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Cardinals Maho'ny, Law speak out on abortion CHICAGO (CNS) - Despite protests from Catholic and prolife officials, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education adopted a requirement Feb. 14 that all obstetrics residency programs must ensure abortion training by 1996.

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called the action "the most outrageous and coercive yet taken by people who advocate abortion" and said it was "antimedicine, anti-life and even anti-'choice.'''

"We will leave no stone unturned in bringing about a reversal of this Draconian measure," he added.

The Catholic Health Association also expressed disappointment at the action of the Chicago-based council and said it would "examine all options and consider all avenues of recourse to challenge" the new requirement. It said such a requirement "would compromise the Catholic obi gyn programs as they try to conform. to standards and moral teachings of the Catholic Church."

Wanda Franz, president of the National Right to Life Committee, said the council "is using strong-arm tactics to force medical schools to become trainers in abortion techniques."

In a letter to the council before the vote, Cardinal Mahony had said such a requin:ment violates the conscience rights of Catholics and the Hippocratic oath.

Under the proposal, Catholic health care institutions will be required to establish "mechanisms" to ensure abortion training, Cardinal Mahony said in his letter, although residents with personal "moral and religious" objections can be exempted.

"We can no more establish 'mechanisms' to ensure the killing of an unborn child, at any location, than we could do so for the killing of the same child when born," he said.

Although Catholic health care institutions will bl~ able to seek protection under the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Cardinal Mahony said, the most serious harm will be to the medical profession itself.

"For a profession that makes abortion into the routine and expected norm for medical practice - that places the killing of its patients on the same moral plane

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as their cure - has denied itself the status of a healing profession," he said.

The 23-member ,accreditation council, which adopted the revised policy by a unanimous vote, is made up of representatives from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association and other groups. It can withhold accreditation for programs that 00 not meet its standards.

Cardinal Mahony said the change "will open up a new and even more emotional phase in the abortion debate, further dividing a society in urgent need of respectful dialogue and reconciliation."

Cardinal Law Meanwhile in Boston, reporting on the "still fragile" dialogue between those who'support abortion and those who oppose it, Cardinal Bernard F. Law said the search for alternatives to the proced ure "deserves the encouragement of all who are committed to civil discourse."

Cardinal Law said he has met twice this year with ,Massachusetts Go~rnor William F. Weld, who supports legal abortion, and would meet with him again in two months to continue their "common search for realistic and compassionate alternatives to abortion."

The cardinal wrote about the effort in a Feb. 17 colum'n for The Pilot, Boston archdiocesan newspaper. He began the talks with Governor Weld to ease tensions in Boston following the Dec. 30 murders oftwo women and the wounding of five other people at two Boston-area abortion clinics.

"Few Americans,would consider abortion a moral good, and many who seek abortion do so because it is perceived to be t~e only way out of a difficult situation," Cardinal Law said.

"My hope and prayer is that the circle of this dialogue will broaden," he added. "There are encouraging signs that it will. '" would submit, that the pro-life side of the public debate has been largely ignored or. misrepresented in the media until quite recently," he added. "The change I perceive by no means signals evenhandedness by the media. It does indicate, however, an effort to show the face of the pro-life movement in a more accurate way."

He mentioned two local women who represent "the face of the proTurn to Page II

BISHOP SEAN O'Malley imposes ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at St. Mary's Cathedral last Ash Wednesday. (Hickey photo)

Papal Lenten message urges efforts to combat illiteracy VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II has urged new international efforts to combat illiteracy, calling it a "hidden evil" that keeps hundreds of millions of people from fulfilling their potential.

In his annual Lenten message, the pope said inability to read and write remains a root cause of the massive poverty and underdevelopment that plagues much of the world.

He said illiteracy also makes couples more vulnerable to co~r­ cive birth control programs, while education ₏:nsures that they can more freely. and responsibly make their own decisions on family size.

The pope sai~ he had seen the effects of illiteracy in his many travels to Third World countries and was convinced that "where there is illiteracy, there is more hunger, disease and infant mortality, as well as humiliation, exploitation and all kinds of suffering."

A person who cannot read or write has trouble making use of modern work methods and is, in a sense, "condemned to be ignorant of his rights and duties," he said.

The number of illiterate adults in the world is estimated at between 850 million and one billion, twothirds of them women. The pope pointed out that there are also tens of millions of children who cannot attend school because of a lack of facilities or poverty. As a result, he said, their lives are stunted just when they should be blossoming.

The papal message links illiteracy to the problem of world population growth, noting that church leaders believe education and development are much more effective responses than "any coercion and all artificial forms of population controL" "In this area, it is preferable that families should themselves take responsibility," the pope said.

Literacy helps ensure that couples "are no longer passive subjects of programs imposed on them to the detriment of their freedom and the responsible control of their fertili~y," he said.

He called on church and social agericies to increase their educational work, saying there exists a "human throng which reaches out to us, asking us for a gesture of solidarity." The church today operates over 160,000 schools around the world, serving more than 40 million students.

For the church, he said, progress in educating the illiterate will make further evangelization possible. The ability to read Scripture in their own language will help people accept the Gospel and make it more meaningful in their lives, he declared.

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THE ST. MARTINS: Roger and Jeanne 51. Martin with adopted sons Milton, Michael and Mark and some of their 12 grandchildren. (Hickey photo) .

It's a full house for Fall River family Jeanne St. Martin reflects that while their contemporaries are confronting the empty nest, going out or planning second honeymoons, she and husband Roger are tackling long division homework, going to school meetings and chasing errant pet frogs.

With four daughters and two sons, the youngest 23, and 12 grandchildren, a full house is inevitable for the St. Martins, who also lost one son in infancy. Their children and grandchildren, frequent visitors, all go home eventually, albeit not far away. But the St. Martins have permanent residents in their three other "sons"- Milton, 12; Michael, 11 and Mark, 7, all students at St. Anne's School in Fall River.

The family "fell in love with them" when daughter Marcy babysat Milton and Michael as toddlers. Then, when the boys lost both their parents less than a year apart, the St. Martins became their guardians. That was five-and-ahalf years ago.

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Saint Vincent's Home, Fall River, has sent a special edition of its quarterly newsletter, The Provider, to more than 800 Westport residents. The edition recounts recent developments in the construction of The DePllUl Center, St. Vincent's short-term residential diagnostic assessment facility scheduled to open on Adamsville Road in the summer of 1995.

The mailing went to abutters to the site and persons who have expressed support or opposition to ·the project.

"The newsletter is part of our ongoing commitment to keep the lines of communication open in Westport. We feel it's important that people get the facts, and that they have a way to voice' their concerns," said Saint Vincent's executive director Father Joseph M. Costa.

The newsletter provided summaries of the summer and fall meetings of the Neighborhood Advisory Groups. three committees of Westport residents who serve as liaisons between the community and Saint Vincent's on matters of safety and security, the environment, and the impact on the community. The "DePaul Edition" of The Provider contained statements

from each committee chairperson, as well as the names and addresses of the 21 committee membl:rs.

The newsletter profiled the type of adolescent boys who will be accepted'at the facility, and evaluated·the risk to the community as minimal. The youths will not require community services, as the center is completely self-con tained.

Another newsletter is planned for Westport residents in early summer. In the fall, a column on The DePaul Center will be added to the regular quarterly new:;lelter, "which we will offer to any Westport resident who would like to be on our mailing list," Father Costa said.

Saint Vincent's is a residential treatment and special ed ucation facility that has been serving youngsters between the age~, of six and 18 since 1885. The DePaul Center, an expansion of a program in operation since 1992 at Saint Vincent's Fall River campus, will provide a variety 0:' diagnostic assessments over a 60 to 90 day period for adolescent boys, ages of 12 to 18, and develop comprehensive treatment plans aimed at returning the boys to a h,:althy family environment.

Mass. Catholic Conference urges support of Parents Rights Bill

whose pictures, from oldest child "They're like our own kids," said St. Martin, amending that to, to youngest grandchild and the "They are our kids. We've raised three boys and their parents, form a gallery in the living room. them and we love them."

The Massachusetts Interfaith also apply to condom distribution "I think there's a plan for every- Coalition, of which the Massachu- and participation in various "surTaking them in permanently made things "pretty hecticthing," said St. Martin. Raising setts Catholic Conference. is a veys" which pry into family life, changed our lifestyle," he said. But the boys "keeps us going. We don't member, encourages parents of religious beliefs, sexual atti tudes have time to get old."

Mrs. St. Martin has another verpublic school children to attend a or other personal matters. sion-their lifestyle was always Mrs. St. Martin, a nurse at committee hearing 10:30 a.m. Feb. In a statement, the Massachuhectic!

Southpointe Nursing Home in Fall 28, room I B of the State House in setts Catholic Conference notes "There's no beginning to this River, dismisses the idea that she Boston, on House#1817/S~ate that the bill responds to educ,ltors' story," conceded her husband, a and her husband are doing anymix of"school curricula with power#361, the Parents Rights Bill.

30-year Eastern Edison employer. thing extraordinary.

The bill would require that in ful and graphic programs meant to "Kids have been here forever."

"These days a lot of grandpar- public schools certain morally or alter children's attitudes anc! perOver the years, the complement ents are raising'. their grandchil- religiously sensitive programs be ceptions about sexuality, homohas included several of their child- dren-the difference is these aren't completely elective, allowing par- sexuality, moral decision making, ren's friends who for one reason or . our grandchildren," 'But it's not ents to sign their children into the religion, marriage and other 'topanother had nowhere else to go. exceptional, she said, "to love programs or prevent their attend- ics. Most of these messages are Daughter Danielle's friend stayed somebody." ance ·if they choose. This would radical and often psychologically for three-and-a-half years and intrusive, with little basis or un"called me 'Mom,' ". said Mrs. St. disputed fact. They are usually Martin. completely coul)ter to traditional The family always seems to make beliefs and morality." room somehow. "Just put another Furthermo're, "in most l:ases cup of water in the soup," is the St. these are mandatory programs, Martin philosophy. and parents have no control over 1. LAWOFFAST their children's· participation. In "The house gets bigger, the house a. All adults (18 and older) are bound by the law of fast up to cases where an 'opt out' is posHible, gets smaller," "Mrs. St. Martin the beginning of their 60th year. the parents 'must first find Ollt on shrugged. "We were alone at one their own," with access to content point-for three weeks!" b. On fast days, those bound by the law are limited to a single full of the progra~s often very diffi.cult. meal. This meal is to be meatless. Two other meatless meals, Then, just before Christmas "This bill is a fair solution," said sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one's several years ago, the adjoining the MCC. "Let the parents de~ide. needs; however, together these two. meals should not equal house in which some of their chilLet them sign their children in if another 'full meal. dren and grandchildren lived they like it, and ignore it if they caught fire.. c. There are two prescribed days offast: Ash Wednesday (March don't. Allow them to get involved."

"They lost everything," Christ1) and Good Friday (April 14). mas gifts included, said Mrs. St. 2. LAW OF ABSTINENCE Martin. "The house was uninhabitable. They all moved back in!" a. Those who are 14 years of age and older are obliged to observe The house is livable again and UNITED NATIONS (CNS)the law of abstinence. the families of a son and daughter Efforts to "save succeeding generb. On days of abstinence, those bound by the law abstain from live there now. In the meantime, ations from the scourge or wa r," a meat. though, three boys with a love of goal set forth in the 1945 charter of c. On all Fridays of Lent, abstinence is prescribed. This, of course, hockey, the Dallas Cowboys, and the United Nations, should ':ake includes Good Friday. Abstinence is also prescribed on Ash frogs had move'd in. center stage as the organization Wednesday. prepares for its 50th anniversary, The St. Martins take it in stride said the Vatican nuncio to the as a continuation of their family, 3. LENTEN DISCIPLINE world body. In an address to the The Code of Canon Law very aptly summarizes the ecclesiastiGeneral Assembly committee deal11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I111111111111111 cal discipline in Canon 1249: "All members of the Christian· ing with security and disarmament, THE ANCHOR (USPS-545-020). Second faithful in their own way are bound to do penance in virtue of Archbishop Renato R. Mar::ino :Iass Postage Paid at Fall River, Mass. divine law; in order that all may be joined in a common obsersaid the world had come to underPublished weekly except the week of July 4 stand that peace requires more vance of penance, penitential days are prescribed in which the and the week after Christmas at 887 HighChristian faithful in a special.way pray, exercise works of piety than disarmament, and depends land Avenue, Fall River, Mass. 02720 by the Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall on socioeconomic factors as well.. and charity and deny themselves by fulfilling their responsibiliRiver. Subscription price by mail, postpaid But he said disarmament was "an ties more faithfully and especially by observing fast and $1 1.00 per year. Postmasters send address inescapable dimension" of the abstinence..." changes to The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall search for international security.

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FATHER GAMACHE

FATHER McCARTHY

Two golden jubilees Fifty years ago today, Fathers Daniel A. Gamache and James A. McCarthy were ordained at St. Mary's Cathedral by Bishop James E. Cassidy.

Father Gamache Father Gamache will observe his jubilee by celebrating the 4 p.m. Mass tomorrow at Notre Dame parish, Fall River, where he resides in retirement. A gathering for invited family and friends will follow at White's of Westport.

Earlier this month, Bishop Scan O'Malley presided at a prayer service and dinner at Notre Dame rectory honoring Father Gamache.

The 14 priests in attendance had served with thejubilarian in one or another of his parish assignments.

