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VATICAN CITY (NC)-L'Os­servatore Romano has publishedthe French text of a letter fromPope Paul VI to suspended Arch­bishop Marcel Lefebvre who re­cently has taken increasinglyschismatic steps in opposition todecisions reached at the SecondVatican Council.

The text of the letter follows:To our venerated brotherMarcel Lefebvre:

On this feast of the As­sumption of the Most HolyVirgin Mary, we wish to as­sure you of our remem­brance, accompanied by aspecial prayer for a posi­tive and speedy solution tothe question regarding yourperson and your actions inregard to the Church.

Our remembrance is ex­pressed in a fraternal andpaternal wish: that youwould carefully consider,before Our Lord and beforethe Church, in the quiet andseriousness of your consci-.ence as a bishop, the insup­portabie irregularity of yourpresent position. This posi­tion is not in conformitywith either truth or justice.

It arrogates to itself theright to declare that ourapostolic ministrv is outsidethe rule of faith, and tojudge as inacceptable theteaching of an ecumenicalcouncil which was held inperfect accord with thenorms laid down by theChurch. These are verygrave accusations. And yourposition is not in accordwith either the Gospel orthe faith.

To continue on this roadwill be a grave danger foryour own consecrated per­son and for those who fOl­low you as their guide, indisobedience to the provis­ions of canon law. Insteadof correcting abuses whichyou' seek to rectify, this(course of action) only cre­ates another, and one of theutmost seriousness.

Brother, have the }zumilityand the courage to breakthe illogical bonds whichmake you a stranger and anenemy to the Church, to thissame Church which you

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PopeCautionsP'r e Ia te

Offer PrayersFor Conversion

ROME (iNC) - Prayers wereoffered in most of this city's 500churches Aug. 29 for the Pope,for Church unity and for theconversion of those in error-es­pecially traditionalist Catholics

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the soul of patience in his atti­tude.

There was a time when wesaid that "when the heavy hand

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into the Retreat Experience inConfirmation Programs, SisterBetty Doyle, RSM; It's NotEasy Bein' Green (the retardedchild), Sister Roger Mills, RSM.

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No change in the parochialstatus of the venerable WoodsHole Parish of St. Joseph isanticipated.

St. Joseph Parish, second old~est parish on Cape Cod, ranksbehind only Corpus Christi Par­ish in Sandwich in years of ser­vice to the Catholic faithful ofthe Cape Cod area.

Presently, under the supervisionof Father Powers, extensive ren­ovations are being made on St.Joseph's rectory in Woods Hole.

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Pope Paul's handling of FrenchBishop Lefebvre's case is, I feel,a good example of the new spiritin the Church since Vatican II.It is a spirit of humility and ser­vice replacing the strong-armeddiscipline that often markedofficial settlement of church con­troversies in the past. Thebishop has been rebellious in re­jecting Vatican II reforms, somuch so that many Catholics ex­pected the Pope to crack downhard and heavy on the offend­ing prelate. But Paul has been

Its Place in the Total ReligiousEducation Program, Therese Gau­thier Fishman.

Not for Children Only: FamilyReligious Education, Sister Su­zanne Lachapelle, RSM and Ms.Mary Reardon; Some Insights

for Catechetical Sunday

of St. Joseph Parish, WoodsHole, will oversee constructionof the more :than half-milliondollar construction project. Vand V Construction Company,East Falmouth, has begun thework under Holmes and Ed­wards, Inc., of Boston, Archi­tects.

The new church will accom­modate over 600. On a lowerlevel will be found the parishhall, catechetical facilities andkitchen. The entire structure willbe air conditioned.

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The new. church will be ashort distance from the' site ofthe present Immaculate Concep­tion Mission in Megansett, aa facility no longer well suitedfor worthy and dignified liturgi­cal celebrations.

Rev. Joseph L. Powers, Pastor

Quaker Road, North Falmouth,overlooking Dam Pond withNorth Falmouth on one side andBuzzards Bay on the other, willbe the new home of the di­ocese's newest church.

Make PlansWith the theme "Parish Faith

Alive: the Spirit in '76," the di­ocese will observe National Cat­echetical Sunday on Sept. 19with an afternQon workshop atBishop Stang High School,North Dartmouth.

, Open to all, but especially de­signed for the' enrichment ofparents and classroom and reli­gious education teachers, 'theprogram will offer a choice of36 different workshops and dem­onstrations addressed to a va­riety of contemporary concerns.

The day will open at 12:30p.m. with registration, followedat 1 o'clock by an opening ad­dress by Bishop Daniel A. Cro­nin. The workshops will followand a prayer service scheduledfor 5:30 p.m. will close the pro­gram.

Workshop subjects and speak­ers follow:

Prayer-Honesty Is the BestPolicy, Sister Maria FrancesConway, RSM; Teens and TheirTeachers, Sister Kathleen Hag­gerty, CSJ; Children's Literature:

Vol. 20. No. 36, Sept. 2, 1976Price 15c $5.00 per year

Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin,S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River,has given first assignments toten young men entering the sem­inary for the first time and join­ing some 40- students for thepriesthood in the Diocese of FallRiver.

The ten seminarians comefrom all parts of the diocese.

Assigned to St. John's Sem­inary in Brighton are:

Roger Durand, II, of Our Ladyof Mount Carmel Parish in See­konk;

James Ferry of St. DominicParish, Swansea;

James Fitzpatrick of Immac­ulate Conception Parish, Taun­ton;

Thomas Frechette of OurLady of Assumption Parish, Os­terville;

Mark Hession of St. JosephParish, Fairhaven;

Richard Knapp of St. JulieBilliart Parish, Dartmouth;

Thomas McGlynn of St. Law­rence Parish, New Bedford.

Assigned to St. Thomas Sem­inary, Bloomfield, Conn., are:

Joao Mimoso of ImmaculateConception Parish, New Bed­ford;

Michael Caouette of Our Ladyof Victory Parish, Centerville;

Keith Shuley of St. FrancisXavier Parish, Hyannis.

AssignNewSeminarians

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Labor Day

Statement

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We Are All

Counselors

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Great Memories

For Diocesan Scouts

Page 5 INew Provincial

For Brothers

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FaIl River

Teachers Honored

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2 THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1976

What'sHappening

ITEMS FROM NATIONAL

IN THE WORLDand

IN THE NATION

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE-----

National'Returned to Nature'

NEW YORK - Karen Quinlan's unexpec­ted survival after being taken off the respiratorand transferred to a nursing home June. 10 sparedher parents an emotional ordeal and pointed upthe need for chronic care facilities in our society,according to Father Thomas Trapasso, the fam­ily's parish priest. "No matter how much youtheologize about how you don't have to prolonglife by extraordinary means," said Father Tra­passo, "if there was a very direct and immediatedeath oGcurring from removing the respirator,

. emotionally it would be a different thing." "ButI think that at this point she's been returned tonature," he said of the 22-year-old woman whohas been in a coma since April, 1975, and whosecase stirred worldwide interest in the questionof prolongation of life through mechanicalmeans.

First CatholicBOSTON - The first Catholic to preach

in historic Old North Church here called for arestoration of the "sense of God's presence" todispel "the satanic spirit of infidelity" permeat­ing contemporary society. Cardinal John Wright,prefect of the Vatican Congregation for theClergy, took part in an ecumenical service ofthe historic church's bicentennial Third LanternForum. Other forum participants have includedPresident Ford, Queen Elizabeth and CardinalHumberto Medeiros of Boston, who did notpreach.

,Unauthorized AdsWASHINGTON - Newspaper ads placed

by anti-abortionists supporting Sen. Robert J.Dole (R-Kan.) in his 1974 re-election campaignagainst a physician who favored abortion werenot authorized by campaign officials, but theircosts was later chalked up as a campaign con­tribution to avoid possible criminal action. Dole,now the Republican vice presidential nominee,disavowed the ads, which featured a skull andcrossbones, but election laws then in force re­quired those supporting candidates to obtainauthorization for any ads they ran.

Abortion FundingWASHINGTON - The Senate has once

again voted to continue federal funding of wel­fare abortions, thus throwing the matter back toa House-Senate conference committee. A provis­ion to cut off such funding is contained in ahouse-passed version of a bill appropriatingfunds for the Departments of Labor and Health,Education and Welfare.

A previous attempt to iron out House-Sen­ate differences in the $56.6 billion appropriatio·nsmeasure was unsuccessful, and on Aug. 10, theHouse voted 223 to 150 to stick by the prohibi­tion on welfare abortions authored by Rep. Hen­ry Hyde (R-Ill.), and passed originally in June.The Senate vote to reject the -House measurewas 53 to 35. Last June, 57 senators opposed thecutoff, with 28 voting in favor.

World

Defrocking ControversyROME - An Italian priest and a German

Catholic lay leader have added to the contro-

versey here over the Vatican's defrocking of aformer· Benedictine abbot by' issuing statementsof solidarity with the controversial ex-priest.Both challenged the Vatican's action as a po­litical move, and the priest called for a similar"unfrocking" of the Vatican city-state. The con­troversey began when Giovanni BattistaFranzoni, former abbot of St. Paul's Outside­the-Walls in Rome, who had been suspendedfrom the exercise of his priesthood since 1974,was returned to lay status by the Vatican afterdeclaring for the Communist party in Italy'sJune general elections.

Surrender to PriestBELFAST - Three terrorist gunmen, be­

lieved to be members of the Irish RepublicanArmy (IRA), surrendered to a Catholic priest,Father Malachy Murphy, after a wild policechase through Belfast, a gunfight, and a siegethat lasted four hours.

Four others were arrested at the end of the. chase, just before their truck, filled with explos­ives, blew up in the gunfight. but three escapedto a house nearby and asked' Father Murphy tohandle negotiations with the police.

Small FlockVATICAN CITY - The Church which

flourished when Libya was an Italian colony isnow reduced to two churches, a few other build­ings and a handful of priests and Sisters, accord­ing to a report on Vatican Radio. Some 20,000Catholics, almost all foreigners who are tech­nicians and workmen, come mainly from Italy,Yugoslavia and Poland. They are served by sixFranciscan priests and 120 Sisters, who conductschools and work in hospitals. The great Roman­esque cathedral of Tripoli has become a mosque.

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Church Must Be ChampionOf Poor: Msgr. Higgins

NecrologySEPT. 10

Rev. Msgr. Felix S. Childs,1969, Pastor Emeritus, SacredHeart Fall River

Rev. Hugo Dylla, 1966, Pastor,St. Stanislaus, Fall River

SEPT. 12Rev. John J. Galvin, 1962,

Assistant, SS. Peter and Paul,Fall River

SEPT. 13Rev. Charles A. J. Donovan,

1949, Pastor, Immaculate Con­ception, North Easton

SEPT. 15Rev. Henry J. Mussely, 1934,

Pastor, St. John Baptist, FallRiver

Rev. Br~ndan McNally, S.J.,1958, Holy Cross College,Worcester, Mass.

Rev. John J. Casey, 1969, Pas­tor, Immaculate Conception,North Easton

SEPT. 16Rev. Msgr. Jean A. Prevost,

P.A., P.R.,. 1925, Pastor, NotreDame, Fall River

WASHINGTON (NC) - TheChurch "must become, withoutfear or favor, the champion ofthe poor in our society," Msgr.George G. Higgins, secretary forresearch. U. S. Catholic Confer­ence (USCC), said here in aLabor Day statment.. Reflecting on the theme ofthe U. S. bishops' observance ofthe national bicentennial, "Lib­erty and Justice for All," Msgr.Higgins recalled the exhortationof Moses to his followers aboutto enter the Promised Land: "Itmay be that one of your breth­ren will fall on evil days. Do notsteel~our heart and shut your

purse against him; be generousto his poverty."

This exhortation and Christ'steaching echoing it are "moreimportant today than ever be­fore," Msgr. Higgins said. "Thisis true not only because there isno lack of poor people in thisprosperous land, but also, andmore importantly, because thereis less excuse today for the con­tinuation of widespread povertyand less excuse on our own partfor steeling our hearts and shut­ting our purses against its un­fortunate victims.

No Lack of Poor"Our first obligation," he con-

tinued, "as we examine our col­lective conscience during the bi­centennial on the matter underdiscussion, is to bring ourselvesto realize that there is indeed nolack of desperately poor peopleat the present time in almostevery community in the UnitedStates. By and large, our recog­nition of this fact has been veryslow in coming."

He noted that "even the mostconservative estimates indicatethat more than 25 million Amer­icans are poverty stricken, byany reasonable standard, andthat several million able-bodiedworkers were unemployed at the

last count. Add to this the tragicfact that blacks, on the average,are almost twice as poor aswhite and that their unemploy­ment rate is more than twiceas high as that of white workers,and it will be readily understoodwhy a prominent official of ourgovernment was prompted to sayrecently that, in his opinion, 'thesituation is so deplorable in hu­man terms that it warrants anindignant intolerance of any ex­planation for it in terms of anykind of economic analysis.'''

