Prudence chosen pope noted by Vatican observers
United Methodist Bishop William Cannon says the new pope proved strength under hardship and may open doors to evangelism in communist nations. Cardinal Basil Hume recalled a tale of a prudent leader guiding a church through competing values while not denying credentials in facing atheistic regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Hume
England
Karol Wojtyla
Poland
Vatican
United Methodist
William R. Cannon
Atlanta
John Paul II
Former Pecos editor named Presbyterian News Service director
Mary Carpenter of Big Spring Texas a 24 year newspaper veteran was elected director of Presbyterian News Service by the PCUS Mission Board Division of Central Support Services. She previously led or reported for the Big Spring Herald Andrews County News and Pecos Independent, earning 15 awards in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Presbyterian Church
U.S
Mary Carpenter
Big Spring
Texas
Pcus Mission Board
Central Support Services
Presbyterian News Service
Carpenter
Big Spring Herald
Andrews County
Pecos
Mercedes
The
Texas Col
Answering Life Questions by Peale and Peale
A reader asks why tragedy is described as “it was to be” and how to cope using faith. Dr Peale explains accidents are not fate, encourages acceptance and growth, and offers a free booklet. The column also covers weight loss, marriage strain, and a Solzhenitsyn quote on moral standards shaping society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawling
DR. Peale
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Harvard
Community Public Service Company
Pilgrimage to Shrine Mass at Sunland Park
A pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ the King atop Sierra de Cristo Rey is planned for October 29 at Sunland Park New Mexico. The Most Rev Patrick F Flores Bishop of El Paso will be principal celebrant for a 2 pm Mass at the shrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunland Park
EL Paso
Sierra de Cristo Rey
N.M
Christ the King
San Jose de Cristo Rey
Patrick F. Flores
Cristo Rey
United Methodist Activities List at First Church
First United Methodist Church urges clock change this weekend with 9 45 a m school in session Sunday 29 worship at 10 55 a m vespers time unclear Monday 30 sub district meeting Pecos 7 30 p m United Methodist Women Fifth Tuesday Luncheon Tuesday 31 noon nursery provided All women invited with covered dish Prayer and Share Group meets Nov 1 9 a m at Mrs Clarks 1503 Iowa Library workshop 1 30 3 30 p m Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
United Methodist
Pecos
Don Clarks
Iowa
Priest on the Air Aims to Reach Homebound Seniors
Albany AP Father Angelus Netzer, a 54 year old Franciscan priest at Siena College in Rensselaer, hosts a weekday 8 to 10 a.m. show on the campus FM station for housebound seniors, mixing nostalgia music and commentary. He dreams of expanding to AM and nationwide network reach to aid lonely listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, N.Y
Angelus Netzer
Rensselaer
Albany
Father Angelus
Siena College
Carlton Carroll
Troy
Carroll
Siena
Amos
Andy
America Foundation For the Blind
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
New York
Rennselaer
Shutins
Missionaries in 111 Countries Active Worldwide
Catholic missionaries from the United States serve in 111 countries worldwide including Russia and Brazil. One priest serves in Russia while 469 priests, brothers, and sisters minister in Brazil. The report coincides with Mission Sunday on October 22 and cites urgent Church work per Bishop Patrick Flores of El Paso. Deacons Vince Ascherl and John Paddenburg led Mission Sunday activities in the El Paso Diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clude
el Paso
United States
Russia
Brazil
Catholic Mission Council
Washington
Patrick F. Flores
Diocese of
Vince Ascherl
John Paddenburg
St. Raphael Parish
West Park Baptist Church revival planned in Mississippi preacher
West Park Baptist Church announces a revival starting Sunday morning October 29 with Rev. Don Savell of Forest Mississippi preaching. Pastor Bob Milligan says the young preacher loves the Lord and preaches the old fashioned gospel. Services run through Friday November 3 with 11 am Sunday service and 7 30 pm each evening. Prayer meetings and choir practice at 7 pm. Nursery for under threes provided. Members invite all to join in worship and Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park Baptist Church
Don Savell
Forest
Missisissippi
Bob Milligan
West Park
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William P. Lamkin
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Ruth Stafford Peale
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