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Friday, February 23, 1996

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A blue-ribbon day at Bishop Stang!

February 13 was a blue-ribbon, Department of Education Blue never-to-be-forgotten day at Bish- Ribbon Schools of Excellence." op Stang High School, North They looked out upon another Dartmouth, as faculty, students, sea of blue: blue-shirted and blueand state and natiol1al representa- ribboned students celebrating the tives celebrated the school's selec- accomplishment of their school. tion as one of only 50 private high "Bishop Stang High School is schools out of 266 secondary, jun- recognized as. a school of excelior high and middle schools across lence because of you," School the nation named as 1996 Blue President Theresa E. Dougall told Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the students and faculty members. the U.S. Department of Education. "This is your award. I thank you "We did it'" proclaimed Ii large for caring enough for your school poster in Stang's lobby as James to give it your best."

McNamee, superintendent of secMs. Dougall listed as reasons ondary schools for the Fall River for Stang's success its clear underdiocese; Brenda Dann-Messier, re- standing of its mission as a Catholic gional representative for the U.S. school, its Christ-based curricuSecretary of Education; New Bed- lum and th(: strong support it ford Mayor Rosemary Tierney; enjoys from teachers, parents and Rev. Stephen .I. Avila, represent- the business <:ommunity. ing Bishop Scan O'Malley; U.S. The celebratory program also Representative Peter Blute and included presentation by Ms. other dignitaries, all wearing blue Dann-Messier and Rep. Blute of ribbons, took their places on the the official commendation from stage of Stang's gymnasium for a . the Department of Education to program of celebration. representatives of the Stang stuThey were backed by an enor- dent council, faculty, Sisters of mous blue ribbon draped across Notre Dame de Namur and the huge blue poster depicting the school administration.

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marks were offered by Dr. Benjamin Taggie, provost of UMass Dartmouth, Mayor Tierney and McNamee.

The latter received a standing ovation from the student body as he-announced two gifts: a non-uniform day and a no-school day.

The gymnasium program concluded with a blessing offered by Father Avila as the bishop's representative. It was followed by a reception.

But the end of the celebration is not yet. That will come this spring in Washington when Stang, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School in Oak Bluffs, and middle schools in Roxbury and Marblehead will be further honored and will each receive a flag to fly on

campus and a commemorative plaque.

Blue Ribbon Criteria Established in 1982, the Blue Ribbon program honors elementary and secondary schools in alternating years. Over 3,000 schools have been cited since the awards began. Selected schools are outstanding for strong leadership, a clear sense of mission, top quality teaching, challenging curriculums, safe environments, parental involvement and encouragement of all students to achievement of high standards.

Potential Blue Ribbon schools in the private sector are nominated by the Council for American Private Education. Candidates are Turn to Page 13

The Lenten Message of Bishop O'Malley

Dearly beloved in Christ, Fundamentalist Christians question us passionately: "Are you saved?" Catholics are often perplexed by the suddenness of the assault and are left dumbfounded. Salvation is a topic that needs to be presented over and over again. It is the reason that Christ died on the cross, rose from the dead and founded His Church. But when a Catholic is asked "Are you saved?," our answer is: "I am redeemed, and like the Apostle Paul, I am working out my salvation in fear and trembling, with hopeful confidence - but not with a false assurance."

We know that we are sinners but we are redeemed because of Jesus' death and resurrection. "Are you born again?" Yes, we were born again of water and the Spirit in the Sacrament of Baptism. But after being born comes the arduous task of grow~ ing up. It is a long process of conversion, struggling with the help of God's grace to overcome our selfish inclinations and free our hearts to love as Jesus loves us. .

Lent is an important part of this process. It is like the training season for the big teams. Lent is a preparation for what comes after. Sometimes we see Lent as a time for healthy discipline to lose weight, to lower cholesterol, to give up smoking again, or to "go on the wagon" for forty days, like Noah on the Ark. Too often, we conceive of Lent as forty days and then business as usual. Training season is a success if the players deepen their team spirit and learn to play better for the real season. So too Lent is a time when we need to grow in our team spirit, our consciousness of being part of a community, our capacity to love God and neighbor more, not just for forty days, but for a lifetime. Our Lenten sacrifices should allow us to put aside some money that we could use to feed the hungry, to contribute to the "Rice Bowl" effort, or to support some other work of mercy. Personal discipline, almsgiving, prayer and reconcilia~ tion are the essential elements of a good Lent.

On the pilgrimage of life there are many dangers and pitfalls.

We are told that, in order to remain healthy, we should avoid certain foods and behaviors that are unhealthy. Sin threatens our spiritual life in much the same way; it is more harmful than any disease. When sin overtakes us, we do not despair, we have DIOCESAN, STATE and national dignitaries share plat- an Advocate, Jesus Christ.

During His lifetime Christ forgave sins, much to the chagrin form at Bishop Stang High School celebration of Blue Ribbon of the Pharisees. Since Jesus would not always be visibly present School of Excellence Award, top picture; below, students in the Church, He gave this same power to forgive sins to His cheer announcement of no-uniform, no-school days. (Tom Turn to Page 13 Pacheco St.udio)

Notre Dame and Marissa Toomey ~i Holy Name. stu~ents· ln~ volved in the preparation rite were Daniel Ferreira, Espirito Santo; Bailey Payer, St. Michael; Katie Gauvin, S1. Stanislaus; Laura Cabral, Dominican Academy;' Courtney Franco; S1. Anne and Scott Oliveira, SS. Peter & Paul.

In his homily, Bishop O'Malley reminded the students that parents can sometimes be taken for granted. In response, the young people gave their parents a warin ovation.

The bishop told them that we don't choose our parents, God chose them for us. He added that God also chose Mary to be the Mother of Jesus, and that Jesus gave Mary to us to be our mother as well as his.

"Mary has always done the will of the Father. Her faith and fidelity give her a special relationship with the Lord," said the bishop.

He added that his hearers could have the same relationship if they do God's will. "Mary leads us to Christ, she teaches us by love and example," he said..

Bishop O'Malley also acknowledged the teachers and principals present and told the students that educators are very special people, having dedicated their lives to preparing students for the future.

Again the children responded with an ovation. The bishop also explained that the·discipline found in Catholic schools allows pupils to know real freedom. Because of it, "we are not slaves to our passions and selfishness, we can embrace love and truth," he said.

The bishop also pointed out thal young people today are con~tantIy exposed to violence, materialism and indecency on television. "We need to teach people of the wonderful things of Ood," he said.

He also reminded the students of Jesus' promise, "I am with you always, until the end of time." (Mk 28:20) "The same Lord is with us today, and we thank Him for His love," the bishop concluded.

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BISHOP SEAN O'Malley stands amid students at St. Anne's Church, Fall River, at a Catholic Schools Month Mass last week. (Anchor/ Jolivet photo)

Ten Fall River Catholic schools fill St. Anne's Church for "first-ever" Mass

By Dave Jolivet Anchor Staff The vast interior of St. A nne's Church, Fall River, was no match for the Feb. 15 arrival of nearly 2,500 Catholic school students, accompanied by parents, teachers and principals, for a Catholic Schools Week Mass celebrated by Bishop Sean O'Malley.

Taking part in the "first-ever" such liturgy were students from Dominican Academy and Espirito Santo, Holy Name, Notre Dame, St. Anne, St. Jean Baptiste, St. Michael, SS. Peter and Paul and St. Stanislaus schools and Bishop Connolly High School.

Every nook ·and cranny in the

beautiful edifice was occupied. Students filled the balconies, the choir loft and every seat and bench, while all ad ults and a good number of older students had to stand.

Outside, Fall River police closed. two blocks on busy South Main Street to permit parking of dozens of yellow school buses - and five white stretch limos, which transported the lucky students of Holy Name School, courtesy of a father who op~rates a limo service.

Inside St. Anne's, there was an atmosphere of song, prayer and joy. A 100-member choir, comprised of 10 students from each school, provided music for the liturgy under direction of Joan

Cuttle and organist Normand Gingras. Father David Costa, Bishop Connolly High School chaplain, coordinated the large group with gentle precision.

The theme of the Mass was

"Man', Our Mother and Teacher in th~ Spirit. " Students carried a statue of the Blessed Mother in the opening procession, which included each school's banner and a boy and girl from each school carrying a candle to place before the statue as a sign of devotion.

The first reading was by Nick Chasse of St. Jean Baptiste and the second by Lauren Mauceri of ·Bishop Connolly. The intercessions were read by Erin Poulin of

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United efforts win Dear Editor, In regard to your editorial of January 19, about condoms in Falmouth schools you have a concrete answer in asking for legislation. I agree wholeheartedly.

In the past, we as Christian families have reacted too late to too many wrongs done to us, as in school prayers.

It would be wise to get laws on the books that would state unequivocally the rights of parents. We thought our rights were aBsured, however since it is not plain enough, that it is open to interpretation and judgment to the contrary, it behoove's us not to lose an~1 more time to get such legislation passed.

This would become a simple task if all peoples who see the family as the nucleus of our society and that it must betreasured and pre!:erved, as God intended it to be, would act.

Our numbers are great, the enemies are few, but they are active for their cause, while we are distracted by other things that can't be compared in importance, Many people would like to know just what they can do to change what has happened in Falmouth.

They've gone through the courts to no avail. What should their next step be? You are absolutely correct "It is imperative that people of goodwill bind together to st:e that family rights are perfectly safeguarded in civil legislation. The time for that is NOW. We must define exactly w::tat the function of the school is. After all, it is the parents who support the schools. The NEA as a union, without ·approval of teachers, whose. money it spends, has citizens believing the schools have the authority to dictate wha(and how things are taught to our children.

That is a reversal of what it was and is meant to be. The NEA only exists because we defaulted in our duty of monitoring what it's doing.

Consequently over the yean, it has attained so much power that we find ourselves in an untenable position.

All is not yet lost, dear people of the Cape, prayer and action can work miracles. Our children are worth it.

Janet Nerbonne Attleboro, M A

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STUDENTS TOOK an active part in last week's Mass at St. Anne's Church. At left, students present the gifts for the liturgy to Bishop Sean O'Malley; at right, they begin to prepare the altar. (Anchor/ Jolivet photos)

Groups seek nurse heros WASHINGTON (CNS) - The American Nurses Association and the American Red Cross are conducting a mitionwide search fo·r "nurse heros" who saved or attempted to save a life under adverse conditions.

"The everyday heroism of nurses is often an expectation and so goes unrecognized and unrewarded,"

typical work site and outside her or his defined work duties.

. The cho.sen nurse heros will be said Cynthia W. Vlasich, chief honored at a special ceremony nurse at the American Red Cross.

May 6 in Washington to kick off "However, when nurses go above National Nurses Week. and beyond the call' of duty to save, or attempt to save, a life, their actions warrant recognition Nominations must be made by and celebration by all." . March 15. For further informaThe event must have taken place tion contact Kim Smith, Ameribetween Jan. I, 1995, and March can Nurses Associatiop, 600 MaryIS, 1996, away from the nurse's land Ave. S.W., Suite 100 West,

Washington, DC 20024-2571.

Phone (202) 651-7027.

