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• AlthoughSS.Peterand PaulandHolyCross parishesmerged a year . LAFRANCE WASHINGTON -- Teens whoareregularlyinvolvedinre- ligiousservicesarelesslikelyto smoke,drinkalcoholorusemari- juanathanthosewhodonotat- tendservices,accordingtoanew nationalstudyonteensubstance abuse. TheNationalCenteronAddic- tionandSubstanceAbuseatCo- VOL.42, NO.35 ., Friday,September11,1998 FALLRIVER,MASS. SoutheasternMassachusetts'LargestWeekly • $14PerYear . lierinhishomily,thebishopsaid Tumtopage 11- Mother ! .•TRANSCRIPT
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Mothe:r Teresa remembered on anniversary of her death
AT PRAYER - Picture of Mother Teresa rests atop a blueand white sari, the garb of her Missionaries of Charity, in thesanctuary during the Mass marking the anniversary of herdeath in 1997.
• Hundreds from across the diocese crowded St.Lawrence Church, New Bedford, to recall the 1995visit of the holy woman who affected so manypeople's lives by her words and example.
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First held in 1995, the dinnerseeks to raise money for the St.Mary'sEducat ionFun d ,w hie hprovidesscholarships tochildrenattendingCatholicschoolsin theDioceseof FallRiver.
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to SS. Peter and Paul and those willbe part of this procession. They include an icon of Our Lady ofCzestochowa, a cross, and a pictureof Pope John Paul II with his papalblessing of the merger.
Following the 10:30 Mass atHoly Cross a luncheon will be heldin the Father Coady Center for parishioners. Preregistration is required.
RECOLLECTIONS - Bishop O'Malleytalks to the news media following a Massfor Mother Teresa in St. Lawrence Church,New Bedford.
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FALL RIVER - Businesses,academic and community leadersand interested supporters are invitedto make a commitment to helpingstudents in financial need and alsoenjoy an elegant, multicourse mealat the fourth annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner, Oct. 15 atWhite's of Westport.
A reception will be held at 5:45p.m., and dinner will be at 6:45 p.m.
Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFMCap., has named Richard L.Lafrance, chief executive officer ofWhite's of Westport, as chairmanof the dinner. He will be assistedby dinner vice-chairman, Timothy1. Cotter, CEO and president of theFall River Five Cents Savings Bank.
Annual St. Mary'sEducation Fund Fall
Dinner is planned
construction of a new daily Masschapel, but until then the 8 a.m.Mass will take place at Holy Cross.
The morning of September 20will also mark the last Mass celebrated in what has been SS. Peterand Paul Church for over 20 years.It will begin at 8:30 a.m. and be followed by a procession to Holy Cross.Last September, when the parishesmerged, several icons were brought
gathered near thealtar and the questions and talk wereof Mother Teresaand her nuns.
"Her visit heremade such an impact on all of ourlives that just themention of her .....name elicits a response frompeople of NewBedford and of thearea," the bishopsaid. Her spiritlives on, he said, inthe work her sistersare doing, "and thelives of the peoplewho have beentouched by her asseen by this turnouttoday, at a Mass ona Saturday morning."
Repeating a point he made ear-
By MIKE GORDONANCHOR STAFF
FALL RIVER - Bishop SeanP. O'Maney, OFM, Cap., will celebrate a 10:30 a.m. Mass at HolyCross Church and rededicate itsmain altar on September 20. It winmark the first Mass celebrated atHoly Cross since renovations beganon the building almost a year ago.SS. Peter and Paul Church and HolyCross merged a year ago and parishioners have been attendingMass at SS. Peter and Paul.
At the end of September workwin begin on the second part of SS.Peter and Paul's capital campaign,when the first floor of the schoolbuilding win be renovated. FatherStephen A. Fernandes, pastor ofSS. Peter and Paul, said they arein the midst of a "very excitingtime in the parish." "The mergerhas satisfied the needs of both parishes very nicely," he added. Thefirst floor of the school has servedas SS. Peter and Paul Church sincea fire destroyed the original churchbuilding.
The project will also include the
• Although SS. Peter andPaul and Holy Crossparishes mergeda yearago, the refurbishedhouse of worship willserve both beginningSept. 20
Two parishes eager to attendliturgy at Holy Cross Church
By JAMES N. DUNBAR
NEW BEDFORD - WhenMother Teresa of Calcutta cameto the Whaling City in June 1995and swept people off their feet byher presence, she sat in the firstpew of St. Lawrence Church for
. the liturgy celebrating her visit.As hundreds crowded into the
church on September 5 for a Masscelebrating the day of her deathin 1997, members of the Missionaries of Charity, the communityof nuns Mother Teresa founded toserve the poor, left the seat vacantin her memory.
It didn't go unnoticed. BishopSean P. O'Malley, who celebratedthe Mass called attention to it andrecalled the visit of the simple, beloved nun and Nobel Peace Prizerecipient who became one of hisfavorite people.
Following the Mass BishopO'Malley, who said he waspleased at the turnout at the liturgy, met with the news media
compared to the 22 percent ofteens who smoke among thosewho participate in religious activities less than once a month.
The study also found that 13percent of teens who go to achurch or synagogue once a weekor more have smoked.marijuana,compared to 39 percent of thosewho are less involved in religiousactivities. The results were released in Washington Sept. 1 bythe center's president, Joseph A.Califano Jr., former secretary ofHealth, Education and Welfare.
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Survey: Churchgoing teensless lilfely to use drugsBy PATRICIA ZAI)OR
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
WASHINGTON -- Teenswho are regularly involved in religious services are less likely tosmoke, drink alcohol oruse marijuana than those who do not attend services, according to a newnational study on teen substanceabuse.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found that 8percent of teens who attend religious services at least four timesa month smoked cigarettes. That
1GEmNG TO KNOW OUR SEMINARIAlffi
Dariusz Kalinowski
THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., Sept. 11, 1998
DARIUSZ KALINOWSKI
for growth and development ofthis precious seed. For more information about starting a prayerteam for vocations, contact theDiocesan Vocation Office at(508) 675-1311. Let us create theenvironment for cultivating vocations!
In Your Prayers. Please pray for the followingpriests during the coming week
NECROLOGY
PRIESTS CURRENTLY SERVING\ \
September 12 Rev. Arthur K. Wingate, .September 13 Rev. Roy l\Y'urco, SS.Cc.
'- .September 14 Rev. Brian klbinoSeptember 15 Rev. George F. Almeida'September 16 Rev. David M. AndradeSeptember 17 Rev. John F. AndrewsS~ptember 18 Very Rev. Henry ~'. Arruda, 'IF
September 12: 1962, Rev. John J. Galvin, Assistant, SS. Peter and Paul, Fall
River1986, Most Rev. James L. Connolly, Fourth Bishop of Fall River
1951-19701995, Rev. John R. Foister, Pastor, St. Louis de France, Swansea
September 131949, Rev. Charles AJ. Donovan, Pastor, Immaculate Concep
tion, North EastonSeptember 14
1982, Rev. Stanislaus J. Ryczek, Retired, Lauderhills, Florida
\ September 151934, Rev. Henry J. Mussely, Pastor, St. Jean Baptiste~ Fall
River \ ', I
1958, Rev. B.rendan McNally, S.J., Holy Cross College, Worces-ter \ " '
1969, Rev. John'l Casey, Pastor, Immaculate Conception, North\ ,
Easton \\ , /~ .\ ~,/
. \ \ Sep~m~rA6 •1925, Rt. ~ev.~gr.~nA:··Prevost, P.A., P.R., Pastor, Notre
. Dame, Fall Rn'e/". \
~/ \'~ ..-.....~:.-".~": '. '. \~eptember 17------1954; Rev. Thomas I:.~JcNulty, Pastor, St. Kilian, New Bed-ford' .' . \ \
1983, Humberto Cardinal Medeiros of the Boston Archdiocese1970-1983 ~ \ ' .
1991, Rev. Felix Lesnek; SS.Cc., Former Associate Pastor, St.Joseph, Fairhaven \\
Sept~~ber181945, Rev. Luke Golla, SS.CC" Seminary of the Sacred Heart,
Wareham "1964, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edmundl:Ward, Pastor, St. Patrick, Fall
River " .
has worked in parishes, ministered in nursing homes, servedin pastoral care at a county jailand worked with physically andmentally challenged. men at agroup home in Orchard Lake.His great ambition in priestlyministry is to help peoplestrengthen their relationship withGod. Listening to people sharetheir life journey is an opportunity to help them recognizeGod's presence in their life, hesaid.
Dariusz recognizes that prayeris an integral part of fostering vocations to church ministry. Theroadto the priesthood is not easy,but prayer provides the supportthat seminarians need. .
A vocation is like a seed. Aseed cannot take root or grow injust any kind of soil or climate.To reach its fullest flowering, itmust be cared for and cultivated.Each Christian family is calledto provide the proper atmosphere
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Daily ReadingsSept. 14 Nm.21:4b-9; Ps78:'
.1-2,34-38; Phil 2:6-11;Jn3:13-17
Sept. 15,1 Cor 12:12-14,27-31 a; Ps 101:1-3,5-6; In 19:25-27or Lk 2:33-35
Sept. 16 1 Cor 12:31-13:13;Ps 33:2-5,12,22;Lk 7:31-35
Sept. 17 1 Cor 15:1-11;Ps 111:7-10;Lk 7:36-50
Sept. 18 1 Cor 15:12-20;, Ps 49:6-10,17-20;Lk 8:1-3
Sept. 19 1 Cor 15:35-37,42-49; Ps 50:10-14;Lk8:4-15
Sept. 20 Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2,4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8;Lk 16:1-13 or16:10-13
SEEKONK - Parishioners atSt. Mary Church are getting toknow Dariusz Kalinowski, aseminarian of the Fall River Diocese currently in his fourth yearof theology who has been working there during the past twosummer vacations.
He was born in Topy, Poland,where his 'mother Halina liveswith his brother and married sister, His father, CzeslawKalinowki, died in December oflast year.
Educated in Poland andgraduating from high schoolthere in 1990, Kalinowski at..:tended the seminary in Bietystokfrom 1990 to 1992 and completed his philosophy studies.The following year he enteredSS. Cyril & Methodius Seminaryin Orchard Lake, Mich., wherehe is currently studying. '
Since his affiliation with theFall River diocese, Kalinowksi
The 61-year-old bishop also expressed gratitude to the people theBoise Diocese, where he was ordained a bishop in 1989 and wherehe, served prior to being appointedto Orange by Pope John Paul II.
"With God's grace, I come toserve the church ofOrange as bestI can. I hope to lead us, together,into the new millennium," he said.
A large number of priests andlay people from Bishop Brown'sformer diocese made the trip fromBoise to Orange to witness his installation. Among those of theBoise contingent who spoke to
. The Tidings, many expressed thesame sentiments as Father JosephMuha, pastor' of St.Joseph'sChurch in Pocatello, Idaho, andformer diocesan consultor. .
"I'm very happy for him," Father .Muha said. "I've seen himgrow and develop and change ashe's become more comfortable asa bishop. He's become muchmore open and personable."
Bishop Brown installedin Diocese of Orange
He added that he is continuallyamazed at the individuals and businesses that have been appreciativeof the different gifts they have beengiven and want to give somethingback. "These people and firms are·those to support these children andinvest in their education."
To help defray the financial burden, the Diocese of Fall River established the St. Mary's Education 'Fund, Inc., in 1991 from the proceeds of the sale of the former St.Mary's Home of New Bedford.
The interest from the fund provides partial tuition assistance toneedy students.
Proceeds raised through the falldinner will help the fund grow tomeet the requests of more and morechildren. In July, a summer eventwas held on Cape Cod also to benefit the fund.
Lafrance and the Fall Dinner Executive Council hope that individuals in the area with the means tooffer support \\fill do so, in a spit:itof thankfulness and with the desire
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IN MEMORY OF:
"As of August 31,1998
Member Caritas ChristiHealth Care System
Annette AngeliniNicholas W. Biltcliffe
George BotelhoJoseph D'Alu
Christina D'AmbrosioWalter J. EatonMarie EI BatalDorothy Fillion
Paul FillionTheodore Fillion
Joseph A.N. FortinAdaline FrancoAntone FrancoMaria Franco
Mariana FrancoHelen Fratantuno
Dr. Wilson E. HugliesLouise Landry .
Lucille LetendreJosephine King .
