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VOL. 56, NO. 2 DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JANUARY 22, 2018 www.catholicvoiceoakland.org Serving the East Bay Catholic Community since 1963 Copyright 2018 Bishop’s Appeal sets higher goal By Albert C. Pacciorini Staff writer The Bishop’s Appeal, the annual fun- draising effort to assist Catholic services in the Diocese of Oakland, will stretch its goal to raise $3 million in 2018. The appeal has set a goal of about $2.5 million in each of the last several years. In 2017, generous donors contributed $2.8 million. The Bishop’s Appeal supports very specific ministries of the diocese — needy schools, priest retirement and care, seminarians, religious education and pastoral services. Together, these services will cost the diocese $7.8 million this year. The appeal helps offset the cost of these ministries. The theme for this year’s appeal is Lighting the Way. Last year, more than 10,000 donors, about 10 percent of registered diocesan households, made a con- tribution. Forty-seven of the 84 parishes met or exceeded their goal. Nationally, dioceses similar in size to : ANDREW KELLY/REUTERS, CNS ANDREW KELLY/REUTERS, : Oakland raise $5 million in their annual BY appeals, with about 21 percent participation, about double what Oakland raises. HOTOS

P In February, parishioners will hear more about the appeal at Masses, via promo- Salvadoran immigrant Minda Hernandez listens during a news conference Jan. 8 at the New York Immigration Coalition tions and events. in Manhattan. “I am personally very thankful for each and every one of you for stepping up,” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, told a Groups decry end of immigration (Continued on Page 19.) protection for Salvadorans Day of the Sick Staff report Staff and wire reports The annual World Day of the Sick Mass As the Catholic Church in the United will be 11 a.m. Feb. 10 at The Cathedral States began observing National Migration of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Week, a time to reflect on the circum- Oakland. Those who are sick or ill and stances confronting migrants, immigrants, their families, caregivers and health care refugees and human trafficking victims, providers are invited to observe this day the administration of President Donald with the religious and lay people from the Trump announced that it would end an Diocese of Oakland. immigration program for thousands of World Day of the Sick events in Salvadorans, one of the largest groups of Oakland will include Mass, Sacrament of modern-day immigrants in the country and Anointing of the Sick, blessing of caregiv- one that includes many Catholics. ers and health care providers, distribution More than 200,000 Salvadorans, living of holy water from Lourdes, France, and under a special immigration status in the a reception. U.S., now face the prospect of staying World Day of the Sick, initiated by in the country illegally or returning to a Pope St. John Paul II and held annually nation designated as one of the most worldwide near the feast day of Our Lady dangerous in the world not at war, after of Lourdes, is a ministry of the Diocese of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Oakland supported by the Order of Malta. announced Jan. 8 that it was ending a pro- No RSVP is necessary. This year there vision called Temporary Protected Status are three handicapped drop-offs: in front after Sept. 9, 2019. Salvadorans depart after a news conference Jan. 8 at the New York Immigration of the cathedral on Harrison Street, on It is estimated that the decision affects Coalition in Manhattan. 21st Street in front of the Chancery/Malta 6,000 people in Alameda County and Clinic offices and on Kaiser Plaza near 4,000 in Contra Costa County. Specialty’s Café. There is general park- “The decision to terminate TPS for El ing in the Kaiser Garage, turn right from Salvador was made after a review of the Harrison onto 21st Street. disaster-related conditions upon which the Tours of the Malta Health Clinic and country’s original designation was based,” Legal assistance available legal advice from the Pope Francis Legal DHS said in a statement. Salvadorans What can Catholic Charities of the and work in the U.S., but not permanent Clinic will be available. affected can apply to stay under a different East Bay provide? residency. program, if they qualify, or make plans to Catholic Charities of the East Bay return to their home country, the statement will continue to support the community What do you suggest people do next? continued. by providing legal screenings to look for Get screened by a qualified immigra- Citizens of El Salvador were able to remedies that may be available. We pro- tion attorney or Bureau of Immigration On our cover apply for TPS in 2001 after the Central vide high-quality immigration legal ser- Appeals accredited representative to Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, American nation experienced a series of vices provided by Board of Immigration see what other remedies may be avail- confirmed 62 adults on Jan. 13. major earthquakes. TPS grants a work Appeals accredited representatives and able under current immigration law. More on Page 2. permit and a reprieve from deportation to licensed immigration attorneys. People Immigration law is complicated; it is Bishop’s Column ...... 3 certain people whose countries have expe- seeking help should dial 510-768-3100 risky to work with someone who is not Catholic Schools Week. . . . 7-18 rienced natural disasters, armed conflicts or visit www.cceb.org/our-services/ qualified. Classified...... 20 or exceptional situations, to remain tem- immigration-legal-services/ for more Datelines ...... 21 porarily in the United States. El Salvador information. What should people bring to a legal Forum ...... 22, 23 had previously received the designation in consultation? News in Brief ...... 4 1990 after thousands of Salvadorans fled Is there a path to citizenship or legal Bring your TPS work permit and any Obituaries ...... 20 to the U.S. seeking refuge from a brutal residency with TPS? other immigration-related documents. Seniors ...... 19 civil war. There is no path to citizenship with Source: Catholic Charities The Church...... 2 Supporters of the Salvadorans said TPS. TPS did provide the right to live of the East Bay Travel ...... 6 (Continued on Page 19.) 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE The church JANUARY 22, 2018 Bishop BarBer’s scheDule The vaTican Jan. 22: Priests’ dinner, St. Barnabas, Jan. 28: 10 a.m., Mass, with the Alameda participation of the Polish Community of the Diocese of Oakland, Cathedral of Jan. 23: Oakland Civic and Business Christ the Light, Oakland Leaders dialog breakfast, Oakland Jan. 30: 9 a.m. Catholic Charities of the 7 p.m., Bishop’s Appeal training, St. East Bay Appreciation Breakfast, Bishop’s James the Apostle, Fremont Residence, Oakland Jan. 24: Office meetings, Chancery, Office meetings, Chancery, Oakland, Oakland including College of Consultors Jan. 25: Office meetings, Chancery, Jan. 31: 8:45 a.m., Mass, Celebration of Oakland, including Catholic Daughters of St. John Bosco, Salesian College the Americas Preparatory, Richmond Jan. 26: Office meetings, Chancery, Office meetings, Chancery, Oakland Oakland Feb. 1: Study Day for the Presbyterate: 5 p.m. Annual Walk for Life Prayer Vigil “Unlocking pathways to mental health,” St. and Mass, St. Dominic Church, San Stephen Parish, Walnut Creek Francisco Feb. 2: Office meetings, Chancery, Jan. 27: 9:30 a.m., Walk for Life Mass, St. Oakland Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco, Feb. 5: Bishops of the Metropolitan 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Walk for Life Province of San Francisco.

West Coast, San Francisco Civic HARING/ CNS PAUL Center Feb. 5-13: San Francisco Province Annual Bishops Retreat, El Retiro Jesuit ‘A great and painful evil’ 5:30 p.m., Confirmation, St. Joan of Retreat House, Los Altos Arc Parish, San Ramon Pope Francis walks with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, right, as he arrives at the international airport in Santiago, Chile, Jan. 15. Pope Francis arrived in Santiago, the first stop on a seven-day, six-city visit to Peru and The Diocese Chile, where he will take his message of hope to people on the margins of society. Arriving in Santiago after more than 15 hours in the air, Pope Francis was greeted by Bachelet and a young Chilean girl. He told the crowd he was Cathedral happy to be in Chile, and he blessed the workers at the airport. The evil of confirmations sexual abuse committed by members of the clergy has betrayed the trust of the faithful and caused suffering to those in priesthood and religious life who Bishop Michael C. bear the consequences of their brethren’s sins, Pope Francis said in a meeting Barber, SJ, asks with priests, men and women religious, seminarians and novices Jan. 16. the candidates to renew their bap- tismal promises at own faults, Pope Francis said. “It’s difficult the second of two Wound the church to admit being guilty, but it does so much adult Confirmations Pastors who preach one thing and good to confess with sincerity. But you must held Jan. 13. Sixty- do another are wounded and harm the confess your own sins,” the pope said Jan. 3 two candidates were

ALBERT C. PACCIORINI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE C. ALBERT church, Pope Francis said. Like the scribes at his first general audience of the new year. confirmed that day; and Pharisees of old, pastors end up another adult confirmation is scheduled Feb. 10. All ceremonies are conducted leading a double life when they detach Hope taught by poor in Spanish and English. More photos at facebook.com/TheCatholicVoice. themselves from God and his people, the In his ministry as archbishop of Manila pope said in his homily Jan. 9 during morn- and in his travels for Caritas Internationalis, ing Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said he is reminded of the true meaning of hope by Bullying devil’s work people living in situations the world would Just as the influence of the Holy Spirit see as hopeless. “The poor know the Faith in the cold, flu season is recognized when one does an act of frustration of dreaming and working hard Staff report from the communal chalice. They are also charity, Christians also must recognize the with not much result,” Cardinal Tagle said. The obligation to attend Sunday Mass asked to refrain from offering a hand to oth- presence of the devil when bullying occurs, does not apply to those who are ill, espe- ers at the sign of peace. No one who fears Pope Francis said. “When we realize that Right to life cially those who suffer from contagious infection should feel obligated to share the we harbor within ourselves the desire to Because everyone has a right to life, disease. It is a sign of consideration for sign of peace or receive the Most Precious attack someone because they are weak, liberty and personal security, nations must others that those with flu-like symptoms Blood from the communal Chalice. Sacred we have no doubt: It is the devil. Because find nonviolent solutions to conflict and remain at home, the Diocese of Oakland Communion is fully received by participat- attacking the weak is the work of Satan,” difficulties, Pope Francis said. A culture said in a statement. ing in one or both species. the pope said in his homily Jan. 8 at morn- of peace “calls for unremitting efforts in They may consider watching the cel- If a Liturgical Minister feels any symp- ing Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae. favor of disarmament and the reduction of ebration on TV, doing the Sunday read- toms of flu or cold, the minister should recourse to the use of armed force in the ings, and offering their illness for a spiritual excuse himself or herself. This applies to Own up to sins handling of international affairs,” he said intention. deacons, extraordinary ministers of Holy Fear and the shame of admitting one’s Jan. 8 in his annual address to diplomats Those who are feeling ill at Mass should Communion, lectors, musicians, altar serv- own sins leads to pointing fingers and accus- accredited to the Vatican. refrain from partaking of the Blood of Christ ers, ushers, etc. ing others rather than recognizing one’s — Catholic News Service

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Thank Catholic News Service “To Light a Fire on the Earth,” reflects on God we have lived to see his dream move WASHINGTON — The annual poll of “I think what you see the movie, “Juno.” toward reality in the passage of the Civil Americans’ views on abortion sponsored that’s encouraging “The main character goes to a clinic Rights Act of 1964, and the election of by the Knights of Columbus indicates for an abortion. She meets a protest, who the first African American president of that more than three-fourths continue to is that this is not, happens to be one the USA. want “significant restrictions” on abor- strictly speaking, of her high school I have a dream too. That all children tion access, even though a slim majority classmates, and the in the womb will be given the right to live. describe themselves as “pro-choice.” a partisan issue.” young woman says, That weak and suffering elderly persons The poll, conducted by the Marist Andrew Walther, ‘Your baby has finger- will be loved and supported in their aging Institute for Public Opinion, surveyed 1,267 vice president of communications nails!’ The next scene process and protected from physician- adults in December and 1,350 adults ear- for the Knights of Columbus shows people in the assisted suicide. That we will welcome lier this month. waiting room of the today’s immigrants to our country in the Seventy-six percent indicated support clinic drumming their same way our grandparents and great- for “significant” limits, with 92 percent Garden, has said that if the Senate passes fingernails, examin- grandparents were welcomed. of those who felt that way identifying as the bill, he would sign it into law. Bishop Barber ing their fingernails, If you want to do something and not Republicans, and 61 percent as Democrats. Walther demurred on a question cleaning their fin- stand by and watch, please join me Fifty-one percent of respondents overall of whether the Knights are supporting gernails — and then See Page 5 at the Vigil Mass for Life at 5:30 p.m. called themselves “pro-choice.” Trump. “Some of the actions he’s taken Juno decides not for more life Jan. 26 at St. Dominic’s Church, San “I think what you see that’s encourag- have tracked very well and with where the to have the abor- Francisco; at the Walk for Life Mass with ing is that this is not, strictly speaking, American people are.” events tion and she abruptly Archbishop Cordileone on Saturday, at a partisan issue,” said Andrew Walther, He cited Trump’s 2017 expansion of the leaves.” 9:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at St. Mary’s Cathedral vice president of communications for the “Mexico City Policy,” which requires foreign There are many arguments we can San Francisco. The major event is the Knights of Columbus, at a Jan. 17 news nongovernmental organizations receiving make in favor of life, for human rights for West Coast Walk for Life beginning at conference. “The labels (pro-choice and American health assistance to certify that the child in the womb, concern for the 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at San Francisco Civic pro-life) don’t quite tell the full story.” they do not use other nongovernment most innocent and neglected people in Center Plaza. “Policy change,” he observed, “could be funds to pay for abortions. our society, the toll abortion takes on the My friend Pastor Walter Hoye will be done with the support of three-quarters of Other poll findings included: mother — but the most convincing argu- leading a Standing Up 4 Life walk at noon the American people.” • A majority of respondents, 56 percent, ment for me is when I meet a young person Jan. 26 at the Oakland City Hall Plaza. Sixty-three percent indicated they sup- see abortion as “morally wrong,” and of who says to me “My mother was going to There are other local events planned in port a ban on abortion after 20 weeks of those, most said they practiced a religion. have an abortion, and then changed her the East Bay you can discover by looking pregnancy. “That’s up a bit from last year,” The survey does not break out Catholic mind at the last minute. Otherwise I would on Page 5. Walther said. respondents. not be here.” Thank God you are here! We recently celebrated the birth of The Senate is expected to vote soon • If it was considered likely that an I say. Jesus at Christmas — that most beauti- on a 20-week ban called the Pain-Capable unborn child will have a genetic disorder, Children in the womb are real people. ful and tender of feasts. Just as we see Unborn Child Protection Act, which passed more than 60 percent found abortion mor- Human beings are created by God “with God when we gaze upon the Holy Infant the House last year. ally wrong. inalienable rights” — because they are in the crib, so do we see the divine in the The bill is not expected to pass in • 52 percent thought that an abortion God-given rights. So are slaves, Jews, “smallest and most vulnerable” around the Senate, since it will require at least “did not improve a woman’s life in the immigrants, people of color, the elderly, us now, beginning with children in their 60 votes. But as a symbol to the pro-life long run.” the handicapped — all groups who were mother’s wombs. movement, the vote could be held as early • 78 percent agreed that “laws can told—or are currently being as Jan. 19 to coincide with the annual protect both a pregnant woman and the told—by one government March for Life, which is held to mark the life of her unborn child.” or another, that they are St. Clare’s anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 The results have a margin of error of not full human beings. And Roe v. WadeWorld and Day Doe v. Bolton decisions, plus or minus 2.8 percentage points for the most basic human right Retreat which legalizedof the abortion. Sick 2014 the December poll, and plus or minus 2.7 is the right to be allowed 2381 Laurel Glen Road President Donald Trump, who will percentage points for the January poll. The to live. Soquel, CA 95073 address the pre-march rally via a satel- Knights of Columbus have sponsored the I believe in the “Seamless lite hookup from the White House Rose survey annually since 2008. Garment” of Catholic Social February – March 2018 Teaching which links the February 9-11 New Pentecost Right to Life with health Catholic Ministries Retreat Ministry of care, access to education, Fr. Peter Sanders http://www.anewpentecost.com affordable housing, opposi- The Diocese of Oakland tion to the death penalty, February 16-18 Spanish Married Couples justice for immigrants, shel- for Christ Retreat Supported by ® ter for victims of human February 23-25 Women’s Silent Retreat The Order of Malta trafficking, the right to a Fr. Martin Cain living wage. Begin Your Lenten Journey with St. Ignatius: World Day Yes, all of these are ele- “Finding God in All Things” of the Sick 2018 ments of Catholic Social March 2-4, 2018 Women’s Silent Retreat of the Sick 2014 Teaching, and they are all Fr. Theodore Lange of Diocese of Portland Oregon interconnected. However, Love’s Second Name is Mercy you can’t enjoy an affordable house or earn a living For more information: wage if you are not alive to begin with. We as Catholics 831-423-8093 must defend innocent life, E-mail: [email protected] life from the first moment of conception to a natural Web site: www.stclaresretreatcenter.com death, or we cannot be cred- Staffed by Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows SAN DAMIANO RETREAT “He Who Loves Me Much is Much to Love” Fr. Larry Gosselin OFM , 1/26-28 Saturday,Saturday, February February 8, 10, 2014, 2018, 10:00 11:00 am a.m. A retreat about Franciscan spirituality, TheThe Cathedral Cathedral of Christof Christ the the Light Light divine intimacy & Saint Mother Teresa 21212121 Harrision Harrison Street, Street, Oakland, Oakland, CA CA94612 94612

