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ATTACK ON SIGN OF PEACE This tranquil image of Pope Francis watching as children release peace doves from his balcony at St Peter’s on Sunday was beamed all over the world, JPII relic but the symbolic moment did not last for long. Shortly after their release, the doves were stolen from attacked by a seagull and a large, black crow. The predators swept down on the doves after they were set free from an open sanctuary window of the Apostolic Palace. The Holy Father prayed on Sun- THIEVES have broken into a day for the start of a ‘construc- tive dialogue’ in Ukraine, sanctuary dedicated to Blessed releasing two white doves to John Paul II and stolen a reli- symbolise the hope for peace. In quary containing his blood. 2012, the doves released by The church of San Pietro della Pope Benedict XVI flew back Ienca lies in an isolated spot in the into the Vatican apartments mountains in central Italy. Over the weekend, thieves broke some protec- tive iron bars and forced their way in I Update on tensions in the through a window. Ukraine, pages 6-7 They left the collection box, but I Cartoonist’s take on took a Crucifix and the priceless ‘angry birds,’ page 9 relic, which contains a piece of gauze once soaked in the blood of the late Pope—one of only three such relics in the world. Members of the local cultural association supporting the chapel are distraught. ‘Catholic vote’ exists in Scotland “We are very displeased by the theft,” Franca Corrieri, a member of the association, said. “We have no I idea of who could have done it. The Independent report: Scottish Catholics more likely to vote Labour than any religious group police are carrying out a search. “This is an area that John Paul II vis- By Ian Dunn high of 28.7 per cent in the 2010 election.” cent now,” he said. “You could say that one thing that ited often, with his secretary and not The report also finds that, though Protestants in Eng- has shifted for Labour in that time is the perception they too many bodyguards. We feel very A NEW report has found strong evidence that land tend to be more likely than average to vote Con- are less concerned with solidarity for the poor, and you connected to him. After his death, his Catholics in Scotland vote with remarkable con- servative, there is a much higher chance of Scottish also have the rise of the SNP as well.” secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, sistency, proving the existence of a ‘Catholic Catholics voting for Labour than there is of any other Mr Deighan said there had clearly been a concerted came and told us that he wanted this vote’ here. person of any religious persuasion voting for any other effort by the SNP to woo Catholic voters, pinpointing church to become a sanctuary.” The London-based think-tank Theos published the party, and that effect persists to this day. Even with the Alex Salmond’s Cardinal Winning Lecture when he The ornate gold object contains a report Voting and Values in Britain: Does Religion existence of four party politics in Scotland, the report spoke ‘more supportively about Catholic schools fragment of material, stained with Count? this week and it revealed Scottish Catholics says ‘all groups are less likely to have voted Labour than we had ever heard from a politician.’ blood, which was purportedly taken were more likely to vote Labour than any other reli- compared to Catholics in 2010, while the latter are less Mr Deighan did warn, however, that such shifts in from the clothing worn by John Paul gious group in the country, as seen in voting patterns likely to have voted either Conservative (compared to religious voting seemed to lag a little behind, and cur- II after he was shot during the failed in the 2010 UK General Election. Church of Scotland/Presbyterian) or Liberal Democrat rent Scottish Government policies such as same-sex attempt on his life in St Peter’s (compared to those with no religion).’ ‘marriage’ may, in the long term, have more impact Square in 1981. It was donated to the Voting patterns than politicians realise. church in May 2011 by Stanislaw The report, which analysed data from the past 50 Evidence Dziwisz, a Polish cardinal. years from the British Election Survey and the British John Deighan, the parliamentary officer for the Scot- Political landscape The reliquary is one of just a handful Social Attitudes survey, discovered that even this tish Bishops, said the findings were fascinating, and Politicians of all parties in Scotland are likely to in the world that contains the blood of high level of support represented a tailing off from proved that a ‘Catholic vote’ did exist in Scotland. study the findings of the report closely ahead of the the Polish Pope, who died in 2005 and the height of support from Scottish Catholics for the “I think there are certainly several intersecting rea- independence referendum later this year. was succeeded by Pope Benedict XVI. Labour Party. In the 1997 UK General Election sons why there seems to be a particularly strong alle- Nick Spencer, Theos’s research director and co- The theft of the reliquary comes as nearly 80 per cent of Scottish Catholics voted giance to the Labour Party among Scottish Catholics author of the report, believes the report has serious the Vatican prepares to Canonise Labour, a figure that dropped to 65 per cent by the but a really big part of it is the idea that that party is the lessons for politicians. John Paul II, along with another for- 2010 election. Even this later figure was still double one which is most in solidarity with the poor,” he said. “It does show that there are clear and significant mer Pope, John XXIII, at a ceremony the level of support for the Labour Party among Eng- “And, of course, many people are very reluctant to alignments between various religious and political on April 27. lish Catholics. change their party once they first vote for them.” camps, of which politicians should be aware,” he “There is a clear geographical division in the lev- Mr Deighan also noted that, while the figures said. “At a time when mass party membership, polit- els of support for Labour amongst Catholics residing showed a very strong level of support among Scottish ical ideology and party tribalism are at a low ebb, we in Scotland and England,” the report says. “The dif- Catholics for the Labour Party, it has dropped signif- should pay attention to the big political values that ference on each occasion shows much higher levels icantly over the past 15 years. shape our voting behaviour.” of Catholic support for Labour in Scotland, ranging “One of the things I find interesting is the cultural shift from a low of 19.8 per cent in the 2001 election to a of support at 80 per cent for Labour in 1997, to 65 per I [email protected]
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1 Club, 7pm, St Michael’s I First Saturday Devotion to Church Hall, Parkhead, Glas- Our Lady of Fatima, 9.30am, gow. This month’s film is On a St Mary’s Cathedral, Edin- Clear Day (Cert:12A.) New burgh. members welcome with no commitment to come to every SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 screening. Admission is free I Paisley Pro-life Group with tea and coffee served. meeting, 7pm, St Mirin’s I Aberdeen Newman Associa- parish hall, Paisley. Aidan tion meeting, 7.30pm, Cook of Care Not Killing is Bishop’s House, Aberdeen. A the guest speaker and he will talk will be given by Fr Stuart speak on ‘The Pressures for Chalmers on ‘The Connecting Euthanasia in Scotland and Principle: Conscience, Cre- around the World.’All wel- ation and Newman. come to attend. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7 TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4 I Monthly hour for mums and I Concert, St Mary’s Cathe- mums-to-be, 7.30pm, Mis- dral, Edinburgh. Jeremy sionaries of Charity, Braid- Filsell, the internationally croft Road, Pollok, Glasgow. Clergy, choir and laity renowned virtuoso on organ The event begins at 7.30pm and piano, and Artist-in-Resi- and takes place on the first dence at Washington National Friday of each month in fine voice for the Cathedral, will perform a piano solo in Rachmaninov’s FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7-SUNDAY 2nd Concerto (in the transcrip- FEBRUARY 9 annual Celtic Mass tion for piano and organ, with I Eucharistic Weekend at the cathedral organist Simon Craig Lodge House of Prayer, Nieminski as ‘the orchestra.) Dalmally. Pope Francis has By Martin Dunlop a number of musicians and Jeremy will also be playing said: “Jesus gives Himself to singers, including members of Bach, Rachmaninov and us in the Eucharist, shares our GLASGOW’S annual Mass Glasgow’s St Mungo Singers, Dupre on the cathedral organ. journey and, in fact, makes of Celtic Roots was cele- led by Mgr Gerry Fitpatrick, Begins at 7.30pm, admission Himself the food that sustains brated at the city’s St Aloy- and members of St Mungo’s, is free with retiring collection our lives.” On this note, the sius’ Church, Garnethill, on Alloa group. taking place. Craig Lodge community Sunday. Speaking after the Mass, Mgr invites you to join the team for Clergy from Glasgow, St Fitzpatrick spoke of his delight THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6 a weekend of Adoration of the Andrew’s and Edinburgh and in taking part, once again, at the I Scottish Mental Health First Eucharist. The weekend will Dunkeld joined churchgoers, annual celebration. “This is a Aid Course, Ogilvie Centre, St include an opportunity for religious, lay Faithful and visi- Mass we really enjoy each year, Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen. confession and a healing serv- tors to the city for the Mass, with this year’s celebration The two-day course will also ice. For further information or which is celebrated each year in being one of the best yet,” he take place on Thursday Febru- to book a place on the retreat, conjunction with Glasgow’s said. ary 13. The cost is £30 per del- telephone: 01838 200216. Celtic Connections Festival. Members of lay Faithful egate for two days training. To The main celebrant was Fr organisations, including a book a place, contact Emma SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8 James Lawlor and Canon Peter strong representation of Catholics—it was decided more tival,” Mgr Fitzpatrick said. Cameron at: e.cameron@scot- I Nite Fever event, an McBride gave the homily. Knights of St Columba, joined than a decade ago to celebrate a “The clergy and community at tishmarriagecare.org. evening of Adoration, music As ever, representatives of the many clergy and religious at Mass to mark the occasion, and St Aloysius’, Garnethill, have I Archdiocese of Glasgow and prayer, 7pm-10.30pm, St the Irish Gaelic and Scottish the celebration. to provide an opportiunity for always been so welcoming, and Arts Project Film and Faith Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. Gaelic communities were in With Glasgow’s Celtic Con- visitors to worship together. representation from the Irish attendance for the Mass. nections Festival attracting so “The Mass is well supported Gaelic and Scots Gaelic com- E-mail [email protected] The music Liturgy of the many visitors to the city— both by fellow citizens and by munities has been consistent.” Mass was greatly enhanced by including many Christians and visitors to Glasgow for the fes- PICS: PAUL McSHERRY Depute heads shine a light on Faith
DEPUTE headteachers from The conference provided lenging questions to each of the Catholic schools across Scot- some ideal preparation for next depute headteachers, asking land gathered for their annual month’s Catholic Education them to ensure that, even in the conference at the Conforti Week, which has the same midst of their busy school Institute, Coatbridge last theme. schedules, their personal faith Friday. Maureen McKenna, execu- shines through all their work Participants discussed how tive schools’ director for Glas- with pupils, colleagues and par- they are ‘Shining the Light of gow City Council, encouraged ents. Faith’ through the work they do participants to be clear about In the afternoon session, Mgr with young people in schools. the values that Catholic schools Michael Regan, administrator of promote and to support col- St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, leagues in delivering these val- spoke about how teachers are Rosin Rea, Rosie Martin, Maureen ues for all young people. supported in their work by McKenna,Wanda MacMillan, John Michael McGrath, director of Church teaching. The confer- Reilly and Michael McGrath the Scottish Catholic Education ence concluded with the celebra- PIC: TOM EADIE Service, addressed some chal- tion of Mass.
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ARCHBISHOP Philip Tart- tion will enhance our efforts toF- ers and parish catechists. schools, This is Our Faith’which ( u s u a l l y Since at the moment we have 90 aglia of Glasgow has decreed transmit the Faith to our children “I felt too that Confirmation ‘allows for children to receive m i d - plus parishes, I certainly will not that all Catholic children in and young people, and to evange- will mean more to children who the Sacrament of Confirmation June),” the be able to do them all, and parish the archdiocese will be con- lise families, parishes and school are a little older. And I imagine at P7, P6 and P4, with age- archbishop priests will obviously be dele- firmed at ‘around age 11’ communities.’ that most people would agree appropriate learning.’ explained. gated to celebrate Masses of when they are ‘in primary 7, “This decision was motivated that it will be spiritually more In practical terms, this means “Since the Confirmation, as they are now their final year of primary principally by pastoral concerns,” satisfying to celebrate Confir- the next season the Confirma- bishop is for the Rite of Confirmation.” school.’ the archbishop (right) said. mation at Mass when the newly- tion of Baptised children will the ordi- The timings of First Confes- Prior to this announcement, “It seemed sensible to pro- confirmed children can receive take place in Glasgow Archdio- nary min- sion at primary 3 and of First children in Glasgow were in pri- long the period of Sacramental Our Lord in Holy Communion cese will be in the final term of ister of Holy Communion at primary 4 mary 4 prior to their First Com- initiation of Baptised children to as the centre and high-point of school year 2017-18 Confirma- remain unchanged under the munion. Archbishop Tartaglia give parents a longer time to their sacramental life.” “I would envisage that the tion (and new plans. said that, ‘having consulted many accompany their children The Archbishop said the Mass of Confirmation will be since I people, priests, parents and teach- through the reception of the change should cause little dis- celebrated each year in P7 in the love doing Confirmations!), I I Strong in Faith: Young ers,’ he was confident ‘that this Sacraments and to make the best ruption thanks to the ‘new RE time from Easter until around will celebrate as many of these Catholics debate the age of new arrangement for Confirma- of the efforts of Catholic teach- Syllabus for our Catholic the Feast of the Sacred Heart Confirmation Masses as I can. Confirmation, page 14
Informal talks are going well on Scottish minister visits SCIAF in Zambia Jewish/Catholic shared school
PLANS for Scotland’s first- responded positively to East Ren- By Ian Dunn land and Zambia but believed more ever joint faith school cam- frewshire Council’s informal progress could be made. pus for Catholic and Jewish consultation. SCOTTISH Minister Humza Yousaf “I’ve seen first-hand the life-changing pupils have taken a step “The parent councils of St visited a Scottish Government funded results we are achieving through partner- closer to becoming reality. Cadoc’s Primary and St Ninian’s SCIAF project in Zambia on Monday ship working between Scotland and Zam- East Renfrewshire Council last High School have been involved and pledged to keep building links bia—whether that’s in education, week announced that, following in the talks and they have between the two countries. renewable energy, economic development ‘very positive talks’with leaders responded positively,” Fr Boyle Mr Yousaf, the Scottish Government’s or climate change,” he said. “Our nations of both faiths involved, a formal said. “A meeting was also held at External Affairs and International Devel- have much to learn from each other. This consultation will start in spring, St Cadoc’s Church, and, again, opment Minister, visited the Scottish visit has made clear to me that not only do with a view to the new school the reaction to the proposals was Catholic International Aid Fund’s Kulima we have a shared past, we also have an being built in the town of Newton positive.” Programme in Lusaka, Zambia this week. important shared future.” Mearns. The new £13.6 million Paul O’Kane, vice-convener The programme is working through the Stephen Martin, SCIAF’s programme campus would replace East Ren- for education and equalities at local Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre officer with responsibility for the Kulima frewshire’s existing Jewish pri- East Renfrewshire Council, said (KATC) to help 1350 small-holder farm- programme, said the charity’s work there mary, Calderwood Lodge, and it is ‘hugely encouraging’ that ers improve food production, and the was vital. provide a new, additional Catholic Catholic and Jewish communi- amount of food they produce for their “Over 80 per cent of rural households in primary to serve the Catholic ties have responded to the joint family, by using organic methods. Zambia live in poverty and experience community in Newton Mearns campus proposals with enthusi- He met farmers using the new methods hunger on a daily basis,” he said. alongside St Cadoc’s Primary asm.“There is a pressing need for on visits to their farms as well as the proj- “SCIAF’s work with the Scottish Govern- School. East Renfrewshire Coun- additional school places for chil- ect managers. The visit comes at the end ment and other partners is doing this by cil has highlighted that there is a dren of Catholic Faith, and our of a week-long visit to Malawi and Zam- training local farmers in low-cost sustain- need for an additional Catholic Jewish school community has bia, in which Mr Yousaf welcomed the better and helping people to help them- able practices, such as organic composting primary school in Newton long expressed the desire to relo- arrival of the Commonwealth Games selves. It’s a great example of the sort of and crop diversity, which reintroduces Mearns, while members of the cate to East Renfrewshire, where Queen’s Baton, Government Ministers project the Scottish Government is proud valuable nutrients back into the soil to help Calderwood Lodge community most of our Calderwood Lodge and visited Scottish Government funded to support, and of the strong links which improve harvests. It’s great for Scotland’s have long expressed a keenness to pupils live,” he said. “I look for- development projects in both countries. already exist between Scotland and Zam- Minister for International Development move from their current site in ward to hearing more positive “Visiting farms involved with the bia.” and External Affairs to be able to see the Newlands, Glasgow, to East Ren- and encouraging views from Kulima programme and talking to farmers The Scottish Government has awarded Kulima Programme in action and how frewshire, where the majority of everyone involved as we move made it clear what a different the pro- SCIAF a total of £2.7 million from the Scottish money is changing lives and the school’s pupils live. ahead in the process.” gramme is already making since we first International Development Fund to deliver reducing poverty here.” Fr Thomas Boyle, Paisley Dio- Calderwood Lodge pupils partnered with SCIAF and KATC in two projects in Zambia aimed at helping cese’s representative on East attending the new shared-campus 2008,” Mr Yousaf (above right) said. “The farmers increase food production between I [email protected] Renfrewshire Council’s educa- school would continue to transfer project aims to increase yields so farmers 2008 and 2015. The minister said he I http://www.sciaf.org.uk/ tion committee, said that the to Mearns Castle High, and the have enough to feed themselves and their believed his visit had ‘cemented the strong I In next week’s SCO, Humza Yousaf’s Catholic Church, parents of new Catholic primary would be families, changing people’s lives for the and important relationship’ between Scot- first hand account of his trip. pupils from the affected schools associated with St Ninian’s High and church parishioners have School, Giffnock.
