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Show Catholic Parishes Receive Aid of 26 Legionnaires HOLLADAY They've given up their v section time arid have traveled from as far away as Ireland to minister to the and fallen-awa- y Catholics They are members of the Legion of St Mary and have come, mainly from California, to work with local in parishes bringing the un- churched and those who have ' fallen away from the Catholic Church back into the folds of the diocese. Some of the 2? legionnaires returned this year for the fifth visit to Salt Lake City, spending a week at Saints P ter and Paul Parish in West Valley City and a week at St Vincents Parish in Holladay. The Legionnaires visited with contacts in the region surrounding the parishes to share fellowship and build community ties, according to the Rev William Ryan, Stockton, Calif , who serves as chaplain for the legionnaires. The week the group visited Saints Peter and Paul parish, they made 1,200 contacts, keeping them busy most of the day. In fact, some legionnaires have jokingly called Father Ryan a "slave driver and the Rt. Rev. Mark L. Benvegnu, rector of St. Vincents, told the legionnaires in the spirit of fun to go on strike like the National Football League players and at that time the Locomotive Engineers. Response Tremendous The legionnaires spent mornings, afternoons and some evenings out in the field and have found the response "tremendous, said Eddie Hartley who came from Washford, Ireland, for the third year in a row. Speaking m a soft Irish brouge, he remarked on the friendliness of the people of Salt Lake City and noted he sensed a feeling of high moral values among the people of all Salt Lake no matter what their denomination. Father Ryan agreed with Mr. Hartley's assessment of the area, saying the legionnaires have been received with friendship everywhere they went. Carlos and Marguerite Valdes remarked they had rarely been greeted with gruff answers and have even had people who were not interested in learning about Catholicism wish us luck. In fact, Mrs. Valdes, who distributes rosaries and religious medals to those who accept them, told of one lad who ran young after the couple to thank them for the medal. The legionnaires message is to spread the good newrs (the Gospel) to anyone who will listen, the Valdes point out. Members of Our Lady of Peace Church in Santa Clara, Calif., the couple works as legionnaires within their own parish, and since they are retired, they can devote most of their time to the work. It gives us a feeling of satisfaction to tell the good news and be a witness to what God has done in our lives, Mr. Valdes emphasizes. abc aribniu Mr. Hartley, who called his annual visit to Salt Lake a working vacation, called it a pleasure. In addition to sharing the gospel with others, Mr. Hartley described the missionary activity as being a of his own, spiritual exercise, where his spirituality grows as he contacts other souls. But the legionnaires dont press themselves on anyone unwilling to listen Mr. Hartley points out, We respect the point of view of others, and he said the legionnaires have learned theories they had never thought of before Father Ryan agrees, saying the legionnaires have the utmost respect for peoples freedom in their decisions in regards to religion. Father Ryan, who finds the unchurched and fallen away members everywhere, believes that often people have lost interest in church because theyve been poorly instructed in the faith as children, never having made it beyond elemenatary catechism courses Others do the bare minimum as far as church participation is concerned. For those who may not realize what the church teaches, the legionnaires explain the basic doctrine including what is meant by the Holy Trinity; that Jesus, born of the virgin Mary was both God and man, and that mankind has the possibility of achieving everlasting life wih God, because Jesus redeemed the human race by his crucifixion. While in Salt Lake, they distributed a pamphlet written by the Rt. Rev. William H. McDougall of the Diocese of Salt Lake, which explains not only the churchs doctrine, but the roots of Christianity, the sacraments, prayers and the visible church. Fallen-Awa- y Catholics Father Ryan points out that many of the Catholics who have fallen away from the church just need someone to reach out and tell them they are wanted in the church and he knows of people who have returned to church after a visit by the legionnaires. He believes the goal of the group is to reach out to those who have been alienated or discouraged by the church. In a real sense, I hope our visits will build stronger ties among our people, the father said, adding he hopes they acquire a