent five years of issues of abortion. I ask the courtesy Dame. Dr. Heffernan states: "The case histories. Refreshingly, all of this same column to offer a ground rules precluded any iden- research on my book simply to refrain from easy sloganizing and ac- "placate" Notre Dame alumni. I response. tifiable Pro Life leaders on the panel. cusatory rhetoric." Dr. Heffcrnan seems not to under- Pro abortion activists were also said must admit that I find this sort of im- Recently I published a book of my putation very offensive. stand what a university is. He is to be excluded." At the time 1 stated own on abortion: Rachel Weeping, dissatisfied that we academics study our policy: "The speakers hold a What your correspondent, for his and Other Essays on Abortion (An- part, finds most offensive is that we abortion instead of campaigning variety of personal and political posi- drews & McMeel, 1982), and in the against it. And he is dissatisfied that tions on the acceptability of abortion. have behaved like academics: we have preface I explained at length how, held scholarly conversations instead we give an attentive hearing to ad- They were not selected, however, in without any campaign of persuasion vocates of abortion freedom. He mis- order to defend one or a variety of of taking a direct hand in political from within my church, 1 had grown struggle. There are many callings, understands. We academics study. positions. Each has been invited up possessed of the conviction that That is our calling, our duty. We are because he or she has cogent and ar- and those who toil at scholarship are abortion was an inexcusable destruc- the allies, not the adversaries, of not activists. Dr. Heffernan ticulate things to say which can con- tion of unborn childre. I am at loss to should also grieve that the medical tribute professionally to anyone's those who contend in a more activist understand how Dr. Heffernan could fashion. researchers who provide him with thinking on abortion, from whatever so contort the clear meaning of these The first letter I received after my diagnostics and medications are not perspective." pages as to comment: "Undoubtedly, book appeared was from a woman joining him in treating patients direct- Father Burtchaell is a bonafide born who has been valiantly active in the ly. We invited speakers, not because again pro-lifer, almost that is. Why it prolife struggle. She wrote: "Racel Now to his points. He alleges that of their activist involvements, but took these past fourteen years of con- Weeping is a magnificent collection in 1973 Dr. Alan Guttmacher because they had research or ex- troversy for him to realize that the of essays. The book will be an in- scheduled a proabortion meeting in perience to share with anyone in- killing of one man by another for per- valuable resource for people who our campus conference facility, and terested in this terrible problem of sonal gain is anti-Christian, anti- work in the abortion arena, and he claims to know why it was done: abortion. We had no intention of civilization and anti-life is hard to bowdlerized versions of your work "He saw clearly the propaganda holding a rally or a strategy meeting understand. He understands it now will haunt you for years to come as value and psychological effect it for those who, like myself and Dr. but he holds back in ihe book an we unashamedly steal your most could have." Factually this is not Heffernan, are convinced that abor- endorsement of a Pro Life amend- original insights and quote you in the quite correct. Dr. Guttmacher was a tion is homicide. That is done widely ment to the Constitution (as) the only- most unlikely places." We at univer- speaker at the meeting, as were the and well throughout the country by way to rectify the evil." prolife researchers, Drs. Andre advocacy groups. We did what a sities know what we do best. We in- Hellegers of Georgetown and William university can and should do: we in- I certainly do not share the belief of quire, we think, we explain. Surely Liu of Notre Dame. Space for the day- vited people to a scholarly conversa- many prolife advocates that a change the abortion debate has not reached was rented by the Great Lakes region tion. in the law will rectify the evil in peo- the point where these are useless serv- of Planned Parenthood. I do not One executive of a pro abortion ple's hearts that makes them willing ices. know what access Dr. Heffernan may organization reported to her col- to sacrifice their children to conve- Fr. James Tunstead Burtchaell, have to the motives of the late Dr. leagues: "We had actually made at- nience. That is a snarl within the c. s.c. Guttmacher or whoever it was that tempts to communicate. We had an human heart too profound to be un- !*s'of essor of Theology rented a meeting room in our public opportunity to explain our attitudes. done by law alone. I would strongly The University of Notre Dame PAGE 14 / Miami, Florida / THE VOFCE / Friday, November 26, 5982 —Opinion Educating for peace

It started as an enjoyable dinner party. Then my on non-violence, St. Augustine's theory on a just host, an admiral, turned to me and asked, "Where war, St. Thomas' principles on self-defense, the does your bishops' conference get its authority to moralists' thinking on a just cause, last recourse, speak on nuclear war? They don't know half the warfare against population centers and nuclear ins and outs of it. What do they think they can BYFR. war? Will people understand better the unique prove by trying to have a nuclear sub renamed?" challenge of nuclear war and how it confronts EUGENE HEMRICK these classical principles in a way never before A committee of U.S. bishops offered a response thought of? to that question in the second draft it prepared of a proposed national pastoral letter by the U.S. Equally important, will religious educators in- bishops, "The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise sist that their curricula include a biblical explana- and Our Response." tion of peace. Here peace is not defined as just the nuclear war is not even to be considered an outside lack of war. Rather, true peace involves more and In its opening paragraphs, the committee possibility in waging peace. The authority for it is had only when "God dwells among people." stated: "Faith does not insulate us from the daily speaking against nuclear war comes not from a challenges of life, it rather intensifies our desire to knowledge of enemy logistics, nuclear physics or That definition urges us to expand our concep- contribute to them precisely in light of the good political intrigue involving governments. Rather. tion of peace beyond the reconciliation of super- powers. Peacemaking, biblically defined, leads us to consider helping the people of Third World na- 'The authority for speaking against nuclear war comes not tions — promoting their rights and their development in order to create a broader base for peace from a knowledge of enemy logistics, nuclear physics or and to avert conditions that lead to war. And it directs our focus to cleaning up problems that af- political intrigue involving governments. Rather it is founded flict people in our own back yard. on faith/ All of this, however, involves a learning process. Humanity, I believe, is always open to the news." The bishops see their role as providing it is founded on faith. excitement of learning. In fact, there is a hunger hope — the ability to struggle against obstacles What worries me most is what could happen to among people to further their knowledge. even when they appear larger than life. a pastoral letter by all the U.S. bishops on peace- In these comments, we are reminded that true making in the nuclear age. It is common to have a BUT WILL educators capitalize on a pastoral belief in Christ results in action. Once touched by document of that nature hailed, only to find six letter by the bishops on war and peace? Will it find faith, one is not allowed to remain silent. months later it has been forgotten. a place and become part of the excitement of As long as no nuclear bombs are dropped and learning for us? THE VIRTUE of hope is the David capable of great economic problems distract us, the serious- By learning more about peace, appreciation for felling Goliath. The Goliath we face in this case is ness of the document could be lost from view. it as a gift of God will grow. Intense follow-up on not the deterrence, but the prevention of nuclear this document by educators might just be the war. AFTER A year, I wonder how many youth and David we need to fell the giant problem of nuclear We are urged to form a conscience in which adults will be introduced to the church's position extinction. The problem of love

