Our LadyofSanJuanparishin was Mr. MichaelLaMonica ofthe grees in Theology. Also ordained in NewOrleans,withMastersDe- SchoolofMinistry,sity Graduate graduates fromtheLoyolaUniver- Heart parishin Abilene, bothmen Mr. Arturo Casarez oftheSacred the St.PetersparishinMertzonand dination programoftheDiocese. mally enrolledinthediaconalor- from aclassofthirty-sixmenfor- men werethefirsttobeordained inSan Sacred Heart Angelo. These a packedCathedralChurchofthe front oftheirfamiliesandfriendsat dained threepermanentdeaconsin am, BishopMichaelD.Pfeiferor- by PeterMicale Three Deacons Bishop PfeiferOrdains NEWSPAPER OFTHEDIOCESESAN ANGELO They areMr. MichaelKahligof On December7,2002at10:00 TEXAS WEST THE INSIDE Region X Youth, p.6 Media, p.5 Communicating withthe The MessageofAdvent,p.4 Vocation Circle,p.3 Church inJerusalem. stituted intheearliesthistoryof Church. Itisanofficethatwasin- of ordersintheRomanCatholic the rankofpriestinhierarchy dained ministerimmediatelybelow nio. the OblateSeminaryinSan Anto- visiting priestsfromthefacultyof and instructionisgivenmainlyby meets oneweekendeachmonth, fore beingordained.Thegroup two yearsofintensestudyingbe- diaconal programhavealittleover signed tohishomeparish. Studies. Eachdeaconwillbeas- a MastersDegreeinTheological ate oftheUniversityDallaswith Mr.Midland. La Monicaisagradu- A permanentdeaconisanor- Their fellowclassmatesfromthe Mt. CarmelHermitage,p.12 Diocese FinancialReport,p.11 9/11 Memorial,p.8 Shape, p.7 Holy Angels ChurchTakes Peter Micale.) (Photo by Nov. 19,2002. Center on King Retreat Christ the Team meetat Coordinating RENEW Diocesan ordination. after the Casarez Arturo Deacon and Monica, Michael La Deacon Pfeifer, Michael Bishop Kahlig, Michael Deacon (l-r) ordination ceremony. before thealtarduring themselves inprayer The deaconsprostate [email protected] •www.san-angelo-diocese.org Diocese OfSanAngelo Renew Coming To The come more authentic witnesses. them to thepowerof the HolySpirit sothatthey be- commitment to Jesusascentralintheirlives andopen velop acloser relationship withChrist,make anadult to touchtheentire parish.Itwillhelpparishioners de- cess ofspiritualrenewaland evangelization designed 21st Century cese ofSan Angelo. invitedthe PresbyteralCouncil, by S.JoanMarkus Bishop MichaelPfeifer, therecommendation of at isapastorallysensitivethree-year pro- RENEW: SpiritualRenewal forthe VOLUME XXIII NUMBER 12 2002 DEC RENEW totheDio-

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spiritual development, integration awareness of God,personal spiritual growth –increased participants have considerable these parishesindicated that process. Thedatacollected from presently participatingin the States haveparticipatedor are PO BOX 1829 NONPROFIT ORG. SAN ANGELO TX 76902-1829 US POSTAGE PAID Many diocesesintheUnited SAN ANGELO, TX ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT NO. 44 see “RENEW” page eight BISHOP PFEIFER The Christmas Miracle El Milagro de la Navidad (“The grace of God has appeared, («Vino a este mundo la gracia de Dios, trayendo la saving all.” Titus 2:11) salvación a todos.» Tito 2:11) By Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI Por el Obispo Miguel D. Pfeifer, OMI

The Angel of the Christmas Gospel announced the wonderful and El angel del evangelio navideño anuncio la maravillosa y milagrosa miraculous news of God’s immense love for us: “I proclaim to you good nueva buena del amor inmenso de dios para nosotros: “No teman, porque news of great joy – a savior has been born for you, who is Christ the Lord yo vengo a comunicarles una buena nueva que sera motivo de mucha – this will be a sign for you – you will find an infant lying in a manger.” alegría para todo el pueblo. Hoy nació para ustedes en la ciudad de David These few inspired words remind us what is at the heart of Christmas and un salvador que es Cristo El Señor. En esto lo reconocerán: Hallaran a un the Christmas season – the unbelievable, we can say, the miraculous niño recién nacido, envuelto en panales y acostado en un pesebre.” Estas news that the almighty God decided to become one of us, so as to bring us pocas palabras de inspiración nos recuerdan lo que está al corazón de la salvation, and began his life among us as an infant. To understand the Navidad y la temporada de la Navidad – lo increíble, podemos decir, la miracle of Christmas, we must go and find that infant “lying in a manger.” nueva buena milagrosa que dios todo poderoso decidió ser uno de noso- We, who are a little bit older, have heard many times the unbelievable tros, para traernos la salvación, y empezó su vida entre nosotros como un story, the miraculous story of Christmas. It is easy to waste, as it were, the infante. Para entender el milagro de la Navidad, tenemos que ir a buscar miracle of Christmas, so we need to let this infant remind us of what the ese infante “acostado en un pesebre.” Christmas story is all about. Nosotros, que somos un poco mas viejos, hemos oído muchas veces la historia increí- The miracle of Christmas reminds us of God’s great love for us, about how the fullness ble, la historia milagrosa de la Navidad. Es fácil desperdiciar, como fuera, el milagro de la of the grace of God appeared in Christ Jesus 2000 years ago. But this miracle is meant to be Navidad, así que necesitamos dejar que este infante nos recuerde el significado de la lived every day of our lives. historia de la Navidad. “Don’t waste the miracle” is a phrase that we should constantly keep in our minds as we El milagro de la Navidad nos recuerda del gran amor de dios para nosotros, de como la celebrate the day of Christ’s birth. But it should be a saying that teaches us something new plenitud de la gracia de dios apareció en Jesucristo hace 2000 anos. Pero este milagro tiene each morning of the year, but especially during the Christmas season. que ser vivido cada día de nuestras vidas. The birth of Christ, with His resurrection, was the greatest event in all of human history. “No desperdiciar el milagro” es una frase que nosotros debemos constantemente tener Christians have been celebrating the beautiful feast of Christmas for centuries, and to en nuestras mentes al celebrar el día del nacimiento de dios. Pero debe ser una frase que nos enliven our celebration, we have special music, we put up trees, we adorn our houses with enseña algo nuevo cada mañana del ano, pero especialmente durante la temporada de la

