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Presbyteral Council forits review submitted tothe Diocesan tique. Thenthese strategieswillbe tion Committee forreviewandcri- submitted tothe entireConvoca- vocation intoadraftthatwill be “Strategies” producedbythe Con- all theinformation. Convocation Committeetocollate clean sheet.Itisnowthetaskof pasted andfinallytranscribedtoa scratched out,re-recorded,cut markers, andideaswererecorded, furnished withnewsprintpaperand September lished goalsthatwereprintedinthe numbers ofthepreviouslyestab- around tablesmarkedwiththe one wassplitupandgrouped storming andprioritization.Every- ered forafulldayofstrategybrain- throughout theDiocesewhogath- leaders fromthemanyparishes served asthefacilitatorfor135 people culminatedinthemeeting. and justplainhardworkbymany Office ofEducationandFormation, listening sessions,planningbythe months ofconferences,seminars, gels ParishHall tember 26,2002intheHoly An- Convocation was convened onSep- John XXIII-whentheDiocesan Second Vatican CouncilbyPope name giventotheopeningof its own“aggiornamento”–the by PeteMicale,WTA Convocation Diocesan NEWSPAPER OFTHEDIOCESESAN ANGELO A writingteamwillplacethe Brother JamesBarrett,S.M. The DioceseofSan Angelo had TEXAS WEST THE

Angelus INSIDE (see page4) Zero Tolerance, p.8 Indians, p.6 Holy Family Youth HelpZuni 9/11 Mass,p.4 Vocation Circle,p.3 . Eachtablewas . Many article showtheconfereesatwork. of SaintJoseph. uled forMarch19,2003-theFeast his approval and presentationtotheBishopfor The photosaccompanyingthis A Diocesancelebrationissched- Convocation. Br. Barrett andMsgr. Droll attheclose of Pedro Sula,p.12 Special CollectionforSan Diocese Thanked,p.11 Life, p.10 Photo ofFetalSurgeryChanges [email protected] •www.san-angelo-diocese.org All at oneof thetables of “Goal 2” listenintently toMrs. Deborah Michalewicz. VOLUME XXIII NUMBER 10 2002 OCT Trevino, Sr. JoanMarkus. Sr. HildaMarota, BishopPfeifer, Mrs.Gloria with BishopPfeifer. (l-r)Mrs.Vivian Book, Left: 5”. emphatic pointatoneofthetables“Goal Above: ThestaffoftheOfficeEducation DeaconJerrySchwalbmakesan DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO PO BOX 1829 NONPROFIT ORG. SAN ANGELO TX 76902-1829 US POSTAGE PAID SAN ANGELO, TX ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT NO. 44 BISHOP PFEIFER Celebrating Life 1972-2002 Celebra la Vida 1972-2002 By Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI Por el Obispo Miguel D. Pfeifer, OMI

Respect Life Sunday, October 6, 2002, marks the 30th anniversary of the Respect Life El Domingo de Respetar la Vida, 6 de Octubre, 2002, marca el trigésimo aniversario del Program. Developing the theme “Celebrating Life 1972-2002,” the materials for this year Programa Respetar la Vida. Desarrollando el tema “Celebra Vida 1972-2002,” los materia- that will be sent to all the parishes of the diocese are designed not only to educate Catho- les para este año que serán enviados a todas las parroquias de la diócesis son diseñados no lics about current and emerging threats to human life and dignity, but solamente para educar a los Católicos sobre las amenazas emergentes y also to awaken in them a desire to celebrate and bear witness to God’s presentes a la vida y la dignidad humana, pero también para despertar en creative and redeeming love for every human being. ellos un deseo de celebrar y dar testimonio al amor creativo y redentivo The events of September 11, 2001 showed humanity at its worst and de Dios para cada ser humano. its best. We saw acts of terrible depravity and, in response to them, acts of Los sucesos del 11 de septiembre demostraron lo mejor y lo peor de la true nobility. How can people behave in such radically different ways? humanidad. Vimos actos de terrible degradación y, en respuesta a ellos, The answer may be in the way we choose to look at human life. actos de verdadera nobleza. ¿Cómo puede la humanidad actuar en for- The September 11 terrorists were not the first, and they won’t be the mas tan radicalmente diferentes? La repuesta está en la forma en que last, to hold the view that human life has no intrinsic worth, that it is only veamos la vida humana. material to be used and discarded. This assumption underlies so many of Los terroristas del 11 de septiembre no fueron los primeros ni serán los the ways our culture dehumanizes people: últimos, en considerar, que la vida humana no tiene valor intrínseco, que • Many see unborn children as property that a mother can “keep” or es sólo algo que se usa y se desecha. Esta suposición es la base de las abort as suits her situation. tantas formas en que nuestra cultura deshumaniza a las personas: • In Oregon, the frail elderly and dying are subtly encouraged to consider doctor- • Muchos consideran a una criatura aún no nacida como propiedad que la madre puede assisted suicide to avoid becoming “burdens” on family and society. “retener” o abortar según le convenga. • One hears supporters of the death penalty complain about the cost of “keeping killers • En Oregon, se aconseja discretamente a los ancianos débiles y moribundos que consi- alive” as if the prisoners were no longer human beings with souls that may open to God’s deren el suicidio con ayuda médica para evitar ser una “carga” para su familia y para la grace and seek the mercy on which we all depend. sociedad. • Human embryos “left over” from in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments can be tossed • Quienes apoyan la pena de muerte alegan que es muy costoso “mantener a un criminal out or frozen for future attempts; some scientists use these “left over” embryos in destruc- vivo” como si los prisioneros no fueran seres humanos con almas que pueden abrirse a la tive research, with some even arguing that using human embryos reduces the need for gracia de Dios y buscar la misericordia de la que todos dependemos. animal research. • Los embriones humanos “sobrantes” de tratamientos de fertilización in vitro (IVF)

