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The Gulf War Two points of view Bishop Kenny

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JUNEAU, Alaska (CNS) - BiBOSTON (CNS) - Persian Gulf shop Michael H. Kenny of Juneau events since .Ian. 17 "corroborate has denounced the U.S.-led Per- the judgment" of President Bush sian Gulf war as "immoral" and a to go to war against Iraq, Cardinal "crime against humanity."

Bernard F. Law of Boston said "I see our going into battle as an Jan. 25. offense against God and a crime "While some of us had hoped against humanity. This war is im- that more time would have been moral," he wrote in a Jan. 22 edi- given to allow [Iraqi President] torial in his diocesan newspaper, Saddam Hussein to come to a Inside Passage. change of heart, his subsequent "I fear it will also prove to be actions would indicate that that militarily and politically disas- was a vain hope, and that a further trous," he added. "Inside I rage delay in the use offorce could have against the stupidity, the blind- played to his advantage," the ness, the arrogance, the dishonesty cardinal said. of the course our nation has taken.

His comments, appearing in his "The thought of the dying and weekly column in The Pilot, Boston devastation that have already hap- archdiocesan newspaper, formed pened and are yet to be breaks my one of the strongest defenses of the heart. I condemn this war with all Gulfwar by a U.S. Catholic bishop my being,".?e wrote. since the fighting began.

Up to the final days before the Since the war began several U.S. Catholic bishops have said they war many U.S. bishops, including consi.dered the war morally unjus- their national policy spokesmen, tified and many have expressed sharply questioned whether war moral reservations about it, but could be morally justified as a last none had matched the vehemence resort,.arguing that the internationof Bishop Kenny's condemnation. al economic sanctions and political Bishop Kenny noted that before pressures had not yet been given the war he repeatedly objected to a enough time to work.

After the war began most U.S. U.S.-led military offensive against bishops who commented on the Iraq.

"As long as the fighting con- decision to go to war treated it tinues, I will undoubtedly return with cautious reserve, and some to the subject again and again," he expressed open disagreement.

Looking back at the decision to said. ~'It is too important to ignore."

Bishop Kenny pleaded for civil- go to war, Cardinal Law said: "'Given the responsibility that falls ity in the debate over the war.

"Among us there are many who to the chief executive of a vibrant sincerely believe that resort to mil- demo.cracy like our own, President itary action is necessary and justi- Bush made the decision on .I an. 16 fied," he wrote. "Many others think to use military force so that the the opposite. Both sides are going goals of the United Nations might to support their position adam- be fulfilled," he added. "Subsequent actions on the part of the Iraqi antly, passionately.

"But it is essential to our well- leader corroborate the judgment being and integrity as a people that of the president."

Saddam's actions since the outwe not make enemies of one another. It is war and all the causes that break of war, he said, have included lead to violence that we must abhor "the apparent abuse of allied PO Ws and attack. We need to speak our in violation of the Geneva Conminds and our hearts openly, but ventions ... the inflammatory incitlet us do so without vilifying those ing of worldwide terrorism ... [and] the targeting of civilian populawho honestly disagree." tions in Tel Aviv, Riyadh. and He asked those who oppose the Dhahran." war to "give the men and women Ir,aq's attack on civilian populawho are fighting the personal retions "in and of itself would be spect and support they deserve." morally reprehensible" but its "We must never repeat the hisattack on Israel, which is not part tory of Vietnam when those who of the allied military coalition, "is suffered unspeakable agony in even more reprehensible," CardiSoutheast Asia returned to face nal Law said. hostility or apathy at home:' he "One is forced to conclude," he said. said, "that the allies were faced He asked those who support the with a regrettable dilemma: either war to let its opponents speak and to let this man continue to wreak act "without fear of recrimination." his havoc unchecked or to defend "If it is patriotic to support the the cause of justice with arms. use of military force, so also is it "Even as we echo. the prayer of patriotic to question that force," Pope Paul VI, 'No more war, war he said. " 'My country, right or never again: with heavy hearts we Turn to Page 10

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by Marcie Hickey Access to adequate health care is a basic human right, Father.l.

Bryan Hehir and Dr. Robert .I. Barnet told participants in the second annual symposium on ethics in medicine cosponsored by St. Anne's Hospital. Fall River. and

the Pope .Iohn XXIII MedicalMoral Research and Education Center, Braintree.

The program. "And .Iustice For AIL" focused on allocation of scarce medical resources in the context of Catholic social teaching.

Father Hehir. Kennedy professor of Christian ethics at Georgetown University. and Dr. Barnet. newly-elected president of the National Federation of Catholic Physicians' Guilds. addressed pastoral care workers. clergy. physicians. nurses and other health professionals during the daylong program .Ian. I~ at White's of Westport.

Participants were welcomed by Sister Dorothy Ruggiero, OP, chairman of the board ofSt. Anne's Hospital; Father Russeli Smith. director of education at the Pope .I ohn XXIII Center; and Father Mark Hession, representing St. Anne's ethics committee.

Social and Medical Ethics Hickey pholo

FATHER J, BYRAN HEHIR·

The IOO-year iradition of Catholic social teaching hOlds that "the goods of the earth arc destined for

the community of the human family ._- and health care is one ·of those goods." said Father Hehir, speaking on the relationship of Catholic social teaching to medical ethics.

Social and medical ethics are overlapping elements in a "coherent Catholic vision of life" which combines "the word of God as revealed to us; and human intelligence reflecting on God's will [and on) human nature." said the priest.

The Old Testament Book of Genesis contains the "foundation idea" of Catholic social teaching, the dignity of the human person, he explained. saying that Genesis speaks of stewardship: "God hands over the universe to his creatures. giving humanity stewardship over life. the goods of the earth. ho,"" those collective goods are used. for what purpose and by what methods of diqrihution."

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Wartime Baghdad described ROM E (eNS) A Vatican Radio reporter who witnessed the early days of the U.S.-led bombings ncar Baghdad. Iraq. said he saw no civilian deaths bUL.that the raids had virtually destroyed civilian activities.

Iraqis did not believe that war would erupt and had not even stored extra food, said Manfred Ferrari, a 46-year-old Swiss freelance journalist.

The raids left Baghdad without electricity and water and large numbers of people began fleeing the city. he said in a .Ian. 27 telephone interview from his home in Basel. Switzerland.

Ferrari left Iraq Jan. 21 and hand carried to the Vatican a letter from Iraqi President Saddam Hussein for Pope John Paul II. He was given the letter by Archbishop Marian ales, Vatican ambassador to Iraq, who had been able to get only a verbal summary of it to the Vatican via the Soviet Embassy to Iraq.

Ferrari has reported for the German section of Vatica·n Radio since 1986 and arrived in Baghdad about a week before the War began.

Water and electricity went off shortly after the bombing started on the morning of Jan. 17, he said.

Ferrari said that without electricity, he doubted that water would be easily restored to the city, since electricity is needed to pump it into Baghdad.

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hom'e had water immediately after the first attacks. but this was quickly running out. he said.

"Archbishop ales told a nun that 'Now, water is as precious as the blood in your body.' She was watering flowers," said Ferrari.

Many Iraqis did not support Saddam's "holy war" and had "no hate against Americans," he said, Bdiefthat war would be averted was so strong that "nobody stocked food." he added.

"Restaurants began selling their uncooked food on the street. When you saw a long line, you knew it wasn't to buy newspapers," he added.

Ferrari estimated that less that 20 percent of the inhabitants remained in Baghdad_ after the bombing started.

Although he saw no deaths, he saw wounded civilians. The journalist also expressed fears that the long-term effect of the war would be disastrous for Iraqi civilians.

Ferrari said he delivered an English and Arabic text of Saddam's letter to the pope. . The letter contained criticism of President Bush, gave Saddam's reasons for going to war and thanked the pope for his: peace initiatives, said Ferrari.

The Vatican has not released the text of the letter,. and Ferrari said he had no copies of it.

The letter could not be directly transmitted by Archbishop ales to the Vatican because normal com-

munications facilities were destroyed, he said.

The Soviet Embassy radioed a summary to Moscow, which forwarded it to Rome, he said.

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Catholic-Anglican team issues document

Don't tell God what to do, liturgist says WASHINGTON(CNS)·- During the Vietnam War, emotions and opinions about the war spilled over into Mass at some churches.

The same has begun to happen since fighting broke out in the Persian Gufr. but the associate director of the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for the Liturgy, Msgr.

Alan Detscher. advises people to pray for peace "without trying to specify how God's going to do it."

"Both Muslim and Christian are saying 'what we're doing is right and just,''' he said.

The point where divisions most often surface at Mass is during the general intercessions after the Creed -- especially in parishes where worshipers state their own intentions.

Most parishes do not open up the intercessions to parishioners on Sundays, 'only on weekdays when attendance is smaller, Msgr.

Detscher said.

People have to be "fairly responsible with the general intercessions." he added. "The very title means they're very broad. It's not just the concerns of a particular community, it's the whole church."

The Sacrame~tary. the priest's book of prayers at Mass, lists four categories of general intercessions: the needs of the church; for public authorities and the salvation of the world; for those oppressed by any means; and for the local community.

"Peace would be prayed for as the second" category, Msgr. Detscher said. "When there is a particular need one of those categories should always be expanded."

But "people sometimes forget that [the intercessions are] not a homily," he said. "It's not a time for polemics."

Music chosen for worship can make dlilVisive statements too, as when patriotic songs are chosen as recessionals. said the liturgist.

"We tend to make our answers very simplistic: right is all on one side. wrong is all on one side." he said. "I n religion, you have to be careful what you put in God's mouth."

When critical events such as war surface, some bishops distribute prayers that address the event without going into the specifics behind them, Msgr. Detschersaid.

The Sacramentary includes a Mass in time of war, and a Mass for the president. "I've adapted it for both presidents, United States and Iraq," Msgr. Detscher ~aid.

. ··Medieval scholar may be canonized . EDINBURGH, Scotlarid(CNS) -.,. A medieval scholar, author and theologian virtually unknown in' his own country could be the next Scot to be declared a Catholic" saint.

He is John Duns Scotus, a Franciscan regarded by some Scottish church authorities as a potential saint second in prominence only to St. Benedict, founder of the Benedictine order and seen by his promoters 'as a symbol for European cooperation.

THE MATTHIADIS FAMILY

Ecumenical welcome for exiled Kuwaitis RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS) - Their past stolen and their present unsure, a Christian couple who fled Kuwait have expressed hope for the future of their three children and gratitude to the North Carolina Orthodox and Catholic churches that helped them.

"We are very grateful for all the help we have been given by so many people," Ibtissam Matthiadis told the North Carolina Catholic, Raleigh diocesan newspaper. lbtissam, whose name means "smile" in Arabic, arrived in Raleigh Sept. 20 with her husband, Stavros, and their children Maria, Josephine and Constantine. They left a house, a car and most of their possessions in Kuwait.

"Even the money I brought with us is worth nothing," said Stavros, who was born in Syria of Greek parents but had lived in Kuwait for 15 years. "I cannot change it here; it has no value."

The Matthiadis family came to the attention of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Raleigh through a parishioner who was assisting refugees arriving by air.

"She recognized the Greek name,

World meeting set for charismatics LONDON (CNS) - Over 4,000 Christian charismatics, ecumenists and Vatican notables will meet July 8 to 14 in Brighton, England, for an international conference on the theme "That the World May Believe~'

Catholic speakers scheduied include Cardinal George Basil Hume of Westminister, England; Cardinal Francis Arinze, head of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue; Bishop Cormac Murphy-O'Connor of Arundel and Brighton, England, Catholic cochairman of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission; Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa,~ope John PaUl, II's personal Lent and Advent preacher; and Kevin Ranaghan, a pioneer Qf the U.S. Catholic charismatic movement. . ( Anglicanism's new spiritual head, Archbishop George Carey of Canterbury, is listed to lead a Bible study on one of the conference days.

The conference will be divided into Pentecostal and non-denominational, Roman Catholic and Anglican and Protestant sections, which will meet separately in morning sessions and join for afternoon and evening sessions.

Some 300 theologians have been invited to attend a parallel confe- . renee.

and found out they were Christians," said Father Regis John Alexoudis, pastor of Holy Trinity.

On a tiP trom Lutheran Family Services. Father Alexoudis contacted Franciscan Father David McBriar, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi parish, about a parish house that had been furnished by the St. Francis social concerns committee "for use in a way that would be beneficial to other people," said the pastor.

The Matthiadis family has been living in the house, adjacent to St. Francis church, since October.

Members of both churches helped Stavros find ajob as a checker at a local supermarket and get a driving permit and have provided a car for the family's use.

It is uncertain, however, whether the family wiIl be permitted to remain in the United States. Stavros, a Kuwaiti construction company representative before the Iraqi invasion, is a Greek citizen. But there is "nothing for him in Greece, except his citizenship," said Father Alexoudis. "The humane thing would be to let him stay in the U.S., since he really doesn't have a homeland."

Maria, the Matthiadis' oldest child, has started kindergarten and is making new friends. Stavros recently obtained a temporary work permit and is looking for a better job as a welder. Ibtissam, fluent in Arabic and French and a former journalist, is trying to improve her English so she too can work.

"We can't look oack," she told the North Carolina Catholic.

OBITUARY Sister Bernier The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday for Sister Marie Bernier, OP, 99, a Domini'can ofSt. Catherine of Siena, who died Jan. 27. ' A religious for 72 years, she was a native of Cap St. Ignace, Quebec, and the daughter ofthe late Achille and Josephine Bernier.

In her years of active ministry, she had served at St. Francis Xavier parish, Acushnet, in the FaII River diocese, and in houses of her community in C6hoes, Peru a~d Plattsburgh, N. y, In Fall River;. she worked in food service, housekeeping and as an assistant infirmarian at the Dominican convent and was also a sacristan at St. Anne's Church.

Sister Bernier is survived by several nieces and nephews.

LONDON (CNS) - An international Catholic-Anglican dialogue team has released a document that outlines a common understanding of the church and how it operates.

The document, made pUblic Jan. 24, is somewhat different from agreed statements on .the Eucharist, jurisfication, authority, and ministry and ordination, said Bishop Mark SanteI' of Birmingham International Commission.

"All our' previous documents addressed themselves to specific and obvious doctrinal questions from the controversies of the past," he said. "With this document, we tried to get behind the particular and obvious issues to the underlying question 'of the way in which we understand the church."

The document said Catholics and;.Anglicans were able to recognize "a true affinity" in each other's churches, but should not ignore the effects of centuries of separation.

"Grave obstacles from the past and of recent origin must not lead us into thinking that there is no further room for growth toward fulIer communion," the document said.

Catholics and Anglicans should

continue examining their differences, it said, listing among obstacles to unity the ordination of women and the question of authority in the church.

"Paradoxically, the closer we draw together, the more acutely we feel those differences .which remain," the document added.

