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Sectarianism report: Catholic schools not to blame for problem

By Ian Dunn on inaccuracy and ancient prejudice.’ A SCOTTISH Government Peter Kearney, director of report into sectarianism the Scottish Catholic Media has ruled conclusively Office, welcomed that analysis that Catholic schools in saying ‘while the report of the Scotland do not fuel bigotry; Advisory Group on Tackling there is a ‘discursive Sectarianism in Scotland will deficit’ in Scotland’s have to be studied in detail, it approach to religious has helpfully acknowledged intolerance and the Act of a “discursive deficit” in Settlement continues to Scotland’s approach to fuel the problem. religious intolerance.’ The Advisory Group on “Dr Duncan Morrow’s Tackling Sectarianism in acknowledgement that ‘there Scotland, headed by Dr is no consistent historical nar- Duncan Morrow, began work rative about the development, two years ago and its final nature and extent of the report confirms what the phenomenon’ is telling and Catholic community knows, challenging,” he said. “It is ‘sectarianism would not be unlikely that real progress eradicated by closing schools.’ can be made without real It goes on to say that, engagement with our country’s while the group had heard historical religious narrative.” some arguments that separate Professor Sir Tom Devine Catholic schools contributed also felt the report lacked a to sectarianism, it believes it historian’s insight into the is time to ‘shift the focus from huge significance of recent the structure of education to momentous changes in Scottish the quality of what happens society. “This report confirms for young people’. previous studies which have all Michael McGrath, director demonstrated that the malign Queen honours Ozanam Club of the Scottish Catholic aspects of the old sectarianism Education Service, said the —which did indeed affect the I report’s findings were welcome. life chances of many people SSVP Paisley club for people with learning disabilities gets top award “Knowing that Catholic of Irish Catholic descent— schools are inclusive By Daniel Harkins met at one of the Ozanam evenings. (Main) Ozanam Club members take part in a have disappeared for the most recent indoor bowling competition at the club at communities which welcome part,” he said. “However, not “They are a wonderful, great club,” Mrs St Mirin’s Cathedral Hall in Paisley. (Inset) Some people of all faiths and none, surprisingly deep-rooted QUEEN Elizabeth II has honoured a Fleming said. “For Michael just to be going of the young volunteers I am pleased that the Advisory attitudes which have come Paisley social club for people with out on a Friday night just like all the rest of PICS: CHARLIE MOORE Group has concluded that down through families for learning disabilities. the young folk—and older folk—going out sectarianism in Scotland generations take much longer The Paisley Ozanam Club—a special and getting dressed in your glad rags and Rendu Special Works Conference which cannot be attributed to to wither and die even when works conference of the Society of St Vincent going off to the club, it’s wonderful. runs the club, will be one of those meeting schools,” Mr McGrath said. their immediate causes no De Paul—was recognised on Tuesday with a “They all love it—they are just there the Queen next month. The report also urges all longer exist.” Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the rocking and dancing and they are up there “We were delighted, but also a bit schools to work anti- The report also found that highest award that can be given to a voluntary doing their gyration! It’s wonderful; they all embarrassed we won because we enjoy sectarianism material into the the continuing bar on a group and the group equivalent of an MBE. get dressed up as this is their weekend. It’s doing it,” she said. “Our club was set up curriculum, which Mr McGrath Catholic monarch was fuelling The Ozanam Club provides activities for the best place in Paisley on a Friday night. because our founding members were aware said Catholic schools ‘would sectarianism in Scotland. children and adults with additional support Michael is like ‘oh mum—go!’ because you of similar clubs in Carfin and that inspired consider at greater length.’ Changes to the succession needs, and respite for parents and carers. are kind of cramping his style a little but I us, so hopefully we can inspire others with The report also calls on all laws in 2011 did not go as far Representatives of the club have been do sneak in a wee bit early at times!” this. That would be one good thing if more churches to call on local co- as lifting the ban on Catholics invited to meet the Queen at a garden party Mrs Fleming added that she was not Ozanam Clubs came out of it.” operation as well as ‘symbolic ascending to the throne, which at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s surprised to hear the Paisley Ozanam Club Ms O’Neill said it was great to have so gestures’ of friendship to dates back to the early 18th official residence in Scotland, on July 1. had won the award as ‘the helpers and the many young people helping out at the club, ‘affirm cooperation where it century. Society of St Vincent De Paul are amazing and said she is involved herself simply exists, and encourage it where The report calls for sanctions Nomination and give up such a lot of their own time.’ because it is fun. it has yet to emerge’ as ‘too to compel football clubs to do The Paisley group, which meets on the second “You know they are going somewhere “They are quite a happy bunch of folk and often people have a view of more to tackle sectarianism and fourth Friday out of each month in St safe where they are being cared for and you everybody is accepted. They don’t judge as others’ faith that is founded and it said there was ‘little Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, has been running don’t have to worry and have a few hours to other people might—I think it teaches the evidence’ of sectarianism at since September 2002 and has 120 members yourself. It is all ages and all abilities that rest of us to be more accepting.” the heart of Scottish politics. —of all denominations and none—who get go and we have been there since the beginning The Scottish Government said together for bingo, bowls and social outings, and it is lovely.” Origins the work of the advisory group with each evening ending with a disco. The Ozanam Clubs were first formed in would shape its agenda on Susan Fleming’s son Michael, 31, has Volunteers 1989 in Viewpark by James Lynch after he tackling sectarianism. been attending the club since its inception, Close to 80 people have signed up to volunteer and his wife adopted two children with and she wrote a letter supporting the group’s at the club, including pupils from Trinity Down’s Syndrome. Since then it has grown I Additional reporting by nomination for the award. She has witnessed High School in Renfrew and St Andrew’s throughout Paisley, Hamilton and Carfin. Daniel Harkins the clubs growth over the years and even Academy in Paisley. attended the wedding of two members who Caroline O’Neill, president of the Sr Rosalie I Continued on page 2

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Glasgow Archdiocese’s Union of Catholic Mothers held their closing Mass in St Margaret’s in Nightfever at cathedral in Dundee Clydebank last Wednesday.Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow was principal celebrant with Fr David Brown, Fr Francis Balmer and parish assistant Fr Celestine Nnolim.Above, UCM president Betty Barrie, vice president Liz McCallum, secretary Alice Campbell and treasurer Cathie McColgan present PEOPLE of all faiths and none St Andrew’s was beautifully —including from the university cheques to Archbishop Tartaglia, Fr Fr Nnolim and Chaplain Fr Brown for the Priesthood, and Paula were invited into St Andrew’s illuminated as volunteers were chaplaincy, and the choir of St Harkins from St Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Cathedral in Dundee last Saturday joined by Bishop Stephen Robson Bride’s in Monifieth—as the faith- for the ecumenical Nightfever of Dunkeld, cathedral administrator ful volunteers brought Saturday event. Canon Kevin Golden and Fr night revellers into the church, The evenings are held regularly in Michael Carrie, who on Tuesday including many young people, and Dundee and Glasgow and see will celebrate the first anniversary encouraged some homeless people Kraków 2016 volunteers go out into the streets to of his ordination. to join in the evening, providing invite passers-by into a candlelit Music was provided throughout them with food. World Youth Day church or Cathedral. the night by groups across the diocese PICS: EDDIE MAHONEY Jim Cassidy’s idea to raise funds to help Scottish youth travel to World Youth Day in Krakov, Poland, in 2016 in honour of the newly canonised Sts John Paul II (who founded WYD) and John XXII has prompted the SCO to launch an appeal fund. Anyone wishing to support this cause can send their donation to The Scottish Catholic Observer Appeal Account, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6BT marked WYD 16. The SCO will work with the Church and its associated youth ministries to make sure the funds go to helping young pilgrims get to Poland for the celebrations.

Queen’s Award for SSVP club in Paisley

I Continued from page 1 matter of weeks they were pick up the honour this year and coming from everywhere. It just will receive the award from the “I am delighted,” Mr Lynch blew up. It must have meant to Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire said about the award, before have happened. But I am later this summer. The Queen’s reflecting on how far the groups delighted and really pleased for Award for Voluntary Service had come. “It was two years the Paisley group.” committee chair, former before [the Society of St Vincent broadcast journalist Martyn De Paul] invited me up as a Award Lewis CBE, congratulated the special works conference because The Queen’sAward for Voluntary winners and said the ‘thousands they didn’t think it would work Service were created in 2002 to of volunteers who give up spare —I think a lot of people thought celebrate the Queen’s Golden time to help others in their that! My intention was just to get Jubilee and winners are community—and to help solve a wee hall—10 from the announced each year on June problems—demonstrate the best community, 10 from Kirklands 2—the anniversary of the of democracy in action.’ Hospital—and that would be Queen’s Coronation. Minister for Civil Society, something for my own children The Paisley Ozanam Club is Rob Wilson, also congratulated to go to in later years, but in a one of a number of groups to the winners and ‘hard working’ volunteers. He added that he hopes the EWTN - THE CATHOLIC SATELLITE CHANNEL groups ‘continue to inspire others to get involved and make The perfect Christian present a positive impact so that we can continue to build a bigger, Tel: SAS 0141 774 5000 or 07971 514 703 stronger society.’ for our special offer I [email protected] SAS - SCOTLAND’S CATHOLIC SATELLITE COMPANY PIC: CHARLIE MOORE WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER NEWS 3 Tributes to Charles Kennedy

Praise for MSPs’ rejection of suicide bill ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia, president of the By Ian Dunn me,” she said. “And I share the view of many Bishops’ Conference of professional colleagues that to legislate for Scotland, has paid tribute to ARCHBISHOP Leo Cushley of St this would risk undermining patient trust Charles Kennedy (right), the Andrews and Edinburgh congratulated in doctors and medical advice.” former leader of the Liberal Scottish MSPs for rejecting the latest Catholic MSP Siobhan McMahon said Democrats who died attempt to legalise assisted suicide. the bill reinforces the ‘stereotype that unexpectedly at his Fort “Our parliamentarians took a step towards disabled people are a burden and do not William Home on Monday, building a society that has the dignity of contribute to society,’ a stereotype that aged 55. the human person—and especially the ‘could not be further from the truth and “Charles Kennedy’s death at most vulnerable —at its very heart, and for must not be given validity today, tomorrow the tragically premature age of 55 a ‘much loved and respected that we are grateful,” Archbishop Cushley or at any time in the future.’ is a great loss not only to politics parishioner’ who would be (right) said after MSPs voted down the Gordon Macdonald of lobbying group in our country but to the ‘sorely missed.’ “He was a very Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 Care Not Killing said he was ‘absolutely principles of civic and civilised humble and thoughtful person,” in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh by delighted’ at how the vote had gone. engagement,” Archbishop the priest added. 82 votes to 35. “In every free democratic society there Tartaglia said. “His wisdom Mr Kennedy was raised a The archbishop’s brother bishops also are limits placed on human freedom in and courtesy were a mark of his Catholic and Dr John Pugh, expressed relief that the Scottish politicians order to protect the common good and highland upbringing, his political Liberal Democrat MP for had rejected the bill. vulnerable people,” he said. “It is right that skill grew from his sharp intellect Southport said: ‘Clearly his “We believe human life must be fully During the debate on the bill, Scottish the law is not to be changed to accommodate and his humility and concern Faith was a support. He showed protected by the law at every stage,” a Health Secretary Shona Robison had told the wishes of a small number of desperate for others was testament to his up at Mass at the House of statement from the Bishops’Conference of MSPs: “The government believes that the and determined people at the expense of deeply held beliefs. Commons quite frequently in Scotland reveals, adding: “It is not current law is clear, and it is not lawful to the rights of others. “He will be mourned by his the last couple of years.” appropriate for any person to make assist someone to commit suicide, and the “Vulnerable people who are sick, elderly family, by many in the world of After taking over the party judgments about the ‘quality’ of another’s government has no plans to change that.” or disabled can so easily feel pressure, politics and within the church, leadership from Paddy Ashdown life as this bill would require.” Despite that, she said, Scottish whether real or imagined, to end their lives by the parishioners of St John’s in 1999, Mr Kennedy led the The bill was originally advocated in Government ministers would be able to so as not to be a burden on others,” he Parish in Caol and beyond. Our Liberal Democrats to their best 2013 by Margo MacDonald, an independent vote ‘according to their conscience,’before went on. “Parliament's first responsibility thoughts and prayers are with election results since the 1920s member of Scottish Parliament battling adding that she would not be backing the is to protect the vulnerable and that is what them all at this time.” in 2005. He resigned as leader against Parkinson’s disease, and was taken legislation. has happened.” In a statement his family said: in 2006. up by co-sponsor Green MSP Patrick Conservative MSP Dr Nanette Milne— However The My Life, My Death, My “We are obviously devastated Prime Minister David Harvie after her death. The bill had been a former anaesthetist and cancer researcher Choice campaign said it was encouraged at the loss. Charles was a fine Cameron has said he is ‘deeply widely expected to fail after the committee who sits on Holyrood’s Health Committee that support for the proposals had more man, a talented politician, and a saddened’ by Mr Kennedy’s reviewing it found it had ‘significant flaws.’ —also said she would not be supporting than doubled since the issue last came loving father to his young son.” death and Scotland’s First MSPs, not swayed by the claims of Mr the bill. before the Scottish Parliament in 2010 and Both of Mr Kennedy’s parents Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Harvie and his supporters that the flawed “Personally, as a former health said they would keep fighting for assisted were laid to rest at St John’s ‘Charles devoted his life to legislation could be amended at a later stage, professional, the idea of actively and suicide. Church in Caol, with his Father serving Scotland and his voted it down it on its general principles deliberately hastening death by assisting dying earlier this year. beloved Highlands.’ on May 27. someone to die is deeply disturbing for I [email protected] Fr Roddy McAuley, parish Police Scotland are not treating priest at St John’s, said he was Mr Kennedy’s death as suspicious.

Police investigate Galloway priest Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow SPOTLIGHT ON (fare left) has paid tribute to after his resignation from parish long-serving Glasgow priest Fr Noel Barry (left) who died on Monday afternoon. A GALLOWAY priest is position as parish priest of Our “For the last 13 years, Fr Noel Barry facing a police investigation Lady, Star of the Sea, Saltcoats,” has been a dedicated and much over allegations of financial a spokesman Galloway Diocese appreciated parish priest of St Agnes', irregularities. said. “This was due to begin on Lambhill,”Archbishop Tartataglia said. Fr Graeme Bell, parish priest Monday June 1. “For the last few years, he has fought a at Our Lady Star of the Sea in “On Wednesday May 27 a remarkably courageous battle against an Saltcoats, had already taken a report was passed to Police aggressive cancer. During that time, and leave of absence and resigned as Scotland alleging financial even while undergoing complex parish priest for other reasons irregularities in the parish. treatment, he never once asked to be when the new statement was “Police enquires are ongoing relieved of his duties. I saw him a few read at the parish last weekend. and Fr Bell has vacated the days before he died, and, to the very end, “Fr Graeme Bell recently parish house. he just wanted to get back to his parish. received permission from “The Diocese of Galloway May he rest in peace” Bishop Nolan, to take a leave will continue to assist the PIC: PAUL McSHERRY of absence and to resign his police in their investigations.”

