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VATICAN CITY (CNS) President Bill Clinton's veto of the bill banning partial-birth abortions "in practice amounts to an incredibly brutal act of aggression" against the unborn, the Vatican said.

"The fact that this presidential decision legalizes this inhuman procedure morally and ethically imperils the future of a society that condones it," said Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

In its April 19 edition, the Vatican newspaper printed an Italian translation of the April 16 letter written by eight U.S. cardinals and the president ofthe National Conference of Catholic Bishops condemning Clinton's veto of the bill.

"The Holy See completely supports the position taken by the cardinals of t.he United States and the National Conference ofCatholie Bishops," Navarro-Valls said April 19.

"As has already been stated by the American cardinals, this presidential decision is 'more akin to infanticide than to abortion,' and thus it is not surprising that 65 percent of those who call themselves 'pro-choice' are opposed to partial-birth abortions," he said.

Navarro-Valls explained to reporters at the Vatican that the biII vetoed by Clinton would have banned a procedure used in lateterm abortions. The spokesman, who is a medical doctor, said the procedure involves the partial delivery of the fetus before surgical scissors are stabbed into the base of its head. The brains are removed by suction, allowing for easier delivery of the rest of the fetus.

Clinton's decision to veto the bill passed by Congress is "shameful," the spokesman said, and "in practice, amounts to an incredibly brutal act of aggression against innocent human life and the inalienable rights of the unborn."

"Naturally, this situation makes even more urgent a greater solidarity in defense of the life of the unborn who cannot speak for themselves," he said.

Navarro-Valls said the fact that the United States will hold a presidential election in November played no part in the Vatican's decision to comment on Clinton',s veto.

"The Holy See cannot say nothing," he said. "This is an ethical and moral problem which is very clear and very serious."

The same day the Vatican issued a statement condemning the Israeli bo'mbing of a refugee camp in Lebanon, killing many civilians, he said. "W(: must also say something about this attack on defenseless, unborn babies."

Raymond L. Flynn, the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, said he was informed April 18 "of the Holy See's disappointment with the president's veto."

He also h(:ard ftom U.S. Catholic leaders about it the night before,

he said. Attending a dinner at Rome's North American College, the U.S. seminary in Rome, Flynn was seated next to Cardinal James A. Hickey of Washington, one of the eight cardinals who wrote to Clinton.

Flynn said he was asked at the dinner what he would do ifhe were a member of Congress. The ambassador responded he would vote to override the veto. The Vatican's response to Clinton's veto was not surprising, Flynn said.

"It was so predictable that the veto would be met with outrage by Catholics and non-Catholics alike," he said. "That's why 1wrote to the president" before the formal veto, asking the president to reconsider.

Bishop O'Malley raps 'partial-birth' H.R. 1833, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban afforded us the opportunity to reduce the Act, was the most broadly supported anti- incidence of violence in our culture. I am abortion legislation to arrive on a president's dismayed that the President refused to coopdesk. Even two-thirds of self-proclaimed erate with the majority of Congress who pro-choice supporters felt compelled to sup- favored this lifesaving legislation. Instead, he port this Act, so repulsed were they by the aligned himself even more securely and plaintorturous and inhuman invasion which it ly with the extreme and fringe sections of our sought to outlaw. The Easter Week veto of society who insist that the "privacy" and this minimal pro-life legislation manifested a "individual rights" of someone "already born" contempt for new life which a citizenry are more sacred than the actual life of one should not expect to witness from a presi- who is "nearly born."

I urge Catholics and all persons of good dent.

Daily, our culture increases its depend- will to work together for an override of the ence upon violence as the primary manage- veto, for a reduction of violence in our counment tool over those among us whose de- try, and for civilized solutions for the probfenses are minimal or nonexistent: the elderly, , lems faced by society today. A procedure the handicapped, immigrants, battered wives, that is tantamount to infanticide is barbaric small children and the unborn. H.R. 1833 and must be banned.

DCCW to hear Father Hehir at convention With the theme "Women of Peace, Women of Love, Ministering at the Heart ofthe World," the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women wiII hold its 43rd annual convention from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May II, at Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro.

The principal speaker, whose topic is Caltholics' at Prayer in Politics and Ministry, will be Rev. Bryan Hehir, to be heard at 2:45 p.m. Now Professor of the Practice of R~ligion and Society at Harvard Divinity School and an executive committee member at the Harvard Center of International Affairs, Father Hehir served in Washington, DC, from 1973 to 1992 with the U.S. Catholic Conference and at Georgetown University.

At the Bishops' Conference he was Director of the Office of International Affairs (1973-83), Secretary of the Department of Social Development and World Peace (1984-88) and Counselor for Social Policy (1988-92). At Georgetown he was Joseph P. Kennedy Professor of Christian Ethics in the School of Foreign Service and at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. In 1991-92 he was Associate Vice President for Church and University issues.

Highlighting the morning program, to begin at II: 15 a.m., after a coffee hour and business meeting, will be a panel discussion on the convention theme. New Bed-' ford Mayor Rosemary Tierney will speak on Women Ministering in Politics; Stonehill College, North Easton campus minister Sister Grace Donovan, SUSC, on campus ministry; Kathy Hickman on volunteer ministries, with special

emphasis on a literacy program; Lorraine Robidoux on ministry in the business world, specifically in accounting; and Madeleine Grace, organist and choir director at St.

Mary's Cathedral, Fall River, on ministry in art, particularly in music.

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By Dave Jolivet Anchor Staff For 20 years he has been a caregiver for terminally ill patients at the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Cancer Home in Fall River. For two decades, Louis Raposa, a certified nursing assistant on the night shift, has lovingly and professionally performed one of the most difficult of occupations - caring for the dying.

The parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima in Swansea has .been studying to become a licensed practical nurse, attending classes at Diman Regional Vocational Technical School, Fall River, during the day, while working nights at the home.

He is on course to graduate this July.

His hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. Raposa was recently named "Student of the Year" by the Licensed Practical Nurses of Massachusetts, Inc., .receiving the honor at the annual convention in Eastham earlier this year.

Raposa was nominated for the award by a fellow nursing student who watched him in action at a local hospital, observed his compassion and professionalism and wrote an essay recommending him for the honor. The award committee asked Diman for its recommendation and for Raposa's academic records and, based on those, . selected him for the award. "This was a real surprise," said Raposa.

In addition to the award, in a SISTER GERTRUDE Gaudette stands with Bishop non-related presentation, Raposa Sean O'Malley before a panel displaying paintings of students won the second annual Donna W. at her Creativity Center (top); below, she receives congratula- Castro Scholarship for nursing.

tory bouquet of roses from the studen~s. Applauding man at right is her brother, Bernard Gaudette. (McGowan photos)

He is pursuing a nursing program in compliance with Massachus.etts state laws for institutions such as the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home. "Licensed people must be available around the clock," he said.

Raposa's wife, Gayle, also works at the home. "She's been there for a couple of years now," he said.

"She is very helpful to the present administrator, Sister Florence Gilmore, O.P." The Raposas have three daughters: Vanessa, 151/2, Diana, 12 and Monica, II. In addition to his busy work and school schedule, Raposa also directs the choir at the 5 p.m. Sunday Mass in his parish, has been a Secular Franciscan for almost 20 years and is a member of the student council for LPNs. His work at the home began almost by accident. After high school, he attended Southeastern Massachusetts University (now UMASS) in Dartmouth, but left to work fulltime. During a period when Raposa was laid off he was: asked to work at the home to see if he would like it. "I loved it, and I stayed and stayed!" he said.

But Raposa admits that one never gets used to patients dying.

Apart from that, he enjoys ministering to their needs. "It is sad to see people dying, but periodically a patient says or does something' that restores your faith," said Raposa. "Over the past 20 years, I've learned much about divine providence. There is a reason for everything that happens; everything eventually ties in."

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By Pat McGowan Last Sunday was a special day for Sister Gertrude Gaudette's Creativity Center at - Dominican Academy, Fall River. Bishop Scan O'Malley headed those joining in a celebration of the work produced throughout the past year by the nearly 100 children and adults enrolled in oil painting, watercolor, calligraphy, woodcarving and special project classes, all taught by Sister Gertrude.

"She represents the long artistic tradition in the Dominican family, beginning with Fra Angelico," said Bishop O'Malley in his homily at the Liturgy of Thanksgiving that highlighted Sunday's events. One had only to look around the crowded Dominican Academy chapel to confirm his statement.

The 14 beautiful Stations of t.he Cross on the walls, carved by Sister Gertrude in 1963 as her first woodworking project, provide material for endless meditation.

"I am humbled to be in the company of so many artists," said the bishop; looking out over a congregation ranging from tiny grade-schoolers to senior citizens, most of them Sister Gertrude's students. "We are very blessed in 'I

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Sister Gertrude and the other artists here whose work leads us to God," he continued.

The artists agreed. At the exhibition of their work that followed the liturgy, they presented a bouquet of roses to Sister Gertrude as an expression of their gratitude for her dedication to developing their talents.

The exhibition took place in Dominican Academy's auditorium which, not so incidentally, Sister Gertrude built. As a 1978 Anchor story said: "Want an elevator repaired? A furnace fixed? Maybe an auditorium constructed? Or pictures taken? A few signs painted?

You only need one person - providing she's Sister Gertrude Gaudette."

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LOUIS RAPOSA, an employee at the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home, Fall River, was recently named student of the year by the Licensed Practical Nurses of Massachusetts, Inc. (Anchor / Jolivet photo)

dered how God could let cancer patients suffer as they do. But as time progressed, he found his faith was deepened by what he heard and saw at the home. "Then:'s no way I cannot believe in our resurrection. I know there's something beyond this life," he said.

"I particularly like working the night shift," he commented. "Late at night can be a time when a patient wakes up and wants someone there. I like to be there for them."