Although many people ofgood will have sought to allevi­ate poverty, Msgr. Higgins said,the poor themselves have in re­cent years made the people ofthe country aware of the extentof poverty in the United States.

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Mass. Published every Thursday at 410Highland Avenue, Fall River, M~ss. 02722by the Catholic Press of the Diocese of FallRiver. Subscription price by mail, postpaid$5.00 per year.

New Approach to EducationSet at S.S. Peter and Paul

CATHOLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENTSCHOOL CALENDAR 1976 - 1977

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 1976 OCTOBER 1976 NOVEMBER 1976 DECEMBER 1976I I 2 3 4 5 1 2 3

8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 (11) 12* 6 7 8 9 1013 14 15 16 17 UI) 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 1720 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 (25 26) 20 21 22 23 (2427 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 27 28 29 . 30 31)

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MAY 1977 JUNE 1977 Total Days = 184

2 3 4 (5 6)b 1 2 3)= Holiday or vacation; no school session

9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 * = End of Quarter. Examinations given during this week;

16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17report cards issued within week following.

23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24a = Good Friday

(30) 31 b = Catholic Education Convention

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Diocesan ChoirS'ets Schedule

Members of the DiocesanChoir wiIl resume regular re­hearsals on Friday September10th at 1 p.m. at Holy NameSchool, Fall River. A busy sched­ule has been planned for the1976-1977 season. Of immedi­ate importance is the 75th anni­versary of the Cathedral Churchto be celebrated on September19th and an ordination to thepriesthood on Saturday, the 18thof September. Because of theproximity of these 2 celebrationsand the scarcity of time allowedfor rehearsal, it is imperative tocoordinate and unite the choir'sefforts. It is hoped all membersof the large chorus will bepresent at this first rehearsal ofthe season.

Three specific rehearsals areplanned for these 2 celebrations;Friday, September 10th and Sun­day, September 12th, both atHoly Name School at 7 p.m. Thethird rehearsal will be held onVVednesday, September 15th, atSaint Mary's Cathedral, at 7 p.m.This rehearsal will be a full re­hearsal, and. will include brasschoir and organ accompanyingthe 100 voice choir.

Father William G. Campbell,director of the Diocesan Choir,announces that all members whohave sung at any time this pastyear with the chorus are invitedto return this fall season. Dioc­esan choir members who have'borrowed music are asked tobring music with them so thatan inventory of the diocesan mu­sic library may be taken. Newmembers are also invited to at­tend these rehearsals.

Members who wish to singfor the candlelight processionand Mass in October are re­quested to attend these rehear­sals since most of the repertoiresUllg in October will be sungat these September celebrations.

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have served -so much andwhich·you still want to loveand to build up even more.How many are the soulswho expect from you thisexample of heroic and sim-ple faithfulness'! .

We pray and we hope, ininvoking the Holy Spirit andin confiding to the MostHoly Virgin Mary this hour _which is, for us and for you,both important and difficult.

Pope Paul VICastelgandolfo,August 15, 1976

PLAN RETREAT: EleanorM. Lally is in charge of ar­rangements for the 25th con­secutive retreat of the Cath­olic Association of Foresters,

.to be held at Miramar Re­treat House, Duxbury, theweekend of Sept. 24 underdirection of Rev. LawrencePoetz, SVD. Reservations,open to friends as well asmembers, may be made withCatherine P. Harrington, 159Shawmut St., Fall River,telephone 673-1968.Monsignor O'Neill has served

as Diocesan Superintendent ofSchools and later Director ofEducation for 15 years, and hisassociate, Rev. Ronald A. Tosti,was Diocesan Director of Reli­gious Education for three years.Both hold graduate degrees ineducation.

and we are anxious to give equalattention and effort to childrenin our parish school, to our pub­lic school children, and to ourteenagers and adults as well.

"Often these different pro­grams are served by totallyindependent programs under the.direction of different individuals,with the result that there isneedless duplication and evenwasteful competition for parishresources," he noted.

Monsignor O'Neill went on tosay that there has been -muchdiscussion nationally, regardingthe need for "total religious ed­ucation," an ideal held up bythe Bishops of the United Statesin a recent pastoral, "To Teachas Jesus Did." Several authorshave even made a case·for theparish school being a center forthe religious education of allchildren and adults, whetherthey be "full time, part time orgraduate" students of the school.

"The problem," MonsignorO'Neill commented, "is thatwhile nearly everyone acceptsthe concept of total religiouseducation in theory, in practiceeach program goes its own waybecause it has its own director.We hope that having one personcoordinate our entire programwill achieve the unity we de­sire."

on the elementary grade levelat schools in Pawtucket, RhodeIsland and on the high schoollevel at St. Xavier Academy,Providence, St. Mary's Academy,Bayview in East Providence andBishop Feehan High in Attle­boro. She has worked in CCDclasses at various parishes inthe Providence and Fall Riverdioceses, and for the past twoyears she has served as a Spir­itual Renewal Director for herreligious congregation.

In describing the new position,Msgr. Patrick J. O'Neill, admin­istrator of the parish, explainedthat "sound religious educationis a major goal of the parish

FACULTY MEETING: Wednesday's THE Day, all real­ize, as the SS. Peter and Paul Parish School faculty layscareful plans for the new school year. Discussion bringstogether: from left to right: Mrs. Mary Lynn Provost andSister Barbara Hunt, teachers; Sister Leona Misto, Parish·Director of Education; Michael Phillippino, teacher; Rev.Ronald A. Tosti, Associate Pastor of SS. Peter and PaulParish and Director of the parish school.

A new approach to total reli­gious education will be tried atSS. Peter and Paul parish in FallRiver, it was announced lastSunday. The parish has createda new position of Parish Directorof Education, with' overall re­sponsibility for the parish school,the CCD program, and adult ed­ucation.

Sister Leona· Misto, RS.M.has b~en named to the new post.Sister Leona is a native of Cran­ston, Rhode Island, and was ed­ucated at Salve Regina College,later pursuing graduate studiesat Rhode Island College.

Prior to accepting her presentassignment, Sister Leona taught

I-The end of the school year is determined by the fulfillment of the school attendance requirements ofMassachusetts State Law and the approval of the Diocesan Education Office.

2-Sessions shall be suspended whenever the public school sessions in the city or town are suspendeddue to inclement weather. '.

3-Qn the day preceding a vacation if public school sessions close prior to the usual time, Catholicschools may close at the same time.

4-Special holidays proclaimed by the civil authorities for their respective city or towns are to beobserved.

5-Schools may not take additional free days or close sessio11.s early without the consent of the DiocesanOffice.

6=-Elementary school graduations may be held on ~r after June 6. High school graduations may beheld on or after May 30. .

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Washington Report

Campaign Strategies

Although the presidential cam­paign will not begin "officially"until Labor Day, the shape ofboth parties' ethnic campaignsalready seem clear.

The Republicans will empha­size Ford's series of personalmeetings with ethnic leaders andaccuse the Democrats of beinginsensitive to ethnics and ofseeking to appeal to them onnarrow grounds. The Republicanswill appeal to ethnics primarilyby "running on the record" ofthe Ford Administration.

On the Democratic side, JimmyCarter will emphasize his effortsto be educated about and re­spond to ethnic concern. TheDemocrats can also be expectedto present an "elitist" image ofthe Republican party as the partyof the "big business."

Ethnics can also expect to hearthese arguments in the upcomingcampaign:

-Republicans will talk abo'utinflation, arguing that it hurtsthe poor and the elderly morethan anyone else; the Democratswill dispute Repulican claims ofAmerican "prosperity," citing a7.8 per cent unemployment rate,making iobs an issue and arguingthat inflation can be reduced byincreasing production.

-The Repulbicans will attack"big government" as an intrusionon family life and the free enter­prise system; the Democrats willalso attack "big government,"often using Republican issues,while at the same time backingnew government social programswhich. they will argue, can berun efficiently.

-The Democrats will attackFord Administration efforts tocut back programs of health careand aid to the elderly; the Re­publicans will argue that stop­ping inflation is the best hope forthese groups.

The Republicans, and Sen:Dole in particular, will attack theDemocratic platform plank op­posing a constitutional amend·ment to restrict abortions; Carterwill oppose abortion and statehis opposition to the federalfunding of abortion.

an ex-Democrat who has receivedabout Jive per cent of the votein some national polls.)

Probably the two most repeat­ed comments about the GOP isthat it is a minority party claim­ing to have the allegiance ofonly one in five Americans, andthat it has, nevertheless, wonfour of the last six presidentialillections.

Both are true. It is also truethat the Republicans have wononly four of the last 11 electionsif the Roosevelt and Truman vic­tories are included.

In the last 44 years, Republi­'can presidents have been electedon their independent personalpopularity. This was true ofDwight Eisenhower in 1952 and1956 and when the Rooseveltcoalition was torn apart in 1968and 1972.

Generally Democrats have atleast a tentative reunification ofthe "Roosevelt coalition" - lib­erals, -blacks, the South and blue­collar workers and perhaps someCatholic ethnics. While the Re­publicans will attempt to recouptheir strength in the South, Cath­olic ethnics will be the most vul­nerable element in the Rooseveltcoalition.

cratic lead in the polls; on thesecond front, despite Reagan'ssupport of the Ford-Dole ticket,the Republicans face a thirdparty challenge from some oftheir own most conservativemembers.

The National Conservativecoalition, headed by National Re.view publisher William Rusherand Richard Vigueria, a formerGeorge Wallace fund raiser, willhave a candidate who will be onthe ballot in most states. ManyRepublicans fear that such a can­didate could destroy Ford'schances in a close race by takingfrom three to five per cent ofthe votes away from Ford. (SomeDemocrats share similar concernsabout the independence campaignof former Sen. Eugene McCarthy,

By JIM CASTELp

NC News Service

~ Battling Over Ethnics

The Holy Spirit brings the peace of Christto those whose hearts are open . . I whose minds arequestioning . . . whose mouths can soften into asmile . . . and whose hands can reach out . . . evento those with whom one differs.

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People smile at each other . . . reach out theirhands. and wish one another peace . . . Christ'speace.

Sharing Christ's peace, to be sure ... is not justa matter of a superficial greeting ... or a token hand­shake . . . Harry may feel it is all phoney . . . He maybe conservative or liberal . . . sincerely convinced orjust plain stubborn·. .. . but his appearance becomes achilling symbol . . . of a closed mind and heart . . .the very opposite of the openness . . . that allows forpeace ... a gift of the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit of Jesus ... is a Spirit of peacea Spirit of flexibility and adaptation . . . of strengthclothed with gentleness ... His presence bridges differ­ences . . . blends opposites . . . melts rigidity.

All but Harry ... Arms folded ... jaws set .eyes staring straight ahead . . . he stands stoicallysilent and unsmiling . . . a cold symbol of closedness... in a setting of warm openness.

WASHINGTON (NC)-The Re­publican National Convention inKansas City was in many waysless boring than the Democraticconvention in New Nork becauseof the closeness of the race be­tween President Ford and formerCalifornia Gov. Ronald Reagan.

But the convention' was notwithout its boredom, felt most inthe long, spontaneous and some­times pointless floor demonstra­tions by the losing Reagan -sup­porters.

At times observers felt thedemonstrations were almost in­tended to put off the end of theconvention and the 10-week cam­paign that follows it.

The Republican party is fight­ing a war on two fronts. On onefront it faces a strong Demo·

4 THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1976

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Counseling

Barbara Ward, blessed with strong faith .and greatintellect and deep insight, has written a new book inwhich she says, among valuable other things, that whenevera portion of a nation's people lives in poverty and sub­standard conditions, this circumstance is the result of adeliberate choice by the nation so involved.

Strong stUff, this, but she proves her point. ..If a nation determines to provide a decent standard of

housing and living for all its people, it can, by the rightordering of priorities and the necessary-and not over­whelming-expenditure of money, bring about its deter­mination.

The crux of the matter, of course, is the ordering ofpriorities. These should be clear enough: people must takeprecedence over everything else, and their basic needs inliving and living in some minimum of decency and dignitymust be achieved and can be. It may mean that the ter­rible gulf between the "haves" and the "have nots" mustbe narrowed at the expense of the "haves," but so be it.This, however, is not always palatable to the "haves" whousually rejoice in power and prestige and decision-making.

And so the problem. And so the choice. And so theelements of turmoil and worse.

The Choice

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The State of California has awarded a grant thatcould have interesting and far-reaching effects.

A family counseling center has been invited to gatherone hundred bartenders, hairdressers and cab drivers whowill be given a crash course in counseling so that theycan better handle the problems that routinely come to them.

Reasoning quite logically and correctly that these per­sons "exist in an environment that is conducive to hearingpersonal problems," the center will guide them in humanbehavior, effective listening and communication and therole and responsibility of a helper.