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By Daniel Harkins one member of the congregation saying it was good to hear people give their witness to how the BISHOP John Keenan believes that the Lord had changed their lives. Church urgently needs the deep breath of Speaking after the May 23 event, Fr Douglas prayer and that Jesus wants us to touch Macmillan said the day’s activities were a great human misery and wants us to know the celebration. Fr Macmillan first came into contact power of his tenderness. with Charismatic Renewal in 2005 through a The Bishop of Paisley (right) made the remarks prayer group in St Mirin’s Cathedral and was later when speaking to members of the Charismatic appointed chaplain to the group in the diocese. Renewal movement from across Scotland who “It was all new to me at that point and time recently came to St Francis’Church in Port Glasgow although I was aware of it,” he said. “But I for a celebration of Pentecost (below right). became very much enamoured by it and found it The annual Paisley Diocesan Charismatic Day as a valid way to turn towards God and receive of Renewal is the biggest gathering held by the God’s blessing upon you. group in the diocese—where it has had a presence “I think people can get the wrong impression St Helen’s pupils take inspiration from for more than 40 years—and around 100 people of Charismatic Renewal and think it is all about attended this year including a number of families. people waving their hands in the air and jumping Before Mass was celebrated in the church, the up and down, but there is a very serious side as Holy Father with recent foodbank drive Faithful gathered in the church hall for a lecture well and they do embrace other forms of prayer from Bishop Keenan, with a further talk from Grace such asAdoration of the Sacrament and the Rosary. By Daniel Harkins headteacher at St Helen’s, said the Pope Francis Faith Award Binnie and testimony from Tom Judge and Helen “My wish is that more people would take the the response was phenomenal, —which was first introduced in Border on how the Lord had changed their lives. time to learn about it because I think they might PUPILS from St Helen’s but that in many ways he was Lent last year—has been a We need to be a people of missionary and find that it is to their liking, but they get the Primary School, Bishopbriggs, not surprised by the children’s great addition to the school’s prayer, he continued, saying we can do this if we wrong impression because of what they might took inspiration from Pope incredible effort. faith teaching. use the gifts of the Holy Spirit and adding that have seen on television.” Francis as they offered their “Everytime we try and do “It gives children a chance to Jesus wants spirit-filled Evangelisers, but Fr Macmillan praised Bishop Keenan for his help to people reliant on something for charity the be more visible in the parish and evangelisers whose lives have been changed by support of the movement and said he gave a good foodbanks. response overwhelms us,” he I think that is one of the fantastic God’s presence and steeped in prayer. and inspiring talk that ‘made you feel like going Over the Lenten period, the said. “Foodbanks have very things—to show they have a You only need to know Jesus to be able to out and proclaiming the word right away.’ pupils collected food from much been in the news recently faith that goes just beyond evangelise, the bishop said, before adding that Helen Border, a member of the Paisley diocesan parents and staff and donated it so it was very topical and the attending Mass and do other Scotland needs spiritual change more than political service team for Charismatic Renewal, attended to the East Dunbartonshire children do understand the things to promote their Faith. change—that it needs Jesus Christ—and the event and testified at it. Foodbank. Every class in the issues, that some people are “They are keen to take part. concluded that we need to be a poor Church to “The Holy Spirit radiated through the word of school got involved with the finding it very difficult in these They are not just going to pass on the faith to the poor. the Lord, the talks and testimonies given,” she said. collection efforts, and in total economic times.” church; they are doing things in There was uplifting music performed by a group “The joy could be seen very clearly in everyone’s managed to gather 323kg— The foodbank work was the church community and from Glasgow University Catholic Chaplaincy faces as they praised the Lord in prayer and song. four carloads—of food, with coordinated by the school’s P6 being an active part of that and the gathering ended with Bishop Keenan Apart from the joy of the day the one thing I will some people donating full pupils who have enrolled in the community in the school. They celebrating holy Mass with Fr Douglas Macmillan, remember is that Bishop John told us that all we meals for the charity. Pope Francis Faith Award, an are a visible example of what spiritual director for Charismatic Renewal in need to evangelise in our daily lives is to know Anne Carson from East initiative of the Scottish faith can be.” Paisley Diocese, and Fr Euan Paton, parish priest the Lord [and] therefore let us go out and share Dunbartonshire Foodbank Catholic Education Service and The depute head added that he of St Francis’. the Joy of the Gospel with all we meet.” came to the school to collect the Scottish bishops which is thinks the award allows his pupils As people left the church they said what a the children’s donation and said designed to help children show to become ‘responsible young wonderful day it had been from start to end, with I [email protected] that the young fundraisers ‘signs of love’ in their daily citizens’ and said that the things (above) were amazing. lives and to be active members they learn will hopefully stay “They were so helpful in of their local Church. with them as they grow up. loading the cars when we came In addition to their charity “You can’t speak for all of The Glasgow Phoenix Choir to give a charity to collect the food,” Ms Carson work, the pupils have been them but I know our high said. “It shows great community working in their local parish— school has many faith base THE Glasgow Phoenix Choir —64 years as the Glasgow pilgrimage, prayer and grace for spirit in the young people and we St Dominic’s in Bishopbriggs initiatives so I can see it lasting and guests will perform in Phoenix Choir and 50 years as those who visit it. Performing in are grateful for their kindness —tidying the church gardens in them,” he added. concert at St Francis Xavier the Glasgow Orpheus Choir. aid of the grotto alongside the and enthusiasm.” and handing out leaflets at Mass. Church, Carfin, on June 12 The choir is conducted by Glasgow Phoenix choir will be Andrew Gallagher, depute Mr Gallagher said he thinks I [email protected] with all proceeds going to Marilyn J Smith MBE, assisted by the Dublin Airport Singers, a long the National Shrine of Our Cameron Murdoch, accompanist -established choir of around 50 Lady of Lourdes. and depute conductor, and members based in north Dublin. The choir rose out of the ashes performs more than 30 concerts The Irish choir was founded of the celebrated Glasgow per year in the UK and abroad. in 1991 by musical director Orpheus Choir and this year For more than 90 years, Carfin Tony Madden, who worked in celebrates 114 years in existence Grotto has been a special place of Dublin Airport—the source of Glasgow Liturgical chant group Our Lady icon on the look-out for new voices PAISLEY Catholics have had A LITURGICAL chant and music of the Liturgy and their hearts touched by the group that began life in carrying them away with us Icon of Our Lady of Paisley Edinburgh has come to into our daily lives,” he said. as it makes it journey around Glasgow and organisers are “The treasure of sacred music the diocese ahead of next looking for singers of all is to be preserved and fostered Easter’s diocesan synod. ability to get involved. with great care. The Church The icon (right) shows Our Salmarie—a Gaelic term acknowledges Gregorian chant Lady holding the baby Jesus in denoting one who sings as specially suited to the front of St Mirin’s Cathedral and ecclesiastical chant—will hold Roman Liturgy. Paisley Abby, and is currently on meetings in Our Lady of Good “Liturgical chant especially a pilgrimage around the diocese, Bishop Toal celebrates official opening of St Bride’s Counsel in Dennistoun beginning enables all types of people to having visited St Paul’s and St on Tuesday June 16. offer God a true sacrifice of Peter’s in Paisley, St Cadoc’s in PUPILS and staff at St Bride’s Joseph Toal of Motherwell. by Fr James O’Kane. Salmaire’s activities involve praise in song, and he may be Newton Mearns and spending Primary School, Cambuslang, Bishop Toal celebrated the The school’s pupils moved learning Carolingian chant, but calling people personally to most of this week in St Charles’ celebrated the official opening first Mass in the new St Bride’s into the £8.5 million building also items from the Roman, worship him through Liturgical (right). On Thursday it arrived in of their school with Bishop and blessed the building, assisted in January. Milanese, Beneventan, Greek, chant purely at his behest rather St Mary’s Parish in the city. A dedication plaque was Syrian and Coptic traditions. than for some ulterior motive Mgr Thomas Monaghan, parish presented to St Bride’s and has Alexander Codona will lead on their part. I hope that priest at St Cadoc’s, said the pride of place in the entrance to the group and said the experience Salmaire helps facilitate such icon touched a lot of hearts and EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 the school. During his visit, the has always felt worshipful. praise. Our atheist members in captured the imagination. Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. children presented Bishop Toal “While an evening at Salmaire Edinburgh seemed just to enjoy “We produced laminated 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. with a framed print of St Bride does not aim at providing a singing chant for its cultural cards and you would see people Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. 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Discussing duty to protect the vulnerable

A NUMBER of safeguarding from Tina Campbell, national into dark areas and bringing coordinators from religious safeguarding coordinator for that light to others. orders and congregations the Church in Scotland, on the Those in attendance on the came to the parish of work of the SCSS, before day were full of praise for the Blessed John Duns Scotus exploring the importance of conference. in Glasgow recently where the spiritual dimension of “The whole day was excellent,” they discussed their duty to safeguarding, with a new window one said, with another adding protect the vulnerable. of the Guardian Angel, blessed that Ms Campbell and Ms More than 65 religious from last year by Bishop Joseph Hampton’s talks were excellent across Scotland, including Toal, on view for the first time. and ‘easy to listen to.’ some who live in England, The day also saw the launch Ms Campbell said the day was attended the Scottish Catholic of new guidance for the very successful and that it was Safeguarding Service (SCSS) Conference of Religious in ‘always a joy to see the dedication hosted event, which took the Scotland link coordinators, and of the Religious who attend.’ theme ‘bearers of light,’ from guest speaker Dr Kay Hampton Next year’s conference, she Bishop Hugh Gilbert of of the National Confidential added, will focus on the Aberdeen’s homily on the Year Forum (above), spoke about implementation of the McLellan for Consecrated Life. her work, which seeks to hear Report, which will be published The SCSS helps oversee the the experience of those who in the summer following former work and training of safeguarding have been in care in health and Church of Scotland Moderator coordinators who ensure the educational settings. Andrew McLellan’s commission safety of children and vulnerable During Mass, the principal examining the Church’s people in the Church. celebrant Fr Dermot Morrin safeguarding protocols and The day began with an update preached about shining light procedures.

Hawkstone Hall Redemptorist International Pastoral Centre performance at St Francis Xavier’s in Carfin 40th Anniversary Year the choir’s name. won numerous awards at music of the Paul Harris Fellowship With members from all festivals in Ireland and has from Rotary International. walks of life and areas of taken part in choral festivals in Dublin, the choir has developed Vienna, Verona and Krakow. I The Glasgow Phoenix Choir a reputation nationally and The Glasgow Phoenix Choir Concert, sponsored by the internationally, winning many regularly raises money for Co-operative Funeralcare, will awards along the way, with a churches and charities in Scotland take place on Friday June 12 at diverse repertoire encompass- and beyond. The choir has raised 7.30pm in St Francis Xavier ing sacred, secular, ancient and more than £1.5 million for many Church, Carfin. Tickets cost £8 modern music from many charities in the 64 years of its and £6. Phone 07890 693 825 The Autumn Renewal Course 2015 countries and cultures. It has existence, resulting in the award for tickets 7 September ʹ 3 December 2015 ,ĂǁŬƐƚŽŶĞ͛Ɛ͕ dŚƌĞĞ DŽŶƚŚ ZĞŶĞǁĂů ŽƵƌƐĞ has an international reputation as an excellent speaks to the heart of the Faithful in Paisley renewal experience. Open to religious, clergy, and lay people, we will celebrate its 40th Year with the Autumn Course. Six thousand women & men in ministry worldwide have benefited from this sabbatical programme - for some a life changing experience. With renowned speakers and the resident Pastoral Team, the Course offers a wholistic approach to renewal. Summer 5-Day Courses 2015 The Gospel of Matthew 14 ʹ 19 June & 27 Sept ʹ 2 Oct &ƌ ŝĂƌĂŶ K͛ĂůůĂŐŚĂŶ ^ƐZ The Spirituality of True Self Esteem 21 ʹ 26 June Fr Jim McManus CssR Contemporary Moral Dilemmas 28 June ʹ 3 July Fr Mark Miller CSsR Our Story as a Source of Spirituality 13 ʹ 18 Sept Fr Nick Harnan MSC An Introduction to the New Testament 20 ʹ Ϯϱ ^ĞƉƚ &ƌ ŝĂƌĂŶ K͛ĂůůĂŐŚĂŶ ^ƐZ Courses and Retreats 6-Day Directed Retreat 18 -25 July &ƌ DĂƵƌŝĐĞ K͛DĂŚĂŶLJ ^ƐZ͕ Sr Carol Mouat OP & Sr Jackie Smith SP Preached Retreat 3 -7 August The Recovery of the Sacred in our everyday lives Fr Nick Harnan MSC 6-Day Preached Retreat 31 Aug -4 Sept The Consecrated Life Fr DĂƵƌŝĐĞ K͛DĂŚŽŶLJ ^ƐZ Challenges in Evangelisation ʹ from a Lay Leaders Perspective Joy, Mercy and Apostolic Life in the era of Pope Francis 22 -24 November Mr David Wells “I think it is helping to “I’d see children going and arrived last Thursday, and a pro- For further details of all Courses, Retreats & Weekends revitalise devotion to Our lighting candles—it was quite cession of the icon was held Blessed Lady and bringing Her touching to see wee children before Sunday Mass. Please contact: The Secretary, Hawkstone Hall, Marchamley, Shrewsbury, role into their lives again in a kneeling before it.” Following its week in St SY4 5LG, Tel 01630 685 242 Fax 01630 685 565 way that has been maybe missing In St Charles’parish a welcome Mary’s, the icon will move to St email: [email protected] www.hawkstone-hall.com for a while. Mass was held as the icon Fergus’ on Thursday June 11. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 Migrants’ sea deaths tragedy

By Stephen Reilly

ALLOWING migrants to die at sea is an ‘attack against life’ akin to abortion or euthanasia, Pope Francis has said. Decrying victims of abortion, euthanasia, ter- rorism, trafficking and other travesties, the Holy Father told members of the Italian Science and Life Association last Saturday that progress in civilisation should not just be measured techno- logical advancements, but also by the ability to ‘protect life during the most fragile stages.’ “Abortion is an attack against life,” the Pope said. “Leaving our brothers on boats to die in the Sicilian channel is an attack against life.” His comments came as reception centres across Sicily and southern mainland Italy strug- gle to host the latest wave of more than 5000 Cardinal Pell seeks legal advice after migrants rescued in the Mediterranean at the weekend, according to Frontex, the European Union’s border agency. During 22 separate oper- comments by child comission member ations carried out by naval vessels and merchant ships, 4200 migrants were saved in 24 hours. CARDINAL George Pell is callousness, cold-heartedness, gated,” it reads. “Cardinal Pell The migrants left war-torn Libya in 25 boats, seeking legal advice after a almost sociopathic I would go has never met Mr Saunders, and were rescued by vessels and aircraft from member of the Vatican’s as far as to say, this lack of who seems to have formed his several European countries including Italy, child protection commission care,” he said. “Given the posi- strong opinions without ever Britain, Malta, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, called him ‘almost socio- tion of George Pell (above) as a having spoken to His Emi- Iceland and Finland. pathic’ and appealed for his cardinal of the Church and a nence. “This is the biggest wave of migrants we have dismissal from the Vatican. position of huge authority “In light of all of the avail- seen in 2015,” Fabrice Leggeri, executive direc- A spokesman for the prefect within the Vatican, I think he is able material, including evi- tor of Frontex, said in a statement. “The new ves- of the Vatican Secretariat for a massive, massive thorn in the dence from the cardinal under sels that joined operation Triton this week have the Economy said the Aus- side of Pope Francis’s papacy if oath, there is no excuse for already saved hundreds of people.” tralian cardinal was taking the he’s allowed to remain. And I broadcasting incorrect and prej- Authorities were expected to carry out autop- step in response to Peter Saun- think it’s critical that he is udicial material. In the circum- sies in coming days of the 17 migrants found ders’s comments in the Aus- moved aside, that he is sent stances, the cardinal is left no dead by Italian Navy rescuers in order to deter- tralian television news back to Australia, and that the alternative but to consult with mine cause of death. The most recent fatalities programme 60 Minutes. Pope takes the strongest action his legal advisers.” brings the death toll of men, women and children Migrants are here seen in a boat after being rescued in Mr Saunders, an abuse sur- against him.” The Australian Royal Com- to die or go missing at sea this year to nearly the Mediterranean Sea.Abortion, abandoning migrants vivor and member of the Pon- In a statement, Cardinal mission into Institutional Child 1800, according to the International Organisa- at sea, unsafe working conditions, malnutrition, terror- tifical Commission for the Pell’s spokesman said: “The Sexual Abuse said on Monday tion for Migration. ism and euthanasia are all ‘attacks on life,’ according to Protection of Minors, told the false and misleading claims that it would ask Cardinal Pell Over the same period, approximately 45,000 Pope Francis programme the former Arch- made against His Eminence are to give evidence at a hearing on migrants have landed in Italy. bishop of Sydney’s position outrageous.” abuse in Ballarat in the state of Two days earlier the Pope gave a similar mes- was ‘untenable’ following “From his earliest actions as Victoria. sage to bishops of the Dominican Republic. accusations that he bribed an an archbishop, Cardinal Pell Cardinal Pell has said he is “Pastoral and charitable attention to immi- tiatives of fraternity and peace.” abuse victim to remain silent— has taken a strong stand against prepared to return to Australia grants cannot allow indifference on the part of “It is important to know how to integrate an allegation the cardinal child sexual abuse and put in to appear before the commis- pastor's of the Church,” the Pope said May 27 to immigrants into society and to welcome them strongly denies. place processes to enable com- sion. He has previously the bishops who were in Rome for their ad lim- into the ecclesial community,” the Pope said. “I “He has a catalogue of deni- plaints to be brought forward appeared before the body twice ina visit. “It is inexcusable to fail to promote ini- thank those who are close to them and to all who grating people, of acting with and independently investi- via videolink from the Vatican.