The staff and sisters at the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home think the world of Raposa. Sister Florence said "Mr. Raposa is a very dedicated and caring empl,)yee.

He bends over backwards to make the patients comfortable." She added, "He's part of the family here."

"I've never heard anyom: say anything bad about him, anel he's been here 20 years," said ~;ister Rosaria McDonough, O.P. :'The patients and the staffIike him very much; he's very kind and a .good worker. In fact, he even play!: guitar at some of our Masses in the chapel. He and his wife have beautiful voices."

Over the last two decades Home things have changed, Raposa observed. "Because of strides made in modern medicine, you don't see as much evidence of external ca.ncer as you once did."

Another change he has noted over the years is that the clientele used to be very poor. "But it's both the poor and the middle class that can't afford large nursing h.ome bills," he said.

Raposa noted that volunteers are welcomed to wash disheH, do other chores and visit patients who otherwise have no visitors. "We have students from Connolly High School [Fall River] who corne in and do volunteer work," he noted.

Many people today change jobs or careers 'after a few years, growing bored or disenchanted with their work. But Louis Raposa still has a fresh and vibrant outloo k on his job and many people are the better for it.

The Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home is available to all individuals in the region who have heen diagnosed with terminal callcer and cannot afford nursing home .care. For information contact Sister Florence at (508) 673-2322.

NEWL Y EI,ECTED leaders ofthe Fall River province of the Sisters of the Holy Union are, from left, Sisters Jean Carpinelli, Theresa Horvath, Carol Regan and Beverly Furtado. .

Holy 'Union Sisters elect provincial leaders Members of the Fall River province of the Sisters of the Holy Union convened earlier this month at St. James on the Sakonnet, Nanaquaket Road, Tiverton, RI, to elect a new leadership team.

The 115 members of the province serve in ministries in Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississipp, New York, Rhode Island, Rome and Tanzania.

Elected for a five-year term to commence Aug. II, were Sister Theresa Horvath, provincial supe-

rior, and Sisters Jean Carpinelli, Beverly Furtado and Carol Regan, provincial councillors.

Sister Horvath is presently director of pastoral care at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. The daughter of Dr. G. Kenneth and Mrs. Horvath of Ellicott City, M D, she is a graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School in Baltimore, Sacred Hearts College in Fall River and the Univeristy of Notre Dame in Indiana.

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Bishop declines award because of group's stand on fetal tissue use HARRISBURG. Pa. (CNS)The Catholic bishop of Harrisburg has turned down an award from a local chapter of the American Diabetes Association because of the national group's support for fetal-tissue research that includes using tissue from elective abortions.

Bishop Nicholas C. Dattilo is one of three people named this

year to receive the chapter's Pennsylvanian of Vision awards.

They are given annually to individuals whose "extraordinary vision" is reflected in betterment of the community, in professional excellence or in service to others.

The bishop originally planned to accept the a ward but changed his mind when he learned that the national office of the diabetes association supported using tissue from aborted fetuses in research, his spokesman said.

While praising the work of the local chapter. especially on behalf April 27 of children. Bishop Dattilo said he 1925, Rev. Francis J. Bradley, could not accept an award that D. D. Rector, Cathedral, Fall River' "would in any way give validation 1949, Rev. Romeo D. Archam- to fetal resf:arch from deliberately bault, SI. Anne, New Bedford aborted fetllses, even by implication." said Father T. Ronald April 28 Haney. diocesan spokesman.

1959, Rev. Stanislaus J. Goyette, According to Richard DoerPastor, St. Louisde France, Swanflinger of the U.S. bishops' Secresea tariat for Pro-Life Activities in April 29 Washington. the American Dia1987, Rev. James Leo Maguire, betes Association was the first Pastor, Monterey Diocese, Caligroup to push for lifting the ban fornia on federally funded fetal tissue 1989, Rev. Adolph Szelagowski, research.

OFM Conv., Parochial Vicar, Our Association representatives first Lady of Perpetual Help, New Bedspoke out on. it at hearings at the ford National Institute of Health in April 30 1988. when a moratorium was first 1900, Rev. John A. Hurley, Pasplaced on such reSearch to allow tor, SI. Mary, North Attleboro time to study the situation.

1930, Rev. David F. Sheedy, The U.S. bishops have opposed Pastor, St. John Evangelist, Attlefederally funded research because boro they say it could legitimize and May I encourage induced abortions.

1882, Rev. Francis J. Quinn, Researchers studying transplantaFounder, Immaculate Conception, tion of fetal tissue into patients to North Easton, Founder, Sacred treat diseases say that the tissue is Heart, Fall River valued because its cells develop more rapidly than adult cells and May 2 are less likely to be rejected. Elec1963, RI. Rev. Msgr. M.P. Leotive abortions provide the most nidas Lariviere, Pastor, SI. Jean convenient source of fetal tissue.

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.school teacJ:terinNew Jersey, Maryland and Massachusetts, she was also director of religious education at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, Baltimore. In the Fall River province, she is a member of the formation team and coordinator of personnel and ministries. Additionally, she has served on many committees and commissions for the province and in the dioceses where she has served.

Sister Jean Carpinelli, presently coadministrator of the Fall River province retirement home, is the daughter of the late Francis and Emma Carpinelli. Ed ucated at Camden Catholic High School in New Jersey, she is a graduate of both Sacred Hearts College in Fall River and Hunter College, New York. She has taught on the elementary level in Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts and has been a residential counselor at the Jesuit Program for Living and Learning in Staten Island, NY. Sister Beverly Furtado, daughter of Mary and the late Manuel Furtado of Fall River. is presently a crisis intervention nurse at the Brockton Multi-Service Center.

She attended high school at the former Sacred Hearts Academy in Fall River and is a graudate of Trinity College, Washington, DC and of Massachusetts Bay Community College.

She has ministered in education in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York and Massachusetts and in nursing in Boston and Fall River, and in the African Republic of Cameroon.

Sister Carol Regan, daughter of the late Francis and Mary Eleanor Regan, is a graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy. Fall River; Hunter College, New York; Washington, DC, Theological Union; and Loyola College, Baltimore. Formerly a teacher on the elementary and high school levels in Massachusetts and New York, she has served as general councilor of the Holy Union Congregation in Rome and as coordinator of personnel and ministril:s and provincial superior of the Fall River province.

She is presently coordinator of Sabbatical and Continuing Education at Boston College's Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, and will assume the position of director of the sabbatical program at Washington Theological Union in Washington, DC. in May.

Three jubilarians served in diocese Among II Sisters of SI. Joseph of Springfield who will celebrate golden jubilees at their Mont Marie Motherhouse in Holyoke on Sunday, May 5, with a 2 p.m. liturgy and reception are: Sister Francis Thomas Kelley, Estelle Santarpia and Mary Francis Sidebottom.

Sister Kelley, a native of Cranston, RI, served at the former SI. Joseph Montessori School in Fall River. She is now retired and living at Mont Marie.

Sister Santarpia, who entered the community from St. Elizabeth parish, Fall River. is a pastoral associate at Sacred Heart parish, Milford. In the Fall River diocese, she taught at SI. Michael School and the former SI. Louis de France School, both in Fall River.

Sister Sidebottom is a data processor for the diocesan cemeteries of the Springfield diocese. .In the Fall River diocese she was assistant diocesan director of religious education.

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Deadly Signs In many ways, too many Americans live in their own "pie in· the skyi' world. If everything is sailing along smoothly, why worry? I But we forget that hidden negatives have a way of accum~lating and that the truth is that the m~re we retreat from r~ality into a Disneyworld of our own making, the more disastrously will reality eventually crash in upon us. In truth, our politics and policies trick us into believing that allis right and bright in America.

Let's 'take a look at the facts. The Oklahoma City bombing didn't jl,lst happen; that horrendous act of violence laid bare a deep-se~ted issue that has yet to be addressed and'that cannot be separated from the episode in Waco, Texas, or the current stand-off with the Freemen in Montana. Each of these tragedies tell's us that there are many in this land who are willing to resort to anarchy and terrorism. Much of this mur~erous mind-set is socially inspired. The sneers of a Farrakhan simply polarize people and lead to the creation of militant black and white urderground armies, This fact is too often overlooked by the white-flight suburbanite; but it is all too 'real to the inner-city poor who are barely surviving. Our cities are already battlegrounds; and the dissolution of school systems, the state of welfare programs and the rapid rise in illegitimate births are but a few of the problems that ar~ combining to create warfare.

In such an atmosphere, people lose hope and the results are predict~ble: rage and riots. We may think that such fury is contained within ghettos, but we live in a fool's paradise if we think that as ferocity mounts it will remain limited; and it will not be solved by pork barrel laws of Congress or token charity from the establishment.

While all this is developing on the home front, the country is moving from a domestic economy to one that is worldwide and adjust~ents are constant. Take, for example, the mergers of vast industries with resulting unemployment: people who once felt sec'urely employed are now vying for jobs at fast-food establishments.

Such conditions create despair. As we move toward a new century; we must refocus our attention on our direction as a nation. If we fail to do this, chaos will mount.

As ~e assess our problems it is important to remember the hard lessons of history. W~: must strive for peace at home; if we fail in this, we will become the street angels and house devils of the pl~net and turmoil, violence and racism will turn the American dream into a nightmare. .

As the middle class begins to 10,se its influence, as wages become a major economic concern and as the government more and more loses its ability to govern, we should see that something is really wrong with America. If we are to continue playing a leading role in world affairs, we cannot remain indiffetent to those forces that if unchecked will assure our self-destruction.

Democracy is a very fragile enti'ty with many inherent dangers, yet match it if you can. It works when people cooperate to better the lives of all citizens, To defend a government of personal preference is far removed from the ideals of our founding fathers, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

I While we still have time to choose, we should define the issues that divide us and seek solutions that will once again '. make the United States a truly united democracy.