It is not a bad idea at all.One hopes, of course, that the standards that they

bring to the course, and take from it, will be those oftruth and high values. But it is apparent to many peoplethat others are looking to talk over their problems, to con­fide in even strangers, to seek advice in matters that caninfluence a whole life, and eternity as well.

So while these one hundred are chosen for the specialcourse, the program is a reminder that just about everyoneoccupies--or can-that' same role of counselor. People arealways looking for guidance in a direct or indirect manner.They are always taking example from those around themand this for weal or woe. They are quick to confide in thosewho offer a sympathetic ear and seem willing to givesome time and reverent attention. Indeed, this is one ofthe greatest attractions of some of the present~day cults-awillingness to listen and then to give advice and guide­lines.

It is no surprise that the spiritual works of mercy listthe work of counseling in their number. It is a great respon­sibility and part of the witness to Christ. The spoken wordhas great power and when it is directed toward a problemand the possible changing of a life is not to be undertakenwithout grave concern.

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lived and breathed religion." Healso noted the friendliness andcooperation of Philadelphia cit­izens and commented that manyProtestant churches scheduledecumenical services during thecongress week as a manifesta­tion of brotherhood.

The boys and Father Bouletwere driven to the congress byMr. and Mrs. 'Ernest Aneludeand the return trip was madewith Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chase.Scouts involved in the unforget­table week, all of whom admit­ted they kept their families up"for hours and hours" tellingthem of their experiences, werein addition to Brendan, JohnHargraves and John Raposa,Frederick Mauer, Ernest Ane­lude, Arthur Cote and AlanPires.

Parishes represented by theScouts are St. Mark, AttleboroFalls; St. Stephen and St. Joseph,Attleboro; St. Anthony, Taunton;St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River;St. Dominic, 'Swansea and Sa­cred Heart, Middleboro.

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escorts.The Scouts had two days off

from congress duties while inPhiladelphia. "The priests didthe ushering for us," they ex­plained. They used the time forhistorical sightseeing, thus earn­ing "national historical heritagetrail" Scout awards.

Asked stand-out memoriesamong all the sights and scenesof the congress the boys' namedthe Youth Day Mass, attendedby better than 10,000 young peo­ple; the Mass that opened theweek-long program; and the spe­cial Mass for charismatics. Theyalso recalled the excitement ofclose-to glimpses of PrincessGrace of Monaco, Mother Ter­esa of Calcutta and PresidentFord. And they were impressedby Papal Legate Cardinal JamesKnox, who rode on a Eucharisticfloat during the first-night pro­cession, "and stayed so still. Henever moved once."

For Father Boulet the impres­sive aspect of the congress wasits spirit. "Everyone talked,

Scouts Cherish Congress Memories

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1976

The Philadelphia "EucharisticCongress is over but it's stillbright in the memories of six di­ocesan boys, among especiallychosen Boy Scouts from acrossthe nation who were guides andushers at congress events. Theboys, all at least 14 years old,had to be First Class Scouts andholders of the Ad Altare Dei' re­ligiOUS award to qualify for theircongress roles.

They were accompanied toPhiladelphia by Rev. Normand J. I

Boulet of St. Joseph's parish,Attleboro, Annawon CouncilScout chaplain, ,and also withthem was Scout \Brendan Mur­phy of Middleboro, an Annawonaffiliate.

Before reaching the congress,however, the boys took the op­portunity of visiting nationalBoy Scout headquarters in NewJersey, where they met withmembers of the National Cath­olic Scouting Committee. Fromthere they went to Divine WordSeminary, -Bordentown, N. J.,where w,ith other Scouts theyreceived an intensive two-daytraining course to prepare themspiritually and practically forthe congress. As a memento ofthe program, each received acongress medal to be worn onhis Scout uniform.

Then it was on to Philadel­phia, where each Scout was as­Signed to a host family. All fam­ilies had Scout· sons also partic­ipating in' the congress and manywarm friendships were formedduring the congress week, saidthe diocesan boys.

They were "up front" for allmajor events, participating inthe procession that opened thecongress and having several op­portunities to collect auto­graphs from cardinals and bish­ops in attendance. So impressedwere the prelates by the servicesof the Scouts, said Father Bou­let, that a special request wasmade for an airport honor guardto be present as dignitaries leftPhiladelphia.

And only a death threat whichtightened security precautionsand changed the route taken byPresident Ford to JFK Stadiumfor the closing congress Massdeprived John Hargraves, JohnRaposa and Brendan Murphy of~he diocesan contingent of thehonor of serving as presidential

ON THEIR WAY: On their way to unforgettable week at Eucharistic Congress whenthis picture was taken were diocesan Boy Scouts, accompanied by Rev. Normand Bouletof St. Joseph's Church, Attleboro. From left, Frederick Mauer, Ernest Anelunde, ArthurCote, John Raposa, Alan Pires, John Hargraves, Brendan Murphy. (Photo courtesy of At­tleboro Sun Chronicle)

Since the possibility of ordi­nation to the diaconate exists,there is no reason why such menshould not take advantage of it-and thus receive the gracesfor the performance of theirwork through the sacramentalmeans of ordination.

Furthermore, the fact that lay­men either are now doing orcan do most of what will in thefuture be done by ordained dea­cons is no argument against thediaconate. Rather, it supportsthe argument "that such office­bearers ought to be given thatecclesiastical and ... sacramen­tal ordination which exists orexisted in the Church preciselyfor that office."

Finally, Pope Paul on June 18,1967 stated, "Although somefunctions of the deacons, espe­cially in missionary countries,are in fact accustomed to be en­trusted to laymen, it is neverthe­less beneficial to those who per­form a truly diaconal ministryto be strengthened by the impo­sition of hands, a tradition goingback to the Apostles, and bemore closely joined to the' altar'so that they may more effective­ly carry out their ministrythrough the sacramental graceof the diaconate."

PADRE PIO: A represent­ative of Our Lady ofGraceMonastery, San GiovanniRotondi, Italy, where PadrePio, only stigmatic priest inthe history of the CatholicChurch, lived until his deathin 1968, will present a pro­gram on the friar's cause forcanonization at 7 p.m. Tues­day, Sept. 28 at St. Anthonychurch hall, New Bedford.The evening will include afilm on Padre Pio's life andtalks by the inonastery rep­resentative and by Mrs. Vera

.M. Calandra, U.S. directorof the Padre Pio cause. Per­sonal belongings of the friarwill be on display and litera­ture on his life will be avail­able. All are invited to at­tend.

Vincentians to MeetThe monthly meeting of the

Fall River Council will be heldTuesday, Sept. 7, as guests ofSt. Patrick Conference, Somer­set. Mass will be offered at theKnights of Columbus Hall,Pearse and Old Warren Rd.,Swansea at 7 p.m.

All conferences are to com­plete their annual reports andreturn them to the Diocesan Of­fice of Social Services, 368 No.Main St., Fall River.

The Permanent Diaconate

By REV. JOHN F. MOORE

For some people, includingsome priests, the basic questionabout the diaconate is - why?Between them, priests and lay­men can do everything that per­manent deacons can do. So whyis it desirable to restore thediaconate?

Many general answers can begiven to this question, but theydo not go to the heart of thematter. The central and basicreasons were summed up by theUnited States Bishops in theirresolution on permanent deaconswhen they stated that theywished to introduce the perma­nent diaconate into this country"both to complete the hierarchyof sacred orders and to enrichand strengthen the various diac­onal ministries at work in theUnited States with the sacramen­tal grace of the diaconate."

The first of these reasons­"to complete the hierarchy ofsacred orders" - refers to thefact that the diaconate is an in­tegral part of the ministerialhierarchy (bishops, priests anddeacons) originally establishedfor Christ's Church~

This point was to a great ex­tent lost sight of during the cen­turies in which the diaconatewas in eclipse. Yet the diacon­ate is clearly a part of the Sac­rament of Orders. Its restorationis not an invitation in the senseof being something brand new(for the diaconate, as we haveseen, dates back to the veryearliest days of the Church), noris it an exercise in antiquarian­ism (since there are many press­ing roles and high contempo­rary jobs that need doing bydeacons). Rather, it is a seriousattempt to see and restore theministerial hierarchy in theChurch as the apostolic foundersintended.

The second reason-the desireto "strengthen the various diac­onal ministries ... with the sac­ramental grace of the diaconate"-is equally important. As KarlRahner remarks, it is a "govern­ing principle" that "when theoffice and the divine assuranceof the grace necessary for ful­filling the office can be givenin a sacramental manner ... theyshould be given in this manner."

'Anonymous Deacons'Father Rahner and others note

that some diaconal functions. are now being performed in theChurch by laymen and havebeen for some time. We mightcall these people "anonymousdeacons" who have totally com­mitted themselves as Christian'.;to the service of others.

.Why Are Deacons NeededWhen Laity Can Do Job?

Of the 25 members, 15 werewomen from various parts, of theworld: two nuns and a memberof a secular institute, and laywomen, both married and single,with experience in various pro­fessions. Most of the male mem­bers were priests. They held sixplenery sessions.

Teaching congregations, thecommission said, "should revisethe content and methods of Ca­tholic education from the pointof view of the image they pre­sent of women and o"f man--wom­an relationships:'

Pope Paul established the com­mission on May 3, 1973, in re­sponse to a wish expressed 1971by the meeting of the Synod ofBishops. The commission was in­tended to open up avenues ofresearch rather than to reachcomprehensive and final conclu­sions.

It called on congregations ofReligious to prepare their mem­bers "for good collaboration be­tween men and women accord­ing to each one's ecclesial voca­tion."

women in the life and mIssIonof the Church" and that compet­ent women be consulted aboutthe revision.

wide boot as the look for falland despite the 'fact that bootweather is hopefully a long wayoff, they are selling like the pro­verbial hot cakes, Their price(in the $50 range) doesn't seemto 'be a deterring factor andneither is the fact that Indiansummer, not winter, is in sight.

Another amazing fact is thatwhile we are paying more forclothes their quality is not keep­ing pace. In fact, it's doing justthe opposite. Check the finisheson sleeves, hemlines, and neck­lines and you'll be amazed atthe quality (or lack of it), forevery short cut is taken even onsome very expensive outfits.

While material ptices havealso risen, I still recommend thatif one can sew, here is the onlyarea (along with a- constant huntfor bargains) in which the cloth­ing dollar can be stretched.

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functions for a ,spiritual pur­pose."

"In that limited way, thisReligious Sister has beendeputed to carry out her roleas chaplain and to instructand counsel those to whomshe ministers. In this workwe wish her God's blessingand success."

The commission's recommen­dations, formulated during itsfinal session last January, werepublished here.

As a followup to its work, thecommission recommended thatthe competent Qodies of the Vat­ican stu'dy:

-"The access of women tonon-ordained ministries in theChurch."

-The participation of womenin the liturgy in the light of thenorms established by the Vati­can Congregation for the Sacra­ments and Divine Worship andof current practice in. localChurches.

-"The participation of non­ordained baptized persons injurisdiction (in the wide sense)within the Church."

The commission recommendedthat the current revision of theCode of Canon Law "make asmuch provision as possible forthe responsible participation of

Papal 'Commission C,alls For MoreWomen In ViQ'tican Posts

VATICAN CITY (NC) - TheStudy Commission on Woman inSociety and the Church, estab­lished by Pope Paul VI in 1973,has recommended that more wo­men be named to "posts of rec­ognized responsibility within thedepartments of the' Holy Seewhose work calls for their con­tribution."

unless one is quite taken upwith the art of bargain hunting.

ShOeS are a necessary part ofthe back-to-school wardrobe andhere again, depending on whereyou buy them, prices can varyfrom $18 to $42 and this forteen-age feet that are still grow­ing. All of the young adult mag­azines have been pushing the

As CI,othing PricesQuality Se,ems to

I went shopping with my two teenage daughters lastevening and I came home with a vast amount of impres­sions concerning the fashion scene and how it affects theaverage family. First of all, prices are staggering, to saythe least. Skirts for teenagersstart at $20 and up, blousesrun in that range too, (therewas even one very lovelyQiana selling for $42) and jack­ets are prohibitive. No more canone budget for school clothesand expect to do it economically

NO FACULTIES: Thequestion of whether a Cath­olic bishop may issue facul­ties to preach to someone notin holy orders will probablybe debated anew by special­ists, but for the present thequestion is moot in Hartford.

At first it was reportedthat Archbishop John F.Whealon of Hartford hadgiven preaching faculties toSister Kathleen Cannon,chaplain at New Haven's

,Albertus Magnus College.The archbishop wascred­

ited with being the first bish­op to grant the faculties to awoma~, but apparently itwas all a misunderstanding.

Sister Cannon began teach­ing in 1963. At the time ofher appointment as collegechaplain in 1974, she report­edly ,predicted that womenwould one day b~ admittedto the priesthood.