US PRESIDENT Barack Obama made an unannounced stop to British peer advises Holy the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in Miami last Friday. Standing with the president is Fr Juan See to overhaul its media Rumin Dominguez. The shrine is named for the patroness of Cuba and the Cuban people. The The British peer charged existing national church organisa- president was on his way to the with the reform of the Vati- tions—take for granted.” airport after attending a Demo- can’s media operation has He explained that Cardinal cratic fundraiser the night urged the Holy See to radi- George Pell, one the Pope’s nine before and spending the morn- cally overhaul its communica- closest cardinal advisers, has ing at the National Hurricane asked him to lead the committee Center. tions. “For me it was an honour and Lord Patten of Barnes offered on Vatican media reform. The a sign that we live in a free a scathing critique of the Vatican’s media reform committee met in country,” Fr Dominguez, himself current media structures, saying Rome several times from Sep- a Cuban exile, said. “To be able they were unfit for the digital age. tember 2014 to March 2015, then to tell President Obama to his Giving the English and Welsh produced a report recommending face about the feelings of thou- bishops’ World Communications major changes. sands of people who visit the Day Lecture in London, he said Lord Patten addded that that shrine every day” that, while ‘the Church has Vatican needed to take a new cleaned up and cleared up the approach in order to meet the way it manages its finances, put- challenges of the internet age. ting an appropriate emphasis on “We need a critical evaluation modern accountancy and audit- of the type of content being pro- ing, including transparency,’com- duced. What is needed now is munications had not received more visual, multimedia content, adequate attention. especially if one wishes to reach “It would be bizarre if the Vat- younger people,” he said. “To be ican was to run its media with its present effectively in social eyes closed to the way every other media, you have to develop an media organisation is managed in interactive approach where infor- the second decade of the 21st cen- mation is not merely ‘broadcast’ tury,” he said. “It would be to a passive public but where beyond bizarre to deny the Vati- there is a capacity to have a dia- can the sort of modern media logue with the public, respond- SPOTLIGHT ON operation that others—including ing to questions and criticism.” WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7 akin to abortion, euthanasia

Thanks for close to half a million for Nepal

SCIAF is thanking support- villages are accessible only on off before have lost everything ers after receiving over foot or by helicopter. Caritas and need help urgently.’ £427,000 for its emergency teams are using tractors to reach “With the monsoon rains due response to the Nepal earth- some of the more isolated areas. to hit the country in June the situ- quakes which left over 8400 SCIAF Director Alistair Dut- ation for many people will get people dead and millions ton, who has worked in Nepal, worse,” he said. more homeless and in urgent said the generosity of SCIAF’s “Families are continuing to need. supporters would make a huge sleep on the streets and people in The Scottish Catholic Interna- difference. isolated rural areas fear that ris- tional Aid Fund is working “I’d like to thank every single ing waters and heavy winds will closely with its sister agencies in person who has offered their further damage their hillside the Caritas family of Catholic prayers and given their money to towns. So much rebuilding is international aid agencies and so help the suffering people of needed. It will take a long time far have given 130,000 people Nepal after the devastating earth- for people to recover. I urge peo- tarpaulins, mats and blankets to quakes turned their lives upside ple to continue supporting the make temporary shelters, as well down,” he added. “We’re helping people of Nepal in the months as food, soap and help to get to get temporary shelters, food, and years ahead.” clean water. soap and water to thousands of Following the emergency One month on from the disas- the most vulnerable survivors. appeal, SCIAF will continue to ter, tremors continue to shake However the sheer scope of the support efforts to help the peo- Kathmandu and the surrounding damage to people’s homes, lives ple in Nepal impacted by the countryside. An estimated and their ability to support them- earthquake rebuild. 500,700 homes have been com- selves is huge.” suffer as a gesture of loving care towards the refugees?” he said. “For immigration, poverty. pletely destroyed with nearly Mr Dutton said that ‘Even brother who feels alone and helpless, with whom For refugees, war. Until there is an end to poverty 300,000 badly damaged. Many people who were relatively well I http://www.sciaf.org.uk/ Christ identified.” and war, nothing will change.” The Pope's comments came on the heels of Cardinal Veglio said it is the Church’s mission another Vatican official's harsh critique of EU to help the ‘most poor, the most dispossessed, migration policy. abandoned,’ and said these are the migrants. “If Another senior Vatican official underlined the the Church did not do these things, then truly she Pope’s message this week. Cardinal Antonio betrays her mission,” he said. Maria Veglio, president of the Pontifical Council Cardinal Veglio called the European refugee for Migrants and Itinerant People, said in an policy system of quotas ‘not very humane and interview with Vatican Radio that the EU was not very Christian’ and called on Europe to cre- ignoring the root cause of migration. ate concrete new policies as opposed to quick “What is the cause of immigration and temporary solutions to emergency situations. ARCHDIOCESE OF ST ANDREWS & EDINBURGH NEWS ROUNDUP be put before the Pakistan gov- Greek Catholic Church decried ernment for approval. The pro- the entrenchment of the Russ- RE PRIMARY ADVISOR posed law will introduce severe ian military in occupied areas The opportunity has arisen for a RE Primary Advisor to support curriculum development in Pope’s encyclical on penalties for people who make of eastern Ukraine and said that primary schools within the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh and the Diocese of the environment due false accusations of blasphemy. his priests continue to minister Dunkeld. This is a new role that requires a proven track record in religious education. POPE Francis’ encyclical on It will also aim to stop vigilantes there despite the dangers. “In the environment will be titled taking the law into their own that territory of Donbass, which The Role Laudato Sii (Praised Be), a line hands. Last November a Chris- is under occupation of the The RE Primary Advisor will support curriculum development in primary schools offering from St Francis of Assisi's Can- tian couple, Shahbhaz and Russian troops, each day [we] regular CPD opportunities, developing resources for use in the classroom, including ticle of Creatures, and will be Shama Masih, who were accused receive news of incoming of sacramental preparation and contributing to National and Diocesan developments in line released June 16, the head of of blasphemy, were burned to heavy weapons,” Major Arch- with the Curriculum for Excellence in RERC in cooperation with the Bishops Conference the Vatican publishing house death in a brick kiln furnace. bishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Scotland. The promotion of Catholic ethos and the strengthening of teaching standards has said. Salesian Fr Giuseppe They were later proved innocent. told Vatican Radio. will also be integral to the role. Costa, speaking at an event in Under the proposed legislation it “My question is why? If we Naples last Sunday, told would be necessary to prove agreed to ceasefire, if we The post is a full time post of 35 hours with a requirement for flexibility. The post is being reporters that publishers from someone’s intent. agreed to start a political provided through a joint working arrangement with the Diocese of Dunkeld and is for a around the world had been ask- process, if we are in favour of fixed period of up to two years. The postholder will work for the Archdiocese of St Andrews ing for the rights to reprint Assassination plot saving human beings in that & Edinburgh for 21 hours per week and for the Diocese of Dunkeld for 14 hours per week. Laudato Sii when it is released against archbishop territory, why is somebody in mid-June. The Vatican press AN ASSASSINATION attempt investing in war?” Applicants office declined to confirm the was foiled against a Burnudian You must be a qualified primary school teacher holding a Catholic Teacherʼs Certificate with title of the document or the Archbishop last weekend. Vigil ending in US at least five yearʼs experience and educated to degree/masters level. You must also have release date. The title is best Local reports suggest Arch- Church? an excellent working knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence in RERC, experience of known as the introductory bishop Evariste Ngoyagoye of A GROUP of Bostonian teaching “This Is Our Faith” and a proven track record in developing curriculum resources. phrase to eight verses of St Bujumbura, was to have been Catholics have been ordered to You must be able to develop and provide CPD opportunities and website resources. You Francis of Assisi’s famous targeted during Mass. “This is end their 11 year vigil by a must be an effective team player who can work in schools and at national level and also be prayer thanking God for the what was reported by one of judge. A US Superior Court committed to working within and supporting the values and ideals of the organisation. gifts of creation. the alleged members of the judge has ordered that parish- Review of Pakistan’s commando that had to act yes- ioners must vacate St Frances For a full job description and application form please contact:- blasphemy law terday,” a Church source is Xavier Cabrini Catholic Mrs Helen Gardner-Swift, Vice Chancellor, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, reported as saying. “The secu- Church by 5pm today. The EDINBURGH, EH9 1BB Email: [email protected] PAKISTAN’S draconian blas- rity service, formed by the church was one of dozens that phemy law, which has seen young of the archdiocese, con- was closed in 2004 by the arch- Closing date: Friday 19 June 2014 Christians imprisoned awaiting tributed to foiling the attack.” diocese. The group was ordered execution, and innocent people to vacate the church by May 29 Interview date: Friday 26 June 2014 murdered by vigilantes, may Ukrainian church on but asked the judge to suspend soon be tightened up to stop Russian rule his order, while they filed an The Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh Charity No. SC008540 abuse. A draft bill will shortly THE HEAD of the Ukrainian appeal to the decision. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 NEWS FEATURE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015

Christ lives, sends Holy Spirit from God The New Movements conference this month, hosted by the Community of the Risen Christ, brings together communities and individuals in the Catholic Church mission. MICHAEL JORDAN looks ahead