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BUDDY POKES HIS HEAD OUT OF His TANK, SEEMINGLY TO GET A WHIFF OF SPRING AIR, WHICH HAS FINALLY FOUND ITS WAY INTO THE DIOCESE.

"And God created the great whales, and every living and moving creatu.re, which the waters brought forth, according to their kinds, and every winl~ed fowl according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. Gen 1:21

~ The flap about the Phoenix Art Museum's exhibit, "Old Glory: The American Flag in Contemporary Art," has generated more rhetoric than any Phoenix, Arizona, cultural event in recent memory.

Some people are offended by parts of the exhibit, usually citing two of the pieces: one with a flag draped partially into a toilet. another featuring a flag spread out on the floor. On the other hand, many of the pieces in the exhibit are very respectful of the flag.

Another piece in the exhibit is a painting/ sculpture piece that includes a crucifix imposed over a black-and-white flag with smears of blood in the field where the stars normally are. Created by Hans Burkhardt in 1990, "Lime Pit" is a protest against the Persian Gulf.

War. The most disturbing aspect

flap over the flag of the artwork is the fact that the corpus on the crucifix has no head, hands or feet. We're not sure what a beheaded and legless Christ has to do with death in the Persian Gulf, but we do know this: it may be art, but we don't ~ave to like it.

The flag exhibit, however, includes another thought-provoking piece: a flag in a glass box, on the panels of which the First Amendment is inscribed. That's the one about freedom of expression, of speech, of religion, of assembly.

This case is on top of a stack of burned books.

This piece reminds us that although the exhibit includes some lousy, disrespectful and offensive art, we have to allow such public displays because that freedom protects other expression as well.

This point is pertinent because

about 50 yards away, in the !:ame museum, are six paintings oJ the Madonna and Christ and a s(:ulpture of Mary.

At what point could som,~one decide that these centuries-old works of art are offensive to !lonChristians? Or offensive to moral sensitivities, since Mary is c((:arly breast-feeding Jesus in one 0:: the· pieces?

Especially in art, where the medium is intended to touch the viewer's emotions, the potential for an extreme reaction is clear.

But freedom of expression is a fragile thing. We cannot begin by banning art depicting the flag. If we start there, what's next? The Pieta? . _" Editorial in The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of I'hoenix. AZ.

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Fri.• April 26. 19965

by Dr. Patrick V. Reid

Jesus is the good shepherd Fourth Sunday of Easter Readings:

Acts 2:14,36-41

1 Peter 2:20-25

John 10:1-10

"At one time you were straying like sheep, but now to both the gatekeeper and the sheep. The true sheyou have returned to the shepherd, the guardian of pherd enters through the gnte, and "the keeper opens your souls" (I Pet 2:25). This Sunday's readings call the gate for him." But the thief"climbs in some other us to rejoice in the fact that we have in the risen Jesus way~" Likewise, when the true shepherd. speaks, a good shepherd, who has laid down his lifc for us the sheep "recognize his voice, "and they follow him and now calls us to hear his voice as he leads us to the as he "walks in front of them." In contrast, "They will fullness of life. Let us joyfully sing the refrain of our not follow a stranger." responsorial psalm: "The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want" (Ps 23). .

As the sheepgate, Jesus is the way to safety. WhereThe first reading from Acts proclaims the glorious as the thief "comes only to steal and slaughter and success of Peter's first preaching of the resurrection destroy," Jesus came that the sheep "might have life on Pentecost. It begins with the climactic conclusion and have it to the full." The way in which Jesus gives of Peter's Pentccost sermon which we heard last fullness of life is by laying down his own life for his week: "Let the whole house of Israel know beyond flock. Those who see and believe in this revelation of any doubt that God .has made both Lord and MesGod's love "recognize (Jesus') voice" and joyfully siah this Jesus whom you crucified." After the people follow him in the path that leads to life. have heard Peter's good news, they ask "What are we to do, brothers?" Before his ascension, Jesus had told the apostles that their task would be to preach in his name repentance for the forgiveness of sins "to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem" (Lk 24:47).

Now Peter begins that mission by telling the crowd.

"You must reform and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, that your sins may be forgiven; then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. It was to you and your children that the promise was made, and to all those still far off whom the Lord our God calls."

The people's rcsponse is overwhelming. We are told that "some 3,000 were added that day."

The I Peter reading is taken from a section of the letter that was addressed to slaves who made up a significant portion of the early Christian communities. They were always in danger of being unjustly beaten and punished by their masters. Peter tells them that if they suffer "for doing what is right, this is acceptable in God's eyes."In fact, they are following in the footsteps of Christ who, though innocent, endured insult, suffering, and death on the cross in order to heal them from sin.

He did no wrong; no For as long as you deceit was found in his mouth. When he was insulted can remember, your Mom he returned no insult. When and Dad have always been there for each other. he was made to suffer, he did not counter with threats. In Completely devoted to each other, you've watched his own body he brought your sins to the cross, so that them go through life in tandem. When she cooks, all of us, dead to sin, could he's there to slice the roast. When he can't find his live in accord with God's wiIl. keys, she's right there to the rescue. Assisted living In the gospel reading from John, at Carmel Terrace allows them to remain together Jesus presents two images of himself in relation to his followers: the in their own private one or two-bedroom shepherd ofthe sheep and the gate of the sheepfold. In both cases, apartment while getting the extra hand they need Jesus contrasts himself with other on a daily basis. selfish leaders who are "thieves and marauders."

In the first image, the difference At Carmel Terrace, they can maintain their between the true shepherd and the thief is that the shepherd is known

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Daily Readings April 29: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4; In 10:11-18 April 30: Acts 11: 19-26; Ps 87:1-7; In 10:22-20 May 1: Acts 12:24-13:5a; Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8; In 12:44-50 May 2: Acts 13: 13-25; Ps 89:2-3,21-22,25,27; In 13:16-20 May 3: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; In 14:6-14 May 4: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; In 14:7-14 May 5: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; In 14:1-12

They've never spent anight apart ... he even slept on acot by her bed the night you were born so they could be together.

Now that they need a little extra help, they can stay together at Carmel Terrace.

welcoming environment. They'll find it easy to expand their circle of friends through mealtimes served in our restaurant-style dining room and through a variety of activities. A creative arts center, fitness and health center, music room, library and greenhouse are just a few of the diversions they'll enjoy. Plus we provide transportation to local shopping a~d social events if they choose not to drive.

We invite you to call (508) 879-8000 for more information and a personal tour. We'd like to show you how many happy couples are enjoying their lives together at Carmel Terrace.

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Noticing G'od-:inc'idences i·n our lives Just when I think I've put the topic of coincidences away lor good, someone calls to tell me about a strange. unexplainable incident. and I find myself . back at it again.· A good coincidence .always makes me ask who's really running the show in this universe.

Recently my son-in-law Rick told me about something tha~ happened to him. He lives in Manhattan, and had to get to school to pick up my granddaughter Sophia. This particular day. he went a way he never goes. He chose this way because a grocery store in that block had advertised some specials'he wanted ..

As he was crossing the street he noticed a man in a wheelchair with a man next to him, seemingly pus·hing the chair around. The seated man appeared to be an invalid. His arms were frozen across his chest. He seemed to be trying to manipulate the wheelchair with his feet.

But as Rick-got closer, he re'alized that the standing man was actually harassing the man in the wheelchair. When Rick got next to the wheelchair, the man looked up in a pleading way and asked him to help. Rick, six feet-four, stepped in and told the other man to get lost. Then Rick pushed the wheelchair across the street and took the grateful, relieved man home..

As Rick told me. but for the coincidence of deciding to walk o'n that avenue where he never treads, on that day at that particular time. who knows what damage the miserable harasser. who may have been on drugs. might have done to this terrified man.

We agreed it was not a coincidence. As Rick said. it appears that the Lord puts things into motion so that, at the moment of need, good can be done.

The next day I got a call from a woman named Kathleen who reads my columns. She and her husband had gone with their two grandchildren for ice cream and s9da on a late Sunday evening. A couple with a baby were sitting behind them and were having a problem. It turned out that both couples left the restaurant at the same time, and the other couple's

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problem, Kathleen and her husband then di'scovered, was car trouble.

Kathleen and her husband asked if they could help. and the young couple explained that they lived in the next state and had called their family for help. but it would be a couple of hours before it wOlild arnve.

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It was very cold. so Kathleen invited the couple to her home to wait. They all had a grand time. and at II :30 they went back to the parking lot.

A few minutes later, a car pulled up with the-you ng woman's brother and father. When they heard the story, the father smiled. He said that all the way over he kept praying that his kids would find a nice family to take care of them till they got there.

Prayer do get answered! . Kathleen simply said that this was no coinciden.:e.

"We were meant to be there.'!

It was a God-incidence.

Jesuit Father Karl Rahner. the noted theologian. once was asked if he believed in miracles. "I don't believe in them. 1 rely on them to get me through each day:: he replied.

Surprisingly, we don't seem to recognize all the miracles around us. We categorize them as coincidences. I think it's time to recognize them for what they are.

To share a story of coincidence, write to me at 23 Stony Hill Rd., Brookfield, Ct. 06804.

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Dear Mary: Ihave a 13-year-old, seventh-grade boy. At the least he is an exasperation, and at the most he is a total joy. His attitude is, "I don't care ; I want to take responsibility for my school grades . but ... it's easier for my sister to check my pre-algebra homework because then I know I will get a good grade."

For one and one-half years my response has been to have him report to me daily, through a binder check, on his activities, homework, grades, etc.

My hope was to help him along until he was mentally mature enough to do it on his own.

My concerns: I) He tak~s forever to do his homework; 2) he cannot write well - he cannot think and write it on paper; and. 3) in pre-algebra he will not pay attention to detail (+ or - signs, etc.).

My son is an AlB student. His teachers think he is doing great but he has the capability to be an A student.

