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Pilgrimage participant victim in synagogue killings East Bay Catholics who traveled on a Holy Land Pilgrimage Feb. 6-15, 2017, were saddened to learn one of the group’s members was slain in the Oct. 27 shootings at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Richard Gottfried, 65, was one of 11 killed. He is Jewish. His wife, Peg Very Rev. James Matthews, Rev. Jim Schexnayder and Bishop Pupils from GleeBA at the Temple Beth Abraham school, Durachko, is Catholic. Michael C. Barber, SJ, are greeted by Rabbi Mark Bloom. with Rabbi Mark Bloom, sing at the vigil. The Holy Land pilgrimage was a joint trip, with 48 pilgrims as part of a Catholic Voice group led by Rev. Lawrence D’Anjou, pastor at St. Raymond Parish, Dublin, and 28 pilgrims from Pittsburgh, a mix of Catholics and Jews led by Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik and Rabbi Aaron Bisno of Rodef Shalom Synagogue in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh pilgrimage was called Pursuers of Peace. The couple, both dentists, with Peg’s sister, Carol, and friend Kathy Cull traveled on the pilgrimage. Rich Gottfried was a volunteer at the Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center. “He was a great guy, friendly, always willing to help out,” said his neighbor Brian Rooker, who has lived ACCIORINI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC ACCIORINI/THE

next door to Gottfried since 2003. P . “We were with them for all the Masses and shared meals together,” said Belinda Lewis Held, a tour opera- tor of Unitours Inc. Rich Gottfried was “a wonderful, C ALBERT ALL: kind man,” Held said, who supported A memorial service at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland on Oct. 30 honored the 11 congregants of a Pittsburgh synagogue Peg in her faith. who were murdered on Oct. 27. More photos at facebook.com/TheCatholicVoice. “This is so hard because of the evilness of this act,” Cull wrote in an email. “She (Peg) is very strong, but I believe she needs her many different members of her Faith Community to ‘We know we are not alone’ comfort her at this time.” Robert Bowers, 46, of Pittsburgh, By Albert C. Pacciorini people of Pittsburgh who are immediately has 12 synagogues and three Jewish pleaded not guilty to the killings. Staff writer affected by this horrific act. I also pray for day schools in a neighborhood that’s 2.7 — Albert C. Pacciorini Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, members our country, that we consider ways we can square miles. of the clergy and local Catholics were address the causes of violence and allow “I find great solace in knowing that we among those of a number of faiths who all people of good will to live in peace.” are not alone and that there are helpers attended a memorial service at Temple How to respond? asked Rabbi Bloom. seemingly everywhere — individuals of all Beth Abraham in Oakland on Oct. 30 to “The only responses are life and love. faiths and walks of life are standing with honor the 11 congregants of a Pittsburgh We must continue living in order to not us,” Wolmark said. synagogue who were murdered on Oct. 27. give terrorists a victory,” Bloom said. “And “We must strive to do more than mourn “We gather today not only in their mem- when it comes to love, our sacred task is the 11 Tree of Life victims. … We must also ory, but for another purpose as well,” said to bring more of it into the world. Our non- labor to honor their sacrifice … in the face Rabbi Mark Bloom. “We know we are not Jewish neighbors have shown us this love of discrimination and bigotry. We must all alone. … Your care means everything to today, and we must continue to show it to be each other’s helpers.” us,” he said, noting as soon as word of the everyone we meet. Eleven candles were lit, marking the 11 tragedy came, he was called by friends in “We are not alone. No one is alone. And lives lost. Members of the congregation, the Christian and other faith communities. we will respond with life and love.” other faith groups and the few remaining BELINDA LEWIS HELD/COURTESY PHOTO LEWIS HELD/COURTESY BELINDA “The loss of life at Tree of Life Steve Wolmark, a member of Temple Beth survivors of the Holocaust all lit candles. From left, Rabbi Aaron Bisno with Synagogue in Pittsburgh is tragic and Abraham who was born and grew up in the In the Tree of Life killings, Robert Peg Durachko and Rich Gottfried, strikes at the heart of our society,” Bishop Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and Bowers, 46, of Pittsburgh, was appre- who renewed their wedding vows Barber said earlier. “All places of worship, was a member of the Tree of Life Synagogue, hended after a shootout with police. He in Bethlehem while on the Holy whether a synagogue, mosque, temple said the events had left him shattered and pleaded not guilty to 29 separate federal Land Pilgrimage in February 2017. or church, should be safe from violence. broken, but he was overwhelmed by the crimes, including hate crimes and weap- Rich Gottfried was killed in the I pray for those who were killed and outpouring of love in its aftermath. ons offenses, on Oct. 29, and is being Tree of Life synagogue attack. wounded, the members of Tree of Life He discussed growing up in that held without bail. He is believed to have synagogue, the first responders and the “remarkable” neighborhood that today acted alone. On our cover Pope Francis: ‘The people Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, with Rev. Jim Schexnayder and Very Rev. James Matthews attend of God smell holiness’ a memorial service at Oakland’s Temple Beth Abraham for the By Michele Jurich 11 congregants slain in Pittsburgh. Staff writer More on this page. “RO-MER-O!” The familiar cry swept across St. Peter’s Square at the Bishop’s Column 3 Vatican on Oct. 14, as Pope Francis prepared to canonize Classified 12 seven new saints. Among them was Óscar Arnulfo Romero, Datelines 13 archbishop of San Salvador, who was killed as he celebrated Forum 14-15 Mass in a hospital chapel in March 24, 1980. Holiday Guide 5 Rev. Msgr. Antonio Valdivia heard that cry in the square. Senior Living & Resources 8-10 The retired priest of the Diocese of Oakland was among the PHOTO COURTESY The Church 2 pilgrims who filled the square. With him were two priests of Oakland diocese visitors to St. Peter’s Square for the canoniza- Travel 6-7 the diocese, Father David Mendoza-Vela and Father Luis tions included, from left, Rev. David Mendoza-Vela, Rev. Msgr. (Continued on Page 11.) Antonio Valdivia, Rev. Luis Lopez, Edith Lewis and Nidia Fuentes. 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE CHURCH NOVEMBER 12, 2018 BISHOP BARBER’S SCHEDULE

Nov. 12-16: US Bishops’ meeting, Nov. 19: Meetings, including College of Baltimore, Maryland Consultors, Chancery, Oakland Nov. 17: Auction Dinner to support San Nov. 20: Meetings, Chancery, Oakland Damiano Retreat Center, Bishop’s Nov. 21: Meetings, Chancery, Oakland residence, Oakland Nov. 22: 10 a.m. Thanksgiving day Mass, Nov. 18: 11 a.m. Mass and procession in Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland honor of the Vietnamese martyrs, St. Anthony Parish, Oakland Nov. 25: 10 a.m. Mass, Solemnity of Christ the King, Cathedral of Christ the 3 p.m. Mass, Confirmation, St. Jarlath, Light, Oakland Oakland

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Our presence and REV participation in the All Souls Mass Spanish Roman missal workshop helps us grieve for Priests of the Diocese of Oakland gathered at St. Bede Parish the evening those who have died, of Oct. 29 to learn about the new edition of the Spanish Roman Missal. The Bishop Michael C. new translation of the missal has been introduced in many parishes, and it Barber, SJ, explained must be in use by the first Sunday of Advent, Dec. 2. in his homily for the Requiem Mass on Nov. 2. About 1,000 people attended the Remembering Mass, which Bishop Barber celebrated in the Saints Latin; the readings In his homily on the were in English. We need to pray for the souls of the faithful departed, he Feast of All Saints, said, as the music in the Mass prayers washes over our loved ones, cleanses Nov. 1, Bishop and heals them. See more at facebook.com/TheCatholicVoice. Michael C. Barber, SJ, told noontime Mass- goers at the Cathedral of Christ the Light the story behind the PACCIORINI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE opera, “Dialogues . of the Carmelites.” During the French revolution, the 16 C ALBERT members of the Carmel of Compiègne, France, refusing to disobey their vows, went, one by one, to the guillotine. A sister who had escaped capture left the anonymity of the crowd to join her sisters in martyrdom. “What a tragedy it would be to go through life and not become a saint,” Bishop Barber said. PACCIORINI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE . ALL: ALBERT C ALBERT ALL:

