Church Rallying Call to Defend Marriage I Bishops Announce August 26 As ‘Support Marriage Sunday;’ Scottish Government Stalls for Time by Ian Dunn Defence of Marriage

Catholics flock to venerate Could MOTHER ANGELINE TERESA relic of ST JOHN VIANNEY in England McCRORY, former parishioner of Holy on its first ever visit to the UK, Family Church, Mossend, be spearheading a vocations drive. Page 8 Scotland’s next saint? Page 5

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II speaks with residents, visitors and guests during a visit to St Margaret of Scotland Hospice in Clydebank as part of her diamond jubilee celebrations. On her arrival at the hospice with the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen was met by Rear Admiral Michael Gregory, Lord- Lieutenent for Dunbartonshire, and Sr Rita Dawson, chief executive of St Margaret’s. For more on the visit, see page 3 PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Church rallying call to defend marriage I Bishops announce August 26 as ‘Support Marriage Sunday;’ Scottish Government stalls for time By Ian Dunn defence of marriage. Marriage is under threat and Church opposition Politically sensitive politicians need to know that the Catholic Church The money raised by the Catholic Church in the There is also increasing evidence this week that THE Catholic Church is to dedicate a Sunday will bear any burden and meet any cost in its Marriage Sunday collection will be used to help same-sex ‘marriage’ is overshadowing the SNP’s next month to stopping same-sex ‘marriage’ defence.” offset legal and advertising costs associated with campaign for independence as a new poll found as the Scottish Government continues to pro- the Scotland For Marriage campaign. The half of Scots want the legal definition of marriage crastinate on the issue. Scottish Government decision umbrella group has a range of professional advi- to remain as a union between a man and a woman. Sunday August 26 has been designated ‘Support The Scottish Government’s decision on whether sors and secured the support and financial back- The ComRes survey, on behalf of the Scotland for Marriage Sunday’ in Scotland’s 450 plus parishes in or not it would put forward legislation to legalise ing of a broad range of religions, from evangelical Marriage group, showed that 55 per cent of those the hope that Catholics will donate £100,000 through same-sex ‘marriage’ had been expected on Tues- Christians to the Muslim community, in opposing polled agreed that ‘marriage should continue to be a special collection. The money will help fund the day but a spokesperson told the SCO on Tuesday the proposed change in the law defining marriage. defined as a life-long exclusive commitment between Church’s campaign to save traditional marriage. that the decision had been delayed. On Marriage Sunday, priests in every parish will a man and a woman’ while 38 per cent disagreed. Cardinal Keith O’Brien said he and the rest of “There has been some slippage in the expected be asked to read a strongly-worded letter from the The poll also found that 50 per cent of Scots the hierarchy would do anything in their power to timetable due to the huge volume of responses, Scottish hierarchy, which will spell out the fears and want the matter to be decided by a nationwide ref- resist change to marriage. 77,000 in total, and the time taken for these to be concerns about changing the law. erendum rather than the Scottish Parliament. “The bishops of Scotland are so concerned by analysed and properly considered by the cabinet,” Although some media reports have already The poll of more than 1000 adults across Scotland threats to marriage that Sunday August 26 has the spokesperson said. “The cabinet has had a first claimed the Scottish government has decided to found that 39 per cent believed the matter should be been set aside as ‘Support Marriage Sunday,’” he discussion on this and has asked for some further legalise same-sex ‘marriage,’ John Deighan, the decided by Holyrood while 12 per cent said they did said. “We will use this opportunity to remind detail. We fully expect to be in a position to pub- Scottish bishops’ parliamentary officer, told the SCO not know how the issue should be addressed. Catholics of the importance of marriage as a union lish the way ahead this month.” this was nothing more than a form of propaganda. of a man and a woman and to urge them to be gen- Before launching the consultation on the issue “This is just the other side trying to put pressure I Editorial, page 14 erous in contributing to a special collection which last year, the SNP Government said it was of a on the First Minister,” he said. “No one knows yet will be used to support a range of initiatives in mind to go ahead with changing the law. what the result will be.” I [email protected]

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Bishop, family at golden jubilee of Motherwell priest

BISHOP Joseph Devine of pleased that the thunderstorms Motherwell joined the com- from earlier in the day had Parishioners and well-wishers packed munity of St Mary’s Church, cleared in time for the Mass. into St Conval’s Church, Pollok, Glas- Caldercruix, on the evening The parish priest was gow, on the feast of Ss Peter and Paul of Tuesday June 22 to cele- delighted to have his sisters, Kay to pay tribute to Fr William McGinley, O’Leary and Ella Hegarty who was celebrating the golden jubilee brate a Mass of Thanksgiving of his ordination to the priesthood. marking parish priest, Canon (above right), alongside him for Among those joining the parish priest Cornelius O’Leary’s golden the celebrations, which were of St Conval’s for the celebration of jubilee as a priest. also attended by St Mary’s Mass was Fr Colman McGrath—a for- More than 20 priests from parishioners, friends and guests. mer classmate of Fr McGinley—who is Motherwell Diocese celebrated To mark his 50 years as a also celebrating his golden jubilee as a the Mass alongside the bishop priest, Canon O’Leary was pre- priest this year. Fr McGinley’s sister, and Canon O’Leary, who has sented with a Papal Blessing by Kathleen Cairns, and her husband, been parish priest at St Mary’s parishioner Jane Rafferty Jimmy, as well as his aunt, Ethol, and for the last 15 years. (above), on behalf of a delighted his uncle, Elias Papanastasias, also “It was a very good celebra- St Mary’s community. joined him for the special occasion. tion and I was grateful for every- Seven-year-old parishioner Ross body who came along,” Canon Docherty presented Fr McGinley with a O’Leary said, adding that he was MAIN PIC: TOM EADIE Papal Blessing on behalf of the parish, and the priest was also presented with

SPOTLIGHT ON... the gift of a new laptop computer and printer from the St Conval’s community. Among the large congregation were also children from the local St Marnock’s Primary School, who were keen to pay tribute to the popular parish priest. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

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St Conval’s parishioners shocked New administrator chosen for Dunkeld by a sickening act of vandalism PARISHIONERS of a Glas- Mgr Basil O’Sullivan has been appointed to run the diocese until new bishop is named gow church were left shocked at an act of vandalism that By Ian Dunn elected Bishop of Dunkeld in 1981, at that took place in the parish time one of the youngest bishops in the grounds at the weekend. MGR Basil O’Sullivan, parish priest world. He has led the diocese for the last 31 A vandal kicked the head off of Holy Family Church, Dunblane, years and, at the age of 71, is stepping down a statue of St Bernadette at St has been appointed administrator to four years earlier than would normally be Conval’s Church, Pollok, on run Dunkeld Diocese until the new the case because of his health problems. Saturday night, an incident that PIC:PAUL McSHERRY bishop is named. “It has been a privilege and a pleasure to was caught on CCTV footage. Mgr O’Sullivan, 80, a senior priest in the serve the priests, religious and people of Two men are seen in the said the act of vandalism was diocese, is a Canon lawyer and is Provost Dunkeld over the last 31 years,” Bishop footage trying to move the statue ‘very disappointing.’ of the Cathedral Chapter. He celebrated the Logan said. “I have enjoyed their loyalty off its concrete base. When they “You can’t be on guard for this golden jubilee of his ordination to the priest- and support and I am most grateful for that. fail, one of the men aims a kick kind of thing 24 hours a day,” he hood in 2006 and said he was surprised to “It has been a pleasure, too, to be that sends the head of the statue said. “The statue had stood in the be appointed as administrator after he was involved in the wider community in the and its upper body to the ground. grounds for some years. Hope- nominated by senior priests of the diocese. areas which the diocese covers and I thank Rena McVey, secretary of St fully we can have it repaired.” “I am one of the consultors so I found everyone with whom I have worked over Conval’s parish council, said she Bill McKenna, 73, president out I was going to be administrator when the years. was ‘really upset’ when she dis- of the parish pastoral council, my name came out of the hat,” he said. “It “Waiting in the school we had no idea “I feel sure everyone will offer my suc- covered that the statue had been added: “This is usually a quiet was unexpected as I am 80 years old so I of what was happening outside and how cessor the same commitment and support attacked when she arrived to open area but there has been more and thought it would go to a younger man.” the school was being inundated with love I have enjoyed and I wish him, whoever up the church on Sunday morning. more vandalism in recent years. One of his first acts as administrator and sympathy from people everywhere,” he is, my prayers and good wishes.” “When I had a look at the “We don’t know what is was to reappoint Mgr Ken McCaffrey as he said on the tenth anniversary of the Paying tribute to Bishop Logan, Vicar CCTV and saw it happening, it behind it or who is responsible. the diocesan vicar general. school shootings. General Mgr McCaffrey said: “Bishop Vin- just made me feel sick,” she We just want it to stop.” “I am sure he will be a great help and “All of Dunblane was being loved and cent has made a huge contribution to the said. “I don’t understand why Strathclyde Police said: “We support, as will all the other consultors,” prayed for by good people all over the life of the Church, both at local and national anyone would want to do that. received a report at 9.45am on Mgr O’Sullivan said. “There will be no world. People from the media would ask level, over the last three decades. It’s a terrible act of vandalism. Sunday that a statue had been radical changes, it is just a case of doing where God was that morning? The strange “Even with his health issues over the last “The statue has been in the vandalised. Inquiries are ongo- the day-to-day administration until the thing was that no one on the ground, the few years he has continued to dedicate church grounds since I brought ing to find those responsible.” Pope appoints a new bishop which hope- people I was dealing with, no one asked himself to the priests and people of the dio- it back from Lourdes three The statue of St Bernadette has fully won’t be long.” me that question.” cese. We assure him of our prayers that he years ago. The parish paid 250 extra special significance this year, might enjoy better health in his retirement. euros for it and I brought it as Catholic pilgrims from across Parish support Bishop steps down “He is much loved and respected by back on a flight myself. the world travelling to Lourdes— Mgr O’Sullivan (above right) said his parish- The news of Mgr O’Sullivan’s appoint- priests and people alike, and on behalf of “Just last year, some youths the French town made famous for ioners had been ‘very pleased’ at the news. ment follows the announcement by the the Catholic community in Dunkeld I offer took the statue of Our Lady and the Marian Apparitions—are “It is a great privilege, although also a Vatican late last month that Pope Bene- him our thanks for all he has done and hid it. Luckily it wasn’t dam- asked to join in the theme: With burden,” he said. dict XVI had officially accepted the assure him of our prayers and good wishes aged and we managed to get it Bernadette Praying the Rosary. He is well known across Dunkeld, espe- resignation of Bishop Vincent Logan of as he begins this new chapter in his life back into position.” Fr McGinley recently cele- cially for the help he gave the community Dunkeld. His successor as bishop has not and ministry.” Fr William McGinley (above brated the golden jubilee of his in the aftermath of the Dunblane massacre yet been chosen. right), St Conval’s parish priest, ordination. (See page 2) in 1996. 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Indian priests celebrate a shared Faith in Scotland Fr Thomas Manickam and Fr Suresh Merlo conclude three-week visit to Scotland by praising strength of Scottish Catholicism By Martin Dunlop Parish ties and youth Indian priests Fr Thomas Manickam and Fr Suresh cation is the key to making a long-term differ- Merlo enjoyed their visit to Scotalnd, during which Throughout their stay in Scotland, the Indian ence to the lives of the poor people in his parish. time they enjoyed an inspiring children’s Mass for Our “THE Faith of Catholics in Scotland is very priests visited a number of parishes and spent time It is a message he preaches in sermons and reg- Lady of Fatima (main). They will take the affection and strong.” This is the message that two visit- meeting many of the Catholic Faithful here. One ularly shares with other priests, and he believes warmth they were greeted with here back to their ing Indian priests took home with them after Mass in particular, however, provided Fr Merlo signs of change and hope are beginning to own parishes in India (inset) spending three weeks in Glasgow. and Fr Manickam with some very special memo- develop. “Parents are beginning to realise the MAIN PIC: DAN McGINTY Though Fr Thomas Manickam and Fr Suresh ries to take back to India: the children’s Mass for importance of education,” he said. Merlo recently enjoyed visiting many parts of the Our Lady of Fatima, which was celebrated in May country during their stay in Scotland earlier this at Glasgow’s St Andrew’s Cathedral. Vocations ing ‘well disciplined, quality education,’ and year, it was the affection and warmth of the Scot- “The children’s Mass was lovely, the children Another message Fr Merlo preaches about, with highlighted that many Hindu parents, and those tish people, in particular the parishioners of the were carrying Our Lady’s statue in the cathedral great regularity, is the importance of vocations. It of other denominations, choose to send their chil- churches they celebrated Masses at, that will have and singing Ave Maria,” Fr Merlo said. “It was is a message that has clearly had a significant dren to India’s Catholic-run schools. the longest lasting impression on the two priests. great for us to meet Archbishop Conti, too. It impact on his parishioners; there are currently Reflecting on their visit to Scotland, the Indian “I have not felt as if I am away from home, the meant a lot to us.” eight men studying in seminary from St Joseph’s, priests spoke fondly of their trip and the many people here are very affectionate and very loving, “The children’s Mass was very inspiring,” Fr while up to ten of his congregation expressed an people that had made their three-week stay so there have been no problems at all,” Fr Merlo— Manickam added. interest in the priesthood last year. special. who was making his first-ever trip out of India— The emphasis on youth in the Church is some- For Fr Manickam, the recent visit provided an “The Faith of the people is what I will remem- said during his stay in Scotland. “People have thing that Fr Merlo focuses strongly on at his opportunity for him to meet with many of his ber most,” Fr Merlo said, when quizzed about a been coming up to speak to us after Mass, wel- parish of St Joseph’s, in the Krishna district of Scottish sponsors, who provide vital support to favourite memory he will take home to India coming us and wishing us well. It has made me Andhra Pradesh. St Anthony’s. Since his first visit, Scottish with him. “I had heard so many people saying: feel very comfortable. At first, I did not know if I With more than 350 Catholic families, St Catholics have been donating prayer cards, ‘The Faith in that country is diminishing, people would be able to spend three weeks in Scotland.” Joseph’s is one of the largest and—founded in Rosaries, writing materials and many other there are not going to church.’ For Fr Manickam, the visit inApril and May this 1893—the oldest parish in Fr Merlo’s diocese, essential items to the diocese-run school, for “My impressions, having been to Scotland, year was his third to Scotland. The Indian priest but there is also great poverty in the area. which Fr Manickam is very grateful. have changed. People have a lot of Faith, a lot of has established links with Catholics here—many The parish priest’s aim within the coming years “Scottish people have a spirit of generosity trust in God and they have love for the priest. of who have provided donations and support for is to create a permanent home for a group of young and sacrifice,” Fr Manickam said, emphasising They also show great generosity. It has been St Anthony’s Secondary School in the Namakkal orphaned boys, who are cared for within his parish. how crucial their support is for the ‘universal really touching to have had such a warm wel- district of India, the school at which Fr Manickam Land has been set-aside within the parish, which Church.’ come from people.” is headteacher—through friends in Glasgow. Fr Merlo hopes to develop and, ultimately, create St Anthony’s educates more than 850 Indian When asked the same question, Fr Manickam When Fr Manickam, from Tamil Nadu State, a home and a better life for the young orphans. boys and girls up to the age of 16 years old. Fr responded. “I like Scotland so much I have been was invited to visit his friends in Scotland this year, “This is my intention and it is what I am pray- Manickam is responsible for 36 teachers and pro- back two times since my first visit.” the invitation was extended to his priestly friend ing for,” he said. vides the children with English and history Fr Merlo, who is from Andhra Pradesh State. Fr Merlo is also strong in his belief that edu- tuition. He explained the importance of provid- I [email protected]