Richard KingStella Martiri'
Jeannette E. MilotStanley NaftygielVictor Noiseux
Raymond E. PariseHelen Pietruska
Guilhermina RapozaMichael St. Laurent
Ralph SassoJoseph C. Saulino
Emma Toni
Saint Anne's Hospitalgratefully acknowledges
contributions tothe Tribute Fund during August."
Through your generosity,our mission of
"Caring for Our Community" By Too TAMBERGis profoundly enhanced. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
-.n-~ ORANGE, Calif. - A festive
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.. ,~,I J • •'", ' peratures ~s more than 1,300 Oro.': ange' Diocese CatholicS welcomed
their new bishop, Tod D. Brown,during installation ceremonies atHoly Family Cathedral in Orange.
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony ofLos Angeles installed BishopBrown as the third bishop of Orange in,a two-hour ceremony attended by 38 bishops, includingArchbishop Agostino Cacciavillan,papal pro-nuncio to the UnitedStates, hundreds ofclergy and religious and a standing-room-only.crowd of900 representatives fromthroughout the diocese.
Another 400 Catholics, mostlyLatino members of various parish youth and devotional groups,stood outside the cathedral strum~ming guitars, singing and wavingto their new bishop before and:after the ceremony.
The 'eclectic mix of language,:worship styles, ages and ethnicbackgrounds at the installation of~
fered the new bishop a glimpseof both the pastoral challengesand opportunities he faces as hetakes over'as the spiritual leaderof this fast-growing diocese of606,000 Catholics. .
Retiring Bishop Norman F.McFarland of Orange then cameforward to give Bishop Brown thepastoral staff, signifying that theact of transfer of pastoral author-ity had been completed.
At the beginning of his homily, Bishop Brown thanked thosegathered for their "eager andopenhearted welcome." And, inacknowledgment of his new sur-roundings, he repeated his "thankyou" in Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean and Chinese.
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DinnerThough parishes provide signifi
cant financial support each year tomany Catholic school students, theneed exceeds their ability. The mission of the St. Mary's EducationFund dinner is to reach out beyondparishes to individual and corporatemembers of communities in thediocese, extending an invitation tohost a table in support of scholarship assistance.
James Riley, dinner coordinator,said that "the situation is that wehave children attending schools thatcan pay most of their tuition but ar~struggling to pay the last few hundred dollars. We have put togethera fund to help them."
The bigger challenge, he said,"are those who are not attendingCatholic schools and don't evenknow of a resource out there to helpthem pay the tuition so they don'teven consider Catholic schools asan option."
Riley said he is involved "bec.ause·I enjoy seei,ng C~tholic
schools teach the three 'Rs' - notthe traditional ones but rather respect, responsibility and religion."
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We cite DORIS A. (MATTOS)MELANSON to appear personally before the Tribunal of the Diocese of FallRiver on Tuesday, September 22, 1998at 10:30 a.m. at 887 Highland Avenue,Fall River, Massachusetts, to give testimony to establish:
Whether the nullity of the marriageexists in the Melanson· Mattos case?
Ordinaries of the place or other pastors having the knowledge of the residence of the above person, Doris A.(Mattos) Melanson, must see to it thatshe is properly advised in regard to thisedictal citation.Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., J.C.D.Adjutant Judicial VicarGiven at the Tribunal,Fall River, Massachusettson this 2nd day of Sept~mber, 1998
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Norbertine Father AlfredMcBride, a nationally acclaimedcatechist, will kick off the Saturday, Oct. 24 events with an addressat 9:30 a.m., followed by a full daythat offers 12 workshops, eucharistic adoration, opportunities forconfession and time for faith sharing and ending with M;ass at 4:45p.m.
For more information call Sister Nancy Michael or Sister
PRISON MINISTRY - An inmate receives a MiraculousMedal from Bishop Sean P. O'Malley after the bishop celebrated Mass in thl3 gymnasium of the Barnstable CountyHouse of Correction and Jail rec.ently. At the invitation ofSheriff John F. DeMello, it was the third visit by the bishop tothe facility that houses 300 men and women. The bishopwas assisted by Father Steven Avila and Permanent Deacons Richard J. Murphy Sr., and Richard M. Dresser.
ANNIVERSARIES - Area members of the Dominican Sisters of Hope celebrating jubilee years of service that included assignments in the Fall River Diocese met recently withBishop Sean P. O'Malley. The sisters and their anniversaries are, from left, Sister IrenePutney, 70 years; Sister Mary Agnes Shannon, 50; Bishop O'Malley; Sister Mary of theCross' Landry, 70; Sister Annette Roach 50; and Sister Andrew Mary Leger, 70. SistersLandry, Leger, Putney and Shannon reside in Fall River. Sister Roach lives in Cotuit.
NEWTON - A weekend ofworkshops, exhibits, worship andfaith sharing sponsored by theDaughters of St. Paul in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Boston, will be held Oct. 23 and 24 atAquinas College here.
"Spirit 2000" is heralded as a regional convention with III theme ofhealing and hope, "a week-endaimed at transforming lives and announcing hope."
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course, their earnest hope andconfident expectation that LaborDay would dramatize the importance and necessity of strong, effective labor organizations.
A generation ago there wasreason to share their optimism,but unfortunately the labormovement since then has been on
, the decline, at least in ':erms ofnumbers. Many labor-management experts believe that themovement is in a state oJ seriouscrisis. A few of these expertseven have suggested that the crisis may be terminal.In my opinion, they are dead wrong aboutthat.
The labor movement is on themove again. It faces many obstacles, but the leade:rship ismoving at a fast pace to overcome them.
A former U.S. Secft~tary ofLabor wrote some years ago thatwe should be concerne!J aboutthe weakening of our labor organizations because we, are notlikely to have a free ani! democratic society without a :free anddemocratic labor movement.
Trying to have economic democracy without unions, he said,is like trying to have political democracy withoutpolitkal parties. Unions, of course, havetheir faults and imperfections. Sodo political parties. But both areessential to a free democratic society.
Catholic Church'in which he wasbaptized as an infant.
McGuire and his associatesconceived of Labor Day in theUnited States largely in idealistic or spiritual terms. They intended it to symbolize and promote the dignity of human laborand the brotherhood of man.
In 1897, on the holiday's 15thanniversary, McGuire wrote thatit is "dedicated to peace, civilization and the triumphs of industry. It is a demonstration of fraternity and a harbinger of a better age - a more chivalrous timewhen labor shan be honored andrewarded."
Ayear later Samuel Gompers,an intimate friend and associateof McGuire's and the first president of the American Federationof Labor, developed the sametheme. Labor Day' in the UnitedStates marks a new epo~li in the 'amlals of h'uman history;"it isfo~nded upon the highest prin-
'ciples of humanity ,l!nd is asbroad in its scopeas the universe"he said.~
It is clear, then, that whileMcGuire, Gompers and their col-
. leagues in the American labormovement at the turn of the cen- 'tury wer~ dedi_cat~d to a defenseoflabor's dignity and rights, theywere not unmindful of the rightsof other groups in society, norwere they opposed to the nation'sform of government. It was, of
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SURROUNDED BY HIS ADULT CHILDREN, 105-YEAR-OLD PAT PACnTIPREPARES TO BLOW OUT THE CANDLES ON HIS BIRTHDAY CAKE AT
AMERICAN HOUSE IN FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. IN BACK FROMLEFT ARE VIRGINIA PANACKIA, EARL PACITTI AND rLORA JACOB Y.
"So with old age is wisdom, and with length of days understanding.With him are wisdom and might." Job 12:12-13
Reflections after Labor DayBy MSGR. GEORGE G. HIGGINS
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
Free societies and free tradeunions go together, as history hasdemonstrated during the violentcentury now coming to a close- one which has shown that dictatorships on both the left and theright undermined freedom and
. democracy by first destroying independent and freely electedunions.
I want to reflect in this columnon the origins of the AmericanLabor Day, which we've just observed, and its meaning at theend of the 20th century.
It is difficult to determinefrom. the printed historical recordprecisely why Peter J. McGuire,founder of the Carpenters' Unionand originator of the AmericanLabor Day in 1882, selected thefirst Monday of September instead of the first of May for itsobservance. There is reason tobelie've, however, that he imd hiscolleagues 'wanted' to disassociate the American labor movement {rom the negative connotations of the traditiopal EuropeanLabor Day, which was then theMarxists' property and pride.
McGuire himself was a socialist of· sorts, at least during histrade union career's early stages.
. He was not, however, a Marxistrevolutionary, nor was he anti-religious, despite his unfortunatebreak as a young man with the
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EDITORRev. John F. Moore
themoorins.-,The big fizzle
,Two months ago, the country was riding an economic and governmental tidal wave. Now it seems we are well on the way tocrashing ashore.
Congress is near adjournment and very little has been accomplished. As members leave to seek reelection, the issue of cam- ,paign reform has been ignored. Token rhetoric' without sincereresolve has made most of Capitol Hill's reform attempts a fiasco.The Democrats and their Jameduck leader have not kept their promises on such items as new schools, child care support or SocialSecurity reform. With the future of the president so dubious, manyDemocrats are shying away from supporting him. Others are running very scared. The donkey is not even kicking.
.The Republicans have not fared much better. All their talk abouttax reform and school vouchers has not materialized into action.The facade of party unity is cracking. Their leadership is alsoflawed by extremism on social issues. ,The~e are many unhappycampers in the elephant tent.
This bickering infrastructure is not very helpful to a nation apparently creeping towards a recession. Many people might feelthat the present antics of Wall Street are a mere correction. Indeed, as a market fallout engulfs the country, the merchants ofgreed are facing a future that could land them in the poorhouse.
The turmoil in Asia has only begun to surface. Rememberingthat Japan is the second largest economy in the world and that ithas failed miserably to stop the yen from plummeting, we shouldbrace ourselves for more very difficult market days. Commodityprices in South America are becoming more and more depressedas international exports begin to dry up, while the Russian crisis isfueling headlong downward trends. All in all, the pipe dreams ofmany are beginning to experience reality.
In the long run, this could be a good thing. So many talk aboutthe market making a correction. The real need is for the country todo the same. People need to take charge of their lives. Living in aworld where money is plentiful and ethics ignored is really existing between the devil and the deep blue sea..
In the haste to get on the good life bandwagon, too many areforgetting their purpose and direction in life. Many have been,lulled into believing that economic growth is the mainstay of life.With this materialistic mind-set, departing from standards of moralresponsible behavior becomes an acceptable norm. We are nolonger shocked when leadership crumbles under the weight of itsown lies.
But once a lie is uttered, only other lies can support it. Then onehas a hard time telling the difference between an individual's fantasy and his or her standard of truth. In general, most Americansdo want national honesty; however, given the material prosperityof the times, it's very easy to ignore the deception and hypocrisyof the world.
Nevertheless, our present circumstances may return us to a senseof what is real. Leaving the world of speculation, we are oftenforced to a more frank and upright evaluation of a situation. Thisis good in the long run, despite the difficulties that may accompany it. It's what the healing process is all about and healing isjus~ what we need at this time in our history.
We have enjoyed a period of peace and prosperity and we havehandled it poorly. Now is the moment when we must call for helpto heal our national spirit as well as ourselves. The process ofhealing can hurt, yet in the long run itcan give us a chance to seethings more clearly and can lead us into the light rather than leaving us to stumble ar~':lnd in the dark.
We've been enjoying the dark for far too long. In the light wewill have a new vision. .
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Students Retreat" offered at BristolCommunity College and UMassDartmouth and a variety of otherdiocesan programs.
During the past year, FatherCraig Pregana, diocesan director ofvocations, has visited parishes tospeak and set up vocations teamsand has established evenings ofprayer and reflection for those interested in the priesthood.
A subcommittee of sisters hasalso planned programs for womeninterested in religious life. For moreinformation about these programscall Sister BIute at (508) 992-9921.
boro; the Sacred Hearts Communityof women religious in Fairhaven; theSisters ofthe Holy Union in Fall Riverand the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation in Dighton.
To assist the various congregations to make their areas of serviceknown, the Diocesan VocationCommittee was formed. Comprisedof diocesan and religious priestsand other religious, the group plansprograms offering assistance tomen and women seeking information about discerning a vocation.Their programs include visits todiocesan high schools, the "Busy
service areas within their communities, such as general or provincialadministration, health care withincommunity facilities, formationprograms, financial, archival anddomestic services.
Currently there are 95 retired sisters and about 20 of them offer volunteer services. Among the men religious, approximately 30 are retired.