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By Martin Dunlop
WITH only six months to go until the start of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glas- gow, how can you and your church help this great spectacle? For two weeks in July and August, some of the Commonwealth’s finest athletes, including the fastest man in the world, Jamaican Usain Bolt, will compete in what is likely to be one of the greatest sporting events to have ever taken place on these shores. For church communities, the possibilities of participating in the games—though, sadly, not on the track and field!—are endless. To aid such participation, the More Than Gold charity hopes to help church communities the length and breadth of Scotland make the most of Glasgow 2014. Seminary comes to secondary To mark the beginning of the six-month count- down to the games’opening ceremony More Than By Martin Dunlop parish experience since work- God and of the differences Gold—which was founded at the 1996 Olympic ing with schools and young between Catholicism and other Games in Atlanta, US—hosted a Get Set event in PUPILS from John Ogilvie people is central to the ministry religions. “I liked the fact that Glasgow last Thursday, inviting church communi- High School, Hamilton, of any diocesan priest,” Fr they didn’t stress that ‘we are ties and partners of the charity, including Glasgow gained an interesting insight Lamb said. right and other religions are Archdiocese, to come together and learn more into life as a seminarian An important part of the wrong’ but rather that it is what about what they can do before, during and after the when the school recently week involved discussions with is in a person’s heart which 2014 Commonwealth Games. hosted five trainee priests groups of school students, matters—love of God is what Matt Oliver, chief executive of More Than Gold, for a week-long stay. many of who were very inter- matters, first and foremost, I explained that there are three key areas in which John Paul McShane, Kieran ested and impressed by the liked that,” he said. churches can positively influence the games: hos- Hamilton, James Travers, Sean conversations they had. John Reflecting on the very mem- pitality, service and mission. “This is a terrific Whylie and Bruce McPhail— O’Donnell, an S3 pupil, said he orable school week, Eddie opportunity for churches in Scotland to make a dif- who are all studying for the was ‘surprised by the descrip- Morrison, John Ogilvie head- ference,” Mr Oliver said. “There are great move- priesthood at Oscott College, tions of how ‘normal’ the semi- teacher, said it was ‘a privilege ments of God’s people at these events. They Birmingham—spent a week at narians’ lives are. to have the five seminarians’ provide an opportunity to appropriately proclaim John Ogilvie High School ear- “They appear to still be part of based at the school. the Gospel in a relevant and simple way.” lier this month, a visit that was normal society with interests and “I think the fact that they In preparation for, during and after the 2014 help with during the games. facilitated by Fr Brian Lamb, hobbies that anyone might were five quite different per- Games, churches and churchgoers can be hosts The key focus, however, will be on human parish priest at St Joseph’s have,” he said. “I suppose I sonalities and at different for athletes and their families. They can also pro- trafficking. As the More Than Gold team high- Church in nearby Blantyre. always thought that the priest- stages in their vocation also vide chaplaincy services, sports mission pro- lights: major sporting events have created an As part of their study pro- hood meant the end to a ‘normal’ helped the pupils to see differ- grammes and perform simple acts, such as increased risk of women, men and children being gramme, the seminarians have life but it’s not like that. They ent aspects of the journey to praying with the many athletes and visitors to the exploited and trafficked to meet the demand for been experiencing life in a commit themselves to God but priesthood,” Mr Morrison said. city, and for the Commonwealth nations. cheap labour and the commercial sex trade. parish situation for the month they still have a life. They had “James is in his fourth year As is highlighted in More Than Gold’s mission, Marie Cooke, a parishioner of St Anne’s of January; involving them- normal dreams and ambitions while Kieran has really only events such as the Commonwealth Games offer the Church, Dennistoun, Glasgow, is one of the selves in different aspects of like everyone else before they begun. The discussions were opportunity for churches ‘to turn strangers into members of More than Gold’s social justice pro- parish life and ministry. Fr received the call from God and lively and varied and I know neighbours again.’ One of the main focuses of gramme team. She highlighted that the Com- Lamb was delighted that the decided that this was what they from speaking to the pupils that More than Gold’s work in Glasgow this summer monwealth Games will see the arrival in school was able to accommo- were meant to do.” they found it a very valuable will be on issues of social justice. The charity’s Glasgow of four Stop the Traffik and UN Gift date the students for the week. Connor Rankin from S4 was experience. Hopefully the sem- social justice team has highlighted homelessness, Boxes, where people can speak in confidence “Their week spent in John interested in the discussions of inarians benefited from the the environment and Fair Trade as areas of concern about the many problems related to human traf- Ogilvie High School has been difficult issues such as death experience, too. They certainly it hopes churches can be prepared for and ready to ficking. The boxes were first used at the 2012 an invaluable part of their and having a relationship with seemed to do so.”
SPOTLIGHT ON Building links with pupils PUPILS from Glasgow’s Our and community events. Most of Lady of the Annunciation Pri- all, the team has as its mission mary School have been helping that playing with architecture an award-winning architect should be fun. prepare for an international Our Lady of the Annuncia- conference. Hanneke Scott has tion pupils got the chance to had the support of primary six be architects for a day by plan- and seven pupils from Our ning and then building their Lady of the Annunciation at own structures. Many of the Glasgow’s Lighthouse venue, decisions they had to make where she is preparing for Cre- corresponded with the deci- ating the Future, an interna- sions architects have to make tional conference that will be on a daily basis regarding Peaceful Bloody Sunday held in Finland in May. design and function. Reflecting Ms Scott and her team spe- on the experience, Anna and march through Glasgow cialise in improving the rela- Frances Rose said: “It was tionship between people and inspiring to learn about their built environment through architecture and the experi- AROUND 300 people com- 1972, had originally wanted to interactive and playful archi- ence we had made us think memorated the events of walk from Glasgow’s west end, tectural workshops, film docu- differently about the buildings Bloody Sunday at an Irish through the city centre, past the mentaries, architectural design around us.” Republican march in Glas- cenotaph (above) and on to gow on Sunday. Glasgow Green, though, to The event passed off peace- allay fears of disorder, the city Medjugorje 2014 fully, though the marchers were council changed the route so EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 faced with a group of around that the marchers took in the June 22nd and September 10th 45 opponents, who launched a eastern periphery of the city Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. £544 excluding insurance counter demonstration as the centre before arriving at Glas- 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. parade made its way through gow Green. Departing from Edinburgh Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. the city. A Police Scotland spokes- contact Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] Organisers of the march, woman said there were no for free monthly posted programme guide and which marked the killings of 14 arrests in relation to Sunday’s Roger Foster visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. civilians by the British Army in march and that the event had 01475 793 987 Northern Ireland on January 30 passed peacefully. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SCHOOLS/LOCAL NEWS 5 Glasgow’s 2014 Games
A toast to St Mary’s parish
By Peter Diamond I think he says something to me about all of the stuff partic- MORE than 100 people ularly politically that I was enjoyed a vibrant evening at brought up to believe in such as St Mary’s church hall in fairness, justice, equality and Irvine on Monday after the about the integrity of people,” 5th annual Burns Supper the priest said. event in the parish quickly “I think growing up in Cum- sold out. nock my own background is Irvine has special ties to very much a socialist back- Robert Burns, given the fact the ground and his philosophy fits poet lived, worked, and received with mine or rather my philoso- his first Communion in the phy very much fits with his.” Church of Scotland in the town. “I have loved poetry all my The Get Set event for the Commonwealth Games held at Ish Lennox, More than Gold’s church engage- The £12 per person ticket paid life because my father used to Glasgow’s St George Tron Church was well attended.The ment coordinator, expressed her hope that Scot- for the four-course meal at the recite poems to us at home so it organisers are looking for parishes to get involved land and the universal churches’ fine traditions parish, served by the parish was a very natural thing my of hospitality will come to the fore as the baton Men’s Group, but it was the after love of poetry and of Burns. London Olympics and Ms Cooke and her team makes the final steps on its journey to Glasgow. dinner entertainment—which “I have progressed widely are seeking volunteers to help staff the boxes dur- “Don’t let the baton travel in the wilderness; has proved to be so popular that beyond Burns but he’s probably ing Glasgow 2014. make sure your lights are on,” she said. there was a waiting list for tick- years ago, so there were mem- my first and earliest poet. The “Please pray for the victims of the terrible ets—that stole the show. The bers of the audience who may poem I read tonight, Tam crime of human trafficking,” Ms Cooke urged. I The 2014 Commonwealth Games will take Men’s Group, which meets with have forgotten his outstanding O’Shanter, I learnedwhen I was “This is an area of great concern and one that I place in Glasgow from July 23-August 3. To find parish priest Fr Willie Boyd character. At the end of the 15- in secondary school and that ask you to keep in your mind and in your prayers out how you and/or your church can assist and once a week, first came up with minute recital, Robert Burns’ was 50 years ago easily. So I before, during and after the Games.” make the most of the 2014 Commonwealth the Burns Supper idea five years longest poem, Fr McGhee have always had a fondness for Forty days before the games’ opening cere- Games, visit More than Gold’s website at: ago. (above) was given a standing Tam O’Shanter and I think mony at Celtic Park, the Queen’s Baton Relay, http://morethangold2014.org.uk/ Monday’s guests were piped ovation from the audience who Burns at his best is just about which is currently touring Commonwealth in to St Mary’s hall by school were blown away by the collo- as good as it gets. Like every nations, will arrive in Glasgow. I [email protected] pupil Scott Figgins and fellow quial performance. poet, he wrote some dross pupil Scott Seaman gave a Speaking after the supper, Fr because you can’t be at that healthy rendition of Address to McGhee gave some insight into level all the time. I think at his a Haggis to get proceedings what Burns means to him. best he is just superb.” underway. Fred Hayter then gave the Selkirk Grace before the meal got underway. Croy assembly on provision for It was then down to Jim But- ler, retired principle art teacher of the former St Andrew’s the future of churches takes place Academy, Saltcoats, to give the Immortal Memory to Robert 9 WHAT can be done to tackle The parish priest also noted Burns at the supper. He gave : < the shortage of priests in our that ‘everyone concerned insisted detail of the poet’s life and < : communities? This was the that his/her response had to be works of his time in the capital = ; ; : main topic for discussion at a more than merely ‘managing of Edinburgh, specifically the >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> special meeting at Holy Cross decline’ but a chance to build on songs the bard wrote. ; ; Church, Croy, last week. our strengths as ‘being Church.” A shining star in the parish, 6<=< 9"#% *-&?"1'1) / Fr Joseph Sullivan, parish “On the one hand, it was firmly and a master of Burns, Bill priest at Holy Cross Church, agreed both that advertising more Nolan then produced the very explained that the meeting was broadly the Mass times around funny Toast to the Lassies, called by his parish pastoral coun- about (and ‘staggering the which had the crowd laughing cil to make every parishioner of Masses’) and that welcoming oth- out loud. His grandson’s pri- Holy Cross Church aware of a ers was important,” Fr Sullivan mary one teacher, Louise question recently posed by Glas- said. “On the other hand, a Mass McGuiness, was left to give gow Archdiocese: “With fewer in a specific church building Response from the Lassies. The !"#$%&'(&$)*)&+*,($ &-.&#$/$ ($ *0' -)*,(!""+$& $#'' priests in the near future, where cussed a questionnaire, which had maintains a good sense both of St Mark’s Primary School 9 : ; and how best can they be been prepared in relation to the parish and of community. Some teacher, who was attending her ; deployed so that the Gospel can future of provision for Catholic of the replies included a request first Burns Supper, confidently 9= < @6AA4-1 0)* continue to be made known and worship in Glasgow. for a greater role for women and put the men in their place with @98749-)*"#% *-&?"1'1) / the whole community served?” “Importantly, there was a lay people in general without rul- a very witty performance. ;; 9 Fr Sullivan (above right) strong sense that vocations to the ing out the Permanent Diaconate The best was saved to last, ; ; explained that the parish council priesthood and religious life had or greater involvement of well- however, when SCO columnist felt it was important that ‘the to be promoted,” Fr Sullivan said. respected men and women.” Fr Eddie McGhee, who was ‘stronger’parishes should take the “It was agreed that this would be Fr Sullivan and his parishioners attending his first Burns Supper lead, rather than simply looking a priority, even to holding an hope that their meeting will in ten years, acted out the ter- #-- '#$1 %#1$-*23#0&&4%&4!5 to the ‘weakest’ to fail.’ annual pilgrimage for vocations encourage many more parishes in rific story of Tam O’Shanter. Fr '. $&()0 #** - $ At last Monday’s meeting, and to Carfin or Schoenstatt and reg- the archdiocese to take the lead McGhee was also making a :1-#-%1#"$&) %)1&-%0 ' after following the archdiocesan ular Devotions (including the when it comes to preparing for return to Irvine, where he first 678679 guidance, the parishioners dis- Holy Rosary) for vocations.” the future. served as a priest more than 30 WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014
By Stephen Reilly
THE HOLYFather has appealed for construc- tive dialogue between the Ukrainian govern- ment and protestors amid worsening violence in the country, which has sparked fears of per- secution of the country’s Catholics. Addressing the crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square for the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis said he is praying for the people of Ukraine, in particular ‘for those who have lost their lives dur- ing the violence of the past days, and for their fam- ilies.’ The Pope said he is praying the parties involved will ‘avoid resorting to violent actions, and that the spirit of peace and the quest for common good may prevail.’ Weeks of protests in Kiev have escalated into violent clashes between police and demonstrators angry that the government didn’t sign a deal to bring it closer to the European Union. On Monday, Ukraine’s justice minister warned anti-government protesters occupying her ministry Second Opus Dei leader on path to sainthood she will call for a state of emergency if they do not leave. Olena Lukash said she would ask the National Security and Defence Council to introduce BISHOP Alvaro del Portillo, chism to children in poor neigh- John Paul II made Opus Dei a the measures. The ministry became the latest gov- the second leader of Opus boUrhoods and distributed personal prelature in 1982, he ernment building to be occupied on Sunday, with Dei, will be Beatified in his donations and food to families named Bishop del Portillo as protesters setting up bags of snow as barricades out- birthplace of Madrid on Sep- in need. He studied to be an head of the unique Church struc- side. Unrest and occupations of municipal buildings tember 27, the Vatican has engineer and received doctor- ture. Consecrated a bishop in are spreading across Ukraine. announced. ates in philosophy, liberal arts December 1990, the future Canada’s ambassador for religious freedom has The current prelate of Opus and Canon law. He joined Opus blessed died in Rome in 1994. warned that the Ukrainian government is persecut- Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, Dei in 1935 and soon became a His remains are presently in the ing Catholics as the political crisis grows there. said the Vatican’s announce- close collaborator of St Jose- crypt of the Opus Dei church St Ambassador Andrew Bennett, who visited Kiev ment of the Beatification cere- maria Escriva, who founded the Mary of Peace in Rome. Civil last weekend, said he’s also upset that new laws Worsening mony was a ‘moment of organisation dedicated to spiri- authorities are considering placing limits on civil rights will disallow churches profound joy.’ He said Bishop tual growth and discipleship whether to transfer his remains to from joining protests against the government in del Portillo ‘loved and served among the Catholic laity. The Rome’s Basilica of Sant’ Euge- Ukraine’s capital city. the Church so much.’ organisation teaches its mem- nio. Mr Bennett said President Viktor Yanukovych’s sation would be delisted as a legitimate religious Cardinal Angelo Amato, pre- bers to use their work and their In July 2013, Pope Francis attempted intimidation of the Ukrainian Greek entity in Ukraine. fect of the Congregation for the ordinary activities as a way to recognised a miracle attributed Catholic Church could be the start of a wider crack- “It should be noted the last time the Ukrainian Causes of Saints, will preside encounter God. to the intercession of Bishop del down on churches in Ukraine as the civil uprising Greek Catholic Church was declared an illegal over the Beatification cere- Bishop del Portillo was Portillo. It involved the August continues. entity in the country was in 1946 I believe under mony, which could draw thou- ordained to the priesthood in 2003 healing of a Chilean new- “That’s certainly the concern,” he said, “The [former Soviet dictator Josef] Stalin,” the Canadian sands of Faithful from around 1944. He helped Opus Dei born boy, who suffered a 30- analogy of the canary in a coal mine is very apt.” ambassador said. “The churches in Ukraine have the world. Related events will expand in 20 countries, including minute period of cardiac arrest Mr Yanukovych has offered opposition leaders a tremendous respect among the people and their also be held in Rome. Italy. He was an active partici- and a major hemorrhage. power-sharing deal in an attempt to appease the pro- legitimacy has been enhanced through all of this … Bishop Alvaro del Portillo pant at the Second Vatican Coun- Although the newborn’s med- testors but violent protests continue. so to have a law that restricts the role of the (above), known as ‘Don cil and was a consultor at the ical team thought he had Mr Bennett said in early January the Ukrainian churches and actually violates their religious free- Alvaro’, was born in Madrid on Congregation for the Doctrine of already died, his parents prayed Greek Catholic Church received a letter from the doms and their ability to pursue legitimate pastoral March 11, 1914, the third of the Faith. He was elected to suc- for healing through the bishop’s Ukrainian Ministry of Culture warning that unless outreach to the people is completely unacceptable.” eight children. As a student, he ceed St. Josemaria Escriva as the intercession. The baby’s heart its bishops and clergy stop joining protestors in the Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the was active in the St Vincent de head of Opus Dei in 1975, after began to beat again, and he streets where they are praying the religious organi- Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, has begged his Paul Society. He taught cate- the founder’s death. When Pope went on to live a normal life.