At the prayer service the bishop 'led a litany enumerat ing the parishes where Father Gamache had served and his other :ninistries to the faithful, including his work with the mentally ill, Father Gamache is a Fall River native, the son ofth(: late Adolphe and the late Clairin (Lanneville) Gamache. He attended Blessed Sacrament School, Fall River and St. Alexandre's College in Limbour, Quebec, Canada. He studied for the priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimol'i~.

He was associate pastor at St. Jacques parish, Taunton, for 25 years, also serving as chaplain at Taunton State Hospital.

He was administrator of St. Jean Baptiste parish, Fall River, for four years, then pastor of St. Joseph's parish, New Bedford, from 1977 until he retired June 15, 1988.

Father McCarthy Father McCarthy, also retired, will celebrate his jubilee in Florida, where he is vacationing.

The son of the late Timothy J. and the late Mabel (Smith) McCarthy, he is a native ofTaunton, where he attenqed St. Mary's School and Coyle High School.

He attended Holy Cross College, Worcester, and St. Michael's College, Winooski, Vt., which in 1991 inducted him into its Golden Knights Club for alumni of 50 years or more.

He prepared for the priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary and the University of Ottawa.

Following ordination he was parochial vicar at 51. James parish, New Bedford; Our Lady of the Isle, Nantucket; Holy Family, East Taunton; Holy Name and SI. William, Fall River.

He was named Diocesan Director for the Deaf in 1951 and later served on the diocesan marriage tribunal as advocate, defender of the bond and judge. He was a member of the Falmouth Council on Aging and the Falmouth Hospital Board. At one time he also conducted a question and answer column for the Anchor.

He was named Diocesan Director for the Deaf in 1951 and later served on the diocesan marriage tribunal as advocate, defender'of the bond and judge. He was a member of the Falmouth Council on Aging and the Falmouth Hospital Board. He also conducted a question and answer column for the Anchor at one time.

Sacred Heart parish to fete pastor Members of Sacred Heart parish, Fall River, will honor Father Edward J. Byington, outgoing pastor, at a reception in the parish hall following II a.m. Mass Sunday, Feb. 26.

Father Byington, who will become pastor of St. Francis Xavier parish, Hyannis, on March I, is a native of Sacred Heart and a graduate of its former elementary school. He has been pastor of the Fall River parish since 1986 and chaplain of the Fall River Police Department since 1990.

Miss Alice Harrington, in charge of publicity for the reception, said that friends of the pastor, whether or not members of Sacred Heart parish, are invited to attend. Extra parking has been made available in the Globe Mar.ufacturing Co. lot on Pine Street.

She said Father Byington has been responsible for many improvements to the parish plant

during his tenure, including interior and exterior renovations of the church, repairs to its historic organ and installation of a new acoustics system.

Miss Harrington also noted that he has given much time to parish youth, including leading them on an annual climb of New Hampshire's Mt. Washington.

NOTICE The 1995 Diocesan Directory is now available. Those who have paid for it at the Anchor office, 887 Highland Ave., Fall River, and indicated that they will pick it up in person are asked to do so at their earliest convenience. Thank you!

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Lay reported a combined enrollment group but 33.7 percent of those students currently pursuing degrees of3,317 students working for grad- graduating. in U.S. Catholic graduate ministry uate degrees in the fields of theolThe survey of students was conprograms outnumber Catholic ogy and ministry. ducted in questionnaires given to Small percentages of these were each new student enrolling in a seminarians enrolled in the nation's theological schools, a new study seminarians, permanent deacons, program and to each student gradpriests or ordained ministers of uating from a program during the said.

As increasing numbers of trained another denomination, and a sub- 1992-93 school year. The responses lay ministers take up leadership staritial minority were religious of seminarians, who represented brothers and sisters, but layper- about II percent of the incoming roles in parishes, "there is a virtual revolution in how ministry func- sons formed a clear majority of the group and 15 percent of the gradtions in the Catholic Church in the students. uating group, were treated separWhen noncredit and continuing ately.

United States," according to the education students were also 19-page executive summary of the Questions designed to compare counted, the total enrollment in incoming and graduating students' study. the ministry institutes rose to 6,302. theological knowledge, pastoral It found that lay students finishIn 1992-93 there were 2,915 skills and formation for ministry ing their ministry degree are more Catholic seminarians in all the indicated that the institutes were likely than beginning students to nation's theological schools com- achieving their own goals and the view the church primarily in terms bined. of servant, communion and sacraexpectations of students in most One key problem the study found areas. ment. was a lack of parish or diocesan Graduating students also were "I ncoming students most wanted financial assistance to students, to increase competence in their more likely than incoming students which the study said could be a ability to engage in critical reflecto see the church in egalitarian terms, were slightly more likely to . significant factor in dropout rates tion connecting Christian tradition from programs. and contemporary experience," the attend Mass daily and read the Bible daily and were "significantly In the institutio.ns surveyed, there study said. "Apparently the graduate programs do well in meeting more embracing of social justice were 1,152 incoming students and attitudes," th,e study said.

825 grad uating students. The study this need since this item received Nearly two,-thirds of the students found that 73.6 percent of the the highest gain in score ratings by working for degrees in ministry incoming students surveyed were the graduating students."

The study reported that 28.6 said they hoped to get a salaried laypersons, while only 56.2 perpercent of ministry students alposition in ministry or religious cent of the graduating group were ready have a graduate degree in education after they earned their lay. Men and women religious master's degree, alil.d almost half whose religious communities pick- another field and that most have prior work experience. One-third hoped to find work in a parish ed up the tuition tab -- accounted setting. for 17.5 percent of the incoming have worked as teachers.

Seventy percent of the students were female and most students were between the ages of 35 and A·1 TRAVELERS MOTORCOACH TOURS 50, the study reported.

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Spitting at God ATLANTA (CNS) - To violate human rights is "positively blasphemous, for it is tantamount to spitting in the face of God," Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa told a recent international conference in Atlanta. "That is why we have been so passionate in our opposition to the evil of apartheid," he said. "We have not ... been driven by politicalor ideological considerations.

No, we have been constrained by the imperatives of our biblical faith." The Anglican leader called the Bible "the most subversive, most revolutionary thing around" . and added that "those who may have wanted to exploit us and to subject us to injustice and oppression should really not have given . us the Bible because that placed dynamite under their nefarious schemes."

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Heed the Signs The church existsin the world and should be keenly aware of its surroundings. Universities and foundations are constantly producing important data which often go unnoticed by church decision makers. As a result, strategies for dealing with trends and development are haphazard at best. This is especially true in the area of population shifts. So often only pressing and immediate needs are served.

Recently the University of Massachusetts released a demographic study that should not be overlooked by our own diocese. Its Institute for Social and Economic Research projects that Cape Cod and the Islands, together with the northern part of Bristol County, will be the fastest growing areas in the state over the next 15 to 20 years. Overall, the state will experience a 6 percent increase in population, but the Cape area population is expected to grow by 15 to 20 percent in the coming decade.

These projections are based on reliable data gleaned from studies of past growth, immigration and death and birth rates.

Some predictions for specific areas are more than interesting.

For example, over 40,000 people are projected to relocate on Cape Cod and the Islands, with Nantucket experiencing the most dramatic increase, expected to be about 28 percent, while' the town of Mashpee is projected to have a 38 percent increase.

It is thought that Mashpee's increase will be largely among young families, while the rest ofthe Cape will continue to show an increase of ~lder people. The outer Cape will see a decrease in population while the population of Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster and Dennis will increase well over 12·percent. .

In northern Bristol County the towns of Mansfield, Norton, Easton and Raynham will also see an increase in population.

Lower Bristol will remain the same or decrease.

These projections have all town planners on the move as they consider the future impact on water systems, schools-, commercial growth, and human services in their areas. Some Cape towns are having a difficult time dealing with present problems but now they must take the future into consideration.

If those in the secular world are already planning their responses to these predictions, should not the Church do the same? Too often we simply fail to utilize the studies, surveys and other information sources that are at our fingertips.

But in this day and age, this reaction is irresponsible. We should not be satisfied with "playing by ear." Planning is a real need. For example, how will the Church on the Cape- and Islands respond to the need of human services for the elderly?

How can we effectively meet the demands of religious education? With more people, how can we best utilize and expand the physical resources at our disposal?

These are but a few of the many questions that will surface as the local church faces the changes to come. It is true that some might contend that the forecasts above are merely predictions of ivo'ry tower intellectuals who have little else to do to earn their salaries.

Fortunately, we live in a time when such a response is unacceptable. We are quick to preach responsibility and accountability; we ourselves must live by these principles as we' serve God's people. To serve well, we must be prepared well.

Let's heed the signs'!

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SUNSHINE BEAMS THROUGH STAINED GLASS ON BOSNIAN CATHOLICS AS THEY SEEK SPIRITUAL SOLACE IN SARAJEVO'S CATHEDRAL

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"Pro-life work is a mission from God" SAN DIEGO (CNS) - "Prolife work is a mission from God, " says one of the movement's early activists.

"If you remember this, you cannot burn out," said Dr. Mildred Jefferson, "because you have an inexhaustible source of fueL" Dr. Jefferson, the first black woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School, a three-term president ofthe National Right to Life Committee and founder of Massachusetts Citizens for Life, spoke at a fundraiser for the San Diego Pregnancy Counseling and Education League.

She encouraged abortion opponents to exercise their powers as citizens and vote to shape society, the country and the world. She also encouraged them to run for office.

"Look in the mirror," she said.

"There are able, qualified people who have always felt they had to let someone else take that front line. We in the right-to-life movement have waited just a little ,bit

too long to take that responsibility. 1 don't mind if you start with the dog-catcher, because we intend to enforce the basic criterion for right-to-life politicians at every level."

She herself has challenged Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., for his Senate seat and is involved in a lawsuit challenging election requirements that she believes limit access to the federal ballot.

At one time the pro-life' cause was alive in both the Republican and Democratic parties, Dr. Jefferson said. "But the left wing beat us on the Democratic side. They succeeded in making the Democratic Party an alien and strange place for traditional Democrats."

And now she worries that "some foolish Republicans who call themselves moderates" might succeed in removing the anti-abortion plank from the Republican national platform. "We must not let them do that," she told a clieering audience.

Dr. Jefferson also encouraged abortion opponents to support legal challenges to laws that permit abor-

tion and to fight public ap,ithy about the issue.

"I have great confidence in the people, if they can get the information," she said, adding that the debate has been distorted by misinformation in the media. "Pe,)ple don't know what the battle ill all about."

One activist step she won't 1:Upport, however, is violence in the name of the pro-life cause.

"There is no way those'who are trying to create their justifiable homicide movement are par'l of the pro-life, right-to-life movement," she said. "They fight ahortion in their distorted way. Bu'[ no one in clear conscience can l:ver call them part of a pro-life or rightto-life movement.

"I reject any sense -Of guilt or responsibility for those poor, demented people who are out on that edge - unwilling to accept the moral constraints and discip:line that being part of the right-to-I ife, . pro-life movement obligates u:; to observe."

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I have sent your column to others, including my own daughter, who endured 17 years with a husband who physicall:f abused her. I know it will help.

My other childrlm and I have discussed your answer and we want you to know you hllve helped our family answer some difficult questions.

My daughter's present husband was concerned about getting involved with our fllmily after he learned what was going on. She told him she Is not her mother or her sisters.

He Is a kind and J:entle person; but she said If he ner hit her once he would never get a second chance.

It Is sad to neecll to talk about these things, but you gave us the courage to do it.

Can you give u:!l some further reading to learn more about how to understand this: problem, and how to deal with it? (Pennsylvania) A. Many excellent books give very helpful insights on this kind of abuse. Two that stand out in my mind, though they're not "how to" books directly on the subject, are

by Dr. M. Scott Peck (published

by Simon and Schuster).

One is the popular "Road Less Traveled." The other, "People of the Lie," is not so well-known, but has remarkable information and very helpful insights about what is really happening in these and other kinds of abusive violence.

Another excellent, more handson, book is "Codependent No More," by Melody Beattie (Harper & Row). The subtitle describes it well: "How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Curing for Yourself."

Someone in a situation similar to yours referred me to it several years ago. Since then I have learned it is widely used in AI-Anon and other support groups.

All these titles should be available through any bookstore.

Q. I am a 63-y,ellr-old Catholic and have two questions about Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.

A history book we're reading

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By FATHER JOHN DIETZEN says Hitler was a Catholic originally and that he learned the swastika sign from a Catholic priest. Is this true? (Wisconsin) A. Adolph Hitler seems for sure to have been a baptized Catholic and was confirmed at the age of 14. By that time, or shortly after, he became alienated for some reason from the Catholic Church.

He grew up ne~r an Austrian Benedictine Monastery in Lambach, which according to records had several swastika-type crosses on its grounds.

It is said that in those days a swastika shaped cross was part of the abbot's coat-of-arms and symbolized good luck for the local people.

It's hard to unravel all this after so many years, but these seem to be the conclusions of Hitler's main biographers.

A free brochure answering questlonsCatholics ask about Mary, the mother of Jesus, Is available by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701. Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.

Feb. 25 1988, Rev. Leol. Ferreira, Vicar General of Brownsville Diocese and Pastor, St. Mary, Brownsville Feb. 27 1874, Rev. Philip Gillick, Founder, St. Mary, North Attleboro 1956, Rev. Joseph N. Hamel, Founder, St. Theresa, New Bedford Feb. 29 1980, Rev. Msgr. James J. Dolan, Pastor Emeritus, St. Mary, Taunton March 1 1906, Rev. James F. Masterson, Founder, St. Patrick, Somerset 1948, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter L.D. Robert, P.R., Pastor, Notre Dame, Fall River March 2 1936, Rev. Antonio Berube, Pastor, St. Joseph, Attleboro 1941, Rev. James J. Brady, Pastor, St. Kilian, New Bedford 1952, Rev. Tarcisius Dreesen, SS.CC., Sacred Hearts Monastery, Fairhaven 1962, Rev. Alphonse Gauthier, Pastor, Sacred Heart, New Bedford 1970, Rev. J. Omer Lussier, Pastor, Sacred Heart, North Attleboro March 3 1960, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Timothy P. Sweeney, LL.D., Pastor, Holy Name, New Bedford

PITTSBURG H (CNS) - "Good evening, Father," an older parishioner greeted his pastor in sign language.