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THE community of Holy Family Church, Mossend in Motherwell Dio- cese was delighted to hear that a former parishioner of the church was declared Venerable by the Vatican at the end of last month. Mother Angeline Teresa McCrory, whose original name was Bridget Teresa McCrory and who lived in the parish of Parishes join inter-diocesan Holy Family from 1900-1912, was declared Venerable on Thursday June 28, grave-blessing ceremony a step in the process towards the possible Beatification and Canonisation of a new saint for Scotland. CHURCHGOERS from been bereaved in previous years. Mother Angeline’s family emigrated three neighbouring parishes Large numbers attended this from Scotland to Ulster—Bridget was joined together earlier this year’s service, which was led born in Mountjoy, County Tyrone—but month for the annual Bless- by Fr James Tracey, parish they returned to their native homeland ing of the Graves Service at priest of St Patrick’s, who was when Bridget was only seven years of age. Kilsyth Cemetery. assisted by the parish’s The annual event has particu- bereavement group. Vocation larl significance as the three After a short and moving In 1912, aged 19, she left home to join the parishes involved, although service, those gathered dis- Little Sisters of the Poor, a French close by, are split between persed to their family graves to Catholic congregation engaged in the care Glasgow Archdiocese and St lay flowers provided by St of the destitute aged. She did her novitiate Andrews and Edinburgh Arch- Patrick’s parish and say their in La Tour, France, and after her profes- diocese. own private prayers. sion she was sent to the US. Holy Cross, Croy, St John of The Kilsyth community was In 1926, Mother Angeline was the Cross, Twechar (both Glas- delighted to be joined for the appointed superior of a nursing home of gow), and St Patrick’s, Kilsyth occasion by a vocation from the Little Sisters of the Poor in the Bronx, (St Andrews and Edinburgh) all their own parish for the service, New York. While on a retreat the follow- use Kilsyth Cemetery, and Sr Pauline Dempsey of the ing year, she felt she needed to do more parishioners join together each Franciscan Sisters of the for the aged under her care. She felt that year to remember that the Immaculate Conception. the European model of the care of the eld- Catholic community The Blessing of the Graves erly and many of the customs in France extends beyond their own service takes place at the first did not meet the needs of Americans. In parishes. circle in the graveyard exten- addition, she felt that caring for only the The families and friends of the sion where three priests who destitute elderly, as is the practice of the deceased over the past 12 months formerly served St Patrick’s, Little Sisters, was not sufficient, as old age from all three parishes are espe- Canon Karl-Heinz Kruger, strikes all classes of people, leaving them cially invited to attend the serv- Canon Thomas McGarvey and alone and frightened. ice as well as those who have Canon Downie, are buried. Being unable to effect any necessary changes in her present situation, Mother the Vatican to begin a new congregation Legacy Angeline sought advice and counsel from for the care of the aged, incorporating Mother Angeline McCrory died on Janu- Cardinal Hayes, the Archbishop of Mother Angeline’s ideals. ary 21, 1984, her 91st birthday, at the New York. Thus, through the inspiration Mother motherhouse of the congregation. She was The cardinal encouraged her in her Angeline received from the congregation interred in the congregation’s cemetery at work and suggested that she expand her dedicated to the aged, she was now able St Teresa’s Motherhouse in Germantown, ministry to include the aged throughout to further develop this needed apostolate Philadelphia. Fr James Grant, parish priest the New York City area. with new methods. From the very start, at Holy Family Church, told the SCO that Eventually, this need was recognised the Carmelite friars in New York took a the late Bill Murphy was a staunch propo- throughout the US. In order to accomplish deep interest in Mother Angeline and her nent of the cause for Mother Angeline’s what she felt called to do, and with the companions. Beatification and Canonisation and he blessing of the cardinal, Mother Angeline In 1931, the new congregation became actively sought to make her better known and six other sisters withdrew from the affiliated with the Carmelite Order and in Scotland and Mossend in particular. congregation of the Little Sisters of the was henceforth known as the Carmelite Poor and were granted permission from Sisters for the Aged and Infirm. I [email protected]

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High School in Cambuslang project. raised more than £6200 Pupils from every class in the I [email protected] throughout Lent and invited school were involved in the representatives from the project, during which they school’s chosen charities—Kil- received help from the school’s 1: staff and pupils of Trinity High bryde Hospice, SCIAF, St pastoral care group and mem- School in Cambuslang, Andrew’s Hospice, MISSIO, bers of the local community. alongside Bishop Joseph Devine HCPT, Let the Children Live Mary’s Meals also received a and diocesan clergy. 2: a Marie and Mary’s Meals—along to large financial boost from St Curie Tea Party at Turnbull High the annual feast day Mass last Patrick’s Primary School in School, with pupils, staff, charity 3 4 month to collect cheques. Anderston, Glasgow. Through workers and the Lord Provost of Bishop Joseph Devine of various fundraising activities, East Dunbartonshire. 3: Pupils from Motherwell celebrated the feast St Patrick’s pupils raised a total Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School with Mary’s Meals workers. day Mass for the school along- of £1700 for the charity. 4 & 5: Mary’s Meals accept side diocesan clergy. Mary Moran, a volunteer for fundraising efforts from pupils of At Turnbull High School in Mary’s Meals, visited St St Thomas’ Primary School, pri- Bishopbriggs, the school’s Patrick’s before the summer to mary 4 pupils in photograph 4, pri- SSVP conference arranged a collect the cheque from pupils. mary 1s in photograph 5. 6: pupils summer tea party to raise funds At the end of year Mass at St from St Patrick’s Primary in Ander- for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Margaret’s Academy in Liv- ston present Mary’s Meals volun- The youngsters invited the ingston, Cardinal Keith teer Mary Moran with a cheque for Provost of East Dunbartonshire O’Brien learned of the terrific £1700. 7: Cardinal Keith O’Brien Una Walker, sisters from the fundraising achievements of with St Margaret’s Academy jani- Little Sisters of the Poor con- school janitor, Paul Cairns. tor—and fundraiser—Paul Cairns, gregation, Fr Eamon Friel from Mr Cairns managed to raise Fr Jeremy Bath, headteacher Jim the local St Matthew’s parish, £1080 by walking the West Cameron, and pupils from the Marie Curie fundraisers, teach- Highland Way, a sum he school ers and friends of the school, to donated to the school’s Lourdes join them in raising vital funds. fund. PICS 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7: PAUL In East Kilbride, youngsters Pupils from St Margaret’s McSHERRY; PIC 3: TOM EADIE 5

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2 7 Friday July 13 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 7 Wheels up for charity this summer on epic cycle ride Young Scots on the Land’s End 2012 challenge will raise money for groups such as Mary’s Meals and offer morning prayer for supporters

By Martin Dunlop cyclists to depart on day one of the trip, Sunday July 1, and is set to cycle TWO Scots are joining young a total of 1250 miles. The entire group Catholics from across the country is scheduled to arrive at Land’s End on on a mammoth bike ride covering the evening of Sunday July 20 and, the the length of the UK this summer following day, they will then cycle to to bear witness to their Faith and the Church of the Immaculate Con- raise money for various charities. ception in Penzance and attend Mass Mary’s Meals, African Mission and at 12noon. the St Pio’s Friary in Bradford are just “We are planning several prayer some of the charities that will benefit evenings on our route to pray for the re- from money raised by the Land’s End evangelisation of the UK, and involve 2012 adventure others who are not able to cycle with us, in the spiritual focus of the trip,” she Scots on track said ahead of her departure. The two young cyclists from Scotland, “We are going to pray together each who will each journey 600 miles to the day of the trip, which will culminate in finish point in Land’s End, are set to Mass which we will celebrate together depart from Glasgow today. with the parish of Penzance on our Andrew Robertson, 20 and arrival. Cameron Armstrong, 16, (right) a “I am really looking forward to vis- pupil of St Thomas of Aquin’s High iting many beautiful places for the first School in Edinburgh, have each time.” vowed to offer morning prayer for all Gregory, 18, who is studying for his those who have given generously to A-levels, said: “I am really excited the charities. about this cycling trip, not only because This is the first time both of the it is such an iconic achievement, but youngsters have participated in such a also because we will be taking in the trip, but they have commented that ‘it amazing countryside of Great Britain, will give us time for deep prayer and Closer to home, Andrew Robertson ters each day as they go on with their invited people to join them to cycle for and won’t have the challenge of cross- reflection whilst showing a real convic- spoke of a soup kitchen in Edinburgh, excellent work each day.” whatever distance they can manage on ing any language barriers.” tion to their faith.’ which offers a meal to the poor and the challenge. Mary’s Meals provides children in needy, six days a week and survives Organisers Anna-Marie, 21, a medicine student I For more details about the project, the developing world with a daily meal off very few donations. Andrew, who Land’s End 2012 is the brainchild of in Yorkshire, said she hopes the trip visit http://tolandsend2012.blogspot. in their place of education.African Mis- has helped out at the soup kitchen, Anna-Marie and Gregory Treloar, who ‘will help us to bear witness to our co.uk/, and to sponsor the riders go sion is a small UK-based charity that said: “Never have I seen such a were part of a sibling-trio that cycled own Faith, as well as supporting some to http://www.charitygiving.co. has specific projects throughout Africa, devoted love to God’s people than the from London to Rome in 2010. wonderful work that goes on within uk/tolandsend2012 such as providing support for medical sisters show and an unbelievable trust This time, they have turned their the Church.’ and educational schemes. in God that He will provide to the sis- attention closer to home and have Anna Marie was one of the first I [email protected]

NEWS IN BRIEF The Redemptorists invite you to find time to TRIDUUM CELEBRATION FOR ‘come away to a quiet POOR CLARES IN BOTHWELL place’ this year. Make The Poor Clare Sisters in Space for Jesus to Speak Bothwell are preparing for a to your Heart. triduum celebration, begin- We welcome individuals, ning on Wednesday August 8, Kinnoull Centre for Spirituality groups and parishes to culminating on the feast of St our Retreat centre Clare and marking 800 years Home of the Redemptorists in Scotland throughout the year. of Poor Clare life. From Palm Sunday 2011 until Saints of the Third Age 23-27 July 2012 the feast of St Clare this year, Ms. Marie Hogg & Fr. Jim McManus CSsR Saturday August 11, Poor Clares We retire from work, not from life. In fact, we should say that we retire for life, throughout the world have been celebrating the 8th centenary of for a fuller and more fulfi lled life. We need a spirituality for the Third Age. the foundation of their order. Cycle team met St Andrews and This week will enable Third Agers, Religious Men and Women who have re- The Scottish events will con- tired from work, to come together with other members of the Faithful and clude with the celebration of Edinburgh Lourdes pilgrimage Mass at St Bride’s Church, share about their own spiritual journey and hear how others, in their Third attached to the Poor Clares ATEAM of four cyclists from (From left) Stuart Downie, Kevin Age, blossomed spiritually and became saints – wholesome, graceful and Monastery in Bothwell, on the Duncan, Sean Duncan and Paul Scotland joined up with Car- Barry at Edinburgh Castle before gracious human beings. feast of St Clare. Cardinal Keith dinal Keith O’Brien and the they left O’Brien will be the principal cel- St Andrews and Edinburgh ebrant at the Mass. Further infor- Archdiocesan Lourdes pil- cer in January 2010 and died less A Summer Retreat 6 – 10 August 2012 mation can be found at the grimage on Saturday, having than four months later, aged 34. With him there is plentiful Redemption Fr. Gerry Mulligan website: http://www.poorclaress- completed an 1147-mile cycle The quartet spent a number of cotland.co.uk. route, which set off from summer holidays in Lourdes with CSsR Scotland on Sunday June 24. Nicola and many other young We spend a few peaceful days reflecting on God’s love for us made visible in NEW EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY Paul Barry, from Edinburgh, people volunteering and caring for Christ Jesus our Lord. He is the one who walks with us in all our ways. God CHAPEL TO OPEN along with brothers Kevin and people with disabilities. The new chapel for St Albert the Sean Duncan, who live in St After arriving at the French is with us in all the changes in our journey. Great, the Catholic chaplaincy at Andrews and Burntisland respec- town, made famous for the Marian Edinburgh University, will open tively, and Stuart Downie, from Apparitions, on Saturday, the later this month. Fife, have already raised more cyclists recorded an online audio Retreat for Religious 13-20 August 2012 Fr. Peter Burns CSsR The first Mass in the new than £10,000 for the Nicola Mur- clip, in which they spoke of the A retreat for all leading a vowed life by a well respected spiritual guide. Peter chapel, which is run by the ray Foundation, a Fife-based char- ‘fantastic reception’ they received Burns leads retreats throughout Ireland and the UK, has worked in Forma- Dominicans, will be celebrated ity that supports Edinburgh at St Michael’s Gate, Lourdes, tion and Direction roles for many years. Come and find rest for your soul in on Sunday July 22. University’s research into ovarian despite the ‘horrendous’ weather. The final Mass in the current cancer. Mr K Duncan and Mr The cyclists also spoke of the very the company of an experienced guide, in a quiet and tranquil part of Scotland. chapel will be celebrated next Downie, are parishioners of St rewarding site of the Pyrenean Thursday, after which the Peter in Chains, Inverkeithing, mountain range coming into view Blessed Sacrament will be trans- while Mr S Duncan, is a parish- on the final leg of the journey—a A Reflective Weekend 12 – 14 Oct 2012 ferred to the new chapel. ioner of St Joseph’s, Burntisland. final leg which also included the That you may have life to the full Fr. Daniel O’Leary On Wednesday August 15, the The four men decided to under- group’s first wheel puncture—and The retreat will be about our journey to wholeness, towards personal solemnity of the Assumption, take the cycle challenge this year recorded a ‘huge thank you’ to Cardinal Keith O’Brien will ded- in memory of their late friend all those people that have helped transformation, towards a happier way of living and of passing on Joy. icate the altar in the new chapel Nicola. Fife-born Nicola Murray them along the way and donated Contact: The Secretary, St. Mary's Monastery, Hatton Road, Perth, PH2 7BP at an evening Mass. was diagnosed with ovarian can- money to such a worth while cause. tel: 01738 624 075 email: [email protected] 8 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 13 2012

Braving the rain to venerate relic PIC: MAZUR/CATHOLICNEWS.ORG.UK UK pilgrims turn out in droves to venerate the relic of St John Vianney’s heart in England By Stephen Reilly

THOUSANDS of British pilgrims braved torrential rain last weekend to venerate the relic of St John Vianney’s heart. The relic of the 19th-century French Inspiration at Invocation 2012 priest, the patron saint of priests, arrived at Manchester Airport last Thursday from THE heart of St John or in prayer before the France for a four-day tour of England, the Vianney was an Blessed Sacrament, or first time it has ever been brought to the UK. inspiration presence at before the relic of the heart “This relic represents a call to the heart, Invocation 2012, the of St John Vianney which a call to return to what must lie at the heart Third Youth International we shall welcome on of the life our parishes declining or appar- Discernment Festival Saturday evening. In these ently flourishing in city, town and country- in Oscott College, moments of stillness, in a side,” Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury, Birmingham last profound way, we deepen who requested the relic, told pilgrims at weekend (above). in our appreciation that the Liverpool’s Cathedral of Christ the King Archbishop Vincent Lord God is supreme last Friday. Nichols of Westminster, among the nations, supreme “St John Vianney had no doubt that president of the Bishops’ on the earth.” whatever lies at the centre, the heart of our Conference of England Archbishop Longley parishes must always serve to bring us back and Wales, and Archbishop went on to say that the to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.” Apostolic nuncio to the UK, Archbishop Antionio can blown about on the piazza outside,” he Bernard Longley of Birm- stillness of Faith provided Mennini (left), Archbishop Vincent Nichols told those gathered in the cathedral, which ingham addressed those a vital anchor in turbulent Liverpool (centre) and Archbishop Bernard Longley (right) pictured with clergy in front of the relic of the holds 3000. Rather he proceeded purpose- attending the event, who times. During the same Mass, Archbishop Patrick heart of St John Vianney at Oscott College fully in seeking to please God. This led him were given the opportunity “Too many things and Kelly of Liverpool appealed to Catholics ven- PIC: MAZUR/CATHOLICNEWS.ORG.UK very close to all his people and especially to venerate the relic at the too many people try to lay erating the heart of St John Vianney to pray close throughout his life to the most diffi- end of the festival. They claim to our lives,” he for priests and priestly vocations. The arch- cult and confused of his people—the types were joined by Apostolic said. “There are so many bishop reminded those present that the ‘Lord mated 2700 pilgrims queued for hours to of people we might naturally be inclined to Nuncio Antonio Mennini distractions and noises that commands us to pray for His labourers.’ venerate it, twice the number expected by avoid.” for Vespers. conspire to drown out our “Jesus was stirred to the depth of his being organisers. On Friday evening, the relic traveled to St Archbishop Longley stillness, to undermine or in the face of every disease and every infir- On the day it arrived, Bishop Davies Michael’s and All Angels Church in Wood- told attendees who think upset our faith in Jesus mity and He sends the 12 to heal every dis- encouraged priests, deacons and the con- church, near Liverpool, for compline. The they may have a vocation Christ. But here, in these ease and every infirmity,” he said. “This gregation to a renewed recognition of ‘the next day the relic was venerated at St Wil- that praying before the few days, you have a won- diocese was massively blessed by Fr Jimmy irreplaceable gift of Holy Orders and espe- frid’s Church in Northwich, before it was relic could be a moment of derful opportunity to be Collins, 70 years a priest, and as the healing cially the ordained priesthood.’ taken to Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shropshire. great stillness. still, to be fixed on what Mass celebrated here, when for the first time The relic was then transferred to Liver- Finally, it traveled onto St Mary’s College “This weekend you will really matters, to stand he was not with us with his healing touch pool last Friday for a national day of prayer Seminary in Birmingham for an annual enjoy many different activi- before our Lord and to lis- and powerful words, the crowds recognise a for the renewal of parish life and vocations. vocations conference before returning to ties, from workshops and ten. Who is Our Lord call- shepherd and seek for shepherds who are The day included Mass as well as the pray- France on Monday. inspiring talks, to our cele- ing you to be? What is the moved to the depths of their being in the ing of the Divine Office, confession, expo- brations of Mass and times Lord asking you to do with face of every disease and infirmity.” sition of the Blessed Sacrament and, of Patron saint of prayer, and the many the great gift of your life? course, veneration of the relic. St John Mary Baptist Vianney served as a conversations that you will You may be confident that Tour of relic Bishop Davies noted how St John Vian- priest for 40 years in the small, rural French have with each other,” the if you are generous, and The relic was accompanied throughout the ney did not have a concrete ‘pastoral plan’ town of Ars during the early 19th century. archbishop said. “Perhaps say yes and are prepared to visit by Bishop Guy Bagnard of Belley- but, instead, had a firm disposition to seek Even during his lifetime he was regarded even more importantly, abandon your life to God, Ars, France, along with two priests of the Holiness, which he was able to convey to as a saintly figure. He was formally Canon- there will also be times of you will receive much Ars Diocese. It was first taken to St those who around him. ised by Pope Pius XI in 1925 and four years stillness, alone in the beau- more than you could ever Anthony’s Church in Manchester’s south- “St John Vianney never set out to ‘please later was proclaimed principal patron saint tiful grounds of this college, imagine or hope to find.” ern district of Wythenshawe, where an esti- people’ responding to demands like a tin of parish priests.

