NATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING VOLUME 14, NO. 2—SEPTEMBER 2005
2005 Philmont Training Conference
From August 7-13, Catholic Scouters convened at Cimarron, New Mexico to Also in this issue: attend the 31st annual Philmont Training Conference, “Scouting in the Catholic • Chaplain’s Corner Church.” The twenty-four participants and four faculty members from 18 states • Saint George Trek represented all Scouting programs from Cub Scouting through Venturing. Two • Chairman’s Message • Eagle Scout, Scouter, Priest attendees were new diocesan chaplains who had been appointed within the year • NCCS Endowment Fund for ICCS and at least one participant had been involved in Scouting for fifty years. Most • Rome in 2007 • ICCS History Available Reverend Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe; Bishop Gerald A. • Membership Recruitment Recognition Gettelfinger, Episcopal Liaison to NCCS; Father Roger LaChance; and Father • Clergy Emphasize Need for Vocations at 16th National Scout Jamboree Don Hummel visited the conference and were recruited to participate. Conference • NCCS at the Jamboree Director Gordon Stiefel, Chaplain Father Ray Fecteau, and faculty members • Scouts Busy at World Youth Day • Golden AAD Presented to Pope John Paul II Susan Barriball and Ed Gargiulo were the guides for the week-long intensive • National Boy Scout Jamboree Produces journey aimed at helping the participants fully appreciate how Scouting may be Worthwhile Experience • Msgr. Brady Still Seeks to Follow God’s Call used to minister to our youth. • Spotlight on Scouting • Father Dennis O’Rourke Celebrates 25 Years (Continued on page 2) See more pictures of what you will
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left for family time and explorations of nearby sights. Participants hiked (a few every evening), toured the Villa or the museums, and visited Cimarron, Raton, Eagle Nest or even Taos. (Continued from page 1) days, the BSA staff of Don York, Family programs were available, Scouters came together with an Dave Richardson, and George Sparks, staffed by some of the best young expectation of sharing experiences of assisted by volunteers Ken Stanton people in the country, to take spouses Scouting and faith to discover the and Bob Freemon, were very anxious and children on extraordinary dimensions of Scouting that can be adventures including tours, handicraft opened when the relationship between projects, pony and horse riding, field- the Church and Scouting is fully sports, and age appropriate hiking and developed. Participants expecting a camping experiences, even COPE routine of classroom presentations courses. Others chose to avail about retreats, religious emblems, and themselves of quiet time on the NCCS programs were surprised. The greensward. Evening programs saw an conference material was fully revised Indian Dance exhibition, Western in 2004 and now provides well Night (barbeque, games and dancing), integrated experiences of faith to have a week of relaxation in the and family oriented campfires. formation, explorations of Catholic beauty of the Sangre de Cristo high belief from the catechism, sharing the plains. They, and the PTC staff principles and goals of Catholic youth directed by Brian Gray, were well ministry, and setting goals for the prepared to support the five operation of a diocesan Scouting concurrent division conferences, and committee. to the participants’ great relief, the This year’s conference was held weather was cooler than expected, during week 10 of the Philmont encouraging participation and Training program and sponsored by diversionary explorations. the Relationships Division. Following As was planned into the the National Jamboree by only a few conference schedule, Wednesday was Chaplain’s Corner SAINT GEORGE TREK chartered bus travel after arrival in by Father Roger LaChance Philmont 2006 Albuquerque. The Arch/diocese is July 11 thru July 26, 2006 encouraged to underwrite registration “Youth is not made for pleasure, but The National Catholic costs for participants. Financial for heroism.” Paul Claudel Committee on Scouting is pleased to assistance is available. Contact the announce its high adventure course director, Father Kevin Smith, The mountains of Philmont and leadership program for older Catholic for details. the “Philmont experience” are Boy Scouts and Venture Crew The Saint George Trek is funded positive proof of the truth of these members at Philmont Scout Ranch in by the National Catholic Committee words for both crews and staff. Young northeastern New Mexico from July on Scouting, and the United States people come from all parts of our 11 through July 26, 2006. Delegation of the Sacred Military country with some apprehension, but Designed to develop Constantinian Order of Saint George. also enthusiasm. They come to organizational and relational skills for Application forms are available challenge themselves, to find leadership, as well as nourishing the on the National Catholic Committee’s strengths they did not know they had, Scout’s spirituality, the program will Website: www.nccs-bsa.org or by to be surprised at their growth into bring high school youth from around contacting Austin Cannon. adulthood, to rub shoulders with other the country together with selected kindred spirits in their crew, and even priests, seminarians and religious for Questions on the program may be to be frustrated when the “thorns” eight days of backpacking on the trail addressed to: seem to be more than the “roses” on and three days of intensive leadership Father Kevin M. Smith, Pastor the trail. training at a back country base camp. Saint Francis de Sales Church I asked the crew members, once Three days will be spent at the 7 Amity Street they had returned from their hiking Madonna Retreat House in Patchogue, NY 11772 experience, if they would like to come Albuquerque, New Mexico preparing 631-475-0161 back. Hearing a resounding “YES” for the trek. [email protected] confirms to me the validity of the In its entirety the program program here at Philmont. encourages the integration of morality Questions on logistics may be Generous young adults come and values, spirituality and faith, and addressed to: here not just for a job, but to give of scripture with the responsibilities of Austin E. Cannon themselves to their younger brothers Christian leadership and vocations. 