Father Walt Rydzon, who has been teaching one new sign each Sunday at II a.m. Mass, said he was touched. The fact that the parishioner, who hears normalIy, learned and used the sign "was the highlight of my whole year," the priest said.

It was just a year ago that Pittsburgh's Catholic deaf community , was given a home in St. Justin parish in Mount Washington. Before that, the community worshiped separately. Now St. Justin's II a.m. Mass is the signed Mass, one of 18 offered each month throughout the diocese.

Also chaplain for the diocesan Office for Deaf Persons, Father Rydzon said he wondered when he became past.or last year how parishioners would respond to the new members.

"The hearing people welcomed the deaf community with open arms," Father Rydzon told the diocesan newspaper, the Pittsburgh Catholic. They hung a huge banner, he said - "St. Justin welcomes 'our deaf community."

Attendance at the signed Mass has increased, among both hearing and deaf people. The parish's . hearing and deaf choirs participate in the Mass, at which readings and prayers are read and signed by the pastor, permanent deacon Bob Barth and lectors.

"It's been a wonderful year to be a priest," said Father Rydzon. He said he was amazed when 25 parishioners, including three ushers, took a course in sign language' taught by deaf parishioners. The parish hopes to sponsor another class for children, and will offer an interpreted Mass, one translated by a signer, at 5:30 p.m. each Saturday, beginning March 4.

Karen McGann, coordinator of the Office for Deaf Perso.ns, credits the pastor's practice of teaching a sign each Sunday with helping make the parish inclusive.

He wanted to ensure "that all are able to share a cordial greeting before and after Mass, or congratulations at a baptism or wedding," she explained.

Hearing persons "have been introduced to a new language and been made aware of the ability in a disability," she said, while deaf persons "have received respect, kindness, acceptance and equality that is not always experienced in the hearing world."

Through fundraising bingos hosted by the deaf community, both of St. Justin's choirs got new robes in time for Christmas.

Father Rydzon, who completed a sign language course six years ago, resumed his studies after being named head of the office for deaf Catholics.

He said his own initial awkwardness in using sign was eased by the wilIingness of deaf parishioners to help. "When people are signing, you can truly feel out of place," he said, "but deaf people are patient and eager to teach you."

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Religious updating for teachers

By Catherine Haven

What makes your school Catholic?

Whatever your definition, it probably includes the teaching of Scripture and Catholic tradition, the preparation of future church leaders or the creation of a faith community.

A forest has been sacrificed to everything written about the changing Catholic school student body, particularly in cities where Cat holic enrollment has declined. Another few dozen trees have been felled explaining how these schools maintain their Catholic identity.

Catholic teachers have also changed: Overwhelmingly lay, probably Catholic...and increasingly less likely to be a graduate of a Catholic college, university or even high school.

In other words, today's Catholic schoolteacher may be someone whose own formal religious education ended at age 13 and whose last religious instruction - outside the Sum}ay homily - may be at least 10 years old.

What does this mean for our schools? . As with any subject, religion teachers meet certain academic criteria to teach. Dioceses and parishes provide various enrichment classes for those interested. Yet occasionally even religion teachers . say they grapple with questions like, Is it "in" to teach the rosary or the lives of the saints?

But religion isn't confined to religion class. It never was. Religion, ethics, moral decision making and values touch all aspects of teaching - from history to social studies to English.

What does the church say about apartheid? What about the right to die? Or the Middle East situation?

What does the church teach about AIDS? Would a teacher whose formal education in Catholicism ended in grade school feel qualified interjecting Catholic values into those discussions? ~ 0 Continuing education is a fact i f Hf' fo, m,y poof""o081

nowadays. For teachers, most state certification requires it for continued employment and school accreditation. In-service days are already part and parcel of normal school procedure.

Would a science teacher comfortably - and competently teach astronomy without an eye on new discoveries? Would a geography teacher use maps from even a year ago? Would a history teacher stop studying world events at, say, 1974? Should religion be any different?

This isn't a call for the "good old days" when nuns ran the schools nor an insinuation that religious teaching suffers in the hands of lay teachers. I'm not even implying religious education programs are deficient. .

The case for religious updating needs careful consideration. What classes would be beneficial? Some school offices push basic Scripture courses as well as updates in methodology and theology. Whatever is chosen must recognize that teachers will be at different levels of their spiritual journey.

Will the courses be mandatory?

A condition of employment? If so, are schools willing to provide the substitutes and tuition to allow a teacher to attend? And will class scheduling be sensitive to teachers' needs for day care and a second income?

It is challenging to teach religion today and to be about the business of creating a faith community. Being unprepared for a student's question or providing the wrong answer can be critical.

The case for religious updating ultimately is a no-lose situation.

The school continues to provide top-notch instruction in all subjects, including religion. The students receive the best guidance on their spiritual journey to adulthood. And the teachers themselves benefit - not only professionally but personally. .

Unless your faith is indeed part of you, how can you 'successfully teach it?

Kids, after all, are among the best judgesof con games.

Dear Mary: As a mom home with young children, I rarely have' time just for myself. I really try to follow your suggestion to get out for some exercise at least four or five times each week. It is good for the spirit as well as the body.

-Illino~ .

Welcome to the club of aerobic exercise enthusiasts. You are not the only one to observe that getting out to exercise benefits both the body and the spirit.

Linus Mundy, in his book"PrayerWalking" (Indiana, Abbey Press, 1994), suggests that praying and' walking go together naturally. He suggests five steps: I. Retreat: Get away physically from the house, the office, the telephone.

2. Rethink: Notice the world around you, the world you do not see from the house or the car.

3. Remember: Reflect on memories, good and bad, all the way back to childhood.

4. Repent: Or even better, convert, see· new directions, new choices in life. ' 5. Repeat: To continue the benefits, do it often.

Mundy suggests walking at whatever pace suits you. Or you migh!

choose another aerobic exercise.

Jogging need not and should not be an agonizing challenge.

Jogging at a slow, easy pace may feel better than walking. Walking, on the other hand, is easier on hips and knees.

After many years as a jogger, I switched to walking and now enjoy it as much as I once did jogging.

Biking too gives you a new view, a physical challenge and a renewal· of spirit.

Combining prayer and exercise can take many forms. You may prefer to recite formal prayers throughout your activity. You may choose a sentence or a phrase to repeat and meditate upon. A line from a psalm, a sentence from Scripture, a phrase from a prayer provide fruitful sources for prayer exercise.

You may seek new forms of prayer. Taking a walk leads to new sights, small pockets of beauty you have -never seen before. However modest the natural beauty around you, your spirit warms and offers thanks.

One friend bikes around the countryside noticing small miracles along the roadside. He returns home, picks up his camera and

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Recollections of the past, happy times, sad times, problems !:olved and to be solved, memor::es of something you have seen or read, all can lead to reflection and ultimately prayer.

The author, runner, essayist and generally wise man George Sheehan once said. "Never trust an idea you got sitting down." He knew that not only the body but the mind are both freed and en,gaged as we exercise.

Linus Mundy and othen; describe what exercisers know: Exercise is good not only for the body but for the spirit.

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A woman for our times St. Marguerite Bourgeoys is a woman for our times.

When a parish named for this woman was founded about 12 years ago in Brookfield, Conn., I wrote about it in a newspaper story.

Recently.I decided to write about the parish again after reading a local newspaper story by the current pastor, Father Bob Uzzilio.

-From Father Uzzilio I learned about the great spiritual influence St. Marguerite has on the parish.

St. Marguerite was born in Troyes, France, April 17, 1620.

When she was 33 she began the first of several hazardous voyages across the Atlantic to Canada where she joined a small colony·of settlers.

She especially wanted to develop educational opportunities for NativeAmerican children and for the families of French settlers in what is now Montreal.

"Enduring hazardous winters and harsh living conditions, Marguerite continued her indefatigable work among the people, always remaining one of the people at heart," Father Uzzilio said.

By She died at age 80, on Jan. 12, 1700 and was canonized in 1982.

Her work continues through the ANTOINETTE community she founded, the Congregation of Notre Dame of Mon- BOSCO treal, which has spread to Japan, Honduras, Guatemala and other places.

St. Marguerite's parish has had its challenges from its beginning. "carry the Word," as St. MarguerSome parishioners of neighboring ite did,and to embrace the mysSt. Joseph's parish protested be- tery of how "the Word is always cause they did not want to be carrying us."

"Marguerite Bourgeoys certainly absorbed into the new parish under challenges the modern-day f.aithnew parish boundary lines.

"The turmoil in which the par- ful, especially women in the church, ish started evoked 1St. Marguer- when she shows herself to be a ite's) own life ... which was also on woman of courage, action and uncertain ground," said Father Uz- daring," the pastor said. "She f.~ced zilio. "The fact that we have a many storms in her life. She paswoman patron.... We haven't yet sionately believed in the imporplumbed the significance of that." tance of what she was called to Father Uzzilio attributes the wel- do."

It's nice to know there is one coming spirit il) his parish to St. Marguerite. He said, "We tend not parish in this hemisphere w:hich to ask too many questions that stands as a witness to a new saint. would exclude" individuals or As for the pastor, I have nothing but praise for the a,ttention he groups.

He said he tries to guide his par- gives their patron, precisely because ish community of 800 families to she is a woman for our times.

Plumb tired of sink traps By As a young person the logic Mechanically challenged men of the world, unite. You are not inept, went this way: I was bright enough DAN fumble-fingered or testosterone de-- to graduate from college, marry a ficient. In reality you -are gallant tremendous mate and qualify for a MORRIS stimulators of the economy. You mortgage. So I must also be bright are great adventurers into the world enough to plumb a sink trap.

Reality went this way: Sink traps of Murphy's Law. You are the paradigm of what our consumeris- have no respect for college gradDo not fret because you now uates. tic culture feeds on.

The money went this way: Tools own a truckload of useless tools.

Take heart. It took me years to discover this. It was a great spirit- . are purchased for which one has They will wander off on their own ual moment when I realized I little to no idea of proper use. Lots over time and never bother you -again. should set life goals higher than of them.

Do not think of it as a bloVl to Second, hours are spent under trying to memorize which side of the crescent wrench adjusts to make dripping chemicals, on top of rib- your machismo because you have bruising pipes and- between hide- to take a part-time job to pay for it smaller or larger.

Then there's the moral angle. If ripping protuberances. Hours that having a pipe installed between we are· supposed to avoid occa- could. more profitably have been your kitchen sink and your drainage system. sions of sin, I should avoid things spent vacuuming car ashtrays.

- Think of yourself as a patriot, (Note: When adding up costs, such as plumbing like the plague.

It makes me think evil things, say absolutely do not attempt to place an economic gnome, a contributor things that could be held against a monetary value on hours invested. to your plumber's family coll~ge me in confession and risk family If you do, mention it only to your fund, a person who knows his Emresources on very little chance of priest, your therapist or during an its - in short, a person of high moral purpose.

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A question Dear Editor: I admire and respect Rose Kennedy, however, I am confused by Cardinal Law's remarks in your paper! (Anchor, Jan. 27) He states that members of her family have served their country in many ways including heroic dedication to the disadvantaged and the UNBORN! I can only assume that Senator Kennedy could bc~ ADOPTED, since he is one of the strongest advocates of abortion in Washington. He proudly declares that he is cosponsor of FOCA and introduced S.I, which would allow fetal research to procec~d. He praised Kenneth Edelin, a Boston abor-

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Enliven our faith that we may proclaim the Good News of your Son, Jesus with renewE:d enthusiasm.

Strengthen us for this work.

Challenge us to be signs of. your love. We ask this, inspired by your Spirit, united with your Son, you are one God, for ever and ever. Amen!

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Changes to meet the needs of today's Catholics are fine, but we might need to rethink the basics.

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linked to good health

A recent study reveals that Canadian college students involved with campus ministries are likely to have fewer visits to medical clinics, score higher in psy<;hological well-being, and experience less stress during difficult life events.

I n this study, I i'2 students were drawn from various Christian campus groups, including the Anglican Chapel Group, the Newman Club (Roman Catholic), Campus Crusade For Christ, and Campus Bible Fellowship. A comparison group of 127 students, unaffiliated with any of these religious groups, was selected from sociology classes.

Both groups were asked to complete questionnaires which assessed levels of psychological and physical health, use of health care resources, friendship patterns, and beliefs and values.

The research findings showed that those involved with campus ministries were significantly healthier and made less use of health care services. On the psychological assessment of well-being the affiliated students scored significantly higher than the comparison group on the positive feelings scale and considerably lower on the depressed mood, or negative feelings, scale.

Stress measures indicated that the affiliated group experienced fewer events they ranked as stressful than did the comparison group.

This was surprising since two traits often associated with reducing or

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tionist, who asphyxiated a 5 to 6 month fetus during an abortion, earning the Senator an award from Planned Parenthood. Is this a man who is dedicated to helpless, voiceless unborn babies?

buffering stress, mastery and selfesteem, did not Vary between the groups. Furthermore, students whose belief system might be at odds with other students still experienced less stress. According to the researchers, "Something other than those personal resources is operating to help the affiliated group manage their stressful experiences."