Although it was initiallyreported that a formal ap­pointment had been made,Archbishop Whealon' re­sponded to later inquiries ina prepared statement."Whether a Catholic bishopcan issue faculties to preachto an individual not in holyorders is an unresolved ques­tion," he said. -

Sister Cannon was out ofthe city and could not bereached for comment.

The prepared statementsaid:

"There has been some con­fusion over recent' press re­ports that a woman Religiousin the archdioccese of, Hart­ford has been given 'facultie~

to preach.' To clarify thequestion we note that 1) thewoman Rel!gious in questionwas appointed chaplain of acollege for women by thecollege authorities; her ap­pointment was not made bythe archbishop. 2) The chap­lain has not been given thefaculties of the archdioceseto preach. 3) Whether aCatholic bishop can issuefaculties to preach to an in­dividual not in holy orders isan unresolved question stillunder study. 4).Pte SecondVatican Council states: 'Thelaity have the capacity to bedeputed by the hierarchy-toexercise certain Church

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Once there was a mother who deeply loved and caredfor her two children. While the boys were both toddlers,she looked after their every need, took every precautionfor their safety, disciplined them firmly . . . and even oc­casionally played with them.

It wasn't that she didn'tlike playing with them. Sheenjoyed it a great deal. Itwas just that she was so busy,there was little time. There wereso many things to be done forthem, so many things they had

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ences. He, became an accountant. . . a terrible accountant.

He was not happy as an ac­countant, but he was satisfied,because he wasn't making hismother angry.

Wanted FarmingHer second son came home

late one night. The mother wasupset. He explained that he hadbeen talking with one of hisfriends, one of his professors atcollege. He had been studyingpre-law . , . as his mother hadplanned,

"Mother," the boy said, "theprofessor tells me I am surelygoing to fail. I know he's right.I hate studying law. I want to bea farmer."

to be protected from she The mother was even morewas constantly busy. angry than before. "You will

And the children grew. They continue to do as I say. I knowh what's best for you."

loved their mother, S e had pro- The son tried to make hisvided much for them. Theyobeyed . . . sometimes out of mother understand. She would­

n't listen.love, sometimes out of fear . . .but they obeyed. She said flatly, "You will con-

The years passed. The boys tinue your studies."became young adults. They were "I'm sorry, mother. I've quitno longer with their mother school. I'm going to do what I

know is best for me."every minute. But her lessonsstood up well. They were re- The mother was angry.' "Ifspectful, diligent, and well- you refuse to obey, you are notrained. The mother was sure longer a member of my house.things would always be that Get out!"way. And so the boy left, saddened

Then conflict entered her because he had upset her, buthome. She was sure she could recognizing that in this case hehandle' it as she had always knew better than his mother. Hehandled the little rearings of became a good farmer, and over

"l'ttl . 't the years tried to meet with hisI e Sptrl s. d

Her oldest son came to her mother. But she refuse to seeand said, "Mother, at home here, ' him. ,you have always told us what She constantly .rem~nded herto do. You have decided I older son how eVIl hIS brothershould become an accountant. was. She called him a "modern­I have. sincerely tried. But I ist" because he was led astrayhave no talent. by today's intellectuals.

"Also mother I find in my A letter came from the young-friends' 'homes the mother does- er son, and she dramaticallyn't always dictate what must be shred it, shouting, "How candone. My friends choose their he write 'Dear Mother' when Iown careers. " have disowned him?"

The mother was firm. "Your The older son thought aboutfriends are a bad influence. They suggesting that the youngershould 'listen to their mothers. brother still felt he was part ofBut their mothers may be too the family, that maybe thereweak to guide them. Your could be a reconciliation ... butfriends are leading you astray. then decided not to. He prefer­What do they know of making red not to anger his mother.important decisions for life? You And so he said nothing.will be an accountant." The moral: some mothers can

And so the son obeyed. He confuse self-love with love ofsaw his friends no more. His their children. They can de­,mother had always taught him stroy that which they want toto stay away from bad influ- protect.

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A special Eucharistic Sacri­fice for all Bingo Family mem­bers will be celebrated nextSunday morning at 10:30. TheMass will express the gratitudeof the entire parish to these de-voted workers. , /

An annual Fall Parish PennySale is scheduled for Saturday,Sept. 25.

The Women's Bowling Leaguewill open its new season onMonday, Sept. 13. All interestedparties should contact Mrs.Evelyn Whipp or the WalkoBowling Alleys. .

Exposition of the Blessed Sac­rament from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m..will take place tomorrow, Fri­day, instead of today.

A list will soon be publishedlisting the various categories ofhelp needed in the day-by-day,week-by-week and annual oper­ation of the parish. Each parish­ioner is urged to become in­volved in at least one apostolate.

ST. THOMAS MORE,SOMERSET

A Bicentennial Mass will becelebrated on Sunday, Sept. 12at 3:00 p.m. Following the ser­vice there will be a dedicationof the Council Treaty Oak Treelocated in the center of theparking lot. Public is invited toattend. A coffee hour will fol­low in the church hall.

ST. JOHN OF GOD,SOMERSET

A kickoff dinner highlightingthe parishioners' enthusiasm atarriving at the threshold ofbuilding their new church, CCDcenter and parish hall will takeplace on Friday evening, Sept.10, at Venus de Milo.

Prime Ribs of Beef Au Jusand dancing will more than sat­isfy all. Tables of 10 can be re­served. Tickets are availablefrom any member of the parishor call Alice Arruda (674-0246)or the parish rectory (678-8531).

OUR LADY OF PERPETUALHELP, NEW BEDFORD

The parish will sponsor apierogi, sweet bread, golabki andmeat pie sale Wednesday

·through Saturday, Sept. 1-4.The annual parish bazaar, open

to the public, is scheduled forSaturday and Sunday, Sept. 18and 19, at the parish hall, 235N. Front St. Refreshments willbe available and musical enter­tainment is planned.

The Parish Parade

OUR LADY OFMT. CARMEL, SEEKONK

The Women's Guild will holdits opening meeting of the sea­son at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday,Sept. 8, beginning with Massand following with a businesssession, social hour and refresh­ments in the church center onRoute 44. All women of the par­ish are invited to attend andguests are welcome.

OUR LADY OF GRACE,NORm WESTPORTi The Couples Club will hold itsfirst dance of the season, "Re­flections of Summer," from 8p.m. to midnight Saturday,Sept. 11· at the church hall onSanford Road. The Roman IVBand will provide music. Ticketreservations may be made withMr. or Mrs. Charles Chaves, tele­phone 672-4248.

ST. WILLIAM,FALL RIVER

The Women's Guild will openits new season· on Wednesday,Sept. 8 with a 7:30 p.m. Mass inthe parish church. A coffee hourwill fQllow in the church all­purpose room. Rev. Barry W.Wall will be the guest speaker.

President, Mrs. Frank Kravyzk,has announced a dinner-dancefor Oct. 2 in the church center.Tickets are available from allGuild members.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER,ACUSHNET

The Ladies Guild will hold itsfirst meeting on Wednesday,Sept. 8, in the school hall at7:30 p.m. "Let's all have a greenthumb" will be the theme as thecare of plants will be demon-strated by "Potting Bench." .

ST. JOSEPH,ATTLEBORO

St. Joseph Senior Citizens willhold their weekly card party be­ginning at 1:30 tomorrow after­noon in the parish hall.

Members of the Knights ofthe Altar will he visiting homesto solicit donations for young­sters afflicted with musculardystrophy.

Line dancing classes will be­gin this Fall on Friday, Sept. 10,at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.Cost is $1.50 per person.

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St. George Women's Guildwill sponsor a Whist Party Sept.4 at 8:00 p.m. in the school hall.SS. PETER AND PAUL,FALL RIVER

The Home and School Organ­ization will hold a dance at 7:30p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at theFather Coady Center. Music willbe by the New Sounds andmeatball and chourico sand­wiches will be among refresh­ments available. Tickets may beobtained from Brenda Mendoza,telephone 673-5199 or PeggyMarchand, 674-2905.ST. ROCH,FALL RIVER

A fashion, show will be held at7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.· 9 atSte. Anne's Fraternity Hall, 144Guild St., Fall River, under aus­pices of the Council of CatholicWomen. Styles for all familymembers will be shown and re­freshments will be served. Tick­ets may be reserved with Mrs.Amelia Dwyer, telephone 674­3224. Donations of door prizeitems will be appreciated.

New ProvincialFor Broth'ers

Brother Henry Vanasse, a FallRiverite, has been named to athree-year term as Provincial ofthe American Province of theBrothers of Christian Instruc­tion.

Born in Fall River on July27, 1916, Brother Vanasse pro­nounced his final vows in 1939.Following many years in thereligious formation of Brothersas director of the Juniorate andScholasticate, he also taught atSt. Louis High School, Biddeford,Me., Mt. Assumption, Platts­burgh, N. Y., and Walsh College,No. Canton, O.

For the past six years, Broth­er Henry was the Assistant forthe English-speaking provinces-a role in which he will con­tinue to serve-and served asProvincial from 1964 to 1970.

Attends LCWRBoston Pia rIey

Mrs. Michael J. McMahon ofSt. Mary's Cathedral parish,Fall River, national chairman ofthe Organization Services Com- .mission of the National Councilof Catholic Women (NCCW), anobserver at the recent Bostonmeeting of the Leadership Con­ference of Women Religious(LCWR). Representing NCCW,she was the one lay observer atthe session, attended by 600 su­periors of women's congrega­tions.

She reported that among goalsagreed upon by participants inthe four-day parley were "educa­tion for justice, realizing it tobe a significant component ofspirituality"; increased interde­pendence with other groups;study of the role of women inthe Church and in society ingeneral; study of human sex­uality; and in-depth consider­ation of the significance of lead­ership and power.

Mrs. McMahon will report onthe meeting to the NCCW lead­ership. She noted that the su­periors' organization is an af­filiate of the national women'sgroup.

Policies Airedcommittee has designated fourclassifications for patients: a)maximal therapeutic effort with­out reservation; b) maximaltherapeutic effort without reser­vation, but with daily evaluationbecause possibility of survival isquestionable; c) selective lim­itation in therapeutic measures;and d) all therapy discontinued.

The guidelines stress that theultimate decisi<)D concerningclassification rests with thephysician, but provide for con­sultation with the patient (ifcompetent), his family and mem­bers of the critical care commit­tee.

A report by the critical carecommittee says economic con­siderations "must never serve asthe sole criterion for dispositionand treatment of patients."

The other hospital cited in themagazine, Beth Israel, has guide­lines for "orders. not to resusci­tate." When those guidelinesare invoked, the hospital at­tempts "to provide counseling,.eassurance, consolation andother emotional support as ap­propriate, for the patient's fam­ily and all involved hospital staff,as well as for the patient.

According to the journal's ed­itors, "if the responses" to itsarticle "are sympathetic, mod­erate and helpful, the cause ofhumanity will be advanced."

A highly critical reaction willput the subject "back in theshadows and hospital adminis­trators back in the closet," theeditorial said.

. Terminally IIIBOSTON (NC) - Two general

hospitals here have revealedtheir policies concerning with­drawal of life-prolonging treat­ment of the ~erminally ill.

Publication of the policiescame in the New England Jour­nal of Medicine, which calledthe revelations "an event of thefirst importance" in an accom­panying editorial.

According to the magazine'seditors, a "real opportunity" forcommunity dialogue on the sub­ject exists since the standardsare now public.

One of the hospitals, Massa­chusetts General Hospital, hasestablished a critical care com­mittee consisting of staff mem­bers, legal counsel, a priest-psy­chiatrist and a woman oncestricken with a serious tumor.

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Make Plans.Continued from Page One

Don't ,Live Together, Rev. Dan­iel F. Hoye; Media and Religion,Rev. A.J. Delvaux; Alcohol Ed­ucation: Where Is It and HowDo You Get It, Milton Wolk; AHappy Family Is Not An Acci­dent, Rev. John Tormey; TheReel You: A Look at Film Lan­guage, Ernest T. Nedder Jr.

The Church: A Growing Span­ish Minority, Rev. Charles Soto,OFM; A Man for Us-A Manfrom Us: A Look at Holy Or­ders, Deacon John J. Oliveira;Children's Liturgies, Sister MaryFelicita, CSSF; Music, the Gate­way to God, Sister BarbaraWalsh, SUSC.

Vocation .Awareness Program,Deacon Joseph M. Costa andBruce Cwiekowski; CommunityOutreach by Teenagers, Rev.Maurice T. Lebel, SJ; MarriageEncounter: Response to Mar­riage, Rev. Marc H. Bergeronand Mr. and Mrs. E. Correia;Electric Bible and Center forLearning: How to Use with HighSchool Students, presentationby a consultant; .Parish Alive!Rev. Robert S. Kaszynski; It Is

, Possible! High School Program,Sister Theresa Croteau, SSJ andRev. Richard Gendreau.