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JERUSALEM (CNS) -- The soldier who shot up a Catholic church last year was senten,;ed to four-and-a-half years in prison by a Tel Aviv court on Jan. 31. Haniel Koren, 21, claimed in court that God created the Jewish people as his chosen ones and quoted passages from the Old Testament banning worship of other gods, Israel radio reported. Although hie had earlier told police.,he regretted what he had done, at his trial Kore::t said his "conscience was quiet" and he would repeat his actions if he ha.d to do it over again. Avi Weig, Koren's lawyer, said his' client had become influenced by the writings of Rabbi Meir Kahane, whose work had been smuggled into his jail cell. Kahane was an extremist who called for the expulsion of Arabs from Israel and supported violent tactics. He was gunned down by an Arab extremist in New York almost five years ago.

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Letters Welcome Letters to the editor are welcomed. All letters should be brief and the editor reserves the right to condense any letters if deemed necessary. All letters must be signed and contain a home or business address.

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BEFORE THI: days of church bulletins, parish announcements were read from the pastor's notebook. This one (left photo) from Rev. J. B. Bedard, was written in 1874. Father Richard Beaulieu stands near photos of his predecessors as pastor of Notre Dame. (Anchor/ Jolivet photo) (Father Beaulieu/ Masse photo)

ChurcJh opens Parish Hetitage Room On Feb. II. the fenst day of his parish's patroness. Father Richard W. Beaulieu. pastor of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, Fall River. blessed and dedicated the newlyopened Parish Heritage Room.

Assisting Father Beaulieu were Ms. Alberine Fournier and Roland Caron. two of the most senior parishioners.

Dedicated to the people of Notre Dame and their parish. the first exhibit is entitled "The Early Years.

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1874 to 1905,''.Part of the perma'n-' ent display are two models crafted to scale by.Armand Oube, a lifelong member of the parish. The first is that of the granite ch urch destroyed in a 1982 fire. and the second, constructed of wooden matchsticks, recreates the elaborate pulpit installed in the church in the 1930s.

Assisting Father Beaulieu in the conception and execution of the Heritage Room was a c,ommittee

comprised of Armand Dallaire, chairman. Paul Dumais. Gerard Duquette. Roland Masse and Brother Roger Millette. located in the new church. just off the choir area, the room is open to the public before and after all Masses. New exhibits are planned for future months. Anyone who may have artifacts of parish interest is invited to contact the rectory at 679-1991 to arrange for their display.

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A MODEL ofthe granite Notre Dame Church, Fall River, (left photo) destroyed by fire in 1982 is on display in the newly formed Heritage Room. Another model, made entirely of matchsticks, depicts the elaborate pulpit inside the church. (Anchor/ Jolivet photos)

St. Vincent's happenings The corporate solicitation phase of St. Vincent's $50,000 DePaul Center capital campaign, known as"Kids. Makea Difference,~received a big boost with a pledge of$12,000 from Citizens Union !Bank of Fall River.

St. Vincent's executive director, Father Joseph Costa and St. Vincent's Board member Richard LaFrance were informed of the pledge by bank president Tom Ryan.

Other corporations, throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island will also be solicited

during February, March and April, to support a new emergency shelter and short-term dHlgnostic center for adolescent boys.

Award recipient Sister Kathleen Harrington, RSM, will receive the fourth annuallsaiah Avila Memorial Foundation Civic Pride Award at a Sunday luncheon at White's of Westport. , The award recognizes her contributions to the Greater Fall River community, both as director of the John E. Boyd Center for Child Care and D~velopment and as a member of several area boards of

civic and charitable organizations.

Further information on the event is available from Edgar Moore, tel. 672-532 I.

New NCEAhead METUCHEN, N.J. (CNS) Leonard F. DeFiore, superintendent of schools for the Metuchen Diocese since 1988, has been appointed president of the National Catholic Educational Association, effective July I. His appointment was announced by Bishop John J. Leibrecht of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO., chairman of the NCEA's board of directors. DeFiore will be the first layman to lead the 200,000 ml~mber organization.

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Masses). b) Portugues: De 2a a 6a feira, 04-08 Mar~o '96 as 7P. (Ainda: Prega~oes as Missas das 7A; 9:30 A & 12:15 P no Domingo, 03 Mar~o '96).

llAFTERNOONSofRECOLLECTION: a) English: Sunday, 25 February, from 2-4 p.m.by LaSalette Fr. Brian Sheridan. b) Portugues: Domingo, 03 Mar~o '96 pelo , Padre Felix Correia Tavares de Portugal.

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Let's Not Give Up How can anyone hope for peace in Northern Ireland when the mad people of the Irish Republican Army continue to terrorize and murder innocent civilians?

The world had a few optimistic months as the parties involved in the troubles indicated that a negotiated settlement was a real possibility for the wartorn North.

However, such dreams were shattered as the IRA resumed hostilities. Much as in the Oklahoma City terrorist. attack in our own country, on February 9 the IRA demolished a civilian office complex in London and this past Monday bombed a bus, also in London. Both attacks seemingly had the goal of spreading fear among the general population.

In the case of the IRA, continued bombings of civilians only show the cowardice of those who use the cause of Irish unification as an excuse for their own violence. The efforts of both Ireland and England to reach an agreement by means of dialogue and negotiation have been reduced once more to smoldering ashes.

The IRA is to be condemned for its violent tactics. Its political voice, Sinn Fein, has also lost much of its credibility.

Yet it is not the only culprit. The languid administration of John Major must share responsibility for resumption of hostilities. For too long the English government has dragged its feet in coming to grips with the so-called Irish problem. It fails to admit that it was and still is the prime cause of that problem.

Depending on the policy of divide and conquer, London has hoped the situation would simply go away and that the Irish would annihilate themselves in the process. Indeed, the entire history of English involvement in Ireland has been reprehensible. Although the London bombings are indefensible, the English government cannot be absolved of all blame in the matter.

There is no doubt that its intransigence lit the terrorists' fuse.

As much as the world condemns the actions of the IRA, so too must it deplore those of England. Both have caused death and destruction and both should be censured by the international community.

It is imperative that the involved parties get back to the peace table. Malice only begets malice. If peace initiatives come to a scree~hing halt, the extremists will once more rule the day.

This must not be allowed to happen. The Irish and English governments must bring the warring parties together. It cannot be left to the fuzzy politics of Gerry Adams or Ian 'Paisley. ' If they prevail, thugs will continue to run and ruin the streets of England and Ireland.

For its part, the United States should continue its role as mediator, using its influence to encourage all factions to come to the peace table. This nation is attempting to help bring common sense to those who would choose madness.

We cannot withdraw from our course. Without the pressure this country can bring to bear on the Irish issue, it is likely that the fabric Of peace would be torn to shreds. It is indeed in our own best interests as well as in those of Ireland and England that peace should become a reality in Northern Ireland.

So much has been accomplished, it would be horrendous if at this point we threw up our hands in despair. That would be just what the madmen want of us. We cannot let it happen.

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A YOUNG DANCER FROM THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY ORPHANAGE IN UGANDA PERFORMS A SPIRITUAL SONG ( AT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN WAS HINGTON.

"To You I lift up my eyes who are enthroned in heaven." Ps 123:1 Catholic education

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In connection with a Feb. IS ful...lt is because our parents paid rally for Catholic education con- , a computer fee that we have one. If ducted at the Boston State House we get money from Massachusetts

by PACE (Parents' Alliance for we could improve and strengthen Catholic Education) and the Mass- our facilities."

- Sarah Keane achusetts Catholic Conference, kindergarten t~rough 8th grade '" '" '" '" students at St. John the Evangelist "If I had children, I would most School, Attleboro, wrote letters to definitely send them to a Catholic their state legislators concerning school...for three main reasons. the value of Catholic schools' to One, they would get a great educathe Commonwealth of Massachu- tion and a demanding curriculum setts. to get them ready for college. Two, Excerpts from some of the let- they would be in a safe caring ters follow. place as they learn. Three, they would learn values about life they '" '" '" '" "Students aren't worried about would have forever."

- Matthew Delaney the pressure of what their peers may think of the way they dress if '" '" '" '" they're all dressed alike. There is no violence in my school... I can go to school every morning feeling safe. The classes range from 25 to 30 students, about half the amount of a public school classroom. The teachers can give more individual help." , - Ashley A. Occhino

"Here at St. John's the teachers and staff teach us the value of respect, discipline and also how to work for what we want. ..O'ier the years I have learned not only that four plus three equals seven, but to treat myself and others with respect and dignity."

- Jenny Davis

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They teach us to love and respect each other...My school is a clean environment· where there are no drugs or fights ...Our teachers say we are all special and unique... We have priests that come in and talk to us and a priest named Father [Michael] O'Hearn does special activities with us after school."

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Catholics evangelize with local customs HONG KONG (CNS) - Hong Kong church leaders arc adapting Chinese customs to evangelize during celebrations of the lunar new year.

To signify prosperity and good fortune in the new year, Chinese homes are decorated with "fai tsoen," two small red posters on which are written couplets, and with chrysanthemums, gladiolus, peach blossoms and daffodils.

Each set of "fai tsocn," written in Chinese calligraphy, comprises a couplet. A third red paper is often added with a separate character which means "happiness" or "blessi ng."

Catholics readily adapted the custom by putting Christian messages on their"fai tsoen," reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand.

Parishes in Hong Kong distribute free "evangelization fai tsoen," printed by the diocl~san Central Council of Catholic Laity for parishioners to use ill decorating their homes before the lunar new year this month.

Distributing evangelization "fai tsoen" has been a practice in the diocese for more than 10 years, said Margaret Leung Chui-ping, executive secretary of the laity council.

"Decorating with this unique 'fai tsoen' indicates that you are a Catholic, and it gives a chance for your non-Catholic visitors, friends and relatives to hear more about religious values," Ms. Leung told UCA News.

She said this year:s couplet, "May the world praise the Gospel; spread God's love to all nations," is derived from Hong Kong Cardinal John Baptist Wu Cheng-

chung's pastoral exhortation, "Proclaim The Gospel of the Lord; Spread The Kingdom of God," issued in June 1995.

"Though we have printed 70,000 sets, still we can't meet all parishes' demands," she said. There are 62 parishes with 237,000 Catholics in Hong Kong.

The production cost was covered by donations from lay people.

Another lunar new year custom is that children, single adults and those low in the family hierarchy receive "lei see," small red envelopes containing "lucky money" give~ by the elders.

St. Peter Parish printed its own "lei see" envelopes with a message calling for reverence for God and love for others. The idea was among 30 ways of evangelization suggested by parishioners last October.

Father Philip Chan Tak-hung, parish priest, told UCA News that "lei see" is a good means of evan-

gelization, since it can be circulated to non-Catholic families.

On the eve of lunar new year, when families traditi'onally have reunion feasts, most Hong Kong parishes celebrate evening thanksgiving Masses. Flower markets attract crowds and stay open all night.

On New Year's Day, parishioners gather for Mass and greet each other. Some priests give "lei sec" to Mass attendants.

Many Hong Kong residents who came from China will cross the border to visit family and relatives in their hometowns.

Some local people also like to travel to escape the "sociable and expensive festival" or to enjoy the festival in a more relaxed way.

In 1995, immigration authorities recorded 2.5 million people leaving and 2.4 million entering Hong Kong during the lunar new year holiday.

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A YOUNG boy joins thousands holding paper doves at a Belfast peace rally held recently in Northern Ireland. Church leaders called for the continuation of peace talks despite the recent violence. (CNS/ Reuters photo)

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CWN and Catholic World Re- ' port editor, Philip F. Lawler stated, "Catholic World Nc:ws is staffed by journalists who are committed to providing the best available news of the world, written from an orthodox Catholic perspective.

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Fri., Feb. 23, 1996

SCHOOLGIRLS vie to answer a question in class. The plaid jumpers and skirts, a hallmark of parochial education, are suddenly appearing in some public schools. (eNS/ Kessler photo)

School uniforms in vogue?

I wish I could introduce all my readers ~o Gertrude Moylan. I met this lovely woman early last year when I was invited to address a meeting of a group called Survivors of Homicide.

Gertrude was there with two of her daughters and a friend. The homicide that had shattered their lives was the death of Gertrude's granddaughter Ayla, shot by her father during a supervised visit at a social service agency. .

Suffering deeply over this tragedy, Gertrude wanted to get some advice from me on how to write and get a book published. She is determined to tell Ayla's story because she believes the social services system is seriously flawed when it comes to protecting children.

Gertrude said that despite the documentation of .previous violent acts' that the child's father had committed, and the numerous restraining orders against him, "this innocent 6-year-old child was commanded by the law to continue visitations with her father against her will."

She said that because of little Ayla's tragedy, "my .children have suffered all the way down." Their pain might be eased, Gertrude explained, if she wrote'a book that "makes a difference and perhaps saves another child."

I noticed a large dog next to Gertrude at the meeting. It took me a few minutes before I realized'Gertrude is blind. Later, when I discovered she has nine .children, I asked her how as a blind person she could have raised such a big family. She said she could do it because she always knew that "God loves me. I'm blessed.

"Blindness doesn't make you dysfunctional unless you want it to," she said. "It's really only a big inconvenience. I never felt sorry for myself. I've always told my kids I'm the best· thing that ever happened to them. They had to learn from babyhood to be considerate. and thoughtful. They couldn't leave junk in the way that I might fall over."

Gertrude, a devout Catholic, spends a lot of her

school student from a Maryland WASHINGTON (CNS) - The school uniform, long the bane of suburb was killed by a: stray bullet as he waited for his school bus Catholic schools students, is sudwhen two youths tried to rob denly in vogue, or at least popular.

Those clip-on ties, white shirts, another student of a jacket.

After the inciderit, a spokesman pleated skirts and plaid jumpers are coming out of the private school for the school system said there had been a series of recent robbercl<;>sets and appearing in more and ies in local schools by young peomore public sch.ools each year.

And they're also getting endorse- ple demanding articles of clothing.

Apparently that's not the case in ments from unexpected supportLong Beach, Calif., where uniforms ers, such as President Clinton. have been required in public eleIn his State ofthe Union address, mentary and middle schools since the president basically called school Dear Dr. Kenny: How do you convince a teen of 1994. During the first year alone, uniforms a potential cure of teenattendance and test scores im- the importance of saving money? How much should age violence.

In a comment that took many .proved, student. fights decr~as.ed they save? What if they earn less than $100 per ye,ar? ...• , by surprise, the president said, "If ·by 50 percent, student· crimes Is a gift handled differently?'- Itidiana How do you convince anyone to save?

Is saving a it means that teenagers will stop decreased by 36 percent:and stukilling each other over designer dent suspensions decreased by 32 modern virtue? Our country doesn't save its money.

Advertising urges that we spend every cent we have. jackets, then our public schools percent. , ' .

But some of the uniformed stu- And then buy on credit. should be able to require the stuYour question assumes that you can mandate savdents at Archbishop Carroll High dents to wear school uniforms."

School in Washington, told CNS ing and that the "good habit" of putting money aside Gloria Heyison, president and owner of Top Uniform Company they weren't fully convinced ao will carryover into adult life.

Not likely. First, you probably will be unsuccessin the Washington suburb of Col- imposed dress code could radiful in requiring that your teen save. And second, the . lege Park, Md., was more than cally curb teen violence. familiar with Clinton's suggestion.

For on.e thing, "you still have evidence is that such habits do not carryover into "Oh yes, I have the speech right coats," the coveted objects of recent adult life.

In fact. what usually happens is that the money the here," she said in a phone inter- shootings, pointed out Bethany teen has been saving will be spent rather quickly and Savoy, a senior. view with Catholic News Service.

But many in the group gave uni- totally when he or she becomes 18 or in some way Although Mrs. Heyison hasn't seen a surge in orders since the forms pretty high marks, saying gets control of the money.

If you want your teen to save for college or some president's pitch in January, she they were proud to wear them and certainly won't be surprised if mOre that the clothing made them feel other worthy purpose, you save it. That will avoid a public schools sign up next year, part of a family, saved them money lot of hassles and assure that the money will be there. and time, and cut down on dis- . More motivating than any mandate of yours to since that's been the recent trend.

"There's a tremendous change" crimination and distractions fra"m save will be some specific goals - particularly goals that are important to your teen, such as a car or in the uniform clientele, she said. studies.

Her family business began 30 years The school's principal, Wilma clothes.

If your teen wants these items badly enough, he or ago with two Catholic schools and Durham, nodded' in agreement, now serves about 200 public and but said what are more important she "might" save. If they have set such a goal, don't private schools in the Washing- forstudents'learning environment take away the motivation to save by giving or loan. ton area. Since they began selling than uniforms are values, parental ing the money for such purchases.

Assuming that you can get past the question of uniforms to public schools eight involvement and adult with high whether and why your teen should save, you ask years ago, she said, they've seen expectations. "one (public) school after another" What you wear helps, but it "how much?" I would recommend a percentage, could be crazy here, uniforms or based on the amount they need to make the purchase join the bandwagon. they want. That way the same rule applies whether But she's careful not to use the not, if we let it," she added. dreaded "uniform" word with those Robert Kealey, executive direc- they earn less than $100, whether the mo'ney comes students who have recently made tor of the department of elemen- as a gift or however the money arrives.

If you still want your teen to save money, here are the switch from baggy jeans and· tary schools for National Catholic designer labels tp what she more Educational Association, said the four rules or suggestions:I. Set an example. Be sure that you are a saver and euphemistically calls,. the "ward- whole point of uniforms iri'Catholic schools "goes back to the basic not living on credit. Let him know your plan for robe look."

Call them what you will, they're tenet of faith that all of us are setting aside money from each paycheck and what you are savingfor. ' still uniforms:But they're definitely equal." . Kealey said preliminary results new and improved, with such addi2. Don't waste your time mandating that he save. tions as walking shorts, golf shirts of an NCEA study show that 85 If money must'be put aside, you do it. Unless he truly and pullover sweaters. precent of Catholic schools require sees his'own purpose, he is likely to spend whatever Even if they're a little more uniforms, and he suspects the other he has saved as soon as it's possible> trendy than the jumpers and blaz- 15 percent implement some kind 3. Don't loan him money. Let him spend his ers of old, they'll probably never of dress code. money as fast as he earns or receives it, and then be as enviable as the designer outUniforms in the 'Catholic school experience the consequence of not having money fits students have been shooting .tradition indicates that the schools when he wants it. each other over in schools through- are "places 'of serious business" Life experience is the best way to learn the value of out the countty. . that emphasize teaching students a savings plan. Better that he learn while he is young .

In December, a 17-year-old high responsibility,. he said. and the amounts are relativefy small.

time praying to know what God wants of her. "I know God has put me here for a reason. I know that I have something to do," she said.

She said that because of her faith and her belief in God's love for her, she spends no time complaining

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By Antoinette Bosco about her limitations. "I'm basically a very happy person. I feel I have everything," she said.

Gertrude believes strongly that her missioll now is to see that her granddaughter's death will not be forgotten. She is determined. to write Ayla's :ltory so that the agencies and courts dealing with disputed custody cases will act first and always to protect the children caught in the middle ofthese terrible wars.

The child's right to life and safety must have preference over so-called parental rights.

Shortly before she was fatally shot, litt:le Ayla Rose Moylan drew a picture on a white drawing board with a black marker. On one side waS;l man's face, frowning, with the word "Dad" under it. Next to it was a young girl, crying, labeled "me." Under this she drew a heart, torn in two,jaggedly. All arrow pointed .to the words, "He is not being nice."

"It took courage for her to do that in front of that man," Gertrude said. "God gave her courage to do that. I want to make a poster of this picture', and I want it posted in every agency dealing with children.

I want the people to listen and ·care."

I hope and pray that Gertrude Moylan can proceed with her mission, which for her also means that Ayla did not die in vain:

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4. Finally, protect him from credit card abuse.

Most teens, when they graduate from high school or turn'18, receive a large number of credit-card applications. : .'

The problem with buying on credit when :you are still very young is that your wishes and wants change.

With Dr. James & Mary Kenny However, you remain enslaved by the purcha ses you have already made.

For this reason, do what you can to prevellt'your teen's applying for or using a credit card. People need more life experience before putting themselves "in hock" for large amounts.

Good luck with implementing a saving plan. If you are successful with your teen, he or she will be: doing better than most adults. ' Reader questions on family li~ing and child care to be answered in print are invited. Address questions: The Kennys;St. Joseph's College; 219 W. Harrison; Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.

RECONCILE

What is my Communion limit?

Q. One of our parishioners asked me about receiving Communion more than once a day.

Apparently, another priest told him one time is the limit, but he insists he can receive more than once since "the church law has changed."

I think he is right, hut haven't been able to find the law. What is the rule now? (Florida) A. There has been a change in the rule, but it came in steps, which may explain the fair amount of confusion that still exists.

All older Catholics will remember that formerly, except for extreme circumstances, danger of death for example, Communion was received only once a day.

Over a number (If years, this rule was mitigated gradually until the 1973instruction oftheCongregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments, which designated quite a list of occasions when Communion might be receivl~d more often.

These included weddings, funerals, Masses for confirmation and the other sacraments, and several other liturgies. No limited number was actually legislated, but it seems the document was speaking rather obviously about twice.

The new (1993) Code of Canon Law says simply that anyone who has received the Eucharist may receive it again on the same day only during a eucharistic celebration (c. 917).

The following year the Vatican Commission for Interpretation of Canon Law ruled that, even at Mass, Communion should not be received more than twice a day. That's where the rule is today.

It helps to know where the church is coming from in expanding, but limiting, reception of the Eucharist in this way.

First and most basic is the liturgical principle that, unless there is serious sin, the faithful should receive the Eucharist whenl~ver they participate in the Mass.

It seems most Catholics understand this very well today. Reception of the body of Christ in Communion is an integral part, not an optional extra, in the community's celebration of the Eucharist.

On the other hand, the church knows from experience that some Catholics are tempted to treat sacre~

things, even the Eucharist, in superstitious ways that end up at least appearing to be caricatures of genuine faith.

Like myself and most other priests, you have probably experienced persons who "collect" Masses, .moving from church to church attending the "prin-

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By Father John J. Dietzen cipal parts" of as many as eight or 10 every Sunday morning.

I believe most everyone would agree there is something out of place here. As "Immensae Caritatis" wonderfully puts it, the simple desire for repeated reception of Communion misses the point that "from the liturgical celebration the faithful should go out to works of charity, piety and apostolic actions, so that 'they may hold fast by their conduct and life to what th~y have received by faith and the sacrament....

Thus, to prevent Catholics from repeating Communion for the wrong motives, and to encourage reception when it is appropriate, the church has come to today's clear, if broader, policy.

It trusts people's deeper and fuller awareness of the meaning of the Eucharist to discourage any 'abuse and at the same time prompt them to share in the Eucharist as frequently as possible.

A new, free brochure on ecumenism, about interCommunion and other waY!i of religious sharing with people of different faiths, is available by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Father Dietzen, Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington III. 61701.

Questions should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.

Odyssey from darkness into light I shuffled around in the kitchen in the blackness, feeling along cu pboards to find the one where we keep the flashlight. The power had just gone out for the first time this winter. It's always kind of fun. ''I'm feeling a wine carafe and something that's --ouch - trying to slice my palm to ribbons." I called to my wife. "Isn't the flashlight still here?"

"Whoops." she said. '" put the apple peeler there and the flashlight is in the cupboard over the refrig."

I shuffled to the refrigerator, opening the door so I could usc its light. Duh. Double duh. Why do I always do that'?

"Why are you looking for something to cat in the dark?" wife asked.

"Hah, hah."

1 felt around the cupboard. No flashlight. Ahh. finally something cylindrical and路 non-aggressive.

Flashlight!

But, no flash.

"This thing feels too light - if you'll excuse the pun to have batteries in it."

"Whoops," No.2 son offered from somewhere. "I think I used them in my remote control pack."

"No biggy," I said. storing the flashlight in the refrigerator, in what later we found to be ajello bowl. ".Just wanted to use it so we could find matches and candles anyway."

1started for the hutch where we keep the matches and candles. kicking the living room chairs with my shins to establish my exact location. I determined this to be somewhere east of the kitchen and west of Detroit.

Bravely fighting off another attack chair and a violent coffee tabl(:, I reached the Land of Matches and Candles. After searching secret hiding places I located a packet of the magic fire makers.

It was as I feared. however. From the wee light of the first match. I saw there were only two remaining and 1 still need(:d to find the candles.

Courageously, I opted to search for the wick-andwax treasures in the dark. conserving the remaining matches. Eureka! I found one hiding beneath a mysterious "cloth something." I grasped the candle.

Breathlessly I struck one of the two matches. To my horror the candle was encased in shrink-wrap. I briefly despaired as I saw the terror - strangely mixed with amusement - in the eyes of my family in the distance as the match burned out.

Quickly I found new courage. Working frantically in the blackest of blackness, I wrestled the treacherous plastic shroud free from the candle, somehow

breaking the spell of the wretched wizard who had placed it there - along with an innocent saltshaker which wandered into the battle.

Without even catching my breath. I struck the final match. It flared. I shrieked. Not only had I singed my index finger. I saw the wick was imbedded

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A cheer - which' one could almost imagine as laughter - erupted from the grateful masses. However, I could have sworn I also heard the voice of the Witch of the White Glove calling out, "Don't drip wax on the carpet, you knucklehead."

"Whoops," I proclaimed.

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LENTEN REGULATIONS ABSTINENCE from meat is ~o be observed by all Catholicl 14 yean old and older on Alh lUednelday, Good friday and on all of the fridaYl of Lent. fASTING il to be oblerveq on Alh lUednelday and Good friday by all Catholicl agel l~ to 59.

Thil meanl taking only one full meal with two lmaller meall permitted if necelWY to maintain ltrength according to one'j needl. Solid foodl between mea!l are not pe~mitted.

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I. Once again the Lord is calling us to follow him along the journey of Lent. Each year all the faithful are invited to respond anew as individuals and as a community to our baptismal vocation and to bear fruits of conversion.

Lent is ajourney of evolving, creative reflection which inspires penance and .gives new impetus to every aspect of our commitment to follow the Gospel. It is a journey. of love which opens the hearts of believers to our brothers and sisters and draws them to God. Jesus as~s his disciples to live a.nd to radiate charity; this new commandment of love represents the authoritative summation of the Decalogue entrusted by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. Each day we encounter people who are hungry, thirsty or sick, people who' are outcasts or migrants. During this season of Lent we are invited to pay greater need to the suffering written on their faces, faces which challenge us to acknowledge the various aspects of poverty that continue in our time.

elderly, immigrants, refugees, the unemployed - raise to us their cry of suffering. They implore us, hoping to be heard. How can we not open our ears and hearts and start to make available those five loaves and two fish which God has put into our hands? If each one of us contributes something, we can all do something for them. Of course this will require sacrifices, which call for a deep inner conversion.

Certainly it will involve changing our exaggerated consumerist behavior, combatting hedonism, resisting attitudes' of indifference and the tendency to disregard our personal responsibilities.

'ple waiting their turn at soup kitchens or around convoys of humanitarian organizations committed to distributing needed sup,plies. Even in great modern cities, it is not uncommon to see people sorting through refuse bins Dnce the local markets have closed.

When we consider scenes such as these, symptomatic as they are of profound contradictions, how can our hearts fail to rebel against them? How can we not feel spontaneously moved to Chri!~tian charity? Authentic Christian solidarity, however, .is no mere transient feeling. Only as the resule of a patient and responsible training from childhood on does solid,arity become a fundamental personal attitude which affects all our actioilsand areas of responsibili'ty. A general process of consciow:ness raising is needed, a process capable of involving society as a whole.

The Catholic Church, in full CDOPeration with other religious denominations, seeks to offer her own distinctive contribution to such a. process. This is a fundamental work of human promotion and offraternal sharing, one which requires that the poor themselves be involved, in whatever way they , can.

3. Hunger is a great¡ tragedy afflicting humanity. We urgently need,to ackn9wledge this fact and to offer resolute and generous support to the various organizations and movements founded to alleviate the. su.fferings of those who risk death from starvation, giving special consideratio~ to those people not reached by government or international programs. It is necessary to continue the fight against hunger both in less-developed 2. The Gospel ,makes it clear countries and in highly industrialthat the Redeemer is especially ized nations where, unfortunately, compassionate to those in diffi- t here is an ever-growi ng ga p culty. He speaks to them of the' separating the rich from the poor.

5. D.ear -Brother and Sisters! I Kingdom of God and heals the The earth has the resources body and spirit of those who are in necessary to feed all humanity. We entrust to you these Lenten reflecneed of care. He then says to his need to learn to use them intelli- tions, so that you canponder them disciples, "Give them something to gently, respecting the environment as individuals and as a community eat." However the disciples realize and the rhythms of nature, guar- , under the guidance of. your pasthat they only have five loaves of anteeing fairness and justice in tors. I urge you to take significant bread and two fish. Like the disci- business dealings and ensuring a practical steps which are able to ples in Bethsaida, we today. are distribution of wealth which takes multiply the few loaves and fishes aware that the means at our dispo- into account the duty of solidarity. at our disposal. This will provide 'sal are certainly jn'sufficient to. . Some 'might object that this is 'a effective' help in 'addressing., the . meet the needs of the nearly 800 grand and ,unachievable utopia. various forms of hunger and will million people 'who suffer from Yet the social teaching ;:tnd,activity be an authentic way of living this hunger and malnutrition, and who of the church demonstrates the providential period of Lent, a seastill struggle, on the threshold of contrary: Where men and women son of conversion and reconc:iliathe year 2000, for survival. turn to the Gospel, this project of tion.

What can we do? Do we leave sharing and solidarity becomes a As you carry Ol,lt these demandthings as they are, and resign our- reJ!larkable reality. ing resolutions, I gladly impart to selves to being helpless? This is the each of you my apostolic blessing question that, at the beginning of 4. Even as we witness the de- as a pledge of strength and consoLent, I would like to pose to each struction of great quantities of lation. May the Lord grant w: the member of the faithful and to the products necessary for human life, grace to set out generously, in . whole church. The crowds of starv- 'we are saddened to see the disturb- prayer and penance, on the path ing people - children, women, the , ing spectacle of long lines of peo- towards the celebration of EaHer.

POPE JOHN Paul II pauses during his general audience at the Vatican last week. As part of his Lenten message, the pope calls on us to feed the world's hungry. (eNS/ Reuters photo)

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This Sunday' 5; Message

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by Dr. Patrick V. Reid

Let us follow Jesus' example First Sunday of Lent Readings:

Glmesis 2:7-9;3:1-7

Romans 5:12-19

As the Church begins its Lenten observance, we are presented with two alternatives for human fulfillment. In the Eden story, Adam and Eve disobey God's command by eating from the tree of knowledge in an attempt to become "like gods who know what is good and what is bad." In Matthew's temptation story, Jesus refuses to abuse his power for' worldly gain and instead embraces God's will in trust, obedience, and adoration.

Let us begin. Lent by accepting responsibility for. our own sins and resolving with the help of God's mercy to follow the obedient Jesus, as we pray in the words of the responsorial psalm: "Be merciful, 0 Lord, for we have sinned" (Ps 51).

The Eden story is the story of us all insofar as we are sinners. Like Adam, meaning "earthling" in Hebrew, we are both "clay of the ground" and yet also inspired with the very "breath" of God. We, like the man and woman in the garden, have been given the task of respomibly cultivating and caring for this beautiful earth within the limits set by God. And yet we, also like Adam and Eve, all too often succumb to the allurement of " having it all" by striving to become "'ike goels who know what is good and what is bad." We too attempt to play God in our selfish pursuit of unlimited sensual gratification ("the tree was good for food"), aesthetic stimulation ("pleasing to the eYI:s"), and intellectual pride ("desirable for gaining wisdom"). For Adam and Eve, sin results, not in superhuman knowledge, but in a realization "that they were naked." Later, when confronted with their sin, both will excuse their action by blaming eith<:r God or the serpent (see Gen. 3:8-13). We also discover that sin results in shame, fear, alienation and evasion of responsibility before God. Lest we be overwhel.med with the enormity of sin, the reading from Romans affirms Christ's victory over sin and death. In this section of Romans, Paul is explaining how Jesus' death and resurrection could bring salvation for all humanity. He uses a typology contrasting Adam; as the old head of the race, with Christ, the new Adam. Just as the disobedient act of the one man unleashed sin and death, like two demonic powers, into the worlds and brought condemnation in that a II fell into sin, so the obedient act of Christ, the new man, has brought the gift of righteousness and grace.

For if by the offf:nse of the one man all died, much more did thl: grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound for all ... Just as through one man's disobedience all beca me sinners, so through one man's obedience all shall become just.

Matthew's temptation story also presents Jesus in humble obedience to his Father's will as he begins his ministry. Like Adam and Eve in Eden and Israel in the wilderness, Jesus is tested as he is led into the desert by the Spirit. However, in contrast to his ancestors' disobedience, Jesus, as true Son of God

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and the true Israel, triumphs over the de viI's temptations.

The temptations have to do with how Jesus will act as the Son of God, as is clear from the devil's opening words: "If you are the Son of God ..." In the first 'temptation, the devil suggests that as Son of God Jesus work a miracle for his own physical sustenance. Jesus has fasted for forty days and nights, and now the tempter proposes: "command these stones to :turn into bread." Jesus rejects the devil's trick by quoting a passage from Deuteronomy which suggests that he, as God's Son, must draw his sustenance from obedient trust in God's word: Scripture has it: "Not on bread alone does man live but on every utterance that comes from the mouth of God." The devil then twists Jesus' trust in God into presumption by suggesting that he throw himself from the parapet of the temple, for, according to Psalm 91, "(God) will bid his angels care for you ..." Jesus retorts by again quoting Deuteronomy, that true trust is obedient trust.

Scripture also has it: "You shall not put the Lord your God to the test."

Finally, abandoning all subtlety, the devil crassly offers Jesus the kingdoms of the world if he will prostrate himself in homage before him. In his final response Jesus does not simply interpret Scripture but rather uses his power as God's obedient Son to drive Satan away.

Away with you, Satan! Scripture says, "You shall do homage to the Lord your God; him alone shall you adore."

Jesus will indeed come to cosmic power but only through the path of suffering as God's obedient Son.

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By Father Eugene Hemrick We all must face it: Each year we grow one year older.

In January when I had my birthday, I stumbled upon a good way to assure that birthdays are a high note for us and not a cause of the blues: music.

Find some inspiring music that reaches into the very depths of your youthful spirit! The music that accomplished this for me was S'hostakovich's "The Song of the Forest. " Thanks to my music professor.

Father Richard Wojcik at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, who first 'introduced me to it, ldiscovered how this music can 'lift the spirit and make growing older well worth the price.

"The Song of the Forest" is an orchestral-choral masterpiece which radiates the strength of the Russian souL'The storY,behind the composition is as beautiful as the WITH THE aromas of baking chicken and brewing coffee waftin~ t~rough the acti~ity music. After World War II, battles room at Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, the Gourmet Club antIcIpates a l~nch-tIme left Russian soil bare and scorched, feast. A group of residents who enjoy cooking gather once a month to c~ok dInner and causing the government to order reminisce. Pictured clockwise starting in front are: Mary Charette and GermaIne Dupre, who , reforestation across the nation.

Poet Evgeni Dolmatovsky, who are sisters; Irene Gosselin and Blanche Beaulieu. happened to be on the same train with Shostakovich to Leningrad, shared with 'the composer his impressions of the new forest plantations, he had visited.

CALCUTT A, India (eNS) within the first five minutes and read them, but throw them away," Shostakovich asked Dolmatovhe said. ' , An octogenarian Jesuit mission- the last one after 10 minutes.'" sky to compose a poem fo'r'a musHe is often surrounded by peoary said he has found fulfillment in ical oration that would celebrate "When I come near the first ple, though their responses vary. a railway station in eastern India. nif0 res ta tion. group, I stop and hold out one Once he gets people's attention, he "I left home for India some 50 An example of Dolmatovsky's book, open, and announce in Bensummarizes Jesus' life for them. years e;tgo to make Christ known to poetry reveals Russian inspiration gali that it contains the life story of "There is only one God, by whatthe world, and in preaching to at its best: Jesus Christ from his birth to his ever name he is called. This one people in the railway station, I feel - "Through all the country death, and it costs only two ruGod loves all men, for whom he my purpose is fulfilled," said Jesuit the call goes, the wi nd spreadpees," he said.

Father Joseph Segers, 87, who was works incessantly. Not satisfied ing the voices far off: We born in Belgium. ' He said he announces the book with working for us, he decided to declare a war, on drought.

For the past 10 years, Father price because people value only come and live with us."

Segers has preached the Gospel at those things that cost them someAsked if he gets tired, Father Segers, said, "If you like someAmbika Kalna railway station in a thing.

"If given free, they may not even thing, you do not feel tired." predominantly Hindu area, about 50 miles north of Calcutta, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based, in T~ailand.

Paritosh Mondol, a regular trav~ eler from Arilbika' Kalna to Calcutta" said the elderly priest is a "father figure!' who "easily appeals to the religious spirit of local CHATHAM to widowed persons ,of all ages. people." , Outreach programs include: AlPot luck social" first Tuesday, '''Occasionally pepple will not coholism, call 255-9416 to arrange support group - third Wednesdays. mind listening to such men, who ap appointment; Alzheimer's care- Information: Joan, tel. 999-3255. are dedicated entirely'to the ser- givers support group meets on the Are You OK? - a program vice of God and men," Mondol second and fourth Mondays; ,offering protective services for told UCA News. "It is more their COPD support group meets atthe senior citizens, disabled and the dedication and simplicity that ap- Orleans COA on the second Wed- home-bound. Information: tel. peals t.o us." nesday of the month at 2 p.m.; 991-6250'.

Tax Assistance -.at New BedDressed in a white cassock with Parkinson's e'ducational support group meets at the Dennis senior COA, 140 Union St., Monford a cloth bag slung from his left day and Friday,,frOiTI 9 a.m. to I shoulder, t,he b<;:arded, priest ha~, center at I:30 p.m. on the second become a common figure at the Monday of the month; Sight loss p.m., now tl1rough April 12, walk MELANDIE J. KAROL, support group meets in Orleans at in or by appointment. Also at the station in the afternoon.

Rock Harbor Vlg. at 10 a.m. on RN, has joined the team of North End Senior Center, BrookAffectil?nately called "dadu" lawn Park, Irvington St., Thurs- nursing professionals at Ma(grandpa) by locals, Father Segers the third Wednesday of the " , day, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m:, donna Manor, North Attle~ visits the railway station daily, month., are on through April ,I I. Walk in. ' Blood ,pressure. clinics spending an hour with people waitboro, as the new assistant ingfor or getting off incoming Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. The director of nursing services COA has walkers, commodes, , trains. shower stools, etc. for loan at no and director 'Of staff develIn his bag are picture books of cost to any Chatham resident. opment.

A resident of South the life of Jesus with Bengali text.

Hearing and hearing aids can be Attleboro, Mrs. Karol has had He approaches people like a sales- tested with Barbara Eaton on Feb. man. several years of experience 28. 'Call the COA, tel. 945-5190, "Selling books is not my main working in various aspects of for information on any event. purpose; it is only a means through ,long-term care. She earned which 'I can start conversations NEW BEDFORD her nursing diploma from the Widowed Persons Service with people," Father Segers said.

Community College of Rhode Once he carried seven copies of outreach program in which trained the life of Jesus and sold "six widowed volunteers offer support Island.

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Let's clothe motherland in forest!

How .you've suffered. our dear land. The kids were asking for bread. The fields were asking for moisture.

Children. my dear, please don't cry. When you grow up you'll change it all.

Ash trees will make the steppe beautiful, with the birch trees that our kolkhoz planted.

The acorns are heavy, like gold. Our friend the oak, grow up fast as you can. And you, the apple trees, grow to be courageous, not' to be beaten by ice or biting frost.

With the maple trees, green and slender, we'll grow up and blossom. We'll make our land beautiful. We'll grow up and blossom, glorifying the harvest.

In a way, this poem pai'allels the beginning of Christ's p Llblic life when he entered the temple and read from Isaiah. What he read recalled the Hebrew jubil1ee year in which every 50 years they were to release 'the imprisoned,impoverished and downtrodden from their misery, and the land was to be given a rest.路 The year was devoted to human and earthly restoration and recapturing Israel's youth. which mir'r'ored G'od's way of life.

As this thought ran through my mind, it occurred to me t:~at whatever ecological programs we develop. they must include poetry and music. Through them our minds and hearts are united and give us the strength needed to catch the spirit of restoration.

Just as we sing of hea.ven, we must make music about the earth.

We must learn to sing ofttle land if it is to be respected, On your next birthday, as you face the fact that you ar,~ a year older. try and discover a musical composition that uplifts you. You might just find that it triggers the poetry and music within your soul. : lifting you to look ahead to the next yea,r- to life. to ne~ ,discov, eries. to hope, and renew I;ommitment. ' 1 ' A birthday is really no time for the blues.

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For Faithfuln~~ss Almighty; eternal God, wher:- the Spirit desct!nded .upon Jesus at his,balIJtism in the Jordan, you revealed him as your own belloved Son. Keep uS,your children born of water and the Spirit, faithful to OUl, calling. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for evel' and ever. Amen.

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KANSAS CITY Archbishop James P. Keleher shows off his shooting form to some Runnin' Rev hopefuls. The diocese's all-clergy baSketball team wants to promote the priesthood as a life that doesn't stop at the church door. (eNS/Schmitz photo)

Runni.n' Revs reach out for vocations KANSAS CITY (CNS) - They with the Chicago Runnin' Revs ... can slam. They can jam. They can with some friends of mine, Father drive to the bucket, (II' shoot the John Barkemeyer and Father Terry Keehan." Fathers Schmitz and trey. And when they're done, they Barkemeyer were classmates at the celebrate Mass.

The Runnin' Revs are not just . North American College in Rome. any old basketball team. They are The Chicago team plays every a group of priests from the Arch- week, rotating among different parishes, said Father Schmitz. By diocese of Kansas City.

Father Dennis Schmitz, direc- contrast, the Kansas City team has tor of the archdiocesan vocations made its inaugural game more ofa office, organized the team to help regional event.

The priests' first game, against foster priestly vocations. In an interview with The L.eaven, arch- archdiocesan school boys, was diocesan newspaper, he said the held at St. Ann School in Prairie purpose of the team is to increase Village. Donations - rather than public awareness that the lives of admissions - were designated for Catholic priests don't stop at the . a I'eplinarians' book:fund.. church door. . .

Nineteen eighthtgrade CYO The team is sponsored by the players and 10 from' archdiocesan Kansas City Serra Club and the high school teams were to suited CYO, as well as the vocations up for four six-minute quarters against priests from around the office.

"The idea originated in the Arch- . archdiocese. Father Schmitz said diocese of Chicago," Father priests were invited to play, cheer Schmitz said. "I actually played or watch from the bleachers.

"Father Thomas Culhane, pastor of St. Ann Parish, volunteered to be a yell leader, and he sure can yell," noted Father Schmitz.

Also playing for the Kansas City Revs were two archdiocesan seminarians studying in Chicago, Brian Schieber of Holy Rosary Parish in Wea, Kan., and Eric Klingele of Holy Angels Parish in Basehor, Kan., along with Fathers Barkemeyer and Keehan of the Chicago Revs.

During halftime festivities, Father Schmitz talked about vocations and invited the young people present to allow their lives to be open to God's call.

The priest said he wlls delighted about the game. "I think it presented a tremendous opportunity for people to come together to have a great time, see the students play, and see their priests attempt to use their basketball skills," he added.

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Priest gains happiness with poverty PEORIA, 111. (CNS) - Father Ted Hochstatter is a happy man.

"I've never been so happy, and all because I gave everything away," said the priest of the Diocese of Peoria.

He recently returned to Illinois after two-and-a-halfvears of workingwith Mother Ter;:sa's Missionaries of Charity in her native Albania.

On Dec. 3, Fathcr Hochstatter knclt before Mother Teresa in Romc and pledged the fourth vow of her missionaries - to give "wholeheartcd frec servicc to the poorest of the poor." The vow makes him what he calls a "special Missionary of Charity.~' In an interview with The Catholic Post, newspaper of the Peoria Dio-. cese, Father Hochstatter talked about the simple life he has led since 1993, when h(: was released by the diocese to serve with the Missionaries of Charity.

In an arrangement with Bishop John J. Myers, Father Hochstatter remains a dioce!;an priest, but will be free to leave for service with Mother Teresa's order when she needs him elsewhere. His vow mcans he will no longer accept a salary or propcrty as a diocesan priest, having pledgl~d "aliI have is to be used in love ofthe poor in the mercy of Jesus Christ."