HE NEW Move- groups such as Charismatic Spirit acts in definable moments expectation that we will hear ments Conference Renewal or Youth 2000. to meet the needs of the God’s call and that we will brings together new Additionally there can be no Church.” respond. We welcome all individ- M o v e m e n t s , triumphalism or comparison of Perhaps this is one of those ual, groups and Movements to be communities and groups. As St John Paul II said definable moments in the life of part of this event. individuals in the Catholic when he addressed the gathering the Church in Scotland. We look Church to encourage and inspire of 300,000 members of more forward to this event and the sub- I Further details can be found at Tthem in their life and mission. than 40 different Movements in sequent follow up with eager www.newmovements.co.uk The conference, hosted by the St Peter’s Square at Pentecost Community of the Risen Christ 1998: “You represent one of the in Glasgow, is being held at most significant fruits of this Holyrood School on June 19 and springtime of the Church…this 20. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia springtime moving forward will be in attendance and will be showing the freshness of the the principal celebrant at the Christian experience, based on a closing mass. personal encounter with Christ.” With more than 15 Movements and Communities now signed up he conference on June 19 and supporting the New Move- ten to the apostolate of the ment to youth; but the breadth and 20 draws its inspira- ments Conference it is becoming Catholic Worker movement and the depth of spirituality in tion from the words of the clearer that the vision for the whose community are all of the our Church through the Move- Tthen Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger Conference is to bring people refugees and ments is quite in his address to Ecclesial Move- together from all over Scotland h o m e l e s s inspiring, and ments at that Pentecost gathering to share the common experience whom they But how do you define we have only in 1998. His inspiring and of the Pentecostal power of the serve; to hear a New Movement?... just scratched encouraging words are ‘…Christ Holy Spirit. of the catech- Included in our team are the surface. lives and he sends the Holy As Bishop John Keenan of esis in well established groups H o w , Spirit from the Father —that is Paisley says: “This G e o r g e such as the Catholic though, do you the joyful and life giving experi- conference brings these Move- Square dur- define a New ence that is given to us by the ments together which I think is ing Lent and Men’s Society whose his- M o v e m e n t ? meeting with the ecclesial unique. They will be given teach- Eastertide of tory goes back to the We have not movements in our time. The ing, an understanding of their the Neo- “Irish potato famine; or the been restric- speakers are Bruce Yocum call and mission and will expe- catchemunate Legion of Mary founded tive. Included (above far left), former presiding rience the very rich communion Way which is in 1921 by Frank Duff; in our team are Elder of the Servants of the of the Church which should give mindful of and then all the way well estab- Word brotherhood and Mgr Bob them an opportunity to increase the Acts of through...groups such as lished groups Oliver (above left), a canon their mission.” the Apostles. such as the lawyer from New Jersey now In our preparatory meetings in S o m e Charismatic Renewal or Catholic Men’s serving in the Vatican. March and May, we have been groups have a Youth 2000. Society whose Describing the call and inspired and encouraged by the s p e c i f i c history goes charism of each group, Mgr breadth of the apostolate of the charism, such back to the Oliver says: “We need to begin different groups. It is quite hum- as Schoenstatt Family and Mar- Irish potato famine; or the by hearing God’s call; God is bling to listen to the deeply spir- riage Encounter to marriage and Legion of Mary founded in 1921 working and He takes the initia- itual members of Focolare family life, or NET ministries, by Frank Duff; and then all the tive.We need to respond. sharing their faith journey; to lis- Youth 2000 and Faith Move- way through to post conciliar Throughout history the Holy ” WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LETTERS 9 LETTER OF THE WEEK Thank God for bill’s failure, Does anyone recognises the Saint this but watch the secularists statue represents? Irish referendum brings The statue is in the Church of St A LOT of Christian people will be deeply cultural upheaval Andrews in Braemar,Aberdeenshire. It relieved at the failure of the Assisted has been hewn from a piece of solid Suicide (Scotland) Bill to achieve a IRELAND has voted to change the wood and has stood in the Church for majority in the Scottish Parliament. If ever definition of marriage to include same-sex over 80 years, that we know of, possi- a legislative proposal opened the couples by a substantial majority. bly more. proverbial can of worms it was this one. Its This successful campaign brought St Andrews was built in 1839 and principal proponent was Mr Patrick Harvie, together various shades of ‘progressive’ was the first Catholic Church in the co convener of the Scottish Greens. Mr opinion to win the support of a country area to be built in a prominent posi- Harvie was also a principal exponent of where 90 per cet of the population are at tion, after the reformation. same sex 'marriage' during the least nominally Catholic. The surreal sight We have many special items in the campaigning last year on this issue. of Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams warm Church most of which we can identify During the run up to the 2007 Scottish embrace of a trans-sexual man over six feet but unfortunately the name of this parliament elections the Scottish Greens in his stiletto’s wearing a blond wig gave saint has been lost through time. campaigned vociferously for the closure of one an insight into what has taken place. Thank-you in anticipation Catholic schools. This newspaper entirely Ireland is no longer a country where the correctly made considerable efforts to Catholic Faith is taken seriously by the Carole Paterson bring this to public attention and as a majority of the people. The diffident, even ST ANDREWS CHAPEL HOUSE consequence the Greens lost five of their fainthearted performance of the Catholic BRAEMAR seven seats in the Scottish parliament. clergy, both bishops and priests, in AB35 5WS Patrick Harvie, unfortunately in my defending the nature of marriage gives an personal view, was one of those who example of a church where a severe lack of retained his seat and went on the following confidence in the message of Christ and year to become Co Convener of the two millennia understanding of human Scottish Greens. anthropology and sexuality is quite The Scottish Greens under the leadership apparent. Where were the fearless voices of Patrick Harvie remain who will brave the ridicule of the secular uncompromisingly secular. The media and politicians to defend the Truth? manifestoes of all the parties standing in One can already view the beginning of a the Scottish parliament elections will be campaign to enshrine abortion and same-sex published sometime over the next several surrogacy as part of Ireland’s health service months. It will not surprise me in the provision. In the not too distant future slightest if the manifesto of the Scottish passports will have to be altered to take away Greens contains yet another assault on the nomenclature of father and mother—it Catholic education. will need to be so to avoid discriminating against same- sex couples who cannot claim PICTURE OF THE WEEK Alan Clayton to be mother or fathers to their children. How ARGYLL long before Catholic institutions in Ireland feel the full weight of the state’s determination to outlaw discrimination by Will we be be the only ones left closing down/secularising adoption agencies, to hold the line? schools, hospitals where old attitudes of sexual complementarity are still practised by IF RECENT elections and polls are to be believed, the Scottish those whose bigotry is sanctioned by their ESTABLISHED IN 1885 people are rushing at breakneck speed to embrace a modern and religion? Persecution of the Catholic Church progressive future for our society. might just be around the corner from those Standing in the way of progress is indeed a futile excercise. The ‘cafeteria’ Catholics and their secular key is weighing carefully what is genuine progress for the greater bed-fellows in the land of saints and scholars. good and what is change of the sake of change. The old adage that Quo Vadis Hibernia? just because we can do something then we should rings alarming Andrew Gray true. In that respect, I fear we as Catholics, together with others EDINBURGH with faith, will one day be marginalised and isolated to the point that we the only ones left to hold the line. True progress requires, in crude automotive terms, both the Concerns on socialism and Mr Lynch, and if you believe this then I SCIAF keeps giving and brakes and the accelerator. Americans refer to this in their political nationalism advise you to broaden your knowledge. giving back system as checks and balances. Regarding the numbers of new members Now I followed last week’s debate on assisted suicide in the I AM afraid I am also mystified with Jim joining the SNP, I was merely observing WE LIVE in a world that has both chamber of the Scottish Parliament word for word. And as well as Lynch’s reply to my last letter in the SCO. that we seemed to be accepting new figures starvation and obesity problems, that is hearing fine speeches and lofty ideals, I heard heartfelt pleas on Is he describing it as a rant purely from the SNP itself, as I was completely why is it so inspiring to see our charity both sides of the debate. There was also a great deal of talk about because it does not chime with his unaware of any independent source that SCIAF giving to the developing world and respecting opposing arguments on such an emotive subject, of opinions? I certainly did not infere that the verified this, and, of course, althought the giving back to it supporters in Scotland. people without faith repecting and agreeing with religious groups Tories were the only voice of Christanity SNP certainly had a sweeping victory, it Not only does the donations and funding about the dignity of life, but when it came down to it personal (certainly not some of today’s does no necessarily follow that all became given to SCIAF allow the charity to experience spoke loudest and rang the most true. Conservatves) but merely reflecting on supporters members of the party... respond to emergencies, it also finances Late Independent MSP Margo MacDoanld brought assisted Walter Bogehot’s thoughts from the 19th I will end by reminding Mr Lynch that long term, self-sustaining projects. suicide bills to the Scottish Parliament because, at least in part, of century, that Conservatism is the natural socialism and nationalism were the main Following in the SCO SCIAF’s Alistair her own personal battle with Parkinson’s disease. It was therefore order of government, in the sense that any causes that sowed the seeds for so much Dutton literally getting on his bike, along only fitting that the personal experience of an MSP whose wife is change to our way of life should always be horror in the last century, and that fact with priest (well done Fr Chambers) and living with MS, and his fears for their future, proved revealing. On well considered and not just a progressive, alone would make me very hestitant in volunteers, to thank supporters has been the other side of the debate, the fears of a disabled MSP about the ideological dictate. Is he also implying that giving or even expressing any credence in really uplifting. Is it too much to hope that proposed bill devaluing the live of those who have additional social conscience only belongs to left-wing a modicum of alliance with these his fit and healthy example could also help needs, making them feel like a burden, spoke loudest of all. parties, and the many voters hold ideologies. our obesity problem, especially in the And for all the talk of respecting differing views on this ‘issue of conservative values are completely devoid Margaret Thomson young? conscience,’ in Scotland, a country rich in Christain heritage and of any intergrity in this respect? I think not, MOTHERWELL Mr Dalton values, what we increasingly heard in the assisted suicide debate GLASGOW was a call for a ‘logical discussion’ of the issue, setting religion and morality to one side as if they were not logical, or worse, not Archbishop of Dublin brave, of them would have been practising even relevant. The truth of the matter is that Church and State do wise on marriage vote Catholics. Mary’s Meals is amazing overlap: Brakes and accelerator. Its seems to me that the archbishop is and inspiring The bill was rejected but the number of MSP in favour of assisted I THOUGHT the Archbishop of Dublin’s following the lead of Pope Francis in suicide, many Nationalists in a posisiton of power, has grown. response to the Irish same-sex marriage re-examining the Church’s relationship AMAZING to see Mary’s Meals charity is Christians do not aim to rid our society of other influences, not even referendum was very brave. The Church with gay people, and hopefully taking an now feeding a million children every day. of secularism, but instead promote a place for each. Christains are not, needs a reality check was the headline approach that is more conciliatory and less That is a lot of children. An awful lot of by definition, automatically against progress.Yet increasingly taken by the secular press but his judgemental. Or, to put it as Pope Francis children! self-identifying secularist and athiests are agressivley assaulting comments were thoughtful and intelligent. did, ‘who am I to judge?’ It is truly remarkable that such a huge Christian beliefs as if they were mere policies. While it is no way as In particular, he pointed out that those who enterprise grew out of such humble violent as the Christian persecution we are witnessing in the Middle voted yes in the referendum are products of F O’Hagan beginnings and it shows what all of us are East, it has at its roots the same long term goal: To obliterate Christian the Irish Catholic school system, and many COATBRIDGE capable of if we put our heart and soul into values entirely. It has been suggested that Scottish Catholics changed something. political allegiance during the referendum and at the general election. I G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style requirements What could you achieve to help the believe that rather than turning to something (nationalism) they were G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO people of earth? 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E ALL heard plenty Spiritual poverty comes from spiritual poverty. My about poverty in the in many guises, such as Could you imagine any weekly Sunday Mass atten- run-up to the Gen- the wee boy or girl dance is no antidote to a wan- eral Election. Politi- comingS to primary one in a head of department having the dering mind in Church, or a cal leaders queued Catholic school and not failure to appreciate the real up to promise an end to poverty, and, knowing how to bless them- courage to start a meeting meaning of receiving the not just poverty, for we heard about selves; the couple who’ve Eucharist because it can Wchild poverty, fuel poverty, pensioner been living together for with a prayer today? There become just routine, and, at the poverty, and transport poverty, to years, both long away from end of the day, I have compro- name just a few. the Church, and who arrive at mised following what the Worryingly, practically each of the parish house to demand would most likely be a Gospel teaches us about these subdivisions seems to be marriage, without any knowl- poverty, with having quite a fronted by an alliance of some sort, edge of the rules, or even the complaint on the grounds of nice and comfortable life supporting several, well-paid policy priest who says Mass on auto myself in a world of food officers, and, for the life of me, I BY HUGH DOUGHERTY pilot, failing entirely to lift equality and dire warnings banks and struggle for many. can’t understand why we have the and enthuse his congregation, Spiritual poverty is rife and category of child poverty at all, when week-after-week, year-after- would be issued. we, both as individual any child will be poor if his or her bols of our Faith openly on show in year. Catholics and as a Church, parents live in poverty. our homes? Do we have statues, Cru- And, all of us, despite the need to make good our own Exactly how you can solve child cifixes, Holy water fonts and other spiritual wealth available spiritual deficits, while taking poverty, a political promise that outward signs of our belief visible, to us, suffer to the message out to the brave, new never seems to be kept, without solv- or, have we like the rest of the world, some Scotland, that it won’t resolve the ing the root causes of poverty first, I deemed these to be old-fashioned degree issues surrounding all the cate- have no idea, and, I suspect, neither and not fit for public display? And gories of poverty beloved of does anyone in the growing policy would you dare to cross yourself and politicians, unless God world that lives off what is a basic say grace in public in a restaurant? and prayer to Him, social injustice. When I worked in Strathclyde regain their rightful Poverty has many causes, such as public relations as senior press place in society. lack of jobs, as in many parts of officer, 20 years ago, depart- Scotland, and low pay, also rife in mental head, Harry Dutch, our country, at its roots. The Catholic who became a non- Church has long argued that con- stipendiary minister demning anyone to poverty is unjust, with the Church of and Pope Francis calls regularly and Scotland, started strongly for just and fair treatment every senior man- and payment for everyone who agement team works. meeting with a Many pensioners find it hard to prayer. make ends meet, especially because I was the private pensions sector has failed, Catholic, the time and again, to deliver what it chief infor- promised, while the age at which mation public sector workers can access officer their pensions, is being pushed back was Bap- and back. And many private sector tist, and pensioners will lose out, thanks to the other their new ability to raid their pension two pots, opening the door to potentially heads squandering their cash, unexpected were, tax bills and a retirement in poverty. like But, in all of this, it is clear that Harry, there is one other type of poverty Church stalking the land. You wouldn’t have of Scot- heard any of the politicians mention- land, ing it, and they still don’t. Yet, its and we existence lies at the root of so many all social and economic problems in our prayed as society today. And it’s this: spiritual one. poverty. Whether we made piritual poverty, is the poverty wise deci- that dare not speak its name in sions after, I our secular age of market really can’t forces,S human endeavour without say, but the God’s help, and a growing and prayer united us greedy gap between rich and poor. In in purpose, this country, as the number of believ- brought God into ers of all denominations has fallen the equation and over the last 30 or so years, spiritual reminded us that we poverty has soared in all walks of were all there to serve life, with the honourable exception of the public as Christians Catholic schools, which remain as should. centres of spirituality. Could you imagine any head In hospitals, offices and factories, of department having the courage on public transport, in shops and on to start a meeting with a prayer the streets, spiritual poverty is the today? There would most likely be a norm, and, many of us are equally complaint on the grounds of equality guilty of going with the flow. and dire warnings would be issued. How many of us, even as practis- There’s a poverty of imagination in ing Catholics, nowadays, have sym- our land.

The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of HUGH DOUGHERTY’S comments on spiritual poverty? Send your points of pages of the SCO are those of view to the SCO. Write to or e-mail informed individuals and groups and Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT [email protected] not necessarily those of the newspaper or the Church WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 11 MSPs are losing faith over dignity of life issues IAN DUNN watched Scottish parliamentarians rise to great heights in the recent assisted suicide debate and vote, and noticed some fall to an all-time low over a lack of understanding of religion

HE DEBATE on the If you do not very big ask on such a serious matter, Assisted Suicide (Scot- but it was clear that a better-drafted, land) Bill last week, which more tightly focused bill could have preceded the proposed leg- believe a complex won more support. islation’s rejection by MSPs, was one that showcased the moral issue like o doubt the proponents of strengths of the Scottish Parliament. [assisted suicide] is assisted suicide will try again THowever, it also suggested that those with such a bill before too who care about religious freedom in Nlong, but during the course of the Scotland should fear for its future. a matter for religion debate an even more worrying trend In present-day Scotland, parliamen- emerged. A number of speakers, mak- tarians had much to say on assisted you do not believe ing clear their lack of faith, while suicide. Over three hours 32 MSPs mouthing respect for those had it, sug- gave speeches, universally thoughtful anything is. gested that religion should have no and considered. Members of all parties place in this decision. rose to the occasion and treated this This tendency was most pointedly matter of life and death with the articulated by independent MSP Jean respect it deserved. This is a matter ooming over proceedings was Urquhart, who acknowledged ‘the that should not be merely accepted or the late, great Margo MacDon- views of those who are of a religious rejected but considered in all fullness, ald (left) who brought forward faith—I am not—and they do appear, the arguments heard before a judge- theL last attempt to legalise assisted sui- judging by my mailbox, to be the ment is reached. cide in Scotland, and this one before largest group opposing the bill.” she tragically passed away. Yet for all “They have their reasons for doing atrick Harvie, made the case as she was Scotland’s greatest champion so, and I can respect that,” she contin- strongly as he could for the bill, of assisted suicide, she may well have ued. “They would never consider and it was analysed, dissected, proved to be a friend to those who using the permissions that the bill consideredP and dismissed. The colle- opposed it. would allow, and that is their right, but giate style of Holyrood meant that Legislative drafting was not her I would ask that they respect those of happened in a respectful way, encour- greatest talent and as a Parkinson’s a different belief. It would be very aged the members to open up emo- sufferer she may well have been too wrong if the bill were to fail today on tionally and philosophically. close to the subject to retain an objec- any religious grounds.” Labour MSP Neil Findlay seemed tive eye. As a result the bill lacked cru- These are words that should chill. If to speak for many when he said this live with this illness, you need to help “The question that we have to ask cial definitions and was designed to you do not believe a complex moral was the ‘most difficult issue that I me die, please help me die,’” he said. is: have we really become a society apply not just to those with terminal issue like this is a matter for religion you have had to consider in 12 years as an '”I couldn't do that. I loved her too that says that the best answer that we conditions but those with ‘life limit- do not believe anything is. Further, you elected politician’. much. I wanted her to live.” can provide and the best that we can ing’ conditions, an extremely broad do not understand what religion is. That SNP MSP George Adams, whose In a different vein, Liberal Democrat do for those in suffering in end-of-life range. for those who belief it forms the very wife has Multiple Sclerosis, was Alison McInnes gave a surprising but situations is to help them to kill them- The health and sport committee, centre of their morality, their ethical starkly honest about his fears over the impressive speech describing her oppo- selves?” he said. faulted it for being significantly heart. Although assisted suicide was end of her life. His SNP colleague sition to be bill as ‘a liberal and a human- “Is that really the best that we can flawed, on these grounds, and MSPs defeated this time, it doubled its support Dennis Robertson was similarly emo- ist.’ offer? That sounds to me to be a des- frequently referenced this in the from five years ago. In addition the vast tional about the loss of his 18-year-old “It is precisely because there is an perately cold and soulless society, and debate. majority of its support came from SNP daughter Caroline, who died in 2011 inalienable right to life for everyone, I think that, in Scotland today, we are Indeed, a central part of Mr Harvie’s MSPs, who look set fair to dominate after struggling with a severe eating equally, that the so-called right to die for better than that.” pitch was MSPs should vote the bill Scottish politics for years to come. disorder, as he said he was opposed to some cannot be countenanced,” she said. Despite the best efforts of Patrick through to the next stage to improve it That rigidly secular view, which the bill. Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser Harvie and his supporters, these voices as he conceded it had many ‘areas for sees no reason or purpose for religion, “She wanted to die, she said on sev- took a different but elegant route to the carried the day. Yet it could easily have improvement.’ is nestled in the heart of Scottish eral occasions” ‘Let me die, I can’t same position. been different. MSPs rightly concluded that was a politics. Love should drive our care for people and the planet