There is a great passage in the book, "The that very moment I predict that you will reach it, Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoievsky, and behold clearly the miraculous power of the that I want to bring to your attention. It has to do Lord who has been all the time loving and with the problem of loving. mysteriously guiding you." (Fr. Catoir is Director Some people say they love the human race, but BY FR. of the Christophers) they know from experience that as soon as anyone JOHN CATOIR is near them for 24 hours, they become uncomfortable and begin to dislike the person for the most trivial reasons . . . "one because he's too long over his dinner, another because he has a cold and keeps on blowing his nose ... it has always happened that the more I hate men individually the "What seems to be bad within you will grow more I love humanity." purer from the very fact of your observing it in And so the problem is posed: "What can one do yourself. Avoid fear . . . never be frightened at in such a case? Must one despair?" your own faintheartedness in attaining love.

'Some people say they love the human race, but they know from experience that as soon as anyone is near them for 24 hours, they become uncomfortable and begin to dislike the person for the most trivial reasons ...'

To this dilemma, Dostoyevsky, through the "Don't be too frightened even of your evil ac- character of Father Zossima, gives this classic tions. answer: "I am sorry I can say nothing more consoling to "No, it is enough that you are distressed . . . you; for love in action is a harsh and dreadful Much is done already in you since you can so thing compared with love in dreams. Love in deeply know yourself. dreams is greedy for immediate action, rapidly performed; hoping that all will be looking on ap- "... I believe you are sincere and good. If you plauding, as though on a stage. But active love is do not attain happiness, always remember that labor and fortitude. you are on the right road, and try not to leave it. Above all avoid falsehood of every kind, especial- "But I predict that just when you see with hor- ly falseness to yourself. Watch over your deceit- ror that in spite of all your efforts you are getting fulness . . . further from your goal instead of nearer to it, at Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 15 Opinion Bad questions Is aggression necessary? Q. My sister is 19 and she got married a month ago. I'm 21 and now games are just another reflection of the peculiar U.S. concern people keep asking me questions like with violence and aggression. "Isn't it about time you go married, Why is it a value to begin with, he asked, to approach con- Jay?" or "When are you going to get flicts as though they must be resolved through aggression. married, Jay?" These people make BY The psychologist pointed out that people in the United me mad. What would you tell them? States still hold to a "frontier psychology" where people need (Missouri) ANTOINETTE BOSCO "aggressive skill to conquer new lands and assault the environment." He cited the popularity of films that pick up on the formula of the good guys versus the bad guys. Whether it's cowboys and Indians, the theme and vocabulary are the same, he insisted: aggression. The American way of fun is soundly rooted in aggressive The recurring theme of the need to battle and win puts a BY TOM behavior. If anyone doubts this, just consider children's great national value on "toughness," Begelman said. He games of cops and robbers, smash-and-destroy TV cartoons asserted that the basic popularity of President Reagan is LENNON and now Pac Man, the video win and kill game. rooted in his being seen as a "tough guy" who fights for his Adults are, of course, the models for this dalliance with ag- economic and international policies. Many of the candidates gression in our play hours. The latest "game" I've heard of is for the 1982 election campaigned on the "I'm tough," ticket, called the National Survival Game, where adults go for a Begelman said. weekend to a forest in New Hampshire, put on face paint and battle clothes, then, armed with a carbon dioxide pistol, begin He also pointed to the question of the death penalty. "The A. These questions and this type of their pursuit of another person designated as the "enemy." death penalty as a campaign issue is nonsense, raised crude, thoughtless questioner have "We have created an illusion of winning and losing that's specifically for the purpose of projecting an aggressive been around for a long time. You're different from tennis — an illusion of danger," said one of stance," he stated. 'Tough' candidates are those who favor not the first person to suffer these in- the organizers. Competition is the main thing, he said. "Run- the death penalty" — and tough is admired. terrogations, if that's any consola- ning through the woods, one's adrenalin starts pumping and a Begelman acknowledged that according to some theories of tion. player gets a natural high. What's tested is one's endurance, aggression people have "an inner repository of instincts" that speed and cunning. It's being a kid again in a fantasy world," can build up to the point that there must be a release of emo- he added. There are several ways of dealing tions, a catharsis, vicarious or actual. This is used to justify with these people, Jay. I'll let you I asked a psychologist whether these fantasies are positive, survival, war, fantasy and video games as therapy measures. as some claim, or the sign of an angry person, as it strikes me. pick your choice of the following "I take issue with this," he said, adding that "most good alternatives. I specifically mentioned what one doctor said in defending research in psychology does not support theories that aggres- "Dungeons and Dragons," the fantasy game played mainly sion is biologically based or inevitable." by older teens and adults. He responded: "For a few hours, On the contrary, Begelman thinks that aggression is "not 1. Use the lighthearted, humorous the fantasy world of magic and mystery, explored by a group released, but reinforced" by its prevalence in games, enter- approach. Make remarks like, "So of friends, is a reality, a sort of giant, shared insanity." The tainment, media, in social and political roles and even in many women are in love with me game, he added, acts as a catharsis, leading to healing. family relationships. When aggression so motivates a society, right now, I can't seem to make a The psychologist I spoke with questioned the validity of the psychologist concluded, the problem is one of values. decision." Or "I'm 21 and free, free, such therapeutic claims. Dr. David Begelman believes the I absolutely agree with him. (NC News Service) free — and I'm going to stay that way." Or maybe you can think of a better retort yourself.