"This document shoufd be seen as part of the long p,rocess of the growing together of Anglicans and Roman Catholics," noted Bishop Cormac Murphy-O'Connor of Arundel and Brighton, England, Catholic co-chairman of ARCIC

II. In his weekly general audience Jan. 23, Pope John Paul II said that there are "hopeful signs" that the. ChristiaJl"! churches are growing closer_ on their views through theological dialogue.

Formal dialogue between Anglicans and Catholics began in January 1967 with a meeting of the Joint Prepar.atory Commission. Its report led to the establishment of the First Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission, which first met in January 1970. ARCIC published its first agreed statement - on the Eucharist - in 1971. Its final report was published in 1982.

ARCIC II began meeting in 1983.

Parishes to get social teachings kit WASHINGTON (CNS) - To urn Novarurn," on the condition of promote grassroots attention to labor, was issued May 15, 1891. It 100 years of Catholic social teach- is considered the beginning of moding, the U.S. Catholic Conference ern Catholic social teaching.

Centenary observances will last Department of Social Development and World Peace has developed a throughout 1991, but will focus on kit of liturgy, planning and educa- the period from May 9 to 19, tion materials for use in parishes in' which coincides with the encyclical's anniversary. Plans include 1991.

The materials were to be sent to national programs and meetings, the nation's 18,000 parishes by but parish level social justice eduearly February. cation is the primary focus.

Archbishop John R. Roach of Last November the bishops apSt. Paul-Minneapolis and Bishop proved a statement on social jusJames W. Malone of Youngstown, tice, copies of which are included Ohio, who head the Social Devel- in the parish kits. It emphasizes opment department, describe the major themes of Catholic social materials as "parish-friendly." teaching and urges Catholics to They are designed to help par- make them part of their lives. ishes integrate centenary obserAlso in'cluded in the kit are vances into their agendas, the homily, liturgy and parish planbishops said. ning materials, as well as clip art Pope Leo XII encyclical" Rer- and statement of church social teachings.

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Concerns same forl:iberal, conservative wonlen . WASHINGTON (CNS) - The chairman of the U.S. bishops' committee writing a pastoral letter on women says that many women in parish altar societies have the same concerns about church teaching on women's ordination and . birth control as do feminists.

The chairman, Bishop Joseph L. Imesch of Joliet, III. said he based his assessment on reports from other bishops after a series of hearings held nationwide in preparation for writing the proposed pastoral letter., . , "We did not have ah~ariilg at which these issues oflbirth control

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and women's ordination] were not raised," Bishop Imesch said, noting that "significant numbers" of women who were "pillars .of the church" had participated in the hearings. .

"Bishops told me," said Bishop Imesch, "I'm out in the middle of a a farm community, and the concerns I'm hearing are the same as if I were in the middle of New york....

He added that there was "a good deal of uncomfortability" among the' bishops about issuing a paper exclusively-dedicated to women's concerns given the e'ntirely male ma~eup of the bishops' confer.k. ence.

Annu.m·ent, procedures I.e,cture t.opic at Bristol CO~lpunity College .

The'Catholic Campus Ministry office at 'Bristol Community CoIlege, Fall· River, wiIl sponsor its fifth annual' lecture on church annulment procedures at 7 p.m.

Feb. 26 in the staff lounge of the college Commonwealth Center.

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To be given by Rt;v. Jay Maddock, director of the marriage court ofthe FaIl River diocese, the lecture wiIl offer examples and explain the "what, why and how" of church annulments. Open to the public at no charge, the program wiIl include a question period.

Only God can make a tree but parishioners help

New directors,. certifications at nursing facilities The Diocesan Office of Health Facilities has announced appointment of new directors of staff development and social services at the Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River; and gerontology certification of five registered nurses, four at Marian Manor. Taunton. and one at Our Lady's Haven. Fairhaven.

New Directors Anne Marie Kelly, RN, BSN, has been named director of staff development at Catholic Memorial Home. Formerly continuing care coordinator at S1. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, she will supervise staff orientation and inservice education and training programs in her new position.

A graduate of S1. Anne's School of Nursing and Southeastern Massachusetts University, she is active in nurses' organizations on the local and national level and is a member of Holy Name parish, Fall River.

John Rogers, LSW, a Catholic Memorial Home social worker since 1984, will now direct the home's social service programs.

Also a graduate of SMU, he is a member of S1. Anne's parish, Fall River, and has special expertise in working with families and the mentally retarded.

F ATHER DUTIL

Former LaSalette superior general dies at age 94

Re\路 . .I. Alphonse Dutil. MS. 94. died .Ian. 25 in Montreal. He was the last sUr\'iving founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Province of the Missioners llf LaSalette. which has its prmincial headquarters in Attleboro.

Born in St. .Iohnsburv. Vt.. in 11\96. he was one t)f t he fi,:st United States members of the l.aSalette community. After his first profession of \'OWS in 1920 he st udied in Tournai. Belgium. where he earned doctorates in philosophy and theology.

He was ordained in 1927 and thereafter became a founder of l.aSalette Seminary. Enfield. N. H..

Certificate Holders where he ser\'ed m'er t he years as Newly certified in gerontology teacher. preacher. summer camp by the American Nurses' Associadirector. treasurer and superior. tion are Nancy DeSouza of Our He was the founder of Celie Qui Lady's Haven, Fairhaven; and Pleure: a French-language magKathleen Flynn, Kathleen L. Leazine.

Brun, Carol Cordeiro and Cynthia In'1953 he founded the parish of Pelczarski of Marian Manor, TaunOur I.ady of l.aSalette in Montton. real and in 1951\ was elected the Certification recognizes profesninth superior .general of the sional achievement in understandl.aSalette, Missionaries. In that ing and applying the theory and capacity. he was among the counpractice of gerontological nursing. cil fathers at the Second Vatican In addition to meriting certificaCouncil. tion, Mrs. LeBrun, director of In 1964. following his term of nursing services at Marian Manor, office. Father Dutil was assigned was recently named to the 1990to Canada where in 1967 he became 1991 edition of "Who's Who in pastor of a store-front parish American Nursing." among the poor in Ciatineau. Que. Upon his retirement in 1979. he returned to Montreal. remaining there until his death.

A special collection in support .

The Mass of Christian Burial of the long-stifled churches of was offered for him both at LaEastern Europe and the Soviet Salette parish in Montreal and at Union will be taken up on Ash Mary Keane Memorial Chapel, Wednesday in diocesan parishes.

Upper Shaker Village, NH. InAuthorized by the U.S. bishops terme,nt will take place in the spring. last November. the collection will Father Dutil is survived by coube taken annually for three years. sins. nephews and nieces.

Special collection

SUNNY HILLS, Fla. (CNS)Parishioners at St. Theresa parish in Sunny Hills have invested in their future by planting their own lumberyard next to their church.

Or it could be a forest, depending on what the pastor decides 50 years from now, said Father Francis Szczykutowicz, pastor.

About a year ago, parishioners planted 2,000 pine seedlings on parish property just weSt of their church.

"The land is empty. You have to do something," said the pastor.

"Y Oll invest today" and future parishioners will benefit.

Father Szczykutowicz foresees the harvesting of 2,000 trees in 20

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to 50 years, at 100 percent profit since the trees were donated to the parish.

A representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in Atlanta said pines are suitable for harvest for pulp in 20 years.路 Forester Charles Reeves, who coordinates planting in the area, said the trees are sand pines and should be 5 to 6 inches in diameter and about 40 feet tall in 15 years. At that size, they are only good for pulp, he said.

About 80 cords of wood could be harvested from those 2,000 trees when they grow to about 40 feet tall, according to Bernie Shoemoe, wood yard superintendent for Cham-

World Marriage Day observance The Diocesan Office of Familv Ministry has announced Sunday, Feb. 10, as the date for observan~e of World Marriage Day, Obsen'ed annually across the nation. the day honors married couplcs and seek's to e1cvate public awareness of the sanctity of matrimony.

Among parishes planning celebrations of the day arc Sacred Heart. North Attleboro. and St. John Neumann, East Freetown. I Longest Marrieds In connection with t he marriage observance, Worldwide Marriage Encounter. I nc:, sponsored a nationwide search for the U.S. couple married the longest number of years. Winners by three months and 10 days were Ernest andMaud Scott of Gilroy, Calif.. lIlalll'-UJUIlC 16, 1909. They were closely trailed by Robert and Bertha Gray of Portland. Tenn .. married Sept. 26. 1909, and t he contest was declared a tie.

To be nominated, couples had to be married 60 years or over.

More than 1100 entries were received from 46 states. with 50

couples nominated married over 75 years.

World Marriage Day began in Baton Rouge. La., in 19l\1. when couples who had made the Marriage Encounter retreat asked their mayor. bishop and governor to proclaim Valentine's Day as We Believe in Marriage Day. From a local observance. the celebration rapidly spread to other faiths. most states and many foreign cou ntries.

pion International, a pulp mill in Cantonment, Fla. He_said that at today's prices they wouid be worth about $25 a cord, or $2,000.

Father Szczykutowicz said he wants to do the same planting program at Calvary Cemetery, also in Sunny Hills. Much of the cemetery's property will not be used for years, he said. I n the meantime, pipe trees could be grown on it.

Growing a cash crop at a cemetery is not new in the diocese. John Havrikak, caretaker of St. Elizabeth's Cemetery in Medart, Fla., is growing turnips there. Last year he grew corn.

St. Theresa parish has also planted 200 blueberry plants on the southern border of its property and parishioners have used the berries 'for pies, said Father Szczykutowicz. He said he also hopes to plant some pecan trees and sell that crop.

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themoorin~ Once more, liberty vs. license This much must be said for Saddam Hussein: he has a secret / , weapon that he has used with a success probably beyond his -.'~ wildest dreams. ,. " The weapon is the American media. Like children playing ~ Nintendo, the major broadcasting systems, CNN above all, have played into the hands of Iraq, becoming indeed Hussein's chief propaganda tool.

It would matter little if all Iraq's media outlets were destroyed, our own national TV has done more to spread fear among American citizens than Hussein himself could ever do.

Instant satellite communication has provided our media with opportunities previously nonexistent and they have used them poorly. When the bandit of Baghdad wants to know if his missiles have struck targets in Tel Aviv or Riyadh, all he need do is turn on CNN in his impregnable bunker. Similarly, if - President Bush wants to see what's going on in Baghdad, it seems as if he's better off watching CN N than being briefed by the Pentagon.

Should we wish to rate the television networks, it would be on a scale of quantity rather than quality. There is no doubt that CNN is the winner by that measure; but while.it attempts to be first with the news, there is also the growing conviction eNS photo that it is being used. Why else does Hussein want its reporters YOUNG PARTICIPANTS IN A MINNESOTA PRO-LIFE WALK BRAVE A MINUS -33 WIND CHILL to remain in Iraq while he evicts all other representatives of the AND USE BART SIMPSON TO GET THEIR CREATIVELY-SPELLED MESSAGE ACROSS: . "SOME BABIES DON'T TURN OUT THE BEST... BUT THER WORTH IT!" foreign media?

There is little doubt that there is much competition among "Out of the mouths of children...thou hast perfected praise." Ps. 8:3 the media, not to mention outright envy; but in the attempt at one-up manship, news judgment often goes by the -board. ,Admittedly, the networks have an eye on the ratings; which.ever one gets the largest viewing audience makes 路the most money.

Debate also rages over how to funding should be done. Some say WAS H INGTON (CNS) But being first does not always mean being best; in fact, "Choice," long a rallying cry for fund proposals advocating paren- families who enroll their children there are many in the television business who feel that in the abortion rights advocates, has also tal choice. in private schools should get tax rush for relevancy ethical lines have been crossed. Certainly become an emotional buzzword President Bush and his former t>reaks. the lack of discernment and prudence, in two words, the lack of for educators nationwide, especially education secretary, Lauro CavaPaul Adams, principal of Provi~ Catholics. zos, believe the federal government dence-St. Mel School in inner-city responsible journalism, has been egregious.

The concept that parents should It seems that stories are developed mainly with an eye decide which school their children can encourage the choice program Chicago, said tuition tax breaks but funding, through tuition tax would only benefit wealthy families. towards high ratings. awards and, above all, advertising will attend is based on the theory credits or vouchers that parents "Most of the constituents I serve revenues. Certainly few doubt that CNN's expenses are astro- that it will promote competition can redeem at the school of their don't make enough money to pa}!. choice, must come from state or taxes," said Adams. "It won't do nomical, but just because it seems to have a camera everywhere and improve bad schools.

But some, like. Bush administralocal governments. does not mean that it is doing an effective job of honest them a lot of good." tion officials and public school "At the present time, I do not reporting. ' Other Catholic educators have educators, think "choice" should see the federal government movDoubtless, uncounted reporters and television crews put . be limited to public schools. ing in the direction of providing called for vouchers, a system that their lives on the line for the sake of truth in reporting; but their Catholic and private school edu- vouchers or direct support for any Sister Marcella Parrish, assistant effo(ts should not be the fodder of rating wars or commercial cators think religious and private of these programs," Cavazos said superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore., said schools should be included.

Dec. 4. "The president has made gain. may not work.

Minnesota, Arkansas, Iowa, very, very clear that we路 ~ill not Freedom of the press must be safeguarded not only from "Some irresponsible parents Nebraska and Ohio were among . move in that direction." those who encourage unjust censorship but also from those the first states to enact laws allowwould take their children out of Cavazos' comments came at a who would manipulate the news for their own financial gain. ing parents to choose schools across news conference at which he the school and keep the money," Of its nature, responsibl~ journalism respects the need for district lines. Since last fall, Wis- announced the opening of a Cen- because they would claim to have accountability. The troops In the Middle East are under cruel consin, Washington, Vermont, ter for Choice in Education in the a home school, she said.

Many see the need for a drastic Vtah, Idaho, Colorado and KenDepartment of Education, which stress from the war itself. They do not need their own national tucky change in t.he V.S. education have passed legislation perwill serve as a resource for school media to sap their morale and spirit through irresponsible mitting greater parental choice. system. districts wishing to implement the reporting aimed chiefly at satisfying the appetite for sensation- None, however, have allowed choice concept.

John E. Chubb, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a funding for religious schools. alism and profits.

Although Catholic and other Washington-based think tank, said In Ohio, state Rep. Michael Our media should spend less time seeking the lurid and more private school educators expressed U.S. public school students today Fox has introduced a bill that concern that government funding time reporting facts. In the hell that is war, we do not need are scoring 75 points lower on would give poor families vouchers television news that seeks exhaustive coverage even at the risk to send their children to the school might take away some of their SAT exams than students did in schools' independence, many said of becoming a propaganda tool.

1965 - despite such reforms as of their choice, including private they believe the competition among Once more, it is the age-old battle between liberty and and religious schools. If the legis- schools would reduce the cost of higher salaries for teachers, tougher academic requirements, smaller lation is approved, a state-funded license.