Pope meets French president SPOTLIGHT ON in spite of church bomb blast
A BOMB explosion outside a makers also voted last week to French church in Rome’s city amend the country’s abortion law, centre hours before Pope Fran- making it easier for a woman to cis was scheduled to meet with terminate a pregnancy. French President Francois A statement from the Vatican Hollande did not alter their press office following the Papal meeting last Friday. audience said the ‘cordial’ talks Police say a small homemade focused on ‘the contribution that bomb exploded outside the church religion makes to the common of Saint-Yves-des-Bretons at good,’ as well as the commitment 1:30am GMT, damaging at least of both France and the Holy See five cars in the blast with no to maintain dialogue and con- immediate reports of casualties. structive cooperation on questions Police said it was not clear if the of common interest. In the context bomb was related to President of the defenCe and promotion of Hollande’s visit or the foundation. human dignity, the two men dis- Security concerns had increased cussed contemporary concerns just before the French leader’s such as the family, bioethical arrival at the Vatican when police issues, the respect for religious received an anonymous phone call communities and the protection of claiming that there was a bomb places of worship. According to hidden beneath a colonnade in St the statement, the Pope and the A baby sleeps next to a woman at a Peter’s Square. The warning president also discussed issues of Catholic church in Malakal, South turned out to be a false alarm. Sev- international concern, including Sudan, on January 21. South Sudan, which became an inde- eral days later the police say they the problems of poverty and pendent state in July 2011 and is have made little progress in iden- development, migration and pro- the world’s newest country, has tifying the culprit. tection of the environment. seen thousandS of refugees flee Reports prior to the event sug- After their meeting, Mr Hol- their home after fighting erupted in gested the meeting between Pope lande gave the Pope a gift—a December. However a ceasefire Francis and President Hollande biography of St Francis of Assisi. negotiated in Addis Adibi last week would be tense given the new “He’s your patron saint too,” appears to be holding plans from the French government the Pope quipped, in reference to to legalise euthanasia. French law- Mr Hollande’s first name. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7 Pope challenges the ‘mafia’ killers of a toddler aged 3
Pope Francis has urged the of operation Tsunami, a crack- killers of a three-year-old down on the mafia trafficking of boy, who was murdered in hallucinogenic drugs. southern Italy as part of an Investigating prosecutor apparent mafia hit, to repent Franco Giacomantonio said: after a crime that he said was “Every line has now been unprecedented. crossed.” The charred body of Nicola “How can anyone kill a 3- Campolongo (right), known as year-old boy in this way?” he ‘Coco,’ was found along with asked. “In many years of work, I that of his grandfather Giuseppe think this will be the most brutal and a young Moroccan woman murder that it has been my duty in a burnt-out car in the town of to investigate.” Cassano Jonio near Cosenza in Last November, a leading Ital- Calabria last week. ian prosecutor warned that Pope Investigators believe the boy’s Francis himself could be targeted 52-year-old grandfather, by the Ndrangheta if he contin- Giuseppe Iannicelli, was the real ued his battle against corruption. target of mafia killers who shot Nicola Gratteri, who has lived all three people in the car in the under police protection for head before apparently torching nearly 25 years, said the Jesuit the vehicle. On the roof of the Pope’s campaign to tackle graft torched car was a single was upsetting powerful crime unmarked 50 cent coin, an appar- was a shock even in a country organisations in Italy. ent symbol from the assassins long accustomed to mafia vio- “Those who have up until now that Mr Iannicelli had not paid lence. profited from the power and his debt. Italian media has reported that wealth deriving from the Church “This violence against such a Mr Iannicelli was linked to drug are now nervous, agitated,” Mr persecution in Ukraine small child seems without prece- trafficking, a speciality of Gratteri, 55, who has spent his dent in the history of crime,” the Ndrangheta, the Calabrian mafia career trying to put Mafiosi Pope said during his weekly that has seized control of much behind bars, said. “The Pope is Angelus address in St Peter's of the trade and which is seen as dismantling centres of economic Pro-European Union protesters pray during a rally on archbishop said. “In view of these exceptional cir- Square last Sunday. “Let us pray one of the world’s most danger- power in the Vatican. I don’t Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine earlier this month. Since then violent clashes have escalated between cumstances, I would like to appeal to all the faith- with Coco, who is certainly with ous criminal organisations. The know if organised crime is in a police and the demonstrators, who seek stronger ties ful of the church, the Ukrainian people, and to all Jesus in heaven and for the peo- grandfather was caring for the position to do something, but with Western Europe.The growing violence has people of good will. In the name of God, stop the ple who carried out this crime, so child because the boy’s father certainly they are thinking about prompted the US Ukrainian Catholic bishops to issue a bloodshed! Violence was never the way to build a that they repent and convert to and mother, Mr Iannicelli’s it. It could be dangerous. If the statement supporting the church in Ukraine ‘in this time free and independent state! Bloodshed will never the Lord.” daughter, are both in jail. They godfathers can trip him up, they of duress’ reconcile hearts or bring a positive outcome. The murder of the 3-year-old were arrested a year ago as part would not hesitate to do so.” “I appeal to the Ukrainian authorities: listen to your people, hear them, do not use violence against them or repressive mechanisms. I appeal to our episcopate and clergy: Especially at a time like this countrymen to pray for peace and unity as political watch over the souls entrusted to you. Reach their unrest continues. hearts and minds with your words of peace. Pro- “With great dismay and sadness we witness the claim the Gospel of Christ’s peace. I call everyone events taking place at the moment in Kyiv,” the to prayer for peace in our country.” SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY SUBSCRIPTION OFFER
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PROGRAMME SESSIONS for themselves.” Balanced diet, balanced lifestyle “Through different things like G Style and fashion: learning the media session, you under- to transmit the right message. stand the meanings of things G Think for yourself and that your actions have con- (philosophy). sequences and that you always G The social me have to look for the greater (volunteering). good for others.” G Design your own space. “They have taught me a lot of new skills that I still remember FEEDBACK FROM SMART and use such as the etiquette ACADEMY REGULARS and table manners. As I am “Allowing us to work in doing acting at college, the groups a lot has helped me in public speaking helped me a lot school when we need to work as I need to speak a lot by in groups. It also is a good way myself so it has helped boost to make new friends and to be my confidence.” able to hear others opinions and talk at the same time.” “SMART has helped me find new skills and understand the “SMART has helped my confi- art of everyday activities in a dence as I know more things deeper way.” about the right choices to make. The philosophy sessions and “Healthy eating and food ses- public speaking ones also sions made me realise that sim- helped me to go for things and ple things can become beautiful find out about stuff.” with a little preparation and that cooking can be fun to those “SMART has helped me grow who thought they hated it.” by becoming more aware of things and others. For example “In particular, I remember the the session confidence and Audrey Hepburn video of how wellbeing has helped me to help people and I really liked become more confident and that. Overall speaking to more made me aware of others confi- people has given me more dence by letting others speak confidence.” Girls get SMART about growing up in Glasgow PETER DIAMOND looks at a clever programme in Glasgow for teenage girls that aims to install a confident, healthy attitude to life through skills workshops, spiritual support and team work
“SMART has helped my confidence tive use of time supports the overall development as I know more things about the right of the young women of Scotland. choices to make.” It focuses on shaping young people to become true leaders in society. They are challenged to set HE testimony, above, of one of the themselves personal goals in order to reach their full teenage girls currently benefiting from potential while growing in understanding and appre- an exciting personal and spiritual devel- ciation of the Christian values. opment programme in Glasgow speaks The spiritual and doctrinal guidance given at volumes on the impact the volunteers Hazelwood Club is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Per- are having on those attending. sonal Prelature of the Catholic Church that helps The SMART Academy is a Glasgow-based people find Holiness in everyday life. Tyouth project at Hazelwood House in the south “These individuals are assailed by pressures on side of the city that helps develop and nurture all sides, which at best, can cause confusion,” Mer- young girls talents by giving them a platform to cedes Zalbidea, a volunteer at SMART, said. grow into confident young women. The girls “The conclusion was that generally, each girl is attend Hazelwood House on a Friday after school trying to find and understand herself: the ‘ME’ who volunteer their time to make the project hap- level containing four Friday night presentations. from 4pm till 8pm. who for the first time is taking her own steps, forg- pen. What brings these professionals together is At the moment there are six to 12 girls attending Volunteers hope that SMART Academy will ing that vital and healthy independence, making their desire to help as many young people as possi- the programme every week and with three to six develop as a tool to prepare both Catholics and her own the principles which until then she had ble to achieve their full human potential. They show adults taking the classes so it is possible for the pro- non-Catholics in their life journey towards the been taught. example by giving them leadership skills, confi- gramme to offer a-one to-one development. truth. Those working in the programme, believe “These girls are at a time when they are searching dence in themselves and a view of how great their Rachael, who is one of the youngest SMART the person is not ready to accept the truth until they for truth, for love and for self-esteem and appreci- contribution to a better society can be. academy regulars, says the best part about going is start following the natural law inscribed in every ate a guidance which is unobtrusive but disinter- Currently SMART Academy doesn’t have any she gets to do her homework in a fun environment. single human heart. The academy aims to prove to ested and reliable.” direct ties with any schools or organisations. Some At the start Rachel was nervous about joining teenage girls that living according to those princi- When setting up the classes SMART academy came of its volunteers are members of Opus Dei but it's SMART but she has quickly made lots of friends ples of natural law is a big step towards happiness up with four topics: not Opus Dei who runs SMART Academy, it is there. If she was to sell SMART to her friends, she and towards the truth. ME + Food those particular individuals—as Christians a busy said she would ‘show them the website’ that they ME + Style/Image world—are moved them to spend part of their free produced a few weeks ago because it has photos of Hazelwood House ME + Space/Harmony/Beauty time with young people, to help them develop true them involved in activities. The academy was set up by group of professionals ME + Relationships Christian values and which they will then bring Mo loves that her daughter attends SMART who help to run some of the youth activities, includ- “The [programme’s] line ‘Dare to be different, to society. because the women who take the sessions are ‘very ing the Hazelwood Club, at Hazelwood House. dare to be yourself’ sums up the aim: to help each The programme focuses on shaping young clever and good at what they strive to do.’ She is The group held several brainstorming sessions one to discover her unique value and talents and women to become true leaders in society. Partici- very impressed with the way that they teach moral- about what would appeal to girls 13-17, an age that how each one can make a meaningful contribution pants are challenged to set themselves personal ity to the girls because there is not that preaching presents challenges for the developing individual in the spheres of family, friends and school, identi- goals in order to reach their full potential while element which can sometimes be off putting for often struggling to discover her own personality, fying those lasting values she has already received growing in understanding and appreciation of the teenagers. The emphasis is put on morality and fam- who she really is, and what she really wants to be from her parents, and so on,” Mercedes added. Christian values. ily life that Mo thinks gives the girls greater life and to do. skills and understanding of self. Hazelwood Club is an initiative of parents to Professional help Personal testimonies establish a place where friendship, trust and effec- The professionals at SMART are from varied fields There are three levels to SMART academy with each I www.hazelwoodhouse.org.uk/ WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LETTERS 9
LETTER OF THE WEEK Better together as members of the United Kingdom?
I WOULD like to reply to the recent letter in the SCO by Charles Gray from Chryston, just outside of Coatbridge. Like Mr Gray, I am a traditional Labour supporter but unlike him I am not in favour of separation from the rest of the UK and especially from my brother and sister in the North of England with whom I feel a deep affinity. Mr Gray speaks of hundreds of Labour voters who will be voting for so called Independence. That may be the case, but he fails to mention the thousands that voted for the SNP but would not be voting for separation from the UK—actually 28 per cent I understand. He is also talking nonsense in trying to play the Irish card as the Irish situation in 1916 was an entirely different matter. Indeed, I have members on both sides of the family of Irish descent—as with most of the population here in Coatbridge—and we give thanks that our forebears were able to find work in this country from the abject poverty back in Ireland. This has happened again recently—with the demise of the Celtic tiger economy in recent years, in Ireland more than 400,000 young people have left to find work not only in the US and Europe but also in Britain and the British commonwealth countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Another very important matter that Mr Gray may like to ponder over is the sad situation a few years back when one of the world’s most loved and revered persons, the Dalai Lama of Tibet, came to Britian on a visit. An official meeting and photo-shoot was arranged with the Dalai Lama and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, A call for more focus on Praise for Medjugorje comes and also a separate function in Dundee Scotland’s issues from Pope and pilgrims by the provost of the SNP dominated council there. PETER Kearney’s article about the plight of BLESSED Pope John Paul II stated that if ESTABLISHED IN 1885 When the Chinese Communist the Church in China was informative but I feel, he were a pilgrim and not Pope, he would Government in Peking heard of this they given Mr Kearney’s status as a senior official have loved to visit Medjugorje on contacted their embassy in London to make in the Church in Scotland, he would have pilgrimage. it known to Mr Salmond their deep more insight to offer about domestic affairs. I, myself, visited Medjugorje in October disapproval of this act which could affect 1985. I had little money and was kindly their cordial relations and of course trade. Lorna Lang allowed to sleep on St James’ Church After this, the official meeting with the EDINBURGH balcony, where Our Lady, Queen of Peace, Time to use the Catholic vote Dalai Lama was withdrawn as was the now appears to the visionaries. Whilst at meeting with the SNP provost in Dundee. Medjugorje, I was gifted with fasting, UNDITS and politicians have suggested in the run up to Truly shameful. It all goes to show, in this High praise for the Scottish which I did on Wednesdays and Fridays, elections in recent years that there is no such phenomenon modern world, no country is truly Catholic Observer on bread and water for one year, whilst I as a ‘Catholic vote’in Scotland, instead insisting that mem- independent and especially a little country was an active member of the Legion of bers of the Catholic community, like any other, are simply like Scotland, which would be in true I RECENTLY picked up a copy of the Mary. issue voters more concerned about the economy than reli- danger of being bullied by the likes of SCO for the first time in many years. What Our Lady, Queen of Peace, sends out gious freedom. Communist China as regards to trade, and a breath of fresh air. I read it cover to cover pilgrims with the messages, which are the Finally there is solid evidence beyond constituency boundaries that so would be forced to pander to them. and was eager for more. I can honestly say culmination of Fatima in the spirit of the CatholicP voters in Scotland show party allegiance. The recently Thus we are truly better together as it may be the best paper I have ever read. Gospels and revelation to share the released Theos report, Voting and values in Britain: does religion members of the UK and hopefully, with a Wonderful stuff. I wish more Catholics abundance of Faith, hope and charity with count?, found that Labour receives the majority of Catholic support Labour Government coming in, also as took more time to read it because I was their kinsfolk, friends, relatives and Marian in Scotland. It showed that as recently as the 2010 General Election, members of the EU and NATO. entertained and educated on every page. Faithful. more than 60 per cent of Catholic voters in Scotland favoured the I sincerely believe a ‘Yes’ vote could I will be reading your paper every week Labour Party, and that our community is more closely tied to Labour bring real problems. There is the fear over from now on. In fact, I will buy two copies Peter Anthony Ferguson than any other religious group to any other political party. And while pensions. For the younger generation there and give one away to try and spread the GLASGOW the report also found that people of faith share the concerns of non- is the fear of long term job losses. There is good news. It would be great if other believers when it comes to choosing between political parties, there also the constant fear of a rise in sectarian devotees could do the same. We Scottish were differences noted between believers and non-believers in atti- tensions—not so much in a religious but Catholics are truly lucky to have such a A proposed solution to the tudes to the welfare state. tribal sense. great paper. Long may it continue! Medjugorje debate The 2010 figures in the Theos report actually show a decline in Catholic support for Labour in Scotland but, nonetheless, identifies Joseph Sherman Mark O’Connor IS anybody else out there fed up with the the existence of a tangible Catholic vote. And politicians who are COATBRIDGE GLASGOW ongoing Medjugorje debate? Here’s a actively, or even passively supporting the accelerated secularisation solution I have thought of: if you don’t of Scotland, which SCO columnist Kevin McKenna warns about this New Bishop of Dunkeld Cathedral but I know that many parish- believe in Medjugorje, then stay away; if week, should take note. ioners like myself are delighted to finally you believe in Medjugorje, and visiting the From a secularist bid to remove Catholic representation from edu- raises parishioners spirits shrine helps strengthen your Faith and have a new bishop for the diocese. I hear cation committees to the Church of Scotland supporting humanists’ gives you a sense of well being, then wishing to abolish religious observance from non denominational great things about the installation, and the CONGRATULATIONS to Bishop Stephen continue to do so. schools, Christianity is not just being marginalised, there is a bid to new bishop, and it has lifted my spirits Robson and everyone involved in events Are believers really hurting anybody? I erase it from both our history and future. And it is being replaced tremendously. surrounding his recent installation as have never been to Medjugorje but, as a with—nothing. A void. Catholic, I have never felt the need to Even those who favour the separation of Church and state can see Bishop of Dunkeld. I was not able to attend Mrs Kelly the official celebration in St Andrew’s judge those who do visit. the need for both, and a dialogue between them acting as a check and DUNDEE I remember reading once that the former balance on moral, ethical and spiritual matters. Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini Our society is changing in Scotland, as is our political landscape, G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style requirements was a visitor with his family. It doesn’t and change is not necessarily unwanted. There is, however, a great G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views expressed are not necessarily seem to have done the award winning deal at stake and while our Church naturally has to focus on internal shared by SCO coach any harm, does it? matters, it must continue to be active and visible externally, and take G If you would like to share your opinion, send your correspondence to the above address the lead against secularisation. We live in a modern, multi-cultural, M Fletcher G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, address, and phone number or inter-faith Scottish society, not the godless world secularists, and your letter will not be used HAMILTON some politicians, would have you believe in.
WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 An ethnic cleansing of Christianity? We must not stand by and allow secularists’ anti-Catholicism in Scotland to erode our freedoms
HE CAMPAIGN being experience in education who want to “Never! Never! Never!” conducted by Scotland’s volunteer their time and wisdom. secularists and humanists Their contributions have been invalu- f the secularists succeed in remov- to turn our country into able in maintaining high standards of ing the Church’s representative on Europe’s first post-Soviet attainment and discipline in Scottish local education committees on the atheist state continues apace. Sadly, schools, especially in less affluent or Igrounds that they are loyal to ‘an out- efforts to combat this have been socially deprived neighbourhoods. post of a foreign power based in Tundermined by the usual combination The secularists though, simply Rome’ then the die will have been cast of perceived ecclesiastical compla- desire an end to any Christian influ- and there will be no going back. cency and the obsession of too many ence in our education system. One of Will Catholic members of the judi- in our Church with issues such as their ilk, the SNP MSP John Wilson, ciary be made to renounce their alle- same-sex ‘marriage.’ stated baldly that the churches had giance to Rome before they can sit on The revelations about, and resigna- asserted ‘undue influence on council the bench? Will Catholic MSPs have tion of, Cardinal Keith O’Brien last decisions’ without stating what this to renounce the Pope and all his das- year led to such a crisis of leadership BY KEVIN McKENNA influence was, how it had occurred tardly works before they can be sworn in our Church that the accompanying and why it could be considered in at Holyrood? Will Catholic mem- ‘moral vacuum’ at its core has given ‘undue.’ bers of the constabulary be forced to militant humanists and secularists an of state-sanctioned Scottish Catholic challenge to the Church’s right of veto The language deployed by the ESS swap their Rosary beads for an apron historic and golden opportunity to Church could exist in the style of the over certain teaching appointments in in their submission to Holyrood’s Pub- and a dagger? make progress. Basically, they have Chinese state-approved churches. Catholic schools. This was followed lic Petitions Committee specifically Taken together with all their other been making whoopee while the Hurrah. All manifestations of Christi- by similar legal moves to remove regarding Catholic educational repre- attacks and campaigns, what the secu- Church has been in shock and/or anity would be extinguished: public prayers from some Scottish local sentatives saw the mask slip to expose larists are proposing is nothing other asleep. The attack has been coming for marches; social gatherings; protests— council sessions. The secularists their true anti-Catholic bitterness. The than an ethnic cleansing of Christian- a long time but too many of us have anything that reeked of Christian hatred of Christianity is so great that, ESS added that the Church should not ity, and Catholicism in particular, from failed to read the signs of the times. propaganda. Christians would also be in matters of adoption, they would be allowed to nominate people to such Scotland. This is what the great Ger- denied the opportunity to rent any rather see the continued suffering and committees because the ‘Church in man Protestant pastor Martin ne secularist I know, a very state property. “Of course it has helped loneliness of thousands of vulnerable Scotland is an outpost of a foreign Niemoller (above left), a passionate pleasant and affable chap, who enormously that your old Cardinal children rather than have them placed power based in Rome.’ foe of Adolf Hitler, said about the dan- acknowledges the contribution Winning is no longer around, making with a couple who do not support gay And there’s more. “The hierarchy of gers of standing by and watching our OChristianity has made to civilisation, a nuisance of himself,” my acquain- marriage. As such, their intolerance, the Church of Rome in Scotland, freedoms disappear. nevertheless is implacable in his insis- tance said. bordering on the fascistic, now threat- which makes the appointment of one tence that all vestiges of our Faith be In the same way that Margaret ens the closure of Christian adoption member of each local authority edu- First they came for the Socialists, and wiped from modern, civic Scotland. Thatcher and the coal board insisted in agencies. cation committee on the mainland, is I did not speak out - He claims that a sophisticated strategy 1984 that there was not a hit-list of 70 itself appointed and disciplined by, as Because I was not a Socialist. exists, drawn up by a cadre of politi- coal mines earmarked for closure no he militant secularists, through well as being accountable to, the over- Then they came for the Trade Union- cians, lawyers, academics, PR figures senior secularist will ever admit the the Edinburgh Secular Society, seas hierarchy of the Church. Why ists, and I did not speak out - and influential media people, to make existence of such a strategy. And there supported by their allies in should the educational policy of every Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Scotland a beacon of civic atheism by will be some in our own Church who Holyrood,T accelerated their anti-Chris- mainland local authority in Scotland Then they came for the Jews, and I did 2025. In this case, Christians would will scoff at the idea, but mainly tian campaign before Christmas by be subject to potential influence by not speak out - eventually face prosecution for dis- because to believe otherwise would be seeking to end religious representation appointees who are nominated by a Because I was not a Jew. playing symbols of their Faith and to expose our own dilatoriness. on local education committees.The representative of a foreign power?” Then they came for me - and there was Catholics would be discriminated Believe me, this secularist strategy Church of Scotland and the Catholic All that was missing from the ESS no one left to speak for me against in the workplace if they refuse exists and it is alive. The first ripples Church are allowed to nominate three submission was a sweaty chap with to renounce their allegiance to Rome. that ought to have hinted at the representatives to these committees, bad skin and tattoos bashing a Lam- I Kevin McKenna is also currently a It was possible, he added, that a sort tsunami ahead came with the legal usually men and women with great beg Drum and Dr Ian Paisley shouting columnist for the Sunday Observer
The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of KEVIN McKENNA’S comments on religious freedom? Send your points of pages of the SCO are those of informed individuals and groups and not necessar- view to the SCO. Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT or e-mail [email protected] ily those of the newspaper or the Church ‘That man to man the world o’er shall brithers be for a’ that’
JANUARY 25 did not pass short life and staggering output, which humankind is capable of that had been the hallmark of the individual or by collective self- unnoticed. This is Ayrshire! mark him as someone very spe- sinking. In some ways there is an beginning of his public ministry, ishness. Burns recognises this in Even if the nation claims Robert Fr Eddie cial. In modern parlance, Burns ironic juxtaposition between the is being summed up in the gospel his poetry. The stark images in Burns as its poet, Burns is first ‘ticks all the boxes.’ He is at once celebrations on January 25 and that we hear this weekend. Given black and white that emerge from and always and Ayrshire man. McGhee a Scot and an internationalist. He those of January 27. that there were no recording Auschwitz are a testament to This week I will attend two is an innovator and a collector and In his poems, in his idealism, devices, no televisions, no inter- human selfishness at its most Burns Suppers. Their circum- these in the poems of Burns and protector. He captures and embod- Burns asks us to see our potential net, we have to realise that the extreme. Jesus says that if we stances could not be more differ- they in their turn, with the help of ies the great ideas of freedom, for achieving truly great things in writer of the Gospel had to sit want to be happy we must be ent. The first of these, in St a guest presenter, have produced brotherhood and equality that will our relationships with one down and think carefully about unselfish. Like so much in life, Mary’s, Irvine, will have all of the their own work, on these themes. find their ultimate statement in the another. In the sordid reality the message of Jesus. His task the theory is very simple. ingredients of the traditional The culmination of their efforts French Revolution. He has all of exposed in the liberation of was to capture the essence of the Achieving the reality is some- Burns Supper but with a degree of has been the production of a book the subtlety and tenderness Auschwitz, we see the polar message of Jesus. He does this thing else. The question faces all informality that allows relaxation which is available at the Burns required for the writer of love opposite, as we find, revealed in effectively in the wonderful pas- of us, ‘What am I prepared to and real enjoyment. The second, Heritage Centre in Alloway. poetry. He has a feel for and an its stark awfulness, our truly sage that we call The Beatitudes. give up for God’s Kingdom?’ more unusually, will be in HMP It was the publication of the empathy with all of nature. He destructive potential. As life The most effective method of That is when The Beatitudes Kilmarnock. One of the key ingre- ‘Kilmarnock Edition’ of his tries to lead us to awareness that moves on we are continually communication is always to keep become scary. dients of the traditional celebra- poems that brought Burns to pub- we cannot treat our world with reminded, in many circum- it simple. Jesus always spoke to At one level, or another, all of tion will be missing. Instead of lic notice and put him on the first contempt. He was also profoundly stances, of our potential both for the people about things that they us are selfish. We like life the whisky, the haggis will be toasted rung of the ladder that was to lead human and flawed and he knew it. greatness and for awfulness. The could relate to directly. Happiness way that we like life. Here in the in ‘our other national drink!’ The to fame, if not fortune. At his best, Here in Ayrshire January 27 ongoing conflict in Syria is a is the goal for all of us. It is what developed world, we don’t real- guests and the prisoners together, Robert Burns is a truly great poet. did not pass unnoticed. This day very contemporary example of we imagine will make us happy lycount the cost. Occasionally will enjoy the evening and impor- In common with all poets he was has been celebrated as Holocaust how appallingly we can treat one that cause problems in life. Jesus we are reminded of how our tantly, be able to celebrate the not always at his best. Born in the Memorial Day since 2000. It was another. Those working for a spells it out simply in His teach- lifestyle affects our world. We poet in a very special way. mid 18th century in an era of huge on this day January 27 1945 that solution embody the idea and the ing. People who are fundamen- feel guilt for a moment but it During the last year in HMP social change, he encapsulated in the advancing Russian Army lib- ideal that we are capable of being tally unselfish are happy people. soon passes. The call to repen- Kilmarnock, the Adult Learning is writings some of the key and erated Auschwitz. It was on this so much better in our relation- This message is a valid today tance that Jesus makes is a call to Centre in the prison has provided often revolutionary ideas of those day that the full horror of the so ships with one another. as it was then. Human nature has fundamental change. Can we a group of prisoners with an turbulent times. Such is both the called ‘final solution’ began to It was 2000 years ago, as Jesus not changed much in the inter- hear it? Can we afford to hear it? opportunity to look at some of the breadth and the depths of his become apparent to the rest of was addressing the crowd, He was vening years since Jesus taught Can we afford not to hear it? key themes in the writings of work, that almost everyone want the world. It was on this day that speaking to them about their the crowds. Most of the world’s Robert Burns. They discovered to claim him as ‘their’ poet. His we discovered the depths to potential. The call to repentance problems are underpinned by I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 11
W GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG IRE D I AN 11-YEAR-OLD Catholic N schoolgirl in Liverpool has shown remarkably entrepreneurial flair by An SCO diary opening her own boutique. Angel has become Britain’s THE Holy Father’s track youngest shopkeeper with a record of calling up people business selling pet clothes out of the blue for a chat is and accessories. She runs a well documented, but a city centre store and balances particularly interesting school work with managing example came to light last the accounts, processing week. Pope Francis called an sales and promoting her Italian woman named enterprise on the internet. She Filomena Claps, reaching her has just taught herself to sew at her husband’s bedside in a and knit so she can create her hospital in the city of Potenza. own range of designer doggy After the by-now familiar fashions. opening gambit—‘This is “I’ve always wanted to be Pope Francis;’ ‘Sure it is, who successful and run my own is this really?’ ‘No really, it’s business,” she said. “I love the Pope’—the Pope being my own boss and I explained that he was calling really enjoy going to work.” in response to a letter she had All her free time, holidays sent a month earlier, imploring and weekends are spent the Pope to help her get to running the shop, which she the bottom of what happened leases in the name of her to her daughter, Elisa, in mother Anita. In return for September 1993. starting the Pawabella bank Elisa Claps (below) account and helping behind disappeared in September the counter, Angel generously 1993 at the age of 16, and her bestowed on her mother an body was eventually ‘employee of the month’ discovered in the attic of a award. Now the Catholic Potenza church in 2010. A primary school pupil is looking local young man, who in the to expand her empire to Medjugorje: Blessed is he who meantime had been convicted finance and fulfil her next of another murder, was also ambition—going to university charged with killing Claps and to study to become a vet. sentenced to life in prison. Such stores only make it clear does not see but still believes The Claps family, however, that everyone over the age of has always suspected there is 21 is past it, and should hang up their boots! Roger Foster (above left) is seen more to the story. They BY ROGER here being paryed over by Vicka, believe Catholic officials knew a visionary of Medjugorje in 2009 Elisa’s body was in the church GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG FOSTER long before they reported it, alleging that perhaps the local AN ANGLICAN priest who and point out the ones which he pastor, who has since died, clashed with his flock after HAVE cringed over the is referring to, so that the next was somehow involved in her cutting back on serving years reading some of time I am praying my Rosary I disappearance. They have alcohol after services was the misguided letters can tell Our Lady that She is demanded clarification from bullied by some parishioners, [and articles] Catholic wrong. the bishop but have never a report has found. Report newspapers have pub- All of us, without exception, been satisfied with the author Bishop Stephen Lowe lished by those who are can be sure of one fact: Med- responses. said Fr Simon Tibbs suffered opposed to the events occur- jugorje is here to stay. It has During his phone call, the ‘appalling’ treatment by some ring in Medjugorje, as every survived all the unfounded I Pope told Filomena Claps that of his parishioners at St one of them contains incorrect attacks over the years and any he would say a Mass for her Faith’s, Crosby. He also found information. knowing he would adopt the national shrine [pending a failings attributed to it are daughter the next day, which some parishioners saw the Please allow me to furnish same opposition to the shrine fainal decision which is immi- down to human weakness and would have been her birthday. church as a drinking club. you with the facts: the present as himself, as at that time nent] and comes under the not Our Lady’s messages. So According to Filomena, the Acting Bishop of Liverpool, commission was set up by the Ratko was a doctor of Canon authority of the Vatican and let us all leave the commission Pope also invited her to visit the Rt Rev Richard Blackburn, Vatican in 2010 to investigate law based in Rome. they alone have the authority to do its work as they, and they him in Rome and promised said he was ‘greatly the events in Medjugorje, as Over the years, we have to comment on the events tak- alone, will have the final say as that ‘light will be shed’ on saddened’ by the report’s the previous one set up in 1991 been bombarded by the less ing place. to whether the events taking what Church officials knew, findings. After Fr Tibbs was deemed to be too one- informed with stories of As for the misconception place are genuine or not, and, and when they knew it, about enforced a cutting down of sided and failed to reach a sat- Bishop Peric’s opposition to that clergy and pilgrims are let’s face it, if they were ever what happened to her alcohol consumption after isfactory conclusion. the visionaries and to the local forbidden to visit, one must in serious doubt, surely the daughter. The Pope was church and the replacement Interestingly enough, the Franciscans when in fact it is look to the Book of Canon law, Church would have put a stop apparently unaware that her of an elderly Sunday school present Mostar Bishop— he himself who appoints the 11 which states: “Where the to them long before now. You husband, Antonio, was leader, splits appeared Ratko Perić—who some, mis- Franciscans who run the Faithful are attending a shrine, can’t fool 30 million people for gravely ill, and promised to amongst the laity as some takenly, believe to be the pri- shrine, and if he was so anti- official or unofficial, in suffi- 33 years, can you? say a Mass for him too. As it members began to call for his mary authority on Medjugorje, Medjugorje why did he make cient numbers it is the duty of turned out, Antonio died two departure from St Faith’s. It was not even considered to be it a priority to preside over the the Church to provide spiritual have visited this village of days later. According to sounds as if some of his a part of the present commis- funeral of Fr Slavko Barbaric directors to meet the needs of miracles 66 times over 22 Filomena, she told the Pope: congregation are confused sion and when he was inter- in November 2000 and pay the pilgrims.” This is essential years. In total, I have spent “Thank you, Holiness, about John’s Gospel passage over a year in the shrine. I have viewed he was told that his him such a glowing tribute in in Medjugorje as there is only I because you're restoring our 6:54 that states: “Whoever views were his own personal his homily regarding his 18 one Franciscan priest who can spoken to very many locals. Faith in the Church we used eats my flesh and drinks my opinion and have no influence years’ contribution to the preside over an English speak- As part of an organisers’ to believe in, and you’re blood has eternal life, and I on the events happening there shrine? This is confusing to ing Mass and hear confessions, group, I have had private meet- helping us reconcile with it. will raise them up at the whatsoever. say the least. and, like all the others who ings with all the visionaries, all “But, we still want the truth.” last day.” As for Bishop Ratko’s dec- preceded him, he is being of the parish priests, most of laration in 1997 of ‘non con- ow, let’s put into per- moved by Bishop Ratko, leav- the Franciscans and have been stat de supernaturalitate’ he spective who is in ing Medjugorje without an invited into the private appari- never even bothered to go to charge. Shrines fall English speaking local priest. tions of both Ivan and Mari- Medjugorje to interview the Ninto three categories: a dioce- jana. Did I experience anything visionaries and judge for him- san shrine comes under the erald Warner mentioned during these apparitions? The self what was going on there, authority of the local bishop; a in his article [SCO Dec answer is no, but then what instead he based his statement national shrine comes under 20 2013] that some of makes me think I should? The on the personal views of oth- the authority of the Bishops’ GOur Lady’s messages contra- apparitions were for the vision- ers, not least his friend and Conference; while an interna- dicted Church doctrine. Well, I aries concerned, not me. They predecessor, Bishop Žanić, tional shrine comes under the would suggest that Mr Warner alone are the ones who carry who upon his retirement in authority of the Vatican. reads Words from Heaven, a the messages to the world. It is 1993 recommended Ratko Medjugorje is currentlu book which contains all of the they who need Our Lady’s Peric to be his successor classed as an unofficial inter- messages from 1982 onwards, reassurance.