Thanks at thanksgiving 2. If you have a somewhat devilish Thanksgiving Day by origin and tradition is a day for all they have done for you. For those who are dead, recall spirit, you might pique your aunts thanking God for all our blessings. That is good. We should each one and then say a prayer for each one. and uncles' curisoity with one of thank God every day of our lives and it is good that we have a Then, starting at a time when you were a child, start think- these remarks: "I'm going to save up national holiday to remind us. ing of all to whom you are indebted. Take time, recall each my money until I'm 50 and then get For years I've been suggesting that we use Thanksgiving one, in your mind see the person, then pray for that person. married." Or "Aunt Mabel, what Day for another purpose, added to the principal purpose. We Who should you remember? This is something you must do would you think if I told you I'm con- should thank others for all they have done for us. As we personally so that is what you will decide. But perhaps I can sidering becoming a priest?" thank God for His blessings, let us thank other people for help by telling you of some of those I remember. I remember what they have done for us. all of my teachers, each one individually from the first grade These approaches have the disad- on. I remember kindly neighbors, a scoutmaster, friends I vantage of being like a duel. The had when I was a boy, many of whom I never knew when they questioner will likely keep pushing at were grown. you with her or his questions no matter how much you joke. These ap- GO THROUGH your life like that, from the time you were proaches do not get to the heart of the BY a child, through your youth, into young adulthood, through matter. DALE FRANCIS adult life to the present. Remember each one individually. Try to make them live in your mind, remember them as they 3. If I were young again and facing were, then pray for them. You will probably, as it is with me, these questioners, I'd reply with a not know if some are still living or if they are dead, but pray very mild but firm, "I really don't for them. think that's any of your business." If The way our human nature is, we are likely to think the suc- You can see what I am suggesting is not something you can the person persisted, I'd tell them — cess we gain in life comes from our own efforts. We forget do quickly or just in passing. Make time for half an hour at again mildly but firmly — "Your how every step along the way, we have been helped by others. least, an hour would be better. You won't remember every questions are rude." If that didn't get one to whom you are indebted, you'll think of others later through to them, I'd walk away. WHAT I AM proposing is not something to be accomplish- perhaps. If it becomes something you do every year as you ap- ed simply and without effort. I'm not suggesting that we proach Thanksgiving Day then you'll sharpen your memory If you continue to remain single, simply say a prayer for all of those who have helped us in our and remember more each year. brace yourself. A few years ago a lives. I'm suggesting that we take the time to think about It is, I promise you, an exercise that will bring you a kind of 58-year-old bachelor attended a class those who have helped us, then pray for them and, if it is still quiet joy and not only will you have prayed for others to reunion. There, one of the 58-year- possible, to thank them personally. whom you are indebted but you'll have brought your own self old wives said to him, "Do you mind This isn't something that can be done just in passing. It re- to a recognition of how much you owe to others. if I ask you why you never married?" quires thought and quiet. In church where the Blessed Sacra- The man minded very much — and ment is would be the best place. The time either well before AND WITH IT, think of those who have in some way in he told her so. Mass or after Mass or, probably even better, when you just the last year especially helped you. Drop a letter of thanks to stop by for a visit. them, telling them of your appreciation. Thank God for all In the quiet, start thinking of those to whom you are in- the blessings you have received, of course, that's what (Send questions to Tom Lennon, debted in your life. The most obvious indebtedness is to your Thanksgiving Day is about. But add another dimension, a 1312 Mass. Ave. N.W., Washington, parents, your grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and recognition of how none of us accomplish anything without D.C. 20005) (NC News Service) uncles. If you are fortunate enough that your parents, grand- the help of others, include thanking others in your Thanks- parents and other members of your family are still living, then giving Day. (Dale Francis is a nationally syndicated colum- make up your mind you'll write to them, thanking them for nist.) PAGE 16 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 Helping a troubled friend

Dear Dr. Kenny: Last night I received a call Your friend's request to come and your instinct This focus on reality has two advantages. First, from a friend of mine in a city about a hundred to go to be with him are both correct. When one is you will help your friend review the details in such miles away. He surprised me by saying his wife depressed is no time to be alone. a way that additional possibilities may become ap- had left him earlier in the day and was planning to The best defense against suicide is the presence parent. Second, at a time when he feels over- file for divorce. He was very upset and depressed of others. Almost all suicides occur in isolation. If whelmed and helpless, you will be treating him as and had even thought of suicide. He asked me you are worried about someone taking his life, the a capable adult. This will add to his courage and please to come. best response is to have someone with him at all confidence. times until the crisis is past. Severe crises can last Finally, offer your friend concrete support. as long as a week. Sympathetic words will not be half so important Drinking would be the next concern. Drinking is as tangible contact. When you first see him, hug a common escape from stress in our culture. Un- him. Physical contact has great significance in fortunately, alcohol is basically a depressant. times of crisis. Continue to touch him as you talk. BY DR. JAMES Depression plus aloneness plus alcohol is a for- An arm around his shoulders or a hand on his arm AND mula for suicide. are very meaningful gestures. MARY KENNY IF YOUR FRIEND drinks, take steps to keep EAT WITH HIM. The shared meal is a symbol alcohol consumption minimal. No.more than one of relationship. In literature and liturgy (the drink or beer at a time. Do not counsel or plead. Mass), the meal has always been important as a Simply take charge of this matter and console sign of togetherness. In a critical time it will mean him. People in crisis are usually very pliable and more than words. susceptible to firm direction. You were right to go to your friend. Don't let Of course I went. I am writing you this letter him be alone. Be careful of alcohol. Focus on while sitting in a coffee shop en route. I realize Talk realistically with him about the crisis. This reality. Beware of giving advice. And be physical your answer will not come quickly enough to help is no time to talk about the weather. Nor is it a in your support. Answers and advice are not so me this time. But the act of writing you will help time for wise counsel or false hopes. Go over the important as your being there. me focus my thoughts. What can I say to him? actual details of the problem. (Reader questions on family living and child What should I do? How do I know if he might Tell me what happened? When did she leave? care to be answered in print are invited. Address really kill himself? Please answer as I feel your Where did she go? What did she take with her? questions: The Kennys; Box 872; St. Joseph's Col- suggestions may help in a future crisis. —Ohio What did she say? What did you reply? lege; Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.) (NC News Service) Do you know a good book about