The researchers suggested that participating in such groups in a secular university social environment implied a depth of faith extending beyond nominal adherence to traditional practice.

The results of this study appear to bear this out. The researchers urged that further analysis be performed to address the multidemensionality of religious commitment and to further determine the mechanisms by which religious activity helps or hinders physical and mental health.

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Father Drinan to speak at Stonehill As part of the Father Eugene Green Lecture Series at Stonehill College, North Easton, Father Robert Drinan, SJ, will speak on "Justice, Faith and Vatican II: A Thirty Year Perspective" at 7:30 p.m. March I in Alumni Hall on campus.

Father Drinan, professor at Georgetown University Law School and former U.S. Congressman, will focus on the linking of justice and faith and the implications of the Vatican Council for social justice worldwide.

The Father Eugene Green Writing Award will be presented to a student. The award and lecture series memorialize a teacher, scholar and administrator of Stonehill from 1976 until his death in 1989.

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St. Anne's Hospital names Employee of the Quarter Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River, has named Maria Santos, patient service aide in Food & Nutrition Service an Employee of the Quarter.

Mrs. Santos receives a $100 savings bond and reserved parking within a hospital parking lot for three months. Her name will be inscribed on an Employee of the Quarter plaque.

Mrs. Santos has been employed at Saint Anne's since March 1989.

"Maria's attitude towards her job and her co-workers make her a pleasure to work with," said William Willard, director of Food & Nutrition Services. "She is extremely dedicated and committed to high quality work and superior customer service."

Co-workers Christine Grunebach and Robert Couturier commented, "Ml\ria is a hard working and dedicated employee who takes pride in everything she does and it shows in her work. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, even if it means stopping what she's doing to help another employee. Without a doubt, Maria is what the Employee of the Quarter is all about. Maria always gives 100 percent and maintains a positive attitude every day. Everyone needs a 'Maria' to make their work day worthwhile."

Mrs. Santos and her husband Antonio have three children, Chantel, 12; Bethany, 7; and Anthony, 2 and-a-half.

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Pope blesses sick, seeks their prayers for youth

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"May they enter into communion with you, to receive from your hands the flame of faith and to spread the light of Christ everywhere," the pope said prior to a candle-lighting ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica.

He entered the basilica to bless and greet the sick after offering Mass.

The pope said remembering the Marian visions at Lourdes, France, of 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous calls to mind all young Catholics and their search for faith.

While the pilgrimage of the sick to Lourdes and the pilgrimage of faith young people travel is different in many ways, both are paths toward the light of Christ and journeys of discovering one's purpose in life, he said.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the' liberation of Auschwitz, members of the American Jewish Committee governing board asked Pope John Paulll to issue an encyclical condemning all forms of antiSemitism. A meeting participant said the pope told the Jewish delegation he¡ would carefully study their ,request. The pope also tol4 the group "the horrors of the Shoah," or Holocaust, must lead to a greater commitment by Catholics and Jews to work together for justice. He asked the delegates to work for peace in the Holy Land.

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FRANCISCAN Father John Tulko and his dog, Cocoa, take a break at S1. Joseph's rectory in Wautoma, Wise.

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Dying priest teaches flock lessons about life At the suggestion of a friend he WAUTOMA, Wis. (CNS) tried a natural remedy - a terribleMembers of St. Joseph p'arish in tasting mix of honey, aloe vera Wautoma are learning about life by watching their pastor's .fight and brandy. He also tried spiritual remedies as prayers poured in from against death.

St. Mary of the Angels in Green "I live with death every day.

Bay, where he served in the 1970s, Death becomes very real when it comes that close," said Franciscan and from current parishioners.

Father John Tulko, who is com"Whether it was the chemo, the bating cancer. . prayer or the aloe vera, I don't "It's caused my faith to deepen know, but the spots on my liver because of what I believe as a did shrink and my hand is getting Christian about life and death," stronger," Father Tulko told The said Father Tulko. "Each day Compass, newspaper of the Green becomes more important. Each Bay Diocese. A recent checkup day and each person becomes val- confirmed that the liver spots were uable and I've become more sym- still shrinking. pathetic and understanding of Watching him work through the people." pain he still experiences has helped Father Tulko, who is in his parishioners heal their own pain. second year at Wautoma, was first "He's an example and an inspidiagnosed with a: rare form of ration to us all," said Ceil Lewalcancer while in his previous assign- len, who chairs the parish council. ment at a multicultural parish in "As we watched his suffering, it Cicero, Ill. was far greater than what we'd The cancer started in the lining gone through. Despite all the pain of his brain before moving into his and suffering he has, ,he still goes spine. A 16-hour treatment of about showing how much God surgery and radiation left the, loves all of us....

Brooklyn, N.Y., native free of the Parishioners have cooked for disease for a year. him, taken him to the hospital, Then doctors discovered a malig- conducted prayer services and nant lymph node on the left side of visited with him. his neck and removed 40 lymph "He's certainly an exampie of nodes. Only one was malignant. someone who's dealing with a All looked well again. In August serious disease and has not given 1993, Father Tulko was installed up," said Sister Mary Ellen as pastor in Wautoma, where many Doherty, a pastoral minister and parishioners felt deep pain because director of junior high religious the previous pastor had left the education. "He's teaching us to priesthood to get married. live day by day and to treasure the But soon after his arrival, Father gift of the day."

Tulko began losing strength in his "I have yet to run into one per, right hand as the cancer again son who has anything negative to invaded his spine. More surgery say about him," added Sister followed to remove the cancer and Doherty, who visits shut-ins and to rebuild his vertebrae. That was the hospitalized. "We have shutwhen doctors found spots on his ins who have never been able to get liver. out of the house to meet him and This time, they removed. his gall their first question when you go to bladder and gave him a pump that meet them is 'How is Father feeds cancer-fighting chemicals John?' ..

The illness also has helped Father directly to his liver.

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The numerous miraculous healings reported at the Lourdes !:hrine and the even more impn:ssive number of conversions experi,~nced there show Mary as the bea:rer of the light of Christ, the pope said.

The candle-lighting ceremony .was a reminder of the lighting of the candle at the Easter vigil, "the light of Christ, which enclosl~d in the tomb after the crucifixion, becomes the promise of the resurrection," the pope said.

"The light of life is ignited among the shadows of death, anci the news of the victory of life over death is spread everywhere, !:tarting from Jerusalem and going to the ends of the earth," he said.

Although people are called "to defeat suffering and battle against death," looking after their own health and caring for others,. the pope said, suffering is part OJ! the human condition and has a sp,~cial value in the church "because Christ, light of the world, redeemed humanity through suffering and the cross."

Juneau bishop dies in Jordan JUNEAU, Alaska(CNS)- Bishop Michael H. Kenny, 57, of Juneau died of a brain aneurism Feb. 19 in Jordan while on business for the Pontifical Cpuncil for Palestine.

He was 57.

Bishop Kenny was with a local Catholic priest visiting ruins en route to Jerash, Jordan, north of 'the capital of Amman, when he fell ill and died before his party could re'turn to Amman.

"He jogged every day, he didn't smoke, he absolutely didn't drink.

He ate very little; he was very careful about what he ate. He was the last person you expected this to happen to," said Father Steven Moore, vicar general of the Anchorage archdiocese.

Bishop Kenny had no diagnosed condition that would have alerted him or his doctors to the possibility of an aneurism.

United States' decision to go to war with Iraq in 1991, reaffirming his judgment made prior to the war that it was not a last reso::t.

In 1993, Bishop Kenny joined 26 other U.S. bishops in asbng President Clinton for a Haitian policy showing stronger support for its then-exiled president, Father Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

Born in Hollywood, Calif., Bishop Kenny was ordained a priest of the diocese of Santa Rosa, Calif., 'in 1963.' Among his posts \\ere high school teacher and diocesan vicar general. He was appointed bishop of Juneau in 1979 and ordained in Rome by Pope JohnPaul II. He is survived by two sisters and his stepmother.

Charity getting le!iS

"It's such a shock. He was a WASHINGTON (CNS) young, healthy man," Father Americans are giving less of their Moore said. time and money to charity, and In nearly 16 years as bishop of Catholics are sounding the retreat, Juneau, Bishop Kenny acquired a . according to a survey released by reputation as a liberal voice within Independent Sector, a coalition of the U.S. CathoUc hierarchy; 800 volunteer groups. Cathol:,cs In a 1992 magazine article, he gave just 1.2 percent oftheir hoU!,eexpressed dissatisfae<tion with the hold income in 1993, down from reasons the church has given for 1.7 percent in 1991. The 1.2 pernot ordaining women priests. cent figure is two-thirds of the He also publicly opposed the amoul1t given by people who profess no religion, and less than half 1111I11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I11II11I111111111111 of what Protestants and people of Tulko to look differently at his other religions give. Catholic volpriesthood. unteering also skidded between For example, he can no longer March 1992 and March 1994. I'n distribute Communion, so either 1992, 51 percent of Catholics resomeone takes over for him or he ported volunteering over the past holds the ciborium and the people . 12 months; in 1994, the figure was take their own host. He also needs 40 percent. help vesting for Mass.

"I've learned to take life easier," he said. "I have much more reflecAuthors of Disgrace tion time now. Sometimes it's time "Most men, finding themselves taken and sometimes.it's necessary authors of their own disgrae<:, the because of my physical condition."

And how does Father Tulko feel rail the loud~r against God or des.tiny.. " - Rober, Louis Stevenson about his illness?

"I feel no anger, no wondering why me? I am accepting this as something from God and see where it's going to go," he said. "Instead of seeing my cancer as a reason to leave the ministry, I'm glad that the bishop, the Lord and the people are willing to' walk with me and' see how it is becoming a part of my ministry."

March 1

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"The reason that we cannot }ceep our good resolutions is that we rely too much on ourselves."

He that shall lose his life for my sake shall save it.

Lk 9:24

St John Vianney

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Lk 4:1·13

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Perpetua and Felicity

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(d. 203), martyred as )'Oung mothers

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As long as you did it to one of these my least brethren you did it to me Pray for mothers and Mt 25:40 children

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St. John of 'God (d. 1550)

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HI. Katharine Drud (d. 19S5):

Ash Wednesday

''Where there is no love, put lov~ and there will be love."

"Let there be joy when you have crosses, for it is an infallible sign that you follow Jesus."

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Frances of Rome (d. 1440),

patroness of housewives and widows, said sometimes )'OU need to "leave God at the altar and find him in your housekeeping."

Casimir (d.l~"), ... """,_""" Polish prince, at age I.') refused to lead an army against Hungary

Pray for peace

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10 Be reconciled to thy brother Mt 5:24

If you love only those. who love you, what merit is there in that?

Mt 5:46

Can )Uu?

Lk 9:32

The Transfiguration

This is my Son. whom I have chosen.

Listen to him!

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Lk 15:1·3,11.32

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Louise de Marillae

(d. 1660),

imprisoned and martytred , by Moslems

The greatest among you will be the one Pray for prisoners of who serves the rest conscience Mt 23:11

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St. Joseph

Guardian of the Savior, protect me each day, bless my work, teach me humility. Amen.

St. Benedict

founded Daughters of Charity, serving the sick poor

His rule prescribed common sense, moderate asceticism, prayer, study, work and recreation.

Strive for balance

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St. Patrick (d. 461)

Irish Blessing: May "Holiness grows so you live to be a fast where there is hundred }'ears - with kindness. I have an extra year to never heard of kind repent! souls going astray."

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Your brother was dead, but now he'is alive:

"Quickly enough we feel and weigh up what we endure from others; but how much others bear from us we do not notice."

John Henry Jowett

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Jn 8:1·11

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The Adultres8

Let the one among you who has no sin be the first to ca.st a stone

''For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe."

Larry Eisenberg

Take a break

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Palm Sunday If you will, take this cup of suffering away from me. Not

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"Keeping praying, but be thankful God's answers are wiser than your prayers."

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"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!' "

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Toribio de Mogrevejo (d. 16(6),

first saint of the New World, served native peoples

"The surest way to be late is to have plenty of time." leo Kennedy

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"Our life is seed, sown to rise again in the world to come."

(St. Jonas)

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. Makethe most of today IJtdore of SeVille (d. 636), bishop and d~ctor of the church

Jonas &ftC1 Barachisius

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Prayer for clergy and religious

Vincent, Ferrer (d. 1419)

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Cyril of

Jerusalem (d. 386), bishop, authored catecheses

Seek wisdom

Mother Teresa

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Promote justice

,"A person all wrapped up in himself generally makes a pretty small package."

E. Joseph Cossman

Be giving

Robin Williams

The Prodigal Son

L-~done

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The Fig T reE~ Leave it another year...then perhaps it will bear fruit. If not it shall be cutdown

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81. Amadeus IX

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When he ran out of money he gave the poor his clothes and personal items

Be generous

31 Behold the deeds of the Lord, the astounding things he has wrought on earth!

Ps 49:9

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Lk 1:37

The Anmmciation

Nothing is impossible with God

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you thinks that he

is wise by this world's standards, he should become a fool, in order to be really wise 1 Cor 3:18

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''Whatever you do, think not of yourself, but of God."

6 "Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important."

Jane Lane

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John Baptist

de la Salle (d. 1719) patron of teachers

8 "A bad habit never disappears anonymously; it's an undo-it-yourself

Set a good example

project-" Abig;lil Van Buren

11 "Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty."

Anne Herbert

12 In this world you have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have conquered the world Jn 16:33

13 The Son of Man shall be betrayed into the hands of men

14 And they shall kill him

15 And the third day he shall rise

again...

Mt. 17:21-22_,... _,••

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY observances began Feb. 4 at Our Lady's Haven, Fairhaven, with a Mass celebrated by Rev. Roy Yurco, SS.Cc., home chaplain. Afterward refreshments, served by therapeutic activity director Natalie Bean and administrator jean Golitz, were enjoyed. Anniversary activities will continue throughout the year.

WHEN FATHER William Babbitt and Sister Constance Perron walk through the halls of Madonna Manor, the elderly residents greet them with big smiles and warm welcomes. As the Manor's newly appointed chaplain and pastoral care director, respectively, they're recognized as a source of friendship, consolation, and God's love.

Pastoral care is an important 'part of the services offered at the nursing home, acknowledging the spiritual aspects of each person's life, as well as the spiritual side of healing. In Father Babbitt's words, "pastoral care completes our holistic approach to caring for people."

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and cheer to the many residents he speaks with each day. He came to the Manor after serving 12 years as parochial vicar at St. Mary's Church, North Attleboro. Previously he .was chaplain at Taunton's Morton Hospital and Marian Manor and at Park wood Hospital, New Bedford. .

Sister Perron says that she and Father Babbitt "work as a team, complementing each other's care and concern fOf residents."

She conducts personal visits with residents and their families and also visits residents who have been hospitalized. A member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, she has worked in pastoral care in both hospital and nursing home settings.

"Pastoral care is an opportunity for me to help residents get in touch with their God," said Sister Perron. "I make myselfavailable to them through visiting and let the residents take the conversation anywhere they want to go. If they trust me and begin to discuss their pain, I don't try to take that pain away. I just stand with them on a journey through it and beyond. In that pain they find their God and meaning."

Father Babbitt and Sister Perron also work in cooperation with the Manor's nursing and social services staff. "If a person needs the sacraments, is terminally ill or has just received bad news, such as the death of a friend or roommate, he or she may need路 to talk. The staff helps us be in the place where we're needed," said Sister Perron.

Recognizing that the Manor serves both Catholics and people of other religions, she noted, "We don't distinguish between Catholics and non-Catholics."

Sister Perron coordinates volunteer eucharistic ministers who bring communion to residents in their rooms. The Manor has 16 such ministers, including Holy Union Sisters Terese Landry and Yvonne Phoenix, the Manor's retired pastoral care provider. "The pastoral care service IS greatly enhanced by our volunteers - the eucharistic ministers and those who help transport residents to the chapel," said Sister Perron.

For Father Babbitt, pastoral care in nursing homes is important because "it keeps residents in contact

with God's presence. They need to know there is a presence," he said.

Sister Perron has completed a clinical pastoral education (CPE) 路program. Each unit in the program is a several-week course teaching advanced pastoral care techniques. Elders. as well as people in other stages of life, have special concerns that need to be addressed, and the CPE 'units "sensitize us to' the population we're serving," said Sister Perron.

She holds a master's degree in education from Fordham University, New York. She has worked in administration at the national and international levels in her congregation, the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and has also been an elementary school teacher and administrator. ..

As a Holy Cross Brother, Father Babbitt was also a teacher for 27 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in education from Notre Dame University and a master's degree in 路education from Bridgewater State College. He also has training as a hospital chaplian.

Father Babbitt said he accepted the position at the Manor because "I've always loved the elderly. In order to do this you need to care, to know their life is important. As long as there is life, something can be drawn from that," he said.

V ALENTINES: Residents of Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, received Valentine greetings from stude:nts of Dominican Academy and Holy Name School. At top, sisters Mary Thibault and Lillian Gosselin, Catholic Memorial residents, visit with Dominican Academy students Lindsay Rousseau, Leanna Rousseau, Catarina Rosa, Allison Struchio, Diane Schroeder and Amanda Struchio.

Below, Holy Name students Kara Ziccardi, Rian Gal'dulto, Tatiana Reis, Allison Shrader, Nicholas' Franco and Alexandra Cote deliver Valentines to resident Antoinette Marcotte.

The Holy Name students made their second visit to the home as part of a monthly intergenerational program for first and third grade students.

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For more information or directions, call (617) 973-5200.

SISTER CONSTANCE PERRON, Madonna Manor pastoral care director, visits with resident Elinore Leary.

POPE~

reflects on cosmic meaning of crying at Marian site

SYRACUSE, Sicily (CNS) In the middle of the ancient Sicilian seaport of Syra'cuse is a recently completed 250-foot-tall cement church shaped like a tear.

Pope John Paul II used it to outline his theology of cosmic crying.

The inverted conical structure houses the latest Marian shrine inaugurated by Pope John Paul, and its dedication gave him the chance to express his views on the spiritual meaning of weeping.

Briefly, the theology goes like this: Tears are generally expressions of personal joy or sorrow, love or pain. But when tears shed

by Marian images are declared miraculous by the church, they take on cosmic significance. :rhey show concern for events past and forewarn of dangers to ,come. They are tears of prayer and hope.

The newly-dedicated Shrine of Our Lady of Tears in Syracuse is the home of a small, framed plaster image of Mary which witnesses said shed tears between Aug. 29 and Sept. I, 1953. Several cotton swabs containing the tears are also held in the shrine.

The alleged phenomenon occurred in the apartment of a young couple, Antonietta and Angelo lannuso, while they were expecting their first child. Local church authorities had samples of the tears tested by doctors. The tl~stS reportedly showed that they were human tears. Soon after, the Sicilian

bishops approved the image as as a reaction to the the tragedies of worthy of devotion. In 1954 plans the war and the problems emergstarted being drawn to bUild a ing from it, Pope John Paul said. shrine.

Those tragedies and problems The apartment became - and include "the extl~rmination of the still is - a chapel called the "Home sons and daughters of Israel" and of the Miracle." Pilgrims streamed ""the threat for Europe coming to the site and the Iannuso family from the East, from a declaredly moved next door. atheistic communism," he said.

One of the pilgrims was Polish Mary also she:ds tears "in appaBishop Karol Wojtyla -the future ritions, with which she, from time pope - who visited Syracuse while to time, accompanies the church attending the Second Vatican on its journey through the world," Council. the pope said.

At the shrine's dedication, the "The tears of the Madonna pope said that preceding him to .belong to the order of signs," he the site was Polish Cardinal Stefan said. "She is a mother crying when Wyszynski, who came. in pilgrimshe sees her children threatened by age in 1957 after his release from a a spiritual or physical evil." _ communist prison. The pope added The lannusos, who are stilllivthat a copy of the image of Our ing, have four children now. Mrs. Lady of Czestochowa in Lublin, lannuso takes care of the little Poland, where he was once a unichapel where the crying first versity professor, began crying at occured. about the same time but "this was Mr. lannuso recently retired little known outside of Poland." after working for years at the Our Lady of Czestochowa is shrine.

Poland's patroness.

The lower church, called the The pope hinted that the shedcrypt, was opened for worship in ding of tears by Marian images 1968. Pope John Paul during the may be compensation for the fact November trip dedicated the larger, that the Gospels do not record upper church which seats 11,000 Mary crying. The evangelists do people. not have her crying during childWhen the tears were shed in birth, at the crucifixion, "and not 1953, Mrs. lannoso, then 21 years even tears of joy when Christ rose old, was in the fifth month of a from the dead," he said. difficult pregnancy and her husThe tears of the Syracuse image band was having trouble finding a were shed after the end of World decent-payingjob. Neighbors interWar II and should be understood preted the tears as a sign of Mary's sympathy and compassion for the plight of the young couple. Their first child, a boy, was born on Christmas day and named Mariano Natale, Italian for Marian The following television and radio programs originate in the Chr.istmas. diocesan viewing and listening area, Their listings normally do not Mrs. Iannuso attended the papal vary from week to week. They will be presented in the Anchor periodishrine dedication and chatted with cally and will reflect any changes that may be made. Please clip and the pope for a few minutes. But her retain for referenl:e. husband missed the ceremony beOnTV parts of the diocese on various cause he was hospitalized two days Each Sunday, 8:00 a,m WLNE, channels. Consult local listings. before with liver problems.

On Radio Channel 6. Diocesan Television "It's the first time I was absent The American" Catholic," 5:45 Mass, also broadcast on radio for a shrine function," he told a.m. Sundays, WPXC, 102.9 FM, station 87.9 FM. journalists afterward from his hospital bed. lannuso said he shed Portuguese Masses from Our Hyannis.

St. Jude Novena, 6:45 a.m. no tears over missing the event, Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, but added, nevertheless, it made New Bedford: R:15 p.m. each Sundays, WHTB, 1400 A.M. Fall him "very angry" that he couldn't Sunday on radio station WJFD- River. be there.

FM, 7 p.m. each Sunday on tele"Talking Religion" with Sister vision Channel 20.

Mary Hennessey, a rabbi and rotating Protestant ministers, 6:05 "Vlvendo a Nossa Fe" (Portua.m. Sundays, WRKO, 680AM. guese), 9:30 p.m. Saturdays Fall Charismatic programs with Continued from Page One River/New Bedford Channel 20; Father John Randall are aired life movement." Marilyn Birnie 2 p.m. Sundays Fall River/New from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday "took a young, unmarried woman Bedford Channel 13; Rhode Isthrough Friday on station WRIB, into her home less than I 0 years "land Interconnect, Channel 50; 1220 AM; Mass is broadcast at I ago" and has since then estabTCI Cable Channel 58, 4 p.m. p.m. each Sunday. lished a pregnancy crisis center Sundays.

"Topic Religion," presented by and three homes for pregnant wo"Confluence," 8:30 a.m. each men, the cardinal said.

Sunday on Channel 6, is a panel two priests, a rabbi and a ProLynn Kenn began collecting baby program moder'ated by Truman testant minister, is broadcast at supplies 20 years ago when she was Taylor and having as permanent 6:06 a.m. each Sunday on station unable to attend the annual March participants Father Peter N. Gra- WEEI Boston, 590 AM. for Life in Washington. The colPrograms of Catholic interest ziano, diocesan director of social lection, now an annual event, services; Right Ilev. George Hunt, are broadcast at the following brought in a truckload of supplies Episcopal Bishop of Rhode Island, times on station WROL Boston, 950 AM: Monday through Friand nearly $9,000 in cash this year. and Rabbi Baruch Korff.

The many people "who attempt Mass 9:30 a.m.路Monday to day 9, 9:15, 11:45 a.m.; 12:15, I p.m. to influence public policy in ways 12:30, Friday, WFXT, Channel 25. which are the strength of a demo"In Season & Out of Season" "Rejoice and Hope" 6:30 a.m. cracy" are the pro-life movement, with Father Tom DiLorenzo, 3 alternate Sundays, Channel 10, Cardinal Law said. and 11:45 a.m.; 9:45 p.m. 1260 features Providence Bishop Louis The" movement" also is "those AM. Gelineau. who carry placards and by their A Polish-language Mass is "Maryson," a family puppet heard from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. presence in protests and prayer vigils stand in a long line of actishow with moral and spiritual every Sunday on station WICE, vists, including the peace moveperspective 6 p.m. each Thurs- 550 AM. ment, thl: civil rights movement, day, Fall River and New Bedford The rosary is broadcast at 5:45 the suffragettes and the aboliCable Channel 13. a.m. Monday through Saturday tionists."

"Spirit and the Bride," a talk and the St. Jude novena at 9: I5 The cardinal also referred to his show with William Larkin, 6 p. m. p.m. each Thuri;day on WPLM call after the shootings for a Monday, cable channel 35.

Plymouth, 1390 AM, 99.1 FM. moratorium on"even peaceful proEWTN can be viewed in most Both programs are simulcast. tests outside abortion clinics. He said the request met with some

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THE ANCHOR-,-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Feb. 24, 1995

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ATTORNEY Asma Jehangir leads 40-year-old Rehamt Masih and 14-year-old Salamat Mashi from a Pakistani court after they were sentenced to death under a controversial law forbidding blasphemy against the prophet Mohammed. Salamat was only 12 at the time of the alleged blasphemy. (eNSj Reuters photo)

Pakistan Catholics appeal death sentence for two LAHORE, Pakistan (CNS) church-based groups in several cities Christian bishops in Pakistan have issued statements and appeals of the sentence. called for a day of prayer and fasting to support the appeal of a death They called for all to observe "a sentence imposed on two Christians, day of prayer and fasting for success one 14 years old, for blaspheming of the appeal, the safety of Rehamt 'slam's founder.

Masih and Salamat Masih in jail, On Feb. 12, Church of Pakistan and the repeal of all unjust laws, especially of sections 295-B and -c." . and Catholic bishops issued a letter saying they would appeal the Recalling "with great pain" the murders in custody of two other sentencing of Salamat Masih, 14, Christians facing blasphemy charges, and Rehamt Masih, 44, and askthe bishops demanded protection ing for spiritual support, UCA for the condemned Masihs and held News, an Asian church news the government responsible for any agency, reported. harm to them.

The letter, read in Pakistan Catholic Charismatic Renewal in churches Feb. 19, was issued by Pakistan said in a statement, "With Catholic Archbishop Armando Trindade of Lahore and Bishops Anthony great sorrow we express that the blasphemy laws of Pakistan are Lobo of Islamabad-Rawalpindi and inhuman for minorities and the death John Joseph of Faisalabad, and Church of Pakistan Bishops Alex- sentence is totally incorrect.

"Nowhere did prophet Mohammed ander Malik of Lahore and Samuel say in the holy Koran that anyone Azariah of Raiwind.