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pilot project could begin in the fall.

Keith Geiger, president of the National Education Association, is among critics of the choice proposals. .

"Market-driven school choice would create an inequitable, elitist educational system," he' said. "It would create winners and losers as some students attend 'choice' schools and others are left behind."

Views vary on whether choice .should be imposed by the government or will - as Geiger has asserted - occur naturally after "school staff, parents and communities are given the responsibil- ity, authority and resources to transform their schools."

"Public schools cost more to operate than Catholic schools because of the huge bureaucracy that supports them at the state and district level," said Sister Catherine T. McNamee, president of the National Catholic Educational Association and a Sister 'of St. Joseph of Carondelet. "Eventually, it would be a lot cheaper to give vouchers or tuition tax credits."

The nation spent an average of $2,435 per pupil for instruction two years ago. Catholic schools spent an average $1,476 per elementary school student in the 1988-1989 school year.

Even among Catholic educators there are disputes about how the

classes and increased money for schools.

In their book., "Politics, Markets and America'~: Schools," Chubb and Terry M. Moe, a political scientist at Stanford V niversity in California, called for creating a new education system based on parental choice, competition among schools and a reduction of bureaucratic influence.

"The knowledge and skills of students today are simply appalling," Chubb said in a speech to U.S. bishops on the eve of the opening of thf:ir general meeting Washington in November. "These problems are not going to be resolve<t.until we do something radically different."

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baby to sleep Dear Dr. Kenny: How do you get a baby to sleep through the night? My husband and I have tried everything, and now we're at our wits' end. .

By Dr. JAMES & Our 6-month-old seems to wake MARY KENNY up every two or three hours, no matter what we do. We'Ye fed him, third, to be held and loved and burped him, diapered him, rediatouched. pered him, refed him, sung to him Walk your baby. Sing lullabies. and even, I'm ashamed to say, If you are tired, lie down in or next spanked him. to your son's bed and hold or touch him. Let him fall asleep 'in We need our sleep and can't afford to be running to his room you arms. every hour or so. What's wrong Let your son sleep with you. with him? Is there some medicaThat is so much more convenient. tion we can safely give him to put Then you don't have to get up him to sleep? Please help. - New every !ime your son cries.

Jersey The "family bed" is an old tradition. Human beings have been Don't medicate him. Nothing is wrong with your son. Individual sleeping together for centuries, not babies have different sleep rhythms. just husband and. wife, but eveSome babies are naturally restless. ryone, even ,guests.' Before central Others are more placid. Very few heating, that was the only way to are genetically programmed to sleep stay warm. for eight hours at one time.

Keep a foam rubber mattress In the United States; when peo:' under your bed. Pull it out to settle pIe talk about a "good" baby, they , yo.ur son on after he falls aslee.p.

You or your husband may want to usually mean a baby who sleeps throu~h the night. What they really slip down onto the mattress for mean by "good" is that it is good some sleep if your son becomes and convenient for the parents. restless. You are never far from They ate requiring that baby adjust YOl-lr son this way, always close himself to adult life rhythms right enough to sing and touch. away.

Accommodate to the baby's sleep Infancy is the only' time when rhythms as well as you are able. wants and needs are synonymous.

The time will come in a very few What a baby wants is what .it months when he must make major needs. Themajor task 9f infaricy is adJ.ustments to adult styles. But to lea~n trust, which comes from for now; babies are to hold. living in an' environment where Reader questions on family liv~ one's needs are regularly and ing or child care to be answered in unconditionally met. print are invited by The Kennys; , 219 W. Harrison St.; Rensselaer, When a baby cries, baby is communicating that something is Ind:. 47978. wrong. Parents should understand an infant's crying as a message and try to remed~' the plight. You cannot spoil an infant. Parents can start to discipline soon enough, in the second year of life.

The most likely reasons that your son i~ crying are to be fed, to be changed or to be held. If you o great God in Whom have taken care of the first two needs, you can assume it is the all perfections are infinite,

Spiritual Connections, a Greater Fall River organization that facilitates relationships between the developmentally disabled and the religious community, will hold a breakfast presentation on "I nelusive Community: Building Relationships through Spiritual Connections" from 8:45 to II a.m.

Feb. 5 at First Baptist Church, 288 N. Main St., Fall River.

Jack Yates, a visiting lecturer at Harvard Divinity School w.ho works in staff training and community education for the

Fri., Feb'. I, 1991

Members are available to explain the program at churches and synagogues. Further information may be obtained from the Day· Spring Ministry of the Fall River Council of Churches, tel. 675-5780; from the Department of Mental Retardation, tel. 678-2901, ext.

288; or from Mrs. Maggie Hyland at SS. Peter & Paul Church, tel.

676-8463.

Massa,chusetts Department of Mental Retardation, will speak.

Area clergy, laity and associates of Spiritual Connections are invited to the session, which will include a question period. The organization seeks companions who will transport and accompany developmentally disabled adults to church services and social functions.

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The Anchor Friday, Feb. I, 1991

By

DOLORES CURRAN

When I volunteer occasionally at the Catholic Worker Soup Kitchen, I meet confirmands, 15 or 16-years-old fulfilling 20 hours of service to others as part of their confirmation requirement. I like working with them because teenagers are fun to be around and will do anything you ask as long as you're not their parent.

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FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK

Remember the original Flash Gordon played by Buster Crabbe?

His evil enemy Ming was portrayed with Asian features - a stereotype that,. social observers suggest, proves highly contradictory in today's American society.

Today Flash Gordon himself might be a person hailing from the Far East and championing American ideals.

What do I mean?

Here is what Bharati M ukher-

The soup kitchen operates in two shifts. The first, the one I work, starts at I p.m. and ends around 3:30. Our task is to prepare the soup, salad, bread trays, coffee, and anything else that is to be served. That means a lot of sorting, peeling, and chopping.

The second shift, which begins at 3:30, serves the homeless, puts the food away and washes the dishes. We tend to draw women for the first shift and young people for the second, partly because of school hours and partly because kids prefer serving the meal to preparing it.

The last half hour before serving gets pretty hairy. Will the soup be done? Did anybody make the coffee? Is the,re going to be enough applesauce?

But one pleasant part of work-

ing in the soup kitchen is that, in spite of a 3:30 deadline and a block-long line waiting outside to eat, tempers rarely get short. Kindness and hospitality are the underlying principles of volunteering there.

Well, one day a pair of 15-yearold boys were assigned to me. I was responsible for the salad so 1 said, "Will one of you wash and rip ~ the lettuce and the other clean the radishes?"

"Sure," said the lad I'll call Tom. "What do you want to do?" he asked his friend I'll call Nick.

Nick looked blankly. "I don't know how to do either."

"Okay," 1 said, "Tom, you do the lettuce and I'll show Nick how to do the radishes," which I did. ' Fifteen minutes later, Tom was well into the lettuce while Nick

was standing in front ot the sink watching the radishes float. "Here's a brush," 1 said helpfully. "Just scrub them clean and slice them."

"I've never done this," he said helplessly. "..Isn't there anything else I can do?"

"Yes, I'Il do them if you'd rather slice tomatoes," I replied.

"I don't know how to do that, either."

I showed him.

Ten minutes later, nearing deadline, Tom was finished with the lettuce but Nick told me he was having trouble slicing tomatoes.

So I put Tom on them and Nick on celery. Well, guess what? Nick couldn't figure out how to chop celery, either.

Now, this was not a dumb kid.

In fact, he was pretty smart. At 15, he had already learned the art of helplessness. To everything I asked

him to do, he responded, "I've never done tnat," or "I don't think I can do that," or "Isn't there anything else I cando?"

In spite of the frenetic activity around him.as 3:30 approached, he wandered around looking lost and getting in everyone's way. Tom, meanwhile, cored and chopped green peppers, ran carrots through the food processor, and helped me dress the salad. He was proud of the 40 pounds of salad we carried out to the line.

"TeIl your mother she did right by you," I replied with a smile. He rewarded me with a wide 15-yearold grin.

When 1 left, Nick was sitting on a crate, bored. Tom was serving salad. Now, I ask you - from what kind of home did each come and which one do you want your daughter to bring home someday?

New immigrants can add to old American traditions jee, a well-known novelist of Indian descent, said in a recent interview with Bill Moyers: the new immigrants in the United States, especially Asians, have put their culture behind them and want to contribute to a new American culture.

With their former homes half way around the world, these new immigrants are less prone to cling to old customs. Distancing themselves from old roots frees them for new ones.

new immigrants as innovators. "We have not come to passively accommodate ourselves to someone else's dream of what we should be," she states. "We've come to America, in , a way, to take over, to help build a new culture."

Ms. Mukherjee sees the new immigrant as a pioneer "with the same guts and energy and feistiness that the original American pilgrims had."

She does not say this by way of confrontation. Mukherjee points Unlike some immigrant groups out that America, built on early who easily can return home and, pioneer traditions, needs added traditions to give it new energies remain bonded to their culture, and vision. To grow, America needs Asians are forced to break with the new ideas. past a'nd are more likely to become pioneers of a new and different , Immigrants fulfill this hope. future. ,Their newfound freedom acts as a Ms. Mukherjee pictures these catalyst allowing them to expand

their imagination and to realize they can fulfill their dreams. Amer-" ica always has thrived on imagination and energy of this sort.

Ms. Mukherjee gives us much food for thought. There is a dramatic growth today in the Asian population in the United Statesa population which has the ability to move up quickly in society.

Many attribute this ability to move up to industriousness. What ever the case, the truth is these new immigrants have left their culture and entered U.S. culture with a' desire to add to it rather than simply fit into it.

The resourcefulness of these people, when welcomed in one area, usually is transferred to many other areas as well.

But Americans always have had

an excellent history of resource'fulness, some will respond. True enough. However, America's traditions are changing as the result of social devdopments and developments in the fields of science, technology or psychology, for example; if the changes are to be positive, the contributions of all people need to be welcomed.

No nation ever can sit back and .feel satisfied with its past accomplishments.

In the yea.r 2000; new immigrants probably will make up half the U.S. population, Wisdom would have us see them as a new resource our culture needs.

In the past, the United States thrived on this attitude. In fact, the attitude became a tradition.

Shouldn't we keep that tradition alive?

Labels sometimes a substitute for honest dialogue By

not even in a political or social sense.

FATHER A hint at what these words are presumed to have meant' is their background in English, "ConserJOHN J. vative" is rooted in the Latin word "conservare," to conserve, to DIETZ~N : attempt not to lose what we have; "liberal" comes from the word "Iiberare," to make people free.

But that doesn't tell us a lot.

Q, Our study club has remarked that we hear more and more these Part of the difficulty is that libdays about bishops, theologians eral and conservative are someand other Catholics being liberal what similar to the word "rich" or conservative. Can you tell us -what they mean at a given time exactly what those words mean? , or place depends on the circumstances, A. No, I eannot, at least in any . It's like the moon, dim by day way that would be honestly help~ and bright by night. The surroundfuI. And I don't believe anyone ing light has changed, The moon else really can either; certainly not has not. in a religious sense, and perhaps Such labels are increasingly fluid.

They tell us nothing about the truth of a position, merely where that position happens to lie on the curren~ spectrum.

For instance, many theological positions considered conservative or middle of the road 20 years ago are considered, respectively, middle of the road or liberal today, One could point to numerous writings and teachings of theologians like Father Karl Rahner, Bernard Haring or John Courtney Murray.

Or take the vigorous defense of the rights of conscience by-Cardinal (then Archbishop) Joseph Ratzinger in 1968.

Commenting on the Vatican II "Constitution on the Church in the Modern' World," and citing Cardinal Newman, he wrote:

"Conscience confronts [the individual) with a supreme and ultimate tribunal, and one which in the last resort. is beyond the claim of external social groups, even of the offical church," How a conscience is formed, cannot of course be left out of the question of conscience, Conscience is t'he 'law written in the heart by God, the holy place in which man is alone with God and hears God's voice in his innermost center" ("Commentary on the Documents of Vatican II, ed. Vorgrimier, 1968: on "Gaudium et Spes": Part I. Chapter I), That position on the rights of conscience raised no eyebrows and was "in the center" when Cardinal Ratzinger expressed it two decades

ago. If it is considered more lIberal by many today that is because the surrounding atmosphere has changed. The truth he expressed has not.

Our Holy Father repeated this truth,' incidentally, in his Jan. I peace message. ' I've found, as apparently you have also, that use of these liberalconservative labels in serious conversation is often only a substitute for honest thinking, ifnot an excuse for avoiding genuine dialogue and search for truth that one would rather not pursue. ' Questions for this column should be sent to Father'Dietien at Holy Trinity. Parish, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III, 61701.

How, a robbery can undermine a, Christian attitude had her Ilrst baby. I was on a bus en route to the Port Authority, where I would get another bus ANTOINETTE back home to Connecticut. " Everyone on the city bus was BOSCO unsmiling, looking terribly preoccupied, 'minding ,their own business. Then a tall woman .. came aboard: walked down the aisle and sat' next to me. She smiled. I,' As the holiday season came to smiled back. Then she said, "Hello," an end, in the midst of all the joy I following this immedia,tely with, saw and felt, one almost insignifi"I just feel I have to talk," cant i'ncident left me with a nagging sense of discomfort. , It was certainly an in~itation for I had been- in New York City, me to respond, But I did not. I visiting my daughter, who recently , merely smiled again and, like the By

others on the bus, continued to look out the, window, ' After a few blocks the woman got off the bus, She hadn't said another word.

I've been disturbed about my behavior ever since. Why didn't I respond to this friendly woman?

Why didn't I at least say a few words back to her after her overture of friendliness?

I'm sti,lI wrestling with my conscience for what I feel was not Christian behavior. Yet I think I know why I preferred to remain unseen and voiceless in the "big

city," In the previous year I had been robbed and my protection antennae have been up ever since.

r had been in New York and was driving home. At a stoplight someone slashed my tire. As i got out to assess the damage. a sweet-faced Woman came up, to me, holding a card for me to read indicating that she was deaf.

I hesitated and she went away so fast it was like a disappearing act.

Another woman came running to me saying, "You were just robbed while that woman was talking to VOII "

Because of this scam, my selfprotective instincts, were up when , the nice woman on the bus spoke to me. I could not be sure she was really a nice woman, and so 1shrank from ber. ' In other words, the negativity of the robbery had resurged to affect me in a new situation.

It has taken me a year to realize that being the victim of a woman pretending to be deaf could leave me with a good case of xenophobia - fear oftlhe stranger - which 'is in stark contrast to the blueprint set by Jesus.

Diocese of Fall River ---'Fri., 'Feb. I, 1991

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Confession needed Dear Editor: While a great number of people were united in prayer for peace in the Persian Gulf, many thoughts went through my mind. I couldn't help thinking how we ask God to protect his people, to grant us mercy and to bring about peace!

But are we at peace with ourselves?