Every year about this time I find myself answer- son (Signet, $3.50) covers the psychological stages ing questions and mail from readers who are look- of a child's development by the author of the ing for a book on some phase of family life, so popular How to Parent. Chock full of solid infor- every year about this time I write a column on BY mation, this is written from the dad's point of some of the new and better family related books. view. Whether for yourself or a gift, these are all good DOLORES The Father's Almanac by S. Adams Sullivan reading. Ask a local bookstore to order them for CURRAN ($8.95; Doubleday) is loaded with warmth, humor you if they don't have them on the shelf. and firsthand ideas that have worked for young The Hurried Child by Dr. David Elkind is a pro- kids and their fathers. Sample topics: job versus vocative book sure to jab parents where their family life, painless car travel, fishing and worm values lie. Elkind submits that we are pushing our hunts, playing with kids, and the like. Excellent. children into maturity so fast that we are setting How to Win as a Step-Family should help many them up for lives of stress and fear. Inundated What can God mean to such a person?" parents. Authors Emily and John Visher discuss with the idea that '.'sooner is better," parents (Schocken Books) topics like dealing with former.spouses, remar- foster stress and fear of failure. Much worth The Family Handbook of Adolescence by John riage, legal issues, and helping children adjust. pondering. (Addison-Wesley; $6.95 paper) E. Schowalter, M.D. and Walter R. Anyam, ($13.95; Dembner Books) Joan Wester Anderson has a new guide to M.D., is a bargain at $7.95 because there's prac- home-based careers entitled The Best of Both tically nothing that isn't in it. Nutrition, weight Going It Alone: The Family Life and Social Worlds. Filled with ideas for parents who want to change, religion, employment, rebellion, depres- Situation of the Single Parent by Robert S. Weiss work and be at home at the same time, this book sion, sexuality and loads more are included in this is a well-written account by a respected authority gives practical information on taking inventory of large-sized paperback. Good for new parents of in the field. He discusses raising children, organiz- your talents, experiences and interests to come up adolescents. (Alfred A. Knopf, Pub.) ing households, developing a personal life, coping with a career at home that will work for you. with overload, conflicting demands, loneliness ($6.95; Betterway Publications; White Hall, VA) Joel Wells has a smaller book out called How to and more. I like his many anecdotes and positive When Bad Things Happen to Good People was Survive Your Teenagers. Easy to read, smile tone but not his small print. ($13.95; Basic Books) wrung out of the experience of Rabbi Harold galore, and thoughtful material including com- Finally, for sheer fun, get How to Eat Like a Kushner. When he learned that his three year-old municating with teens, athletics, lying, drugs, Child — And Other Lessons in Not Being Grown- son would soon die of a rare disease, he asked the driving, careers, and college. Sketchier than the Up by Delia Ephron. For $4.95 you get hilarious ageless question, "Why do bad things happen to above book but good for the parent who wants read-aloud accounts of How to Watch TV, Hang good people?" and tells in his introduction, "I quick and enjoyable information. ($5.95; Thomas Up the Telephone, Care for a Pet, Act After Being wanted to write a book that could be given to the More Press) Sent to Your Room, Torture Your Sister, Say person who has been hurt by life — by death, For those fathers on your gift list, I suggest two .Your Prayers and Celebrate Christmas. (Viking) illness, injury, rejection or disappointment . . . good books. How to Father by Dr. Fitzhugh Dod- (Alt Publishing Co.)