Journaling as a Spiritual Practice with N. Burchett, 2/6 World DayWorld of the Day Sick, ofinitiated the Sick, by Pope initiated This WorldThis WorldDay of the Day Sick of in the Oakland Sick will in John Paulby II Popeand held Saint annually John worldwide Paul II andinclude: Oakland will include: near the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, • Mass “Who is God for Me Today?” with Sue Caldera, 2/17 held annually worldwide near • Mass is a ministrythe offeast the Diocese day of of Our Oakland Lady and of • Sacrament of anointing the sick Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. • Blessing• Sacrament of caregiversof anointingand healthcare Lenten Scripture Study with Fr. Charles Talley OFM Lourdes, is a ministry of the providers Bishop Barber invites all who are sick or ill, the sick Diocese of Oakland and • Distribution of holy water Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM (2/9-3/16) as well as family members, caregivers and Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. from• Blessing Lourdes, Franceof caregivers healthcare providers, to observe this day with Married Couples Retreat: “Breathing Under Water” • Receptionand healthcare providers him and Bishopmany priests, Barber religious invites and laityall from Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy OFM & The Obernessers, 2/9-2/11throughout the diocese. Please join us in this No RSVP• Distribution is necessary. of For special opportunitywho are sickto pray or for ill, healing as well and as more informationholy water please from visit Coming February 16-18 hope in thisfamily fragile members, population. caregivers oakdiocese.org/WDS.Lourdes, France and healthcare providers, Brother Sun & Sister Moon: • Reception to to observe this day with him Celtic & Franciscan Wisdom follow mass with Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell and many priests, religious St. Francis, St. Brigid, John Muir, and More! and laity from throughout the No RSVP is More information or register diocese. Please join us in this necessary. special opportunity to pray for For more information 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA 925 837 9141 healing and hope in this fragile please visit sandamiano.org and on Facebook population. oakdiocese.org/WDS. 4 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE News iN Brief JANUARY 22, 2018

Rev. King’s legacy A mural of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is seen inside the “Bible in America” exhibit at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC on Nov. 15. The federal holiday honoring Rev. King CNS TYLER ORSBURN/ CNS LESLIE KOSSOFF/ is “an important time to recommit ourselves to the Gospel message he ‘9 Days for Life’ preached,” said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Rev. King’s message, March for Life participants carry a banner past the front of the U.S. Supreme Cardinal DiNardo said in a Jan. 10 statement, is that “the sin of racism Court building in 2014 in Washington, DC. A day before the Jan. 19 march, can be defeated by active love and the light of faith.” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops launched a virtual pilgrimage through the “9 Days for Life” event, asking Catholics and people of goodwill to participate, in person or via social media, in a variety of prayers. The intentions and other information on the event can be found at www.9daysforlife.com. Celebrating your 2018 Mudslides fatality MONTECITO — The founder of a Religious killed in Wedding Anniversary? Catholic school in Ventura is among the Algeria to be martyrs fatalities caused by mudslides in Southern Trappist Father Christian-Marie Let The Catholic Voice readers and your California, which have left at least 17 de Chergé, one of seven monks people dead and many others missing loved ones share in celebrating your lifelong slain by Islamic terrorists in or injured in Montecito. About 100 homes Algeria in 1996, were destroyed and hundreds of others commitment of marriage with other married left a letter that were severely damaged in the coastal anticipated he couples in the Diocese of Oakland. enclave of about 9,000 people northwest would be assas- of Los Angeles. Several news accounts sinated. A bish- said that a mudslide swept Roy Rohter, The Catholic Voice op, the seven who founded St. Augustine Academy in monks and 11 Ventura, and his wife, Theresa, from their other religious Anniversaries Edition home in Montecito early Jan. 9. Theresa men and women was rescued and said to be in stable condi- killed by extrem- February 5, 2018 tion, but Roy did not survive. Father de Chergé ists in Algeria in Personal Congratulatory Messages for couples Refugee program ends the 1990s will soon be recognized as martyrs, the postulator for their celebrating the sacrament of marriage will be published DUBUQUE, Iowa — Catholic Charities causes said. The decree for their in the February 5 edition of The Catholic Voice. of the Archdiocese of Dubuque is pre- beatification should be published paring to end its refugee resettlement sometime in January, Trappist Sizes and prices are: program after 77 years in operation. The Father Thomas Georgeon said Single Business Card Size (3 1⁄8" x 2") . . . . . $35 primary reason the program is closing Jan. 1 in an interview with Mondo 1 down is because the numbers of refu- Double Business Card Size (3 ⁄8" x 4") . . . . . $60 e Missione (World and Mission), gees are down. The U.S. Department of a monthly magazine and website State decreased the number of refugees Deadline for Space Reservation: January 24, 2018 run by the Pontifical Institute for who can legally seek refuge in the United Foreign Missions. States from 110,000 to 45,000 annually. For more information or assistance with your advertisement, call 510-419-1081 or email: [email protected] Churches’ FEMA aid 22 at age 95 at the Sinsinawa Dominicans’ WASHINGTON — The Federal motherhouse in Sinsinawa. She served as Emergency Management Agency is revis- inspiration for the character of Mary Clancy Celebrating 50 years of blessed happiness ing its policies to no longer exclude houses in the book “Life With Mother Superior” by Andrea & John of worship from applying for federal aid to Jane Trahey, which was turned into the recover from damages caused by natural movie “The Trouble With Angels,” starring Medulan were married on disasters. The policy change was outlined Hayley Mills as Mary Clancy and Rosalind Single in the agency’s revised 217-page manual: Russell as the mother superior. Trahey was July 22, 1967. Business Card Size “Public Assistance Program and Policy best friends with young Mary Courtney Loving parents of Guide” issued Jan. 2. This change is not when both were students at Providence shown just for damage caused in future disasters High School in Chicago. Also featured 4 lucky daughters: but also affects claims made by churches as a nun in the movie’s fictional convent Melanie, Amy, last year from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma was Marge Redmond, who parlayed the Kara & Ashley because it can be applied retroactively to role into a two-season stint as Sister & 7 Grandchildren! claims made “on or after Aug. 23, 2017.” Jacqueline in the television series “The Flying Nun.” Sister Courtney was born Movie inspiration dies Sept. 26, 1922, in Chicago, the daughter Please send couple’s names, photo and your personal message with your SINSINAWA, Wis. — A funeral Mass of Harvey and Josephine Ogden Courtney. daytime telephone number and email address. Include with your check to: was celebrated Jan. 2 for Dominican Sister She made her first profession in 1949 and John Eudes Courtney, who spent 68 years took final vows in 1952. The Catholic Voice in religious life. Sister Courtney died Dec. — Catholic News Service 2121 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612