On Feb. 9, a Lahore court sent- who speaks against him should be enced the two Masihs to death for put to death. In his lifetime, he taught to forgive others and he himblaspheming the prophet Mohamself did the same," the organization med. Salamat was only 12 at the time the alleged offense took place in said.

May 1993.

Shehnaz Wazir Ali, special The name "Masih" (messiah) in assistant to the prime minister, Pakistan indicates a Christian male. called the sentences "shocking."

Pakistan is 97 percent Muslim.

The conviction ot Salamat, a The death penalty is automatic upon conviction under the Pakistan minor, is also a matter of internaPenal Code sections 295-B covering tional concern since Pakistan is a blasphemy against the Koran and signatory to the United Nations 295-C covering blasphemy against Convention on the Rights of the the prophet.

Child, she told reporters.

Catholic groups were quick to The government "will take all denounce the verdict. measures" to guarantee the spirit During the next two days, the Pakistan Catholic Press Association, of the convention "is not violated," Catholic Charismatic Renewal in .she said.

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criticism in the pro-life movement by those who said he was "unwittingly playing into the hands of those who would seek to discredit these legal protests and prayer vigils."

"My confidence in the fairmindedness of the ordinary citizen has proven to be well-plaeed, however," he said. "While there are those ideologically driven in their support of abortion who seek to portray the pro-life movement in the most negative ways possible, these remain a minority."

Not Catholic

WASHINGTON (CNS)-China's pro-Vatican "underground" bishops have declared as nonCatholic the bishops and followers in government-approved Catholic organizations which reject papal authority, a pastoral letter attributed to the pro-Vatican bishops said. "We the bishops, as members of the universal Catholic Church, do solemnly declare that the 'China Catholic Bishops' College' and those churches led by the 'college' have become a new church," said

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Rice Bowl starts its 18th y'ear

The AnchorFriday, Feb. 24, 1995

More laity seen as wedding presiders ST. LOUIS(CNS)- Theformer executive director of the U.S. bishops' liturgy secretariat said he expects a -growing number of lay people witnessing weddings in the United States, "I think marriages witnessed by duly appointed lay persons will be more wid~spread in the future in this country," said Father Ronald Krisman, a priest of the diocese of Lubbock, Texas, speaking at a . seminar on "Marriage: A Communion of Life and Love" in St. Louis, The 1990 Rite of Marriage includes provisions for permanent deacons to preside at weddings, as well as lay people in special cases, with prior approval of the episcoCHICAGO (CNS) - George pal conference and the bishop of Johnson, a printer from suburban the diocese.

Chicago, doesn't check his pro-life beliefs at his business door.

Johnson's most popular line of bank checks carries various proNEWARK, N.J. (CNS) - Inlife messages and symbols. He fills action of major world powers in about 20,000 orders a year nationthe face of ethnic cleansing in wide for the pro-life checks, far' Bosnia-Herzegovina recalls the superoutdistancing orders for his checks powers' willingness to appease 'that picturing Corvettes or hot-air Adolf Hitler in the 1930s, said balloons. .

Archbishop Theodore E. McCar"Some people don't march [for rick of Newark in his archdiocesan pro-life causes]," said Johnson, an newspaper. "How can we walk evangelical Christian who owns away from ethnic cleansing, from Identity Checks Printers in Park rape and murder, from repeated Ridge. "These checks do the marchvicious and deliberate attacks on ing for them. They get past police helpless children and claim that we guards and places we can't get to." have accomplished anything posiChecks can be seen by as many tive for peace in the Balkans or for as 16 people involved' in processthe establishment of ajust order in ing the,m, said Johnson, a printer the world?" he wrote. "Do we think that giving prizes to aggres- since the 1960s who employs a sors will satisfy their hunger for dozen people and began selling the pro-life checks in 1985. control and power any more now He sells six different pro-life than it did in the 1930s? Be sure it checks. One shows a baby crawlwill not." ing in front of the symbol of a

BALTIMORE (CNS) - Operation Rice Bowl, the annual sixweek program of pray~r, fasting, education and almsgiving promoted by Catholic Reli,:f Services, kicks off its 18th campa.ign March I, the first day of Lent.

Participants are asked to give up some meals and snacks during Lent, to redirect their time toward prayer and reading and money saved to donations for worldwide projects to aid the poor,

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'heart, with the phrase, "Abortion stops a beating heart." Another depicts six children, two of whom are faded out, with the statement, "Every third child dies by choice.

Say no to abortion."

Other checks depict a mother and child, four generations of the same family or the tiny feet of a IQ-week-old unborn child.

The price - 200 checks for $9:95 - is comparable to what banks charge, said Johnson. He sells the checks through directmail solicitation and newspaper advertisements, since banks won't market them. .

"That's the beauty of owning my own business," he said. "I don't have to answer to a board of directors, just to the Lord." His wife Marlys puts her pro-life beliefs into actiop by working as a c(;>unselor at a crisis pregnancy center in Chicago.

Not everyone is happy about the pro-life message. Johnson period-

ically receives nasty letters, including a recent one from a boutique owner in California.

"I wrote her back telling her she sold out for the money," said Johnson. "If she felt that strongly, she should have refused the sale."

Identity Check Printers may be reached at Box 818, Park Ridge, II 60068 or call (312) PRO-LIFE.

Pax Christi head ERIE, Pa, (CNS) - Catholic layman Michael Affleck has been named the new national coordinator of Pax Christi USA, the U,S. arm of the international Catholic peace movement. He succeeds Benedictine Sister Anne McCarthy, who resigned in August, citing differing agendas and structural problems within the organization.

Affleck made a three-year ,commitment with the option to continue, according to Nancy Small, chair of the Pax Christi USA National Council.

The 1995 campaign has peace as its theme, with subtheffil:s for each of the six weeks of Lent: Christian pea~emaking, individual peace,. family peacemaking, community peace, environmental peace and world peace.

"Participation in Operation Rice Bowl offers families the opportunity to find peace in their own hearts and homes, and C'ontribute to bringing about conditions for peace and development in the world at large," said Kenneth F. Hackett, CRS executive direcl:Or. Last year, Operation Rice Bowl generated more than $4. million.

CRS, its parent organiwtion. the overseas relief and devt:lopment agency of the U.S, Catholic community, provides more alan $300 million in assistance each year to needy people in 79 count ries,

As God Sees It "Repentance, I suppose, is nothing else than the sight, for a moment, of sin as God :lees it."

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he IS truly poor. We must realize that hundreds of millions of adults are illiterate, that tens of millions f h'ld o. hC I ren cannot g? to school, elt er because there IS no school near b y or because po~erty prevents them fro m ~ tt en d'mg. Th ~y .are stunted precIsely w~en their lives should be blossoming and are prevented from exercising their funda. ht's. Th'" IS IS t he h uman men t a I ng. thr?ng whIch reaches ou~ to us, ~Skl~g us for a gesture of brother-

able that families should them- their live . d d ' selves take responsibility In the erac J~orel~ epen ently. L,lt- the Christian message in a more consistory of June 1994 the car- dutyyand ,e uCtatlOnafreahnesse~tlal personal manner and to re;',nforce , a n lOves ment or umamty's listening t th d f C' d dinals u.nanimously declared that future, for "the fulfillment of the d " t tOh e WIor 0 '0 by "educatIOn and development are wh 0 Ie man an d 0 'f'every man" a s ' rea 109. I emse ves. ' much more effective responses to Paul VI said ("Pop I P' Makmg direct access to the holy My dear brothers and sisters in " w?rld populatIon than gressio," 42). , u orum roS ' . for the greatest th e growmg cn~ture~ pOSSIble Christ, are any coercIOn and all artificial In the midst of th I h pOSSIble number of people, and in I. During the season of Lent, I forms of population control" (Call greater the number ~ r;op es,. t ye their own language, can only enrich would like to reflect with all of you of the cardinals for the protection ing a'suff'l'cI'ent dOt' osehenJbo - the reflection and meditation of on the hidden evil which deprives a f f . e uca Ion ttoe take et- t h ' , 0 the amIly, June 14, 1994). ter will the people, be abl~ .ose. seek109 .th~ meamng and great number of poor people of .

The family itself as an institution their destiny into their own hands. directIOn of their lives. many possibilities for progress. It IS supported when its members can In this, literacy training helps coI strongly urge the pastors of the likewise deprives them of victory 00 â&#x20AC;˘ . ~ake use of written communica- operation between nations and church to ~ake to heart and enover marginalization and hinders .2. We kn,~w that when indi- tlO~; they are no lon,ger passive p~ace in the world. The equal dig- cour~ge thl~ eat service ~,o huthem from attaining true freedom. vlduals, famIlies and c~mmunities subjects of progra~ns Imposed o.n mty of individuals and peoples mamty. For It IS a !Datter ofhnking I am speaking of illiteracy. Pope h~ve access to educatl,(,mand ,to them to the detnment of theIr requires the international com- to the proclamatIOn of the good Paul VI reminded us that "lack of education' is as serious as lack of different levels of training, they freedom a~dthe. ~esponsible con- munity to take steps to overcome news the.transmission of a knowlfood; the illitera.te person is a can mak~ better progress on all tro~ of the~r fertIlity; t~ey are the the damaging inequalities which edge ~hlch ena~le~ our brothers starved spirit" ("Populorum Pro- fronts. LIteracy allows the person actIve subjects of theIr own de- the illiteracy of millions of human and sIsters to aSSImIlate for themto develop his ,possibilities, to velopment. beings still causes. selves the meaning of this me~:sage, gressio," 35).

3. Faced with the seriousness of 4. My gJ:atitude goes to all.the to exp~rienc~ all its richness a nd to This ter'rible affliction' helps to broa~en ~is talents, to enrich his keep vast multitudes of people in,a relatlO~shlps.The Second Vatican the living conditions of our broth- individuals and organizations en- make It an mtegral part of their state of underdevelopment, with Councl~ affirmed: "It is one of the e~s and sisters who are kept at a ga~ed!n the work of solidarity culture. In our time, .can w,:.not all the scandalous misery which propertIes of the human person dIstance from modern culture we whIch IS the education of the il- say that to work for literacy IS to that brings. Abundant testimonies that he. can achieve true and full have a duty to show them 'our lite~ate. I speak particularly to contribut~ to. the building lip,. of from different continents, as well hu~~~~ty on~y by mean~, of cul- complete solidarity. Actions un- SOCIal and religious organizations, commUnIon In real and actIve dertaken to favor access to reading to teachers, schoolchildren and brotherly love? as the meetings which I have had ture (GaudlUm et Spes, 53).

6. Through the intercession of Intellectual formation is a de- . and writing are the first condition students, to all people of good will, in the course of my apostolic the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother travels, confirm my conviction that cisive element for developing that for hel~ing the impoverished to and I invite them .to sha~e still of Jesus and our own mother, I where there is illiteracy there is human culture which helps make mature mtellectually and to lead more generously their matenal and cultural goods: I hope they will do pray that God will hear our voices more hunger, disease and infant people more self-sufficient and so in their ,own localities, and and touch our hearts, that this mortality, as well as humiliation, free. It also makes possible a better support the work of organizations Lent of 1995 will mark a new stage exploitation and all kinds of suf- formation of conscience and a better perception of moral and specifically involved in promoting in the conversion which our Lord fering, than there is elsewhere.

Jesus Christ preached, from the ' spiritual 'responsibilities. literacy in other parts of the world.

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5. Progress in educating the il- very beginning of his messianic nor write finds great difficulties in me 0cng e ~ltuatlOn~ whIch literate will also make further evan- mission, for the sake of all nations oncern 10' our . tIme " f Mt4: I 2-17). making use of modern work meth- caus ' we I ge I"IzatlOn pOSSIble, thIS to the ex- (c. ods; he is as it were condemned to' often hear 0 f th e mcreasmg wor d t t hr' efn t at Iteracy wII.I enable each In this hope, I cordially impart be i~norant of his rights and duties; population. In this area, ,it is prefer0 our brothers and sIsters to grasp to you my apostolic blessing.

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Spouse with A.IDS should shun sex, says Vatican priest VATICAN CITY (CNS) When a married person has AI DS, the couple must abstain from sex" ual intercourse in order to protect the uninfected partner, H Vatican official told a meeting of African health workers.

"To have sex with someone who has AI DS, no matter what.protection is used, is not acc:eptable," said New York Msgr. James P. Cassidy, an official of the Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers.

"Research with AIDS patients shows that condoms fail at least 17 percent of the time," said the monsignor, also president. of the International Association of Catholic Health Care Institutions.

He spoke about Catholic hospitals and their care of AIDS patients at a meeting in Ivory Coast marking the church's annual celebration of World Day of the Sick.

Researchers have predicted that by the year 2000, one out of every 40 people in Africa will be HIV positive. In Africa AI DS is spread mainly through heterosexual contact.

Msgr. Cassidy said that when AI DS first became known in the United States, the Catholic Church and Catholic hospitals set up medical and pastoral care: programs and emphasized abstinence as the only means for preventing spread of AIDS. "The city, state a.nd federal governments' answer to AI DS was to give out condoms," he said, but noted that research shows that "about once in every five times, the condom fails to prevent the spread of the disease. As a malleI' of fact, this plan gives a false sense of security and helps to spread the disease. You are dealing here not just with another disease, but with a death sentence for which we as yet have no answer."

Msgr. Cassidy said the advice of some doctors that a married man with AIDS may continue having intercourse with his wife if he uses a condom is not scientifically or morally acceptable.

"In this case, the wife certainly has rights, and the husband's marriage right must be suspended" because of the dangc:r to his wife's life, he said.

"I cannot see how a man could say he loves his wife and yet proceed with an action that will surely kill her," the monsignor told the meeting participants.