Do we expect mercy from God without repentance on our side?

I remember reading about the great flood which was sent to purify the sinful world. I cannot help but think that maybe it is our own sinfulness that is the cause of '-rhese worldly disturbances! I am not only speaking of the greed for oil and power-seeking individuals, but also the sinful era in which we are living: bad marriages. immoral living, abortions, cheating, immodesty, pornography, destruction of property, use of drugs and alcohol.. .... and the list goes on and on!

The talented Bishop Fulton J. Sheen said. if you take away the confessionals, you will have need of more jails and mental institutions.

Unless we begin to experience the need for confessions and turn to God for forgiveness, I am pessimistic as to the real sincerity of people praying for peace. Let us individually convert ourselves and maybe then the world will experience a time of peace!

Alice Beaulieu New Bedford

PaxChristiprayer

The prayer shouid never have been written; it should never be uttered by any Catholic and it should nev~r have appeared in this newspaper.

Rev. Edward J. Byington . Sacred Heart parish Fall River

Holy Narne School Closing Catholic Schools Week. students and families of Holy Name School, Fall River. are taking part in a square dance tomorrow night with musie and instruction by the Four Hands Round Square Dancers.

Canned goods. donated by students during the week will be distributed to the needy.

On Wednesday, science projects will be judged. They will be on view 6:30 to X p.m. Thursday. · In' other schoof happenings eighth graders read to kindergarteners weekly.

Students and faculty are con·ducting daily prayer services for world peace.

The "Apples for the Students" program and collection of soda caps have helped to secure muchneeded equipment and materials.

Registration for the next school year will be held from 10:00 a.m.· to noon tomorrow and 11:00 a. m. to noon Sunday.

Advice to Parents "If I were to give advice. I would say to parents that they ought to be very careful whom they allow to mix with their children when young."-St. Teresa of Jesus

EDICTAL CITATION Dear Editor: DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL The Pax Christi prayer printed FAll RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS in the January 18th edition is Since the actual place of residence of simply outrageous. Saddam HusDAVID GEORGE BLOUIN IS unknown. sein has tortured American and We cite DAVID GEORGE BLOUIN to appear allied airmen, used poison gas on his own people, conquered, raped, · personally before the Tribunal ot the Diocese and plunde(ed a small neigh- of Fall River on Monday, February 11, 1991 at boring state and has brought the 2:30 p.m. at 887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachusells, to give testimony to establish: world to this war.

Whether the nullity of the marriage Perhaps the Pax Christi people exists in the REGO·BLOUIN case? did not mean to equate him with Ordinaries of the place or other pastor~ President Bush (although considhaving the knowledge of the 'residence of the ering their past activities one canabove person, DAVID GEORGE BLOUIN, must not be too sure) but their so-called see to it that he is properly advised in regard prayer effectively does just that. to this edictal citation.

DAILY READINGS Feb. 4:Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Feb. 5: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26-28,30-32; Mk 5:2143 .

Feb:--S: Heb 12:4-7,11-15; Ps 103:1-2; 13-14,17-18; Mk 6:1~6 Feb. 7: Heb 12:18-19,2124; Ps 48:2-4,9-11; Mk 6:7-13 Feb. 8: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27: 1,3,-5,8-9; Mk 6: 14-29 Feb. 9: Heb 13: 15-17,2021; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Feb. 10: Jb 7:1-4,6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1Cor 9:16-19,2223; Mk 1:29-39

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Jay 1. Maddock Judicial Vicar Given at the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusells, on this 24th day of January. 1991.

EDICTAL CITATION DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL FAll RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Since the actual place of residence of BRIAN CRAVENHO is unknown.

MARY ANN BOOTH, center front, stands with members of the diocesan delegation to the Jan. 22 March for Life in Washington, D.C., as they arrived in the capital for a long, cold day of protesting abortion. Mrs. Booth is New Bedford area chairperson of Massachusetts Citizens for Life. (Lavoie photo)

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The Jesuits: Companions of Jesus Ignatius: from fiery soldier 'to fiery founder VATICAN CITY (CNS) -_. In 1521 a French cannonball shattered the right leg of Inigo Lopez. a fiery 30-year-old Basque soldier in service to the Spanish crown.

The shot ended'his military career but started him on the road to Rome. a major role in the Catholic Counter-Reformation and sainthood.

Lopez Latinized his first name and. following the Spanish custom of tacking on his place of birth. became known to history as Ignatius of Loyola. founder of the Society of Jesus.

The fighting spirit of the soldierpriest permeated the society's early history. Society members. called Jesuits. became papal shock troops. rolling back the progress of the Protestant Reformation in Europe and advancing Catholicism in the new mission lands of Latin America. Asia and Africa.

To honor St. Ignatius and the Jesuits. Pope John Paul II declared a speciallgnatian year starting last Sept. 27 and ending July 31. 1991.

During the period. Catholics can obtain indulgences. remission of punishment for sins forgiven in confession. by v~~iting specially

designated churches and shrines associated with St. Ignatius and the Jesuits; Sept. 27 was the 450th anniversary of the signing by Pope Paul II of the document approving the Jesuits. St. Ignatius died July 31.

1556. In 1991 Jesuits will also celebrate the 500th anniversary of, his birt h. ·St. Ignatius was born in 1491 in Casa Torre of Loyola in the Basllue region of northern Spain. The exact date is not known. In early life he was a page and soldier to Spanish nobility.

The cannon shot that fractured his right leg in 1521 occurred during the battle of Pamplona. Spain. against invading French forces.

That same year Martin Luther was excommunicated by the Catholic Church. launching the Protestant Reformation. It was also a time when the Catholic kingdoms of Spain. Portugal and France were expanding their territories through colonizing expeditions in the Americas and Africa. opening up new evangelization opportunities.

St. Ignatius. meanwhile. recuperated at his family home. reading

to chastity. poverty and mission-; books about the lives of Christ and ary work in Jerusalem. If traveling the saints. This began his spiritual to Jer'usalem proved impossible. conversion and nurtured his decision to give up his sword and dedi- they would go to Rome and offer their services to the pope. 'cate himself to Christ.

H is original idea was not to The latter pledge' - originally' combat nascent Protestantism but an alternative - laid the foundations for the special vow of obeto preach the Gospel in Jerusalem.

After a period of spiritual prepara- dience to the pope that turned the Jesuits into spiritual shock troops tion he arrived in the Holy Land and came to dominate their history.

Sept. I. 1523. but could stay only two weeks because of the hostility In 1537 St. Ignatius and his fol- . of the occupying Turks. lowers were ordained priests.in Returning to Spain. St. I'gnatiils Venice with the hope of going to began studying Latin. philosophy the Holy Land. But as Venice was and theology. but was imprisoned at war with the Turkish Empire. a by the InllUisition on suspicion of trip to Jerusalem was impossible. heresy. He was thought to be an So the "companions of Jesus," as Alumbrado. a member of a pseudothey called themselves. went to mystical sect that claimed to act Rome and papal service at a time under direct inspiration of the Holy of major Lutheran advances in' Spirit. previously Catholic central and Although cleared of the accusanorthern Europe. tion. he put hi~s scholar's dis,cretion Pope Paul III formally approved ahead of his soldier's valor and the Society of Jesus in 1540. and in continued his studies inYaris.

1541 St. Ignatius was elected to a During his seven years in Paris , life term as first superior general.. he adopted the name Ignatius and While his companions were sent gathered around him an interna- on papal missions. St. Ignatius tional group of young men who stayed in Rome until his death in formed the nucleus of what would 1556 to consolidate the society and become the Society of Jesus. supervise admission and training , In 1534 they \'()wed themsel\'es of candidates. ' I

ST. IGNATIUS In 1550 as t he Counter-Reformation was gathering force, Pope Julius III reconfirmed approval of the society and gave it the specific tasks of propagating and defending the faith.

The society had 10 members at the time of its founding. When St. ' Ignatius died. there were almost 1.000. mostly engaged in education and missionary work. The number had grown to 15.000 by the time he was declared a saint on March 12. 1622.

Currently. there are almost 26.000 Jesuits • .forming the Church's largest male religious order and still specializing in educational and missionary'activities.

Jesuits have had their critics and supporters

By Rev. Paul Carrier, SJ Father Carrier is a native of Notre qame parish, and a graduate of the former Prevost High School, both in Fall River.

Ordained a Jesuit priest in 1977, he was a campus minister at Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn., then joined the faculty of Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, also serving as a parttime assistant at St. Dominic's parish, Swansea.

Now returned to Fairfield, he spoke last September to the campus community at ceremonies opening the Ignatian year. The following article is excerpted from his address and is reprinted by permission of The Catholic Transcript, newspaper of the archdiocese of Hartford.

Imagine my mother's surprise when without warning. in, the autumn of my junior year of high, school in Fall River. Mass .. I said.

"I wantlo be a Jes'uit...·What.made this announcement so amazing to her was that I had never met a Jesuit. and even stranger. we knew that all Jesuits were Irish. and we , were French Canadian.

BUl.lgnatius Loyola - soldier. each 01 us to decide if God and neighbor come first --- fire that dreamer and saint had struck again. as he had in Boston. Springprods us to decision and commitment ._- whatever the cost. field:' Portland. Providence.

Waterbury. Bridgeport and other Throughout history. Ignatius' New England cities. Just as he life. ablaze with God's fire of 100'e. brought together his companions and the Society of Jesus he founded in the 16th century. he continues were the object of mixed and di,'idto gather followers in the 20th cencd reactions. tury to join in his great ad,'enture Here arc a lew examples of the and lIuest: to know. love and sen'e chorus of our critics and our Jesus of Nazareth and to help supporters. establish the reign of God he - Diderot said. "You ma\' find proclaimed. e\'cry imaginable kind or jesuit.

Through so many different exincluding an atheist. but you will periences. each Jesuit was brought ne\'er find one who is humble." into the Society of Jesus and has a - An old German pro\'erb stated. story of how he first felt the desire "Always go to the Jesuits for conto become a Jesuit. fession: they put cushions under The celebrati()n of the Ignatian ' your knees and under your' elbows. year. marking the SOOth birthday too." ' of Ignatius Loyola and 450th of -Voltaire. a Jesuit alumnus. the Society of Jesus. is a time for wrote in "Candide:' "Let us ha\'e a us to set out again in confidence.

Jesuit for' breakfast." renewed by Ignatius' vision and -John Adams wrote to Thomas dream for the future.

Jefferson. "If ever there was a It was said that Ignatius had a body of men who merited eternal heart large enough to embrace the whole world. a heart sei on fire by damnation on earth and hell. it is this Society of Loyola·s."

Jesus' Spirit. It is a fire of passionate love 'and desire that compels -Thomas Carlyle wrote. "The

gospel of Loyola was the most portentous of all times."

-I n our own day. in Time maga- , zine in April. 1973. we read.

"Arguably. the most remarkable company of men to embark on a spiritual journey since Jesus chose the 12 apostles."

Our critics and supporters have had their say. but what about us. what do we Jesuits believe about ,ourselves'! In t he mid 70s. a gat hering or Jesuits from all over the world met in Rome and asked.

"What is it to be a Jesuit'! It is to know that one is a sinner. vet 'called to be a companion of Jes·us. as Ignatius was," In a Jesuit education paper it was expr,essed in this way. "Women and men inspired by the Ignatian \'ision arc dreamer~ and utopians.

They also hunger for the dance of life. and they find their fulfillment in loving and serving-others ....

We affirm together that Jesuit education at its best constantly' calls us to scrutini/e our world and ,ourselyes. with all the power of our hearts and minds.

Our study. reflection. research

FATHER CARRIER and' service have the power to transform us into people who feel, passionately for others. who are ablaze with the fire ofJesus' Spirit and who say. '" love this world. I care for the little ones. the lost ones. the forgotten ones"; The world.thc Church and the Society of Jesus have changed. but we can say to our critics and supporters. "We want to be Jesuits. we are still becoming Jesuits. because. like Pope Paul III who approved this new religious order in 1540. we to'o believe that 'the finger of God is here" ..

Colleague of slain Jesuits speaks of fear OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) - On the eve of his recent return to EI Salvador after a lengthy absence, Jesuit Father Jon Sol;>rino spoke of fear, not for his own safety but that people will remember only the sensational murders '01' church people, forgetting the 75,000 other victims of the countrfs.civil strife. " But for a trip out of the country, his body might have lain with those of his six slain fellow Jesuits on a campus lawn at the University of Central America over a year ago.

Father Sobrino, a professor of theology and philosophy at the University of Central America, was

in Omaha to deliver a speech at Jesuit-run Creighton University.

He is the only surviving member' of the former Jesuit community at the university. Six priests, a house- . keeper and her daughter were killed Nov. 16, 1989, when armed and uniformed men raided their quarters. Father Sobrino was speaking at a seminar in Thailand when the murders occurred. He-was out of the country because he had received death threatS:'~ In his speech at Creighto~, Father Sobrino spoke of the Jesuit martyrs.

"They were human, compassionate, truthful people," he said. "They

had joy in their lives, they were believers, they followed Jesus Christ..'

In EI Salvador, "we need the understanding of the American people," he said. "They don't realize that if much wealth is accumulated in the First World, there won't be enough for the rest.

What must occur for peace to come to EI Salvador?

"There is a process of negotiations going on now. The obstacle is the Army," which, Father Sobrino said, has the power but with enough pressure could perhaps "purify itself ... quit being corrupt and criminal."

The Spanish-born Jesuit brushed off critics who contend the Catholic Church in Central America, and the Jesuits in particular, are Marxists, saying "they don't understand the meaning of Marxist" but "know the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He also was said to be subversive."

The mission ofthe University of Central America, is "service to the poor, "to know and investigate our national reality, to analyze the causes of poverty and to propose solutions," and to be "a voice of those who have no voice, of those who have the truth," the priest said. He said attacks against the Jesuits and the university have

FATHER SOBRINO been constant. for 15 years but "we will go on. We will go on to serve this country."

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BURLINGAME, Calif. (CNS) -- Twenty years after the first Hispanic National Encuentro, representatives of 23 national and regional Catholic organizations gathered last month in Burlingame to form the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry.

At a two-day meeting, the member organizations approved bylaws and established a board of directors.

Jesuit Father Allan Figueroa Deck was elected the council's first president. .A Mexican-American, he is·director of the Hispanic st).ldies program of the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, Calif.. and past president of tile Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians.

Meeting participants stressed that the council is not intended as a parallel organization set up in opposition to the bishops but as a cooperative complementary structure filling needs not currently met by existing structures, Factors in the decision to establish a new national organization included: .

--- Lack of adequate followup on church commitments to serve the U.S. Hispanic community at national, diocesan and parish'levels.

--- Lack of funding by the U.S. bishops to implement their 1987 National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic M inistry.Last fall the bishops defeated a proposal to allocate a portion offuture nationwide Latin America collections to domestic Hispanic programs, because of strong feelings that Latin American needs are too great, but no alternative plan for funding domestic H ispanic.ministry was present- , ed.