see “LIFE” page ten see “VIDA” page eleven Angels – Living Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Meeting of Texas Conference of a.m. to 2:00 p.m. November 24: Sheffield, Good The Bishop’s October 8: San Angelo, Christ Churches. November 9: San Angelo, Shepherd - Mass at 9:00 a.m. Schedule the King Retreat Center – Staff Re- October 23: San Angelo, Dioc- Angelo Catholic School - Diocesan November 25: San Angelo, St. treat 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. esan Pastoral Center Presbyteral School Commission at 9:00 a.m. Mary - Ecumenical Thanksgiving October, 2002 October 9-11: San Antonio – Council Meeting 11:00 a.m. to November 10-14: Washington, Service at 7:00 p.m. October 1: San Angelo, Christ MACC Board Meeting. 2:00 p.m. D.C.- Meeting of United States November 26: Abilene, Sacred the King Retreat Center – Rosary October 12: Odessa, St. Mary/ October 26: San Angelo, San Conference of Catholic Bishops. Heart - Presentation to RCIA at Mary’s Grotto at 7:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth – Confirmation at Angelo Convention Center – Di- November 15-17: San Antonio - Groups of Abilene Deanery at 6:30 October 2: Stanton, St. Joseph – 6:00 p.m. ocesan Youth Rally, Mass at 4:00 Regional Youth Meeting. p.m. Confirmation at 6:30 p.m. October 13: San Angelo, Cathe- p.m. November 18: Stanton, St. Jo- November 27: San Angelo, Di- October 4: San Angelo, Cathe- dral Church of the Sacred Heart – October 27: Colorado City, St. seph - Confirmation 6:30 p.m. ocesan Pastoral Center - Staff Meet- dral Church of the Sacred Heart – Mass at 11:45 a.m. and Baptism Ann – Confirmation at 10:30 a.m. November 19-20: Rest and ing at 11:00 a.m. Mass and Bless the Animals at 8:30 afterwards. October 28-30: Rest and Prayer. Prayer. November 28: San Angelo, Ca- a.m. October 15-16: San Antonio – November 2002 November 21: Midland, St. Ann thedral Church of the Sacred Heart October 5: Wedding Meeting of Texas Bishops and November 1: San Angelo, Ca- - Presentation to RCIA Groups of - Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:00 October 6: Abilene – Dinner with Presidents of Universities. thedral Church of the Sacred Heart Midland/Odessa Deanery at 6:30 a.m. Priests and Deacons of Abilene October 18-19: Dallas – Holy - All Saints Day Mass at 12:00 noon. p.m. November 29-31: Rest and Deanery at 5:30 p. m. Sepulchre Meeting. November 2: San Angelo, Cal- November 23: San Angelo, Ca- Prayer. October 7: San Angelo, Holy October 20-22: Austin – Board vary Cemetery - Mass at 10:30 a.m. thedral Church of the Sacred Heart November 3: Dallas - Wedding at 2:30 p.m. The West Texas Angelus November 4: Eden, St. Charles - Official Newspaper of the Diocese of San Angelo POSTMASTER: Send all Changes of Address to: Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Par- WEST TEXAS ANGELUS ish at 6:30 p.m. P.O. BOX 1829 November 5-6: Dallas, Holy A Word to the Wise . . . SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 Trinity Seminary. Publisher Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI November 7: San Angelo, Dioc- Annual Church Festival Information Must Be Sent to WT Editor Peter N. Micale ([email protected]) esan Pastoral Center - Meeting of Layout The Talley Press Presbyteral Council and Diocesan Angelus Office at Least Two (2) Months Ahead of Festival Production Kenneth Grimm Finance Council. 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A seminary is a place ends November 9-11, 2002, and Houston, Texas 77024-3498 011-5255- 5606-9822 voice where young men study theology April 5-7, 2003. 011- 5255-5606-9995 fax and receive spiritual and personal Holy Trinity Seminary is asso- Joey M. Faylona formation to become priests? There ciated with the University of Dal- Assumption Seminary Second Year are three opportunities coming up las, Texas. Several of our seminar- 2600 West Woodlawn Ariel Lagunillia soon to visit a seminary. ians have attended Holy Trinity. San Antonio, Texas 78228 Assumption Seminary Two are college level seminar- The Live-In Weekend at Holy Trin- 2600 West Woodlawn Ave. ies. The other is a theologate or ity will be February 13-16, 2003. Pastoral Year San Antonio, Texas 78228 graduate level seminary. The theology level seminary is Michael Matthiesen The college seminaries are Con- Assumption Seminary in San An- St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church Ruben Covos ception Seminary in Conception, tonio. It is associated with the Ob- 608 N. 6th St. Assumption Seminary Missouri and Holy Trinity in Irv- late School of Theology. The Vo- Ballinger, Texas 76821-4836 2600 West Woodlawn ing, Texas. These two visits are open cations’ Live-In will be January San Antonio, Texas 78228 to high school juniors and seniors, 25-26, 2003. On January 26 the and college students. seminary will have its second an- ing, and cooking. This opportunity and-see opportunities, contact Fr. in dialogue about the priesthood Conception Seminary is in the nual Festival of the Arts. Seminar- is open to college-aged individu- Tom Barley, Director of Vocations with Fr. Tom before the weekend. farmlands in the northwest corner ians, faculty members, and invited als and older. and Seminarians at 915-651-7500. No commitment is necessary, but of Missouri. It is associated with a area artists display their artistic tal- If you are interested in attend- Anyone interested in attending one how does one say “No” to God? Benedictine monastery. Our last ents in painting, woodwork, singing any of these seminary come- of the weekends should already be

Newman Center from the States or Spain, for example, are working to build homes for Hondurans. This is mistaken. Students in Honduras While some of the money for these by Joshua Briones sewing machine repair, in order to projects comes from the countries It is time to speak your truth. meet family needs. Some of the just mentioned, it is important to Create your community. Be good people who turn to Caritas have low realize that the Honduran people to each other. And, do not look out- self-esteem. It is difficult to feel are working together within their side yourself for a leader. good about oneself when you have own communities to build their On the Newman Center trip to almost no education and few skills. own houses. Through their partici- San Pedro Sula, Honduras I ob- Workshops address these needs. pation and that of the Catholic served, heard, and learned so much. The people learn to value them- Church, these people are promot- I will attempt to reveal what I think selves and begin to appreciate that ing sustainable and well-organized was one of the most important and all human life is sacred. Only on communities. influential principles by which our this foundation can an ethical so- People take on an active role to The community of El Tren (The Train) seeking to obtain property brothers and sisters live. The call ciety be constructed. encourage change at the local ownership. to participation in family and com- The quality and sanctity of life level, because that is where they munity, an important theme of are both crucial and necessary to are most influential. For tasks to get Catholic Social Teaching, is essen- the inherent dignity of the human accomplished, you must start at the tial in order to uphold and promote person. Once these concepts are es- core of the situation and work out- human dignity for each person and tablished, the foundation has been ward. The family is the primary so- for society. I saw many institutions laid for family-community partici- cial body, which must be strength- in San Pedro Sula that seemed to pation that is vital for a principled ened, maintained, and reinforced in be working to create a just society functioning society. The Honduran order for any other social institu- and to build up the Body of Christ. people understand their situations tions to function. The people of San From Caritas, the Catholic Social and know what is needed to make a Pedro Sula’s communities under- Outreach program within the Dio- better life for themselves, their fami- stand that they have a duty to par- cese, to smaller groups including lies, and their communities. ticipate and work together to ad- families in the poorest neighbor- One example of community par- vocate the common good and well hoods, the people persistently work ticipation is the housing projects being of all. I can truly say that the together for the common good. within the Diocese. Many outsid- people I met do not look outside Caritas offers classes in sewing, ers misunderstand these projects. themselves for leaders. They are the cooking, healthcare, cosmetology, They often think a group or groups people they have been waiting for. The Chapel of El Crique de las Tres Marias.

OCTOBER 2002 PAGE 3 BISHOP PFEIFER The Fortieth Anniversary Of The 9/11 Mass The police chief, fire chief and uniformed and civilian instructors and students from the fire school of Goodfellow Air Force Base helped Opening Of The Second Vatican Council fill up the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart at the anniversary Mass on September 11, 2002. The Bishop and the rector of the Cathe- by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI nation. He called this world. This council opened wide dral concelebrated the Mass, and Deacon Jerry Trevino assisted. An On October 11th we will cel- aggiornamento, an Italian word that the doors of ministry for all the Honor Guard from the Base presented the colors; and the Fourth ebrate the Fortieth Anniversary of means “updating”. The council baptized, both for women and men. Degree of the Knights of Columbus also presented an Honor Guard. the Opening of the Second Vatican would be an occasion for the Pope John XXIII, and Pope Paul VI Council, that great gathering of Church to examine its attitudes, who succeeded him during the Bishops that Pope John Paul II has practices, customs, and institutions council, firmly believed that the called the most important religious to make certain that they were ef- human work of the council was event of the twentieth century. John fective in the circumstances and guided and directed by the power XXIII had been Pope less than one challenges of the late twentieth cen- and the presence of the Holy Spirit. hundred days when on January 25, tury. When the council ended on Decem- 1959 he surprised Catholics, and Thirdly, the Pope hoped that by ber 8, 1965, its reforms began to be the world, by announcing his in- achieving both of these primary implemented first and perhaps most tention to invoke an ecumenical goals, the council would take a dramatically in the liturgy. council. great step toward an eventual re- Forty years after the second In his speech to open this his- union of all Christians. Vatican Council began, we con- torical council on October 11, John XXIII wanted the council tinue to reflect on this defining Police Chief Joe Gibson and Fire Chief Brian Dunn flank Bishop 1962, John XXIII set three basic at once to reconfirm the ancient moment of the Catholic Church. Pfeifer. goals for the council. First, he Catholic faith and to present it in a Pope John Paul II frequently insists hoped that it would be a moment manner intelligible to the contem- that much of Vatican II remains to of profound spiritual renewal in the porary world. He did not want the be received and implemented in the Church, a kind of examination of council to issue condemnations, minds, hearts and lives of believ- conscience on the part of the whole but instead to give a positive state- ers. Vatican II focused on reform and Church for the sake of growth in ment of the faith. renewal. True reform and renewal holiness that would make the During its four sessions, the come about by being faithful dis- Church more fully what Christ council produced sixteen docu- ciples of Christ, by readings the wishes it to be. ments the most important of which signs of the time, and by living the Second, for the sake of pastoral are the four Constitutions on the Gospel of Christ. DOD (Department of Defense) members of all services, military reform, John XXIII wanted the liturgy, the Church, divine revela- and civilian, attended the 9/11 Mass. council to undertake a self-exami- tion, and the Church in the modern

