A Day of Joy for Paisley Diocese

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McLellan: ‘Task is to make Scotland safe’

By Ian Dunn

THE man tasked by Scotland’s bishops with overhauling its child protection policy has said the only credible policy for the Church is ‘no abuse, no cover up.’ The Very Reverend Dr Andrew McLellan was speaking in Edinburgh on Tuesday about the remit of the McLellan Commission, which the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland established last year to undertake a critical review of all aspects of safeguarding policy, procedure and practice within the Catholic Church in Scotland. Dr McLellan has revealed the names of the 11 commissioners that will assist him in this task, drawn from across Scottish public life and including Bishop Stephen Robson of Dunkeld. “Our task is to make Scotland safe,” Dr McLellan said. “The safety of children and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Church is not just a matter for the Catholic Church: it is a matter of public concern. It is an important task because the harm just one person suffers within the Catholic Church can last a lifetime.” PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Dr McLellan, a former moderator of the Church of Scotland and the former head of Her Majesty’s Prison Inspectorate, said he was not aware of any organisation in Scotland that had commissioned an effort of this kind before and the ‘bishops deserve A day of joy for Paisley Diocese credit for that.’ “Obviously its helpful that I know how a Church works, but this is not I Bishop John Keenan aims to lead the diocese in a spirit of vibrancy, inclusion and love an ecumenical adventure,” he said. “I’m not here to change what people By Liz Leydon priests’ and hopes that they continue to be ‘as happy “The nunciature had tried to reach me on the Mon- think about the Church, I’m here to as they have been.’ day but I had two parishes (the chaplaincy and St make sure that children and vulnera- JOY, that is what Bishop John Keenan hopes he “It always has been a happy diocese and it has been Patrick’s Anderston) and they did not get me,” Bishop ble adults are protected.” can bring to Paisley following his Episcopal served well by the previous bishops with the pastoral Keenan said. “Finally a text came through saying it Dr McLellan said the commission ordination on St Joseph’s Day this week. That is care of their priests,” he said. “For the people, I want was the nunciature and asking me to get in touch so will meet with the full range of inter- what the former chaplain of Glasgow Univer- to bring the joy of the Gospel wherever I go. It is a I pulled into the side of the road and phoned them. ested parties within and beyond the sity wanted as the hallmark of the celebrations, joyful thing Faith. We have a God who loved us so They asked him to come and see them the next day Catholic Church, and will listen to a day of joy for the diocese that has waited 18 much he died for us and came back to life and noth- but it wasn’t until that Thursday that Bishop Keenan expert opinion on best practice. months for the Vatican to name a new bishop to ing that happens can rob us of our Salvation. was able to go down. Although it will not investigate or lead it. “The third principle is that I want to be very light “You cannot say no and I knew at that stage I was adjudicate on current or historical “I was very anxious for the ordination to be a of foot. I want to tread very lightly on the diocese and either in very, very big trouble or that I had an idea allegations, the commission will lis- moment of great celebration of Faith, to reinforce the really to listen a lot. what they were going to ask of me, which has obvi- ten to the experience of survivors of Faith, and also a moment of great evangelisation,” “Beyond that, the whole diocese, the whole of Scot- ously now been confirmed.” harm and abuse. Dr McLellan said Bishop Keenan (above) said. “This is a moment for land knows the challenge—and that is to have a Church Bishop Keenan said his initial reaction to being anyone would be able to approach the Church in Paisley, and this ordination must be an that is vibrant with youth so that we can reform, named as bishop of Paisley was to be ‘daunted and the commission through its website. Evangelical moment. It is not my event.” reshape the Church—in so far as it may be reshaped. overwhelmed.’ He also said he intended the commis- The bishop was keen that as many people ‘of good From a vibrant environment for the young you would “No one really feels worthy to take on this job,” he sion to be as transparent and open as will’ as possible came to the ordination and benefited then expect vocations to come to the priesthood but told the SCO. “But the nunciature were very kind and possible, that it had the full backing from it. A collection for the poor, including the poor also to married life. I’ll ask them directly. reassuring so I left feeling much more encouraged.” of Scotland’s Bishops and that he of the diocese, was taken up during the celebrations “No one should be excluded from the love of the The new bishop thought of Pope Francis’ daily hom- hoped to complete report and recom- on Wednesday. Gospel, or belonging to the Church. We cannot be ilies, and, in particular, on King David feeling unworthy. mendations by summer 2015. happy to just state that, we can only rest when “But that was not the point, the point was Samuel Challenges nobody feels excluded. I am really encouraged by had anointed him,” the bishop said. “So we don’t I Continued on page 3 When asked what challenges he sees ahead, Bishop Pope Francis on this.” think of our unworthiness, we just remember we are Keenan said that he thinks the threat of secularisation anointed, so that was a great help.” is on the wane as the humble figure of Pope Benedict Reaction The bishop began to see his new role from the point Emeritus XVI spectacularly burst that bubble. Bishop Keenan, 49, now the youngest serving bishop of Faith and he put his trust in the Pope’s decision, While the bishop ‘does not have any plan,’ for his in Scotland, learned of his selection by Pope Francis that it was ‘God’s will and He will look after me.’ new role, he has some principles. He said that he is on a Tuesday, a day off, ten days before the official looking forward to being ‘a priest with my brother announcement on Saturday February 8. I Continued on page 8

SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 WHAT’S ON SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 What’s On A weekly guide to upcoming Church events, more online at www.sconews.co.uk FRIDAY MARCH 21 WEDNESDAY MARCH 26 I The Beginning Experience. I Jones and Halligan Concert. A weekend for those who find 7.30pm Crown St Methodist themselves alone through sep- Church, 8 Crown St. aration, divorce or bereave- Aberdeen. For tickets and ment. Until March 23. St information call 07919846074. Mary's Mission and Renewal Adults £10, concessions £5. Centre, Hatton Road, Kinnoul, Perth PH2 7BP. For details contact Ros on 0131 669 0003 or email [email protected] SATURDAY MARCH 22 I Legion of Mary annual ACIES Ceremony. Takes place on Saturday at 2pm in St Peter's Church, Castlegate, Aberdeen. Refreshments after. Coatbridge comes together to celebrate St Patrick All welcome. I By Dan McGinty (Above left) Irish Government Minister Jan Newman Association Day St Patrick’s Day in Scotland—and Jan O’Sullivan TD officially opens the St Patrick’s of Reflection. A day of O’Sullivan TD, Irish Minister of State for Day Family Street Festival in Coatbridge on recollection with Canon Bill COATBRIDGE turned green, white Housing and Planning, who was represent- Saturday March 15. (Above) The Motherwell Anderson, examining ‘the and orange for St Patrick’s Day as ing the Irish Government, while local Diocesan Choir perform Philip Green’s Mass of Birth- Pangs of Creation’ at thousands of festivalgoers poured into politicians and members of the Irish com- St Patrick at St Patrick’s Church in the town on the Bishop’s House, 3 Queen’s the Lanarkshire town to celebrate Ire- munity joined them on stage for the launch. Sunday March 16 PICS: GERARD GOUGH Rd, Aberdeen. For details land’s patron saint. “It is an honour to represent the Irish Gov- contact Eileen Grant at THURSDAY MARCH 27 With events over two weeks featuring ernment at these important events in Scotland much of the day, with youth groups and [email protected] I Glasgow Faith Forum Talk plays, debates, film screenings, sporting over the St Patrick’s weekend,” Minister schools ensuring that the young people of or Fiona Mitchell at —Mary, our Mother. Talk by contests and lectures the 2014 Coatbridge O’Sullivan, who also attended the family fes- the town were well represented during the fiona.j.mitchell@hotmail. Bishop John Keenan of Paisley St Patrick’s Day Festival culminated with tival in Glasgow, said. “Ireland has unique festival. Among the performers were the St co.uk (above), aimed at young people the Family Street Festival, the traditional historic and cultural ties with Scotland and Patrick’s Primary School choir, young I Sung Mass in the Extraordi- aged 16-25. 7.30pm in Turn- high point of the celebrations. the St Patrick’s festivals provide the oppor- musicians from St Patrick’s CCE and Irish nary Form. The Mass will be bull Hall, University of Glas- With two stages and activities taking tunity to celebrate and strengthen those ties. dancers from the Stephanie Duff and celebrated by Orkney based Fr gow Chaplaincy, Southpark place all along Main Street, visitors were “The St Patrick’s Festival is an important Eleanor Hughes school. Michael Mary FSSP of The Terrace. kept entertained by bands, comedians, Irish event in strengthening links between Scot- The final event of the festival took place Sons of the Most Holy I Newmains Lent Lecture. dancers, musicians and singers as the best land and Ireland and acknowledging the in St Patrick’s Church on Sunday evening, Redeemer in the St Mary’s 7.30-9pm (tea from 7pm). Irish talent from Coatbridge and elsewhere role that Irish immigrants have and are with the performance of the Phillip Green’s Chapel, Blairs. Begins 11am. Newmains Pastoral Centre, 50 was showcased. playing in the life of both countries.” Mass of St Patrick by the Motherwell Followed by refreshments. Bonkle Road, Newmains, The festival was opened by honoured Despite the grey skies above Coatbridge, Diocesan Choir and local musicians. Wishaw. Lent Lecture. In guests including Irish Consul General to the crowds continued to move up and down SUNDAY MARCH 23 union with God, we hear a Scotland Pat Bourne—celebrating his first Main Street enjoying the atmosphere for I [email protected] I EXPO—Eucharistic Adora- plea: The Poor, and the Social tion with Young People. Dimension of Evangelii Follows 11.30am Mass in St Gaudium. Mr Tim Duffy, Edi- Mary’s Cathedral Edinburgh. tor of Justice and Peace Scot- ST PATRICK’S DAY MASS All Welcome. Sunday March land magazine. 23, after 11.30am Mass. I Referendum Debate. 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. The Ogilvie Centre, St Aloysius’ I Youth Reconciliation Service. Church, Rose Street, Glasgow Led by Archbishop Leo Cush- G3 6RE. A panel of speakers ley, aimed at young Catholics will discuss the subject aged 14 and over. Begins 4pm ‘Catholics, the Referendum in the Gilis Centre, Strathearn and Afterwards.’ The panel Road, Edinburgh. members are: Brian Fitz- patrick, Advocate and former TUESDAY MARCH 25 MSP; Kevin McKenna, Jour- I Pope Francis and Mary nalist; and Sr Isabel Smyth, Ward: In Conversation. SND, Secretary to the Scottish Gonzaga Lecture by Sr Frances Catholic Bishops’ Committee Orchard CJ, Provincial Superior for Interreligious Dialogue. of the Congregation of Jesus. Takes place in St Aloysius FRIDAY MARCH 28 College Hall, 45 Hill Street, I Station Mass. Station Mass at Glasgow at 7.30pm. Admis- Holy Family, Mastrick. 7.30pm sion free, donations welcome. I Café Gospel Series. Speaker SATURDAY MARCH 29 Mr John Redwood discussing I Clutha Bar Disaster the theme ‘The Key Elements Memorial. Ecumenical service of L’Arche Community.’ of remembrance for the victims Takes place from 7-9pm in of the helicopter crash last Café Camino, Little King year. 11am, St Andrew’s Street, Edinburgh. Cathedral, Glasgow. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia received the offertory gifts from two young Irish dancers during the Mass for the Irish community at St Andrew’s Cathedral E-mail [email protected] in Glasgow PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

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WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER NEWS 3 McLellan’s ‘commitment to Last Catholic adoption agency safe discovering the truth’ is firm I Continued from page 1 on the Commission are: Ranald By Ian Dunn available to OSCR when it took its deci- Mair (deputy chair), chief exec- sion to issue a direction to the charity. In “As well as setting up this utive of Scottish Care; Bishop THE Scottish Charity Regulator considering expenses the panel found that Commission, the Catholic John Arnold, Auxiliary Bishop (OSCR) has announced it will not OSCR did not act unreasonably in making Church in Scotland has also of the Diocese of Westminster; appeal a ruling that determined it that decision. The panel did not award given a robust commitment to Malcolm Graham, assistant could not strip St Margaret’s Children expenses against OSCR.” acting upon all of its findings chief constable of the Police and Family Care Society of charitable The board said it decided not to appeal and recommendations,” he Service of Scotland; Professor status—a decision that ensures the because ‘an appeal would therefore be said. “This means that we have Nancy Loucks, CEO of Fami- immediate survival of Scotland’s last unlikely to succeed’ and ‘the decision before us a significant opportu- lies Outside and member of the Catholic adoption agency. relates only to St Margaret’s and to the nity to bring about material Scottish Government’s Early Ronnie Convery (right), spokesman for facts in that case; the wider implications change. Years Task Force; The Right Glasgow-based St Margaret’s, said every- for OSCR’s policies and regulation are “Today I emphasise my firm Honourable the Lord Mackay one involved with the society was limited.’ commitment to discovering the of Drumadoon, retired judge delighted. However OSCR warned that ‘we will truth, and setting out unam- and former Solicitor General “We are relieved and glad that OSCR continue to regard unlawful discrimina- biguous recommendations that for Scotland; Kathleen Mar- has decided against appealing the deci- tion by a charity as a serious concern and can be taken forward by the shall, former commissioner for sion,” he said. “The decision in favour of an issue which is likely to call charitable Church to secure the safety and Children and Young People in St Margaret’s was a unanimous one, and status into question.’ security of those that rightly Scotland; Sheena McDonald, OSCR rightly acknowledge that it is Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow expect it.” journalist and broadcaster; unlikely that the Court of Session would said earlier in the year that St Margaret’s The commission also intends Roisin McGoldrick, teaching decide to revisit it and an appeal would continued existence ‘means that families to assess the quality of support, fellow at Glasgow School of therefore be unlikely to succeed.” who are ready to adopt can look forward which is available to survivors Social Work; Bishop Stephen He also said the news would allow the to the future with a little more serenity, of abuse and will also consider Robson, Bishop of Dunkeld; charity to go on helping those in need. and children in great need can be placed wider aspects of culture and Lindsay Roy, MP for Glen- “St Margaret's is a small charity seek- to quash OSCR’s ruling that St Margaret’s into loving homes.’ governance, which may be rel- rothes; Danny Sullivan, Chair- ing only to be allowed to continue to do was discriminatory because it placed chil- “St Margaret’s is a small agency which evant, and examine how effec- man of the National Catholic what it does best, namely to find families dren with adoptive parents in line with does great work for the wider community tive the Catholic Church in Safeguarding Commission; for children in need,” he said. “We look Catholic teaching. and helps transform the lives of some of Scotland is at promoting aware- and Dr David McAllister forward to continuing to provide that serv- In a statement the OSCR board said it the most vulnerable children in society,” ness and ownership of safe- (secretary), former Assistant ice to the community in the years to respected the decision. “We note that the archbishop said. guarding as a core part of the Chief Inspector of Prisons for come.” SCAP found that the charity does not dis- “It would have been a great pity if it had life, work and teaching of the Scotland. On 31 January 2014, after a nine-month criminate unlawfully,” it said. “SCAP been forced to close.” Church. appeal process, the Scottish Charity made its decision having heard additional Joining Dr McLellan (below) I [email protected] Appeal Panel (SCAP) issued its decision evidence from the charity which was not I [email protected]

Make the Holy Land part of your journey of Faith this year

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By Daniel Harkins many other countries. The Holy See still has a nuncio in Damascus, so they have a diplomat on IT WAS a particularly calm morning on the ground, with a link to the government. There February 11, 2013, for the offices of the UK is a network of particularly the eastern Ambassador to the Holy See. It was a Vati- churches—10 per cent of the Syrian population is can holiday, and Ambassador Nigel Baker, Christian. They are in the middle of the conflict only two years in the position, told his staff but also a part of the conflict and part of the it would be a really quiet day. “How wrong future solution in trying to rebuild a future dem- can you be,” the ambassador says looking ocratic Syria. back, speaking with the benefit of hindsight. “From [these sources] I can get information Pope Benedict XVI announced his resigna- about what is going on in Syria. I can understand tion that morning, and set in motion an what is going on and even look at potential ways extremely busy year for the UK govern- of helping aid work, all of which comes from a ment’s representative in the Holy City. particular perspective that we can’t get from any- Ambassador Baker was in Glasgow last week where else in the network.” to give one of this year’s Gonzaga lectures at St The ambassador believes that the Church’s Aloysius’ College (right). He focused on Holy ability to broker peace in such conflicts is influ- See diplomacy, and speaking afterwards to the enced by its neutral and objective stance. SCO, the diplomat gave an insight into the “Of course there are big issues where we important role the Pope plays in international would like the Holy See to speak out—and we affairs and a unique perspective on an exciting would like them to agree with us!” Ambassador and turbulent year for the Church. Baker said. “In the Ukraine for example some The ambassador has witnessed the change in people have remembered the ways that Pope Pontiffs over the year first hand, and sees both John Paul II sometimes spoke out in the last St Blane’s pupils leap into languages similarities and differences in their approach to years of the cold war against communism or foreign policy. against the Russian role in Poland. By Daniel Harkins displayed their learning the senior art students at John “Of course one key element in Papal diplo- “I don’t think that is a good precedent. On the through song, artwork (above) Ogilvie also visited the P7 macy is the Pope himself—the character of the whole the Holy See wants to take a neutral stance. PUPILS at St Blane’s and posters. classes to help them paint in the Pope; the way the Pope looks at the world,” he There is a complex role… they can potentially Primary School in Blantyre, Local businesses and mem- style of Spanish and French said. “Pope Benedict was a European imbued offer themselves—well it’s usually they wait until experienced a unique bers of the community offered artists. with the richness of European culture and philo- people ask—as a neutral broker; as somebody learning opportunity their generous support for the Caroline Cullen, modern lan- sophical traditions. Pope Francis is an Argen- who will listen to the different sides and be pre- recently during a ‘Leap into initiative, with Blantyre’s guage co-ordinator at St tinean with that different world perspective. The pared to make up their own minds, not be dragged languages’ week as they ASDA supplying tapas style Blane’s, said the event was a difference is in emphasis. by media agendas or the agendas of other coun- took part in a number of food for a Spanish café, Coat- ‘fabulous learning opportunity’ “Pope Francis is, as I think you can see from tries. Although sometimes it can be frustrating for special events and activities bridge College providing the that was ‘enjoyed by pupils, his language, more earthy, more in the streets, in other countries engaging with them—sometimes with a continental theme. children with a dancer— parents and staff.’ his own phrase. Pope Benedict—his style was to other countries want them to say more—I think Over the course of five days, Sophie—who taught the chil- “Those involved agreed it set in teaching and expect others to apply it. Pope that they provide a certain balance.” the school explored European dren Flamenco dance steps, and was a tremendous success,” Francis, I think, likes to model his teaching and In his work over the last three years, Ambas- culture by promoting the use of El Tinto restaurant in East Kil- Mrs Cullen said. “The staff and show how it should be applied. sador Baker has had a lot of business dealings foreign languages and giving bride providing a tapas experi- pupils from St Blane’s would “You’ve got differences of emphasis and dif- with Archbishop Leo Cushley, the former head the lunch menu a Spanish twist, ence for a café where parents of like to thank all of those ferences in style but the core fundamentals— of the English-language section of the Vatican allowing children to sample pupils were able to sample involved for their time, effort peace, dialogue, looking after the vulnerable, Secretariat of State. typical Spanish foods such as authentic Spanish food, as well and generosity in providing things of course that exist in Catholic social teach- “We had a good and close relationship and I tortilla and paella. as hear their children order these wonderful learning ing—continue to be a part of Holy See diplomacy. was delighted when he was appointed by Pope The pupils built models of meals and have short conversa- opportunities.” But I think that more pro-active, energetic side Francis to Edinburgh,” the ambassador said. “I the Eiffel Tower using Lego tions in Spanish. The weeklong event was the comes from the personality of Pope Francis.” think it was a surprise because he was expecting and K’nex and made European Through support from their start of St Blane’s implementa- Ambassador Baker believes the Holy See has to be a papal diplomat and he hadn’t worked in flags and posters, while the high school partner John tion of the ‘Language 1+2 a crucial role to play in global foreign policy and, Scotland for some time, but the Holy See identi- senior children showed the jun- Ogilvie, St Blane’s managed to approach,’ a Scottish Govern- in particular, in brokering peace. fied a good man when they spotted him and I ior classes how to play secure the assistance of ambas- ment scheme intended to boost “The Holy See provides perspectives that I can wish him all the very best in the very challenging boules—a French game similar sadors from Strathclyde Uni- language learning in schools feed back into the British diplomatic network role as Archbishop of Edinburgh.” to lawn bowls. As part of Span- versity languages department across Scotland. As part of the which no one else can do, and just one example Ambassador Baker has a challenging role him- ish and French ‘Colours Days,’ as well as Spanish native new learning method, all chil- is Syria,” he said. “At the moment obviously it is self going forward, with the Church receiving the schoolchildren had the speakers to come into the dren from P1-P7 will be given the number one priority for the United Kingdom. intense global media interest since the arrival of opportunity to dress in the school to converse with the opportunities to learn two addi- We don’t have an ambassador in Damascus, Pope Francis. colours of those countries’ children, helping to build their tional languages. because our relationship has soured with the “We haven’t really got our feet back on ground flags, and the week culminated fluency and pronunciation in Assad regime for obvious reasons, and nor do since,” he said. “We are a small embassy but we in a showcase where all classes the Spanish language. Some of I [email protected] World book day sees stars come out at St Francis of Assisi Primary School