Additionally several demon­stration classes will be con­ducted, including work with aunit on the Old Testament withsixth graders and a lesson onthe Eucharist with second grad­ers.

The closing prayer servicewill have as its theme "FaithAlive through the SacramentalLife of the Church."

Arrangements for the day areunder the direction of Sister RitaPelletJier, SSJ, Associate Direc­tor for Religious Education forthe diocese, and Sister TheresaSparrow, RSM, Coordinator forReligious Education.

Registrations may be made atthe Catholic Education Center,423 Highland Ave., Fall River02720. The registration fee is $3.

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Schedule effective June 19-20 - Labor DayMa~es: Sunday-8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 A.M.

Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:00 P.M.Daily-8:00 A.M.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena-WednesdayMorning Mass at 8:00 A.M.

MARIONST. RITA

Schedule effective July 3 - Sept. 5Masses: Sunday-8:30, 10:00, 11:15 A.M:

Saturday-5:00 P.M.Daily-8:30 A.M.

. NANTUCKETOUR LADY OF THE ISLE

Schedule starts weekend May 29Masses: Sunday-7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A.M. and

7:00 P.M.Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:00 P.M.Daily-7:30 A.M. (Saturdays 9:00 A.M.)Rosary before 7:30 A.M. Mass daily

OAK BLUFFSSACRED HEART

Masses: Sunday-8:00, 9:15, 10:30 A.M.Saturday Eve.-5:15 & 7:00 P.M.Daily-7:00 A.M.

YARMOUTHPORTSACRED ·HE~T

Masses: Sunday-9:00 A.M.Saturday Eve.-5:00 P.M.

FALMOUTH HEIGHTSST. THOMAS CHAPEL

Schedule effective weekend of June 26-27Masses: Sunday-8:00, 9:00, 10:00, \1 :15 A.M.

Saturday-4:30 P.M.Daily-8:00 A.M.

MAnAPOlsmST>. ANTHONY

Masses: Sunday-7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 A.M.Saturday-8 A.M.-4:30 and 7:00 P.M.Daily-8:00 A.M.

SIASCONSETUNION CHAPEL

Masses: Sunday-8:45 A.M. July and August

HYANNISST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Masses: Sunday-7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00,. 12:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:30 P.M.Daily-7:00 A.M. and 12:10 P.M.

FALMOUTHST. PATRICK

Schedule effective weekend of June 26-27Masses: Sunday-7:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:15 and

5:30 P.M.Saturday Eve-5:30 and 7:00 P.M.Daily-7:00 A.M. -Saturdays 8:00 A.M.

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Masses: Sunday-9:00, 10:30 A.M.Saturday Eve.-4:00 and 7:00 P.M.Daily-5:00 P.M. (Mon.-Fri.) .Confessions-Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 P.M_

CHATHAMHOLY REDEEMER

Schedule effective July 3'Masses: Sunday-8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 A.M.

Saturday Evening-5:00 P.M.Daily-8:00 A.M.

SOUTH CHATHAMOUR LADY OF GRACE

Schedule effective July 3Masses: Sunday-8:30, 9:30, 10:30. 11:30 A.M.

Saturday Eve.-4:00 & 7:00 P.M.Daily-9:00 A.M.

CENTERVILLEOUR LIDY OF VICTORY

Masses: Sunday-7:00, 8:15, 9:30, 10:45, 12 noonSaturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:30 P.M.Daily-7:00 and 9:00 A.M.

First Fridays-Ultreya-8:00 P.M.First Friday Masses' at 7:00 and 9:00 A.M.

EAST BREWSTERIMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Schedule effective June 27 - Labor DayMasses: Sunday-8:00, 9:30, 11:00 A.M.

Saturday Eve.-4:30 and 6:00 P.M.

WEST BARNSTABLEOUR LADY OF HOPE

Masses: SUDl;lay-8:45 and 10:00 A.M.Saturday Eve.-4:30 P.M.

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ONSETST. MARY-5TAR OF THE SEA

I.1asses: Sunday-8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 A.M.Saturday-6:30 P.M.Daily 9:00 A.M.

Confessions: Saturday-3:30-4:30 P.M.· and after6:30 P.M. Mass

EAST FALMOUTHST. ANTHONY

Masses: Sunday-7:30, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 A.M.Saturday Eve.-4:00 & 5:00 P.M.Daily-8:00 A.M.

BUZZARDS BAYST. MARGARET'S

Masses: Sunday-8:00, 9:00,10:00, 11:00, 12 Noonand 7:30 P.M.

Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 6:30 P.M.Daily-8:00 A.M.

Confessions:, Saturday-4:00·5:00 and 7:00-8:00P.M.

BREWSTEROUR LADY OF THE CAPE

Schedule effective June 27 - Oct. 10Masses: Sunday-8:30, 10:00, 11:39 A.M.

Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 6:30 P.M.Daily-8:00 A.M. except Wed. 7:30 P.M.

Confessions: Saturday-4:00-5:00 P.M. and 6:00­6:30 P.M.

First Friday-7:00-7:30 P.M.

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led by suspended French Arch­bishop Marcel Lefebvre.

Cardinal Ugo Poletti, thePope's vicar for the Rome di­ocese, asked for the prayers inresponse to a declaration of sup­port for Archbishop Lefebvremade by a conservative Catholicgroup in Rome.

The cardinal's request, madefrom Lourdes, France, where hewas leading a pilgrimage of4,000 Romans, was one of manyrecent statements by bishQpsagainst Archbishop Lefebvre'sconservative Catholic movement.

Several Swiss and French prel­ates made declarations urgingCatholics not to participate inthe archbishop's illegal publicTridentine Mass in Lille, France,Aug. 29.

About 6,000 traditionalistCatholics attended the Mass inthe Lille Sports Arena.

The prayers requested by Car­dinal Poletti were not· offered,however, at a weekly TridentineMass here--ane of three usuallyheld on Sundays in Rome.

The Tridentine Mass - therite offered in the Church sincethe 16th-century Council ofTrent and only recenIty replacedby the New Order of the Massinstituted by Pope Paul VI as aresult of the Second VaticanCouncil-has become a symbolfor many traditionalists opposedto the reforms of· the council.

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Four teachers at St. Anne'sSchool, Fall River, have beennamed by Sister Frances TheresaBisson, OP, principal, for inclu­sion in the 1976 edition of "Out­standing Leaders in Elementaryand Secondary Education."

They are Sister Gilles MarieTheroux, OP, Sister GertrudeLauzon, OP, Diane T. Diogo andPaula E. Gagnon. In addition toinclusion in the annual volume,they are under consideration forgrants to be awarded to the topfive elementary teachers amongthose selected.

Publishers of the book, whichincludes some 6000, nominees,note that each educator "hasbeen nominated by school prin­cipals and superintendents whoknow the exceptional contribu­tions each has made towardthe advancement of education.

ChurchContinued from Page Two

The role of the Church withregard to poverty, Msgr. Hig­gins said, is not to provide tech­nical solutions. "It does nothave the political authority, theeconomic means, or the specificcompetence necessary for gov­erning the temporal order. .

Promote Justice ."Nevertheless, as a religious

institution, the Church mustwork for justice in ways and bymeans consonant with her ownnature and her own specific mis­sion. That is to say, the Churchcan and must promote justiceby the constant proclamation ofthe Gospel, by denouncing vi­9lations of justice, by education,by encouraging the faithful to,take part in political actionaimed at achieving justice, andby organizing programs or proj­ects aimed at helping the poor,the weak and the oppressed bothat home and abroad."

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When I read that the WorldHealth Organization estimatesthat 75 percent to 85 percentof all cancer in humans is causedby man-made substances intro­duced to our environment andthat one out of every four Amer-

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1976 9icans can expect to get cancer,I am amazed at the attitude thatsurrounds me, the attitude of:Well, there's nothing that wecan do about it'"

Why must we accept this hor­ror? Certainly if we do not careabout our own bodies, and thatis our choice; can we with afree conscience pass this fatal­istic attitude on to our childrenand their children?

We need a ripple in our poolof .complacency, a ripple thatwould hopefully tum into 'agiant wave· of anger and a de­mand that the giant food andchemical companies that havethe blessing of the FDA andUSDA, cease bombarding uswith thousands of chemicals,pesticides, and herbicides in ourfood, drink, and air; convincingus with multi-million dollar ad­vertising that we need this gar­bage to live a full, glorious life.

I sincerely hope that as manyAmericans as possible, as soonas possible, begin to realize be­fore it is too iate that truly "weare what we eat".

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WEST WAREHAMST. ANTHONY

Schedule July and AugustMasses: Sunday-9:00, 10:30 AM.

Saturday Eve.-7:00 P.M.Confessions: Y2 hour before Mass

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Masses: Sunday-7:00 P.M.

NORTH TRUROOUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Schedule effective June 12Masses: Sunday-9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 AM.

Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 6:00 P.M.

TRUROSACRED HEART

Schedule effective June 12Masses: Sunday-9:30 AM.

Saturday-7:00 P.M.

WEST HARWICHHOLY TRINITY

Schedule effective July 3 - Sept. 12Masses: Sunday-7:30, 9:00, 10:30, and 12 Noon

Saturday Eve.-5:00 & 7:00 PM.Confessions: Saturday 4:00 and 7:45 P.M.

WELLFLEETOUR LADY OF LOURDES

Schedule effective June 12Masses: Sunday-8:00, P:OO. 10:00. 11:00 A.M

Saturday Eve.-5:00, 6:00 and 7:30 P.M.Daily-9:00 AM. ,~

Confessions: Sat: 4:30 - 5:00 P.M.

WAREHAMST. PATRICK

Schedule for July and AugustMasses: Sunday-7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00,

11:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.Saturday Eve.-4:00 and 6:00 P.M.Daily-7:00 AM. and 9:00 AM.Exposition of the Blessed Sacramentfollows the 7:00 A.M. Mass and continuesuntil 5:00 P.M. on 1st Fridays

Confessions: Yz hour before Masses&-.5at. 3:00 P.M.

OSTERVILLEOUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION

Masses: Sunday-7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 A.M.Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:30 P.M.Daily-7:00 AM.

Confessions: Saturday-4:15 - 5:00 P.M.

NORTH EASTHAMCHURCH OF THE VISITATION

Schedule effective June 19-20 - Labor DayMasses: Sunday-8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 A.M.

Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:00 P.M.

SANTUITST. JUDE'S CHAPEL

Masses: Sunday-9:00 and 10:30 AM.Saturday-5:00 P.M.

Confessions: Saturday-4:15 - 5:00 P.M.

MASHPEEQUEEN OF ALL SAINTS '

Masses: Sunday-8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM.Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:30 P.M.

Confessions: Saturday-4:15 - 5:00 P.M.

SANDWICHCORPUS CHRISTI

Masses: Sunday-8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 AM. and12 Noon

Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:00 P.M.Daily-9:00 AM.

PROVINCETOWNST. PETER THE APOSTLE

Masses: Sunday-7:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 AM.,7:00 P.M.

Saturday Eve.-7:00 P.M.Daily-7:00 AM. and 5:30 P.M. (except

Saturday)Confessions: Saturday-4:00 - 5:00 P.M. and 6:45

P.M. .

POCASSETST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

Schedule begins June 20 - Aug 29Masses: Sunday-7:30, 8:30, 9:30,10:30,11:30 A.M.

Saturday Eve.-"';5:00 and 7:00 P.M.Daily-7:30 AM.

Confessions: Saturday -- 4:00 - 4:45 P.M. andfollowing 7:00 P.M. Mass for half-hour

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Masses: Sunday-8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 AM.Saturday Eve.-6:00 P.M.

SOUTH YARMOUTHST. PIUS TENTH

Masses: Sunday-7:00. 9:00, 10:15, 11:30 AM.5:00 P.M.

Saturday Eve.-4:00 and 7:00 P.M..Daily-7:00 and 9:00 AM.(9:00 AM. Mass Mon.-Fri. only)

BASS RIVEROUR LADY OF THE HIGHWAY

Masses: Sunday--8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM.Daily-8:00 AM. (Mon.-Fri.)

VINEYARD HAVENST. AUGUSTINE

Masses: Sunday--8:00, 10:30 AM.Saturday Eve.-4:00 and 7:00 P.M.Daily-8:00 A.M. (Mon.-Fri.)

Confessions: Saturday-2:30 - 3:30 P.M.

DENNISPORTUPPER COUNTY ROAD

OUR LADY 'OF THE ANNUNCIATIONSchedule effective July 3 - Sept. 12

Masses: Sunday-7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 A.M.Saturday Eve.-4:30 P.M.

Confessions: Saturday-3:45 P.M.

WOODS HOLEST. JOSEPH

Schedule effective June 19-20 thru Labor DayMasses: Sunday-8:00, 10:00 AM.