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RACHEL KIDD and LEONORA BLACKHALL from SPUC Scotland have been inspired and renewed in their pro-life work by taking part in the annual US March for Life in Born in the USA Washington DC last week, supported by Pope Francis
E ARE writing this article from Washington (Clockwise from bottom left) Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington logical mother was raped yet courageously chose to continue DC, the day after the March for Life, in the waves after celebrating Mass during a pro-life youth rally at the the pregnancy, saving his life. Adopted at six-weeks-old, he midst of a hive of pro-life activity amid sub Verizon Centre in Washington DC last Wednesday before the annual grew up in a loving Christian family with 12 siblings, 10 of March for Life; thousands of March for Life participants make their zero temperatures. Thousands of abortion way up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court building; March for whom were adopted. His life defies the myth of the ‘unwanted’ opponents confronted wind chills to rally and Life participants from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, carry child as he was adopted, loved and has flourished. march on Capitol Hill to protest legalised abortion. The march the banner past the front of the US Supreme Court; Leonora Blackhall We were privileged to be able to meet Ryan after his speech began on the National Mall with a rally. Then protesters from SPUC Scotland and Rachel Kidd who took part in this year’s and hear his story first hand. His life and life’s work show the marchedW along Constitution Avenue to Capitol Hill and the March for Life alternatives to abortion and dispel the myth that an unintended Supreme Court. pregnancy equals ‘unwanted’ or ‘unloved.’ Adoption is an act Pope Francis sent his support for the anti-abortion march. and 100 per cent pro-life. No exceptions. No compromise.” of love, hope and justice, which sadly is rarely discussed or “I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers,” In 2003, Sandra Cano launched legal proceedings to try to promoted as a powerful, positive alternative to abortion. Adop- the Pope tweeted ahead of the event. “May God help us respect overturn the case that bears her name. “I was nothing but a sym- tion proves that women, when faced with a crisis pregnancy, all life, especially the most vulnerable.” bol in Doe v Bolton with my experience and circumstances dis- can make a life saving and loving choice for their unborn child. US President Barack Obama issued his own statement on the counted and misrepresented.” March for Life, however, stating a resolve to ‘protect a Sadly her attempt failed, but she continues to work for the housands of young people gathered at these and other woman’s’ freedom to reduce the number of unintended preg- pro-life cause in the firm belief she was ‘fraudulently used by events during the week surrounding the March for Life— nancies. Those who took part in the march made their point the court system to bring abortion to America.’ including a trip to United Nations—to be reinvigorated in that, in the land of the ‘free,’ pro-life is also choice to be Both these women now join their pro-life efforts with the Tthe pro-life work that they carry out in their day-to-day lives. respected, highlighting adoption as an option. hundreds of thousands of people who gather in Washington DC, While participating in these events, you really do feel that you on a date which must be extremely difficult for them personally, are part of a revolution, knowing that the truth is on our side. he March for Life takes place each year on January 22 to in the knowledge that their names were used to bring about the We are absorbing all of the pro-life enthusiasm here and aim to mark the anniversary of the Roe v Wade case. Since this law which they now fight against with great remorse. bring it back to Scotland, where we hope that the pro-life rev- law passed in 1973, more than 57 million children have olution will continue to grow. We will be running our very first Tbeen aborted in the US. This figure is almost inconceivable, hile the March for Life rightly had a very sombre pro-life roadshow during the second week of August in Scot- because even one child losing their life through abortion is a tone, the atmosphere at the event and from the people land and we have been spreading the news about this over here, tragedy enough in itself. One of the incredible things about the surrounding the march was energetic and incredible. so we may even have some of the pro-life warriors from the situation here in the US is that the two women whose stories PeopleW travelled from all over the US and beyond, such as our- US come over to help us, which would be amazing. were used to legalise abortion are now actively pro-life. Roe v selves representing the Society for the Protection of Unborn We hope that some of the fire that has convicted these peo- Wade and Doe v Bolton were the two cases which opened the Children (SPUC) Scotland, to be here and bear witness to the ple’s hearts will spread to Scotland so that we can fight against door to abortion in the US and now Sandra Cano (Mary Doe) pro-life message. This event has brought so many people abortion and the culture of death with the same passion and and Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe) both admit that their stories together who are passionate about the pro-life cause and it is belief that we can be the generation who will abolish abortion. and situations were used and manipulated by those pushing the truly amazing to see the dedication and zeal that drives people legislation through the courts. in this mission, especially those from US, who wholeheartedly I The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) in Norma of Roe v Wade said in an interview last year: “I was believe that abortion will end in their lifetime and they are giv- Scotland has a new website. Visitors to the new website will persuaded by feminist attorneys to lie; to say that I was raped, ing their lives to make sure it happens. Lila Rose, Georgette Forney and her team of Silent No More Dinner, a prestigious event that marks the end of all the events find a wealth of information on the society and its outreach, as and needed an abortion... it was all a lie... since then, over 50 We attended three large-scale youth events in the lead up to speakers, Bryan Kemper and many more. We even managed to that have taken place leading up to and including the march. well as a host of links and articles highlighting ways to million babies have been murdered. I will take this burden to the March for Life and they were all extremely inspiring. We meet some of them which was a great privilege. This year’s keynote speaker was Ryan Scott Bomberger, the become involved with and support the SPUC. The new infor- my grave.” listened to talks by a great number of well known pro-life lead- The theme of this year’s March For Life was Adoption: A co-founder and creative director of The Radiance Foundation. mation comes complete with a snappy and fresh new design. On her website Norma states: “I’m 100 per cent sold out to Jesus ers such as Fr Frank Pavone, Abby Johnson, Dr Alveda King, Noble Decision. After the march itself we attended The Rose Ryan has a unique perspective on this year’s theme, his bio- The website can be visited at: http://spucscotland.org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 MARCH FOR LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER JANUARY 31 2014 JANUARY 31 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER MARCH FOR LIFE 13
RACHEL KIDD and LEONORA BLACKHALL from SPUC Scotland have been inspired and renewed in their pro-life work by taking part in the annual US March for Life in Born in the USA Washington DC last week, supported by Pope Francis
E ARE writing this article from Washington (Clockwise from bottom left) Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington logical mother was raped yet courageously chose to continue DC, the day after the March for Life, in the waves after celebrating Mass during a pro-life youth rally at the the pregnancy, saving his life. Adopted at six-weeks-old, he midst of a hive of pro-life activity amid sub Verizon Centre in Washington DC last Wednesday before the annual grew up in a loving Christian family with 12 siblings, 10 of March for Life; thousands of March for Life participants make their zero temperatures. Thousands of abortion way up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court building; March for whom were adopted. His life defies the myth of the ‘unwanted’ opponents confronted wind chills to rally and Life participants from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, carry child as he was adopted, loved and has flourished. march on Capitol Hill to protest legalised abortion. The march the banner past the front of the US Supreme Court; Leonora Blackhall We were privileged to be able to meet Ryan after his speech began on the National Mall with a rally. Then protesters from SPUC Scotland and Rachel Kidd who took part in this year’s and hear his story first hand. His life and life’s work show the marchedW along Constitution Avenue to Capitol Hill and the March for Life alternatives to abortion and dispel the myth that an unintended Supreme Court. pregnancy equals ‘unwanted’ or ‘unloved.’ Adoption is an act Pope Francis sent his support for the anti-abortion march. and 100 per cent pro-life. No exceptions. No compromise.” of love, hope and justice, which sadly is rarely discussed or “I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers,” In 2003, Sandra Cano launched legal proceedings to try to promoted as a powerful, positive alternative to abortion. Adop- the Pope tweeted ahead of the event. “May God help us respect overturn the case that bears her name. “I was nothing but a sym- tion proves that women, when faced with a crisis pregnancy, all life, especially the most vulnerable.” bol in Doe v Bolton with my experience and circumstances dis- can make a life saving and loving choice for their unborn child. US President Barack Obama issued his own statement on the counted and misrepresented.” March for Life, however, stating a resolve to ‘protect a Sadly her attempt failed, but she continues to work for the housands of young people gathered at these and other woman’s’ freedom to reduce the number of unintended preg- pro-life cause in the firm belief she was ‘fraudulently used by events during the week surrounding the March for Life— nancies. Those who took part in the march made their point the court system to bring abortion to America.’ including a trip to United Nations—to be reinvigorated in that, in the land of the ‘free,’ pro-life is also choice to be Both these women now join their pro-life efforts with the Tthe pro-life work that they carry out in their day-to-day lives. respected, highlighting adoption as an option. hundreds of thousands of people who gather in Washington DC, While participating in these events, you really do feel that you on a date which must be extremely difficult for them personally, are part of a revolution, knowing that the truth is on our side. he March for Life takes place each year on January 22 to in the knowledge that their names were used to bring about the We are absorbing all of the pro-life enthusiasm here and aim to mark the anniversary of the Roe v Wade case. Since this law which they now fight against with great remorse. bring it back to Scotland, where we hope that the pro-life rev- law passed in 1973, more than 57 million children have olution will continue to grow. We will be running our very first Tbeen aborted in the US. This figure is almost inconceivable, hile the March for Life rightly had a very sombre pro-life roadshow during the second week of August in Scot- because even one child losing their life through abortion is a tone, the atmosphere at the event and from the people land and we have been spreading the news about this over here, tragedy enough in itself. One of the incredible things about the surrounding the march was energetic and incredible. so we may even have some of the pro-life warriors from the situation here in the US is that the two women whose stories PeopleW travelled from all over the US and beyond, such as our- US come over to help us, which would be amazing. were used to legalise abortion are now actively pro-life. Roe v selves representing the Society for the Protection of Unborn We hope that some of the fire that has convicted these peo- Wade and Doe v Bolton were the two cases which opened the Children (SPUC) Scotland, to be here and bear witness to the ple’s hearts will spread to Scotland so that we can fight against door to abortion in the US and now Sandra Cano (Mary Doe) pro-life message. This event has brought so many people abortion and the culture of death with the same passion and and Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe) both admit that their stories together who are passionate about the pro-life cause and it is belief that we can be the generation who will abolish abortion. and situations were used and manipulated by those pushing the truly amazing to see the dedication and zeal that drives people legislation through the courts. in this mission, especially those from US, who wholeheartedly I The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) in Norma of Roe v Wade said in an interview last year: “I was believe that abortion will end in their lifetime and they are giv- Scotland has a new website. Visitors to the new website will persuaded by feminist attorneys to lie; to say that I was raped, ing their lives to make sure it happens. Lila Rose, Georgette Forney and her team of Silent No More Dinner, a prestigious event that marks the end of all the events find a wealth of information on the society and its outreach, as and needed an abortion... it was all a lie... since then, over 50 We attended three large-scale youth events in the lead up to speakers, Bryan Kemper and many more. We even managed to that have taken place leading up to and including the march. well as a host of links and articles highlighting ways to million babies have been murdered. I will take this burden to the March for Life and they were all extremely inspiring. We meet some of them which was a great privilege. This year’s keynote speaker was Ryan Scott Bomberger, the become involved with and support the SPUC. The new infor- my grave.” listened to talks by a great number of well known pro-life lead- The theme of this year’s March For Life was Adoption: A co-founder and creative director of The Radiance Foundation. mation comes complete with a snappy and fresh new design. On her website Norma states: “I’m 100 per cent sold out to Jesus ers such as Fr Frank Pavone, Abby Johnson, Dr Alveda King, Noble Decision. After the march itself we attended The Rose Ryan has a unique perspective on this year’s theme, his bio- The website can be visited at: http://spucscotland.org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 STRONG IN FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014
A weekly discussion chaired by PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK strong in faith young Catholics THE Greek philosopher, Socrates, was sitting by the roadside one day, when he DISCUSSION: Do you think it was approached by a trav- matters if children are too young eller who was making his to really remember their way towards Athens. Confirmation? The traveller asked: “What sort of people live in Athens?” ADAM COATES: Absolutely. It is a great So Socrates asked him: shame that the slap on the face during Con- “What sort of people live in firmation is no longer compulsory. Why is your own town?” this a shame? Frankly, because the action of “Awful,” the traveller said. the slap emphasises that the person is ‘more “They are horrible, lying perfectly bound to the Church’ (1285) and layabouts.” helps to identify the person more readily as And Socrates replied: “I a soldier of Christ willing to suffer hardships am sorry to tell you that and if necessary die for Him and His Church. you will find the people of So why does age matter in this regard? Athens to be just the same as Because as the person ages so too do they you have found your own mature, in terms of body and hopefully too people.” in the spiritual life, and it is more likely that Soon another traveller we are the Temple of your they can play a greater role in defending and came by, who also asked: Holy Spirit who lives in us. upholding the Church, as is the role of all the “What sort of people live in Baptised Faithful as they are ‘incorporated Athens?” May your light be reflected in into Christ who is anointed priest, prophet, And Socrates asked him: us. and king’ (CCC 1241). “What sort of people live in This explains the reason why a later prac- your own town?” Simeon’s eyesight grew dim, tise of Confirmation is preferable (in the “Marvellous people,” the but he recognised who you Roman Rite, one should add, so as not to second traveller said; “kind, were. Open our eyes that we detract from the pastoral experience and generous, friendly, honest may always recognise you in practise of Eastern Catholicism), because of people.” our midst. the soldiery identity of the Confirmee. Socrates smiled and said: “I am pleased to tell you that May your light be reflected in GERALD BONNER: Certainly in context of the you will find the people of us. Western tradition of seeing the Sacrament as Athens to be just the same as related to maturity in the Faith, it is impor- you have found your own Simeon prophesied that Mary tant that the children are old enough to However, receiving First Holy Commun- Catechesis, rather than merely preparation people!” would be pierced to the understand that and mature enough to take ion before Confirmation raises serious prob- courses for the Sacraments. And indeed, that heart. As Mary stayed with on that responsibility (again this is not to lems—I myself received Holy Communion is not just about teaching the children but also Lord, we come before you as Jesus in His suffering, we criticise the Eastern approach of administer- first then Confirmation four years later and about Catechising the parents to help them we are. We ask you to take pray that we may help ing Baptism, Confirmation (above right) and looking back it simply does not make sense. bring their children up in a truly Catholic away from us all that makes those who are part of our Holy Communion to infants at once—both Would it be too radical to suggest that con- home. None of the Sacraments of Initiation us less than human. lives. approaches are valid, but each requires inter- sideration should be given to delaying First should ever become merely ‘the done thing.’ Strengthen us with the nal consistency, and consistency with how Holy Communion also? power of your Spirit that our May your light be reflected in children are raised and catechised). So in that The most important issue though, is that at I Have your say on this and upcoming attitude and outlook may us. sense, I think delaying Confirmation is a whatever age the Sacraments are adminis- topics at http://www.facebook. develop, and our ‘way of good thing in our present situation. tered it must be in the context of ongoing com/scostronginfaith looking’ may become more You said that you are the light like yours. of the world. Help us to remain posi- tive—encouraging and May your light be reflected in appreciating one another, us. Special grace that comes with Confirmation looking upon people in the same way that you do. Amen IN 1958, Manchester By Aidan Michael Cook mation is sometimes called the United’s manager, Matt ‘sacrament of Christian matu- FEBRUARY 2 is 40 days Busby, had built up such a CURRENTLY on Strong in rity,’ we must not confuse adult after Christmas Day. The fine team of young players Faith, we’re discussing the faith with the adult age of natu- feast is called ‘Candlemas’ or that they were often called age for Confirmation and ral growth, nor forget that the ‘The Presentation of the the ‘Busby Babes.’ whether it matters if the baptismal grace is a grace of Lord.’ The team had been playing child is too young to really free, unmerited election and It was 40 days after the Red Star Belgrade in remember it properly later does not need ‘ratification’ to birth of Jesus that His parents Yugoslavia and had drawn with in life. There are a lot of dif- become effective.” (CCC 1308) presented Him to God the them, qualifying for the semi- ferent factors involved and The Catechism also sets out Father in the Temple in finals of the European Cup. so much room for debate. the effects of Confirmation Jerusalem. As the United team were Archbishop Philip Tartaglia (left), noting that it brings an At His Presentation in the about to fly back home on of Glasgow has recently increase and deepening of Temple, Jesus was recog- February 6, their plane announced that children in his Baptismal grace: nised for who He was by two crashed in bad weather on its archdiocese will be confirmed people—Simeon and Anna. second attempt to take off in P7, that is to say around 11 G It roots us more deeply in the They were elderly and had from Munich Airport in what years old. He explains that his divine filiation which makes us spent their lives growing was then West Germany. decision was motivated by pas- cry ‘Abba! Father!’ closer to God. Now they Twenty-one passengers were toral concerns. Namely: to pro- G It unites us more firmly to meet Him face-to-face and killed, including eight of the long the period of Sacramental Christ recognise Him in their midst. Manchester United team. initiation, to make it more G It increases the gifts of the Simeon prays: “Now, Matt Busby himself was very meaningful to the children, and Holy Spirit in us Master, you can let your seriously injured. to make it more spiritually sat- G It renders our bond with the servant die in peace because As it is traditional to have isfying as the children will be Church more perfect my eyes have seen your a moment’s silence at foot- able to receive Holy Commun- G It gives us a special strength salvation which you have ball matches whenever there ion at their Confirmation Mass. became impossible. Two differ- years old) as the usual age for of the Holy Spirit to spread and prepared for all nations to has been a disaster, let us These are pastoral concerns, ent solutions were found. In the receiving Confirmation, there defend the faith by word and see. He will be a light to pray in silence for a moment as His Grace notes, and a legiti- Christian East, the priest are certain exceptions. For action as true witnesses of enlighten all people.’ —for ourselves and for those mate area of debate. Different became the usual minister of example, a gravely ill baby or Christ, to confess the name of Because Simeon referred we know who have suffered dioceses and countries take Confirmation so as to preserve child who has not yet been Christ boldly, and never to be to Jesus as the one who tragedies in their lives. very different approaches. the Sacrament’s link with Bap- confirmed would receive ashamed of the Cross brings light to all nations, We pray for those who are Indeed, the age for Confirma- tism. In the Christian West, Confirmation rather than the candles are lit this day, and hurt and wounded because tion varies from Baptism in the Confirmation was separated Sacrament of the Sick. With the great challenges to the feastday is often called of the splitting up of their Eastern Churches to adulthood from Baptism so as to maintain And why is the age of discre- their Faith that children are fac- ‘Candlemas.’ family, a death, difficulties in some European countries. its link with the bishop. In cases tion significant? Because it is at ing at an ever younger age, the with someone, failure, In the early Church, Confir- where Confirmation is received that age that a child becomes special grace brought by Confir- Lord Jesus, 40 days after betrayal, the loss of friends, mation was administered by the late and ministered by a priest, capable of mortal sin and mation would seem to me to be your birth you were taken to or a serious illness. Bishop immediately after Bap- the link with both is severed. begins to take a fuller moral desirable as close to the age of the Temple and presented by Let us pray in silence, tism. With the growth in the Although the Code of Canon responsibility for his decisions discretion as possible. But what your parents to God our then, for all who suffer in number of Baptism, and espe- Law now foresees the age of and faith. But as the Catechism do you think? Join us online— Father. Make us aware that their lives. cially of infant Baptisms, this discretion (in general around 7 reminds us: “Although Confir- the discussion continues! WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER GÀIDHLIG 15 EWTN PROGRAMMES
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ONLY a small number tion and remarriage. I asked of people attend Mass at Ann am Beurla (In English) Bishop Toal if this was a THURSDAY Glenfinnan regularly. common exercise, and he Kings 2:1-4, 10-12. Response: You Lord But it is probably the said it was perhaps not so are the ruler of all. Mark 6:7-13. most popular Church in more than 100 Catholic to commemorate that the usual for consultations to Argyll and the Isles churches. But it was in a main works to make the go specifically to the lay Diocese for weddings. bad state with water run- church watertight had now Faithful as well as priests. FRIDAY Sitting above Loch ning down the inside of been completed. In his In Glenfinnan the parish Ecclesiasticus 47: 2-11. Response: Shiel close to where the the walls. The parish homily he talked about the continue their fundraising Praised be the God who saves me. Mark Jacobites raised their stan- undertook fundraising upcoming Synod in Rome efforts. They hope to have dard in 1745, it is truly a efforts, selling the priest’s about the family. Pope the remaining Stations of 6:14-20. stunning location. house (the church is Francis has asked all the Cross in place by Lent St Mary’s and St served from Arisaig), and Catholics to take part in a and the altar restored by Finnan’s (above) was built a major donor also helped. consultation about contro- Easter. The beautiful SATURDAY by Edward Welby Pugin, Bishop Joseph Toal cele- versial subjects such as tabernacle is already Kings 3:4-13. Response: Lord teach me the architect who designed brated Mass there recently homosexuality, contracep- worth seeing. your statues. Mark 6:30-34.
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Hibernian were on the brink of financial ruin in and acumen to save the club. Catholic business- Former Rangers Chief Executive Charles Green 1990 when Wallace Mercer, the chairman of their man Sir Tom Farmer is said not to be much of a has also recently spoke of his ‘new life’ in the greatest rivals Hearts, threatened to buy the club football fan but as a man of principle he recognised south of France while his former club face a fur- and merge both teams in order to create an Edin- there were reasons beyond football for his vital ther threat to their existence. By Richard burgh United. The feeling of dread, particularly investment. Of late, Rangers players were asked to take a 15 among the Hibs support, was tangible. But it was His grandfather had saved the club from extinc- per cent pay cut by the board which they refused. quickly replaced by action, there was a carnival tion 100 years before, beyond business there was Could the club enter administration a second time? Purden atmosphere across the city in the summer of 1990 a sense of family, community and doing the right Serious doubt also continues over Hearts future when Hibernian followers, along with fans of other thing. who went into administration last summer with SENSE of community and belonging clubs sympathetic to the plight, gathered at Easter Just four years after Hibs were saved from finan- debts of £28.5 million. The Edinburgh club now among football supporters is impor- Road for the Hands off Hibs rally. cial ruin, Celtic found themselves in a similar posi- seem to have accepted their fate of relegation as tant, supporting your team is a place Well known supporters and ex players spoke tion. Like Hibs it was people who had a valuable Hearts directors have agreed to pay cuts to keep where everyone can participate passionately summoning a sense of community relationship with the community around the club them solvent until the end of the 2013/14 season. despite social or economic bound- spirit, solidarity and conviction about their club. who rolled their sleeves up. Scottish Canadian Today, Rangers are being asked some tough aries. Both Celtic and Hibernian share similar Irish In truth the threat to Hibs only seemed to last a businessman Fergus McCann returned to the land questions by the media, the journalist Tom English Catholic beginnings, despite some philosophical matter of weeks but in that time the subject became of his birth and created a five-year plan with which has been particularly vocal in asking why the club Adifferences, these roots continue to be easily iden- part of a national debate discussed by politicians to save Celtic, while Mr McCann was entitled to have continued to spend outlandish amounts on tified today. Back in the 1990s it was that very on the news and among football fans in pubs, make money out of Celtic, which he did, he also players in the lower echelons of Scottish football. identity which was essential in saving both clubs’ workplaces and classrooms across the land. left the club on solid ground and in the capable It was a pro-active community that saved Celtic; very existence. Beyond passion, it took men with financial clout hands of Irish businessman Dermot Desmond. albeit a varied mix from working class Glaswe- There are, of course, others who played a valued gians to Scots Canadians and quiet Edinburgh role. Born in County Mayo and based in Edin- Irish businessmen, many of them with Catholic burgh, John Keane is another unsung hero, said to sensibilities. Gordius No 128 be a quiet and unassuming man, Mr Keane back in What they shared was significant bond and emo- CROSSWORD September 1994 provided essential funds when tional response to the club. It took time, patience, Celtic was said to be hours from the grave. It took money and sacrifice to stabilise these institutions. a strong cast of men to save both Celtic and Hibs, Unless there are supporters of similar ability, char- 1 2 3 4 5 6 aside from the individual professional ability of acter and stature willing to get involved with clubs these men (and many others) they all had their such as Rangers and Hearts and make unpopular 7 8 team’s best interests at heart. choices as Mr McCann did then it seems the prac- 9 10 Today, Rangers and Hearts face a similar threat tical outcome is one of demise. These clubs are to their existence. The struggles of Celtic and Hibs barely functioning due to a neglect of reality and 11 were relatively short in comparison; it’s worth ask- responsibility. ing the question why? The ownership of Rangers 12 13 14 I Richard Purden is a freelance journalist, the First entry out the hat next has become a vaudeville act since Craig Whyte 15 16 17 bought the club for £1 in May 2011 and led them author of We are Celtic Supporters, and Faithful TUESDAY will be the winner Through and Through, an SCO feature writer and 18 19 20 to administration in February 2012. The remark- able episode is now the subject of investigation. a married father of two Send your completed 21 22 crossword entries—along with 23 your full name address and daytime phone number—to 24 25 SUDOKU CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 26 27 28 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 29 30 31 32 6BT SIMPLE 33 34 35 5 8 2 7 The winner’s name will be 36 printed next week 643 8 2 95 3 8 7 14 6 37 893 6 4 12 7 5 The editor’s decision is final 6 1 9 1 427 569 3 8 7 58 4 369 2 1
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HAMILL MacMILLAN ANDERSON Peacefully at the Royal Remembering with love, 2nd Anniversary Infirmary, Glasgow, on Peggy, our dear aunt and In loving memory of our dear January 14, 2014, Rose sister, whose birthday occurs son, Danny, who died (Marie) Hamill, aged 85 on February 1. January 31, 2012. years, beloved wife of Felix Your memory is so precious, Inserted by mum and dad, (Phil), much loved twin sister Your presence missed so brothers and sisters, of the late Jim Feeney, much, brothers-in-law and baby Joel beloved by all her family and You will always be Daniel. friends. remembered, DOCHERTY HORAN McGEE The family wish to thank And loved by all of us. BROWN 18th Anniversary In loving memory of my dear In loving memory of our Fr Tom Kilbride for his Inserted by her loving family. Please remember in your In loving and prayerful mother Bridget Horan, died beloved parents, Joseph, who ministering of the Sacrament prayers my dear husband, memory of our dearest January 30, 1977, and my died February 23, 1977 and of the Sick; the staffs of the his wife, Rose, who died Jan- and our dear dad, Vincent mother, Elizabeth Docherty dear father, James, who died HDU and Ward 62 for their Brown, who died February 4, (McEwan), who died on uary 29, 2010. February 10, 1990; also my care and sensitivity. Thanks RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM 1980. February 2, 1996, Feast of Eternal rest grant unto them, too to the staff of Haydale Eternal rest grant unto him, O the Presentation. dear sister, Bridget McBride, O Lord. Care Home for their particular Lord. May her dear soul rest in the died July 13, 1977. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for care and attention to Rose in Inserted by his loving wife peace of Christ. Treasure my mum Lord, in them. her final years. Our thanks and family. Inserted by Monsignor Henry Your garden of rest, John, Denis, Bridie and all the too to Frs Tollan, Grier and Docherty, and sisters Mary For while on this earth she family. O’Donnell of the Mill Hill COLE Margaret Hall (U.S.A.), was one of the best, Missionaries for their concern 16th Anniversary Kathleen McKay, grandchildren Never selfish, always kind, McGINTY and support. Our special In loving memory of our dear and great-grandchildren. These are the memories 19th Anniversary thanks to Fr Frank O’Rourke, mother, Mary, who died on mum, you left behind. Please pray for the repose of a family friend of long- the soul of George, a dearly February 1, 1998. GARDNER Inserted by her loving standing and our Deacon Sadly missed in every way, loved husband and father, Treasured memories of our daughter Margaret and Kenny McGeachy. Quietly remembered every dear mother and father, Mary who died February 5, 1995. Thanks too to T & R O’Brien son-in-law Neil. Requiescat in Pace. BECKETT day. (Toal) died February 6, 1973; for the funeral arrangements. After pain, peace, Daddy. Of your charity, pray for the Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, Paul died November 7, 1987. Margaret and family. A final thanks to Des McLean, Granny, you watched over us soul of Reverend Father pray for her. Through the mists of time the organist and to everyone when we were small, Anthony Beckett, who died on From sons Michael and they will never be forgotten. MacKINNON who helped in celebrating 18th Anniversary February 4, 1985. James. Inserted by the family. Watch over us now as we Rose’s life. In loving memory of a dear On whose soul, sweet Jesus, Our Lady of Lourdes and St grow tall. Holy Mass will be offered for mother and grandmother, have mercy. Bernadette, pray for her. Goodnight granny. all. Mary, died February 3, 1996. You are forever in our Niece Margaret. Liam, Bridie, Neil and On whose soul sweet Jesus, thoughts and prayers. Stephen. have mercy. MacMILLAN Inserted by his loving family. Suddenly on November 16, CONNAUGHTON Forever in our hearts. 2013, Sandra MacMillan, ILLSTON Sadly missed by Willie, Sheila BURNS 10th Anniversary devoted mother of Charlotte 2nd Anniversary and family. Fr. John (J.J.) Please pray for the repose of and Ailean, a much loved Of your charity please pray 9th Anniversary – February 4, the soul of Terry Connaughton daughter, sister, sister-in-law for the repose of the soul of 2014. who died on February 3, MacLEOD and aunt. May she rest in SUSAN, who died February In loving memory of our dear Always remembered in my 2004. peace. mother and grandmother, thoughts and prayers. “We have loved her in life, let 4, 2012. Loving daughter of The Sacrifice of the Holy Effie, died February 3, 1994. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us not forget her in death” – Jean and Bernard. Mass will be offered for the Also remembering our dear him. St Ambrose. HANIGAN May she rest in peace. intentions of all. Pray for the soul of Constable father and grandfather, John, Inserted by Janet. (Alness) Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Inserted by friends Rosemary The family wish to thank Fr William Joseph Hanigan, died who died October 1, 2007. her. and Brendan. Ross Crichton and Fr Michael May she rest in peace. at Stornoway, February 6, R.I.P. MacDonald for the beautiful Noreen. 