one to avoid the very elementary Moral Principles, Not Party Platforms fallacy of confusing a pro-choice position on abortion with the by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI to be looked at: - How will we pro- life is a gift from God, sacred and religious views on others. The state- simple affirmation of freedom of One of our greatest blessings in tect the weakest in our midst - in- inviolable. This teaching calls us ment notes, the will. Yes, we are all free to the United States is our right and nocent, unborn children? to protect and respect every human “Most Americans would recog- choose, we are capable of choos- responsibility to participate in civic • How will we overcome the life from conception until natural nize the contradiction of this state- ing both good and evil. That life. In this important election year scandal of a quarter of our death. ment; `While 1 am personally op- doesn’t mean evil is just as good as we are reminded that in the Catho- preschoolers living in poverty in Catholic elected officials and posed to slavery, or racism or good is. God gave us free will in lic tradition, responsible citizen- the richest nation on earth? those pursuing a public office, sexism, I cannot force my personal order to have us choose the good ship is a virtue; participation in the • How will we address the grow- have a grave duty to defend human views on the rest of society.”’ The freely. Yes, we have to celebrate political process is a moral obliga- ing number of families and indi- life in all its stages and in every Bishops’ statement continues, “We choice, but we don’t celebrate tion. The Catholic approach to viduals without affordable and ac- condition. Catholic candidates and urge those Catholic officials who choices to violate other people’s faithful citizenship begins with cessible health care? elected officials have a serious choose to depart from Church rights; and that is what abortion is. moral principles, not party plat- • How will we work together to moral obligation to be guided by teaching on the inviolability of I strongly urge all citizens to reg- forms. overcome poverty, racism, discrimi- moral principles and not party plat- human life in their public life to ister, vote, and stay involved in This election year provides im- nation, and other injustices? - What forms. They need to be clearly in- consider the consequences for their public life, seeking the common portant opportunities to bring to- can we do to provide water and formed about the teaching of the own spiritual well-being, as well as good and renewing our democracy. gether our principles, experience, other basic services for our com- Catholic Church as given by Pope the scandal they risk by leading As Catholics, we need to recommit and community in effective public munities, show more care for cre- John Paul II in The Gospel of Life, others into serious sin. We call on ourselves to carry the values of the witness. As Catholics, we need to ation, and pursue the common and the 1998 statement of the them to reflect on the grave contra- Gospel and Church teaching into share our values, raise our voices, good? Catholic bishops, Living the Gos- diction of assuming public roles the public square. As citizens, we and use our votes to shape a soci- All of these, and other life is- pel of Life. and presenting themselves as cred- can and must participate in the de- ety that protects human life, pro- sues, demand our study, our atten- The bishops’ 1998 statement ible Catholics when their actions bates and choices over the values, motes family life, pursues social tion, and should influence the way says Catholic candidates and on fundamental issues of human life vision, and leaders that will guide justice, and practices solidarity. we vote. Among the preeminent life elected officials are seriously mis- are not in agreement with Church our community. Our guiding light Politics is about more than our issues that needs to be looked at in taken when they claim that though teaching.” in this election year should be pocketbooks or economic interests. any election year is the right to life they personally oppose such evils Being guided by moral prin- moral principles, not party plat- There are major questions that need – the question of abortion. Human as abortion, they cannot force their ciples and not party platforms, helps forms. PAGE 4 OCTOBER 2002 NATIONAL Fitzgerald, 31, studying for the Dio- cese accepted nine new seminarians cese of Rockville Centre, New York, for the 2002-2003 year, the largest More Than 3,400 Men Studying competed in handball in the At- number in recent memory. The Aus- lanta Olympics. tin diocese also saw its largest num- Several seminarians have come ber of new seminarians this fall, For Priesthood In United States from outside the United States. with 16 men beginning formation WASHINGTON – More than toward the younger candidate. Two sity athlete and president of the Fernando Barrera, 24, was born and and joining 17 others already in the 3,400 men are studying for the di- years ago the diocese had one tra- Catholic Newman Club on campus; raised in Antigua, Colombia. He formation program. The Diocese of ocesan priesthood in the United ditional college-age seminarian in Dave Gordon, 32, who ran his own studied in the seminary there be- Rockford , Illinois, expects to or- States this academic year, accord- its formation program. This year it executive placement firm for high fore transferring to the Diocese of dain 11 men in the Spring, the sec- ing to reports from dioceses nation- has eight. Of the 12 men in the col- tech personnel in Stamford, Con- Stockton, California, and is a stu- ond largest number in the history wide. lege and pre-theologate program, necticut; and Ian Jeremiah, 38, a dent at St. Patrick’s Seminary, of the diocese. The diocese of The men include students in ten are in their early or mid-twen- native of Malaysia who has been Menlo Park, California. Wichita has 34 seminarians, the college-level seminaries and those ties or in their teens. In the Arch- in the United States for 12 years In Austin, which serves a diverse largest group since 1980. The Dio- in theologates, post-graduate level diocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and who holds an MBA degree population, several of the new can- cese of Columbus, Ohio, with 22 studies. of the eight new seminarians this from Columbia University and has didates were born outside the seminarians, also has its largest The number does not include year, six are in their twenties, one been a private accountant and in- United States and came to Central number in recent years. men studying for religious orders in his thirties, and one is in his for- vestment consultant in Manhattan. Texas with families. The Diocese College level seminaries include which account for almost a third of ties. Some will pursue priesthood as of Las Cruces, New Mexico, is look- both free-standing college seminar- the total number of priests in the Backgrounds vary. John Raia, a second career. Robert Kelleher, of ing at five possible candidates from ies, which are accredited to inde- country. one of 35 candidates for the Dio- the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsyl- Mexico and Costa Rica. pendently grant a college degree Anecdotal reports indicate that cese of Austin, Texas, has just fin- vania, is one of 23 men studying Many dioceses note an increas- and combine all aspects of a semi- after a recent history of older semi- ished a degree in the honors pro- for the Scranton diocese. Kelleher ing number of men studying for the nary program in one institution, and narians, the average age of those gram at the University of Texas. is 62, and a widower with three adult priesthood. The Diocese of India- collaborative college seminaries, entering now appears to be lower. Jeremy Aranda, 22, one of 56 men children. He was a professor of En- napolis, with 24 seminarians, has which have a formal relationship In the Diocese of Allentown, Penn- studying for the Archdiocese of St. glish for 33 years at Luzerne the largest number of men study- with an accredited undergraduate sylvania, which has 22 seminar- Louis, recently graduated from St. County Community College. From ing for the diocese since 1998. It program at a Catholic college or ians, the five new men entering the Louis University and was a youth 1958-1965, he was a member of the recently ordained eight men, the university. college level seminary are either 18 minister in Ascension Parish in Maryland Province of the Society largest number of new priests since Completing seminary training or 19 years old. The Archdiocese of Chesterfield, Missouri. of Jesus. 1974. The Diocese of Orlando, takes at least six years (without a Atlanta has more men in the col- New seminarians in the Bridge- Some have a history of signifi- Florida, has 19 men studying for college degree it may take longer). lege level seminary than ever be- port diocese range from 18 to 38 cant life accomplishments. Ron the priesthood, the largest number The first years assure that the priest- fore. The Diocese of Boise, Idaho, years of age. They include Rodhmir Kendzierski, 34, and one of seven since 1995. The Archdiocese of hood candidate has the necessary notes that this year it welcomes 10 Labadie, 18, a second generation men studying for the Diocese of Washington has 15 men entering philosophy before the remaining new men, six of whom just finished Haitian American who recently Gaylord, Michigan, was born blind. the seminary, three at college level four years of theology studies. The- high school and that the diocese graduated from the local Jesuit high He has played the violin since age and 12 at theology level, the larg- ology studies include academic, already has five high school seniors school in Fairfield, Connecticut; four and is an Eagle Scout. Ron est number since the early eighties. spiritual, human, and pastoral for- interested in the seminary next year. Jim Coniers, 21, a recent honors grew up in conventional settings The Diocese of Spokane, Wash- mation. The Diocese of Bridgeport, graduate from Worcester Polytech- and has never been in a special ington, with 18 men, has the most Connecticut, also notices a shift nic Institute, where he was a var- school for the blind. Joseph seminarians since 1998. The dio- October Is A Month The Devastation Of Pornography by Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, We need to be aware of the in- dom of speech. However, the draft- OMI sidious devastation of pornogra- ers of the Constitution were not in- Dedicated To Our Our generation has witnessed phy. Pornography degrades and tent upon protecting obscenity with the devastation of terrorism, war, objectifies women, spoils the no concern for the rights of people. the scourge of Aids, and many other credulous minds of young people More and more we need to ban to- Lady Of The Rosary sorrows and pains. Today in the year who view it and destroys many gether in effective strategies that 2002, we are faced with another families of the people who become will restore a level of decency to form of devastation. It, too, rips addicted to it. Pornography is de- the public air ways and printed And To The Missions families apart, destroys the inno- structive and cancerous. media. Morality In Media has been by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI cence of children, and removes the Our society is witnessing an in- one of the leaders in this effort. The month of October is traditionally dedicated to Mary under the sense of trust we once had in nor- credible increase in filth in public This ecumenical venture, title of Our Lady of the Rosary. Our Lady of the Rosary is honored in the mal family relationships. This dev- communications which is a major founded in New York in 1962, has liturgy on October 7th. The month on October is a splendid time to astation is pornography. financial enterprise that enters our an annual fall campaign to increase rededicate ourselves to Mary, especially by praying the rosary in a fam- The last Sunday in October homes, contaminates our entertain- membership and to make its objec- ily setting. through the first Sunday in Novem- ment, and tries to make a joke of tives better known. This is one of The annual observance of World Mission Sunday will be October ber is Pornography Awareness any attempt to regulate, restrain or several efforts intended to help con- 20th. On this day, Catholics throughout the world are asked to recommit Week. Our society, more than ever, limit it. The defenders of pornogra- cerned people in our society to re- themselves to the Church’s missionary activity through prayer and sac- needs to be educated on the harms phy try to convince people that any store the family’s eroded moral rifice. Be generous in the World Mission Collection that will be taken of pornography, for today it is an limitation on what is broadcast over landscape for our children and for on October 20th, and every day pray for missionaries at home and at evil that is tolerated, but should not the public air ways will inevitably all of us. abroad. be. lead to serious erosion of our free- see “PORNOGRAPHY” page eleven