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Periodical postage paid (USPS 094-640) at Oakland, California, and additional mailing offices. 2121 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612 Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Catholic Voice, 2121 Harrison St., Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612. NOVEMBER 12, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 3 ‘From Maintenance to Mission’ By Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ for the fish to come to us? And remember, I am with you always, to And lay people can’t change their parish Almost every active priest in the diocese Jesus said to the Apostles, “From now the end of the age.” without the pastor. and I participated in a Priests’ Convocation on, I will make you fishers of men (and “Forming Missionary Disciples” is It’s a “both/and” mission. So ask on Oct. 23-24, led by Rev. James Mallon of women).” one of the three goals of our diocese your pastor, “Is our parish going to do Halifax, Nova Scotia. Father Mallon told us he was from (together with “Improving the Sunday something to move from Maintenance to The theme was “How Halifax, where the main industry is fishing. Mass Experience” and “Practicing Mission?” Or are we just going to continue to turn your parish In the evening, the port is full of fishing the Corporal and Spiritual Works to “age upward” and “look inward”? Then from Maintenance to boats tied up. He said every once and a of Mercy”). offer to be part of the solution. Mission.” while, without a fisherman doing anything, Before the conference ended, I asked As bishop, I am looking to identify those Why do we need a fish might jump out of the water and land Father Mallon privately, “How can I con- parishes with priests and lay leadership a conference on this on the deck of a fishing boat. “That’s our vince our pastors to move their parishes teams that want to be part of the 16 per- topic? Take a look at RCIA!” he said. What good is a fishing fleet from Maintenance to Mission?” cent and supply every resource I can to your parish. Ask your if it never goes out to sea to fish? So it is He told me I would never be able to support them. pastor to show you the with us and our parishes. convince all of them, only 16 percent. Bishop Barber statistics. Are the num- “Go therefore and make disciples of And that would be enough to change the (For more information, go to www.divi- bers of people attending Mass over the all nations, baptizing them in the name diocese, and the Church. nerenovation.net, or read Father James past 10 years increasing or decreasing? of the Father and of the Son and of the Pastors can’t do this all by themselves. Mallon’s book, “Divine Renovation,” What about your Sunday collections? Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey They need a good lay leadership team that available on Amazon and at The Going up or down? everything that I have commanded you. shares this outward vision and mission. Cathedral Shop.) Take a look at your Confirmation class- es. How many of those young people show up for Mass the Sunday after they have been confirmed? (And the next Sunday and the next?) When I look at the statistics across our diocese, most of the 84 parishes are decreasing in attendance, and in offertory income. It does not have to be this way. Many of our parishes are content to stay in “Maintenance Mode”: the doors are open, Mass and the sacraments are offered, the priest is available for counsel- ing, Holy Communion will be brought to the sick on request by lay ministers, etc. That is fine. BUT, we continue to lose people. Father Mallon shared with us ideas for turning the situation around. He himself inherited a “dying parish” and through building a lay leadership team, and through much trial and error, now has a thriving parish that is a model for Catholic church growth. It starts with changing our mentality of what a parish is for. Is it a self-enclosed community of the Elect? Or a leaven in society? Are we content to sit back self- Priests pray over Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, assuredly and wait for people to join our for support at the end of their Convocation. parish, or do we actively invite people to

belong? Do we go fishing, or do we wait PHOTO COURTESY 4 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE NEWS IN BRIEF NOVEMBER 12, 2018

DOMINIQUE GHEKIERE-MINTZ DOMINIQUE VOICE THE SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC Blessing the animals More than 50 pets — dogs, cats, fish, chickens and homing pigeons — received a blessing from the Franciscan friars at the San Damiano Retreat Center

CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 6. If a pet was unable to attend, attendees were able to have their pet blessed via a photo. Treats were ready for four-and Holy Names Sisters Carol Nicklas and Barbara Bray carry the SNJM Community two-legged guests. On hand as well was Animal Rescue Foundation, Walnut Seal in a procession before the start of Mass. Creek, which had animals available for adoption. Holy Names Sisters celebrate 150 years in the East Bay By Carrie McClish became involved in other forms of ministry, Staff writer such as parish work, community outreach, Less than a block away from where the literacy, spiritual director and others, Sister religious community opened its first school Delaney said. in Oakland in 1868, the Sisters of the Holy Noting that “our story isn’t over,” the pro- Names of Jesus and Mary along with their vincial said that the community has much Associates, friends and former students to do. “We want to renew ourselves, our gathered at commitment to education, outreach and the Cathedral to the development of the whole human Father Bryan Massingale: of Christ the Learn more person, to be witnesses to the Gospel in Light Oct. 6 whatever form that might take. We also www.snjmca150.org Examining Catholic for an uplifting renew ourselves in justice advocacy work celebration of and to helping people on the margins.” Engagement With Racial Justice the 150th anniversary of the SNJM min- The liturgy, held on the feast day of istry in California. SNJM founder, Blessed Marie Rose Presented by Saint Mary’s College of California “It is great to be here at the Cathedral Durocher, included a reflection on the read- of Christ the Light,” said Sister Maureen ings by Sister Miriam Malone. She brought Renowned theologian Reverend Bryan Delaney, SNJM U.S.-Ontario provincial, light to a passage from the Gospel of Luke Massingale will speak at Saint Mary’s College in her welcoming remarks, noting that the that inspired Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at 7 p.m. Rev. original Oakland convent of the first six “I have come to cast fire upon the earth, Massingale, the author of Racial Justice and Holy Names Sisters who settled on the and how I wish it were already kindled.” shores of Lake Merritt, was literally just The continuing legacy of the SNJM the Catholic Church, is being honored as the steps away. “This is where our roots are.” foundress was also seen in the opening 2018 Montini Fellow of the Bishop John S. Alluding to the anniversary’s theme procession in the banners that were car- Cummins Institute for Catholic Thought, Culture, of “Remember, Rejoice, Renew,” Sister ried into the cathedral by representatives and Action, for his scholarly and practical Delaney told the gathering of an estimated of various SNJM-supported ministries contributions toward advancing anti-racism and 400 people that they were remembering including Holy Names High School, Holy the six French Canadian Sisters who first Names University, Next Step Learning inclusion in the Church and beyond. arrived in San Francisco on May 10, 1868. Center, all in Oakland, Villa Maria de The young Sisters were greeted by the Mar Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, and One of the world’s leading Catholic social Sisters of Mercy and treated to a feast that Ramona Convent Secondary School in ethicists and scholars of African American included California-grown strawberries. Alhambra. theological ethics, racial justice, and liberation theology, Rev. Massingale The next day the Sisters were escorted Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, who will offer the address “When Order Masks Disorder: The Limits of Dialogue to Oakland by Rev. Michael King, then thanked the Sisters for “your dedication, in Catholic Engagement With Racial Justice.” This thoughtful and pastor of St. Mary Parish and brought to your love and service to the Church,” the newly built convent by Lake Merritt. focused on the community’s motto, Jesus engaging event is free and open to the public. Ten days later these “can-do” women had and Mary, my strength and my glory,” in When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 opened a school, she said. his homily. The gathering was also the cause Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins, Where: Soda Center, Saint Mary’s College, 1928 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga, of much rejoicing, Sister Delaney said, who had been educated by the Holy Calif. 94575 rejoicing for the thousands of people who Names Sisters as a youth at St. Augustine Cost: Free and open to the public received an education from these “can-do” School in north Oakland, added his per- women and the many others who followed sonal thanks to the community. He also Sponsored by SMC’s Bishop John S. Cummins Institute for Catholic in their footsteps and who opened, staffed, provided a historical look back at the many Thought, Culture, and Action; Catholic Institute for Lasallian Social Action taught with and volunteered with the SNJM contributions the Sisters made in the East (CILSA); Mission and Ministry Center (MMC); and the College’s Theology & community at schools and learning centers Bay, from revitalizing “inner city education” throughout the state. in Oakland in the 1960s to the establish- Religious Studies Department. In 1868 the Holy Names Sisters ment of the diocesan Respect Life Office. For more information, contact Brother Charles Hilken, FSC, PhD, responded to the needs of the times and “The anniversary provides time to opened schools for young girls. Over the pause and reflect,” Bishop Cummins said. at 925-631-4879 or [email protected] years the needs and the times changed “It is good for us to stir the memories and or visit www.stmarys-ca.edu/cummins-institute and as a result some of the Sisters for me to cherish the lasting friendships.” NOVEMBER 12, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 5 Holiday Guide Shop ‘til you drop (or at least take a break) Don’t simply admire Staff report families, preparations for Christmas begin Sometimes shopping for gifts can make with a visit to the Dominican Sisters you feel good. Here are some examples of Mission San Jose’s annual holiday Dorothy Day; do the work of shopping that benefit not just your for- boutique. Shop from 10 a.m .to 4 p.m . tunate recipient, but others: Nov. 17 and 18 at 43326 Mission Circle, By Michele Jurich Day held the saints in high regard, Youth Spirit Artworks is celebrating Fremont. Enter off Mission Tierra and fol- Staff writer Hennessy said. “The saints were so crucial the season with special holiday hours at low the signs. Kate Hennessy may have been inspired in how she understood the word. What its Shanice Kiel Gallery, 3324 Adeline St., Make a bee-line for the Sisters’ fabled in her vocation by her grandmother, she was saying is, ‘Don’t put me on that Berkeley. The 1,500-square-foot gallery, mission olive oil, pressed from the olives Dorothy Day, but don’t assume she is fol- pedestal, put me in that corner. You need filled with artists who range in age from of the mission-era trees. Don’t miss the lowing in her footsteps. to do the work, too.’ ” 15 to 25, will be open 1 to 6 p.m. Monday- fruitcake they vow is loved like no other, “I’m a writer,” Hennessy noted Day’s ability to get Friday, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 23. as well as the German cookies and sweets Hennessey told a along with others, in seemingly diverse The work has been supported, in part, by baked by the Sisters. gathering of about communities. A Jewish friend gave her local grants from the Catholic Campaign Handmade gifts — knitted, crocheted and 100 people at the first rosary; her first statue of the Blessed for Human Development. Information: sewn lovingly — await. There’s art to con- Dominican Sisters Mother was the gift of an atheist friend. http://youthspiritartworks.org/. sider, as well as a supply of plants. You might of Mission Jose’s Priests gave rides to her Communist If you’re trying to help get your children be lucky enough to bring home your own Center for Education friends who needed a lift, Hennessy said. in touch with what the true meaning of little olive tree, with its rich history included. & Spirituality on Oct. Day “combined the worlds we think of as Christmas is, a visit to The Cathedral Information: www.msjdominicans.org. 13. She shared one of different,” Hennessy said. “She bridged Shop’s annual Nativity market may Proceeds support the Sisters’ care for Hennessy her earliest memories that.” help. The shop is on the plaza level at the Senior Sisters; 10 percent of the pur- of her grandmother’s work. Building bridges was “part of her genius the Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 chases will enable the Sisters to make a She was 7 and at the Catholic Worker’s all her life,” Hennessy said. “She brings Harrison St., Oakland. Hours are 10 a.m. major contribution to the relief of a current Tivoli Farm in upstate New York, where the together incredibly diverse beliefs.” to 4 p.m. daily, with extended hours for global crisis. Hennessy family would spend summer. She recalled, too, Day’s eight arrests. some holiday events. Seek out holiday bazaars and fair trade “I’m running into my Granny’s room. My Beginning with her arrest in a rally for Advent candles and wreaths will be events in your parish or one nearby. Check mother’s there and hushes me, ‘Granny’s women’s votes to her final arrest, in available Nov. 12; on the first Sunday of the Datelines section of The Catholic Voice writing.’ I look up she’s banging away at her California, in 1973, along Cesar Chavez. Advent, Dec. 2, the shop will be ready (Page 13 in this issue). manual typewriter. She was a wicked good Day, she said, spent 10 days in prison. She for Christmas. The interna- typist. And there she is totally focused. She was 75 years old. tional and fair trade Nativity could really put out copy. “I knew her as very radical,” Hennessy market will feature the work “This world exploded to me. I didn’t said. “She asks us to do things that are of craftspeople around the know people did that. Books were magi- uncomfortable. globe. Everything — from cal. They just appeared. I knew from that “If you really listen to her, watch out. the matchbook-size Nativity moment on, I knew what I wanted to do.” She will lead you into trouble.” scenes to the Florentine- But, she said, she isn’t opening any Her Catholic faith embraced what style Nativities that require Houses of Hospitality, as her grandmother, Hennessy called “this deeply ingrained their own table — will be the co-founder of the Catholic Worker interest for peace and justice.” for sale. Movement, did. That was first shown in her work as a The shop will feature What Hennessy is doing is writing. Her journalist for the Catholic Worker. something for every bud- book, “Dorothy Day: The World Will Be “House of Hospitality was never in her get — from 50-cents to Saved by Beauty,” published last year, has plan,” Hennessy said. “You start talking $500 — with gift ideas for kept her on speaking tours of college cam- about it, it happens. People start showing officemates, friends, secret puses, where Day is studied in theology up at your door,” she said. The intention Santas and loved ones. and social justice courses, and of churches was that the bishops should open houses Purchases support the and religious communities. of hospitality. Diocese of Oakland. The book, a richly detailed story of the “Thirty-eight years after my grandmoth- Information: www.ctl life of the woman of whom Pope Francis er’s death,” Hennessy said, “the Catholic cathedral.org/visit/the- said during his 2015 speech to Congress, Worker movement is still growing. It’s a cathedral-shop “Her social activism, her passion for justice precarious way to live, but the movement For many Bay Area and for the cause of the oppressed, were keeps on growing.” inspired by the Gospel, her faith, and the There are at least 200 Catholic Worker example of the saints,” is also the story of houses in the United States, and about two Day’s daughter Tamar Hennessy, Kate’s dozen around the world, she said. mother. “There’s nothing organized about the Hennessy cautioned her audience Catholic Worker at all. There’s no member- that admiring Dorothy Day, or putting her ship. You don’t sign up. The mission state- on a pedestal, is the wrong approach to ment is very simple: the works of mercy. her Granny. “What my grandmother has asked “Don’t put her aside,” she said. “Engage people to do is look around in your own with the real Dorothy.” neighborhood,” Hennessy said. “Figure out Day was often quoted as saying, what you can do, what you can give and “Don’t call me a saint. I don’t want to be just start doing it.” dismissed that easily.” Church oods Candles eligous ifts ooks