That's actually how he has been

living since the summer of 1993, when he went to work with the Missionaries of Charity in "the hardest placc" where Mother Tercsa's sisters serve, the northern mountains of Albania.

While serving in the Albanian Alps, Father Hochstatter lived in one room of a residence that had no running water.

To reach Cat~olics in even more remote areas, Father Hochstatter would talk up to three hours. He would celebrate MllSS, then baptize people and bless marriages before starting the walk back home.

Working side by side with the people of Dukagjin, he helped build a church using stones from a former prison.

"By hand, rock by rock, stone by stone," the priest and parishioners took apart the old prison and moved the stones to a site where they reassembled them as a church dedicated to St. Stephen the First Martyr. It was named for a church originally built in the town more than 500 years earlier by Benedictine missionaries.

Even before the new church had a roof, area Catnolics gathered there for a first Mass on Christmas 1994. It rained and the hundreds· of people - some of whom walked hours to rcach the church huddled under umbrcllas 'within the church walls.

"I have never felt closer to God anywhere than in Albania," Father Hochstatter said, though he quickly added that he had enjoyed and learned much from his previous assignments in Peoria Diocese parishes.

His Albanian experience taught him to trust God in all things, he said, and that what Jesus said about poverty and humility "is really true."

He now believes it is "urgent to preach the word of God without worry" about material things, he said, and that the "trap of materialism" is snaring not only American families but clergy and religious as well.

Father Hochstatter realizes his life of poverty' is unrealistic for people with family responsibilities, but he believes everyone can benefit from a simpler lifestyle.

"Give away anything you can do without ... one less TV, one less radio." And in place of the time and money devoted to material things "pr~y more and give more."

As for his next assignment with the Missiona ries of Charity, Father Hochstatter says he's happily at the mercy of Mother Teresa. She has hinted he could be sent to Africa, he added. In the meantime. he is filling in at various parishes in the Peoria Diocese and living with his mothcr in Mendota.

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Crying statue investigated ~OME (CNS) - A year after eyewitnesses said they first saw a tiny plaster statue of Mary crying blood, Italian church officials are gathering data about presumed miraculous cures attributed to the statue.

A church-appointed commission is collecting documentation about cases reported from around the world, said Bishop Girolamo Grillo of Civitavecchia-Tarquinia.

The 17-inch statue iS,located in Civitavecchia, about 40 miles north of Rome, and the bishop,is among those who said they saw the statue cry blood.

"It's premature to speak of miracles now" because the church needs time to evaluate' medical and scientific evidence, he told Catholic News Service in a telephone interview.

"But presumed cures are being reported to us," he said.

Last year, the bishop, in consultation with the Vatican, appointed a special theological commission to investigate the incidents surrounding the statue to see if there is evidence of supernatural events.

The commission is also st udying the cases of presumed miraculous cures, but will need years to complete its examinations, the bishop said.

Eyewitnesses first said they sa w the statue cry on Feb. 2, 1995, when it was still in the backyard of its owners, the Fabio Gregori fam-

ily of Civitavecchia. The incident produced controversy and a stream of visitors to the site'.

The statue was then placed in 'the custody of Bishop Grillo and the red liquid which flowed from the eyes was examined scientifically in parallel tests ordered by church and judicial officials. Both series of tests showed the liquid was male human blood and that the statue contained no openings or special devices by which liquid could be concealed or squirted.

Bishop Grillo later said that on March 15, 1995, he saw the statue cry tears of blood while he was holding it. Five other people witnessed the event, he said.

"Certainly something unexplainable happened in' my hands," the bishop' told CNS. .

"A plaster statue cannot cry blood; I don't know if the explanation is natural or supernatural," he said.

Several thousand people still make pilgrimages to the statue in its current home, he said.

The statue is housed in a niche in Civitavecchia's St. Augustine Church, the parish church of the Gregori family. , Its pastor, Spanish-born Father Pablo Martin, gave the statue to the Gregori family after he had brought it in 1994 from Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, site of alleged Marian apparitions since 1981.

Bishops urge president to 'ban 'partial~birth aborti(.ns LINCOLN, Neb. (CNS) - The Catholic bishops of Nebras,ka have written to President Clinton encouraging him not to veto a ban on so-called partial-birth abortions.

In a Feb. 8 letter, the state's three bishops said, "The extraordinary brutality of this procedure ... has obscured the line between abortion and infanticide" and therefore warrants the ban, despite political differences over whether abortion in general should be legal. , "While we clearly differ on the issue of abortion, one thing that we can all agree upon is that violence in our society has risen to an unconscionab'le level," they said.

"Certainly, a society that consciously tolerates partial-birth' abortions must brutalize itself and exacerbate the culture of violence," the bishops added, citing Pope John Paul II's observation that the measure ofa civilized society is how it treats its weakest memhers.

The letter was signed by Omaha Archbishop Elden F. Curtiss, Grand Island Bishop Lawrence J. McNamara and Lincoln Bishop Fabian W. Bruskewitz. It was sent to the White House by the Nebraska Cat.holic Conference in Lincoln.

The House and the Senate have passed slightly different versions of a bill banning the procedure.

The likely course to resolve the differences will be for the Senate version to be put before the House to be approved and forwarded to the White House, said Richard Doerflinger of the Secretariat for ProLife Activities ofthe National Conference of Catholic Bishops. That action was not expected to take place before March.

President Clinton has said he opposes the ban because supporters oCIegal abortion contend it is ,the safest method of ending· a potentially dangerous late-term pregnancy.

The procedure involves inducing labor to partially deliver a fetus, then stabbing surgical scissors into the base of the infant's head. Suction is used to remove the brains, allowing for easier removal of the rest of the fetus ..

"Co'ngress' convincing passage of H.R. 1833 with the support of both staunch abortion opponents and supporters, merely reflects the expressed desire of a large majority of Americans to prohibit this abhorrent and indefensible practice," the Nebraska bishops said in their letter. '''We understand that your stated objection to this bill is its absence of an exception in cases where the mother's 'health' may be endangered by the continuation of the pregnancy," they continued. "This concern, however, is unfounded: given the very compelling testimony by prominent medical professionals, including some abor-

A difficult process

CODY MICHAELS, an Austin, Texas, resident for 10 years and. homeless for six of those, .protests a city ban on pUblic camping. The local bishop called' the ban mean spirited. . (CNS/DeTurris.photo)

CHICAGO·.(CNS) - Terry Anderson spent almost seven years as a U.S. hostage of Muslim radicals in Le·banon .. Now he says he is undergoing another difficult journey ~ forgiving his captors in his heart. "I said when.1 came home I'm a Christian and required to forgive. I'm determined to do that~'" he told an audien'ce "in Chicago recently. "It's ajourney. It's a process. It's not easy," he added. Anderson spoke before 340 people at the First Friday Club, a mostly. . Catholic monthly gathering that features speakers who try to connect,faith with current issues.:

tion doctors, who stated that there are absolutely no obstetrical situations encountered 'in this country which require a partially delivered human fetus to be destroyed to

preserve the life or health of the mother." .

They urged the president to "stop this form of violence" and sign the bill when it reaches his dt:sk.

Study shows 'media pictlure of:abortion stories is ske'iVed those who self-identify a~i RepubWASHINGTON (CNS) - Lalicans or conservatives. but also bels like "moderate," "conservafrom those who call th~mselves tive," "extremist" and "liberal" are liberals, Democrats, moderates or used in major news media reports in disproportionate numbers to 'ticket-s pi itte rs.", For example, 36 percen': of those make abortion opponents look bad who identified themselve~ as liberand supporters of legal abortion look good. according to a study als, 62 percent of conservatives conducted for the National Con- and 48 percent who consider themselves moderate would make all ference of Catholic Bishops.

The media study "verified a abortions i) legal or alle,w them pattern we had begun to notice. only under limited excep':ions for .anecdotally of according those who rape or incest victims or when the advocate legal abortion decidedly mother's life was in danger. said Ms. Alvare. more favorable labels than pro-life "Such labeling, coupled with a politicians." said Helen Alvare. director of planning and informa- failure to cover pro-life support' tion for the NCCB's Secretariat among Democrats, further unfairly disadvantages the pro-lif,~ movefor'Pro-Life Activities.

"In 116 stories. Republican ment's attempts to strengthen its advocates of legal abortion were cause among both R,ep'lblicans labeled 'moderate,''' Ms. Alvare and Democrats, politicians and said of a three-year analysis of citizens alike," she said.

The media study also showed a network news shows. three major patt.ern of stories that predicted dailies and three news magazines.

"In 37 stories. pro-life Republi- candidates who opposed abortion cans were described with inflam- would be at a disadvantage, when election results showed the oppomatory terms li.ke 'far right,' 'hard site to be true. Ms. Alvare said. right' and my personal favori'te, When it came to coverage of 'the velociraptors of the right.'" specific subjects, Ms. Alvare noted During that period, none of the a pattern of stories on alkgations stories studied described a Demothat some crisis pregnancy centers crat ora Republican who supports operate dishonestly. while the legal abortion as "fadeft," "hard media outlets ignored the work of lelt." or "extreme left," she said. more than 3.500 pregnancy cen"N or was a pro-life Democrat ever called'mc;>derate,''' " ters natiol]>.yide, The study conducted by the Media Research Certer':;execuMedia Research Center looked at tive summary traced a sl~ries of abortion coverage in Time. News1991 stories to an official of the National Coalition of Abortion week and U.S. News & World Report and on morning, evening Providers who provided material and prime-time news shows from for stories that relied on hidden .J uly I, and on morning. evening cameras to report on crisis prega.nd prime-time news shows from nancy centers.

July I, 1994. to .June 30. 1995. It "Allegations were made that also analyzed The New York Times, thousands of 'bogus' crisis pregUSA Today and The Washington nancy centers were being run by Post from July I. 1992. to June 30. the pro-life movement." Ms. Alvare 1995. ' said. "But these claims were never substantiated," Ms. Alvare said the study conAnd reporting on ab,)rtionfirmed that aside from creating a disadvantage for abortion opporelated violence also was found to nents with unfavorable terms, the be disproportionate. she continued. short hand labels journalists use The newspapers occasionally' are inaccurate when weighed covered such cases, but the netagainst public opinion. works and news magazines ignored Released in conjunction with six recent incid'ents in.which aborthe media study Jan. 18 was a tionists killed or seriously disfignational public opinion poll that, ured women while performing showed that only about 13 percent abortions, Ms. Alvare said. Among of the American public favors legal them was the murder convi<:tion of abortion for any reason throughone doctor after a botched aborout nine months of pregnancy, tion and the discovery that a nonwhile 82 percent favor some sort of physician abortionist was trying to restr-ictions on abortion availadispose of the body of a' woman bility. , killed in another failed pro<:edure.

According to the poll, '52 per. "How~ver violence by self..identicent would ban all abortions or fied pro-life individuals, most speallow it only when the mother's life .. cifically the killings involving David is at stake or in cases of rape or Gunn: Paul Hill and John Salvi incest (about I percent of all abor7 produced 1.154 news stories and tions), Ms. Alvare said. .

500 network television stori~s dur.. Another 23 percent would make 'iog the past th'ree years," she said. abortion illegal after the first three The three men were all involved in months of pregnancy· and 7 per-' shootings at abortion clinics. cent more would ban it after six Ms. Alvare said she doesn't months," she said. "Clearly. 82 believe reporters try to pain!: aborpercent of America's adult popu- ·tion opponents negatively out of lation disagrees with the position bias. but end up doing so b,~cause of politicians the media often call they lack knowledge about such 'moderate,''' stories as crisis pregnancy ct:nters.