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Valid only at Scott’s Jack London Square, Oakland JANUARY 22, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 5 14th annual walk supports pro-life, pro-woman message By Valerie Schmalz Catholic San Francisco When 50,000 or so pro-life supporters “Our job is clear: to fill San Francisco’s downtown Jan. 27, they calmly and peacefully will continue to publicly share a message of pro-life, pro-woman, pro-family values in spread our message of a city where it is a matter of course that hope to the people of all elected officials support legal abortion. California and beyond, They will walk for life in a state where the governor and most of the state legislators and always to reach out actively support taxpayer-funded abortion, with hands offering love including for minors. “Our job is clear: to calmly and peace- and hope to those fully spread our message of hope to the women who have been people of California and beyond, and so hurt by abortion. We always to reach out with hands offering love and hope to those women who have are always there for been so hurt by abortion. We are always them and with them.” there for them and with them,” said Walk for Life co-chair Eva Muntean, saying — Eva Muntean, Walk for Life co-chair “the motto Walk from day one has been: ‘Abortion Hurts Women.’” performed abortions during his residency JOSE LUIS AGUIRRE/ WALK FOR LIFE WEST COAST FOR LIFE WALK JOSE LUIS AGUIRRE/ Muntean said the statement, which sums but returned to the Catholic faith of his The 14th annual Walk for Life will draw thousands to downtown San Francisco up the second part of Walk for Life’s position, youth and in 1994 founded Tepeyac in on Jan. 27 with a pro-life, pro-woman message. Here, participants fill Market was well-articulated by Dr. Vansen Wong, Fairfax, Virginia, offering faith-based pro- Street during last year’s Walk. once a doctor who performed abortions and life ob/gyn medicine to women regardless who spoke at the 2012 Walk: “Abortion is of financial situation, belief or background. include Rev. Childress; Terry Beatley, barbaric, abortion is intolerable, and abortion In 2000, he founded Divine Mercy Care, a Pro-life events founder of Hosea Initiative; Dr. John has no place in any civilized society.” non-profit organization, to assist Tepeyac Bruchalski, who after performing abortions The day’s events on Jan. 27 begin and other similar life-affirming medical Jan. 23, 7 p.m. during his medical residency, felt God’s with 9:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by practices. Divine Mercy Care’s additional Eric Genuis concert call to start a medical practice that helped San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. missions involve educating medical stu- St. Raymond Church women. A walk down Market Street to the Cordileone at St. Mary’s Cathedral, with all dents in, and broadening community 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin Embarcadero follows. priests invited to concelebrate. The Walk awareness of, pro-life medicine. Catholic composer and pianist Eric Genuis rally with speakers is 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 Rev. Clenard Childress Jr., a New Jersey shares his gift of music in a concert that is p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, preceded by a Baptist pastor, founder of Blackgenocide. inspiring preparation for the Walk for Life. Jan. 27, 5 p.m. Silent No More Rally at 11 a.m. The Walk org, with a long list of social activism and He will be performing with, violinist, cellist Mass in the Extraordinary Form itself begins at Civic Center and proceeds charitable works among his achievements, and vocalist. National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi along Market Street to the Embarcadero. is a member of the National Pro-Life Admission is free; a free-will offering is 610 Vallejo St., San Francisco The speakers this year are: Religious Council of Washington, D.C. He appreciated. Contact: John Vitz at A High Mass in the Extraordinary Form Terry Beatley, who carries on the mantle has spoken at almost every Walk since the 925-381-0007 or [email protected]. will be celebrated for life by Friar Francisco of the deceased former abortionist turned Walk was founded in 2005. Nahoe, OFM Conv. prolife activist Dr. Bernard Nathanson. Joseph Scheidler, founder of the Beatley founded Hosea Initiative, a non- ProLife Action League will receive the Jan. 26, noon profit organization which teaches the Walk’s St. Gianna Molla Award. Scheidler Stand Up 4 Life Rally and Walk Jan. 27, 5 p.m. impact of worldview through the pro-life founded the League in 1980 to serve the Frank Ogawa Plaza Barbecue conversion story of Dr. Nathanson. Hosea need he saw for pro-life Americans to in front of Oakland City Hall Star of the Sea Parish Initiative teaches a broader understanding take bold, direct action to save babies Issues4Life Foundation event speakers 4420 Geary St., San Francisco of the abortion industry’s exploitation of from abortion in their own communities. include Rev. Clenard Childress, founder Free barbecue with presentation by the women and children. His 1985 pro-life activists’ manual is titled of blackgeonide.org; Sean Carney, presi- Sisters of Life, followed by Eucharistic Dr. John Bruchalski, MD, FACOG, who “CLOSED: 99 Ways to Stop Abortion.” dent of 40 Days for Life; and Father Frank Holy Hour. Pavone of Priests for Life. A short walk through downtown Oakland follows. Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Catholic Underground Jan. 26, 5-7 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen Church Birthday Tribute to Walk For Life Prayer Vigil 2005 Berryman St., Berkeley St. Dominic Church Event for young Catholics, 18 to 40, begin- 2390 Bush St., San Francisco ning in church with Holy Hour, followed by Bishop Cummins Hosted by the Dominican Friars: 5 p.m. a social gathering in the parish hall Vespers: 5:30 p.m., Solemn Mass with Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins, bishop Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, the principal celebrant; 6:30 p.m. Holy Hour Feb. 11, 1 p.m. of the Diocese of Oakland from 1977-2003, Kickoff Rally for 40 days for Life celebrates his 90th birthday on March 3. Bishop St. Mary Parish Hall Cummins, an East Bay native who attended the Jan. 26, 7-9 p.m. 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek Second Vatican Council, guided the local Church 40 Days for Life Walk For Life Gala Speaker: Dr. Haywood Robinson, former through a time of tremendous population JW Marriott Union Square abortionist who is now a board member of 515 Mason St., San Francisco 40 Days for Life, speaks on the value of growth, lay involvement and ecumenism. To Alan Keyes is the keynote speaker for the life and his conversion. commemorate and celebrate this extraordinary inaugural gala. Tickets and sponsorships occasion, The Catholic Voice will recognize at https://40daysforlife.com/GALA/. Feb. 14-March 25, 7 a.m.- Bishop Cummins for his leadership, faith and 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday love for the Oakland diocese with a special Jan. 27, 9:30 a.m. 40 Days for Life Vigil section in its March 5 issue. Mass On the public right-of-way at This will be a great opportunity for businesses, organizations, parishes, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1357 Oakland Blvd., Walnut Creek 1111 Gough St., San Francisco Contact: [email protected] schools and the faithful to congratulate, thank and support Bishop Cummins Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, joins or 40daysforlife.com/walnutcreek with an advertisement in this special section. Archbishop Salvatore J. 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Fr. Neal Clemens Queen of All Saints Parish, Concord JANUARY 22, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 7 Catholic Schools Week What is National Catholic Schools Week? Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2018 is Jan. 28-Feb. 3. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2018 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. For more information about the 39 diocesan grammar schools, 1 middle school (grade 5-8) and nine Catholic hight schools in the East Bay, contact: Catholic Schools Department • 2121 Harrison St., Oakland 94612 Phone: 510-628-2154 • Fax: 510-451-5331 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.csdo.org Catholic schools: Rooted in Christ and ministering with hope and joy By Kathleen Radecke St. John Paul II said, “The Mission of “Beyond question the vision of the the Catholic school is the integral forma- threefold educational ministry presented tion of students, so that they may be true here is an ambitious one. Were it of human to their condition as Christ’s disciples and origin, one might well despair of its attain- as such work effectively for the evange- ment. But since it rep- lization of culture and for the common resents God’s plan, it good of society.” Here in the Diocese of must be energetically Oakland we lead with Christ’s energy and pursued!” ~ “To Teach joy, rooted in the Gospel and united in our as Jesus Did” faith as we minister to our students ranging Here in the Diocese in age from preschool through high school. of Oakland we are Our message of unity and care for oth- energetically minister- ers is the foundation of the success of our ing to our students and Catholic schools. We are truly grateful to school communities those who continue to support our Catholic Radecke with true Hope, the schools! We pray that each Catholic MOREAU CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL/COURTESY PHOTO HIGH SCHOOL/COURTESY CATHOLIC MOREAU Hope of Jesus as our anchor, steadying school pastor, principal, teacher, staff International students from Moreau Catholic High School celebrate their gradua- each of us along our journey. We also member, school parent, volunteer, donor tion. Most international students seek admission to U.S. colleges and universities. minister with true Joy, the Joy that Pope and especially our students realize how Francis calls each of us to be faithful to. truly grateful we are to them for remaining This Joy is not a fleeting emotion but rather united in our mission, the mission of Christ, a conscious choice to approach the work to serve the families here in the Diocese International students find themselves that we do with our students and school of Oakland and to make our mission of communities to be founded in faith and Catholic education greater known. at home in Catholic high schools joyful witness to Christ. We have much to celebrate this By Michele Jurich ing graduation from a U.S. high school. The faculty, staff members and admin- Catholic Schools Week! We continue to Staff writers Catholic schools, with their high aca- istrators in our schools continue to work pray in support for the formation of our Several high schools in the Diocese of demics including numerous Advanced together toward further developing our Cristo Rey high school and our Lumen Oakland are taking an international route. Placement courses, safe campuses and system of schools and the fulfillment of Christi Academies. We have also recently The concept of the foreign exchange value-based education, are attractive to our united mission of Catholic education developed a new Department of Catholic student, who would come to campus for a parents seeking an international experi- here in the diocese. “Serving is the way Schools Leadership Academy and are year, has been updated, with students typi- ence for their children. that mission is carried out, the way to be working to create a systematic profession- cally coming for three to four years, seek- (Continued on Page 8.) disciples of Jesus.” (Continued on Page 8.)

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Please Join Us! Sunday, January 28, 2018 • Information tours • Catholic Schools Week Mass 9:00 a.m. OPEN • Open classrooms • Open House 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. HOUSE • Tuition assistance workshops 22870 Second Street, Hayward SCHOOL TOURS Jan. 28, 2018 Applications and information available PleaseSpanish, meet Art,in the Music school andlibrary P.E. for ina small grades group K–8 tour • Resource staff available 10 –11:30am online at www.ascshayward.org Spanish,Event Center/GymArt, Music and P.E. |in gradesMultimedia K–8 | Event Computer Center/Gym Lab • Visit our expansive Multimedia Computer Lab Library and Tech Lab Call us! 510-582-1910 • Meet our students, www.sttheresaschool.org | tel: (510) 547–3146 parents, faculty and staff All Are Welcome! 8 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 22, 2018 Catholic Schools Week

planning to major in computer science, math and science. “We get lots of artists, International . . . too,” Wang said. (Continued from Page 7.) International students pay signifi- The international program is one of cantly higher tuition than their domestic the legacy projects of Bishop O’Dowd counterparts — about $31,000 at Bishop President Stephen Phelps, who died in O’Dowd and Moreau Catholic, and December. The program was one of the $27,000 at Salesian College Preparatory first he instituted when he arrived at the in Richmond. The schools partner with school in 2005. organizations that not only help recruit Today there are 33 international stu- international students, but arrange for their dents on the Oakland campus, served by housing, most often with host families. a coordinator counselor who looks after “The most difficult part is you need to their academic needs. An English teacher find host families,” said Christina Karabinas, provides an after school gathering to help admissions director of Salesian. “You’ve them with the nuances of the English got to be prepared to love another kid as language. your own.” The students at this time are primarily When the students arrive for orienta- from Asia, with China, Hong Kong and tion, she said, some students arrive with Vietnam providing the most students. The their families, who get a chance to meet students from China arrive on campus with the host family, she said. Many students proficiency in English, having studied it come alone. since the first grade. Karabinas, who has been with They bring something to their class- Salesian’s international program since its mates, too. “Having this authentic, pro- inception, said, “I want them to feel this is longed exposure to students from diverse their second home.” backgrounds opens the world to them Most of the international students stay early,” said Robin Lau, coordinator and three to four years, and want to improve counselor for the O’Dowd international their English well enough to attend a U.S. program. She is in her fourth year at the university. “Our first class of kids is gradu- school. ating,” she said. “It helps them develop greater empa- “They’re so strong,” she said of the thy,” she said of the domestic students. “My students. “They’re independent. They’re hope is it encourages them to be braver in focused. They work so hard. They are able their learning choices.” to be successful.” While many of the students, those from The school offers an assessment of China in particular, arrive with plans to their language skills, and two levels of study business, engineering or computer English as a Second Language. “They go science, some have become art majors, to all the regular classes,” Karabinas said. or social science majors. Although Salesian has worked with “Then you know it’s been a transforma- agencies, some international students tive process,” Lau said. have come from their own neighborhood. At Moreau Catholic High School in “We’re already blessed to have such a Hayward, international students bring not diverse community,” she said. “Welcoming just cultural diversity, but their leadership international students only enriches it. We skills. learn so much from each other,” she said,

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY “The thing I’m most impressed with,” through the sharing of culture, language said admissions director Julia Wang, “is and tradition. Thoughts of spring … in Cuba they’re here on their own.” She finds them The international students’ tuition to be “mature, independent leaders.” includes an activity card, so the student Kaleb Allison and Darrien Russell, seventh-grade honor students at St. Joseph They have started clubs to share not can take part in the aspects of American School in Pinole, are two of the 15 young men selected to represent California just their culture, but their passions. “One high school life. “We want the student to in Cuba this spring as members of the California All-Stars Baseball team. The of our international students started a get involved,” she said, with international process of being selected was intense; 60 of the 90 players, from more than a fitness club,” she said. “Another started a students welcome to join clubs, take part dozen baseball clubs, who tried out were told to continue to work hard, and model airplane club.” in extracurricular activities and sports. try again next year. Fifteen players were chosen from the 30 who remained. Moreau Catholic’s international student Among the messages Karabinas The team will be in Havana for eight days, playing baseball against the Cuban program began in 2009. “We’ve grown the received over Christmas break was one boys’ baseball teams. They will also receive baseball coaching and training program over the last eight years,” said from one of her international students, who from the professional Cuban baseball clubs. To help support their trip, con- Wang. There are 61 international students got into the No. 1 college choice. tributions can be made at www.rallyme.com/rallies/10109/2018kidstocuba. at Moreau Catholic, whose student popula- St. Joseph Notre Dame High School tion is 950. plans to welcome its first international “Students who come to Moreau need to students to the Alameda campus for the want to graduate,” Wang said. They arrive 2018-19 school year. The school has in ninth or 10th grade. Most of the students selected a company to work with, and if all Catholic schools . . . come from China and Vietnam, Wang said. goes well, four to six students are expected (Continued from Page 7.) They are required to be at least to enter school this fall. al development program with emphasis on Catechetical intermediate-level English speakers. “Vital The program is expected to grow formation and advancement in the field of STEM and to the process is the interview,” Lau said, slowly, adding four students a year. early literacy and development. The Catholic that can take place by Skype or in person. “It’s a global world,” said Principal Ken We want every person interested in a Catholic school A student who is more likely to be Jennings. International students will “bring education to please approach us and allow the opportunity Voice is on successful, Wang said, is “a go-getter global awareness” to the already diverse for us to share the good news of Catholic education with Facebook who really wants to be here,” who wants campus, he said. you. For more information please visit our website at www. SJES_Alameda_CatholicVoice_OpenHouse2018:SJESan American education to be1/8/18 their future. 3:44 PM It Pagewill be1 an opportunity for his stu- csdo.org or any of our 39 elementary schools and 9 high She said 99 percent of the students dents, Jennings said, “to see how broad schools throughout our two counties. go on to U.S. colleges and universities, the world is.” May the God of Hope fill you with Joy and Peace because you trust in Him. Happy Catholic Schools Week 2018. Catholic schools...come see what we are all about!

(Kathleen Radecke is superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Oakland.)

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Lumen Seven Catholic schools in the Diocese in a meaningful way, so that they’re not Christi Academies will empower educators of Oakland will be flying a new banner dur- perpetuating the problems in our society. to cultivate these nurturing communities of ing Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 3. “Some of our schools are in com- excellence and opportunity. Queen of All Saints, Concord; St. munities that need change; we want our The academies are also receiving Anthony, Oakland; St. Catherine of Siena, students to be agents of change,” she said. enthusiastic support from educators whose Martinez; St. Cornelius, Richmond; St. That work will be enhanced by enrich- schools are not part of the network. “LCA Elizabeth, Oakland; St. Lumen Christi ment programs, including art, music and presents such a great opportunity, not Paul, San Pablo; and St. physical education. just for the seven schools directly involved Peter Martyr, Pittsburg, Academies The academies’ teachers, many of them but for the greater diocesan community of have been desig- Queen of All Saints, Concord, 1948 seasoned veterans of Catholic education, schools that seek creative and vibrant ways nated Lumen Christi St. Anthony, Oakland, 1877 will benefit from more extensive training to enhance and improve Catholic educa- Academies. The acad- St. Catherine of Siena, Martinez, 1949 and professional development in STEM and tion to our students,” said Armond Seishas, emies begin this fall. St. Cornelius, Richmond, 1949 literacy that will be made available to them. principal of St. Joachim School in Hayward. Each of the schools St. Elizabeth, Oakland, 1893 Principals will be able to focus even more The academies will follow the successful has a long history, with St. Paul, San Pablo, 1952 on students and teachers, as an indepen- model of many Catholic dioceses, such as the two of them founded in St. Peter Martyr, Pittsburg, 1950 dent leadership team will provide centralized Diocese of Camden, New Jersey; Archdiocese Guneratne the late 1800s; the new- direction and administrative support to all of New York; Diocese of Memphis; and Sign up for information: est was founded in 1952. As Lumen Christi seven schools. Principals will report to a Diocese of San Jose, which have implemented www.oakdiocese.org/schools/academy Academies, they will be places of “learning new chief academic officer within the team. such networks in recent years. in a new light,” with Christ at the core. Natalie Lenz-Acuña, principal of St. In designing the academies, Guneratne, “This set of seven schools is incredibly we have been given the responsibility Paul School, shared her excitement about who previously had served as associate diverse: It’s ethnically diverse, socioeco- of leading and setting the standards for the changes ahead.” Being part of a net- superintendent of the diocese, said she and nomically diverse, racially diverse, linguisti- a cutting-edge model for change in the work of schools who will contribute their the founding circle teams took into account cally diverse, geographically diverse,” said Catholic school system,” said Lucia Prince, strengths and talents, amazing leadership what the Oakland diocese could learn from Liz Guneratne, project lead on the Lumen principal of Queen of All Saints School. and teachers, and work together on chal- others in building a model based on best Christi Academies. Academic excellence is the acad- lenges to explore possibilities for the good practices, taking into account the diversity here. “Our model is about excellence, equity emies’ hallmark, but their mission is also of all with the power and grace of the Holy There’s room to grow at the academy and enlightenment,” she said. “Our new focused on the development of the whole Spirit ... I am excited to be a part of chang- schools. They welcome visitors at the open logo, which we are debuting during child, including spirituality. “Being part of ing the face of Catholic education.” houses during Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week, is a way to visual- the Lumen Christi Academies is exciting Over time, the network will invest in Guneratne has words of welcome for ize these qualities and remind everyone of because it is an opportunity for us to meet improved facilities, classroom technology those approaching the Lumen Christi the centrality of Christ to our work.” the unique needs of children in our urban and teaching resources. Academies: “Join us. Your child will be The Lumen Christi Academies’ rigor- schools and will provide a wonderful founda- Scholarships will continue to be made loved. Your child will grow and succeed. ous curriculum is designed to support tion for all our students to meet their highest available to all qualified families and stu- You will be loved. You will be part of a the needs of 21st-Century students, with academic and spiritual potential,” said Lynne dents in need. “I have always believed community. Together we’ll make a huge increased emphasis on science, technol- Mullen, principal of St. Elizabeth School. children should never be defined by their difference in our world. ogy, engineering and math. “As a Lumen “We want to create ethical scholars,” ZIP codes, poverty or violence, but they “This is a place of joy and hope. This is a Christi Academy school, it is exciting that Guneratne said. “We want to shape stu- must be nurtured to become who God place we create opportunities for success.”