Christian leaders urge Sudanese is part of a bigger struggle to “If one wants the Church in Two lawmakers, a federal sen- NEWS IN BRIEF ‘convert our own hearts’ and China to be Catholic, one must not ator and a state parliamentarian ‘live for God completely,’ proceed with Episcopal ordinations were killed, attending a funeral governments to embrace peace MGR PHILIP EGAN TO BE NEW Philadelphia Archbishop Charles that do not have the prior approval service of 63 people who were BISHOP OF PORTSMOUTH Chaput said last week in Wash- of the Holy Father,” the Vatican’s killed on Saturday in a Christian CATHOLIC and Anglican Kordofan and Blue Nile regions. POPE Benedict XVI has appointed ington at the Basilica of the Congregation for the Evangelisa- village in Barkin Ladi, local gov- bishops have urged the gov- Following the independence Mgr Philip Egan, Vicar General of National Shrine of the Immacu- tion of Peoples said in a July 3 note ernment area, when the assailants ernments of Sudan and South of South Sudan, many South Shrewsbury Diocese, as the eighth late Conception. issued ahead of the ordination. returned with guns and machetes Sudan to work for a peaceful Sudanese people were violently Bishop of Portsmouth. He will suc- He delivered the homily at the to launch another attack. solution to growing tensions expelled from Khartoum, and ceed the Bishop Crispian Hollis, Mass that brought the US bishops’ NUMBER OF CATHOLICS IN Senator Gyang Dantong and between the countries. many Christian buildings were who is retiring after turning 75 in ‘fortnight for freedom’ to a close. MONGOLIA IS ON THE RISE Gyang Fulani, a representative In a joint message on the first attacked and the archbishops November 2010. “The political and legal effort to THE Catholic Church in Mongo- of the constituency in the state anniversary of the independence said they were concerned at the Bishop-elect Egan, 56, who defend religious liberty—as vital lia has grown from zero to 800 House of Assembly, were the of South Sudan, Mgr Paulino treatment of Christians there. was born in Altrincham, will be as it is—belongs to a much greater members in 20 years. two lawmakers who were killed. Lukudu Loro, Catholic Arch- “We are saddened by the ordained Bishop of Portsmouth at struggle to master and convert our The anniversary was celebrated House of Representatives mem- bishop of Juba, and Mgr Daniel developments in the Republic a ceremony in the Cathedral own hearts, and to live for God with a special Mass at the Cathe- ber Simon Mwadkom was Deng Bul, Episcopal Arch- of Sudan, which appear to Church of St John the Evangelist completely, without alibis or self- dral of Ulan Bator, in the presence wounded and was rushed to a bishop of Juba and Primate of threaten the ethnic, religious in Portsmouth on September 24. delusion,” the archbishop said. of civil and religious authorities, hospital in an unconscious state. the Episcopal Church of Sudan, and cultural diversity,” they “It is with trepidation and yet “The purpose of religious liberty including Mgr Savio Hon Tai Fai, said: “The relations between the said. “We are particularly sad- with profound trust in the loving is to create the context for true Secretary of the Congregation for POPE KNIGHTS IRISH PEACE governments of Sudan and dened by the attacks on the mercy of the Sacred Heart of freedom. Religious liberty is a the Evangelisation of Peoples. PROCESS PIONEER JOHN HUME Southern Sudan have deterio- evangelical Presbyterian church Christ, that I accept the Holy foundational right. It is necessary After the fall of the communist POPE Benedict XVI has rated to an unacceptable level. complex, for the demolition of Father’s appointment as the new for a good society. But it can never regime in 1991 there were no knighted Northern Ireland peace “We reject war as an option to the Episcopal church of the Bishop of Portsmouth,” Bishop- be sufficient for human happiness. Catholics in Mongolia. Today process pioneer John Hume. resolve disputes,” they said. “And parish of St John in Hai Baraka elect Egan said. “I look forward It is not an end in itself.” there are 81 missionaries from 22 The Nobel Laureate and for- we call on all parties to respect the in Khartoum, for the destruction with joy to working with my fel- different nationalities and 13 reli- mer SDLP leader, 75, whose ceasefire and to withdraw their of the structures of the Episco- low priests and with all those VATICAN CONSIDERS RESPONSE gious institutes. Two young Mon- dialogue with Sinn Féin paved forces from the border region.” pal Church of Sudan and the caring for the people of God. TO ILLICIT ORDINATION golians are now training for the the way for the end of violence The two Christian leaders Catholic school of the Comboni May we all together be in the THE Vatican is considering its priesthood in South Korea, at the and the signing of the 1998 praised positive developments Kadugli, for the confiscation of closest communion of heart and response following the illicit ordi- Catholic University in Daejeon. Good Friday Agreement, was that have occurred over the last Catholic schools in Khartoum mind with our Holy Father, Pope nation of another bishop without made a Knight of St Gregory year, but expressed their fears and Omdurman, the closure of Benedict, and faithful to his call Pope Benedict XVI’s approval. ANTI-CHRISTIAN VIOLENCE IN for his peace work. about the deterioration of relations the offices of the Sudan Council to New Evangelisation.” Fr Joseph Yue Fusheng, 48, was NIGERIA KILLS 115 PEOPLE Mr Hume, from Derry in between Sudan and South Sudan, of Churches and Sudanaid in ordained as bishop of Harbin city AT least 115 people were killed Northern Ireland’s north west, was for inter-ethnic conflicts in South Nyala (Darfur), and for the OUTLINING THE STRUGGLE TO last week, despite warnings from in Nigeria last weekend after a one of the architects of the peace Sudan, and for the three civil wars attacks against unarmed civil- DEFEND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY Rome that he faced automatic series of attacks on Christian vil- process as the second leader of ongoing in the Darfur, South ians in other parts of Sudan.” DEFENDING religious liberty excommunication for doing so. lages led to greater violence. the SDLP from 1979 to 2001. Friday July 13 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER VATICAN NEWS 9

Holy See sustains largest budget Pope’s memories of missionary house deficit of the past decade in 2011

THE Holy See sustained its ment portfolio and properties as Holy Father returns to Ad Gentes centre where he stayed during Second Vatican Council largest budget deficit of the well as the Vatican’s newspa- past decade in 2011 as a per, radio, publishing house and By Ian Dunn that time, Fr Schütte, who had suffered in result of global financial television production centre. China, had been convicted, then expelled: trends, the Vatican has Its revenues included £38 ON Monday, Pope Benedict XVI he was full of missionary zeal, the need to revealed. million from the Vatican bank, returned to the missionary house over- give new impetus to the missionary spirit However the Vatican City which donates to the Pope prof- looking Lake Nemi, where he stayed and had invited me, a very young theolo- State, which includes the its from its investments, as well while working on the Second Vatican gian of no great importance, I do not know income-generating Vatican as contributions from dioceses Council saying ‘the missionary why, but it was a great gift for me,” he museums and Vatican post and religious orders, and dynamic is alive, and it lives only if said. “Then there was Joseph Frings [Car- office, ended 2011 with a sur- returns from the Holy See’s there is the joy of the Gospel.’ dinal—Archbishop of Cologne, Germany plus of nearly £17 million and financial investments. In a short unscripted speech to the 140 m 1942 to 1969] who would fascinate us donations from the Faithful had Last year, despite continued missionaries gathered at the Divine Word in the evenings with his talks; Fr Congar risen from the previous year. economic difficulty around the Missionaries’Ad Gentes centre, he revealed [Dominican Cardinal and prominent the- The budget of the Holy See, world, donations from the how in 1965 as a ‘a very young theologian ologian], the great Missiologists of Lou- which includes the offices of Faithful and Catholic organisa- of no great importance,’ he was invited by vain, and so on. For me, it was spiritual the Roman Curia and its com- tions were up. the then superior general of the worldwide enrichment, a great gift.” munications outlets, recorded a Contributions from dioceses order and council father, Johannes Schütte, The Holy Father said he had ‘often deficit of nearly £12 million at amounted to just £20 million in to take part in an ‘important and beautiful thought of those days of Nemi that, as I said, the end of 2011. It was the 2011 while the Peter’s Pence task, to prepare a decree on mission.’ an essential part of the council for me.’ largest budget deficit recorded collection, used by the Pope for “And I am happy to see that your soci- in the past decade. Total expen- charity and emergency assis- Arrival ety flourishes—the father general spoke of ditures for the Holy See in 2011 tance, brought in £45 million. Pope Benedict arrived at the retreat house six thousand members in many countries, were £208 million with £197 The US, Germany and Italy shortly before midday (above right). The to see this house in Nemi once again, after from many nations,” the Pope said. million in revenues. provide the biggest contribu- men representing more than 70 countries 47 years,” the Pope said. “I have fond “Clearly the missionary dynamic is alive, A brief summary of the Vati- tions every year, according to worldwide had gathered in the chapel, memories of it, perhaps the most memo- and it lives only if there is the joy of the can’s financial report released the Vatican spokesman, Jesuit where strong sunlight illuminated stained rable of the whole council. I lived in the Gospel, if we experience the good that to the press blamed the deficit Father Federico Lombardi. glass windows depicting Gospel scenes. centre of Rome, in the Collegio dell’An- comes from God and that must and wants on ‘the negative trend of global The figures were released “His arrival was electric,” Fr Pat Byrne ima with all the noise. This too was nice, to communicate itself. Thank you for this financial markets, which made after a two-day meeting of a SVD, provincial superior for Great Britain but staying here, surrounded by this green- dynamism. I wish you every blessing of it impossible to achieve the council of cardinals in charge of and Ireland said. “The very first thing he ery, having this breath of nature, this fresh the Lord for this chapter, and a lot of inspi- goals laid down in the budget.’ reviewing the Vatican budgets. did was kneel before the altar and the air, was in itself a beautiful thing. And ration: that the same forces inspiring The majority of the Holy See’s The 15 members of the council Blessed Sacrament and we joined him in then, in the company of many great the- power of the Holy Spirit that almost visi- expenditures were related to include Cardinals Francis silent prayer. Then he spoke from the ologians and a such an important and beau- bly accompanied us during those days wages and other personnel costs George of Chicago, George Pell heart, in Italian, taking a trip down mem- tiful task, to prepare a decree on mission.” may once again be present among you and for some 2832 people, it said. of Sydney and Wilfred Napier ory lane to bring us a message of hope.” help you find your path both for your The budget of the Holy See of Durban, South Africa. 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HERE used to be a saying mother-in-law. This is often used as that ‘the hand that rocks the the basis for jokes, but there is an ele- cradle rules the world.’ ment of truth in it. I know that for sure, How long is it since you because in moments of crisis I tend to have heard those words? A turn into my mother... very long time, I expect, because the world has changed. Caught up in those oday, changing circumstances Tchanges is motherhood itself. And the for many mothers mean that recent speech given by Cherie Blair at they have to go out to work and ‘Fortune’ magazine’s ‘Most Powerful Tchildren are put in nurseries from Women’ event was something of a infancy. Now, nurseries seem to open barometer of motherhood in the 21st earlier, close later. There is much dis- century. Call it what you will... cussion about the rising cost of child- skewed, inaccurate, well off the mark care, of actual childcare provision. or simply just some sort of feminist BY CATH DOHERTY Experts in child development have rant, but it has done some good in that begun to voice concerns about possi- it has sparked off a great deal of com- ble effects of very early nursery place- ment, opened up fresh debate on the sation by pursuing a successful career ment of children. Among other things, subject of motherhood. as well as being mothers. They have the release of stress hormones in some Mrs Blair, it would seem, holds the to work for a variety of reasons, to young children is mentioned. Will view that mothers who ‘put all their give financial support to their house- there be an eventual cost, they ask? effort into their children’ instead of holds, their children. It is a tricky subject, discussion working, set a poorer example than Cherie Blair’s speech mentions her inhibited by the feeling of some that those who make a living. She pours worries that today’s young mothers fault is being found. scorn on women who ‘seek to marry a are ‘turning their backs on the femi- And any such discussion would take rich husband and retire’ and claims nism and sacrifice of the previous gen- place in a world where women are that they fail to teach their children the eration.’ Nonsense, from start to encouraged to think that they can importance of independence. And finish, it shows a lack of understand- achieve equal success in being a mother while blundering through a series of ing of what the word ‘motherhood’ and having a high-flying career. This wildly inaccurate statements, she uses actually means. One columnist in the aspiration seems to have developed its the term ‘yummy mummies’ to national press put a very effective full own language.. ‘me time... quality describe women who, having married stop to this ill-judged speech by writ- time... juggling...’ and so forth. It is sad a rich husband, devote themselves to ing ‘...a career is an asset but mother- that this is an illusion, peddled by fem- ‘raising children and looking in front hood is an imperative.’ Of course it is. inists, who assure women that they can of the mirror.’ ‘Have it all.’ Can they? Can anyone? Most mothers I know do not have e could start by considering Somehow, I doubt it. The Blair speech time to actually look in a mirror or the fact that all of us are an was followed up by a contribution in take time off to prink and preen. One amalgam of nature and nur- Atlantic magazine. In it, a mother in the part of that ill-judged speech which ture,W an estimate given as 60 per cent US whose career took her from the caught my eye was the remark by Mrs of one, 40 per cent of the other, experts upper echelons of Princeton University Blair that ‘many women now regard undecided about which way these per- to the heart of the State department, and motherhood as an acceptable alterna- centages fall. Irrespective of that, the who eventually gave it all up to look tive to a career.’ She has obviously fact remains that the way in which we embracing thing. At its heart, for a for each one of us it has its own, after her sons, disputes the fact. failed to grasp the fact that mother- turn out as adults depends, to a large child, is security. We all have memo- highly individual marks of identity. That such debate has been ignited can hood IS a career... a career for a life- extent on nurture. A hugely significant ries of childhood and threaded through How often do we refer to our moth- only be a good thing. And those who time, as it happens, and the many part of that nurture is provided by our those as a constant is our mother. And ers in general conversation? How have set aside their professional careers women who work as well as raising a parents. And although one of the pos- childhood, described by writers much of our personality as an adult is to seek success in motherhood can be family have in fact, two careers. And itive elements of our changing world through the ages, never fails to pro- derived from our mother’s influence? confident in that choice. They are as that number is rising. Now, it stands at is that dads are becoming more vide fleeting glimpses of the workings Is a measure of that influence the basis mothers in many ways the guardians of nearly five and a half million. These ‘hands-on’ in parenting, mothers are of motherhood. I have seen it for some psychologists warning hus- society’s future. are not always women who are intent central to a child’s development. described as everything from ‘a com- bands that sooner or later, their wives In a changing world, that fact remains on achieving some form of self-reali- Motherhood, at its best, is an all- fort blanket’ to ‘a primeval force,’ but will turn into facsimiles of their unchanged. What do you think of CATH DOHERTY’S comments on motherhood? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] The joys and griefs of lay Catholics, and how we support them

