32 ­ The Prince George Citizen ­ Saturday, October 11, 2003 The Emissaries invite you to participate in our Sunday Service. Our services are a means of blessing and inspiration as we affirm our individual and collective spiritual purpose through discourse, meditation and Attunement. We meet at 10am at the Willows Hall, 788 PG Pulp Mill Road. For more information call Gail at 564-3614 RELIGION Mussolini suggested Pope excommunicate Hitler: professor ROME (AP) -- Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini once privately suggested the Vatican consider excommunicating Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, an Italian historian said Saturday, citing a document recently disclosed by the Holy See. Experts were surprised by the document but noted Mussolini's remark came in April 1938, the year before he sealed a wartime alliance with the Nazi leader. Prof. Emma Fattorini pointed out Hitler had annexed Austria shortly before Mussolini's reported remark. The Italian dictator was worried about his own borders, she said. She speculated Mussolini's aim was "to weaken Hitler and have more power himself, to do it in a way that the church would stop Hitler a bit." The Hitler-Mussolini relationship was always ambivalent, she said. "They love each other, they hate each other, they study each other," she said. The Vatican document describes an April 10, 1938, meeting between the go-between from the Holy See to Mussolini, Rev. Pietro Tacchi Venturi, and Pope Pius XI. Tacchi Venturi told the Pope about his private talks with Mussolini three days earlier. The document said Mussolini advised the Vatican envoy "that it would be worthwhile with Hitler to be more forceful, without half-measures; not right away, not immediately, but waiting for the most opportune moment to adopt more forceful measures, for example, excommunication." Hitler was born into a Roman Catholic family but did not practice the faith. It was not clear how the Vatican reacted to Mussolini's suggestion. Fattorini said the Holy See has not released other documents that would help explain the case. Dennis Mack Smith, the author of a Mussolini biography, said the Italian leader often made casual suggestions of this type, reflecting his initial doubts about Hitler. "He's not too keen on him in 1938," said Mack Smith, the author of a Mussolini biography. "Hitler actually asked Mussolini for a formal alliance in the course of 1938 but Mussolini doesn't accept this until 1939. Until then, it's something Hitler wanted but something Mussolini didn't want." "He was trying to keep his distance a bit." In February, the Vatican opened to researchers archives covering its relations with Germany from 1922-39; many other documents are still secret. The Holy See made the 1922-39 documents available years ahead of schedule in a bid to deflect criticism it was silent in the face of the Nazi destruction of European Jewry. A central figure of criticism is Pope Pius XII, who succeeded Pius XI in 1939 and was pontiff throughout the Second World War. The Vatican has strongly defended the actions of the wartime Pope. 419542 5th & Ospika - 564-8737 Pastors: Ed Drewlo Dave Driedger 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 WORSHIP SERVICE "What In The World Is God Doing?" Rev. Murray Derksen, speaking (Children's Program during Worship Service) "Presenting the Prince of Peace to Prince George" 322541 Lakewood Alliance Church SPRUCELAND BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday's Preaching Services 10:45 AM The Believer and His Brethren - James 2 6:30 PM The Rapture According to Galatians & Romans Wednesday 6:30 - WiseGuys Ages 6 - 12 1901 Ogilvie St. Pastor Jeff Hallmark 617-8200 441041 Worship Celebration, Nursery & Preschool & K-Grade 5 programs 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. www.westwoodchurch.bc.ca Anglican bishop disciplined for stand against gay marriage 2658 Ospika Blvd. · 562-3711 Pastors: Mel Fehr, Tim Huebert, Craig Reimer, Cathy Tibbles, Stan Schellenberg & Mike Ray "Be Part Of The Family" "When There is No One Left To Thank" Pastor Craig Reimer by DOUGLAS TODD VANCOUVER (CP) -- Bishop Terry Buckle, the Anglican bishop for the Yukon, is being disciplined by the church for challenging the authority of Vancouver Bishop Michael Ingham, who supports same-sex