OPENING PRAYER: SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: "Let there be peace on earth and let it Have a family songfest. Sing as Dear Jesus, if there is anything you War, violence, anger, fighting do begin with me." many songs as you can think of that want for us it is clearly the gift of not provide the atmosphere for SNACK TIME: mention peace. peace. You wished us peace over and happiness. Jesus tells us that if we ' Prepare some ice cube treats ahead SHARING: over again during your life here on want to be happy we have to be at of time by dropping a fresh fruit —Share how you feel after earth. You showed us how to be peace, at peace with ourselves and berry on a toothpick into individual peaceful and to be makers of peace. watching a violent TV show. with others. This Family Night can be ice cube units, then fill with fruit juice —Share how you feel after making Help us to have the courage to make well spent if we look at ourselves as and freeze. peace. Amen. up with someone with whom you peacemakers. A familiar song says, ENTERTAINMENT: have argued. Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 17 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Thessalonians 3:12-4:2; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 By Fr. Richard Murphy, O.P. months to grow a baby, and many age is the age of the promise — the them. "You must learn to make still Advent is a time for some repetitive years to grow in wisdom. Centuries promise fulfilled, and a promise for greater progress," he wrote. thinking. We try to enter into the would pass before the promised the future — the end. There it is, plain to be seen. Jesus' mind of the generations that have Messiah came, who was Christ the followers must always try to grow in gone before us, at a time when Jesus Light of the world. Some endings are sad, others glad. holiness, to develop those productive had not yet come. As this was in We mourn the death of a friend, the good habits we call virtues. Growth in many respects a somber time, the WAITING IS a time of hope, of loss of love, friendship, companion- holiness does not mean always learn- joyous Gloria is omitted at Mass. It eager expectation. In Jeremiah's time ship. We regret the end of a good ing new things. It is a growing in was a time of expectation, of waiting, the future seemed to promise little, book, of a fine concert or play, but depth, perceiving ever more clearly and of learning. but God was in the picture, and the we rejoice at the end of sickness and the incredible treasures our faith Waiting comes hard for us. Time is prophet could announce a thrilling pain, of loneliness and winter, of in- places in our hands. money, and everything is hurry, message. "In days to come the decision, and effort. Our feelings at Above all, we must learn patience. hurry, hurry. TV programs are broken stump of David would send the end of time will be like that. Some thought, in Paul's day, that measured by seconds. We are impa- forth a just shoot," a new branch in- Jesus would soon return and in- tient of delay and ready to honk our dicative of life. There were, then, augurate the end of the world. His horns the instant the light changes to grounds for hope. God always keeps MEANWHILE, we live in a return being delayed, many became green. You might almost conclude His promises, and in time Jesus glorious moment of God's time. The engrossed in worldly affairs and the that waiting is a waste of time; it is would come and set us free from the gospel is being preached and always pursuit of pleasure. Such is not the anything but that. bondage of sin and death. finds good soil to grow in. St. Paul lesson of Advent, which reminds us There is a time for everything (Ec- was proud of the Thessalonians who to fill our days with prayers and good clesiastes 3:1-8). We fly into space at Jesus also made promises, and one were among his first converts in works in preparation for Jesus' tremendous speeds, but some things of them was that He would come Europe, but he made it plain to them spiritual coming. (Alt Publishing cannot be hastened. It still takes nine again. In a very true sense, then, our that the road stretched out before Co.) Advice for a troubled person Q. My question is, did you ever feel hope for you. The feelings of desola- tions for the marriage are present, of like a nothing? Like a blank piece of tion and depression you express are course. paper? I've been alive for 22 years common, even normal in a time of I am confident this is what happen- and I feel like I've never made an im- BY FR. grief and loss such as you and your ed in your own marriage. Whatever pression on the world. family experienced. dispensation the bishop gave would My brother killed himself and now JOHN Good luck, I'll be praying for you. cover the possibility that your hus- I cannot. After he died my family was DIETZEN I know that many of the readers of band was not baptized at all. crushed; they'll never be the same. I this column will also. • If it still bothers you, you might can't do that to them again. Does ask the priest who helped you prepare God test everyone this way? Is it my Q. Ten years ago when my husband for the wedding. But you really imagination or are other people in and I were married he had never been should have nothing to be concerned this world relatively happy? How can baptized. In fact it is safe to say he is about. I get help? (Pennsylvania) own family too quickly. Too often, an agnostic, though he told the priest (A free brochure explaining the A. I'm sorry you did not send your after a tragedy such as your family he thought he was baptized when we marriage laws of the Catholic address. It is impossible for me to res- has suffered, parents and children were preparing for the marriage. Church, and the promises before an pond personally to all the mail I alike tend to hide their feelings from The priest asked him to bring proof interfaith marriage, is available by receive, but I would have tried to help each other out of a loving concern not of the baptism but my husband never sending a stamped self-addressed you any way I could. to add their own problems to the did. The priest married us nonethe- envelope to Father Dietzen.) Your letter is proof again of how emotional hurts already suffered by less. My question is, are we rightfully (Questions for this column should much we need each other on this other members of the family. married in the eyes of the church? be sent to: Father Dietzen, St. Mark's earth. It also proves how impossible it Tenderness and thoughtfulness are Several friends tell me that if both Church, 1113 W. Bradley, Peoria, III. is for us to judge another person's called for here. But sometimes one parties have not been baptized in 61606.) life, or even in many ways our own. member's willingness to expose his or some faith then the church does not For better or worse we are deeply her fears and hurts can help others to recognize the marriage. (Alberta, involved with each other. You need do the same, to the mutual support Canada) desperately to talk to someone who and encouragement of everyone. A. It is true that a Catholic cannot loves you and is concerned about (Beyond that, you might talk with a validly marry a non-baptized person you, to air your feelings of guilt and friend, or with a priest in whom you in the church without a dispensation. frustration. have confidence, your own parish Such an obstacle is called a diriment Harry, these I'm not sure who that might be for priest or someone else. impediment in church law, which stairs are you, but please do not rule out your Above all, know that there is real means that it not only makes a marriage unlawful but also invalid. killing me... However, as I indicated, such a ... it's time to move! KRAEER FUNERAL HOME marriage may take place validly with Let's check the realty Fort Lauderdale Pompano Bead: a dispensation from the bishop. It is listings in the 565-5591 R. 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PAGE 18 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 Meet the 'real' priest on TV's 'Fr. Murphy' By James Breig you will get double back, but I didn't Quick — name the actor who plays know how literal that was until one the priest on NBC's "Father Sunday when I was in church. I put Murphy." $2 in the collection basket; it was all I If you said Merlin Olsen, you're had. Driving home, I spotted four wrong. He plays the title character, dollar bills lying on the street. That but he is a married man who pretends sort of thing has happened to me all to be a priest in order to maintain his my life, so I have faith that I'm sup- orphanage. posed to be here and supposed to s The only character on the show have this part." Y . who is really a priest is Father Joe In fact, he did not have it at first. hi;-, Parker, portrayed by Richard Berg- Another actor had been chosen, but km man. Recently, he and I met via the Landon had second thoughts. • M.r.7. telephone and talked about his role, "My wife was pregnant and I was HALL OF FAME — Beau Bridges portrays a hapless, rather engaging young the series and his life. working part time as a carpenter," American accused of having murdered a wealthy, older English woman friend A Catholic who grew up in In- Bergman explained. "I got a call to and Diana Rigg plays his enigmatic wife in the new "Hallmark Hall of Fame" diana, Bergman recalled all his con- audition for Michael and I felt I was presentation of the Agatha Christie classic, "Witness for the Prosecution," to nections to the Church, connections really ready for it. I was determined be shown Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. on CBS, WTVJ, Channel 4 in South Florida.