-- Lack of diocesan funding for the pastoral plan. With pinched budgets and cutbacks. few dioceses have been able to expand financial resources. programs and personnel to meet the needs outlined in the pastoral plan.

"We have come to realize that the needs of our people cannot wait until the bishops may have the money," said Claret ian Father Rosendo Urrabal.O, president of the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio and a member of the new council.

"The ministry must continue, no matter what," he added. "and we must become better organized, because the future of our people is in our hands."

He said the formation of voluntary. (:conomically independent council implies"a more real commitment" by members to development of, Hispanic ministry in the U.S. church. "We'll have to find our own funding," he added.

Pablo Sedillo. director of the U.S. bishops' secretariat for H ispanic Affairs and a member of the new council, said that formation of the council was not linked to the decision last year by the bishops' Committee ori Hispanic Affairs to replace its National Advisory Committee with a group of five consultors.

Some Hispanic leaders had felt that the change, while in line with the practice of other bishops' committees, reduced the grassroots input that the advisory committee had given the bishops over the years.

But Sedillo said Hispanic leaders were discussing plans for the council before the bishops' action and it had little or no effect on those plans.

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But to his school principaL Sister Elena McCormack. "He's still the same 01' Mac." "In spite of all his fame. he remains the same," Sister McCormack said. "He's a very nice child, and this hasn't gone to his head."

Sister McCormack, a Sc/1ool Sister of Notre Dame. spoke protectively of the rumpled-haired boy in a telephone interview from St. Joseph's parish school on Manhattan's East Side, where Macaulay is in fifth grade.

"H opefully he'll be able to keep up with his work," said..the nun.

In the Twentieth Century Fox movie, Macaulay plays Kevin, an 8-year-old left home alone accidentally when his disorganized family goes to Paris on vacation. The film stunned Hollywood when it' became the top-grossing movie its first week out and has remained in that spot into 1991.

As of Jan. 22 "Home Alone" was No.1 at the box office for the 10th consecutive week, setting a record. As 1991 opened, the film's c'umulative box office gross came to more than $152 million. .

Macaulay has been compared by critics to an earlier child movie sensation, the dimpled Shirley Te'mple.

Sister McCormack and her faculty try to ignore such attention.

"We've all made a special effort not to single Mac out. That's wholesome for him," Sister McCormack said. "And he doesn't require it."

St. Joseph's is a typical Catholic schooL tight on finances and strong academically, said Sister McCormack. Students "from all over the city" go there. It's supported by the parish, was founded decades ago for German immigrants but is now filled with "yuppies," the nun said.

Because it's in Manhattan. a hub of both the advertising and entertainment industry, others in St. Joseph's have been in the limelight before. many as fashion models.'

"But no one has become as famous as Mac," Sister McCormack said. She said she's not a film buff. but she went to" H orne Alone" to see Macaulay. '" thought he did very well. He's very natural" she said. She also saw Macaulay in "Rocket ofGibraltar," where he' played opposite Burt Lancaster.

He's been in commercials and other movies, including "Uncle Buck," where he played John Candy's nephew. , "There's a general interest in the theater in the family," said Sister McCormack.

The father, Christopher, is an actor, and the elder Culkin's sister is actress Bonnie Bedelia. Macaulay's younger brother. Kieran. a second-grader, played a bit part in "H ome Alone" and brother Shane, a high schooler, had a part in an off-Broadway production of "Our Town," she said.

Fame hasn't changed the Culkin children, said the nun, who noted that in addi~ion to 'Maca\llay and Kieran, their sisters, seventh-grader .Dakota. and first-grader Quinn attend St. Joseph's. Shane, now in high school, graduated from there, she said.

"Nice kids, completely unspoiled," the nun said.

Two other boys. ,Christian, 3, and Rory.'almost~;hayen't started school.

In the movie, Macaulay's character is dragged away from the table for disrupting supper, but Kevin's "noi like me," Macaulay said III comments released by the studio.

"He's a little mOre of a troublemaker than I am," he said. "1 don't cause my mom or dad any trouble at alL" In a review for the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting, Gerri Pare called the movie "an amiable but contrived comedy of pranks and pratfalls" and praised its "heartwarming theme about appreciating the value of the family."

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AT SYMPOSIUM, from left, Dr. Malcolm W. MacDonald, Dr. Robert J. Barnet, Father J. Bryan Hehir, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner David Mulligan during panel discussion. Center, par-

ticipants Curtis P. Wilkins, St. Anne's Hospital director of community and social services; Father Mark Hession; Father Russell Smith; Father Hehir; Mulligan; Dr. Barnet. Right, panelists Mulligan and Lorraine Silveira, RN.

Right to health care_ is topic at medical ethics parley

, Continued from Page One good can be distorted" and that we must reverence human life "in a world marked by conflict. aggression. greed."

According to the Old Testament prophets. said Father Hehir. justice was reflected in society's treatment of the most vulnerable: the widows. the orphans. the aliens. "'n-' 1991." he salQ. "the two most vulnerable groups in our society are single women and their children. The prophets read with the contemporary quality of the New York Times!"

They may not offer a solution to problems of "health care access. the federal budget or what interest rates should be," Father Hehir continued. but the prophets "offer a perspective for deciding those questions in terms of people on the margin."

Jesus developed the perspective in the New Testament when he declared that what was done for the needy was done for him. Father Hehir explained.

The fact that the human person lives in society creates moral responsibilities. said Father Hehir.

"We are bound to each other not by choice but by nature. One cannot be a fully human person .apart from a social setting. 'The way society is organized determines the possibility of reaching full human dignity." .

Thus. he said. a consistent ethic of life not only calls for protection of the right to life from beginning to end but als<;> for provision of conditions necessary for that life.

Social and medical ethics are both necessary for adequate stewardship. Father Hehir concluded.

Social ethics "tells us that the person can never be subordinated to the state. the economy. an ideology -- these exist to serve the person. Their 'character of justice' is tested by what they do for each person," he said.

Finally. medical ethics "calls us to resist the tyranny of technology.

There is a distinction between what we can do'and what we ought to do. We can do almost anything; but we must decide what we ought to do to reverence the image of God in the human person."

Right to Health Care In "The Right to Health.Care: Its Catholic Roots," Dr. Bar'net discussed the evolution of Catholic teaching on health care and the need for "major structural changes in the way we deliver care" through the V.S. health system.

The notion that one has a right to basic health care is "a very _.-!

recent concept." said Dr. Barnet. a Reno. Nev .. cardiologist.

The first forthright Catholic statement of health care came in Pope John XXIII's 1963 encyclical. Pacem in Terris," Dr. Barnet continued. In 1981 Pope .I ohn Paul II reiterated the "right of every individual to what is necessary for his or her health. while the V.S. bishops called for provision of· adequate health care to all Americans regardless of social or economic status. The bishops said they considered it a "moral responsibility" of the federal government to assure basic care through a national health care policy. said Dr. Barnet.

The unfortunate reality today is that"the poor. minorities. the very young and very old. the unemployed· far too many are excluded from the.health care system," said the physician. "Financial independence and affordable health care are beyond the reach of many. even in the middle class. For many it is a choice of spending for home and bread or a doctor's visit and prescription."

The profit-driven health care system is "unjust and inadequate in terms of meeting basic needs." he said. Our nation faces "unacceptable levels of infant mortality and a life expectancy below that of countries spending less than we do on health care; yet both political parties are unwilling to challenge conventional wisdom," choosing to tinker with the present system rather than restructure it.

Dr. Barnet said he foresees that medicine and medical ethics in the Vnited States will be shaped in the coming decade by 10 dominant trends: . ._- Continuing entrepreneurism and materialism --- Continued acceptance of the myth that technology is the answer to all problems ._- The problems of an "unfinished socjal agenda" (lack of affordable housing. adequate wages. quality education. etc.)

--- An increasingly aged population -- The growing burden and challenge of AIDS -_.- The increasingly prohibitive cost of medical care and health insurance with the related mounting economic pressures --- The expanding medicalization of our lives .- The growing cost of medical education both to students and to society . ._. Some form of rationing of health services. with increased bureaucratic and non-professional

control of the practice of medicine than perfection," said Dr. MacDonald.

-- The rising probability of a national health program.

"It is not economically feasible Catholic social teaching is a to deliver to everyone the most mandate to respond to these trends sophisticated levels of care." he by doing "everything possible to admitted.

With only 40 percent of health ensure that the fundamental needs of every human being are met so care funds coming from the public each person can live in dignity." sector, said Commissioner M ullisaid Dr. Barnet. ".I ustice and gan. the V.S. system is the most compassion require we take action. privatized among those of deveWe can't just fine-tune the system; loped nations. with the exception we need major attitudinal and of South Africa. Furthermore. "we structural changes in the health are the only society in the world care system and in medical ed- that has tied health care to employment." ucation."

Continued Mulligan. "One of Panel Discussion . the disadvantages of the health Dr. Barnet and other speakers discussed problems of the health insurance system is that neither care system during a panel discus- the provider nor the recipient has a sion of hypothetical case studies vested interest in keeping health and specific issues associated with care costs down."

As a result. he said. esoteric allocation of scarce medical retechnologies have been developed sources.

In addition to Dr. Barnet and while some people lack basic care.

Dr. Barnet offered "foundation Father Hehir, panel members were Lorraine Silveira. RN. nurse man- principles" as a basic for restrucager of St. Anne's Hospital's med- turing the health care system.

First. he said. we must reject ical intensive care unit: Dr. Malcolm W. MacDonald. medical di- .financial considerations as the rector at St. Anne's: and David primary hasisfor estahlishment. (~l Mulligan. commissioner of the health care and societal priorities.

Massachusetts Department of and acknowledge the right of universal access to health care. espePublic Health. cially for the poor.

Among issues raised was the Also. he continued. lI'e must definition of what constitutes basic recognize the reality and necessity health care.

Dr. Barnet explained that levels (~llimits that resp,ect the right ~l of health care can be defined by equal access to all resources al-ailahk. . "the personnel who will deliver it," Central to Catholic social teachwhile Dr.,MacDonald outlined six levels of health care suggested by ing. said the physician. is that "the ethicist and author Darn Callahan . social structure be based on sharing communities" in which "basic of the Hastings Center for medical human needs have first claim on and bioethical research and educathe goods of society." tion in Briarcliff Manor. NY. However. he cautioned. the right The most basic health care, as defined by Callahan. involves relief to health care is not a right to unlimited access. but to fundof pain: for example, hospice care. nursing care for the frail and insti- amental care.

Imposing limits would mean tutional care for the disabled and distributing resources according mentally ill. Such care need not to where they would do the most require health care professionals but can be provided in a commun- good. noted Mulligan. "We have to move away from the attitude ity setting.

Second and third levels of care ~hich says 'do everything under --- to be provided by nurse practi- the sun' just because the technology is available." he said. tioners. physician's assistants and Finally. said Dr. Barnet. lI'e midwives --- include prenatal and must reject elllrapmelll hy tee/miobstetrical care and public health cal mystique and replace it lI'it!l concerns such as sanitation and the humanization (~l aging and prevention and control of infection.

The fourth level is emergency 'frinK· "Technology is not good in itself" care. and the fifth and sixth levels he said. "but because it can add to involve "high-tech" forms of diaghuman dignity. If it does not, we nosis and treatment, such as cheshould question if its use is motherapy, organ transplants and justified." _ dialysis.

With certain life-prolonging Determining what care is necestechnologies. "it's a question not sary and who should have access only of sustaining physical life, but to it requires "settling societal the quality of that life." said rather than individual priorities" Mulligan. and "striving for sufficiency rather

Concluded Dr. Barnet, "The principles on which I am convinced we must base ou r solutions do not involve abandonment, 'not caring' or no progress. They do recognize that with the ac(:eptance of limits there may be more freedom. more opportunity for real community and less technical enslavement.

Baghdad Continued from Page One stine Liberation Organization leader, is a pivotal figure in any efforts to end the fighting.

"The Vatican should take his peace initiatives seriously. They are honest," .he said.

"Arafat is the only man who can get in to see both the pope and Saddam Hussein." he added.

After the fighting started, Arafat sent the pope a message asking him to intervene with Bush for an end to the fighting.

Bishop Kenny Continued from Page One wrong' is not an (:xpression oftrue loyalty."

If Americans begin denying the "democratic principle" of open debate about U.S. policy on grounds of the need to present a united front before a totalitarian ruler, he said, "America would run the risk of becoming the very thing it is fighting."

"We must not be afraid to seek the truth, for eventually it will come to light and we must all live with its consequences;' he said. "If this nation is sending its men and women to kill and be killed, attempts at home to end the fighting might well be the greatest measure of support they can be given."

Cardinal Law Continued from Page One realize that such a prayer is not fulfilled at the price of granting tyrants and aggressors an open field to achieve unjust ends."

Cardinal Law asked for prayers for "all those, on both sides, caught in the fury of battle" and for "a quick end to armed hostilities" and just peace in the Middl'e East.

Noting that the war beganjust a few days before annual observances protesting Ie.galized abortion • in the United States, Cardinal Law said that even as Americans "rightfully" condemn Iraq's violence "we must also acknowledge the awful way in which we have become caught in the web of violence through abortion."

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With holiday bustle behind them. staff members at St. Vincent's Home. Fall River. express appreciation to the many individuals. businesses and churches' that contributed to festivities at the treatment center for special needs youngsters. , "Over and over again. folks dropped off gifts for the kids. extra food from parties. and offered time to help our children:' said Gerry Poisson. special education program director at the home, Among donors was the Teen Club of Our Lady of Grace parish.

Westport. Not only did members spend a weekend washing cars to raise money for two new bicycles for the children. but they also inspired the parish Ladies' Guild and Cub Scouts to collect clothing and toys for the home.

Jackie Affonso and Mary Silvia of the Raytheon Co, in Portsmouth.

RI. offered time and money to give the SI. Vincent's children a party highlighted by six clowns who twisted balloons into animals and a Santa who distributed a personalized gift to each child, "It was a dream come true for our children," said Poisson, adding that Ms. Affonso, despite having undergone major surgery, attended the party to insure its success.

In what is becoming a holiday tradition, employees from Gold, Medal Bakery made a sizable donation to the home, permitting purchase of camping and exercise equipment for the children.

"I n these tough economic times, I would like to acknowledge so many people who put their own problems aside and devoted their time and money to those who are less fortunate," Poisson concluded.

SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) ,Utah Jan, 25 adopted a new law making many abortions illegal. although the measure is somewhat weaker than a version originally expected to be adopted, The law allows abortions only in cases of rape or incest through the 20th week of pregnancy as long' as the assault is reported to police; when the woman's life is in danger; when the baby would likely be born with severe mental or phyical defects; or if there would be "grave damage to the pregnant woman's medical health," While the law carries no penalties for women seeking abortions, doctors convicted of performing illegal abortions could face up' to five years in prison and a $5.000 fine.