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Pilgrimage to Greece, Turkey Pilgrims on The Catholic Voice pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey, Oct. 14-23, stop for a group photo in front of the Library of Celsus, in Ephesus, Turkey. The pilgrims walked in the footsteps of St. Paul, visiting the places where he preached the Gospel. The 40 pilgrims, many of them holding maps of their pilgrimage, were accompanied by Rev. Jim Schexnayder. They visited sites such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon and celebrated at Mass at Mary’s House, where Blessed Mary

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Join Franciscan Fr. Mario DiCicco for the following Father Schexnayder will lead Voice 2019 Pilgrimages & Trips pilgrimage to France, Lourdes (In conjunction with Santours, Inc) By Rev. Jim Schexnayder Montmartre, Notre Dame, Cathedral of Special to The Catholic Voice Chartres and the grotto chapel of Lourdes. Welcome Pilgrims! The conclusion and high point of our January 12-31- 19-Day Southeast Asia Odyssey: In the season of Easter and spring, journey will be the Shrine of Lourdes Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Thailand 2020, we will set out to France, beginning where we will have two full days to partici- in Paris and beyond to places of saints pate in the Eucharist, rosary, candlelight February 15-March 3: Egypt and Ethiopia whose lives inspire us — St. Therese “The procession, opportunity to experience the Little Flower,” St. Catherine Laboure, St. healing waters of the miraculous Lourdes May 27-June 11: Cruise to the Baltic Countries including Vincent de Paul, St. Bernadette Soubirous, spring, free time for personal prayer and St. Petersburg. Tour of Amsterdam St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. John reflection and the opportunity to explore Vianney and most especially Mary, Mother the town of Lourdes on foot. September 7-22: Holy Land Pilgrimage with of God, whose healing intercession at It will be a joy for me to share with you 4-Day Extension to Turkey (Fr. Mario has 42 years Lourdes amazes all who visit. this journey, to celebrate daily Eucharist of experience in leading pilgrims to the Holy Land) On our pilgrimage we will visit with you and to be inspired by your pres- renowned churches to admire their history ence. October 6-21: Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Padua, and beauty and in a number of them we Being a pilgrim is sharing a joyful and Northern Italy, Cinqueterre, Lake Como will celebrate our daily Eucharist. They faith deepening spiritual journey. Join include Sacre Coeur, Saint-Pierre de with us! Write or Call Fr. Mario at: 312-888-1331 Email: [email protected] The Catholic Voice is on Facebook Or Joseph Santini at: 800-769-9669

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At left, Colleen and Justin Yasonia and their sons attended the anniversary Mass, celebrating five years. Her parents, at right, Ben Smith and Blanche Malankowski- Smith were there celebrating 40 years A tradition VOICE CATHOLIC CHRIS SILVA/THE of marriage. of caring 40 couples repeat marriage vows at annual Mass for seniors By Michele Jurich and Evangelization. Staff writer For some of the celebrants, it was a family affair. Ben Forty couples, representing a combined 1,111 years Smith and Blanche Malankowski-Smith were celebrating of marriage, marched down the aisle at the Cathedral of 40 years of marriage; their daughter Colleen and her Christ the Light in Oakland Oct. 21 to begin the Diocese husband Justin Yasonia were celebrating five years. Two of Oakland’s wedding anniversary Mass. beautiful grandsons, Francisco and Ignatius, completed In his homily, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, spoke of their party. the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle’s view of love. Arturo and Lucita Limongco were celebrating 52 years “Two people who love each other must love a tran- of marriage. Family members worship at St. Joachim and scendent third thing,” he said, a good that is beyond St. Bede parishes in Hayward. A half-dozen grandchildren, themselves, such as truth, beauty or goodness. festively dressed in shades of yellow, surrounded the With the coming of Jesus, he said, “we see much more anniversary couple. clearly the third thing the couple must love has a name. Jenny Kim, a member of the Korean Catholic That person is God. Community in Oakland, wore a traditional Korean costume “They must together love God as the third party,” he to the Mass. Celebrating 47 years of marriage with her Waters Edge said. “If you are to stay married, God is that third party.” husband, Won Lim, she came to the United States in 1984. After the homily, the anniversary celebrants rose At one of the tables, a couple married three years Lodge to look one another in the eye — some teary — and shared a table with the 27-years-wed couple from Newark. repeated the vows the bishop read, first in English and They also shared anniversary dates in early October. Leisure Living then in Spanish. Rigoberto Diaz and Lorena Diaz-Rodriguez of Oakland With familiar, joyful music — selections included “God were married at St. Elizabeth Church in Oakland, where & Assisted Living Who Created Hearts of Love” and “Jesus, Joy of Men’s they are parishioners, three years ago. Desire” — and a church environment that featured white Jim and Mayra Colvin were wed in 1991. “I converted 801 Island Drive orchids, the cathedral had a celebration feel. to Catholicism in 2010,” he said. He had been attending Alameda, CA 94502 At the end of Mass, couples continued on to the Mass at St. Edward Parish in Newark when the pastor, Cathedral Event Center, where they gathered with friends Rev. Jeffrey Keyes, noticed that he attended faithfully but 510.748.4300 and family to continue to celebrate. never received Communion. That conversation led to Jim RCFE #011440777 Each couple was photographed with Bishop Barber, Colvin’s reception into the Church. and also received a certificate recognizing their partici- Please tell us your secrets to a happy marriage, Lorena pation in the event, which is held every two years. It is Diaz-Rodriguez asked the Colvins. directed by Mimi Streett, coordinator of marriage and “Fun arguments,” Jim Colvin said. He added some family life in the diocese’s Department of Faith Formation advice he had been given long ago: Don’t go to bed angry. Elders Inn Columbian High Acuity Assisted Living Retirement Home & Memory Care An independent living facility located in 1721 Webster St historic Marysville, California Alameda, CA 94501 510.521.9200 Rates starting at RCFE #015600526 $1,250 per month