Moreau Catholic course publishes children’s books for St. Jude’s Hospital Special to The Catholic Voice The gift-giving culture sparkles throughout the community of Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward during the Christmas season. An example of Moreau Catholic’s charitable acts includes the generous donations raised and constructed by the remarkable students of Frosh Theology — a year-round catechetical and theological course offered for all freshmen. This collection of creative thinkers concluded their brief study of the Infancy Narratives contained within the Gospels of both Matthew and Luke. These students each wrote, self-illustrated and self-published a unique children’s book that offered their account of the timeless Biblical story of Jesus’ birth. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY These children’s books, as well as a monetary donation of more than From left: Gabrielle Lopez, Michelle Zhang, Carissa Ott, Emily Kamalnathan, Sarah Bilal, $200 raised by the freshmen class, will be donated to assist the great Alexander Ferrante-Washington, Shreya Sharma and Serene Ornellas each proudly display work and care continuously occurring at St. Jude’s Children’s Research their “Infancy Narrative” children’s books that they each wrote, illustrated and published. Hospital, Memphis.

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JANUARY 22, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 11 Catholic Schools Week High school days the second time around By Carrie McClish Staff writer When Colleen Galloway, a member of the Class of 1977, returned to Moreau Catholic High School to join the faculty in 2001, she couldn’t help but notice that the campus landscape had undergone a number of physical changes. “I share with the students tales of eating lunch in what is now the art rooms. There were handball courts where our student center is now located. There was only one paved parking lot, so many students had to park on the dirt (and often mud) or on local city streets,” said Galloway, who is now dean of students at the Hayward high school. “We now have some classrooms that are geared toward 21st-century learning with technology that encourages students From basketball player to dean of William Heidenfeldt, now in his third Paul McKenna spent 11 years in the to make their own discoveries (our Maker students, Colleen Galloway has a long year as French and ESL teacher at advertising world before returning Lab), learn the way that is best for them and stellar career at Hayward’s Moreau Salesian College Prep, finds delight in the to teach at his high school, Moreau and experience 3D models in our zSpace,” Catholic High School. diversity of language at his alma mater. Catholic. she said. William Heidenfeldt, who teaches French and English as a Second Language at Salesian College Preparatory, also mentioned how technology has changed academic life at the Richmond campus since his 1994 graduation. “Salesian has become a one-to-one iPad school, so now, instead of walking around with my five-subject notebook, I carry an iPad. Frankly, I see no essential changes at Salesian. The tight-knit community, rich diversity of students, and caring faculty and staff remain intact,” Heidenfeldt said. Both Galloway and Heidenfeldt and oth- PHOTOS er Catholic school alums shared their experiences and thoughts on having returned to OURTESY work and serve at their high school alma C maters in the Diocese of Oakland. Some like Paul McKenna, now a multi- back in 2004 was discovering that several support during those chaotic first couple Names High School in 2015 as principal media instructor at Moreau Catholic, have of my favorite teachers were still at the of years,” said McKenna, who made the as “an opportunity of Divine coincidence.” expressed delight at having the opportu- school. Mr. Morneau and Mr. Wilder, in transition from advertising to teaching. No sooner did she retire as superinten- nity to work beside teachers they admired. particular, made me feel like a peer and Constance Hubbard described her dent from the Piedmont Unified School “The most rewarding part of returning provided much needed friendship and return to the hallways of Oakland’s Holy (Continued on Page 12.)

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me to be successful in college and more return to HNHS as a chance to give back Names,” said Carr, when asked about her importantly to have confidence in tackling to students of today the many skills and first year as HNHS principal. “I love work- High school . . . difficult tasks,” Hubbard, a member of values that were passed onto her and ing with this generation of students. When (Continued from Page 11.) HNHS’s Class of 1970, said. “I was the first helped prepare her to become an educa- I came back seven years ago it really was District — after a 38-year career in public in my family to attend college and I credit tor. “I was careful to keep the separation like a homecoming because Holy Names education in the East Bay — than she was Holy Names for providing the preparation of church and state in my public school nurtured me. I felt comfortable going to hired to take the helm of her alma mater and instilling the expectation that it was career while keeping values of equity for school here. I felt safe.” less than three months later. my obligation to use my talents to the best all students at the core of all decisions,” When speaking of connections to one’s “Everyone with whom I worked knew of my ability.” she said. “The fundamental respect for high school, Galloway’s ties to Moreau are that I credited Holy Names for preparing Hubbard saw the opportunity of her all children and their families and the not only close rather extensive. She can notion of noblesse oblige was part of trace her family’s history to the school to the fiber of my responsibilities to the 1971 when her oldest sister started as community who depended on a quality a first-year student there. “I am one of public education.” seven children and we all graduated from At the beginning of this school year Moreau,” Galloway said. Hubbard teamed up with another Holy “My Mom taught here for almost 10 Names alum, Kendra Carr, Class of 1999, years and both my parents were softball who had been dean of students and assis- coaches during that time — Moreau’s first tant principal, to form a new administrative ever NCS championship was their 1985 partnership at the Oakland campus, with team that was my youngest sister’s senior Hubbard taking the position of president year, Galloway said. “My oldest sister and Carr becoming principal. worked in the business office for many “It is an honor because I love Holy (Continued on Page 13.)

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Constance Hubbard returned to serve Kendra Carr, former assistant principal first as principal, is now the new and dean of students, is now in her first president at Oakland’s Holy Names year as HNHS principal. High School.

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graduated from Moreau.” without hesitation,” she said. institution as a vessel of learning for the That connection to one’s alma mater A member of the Class of 1977, Coffey- entire and whole person.” High school . . . also holds true for Lisa Coffey-Mahoney, Mahoney said Bishop O’Dowd “provided If there is one thing as good as or bet- (Continued from Page 12.) who serves as director of communications me a tremendous foundation — academi- ter than working at the place that you love years and I have nieces that graduated at Oakland’s Bishop O’Dowd High School. cally, spiritually and socially — that helped it is doing what you love. That sums up from Moreau. Moreau has always been She has worked at O’Dowd since 2005. shape me into the person I am today.” Heidenfeldt’s experience as a teacher at a second home and a second family, so “I previously worked for many years as a As a staff member, she added, she Salesian. “I am thrilled on a daily basis to once I began teaching, I had my sights newspaper reporter and was very satisfied can see first-hand “how our school is teach what I love to passionate, multilin- set on returning here. Since I have been professionally. But when the opportunity to continually evolving to meet the needs of gual students,” he said. “Even more, I love back, both my children have attended and work at O’Dowd presented itself, I took it our students and provide them that same the worlds that my students and I create strong foundation. I feel so fortunate that in our language classes and the engaged I get to work alongside unbelievably hard- people that our Salesian students become. working and dedicated colleagues in this I am also delighted that our little French effort. The icing on the cake is that I have program at Salesian has grown from 14 the opportunity to interact with engaged, to 48 students in less than three years. enthusiastic and passionate students each “I grew up in a family that spoke and every day.” English, Spanish and Norwegian, and I Lou Richie, another faculty member at went to school and now teach in a school Bishop O’Dowd, expressed similar emo- where we speak more than a dozen differ- tions about returning to work for his alma ent languages at home and/or in school,” mater. “It is the greatest honor to work with Heidenfeldt said. “I have always loved the future leaders of our communities at those different voices that fill our hallways, my alma mater. I have such pride in this classrooms, and play areas.”

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I Can. & I Will. Bring out the Best in Me. CarondeletHS.org 14 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 22, 2018 Catholic Schools Week All Saints bell choir’s harmony boosts students’ lives Special to The Catholic Voice ers through performances of the time-honored The Honors Bell Choirs are one of the many art of handbells. ways All Saints Catholic School pupils receive The Honors Bell Choirs has been invited a robust, comprehensive Catholic education to perform at many community events, such that promotes the development of an all-around as The Day of Remembrance at Chapel of balanced student. the Chimes, the Salvation Army Thanksgiving Directed by Steven Meyer, who is also the Dinner at Hayward’s Veterans Hall, the school’s school’s music teacher and founder and director annual Bells Festival, the school’s Thankful of the Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bell Ringers, Dinner and the city of Hayward’s Light Up the the All Saints Boys and Girls Honors Bell Choirs Season event. are an extension of the regular curriculum. Performances have impressed guests every The choir is open to pupils in grades 7 and 8 time, sparking comments such as “just beauti- (grade 6 space allowing) who study bells during ful…,” “takes me back to my childhood,” “thank their free time, and join the choir understanding you for valuing this beautiful tradition,” “takes and committing to the dedication for which this your breath away … .” choir has a reputation. All Saints Catholic School is proud of its COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Students in the Honors Bell Choirs bring dedicated students and their families. Our The Honors Bell Choir performed at the Day of Remembrance at Chapel their time and talents to events both at school mutual commitment to Catholic education is of the Chimes. and to the wider community to bring joy to oth- something we never take for granted.

Carondelet hosts co-ed summer programs for students in Grades 1-12 By Jennifer Ortega Drive campus. Special to The Catholic Voice New to the academic program is For the third consecutive year, Carondelet’s partnership with iD Tech, Carondelet High School will welcome which will host a co-ed camp for students middle school pupils to campus for its co- ages 7-17. The courses will feature prin- ed summer school programs designed to ciples of coding, robotics, game develop- keep youth engaged and active during the ment and more. summer months. Rising fourth and fifth grade girls The Concord-based, all-girls school will can also participate in a weeklong Girls again open its doors to male and female Leadership camp. This all-day program students from any school in the community. offers fun activities that teach girls how to Launched in 2016, the middle school pro- build self-confidence and develop healthy gram for rising sixth, seventh and eighth and rewarding relationships. graders includes courses in language arts, For high school students, Carondelet math, speech and debate, and — new this is offering both advancement and reme- year — sports broadcasting. diation courses, which are open to girls Middle school girls can enroll in one and boys from any school. Advancement of seven advanced sports clinics, which options include Algebra 2/Trig, Geometry, are designed for students who are look- Biology, World Art and Lifetime Activities. ing to improve their skills and prepare These courses will help students get a themselves to compete at the high school head start on earning credit toward gradu- level. Soccer, lacrosse, swimming and ation and college, as well as free up time tennis clinics will be hosted at the brand in their 2018-19 schedule. new Carondelet Athletics Complex in Classes are staggered throughout the Walnut Creek, slated to open in early summer with the first course beginning June 2018. Basketball, dance and volleyball clin- 11, and registration opens Jan. 19. To learn ics will be offered at the school’s Winton more, visit www.CarondeletHS.org/Summer. Since 1965, we have educated thousands of young men in the Lasallian, CatholicSince 1965, tradition. we have Weeducated believe thousands that all students of young should men in have the Lasallian,access to anCatholic education tradition. that will We preparebelieve thatthem all for students the future should - to havecomplement access to a robustan education academic that curriculum will prepare with them the for tools the futurethey will - to need complement to become a Since 1965, robustwe have academicproductive, educated curriculum capable thousands with leaders the tools of ofthe they young 21st will century. need men to becomein the Lasallian, st Catholic tradition. productive,We believe capable that leaders all studentsof the 21 century. should have access to A summer soccer clinic an education that will prepare them for the future - to complement a will be one of the robust academic curriculumDe La Sallewith Highthe tools School they will need to become many sports st programs productive, capableConcord, leaders CA of the 21 century. to be hosted www.dlshs.org/admissions at the new athletic [email protected] complex in Walnut Creek. Faith. Integrity. Scholarship. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY

Faith. Integrity. Scholarship. JANUARY 22, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 15 Catholic Schools Week COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY Holocaust survivor Ralph Samuel shares his experiences as a Holocaust survivor who was part of the Kindertransport humanitarian effort during World War II with the seventh grade class of St. Francis of Assisi School in Concord in December. Holocaust survivor’s story transfixes seventh-graders By David Scholz the dining table, while his mother would eat her meals to England. He focused the attention of the students on Special to the Catholic Voice back in the kitchen. the gaudy red stamp of a capital “J’’ on his papers that The experiences of a Jewish girl during World War II Ahead of the devastation of The Blitz, the air raids distinguished him as a Jew. were made all the more real for the seventh grade class that would ravage London, Samuel recalled being evacu- “How many of your parents or grandparents have that of St. Francis of Assisi School in Concord. Last month, ated on Sept. 1, 1939, to a manor house in the English on their licenses?’’ he asked them. students were able to hear the chilling and all too real countryside near Guildford, Surrey. There, he was 1 of Samuel lauded the “significant questions’’ that the first-hand account of Holocaust survivor Ralph Samuel. 8 children who escaped the carnage and persecution in students asked him during his presentation, including Samuel’s reflections as a member of the Kindertransport London. In an amazing and lucky twist of fate, his mother one from Sophia Flores who asked him whether or not (Children’s Transport), which was the informal name for a was able to find work there as well, so they were able to he would have left Germany had World War II never series of rescue efforts that brought thousands of refu- stay together for the duration of the war. happened. gee Jewish children to Great Britain from Nazi Germany Students were transfixed, and very inquisitive of For all the wonderful memories Samuel recalled of his between 1938 and 1940, followed the class’ reading of Samuel’s stories of a life so foreign and polar opposite time as a youth in England during the war years, like the a memoir entitled “The Children of Willesden Lane.’’ This from the life and world they know. One question, asked fun of running about carefree in the open spaces near story told of another Holocaust survivor, Lisa Jura, and by student Katelyn Brown was, did this experience bring Guildford, he also noted there are things he has never her own journey from Vienna to England. him closer to his mother? Samuel acknowledged in all forgotten. Things like being called a dirty, rotten Jew by Samuel, 86, of Oakland, with the help of a Powerpoint the years and all the talks he had given to middle school an English boy who was also staying at the manor house. presentation, walked his young audience through his students he had never been asked that particular ques- Samuel used that as a teachable moment to remind travels as a 7½-year-old — surrounded entirely by adults tion, and what a wonderful question it was. his young audience that every time they say something — aboard an airplane bound for London in January 1939. Pausing to answer, he replied “Yes,’’ obviously moved that hurts someone, those words aren’t forgotten by that There he recounted fond memories of living with the by the query. person. Epsteins, a warm and supportive family. Another inquiry from the class was about Samuel’s “Please go home tonight and say something nice to Unlike Jura’s initial experiences with coming to father. He noted his father died in Auschwitz. In the past, a brother or sister,’’ he said. “Can you do that for me?’’ England, Samuel was fortunate that his host family could Samuel acknowledged visiting Nazi-run work camps but Many years later he spoke of reunions with the few also bring his mother over as a domestic worker to serve not the death camps like Auschwitz or Birkenau. surviving residents of the manor house, including that in their London residence. It was bittersweet for him, as Among the Powerpoint slides in Samuel’s talk was English boy who ridiculed Samuel. To this day, he said he recalled how he would eat with the Epsteins around one displaying his papers that accompanied his transport he doesn’t hold a grudge. St. Bede Catholic School Educating Leaders of Faith, Integrity, Knowledge and Family since 1964 Taste of Kinder Night Open House Sunday Tuesday, January 23, 2018 January 28, 2018 6:00-7:00 p.m. Kinder Classroom 10:30 a.m. School Mass 12:00-1:00 p.m. Open House St. Bede Catholic School K-8 26910 Patrick Ave. • Hayward, CA • 94544 P h o n e : 5 1 0 - 7 8 2 - 3 4 4 4 F a x : 5 1 0 - 7 8 2 - 2 2 4 3 Visit us at www.mystbede.org Quality Catholic Education. School that’s like family.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL CELEBRATES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Our Lady of Grace pre-kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic School Spiritual • Social • Academic PLEASE JOIN US! TK - 8th GRADE PARISH MASS SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 • 9:00 AM Join members of the school community as we kick off Catholic Schools Week! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and staff, and learn about the different activities and services offered at St. Joseph School. OPEN CLASSROOM TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Visit classes while they are in session. Please contact the ofﬁce for more information and to sign up. We Welcome You to Our For more information: (510) 656-6525 • Email: [email protected] ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL • 43222 MISSION BLVD. • FREMONT, CA 94539 www.stjosephschoolfremont.org OPEN HOUSE — SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 10:30–NOON A DOMINICAN AFFILIATED SCHOOL 19920 ANITA AVE, CASTRO VALLEY • WWW.OLGSCHOOL.ORG • 510.581.3155 16 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 22, 2018 Catholic Schools Week FACE Gala will help support low-income families Staff report FACE is fabulous at 40. Since 1978, Family Aid Catholic Education has assisted families who have needed financial help to secure a Catholic education for their children. The spring gala is the primary fundraiser for FACE, which was started in 1978 as a grass-roots effort by Catholic school parents, primarily at St. Theresa Parish, who were concerned that the cost of Catholic education was going to make it unattainable for lower-income families. That mission has stayed constant for the past 40 years. This year’s spring gala is set for April 21 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension in Oakland. Bishop Emeritus John Cummins, the second bishop of Oakland, who served from 1977 to 2003, is the special honoree at this year’s gala. Bishop Cummins turns 90 in March. In the current school year, FACE funded 740 students for a total of $1.7 million. Elementary school students receive $1,750 toward tuition, with high school students receiving $3,050. Applications for grants for the 2018-19 school year are available at the Catholic elementary and high schools. There is a link at www.oakdiocese.org/giving/face/

COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY applying-for-a-grant. ‘Anchored in excellence’ FACE Gala St. Clement Catholic School in Hayward teachers and students were fully engaged When: April 21 in the Google Expeditions Augmented Where: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Assumption Reality Pioneer Program (STEM- 4700 Lincoln Ave. aligned). It was an exciting day in Oakland, CA 94602 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering Information: 510-267-8358 and Math) learning on Dec. 5. St. Clement School was one of the first FACE grants schools in the Bay Area to participate in the Google Expeditions Augmented Information on FACE grants for Reality Pioneer Program. Expeditions 2018-19 school year: AR uses Google’s Tango technology to Contact your Catholic school or map the physical classroom and place www.oakdiocese.org/giving/face/applying-for-a-grant 3D objects in it for students to observe and interact with in real time. The “whoas” and “wows” to the 3D moun- tains, dinosaurs, planets, organs, etc., were music to our ears. Saint Clement Holy Spirit School in Google Expeditions AR. and Preschool

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Cristo Rey De La Salle SJND gives back during the holidays East Bay High School Special to The Catholic Voice St. Elizabeth Campus St. Joseph Notre Dame High 1530 34th Ave., Oakland School completed its annual 510-532-8947 Adopt-A-Family program in www.cristoreydelasalle.org/ which they adopted approxi- [email protected] mately 50 local families from the Oakland Catholic Worker, Catholic Charities, and Angel Tree programs, for the holiday New high school season. The SJND community came together to donate hundreds of registering students gifts for the families, including By Michele Jurich bikes, toys and gift cards, and Staff writer distributed the gifts to families The first 26 members of the founding on Dec. 10. class of Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay Weeks prior, in October, seven High School St. Elizabeth Campus are Spanish-speaking students, registered. including sophomore Erika Two additional deadlines loom for Aguayo Gutierrez, volunteered prospective members of the Class of their Saturday to interview the 2022: The winter application deadline is adopted families to learn about Jan. 26. The spring application deadline their Christmas wish lists. is March 30. “My experience with interview- President Michael Anderer encourages ing families for Adopt-a-Family prospective students to apply early. The has made me feel extremely Class of 2022 is projected to have 140 grateful. The families kept thank- students. The final deadline is geared ing me over and over again for toward students who have gone through taking their Christmas wish lists,” the Oakland public school lottery process Gutierrez explained. “One of the and are seeking alternatives to the result. families I interviewed, the mother The administration believes about half the told me she was very grateful for students will come from public schools. this program and that if it wasn’t “We’re trying to target families for whom for this opportunity, her little boys Catholic high school has not been acces- wouldn’t have presents to open sible,” Anderer said. on Christmas day. She told me At Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay how she had just arrived to this High School, financial barriers to Catholic country from Nicaragua a few education are lowered, because the stu- months ago and how her kids are dents participate in a work-study program slowly adjusting to life in the US; that offsets a portion of their tuition. The she said it hasn’t been easy and school is open to students from families there have been a lot of obstacles whose income falls below 75 percent such as language and tradition of the median income for the area. In differences.” the East Bay, the maximum qualifying Additionally, in the weeks lead- income is about $73,000 for a family ing up to Christmas, SJND faculty of four. and staff came together to sup- The work-study program drew interest port our colleague Mike Kamplain from both prospective students and their who collected Christmas gifts for SJND seniors Noah parents during open houses at the St. seven families displaced by the Whitley, top right, Elizabeth campus. “So many of the young Sonoma County wildfires this Ryan Jawad and people are interested in going to work and past October. Kamplain and his Noah Fong, below learning those skills,” Anderer said. “The family, whose Santa Rosa home help with the Adopt- parents are happy they will start to get was spared from the destruction, a-Family program. work experience.” know several families impacted The employment picture looks prom- by the fires. COURTESY PHOTOS ising, too, Anderer said, with commit- ments for jobs for all the prospective students. St. David School The school’s personalized learning “Where Faith & Knowledge Meet” curriculum drew attention, too. The impor- tance of meeting the student where he or • Open House • Silent Auction she is, and taking the student to becom- Jan. 28th, 12:00-2:00pm March 24th, 6:00pm ing agents of their own learning, Anderer • Financial Aid Info Night • Small Class Sizes said, was well received. 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Catholic School Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School St. Elizabeth Campus will open Educating Hearts, its doors July 5 for the summer bridge Minds and Spirits program. for over 50 years • Strong faith community rooted in Gospel values • Rigorous academic program • Dedicated and experienced staff • Individualized instruction in small group settings St. Leander School • Extended care before and after school 451 Davis Street, San Leandro • 510-351-4144 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 28, 2018 • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon School Mass at 9:00 a.m. Information packets available for PreK-7 Open House Saturday, January 27, 2018 2:00-4:00 PM • Both campuses Pre-K–8th Grade Information Fair Wednesday, Febuary 28, 2018 6:30-7:30 PM at our main school campus

1650 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579 For more information, visit (510) 357-2530 www.stfelicitas-school.org www.stleanderschool.org 18 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 22, 2018 The nuns who witnessed the life, death of Martin Luther King By Kevin Jones announcement of King’s death to prepare Catholic News Agency for riots they knew would result. WASHINGTON — This Martin Luther Three decades later, Klein met with King Jr. Day was the first without Sister King’s widow, Coretta Scott King, at a Mary Antona Ebo, the only black Catholic meeting of the Catholic Health Association nun who marched with civil rights leader Board in Atlanta where King was a keynote Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma, speaker. The Franciscan sister and the Alabama, in 1965. widow of the civil rights leader told each “I’m here because I’m a Negro, a nun, other how they had spent that night. a Catholic, and because I want to bear Klein said being present that night in witness,” Sister Mary Antona Ebo said 1968 was “indescribable.” to fellow demonstrators at a March 10, “You do what you got to do,” she said. 1965 protest attended by King. Ebo was, What’s the right thing to do? Hindsight? It in fact, the only African-American nun at was a privilege to be able to take care of the protest. him that night and to pray with him. Who The protest took place three days after would have ever thought that we would be

the “Bloody Sunday” clash, where police ANTHONY MESSENGER, CNS JOHN FEISTER/ST. that privileged?” attacked several hundred voting rights She said King’s life shows “to some Franciscan Sister Mary Antona Ebo, demonstrators with clubs and tear gas, extent one person can make a difference.” who risked her well-being to participate causing some severe injuries among the She wondered “how anybody could listen in the legendary 1965 civil rights protest non-violent marchers. BETTMAN/CORBIS/PBS, CNS to Dr. King and not be moved to work in Selma, Ala., died Nov. 11, 2017 at the She passed away Nov. 11, 2017 in toward breaking down these barriers.” Sarah Community in Bridgeton, Mo., at Franciscan Sister Mary Antona Ebo, is Bridgeton, Missouri at the age of 93, the Klein would serve as chairperson of age 93. She is pictured in a 2005 photo. pictured during the 1965 protest in Selma. St. Louis Review reported at the time. the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees, After the “Bloody Sunday” attacks, King back and finish the job.” in Memphis. At the time, it was a nursing overseeing support for health care. had called on church leaders from around Many of the injured had been treated school combined with a 400-bed hospital. Hofmeyer would work in the alliance’s the country to go to Selma. Archbishop at Good Samaritan Hospital, run by There, too, Catholic religious sisters archives. Last year both were living at Joseph E. Ritter of St. Louis had asked his Edmundite priests and the Sisters of played a role. the Provinciate at St. Francis Convent in archdiocese’s human rights commission to St. Joseph, the only Selma hospital that Sister Jane Marie Klein and Sister Anna Mishawaka, Indiana. send representatives, Ebo recounted to served blacks. Since their arrival in 1937, Marie Hofmeyer recounted their story to For her part, after Selma, Ebo would the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 2015. the Edmundites had faced intimidation and The Paper of Montgomery County Online go on to serve as a hospital administrator Ebo’s supervisor, also a religious threats from local officials, other whites, in January 2017. and a chaplain. sister, asked her whether she would and even the Ku Klux Klan, CNN reported. The Franciscan nuns had been walking In 1968 she helped found the National join a 50-member delegation of laymen, The injured demonstrators and their around the hospital grounds when they Black Sisters’ Conference. The woman Protestant ministers, rabbis, priests and supporters left the Selma church, with heard the sirens of an ambulance. One who had been rejected from several five white nuns. Ebo in front. They marched toward the of the sisters was paged three times, and Catholic nursing schools because of her Just before she left for Alabama, she courthouse, then blocked by state troopers they discovered that King had been shot race would serve in her congregation’s heard that a white minister who had trav- in riot gear. She and other demonstrators and taken to their hospital. leadership as it reunited with another eled to Selma, James Reeb, had been then knelt to pray the Our Father before The National Guard and local police Franciscan order, and she served as a severely attacked after he left a restaurant. they agreed to turn around. locked down the hospital for security rea- director of social concerns for the Missouri At the time, Ebo said, she wondered: “If Despite the violent interruption, the sons as doctors tried to save King. Catholic Conference. they would beat a white minister to death 57-mile march would draw 25,000 par- “We were obviously not allowed to go in She frequently spoke on civil rights on the streets of Selma, what are they ticipants. It concluded on the steps of the when they were working with him because topics. When controversy over a Ferguson, going to do when I show up?” state capitol in Montgomery, with King’s they were feverishly working with him,” Mo. police officer’s killing of Michael In Selma on March 10, she went to famous March 25 speech against racial Sister Jane Marie said. “But after they Brown, a black man, she led a prayer vigil. Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal prejudice. pronounced him dead we did go back into She thought the Ferguson protests were Church, joining local leaders and the “How long? Not long, because the arc the E.R. There was a gentleman as big as comparable to those of Selma. demonstrators who had been injured in of the moral universe is long, but it bends the door guarding the door and he looked “I mean, after all, if Mike Brown really did the clash. toward justice,” King said. at us and said ‘you want in?’ We said yes, swipe the box of cigars, it’s not the police- “They had bandages on their heads, King would be dead within three years. we’d like to go pray with him. So he let the man’s place to shoot him dead,” she said. teeth were knocked out, crutches, casts On a fateful April 4, 1968, he was shot by three of us in, closed the door behind us Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. on their arms. You could tell that they were an assassin at his Memphis hotel. and gave us our time.” Louis presided at her requiem Mass in freshly injured,” she told the Post-Dispatch. He had asked to be taken to a Catholic Hofmeyer recounted the scene in the November, saying in a statement “We will “They had already been through the battle hospital should anything happen to him, hospital room. “He had no chance,” she said. miss her living example of working for ground, and they were still wanting to go and he was taken to St. Joseph Hospital Klein said authorities delayed the justice in the context of our Catholic faith.”