see “CHRISTMAS” page nine see “NAVIDAD” page nine

The Bishop’s December 7: San Angelo, Cathe- thedral Church of the Sacred Heart James -Mass at 3:00 p.m. tion of Texas Schedule dral Church of the Sacred Heart - - Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of December 24: San Angelo, Ca- January 17: Abilene – Forum on Diaconal Ordinations at 10:00 a.m. Guadalupe at 7:00 p.m. thedral Church of the Sacred Heart Violence and Child Abuse at United December 2002 December 8: San Angelo - Mass December 13: Abilene, Holy - Christmas Midnight Mass Way Office at 11:00 a.m. December 2: San Angelo, Dioc- at Fort Concho at 11:00 a.m. Family - Advent Night of Prayer for December 25: San Angelo, January 18: Odessa, St. Eliza- esan Pastoral Center - Meeting with December 9: San Angelo, Cathe- the Priests, Sisters and Deacons of Goodfellow Air Force Base - Mass beth – Mass at 5:00 p.m. delegation from Diocese of San dral Church of the Sacred Heart - the Abilene Deanery at 7:00 p.m. at 9:00 a.m. January 19: Odessa, St.Joseph – Pedro Sula, Honduras at 10:30 a.m. Mass for Feast of the Immaculate December 15: San Angelo, St. December 26-28: Rest and Mass at 9:45 a.m. St. Mary - Advent Night of Prayer Conception at 12:00 noon. Joseph - Mass at 11:15 a.m. West Prayer January 20: San Angelo, Cathe- for Priests, Sisters and Deacons of December 10: San Angelo, Di- Texas Boys Ranch - Christmas Ser- January 2003 dral Church of the Sacred Heart – San Angelo Deanery at 7:00 p.m. ocesan Pastoral Center - Presbyteral vice at 5:00 p.m. January 1: San Angelo, Cathe- Prayer service at noon in honor of December 3-4: San Antonio - Council from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. December 16: San Angelo, Sh- dral Church of the Sacred Heart – Dr. Martin Luther King Meeting of the Texas Conference Christ the King Retreat Center - annon Hospital - Christmas Mass Mass at 9:00 a.m. January 21: San Angelo, Dioc- of Churches Christmas Party for Priests, Sisters, at 11:00 a.m. January 2-3-4: Rest and Prayer esan Pastoral Center – Liturgy Com- December 5: Dallas Deacons and Wives at 5:30 p.m. December 17: San Angelo, San January 5-9: San Antonio, Pat mission meeting at 10:30 a.m. December 6: San Angelo, December 11: Eden, Detention Angelo Community Hospital - Guidon Center – Retreat for Bish- January 22: San Angelo, Colt Bishop’s Residence -Christmas Center - Mass at 1:30 p.m. Advent and Christmas Mass at ops of Region X Stadium – Pro Life Mass at 7:00 Party for Staff at 6:00 p.m. December 12: San Angelo, Ca- 11:00 a.m. Cathedral Church of the January 10: San Angelo, Dioc- p.m. Sacred Heart - Penance Service at esan Pastoral Center – 8:30 a.m. January 23: San Angelo, The West Texas Angelus 7:00 p.m. Mass for Staff – 11:00 a.m. Staff Knights of Columbus Hall – Priests Official Newspaper of the Diocese of San Angelo December 18: San Angelo, Di- Meeting. Bentwood Country Club Retirement Luncheon for Monsi- POSTMASTER: Send all Changes of Address to: ocesan Pastoral Center - Mass for – 6:00 p.m. Mass and Dinner for gnor Benedict Zientek at 11:00 a.m. WEST TEXAS ANGELUS the Holy Sepulchre. P.O. BOX 1829 Staff at 8:30 a.m. Staff meeting at Personnel Board Meeting – 1:00 SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 11:00 a.m. January 12: Colorado City, St. p.m. December 20: San Angelo, Ann – 50th Anniversary Mass of January 24-26: San Antonio Publisher Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI Angelo Catholic School - Mass at parish at 10:30 a.m. January 27: San Angelo, Cathe- Editor Peter N. Micale ([email protected]) January 14: San Angelo, St. Jo- Layout The Talley Press 8:30 a.m. at Cathedral Church of dral Church of the Sacred Heart – Production Kenneth Grimm the Sacred Heart seph – 7:00 pm. Meet with Capital Mass at 6:30 p.m. in honor of Santa Published monthly with automatic circulation to parishioners in the Diocese of San Angelo December 21: Carlsbad, State Punishment Group. Angela Subscription rate for all others: $10.00 per year School - Christmas Service at 11:00 January 15: Dallas – Dialogue January 28: Big Spring, St. THIRD CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT SAN ANGELO, TEXAS Printed by the San Angelo Standard-Times a.m. between the Texas Conference of A Scripps-Howard Company December 22: Sanderson, St. Churches and the Baptist Conven- see “SCHEDULE” page three

PAGE 2 DECEMBER 2002 DIOCESE Vocation Circle Convocations on Vocations and Priestly Spirituality by Fr. Tom Barley with the family. Vocations are fos- has conducted priests retreats for Director of Vocations and tered by examples and encourage- many diocese and religious com- Seminarians ment within the parish. Our deep- munities. He lectures in the areas On February 27-28, 2003, there est values are learned in the family of spiritual theology and spiritual will be two convocations held at and in the parish community. The direction. He has spent 15 years Christ the King Retreat Center. most impressive examples of priest- working in seminary formation and The first convocation will be on hood and religious life are the holds degrees in Protestant system- vocations. It will be on Thursday, priests and sisters who work with atic theology, religious education, (Above) Convocation Committee meets to prepare report that will February 27 from 10:00 am to 3:30 the youth in the parish and in min- and pastoral counseling. be submitted to the Presbyteral Council for recommendations. pm. This convocation will be open istries. Yet, it is the way that fami- (L-R) Msgr. Larry Droll, Rev. Michael Rodriguez, Brother Jim Barrette to all priests, religious, and deacons. lies and parishes encourage youth (facilitator). (Photos by Sr. Hilda Marotta.) Pastors are invited to bring a lay- to explore these vocations of dedi- person involved in the identifica- cation to the Church that often tion and promotion of vocations in makes the difference. our parishes and missions. The pre- The second convocation will senters will be Mrs. Dorothy Foss, follow the first on Thursday. This Executive Director of the National convocation will be for priests Conference of Diocesan Vocation only. It will begin at 5:00 pm and Directors (NCDVD) and Fr. David end at 11:45 am on Friday, Febru- (Right) Also on Convocation Hulshof, President of NCDVD and ary 29. Fr. Dan Malain from the Dio- Committee: (L-R) Deacon a priest of the Diocese of Spring- cese of Beaumont will present on John Spect, Rev. Bob Bush, field, Missouri. the areas of spirituality and psy- S. Joan Markus, S. Rebecca All vocations start in the home chosexual development. Fr. Malain Otter, Sr. Malachy Griffin.

SCHEDULE World Day for Consecrated Life from page two by Fr. Tom Barley cate Catholic Irish children. Her know many good Sisters who have such an experience it is not too late Thomas –11:00 a.m. Meeting with Director of Vocations and motto was “Spend yourself for the served the Church with all of their to meet a Sister and learn about her Priests of the Midland/Odessa Seminarians poor.” These Sisters came to Texas hearts, when I think of Sisters I first vocation. Deanery On the weekend of February 1- in 1952 to teach in one parish and think of the Presentations. I have Years ago many young women January 29: San Angelo, Dioc- 2, 2003 we will celebrate the World ended up holding many positions repeatedly seen them gladly open from our diocese entered religious esan Pastoral Center – Meeting to Day for Consecrated Life. On that of importance in the areas of edu- their house to Sisters from other communities. Today, few women Review Diocesan Policies on Ethi- weekend we are all asked to become cation, parish ministries, and home communities and their lives to any- follow in their footsteps. There are cal Conduct more aware of the Sisters who have health care in many parishes in San one who was in need. Their minis- 28 Sisters in the Diocese in parishes January 30: Abilene, Holy Fam- served our Church with great tal- Antonio. My connection with these try has touched my life and the and diocesan ministries. Like many ily – 11:00 a.m. Meeting with ent, devotion, and grace. We are Sisters began in kindergarten and lives of tens of thousands of of our priests, most of the Sisters Priests of the Abilene Deanery asked to pray for them and their grade school. It continued when I people; many are my life-long came here from other places. I be- January 31: San Angelo, Christ vocation. It is an opportunity for was in high school seminary and in friends. The large parish church lieve that while few people are en- the King Retreat Center – 11:00 us to reflect on the value of this the local parish over many years. where the 50th anniversary Mass tering seminaries and convents, a.m. Meeting with Priests of the San vocation and to renew our encour- Several years ago the Presentation was celebrated was packed with God has invited many of our youth Angelo Deanery. agement to our youth to consider Sisters gladly opened their convent people of all ages as a testament to to consider a vocation in the the consecrated life. over four years to girls from St. the depth this community related Church. We need to encourage our Recently, I went to San Antonio Lawrence Parish when I took them to the people they served. Over 25 youth to get to know our Sisters to celebrate with a community of there on the Nun Runs. My rela- priests came to concelebrate the and to appreciate their presence in Sisters their 50th anniversary of hav- tionship with them continues to- Mass in honor of the Sisters. the Diocese. ing arrived in the U.S. from Ireland. day in personal friendships and the The challenge for each of us is Remember, on the weekend of Pray For They are the Presentation Sisters of presence of some of my relatives at not to compare one community of February 1-2, pray for all of the Sis- the Blessed Virgin Mary founded the school where they used to Sisters with another, but to find a ters that you may know and for vo- by Nano Nagle in 1775 to educate teach. Over the 50 years only four personal memory or relationship cations to Consecrated Life. Over Peace the youth of Ireland in the Catho- of their number have died and only with a religious Sister or commu- many generations, these women lic Faith during a time when the one left the community. They are a nity that we cherish and wish to have been generous in giving their English had made it illegal to edu- remarkable community. While I share with others. If you do not have lives to our Church.

