South Texas Catholic (Corpus Christi, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, February 3, 2006 Page: 1 of 24
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Holy Cross co-sponsors MLK march, celebrates Black History Month
Holy Cross Parish, which has a
long history of serving African-
American Catholics in Corpus
Christi, recently co-sponsored the
Martin Luther King, Jr. commemo-
rative rally and march. Now the
parish is geared up for their Black
History Month celebrations which
are open to everyone in the diocese.
In the spirit of Black History
Month, Holy Cross choir, directed
by Marsha Hardeman, will be the
guest choir at the 5:00 p.m. Mass
on Saturday, February 18, at St.
Joseph Parish in Port Aransas.
Msgr. Rory Dean, pastor, will
preside at the Mass, which will
include many gospel music
selections.
The Feast of St. Katherine
Drexel (March 3), who helped
found Holy Cross Parish, will be
celebrated on Sunday, Feb. 26
with a special Jazz Mass at 10
a.m, at Holy Cross Church. The
Mass will be followed by the
Annual Soul Food Dinner in the
Parish Hall. Serving will be from
See HOLY CROSS, page 10
The Jan. 16 Martin Luther King; }r.,
commemorative march, co-
sponsored by Holy Cross Parish.
South Texas Catholic
Diocese of Corpus Christi Vol. 41 No, 3 February 3, 2006
Quick Look,,.
BAA Set for Feb. 11-12
Shining examples of faith,
dedication in San Diego
Story and Photos
By Amelia Eudy
\ yf aterials for the
IV f 2006 Bishop’s
Annual Appeal
collection have been
distributed to par-
ishes and deanery
reps have been sent
for training. This
diocesan-wide
campaign allows all
the faithful to par-
ticipate in the work
of the Church in south Texas.
Read more on pages 3 Sl 11-14
Diocese, Nation Mark Roe v.
Wade Anniversary
You’re Not Alone in Your
Pain and Suffering
T llness and over-
I whelming bur-
dens in life need
not be dealt with
alone. The sacra-
mental life of the
church can bring
healing and com-
fort. As World Day of Prayer for the Sick ap-
proaches, Sister Lou Ella Hickman discusses the
topic and area parishes offer Anointing of the
Sick. Read more on page 10
Some Pig!
\ T ot since Charlotte’s
1 i Web have pigs
been this much fun. On
the Faith & Family page,
read how two local
sisters bonded as they
participated in the
Nueces County Jr.
Livestock Show Jan. lb-
20. Look for additional
coverage of more students who participated in
the show in the Feb. 17 issue of the STC.
Read more on page 15
With a combined 119 years of
volunteer sen,’ice, three outstand-
ing parishioners were recognized at
St. Francis de Paula Church in San
Diego on Sunday January 22. A
fourth parishioner was also
recognized for his example of
overcoming personal obstacles.
All four have a common trait —
they are an inspiration to their
community
Obviously surprised as their
names were announced, J.C. Perez,
J.M. Garcia and Ramona Trejo were
each presented plaques by Bishop
Edmond Carmody and Father
Benito Retortillo at the end of the
Mass.
Father Benito, a Dominican
priest and pastor of St. Francis,
thanked each one for their years of
dedicated service. “Mr. Perez was
celebrating his 50th anniversary and
1 wanted to honor the other two as
well," said Father Benito after the
Mass.
The anniversary Mr. Perez
observed was for half-a- century of
volunteering at the parish bingo,
which brings needed funds to the
parish.
Ramona Trejo, who presently
serves as parish secretary, was not
expecting the honor for her 43
years with the religious program
and said, “I’m ecstatic about it.”
“She’s a very good secretary and a
lovely lady,” Father Benito said of
Trejo. “She’s running the parish!”
J.M. Garcia moved into the
parish from the country when he
was 12-years-old. Now 86, he was
recognized for his years of dedica-
tion to the parish including
T anuary
J 22nd
marked the
33rd
anniver-
sary of the
Roe vs.
Wade
court
decision
that legalized abortion. Parishes around the
diocese joined the rest of the nation in
observance with Masses and rosaries. Many
young people were among those who partici-
Pated* Read more on pages 5 & 6
Award recipients J.C. Perez, J.M. Garcia and Ramona Trejo recieve a
blessing from their pastor Father Benito Retortillo, OP, and Bishop
Carmody.
Aaron Gomez receives his award
from the bishop while his mother
looks on.
working with the altar servers for
26 years.
“Eve been here a long time!” he
said.
Father Benito said the purpose
of the surprise recognition was
not only to thank the steadfast
volunteers, but to call others
forward as well.
“I wanted people to see that they
can help, too. It’s an inspiration for
the young people. They need to
know not to take things for
granted and say T can help, too.’”
Father Benito also presented an
Inspirational Award to 21-year-old
Aaron Gomez, who suffered a
brain injury in a car accident three
years ago and now walks with the
assistance of a walker, and his
parents, David and Aurora, who
have been members of the parish
for three years.
Despite his difficulties in
mobility “(Aaron) comes to
church every Sunday,” Father
Benito said. “He is an inspiration
to me.”
Benedict XVI issues first encyclical of papacy
T n his first encyclical, Pope
L Benedict XVI called for a
deeper understanding of love as a
gift from God to be shared in a
self-sacrificial way both at a
personal and social
A level.
/ Y The pope said
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God is Love
AN ENCVCUCAI FROM BENEDICT XVI
love between couples, often
reduced today to selfish sexual
pleasure, needs to be purified to
include “concern and care for the
other."
Love is also charity, he said,
and the church has an obligation
to help the needy wherever they
are found — but
its primary
motives must
always be
spiritual, never political or
ideological.
The nearly 16,000-word
encyclical, titled “Deus Cantos
Est” (“God Is Love”), was issued
Jan. 25 in seven languages.
Addressed to all Catholics, it was
divided into two sections, one on
the meaning of love in salvation
history, the other on the practice
of love by the church.
Read more on page 17
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