There are five provincialates oradministrative centers for religious communities in the diocese. They are: theSacred Hearts Community of priestsand brothers in Fairhaven; the LaSalette fathers and brothers in Attle-
programs such as giving spiritualdirection and retreats, working inthe Hispanic ministry and teachingEnglish as a second language.
While most of the congregationsof men are engaged in parish work,others teach and offer pastoral care.The diocese has two centers, the LaSalette Center for Christian Livingand the Shrine in Attleboro and theSacred Hearts Center, Wareham,which offer spiritual services, retreats, counseling and programs ofenrichment. The Chapel of OurLady in New Bedford also servesthe area.
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FALL RIVER - More than 540religious men and women in theFall River Diocese are currently engaged in a wide variety of muchneeded ministries.
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in the poorest U,S. cities.Leaders at the gathering passed
resolutions making the U.S. Catholic religious part of the worldwidemovement to cancel the internationaldebts of impoverished countries andcommitting them to advocate for amoratorium on the use of the deathpenalty. They also advocated a national health care policy to ensureadequate and affordable health care,the closing of the School of theAmericas and ensuring human rightsfor immigrant people entering theU.S. because of political, social andeconomic upheaval.
Keynote presenters and facilitators, Jesuit Father Jim Hug and Dominican Sister Maria Riley identified the purpose of the assembly asa time for the religious leaders tocreate a convenant that recognizesthe ancient roots of human rights."No one gives us human rights; theyare our birthright. We do not havedignity because we have humanrights; we have human rights because of our human dignity as sonsand daughters of God," declaredHug. ''The task of religious is tobreak into the new millennium withsacred energy; to bring a sense ofkinship to all God's people."
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Dear brothers and sisters,In our continuing preparation for the Great Jubilee of the Vear
2000, we reflect todcJy on the Holy Spirit in humanity's religious quest.The church rejects nothing that is true and hollJ in tbe world's greatreligious traditions; she recognizes the presence in them of "seeds oftruth" which are a reflection of the unique Word of God, "the true lightthat enlightens every man" (In 1:9). The HollJ Spirit inspires the humanspirit's search for tr'uth and goodness, and uttimatellJ for God, evenoutside the visible confines of the MlJstical BodlJ. The Spirit, mlJsteriousllJ present in every human heart, gives rise to ever'd authentic ellpression of pralJer and gives each person the possibilitlJ of coming intocontact, in a manner known to God, with the saving m'dsterlJ of Christ'sdeath and resurrection (cf. "Gaudium et Spes," 22J.
The church therefore has on attitude of sincere respect, profol.l'ld SlJmpothlJ CI1d cordial collaboration towcrd other religions. At the some time,the ch\Tch ellists to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the l.I'lique mediator andsavior of the hurnon race. In obedience to his commond, she must ccrrlJout her missioner'd task in ever'd age ond in ever'd -pert of the world.
I eKtend a special welcome to the members of the InternationalFederation of Pharmaceutical Workers, as well as to the participants inthe Colloquium on Pope Innocent III, on the eighth centenar'd of hiselection as pope. Upon all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors,especiall'd those from England, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, South Africa,Japan and the United States of America, I cordially invoke the abundant blessings of the olmightl:) God.
MILWAUKEE, WIS. -Theheads of U.S. Catholic religious orders of sisters, priests and brothersmet at a Milwaukee conference lastmonth to examine their commitmentto human rights and name prioritiesfor human rights work in the future.It was themed "Human Rights at theHeart of Our Mission,"
Representing local rdigious weremore than 30 leaders of the congregations serving in the Diocese ofFallRiver, as well as Mercy Sister MaryNoel Blute, episcopal representativefor religious. Regional and localmeetings of those who attended thisconference have been planned inorder to implement some of the recommendations of the Conference ofMajor Superiors of Men (CMSM) .and Leadership Conference ofWomen Religious (LCWR).
Those recommendations included actions for individual leaders, congregations and future U,S.conferences calling religious to conversion in attitudes, understandingofand complicity in racism, sexism,unjust economic systems and otherhuman rights violations. They alsoasked for a commitment to promotehuman rights globally and hope toconcentrate resources and personnel
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The teens had invited me because they wanted totalk about spiritual issues. Their questiom: coveredhuman relations and how we must treat on;l anotherwith love and respect; which values should be passedon from parents to children; whether there is conflictbetween science and religion; the death penalty andhow one who had been hurt by a murderer can yetforgive. And then, a sudden and profound questiontook me by surprise: "In' one word, how do you define life?"
Without reflecting, I said what came from my heart:"mystery." And I paraphrased Harry Emerson Fosdick,an American clergyman, who, praising the: wisdomand goodness of the Creator, said, "I'd rather live in aworld where my life is surrounded by mystery thanlive in a world so small that my mind could comprehendit."
The youngsters thanked me for the honor of beingwith them on their show. On the contrary, it was Iwho was honored.
Adults, too, can use bedtime rituals' to lead to sleep.Some pleasant adult rituals which can lead to relaxation and sleep include easy, gentle stretching; a warmbath; pleasurable sex; and reading which is not workrelated.
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If you li'e awake with a racing mind, get up andwrite down what is bothering you. If the ndxt day'sactivities distress you, make a schedule for the nextday. Ifyou are afraid of forgetting something, get up,and write it down. Figuring out how you will cope thenext day may allow your mind to rest during the night.
If you awake in the night and cannot go back tosleep, get up and do something. Sometimes r';lpeatingthe bedtime ritual, such as a warm bath, a W~il'm noncaff~ine drink or pleasurable reading, willie!. you fallback to sleep.
Most experts agree that sleeping pills are bestavoided. Short- acting sedatives, including 'alcohol,can help you get to sleep, but you might be wide awakeat 4 in the morning. Longer-acting sleeping t1ills mayleave you groggy and feeling hung over when it istime to get up and get ready for work. Sleeping pillsmight be necessary for a brief period at a cl'itical orparticularly stressful time, but as a reguhir sleep aidthey are best avoided.
. Try aerobic exercise during the day to help keepyou healthy and active. Then try a regular sleep schedule, a comfortable environment and a bedtime ritualto enjoy a good night's sleep.
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. Apparently sleep concerns many people. Researchon sleep has greatly increased in recent years, andconsequently our knowledge has improved. Manybooks and articles now deal with sleep, its normalcourse and problems that can occur.
One book is "Power Sleep," by James B. Maas(New York: Villard, 1998). Maas deals with serioussleep disorders as well as two common complaints:How can I get to sleep'at night, and how can I sleepthrough until morning?
Ifyou have sleep problems, Maas suggests you getup at the same time every morning, seven days a week.Ifyou stay up late on occasion, catch up on your sleepby going to bed earlier the next evening, not by sleeping later in the morning.
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I spent an uplifting couple of hours recently with agroup of seven teenagers who interviewed me forFairfield County News Radio station WNOK inNorwalk, Conn.
When I got the invitation I really didn't know what. to expect. All I knew was that the show was called "A
Voice in the Crowd," and it was billed as "a weekly·live call-in radio show by and about teens."
To my surprise these young people had copies ofmy two latest books and, more surprising, had reallyexamined them. Their questioris focused on the basicbottom line in my books - that regardless of the bl9WSand confusions life brings, we are not alone. The Godwho gave us life did not leave us orphans; if we openour hearts and our minds, we can feel and see theways God is present in our world.
The dialogue with the young men and womenaround the radio studio table affirmed what I alwaysbelieved: Most teenagers are seeking direction abouthow to live their lives; they are good, caring individuals who want to make a positive contribution to theirworld; and they do, indeed, listen to adults so long aswe are communicating and not preaching.
Meeting with these youths convinced me that weadults should be more respectful of youth. Most ofthem are going to ·do us proud as they go on to takeover where we must leave off in the work of continuing this world.
Unfortunately, a lot of adults today don't believethis, maybe because the press keeps emphasizing badnews, with headlines like this one I saw only two daysbefore I met with the seven teens: "One in Five Teenagers Carries a Weapon." Such negative reports panica lot of adults.
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ALBANY, N.Y. - In a nine-month period Laurie Galish experiencedthe death of her two-year-old black Labrador retriever Jake and her nine-year-old yellow Lab Abby Rose. .
Galish, a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Schenectady, didget another dog, but it took her time to work through the deaths; ,
"Grief is legitimate and real," said Donna Reittinger, professor of psychology at The College of St. Rose in Albany. Reittinger presented a workshop on dealing with the death of a pet at the National Center for DeathEducation's summer institute in Newton, Mass.
While the death of a pet causes very real feelings of grief, the petowner is often not allowed to grieve publicly. "There are volumes of literature that indicate that the death of a pet is trivialized," she said.
People hear, "It's just a pet," she said, but what is forgotten is that petsare often faithful companions for 15 or 20 years. When they die there is avoid in their owner's life.
Friends and family who want to support someone whose pet has diedshould reach out with compassion. "The single biggest thing they can dois to treat them as if they've experienced a significant loss," said Reittinger."Validate the grief. Make them feel their grief is worthy of support. It isreal pain, it's a normal response. They are not immature."
"A lot of people get angry," she said. "This is usually displaced. Vetstake a lot of the displaced anger. In fact, when people get ~ new pet theyoften change vets."
Another common feeling is guilt. "Most feel guilty," Reittinger explained. "They feel 'I failed in my obligation to protect this animal.'"Guilt is especially prevalent if the pet died because it was euthanized, shesaid.
Another common feeling is what Reittinger called plain old pain."There's crying and yearning," she said. "They have to take time off fromwork, they can't eat and sleep and in some cases they become clinically'depressed." ,
The death of a pet provides parents with the opportunity to talk about·death with their children. According to Reittinger it is important for adultsto be honest with children about death. .
"Avoid saying 'Fluffy has gone to sleep.' That will create sleep problems," Reittinger explained. "Don't say 'Fluffy's gone on a long vacation' because the child will be afraid of vacations~ Died is not a dirtyword.". Reittinger recommends that children see the deceased pet if it is stillintact. "If they don't see it they think 'Maybe it didn't really die,''' shesaid.
If the pet had been sick and in pain and children see it resting in peacethey tend to find it comforting. "It's important to see the deceased pet atrest," she said.
Just as it is important for a grieving adult to talk about the pet it is alsoimportant for children to talk. She suggests that the family could look atpictures of the pet as a way to start conversation.
A ritual like a funeral is also helpful for a child. "The more they participate the better they'll be," she said. Some things children can do are draw apicture, write about the pet, or gather flowers to put on the pet's grave.
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minds with guilt and foreboding?"The youth
minister responds,"Maybe thatwould be agood theme forour first carwash. And, bythe way, do anyof you knowhow to stop the12:00 . fromflashing on myVCR?"
In twoweeks, the program is up andrunning.
a red humpback whale with wings asks, "If Godknows everything that is going to happen, and so thef~ture is preordained, how can there be such a thingas free will and thus sin? And if there is no sin, whatfunction does the Church have other than to oppress
A free brochure outlining basic Catholicprayers, beliefs and moral precepts is availableby sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope toFather John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, III. 61651.
Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.
Every Our Father and Hail Mary we say, everyMass in which we participate and Communion wereceive, every good act we perform out of love forGod involves expressions that also are secrets of theheart, expressions of sorrow, hope, love, generosity,and desire for forgiveness and healing.
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know how to put them into words of prayer.It is in those times, St. Paul affirms, that the Holy
Spirit intercedes within us with inexpressiblegroanings, and "the one who searches hearts" knowsand understands what the Spirit is praying (Romans8:26-27).: In the book to which you refer, Pope John Paul II
speaks often, ofcourse, of the moral demands placedupon us to respond in love to the outpouring ofGod'sgifts.
The predominant theme, however, to which hereturns in a major way at the end is, "Don't be afraid,"the exhortation, he says, which Christ has given sooften through the lips of his mother.
. There is mystery, but no contradiction, betweenthe fidelity God asks of us and the faithful compassion he asks of himself.
The perils of parish youth ministry positionsIt does not surprise me that there is a huge turn
over in parish youth ministry positions. For one thing,the young people for whom the ministry is intended:
1) On average, don't exactly throw their videogame joy sticks into the air and tear off toward theparish hall when told, "Hey, it's youth ministrynight."
2) Refuse to stay youth, rebelliously growingolder no matter how good the parish program mightbe. Thus, just when you've formed the program totheir liking, they take: off.
Still, while teens can be a challenge, they oftenreceive poor press despite the fact that they havemany tlseful purposes, notably:
-They serve as a terrific market for all thoseoversized pants too large for anyone else to wear.