Please send me more details on how to encourage better grades, more self-discipline and a desire for excellence. - Utah You present a remarkable description of family discipline and family interaction. This is hardly the picture of a child in difficulty.

At a time when so much is written about the lack of parent involvement with children, I find your problem' the opposite. Your son is growing up. He probably needs less of Mom's concern, not more.

Years ago a wise father and writer, Eugene S. Geissler, wrote an essay, "Age of 12," a meditation on the scene when Jesus is lost in t·he temple ~nd explains that he must be about his Father's business.

Jesuswas.giving notice, Geissler says, that life would never be. quite the same. At the same time he re~urned ~o his family home and remained there f~r many years.

All children at a'ge 12 begin"a new relationship with family and world. They begin the awesome task : offinding their place in the. world.

The task requires the'loving guidance of parents, but it is a task only the maturing child can do... . Respect .your.chi1d:s .gr.owth toward adolescence.

• Allow him to exercise more responsibility. Allo~ him h)· fail at respon~ibility, to forget"to mess up. · Children learn maturity and responsibility by · being, given the opportunity to practice them. You must not deny him responsibility until, in your view. he is perfe~t, for that day will never come.

How to do this? Since you have used a very structured approach, gradual change is preferable. Perhaps you can continue the binder. but check it once a week.

For homework, set a time limit. At the end, ofthe time, if your child has not completed his homework he goes to school with 'incomplete homework next day.

Unused to the change, he might well show less responsibility at first. He will need time to learn to

With Dr. James & Mary Kenny 'take responsibility on his own. Growing children do not follow Ii straight line from immaturity to maturity, lack of responsibility to responsibility.

Your goal is not to creat.e an A student this week but to help him make himself into a mature, responsible loving adult for a lifetime.

Keep this long-term goal in mind, and continUi~ to enjoy the many good things about your son.

Reader questions on family living or child car,~ to be answered in print are invited. Address questions: The Kennys; St. Joseph's College; 219 W. Harri:.on St. Suite 4, Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.

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prayer~ Box For Protection Abnighty Father, strong is your justice and great. is yoUr mercy.

Protect us in the burdens and challenges of life. 'Shield our min~:s from the' distortion of pride antl enfold. our· desire with the beaut:r of truth. Help us to become marie aware 9fyour loving design sQ th@t we may more willingly give o-qr lives in service to all. We ask this through Christ our ·Lord. Amen.

Intercommunion ' Q. Please clarify something for us about receiving Communion in Orthodox churches.

It was my understanding that when Pope Paul VI met with the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople, in the 1970s I think, they both lifted the mutual excommunications of their respective churches; this permitted intercommunion between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches, and interchangeable attendance at Sunday liturgies.

We recently visited a major Greek Orthodox church with a religious education study group and were told that, though the excommunications were lifted, intercommunion was not allowed by their church.

Is intercommunion now legal, and if it is does it apply to all branches of the Orthodox churches?

(Missouri) A. First, let's be clear that the following paragraphs refer to those Eastern churches which are not in union with the Church of Rome. Many Eastern churches are in communion, and the limitations on sharing of the sacraments described here of course do not apply to them.

Our Roman Catholic Church acknowledges a special closeness to the Eastern churches not in full communion with us, both in matters of faith and in possession of true sacraments, above all the priesthood and the Eucharist.

This is the ground which allows and in some circumstances even encourages us to share liturgical worship and the sacraments with them, including the Eucharist.

From our side, whenever a genuine need or spiritual advantage suggests, a Catholic who for some reason cannot approach a Roman Catholic minister for the sacraments of penance, Eucharist or anointing of the sick may ask to receive these sacraments from a minister of an Eastern church.

Similarly, Catholic ministers may administer these sacraments to members of the Eastern churches who ask for them of their own free will and are properly disposed spiritually.

However, the regulations of the Eastern churches themselves are generally much more restrictive.

Some practices which our Latin Church approves for exchange of the sacraments, other churches absolutely forbid.

This could explain, at least partly, what your

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For a long time Bud stuck with traditional grasscutting styles: diagonals, hexagons, pentagons, woebegones, Etch-a-Sketch lawns. Then he struck out for new fields, in a manner of speaking. His latest attempt is termed "aggressive agrishapes."

Near as 1 can tell, this means he drives his lawn mower in meandering lanes until he hits an immovable object - like his house, a tree or his new-wave bird feeder (title: "Perplexed Cement").

Then he plans his next pass.

Crouching into a quasi squat, he gazes through the handlebars of his lawn mower like Chi Chi Rodriguez sighting a putt.

"Hey, Bud," 1 called to him last Saturday, "you been sniffing the fertilizer spray bottle again?"

"Funny, Morris," he snorted, one eye squeezed shut while he concentrated on his John Deere "sextant."

"A man whose lawn - sorry, yard -looks like it has a terminal cowlick should not make fun of a landscape artist."

"You still collecting baseball cards of major league groundskeepers?" 1 asked.

"Funny," he said. "Speaking of funny, are you planning to torture your dandelions soon? Or are you going to wait until you need to rent a hay baler again? Where are the lawn police when you need them?" ''I'm thinking of putting in a bid on the artificial turf from the Kingdome infield if they sell it," 1 replied.

Holding the small of his back, he grunted into standing position. "Well, if anyone can get it to grow weeds, you can."

"Seriously, Bud," 1said, "have you ever had one of those psychological tests done where they can find out if you're too attached to your grass and maybe one of these days you might snap and become a danger to society because you develop root rot or something?"

"We artisans are never truly appreciated in our own times," he intoned.

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such matters insist repeatedly that consideration must always be given to the discipline of these other churches, as it pertains both to their own faithful and to members of other churches.

You acted properly, therefore, in asking about their discipline before acting on your own.

Your experience is a good lesson for all of us when we consider exchanging sacraments with people of other faiths.

Eastern churches are notthe only ones who have their own rules. Certain Protestant churches (some Lutherans, for example) have quite strict requirements before people of other denominations are invited to share Communion.

While we obviously need to respect the guidelines of our own church in these matters, courtesy of charity demand that we also respect another church's rules. Even when our policies would permit it, we should refrain from receiving Communion if that church restricts the sacrament to its own members to the exclusion of others.

The above policies of the Roman Catholic Church are found in the Directory on Ecumenism for the Latin Church, of March 1993; the Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism; and Canon 844 of the Code of Canon law.

A free brochure outlining basic Catholic prayers, beliefs and practices is available by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Father John Diet~en, Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701.

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nother priest engaged in special ministry is Father Kevin Harrington, pastor of St. Joseph's Parish in Attleboro and director of the Apostolate to Hispanics in the Attleboro area. He describes Angel Reyes as the corazon y alma, heart and soul, of the apostolate there. Angel, a native of Puerto Rico, has been ANGEL REYES active in the ministry for more than 15 years. The Hispanic population in the Attleboro area numbers nearly 2000 persons and Mass has been provided for them in Spanish for 20 years. Angel has helped to prepare many folks for the reception of the sacraments. He noted that funds provided for the apostolate by the Appeal provided a religious sister, one of the Guadalupana Sisters. "That's a big help, you know," he said. "The Sister can teach us how to work with the community, with the sick people. That's very important."

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DIANE ORRIS Over time, the deacons and volunteers have devised the "Residents Encountering Christ" approach, or the "REC program." Diane Orris, a Hyannis resident, spoke of the powerful impact this experience had in her life. "If it wasn't for the REC program," she said, "I think I would probably either be back in jail. ..or I'd be dead. The REC program brought spiritualilty into my life, and without it, I would not have been able to change my life, my thoughts, my way of living." The story has a wonderful outcome: Diane is no longer engaged in criminal activity and no longer swept along the painful current of addictive disease. She is a responsible, articulate witness to the value of this program, a young woman returned to society whole and contributing in a positive way to the community and the Church.

he Diocesan Youth Ministry offers opportunities for enrichment to several thousand young people in southeastern Massachusetts. One of them is Nathan Cesarz, a senior at Bishop Feehan high School, Attleboro, and an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Seekonk. Nathan is a member of the Youth Advisory Board and has participated in NATHAN CESARZ planning the annual Youth Convention which has attracted thousands of teens over the years. He values Youth Ministry efforts very much. "I think that youth ministry helps us in our own communities," he said. "It provides a sense of Christian faith and leadership which young people take and then build upon."

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Winthrop recalled, "I felt kind of relieved that the Church was with me on this, you know. Mom and I had been together for forty-nine years. That's when Sister Agnew came into the picture. There's a strength that we need when your loved one is dying, and Sister provided that strength to my mind. I'll be forever grateful that she was there when we needed her. Both of us. It's not only for the dying, it's for the living also." Since the death of his wife, Mr. Davis has continued to draw support from Sister Shirley, who has been journeying with him during his bereavement. The Ministry to the Sick is funded entirely through Catholic Charities Appeal donations.

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Priests Council d. Liturgical e. Permanent Diaconate f. Campus Ministry g. Communications h. Youth Ministry, Scout i. Development Disabilities j. Office for Religious k. Pro-life Activities I. Office of AIDS Ministry m. Misc. (Vocations, Ecumenics, etc.)

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FOLLOWING Liturgy of Thanksgiving, from left, Sister Catherine Walsh, prioress of the Dominicans of Hope, Bishop O'Malley, Sister Gertrude and Sister Mary Noel Blute, RSM, diocesan Representative for Religious, meet in Dominican Academy chapel. (Studio D photo)

Liturgy of Thanks at Creativity Center St. Nicholas that she had painted for the annual Christmas display at LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro, one of many such Christmas projects she has undertaken for the shrine.

A high point in Sister Gertrude's woodcarving career came when she carved Bishop O'Malley's intricate coat of arms, now hanging in St. Mary's Cathedral. A rush job, she completed and painted it only hours before the bishop's installation Aug. II, 1992; in fact,' when it was hung above the cathedral's high altar, the paint was not fulIy dry.