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Bazaars Spiritual Renewal Dance at the Surf Club, 9011 Collins The Secular Franciscans of St. Joseph Ave., Miami Beach, on Friday evening, Fraternity in Ft. Lauderdale will hold Holy Spirit Women's Guild, Lantana The Dominican Retreat House in Ken- Dec. 3, with cocktails at 7:30, dinner at their monthly meeting on Nov. 28th at St. will present their annual Christmas Ba- dall will host a retreat for those who reg- 8:30 and dancing until midnight to the Anthony's Hall at 1 p.m. Visitors are wel- zaar, Sat., Dec. 4th, and Sunday, Dec. ularly attend AA and Alanon meetings on Don Burns Orchestra. Alumni and friends come. Auction will follow. For informa- 5th, 10:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. with lunch Nov. 19-21. The retreat will be given by of Curley-Notre Dame are most welcome. tion call 523-9484. served Sat. and Do-nuts & Coffee served Fr. AI G. who is on the staff of the Palm Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations Sunday after Masses. There will be Hand- Beach Institute. Registration 5 p.m. Fri- may be obtained by calling the school of- Catholic Daughters of America, Court amde Items, Christmas Gifts, Decora- day. For more information call Sr. Eliza- fice at 751-8367. Holy Spirit #1912, will hold a business tions, Boutique, Baked Goods, Plants, beth Ann at 238-271. meeting on Friday, Dec. 10, at St. Eliza- Books & Rummage, many other items. The Christian Mothers and Women of beth Gardens, Pompano Beach, at 1:30 The Cenacle Retreat House in Lantana, St. Jude will host their annual luncheon p.m. It will be a short meeting. Christmas Marian Center for Retarded Children Florida, will host a Creative Living and fashion show on Dec. 8th at the party following the meeting. All members and Young Adults will hold its Annual Seminar on Dec. 10-12. Learn how to be Jupiter Hilton Inn. Maggie Foster of the invited. Please bring a $2 gift for the grab Pre-Christmas Sale on Friday, Dec. 3, happier and more creative. For more Seagull boutique will present a fashion bag. 1982, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and information and/or reservations please show. Tickets $8.50. Send checks before on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1982, from 10:30 call 582-2534. Dec. 6th to Mrs. Ralph Robb, 7 West- a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a great wood Ave., Apt. 101 C, in Tequesta, Fla. Single / Divorced many ceramic items which have been For more information call 746-7524. made in our ceramic studio by the chil- Potpourri Visitation Church in North Miami will dren. There will also be plants and some Father Solanus Guild Christmas Tea, hold a mixer in the meeting rooms on miscellaneous items. The Marian Center is The Knights of Columbus, Holy Spirit will be held Sunday, Dec. 12th at Blessed Nov. 28th at 7 p.m. Snacks, music, at 15701 N.W. 37 Ave., Opa-locka, Fla. Council #6032, will host their second an- Sacrament Parish Hall, 1701 E. Oakland friendly conversation. Please call Paulette 33054 — Phone number for additional nual Winter Ball on Nov. 27, at the Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, from D'Angelo at 895-4734. information is 625-8354. Knights of Columbus Hall in Miramar, 2:00-5:00 p.m. featuring the Georgie K Orchestra. Semi- The Dade Catholic Singles Club will St. Andrew's Women's Guild will spon- formal attire suggested. Complete roast play softball at 2 p.m. Nov. 28th at Ponce sor a Christmas boutique on Saturday, turkey dinner. Donation is $8. Open to Meetings Jr. High School, 5801 Augusto Ave. and Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the public. For tickets and information call S. Dixie Hwy. All Catholic singles ages church premises, 9950 N.W. 29 St., Coral 961-3647, 966-2265 or 961-5587. The Catholic Daughters of the Ameri- 20-39 are welcome. For more information Springs. Featuring "Lunch with Santa" cas, Court Palm Beach #780, will have call Frank at 553-4919. served from 12 to 2 p.m. $2.00 per child. Regis College Alumnae and High their Christmas party and meeting Dec. Menu: Hot dogs, chips, beverage, cup- School Senior Girls and those interested in 1st at 1:45 p.m. The members should br- St. Juliana's Separated and Divorced cake, plus a surprise treat. Handcrafted attending Regis College in Weston, Mass., ing a can of non-perishable* food for a Support Group welcomes you to join items of all kinds, raffles and bake sale. are invited to a Holly tea on Dec. 5. There basket for ' a needy family. Visiting them at their regular monthly meeting to will be a question and answer period. The C.D.A.s welcome or anyone interested in be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 8:00 Mary Immaculate Church will hold tea will be held at 680 Wedge Dr. For joining the organization. Bring covered p.m. in the cafeteria located at 4500 S. their annual Winter Wonderland Christ- more information call 261-2698. dish. For more information call 655-1809 Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Our mas Bazaar at Cardinal Newman High or 848-7271. guest speaker this month will be Dr. Myles School Cafeteria Saturday, Dec. 4, 10:00 The Theatre Department of Archbishop Cooley, who will talk about "Handling a.m. — 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 5, Curley-Notre Dame High School, under Lay Carmelites meet on Saturday, Dec. Problems with Children of Sepa- 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Food, "Kris Kr- the direction of Ms. Sandra Stant, will 4, at Villa Maria Nursing Home, 1050 rated/Divorced Parents." For further ingle Korner," all Christmas-Items, Mer- present The Crucible on Dec. 9, through N.E. 125 St., North Miami, at 2 p.m. information, please call Betty 655-4653 or cantile Store, Country Store, Home Dec. 12. Tickets for the 8 p.m. per- Welcome visitors or phone 635-6122. Mary 833-8255. Cooked Items, Baked Goods, Games. For formances are $5 for adults and $3 for the benefit of the Building Fund. students. Tickets can be purchased in ad- vaqce by calling Mrs. Romanik at the Blessed Sacrament Women's Club will school, 751-5131, or on the night of the have their annual Christmas Boutique and performances. Mail an ad! Bazaar in the Parish Hall, 1701 E. 1-2 Times $1.50 per line Oakland Park Blvd., on Saturday, Dec. 4, Golden Age Club of St. Clement 3 or more Times $1.40 per line from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from Church will have their annual Christmas To: THE VOICE Box. 1059. Miami 33138 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday, Dinner Party Dec. 20th at the Harris Im- Dec. 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. perial House, Pompano Beach, Fla., from DEADLINE TUESDAY 10 AM PRECEDING DATE OF ISSUE 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Santa will be Please print the enclosed classified ad. St. Juliana Women's Club will hold there for the Gift Exchange and the Starting . Run weeks. their Holiday Bazaar in the cultural center "Music Masters" will provide the enter- I enclose $.., _. _ _. in full payment. on Dec. 3, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Dec. 4, tainment for dancing. Tickets will be Name ' . ... - from 9 a.m. to II p.m., and Dec. 5th available at their Dec. 7th meeting. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boutique, hand- Address ...... made articles, plants Christmas deco- Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame High . ... Zip ... rations. School is holding its Annual Gala Dinner- PAGE 20 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 Major Seminary receivesgrant for bilingual program

The American Board of Catholic Mis- was in the first class ordained to the per- consideration the cultural identity of the ships and interaction taking place in sions of the National Conference of manent diaconate in the Diocese of Buf- -Island. There are currently 33 seminarians multi-cultural settings. Those seminarians Catholic Bishops announced on falo, N.Y. on May 14, 1978. This appoint- from Puerto Rico and the presence of whose predominant language competence November 5th that it has awarded a grant ment follows the approval by the Vatican these men contributes to the strength and is Spanish, and who anticipate a ministry of $40,000 for the year 1983 to St. Vincent of the regional status of St. Vincents vitality of seminary life at St. Vincents. mainly among the Hispanics are expected de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Seminarv. The courses of instruction are offered to attain English language skills. They Beach, Florida. This funding is to support The programs introduced into seminary in both English and Spanish. Students must be able to read and proclaim the the bi-lingual program at the seminary. formation include reaching out to the who follow an all English track of instruc- Word of God intelligibly in English by the The Very Rev. Felipe Estevez, Rector, Caribbean, especially to the Common- tion are expected to read and proclaim the end of their second year of Theology and announced the appointment of Rev. Mr. wealth of Puerto Rico. The seminary has Word of God intelligibly in Spanish by the be able to participate in conversation in Robert .1. Jacobi as Director of Develop- offered the Church in Puerto Rico a pro- end of their second year of Theology, and English within a social and pastoral con- ment at the Seminary. Rev. Mr. Jacobi gram of nriestlv formation that takes into to .grow in their awareness of the relation- text. i South Florida Circulation for Leisure Reading [ VOICE CLASSIFIED ADS