-Without their tennis shoe purchases, the international economy would crumble.
-Spread-eagled over a picnic table, they workwell to hold the area while you park the family car.
-They know how to make the "12:00" stop flashing on the VCR.
-At age 16 they are willing to drive to CostaRica to pick up a loaf of bread for you with only theoffer of car keys.
Regardless, so many Catholic publications contain classified advertisements for youth ministers!Some even offer wages and benefits.
It is my theory that these poor folks are often victims of poor screening on the part of those in theparish who hire them. I am told the interviews oftengo along the lines of:
Parish council president: '1'ell us your experiencein youth ministry."
Candidate: "I was 15 once for nearly a year, and Ihave organized several car washes."
Pastor: "Did the car washes make money?"Candidate: "Yes."Parish council president: "You are hired."The newly hired and idealistic youth minister puts
a notice in the parish bulletin: A youth program isforming at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Three teens showup. A youth with a letter jacket and a buzz haircutholds up his hand. "Is this going to last long? I havedriver's ed. pretty soon."
The one with a(temporary it turns out) tattoo of
World's largest Catholic churchQ. Would you seU:le an argument for us? What
is the largest Catholic church in the world?I say it is St. Peter's in Rome. Others in our
group, however, believe some churches in theUnited States are larger.
Who is right? (California)
A. Until about five years ago, you would havebeen correct. In 1993, however, that distinctionpassed from St. Peter's to the Cathedral ofOur Ladyof Peace in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, West Africa.
The controversial edifice, in a small village ofthat impoverished nation of perhaps 1.5 millionCatholics, was completed with his own money andon his own land, according to then PresidentHouphouet-Boigny.
Pope John Paul II declined the president's invitation to officiate at the cathedral's consecration.
The structure must be an awesome sight. It ishigher and longer than St. Peter's, and boasts a plazaof seven acres surrounded by 272 columns andfloored with Italian marble tile.
Four thousand different tints of French stainedglass cover an area four times larger than the windows of Chartres Cathedral in France.
It is the largest Christian church in the world.
Q. I have had a longtime confusion about theforgiveness of God.
In "Crossing the Threshold ofHope;' the HolyFather says that God will judge us on our actions,words and thoughts, "even the most secret."
Compare this to what we believe about forgiveness when our sins ~Ire confessed and absolved.
Hebrews 10:17 sa.ys, "Their sins and evildoingI will remember no more."
Does thatapply only to the Jews, and not to 11IS
who corne after? (Indiana)A. Isn't it interesting and puzzling how we tend
to feel that, in our relation to God, the only thoughts,words and actions that really count, the ones onwhich we will be mainly judged, are the bad ones?
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will spend whatever future y~:ars areallotted to me as shepherd of theArchdiocese ofPhiladelphi~ in sur-,render to God's providence and inservice to the faithful of tht: archdiocese and the universal Church,"he added.
Cardinal John 1. O'Connor ofNew York, 78, and Cardinal JamesA. Hickey of Washington; whoturns 78 in October, have remainedin their po~ts after similar requests .
. by the Vatican.
• Pope invites thearchbishop, whohas submitted hisresignation, toremain as head ofPhiladelphiaarchdiocese'
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
PHILADELPHIA - CardinalAnthony 1. Bevilacqua of Philade1phia has been asked by Pope JohnPaul II to remain as head of thePhiladelphia archdiocese.
Cardinal Bevilacqua submittedhis resignation on June 17, his 75thbirthday, as required by ,canon law.
"His Holiness invites your eminence to continue in your ministryas archbishop ofPhiladelphia 'doneealiterprovideatur;'" or until anotherprovision is made, said a telegramfrom Archbishop AgostinoCacciavillan, the Vatican's pro-nuncio to the United States.
"With an awareness of my unworthiness and in humble obedience, I accept, as an expression ofGod's will, the invitation of theHoly Father, Pope John Paul II, tocontinue my ministry," CardinalBevilacqua said in a statement.
"It is my hope and prayer that I
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CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Concerned staffers from the Right to Life is keeping an eye onnearby National Right to Life Com- the new organization. The similarmittee have visited the address on ity in name and mission may even'I,ndependence Avenue N.E. and become a legal problem.
. found that it is a business that re,- "It is a concern," says Jamesceives mail from ciients who want 'Eopp Jr., legal counsel for Nationala street address rather than a post- Right to Life. "We are getting re-office box. ports that people are confused."
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Mother Teresa's CongressionalMedal is presented to her nuns
By CAROL ZIMMERMANN dividual. one came up any higher thanCATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Sister Priscilla accepted the large Mother Teresa who could .give us
gold medal imprinted with Mother guidance in how we should Live ourWASHINGTON - Nearly one Teresa's image, saying, "If Mother lives and give our lives back to
year after Mother Teresa's death, were here, she would say, 'I accept God."members of her religious order this in the name of the poor.'" At last year's ceremony, :Motherwere presented with the Congres- She also read a statement from Teresa rose from her wheelchairsional Gold Medal their foundress Sister Nirmala, Mother Teresa's three months before her death towas honored with, but didn't actu- successor as superior general of the accept the honor and repeatedlyally receive, in June 1997. ' . Missionaries of Charity, saying, asked for prayers for thoHe who
The recent ceremony at the Gift ''Today Mother must be watching serve the poor, hungry, homeless,of Peace House, a home forAIDS this beautiful ceremon,y from : sick and dying.patients run by the Missionaries of heaven and praying for each of you "I wan~ you all to pray for us,"Charity inWashington, was'in stark - and for all our beloved peop}e of she asked. "Pray that we will con-contrast to last year's Gold Medal the United States of America," tinue to do God's work."ceremony in the Capitol R9tunda. ','Pray for us that we m!1y-con- The sisters continue her work in, . In the'more recent ceremony, tinuefollowing the footsteps ofour' small ways, too. Just as Mother
visitors satin folding chairs, while dearest Mother and do God's work .'Teresa often dis'tributed Miraculoussisters in their white saris lined the' wi~,greatlove for his glory and for ,Medals to those who visited her, theback wall in a room without air con-the good' of his people," she said. .sisters handed:olJt med~!~: 'to allditioning. The walls were blank" "Please pray that we may not spoil' '. those who ,<arne to the rec{:nt cer-exc'ept for one largtf blatk-and-. God's work." ,,;' : , . ~,mony. .' t 'j "
white photo of Mother Teresa'. " Brownback said he was "de- Even Brownback did not leave.. The Congressional Gold Medl:!-l lighted tomake this presentlltion," _ ,the convent. empty-handed. ,In exwas presented to Sister Priscilla, and wished it could have l:>eeQ made change for giving Sister Pris(:illa thesecretary general of the Missionar-'" "to Mother Teresa laSt year." But the"' Congressional Gold Medal, he wasies of Charity, by, Sen. Sam ,medal made by the U.S:Mwt was. ,given a bag of silver Mir~:culous
Brownback, R-Kan,., one of the p'ri- not ready at that time. " . M;edals which she asked him to dis-mary sponsors of the legi&lation'to , When Congress init.iillly tribute. 'honor Mother Teresa with the high- thought about who should receive, Without hesitation, the :;enatorest award Congress can give,an in- the award, the senator said, "No . said he would. '1.
land Assembly, David Trimble andSeamus Mallon.
,Clinton told the more than 400~omenat the conference that theirchallenge "starts as we leave."
"How will each of us work tofulfill the promise of peace?" sheasked. "That, of course, will be upto the men arid women of Northern Ireland to decide.
Vital Voices began in July 1997when women leaders from Centraland Eastern Europe, the formerSovietUnion and the United Statesmet in Vienna, Austria, to discusswomen's participation in buildingopen and democratic societies. Athird Vital Voices conference isscheduled for Montevideo, Uruguay, Oct. 1-3.
saddened by the news of the tragedy, which occurred late Sept. 2.
It said the pope wanted to assure "those close to people involved in the accident that heshares wholeheartedly the painof the families."
"He commends to the' Almighty the victims, as well as thepeople affected by this catastrophe. Th,e pope asks the Lord toconsole and assist those who
"have lost a loved one;" it said., Those killed included severalofficials of the United Nations,which maintains offices inGeneva and New York. In addition to the Americans, the passenger list included citizens ofFrance, Switzerland, Britain and10 other ,counq:ies,.
Wonten .~~e North'Ireland'~ greatestchance for pea~e. ,
THE ANCHOR - Diocese of FalfRiver - Fri., Sept. 11, 1998
Pope offers prayers in,wake ofSwissair jet
crash tragedy
.Msgr. Linder, pastor of Sf. Rose of Lima Parish inNewark, said he was surprised at how women in theBritish province had worked forpeace "although theywere separated by religion and lived only a blockapart, not really knOWing each other."
8
By JOHN THAVIS
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICIE
VATICAN CITY - PopeJohn Paul II offered prayers andcondolences after a Swissair passenger jet crashed off the coastof Nova ·S<.:otia;'leaving 229people dead. .
The plane, which carried 137Americans, had d~parted fromNew York and was on its way toGeneva when it reported' smokein the cockpit and requested an.emergency landing. Soon after,"it crashed into the AtlanticOcean, and no sur-yivors. werefound.
A telegram sent in the pope'sname to the apostolic nuncio inSwitzerland said the pontiff was .
said. "Their attitude is strong because they say, 'We have lostenough of our fami!ies, and thishas got to stop.'''
Msgr. Linder, pastor of St. Roseof Lima Parish in Newark, said hewas surprised at how women in theBritish province had worked for,peace "although they were separated by religion and lived only ablock apart, not really knowingeach other."
"The women here have convinced me they can build peace,"he said."Their suffering renewstheir commitment to peace."
After the late-August explosionthat killed 29 and injured morethan 200 people in Omagh, Northern Ireland, Msgr. Linder said he
By CHRISTENA COLCLOUGHCATHOLIC NEWS SERV'ICE "was not too optimistic~' about
peace in the region, where 'moreBELFAST;Northern Ireland ---:. 'than 3,000 people have been killed
The great~s~ CI:ll~J;lC,e\for pea.c~ (no>, in.nearly threedec~des of violence. SALEM, Ore. ~ Pro-life leadNorthern Ireland is to work '''BiJt now, having met these ~rs around the country arede~ou~c
through women, said a U.S. priest women, I am very optimistic and mg l!S a scam a n~w. prgamzatlOnwho traveled to Belfast. . hopeful," he said. . - that claims to be raising money to
Msgr. WiUiaI:rl~il}d~~, pr~sident--· Intern'atiqnal participants at the . fight partial-birth abortions.of the Newark, N.J.-based.urban .recent conference, Vital Voices, This summer, telemarketers forcommunity development project were committed to developing a-group called American Right toNew Community, spoke to Catho- links with women's groups in Life have called all over the nation,lie News Service and was among Northern Ireland and exchanging apparently using, a ,pro-life orspeakers at an internatiqnal (orum ideas in a bid to fortify women's ·Catholic calling list. Even the exfor women in Belfast. First lady role in peace and development in ecutive director ofOregon RighttoHillary Rodham Clinton also ad- the province. Life has received a call.dressed the group.. ~, . The conference was spon- .The callers, saying they will
"Northern Ireland women are sored by the U.S. Sfate Depart- lobby Congress to ban partial-birthan inspiration," Msgr. Linder ~~ld ment; British Secretary of State for abor~ion, have convinced someCatholic News Service. Northern Ireland Marjorie people to donate by giving their
"They have been working for Mowlam; and the first and deputy credit or debit card numbers.·yearS here to end the.violence," he first ministers of the Northern Ire- "They are bogus," said Gayle
Atteberry of Salem-based OregonRight to Life. "It is a tragedy thatthey are using this to make money."
Atteberry received a solicitingphone call from American Right toLife early in August and has fieldedinquiries from other local pro-liferswho have been called.
"It's a total scam," says StevenErtelt. He operates an Internet clearing house of pro-life infprmationand organizations.
Officials at the U.S. Catholicbishops' pro-life office report theyhave never heard of the group or itsactivities, said policy analyst Richard Doerflinger.
But little is known about American Right to Life, principally because the group's leaders havefailed to answer repeated inquiriesfrom the Catholic Sentinel, Portlandarchdiocesan newspaper, othernews organizations and even otherpro-life groups.