Saturday Eve.-7:00 P.M.Daily-8:00 AM. (9:00 A.M. Sat. only)

Confessions: Y2 hour before Sunday Masses

NORTH FALMOlITH (Megansett)IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Schedule effective June 19-20 thru Labor DayMasses: Sundav~:OO, 9:30. 11:00 AM.

Saturday E,:,e.-4:15 and 5:30 P.M.. Daily-9:00 AM.

Confessions: Y2 hour before Sunday Masses

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10 THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1976

For Governor, Homesteaders, Families Come FirstFAMIUES COUNT: Both

in the governor's mansion ofNevada and on remote andrugged homesteads in WestVirginia, family life is seenas a primary value. Left,Governor Mike O'Callaghanof Nevada chats with VeryRev. Leo E. McFadden, pas­tor of St. Teresa's Church inCarson City, where he at­tends daily Mass. He saysMass, time with ~is familyrank first on his schedule.Right, Rev. Edwin Dasch­bach of Webster County,W.Va. forks hay to parish­ioner John Rudloff. Rudloffsare among many youngfamilies who have come to,the mountains to escape ur­ban pressures, spend moretime with their children.

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Homesteading ParishionersSeek Deep Values of Life

CARSON CITY (NC) - Thegovernor of Nevada believes thetwo most sacred times of theday occur when he is at dailyMass and when he is at homewith his family in the evening.

Gov. Mike O'Callaghan, formerathlete, war hero and educator,leaves his desk every morninghe is in Carson a few minutesbefore seven to walk to nearbySt. Teresa of Avila churoh.

"I walk into church knowingthat a hundred different thingsmust be d'one," the governorsaid, "but when Mass starts, alldistractions go away. Oh, someworries may intrude, but for themost part, they stay away.

"My mornipg Mass and mytime with my family in the eve­ning are the most sacred times"of the day."

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the governor said that if he hadnot been seriously injured inthe Korean War, where heearned a battlefield commiss10n,he would probably have servedin the military and never be­come governor.

"The 'ifs' of life all have areason," he added, saying thatdespite his love of the military,the Lord has different plans forhim.

Speaking of the. value of his

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faith, the governor said:"The pressure of public life

is something you live with 24hours a.day and there is no onein public life who does not makemistakes. Some mistakes youcan correct, 'others you have tolive with, but your faith makesthat living easier."

Some Nevadans have saidthey are sorry he is not betterknown nationally so he couldrim for president of the UnitedStates.

"The people of Nevada havepaid me the highest complimentby electing· me twice and theConstitution says that is .thelimit, so I have no plans everto run for public office again,"he said.

Cold Beer, Honest Talk"When I finish my term, I

hope to spend about six monthsin the presence of some scholarsjust debating things to clearthe cobwebs out of my mind.

"There is nothing better than. it cold beer and some honest

talk to gain a great perspectiveon life."

Asked if he would return tohis profession of education, hesaid he could not really declarehis future before his term is up.

Through his college careerand seven and a half years inthe military, the governorwanted to make daily Mass partof his routine but "never got hisact together" until he becamegovernor in 1970.

"I would go to Mass on cam­pus or during Lent, but I gotmy day better, organized whenI came to Carson," he said.

His day begins early, some­times at 4 a.m. He is at his deskat 5 a.m., alone in the statebuilding dictating, caJIling anoffice in Washington, D. C., orphoning a Nevada rancher whois sure to be up.

In any case, just a few min­utes before seven in the morn­ing, a smiling statesman stridesout of his office on a woodenleg earned in Korea to walk todaily Mass.

WHEELING, W. Va. (NC) ­Spread over a 1,200 square-milearea of Webster and Braxtoncounties in the hills of WestVirginia, 130 Catholics make upthe parish of Fathers EdwinDaschbach and Ken Reed.

An important part of the par­ish are young homesteaders likethe families of Dick McClureand Tom Hailer, who came tothis rugged country to getaway from the pressures of citylife and spend more time withfamily members, according toFather Daschbach.

He describes the homestead­ers, who have come from statesall along the East Coast, as"young people with high ideals,such enthusiasm and a desirefor the 'rugged life' that is par­tially a reaction against the ease,comforts, conveniences, tensionand impersonalism of the societyin which they had been living."

The homesteader life, how­ever, is not an easy one, FatherDaschbach said. He tells of theoften primitive conditions fam-'jlies live in before they have fin­ished their own homes.

Visiting families, he said, of­ten involves driving many mil~s

over deeply rutted roads andclimbs of over 45 minutes whena truck or jeep can't get through.

Time for ReligionBut even with farm duties and

transportation difficulties thehomesteaders find time to de­vote to religion.

"Their enthusiasm for rurallife pours over into their reli­gion," Father Daschbach said."·Besides reflecting the spirit ofChristian love and joy in theirdaily lives, they are seriousabout their children's religiouseducation and are steady churchgoers."

When volunteers are needed forparish work, homesteaders head

the list, according to FatherDaschbach.

"Dick McClure put his crafttalents to work by building andcarving the sign for St. Anne'schapel," he said. "He then con­structed wooden steps for therectory-trailer and worked withother parishioners putting onthe new chapel roof.

"The Hailers help with rum­mage sales and together withother parishioners are always oncall when any need arises."

People like the· homesteadersare often accused of runningaway from progress, of substi­tuting a naive idealized life forreality, Father Daschbach said.

"Rather than running 'from,'they claim to be running 'to'reality," Father Daschbach said."By 'reality' they mean thedeeper values and beauties oflife they feel are submerged bythe external facade of material­ism, by everyday tensions andfinancial worries, the healthhazards of pollution and fearspresent in a drug and crime­laden society.

They are convinced they arecorrect, Father Daschbaoh said."The enthusiasm and drive theybring to their adventure showsno signs of abating. They knowthey have but one life to live,and want to live it in as muchhuman dignity as possible."

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Furthermore, some of themore "progressive" youngerbishops are trying to get pointswith the media and with Rome,one suspects, by trying to sur­pass their Protestant counter­parts in the Hate America in­dustry.

Thus we hear a lot these'daysabout how the U. S. is followingthe "cash register" policy in re­sponding to world hunger. Nowmost people know that that'ssilly, and they don't take seri­ously the church leaders, Prot­estants or Catholics, who pro­pound such drivel. But youdon't hear progressive ambitiousyoung bishops talking aboutanti-Catholicism which, inciden~

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little clout it has left in theabortion issue, which does notdeeply concern most Catholicsand about which the bishopscan do nothing at all, as ev­idenced by their perennial failureto get a Constitutional amend­ment on abortion.

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But the question rises as towhy the cultural and politicalelites of the country worryabout what blacks and Jews andwomen think" and care not atall about what Catholics think.Or to put the matter the otherway around, why are Catholicsnot able to organize around is­sues and power the way .otherminority groups in society do?

There, are a number of an­swers, I think. First of all, Cath­olics have tended to leave suchmatters to their leaders, polit­ical, trade union, and ecclesiasti­cal. But all three groups havefailed them in the currentcrisis of anti- Catholic feeling.The political and union typesare more interested in theirown . administrative problemsand personal power thanthey are in specific Catholic is­sues. They argue, quite correctlyit seems to me, that they shouldserve all their constituents andnot just Catholics. But then thespecific Catholic issues tend toget ignored, save insofar as theycan be translated into votes.

The church leadership has be­come politically impotent be­cause it lost credibility on sex­ual matters with "HumanaeVitae," and has invested what

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If We Don1t Defend SelvesWho Will Fight For Us?

The Carter campaign and the resurgence of anti-Cath­olicism in American society raise the question of what hashappened to Catholic clout. When the New York "Times"(not a particularly anti-Catholic journal) publishes a blas­phemy against the VirginMary on its op/ed page anda comic picture of CardinalSheehan sleeping at the Eu­charistic Congress on its frontpage, it is clear that no oneworries about what Catholicsthink.

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Golde'n JubileeMr. and Mrs. Frederic\<. L.

Collier, parishioners of St. Jo-.seph Parish, Fall River, cel­ebrated their Golden WeddingJubilee on Sept. 1, 1976.

Married Sept. I, 1926 at SS.Peter and Paul Church, FallRiver, the proud couple rejoicedwith their two children, Freder­ick S. Collier of Boston andRosemary Dubovick of FallRiver and their three grandchil­dren.

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peculiarly ethnic racial hostil­ity in these data from severalsurveys. What we have found isthat ethnics tend to live in farcloser proximity to blacks thando the native Protestant seg­ments of the population.

"And it is this proximity,coupled with the tensions thatnaturally accompany the typesof disruptive displacement nowoccurring in our cities, that ac­count for the apparently greatinvolvement of ethnics in racialconfrontations. Yet ethnics reoport attitudes no less fovorable,and those of low income reportattitudes more favorable, toblacks than do native Protes­tants."

My reason for citing Greeley'sdata is that influential writersin the intellectual community,who ought to know better, stillsay, w.ithout evidence or proof,that ethnics as a group are ra­cially bigoted, presumably morethan other· "enlightened" seg­ments of our population. Thehistorian, Gabriel Kolko, is acase in point.

In his recent book, "MainCurrents in American History,"Prof. Kolko - who seems tothink some form of socialism isthe only answer to our domesticand international problems-de­votes a chapter to the historicaldevelopment of the AmericanworkIng class. '

His basic proposition is that"the individualism of the eco·nomically ambition immigrant"and the splintering of the ethniccommunity into rival nationalitygroups have prevented theemergence of a politics-based onclass and economic interest. Bythis he means that the divisionsin the ethnic community havemade it impossible for the U. S.to' opt in favor of his brand ofsocialism, which he never clear­ly defines.

For present purposes, Kolko'sreading of the history of theAmerican working class and hisown political ideology are besidethe point. The point is that, indeveloping his overall thesisabout the American working.class, he blandly charges thatethnics have "a common fearand hatred of blacks." Greeley'sresearch has demonstrated thatthis' charge is completely un-·founded.

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Why, then do so many influ­ential U. S. opinion makers con­tinue circulating the charge thatethnics are racial bigots? Gree­ley's answer is that, becausethey tend to rely on superficialinformation about occasionalracial conflicts in ethnic ormixed neighborhoods, they mis­interpret the facts.

He says, "They have viewedthe increasingly visible tensionsbetween ethnics and blacks as aconsequence of intense racialhostilities on the part of ethnics.We· have found no evidence of

ed the widespread accusationthat ethnics are the primary ex­ponents of racism in the UnitedStates. '

In 1970, verifiable statisticalevidence was minimal. Mean­while, competent research schol­ars have filled that gap, possiblyFather Andrew Greeley of theNational Opinion Research Cen­ter, who knows more about theethnic stand on race-and haswritten about it more intelli­gently-than anyone else. FatherGreeley is a man of many parts.His scholarly work on all as- .pects of the ethnic problem isonly a small part of his prodi­gious ~utput.

Basic ConclusionHis findings and· conclusions

on this issue are summarized inhis recent book, "Ethnicity inthe United States" (John Wileyand Sons, New York). His basicconclusion is that "the ethnicstand on race is exactly contra­ry to the prevailing image. Dif­ferences between ethnic andnon-ethnic groups are not over­whelming in most cases, but theethnic groups are minimally 15percentage points more pro­black on race scale responsesthan sans hyphens and hybrids.They are at least seven percent­age points more pro-black thanwestern European Protestants

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The 1970 USCC Labor Day Statement - drafted byMsgr. Geno Baroni of the National Center for Urban EthnicAffairs which I co-signed with him - dealt with problemsworking-class ethnics faced. This group constitutes a largesegment of the Americanpopulation. After noting thatworking-class whites wholive in metropolitan areashave many unmet demandswhich have long been neglectedby our nation's mainstream in­stitutions, the statement reject-

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KNOW YOUR FAITHII .Tradition of John .Eliiah ~Packed With Enthusiasm

II How Do You Know It's Love?

Beginning a Parish CouncilCommunion received standing,more substantial altar breads,programs in which parents pre­pare children for first receptionof sacraments and the conversionof confessionals into reconcilia­tion rooms are items whichwould run into heavy oppositionfrom many parish council mem­bers unaware of the reasons be­hind such moves. Their gut re­actions and emotional resistancewould tend to doom them fromthe start.

In this type of parish, admit­tedly an exception today, I wouldinitiate a gradual program of up­dating the liturgy in accord withpapal directives and improvingreligious education in line withapproved diocesan regulations.Then, a year or so later, beginthe process of forming a parishcouncil.

A search· or steering commit­tee composed of representativeparishioners would take the pre­liminary steps. This group shouldread some of the pertinent liter­ature (John XXIII Publications

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vited the priests to go first. Howthey struggled with chants,yells,rituals, dances and self-mutila­tion. Elijah taunted them, say­ing their gods must be out tolunch.