Another special project, completed in 1979, was a wooden relief map of the Fall River diocese, including photographs of all its churches, a gift from Sister Gertrude's community, then the Dominicans of St. Catherine of Siena and now the Dominicans of Hope, to former Bishop Daniel A. Cronin.

Teacher, artist, plumber, carpenter, electrician, woodcarver: Sister Gertrude can do it all. It is no wonder th.at FalI River Herald News columnist John McAvoy, who has known her for over 30 years, has dubbed her "Sister Mary Electric Wires." He explains that the first day he met her she was atop a ladder installing a sound system between three buildings in her community's Park Street complex, having purchased the system for $16 from a government surplus center.

At last Sunday's Mass, Sister Catherine Walsh, prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, thanked Sister Gertrude for her outreach to the Fall River community and for her unselfish sharing of her talel1lts with her students.

And where was Sister Gertrude during most of the Mass? Standing at the back of the chapel, making sure, as she has for decades, IN THIS 1992 photo, Sister Gertrude works on her that all was well with her students woodcarving of Bishop O'Malley's coat of arms. (Hickey and her felIow community'memphoto) bers.

Continued from Page Two teaching religion, French, sociology, history and art at Dominican Academy for 17 years, and art at Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, for another 10. She has also found time to make outdoor signs for many diocesan buildings, among them St. Patrick's

Church and thf: Diocesan Office of Education, both in Fall River.

Over the Yf:ars, she' has also taken scores of photographs for the Anchor, induding those for its outstanding 1995 Christmas feature, for which she provided pictures of a series of 4 by 8 feet plywood panels depicting the story of

"Face to Face: Facing Breast Cancer Together," a regionally acclaimed photographic exhibit which conveys the human side of breast cancer will be on display at Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River, through Sunday, April 28. The exhibit, prepared by the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, displays photographs of women who are either living with breast cancer or have died from the condition placing a face on the statistic that one out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

"The Face to Face display is a tribute to the strength and courage of women and their families who have battled to overcome breast cancer. It brings remembrance and determination to the thousands of people whose lives have been touched by this cancer," said Susan O'Brien, director of Oncology Services at Saint Anne's.

The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is a statewide alliance of individuals committed to decreasing the incidence of breast cancer. For its part, Saint Anne's Hospital is dedicated to education on this area and to increasing public awareness of breast cancer through exhibits such as Face to Face and organization of support groups.

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The Circle will provide vital financial support for the direct care needs of cancer patients at the Hudner Oncology Center and in the Greater Fall River community. Members will be kept updated on Oncology Center developments, will receive a membership pin or certificate and will have the satisfaction of knowing that their donations will aid cancer patients at a time of crisis in their lives.

More information on the photo exhibit is available from Ms. O'Brien at (508) 674-5600 ext. 2346; on the Circle of Help, from the Development Office ofSaint Anne's Hospital at (508) 674-5600, ext. 2449. Those wishing to attend the reception may call Donna Mangels, (508) 674-5600, ext.

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Priest helps ho'meboys work it out SAN MARTIN, EI Salvador (CNS) - Despite their youth, The Little One, 15, and The Cry Baby, 19, are hardened street fighters and local leaders of the two most feared gangs in EI Salvador.

As in the rest of the country, the rival gangs they lead - known as "Mara Salvatrucha" and "Mara 18" - fight regular and frequent battles over their territories, sowing terror in the local population.

Just days after the government rushed through new anti-crime h~gislation, The Little One and The Cry Baby decided to call it quits.

"Too many homeboys have been killed; it's not worth the trouble," said The Cry Baby, 'the lanky, dark-haired leader of "Mara Salvatrucha."

"We weren't getting anywhere; killing each other didn't amount to anything," added The Little One~ the skinny leader of "Mara 18."

The driving force behind the truce is Father Andres Alvarenga, parish priest of San Martin, a town of 55,000 situated 10 miles northeast of the capital.

Along with a group of lay missionaries, Father Alvarenga spent

hatred between the gangs .... Somemore than a year trying to get close to members of the different gangs thing reached into their hearts; operating in San Martin. He said, God gave them strength."

Much of the lawlessness in EI the majority of members had drifted into the gangs because of broken Salvador has been blamed on the gangs that have taken hold since homes.

Although the priest lived close the end of the civil war in 1992. to the fighting during EI SalvaSociologist lren~ Romero, who has studied the phenomenon, said dor's civil war, he said he felt "extremely nervous" the first time the majority of gang members are he brought rival gangs face to face youngsters from families split as a result of the l2-year war. in his small parish hail.

She said many of them grew up "They sat eyeing each other up, each side armed ... ready to fight," in exile in the United States, where more than I million Salvadorans he said.

To break the ice, Father Alva- . fled during the fighting. Without renga asked who had been bap- strong cultural roots and with a tized. Each one put up a hand, he feeling of not belonging, they said. That gave him "the opening formed gangs to defend themselves.

"Salvatrucha" and "18" were to talk a bout Christ, loving one another, and so on," he said, founded in Los Angeles beforesmiling. , being"imported" back to.the streets During Holy Week, the two of EI Salvador, she said. Local sides met again under the auspices imitations sprang up and quickly of Father Alvarenga, who told recruited among an increasingly them about the teachings of Christ. disillusioned youth, she added.

A week later, the two young leadSalvadoran officials estimate ers signed' a pact in the name of that more than 260 different gangs their 120 followers, bringing a fra- with some 13,000 members opergile peace to the neighborhoods ate across the country. they consider "territory~" "It was a true miracle," said Father Alvarenga. "There is such

, Fathe'r' Alvarenga olame'd 'the' lack of jobs and good education for the surge in gang membership.

Gang members "are merely the product of a r~ined society," he said. "I tell them that they're not bad, that society has made them bad."

Many people would not agree.

They see gang members as incorrigible delinquents.

"We recommend our students stay away from them," said Sara Escobar, a school teacher in San Martin who has had to run for cover on occasions when gunfights erupted between rival gangs.

In March, responding to what it has interpreted as a public clamor for tighter measures against street cri,me, the government rushed through Congress emergency legislation giving wider powers to judges and police.

One plan calls for a. law that would allow police to arrest any suspected gang member, even ifhe or she has not committed any offense.

Juan Duch, a congressman for the governing party, said other measures should be taken to combat the increase in gangs, but he defended the new law.

' "He'whc)commits a crime will receive his due punishment ... Iawabiding citizens don't have anything to worry about," he :;aid.

Human rights groups have criticized the new measures for violating constitutional guarant,ees and for _treating minors on the same terms as adult criminals.

Even before the law was in effect, The Little One and The C1'y Baby said they were harassed constantly by police. Local officers told them the police "haven't signed any peace pact" with the gangs.

Father Alvarenga said he believes the youngsters should be given a chance to adjust.

- "They have lost their !:ense of valuing life ... we must give that back to them," he said .

Ms. Romero, too, said she believes rehabilitation programs are a better solution than stiffer penal-. ties and that sending gang members ,to jail only makes things worse.

For now, the youngstt:rs who signed a truce in San Martin are looking forward to the vo,:ational training promised by Father Alvarenga, with the help of the local mayor.

"The majority of us re:ally do want to learn somethin:g new," said The Cry Baby.

Church destroyed in Good Friday fire RAPID CITY, S.D. (CNS) The historic Holy Rosary Church on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota burned to the ground on Good Friday.

Jesuit Father William McKenney, director of Holy Rosary Mission and president of the Red Cloud Indian School, said it appeared the April 5 fire started in the daily Mass chapel to the left of the main altar and was not of suspicious origin.

When fire alarms sounded at 5:30 a.m., Pine Ridge volunteer firefighters responded within' 15 minutes and soon were joined by volunteers from three nearby communities.

To save the 1887 mission building, the church was bulldozed shortly after noon. Since it was reduced to rubble, finding the pre,. cise cause of the fire will be extremely difficult.

"The firefighters all did a terrific, job," Father McKenney told the West River Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of Rapid City.

"They put heart and soul into trying to save the church."

Red Cloud Indian School originally was named Drexel Mission because it was built in 1887-88 with money from Blessed Katharine Drexel. In 1898, the new Holy Rosary Church was built by Jesuit brothers using local materials.

The mission's name was changed to Holy Rosary Mission then, and became Red Cloud Indian School in the 1970s.

"The loss was priceless," Father McKenney said. "The craftsmanship in the hand-carved main and side altars is irreplaceable."

The building included 28 imported stained-glass windows, for

which area families paid $110 each; a steep sum in 1898. Jesuit Father David Smith, superior of the Holy Rosary Jesuit Co.mmunity, said church records show the price of the windows, but no one knows how local families !T!anaged toafford them.

Although' not b,urned, parts of the main mission building were heavily damaged by smoke. The convent had to be evacuated, and its former occupants, three religious and one laywoman, are living in a trailer on church property.

Rooms used for the Montessori preschool also will require cleaning. The 40-student class has moved temporarily to Red Cloud Grade School.

According to Father McKenney, the fire was hard on the children.

Notre Dame Sister Kathy Madden, the Montessori teacher, held a student prayer service and tour of the smoke-damaged facility April 9.

"One little girl ... would not even look at the church," said Father McKenney.

- A third part of the building, the Heritage Center run by Jesuit Brother C.M. Simon: also had to be closed because of smoke damage.

The center housed hundreds of Indian paintings and other artifacts. Brother Simon and Jesuit Fathers Peter Klink and Kevin Schneider removed some paintings to minimize smoke damage, but they were not able to save everything. They are waiting for art experts to assess what can be salvaged.

The Jesuit residence, housing seven - priests, five brothers and two novices, sustained little damage. A new worship schedule for the mission's 60 active families was set up, with Sunday Masses in Eban Hall and daily Masses in the Jesuit chapel.