I ONCE spent half-an-hour try- some matters of discipline in the Morris Ten. Its instruction book- ing to explain why St Paul Church are more important than let insisted that oil, water and likened the relationship Mgr Basil THE SECOND others, so too in matters of doc- tyre-pressures should be between a man and a woman in Loftus trine there is a hierarchy of truth. checked every day before setting marriage to that of Christ and VATICAN COUNCIL The SCO deals with questions out. Today we do not do that any His Church. It was the first of of Faith, and has both the right more. Motoring has moved on. four scheduled talks to a couple and the hopes, the griefs and the the Church taught about the so long placed undue emphasis and the duty to explain deeper And so has the Church. Many of who were preparing for mar- anxieties of the men and women Faith had to do with peripheral on such matters, to the exclusion matters as well as the colour of the old instructions have been riage. At the end I asked if they of this age... are the joys and issues. This led people to worry of weightier topics. vestments, what time to arrive re-written and those who favour had any questions. Just one. hopes, the griefs and anxieties of about things that really do not A further difficulty arises for Mass and so on. That is why the old ones, and try to force From the bride-to be: “To the followers of Christ.’ matter. People weighed each when doctrine develops and law I found Kevin McKenna’s recent them on others, do a disservice whom do I give my bouquet I was reminded of this when I ounce—26 grammes for our changes, provoking, for piece on homosexual ‘marriage’ to the Church. when I get to the altar?” read the SCO incisive leader on younger friends!—of food dur- instance, a knee-jerk reaction, if so good. Faith seeks understand- The rattle and creak of the That, not the theology of mar- June 29, pointing out that the ing the Lenten Fast, and used a you will pardon the pun, from ing—what Anselm called Fides past cannot be allowed to drown riage, was what was worrying ‘ultimate aim is to encourage stopwatch to time the Eucharis- those who, for example, object quarens intellectum. Mr out the well-oiled progress of the her. So that was what I had to readers to think, not to tell read- tic Fast. to people being allowed to McKenna’s piece illustrated Church towards the fullness of put her mind at rest about. We ers what to think.’This single Today one only has to look at receive Holy Communion this perfectly. Catholic truth in the Kingdom. cannot tell other people what to clear statement encapsulates a the questions people pose about standing. This is accompanied Those whose ‘griefs and anxi- worry about. I just had to try difficulty which the Church as a the Faith in order to realise that by even more forthright objec- eties’ are concerned with the I Mgr Basil Loftus is a priest of harder to widen her Faith-hori- whole is facing. Teaching and very often they are still con- tions to progress in ecumenism plight in the Church of homosex- the Diocese of Leeds now living zons the following week. At the governance are separate issues. cerned with non-essentials and and in the understanding of uals and of the divorced and in retirement in the North of very beginning of the Pastoral Faith cannot be imposed under with often out-dated Church Law, Original Sin in the light of evo- remarried are no less entitled to Sutherland. He worked in Constitution on the Church in obedience. The Church has to rather than with what Christ lution. Finally, there is all too air those views than those whose secretariat for English and the Modern World–Gaudium et explain the Faith. It cannot taught and the Church explains. often a complete failure to interest lies in more ‘traditional’ Welsh bishops in Rome Spes—the Second Vatican force it on people. This is largely the fault of the appreciate that the Second Vati- Church-related matters. during the Second Vatican Council stressed that ‘the joys Sadly, for many years what teaching Church itself, which for can Council taught that just as My first motor-car was a 1947 Council Friday July 13 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11

W IRE JUSTICE D IN PEACE An SCO Diary By Dan McGinty

NUNS in the US have been in the headlines for tough reasons but their counterparts in Ireland have been the focus of a lighthearted story. Dozens of nuns from around Listowel welcomed more than 1400 other ‘sisters’ to a football pitch in the town to break the world ‘Nunday’ record. Kitted out in habits, many from local convents, the players raised funds for Pieta House, a suicide prevention charity. Local publican Bill Keane, who organised the event, said: “We wanted a bit of craic. We have had enough of the Immigration control breaches children’s rights serious stuff. A lot of us had aunts who were Children of migrants denied social security nuns. One of the real USTICE and Peace Scotland has hearing on destitution amongst migrant lighted the difficulties faced by children nuns even told me she has alerted its supporters to a and asylum-seeking children. in asylum-seeking families, whose par- in the UK are being pushed into ‘alarming levels of deprivation,’ according to a report hadn’t worn a habit in new report by the Children’s “We have women who are pregnant ents did not have the right to work here, years.” Society charity that found that an who are unable to support themselves, and could access only limited support by the Children’s Society charity estimated 120,000 undocu- or who have very young children, expe- from the state, and also by migrant chil- GGGGGGGGGGGGGG mented migrant children are living in riencing great hardship,” he said. “Par- dren, sent unaccompanied to live in the poverty in the UK. ents not being able to buy enough food UK. POP sensation Justin Enver Solomon, policy director with or nappies for their children, [or] J In 2008, a legislation change deter- services, and the labour market, which Bieber is used to picking the charity, told MPs last week that formula milk. This is very serious mined children who were subject to prevents families from being able to up awards for his music, ‘child protection issues are not being hardship.” immigration control should be granted pull themselves out of poverty,” the but the youngster was prioritised over immigration control,’ Around half of the estimated 120,000 the same rights as any other child in the report states. “In many cases, children honoured in a different and that staff working both with these undocumented children were born in UK, in accordance with the UN Con- and young people are deliberately being way by St Michael’s undocumented children and with asy- this country to parents who do not have vention of the Rights of the Child but made destitute by the government’s pol- Catholic Secondary lum-seeking children, saw many situa- the legal right to reside here, he said, the Children’s Society report concluded icy of excluding these young asylum- School in Stratford, tions where ‘immigration issues trump either because they have entered the that ‘children’s rights continue to be seekers and migrants from support. For Ontario. Bieber was one child protection issues.’ country illegally, evading border con- breached for the purposes of immigra- those young people and families whose of 192 graduates who Because these children are not being trols, or have overstayed their visa. tion control.’ claims have been refused but who are received their High supported by the state, there are very The hearing was triggered by a Chil- “Young people and families become unable to return home, this policy is School diplomas after high levels of destitution among them, dren’s Society report on the subject, destitute because immigration policies pushing them into alarming levels of studying online to he told the education select committee published earlier this year, which high- purposefully restrict access to benefits, deprivation.” achieve the qualification. His principal Tim Doherty spoke of how proud he was of Bieber and all the Falling victim to suicide truly differs from killing oneself graduates. Bieber, however, was not in attendance, choosing EVERY year I write an arti- too much about how God meets known loved ones who died by should have killed himself; he instead to mark the cle on suicide because so Fr Ronald our loved one on the other side. suicide and we know that in was the most sensitive person I occasion with a head many people have to live God’s love, unlike ours, goes almost every case that person have ever met!” Too true. count of his followers on with the pain of losing a Rolheiser through locked doors, descends was someone who was the Killing yourself is something Twitter, saying, “On my loved one in this way. I into hell, and breathes out antithesis of the egoist, the nar- different. It is how some of the 18th bday we hit 18 rarely go for even a week peace where we cannot. Most cissist, the over-proud, hard- Hitlers pass out of this life. MILLION…and now 4 without receiving a letter, an people who die by suicide will ened, unbending person who Hitler, in fact, did kill himself. months later we are at 24 email, or a phone call from is to be his or her eternal awake on the other side to find refuses, through pride, to take In such a case, the person is not MILLION BELIEBERS!!!” someone who has just lost a destiny?’) Christ standing inside their his or her place in the humble too sensitive, too self effacing, Presumably his family member to suicide. What needs to be said about locked doors, inside the heart and broken scheme of things. and too bruised to touch others interests lie away from In virtually every case, there suicide? At the risk of repeating of their chaos, breathing out Usually it is the opposite. and be touched. The opposite. academia. is a corresponding sorrow what I have been writing year peace and gently saying: The person who dies by suicide The person is too proud to after year: that there really is not a lot “Peace be with you!” has cancerous problems pre- accept his or her place in a GGGGGGGGGGGGGG of material out there, reli- First, that it is a disease, But I also receive a lot of cisely because he or she is too world that, at the end of the gious or secular, to help something that in most cases very critical letters every year sensitive, too wounded, too day, demands humility of ANALYSTS in the US console those left bereaved. takes a person out of life suggesting that I am making raw, and too bruised to possess everyone. carried out an unusual A friend of mine, who against his or her will, the emo- light of suicide by seeming to the necessary toughness needed There is an infinite distance survey to mark through some very dark tional equivalent of cancer, a lessen its ultimate taboo and to absorb life’s many blows. between an act done out of Independence Day, years has had to work stroke, or a heart attack. thus making it easier for people I remember a comment I weakness and one done out of mapping the habits of through the pain of losing Second, that we, the loved to do the act: Wasn’t it GK once heard at a funeral. We had strength. Likewise there is an ordinary Americans on her husband to suicide, ones who remain, should not Chesterton himself who said just buried a young man who, absolute distinction between July 4. plans one day to write a spend undue time and energy that, by killing yourself, you suffering from clinical depres- being too bruised to continue to Comparing the results book to try to offer consola- second-guessing as to how we insult every flower on earth? sion, had committed suicide. touch life and being too proud for searches on the tion to those left behind. might have failed that person, What about this? The priest had preached badly, to continue to take one’s place words ‘beer’ and ‘church’ There is a desperate need what we should have noticed, Chesterton is correct, when hinting that this suicide was within it. Only the latter makes the analysts awarded for just such a book. and what we might still have suicide is indeed a despairing somehow the man’s own fault a moral statement, insults the each US county a rating, When someone close to us done to prevent the suicide. act within which one kills one- and that suicide was always the flowers, and challenges the eventually producing a dies by suicide we live with a Suicide is an illness and, as self. But in most suicides, I ultimate act of despair. At the mercy of God. map of who was doing pain that includes confusion with a purely physical disease, suspect, this is not the case reception afterwards a neigh- what on the holiday. (‘Why?’), guilt (‘What might we can love someone and still because there is huge distinc- bour of the man who had died I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a The US hierarchy will we still have done?’), misun- not be able to save him or her tion between falling victim to came up and expressed his dis- no doubt be happy with derstanding (‘This is the ulti- from death. suicide and killing oneself. pleasure at the priest’s remarks: Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary the comfortable win for mate form of despair’) and, if God too loved this person In suicide, a person, through “There are a lot of people in the the religious, with we are believers, deep religious and, like us, could not interfere illness of whatever sort, is world who should kill them- Immaculate, is president of the Oblate School of Theology in ‘church’ beating ‘beer’ by anxiety as well (‘How does with his or her freedom. taken out of life against his or selves, but they never will! But 18,000 tweets to 14,000. God treat such a person? What Finally, we should not worry her will. Many of us have this man is the last person who San Antonio, Texas 12 STRANGERS ON A TRAIN SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 13 2012 Friday July 13 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER BELFAST STATE OF MIND 13