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u FITNESS Just for Seniors Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Wellness Class. 6 to 7 p.m. in the hall, St. Benedict Events, activities and opportunities for seniors in the Oakland diocese. Events are Church, 2245 82nd Ave., Oakland. Come out and subject to change. Please contact parishes or organizations to verify. join us and stay healthy and fit. Led by Dionne Cola. 510-632-1847. u SPIRITUALITY as private individuals. In addition to lunch, the gatherings may include speakers, games like Bingo Fridays Saturday, Dec. 1 and live entertainment. Line Dancing. 1 to 3 p.m. in the hall, St. Benedict Church, 2245 82nd Ave., Oakland. Want to learn new Senior Anointing Mass. 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence Tuesdays O’Toole, 3725 High St., Oakland. All seniors, their line dances? It’s free, however we do request dona- caregivers or anyone seriously ill or anticipating St. John the Baptist Parish Senior Lunch and tions for St. Vincent de Paul at St. Benedict Parish. surgery are invited to attend this Mass and sacra- Speaker. Meets Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Wednesdays ment of the Anointing of the Sick. p.m., at El Cerrito Royale, 6500 Gladys St., corner of Lexington, El Cerrito. Information: 510-232-5659; Walks at Lafayette Reservoir. 4 p.m. at the west The descriptions of senior servic- Anointing of the Sick Mass at Holy Spirit www.stjohnelcerrito.org. end of the parking area, near the picnic tables and es in this section were provided Church. Starts at 11 a.m. at 37588 Fremont Blvd., permanent bathrooms. Bring quarters for park- by the service agencies, which Fremont. For seniors, those who are seriously ill Second Tuesdays ing meters ($1.50/hour). Rain cancels. Sponsor: are responsible for the accuracy or those anticipating surgery. A complimentary Senior Adult Ministry at St. Joan of Arc Parish. Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated/Singles of the content. luncheon follows the Mass. 510-797-1660. The Senior Adults of St. Joan in San Ramon meet of Contra Costa. Contact Lee, 925-934-6357. The Catholic Voice Dec. 7 to 8 for lunch and conversation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 Spirituality and Conscious Aging: Finding p.m. at 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. u SUPPORT GROUPS We bring our own bag lunch plus snacks to share. Purpose and Meaning in Retirement Years. Tuesday, Nov. 20 At San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, This is a “lively” group gaining wisdom and insight Danville. Information/registration: www.sanda- from sharing of our spiritual journeys. For more Life Transitions for Aging Adults. 1 to 2:30 p.m. in AEC Living miano.org or 925-837-9141, x315. information send an email to [email protected]. the Hall, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. “Why is There Suffering?” presented AEC Living is an award-winning, highly Second Tuesdays by Sister Jane Francis Garrison, OP. For all seniors, regarded Senior Services company inde- u SOCIALS/LUNCHEONS St. Francis of Assisi Parish Senior Luncheon. family members and caregivers. Information: Molly pendently owned by the Zimmerman family. Nov. 16, Jan. 18 (2019) Meets every second Tuesday at 860 Oak Grove Fisher, 925-449-8849, [email protected]. Starting in 1971 with an Alameda nursing Road, Concord. Information: 925-682-5447, ext. Senior Social at St. John Vianney Parish. Come 2. Free. Tuesday, Dec. 4 home, founder Christian Zimmerman and hang out, socialize and meet new people from Life Transitions for Aging Adults. 1 to 2:30 p.m. in his wife, Darnelle, became widely known 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Mullen Commons, 1650 Third Tuesdays the Hall, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 1315 Lomitas for patient-centered care and progres- Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. Singles, wid- St. Stephen Parish hosts a monthly Card & Ave., Livermore. “Maturing Spirituality,” presented by sive innovation. Today, daughter Lauren ows, widowers, divorced, separated, couples — all Games Party in the parish hall at 1100 Keaveny Father Jeffrey Finley, CPPS. For all seniors, family are welcome. Cost: $5 includes lunch. To sign up Zimmerman Cook and son, Stephen Court, Walnut Creek. Beginning at noon on the members and caregivers. Information: Molly Fisher, call the parish office at 925-939-7911. 925-449-8849, [email protected]. Zimmerman, have helped to grow AEC third Tuesday monthly, parishioners and friends Tuesday, Dec. 4 meet to play bridge, Rummikub, dominoes, etc. Fourth Wednesdays Living into a full continuum care company: Bring your own lunches; beverages and snacks home care, senior living communities, Senior Potluck Luncheon. Noon in the Holy Family Caregiver Support Ministry at St. Family Room at St. Lawrence O’Toole-St. Cyril are provided. Questions? Contact Walter Lang, Medicare-approved outpatient rehabilita- 925-939-2430. Isidore Parish. 7 p.m. in Rooms 214 and 215 in Parish, 3725 High St., Oakland. Bring a dish to the Ministry Center, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. tion therapy. AEC Living employs 150 staff share. It’s free, but we need attendees to RSVP Third Tuesdays Family caregivers are invited to attend our monthly members and serves 150 residents and 50 so we can set enough tables. Please RSVP to St. Isidore Church’s Young at Hearts Group. meetings which include prayer, handouts on seniors through outpatient services and 510-530-0761, ext. 104, and let us know what Begins at 11:30 a.m .at 440 La Gonda Way, caregiving and discussion related to coping when you’re bringing. home-care. Two generations committed to Danville. $3 donation. 925-837-2122. caring for loved ones. Dave Clare, 925-314-5784. a tradition of caring for seniors. For more Thursday, Dec. 13 Third Thursdays information, dial 510-748-9700. Senior Potluck Luncheon at St. Mary Magdalen Thursdays Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of Parish. Participants, who meet in the parish hall, St. Jerome Church Coffee Group. Meets from Contra Costa. 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Church, from noon to 3 p.m., are asked to bring a dish to 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays in Rohan Hall at 308 Carmel 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. All who are Home Care Assistance serve 10 to 12 people: surnames A-G — desserts; Ave., El Cerrito, after morning Mass. 510-525-0876. struggling from a loss due to separation, divorce, Home Care Assistance is the only surnames H-N — entrees; surnames O-S — drinks First Fridays death of a loved one or loneliness and depression (two bottles of wine, sparkling water or soda); are welcome to participate in these peer group home care solution offering an innova- surnames T-Z — salads. The parish is at 2005 60 Plus or Minus Club at Church of the meetings. Information: Call Joan S., 925-939-1007. tive, science-based approach to aging. Berryman St., Berkeley. RSVP to parish office, Transfiguration. Following the 9:30 a.m .Mass We have elevated the standard of care 510-526-4811 or online at marymagdalen.org/ at 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley. u WORKSHOPS/CLASSES for older adults through our Balanced seniorlunchreg. 510-538-7941. 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appeared and spoke to the pilgrims. He Pope Francis . . . echoed the Gospel question, noting that Romero had risked his ministry, his word (Continued from Page 1.) and his life, for God. Lopez, both born in El Salvador, and two Then Pope Francis went off script. “The laywomen of the diocese, Edith Lewis and people of God smell holiness,” he said. Nidia Fuentes. “They know when their leader is on the One did not need to look far to see the right path to sanctity.” day’s Gospel message — “What would Rev. Msgr. Valdivia’s personal history you give for the kingdom of God?” — at with El Salvador and its people grew from work. As Rev. Msgr. Valdivia looked at the his 1986 sabbatical, which came as he banners depicting the seven soon-to-be finished his term as pastor at St. Anthony saints, he took note: Church in Oakland. Only Romero was a martyr. He had been ordained in 1963, the When the Holy Father gave his consent second year of the Diocese of Oakland. to the decree of canonization, Rev. Msgr. “I wanted to go to the Holy Land and Valdivia said, the crowd went wild. The study,” he said, which he did for one month choir launched into the Gloria. at St. George’s College. After that, he went After Mass, Pope Francis toured the to Lourdes then to Spain for a 30-day retreat. square in his popemobile. Rev. Msgr. He thought it would be for priests only, Valdivia saw a sea of Salvadoran flags but there were religious sisters and lay waving as the pope passed by. people, mostly missionaries who served After Mass, he saw the Anglican arch- in Africa. There he met Father Paredes bishop of Canterbury; ambassadors and from El Salvador. the queen of Spain were nearby. In preparation for the celebration of As he made his way out of the crowded the five centuries of evangelization of the square, Rev. Msgr. Valdivia ran into Rev. Americas, Pope John Paul II had issued Jaime Paredes from El Salvador, with a letter inviting the sharing of gifts in the whom he served in 1991 and 1992, “One Americas. year of war, one year of peace,” he recalled. As he was preparing to take an assign- Father Paredes, he said, knew Romero ment at what was then St. Leonard Parish quite well, serving like a secretary to the in Fremont, Rev. Msgr. Valdivia had an archbishop. “He was very aware of the idea on how to share his gifts with the antipathy of some of the bishops and Americas. He went to his bishop. “I’d like priests toward Romero.” to offer myself as a sign of solidarity with But as they walked through the crowds, Latin America,” he said, suggesting he there was a woman wearing a T-shirt with might serve in Guadalajara, where his