105 Haff Avenue and sisters in service. I believe they Participants will be asked to carry this No. Bellmore, NY 11710 are unsung heroes! Giving up the meaningful experience home with (H) 516-221-7186 creature comforts of home, they live them and become effective peer (B) 516-678-5800, ext. 245 and work with peers in the rustic leaders in their diocese. [email protected] Philmont environment. These role Each Arch/diocese is encouraged models demonstrate the Lord’s call to to conduct a search and send two top- Space is limited! Make your be of service to others. Staffers, both notch Scouts to the Trek. Selection selection and reservations as soon as young and old, contribute to the should be made on the basis of possible. Send a completed youth growth of our young people and of demonstrated leadership potential, participant application and a check one another. In one sense we are all reception of Scouting’s religious for $ 75.00 for each participant to “mere youths” as Jeremiah says, to emblems, and involvement in church, Mrs. Barb Nestel, NCCS, Boy Scouts heed God’s call and be beloved school and community activities. of America, P.O. Box 152079, Irving children of God! Catholic Boy Scouts and Venturers TX, 75015-2079. An arch/diocesan This “rookie” chaplain is proud who will be fifteen years of age on or reply/approval must accompany the to have been in the midst of these before July 11, 2006 and in High youth application. people if even for a short time. May School in the fall of 2006 are eligible NOTE: Philmont has a policy the Lord bless you all. to apply. NO exceptions can be made. that all fees are non-refundable. Upon Girls in Venturing have been a part of reasonable notice of cancellation, REMEMBER! the past four treks and an all girl crew NCCS will refund all fees if it is able is planned for 2006. to fill the vacancy with another
The fee for the Saint George participant. Religious Emblem costs are Trek is $600. In addition, participants increasing effective January, 2006. will have to pay the cost of transportation to and from See the June 2005 issue of Albuquerque, New Mexico and The Bridge for the new costs or normal personal expenses. The $600 check the NCCS website at fee covers all Philmont Scout Ranch www.nccs-bsa.org fees and all other lodging, food and CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE by Bray Barnes Eagle Scout, Scouter, Priest Upon returning from the 2005 BSA Steven Robert Hoffer packed Jamboree, I reflected on how proud I am to be your his bags preparing to return to the Chairman. Philmont Scout Ranch in June 2005. The events occurring in the first days of the He had been to the ranch many times Jamboree resulted in our chaplains working under some very in the past, but this time he returned difficult conditions. All of our 22 Catholic chaplains were as Father Steve, Chaplain. Ordained a called upon to provide grief counseling and spiritual priest in the Diocese of Las Vegas in guidance to many Scouts and Scouters struck by the tragic May 2005 and awaiting his parish loss of the Alaska Scouters. assignment in July, Father Steve More than 300 Scouts were taken to the hospital the looked forward to his time in the back following day, many overcome by high temperatures and humidity. Once again country. our chaplains rose to the occasion, spending long hours at the hospital to insure As a Cub Scout, Father Steve every Scout was not without help. With all they were called to do, they earned the Arrow of Light. As a Boy continued to serve the daily needs of the 20 subcamps, including offering the Scout, he earned the rank of Eagle Mass. On many occasions our chaplains went out of their way to help where Scout. Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Boy needed. Scouts and Order of the Arrow were The Jamboree display looked professional, thanks to the hard work of part of his life as a youth. In his those who designed and built the new booth. Thousands of Scouts and Scouters Lutheran sponsored unit, he learned met and consulted with NCCS Staff during the event. There was never a dull many skills that prepared him for a moment at the booth, despite intense heat and close quarters. life in Scouting. To this day, he The highlight of the Jamboree for me was the more than 12,000 Catholic remains a Scouter and is currently Scouts and Scouters who attended Mass on Sunday morning. Standing on stage registered as Assistant Crew Advisor where the altar was set up, all you could see was a field of khaki shirts. of Crew 453, sponsored by the His Eminence Cardinal McCarrick, Jamboree Mass celebrant, said this Diocese of Las Vegas. sight was truly a remarkable testament to all those professing their Catholic Father Steve first came to Las faith. As he stood on the altar looking at the thousands in attendance, his first Vegas in 1990 and his first volunteer words were that he wished they could see what he saw. involvement was as an Assistant The Chief Jamboree Chaplain, Rabbi Peter Hyman, was also in attendance. Scoutmaster in a community unit. The After singing the entrance hymn and looking out onto the sea of Scouts, he experience of the desert mountains remarked it gave him “goose bumps.” Several other members of the Jewish was challenging and he related his Committee were in attendance and all remarked how much they enjoyed being first campout with the Troop. His time there. in parish Scouting was recognized by I would first like to thank all those who made the Jamboree a huge the DCCS and he was presented the success: The Chaplains who went the extra mile, the Staff at the booth who Bronze Pelican and the St. George were always “Cheerful,” those who designed and built the attractive booth, and Emblem. those NCCS members who worked so hard behind the scenes to make The calling to become