know how to grow enough ers with training and drought- tion, and to correct models of Paris will try to agree a new reduce our use of fossil fuels food. More frequent and severe resistant seeds to grow more growth that seem incapable of global plan tackle climate and demand that wealthy gov- storms, floods and droughts can crops and small loans to set up guaranteeing respect for the change. The coming months ernments like our own give also wipe out their harvests— businesses so families can earn environment and for integral will bring major decisions that enough money to help people ruining months of hard work money to support themselves if human development.’ In his will have a direct impact on in poor countries adapt to the and leaving people without their harvests fail. We are also Apostolic Exhortation, Evan- global poverty, human flourish- challenges they face. They food. helping communities to build gelii Gaudium, Pope Francis ing and care for the common must also be supported to In Malawi, which was hit by wells and ponds so they can calls on all people to join in home we call planet Earth. develop their own economies devastating floods last year, we make the most of the rain when solidarity and create ‘a new As the official international using low carbon energy. often hear how people are strug- it does fall. mind-set which thinks in terms aid charity of the Church in Part of our Christian mission gling to support themselves. Our work is changing lives of community and the priority Scotland we have consistently is to build relationships of love, Malifa Msankhu, a farmer we for the better. But more is of the life of all over the appro- joined our sister agencies in solidarity and compassion with work with recently told us: “The needed to tackle this problem priation of goods by a few.’ CIDSE and Caritas in demand- our brothers and sisters around BY ALISTAIR weather has changed. In the past world-wide, by governments, Pope Francis will publish an ing that countries like the UK the world, be good stewards of the rains would come at the businesses and by making encyclical later this year on take the lead in tackling the God’s creation and ensure the DUTTON beginning of December but now changes in our own lives. Our human ecology which will be a problem of climate change. On well-being and survival of our they are starting in early Novem- unequal global economic sys- clear guide for us. It’s expected June 17, we’re joining the global family. To do this we ber. The problem is that the if it tem has driven over consump- to explore the relationship biggest ever climate change must face up to, and deal with, EVERY day SCIAF is wit- is dry after we have planted our tion of the Earth’s resources by between caring for creation, lobby of the UK Government at the major problems in our ness to the hardships faced seeds, the maize or beans or the world’s wealthiest coun- integral human development Westminster. We’ll be urging world today. by people who are hungry other plants not to grow well or tries, increased inequality and and concern for the poor. It our MPs to demand that the and living in extreme to die. We then have to look for badly damaged our planet in could not have come at a more Government does everything it I Alistair Duttton is the poverty in Africa, Asia and more seeds and replant.” the process. All too often profit important time. In September, can to tackle climate change, at director of SCIAF. Latin America. Our love Malifa’s story is extremely and self-interest has been put the United Nations General home and internationally. It’s http://www.sciaf.org.uk/ and faith compel us to help common. before people and the environ- Assembly will agree a new set vital that the UN conference in them. With your support, we’re ment we depend upon. of Sustainable Development Paris agrees a fair and binding I If you’d like to join SCIAF on Climate change is making already helping families in St John Paul II urged us to Goals which will guide how the global deal that protects the June 17 for the event at West- life even harder for many poor Malawi and other countries to ‘change our way of life’ to world tackles global poverty. dignity and rights of the minster, please call Frances people as unpredictable cope with the changing ‘eliminate the structural causes Then, in December a UN Cli- world’s most vulnerable peo- Rayner on 0141 354 5507 or weather makes it difficult to weather. We’re helping farm- of global economic dysfunc- mate Change Conference in ple. We must also dramatically email [email protected]. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 MISSION MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER MISSION MATTERS 13

HELPING ZAMBIANS MAKE THE GRADE MARIAN PALLISTER from MISSIO SCOTLAND explains how continued support is allowing the organisation to change the lives of young men and women in Zambia for the better

ONATHAN Chimasula was a bit of a his brother was in the care of the Mthunzi Children’s Group, which began with the kids learning to play by Barra man John Joe MacNeil—as dance Fwemba When he gained top grades in his final exams, he Institute of Mass Communication Educational Trust along with several other grandchildren left in their Mum into a lifetime of casual work, with the surprise for his parents, and although he was Programme—a residential home set up by a former traditional drums and expanded to encompass music (a traditional dance from Zambia’s Eastern Province). still wanted to be a pilot, but now he saw the best (ZamCom) and supported by MALI. care by their own deceased offspring. accompanying struggle to pay her way in life. welcome, the Zambian couple were already Comboni missionary to care for the increasing number and dance, this was another area in which he could MALI paid for traditional drums and costumes and route through aeronautical engineering, and MALI Mike has travelled to South Africa as part of his Justina is part of a home-based care scheme run The board plans to have satellite classrooms in the struggling to survive in a country where 70 of street kids and children from challenged families gain a sense of self worth. for lessons with traditional dancers, using funds raised is now paying his college fees. His dedication to course and has a special interest in gender issues, by the Mthunzi Children’s Programme with funding neighbouring communities that children can access per cent of the population is in ‘informal like Jonathan’s. through organisations such as the Commonwealth achieving a better future is impressive, and perhaps which means he has a special interest in MALI ’s from an Italian charity called Amani. She goes there during the day and women like Justina’s Mum can go employment’ and too many families get by on just When Jonathan heard that his brother was living n the early days, elementary school fees had to be Youth Exchange Council and the National Lottery— what is also impressive is his loyalty to his family, current project—building a secondary school at the every Saturday for homework support and a meal. to in the evening for vocational studies. Converted one meal a day. at the Mthunzi Centre, he asked his parents if he could paid, and the Argyll-based charity Mthunzi and funds that could only be used for such purposes— who he has continued to visit all these years. Mthunzi Children’s Project to accommodate children Like so many girls, her secondary schooling will not containers using solar power cost around £7000 and JBorn in Chawama compound, one of the challenged go there too, and his parents were relieved to deliver Lilanda Initiative (MALI) aided the Mthunzi and Jonathan was a star of shows in Scotland during from four neighbouring challenged communities. be a priority for her family—it simply can’t be. are on our ‘bucket list’ along with a mobile science communities on the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia’s him to the former farm out on the Kasupe road IChildren’sprogramme.When the Zambian Government two visits to Argyll and he welcomed Scottish ecently, a news story about Jonathan appeared St Columba’s—which will be administered by In 2013, the headteacher at Tubalange elementary lab that carries a similar price tag. capital city,Jonathan moved to Mtendendere compound beyond the burgeoning compounds of Lusaka West. made elementary school free, MALI took responsibility musicians to Mthunzi. on a website connected to the Mthunzi Children’s Teresian Sisters (above centre) and will welcome school—where Jonathan and Mike first went to David Sinclair, a MALI board member who has when he was four years old. He remembers being an It was always clear that Jonathan was as bright as for the secondary education of the Mthunzi residents. But MALI ’s ‘day job’ is to provide education for Programme. Mike Mwenda (above left) wrote children of all faiths and none—intends to positively school—told Marian Pallister and fellow MALI made two Christmas visits to Zambia with his wife unhappy child and was often left alone on the house a button. Given a mental arithmetic problem to With its foundation in St Margaret’s, Lochgilphead, the Mthunzi residents, and Jonathan stepped back it.R Mike’s own story is as inspirational as Jonathan’s. discriminate in favour of female students, a policy board member Fr David Connor that 40 children had Theresa, said: “The children in Zambia are amazing. when his mum went out to try to make a few kwacha wrestle with and he’d have it solved before you MALI reached out to other parishes in Argyll and from cultural activities voluntarily when secondary His, too, was a family in crisis, his a childhood Mike is particularly pleased about. passed to go to secondary school but couldn’t take They are so hungry for education and it broke our to feed the family. Sometimes that could lead to could say ‘Countdown.’ He revelled in school and the Isles Diocese, and with a rising profile achieved school got serious. Jonathan’s ambitions were resolute lived on the edge, the saving grace of the Mthunzi His latest project is interviewing Justina Njovi up their places because the secondary schools where hearts to realise how many children in the past have potentially dangerous situations—like the day he if there was anyone around to help with homework, through cultural exchanges between the Mthunzi and he had no intentions of letting anything stand in his Children’s Programme with a secondary school (above right), who hopes to become a student at St they were given places were too far away. run into the educational buffers not because they and his friend heated a knife in the fire and then had he’d rather spend an afternoon with them than joining Culture Group and young Scottish musicians, the way.He had achieved high marks on leaving elementary education supported by MALI. Columba’s. Justina is 15 years old and is expected to With the building of St Columba’s making huge didn’t have ability but because there was no help to a fight. There were times spent on the streets, his new friends playing games. ripples of support spread ever wider. From Our Lady school. He wanted to do the same when he reached Mike’s ambition was to be a journalist and he too do well in her final exams at elementary school. She progress, thanks to match funding from Missio get them to secondary school. That’s why St foraging for food with all the other youngsters from That’s not to say that Jonathan was a saint. An of the Assumption and St Medden in Troon, Ayrshire, Grade 12 and the equivalent of Scottish Highers. was determined to achieve the grades that would lost her Dad and her Mum does ‘piece work’— Scotland, there may be justice for Justina. With a Columba’s is so vital to this area and why Missio vulnerable families. attention seeker (why wouldn’t he be, given his his- to Star of the Sea in the Isle of Barra, people Jonathan had told MALI founder Marian Pallister allow him to do that. That determination led to him sometimes picking up work as a maid or cleaner. secondary school on her doorstep and scholarships Scotland’s support is so vital.” By the time he was seven years old, his granny— tory?), he could land in trouble as easily as the next responded to the vibrancy of these former street children when he was leaving elementary school: “I want to signing up in 2012 for a three-year diploma course Money is always tight and Justina’s grandparents, available, Justina can follow her ambitions instead who often looked after him—had passed away and child, but channelled into the Mthunzi Culture who could as easily sing Gaelic songs—taught them be a pilot or an accountant.” in journalism and public relations run by the Zambia who have a smallholding, usually look after her of having to give up on her education and follow her I http://www.missionmattersscotland.org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 MISSION MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER MISSION MATTERS 13

HELPING ZAMBIANS MAKE THE GRADE MARIAN PALLISTER from MISSIO SCOTLAND explains how continued support is allowing the organisation to change the lives of young men and women in Zambia for the better