OCTOBER 2002 PAGE 5 WORLD Holy Family Parish Youth Help Zuni Indian Reservation by Penny Pope evening excited and enthused On Saturday, July 6th, 20 mem- about our week of volunteer work. bers of Holy Family Church Youth We already knew we would be work- Group made a wet departure from ing with the Zuni elders but we Abilene, Texas to participate in a didn’t know what jobs. We were Young Neighbors’ program hosted assigned construction jobs work- in Gallup, New Mexico. Young ing with concrete, tile and wood. Neighbors is a national outreach We were scared. We were scared of program organized by the Center not knowing the people we helped for Ministry Development for high but also not being able to do a school youth from Catholic par- good job for them. The first day was ishes and schools. Twenty-five to divided between two homes. One thirty Young Neighbor programs are home needed concrete ramps for offered each summer in locations access in and out of the house and throughout the United States and installation of grab bars in the bath- in a few cities just south of the U.S./ room to make it easier for the Grand- Mexico border. mother of the house. The second The rains started that morning house was a total replacement of and members of the youth group the tile floor in the bathroom and almost had to use rowboats to get again making the bathroom easier to the church for the departure. to get around with grab bars. Once The picture shows the mud ovens the group helped to repair. The names of those pictured are, from left Leaving had to be delayed one hour we completed the tile floor we were to right: Art Quintanilla, April Barrera, Chelsey Powers, Gary Rhodes, Howard Pope, Mary Mason, because many of the streets and assigned another home of a 94 year Cameron O’Connell, Mache Rocha, Mike Autry, Krysten Rhodes, Blaise Regan, Diedra Fneberg, Dudley neighborhoods were flooding. We old woman. It was a new trailer but Mason, Natalie Trevino, Will Christoferson, Andy Mere, Josh Roth, Jordan Light, Erin Regan, Penny were traveling to Gallup, NM to no way to get in and out. Her Pope. help with improving the living en- daughter wanted us to build a porch doors. The ovens are built of brick Concord, Mass., Danvers, Mass. and another culture. We should not ste- vironment of Zuni senior citizens and ramp for her. It was a tough job that is held together with a mixture La Grange, Texas. We formed close reotype others because they live living on the Zuni Indian Reserva- that took 3 days but once com- of red mud, straw and water. Natu- friendships with the other youth differently or look differently. We tion, but our own families and pleted Sara could be pushed in and rally, we had to have a mud fight! during the week. Plans are already are all God’s children.” In the end friends needed help from the flood- out easily. The family we were assisting joined being made to have a reunion. we not only helped the Zuni elders waters. Little did we know the dev- Friday, we had the fantastic ex- in the fight. We all ended up filthy Getting out of our comfort zone but we were experienced in astation we were leaving behind in perience of helping to plaster some dirty and happy. in Abilene helped us to view the cleanup and construction skills the Abilene area. mud ovens. These ovens are used There were three other Catholic world around us with a different needed when we arrived back in We arrived high and dry in for baking, especially in the sum- youth groups participating in vision. As one of the youth said, Abilene after the flooding. Gallup, New Mexico Saturday mer when it’s too hot to bake in- Young Neighbors. They were from “We aren’t that different, even if it’s

A Christmas stamp featuring Vatican Asks Choral Groups To Jan Gossaert’s “Madonna and Child” will be Join 24-hour Christmas Telecast issued by the U.S. Postal by John Thavis The initiative was announced blessing of the Holy Father have Service Oct. 10 in Catholic News Service Sept. 20 by the Pontifical Council been brought to the world through Chicago. The VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The for Social Communications and Vatican Radio for the past 70 years Renaissance art Vatican is inviting choral groups Praxes Ltd. of Bozeman, Mont., and through worldwide telecasts on the new 37- from around the world to join in a which is coordinating the Web cast. since 1974,” said U.S. Archbishop cent stamp is a 24-hour telecast and Web cast mark- The Vatican was asking choir John P. Foley, president of the com- holding of the Art ing the 25th Christmas of Pope and choral groups that wish to take munications council. Institute of John Paul II. part in the Web cast to submit a ”Now, using the contemporary Chicago. Artwork The event, which begins at 11 taped, “a cappella” (voices only) technology of Internet, together depicting the Virgin Mary and a.m. Rome time on Christmas Day, performance by Oct. 28; in the with radio and television, through Christ child has will feature international songs and United States, tapes must be the cooperation of the Vatican Tele- been featured on Christmas celebrations, as well as shipped by Oct. 18. Tips for record- vision Center, millions around the U.S. Christmas the pope’s blessing and message to ing and shipping instructions are world will have the opportunity for stamps since the the world. It will be available on available at a daylong spiritual experience at mid-1960s. (CNS the Internet and on regular, cable www.vaticanchristmas2002.com. Christmas,” Archbishop Foley said. photo from U.S. and satellite television channels. ”The Christmas message and Postal Service)