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By Mary Badger and Patricia Critz your heart. This week concentrate on hearing Each night this week, just before you fall NC News Service God's word. Prophets listen before they act. asleep, make up your own prayer of praise. If (This article is condensed from materials What is God saying to you? you have done your best all day long, yours will developed by the authors and used with families An Advent song you might like to sing this be a beautiful prayer. and children in the intermediate grades in the week is "O Come Emmanuel." Diocese of Syracuse, A'. Y. The authors are dio- • FOURTH WEEK: cesan religious educators./ • SECOND WEEK: The fourth candle of the Advent wreath is the The word "Advent" comes from a Latin The second candle is called the Bethlehem angel candle. God often used angels as his word which means "to come to." During this candle. The Bethlehem innkeeper tried to offer messengers. An angel spoke to Mark. Another season we are preparing for the "coming to us" service by sharing his meager stable with Joseph angel warned Joseph of Herod's plan. Angels of our promised Savior, Our Emmanuel. and Mary. Could you make an extra effort this announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. The Advent wreath holds a special place week to offer service to someone in your parish Try to find at least three other Bible stories among the many customs Christians have used or your family who needs help? that tell about angels as messengers or helpers. to observe the season. The evergreens around The very best thing you have to offer is your This week as you light the angel candle, try to the wreath remind us we can live and grow and own self. Your willing hands can aid a senior be a messenger yourself. God is asking you, His hope because Jesus came into our world at citizen. You can walk to the grocery store for an representative, His prophet and shepherd and Bethlehem. invalid. Could you help mother with the angel, to go out into your community and an- Christmas baking and shopping, or by baby-sit- nounce the glad tidings to at least one other per- Each time you light a candle on the Advent ting with your little brother or sister while she son. wreath, remember that Jesus is the light of the takes a break? By listening and working and praying world. Throughout the dark days of December together, we become better able to celebrate he will be your light, too, if you let Him shine Make a list of 10 ways someone your age can God's greatest gift with those nearest and dear- through your actions. offer service. est to us, our families. And we become better The hymn, "Whatsoever You-Do," would be able to experience community. There will be • FIRST WEEK: a good song now. many occasions for being together with your As you light the first candle on your Advent family and community this last week. It is a wreath, remember it is the prophet candle. • THIRD WEEK: happy, joyous time. Scripture tells us the people of God longed for On the third Sunday of Advent you will light Remember, in a community each person has and prayed for the Messiah promised by the the shepherd's candle. Pray or chant "Hosarma to do his fair share. It's the doing together that prophet Isaiah. The people of God waited in and praise to God in the highest." makes the job easier and more fun. hope for more than 700 years. Imagine that you are one of the shepherds on The Advent wreath can be a special symbol of Do you think there are any prophets in your the first Christmas night. How do you think you hope as we celebrate the season of waiting. For parish? In your community? would have felt? Would you have left your flock when we have heard the word, offered service Remember, a prophet isn't! seer who looks and rushed off to Betnlehem? and praised the Lord together, we become better into a crystal ball and predicts the future. A The Gospel of Luke remarks that the shep- able to experience community, in our parishes prophet is one who tells it like it is here and herds glorified and praised God for all they had and in our homes. now. Do you listen to the prophets who bring seen and heard. In your Bible look up and read God's message to you? Mary's song of praise irt Luke, Chapter 1:46-47. When you were baptized yoa received special Remember there are many ways of praising grace from God which makes you a prophet too. God. You don't always have to sing or speak In order to act like a prophet, though, you have outloud. You can praise God every time you do to listen — listen hard with your ears and with your best.

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By Neil Parent Advent is a good time to back off busy NC News Service schedules and reflect on how we expect God to The weeks just prior to Christmas are fre- come to us. If we are too busy with all the quently jammed with gift purchasing and mail- festive preparations for Christmas or too focus- ing, seasonal cooking and decorating, Christmas ed on the birth of Jesus, we may miss the parties and visits with friends and loved ones. opportunity Advent provides for examining the When Christmas finally arrives, people may ways in which He is coming to us now, or how be too exhausted to fully appreciate it. we are readying ourselves for His final coming. Christmas then is liable to strike us as a holiday that has gotten out of hand. What then can we do during Advent? The season of Advent can suffer the same fate as Christmas, ending up a casualty of too much 1. Make a conscious decision to tone down frenzied activity. the number of our activities prior to Christmas. Advent marks the beginning of the church's year. It is meant to be a time of preparation — 2. Develop an Advent plan that engages the • for the celebration of Jesus' birth; whole family. When Advent observation • for His coming to us now in grace; becomes a family activity, it is easier to be faith- • and for his ultimate coming at the end of ful to one's resolutions. time. All three themes are important. 3. Give high priority to reflection and prayer. The notion of preparation for Jesus' coming One possibility is to ponder the season's major is an important Christian theme. In the New themes, especially as presented in the Sunday Testament, Jesus frequently tells His listeners to and weekday liturgies and readings. be prepared. "The Son of man is coming at a During these quiet times, try to see all the time you least expect," He says. ways Jesus comes, not only to us, but also to Without preparation, without taking adequate others through us. In many respects we are like time to look for the Lord, we may miss His Mary, the mother of Jesus: We make Jesus pre- coming to us — perhaps in ways we least expect. sent to the world, especially through our actions of love and kindness. WHEN JESUS was born, only a small minority of people were able to see Him as the Messiah Advent comes when the leaves abandon the trees, 4. Reach out to the poor and disadvantaged. they awaited. Most others continued to look for when the flowers lie on hard, unyielding earth. This is especially appropriate during the Advent a great leader, a public figure who would enable Night comes quickly now and stays a long while. season. The Gospels are emphatic that Jesus them to overthrow their Roman conquerers and Nature seems to lie in wait, expectant and quiet. came particularly to relieve the plight of the suf- re-establish Israel in its former glory. One guesses that the hidden God is quietly sus- fering. We truly celebrate and prepare for the Few were able to see in the humbly born Jesus taining the natural world, so that it may rest before coming of Jesus when we pursue His ministry of the Messiah of their expectations. its riotous spring activity, (NC photo from UPI) service to others.