Richard Purden pictured next to mural in T was an unforgettable rail jour- (Main) A steam train like the one where ARLIER this year Des Dil- Rennie McOwan and his then wife-to-be the North of Ireland to the now defunct ney, the hiss and puff of the old- lon invited me over to Belfast Celtic football team style train mingling with the sound had an enlightening conversation with Belfast to see his anti-sectar- some Irish navvies. (Inset) A navvies’ grave of the songs so loved by Irish audi- ian play Singing I’m No A ences of the past and originally Billy He’sA Tim at The Lyric when we reached the murals on Falls sung by that fine tenor John McCormack. to keep their homes intact. theatre. Prior to meeting Des I stopped Road, but I did,” he said. “I’d only ever He could pack halls all over the Wefelt slightly uncomfortable, heading off at Fáilte restaurant which proved to seen them on the telly yet those images worldI and had the honorary rank of a for a relaxing day on the hills while they beE a welcome stop off point for any hun- LOCKED INTO were inside me like the tentacles of a Papal count so when one of our train worked for long hours in difficult condi- gry traveller. A friendly environment, it family tree. I turned to the wall to hide companions said he had once been a A MEETING tions and they told us that some of the big- is of particular interest to football fans my tears but the dull pain in my chest pupil of John McCormack we were ini- ger schemes had a chaplain who said as it is part owned by former Celtic FC and belly was like re-ignited grief at an tially fascinated, but sceptical. Mass on site and also helped the men with and current Aberdeen FC player Niall old friend’s grave. But what right do I It all began when my wife-to-be,Agnes, documents and forms for officialdom. McGinn. Various mementoes of his a Belfast state of mind have to these emotions in a city that isn’t and myself set out to climb that shapely that gave history a platform When the conversation turned to career grace the walls as well as other mine? Here’s what—Ireland isn’t a mountain, Ben Dorain, and planned to Catholic things I felt out of it because I well known figures who have visited the place; it’s a state of mind. And I grew up alight at Bridge of Orchy rail halt—sta- was not one, but I was attending instruc- popular restaurant. The soups and sand- RICHARD PURDEN recounts his recent meeting with Scottish in Ireland as sure as Bobby Sands did.” tion, then would be an exageration. RENNIE McOWAN tells the story of a chance encounter with tion at St Peter’s parish, in Morningside, wiches are ideal if you are on a whistle We boarded at Stirling and found the Edinburgh. My wife-to-be was an exem- stop tour around the city. nspired by his experience the play- compartment contained two men, both plary Catholic and I recall attending a I met Des outside Belfast City Hall playwright Des Dillon in Belfast and explains how theatre goers wright wrote the peace walls experi- aged in their late 40s or early 50s. They two Irish navvies who not only form part of Scotland’s social rather wild late night—early morning— with the cast and crew.At the front of the ence into Billy and Tim for the were clearly workmen, had weather— party and some of the people there were fleet in the city centre our taxi driver, Big there found a common humanity in one of the writer’s works IBelfast audience that night. While the beaten faces and the smaller of the two history but are now part of the author’s own personal history astounded that she got up early and E, invited all six of us into his cab to take play continues to be one of the most pop- looked like a man who was finding hard caught a bus to Edinburgh to attend Mass. a tour of the city. It was fascinating to ular and performed plays in Scotland of manual toil was now too much for him. On the day of our Ben Dorain expedi- travel with supporters of both Celtic and in Scotland at least, we are one tradition back garden trampoline suggests the culture honey for the masses, it is more the last five years, he had pondered if the We got on the chat and found they emy, Glasgow, and a brilliant scholar. He by foremen and managers. At this point the taller of the men tion she had brought me a present, a tiny Rangers in the black taxi tour around or cultural edifice, namely: Ulster Sec- inhabitant’s determination to lead a nor- likely you are going to find tourists rest- work would translate in the still healing were navvies, two of that great band of was the author of other seminal books The navvies role in the building of broke into song and he had a strong bottle of whisky tied up with a tartan rib- west Belfast and its communities where tarianism. I call it Ulsterism. Uniquely, mal in spite of the past. Eamonn tells us ing in the bar instead of paramilitaries. city of Belfast. Undoubtedly the writer men, mainly Irish, who since the 18th including The Irish In Scotland, 1798- the Blackwater Dam came to life for tenor voice. It occasionally cracked or bon. We gave it to the men who then the banter warmed up a particularly cold Ulsterism was brought as a whole to that the sense of community remains The street names, political figures on was released from tenterhooks by the century came to Scotland in search of 1845 and The Irish In Modern Scotland. many people who got hold of another strained a little on the higher notes, but divided it into four liquid shares. The morning. As soon as the door was closed Scotland and in Coatbridge, as a boy, I strong and those houses continue to be the murals and the names all have an audience’s cathartic joy and tears. work and with sticks of dynamite, picks Some books right wrongs and memorable book, Children of the Dead it was clear that he had been a singer of smaller of the men raked in his luggage, Big E asked us to guess his religious realised one side could not exist with- sought after in the area. For Des the list uncanny familiarity. Perhaps it is from “This old Belfast woman, don’t know and shovels dug the foundations of many Brother Clare’s histories did that and End, Autobiography of a Navvy, writ- quality and had proper training. He ran a battered suitcase tied with a strap, and background, which he would tell us at out the other. I have always presumed of names brought back a flood of mem- news programmes, documentaries or which side she was from, said to me of our roads and railways and built our continue to do that. ten by Donegal-born Partick MacGill through a small list of songs, The a bed roll, and produced a small mother the end of the tour. But it was already too that boxers hug after a bout because ories from his own past growing up songs. Or maybe Des is right; there is after the event; ‘so you’re not from dams and tunnels. They often lived in For example, Thomas Johnstone’s and published in 1914. Snowy Breasted Pearl, The Rose of of pearl crucifix which he presented to late; a name badge reading Eamonn had they’re both boxers.” Lanarkshire; their meaning seemed to something that echoes all of our own Belfast?” he said. “‘So how did you ramshackle shacks or slept inside pipes book History of the Working Classes in I was brought up in a house of books Tralee, Down by the Sally Gardens and me to mark going to instruction. I was already given the game away. take on a new context. lives back in Scotland. come to write this?’ She obviously and they left their mark on the face of Scotland, ran to over 400 pages and and in a time of parental illness at home one or two more. deeply moved and it is still in my pos- Big E’s journey began without preju- ur next stop was the renowned “The Memorial Garden was like my Perhaps the most familiar murals are wondered how a Scotsman could move Scotland. Conditions have improved in included only four references to I was sent to stay temporarily with rela- I was not a Catholic at that time and was session years after the event. It was the dice on the Shankhill Road. The murals peace walls that stretch out over old school register,” he said. “I knew a those relating to Celtic; not the Glas- the Belfast people to tears and get the modern times, but they often worked in navvies, all of them confined to one tives who had only a handful of books unfamiliar with some Church music he first Catholic present I had ever received on what looks like an ordinary council a haunting wasteland that Burns and a Lavery, a Mooney, a gow one but its Belfast counterpart explosive laughter of self-recognition, wet or dangerous conditions and fatali- page and three of them inaccurate. in their house. I felt bereft and when still added to the impromptu concert. The and the pleasure of it stays with me still. estate are the only indication of the stretchesO 13 miles. Dividing the two Dempsey and a Grace. McGuire, Mon- which was forced to withdraw from the yet not be one of them.” ties were not uncommon. a boy of primary school age I read small man smiled benevolently even when We parted from the men at the rail halt area’s history. Des was typically philo- communities; the murals feature a vari- ahan, Canavan, Fox; I put a face to professional game in 1949 amid sectar- Amid an overwhelming sense of They deserved a historian of status, ome men were killed or suffered everything they had. One of them was one or two political songs were sung. and as the train chugged out the older sophical when he told me: “It was a big ety of political struggles around the every surname on that wall, even the ian tensions. Their Celtic Park is now good-will, a standing ovation and a but never got one until in 1970 when horrendous injuries and in mod- Patrick MacGill’s Children of the Dead man hung out of the window and con- experience for me. Standing at the UDA world as well as references to its next most obscure like Hannaway were big sadly a shopping centre but at least the thunderous applause; it didn’t matter that outstanding scholar, Brother Clare ern times I have made a point of End and I recall being questioned by my he conversation resumed and my tinued to sing while his friend tugged at murals I felt that these guys on the wall of kin, the Berlin Wall. Although built names in Coatbridge. So as the faces of murals remain. That very creativity who was Scottish or Irish, Nationalist —James E Handley—produced The Svisiting the Blackwater Dam, near Kin- family’s friends as to whether this book wife-to-be said that she was at a his arm and looked embarrassed. were ordinary men in extraordinary cir- in 1969 as a short term solution the my past flashed one at a time, each with continues to evoke something of the or Unionist, Catholic or Protestant or Navvy in Scotland, a detailed and metic- lochleven, where there is a little grave- was a suitable one for me to read. Some Catholic teacher training college I have been back at Ben Dorain sev- cumstances. A loyalist known as ‘Top walls remain in operation even now. their stories and grins, I got emotional.” human condition and emotions from the even Celtic or Rangers. In a Belfast the- ulously researched volume which was yard and some of the navvies names of this drifted into the conversation with Twith lots of Irish girls and we warmed eral times over the years and, and for Gun’ looked like a guy who you might Once through the gates we quickly One of the pubs on Falls Road, The people that lived through Ireland’s trou- atre people had found a common published by Cork University Press. given are nicknames or first names our new friends and my wife-to-be said to these decent men who spent many me, the two strangers on the train are spot on a bench press at the gym. I did arrive at the Falls Road Garden of Rebel’s Rest, is perhaps a sign that pol- bled past. For Des in particular the humanity despite their differences and The late Brother Clare was a Marist because they were killed in action that John McCormack’s songs have weeks and months far from their fami- part of the folk history of the Scottish not feel any hate nor fear but instead a Remembrance. The first houses we itics in Ireland has moved on. When murals resonated deep within. in that atmosphere Des Dillon was Brother, headmaster of St Mungo’sAcad- before their full name coud be recorded been favourites of her mother. lies and who fathfully sent money back mountains and glens. strange affinity. I long ago realised that, arrive at are bomb proofed, outside a local bars reference the conflict as pop “I did not expect to get emotional undoubtedly one of them. 12 STRANGERS ON A TRAIN SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 13 2012 Friday July 13 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER BELFAST STATE OF MIND 13

Richard Purden pictured next to mural in T was an unforgettable rail jour- (Main) A steam train like the one where ARLIER this year Des Dil- Rennie McOwan and his then wife-to-be the North of Ireland to the now defunct ney, the hiss and puff of the old- lon invited me over to Belfast Celtic football team style train mingling with the sound had an enlightening conversation with Belfast to see his anti-sectar- some Irish navvies. (Inset) A navvies’ grave of the songs so loved by Irish audi- ian play Singing I’m No A ences of the past and originally Billy He’sA Tim at The Lyric when we reached the murals on Falls sung by that fine tenor John McCormack. to keep their homes intact. theatre. Prior to meeting Des I stopped Road, but I did,” he said. “I’d only ever He could pack halls all over the Wefelt slightly uncomfortable, heading off at Fáilte restaurant which proved to seen them on the telly yet those images worldI and had the honorary rank of a for a relaxing day on the hills while they beE a welcome stop off point for any hun- LOCKED INTO were inside me like the tentacles of a Papal count so when one of our train worked for long hours in difficult condi- gry traveller. A friendly environment, it family tree. I turned to the wall to hide companions said he had once been a A MEETING tions and they told us that some of the big- is of particular interest to football fans my tears but the dull pain in my chest pupil of John McCormack we were ini- ger schemes had a chaplain who said as it is part owned by former Celtic FC and belly was like re-ignited grief at an tially fascinated, but sceptical. Mass on site and also helped the men with and current Aberdeen FC player Niall old friend’s grave. But what right do I It all began when my wife-to-be,Agnes, documents and forms for officialdom. McGinn. Various mementoes of his a Belfast state of mind have to these emotions in a city that isn’t and myself set out to climb that shapely that gave history a platform When the conversation turned to career grace the walls as well as other mine? Here’s what—Ireland isn’t a mountain, Ben Dorain, and planned to Catholic things I felt out of it because I well known figures who have visited the place; it’s a state of mind. And I grew up alight at Bridge of Orchy rail halt—sta- was not one, but I was attending instruc- popular restaurant. The soups and sand- RICHARD PURDEN recounts his recent meeting with Scottish in Ireland as sure as Bobby Sands did.” tion, then would be an exageration. RENNIE McOWAN tells the story of a chance encounter with tion at St Peter’s parish, in Morningside, wiches are ideal if you are on a whistle We boarded at Stirling and found the Edinburgh. My wife-to-be was an exem- stop tour around the city. nspired by his experience the play- compartment contained two men, both plary Catholic and I recall attending a I met Des outside Belfast City Hall playwright Des Dillon in Belfast and explains how theatre goers wright wrote the peace walls experi- aged in their late 40s or early 50s. They two Irish navvies who not only form part of Scotland’s social rather wild late night—early morning— with the cast and crew.At the front of the ence into Billy and Tim for the were clearly workmen, had weather— party and some of the people there were fleet in the city centre our taxi driver, Big there found a common humanity in one of the writer’s works IBelfast audience that night. While the beaten faces and the smaller of the two history but are now part of the author’s own personal history astounded that she got up early and E, invited all six of us into his cab to take play continues to be one of the most pop- looked like a man who was finding hard caught a bus to Edinburgh to attend Mass. a tour of the city. It was fascinating to ular and performed plays in Scotland of manual toil was now too much for him. On the day of our Ben Dorain expedi- travel with supporters of both Celtic and in Scotland at least, we are one tradition back garden trampoline suggests the culture honey for the masses, it is more the last five years, he had pondered if the We got on the chat and found they emy, Glasgow, and a brilliant scholar. He by foremen and managers. At this point the taller of the men tion she had brought me a present, a tiny Rangers in the black taxi tour around or cultural edifice, namely: Ulster Sec- inhabitant’s determination to lead a nor- likely you are going to find tourists rest- work would translate in the still healing were navvies, two of that great band of was the author of other seminal books The navvies role in the building of broke into song and he had a strong bottle of whisky tied up with a tartan rib- west Belfast and its communities where tarianism. I call it Ulsterism. Uniquely, mal in spite of the past. Eamonn tells us ing in the bar instead of paramilitaries. city of Belfast. Undoubtedly the writer men, mainly Irish, who since the 18th including The Irish In Scotland, 1798- the Blackwater Dam came to life for tenor voice. It occasionally cracked or bon. We gave it to the men who then the banter warmed up a particularly cold Ulsterism was brought as a whole to that the sense of community remains The street names, political figures on was released from tenterhooks by the century came to Scotland in search of 1845 and The Irish In Modern Scotland. many people who got hold of another strained a little on the higher notes, but divided it into four liquid shares. The morning. As soon as the door was closed Scotland and in Coatbridge, as a boy, I strong and those houses continue to be the murals and the names all have an audience’s cathartic joy and tears. work and with sticks of dynamite, picks Some books right wrongs and memorable book, Children of the Dead it was clear that he had been a singer of smaller of the men raked in his luggage, Big E asked us to guess his religious realised one side could not exist with- sought after in the area. For Des the list uncanny familiarity. Perhaps it is from “This old Belfast woman, don’t know and shovels dug the foundations of many Brother Clare’s histories did that and End, Autobiography of a Navvy, writ- quality and had proper training. He ran a battered suitcase tied with a strap, and background, which he would tell us at out the other. I have always presumed of names brought back a flood of mem- news programmes, documentaries or which side she was from, said to me of our roads and railways and built our continue to do that. ten by Donegal-born Partick MacGill through a small list of songs, The a bed roll, and produced a small mother the end of the tour. But it was already too that boxers hug after a bout because ories from his own past growing up songs. Or maybe Des is right; there is after the event; ‘so you’re not from dams and tunnels. They often lived in For example, Thomas Johnstone’s and published in 1914. Snowy Breasted Pearl, The Rose of of pearl crucifix which he presented to late; a name badge reading Eamonn had they’re both boxers.” Lanarkshire; their meaning seemed to something that echoes all of our own Belfast?” he said. “‘So how did you ramshackle shacks or slept inside pipes book History of the Working Classes in I was brought up in a house of books Tralee, Down by the Sally Gardens and me to mark going to instruction. I was already given the game away. take on a new context. lives back in Scotland. come to write this?’ She obviously and they left their mark on the face of Scotland, ran to over 400 pages and and in a time of parental illness at home one or two more. deeply moved and it is still in my pos- Big E’s journey began without preju- ur next stop was the renowned “The Memorial Garden was like my Perhaps the most familiar murals are wondered how a Scotsman could move Scotland. Conditions have improved in included only four references to I was sent to stay temporarily with rela- I was not a Catholic at that time and was session years after the event. It was the dice on the Shankhill Road. The murals peace walls that stretch out over old school register,” he said. “I knew a those relating to Celtic; not the Glas- the Belfast people to tears and get the modern times, but they often worked in navvies, all of them confined to one tives who had only a handful of books unfamiliar with some Church music he first Catholic present I had ever received on what looks like an ordinary council a haunting wasteland that Burns and a Lavery, a Mooney, a gow one but its Belfast counterpart explosive laughter of self-recognition, wet or dangerous conditions and fatali- page and three of them inaccurate. in their house. I felt bereft and when still added to the impromptu concert. The and the pleasure of it stays with me still. estate are the only indication of the stretchesO 13 miles. Dividing the two Dempsey and a Grace. McGuire, Mon- which was forced to withdraw from the yet not be one of them.” ties were not uncommon. a boy of primary school age I read small man smiled benevolently even when We parted from the men at the rail halt area’s history. Des was typically philo- communities; the murals feature a vari- ahan, Canavan, Fox; I put a face to professional game in 1949 amid sectar- Amid an overwhelming sense of They deserved a historian of status, ome men were killed or suffered everything they had. One of them was one or two political songs were sung. and as the train chugged out the older sophical when he told me: “It was a big ety of political struggles around the every surname on that wall, even the ian tensions. Their Celtic Park is now good-will, a standing ovation and a but never got one until in 1970 when horrendous injuries and in mod- Patrick MacGill’s Children of the Dead man hung out of the window and con- experience for me. Standing at the UDA world as well as references to its next most obscure like Hannaway were big sadly a shopping centre but at least the thunderous applause; it didn’t matter that outstanding scholar, Brother Clare ern times I have made a point of End and I recall being questioned by my he conversation resumed and my tinued to sing while his friend tugged at murals I felt that these guys on the wall of kin, the Berlin Wall. Although built names in Coatbridge. So as the faces of murals remain. That very creativity who was Scottish or Irish, Nationalist —James E Handley—produced The Svisiting the Blackwater Dam, near Kin- family’s friends as to whether this book wife-to-be said that she was at a his arm and looked embarrassed. were ordinary men in extraordinary cir- in 1969 as a short term solution the my past flashed one at a time, each with continues to evoke something of the or Unionist, Catholic or Protestant or Navvy in Scotland, a detailed and metic- lochleven, where there is a little grave- was a suitable one for me to read. Some Catholic teacher training college I have been back at Ben Dorain sev- cumstances. A loyalist known as ‘Top walls remain in operation even now. their stories and grins, I got emotional.” human condition and emotions from the even Celtic or Rangers. In a Belfast the- ulously researched volume which was yard and some of the navvies names of this drifted into the conversation with Twith lots of Irish girls and we warmed eral times over the years and, and for Gun’ looked like a guy who you might Once through the gates we quickly One of the pubs on Falls Road, The people that lived through Ireland’s trou- atre people had found a common published by Cork University Press. given are nicknames or first names our new friends and my wife-to-be said to these decent men who spent many me, the two strangers on the train are spot on a bench press at the gym. I did arrive at the Falls Road Garden of Rebel’s Rest, is perhaps a sign that pol- bled past. For Des in particular the humanity despite their differences and The late Brother Clare was a Marist because they were killed in action that John McCormack’s songs have weeks and months far from their fami- part of the folk history of the Scottish not feel any hate nor fear but instead a Remembrance. The first houses we itics in Ireland has moved on. When murals resonated deep within. in that atmosphere Des Dillon was Brother, headmaster of St Mungo’sAcad- before their full name coud be recorded been favourites of her mother. lies and who fathfully sent money back mountains and glens. strange affinity. I long ago realised that, arrive at are bomb proofed, outside a local bars reference the conflict as pop “I did not expect to get emotional undoubtedly one of them. 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 13 2012