a priest everything run smoothly. came first while he was in college. It Second, I would ask that we all reflect on the events mentioned above. did not come while he was a Scout, Whether you attended the Jamboree or not, you cannot help but see that but did deepen as a Scouter. While on Catholic youth ministry, using the values of Scouting, is a runaway success. one of his summers at Philmont, Consider how those very same values can bring us all together, regardless of Father Steve was passing the Catholic religious preference. And how, in times of adversity and also in celebration, we Chapel where Father Kevin Smith affirm our identity as Catholics and as Scouts. saw him and shouted out, "Steve, are I am proud to be your chair and very proud of each of you for all that you you still a Catholic?" to which he do! replied, "Yes!" "Then why aren’t you a priest?" Father Kevin said. Father Steve now looks forward to the challenges of parish life and Questions or comments Questions or comments for finding time to continue his Scouting for the Bridge Editor? the NCCS Webmaster? role both locally and nationally. Time Chris Hoelle Tony Madonia permitting, he will revisit Philmont as [email protected] [email protected] a Chaplain, on a Trek, or even as a National Catholic Committee on Scouting learner. Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 152079 Irving, Texas 75015-2079 NCCS ENDOWMENT FUND FOR ROME IN 2007 ICCS HISTORY AVAILABLE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE by Father Dennis O’Rourke At long last, the definitive history by Joseph DeStefano Plan now. Our own Bishop of the International Catholic At the NCCS meeting in Reno, Gettelfinger has agreed to lead a Conference of Scouting, 1920-2002 is Nevada the week of April 04, 2005, a pilgrimage to Rome during early Lent available. This comprehensive, resolution to establish the Endowment of 2007 – just a year and a half away. readable work, by Mimo Sorrentino, Fund for the Americas Region was Plans are now underway for this trip chronicles the fascinating link presented to the Executive Board and of a lifetime. (Just think: Bishops can between the Catholic Church and the approved as follows: get to places in Rome a lot easier than World Scouting Movement from its This is a great opportunity for the priests and laity can.) We’ll price the earliest days to the New Millennium. NCCS and ICCS working together to trip to include airfare from NYC area, A thorough treatment of the make a most important contribution to as well as “meet us in Rome” pricing. "pioneers" is offered, as well as the Catholic Scouts in the Americas Expect it to be 10 days in mention of a number of our own Region that will finally afford some length to include one weekend, NCCS giants. Scouts the opportunity to become an giving the priests among us a chance integral part of international Scouting to go with only one weekend away To order: and receive exposure to different from their parishes. Although the cost Send a check made out to cultures, to meet new friends and to has not yet been determined, it will OLMICCS account, for $37 (US) to learn more about Scouting in the include hotel accommodations in cover the cost, plus shipping and Catholic Church. twin rooms, breakfast each day, and handling, to Finally, the International some lunches and evening meals, as ICCS History Committee of NCCS has been well as sightseeing beyond compare. c/o Father Leo LeBlanc entrusted to organize, promote and sell We’ll have a chance to catch up with St. Mathew Parish this program to our NCCS members, the ICCS offices in Rome, as well as 46 Langdon St. our supporters, our associated the headquarters of the Constantinian Plymouth NH 03264 diocesan committees and Scout units Order of St. George. Keep an eye on in order to raise $20,000 to The Bridge for updates and other In addition, the Letter of Thessaloniki supplement the $80,000 from the information. There should be a in multi-language format may be NCCS Fund to reach the total of brochure prepared before we meet in purchased for $2.25. The supplies are $100,000 that is deemed essential to Chicago during April, 2006. limited so act today. financing successfully the ICCS Catholic youth activities initiative. Your support is crucial. Please seriously consider making a contribution to this most important Membership Recruitment Recognition: “The Golden Bow” challenge. Any individual, unit, or by William Davies The Golden Bow recognition is available for units and individuals DCCS may make a contribution to the working to increase membership of Scouting in Catholic sponsored units. The new Endowment Fund to support Golden bow symbolizes the arrow shot from a bow straight toward its target. Youth Activities in the Inter-Americas The Bow represents leadership and charter partners, the arrow – Catholic Region. Scouting Programs, and the Target – Catholic youth in our communities. The
Golden Bow is a symbol of our intention to deliver quality Catholic Scouting To make a gift: program to as many Catholic youth as possible by strengthening charter • Make checks payable to ‘NCCS’ relationships, building new units and recruiting more youth and adult leaders. • Note in lower left hand corner of Golden Bow recognitions include: check ‘FOR ICCS • A Golden Bow certificate can be presented at the discretion of arch/ ENDOWMENT FUND’ diocesan committees to adult leaders and committee members who have made a • Mail to: commitment to Catholic Scouting. NCCS BARB NESTEL • A Golden Bow achievement patch can be presented by unit leaders to 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane Scouts who recruit a new member to their unit. PO Box 152079 • A unit membership streamer can be presented by (Arch)diocesan Irving, TX 75015-2079 committees to units increasing their membership by more than 10% (or a minimum of three new members) Thank you for your generosity and Please consider recognizing Scouters who have helped Catholic Scouting. support! For more information, applications and recognitions, please contact your local (Arch)diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting or visit the NCCS web site, www.nccs-bsa.org, for an application. CLERGY EMPHASIZE NEED which ended Aug. 3 drew 32,000 Boy get lost," Bishop DiLorenzo said, FOR VOCATIONS AT 16TH Scouts and 3,500 adult leaders from characterizing the 95-year-old NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE all 50 states and 25 different countries. Scouting organization as a "helping by Laura Steele, Reprinted by permission As the Scouts and their leaders hand" and "lantern of light" along that of the Catholic Standard, Archdiocese of converged on the camp, as they do journey. Washington, DC every four years, they constructed For some, Bishop DiLorenzo FORT A.P. HILL, Va. - Mindful of a green tent cities in each of the 20 sub- said, that journey may lead to the week touched by tragedy, Cardinal camps organized according to regions. priesthood which shares many Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop Along the camp's main drags, campers Scouting values such as loyalty, of Washington, told an estimated could be seen repelling, BMX biking, obedience and reverence. 15,000 Catholic Boy Scouts who took sailing, building wood During the jamboree part in the National Scout Jamboree structures, and nearly 20 Catholic that they are both the present and the practicing archery. priests were embedded future of the church. On Sunday among the various sub- "I thank God for you," the morning, Scouts like camps, said Msgr. John cardinal said at a special Mass Chad Cardillo, 16, and Brady, the recently Sunday held in a large open field at Tim Jenkin, 17, both of retired pastor of Holy Fort A.P. Hill, Va., a 76,000-acre Meriden, Conn., took Angels Parish, Avenue, military training ground two hours Reprinted by permission of the Catholic time away from those Standard, Archdiocese of Washington, DC Md. Msgr. Brady, like south of Washington, D.C. "I thank activities to reflect on many priests at the God for what you do and I thank God their experiences as boy Scouts and to Mass, said their involvement in for what you believe in." build solidarity with other Catholic Scouting as boys helped lead them to Scouts. the priesthood. 32,000 SCOUTS "This is amazing," Cardillo said, Msgr. Brady, who has attended Cardinal McCarrick's words all 16 national jamborees since the amplified over the thick sea of light first in 1937, said it was khaki shirts corralled by a lush green amid the 1950 National backdrop of towering pine trees. Scout Jamboree in Valley "You've had a tough few days," Forge, Pa., he learned that he told the Scouts, recalling four he had a calling to the adult leaders from Alaska who were priesthood. He said he has electrocuted last week when the tent spoken this week with they were pitching hit an electrical several Boy Scouts who wire. Instead of dwelling on tragedy, have also expressed to him Cardinal McCarrick said the focus of an interest in entering the the Mass would be on the Scouts. priesthood. "You've had that terrible "This is a disaster, that terrible catastrophe, marvelous opportunity to losing four of our fellas. We will all Reprinted by permission of the Catholic Standard, Archdiocese of Washington, DC promote vocations," Msgr. remember them very specially in our Brady said. According to Mass today," Cardinal McCarrick looking out onto the crowd of Scouts the Boy Scouts of America, there are said. "But more than anything else we wearing the same uniform as him, but nearly 600,000 Catholic youths think of you." each with unique, brightly colored involved in Scouting. The 10-day-long jamboree, patches. As the Mass concluded, Cardinal In his homily, Bishop McCarrick looked out onto the Francis DiLorenzo of thousands of Scouts before him and Richmond, told the Scouts invoked the memory of Pope John that their involvement in Paul II. Scouting and the values "I remember years ago when they learn through the Pope John Paul the Great was looking organization will help over his balcony and he saw a lot of guide them as they enter young people and he said in his young adulthood. wonderful Polish accent, 'You are the "This journey is not future of the church' and he stopped easy, and like any journey and said, 'No, you are the present of people tend to disagree on the church,'" the cardinal said. "That's the directions of how to what I want to say to you. You are the Reprinted by permission of the Catholic Standard, Archdiocese of present of the church." Washington, DC get there. Sometimes we NCCS
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Venture Crew 2079 has another We then took a train to “Super-Activity” Pilgrimage to Cologne for World Youth Day. World Youth Day by Jerry Scanlan While we had youth from around th, On August 8 a group of 25 the world in the various cities we Scouts and Scouters from Venture visited, the excitement, Crew 2079 from New City, NY left on enthusiasm, singing and dancing in a 16 day pilgrimage to World Youth the streets was everywhere we Day in Cologne (Koln), Germany. visited. The T h e b i g g e s t 17 Venture meeting place was at Scouts and the Cathedral of the eight leaders Magi in Koln where arrived at the steps and plazas were the knowledge that our faith and that Frankfurt always filled with singing of millions of youth from around the airport and and dancing youth. Many world is vibrant and alive. quickly of our crew found the Now, to start planning for caught a train “Vocations internet Café” World Youth Day in Sydney, three to Prague, only a few blocks away years from now. where they where they listened, sang visited the catafalque of St. Jon with, and danced to, many famous Neupomuchuk in St. Vitus Cathedral. Christian music artists from the USA. NEW JERSEY YOUTH VISIT We also took a cruise on the Rhine to ENGLAND AND GERMANY Bonn, another center for World youth by Candida Molina day activities, and a train trip to We just got back from WYD Düsseldorf, the third World Youth in Cologne (Germany) representing Day center and home to around ten our parish of St. Augustine of thousand Scouts, Rovers and Guides Canterbury, Kendall park, NJ Diocese