The clause permitting abortions in case of damage to a woman's medical health was added by the House .lan, 24 because of concern that the more restrictive Senate version would be ruled unconstitutional.

Whilethe law is among the most restrictive in the nation. the National Right to Life Committee opposed the final version and said it would fight similar bills in other states.

Although commending the sponsors of the law. the committee said that "the intent of the new language was explicitly to include 'mental health' reasons for an abortion and those who perform abortions have long openly claimed that having an ,'uQwanted child' would pose grave damage to a mother's mental health," The Utah chapter of the American Civil L.iberties Union has said it will seek a court order preventing the law from taking effect; and the Utah chapter of the National Organization for Women has threat-' ened to start a letter-writing campaign to sidetrack the state's bid for the 1998 Winter Olympics.

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NEWLY APPOINTED to ,the medical staff of St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, are Dr. Charles E. Staunton, top, and Dr. KenathJ. Shamir.

Dr. Staunton graduated from Albany Medical College and completed a residency in general psychiatry and a fellowship in child psychiatry at the Menninger School of Psychiatry, Topeka, Kans. An author and lecturer, he is an assistant clinical psychiatry professor at Brown University.

He will specialize in psychiatry at St. Anne's.

Dr. Shamir, a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine, was a board-certified resident and house officer in internal medicine at the University of ~ichigan Hospital.

MARYKNOLL, N.Y.(CNS)Maryknoll priests are' working in Cambodia for the first time in their history, said Father James P. Noonan., Thailand regional coordinator.

He said Father Thomas Dunleavy began work in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh late last year with government, permission, Already, he said, there are plans to help amputees get vocational training. , SI. Anne's Hospital, Fall River.

Father Noonan, wh.o was superhas received an award from the ior general of the Maryknoll Massachusetts Hospital AssociFathers and Brothers from 1978 to ation for registering the most voters 1984, said he might transfe,~ to by a community hospital in a Cambodia next year. , voting registration drive. It was "I can think of few places where one of only four out of 64 MassChristian help would be more achusetts hospitals to be honored. needed," he said.

Collectively, the hospitals regisIn Thailand, Father Noonan said, he coordinates the work of tered 3,800 voters, with SI. Anne's registering 122 of thilt number. four other Maryknoll priests, two "Our reasons for conducting the brothers, an associate priest and drive were to encourage greater 10 lay associates. participation in the political process He said the Maryknoll Sisters are sending two cloistered members and to make it easier for employees to establish a presence in Thailand. and people in the community to register. We were also hoping to No Cambodian clergy survlvea make people aware that many the years of torture under former ruler Pol Pot, he said, but Ii lay decisions at the state and federal Catholic community of a few level will affect access to quality hundred Khmer and 2,000 ethnic health care," said Sharon, J. Vietnamese remains in the Phnom DailOsky, director of development and public relations at SI. Anne!sl,' Penh area: " Father Noonan said the' CamBest Effort bodiangovernment had just' recentIy acknowledged the existence of "If anything is-worthy of one's this community and Father Dun- , best and hardest effort, that thing leavy is saying Mass for them and IS the utterance of wha(one believes for representatives of foreign to be the truth."- Edward Arlingagencies. Since Phnom Penh has ton Robinson

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MANILA, Philippines (CNS) - President Corazon Aquino should not run for a second term, but hand over pow~r to a younger person with the vision to steer the Philippines toward economic progress, said Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila.

"The poor woman did her best," said the cardinal, who helped Mrs. Aquino to power by backing the revolt that ousted President Ferdinand Marcos.

"You cannot blame her, because she did everything she could," he added.

Mrs. Aquino, who has survived six coup attempts during her almost five years in power, has said repeatedly that she will not run again, but some politicians believe she might.changeher mind. , Cardinal Sin told the British news agency Reuters that since democracy has been restored,the emphasis must be on building the economy of the heavily indebted Philippines, which has lagged behind other Asian' economies.

He said Mrs. Aquino should not run for a second term in May 1992 elections because the constitution· limits a president t'o one six-year term.

However, some legal experts say Mrs. Aquino could run again because she was not elected under the current 1987 constitution.

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VATICAN CITY(CNS)-Ina first formal step toward canonization, the Vatican has recognized a life of holiness for Cardinal John Henry Newman, the 19-century An.glican-turned-Catholic who became one of the church's leading spiritual voices, The Vatican on Jan. 22 declared that the English philosopher, theologian and spiritual writer had lived a life of "heroic virtue" which was worthy of imitation. Pope John Paul II approved the decree in a meeting with members of the Congregation for Sainthood Causes.

Cardinal Newman, prolific as a poet, essayist and novelist. and renowned as a preacher, was best known as a theologian. He made important original contributions in the development of doctrine, in the role of people's belief in discerning tru~hs of faith and in a carefully-nuanced understanding of papal infallibility..

The cardinal is frequently referreq to as the missing father of the Second Vatican Council'because his teachings on the laity and. doctrine had an influence onthose proceedings. some 70 years after his death.

Catholic schol.ars rank,the ¡cardinal's "Apologia pro Vita Sua," written in defense of his conversion to Calholicism. as one of.the great spiritual autobiographies of Christian his~ory. His writings on education influenced a generation o~ U.S. educators, and Newman campus ministry centers at colleges nati.onwide are named j'or him. . Cardinal. Newman. who died Aug. II, 11:(90, at the age 01'1:(9, was ~n Anglica~ priest and a leading Intellec~uallnthe Church of England before he converted in IM5.

He was. ordained two vears later and was still a priest when he 'was made a cardinal by Pope Leo X III in 11:(79.

Cardinal Newman's beatification cause was opened in 1951:( in Birmingham, England, his home diocese. and in 191:(7 was introduced in Rome., One reason for the long preparation was the amount of evidence to be .collected and studied. In addition to his published works, some.20.000 letters written by the cardinal have survived.

To be beatified, the step before sa!nth06d, a canonically approved miracle must be attributed io a person. Declaration of sainthood requires ailOther such miracle that ..... occurs after beatification.

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ROME (CNS) - Pope John Paul II's comments about the Gulf war have led to some unusual alliances and fractures in the Italian political scene, The Italian Communist Party has applauded and echoed papal statements about the war. saying they show "political realism," The communist daily newspaper.

L'U nita. even used a papal quote "War is an adventure without return" for three days at the top of every page containing stories about the Gulf.

Meanwhile the head of the ruling Christian Democratic Party, which is experiencing internal divisions over its commitmen't of italian troops to the war effort. has termed the papal remarks "high moral teaching" which cannot always be applied to real life.

Ciriaco DeM ita, president of the Christian Democrats' national council: said a connection exists between "the pope's idealism and the pragmatism of. the Christian , politician."

But, he said, the connection "must be rationally built" on political realities. .

DeMita explained his position in an article he wrote for La Rep-' publica. a Rome-based newspaper.

The same day his article appeared. full-page advertisements' and posters against the war were distributed bv Comunione e Liberazione. a Catholic lay group known for defending church doctrine "against dissent. the group is associated with the Christian Democrats' Popular Movement. which opposed Italy's . 'military" involvement in the war and has called for a cease-fire, The advertisement said "the onlv reasonable position" on the waJr "is that of the pope who has continued ,to call for peace and to negate every justification for war."

The Gulf war debate also led II Sabato. a magazine published bv the group. to run. for the fir,st tim~. an interview with Achille Occhetto. head of the Italian Communist Party, In the issue. dated .Ian, 26.

Occhetoo said his party's anti-war stance was in line with public opinion and "the attitudes of the highest spiritual authorities. such as the pope," Communists and members of the Popular Movement did not want the western alliance to start

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The and cardinals is daunting enough neighborhoods around the Vati- to k,eep'a student-priest away.

The price of a custom-made suit can and near the Pant'heon in centralRome are shopping heaven for' . there is about $700. But they also sell them ready-made at half the foreign priests: Except for a tuxedo, it's almost price. One American priest who impossible to buy a black suit off bought his $350 suit there said that the rack in the United States, sev- given the quality, it was a bargain.

Gammarelli keeps clerics' meaeral priests studying at Gregorian , surenll:nts on file to facilitate writUniversity said. ten requests for anew suit or cas, The srateside demand exists only sock, although the tailors prefer among clergy and undertakers, and that clients come iOn for the custhe latter can usually get by with tomary two fittings. dark blue. ~Clergyman~(pronouncedCLAREClerical collars and cassocks are even more difficult to find in coun- gee-man) is the Italian name for a clerical suit. tries where Catholics are a small "Priests from all over the world minority. in the Soviet Union and converge here," said Gianpaolo in some of the former communist Mariani, co-owner of Euroclero. countries of Eastern Europe.

The large purchase made by the Thus when bishops from the Ukrainian bishop last summer was Soviet Ukraine came to Rome'last not unusual. he said. Many bishops June. one of them stopped by bring a long shopping list when Euroclero. a store across the street they come to the Vatican for their from the Congregation for' the Doctrine of the Faith. and bought "ad limina" yisits, required every five years. , four dozen shirts a'nd cassocks for The store's main floor is 'stacked himself and some of his priests. . high with boxes of clothing for Rome's yellow pages list 14 stores priests and nuns. vestments and under clerical clothiers, but not hundreds of bolts of woven fabric the city's most famous. for stoles. which are'cut to size and For most priests, Gammarelli, finished after the design is chosen, "the ecclesiastical tailor." is ihe The tailor's office is upstairs: plac~ for a on,ce-in-a-lifetime purCassocks and suits with their seams chase ~ pricey, but top quality. basted, waiting for a final fitting, Unless lhe priest happens to be V ATICAN CITY (CNS) -:.. line the hallway, the pope.

Europe needs a "deep moral and Euroclero sells ready-made and A small, a" medium and a large political renewal" if it is to help custom suits with the average cost white cassock are sewn at Gamreform the world order and deal of $350, Mariani said. marelli's and delivered to the Vatisuccessfully with new problems, A ao~sock costs about the same, , can before a pope is' elected. That Pope John Paul II said. although the colored piping way, no matter the size of the man purple for monsignors and bishops, , T~e pope, addressing European chosen, he' will 'make his public Parhament members at the Vatired for cardinals - costs extra. debut in papal style.

The volume of sales is fairly can, said Christian political leadThe store. located behind the consistent year found. with the ers in Europe have a special Pantheon, has clothed Pope Pius exception of the August slowdown, responsibility to help the contiX I and each of his five successors, which affects everything at the nent "rediscover its soul." said an employee.

Vatican and in Rome, Referring to the collapse of Pope John Paul II gets two or But Mariani is expecting a rush communist regimes, he praised the three lightweight wool cassocks "very soon," recent fall of ideological barriers each year, the employee said.

Things pick up when the pope Travel outside the YatiGan, with calls a consistory to make new outdoor liturgies, visits to facto- cardinals, Clerical clothiers and ries and pope mobile drives over other Vatican observers expect a dusty, roads. takes its toll on the consistory very shortly.

Hut the tailors can't start sewing garments. he explained. until they know the names, or at Gammarelh can also meet the needs of ordinary priests. although least the measurements of the new its reputation as a tailor for popes princes of the church.

the fighting in the Gulf in midJanuary; they had asked for more time.for the embargo against Iraq to work. .

They said that not all pe~ceful means of solving the problem had been explored, They called on Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait and for convocation of an international peace conference to discuss the problems in the Persian Gulf and the entire Middle East.

Pope John Paul II has made the same points in his remarks about the Gulf crisis. and Italian opponents of the war are quick to point that out.

The Christian Democrats. on the other hand, point out that the United Nations deadline for Saddam Hussein to retreat had expired and Italians must join in a united front against Saddam.

"Peace is not unconnected from justice," De M ilil wrote.

As to papal concern about the deaths of innocent civilians and t he belief that war can give rise "to new and perhaps worse injustices:' DeMita acknowledgeo that all modern warfare carries with it '''a high dose of in'justice and therefore immorality:' F or a Catholic politician, he said, "th~) problem is not that of establishing if only one part [of a country's war conduct] falls in the area of injus~ice," One also must decide ifinjustice already has been "unleashed." and if war could block further injustices. he said. .The United States and its allies now must work to create a war , that is "less ferocious, shorter and always open to negotiation:' II'Sabato asked Occhetto if his party, known for opposing papal tea-chings. is becoming "the most papal party in Italy," He said he shares the pope's "line of reasoning" that a new world order "cap not be born of war."

"There were moments in which our positions in respect to those of this pope's were critical," he said. :'But this occasilm: which certainly IS more significant than many of the others. illustrates the fact that we always evaluate the acts of the pontiff objectively."

"Personally. I believe that the positions assumed bv John Paul II are important and should stand as a milestone in his political and spiritual life." Occhetto said.

Europe needs renewal, pope avers in Europe and said it reflected a "design of Providence."

But he warned of nt,W problems ahead ..

"Even though hopes have been raised by peace treaties and new forms of cooperation between countries that until recently were antagonists, there is a deep and underlying concern about the world economic situation and the profound difference between the North and the South," he said.

The pope on several recent occasions has said that a reunited Europe cannot turn its back on the less developed Southern Hemisphere.

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Bavaro said he has a devotion to many saints - Mark, Anthony, Dominic, Jude, Theresa, Francis of Assisi, Frances Xavier Cabrini, Joseph and Michael.

St. Jude. patron of lost causes, figures prominently in his daily life. "I always pray to him for myself --'-- I could use him," said Bavaro, though he didn't need him for the Super Bowl win.

On the field he wears a St. Mark medal and a scapular ofthe Blessed Virgin. .

Bavaro said he has depended on prayers throughout his career, especially in 1989 when he suffered a knee injury that cut short his season.

"I think pain and suffering brings everybody closer to God and it certainly has done it for me," he said.

Bavaro said he doesn't necessarily'pray to overcome injuries or to win games.

"I pray for God's will in my life," he said.

The Giants pray the "Our Father" before each game' and on Super Bowl Sunday, Bavaro said, .the prayer was no doubt directed toward the war in the Persian Gulf.

The war "kind of subdued the atmosphere around the Super Bowl - which is right," he said. "Everyone has to remember that the country is at war and this is not a time for national holdays' or cel~ brations in the streets."

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"My role models are the people of God - the saints, the clergy and right now Pope John Paul II," said . the tight end for the Super Bowl XXV champions - the New York Giants.

The Giants Jan. 27 defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in the closest Super Bowl ever.

The pope "is a great man, a great leader and an inspiration to all athletes," Bavaro said in an interview with sportswriters before the championship game.

Sitting at a table with the reporters, the 27-year-old Catholic player wasn't saying much during pregame interviews until one reporter asked about his televised kneel in thanks to God after catching a touchdown pass during the Giants' Super Bowl XXI rout of the Denver Broncos.

Bavaro was unrestrained in discussing his. love for the Catholic Church, the saints and especially the pro-life movement.