ONATHAN Chimasula was a bit of a his brother was in the care of the Mthunzi Children’s Group, which began with the kids learning to play by Barra man John Joe MacNeil—as dance Fwemba When he gained top grades in his final exams, he Institute of Mass Communication Educational Trust along with several other grandchildren left in their Mum into a lifetime of casual work, with the surprise for his parents, and although he was Programme—a residential home set up by a former traditional drums and expanded to encompass music (a traditional dance from Zambia’s Eastern Province). still wanted to be a pilot, but now he saw the best (ZamCom) and supported by MALI. care by their own deceased offspring. accompanying struggle to pay her way in life. welcome, the Zambian couple were already Comboni missionary to care for the increasing number and dance, this was another area in which he could MALI paid for traditional drums and costumes and route through aeronautical engineering, and MALI Mike has travelled to South Africa as part of his Justina is part of a home-based care scheme run The board plans to have satellite classrooms in the struggling to survive in a country where 70 of street kids and children from challenged families gain a sense of self worth. for lessons with traditional dancers, using funds raised is now paying his college fees. His dedication to course and has a special interest in gender issues, by the Mthunzi Children’s Programme with funding neighbouring communities that children can access per cent of the population is in ‘informal like Jonathan’s. through organisations such as the Commonwealth achieving a better future is impressive, and perhaps which means he has a special interest in MALI ’s from an Italian charity called Amani. She goes there during the day and women like Justina’s Mum can go employment’ and too many families get by on just When Jonathan heard that his brother was living n the early days, elementary school fees had to be Youth Exchange Council and the National Lottery— what is also impressive is his loyalty to his family, current project—building a secondary school at the every Saturday for homework support and a meal. to in the evening for vocational studies. Converted one meal a day. at the Mthunzi Centre, he asked his parents if he could paid, and the Argyll-based charity Mthunzi and funds that could only be used for such purposes— who he has continued to visit all these years. Mthunzi Children’s Project to accommodate children Like so many girls, her secondary schooling will not containers using solar power cost around £7000 and JBorn in Chawama compound, one of the challenged go there too, and his parents were relieved to deliver Lilanda Initiative (MALI) aided the Mthunzi and Jonathan was a star of shows in Scotland during from four neighbouring challenged communities. be a priority for her family—it simply can’t be. are on our ‘bucket list’ along with a mobile science communities on the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia’s him to the former farm out on the Kasupe road IChildren’sprogramme.When the Zambian Government two visits to Argyll and he welcomed Scottish ecently, a news story about Jonathan appeared St Columba’s—which will be administered by In 2013, the headteacher at Tubalange elementary lab that carries a similar price tag. capital city,Jonathan moved to Mtendendere compound beyond the burgeoning compounds of Lusaka West. made elementary school free, MALI took responsibility musicians to Mthunzi. on a website connected to the Mthunzi Children’s Teresian Sisters (above centre) and will welcome school—where Jonathan and Mike first went to David Sinclair, a MALI board member who has when he was four years old. He remembers being an It was always clear that Jonathan was as bright as for the secondary education of the Mthunzi residents. But MALI ’s ‘day job’ is to provide education for Programme. Mike Mwenda (above left) wrote children of all faiths and none—intends to positively school—told Marian Pallister and fellow MALI made two Christmas visits to Zambia with his wife unhappy child and was often left alone on the house a button. Given a mental arithmetic problem to With its foundation in St Margaret’s, Lochgilphead, the Mthunzi residents, and Jonathan stepped back it.R Mike’s own story is as inspirational as Jonathan’s. discriminate in favour of female students, a policy board member Fr David Connor that 40 children had Theresa, said: “The children in Zambia are amazing. when his mum went out to try to make a few kwacha wrestle with and he’d have it solved before you MALI reached out to other parishes in Argyll and from cultural activities voluntarily when secondary His, too, was a family in crisis, his a childhood Mike is particularly pleased about. passed to go to secondary school but couldn’t take They are so hungry for education and it broke our to feed the family. Sometimes that could lead to could say ‘Countdown.’ He revelled in school and the Isles Diocese, and with a rising profile achieved school got serious. Jonathan’s ambitions were resolute lived on the edge, the saving grace of the Mthunzi His latest project is interviewing Justina Njovi up their places because the secondary schools where hearts to realise how many children in the past have potentially dangerous situations—like the day he if there was anyone around to help with homework, through cultural exchanges between the Mthunzi and he had no intentions of letting anything stand in his Children’s Programme with a secondary school (above right), who hopes to become a student at St they were given places were too far away. run into the educational buffers not because they and his friend heated a knife in the fire and then had he’d rather spend an afternoon with them than joining Culture Group and young Scottish musicians, the way.He had achieved high marks on leaving elementary education supported by MALI. Columba’s. Justina is 15 years old and is expected to With the building of St Columba’s making huge didn’t have ability but because there was no help to a fight. There were times spent on the streets, his new friends playing games. ripples of support spread ever wider. From Our Lady school. He wanted to do the same when he reached Mike’s ambition was to be a journalist and he too do well in her final exams at elementary school. She progress, thanks to match funding from Missio get them to secondary school. That’s why St foraging for food with all the other youngsters from That’s not to say that Jonathan was a saint. An of the Assumption and St Medden in Troon, Ayrshire, Grade 12 and the equivalent of Scottish Highers. was determined to achieve the grades that would lost her Dad and her Mum does ‘piece work’— Scotland, there may be justice for Justina. With a Columba’s is so vital to this area and why Missio vulnerable families. attention seeker (why wouldn’t he be, given his his- to Star of the Sea in the Isle of Barra, people Jonathan had told MALI founder Marian Pallister allow him to do that. That determination led to him sometimes picking up work as a maid or cleaner. secondary school on her doorstep and scholarships Scotland’s support is so vital.” By the time he was seven years old, his granny— tory?), he could land in trouble as easily as the next responded to the vibrancy of these former street children when he was leaving elementary school: “I want to signing up in 2012 for a three-year diploma course Money is always tight and Justina’s grandparents, available, Justina can follow her ambitions instead who often looked after him—had passed away and child, but channelled into the Mthunzi Culture who could as easily sing Gaelic songs—taught them be a pilot or an accountant.” in journalism and public relations run by the Zambia who have a smallholding, usually look after her of having to give up on her education and follow her I http://www.missionmattersscotland.org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 FR ROLHEISER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 The deepest secret inside wisdom At first glance, Jesus, in Mark’s Gospel, seems to be hinting at just this sort of secret. He tells us there is a secret that is open to us which, if known, puts us into a special circle of enlightenment and community. In Mark 4, 11, He tells His disciples: To you is given the secret of the Kingdom of God, but to those outside everything is in parables. Clearly here Jesus is distinguishing between two circles, one which grasps the secret and is then ‘inside,’ and the other which does not grasp the secret and is then ‘outside.’ BY FR RONALD Jesus seems to be saying that in following Him we can be either ‘in’ or ROLHEISER ‘out,’ depending upon whether or not we grasp a certain secret. Genuine VERYONE longs to know disciples are those who (in today’s something that’s secret, to terminology) ‘get it,’ and those who know something that others ‘don’t get it’ remain outside. But what don’t know, but that you are we inside or outside of? More know, and the knowledge importantly, what is the secret? of which gives you some insight and For Jesus, the secret is the Cross; advantage over others who are outside that’s the deep wisdom we need to Ethe inner-circle of that secret. It has grasp. If we understand the cross, all always been so. Historically this is the rest of what Jesus teaches will called ‘Gnosticism,’ which forever make sense. Conversely, if we don’t makes an appearance in one form understand the cross, all the rest of or another. what Jesus teaches won’t make sense. Today we see this in society at large Grasping the meaning of the cross is total self-sacrifice, at the cost of Cross is not something we do once and sometimes step ‘outside’ when we in the immense popularity of books like the secret to everything. But how, more humiliation, brokenness, and death, for all. Sometimes we grasp it, and we give in to temptation or adversity. But The Di Vinci Code and The Celestine concretely, should this be understood? we ourselves come to what’s deepest are inside the circle of understanding; then, if we repent of our betrayal, like Prophecy. Their lure is precisely in the What is the deep secret that lies inside and fullest in life. and sometimes we don’t grasp it, and we Peter, we can step back ‘inside.’ hint that there are secrets that a few elite the cross of Jesus? What, in essence, But, unlike all Gnostic secrets, are outside the circle of understanding. There are various ways that we can persons know that contain important, do we need to understand? ancient or contemporary, this is an For example, after Peter denies Jesus enter into an understanding of Jesus’ life-altering, information which we, the Various Biblical commentators answer open secret, available to everybody during the passion, the Gospels tell us message and try to appropriate it for unenlightened, are ignorant of. Our this in different, complementary ways. and, paradoxically, more-accessible to that ‘Peter went outside;’ and they are our lives, but few, perhaps none, take itch, of course, is to be inside these For some, it means grasping the wisdom the ‘little ones,’ the poor, and more- referring to much more than simply us so immediately to the centre as does special circles. We see this paralleled that’s revealed in the cross. For others, hidden to ‘the wise and the clever.’ stepping outside through some the invitation from Jesus in the Gospel sometimes in religious circles in the it means understanding the brokenness Jesus makes the point that he has no courtyard door. In denying that he of Mark to grasp and accept the over-fascination people have with the of Jesus on the cross. Still, for others, hidden secrets by emphasizing again knew Jesus and in not stepping wisdom of the Cross. private revelations of various self- it means understanding the invitation and again that he only speaks openly forward to assume the weight of what acclaimed mystics, in special books that is inside the Cross which invites and in public, never in secret, but in would happen if he remained faithful, I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic claiming to disclose critical new us to live out the demands of the synagogues and market-places. Peter was stepping outside the circle priest and member of the Missionary revelations from the Blessed Virgin Cross. Each of these, in its own way, Jesus has no hidden secrets, only of both true discipleship and of a true Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He is Mary, and in the undue interest shown points to the most-profound secret of open secrets that we fail to grasp. understanding of life. His denial of president of the Oblate School of in things like The Third Secret of all inside human understanding, Interestingly, we see that, in the Jesus took him ‘outside.’ Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Visit Fatima. Gnosticism has many cloaks. namely, that in giving love away in Gospels, grasping the secret of the We too, in our following of Jesus, his website at www.ronrolheiser.com

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He also held posts at The against in which he was awarded OBITUARY Holy Family and St Ninian’s damages of £45,000 when a church in Kirkintilloch, and jury found he had been libelled. later in Milngavie where he had Allegations that he had a FR NOEL BARRY moved to from St Ninian’s, relationship with a Glasgow DECEMBER 6, 1956- Knightswood. headteacher were deemed to be JUNE 1, 2015 Archbishop Philip Tartaglia unfounded. The woman was has urged Catholics to pray for awarded £120,000 by the judge. FR NOEL Barry, who died the repose of the soul of Father Three years had elapsed after battling cancer aged Barry, who was finally parish between the publication of the 59, was press secretary to priest of St Agnes’, Lambhill, allegations and the court case the late Cardinal Thomas and who died in the Beatson and in 1999, Fr Barry, who was Winning in the Archdiocese Oncology Unit on Monday. then 42, applied for and was of Glasgow during a Archbishop Tartaglia said: granted indefinite leave from his turbulent time for the “For the last 13 years, Fr Noel post at St Joseph’s, Milngavie. Catholic Church in Scotland. Barry has been a dedicated and Many of his congregation Fr Barry—who returned to much appreciated parish priest The journal was launched and Murrayfield, the Church in ‘one of the most prominent were in tears that day and one the priesthood after a three year of St Agnes’. by the Cardinal Winning in Scotland had to face the media figures in the Roman Catholic man said: “We are all human and gap—was well-loved by his “For the last few years, he has anticipation of the hugely spotlight over turbulent Church in Scotland.’ fall by the wayside, but Fr Barry parishioners at Lambhill who fought a remarkably courageous successful visit by Pope St episodes, which included a A tabloid newspaper scandal, has done a lot for the parish.” posted messages of shock and battle against an aggressive John Paul II to Glasgow and number of the younger clergy however, followed by a widely Cardinal Winning described regret at his death on social media. cancer. During that time, and Edinburgh in 1982. leaving the priesthood and a drop publicised defamation action Fr Barry as ‘a man of good He was born in Cork, Ireland even while undergoing complex Fr Barry (above), who cut his in vocations to the priesthood. at the Court of Session in standing’ and dismissed as and ordained to the priesthood treatment, he never once asked teeth as press officer for Seminaries—including the Edinburgh later that led to Fr ‘rubbish’ stories that he had by Bishop Charles Renfrew at to be relieved of his duties. Cardinal Winning’s pastoral architectural award winning Barry’s own troubles. Until sacked his press secretary the Marian shrine in Knock, “I saw him a few days before plan in 1984, showed such St Peter’s College, Cardross— then he was widely perceived After this turbulent period, County Mayo, in 1981. He had he died, and, to the very end, he promise in that role that after were closed. to be one of the rising stars in Fr Barry told parishioners: “The attended St Peter’s College, just wanted to get back to his just a year in post he was Fr Barry faithfully served St the Church in Scotland and past year has been the most Cardross, and Newlands, parish. May he rest in peace.” promoted to succeed Fr Tom Joseph’s, Milngavie, as parish destined to become a bishop. exhausting of my life. More Glasgow, and the Royal Scots During his life, Fr Barry also Connolly to take charge of the priest, and was named vicar The end of his high-profile and more, I’ve felt the need to College in Valladolid, Spain, and served as a director and managing Church’s media operation. episcopal for communications. role as Cardinal Winning’s regain my energies—physically, completed a spell as a deacon at editor of Flourish, Glasgow’s Despite the boost from the One description of him in the spokesman and speech-writer mentally, and spiritually.” St Peter’s, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton. Archdiocesan journal. Papal events at Bellahouston media at the time said he was came in spite of his libel victory BILL HEANEY WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER REFLECTION 15 EWTN PROGRAMMES

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E HAVE just finished the raised up to return within the Godhead.That Easter season but there are A SPIRITUAL changes everything about us and also about a few traces of the season God. Nothing is as it was before. The human in the celebrations of the REFLECTION seed of humanity is now one within the life LAY READERS’ GUIDE Blessed Trinity and the of God in Heaven. Through the person of Jesus Body and Blood of Christ. In the final couple we have become part of the family of God. of weeks of Easter Jesus expanded on the We don’t have that by right of divine birth Wrelationship He had with his Father. He but by our adoption into the life of Christ. waxed strong on their closeness and intimacy. That, surely, is why we celebrate the Solemnity SUNDAY JUNE 7 Corpus Christi—to use its older name— of Jesus’ Body and Blood in the weeks The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and links our Lord to us in much the same way as following the Easter season. The Solemnity Blood of Christ—Corpus Christi. Exodus 24:3- is his relationship with his Father. of the Blessed Trinity is where we are 8. Response: The cup of salvation I will raise; I When the seasons of the Church’s Year destined to go; the Solemnity of the Christ’s will call on the Lordʼs name. Hebrews 9:11-15. have passed, their meaning and significance Body and Blood is the means by which we Sequence Laud, O Zion, Mark 14:12-16, 22- don’t disappear, they simply go underground. get there. In the Eucharist we receive the life Their meaning remains with us, feeding and something of what Jesus tells us of God. He of the risen Jesus and are ourselves turned 26. fortifying our lives as we journey on through himself said ‘if you know me, you know my into his life. As St Augustine famously said, the rest of our lives. Father too,’ and ‘to have seen me is to have ‘we become what we eat.’Naturally, we don’t MONDAY In the last few weeks of Easter, Jesus’ seen the Father.’ always feel that this is true. Being Baptised 2 Corinthians 1:1-7. Response: Taste and see words about His Father are deep and Jesus was human. Therefore, those who and receiving the Sacraments regularly that the Lord is good. Matthew 5:1-12. strikingly memorable. The Gospel of John saw Him in the flesh had seen something in won’t give us a ‘boost’ in the way that drugs describes the union of Father and Son as so the created world that gave them some idea might do. Nor do we always live up to the TUESDAY close that they are almost physically one. of what the Father was. The fact that they did high standards that our Lord demands of us. 2 Corinthians 1:18-22. Response: let your We talk of marriage as being like that, but not physically see the Father with their own But, regular prayer and reception of the we know in practice life involves in coping eyes was a difficulty that they had to put up Sacraments will increasingly build up our face shine on your servant. Matthew 5:13-16. with life and its problems as much as the with. What Jesus was telling them had to be inner strength and our closeness to Christ. love that first drew people together. The received in faith. The experiences of good Even with all this we often find it hard to WEDNESDAY unity of man and woman in a good marriage friends and married people encourage them believe the amazing gift of life we have in 2 Corinthians 3:4-11. Response: You are holy, will become more outward going, tender and in the beginning to accept each other in good the new life Christ gives us. O Lord our God. Matthew 5:17-19. compassionate as time goes on. It is a faith. There is a love between them. That When we receive Holy Communion we process full of pitfalls and of gains which love forms a strong bond between them that, are really brought into communion—into THURSDAY nevertheless binds people evermore closer. if it is genuine and allowed to grow, will create oneness—with the risen Christ. In His risen Feast of St Barnabas. Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3. Love is not always a matter of good feelings a union that gets very near to being very full. body we are also joined in Him in His love and pleasure; it grows through perseverance Even so, human nature isn’t perfect. We with His Father. The Holy Spirit, who is the Response: The Lord has shown His salvation in the misunderstanding and seeming rejection are left with a desire that will be satisfied bond of love between the Father and the Son, to the nations. Matthew 10:17-13 or Matthew on both sides. True love will normally come only in Heaven. There we will see the perfect Himself has been given to us at Pentecost. 5:20-26. through all that, carrying its scars, but will union of Father and Son that Jesus spoke of This enduring love of both Spirit and Eucharist be all the stronger from the experience. The to His disciples in His final discourse in St helps us grow into the full realisation of what FRIDAY image of Darby and Joan growing old together John’s Gospel. We cannot achieve that same our Lord promised us. We sometimes feel Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. in love and understanding, gives us a close unity Jesus tells us of that He has with that in special moments of grace. For lots of Hosea 11:1-3, 8c-9. Response: With joy you idea of Jesus' relationship with his Father. his Father. the time, however, we have to rely on our will draw water from the wells of salvation. The Gospel readings over the latter part of However, whatever the strict theological Faith and not our feeling. Our Faith in our the Easter period are full of Jesus’ sayings technicalities, Jesus certainly breaks through Lord’s words in the scriptures gives us hope Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19. John 19:31-37. about His relationship with His Father. They the barriers of human language when He of greater things to come. We know we need are a clear insight into not only God’s life but tells us that He loves us as much as God the help to get anywhere near what we are being SATURDAY also what that means for our own. Father loves Him. He, the Son of God, asked to live. But, it is by this very believing Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Blessed Virgin It would be a mistake to think we can know became one of us when He was born, Jesus, in Jesus’ words and allowing them to enter Mary. Isaiah 61:9-11. Response: My heart God competely through creation, however, the son of Mary. In time He taught us about more into our lives that they do begin to exults in the Lord my Saviour. Luke 2:41-51. the created world around us still helps us see God the Father; He was put to death and then grow in us. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 THAT’S LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 Always place your trust in those you love THAT’S LIFE explains how we have to take the good with the bad in family life because everyone is in it together

And it wasn’t just my house keys; it was the keys point. That’s just how it is in married life. One day to everything but the Kingdom of Heaven. you’re giving your man earache for tramping mud I was prepared to set aside whatever time it was on the hall floor and the next you’re all loved-up going to take on the Bank Holiday weekend to find on a romantic mini-break. You take the good with the wretched things even though I knew all I would the bad but you’re in it together. By Mary uncover would be a couple of pound coins down the sofa and copious clumps of dust where the was reminded of that when the next day I was McGinty hoover didn’t quite reach. driving round George Square. A wee, wizened If Himself was irked by another episode of my old lady was pushing her sick husband in his KNOW one thing for certain, my mother carelessness he was well-cheesed-off when I broke Iwheelchair.The combination of her lack of would say, there will be no keys in Heaven. it to him that the only place they could possibly be strength and a wheelchair that had seen better days These words would be uttered when, yet was in the bin. Not that shiny thing in the corner of made for a pitiful sight. Neither of them was very again, we had turned the place upside down the kitchen that gets a good squirt of Detox twice well-kempt; life had taken its toll but they were searching for her house keys. It was a a week. No, I’m talking the overflowing, minging unified in their business and their solidarity with familiar dance for us and it looks like I am turning wheelie bin in the garden where the foxes party each other was obvious. into my mother. until dawn. Every so often she would lean over his shoulder ITwice in one week is more than a girl can bear. Manfully, obligingly, dutifully, he set about raking and speak to him. In turn, he would lift his tired First, I lost them on Monday but the panic was through the potato peelings, the contents of the arms and gently pat her hand. Wherever they were short-lived. When I lost them again on Thursday I hoover and the detritus of the boy’s spring clean going it was with a purpose. It is easy to romanticise, could sense Himself’s patience was wafer-thin. of his man-cave. I felt for him but only up to a but it was clear that one would be completely lost without the other. As much as I was uplifted by the scene, I was saddened too for I had just read of the death at the Dignitas facility in Switzerland of the Lancashire CROSSWORD Gordius No 197 husband and father of three, Jeffrey Spector. He had been suffering from an inoperable tumour that them that, but it has deprived them of a father’s was entwined round his spine. Although not yet loving presence. The consoling arms when life 1 2 345 678 thought to be terminal and with the possibility it goes wrong are only a memory. They can no might stabilise he feared becoming quadriplegic. longer turn to him for his wisdom and advice. 9 Citing his wish to be in control of his final stages Anyone who has lost their father will attest to the 10 11 and the fear of becoming a burden on his family aching hole which is never quite filled. he chose to die at Dignitas. Although his family The photo of the last family meal the night before said they supported him, it went much against their his assisted suicide portrayed a happy, smiling bunch. wishes. Mr Spector (above right) had convinced They did their best to mask their pain but the smiles 12 13 14 15 First entry out the hat on FRI himself it was in their best interests. He did not were a gossamer-thin veil on their heartbreak. 16 17 JUNE 12 will be the winner want his daughters—on the cusp of independent Mr Spector has been described as courageous. lives—to have to look after him. Real courage would have been to face the fear and 18 19 20 So now he has gone and his death has spared to place his trust in those he loved so much. Send your completed 21 22 crossword entries—along with 23 24 your full name address and daytime phone number—to SUDOKU 25 CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 26 27 28 29 30 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 6BT 31 32 SIMPLE 8 5 6 7 912 33 34 The winner’s name will be printed below. 9 7 8 5 6 5 4 7 2 8 9 3 1 31 8 9 6 5 2 4 7 35 36 The editor’s decision is final 2 2 9 7 4 3 165 8 5 8 1 2 7 4 3 6 9

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DEATHS BEATTIE CAMERON, Effie KINNEAR No one knows the broken In loving memory of our 5th Anniversary 37th Anniversary heart, mother, Bridget, died June 5, In loving memory of a dearest In loving memory of our dear That lies behind the smile, BEECHEY, Cecil 2008, also our father James wife, mother and grand- mother, Nancy, who died on No one knows the loneliness, Suddenly but peacefully at St and brother Jim. mother, who died June 6, June 2, 1978, beloved wife of That’s with me all the while, Margaret of Scotland Hospice, There’s a place in our hearts 2010. the late James Kinnear. R.I.P. Silent tears do gently fall, on May 31, 2015, Charlie, that no one can own, So sadly missed by all the Inserted by Fiona and Iain Which others do not see, beloved husband of the late A part of our lives that is yours family. and her loving sister Marion. For a kind and loving mammy, Annie, much loved father of alone, A loving mother most sincere, Who meant the world to me. Cecil, Gerard and the late Deep in our hearts you are both living yet, Loved by all she knew, Little Flower, pray for her. Henry and Bernadette and a To love, to cherish, to never She loved us all so very dear, cherished father-in-law of Inserted by Terry and Ronnie. forget. And we all loved her too. You helped me Nana when I Helen. McDONALD, Denis Inserted by daughters Forever in our hearts. was small, Fortified by rites of Holy Elizabeth, Patricia and David and all the family. In loving memory of my dear Church. R.I.P. Margaret, son Gerald, Now watch over me as I grow husband (Denis) who died on Reception and Vigil at St grandsons Anthony, Martin tall. June 9, 2007. Stephen’s Church, Dalmuir, and Mark, great-grandsons Night night Nana. We all love and miss you. on Monday, June 8, at 6 p.m. Kieran and Charlie and son- From Connor. xxx Your loving wife Mary. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, in-law Sam. The angels sang Amazing Dad to Jean, John, Denis, June 9, at 10 a.m. and Grace, daughter-in-law Carol, son-in- thereafter to Old Dalnottar The Lord came down and law Bobby, grandchildren, Cemetery. LEES, Margaret, née touched your face, great-grandson and No flowers please. Donations, Weatherall He held your hand and whis- great-granddaughter. in lieu, to St Margaret of 10th Anniversary of Margaret, pered low, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Scotland Hospice. died June 11, 2005. Come with me it’s time to go, him. I keep you close within my The Gates of Heaven opened McQUADE heart, wide, Peacefully at Summerlee Treasured Memories of CAMPBELL And there you will remain, The angels lined up side by House Care Home, our lovely daughter, Cherished forever the To walk with me throughout side, Coatbridge, on May 30, 2015, Elizabeth, whose th memories of my dearly loved this life, A special guest was on her Teresa McQuade (aged 90 30 anniversary occurs th son, Allan, died June 11, Until we meet again. way, years). Beloved wife of the on6 June. 1980. Also Charlie, died June You were my best friend for The day they came and took late Michael and a dearly Love you Lizbeth. 20, 1990. R.I.P. forty-eight years, my mum away. loved mother, grandmother Mum. Forever in my thoughts. We shared many good times For those who have a mother, and great-grandmother of the Alsoher Dad Johnwho Mum, Fort William. Love her while you may, family. and also our tears, died 24th November 2010. For I would give the world and Fortified by rites of Holy Time passes by but memories Love always. Cathy. CAMPBELL more Church. R.I.P. stay, BOYLE Remembering Allan and Of a wonderful wife and a To have mine here today. Reception at Our Lady of Remembering my sister Lizzy Charlie, whose anniversaries MacDONALD terrible day. St Pio, pray for her. Good Aid Cathedral on and my dad John. are on June 11 and June 20 In loving memory of Ewen Life is not counted by the Your loving daughter Tracy. Sunday, June 7, at 6 p.m. Love and miss you. respectively. Dugald, who died June 9, Karen and Alexander. years you lived, xxx Funeral Mass on Monday, Missing you always, forgetting Our Guardian Angels. But by the love you gave and I miss you each and every 2004, a dearly loved son and June 8, at 10 a.m. thereafter you never. Love you Aunt Lizbeth and papa. the things you did. day, brother. to Airbles Cemetery, Cathie and family, Devon. Motherwell. Alexander and Beth. xx Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for I wish you’d never gone away, Sacred Heart of Jesus, have her. But some wishes can’t come mercy on his soul. DAWSON BOYLE Little Flower, pray for her. true, O’NEILL Treasured memories of our In loving memory of Bert, Our Lady of Perpetual So I’ll treasure the memories I Peacefully at Croftbank beloved mum and nana, beloved father of Monica and Husband Bobby. Succour, intercede for him. have of you, Nursing Home, Uddingston, Betty, who died June 7, 2008. dear grandfather of Monica Your needs in life were on Thursday, May 28, 2015, simple, You gave me all you had to Also our dear dad and papa, Mary, who died June 5, 1982. MacDONALD Maureen Hoban, aged 90 Benny, and our much loved Love for your family true, give, Also remembering Anne, who In loving memory of a dearly years. Beloved wife of the late sister and aunt, Betty. died in Rome, June 8, 1975, As long as they were happy, Gifts both big and small, Too dearly loved to ever forget. beloved uncle, Donald, who William O’Neill, dearly loved and Susan, who died June 6, Then you were happy too, But most of all you gave me Your loving family. died suddenly on June 4, mother of Monica, Denise, 1979. You gave us all you had to love, Susanne, Louise, Letitia and Inserted by Monica and Mon- give, The greatest gift of all. 1998. Henry. A devoted grand- ica Mary. Gifts both big and small, Sadly missed. In our hearts you are always mother and great-grand- But most of all you gave us Daughter Donna. there, mother. love, On this her anniversary, Loved and remembered in Fortified by rites of Holy The greatest gift of all. She would not want a fuss, every prayer. Church. R.I.P. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray But just to be remembered Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Reception to St John the By every one of us. for her. him. Baptist Church, Uddingston, From Margaret, John, Will those who think of her on Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. Inserted by his loving family. Siobhan, Kerry, Shannon and today, Requiem Mass on Saturday, Padraig. A little prayer to Jesus say, June 6, at 9.30 a.m. It’s been ten years we’ve Little flower in this hour, pray MacINNES (John) Thereafter to Bothwell Park been apart, for her. 5th Anniversary Cemetery to which all friends Sons Gerard and Andrew. In loving memory of my dear are respectfully invited. BRADLEY You left me with a broken In loving memory of our dear heart, husband and our loving mother, Mary Ellen, who died I thank you for all you’ve MacASKILL, Catriona father, John MacInnes, who June 5, 2005. GALEA done, In loving memory of our dear MEMORIAM 8th Anniversary died on June 10, 2010. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have You never were a selfish aunt, Catriona, died June 8, mercy on her soul. Shelagh (McCartin), died Missing you always. ANDERSON mum, 2008. June 2, 2007 in Malta. Taken Our Lady of the Isles, pray for In loving memory of my dear You’re happy now with our St Pio, pray for her. BRANKIN from us so early, loved by all him. husband, Ian, died June 7, sister Anne, Deep in our hearts you will 2nd Anniversary who knew her. 1975. always stay, Inserted by his loving wife and In loving memory of Inserted by Eileen McCartin, My comfort knowing you’re Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Loved and remembered every family, Trosaraidh, South Uist. Josephine, who died on June Paisley. hand in hand, him. 7, 2013. Dear wife of James, My heartbreak will never end, day. Sheila and family. Kate A and family. MacINTYRE adored mother of Eamonn KELLY I really miss you, my mum, my and Clare, mother-in-law of 17th Anniversary friend. 24th Anniversary Penny and Stephen and In loving memory of our son, St Pio, pray for her. MacASKILL, Catriona, In loving memory of our dear beloved gran of her four boys. To Place an and brother, Bobby, died June Daughter Kellyann, son-in-law 7th Anniversary father and grandfather, Always in our prayers. Michael. Precious memories of a dear Remembered for the love, 5, 1998, aged 33. James, who died on June 5, Intimation contact My gran, you’re my guardian aunt, Catriona, died June 8, warmth and wisdom you Remembering you is easy, 1991. angel, 2008. Patricia shared with us. We do it every day, Forever in our thoughts. Although you passed when I Our Lady of Fatima, pray for Fond memories brings the It’s the heartbreak of losing Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, light of other days around us. you, was small, her. have mercy on him. 0141 241 6106 Our Lady and St Joseph, pray That never goes away. You were the best wee gran Time passes memories stay, for her. Rest in peace. of all. Loved and remembered every Inserted by his loving family, From all the family at Mum, Dad and sister From grandsons Pearce, day. home and away, Bunessan [email protected] Baillieston and Edinburgh. Kathleen. Shea, Conlin and Cahill. Ishabel and family. Street, Glasgow. FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

MacLEAN RECKORD WELSH DEAR HEART OF JESUS NOVENA TO ST CLARE In loving memory of our dear 14th Anniversary 14th Anniversary – Our dear Dear Heart of Jesus in the Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine mother and grandmother, In memory of our beloved brother, Nicholas (Nicol), past I have asked you for days with a lighted candle; Ann Theresa MacLean, died Mary Flora, a dear mother lovingly remembered every many favours, this time I ask publication promised. - G.B. June 7, 2004, beloved wife of and grandmother, who died day in prayer. you for this special one (men- the late Hector MacLean. June 4, 2001, aged 68 years. Requiescat in pace. tion favour), take it Dear Heart POWERFUL NOVENA Miss you so much. In loving memory of his No special day is needed, of Jesus, and place it within Of Childlike Confidence Forever in our thoughts and For us to think of you, beloved wife, Sadie (Sarah Your broken heart where your (This novena is to be said at prayers. For you were very special, Blessing) on her first Father sees it, then in his the same time, every hour, for All your family, home and And we thought the world of anniversary. nine consecutive hours – just merciful eyes it will become away. you. Reunited in God. one day). O Jesus, who hast Your favour, not mine. Amen. We miss you mum and Jean. said, ask and you shall Say for three days, publica- MacLEAN always will. TRAINER receive, seek and you shall In loving memory of my dear Our Lady, Star of the Sea, 16th Anniversary tion promised. - T.M. find, knock and it shall be sister, Nan, died June 7, THANKSGIVING pray for her. Remembering with love, opened to you, through the 2004, and her husband, From Lorna, James and Les- O DEAR ST JOSEPH OF today and always, Patrick intercession of Mary, Thy Hector, died August 31, 2004. ley, David and Joanna, and CUPERTINO, who, by your Most Holy Mother, I knock, I In our hearts you are always Trainer, who died June 6, PRAYER TO THE BLESSED grandchildren, Jade, James prayers, did seek from God seek, I ask that my prayer be there, VIRGIN and Molly. 1999. O Most Beautiful Flower of that you should be asked at granted (make your request). Loved and remembered in St Francis and St Anthony, Mount Carmel, fruitful in the your examinations the only O Jesus, who hast said, all every prayer. REID splendour of Heaven, Blessed propositions you knew, pray that you ask of the Father in St Theresa, pray for them. pray for him. 2nd Anniversary of Pat, died Mother of the Son of God, that I too, like you, may suc- My name, He will grant you R.I.P. June 8, 2013. Much loved Inserted by his loving family. Immaculate Virgin, assist me ceed in the examination for through the intercession of Morag and family, wife, mother, grandmother, in this my necessity. O Star of which I am preparing. In Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother, I 20 St Brendan Road. sister and friend to many. the Sea, help me and show humbly and urgently ask Thy Forever in our thoughts. me herein You are my Mother. return I will make you known Father, in Thy name, that my Our Lady of Lourdes and St O Holy Mary, Mother of God, and cause you to be invoked; Queen of Heaven and Earth, I prayer be granted (make your Pio, pray for her. publication promised. - P.N. humbly beseech You from the request). O Jesus, who hast Susan and family, Caithness. bottom of my heart to succour O DEAR ST JOSEPH OF said, Heaven and Earth shall me in my necessity. There pass away but My word shall CUPERTINO, who, by your are none that can withstand not pass, through the inter- Your power. O show me prayers, did seek from God cession of Mary, Thy Most herein You are my mother. O that you should be asked at Holy Mother, I feel confident Mary, conceived without sin, your examinations the only that my prayer shall be pray for us who have propositions you knew, pray recourse to Thee (three granted (make your request); WALKER times). Holy Mary, I place this that I too, like you, may suc- publication promised. - R.S. 11th Anniversary cause in your hands (three ceed in the examination for In memory of Hugh, beloved times). O thank you for your which I am preparing. In NOVENA TO ST CLARE mercy to me and mine. MacLEOD husband, dad and granda, return I will make you known Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine 25th Anniversary of our Amen. 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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