American Right to Life has aWashington, D.C., phone numberwith an answering machine. Ayoung man's voice gives a greeting and a Washington, D.C., street
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New worship aids to mirror new Lectionary THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River -Fri., Sept. 11, 1998 9
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Zubeir Wako, of Khartoum in Sudan."Their vocation, lived with tenacity, love anddedication is essential for the Church tobecome a sign of hope." t The priests of
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Hunger and disease plague many l's a comfort to seeSudanese refugees but, their faith 'J 'keeps them strong. that the refugees,
although so poor, are calm, filled with thepeace that comes from faith," said Archbishop Wako. "This gives me courage andconfirms my belief that despite the cruelties ofthis war, Jesus Christ is truly among us." tPlease pray for Archbishop Wako and theSudanese refugees. And, please, offer yourhelp through the Propagation of the Faith.
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the U.S. bishops' Committee on theLiturgy, asking it to stop using"missalette" as a generic term for suchworship booklets.
It made the request early this yearas the committee was consulting withpublishers in updating its guidelinesfor the content and form of such worship aids. The old guid~lines, issuedin the 19808, used "missalette" generically for worship ,aid$, both in the textand the title: "Guidelines for the Pub-lication of Missalettes." .
Catholic' News Service - whichhad also been following widespreadpractice of using "missalette" generically - learned of the word's traqe"mark status this August when it askedFather James P. Moroney, director ofthe bishops' Secretariat for the Liturgy,about changes in Scripture tninslations.that may be introduCed in "missalettes" "this fall. I
"We don't call them 'missalettes' .any more. We call them 'worshipaids,''' Father Moroney said with alaugh. He then explaiI).ed the note fromPaluch on the question.
Paluch's owner and president, BillRafferty, told CNS, ''We're dedicatedto serving the Church, and we're notgoing to onerously enforce" restrictiveuse of the word., He added that "there are times
when I consider it a compliment" thatpeople use "Missalette" to refer to anyseasonal worship aid, just as many use"Xerox" for any photocopy. ,
"It means that our product has become a standard in the field," he said.
Among former trademarks that arenow generic words are "mimeograph"and "cellophane."
Along with Kleenex, Xerox andCoke, other trademarks often used asif they were generic terms includeBand-Aid, Dixie cup, Scotch tape,Kitty Litter and Jell-O. And Missalette.
From Fairhaven, Wareham and East:On Interstate 195 get off at Exit 17 (Coggeshall Street).After traffic lights continue for two blocks. Second streeton right make a right turn on North Front Street. TheChurch and the Parish Hall are fifty feet from the corner.
When the 'missalette' isnot what you're reading
By JERRY FILTEAU
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
• The proper name forthe booklet found in thepews is 'w.orship aid.' .
them into theirAdvent issues becauseof the lead time they need for thl;irpublishing and distribution schedules.
Dennis McManus, associate director of the secretariat, said three publishers - Liturgical Press inCollegeville, Liturgy Training Publi-
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
From Fall River, Taunton and West:On Interstate 195 get off €It Exit 16 (Washburn. Street).At stop sign make an immediate right. At traffic lightstake a left on Coggeshall Street. Second Street onright make a right turn on North Front street. TheChurch and Parish Hall Eire fifty feet from the corner.
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WASHINGTON - When manyU.S. parishes start using a new Sunday Lectionary for Mass this Advent,some publishers of worship bookletsfor use in the pew will be ready.
At least three publishers - Sunday Missal Service, Liturgical Pressand American Catholic Press -- haveconfirmed that they plan to introducethe readings from the new Lectionaryinto the seasonal missals going outsoon for Advent. The Lectionary contains the Scripture passages read atMass.
The bishops of the United Statesgave final approval to ,a newLectionary for Sundays and somemajor feasts a year ago and a newLectionary for weekdays and theother feasts this summer. WASHINGTON _ That worship
This June Bishop Anthony M.·. booklet in your church pew that pracPilla of Cleveland, president of the tically everybody calls a "missaletteTNational Conference of Catholic It's not-unless it's the "SeasonalBishops, decreed that parishes may Missalette" put out eight times a yearbegin to use the new Sunday by World Library Publications, a diviLectionary beginning the first Sunday . sion of1.S. Paluch Co. in SchillerPark,ofAdvent, Nov. 29. He said then that Ill.a date for optional use of the week- "It's trademarked," said Lauraday Lectionary and a date when both Dankler, World Library managing edinew versions become mandatory will tor. "It's just like Kleenex or Xerox:be set after the Vatican confirms the It's the name of a brand, even thoughweekday volume., people use it in a generic sen~e."
Linda Schulte of Liturgical Press . A trademark word is supposed toin Collegeville, Minn., said it will in- be capitalized and spelled as the ownercorporate the readings of the new does it and notapplied to similar prodSunday Lectionary into this. year's ucts put out by others - like usingAdvent issue of "Celebrating the Eu- "Coke" only for Coca-Cola and not forcharist," its five-times-a-year seasonal other cola drinks. 'worship aid. Several other Catholic publishing
Joan Termini of American Catho- companies produce inexpensive worlic Press in South Holland, Ill., said ship booklets several times ayear likeits November-December issue of the "Seasonal Missalette" for use by"Leaflet Missal," which comes out people in the pews. Only Paluch callseight times a year, will have the new its publication a Missalette.version of the readings starting with Pete Pellegrino, chief financial of-the first Sunday of Advent. ficerof1.S. Paluch, said the company's
George Haubrich of Sunday Mis- ownership of the trademark goes backsal Service in Quincy, Ill., said its decades, "well before my time." '"Pray Together" seasonal aid, which He said the Missalette qademarkcomes out five times a year, will use was not an issue'until recently when athe new Lectionary for the readings competitor wanted to publish a newin its Advent issue. worship aid using "Missalette" in ,the
Father James Moroney, director of title. It immediately found a !lew namethe bishops' Secretariat for the Lit- when it learned that Paluch owned theurgy, said other worship aid publish- trademark.ers he has talked with have said they Paluch's attorneys advised the complan to use the new version of the pany to take other steps if needed toreadings as soon as they can, but some protect the word's trademark status.have said they could not incorporate One thing Paluch did was to write
10 THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., Sept. 11, 1998
usee posts ratingsof th.e newest films
Front 'Dorothy Day' to serit~s:
Moira Kelly seeking stardoJmthe Ann-Jason romance is "like afairy tale in a way, a ::ontemporaryfairy tale. In a lot of ways, Jason'scharacter is Ann's hero. He's herknight in shining armor."
Kelly also has had roles in "WithHonors," "Dangerous Beauty,""Unhook the Stars," "BillyBathgate," and a dual role in"Chaplin." She was also the voiceof Nala in the Disney animatedmovie "The Lion King."
She will also appear on CBSlater this season in "Monday Afterthe Miracle," a TV adaptation of thestage sequel to "The MiracleWorker."
.Kelly plays an adult HelenKeller, whose friendship withteacher and mentor Annie Sullivan(Roma Downey) nears the breaking point when Annie falls in love.
MOIRA KELLY and Jason Beghe star in ''To Have, &To Hold" which debuts Wednesday, SElpt. 23, 910 p.m. EDT on CBS. (CNS photo from GBS)
a firefighter, and Sean's other twobrothers are on the police force withhim.
The Ann Cornell character "reminds me of myself in a lot of ways.I think she has a lot of characteristics that I adore in women, and Ihaven't played in female characters,so I'ill looking forward to it," Kellysaid.
"I was looking for a change, andthis seemed like a nice challenge.And when I read it, it was intelligent and smart. I love the dialogue.I love the nurturing quality of it andthe neurotic quality of Ann."
Waters suggested to TV writersin Hollywood that Sean, being olderthan Ann, was the "the one shecould never get because she wasyounger. So he was always like theolder guy, the football player, theg 0 r -g e 0 u.sone."
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By MARK PATIISON
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
HOLLYWOOD - Moira Kelly,the Catholic actress best known forplaying the title role in "Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy DayStory," is taking the big leap to series TV, starring in the CBS romantic comedy "To Have & To Hold."
I For KeIiy, it may not be so big aleap. You see, for home buyers, it'slocation, location, location. For actors, it's writing, writing, writing.
"Finding good films to partakein isn't an easy thing. It's hard tofind good material nowadays.You've got to take it where you canget it," Kelly told Catholic NewsService. ,
"I think 'To Have & To Hold' isvery well-written, it's very welldeveloped, there's gre~t opportunity for inspiring story lines, so Iwent with it."
"To Have & To Hold" debutsWednesday, Sept. 23, 9-10 p.m.EDT on CBS.
Kelly, a New York native, is impressed by the writing of Bostonnative Joanne Waters,'the Catholicwho created the series and is oneof the show's executive producers."There's a spirituality to it. It'sJoanne's concept and what shebrings to it," Kelly said.
She said Waters is "an easy person to be around, because she helpsyou to see situations for what theyare by presenting the lighter'side ofit.
"What.I like about the characters is that tragedy and hard timesdon't have to amount to tears anddepression. There's a,way you canget through it by laughing a bit andtaking a big sigh of relief, knowingthat y.ou're surrounded by yourloved ones. I think it's nice."
'Kelly, who pursued a degree indrama at Marymount College inNew York, plays Ann Cornell, apublic defender newly married toBoston police' d~tective SeanMcGrail (Jason Beghe), who grewup in the same neighborhood.
To make family matters evenmore tightly knit, Ann's sister ismarried to one of Sean's brothers,
T- Titanic, A-III (PG-B)There's Something About
Mary, A-IV (R)The Thief, A-III (R)The Truman Show, A-III (PG)
WWhatever, A-IV (R)Why Do Fools Fall in Love, A
IV (R)Wrongfully Accused, A-III
(PG-B)X
The X Files, A-III (PG-B)
F54,0 (R) ,Firelight, A-IV (R)
GGodzilla, A-III (PG-B)Gone With the Wind, A-II (G)
HHalloween: H20, A-III (R)Henry Fool, A-IV (R)Hope Floats, A-III (PG-B)The Horse Whisperer, A-II
(PO-B)How Stella Got Her Groove
Back, A-IV (R)L
Lethal Weapon 4, 0 (R)M
Madeline, A-I (PO)Mafia!,A-III (PO-B)The Mask ofZorro,A-II (PO-l3)A Merry War, A-III (no rating)Mulan, A-I (G)
NThe Negotiator, A-IV (R)Next Stop, Wonderland, A-IV
(R)o
The Opposite of Sex, A-IV (R)Out of Sight, A-IV (R)
.PThe Parent Trap, A-II (PG)A Perfect Murder, A-III (R)
RReturn to Paradise, A-III (R)
SSaving Private Ryan, A-III (R)Six Days, Seven Nights, A-III
(PO-B)'Slums of Beverly Hills, 0 (R)Small Soldiers, A-IV (PG-B)Smoke Signals, A~II (PG-B)Snake Eyes, A-III '(R):'The Spanish Prisoner, A-III
(PG)
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
NEW YORK - Here is a list ofrecent films the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broad
. casting has rated on the basis ofmoral suitability.
The first symbol after each titleis the USCC classification. The second symbol is the rating of theMotion Picture Association ofAmerica.
USCC classifications: A-I general patronage; A-II -adultsand adolescents; A-III - adults; AIV - adults, with reservations (thisindicates films that, while not morally offensive in themselves, are notfor casual viewing because they require some analysis and explanation in order to avoid false impressions and interpretations); 0 - ,morally offensive.
MPAA ratings: G - general audiences, all ages admitted; PG parental guidance suggested, somematerial may not be suitable forchildren; PG-13 - parents arestrongly cautioned that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13; R - restricted, under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian; NC-17 - noone under 17 admitted (age limitmay vary in certain areas).
.-A·Air Bud: Golden Receiver, A
I (G)Armageddon, A-III (PG-B)The Avengers, A-III (PG-13)
B"'Baseketball; A-IV (R)
Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss,o (R)
Blade, 0 (R)C
Can't Hardly Wait, A-III (PG-'13) ..
City of Angels, A-III (PG-B)Clockwatchers, A-III (PO-B)
.DDance With Me, A-III (PG)Dead Man on Campus, 0 (R)Deep Impact, A-III (PG-13)Disturbing Behavior, A-III (R)Dr. Dolittie, A-III (PG-B)
EEver After, A-II (PG.. B)
,Odyssey channel to offer three new showsflick.Vick.s
abuse, promiscuity and theft, aswell as brief nudity and :much roughlanguage. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification i~: 0 - morally offensive. The Modon PictureAssociation ofAmerica rating is R- restricted.