Over the last three years, he has participated in anti-abortion rallies, been arrested outside an abortion clinic in New York City and released a pro-life videotape with 'five fellow football players called "Champions for Life."

The church teaches "the sanctity of life, especially for the unborn child, and I've taken up the call and I've done my best with it," he said.

A native of East Boston, Bavaro attended the University .of Notre Dame, he said, because it was Catholic and because "I wanted to go to the best football school in history." . His faith is something he hopes to pass on to his children, Grace and Dominick.

"When you deal with the saints of the church and most of the clergy, I think, your chances are pretty good that if your kids model them they will be pretty well adjusted," he said.

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been faceless to me. Everyone is a brother, sister, uncle, father, aunt, friend, and I'm both proud and deeply concerned for each one of them.

As a Christian I, know ,I'm called to be a peacemaker. Peace is a two-edged sword: It is not just the absence of conflict, it is also the' starting point for justice.

So, whatever one'sjudgmeni on Some have been wondering if the developments that led to fightthey might be called into service; ing in the Persian Gulf _ whether others know someone who became the United States was justified in part of the Desert Storm effort. resorting to force to achieve its Webster's defines peace as "I. a goals, or whether it should be at state of tranquility; 2. freedom War oyer a dictator's aggression from civil disturbance; freedom that threatens our economy _ from oppressive thoughts or emothese developments are topics for tions; 4. harmony in personal relaserious debate. Serious, and in tions; 5. m,utual concord between many cases, heated debate. governments; and 6. a state of That is why I am concerned that security or order within a com- " a,lack of respect for differing opin~ munity provided for by law or ions will overtake us. Some of us custom." have felt called to participate in I'm stuck by what appear to be rallies for peace; some to let our two spheres of peace: the personal congressman or senators know our and the public. In many ways the position by telephone or letter; opportunity for personal peace is some to serve in the armed forces. built on the security of our public What is the right way for people peace. to disagree within their 'own society?

The fact that the two spheres are Please remember: Each of us interrelated became more apparmust follow,his or her conscience ent than ever Jan. 16, as warfare in pursuing peace. unfolded in the Middle East.

And so I pray for peace - pubLike many of you, I have a famlie peace over which I have so little control, and personal peace in ily member serving in the armed forces. He is not a faceless part of , which my choices and their conse400,000 American troops. My son quences are apparent. was ring bearer at his wedding;' As a reminder I have been lightI've been swimming with his childing a candle. It is one smalllignt, a small symbol of peace. ren; I've stayed up late at night reminiscing with him. ' Light a candle with me and pray Because of him, no one of the for lasting peace in our personal 400,000 troops in the Mideast has lives and in the world.

I wake up in the morning And I raise my weary head I've got aji old coat for a pillow And the earth was last night's bed I don't know where I'm going Only God knows where I've been I'm a devil on the run A six-gun lover A candle in the wind yeah When you're brought into this world They say that you're born in sin Well at least they gave me something I didn't have to steal or have to win Well they tell me that I'm wanted Yeah I'm a wanted man I'm a colt in your stable I'm what Cain was to Abel Mister catch me if you can I'm going down in a blaze of glory Take me now but know the truth I'm going out in a blaze of glory Lord I never drew first But I drew first blood I'm no one's son 'Call me a young gun You ask about my conscience And I offer you'my soul You ask if 111 grow to be a wise man Weill ask you if 111 grow old You ask me if I've known love And what it is like to sing songs in the rain When I've seen love come I've seen it shot down I've seen it die in vain Each night I go to bed I pray the Lord my soul to keep No lain 't lookin' for forgiveness but before I'm six foot deep Lord I got to ask a favor And I hope that you will understand ;Cause I've lived life to the fullest Let this boy die like a man Staring down a bullet Let me make my final stand

By Linda Rome In aerobics class, in the library, at the Y, the year 1991 began with war and hopes for peace as the constant undercurrents of conversation.

People _ and that includes teenagers everywhere _ were fearful of war, wondering what, it would mean for them.

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By Hilda Young My cousin. a diocesan priest. accompanied me on a quick trip to the grocery store this week. He claims he hasn't had that much fun since breaking his ankle in ROTC boot camp. , "Aren't there any rules for the carts?" he asked, incredulously looking down at his instep where a grandmotherly woman had just parked hers.

"Nope," I said, "driving a grocery cart just might be the last bastion of unregulated, untaxed, unlicensed freedom of movement left - other than' the' way the person to whom I am married dances on New Year's Eve.", He yanked his foot from under, neath the cart. Its present OW'1 er gave him a dirty look.

"Sorry," he smiled .. Then he whispered to me .... Why didl apologize? She's the one who crunched my fooU':.

"Shopping-cart etiquette faux pas," I explained. "Never show pain." , ~s we shopped he' took a crash co~rse in cart driving. About a dozen crashes, I'd estimate:

I did my best to share various techniques, such as the 180-degreetwo-wheel-reverse-donut, the wobbly-wheel-broadside and the express lane rump-bump. ' "What do you do when one cart is broadside in the aisle at one end and three people are visiting sideby-side, blocking the other end?" he asked.

"Several options," I instructed.

"If you know,the people visiting, you canjoin them and form a logjam that can, tie up a~ aisle for hours. . "This happens 'when 'the carts lock at the handles, axles and wheels and someone,has to call the store ~anager to di'sengage them.

I've seen train wrecks with less ' twisted met~i "Why, I remember the 198710g~ jam at the ,Piggly Wiggly store in

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"Other options," he interrupted" beginning to fidget. "Well, then there's the Evif-Knievel-wideaisle-whoopie where you get a running start ..."

Cousin held up his hand. "I don't want to know," he said.

Written and sung by John Bon Jovi (c) 1990 by Bon Jovi Publishing/ Pri Music Inc. WHILE I APPRECIATE the music of Jon Bon Jovi's "Blaze ofG lory,'" with its sitar-sounding interludes, I dislike the way the song glorifies violence.

"Blaze of Glory" doubles as the theme for "Young Guns 11."

I haven't seen the flick, so my comments are about the song's story of an individual down on his luck.

He is a "wanted man" who "never drew first" but who,"drew first blood." H(: has lost all belief in love and his goal is to go "down in a blaze of glory ... staring down a bullet," making his "final stand."

The song implies that he has had a rough life. The result seems to be his get-even attitude. H is negativity reflects the pain and hurt that he has previously suffered in 路Iife.

'The reason'l chose this current hit to write about is to stress this point: No matter hoW you have been hurt in life, you can stop this cycle of pain that passes the hurt onto others. We 路can avoid becoming a ~'young gun" or "going out in a blaze of glory." We can find healing for our hurt. We can learn to get past the hurt and to establish relationships based on love, not violence.

Since most of the original pain occurred within a family, we need a new kind offamily to help us find healing. Some schools and parishes offer support groups for teens who have suffered from domestic violence.

Little is gained by going down in a blaze of glory. I n fact, it take's much courage to face life's pain and grow beyond it. ' Your comments are welcomed

by Charlie Martin, RR 3, Box 182, Rockport, Ind. 47635.

in our schools I

Taunton Catholic Middle School Students began Catholic Schools Week by attending the taping of the Schl)()!s Week tele\'ision Mass at St. .lulie路s Church. North Dartmouth.

On Monday. celebrating the role 6f the family in Catholic education. each student had the opportunity to invite an "Awesome Adult" to visit the school. The adults' activities included a Mass and lunch with their student host.

Tuesday was Student Teacher Day. with eighth graders taking over classroom instruction for grades 5. 6 and 7 and filling other staff positions. Wednesday focused on academic excellence. with'students participating in math. social studies. religion and spelling bees. .Thursday. Student Ap.Pfeciation Day. emphasized the stud'ents' role ,in the school community. An ecumenical prayer service ,was held and' citizenship plaques were awar9cd. Studcnts dressed up. and no homework was assigncd.

Awards night was held in the evening. followed by a make-yourown-sundae party.

Today is Teacher'Appreciation Day. Teachers will be honored by students and at a Horne and School

OUR LADY of Lourdes School fifth graders Anne Goj and Irene Gutierrez (from left) were winners in a Taunton poster contest to promote recycling efforts. Nine elementary schools participated in the contest, for students in kindergarten through grade 5. Taunton Mayor Richard johnson awarde,d savings bonds of $200 to first-place winner Miss Gutierrez and $100 to second-place winner Miss Goj. Also pictured, is the third-place winner;a student at Martin Middle School. Emily Bowen, Bruce Wilson and Kevin Carreiro of Our Lady of Lourdes received honorable mention.

Associiltion buffet. A facultystudent volleyball game will begin at I p.m. "

St. Stanislaus With the slogan. "The, Right School Does Make a Difference."

students ai St. Stanislaus School.

Fall River. began Catholic Schools Week with Sunday Mass. Other events included a slide show on Nepal presented by Father Raymond A. Robillard. a par)cake breakfast and today a' grandparents' d,ay program.. .

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Bishop Feehan Students and faculty at Bishop Feehan High School. Attleboro. opened Catholic Schools Week Monday morning by creating kaleidoscope pieces for,a window display to be assembled during the week, A commissioning service for faculty and staff followed. with participants committing themselves to the ministry of Catholic education.

On Tuesday. Family Day. the window display pieces' were assembled in the academic building's stairwell to represent each member of the Feehan community; and Eileen Wilson coordinated the school's annual Curriculum Night that evening.

Wednesday's Ethnic Day featured prayers in various languages offered over the, public address system and appropriate videos were available for viewing in the library.

After school the student council and advisers hosted a st udentfaculty reception offering ethnic foods.

On ThursQay, Peace Day. students and faculty wore something yellow as a sign of commitment to .' peace and of support for Gulf ser. vice personnel. The school also joined in prayer for peace.

Today is dress-up day. and the end of Catholic Schools Week will be observed with a Mass themed "Joy."

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The freshman class will sponsor a Cinema Night social at 7,tonight.

On Feb. 5. Sister Clare Fitzgerald. SSN D. of Boston College will lead a day of reflection for Feehan faculty on t heir personal and communal Catholic identity and ways of revitalizing it.

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On Feb. 12. Bishop Feehan's jazz combo. chorus. show choir and dance company will perform at a Mardi Gras celebration at SS" Peter and Paul School. Fall River.

Auditions are being held for Carousel. a musical to be performed April 4. 5 and 6.

Bishop Stang Championship fall sports teams of Bishop Stang High Scho,o!.

North Dartmouth. were honored at recentbllnqueis. the first for路the field hcickey team. cochilmpion of the Eastern Athletic Conference. which finished ihe season '~ith a 16-2-2 record.

The seeond banquet honored the EAC champion football team: which had a 5-0 conferen'ce record and an ove'rall record of X-'I.

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Naney Sylvia and her deeoration committee. along with art students directed by Gary Rego. are preparing "cityscapes" depicting Little Italy. Chinatown, and Fifth and Seventh Avenues.

Coyle-Cassidy History papers by Coyle-Cassidy junior Jonathan O'Reilly and senior Rachel Doherty finished in the top 10 among 411 essays from students across the state submitted at a recent Framingham State College History Day. II students from the Taunton school received honorable mention for their submissions.

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The school chess team holds a 4-2 record midway through the 1991 season. The six-member team. captained by Steve Gauthier and Mike R iconscente and coached by John Flvnn. has checkmated New Bedford' and Dartmouth twice this season.

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School cancellations due to weather, are annaunced on radio stationsWPEP(1570AM), WNBH (1340 AM). WCTK(9X.1 FM).

WBZ( 1030 AM) and WHDH(X50 AM). Students are asked not to call the school or convent for information.

Bishop Connolly Teacher appreciation has been a special note during Catholic Schools Week at Bishop Connolly High School. Fall River. A school holiday was held on Monday in honor of the teachers, and students served a "Take a Teacher to Lunch" spread yesterday.

Prayers for peace and remembrance of those involved in Desert Storm continue. Names of loved 'ones in the Gulf are kept on the altar of the Connolly chapel and are prayed for daily at 7:30 a.m.

Masses.

The school also hosted a community.meeting for persons with friends or family in the Gulf to discuss mutual help and community service resources. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Freshman Susan Lamontagne has been awarded the Msgr. Prevost High School Alumni Associ-

. ation Scholarship. This year's award honors the late Father Adrien Bernier. who pastor of St. Mathieu's Church. Fall River. and spiritual advisor at the former Prevost High School. also in Fall River.

Seniors Khoi Pham and Anne Conforti were named DecemberTeenagel's of the Month by the Fall River Elks. Pham is a member of the National Honor Society. newspaper and yearbook staffs. and the track team. M iss Conforti is honor society vice-president and a member of the track and cross country teams, the Foreign Language Club. Junior Aehievement. ,and the post-prom committee.

Kathy Santos, '88, is participating in an admissions office pilot program at UMassAmherst. Miss Santos, an honor stuQent.discussed university life with visiting high school students, recently including students.from Connolly.

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Following two weeks of competition. the ski team i~ in the middle of Central Massachusetts Ski League standings.

Eric Lafrance. Eric Pilotte. .leremy Tung, Chris .lusseaume.

Steve Borden and Scan L.afrance finished in the top half of varsity boys' competition in a field of 60 racers.

Varsity girls' top finishers in a field of 25 were Sarah Rodgers.

Nicole Raymond and Liz Sylvia.

'Top finishers for the junior varsity boys' team were John Chase, Jamie Karem. Ben Chase and Jarrod Womble: and for the juilior varsity girls~ Maura McDermott.

Renee Dufour and Stephanie Macy.

St. Mary's School Catholic Schools Week began at St. Man.'s School. l'\ew Bedford. with Sunday Mass followed by an open house at which family crests were on display.

On Monday students wore favorite hats and classrooms focused on various themes: For nursery and kindergarten, animals; grade I, the 'seasons; grade 2. colors; grade 3. insects; grade 4. "under the sea"; grade 5. "the world around us"; grade 6. careers; grade 7, communications; grade 8, friendship.

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Monday featured a talent show and on Monday and Tuesday eighth graders held a bake sale to fund sending of packages to Gulf service personnel.

On Tuesday students wore mismatched shoes and socks and student il1\'entions were displayed.

Students wore multicolored clothing for Wednesday's "Kaleidoscope Day" and also wrote letters 'to military personnel in the Middle East.

St udents celebrated on Thursday. a day for global awareness. by dressing up and participating in a peace prayer service. A family dance was held in the evening.

Today's theme. Patterns of .loy. celebrates relationships and team spirit and will be observed with square dancing and sports, including a faculty-student volleyball game.