SUPERHEROES, witches, motivated to read. The whole brings their personas to life,” Mr princesses and power rangers school came together to share Gallagher said. “The children could all be found at St Fran- their favourite books, talk about really enjoy acting like these cis of Assisi Primary, Glas- memorable characters and recom- characters and it makes for fun gow, as children celebrated mend authors to one another. The day throughout the school. We world book day by dressing day was also used to raise funds to are very fortunate at St Francis as characters from their create a new library in the school. of Assisi that everyone makes favourite books. Anton Gallagher, principal such a special effort on these Pupils were joined by teach- teacher of St Francis of Assisi, days. Days like this can be very ers from the school in donning said the pupils (right) ‘had a exciting for the children but the the colourful costumes of their wonderful day’ and that the staff gets involved and dress up favourite people, animals and effort that the children’s parents too. The enthusiasm of the cartoons from a wide array of and families put in to create the teachers taking part in the fes- famous fiction. costumes was amazing. tivities rubs off on the children The special event was organ- “By dressing up as their and it makes for a really engag- ised to get children engaged and favourite characters, it really ing day to learn about how great books are. It is occasions like this that children look back on with fondness.” EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 World Book Day is a global Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. celebration of books marked in 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. more than 100 countries worldwide. Now in its 17th year, the Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. annual event aims to encourage Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] children to explore the pleasures for free monthly posted programme guide and of books and reading by provid- visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. ing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SCHOOLS/LOCAL NEWS 5 A golden celebration for Bishop Emeritus Logan crucial role on the world stage By Ian Dunn

PIC: ROBERT WILSON IT WAS a full house in Dundee as Bishop Emeritus Logan celebrated his golden jubilee as a priest with Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral last Friday. Almost every priest in the diocese was present, along with, scores of laity and Bishop Logan’s successor Bishop Stephen Rob- son, who gave the homily. Welcoming everyone to the celebration, Bishop Logan said he could ‘scarcely believe’it was 50 years since his ordination. “Thank you all so much for coming,” he said. “Especially Bishop Emeritus Vincent Logan that when his predecessor was pictured with family members after my family, and I would do it all celebrating his golden jubilee at St made bishop he was only 39, again if I could.” Andrew’s Cathedral in Dundee ‘one of the youngest bishops in Among those present were the PIC: EDDIE MAHONEY the world.’ Provost of Dundee and MSPs “He has given 32 years of serv- Jim McGovern, Shona Robison ice to Dunkeld, and I am privi- and John Swinney. Bishop young age, and even before that leged to step into his shoes,” he Logan also asked for prayers for he was being nurtured in the said. “Apriest is called to be a man the Cathedral Administrator ways of God by his family.” for others, to have a strong heart Canon Michael Milton who Bishop Robson, said that jun- and a strong Faith, and Bishop missed the Mass due to illness ior seminary would ‘not be a Logan has both. God calls on us to are dealing with massive interest from around the delighting others, but it does mean it is a period In his homily Bishop Robson popular choice’ for many nowa- grow where we are planted and world. It is a fairly turbulent time in Rome of real ferment.” said 50 years as a priest was a days but that ‘it had produced wherever he was planted he because the Pope is instituting a number of remarkable milestone. many excellent priests,’ includ- allowed others to flourish.” important reforms. They are unsettling some and I [email protected] “But Bishop Logan’s connec- ing Bishop Logan, as teenage After the Mass there was a tion to the priesthood goes back boys’ are with guidance ‘capable well-attended reception at the more than 50 years, it’s has been of a profound understanding of West Park Conference Centre. his whole life,” he said. “As he spirituality.’ Insight into the work of the Holy See and the Pope entered junior seminary at a Bishop Robson also recalled I [email protected] UK AMBASSADOR to the United Nations: to join chance to ask questions fol- the Holy See Nigel Baker together the family of lowing the speech, with spoke at St Aloysius’ Col- mankind as one community.’ Ambassador Baker giving Young Catholics of Galloway enjoy New Dawn retreat lege on March 11 as part The global policy of the some insider views of the of the school’s annual Holy See, the ambassador Holy Father. During the FOR the second consectutive Gonzaga Lectures. argued, could be expressed ambassador’s first meeting year Galloway Diocese His speech—Pope Francis in four of its key aims: call- with the Pope, after passing welcomed young people to and the World: Holy See ing on us to be builders of on the greetings of the queen, talks and activities at a New Diplomacy under the first peace, speaking of the need the Pope requested that he ask Dawn Youth Day retreat. Jesuit Pope—gave a unique to fight poverty, urging the queen to pray for him. Children from across the dio- insight into the work of the countries to build bridges, “He has this powerful cese came to St Margaret’s Holy See and the character and teaching a profound sense of responsibility,” the Cathedral, Ayr, for the event of Pope Francis. respect for the whole of cre- ambassador said. He also (right), which was held in the The ambassador said that ation and protection of our told of how Pope Francis run up to the main New Dawn one of the objectives of the environment. shook everyone’s hand dur- in Scotland conference taking reforms under way in the Ambassador Baker also ing one event, from the dig- place July 7-11 at Madras Col- Roman Curia is to try and spoke of the Holy See’s role nitaries to the chauffeurs, lege, St Andrews, Fife. make ‘a reality through the in providing solutions to and even the Swiss At the invitation of Fr Church of that noble aspira- international conflicts, and Guards—which was a prob- Stephen McGrattan, youth ofﬁ- tion that has eluded states- of intervening in humanitar- lem, the ambassador said, cer for Galloway Diocese, the men and world leaders for ian crisis. because the guard was trying New Dawn team came together on a new. Rachel Kidd, a SPUC New Dawn Day retreat in their years, despite the creation of Lecture attendees got the to salute at the time. to organise the day, which, in ofﬁcer, and Calum Munro lead parish should contact Nicky addition to a number of talks, the talks for the S1-S3 group of Lynas at [email protected] consisted of praise and wor- retreatants. or for further information about ship, adoration, a drama and the main event visit www. Confession. The day ended I Anyone wishing to host a newdawninscotland.com. with a Vigil Mass. SPOTLIGHT ON Nicky Lynas, a New Dawn volunteer who helped organise the event, said that such youth retreat days are intended as a St Philomena warm up for the main New Dawn retreat in April. “What we were doing is hav- Day of Prayer ing these events in parishes just “Pray to Saint Philomena, whatever you ask from her, she will obtain so young people can have some for you.”—Pope Gregory XVI experience and hopefully come to the main event,” she said. 29th March at 1pm Mrs Lynas went on to praise St. Catherine Labouré Church the people of Galloway Dio- cese, saying that ‘a few of the 90 Lamont Rd, Balornock, parishioners came up and said Glasgow G21 3PP how much they enjoyed the day Fr. Anthony Gallagher and got from it,’ and that Fr Format of the Day Patrick Keegans, who hosted the retreatants at St Margaret’s Holy Mass Cathedral, was ‘incredibly wel- Veneration of the 1st class relic, coming and very nice.’ One of the highlights from Rosary & St Philomena Novena, the retreat was a talk from Membership to the Archconfraternity, Paschal Uche, who in 2010 welcomed Pope Benedict XVI St Philomena devotional items,

to the UK on behalf of young Family of St. Philomena, St Philomena cord making class. people, addressing the Holy Scottish Charity Number Parishioners and local clergy came together at St Leo’s, Dumbreck, in celebration of Mgr Gerry Fitzpatrick’s SCO30253 Tea/Coffee 50 years as a priest. Mgr Fitzpatrick (centre), the director of Music for Glasgow Archdiocese, celebrated his Father outside Westminster golden jubilee Mass and an enjoyable time was had by all who attended Cathedral. Mr Uche spoke to a PIC: ROBERT WILSON group of S4 children about tak- For details Tel: 0141 772 8558 or email:[email protected] ing off an old self and putting WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 Ukrainian priest is released By Stephen Reilly

AUKRAINIAN pastor has been released after being snatched from his church in Crimea. Ukrainian Bishop Borys Gudziak of Paris, head of the Ukrainian Church’s external relations department, issued a statement on Saturday saying Fr Mykola Kvych, pastor of the Dormition of the Mother of God Parish in Sevastopol, was taken from his church that morning, ‘seized by two men in uniform and four men in civilian clothing.’ Earlier in the week, Bishop Gudziak said, the Church’s leadership had urged Father Kvych (right) and the other priests in Crimea to evacu- ate their wives and children to mainland Ukraine. “The priests themselves returned to their parishes to be with their faithful in a time of crisis and moral and physical danger,” he said. Several hours after Fr Kvych was taken from the church, the Ukrainian Catholic Church’s information service reported he had been freed after questioning, which apparently focused on accusations that he had been organising anti- Russian riots. Sudanese people forced to flee their homes The next day, however, parishioners helped him leave Crimea. He told the church information service that ‘several unknown individuals’ in mass evacuation following a brutal attack continually rang the doorbell of his apartment, then tried to break in. When they left, he took the By John Pontifex much of his diocese had been diocese. We are in Juba with chalice and paten he uses for Divine Liturgies ‘completely destroyed.’ nothing. All documents have and some important documents and left the city. ENTIRE swathes of a “We have lost everything— gone. No vehicles. Nothing Fr Kvych also said that he spoke to the priests tect the clergy and Faithful from persecution.” region in South Sudan have all our possessions,” he said. completely.” In his request for in Yalta and Yevpatoria, who were ‘now in a safe Pope Francis met privately at the Vatican with been abandoned by the local “Many of our churches, homes help from ACN, Mgr Taban place but didn’t mention where exactly.’ the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on people who, according to and so on have been razed to said his priests needed a ‘feed- The head of Ukraine’s Department of Reli- Monday, the day after pro-Russian voters on the their church leader, have the ground and everything has ing allowance for six months’ gious and Ethnic Affairs called for the end to the Crimean peninsula voted to secede from Ukraine fled for their lives following been looted.” as well as basic prayer books ‘persecution of the clerics of various denomina- in a referendum the US and European Union a brutal attack carried out Mgr Taban said that the last and vestments for Mass, all of tions’ in Crimea, which voted to secede from called illegal. during a so-called ceasefire. four priests in Malakal Diocese which they had been forced to Ukraine and join Russia two weeks after Russ- While Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Mgr Roko Taban, Apostolic were hoping to be evacuated abandon in Malakal. ian military intervention. Kiev-Halych, head of the Eastern-rite church in Administrator of Malakal, today or tomorrow depending Church leaders across the “Recently, in the Autonomous Republic of Ukraine, declined requests for interviews, it was described how a mass evacua- on the availability of transport. country urged help for people in Crimea cases of persecution of the clerics of var- assumed his talk with the Pope would include a tion had been carried out across Mgr Taban, who alongside the region whose entire liveli- ious denominations have been documented, there discussion about the fate of the Ukrainian parts of Unity, Upper Nile and his priests is temporarily hoods have been destroyed. has been an unprecedented violation of rights in Catholic priests ministering in Crimea. Jonglei states following vio- accommodated in a Catholic “[We] need special attention the field of freedom of conscience and religion, Earlier this month the archbishop said ‘that lence involving rebel forces Seminary in Juba, highlighted of solidarity and love. We are in guaranteeing the inviolability of the person,” Ukraine, unfortunately, has been pulled into a under Riek Machar, South his concern for his Faithful in miserable. Kindly remember us Volodymyr Yushkevych, said. “We call on inter- military conflict.’ Sudan’s former vice president. Malakal. He said they had fled in your prayers,” Mgr Taban said. national organisations and the public to help pro- “So far no one is shooting, so far people are not Mgr Taban reported that all his ‘to the bush,’ (above) with Nearly two weeks ago, the diocesan priests and sisters had many seeking refuge in remote UN sounded the alarm about fled south with nothing and were villages, which were now com- South Sudan, warning that the desperate to escape the violence, pletely overwhelmed by the country could collapse before which he stressed had continued number of new arrivals. the end of the year and adding SPOTLIGHT ON despite last January’s ceasefire Church sources say the that nearly 900,000 had been between the rebels and South 250,000-strong population of displaced since the conflict Sudan Government Forces. Malakal city are in desperate erupted in mid-December. In response, Catholic charity need, with many of them seek- This Thursday was the Aid to the Church in Need has ing help from a nearby UN dis- scheduled date for the resump- agreed yesterday to despatch placement camp. tion of peace talks between Mr £21,000 for the priests and Sis- “Nobody [is] in Malakal,” Machar’s rebels and the Gov- ters who have taken refuge in Mgr Taban stated. “They ran ernment of South Sudan. Both Juba, the capital of South for their lives. It was not possi- accuse each other of breaking Sudan, and who need food, ble for anybody to stay. The the ceasefire of January 23. accommodation and medicine. diocese is completely empty. Mgr Taban described how We have lost everything as a I http://www.acnuk.org/ Pope offers prayers for mafia victims

TODAY (Friday) Pope Fran- cated to fighting organised crime fight against organised crime cis was expected to preside across Italy, and is hosting the and to promote justice, the Lib- over a prayer vigil for vic- March 21 prayer vigil. era Foundation, meaning ‘free,’ tims of mafia violence and Set to take place in Rome at is compiled of more than 1500 their families, which takes the Church of St Gregory VII, organisations, groups, and place the night before a the event is expected to draw schools who are committed to national day commemorating close to 700 family members of building a political and cultural the lives lost. mafia victims from all across dynamic that promotes the sense “For the families of innocent Italy, who represent the near of lawfulness within society. victims, this meeting with the 15,000 who have suffered the According to the Transcrime Pope is a gift,” Fr Luigi Ciotti loss of a loved one due to research centre, the mafia has its said. “The availability of the mafia violence. strongest presence in the North- Pope to accompany these family Referring to the Pope’s pres- Western and central regions of members in this moment, laden ence as ‘an attention to our frag- Italy, and is responsible for the with suffering but also marked by ile and wounded humanity’, Fr majority of the illegal activity in hope, is a sign of attention and Ciotti noted that it is ‘also atten- the country, the most important sensitivity, which they seized tion to the specific issue of the of which include sexual from the first moment.” mafia, of corruption, of the exploitation, firearms traffick- Fr Ciotti, an Italian priest many forms of injustice that ing, drugs, counterfeiting, gam- from the Archdiocese of Turin, deny human rights.’ bling, illegal waste trafficking, is president of the Libera Foun- Founded in 1995, with the illegal tobacco trafficking, usury dation, which is a group dedi- goal of encouraging society to and extortion. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7 Agreement aims to end human trafficking after kidnapping in Crimea AN HISTORIC agreement was signed at the Vatican on Monday, which brought together the Catholic, Angli- can and Muslim faiths in an effort to end human trafficking by 2020. The agreement, which has been backed by Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canter- bury Justin Welby, will launch the Global Freedom Network, a campaign that aims to put an end to modern slavery and will hope to expand to include all the world’s major faiths. Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo (right), an Argentinean bishop who is chancellor of the Pontifical Academies of Science and Social Sciences, signed the accord on behalf of Pope Fran- cis at a conference in the Vatican press office. New Zealand Anglican Archbishop David Moxon, director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Arch- bishop of Canterbury’s repre- Bishop Sanchez Sorondo laid total. China and Pakistan also sentative to the Holy See, was out the ambitious goals of the have significant problems. also present to sign the agree- campaign saying ‘it’s not politi- Mr Forrest, a key force behind ment, along with Dr Mahmoud cally correct to call this modern the new agreement, began his Azab, representing the Grand slavery a crime against humanity campaigning after his daughter Imam of Al-Azhar, a leading but we want to arrive at that in travelled to Nepal and witnessed Sunni Islam institution in Cairo. national and international law.’ children being caught up in a dying, but it is obvious that military intervention to prevent bloodshed. Unfortunately, there are It is estimated that 29 million The Global Freedom Net- trafficking ring. Mr Forrest later has already begun,” he said on national television. already victims in Ukraine, and bloodshed was men, women and children are work’s objectives include get- visited affected children himself “And so, indeed, the entire world community is not prevented. We will continue to use every currently living in slavery.A joint ting the G20 group to condemn and spoke of the permanent on the side of Ukraine, as Russia is the aggressor. opportunity to relieve tension in society and statement released by the Church modern-day slavery, persuading damage they suffered. The role of the Church is consistent. During the avoid casualties.” and its two partners said that a global corporations to eliminate “The revulsion and the fear last three months, the Church, especially the Ukrainian Catholics make up about 10 per cent union of faith was needed to slavery from their supply chains that just an approaching man Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, was with its of Crimea’s two million inhabitants; the majority overcome the problem. “Only by and convincing governments gave them—the terror and the people. And it will continue to remain with its of the people on the peninsula are ethnic Rus- activating, all over the world, the worldwide to endorse fundrais- bloodcurdling scream when you people. If, God forbid, we will have to stand sians and speak Russian. Ousted Ukrainian Pres- ideals of faith and of shared ing efforts to implement anti- just tried to comfort them,” he together on the battlefield with our soldiers, with ident Viktor Yanukovych fled to Russia in late human values can we marshal the slavery programs. said. “The terror and the disfig- our army, the Ukrainian Church, especially the February and, in early March, Russian forces spiritual power, the joint effort A report released last year by urement and the great and long UGCC, is ready to provide pastoral support.” entered Crimea. and the liberating vision to erad- the Walk Free Foundation— term mental harm was raw.” He also said ‘every citizen of Ukraine must be Crimean politicians said more than 96 per cent icate modern slavery and human whose founder Andrew Forrest Mr Forrest also said it was prepared to defend his or her independent and of voters participating in the referendum on Sun- trafficking from our world and was one of the signatories of the significant that the agreement sovereign state.’ day voted to secede from Ukraine. Members of for all time,” the statement said. interfaith agreement—found that was signed on St Patrick’s Day, “The Church has always sought to defend the Crimean Parliament formally asked to join “This evil is manmade and can be India has the highest number of as the saint was a slave himself peace,” he went on. “The Church at all costs tried the Russian Federation today. overcome by faith-inspired enslaved people with around 14 who turned to God during human will and human effort.” million, half of the worldwide his suffering.