DECEMBER 2002 PAGE 3 DIOCESE Challenges to the Welcome Catechetical Ministry Home by Chaplain Linda Hill Director of Correctional in the United States Ministries by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI ing months I will continue with the There is a new program on Catechesis in the United States other issue. the horizon for Criminal Jus- confronts a variety of problems aris- 1. The Mystery of the Incarna- tice Ministry called “Restora- ing from social and cultural condi- tion: Model of evangelization tion 961”. 961 comes from the tions. Two of the greatest challenges 2. The Evangelization of Cul- ninth book of the New Testa- involve engaging adults in lifelong ture. ment, sixth chapter, first verse. formation, and addressing the rela- 3. The Process of Inculturation “Brothers, if someone is caught tively high percentage of Catholic 4. Inculturation and the Media in a sin, you who are spiritual children and young people who are 5. Inculturation and Catechesis should restore him gently.” not enrolled in any systematic In this issue I share with you re- Galations 6:1 catechetical program. flections on the topic - The Mys- The Office of Correctional Presently the United States, 52 tery Of The Incarnation: Model Of Ministries for the Diocese of percent of all Catholic School – age Evangelization. San Angelo will begin receiv- children are enrolled in parish – “Jesus Christ, the incarnate ing a list of men who are being based catechetical programs, and Word of God, became man – a par- released from the Texas Prison 16 percent of Catholic School – age ticular man in space and time and System to our Diocese through children are enrolled in Catholic within a specific culture. In the a new and innovative program schools. Thus, 68 percent of all mystery of his Incarnation, Jesus hosted by the First Baptist Catholic School – age children re- Christ is the human face of God and Church in Huntsville called, ceive some form of systematic the divine face of man. While the “Welcome Home”. This list catechesis. On the other hand, 32 Word of God cannot be exclusively will provide name, parole ad- percent of all Catholic School – age identified with the elements of the dress, phone number and religious providing the name of a parish near part to make the parish aware of the children receive no catechesis. The culture in which he became flesh, preference. I will be writing on be- their home, and providing the pas- releasee’s presence in the commu- percentage of Catholic young the Incarnation of the only Son of half of the Diocese to each of the tor a copy of the letter. I hope each nity. Please pray for success in this people of high school age who re- God is the original inculturation of Catholics that are released into our pastor will designate someone to effort. Wynnechaplain.aol.com ceive no systematic catechesis is God’s word. The mystery of the In- Diocese, welcoming them home, follow up the letter. I will do my generally much higher. carnation is also the model of all Catechesis in a multicultural evangelization by the Church, who and pluralistic society too often is “called to bring the power of the pays inadequate attention to the Gospel into the very heart of cul- The Message Of Advent: signs of the times in order to trans- ture and cultures.” [John Paul II] mit the Gospel in understandable Every culture needs to be trans- and meaningful ways within the formed by gospel values because Salvation Is Near various cultures of the people to the Gospel always demands a con- by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI our lives, our families, now is the minds with much advertisement en- whom it is addressed. There is in- version of attitudes and practices The message of Advent is that time to repent and to make changes. ticing us to buy many things that sufficient effort to ensure that the wherever it is preached. Cultures God’s salvation is near. What does This can be challenging. Mark perhaps we don’t really need. It is a person that Jesus Christ and his must often be purified and restored that mean? It means Jesus is com- Twain said it painfully well: “Few time for commercialization. But for teaching penetrate every cultural in Christ.” ing. Advent recalls the first coming things are harder to put up with than us as Christians, first and foremost situation with the Good News of In the next few issues of the An- of Christ some 2000 years ago. It the annoyance of good example.” we should look for the gift for salvation. gelus I will be featuring the other reminds us to prepare to celebrate But good example inspires others Christ on His birthday. We do this Inculturation of the Gospel key topics of the Inculturation of once again His birthday, and to pre- to change. The call of repentance by taking more time to pray and Message the Gospel Message. pare for His final coming. from John the Baptist and Jesus is share as a family, to read the Bible, The dynamic process in the new Advent prepares us for the birth- intended for all of us. to be faithful to our religious prac- evangelization for the Catholic day of Christ on Christmas. To pre- Advent is a good time to clean tices, and if necessary by making Church demands both the pare the way for God’s word em- the windows of our souls so that we good confession. If we do this, then inculturation of the Gospel and the AGGREGATED bodied in Jesus, the message of can see more clearly what is it that our material gifts will take on new transformation of the culture by the John the Baptist for that first com- we need to change – where do we meaning. Gospel. Christ is present in every from page twelve ing was “Repent, for the Kingdom need to repent? Before we make any The new life of Christ, being culture; he is limited by none. Diocese. May God pour out many of God is at hand!” When Jesus comments or judgments about oth- born in a stable near us, asks of us Beginning with this issue of the blessings upon them, and upon you came, He insisted on repentance as ers, we need to pause and check to many things. It asks us to be watch- Angelus I will focus on the first of and the service you give the the first step toward discipleship. see if our spiritual insight is in any ful, to be prepared, to open our five key topics of the inculturation Carmelites and our Church. The message of repentance reminds way impaired by an artificial hearts, to open our lives, and to of the Gospel message: as found in Sincerely in Christ and Mary, us that if there are persons, things, blinder of our own design. make room for a child. the draft for the new National Di- Most Rev. Michael Pfeifer, OMI, events, attitudes, or habits that In a material sense, the world rectory for catechesis. In the follow- Bishop of San Angelo block the full coming of Christ in prepares for Christmas by filling our