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SlJ.lde.nts ,and staff may have a ".' hard time ~eeping up \;Vith n.ew Stangcu~todian' Bob Sylv.ia. A' world class marathon runne'r, he has participated in 17 Boston marathons. his best time being 2 hours. 30. minutes. He, has also competed in .th~ New York .City marathon and finished second in the Falmouth marathon. He' has STUDENTS AND FACULTY at SS. Peter and 'Paul earned fir~t place medal's in MarSchool, Fall River, honored school nurse Louise Shea on ion and New Bedford races and for the past 'two years has 'bee~ 'the National School Nurs~ Recognition Day, Jan. 23. Through' torch runner for the Special efforts of the faculty Mrs. Shea received a mayoral proclamaOlympics.

Plans are underway for" A Taste of Manhattan" evening to be held March X at White's of Westport.

DOMINICAN ACADEMY, Fall River, students (from left) Susan Cama'ra, Sandra Simas and Stacey Covel add yellow ribbons to a tree honoring loved ones serving in the Persian Gulf. Large yellow ribbons "pray for peace" are in classroom windows and the school community gathers in the ,,.. chapel daily to pray the rosary. Teachers are offering support to students with family members serving in the Gulf. (Gaudette , photo)

tion and on pehalf of the student body, Kyle Hathaway above, Stephanie Afonso and Jennifer Picard presented her with a corsage, balloon bouquet and pin. Mrs. Shea'has been school nurse for 12 years and sons Brian and William are alumni.

At St, John the Evangelist School, A'ttleboro, Catholic Schools Week began with a "kaleidoscope of classes" day with students ,wearing various colors.

Grade 8 hosted a Spanish prayer circle and prepared'a senior citizens' luncheon.

On TUeSday~ "Dress-up Day,~' grade 7 hosted an Irish prayer circle and an assembly arid awards presentation took place. Also; a Kaleidoscope' Kids basketball t:o'urnan'lent began, involving partidparits'frdm six Catholic schools in addition to SJ E. The tourrament continues until' tomorrow.

Wcd nesday"was "C6lorful' Crazy Day." with a French prayer circle hosted by grade 6 and fingerprinting of studenis' by the 'police department. .

Grade 5 hosted an English prayer circle onThursday. "Kaleidoscope of Founde.rs Day" marked establishment of a Hall of r'ame recog-,

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nl7.lng school founders and outstanding school supporters.

The first honorees. recognized during Catholic Schools Week. are Patrick Duffy. R lIssell Brennan.

John Carroll, Edmund Henry. John Mcintyre. Kathleen Carroll. Sister Timothea Riley, RSM, Tom Houle.

Also Msgr. John .I. Smith.

Patricia Cardono. Claire Langelier and Sister Martha Mulligan.

RSM. Their contributions include fundraising. establishment of scholarships. formation of the basket ball league. cafeteria management and school administration.

Today is Green and Gold Spirit Day. School spirit will be celebrated at a I:30 p.m. pep rally with games for grades 4 through 8 and a volleyball game between grade 8 and faculty.

Grade 4 hosts a Portuguese prayer circle.

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, As part of a school administration evaluation, Sister M ichaelinda Plante, asso~iate superintendent of diocesan schools. will meel;with principal Sister Martha Mulligan on Tuesday. Parents wishing to meet with Sister Plante may call the school to make an appointment.

Also on Tuesday, a meeting will be held at7 p.m. for ,those inter~ ested in plahninga Father-Daughter Dance and M other-Son,Game.

Wed,nesday will be a half day, with all students dismissed at II :2'5 a.in. Eighth'graders will spend the day at Bish'op Feehan H igh路School.

The school 'advisory council voted a-t i(s. January meeting to makeSJ E a sITl'Oking-free building.

The next,"Take Your Child to Lunch" day will be Feb. 12, (or parents of grade 5 students.

Jennifer Fetelra, second-place winner for grade 8, was inadvertently omitted fro'm a listing of science fair winners i~ the Jan. II Anchor.

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THE' AN<::HOR-Diocese'6fFall 'River-Pri:, 'Pe'b'. I, '1991 ' . CATHEDRAL CAMP;

fteering pOintf PUBLICITY CHAIRMEN' • re ••k.d to .ubmlt n.w. It.m. for thl. column to The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, F.II River, 02722. HIIme of city or town .hould be Includ.d," w.II •• full d.t•• of .1I.cUvIU... PI•••• nnd n.w. of future rlth.r th.n pI.t .v.nt•. Not.: W. do not norm.lly c.rry n.w. of fundr.J.lng.cUvlU••. W••re hippy to Clrry notice. of .plrltUlI progrima, club m••Ung., youth proJect. Ind .Imllir nonprofit Ictlvltl••. Fundrll.lng proJ.ct. m.y be .dv.rUnd It our regullr ret••, obtalnlbl. from Th. Anchor bu.ln••• offlc., t.l.phone 8.75-7151.

On St••rlng Point. It.m. FR Indlc.t•• Fill River, NB Indlclt•• New Bedford.

ST. JOSEPH, NB Prayer group meetings 7 p.m. Feb. 6, 20, 27; Bible study 7 p.m. Feb. 13.

Legion of Mary adoration for peace, vocations following II a.m. Mass until 4:45 p.m. Mondays. Youth group meeting 6:30 p.m. Feb.. 6.

Vincentians meet 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

SECULAR FRANCISCANS St. Francis of Peace Prefraternity of West Harwich meeting 2:30 p.m.

Feb. 10, Holy Trinity Church, W. Harwich. Mass celebrant Stigmatine Father Nick Spagnolo will speak on grieving. Information: Dorothy Williams, 394-4094.

ST. PATRICK, FR Women's Guild meeting 7:30 p.m.

Monday, school. Terry Sirois and Pat Salpietro will be chairpersons and theme will be Open Your Heart.

Members asked to bring canned goods for Haiti.

SEPARATED/DIVORCED CATHOLICS NB area meeting 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Rd., N. Dartmouth. Father Matthew Sullivan, SS.Ce., will conduct a brief service and speak on "God in the Life of the Separated and Divorced." Information: 994-8676 or 998-1313.

OUR LADY'S RELIGIOUS STORE Mon.·· Sat. 10:00 . 5:30 P.M.

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ST. ANNE, FR Candlemas Day blessing of candIes at Masses tomorrow. Blue and Gold Scout banquet following 10 a.m. Mass Sunday. Blessing of throats at all Masses Sunday.

VOCATION AWARENESS DA Y . _Y.o.ung men of high school age and above.are invited to a vocation day program 2 p.m. Feb. 10, St. Francis Xavier, parish center; sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Father McSwiney Council, Hyannis.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, HYANNIS Easter choir rehearsals 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, parish center. Rosary for peace 7 p.m. Th"rsdays.

ST. LOUIS de FRANCE, SWANSEA Baptismal preparation class 7:30 tonight; information: Deacon Bob Normandin, 676-0029.

LaSALETTE CENTER, ATTLEBORO Lenten programs: guided imagery praYer program 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Mondays Feb. 18 to Mar. 25; facilitated by Sister Patricia Cocozza.

Lente~journey retreat Feb. 22 to 24; directed by Sister Cocozza and Father Gilles Genest, MS. Information: 222-8530.

O.L. ASSUMPTION, OSTERVILLE Adult choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

Feb.7.

ST.GEORGE,WESTPORT Youth ministry will develop a prayer ministry to service personnel in the Gulf and send support letters to youth excelling in parish, school and community. service.

SS PETEB AND PAUL, FR Women's Club meeting 7 p.m.

Monday; two former Army nurses will speak on war experiences.

BLOODMOBILE The American Red Cross will hold a bloodmobile 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb..

14 in the cardiac rehab room of St. Anne's Hospital, FR. Information and appointments: Jane Gladue, 675. 5645. Walk-in donors also accepted.

ST. JAMES, NB CCD students' Mass 9:30 a.m.

Sunday. First penance 1I a.m. tomorrow.

ST. MARY, SEEKONK Prayer group will attend regional Mass 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Grades 6 to 9 Valentine's dance Feb. 8.

E. FREETOWN Emmaus retreat Feb. I to 3. Corpus Christi, Sandwich, confirmation retreat 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow. St. Mary's, S. Dartmouth, confirmation retreat 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday. Bishop Stang High School faculty in-service day 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

CATHEDRAL, FR Rosary for peace will be recited . prior to weekday Masses; a decade of the rosary will be prayed after communion at Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses. Candlemas Day blessing of candles at 9 a.m. Mass tomorrow. Blessing of throats for feast of St. Blase at Saturday vigil . and Sunday Masses this weekend.

ST. MARY, NORTON .Blessing of throats for feast of St. Blase at Masses this weekend. CCD students are praying for servicemen and' women in the Middle East; names and photos of persons to be prayed for may be sent to the CCD office. Youth roller skating party 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Prayer Group. meets 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at home of Gjnny Charpentier.

VINCENTIANS Taunton district monthly Mass for intention of beatification offounder Frederic Ozanam 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, St. Joseph's parish, N. Dighton.

FR District Mass and meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 5, St. Anthony of Padua Church. FR ST. THERESA,S. ATTLEBORO Names of friends or relatives of parishioners serving in the Persian Gulf may be given to a priest or placed in collection basket for inclusion ih a book to be placed on the' altar. Confraternity of Christian Mothers will attend 9:30 a.m. Mass Sunday and host a potluck supper 6:30 p.m. Monday. Scouts will meet at 9: 10 a.m. Sunday for Scout Sun: day Mass. Pack 24 committee meets 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Hospice of Community Visiting Nurse Agency selfhelp series on grief begins' I p.m.

Monday; information: 222-0118.

OUR LADY'S CHAPEL, NB Sisters' conference Feb. 9 with sessions at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and opportunity for confessions. Father Zachary' O'Friel, OFM, will speak on "Listening."

ST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA Rosary prayed 6:40 a.m. daily.

Grades 6 to 9 Valentine dance 7 to I I . p.m. Feb. 9.

SACRED HEART, N. ATTLEBORO Liturgy committee meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday. Women's Guild food collection this weekend.

ST. STANISLAUS, FR Candlemas Day Mass 7:30 a.m. tomorrow. Throats will be blessed at weekend Masses for feast of St. Blase.

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HOLY NAME, FR : Women's Guild meeting 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, school hall. Louise Freeman, home economist for the Bristol County Extension, will speak on nutrition.

O.L. CAPE, BREWSTER Vincentians are collecting canned and paper goods and baby items this Sunday. Bible Study resumes Feb. 4; information: Joan Carney, 385-675 I. First eucharist family Mass 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOHN EVANGELIST, POCASSET First Saturday Mass and rosary 8 a.m. Blessing of throats for feast of St. Blase at weekend Masses.

ST. PATRICK, FALMOUTH Men's retreat, Feb. 22 to 24, Calvary Retreat Center, Shrewsbury; information: Mel Gonsalves, 5485774.

CHRIST THE KING, MASHPEE Exposition of Blessed Sacrament from 9 a.m. today to 8 a.m. tomorrow. Volunteers needed in parish library, open after all weekend Masses and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; information: Marie Wise, ST. PATRICK, SOMERSET Girl and Boy Scouts will attend 477-7742; Rosemary Gannon, 53910:30 a.m. Mass Sunday in uniform; 0061; Mary Olson, 477~9149. seven Cub Scouts will receive ParFREETOWN AREA ULTREYA vuli Dei medals during Mass. Appre-' . Evening of music and fellowship b 9 , S t. Berciation dinner 7:30 to II :30 p.m. F e. · h h for parish volunteers F e b . 8 . EIg t graders are collecting nard's church hall, Rt. 79, Assonet. clothing for Marie's Place, Fall River, ST. JOHN OF GOD, SOMERSET run by the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation. Donations may be left Holy Rosary Sodality committee meeting Feb. 5, rectory meeting in the garage closest to the parking room. lot.

ST. JOSEPH, TAUNTON VINCENTIANS Candlemas Day with blessing of Taunton district monthly Mass for intention of beatification of found- candles used in liturgical celebraer Frederic Ozanam 7:30 p.m. Feb. tions throughout the year will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. Mass tomor5, St. Joseph's parish, N. Dighton. _ row. Bressing of throats for Feast of SACRED HEART, NB Volunteer appreciation night Feb. St. Blase at Sunday Masses. Scout Sunday will be observed at 10:30 9; reservation deadline Feb. 4. a.m. Mass Sunday. Grade 9 ·ConST.MARY,N.ATTLEBORO firmation class will participate in Healing service and Sunday Mass retreat run by the Fountain Square with Father William T. Babbitt 2:30 . F:ools on Sunday. p.m. Sunday. Mass and Novena for peace sponsored by Children of Light prayer group 7 p.m. Thursdays, main church.

DAUGHTERS OF ISBELLA Alacazaba Circle 65, Attleboro, NEW YOR~~ (CNS) - The monthly meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 7, K of C Hall, Hodges St. Valentine party American Catholic Historical Assoand penny social will follow. D of I ciation has given its highest book pro-life committee is collecting items award, the John Gilmary Shea for needy newborns; donations may Prize, to Jewish historian Jeremy be placed in container at rear of St. Cohen.

'Mary's Church, N. Attleboro, durCohen won for his book, • "Be ing Lent.

Fertile and Increase, Fill the Earth BREAD OF LIFE, FR ,Bread of Life prayer community and Master It.' The Ancient and Medieval Career of a Biblical Text." announces the beginning of a Life in the Spirit seminar a~ 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 The-as;o~ialion cited the book at Blessed Sacratnent Church, Fall as "a work of extraordinary learnRiver. All are welcome. ing and r~~e."

HOLY NAME, NB Its thesis is that the biblical text, New Timers Club muffin social which appears in the Book of after 9:30 and II a.m. Masses Sun- Genesis as a divine blessing, gradday, parish center. Father Paul ually came to be interpreted in DesMarias will speak to confirmaChristian thought as a command, tion students and parents about satprescribing certain sexual behavanism and the occult 5:45 p.m. Sunior and giving human beings wide day, parish center. latitude to exploit the earth's ST. JULIE BILLIART, resources.

'N. DARTMOUTH Cohen:: a professor of Jewish Youth group and altar servers will studies at Ohio State University, is sponsor an Easter Seal basketball currently teaching at Tel Aviv shoot-out 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Bishop Stang H.S. Unive.rsity. in Israel.

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Attleboro area meetmg 7 tomght, St. Mary's Church, N. Attleboro.

Information: Father William Babbitt, spiritual director, 695-6161.

ORDER OF ALHAMBRA Monthly meeting 8 tonight Loyola Hall, Holy Cross College, Worcester. Regional director Ben Pasqueriello will preside and Casile Caravan 65 will host.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Couple to Couple League will present series of 4 monthly classes on Natural Family Planning beginning 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 17, St. Mary's parish center, Mansfield; information: Jon and Maureen Howey, 3394730.

HOLY ROSARY, TAUNTON Kolbe Guild communion breakfast following 8 a.m. Mass Feb. 17.

Vincentians meet. following 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, parish center.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Next Marriage Encounter weekend March 22-24; registration deadline Feb. 20. Information: Joe and Carolyn Fennell, 432-7908.

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