PAGE 6 OCTOBER 2002 WORLD Peru – John White by Randy A. Grosse at Tulsa also played a big role in The Catholic Voice his decision to volunteer. He had a Omaha, Nebraska glimpse of volunteer work when he Tell John White that Peru is more joined a group of students from the than twice the size of his home state Newman Center for a spring break of Texas, and he just smiles. volunteer trip to Guatemala. “We “Maybe,” the Odessa, Texas, built a foundation for a house and native responds, apparently not at spent evenings with the people,” all concerned, “but Peru is a coun- White said. “We didn’t have time try.” to do much, but it made me realize And White should know. Since I wanted to do more.” December, he’s been living in Peru, During the year after graduation, where he is serving as a lay volun- White practice taught in Texas and teer with the Congregation of served as substitute teacher in Christian Brothers in Chimbote, a Tulsa, but his thoughts were on fishing city of about 500,000 about volunteer work. He checked into a A Mundo Mejor student seems happy with her six hours north of the Peruvian number of programs, and through a efforts as John White, a Christian Brothers lay capital of Lima. posting on the Catholic Network volunteer from Odessa, Texas, administers an oral A 2000 graduate of Tulsa Uni- for Volunteer Service (CNVS), he English exam as part of his duties at the Christian versity with a degree in French, was contacted by Brother Jack Brothers school in Chimbote, Peru. White, 25, now finds himself about Flaherty, director of the Christian 3,500 miles from his Texas home Brothers lay volunteer program. ers was an easy decision. tion. working in the English Department White wanted to go to Central or One of the other programs – the White sees it all of Mundo Mejor, a Christian Broth- South America and live in a reli- Peace Corps – was eliminated be- as part of what he’s Not Everyone is Singing – John White, ers school in Chimbote. gious community, and Flaherty’s cause “they don’t let you talk about getting from giv- Christian Brothers lay volunteer, might be White, however, isn’t surprised program seemed to be a perfect God,” White said. As a Christian ing. “I knew I’d re- joining in on the singing at an evening Mass, and not at all concerned he’s not match. After traveling to Boston to Brothers volunteer, White can talk ally get more from but his little friend seems more interested in teaching French and otherwise meet Flaherty and learn more about about God, but he also has learned this experience the camera than the song. White was attending building his career at a high school the program, White was even more that talking about God isn’t the than I could ever Mass in San Luis, a pueblo joven (young city) in the United States. impressed. only way to evangelize. give,” he said. And near Chimbote, Peru. “I always knew I wanted to “But I decided to wait,” he said. “Just being here – being a good that’s especially spend some time in volunteer “I had applied with five organiza- example of caring with Christian true of living in community. their turns in leading morning work,” White said. “I didn’t know tions, and I didn’t want to make a values – makes a big difference, he White was among five volun- prayer at 6:45 each day. “It took a where or how, but thought I wanted decision until I heard from each of said. “As the brothers tell us, ‘it’s teers assigned to Chimbote from a while, but now I look forward to to go someplace where French or them.” Although he was accepted not the doing, it’s the being.’” 2001 class of eight. Two others went that time,” White said. “I’ve grown Spanish is the national language.” by four of the five programs, White Being there for the students, to Canto Grande, a poor part of in many ways I couldn’t have real- White said his involvement at said going with the Christian Broth- however, does mean some doing. Lima, and another is serving with ized and the spiritual growth has the St. Philip Neri Newman Center White spends his days assisting the brothers in southern Florida. been one of the highlights.” English instructors, grading papers, Being a part of a large group un- Brother Dominic Sanpietro, di- giving oral English exams and fill- der one roof wasn’t a new experi- rector of Mundo Mejor and one the Diocesan Junior High Youth Event ing in as a substitute. Along with ence for White, the youngest of six brothers living with the volunteers the English, he and another volun- children of Mel and Mary White of in Chimbote, said White’s spiritual (Grades 7 & 8 only) teer also teach a little North Ameri- Odessa, members of St. Elizabeth growth isn’t a surprise. In fact, spiri- can culture. “All of us (the volun- Ann Seton parish. But living in tual growth of the volunteers is a Theme: BECAUSE OF THE CALL teers) try to share something of our community is somewhat different goal. “We need to be a community culture as part of our work with the than a family home. of faith and take that out to the San Angelo Convention Center students,” he said. “We all had basically the same people,” he said. “Spiritual growth October 26, 2002, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm In addition to his classroom du- ideas about volunteer work, but we of the volunteers is important, very ties at Mundo Mejor, White also came from different parts of the important.” Cost: $13.00 (postmarked by Oct. 8, 2002) teaches evening classes at English- country with different backgrounds White said a different perspec- $15.00 (postmarked after Oct. 8, 2002) as-a-Second-Language school, and and different perspectives on life,” tive on life is another thing he’ll helps with the boys basketball team White said. “We had to learn to take from his time in Chimbote. “I Anna Scally: Keynote Speaker at the school. Being involved with come together as a group. Living think I’ll try to live a more simple sports – especially basketball – was in community has exceeded my ex- life,” he said. “I came from a place Anna Scally is the President of Cornerstone Media, an inspiring almost a given for White, who pectations. It’s always a challenge, where we had so much and now live workshop and youth rally speaker, youth ministry training consultant, played basketball in high school always interesting and always fun.” in a place where many people just and a disc jockey. and at Odessa College. He also The disciplined prayer life in the want to meet basic needs. Now I She has made over 2000 public presentations at youth rallies, training plays in a men’s league at night, community has been one major can see how people are more im- events, retreats, and adult education days. and made local headlines when he area of growth for White. Initially portant than doing something or For more information, call your parish Coordinator of Youth Ministry. was drafted by one of the top local led by one of the two brothers in having something.” teams for some national competi- Chimbote, the volunteers now take