1976. Fois shoirruidh thoir dhibh A Requiem Mass and Spiritual Billy’s dad, Peter John MacDONALD Thighearna, Fondest memories of Donald, comfort. Grateful thanks to Fr CONNOLLY Hanigan, died November 7, Agus solus nach dibir Donald MacKay for Spiritual “Love is” Bernard Joseph 1989. dear brother, brother-in-law dearrsadh oirre. comfort. Special thanks to all Connolly, who died February Inserted by Rita and family. and uncle, who died February Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for those who visited, 1, 2003. 6, 2011. them. telephoned, sent letters, Rest in peace. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Our Lady, Star of the Sea, cards, flowers, food and Inserted by his devoted wife him. pray for them. baking, and all those that Irene. From Morag, Ronald and Inserted by the family at came to pay their last family, Eriskay. home and away. respects at the graveside. Special thanks to Angus MacLEOD CORRY MacEACHEN MacPhee and assistants for 22nd Anniversary In loving memory of our dear KEEGAN 5th Anniversary careful handling of funeral 15th Anniversary of Reverend In loving memory of my dear aunt and grand-aunt, Kate In loving memory of Duncan, arrangements. Father James J. Keegan, husband, dear father of the Effie, died on February 14, Grateful thanks to Catriona retired Parish Priest of St family, Jimmy Corry, who died loving husband, dear dad, 1988. R.I.P. Garbutt (organist) and Willie Patrick’s, Shieldmuir, who February 1, 1992. brother and uncle, who died Eternal rest grant unto her, O Bauld (altar service). Grateful died February 3, 1999. In the shelter of Thy Sacred February 2, 2009. R.I.P. Lord, thanks to Donald Archie Eternal rest grant unto him, O Heart, HUGHES Treasured forever are And let perpetual light shine Cherished memories of our MacAulay and John Lord. Dear Jesus, may he rest, memories of you, today, upon her. daughter and sister, Natalie, MacDonald for car parking Inserted by the family in We miss him much, but still tomorrow and all life through. Inserted by Donald, Mary arrangements. Grateful died February 4, 2005. Flora and family, Bruernish, Ireland and friends in we know, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for thanks to Stepping Stone Scotland. Thy Holy will is best. Down here we mourn but not Barra. Restaurant and staff at Am in vain, him. Inserted by his loving wife Sacred Heart of Jesus have Paipear for Orders of Service. Agnes and family. For up in Heaven we will McLAREN mercy. Our warm and heartfelt 25th Anniversary meet again. Inserted by Angusina and thanks to the community for In loving memory of our dear Love Mum, Dad, Marc, Ryan. To place an xxx family at home and away. all help and support. brother and uncle, Reverend DAILEY The MacMillan family, Father John McLaren, who 1st Anniversary intimation Creagorry, Benbecula. died February 1, 1989. Cherished memories of Place Your Intimation O you whom I have loved so Frank, a loving husband and Announcing, Remembering, much on earth, pray for me adored Dad and Papa, who Call: 0141 Thanking Births, Marriages, Deaths,Anniversaries and live in such a manner died on January 30, 2013. that we may be reunited for- Remembered with love, today 241 6106 ever in a Blessed Eternity. and forever. Requiescat in Pace. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray To place a Family Announcement Contact Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 Jim and family. for him. FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS
MacNEIL MAYS RELIGIOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THANKSGIVING O ST. MARTHA, I resort to 40th Anniversary 25th Anniversary thee and to thy petition and In loving memory of our dear In loving memory of our dear faith. I offer up to thee this grandpa, Jonathon MacNeil, father, John, who died Febru- Sr. MARY FELICITAS NOVENA TO ST CLARE light which I shall burn every who died January 31, 1974, ary 5, 1989, and our dear BRADLEY osf Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. also our dear grandma, Mary The Franciscan Sisters of the mother, Margaret Mary, who days with a lighted candle; Comfort me in all my difficul- MacDonald, who died March Immaculate Conception and publication promised. – C.M. 1, 1968. R.I.P. died January 17, 1978. Mrs. Mary Carroll would like ties through the great favour Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for St Martin, pray for them. to thank his Grace thou didst enjoy when Our them. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Saviour lodged in thy , Inserted by the family, them. Bishop Mone, Fr. Neil Don- BLESSED VIRGIN MARY house…I beseech thee to Glasgow. 39 Broompark Road, Wishaw. nachie, Fr. Tommy Hendry you who can find a way when have pity in regard to the and all the priests who con- there is no way, please help favour I ask… I intercede for me. Repeat six times and McMILLAN MacPHEE O’BRIEN celebrated or attended the my family that we may always In loving memory of Agnes 2nd Anniversary In loving memory of my mum, funeral of their dear sister, publication promised. – R.M. be provided for in our neces- (Hynds), who died January Remembering with love Hec- Janette, died February 1, Felicitas. Thank you also to sities. I ask thee, St Martha, tor MacPhee, Liniclate, Ben- 31, 2000. 2010, and my dad, Bill, died relatives, fellow religious, to overcome the dragon becula, a much loved father friends and colleagues and Gone to sleep, our Lord to February 15, 2006. BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, which Thou didst cast at thy and grandfather, who died on former pupils of Our Lady and keep. In my thoughts every day. you who can find a way when feet. One Our Father, three From all of us who love you. February 4, 2012. St. Francis for prayers, there is no way, please help Quietly remembered today Rest in peace. Masses offered and good Hail Mary’s and a lighted can- Your Gus and all our loving and every day. me. Repeat six times and dle every Tuesday and the family. wishes received. publication promised. – J.B. Sacred Heart of Jesus, keep QUEEN Holy Mass has been offered above prayer made known him in Your care. Treasured memories of Frank for all. with the intention of McMILLAN Inserted by all his family. Queen, who died on February spreading devotion to St 14th Anniversary 3, 2010. Dearly loved hus- BRANNIGAN DEAR HEART OF JESUS Martha. Remembering our sister, band of May (Parr) and The mother and family of Fr. Dear Heart of Jesus in the Agnes Hynds, who died Jan- beloved dad of John, Frankie, Joseph would like to express past I have asked you for O DEAR ST JOSEPH OF uary 31, 2000. Alan and Raymond. Much sincere gratitude to Bishop many favours, this time I ask CUPERTINO, who, by your Will those who think of her loved father-in-law of Geral- Joseph Toal, Archbishop Leo you for this special one (men- prayers, did seek from God today, dine, Anne Marie and Jackie Cushley, Bishop Joseph tion favour), take it Dear that you should be asked at A little prayer to Jesus say. Devine, Bishop Stephen and loving grandad of Clare, Heart of Jesus, and place it your examinations the only John, Mary and family. Robson, Bishop Peter Moran, within Your broken heart propositions you knew, pray Amy, Leigh, Sophie, Chloe Fr. Jim Grant, Mgr. Tom and Taylor and great-grandad where your Father sees it, that I too, like you, may suc- McMILLAN Millar, Fr. Raymond Breslin to Mia. then in his merciful eyes it will ceed in the examination for Treasured memories of and the many clergy who “Those we love go no further become Your favour, not which I am preparing. In Agnes Hynds, taken from us participated in his Funeral Mass. mine. Amen. Say for three from us than God, and God is Thanks to all family, friends return I will make you known on January 31, 2000. days, publication promised. very near.” and neighbours for their let- and cause you to be invoked; It does not take this special MALEY ters, cards and flowers which publication promised. day, In loving memory of my dear were very much appreciated. 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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
others, helping others and making life darkest hour will be like the noonday sun. better for others. People like Mother The Word of the Lord CHILDREN’S Theresa and Martin Luther King saints, and people whose names we don’t know but Responsorial Psalm who spend their lives helping others. 112:4-5, 8ab and 9. CROSSWORD 16 We don’t need to be rich, cute, or popular (R) A light rises in the darkness for the upright! to be a star. God tells us we are stars Those who worship you Lord will be so kind because we carry God’s light in us and and merciful and good, that they will be a light 1 2 3 4 5 when we love others and help them we in the dark for otherswho do the right thing. shine with God’s love making the world a Life will go well for those who freely lend and are honest in business. brighter place just like when we turned on 6 7 8 the lights in our dark den. (R) A light rises in the darkness for the upright! They are dependable and not afraid. Activity They will always be remembered and greatly Fifth Sunday of G Prep aration: Make small, badge size, stars praised, because they were kind and freely gave 9 10 Ordinary Time with the word ‘star’ written across them. Make to the poor. copies on gold paper. (R) A light rises in the darkness for the upright! 11 12 G Ma terials: Star badges, scissors, Preparation pens/pencils, small safety pins. Second Reading 13 14 G Crea te a ‘den’ in your classroom with a G Ask the class to cut out several stars. (This I have announced to you knowledge of Christ cruci- large table and thick, heavy, dark blankets. can be done ahead of class if you wish) fied. A reading from the first letter of Paul to the 15 G G Corinthians 2:1-5. Have several torches available. On the front of the stars, ask the class to 16 17 18 G Begin class outside of the clubhouse. Pray write their names. Brothers and sisters, when I came and told you and share the readings. Then invite everyone G On the back of the stars, ask the class to the mystery that God had shared with us, I did- into the den. write or draw what makes them a star—not n’t use big words or try to sound wise. In fact, G Let several students use the torches until their talents but what they do to shine God’s while I was with you, I made up my mind to 19 everyone is settled in the tent. love on the world and to help others. speak only about Jesus Christ, who had been G Pi n the stars on them. nailed to a cross. Reflection and Discussion G Ask the class to think about people they At first, I was weak and trembling with fear. ACROSS I Who are some people you think are know personally who are stars and then make When I talked with you or preached, I didn’t try 1 The winner of the whole tournament (8) ‘stars?’ (Typical answers: singers, star badges for those people. to prove anything by sounding wise. I simply 6 Guide or navigate (5) G actors/actresses, and athletes) Gi ve the class pins to go with these stars let God’s Spirit show His power. That way you 7 In the neighbourhood (5) I What makes them ‘stars?’ (Typical and instruct them to ‘pin’ the badges on their would have faith because of God’s power and 9 Strong-smelling ingredient associated answers: They are cute, talented, popular). star people—carefully. not because of human wisdom. especially with France (6) Prayer The Word of the Lord 10 Cook in a pan (3) TODAY, God is teaching us what it really Alleluia 13 Spider's trap (3) means to be a star and to shine. Most of the Dear God, thank you for shining your light in us. 14 Coming from Spain (7) people we usually think of as ‘stars’ are Please help us to act in ways that show others your John 8:12. 16 Our sun is one (4) popular because of how they look or light and love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. 17 Long, old-fashion tool for cutting wheat (6) perform or a talent they have. I am the light of the world, says the Lord; 19 It holds the things you write with (6-4) These are be good things since God gives First Reading whoever follows me will have the light of life. us those talents but there are even better Your light will shine like the dawn. A reading from (R) Alleluia, alleluia. DOWN ways to become a star. the book of the prophet Isaiah 58:7-10. 2 Turn it for a supply of heated liquid (3,5,3) We are going to turn off all of the The Lord says this: “Share your food with Gospel 3 Celebrations (7) flashlights in our clubhouse and experience everyone who is hungry,and share your home You are the light of the world. A reading from the 4 The capital city of Norway (4) the dark for a few seconds. with the poor and the homeless. Give clothes Holy Gospel according to Matthew 5:13-16. to all in need and don’t turn away your own Jesus said to His disciples: “You are like salt for 5 Chilly (4) Instructions: relatives. everyone on earth. But if salt no longer tastes 8 Small dog bred originally in Wales (5) G If there are younger children who may be “Then your light will shine like the dawning like salt, how can it make food salty? All it is 11 Package (6) afraid of the dark ask them to hold sun and you will quickly heal. Your honesty good for is to be thrown out and walked on. 12 It may be cheddar or gorgonzola, hands with each other. will protect you as you advance, and the glory “You are like light for the whole world. A city perhaps (6) G Ask those who are holding torches to of the Lord will defend you from behind. Then built on top of a hill cannot be hidden, and no one 15 This small bird is said to be the King of turn theirs off and to keep them off you will call for help and the Lord will would light a lamp and put it under a clay pot. A the Birds (4) until you ask them to turn them back on. answer, ‘Here I am!’ lamp is placed on a lamp stand, where it can give 18 Hot drink (3) G Tu rn off all of the torches for a couple of “Don’t oppress others or falsely accuse light to everyone in the house. Make your light seconds. them or say cruel things. Give your food to shine, So that others will see the good that you do LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION G After a few seconds, turn on only your the hungry, and care for the helpless. Then and will praise your Father in Heaven.” one torch. your light will shine in the darkness, and your The Gospel of the Lord ACROSS 1 Cupboard 6 Cheats 7 Nose 8 Tourists 11 Leave Now that I have turned my light back on: 12 Stops 15 Angelina 16 Soap 17 Planet I Who can you see? (You plus those sitting close to you) DOWN I How does having my light on make you 2 Beast 3 Ass 4 Dentist 5 Bus-stop 6 Complains feel? (better, less afraid, more comfortable) 9 Ocean 10 Car 12 Steal 13 Onion 14 Start
Instructions: GAsk one child to turn their light on and The Children’s Liturgy page is published then ask the above questions. one week in advance to allow RE teachers G Ask another child to turn their light on and then again ask the above questions. and those taking the Children’s Liturgy at G Continue turning on torches one by one. weekly Masses to use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment to their We learn today that real stars have a light that shines not just on themselves but on teaching materials
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St Mary’s parish pays tribute to serving deacon of 28 years
ST MARY’S Parish, Inver- for their attendance, Deacon ness, celebrated with long Jacques spoke of the love he serving Deacon Jacques and his late wife, Moira, had Cooke to mark his retirement. received from the parish and Having served as a deacon his heartfelt appreciation for for 28 years, Deacon Jacques the kindness of those who now (above) was joined by many bring him to Mass as he recov- priests from across the diocese ers from a recent accident. as he was honoured with a He requested the prayers of High school and primary pupils learn about life under the sea retirement Mass. the congregation, not only for Celebrated by Bishop Emeri- himself, but also for the return By Dan McGinty slideshow and capturing their imagination with workshop with a school visit to a fish factory. tus Peter Moran, the Mass was of those he had ministered to his accounts of sealife. “The workshops were thoroughly enjoyed attended by Catholics from over the years, who no longer CLOSE to 200 pupils from St Aidan’s Pupils were shown a variety of sealife and by all,” a spokesperson for St Aidan’s High across the Inverness area and come to Mass. High School, Wishaw, were recently learned where in the sea they lived and how School said. “The primary pupils will now beyond as they paid tribute to As the celebration drew to a joined by children from local primary they were caught, before a cookery demon- take part in some follow up work in their Deacon Jacques for his many close, the altar servers were schools as they enjoyed a seafood stration using haddock and smoked mackerel schools and our pupils are going to have the years of service. instructed to bring three bonanza. and the chance to taste a selection of local opportunity to visit a fish processing factory. Bishop Moran spoke of his envelopes lying in the crib, The workshop, run by Seafood Scotland, is seafood and fish. “It was a fabulous day and many thanks dedicated service to the containing donations to be sent aimed at educating young Scots about where Involving both the art and geography depart- go to Sharon McCully, from the home eco- Church, after a distinguished to SCIAF for ‘Goats for seafood comes from, how it reaches our plates ments at St Aidan’s, the workshops were thor- nomics department, for coming up with the career as a chemist at Doun- Africa,’ which were then pre- and why eating seafood is good for us. oughly enjoyed by the schoolchildren, and the idea for the inter-disciplinary project and reay, even recalling Deacon sented to Deacon Jacques, and Among those leading the workshop was primary pupils, among them those from St liaising with Seafood in Scotland and our Jacques’ days as a parishioners following Mass he was joined John Dunn, a marine biologist, who had trav- Brigid’s, Newmains (above), are already look- staff in order to put together the day.” at St Anne’s, Thurso, prior to by his friends and well-wishers elled down from his base in Aberdeen and ing forward to continuing their learning about the his study for the diaconate. as they enjoyed a buffet and spent the day fascinating the pupils with his sea, while St Aidan’s pupils will follow up the I [email protected] Thanking the congregation reception in the church hall.