"Firelight" (Hollywood)Gauzy British period romance
begins in 1838 when an impover-NEW YORK (CNS) - The fol- ished Swiss governeHs (Sophie
lowing are capsule reviews of mov- Marceau) ispaid by an anonymous,ies recently reviewed by the U.S. gentleman (Stephen Dillarie) toCatholic Conference Office for bear his child, then give up the inFilm and Broadcasting. - fant for him to raise, but ,ieven years
later she finds the two when hiredas governess to the little girl. Writerdirector William Nicholson fashions intriguing charactl~rs for thetrio, but lets the narrativl~ graduallydescend into romanticized melodrama. Ambiguous treatment ofeuthanasia, discreet sexual encounters with nudity and an instance ofrough language. The U.S. CatholicConference classification is A-IV- adults, with reservations. TheMotion Picture Association ofAmerica rating is R - restricted.
"54" (Miramax)Empty retelling of the rise and
demise of Studio 54, New York'swildest disco in the late 1970s, asseen through the eyes of a pleasureseeking bartender (Ryan Phillippe).Written and directed by MarkChristopher, the movie proves alifeless assemblage of decadentdisco scenes in search ofa story andthe result offers no lessons to belearned from life in the fast lane.Uncritical portrayal of substance
"Among Friends" is a production of the Catholic CommunicationCampaign of the U.S. CatholicConference along with theRockville Centre Diocese's television station.
Both shows have a 13-weekscheduled run through Dec. 24.
The other new Odyssey series is"Pioneers of the Spirit," which features half-hour profiles of some ofhistory's most renowned religiousfigures. It will air Wednesdays,noon-12:30 p.m. EDT starting Sept.30.
Segments will be shown on St.Augustine of Hippo, St. Ignatius ofLoyola, St. Teresa of Avila, St.Julian of Norwich, Hildegard ofBingen, and Dante Alighieri, whowrote the epic poem 'The DivineComedy."
"Pioneers of the Spirit" is produced by Trinity Television.
Odyssey is available to 30 million U.S. homes over 1,500 cablefranchises, plus satellite and C-banddelivery systems:
nity and other people as well," saida statement by Msgr. PhilipMurnion, executive producer of"Catholic Common Ground" and amember of the initiative's committee.
Following "Catholic CommonOround" will be "Among Friends,"to debut Thursday, Oct. 1, 10:3011 a.m.
Hosted by Msgr. Jim Lisante ofthe Diocese of Rockville Centre,N.Y., the show features guests whodiscuss some of their most personallife experiences, including their relationship with God.
Among the guests scheduled toappear are Cardinal William H.Keeler of Baltimore; RabbiMordecai Waxman, president of theNational Council of Synagogues;Mary Cunningham Agee, founderof the Nurturing Network; retiredNew York Giants tight end MarkBavaro, who has been active in thepro-life movement; and, WilliamBaker, head ofPBS flagship stationWNET in New York.
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
NEW YORK - Three newshows of interest to Catholics willdebut this fallon Odyssey, an interfaith cable channel.
"Catholic Common Ground" debuts Thursday, Oct. 1, 10-10:30a.m. EDT. It is an outgrowth of theCatholic Common Ground Initiative formed in 1996 by the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardi!) to promotedialogue in the Church.
The six installments scheduledare: ''Women in Religion: Where IsTheir Future?"; "Let Us Pray: Mystery and Community at SundayWorship"; "Faith' Formation: In aCulture of Choice"; "Faith Formation: The Nurturing of Faith in aChallenging Time"; "Sin and Forgiveness"; and "The Death Pen-
, alty."Golden Dome Productions is
producing the program."We hope to bring together a va
riety of viewpoints to address issuesofconcern to the Catholic commu-
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were looking foward to seeingMother Teresa canonized, SisterLeonard smiled and said: "Godknows her best. He had chosen herto give us the message that God islove and every century he sendssomeone to give us that message.This century it is Mother Teresa.She taught us to love God and payattention to each other's needs.When she visited, she took timefor both the poor and the rich, eachperson, and that's what made hervisit so important and why sheloved it so much. That is the heritage she left us ... God's love."
During the bringing of the giftsto the altar, one of the nuns placeda wreath around a picture in thesanctuary showing Mother Teresain prayer. The picture wasmounted atop a column drapedwith a blue and white sari, thegarb worn by the Missionaries ofCharity.
in very poor health."Well, when she arrived here,
she was bounding around, givingeverybody hugs and passing outmedals and blessing everybodyand she spent endless hours greeting the people as long as theywere here for her," BishopO'Malley recalled. "It was a veryrainy day but people were outsii:leeverywhere and just kept coming.It was a magnificent response. Itreally made an impact on her. Andwhen she spoke, she could bringpeople to tears."
Members of the media alsoasked why, with vocations to thepriesthood waning, do so manywomen join the Missionaries ofCharity that Mother Teresafounded in the 1950s. "There are4,000 of them now," the bishopsaid. "That's why I talked aboutMother Teresa's religious life andconsecrated virginity, thingswhich in the modern world seemvery medieval and passe. And yetwhen we see that if a person hasreally received this vocation andresponds with the kind of generosity she had, then such a personcan become an instrument of Godand make God's beality and lovemuch present to people. MotherTeresa's spiritual energy broughtthese thousands ofwornen duringher lifetime to follow her, as didothers who founded religious orders."
Bishop O'Malley praised theSisters of Charity, "who lead verydifficult lives. They never allowa washing machine or a refrigerator in their Iives."
Earlier, Sister Leonard, superior of the group of Sisters ofCharity who reside across thestreet from St. Lawrence Church,told the media that "This is a dayof joys and sorrows for us, because Mother is gone lind yet weknow she is really with us. I didn'tthink about leaving the seat vacant until later. If she could behere to speak today s,he would say'Praise God for all the people whocame here to come to know Jesus
Motherthat people "have grown cynicalabout our heroes and our publicfigures. So when you see someone who is so authentic and socompletely immersed in others,one who is so completely transformed by God's love, it: becomesa source ofencouragement for all,that we can be better."
Asked by the media "Whatabout Mother Teresa's sainthood?" the bishop smiled broadly."I think so. People always ask,'When will she be canonized?'Well, whenever it is, I think it willbe redundant."
Asked why people, like himself, are not sad but always smilewhen they recall Mother Teresa,the bishop, who had met the nunmany times across the world, said:"We were so blessed to have her.This has been such a difficult century, what with the world wars,the Holocaust, racism and abortions, and someone like MotherTeresa lived through it all andnever lost sight of God's love forus. She was a sign of that to everyone."
What wou Id Mother Teresahave thought of the day's tributeto her? "Mother Teresa was always quick to deflect things toGod, as I think it should be. Shewas the great woman she was because of the special graces thatshe received. But unlike otherpeople who often turn down thoseopportunities to respond to God,she responded all her life. She wasalways putting her life in God'shands. She trusted God."
The media took up the bishop'smention in his homily that theNew Bedford trip was MotherTeresa's favorite.
"It waS just that," the bishopsaid excitedly. "It was not one ofher favorites; it was her favorite,"he said laughing. "I think it wasthe response of the people. Theystayed for hours to meet her."
Before the trip, the bishop saidhe was told to be careful that noone touch the nun, who at age 85was described as being fragile and
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Germans urged to ·favor' human 'needs in upcoming electi,ons
.Asian money crisis promptslook at real priorities
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in politics and going 10 the polls."As Christians we :lre called to
present our views and work to seethat our political demands and expectations come to flUitibn. Ouryardstick is the understanding ofpeople as God's creatures andGod's image," said committeeleaders..
A study by Cologne-based sociologist Christof Wolf indicatedthat in the 1994 elections, some 47percent of Catholics voted for theChristian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union, while 33percent of eligible Catholic voterspreferred Kohl's main challenger,the Social Democratic Party.
"We are one people, one race.Koreans for over 5,000 yearshave always been the samepeople," he said, expn~ssing sadness at the more than 50 years ofseparation of South Korea fromcommunist-controlled NorthKorea.
"The best way (to promoteunification) is to collaborate, todialogue. We have to trust eachother," he said, praising recentbusiness contacts between thetwo countries.
who marry according to traditional customs without the benefit of holy matrimony, and at thehigh incidence of irregular marriage situations and the continuing practice of polygamy," hesaid.
He said the Church also needsto be attentive to public policiesthat. help undermine the family.The bishops should take the leadin speaking out, he said.
"As bishops, we need to havethe courage to look truth in theeye and to call things by theirproper name, without yielding toconvenient compromis(:s or selfdeception," he said.
The pope said that to get itsmessage across; the ZimbabweanChurch should take advantage ofa '~priceless treasure," I:he thousands of catechists who teach thefaith to young people aDd adultsin the southern African country.He encouraged the Church to invigofate its pastoral programs foryouths, who represent more thanhalf the population of Zimbabwe.The country's young people needhelp facing unemployment, theharmful effects ofmass media and"the allure of religious sects," hesaid.
The pope spoke a week after, an attack on a Catholic mission
in Gongo left more than 200people dead.
Zimbabwean bishops tocoun'ter threats to fanzily
small faith-sharing groups, hesaid, is powerful in Asia, a vastcontinent of many great religiQnsand ancient cultures. '
"There is (also) a need forpreferential love for the poor, notjust love for the poor. We mustbe with the poor," the cardinalsaid. "The church itself, spiritually and in (its) lifesty Ie, must bepoor."
The cardinal has been a vocalsupporter for the future reunification of Korea.
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy- Pope John Paul II encouragedbishops in Zimbabwe to countercontinuing practices of polygamyand irregular unions among theirfaithful, saying the future of theChurch and society depends onfamily stability.
In a talk handed to the bishopsSept. 4, the pope also appealed foran end to violence and massacresin Africa. The bishops were making their "ad limina " visits required every five years to the Vati-can. ..
The pontiff said he was reflecting ttte bishops' own .worrieswhen he spoke of the "difficulttrials" endured by the family inAfrica.
"The divo'rce rate is high; theAIDS crisis remains critical, leaving no segment of the pop41ationimmune. from its devastating effects," he said. The bishops toldhim,AIDS was expected to leaveI million orphans in Zimbabweby the year 2000.
One element in the Church'sresponse to these crises, the pope
. said, was to clearly teach themoral law regarding human sexuality and the holiness of marriedlife.
"You are rightly con.cerned. atthe number of Catholic couples
• Korean cardinal saysreassessment of ourlifestyles includes ahard look at ourspiritual revival.
By MARK ZIMMERMANN
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
WASHINGTON - The economic crisis gripping Asia andother parts of the world shouldbe a time for people'to reassesstheir priorities in life, said aSouth Korean cardinal dl.!ring avisit to Washington.
Cardinal Stephen Kim Souhwan of Seoul, South Korea,who retired as Seoul archbishopin May after serving for the past30 years, was on a monthlongpastoral visit to the United Statesand Mexico.
In an interview, the 76-year-, old cardinal said people and na
tions needJo reach out to othersin this challenging time and resist the temptation to be self-centered.
"The only way to overcomethis economic crisis (is) we haveto be united. We have to helpeach other. We need (the) love ofneighbor," he said.
The South Korean economyhas been especially hard hit inthe last year, and the cardinal hasurged that country's Catholics toreject' materialism and live livesof simplicity and sacrifice.·
"This is an opportunity tochange our minds, our value systems, our lifestyles, from egoistic to (being centered on othersin the) community," he said."This crisis can be for us achance for revival."
Witnessing to, the faith is especially important for Catholicson the eve of the new millenn'ium, he said.
Cardinal Kim,who served:asa president at the Synod ofBish
. ops for Asia held at the Vaticanearlier this year, said a key themeof the synod was evangelization.
Sharing the faith by simplewitness, such as participation in
The bishops said that the in- cial Democratic Party have called and Christian Social Union by astitutions of marriage and the for a more stringent asylum policy few percentage points in the latfamily constituted the "founda- in a bid to stem the flow of immi- est public opinion polls.tion of our society" and -------------------, In their commentary,should be strengthened. liAs Christians we are called to the bishops lamented a
~ d k t th t "religious alienation",inen~~ t~naa~J:~:~:e~~~i present our views an wo~ a,see a the former East Ger-by the Social Demo- our political demands and expecta- many and said that acratic Party to legalize tions come to fruition. Ouryardstick is "growing apathyrehomosexual unions on a the understanding ofpeople as God's garding faith in the Westpar with those ofhetero- is leading to heightenedsexual marriages, the creatures andGod's image,"said com- spiritual erosion andbishops said: "Whoever mittee leaders. loss of direction."by supporting equal . Earlier this year, thetreatment of other forms of living grants, especially those seeking leadership of the lay Central Comtogether restrains or denies the employment. mittee of German Catholics urged
I 'fi f The SocI'al DemocratI'c Party Catholics to exercise their "ethi-fundamenta sigm Icance 0 mar-riage and family destroys the life- leads the Christian Democrats cal obligation" by becoming activegiving power of our society."