OCTOBER 2002 PAGE 7 DIOCESE Article 13 of the new Charter. ARTICLE 13. Dioceses/ Zero Tolerance – Past, Present, Or Future eparchies will evaluate the back- by Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, interfere with the investigation by conduct and Dismissal from the eral Secretariat of the US Confer- ground of all diocesan/eparchial OMI civil authorities. When the accusa- Clerical State, 1995; cf. Letter from ence of Catholic Bishops a expla- and parish personnel who have At their mid-June meeting in tion has proved to be unfounded, the Congregation for the Doctrine nation of how to apply the phrase - regular contact with minors. Spe- Dallas, the US Catholic Bishops every step possible will be taken to of the Faith, May 18, 2001). These ”where sexual abuse by a priest or cifically, they will utilize the re- spent much time discussing Article restore the good name of the priest provisions may include a request a deacon is admitted” - I was told sources of law enforcement and 5 of the Charter for the Protection or deacon. by the priest or deacon for dispen- that is helpful to read that phrase in other community agencies. In ad- of Children and Young people Where sexual abuse by a priest sation from the obligation of holy the context of what was mentioned dition, they will employ adequate which deals with the question of or a deacon is admitted or is estab- orders and the loss of the clerical in the Presidential Address by screening and evaluative tech- zero tolerance. 1 share with you the lished after an appropriate investi- state, or a request by the bishop for Bishop Wilton Gregory to the Bish- niques in deciding the fitness of Bishops’ understanding of zero tol- gation in accord with canon law, dismissal from the clerical state ops at the June meeting. He stated, candidates for ordination (cf. Na- erance as explained in the new the following will pertain: even without the consent of the “To priests. If there is any priest who tional conference of Catholic Bish- Charter. ARTICLE 5. We repeat the • Diocesan/eparchial policy will priest or deacon. For the sake of due is responsible for the crime of the ops, Program of Priestly Formation, words of our Holy Father in his provide that for even a single act of process, the accused is to be en- sexual abuse of a child or a young 1993, no. 513). Address to the Cardinals of the sexual abuse (see Article 1, note*) couraged to retain the assistance of person and your Bishop is not As our diocese begins the evalu- United States and Conference Of- of a minor-past, present, or future – civil and canonical counsel. When aware of this fact, I ask you to come ation of all personnel-employees ficers: “There is no place in the the offending priest or deacon will necessary, the diocese/eparchy will forward to your Bishop and report and volunteers-we need to look priesthood or religious life for those be permanently removed from min- supply canonical counsel to a this fact so that justice and the carefully at how zero tolerance will who would harm the young.” istry. In keeping with the stated priest or deacon. If the penalty of Church will be served, and you will be applied-past, present, or future. When the preliminary investiga- purpose of this Charter, an offend- dismissal from the clerical state has be able to live honestly with your I am still seeking advice on how to tion of a complaint (cc. 1717-1719) ing priest or deacon will be offered not been applied (e.g., for reasons own conscience.” The president do this evaluation, and the proper against a priest or deacon so indi- professional assistance for his own of advanced age or infirmity), the was clearly referring to the moral questions that need to be asked. cates, the diocesan/eparchial healing and well-being, as well as offender is to lead a life of prayer responsibility of one who is a child As we deal with these delicate bishop will relieve the alleged of- for the purpose of prevention. In and penance. He will not be per- abuser, even when the fact is not matters and try to develop good fender promptly of his ministerial every case, the processes provided mitted to celebrate Mass publicly, known or established. pastoral norms to provide for the duties (cf.c.1722). The alleged of- for in canon law must be observed, to wear clerical garb, or to present How should zero tolerance be protection and security of our fender will be referred for appropri- and the various provision of canon himself publicly as a priest. applied for employees and volun- young people, more than ever we ate medical and psychological law must be considered (cf. Canoni- After the meeting in Dallas I re- teers of the Church? To give some need to pray for the guidance of evaluation, so long as this does not cal Delicts Involving Sexual Mis- quested of the Office of the Gen- guidance on this, I quote for you the Holy Spirit. Cero Tolerancia – Pasado, Presente, Y Futuro por el Obispo Miguel Pfeifer, cuando esto no interfiera con la in- sideradas (cf. Canonical Delicts brar Misa en público, usar vesti- ¿Cómo debe ser aplicada cero OMI vestigación de las autoridades ci- Involving Sexual Misconduct and menta clerical, o presentarse en tolerancia para los empleados y En su junta de Junio en Dallas, viles. Cuando se compruebe que la Dismissal from the Clerical State público como sacerdote. voluntarios de la Iglesia? Para dar los Obispos Católicos de los Esta- alegación no tiene fundamento, se [Delitos canónicos que implican Después de la junta en Dallas una guía sobre esto, cito para uste- dos Unidos tomaron mucho tiem- tomará todas medidas necesarias mala conducta sexual y destitución solicité de la Oficina de la Secreta- des Artículo 13 de la nueva Consti- po discutiendo Artículo 5 de la para restablecer el buen nombre del del estado clerical], 1995;cf. Carta ría General de la Conferencia de los tución. Constitución para la Protección de sacerdote o diácano de la Congregación para la Doctri- Obispos Católicos de los E.U. una ARTICLE 13. Las diócesis/ Menores de Edad y Jóvenes que tra- Cuando el abuso sexual por par- na de la Fe, 18 de mayo de 2001). explicación de como aplicar la fra- eparquías examinarán los antece- ta con la cuestión de cero toleran- te de un sacerdote o diácono haya Estas medidas pueden incluir la se - ”cuando el abuso sexual por dentes de todos los miembros del cia. Comparto con ustedes el en- sido admitido o se haya estableci- petición por parte del sacerdote o parte de un sacerdote o diácono ha personal diocesano, eparquial y tendimiento de los Obispos de cero do, después de una investigación diácono para obtener la dispensa sido admitido” - el encargado dijo parroquial que tenga contacto re- tolerancia como se explica en la pertinente y de acuerdo al código de sus obligaciones de órdenes sa- que esta frase debe ser entendido gular con menores. En forma espe- nueva Constitución. ARTÍCULO 5. canónico, se aplicará lo siguiente: gradas y la pérdida del estado cle- en el contexto de lo que fue men- cífica, éstas deberán utilizar los re- Repetimos las palabras de nuestro Las reglas diocesanas/ rical, o la petición por parte del cionado en el Discurso Presidental cursos de las agencias encargadas Santo Padre en su discurso a los eparquiales estipularán que inclu- obispo para la destitución del esta- del Obispo Wilton Gregory a los del cumplimiento de la ley y otras Cardenales de Estados Unidos y so en el caso de un sólo acto de do clerical, incluso sin el Obispos en la junta de Junio. El de- agencias comunitarias. Además, Funcionarios de la Conferencia: abuso sexual (ver en Artículo I) de consentimineto del sacerdote o diá- claró, “Para sacerdotes. Si hay un deberán emplear técnicas de pre- “en el sacerdocio y en la vida reli- un menorpasado, presente, o futu- cono. A fin de respetar la integri- sacerdote quien es responsable del selección y evaluación apropiadas giosa no hay lugar para quienes ro - el sacerdote o diácono ofensor dad del proceso, se animará al acu- crimen de abuso sexual de un niño para decidir sobre la aptitud de los dañan a los jóvenes”. será removido permanentemente sado a retener la asistencia de una o un joven y su Obispo no está en- candidatos a la ordenación (cf. Cuando la investigación preli- del ministerio. De acuerdo con el asesoría civil y canónica. Cuando terado de esta realidad, que vaya National conference of Catholic minar de una queja (cc. 1717-1719) propósito expreso de estos estatu- sea necesario, la diócesis/eparquía con su Obispo y reporte esta reali- Bishops, Program of Priestly contra un sacerdote o diácono así tos, al sacerdote o diácono ofensor brindará asesoría canónica al sacer- dad para que la justicia y la Iglesia Formation [Programa de formación lo indique, el obispo diocesano/ se le ofrecerá asistencia profesio- dote o diácono. sean servidas, y tu podrás vivir ho- sacerdotal], 1993, no. 513). eparquial relevará rápidamente al nal para su propia sanación y bien- • Si la pena de destitución del nestamente con tu consciencia.” El Mientras la diócesis comienza supuesto ofensor de sus tareas mi- estar, así como por razones de pre- estado clerical no ha sido aplicada presidente estaba claramente la evaluación de todo el personal - nisteriales (cf.c. 1722). Él supuesto vención. En todos los casos, los (por ejemplo, por razones de edad referiéndose a la responsabilidad empleados y voluntarios - necesi- ofensor será referido para recibir procesos establecidos por el dere- avanzada o enfermedad), el ofensor moral de uno que es abusador de tamos ver cuidadosamente como una evaluación médica y cho canónico deben ser observa- deberá vivir una vida de oración y niños, aunque la realidad no sea sicológica apropiada, siempre y dos y sus distintas provisiones con- penitencia. No se le permitirá cele- conocida o establecida. see “CERO” page eleven

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El Pan Y El Vino Consagrados, ¿Son banquete eucarístico es un indica- dor de la unidad de los que han sido congregados por el Espíritu «Simplemente Símbolos»? Santo como un solo cuerpo, el Cuer- po de Cristo (cf. 1 Co 10:17). Para [Preguntas básicas mamos «símbolo» a algo que seña- IV [PG 94, 1148-49]). Son diversas las maneras con las dar otro ejemplo, los granos indi- y respuestas] la alguna otra cosa que está más a Al mismo tiempo, sin embrago, que el simbolismo de comer pan y viduales del trigo y las uvas indi- 11 a de sí, a menudo a otras dife- es importante reconocer que el beber vino devela el significado de viduales tienen que cosecharse y por el Obispo Miguel Pfeifer, rentes realidades a la vez. El pan y Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo lle- la Eucaristía. Por ejemplo, tal como ser molidos y triturados antes de O.M.I. el vino transformados que consti- gan a nosotros en la Eucaristía en el alimento natural da sustento al que queden unidos como pan y En este artículo les presento la tuyen el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cris- una forma sacramental. En otras cuerpo, así el alimento eucarístico como vino. Por esta razón, el pan y sexta pregunta del documento de to no son simplemente símbolos, palabras, Cristo está presente bajo da sustento al cuerpo, así el alimen- el vino señalan tanto la unión de los Obispos Católicos de los Esta- porque son verdaderamente el Cuer- la apariencia de pan y vino, no en to eucarístico da sustento espiritual. muchos que se producen en el Cuer- dos Unidos sobre la Eucaristía. Este po y la Sangre de Cristo. Como es- su propia y verdadera forma. No Asimismo, al compartir una comi- po de Cristo como el sufriemiento documento se llama, «La Presen- cribió S. Juan Damasceno: «El pan podemos presumir que sabemos da ordinaria se establece una cierta padecido por Cristo, sufrimiento cia Real de Jesucristo en el Sacra- y eivino no son una prefiguración todas las razones subyacentes a los comunión entre las personas que la que debe ser también aceptado por mento de la Eucaristía», y aquí les del cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo, actos de Dios. Sin embargo, Dios comparten: en la Eucaristía, el Pue- sus discípulos. Podría decirse mu- presento la pregunta. ¡de ninguna manera!, sino el ver- emplea el simbolismo inherente a blo de Dios comparte una comida cho más sobre las muchas maneras 6. El Pan Y El Vino Consagra- dadero cuerpo deificado del Señor, comer pan y beber vino en el ámbi- que lo lleva a la comunión no sólo en que el comer pan y el beber vino dos, ¿Son «Simplemente Símbo- porque el Señor mismo dijo: ‘Esto to de lo natural para iluminar el sig- mutua sino con el Padre, Hijo y simbolizan lo que hace Dios por los?» es me cuerpo’, sino ‘mi cuerpo’; no nificado de lo que se está realizan- Espíritu Santo. De igual modo, nosotros a través de Cristo, pues los Respuesta: ‘una prefiguración de mi sangre’ do en la Eucaristía por medio de como nos dice S. Pablo, el pan com- símbolos contienen múltiples sig- En el lenguaje cotidianoa, lla- sino ‘mi sangre’» (De la fe ortodoxa, Jesucristo. partido entre muchos durante el nificados y connotaciones.