from around the world who were of Metuchen. Over 15,000 visited by both the Secretaries General international Scouts were in of ICCS and WOSM (World Scouting Then, after an overnight train trip to Movements). Munich, the crew had a chance to Of course, the highlight of the understand the reality of the holocaust pilgrimage was seeing the arrival of as they visited the Dachau Pope Benedict XVI and then spending concentration camp. the Vigil and Mass with him and a Then it was on to Italy, to visit million others at Marienfeld, a former Venice and St. open mine about 10 Mark’s miles west of the Cathedral. Koln Cathedral. From there the The next evening we group took an overnight attendance and it was great seeing journeyed to train to Paris where them there. We also had the good the holy city of we stayed in a hostel fortune to visit the International Rome where a few blocks from Jamboree in England before heading they had a Notre Dame. Many out to World Youth Day in Germany. chance to visit of us climbed the the Sistine tower for a great Chapel, where view of the city and Pope Benedict was recently elected. to recall the story of “The Hunchback Other stops in Italy included of Notre Dame.” Finally, after 16 days Assisi and the basilicas of St. Francis of traveling, over 75 miles of walking, and St. Clare, and Florence, where meeting thousand of fervent they saw the Dumo and the Baptistery enthusiastic Christian youth from doors. We walked over 50 miles those around the world, we returned home first few days. with memories to last a lifetime, and GOLDEN AAD PRESENTED TO POPE JOHN PAUL II Pope. Bert and Ellie were thrilled This amazing story was frame by Bert Starr and donated in beyond all expectations, and the discovered during a conversation his and Ellie’s name. NCCS gesture of honor and respect with Ellie Starr, former NCCS Since Bert and Ellie were going was acknowledged by his Holiness. Administrative Secretary, at her home to Rome in June 1995, it was hoped The award will remain forever at the in Grapevine, Texas. she could present this to the Holy Vatican, along with the well wishes She recounted an incredible tale Father or his emissary. Quite and prayers of the NCCS. and had pictures to show an unexpectedly, while they were in St. absolutely riveting event. Peter’s Basilica, Pope John Paul II More than 10 years ago, the came in and started to greet visitors. NCCS executive When he came committee to Ellie, she unanimously proudly gave approved a motion him the award, to present Pope which he John Paul II an graciously NCCS Golden Ad accepted. She Altare Dei award. had the Jack Deckenbach, opportunity to If you would be interested in now deceased, and kiss his ring. sponsoring a Golden AAD award as a his wife, Jane, In the special recognition for someone in offered to donate photo your family, a special friend, clergy the necessary funds. accompanying member, or anyone else, please The medal and certificate were this story, note the framed Golden contact Father Dennis O’Rourke at placed in a beautiful, hand-made AAD on the railing in front of the [email protected].
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Thursday, August 11, 2005 degree heat index. The record-setting thoughtful, mature, and responsible. In some ways, this was a temperature was recorded shortly How is it possible that those difficult and challenging jamboree. before President Bush was scheduled wild, carefree teen-agers, that I Four adult Scout leaders from Alaska to address the Scouts during the First greeted nine days before, had been lost their lives in an unfortunate Arena Show. The show was cancelled transformed into young men who accident in subcamp 7. One leader, before the president arrived because were determined to take their place in from subcamp 4, died of a heart attack they could not handle any more the real world? They are our future at the opening arena show put on for patients. congressmen, senators, presidents, the staff. Was it worth all the effort, priests, bishops, cardinals, soldiers, expense, and risk to bring 43,063 sailors, airmen, sergeants, generals, BUSY MEDICS Scouts and their leaders from all 50 architects, engineers, entrepreneurs Due to unusual heat conditions, states and the District of Columbia and craftsmen. almost every medical ward tent in and from many countries of the world each of the 20 subcamps were busy. to spend nine days at an army camp? FUTURE LEADERS The military tent hospital (set up for I was there to greet the 1,800 A national Boy Scout Jamboree the jamboree by the Army at Fort A. Scouts who stepped off the buses on is a training ground for the future P. Hill) and the nearby hospitals in July 25 to spend nine days at subcamp leaders and citizens of our nation, the Richmond and Fredericksburg, Va., 17. I was there to say good-bye as business world, and our religious along with nearly every ambulance in they stepped back on the buses on congregations. The Scouts quickly Caroline County were stretched to Aug. 2. 1 could tell, as they stepped learn that they have to carry their own their limits. They were on standby to back on the bus, that tremendous pack, paddle their own canoe, wash help about 1,675 Scouts and visitors changes had taken place in their their own clothes, cook their own who were overcome by the 116- young lives. They were more meals, and choose their own path for (Continued from page 10) The father's eyes filled with from all walks of life. There were the rest of their lives. Being away tears as he told me this story. A Scout optometrists, surgeons, astronauts, from their mothers forced them to jamboree is a tremendous opportunity priests, rabbis, and engineers all realize that delegating, or helping for fathers to bond with their sons and wearíng the same Scout uniform they each other, was the only way of establish a lifelong relationship. were wearing. They became aware getting things done. They lived in The jamboree is so vast that it that God is speaking to them through patrols with one of their peers as their is like trying to take a drink of water these volunteer leaders