PAGE 4 DECEMBER 2002 BISHOP PFEIFER ¿Qué Señales De Reverencia Son Apropiadas Con Respecto Al Cuerpo Y La Sangre De Cristo? [Preguntas básicas y respuestas] por el Obispo Miguel Pfeifer, la Eucaristía (cf. Mysterium Fidei, apropiado que los miembros de la 10. Si Alguien Sin Fe Come Y así el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo O.M.I. nos. 56-61). Por ejemplo, el sagra- asambleas se saluden en el área de Bebe El Pan Y El Vino Consagra- sería en vano y de hacerlo cons- En este artículo les presento las rio en que se reserva el pan consa- recepción de la iglesia (es decir, en dos, ¿Recibirá El Cuerpo Y La San- cientemente sería sacrilegio (cf. 1 preguntas números nueve y diez del grado debe estar situado “en una el vestíbulo o narthex), pero no es gre De Cristo? Co 11:29). Recibir el Santísimo documento de los Obispos Católi- parte de la iglesia u oratoio verda- apropiado hablar en voz alta o tono Si “recibir” significa “consu- Sacramento no es un remedio auto- cos de los Estados Unidos sobre la deramente nobe, destacad, conve- bullicioso en el cuerpo de la igle- mir,” la respuesta es sí, pues lo que mático. Si no deseamos la comu- Eucaristía. Este documento se lla- nientemente adornada y apropiada sia (decir es, en la nave), debido a la persona consume es el Cuerpo y nión con Cristo, Dios no nos obli- ma, “La Presencia Real de Jesu- para la oración” (Codigo de Dere- la presencia de Cristo en el sagra- la Sangre de Cristo. Si “recibir” sig- ga a ello. Por el contrario, debemos cristo en el Sacramento de la Eu- cho Canónico, can. 938, §2). Se- rio. Además, la Iglesia requiere que nifica “aceptar el Cuerpo y la San- aceptar, por la fe, la ofrenda que nos caristía”, y aquí les presento las gún la tadicióin de la Iglesia Lati- todos ayunen antes de recibir el gre de Cristo, consciente y volun- hace Dios de comunión en Cristo y preguntas. na, se debe doblar la rodilla en Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo como tariamente, como lo que son, para en el Espíritu Santo, y cooperar con 9. ¿Qué Señales De Reverencia presencia del sagrario que contie- señal de reverencia y recolección ( obtener el beneficio espiritual”, la gracia de Dios a fin de que nues- Son Apropiadas Con Respecto Al ne el sacramento reservado. En las a menos que por enfermedad no se entonces la respuesta es no. La fal- tros corazones y mentes se trans- Cuerpo Y La Sangre De Cristo? Iglesias Católicas Orientales, la pueda hacerlo). En la Iglesia Lati- ta de fe de parte de la persona que formen y nuestra fe y amor de Dios El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo práctica tradicional es hacer la se- na, generalmente se debe ayunar al come y bebe el Cuerpo y la Sangre se acrecienten. presentes bajo la apariencia de pan ñal de la cruz e inclinarse profun- menos una hora; los miembros de de Cristo no puede cambiar lo que y vino son tratados con la mayor damente. En ambas tradiciones, los las Iglesias Católicas Orientales éstos son, pero sí impide la persona de las reverencias tanto durante ademanes litúrgicos expresan reve- deben seguir la práctica estableci- obtener el beneficio espiritual, que como después de la celebración de rencia, respecto y adoración. Es da por su propia Iglesia. es la comunión con Cristo. Recibir

any employee or volunteer: a) Other than the Bishop, the Policy On Communicating With The single spokesperson for the Dio- cese is the Director of Communica- tions. The spokesperson should fos- Media And The Diocese At Large ter a spirit of trust and rapport with the people of the Diocese and with by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI gathering and publication of news ries, briefs, and reports on matters and minors, great compassion and the print and electronic media that The media have such potential the norms of morality and legiti- of Catholic information, news de- care will always be extended to the engenders an open and transparent to bring truth and beauty into the mate rights and dignity of people velopment and trends of public in- victims. In the matter of sexual policy. According to the need, the lives of billions of people. Because must be held sacred. Today public terest. It prepares short-range and abuse and/or misconduct by any Bishop may appoint another per- of their enormous power to shape opinion exerts massive force and long-range plans for religious com- employee or volunteer of the Dio- son to serve as his spokesperson in humanity’s destiny, the means of authority over the private and pub- munications. It prepares budget re- cese, the respect for the person and certain parts of the Diocese. social communication are of great lic life of every class of citizen. quirements to meet communica- reputation of the individual alleged b) Communications with the interest to the Church. The Diocese The Diocese of San Angelo tions needs. The Office performs to be involved will always be hon- media and the people of the Dio- of San Angelo wants to engage the holds Communications to be a research in religious communica- ored. Disclosure to the community cese will occur only after deliber- media in striving for a common goal ministry that is based on the truth, tions and maintains current com- at large and specifically to the me- ate consultation between the prin- - the truth. In dealing with the me- honesty, openness and wisdom. The munications technologies and dia will occur only after thorough cipals involved in the legal and dia, the Diocese is guided by the Office of Communications is the skills. The Office serves as a liai- consultation with the Bishop and pastoral issues of the particular case words of Pope John Paul II: “On focal point for the Diocese in de- son with local, state, national and his advisors. The Diocese will al- at hand. this journey of human searching, veloping, coordinating, promoting international communication agen- ways strive to be pro-active in deal- c) The spokesperson of the Dio- the Church wishes to befriend the and propagating news and educa- cies. The Office conducts work- ing with the people of the Diocese cese will have a truly pastoral con- media, knowing that every form of tional information of religious in- shops and seminars in religious and the media by formulating cern for victims of sexual abuse or cooperation will be for the good of terest to the public through the Di- communications for Diocesan and timely and clear statements. The misconduct. everyone.” ocesan newspaper, the West Texas Parish publicity and communica- Bishop or his representative will d) All instances of alleged There exists within human soci- Angelus, and whenever deemed tions personnel. promptly reach out with honesty, sexual abuse, especially of children ety a right to information which necessary through press releases to The Office will be guided by a compassion and clarity to those and minors, anywhere in the Dio- affects people individually or col- the print and electronic media. The commitment to transparency and communities directly affected by cese must be quickly communi- lectively, and according to the cir- Director of Communications of the openness, as enunciated by the any case of sexual abuse or mis- cated to the Assistance Coordina- cumstances of each. The proper Diocese functions as the Bishop’s United States Conference of Catho- conduct by an ordained person, tor. This information should be exercise of this right demands that spokesperson. lic Bishops in its published Char- employee or volunteer. handled as confidential in accor- the information communicated al- The Office provides a liaison ter and Norms of June 14, 2002 The following principles will dance with the guidelines men- ways be true and as complete as between the Diocese and public when dealing with the community guide communications with the tioned above. Cases of sexual charity and justice allow. The mat- communications media. It assists at large and specifically with rep- people of the Diocese and specifi- abuse of children and minors must ter of communication should fur- and advises Diocesan offices in resentatives of the media. cally with the press and electronic be promptly reported to the civil ther more be honorable and appro- matters of public relations or pub- When dealing with cases of media, especially in cases involv- authorities by Diocesan officials or priate; this means that in the licity. The Office prepares summa- sexual abuse, especially of children ing sexual abuse or misconduct by designated representatives.