The bishops also called forpolicies that guarantee Germans'
,peaceful cohabitation with millions of immigrants, refugees andasylum seekers from other countries. Anti-foreigner sentimentsand attacks on immigrants havebeen prominent in Germany sincethe unification of former West andEast Germany in 1990.
In recent weeks, GermanChancellor Helmut Kohl's rulingChristian Democratic Union andallies of the Bavarian ChristianSocial Union as well as the So-
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Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinity'that They permit me to live in the cloister of the Divine Will andthus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creaturewas created. .
Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen oftheDivine Fiat;take ITlY hand and introduce me into the Light of the DivineWill. You will be my guide, iny most tender Mother, and willteach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order.and thebounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I'consecrate mywhole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me thedoctrine of the Divine Will and I will listen most attentively toYour lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that theinfernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to entice me and make me fall into the maze of the human will.
Heart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Yourflames that they may bum me, consume me, and feed·me toform in me the Life of the Divine Will.
Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of myheart, and will keep the keys ofmy will in your hands. Youwillkeep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, thatI may be sure 'of never leaving the Will of God.
My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may flourish and be the instrument thatdraws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen.
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• Church leaders sayprotection of family lifeand immigrants are keyvalues in any society.
, By RICHARD NYBERG
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
BONN, Germany ~ Germanbishops and ray leaders havecalled on voters to consider theneeds of families and immigrantsbefore voting' in federal parliamentary elections Sept. 27.. "A clear awareness of values
in politics is of utmost importancein issues (from) geneticS to environmental ethics, in health and social politics, in education, the protection of the unborn child, marriage and fam~ly policies that fallin line with the order of creation,"Germany's bishops said in a pre-election statement. .
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needs holy seminarians and holypriests," he said. "She told me tostruggle to be holy."
Funding from the United Statesis helping educate 10 seminariansfor the Holy Spirit Fathers, a missionary society, according to WestPalm Beach resident John Becker,chairman and founder of Worldwide Seminarian Support.
Established five years ago inPortland, Ore., Worldwide Seminarian Support funds seminarian support for the Holy Spirit Fathers.Becker said the Church in the UnitedStates is facing a decline in priestlyvocations while some parts of Africa have an abundance of vocations.
"We 'can have a huge impact,"said Becker, a national marketingexecutive. "WhatAmericans spendon just a shirt or a meal can supporta seminarian for a week."
After their ordinations, most ofthe African priests will serve in Tanzania, India, Italy, Germany or Australia. But a few will serve on renewable three-year assignments inthe United States, helping to staffparishes with the permission of local bishops.
prise, considering that he is routinelycited as' an example of why theChurch should prbnourice amillennial "mea culpa" for historical wrongs. Pope Alexander wasstrongly suspected ofbuying his wayinto office, he had more than onemistress and he handed out cardinalhats tohis children and oilier relatives.
But the Vatican stamp office ishighlighting his role in celebrating tilejubilee of 1500. PopeAlexandercodified ilie holy year ritual iliat is still inuse, began the tradition of openingand closing the holy door, andstressed a lasting ilieme: penitence.
The pope said that, unlike other nationalities, there was no doubt aboutthe Americans' presence.
Msgr. Timothy M. Dolan, rectorat the college, said that in additionto the 56 "new men," the incomingclass had five students who were returning after having left !,he seminaryfor a period of time. Hel said he andother school officials were encouraged by the high enrollment figureof 170 seminarians for 1998-99.
Msgr. Dolan said the increase reflects well on the school's program,which he said is recognized as goodand solid. He said there are otherreasons, too.
"I think priestly preparation inRome has a new appeal. The bishops appreciate it and see advantagesin a Rome-based education. Thetowering personality of the pope isan attraction, and the jubilee for theyear 2000 is a bit of an attraction,too," he said.
He said many U.S. bishops whomade their "ad limina" visits toRome earlier in the year either stayedat North American CQllege or visited the school and were impressedwith what they saw. Afterward, somemay have been more enthusiasticabout sending students there, he said.
This AugustjF.atherfy1inde traveled (hioughout the United States tothank benefactdrs formaking it Pos#I#le fo'.:other young Tan~anian
men to studyl6{ thepriesthood in-theirhomeland.
ies from Urban University in Romeand is a native of the MountKilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
While in Rome, Father Mindesaid, he was inspired by a meetinghe had with Mother Teresa. "Shespoke briefly, but her thoughts weremeaningful: she said the Church
A member of the Holy Spirit Fathers!Apostolic Life Community ofPriests, Father Minde te~ches at amajor seminary in Dar-es-Salaam,Tanzania. The priest holds amaster's degree in scriptural stud-
By CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
VATICAN CITY -A 15th-century pope whose name became synonymous with corruption has turnedup for year-2000 celebrations - ona Vatican postage stamp.
Pope Alexander VI, Ole infamousRodrigo Borgia, was chosen to gracethe 1,300-lira stamp used to.send airmail letters from the Vatican to theUnited States. Il's part of a specialjubilee series featuring popes and theholy years.
The Borgia pope's commemorative appearance is someiliing ofa sur-
By JOHN THAVIS
CATHOLIC NEWS SEF\VICE
ROME - North American College, the U.S. seminary in Rome, iswelcoming the largest student bodyin 28 years this fall, including an incoming class of56 new s(:minarians.
The "new men" celebrated theirarrival with a visit to Pope John Pa.!!lIT's summer villa at Castel Gandolfo,where they caught the pope's attention with their vigorous cheers.
The pope bantered with thecrowd Aug. 30 during his Angelusblessing, offering tongue-in-cheekasides on the response to his multilingual greetings. There was silenceafter his reading in French, prompting the pope to remark: "No Frenchspeakers here today." Likewise, hiscomments in German were met withstillness.
But when he greeted the NorthAmerican College students, thecourtyard echoed with the seminarians' intense cheering and applause.
• North AmericanCollege welcomeslargest student bodyin decades.
New seminarians floodRome to begin studies
Suspect pope sho~s upon a new Vatican stamp
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CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
WEST PALM BEA('U, Fla. In 1990, Father Ludovid Mindewas one ofjust five Tan:tanian seminarians to receive schola;ships tostudy in Rome following a papalvisit to Tanzania that year.
An agricultural country aboutthe size of California, Tanzania isfull of men and women interestedin Catholic religious life, but limited funds mean most of the applicants are turned away, according toFather Minde. This August, FatherMinde traveled throughout theUnited States to thank benefactorsfor making it possible for otheryoung Tanzanian men to study forthe priesthood in their homeland.
"We have a lot of vocations inTanzania," he said during a recentvisit to West Palm Beach. ''We have126 seminarians and 22 were ordained this year at just one of ourthree major seminaries."
14 THEANCHOR- Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Sept. 11, 1998
many of us realize what moral is- porters haXl(, had to retr,lct thingssues the Clinton investigation in- they've said.volves and what this is doing to our When we put prejudice and falsemoral standards. innuendo side-by-side with untruth-
First there is the matter of truth. fulness, which reaIly is Worse? AreTruthfulness is an accord be- gossip, backbiting and slander any
tween what is actually in one's mind less a sin than lying?and how that reality is presented. If Respect is another virtue we'vewe say something which is not in seen trampled upon. When doesaccord with what we know, color it tearing apart a person's personal lifeor change it, it is a lie. become disrespect? When does
Some have come to expect Iy- planting a listening devicl~ on othing as part of life. After all, it is all ers, or causing a mother to revealaround us. How many times have private conversations with herwe been told that a product is this daughter, become disrespl~ctful?
or that, only to learn it isn't that at , A fourth moral- issue repeatedlyall. How often do we hear people addressed by Christ i~ that of beingsay things that we know are untruth- Pharisaic. Wilen 90, overly righful. teous and condemnatory persons
As one noted philosopher points who are sinners the~elv(:s border" out, untruthfulness never should be on being Pharisaic? When does this
accepted as a way oflife: ''The most threaten the virtues of mercy andhideous manifestation of tyranny is ~7 'forgiveness; and'reach ifiepoint ofthis, when a person's conscience becoming hardhearted?,~
, and consciousness of truth arebro- Although the,~l,inton investiga-'" ken, so that he or she is no longer tion involvlfd: m~Q;Y ,additional, able to say, 'This is so.... This is not moral issues,~one fi'nal'one needs
'" so.' Those who bring this about - to be menti'oned: In, P3:s~',c(:nturies,in political and judicial affairs, or hangings and,burr/lrigs at the stakeelsewhere - should realize clearly • weredone pubiitly and drew mobs.what they are doing. The are depriv- The atmosphere. was 'much like aing humankind of its humanity. football game in which peopleThis realization should crush and called for blo~" as they ate theirdestroy them." lunch and visited with friends.
That is a very strong but true "When does a spectacle like thestatement which dramatically em- one we've experienced reach thephasizes the consequences we can point of reducing human dignity toexpect when truth is desecrated. the level of the barbaric?
Another moral issue that sur- The moral issues involv(:d in thefaced in the Clinton investigation is Clinton investigation raise a critiprejudging or prejudice. cal issue for us: If we are going to
Neither the public nor the press continue to be a civilized peopleever read the actual testimony of the and to serve as leaders of the world,investigation. Yet commentator af- we would do well to reeducate ourter commentator gave opinions on selves on moral principles. If weit as if they had possession of the don't take it upon ourselves to doabsolute truth. this, the media will do it for liS, leav-
Ironically, a good number of re- ing us with a second-rate education.
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CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
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A lawyer friend once re1Jlarked,"I believe that most of the moralitythe public hears these days comesvia television. People spend endless'hours watching it, and most of it isabout one or another value beingdefended or broken." ,
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ers and principals. The teachersand principals said family problems' and"social pres'sures weremore, significan.t problems' for'teeI:ls"~hal}drugs: .,,': ,., ~fifty'percent of 13-year-qld,s
say if ,they wanted to they couldbuy marijuana. Eighty percent of.17-year-olds said they could.
, Califano noted tbat for threeyears th~ :survey' has shown iliatreligion is "a keY,fact?r.ir,t giving
our' children the moral values;,skill and will to say 'no,' to'illegaldrugs, alcbpol ,and cigarettes."
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dren th~' ~o~al compass to: negotiate the liigh seas of mm:fjuana,acid, cocaine and' heroin,"Califano said., , T~e survey was:con~ucted bythe Luntz Research Companiesduring May, June and July. Itquestioned 1,000 teen-agers aged
, '12 to 17, 824 teachers and, 822principals. The data have a statistical margin oferror of plus or minus 3.1 percent to 3.5 percent. Theproject was funded by a grantfrom the Robert Wood JohnsonFoundation. '
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"Religion is a most ~ignificantfactor in 12- to 17:year-olds staying offdrugs, cigarettes andal90hol,"Califano said. Teens who are active in, religious
, groups' also'wer.e less likely to' have friends whodifnk or use illegal drugs, according to, the study.
Use of alcohol also was lesscommon among religiously involved teens', with 19 percent ofthose who regularfy attend reli-'giou,s se'rvices sayin'g th~y' hadh'ad an 'alcoholic drink in the.last30 day's, ,co~'p~ed' t'o 37 percentof those who participate in churchactivities less than once a month.,
"Religion is a most significantfactor'in 12~ to 17-y~ar-olds.stay
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cohol;" Califano said. Teens whoare active in religious groups' alsowere l~ss likely to have friendswho drink bruse )ileg~drugs, ac'- ;cording ~o th~ stu,dy. ',' ", O'ther fac~ors th~tse~m 'to have'
a positive effect on,teen~ avoid-'ing smoking, drinking and usingdrugs inclu'de:active'''parental in:vo-Ivementand 'sch'ool use 'oflocker sear'che's, 'drug' te~ting 'andzero, tolerance'policies', the studyfou'nct:' . ' .' , ' "
~'Parents have enormous influence over'their children," Califanosaid the survey showed. "Teenswho do not smoke poicredit theirparents for this, decision. Parental involvement is a critical prot~ctive factor.
"The more often teens eat dinner with their parents; the less'likely they are to smoke, drink oruse marijuana," he continued.