as to where patrol leader. They soon learn that out of a fire hydrant. The Scouts had they are called to spend their lives they have to lead, follow, or get out the opportunity to participate and doíng what God wants them to do. of the way. earn, or partially earn, any of the 80 BRIGHT FUTURE One Scout leader used the merit badges offered ín the Merit I felt very good about the future jamboree to plan for his future. When Badge Midway. In metal working, of our country and our church as he retires, he plans to attend daily there were professional aeronautícal those 1,800 boys in our sub-camp Mass. By attending the 6:30 a.m. and mechanical engineers, welders, boarded the bus. As the 45 buses daily Mass in subcamp 17, he learned and blacksmiths teaching the boys the pulled away from the grassy 1,000- what it was like to begin each day by scope of their professions. acre síte of sub-camp 17, I waved to putting God first. He found daily The president of the United them. I will never see most of them Mass an inspiring experience and States told the Scouts to listen to their again, but I know the future of our looks forward to beginning this mothers. He told them her volce was country is in good hands. One of them practice. One of the Scouts in the the first voice they ever heard. told me he would like to become troop told him that his parents had President Bush told them there is president because George Bush gave not taken him to church for two right and wrong. And those who do him a message that was awesome and years. He brought the Scout with him wrong will have to suffer the shook his hand. He could hardly to daily Mass. By the end of the consequences of their actions. He believe, that by going to the jamboree, jamboree, the Scout was ready to shook hands with many of the Scouts he had the opportunity to shake the rejoin the church. who were among the 75,000 people hand of the most powerful person in Another Scout leader came to attendíng the re-scheduled the world. One of the Scouts decided the jamboree with his son. The buddy presidential visit to the Arena Show. to become an astronaut. One had system requires that at least two MOVING EXPERIENCE decided to become a metal worker/ Scouts stick together at all times. The They learned that the church blacksmith and establish a company fírst day of the jamboree, the son told was bigger than their own parish. to produce medieval and renaissance his father that he wanted to They were so moved by being part of utensils and metal products. One participate in the activities with his 8,000 Scouts attendíng Mass and Scout was well on his way to friends. He asked his father to stay listening to Cardinal Theodore E. becoming an architect. One had and guard the campsite. The second McCarrick, the celebrant, and Bishop decided to become a Benedictine day he asked his father to go with Francis DiLorenzo, the homilist and monk. Five of them decided to them. The Scout had taken all his bishop of Richmond, speak to them become priests. savings and purchased a digital about their future. I saw tears Was the jamboree worth the camera. He said, "Dad, as my friends streaming down the cheeks of the challenges and risks? Is Scouting still and I are repelling down the 40-foot rabbi, who had been invited to of value in year 2005? If you have a wall, you can take our pictures. We observe the Mass because of his son or daughter and you dream of the don't expect you to go mountain position as chief chaplain over the 30 day when they will become more boarding with us, but you can take Catholic priests and 120 other thoughtful, responsible, and mature, our pícture as we fall down." At the chaplains. For a Scout who comes then consider Scouting. You will end of the jamboree, the Scout said, from a remote prairie town in Texas never regret the day your child "Dad, you and I have never had so or Oklahoma, meeting a dignitary becomes a Scout. much fun together!" like the president or a cardinal is one Maybe they will have the of the high points of their lives. opportunity to attend the 17th national BONDING EXPERIENCE Not every boy who joins Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill in 2010, The father replied, "Son, I take Scouting becomes an Eagle. Not when Scouting celebrates its 100th you camping once a month with the every soldier becomes a general. Not anniversary. rest of the troop of 40 boys." The son every sailor becomes an admiral. The replied, "I know, dad, but the Scout learns from their childhood (Msgr. Brady, longtime chaplain to jamboree was just you and me with a nursery rhymes that there are cooks, Scouts, writes as Catholic chaplain to couple of my friends spending nine bakers, and candlestick makers. Their subcamp 17, 16th National Scout days at the jamboree together. We own future, and the future of the Jamboree. He is a retired priest of the world, is in their hands. The Scouts have to do more of this!" Archdiocese of Washington.) were introduced to successful people MSGR. BRADY, ABOUT TO RETIRE, STILL SEEKS TO FOLLOW GOD'S CALL By Mark Zimmermann, Editor, Catholic Standard Reprinted by permission of the Catholic Standard, Archdiocese of Washington
it began... I really felt very close to As a teen, he achieved God here." and other people. Scouting's highest honor, being named The veteran priest led special "It (Scouting) is really a an Eagle Scout. Masses and living rosaries on vocations program," he said. "It helps And as a priest, Msgr. John Maryland Day each March 25 and in young people determine what they Brady said that his greatest honor has the fall at the Blessing of the Fleet, to should do with their life." been in letting God work through him pay tribute to the region's special Msgr. Brady said that a as he has tried to serve others, in city, heritage and to try to renew the faith at Christmas toy drive for poor families suburban and rural parishes. a place where it was planted almost undertaken by Troop 4 at St. Ann's "Being a priest is a pretty 375 years ago. when he was Scoutmaster helped exciting life. Things happen through inspire him to be a priest, and