G Using a small amount of glue, have them They will take root in your house, Lord God and glue the mustard seed onto the centre of the they will do well. CHILDREN’S card circle. (R) Lord, it is good to give thanks to you. G Decorate the circles. CROSSWORD 84 G Cover the decorated circles with mustard seeds. Second Reading G Make a hole towards the top of each circle. Whether we are living in the body or exiled from it, 1 2 3 4 5 6 G Put wool/string through hole and tie to we are intent on pleasing the Lord. A reading from the create a necklace. letter of Paul to the Corinthians 5:6-10. Brothers and sisters, always be cheerful! As long Prayer as we are in these bodies, we are away from the 7 8 Dear God, I know that I am small right now but Lord. But we live by faith, not by what we see. please help me to do the little things that will We should be cheerful, because we would 9 10 become big blessings to others. In Jesus’ name rather leave these bodies and be at home with the we pray. Amen. Lord. But whether we are at home with the Lord 11 12 or away from Him, we still try our best to please Eleventh Sunday in OrdinaryTime First Reading Him. After all, Christ will judge each of us for 13 14 I have made the small tree great. A reading from the the good or the bad that we do while living in 15 book of the prophet Ezekiel 17:22-24. these bodies. Reflection The Lord God said: “I will cut a tender twig The Word of the Lord G 16 17 Preparation: Bring a picture of a fully from the very top of a cedar tree and plant it on Alleluia grown mustard tree and some mustard the peak of a tall mountain. 18 seeds —found in the spice section of a “I will plant it on the highest mountain in (R) Alleluia, Alleluia. supermarket. Israel. It will put out branches and grow into a The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; 19 beautiful and useful cedar tree. all who come to Him will live for ever. JESUS uses a story today to help us “All kinds of birds will find shelter under it (R) Alleluia, Alleluia. 20 understand the lesson He is teaching. He says and shade in its branches. Every tree in the that the Kingdom of God is like a mustard forest will then know that I, the Lord, bring Gospel seed. Look how small the mustard seed is down tall trees and make short trees grow tall. The mustard seed, the smallest of all the seeds, grows ACROSS (show the seed) and think about what we “I dry up green trees and make dried up trees into the biggest shrub of all. A reading from the Holy 1 This sea creature is the world's biggest picture in our minds when we hear the word turn green again. I, the Lord, have spoken! And Gospel according to Mark 4:30-34. mammal (4,5) 7 Act unfairly; break the rules (5) ‘kingdom.’We usually think big areas of land I will keep my word.” Jesus said: “What is God’s Kingdom like? What 8 Sugary topping on a cake (5) with lots of people, castles, villages and a king The Word of the Lord story can I use to explain it? It is like what 9 A female sheep (3) telling people what to do. God’s Kingdom is happens when a mustard seed is planted in the 11 Shouting to encourage your team (8) very similar. It is very big. It has lots of Responsorial Psalm ground. It is the smallest seed in all the world. 13 The opposite side to right (4) people. It has churches (castles), and a King 92:1-2, 12-13. But once it is planted, it grows larger than any 15 You put this in a fountain pen (3) 17 Painful (4) —God! God takes care of us as a king would (R) Lord, it is good to give thanks to you. garden plant. It even puts out branches that are 18 Travelled by ship (6) and wants the Kingdom to grow and It is wonderful to be grateful and to sing your big enough for birds to rest in its shade.” 19 Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of continually become bigger. It grows by praises, Jesus used many other stories when he spoke ____ (4) people helping and loving each other so that Lord Most High! It is wonderful each morning to the people, and He taught them as much as 20 Female big cat (7) others want to come and be a part of the to tell about your love and at night to announce they could understand. He did not tell them DOWN Kingdom, too. how faithful you are. anything without using stories. But when He 1 Two-wheeler (7) When a mustard seed is planted it grows (R) Lord, it is good to give thanks to you. was alone with His disciples, He explained 2 Odd, like the numbers 1, 3, 5 and so on (6) into a big tree that provides homes for birds Good people will prosper like palm trees and everything to them. 3 It falls from the sky as rain (5) and shelter for people and animals. (Show they will grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. The Gospel of the Lord 4 Creature from another planet (5) the picture of the mustard tree). Our lives and 5 Sign over the way out (4) 6 The weather is usually hot during this good deeds are like the mustard seed. Every month (6) little good deed that we do will become part 10 Evil (6) of God’s Kingdom helping it to grow bigger. 12 ‘Specs’ (7) The bigger God’s Kingdom grows, the more 14 Person who produces food from the land people will be loved, cared for and be happy. (6) 15 House made of snow and ice (5) Discussion 16 A Manx cat is missing this (4) I What little deeds can you do for others to LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION help grow God’s Kingdom? ACROSS Activity 1 Prisoner 6 Neat 7 Arrows 9 Tyre 10 Cue G Materials: White card, wool or string, hole 11 Canoe 12 Barge 13 Stay 15 Bath 16 Sow 17 Obey 18 Tramp Punch, coloured pencils or markers, scissors, glue, mustard seeds (can be found in the spice DOWN section of the supermarket). 1 Pink 2 Italy 3 Earring 4 Basket 5 Concert G Optional: Create 10cm circles on the card 8 December 9 Tractor 13 Shop 14 Yo-yo stock with the words ‘With God, I can do big things!’ written around the edges of each circle. Enough for each child in the class. The Children’s Liturgy page is G Cut 10cm circles out of the card stock. published one week in advance to Enough for each child in the class. G Cut wool/string into pieces long enough to allow RE teachers and those taking make necklaces. the Children’s Liturgy at weekly G Give each child in the class a card circle. G If you did not do previously, have the Masses to use, if they wish, this children write that phrase on their cards page as an accompaniment to their around the edges of the circle. G Give each child a mustard seed. teaching materials

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Pupils from St Dominic’s Primary School show their charitable side

By Dan McGinty motivated the children to act, and after holding a been raised through concerts performed during the been raised throughout Lent, and will be matched ‘crazy sock’ day, they were able to raise almost last year, as well as through Lenten fundraising and by the government, meaning that the pupils’ efforts PUPILS from St Dominic’s Primary School £300 to be sent immediately to help the victims sponsored events such as a St Dominic’s Nursery have ensured a financial boost of more than £2000 in Crieff showed their charitable side as they and their families recover from the devastation. Café and a porridge breakfast. for the charity as it continues its life-changing presented donations to aid efforts both here In addition to their urgent appeal for funds, the A generous cheque was also presented to SCIAF work in some of the most needy areas of the world. in Scotland and across the world. pupils also made presentations of money raised as part of their anniversary cycle, which saw pupils St Dominic’s pupils are already planning ahead Among the recipients of their generosity and through their Lenten appeals. and staff from St Dominic’s joining in on their last for their next fundraising goals as they continue tireless fundraising were Mary’s Meals, SCIAF and St Dominic’s supports a school kitchen in leg into Crieff. The whole school was there to greet with their school’s commitment to helping those the victims of the Nepal earthquake, which has left Malawi’s capital Blantyre, and through Mary’s the intrepid cyclists and representatives of the less fortunate. thousands dead and injured and many more homeless. Meals they donated £2700 (above left) to help fund pupils were on hand to present SCIAF with a The sad scenes which emerged from Nepal the kitchen over the coming year. The money had cheque for £1100 (above right). The money had I [email protected] SPOTLIGHT ON St Michael’s Boys Guild plans to re-unite FORMER members of St Michael’s Boy’s Guild in Dumbarton are launching an ambitious reunion plan. The boys guild was founded in the Dumbarton parish of St Michael’s in the early 1950s and operated there until the 1980s. Among the highlights of the guild’s activities in its three decades of existence was the annual camping holiday to Ireland and it is hoped that an image of the 1963 camp in Greystones, County Wicklow, may jog some memories and encourage local many years of fun activities. I The meeting, open to all former Pupils of St Columba's Primary School in Lochyside, Fort William, were celebrating as the school’s Gaelic men who were part of the guild Ahead of any reunion a meeting members, will be held in St choir picked up a victory at the Lochaber Mod, winning the Choir Cup and seeing a number of individuals to come along and meet with some has been planned to allow those Michael’s Dumbarton Parish Hall from the choir presented with personal awards. The victories for the St Columba’s pupils come at an exciting familiar faces from the past. who were a part of St Michael’s on Tuesday June 9 at 7pm. If you time for the school as they prepare for a merger and a move to a new campus. Next year they will be joined The planned reunion will see Boy’s Guild to have a say in are interested, but unable to by pupils from St Mary’s Primary School in Fort William to form a new single Catholic school for the area, a Mass celebrated for deceased organising the get-together, attend or require further which will also be named St Columba’s. The following year they will move into a brand new campus, due to members of the guild, followed co-ordinated by David Rainey, information, contact David be opened in August 2016 PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN by a social event allowing former pictured (above) as part of the Rainey by e-mail: d.rainey@talk members to look back on the 1963 camp in Wicklow. 21.com or call: 07846890987 Schoolchildren share the fruits of their Lenten fundraising at St Matthew’s

THE Pope Francis Award Group of St Matthew’s Primary School, Bishopbriggs, shared the fruits of their Lenten fundraising with mothers and their new-born babies across Glasgow. The pupils presented the gifts LIKE OUR FACEBOOK collected in the school throughout PAGE AND FOLLOW US ON Lent to Elaine Gallacher of the TWITTER: @SCO_NEWS Glasgow Archdiocese for use through the ‘Share the Care’ pro-life charity operated by the archdiocese. The pupils (right) led a Lenten campaign to collect toiletries and gifts for new-born babies and their mothers after being inspired by the work of Share the Care in helping new mothers and their babies. E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN McGINTY AT [email protected] FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CELEBRATING LIFE 23

Catholics from across Scotland recently gathered at Torpichen Priory as Mass was celebrated at the former home of Hospitalliers of St John. The ancient priory, not far from Linlithgow, was formerly the property of the Hospitalliers—or Knights of St John—many senior members of whom held high office in Scotland until they were disbanded after the Reformation. Mass was celebrated there the day before Pentecost by Fr John Emerson FSSP,and among the congregation were members of the Knights of Malta. In his homily Fr Emerson spoke of the importance of the Light of the Holy Spirit, saying it is much needed today. The Mass was organised by Una Voce, with the co-operation of Historic Scotland, and is part of a number of Masses celebrated at ancient Catholic sites in Scotland. Recently Mass was celebrated at Cambuskenneth Abbey *Peace be and next month there will be a Mass in the ruins of Crossraguel Abbey LA PAZ SEA CONTIGO with you PICS: HARRY KIELTY By Dan McGinty

SPANISH students from St Aidan’s High School in Wishaw welcomed primary six children from their partner primaries as they hosted a day of Spanish language and a celebration of Catholic Faith. The special event was part of an interdisciplinary programme led by the St Aidan’s High School modern languages, religious education and music departments, and brought together pupils of different ages and staff from throughout the school to share their gifts and talents. The highlight of the day was a celebration of Mass in Spanish, led by Fr Stephen McGrattan (right) and supported by the parish culture of Spain and, in particular, to ing reading in Spanish at Mass, and sacristan, Jim Devine. Lent and Easter traditions, especially supporting primary six pupils to enjoy The Mass was celebrated in St the processions of Holy Week. the day to the fullest. Ignatius’, a church with historical The morning of the school visit was One of the pupils commented: “I Spanish connections. Before the spent learning the Lord’s Prayer in really enjoyed the Spanish Mass. It was celebration of Mass, Antonio Rueda , a Spanish, researching the lives of Spanish really beautiful and the procession was foreign language assistant from Seville saints, and rehearsing the Spanish truly moving.” teaching in Scotland for one year, hymn Pescador de hombres. visited each of the partner primaries to A team of third year pupils under- I [email protected] introduce P6 pupils to the language and took duties throughout the day includ- PICS: PAUL McSHERRY

GOLDEN JUBILEE ARCHIVE REPORT: DECEMBER 17 1982 Bishop Conti’s Christmas/New Year Letter

DURING 2015—the golden jubilee year of the Scots Church at Bellahouston,” Bishop Conti Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) wrote. —the SCO will bring you highlights of the “For SCIAF it will be the year when we were last five decades of the campaigns able to place in the Holy Father’s hands £25,000 and work of the Catholic aid agency—an for the needs of the Third World and when the agency of the Bishops’ Conference of Scot- youth were able to tell him at Murrayfield that they land—as its reach developed and it became a had contributed to the building of an aqueduct in member of the umbrella organisation Caritas distant Peru. Internationalis. “This was only part of your giving. We have been able to send over £132,000 to help our Writing on behalf of SCIAF, Mario Conti the then brethren.” Bishop of Aberdeen and president-treasurer of Bishop Conti also wrote about developments SCIAF, thanked Scottish Catholics for their looking ahead to 1983. generosity to the Third World. “I hope these developments will lead to the “1982 will always be remembered as the year formation of many parish SCIAF groups, so that when Pope John Paul visited Scotland. It will be throughout the year we will be able to maintain and the year of the youth at Murrayfield and the whole increase our efforts.” E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN McGINTY AT [email protected] 24 CATHOLICISM AND ISLAM SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JUNE 5 2015 Violence, coexistence and co-operation all evident DR HARRY SCHNITKER’S series tracing the history of Islam and its relationship THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ISLAM with Catholicism looks at the areas where the religions mixed or diverged

N A previous instalment of this series, we the period of Islamic rule. There is some truth to saw how the Muslim armies invaded Spain this. The Spanish historian, Americo Castro, coined in the very early years of the 8th century, and the term convivencia to illustrate the period of swept all before them. The vast Iberian coexistence. On the whole, Muslims, Christians and Peninsula was conquered in a period of five Jews rubbed along, and, at times, there flourished years. The Arab-led, but predominantly Berber the type of cultural exchange that we also witnessed armies of Islam discovered they were pushing in the early Islamic Middle East. againstI a house of cards when they crossed the As in the Middle East, this is not the total story, Straits of Gibraltar. The Visigothic Kingdom was however. There was distinct pressure on the a ramshackle affair, whose Germanic aristocracy population to convert to Islam, at first rather light, had not long converted from Arianism—which but increasing as time went on. At the time of the denies Christ’s equality with the Father—to conquest there were approximately 7 million Catholicism, but it had been a mainly political Christians and Jews. By the beginning of the 10th conversion. It is likely that many of them did not century it has been estimated that the Muslim understand the difference between their own population of Berbers, Arabs and Muladies preferred interpretation of Christianity and Islam. (Christians who had converted to Islam) was A large number of the aristocracy made their own approximately 2.8 million out of a total of more accommodation with the Muslim conquerors. than 7 million. By the beginning of the 12th century, The indigenous population—a cultural mixture the number of Muslims had almost doubled but of Celtic and earlier Indo-European peoples— toiled were just a bare majority of the total population of the land and had barely recovered from the ravages the peninsula. (Pastora Barahona, Judios, Moros of the great plagues that had swept across the y Cristianos; tres pueblos, ritos y costumbres, 2004) Mediterranean in waves between the mid-sixth This would change again as the Reconquista century and the seventh. They were overwhelmingly pushed the Islamic rulers back to the south and Catholic, but powerless and with little choice in and who would, for long periods of time, find swiftly conquered. The Battle of Toulouse, fought Grenada. The fluctuations in adherents to the who governed them. They were joined by an themselves in more merciful hands under the in 721AD, saw a first Christian victory, when the major faith groups on the peninsula had many almost as powerless Berber Muslim peasantry, Islamic rulers in Córdoba. armies of Duke Odo of Aquitaine halted the complex reasons. Some converted out of now governed by Arab Muslims. Added to this The invading army swept across the Pyrenees Islamic advance. Though it prevented any northern conviction, some out of expedience. Others still mix was a particularly large Jewish population, and invaded what is now France. The south-western advance, the Umayyad armies did sweep across were compelled; some converted only outwardly. that had been maltreated by the Visigothic rulers, part was part of the Visigothic Kingdom, and was Provence, conquering as far east as Marseilles. The This fluidity enhanced the interactions between the ebb and flow of the Umayyad armies caused various faith groups. massive disruption: large areas were permanently depopulated, and the south of France was filled t this point, it is worth recalling that not all with refugees. This was a new phenomenon. To shared the principle of toleration that date, Islamic armies had simply swept across existing underlay Islamic-Christian co-operation populations, their advances too swift for refugees duringA the eighth to 11th centuries. Here is the to form. 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