A grand day for the Who was Solanus Casey? Catholic News Service Born in Oak Grove, Wisconsin, Bernard Francis extended Casey family Casey was the sixth of 16 children in the family of By Michele Jurich Irish immigrants Bernard James Casey and Ellen Staff writer Elizabeth Murphy. He enrolled at St. Francis High Ann Fitzgerald’s grandmother told her family that her School Seminary near Milwaukee in 1891, but because beloved brother, Father Solanus Casey, “was known of academic limitations, he was advised to consider beyond our family.” joining a religious order instead. Over the years, Fitzgerald, a parishioner at St. Mary After reflecting before a statue of Mary, he felt the Magdalen in Berkeley, would learn how far beyond the urging to “go to Detroit” and heeded this advice, joining family. She would learn, too, how big that family is as 350 the Capuchin order in 1897. He was given the religious cousins were among the 60,000 who crowded into Ford name Solanus. Field in Detroit for the beatification of the Capuchin friar Although he continued to struggle academi- whose humble service at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen cally, Father Casey was at last ordained in 1904 fed the masses in Detroit during the Great Depression. by Milwaukee Archbishop Sebastian G. Messmer More than 1,000 family members in the United States as a “simplex priest,” meaning he could celebrate and Ireland have been identified, Fitzgerald said. Mass but could not preach doctrinal sermons or “It was like every other family that has people who hear confessions. didn’t live in the immediate neighborhood,” Ann Fitzgerald He went to New York and served for two decades in recalled of her childhood. They kept in touch with letters, friaries and churches there and was transferred back to which were eagerly awaited and passed from sister to Detroit in 1924, where he began working as the porter, sister. or doorkeeper, of St. Bonaventure Monastery. He spent “My grandmother was a great correspondent,” his life in the service of people, endearing himself to Fitzgerald said. “Whenever there was an upset or a happy thousands who would seek his counsel. event, she wrote to her brother.” Father Casey co-founded the Capuchin Soup Fitzgerald recalled always knowing about her uncle. Kitchen in 1929 and today it serves the Detroit metro “He was just part of my life,” she said. area by providing food, clothing and human develop- “I did meet him,” she said, adding she recalled nothing ment programs to the people of the community. In of their lone meeting, when he came to the West Coast addition to preparing and serving up to 2,000 meals a “to retrieve his brother from the Philippines.” day, the facility has an emergency food pantry, service Each of the four Fitzgerald children was given the

center and a tutoring program for children. CNS CATHOLIC, JEFF KOWALSKY/MICHIGAN name Solanus or Bernard, his birth name, or took it at Its Earthworks Urban Farm harvests six tons of confirmation. Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron concelebrates produce from a 2½-acre organic farm. The Soup When she, her husband, their three surviving children, the beatification Mass of Blessed Solanus Casey Kitchen’s On the Rise Bakery assists individuals re- and college-student grandchildren — one carried a press Nov. 18 at Ford Field in Detroit. An image of Father entering society after being incarcerated or recovering credential from the University of Notre Dame — spent Casey is behind the archbishop. from substance abuse. In addition, the Capuchin Soup time with those 350 cousins in Detroit, she found “all of Kitchen’s Jefferson House — a 12-bed residential The Detroit Capuchins, whose work is funded pri- them had stories.” treatment facility — assists indigent males seeking to marily by donations, also operate the Solanus Casey “All of them had similar experiences,” she said. reclaim their lives from addiction. Center, which attracts 250,000 visitors a year. The extended Casey family ate pizza at the monastery where Blessed Solanus Casey had served as the porter. The next day, family members had prime seats for the The group connected with East Bay Sanctuary Sunday dinners for the homeless, acquiring the groceries beatification. Covenant to support migrants. They began, she said, needed to feed more than 100 guests twice a month. “I wish everybody could have been there,” Fitzgerald taking “rice and beans, furniture and bedding.” “People get involved because there’s a problem and said. Later, she was asked her if she’d like to watch the “The pleasure is ours,” she said of the parish commit- you can do something,” she said. Try not to focus on how video. She likened it to a home movie, “really very moving.” tee’s work with the migrant community. big the problem is, she said, or you may wind up doing Fitzgerald herself is drawn to work on the margins. She The committee is reaching out to the people who work nothing. chairs the Refugee Aid Committee at her parish, mostly at Golden Gate Fields. “They follow the horses the way Of Blessed Solanus Casey, she said, “He’s a channel because no one raised a hand when the former pastor people follow crops,” she said. Workers can use bicycles for grace.” was looking for a volunteer. to travel between barns. “I’ll do it for a while,” Fitzgerald said. She is also the shopper for the parish’s First and Fourth (Catholic News Service contributed to this report.) JANUARY 22, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 19

Catholics urged to Groups decry . . . Bishop Barber’s letter ignore rhetoric, help (Continued from Page 1.) Dear parishioners, Our Catholic Charities of East Bay current TPS recipients should be allowed I write to you today regarding the recommends all affected schedule a immigrants facing to stay because they have built families recent decision by the Trump adminis- legal screening to identify potential deportation and are firmly rooted in the U.S. and local tration to rescind Temporary Protective remedies. Their services are pro- faith communities. Status (TPS) for approximately 200,000 vided by Board of Immigration Appeals NEW YORK (CNS) — Catholics Strong Salvadoran communities exist at El Salvadorans living in the United accredited representatives and licensed have a responsibility to look past the parishes in the Diocese of Oakland, includ- States: immigration attorneys. People seeking noisy rhetoric of the current debate ing St. Louis Bertrand and St. Elizabeth in This action by help should dial 510-768-3100 or visit on immigration and answer the “cry of Oakland and St. Mark Parish in Richmond. our president is www.cceb.org/our-services/immigration- the poor” by engaging with individuals Oakland Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, heartbreaking. I am legal-services. facing deportation. in a letter to the faithful, called the presi- particularly troubled Cristina Hernandez of the Diocese of That was the focus of a National dent’s decision “heartbreaking.” we are disrupting Oakland Office for Life and Justice, 510- Migration Week discussion Jan. 11 He encouraged those personally affect- the lives of people 267-8379 or chernandez@oakdiocese. at the Church of St. Francis Assisi in ed by the ruling to seek assistance from who immigrated org, can assist with more information New York examining the plight of indi- Catholic Charities of the East Bay and from here legally under and ways people can be involved. viduals affected by President Donald the diocesan Office of Life and Justice. an order signed Pope Francis reminded us in his Trump’s Jan. 25, executive order on Bishop Barber He had words for the rest of the faith- by President Bush message for the World Day of Migrants, deportation. Presenters discussed ful: “I encourage all of us to join efforts in in 2001. They are upstanding citizens which is ironically Jan. 14, “Our shared practical actions to extend Christian seeking a better solution to this situation. who, every 18 months, pay to undergo response may be articulated by four charity and seek justice. National Please also contact your senator and rep- a required vetting process to keep their verbs: to welcome, to protect, to promote Migration Week began Jan. 7 and resentative. We believe all people have the permit active. They are homeowners, and to integrate.” ended with the World Day of Migrants right to migrate to protect their lives and hard workers, and taxpayers whose I encourage all of us to join efforts in and Refugees Jan. 14. “We’re talking their families. children are U.S. citizens. They are seeking a better solution to this situation. about being correct with our faith “While the Church recognizes the right contributing to the communities in which Please also contact your senator and response as Christians. Are detention of nations to regulate their borders, this they live here in the U.S., and supporting representative. We believe all people and deportation the right solutions?” right must be exercised with mercy and their family members who stayed behind have the right to migrate to protect Franciscan Father Julian Jagudilla justice and balanced with immigrants’ in El Salvador, a country still unstable their lives and their families. While the asked the participants. “Are we here rights to human dignity and life.” and rocked by violence. Church recognizes the right of nations for our interests or the interests of the Other Catholic bishops and organi- More than 190,000 US-born children to regulate their borders, this right must people we serve?” Father Jagudilla, zations have expressed concern that have at least one parent who will lose be exercised with mercy and justice director of the Migrant Center at St. Salvadorans would be forced to return to legal status due to the administration’s and balanced with immigrants’ rights to Francis of Assisi since 2012, detailed a socially unstable country that is ravaged decision. Going back to a dangerous human dignity and life. routes to legal immigration and said by gangs and has been designated by environment could have fatal conse- Sincerely, there are more than 12 million people various organizations as one of the most quences; if they choose to stay and The Most Reverend who face removal from the United dangerous places in the world and one lose immigration status they will be at Michael C. Barber, SJ States because of an irregular or not equipped to absorb such a large-scale immediate risk of deportation. Bishop of Oakland precarious immigration status. repatriation. “From our experience working with the Catholic Church and other local partners said Catholic Relief Services in a state- children of Salvadoran families. fails to address how it makes the United in El Salvador, the Salvadoran government ment released shortly after the decision “This is yet another ill-conceived deci- States any safer to expel people who does not have adequate humanitarian was announced. sion by an administration that ignores have been living and working legally as capacity to receive, protect or integrate A big concern for Catholic organiza- the immense contributions to our country valued residents of our country. Instead of back into society safely this many people,” tions and leaders is the 192,000 U.S.-born by immigrants and that has lost sight of withdrawing their protections, our govern- the United States’ long history as a safe ment should welcome these long-term, haven for people who flee danger abroad,” settled members of our communities and said Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Orange, find ways to give them a permanent path chairman of the board of the Maryland- to residency.” Senior Homecare based Catholic Legal Immigration The Center for Migration Studies in ® Network, Inc. New York said 88 percent of Salvadoran By Angels “By terminating TPS for El Salvador, TPS beneficiaries are employed, many hundreds of thousands of people, includ- are homeowners and typically have lived ® We Care Every Day, In Every Way ing U.S. citizen children and extended fam- in the U.S. for 21 years. Returning them Experienced senior care for total peace of mind. ily, will be faced with wrenching decisions to El Salvador would be “destabilizing,” Bathing Assistance • Dressing Assistance • Grooming • Errands about how to proceed with their lives,” said Donald Kerwin, the center’s executive Friendly Companionship • Flexible Hourly Care • Respite Care for Families Bishop Vann said. “The administration director, said in a statement. Shopping • Live-in Care • Medication Reminders • Light Housekeeping

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she helped establish the De Paul Women’s Sister Claire Herlihy, OP Resource Center, which became a critical Sister Claire Herlihy, a longtime educa- lifeline for women and children in Vallejo. tor who was formerly known as Sister M. As a member of her congregation, she was Bartholomew, died Dec. 29 at Our Lady well known for both her keen humor and of Lourdes Convent in San Rafael. She deep faith. She believed that her vocation was 89 and had been to religious life was “fulfilling God’s plan a Dominican Sister in my life.” of San Rafael for 64 Survivors include her sisters, Jan years. Castillo and Jean Worton, their spouses Born in San and children. Francisco, her family The funeral Mass was held Jan. 9 at the moved to El Cerrito Dominican Sisters Center in San Rafael. where she was gradu- Burial followed at St. Dominic Cemetery in PHOTO ated from El Cerrito Benicia. A memorial Mass was held Jan. High School. After 18 at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Vallejo. graduating with a bachelor’s degree from OURTESY

C Dominican College, she entered the Msgr. James Erwin Cain convent and received the name Sister Msgr. James Erwin Cain, an Oakland Siblings received a gift of bicycles through Oakland Catholic Worker’s Christmas Bartholomew. native who was instrumental in the devel- Gift Program. Sister Herlihy spent 30 years in edu- opment of the Diocese of Stockton, died cation as a teacher and principal. In the June 9, 2017. He was 97. Diocese of Oakland she served as principal Born in Oakland in 1919, Msgr. Cain at St. Michael School in Livermore, from was ordained to the priesthood for the Oakland Catholic Worker September 1966 to June 1973, and as a Archdiocese of San Francisco in June teacher at St. Leander School in San Leandro 1950. In the East Bay he served as from September 1973 to January 1975. She associate pastor of St. Ambrose Parish also served in schools in San Francisco, in Berkeley from 1950 to 1953. He later program builds bridges Benicia, Reno, Monterey and Vallejo. served in parishes in Sonoma, San Rafael By Tom Webb Sister Herlihy also spent many years and Lodi before he was incardinated to Special to The Catholic Voice Learn more serving her congregation as the director the newly created Diocese of Stockton Elementary school children purchas- of personnel and as a member of two in 1962. He went on to serve in various ing gifts for a Latin American migrant Oakland Catholic Worker leadership teams. A quiet person, she was positions in the diocese including chancel- family. A Cambodian refugee receives P.O. Box 19277 full of ideas and the strength to put them lor, superintendent of schools, director of presents for her family. A small but lively Oakland, CA 94619 into action, often saying to others, “We can cemeteries and vicar general. choir comprised of St. Elizabeth Church 510-533-7375 do it!” according to the obituary issued by The funeral Mass was held June 16 at members entertains gift recipients with [email protected] her community. the Cathedral of the Annunciation, followed Latin American Christmas songs. A Muslim She was committed to serving the by the Rite of Committal at San Joaquin www.oaklandcatholicworker.org couple share in Christmas joy. Salvadoran needs of those with little means. In 2001 Cemetery, both in Stockton. migrant family guests of the Catholic Worker volunteer to help distribute gifts to Minnerath. After moving to Oakland in other families. Gift recipients sign thank- August, Minnerath embraced the planning you cards to church, school and non-profit and execution of the Christmas gift pro- donors. gram with good spirit, boundless energy Such was the spirit Dec. 10 when St. and hard work. Commenting on the pro- Paschal Baylon Parish hosted the Oakland gram she observed, “It was heart-warming Catholic Worker’s Annual Christmas to see the joy and connectedness that gift program. Longstanding supporters this event brought to all those involved. I of the Catholic Worker Christmas pro- really do believe our community is stronger OICE gram including the Catholic Community because of programs like this — programs of Pleasanton, St. Joseph Basilica, St. that embrace the diversity of our com- Joseph Notre Dame High School and munity and bring people from all walks of V ATHOLIC St. Philip Neri Elementary School were life together for moments of sharing and joined this year by members of Most Holy celebration. It was a large project, but see- Rosary and St. Albert the Great parishes, ing the smiles on everyone’s faces made pupils and faculty at St. Felicity Elementary all of the work well worth it!” URICH/THE C School, Buena Vista United Methodist The families were selected from among