Contributions to a restoration fund may be sent to: Holy Rosary Church Fund, c/o Red Cloud School, Pine. Ridge, SD 57770- 0001.

SALVADORAN CHILDREN make the signs ofthe "Mara 18" youth gang. One priest in , San Martin is h.elping to quell the terror that rival youth gangs have spread throughout EI Salvador. (eNS/ Reuters photo)

Marathon experience gives homily ideas BURLINGTON, Vt. (CNS)Father John J. McDermott came , home from rul)ning the 1996 Boston Marathon with a few sermon ideas.

"There are lessons I will be able to extract for use in future homilies," said the associate pastor of St. Mark parish in Burlington.

"We all 'go through marathons with regard to our spiritual lives, and with God's guidance we can overcome what seems like the Heartbreak Hill," he added, referring to the hill that marks the 20mile point in the Boston race.

Father McDermott was among almost 39,000 registered runners participating in the 26-mile race Apri1.l5. "It was a day when it did not seem like there were any problems in Boston," he told The Vermont Catholic Tribune, newspaper of the Burlington Diocese.

Completing the marathon was not only the realization of a dream for the priest, but a salute to the marathon'slOO-year history. . The winner of the inaugural running of the Boston Marathon

in i897 ~as a John McDermott "Children in the religious eduhailing from New York City, and cation classes presented me with Father McDermott figured it would 'good luck' cards before II left for "be neat to have another McDer- Boston," he said. "It wa!: nice to mott in the 100th running." know while I was running that the "Even back when running wasn't parishioners at home wen: pulling popular, the Boston Marathon was for me." always the big event people came Although Father McDermott is out to support on Patriot's Day." not sure he will compete in another said the priest. who grew up in marathon. he says that participatnearby Hudson, Mass. Patriot's ing in the 100th running ill Boston Day is a Massachusetts state was "a truly great experience that holiday. will remain unmatched."

"I guess it's always been one of "The laughter, camaraderie, felmy'goals to sometime run myself," lowship and friendship of people he added. , from all over the world was amazThis year the world's oldest mara- ing," he said. "Everybody there thon had four times the usual was a runner; what you do and 8,000-9,000 participants, with ap- what you are" outside the maraproximately 1.5 million fans lining thon "doesn't really matter orcome the streets in support. up," he added.

"Everybody lined up along the However, the experienc,e did not. marathon route was screaming for pass without sincere reflection from every person who ran," Father Father McDermott.

McDermott said. "The crowd was 'Tsaid a prayer before and I said necessary after Heartbreak Hill .... a few as I finished," he said, "but I I think that's what helped me get thank God for the ability 10 finish, across" the finish line, he added. the health to participate and the The Vermont priest also had his strength to keep going throughout th-e race." supporters back home.

NCCW brochure on violence in third printing

RICHARD UAUTISTA, 13, victim of a Los Angeles freeway shooting, is a recipient of the American Cardinals' Encouragement Award, which honqrs examplars of Gospel values. (CNS/ Los Angeles Tidings photo)

Father Hehir to speak Continued from Page One degree in education from Bridgewater State College and has taught from grammar school to college levels in the New Bedford school system and at military bases overseas. She has a'iso been director of the New Bedford Regional Job Center, a realtor and a management consultant.

Sister Donovan holds master's and doctoral degrees from Boston College and did postgraduate studies at Oxford University and L'Ecole Etudes Politiques. An associate professor of history as well as campus minister at Stonehill College, she previously taught at Boston College and the University of Lowell and was dean of students at Regis College. She has served on the Interracial Council of the Boston archdiocese and the Ecumenical Commission of' the Fall River diocese. She is a member of the national executive board of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.

Ms. Robidoux, a certified public accountant, has an office in Woonsocket and is also associate

professor of al~counting at Salve Regina University, both in Rhode Island. She holds a bachelor's degree from the College of St. Elizabeth in New Jersey and masters' degrees in administration and taxation from Bryant College in Rhode Island.

Ms. Grace, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, taught music in SQmerset schools from 1973 to 1980 a nd has served at the Fall River cathedral since 1985. Prior to that she was organist and choir director at Sacred Heart Church, Fall River, and St. John of God parish, Somerset.

Mass, Awards The DCCW parley will conclude with a Mass at which Bishop Sean O'Malley will be principal celebrant and priests. of the diocese will be concelebrants. In the context ofthe liturgy, the Our Lady of Good Counsel Award will be presented to an outstanding member from each of the five council districts: Taunton, Attleboro, Cape and Islands, New Bedford and Fall River.

US Catholic Nurses to meet April 26-28 in Prov'idence Providence Bishop Louis E. Gelineau will welcome Catholic Nurses from throughout the United States to a national conference of Catholic Nurses USA, to be held April 26 to 28 at the Marriott Hotel, Providence, RI. The meeting's theme will be "Made in the Image and Likeness of God: Our Patients and Ourselves."

Rev. Mark R. Hession, parochial vicar at St. Joan of Arc parish, Orleans, and a member of the board of ethics of St. Anne's Hos-

pital, Fall River, will speak at the morning session on April 2'7 on spirituality as derived from the Old Testament Book of Genesis.

A Saturday afternoon session designed for student nurses but open to all attending the convention will be pn:sented by Marylee Meehan, RN, MA, who will have as her topic "Spiritual Values and Nursing's Ethical Dilemmas." The session will include a $500 scholarship drawing for student nurses present.

WASHINGTON (CNS) - A brochure from the National Council of Catholic Women that gives women options when confronted with domestic violence has gone into its third printing.

Called "Women Healing the Wounds: NCCW Responds to Domestic Violence Against Women," the brochure debuted in October at the NCCW convention in San Francisco. It proved so popular that the first two printings of 10,000 each quickly sold out.

Money is the only thing keeping the NCCW from printing even more copies, said NCCW second vice president Kathryn Bonner. who headed the committee that prepared the brochure.

The pamphlet is one of three NCCW responses to domestic violence, all of which started last year.

Thousands of place mats focusing on domestic violence have been printed for use at luncheons held

by NCCW diocesan affiliates. The' place mats include graphics and statistics on domestic violence to keep the issue at the forefront.

Also debuting in San Francisco was the NCCW's "Clothesline Project." T-shirts were hung up on a clothesline in a convention hall.

Drawn on the T-shirts were messages of hope for domestic violence victims.

"I myself made a T-shirt in San Francisco and put on it the names of two women I'm dealing with," said NCCW president 'Joan McGrath, a pastoral minister in Minnesota who counsels domestic abuse victims.

Abuse victims reading the brochure also have a list of things they can do to prevent being victimized further. and a list of things to take with them when they are ready to leave the abuser. .

The brochure also has a blank space for "local resources." NCCW affiliates can fill in the names. addresses, and phone numbers of Qrganizations that help abuse victims, such as the new toll-free nationwide domestic violence hot line: (800) 799-7233, and (800) 787-3224 for tDD users.

"It's a sad message that the need is so strong," said Mrs. Bonner. who chaired the NCCW's Women's Concerns Committee last year when the proposal to respond to domestic violence was made.

Mrs. Bonner was part of the Governor's Task Force Against Domestic Violence in Florida.

From her service on the task force. she looked for ways to apply the knowledge gained on the subject to an NCCW project.

Since the brochure's publication,

Mrs. Bonner said, she has received such comments as '" didn't realize the problem was so large"; "It was in my family and I didn't realize it or I didn't want to admit it"; "It's helped me identify what the problem really is."

The brochures are sent only in bulk with the expectation that they will be distributed to places where abused women can find them: libraries, doctors' offices, church vestibules - and the women's restroom at church.

"That's the only place she can go into without the man going in with her." Mrs. Bonner said.

Contributions to fund further printings of "Women Healing the Wounds" can be sentto the NCCW, '1275 K St. NW, Suite975, Washington, DC 20005. Checks should be made out to the NCCW, with "Domestic Violence Program" on the memo line. Copies of the brochure are available in packets of 100 for$10 plus postage by writing to the same address.

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BISHOP CONNOLLY High School faculty members Anthony S. Nunes, principal, and Brother Richard Lunny, CFX, academic vice-principal, were among. members of the education community that represented the diocese at the NCEA convention held in Philadelphia April 9-12.

Connolly faculty members attend national education convention Anthony S. Nunes, principal and Brother Richard Lunny, CFX, academic vice-principal of Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, attended. the 93rd Annual Convention and Exposition of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Philadelphia, April 9-12.

National television news correspondent Cokie Roberts and former U.S. Surgeon general Antonia Novello were among the keynote speakers.

"It was evident thatCa1.holic schools are alive'and well throughout the country. The convention provides a wonderful opportunity for all those involved in education of our youth to be renewed and affirmed in their mission as Catholic school teachers," M r. Nunes said when asked about the convention.

NCEA is the. largest private, professional cd ucation association . in the world. Founded in 1904, the association's membership represents more than 200,000 educators serving 7.6 million students in Catholic education at all levels.

Bishop Connolly High School is a member of NCEA. Anne G. Short, ajuniorat Bishop Connolly High School, will receive the Xerox Award in the Humanitities/ Social Sciences, presented by Xerox Corporation.

Xerox Award winners are selected on the basis of scholarship on the humanities or social sciences, leadership, and community service.

Anne will recieve her Xerox Award on May22. 1996duringthe year-end awards ceremony at Bishop Connolly High School. Anne also will be eligible for a special Xerox Scholarship at the University of Rochester located in Rochester, NY.

Anne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Short of Portsmouth, RI. Pamela Lynn Costa and John J. Conforti haye been named Teenagers of the Month for March at Bishop Connolly High School.