AN ARTICLE FROM THE SCO ARCHIVES SPOTLIGHT ON .....1960s.....1970s.....1980s.....1990s.....2000s..... The changing future of Scotland’s priesthood
HIS week we delve which is something that 50 level. However, the tone of the back to the year years ago would not have been talk then changed when Abbot 1994, when the main evident,” he said. “Highland Dilworth addressed the ques- topic of discussion in priests meet with their lowland tion of the low numbers of men The Scottish counterparts and vice versa. entering the priesthood and the Catholic Observer was an opti- Scottish priests meet with Irish effects that it was having on the mistic story in which a priest priests. Church, if the Church was feel- Tpredicted that men joining the “Older priests are aware of ing the effect of this at all. priesthood would increase the value of younger priests. “The Church has enormous throughout the decade and Glasgow priests recognise their missionary potential,” he said. beyond into the 2000s. This was Edinburgh contemporaries. “The growth of ecumenism in proclaimed at the first ever Scot- Bishops no longer live in a Scotland will see a greater role tish Priests’Assembly that took world apart.” being played by those who are place at Stirling University. It was stressed by Abbot Dil- not yet actively involved in the The three-day event was con- worth that this was not always the Church at present. The atmos- cluded with a talk from Abbot case. “The atmosphere in the phere of the assembly has been Mark Dilworth of the Benedic- priesthood has changed a great extremely positive and one tine Community in Fort Augus- deal over the years and this has which the Church can seek sol- tus. In his speech, he been no mean feat,” the Abbot ace in… doubts as to the direc- emphasised the importance of added. “Moreover, the effects are tion and strength of the Church the role of the Church in Scot- very evident, especially in the will always surface, but it is land, while also praising the enthusiasm of those who have actually a very positive time for future that the Church has in the attended the assembly.” the Church and all those con- ‘ever changing society.’ He also Abbot Dilworth praised this cerned with the future.” promoted the potential function unity that the Church now had However, as we look back that the congregation has in in Scotland, but he also made from the year 2014, the Church Scotland and the importance of the point that the success of the in Scotland still looks to Parishioners of St Mary’s Church in Coatbridge celebrated with Anne Denny as she marked her 98th renewing spirituality at the Church in Scotland should not increase the number of young birthday. Among those wishing her well was the St Mary’s Faith sharing group RENEW, which Mrs Denny has been a member of since its foundation nearly 30 years ago. She seldom misses a meeting even today, parish level. be measured by numbers but men joining the priesthood. and the group have benefited greater from her wisdom of those three decades “The present Church in Scot- rather the effect that the Church land possesses a great duality is having at parish and diocesan STEPHEN EDWARDSON E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CELEBRATING LIFE 23 Argyll and the Isles says goodbye to a diocesan treasure By Dan McGinty
ARGYLL and the Isles Diocese has honoured diocesan treasurer Roy Maxwell, who retired after serving the diocese for 15 years. Throughout his working life at the dio- cese, Mr Maxwell brought his knowledge and skills to the role. He was thanked on behalf of the diocese by Bishop Joseph Toal, while he was addressing the thanksgiving Mass at St Mary’s Church in Glenfinnan. “At the Glenfinnan Mass I acknowledged Mr Maxwell’s contribution to the diocese over the last 15 years and thanked him for the outstanding service he has given,” Bishop Toal told the SCO. The bishop was speaking as Catholics in the diocese gathered together at St Mary and St Finnan’s Church in Glenfinnan to give thanks for the successful renovations carried out at the church. Among those who played a crucial role in the work was local businessman Angus Mac- Donald, who Bishop Toal also took the opportunity to thank as he praised the work ‘Elf’ respect and seasonal fun of Mr Maxwell. “It would be appropriate for me to acknowledge in a particular way the for students and residents generous support of Angus MacDonald through the Trust Foundation as the major RESIDENTS at Broomfield and planning the children vis- donor,” Bishop Toal said. “We are most Nursing Home in Barmul- ited the nursing home as usual, grateful to him and the other trusts which loch took the chance to but this time brought with them made contributions.” share a day of seasonal fun the musical talents of St Roch’s Though the parish of St Mary and St with the pupils of St Roch’s Vocal Ensemble, who treated Finnan’s were delighted to celebrate the lat- Secondary School, Glasgow. the residents to renditions est stage of the renovations, the work con- The St Roch’s pupils have of their favourite Christmas tinues, with the parish requiring to raise a been regular visitors to the resi- carols. further £100,000 to complete the work dents. They started out cleaning Among them was Gary renewing and restoring the celebrated Pugin the garden to improve the living Espener, pictured with resident church. which the local Catholic community and the Roy Maxwell outside St Mary and St Finnan’s environment and continued com- John Murray, who was a faith- Church, Glenfinnan PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN Speaking during the thanksgiving Mass many visitors to these parts continue to hon- ing to spend time with their new- ful servant to the SSVP for 63 Bishop Toal said of the work: “The purpose our the Christian faith and celebrate the found friends. They took the years and maintains his connec- of this renovation is not only to preserve the ancient rites of the church as they have come Himself and His apostles.” chance to share in some of the tion to the society to this day building but also to make sure it will con- down to us through the centuries in the liv- residents’ festive celebrations. through the visits of the young tinue to be a fitting place of worship, in ing tradition from the teaching of the Lord I [email protected] After months of hard work people from St Roch’s.
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Honour for long-serving Renfrewshire teacher
IT WAS a special celebra- taught she was presented with a up a post at St James’ Primary tion for one parishioners of Papal Blessing in her home School in Paisley. St Charles’ Church in Pais- parish. After three years there she The presentation was made returned to her first school in ley as she was honoured for Parishioners of St Gregory’s Church, Kelvindale, gathered together with the parish clergy as they presented her services to Catholic edu- during Mass by Fr Stephen Renfrew, where she remained St Margaret of Scotland Hospice with a cheque. Parish priest Fr Allan Cameron was joined by the Rev Jim cation in Renfrewshire. Baillie, and honoured the work until 2013. Dean as the parish presented Clare Murphy of the hospice with a cheque for £5259, raised by the annual For nearly 40 years Kathleen done by Mrs Gallagher in her Throughout her 39 years parish fun run in August. The event now forms an important part of St Gregory’s calendar, and provides an Gallagher has worked in career. teaching, she continued her excellent opportunity for the parish to raise money for the charities it supports. Once the money was col- Catholic primary schools in She began teaching at St studies, becoming a chartered lected and ready to be donated to the hospice, the parishioners were delighted to welcome Ms Murphy to St Renfrewshire, and in recogni- James’ Primary School in Ren- teacher in July 2006 and gain- Gregory’s to be presented with the cheque tion of the dutiful service she frew in 1974, and remained ing a Master of Education in has given to the pupils she has there until 1977, when she took November of the same year. E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] 24 EVANGELII GAUDIUM SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2014 Coming together in Faith, hope, joy and celebration DR HARRY SCHNITKER’S series on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii EVANGELII GAUDIUM Gaudium, looks at one of the document’s key concepts, that of community
N THE ongoing exploration of Pope Fran- country since the late 12th and early 13th century. could have cost them their lives. The Holy Father cis’s exhortation, today our attention turns to In Greek, paroika refers to the ‘dwelling place of also makes it quite clear that he sees this effort not as another of its key concepts: community. The the priest.’ This reveals another element of the that of the solitary missionary giant, but of commu- notion of community is central to Catholi- Catholic sense of community, namely ‘family.’The nities: “The Church which ‘goes forth’ is a commu- cism, both theologically and in practical earliest Church regarded the Christian community nity of missionary disciples.” (Evangelii Gaudium, terms, and it is little wonder that it is mentioned no as a family centred around a ‘father,’ the priest. Chapter I, 24) This may be expressed in the support fewer than 40 times in Evangelii Gaudium. The However, such a spiritual family may also exist of a parish for an overseas missionary or missionary highI incidence of the concept in the text is very sig- outwith parishes, as, for example, in religious com- organisation, but can equally express itself in the nificant. Pope Francis is clearly aware that the very munities, or in chaplaincies. combined effort to teach our children the Faith in our notion of community has been under pressure for The ‘exterior’ Church, for Congar, was the face schools, or even, if I may be immodest, in con- many decades. of the Church as represented to the world. This is tributing to Catholic papers! In Britain, our political life is still shaped by Mar- the Church of social action, visible even to those garet Thatcher’s infamous ‘there is no such thing as for whom the notion of a ‘spiritual family’or of the he Pope still regards the parish as central to society,’Elsewhere, community, for society is but a Body of Christ has little or no meaning. This is the our missionary community, but also regards it large-scale manifestation of community, is also ‘human’ Church, the part that is often fallible, but as being ‘flexible,’ without quite explaining under great pressure. I was told by one of my Niger- that also may express itself in the most astounding Twhat he means by this. Perhaps the example of the ian post-graduate students that rural Nigeria, and, acts of charity. It is this aspect of the Church com- let anyone eat or drink of your Eucharist except traditional triangle ‘school, parish, family’illustrates indeed, rural Africa, is experiencing a collapse of munity that is most visible during mission, that those who have been Baptised in the name of the his ‘flexibility,’ but one senses he goes beyond this. community as the young leave for the mega-cities. great goal of the exhortation, but it cannot live Lord.” The community was one of the Baptised, as Possibly he just leaves this to our imagination. What The same is true all over the ‘developing’ world. without the spiritual aspect. it is now. A little further we read: “Remember, he is far more clear about is the right of everyone to In urban areas, community is a less concrete As our secular communities have declined, so, Lord, your Church and deliver her from all evil. belong to our Catholic communities, regardless of notion, and in many cities and towns it has been in many parts of the developed world, have our Perfect her in your love; and, once she has been their past. He is particularly pronounced on what he eroded severely by radically-changing work pat- spiritual communities. Sometimes this has left sanctified, gather her together from the four winds calls ‘the door of Baptism,’ (above right) through terns, the all-conquering car, and the breakdown in nothing but the ‘exterior’Church, what Pope Emer- into the kingdom which you have prepared for her. which one becomes part of the community, in much many areas of the nuclear family. As many com- itus Benedict XVI referred to as ‘just another For power and glory are yours for ever.” The words the same way as the author of The Didache saw it mentators have noted, this has left society without NGO.’ To Pope Francis, the decline of our sense of are familiar, but what matters is the notion that some three decades into the Post-Apostolic area. a reservoir of those willing or able to give time and community, and the challenges the community those who are baptised together make the Church. The Holy Father argues powerfully that our energy for the common good. Indeed, many ques- faces, are of critical importance. And so ‘commu- In The Didache, this is a closed community, ‘door’ should be open, and that: “The Eucharist, tion if that concept still has any life left in it. nity’ is one of the key notions addressed by the although we know just how filled with missionary although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not Pope in the exhortation, and, tellingly, the one zeal the early Church was. Pope Francis, in his a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and ommunity’ has a raft of different, com- largely ignored by the media so far. exhortation, makes it clear what he believes to be nourishment for the weak.” (Evangelii Gaudium, plementary meanings in Catholicism. To one of the main functions of the baptised commu- Chapter I, V, 47) This appears to argue for a more examine a few essential ones, we can do o let us turn to the notion of ‘community’ in nity: “Each Christian and every community must widespread access to the Eucharist, although it is worse‘C than follow Yves Congar, and distinguish the exhortation: what is the Holy Father try- discern the path that the Lord points out, but all of clear that the bishops who will gather later this year between the ‘interior’ and ‘exterior’ Church. With ing to tell us about his vision for community us are asked to obey his call to go forth from our are going to discuss this more fully. For Pope Fran- the interior Church, Congar referred to the Church Slife? He begins with reminding us about the ‘spiri- own comfort zone in order to reach all the ‘periph- cis, though, what matters is openness, for through of the Liturgy, the theological Church of the Body tual community’: “The Faithful who regularly take eries’ in need of the light of the Gospel.” (Evan- that alone are we able to be missionary. “If some- of Christ. Now this necessarily exists within com- part in community worship and gather on the gelii Gaudium, Chapter I, 20) Coming to the point thing should rightly disturb us and trouble our con- munity, a community many theologians refer to as Lord’s day to be nourished by His Word and by the quickly, he adds: “The Gospel joy which enlivens sciences, it is the fact that so many of our brothers ‘spiritual’ as opposed to ‘human.’ We are talking bread of eternal life.” (Evangelii Gaudium, Intro- the community of disciples is a missionary joy. The and sisters are living without the strength, light and here of the body of the Faithful, united together in duction, III, 15) This forms the basis of the Church, seventy-two disciples felt it as they returned from consolation born of friendship with Jesus Christ, their worship of God. This body may be huge, as in of the Body of God. The Pope places the Eucharist, their mission.” (cf Luke 10:17) without a community of faith to support them, the billion-plus Catholics world-wide, or tiny, for the great mystery of Christ amongst us in Bread Making the link to the early Church, Pope Fran- without meaning and a goal in life.” (Evangelii ‘where there are two or more gathered in my name, and Wine, at the heart of community. cis obviously wishes to rekindle the sense of joy that Gaudium, Chapter I, V, 49) The visible, the exter- there I am,’ Christ said. (Matthew 18:20) This, of course, has always been so. We read in came with the revelation of hope at this time, a joy nal Church should be ready to give access to all, so Most commonly, this ‘spiritual’ community the earliest of non-Biblical texts, The Didache, which was such that the early followers of Christ that all may become Members of the Body, part of comes together visually in the parish, known in our composed around 125 AD, the injunction: “Do not could not keep it to themselves, even though this the Church’s mystical, internal life. Genuine sanctity, piety, orthodoxy, loyalty and wholeness
EXTERNAL appearances can sent him to a psychologist who and orthodoxy, just as narrow your blood. Real sanctity attracts doxy makes you want to embrace easily fool us, and often do. told the young man that he was sectarianism forever presents itself and radiates life; it doesn’t uncon- the whole world, rigidity makes That’s true in every area of Fr Ronald on the edges of a clinical depres- as fierce loyalty, and repressed sciously beg you to play the you fearful and petty; genuine loy- human life, and religion is no sion and that he would be well- sexuality and denial of one’s com- Good Samaritan to cheer it up. alty has you standing up for your exception. Rolheiser advised to leave the seminary, at plexity, especially one’s sexual We see this, for example, in loved ones, narrow sectarianism Some years ago, I lived in a least for a while. The young man complexity, take on the guise of Mother Teresa. As we now know makes you a bigot; genuine whole- seminary for nearly two years did leave seminary, eventually wholeness and stability. Depres- from her diaries, she spent the ness has already faced the dark with a young seminarian who, by mouth. He did all the right things. regained his health, and is today a sion, sentimentality, fearfulness, last 60 years of her life in a deep, chaos of your human and sexual all outward appearances, But none of us living with him man who brings a robust energy rigidity, sectarianism, repression, painful dark night of the soul. complexity, repression and denial appeared to be the ideal candidate confused him with a saint. He into a room. and denial like to hide behind During the last 60 years of her make you huddle in fear before for priesthood and ministry. was a sincere young man but not This is not an uncommon exam- nobler things. life she was struggling interiorly those dark corners. Intelligent, conscientious, prayer- a particularly happy one. Why ple. One of the struggles we I say this sympathetically. for consolation, yet everything There’s a double challenge in ful, strongly committed to his not? Because, while externally perennially face with religious None of us are free from these about her radiated the opposite. this: First, as this pertains to our studies, and with a deep concern he was doing everything right, discernment is that it’s easy to struggles. But, with that being She filled a room with energy. own lives, we must be more honest for the poor, he seemed above the what radiated from his person mistake depression for sanctity, confessed, we shouldn’t be fooled She lit up a room like a powerful and courageous in facing our own more mundane and secular was not life but depression. His sentimentality for piety, rigidity by false sanctity. Depression, sen- light bulb. She wasn’t just doing chaos and recognise our perpetual concerns of his peers. He wasn’t entry into a room had the effect for orthodoxy, narrow sectarian- timentality, fearfulness, narrow- all the right things; she was radi- propensity to disguise our weak- interested in drinking beer, argu- of draining some energy from the ism for loyalty, repressed sexuality ness, rigidity, and repression ating a life-giving energy. nesses as virtues. Second, we need, ing football, gossiping, making room. He was doing everything for wholeness, and denial of one’s drain the energy from a room. And that is how, in the end, we as the poet, William Stafford, puts small talk, or wasting time with right, but his energy wasn’t right. complexity for stability. Depres- Real sanctity, piety, orthodoxy, need to discern genuine sanctity, it, to make sure that we are not fol- the other seminarians. While The other seminarians, for all sion can look like sanctity because loyalty, wholeness, and stability genuine piety, genuine orthodoxy, lowing the wrong star home. these other things were going on, their mundane interests, were per- the person within its grip will bring energy into a room and genuine loyalty, and genuine he was normally found in either ceptive and good-hearted enough appear to be free from the normal doesn’t make you swallow hard wholeness from their false guises. I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic the chapel, the library, or at this to recognise that he needed help urges that come from our more and feel guilty because your own Genuine sanctity brings energy into priest and member of the desk, busy about more serious and would play the Good Samari- earthy passions. Sentimentality blood is filled with a more robust a room, depression drains it from a Missionary Oblates of Mary things. Moreover, he was always tan, taking turns sitting beside invariably gravitates towards piety energy. The presence of real sanc- room; genuine piety, like a beauti- Immaculate. He is president of the courteous and polite to a fault, no him at table, hoping to cheer him and dresses itself as devotion. tity sets you free and gives you ful icon, attracts you, sentimentality Oblate School of Theology in San harsh words, bitter slang, or sala- up a little. The seminary rector Rigidity invariably cloaks itself as permission to feel good about makes you uncomfortable, wanting Antonio, Texas. Visit his website cious jokes issued from his too recognised a problem and an overzealous concern for truth your humanity, no matter how red to shield your eyes; genuine ortho- at: www.ronrolheiser.com WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK