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VOL. 46, NO.8¡ Friday, February 22, 2002

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House defeats religious freedom amendment By

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drugs and services at issue," BOSTON - Proposed leg- said Gerry D' Avolio, executive islation that would force Catho- director of the MCC. lic hospitals, colleges, nursing He said all religious and homes and social service agen- other organizations opposed cies to cover contraceptive ser- and which purchase health invices in their employee insur- surance for its members of-emance plans is expected to be ployees, "must determine how signed later this month. , they will respond to the manThe measure, Senate Bill date."

2139, was approved by the state D' Avolio added, "These inHouse of Representatives on stitutions will need to explore January 30 by a vote of 139 to .their options in light of the 17. It was sent back to the Sen- moral obligation to avoid doate to resolve minor changes ing wrong, their right to freefrom the earlier version of the dom of religious exercise, and draft bill and is expected to their just commitment to the reach Acting Gov. Jane Swift's welfare of those they employ desk in comand those they sering weeks.

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The bill Five of would take the religious freedom effect on amendment, in effect, were the 21 state representaJan. 1, 2003. telling Catholic and other tives with The House pas- religious institutions to districts in Fall sage in- abandon their religious be- the cluded re- liefs on issues that are at the River diocese voted in jection by a heart of our moral vision." of the favor vote of 107 - Maria Parker to 49 of an religious Mass. Catholic amendment freedom Conference amendment, intended to drawing the broaden a "church controlled" exemption. praise of Maria Parker, the asThe amendment sought to ex- sociate director of Public Policy empt "any church affiliated or for the MCC. religiously based organization" Parker said Rep. Elizabeth opposed to contraceptive cov- Poirier of North Attleboro, was erage on "moral or ,religious "second to none" in leading the grounds." floor debate for the amendment The amendment would also and against the bill. have allowed individual emPoirier and Rep. George ployees to purchase special rid- Rogers of New Bedford were the ers if they did not want their only area legislators to oppose premiums to support the con- the bill itself, Parker reported. traceptive coverage included in Parker said that Reps. Robthe plans offered by their secu- ert Correia, David Sullivan and Michael Rodrigues of Fall lar employers.

The amendment was sup- River; Geraldine Creedon of ported by the Massachusetts Brockton, David L. Flynn of Catholic Conference, the offi- Easton; and John A. Lepper of cial public policy voice of the Attleboro; "also should be comRoman Catholic Church in mended for their vote for the Massachusetts, representing the amendment because they demfour Catholic dioceses includ- onstrated their willingness to ing Fall River. protect the integrity and conThe advancement of the con- science of our Catholic hospitraceptive mandate by wide tals, social service agencies and votes in the House and Senate colleges."

Parker said the measu're con"raise important questions about cooperation with pro- tains a narrow exemption grams contrary to our faith and shielding only diocesan agenteaching, represented by both cies and diocesan-run schools the contraceptive purposes and from the insurance mandate. the abortifacient effects of the Tum to page 13 - House

SPONSORS, catechumens and candidates for initiating sacraments representing Corpus Christi Parish, East Sandwich and St. Patrick's Parish, Wareham, gather with Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., following ceremonies Sunday in St. Mary's Cathedral. (AnchodGordon photo)

Diocese embraces catechumens, candidates for first sacraments

By MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF

FALL RIVER - With family and friends on hand, more than 60 catechumens inscribed their name in the Book of the Elect and close to 100 others answered the Call to Continuing Conversion at ceremonies Sunday at S1.

LENT BEGINS - Father Edward J. Healey, rector of St. Mary's Cathedral, marks with ashes the forehead of a man in a wheelchair during Mass on Ash Wednesday. Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., in his homily said the traditional Lenten regimens of fasting, abstinence and almsgiving are effective only when accompanied by a spirit of true conversion. (Anchor photo)

Mary's Cathedral.

For the adults and' young people getting ready for initiation into the Church through baptism during Holy Week, it was a time of great joy and many shared their feelings after taking part in, the ancient rite with their sponsors.

"This is something I wanted to

do for a long time," said Chris McHenry of S1. Pius X Church, South Yarmouth. "I'm excited about becoming a Catholic."

McHenry said it was his fiancee that inspired him to enter the RCIA program and he has seen his faith grow.

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Pope says lack of priests is not CSS to offer work'shop, , blessing in disguise for· lay roles for first-time home buyers THEANCliOR - Diocese of Fall Ri:er- Fri., February 22, 1002

NEW BEDFORD - Catholic Social Services in the Diocese ofFall River, in cooperation with Ci~zens Bank, will be offering a homeowners workshop for first-time homebuyers.

The program, entitled "No Place Like Home Homebuyers Workshop," will take plaCe on three consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. beginning March 7. The sessions will take place at St. James-St. John's School, 180 Or-'

chard Street, continuing March 14 and 21.

The workshop will cover t~e home buying process, mortgages, home inspections, credit reports and much more.

Attendees must attend all three sessjons.

For more information, contact Lucia Vieira at Catholic Social Services at 508-674-4681.

Catholic Social Services is an MHFA approved counseling agency.

Vatican official.says artificial womb research 'dehumanizes' mother ROME (CNS) - A Vatican official has condemned plans to create "artificial wombs" that could be used to bring human beings to birth outside the mother's body.

"This pushes technology to extremes and dehumanizes procreation. Having a baby no longer is an act of a father and mother, but a pure laboratory process," said Bishop Elio Sgreccia, vice president of the Pontifical Academy of Life.

He was reacting to recent newspaper reports on the research of a Cornell University professor,

Liu Hung-Ching, who has experimented with the creation of artificial wombs using cells extracted from women's bodies.

Liu has attached embryos to artificial womb prototypes, where they have developed for up to six days. She said she plans to experiment up to the 14-day' limit allowed under in-vitro fertilization legislation, then ask for permission to exceed the limit.

Other Church experts warned that such a technique would gravely damage the relationship between mother and child.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) which he, from e~itY, has for easily upset and complaining, careless in their prayer and in the tasks .... ' Catholics must not accept the ar- each person."

Because a vocation flows from proper to their ministry, how can gument that a scarcity of priests is a blessing in disguise because it God, it is not et10ugh for a diocese they be fa!,cinated by the life of increases the involvement of lay to have a good recruitment plan, the priesthood?" he asked.

"If, instead, they experience in people in the Church, Pope John he said.

"The first and principal com- us the joy of being ministers of Paul II said.

"We all know how necessary mitment for vocations cannot be Christ, generosity in serving the Church, ready to take responsibilvocations are for the life, witness anything but prayer," he said.

Pope John Paul also told the ity for the human and spiritual and pastoral action of our ecclesial communities," the pope priests that their good example is growth of those persons entrusted said last week during his annual essential in helping young people to us, they will be prompted to ask meeting with pastors of Rome par- accept the vocation God has in themselves if perhaps this would be the 'better part' for them, the . ishes and representatives of the mind for them.

"If teens and young adults see most beautiful choice for their city's clergy.

Pope John Paul said a decrease priests busy with too many things, young lives," the pope said. in the number of vocations to the 'r priesthood and religious life freI~~ , " quently is the "cor.sequence of a lessening of the intensity of faith and spiritual fervor."

"Therefore, we must not be content with the explanation that '". the scarcity of priestly vocations will be compensated by the growing commitment of the lay , apostolate or even less that it could be desired by providence in order to favor the growth of the laity," the pope said. , . Pope John Paul said it is obvi, ous that in Rome and in many parts of the world there are social obstacle.s to making a lifelong com- . mitment to celibacy, the priesthood and religious life. , VICTOR FARIA displays plaque he earned as the Em, Many people today, have diffiployee of the Quarter at the Catholic Memorial Home, Fall culty even thinking that they coul~ River.

He is employed in the Nutritional Service's Department make a commitment for life that and has worked at the home since 1994. From left with Faria "absprbs them not in a partial and provisional way, but fully and de- .are: Food Service Director Jocelyn Cunha, Assistant Administrator Sister Margaret Jackson and Administrator Sisfinitively," he said.

It is even more difficult for ter Mary Robert Romano. . them to realize that such a vocation is not the result of their choices or talents, the pope said,' "but is born of a call from God, from the design of love and mercy

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Please pray for the following priests during the coming week Feb. 25 1988, Rev. Leo 1. Ferreira, Vicar General of Brownsville Diocese and Pastor, St. Mary, Brownsville 1998, Rev. William T. Babbitt, St. Mary, North Attleboro

Feb. 27 1874, Rev. Philip Gillick, Founder, S1. Mary, North Attleboro 1956, Rev. Joseph N. Hamel, Founder, ~t. Theresa, New Bedford 1995, Rev. John G. Carroll, Retired Pastor, S1. Margaret, Buzzards Bay ,

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1980, Rev. Msgi. James J. Dolan: Pastor Emeritus, S1. Mary, Tauriton

March 1· 1906, Rev. James F. Masterson, Founaer, S1. Patrick, Somerset 1948, Rt. Rev. ¥sgr. Peter L.D. Rob(lrt, P.R., Pastor, Notre Dame, Fall River March 2 1936, Rev. Antonio Berube, Pastor, S1. Joseph, Attleboro 1941, Rev. James J:Brady, Pastor, S1. Kilian, New Bedford 1952, Rev. Tarcisius Dreesen, SS.CC., Sacred Hearts Monastery, Fairhaven 1962, Rev. Alphonse Gauthier, Pastor, Sacred Heart, New Bedford 1970, Rev. 1. Omer Lussier, Pastor, Sacred Heart, North Attleboro .March 3 1960, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Timothy P. Sweeney, LL.D., Pastor, Holy Name, New Bedford

Taunton area parishes to host Lenten Mission TAUNTON - For the third consecutive year, community with the poor and people in need.

Taunton area parishes will sponsor a Lenten MisFather Tagg has given missions at several parsion. It will take place Sunday through Wednesday, ishes in the Fall River diocese, and his down-toFebruary 24-27 at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church, earth method of presenting the mercy, love and for126 School Street. giveness of Jesus Christ is always well received. He Presenting the mission this year will be Father has also conducted a week of renewal for lay minisJoe Tagg from the Diocese of ters in this diocese.

Memphis, Tenn. Father Tagg The priests of the Taunton is a civil and Church lawyer area invite and encourage people and pastor of ari inner-city parof all ages to participate in this ish in Memphis. year's Lenten.Mission.

Father Tagg currently serves The sacrament of reconciliaas the judicial vicar in his diotion will be available each cese and was recently presented evening, particularly Wednesday with the Dr. Hose Award for evening when the mission will Distinguished Leadership for conclude with a Service of RecEvangelization by the diocesan onCiliation followed by the opoffice of Multicultural Minisportunity for individual confestries and the Council for Afrisions. can American Catholic Minis- L.-.....L. "It's very important for us to ....... try. He was also chosen by the stop and ask God to bless us this FATHER JOE Tagg, right, shown year, to take care of us this year," National Conference of Comhere with Pope John Paul II, will says Father Tagg. "And ask God munity and Justice as one of its 2001 Humanitarian Award present a Lenten Mission in Taunton to help us serve his Son this year Honorees for his work in the beginning Sunday night. and consecrate ourselves to him."

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., February 22,2002

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Saint Anne's Hospital offering summer camp education fair FALL RIVER - If you're considering summer camp opportunities for the children this year, plan to attend the fourth annual "Summer Camp Education and Resource Fair," sponsored by The Center for Children and Families at Saint Anne's Hospital.

The fair will be held March 7, 4-6 p.m., at Fall River Heritage State Park, 200 Davol Street.

The fair will feature regional exhibitors to help parents and caregivers choose the right camp for their children with or without special healthcare needs.

Exhibitors will answer questions, discuss application procedures and funding, distribute literature and applications and offer guidance in making camp a positive and productive experience.

The program is free and registration is not required.

For more information about the summer camp fair, including directions to Fall River Heritage State Park, or for more information about services provided by The Center for Children and Families, call toll-free, 1-800280-5437.

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., February 22, 2002

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Educational reform?

Just a month ago, it seemed that educational renewal was well on the way to becoming a reality. President George W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy, arm in arm, came forward with plans that were to give some American children a truly new headstart. ~fter all the rhetoric had evaporated, the heart of the proposal was llud bare.

Once again, money w~s going to make everything right. Testing and accountability were to work as the pulse of this educational reform.

Since 1965 the federal government has spent $200 billion tojmprove the nation's schools. Now, another $26.3 billion is added to that total.

Much money has been and will be spent and still too many children can't read or write. Perhaps once more we can vocalize the concept that money alone is not going to fix what is wrong in public education.

Politicians seemingly cannot accept this fact while the National Education Association has its own agenda. The so-called choice provision in the president's bill allows some parents only the choice between failing schools and more and more schools failing.

To remedy this situation, the concept of charter schools became the hope of many parents. These schools are de facto ~rivately oper~t~d.

However they receive the same per student allocatIOn that otherwise would go to their home school district or town. It is estimated. that more than 18,000 students in Massachusetts alone attend, these pnvate publicly supported schools. If a parent desires to send t~eir child to a religious or parochial school the federal government will make them pay twice - once in taxes to support local public and charter schools and again in tuition and related expenses to the school of their particular choice. When it comes down to basics, Bush, Kennedy and the NEA are opposed to true educational choice. Isn't it interesting to see so many on Capitol Hill sending their own children to private and elite schools and refusing to really help the middle-class and poor to achieve the same opportunities. All the verbiage about American equality of rights simply rings hollow when it comes to educational choice.

To cast an ever greater pall on our education tragedies, the fallout from September 11, 2001 is about to play its own havoc on the educational stage. Where is all the new money coming from to bailout the schools? The falling tax base is clearly going to dash some of the extravagant promises made in Washington and various state capitals. Char-, ter schools are becoming the target of a fiscal backlash. Bills are being filed to stop approval for any new charter schools. Programs are being cut in various needs areas of the bilingual and other special educational necessities. Teachers are being shortchanged while in many instances administrators have given themselves some nice raises. One teacher and fewer aides are serving multiclassrooms. Educational financial short'falls are piping up everywhere. Again, who suffers, the children.

As we prepare to spend more and more money on our undefined war efforts, we must not allow a runaway spending program that will benefit the manufacturers of war. All elements of our society are feeling the effects of downsizing. We already have gone through a fiscal policy that we can't afford both guns and butter. Look where that led us after the Vietnam debacle. Without increased taxes we will never have the monies that will balance not only the budget but also the country's real needs as well. However, we know the words "tax increase" are an echo of fear for most politicians.

In all of this the real effort for sincere and honest education reform must continue. It must shed its coat of discrimination to help all Americans make education choices that parents deem beneficial for their children. Despite so many voices to the contrary, parents, not politicians, are the prime educators. To fulfill this obligation in 'this regard, they should be supported in their efforts to provide the best education possible for their families. The concept that government can stymie this ideal is abhorrent. Public authority should be in the forefront of assisting parents to sincerely follow their conscience in this regard and fully support their choice.

,The Executive Editor

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KARRAS PERRY OF HOLY NAME OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH, NEW BEDFORD, SIGNS THE BOOK OF THE ELECT AT RECENT RCIA CEREMONIES AT ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL. HER SPONSOR JEREMY PERRY SHOWS HIS SUPPORT. (ANCHOR/GORDON PHOTO)

"IF ONE MEMBER IS HONORED, ALL THE MEMBERS REJOICE WITH IT" (1 CORINTHIANS 12:26)~

Parishioner remembers unsung heroes Editor's note: The following , find he had no cook. When I was o'p/ed piece ran in the New growing up, St. John's Church recBedford Standtzrd Times on Feb- tory in Quincy had several priests ruary 10. It was written by and a cook that kept them all wellMary Harrington, the paper's fed. But this Father didn't and he didn't exactly do a lot of cooking man~ging editor, and a parishioner of St. Anthony's Parish, himself, whiCh is why so many Mattapoisett. It is reprinted here waitresses at the local restaurants , knew him by name and to keep the with permission.

It was just over 10 years ago, coffee coming. and it had been, well, let's just say a while, since I'd been to confession. But I was engaged to be married that July, though, and it seemed like the right way to start it all off. ' The details of whatever Father Frank said to me that day are lost in a fading memory. But 10 years later, the sense of his goodness. of his interior,unworldly peace, remain with me still. , " As the scandals of the Archdiocese of Boston unfold, I find myselfthinking ofthe priests who, since that meeting with Father Frank, have been an influence or a friend - or both - to me and my family.

The pages of newspapers don't talk much about them, and, as an editor, I understand that. But most of us know these men, the good and devout priests who have made us feel welcome in a new neighborhood, who have sat with us as we wept.

I want to tell you about a few of them, leaving out the names because they may riot like the in-print attention..

One is a pastor of a tiny church north of Boston. My husband and I thought we should have him to lunch when we joined the parish that summer we were married. We were surprised in conversation to

not the hand of some vengeful God reaching down in spite. It is life.

And Iremember him quoting his favorite psalm (Psalm 131), recalling a moment of spiritual anxiety on a retreat of his own, sitting by the sea and finally stopping the inner tumult long enough to listen to the waves telling him, softly, to "hush ... hush ... hush." , So he became one of the few And you could feel the stillness dinner guests we would have in that h~d settled on his soul. those years. He was the only one We moved on and in our travels who didn't seem to mind that I was met another priest along the way, a newspaperwoman. And we had and he, too, became our friend. This long conversations about local poli- Father also quickly proved to be tics and, better still, all manner of one of a kind, but most of all somebooks that he was reading. one who so thoroughly adopted our ' At some point, there was a trag- family, we never quite knew wl1at edy in town; a teen-age boy was random but tangible act of kindkilled by an underage drunken ness from him would show up on driver. And because I was in the our doorstep - as a gesture of victim's parish and at the paper, too, friendship and a thank you for the I got a glimpse behind the curtain dinners with us. of the unnoticed good work of a And I'm thinking of another, a parish priest at a moment of such wise and funny cleric, one always trauma - for those involved and around for whoever would ask for for the tight-knit community who 'his time, always ready to tell you knew them. At the center of it all, not to be too hard on yourself, and Father was a quiet but solid pres- offer his own simple philosophy of ence for both fainilies, the one ut- what goodness is (and it has a lot to terly shattered by the loss of their do with his sainted mother). young son and the one anguished I think of these men, and their beyond words by the fact it was humility. I think of their holiness, their son behind the wheel. holiness in a world where the word I don't think anyone in town, itself is considered hopelessly irrel'knew the humble, gentle hand that evant. I think of the stories others comforted both. have told about them, about their There was another. priest on the visits to a couple in crisis, of how it other side of town, this one a Jesuit helped somehow and they don't and spiritual director at a seaside know quite why or remember , retreat house. I can picture him sit- much about what was said. These ting in his office, an island of calm, are stories that are never told in and saying, using more succinct and .newspapers. They are too personal, somewhat more,.shall we say, col- too private. loquiallanguage, that bad things But the telling surely needs dohappen to good people, and it is , . ing. Especially now.

The times - they are a changing

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., February 22,2002.

The New England Patriots are is lauding his pigskin counterparts, speed. But he kept his emotions in world champs. I'll never tire of say- requesting the same mind-set from check, and the rest is history. Could ing that. In fact, I still can't believe his teammates. There's no way last this be the start of something new it. Just one more time: the New En- year's Sox would have folded and refreshing in the sports world? gland Patriots are world Maybe. champs!

Last week at the OlymAnd some ofthe greatpics in Salt Lake City, est gifts emerging from America's premier speed this football magical mysskater,ApoloAnton Ohno, .

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By Dave Jolivet New England Patriots as four-skater crash, allowing ; ); an example of what hard the distant fifth-place work, teamwork, dedicaskater to cruise across the tion and class can achieve, despite quicker than someone who didn't finish line for the gold medal. Very not being the most talent-laden foe pick up their inside straight if they easily, Ohno could have lambasted on the field. his foes, blaming them for his not played as a team.

No one can say that our Patriots And not only did New England coming up gold. He didn't. He acwere, pound-for-pound, the NFL's win as a team, they did it with class , cepted the pileup as part ofthe sport, most potent offense or stingy de- and dignity. This year's Super Bowl and showed genuine joy 'receiving fense. What' can be said about these winner and last year's were as dif- the silver medal. Class.

Pats is that EACH man gave every- ferent as Joe Louis and Muhammad And look at last week's Daytona thing he had every instant he was on 'Ali. Louis was VERY good at what 500. In an eerily similar situation, the field. The result: the New En- he did, and he did it as a gentleman. Jeff Gordon and Sterling Marlin led gland Patriots are world champs. Ali was VERY good at what he did late in the race and crashed jockey(Ahhhhh.) It was a team achieve- and he made sure everyone knew it. ing for position. (From now on, I'll ment.

Last year, the Baltimore Ravens always view NASCAR racing as Just look at the Boston Celtics. were loud, boastful and arrogant. speed skating on asphalt.) Gordon The men in green now don uniform This year, no one outside New En- ended up at the end of the field at sweatbands every game, signifying gland could even name 10 players the restart. Marlin was at the front a "Band of Brothers." Who cares if 01) the team. And kudos go out to of the field, but was penalized for they look like they just stepped out Drew BledsOe who handled his de- leaving his vehicle to try and pull of the 70s? They're a team. And the motion with dignity. A cranky out a dented fender. As a result, Ward' Red Sox's Trot Nixon, who has a Bledsoe could have sunk the good Burton was able to win his first-ever football mentality on a baseball field, ship Patriot before it gained top . Daytona 500 race. During post-race

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How great would it be if we've seen the beginning of the end of arrogance and selfishness is sports?

Last year, the XFL, built on the foundation of a~ogance and self-

By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE.

Here are five of the 10 statements devised by sociologist Morris Rosenberg for one of the most widely used self-esteem scales in the United States: - "On the whole I am satisfied with myself." ~ "At times I think that I am no good at all."

- "I am able to do things as well as most other people." .

- "All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure."

- "I feel I do not have much to be proud of."

The scale is used in forming judgments that a person is well-balanced and psychologically healthy or possesses a poor self-image.

Self-esteem recently was discussed in the New York Times Magazine section recently. As I pondered the article, I wondered if tools such as Rosenberg's scale might get to the truth of the matter better if they included questions based on the virtue of temperance and its handmaids.

Temperance teaches that God placed harmony, order and balance within each of us, and the more we moderate ourselves the better we'll maintain that harmony, achieve excellence and feel good about ourselves, Let's look at a set of questions related to selfesteem that are based on an approach utilizing virtues.

- How often would I describe myself as a downto-earth person?

- Do I tend to pretend to be more than I am?

- Do I sometimes exaggerate my achievements in order to look better in'the eyes of others?

- Would people say I am acting out of character much of the time?

Echoed in this set of questions is the virtue of humility, which counsels us to moderate and properly order our pride lest it expand to the point of

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- When did I last discipline myself by eating or drinking less· when I really wanted to indulge myself?

- How often do I feel good about not giving into instant gratification in one form or another?

These two questions echo the virtue of courage, which whispers in our ear, "When you stand strong against what you know is harmful, you increase your fighting spirit and hence your self-esteem."

- Have I refused.recently to allow anger to get the best of me?

- How often do I avoid that which tends to embroil and thus confuse me?

- When was the last time I laughed off a matter that normally would send me into a rage?

These questions echo the virtue of kindness, which encourages us to be well-disposed toward others and toward life. It reminds us that the better we maintain a good disposition, the more harmonious our life will be. ' - Do I feel content - at least sometimes with the talents I have?

- How often do I give thanks for the gifts with which I was born?

When we realize that God gave everyone certain gifts and that we are no exception, and operily recognize those gifts, we practice the virtue of gratitu~.

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If there is one way to create a stumbling block to self-esteem, it is by fostering the notion that life has dealt us a poor hand. When discontent is left unchecked, it leads to self-hatred, the direct antithesis of self-esteem.

Practicing the virtuous life is not easy. Often it seems to go against the grain. But what better way to create self-esteem than by pursuing the good life - the kind of good life, that is, th:'t [lourishes inner harmony?

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ATfLEBORO - Lenten reflec· tions on the Gospel of Luke will be held at St. Stephen's Parish on February 27, March 6, 13 and 20 from 78:30 p.m. Deacon Mike.Guy will lead them and attendees are asked to bring a Bible and notebook.

ATfLEBORO - The La Salette Shrine will host a series entitled "Don't Know Much About Discipleship: Reflections on the Sermons on the Mount," at'7: 15 p.m. February 26 and March 5, 12, and 19. For more information call 508-2225410.

508-255-0170.

NORTHATILEBORO - Volunteers are needed to spend an hour in silent prayer at the First Friday Adoration at St. Mary ofthe Immacu~ late Conception Parish, 14 Park Street. Hours needed are 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. For more information call Joan Provost at 508-695-2430.

NORTH DARTMOUTH - A Separated-Divorced Support Group will meet February 25 from 7-9 p.m. at the Diocesan Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Road. It will include a video featuring Andy Morgan.

FALL RIVER - Catholic SoNORTH DARTMOUTH~The cial Services seeks volunteers to teach English as a second language, . next Retrouvaille weekend will be and civics in the Attleboro, Cape held April 5-7 and offers couples a Cod, Fall River, New Bedford and chance to heal and renew troubled Taunton areas. Prior teaching expe- marriages. Rediscover yourself and rience is not necessary and training your spouse and a loving relationwill be provided. For more informa- ship in marriage. for more information call Juraci Ribeiro at 508-674- ti.on call 1-800-470-2230 or the Diocesan'Office of Family Ministry at 4681.

508-999-6420.

FALL RIVER - A Mass and NORTH DIGHTON - Twentyhealing service will be held February 26 at 7 p.m. at Holy Name four hourEucharistic Adoration will Church. The rosary will be recited be held March I at St. Joseph's before Mass. For more information Church following the 8 a.m. Mass.

It will continuetmtil the 8 a.m. Mass call 508-674-9877. on March 2. For more information: FALL RIVER - Lamentations call Eleanor Lagace at 508-822will be sung in Poiish following the 6219.

'8:30 a.m. Mass throughout the Lenten season at SS. Peter and Paul SOUTH YARMOUTH - The Parish at Holy Cross Church, 47 Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of Pulaski Street. For more information Catholic N~rses will hold a Night of Reflection on March 20. at 7 p.m. in call 508-676-8463. the Life Center at Saint Pius X FALL RIVER - A healing ser- Church led by Msgr. John Smith. vice will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. at St. Anne's Church. It will include rosary and Benediction of the STOUGHTON - A Mass and Blessed Sacrament. 'healing service will be celebrated

by Father Joseph McDermott SunFALL RIVER - St. Michael's day at 2 p.m. at Immaculate ConParish will celebrate "Founding ception Church. All are. invited to Day" on February 28 with a Mass of come pray for their needs and the thanksgiving at 7 p.m. This celebra- needs of others. For more information marks the exact day' on which tion call 781-762-2029. the parish was founded 100 years ago. All welcome.

SWANSEA - Day-long Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be MISCELLANEOUS - Lenten held March I at St. Dominic's Church reflectionson the Gospel ofSt. Mat- following the 8 a.m. Mass. It will conthew will be held at several parishes tinue until 6:30 p.m. when aholy hour in the diocese as follows: Our Lady and Benediction will take place. Deof Fatima, New Bedford, February votion to Our Blessed Mother will fol26, March 12, '19 and 26 from 7- low the 8 a.m. Mass March 2.

8:30 p.m.; St. Julie Billiart, North Dartmouth, March I and 8 from WEST HARWICH - The Cel·9:45-11 a.m. Key passages about ebrate Life Stations of the Cross will discipleship and the suffering and be prayed on Sunday at I:30 p.m. at resurrection of Christ will be dis- . Holy Trinity Church, 246 Main cussed. Attendees should bring a Street. For more information call · Bible and notebook.

508-432-4000.

ORLEANS -A Separated-Di-' vorced Catholics Support Group will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. in the parish center of St. Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal Road. Guest speaker Tom O'Connell will address the topic "Getting Beyond Anger and Back to Love." For more information call Father Richard Roy at

WESTPORT - Lenten Mass is celebrated' Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 569 Sanford Road. The Stations of the Cross take place Fridays at 5 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, meditation on the Seven Last Words of Christ and Benediction will be held Sunday at 3 p.m.

The Church's position on gluteJrhosts Q. You have written some sistent with Catholic requirements ing its conclusion on the advice of helpful columns in the past on that hosts with no gluten whatso- physicians in that country, says the small amount of gluten in the new celiac disease. I hope you can ever should not be used.

The policy adopted by the U.S. formula satisfies Church requireclear up my confusion about recent newspaper articles on. the bishops adheres to that requirement; ments, yet is too insignificant to be Church's position regarding glu- hosts that are entirely gluten-free a health problem for celiac patients.

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celiac sprue, is an inherited disor-' der in which intolerance to the protein gluten causes insufficient ab- . sorption of food in the intestine. It can become a serious, even fatal, illness. Gluten is found in rye, barley, oats and wheat.

"Obviously, this constitutes a major problem for Catholics so afflicted. General Catholic teaching is that there must be at leasrsome gluten in Communion hosts for a valid celebration of the Eucharist.

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Judging 'from the voluminous mail I've received, those with the disease report amazingly diverse, sometimes contradictory, experiences of what they can and cannot bear. Apparently on advice from their physicians, some believe thi:y can tolerate part of an ordinary Communion host. For others ever: a tiny piece excites the allergy.

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InformationTeaders of this column might relay to me will be appreciated. As I've indicated when treating this subject in the past, the number of people suffering from this disease is far greater than most of us imagine.

Catholics will be grateful in a special way for any formula that allows them to receive the Communion host without further endan. gering their health.

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From one columnist to anoth'er: Why we write Bill Tammeus, a columnist for the Kansas City Star in Missouri, and I were talking recently about

stand what we say or absolutely disagree with us.

I have now had the opportunity to read so many writing and why we do it. He told me about a call of Tammeus' columns - on family, faith, nature, he had gotten from an Illinois mother whose son public policy, war, the media and so much more. I had died. She told him she read a column of his find a great connection between his approach to column writing and my own. In fact, reading his - "Autumn Whispers to Us of Final Things" works has given me new . at the funeral service because it expressed everyexcitement about the " thing her son would have privileged opportunity to wanted said at that mowrite - specifically with ment. the hope of opening hearts As a colleague, who, and minds - that I have like Tammeus, has. been been given. a columnist for just over What is clear in so 25 years, I knew very many of Tammeus' colBy Antoinette. Bosco personally how humbled· umns is that his faith is and touched he must have primary in his life. He felt with that call. tells me he was raised What I find most impreSSive about Tammeus' Presbyterian, but "walked away from the church" writing is that while he writes for the secular press, as a teen-ager. When he was in his late 30s, howhe still views the world, as he says, "through my ever, as a husband and father, he felt the need for "a theologica.llenses. I mean I try to be sensitive to an religious home." Through some friends he was' led eternal perspective and that I try to have an appre- back to a Presbyterian church, but this one "more ciation for the sacred all around. My columns are of a church for seekers"; before long his faith bemy attempts to point to some important, lasting came "a passion for me." He points with humble meaning." . pride to having been the recipient of the 2001 AmeriBecause we live in two different parts of the can Academy of Religion Award in the category of country, I don't get to see Tammeus' columns very opinion writing.

Tammeus so well expresses why he writes coloften. Fortunately, the University of Missouri Press has just published a solid collection of these time- umns: "To get people to think. I do that by making less pieces, underTammeus' selected title, "A Gift them laugh, cry, making them angry, making them of Meaning." The publisher, 'seeing the "lasting have fresh insights about the world around them. I truths" in these works, has called the book "an invi- try to say, 'Look at daily. events, ask deeper questation to breathe deeply and seek out the meaning tions, be more complex.' Eventually we all have to of what the world heaves at us each day." ask faith-based questions, those concerned with eterAs columnists, we have a kind of fellowship of nal values." And he added, sincerely, "What else is respect. We !mow how hard it is to keep coming up there?"

Like my fellow columnist, I ask the same queswith subjec:ts that have universal themes. We know how easy it is to offend people who may misunder- tion.

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A little quiz on terms related to the' Mandatum' A reader justifiably called me 2. "Ex Corde Ecclesiae": quently deals with doctrinal or on the carpet recently for a cola) An Italian opera about a re- disciplinary matters as they perumn that threw around words like tired accordion teacher who falls tain to the organization of the "mandatum" and "proChurch. bity" as if most persons 4. Particular nOmis: who do not wear miters a) Men named Norm on a regular basis know who are fussy about what they mean. things in general.

It is a valid point. And, b) The average speed since the deadline for of an atomic particle. people who want to rec) Rules or regulaBy Dan Morris ceive permfssion to teach tions that apply a univerCatholic theology at a sal teaching document college or university ....- - - - - - - - - -....~ (such as an apostolic conlooms (June 1 if they stitution) toa specific were hired before last May 3), it in love with a mermaid. ecclesiastical jurisdiction. would be good to pass along a few b) The exclamation screamed 5. Orthodoxy: definitions that bear on the dia- by parachutists when they pull the a) The study of putting braces logue on that topic. rope to open their chutes. on teen-agers' teeth.

Thus, following is the Roadkill c) The 1990 apostolic consti- . b) A company that makes garTheological Society's multiple- tution by Pope John Paul II es- den products, especially plant choice quiz, sticking to its time- tablishing worldwide norms for . food. honored tradition of always mak- Catholic colleges and universities; c) Right belief as compared ing the correct answer C: it sets forth a need. for a "manda- with heterodoxy or heresy; the 1. Mandatum: tum." term is used at times to discuss a) A popular dance featuring 3. Apostolic constitution: concern about sound doctrine. sequential hand and arm movea) Ability to eat almost any6. Doctrine: ments; as in, "Let's do the Man- thing, even locusts. a) Boxcars that offload ships datum." b) The governing documents in Texas and parts of Louisiana. b) A yellowish pudding served for the country of Apostolacia. b) A cold and flu medication. on special holidays in Oceania. c)A formal teaching document c) Formal or revealed truth c) The ecclesiastical mandate of the Church issued under the au- taught by the Church as necessary or authorization from a bishop to thority and name of the pope; of- for acceptance by the faithful. teach theology in a Catholic col- ten considered a legislative text, 7. Heterodoxy: lege or university. a) A anti-acne cream. an apostolic constitution fre-

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Student reservist called to ~ctiv~ duty says he's ready to serve

By MARIA T. GAETANO CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

to do ... it's my duty to my country."

O'Brien told the Arlington Catholic Herald, diARLINGTON, Va. - John O'Brien, a senior at ocesan newspaper, that he sees the coming months Christendom College in Front Royal, had just one as a time for spiritual discernment and growth. "I more set of finals and one more semester until gradu- 'think that it will be a time to grow closer to God and ation when he got the call. . submit myself to his will. I am going to protect my A corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, family, my country, but coming home to them is O'Brien was notified in December that the military important. So it's in God's hands."

After receiving the initial phone reserve unit to which he belonged call, O'Brien told his fam'ily the had been activated for duty in supnews, beginning with his father, a port of Operation Enduring Freedom. . retired Army lieutenant colonel.

"We'll get through this," said his Engaged to be married this Aumother, Maria O'Brien. gust, O'Brien had been exploring She said she and her husband, job possibilities and places to live.

John J. O'Brien, have been helping His life was moving forward and their son prepare himself physically, he excitedly anticipated the comemotionally and spiritually for the ing year - until he got the phone possibilities 'ahead. A longtime milicall. tary family, they have been sta"I wasn't entirely surprised,'" tioned in Europe and all around the O'Brien said. "But I did wonder, United States. why now? I had been expecting it A member of the 2nd Battalion, since the attacks in September, but 25th Marines, the first Marine inafter time went by and the Taliban fantry reserve battalion activated fell, I thought the chances of being MARINE CORPS Re- since the September 11 attacks, activated were low. But still, there servist John O'Brien is pic- O'Brien reported for duty to his rewas always that possibility."

There also were several indica- tured shortly before leaving serve unit in Harrisburg, Pa., in midtors that his unit could be activated, for duty in Operation Endur- January.

O'Brien said; these included the ing Freedom. (eNS photo by His active outy will include sevnew Conex boxes, which the mili- Maria T. Gaetano, Arlington eral months in Camp Lejeune, N.C., tary uses for gear and supplies when Catholic Herald) where he graduated from boot camp in 1998. O'Brien's unit has been aca unit moves, stacked in the parktivated for one year but the time could be extended ing lot during his December drill.

And the leaders of his company advised them to to two years.

O'Brien anticipates a year of hard training and get their paperwork in order, and encouraged the Marines to have wills written, another hint of the possible foreign deployment, but he is ready for "whatever God has in store. As a Catholic, I don't coming activation.

While he very much regrets that he will not be have to fear the future, I just have to do my duty, able to graduate and get married this year, he said work as hard as I can and trust in providence for the that "this militarx activation is something Ijust have .rest."

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., February 22,2002 b) A mixed-breed dog - part Dachshund and part Blue Heeler. c) The holding of views that are contrary to orthodox or accepted beliefs and truths.

8. Website: a) A place spiders live. b) The "location" on the Internet at which one can find information on a topic, in this case "sites" where people with theological axes to grind have posted guesses and gossip on which theologians might or might not receive a "mandatum" and the schools where they teach. c) Both of the above.

9. Magisterium: a) A special school for magicians and wizards. b) The hydraulic pump used

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10. Probity: a) In favor of little old women with snarly dispositions. b) A legal status in which a person does not go to jail but reports to an officer of the court on a regular basis. c) Demonstrated virtue or int.egrity; uprightness.

I OK, OK, OK: We all kno~ a miter is that pointy headdress worn by prelates, popes, and abbots - and actors who are pretending to be one.

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Mercy Sisters, bLiild first of 31 national houses in Erie, Pa.

By ANDREA BARAN

eludes soine homes falling' into disrepair, older well-kept homes and newly built aluminum-sided dwellings. Homes with neat yards and porches are in sharp contrast , to a dead-end corner where an abandoned green- and graystriped couch sits against a high chain-link fence, some of its cushions scattered' on the ground nearby. , ,"Our goal in moving in there .is that this house would be a place 'of welcome and communitybuilding and a spiritual center," said Sister Maura Smith, a former president of the Mercy Sisters and 'now het community's outreach coordinator. .' Sister Mimra sind the'sisters of the Erie regional community were poised to take advantage of the project when it was announced by the Sisters of Mercy at a national chapter meeting.

"This is an affordable housing program. It's an attempt to build a neighborhood that promotes diversity," said Sister Mama, adding that diversity would be both economic and cultural.

"The overarching goal," she said, "would be to get to know the people of the area and help them in achieving their own goals."

The home is being financed by a loap from the McAuley Inst,i,tute of Silver Spring, Md., and Northwest Savings Bank.

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Pope prays Olympics will unite human' family 'SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) The 2002 Winter Olympic Games can serve as a reaffirmation of the bonds uniting the members of the human family, Pope John Paul II said in a letter to Bishop George H. Niederauer of Salt Lake City.

The missive, made public in early February by the Intermountain Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, was written on, behalf of tht: pope by Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, a top assistant to the Vatican secretary of state.

The pope asked Bishop Niederauer "to convey his warm greetings and good wishes to the participating athletes, the organizers and the many community volunteers who are generously cooperating in the celebration of" the Winter Olympic Games February currently underway.

"His Holiness prays that the Olympic tradition of healthy com~ petition in the pursuit of personal excellence will be a source of inspiration and encouragement not only to the participating athletes but to all who strive to use wisely their God-given gifts and talents for their own development and for the advancement of the common good," Archbishop Sandri wrote. ' The pope indicated his hope "that young people in particular will see in the Olympic ideal achallenge to be. renewed in hope and an incentive t~ expend their best energies in shaping a future of justice and opportunity for all the world's people."

The letter also included a papal blessing "upon all those associated with the celebration of the Winter Olympics."

ERIE, Pa. ---"- On a street cor~ ner in east Erie, the cement block foundation for the nation's first House of Mercy is quickly being built. ' The Erie regional community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas hopes that the modular home soon will become a spiritual foundation in the developing neighborhood.

Organizers said the House of , Mercy will provide a play'e for hospitality and prayer, including a c()mmunity gathering room for , meetings. It also will promote home ownership and an expansion of the Neighborhood Watch program. Officials broke ground January 24 for the home, where three Erie Mercy Sisters will live and minister.

One of the sis,ters, Sister Michele Marie Schroeck, is director of service learning at Erie's Mercyhurst College.

"It's an excellent opportunity to really get involved and make a difference in the neighborhood," Sister Michele Marie, who will ,continue working at Mercyhurst, told the Lake Shore Visitor, Erie's diocesan newspaper. "With my background as a ~eacher, I hope to get involved with the'youth in the:neighborhool~"'" ,., The neighborhood where House of Mercy i~ being built in-

Don Crenshaw, president and owner of Royal Homes Construction and Developments of Erie, is building the home. It is estimated construction will be completed in March.

"We were looking where we could put our energy where other people were not," Sister Maura told the Lake Shore Visitor. "We met Mr. Crenshaw, who also had a vision for uplifting that 'neighborhood.", . , ' ", ~ Sister Mau'ra said the Erie Mercy Sisters had a, similar ministry il\ the '19208 when they ran a boarding house for \\to,rking women in Erie called Our'Lady of Peace House. ' • ' The sisters want to build 31 houses - among their 17 congregations in the United States . like the one operated by Mother Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy as well as the first House of Mercy in Ireland in 1827. It served homeless and abused women and children from Dublin's slums.

"Civic organizations and religious communities '" realize they can make the most impact by organizing at the grassroots level through neighborhoods or parishes," said Sister Michele Marie.

I Added Sister Maura, "We now ha~~ sOIl}e broad goals apd tpo§~ .• goals will be refined as the work begins."

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By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN CITY - Communion and Liberation, like other new lay movements, is a sign of the vitality of the Catholic Church and of the Holy Spirit's presence among its' members, Pope John Paul II. said. ' .

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"The su:ength of the Spirit of Christ never'ceases to overcome, almost to break, the schemes and sedimentary forIlls" of faith, giving rise to new energy and ways to meet new human needs, the pope said.

Communion and Liberation, founded in Milan in 1954, now has ,members in 70 countries. ,Pope John Paul said one of ,the most strIking things about Communion and Liberation is its commitment to "listening to the needs of man tQday."

"Man never stops searching; when he is marked by the drama of violence, by solitude and insignificance as well as when he lives in serenity and joy, he continues to search," the pope said.

Communion and LiberatIon offers modern men and women what they are searching for: a' personal encounter with Christ, which is not irrational or sentimental, but shows them that Christ gives real meaning to their lives, the pope said. _. ~.- ~

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By CINDY WOODEN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

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Although he has cancelled his VATICAN CITY - Protesting trip as requested, Cardinal the Vatican's recent establishment Kasper sent a letter to Russian of four dioceses in Russia, the Orthodox officials "confirming Russian Orthodox Church has his willingness to go at any time aSked the Vatican's top ecumenist to clarify the situation," the offito cancel his scheduled visit to cial said.

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The statement of the Orthodox Cardinal Walter Kasper, presi- patriarch and synod said, "The dent of the Pontifical Council for le~dership of the Roman CathoPromoting <;hristian Unity, was lic Church is now responsible bescheduled to travel to Moscow for fore God 'and history for a sharp meetings with Russian Orthodox aggravation of our relations, for Patriarch Alexei II and other top the frustration of the hope for officials. their normalization that has just CHRIST URGES his apostles to seek a desertplace and rest awhile in this mural in the Metropolitan Kirill of begun to take shape. ''The Vatican's action has put sacristy of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Smolensk and Kaliningrad, head of the Orthodox office for ecu- in jeopardy the ability of the (CNS photo) menical relations, told Cardinal Catholic West and the Orthodox Kasper last week that the request East to cooperate as two great to cancel his visit was related di- civilizations for the benefit of rectly to the Vatican's February Europe and the world," the stateannouncement that it was trans- ment said. forming into dioceses the four "The opportunity for common Catholic apostolic administra- Christian witness before divided tions set up in the 1990s to min- . humanity has been sacrificed for momentary benefits," it added. ister to Catholics in Russia.

By JOHN NORTON into concrete decisions and acti~ faith re-proposes the ideal of "This is a logical reaction to They said they viewed the CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE selfless giving, based on the con- tions, not simply "external forms the unilateral steps taken by the Vatican action "as unfriendly and VATICAN CITY - In a world scious liberty of persons animated and vague proposals."

Vatican to create a centralized undermining the prospects for that is "often obsessed by profit," by authentic love," he said.

He invited Christians to join structure for the Catholic Church better relations between the two the Church season of Lent offers ilj The pope said Lent reminds him in asking forgiveness "for us in Russia" despite "the opposition churches." believers an opportunity to pro- Christians to reach out generously and for others." \.

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the of the Orthodox Church," the mote selfless giving, Pope John to the needy in appreciation of the "We, too, have before our eyes Vatican secretary of state, said: "It metropolitan wrote.

Paul II said. "wondrous mystery" of the love of and carry impressed in our souls Metropolitan Kirill's letter, is not right that our Russian Or"Today's society has a great God, who "expect~ from us a re-. images of suffering and terrible which was released by his office, thodox brothers say they were need to rediscover the value of sponse that is similarly generous, tragedies, often the. fruit of,irrecame one day after Patriarch surprised. For some time we have selfless giving, especially because free and conscious." sponsible egoislll. We; tb6, f~lthe Alexei and members of the Rus- been discussing with them this a logic of exclusive search for "Are not almsgiving and acts of weight of the discouragem.ei)~ of sian Orthodox Synod issued a reorganization planned by the profit and gain at any cost often charity, which we are invited to so many men and women in the. statement saying the creation of pope to offer better religious asseems to triumph in our world," he make especially in this penitential face of the pain of innocent路 the four dioceses was an "un- sistance to Catholics in that imsaid at a recent weekly general au- season, a possible response to the (people) and the contradictions of friendly" move that dimmed any mense country." dience. gratuitousness of divine grace?" he humanity today," the pope said.

The cardinal路 also dismissed hope for improved ecumenical "In the face of the widespread said.

"We need the Lord's help to relations. concerns that the Vatican action perception that every decision and In his homily at an evening recover trust and thejoy of life.

A Vatican official said the Or- would delay the trip Pope John action are dominated by market Mass in Rome's Basilica of Santa We must return to him, who opens thodox statements simply under- Paul has hoped to make to Ruslogic and the triumph of the law Sabina, the pope said authentic to us the door of his heart, rich in score how important continuing sia. of the greatest gain possible, Chris- spiritual conversion must translate goodness and mercy," he .said.

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TIlE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., February 22, 2002

eNS video' reviews路 NEW YORK (CNS) - The fol- tion Picture Association ofAmerica. lowing are home' videocassettere- . (Ingram Entertainment) "Love Story" (1970) .views from the U.S. Conference of Supersuds screen version of Catholic Bishops Office for Film and Erich Segal's romantic melodrama Broadcasting. about a rich youth (Ryan O'Neal) ''Hardball'' (2001) _ Prosaic story of a compulsive and rough-talking baker's daughter gambler (Keanu Reeves) who is (Ali MacGraw) whose Harvard, forced to repay a loan by coaching a Radcliffe courtship and marriage Chicago inner-city Little League survive their social and cultural difteam. The timeworn plot in direc- .ferences until her early death from tor Brian Robbins' film has its mo- some sort of dread ailment. Direcments, mainly in the natural perfor- torArthur Hiller manipulates viewer mances of the child actors, but the emotions skillfully and shamelessly distuFbing ending adds little to its in a sentimental, old-fashioned tearmessage of overcoming obstacles. jerker, updated with some rude lanA tragic death, brief gunplay, a few guage. The U.S. Conference of menacing scenes of fisticuffs and Catholic Bishops classification is Arecuning crass language with fleet- III - adults. The Motion Picture ing profanity. The U.S. Conference Association ofAmerica rating is PG ofCatholic Bishops classification is - 'parental guidance suggested. .

A-III - adults. The Motion Pic-' (Paramount) "Pandaemonium" (2001) ture Association of America rating Labored drama aoout the turbuis PG-13 - pareI1ts are strongly cautioned. Some material may be.. lent friendship and collaboration beinappropriate for children under 13. tween English poets Samuel Coleridge (Linus Roache) and Wil- .

(Paramount) Iiam Wordsworth (John Hannah). ''Hearts in Atlantis" (2001) Touching story set in 1960 in Although visually lyrical at times, which a fatherless II.-year-old boy director Julien Temple's historical (Anton Yelchin) befriends an older speculation is mostly disjointed and man (Anthony Hopkins) renting a hectic, lacking a cogent stoiytelling room in his house whom he discov- structure. Intermittent drug use and' . ers has a special psychic gift sought fleeting violence. The U.S. Conferby dangerous men. ScottHicks' ten- ence ofCatholic Bishops classificader film beautifully explores human tion is A-III - adults. The Motion frailties and vulnerabilities yet is of- Picture Association of America ratten weighed down by its own heavy- ing is PG-13 - parents are strongly handedness. Brief violence includ- cautioned. Some material may be ing a rape scene and fleeting crass inappropriate for children under 13. . language. The U.S. Conference of (USA) . "The Saint of Fort Catholic Bishops classification isAWashington" (1993) III ...,--- adults. The Motion Picture An 'impoverished Vietnam vet Association ofAmerica rating is PG.13 - parents are strongly cautioned. (Danny Glover) and the fragile, Some material may be inappropri- schizophrenic youth (Matt Dillon) ate for children under 13. (Wamer he has. befriended plan to rent a small apartment by washing car Home Video) windshields until victimized by a "jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001) . vicious' thug (Ving Rhames) who Sorry, comedy in which two los- preys on NewYork City's homeless. . ers (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith) Director Tim Hunter's realistic porhitchhike from New Jersey to Hol- trait of homeless men trying to relywood to sabotage a movie whose establish themselves is heartbreakidiotic characters are based on them- ing but the characters are simplistiselves. Packed with cameos and cally portrayed as angels or devils. characters from his previous films, .Brief violence and some rough lan- . writer-director Smith's witless road guage. The U.S. Conference of flick is just one nasty joke 'after an- Catholic Bishops classification is Aother tacked onto a very slim Il - adults and adolescents. The premise. A few explicit sexual situ- Motion Picture Association of ations, much crass and sexual hu- America rating is R - restricted. mor, some comically intended vio- (Wamer Home Video) lence, brief drug content, fleeting "Salaam Bombay" (1988) rear nudity and nonstop rough lanAfter coming to Bombay. to eam guage and disgusting expressions. the 500 rupees needed by his mother The U.S. Conference of Catholic to pay a debt, a lO-year-old country Bishops classification is 0 - mor- lad struggles to keep from being swal-. ally offensive. The Motion Picture lowed up in the sordid slums of an Association of America rating is R overcrowded city. Directed with . - restricted. (Dimension) warm humanity and some humor by ''Love'' (1973) Mira Nair, her work man'ages to avoid Hungarian drama about the wife both sentimentality and cynicism in (Mari Torocsik) of a man impris- relating a sympathetic tale of hope oned by the Stalinist regime who arnid squalor and injustice. Though tries to keep her aged mother-in-law the subtitled movie affirms the hu(Lili Darvas) from learning the truth man dignity of India's poor and about her son's absence. Director homeless, there are several restrained Karoly Makk's work is simple, un- scenes in a brothel, a few drug transpretentious and quite honest in its actions and some violence, including celebration of such sentiments as a knifing. The U.S. Conference of love, fidelity and sacrifice. Subtitles. Catholic Bishops classification is AThe U.S. Conference of Catholic IT- adults and adolesCents. Not rated Bishops classification is A-I - gen- by the Motion Picture Association of eral patronage. Not rated by the Mo- America: (Nostalgia)

Asner: Playi.ng Pope John XXIII was his most intimidating role ,

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Capitani said two of the film's defining moments are the pontiff's famed moonlit greeting to Italian ROME - Ed Asner, best known as TV's "Lou . families in St. Peter's Square and his mediation Grant," said his role playing Pope John XXIII in a during the Cuban missile crisis.

Asner, who described himself as a cultural Jew, new Italian television movie was one of the most praised the script and film direction, saying he intimidating of his five-decade acting career. thought it presented the "The difficulty for "good pope" as faithfully me was: 'How do you' as possible. play a saint?' It fright"During the course of ened me," Asner told rethis film, I was driven porters recently on the constantly by the film's last day of shootthought: Where is he a ing in Italy. sinner? Where is he the "Perhaps other than normal human being, too large an appetite, filled with anger, filled which I have, there with rage, filled with wasn't anything wrong envy?" he said. with him. He had no "But in all my search freckles, no spots, no - in reading all the bivices that I know of," he ographies - (I found) he said. never departed from the Dressed in fuB papal holiness for which the regalia, the stocky 72world regards him," year-old American actor Asner said. leaned heavily on a cane A far cry from his as he limped around the character as the irasmovie set in an 18thcible Lou Grant, Asner century private Roman )n red velvet papal sliplibrary, bidding new pers radiated a dignified friends in the prop crew air of thoughtfu I and good-bye with an Italotherworldly reflection, ian-style embrace. even after the, cameras One enormous and stopped roBing. unshaven crew member But when a reporter choked back tears of suggested his similarities emotion as Asner patted to Pope John go beyond his cheek paternaBy and ACTOR ED ASNER physical appe~rance, thanked him .for his Asner briefly jumped out work on the set. . .

"He is not o~ly the spitting image of John XXIII; of character; sn9rting and impatiently waving the he even acts like him," an Italian journalist watch- question away. "Aw, come on now, get off that. I am a sinner," he said. ing the scene said with amazement.

Asner said that he had never come across anyone Asner played the title role in "John XXIII," directed by Giorgio Capitani and jointly produced who deserved to be named a saint as much as'Pope John, who was beatified in 2000. by.RAI, Italy's public broadcaster, and Lux Vide.

"He' was not a pope who had been cloistered in an The $13.5 million production was set to air in Italy in the fall. An RAI official said the company Italian cardinalate for all his路life. He had been in the was in negotiations with several U.S. television world, and he was. able to take all of that knowledge broadcasters seeking to acquire it for the American of the world, bring it into the papacy and then; by it, take the Church back to the world," Asner said. . market. .

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ICallf)搂UlI1e搂 NEW YORK (CNS) - Following are .capsule reviews of movies recently revi,ewed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting.

"Crossroads" (Paramount) Terrible teen drama about an 18-year-old girl (Britney Spears) who takes a cross-country trip with her two gal pals (Zoe Saldana and Taryn Manning) to find the mother who abandoned her when she was a child. Aimed at the vulnerable pre-teen and teen audience, director Tamra Davis' contrived film scorns virginity and abstinence while sugarcoating underage drinking. An

implied sexual encounter, casual treatment of teen pregnancy, brief underage drinking and a few instances of crass language. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is A-IV adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

"John Q." (New Line) Melodramatic tale in which a desperate father (Denzel Washington) takes a hospital's emergency roo.m hostage after he's told they can't give his son the heart transplant he needs because of health insurance problems. Director Nick Cassavetes wraps a heavy-handed social message about health care coverage for the poor in a gut-wrenching story about a parent's worst nightmare, but the shameless emotional manipulation and cop-out ending u,!dermine the film's potential significance. Mature elements, brief violence with a few instances of profanity and crass language. The U.S. Conference ofCatholic Bish-

ops classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

"Return to Never Land" (Walt Disney Pictures) Mildly amusing animated sequel to the 1953 classic "Peter Pan" begins in World War II London when Wendy's daughter (voiced by Harriet Owen) is whisked off by Captain Hook (voiced by Corey Burton) to Never Never Land where she rediscovers her sense of imagination and adventure before Peter Pan (voiced by Blayne Weaver) helps her fly home.

Directed by Robin Budd, the film has the usual quality animation, but its flat songs and skimpy story render' it unmemorable. A few mildly menacing scenes. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is A-I - general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is G - general audiences.

Seminarians' nUlnbers up 73 percent under Pope John Paul, Vatican says VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The number of seminarians worl~wide has grown 73 percent under Pope John Paul II's pontificate, with the greatest increase in Africa and Asia, the Vatican said.

That statistic was one of several released a week ago when the latest Vatican yearbook or "annuario" was presented to the pope.

The huge volume lists cardinals, bishops, dioceses, Vatican agencies and religious orders. For several years, the Vatican has used the occasion of its publication to release selected Churchwide statistics.

The latest statistics date to 2000 and show that the number of priests in the world increased over the previous year by 189, to more than

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Thirst for holiness must guide seminary studies, pope says

tion - 49.4 percent - now lives in the Americas, while 26.7 percent lives in Europe, 12.4 percent in Africa, 10.7 percent in Asia and 0.8 percent in Oceania.

By CINDY WOODEN much more than that which diThe overall Church workforce CATliOUC NEWS SERVICE vides them." shows a continuing increase in deaROME A thirst for holiness Pope John Paul also spoke cons and catechists. Currently about 4.1 million people are engaged in must motivate everything a semi- about another former student at the Church's pastoral work, includ- narian does, Pope John Paul II the seminary, Bruno Marchesini, ing nearly 4,500 bishops; nearly .told students at Rome's major who died in 1938 at the age of 23. He was less 28,000 permanent deacons, more seminary.

"Holiness is than two years than 55,000 religious brothers, more "If God is willing, seminar- . away from than 801,000 women religious, the first point nearly 31,000 members of secular of every mis- ians soon will have their priestly ordinaorders, more than 126,000 lay mis- sionary pro- own special protector and a tion when .he the .. caught mentnsionaries and 2.6 million catechists. gram," The yearbook reports the Vatican pope told cur- model who can inspire them gitis and died.

In Decemnow holds diplomatic relations with rent and pro- in their priestly formation," spective semi- the pope said. bel', Pope John 174 countries. narians during Paul formally his recent, anrecognized that nual visit to the seminary, which Marchesini lived a life of heroic has a ,current enrollment of 165. virtues, an initial step in the beThe evening program included atification process. ' of an oratorio in"If God is willing, seminarians the performance stretch your dollars. spired by ~ past student of the soon will have their own special Warner suggests if you want to have a quality seminary, Blessed Pope John protector and a model who can retirement, you must look for sales. Watch for XXIII. inspire them in their priestly forsales advertised on television, radio, in newspa"With faith in his heart, Angelo mation," the pope said. pers, and in promotion flyers that come in the Roncalli (who would become Pope John Paul said it would mail.

Pope John XXIII) prepared like be especially beautiful if the Another way to get items on sale is by using you are doing to carry out the model of holiness for seminarians coupons. Grocery stores sometimes offer "double" various tasks which would be en- all over the world would be one discounts with coupons. Some department stores trusted to him," the pope said. who studied at the seminary of offer special discounts if you open a charge ac"Today I would like to underthe Rome diocese, whose bishop count. line especially his yearning for is the pope.

Factory outlet shopholiness, which became a daily He asked the seminarians and ping is a great way to program in his life," the pope potential seminarians to "journey save money. Items are said. without stopping toward the arregularly/discounted, ) "His optimism was solid, al- duous and majestic peak" of hoand then there are spethough he faced real problems and liness, counting their daily blesscial sales on top of that. difficulties," he said. "Strong in ings and responding with thanksIt is a good idea to buy his faith, he called peop~e to take giving in the form of good works. gifts anead for occa. into account the fact that that sions such as graduawhich unites the disciples of tions, weddings, or Christ and people in general is CAPE COD birthdays. , When shopping in department stores ask if they NATIONAL have a weekly senior discount day. Many retail-' Montie Plumbing MORTGAGE ers gi ve seniors 10 or 15 percent off any pur& Heating Co. Low, low rates starting at chase on certain days.

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The Vatican said the nl,lmber of seminarians had increased from about 64,000 in 1978 to more than 110,500 in 2000, a rise of73.1 percent. The greatest increase came in Africa, where the number of seminarians more than tripled; Asia followed with an increase of 125 percent; the Americas showed an increase of 65 percent; and Europe's increase was 12 percent.

The Vatican said the global Catholic population grew in 2000 to 1.05 billion, equivalent to 17.3 percent of the world population.

Almost half the Catholic popula-

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sound, and we concentrate on informative, service-oriANN ARBOR, Mich. Ave Maria Communications, ented programming that a Michigan-based Catholic helps listeners apply their broadcast ministry estab- faith in their daily lives."

At present, the network is lished by Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan, has offering three major fiveannounced a new satellite day-a-week 'programs programming service for ra- "Kresta in the Afternoon," a dio stations that are geared live, three-hour call-in talk primarily toward Catholic show; "The Doctor Is In," a audiences or evangelize with one-hour program produced

by Catholic Answers and feaa Catholic message: The new Ave Maria Ra- turing psychologist Ray dio Satellite Network offers Guarendi and health educasubscribing station's a sched- tor Colleen Mast; and ule of satellite-fed programs "Heart, Mind and Strength," and brief features, all free of a one-hour question-and-ancharge. Stations that lack sat- swer show focusing on famellite downlink capability ily and lifestyle concerns and can obtain the equipment hosted by psychotherapist . . needed to recei ve the Gregory Popcak.

Five short daily features network's offerings as part also are offered - "Family of the Ave Maria service.

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VATICAN CITY - The Vatican plans to publish two new documents on the Internet in coming weeks, .one a reflection . on ethical issues and the other an assessment of online pastoral opportunities. .

The documents have been unde'r preparation for more than a year by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, headed by U.S. Archbishop John P. Foley.

A press conference to present the documents is tentatively scheduled for February 28 at the Vatican, sources said.

The document on "Ethics and the Internet" was expected to address cultural and philosophical issues raised by the online revolution, as well as traditional concerns like pornography, privacy and intellectual property "rights.

It is expected to take an overall positive approach to the Internet as a powerful means of global communication. At the same time, it is expected to probe the question of values - or lack of values - on the Internet, and discuss the risks of cultural domination and homogenization that has accompanied the new technology.

The document on' "The Church and the Internet" focuses on how the ChUl~chcan take advantage of pastoral possibilities offered by the Internet: in spreading the Gospel, in communication 'between pastors and faithful, and in offering educational and other resources to those inside and outside the Church.

Pope John Paul II made the Internet the topic of his annual message for World Communications Day 2002, saying that online technology offers "magnificent opportunities" for eva!1gelization, especially among young people who increasingly use the Web as a "window on the world."

But he said' these electronic contacts need personal followup by the Church, and cautioned that the Inte'rnet can never replace the deeper religious experience offered by living Church communities.

INDIAN 'ACTIVISTS demonstrate in protest of Valentine's Day in C~lcutta, India. Members of. Shiv Sena, a hard-line Hindu faction, burned Valentine cards and called for a ban on the holiday, which they consider an import from t~e West that does not reflect Indian culture. .(CNS photo from Reuters)'

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By CATHOLIC: NEWS SERVICE

"Love is tenderness. for the mitment to which the lo~e of TERNI, Italy - True love is one near you, it is passion to Valentine calls us." more like salt than the choco- make the world more beautiful, If the ci~y truly wants to be lates that have become a stan- it is compassion for the poor and ."l'he City o~ St. Valentine," as dard Valentine's Day gift, said weak and it is an alliance to signs on the roads leading into the bishop of Terni, the Italian make the work more just and town say, then the citizens of the city St. Valentine served .as peaceful," he said. town must commit themselves bishop at the turn of the third Each year; couples gather at "to the Lord and to the poor, the century.

St. Valentine's burial place north weak and those in need," Bishop "The love of S1. Valentine re- of Rome to promise their love Paglia said. sembles the' salt which gives to each other and to pray for Atthe Mass, he told couples, taste to one's entire life more God's blessing and help in keep- Valentine "held nothing back, he than a chocolate which gives sat- ing their love alive. helped everyone, healed people, isfaction for a moment, then dis-.

Valentine was bishop of Terni cared for the sick and' fed the appears," said Bishop Vincenzo in "very difficult years for Chris- poor. ~nd he taught .others to Paglia of Terni, Narni and tians, who repeatedly endured love.

Amelia, during l;l recent celebra- persecution," the bishop said "It is not easy to love today," tion in Terni's 'Basilica of St. during his Mass marking the the bishop said.

Valentine. anniversary of his predecessor's "Love is not a question of The bishqp made the same martyrdom. . character nor a temporary inpoint during the Mass he celAlthough many tales exist to stinct that lasts as long as it lasts, ebrated in the basilica for hun- explain how St. Valentine's then ends. That kind of behavdreds of engaged couples in an- . feast day became the day for ior is generally called selfishticipation of Valentine's Day. celebrating love, in Terni the ness," he said.

"Valentine's love is more like story centers on Bishop Valentine's message is that salt than chocolate," he told the Valentine's wi.JIingness to offi- love is stronger than death; it couples. "Salt, as you know, not ciate at the marriage of a pa- does not allow one to abandon only preserves food but gives. it gan young man and Christian another at the first sign of diftaste. And salt does not exist for young woman, despite the so- ficulty, the bishop said. itself; it exists to give flavor. cial and political dangers their Bishop Paglia told the couples "Love is like that," he said. relationship posed. to begin preparing for a lifetime "Love gives flavor to one's life, '. In his homlIy, Bishop Paglia of true love by reading the Gosevery day, everything we do. said his predecessor's witness to pel and going to Mass every Love forgives and love over- the primacy of love. went well Sunday. c.omes obstacl~s we think are in- beyond performing a contro- . "In the Mass we encounter surmountable. versial wedding; he' cared for Jesus, the only one who has "We are all forcibly and usu- the poor and the sick of the re- loved, cQmpletely to the point ally unconsciously students in gion and preached the Gospel of death, the o'nly one who ne.ver the school of selfishness," mak- of love. betrayed anyone, the only one . ing it easy to react with violence, "We must not depreciate the who knows how to forgive comto put oneself first, to offend, love of Valentine, turning it into pletely," he said. to hate and to betray, he said. a dim and empty sentimental~'Come, listen to the Gospel But love takes effort and may ism," he said. "We must look at and receive the flavor of life," cost, the bishop told the couples. the fascinating, yet serious com- the bishop said.

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., February 22, 2002

BISHOP O'MALLEY stands with catechumens from St. Pius X, South Yarmouth following the Rite of Election last Sunday. (Anchor/Gordon photos)

RCIA

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Cassandra Cambra of St. John the Baptist, New Bedford, agreed it is something that she. too has wanted to do for a long time and she is "very happy about the process."

For the sponsors of these adults and children the Rite of Christian IniJiation of Adults has been an experience that has also helped their own faith grow and they too were enthusiastic about the experience.

"It's been an honor to be a sponsor," said Christine Fernandes, who with her husband Victor, is supporting Cambra.

"You renew your own faith while you do it."

Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, coming to join our ranks. "FolOFM Cap., was the presider at low Jesus faithfully." the rites. He was joined by many The presentation of the catechumens followed with each diocesan priests and deacons.

The bishop said that the Rite .and their godparents standing to of Election is a "very happy oc- answer the call. They were casion," for him and the Church asked to express their response and he extended a welcome to to the call of Christ in the presence of the Church by signing all.

In his homily, he told cat- the Book of Elect intending to echumens and candidates to "em- enter into the life of the Church brace the word of God," and that though the sacraments of baptheir "enthusiasm inspires us and tism, confirmation and the Euhelps strengthen our faith." charist.

"I'm excited to become a "Your reception of the路sacraments will be a time of great Catholic and find the fullness of blessings for you, your families the Church," said Roger Willand the Church," continued the iams, of St. John Neumann bishop. We rejoice that you are Church, East Freetown. "The

rites like this are wonderfuL" Father Henry Dahl, director of the Office of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, said that the participation of people in the program is up 52 percent from last year and he was happy to see so many involved.

"It's a wonderful day for the diocese and the Church," said Father Dahl. "It's exciting to see so many people called to God and we're blessed to have so many programs in the parishes to welcome them."

He added that it's also special for him because it reminds him of when he himself came into the Church.

"Today I share in 'their joy," Father Dahl declared.

After the Rite of Election, the bishop then asked those answering the Call to Continued Conversion to stand.

Candidates, with sponsors standing beside them, answered questions about their readiness to share fully in the Church's sacraments. They were asked if they had listened to the Apostles' instruction proclaimed by the Church and if they have come to a deeper appreciation of their

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baptism.

The bishop stated: "My dear sons and daughters, the Church recognizes your desire to be sealed with the Holy Spirit and to have a place at Christ's eucharistic table. Join with us this Lent in a spirit of repentance: Hear the Lord's call to conversion and be faithful to your baptismal covenant."

Refreshments at the Cathedral school followed and the bishop greeted many of the adults and young people who stood in line to say hello. .

"It's encouraging to see how many people are coming into the Church," said the bishop. "New Catholics bring great energy into our parishes."

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DIOCESAN LENTEN PILGRIMAGE DAY WITH BISHOP. SEAN O'MALLEY, OFM CAP.

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CATECHUMEN MATTHEW Mackechnie of St. Pius X, South Yarmouth, signs the Book of the Elect at St. Mary's Cathedral as Deacon Paul Macedo and his sponsor Frank Sullivan look on.

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The mandatory coverage, she said, would include contraceptive methods that work by causing an early abortion instead of preventing fertilization.

"Those who voted against the religious freedom amendment, in effect, were telling Catholic and other religious institutions to

abandon their religious beliefs on issues that are at the heart of our moral vision."

Parker said those within the Fall River diocese who voted "No" on the amendment included: Reps.

Demetrius J. Atsalis and Eric Turkington of Barnstable; Antonio ED Cabral of New Bedford; James

H. Fagari of Taunton; Thomas N. George III of Brewster; Shirley Gomes of Chatham; Patricia A. Haddad of Somerset; Robert M. Koczera of Acushnet; Matthew Patrick of Bourne; Ruth W. Provost ofCarver; John E Quinn ofBerkley; William M. Straus ofFairhaven; and Philip Travis of Rehoboth.

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14 THEANCHOR-Diocese,ofFall River-Fri" Februm:y 22,2002

CYO basketball'AII-Star tournaDlents slated' .

FALL RIVER - The F~ll River Diocesan CYO will sponsor its annual All-Star basketball tournaments on Sunday, pairing the best players from throughout the league in competition with one another. Each second game in the tournament will be followed by a presentation of the All-Tourney Team and MVP trophies, .

The Junior Girls Tournament will be held at the Kennedy CYO'Center in New Bedford. The schedule is as follows: Fall River vs, New Bedford at I ,

p.m.; Taunton vs. the winner of game 1 at 2 p.m.

The Junior Boys Tournament will take place at the .Sullivan:McCarrick CYO Center in Fall River.

It will feature Fall River vs. New Bedford at 1 p.m. followed by the winner taking on Taunton in the 2 p.m. game.

The Prep Boys All-Star game will be held at Taunton Catholic Middle School. Fall River will take 'on New 'Bedford at 1 p.m. with the winner battling with Taunton at 2 p.m.

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MATTHEW DUMONT, left, a seventh-grade student atSS. Peter & Paul School, Fall River, serves pancakes to 路his "Guardian Angels," Arthur Bartlett, center, and Lenny Bouchard, right, during a Mardi Gras celebration. Guardian Angels, now in its fifth year, pairs studems with daily Mass communican'ts, The role of the guard!an provides good thoughts and words that establish a special friendship between them and the students,

PRESCHOOL STUDENTS (top photo) from St. Stanislaus School, Fall River, wear beads during a recent school celebration of Mardi Gras. From left are: Quinn Cunningham', Kaitlyn Dolan, Amanda Flaherty, Eileen Kinnane and Samantha Destremps. At right, .fourthgraders Lindsey O'Connor, Samantha Roman and Danny Rocha share a smile',

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FIRST-GRADERS Erin Hoberman and Michael Ferreira of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, New Bedford, display pinecone treats they made recently for birds at the Buttonwood Park Zoo. They and other students covered pinecones with peanut butter- and then rolled them in birdseed.

.PRINCIPAL MARY 'Ann Miskel congratulates Bishop Stang High School seniors and National Honor Society members Stephen Wood and Michelle Jarvis upon their nomination to 'compete for' a $1 ,000 scholarship. They were selected based on their leadership skills, participation in service organizations and clubs and their academic record. '

THE ANCHOR - Diocese ofFall River - Fri., February 22, 2002

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Students debut radio station with patriotic message

By MIKE GORDON ANcHOR STAFF

FALL RIVER - Students at SS. Peter and Paul School learned what it's like to work in live radio recently when their school debuted SSPP HE-R-O radio via the school~s intercom system as part of its Catholic Schools Week celebrations.

Each morning a group of three stu,dents would play patriotic music, read local and national news stories, report on the weather and bring informa'tion to their schoolmates and teachers.

The broadcasts also featured interviews of local fire and police personnel, post office workers and the reading of special "Who is My Hero" essays written by students in grades 18. It was a chance for students to show their patriotism and celebrate heroic figures aro,und them.

"It's been a way for us to recognize the heroes in our lives and in school," said teacher and program director Tom Keane.

He explained that the students are responsible for p!.!tting the enti re radio program together and it's been a good exercise in teamwork. "This program gives students a' feeling of pride and accomplishment," stated Pimentel. "It's been wonderful and we're extremely proud of the kids."