Then came his turn. He cre­ated a great altar and poured

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ByMSGR. JOSEPH M. CHAMPLIN

In a parish where Vatican­oriented leadership has neverexisted. or been lacking for along time, I am not sure estab­lishment of' the parish councilwould be first on my priority listof objectives.

This is neither a denial of the­council's importance nor a wishto jealously reserve all decisionmaking for the clergy.

On the contrary, councils areessential for the full and activeinvolvement of lay persons in thelife of any parish. Moreover,council members need to see thattheir opinions have impact andto understand that their wordsreach ears willing to listen.

.Nevertheless, parishioners in achurch with behind-the-timesliturgies and little or no adultreligious education programs are,in most cases, not well equippedto make informed judgmentsabout certain aspects of parishlife. .

For example, the sign of peace,

PROPHET ELIJAH is fed by angel on his journey toMount Horeb, where God told him to anoint Jehu as kingof Israel. (NC Photo of woodcut by Gustave Dore)

Hollywood epic. At Mount Car­mel Elijah and the priests wereeach to take a bull place it onan altar and ask the respectiveGod to send a fire to consumeit. The victor would be giventhe privilege of slaughtering thedefeated. Crowds lined the hillsto see the outcome. Elijah in-

Epic ShowdownAnd come back he did. This

time he demanded a showdownwith the 400 Baal priests. Thecontest terms were worthy of a

By FATHER ALFRED McBRIDE

The word enthusiasm comesfrom . the Greek "en-theos,"meaning the God within. TheGreeks figured that anyone whobubbled with such passionateenergy must be getting it froma god inside. They could wellhave applied this characteriza­tion to the prophet Elijah. Hecrashed onto the biblical stagelike a bolt of lightning and leftit fittingly (not bothering to dielike the rest) in a fiery chariot.Save for Moses, no other.OldTestament figure blazes morebrightly. One fine way to sensethe volcanic personality of thisman is to listen to the broadVictorian harmonies Felix Men­delssohn uses in his majesticoratorio Elijah.

In the Bible the Hooks of Kingsare a stage on which prophetsand kings battle one another forthe souls of the people. Thekings want to sell a rather will­ing people on a typical material­istic political system. The proph­ets wrestle for the souls of thepeople, reminding them that thelove contract (the covenant)with God is more important.They pledged themselves to Godin a great wedding at Sinai andin the solemn marriage feast ofthe Passover. They fell in lovewith God. They ought to stay inlove with him. The prophets donot engage in deft diplomaticmaneuvers with the king. Theybelieved in confrontation, directbrinkmanship, a down-to-the­mat, winner-take-all combat.

No one appeared to love thiskind of battle more than Elijah.Not for him the whisper of in­trigue, the mild compromise,the trade-off. He advocated mus­cular religion and loved everyminute of it. Moses had hisEgyptian pharaoh. Elijah facedup (or down) to Israel's KingAhab. Ahab had married a Sido­nian beauty, named Jezebel.Not only was she the Cleopatraof her time, she was determinedto replace once and for all the"foolish" moralistic control ofmonotheistic Jewish faith.

Her first move was to per­suade her husband to install 400priests· of the fertility region ofBaal and Astarte. This wouldbe the equpivalent of turning acathedral into a colossal bordel­lo. The biblical comment onthis was quite calm: "He didmore to anger the Lord than anyof the kings of Israel beforehim." (I Kings, 16, 34) Elijahshowed more feeling. He stormedinto the palace, disdained anyceremonies of approach and flat­ly declared that no rain wouldfall in Israel for the next threeyears. Let the people and thepalace choke in their dust, thenhe would come back for rounrttwo.

the God Jesus revealed to us. Heis the "Word of life," the Godwho is "light," the God who is"love." That God is easier tograsp and to find. He is neverfar away. He is as close to usas peace and joy, as forgiveness,as the love we share and havefor one another.

Listen to John in his first let­ter, writing about this God: "Wewrite to you about the Word oflife" which has existed from thevery beginning: we have heardit, and we have seen it with oureyes; yes, we have seen it andour hands have touched it. Whenthis life became visible, we sawit. . . . What we have seen andheard we tell to you also, so that·you will join us in the fellowshipthat we have with the Fatherand with his Son Jesus Christ."

Love as Proof<It isn't so much that John

makes God human - enough tobe seen and heard and 'touched.He is telling us that the far-away,unreachable, mighty and power­ful God has entered 'the humanrace, has joined it to Himself andlives among us. Though Jesushas left, we can neverthelesshave fellowship with Him in theSpirit, we can live in the light,have our sins forgiven, and loveone another as He has loved us.In fact, it will be proof of ourbeing "in touch with Him if v:;ehave love for one another.

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a careful analysis of the letterreveals that John did have adefinite and presumably localsituation in mind.

Some members of the commu­nity or communities had suc­cumbed to philosophical errorswhich had perverted their faith.It is not easy to pinpoint theexact nature of the false teach­ing, but from hints in the epis­tle it seems that the heresy wasa type of Gnosticism. The fol­lowers of this doctrine claimedto have a special knowledge notavailable to the masses ('gnosis'in Greek equals knowledge).From this claim flowed manyaberrations, doctrinal and moral.The letter combats these errorsin a positive way.

We may judge from its stresson the necessary connection be­tween true knowledge, love, anddivine sonship on the one handand the avoidance of sin andobservance of the command­ments on the other, that thefalse teachers were attack:ingbasic principles. of Christianmorality also. In refuting, how­ever subtly, these doctrinal andmoral errors, John wrote' someof the most sublime pages ofinspired literature. Especiallynoteworthy is the teaching ofthe letter on Christian love, cul-

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God esecapes us when' wereach for Him. So often we can'tfind Him when we search. forHim. Worst of all, when wethink we need Him most Heseems furthest away. Actually,there is a God who is unreach­able, a God who is far from usand hard to find. He is the allpowerful God who created theuniverse, the mighty God whoslew the Egyptians, the ruler andjudge who inspires awe and fear.Mostly He is the Old TestamentGod - necessary, real, and fromall eternity. Yet, who would wanta God who wasn't powerful,mighty and capable of great andwonderful deeds? "Oh God! HowGreat Thou Art!" is not just asong but a true saying. Yes,God is like that.

Then there is another God ­without there being two Gods -

ByFATHER JOHN J. CASTELOT

The "School" of St. John pro­duced five New Testament writ­ings; the fourth Gospel, threeletters, and the Apocalypse. To­day we shall look at the firstletter (1 John) and the Apoc­alypse (Revelation).

One John reflects divine truthwith all the dazzling spontaneityof a brilliant gem. But it is nota prism breaking light downinto orderly bands of color. Soit does not lend itself to orderlydivision. One eager thoughtstumbles over the other ingrand, though fortunately farfrom complete, confusion. Thesame ideas recur like sparklingreflections from similar facets ofa slowly revolving jewel. Yet ithas a unity and a marked pro­gression of thought.

Like some later epistles, 1John seems more of a sermonthan a letter. There is no sal­utation and no final greeting.No one is mentioned by name

.and there is little indication ofany personal relationship be­tween the writer and his ad­dresses. Consequently somehave concluded that 1 John wassort of a pamphlet intended forthe whole Church and not .aletter written in view of a spe­cific local situation. However,

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much among us and continues tobe maligned. How many sins ofthe flesh are committed in thename of love? How many wrongsproceed from self-love? In John'sEpistle God is love, "and who­ever lives in love lives in Godand God lives in hi~." Moreover,we are exhorted to "love oneanother, because love comesfrom God and whoever loves is achild of God and whoever is achild of God does not continuesin." Or to live, or to hate, orto disobey God's commands.

What becomes clear is thattrue love is never far removedfrom God and that is how it canbe recognized. It is a powerfulforce for good; it does wonderfuldeeds; it goes about doing good(as it was said of Jesus); it laysdown its life; it heals and makeswhole. It has the earmarks ofboth aspects of God: powerful,st. 19, creative, just; but alsomerciful and loving and close by.

"We have seen and touchedhim," John says. We can doeven better than t.hat: we can beHis children and He can live inus.

apocalyptic language, numbersstand for ideas rather than formathematical quantities. Totake them in the latter sense isto miss the wholEI' point and tocome up with some bizarreideas, like the undisturbed reignof Christ for literaly 1,000 years.Or take the picture of the Lambwith seven horns and seven

'eyes. This defies pietoral repre­sentation, and no such represen­tation was intended. Seven isthe symbol of perfection; hornsindicate power and eyes knowl­edge. John is describing the sac­rificed and now victorious Christ,who possesses the fullness ofpower and perfect knowledge.

Many have tried to find in theApocalypse a detailed blueprintof the Church's and the world'shistory until the end of time.All such attempts have failed,simply because John did not in­tend to draw any such blueprint.He did make reference to his­torical events, but they werethose of his own day.. He de­scribed the final victory ofChrist and His Church, but inkeeping with the confusion oftemporal perspective so charac­teristic of apocalyptic writing.meant this description to be ret­roactive and to include the vic­tory of the Church in the pres­ent situation. Only thus couldhe reassure his readers, and thisw~s his immediate intention.

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This type of writing had itsheyday in the last two centuriesB.C. and continued to flourishin the early years of .the Chris­tian era. It came naturally toJohn, a Jew versed in the writ­ing of his people, sacred andsecular. And it fitted his situa­tion and purpose perfectly. He,too 'las being persecuted, aswen thousands of his fellow­Christians. They were bewil­dered and frightened and neededconsolation and encouragement.They had to be reassured thatthe Lord had not forsaken them,that Jesus would triumph, nowand throughout history. Johnwas given this assurance fromon high and p~ssed it on to hisfellow sufferers: "The gates ofhell ,shall not prevail!"

It is difficult to understandwhy the Apocalypse has alwaysbeen open to misunderstanding.One important reason has beena failure to recognize its lite­erary form and a consequentfailure to interpret it accordingto the special laws imposed bythat form. For example, in

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minating in the arresting defi­nition of 4:16: "God is love, andhe who abides in love abidesin God, and God in him."

The last of the Johanine writ­ings and the last book of theNew Testament is the Apoc­alypse. It· is also the strangestNew Testament book, written ina style so foreign to modemmentality that many otherwisedevoted readers of the sacredtext are tempted to throw uptheir hands in despair. But ifone has some idea of its back­ground, the situation in whichit was written, the style Johnused, and the purpose he hadin writing it, the Apocalypse isfascinating and rewarding. Read­ing a good modern translation'with clear explanatory notes in­creases one's understanding andpleasure.

Apocalyptic LiteratureApocalyptic literature was a

peculiar type of writing whichbegan in Jewish circles aboutthe time of the Babylonian Exile.There are examples in Isaiah24-27 and Zechariah 9-12; Eze­kiel is full of it, and almost halfof Deuteronomy is written inthis style. The Jews, familiarwith the prophetic writings,found the symbolism of theapocalyptic writings quite totheir taste and grasped theirmeaning without much difficul­ty. They were aware of the sig­nificance tli.ey should attach tocertain mystic numbers, colors,stars, animals, and natural phe­nomena like clouds, thunder,and lightning.

SEVEN-HORNED, SEVEN-EYED LAMB illustrates dif­ficulties in interpreting the Apocalypse. "In apocalypticlanguage," writes Father Castelot, "numbers stand forideas, not mathematiCal ,quantities." Seven, for examplesymbolizes perfection, horns indicate power, eyes know­ledge; and the lamb signifies Christ, perfect in power andknowledge. (NC Photo)

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council is small (five staff per­sons and six elected laity). Theelection, despite good educationand publicity plus an attractiveballot with photos of candidates,prQved disappointing. We experi­enced difficulty securing candi­dates and less than 50 per centof parishioners voted.

Once the council was under­way, however, it was made clearto members that the major deci­sions for the parish were, ideally,to pass from the staff (aided bythe two trustees in exceptionalcases) to them. At the sametime, they understood the pastorultimately possessed a veto pow­er, if a decision ran contrary todiocesan church policy.

In some ways, the occasionallybitter debate about a council'sdecision-making or consultative­only function appears to me a bitacademic. A council wields greatpower - moral, persuasive pow­er, even if its role has beenclearly defined as advisory.

A pastor with any degree ofsensitivity to his leadership posi­tion in contemporary societyshould most reluctantly move ina direction clearly opposed by aheavy majority of the council.In theory I believe he could andshould, but those would be rareinstances.

On the other hand, the pastor(or parish team) which frequent­ly ignores a council's recom­mendations, will soon have dis­contented representatives and aterminally ill unit.

Here are a few practical tipsfor the successful operation ofan established parish council:

*Some time at each meetingshould be allocated for the mem­bers' intellectual and spiritualgrowth. Prayer and scripture, afilm strip; book review or pre­sentation come readily to mindfor this. An annual Mass is alsohighly desirable.

*The president should preparea careful and detailed agenda inadvance. One cannot run asmooth meeting without suchpreliminary efforts.

*The president must seek tocombine a strong leadershipfunction which keeps the groupon target with a great concernthat each representative enjoysthe freedom to speak when somoved.

*Committees ought to be func­tional or disbanded.

*Occasional socializing (e.g.,a dinner, wine and cheese aftera meeting) helps build a betterworking relationship betweenthe council members.'

Continued from Page Twelvesea water over the wood. Thenwith dignity and absolute confi­dence, he prayed, "0 Lord, let itbe known that· you are God ...Answer me! Answer me!" (IKings 18, 36-37) The fire cameand swepth away the wood andwater and swallowed up thevictim. The people fell to theirknees crying. "The Lord is God.The Lord is God." (I Kings 18,39) No time for piety. Elijah or­dered the immediate executionof the 400 priests.

This impressed but did notconvince Jezebel. She orderedElijah's arrest. He fled toMount Horeb.

Round three took place in acave.

God said, "What are you do­ing in that cave?"

"I have fought for you. Ihave destroyed the false priests.But Israel still sides with Jez­ebel and not your covenant."

God said, "Listen for myword."

A huricane shook the hills.God's voice was not there.

An earthquake tore.e rocksand trees. God's voice was notthere.

. A fire burned the earth. God'svoice was not there. -

Then came a soft breeze."What are you doing here, Eli­jah?"

"I have fought for you and Ihave lost."

"Anoint Jehu as a new king.Through him I will drive outAhab and Jezebel and restorecovenant to Israel."

Eventually Ahab repented.Jezebel did not and was thrownunceremoniously out a windowand eaten by dogs. (2 Kings9, 36-37) Elijah passed his pro­phetic power to Elisha. He waslast seen going up to heaven ina fiery chariot.

Orthodox Jews retain the pop­ular belief that since Elijah didnot die he will return one day.They place an empty chair forhim at each Seder meal. ReformJews stress the "cup of Elijah."At their Seder rite they antic­ipate the coming of the greatestage of Jewish spirituality. The"fifth cup" at their Seder mealis for Elijah whom they believewill usher in the messianic age.Small wonder that the Gospelsportray the mighty John theBap~ist as Elijah reborn. Everyage can use an Elijah. Let uspray for his kind of spirit.

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Continued from Page Twelvehas a variety available), visitneighboring parishes to observecouncils in action, and obtainsample by-laws and constitutions.

With that as background, thesteering unit would organize aneducational program for the par­ish at large. Homilies, handouts,and bulletin messages are theeasiest methods for mass com­munication; small group discus­sions require more effort, butprobably exert a deeper influ­ence.

The final task for this steeringgroup is to suggest a tentativeorganization of the council andto conduct an election.

Small CouncilAt Holy Family we were anx­

ious to have more elected repre­sentatives than ex-officio or ap­pointed ones. Consequently, the

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"ONE OF THE HIGHEST Biblical values of both theOld and New Testaments is the ability to provide servicefrom the perspective of standing apart ... and being ulti­mately ready to put everything on the line."

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"Summertime and the living is easy. Fish are jumpingand the cotton is high." George Gershwin put it that wayseveral years ago in his beautiful and once again popularmusical, "Porgy and Bess." Now the group War gives us that"arne lazy day feeling in their new single "Summer."

We like to think of summer in terms of relaxing; takingit easy, changing the pace of the hectic routine we spinthrough day after day. Summer is the time to unwind, andso we dream it and plan it and look forward to days of sleep­ing late and doing only the things we want.

That's the way we like to think about summer, but fewpeople can experience it that way. The kids are off fromschool but they aren't interested in slowing down. Momsare suddenly on call for three months, chasing down or chas­ing out the kids, cooking and cleaning more and praying forthe first day of school again.

For working parents, any thoughts of summer and abreak in routine center around that marvelous time calledvacation. But here, too, we can't always identify vacationwith relaxation. Too often families teturn worn out, on edge,needing a vacation after their vacation. .'

One chief reason for the non-relaxing non-vacation seemsto be the American compulsion for doing instead of being.The American seems more intent on doing as much as hecan in his time off; visiting all 13 original colonies in twoweeks, trying to ride all the rides in the -amusement parkin one day.

Learning to slow down is an important first step in theart of relaxation. Change of pace means not worrying abouthow fast or how far we can go. It does mean enjoying themoment, being present to it, knowing we're part of it.

'1t means listening to the sounds of the crickets in theevening, tasting the salt of the sea, "feeling the balmybreezes in your face," seeing the things in ways we reallydidn't notice before.

Best of all, slowing down to relax can help us enjoybeing with others, whether it's old friends we drop by tovisit or phone or write, or whether it's our own family whosepresence we so often take for granted. -

Summer vacation does afford families ·time to be to­gether, whether they're in the loaded-down car singing songson the road or at a picnic in the park where the kids canplay and Dad can snooze in the hammock.

Summertime can be the "best time any place" or theticket to the annual 'anxiety derby. The quality which helpsassure the first and prevent the latter is the grace to be ableto relax and enjoy the marvelous freedom vacations and sum-mertime can provide. .

'Cause it's summer, summertime is hereYes it's summer, my time of year

In Atlantic City or out in MalibuOr anywhere in between I'm telling you

When you feel those balmy breezes on your faceSummertime is the best time any place:

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• • •tion will be, "What, if any, is thedifference?" And the secondquestion will be like the first,"Why the difference?"

It appears then that the futurebeliever will have to be ready forall three dimensions of the expe­rience described: 1. marginaliza­tion, 2. the readiness to absorbcritical judgments, 3. a very def­initely qualitative responsibilityfor the way in which those whobelieve in God will truly carryout their work.

Perhaps the meaning of theword "service" will be definedanew. Perhaps never will theservice of so few prove so valu­able for so many. And when onereflects deeply on the nature ofthat service, one will have to.come to the realiziation that"one of the highest Biblical val­ues of both the Old and NewTestaments is the a~i1ity to pro­~ide service from the perspec·tive of standing apart, beingqualitatively committed and be­ing ultimately ready to put every­thing on the line so as to achievefull integrity of commitment inthat process."

Both in the Old Testament andin the New we have some ster­l.ing characters who exemplifyservice and it is important for usto understand that there wasprobably never meant to be afaith commitment that did notmeasure itself against the yard­stick of genuine service.

By CECILIA BELANGER

Last week' we spoke of the ad­vantages of whatever bondingmight occur among a decreasingnumber of believers. Father Fal­cone, dean and professor of NewTestament studies at St. Ber­nard's Seminary, was quoted andsome of his talk was para­phrased.

The believer of the future, hesaid, may experience a 180 de­gree turn in posture. We in the'church are not experts in all hu­man affairs. We have not alwaysbeen able to trace social prob­lems to technical backwardness,to human inexperience and in­competence, to scanty knowledgeand limited resources. We havenot always been ready to makeallowances and we have cloakedour impatience with the verdictof judgment.

By one of the strange ironiesof history, the harsh and hastyjudgments which religion at itsworst has visited upon the worldmay very well boomerang andstrike the believer of the future.

Again, Father Falcone: "Thefinal point that I would makehere is the need for in-depth re­sponsibility, to be experienced bythe future believer. The approachto problems that he or she bringswill be under immediate scrutiny.Attitudes as well as behavior willbe appraised by the critical non­believer. And the constant ques-

focus on youth

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During the year preceding thecongress, youth of 140 diocesesparticipated in SIGN, engaging inactivities varying from involve­ment with organizations suchas Scouting, CYO and aid to theelderly groups to smaller scaleprojects such as helping at homeand in neighborhoods.

During Youth Day at the con­gress, 18.5 million hours of serv­ice donated by more than 10 mil­lion young people were symboli­cally placed at the altar duringthe offertory of a special Masswith a theme of service toothers.

With· the sponsorship of theNat~onal Shrine, the new SIGNnaLmal office will promote theNational Service Movementthrough the regular dissemina­tion of SIGN publications, theproduction of promotional ma­terials the design of SIGN spirit­ual and leadership trainingworkshops, and the organizationof a National'SIGN Conventionin the Snrin~ of 1Q77. The aim~ the national office is to sup­

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Further information is avail­able from: National SIGN Office,1213 Clover St., Philadelphia, Pa.19107 (215-564-2278).

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ISTHE ANCHOR-Thurs., Sept. 2, 1976

Vatican II does allow for aconsiderable amount of freedomof speech in the Church butChurch officials should protestagainst what we used to call"heresy," resorting to discipline,however, only as a last measure.

Pope John asked the bishopsat the council not to issue anyofficial commendations or rec­ommend any excommunications.Pope Paul is following in hisfootstep with his firm but be­nevolent handling of BishopLefebvre's case.

As I write this, the' Pope hasnot excommunicated Bishop Le­febvre. But should excommuni­cation occur, we can be surethat Pope Paul took this step asan absolutely last resort."

first among you must serve theneeds of all. The Son of Manhas not come to be served butto serve-to give His life in ran-

o som for the many" (Mark 10,43-45).

In saying that a new spirit ofhumility and service has re­placed the strong discipline andanathemas of the past, I don'tmean that Catholic leaders havebecome spineless and make noprotest when basic doctrines areattacked within the Church. TheChurch has the right and theduty to protect the unity of thefaith. It would be absurd for apope or bishop to allow eitherspokesmen for the Church ortheologians to say anything theyplease in regard to doctrine.

We salute the millions of men and women who con­

stitute the labor force of this great nation. The people

who work in business and industry make our country

strong, contributing to the wealth of this land.

Whether they work with heavy machinery, slide rules

or office equipment, the working force is the back­

bone of this nation's economy. We are proud to salute

the working people of America who strive to make

our country a world leader in the Arts, Sciences and

in Industry.

the world in order to hold con­versation with it. They wantedto tell the world about the Gos­pel of Jesus Christ, and theywanted to encourage the Cath­olic faithful to do their seculartasks as zealously and profes­sionally as posible in order todevelop in their neighbors anadmiration and .love for Jesus,our leader, our life, our hopeand our eternal destiny.

Christ spoke with authoritybut was not "authoritarian." Hetold His apostles that the Gen­tiles in authority "lord it over"their subjects but his apostlesshould not follow their exam­ple. "Anyone among you whoaspires to greatness must servethe rest: whoever wants to rank

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Continued from Page Oneof Rome strikes, you have tokiss it" and certain Church lead­ers felt it was "good for thesoul" to strike the sheep when­ever they stepped out of line.Harsh discipline was not un­known. Excommunications werenot uncommon.

A few weeks ago, one read­ing in the liturgy had the proph­et Ezekiel criticizing some Jew­ish leaders of his day, "You didnot bring back the strayed norseek the lost but you lorded itover them harshly and brutally."The good shepherds on the con­-trary were anxious to save theirsheep, not punish them.

But a new spirit of humilityand service and sympathetic un­derstanding has come to us withthe Second Vatican Council.Not that the ideal of the drill­master has taken the place ofthe good shepherd ideal but eversince the Reformation, theChurch has considered itself ina state of siege: A sort of mil­itary obedience was expected ofthe faithful with Church lead­ers holding commanding author­ity.

The bishops at Vatican II didnot consider the Church a mil­itary garrison besieged by theProtestants and the whole sec­ular world. They wanted to es­tablish communication with theoutside world. Probably themost important Vatican II doc­ument was "The Church and theModern World."

Church leaders did not standup before the world, armed withdefensive weapons, with theirofficers barking out commands

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tally, might give them somecredibility back with their ownpeople.

The laity are busy "making it"in America. They have learnedthe lessons in their church andtheir schools all too well. Oneworks for personal success inAmerican society and oneachieves. Most of them have.But worry about the subtle is­sue of cultural anti-Catholicismwhen it doesn't directly affectyou interferes with the passion­ate question of economic well­being. Anyhow, those kind ofworries are up to the clergy andthe hierarchy, aren't they?

When the perhaps unconsciousbigots who are around JimmyCarter get into power next Jan­uary the ordinary Catholic maybegin to discover that he is in'­deed part of a beleaguered andconsumed minority. But then itmay be too late.

Finally, our "intelligentsia, ifone can stretch the term, simplyrefuses to believe that there isanti-Catholic feeling left. Theyhave never encountered any ofit, they say. And when one trotsout evidence, they simply dis­miss the evidence as not beingimportant. A lot of them have aconsiderable emotional invest­ment in the idea that there areno bigots left among the intellec­tual Jews, Protestants or athe­ists. And that the only bigots inthe country worth worryingabout are Catholic racists oranti-Semites. This, of course,makes them feel infinitely supe­rior to their own people.

Jews, Protestants and agnos­tics will tell me off the record(though in the case of AdamWalinsky, it has been on therecord and repeatedly for a longtime) that they are appalled bythe persistence and the virulenceof anti-Catholicism. Our polit­ical leaders have other problems;our religious leaders are tooinept even to worry about rid­icule on the front page of the"Times," our laity are busymaking money, and our intelli­gentsia don't believe it.

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