Pam has been active in the Drama Society (9-12), Law Team (10 & II), Amnesty International (II & 12)~ Chorus (10), Winter/ Spring Track (9),. Tennis (10), National Honor Society( II & 12), Spanish National Honor Society (10, II & 12), and has logged 300 hours of volunteer work at St. Anne's Hospital. Scholastically, she ranks in the top 10% of her class and currently taking 3 AP courses.

Upon graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in medicine. Pam is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Costa ofS.wansea.

John has been involved in Winter Track (9,10, II), Spring Track (II), Cross. Country (9,10, II), Baseball (9), National HonorSociety (II & 12), and French National Honor Society (10, II, 12). He ranks in the, top 20% of his class and was a Commended Student of the National Merit Scholarship Program. H is future plans are still undecided. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John J ..Conforti of Fall River.

A spiritual trip

WORCESTER, Mass. (CNS) - It was a spiritual experience, a humbling experience, one that astronaut Albert Sacco Jr. said changed him forever. Sacco, who heads the department of chemical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, said he had those feelings wilen he looked out of the space shuttle Columbia at the cosmos and at the Earth. He and six other astonauts spent 16 days The Xerox Award in the H uman- in space in October and November ities/ Social Sciences recognizes the on what has been called the most academic achievements of out- successful mission of a manned standing students and seeks to space science laboratory. "It was emphasize the importance of a just so awesome," he told the Cathobroad educational background in . lic Free Press, newspaper of the preparing students for future caDiocese of Worcester. After seeing reers. The awards program recogthe vastness of space, it would be nizes students at high schools in all difficult not to believe in a greater 50 states. . force in the universe, he added ..

STUDENTS AT Holy Family-Holy Name School, New Bedford, enjoy the company of their neighbors at the Savoy Nursing Home (t.op photo) through song, prayer, and quiet chats.

Third, fourth and fifth graders on the school's "Brainquest" team are preparing for their match against the students f~om the Dubuque School, Fall River, on May 4. L~st year the HJFHN team won the local-challenge and progressed to the regional finals in Boston.

.Co.yle Cassidy lists outstanding Senior basketball captain Derek Chaves of Assonet has been selected to the second team state AlIAcademic team for his outstanding play on the basketball court and his outstanding work in the classroom at Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton.

Chaves. was .the 'captain of 'the varsity team that qualified for the MIAA Division III tournament.

He scored 305 points in 21 g~mes and broke the school record for the number of three-point field goals (44).

"Derek is just a great kid to coach," said Warrior. head coach M ike Correia, who nominated Chaves. "His academic work carried over to the basketball court and is a model to all of our younger players."

The award was presented to Chaves by the Massachusetts Ba'sketball Coaches Association in ceremonies held at Merrimack College.

Chaves will be attending Bryant College in Rhode Island to study accounting.

In addition to Chaves' performance, Coyle and Cassidy High School is aiso celebrating the selection of 10 student-athletes on winter Eastern Athletic Conference all-star teams. .

The team with the most number of all-stars is the conference champion varsity hockey team. The five hockey players receiving league honors' include: Chad Morin of

scholar~'athletes

Taunton, Mike Parker of Assonet, ketball. Girls b/lsketball coaches Bill Consalvo of Taunton, Adam chose sophomore Marybet~1 HoILevesque of Middleboro, and Dom limd of Norton of their team.

Viola of Avon. . . In track, sprinters Kim Nwosu Seniors Eric Ferris of Taunton of Bridgewater and Christine Insko and Chav'es were selected to the of Brockton raced their way to allEAC all-star team for boys bas- star 路selections.

DEREK CHA ~ES, senior ba.ske.tball captain at Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunto.n,.sets路up for hfs'shot that will add to a record-breaking performance this year..

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THE ANC·Ho"R:"· O'iocese of FaIl'River--Fri., April 26, 1996

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Our ROCK anti Role The Power of Words

By Charlie Martin

NOBODY KNOWS I pl'etended I'm glad you went away These four walls Closln' more every day And I'm dying Inside And nobody knows It but me Like a clown I put on a show The pain Is real Even 11 nobody knows And I'm crazy Inside And nobody knows It but me.

Why didn't I say The things I needed to say, How could I let my angel get away?

Now my world Is Just a 'tumblin' down I can say It so clearly But you're nowhere around.

(Rofraln) The nights are lonely The days are so sad And I Just keep thlnkln' about The love that we had And I'm mlssln' you And nobody knows It but me.

I carry a smile When I'm broken in two And I'm nobody Without someone like you I'm tremblln' Inside And nobody knows It but me I lie awake It's a quarter past three I'm screamIn' at night As 111 thought you'd hear me Yeah, my heart Is calling you And nobody knows It but me.

How blue can'l get?

You could ask my heart But like a Jigsaw puzzle It's been torn all apart A million words Couldn't say Just how I feel A million years from now You know I'll Bo lovin' you stili.

(Repeat refrain) Tomorrow morning I'm hmln' the dusty road Gonna find you wherever, Ever you might go I'm gonna unload my heart And hope you come back to me Said when the nights are lonely...

(Repeat Refrain) Wrmen by Tony Rich. Sung by The Tony Rich Project.

Copyright (c) 1995 by Otna Oundsa Muslcl Stiff Shirt Music Inc. (BMI) "NOBODY KNOWS" is a song that describes what a person is feel·

ing inside. This individual hides his emotions from others: "The pain is

real even if nobody knows, and I'm crazy inside, and nobody knows it but me."

H~ girlfriend has brolcen off their romance. He I:lments this fact by saying: "Why didn't I say the things I needed to say? How could I let my angel get away?"

While the song doesn't specify what needed to be said, it does point to the importance of commu· nicating certain feelings. The follow· ing statements, when appropriate, help a relationship stay healthy and growing: 1. ''I blew it!" This refers to hon· e~t1y admitting mistakes. When )Uur behavior hurts another, don't give excuses. Rather, own up to )Uur responsibility. E.xpress )Uur sorrow, but even more important, tell the other how you will handle similar situations differently in the future.

2. ''What is your need in this situ· ation?" Ask, don't assume what another wants in certain circum· stances. This shows caring and respect. lnquirinl: about what another wants doesn't mean agreeing to his or her request. However, it does assert that another's needs are of equal worth to )Uur own.

3. "How do we settle this con· flict?" Using the. word "conflict" makes )UU admit that you and an· other person are not in harmony, Speaking this truth frees both of )Uu from trying to smooth over a problem with :Il false sense of peace.

Relationships are helped by facing reality, even when painful, and then working toward creative solutions.

4. "What I really like about you is _..._-." Taking a relationship for granted diminishes the shared connection of love. One way to avoid such an erosion of affection is to be expressive about what )UU like and enjoy about your dating partner.

Problems in relationships are inevitable, but they don't have to rob us of what we find positive in each other.

Obviously, these statements are not all that needs to be said. Neither do these words apply only to romances. For example, they can do wonders for enhancing the connection between teens and their par· ents.

So whatever the relationships in )Uur life, be sure to nurture them through the power of words.

Your comments are always welcome, Please address: Charlie Martin, RR 3, Box 182, Rockport, IN 47635,

Information night at Stonehill Stonehill College, North Easton, will hold an information night on April 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall on campus.

New students registering during the information night for the Summer Session I or II courses will receive a $50 grant toward the tuition of each 3-credit course.

Among the many courses being offered this summer are: Introd uction to Computers for Business, Literary Traditions I, Organizational Behavior and Introduction to Philosophy, Both new and returning students can take advantage of information night as a convenient way to register for Summer Session courses.

Registering early will avoid the

disappointment of filled classes.

Summer Session I classes begin the week of May 20, and Summer

CY 0 meeti,ng slated Albert "Val" Vaillancourt, the associate director qfthe Fall River Area CYO, announced today that the organizational meeting for the Fall River Area CYO Baseball League will take place Tuesday, April 30, at 8:00 p.m. at the CYO Hall on Anawan St. Any Catholic parish in the Fall River deanery that wishes to sponsor a team is asked to have a representative at this meeting. . League rules will be discussed and practice times will be given.

Session II classes begin the week of July I. Classes will meet two nights per wleek for six weeks.

For course descriptions, registration information, or directions to the campllls, call: (508)230-1470,

Coming of Age FOR YOUTH

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By Amy Welborn Jennifer had a 97 average in Spanish one week before the end of the third marking period. When report cards came out, she had a

71.

Jennifer's teacher shakes her head when telling the story.

"She had a major project to turn in that was worth two test grades.

She just didn't do it. so she got two zeros."

Does Jennifer have an explanation?

She certainly does, and this consistently A-B student offers it without apology or remorse. She even has to repress a grin as she . speaks the word.

"Senioritis, I guess."

Yes, senioritis.

Teachers start hearing about this disease about the second week of school as new seniors settle into their roles.

The usage is only half serious at fi rs t.

"Sorry I'm late to class. Must be senioritis setting in."

However, as the year progresses, the word loses its humorous tone and teachers are hard pressed not to lose their patience.

Perhaps the center for disease control should study this illness.

It's insidious. It's highly contagious, and it affects an entire demographic cohort without discrimination.

The already-poor students get worse, if that's possible, and even the good students are afflicted with symptoms, the primary one of which is a polite, yet vacant stare which experts interpret to mean something like this: "Can you just stop talking and give me my diploma so I can get on with my life?"

Imagine trying to impart knowledge to a collection of 30 such faces on a daily basis from January to May and you might begin to understand why teachers of seniors often weep at graduation ceremonies.

Those aren't tears of grief.

Senioritis manifests itself in a generalized resistance to pursuing heretofore valued goals of academic achievement, knowledge acquisition and skills development.

In other words, the kids get lazy.

"Didn't study?"

Senioritis.

"N 0 homework?"

Senioritis.

"Lost your textbook and don't ha ve plans to replace it before the end of the year?"

Senioritis.

"Sit like lumps during class discussions on any topic, including the desperate teacher's trump card, sex?"