Knights of Columbus Donate to St. Ann’s School Local Charities by Peter Micale, WTA versary Mass. The check to the seminarians and also for pro-life Announces Students The Knights of Columbus pre- Bishop, from the Knights of Colum- activities. The check for $500 presented two checks to the Bishop bus charity program, was for sented to Charles Guenat was a and to the principal of the San $7,401.18. The Bishop has desig- grant to the school from the in TIP Angelo Catholic School after the nated this annual contribution to Knights. St. Ann’s School is pleased to announce the names of 7th grade Bishop celebrated the 9/11 anni- assist him in funding projects for students who have qualified to participate in the 23nd Annual Scho- lastic Talent Search sponsored by the Duke University Talent Identifi- cation Program (TIP). This program is dedicated to identifying aca- Knights present check to demically talented students and providing innovative programs to Bishop for diocesan support the development of their optimal educational potential. These charities. (l-r) Master Frankie students are invited to complete the SAT or ACT College entrance Aguirre, Diocesan Deputy examinations later this school year. Norman Dierschke, Bishop They are: Samantha Alfaro, Frances Behrmann, Logan Castille, Pfeifer, Former Master Jack Sarah Corbitt, Andrea Fuentes, Kristina Gorski, Joseph Kiowski, Megan Lowery, and Admiral Ed Reilly, Veronica Richter, Isaac Sokolowski and Garrett Worrell. Bendinelli.

St. Boniface Catholic Church Olfen Annual Fall Festival Sunday, October 13 St. Boniface Parish Hall Knights present check to Principal for Angelo Catholic 1118 County Rd 234, Rowena, TX Schools. (l-r) Master Frankie Aguirre, Diocesan Deputy German Sausage, Turkey & Dressing Meal Norman Dierschke, Principal Charles Guenat, and Served from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Navigator Tony Schillo. Auction, Games, Country Store, Crafts, Fun.

OCTOBER 2002 PAGE 9 RIGHT TO LIFE Photo Of Fetal Surgery Changes Go Forth In The Spirit Celebrating 35 years of Photographer’s Views On Life Charismatic Renewal in the Church by T. Jensen Lacey photographing that morning was a ing, then pulled back in until only 6th Regional Conference Catholic News Service corrective spinal procedure on a the tiny hand was protruding. I NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) – fetus of just 21 weeks’ gestation. started taking pictures.” 26 & 27 October, 2002 Michael Clancy is a changed man, The baby had spina bifida, in What happened next continues Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas and it happened during an incident which part of the spine does not to amaze Clancy. “The doctor on the job with a glimpse of a tiny, close. leaned over and lifted the baby’s Inspired speakers will challenge and strengthen our faith outstretched hand. ”When the surgery began,” hand,” he said. “The baby took hold to equip us in the Springtime for New Evangelization A veteran free-lance photojour- Clancy said, “they made the typi- of the doctor’s finger, and when the • National and International speakers nalist living in surgeon gently Nashville, shook the finger, • Renewal for the New Millennium Clancy had been the baby held on • Resources for personal and parish renewal hired by USA tight.” Then the • Programs in English, Spanish and for Youth Today to photo- moment was gone • Healing Ministry available graph surgical and the doctor procedures being began to close the FMI: Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal, performed on fe- incision and Archdiocese of San Antonio tuses. A complete the 1707 South Flores Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204-1926 fortysomething, procedure. single, erudite ”A nurse Telephone (210) 226-7545, Fax (210) 212-9330 professional asked me what E-mail; [email protected], Web Site: www.CCCRsa.org who says he’s happened be- “spiritual but cause I was say- lives.’” Radio personality Rush this is a miracle.” uncommitted to ing, ‘Wow! Amaz- Limbaugh talked about the site on any particular ing!’” Clancy his show, and G. Gordon Liddy, on LIFE religious said. When he his radio show, interviewed Clancy. from page two dogma,” Clancy told her what he “I’ve also had people e-mailing me • Scientists and research groups then considered had seen, he said saying how this has changed them,” are demanding that they be al- himself to be she shrugged and Clancy added. lowed to create live human em- someone totally uninvolved in the cal incision like they would make responded, “Oh, they do that all the Donna Thomas, director of Car- bryos just to destroy them for stem debate over abortion. for a C-section to gain access to the time.” ing Choices in Nashville, saw the cell research; some even want to ”It (the pro-life debate) was uterus, which they lifted out and Still in awe over what he had photo on Clancy’s Web site. “It’s pursue human cloning, claiming something that didn’t have any- placed on the mother. An incision witnessed, Clancy sent the unproc- pretty striking,” she said. “It rein- that “without cloning, there will be thing to do with me, and I had never was then made to the uterus itself, essed film to USA Today; many forces the concept that there is a no cures using embryonic stem taken a stand either way,” he said with the infant staying inside the publications require this from pho- life growing within someone and cells.” in an interview with the Tennessee womb throughout the procedure.” tographers, to ensure there is no ar- that it needs to be respected and Many people support research Register, the Nashville diocesan Then, Clancy said, a miracle tificial manipulation of images. “I cared for in the proper way.” using embryonic stem cells and newspaper. happened. “As they were about to thought then,” he said, “that of all Still a spiritual seeker, Clancy cloning, hoping it will lead to cures Something happened to change finish the procedure,” he recalled, the things I’ve ever done, this is the said the photo answers one impor- for paralysis and disease for which Clancy’s attitude and challenge his “the doctor was asking me about most significant to me.” tant question for him and for people, no treatment is known. But none of beliefs on Aug. 19, 1999, as he my film speed, and in my periph- Clancy still did not know if the such as pregnant women or abor- these practices is needed to produce stood, gowned and in surgery at eral vision I caught a movement. photograph had even been in fo- tion-clinic staffers, who are in the cures. Vanderbilt University Medical No one was touching the uterus but cus, it had happened so fast. Ten position of making life-or-death From abortion, to assisted sui- Center, with Canon camera in hand. it was moving. All of a sudden, the days later, Clancy’s editor called decisions. cide, to the destruction of “spare” The surgical procedure he was child thrust an arm out of the open- him. “He told me this was the most ”This changed me spiritually,” embryos, to creating life simply to incredible picture he’d ever seen,” he said. “I know without a doubt destroy it, we have come a long way Sacred Heart Catholic Church Clancy recalled. that God is using me and that I have toward seeing fellow human beings The now-famous “Fetal Hand to get this picture out there. I see as faceless burdens or as “things” Parish Festival Grasp” photograph is featured on myself not so much as saving lives; to be used. Web sites – with permission from I see myself as a messenger to let A culture of life -where every Sunday, October 20 the photographer and without – people know about something that human life is protected, respected and on billboards, posters and on happened in the blink of an eye.” and celebrated-begins with a per- Coleman, Texas Clancy’s own Web page, And what of the infant? Clancy sonal decision to respect the dig- Mexican Dinner – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. www.michaelclancy.com. said, “Samuel was born Dec. 2, nity of others. But it will take much ”The day after this photo was 1999. I saw him when he was two more than that. We must bear this Silent Auction • Arts & Crafts • Bingo published,” Clancy said, “a man days old in an Atlanta hospital. culture to others through our words Cake Walk • Games • Horseshoe Tourn. from St. Louis called and told me, When I saw him, it was amazing. and actions, and work for public ‘I have 14 crisis pregnancy centers He was a perfectly formed, normal policies that support human life Washer Tourn. • Cutest Baby Contest I’m in charge of, and I just want baby, looking around. From what and human dignity. Above all, we you to know your picture is saving I’ve read about Samuel’s surgery, must pray. PAGE 10 OCTOBER 2002 OF INTEREST

