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by Jim Holman.
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DECEMBER 2001 LETTERS

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In the last paragraph of the story "Until We Get Civil Unions..." (October, 2001), Chris Kehoe said she is amazed that "there are still people today who allow their religious beliefs to influence their religious beliefs to influence their politics." Well, now that explains to me why we disregard "Thou shalt not kill" and go to war!

But the question in my mind that remains is how do we teach our kids the Ten Commandments and right from wrong, when we're not supposed to live accordingly.

Dottye Allen
San Diego


WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?

What should we make of this intention said during the Prayers of the Faithful during Mass at Resurrection Parish a few weeks back? The reader said, "We pray for every Christian denomination, and the safeguarding of their traditions. We pray to the Lord"...

And exactly which "Lord" are you praying to for THAT?!?!? I was too dumbstruck to go up to Fr. Ken Del Priori (the new pastor and 'presider' at the mass) and ask him precisely why the congregation had been asked to pray for the success of the heresy of Indifferentism during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Don't you think they would at least see the slight inconsistency in praying for the safeguarding of Christian traditions which doctrinally, directly deny the very sacrament that we were at that very moment celebrating?!?!?

Who are these people and what have they done with my Church?!?

Patrick Bump
Escondido


DISTURBED BY CHILDREN

Thank you for my recent copy of the September S.D. News Notes. It sure brings back fond memories of living there. Seeing the names of the churches attended, prolife rallies, Knights of Columbus meetings, and the monthly prayers.

About Bishop Brom and Christ the King: when my children were young in the early 1970s, we attened that church and were introduced to liberalism "Baptolic" style (Catholic and Baptist service and music). It seemed a haven for renegades. To hear now of their involvement with homosexuals comes as no surprise.

When we learned of the traditional Mass "allowed" by the bishop at that time, Bishop Maher, with permission given to Fr. Tulio Andreatta, we left, post haste. Msgr. is a very spiritual priest. The Latin Mass is still said at Holy Cross Mausoleum. Not only older people attend, but many younger families with their children. We had active Communion and Confirmation classes. Bishop Brom came for the Confirmation with an aide and seemed visibly disturbed to see all of the children. He was heard to comment on this, which was later confirmed by the print media. Later Msgr. Andreatta was ordered to have the children "register" at their respective parishes, thus closing the program. The parents were not allowed to have their children instructed the traditional way (we used the Baltimore Catechism).

The bishop can lie quiet and back the office of social ministry to "Gays and Lesbians" and not be concerned about the needs of traditional Catholics.

L.C. Lloyd
Largo, Florida


PART OF THE CHOIR TO BEGIN WITH

I read with amusement and a little surprise the article inspired by John Polhamus in your November issue of News Notes [see "Not Just Porcelain Figurines"] and wish to offer the following clarification:

In his enthusiasm for creating interest in his Chorus Breviari, Mr. Polhamus has neglected to mention the fact that he solicited the members of the existing Holy Cross Latin Mass choir for his CB and therefore has choir members who routinely sing it for all of our funeral Masses. And, while he may be a master at teaching Gregorian chant, the Requiem Mass for Msgr. Kraft, including the Dies Irae, which he specifically mentions in his quotes, was sung by the Holy Cross Latin Mass choir, which includes his newly-formed group. The Chorus Breviari did not accompany the choir but was a part of the choir to begin with.

I just thought it was important to set the record straight.

Gloria Ravettino Nussey
Organist, Holy Cross Latin Mass

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