"Parents who insist on knowing where their teens are afterschool, who eat dinner with themfrequently, 'who are home afterschool and who talk to their kids,are likeliest to be,parents oqeenswho don't,smojce, use :marijuflpa .. ,or drink." , , - , , , , ' ,
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portantin their-lives, while"22 per-'cent described it as not important;; - forty-~ine,AArsehtsaid:th~y..,attend cnurch aCtivi'ties or"reli- '..gious services at least: (our ~times ;'a month;
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- s~venty-eight percent ofteens said drugs are used, sold andkept at their schools;
- teens were more likely thanteachers and principals to consider drugs the most significantproblem they face; ,
Twenty-nine percent of 12- to14-year-olds and 28 pe'rcent of15- to 17-year-olds said drugswere the most important problem,compared to 18 percent of teach-
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That's embarrassing!By CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS'
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
Sometimes parents can be reallyembarrassing, like wearing a tackyoutfit and following you in the mall.But there are bigger ways than thatways that make big chunks ofyour lifepretty miserable.
Years ago I knew a 14-year-old fel~.
low whose dad was a lawyer who ianannoying TV ads. You couldn't avoidseeing his dad. The TV spots weredreadful, and everybody in town madejokes about them.
The kid once told me his fondestwish: ''I'd like to live in some townwhere they'd never heard of my dad."
I've known teens whose parents didworse. I've met teens with both parents in jail. I knew one family wherethe father was aProtestant ministeruntil his drug addiction cost him everything. The entire congregationknew that he had ended up broke andhomeless - and the mother and thekids still kept going to the same church.
I wonder what it's like for the children ofmovie stars and politicians whenMom or Dad is on the coverof the tabloids. Whenever one of those dreadfulnational scandals breaks, I know somewhere there are teen-agers thinking, '1'dlike to live in some town where they'venever heard ofmy dad." But ifyourdadis on the coverofthe National Enquirer,there isn't any such town. '
If your parents embarrass you bywearing black shoes with abrown belt,you just need to gr()w up and g~t overit. But if your parents have made Jjigmistakes and other people kriow aboutit, having a plan really helps.
First, remember the most basic fact:You are not your mom or dad, and youaren't respon,sible for their choices. Of
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worthwhile." Even more important, when she looks at herselfshe can say, ''Whoever I am now,it feels like enough."
She no longer feels that shehas to prove her worth. She is freeto be the person God created herto be. This more accurate innervision may seem like magic!
Doubts about worth andwhether one is good enough arecommon to most of us. Whensomeone begins to value us, thesedoubts diminish. '
Yes, another's friendship and. love can make a difference in
how we see ourselves. However,•the most important seeing comesfrom within. We need to recognize that we are good enougheven when others are not allo~
ing us to look through their eyes.This means working at self
value. Perhaps the term "working" seems strange. Yet, in my experience, valuing oneself issomething that we learn; it is nota given.
Part of the "work" is to putaway the yardstick of comparisons permanently. Each of usmust be an individual, and thismeans discovering our ownunique blend of talents, aspiration&; achievements and dreams.Sure, we set goals for improvingin certain areas, for example,grades or financial earnings.However, the GPA and the bankaccount have nothing to do withself-w.orth.
Each of us carries the imprintof our divine Creator. No matter
, what we do or don't accomplishin life, our worth is innate.
Yes,God does want us to.charlge, grow, to become the bestwe can be. And the teen years arean important time to take on newchallenges. Yet, whether we suc-
. ceed or fail we never will stopbeing made in God's image andlikeness. So our worth is alwaysgreat.
Perhaps the song's messagecan be better expressed byslightly expanding upon its title:We can see more clearly by looking through each other's eyes.
We need both to give and receive the type of vision the songdescribes. We can help each otherto see who we really are and thedivine legacy that we bear.
pop's most famous ~een vocalist,so using her vocal talents i~ a sureway to get a film and soundtracknoticed.
Because of her relationshipthe girl in the song sees manythings more deady. When shelooks through her friend's eyes,"Suddenly I know my life is
I see the heavensEach time that you smile.I hear your heartbeatJust go on for miles.And suddenly I,kn~w
My life is worthwhile..That's what I s~eThrough your eyes.
Refrain:Here in the nightI see the sun.Here in the darkOur two hearts are one.It's out of our hands.We can't stopWhat we have begun.And love justTook me by surprise.
By CHARLIE MARtiN
I look at mysel1And instead I !;ee us.Whoever I am nowIt feels like enough.And I see a girlWho is learning to trust.That's who I seeThrough yO,ur eyes.
(Repeat refrah1) .
And there are some things'We don't knowSometimes a heart'Just needs to go.And there is so muchI'll remember 'Underneath the open skyWith you forever.
(Repeat refrain)
Written by Carole' Bayer Sager/David FosterSung by LeAnn RimesCopyright (c) 1998 by Warner Bros.
Looking Through Your EyesLook at the sky,Tell me what do you see?Just close your eyesAnd describe it to me.The heavens are sparklingWith starlight tonight.That's what I seeThrough your eyes.
CAN YOU see 'throughanother's eyes? According toLeAnn Rimes' hit "LookingThrough Your Eyes," you certainly can.
The song is from thesoundtrack of "Quest forCamelot," an animation filmfrom Warner Brothers, Rimes is
NORJ'H EASTO:S - Members of the Taunton District Couneil of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will celebrate Mass on Sept.14 at 7 p.m. at the ImmaculateConception Church for the intention of the canon::zation ofBlessed Frederic Ozanam and inmemory of deceased members.Its regular monthly meeting willfollow in the parish ha.ll.
WEST HARWICH- TheSt. Francis of Peace Fraternitywill meet Sept. 13 at Holy TrinityChurch. Mass will be'ce:lebratedat 1:30 p.m. and a meeting andrefreshments will follow. Inquirers are welcome. For more information call Kay Fitzgerald at 3940323.
OSTERVILLE - The CapeIslands Chapter of CatholicNurses will hold its 14th annualMass at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at OurLady of the Assumption Church.All Catholic nurses, members andnon·members, are wekome. Refreshments will follow. For moreinformation call Jackil: McGortyat 428-6746.
SOMERSET - An eightweek Bible study coverillg the letters of St. Paul will begin on Sept.23 from 7-9 p.m. at the parish center of St. Thomas More. It willbe led by Pat Pasternak and use aDeSales video program as the basis for its program of prayer andstudy. For more inform.ation callthe St. Thomas More Church Religious Education. Officl~ at 6791236.
ROCHESTER- The Hearts& Hands Group extends an invitation to its Bereavement Programbeginning Oct. 6 from 6:30-8:30p.m. It will be held Oll Tuesdayevenings for six weeks at 707North Ave., Rochester. Parentswho have lost a child will findhelpful ways to cope during theirdifficult time. For mow information or to register call the Heart& Hands office in Mattapoisett at758-1300.
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Since 1991, $650,000 h,is beenraised for the St. Mary's EducationFund, benefiting more than 970 students.
There are 23 elementary, twomiddle and four high schools proVioing 8,564 students with a Catholic education throughout the FallRiver Diocese.
More information is availableabout the St. Mary's EducationFund and the fall dinner fromMichael 1. Donly, diocesan director of development, at P.O. Box1470, Fall River, MA 02722-1470or by telephone at (508) 676-3200.
TAUNTON - The drama"Maximilian: Saint ofAuschwitz"will be performed at CoyleCassidy High School on ,sept. 12at 7:00 p.m.Father Maximilian
. Kolbe came forward and took the'place of a married rom condemned to death at Auschwitzconcentration camp. Suitable forall ages.
NEW BEDFORD - TheHyacinth Circle Daughters ofIsabella meeting scheduled forSept. 15 hasb~en moved toWednesday Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. dueto a conflict with city elections.The meeting will be held in' theHoly Name Parish Hall.
NEW BEDFORD - On thefirst Thursday of each month, themen of St. Joseph gather at.7 p.m.at St. James Church for an eveningof prayer, reflection and support.Mass is celebrated and under thespiritual guidance of Brother JohnSweeney, FPO;men from throughout the Greater New Bedford areashare and grow in faith. New facesalways welcome.
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MANSFIELD -CatholicSocial Services will hold an information session for individual~
and families interested in domestic newborn or international adoption on Oct. 11 from 1:30-4:30p.m. It will be held atSt. Mary'sParish Center, route 106. For registration or more information callthe Fall River office at 674-4681.Refreshments will be served. Allwelcome.
NEW BEDFORD - Courage, a support group for homosexual Catholic men and womenwho are striving to live chastelives will meet at Holy Name Rectory, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. For moreinformation call Msgr. ThomasHarrington at 992-3184.
The next meeting of Calix willbe held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 atthe Holy Name Parish Center.Calix enlists Catholics who aregratefully celebrating recoveryfrom alcoholism, drug addictionand other dependencies. Itsupplements the spirituality of the12-step programs of AA, NA andAlanon with specific Catholic elements including Mass and thesacraments. New friends are always welcome.
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FALL RIVER St.Vincent's Home at 2425 HighlandAvenue will hold its Eighth Annual Children's Festival on Sept.12 from noon to 3 p.m. It willinclude a wa1k-a-thon, a road raceand family entertainment. Allwelcome.
FALL RIVER - A healingMass to celebrate the first anniversary of the parish prayer meeting will be held at Holy NameChurch, 709 Hanover Street, Sept.22. It will begin with a 7 p.m..rosary. Mass will be held at 7:30p.m. and Benediction and a healing service will follow..For moreinformation call 679-6732.
ates' are asked to bring in twodozen pastries. All women welcome.
FALL RIVER - The nextmeeting of the Friends and Family AIDS Support Group will befrom 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sept.15 in room 128 of Saint Anne'sHospital. Call the Office ofAIDSMinistry at 674-5741 ext. 2295fOf more information.
A meeting of Reflections, asupport group offering encouragement and support for womendiagnosed with breast cancer willmeet on Sept. 15 from 4-5:30 p.m.For more information call LisaYanku at 674-5741 ext. 2270.
HYANNIS - St. Clare's, aresidential program fot womenwho have lived a Residents Encounter Christ (REC) weekend atthe Barnstable House of Correction, is in need of volunteers forthree hours a week/month. Helpthese ladies with their recovery andattend' an information night atCatholic Social Services Sept. 17at7 p.m. For more informationcall Christina Largay at 362-5917or Patricia Donahue at 775-8708.
Providence as principal celebrantand homilist. A candlelight procession will take place at 8 p.m.All welcome.
The Solemnity of the Feast ofOur Lady ofLa Salette will be celebrated at the shrine on Sept. 20with a 2 p.m. Mass. This will bethe only service ofthe day.
The La Salette Prayer Community is hosting a "Born of theSpirit" seminar on five consecutive Monday evenings, Sept. 21 .to Oct. 19,from7:15-9p.m. Itisfor anyone wanting to strengthentheir relationship with the Lord.Meetings will be in the Shrine'Theater. For registration callEleanor Lagace at 822-6219 orLucille Metivier at 222-2123.
CENTERVILLE - Rainbows, a support group for children who have suffered a loss intheir family, is in need of volunteers to organize its program andworkshops. For more informationcall Linda Harding at 375-6455.
FALL RIVER St.Michael's Parish wiIl hold a special Mass on Sept. 19 in honor ofCardinal Humberto Medeiros.The 5:30 p.m. Mass will be cel-.ebrated by Cardinal Bernard Lawof Boston. No 4 p.m. Mass willbe offered that day. All welcome.
FALL RIVER - The FallRiverDiocesan Council ofCatholic Women District I will hold itsnext meeting on at 7:30 p.m. Sept.17 at St. William's Parish. Affili-
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ATTLEBORO - The .Officeof AIDS Ministry invites you toattend "Embracing the Mystery,"a paraliturgy of healing and remembrance for persons livingwith or affected by HIV disease'and AIDS. It will beheld at2 p.m.Sept. 13 at Holy Ghost Parish.For more information callMichelle at the Office of AIDSMinistry 674-5600 ext. 2295.
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ATTLEBORO - The 152ndanniversary of the apparition ofthe Blessed Virgin at La Salette,France, will be celebrated at theLa Salette Shrine on Sept. 18-19.A 6:30 Mass will be celebratedon Sept. 18 in the Garden ofWorship with Bishop Thomas Dupreof Springfield, Mass'. A prayerservice will be held at 3 p.m. onSept. 19 in the Garden of the Apparition. A multicultural Masswill be celebrated at 4:30 p.m.with Bishop Robert Mulvee of