immigrants especially hard. was secretly ordained a bishop Francis recommended that the NEWS ROUNDUP “In 2014 we celebrate our in 1985; 15 years later, Blessed Faithful carry with them a national saint’s day in the midst Pope John Paul II appointed pocket-sized edition of at least of an ongoing economic reces- him Bishop of Shanghai. The one of the four Gospels, so that sion which has resulted in government did not recognise short passages can easily be domestic heartbreak throughout his appointment. read during the day. Ireland for many individuals and Chinese Government offi- families due to the pressure of cials have allowed only a pri- unemployment and emigration,” vate funeral service, taking Papal praise for slum they said. “As the plight of place in a funeral parlor, for the POPEpriests Francis of Argentina praised the Patrick, himself a migrant, has deceased bishop. The govern- priests who have worked in the been faced by many Irish people ment rejected a request from slums of Argentina, in an inter- who have struggled to live and Catholics to hold the funeral in view broadcast in his native integrate into new cultures, we Shanghai’s Catholic cathedral, country on March 13, the first encourage all the Faithful to pray where the funeral of Bishop anniversary of his election to for migrants at home and abroad Aloysius Jin was held last year. the Papacy. as many face challenges arising Bishop Jin had been recognised “They were not Commu- from displacement and poverty.” by the government as head of nists,” the Pope said of the the Shanghai diocese, whereas activist priests. “They were Bishop Fan was never recog- great priests who fought for Holy Father invited to nised by the Beijing regime. life.” He said that the work of THEaddress speaker US of the Congress US House of Bishop Joseph Fan the priests he admired was ‘not Prayers for migrants Representatives, has invited Pope BISHOPof Shanghai Joseph Fan dies ideological; it’s apostolic.’ THEon St Bishops Patrickʼs of Ireland Day have used Francis to address congress. Zhongliang of Shanghai, a Pope urges Catholics The Papal interview— their St Patrick’s Day message to “Pope Francis has inspired leader of China’s ‘underground’ POPEto carry Francis a usedBible his Sunday recorded in Rome two weeks ask for prayers for migrants. millions of Americans with his Catholic Church, has died at Angelus last week to urge earlier—was broadcast by a “We pray through the interces- pastoral manners and servant the age of 96. Catholics to carry a Bible. radio station in a slum of sion of our national patron, St leadership,” John Boehner said Bishop Fan, had served as After asking those in atten- Buenos Aires, where Pope Patrick, for the Faith and well- in his invitation letter. president of the underground dance whether they read a pas- Francis served as archbishop being of the people of Ireland,” After referring to the Pope’s Church’s Episcopal Confer- sage of the Gospel daily, Pope before his Papal election. the bishops said. “St Patrick ‘tireless call for the protection ence, died at home. He had (above) was called to serve and of the most vulnerable among been under house arrest for bring God to a people far from his us,’ Boehner said that ‘these most of the past two decades. FOLLOW THE SCOTTISH A woman prays at the foot of homeland. As St Patrick’s Day is principles are among the funda- Born in 1918 and Baptised at CATHOLIC OBSERVER AT a crucifix during a Mass at a Holy Day of Obligation for mentals of the American idea. age 14, Bishop Fan (above) the metropolitan cathedral Catholics in Ireland, the best way And though our nation some- became a Jesuit in 1938 and SCO_NEWS ON TWITTER. to commemorate the first anniversary of the election to honour him is to attend Mass.” times fails to live up to these was ordained to the priesthood Be first to find out the of Pope Francis The bishops went on to say principles, at our best we give in 1951. Four years later, the that Ireland continues to struggle them new life as we seek the Communist regime sentenced latest news. through tough times, which hit common good.’ him to 20 years in prison. He WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 Warm welcome awaits Paisley’s new bishop

I Continued from page 1 “What I pour out for the people is the wine, the I know are from this diocese,” he said. “That was Memories from earlier in his vocation include love my dad poured into me,” the bishop added. a personal joy on a very human level.” his time at Christ the King parish, including the Family While parishioners at both the chaplaincy, where family fun days. He recalled the camaraderie and The bishop said his family was delighted at his Congratulations he has been based for 14 years, and St Patrick’s, the fraternity of being in a presbytery of three appointment as Bishop of Paisley when he let them Within hours of the official announcement, the where he has been parish priest for a year, were priests. Further back, his home parish of St Gre- know shortly before the official announcement. then Fr Keenan was overwhelmed in a different supportive of his new role, his departure has been gory’s, Wyndford, inspired him. It was the parish “They were amazed and overjoyed really,” he way, by the ‘tidal wave’ of congratulations and bittersweet, especially for the parishioners at St where he received all the Sacraments and from said. “I think they had a real sense of pride. My support from parishioners, his fellow clergy and Patrick’s due to the well-documented troubles they where his father was buried from. nephew came in on the Saturday and said ‘you the Bishops of Scotland. experienced prior to his arrival. “I remember being so involved in the parish,” know you are all over Twitter!’” “It was quite strange to be at the centre of this “There was sorrow at St Patrick’s,” he said. he said. “A Paisley priest, Fr Gallagher, gave lots The bishop said his mum had mixed emotions. tidal wave of joy I felt coming from the diocese,” “Their Faith has had to be very strong in the last of space for young people to become involved. I The announcement was made at the Vatican on her he admitted. “Joy in the office of the bishop ten years. Canon Hill steadied the ship and got remember that during the week I was going to uni- 75th birthday. because the people had not had a bishop for nearly them back on their feet. We had all been expect- versity and at the weekend I became immersed in “She was very, very happy for me but she is two years. There was a real sense of the Faith ing me to take things forward for them. I had thor- the parish. It became clear to me that the Church aware that, from time-to-time, it will have its expressed in joy to now have a shepherd again. oughly enjoyed being with them. was my first love. I remember my parish being the crosses as well,” he said. “I apologised to her for “Between cards, emails, text and enormous “With the university, it was mixed. There was my birth of my vocation.” raining on her parade but I think it was of great amounts of good wishes, I was equally encouraged home and my family.There first reaction was joy and Challenges that he has faced during his ministry consolation to her that my ordination was on St by the goodwill of the people. The bishops also have I said to them they were too eager that I was leaving! include the realisation that when priests are very Joseph’s day as my late father was called Joseph. been so welcoming, and the priests themselves. Behind that was a sadness, but the long-established young they want to do everything very quickly “I was born into a family knowing that you are “And the people! It struck me that that so many friendships you make go forward with you.” ‘and we can focus on the things that we like rather called to love God, to love others, to love the of them have said that ‘when my mother was than serving the wider picture.’ Church and I always asked God what he wanted dying,’ ‘when my father was not well…’ or ‘when Experience “When I look back on that I accept that you make me to do with my life.” my baby was in the hospital…” he said. “So many Bishop Keenan comes from the microcosm of uni- mistakes when you are young,” he said. “In some The new bishop was inspired by his parents, memories for them are in fact part and parcel of versity life to Paisley Diocese, and brings with him respects when we look back we wish we were born old. especially his father who worked tirelessly as a the day or the week of a priest. That is who we are, 14 years of experience in building the chaplaincy “Yet people are very understanding and the newsagent to support his family yet was ‘a very but it has touched their lives in a way that has into a thriving Catholic community which reaches Church needs the vibrancy of young priests.” happy man who loved his children and always remained with them for years. It made me realise out beyond student life. Among his most precious Bishop Keenan spoke to the SCO before Arch- encouraged them.’ that it’s the smallest of acts of kindness that can memories of his time as chaplain include the many bishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow named his “The way I am as a priest is so similar to the way actually be the rock of people’s Faith for decades. pilgrimages he made with his congregation, such as replacement at Glasgow University, Fr Ross my dad was with me,” he said. “I am serving the “We need to be so close to people in the joys and pilgrimages to World Youth Day in Cologne and Campbell. At that time the Bishop-elect was jug- people with the store of my dad’s love.” sorrows of their lives. That’s what makes the Faith Madrid and, most recently, Rio. gling preparations to become Bishop of Paisley It was his father who, as a teenage working in a rock solid over time. Pope Francis spoke about that “These offered a chance to get away together, to with ongoing work at the chaplaincy to hand silversmith’s, organised for the ordination chalice in the Joy of the Gospel: ‘True man knows how to get out of the office, and just spend time with the everything over in ‘good order.’ “I have been told for a cousin who was ‘as close as a brother’ who give priority to time over space.’” students,” he said. that I need to show the ropes to my successor but went on to become a Salesian priest. At the time of The new bishop was also surprised by the num- He also prizes being present with the students in first I have to find the ropes,” he said in jest. crafting the vessel, Joseph Keenan had no idea it ber of people he knows already who live in Pais- the TV room on the night of the election of Pope would become the chalice his son, Bishop Keenan, ley Diocese. Francis and the everyday, day-to-day moments of I In next week’s SCO, full report of Bishop would take as his own ordination chalice, as the “As a priest you get to meet and know a large life at Turnbull Hall such as working with the sis- Keenan’s Episcopal ordination with photographs. year he was to become a priest his father’s cousin number of people, but I was genuinely surprised ter who established the children’s Liturgy that died. at how many of the good people and good friends brought families into the chaplaincy. I [email protected] Sr Marie Tighe for Lent: The Abracadabra God

You stretch out your hand and Afghanistan than he weeps for save me. Your hand will do all the soldiers who have died in things for me. Your love O Lord the conflict, and their relatives is eternal. who are bereaved. Psalm 137:8, 9 At times we may feel overwhelmed by the needs around THE class of 5-year-olds sat us, or the images of famine we spellbound as I recounted see every day on our televi- The School of Education wishes to the story of how Jesus fell sions. How we long for an abra- asleep during the storm at cadabra-god who will wave a congratulate Fr John Keenan on his sea. As I reached the climax magic wand and sort it all out. of the story where Jesus people of Athens declared that Jesus refused to perform stretched out His hands over God is not far from any of us magic over the stones in the appointment as Bishop of Paisley and to the raging sea, I stretched because it is in Him that we live desert. The night before He out my hands and made a and move and have our being. died He took bread and gave us wish him every success and happiness dramatic pause. Before I When I was a child, nobody the gift of His very self that our could say the words: “Peace asked me to look for God in the stony hearts might be changed be still,” Tony who could darkest depths of my own being. by his love into hearts of flesh. in his new ministry to the priests and hardly contain himself inter- Very often like Jacob we wrestle He promised to send his Holy rupted me. “Abracadabra,” with God and are unaware of Spirit who will work in and people of the Diocese of Paisley. he exploded. Since that day God’s presence in our strug- through us. “I shall ask the when Tony broke the spell I gling. In moments of enlighten- Father and He will give you have often caught myself out ment we may say as Jacob said: another Advocate to be with www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education expecting an abracadabra- “ I have seen God face-to-face you forever,.. you know Him, god to come to my aid, or to and I have survived.” Or as he because He is with you, He is make haste to help my said at Bethel: “This is a holy in you.’ (John 14:16, 17) friends. place. God is in this place and I Maybe He is inviting us to When I was a child in pri- did not know it!” allow the most powerful form mary school I was taught that We may glimpse God in the of ‘magic’ to be at work within God knows everything; He is smile of a child; in the joy of a us—the magic of love. God can everywhere and He can do any- meal shared with friends; in the and will feed the hungry if we thing. According to my teacher love we receive or give to one allow the Holy Spirit, the Spirit God seemed to be an interfering another. We may see him in the of Love to change our selfish outsider who was more or less pain and suffering of our trou- hearts both as individuals, and everywhere. He knew all the bled world, not as a magician as a world community. Then we things I got up to; especially my but as a grieving father who will reach out to our brothers misdemeanours. He was very weeps for the pain his children and sisters and share our bread powerful, and like Tony, I inflict on each other. with them. As we pray for believed that he could perform In a story told by a Rabbi, we peace in our world, with the the odd magical trick or two if hear that God wept after the Spirit of Love in our hearts we one used the right manipulative Israelites had passed dry shod can pray: “Let there be peace on formula or behaviour. through the Red Sea. When earth and let it begin with me!” The God Scripture reveals to asked why he wept God said: us is not a magician whose “I’m weeping for my children, “Glory be to Him whose power omnipotence, omniscience the Egyptians who were working in us can do infinitely omnipresence and incredible drowned in the waters.” This more than we can ever ask or love can be cursorily dismissed same God must weep no less imagine” by a child. Paul, speaking to the for the victims of war in Ephesians 3:20 WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LETTERS 9

LETTER OF THE WEEK PICTURE OF THE WEEK Parliamentary commitee objects to SCO report

AS THE Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Public Petitions Committee I am writing to express my disappointment at the article that appeared both online and in the printed edition of your publication on February 21 2014. The Public Petitions Committee upholds the right to free speech and considers all admissible petitions without fear or favour. It is simply not the case that this petition went unchallenged. A full transcript of this discussion is available and I would invite all those interested in this debate to read the exchange for themselves. In line with usual practice, the Public Petitions Committee invited the petitioners to Parliament to speak to their petition. The petitioners were challenged on what they were looking for and why. Following that discussion, the Committee decided to seek views from various bodies, including the Scottish Government and the Scottish Catholic Education Service as well as the Church of Scotland Education Committee. As convener of the Public Petitions Committee I take immense pride in the fact that the committee is accessible to ALL of those who wish to petition the Committee regardless of colour, race, age, location or indeed religion. The Public Petitions Committee provides a platform for ordinary Scotland’s political party Leaders came together recently to support SCIAF’s Wee Box, Big Change Lenten campaign. Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie, Labour leader Johann Lamont, people across Scotland to bring the issues First Minister and SNP leader Alex Samond and Conservative leader Ruth Davidson lined up outside the Scottish Parliamnet building in Edinburgh to pledge their support for the charity which matter to them to their Parliament. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Since it was established in 1999 the Committee has considered petitions on a range of subjects and will continue to provide a forum for debate. The committee is Beware the rejection of Introducing someone to due to consider this petition again at our fundamental teaching Christ is not difficult meeting on March 18, 2014 at which time we will consider the evidence received and GERALD Warner’s recent SCO article I was Baptised and joined fully the ESTABLISHED IN 1885 decide what action to take on the petition. exposes the sobering reality of the rejection Catholic Church two years ago this Easter David Stewart of fundamental teachings by many and I am still as amazed and fulfilled by CONVENER, PUBLIC PETITIONS COMMITTEE self-declared Catholics. It is indeed ‘a the wonderful gift we all have and receive chronicle of mass apostasy.’ in Baptism. I am also, as so many, filled I EDITOR’S NOTE: The aforementioned report Bishop Davies of Shrewsbury says: “We with a strong desire that many more fully quotes Church spokesmen faulting the com- have to confess that the situation within the come to understand this gift we are all so mittee for not questioning the anti-Catholic Catholic community often differs little lucky to have in our lives and, as such, am rhetoric in the original petition, which the from [the] disturbing patterns within proud to be a part of the Saint Vincent de Managing expectations Scottish Government itself says has no society as a whole.” Paul society starting in my own church. merit. The SCO stands by that report. In the Way of the Cross in 2005, My own interest in Christ was in fact HE Episcopal election of Bishop John Keenan of Paisley Cardinal Ratzinger exclaimed: “Lord, often stirred by a Jehovah witness and I choose this week was indeed a great day—not only for the dio- G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style requirements your Church seems like a boat about to and was led to my own Faith in the cese, but also for Scotland. Bishop Keenan’s appointment capsize… And in your field we see more Catholic Church where I was supported restores the number of sitting bishops in Scotland to seven. G Letters are solely reader opinion and views expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO reeds than wheat.” and welcomed by fellow parishioners as The only diocese without a sitting bishop now is Mother- G If you would like to share your opinion, send your By contrast, Pope Francis said last year: well as Canon Keegan’s. I was and well, and Galloway also awaits an appointment as Bishop John Cun- correspondence to the below. “I dare to say that the Church has never continue to be very lucky to have been ningham tended his resignation last year as required by canon law G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide been as well as it is today.” introduced to and come to know our Lord when he turned 75. your full name, address, and phone number or your Peter McEnerny T Jesus Christ. I hope and pray that I too can The Bishops’Conference of Scotland can tackle 2014 with renewed letter will not be used GLASGOW introduce people to Christ. strength, for their clergy and their parishioners need them. However, Sometimes when we say we wish others last week, as Pope Francis’ Papacy reached the one year mark, the to share in our Faith we imagine a very Holy Father reminded us all of the dangers of putting humans—even Raison d'etre of our schools warp and weft of our lives; in our homes, difficult task, but I would love my example anointed and ordained men and women—on pedestals. If the Holy must remain to be Catholic our schools, everywhere. to be an inspiration to others that all that is Father feels the need to state that he is ‘superman,’ then we must be It is beneficial in an increasingly required is a simple introduction. careful to look for simply good leadership, not superhuman strength, THE decreasing numbers of young people multicultural society, for pupils in Catholic Introduce someone to Christ in any way from the leaders within our Church here in Scotland. who practice their Catholic Faith is a schools, to learn of other faith traditions. It you can or know how using the gifts that Our Church has much to offer, and its help and guidance are needed concern for all of us, and to say, as is also necessary for young people, you have and he will do the rest of the even more in light of the secularisation of our society. Ultimately, Professor Finn (SCO March 7) reportedly particularly in senior school, to learn what work himself. It’s easy to think of Christ as however, lay Catholics must also play their part in living the Faith said with regard to the issue that ‘the the Catholic Church actually teaches and, someone removed from our world or and supporting their parishes, clergy and Church if we want to keep school IS the church’ is just not an answer more importantly, why these truths are modern society but this could not be the faith alive for the generations to come. to the dilemma, for young people held. Hopefully, the programme for further from the truth. Pope Benedict XVI obviously leave school behind them. What schools—This is Our Faith—will address said every young person should accept the ome people are born cynics. It is often difficult in our jaded then? such needs. hand of friendship offered by Christ and it world to have faith: Faith in the justice system, faith in your fel- Engaging a new generation so that their Catholic schools are attractive to many shall be a rewarding relationship that you low man and Faith in the Catholic definition of the word. faith is alive and necessary—to them is not because of academic excellence and good will never regret. All I believe we must do SNo doubt there will be some who will never be satisfied by an inde- just the responsibility of teachers and discipline. as a Church, as a parish and as individuals pendent inquiry into the Scottish Church’s handing of abuse reports. schools, although they can play a vital role, This is all well and good. But it is vital is find absolutely any way we can to They have made up their minds from the onset that any such venture but of parents, clergy and the church itself. that in trying to demonstrate that Catholic continue to introduce people to Christ and is simply a PR stunt, an exercise in futility, shutting the stable door The shift in our society to a secular schools are politically correct in every way, allow him to do the rest himself. once the horse has bolted… identity, relentlessly promotes the glamour we do not become defensive about the very We are lucky, lucky people to have the They, however, are not the ones who are going to benefit from the of material acquisition of every kind and is reason for their existence. One can ‘protest friendship, communion and love we have in McLellan Commission. a hard act with which to compete. So it too much.’ the special gift we have received in our If the Very Reverend Dr Andrew McLellan and his 11 commis- must not be more of the same that is on It must be a difficult balancing act to Faith. We must never hide our light under a sioners find anything the Church can learn from—in addition to the offer. maintain a Catholic ethos in a school bushel but to do all and everything we can to stringent safeguarding procedures that have been in place now for At a time where it is glaringly obvious irrespective of the percentage of children or introduce people to Christ be that directly or some time since the historic cases reported—then the commission that young people and adults alike are teachers who is not Catholic. Professor indirectly through words or actions however will have succeeded. entranced by magic and fantasy, it seems Finn claims that no matter the percentage, we can. In the words of Francis of Asissi: Catholic teaching on sexual relationships promotes modestly, there has been a neglect of acknowledging the school is no less Catholic. I hope that is “Evangelise the world every way you can, chastity, monogamy within marriage and indeed celibacy within reli- in our Faith, the essential element... the so. After all,the raison d’etre of the occasionally using words.” gious life. Nowhere in Catholic doctrine does it say, however, that supernatural; the very mysteries of our Catholic school is to be just that: Catholic. Jack sex is too shameful to talk about openly and frankly with our young faith which gift us so many beliefs and Nancy Clusker PARISHIONER ST MARGARET'S people. Perhaps this is most important area in which we need trans- practices that can slip naturally into the EDINBURGH CATHEDERAL, AYR parency. WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 Meet the challenges of the Faith today Trying times for the Church in Scotland could also be looked upon as an opportunity for renewal