Opening channels for monotony of its concrete the Grace of God slabs. WITH reference to the New The photos of this scene Dawn Meeting in Madras remind me of similar photos College, Edinburgh, very of the Warsaw ghetto prior to recently. the Nazis’ attempt at the It was pointed out that we genocide of its Jewish should heed the Prophet residents, that awful, SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER Haggai in which he called for murderous so-called ‘Final us to re-build the Church of Solution.’ our times. Our esteemed I am informed that HE Scottish bishops’ call for parishioners to Cardinal Keith O'Brien quoted Christian pilgrims are herded financially support a legal challenge to the Scot- what Jesus Christ told His on and off their tour buses, tish Government’s push for same-sex ‘marriage’ Apostles to ‘Go and spread confined to a strict route and is, rightly or wrongly, both a necessary devel- the Good News of the timetable, ensuring their opment and a sad sign of the times. Gospel.’ dollars and pounds are spent Necessary because, in spite of recent delays over the We sadly hear in frequent in Israel and not Palestine. result of the Scottish consultation on redefining marriage news items in which it is As a result, I am informed, (whichT is believed to have registered overwhelming oppo- stated that Christianity in the streets around the Church sition to allowing same-sex ‘marriage’), it seems the Scot- Scotland is slowly decreasing, of the Nativity are desolate tish Government will push ahead with its bid to alter this and is facing serious problems and crumbling, souvenir cornerstone of our society. While the time for diplomacy with the possibility of so shops and cafes long since has not yet past, the time for action is here. called ‘gay marriages,’ and closed and shuttered, their Sad because a Marriage Sunday fundraising drive by the following on this, the operators bankrupted by Church in Scotland, planned for August 26, is a sign of how likelihood of attacks on our Israel’s strangling of the well-funded and mobilised those who seek to change the Catholic schools. Palestinian economy, as Tel institution of marriage are and how dangerously close our His Eminence told all that Aviv grinds out its own society is to legitimising their goals. we should not sit back and do version of The Final Solution. Pope Benedict XVI expressed his fears over the secular nothing, but it is a call to each And [has] the Vatican, the agenda to politicians during his visit to the UK in 2010. “I one of us. We must simply earthly government of the cannot but voice my concern at the increasing marginali- take action NOW. The devil PICTURE OF THE WEEK Church I was raised in, the sation of religion, particularly of Christianity,” the Holy wants good people to do Church that has been my Father said at Westminster Hall. “There are those who nothing, so he can do as much SCIAF’s Val Morgan recently which was OK,” he said. “More moral compass for 65 years, would advocate that the voice of religion be silenced, or at harm as possible. ran the Barrathon Half importantly I used it to raise sided with the oppressors, least relegated to the purely private sphere.” May I suggest that in Marathon raising funds for money for SCIAF. chosen to ignore Christ’s the charity. “I’ve nearly raised £200 so Legal guarantees to preserve Christian marriage do not numerous parishes in each “It was a tough and far but would like to push the specific dictum as to who is hold up. Even if they did, the bigger picture remains that diocese here in Scotland one grueling slog as the course is boat out a little more if I can.” my neighbour, refusing to be a our society is about to sacrifice everything we hold dear week should be selected and very hilly and I hadn’t done To donate visit: good Samaritan? and know to be true about the ideals of marriage and fam- volunteers should distribute Liam Griffin much training but I managed http://www.justgiving.com/ FIFE ily on the altar of so-called ‘equality.’ Make no mistake, leaflets throughout each to get round in 1 hr 54 mins Valentine-Morgan0 changing the definition of marriage will forever alter parish in the Catholic Church, our society. giving a brief outline of the Do Requiem Masses True, there are many evils in our world—including Faith, and each parish should need to be flexible? poverty and famine—which cry out for our financial aid, have, if possible a period of READING Eddie Morrison`s but sometimes charity begins at home. Support Marriage prayer before the Blessed letter, ‘The Lord of the living Sunday is one of those times. Sacrament Exposed, (possibly as well as the dead’ SCO June before or after week-day 29 I am bewildered why he is ollowing reports on falling numbers of arrests at Mass), during that week for a ‘feeling a little uncomfortable Orange marches in Scotland last weekend ahead of splendid response to the Letters with the increasing inflexible July 12, the SCO was asked this week: “How can an leaflets. A day and time SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT line taken in relation to the Changing the definition of marriage will forever alter our society F anti-Catholic parade only have a small num- should be selected for a [email protected] Catholic Requiem Mass.’ ber of arrests, surely all involved are meeting in their church hall (if What parts of it does he breaching new hate crime laws?” they have one) for further want to make flexible? Does Clearly tensions run high on information about the he want a This is Your Life the issue. Catholic Church, with a something to talk about. Two million Christians visit type insert, red book and all, Strathclyde Police report that five chance for people to ask Thank you SCO. that site each year. where stories and anecdotes of those arrested last Saturday during questions, followed by tea and M McDermott Israel and the USA opposed are told about the deceased Orange marches were charged with biscuits for a chance for EDINBURGH the motion, and threatened delivered by a hired raconteur sectarian aggravation, down one anyone who would like to ask further action against to give the grieving family from 2011. the priest privately any Who is protecting the UNESCO. But once again comfort? And for anyone dismissing questions any individual may Palestinians? democracy prevailed and the There are ample marching season as a West of Scot- have. If we open up channels IN OCTOBER 2011, the motion was democratically opportunities to deliver this land problem, Central Scotland for the grace of God to Palestinian Authority (PA) carried. type of comfort to the Police reported of the three arrests in operate, He certainly will. was democratically elected As a Catholic Christian, I grieving family, such as visits Stirling on Saturday connected with If this is carried out we are into membership of the am appalled that that this to the house during and after Orange marches, one of those arrested certain to have many converts, UNESCO by a margin Sacred Place should be used the funeral or some words at faced sectarian breach of the and perhaps many lapsed ….’well exceeding the two in a power play in the funeral breakfast. peace charges. Catholics would come back to thirds majority needed.’ international politics, the The focus of the Requiem

Opinion The question has to be asked why this the Church. Despite the clear democratic casting of lots as to its future Mass, though, is the Eucharist continues to play out in Scotland? And This is of the very greatest will of UNESCO thus being reminiscent of that other which is the heart of the while no immediate connection has been importance, and it will help to declared, the US government, casting of lots. Paschal reality of Christian made to the vandalism at St Conval’s Pollok, Glas- spread the Faith. piqued apparently at not Recently, at St Columba’s death. It is in this Eucharist gow, on Saturday, it does not look good now does it? William Joseph Johnston getting its own way in support in Oban, our Sunday Mass that the Church offers to the INVERCLYDE of its client state Israel who was enlivened by the Father in the Holy Spirit the opposed Palestine’s attendance of a group, sacrifice of the Death and Catholic news brings admittance to UNESCO, formally attired, the Knights Resurrection of Christ to generations together immediately cut its funding of of the Holy Sepulchre, as part purify the deceased of his sins AT MASS someone asked me UNESCO by 22 per cent. of their pilgrimage to Iona. At so that one day he will be SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER if I had seen the photographs Israel followed suit. On breakfast in the parish hall, admitted to the Kingdom of the new priests in that Friday, June, 29 the PA they described to me the of Heaven. week’s SCO. I was so proud, exercised its right as a current situation where an This, then, is the real MAIN SWITCHBOARD not just of the priests in member of UNESCO and as Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 apartheid wall towers over comfort for both deceased and • question but of the parishioner the administering authority for Christ’s earthly Birthplace, their family; that through the EDITOR who asked me. Bethlehem, and proposed that with only grotesque Eucharist we will never be She was a young mum and the Church of the Nativity in checkpoints, deployed to separated because we are Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 I had never seen her with a Bethlehem be declared a site control the Arab population, united in Christ and one day [email protected] copy of a Catholic newspaper of special heritage interest. breaking the threatening we will find one another in DEPUTY EDITOR before. We had bever spoken the same place—heaven. Only before. then will we be able to Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or [email protected] She said her children had G truly celebrate. asked her to buy a copy of the style requirements A better understanding of REPORTER newspaper one week and that G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views the celebration of a Catholic expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 she found so much of interest funeral would bring much [email protected] inside she had started getting G If you would like to share your opinion, send your comfort to the grieving but a regular copy. correspondence to the above address using the term ‘growing SUB-EDITOR I am in my 70s and I was G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, fundamentalist approach’ is delighted that this young address, and phone number or your letter will not be used neither helpful or educating. Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 Daniel Mallon [email protected] women and myself now have a common interest, and MOSSEND Friday July 13 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER THAT’S LIFE 15 Some people make our lives all the richer In times of grief, we tend to mourn the loss but THAT’S LIFE discovers comfort can be found in a person’s legacy

when he was to take an important message from his mother. Aunt and nephew shared an early morning train journey so all that was required was to meet on the platform. By Mary He arrived just as the train was due and our aunt was nowhere to be seen on the platform so he McGinty approached the stationmaster, whom he knew, asking if he knew his Aunt Annie, to which said stationmaster replied “Son, everyone from here to HEN someone dies it is often Glasgow knows your Aunt Annie.” said that the world is a poorer In a long life it was only a short stay away from place for their passing. When my her beloved home and it will be an emotional much-loved maiden aunt died homecoming. this week at the grand old age of After her Requiem Mass she will be laid to rest 97, I preferred to think that this planet is all the with her parents and we will sprinkle her coffin richer for her ever having lived. with soil from her mother’s little village in County WCertainly the legions of pupils she educated in a Mayo. Then we will make the short journey that long career teaching French and the large extended had to make a bit of a splash. To celebrate her In old age she mellowed but in younger day she she loved so much to the hotel in Seamill which family she leaves behind will testify to a life of retirement way back in 1976 she and my mother was a feisty character and I dare say everyone who was one of her favourite destinations for days out faith and service. For us girl cousins we had no took a holiday to Russia. The highlights of those knew her will have a story to tell. Let’s just say and the scene of the festivities at her 90th birthday better example. Long before the glass ceiling was trips were the conversations with local people and she was never one of life’s bystanders. One of my celebration. Savouring the view and in thanksgiv- ever mentioned our aunt was battling away in a the invitations to their homes that followed. Offi- favourite stories which my cousin told at her 90th ing more than in sadness we will raise a toast to man’s world. Looking back at her correspondence, cial tour guides could give her a flavour of the birthday party was about the day many years ago the life and times of Annie B Monaghan. she played her part in the fight for parity of pay country, she would say, but the real essence could and status. Even as her memory failed she could only come from the hearts of the people. recall the day when, as a newly qualified teacher, For all her travel adventures she loved her home she marched into the director of education’s office town of Saltcoats like no other and would rhap- Gordius No 47 in the County Buildings in Ayr. Needless to say, the sodise about the view out to Arran. In all her travel CROSSWORD situation was resolved entirely to her satisfaction. she would say she had seen no finer sight. In her parish and the town she was a well-kent character. woman whose great passion was travel she She was a regular at the hair salon although I often 1 2 3 4 5 6

will be missed around the world and not wondered why, as summer or winter, she never left 7 8 just by her family. Her loss will be felt in the house without a hat on her head. When her AWestport, in County Mayo where she was wel- health began to fail it was a wrench to leave Salt- 9 10 comed every August by the family in the Clew coats and the family home of three quarters of a 11 Bay Hotel. Even today to announce yourself as a century to live in Glasgow where we brought her friend of Annie’s will guarantee the best room. so she could continue to attend daily Mass. It was 12 13 14 Much as she loved to visit far-flung destinations, a tense few weeks while she settled but the day she First entry out the hat next 15 16 17 for 50 years she made an annual pilgrimage to finally dispensed with the hat we knew we were TUESDAY will be the winner Knock as close to the feast of the Assumption as home and dry. 18 19 20 she could. Send your completed While the likes of me was happy to be celebrat- he last three years in the loving care of the 21 22 crossword entries—along with ing the millennium with glass of prosecco and a sisters and staff of Nazareth House were a smoked salmon canapé herself, then in her late just reward for a life of service. Having 23 your full name address and daytime phone number—to 80s, was putting the finishing touches to the itin- cared for her parents until their deaths well into 24 25 T CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 erary for her solo trip to Cuba. She reckoned that their 90s it was only fitting that she should have as it only happens once every thousand years you been rewarded with the best of care. 26 27 28 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2

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Her greatest achievement was 33 34 35 The winner’s name will be OBITUARY in the sinking of wells in most of printed next week the villages. Misereor provided 36 SR MARY MCLUSKEY the well digging rigs. Donations 37 The editor’s decision is final came from all over. The most SR MARY McLuskey, bet- notable donation was by the ACROSS ter known as Mary Gambar parish of St John the Baptist, 1 Such a shining light may ballot about four, but then taper after her health and hygiene Fauldhouse, with £11,000 being (6,6) ACROSS training facilty in Bauchi, donated from the parish as part 7 Append (3) Nigeria, has died at the age of its 150th anniversary 9 Could what makes him attractive be gold? (4) 5 Handy 8 Passages celebrations. 10 Cooking directions (6) 9 Brief 10 Reactors of 78. 11 A grouping of powers (4) Born in Kilmarnock, she Sr Mary Gambar was proba- 14 Clark's end of the house (5) 11 Obese 14 Eye entered the Ursulines of Jesus in bly the greatest Scottish mission- 15 Enumerate one nobleman (5) Edinburgh. She taught in the pri- ary of our generation. Not only 16 Pleasantly hot (4) 16 Heaven 17 Vacant mary school in Llanelli, Wales was she the best but also the 18 The Stones have no friends, it seems (5) 18 Due 20 Weird 21 Brook (5) before becoming deputy head of most humble. She has left an 24 Scarcity 25 Mimic St John Lloyd’s Secondary course. All were taught leader- army of trained local people in 22 Catch fish with a bag-net (5) 23 Strangely enough, they're odds! (5) 26 Pentagon 27 Fling School in Llanelli, where she ship and how to teach what they the Gambar area to continue to 24 Rotten position in the services (4) encouraged a large number of had learned. The men were save lives and spread the Faith. 25 Large stringed instrument (5) young men to become chefs. She taught a trade—such as well dig- Her successor in Gambar, 26 Illegally occupy a disused building (5) DOWN was a member of the National ging, brick making, woodwork Paulina Goltong, has written: “I 29 The first man, according to the Bible (4) 1 Spare 2 Usual 3 Parts Union of Teachers and was or soap making—while women am sorry to hear of the death of 33 Usually yellow fruit (6) 34 Mail part of the fence (4) 4 Hearty 6 Aerobics elected president. taught home economics, with Sr Mary Gambar. Mere words 36 Popular beverage (3) In 1973, after 13 years in particular focus on health and may offer little comfort, but I 37 Important date of a communist epistle? (3,6,3) 7 Dressing 12 Remedial Llanelli, she responded to an hygiene. The children were able urge you to take solace in the 13 Aversion 14 End appeal from the Ursulines to to attend school, a rarity in that words of the Master: ‘I am the DOWN work in a needy and remote area part of the province. The result of Resurrection and the life.’ 1 Compete, contend (3) 15 Eve 19 Uncles 21 2 The hawker is not made of tin! (4) of Nigeria at the request of Arch- all this was that, over the years, “Know that Sr Mary did 3 In grammar, a 'doing' word (4) Irate 22 Dingo 23 Hymns bishop (later Cardinal) Gray. She the infant mortality rate dropped immense work for the poor and 4 Chocolate-flavoured beverage (5) was so highly regarded by the dramatically. This work, of may her friends and family be 5 Country where the plane crashed (5) headteacher of St John Lloyd’s, course, was in conjunction with consoled by her continuing 6 The nobleman is almost punctual (4) Mr Twomey, that he and the rest the work of the two other sisters legacy of saving lives. On behalf 8 The mathematical symbol arising from medicinal pot (7,5) Last week’s winner was: of the staff fought tooth and nail working at Gambar in the of the staff, the orphans and the 9 Fruit will make the dark dog rave (12) Donna Henderson, Larbet 12 A provider of sustenance when tenure is broken (6) to make her change her mind. Sr Bijim Clinic. vulnerable children that she con- 13 A wager or a wooden 34 across (5) Mary was to work in Nigeria for Her success came to the atten- tinued to sponsor, accept my 14 Group of trees (5) the rest of her life and amongst tion of Misereor, the Catholic condolence. May God bless all 17 Such land is suitable for tillage (6) her greatest supporters was St charity of Germany. After visit- of you. 19 Tessa turns up with something worth having (5) Scottish Catholic Observer: John Lloyd’s School. ing Gambar and observing her “May her soul and the souls of 20 Adhere to a baton (5) Scotland’s only national 27 Bird you would expect to cower (5) Her health and hygiene work, the agency became her all the Faithful departed rest in 28 Linger in anticipation (5) Catholic weekly newspaper courses were to become famous biggest supporter. Many thou- peace. Amen.” printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. CANON JOHN AGNEW 30 Slightly open (4) all over Nigeria. Each village sands of people from every part 31 Make bread (4) (RETIRED PRIEST OF ST ANDREWS Registered at the Post Office would choose a family, husband, of the UK helped Sr Mary 32 Mimicked (4) as a newspaper. wife and children to attend the financially. AND EDINBURGH ARCHDIOCESE) 35 Pigpen (3) 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 13 2012