DECEMBER 2002 PAGE 5 YOUTH Region X Youth Examine How Their Gifts Can Change The World by Jordan McMorrough is nothing Jesus wants more than for the day, Archbishop Flores con- Today’s Catholic for us to be united. He wants us to tinued. “God showers his talents on SAN ANTONIO – More than be united as one family of Jesus all of us. Never be angry that some- 3,500 Catholic young people and Christ.” one can do what you cannot do, their adult leaders from Texas, Ar- He called on the youth to ac- but try to improve on what you can kansas and Oklahoma converged complish two things during their do. You know your talents. There is on the Riverwalk Nov. 15-17 for time together, to realize how im- much good you can do for others the biennial Region X Catholic portant they are and see how im- with the talents you have been Youth Conference. portant everyone else is. “We are given. Not one of you can say I have The gathering, the largest in the children of God. We must respect no talents. Develop more and more 20-year history of the event, was each other. There is no greater les- talents that are yours.” held at the Municipal Auditorium son we can learn.” In a keynote address following (l to r) Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Gallante of Dallas, Bishop James and featured participation by all 18 After reading the Gospel passage the archbishop’s talk, Sister Kathy Tamayo of Laredo and Auxiliary Bishop Patrick Zurek of Dallas. dioceses in the three state region. Focusing on the theme, “Share Bryant, RSC, used humor, wisdom Your Gifts – Light Up the World,” and personal stories to help the participants had opportunities to young church discern God’s call in hear nationally known speakers, their life. volunteer at several social service “God is our coach,” she began. organizations, take part in work- “He says, ‘You can do it.’ We need shops, interact with many bishops the courage of Christ to change our in the region, and experience cre- world. Instead of looking at our own ative and vibrant worship. weaknesses, look at what we do In his welcome, Archbishop have. You are the members of the Patrick Flores exclaimed that the Body of Christ. You are the hands enthusiasm of the young people with which Jesus reaches out to reminded him of when the pope touch people. You are the eyes that visited San Antonio 15 years ago. look out with compassion on the He quoted the Holy Father as say- world. ing, “Texans love to dance, Texans All the gifts we need for the love to sing and Texans love to yell Body of Christ are right here.” and scream,” which elicited even Sister Bryant pointed out into more hoops and hollers from the the crowd and said that the packed auditorium. church’s future missionaries, moms, “Young people love to be to- dads, music ministers, priests, and gether,” said the archbishop. “There nuns are right here.

(Right) Participants from the Diocese of San Angelo. see “YOUTH” page ten (Photos by S. Hilda Marotta.)

Bishop Michael Pfeifer and Polly Hyde (St. Ann – Midland) are among the participants in the Region X Congress. Youth enjoy ice cream treat from Bishop Pfeifer.

PAGE 6 DECEMBER 2002 DIOCESE Holy Angels Church Takes Shape

On the morning of Nov. 18, a very large crane raised, and put into place the Cuppola of the new Holy Angels Church. The height of the Cuppola makes it a visible landmark for the southwest portion of San Angelo. (Photos by Peter Micale.) Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe “25” Aniversario Nosotros los miembros de la unimos a las 11:45 a.m. en la misa Guadalupe, lo reciberemos con los Sociedad Guadalupana de la Cate- de español, Ilevandole flores a la brazos abiertos. En nombre de la dral del Sagrado Corazón de San virgin. Despues de la misa segui- Sociedad Guadalupana, para cada Angelo, Texas, queremos felicitar mos con una oración y un canto. uno de ustedes, les deseamos lo a nuestros hermanos Guadalupanos Ese mismo día, a las 7:00 p.m. en la mejor hoy y siempre. Que Dios por su devoción al celebrar 25 años capilla de la escuela del Sagrado Nuestro Señor, la Virgen de de servir con orgullo, amor, y gran Corazón ofrecemos un rosario y Guadalupe y San Juan Diego los fe a nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe. unos cantos y despues del rosario llene de bendiciones. Viva la Vir- Es un privilegio y una gran satis- nuestra junta mensual. Si usted nos gen de Guadalupe y San Juan facción ser Guadalupano. Los quiere acompañar y servir con amor Diego que en nuestro pecho llevan miembros que con honor felicita- y orgullo a nuestra Virgen de su altar! mos por servir 25 años de servicio (Photos by Peter Micale.) Guadalupanos son los siguientes: Candelaria Amador, Lilly Cuellar, Eva y Alberto Flores, Janie y Fred Hernandez, Hortensia y Joe Jacobo, Martha Lopez, Lola Rodriguez, Marcy Rodriguez y Lillie Silva. Estos Guadalupanos siguen activos con la Sociedad, prestando su tiem- po y trabajo todo por amor a la morenita, Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe. Durante los años, la Sociedad ayudo en diferentes pro- yectos que se hicieron en la Cate- dral. Esta es una humilde invitación para todos nuestros hermanos que quieran responder al llamado de nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe. Cada segundo domingo del mes nos re-

DECEMBER 2002 PAGE 7 DIOCESE RENEW 9/11 Memorial from page one Intentions Of The Holy of faith into daily life, increased sense of belonging in their parish, Father For December gained a greater appreciation of the General – That children around the world may be protected and Catholic Church, became defended by their families and by adequate social policies against all more active in parish and violence. civic community and Mission – That remembering the Savior’s birth may help people considered a vocation to develop an ever greater respect for the little ones and those the world priesthood or religious counts for little. life. 98% of RENEW participants (Holy Family). San Angelo dean- (Our Lady of Lourdes, Andrews), recommended RENEW to ery committee members are Rev. Romelia Simon Cordova (Fort others. Hubert Wade (St. Mary Star of the Stockton Catholic communities), S. In November, Bishop Sea, Ballinger), Carol Ahern (Sa- Carol Markus, (Southcentral area Michael Pfeifer wrote cred Heart, San Angelo), Chris Coo- Catholic communities). each pastor/pastoral coor- per (Sacred Heart, Menard), Socorro More information about RE- dinator a letter inviting Ramirez, Deacon Roy Ibarra (St. NEW will be forthcoming in your parishes/missions to par- Mary, San Angelo), Kathy Gloria parishes as the implementation pro- ticipate in the RENEW (St. Patrick, Brady), Diane and John cess continues. Meanwhile, Dioc- Knights of the Diocese and Knights of Columbus Field Agent Clif process or some other pro- Whitely (St. Therese, Junction), esan Core Committee members are Quick presented a check of $1500.00 to Bishop Pfeifer for the Memorial cess of spiritual renewal. Mike Wyse (St. Joseph, San available in each of the areas and project. He appointed S. Joan Angelo). The Midland/Odessa serve as good resource persons to Markus and her staff to di- deanery committee members are answer questions and explain the rect the RENEW experi- Margie Rodriquez (Sacred Heart, RENEW process. A kit, containing ence in the Diocese of San Big Spring), Gregg Elsner (St. all the resources that will be used Angelo. This process has Stephen, Midland), S. Regina during the three-year process, is already begun. Javier, OND (St. Joseph, Odessa, available at the Diocesan Media Deacon Michael Hanly Elidia Padilla (Our Lady of San Center. from the RENEW Interna- Juan, Midland), Rev. Bernard Gully tional Office has been ap- pointed to work with the diocese. The first training session was held on No- vember 19th at Christ the King Retreat Center for all Diocesan staff members. An evening training ses- sion was held for the Di- ocesan Core Committee, a Committee formed to as- sist the Diocesan Coordi- Bishop Pfeifer points to architects depiction of monument setting nator with the implemen- Diocesan RENEW Coordinating team near Celebration Bridge in San Angelo showing the World Trade tation. Excitement and members on Nov. 19, (l to r) Marjerie Schillo, Center Memorial with piece of steel from the center. Msgr. Larry Droll enthusiasm pervaded both Peter Micale, Bishop Pfeifer. also shown. (Photos by Peter Micale.) meetings. There are pos- sibilities for tremendous Deacon Michael Hanly spiritual renewal for the CARMELITE People of God in the Dio- cese of San Angelo! from page twelve the place. The Hermitage gates are The Diocesan RENEW prayer for the Diocese, its spiritual open from 6 in the morning to 6 in Coordinating Team has well-being, its priests and religious, the evening. Daily Mass from membership from each of and all its ministries. The hermits Monday to Saturday is at 6:15 in the three deaneries. The wish to thank Bishop Pfeifer and the morning, and Mass on Sundays Abilene deanery commit- all the Diocesan officials that have and Solemnities is at 9 in the morn- tee members are Rev. Joe been involved with the Hermitage ing. Evening Prayer (Vespers) is at Uecker (St. Vincent/St. from its foundation. 5:30 p.m. There is a Holy Hour of Francis), S. Esperanza As a place of silence and prayer, Adoration every Sunday at 4 p.m. Razura, ASC (Sacred the Hermitage welcomes people to Heart, Coleman), Kay join in its prayer life, to experience David (Our Lady of Grace, (l to r) S. Joan Markus, Gloria Trevino, Vivian Book. (Photos by the beauty, silence, and solitude of Dyess AFB), Judy Phaneuf Peter Micale.)