Our Lady of Guadalupe. As Rev. Msgr. PHOTO COURTESY parents had family. Valdivia began to sing a song to Our Lady, That would be a holiday, Bishop John Rev. Msgr. Antonio Valdivia with his friend, Rev. Jaime Paredes. The two served the women, from Spain, took up the song. S. Cummins said. Rev. Msgr. Valdivia together for two years in El Salvador in 1991 and 1992. Another person asked for a blessing responded with an offer to join Father from the monsignor. The person was from The following day, a Mass of California. Paredes in El Salvador. Veracruz, Mexico, home of the composer Thanksgiving was celebrated in the St. Rev. Msgr. Valdivia said he thought he In his time there, in war and in peace, Agustín Lara. Pope Paul VI Hall for the Salvadoran would concelebrate from his seat, but as he said he not only perfected his Spanish, “The church is universal,” the monsi- pilgrims, who hailed not just from Latin the cardinal from San Salvador sought a but learned about parish organization. “It’s gnor said. “It’s meant for everyone.” America, but Maryland, Virginia and bishop from each diocese in El Salvador, something that stayed with me,” he said. Rev. Msgr. Valdivia was honored to repre- Upon his return, small faith communities sent the California group. and the RENEW movement were taking At the end of Mass, Pope Francis root in the Diocese of Oakland.

