ÑContra MundumÑ Volume IX, Issue 10 May 2007 The Congregation of St. Athanasius A Congregation of the Pastoral Provision of John Paul II for the Anglican Usage of the Roman Rite http://www.locutor.net

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or write they heard sermons based NOTES on the Scriptures and the teach- ings of the Church fathers. And the FROM THE Christian education of souls was a multi-media event including frescos, CHAPLAIN tapestries, statues, stained glass, F you are wondering about the flowers, candles, incense, vestments, Igraphics accompanying this lead- movement, and music. And the point er, you are probably thinking that our of it all was to assist each soul in his printing press has gone haywire. We efforts to follow Jesus Christ as Lord have reproduced the front bulletin and Saviour. cover from the Graymoor Friars’ In Eastertide we read repeatedly 2007 leaflet for the Week of Prayer about joy as a chief characteristic for Christian Unity. We have had to of the early Christians. “They were print this cover in black and white still incredulous for sheer joy and even though the chosen colors in the wonder.” Nearly all of the original original made the total effect slightly followers of Our Lord had been more pleasant to the eye. We’ll give devastated and disillusioned on it that! Just what was being portrayed Good Friday. Had Christ not risen or what the artist wanted us to know from the dead their lives could never art. And the problem is pervasive. or be taught about the Christian have been what they became. The faith through the conveyance of this Some of you have been fortu- Risen Christ had taken these men artwork remains a puzzle. More to nate to visit the Brancacci Chapel. and women out of themselves and re- the point is that this service leaflet It is a small space in the Carmelite vealed to them the unexpected depths missed the opportunity to do what Church in Florence. On my one (and of human nature and of Divine love. Christian art does, namely, it missed so far only) visit the chapel was “in Had Jesus not risen, the life of those the chance to draw on the richness of restauro.” But fortunately for us all first disciples is unexplainable. the Church’s vast treasure of art and bets were off during the Italian lunch Peter and the rest knew Christ’s symbolism to either instruct or uplift hour! Masolino, then Masaccio, and resurrection was no renewal of the (or both) the Christian faithful. We finally Filippino Lippi painted just old life but a wonderful revelation can only wonder about the uniniti- about every wall surface. Portrayed by which hard things to understand ated soul who may have wandered are scenes from the life of began to find explanations. All of in to an ecumenical service! What and the Fall of Man. Masaccio’s work life, including its relationship to could that person think of the faith conveys a three-dimensional sense death, was different because of the in Christ after having been handed of depth and evokes a profoundly resurrection. this service leaflet? spiritual feeling. The glances, the at- Exhibit B is the work of St. An- titudes, and the gestures of the figures The disciples of Jesus never lost thony Messenger Press. It portrays leads the onlooker to want to, well, that joy. It endured through trials and people at Mass. These people are pray! The One who restored fallen persecutions and martyrdoms. They not having either a solemn or joyful man, and who restored Peter, de- rejoiced to share Christ’s fellowship moment. The figure of the Redeemer sires to restore me to greatness. And and sufferings. St. Paul calls Christian looming above the celebrant is more gazing on these scenes the visitor to joy one of the chief fruits of the Holy forbidding than inviting. Looking at the chapel is moved to repentance, Spirit. Easter is therefore not the mere the scene one might be tempted to confession, and amendment of life rebound from Lent, anymore than ask, “Why join these people?” These because he wants to give thanks for the Resurrection of Christ was the graphics are examples of the absence the Lord’s mercy. rebound for the first Christians from the crucifixion. Easter for both is not of beauty and fundamental Christian So the case is made for Chris- a rebound but an increased power to conviction in much modern Christian tian art. Before people could read Contra Mundum Page 71

Y beloved brethren, it is no Mtemporal feast that we come to, but an eternal, heavenly feast. We do not display it in shadows; we approach it in reality. The Jews had their fill of the flesh of a dumb lamb, and when their feast was finished they anointed their door-posts with the blood, to beg for aid against the destroyer. But the food that we par- take of is the Father's Word; we have the lintels of our hearts sealed with enter into the joy of what God has has come that we may have life and the blood of the new covenant, and revealed in Christ. have it more abundantly. We are not we acknowledge the grace bestowed on us from our Savior... Your life and mine is to be the interested in abstractions. Nor are life of the Risen Lord. We are to be we edified when those portrayed as For he says, "What I have spoken dead on the cross to sin, buried with proclaiming the Word of God appear to you is spirit and life," which is as Christ in baptism to obedience, and to be doing so with all the enthusiasm much as to say, "What is displayed risen to embark upon the glorious of reading the monthly utility bill! and given for the world’s salvation is life to which He calls us. St. John If in Catholic publications you the flesh which I wear: but this flesh says victory, power, and fellowship, see bad art, you can assume the and its blood will be given to you by are the characteristics of joy, and theology is not right either. This is me spiritually as nourishment, so that he tells us “your joy no man taketh not so easy a rule of thumb for ugly this may be bestowed spiritually on from you.” churches. Good liturgy and preaching each, and may become for individu- The only condition for all of may be saddled with bad architecture als a safeguard to ensure resurrection this to happen is that we abide with for which there is no easy solution. to eternal life." Christ. If we are joyless, it is because But bad Catholic art, regardless the Saint Athanasius we live apart from Christ. So may venue, should always send warning SAINT ATHANASIUS DAY signals. “These things have I spoken any residual joylessness in us in- PATRONAL FEAST DAY unto you” Our Lord Jesus told His crease our desire (and draw us daily Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Twelve Apostles, “that My joy might more closely) to dwell with Jesus in Solemn Mass & Sermon 7:30pm remain in you, and that your joy the full power of His Resurrection. Chapel of might be full.” (John 15:11) Christian art has a purpose. It is St. Theresa of Ávila Church to convey the good news that Christ Father Bradford West Roxbury Page 72 Contra Mundum

When, as today, there is a mar- things enter in. Veneration of Mary ket in human organs, when fetuses has its place in this very particular are produced to make spare organs atmosphere, for she, the , available, or to make progress in shows us faith under its youthful research and preventive medicine, aspect, as God’s new beginning in a many regard the human content of world that has grown old. In her we these practices as implicit. But the see the Christian life set forth as a contempt for man that underlies youth-fullness of the heart, as beauty it, when man is used and abused, and a waiting readiness for what is leads—like it or not—to a descent to come.” into hell. Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI Seek That Which is Above Zenit, Oct. 27, 2004

THE ASCENSION DAY The COLLECT RANT, we beseech thee, Al- On Memorial Day, Monday, May Gmighty God, that like as we do 28, 2007 Masses will be offered at believe thy only-begotten Son our 10:00am in both St. ’s and Mt. Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended Benedict Cemeteries by the clergy into the heavens; so we may also in of St. Theresa of Ávila Parish, West heart and mind thither ascend, and Roxbury. with him continually dwell, who Memorial Days liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without LMIGHTY God, our heavenly THE SOLEMNITY OF end. Amen. AFather, in whose hands are the living and the dead; We give thee PENTECOST thanks for all those thy servants who Sunday, May 27, 2007 Thursday, May 17, 2007 have laid down their lives in the set- Procession, Solemn Mass & holy day of obligation vice of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, Sermon Procession, Solemn Mass & that the good work which thou hast epistle read in foreign lan- Sermon begun in them may be perfected; guages 7:30pm convent chapel through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. Amen. 10:30am On Cloning Wear RED to Mass! Man is capable of producing an- May Crowning “The mood of springtime in- other human in the laboratory who, SHORT NOTES therefore, is no longer a gift of God forms the church’s interior; nature’s or of nature. He can be manufactured blossoming, the warm air of May Please sign up to bring flowers for and, just as he can be manufactured, evenings, human gladness in a world one or more of the Sundays during he can be destroyed. that is renewing itself – all these the growing season. You may bring Contra Mundum Page 73 an arrangement from your own yard, usually offers a 4:00pm Mass on a planter, or a store-bought bouquet. Wednesdays in St. Theresa of Ávila’s There are various sized vases in the chapel. sacristy if needed. You may take your flowers home with you after Mass. We will all enjoy the extra color in the chapel. Sign up sheet available May 20th. Cardinal O’Malley has an- nounced information in anticipation of the bicentennial celebration of the Archdiocese of Boston. An opening liturgy will take place at 2:00pm Please return Lenten Coin fold- on Sunday, December 2, 2007, in On Tuesday, April 24 Father ers if you have not already done so. the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Bradford presented Molly and Ally Proceeds are being sent to the work Throughout the next year events and Cavanaugh to Msgr. Helmick for the of Catholic Charities. observances are being designed to be Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Ordinations to the sacred priest- a tribute to the history of the Church Robert Hennessey, who was original- hood take place in the Cathedral of of Boston and a catalyst for future ly scheduled to do the confirmation the Holy Cross on Saturday, May growth and evangelization. was unable to be there. He is recov- 26th. Two men with connections to ering from an accident. The service St. Theresa of Ávila Parish