blessings. In a rare move, Metropolitan David Crawley, the top Anglican in B.C. and the Yukon, announced he has started disciplinary proceedings against Buckle. Without stipulating the punishment, Crawley said it could include suspending Buckle or removing him as bishop. Buckle is "unlawfully" claiming authority to represent 11 Vancouver-area dissident parishes that adamantly oppose same-sex blessings, Crawley said. "Many of us are deeply grieved and embarrassed that a bishop, who has sworn an oath to maintain order in the life of the church, is himself the author of disorder," Crawley said in a statement. Crawley was not available for an interview. Crawley, who is also archbishop for the Kootenays, said both the Canadian House of Bishops and Canada's Council of General Synod, the church's highest national governing bodies, have urged Buckle to withdraw his offer to oversee the disaffected parishes. Buckle, who generally declines media interviews, could not be reached for comment. But Chris Hawley, representing the Vancouver-area's protesting parishes, said Crawley's attempt to punish Buckle "isn't unexpected at all." Crawley informed the Yukon bishop in a private letter in September that he was intending to suspend him, Hawley said in a telephone interview from a conference of conservative Anglicans. Weekend Worship Christian Reformed Church 00207243 This week in religion history Canadian Press A look at some anniversaries in the history of religion for the coming week: Oct. 12: In 451, nearly 600 bishops of the Christian church began meeting in earnest at the Second Ecumenical Council. After several days of debate, the Chalcedonian creed, which affirmed that Christ was both fully divine and human, was adopted. In 1957, following a concert in Sydney, Australia, Little Richard announced he was quitting rock 'n' roll for religion. He entered a religious college in Alabama and was ordained as a minister in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He returned to rock in 1964. Oct. 13: In 1843, B'nai Brith was founded as a Jewish fraternal society in New York City. Oct. 14: In 1644, William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, was born in London. A convert to Quakerism who was often jailed, he was given territory in North America in exchange for a debt. He and several friends settled in Pennsylvania and he planned the city of Philadelphia. In 1841, Queen's College, now Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., obtained a royal charter as a Presbyterian institution of higher learning. In 1964, American civil rights leader Martin Luther King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating a policy of non-violence. Oct. 15: In 1582, the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Catholic countries. As a result 10 days were lost as the calendar jumped from Oct. 4 to Oct. 15. In 1880, after 600 years of construction, the Grand Cathedral in Cologne, Germany was completed. In 1969, Herbert Gray, an MP for Windsor West, became Canada's first Jewish cabinet minister when he was appointed as a minister without portfolio by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. In 1969, Canada and the Vatican established diplomatic relations. Oct. 16: In 1555, in Oxford, England, bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley were burned at the stake for heresy because of their Protestant beliefs. In 1953, a report issued by the Roman Catholic Church in Canada discouraged teenagers from forming steady romantic attachments. In 1978, the College of Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church chose Karol Cardinal Wojtyla to be Pope. Wojtyla, a Pole who became the first non-Italian pope since 1542, took the name John Paul II. In 1992, members of the audience at Madison Square Garden booed Irish singer Sinead O'Connor during an all-star tribute to Bob Dylan. Two weeks earlier, O'Connor had ripped up a picture of the Pope during an appearance on TV's Saturday Night Live. Oct. 18: In 1534, Paul III was elected Pope. He focused on reforming the Church and forbade the previous practice of selling church appointments and spiritual favours. However he was unable to heal the rift of the Reformation. 