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OBITUARIES Watch bishops’ meeting materials will be posted to this page: www.usccb.org/meetings as soon as that it “is important that we send her home Staff report possible. Sister John Martin Fixa, OP today.” For those interested in following the A report will also appear in the Nov. Dozens of people who attended the After starting her teaching career in US bishops’ fall General Assembly Nov. 26 issue of The Catholic Voice. Nov. 3 funeral Mass for Sister John 1962, Sister Johnnie taught every grade 12-14, where the bishops will discuss Those wishing to follow the meeting Martin Fixa wore shades of purple, her except kindergarten and high school fresh- and vote on a series of measures to on social media can use the hashtag favorite color, to show their affection for men. Among her assignments, she taught respond to the abuse crisis, it will be #USCCB18 and follow on Twitter (@ the beloved educator many called “Sister at St. Elizabeth High School in Oakland, livestreamed at www.usccb.org/live. USCCB) as well as on Facebook (www. Johnnie.” from 1971 to 1976. She then served as News updates, vote totals, texts of facebook.com/usccb) and Instagram She had a gift, the principal of her alma mater, now called ICA addresses and presentations and other (https://instagram.com/usccb). ability to make every- Cristo Rey Academy, from 1976 to 1990. one feel as if she was Following her principalship, Sister their best friend, Sister Johnnie began the Dominican Sisters Cecilia Canales, con- Office of School Development. In 1995, Job Openings at St. Columba Church gregational prioress of she founded Dominican Sisters Vision the Dominican Sisters of Hope, a tuition assistance program of Mission San Jose, that serves eight urban Catholic elemen- Job Title: Director of Music told those who had tary schools in California, including St. gathered for the liturgy at Fremont’s St. Elizabeth School in Oakland’s Fruitvale St. Columba is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It has been inspired Joseph Church. district. through the years by celebrations filtered through a wide prism of “Johnnie was precious to all of us. Some of Sister Johnnie’s happiest African American Music and prayer forms-both Catholic and cultural. She would not want us to be sad but to times were spent with her former students The applicant should be familiar with the range of African American rejoice,” said Sister Canales at the start and her Sisters, according to the obituary religious music as witnessed through traditional hymns, gospel music, of the funeral Mass. “She wanted to go issued by her religious community. She to heaven.” also enjoyed reading, gardening, dancing and folk songs. A strong knowledge of the Catholic Liturgical seasons and Sister Johnnie died Oct. 27 after “carry- and parties. “We miss her already — and traditional hymns is essential. ing the cross of cancer” for the past seven we will miss her,” said Sister Canales. years. She was 78. Following the funeral Mass burial took Please contact Fr. Aidan McAleenan or Maria Creer at 510-654-7600 for Born Judith Ann Fixa on May 9, 1940, place at God’s Acre, the cemetery behind more information or to set up an interview. in San Francisco, she attended St. James the Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse in School and Immaculate Conception Fremont. A Memorial Mass is also sched- Academy, both in The City. She joined the uled for Nov. 27 at Flintridge Sacred Heart Job Title: Office Manager Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in Academy in Los Angeles. Bishop Dave St. Columba Parish in Oakland is seeking an Office Manager. The Office 1960. She chose the name “John” in honor O’Connor will officiate. of her father, a former postmaster of San In lieu of flowers, gifts in Sister Manager reports to the Pastor and is responsible for the day to day Francisco, and “Martin” for St. Martin de Johnnie’s memory may be made to the running of the Parish Office. It includes, but is not limited to scheduling, Porres, a Dominican lay brother who was Dominican Sisters Vision of Hope at www. supervising and training staff as well as establishing office record keeping. noted for his work on behalf of the poor. visionofhope.org, mail: 1555 34th Ave., Responsibilities also include the maintenance of the parish contributions Noting that Nov. 3 is the feast day of Oakland, CA 94601; phone: 510-533-5768. system and the parish calendar and facility schedule. St. Martin de Porres, Sister Canales said — Carrie McClish Please submit your resume to Fr. Aidan McAleenan or the Parish Office for consideration. The Catholic Voice is on Facebook Job Title: Office Assistant/Receptionist St. Columba Parish in Oakland is seeking an Office Assistant/Receptionist. The Office Assistant/Receptionist is responsible for assisting the Pastor and the Office Manager in routine office duties (answering the phone, scheduling and organizing use of the Parish Hall, and assisting all church ministries, as needed. This is a part-time position, 19-20 hours per week Catholic Funeral and and does not include benefits. Cemetery Services Please submit your resume to Fr. Aidan McAleenan or the Parish Office Diocese of Oakland for consideration. To be considered for any of the above positions, please contact: Employment Opportunities Fr. Aidan McAleenan or Maria Creer Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) is seeking Managers, St. Columba Catholic Church Sales Associates (Family Service Advisors), Funeral Directors (Family 6401 San Pablo Avenue Oakland, CA 94608 Service Directors), Funeral Assistants, Preparation Employees and Phone: 510-654-7600 Administrative Assistants. 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Enjoy cookies, the Catholic Church” from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13 in the meet friends new and old, and do some gift shop- Soda Activity Center, Moraga Room, at Saint Mary’s Nov. 16 to 18 ping. No reservations needed. Information: www. College of California, 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. The retreats are for sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141. The event is sponsored by the Bishop John S. Cummins women and men who are still grieving the pain and Institute of Catholic Thought, and is free to the public. loss of a child to abortion, miscarriage and sudden Friday, Dec. 14 For information: Rev. David Gentry-Akin, dgentry@ infant death. Contact: Kim, 209-456-5433 or Gloria, Merry Sounds of Christmas — 5th Annual 510-485-2574 or at afterthechoice@oakdioadmin. Concert at St. Columba Parish. 7 to 9 p.m. at stmarys-ca.edu or 925-631-4790. org. All inquiries confidential. 6401 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. Information: 510- 654-7600. Saturday, Nov. 24 Inner Peace Christian Meditation Day with mem- bers of the Hesed Community. At San Damiano u NEW EVENTS How to take part in Thanksgiving Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. $55 cost includes lunch. Information/registration: www. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Staff report • The Tri-Valley Outreach sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, x315. Catholics@Work Evening Program. 7 p.m. at St. There will be room at the table for Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., all those seeking Thanksgiving dinner, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 at St. Raymond Nov. 27 to Dec. 18 San Ramon. Curtis Martin, the founder and CEO with no reservation required at several Parish, 11555 Shannon Ave, Dublin. Women in the Ancestry of Jesus with Jan of FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Stegner. At San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Students) will be the guest speaker. Register online sites around the Diocese of Oakland. Additional information and volunteer Drive, Danville. Cost is $35 per session and at www.CatholicsAtWork.org. Among them: signup information are available at www. includes lunch. Information/registration: www. • St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda tvc-thanksgiving.com. sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, x315. Saturday, Nov. 24 County’s Free Dining Room will serve • Greater Richmond Interfaith St. Leander’s Meridians’ 34th Annual Sports Thanksgiving lunch from 10:45 a.m . Program (GRIP) will serve Thanksgiving Collectors Show. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Leander to 12:45 p.m. Nov. 22 at 675 23rd St., dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. u TAIZÉ Parish, Ryan O’Connell Hall, 575 W. Estudillo Ave., (An ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer in San Leandro. A variety of vintage sports memora- Oakland. Donations are welcome at St. Nov. 22 at 165 22nd St., Richmond . Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, Volunteers and donors may contact simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship bilia items (1880s-2010s) will be available for sale. and veneration of the cross.) Free verbal appraisals are available (for pre-1975 2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 94612. GRIP at 510-233-2141. The dinner, items ONLY). Door prizes. Admission: $4, and $2 • St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa which is expecting to draw 800 guests, Friday, Nov. 16 for those under 5 or over 65. Proceeds benefit County’s Family Resource Center will is hosted by Menbere Aklilu, who for 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., St. Leanders’ Parish as well as local charities. serve Thanksgiving meals from 11 a.m. the past seven Thanksgivings had Alameda. Every fourth Friday, (every third Friday Information: Mark, 510-538-6245. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at 2210 Gladstone hosted Thanksgiving dinner at her in November and December). www.facebook.com/ Sunday, Dec. 2 Drive, Pittsburg. Donations are welcome Richmond restaurant, which closed TaizeOnTheIsland. Good Shepherd Church Craft Fair and Cultural at St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa this summer. Her charity is Membe’s Nov. 16, Dec. 21 Fashion Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3200 Harbor County, 2210 Gladstone Drive, Pittsburg Way Fund, 1014 Florida Ave. No. 200, 8 to 9 p.m. at Dominican Sisters of Mission San Ave., Pittsburg. Lots of good vendors and raffle 94565. Richmond 94804. Jose Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, (off prizes and a fashion show to enjoy. Food too. Mission Tierra). 510-657-2468. Contact: Awilda, 925-642-0876. rosary for men. Food and drink follow. Contact: Sunday, Nov. 18 Dec. 2, 8 [email protected]. Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble December Immediately following 8 a.m. Mass until noon, in Church, 1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill. Concerts. Dec. 2: 7 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen the Chapel at St. Anne Church, 1600 Rossmoor Thursdays Ecumenical services held every third Sunday at Church, 2005 Berryman St., Berkeley; Dec. 8:4 Pkwy., Walnut Creek, 925-932-2324. Holy Hour for Vocations. 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi different worship sites. p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Parish, 37891 Second St., Fremont. 510-790-3207. Ave., Oakland. Join Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays for Season of Peace, interweaving Christian and First Thursdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to Jewish musical traditions in two beautiful perfor- 3 p.m. Saturdays at St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. u SUPPORT mances to welcome the winter season. Tickets: Holy Hour-First Thursday (or Thursday before first Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, 925-891-8900. Friday.) 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1219 $20 advance; $25 at the door. Ticket and venue 9 a.m.to 6 p.m .Thursdays, 9 a.m .to mid- GROUPS information at www.vocisings.org or 510-531-8714. Excelsior Ave., Oakland. Every Thursday before the First Friday is a day of special prayer for the new night Fridays, midnight Fridays to 8 a.m . Tuesdays vocations to the priesthood and religious life and Saturdays, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Saturday, Dec. 8 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. 925-634-4154. Divorce Support Workshops. 7 p.m .at St. for our priests, religious, deacons and seminarians. Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Magnificat SOTI, A Ministry for Catholic Women, 510-482-0596. Prayer Breakfast. 9:30 a.m .to 1:30 p.m .at Thursdays, First Saturdays Blvd., San Ramon .This is a video series by DivorceCare. Questions/registration, email Crowne Plaza, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord. Our 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday Rosemarie McKenney, [email protected]. speaker, Father Matthew Spencer, the host of “St. u (first Saturdays), St. Isidore Church, 440 La Joseph’s Workshop” on Immaculate Heart Media/ EUCHARISTIC Gonda Way, Danville. 925-837-2122. Relevant Radio will celebrate Mass and then share Second and Fourth Tuesdays his testimony. Men are always welcome! Tickets ADORATION Fridays St. John Vianney Grief Ministry. 7 p.m .in are $33/$40 after Dec.1 .Information: https:// Mullins Common, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Noon to 5 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/chapter-states-a- Perpetual Walnut Creek. Facilitator: Rev. Padraig Greene. 606 Mellus St., Martinez. 925-324-3589. d/ca-walnut-creek/. St. John the Baptist Divine Mercy Adoration Information: Eileen Matthews, 925-939-8199 or Chapel, 11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510- 1 to 8 p.m. at St. Monica Church, 1001 Camino [email protected]. Monday, Dec. 10 230-4325; [email protected]. Pablo, Moraga. 925-376-6900. Gianni’s Tips for Change Dinner benefitting Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, Third Wednesdays San Damiano Retreat. 5 to 8 p.m. at Gianni’s 510-797-1660. 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg. 925-439-6404. Military Peer Support Group. 7 to 8 p.m. in the Italian Bistro, 2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San St. Michael Parish, 458 Maple St. at Fourth First Fridays rectory at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., Ramon. Reservations are required; call Gianni’s at St., Livermore. To schedule: Adoration@ Pleasanton. Veterans share life challenges and opportunities. Contact: Dom Pietro at 925-462- 925-820-6969 or [email protected]. StMichaelLivermore.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, 3100 Van Buren St., Alameda. 510-373-5200. 4665 or [email protected]. Daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Raymond Church, 11555 u Shannon Ave., Dublin. Fourth Wednesdays SPIRITUALITY 6 a.m. to 10 p.m .at St. Agnes Parish, 3966 Family Caregiver Support Ministry. 7 p.m .in Chestnut Ave., Concord. 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Nov. 12, 19, 26 Manor Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. rooms 214 and 215 in the Ministry Center at St. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. Weekly meditation groups in the John Main, 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. 1313 A St., Antioch. 925-757-4020. Family caregivers are invited to our monthly meet- OSB, tradition. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. ings which include prayer, handouts on caregiving the Keeley Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, 510-522-0181. 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Claire La Scola, Monday to Thursday and discussion related to coping when caring for 925-447-9800 or [email protected]. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.,St. Felicitas Church loved ones. Dave Clare, 925-314-5784. Chapel (inside St. Joseph Center/Office), 1662 First Saturdays Manor Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. Immediately following 8:30 a.m.Mass until Thursdays Nov. 13, 20, 27 3:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Mullen Widows/widowers grief support group. 5 p.m. Men of St. Joseph meeting. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays Commons Library, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Fairview in St. Anthony room at St. Mary of the Immaculate Monday to Saturday, Walnut Creek. 925-939-7911. Conception Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut First Friday Ave., Brentwood. Sandy Heinisch, 925-513-3412 Creek. Information: michaelgallagher1025@ Every last Saturday or [email protected]. outlook.com. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m .Monday to Saturday, 9:30 Parents Who Have Lost a Child Grief Support a.m. to midnight every first Friday at Our Lady of Immediately after 7 p.m. Spanish Mass; ends with Group. At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Nov. 13, 27 Good Counsel Chapel, 2500 Bermuda Ave., San benediction at 9 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 837 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Sandy Heinisch, 925- Leandro. 510-614-2765. Tennent Ave., Pinole. 510-741-4900. Fil/Am ministry. 7:30 p.m .second and fourth 513-3412 or [email protected]. Tuesdays, St. Clement Parish Center, 750 Calhoun Mondays St., Hayward. Simon Medrano, 510-303-2965. u Third Thursdays 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the chapel at St. Francis of EVENTS Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of Nov. 14, 21, 28 Assisi Church, 860 Oak Grove Ave., Concord. Saturday, Nov. 17 Contra Costa. 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 2039 Perpetual Help Devotion Baclaran format. 925-682-5447. Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Those who are Fall Lecture Series: St. Thomas Aquinas in 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays after last morning Mass, struggling from a loss due to separation, divorce, Conversation with Contemporary Culture. 9:30 Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 3155 Mondays, Tuesdays, death of a loved one or loneliness and depression a.m., coffee and pastries, followed by presenta- Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point, 925-550-0679. are welcome to participate in these peer group Thursdays, Fridays tion from 10 a.m. to noon at Dominican School of meetings. Joan S., 925-939-1007. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the convent chapel and 2 to Philosophy and Theology, 2301 Vine St., Berkeley. Mondays 9 p.m. in the church on Wednesdays at St. Bede Please join us for a look at what St. Thomas Rosary in Spanish. 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Parish, 26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward .510-782- Aquinas would say to John Paul Sartre about the u CFCS GRIEF MINISTRY Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. 2171. meaning of our existence and the radical freedom SUPPORT GROUPS of the human person if they were to sit down to a Presented by the Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Wednesdays Mondays, Wednesdays cup of coffee. There will be time for a Q and A with Services Grief Ministries, Diocese of Oakland. WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit). 9 to 11:15 12:45 to 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Father Justin Gable, OP, an assistant professor of Sessions are open to all, regardless of religious a.m. at St. Raymond Parish, Moran Hall, 11555 philosophy at DSPT, after the talk. Open and free 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. affiliation. Shannon Ave., Dublin. A different faith topic is pre- to the public. sented each week followed by discussion and shar- Tuesdays Concert: The Fog City Singers, “Journey of Life.” u ing in small groups. Kathy Morte, 925-833-7819. 7:30 p.m .at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal CFCS EVENTS 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. benediction in Mary’s Chapel Divine Mercy Devotion. 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Lawrence Ave., Pleasanton. Fresh off a 7th place finish at the at St. Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland. O’Toole-St. Cyril Church, 3725 High St., Oakland. International Barbershop Chorus Contest in July, the Nov. 17 and 18 We celebrate the Divine Word devotion which Fog City Singers close 2018 with a concert featur- Parish Outreach — St. David of Wales Parish, includes praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet in song, First Tuesdays ing a cappella music about life’s major milestones. at 5641 Esmond Ave., Richmond .Information: adoration and Confession in both English and 7 to 8 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration in Vietnamese, Information: 925-846-4489, michael@catholicsof- 510-237-1531. Spanish. 510-530-0761. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., pleasanton.org, www.catholicsofpleasanton.org. Alameda. 510-522-0181. Meditation of the next Sunday Gospel and Nov. 17 to 18 Coronilla in Spanish. 7:30 p.m .at St. Joseph Wednesdays Next Voice: November 26 . Submis­ ­ Parish Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741- Dominican Sisters Holiday Boutique. 10 a.m. to sions by November 14 to Carrie 4900. 6 to 7 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; 4 p.m. at Dominican Sisters at Mission San Jose, Confessions: 6 to 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph the 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont. Information: www. McClish, 2121 Harrison­ St., Suite 100, First Wednesdays Worker Church, 1640 Addison St., Berkeley. msjdominicans.org. Oakland, CA 94612; Datelines@ Catholic Men’s Night. 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the 510-843-2244; www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org. oakvoice.org (text/photos); phone 510- Immaculate Conception Parish, 2039 Mt. Diablo 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. David of Wales Church, Sunday, Nov. 18 419-1074; or by fax at 510-893-4734. Blvd., Walnut Creek. Adoration, Confession and 5641 Esmond Ave., Richmond, 510-237-1531. Pasta Dinner at San Damiano. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 14 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE FORUM NOVEMBER 12, 2018 VANTAGE POINTS Better to help ordinary people appreciate they are made in God’s image By Rev. Gerald D. Coleman, PSS In a recent column, Rev. Ron Rolheiser, OMI, cited James Hillman’s 1993 book “Suicide and the Soul.” Hillman addresses complex issues that “go against common sense, medical practice and rationality.” A “restlessness” can invade a person’s soul and body and create distress, con- flict and even insan- ity. According to the Gospel writers, Jesus engaged in battle against overwhelming agitations. He fought against his own temp- Rev. Coleman tations in the desert and expelled demons from individuals. Luke and John testify that the resur- rection overturns the domain of Satan and replaces it with the Kingdom of God. Perhaps the afflicted ones who caught the attention of the New Testament writers suffered something irrational and undiag- nosable. Luke relates the heart-wrenching story of the man from the Gerasenes who suffered demons who severely tormented him. (8:26-33) He screamed and was kept under guard with chains for fear of what he might do. He was a person torn away from his right mind. Jesus brought him peace. At Christmas one reason for tidings of com- fort and joy is the birth of Jesus who came “to save us all from Satan’s power when we had gone astray.” As in other places in the world, the call for exorcism has been rigorous in the United States. Many books, journalistic investigations and movies have placed before us horrifying and malevolent demons who cling with unbelievable