are being took place in St. Theresa of Ávila ordained. Fr. Bradford plans to attend Church, West Roxbury. The girls the service. THE BRITISH had traveled weekly to meet with Fr. Father George Greenway sends Bradford to study the Catechism of greetings from his retirement home at the in preparation VER the years 200 men and Sea Island, Georgia, where he reports for confirmation. Congratulations women have been beatified for interest and support for Anglican to them and to parents Steve and O their heroic witness to the Catholic use. Fr. Greenway formerly lived in Laurie Cavanaugh on this important Faith in the British Isles during and East Longmeadow, Mass., and oc- occasion, and with prayers for all the after the Protestant Reformation. casionally was our guest celebrant graces of a full life in Christ Jesus Here we continue brief mention of and preacher. He also hosted several our Lord. gatherings presenting the Anglican some of these individual martyrs. LEAGUE OF use in the cathedral in Springfield. Blessed Robert Dibdale Burt and Wilfred Veldkamp CATHOLIC WOMEN Priest and (c. 1558-1586) have presented Father Bradford with The Seventy-first Diocesan Con- Robert Dibdale, of Shottery, a recording of 100+ sermons and gress will be held Thursday, May 3, England, was ordained to the priest- eight years of monthly copies of the 2007 at the Dedham, Mass., Holiday hood in France before returning to parish paper Contra Mundum. This Inn. The main speaker will be Dr. E. his native country to serve his fellow is not only an important item for our Joanne Angelo, who is a prominent Catholics persecuted under Queen archives but an impressive use of the Catholic psychiatrist known to some Elizabeth I. He proved to be a most technology so rapidly developing. of you. Her presentation is titled effective exorcist. In some cases, the Many thanks for the efforts that went “The Childhood Roots of Adult Hap- demons he expelled were forced by into the production project! piness.” him to admit the spiritual power of On May 30th Fr. Bradford ob- For information and/or to register the sign of the cross, holy water, and serves the ninth anniversary of his please call Rose Sullivan at 617- relics of and martyrs, including ordination as a Catholic priest. He 734-5383 the relics of those who had suffered Page 74 Contra Mundum martyrdom for the Catholic faith in Benizi (later a saint of the Servite post-Reformation England. When Saint of the order) to persuade these citizens to Father Dibdale was captured by the make peace with the Pope. Benizi Elizabethan regime, his accusers Month prayed for his persecutors, includ- asserted that his exorcisms had led ing Peregrine, and because of this, to the conversion of at least five Peregrine was eventually converted hundred people to the Catholic faith, to a life of penance and prayer to and that perhaps as many as four the Blessed Virgin Mary. Peregrine thousand had been converted by him. joined the Servite Order (Order of Sentenced to death for his priest- Servants of Mary, O.S.M.) in Siena hood, Father Dibdale was executed ca. 1290 as a choir brother. by drawing and quartering at the London scaffold of Tyburn, together He was known also for love of with two other priests, Blesseds John the poor and his charitable works and John Lowe. during the famines that plagued parts of Italy between 1316 and 1330. One of his penitential disciplines Blessed Nicholas Garlick was to stand for long periods of time. Priest and Martyr (c. 1555-1588) He developed ulcers on his legs. As a Catholic schoolteacher, In 1325 the night before he was to Nicholas Garlick, of Dinting, Eng- undergo amputation because of this land, set an example of holiness affliction, he dragged himself in front for his students that inspired three of an image of Christ and prayed. He of them to become priests. He also awoke healed. Stories of this healing brought his own father back to the practice of the Catholic faith. Fol- spread far and wide because of his lowing studies in France, Nicholas known sanctity. One of the verses was ordained a priest in 1582. But in a hymn to St. Peregrine includes soon after returning to England, Saint Peregrine these words: “When his limb in peril Father Garlick was arrested and (ca.1265-ca.1345) stood, / Christ, in pity, from the rood / Reached His hand and all the wound banished from the country by the May 4th Protestant Elizabethan authorities. / Healed, the flesh grew sweet and He quickly re-entered England in sound.” About twenty years later (ca. secret, and continued his priestly eregrine is known as the 1345) he died of a severe fever. saint of cancer patients. Al- labors until he was captured a second P He was beatified in 1702 by Pope though he may not have had cancer time in 1588. After giving much- Clement XI and canonized in 1726 as is known today, his voluntary and needed encouragement to (Blessed) (at the same time as St. John of the involuntary sufferings marked him Father Richard Simpson, a fellow Cross) by Pope Benedict XIII. The with the capacity to empathize with priest imprisoned with him, Father St. Peregrine Center in this country Garlick was condemned to death for the sufferings of cancer patients. is at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful his priesthood, together with Father Born Peregrine Laziosi in Forli, Mother in Portland, OR (www.the- Simpson and (Blessed) Father Rob- Italy, this wealthy young man became grotto.org). He remains also a patron ert Ludlam. At his execution, Father involved in local political disagree- saint of his native town of Forli. Garlick exhorted the onlookers to ments with the Pope. His town was seek their own salvation. All three David Burt took the picture of his under interdict by Pope Martin IV ca. priests were put to death by drawing statue on a recent visit to Mission San 1282-1283, and Peregrine had joined and quartering. Juan Capistrano in California. a group opposing the efforts of Philip Contra Mundum Page 75