to you that you couldn't do by yourself," SCOUT'S PROMISE dedicate his life to helping youth and said the 76-year-old pastor of Holy To generations of Catholic Boy those in need. Angels Parish in Avenue. Scouts, volunteers and parents in Along the way, he said he has He retired on July 1, in the same Washington and Maryland, Msgr. had the honor of working with Scout year that he is marking his 50th Brady has been a special chaplain and leaders of all faiths, and dedicated anniversary as a priest of the spiritual guide. At his home parish of adult volunteers. In recent years he Archdiocese of Washington. And St. Ann's, N.W., where he received his helped establish a Sea Scouts group in now, just as he did as a newly sacraments and celebrated his first Avenue that one year sailed a boat ordained priest in 1955, he said he will Mass, he was a Scout as a boy and a from nearby Colton's Point to New trust in God to show Him the way. Scoutmaster as a young adult, when he York City. "I've got to decide what God is decided to enter the seminary. In calling me to do," he said. "I'm asking 1960, he was appointed archdiocesan PRIESTS' PATRON SAINT God to lead me now. That's what's Scout chaplain for Boy Scouts, Girl On June 5, Msgr. Brady happened to me all my life." Scouts and Camp Fire, a position he celebrated a Mass at Holy Angels held for nearly 25 years. This spring, marking his golden jubilee and FOLLOWING GOD'S PATH the Office of Youth Ministry instituted retirement, wearing the priestly He noted that for the past 50 the Msgr. John Brady Award in his vestments that he had worn at his first years, he has always had an honor, which will be given each year Mass 50 years ago. He said later that assignment, first as an associate at to outstanding Scout leaders. the outpouring from his friends marked Holy Redeemer in Kensington, then as Over the years he has celebrated one of the high points of his a chaplain at Holy Cross Hospital in Masses for Scouts at campouts and priesthood. Silver Spring, as an associate at the retreats besides lakes, rivers, forests In his simple rectory office, he Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and near mountains, having the honor has a small statue of St. John Vianney, in Washington and later at St. John the of being a chaplain at National the patron saint of parish priests and Baptist in Silver Spring. In 1974, he Jamborees and the simple pleasure of the patron of the Calvert County became pastor at St. Joseph's in fixing canoes for campers. parish, where he worked with Pomfret, a poor country parish where "You can honestly say he's the parishioners to build a parish center he served for 11 years. Then he served father of Catholic Scouting in the while he was pastor there. from 1985-94 as pastor at St. John archdiocese," said Frank Rossomondo, Of that famous saint, Msgr. Brady Vianney Parish, in the growing the coordinator of the Archdiocesan said, "He showed people the way to Calvert County community of Prince Catholic Committee on Scouting and God." That, he said, is what priests try Frederick. And for the past 11 years, Camp Fire. to do. he has been pastor of Holy Angels, an In the gentle voice for which he Another special memory of his historic area that includes St. is known, Msgr. Brady said that the priesthood came during his years at Clement's Island, where the first Mass qualities articulated in the Boy Scout Pomfret, when he marketed cassette in the English-speaking colonies was Promise - being trustworthy, loyal, tapes of talks by Archbishop Fulton celebrated in 1634. helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, Sheen, enabling the parish to raise "It's a great privilege to be obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean enough money to rebuild the church here... The faith really started here and and reverent - are values that many and repair its cemetery. spread to the 13 colonies," he said, Scouts carry with them throughout "I just see miracle after miracle adding. "It's a great honor to be where life, stressing duty to God, country happening, things I couldn't do myself, SPOTLIGHT on SCOUTING
SAN DIEGO COMMITTEE HOSTS EMBLEMS AWARD PROGRAM moving and memorable. On June 2, 2005, at St. Martin and female Venture Scouts earned Awards were as follows: 98 Cub of Tours Catholic Church in La Mesa, Pope Pius XII. Scouts earned Parvuli Dei, 46 Boy Calif., the San Diego Catholic Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Scouts earned the Ad Altare Dei, Committee on Scouting (SDCCS) held was the celebrant. In addition, many while 20 Boy Scouts/Venture Scouts the annual Mass to recognize and of the Scouts’ parish priests also earned Pope Pius XII. All of the award Cub, Boy, and Venture Scouts attended as a direct show of support religious emblems, as well as the the following respective Catholic for the Scouting program, as well as Catholic religious emblem program, Religious Emblems: Cub Scouts assisting in the Mass. Father Joe are designed to foster a greater earned Parvuli Dei religious emblem; Carroll, whose leadership is understanding of faith community. Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts earned instrumental throughout the year and The 12th point in the Scout Law, “A either Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII; who is a strong leader in the religious Scout is Reverent,” encourages emblem program, was also key in Scouts to advance religious overall coordination of the knowledge and spiritual formation. program. SDCCS Chairperson, As a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Mike McNelley, Coordinator Jim Venture Scout, the participant works Freed, along with members of the very hard and is committed to earning SDCCS committee orchestrated a the religious emblem, as wonderful presentation. With help demonstrated through personal from the staff of St. Martin of discipline to embark on study of the Tours Parish and beautiful music Word and scripture, and service to for the liturgy by the church others. The participants also grow choir, the ceremony was very through fellowship time with peers.