sense of belonging. Father Ryan pointed out that once people in the area learn the legionnaires are representing the Catholic Church, they have a great regard for us as individuals and representatives of the church. Msgr. Benvegnu believes a visit from the legionnaires is good for the visitors because, it gives them a chance to recharge their batteries before returning to their own In addition, he said, it parishes. brings about renewed activity" among St. Vincent's Legion members who make visitations to the sick or confined of the parish as well as those in rest homes and at the Utah State Prison Church to Mark 25th weekend of planned sbyterian Church, is PreVine, celebrating for Cottonwood 1580 E. South) as the congregation marks its 25th anniversary. (6000 The church had its beginnings in 1957 with 35 charter members buildmg on meeting in a Highland Drive. Today, nine of the original charter members remain as part of the congregation and other charter members will return to Cottonwood for the weekend celebration With financial and moral support from other Presbyterian churches in the area. Cottonwood began construction on the first building on Vine Street in 1958. Since then the church has added a sanctuary, classrooms, a gymnasium and kitchen. Membership as grown from 18 families to 2b0 families, with a total one-roo- o oer The church also supports foreign mission projects and a worldwide relief program administered by the United Presbyterian Church. Returning for the celebration are Cottonwoods previous pastors, the Rev. R. David Steele, Hawaii; the Rev. Frank R. Marshall, California; and the Rev. Arthur C. Johnson, Washington. Pastors currently serving the congregation are the Rev. Ernest Freund and the Rev. Richard Davis. A banquet is planned for Saturday at 6 p m at the Hotel Utah. Communion services are planned for Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with all pastors participating A reception is scheduled at 2:30 pm. in the social hall The community is invited to share in Cottonwoods 25th anniver- 600. CHURCH OF CHRIST Mm(i Mi SUNDAY MORNING - a.m a.m. LEW HANCOCK. Service to Note Congregations of the Christian Reformed Church throughout Utah will join with congregations throughout America in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the denomination in North America The denomination traces its beginnings to western Michigan, where, in 1857 it began with lieliev-er- s whose background was in the Reformed Chur 'h of the Netherlands The Utah congregations were begun in the 1950s They will meet in a combined service of praise and thanksgiving Sunday at 6 p m at the First Christian Reformed Church, 8J0 E. 900 South, which is celebrating its 25th anmverary. The services are open to all members and friends of the denomination. Refreshments will be served after the service. Saturday Morning, October 2, 1982 ' I Section II i! School Sets Festivities The James E. Cugnif Memorial School, 2335 Redondo Ave. (2015 South), will celebrate its 25th an- T Randy Timothy and Jerrie Marty break from making plans for nbune Staff Photo By Paul Fraughtun open house at The Vine, a Chris-tak- e tian bookstore and lending library. I two-stor- y gymnasium-auditorium-cafeteri- Christian Store Celebrates By Melinda Sowerby Tribune Church Editor KEARNS So the public library doesnt have that particular Christian publication youve been wanting to read and you cant afford to buy it? What do you do? Check with The Vine, 4140 W. 5415 South. The Vine is a Christian bookstore and a lending library. With the exception of the stores Bibles, every publication in the store is available for loan and, if a need exists, the owners will even give the books away. The Vine has been open a year, and an anniversary celebration will be held Saturday to witness that Gods might is more powerful than the word," explains Jerrie Marty, one of the five owners of the corporation. She explained when the store opened, the owners took a lot of flak from people who said they would not make it through the first year. Besides Ms. Marty, other owners are Randy Timothy, Richard and Wendy Metzger and Jackie Enman. In addition, two people (Greg Moody and Chris Vanstavereni work on a volunteer basis. None of the seven take salaries from the store, according to Mr. Timothy, who explains any money taken in from book sales goes back into the stores operation. All Books Reviewed The store carries good sound Ms. Marty Christian literature, said. The five owners review ail books that come into the store and discuss them with each other. We throw' away those that are damaging to the walk of the Christian. Ms. Marty said at least two of the five read each book before a decision is made, and the