Tlie D en ^ r Cailiolfc R o ister Vol.LXVIll No. 24 June 17,1992 Colorado's Largest Weekly 40 Pages 35 C ents Vietnamese priest to bring dad to Am erica By David Myer Register Staff Father's Day has a special meaning this year for Father Peter Quang of Denver. In 1978, Father Peter Quang saw his father for the last time in Vietnam. Now, 14 years later and with the help of St. Vincent de Paul Parish where Father Quang serves, the priest looks forward to his dad and mother and two sisters arriving by Christmas. When he was only 16-years-old and living in Viet­ nam, his father offered him some advice. “He told me to treat people with compassion and patience,” said Father Quang. “He said that he would be off to war a lot and that 1 was to watch over my family.” Parishioners managed to gather nearly $16,000 needed to sponsor Father Quang’s family, and students of St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School raised $140. “The yoimgest to the oldest helped,” Father Quang said. “I feel very appreciated. I love them very much.” Father Quang entered the minor seminary at age 11. That, in addition to his father being called away to war, gave the two little time to spend together. But the moments they did share. Father Quang remembers well. “Most important, I remember his gentleness," he said. “He never raised his voice. “When I was young, I had a problem with disci­ pline,” Father Quang added. Continued on page 5 Father Peter Quang and his sweet sax. Jam ca B scs/D C R Photo Archbishop calls Catholics to Year of Reconciliation By Charlene Scott gangs, highlight the need in our nation and city for Christianity in the West. Register Staff divine mercy and reconciliation." "Pope John Paul n described the Church's challenge In preparation for the World Youth Day Conference in The archbishop also called for reconciliation "within with stark, surprisingly blimt words; Denver in August, 1993, Archbishop J. Francis Stafford families, among generations, between men and women... Today, we feel the internal exhaustion of our Christian­ has issued a call to the Church in northern Colorado for "I ask the whole Church of Denver to undergo the ity... We live in a period of deChristianization: it appears that a "year of reconciliation by the mercy of God." purifying trial of reconciliation — in family life, in believers are not able to oppose secularization. The archbishop spoke at the June 9 Denver Archdi­ parishes, among ethnic gangs in urban neighborhoods. '"Where did the strength of the primitive Church ocesan Council of Catholic Women (DACCW) con­ "For the light which is called God dissolves all come from and where does the weakness of today's vention at St. Joan of Arc Church in Arvada. darkness," the archbishop stated. Church, in spite of its much greater numerical strength, "Our worid is in desperate need of mercy and reconcilia­ "In my judgement, the central petition of the 'Our come from?"' the p)op)e asked. tion," the archbishop told delegates to the convention. Father' is the one which speaks of mutual forgiveness as Archbishop Stafford foresees for World Youth Day "Conflicts among nations, conflicts over the envi­ the sign of the Father's forgiveness of us," he added. "a vision of pilgrimage and hospitality faithful to our ronment, the recent riots in Los Angeles following The archbishop expressed concern that Pope John history and heritage as a Christian people in the south­ upon the Rodney King verdict, conflicts among urban Paul n has commented on "the internal exhaustion" of western United States. M onteria’s poor have m uch to share page 3 Page 2 — June 17, 1992 — Denver Catholic Register New translations and M II liturgical practice \ The “Lectionary” and the “Roman Missal” cur­ rently are under revision by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and the International Commission on English in the Liturgy. While the completed published editions of the new books are still some years away, changes will be communicated periodically to the dioceses of the United States by means of NCCB decree. Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarezyk, President of the National Conference of Catholic bishops, issued a decree March 25 regarding a new translation of the conclusion to the first and second readings and the LX Gospel at Mass. Approval had been received in Febru­ ary, 1992, from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. “By authority of the National Conference of Catho­ lic bishops, the translation of the versicle “Verbum Domini” as “The word of the Lord” (after a first or second reading) and “The gospel of the Lord” (after a reading from one of the four gospels) is declared to be KNEELING before Father Frank Maroney, whom he ordained June 6 in Denver, is Archbishop J. Francis the approved English translation for use in the liturgy in Stafford. The ordination was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. j.m«.B.c./Dc*photo the dioceses of the United States of America.” The introductory “This is...” is deleted. The assembly’s response remains the same, for the first and O'Connor appointed development director second readings “Thanks be to God,” and for the Gospel “Praise to you. Lord Jesus Christ.” By Colleen Smith Mason am confident that Kevin O'Coimor brings us the leader­ Several reasons aregiven for this new translation and Archbishop J. Francis Stafford has appointed Kevin ship we need in this area." liturgical practice: It will render the translation of the T. O’Connor the new Director of Development for the In terms of long range goals, O’Connor cited plans Latin text into English parallel to the usage in other Archdiocese of Denver. to concentrate on planned giving and major giving. modem languages and will bring the syntax into line In his new position, O’Coimor will oversee the “I’m very excited about being Director of Develop­ with the distribution formula for Communion (i.e., Archbishop’s Catholic Ap­ ment,’’ O’Coimor said. “Fm looking forwtu’d to work­ “The Word of the Lord”; “The Body of Christ”). peal, the annual campaign ing with pastors and parishes with both the ACA and The new translation may be used immediately in that provides funding to the stewardship to help build the Church of Denver.” celebrations of the Eucharist in the Archdiocese of majority of archdiocesan O’Connor added that his role will include more than Denver. It will be published in seasonal Mass participa­ ministries. fund raising. tion aids for the First Sunday of Lent, February 28, Additionally, O ’ Connor He said, “As Director of Development, I will be 1993, on which date the new translation becomes will direct the Archdioc­ raising money for the Archdiocese of Denver, but in mandatory in the dioceses of the United States. esan Development Office’s many ways, the Development Office also is a public From that day forward, no other English version focus on stewardship. relations office. I’m plaiming to contact pastors to may be used. Adequate catechesis should be provided "I agree with our priests improve on relationships and rapport so that everyone for the assembly, for deacons who proclaim the Gospel, that stewardship is the is working together toward common goals.” and for the laity who serve as lectors. greatest challenge which O’Coimor brings to the job a record of interest in Questions regarding this, or any of the revisions we face," said Archbishop Catholic events and promulgation. For the past 10 proposed for the “Lectionary” and “Roman Missal,” may J. Francis Stafford, "and I years, he has been active in the Serra Club of Denver, be directed to the Office of Liturgy at 388-4411, ext. 228. an organization that promotes vocations to the priest­ The Denver Catholic Register hood and Religious life. Having held numerous offices OFFICIAL (USPS 557-020) within Serra Club ofDenver, O’CemnOTis the organization’s ARCHBISHOP'S OFHCE Tb« Most R«v*r*nd J. 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