Pro Vita Award BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) Virgil C. Dechant, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, and his wife, Ann, were named recipients of the diocese of Brooklyn's Pro Vita Award for distinguished efforts on behalf of the sanctity of life.

Brooklyn Bishop Thomas V. Daily presented the award, citing the recipients' "outstanding world leadership on behalf of the protection of all human life, born and unborn."

The Dechants Hre members of the Pontifical Council for the Family and were auditors at the 1987 world Synod of Bishops on the laity. The Knights of Columbus, headed by Dechant since 1977, has contributed $10 million for national pro-life causes in the past five years.

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. HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS juxtapose slum dwellings in Bombay, India. Those who live in such shacks are tempted to sell body parts out of financial desperation. (eNS/ Reuters photo)

India bars human organs trade but observers feel it will continue NEW DELHI, India (CNS) The Indian government has banned trading in human organs,.but experts say the new law might not stop the country's poor from selling their body parts for .use by wealthy clients of organ marketers unless new policies to help them are enacted.

The federal government promulgated the Transplantation of H uman Organs Act Feb. 4 to end the sale or purchase of kidneys, corneas, skin, placental tissue and other organs, UCA News, a Thailandbased Asian church news agency, reported.

The act also recognized brain death, allowing doctors to remove organs from a brain-dead person with approval of an authorization committee. The federal health ministry has set up such. committees in major hospitals in the country.

In India, some 60,000 people die in road accidents every year. The act allows hospitals to harvest organs from such victims.

But it bans live donors from seIling organs and doctors from performing organ removal surgery on them. It says "an organ cannot be removed from the body of a live donor unless he is a near relative or emotionally attached to the recipient."

M.O. Peter of the Catholic Hospital Association of India said he is skeptical about the effectiveness of the new law.

"The new law will not stop the flourishing trade in human organs.

The poor in the country will continue to sell their organs to the rich," he told UCA News.

Peter said that, along with the law, the government should develop a social policy to help the poor, adding that he also fears the law could be manipulated by donors and recipients who claim they are close relatives.

He said the government and voluntary health groups should

start a human organ donation campaign to prevent commercial use.

Government intelligence agencies say India is the world's biggest market for the trade in human organs.

Annual kidney profits are an estimated 400 million rupees (US$12.9 million). A live kidney costs US$2,000, a cornea US$3,000 and a patch of skin US$500. Kidneys are big business in Delhi, Bangalore, Bombay, Madras and Calcutta.

Police broke up a kidney racket in Bangalore., southern India, in January. The city's Yelamma Dasappa hospital enticed poor agricultural workers into allowing their kidneys to be removed for transplanting into rich clients in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Federal Health Secretary M.S. Dayal said the act will curb such rackets.

"Doctors found engaged in removal or transplantation of human organs will be debarred from the medical profession," Dayal told UCA News. The law also imposes jail terms of one to six years for those caught. engaging in the organ trade.

Dayal said the hospitals conducting removal. storage or transplanting of human organs will be regulated. He ordered all such hospitals to register with the health ministry.

But experts said the law will not .succeed because it is not applicable in all of India's 25 states. The act is effective only in Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh and Goa states, and federal governmentrun territories.

O~her states must adopt separate legislation to enact the statute.

Dr. Samiran Nundy, a member of the hea.lth committee that recommendc:d the law, said it should be implemented simultaneously in all states.

N undy, also h~ad of the li'ver transplant department of New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences, said he also doubts that international smuggling of human organs from India will stop.

"The perennial truth about the marketplace is that if there is a demand, there will also be a supply," he said. "Therefore, despite the law, the poor will not stop.selling .the.ir organs to the rich," Nundy told UCA News.

He urged the government to enact mechanisms to help the poor financially.

Dr. P. V. Unnikrishnan, program coordinator for New Delhi-based Voluntary Health Association of India, said the legislation ignores ethical and moral issues.

"The human body has become a commercial issue since multinational health companies entered the country," he told UCA News, adding that the legisllltion should also consider whether organ removal from the dead is sacrilegious to Indians.

He urged the government to form a social policy ·for implementing the statute aimed at protecting the poor from the temptation to sell their organs out of financial desperation.

SHKODRA, Albania (CNS) The opening of the first Catholic seminary in Albania since before World War II is the latest sign of a reviving church.

The seminary is named after Bishop Pjeter Meshkalla, who died in a communist jail in 1988 after spending more than 25 years in prisons and labor camps on charges relating to his Catholic faith.

The seminary, in the largely Catholic northern city of Shkodra, will initially house 150 seminarians, 30 of whom began their studies in makeshift accommodations in 1992.

It is housed in a renovated state school on the site of St. Francis Xavier College, destroyed in World War II. The land was returned to the church by the Albanian government two years agQ. Archbishop Rrok Mirdita of Tirana, Albania, said up-to-date Catholic training was urgently needed in his nation's church. The archbishop, who returned to Albania in 1993 after 20 years in New York, added that most surviving priests knew nothing about the Second Vatican Council and only knew the Mass in Latin.

Up to 55 foreign priests and 150 nuns are currently working temporarily in Albania, which former communist leader Enver Hoxha once called the world's "first truly atheistic state."

In November, Christians in the country received their firs't complete Albanian edition of the Bible, intended for Christians of all denominations. Father Simon Fillipaj, a priest based in the Yugoslavian republic of Montenegro, worked on the translation for more than 30 years.

Also in November, the foundation stone for a Catholic cathedral was dedicated in the Albanian capital, Tirana.

Catholics make up about 14 percent of the country's 3.3 million citizens.

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Coyle-Cassidy students earning recognition in the Boston Globe 1995 Scholastic Art A wards competition were, from left, Eric Rodriguez, honorable mention for painting; Emily Bowen, first prize Gold Key A ward for drawing; Thomas Zaks, Silver Key Jor sculpture; Alicia Billo, honorable mention for drawing. The awardwinning pieces are on display at the State Transportation Building in Boston through March 2. Miss Bowen's work will continue in national competition and be exhibited in June at the Corcoran Gallery ofArt in Washington, D. C.

While these clean-ups proved to be fun and productive, the group also participated in recreational activities, including a seven-mile hike and astronomy night at Borderland State Park, and a Saturday afternoon bike ride through Taunton which helped the group plan future projects for the warmer weather, while, at the same time, giving them a new appreciation for the fuel efficiency of pedal power.

"Sure, it's not easy sometimes to be involved .with a group that looks like it is fighting a losing battle against people who just don't care," said sophomore Rachel Pelletier. "But, it's like falling off a bicycle. After a setback, you just pick yourself up, brush offthe dirt, and hop right back on."

The Coyle and Cassidy Earth Service Corps is always looking for new members, ideas and activities and extends the invitation to students, faculty, and parents.

Academic principal Dr. Donna A. Boyle has announced the school's Honor Roll for the second marking period.

Freshman Anne Goj of Taunton received Headmaster's List honors for all As. Of the 295 students who made the honor roll, 31 were awarded the distinction of highest honors, 132 high honors, and 132 honors.

Coyle-Cassidy High TAUNTON - "Think globally, act locally."

In September, the Coyle and Cassidy Earth Service Corps began putting this bumper-sticker motto into action by discussing world environmental issues and tack~ ling pressing problems right in their own backyards.

While the environmental awareness club had been present in previous years, it now receives support from Pres ident Bill Clinton's National Service Plan, "Americorps."

With a federal grant given through the Old Colony YMCA in Brockton, coordinator T.e. Cammarata has' been working with the club to make sure that discussion of matters endangering our planet do not cloud problems that can be seen in our everyday environment. Students have seen that if they recognize these problems and plan to give it their best effort; they can truly make a difference. As Coyle and Cassidy freshman class president Tim Barney says, "It's that easy."

This program, one of only 80 in the nation, has been recognized by the National Resource Center of Seattle, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Freetown State Forest Commission, and local newspapers as one of the most service-minded group of students in the country.

While the Earth Service Corps is entirely student organized and run, the program would not be the success that it is without the tremendous support of faculty and staff.

Teacher advisers Vito Antonucci, Todd Adams and Danielle LaCoste have given their personal time and effort to support the students' accomplishments and help them achieve their goals.. .. ' One of the greatest efforts put forth by the club is the new recycling program at Coyle and Cassidy. Everybody has noticed the new blue bins and students sorting trash, but very few catch a glimpse of the hard work behind the . scenes. When the average student sepa'rates his or lier garbage after lunch (brown paper bags; aluminum, and plastic in their respective bins) or puts clean, white paper in the classroom bins, they do not think about the club members who daily volunteer their time to separate the recyclable items from the junk that inadvertently gets mixed in and transport them to the Taunton DPW Recycling Center.

When asked about the commitment involved, junior Ross Charpentier said, "It's pretty tough, but when I realized that one aluminum can could sit in the landfill for more than 500 years, I knew that I just had to get involved."

The Coyle and Cassidy Earth Service Corps also gets involved in community projects. Earlier in the school year, about 30 students joined an Adopt-A-Block project in Brockton. They worked hard on a Saturday afternoon to c~ean a quarter-mile stretch of the Salisbury Brook, pulhng out four shopping carts, more than 30 tires, assorted car parts, and about 80 bags of trash. Determined to bring this type of project into their own backyard, the Corps planned a collaborative project with Holbrook High School students to clean up an area in Raynham known as the Poor Farms. More than 70 bags of trash, 100 tires, and two 50-gallon drums of used oil were just, part of the illegally dumped debris that the students recovered. '

First grade teacher Michelle DaSilva escorts he'r class through ,various events at St. A nthony School's Sports Day.

Coyle-Cassidy senior Tom Souza has been selected as a member of the Massachusetts AII~State Band. The Taunton native performed last month in the Southeast Massachusetts District Festival, 'scoring among the top 10 clarinetists. He will play in the All-State Band March 18 during the Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival March 16 to 18 at the Sheraton Tara in Danvers. A four~y'ear member of the CoyleCassidy Band; Souza was also the marching band's drum" major for two years.

St. Mary-Sacred Heart NORTH ATTLEBORO - Twenty-one S1. MarySacred Heart students are competing against their peers from other schools in the 1995 Massachusetts Mock Trial Tournament, a program sponsored by Massachusetts Bar Association in which students assume the, roles of,' lawyers and witnesses, trying fictitious cases in actual ,courtrooms.

Competitors from St. Mary-Sacred Heart School are being coached by Marry Ellen Smith, seventh grade American History teacher, assisted by Susan Jacobs, an . attorney from Attleboro. Attorney Jacobs, from the law firm of Volterra, Goldberg and Mimgiaratti, has been extremely helpful and a wonderful role model for the students.

Across the commonwealth, student teams will compete against. other schools from their own regions in three' preliminary trials. Teams with the best courtroom records will then compete for county championships in April. A playoff in late April will result in one team being named state mock trial champion.

Throughout the tournament, each team will try the same hypothetical case: a juvenile transfer hearing seeking to determine whether a 16-year-old boy should be tried as an adult for the alleged manslaughter of a mother of three children.

The students from S1. Mary-Sacred Heart School have worked very hard preparing for this tournament, meeting after school, on weekends, and during the school vacation.

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Seventh grade teacher Patrick Wilkinson leads his class in song during a Black History Day presentation at St. Anthony's School, New Bedford.

,B~shQP Connolly High FALL RIVER - Melanie Poisson of Fall River and Richard Sisson of Portsmouth, RI, have been named Teenagers of the Month for January by the Fall River Elks Lodge 118.

Miss Poisson is a member of the National Honor Society, choir, and yearbook staff, serving as assistant editor last year and editor this year. She is a I ~95 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Scholar.

Sisson has been class treasurer for two years. He ::s a member of the National Honor Society and Ski Club 2,nd is a two~year EAC all-star basketball player. He is also the regional winner of Wendy's Heisman Award.

CY 0 basketball tournamenltS The Diocesan CYO will sponsor its annual all star basketball tournaments on Sunday. The competitions are scheduled as follows: Junior Boys At the Fall River CYO: New Bedford vs. Taunton I p.m.; Fall River vs. Attleboro 2 p.m.; winner I vs. win,;er 2,3 p.m.; awards ceremony 4 p.m.

Junior Girls At the New Bedford CYO: New Bedford vs. Fall Riv,er I p,m.; winner I vs. Attleboro 2 p.m.; awards ceremony 3 p.m.

Prep Boys At Taunton eyo: Fall River vs. Taunton 2 p.m.; awards ceremony 3 p.m.

In all divisions, an all tournament team and MVP will be named.

By Charlie Martin

HOUSE OF LOVE Well 111 bet you Any amount of money He'll be coming back to you Oh I know Thflre ain't no doubt about it Sometimes life is funny You think You're in your darkest hour When the lights are coming on On the house of love You're been up all night Thinking it was over He's been out of sight At least for the moment But when something this strong Gets ahold of you The odds are 99 to one It's got ahold of him too Now when the house is dark And you're all alone inside You gotta listen to your heart And put away your foolish pride Though the storm is breaking And thunder shakes the walls Love with a firm foundation Ain't never gonna fall Written by Wally Wilson, Kenny Greenberg, Greg Barnhill.

Sung By Amy C:ranl (c) 1994 by Cross Keys Publishing Co. (ASCAP), Tr,ee Publishing Co. Inc. (BMI), Greenberg Music (BMI), Sony Music Publishing, Warner Active Songs Inc. (ASCAP)

DO YOU have the keys to the house of love? Amy Grant describes such a dwelling in her new hit, "House of Love." Off the CD by the same name, the disc blends her background of Christian rock with today's pop sound.