Church, University Lutheran Chapel, those who participate in the weekly ICHELE J Teamsters Local 70 and Kids Bike Lane. Thursday food distribution hosted by the M Additionally, several individuals pur- Oakland Catholic Worker with support A bit of Notre Dame comes to California chased gifts for families. A touch of from the Alameda County Community holiday merriment was provided by Clowns Food Bank. This past year the Catholic The Undertones, the men’s a cappella singing group from the University Without Borders, an international nonprofit Worker distributed food to nearly 15,000 of Notre Dame, left the minus-zero temperatures of the East and Midwest that entertains children in refugee camps families with the assistance of the Food behind, and found a warm welcome in Dublin, the first stop on their winter around the world. 165 families with a Bank, which provided more than 400 concert tour. There was also a performance at St. Isidore Church, Danville. total of 450 children benefited from the tons of fresh produce and groceries. The “I didn’t think there was Christmas in California,” quipped one singer, who generosity of Catholic Worker supporters food program complements the primary hails from Vermont. “You don’t have snow.” Californian Ike Okorno, a Serra and staff. ministry of the OCW which is hosting High School graduate from San Mateo, was among the soloists who wowed Much credit for organizing this proj- and accompanying newly-arrived Latin the crowd of young and old. ect goes to OCW staff member Molly American migrant families. Classified Advertisements • 510-419-1081 The Catholic Voice next edition: FebruAry 5 • Deadline: JAnuAry 26

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at Santa Sabina Retreat, 25 Magnolia Ave., San u New eVeNTs Rafael. Devi Mathieu leads a gentle, contempla- Mission Organ tive practice of listening and singing the music Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 concert Feb. 3 of Hildegard. Suggested donation: $10-$20. January Term Theater Performance: Puss n’ Boots. Information: 415-457-7727 or www.santasabina- At Saint Mary’s College, LeFevre Theatre, 1928 Saint Mission San Jose, 43300 Mission center.org. Mary’s Road, Moraga. Comedy, audience participation Blvd., Fremont will host “Batalla and a positive message about being yourself in this Feb. 8 to 11 musical. Free parking next to Syufy Hall. $8 morning de Organos” a free organ concert featuring the Rosales Opus 14 organ Falling in Love Across Faiths — Retreat with performances, $12 evening performances ($8 SMCC John Philip Newell. At Santa Sabina Center, 25 students). For dates and times: https://www.stmarys- on Feb. 3. Ronald McKean will perform Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. Information: 415-457- ca.edu/pussnboots or 925-631-4670. organ pieces that depict a military 7727 or www.santasabinacenter.org. battle: advance, retreat, burial and Saturday, Feb. 10 victory… all prominent in the Spanish Feb. 17, March 10, April 21 All Saints School Crab Feed. 5 to 10 p.m. at Zaballos 17th century mind. Also featured will Ronald McKean Engaging the Heart Workshops. 9 a.m. to 4 Family Gymnasium, 22870 Second St., Hayward. p.m. at Vallombrosa Retreat, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Proceeds benefit the All Saints School Theater Co. be secular and sacred organ pieces imitating birds, whistles, drums and Menlo Park. A minimum of 12 couples is required. and this year’s performance of “Bye Bye Birdy.” Tickets: $250 cost per couple includes lunch. $50 at ascshayward.org or 510-582-1910. singing. McKean will give a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. to explain how the Sunday, Feb. 11 Rosales organ, one of only three in the u TAiZÉ “Lively Joint. Joyful Life” Seminar on latest treat- U.S., authentically renders the music ment options for osteoarthritis. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at (An ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer in style of this period. The ensuing simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship

St. Joseph Parish, 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont. PHOTOS Dr. Alexander Sah, orthopedic surgeon,) invited 7:30 p.m. church concert will be and veneration of the cross.) by the St. Joseph Cancer Support Group, will followed by a reception with wine, hors have Q&A and 1:1 consultation after his seminar.. d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages will Friday, Jan. 26 Details: www.saintjosephmsj.org/sjcancer or email OURTESY 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., follow in the historic setting of the Old C [email protected]. Mission museum. Rosales organ Alameda. Every fourth Friday, (every third Friday in November and December). Information: www. Saturday, Feb. 17 facebook.com/TaizeOnTheIsland. ICF East Bay District Annual Crab Feed. 6 p.m. Manor Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. at St. Philip Neri/O’Brien Hall, 3112 Van Buren St., u euchArisTic 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Friday, Feb. 16 Alameda. Tickets: $50. Raffle baskets to bid on and 8 to 9 p.m. third Fridays at the Dominican Sisters Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. a card raffle. Reservations: contact Fran LaTorre, of Mission San Jose Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, ADOrATiON 510-522-0181. 510-887-1509 by Feb. 10. Fremont. Information: Teresa Schmidt, 510-933-6366. Date Night. 6:30 p.m. in the large hall at St. Michael Perpetual Parish, 326 Maple St., Livermore. All married and First Saturdays St. John the Baptist Divine Mercy Adoration Immediately following 8:30 a.m. Mass until Sunday, Feb. 18 engaged couples are invited. Dinner will be served. Chapel, 11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510- 3:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Mullen 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Resurrection Church, 399 Bring a snack to share. A special guest couple will share 230-4325; [email protected]. Commons Library, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Ecumenical services the story of their faith. Register via email at stmichael- Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Walnut Creek. 925-939-7911. held the third Sunday of the month at different sites. [email protected], or call Karen, 925-784-6668. 510-797-1660. St. Michael Parish, 458 Maple St. at Fourth Every last Saturday Wednesday, Feb. 21 St., Livermore. To schedule: Adoration@ Immediately after 7 p.m. Spanish Mass; ends with u suPPOrT Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age. 7 p.m. StMichaelLivermore.com. benediction at 9 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 837 at Corpus Christi school gymnasium, One Estates Tennent Ave., Pinole. 510-741-4900. GrOuPs Drive, Piedmont. Documentary showing about the biggest parenting issue of our time. Free, but reserve Daily a space by registering at: tinyurl.com/corpus-screen. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Agnes Parish, 3966 Tuesday, Jan. 30 Chestnut Ave., Concord. u eVeNTs Healing the Heart Grief Workshop. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, Concord. Six-week grief workshop. Information /reg- u 1313 A St., Antioch. 925-757-4020. Jan. 26 to 28 leNTeN St. Bonaventure’s Womens Christian Fellowship istration: Helene Billeci at 925-686-4870. There is no 24th Annual Retreat. At St. Clare’s Retreat Center. cost to attend but registration is required by Jan. 23. sPiriTuAliTY Monday to Thursday Cost is $225 per person. Registration flyers avail- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., St. Felicitas Church Chapel able on the St. Bonaventure Church website. (inside St. Joseph Center/Office), 1662 Manor Feb. 13 to March 27 Feb. 9 to March 16 Contact Clare at 925-529-7675. Christ the King Grief Support Workshop. 7 to 9 Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. Lenten Scripture Study with Father Charles p.m. Tuesdays at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1965 Talley, OFM. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at San Damiano Saturday, Jan. 27 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette. This seven-week Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Father Monday to Saturday, program creates a safe and welcoming space for Charles will discuss the Sunday readings of Lent in Dominican Study Day with Sister Margaret Mayce, OP. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dominican Center, those experiencing the pain that comes with the advance of when they will be heard at Mass. Cost First Friday death of a loved one. Registration deadline is Feb. of $5 per session and optional lunch is available 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 9:30 43326 Mission Circle (entrance off Mission Tierra), a.m. to midnight every First Friday at Our Lady of Fremont. Topic: Think Globally, Act Locally: Leave 6. Information/registration: Kate Neal at 510-267- for $15. Information/registration: www.sandamiano. 8339 or [email protected]. org or 925-837-9141, ext. 315. Good Counsel Chapel, 2500 Bermuda Ave., San No One Behind.” How can local communities and Leandro. 510-614-2765. the Dominican family work to empower women? RSVP by Jan. 19 at http://bit.ly/2018StudyDay or Thursday, Feb. 15 Wednesday, Feb. 28 dial 510-933-6360. Catholic Divorced Widowed Separated of Contra Lent Through the Arts. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Mondays Costa Support Group. 7 p.m. third Thursdays at St. School of Applied Theology, St. Albert’s Priory, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the chapel at St. Francis of Super Bowl Crab Feed Party. 6 p.m. at St. Assisi Church, 860 Oak Grove Ave., Concord. Bonaventure Parish, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. 5890 Birch Court, Oakland. Presented by Kathy Contact Joan S. at 925-939-1007. Coffey, this class will explore visual arts, literature 925-682-5447. Includes a live and silent auction and door prizes. and music in a context of beauty, where no interpre- Wear your favorite team apparel. Tickets are $50 tation is wrong. Cost: $95. To register go to http:// Mondays, Tuesdays, per person and can be purchased in the church Third Wednesdays www.satgtu.org/course-offerings or 510-652-1651. foyer after masses, the office or by contacting Military Peer Support Group. 7 to 8 p.m. in the Continuing Education Units are available. Thursdays, Fridays Mike Farnham 925-672-3422 or 925-766-2864. rectory at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the convent chapel; and 2 to Sponsor: St. Bonaventure Knights of Columbus, Pleasanton. Veterans share life challenges and 9 p.m. in the church on Wednesdays at St. Bede Council 6038. opportunities. Contact: Dom Pietro at 925-462- u Parish, 26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward. 510-782- Moreau Catholic High School Booster Club’s 4665 or [email protected]. sPiriTuAliTY 2171. 49th annual Dinner and Auction, and All-You- Can-Eat Fresh Crab Feed. 5 to11 p.m. in the Ivaldi Thursdays Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5 Student Center and Main Gym, 27170 Mission Weekly meditation groups in the John Main, Mondays, Wednesdays Widows/widowers grief support group. 5 p.m. 12:45 to 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Blvd., Hayward. Dining, auctions, raffles. Tickets at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Fairview OSB, tradition. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays in online at moreaucatholic.org/crabfeedCV18. the Keeley Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Ave., Brentwood. Information: Sandy Heinisch, 925- 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Claire La Scola, 513-3412 or [email protected]. 925-447-9800 or [email protected]. Tuesdays Jan. 27, 28, Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11 Parents Who Have Lost a Child Grief Support 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. benediction in Mary’s Chapel at African American Celebration Series at St. Group. At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6 St. Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland. Columba Church. 4 p.m. on Saturdays, 8 and Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Information: Sandy 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sundays at 6401 San Heinisch, 925-513-3412 or [email protected]. Men of St. Joseph meeting. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays Pablo Ave., Oakland. Jan. 27 and 28: Rev. Deborah in Ourspace room, at St. Mary of the Immaculate First Tuesdays L. Johnson, Inner Light Center, Soquel and St. Conception Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut 7 to 8 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration in Vietnamese, at Columba Mass Gospel Workshop; Feb. 3 and u cfcs eVeNTs Creek. Information: michaelgallagher1025@ St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. 4: Father Bryan Massingale, professor of theol- AND Grief MiNisTrY outlook.com. 510-522-0181. ogy, Fordham University; Feb. 10 and 11: Bishop Fernand Cheri II, OFM, vicar general, auxiliary suPPOrT GrOuPs Jan. 23, Feb. 13, 27 Wednesdays bishop, Archdiocese of New Orleans. Information: Presented by the Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Fil/Am ministry. 7:30 p.m. second and fourth 6 to 7 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; visit https://stcolumba-oak.com/ or 510-654-7600. Services Grief Ministries, Diocese of Oakland.Sessions Tuesdays, St. Clement Parish Center, 750 Calhoun Confessions: 6 to 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph the are open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. St., Hayward. Simon Medrano, 510-303-2965. Worker Church, 1640 Addison St., Berkeley. Sunday, Jan. 28 510-843-2244; www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org. Seminar on Cutting-Edge Cancer Research. Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. David of Wales Church, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont. u cfcs eVeNTs Perpetual Help Devotion Baclaran format. 5641 Esmond Ave., Richmond. 510-237-1531. The Mary Kay Foundation Seminar, sponsored by Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m. after last morning Mass, the St. Joseph Cancer Support Group, Fremont, will Feb. 3 and 4 Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 3155 Thursdays, Fridays, feature two speakers: Jiangbin Ye, assistant profes- Parish Outreach — Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point. 925-550-0679. sor of Stanford Radiation Oncology, and Patricia Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Information: 510-797-1660. Saturdays Picard, The Mary Kay Foundation Ambassador. Mondays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to Details: www.saintjosephmsj.org/sjcancer or u Rosary in Spanish. 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish 3 p.m. Saturdays at St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. email [email protected]. Grief wOrkshOP Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. 925-891-8900. scheDule 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to midnight Wednesdays Fridays, midnight Fridays to 8 a.m. Saturdays, u reTreATs Thursday, Feb. 8 Meditation of the next Sunday Gospel and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Why Does It Hurt So Much? 2 p.m. (second Coronilla in Spanish. 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Ave., Brentwood. 925-634-4154. Jan. 26 to 28 Thursdays) at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2540 Church Parish Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. Franciscan Spirituality Retreat with Father Lane, San Pablo. Call 510-234-2012 for further Thursdays, First Saturdays Larry Gosselin, OFM. At San Damiano Retreat, information. First Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Cost is $215 (shared Why Does It Hurt So Much? 7 p.m. (second Catholic Men’s Night. 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the (first Saturdays), St. Isidore Church, 440 La room) or $245 (private room). Information/registra- Thursdays) at Sorensen Chapel, 1140 ‘B’ Street, Immaculate Conception Parish, 2039 Mt. Diablo Gonda Way, Danville. 925-837-2122. tion: go to www.sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, Hayward. Call 510-581-1234 for further information. Blvd., Walnut Creek. Adoration, Confession and ext.315. rosary for men. Food and drink follow. Contact: Fridays Tuesday, Feb. 13 [email protected]. Noon to 5 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Jan. 26 to 28 Why Does It Hurt So Much? 7 p.m. (second 606 Mellus St., Martinez. 925-324-3589. Healing & Wholeness Retreat with Tom Gorham. Tuesdays) at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery; Thursdays 1 to 8 p.m. at St. Monica Church, 1001 Camino At San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette. Call 925-932- Holy Hour for Vocations. 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Pablo, Moraga. 925-376-6900. Danville. Cost is $215 (shared room) or $245 0900 for further information. Parish, 37891 Second St., Fremont. 510-790-3207. (private room). Information/registration: go to www. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext.315. 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg. 925-439-6404. First Thursdays Next Voice: February 5. Submis sions Holy Hour-First Thursday (or Thursday before first Tuesday, Feb. 6 by January 24 to Carrie McClish, 2121 Friday.) 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1219 First Fridays Journaling as a Spiritual Practice with Nancy 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, 3100 Harrison St., Suite 100, Oakland, CA Excelsior Ave., Oakland. Every Thursday before the Burchett. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Damiano Van Buren St., Alameda. 510-373-5200. 94612; [email protected] (text/ First Friday is a day of special prayer for the new Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. $40 cost vocations to the priesthood and religious life and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Raymond Church, 11555 includes lunch. Information/registration: go to www. photos); phone 510-419-1074; or by for our priests, religious, deacons and seminarians. Shannon Ave., Dublin. sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext.315. fax at 510-893-4734. 510-482-0596. 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Music of Hildegard of Bingen. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 22 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE fOruM JANUARY 22, 2018 vanTage poinTs ‘God’s power and love will eventually make all things well’ By Rev. Ron Rolheiser, OMI Let me quote Julian in the original (the There’s a line in the writings of Julian of Middle English within which she wrote): Norwich, the famous 14th-century mystic “Jesus, in this vision informed me of all that and perhaps the first theologian to write I needed answered by this word and said: in English, which is endlessly quoted ‘Sinne is behovely, but alle shalle be wele, by preachers, poets and writers: “But all and alle shalle be wele, and all manner of shall be well, and all shall be well, and thing shalle be wele.” all manner of things shall be well.” It’s her She shares that Jesus says sin is signature teaching. “behovely.” In Middle English, behovely We all have an has these connotations: “useful,” “advanta- intuitive grasp of what geous,” “necessary.” In her vision, sin, evil that means. It’s our and suffering are ultimately advantageous basis for hope. In the and even necessary in bringing us to end, the good will tri- deeper meaning and greater happiness. umph. But the phrase (Not unlike what we sing in our great takes on added mean- Easter hymn: “O happy fault, O necessary ing when it’s seen in its sin of Adam.”) original context. What What Julian wants us to draw out from Rev. Rolheiser was Julian trying to this is not the idea that sin and evil are say when she coined that phrase? of little consequence but rather that God, She was struggling with the problem being so unimaginable in love and power, of evil, sin and suffering: Why does God is able to draw good out of evil, happiness allow them? If God is both all-loving and out of suffering and redemption out of sin all-powerful what possible explanation can in ways that we cannot yet grasp. there be for the fact that God lets us suf- This is Julian’s answer to the question: fer, lets us sin and lets evil be present all Why does God allow evil? She answers over the world? Why didn’t God create a by not answering because, in essence, no world without sin, where we would all be adequate answer can ever be imagined. perfectly happy from birth onwards? Rather, she sets the question into a theol- Julian had heard enough sermons in ogy of God within which, beyond what we church to know the standard apologetic can imagine at present and beyond what answer for that, namely, that God allows theology can really account for, God’s it because God gave us the great gift of power and love will eventually make all freedom. With that comes the inevitability things well, dry every tear, redeem every of sin and all its sad consequences. evil, erase every bad memory, unfreeze That’s a valid answer, though one that’s every cold heart and turn every manner often seen as too abstract to offer much of suffering into happiness. There’s even consolation to us when we are suffering. a hint in this that the final triumph of God But Julian, despite being a loyal daughter will be to empty hell itself so that, indeed, of the church and having been schooled in absolutely every manner of being will be that answer, doesn’t go there. She offers well. something different. In a subsequent vision, Julian received For her, God allows evil, sin and suffer- a five-fold assurance from God that God ing because God will use them in the end may, can, will, and shall make all things to create for everyone a deeper mode of well and we ourselves will see it. happiness than they would have experi- All of this is predicated of course on a enced if sin, evil and suffering hadn’t been particular concept of God. The God that PHOTO POLIPHILO/COURTESY there. In the end, these negatives will work Julian of Norwich invites us to believe in A statue of St. Julian of Norwich by David Holgate at the west front of Norwich toward creating some deeper positives. (Continued on Page 23.) Cathedral, England.

