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o \u Thursday, September 7, 2000 N®4i€®s The Southern Cross, Page 11 September 17 is Catechetical SEPTEMBER 17 CATECHETICAL SUNDAY 2000 Isaiah 50:4-9 • James 2:14-18 • Mark 8:27-35 By Mike Amodei and Dan Mulhall T his September 17, your parish, along with other parishes across the United States, will be celebrating Catechetical Sunday. This year of jubilee also marks the sixty-fifth consecutive year that the Church has so hon ored its catechists. Catechetical Sunday was established in 1935 when the Congregation of the Clergy (the Vatican office responsible for catechesis) decreed: “In order that the minds of Christian people may be directed to religious instruction, let a Catechetical Day be estab lished in each parish, if this has not already been done. On this day, let the Feast of Christian Doctrine be cele brated with as much solemnity as possible.” Some of the earliest Catechetical Sundays were cele brated with vestibule displays of posters, catechetical literature, and materials from the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Sunday sermons were focused on the importance of catechesis. The practice of dioceses using a Sunday in September for Catechetical Day led to the name Catechetical Sunday. Today, parishes usually honor their catechists by hold- Sunday ing a public commissioning ceremony and special blessing at Mass. Following the blessing, parishioners congratulate the catechists for sharing their gift with the Church. Frequently, parishes also schedule some type of public reception or celebration to honor catechists. The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2000, “A Year of Favor: Making All Things New,” is drawn from Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter On the Coming of the Third Millennium (Tertio Millennio Adveniente). The pope’s theme comes from Isaiah 61:2 and from Revelation 21:3-5. It echoes the Church's ongoing cel ebration of the Jubilee Year. Catechetical Sunday allows us to appreciate the favor our catechists have brought to the Church, and to celebrate the significance of their message, the Good News of Jesus Christ. Mike Amodei and Dan Mulhall write for the Department of Education, United States Catholic Conference. Rev. Mr. William Lubinsky dies, Father Michael Lubinsky’s father R ev. Mr. William B. Lubinsky, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Sacramento, California, and the father of Father Michael C. Lubinsky, parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Warner Robins, died August 29 in Citrus Heights, California. Mr. Lubinsky is survived by his wife, Delia, and children, William Peter, Nita, Andrew, Edward and Michael. His son John passed away several years ago. Father Lubinsky celebrated the memorial Mass at Holy Family Church in Citrus Heights on * September 1. Savannah Bishop J. Kevin Boland and Sacramento Auxiliary Bishop Richard Garcia were present for the Mass. What better way to Celebrate the Great Jubilee than by the Pope’s own newspaper, UOsservatore Romano. The Southern Cross offers an easy way to order at a discounted price. UOsservatore Romano is the official publication of the Vatican printed each week in English. By subscribing today, you’ll save $42 off the regular price and you’ll enjoy a full year of exclusive reports about the Holy Father and Jubilee 2000 events, like the Pope’s planned visit to the Holy Land. Receive UOsservatore Romano weekly for $109/yr. This special offer is for readers of Southern Cross and is only valid for orders placed before 3/31/00, so order today. Make your check payable to the Cathedral Foundation and we’ll start your subscription right away Name: _ Address: City: St: Zip: Check enclosed Visa MasterCard Discover Card No.: Exp. date: Signature: UOSSERVATORE ROMANO It’s here It’s time Send this order to: Cathedral Foundation, RO. Box 777, Baltimore, MD 21203 Voice: (410) 547-5324*E-mail: pmedinger@catholicreview.org Rt ‘Msjr.iiitin and l**-' When death strikes, you know friends who understand can see you through. You know we’re always here to help you through those times of mourning. Please call on us any time—day or night. Poteet FUNERAL HOMES In your time of mourning...we care 529 Greene Street (706) 722-7744 3465 Peach Orchard Road (706) 798-8886 Augusta 3686 Wheeler Road (706) 860-0009 2«W K ry Circle, Oslui hi GA 31967 “*~5e>l-867« FAX 06-568-91? E-Mail StAnnc@ao1.com m Reservations are necessary. ■ Registration forms available at all parishes. m Workshop fee of $10 includes dinner on Friday evening. » Please register before September 15th, m Hotel information is available from the St, Anne Church office. Frida* Dinner Sung Evening Prayer Psalms and Liturgy Compline 6:09 - 7:00 7:15 - 7:45 7:45 - 8:45 9:00 Saturday 8:30 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:15 9:15 -10:15 Cottee Morning Prayer Music in the Liturgy of the Word Break 1.0:15 -10:45 10:45 -12:00 Music in the Liturgy of the Eucharist In celebration of the Jubilee Year 2000 and the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Savannah, St. Anne Church presents this special program on Music and Liturgy.