The song encourages us to look for hope, even when things appear to be going poorly. In the song's words, "Life is funny," for

you can "think you're in your darkest hour when the lights are coming on in the house of love."

Ms. Grant applies this belief to a relationship. The person in the song thinks it's over. In her fear about what seems to be happening, she fails to see that "when something this strong gets ahold of you, the odds are 99 to one it's got ahold of him too."

The song doesn't give us the basis for this hopeful assessment.

Yet it often is true that hope continues to shine even when life's hurt tends to block out its light.

Ms. Grant offers helpful advice keeping hope alive. When 'the house is dark, and you're all alone inside, "you gotta listen to your heart."

V nfortunately. fear is likely to be present at the same time, proclaiming its message about how bad everything will be. Consequently, learning to tune out the fear of the mind so as to listen to the wisdom of the heart requires effort and discipline.

One ofthe best ways to do this is to adopt a prayful attitude.

Bring your fear to God. Ask God to guide you beyond the clamor fear creates so that you can better hear the wisdom of hope.

Hope is built by maintaining the vision of what you want in life. Sometimes though, you must seek the essence of the dream - a dream that will be fulfilled in a form you may not yet know.

Forexample, perhaps you hope for lasting love and eventual marriage. Perhaps, too, the person you now love does not love you. The lignts "in the house of love" may go out in a certain dating relationship.

This development doesn't mean your dream is wrong. It just means you must be patient, learn from this past relationship and go on with hope.

Fear might try to say that if you are not with a particular individual all of love is lost for you. However, what you have learned in this past relationship actually is pn~paring you for a much deeper love with another.

Indeed, the pain of rejection and disappointment can dim your hope. Yet God's love for each of us is an energy source, keeping the light of hope turned up, even life's darkest times.

Ask God to help you make each day a time to dwell in the "house of love."

Your comments are welcomed

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

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By Christopher Carstens Parents often ask me what is the "right" amount of sleep for a teenager. The answer is, "It depends on the teenager."

Different people have different biological sleep requirements.

Some get along perfectly well on six or seven hours of sleep a night.

Others need eight or even nine hours of sleep to feel rested. It's an individual difference, and there doesn't seem to be any way to change it. .

How can you tell if you're getting the sleep your own body needs?

There's a simple rule of thumb. If you are getting enough sleep, you'll probably wake up before the alarm clock goes off about half the time.

Your body will be rested and ready to start the day.

If you almost never wake up without the alarm (or a parent shouting in your ear), you probably aren't sleeping enough.

Another clue is daytime sleepiness. If you often get drowsy during the day or fall asleep when you sit still for a while, it's almost certain you aren't getting enough sleep.

By the way, if you sleep a long time at night and still wake up slowly and spend the day feeling drowsy, ask your parents if you snore loudly at night. Teens who snore sometimes have a problem called obstructive apnea. Your doctorcan advise you on how to seek effective treatment for what can be a troubling condition.

However, the most common teen sleep problem is simply staying up too late. Lack of sleep causes a variety of problems. When you haven't had enough sleep, your concentration goes down hill fast.

You may look like you're paying attention in class, but your mind is off in La-La Land. Your ability to remember new information falls way off too.

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The brain appears to do a lot to store away new learning during sleep. When you study and then get a good night's sleep, you retain more of the information than if you cram until 3 in the morning and then crash for a few hours before the exam. You may get through the test, but you won't remember any of that stuff in two days.

Another problem is that sleep deprivation can look and feel a lot like depression. You start feeling sad for no particular reason, and things that usually slide off your back bother you. When the tears start coming over little things, it may just be that your body isn't getting the rest it needs.

So how can you get enough sleep and still have a life?

First, remember that watching television is not restful. The brain is working full speed as you watch, even if you are lodged flat on the couch. If you surf the channels until the wee hours, don't kid yourself by thinking, "\t's almost as good as sleep." Reading is restful - channel zapping tires you out.

Second, feel free to take naps on the weekends. It's a good idea, and it helps your body catch up on rest.

Teenagers nap a lot.

Finally, if you have an important exam coming up, don't stay out late more than one night during the weekend. If you are out late Friday and Saturday, and then study till midnight on Sunday, your body never has a chance to catch up. You're likely to crash and burn on test day.

Remember, the body cannot be fooled for long. Lack of sleep will catch up with you.

Your comments are welcomed

by Dr. Christopher Carstens, c/o Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.

Bishops have answer to crime, says lawyer

DOMINICAN ACADEMY first-graders and teacher Kristen Russell display a banner they made for a Catholic Schools Week Mass.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (CNS) - A statement on violence by the V.S. Catholic bishops holds out the only long-term solution to crime and other social problems, according to a prominent Illinois prosecutor.

Paul Logli, Winnebago County state's attorney, said in a column written for The Observer, the Rockford diocesan newspaper, that the recent bishops' message on "Confronting a Culture of Violence: A Catholic Framework for Action," is "a blueprint for action" by individuals and parishes.

Logli wrote that the bishops are correct in observing that popular or political responses do not hold the ultimate solution to the crime problem.

"The problem of crime begins years before a criminal incident occurs and has more to do with what happens within our families and with our children," he wrote.

"The fact of the matter is that much of our crime can be traced to a permanent underclass which produces children denied oflove, nurture and a solid base of values," he said. As a result, perhaps 5 percent of the population causes 95 percent of the problems.

"Somehow the 95 percent of our society, which I believe are lawabiding and decent citizens, must reach out to those persons," he said.

He added that while the legal system must better respond to high crime rates and victimization, it also must recognize that such efforts will fail without "fundamental and substantial change in the hearts and souls of our fellow citizens" as stated by the bishops.

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CURSILLO _Somersetj Swansea Ultreya will celebrate a'palanca Mass with commissioning of Diane, Tremblay as rectora of Cursillo 154 7:30 p.m.

March 5, St. Michael's Church, Swansea. All welcome.

ST. JOHN the BAPTIST, WESTPORT Sister Virginia Sampson, SUSC, will present adult ed ucation program "A Lenten Journey of Discovery: Enneagram," 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

March 21, 28 and April 4. Preregistration required; information: 6362251 or 636-5506.

D. of I. Alacazaba Circle Daughters of Isabella will meet 7 p.m. March 2, K. of C. Hall, Hodges St., Attleboro.

LaSALETTE SHRINE, ATTLEBORO Healing service led by LaSalette Prayer Group Healing Ministry 2 p.m. Sunday. Participants will have the opportunity to be prayed over individually.

HOLY TRINITY, W. HARWICH 24-hour Exposition of Blessed Sacramentfollowing9a.m. Mass March 3 until Benediction 8: 15 a.m. March 4 before morning pr~yer amI Mass.

The Adoration is held monthly on first Fridays.

SERRA CLUB, NB Bishop's Night 7 p.m. Feb. 28, White's of Westport; Bishop Sean O'Malley will meet with members and guests.

ST. PATRICK, SOMERSET Ash Wednesday Masses with distribution of ashes 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

March I; Scripture service with distribution of ashes 4 p.m.

CORPUS CHRISTI, SANDWICH Ashes will be distributed at Ash Wednesday Masses 7 and 9 a.m. and 5 and 7 p.m., parish center, and at St. Theresa's Chapel, Sagamore, 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wqmen's Guild will host service for Ecumenical World Day of Prayer 1:30 p.m. March 3~ St. Theresa's Chapel.

ST. PATRICK, WAREHAM Lenten Reflection series 9 to II a.m. Tuesdays, parish hall conference room, led by Sister Beth Henken, MSBT. '

DIOCESAN OFFICE OF AIDS MINISTRY "Embracing the Mystery," a service of prayer and healing for persons living with HIV/ AIDS, their families and concerned others, 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Francis Xavier Church, Hyannis.

SEPARATED/DIVORCED CATHOLICS, NB Father Thomas McGlynn of the diocesan marriage tribunal will speak about annulments at support group' meeting 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27, Family Life Center, N. Dartmouth.

ST. ANTHONY ofthe DESERT, FR Exposition of Blessed Sacrament noon to 6 p.m. March 5 with holy hour 5 to 6 p.m., St. Sharbel Chapel, 300 North Eastern Ave. Exposition also held 9 a.m. to midnight Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

ST. MARY, N. ATTLEBORO, Guild will sponsor panel discussion, "A Catholic Woman's Role in Society Today," 7:30 p.m. March 6, parish center. Panelists, moderated

by Elizabeth Poirier of Nifty Nook, N. Attleboro, will be Peg Dooley, real estate broker and sales representative; Alberta Goss, principal ofSt. Mary-Sacred Heart School; and Len<;>re Paquin, N. Attleboro Town Health Nurse.

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament in chapel at rear of church following 7 a.m. Mass March 3 ul1tiljust prior to 9 a.m. Mass March 4. Prayer at 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday.

Information: Joan Provost, 699-2430.

CATHEDRAL CENTER of RENEWAL, E. FREETOWN Bishop's Day of Renewal for Laity 10a.m. t03 p.m. tomorrow. Emmaus Retreat 104 Feb. 44-26.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES Adoption information meeting for Attleboro, Taunton, New Bedford and Fall River areas 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Feb. 28, CSS office, 783 Slade St., FR; 674-4581.

FR Office: Educational/Support Group for Latency Age (7-11) Children 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in March.

Information: 674-4681.

NB Office: Parenting support group for Spanish'-speaking parents; information: 997-7337.

Attleboro Office: Adult children from troubled families group; information: 226-4780.

Hyannis Office: Parents and Friends of Gay and Lesbian Youth 7 to 9 p.m. second Tuesdays. Adolescent Boys Group: Dealing with Death and Loss 3 to 5 p.m. first and third Thursdays; information: 771-6771.

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The evening will include story and song, focusing of family involvement in a child's spiritual life. A 4:30 p.m. Mass will precede the performance.

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Salve to review nursing prol~ram Salve Regina University, Newport, R.I., has formed an independent panel to review issues surrounding the 1994 Rhode Island Nursing Examination scores. The panel consists of both a Presidential Nursing Commission and a Visiting Committee.

The 12-membercommi.;sion will analyze the 1994 National League for Nursing Computer Assisted Teaching Program (NCLEX) test results and assess the current cur-. riculum and instruction methods in the Salve Regina nursing department. Made up of 13 nursing professionals, ed ucators and students. it will present its findings to the Visiting Committee by April 15.

Dr. M. Louise Fitzpatrit:k, dean of the college of nursing at Villanova University, chairs the Visiting Committee, which will conduct a two-day visit to the NewpNt campus in May, study the report prepared by the Nursing Commission, analyze its findin,gs and present recommendations to Salve president Sister Therese Antone

by June I. The other two Visiting Committee members are Dr. Mary Anne Dolen, dean and professor ofNursing at Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA, and Dr. Zaiga G. P. Kalnins, Ed. D, chair and professor, department of nursing, Cardinal Stritch College, Milwaukee.

Lessons of the cross sai(1 central to'lay ministry riage and for the sake of the kids."

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CNS)The gift of Vatican II, Bishop Speaking recently to lay ministers, Bishop Kenneth E. Untener of Untener said, was not new c::1Urch Saginaw, Mich., focused on the structures, but a spirit of renl:wing cross of Christ in discussing church the church by returning to "basstructure, tensions within the ics." One of those, he said, ,is the church, and reform excesses fol- emerging role of the priest. lowing the Second Vatican Coun-' He compared the pre- and postconciliar notions of priesthood to cil.

"There was a time after Vatican the difference between a solo conII when we were so filled with cert pianist and a sing-along hopes and expectations that we pianist. forgot about the cross," Bishop "When I was ordained in 1963," Untener told more than 100 lay he said, "the priest was a concert ministers gathered in Kansas City. pianist ... and the people would "But Jesus ... wanted a community participate by reacting to his muof people who could look suffering sic," whereas a sing~along pianist in the eye." . must play music that will encourHe said that reformers some- age his audience to join in. "The times buried the lessons of.Christ's question is how to find the music passion under church structures that's in the people," Bishop Unthat were doomed to failure. tener said.

"We live, in a culture that wants If he is good at it, a. sing-along to duck the cross," Bishop Untener pianist will be bombarded with said. "Assisted suicide is an attempt requests, the bishop said. "He'd to duck the cross. Abortion can be better be flexible enough to !,Iay an atte,mpt to duck the cross. them, or the sing-along is goin;g to Drugs, alcohol abuse, the denial of die pretty quickly." domestic violence, the list goes on But many Catholics, said the and on,'"he· added. bishop, inst.ead of singing along, "You can delay the cross, but it operate in an "adversarial" mode will always come back,:' he said. that defines much of contempor"That needs to be preached." ary life iil the United States.

Bishop Untener recalled his role "When someone comes, up to in establishing· post-Vatican II me after Mass with veins poppi.ng structures and programs as a out ... and says, 'You don't resp,~ct priest in the Detroit archdiocese, , the pope,' I don't take the bait," w.here he grew up and was or- Bishop Untener said. "I don't go daine,d. Most of those structures one inch down that road. You are gone, he noted. never get anywhere."

He said he is angered by people "Ultimately," he said, "we build a better world not by building bet- who are "mean-spirited" but reter structures, but by building bet- alizes they are not the character of ter people." Only through the les- the church.

Thetrue character of the church, son of the cross and denial of self-interest, he added, can human he said, comes from the spirit .of Vatican II that opened the chun:h fulfillment be achieved.

That is evident in successful to renewal and reforrI1. "I belie'le family life, he said. "You are going we are on the verge of something to have to snuff out your self- great in the church," he said. "Vatinterest for the sake of the mar- ican II is only beginning to emerge."