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith Reflection Responsorial Psalm Jesus sent the apostles out to preach in 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 6 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary last week’s Gospel. In today’s first (R) The Lord is my shepherd; there is noth- reading, God says that everyone who has ing I shall want. Time—First Reading been sent out will be brought back. They You, Lord, are my shepherd. will be brought home where they can I will never be in need. The remnant of the flock I will gather to me, to bring grow and live in peace. The apostles You let me rest in fields them back to their pastures. A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah 23:3-6 return from their preaching in today’s of green grass. Gospel. They want to share with Jesus You lead me to streams and each other all that they had seen and of peaceful water, I, the Lord, will bring the rest of my done so they went off to a quiet place to and you refresh my life. be alone. We need to do this too. It is one (R) The Lord is my shepherd; there is noth- people back from the lands where I of the reasons it is so important to come ing I shall want. have scattered them. to Sunday Mass. We need to be together You are true to your name, I will bring them home, and they will with other people who share the same and you lead me beliefs and mission. We need to share our along the right paths. grow into a mighty nation. stories, our lives and our prayers. It is I may walk through valleys I will choose leaders who will take important to know that while we are sent as dark as death, care of them. Every one of my out and must individually proclaim the but I won’t be afraid. Good News, we will also be called home You are with me, people will be there and they will to be nourished and to find peace. and your shepherd’s rod never again be frightened or terrified. Discussion makes me feel safe. I, the Lord, have spoken! finishing touches on their lessons. Each (R) The Lord is my shepherd; there is noth- I How is coming to Church like coming group should then present their lesson for the ing I shall want. I promise that the time will come home? other groups so they can all see what the Your kindness and love when I will choose a King from the I How does it help to be with people who other groups are doing similarly or will always be with me have the same beliefs and calling as you do? differently from theirs. every day of my life, family of David. I Have you ever talked to people at your The lessons should include reading the and I will live forever He will be wise and will rule the land Church about some of the challenges and Gospel, a short prayer and teaching the story. in your house, Lord. with justice and fairness. rewards of sharing the Good News? Make a They can do skits, play a game, sing a song, (R) The Lord is my shepherd; there is noth- As long as He is King, Judah will be note to give it a try this week. make a craft and so on. Talk about each of ing I shall want. Activities the lessons. safe, and Israel will live in peace. Learn from each other. Alleluia The name of this King will be, ‘The This week’s activity is a continuation of last week’s. Last week the students were divided Prayer John 10:27 Lord is our Protector!’” into small groups and were asked to prepare Jesus, thank you for the opportunity to show (R) Alleluia, alleluia. The Word of the Lord a lesson to teach preschool children next and tell others about you. Help us to take My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; week’s Gospel story about the multiplication care of ourselves so that we can be good I know them, and they follow me. of the loaves and fish. This week they should ministers to others. In your name, we pray. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. take some time in their groups to put the Amen. Gospel They were like sheep without a shepherd. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 6:30-34 After the apostles returned to Jesus, they told Him everything they had done and taught. But so many people were coming and going that Jesus and the apostles did not even have a chance to eat. Then Jesus said: “Let’s go to a place where we can be alone and get some rest.” They left in a boat for a place where they could be alone. But many people saw them leave and figured out where they were going. So people from every town ran on ahead and got there first. When Jesus got out of the boat, He saw the large crowd that was like sheep without a shepherd. He felt sorry for the people and started teaching them many things. The Gospel of the Lord

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GRADUATION BUCHANAN BURGESS DURNING MacDONALD Treasured memories of John 10th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear In loving memory of my Buchanan, died July 16, 1996, In loving memory of a treas- father, Thomas, who died July beloved husband, our dear O’HARE also Sarah Buchanan, died ured mother and dearest 14, 2001, and our dear father and grandfather, Congratulations Jennifer on May 31, 1998. granny,Morag, died July 19, 2002. mother, Catherine, who Ronald, who died on July 17, your B.A. Hons degree from Deep in our hearts your mem- Suddenly down from Heaven, rejoined him on February 6, 2001. Caledonian University, Glas- ory is kept. That morning came the call, 2005. Fois shiorruidh thoir dha, a gow, on June 28, 2012. All Saints, pray for them. You took the hand God Please remember them in Thighearna, Well done. John Alick, Chrissie and family. offered you, your prayers. Agus solus nach dibir From Gran, Mum, Dad, Lor- And quietly left us all. Neil, Margaret, Alex, Mary, dearrsadh air. raine, Martin and Gavin. BUCHANAN We always hold you within our Catherine and Thomas. Gun robh fhois ann an sith. Deo Gratias. In loving memory of John hearts, Inserted by Mary Ann and all Buchanan, died July 16, 1996, And there you shall remain, CASEY FLAHERTY the family, Carnan. To walk together throughout RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM also Sarah Buchanan, died In loving memory of our dar- In loving memory of John, our May 31, 1998. our lives, ling mother, Helen, whom beloved dad and grandad, Loved and remembered every Until we meet again. God called home on July 18, who died July 14, 1991. DELANY day. Our Lady of the Isles and St 1997; also her dear husband, Forever in our thoughts and 58th Anniversary May they rest in peace. Catherine of Siena, pray for her. and our darling father, Joseph, prayers. R.I.P. In loving memory of Sister Ita Mairi, Tom, Sarah, Colin and Inserted by her loving family, whom God also called home of The Holy Name, S.N.D. Laura. Flora, Duncan, Calum and on November 20, 1970. FOY (Mary Patricia Delany), who Stuart. What an awesome thought, 14th Anniversary died on July 17, 1954, sister BUCHANAN that next time we meet it will Please pray for the repose of of the late Reverend J.J. In loving memory of a dear CAREY be for all eternity. the soul of Joseph, a loving Delany, Sister Kathleen, father and grandfather, 2nd Anniversary No more parting, tears, pain son and brother,who died July C.S.A., Margaret and Terence. John, died July 16, 1996 and In loving memory of our dear or sorrow. 16, 1998. also our dear mother and dad and grandpa, Pat Thank you, God, our Father, St. Anthony, pray for him. grandmother, Sarah, who died (Paddy), who sadly died for sending Your Son, Jesus, McINNES MEMORIAM May 31, 1998. peacefully on July 15, 2010. to redeem us and for the pre- FRENCH 10th Anniversary In our thoughts you are Also remembering our mum cious gift of Your Holy Spirit In loving memory of my dear In loving memory of a dear ANDERSON always near, Annette. who unites us in love until sisters, Mary, died July 12, husband, dad, granda and In loving memory of my dear Still loved, still missed and May they both rest in peace. that wonderful day when we 1994, and Margaret, died Feb- great-granda, Angus (Gus), friend, Anne, died July 15, very dear. Sadly missed. Never forgotten. will all be one in humble ado- ruary 13, 2003; also my dear who died on July 16, 2002. 2011. Our Lady of the Isles, pray for St Anne and St Patrick, pray ration before the Throne of parents, Catherine, died July To us you were someone spe- In my heart I keep you near, them. for them. God. 24, 1978, and Frank, died cial, You’ve now been gone for one Allan, Katie and family. Inserted by your loving family. Eternal rest grant unto them O December 15, 1954. Someone loving and true, full year, Lord. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for You will never be forgotten, Out of my life you may have And let perpetual light shine them. For we thought the world of gone, upon them. 38 Ladybank Drive. you. But in my heart you still live May they rest in peace. In our prayers and thoughts on. visit: Inserted by your loving daugh- GORMLEY always. Miss you lots. ter Sheila and the family. With very many loving From Jeanie and family. Inserted by your friend Mar- www.sconews.co.uk memories of my adored garet. CONNELL Mammy, Eliza Jane (Lizzie), MacINNES 20th Anniversary who God called home on July In loving memory of our dear Please pray for the repose of 12, 2011. father and grandfather, Don- the soul of my dear husband, I miss you so much Mammy ald Peter, who died July 13, You can be an Jackie (John), who died on and I love you with all my 1974, beloved husband of the July 17, 1992. heart. late Mary. May he rest in peace. Rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto him, O SCO AMBASSADOR His loving wife Bridie. Lyn. Lord, Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray And let perpetual light shine CONNOLLY for her. upon him. 44th Anniversary Our Lady of Mount Carmel, May he rest in peace. In loving memory of my dear pray for her. St Joseph, pray for him. husband Patrick Joseph, Inserted by the family. who died on July 9, 1968, GRIBBEN our son, John, died on July In loving memory of Arthur MacINTOSH 16, 1984, and uncle, John who died July 16, 1981. In loving memory of my Connolly, 36 Boyd Street, Ever in my heart. mother, Sarah MacDonald, Glasgow, died July 6, 1984. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have who died on July 11,1982, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for mercy on us. beloved wife of the late John them. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, MacIntosh. R.I.P. 227 Main Street, Rutherglen. pray for us. O Infant Child Jesus of RE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT ATHOLIC NEWS From Mary and family. Prague, grant them eternal I A C ? rest. COYLE HAGGARTY 7 Croft Avenue, Oban. I ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR FAITH? 4th Anniversary 30th Anniversary In loving memory of my dear In loving memory of my dear McKENNA I ARE YOU A DEVOTED READER OF husband, Jim, adored father, husband, and our dear father, 3rd Anniversary father-in-law and grandad to Angus John, who died July In loving memory of our much loved mum, gran and great- HE COTTISH ATHOLIC BSERVER his family, who died July 9, 18, 1982. R.I.P. T S C O ? 2008. Treasured forever are memo- gran, Anne, who died on July St Joseph, pray for him. ries of you, 16, 2009. Also remembering I CAN YOU SPARE A LITTLE TIME TO BE A VITAL LINK BETWEEN Always in our prayers. Today, tomorrow and all life the 29th anniversary of Forever in our hearts. through. Bernard, our dearly beloved YOUR PARISH AND THE SCO? Inserted by his loving wife Ann Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for dad, grandpa and great- Marie and family. him. grandpa, who died on July 9, Goodnight grandad. Inserted by his loving wife and 1983. I ARE YOU READY TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR FOR THE SCO? Amy, Eve, Callum, Liam, family, Borve, Barra. Forever in our thoughts and Matthew, James and Samuel. 27th Anniversary of our dear prayers. uncle, Peter, died June 15, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for 1985. them. Becoming an ambassador for your national CRAIG, Marie May their souls rest in peace. Inserted by Gerry, Theresa In loving memory of my pre- and family. 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MacMILLAN MORRIS SINCLAIR TOLAN POWERFUL NOVENA 11th Anniversary In loving memory of my much In loving memory of our dear 14th Anniversary of our son, Of Childlike Confidence In loving memory of my hus- loved mother and gran, mother, and grandmother, Mark, who died July 16, 1998. (This novena is to be said at band, Michael, dear father, Susan, died July 11, 2007. Marion, who died on July 18, God’s gift to us was you. the same time, every hour, for father-in-law and grandfather, We sat beside your bedside, 1992. St Pio, pray for him. nine consecutive hours – just who died July 16, 2001. Our hearts were crushed and Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Inserted by Mum, Dad and one day). O Jesus, who hast On his soul, sweet Jesus, sore, her. family. said, ask and you shall have mercy. We did our duty to the end, Son Donald, Glasgow; Dolina, receive, seek and you shall R.I.P. Till we could do no more. Roddy and family, Eriskay. WILSON find, knock and it shall be Our Lady of Lourdes and St Inserted by Mary and Alistair. 3rd Anniversary opened to you, through the Bernadette, pray for him. In loving memory of our dear- intercession of Mary, Thy Most St Pio, pray for him. est mum, gran and great- Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I MacLELLAN Loving wife Annie and family. granny, Mary, who died July ask that my prayer be granted 11th Anniversary A special smile, a special face, 13, 2009. (make your request). O Jesus, In loving memory of my dear A special Gen we can’t Eternal rest grant unto her, O who hast said, all that you ask wife, our beloved mother and replace. Lord, of the Father in My name, He grandmother, Anne, who died God Bless. And let perpetual light shine will grant you through the July 16, 2001. All the grandchildren. upon her, intercession of Mary, Thy Most Loved and remembered every May she rest in peace. Holy Mother, I humbly and day. MacNEIL Sadly missed. urgently ask Thy Father, in You are always in our 13th Anniversary R.I.P. Thy name, that my prayer be thoughts. In loving memory of our dear granted (make your request). May she rest in peace. son, and brother, Michael Iain, THANKSGIVING O Jesus, who hast said, From all the family, Uist and who died July 14, 1999. R.I.P. STARK, Alexandra Heaven and Earth shall pass Barra. July comes with sad regret, MORROW 7th Anniversary away but My word shall not It brings a day we will never 10th Anniversary In memory of a precious O DEAR ST JOSEPH OF pass, through the intercession MacLENNAN forget, Precious memories of Anne daughter, sister, granddaugh- CUPERTINO, who, by your of Mary, Thy Most Holy 5th Anniversary Quickly and silently came the Morrow (née Forrest), a ter, cousin and friend to her prayers, did seek from God Mother, I feel confident that Remembering with love my call, beloved wife and much loved many school friends at Trinity that you should be asked at my prayer shall be granted dear sister and our aunt, Effie, With no farewell you left us all. mum, who died on July 13, High, Cambuslang, and St your examinations the only (make your request); publica- who died July 17, 2007. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, 2002. Maurice’s, Cumbernauld. propositions you knew, pray tion promised. - R.R. Always in our thoughts and pray for him. 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AM writing this instalment in the In 1741 Sr Maria Crescenzia was elected library of the Maryvale Institute superior of the Franciscan Tertiaries of Mayerhoff, despite her attempts to humbly of Religious Sciences, exiled to refuse the post. She was also a prudent England for the week. I am here and wise counsellor to all who turned to to keep my postgraduate students her for strength and comfort on the straight and narrow, or perhaps it is the other way around. More impor- Itantly for our theme, the house is run by Brigittine Sisters. I have written in this tasks in the house. Was she one of the series on their foundress, St Bridget of sisters who allowed Maria a place in the Sweden, and this became a topic of corner of her cell to sleep? One would conversation. like to think so. One would also like to The students disapproved of the know what the previous Superior heading ‘Powerful Catholic Women.’ thought when Maria was appointed As they rightly pointed out, what portress? marked these women is not power, but This gave her access to the commu- holiness, and it is this holiness that nity outside the convent walls, and allowed them to be of huge influence, allowed her to use her mystical experi- even if they received a hostile reception ences of Jesus to comfort the seekers from all and sundry. Last week’s article that rang the bell. Outreach to the poor- on Mary Ward illustrates this well: here est had been a hallmark of the Tertiaries is someone who paved the way for the ever since St Elizabeth of Hungary, but huge number of teaching, nursing, St Maria Crescentia’s convent was con- childcare and other religious specialists templative, limiting the chances to that have marked the Church since the interact with the poor. Now, the saintly 19th century. Yet in her own day, like, sister became the convent’s face to the incidentally St Bridget herself, she world. failed to achieve what she set out to Next came her appointment as novice accomplish. mistress. Again, there is a sweet irony Holiness is obvious: we all know it in this: the girl who could enter only when we see it. As Blessed John Paul II with the help of the Lutheran mayor never ceased to remind us, and as Bene- suddenly decided who entered, and who dict XVI has reiterated on numerous was sent away. From 1717 until her occasions, there are many more un- election as Superior in 1741, she com- canonised saints, ordinary people living pletely reshaped the convent: gone were ordinary lives in extraordinary holiness, the financial requirements. Instead, than there are Canonised, that is offi- novices were judged by their spiritual cially recognised, saints. hunger and thirst, by their love for God. The attentive reader will have recog- The new regime turned the house into a nised that this series has taken a chrono- beacon of fidelity to the Gospels and to logical approach, and this presents us the example of St Francis in an increas- with a problem today. From the mid- ingly secular world, marked by reli- seventeenth century until the end of the gious indifference that had even eighteenth century, saintliness, particu- penetrated the religious houses. larly female saintliness, is not immedi- The news gradually spread to all who ately apparent: this was an age of did hunger and thirst: here was a truly scepticism and a turning away from religious religious community. Having God. I have written before that there are been the face of that community as many parallels between our own and portress, many knew that it was the that period, but that we can also draw holiness of Maria Crescentia that had comfort from it. restored the holiness of the convent. She received many seeking her council, n the light of the above discussion and wrote to many more, letters which on holiness, I felt it appropriate to have been preserved and which con- take a rare example of holiness from tinue her witness. She was superior for thisI period with great relevance for a brief period only: she died on that today. St Maria Crescentia Höss was most propitious of days, Easter Sunday, canonised fairly recently, in 2001, by 1744. Blessed John Paul II. Born in Kauf- ‘God wants the monastery rich in beuren, Bavaria, in 1682, she was the virtue, not in temporal goods.’ and sixth of eight children. The fact that God, and in particular of Christ the remained closer to the ideals of St Fran- She also entered a life of petty persecu- ‘Christus der König, die Ehre geben.’ only three survived was not unusual in King, became very apparent. Her intel- cis, but even they asked for a dowry. It tions. Give the glory and honour to Christ the those days, but poverty did play a major ligence may have opened doors to was more limited, but even that was The superior habitually referred to Sr King, became her winged mottoes. role in the chances of reaching adult- worldly advancement, but these she beyond the reach of the poor Höss fam- Maria Crescentia as a ‘parasite.’ The Fidelity to the Gospels, love of human- hood. St Maria’s family was poor, very chose not to open. ily. The Superior of the convent of other sisters gave her the most menial ity and love of Christ, indifference to poor. This fact was to dominate most of Her call was to the Franciscan life, Mayerhoff, where the 17-year old Anna tasks and she lost her own cell when a class distinctions, and, above all, a total her life. As in so many of our own com- and one wonders if the great saint’s love asked for permission to enter, simply new novice knocked on the door. From trust in Divine Providence marked St munities, many of her contemporaries of ‘Sister Poverty’ chimed with her per- refused her. then on, she had to beg for a corner of Maria Crescentia. This made her a deemed class distinction to be more sonal experience. She did not have a It took the intervention of the local another sister’s cell to sleep, and was counter-cultural figure in an age of cyn- important than membership of the Body hope of entering the Second Order, the mayor, who took pity on her, to force finally granted a cupboard as sleeping icism, of obsessions with money and of Christ. Poor Clares, however. Ironically, and to the issue. This made the new novice quarters. The humiliation appears not to status, and of increasing arrogance Anna, to give her her worldly name, the undoubted disgust of both St Fran- less than popular. Not only did they have affected St Maria Crescentia. Like about the supposedly elevated status of lived her youth in the household of a cis and St Clare of Assisi, the Poor resent the presence of a poor—what we St Catherine of Siena, her deep con- humanity. handloom weaver. We are prone to Clare houses at the time asked for huge would now call working class—girl, templation of Our Lord allowed her to She stands as a corrective against think of these people as artisans, but dowries before admitting anyone to they also resented the fact that the build a ‘cell in her heart’ that the world Voltaire and the other aggressive secu- reality was rather less romantic: theirs their ranks. mayor in question was a Protestant! All simply could not enter. larists of her age. Little wonder Leo was a hand-to-mouth existence, with An alternative was to enter the Sis- saints’ lives contain some level of irony, XIII beatified her, little wonder Blessed profits being squeezed by middlemen ters of the Third Order Secular of St but those of women are particularly his patient and prayerful waiting John Paul II canonised her. Our age, and increased foreign competition. Francis. These were women following prone: the Church owes this saint to a bore fruit with the election of a too, needs her example, our age, too, Once again, it is striking how much this in the footsteps of yet another previous Lutheran mayor. And so, in 1704, Anna new Superior. She was impressed can profit from the permanent mark period resembles our own. Anna did subject of this series, St Elizabeth of entered the convent, made her profes- withT the long-suffering sister’s holiness, made by the holiness of St Maria Cres- attend school, where her deep love of Hungary. The Third Order had sion, and became a Tertiary Franciscan. and began to give her more essential centia Höss. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 13 2012 Celebrating Life Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a celebration at your school that you wish to share with the SCO? If so, e-mail reporter Dan McGinty: [email protected]