Ms. Alvare said such labeling "They don't know the people misrepresents the movement. involved," she said. "And telling '''Identification with a pro-life stories about women who have viewpoint transcends party lines." been helped to keep their babies is she. said. "It comes not only from, noncontroversial.~'

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Apostles: "Receive the Holy Spirit; whose sins you shall for~ give, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained." Through His Apostles, this power has been communicated from generation to generation through priestly ordination.

This great gift abides in the Church today. What better way to deepen our spiritual conversion and growth than by review~ ing our life in light I)f the Ten Commandments and the Gospel, repenting our sins, making a firm purpose of amendment and confessing our sins in the sacrament of Penance. The practice of receiving this sacrament helps us on the path to holiness. It is a source of grace and spiritual healing. People who wish to main~ tain their physical health visit their doctor and dentist at regular intervals. Frequent confession helps us to acquire the self~ knowledge and disdpline that are necessary for our interior life.

Frequent confession also ensures that we are spiritually pre~ pared to receive the Eucharist. St. Paul warns us that we must first examine our lives before we presume to approach Holy Communion lest we eat and 'drink judgment to ourselves.

Parents should teach their children by word and example about the place of repentance and forgiveness in the life of a Christian. Part of that teaching includes the sacrament of Con~ fession, Christ's precious gift to us sinners. Lent is a fitting time to bring about reconciliation in our families and communities and to renew our devotion to the sacrament of Jesus' healing forgiveness.

Lent is an opportunity, another chance to 'take our faith seriously and to renew our friendship with the Lord. I pray that this holy season will be a time of peace and reconciliation, of discovering God's mercy and imitating that same mercy in our own lives. Assuring you of my affection and my prayers, I remain Devotedly yours in Christ, . ,

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Cathedral ,Camp gains accreditation

COYLE AND CASSIDY High School, Taunton, students got high c'ongratulations for their projects entered into the Massachusetts History Day contest held at Bridgewater State College. From left, front, are Erin Frykhol, Rebecca Pye, and Lisa Fortin. Standing are Brian Driscoll, Elizabeth McGowan, and Tim Saccone.

Students'skills and talents bringh'onor to CCHS Coyle and Cassidy, Taunton, freshman Rebecca Pye of West Bridgewater earned a second place award and qualified for state competition at the district level in the annual Massachusetts History Day contest held recently at Bridgewater State College..

Miss Pye's individual project, "Leonardo daVinci: Bury The Dea.d, 0 Human Folly;'" finished secon~ place in the senior division and now advances for all-state horiois. .

Sophomore Scott Wenson of Bridgewater took third place in the senior division with his paper, "Is The First Amendment For Everyone?"

There were five students who received "excellent" status for their work. Sophomore Tim Saccone of Brockton was the author of "Charles Bulfinch." In the group project category, sophomores Elizabeth McGowan of Taunton and Brian Driscoll of Taunton entered "John Lennon: Standing Up For Peace, Love, and Unity." Freshmen Lisa Fortin and Erin Frykholm of Bridgewater presented "Galileo Versus Roman Catholic Church."

The Fine Arts Department continues to rank among the state's finest programs. Three students in' Carol Caulfield's art classes were big winners in the annual Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards.

Junior Morgan Kaegael of Middleboro was the recipient of a Gold Key award for her work, "Pieces of Myself." Her painting is now up for national consideration for more awards. A second paint~ . ing, "Forked," was given an Honorable Mention ribbon by the judges.

A Silver Key award was given to senior Matthew Montuori of Lakeville for "Sand Dunes." Matt's portfolio was also selected for a national scholarship in New York through the National Scholarship Art and Writing Award arid' scholarship program.

N o~th Dighton's Alicia Brillo earned an Honorable Mention ribbon for her work, "Liberty."

All top awards were displayed

through the month of February in Boston. The students who won awards received their prizes at a ceremony in Boston on February

II. "These awards are a great ho'nor for all of these students' hard work and skiII," said Miss Caulfield on her students' accomplishments.

"We have a lot of students at Coyle and Cassidy with much ta:Ient who give their best every day in class."

Recently, more than 60 pieces of art graced the foyer of theschool in celebr;ltion of the students' outstanding work.

"Carol Caulfield has certainly done, a first-rate job in the classroom and inspiring our art students," 'said Coyle and Cassidy headmaster Mi芦hael J. Donly.

"This is evident with the school's fine showing in the Globe's Scholastic Awards. Our congrat ulations to Morgan, Matt. Alicia and all students who submitted work for this contest."

Donly added that future changes at Coyle and Cassidy through the Fine Arts wing were only going to strengthen the art program at Cc.

HFHN celebrates!

The pre-school at Holy FamilyHoly Name School, New Bedford, celebrated Catholic Schools Week with many exciting activities. A visit to our classroom from Sister Ann Landry, Superintendent of Catholic Schools was one of ,the highlights of the week. The children sang songs with sister and were given a medal to take home with them.

Citizenship Day was celebrated with a morning of activities planned with the Kindergarten class. The boys were dressed in Uncle Sam hats and carried American flags while the girls wore Statue of Liberty crowns and' carried Liberty Torcties as they sang patriotic songs and paraded through some of the classrooms. As always, Catholic School Week opens' and ,closes with a wonderful Mass prepared and planned by the Jl.jnior High students.

The American Camping Association (ACA) has announced that Cathedral Camp, East Freetown, has received ACA Accredited Camp status for 1996.

"An independent evaluation by camp experts is very important," e,mphasized Dr. Margery Scanlin, director of ACA's standards program. "By being ACA accredited, Cathedral Camp demonstrates that it cares about its campers and complies with the highest quality standards designed specifically for camps.

"Parents expect their children to attend accredited schools., They also deserve a camp experience that is reviewed and accredited by an expert independent organization," added Dr. Scanlin., "ACA accreditation is very important to our camp," said Sister Joseph Marie Levesque, O.P., camp director. "While the program is strictly voluntary, we owe it to our campers and parents to have the best operation that we possibly can. ACA accreditation demonstrates our commitment to health, safety and program quality." , Cathedral' Camp, founded in 1915 by the diocese of Fall River, is located in East Freetown, only a few miles from New Bedford, Taunton, Fall River and Cape Cod.' IUs in operation as a day camp during July and August, __ offering four two-week sessions for girls and boys ages 4 to -14. For: ,more information, parents can contact the camp at (508) 763-8874.

The ACA is the only independent accrediting organization in the country reviewing camp operati'ons. .

Its nationally-recognized standards program focuses primarily on program quality and 'health and safety aspects of a camp's operation. The standards,. continually reviewed, refined and updated, are comprehensive and thorough.

At least once every three years, two or more trained professionals who are not affiliated with a camp seeking accreditation, review- its operations and procedures while it is in session.

The ACA, founded in1910, isa 5,000-member not-'for-profit organ" ,ization committed to the continuing values and benefits the camp experience offers. Its membe.rship encompasses all types of camps, including those operated by independent operations, religiouslyaffiliated organizations and public/ municipal and nonprofit agencies. .

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MELANIE PEREIRA, a sixth grader at Espirito Sa'nto School, Fall River, pFesents her science project to Maureen Brisson of the Carroll Annex School, Fall River. The 1996 science fair was held February I and coor.dinated by pri::lcipal Patricia Benoit and science f~ir coordinator Jay Vaillan::ourt.

-------------------------Diocesan CY0 All-Star Basketball Tournaments slatedl

The Fall River Diocesan CYO will be sponsoring their annual All-Star Basketball Tournaments Feb. 25. These tournaments pair the best CYO players from different areas of the diocese iri'competition with each other. .

The junior girls AIL-Star game will' be played at the Fall River CYO: 1:00 p.m. - Fall River vs.

New Bedford; 2:00 p.m. - Awards.

The junior boys All-Star tournament will be played at the New

Bedford CYO: 1:00 p.m.- Fall River vs. Taunton; 2:00 p.m. Winner of Game I vs. New Bedford; 3:00 p.m. - Awards.

The prep boys All-Star tournament'will be played at the~aunton cyO: I:00 p.m. - Fall River vs.

New Bedford; 2:00 p.m. - Winner of Game I vs. Taunton; 3:00 p.m.

-Awards.

In all divisions, an All-T,)urnament Team and a Most Valuable Player will be named.

Schools .receive learning tools Two Fall River Catholic elementary schools received valuable learning tools as the result of a program called "Investment in Education." instituted by the Bank of Boston. Supporters of the program earn points for their schools bv doing business with the bank. ' Espirito Santo School has a new Macintosh computer. and SI. .lean Baptiste has a new color television 路thanks to the program.

For more information on "Investment In Education," or to participate, call1-800-477-KIDS.

L~UREN MAUCE~I, of Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, gave one of the readings at ,the Catholic Schools Mass at St. Anne's Church in the city last week. (Anchor,! Jolivet photo) ,.

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Feb. 23, 1996

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Coming Choose to Love One Another

By Charlie Martin

GET TOGETHER Love is but a song we sing Fear Is Ithe way that we die You can make the mountains ring Or make the angels cry Though the bird Is on the wing And you may not know why (Refrain) Come cm people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now Some will come, and some will go And WE! will surely pass When the one who left us here Returns for us at last We are but a moment's sunlight Fading in the grass (Repeat refrain twice) Written by Chet Powers. Sung by Big Mountain Copyright (c) 1995 by Giant Records WHAT HAPPENS when this truth, namely, that our time you "reggae-ize" an old classic? on'this planet is short.

Well, if you're Big Mountain Consequently, how we live you get another Top-40 hit. today makes a difference. Will "GetTogether"wasoneofmyfawe live it in a way that brings vorites in the '70s. The '90s verpeople together? Will our actions sion has a much different sound, demonstrate that love is the but still presents thesamestraight"song" we live by? forward, important, message.

For each of us there is a The song emphasizes that our choice. Our fear and anxieties time in life is brief: '" We are but tell us that we must spend all our time taking care of our own a moment's sunlight, fading in the grass." When a person is a interests. In our anxiety and teen or young aduLt, it is, diffifear, we come to believe that cult to recognize this. One's there is not enough in this world whole life lies ahead. for everyone, so we must be Sometimes though, when a sure to grab our share.

However, we who choose to friend dies or some other serious circumstance cuts into this sense follow Jesus see life differently. of infinite time, we rediscover We live with trust. We acknowl-

of edge our responsibility for our own lives, but we are committed to helping others experience God's abundant blessings.

How might we do this?

I. The place to start is at home. Practice g·enerosity daily.

Freely give compliments.

2. Notice the small things your parents do for you. Look beyond the hassles that you might have with siblings and affirm their positive qualities.

Focus on the good in each person at home.

3. Be generous in how you appreciate your friends. Listen to their concerns. Don't try to fix all their problems, but be there for them as someone who cares, as one who sees the best in them even when they cannot find this in themselves.

4. Don't underestimate what you can do for our global family. Commit to giving 10 percent of your income to organizations working to help others.

5. Finally, look in the paper each day for a world situation where members of our human family are suffering. Then spend a few moments praying for these people, especiarIy for those who are near your own age.