00441039 357805 WorshipWarms the Heart St. Giles' Presbyterian Church 15th Ave. & Edmonton St. 564-6494 Minister: Rod Ferguson Knox United Church of Canada 1488 - 5th Avenue 564-7822 Rev. Scott Turnbrook 10:00am Worship Childrens Programs · Teen Youth Group Join your journey with ours 20th Ave. & Willow St. 563-2639 CATHOLIC CHURCHES St. George's Ukrainian Church Service will be starting 10AM - September 7/03 Regular service more information to follow. Services at 10:30 am & 4:30pm Pastor Rick Koopmans Back to God Hour: Radio 94.3 FM Sunday 7:30 am Primary Focus: Vision Channels, Sat. 10 pm Evangelical Free Church 4590 5th Ave. 564-5889 Pastor Tom Mulder Pastor Cliff Dietrick - Emeritus Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am with Sunday School during service Tuesday 1:00 pm Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 pm Midweek Prayer Meeting Hymn Singing first Sunday each month, 6:30pm "Let God Be Glorified" 9:00 am "Bible Quest" Interactive Service · Enter · Encounter · Connect · Celebrate 10:30 am Worship Service St. Andrews United Church of Canada 3555 - 5th Ave. 10:00 am Service & Sunday School "The Good Teacher" "40 Days of Purpose" commencing Oct. 5th" Phone for information. · Alpha Course · Bible Study · Children's Worship · Stephen Ministry · Youth Ministry ALL ARE WELCOME "God Provides" Rev: David Wood Inquiries 563-9167 Come and join us . . . SUNDAY CELEBRATION 10:30am at Cedars Christian School Sunday School & Nursery provided 701 N. Nechako Road 562-1138 Church of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Avenue off Highway 16 West (Across from Vanway Firehall) Fr. Jose Joaquin 964-4898 (message) Sunday Masses: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Pastor Charles Claus `Bringing God & People Together' Sunday at 2 pm Tuesday 6:30 PM (Alpha) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Fifth and Harper 564-4522 KELLY ROAD GOSPEL CHAPEL THANKSGIVING CONFERENCE! Sunday - 11AM - 3 PM (Praise & Ministry) 7Pm - The Lord's Supper Monday - 10AM - "Meet the Speakers!" 11AM - Final Session Guest Speaker - Mr. David Redekop Sacred Heart Cathedral 887 Patricia Blvd. 564-5225 Fax: 564-5969 All Welcome 1224 Houston Lane 562-4553 Evangelical Missionary Church Daily Mass 12:10 p.m. only Monday to Friday Meeting Sundays at 11:00 a.m. at the Canfor Theatre on the 9:00 a.m. - Traditional Service 11:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Pastors: Dr. Wayne Hagerman, Senior Pastor Loralyn Lind, Asso. Pastor Rev. Wayne Morgan, Asso. Pastor Dave Callaway Asso. Pastor Rev. Don McLeod, Pastor Emeritus www.firstbaptistpg.bc.ca Dr. Lance Morgan, Pastor Emeritus Saturday Masses 9am and 6pm (Sunday obligation) Sunday Masses 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Confessions: Every Saturday between 4 & 5 p.m. Campus 563-8983 - 563-4876 7046 South Kelly Road Christ Road West Saviour Our 4514 Austin 962-8352 Fr. (Rudy) Manaloto, osa Mass Times: DAILY (Tue. - Fri) 8:00am Sunday Mass Times: 8:30am & 10:30am 2nd Sunday of each month, liturgy in anticipation of a priest 10:30am 1088 Gillett Street ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH & CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LC-C 180 Tabor Blvd. 562-2777 Prince George Community Church 777 Ospika Blvd. Gateway CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES College Heights Baptist Church 5401 Moriarty Cres. 964-4181 Sunday Worship 9:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery available Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. Alan Visser 9:30 am Sunday School & Bible Class 10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship Service Intro to the Christian Faith cancelled for the Thanksgiving weekend. Office 8:30-12:30 Mon.-Fri. Welcome 10:30 am Sundays An hour of music, fellowship and hearing from God's Word. Community Chapel Services 835 - 3rd Ave. Tues. and Thurs. at 12:30 pm Captains Russell & Judith Holland 2055 - 20th Avenue 563-1003 Junction of Carney, 20th Ave. and Massey MINISTRY TEAM: Senior Pastor T.A. Osiowy Pastoral Care Greg Paulson Prayer Pastor Marja Kostamo Youth Ministry Sunday 10:00 am Worship Service and Word for all Ages This Weekend Special Guest Ministry: ACOP Moderator St. Mary's 564-4097 Ben Erbacher Children's Ministry Jordan Gadsby Worship Ministry Berkley Osiowy Father Richard Beaudette, omi Week Day Masses 7:20 am Daily Sundays: 9:00 am & 11:00 am Saturday 7:00 pm