During one session, students Tyler Brito, Andrew Souza and Joseph Altobelli sat around a small table armed with a CD player, clippings from local newspapers and a microphone and readied themselves for the next show segment.

After the patriotic song

"Proud to be an American" finished playing, each took turns speaking over the mic bringing 'information to their classmates.

Sixth-grader Altobelli spoke between songs and seventh"grader Brito read results concerning the previous evenings Olympic games in Salt Lake

City. Souza, also a seventhgrader, was in charge of the weather, but all clearly shared in the success of the program and flashed more than one smile during the broadcast.

"It's been a lot of fun," said Souza. "Knowing everybody's. listening makes it exciting."

SSt PETER & PAUL students get ready for their H-E-R-O radio broadcast. From left are Tyler Brito, Andrew Souza and Joseph Altobelli. They were part of several teams of students , to broadcast news, weather and music to their classmates. (AnchortGordon photo)

Altobelli said he also enjoyed his work with the program and schoolmate Brito agreed.

"I loved it," he declared. , When asked if there was a lot of work involved Brito was first to respond stating "there is a lot of research."

General manager and sixthgrade teacher Ricardo Pimentel divided students up into five news teams and talk show hosts and helped to make H-E-R-O radio an informative and motivating project for the students.

School principal Kathleen Burt was pleased with the studenfs enthusiasm for the radio program and said it reached over 230 listeners in the school.

"It's given students an opportunity to talk about local events and develop an appreciation for what goes into a newscast," said Burt.

She added that the students really enjoyed recognizing their heroes and she was "very proud," of their efforts.

The radio program will 'again be an event of Catholic Schools Week next year, but given the enthusiasm of the students and t~e patriotism that echoed from the speakers at SS. Peter and Paul School, students shouldn't be surprised to hear the familiar voices of SSPP HE-R-O filling the halls more often.

Is pornography actually harmful to teens?

By CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

I am directing this particular installment of my column to the parents of teens. It's about a situation I think poses real danger for their children, especially for their sons.

As the law of the land sees it, if some adults want to produce and sell pornographic material and other adults wish to purchase and use it, nobody has a constitutional right to infringe on that transaction. The marketplace for that sort of filth used to be sleazy bookstores in creepy areas of town. The typicall2-year-old boy couldn't walk in and look around.

Today the pornography market has moved right into your living room - and into your child's bedroom. Many cable TV movie channels like HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and their cousins feature "mature" films late at night, typically starting sometime between 9 and midnight. It isn't quite hard core, put that doesn't matter.

If you subscribe to those services, your kids will watch it when you are not there.

The Internet is worse. Any youngster with Boys molested during this period are much a bit of curiosity, an Internet hookup and 10 more likely to be child molesters themselves. minutes of privacy can view the most ex- In my clinical experience, adults addicted to plicit pornographic images . pornography were almost imaginable. . . - - - - - - - - - -.. always first exposed to it Many reasonable, think-fl'51 during their middle school ing adults view most of this .. '-..,'" II g years. stuff as disgusting but ask, Parents say that they "Is it really harmful?" Afof can't protect their children from the world: "That stuff tel' all, many grownups have looked at a bit of porn, is out there." However, it is found it distasteful and the duty ofresponsible pargone on to lead perfectly ents to protect their chilnormal lives. What's the big deal? dren from what would harm them. PornogDuring early adolescence, the middle- raphy is harmful to children. It is not a matschool years, a major reorganization of per- tel' of taste. sonality takes place. The brain changes in I suggest a three-point action strategy. fundamental w,ays, and in the male, driven First, if you have teen-age boys, don't subby a huge increase in the production of test- scribe to premium cable movie channels. If osterone, attitudes about sex and sexuality you don't pipe that smut into your house, are formed and crystallized. they can't watch it. They may see it at their Intense sexual experiences during this friends' homes, but the exposure will be less, period can become imprinted, and many and less is better. adult males spend their lives trying to reproSecond, never keep a computer with duce the rush. It is tragic but true.

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be in an open area where you can supervise.

If your kids can access the Internet, installone of the really good filter programs.

Expect to pay about $40 for a top-notch product like CyberPatrol, CYBERsitter or NetNanny. Each of these programs blocks access to pornographic and violent hate sites, while allowing access to appropriate material. They also can prevent your kids from giving out personal information, like their telephone number or address.

Finally, they allow you to control how much time your kids spend on the Internet.

Contrary to common myth, the typical junior high kid cannot crack the code on these programs.

Pornography isn'tjust disgusting, it's dangerous. Your kids cannot be relied upon to protect themselves. That's your job as a parent, and nobody can be ~lied upon to do it for you.

Your comments are welcome. Please address: Dr. Christopher Carstens, c/o Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.

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Diocese of Fall River - Fri.,. February 22

Family thank~dOod 'a little bit'after Patriot's winning kick ;

By MARK PAmSON CATHOUC NEWS'SERVICE

quarterback) 'tom Brady. You think about a young kid, 24-years WASHINGTON -When old, how he moved the team ilp Adam Vinatieri kicked toe game- there (in the' game's final drive), winning field goal for the New getting them in place for a field England Patriots at the end of goal. It shows his poise - not just Super Bowl XXXVI, his father, him, but the whole team," he said.

"When they introduced the Paul, his mother, Judy, and other family members - stuck way up team, they introduced the whole in the third level of ~e Louisiana team, not individual players. I Superdome in New Orleans to see think that's had a lot to do with the game - "got in a big circle, their success," he added. / The Vinatieris have a satellite we hugged each other, we were all crying, and we thanked God a dish and a pro football package that let them see every Patriots little bit,"Pau1 Vinatieri said.

There were no qualms in the game this season - when they Vinatieri party about Adam's' weren't at a game in person. field-goal attempt. ''The thing is, .Paul Vinatieri and his family Adam's never missed in a dome," and friends from Rapid City, A DETAIL is seen from the fresco that occupies the Room of the Immaculate Conception Paul Vinatieri told Catholic News California and. Iowa ---.:... 18 in 'all inside the Vatican Museums. The room is one of several featured in· Enrico Bruschini's guide Service in a telephone interview - made the tnp to New Orleans book, "In the Footsteps of Popes: A Spirited .Guide to the Treasures of the Vatican:' (CNS from the family home in Rapid even t.houg.h Adam coulQ get_. photos by Nancy Wiechec).. .

City, S.D. only etght tIckets for the game.

As ecstatic as Paul Vinatieri is But family members and friends about the outcome of the Super were able to get Super Bowl tickBowl, he's at least as pleased ets from scalpers at face value or '. about how his son has turned out. . l e s s . ' "He's a good Christian," Paul Asked ifhe ever.detected camsaid of Adam. "He and his wjfe; eras trained on him during the Valerie, are both very religious. game, Paul Vinatieri replied, "I

By AGOSTINO BONO That's one of our major achieve- . don't think anybody knew where . picts Mary cradling the dead Jesus.

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE ments."

Michelangelo was young and little known in Rome 'we were. We all wore No.4 jerPaul added, "A lot of things seys (Adam's number). There are WASHINGTON - When Enrico Bruschini talks whenhe did the "Pieta,"notes Bruschini's book. He can happen to an athlete when he not too many people who wore about Vatican art treasures, his arms sway, his head discreetly joined the crowd looking at his statue and gets into the limelight. But kicker's jerseys." bobs and weaves, and the words flow from a grin- became irate when someone attributed it to another Adam's got good foundations." artist, it says. So, continues the book, he returned After the game, the Vinatieri ning face. .

The Vinatieris are members of family joined the Patriots at the His conversation combines historical facts, an eye that night to carve his name in Latin on the sash across Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ca- players' party, where they got to for detail and a storyteller's ease in spicing it all up the chest of Mary. thedral Parish in Rapid City. ''The book was wntten in a light way but with exult in the team's viCtory for with anecdotes:" The solid family feeling goes about" 90 minutes. "It's great for The anecdotes surserious research. I want evthrough the whole Patriots team, a parent to see your children suc- rounding the artists and eryone to understand the Vinatieri's father said. ceed," Paul Vinatieri said. "It was their masterpieces come art," Bruschini said.

"I was surprised with (Pats a nice moment for us.'~ from tradition, he points Inspiration for the book came from the questions out. . , Americans would ask him "It's not 'history.' That's while taking his tour. This - maybe - too serious a: word," he says with wiggle would lead him to seek anof his right hand. "'Legswers in art books and end' is too light. Tradischolarly research. tion!"

This "seek and ye shall find" curiosity has been Italian-born Bruschini Bruschini's method of has been using this aplearning art since he was a proach for years to usher child.

U.S. VIPS through the labyrinth of Rome's artisBruschini, 59, was born in Rome and credits his tic and historical patrimony. His listeners have Catholic education for inincluded then-President spiring his love of art. A key moment came when he was Bill Clinton and his wife, 13 and his class went on a Hillary Rodham Clinton; tour of the Roman Forums.

Chief Justice of the United States William H. To answer his own quesRehnquist; and George W. tions about what he saw, Bruschini said, he bought a Bush when he was governor of Texas. guidebook "and started to study on my own, systemNow retired, Bruschini atically." was the fine arts expert A DETAIL of St. Mark, patron of Venice, He has no university defrom 1982 to 1998 for the U.S. Embassy to Italy. He is seen on a map of the Italian city in the gree in art. His degree is in also served in the same ca- Hall of Maps inside the Vatican Museums. international economics, and he was initially hired by pacity at the U.S. Embassy to the Vatican after diplomatic relations were estab- the U.S. Embassy in 1970 as a statistician.

Poking around the. huge. palaces that form the emlished in 1984. The jobs involved being tpur guide bassy comple~, 'Bruschini noted all the pieces of art for visiting U.S. officials.

"I still get calls from congressmen telling me of and began examining them. One that especially friends arriving who want to take my tour," he told caught his eye was a statue of Venus. It was believed Catholic News Service recently in Washington. to be a copyofa work by 16th-century sculptor Bruschini was visiting Washington to promote his Giambologna. Thro\Jgh painstaking research, mainly book, "In the Footsteps of Popes," a guidebook. to at the Vatican archives, Bruschini gathered proof that the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. it was an original Giambologna.

In 1982, he was named the embassy's art histoIt contains anecdotes such as why the "Pieta" in NEW ENGLAND Patriqtskicker, Adam Vinatieri, reacts rian.

In 1984, he was appointed ·the embassy's fine St. Peter's Basilica is the only statue signed by the after his game-winning field goal in Super Bowl. XXXVI. (CNS . Renaissance master Michelangelo. The sculpture de- arts' curator. photo from Reuters) .

Expert- uses anecdotes to spice up di.scussion.s of Vati·can art