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Gerald Coleman’s article “Recreational mari- engage in an open exchange of opinions and con- juana: Pleasure, panacea, poison” (Forum, Jan. 8) one cerns in a climate of respect and civil discourse. can replace the word “marijuana” with “alcohol” and make The opinions expressed are those of the writers, means to be Catholic similar (even stronger) arguments against the use and and not necessarily of the Catholic Voice or the By Beth Griffin legalization of alcohol, and yet the Church does not take Catholic News Service a stance against alcohol legalization and recreational Diocese of Oakland. While a full spectrum of opin- NEW YORK — American Catholic women are increas- usage. In fact, the church makes alcohol a key symbol ions will sometimes include those which dissent ingly disengaged from the church although they remain in the Mass. from Church teaching or contradict the natural affiliated and say helping the poor and receiving the So it seems hypocritical to denounce one and not the moral law, it is hoped that this forum will help our Eucharist are the most important aspects of what it means other, especially when one (marijuana) has actual medical to be Catholic. readers to understand better others’ thinking on benefits while the other (alcohol) is responsible for liver, They also have the potential to turn the tide in the heart and brain diseases, not to mention negative social critical issues facing the Church. 2018 mid-term elections, according to a nationwide survey impacts like divorce, violence and drunken driving. released Jan. 16 by America magazine, a Jesuit-owned After all, I don’t think marijuana was responsible for publication. 88,000 deaths annually like excessive use of alcohol was Historical distortions The online survey of 1,508 self-identified Catholic between 2006-2010 (per the CDC). Jim McCrea (Forum, Dec. 11) angrily disdains two women was commissioned by America Media and con- So, before the church takes a moral high ground against Nov. 20 Forum letters as “unabashed nonsense,” then ducted in August 2017 by the Center for Applied Research marijuana, I suggest it first examine its stance on alcohol. sidesteps their core arguments. in the Apostolate and the GfK Group. Chris Jue One of the earlier submissions disputed the notion of The survey was offered in English and Spanish and Pleasanton Jesus as a Democrat, i.e., membership in “the party of the margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2.5 per- slavery, perversion and abortion.” That letter then empha- centage points. Using survey and data from the U.S. sized Catholic teaching on contraception and abortion. Census Bureau, CARA estimates that there are 37.3 McCrea ignores those latter two issues, instead million Catholic females in the United States, of whom Opened Pandora’s Box peddling a distorted digest of slavery and voting rights, 28.8 million are adults. Rev. Gerald Coleman’s essay (Forum, Jan. 8) is “spot attempting to indict the Founders while applauding The survey showed that while the overwhelming major- on.” I am afraid the states that have approved recreational Democrats. ity of U.S. Catholic women believe in God (98 percent), marijuana have opened a Pandora’s Box that left them The Constitution’s original enumeration of enslaved the numbers of those who attend Mass or participate in with nothing but the hope that all will be under control. blacks as three-fifths persons in apportioning the sacrament of reconciliation are dwindling. Younger Unfortunately, the experience of the states that did so Congressional representation? Without that remediable Catholic women are the least likely to attend Mass. earlier have found it to be almost impossible. Much like 1787 compromise, no federal Constitution was then Seventeen percent of millennial respondents attend week- the Roe v. Wade decision on abortion, it will lead to more achievable. ly Mass, compared to 24 percent of all Catholic women. and ever more heartbreak and harm. Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican president, “This research is a real wake-up call for the Catholic Our nation appears to be slowly sinking into a nation issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Republicans Church to focus harder on its millennial outreach and to with few restraints on evil and may continue to an end as then passed the 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments, prohibit- engage them in new and creative ways,” said Kerry Weber, did the once all-powerful Roman Empire. ing slavery, ratifying citizenship for American-born and executive editor of America. Only God can lead us to change, but too many do not naturalized individuals and establishing voting rights A perceived lack of female role models, especially see that, nor care. regardless of race. among the church’s visible leadership, is an impediment Cliff Wiesner Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland and Woodrow to further engagement, according to the survey. Six out Concord Wilson, the three Democrat presidents between Lincoln of 10 Catholic women would welcome the ordination of and Franklin Roosevelt, were overt racists (as was women to the permanent diaconate and 21 percent more Planned Parenthood foundress Margaret Sanger). said they may support female deacons but want to learn And FDR himself? For starters, read “The New Deal more first. Marijuana poison? as Raw Deal for Blacks in Segregated Communities,” Pope Francis appointed a commission in 2016 to study I’m sorry Rev. Gerald Coleman (Forum, Jan. 8) did (Washington Post, May 25). the history of the women as deacons in the early church not defend the Catholic Church in his column. The same The 19th Amendment (women’s suffrage)? 1924’s and the possibility of allowing women to serve the church federal government that declares marijuana “poison” Indian Citizenship Act? Republicans initiated and passed today as deacons. promotes same-sex marriages and unlimited abortions. those measures. Most respondents said the priests in their parish “do This wicked government now encourages euthanasia. 1965’s Voting Rights Act? Yes, a Democratic Congress a good job” of including women in various aspects of The same people who promote contraception cover up and president enacted it. But a larger percentage of parish life. Fewer said “yes, definitely” that priests do that the contraceptives are a real poison. There is a risk Republican than Democrat legislators supported it. And a good job of including women on parish councils (50 of hypertension and cancer from them. Why didn’t Father as even MSNBC noted, in 2014: Lyndon Johnson was percent), in lay ministry positions (49 percent), and in the Coleman warn against contraceptives? a civil rights hero [publicly]. But also a racist [privately]. decision-making of the parish (45 percent). Ten percent The anti-marijuana campaign began years ago as a Politics drove Johnson’s seeming civil rights heroism. said they had personally experienced sexism within the way to fill up the jails and to promote drugs more dan- Daniel Moynihan, then assistant Labor Secretary, had Catholic Church. gerous than marijuana. These same wicked people have prepared 1965’s report on “The Negro Family,” observing Adding more women to positions of leadership requires done nothing while millions in the Mideast have been that indices of “family pathology, divorce, separation and the church to de-couple power and the priesthood, subjected to chemical weapons and genocide over the desertion, female family head, children in broken homes according to America’s editor-in-chief, Jesuit Father Matt last decades. and illegitimacy” showed urban blacks already deeply in Malone. Richard Trevors trouble. “The church needs to ask whether every nonsacra- Hercules Black family disintegration had generated a startling mental leadership role currently held by a priest needs increase in welfare dependency, and devastatingly high to be held by a priest. If not, then these positions should rates of illiteracy, unemployment and violent crime. be open to laypeople and the appointment of women to Warning of a multi-generational “tangle of pathology,” such positions should be a priority,” he said. Kill letters section Moynihan recommended new family-strengthening ini- It is my opinion that the Letters published in the Forum tiatives. Section of The Voice should be discontinued. But HEW bureaucrats, enraged “feminists,” race hus- The letters published may create some entertaining tlers, welfare profiteers and other Democrats condemned reading and may sell some papers, but I think the letters Moynihan’s report. So President Johnson, who’d intended ‘God’s power . . . just help to polarize Church members. the report as a White House Civil Rights Conference (Continued from Page 22.) Many times in the Mass unity is encouraged. The let- keynote, instead suppressed it. is a God who is precisely beyond our imagination both in ters do not help unity, just the opposite. Today, 54 years and $25 trillion into Johnson’s bally- power and in love. Any God we can imagine is incapable of And, because many writers do not know their faith, hooed “War on Poverty,” the 24 percent black illegitimacy making all manner of being well (as many atheistic critics their comments are misleading and just cause more rate Moynihan lamented in 1965 has tripled, with propor- have already pointed out). This is not just true in terms confusion as to what is acceptable Christian behavior. tionate aggravation of the pathological effects. of trying to imagine God’s power, it’s particularly true in Richard Jarrett So nowadays, vote-buying Democrats effectively terms of trying to imagine God’s love. It’s unimaginable San Ramon perpetuate attitudinal and destructive behavioral enslave- in our present human condition to picture anyone, God or ment, on the “welfare” plantation. human, who cannot be offended, is incapable of anger, The Nixonian “Southern Strategy? See, e.g.,”The Myth holds nothing against anyone no matter what evil he or of the Southern Strategy” (New York Times Magazine, she may have perpetrated, and who (as Julian describes Dec. 10, 2006). God) is completely relaxed and has a face like a marvel- Want to write? McCrea also scorns the letter that questioned Barack ous symphony. The God of our imagination, re-enforced Contributions to Reader’s Forum should be limit ed Obama’s alleged Christianity. But he disregards the by certain false interpretations of scripture, does get to 250 words. Letters must be signed and must evidence presented, including Obama’s lack of concern offended, does get angry, does take vengeance and does in clude the writer’s address and phone number for about “infanticide as state senator, his repeated lies meet sin with wrath. Such a God is incapable of making verification purposes. All letters are subject to promoting Obamacare, abortion inducing drugs and the all manner of things well. But such a God is also not the editing. Writers are generally limited to four letters birth-control mandate.” God whom Jesus revealed. Many more exhibits could be added, including recent Were we to look into the eyes of God’s, says Julian, in any 12-month period. revelations of Obama’s treasonous, secret shielding of what we would see there would “melt our hearts with love Mail your letter to: The Catholic Voice, 2121 Harrison Iran-sponsored Hezbollah terrorists, cocaine smugglers and break them in two with ecstasy.” and money launderers to facilitate his terrible Iran” deal. St., Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612. Fax: 510-893-4734. (Politico, Dec. 17). (Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, teacher and Our e-mail address is: [email protected] Michael Arata author, is president of the Oblate School of Theology in Danville San Antonio, Texas.)

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