decision to keep the book or not is made by the corporation. Ms. Marty said The Vine wont carry material that isnt biblically based. Besides adult Christian books, the store carries childrens literature because Ms. Marty believes "its important kids are ministered to She said even if a child is raised by good Christian parents, children niversary Saturday, beginning with a Mass at 5 30 p m followed by a social hour in the Media Center and a prime rib dinner in the social center The school, built in memory of J.E. Cosgnff, was begun in 1956. Ground was broken Sept. 24 of that year in the presence of Bishops Duane G. Hunt and Joseph Lennox Federal. The schools plans called school and a for a convent for eight sisters and a devotional chapel. There would also a be a with kitchen, stage, rest rooms and a scout room. Cost of construction was $450,000. The school was dedicated on July 28, 1957. Enrollment the first year was 321 pupils for grades kindergarten to sixth. In 1958, the school was expanded to seventh grade and in 1959 through the eighth grade. By then, there were 455 students, with as many as 50 in some classes. In 1960, the first eighth grade gradua tion was held one-stor- y First Anniversary must torm a personal relationship with Jesus on their own. She believes if children are provided the literature to learn about having that relationship, personal they wouldnt grow up as messed up adults and wouldnt have gone through the hell many Christians have faced before theyve accepted Jesus. Used by Teachers Mr. Timothy agrees, adding that although he had learned about Jesus through most of his life, 1 didnt know that I could know him. He pointed out that some of the childrens books aimed at dealing with problems are checked out by some of the local school teachers. Other materials include cassette tapes. Many people, who just dont have the time to read, can listen to cassettes in car or home players, Ms. Marty said, pointing out that two of their regular customers drive for a living and they listen to the Christian tapes while they're working. The store also provides Bible tracts produced by the Last Days Ministries. The company "doesn't hedge when it comes to telling the word like it is, Ms. Marty said Mr. Timothy jokes that when he gives someone one particular tract, "the next time they come in they ask me not to do them any more favors, he said. The Vine also has a selection of Christian-oriented greeting cards. Most have scriptures as verse, and Mf 300 E 8000 So EARLY , Jxta Aglow Meets Thursday 1 When they applied for the nonprofit corporation status, they received their papers in only five weeks. Ms. Marty considers that a confirnation of what God had in mind for them, because they had been told it would takes months to status. receive the non-prof- it Next the owners found an inex- pensive place to rent, and began operation Oet. 1 with just a few books. As a Christian ministry, those at the bookstore help people who come in hurting. The Salt Lake Evening Aglow will meet Thursday at 7 p m. at 1247 V 1800 South to hear Bernice Wiens, Aglows local prayer chairman Mrs Wiens, who accepted Jesus as a personal savior as a youngster, will share her, tribulations, including a divorce after 12 years of marriage and remarriage after 13 years alone. She said, There is a feeling of anticipation and excitement each day as we (she and her husband) see what God has in store for us and we surrender to him. tHE.V ALLEY ASSEMBLY Sandy 1 WORSHIP Christian Education 1040 a.m. 6:00 p.m. EVENING PRAISE Ayers, Pastor Robert Cashatt, Youth Pastor E i(A" tM ..PY 8.00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. WED. FAMILY SERV. James A large number of alumni are expected to attend the celebration. Cost of dinner and the social liuui is $17 50 per person or $12 50 for dinner alone. ORSHIP, IN WORSHIP MORNING Opened Oct. 1965, children of St VinParish attended Cosgnff School in great numbers and parents organized bus transportation Until cents MTN. VIEW CHRISTIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL r those cards without scriptures refer to God in some way. The bookstore was a brainchild of Ms. Marty and Ms. Enman who had sold Christian literature through home parties (like Tupperware We saw a huge need parties). outside the homes to put literature into the streets, Ms. Marty said, and the pair prayed for what seemed like forever. At about that same time, Mr. Timothy began praying about getting involved in a ministry and the Metzgers, who had recently moved to Salt Lake City from Portland, Ore., expressed an interest in a Christian bookstore, as they were both avid readers. That was in July of 1981. 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