able when interviewing potential tained and investigated. Fr. Castro Examines Sexual candidates, but also insist on the 4. Let us remember that no one individual’s revelation of his per- has a right to become a priest. It is a sonal sexual history under the strict- gift from God offered to weak men, Misconduct At National Convention est confidentiality. Only this will whom we all are. Any individual, In the presence of bishops and Priests of the United States (ANSH), dressed very bluntly by those who assure the well being of the candi- who recognizes that his personal priests of Hispanic background was the difference between pedo- are in charge of training future date, the public and the church. weakness predisposes him to be- from different parts of the United philia and homosexuality. He also priests and deacons. 3. During that personal revela- come an abuser in relationship to States, Mexico and Columbia, Fr. stressed that statistics prove that In his conclusions, Fr. Castro tion any act of sexual abuse should sexual misconduct in the future, John Gonzales Castro, O.M.I., di- there are no more pedophiles stated four concerns of importance. be expressed. At the same time, the should be the first person to choose rector of Christ the King Retreat among the Catholic clergy than in 1. Apparently, no instrument self-image or “locus of control” of not to continue to seek to become Center, San Angelo, underscored any other profession including exists at the present time that can the individual should be ascer- a priest or a deacon. differences of sexual misconduct, doctors, lawyers, and engineers. predict well in advance who in the their bases and consequences on “Two of the variables that seem future will act as an abuser in rela- September 24, 2002, in Las Vegas, to be glaring in the profile of tionship to sexual misconduct, in- Intentions Of The Holy Nevada. pedophiles,” insisted Fr. Castro, cluding acts of pedophilia and Among the issues that Fr. Castro “are a very low self image or self efebophilia. To try to conclude oth- emphasized to the three bishops esteem and the perpetrator himself/ erwise would be unprofessional. Father For October and 124 priests gathered at the Thir- herself having been abused as a 2. Consequently, seminaries teenth National Convention of the child.” These are realities that Fr. should utilize not only the best General – That catechists may have the prayers and collaboration National Association of Hispanic Castro concluded have to be ad- psychological instruments avail- of their parish communities for the successful accomplishment of the new evangelization. Mission – That missionaries, priests, religious and the laity coura- Diocese Thanked for Peter’s Pense geously teach Jesus Christ’s love for the poor. Dear Bishop Pfeifer: I wish to of the Holy Father for this valuable world. acknowledge receipt of the check assistance. In addition to sharing May God, who is infinitely gen- in the amount of $35,731.65, rep- in the material responsibilities fac- erous, reward you and continue to 50th Anniversary resenting the Peter’s Pence contri- ing Pope John Paul II, this expres- bless you and the faithful under The Church and School of OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL in Hous- bution from the Church in San sion of generosity by your people your pastoral care. ton, Texas is celebrating our 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. The parish and Angelo for 2002, which you had reveals their deep awareness of the With warm regards, I am sin- school are looking for all past parishioners, students, and faculty. Please forwarded this past week to the bonds of faith, worship and love cerely yours in Christ, Monsignor contact us at (713) 645-6673, please leave a message, or mail your in- Apostolic Nunciature. which they share with the Univer- Leopoldo Girelli, Charge’ quiries to OLMC c/o Liz Ethridge Silva, 6723 Whitefriars, Houston, TX Permit me to offer an initial sal Church and God’s people, espe- d’Affaires, Apostolic Nunciature. 77087. You may also log on to www.olmchou.org. word of appreciation in the name cially the poor, throughout the

para producir curas. paign (WRAP). The WRAP cam- VIDA Desde el aborto, hasta la ayuda paign began in 1987 when Norma St. Ambrose & Holy Family from page two para el suicidio, la destrucción de Norris heard a sermon against por- pueden ser botados o congelados embriones “sobrantes”, la creación nography delivered by her pastor. 63rd Annual Festival para volver a tratar en el futuro; de vida simplemente para destruir- Norma conceived the idea of this Sunday, October 20 algunos científicos usan estos la, hemos recorrido un buen trecho campaign.. This campaign is a re- embriones “sobrantes” en investi- en la consideración de nuestros se- minder that pornography is an evil In Wall, TX • Theme: Wall USA gaciones destructivas, y hasta hay mejantes como cargas sin rostro o that should not be tolerated, and quienes argumentan que el use de “cosas” para ser usadas. that all good citizens must use ev- Turkey & Sausage Dinner embriones humanos reduce la ne- La cultura de la vida - donde ery effort, even political and legal Served 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. cesidad de experimentar con ani- cada ser humano es protegido, res- means, to eradicate this cancer from males. petado y celebrado - comienza con our society. Antique Tractor Show, Memory Lane • Grupos de científicos a inves- una decisión personal de respetar Auction • Games • The Market tigadores están exigiendo que se la dignidad de otros. Pero se nece- les permita crear embriones huma- sita mucho más que eso. Debemos CERO nos vivos sólo para destruirlos en mostrar esta cultura a los demás con from page eight el laboratorio para estudiar sus cé- nuestras palabras y acciones, y tra- será aplicada la frase, cero toleran- St. Joseph Catholic Church lulas; algunos hasta quieren pro- bajar por establecer reglamentos cia - pasado, presente, o futuro. To- ducir clones humanos alegando gubernamentales que apoyen la davía estoy buscando consejo so- 80th Annual Fall Festival que “sin ellos no ocurrirán las cu- vida y la dignidad humana. Sobre bre como hacer esta evaluación, y ras que requieren células de embrio- todo, debemos orar. las cuestiones apropiadas que ne- Sunday, November 10 nes”. cesitan ser preguntadas. Muchas personas apoyan el use Mientras tratamos con estos Rowena, Texas de células de embriones y de asuntos delicados y tratamos de “St. Joseph Celebrates the Pride of Texas” clones, en la creencia de que esto PORNOGRAPHY desarollar buenas normas pastorales contribuirá a la cura de parálisis y from page five para proveer para la protección y German Sausage, Turkey & Dressing Meal enfermedades para las cuales no hay Another splendid effort to com- seguridad de nuestros jóvenes, más Served from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm tratamiento conocido. Pero ningu- bat pornography is the White Rib- que nunca necesitamos rezar que na de estas prácticas es necesaria bon Against Pornography cam- el Espíritu Santo nos guie. Auction, Games, Country Store, Fun.

OCTOBER 2002 PAGE 11 SAN PEDRO SULA Special Collection For The Diocese Of San Pedro Sula November 2-3, 2002 by Msgr. Larry Droll holds an annual collection for the and economic pro- September 11 last year was a Diocese of San Pedro Sula. The grams to deal with special day in international rela- money given by our people has poverty receive gov- tions. No, not just because of the supported the building of churches ernment and non-gov- terrorist acts, but because of what and homes, has provided a convent ernment funds; but took place in San Angelo. for sisters to That day, the Dioceses of San live in as they Pedro Sula and San Angelo entered work in the into a partnership agreement, to slums, has pray and work together in solidar- purchased ity, as part of the same Catholic educational Diocesan Partners. The Cathedral of St. Peter is Church in the Americas. The Dio- equipment the spiritual center of the Diocese of San Pedro cese of Tyler would sign on to the for parish Sula. Most Rev. Angel Garachana, CMF, is the diocesan bishop. The Dioceses of San Pedro partnership a few days later. ministry. Sula, San Angelo and Tyler are in partnership The partnership is expressed Bishop Angel with one another. first of all in mutual prayer. We pray Garachana is for our brothers and sisters in Hon- very grateful that Church funds collected are sent to Bishop duras. They face devastating pov- to the people projects like hir- Garachana. Some funds are sent to erty, needs which we cannot even of the Dio- ing priests and specific parishes in Honduras. No imagine. And so we pray that God cese of San sisters, educat- donations are used by the Diocese will provide them jobs and educa- Angelo for ing youth, and of San Angelo to promote the col- tion, health care and food. We pray their dona- proclaiming the lection or the partnership trips. that God will bless families and tions. He ex- Gospel are pre- Thank you for your assistance strengthen their faith in Christ. plains that cisely where his to our brothers and sisters in Hon- The Diocese of San Angelo also many social diocese needs duras! Please consider a generous help. This is donation, to be given through a where he targets special collection in your parish, the gifts that November 2-3. come from the Diocese of San Angelo. Most of the

Youth from Chamelecon and Wall visit in the afternoon, after a day of working together.

Campus Ministry Partners. Father Oscar Valderama, OP, of San Pedro Sula, and Sister Malachy Griffin, OP, of San Angelo, are both Campus Ministers. They pray for one another and encourage each other’s ministry. Several students from Angelo State University visited San Parish Partners. St. Joseph’s Mission is one of the churches in Most Pedro Sula during Spring Break this Holy Trinity Parish, Chamelecon, Honduras. St. Ambrose Parish, year. Fr. Valderama will visit the Wall, Texas, is in partnership with the Chamelecon parish. Catholic Student Center in San Parishioners pray for each other, write to one another, and look for Angelo after Thanksgiving. opportunities to visit and support one another.

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