PAGE 8 DECEMBER 2002 OF INTEREST lagro. infante para enseñarnos que el quie- grace that are offered in the miracle began his life on that first Christ- NAVIDAD Es fácil reducir la Navidad y el re entrar en nuestras vidas en cada of Christmas, and don’t accept the mas as an infant to show us that he from page two nacimiento del que hoy celebramos manera, hasta en el mas pequeño miracle for ourselves or extend it wants to enter into our life in every – el infante en el pesebre – a un detalle. Para vivir el milagro de la to others, we are wasting the miracle way, into its smallest detail. To live Navidad. sistema intelectual, a solamente un Navidad, of Christmas. If we choose to con- the miracle of Christmas, we must El nacimiento de Cristo, con su credo que seguir, o hasta un evento Necesitamos abrir nuestros co- tinue to live in conflict instead of open our hearts to receive God’s resurrección, fue el evento mas gran- que quisiéramos probar lógicamen- razones para recibir el amor de dios, peace, disharmony instead of har- love, and then we must be willing de de la historia humana. Los cris- te. Pero si desperdiciamos el mila- y luego debemos estar abiertos a mony, in fear instead of love, we to share that love with others. Love tianos han estado celebrando esta gro de un dios que amo al mundo compartir ese amor con otros. El are wasting the miracle. must be given away, if it is to be fiesta preciosa por siglos, y para dar suficiente para vivir en medio de amor debe ser dado, si se conserva. It is easy to reduce Christmas and kept. Love must be lavished on oth- vida a nuestra celebración, tenemos las cosas ordinarias de cada día con El amor debe ser derramado en the one whose birth we celebrate – ers just as it was lavished on the música especial, ponemos arboles, gente como tu y yo, entonces esta- otros como fue derramado en el the infant in the manger – to an in- world on that first Christmas, the adornamos nuestras casas con de- mos pasando por alto lo que se sig- mundo la primera Navidad, el mi- tellectual system, to just a creed to amazing miracle of God’s great love coraciones y luces, y damos rega- nifica el misterio de la Navidad. Si lagro maravilloso del gran amor de follow, or even to an event that we for us. los materiales. Pero puede pasar en pensamos que el milagro es sola- dios para nosotros. might try to prove logically. But if Let us open our hearts to not medio de nuestras celebraciones mente de ritual, o reglas, y perde- Dejenos abrir nuestros corazo- we waste the miracle of a God who only believe in this miracle, but to materiales que no dejamos que el mos la persona, el infante acostado nes a no solamente creer en este loved the world enough to get all receive it, to give it away, and for milagro de la Navidad invada cada en el pesebre, que esta al corazón milagro, pero a recibirlo, darlo, y mixed up in the everydayness of goodness sakes, let us not waste it. día de nuestras vidas. Si no captu- de lo que significa la Navidad, en- por favor, no desperdiciar lo. Que ordinary people like you and me, A blessed Christmas for all. ramos en nuestros corazones lo que tonces podemos desperdiciar el tengan una Navidad llena de ben- then we are overlooking what the significa este misterio, entonces es milagro de dios – entre nosotros – diciones. mystery of Christmas is all about. Pray fácil desperdiciar el milagro. Emmanuel. If we think that the miracle is only Si todo lo que miramos en el El misterio del milagro de la about ritual, or rules, and miss the tiempo de la Navidad son envoltu- Navidad, la encarnación, no puede CHRISTMAS person, the infant lying in the man- For ras externas de la temporada, pero ser comprendido con nuestras men- ger, who is at the heart of what no dejamos entrar el milagro en tes finitas. Cada día, debemos des- from page two Christmas is all about, then we may nuestras mentes y corazones, enton- cansar en la realidad que mientras decorations and lights, and we give waste the miracle of God-with-us – Peace! ces estamos desperdiciando el mi- no podemos totalmente compren- material gifts. But it can happen in Emmanuel. lagro. Si celebramos y tenemos fies- der las realidades alrededor del mis- the midst of all of our material cel- The mystery of the miracle of EDICTAL tas pero perdimos esa alegría terio, nosotros creemos la verdad ebrations that we don’t let the Christmas, the incarnation, cannot profunda del acontecimiento de la de todo. Con la sabiduría del cora- miracle of Christmas invades every be figured out with our finite minds. SUMMONS Navidad, estamos desperdiciando zón, debemos tratar de vivir su sig- day of our lives. If we do not cap- Each day, we must rest in the real- The Tribunal of the Catholic un milagro. nificación cada día en el espíritu ture in our hearts what this mystery ity that while we cannot ever fully Diocese of San Angelo to La Navidad no se enfoca en un de amor. is all about, then it is easy to waste comprehend the facts surrounding Alejandro Daniel Quezada, día del ano, pero se trata de un esti- Cuando nosotros permitimos el the miracle. the mystery, we believe the truth of whereabouts unknown. lo de vida que debe ser vivido cada misterio del milagro de la Navidad If all we see at Christmas time it all. With the wisdom of the heart, You are hereby summoned to día del ano. El niño Cristo acosta- a impregnar y llenar nuestros cora- are external wrappings of the sea- we must try to live its meaning each appear before the Tribunal of the do en un pesebre nos desafía a vi- zones, nosotros sabemos que somos son, but don’t let the miracle into day in the spirit of love. Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, vir su evangelio cada día del ano. servidores del milagro. Esto quiere our minds and hearts, then we are When we allow the mystery of at 804 Ford Street, San Angelo, Cuando hacemos esto, entonces es decir que nosotros encontramos, en wasting the miracle. If we attend the miracle of Christmas to perme- Texas 76905, on or before, cuando mantenemos vivo el mila- el niño acostado en el pesebre, la parties and festivities but miss that ate and fill our hearts, we know that December 24, 2002, to answer to gro de la Navidad. Las buenas nue- razón por la temporada, el que es deep inner joy of the whole Christ- we are in fact a steward then of the the Petition of Zulma Ramirez vas de la Navidad deben ser vivi- nuestro dios eterno, el que pasto- mas event, we are wasting the miracle. This means that we find, Sotelo, now introduced before the das en nuestro trabajo, en nuestras rea nuestra vida, el que sostiene el miracle. in the child lying in the manger, Diocesan Tribunal in an action familias, nuestras amistades, cada mundo entero, incluyendo nuestro Christmas is not so much about the reason for the season, the one styled, “Zulma Ramirez Sotelo vs. día. mundo, en sus manos. Cada día one day out of the year, as it is about who is our eternal God, the one who Alejandro Daniel Quezada, El milagro de la Navidad es del nuestro dios amoroso nos da liber- a lifestyle that should be lived ev- shepherds our life, the one who Petition for Declaration of inmenso amor de dios para noso- tad por las elecciones que hacemos ery day of the year. The Christ child holds the entire world, including Invalidity of Marriage,” said tros, naciendo como nosotros, y de a desperdiciar el milagro de la Na- lying in the manger challenges us our world, in his hands. Each day Petition being identified as jesús viviendo su vida por noso- vidad o a dejar que nos transforme to live his Gospel every day of the our loving God gives us freedom SOTELO - QUEZADA, Protocol tros, y dando su vida en muerte para de adentro para afuera. year. When we do this, then we keep by the choices we make to either No.: SO 02/74, on the Tribunal perdonar nuestros pecados, y para Si dejamos que el milagro de la the miracle of Christmas alive. The waste the miracle of Christmas or Docket of the Diocese of San darnos nueva vida en su resurrec- Navidad verdaderamente entre good news of Christmas is to be to let it transform us from the in- Angelo. ción. El nos invita a vivir como el nuestros corazones, entonces so- lived out in our work, in our fami- side out. You may communicate with the vivió. Si solamente damos jarabe mos movidos a llevar a cabo actos lies, our friendship, every single If we let the miracle of Christ- Tribunal in person or in writing. de pico al perdón, a la misericor- de amor y amabilidad. En fin, el day. mas truly enter our hearts, then we Failure to communicate within dia, y a la gracia que son ofrecidos milagro de la Navidad se trata del The miracle of Christmas is all are moved to perform acts of love the prescribed period of time will en el milagro de la Navidad, y no amor. Es totalmente cosa del incon- about God’s immense love for us, and kindness. In the end, the be considered your consent for the aceptamos el milagro para nosotros dicional amor perfecto de un dios being born like one of us, and about miracle of Christmas is all about Tribunal to continue its proceed- mismos o extenderlo a otros, esta- quien es nuestro padre, y que nos Jesus living his life for us, and giv- love. It is all about the uncondi- ings in the above-named case. mos desperdiciando el milagro de dio el don mas maravilloso de dios ing his life in death to take away tional, perfect love of a God who is Given at the Tribunal of the la Navidad. Si eligimos vivir en en su propio hijo, Jesucristo. Y Je- our sins, and giving us new life in our father, and who gave us God’s Diocese of San Angelo on the 19th conflicto en vez de paz, discordia sús nos amo tanto que el se hizo his resurrection. Jesus invites us to most wonderful gift in his own son, day of November 2002. en vez de armonía, en miedo en vez uno de nosotros, y empezó su vida live as he lived. If we give only lip Jesus Christ. And Jesus loved us so Rev. Tom Barley, J.C.L., Judge de amor, estamos perdiendo el mi- en esa primera Navidad como un service to forgiveness, mercy, and much that he became one of us, and