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SUN 15 JULY WED 18 JULY 9AM 1PM LIVE DANA SINGS: THE BEST IS HOLY MASS Children celebrate the sacraments after year of preparation YET TO COME 9PM By Dan McGinty they learn about and celebrate their Faith. Vernon, Mallory Kaye, Ethan Kaye and 11AM THE GOD OF MERCY The parish had particular cause to cele- Louisa Letts (above)—were joined by THE ANGELUS WITH POPE THE CATHOLIC VIEW FOR YOUNG Catholics from the parish of St brate the young Faithful of St Margaret’s as Canon David Henry, parish priest, as he BENEDICT XVI WOMEN Margaret’s in Duns showed the fruits of Sunday Massgoers joined together to sup- administered the Blessed Sacrament to them 1PM LIVE THU 19 JULY the labour of dedicated parishioners as port and congratulate them upon receiving for the first time. they completed their preparation for their First Holy Communion. Established eight years ago by Canon EWTN MASS 1PM LIVE 3.30PM their First Communions and received The children prepared by attending les- Henry, Rosie Letts and Mhairi Vernon, the HOLY MASS the Blessed Sacrament for the first time. sons throughout the year and made their Children’s Liturgy now attracts children MARY’S DOWRY PRESENTS 8PM For many years, having suffered from the Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday in May, from beyond the parish itself, and even 5PM EWTN LIVE constraints of such a small parish, there was no before continuing in their commitment to boasts children who make their way to Mass EWTN BOOKMARK 9PM provision for Catholic children in St Mar- their Faith by reading, taking up the collec- each Sunday by themselves, ensuring that garet’s, but following the introduction of a tion and saying bidding prayers in the parish many more local children will be properly 10PM THE CATHOLIC VIEW FOR VATICANO Children’s Liturgy in 2004, the parish of nearly in the week leading up to their First Com- prepared for receiving the sacraments. WOMEN 11PM 300 people now welcomes up to 30 young munions. Finally, on the Feast of Corpus 9PM Catholics to the church each Sunday where Christi, the First Communicants—Martin I [email protected] BENEDICTION KEEPING YOUR KIDS MON 16 JULY CATHOLIC 1PM LIVE FRI 20 JULY HOLY MASS 8.30PM NEW SERIES 1PM LIVE MY COUNTRY, MY FAITH: HOLY MASS IRELAND 8PM 9PM THE WORLD OVER THE CATHOLIC VIEW FOR 9PM WOMEN THE CATHOLIC VIEW FOR TUE 17 JULY WOMEN 1PM LIVE SAT 21 JULY HOLY MASS 1PM LIVE 8PM HOLY MASS THE JOURNEY HOME 7PM 9PM SACRED, BEAUTIFUL, AND THE CATHOLIC VIEW FOR UNIVERSAL: COLLOQUIUM WOMEN XIX LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin Celebrations as children receive First Holy Communions

SUNDAY JULY 13 YOUNG children from The four young First Com- who celebrated Mass (above). congregation in St Francis Sunday 15B. Amos 7:12-15. Response: Let us South Uist received their municants, Isla MacDonald, Meanwhile in Carfin, local Xavier’s Church congratulated see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving First Holy Communion in Abigail MacPhee, Kian Hum- children gathered on the altar them on receiving the Blessed help. Ephesians 1:3-14. Mark 6:7-13. front of their friends and berstone and Allana Beaton, are after their First Communion Sacrament. relations in St Michael’s pictured along with parish Mass (below), where their fam- MONDAY Church, Iochdair. priest Fr Michael J MacDonald ilies and friends from the large BELOW PIC: TOM EADIE Isaiah 1:10-17. Response: I will show Godʼs salvation to the upright. Matthew 10:34-11:1. TUESDAY Isaiah 7:1-9. Response: God upholds His city for ever. Matthew 11:20-24. WEDNESDAY Isaiah 10:5-7. 13-16. Response: The Lord will not abandon His people. Matthew 11:25-27. THURSDAY Isaiah 26:7-9. 12. 18-19. Response: The Lord looked down from Heaven to the earth. Matthew 11:28-30. FRIDAY Isaiah 38:1-6. 21-22. 7-8. Response: You have held back my life, O Lord, from the pit of doom. Matthew 12:1-8. SATURDAY Micah 2:1-5. Response: Lord, do not forget the poor. Matthew 12:14-21. Friday July 13 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CELEBRATING LIFE 23 Former pupils gather to remember convent school days By Dan McGinty who attended the school during the wartime years from 1939-45. FORMER pupils of Elmwood Con- Among the former pupils also hon- vent School in Bothwell gathered to oured were Sr Catherine Mulligan ND, share memories of their school days school captain in 1956, and Sr Maria in Lanarkshire’s only girls’ second- Quinn, who was celebrating her golden ary school and to celebrate their jubilee as a religious while former time there. teachers Jo Angus, Ann McGeough, The former high school, run by the Ellen O’Donnell, Mary Catherine Franciscan Sisters of Mercy, was Gaughan, Marie McCaig and Mary founded in 1878 and closed just short of Tolan represented the school staff as its centenary in 1977, with girls being they too received honours from the ‘old transferred to both Cardinal Newman girls.’ and Holy Cross, but the memories of Celebrating the first reunion of pupils the school still remains strong and since the school closed its doors 35 years nearly 300 former pupils, some travel- ago, joint organisers Maggie McBride ing from as far afield as America, and Monica Sugrue spoke of the great Canada and mainland Europe, joined response from former pupils. together for the special Elmwood ‘old “Monica and I have known each other girls’ gathering. since the prep class of 1955—she has The gathering began with Mass in St spent much of her adult life in the US Bride’s Church in Bothwell before the and I lived in Hong Kong for 23 years,” ladies enjoyed a display of Elmwood Mrs McBride said. “We organised the school memorabilia during a lunch held event largely through the internet and by in the Bothwell Bridge Hotel. After the contacting people that we and our sisters With the first event successfully under started a tradition with our 2012 gather- The 260 former pupils and teachers of display of school blazers, berets, knew.” their belts, the former schoolgirls of ing,” Mrs Surgue said, “and perhaps Elmwood Convent School, Bothwell, at their 2012 reunion scarves and ties, some dating back to “We also had good success through Elmwood Convent School in attendance, some of our younger FPs might take up the Second World War, along with three Glasgow and Lanarkshire schools and among them groups of siblings and even the gauntlet. Maggie and I have enjoyed decades of school magazines, presenta- churches, and I think around 50 per cent mothers and daughters, are now looking ourselves very much, and feel that the ful occasion we have participated in.” tions were made to former pupils, of Elmwoodites who were present are forward to future reunions. outcome of all our hard work this past including to Ina Kane, the oldest pupils, teachers.” “It would be nice to think we have year has been well rewarded by the joy- I [email protected] Celebration as parishioners receive honours PTIH ON... SPOTLIGHT

PARISHIONERS in Sacred Coatbridge in 1941. Later mov- Heart Parish in Bellshill had ing to Holy Family, Mossend cause for a double celebra- and Sacred Heart Primary, Bell- tion on the feast of the shill, Bridget was promoted Sacred Heart. assistant head teacher at St The concelebrated feast day Bernadette’s Primary School Mass, led by Bishop Joseph Motherwell, where she retired. Devine of Motherwell, saw two Now in her 90s, Miss Coyle is worthy parishioners receive the still a faithful parish worker. diocesan Bene Merenti medal. Mrs Eadie, president of the Bishop Devine presented the Union of Catholic Mothers in awards to Bridget Coyle and Sacred Heart, Bellshill, was Cathie Eadie, both members of acknowledged for her dedica- John Oates, President of Stirling Circle of the Catenians, welcomed the Union of Catholic Mothers, tion to the parish and the com- the new Provost of Stirling, Brother Mike Robbins, also of Stirling for their dedication to the munity. A former president of Circle, to the Catenians’ June Circle Meeting. parish and the community. the diocesan UCM, Cathie is Provost Robbins was a successful candidate at the recent May A former teacher, educated at today president of the UCM Council Elections and, following the meeting of the newly elected Elmwood Convent School in Sacred Heart. Stirling Council, was chosen by the councillors to be the Provost of Stirling for the next five years. The decision marked the first time in Bothwell and a graduate of Fr Kevin McGoldrick with Bishop Glasgow University and Notre Stirling that one of the city’s very active Catenian Brothers has Joseph Devine, presenting the become Provost. Provost Robbins is the fourth Catholic to become Dame Teaching College, Miss medals to Mrs Eadie and Miss Coyle Coyle took up her first post at the Provost of Stirling St Patrick’s Primary School, PIC: TOM EADIE St Joseph’s welcomes East Ayrshire council

By Dan McGinty tion,” Provost Todd, the latest incumbent of the role in East ST JOSEPH’S in Kil- Ayrshire, said. “Fr Stephen then marnock welcomed Provost invited us all to a family fair in Jim Todd and councillors the church hall where a whole from across the regions as host of events were taking place the parish hosted the ‘Kirkin’ and we had an interesting time of the Council’ for East Ayr- taking part in the quiz. shire. “I feel this is an important part The traditional service, which of our service to our communi- marks the start of the new coun- ties and I will endeavour to meet cil term, is celebrated in as many of our community churches of different denomina- groups in East Ayrshire as possi- tions throughout East Ayrshire, ble.” and this year Fr Stephen Latham, parish priest of St I [email protected] Joseph’s, welcomed the council to his church. PIC:MIKE SCOTT After the service, Provost Todd and the councillors were Fr Stephen Latham and St Joseph’s invited to the church hall where clergy welcome East Ayrshire Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a a family fete was underway. councillors and local dignitaries to “We received a lovely ecu- the parish. The church hosted the celebration at your school that you wish to share menical service from Fr Steven traditional ‘Kirkin’ of the Council’ with the SCO? If so, e-mail Dan McGinty: and Deacon Gordon and a warm service which marks the start of the welcome from the congrega- new council term [email protected] 24 VOCATIONS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 13 2012

Get to the heart of vocations FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES English church answers call for focus on priesthood with relic veneration, says DAN McGINTY OF ST. JOSEPH Are you called like Francis of Assisi AS THE heart of the Curé d’Ars, St John Vianney was welcomed to England by to live the Gospel radically? Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury last week, Catholics in Britain were encour- Want to know more? aged once more to renew their commitment to celebrating the gift of the priesthood and to pray for vocations. Email Sister Noel – Ever mindful of the pressing need for priests in the West, Bishop Davies took the [email protected] opportunity to reinforce the vital role priests play in the lives of Catholics as he celebrated www.fmsj.co.uk Mass and venerated the relic of the patron Reg. Charity no. 1135474 saint of priests in St Anthony’s in Wythenshawe. Growing up amid religious persecution in France, St John Vianney’s reputation as a con- fessor and spiritual director in the village of Ars made him famous even in his own time, and the story of his life stands today as the Congregation of Alexian Brothers shining example of the ideal priest. The Alexian Brothers, as followers of Jesus the With new guidelines issued from the Vati- before God, bathing your soul one last time in their vocations in the priestly ministry. Healer, dedicate their lives to serving the sickand can on how to promote vocations and recruit the Blood of Jesus Christ? The priest. The “Tonight, we remember such a priest, a the next generation of men to the priesthood, priest, always the priest,’ he said. ‘And if this parish priest who belongs to us all in the com- those on the margins of society. They do this with the the timing of the relic’s arrival in Britain soul should die (as a result of sin) who will munion of saints and helps us to see what is at support of prayer and community life. allowed Bishop Davies to put them into action raise it up, who will restore its calm and peace. the heart of the Catholic priesthood yesterday, and deliver the important message about the Again the priest.’” today and to the end of time,” he said. importance of the priestly ministry today. The words chosen by Bishop Davies echo “Together with the jubilarians who represent Bishop Davies called on the words of St the call by the Vatican to remember that the more than 200 years of ordained ministry John Vianney as he said: “In his direct way of priest is at the centre of our spiritual lives as between them, we begin this pilgrimage of Is Jesus calling you? speaking the Curé of Ars invited his parish- Catholics and for all Catholics to encourage prayer tonight. 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