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Page 2, News, Wednesday, May 18, 1988 Professional Day focused on 'Being' Are you rewarded for what you do, or for what you are? By John Liptay This was the question posed on May 12 at Terrace Bay to the 80 teachers and staff members of the North of Superior District R.C.S.S. Board. Fr. Al McMillan, director of . the Lay Ministries program at Espanola, was the inspiring keynote speaker at this Professional Development day sponsored jointly by the Board and the Catholic Teachers Association. "Unfortunately," said Fr. Al, "this is the basic societal principle: the focus is on doing and not on being. " He called this a myth that needs to be destroyed especially in Catholic Schools. In our schools, our stance as teachers is that we share ourselves as people of God, in personal relationship with God, as sons and daughters of God, pre- cious, especially because of person- al brokenness. "As we teachers share our per- sonal stories, " Fr. Al emphasized, "we are seen for what we are; and most essentially, for what we are in God's eyes. When we focus on the stories of persons, we portray, in an incredible way, the core of how Catholic Schools are different." Fr. Al stressed that the greatest teaching we can do is to teach com- passion, reconciliation, and love, and, that this is done by living out these attitudes with the students, "getting involved in each other's lives." "The key to successful relation- ships, " he added, "is to see in each other who we really are! This kind of relationship creates oneness. This unity is what Eucharist is all about. At Mass we celebrate being one. The Catholic teacher creates a BEING TOGETHER, and this is what creates a dynamic Catholic School. "In this way," concluded the speaker, "teaching is experienced as a ministry of the people of God. What then becomes crucially important is not the curriculum, but people. When we minister Christ to each other, we become the Word of God, i.e., we are SACRAMENT to each other; we can be this because we have God's very own Spirit within us... the learner can learn because the real learning barrier, the inner woundedness, is touched and healed. That's what Catholic Schools are about." During the second day, the teachers attended small group workshops which included the top- ics of: aids (Mrs. F. Kelly, Woodstock), learning centres (Mrs. K. Debnam, Thunder Bay), Family life (Miss M. Mathieu, Sudbury), Drama (Mrs. J. Halonen, Thunder Bay), Special ed. (Mrs. J. Roy, Manitouwadge), Library aides (Mrs. T. Korol, Thunder Bay). Also, there was a workshop for secretaries by Mr. K. Ryan from Schreiber. A special visitor was Miss Eileen Lennon, president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association, Toronto. Birth AnnoIn®em Karlen Ann Johner Is most excited to present her wee sister Kate Elizabeth Born April 17, 1988 Proud parents are Leslie & Julia Johner. Equally proud are grandparents Bill & Betty Randa of Terrace Bay and Mrs. Erma Peach of Tara Ontario. Special thanks to Dr. Marion & the Nursing staff ' of the McCausland Hospital. The engagement is announced of Elizabeth Ann Gregg, Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Gregg of Cambridge to Bruce John Lang. Son of Hazel Lang of Terrace Bay and the late Jack Lang. The wed- ding will take place at 3:00 p.m., July 23 in St. Davids Church, Cambridge. 24 my --Oetting Placrvied? Come and look at our selection of wedding flowers and car top arrangements. We carry a wide assortment of colors. Contact: Sylvie Angue or Helene Ballard at Birchwood Terrace 825-3748 NEW AGENT In Terrace Bay Lower level inthe Post Office SEWING NOOK(825-9555) ae? Porth DRYCLEANING SERVICES SPECIALS May 9 - 21 Heavy Winter Coats & Parkas-- $6.99 Plain Pants-------------------- $3.19 Mens & Ladies Topcoats------- $5.99 Skirts-------------------------- $3.49 Travel Rest Trailer Park Schreiber 824-2617 Hope you're yourself, Helene Ballard Look forward to hearing yoy soon! The nine school staffs went home with experiences that were enriching, motivating and renew- ing. Rossport society asks for correction Recently there was some incor- rect reporting in Anne Todesco's usual articles. We would like to clear this matter up for anyone con- cerned. The Rossport Historical Society is hoping that CPR will allow them to obtain a caboose for a museum. However, nothing is definite in this regard and such a statement should have not appeared in the paper. It is hoped that the reporting of same will not disqualify the Society for consideration in their endeav- ors. Thank you. Winnie's Schreiber scribbles TOPS members from Schreiber and Terrace Bay have returned from the 'Area Rally Days,' which were held in Thunder Bay on April 30 and May 1. Saturday's 'Inspiration Workshop,' under the direction of recently appointed Area Captain Edith Cosgrove, was a great suc- cess. Saturday night's entertainment saw Schreiber receive first place for their TOPS skit, which was inspired by Sandy Larivee. Honours received on Sunday were as follows: Teen--10# plus Patti Quinton 40# plus -- Irene Borutski 60# -- Sandy Lavarie Edith Cosgrove, Schreiber's weight recorder, won the "excel- lence award" for the weight charts. Irene Larivee came first in her division for a 58 1/4 loss. She also won the "Tri-Area Backslider" award for all of Northwestern Ontario. Sandy Larivee and Leona McCure were graduating Kaps. Joan Costall received her 5 year Kaps pin and Lilian is now a 15 year Kap. Sandy Larivee won second prize in the baggy dress parade. The hostesses this year were from Schreiber and Nipigon and were headed by Sandy Quinton. Helen LeBlanc, past Area Captain was presented a gift of a silver tray, suitably engraved from her Tops pals in recognition of her 9 years as Area Captain. The highlight of the Rally is always the crowning of the runner up and Queen for 1987 -- Leona McCure was runner-up for the North Shore Area and Sandy Larivee was crowned Queen of all Northwestern Ontario with a total loss of 62 Ibs. Share the joy of pour spectal celebration. Share tt with the News, and eberyone. Engagement. fir. & Mrs. Herbert Foss of Belleville, Ontario are pleased to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Lovi-Kyle Doreen to Captain Lyle William Herod, youngest son of Hiv. & Mes. LeRat Herod of Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. Wedding will take place at 5 p.m. July 16, 1988 at Canadian forces Base Petawawa, Ontario. Birth AnnoInsem Born to Carla & Rob Anderson (nee Crockford) of Pickering, Ontario, a son. Mark Elliot, on April 12th. This is a brother for Steven and another grandson for Norma & Len Crockford and Helen & Ralph Anderson of Toronto. St. Ida 824-2817 John's Anglican Church "Homecoming Weekend" JUNE 3, 4, 5, 1988 A Weekend orf - Pancake Breakfast - Anniversary Service Come and Visit, Celebrate & Have Fun! Cost is only $20.00 for the entire weekend activities. Registration forms are available at the Church or at the Chimo Club in Schreiber. Registration night is Wednesday, May 18th, 1988 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. John's Church. Get registered and make sure you're involved in; ST. JOHN'S 100th YEAR CELEBRATION. Fun - Banquet & Dance For more information call: Pam 824-2464 and Activities - And Much More Geoff 824-2766 - Church Picnic