Scottish society some headlines in I think too, there is an historic Scotland’s national secular press must opportunity to look at the model of have made depressing reading. how our priests and bishops operate in Earlier in the year Scotland was the communities that they serve. I’d finally told by an independent com- like to see them renting local council mission of experts in the field what us accommodation and thus live and Catholics have always known; that work within their local neighbour- Catholic schools are not a cause of hoods. If their many years of studies as sectarianism. In the last week or so it’s they trained for the priesthood could been revealed also that the Church’s also encompass a social qualification veto on the appointment of teachers to that would lend itself to work outwith some posts is under scrutiny again. We the ecclesiastical then so much the bet- also learned on Monday, from the emi- ter. It would make them better men and nent historian, Professor Tom Devine, allow us to keep an eye on them if they BY KEVIN McKENNA that among faith groups, Catholics are are feeling lonely or depressed. more likely to vote for independence The Church has already begun a than others. wide-ranging consultation process N THEIR ongoing struggle to about all of this and I hope that one exclude the Catholic Faith from erhaps more important of all, it other message comes over loud and the life of the nation the voice of was revealed that many Catholic clear to our leaders during it. These Scotland’s atheist establishment parishes in Glasgow may have to churches and the land upon which each year gets louder and more Pclose owing to the scarcity of priests they were built belong to the Catholic strident. Feeding on the abuse scandal to service them. people and also to some of our non- within our own Church, they see an So it would appear then that, even in Catholic neighbours who helped us. historicI opportunity to expunge all the midst of a national debate about the the land and the buildings which sit on more than £1m each on the misery of The money to buy the land and pur- traces of the Faith in Scotland. most important decision the Scottish it a new lease of life by pressing them these men by taking their housing ben- chase the materials came directly from Certainly, their cause has been made people will ever make about its future, into service for the poor and the vul- efit from them for rent and lodgings. the pockets of our ancestors. In many easier by the circumstances surround- what happens in the Catholic Church, nerable in our midst. I’ve seen several Effectively, the state pays a couple of cases it was everything that they had. ing the resignation of Cardinal Keith for good or ill, is still important. former churches turned into modern slum landlords to keep our most unde- O’Brien last year and the attitude of I’ve had my say elsewhere about apartments or nightclubs. Wouldn’t it sirable brothers away from our eyes. o decision should be made on many since then. Too many of our some of the reasons why the Church be wonderful if our local church, There are places like this all over the future of our churches and people remain in denial about the cri- in the west of Scotland has been instead of being sold off to a property Scotland. If some of the churches, which parishes until every Catholic in sis that has engulfed our Church. Even brought to this place where there are developer could provide accommoda- may be deemed surplus to requirements theN archdiocese of Glasgow has had to mention the word ‘crisis’ is to be currently only two trainees for the tion and respite to homeless people or in the archdiocesan re-organisation, the opportunity to make his or her accused of betrayal and disloyalty. priesthood and where the buildings, those who have reached half-time in could be re-constituted as proper accom- views known—and that includes those Some have seemed more eager to fixtures and fittings are about to face their lives three goals down? modation for these men then that alone whose attendance at the sacraments blacken the character of Catherine the ecclesiastical equivalent of the Many of us were horrified at the would be equal in holiness and mercy to is… well, haphazard. Their parents, Deveney, the Catholic journalist who Beeching cuts. I feel also though, that story that appeared earlier this month all the sacraments that were ever previ- grandparents and great grandparents broke the Cardinal O’Brien story, than this grave challenge also presents a about Glasgow’s Bellgrove Hotel ously performed in them. They could have already purchased for them the to seek answers. rare opportunity for renewal of the (above), in the east end of the city. also provide refuges for vulnerable right to have a say. And every decision For those though, that can separate church if our leaders would simply This place, the existence of which women or for women with problem made by the archdiocese on the future the Divine Faith from the human recognise it and act radically and with shames us all, provides a roof for 150 pregnancies who are being urged by oth- of our parishes must be made in accor- beings who administer it, the values of boldness. homeless men, but in a state of such ers to kill their unborn children. I’m sure dance with our wishes. Catholicism remain important to our If we do need to lose many of our unspeakable squalor that you would- local authorities could match the initia- country. And for those who claim that parishes then it would make sense to n’t keep a stray animal in it. Two of tive by providing the funding required I Kevin McKenna is currently a Catholicism is irrelevant in modern me that we seriously consider giving the city’s property developers make for employing sufficient care staff. columnist for the Sunday Observer.

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AT THE moment, there can some ways transform our world. That Jesus was talking to the understanding. Mostly, you and I towards new life. This inevitably only be hints, guesses and to a It was a momentary shift of per- woman at all surprised His have our own perception of the means a certain amount of dying. greater or lesser extent, some spective but one that would friends. That in the short time they truth and we stick to it fairly Perhaps there are prejudices in informed speculation about Fr Eddie change that way we live our lives. had been absent, she seemed to rigidly. But is it the truth? our own lives that need to be the fate of the Malaysian air- In this third week of Lent, the have gained His trust and respect The Gospel today calls for a addressed. We may need to change liner which has disappeared in McGhee very familiar story of Jesus and surprised them even more. In this change in perspective. How much perspectives fairly radically. We the most mysterious of cir- His encounter with the woman at one small incident, Jesus chal- do we know about Islam? There may need to let prejudice wither cumstances. the destruction of the Twin Tow- the well offers us a challenge to lenges the accepted norms of are many Mosques in Scotland. and die so that there is room in our Initially, it was feared that the ers in New York, now simply change our perspectives. We are social interaction. He challenges How many of us have ever visited lives for new ideas and a new plane had crashed. As details known as 9/11. I had just come invited to review the way that we the traditional distrust between one or tried to learn something sense of commitment to flourish. began to emerge with a lack of back from Prestwick Airport, look at the very ordinary stuff of opposing groups. He challenges about one of the world’s great Jesus provides more questions hard evidence to the contrary, leaving my friend Keith Hardless life. To all intents and purposes the Samaritan woman to change religious groupings? Do we sim- for us than He does answers. He hijacking became another of the to begin his journey to London this is a simple story. Jesus asks her perspective and His own ply believe the media perspective? also provides positive guidance. suspects. The homes of the pilots and then back to Guyana. Head- for a drink. The woman that He friends to change theirs. He did There is a Jewish community in As He is embarked on His own have now been searched leading lining the television news when I asks is a Samaritan. It may be dif- this by simple dialogue. He spoke Scotland. How many of us have personal journey to Jerusalem—a to some kind of conspiracy theory. got home, was the initial report ficult for us to understand the to the woman, listened to her and interacted with that community? journey that will bring Him All of the high technology at our that a plane had flown into one of complexity of Jewish/Samaritan treated her with respect and cour- Probably few enough of us. Yet, if through death to new life—we are disposal, radar, satellites, sophisti- the towers. As I watched the interaction of 2000 years ago but tesy. At the same time, He was we are to understand our own invited to join Him. All we have cated telecommunications, have reporting, all that was evident was there are many parallels in our able to challenge her about the Faith, an understanding of to lose on this journey is that failed to come up with an answer. the smoke from the tower that had own lives and times. reality of her life. The starting Judaism would seem to be almost which has burdened and cluttered Meanwhile the families of 250 been hit. The speculation initially Since the incident at the Twin point then as now is always essential. There are over 30,000 our lives, that which has often dis- people are left wondering what was that this had been a tragic Towers, there has been a very respect and courtesy. members of the Sikh community torted our perception. We can has happened to their loved ones. accident. For those of us watching uneasy relationship between the The world that we live in today in Scotland. What do we know of afford to lose these particular bur- For them, this is not some inter- the news at that time there came West and the world of Islam. If is hardly a world united. It is their faith tradition? dens. No one can make the jour- estingly speculative exercise, this the moment of complete disbelief there was lack of understanding divided by a multiplicity of reli- The Gospel this week asks diffi- ney for us, it is our personal is intensely personal and highly as we watched a second plane hit and suspicion before, it multiplied gions each one professing to offer cult questions of us. It reminds us choice. We are into the third week stressful. It will take one tiny the towers. In that instant we out of all proportion. There is a lack the truth. It is divided by wealth that discipleship is not for the faint of Lent. There is still time to com- piece of information to unlock the knew that we were not dealing of trust today that is often acute. and poverty. It is divided by eth- hearted. This is more than obvious mit to the journey. mystery. Meanwhile, we wait. with an accident but we were wit- A similar lack of trust existed nicity. It is a world, above all in the Gospel story. The whole sea- How well all of us remember nessing a moment that would in between Jews and Samaritans. divided by lack of respect and son of Lent is about a movement I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 11 Why newspapers are feeling hard pressed

bined at an average 63,796 copies per day. While Dundee’s Courier at 50,539, outsells both individually. Interestingly Courier sales, though down have dropped by just 5.1 per cent and sales of Dundee’s Evening Telegraph have fallen by only 4.8 per cent, dramatically different rates from the 15.7 per cent fall in sales of Glasgow’s Evening Times and the 14 per cent fall in Edinburgh’s Evening News the media world with a wake rules don’t apply. The front BY PETER circulation. of failure and collapse follow- page is cleared and a matter, ing behind them. Rather than which is likely to be of little KEARNEY hy have newspapers providing readers with infor- interest to that newspapers in the central belt mation that they want, presented readers, most of whom are not W Leo Palm, who was sent to AST month, the failed so badly to in a way they would like to read Catholics, gets top billing. IRE investigate the statue by the Audit Bureau of retainW readers in comparison it, too many media executives The irony—which was not D I Bishop of Liege, said. Circulation pub- with other parts of Scotland or serve up stories which pander to lost on a number of journalists N The owners of the statue lished its newspaper even other parts of the world? their own prejudices and seek to I spoke to—is that the fall in have refused to allow it to be circulation figures, There are many theories which obtain the affirmation of their Mass attendance and clergy removed for further examina- which measure sales of national, would probably require a col- colleagues elsewhere in the which has occasioned this con- tion, saying ‘she is fine where regional and local newspapers. umn of their own to explain. media, rather than the altogether sultation, doesn’t come close to An SCO diary she is.’ LThe huge fall in circulation of so While many titles, particu- more important approval of their the near catastrophic collapse Please let the SCO know if many well known Scottish titles larly in the US have begun to hard pressed readers. in newspaper sales, particularly A ‘GLOWING’ statue of the there are any glowing statues (above right) was remarkable. In make use of digital paywalls to for the title concerned. Virgin Mary, has brought in your area! some cases sales have dropped generate revenue and provide nly last week a national Had the newspaper con- hundreds of pilgrims flocking GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG by as much as 16 per cent in 12 electronic versions of their newspaper, currently on cerned contacted the Church to a house in a small town in months. For Scottish editors and product, the industry in Scot- a spiral of decline, and asked for help in produc- southern Belgium. newspaper staff, the statistics land has been slow to do so. choseO as its front page story a ing an analysis of the chal- Police in Jalhay have been AMONG his many traits, made pretty depressing reading. Strangely however, those report that some parishes in lenges facing the archdiocese forced to post guards around Pope Francis (below) is well- The Scotsman newspaper who managed and edited our Glasgow may have to close. in matching provision with a pavilion erected by the known as a brilliant professor. only sold an average 29,452 national press over the past 20 The story got the banner head- resources an interesting story retired owners of what is But a new book has revealed copies per day between July years of precipitate decline, line treatment and was accom- may have emerged. A map being referred to as ‘the mys- his extensive ties to teaching and December last year down show little evidence of culpa- panied by a huge photograph showing the Catholic popula- terious glowing Virgin.’ and education. six per cent on the average sale bility or contrition. In recent of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia. tion across the city, the loca- On one day this week Teaching is a normal part between January and June last years, the public and politi- Yet reading the story, it could tion of present parishes and the alone, 500 people visited the of the Jesuit vocation, and the year. The Herald, whose aver- cians have, quite rightly, criti- probably be summed up as; impact of clergy projections house in the normally quiet future Pope started out teach- age 37,939 sale between July cised bankers who have ‘Catholic Church consults on would have been both interest- town to see the statue (above), ing high school literature and and December last year was presided over catastrophic parish provision in Glasgow.’ ing and informative. which witnesses claim emits a psychology right after he got 9.8 per cent down on 12 company losses, lost their jobs Not exactly an earth shattering Nowadays this sort of dull glow in the dark. his degree in philosophy. months previously. and shortly after popped up as revelation and in fact some- informed analysis tends only But local Catholic authori- Then, after getting his theol- Both titles have relatively banking consultants or execu- thing that virtually every other to happen on the day after the ties, who have sent clergymen ogy degree, he continued recently been re-classified from tives elsewhere. There seems denomination and faith group budget, where our press often to investigate, remain cau- teaching, this time theology national to regional at the to be a revolving golden door in Scotland is doing. rises wonderfully to the chal- tious about claiming for defi- and philosophy, and served as request of their publishers an somewhere, which allows In fact if you substitute the lenge of explaining complex nite whether there is a natural a rector of a major seminary embarrassing diminution of failed executives to enter with words ‘Catholic Church’ and details in a clear and compre- or religious explanation for in Buenos Aires. their once proud profiles, which their golden goodbyes, in the ‘parish’ for ‘council’ and hensive way to readers. Sadly, the statue’s luminescence. The Pope’s experience and in the case of the Scotsman was form of huge bonuses from ‘school’ the same story could doing the same for the Church, The phenomenon was first insight inspired him to always selling 100,000 copies a day as one bank and emerge, often be used to describe how Local its life and challenges, has noticed in the middle of Janu- encourage educators and recently as 2000. with a golden ‘hello’ at the Authorities are almost con- never been a strong point for ary and has gradually teachers. And now a new It may surprise many people helm of another. stantly assessing school provi- the Scottish press. attracted growing crowds. book, released this month, to know, that Aberdeen’s Press I’ve noticed the same phe- sion and closing or Local media report that some compiles the reflections, & Journal now sells almost as nomena at work with newspa- amalgamating premises. I Peter Kearney is the director of those visiting the statue messages and talks he gave many copies as both The Her- per executives and editors. Where the Catholic Church of the Scottish Catholic Media claim to have been cured to teachers and educators ald and The Scotsman com- Many of whom move around is concerned however, normal Office of ailments. in Argentina between 2008 The statue, which is about a and 2011. foot high, represents the Vir- The book, Education for gin of Banneux, from the Choosing Life, is being pub- Debate can have us singing from the same hymnsheet name of a nearby village lished in English by Ignatius where a young girl was said Press. It shows how the Pope RECENTLY an interesting By James MacMillan When I established Musica skewed, prejudiced and tired. to have witnessed an appear- sees education as ‘an act of and unexpected article Sacra Scotland last year we The Church can close in on ance by the Virgin in 1933. hope’ and how faith and the appeared intThe Scotsman received a message of encour- itself and become too settled, The town has since become a Christian vision of humanity ‘Row over Catholic music mitment of parish musicians agement from the Pontifical as Pope Francis has fore- pilgrim destination in Belgium, fuel that hope. takes a dramatic turn,’ and clergy in Scotland, and Council for New Evangelisa- warned. We need fresh per- although Catholic authorities He also expresses the need which highlighted what the their willingness to serve God tion in the Vatican. They see spectives. A closed shop, with from the Banneux sanctuary for passion and creativity as journalist Ken Walton through music in the Liturgy, the issue of Liturgical music as no membership procedures and are expressing caution about added weapons against the described as a ‘musical regardless of the limited being intrinsic to the New public transparency does no the ‘glowing’ Virgin. spirit of the ‘mundane’ that’s stramash going on within resources available. Evangelisation, helping us one any good. “It’s certain that something seeking to numb, distract or the Roman Catholic Church Nevertheless there are vast reach out to the lapsed and oth- In England and the US, new is going on but I can’t tell you discourage our youth. in Scotland!’ The article was areas of expertise, repertoire, ers in the wider community. bishops are moving to open whether there is a natural or a A crucial purchase for any surprisingly perceptive, and goodwill that remain Pope Francis himself, in line up the jaded committee miraculous explanation,” Fr Catholic teachers in your life. especially since it was writ- untapped in Scotland. There are with Pope Emeritus Benedict, procedures, which have begun ten by someone who is not a gifts waiting to be discovered sees the need for further to look like private and self- Catholic. He seemed to by the Church. There are many formation of the Faithful, protective cabals. understand the issues. individuals who are waiting for including how we sing our It would be wrong to see this It is not often that the secular a better forum to serve the prayers as Catholics. current discussion as divisive media turn to this topic. Their Church through music. There Until now some dedicated and unpleasant. We are now coverage of Catholic matters are talented professional and people have promoted singing having a lively and robust can be a bit predictable, always amateur musicians with a and community music making debate on something that is looking for scandal and contro- knowledge of the beauty of the in our churches. This is to be important. versy. It was a bit of a jolt then Church’s heritage ready to be commended, but it should be A healthy plurality is a good to see a different line of enquiry. brought on board. complemented by a broader thing. Those who have been Since I was mentioned in the Conversations with young and more rigorous formation, left out so far feel hurt, but article and quoted, it might be Catholics, the future of the such as was provided recently simple steps can now be taken worth revisiting some of the Church are interesting. They by the Musica Sacra Scotland to heal wounds, restore unity points made for a Scottish have a perspective on the living conference in November. and widen input. Catholic readership. traditions of the Church It would be a shame if things It is important to acknowl- unclouded by the wrangles over became stale. Long held, well- I James MacMillan is the director edge the hard work and com- Liturgical style in recent decades. meant positions can become of Musica Sacra Scotland WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 ST MARGARET’S HOSPICE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER MARCH 21 2014 MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SPUC SCOTLAND 13

How can you make a real difference this Lent? ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND HOSPICE outlines the services it provides and how you can help support its work