tenacity and exhibit superhuman strength. CNS Secular media’s appetite for gratuitous Father Gary Thomas, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Saratoga, holds a crucifix he uses in performing an exorcism. violence exploded in William Friedkin’s Father Thomas’ training as an exorcist is recounted in a 2009 nonfiction book titled “The Rite: The Making of a Modern 1973 film “The Exorcist,” and Malachi Exorcist,” and the book was made into a 2011 feature film, “The Rite,” starring Anthony Hopkins. Martin’s 1976 book “Hostage to the Devil: The Possession and Exorcism of Five that only through an exorcism will their there is a real danger of seeing the devil acknowledge that those being baptized Americans.” problem be eliminated and their circum- in every bush. will have to “fight the devil and all his A resurgence of demonism and stances improved.” The papacies of St. John Paul II and cunning.” The exorcism prayer at our exorcism ministries were rejuvenated. All parties to an exorcism have an Benedict XVI fostered a revival of theologi- baptism, strengthened by the Sacrament Whatever a person’s problem — depres- enormous investment in the ritual. They cal thought about the devil and created an of Confirmation, is a pledge by the sion, anxiety, substance addiction, a want it to work. They expect it to work. environment conducive for an explosion of Church that the power of God will always runaway sexual appetite, mood swings, They pray for it to work. Exorcism is too academic classes on exorcism, frequently be greater than the powers of darkness. blurred self-identities, disturbing visions often a ritualized placebo that promises to called “Demonology Theory.” As recently (“Catechism of the Catholic Church,” No. and sensations — the indwelling demon mend body, mind and soul. It’s an alternate as September, Pope Francis asked for 1237) was held responsible. Exorcisms were medical therapy for those who see demons daily prayers to “protect the Catholic For a significant minority of Americans, performed (at times by well-meaning but everywhere. Church from ‘attacks of the devil’ and Satan and his henchmen are very much attention-focused priests) to banish the In 1983, Harvard-educated psychia- “devil turbulence.’” His remarks come in alive. Designated priest-exorcists should devil and return a person to moral and trist and author M. Scott Peck testified response to the clerical sex abuse scandal serve this ministry only for a limited time psychological health. This amounts to in “The Road Less Traveled” that he roiling the church and the papacy. and never use the Catholic ritual De “redemption by exorcism.” participated in two exorcisms. On both Vatican II’s document “The Church exorcismis (Of exorcisms) to encourage In the mid-1990s there was only one occasions, he “confronted a profoundly in the Modern World” states that “a satanic superstition. Fears of an external officially appointed priest-exorcist in the evil spirit.” He concluded, however, that monumental struggle against the pow- enemy can cloak the important work of entire country. In 1996 there were 10, and “genuine possession is very rare” and ers of darkness” pervades all human self-assessment. Priests would better use now practically every diocese and country exorcism should be used only when it fits, history. (No. 37) Catholics, Protestants their time not as demonologists but help- in the world boasts of one. (See “U.S. for example, with the Charles Mansons and Evangelicals, along with a host of ing ordinary people explain their fears and Catholic,” October 2002) of the world. non-Christian traditions, the Chinese appreciate that they are created in God’s One credible exorcist writes that “most Leading authority on evil spirits Francis Taoist belief as one example, affirm image and likeness. people who seek out an exorcism are MacNutt reached the same conclusion that darkness can torment the church suffering from some psychological or in his 1993 book “Deliverance from Evil and the world. (Sulpician Father Gerald D. Coleman is emotional problem that they’re convinced Spirits.” Without denying the possibility that The Rite of Baptism for Children and adjunct professor, Graduate Department of has been caused by demons. They believe the devil might be found in a rare bush, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Pastoral Studies, Santa Clara University.) LETTERS

against “The World, the Flesh and the doing homilies, etc. Only a priest can do Unless you know what you are fighting Believe teaching Devil” and that “There but for the grace of a homily; others can and do reflections, against, you will forget who has fought While attending a funeral Mass for the God go I.” We must realize how essential it but cannot consecrate the Holy Eucharist. and is fighting for you still to this day. Pray mother of a local pastor recently, I was is to constantly work on our own personal She jumped from there to the comparison the rosary. struck by the thought of how beautiful it is holiness, and our belief. of never asking men to drink as being the Nancy Crabtree for a priest to preside at such a Liturgy, for If we find ourselves not believing what same as not asking women to stop using Concord his mother, his father or any family member the Church has always “believed, taught contraception, as if the issue of life doesn’t or friend. It was also beautiful to see this and confessed” we must pray fervently come into play. Then off to the usual rant priest surrounded by his concelebrating and seek out a good, orthodox priest, a about politics and who is most rotten, Hateful letters brother priests, all seeming to sincerely spiritual director. bigoted, etc. You state that “the letters to the editor believe Church teaching on death and the Until, by the grace of God, our faith There are many churches that have provide a forum for readers to engage Four Last Things. is restored, we must not receive Holy women ministers and clergy. They in an open exchange … in a climate of What a contrast as we find ourselves Communion. Recall God’s warning to us are called Protestants. We are called respect and civil discourse.” reeling from the terrible scandals coming through St. Paul that anyone receiving the Catholics, and with all our flaws and weak- Two letters in the Oct. 22 issue caught to light. We ask ourselves how could this Body and Blood of the Lord unworthily, nesses, that is where I want to be. my attention. happen, and what can we do to ensure eats and drinks to their own damnation. Instead of all the rantings of what I Kathy Kenslow disagrees with an Oct. that it never happens again? I think we’d My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, WANT (about who is in control}, we should 8 letter and states that “Democrats follow all agree that transparency, dialogue and God is giving us a chance to purify the be on our knees praying to the great I Jesus’ teachings.” I can think of many honesty are essential. Church and to save souls. Does it mat- AM! He has given us the perfect example instances where Democrats do NOT follow So is belief! Convert, Rev. Richard John ter that we who call ourselves Catholic, of what a Catholic woman should be in Jesus’ teachings. The presumption she Neuhaus, said it succinctly and best when believe Church teaching? our Blessed Mother, Mary. Thank the makes is that Republicans do not follow giving his answer, “Fidelity, fidelity, fidelity!” David Zarri goodness of the Lord that she was not Jesus’ teachings. This is not a “climate of How can we live the Faith and share it if we Concord clamoring after the Lord about women respect” but rather one of animosity. don’t believe? How can religious, priests should be this or that in His ministry but Joseph Maraccini states that anyone and bishops?! instead interested with meeting the needs who supported Kavanaugh “have sold The Church’s faith is something trans- Unmet needs of others. Look around, there are multiple their souls at the expense of the dignity mitted to us from the Apostles, and we Marianne Polkowski-Burns (Forum, needs left unmet in every parish around us. of women.” I know many holy men and have a sacred duty to preserve it without Oct. 8) offers what she feels the people Our children not attending Mass is not women who did not support Ms. Ford. If corruption. want — female priests, female deacons, because of the influence of the priest, it is anyone made a blanket statement about Let us acknowledge that we are battling female speakers … and female ministers because of the influence of Satan himself. (Continued on Page 15.) NOVEMBER 12, 2018 FORUM THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 15 LETTERS