Senioritis in its terminal stages.

"A large number of you are absent on a warm spring Wednesday only to reappear on Thursday with that healthy, tanned glow and sand trailing off your shoes."

Nothing but senioritis.

It's understandable, of course.

Graduation from high school isn't only an educational milestone. It marks a life passage from childhood to adulthood that 18year-olds are anxious to make.

I always tell my seniors that I would be concerned about a student who wasn't anxious to graduate and had not tired of the high school scene.

It's time to go, no doubt about it.

But be careful. Don't totally give in to senioritis, and for heaven's sake don't use it as an excuse to ignore your responsibilities. It's not good life training.

I also remind my seniors when they drag into class whining. "Do we really have to work today?" that time goes much faster if you're busy. If youjust sit around staring at the clock, waiting, those hands drag like molasses.

Keep your mind engaged, and don't stop working. Time will ny, and graduation will be here before you know it.

And we can all- students, parents and teachers - offer a sincere prayer of thanks that one more class has survived that fearsome scourge.

Of course, there's always the class of '97 to look foward to.

Really.

Catholic school teachers mostly female laity PHILADELPHIA (CNS) - A national survey of Catholic school teachers shows the majority of today's educators are lay and female.

According to the survey results released during the annual National Catholic Educational Association convention in Philadelphia, religious orders account for less than one-third of Catholic educators.

Lay teachers make up 66 percent of the teaching force and females account for 79 percent of that.

The number of years of teaching experience varied. Eighteen percent have been teaching more than 30 years; one to five years, 16 percent; and the largest segment, 19 percent, has 16-20 years of teaching experience.

The level of ed ucation and training of Catholic educators exceeds the college level. Nearly half, 46 percent, have completed graduate degrees.

The National Catholic Educators Survey was conducted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and RC/ Braithwaite Communications.

In February, 12,000 questionnaires were mailed to NCEA members and 3,748 forms were returned.

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HIS LAND-BETHANY HOUSE OF PRAYER, LAKEVILLE On May 4, Jacqueline Sittle, R.N., psychotherapist and author, will be conductinga workshQp on "Embracing the Spiritual Journey." There will be healing prayer. Information/ registration: Pat or Norma, tel.

947-4704.

APOSTOLATE FOR THE DISABLED There will be a meeting at S1. Bernard's Church, Assonet, on April 29 at 7 p.m. New members are welcome.

ST. ANTHONY OF THE DESERT, FR There will be a crowning of the outdoor Blessed Mother statue after the II :00 a.m. Mass, followed by exposition ofthe Blessed Sacrament until 6 p.m., on May 5. Holy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. at St. Sharbel Chapel, 300 N. Eastern Ave., Fall River. Exposition also every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to midnight.

CAPE COD WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP There will be a meeting on April 28, I:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the lower church of St. Francis Xavier, South St., Hyannis. The topic will be "Taking Charge." Information: Dorothyann Callahan, tel. (617) 267-5258.

CAPE-ISLANDS CHAPTER OF CATHOLIC NURSES An end-of-the-year Mass will be celebrated May 15 at St. Pius X Church, So. Yarmouth at 6 p.m., followed by a banquet at the Union Station Restaurant, Yarmouth. All Catholic nurses, members and nonmembers, are invited. Information: Lennie, tel. 362-8264.

DIANNE-MARIE HERVEY LaSALETTE SHRINE; ATTLEBORO CORRECTION: In last week's issue, an April 27 workshop at the shrine was misidentified. The correct title is "Meditation: Types and Techniques." Preregistration is requested.' .

On April 26, John Polce will perform at the chapel at 7:30 p.m., part of the Bethany Nights program.

On April 27, Dianne-Marie Hervey will be featured at the Coffee House at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Ms. Hervey is a professional musician from the Boston area, whose goal is to break down the walls between denominations through a ministry of love.

Father Andre Patenaude, M.S., will lead a healing service with Mass at the chapel on May 28 at 2 p.m.

The service will include music, teaching, celebration of Eucharist and the opportunity for persons to be anointed and prayed over individually.

The chapel and cafeteria are handi.capped accessible. Information: tel.

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NORTH EASTON Adoration of the Blessed SacraThe parish will celebrate its 125th ment will take place at St. Mary's anniversary at a Mass ofThanksgiv- Church chapel (rear of the church), ing May 19 with Bishop Sean 14 Park St., N. Attleboro, every O'Malley as principal celebrant. The First Friday immediately following liturgy will be followed by a dinner the 7 a.m. Mass, ending prior to the dance from 6 p.m. to, midnight at 9 a.m. Mass on Saturday. Evening Christo's II, Brockton, with music prayer Friday at 7 p.m. and special

by Moon Dance. Further informa- prayers at 8 a.m. Saturday. Everyone welcome day or night. Idormation is available at the rectory, tel.

238-3232, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tion: Joan Provost, tel. 699-:~740.

Monday through Friday.

FIRST FRIDA Y CLUB, Fit ECHO OF CAPE COD Fall.River First Friday Clu,o memECHO of Cape Cod will hold a bers Will attend Mass at 6 p.m., May "25th" celebration on May 3,7 p.m. 3,. at Sacred He~rt Church, Fall River. Celebra.nt Will be Fatht:r John at Our Lady of Victory Church, .. f Ozug, chaplain of the group. A · C entervIlle.

A receptIOn wIll ollow 'd fA rc hb'IS h op F u It on.

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VI eo 0 In e pans center. n ormation: ' 1 1 b t d t th I 771-4257 WI e presen e a e mee t'Lng f0. lowing the Mass, in the chun:h hall.

Video topic is the Lord's Pral,er. All . CATHEDRAL CAMP, E. FREETOWN, area men invited. Information: Paul On May I, there Will be a work- A Dumais tel. 673-7675. shop entitl~d: "Assisting Ad~lescents TAUNTON COUNCIL' OF to Deal Wlth"Current SOCial ~rob- CATHOLIC WOMEN The Taunton District COll.n·1 f lems - AIDS..The presenter. will be .

CI 0 Dr. Krysten Winter-Green, director, C h r W Diocesan Office of HIV /AIDS Minat 0 I~ omen Will present a pro.

T ,. . . gram, Mary, Woman of Many Istry. he conlere~ce Will deal with Faces" at St. Jac ues Chun:h 249 HIV / AIDS and ItS effect on the . ' q , ' family and the school community. Whlttenton St., Taunto.n, o~ May 2 · b' at 7 p.m.

The program IS a live tabLocal resources an d w ha t IS elng I .h . fM' . ' 1 1 f t fth eau Wit narrations 0 ary:; appadon e In our area WI orm par 0 e .. . h 15 h presentation. Information: tel. 763- ntlO.ns since t e t. century. A pr?8874 cessIOn and crowmng of Mary Will . conclude the event, followed by an OUR LADY OF THE CAPE, ice cream social in the church hall.

BREWSTER All welcome. Information: Adrienne A healing service with Mass will Lemieux, tel. 824-8395. be led by Father Dick Lavoie, M.S. ST. PATRICK, SOMERSET at Our Lady of the Cape, Brewster, The Clover Club choir will sing at on May I at 7:30 p.m. Information: 9 a.m. Mass April 28.

Sue, tel. 432-4934.

SUPPORT GROUP, PAREI~TS NEW BEDFORD ULTREYA OF GA YS/LESBIANS The New Bedford regional ultreya Beginning in May, the group will meet each second Monday of the will take place at St. Joseph Church, month at the Catholic Socil:J SerNew Bedford (rear door, near rectory), on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Wit-· vices office in Hyannis. Previously it ness speaker will be Edward J. met each second Tuesday. For further Romano. information call (508)771-6771.

Diocese promotes prayer for vocations The national vocation scene is replete with evidence that vocation directors in the US are already practicing what Pope John Paul II will preach in his message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 28.

The pope calls for developing a "deep sense ofthe church, a generous openness to the pastoral needs of the people of God, [and] a mutual and honest collaboration between diocesan and religious clergy, in order to support the journey of faith of the men and women who decide to follow Christ."

The scope of these national efforts are an indication of growing awareness that, in the pope's words, "the discovery of one's own vocation, whatever it may be, cannot leave one unaware of the other evangelical choices necessary for the church's identity as instrument and image ofthe Kingdom of God in the world."

"Evangelizing and nurturing parish communities and families are necessary steps for the success of vocation ministers," according to Mrs. Dorothy Foss, executive director of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors. "We need to believe in the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ and to be courageous in recruiting talented spiritual leaders."

The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is a time for each Catholic to pray for vocations, especially that more and more young people will choose to make a difference by followi"ng the call to be a priest, sister, brother, deacon. It is also an opportunity to think of some young people who demonstrl,lte the potential for service and leadership in the Church and ask them to.consider a vocati<)O. There are so many young people who are

active in the Church, responsive to ..he needs of others, and have a desire to share their faith. The responsibility to invite them belongs to the church community.

If you know of someone who should consider a vocatiorl, tell them or send their name to Father Craig Pregana (508-675-1311), Vocation Office, P.O. Box 2577, Fall River, MA 02720.

Groups seekillg family-life lal1vs ROME (CNS) - An as:;ociation of29 Italian family life g,[OUPS has gathered 1.4 million signatures on a petition asking govern ment leaders to pass laws favoring family life.

Measures requested include: promoting child care from the moment of conception, a graduated system of'state subsidies for family units and greater parental voice in education matters.

Petition-drive leaders presl:nted their requests to President Oscar Scalfaro. They also announced plans to p'ush for family life i:;sues during the current campaign for the April 21 parliamentary elections.

The petition drive was supported by the Italian bishops. Italy has 57 million people.

The petition shows that family life groups have matured and realize that they must unite to be effective, said Father Renzo Bonetti, director of the bishops' family. life office, "Either families become protagonists of social policy or they will continue to be the victims," he said.

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