Is it possible that on our planet everybody can get together and, as the song says, "try to love one another right now"?

Your answer to this question will be seen in what you choose, in what you do.

Your comments are always welcome. Please address: Charlie Martin, RR 3, Box 182, Rockport, IN 48635.

• Dominican Academy·.

Age FOR YOUTH

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ABOUT YOUTH

A cheer goes up from the crowd.

"This program works regardless Somehow, this seems too good of your school experience, regardto be true, like something you'd less of your parents' educational see advertised on an infomercial, background and regardless of your those 30-minute TV ads late at grades up till now. night.

"Imagine, in about 30 minutes a Here's Dave now, the smiling day you can increase your attenhost, in his multicolored sweater, tion span and improve your running on stage before an electri- memory." fied audience. The crowd waits, in The crowd comes to its feet. eager anticipation. Dave beams "You'll actually stretch your and begins. mind and gain surprising new lev"Do you want to be smarter? els of concentration. You'll be able Amaze your friends with facts you to follow more complex ideas." can recall in an instant? Want to Furthermore: "you'll become a impress that new guy or the special better writer, and your essay test lady in your life with your vocabu- answers will have new zing. lary, and your ability to find just "I magine knowing thousands of .the right words every time? new words and presenting your "Now and then science comes' ideas in ways that are more conacross something that really seems vincing to others. That's real Word like magic. This time, the folks in Power. the white coats have absolutely "I n short, university studies show outdone themselves - they've again and again that this single found a way you can make your- exercise lets you increase your self smarter." own intelligence, improve your The audience members smile language and writing skills and broadly and clap in excitement. prepare yourself for the tough job "I'll get to the details a little bit market of the 21 st century. later. But right now, I'd like to "Now, we like to keep the very share some of the benefits of this best news for last, and here it is. breakthrough in brain expansion.

Not only will this exercise improve "First, this is an exercise that your mind and enhance your you can do with equipment you chances for success - it's fun. All probably have in your home today. over the country, people are telling Even better, if you don't have the us that it's better than TV, better correct equipment now, there's than the movies. In fact, it may someone in your neighborhood even be more. fun than video games. who will loan it to you for nothing!"

"You'd expect to pay $300 or $400 for a program like this. wouldn't you?"

In the crowd, people jump up Visitors to the Massachusetts and down, waving money, begging Statehouse recently had the oppor- to buy. tunity to view exhibits highlight"Well, we're not charging $300 ing accomplishments of Catholic 01'$400. In fact. we're not charging School students from around the anything. It's free."

Commonwealth, including those A chant goes up. becoming loudof students from Dominican Aca- er and louder. "Tell us how, Dave. demy, Fall River. tell us how! Tell us how, Dave. tell The exhibits were part of a week us how!" long celebration sponsored by the "Read books."

Massachusetts Catholic Conference The audiwce members look pU7.in honor of Catholic Schools Week. zled. Read books'?

Coordinator of the event was Sr. "Yep." says Dave. "read books.

John Marie, OSFA. This was the It doesn't much matter what they're first time in the history of the about. Any books will do. Roannual event that a school from mance novels. fantasy. science ficSoutheastern Massachusetts has tion. even an occasional horror participated. novel is fine.

Dominican Academy's display Maga7.i ne articles won't do it. included research reports. posters thev aren't long enough. But readand models. Also adding to the ing' a book stretches your mind. display were photographs depict- and educational research hasdeming various ev.ents from the school onstrated everv one of the effects I year and a replica of the Sunbeam promised. Why, you could look it bread girl dressed in the tradiup for yourself in a book." tional navy blue and white DominIt's a funny thing about that ican Academy uniform.

Dave. A lot of what he sells isjunk. but now and then he gets one exactly right. This is one of those times.

(Your. comments are welcome.

Please address: Dr. Christopher Carstens, c/o Catholic News SerBLESS vice, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., WashOUR in~ton, D.C. 20017.)

By Christopher Carstens

DA visits Statehouse

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SISTER JOHN Marie, OSFA, from the Massachusetts Catholic Conference, poses with Allison Sturchio., a Dominican Academy, Fall River, fourth grader, at the Massachuset~s Statehouse Catholic Schools exhibit. The event, sponsored by the Massachusetts CatholIc Conference , was held from February 12 through, 15. .'

CHILDREN

Resting up "Laziness is nOlhing more lhan resling before you get tired.- Jules Renard

Iteering pOintl sT'.路路~l+~i'CK,

FR Daily Mass during Lent will be M~F at 7 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Saturdays there will be an 8 a.m. Mass.

Stations of the Cross will take place on Fridays (in the lower church) at 7 p.m.

ST. MARY'S, NO. ATTLEBORO The Stations of the Cross will be held on Fr'idays during Lent at 6:30 p.m. in the main church.

K of C, ATTLEBORO Attleboro area Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 3 from 7:30 A. M. to noon at the South Attleboro K of C Hall on Highland Ave. (R:oute 123).

The menu will include pancl!kes, ham, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Breakfast proceeds will support the 9th annual Pro-Life Living Rosary rally, to be held at LaSalette Shrine May II. CAPE COD WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP There will be a meeting Feb. 25 from I:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier, lower church, in Hyannis.

The program will be "Finances, Taxes and Other Luxuries." Information: Dorothyann: tel. (617) 267-5258.

SACRED HEART, NO. ATTLEBORO First Friday celebration March I in the church hall will bea combined Massi program with Father Frank McManus, S.J. The theme is "A

Look at the Liturgy. ..

Every Friday during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at ' 12:30 p.m. .

OUR LADY路OF VICTORY, CENTERVILLE' Daily Mass during Lent will be at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. M-F, and 9 a.m. on Saturdays. The Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday at 7 p.m.

Daily Mass at 0\11' Lady of Hope Chapel, W. Barnstable, will take place at 5:30 p.m. M-F. FIRST FRIDAY CLUB, FR The club will meet March I in Sacred Heart Church, FR for6 p.m. ' Mass followed by dinner in the church hall and speaker James M. Gibney, Superintendent of City Schools. All area men are invited. For information, Paul A. Dumais, tel. 673-7675 or any club member. ' CHRIST THE KING, MASHPEE - The Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday during Lent at 4:30 p.m. .

ST. ANTHONY OF THE DESERT, INTERFAITH COUNCIL, FR VISION FOUNDATION. FR .

The annual meeting of the InterThe non-profit VISION foundaExposition of the Blessed Sacra- faith Council of Greater Fall River, tion is offering a list of more than ment will be March 3 from noon to 6 Inc. will be held at the Temple Beth 100 resources to help people in Mass. p.m. with Holy Hour from 5 to 6 ,EI, 385 High St., FR (near the old who are blind or have low vision: p.m. St. Sharbel Chapel, 300 North Durfee High School) Feb. 26 at 7 For a free copy. phone (800) 852Eastern Ave. Also exposition every p.m. All are welcome. Fot' informa3029 (M A only) or write to VISION Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday tion, call Anne Pacheco, tel. 673-9605.

Foundation, Inc., 818 Mt. Auburn from 9 a.m. .to midnight.

St.', Watertown, M A 02172. The list MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER is also available on audiocassette.

The Tri-valley weekend will be ST. MARY, SEEKONK , LaSALETTE SHRINE, All are invited to a bible study on held March 1-3 at LaSalette Shrine, ATTLEBORO the Parable of the Wedding Feast Attleboro. Call Dick or Sue at (40 I) All are invited to pray the Stations Feb. ,27 from 8 to 9 p.m. or Feb. 28 765-1426 for information. of the Cross on Friday evenings in from I to 2 p.m. in the parish center.

ST. PATRICK'S, WAREHAM Lent. The Feb. 23 service will include Discover your personality strengths The Stations of the Cross will be John Polce, Bro. David Dumaine, with "Parenting Insights," a one held during Lent on Frida y evenings MS, and the LaSalette youth group. hour session including a video and at 7 p.rT).

Beginning at 7: 15 p.m., the service discussion on Feb. 28, 8 to 9 p.m.

Anyone interested in learning will blend elements of Polce's cusmore about the Catholic faith or in HOLY TRINITY, tomary Bethany Nights program with receiving the sacraments of Baptism, WEST HARWICH a contemporary version of the StaEucharist, or Confirmation is invited 24-hour adoration of the Blessed tions of the Cross.

Sacrament is held every Friday in to an inquiry class Feb. 2~'. No preA Portugese healing service with registration is necessary. Call the Mass will be held Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.. the chapel, Rt. 28, W. Harwich, folrectory at 295-2411 or Mary Pealowing the 9 a.m.

Mass until Beneand led by Father Manuel Pereira, body at 295-4361 for more informadiction on Saturday at 8: 15 a. m., folMS, assistant shrine director. Father tion. lowed by morning prayer Mass and Pereira will also hear confessions on ST. JULIE, NO. DARTMOUTH the rosary. Bad weather cancelation Feb. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. or by special Weekday Masses during Lent will information: tel.

432-0650 or 430. request by calling 222-5410. be 9 a.m. M-F. The Blessed Sacra0014.

On March 2, LaSalette will hold a ment will be exposed aftel: morning conference 00 Sister Faustina KoST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, FR Mass on Mondays of Lent, until 7 walska and the Divine Mercy devoDaily Mass at the Cathedral will p.m. Simple benediction will close tion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the be held M-F at 8 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. the day. The rosary will be said M-F shrine theater. Preregister by Feb. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at 8:30 a.m., and each Tuesday even26 at 222-5410.

The Stations of the Cross (Via ing there will be a 7 p.m. Mass. The ST. DOMINIC'S,SWANSEA Crucis) and the Stations of the SorStations of the Cross will be prayed During Lent, Mass will be celerowful Mother. (Via Matris) will each Friday at 4 p.m. brated each Wednesday at 7 p.m. alternate each Friday of Lent at 3 and on Fridays, Mass and Stations ST. ANTHONY'S, p.m., beginning today with th~ Via W. WAREHAM of the Cross begin at 7 p.m..

Crucis. Benediction of the Blessed . A Charismatic prayer meeting will WIDOWED GROUP, FR Sacrament will conclude both devotake place Feb. 29 at 7:30 p. m. It will The Fall River Widowed Group tions. be an evening of Scripture reading, will meet Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the St. ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, prayer, teaching, worship songs, perMary's School hall, Second St., Fall FAIRHAVEN ' River. Kathy Barboza wiil be the St. Joseph School, 100 Spring sonal witnessing and individual prayguest speaker. All widowed invited.

Street, Fairhaven, announces regis- ers for healing and other nl:eds.

Information: Annette. tel. 679-3278. tration for new students in the school ST. ANNE'S, FR year 1996-1997 for grades Nursery BIRTHRIGHT There will be a Lenten Bi ble study Birthright of Falmouth, Inco will through eighth. Call 996-1983 for program on Monday evenings durbegin a training session for new further information. St. Joseph ing Lent, immediately following the volunteers Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at the School is a non-pUblic school of the 6:30 p.m. Mass. It will last about an Birthright office at 320 Gifford St., Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall hour, and will be taught by Barbara Falmouth. For more information, River and as such admits students of Medeiros, who holds a masters decontact Suzanne: ,tel. 563-2464, or any race, color, national and ethnic gree in Theology and by Father Kathy. tel. 540-0805.

Marc Bergeron. All invited, origin.

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