By Gabe Huck bits of stories about John the Bap- Observe and observe. Finally, the light of sun, moon, stars and NC News Service tist and perhaps a few phrases from consider the one doing the observing human fires. Maybe Advent is just a word to Isaiah. — you. Is there anything of Advent That Advent is going to seem you, a churchy word at that, bound Walk through your town or city in you? vaguely familiar, a mirror of some up with the December days before or countryside and look and listen Would anything from your part of the self. How we wait Christmas. Maybe it goes beyond and sniff and taste. Search alone for journey, reading or reflection lead through our weeks and years, how that and summons the solemn light- Advent, or go with a'friend, with you to write words (if you were a much "not yet" there is in each life, ing of a wreath, the lovely melody your spouse or with your children. poet) like, "Jerusalem, take off how afraid we are. It is all the stuff of "O Come, O Come, Tell them that if there is an Advent, your robe of mourning and misery; of Advent. In the frenzy of Emmanuel." it is not in the books alone; it must put on the splendor of glory from December we can put it under Imagine now that the Advent be there, somewhere, in our world. God forever?" wraps. Don't. pages have somehow been lost from What do you see as November Would anything bring you to Put the busyness away instead. the books, that the musicians and turns to December? What are people compose (if you were a musician) Take Advent easy. Do it alone first. preachers have suffered collective doing? And why? Are some people the longing sound of "O Come, O amnesia. Instead of marking the Sit with the Scriptures, with the harder to find than others? Why? Come, Emmanuel"? Sunday readings and with Isaiah in first Sunday in Advent Nov. 28, the What are their voices like, not just ordinary Sundays just roll on. the Old Testament, especially their words? Look at their faces and ADVENT, REAL ADVENT, is chapters 11, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 40, Is there a groundswell among the into their eyes too. found first in the human heart and 41. Read the first chapter of Luke parishioners that Sunday demanding Pick up some newspapers. What the human situation. It is not over and over, especially the songs that their Advent begin? Does stories are they telling about life for wreaths and candles and Jesse trees. of Mary and Zechariah. anyone notice? ordinary people whose December It is every "not yet" that the world Before letting it slip quietly into happens to be in El Salvador or knows: every fear for ourselves, our history, you might resolve to go on Then invite family members into Guatamala, South Africa or Poland, children, our time, each other. It is your walking, looking, reading, a search — a pilgrimage, perhaps, or just the next neighborhood found in the anxiety before any for Advent itself. Scripture probing. Let other things beyond yours? birth and in the secret terror that we go — promise yourselves a Christ- TAKE ALONG ONLY those few Look at the light and the great will destroy this yet lovely world. mastime beginning Dec. 25. images you have: some burning amount of darkness this time of Advent is in the savoring of time. Find Advent yourself. Share it candles, snatches of a few tunes, year. Feel the air. It is in the beautv of darkness and with the family.

Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982 / PAGE 23 Sunday minister

The best part of the 'cleans up' job is working for on weekdays oneself, she said. CLEVELAND (NC) — Active in and wood stoves because "gas and church as a Eucharistic minister on electricity are getting out of sight Sundays, Genny Bures is also easy to financially," Bures said. Chimney spot the rest of the week as she works sweeping, therefore, is necessary to on roofs in the traditional garb of the prc 'it such household disasters as chimney sweep — black hat, frock ci- uiney fires, 100,000 of which caus- coat and scarf. eu ' extimate:' $90 million in Bures, 42, can call herself a master Ji; ..iges in 19S0 alone. chimney sweep because she is a ' nough she uses modern power graduate of the only accredited U.S. ; ._> as well ;:.. brushes, Bures still school for the trade, tl.o New- wears the chi; ney sweep's traditional England School of Chimney Sweep- garb on the j >b. Traditionally the ing in Springfield, Mass. She is the poorest laborers, chimne\ sweeps school's only Ohio graduate. wore the hand-me-downs of morti- For 10 years, Bures was the office cians, she said. manager of a jewelry manufacturing business in Cleveland. "1 got a little ECONOMICALLY things have disenchanted with the work," she improved. Bures said a chimney said. sweep with a steady clientele could She wanted to start her own earn S20,000 a year. business but wasn't sure what kind of But the best part of the job is work- business she could afford. A chat ing for oneself, she said. "Fifty per- with a chimney sweep cleaning her cent of the job is being a service per- Franklin stove gave her the idea that son, 25 percent is being a psychologist changed her life. and the other 25 percent is being a The chimney sweep, a former friend." businessman with a master's degree in Bures, who is divorced, serves dur- business administration and an ulcer ing her off-work hours as Eucharistic from his previous job, told her minister, parish council member and becoming a chimney sweep was as parish community relations commis- easy as taking a mail-order course. sion member. Because that method of training struck her as "kind of like mail-order surgery," she enrolled in the Massa- Genny Bures of Cleveland, Ohio, chusetts school in early 1980. After a grew tired of managing an office, one-week, no-nonsense course, she so she went into business for herself as a chimney sweep. On Sun- was ready to begin her business, days, she is a Eucharistic which she operates from her home. minister at St. Leo's Church in Cleveland. J My Advent resolutions By Hilda Young, NC News Service or numbed by guilt. I'm not going to be demoralized because my past Advents What does not being able to lose 10 pounds have to do with Advent? Let haven't been what they could have been. And I'm going to be more on the me explain. lookout for ways to prepare me and my family for Jesus' birth. I have tried to lose 10 pounds and not succeeded so many times I have become known as the "Dame Quixote" of the diet set. Typically, I lose three RESOLVED: We will set aside time for family prayer that may not be miss- or four pounds, become incredibly impatient or bored with the diet of the day, ed because of football games, last minute shopping, Christmas parties, baby- then bail out. sitting jobs or bake sales. IT'S THE WHOLE (as opposed to skim) truth. More than a few times, I've RESOLVED: I will give priority to reading little Joey and Mike bible stories asked myself if it's worth the aggravation and guilt. over writing perfunctory Christmas notes. I have had the same type of problem for years with Advent. I see it coming. RESOLVED: I will get the Advent wreath out of the attic and have spouse I want to do all the holy things I know should be done; I do a few; I usually repair it before Advent begins, not in the middle of December. cave in somewhere along the line and get so incredibly caught up in preparations for the pagan aspects of the feast that preparation for the spiritual RESOLVED: 1 will start every day of Advent with a simple prayer asking Christmas becomes catch-can. for the strength to see Jesus in the faces of my husband, my children, my Somewhat selfishly, I admit, I miss losing that 10 pounds and I miss the friends, people it seems hard to like and those who dislike me. time I skimp on the healing and happiness of Advent prayer and liturgy. Finally, I resolve to thank Mary's son every day of Advent for loving me as I am and for being there to pick me up, no matter how many times I might MY RESOLUTION this Advent is not to be paralyzed by past inadequacies stumble. PAGE 24 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, November 26, 1982