HE focus of Almsgiving through self- port—known as the Caritas Psychosocial Serv- hospice receives part of its funding from the local Lawyer Austin Lafferty (inset left) is doing his part to support the work of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice sacrifice is strong during Lent. There- ice—includes, an art therapist, psychotherapist, health board and must also raise over £2 million (main) by running in this year’s Belfast Marathon in May. fore, Lent is a good time of year for counsellor and social worker. Art therapy has been each year to meet these costs—this equates to You don’t need to go to those lengths though, why not thinking about charity. And where does proven to aid the reduction of pain experience, approximately £30,000 every week, which is just take part in one of the many fundraising events held charity begin? Usually at home, and depression, stress and anxiety in people experi- over £4000 per day or £178 every hour. annually by the hospice or take part in its new lottery? often it extends to international aid, either for encing loss and grief—many of the more common Many of the hospice supporters are family and developing countries or disasters. symptoms within a specialist palliative care set- friends of those who have received care in the hos- TThe world is now a much smaller place as the ting. Art therapy sessions are now provided within pice and wish to support the continuation of the entertainment throughout the afternoon. This is a result of the internet, media and immediacy of the hospice and include one-to-one sessions and hospice services to others who are in need of the lovely event for the ladies. Tickets are £40, again social media. We know the news as it is happening. open art therapy groups twice weekly within the care provided. available individually or in tables of up to 10. We can read or view live reporting. We are in touch Edwina Bradley Day Hospice. Access to art ther- The hospice also receives support from Charita- The Midnight Walk has just been confirmed for with those who are in greatest need—through apy offers people an alternative therapeutic ble Trusts, which give excellent support in the Saturday September 6, 2014. Taking the same our televisions and computers, ipads and mobile approach to formal counselling. funding of new equipment, services or on-going route as last year, a 5km walk along the A82 from telephones. And we respond by giving. Although grief and bereavement are natural general running costs. Legacies are a wonderful Great Western Retail Park, this is a really fun event We often do not know the people we support processes, some people will experience difficulty gift to the Hospice—giving a lasting gift to charity for females—aged 10 years and over—which with our time and our funds, but in giving we make is a special way to be remembered. includes entertainment before the walk and a bar- Being pro-active in delivering pro-life mes in adapting to a new state of being and will require sage a difference to the lives of those who need us most the support of those outwith their social network, Many people undertake fundraising events to beque afterwards. The hospice also requires vol- —those who are vulnerable and in need of care. family and friends. In addition, some will require raise funds for the hospice. As a solicitor, and also unteers for stewarding and helping on the , education officer for , gives us an insight into the Education 4Life programme “Caritas Christi Urget Nos”—“The Love of more specialist interventions including access to in his private life, Austin Lafferty has had experi- night—male and female—so would be delighted LEONARA BLACKHALL SPUC SCOTLAND Christ urges us on.” The motto of St Margaret of bereavement and psychological support. ence of life limiting illness, death and bereave- to hear from you. Scotland Hospice, which is inscribed on the Hos- More recently, an experiential group for patients ment. Austin has been moved by the care provided This year’s annual ball will be a star studded HIS week we decided to open the doors Philosophical Advanced Higher classes; it’s very several times throughout one academic year. Our SPUC Scotland’s Education4Life programme aims to go pice Crest. It is also the motto of the Sisters of within the specialist palliative care centre, St by those whose work and mission is to look after affair—based on the Oscars. This will be a night to Education4Life to give you an much about working with the needs of the indi- work also means that a relationship can be built into classrooms and provide students from Primary 7 to Sixth Year with the scientific and legal facts on issues Charity, who opened the Hospice in Clydebank in Joseph’s Ward, has been developed utilising a people who are desperately ill, and nearing the end of glamour, sophistication and perhaps a few insight into our education work in vidual school and class. between the schools and the wider pro-life move- such as sexual health, abortion and euthanasia 1950, as a response to a need for care and support combination of creative and psychological thera- of life. Medical and nursing expertise are mixed awards! We are delighted to announce the ball will schools, which is a vital part of our ment and creates a link for pupils to be able con- for those with a life-limiting illness who were at pies such as art therapy, psychodrama, mindfulness with genuine care, compassion, love and consider- be held at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow on Satur- work at SPUC Scotland. Leonora Which year groups do you speak to? tinue with pro-life activities after they’ve left school. the end of life. based stress reduction, cognitive behavioural ther- ation, making the period of stay in the hospice as day October 4, 2014. Blackhall, education officer, talks about the work I speak to all year groups, from Primary 7 to Sixth St Margaret of Scotland is the first hospice to apy and psychoeducation. This group has been comfortable and dignified as possible for each St Margaret of Scotland Hospice launched its that she does in schools. Year. The talks can be given to any year group, but What is the response from the pupils? Why do you think this education work is have opened in Scotland. A registered charity that developed for palliative care patients as it is a patient. This care is also a source of relief, support Hospice Lottery last May—a monthly subscription of course our trained speakers are able to tailor each We usually have a very positive response from important? THow long has Education4Life existed and how depends very much on the generous giving of uniquely powerful process which can facilitate per- and encouragement for family and friends. In order of £5 helps the hospice to generate a regular source talk to cater for the age group they are speaking to. pupils. There can obviously be differences of opin- As we know, the opinions of school-aged youths groups, organisations, businesses and individuals. sonal growth and healing. The rationale for con- to support St Margaret of Scotland Hospice in of much needed funds. With 14 guaranteed prizes long have you been the education officer? The talks are popular with all year groups, but major- ions between pupils and myself, but they always are heavily influenced and shaped by the media The Hospice is also the largest in Scotland, with sidering this model of group work is, learning more Clydebank, Austin is taking on the 26.2 miles of totalling £2500 each month, the top prize of £2000 SPUC Scotland has always had an education wing, ity of talks happen in Fourth Year where issues sur- enjoy having an opportunity to share their opin- and their peers. There is a great deal of misinfor- 58 in-patient beds—St Joseph’s Ward has 30 beds effectively via moment-to-moment experience. the Belfast Marathon on May 5, 2014—in his has been a great amount for each of the winners. but Education4Life was officially founded in 2007. rounding relationships and abortion are taught. We ions, ask questions and debate with an outside mation given when it comes to issues such as sex- for patients receiving palliative care and the Mary This therapeutic process can enable patients to trademark Batman t-shirt. For further information regarding joining the Hos- I have been the education officer for four years work hard at catering the education work for the spe- speaker on these issues. ual health, abortion and euthanasia, so it is vital Aikenhead Centre has 28 beds for frail elderly with meaningfully reflect upon and take ownership of pice Lottery, please email [email protected] or now and very much enjoy having the opportunity cific needs of the school; some schools will invite that that students hear the scientific and legal facts complex medical, nursing and end of life needs. the lives they have chosen and the possibilities that he hospice organises a variety of fundraising telephone: 0141 435 7018. to speak about these subjects to school pupils me to speak to a year group at a time and others pre- Is there much pro-life activity in schools in on these issues, which are presented in an impas- In addition to in-patient care, the Hospice pro- are still available to them until the end of their events throughout the year, which appeal to We all have an opportunity during Lent to make a across Scotland. It’s an extremely important part fer the talks to be done in a classroom situation, Scotland? sioned way through our Education4Life provides a range of day services including comple- lives. The group aims to improve the quality of life many people within the local communities difference through our own self-sacrifice, either in of our work through which we aim to build a cul- because some pupils feel more at ease voicing their We know of several schools in Glasgow and Ren- gramme. Our work also gives pro-life students the mentary therapies, community palliative care, of the patient by alleviating feelings of alienation, Tand corporate sector. The annual sports dinner is giving time or funds to aid those who are in need of ture of life in this country. opinions and asking questions in this environment. frewshire which run very successful pro-life groups, opportunity to see that they are not alone in their out-patient clinic, the Edwina Bradley Day Hospice, isolation, despair and hopelessness being held at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow on Friday, our care. Time is a great commodity to give as it involving all year groups across the school and rais- beliefs and it offers them the encouragement and offering a range of activity including energy con- April 25, 2014 and guests will be entertained by makes a real difference to the world in which we live. How many talks do you do/topics do you cover? Is it only faith schools that request talks? ing awareness of pro-life issues throughout the information they need to become more pro-active servation and breathlessness management sessions, t is only through the generosity and support of Peter Martin; former Celtic and Republic of Ireland During Lent, please think of a way in which you We cover four topics; Beginning of Life, End of We offer this free-of-charge service to every sec- school. We know for certain that one school has set in witnessing to the pro-life message. art therapy and hydrotherapy. Physiotherapy and those who think of the hospice, not only during goalkeeper, Pat Bonner and former sprinter and can make a difference by giving a little bit of your- Life, Relationships and Sexual Health and within ondary school in Scotland and our work is popular up a pro-life group on the back of one of our talks on occupational therapy are available for Edwina Lent, but throughout the year, that the hospice footballer, George McNeill. Tickets are £45, avail- self to help others who need your support. these four topics we offer eight talks; Abortion, in both. Over the academic year I visit approxi- abortion, which is of course the kind of results that I The Education4Life programme is listed in Bradley Day Hospice, outpatient, community and can continue to care for those who are at one of the able individually or in tables of up to 10 people. Embryo Experimentation, Euthanasia, Assisted mately 91 religious and non-denominational high we hope to see happen more frequently as it means the Advanced Higher SQA documents and is I I For more information on becoming a hospice recommended by the Scottish Catholic Education all hospice patients. This care and support may com- most challenging and vulnerable stages in their live The St Margaret of Scotland Hospice ‘Day at the Suicide, Palliative Care, Sexual Health, Fertility schools throughout the whole of Scotland. Over the a pro-life presence exists in schools throughout the mence at the point of diagnosis and continue until —whilst supporting their family and close friends. Races’ themed Ladies’ Lunch will be held on Sun- volunteer, donating, attending or arranging a Awareness and Contraception. We also offer a Pri- four years I have been here I have built up a good whole year. We can provide schools with a pack to Service. If you would like to request a school talk, end of life for patients, families and friends beyond. The annual running costs for St Margaret of day May 25, 2014 at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow fundraising event, please email fundraising@ mary 7 pre-natal development programme and working relationship with many of the schools, help them become established and can offer ongoing please contact Leonora at: Leonora@spucscotland The hospice counselling and bereavement sup- Scotland Hospice are in excess of £4million. The with a Sparkling Reception from 12.30pm and smh.org.uk or call 0141 435 7018 specifically tailor talks for Religious Moral and which means we are invited back each year or even support throughout the academic year. .org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 ST MARGARET’S HOSPICE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER MARCH 21 2014 MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SPUC SCOTLAND 13

How can you make a real difference this Lent? ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND HOSPICE outlines the services it provides and how you can help support its work

HE focus of Almsgiving through self- port—known as the Caritas Psychosocial Serv- hospice receives part of its funding from the local Lawyer Austin Lafferty (inset left) is doing his part to support the work of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice sacrifice is strong during Lent. There- ice—includes, an art therapist, psychotherapist, health board and must also raise over £2 million (main) by running in this year’s Belfast Marathon in May. fore, Lent is a good time of year for counsellor and social worker. Art therapy has been each year to meet these costs—this equates to You don’t need to go to those lengths though, why not thinking about charity. And where does proven to aid the reduction of pain experience, approximately £30,000 every week, which is just take part in one of the many fundraising events held charity begin? Usually at home, and depression, stress and anxiety in people experi- over £4000 per day or £178 every hour. annually by the hospice or take part in its new lottery? often it extends to international aid, either for encing loss and grief—many of the more common Many of the hospice supporters are family and developing countries or disasters. symptoms within a specialist palliative care set- friends of those who have received care in the hos- TThe world is now a much smaller place as the ting. Art therapy sessions are now provided within pice and wish to support the continuation of the entertainment throughout the afternoon. This is a result of the internet, media and immediacy of the hospice and include one-to-one sessions and hospice services to others who are in need of the lovely event for the ladies. Tickets are £40, again social media. We know the news as it is happening. open art therapy groups twice weekly within the care provided. available individually or in tables of up to 10. We can read or view live reporting. We are in touch Edwina Bradley Day Hospice. Access to art ther- The hospice also receives support from Charita- The Midnight Walk has just been confirmed for with those who are in greatest need—through apy offers people an alternative therapeutic ble Trusts, which give excellent support in the Saturday September 6, 2014. Taking the same our televisions and computers, ipads and mobile approach to formal counselling. funding of new equipment, services or on-going route as last year, a 5km walk along the A82 from telephones. And we respond by giving. Although grief and bereavement are natural general running costs. Legacies are a wonderful Great Western Retail Park, this is a really fun event We often do not know the people we support processes, some people will experience difficulty gift to the Hospice—giving a lasting gift to charity for females—aged 10 years and over—which with our time and our funds, but in giving we make is a special way to be remembered. includes entertainment before the walk and a bar- Being pro-active in delivering pro-life mes in adapting to a new state of being and will require sage a difference to the lives of those who need us most the support of those outwith their social network, Many people undertake fundraising events to beque afterwards. The hospice also requires vol- —those who are vulnerable and in need of care. family and friends. In addition, some will require raise funds for the hospice. As a solicitor, and also unteers for stewarding and helping on the , education officer for , gives us an insight into the Education 4Life programme “Caritas Christi Urget Nos”—“The Love of more specialist interventions including access to in his private life, Austin Lafferty has had experi- night—male and female—so would be delighted LEONARA BLACKHALL SPUC SCOTLAND Christ urges us on.” The motto of St Margaret of bereavement and psychological support. ence of life limiting illness, death and bereave- to hear from you. Scotland Hospice, which is inscribed on the Hos- More recently, an experiential group for patients ment. Austin has been moved by the care provided This year’s annual ball will be a star studded HIS week we decided to open the doors Philosophical Advanced Higher classes; it’s very several times throughout one academic year. Our SPUC Scotland’s Education4Life programme aims to go pice Crest. It is also the motto of the Sisters of within the specialist palliative care centre, St by those whose work and mission is to look after affair—based on the Oscars. This will be a night to Education4Life to give you an much about working with the needs of the indi- work also means that a relationship can be built into classrooms and provide students from Primary 7 to Sixth Year with the scientific and legal facts on issues Charity, who opened the Hospice in Clydebank in Joseph’s Ward, has been developed utilising a people who are desperately ill, and nearing the end of glamour, sophistication and perhaps a few insight into our education work in vidual school and class. between the schools and the wider pro-life move- such as sexual health, abortion and euthanasia 1950, as a response to a need for care and support combination of creative and psychological thera- of life. Medical and nursing expertise are mixed awards! We are delighted to announce the ball will schools, which is a vital part of our ment and creates a link for pupils to be able con- for those with a life-limiting illness who were at pies such as art therapy, psychodrama, mindfulness with genuine care, compassion, love and consider- be held at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow on Satur- work at SPUC Scotland. Leonora Which year groups do you speak to? tinue with pro-life activities after they’ve left school. the end of life. based stress reduction, cognitive behavioural ther- ation, making the period of stay in the hospice as day October 4, 2014. Blackhall, education officer, talks about the work I speak to all year groups, from Primary 7 to Sixth St Margaret of Scotland is the first hospice to apy and psychoeducation. This group has been comfortable and dignified as possible for each St Margaret of Scotland Hospice launched its that she does in schools. Year. The talks can be given to any year group, but What is the response from the pupils? Why do you think this education work is have opened in Scotland. A registered charity that developed for palliative care patients as it is a patient. This care is also a source of relief, support Hospice Lottery last May—a monthly subscription of course our trained speakers are able to tailor each We usually have a very positive response from important? THow long has Education4Life existed and how depends very much on the generous giving of uniquely powerful process which can facilitate per- and encouragement for family and friends. In order of £5 helps the hospice to generate a regular source talk to cater for the age group they are speaking to. pupils. There can obviously be differences of opin- As we know, the opinions of school-aged youths groups, organisations, businesses and individuals. sonal growth and healing. The rationale for con- to support St Margaret of Scotland Hospice in of much needed funds. With 14 guaranteed prizes long have you been the education officer? The talks are popular with all year groups, but major- ions between pupils and myself, but they always are heavily influenced and shaped by the media The Hospice is also the largest in Scotland, with sidering this model of group work is, learning more Clydebank, Austin is taking on the 26.2 miles of totalling £2500 each month, the top prize of £2000 SPUC Scotland has always had an education wing, ity of talks happen in Fourth Year where issues sur- enjoy having an opportunity to share their opin- and their peers. There is a great deal of misinfor- 58 in-patient beds—St Joseph’s Ward has 30 beds effectively via moment-to-moment experience. the Belfast Marathon on May 5, 2014—in his has been a great amount for each of the winners. but Education4Life was officially founded in 2007. rounding relationships and abortion are taught. We ions, ask questions and debate with an outside mation given when it comes to issues such as sex- for patients receiving palliative care and the Mary This therapeutic process can enable patients to trademark Batman t-shirt. For further information regarding joining the Hos- I have been the education officer for four years work hard at catering the education work for the spe- speaker on these issues. ual health, abortion and euthanasia, so it is vital Aikenhead Centre has 28 beds for frail elderly with meaningfully reflect upon and take ownership of pice Lottery, please email [email protected] or now and very much enjoy having the opportunity cific needs of the school; some schools will invite that that students hear the scientific and legal facts complex medical, nursing and end of life needs. the lives they have chosen and the possibilities that he hospice organises a variety of fundraising telephone: 0141 435 7018. to speak about these subjects to school pupils me to speak to a year group at a time and others pre- Is there much pro-life activity in schools in on these issues, which are presented in an impas- In addition to in-patient care, the Hospice pro- are still available to them until the end of their events throughout the year, which appeal to We all have an opportunity during Lent to make a across Scotland. It’s an extremely important part fer the talks to be done in a classroom situation, Scotland? sioned way through our Education4Life provides a range of day services including comple- lives. The group aims to improve the quality of life many people within the local communities difference through our own self-sacrifice, either in of our work through which we aim to build a cul- because some pupils feel more at ease voicing their We know of several schools in Glasgow and Ren- gramme. Our work also gives pro-life students the mentary therapies, community palliative care, of the patient by alleviating feelings of alienation, Tand corporate sector. The annual sports dinner is giving time or funds to aid those who are in need of ture of life in this country. opinions and asking questions in this environment. frewshire which run very successful pro-life groups, opportunity to see that they are not alone in their out-patient clinic, the Edwina Bradley Day Hospice, isolation, despair and hopelessness being held at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow on Friday, our care. Time is a great commodity to give as it involving all year groups across the school and rais- beliefs and it offers them the encouragement and offering a range of activity including energy con- April 25, 2014 and guests will be entertained by makes a real difference to the world in which we live. How many talks do you do/topics do you cover? Is it only faith schools that request talks? ing awareness of pro-life issues throughout the information they need to become more pro-active servation and breathlessness management sessions, t is only through the generosity and support of Peter Martin; former Celtic and Republic of Ireland During Lent, please think of a way in which you We cover four topics; Beginning of Life, End of We offer this free-of-charge service to every sec- school. We know for certain that one school has set in witnessing to the pro-life message. art therapy and hydrotherapy. Physiotherapy and those who think of the hospice, not only during goalkeeper, Pat Bonner and former sprinter and can make a difference by giving a little bit of your- Life, Relationships and Sexual Health and within ondary school in Scotland and our work is popular up a pro-life group on the back of one of our talks on occupational therapy are available for Edwina Lent, but throughout the year, that the hospice footballer, George McNeill. Tickets are £45, avail- self to help others who need your support. these four topics we offer eight talks; Abortion, in both. Over the academic year I visit approxi- abortion, which is of course the kind of results that I The Education4Life programme is listed in Bradley Day Hospice, outpatient, community and can continue to care for those who are at one of the able individually or in tables of up to 10 people. Embryo Experimentation, Euthanasia, Assisted mately 91 religious and non-denominational high we hope to see happen more frequently as it means the Advanced Higher SQA documents and is I I For more information on becoming a hospice recommended by the Scottish Catholic Education all hospice patients. This care and support may com- most challenging and vulnerable stages in their live The St Margaret of Scotland Hospice ‘Day at the Suicide, Palliative Care, Sexual Health, Fertility schools throughout the whole of Scotland. Over the a pro-life presence exists in schools throughout the mence at the point of diagnosis and continue until —whilst supporting their family and close friends. Races’ themed Ladies’ Lunch will be held on Sun- volunteer, donating, attending or arranging a Awareness and Contraception. We also offer a Pri- four years I have been here I have built up a good whole year. We can provide schools with a pack to Service. If you would like to request a school talk, end of life for patients, families and friends beyond. The annual running costs for St Margaret of day May 25, 2014 at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow fundraising event, please email fundraising@ mary 7 pre-natal development programme and working relationship with many of the schools, help them become established and can offer ongoing please contact Leonora at: Leonora@spucscotland The hospice counselling and bereavement sup- Scotland Hospice are in excess of £4million. The with a Sparkling Reception from 12.30pm and smh.org.uk or call 0141 435 7018 specifically tailor talks for Religious Moral and which means we are invited back each year or even support throughout the academic year. .org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 STRONG IN FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014

A weekly discussion chaired by strong in faith young Catholics

DISCUSSION: It’s a year since Pope Francis Pope Francis’ election. What's kisses a your impression of his Papacy disabled child so far? during a visit to the parish GERALD BONNER: of Santa He has made a remarkable Maria impact with the world, and his blunt approach dell’Orazione should shake us and remind us of the differ- on the out- ence the Gospel should make to our lives. skirts of While we should be happy that he has the Rome last world’s attention and, to an extent, favour, we Sunday should not let the euphoria in the media go to PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK our heads—there is a danger that the media is falling in love with a false image of him, and FROM 1948 until 1990, War, millions had been killed thus his message is being undermined. In this ‘apartheid’ was the system in in all the Nazi camps. way it is possible that the media will, whether South Africa. The word Despite all the suffering intentionally or not, betray him with a kiss. In means ‘separatenes,’ and the (suffering that we can’t even this respect, Pope Francis needs our help—he laws enforced a very firm begin to imagine) a prayer is emphasising to all people that whatever separation of people accord- was discovered on a piece of their problems, wounds and sins, everything ing to race and colour. On wrapping paper beside the can be healed in Christ, and hopefully this March 21 1960 about 15,000 body of a dead child in will draw many back to the Church. However, black people formed a peace- another concentration for this to come to fruition, when people ful demonstration against the camp—built at a place called return to the Church they need to find the faith ‘pass laws’ which forced Ravensbruck, where 92,000 lived out to the full, in all its challenges, its black people to carry identifi- women and children were hard sayings, its richness and its beauty. We cation and travel permits with murdered. We don’t know cannot merely ride on the coat tails of Pope them all the time. The police who wrote this prayer, but Francis’ popularity—the difficulties people opened fire in the black town- we make it our own today. have with the Faith will still be there and we with a kiss. In this respect, Pope Francis needs the continuity between him and Pope Bene- ship of Sharpeville. 56 black have to show them how these can be our help—he is emphasising to all people that dict really encouraging. Can’t wait to see how people were killed, and a fur- O Lord, remember not only answered. whatever their problems, wounds and sins, things unfold in the next few years beginning ther 162 were wounded. It is the men and women of good everything can be healed in Christ, and hope- with this Extraordinary Synod on marriage, I known as the ‘Sharpeville will, but also those of ill will. ANDREW MCMANUS: He has made a remark- fully this will draw many back to the Church. think that might help John Paul’s theology of Massacre.’ But do not remember all able impact with the world, and his blunt However, for this to come to fruition, when the body become more prominent. Less We remind ourselves of the suffering they have approach should shake us and remind us of people return to the Church they need to find importantly, the media seem to not know what the evils of all systems that inflicted on us. the difference the Gospel should make to our the Faith lived out to the full, in all its chal- to do with him, despite the fact that he most declare some people to be Remember instead the lives. While we should be happy that he has lenges, its hard sayings, its richness and its definitely isn’t changing any teaching any- inferior because they are ‘dif- good things that have come the world’s attention and, to an extent, favour, beauty. We cannot merely ride on the coat time soon. In that regard, he is probably the ferent’ in some way. We think to us thanks to this suffering: we should not let the euphoria in the media tails of Pope Francis’ popularity—the diffi- ideal figurehead for the new evangelisation. of apartheid in South Africa, our comradeship, our loyalty, go to our heads—there is a danger that the culties people have with the Faith will still be Viva Franciscus! Nazi rule throughout Europe, our humility, our courage, our media is falling in love with a false image of there and we have to show them how these Pol Pot in Cambodia, and generosity, and the greatness him, and thus his message is being under- can be answered. I Have your say on this and upcoming Stalin in the Soviet Union. of heart which have all grown mined. In this way it is possible that the media topics at http://www.facebook. out of this. will, whether intentionally or not, betray him JAN KELLY: Loving his Papacy so far. I find com/scostronginfaith Father, you have made all And when they come to people in your own likeness, judgement, let all the good and you love all that you have things that have come out of made. this be their forgiveness.Amen. Pope Francis does not have to be superman Your Son was born as a member of a Jewish family, ON MARCH, 24 1980, and was recognised by wise Archbishop Oscar Romero By Aidan Michael Cook of a difference on numbers. men from the east. was celebrating Mass in his What he has aided, however, is a He rejoiced in the faith of a cathedral when he was shot IT SEEMS to me that there certain re-energisation of the Roman soldier and a Syrian dead. He was archbishop of have been two main reac- faithful. His papacy is challeng- woman, and he praised San Salvador, the capital of tions among Catholics to ing us to look more deeply into Samaritans for their attitude El Salvador, a country in Pope Francis’ Papacy so far, both our faith and our works. and good works. Central America—ruled by with some crossover. On the Unfortunately, some have He welcomed the Greeks an extreme right-wing gov- one hand, we have those latched onto such statements as who searched for him, and he ernment, backed by the army, expressing delight at the ‘who am I to judge?’ in order to was helped to carry his cross and well-known for repress- way in which the media has avoid his challenge. by an African. ing and torturing and mur- been won over and the We could all do well to Father, may our human dering its citizens. wider world encouraged to remember that Pope Francis’ family not become separated Six days later, on March take a second look at the quote more fully was, ‘if he from you by building barriers 30, thousands attended Arch- Catholic Faith. On the other accepts the Lord and has good of race and colour, of class bishop Romero’s funeral, hand, we have those will, who am I to judge him?’ and belief. gathering in the square in expressing concern at the And what does it mean to have a Inspire us to recognise that front of the cathedral. Even way the media have been good will? For St Augustine, it is we are all made in your there, at the funeral of the able to use some of the Holy ‘a will by which we seek to live a image and likeness, so that murdered Archbishop, 20 Father’s statements to push good and upright life and to we may grow in appreciation people were shot dead by the an agenda at odds with the attain perfect wisdom.’What we of all people, and encourage army, despite the international Catholic Faith, and encour- must therefore all ask ourselves each other to grow in pride in news media who were present age the wider world to think (and, indeed, each other) is, do I who we are and who we are to report whatever they saw. that Pope Francis is funda- accept the Lord, and am I seek- called to be. mentally changing Church ing to live a good and upright life May we recognise your Son Lord, we bring before you all . experience is only anecdotal, In January the Vatican tweeted a and to attain perfect wisdom? in our midst, and live truly as who are imprisoned unjustly teaching graffiti mural of a superhero Pope It is clear that the first year but I have yet to speak to a The first year of Pope Fran- brothers and sisters. Amen. and all who are tortured. Francis dressed as Superman on a We think of those people who of Pope Francis’ Papacy has, non-Catholic who has been wall in a cobble-stoned street near cis’ Papacy has been a lot to for better or worse, involved a brought any closer to entering take in. Above all, we have THE NAZIS came to power live in fear of injustice and St Peter’s Basilica,Vatican City.The repression. considerable sense of upheaval. the Church because of Pope mural was later removed been reminded once again that in Germany in January 1933. Even within the pages of this Francis. A winning personality one Pope alone (no matter how From then on, concentration We pray that the minds of paper, some have used the Holy is not sufficient (or even neces- saintly) cannot restore the faith camps were established, and those who abuse others may Father’s words to argue that we sary) to spark conversion. friends like everyone else, a of the world. What is required, people—Jews, gypsies, dis- be turned to what is good should no longer talk about This is no criticism of the normal person.’ as our Holy Father reminds us, abled people, homosexuals, and honourable. such topics as pro-life issues. Holy Father: he himself Certainly, recent data from is that each and every one of us some prisoners of war, politi- May those of us who live in Media coverage has certainly recently condemned a ‘mythol- the Pew Research Centre sug- commit ourselves to a radical cal and religious opponents. freedom not take our her- got a lot of non-Catholics talk- ogy of Pope Francis,’ saying gest that, in the US at least, the conversion of our lives, refo- On March 22 1933, the itage for granted, but be of ing about Pope Francis in a that ‘To depict the Pope as a ‘Pope Francis Effect’ has not cusing on the greatest com- Nazis opened a concentration good influence in leading positive light, but those I have sort of superman (above), a sort translated into increased Mass mandment: to love the Lord our camp called Dachau, near others to value one another spoken to have all had exces- of star, seems offensive to me. attendance or self-identification God; and the second, which is Munich in Germany. By the as brothers and sisters. sive (and indeed impossible) The pope is a man who laughs, as Catholic. Although he is like it: to love our neighbour as end of the Second World Amen. expectations of change. My cries, sleeps peacefully and has popular, it has not made much ourselves. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER REFLECTION 15 EWTN PROGRAMMES

SUN MARCH 23 WEDNESDAY MARCH 26 11AM 12 NOON LIVE ANGELUS WITH POPE LIVE DAILY MASS FRANCIS 9PM 11.30AM LET ME WALK THIS PATH LENTEN REFLECTIONS WITH THURSDAY MARCH 27 FR PAUL TOWNSEND 12 NOON 12 NOON LIVE DAILY MASS LIVE SUNDAY MASS 8PM 5PM EWTN LIVE EWTN BOOKMARK 9PM 8PM LET ME WALK THIS PATH THIRST FOR TRUTH: BATTLE FRIDAY MARCH 28 FOR SOULS 12 NOON 9PM LIVE DAILY MASS SUNDAY NIGHT PRIME 8PM 10AM LIVE THE WORLD OVER A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH FR 9PM RICHARD HO LUNG REFLECTIONS OF GLORY, THE 11PM ORIGIN OF ICONS LIFE IS WORTH LIVING 9.30PM MONDAY MARCH 24 12 NOON LIFE ON THE ROCK LIVE DAILY MASS SATURDAY MARCH 29 9PM 12 NOON LET ME WALK THIS PATH LIVE DAILY MASS TUESDAY MARCH 25 7PM 12 NOON SUDAN: AND YOU DO NOT CRY MASS OF THE ANNUNCIATION WITH US OF THE LORD WITH MFVA 9PM 9PM DOGMATIC THEOLOGY ROUND- Let others in need take TRIAL AT TARA TABLE centre stage... and fast LAY READERS’ GUIDE In the latest article on our series on spirituality, FR JAMES CRAMPSEY SUNDAY MARCH 23 SJ from the LAURISTON JESUIT CENTRE explains the term ‘fasting’ Exodus 17:3-7. Response: O that today you would listen to my voice!” Harden not your ENT has begun again, creeping our gift in the world. hearts.” Romans 5:1-2;5-8. John 4:5-42 up almost unobserved. There A SPIRITUAL The third sense of God made me fast is have only really been two signs, something that a person sadly afflicted with the parish priest burning last REFLECTION an eating disorder might say. The chances of MONDAY year’s palms to get the ashes and God being involved in such a situation seem 2 Kings 5:1-5ab. Response: My soul is thirsting the pancakes the night before, which was a slim. In fact, God is pretty strong about the new custom to the African members of our nature of fasts. We have had, at Mass twice for God, the God of my life: when can I enter Lcommunity. There are many skills that I fairly recently, the same reading from Isaiah and see the face of God? Luke 4:24-30 haven’t acquired as a priest. One of them is 58, which contrasts fasting with good works making a neat Cross with the ashes on some- similar to those we hear about in the parable one’s forehead. I comfort myself by saying of the separation of the sheep and the goats TUESDAY that the squidgy mess that I make is probably (Matthew 25:31-46). Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. more reflective of the untidiness which is a Isaiah 7:10-14;8:10. Response: Here I am feature of everyone’s mortality. Out of that Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the Lord! I come to do your will. Hebrews 10:4-10. untidiness God calls us all to change. Repent bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the and believe in the Gospel or ‘think again, Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to Luke 1:26-38 and put your trust in the Good News.’ and He brought them out from their distress; break every yoke? Is it not to share your You wouldn’t have to be Sigmund Freud He made the storm be still, and the waves of bread with the hungry, and bring the home- WEDNESDAY to see why I might have been thinking this the sea were hushed. Then they were glad less poor into your house; when you see the Deuteronomy 4:1; 5-9. Response: O praise the morning of that line in the mouth of Eric because they had quiet, and He brought naked, to cover them, and not to hide your- Liddell in Chariots of Fire: “God made me them to their desired haven. self from your own kin? Lord, Jerusalem! Matthew 5:17-19 fast.” It is a phrase that can carry at least (Psalm107:28-30) (Isaiah 58:6-7) three different meanings. To make fast is a phrase used with boats, it When Eric Liddell (above) sensed that Fasting is not good when it binds us, when THURSDAY is an order given to secure a boat at its moor- God had made him fast, he had learned it prevents us from being free to do good. Jeremiah 7:23-28. Response: O that today ing in harbour, but it is also an order while the something about God’s gift to him and his Fasting is good when it frees us, when it you would listen to my voice! Harden not your boat is moving to make sure everything is all own responsibility to honour that gift in the moves myself from the centre of concern hearts. Luke 11:14-23 right. Can we apply that use to our sense of face of competing good claims on him. This and allows others, especially those in need, who God is for us. God made me fast. Do we is what is often called discernment. to take centre stage. have a sense that God has made sure that Pope Francis talks a lot about discernment The journey on which we accompany FRIDAY everything is all right with us, and that he has in Evangelii Gaudium. We can say it in more Jesus to Jerusalem during Lent and through Hosea 14:2-10. Response: I am the Lord your given us safe harbour? I think we often do, and ordinary language,‘think again, and put your to Easter is a de-centering journey. The Son God: listen to my warning. Mark 12:28-34. that sense of God’s providence is at the heart trust in the Good News.’ We are not all fast of Man came not to be served but to serve of how we are with God and how we experi- as Eric was. But we are all gifted in our own and to give His life as a ransom for many ence God to be with us. The sea imagery way. What is the way that God has gifted us (Mark 10.45). From the inner haven of SATURDAY leaves room for the fact that sometimes things to which we need to give free rein? In a knowing God is his harbour, Jesus continues Hosea 5:15-6:6. Response: What I want is are in upheaval. The people of Israel who were funny way it is the opposite of being made His emptying of self, that He might free us. not great sailors reached out for this image. fast and safe, it is like being unleashed to risk God made me fast. love, not sacrifice. Luke 18:9-14 WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 THAT’S LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 Faith, family and a St Patrick’s Day feast THAT’S LIFE looks at how even something as simple as sharing a meal allows some special bonding time for a family

might have the radio on in the background when Not being partial to the black stuff myself I was our boys are at the game, our participation is lim- decidedly unsure as to what constitutes an accept- ited to ferrying small boys back and forth to train- able Guinness cocktail. In honour of my Irishness ing and the organising of the family social calendar I wanted to be sure I had got it right so I considered around Saturday, Sunday or even Friday evening doing a trial run the day before but the cost-con- By Mary games according to the whim of the broadcaster. scious Scot in me won the day and I restrained For football read food. Our concern for the good myself from buying advance quantities of stout McGinty health of our families is what has us chopping veg- and fizz. Perhaps not one that will warrant inclu- etables and whizzing up quick and tasty soups sion in the family favourites cookbook. HEN the late, much-loved Celt, when we would rather be sitting at the kitchen Grand plans for a scallop and Clonakilty black Tommy Burns described his pri- table with a pot of tea gossiping with the girls. But pudding starter with tricolour salad got ditched for orities in life as Faith, family and the relationship between families and food runs the more prosaic but equally yummy Celtic soup. football it resonated with many deeper than the nutritional benefits. Sitting around That’s with a soft ‘c’ as in the boys in hoops but it men who had never kicked a ball the table sharing more than just the food our works the other way too so it covered all the bases in earnest. While he was giving his all on the field exchanges of light-hearted banter and discussion in our house. It’s a great crowd-pleaser of a soup they were on the terraces with a passion just as fer- of meaningful subjects keeps us closely involved that was created by Italian-Scot restaurant owner vent.W in their lives (right). and author Mary Contini in tribute to her maternal For Catholic mothers, Faith and family are at the I have a very dear friend, a devout and prayerful that God gave her two hands, one for a cigarette grandfather, Hugh Hilley, who played for Celtic in heart of everything we do. Football may be a pri- woman who is a great inspiration to me in matters and the other for a glass of wine. She is known for the 1920s. ority for some, but for my friends and me, while we of faith. At social occasions she is fond of saying her moderation in all things. In the many years I Essentially it is a pureed spinach soup with have known her I have never seen her smoke and cream drizzled in strips across the top. The soup, if she is only an occasional drinker. Her comment not the cream, is highly nutritious and to be rec- speaks to me of a celebratory attitude to life and ommended as an ingenuous way to get vegetable- the ability to find joy in every day that God sends. averse boys to eat their greens. It has always been CROSSWORD Gordius No 135 Sometimes I think I rely too much on the old popular in our house, certainly a lot more popular favourites at family mealtimes but giving them the than Hugh Hilley was on the day he scored an own dishes they have enjoyed since childhood is a like goal in a Cup Final against Rangers. 123 4 5 6 7 a security blanket of love and memories. The clichéd but obligatory Irish stew and col- cannon, followed by a none-too-Irish but colour- or St Patrick’s Day I moved out of my com- appropriate dessert of ice cream, a dash of crème 89 fort zone of the edibles and ventured into the de menthe with a sprinkling of kumquats and the world of cocktails, about which all I know is celebration was complete. The less said the better Fthat shaken, not stirred is how James Bond likes about my soda bread. his martini. St Patrick’s Day is a welcome relief If you ever saw the film About a Boy you will 10 11 12 First entry out the hat next from the rigours of Lent and as two of the three recall the scene where he accidently kills a duck 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner Patricks at the table were not going to be entirely when he throws his baking-challenged mother’s tea-total for the duration I planned a Black Velvet home-made loaf into the pond. I think I might have for an aperitif. used that recipe. 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BIRTH RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM CREELEY KILMARTIN 20th Anniversary 20th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear- Treasured memories of a dear COWIE MacNEIL est mum, Margaret Gielty, died brother-in-law, Tommy, died On February 13, 2014, Lucas 10th Anniversary March 24, 1994; also remem- March 26, 1994, husband of Alexander, welcomed into the In loving memory of Bro. Cyril, bering her beloved husband, the late Jean. world by his parents and Marist Order, F.M.S., (D.A. our dearly loved dad, John Deep in our hearts you are grandparents. MacNeil), who died March 17, Creeley, died January 5, 1996. always there, 2004. Eternal rest grant unto them, Loved and remembered in DEATHS Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for O Lord, every prayer. him. And let perpetual light shine O Mary, conceived without sin, FRIARY Inserted by the family. upon them. pray for them. Suddenly but peacefully at CAMPBELL May they rest in peace. HARDIE Merciful Jesus, grant them Wishaw General Hospital, on 1st Anniversary Amen. 2nd Anniversary eternal rest. Wednesday, March 5, 2014, MEMORIAM In loving memory of a very Lovingly remembered by their In loving memory of Elizabeth Inserted by May. Joseph (Joe) aged 91 years. special Mam & Granny, Katie daughters Margaret, Elizabeth (Betty), beloved wife, mother, Much loved uncle to his six (Ceiteag Fhorbish), of Scuri- and Mary Frances. sister, gran and great-gran, nieces and their husbands. ANDERSON val, Barra, who went to who died on March 20, 2012. 22nd Anniversary Also great-uncle and great- heaven on March 21, 2013. May she rest in peace. In loving memory of my dear CURRIE great uncle. Padre Pio, pray for her. God saw you getting tired, husband, Bill, a dearly loved 25th Anniversary Fortified by Rites of the Holy Domhnall Vincent & Janet. xx When a cure was not to be, dad and grandad, who died In loving memory of our dear Catholic Church. R.I.P. Choimhead sibh as ar dèigh So He closed His arms around March 21, 1992; also our brother, John, of Askernish, Maureen and the family would ´nuair bha sinn beag, you, beloved son, and brother, who died March 18, 1989. like to thank most sincerely Fr A nise an coimhead sibh as ar And whispered ‘Come to Me’ Christopher, died January 4, Fois shiorruidh thoir dha Thig- K. Garwolinski of St. Patrick’s, dèigh ´nuair dh’fhàsas sinn You did not deserve what you 2001. R.I.P. hearna. Shieldmuir and Fr G. Chromy mòr. went through On whose souls, sweet Jesus, Morag, Chrissie and family. for concelebration of Requiem Our Lady of Fatima, pray for And so God gave you rest, have mercy. Mass, along with Fr M. Brown her. God broke our hearts to prove Inserted by Cathie and family. for their spiritual comfort and Hollie, Jemma, Shea & Danny. to us, support. Thanks to all rela- Xxxx He only takes the best. tives, friends and neighbours ARBUCKLE Inserted by husband Eddie In loving memory of our dear for expressions of sympathy. CAMPBELL and family. Thanks also to the choir, parents, grandparents and 19th Anniversary organist, soloist, S.V.D.P., the great-grandparents, Catherine In loving memory of my dear (Kate), who died March 14, HUTCHESON Secular Order of St Francis, husband, father and gen, John 24th Anniversary 1988, and George who died catering staff and John Clark (Iagan), died on March 22, In loving memory of my September 28, 1988. Funeral Service for all 1995. R.I.P. daughter and our sister, May they rest in peace. arrangements. It does not take a special day, Catherine, who died March Inserted by the family. Holy Mass will be offered for For me to think of you, 16, 1990, in the U.S.A; also the intentions of all. Each Mass I hear, each prayer , Mary her father William, died June , William HANNAH Too dearly loved and missed AUSTIN I say, 2, 1970, brother, Robert, died McBRIDE Fondest memories of Billy, 2nd Anniversary by all the family to ever be for- Are offered up for you. In loving memory of a much July 2, 2007 and her sister, In loving memory of Jack, a gotten. dear brother, uncle and best Your loving wife Morag, 20 St loved mum, gran, sister and Maureen, November 19, 2007. devoted husband and dad, St. Joseph and St. Francis, friend, who died suddenly on Brendan Road, Barra. auntie, Mary, (Meenacarn, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for died March 21, 1991 and his pray for him. March 19, 2010 in Melbourne. In our hearts you will always Lettermacaward), died March them. dearly loved eldest daughter, Sadly missed, never forgotten. stay, Anne Mary, died October 4, 23, 2012. Inserted by a loving mother, FURY Kathy and family Loved and remembered every 2008. God called your name softly wife and family, home and Michael, died tragically on St Joseph, pray for him. day. Loved and remembered That only you could hear, abroad. March 11, 2014. Beloved son St William, pray for him. From all the family, home and always. And no one heard the of Michael and Patricia, loving Requiescat in pace. away. Requiescant in Pace. footsteps father of Ciaran, a loving Gentle Jesus up above, Mary, Ruth, Joan and Gerald. brother of Sean and Clare and BROWN Give our Gen all our love. Of angels drawing near. a loving uncle of Aiden. Treasured memories of our The grandchildren. It broke our hearts to lose you Rest in Peace. parents, John, who died Feb- But you did not go alone, ruary 13, 1987 and Liz, who CAMPBELL For part of us went with you BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE died March 16, 2007. In loving memory of a much The day God called you Loved and remembered every loved father, John (Iagan), home. day. who died suddenly on March You’re always close beside us Inserted by Mary, Liz, Tricia, 22, 1995. R.I.P. In everything we do, Jim and John. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, You were our greatest pray for him. treasure CAMERON Your loving daughter Johan God’s gift to us was you. KEANY, Denis Remembering with love, and Willie, Benbecula. We always remember that In loving memory of a dear Christina Catherine (MacDonald), Way you looked, husband, dad, grandad and a dear daughter, sister and CAMPBELL The way you talked and great-grandad, died March 25, McCABE auntie, who died March 22, 1st Anniversary of Joan, loving smiled 2005. In loving memory of a dear 2008. mother of Jessie, who died The little things you said and All our tomorrows will be as mum and gran, Mary Missed in the morning of March 19, 2013. R.I.P. did today, Josephine (May), who died every day, From all your loving family. To make our lives worthwhile. Missing you always along life’s March 19, 2009. Missed in the evening as light Each time we look at your way. Prayers and Masses are all CLUCKIE, Matthew James fades away, CHAMBERS picture Till we meet again. we can give, Matthew was born on March Walking beside us each day of In loving memory of my dear You seem to smile and say, Your loving wife, Peggy and These you shall have as long 26, 2009 and died August 8, the year, husband, dad and papa, Don’t be sad but courage take family. as we may live. 2009, aged 4 months. Unseen, unheard, but very Joseph Chambers, who died And love each other for my St Joseph, pray for her. Our cherished memories of near. March 25, 1980, my dear son- sake. KELLY From all her family, Scotland Matthew will last forever. Enfold her in Your arms, Lord, in-law, Desmond McKenna, St Anthony, pray for her. 13th Anniversary and Germany. Mary and Scott (Mum and treasure her with care, who died March 5, 1983 and From your loving family. In loving memory of our Dad), Daniel and Adam (big And while she sleeps a peace- my dear son, Joseph Cham- brother, Willie (Bill), who died Rest in peace. MacINNES brothers), Rachel, his wee ful sleep, bers, who died January 8, on March 21, 2001. sister, all of Matthew’s grand- Her memory we shall always 2014. A little prayer to keep in touch, 3rd Anniversary parents, uncles, aunts and keep. HATTIE With the brother we lost and Precious memories of Donald cousins. Our Lady of Lourdes and St COONEY 33rd Anniversary loved so much. Anthony MacInnes, who died Bernadette, pray for her. 14th Anniversary Of your charity, pray for the Also loved ones gone before. on March 25, 2011. Loving Inserted by his brother and HENDRY Inserted by the family, Isle of In loving memory of Mary repose of the soul of my husband, dad, grandad and four sisters. Please pray for the repose of Barra, Fort William and Essex. (McBeth), who died March 26, father, James Hattie, who died brother. the soul of Josephine Hendry, 2000, also her husband, March 26, 1981, also my McAREAVEY Close to our hearts you will who died on November 8, Michael, who died July 10, CASEY mother, Catherine Hattie, died In loving memory of a dear always stay, 2009, and whose birthday In loving memory of Jeanie, 1986. September 28, 1962. wife and mother, Evelyn Loved and remembered every occurs on March 24. loving mum and grandma, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Rodgers, died March 21, Eternal rest grant unto her, O who died March 20, 1987. them. Sweet Heart of Jesus, have 1988. day. Lord. Remembered always. Inserted by Kathleen, Angela mercy on them. Inserted by Tom, Angela, May he rest in peace. Inserted by the family. Her loving family. and Pauline. Inserted by Margaret. Barry and Sean. Theresa and all the family. 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MacPHEE ORR, Thomas PRAYER TO THE BLESSED 3rd Anniversary Died nine years ago on March VIRGIN In loving memory of our dear 27, 2005 (Easter Sunday), O Most Beautiful Flower of mother, Kate Effie (née aged 64, and also his grand- Mount Carmel, fruitful in the MacKinnon), who died on son, Matthew Cluckie, who splendour of Heaven, Blessed March 26, 2011, aged 90 died August 8, 2009, aged 4 Mother of the Son of God, years. Also remembering our months. Immaculate Virgin, assist me dear father, Donald MacPhee, They are missed by all of the in this my necessity. O Star of who died on April 20, 1984, family. the Sea, help me and show aged 71 years. St Joseph, pray for them. me herein You are my Mother. A thought and a prayer are all O Holy Mary, Mother of God, we have to give, QUEEN Queen of Heaven and Earth, I McCALLUM McINALLY, Christine These you will have for as Remembering today and humbly beseech You from the 44th Anniversary Precious and loving memories long as we live. every day our father, Johnny, bottom of my heart to succour In loving memory of our dear of Christine, who died March Our Lady of the Isles, pray for died March 21, 1979, and our me in my necessity. There are daughter and our loving sister, 26, 2013. them. mother, Mary, died March 21, none that can withstand Your Ellen, who died March 22, Of all the precious gifts in my Flora, Hector, Catriona, 1976. R.I.P. power. O show me herein You 1970, aged 21 years. life having you as my daughter Donald, Mary, Anne, Margaret, Helen. are my mother. O Mary, con- Sadly missed. was truly the greatest gift of Patricia, Theresa, Christine ceived without sin, pray for us To those who think of her all. and Morag and their families. QUINN who have recourse to Thee today, Love you always. In loving memory of our dear (three times). Holy Mary, I A little prayer to Our Lady say, Mum. MORRISON father and grandfather, place this cause in your hands Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for In loving memory of our aunt, Charles, died March 24, 1985, (three times). O thank you for her. Mary Morrison, whose fif- our dear brother, Charles, died your mercy to me and mine. Inserted by Mum, Dad and McGUIRE teenth anniversary falls on March 24, 1994, and our dear Amen. Say for three days; family. 15th Anniversary March 25 and our uncle, mother and grandmother, publication promised. Cherished memories of our Angus, whose fifth anniver- Mary Malone, died December dearly loved mum and gran, sary was on February 19. 11, 1981. DEAR HEART OF JESUS Elizabeth, who died March 26, Fondly remembered by all. Always in our thoughts. Dear Heart of Jesus in the 1999, also remembering our Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh a Peter and family. past I have asked you for beloved dad and grandad, Thighearna. Always remembered. many favours, this time I ask William (Sonny), died October Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Nettie, Bill, Mary and William. you for this special one (men- 8, 1978. R.I.P. them. tion favour), take it Dear Heart Jesus, Mary and St Joseph, Inserted by Domhnall Iain, SCULLION of Jesus, and place it within pray for them. Domhnall Eosaph, Marion 4th Anniversary Your broken heart where your A mother and father’s love is a McINALLY, Christine Fiona and Ailean Ruaraidh. In loving memory of Henry, Father sees it, then in his mer- blessing, Happy memories of our times died March 23, 2010. My ciful eyes it will become Your No matter where you roam, together keep you close to me MORRISON beloved son, a husband, a favour, not mine. Amen. Say Watch over yours while living, forever. In loving memory of my dear brother, a brother-in-law and for three days, publication McEVOY For you’ll miss them when Miss you so much big sis. wife, Rachel, who died on uncle. promised. In loving memory of my dear they’re gone. Charlotte, Peter, Charlie, March 17, 2000, much loved This month comes with sad wife, Agnes McEvoy, (née Love them as in childhood, Millie. mum of Alasdair and DJ. regret, BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, Finnegan) who died March 23, And when feeble, old and Fois shiorruidh dhuit. It brings a day we can’t forget, you who can find a way when 2007. grey, MacMILLAN Her loving husband Donald You left us all without good- there is no way, please help Our Lady of Fatima, pray for For you’ll not miss your par- Treasured memories of Mar- and family. bye, me. Repeat six times and pub- her. ents’ love, ion, dearly loved mother, But memories of you will lication promised. – K.F. Inserted by Frank. ‘Till they’re buried beneath the grandmother and great-grand- MULLEN never die, clay. mother, who died March 24, Of your charity, please pray But oh so sweet God’s prom- GRATEFUL thanks to the Our Lady of Schoenstatt, 1991, Angus, loving father and for the repose of the soul of ise given, Sacred Heart, Our Lady of all watch over them. grandfather, died May 4, 1960, our dear mother, Mary Boyle, We’ll all meet again someday titles, Holy Spirit, St St Anthony and St Pio, pray John, dearly loved brother and who died on March 24, 1969. in Heaven. Bernadette, St John Ogilvie, for them. uncle, who died April 4, 2008 R.I.P. Rest in Peace Henry. St Pio, St Teresa, St Anthony Love you always. xx. and Raghnall Iain, dearly Sadly missed in every way. Inserted by Mum Catherine, of Padua and of the Child Your loving daughter Lily, son loved brother and uncle, who Quietly remembered every wife Margaret, sister, brothers Jesus, St Teresia Benedicta of Anthony and grandson passed away suddenly on day. and all the family. the Cross and Venerable Mar- William. January 10, 2009. Inserted by Catherine and Always in my prayers Uncle garet Sinclair. – K.F. Time slips away and life goes Janette and families. Henry. MacLELLAN on, Goddaughter Danielle. DEAR HEART OF JESUS 9th Anniversary But in our hearts you’re never O’NEILL St. Pio, pray for him. Dear Heart of Jesus in the Treasured memories of gone. In loving memory of our dear past I have asked you for Hector, a dearly loved hus- MacKINNON Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for mother, Mary (Chisholm), died WALKER many favours, this time I ask band, father, father-in-law and 30th Anniversary them. March 17, 2007 and our 10th Anniversary you for this special one (men- granddad, who died March 24, father, Bert, died March 24, tion favour), take it Dear Heart Remembering with love today Inserted by all the family. In loving memory of Ann 2005. 1959. Also our brother, John, Marie, loving wife of the late of Jesus, and place it within and always, my dear dad and It does not take a special day, died April 8, 1996. John, loving mum and gran. Your broken heart where your our grandad, Donald, died For us to think of you, MacMILLAN 4th Anniversary Eternal rest grant unto them, Softly in the morning, Father sees it, then in his mer- Each Mass we hear, each March 25, 1984. Also my In loving memory of our dear O Lord. You heard a gently call, ciful eyes it will become Your prayer we say, dearly loved brothers and father, Iain, who died March Inserted by the families. You took the hand God offered favour, not mine. Amen. Say Is offered up for you. uncles, Donald John, died 26, 2010. you, for three days, publication Fois shiorruidh thoir dha A’ March 7, 2010 and George, Forever in our thoughts and And quietly left us all, promised. – P.B. Thighearna, prayers. To know we never said good- September 15, 2010. Agus solus nach diobair From Peggy, Annabel, Susan bye, GRATEFUL thanks to St Never more than a thought dearrsadh air. and families. Will always bring regret, Clare for all favours granted. – away. Inserted by his loving wife But the hearts that truly loved A.F. May they rest in peace. Catriona and family, Eriskay, MITCHELL you, Inserted by Effie and family. Glasgow and Falkirk. 25th Anniversary Are the hearts that won’t for- DEAR HEART OF JESUS Dear Heart of Jesus in the Treasured memories of our get. Sacred Heart of Jesus and past I have asked you for MacLEAN much loved niece, Marie Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for many favours, this time I ask 32nd Anniversary Claire, who died suddenly in her. you for this special one (men- To place an Brunei, March 25, 1989, aged In loving memory of our dear Loved and remembered in our tion favour), take it Dear Heart 15 months. father and grandfather, Donald ORR prayers. of Jesus, and place it within A silent thought, a secret tear, MacLean, who died March 25, intimation 26th Anniversary All your loving family. Your broken heart where your Wishing your absence was Remembering with love, today Father sees it, then in his mer- 1982. Call: 0141 only a dream. as always, my beloved hus- ciful eyes it will become Your Eternal rest grant unto him. Inserted by the McLaughlin band and our precious father, THANKSGIVING favour, not mine. Amen. Say Our Lady, Star of the Sea, 241 6106 Family. Gerry, City of Glasgow and for three days, publication pray for him. Treasured memories today Strathclyde Police, who died promised. – H.K. and always of Marie Claire, on March 19, 1988. thanks to St Pio Inserted by Mary Margaret, GRATEFUL our darling niece and god- Faithful St Joseph, just man for all prayers answered. Pub- THANKS to St Pio, St Anne Archie and family. daughter. and strong, pray for us. lication promised. - J. McN and St Martha for favours Lachie, Anna and Donnie. Maureen and Donal. Elizabeth and family. and G. McN. received. - P.M. 20 FUNERAL DIRECTORY SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 MEMORIAMCARDS FUNERALDIRECTORY BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS ARCHBISHOP TARTAGLIA Archbishop of Glasgow, www.rcag.org.uk REMEMBREMEMBER ER SUN 23 MAR 12PM Mass in Saint Andrew’s Cathe- A LOVED ONE dral. MON 24 9.30AM Blessing of Commonwealth Memorial Keyrings, Bookmarks & Cards Games Baton in St Saviour’s Primary School, Govan. 2-4PM Caritas Award Gathering Point in Saint Andrew’s Cathedral. 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Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith

I Ho w much do you trust your sister, your and you refresh my life. brother? (R) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I CHILDREN’S I Ho w much do you trust your friends? God shall want. gives us the choice to change, the choice to You are true to your name and you lead me trust in God—the gift of faith. along the right paths. CROSSWORD 23 I may walk through valleys as dark as death, Activity but I won’t be afraid. G Gam e of trust: One person is blindfolded. You are with me, and your shepherd’s rod 1 2 3 4

One person is Jesus. Others cry out with makes me feel safe. 5 different names. (R) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I G Th e one blindfolded moves around the shall want. 6 room to find Jesus who alone can remove While my enemies watch, you honour me as the blindfold. To find Jesus the one your guest and you fill my cup until it over- 7 blindfolded must cry out: “I trust you, Lord!” flows. G The person of Jesus remains in the same Your kindness and love will always be with me 8 9 place at all times. Each time the blindfolded each day of my life. person cries out, Jesus responds by saying: “I (R) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I 10 am Jesus.” shall want. 11 G The others are free to move around the Second Reading room, and respond to the person crying out, 12 13 14 “I am (fill in another name).” For example: You are people of the light. A reading from the letter Moses, Joseph, Jesse, Peter, James, John. of Paul to the Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-10. 15 Fourth Sunday of Lent G In the chaos, the blindfolded person must Brothers and sisters, do as God does. After all, find Jesus and reject the ones who are false. you are his dear children. Let love be your If the blindfolded one finds someone who is guide. Christ loved us and offered His life for Reflection not Jesus, by touch, that person is out of us as a sacrifice that pleases God. 16 The readings today centre on one thing— the game—includes accidental bumping into You used to be like people living in the dark, sight. God sends a messenger to choose a the blindfolded one. Once out of the game but now you are people of the light because you leader for God’s people. The messenger the person must remain silent and may not belong to the Lord. So act like people of the light ACROSS must judge wisely. Candidates come before move around the room. and make your light shine. Be good and honest 1 Wear this if you jump from a plane! (9) the messenger to be judged whether they First Reading and truthful, as you try to please the Lord. 6 To make it, you put filling between two qualify for the leadership position. The The Word of the Lord slices of bread (8) messenger looks upon each of us, old or David is anointed king of Israel. A reading from the young, educated or experienced, rich or first book of Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Verse before the Gospel 7 Something to play with (3) poor, outspoken and demanding or soft The Lord said to Samuel: “Take some olive oil John 8:12. 8 School or university (7) spoken and servant. The messenger, with with you and go to a man named Jesse who (R) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 11 A dress (4) the God’s wisdom chooses the leader by lives in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his I am the light of the world, says the Lord; 12 Find something new; find out (8) looking deeply into the human heart. sons to be king.” whoever follows me will have the light of life. 15 We listen with these (4) Jesus invites us to see with the ‘eyes of When Jesse and his sons got there, Samuel (R) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 16 Joy (9) faith.’ To walk along the path with Jesus saw Jesse’s oldest son, Eliab, and thought: “He with the sight that comes from the eyes of must be the one the Lord has chosen.” Gospel DOWN faith. Many of us see and yet many of us But the Lord told Samuel: “Don’t choose The man who was blind went off and washed himself 1 You might send one if you were on a remain blind. The phrase ‘seeing is him just because he is tall and handsome. He and came away with his sight restored. A reading from holiday (8) believing’ is used to mean, ‘show me, then I isn’t the one I have chosen. People judge others the Holy Gospel according to John 9:1, 6-12, 35-38. 2 Curls you might see in someone's hair (8) One day as Jesus walked along, He saw a man will trust you.’ This phrase is true only by what they look like, but I don’t. I judge by 3 Creature that goes ‘Moo’ (3) when we see with the eyes of faith. The eyes what is in a person’s heart.” who had been blind since birth. Jesus spat on of faith call us to look with a deeper sight, Jesse sent seven of his sons to Samuel, but the ground. He made some mud and smeared it 4 The brother of your mother or father (5) to open our eyes and open our heart to say each time Samuel would say: “The Lord has on the man’s eyes. Then He said: “Go and wash 5 A puzzle like this one (9) ‘yes’ to God to change us. Now that is not chosen him.” off the mud in Siloam Pool.” 9 Wear it to keep your hand warm (5) seeing with the eyes of faith. Finally, Samuel asked Jesse: “Do you have The man went and washed in Siloam, which 10 Says ‘Yes’ to (6) Blindness is closing our hearts to God any more sons?” means ‘One Who Is Sent.’ When he had washed 13 A thought (4) and to others. Blindness is a protective Jesse answered: “Yes, my youngest son off the mud, he could see. 14 Cut with an axe (4) shield that screams out: “I will not change,” David is out taking care of the sheep.” The man’s neighbours and the people who had saying ‘no’ to God. Samuel said: “Send for him. We won’t start seen him begging wondered if he really could be LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION God knows our heart! God created the until he gets here.” the same man. Some of them said he was the human heart to make choices. Some choices Jesse sent for David, and he came. He was a same beggar, While others said he only looked ACROSS bring us closer to God and other choices healthy, good-looking boy with a sparkle in his like him. But he told them, “I am that man.” keep us away from God. Whatever choices eyes. “Then how can you see?” they asked. 1 Actors 7 Fair 8 Vet 9 Viking 12 Ace 14 Ache we make we belong to God. The deeper The Lord told Samuel: “This is the one. Pour He answered: “Someone named Jesus made 16 Chamber 19 Acorn 20 Emerald 21 Skateboard choice is, Will I choose God? Created in the olive oil on his head.” some mud and smeared it on my eyes. He told God’s image God looks lovingly upon the Samuel poured the oil on David’s head while me to go and wash it off in Siloam Pool. When DOWN human heart to come closer. The choice is his brothers watched. At that moment the I did, I could see.” 2 Cheetah 3 Old 4 Seville 5 Africa 6 King 10 Gem ours and ours alone. Lord’s Spirit took control of David and stayed “Where is he now?” they asked. 11 Tennis 13 Camera 15 Clover 16 Chess 17 Brave with him from then on. “I don’t know,” he answered. 18 Radio Invitation to action The Word of the Lord When Jesus heard what had happened, He I Jesus gives us the invitation to follow the went and found the man. Then Jesus asked: “Do path that leads to God. The Spirit of God Responsorial Psalm you have faith in the Son of Man?” The Children’s Liturgy page is published guides our hearts to make choices that bring 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5b-6c. He replied: “Sir, if you will tell me who He is, one week in advance to allow RE teachers us closer to God. God chooses (R) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I I will put my faith in Him.” us, Jesus teaches us and the Spirit of God shall want. “You have already seen him,” Jesus answered. and those taking the Children’s Liturgy at empowers us. You, Lord, are my shepherd. I will never be in “And right now He is talking with you.” weekly Masses to use, if they wish, this I How much do you trust God? need. The man said: “Lord, I put my faith in you!” page as an accompaniment to their I How much do you trust your mum, your You let me rest in fields of green grass. Then he worshiped Jesus. dad? You lead me to streams of peaceful water, The Gospel of the Lord teaching materials

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 Grangemouth parish celebrates 25 years of the Friends of Jericho House

By Dan McGinty PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

CHRIST the King and Sacred Heart parish in Grangemouth marked a special milestone as the parish charity, Friends of Jericho House, marked its 25th anniversary. The charity was set up in 1989 with the aim of supporting the work of the Jericho Benedictine Brothers in Jericho House, an Edinburgh care home where they care for homeless men and women with mental health, alcohol or drug issues. The home opened in 1988, and when parishioners in Grangemouth heard of the work being carried out they were quick to organise in an effort to lend what support they could. Over the past quarter of a century the group has raised more than £40,000 for the Jericho Benedic- tine Brothers, playing a crucial part in financing the crucial work they do in Edinburgh, including a soup kitchen now in operation three days a week, and even expanding to support the work of Jericho House in Greenock, where 18 recovering drug addicts are housed. “In our first year we raised £329,” Eddie McAuley, chairman of Friends of Jericho, said. “This year we are delighted to be able to give the brothers a cheque for £4000 (right).” “While the Jericho Brothers and their friends provide practical help such as food, shelter and clothing, arguably their greatest work is showing some of the most vulnerable people in our society that there addiction has had on their family and friends.” warm clothing for those using the soup kitchen. of toiletries—part of our Lenten almsgiving—to are people who still care for them. In recent years Throughout the years, the Friends of Jericho Part of their work also see them make a presen- be distributed among the residents and homeless several young men in recovery from their addiction have held race nights, bingo, jumble sales and tation of gifts at the start of Lent, and Mr McAuley who visit Jericho Houses.” have visited our parish and courageously told our fashion shows in order to support the brothers and added: “Every Ash Wednesday the Jericho Bene- parishioners about the devastating effects their their work, and as well as raising money donate dictine Brothers visit our parish and collect gifts I [email protected]

PIC: EDDIE MAHONEY

Rosary group’s gift to St Cadoc’s parishioner

Faithful give thanks for Fr Gregory Umunna ST CADOC’S parishioner from Newton Mearns and their the Rosary and were delighted to Lesley Ward was given a family get together every fort- present her with a special birth- PARISHIONERS from the Working in the three parishes priest in St Stephen’s in Blair- special surprise as members night to pray the Rosary, with day cake and along with parish churches of St Anne’s, over the last four years, Fr gowrie, and his old friends of the parish Children’s more than 30 children and their priest Mgr Thomas Monaghan Carnoustie, St Bride’s, Umunna became a much-loved from Carnoustie, Monifieth and Rosary Group invited her to parents now gathering, supported pass on their birthday wishes Monifieth, and St Thomas’, and familiar face around the area, Arbroath made sure to give him the church hall to celebrate by individuals from the parish. (above). Arbroath, gathered around throwing himself into daily parish a send off to remember with a her 70th birthday. Hearing that their Rosary “It was lucky that there were local priest Fr Gregory life in the three communities. presentation of gifts (above) Founded during the Year of coincided with the birthday of so many of them on hand to help Umunna in thanksgiving for Now he is set to continue his after a Mass of Thanksgiving Faith the Children’s Rosary their fellow parishioner the chil- me blow out the candles!” Les- his time in the area. work in his new role as parish for his time with them. Group sees young parishioners dren invted her into the hall after ley Ward said afterwards.

THIS week in the archives, social disadvantages are not so we go back to the year great that they cannot be offset 1974, when the top story AN ARTICLE FROM THE SCO ARCHIVES by planning and arrangement.” in The Scottish Catholic This did nothing, however, to Observer concerned the .....1950s.....1960s.....1970s.....1980s.....1990s.....2000s..... ease the pressure from the arch- determination of Glasgow diocese to the board of educa- Archdiocese to save the tion. They felt that the parents Garnethill Convent of the children who went to Secondary School. Glasgow Archdiocese in fight to save Garnethill School Garnethill Convent Secondary The school was due to be School needed to be consulted phased out and eventually “The decision will also be Garnethill would be transferred proposed closure of the school Catholic Schools in Scotland on the closure of the school. closed, but the archdiocese challenged when the ‘minute’ to St Columba of Iona Second- was that attendances at the and that eliminating one will They also felt it showed a total quickly let it be known that of the sub-committee comes ary and that there will be school had declined and the not meet the demand for disrespect to that community. they were wholeheartedly before the full education no girls allowed to join the class numbers were small—the Catholic schools in the The parents were of the opposed to its closure. committee.” Convent school from August reason for this drop was due Glasgow area. opinion that they had the right “The decision will now come The proposal to close the that year. to the fact that in 1972 the Responding to these claims by to choose where their children up before the Labour Group school had originally come The archdiocese were also catchment area was reduced to the archdiocese, the memoran- went to school and they would in the corporation: several from director of education dimayed at the fact that they three schools. dum said: “The question of rather that they attended school councillors have made it be in Glasgow. The decision to had not been consulted on the However, the memorandum imbalance in St Columba’s is in Garnethill than send them to known that they will oppose close the convent school would proposed closure of the school. used statistics that showed that not in any way academically St Columba’s. the close,” the report stated. mean that the girls who went to One reason listed for the there will be a need for more detrimental to the pupils, and the STEPHEN EDWARDSON E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CELEBRATING LIFE 23

Alumni of Our Lady’s High School reminisce at reunion dinner

By Dan McGinty with humorous recollections from his time at Our their alma mater, the reunion also raised much early December this year. Lady’s, as well as discussing the great influence the needed funds for restoration work being carried OUR Lady’s High School in Motherwell wel- Catholic school system has had on Scottish society out in the school. I The restoration appeal is still ongoing and comed back former pupils as the school held over the last 50 years and beyond. With the Madonna and Child statue in the school’s those wishing to contribute should make their a special Reunion Dinner in Dalziel Park Joining him among the guests were Fr Gerry War Memorial in need of cleaning, and further donations to the OLHS War Memorial Trust, c/o Hotel near Cleland. Mulligan, former provincial of the Redemptorists, restoration work required elsewhere, more than £500 the Headteacher, Our Lady’s High School, Dalzell With nearly 100 former pupils turning out to himself educated at Our Lady’s, and Kathleen Sin- was raised for the cause through ticket sales for the Drive, Motherwell, ML1 2DG or to the Treasurer of share memories and stories with their former class- clair the present headteacher and the first woman evening, and the generosity of the former pupils saw the fund, Charles R Lunny, 66 Manse Road, mates, the history of the school was brought alive to hold the position. several large donations made on the night. Motherwell, ML1 2PT by guest speaker Professor Tom Devine. In addition to shining a light on the school’s past Such was the success of the reunion that plans Professor Devine entertained the former pupils and allowing former pupils to relive their time at are already underway for a repeat in November or I [email protected]

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Wayside Club president drops in on Cardonald UCM

Pupils at St Matthew’s Academy in Saltcoats celebrated World Book Day with a ‘Reading Can Be Fun’ event. THE Union of Catholic Moth- of the club, a position which gives this year as a project for the UCM The first year pupils were joined by staff from throughout the school, teachers and otherwise, who worked ers in Our Lady of Lourdes in him a clear insight into the needs in Glasgow to support, and the with groups of pupils speaking about their own relationship with the written word, their favourite books Cardonald welcomed a special and problems of the homeless and commitment of the ladies who and characters, film adaptations of classic books and even debating the issue of hand-held electronic guest as Brian Bonnyman of vulnerable in Glasgow, Mr Bon- heard Mr Bonnyman speak was devices against traditional books. Among the books brought to life for pupils was The Grapes of Wrath, the Wayside Club visited them nyman spoke in detail of the work renewed as they look ahead now John Steinbeck’s classic tale of depression era America, which was discussed by Mr Sheerins, pictured to give a talk. undertaken by the Wayside Club. to see how their efforts can sup- Telling of his role as president The project has been selected port the Wayside Club.

St Aidan’s High School students FOR ALL THE warn of the dangers of smoking LATEST NEWS, VISIT OUR NATIONAL No Smoking Using a ‘smoker’s lung’ and Day was marked in St displaying the chemicals con- WEBSITE: Aidan’s High School in tained in a cigarette, the pupils WWW.SCONEWS. Wishaw as senior pupils were able to grab the interest of educated their S1 counter- the audience and pass on the CO.UK parts on the dangers of vital information which can smoking. help encourage teenagers today S5 and S6 pupils studying to stay away from smoke. Higher Human Biology Among the activities under- produced displays and taken by S1 were carbon workshops highlighting the monoxide monitoring and com- effect smoking can have on the puter games breaking down the body, and worked closely with dangers present in cigarettes, the younger pupils to explain and at the end of the day they in detail the negative conse- declared it an interesting event quences of smoking and and one which will discourage passive smoking. them from taking up smoking. E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] 24 LENTEN SERVICE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 21 2014 Faith, hope and charity frees those imprisoned DR HARRY SCHNITKER continues his series looking at the service that many LENTEN SERVICE groups and individuals provide to a variety of people in need during Lent

AM writing this week’s and set ways of doing things. beings, albeit rather more dam- the theme of this series—the giv- Lenten article in the office Indeed, as a Catholic one is aged by sin than many of us. ing of time as a Lenten offering. of the chaplaincy group struck by the rather monastic Prison chaplaincy is a very profes- within Glenochil Prison, element to a prison: a time to he Catholic Church has a sional activity, and although just outside Alloa. I have sleep, to eat, to work, and for very long tradition of work- there are opportunities for visit- been coming here for almost two those of Faith, to pray. This is ing in prisons and with ing prisoners or, as in my case, years now, to teach and to be part enhanced by the presence of Tthose convicted of crimes. Just as for teaching, these, too, are rare. ofI the Catholic Church’s involve- cells, the enclosure and the uni- we as Catholics cannot avoid However, I would like to flag ment with the prisoners. form clothing. being pro-life—the Gospels are up one important service that is Glenochil is a curious place—I However, the similarities go too clear-cut for any ambiguity— open to all, and which is in great guess all prisons are. The pace is only so far. One is deeply con- so we have no choice when it need of your support. Based at slow, the atmosphere, a subdued scious of the hurt and damage comes to dealing with prisoners. Perth Prison is the Perth Prison kind of tension, the feel, a mix- that almost all those locked up in Matthew, when discussing the Visitors Support and Advice ture between school, hospital and this building have caused. This Day of Judgement, tells us: “For Centre. It is in a separate build- something rather more menacing. creates a deep ambivalence for I was hungry and you gave me ing just outside the entrance to Coming here, or to any other anyone working here, for some- something to eat, I was thirsty road to Redemption is open. 60 per cent enter prison suffering the prison, and provides invalu- prison, can be a deeply disturb- how one has to integrate care for and you gave me something to This is, of course, standard from some form of mental ill- able help to those other victims ing experience. To begin with, the souls of those convicted with drink, I was a stranger and you Catholic teaching. However, in ness; this compares with 16 per of crime: the families of the per- once used to the locked metal a deeply ingrained understand- invited me in, I needed clothes a prison it has additional reso- cent of the general population.” petrators. After witnessing the doors, bars and razor-wire coils, ing that they are not victims. and you clothed me, I was sick nance. Confession opens the Without saying that prisoners pain of victims, there is nothing one is soon absorbed into a sort Having said that, we also have to and you looked after me, I was way to an understanding of what are ‘victims,’it is clear that many worse than witnessing the pain of normality. A prison is a place be aware that those convicted in prison and you came to visit one has inflicted upon others, are people caught between the of the family of inmates. Fre- of steady routine, of set times and imprisoned are human me.” [Matthew 25:35-36] and this is deeply needed with grindstones of economic reali- quently they have very young Now I realise that this is not an eye on victims of crime—and ties. The Holy Father’s recent children, often vulnerable par- as simple as it looks: imprison- possibly even more crucially, exhortation has much to say ents, and almost always relations ment is not necessarily a physi- preventing more victims being about this, seeing it as poverty in trying to keep afloat in the same cal condition, and Christ was made. For confession is but one a material and spiritual sense. difficult economic circum- almost certainly not solely refer- part of Redemption; we are This moves us into the sphere of stances that contributed to the ring to those incarcerated, but reminded of this in the Gospel Catholic social teaching, and an crime in the first place. He was not excluding that con- passage on the woman caught in awareness that the care of I love the mission statement dition either. Our Lord’s teach- adultery: “Then Jesus stood up prisoners and their families is of the PPVSAC: “To maintain ing was firmly rooted in the Old again and said to the woman, very much part of a Catholic communications in the family Testament. In Isaiah, reference is ‘Where are your accusers? Did- understanding of humanity. This unit, increase self-esteem, made to the spiritually impris- n’t even one of them condemn was underlined recently by Car- reduce social isolation and moti- oned, for here the freed prison- you?’ ‘No, Lord,’ she said. And dinal Vincent Nichols, during a vate and encourage visitors.” ers are those who are ‘bound’ Jesus said, ‘Neither do I. Go and visit to Brixton Prison: “For the How often do we as a Church [Isaiah 61:1]. Yet in Psalm 146, sin no more.’” [John 8:10-11] Church, the focus must be on the talk about the family? How the reference is very clearly to person. We cannot define some- often do we place before people those physically imprisoned he Church is also faced by one and reduce them simply to a vision of a society carried by [Psalm 146:7]. Christ’s follow- some uncomfortable facts, one aspect of their lives—a the family? This is ‘right and ers were also quite clear that facts that are normally crime committed. It is the whole just,’ but rarely do we have as they regarded service to those Tignored outside Faith circles. person that matters.” direct an opportunity to con- imprisoned as a primary concern A quick glimpse at the statis- That latter comment is an tribute there where the family is for those building the Kingdom: tics quoted on the ICCPC web- important one, indeed, a vital at its most vulnerable. “Remember those who are in site gives plenty to think about: one. As in all our approaches to At PPVSAC we get that prison, as though in prison with “Around 50 per cent of inmates social questions, work with pris- opportunity. We can give of our them, and those who are mis- come from 155 of the 1222 local oners when based on a Catholic time by volunteering, or we can treated, since you also are in the government wards in Scotland principle, should work on the make it the place for our Lenten #! body” [Hebrews 13:3]. (almost exactly the poorest basis that we are all created in alms—money is always a big Of course, the distinction wards). Prisoners are over- God’s image. As the quote from issue there. And remember, between those physically and whelmingly disadvantaged and Matthew showed above states ‘whatever you did for one of the spiritually imprisoned is fre- vulnerable individuals. Two unequivocally, care for a pris- least of these brothers and sisters " # quently a blurred one; those with thirds arrive in prison from oner is care for Jesus Himself. I of mine, you did for me. 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