(Continued from Page 14.) came the stunning revelation that for- Letters to the editor provide a forum for readers to engage in an open exchange a particular race, religion, ethnic group mer Cardinal Theodore McCarrick had of opinions and concerns in a climate of respect and civil discourse. The opinions they would be considered racist and close- for decades been a predator priest who minded. How, then, is it OK to make such preyed on seminarians and abused an expressed are those of the writers, and not necessarily of the Catholic Voice or a statement about a person who disagrees altar boy, and whose depravity was widely the Diocese of Oakland. While a full spectrum of opinions will sometimes include with you on a political issue? known and covered up. Then came the those which dissent from Church teaching or contradict the natural moral law, it In my humble opinion neither of these report of a Pennsylvania grand jury is hoped that this forum will help our readers to understand better others’ think- letters fit the criteria the paper purports It needs to be stated clearly: the root of ing on critical issues facing the Church. to follow — including understanding “oth- this crisis is a homosexual scandal. Almost ers’ thinking on critical issues facing the all of the predators and criminals are male, It is encouraging to see Bishop Michael intrinsic evil of abortion on demand is prac- Church.” Both of these letters are purely as are most of the victims, the boys, the C. Barber, SJ, is taking steps to make tically a sacrament, proclaimed dogmati- political. The paper needs to be instrumen- teenagers, the young seminarians. public the names of the clergy abusers cally in their platform. (Their saints include tal in getting our community back to where The courageous open letter Bishop and we demand that it be a current and Margaret Sanger, Karl Marx and Saul it needs to be — a climate where we can Robert Morlino sent recently to his diocese complete list. However, one wonders if Alinsky. Their heaven-on-earth utopian end- disagree with each other without being in Madison, Wisconsin, underscores the the root cause of these scandals and the game is already actualized in Venezuela.) mean-spirited, spiteful and malicious — in need for hard truths. Bishop Morlino wrote culture and structure of the hierarchy are So Senate Minority Leader Chuck other words, a climate of respect. Please that there is a “Homosexual subculture being addressed. Schumer, D-NY, promised to oppose the stop publishing hateful letters. It is not what within the hierarchy of the Catholic Church.” Full transparency and unequivocal state- Kavanaugh confirmation “with everything God calls us to be as Catholic Christians. What this abuse scandal has revealed ments from Church leaders are necessary. I have.” Other Senate Democrats declared Kathy Marines is that the very Church that teaches the Also of grave concern are the younger opposition weeks before a nominee was Livermore healthiest path for those with same-sex generation of Catholics who need to be even named, then pretended they needed attraction is chastity, active homosexual assured that all changes are being made numerous additional documents to make lifestyles among ordained men have been in an honest and transparent manner. After decisions. Religion vs. worship given the stamp of approval for decades. all, they are the future of the Church. I As with Justice Clarence Thomas in I had to laugh when I read Kathy We know we need to be praying, fast- hope it is not too late. 1991, Democrats withheld scurrilous alle- Kenslow’s letter (Forum, Oct. 22) that “… ing, especially for all our faithful priests and Connie Martin gations against Kavanaugh until the last Democrats, for the most part, follow Jesus’ bishops. But we also know that until a boil Clayton minute, then threw interruptive tantrums teachings.” is lanced, the festering sore will continue in confirmation hearings. No doubt she was referring to our to cause pain. Christine Blasey Ford’s best friend, Lord’s teaching that taxpayers must pay Some bishops, by their actions or their Disappointing letter Leland Keyser, supposedly at the subject for the killing of unborn children in the failure to act have caused great harm I was disappointed in Joseph party, said she doesn’t know Kavanaugh womb, up to and including the moment to both individuals and the Church as a Maraccini’s letter, “Heed accusations,” and doesn’t recall ever being at a gather- of birth and even partial birth abortions? whole. (Forum, Oct. 22). He apparently has fallen ing “with, or without, Dr. Ford” where he Or perhaps she was referring to our Lord All of the sexual predators and the for the current false premise of “guilty was present. giving his permission for governments to bishops who covered up for them must be upon accusation without evidence or Former Ford boyfriend Brian Merrick’s fine an order of Catholic nuns millions of held accountable. proof of guilt.” The liberals, especially the sworn statement, Ford’s own testimonial dollars because they did not want to pay Jim Crowley Democrats, tried every trick in the book to inconsistencies (e.g. her readily disproven for abortifacient birth control? Walnut Creek hoodwink the American people to protect “fear of flying”), and other evidentiary prob- Or maybe she was referring to our the abomination of abortion on demand. lems shredded her credibility. Lord’s teaching that the government has They fear that Judge Kavanaugh will vote But for Democrats, accusations will the authority to force same-sex marriage On sexual abuse to reverse Roe v Wade. There was no other always supersede presumptions of inno- on people who feel that it violates their A recent letter (Forum, Oct. 22) tried to factual reason to oppose his nomination. cence when they perceive any threat to conscience? Or perhaps it was Jesus’ link the unsubstantiated charges of sexual Rather than condemn a man who had Roe v. Wade. teaching that the government has the right assault at the Supreme Court/Kavanaugh been investigated by the FBI at least six Michael Arata to fine bakers, florists and others tens of hearings and the clerical sex abuse crisis, times and cleared of any wrong doing, Danville thousands of dollars, costing them their concluding that those who have been Maraccini prefers to follow the political line. businesses and homes, if they refuse to accused should be investigated. Of course, We should be more concerned about the participate in gay weddings? this goes without saying. politicians who are bought and paid for St. Romero I am not suggesting that the Republican In the case of clerical sexual abuse, it by abortion mills. Especially those who Early Sunday morning, Oct. 14, while party is perfect, but at least I don’t have to is often overlooked that homosexual abuse claim to be practicing Catholics yet fight Archbishop Romero was being canon- worry about a Republican administration of young men and seminarians is at the for abortion on demand. ized in Rome, I woke up thinking about actively persecuting me if I try to live my crux of the problem. The scandal perme- Recent studies reveal that more than how he was killed by Salvadoran troops life according to my Catholic faith. ates all levels of the hierarchy as it is the 60 million defenseless, innocent lives have trained by our own Army at the School of Many Democrats no longer talk about cover-ups that need to be investigated, been taken since the inception of Roe vs. the Americas in Georgia. I also thought of “freedom of religion.” Instead, they talk with Archbishop Carlo Vigano’s three Wade. This is an unbelievable sign of a a friend, Charles Litkey, an Army chaplain about “freedom of worship.” It’s a very explosive letters pointing the way. Cleaning nation that is becoming a nation with a cul- in Vietnam, the most decorated chaplain important distinction. up these cabals will take a long time and ture of death and guilty of a great sin and since the Civil War, who turned in his Freedom of worship means that they will eventually result in the “retirement” of insult to our Creator. The women’s rights medals at the Vietnam Memorial and will allow you to worship God for one hour many more prelates than former Cardinal movement should be aware that about half worked the remaining years of his life to on Sunday but that the rest of the time Theodore McCarrick and Cardinal Donald of these victims are female. bring peace and end our support of the to have to follow the government’s social Wuerl. Clifford Wiesner same military evil Romero condemned. mandates, regardless of how they impact In the case of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Concord Both Archbishop Romero’s and Charlie your religious beliefs. the investigations are over and conclusive, Liteky’s profound conversions from their I prefer freedom of religion. That means lacking corroborating testimony, physi- conservative early lives came from their that if I object to abortion on religious cal evidence and witnesses. The sordid Soulless pro-aborts deep listening with the poor and suffering. grounds the government can’t force me to attempt to apply a newly founded principle Joseph Maraccini says that those who I don’t think we can’t truly honor now participate in it or that I’ll lose my job for of “guilty until proven innocent” failed, and supported Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme St. Romero, the martyr, without heeding refusing to do so. justifiably so. Court confirmation “sold their souls” while his words to end the bloodshed, to obey Robert Burke We now have a highly respected pro- sacrificing women’s dignity (Forum, Oct a higher power than the government, to Antioch life, constitutionalist, Catholic judge who 22). end flooding Latin America with millions continues to have a bright future ahead of Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Keith Ellison, of dollars of US military training, weapons, him and hopefully will be one of the best Cory Booker, other credibly exposed airpower, surveillance, etc. What was hap- Root of the crisis the Supreme Court has ever had. Democrat abusers of women, and their pening in 1980 is still happening now: the This summer the sex scandal in Matt Lopez defenders, are more demonstrably soul- US training, the US weapons, the Latin the Catholic Church went critical. First Clayton less. But they’re largely insulated from American bloodshed. Romero said that if he Democrat wrath because as modern was killed and silenced, he would rise up in Faustians, they’ve augmented their political his people. And now perhaps we too are his Evil failed power and personal wealth by repackaging people and can find our ways to respond. Want to write? Re: the letter, “Heed accusations,” by the killing of unborn babies as a “right.” Robert Nixon Contributions to Reader’s Forum Joseph Maraccini (Forum, Oct. 22): For machine Democrats, indeed, the Oakland should be limit­ ­ed to 250 words. I confidently supported the confirmation Let­ters must be signed and must of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, wherein his in­clude the writer’s­ address­ and accuser was certainly not “ignored” but phone number for verification rather, was found to be far less credible. Pope Francis Legal Clinic purposes. All letters are subject My female soul still belongs to me, and to editing. Writers are generally delights that evil failed. 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