Ordination in Scranton Fr. Peter Geldard The 2007 Catholic Chaplain at the University Anglican Use of Kent at Canterbury, England On Saturday, April 21 in Saint Clare Church, Scran- with ton, Pennsylvania, Father Eric Bergman was ordained as Conference Fr. Charles Connor, Ph.D. a Catholic Priest by The Most Reverend John M. Dough- Rector, St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton, PA and EWTN Host erty, Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton. Father Bergman was Thursday, May 31st to presented by Msgr. William J. Feldcamp, Pastor of Saint and Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 Linda Poindexter Clare Church. Assisting Bishop Dougherty were at Catholic University Episcopal Priest for 13 years; in Washington, DC James Barnett of Our Lady of Walsingham Parish in Catholic convert since 1999 Houston Texas and Deacon Edward Kelly of Scranton. on Father Allan Hawkins of The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in Arlington, Texas, and Father Bruce Noble of “The Catholic Priesthood” Our Lady of Walsingham, Houston concelebrated with with the bishop and joined in laying on hands. They were the The Rev. Msgr. Bruce E. Harbert only Anglican Use priests, although there were many Executive Director of the International Commission on other priests from the Diocese of Scranton. Steve Ca- www.stthomasmoresociety.org www.anglicanuse.org English in the Liturgy (ICEL) vanaugh acted as cantor for the Litany of the Saints and on he and David Burt joined in with the Choir of the Saint Society. “The Priesthood and The Anglican Use is the Liturgy” The following day, Sunday, Father Bergman sang the Sacred Liturgy his first Mass as a Catholic Priest in Saint Clare Church. approved by the Holy See Reservations required: David Burt and Steve Cavanaugh again sang with the for use by Catholics Inquiries and Registrations: who have come from the Call (570) 343-0634, choir and sang the minor propers using The Anglican or visit either of the websites Use Gradual. Father Bergman purchased a number of Anglican tradition. listed to the left. copies for their choir. At the luncheon following Mass, Fr. Bergman was presented with a cake complete with a photograph in frosting of his diaconal ordination. The Congregation Anglican Use Society of Saint Athanasius The Anglican Use Society had a brief meeting of the The Revd. Richard Sterling Bradford, Chaplain Board of Directors on April 21 in Scranton. Plans for Saint Theresa Convent Chapel the Anglican Use Conference in Washington are well in place. See the annoouncement in the next column. A new 10 St. Theresa Ave. Board of Directors of the Anglican Use Society will be West Roxbury, Mass. elected at that time. Joe Blake and Father Hawkins have (Enter through the side door.) been nominated to continue on the board, and Father Phillips, Father Bergman, and Margaret Pichon have Sundays 10:30am. Sung Mass been nominated to replace outgoing members Father Fellowship and Coffee in the Lounge after Wilson, David Burt, and Mark Kelley. Father Bergman Mass will be the new Chaplain. He and David Burt will be going to California on mission May 18-24. They are Rectory: speaking in Santa Ana, San Diego, Carlsbad, and Mur- 767 West Roxbury Pkwy. rieta where Father Jack Barker is. Fr. Barker was very involved in the request for the Pastoral Provision in the Boston, MA 02132-2121 beginning. Tel/Fax: (617) 325-5232 Pray for the success of the mission. http://www.locutor.net Page 76 Contra Mundum St. Theresa Church and Convent Chapel, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Pine Lodge Road (off St.. Theresa Avenue) Park either in the church parking lot or on Pine Lodge Road. The side door of the convent is open during the time of our services. Directions by Car: From the North: Route 128 to Route 109, which becomes Spring Street in West Roxbury. Spring Street ends at a traffic light at Centre Street in sight of the church. At this light bear left onto Centre St.. and immediately turn right at the next light onto St.. Theresa Ave. From the South: Route 1 north through Dedham to Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street then follow the directions above. From Dorchester and Mattapan: Cummins High- way to Belgrade Avenue to Centre Street left on St.. Theresa Ave. From Boston: VFW Parkway to LaGrange Street. Turn left onto LaGrange Street, crossing Centre Street and turn right onto Landseer Street. Turn left into the church parking lot. Directions by Public Transportation: Orange line to Forest Hills terminal. Bus to West Roxbury. #35 bus to Dedham Mall. #36, #37, and #38 also stop at St.. Theresa’s. Commuter train to West Roxbury Station is a short walk to St.. Theresa’s. Departs from South Station, but no Sunday service is available.

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