Troop 89 Visits National Jamboree by Bryon Holz
Boy Scout Troop 89 of Brandon, appearance by President George W. John Paul II Cultural Center. The Fla. recently traveled to the Bush, to be postponed. Troop 89 group had an especially interesting Washington, D.C. area to visit the found refuge from the inclement twilight tour of the area near the quadrennial National Boy Scout weather at the bowling alley at Fort White Jamboree at nearby Fort A.P. Hill. Belvoir, the Army base just outside House, Their weeklong trip included visits to Washington, which was their base complete the major sites in and around our camp for the week. with actors nation’s capital, which was Additional sites visited by the portraying highlighted by a tour of the Capital. Scouting unit include the Washington, characters The 20 Scouts and nine leaders Jefferson, Iwo Jima, Vietnam War, with historic encountered record heat, dangerously and Korean War Memorials, as well significance. high humidity and powerful storms on as the Holocaust Museum, several their Scouting pilgrimage. Severe Smithsonian museums, the National weather conditions caused the opening Basilica of the National Shrine of the ceremonies, including a special Immaculate Conception and the Pope
Cleveland Diocese New Unit Impact Event This spring the Cleveland, Ohio Diocese held a new unit impact event in conjunction with the National Endowment Art Tour. The new unit impact was chaired by Father Ralph Wiatrowski, Chancellor & Vicar General for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Father Ralph is also a member of the Greater Cleveland Council Executive Board. Over 50 attended the new unit breakfast held at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The highlight of the event was Chief Scout Executive, Roy Williams, presenting "Full Scouting Family" certificates to 8 Gertie Cebulis, Charter Organization parishes who charter the full Scouting family of units: Pack/Troop/Crew. A Representative for Our Lady of Angels Catholic positive outcome of the event was the commitment from local parishes to Church, accepts the "Full Scouting Family" pursue chartering 12 new Scouting programs. award from Chief Scout Executive, Roy Williams. 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On June 26, a beautiful Mass was held at St. Benedict Parish, Phoenix, Ariz., in honor of the 2006 th April 25-29 39th NCCS Biennial Conference Schaumburg, Ill. 25 Anniversary of the ordination of (Chicago) the Pastor, Father Dennis O’Rourke. Father Dennis was ordained in 1980 in July 11-26 St. George Trek Philmont Scout Ranch Worcester, Mass. He moved to Phoenix in 1992, and has been Pastor at St. Benedict’s since 1998. National Jamborees, one as National Chairman of Jamboree Secretary Ellie Starr and her husband, Chaplains. In addition, he Bert; and NCCS Webmaster Tony participated in a World Jamboree in Madonia and his wife, Mary. The Boy Thailand and has served as a Scouts of Troop 119, chartered to St. Philmont Chaplain for 12 years and Benedict's Parish, took an active role on the Philmont Training Course as servers, greeters and ushers. three times. Congratulations, Father Dennis! Among those people honoring him, besides a packed house of parishioners, were a group of NCCS members from across the country. Priests He has been registered as a included former National Scout since his Cub days at age 7. He Chaplains Father Randy Cuevas is a former National Chaplain of the and Father Don Hummel, and NCCS and has an impressive history NCCS Episcopal Liaison Bishop of participation with the BSA Gerald Gettelfinger, who was the program. His awards included the homilist. Other NCCS members District Award of Merit, Silver include Bray Barnes, National Beaver, Silver Antelope, St. George, Chair and his wife, Patty; John Silver St. George and is a Vigil OA Ribar, Vice Chair and his wife, member. He has served at five Jean; Past NCCS Administrative WILL YOUR UNIT EARN POPE PAUL VI AWARD THIS YEAR? Every Catholic sponsored unit is eligible to earn the Pope Paul VI National Unit Recognition, awarded by NCCS. Cooperation, development, and program are the key words in the recognition of Catholic chartered units in earning the Pope Paul VI unit recognition award. The adult leadership responds to training not only in Scouting lore, but in training in the Catholic Scouter Development, and religious counseling. The Scouts in each Pack, Troop, Crew, and Post respond by participating in the religious emblems program respective of their status in Scouting. Requirements and application forms are available at the NCCS website, www.nccs-bsa.org.