DECEMBER 2002 PAGE 9 YOUTH Share Your Gifts – Light Up The World Region X Catholic Youth Conference by S. Hilda Marotta Two hundred sixty participants were from the Diocese of San Angelo. Included during the conference weekend was the 2002 Region X Congress “How Will Your Gifts Change the World?” It was an opportu- nity to assist young people in recognizing their baptismal call to holi- ness and service. Youth participating in the Congress included: Daniel Cervantez, St. Stephen - Midland; Doreen Aguirre, St. Isidore, Lenorah; and Morgan Gist, Polly Hyde, St. Ann Midland. Adults participants in- cluded Joe Valles, St. Ann - Midland; Fr. Tom Barley, Vocation Director and Bishop Michael Pfeifer. Youth were also given the opportunity to share their gifts by reaching out to the community. Several youth and adults spent Saturday at the Salvation Army interacting with children, families, and the elderly and assisting with meals, playing games and preparing Christmas packages for children and families. Matthew Jost from St. Boniface, Olfen said, “I Participants from St. Paschal, Sterling City. Missing from photo: Sr. learned that we are supposed to share our talents and gifts the Lord has Mary Kay Bailey, OP. (Photo by Sr. Hilda Marotta.) given us. God gave us these gifts and talents to share with other people. God has not given us gifts to hide them, but to share and light up the (Right) Bus departure from world.” Pastoral Center. Bishop Pfeifer imparts a blessing to all participants. (Photo by Peter Micale.) YOUTH faith brought to bear in these ques- tian realizes that when bad stuff tions. However, he was concerned happens I am not by myself. It is from page six about the formation being given one of the highest powers God “You need to be Christ’s light through the media. “It seeps into gives us.” shining in this world. God needs our lives with regularity. We absorb The second, according to Patin, you to bring light to your school, that culture and it affects how we is the Spirit of God, and lastly, gifts parish and home. No matter what act.” and talents. “All are different,” said happens we know Jesus is with us. Bishop Tamayo offered his opin- the youth minister. “Share your We have been given all we need in ions too. “You are the church of gifts, your unique talents. You need the Body of Christ. God calls you today. You are the church in a dif- to start owning them.” to use your gifts now. He does not ferent way. We need to hear from He offered this action plan to the want you to wait. He wants you to you so there is always room for teens, which he called G-O-D. Teens exchanged messages on the backs of their “T” shirts. do all of that now. Bring your light you.” His concerns also encom- “What are you good at? Offer it to into the darkness,” she said. passed the secular press as well as Jesus, and do something about it,” Among the workshop options negative peer pressure. Patin shouted in a Cajun yell. offered at the conference was a ques- Questions from the group of After dinner and free time on the tion and answer session with the about 35 teens concerned depic- Riverwalk, evening social activi- bishops. Moderated by Deacon Pat tions of God in the New and Old ties provided choices ranging from Rodgers, director of communica- Testaments, why we pray to saints, a talent show to a dance to games tions for the archdiocese, panelists names for confirmation, science to movies. included Auxiliary Bishop Patrick versus religion, purgatory, favorite The closing Mass on Sunday Zurek, Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Bible verses and suffering. morning was celebrated by Bishop Galante of Dallas, and Bishop In the afternoon keynote presen- Zurek, and music ministry through- James Tamayo of Laredo. tation, Mike Patin, director of youth out the conference was performed The deacon began by asking the ministry for the Archdiocese of New by “Foggy Church Band,” a group bishops what encourages as well as Orleans, focused on three things he of youth from dioceses in Texas, concerns them about youth today. said all youth possess. Oklahoma and Arkansas. Bishop Galante said he was en- The first is will power, or the couraged that they ask serious ques- power to choose. “We give our Director of Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of New Orleans, Mike Patin tions about life and the sense of choices away,” Patin said. “A Chris- speaking to Region X Youth. (Photos by S. Hilda Marotta.)

