t eanc 0 VOL. 44, NO. 15 • Friday, April 14, 2000
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Chrism Mass slated .for Tuesday, April 18 FALL RIVER - Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Chrism Mass in St. Mary's Cathedral, Tuesday, April 18 at 4 p.m. At that Mass the bishop will bless the holy oils that will be used at thousands of
baptisms, confirmations and anointings of the sick across the diocese throughout the coming year, as well as at the ordinations of deacons and priests. The Mass is also a chance for diocesan priests to renew their commitment to priestly service.
Sunday, April 16 - Palm Sunday •j
11 a.m.
Celebrant Concelebrant Concelebrant Deacon
Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. Rev. Edward J. Healey Rev. Gustavo Dominguez IVE Rev. Mr. Ramon Dominguez
4 p.m.
Celebrant Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. Concelebrants Clergy.from the Diocese of Fall River Deacon Rev. Mr. Paul Bernier Deacon Rev. Mr. Scott Ciosek Deacon Rev. Mr. William Rodrigues Bearers of the Oil of the Sick Deacon Louis Bousquet of the Sick D~acon John Branco of the Catechumen Deacon Leo Racine of the Catechumen Deacon Joseph Stanley , of the Chnsm Deacon Robert Faria of the Chrism Deacon Joseph Mador
Tuesday, April 18 -..,. Chrism Mass .-;1
SHARING THOUGHTS - Mary Jane Owen, executive director of the National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities, talks to diocesan directors about the inclusion and welcome parishes need to offer at Monday's ' regional meeting on Cape Cod. At right is Denise M. Porche, coordinator of Catholic Social Services' local Office for Persons with Disabilities.
Conference airs needs of the disabled ~
'Disabilities are not so much individual tragedies as predictable occurrences.' - Mary Jane Owen By JAMES N. DUNBAR
HYANNIS - For Mary Jane Owen, blind, with partial hearing and confined to a wheelchair, talking about the vital need for dioceses and their parishes to minister to those with disabilities comes from firsthand knowledge. But it goes far beyond justice, says Owen, who, as exeoutive director of the National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities says that the fear of human' vulnerability and its denial of place in our society - a feeling held even among Catholics - is catering to a culture of death that even spreads to children newly from the womb. "I think we need to accept the fact that God doesn't place the gift of life in highimpact plastic," she said. "He places it in very vulnerable, human vessels. We are all
destined to fall' apart. But we Catholics should not be that concerned about the frailties because we know we are destined for a better place in our resurrection." Owen, who has worked as a social worker, research director, assistant professor and who holds degrees in fine arts, theology and social work, displayed her wide, spread knowledge, wit and vibrant IJersonality early Monday morning when she spoke to representatives of the Fall River diocese prior to the two-day regional meeting of the NCPD at the Four Points Hotel i~ Hyannis. , , Representatives from across New England gathered there Monday and Tuesday to share ideas and resources with colleagues in the ministry, brainstorm strategies, to increase participation and overcome physi,cal and attitudinal barriers in welcoming those with disabilities back into the parish community and'its spiritual life. Their discussion focused on such things as access ramps, easy access to lavatories, and removal of sections of pews to allow Turn to page 13 - Conference
Wednesday, April 19 - Tenebrae - Ecumenical Prayer Service . 7:30 p.m.
Presider Homilist,
Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. Rev. Edwar4 J. Healey'
Thursday, April 20 - Mass of the Lord's Supper 7 p.m. .
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Celebrant Concelebrant Concelebrant Deacon
Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.
Edward J. Healey Gustavo Dominguez, IVE. Msgr. George W. Coleman, Y.G. Mr. Ramon Dominguez
Friday, April 21 - Good Friday Service 3 p.m.
Celebrant Deacon Deacon
8 p.m.
Celebrant Concelebrant Concelebrant Concelebrant Deacon
10 a.m.
Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. Rev. Mr. Ramori,Dominguez' Rev. Mr. And~iejKozanko .,
Saturday, April 22 - Easter Vigil Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.
Edward J. Healey . Msgr. George W. Coleman, V.G. Gustavo Dominguez"IVE, Mr. Ramon Dominguez
Sunday, April 23 - Easter Sunday Most RevereridSean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap.
Celebrant Concelebrant Concelebrant Deacon
Rev. Edward J. Healey Rev. Msgr. George W.'Coleman, Y.G. Rev. Mr. Scott Ciosek
- The Easter Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral will be televised on Easter Sunday from t'1:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on WLNE Channel 6. Cood Frida)' Rules Thl: Chllrl:h's rq!lIlalions for C,oou Friday, April 21. a uay of fast and ah..,tinl:ncl:. follow: - ahslinl:ncl: frolll Illl:al for 111llsI: agl:d l-l and ollkr; -- a day of f;l\ling for thosc agcs IX 10 59, Fasting is dcfincd a.., I:ating only onl: I'll II 111 I:aI and (wo light Illl:als during thl: day, Eating 11l:1\Vl'l:n Illl:als is nol pcrmilll:d; howcver, liquids arc IK~rmilll:d.