PAGE 10 DECEMBER 2002 DIOCESE Financial Report Of The Diocese Of San Angelo For The Year Ended June 30, 2002 The Administrative and Program Offices of the December, 2002 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO Dear sisters and brothers in Christ: Statement of Activities For the Year Ended June 30, 2002 I am happy to present to you in an abbreviated form the Dio- Temporarily Permanently cese of San Angelo’s Financial Report for the most recent year Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total ending June 30, 2002 as prepared by our outside auditors, the Revenues, gains and other support: national firm of K.P.M.G. This audit has been carefully studied Contributions $44,720 $387,413 $ 48,682 $ 480,815 Parish assessments (Note 10) 1,811,536 - - 1,811,536 by the Presbyteral Council, the Diocesan Finance Council and Interest and dividends 163,952 24,827 - 188,779 the Diocesan Finance Officer and myself. Grants - 431,500 - 431,500 I want to express my sincere appreciation for your generous Other income and fees 529,766 - - 529,766 financial support upon which our church ministries depend. As Cemetery, net - (60,706) - (60,706) you will readily note in this year’s results, a spirit of hope is quite Amounts released due to satisfaction alive as we continue to reorder our financial affairs. I am pleased of time and purpose restriction 345,511 (345,511) ___-______-___ to report that we are ahead of the recovery schedule which the Total revenues, gains and other support $2,895,485 $ 437,523 $ 48,682 $3,381,690 Diocesan Finance Council and Presbyterial Council recom- mended to me at the time of our loss five years ago. This is due to Expenditures: both your material generosity and your spiritual support. Seminarians education $ 204,110 $ - $ - $ 204,110 Vocations 58,890 - - 58,890 I invite any of you who would like to receive the full audited Clergy medical and retirement 285,837 - - 285,837 financials to contact our Diocesan Finance Officer, Les Maiman, Continuing education of clergy 53,213 - - 53,213 who will be happy to provide a copy to you. Permanent diaconate 88,020 - - 88,020 Your servant in Christ and Mary, Women religious 1,029 - - 1,029 Most Reverend Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI Christ the King Retreat Center 355,354 - - 355,354 Bishop of San Angelo Religious Education and Formation 262,216 - - 262,216 Communications and paper 106,464 - - 106,464 Contributions and assessments 120,823 - - 120,823 The Administrative and Program Offices of the Tribunal 78,027 - - 78,027 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO University Apostolate 92,592 - - 92,592 Statement of Financial Position LIMEX 18,246 - - 18,246 June 30, 2002 and 2001 Liturgy office 10,965 - - 10,965 Superintendent of schools 10,725 - - 10,725 Assets 2002 2001 Prison ministry 4,162 - - 4,162 Current assets: Administrative office 721,695 - - 721,695 Cash $8,745,378 $7,842,657 Bishop’s residence 29,539 - - 29,539 Certificates of deposit - 19,446 Capital renewal and replacement 12,129 - - 12,129 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of Interest 163,810 - - 163,810 $51,528 in 2002 and $34,645 in 2001 Other 45,044 ___-______-___ 45,044 (note 4) 529,195 441,094 Total expenses $2,722,890 ___-______-___ $2,722,890 Grants receivable 180,000 150,000 Parish notes receivable (note 3) 124,473 253,646 Change in net assets $ 172,595 $437,523 $ 48,682 658,800 Prepaid assets 795 9,099 Net assets at beginning of year 2,526,700 837,156 1,102,368 4,466,224 Total current assets $9,579,841 $8,715,942 Net assets at end of year $ 2,699,295 $ 1,274,659 $1,151,050 $5,125,024 Long term parish notes receivable (note 3) 663,359 632,009 See accompanying notes to financial statements. Property and equipment, net (note 5) 2,638,401 2,609,091 Intangible asset (note 8) 941,149 527,358 Archbishop Curley Total assets $13,822,750 $12,484,400 Diocese Thanked – Notre Dame HS Archbishop Curley – Notre Dame Liabilities and Net Assets High School in Miami, Florida is Liabilities: for Peter’s Pense searching for our faculty, staff and Accounts payable (notes 7, 8, 12) $983,396 $606,501 by A. Card. Lodauo, Vatican Secretary of State. alumni. We are preparing to Collections 9,699 12,357 Dear Bishop Pfeifer, I am writing on behalf of the Holy Father to celebrate 50 years of catholic Parish savings deposits (note 6) 7,704,631 7,399,318 thank you for the offering of $35,731.65 forwarded to the Apostolic education, to that end we are on Total liabilities $8,697,726 $8,018,176 Nunciature as the Peter’s Pence contribution for the year 2002 from the a quest to locate all our past Diocese of San Angelo. Net assets: (notes 2 and 9) students and staff. If this search Unrestricted 2,699,295 2,526,700 His Holiness is deeply grateful to you and your people for assisting finds you please contact Beth Temporarily restricted 1,274,659 837,156 him in meeting the demands of his apostolic ministry. He is indeed Love at the ACND Alumni Permanently restricted 1,151,050 1,102,368 appreciative of the effort and sacrifice which this collection involved. Department at 305-751- Total net assets 5,125,024 4,466,224 Invoking the joy and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ upon you and the 8367, ext. 22, by email clergy, religious and laity, His Holiness cordially imparts his Apostolic Total liabilities and net assets $13,822,750 $12,484,400 [email protected] or by Blessing. mail at 4949 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, See accompanying notes to financial statements. With prayerful good wishes, I remain sincerely yours in Christ. FL 33137.

DECEMBER 2002 PAGE 11 DIOCESE Mt. Carmel Hermitage Aggregated to Carmelite Order by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI by Fr. Fabian Maria, O. Carm. Dear Father Josef, I sincerely thank you for your November 9, 2002 was a very important day in letter of November 12, 2002, and for the enclosed the history of Mount Carmel Hermitage. On that Rescript from the Congregation for the Institutes of day, the congregation for religious issued a rescript Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, aggregating the Hermits of Our Lady of Mount which indicate that approval has been given to move Carmel of Christoval, Texas into the Carmelite Or- the Hermits of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount der. This is the culmination of twelve years of prepa- Carmel, of Christoval, Texas, from jurisdiction of the ration and building up of the physical and spiritual diocesan bishop, of the Diocese of San Angelo, to that aspects of the community for an ever greater of the Carmelite Order. The Decree is dated November Carmelite identity, which was the goal to be attained 9, 2002. since the Hermitage was established on July 1, 1991. I am sending a copy of this letter with the Rescript Aggregation to the Carmelite Order means that the to Father Fabian Rosette and his community, so that Hermits until now have been under the jurisdiction they will know that they have been aggregated pleno of the Diocesan Bishop, the Most Reverend Michael iure to the Order of Carmelites. D. Pfeifer, OMI, and from this date on will be under As the Hermits of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount the jurisdiction of the Very Reverend Joseph Carmel make this move my wish is that they would Chalmers O. Cann., Prior General of the Carmelite totally enter into the charism of the beautiful Order of Order. Carmelites, and continue to pray for me and our The Hermits will continue to offer their life of see “AGGREGATED” page four see “CARMELITE” page eight

(Above) The Hermits of Mt. Carmel Hermitage observe the First Sunday of Advent in a wreath lighting ceremony in the sanctuary of the Hermitage church.

(Left) The First Sunday of Advent marks the annual Pilgrimage to Mt. Carmel Hermitage for the Knights of Columbus. Shown are the Hermits of Mt. Carmel Hermitage and the Knights of Columbus of Fr. Serran R. Braun Fourth Degree assembly participating in this year’s Pilgrimage. (Photos by Stephen Talley.) “Gracias” For Honduras Collection by Msgr. Larry J. Droll brothers and sisters in prayer in your tees. Parishes or schools interested The special collection for the liturgies and personal prayer time. in establishing a relationship are Diocese of San Pedro Sula was held As Pope John Paul II reminded us, urged to contact the Chancellor of November 2 and 3 in the parishes we are one Church in the Americas. the Diocese of San Angelo for more and missions of the Diocese of San Another way we can become information. Angelo. Although the results are more united is to learn more about not in yet, it is time to say “Gracias” Honduras and the Diocese of San for the generosity of each contribu- Pedro Sula. There is a lot of infor- tor and to all who facilitated the mation in your library or on the collection. Internet. If you read Spanish, there Two young people, Henry Ayala and Mayra Cabrera of San Pedro Sula, The Dioceses of San Pedro Sula are some newspapers from Hondu- Honduras, were assisted by the in Honduras and San Angelo in ras on the Internet. Diocese of San Angelo to attend World Texas entered into a partnership last The two dioceses are trying to Youth Day in Toronto. They are pictured year. We pledged to pray for one establish parish to parish and with Padre Jose Canales, pastor of Our another; and so I want to enlist your school to school partnering, Lady of Suyapa Parish. (Photo by S. participation by remembering our through their Solidarity Commit- Hilda Marotta.)

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