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FALL RIVER - A social ministry conference with workshops that will explore new ways to respond to the Gospel mandate that calls for service to others will be held Oct. 13 and 14 at Stonehill College in Easton.

With a theme of "Call to Holiness: Through Spirituality, Service and Action," the conference is being cosponsored by the Fall River diocese's Catholic Social Services and Youth Ministry, Saint Anne's Hospital, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Attleboro; St. Mary's Cathedral Parish and St. Stanislaus Parish in Fall River and Stonehill College.

The gathering will be held in the Martin Institute for Law and Society at Stonehill College beginning Friday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m., and lasting until 10 p.m.; and on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., will be the principal celebrant at the closing liturgy on the Saturday at 5 p.m., in the Stonehill College Chapel.

Sister Catherine Francis of the Missionary Servants of the Most Trinity, and serving in the Catholic Social Services Office, is coordinator of the conference.

Father Robert Rochon, chaplain at Saint Anne's Hospital, will be the master of ceremonies for the programs that aim at developing an awareness of social ne~ds and concerns and implementing Catholic social teachings. The panels will identify the different models of parish sociaL ministry, teach effective legislative networking and strengthen organizational skills. .

Arlene A. McNamee, executive director of Catholic Social Services for the diocese, will welcome participants on the Friday. Artist-lecturer Robert Surette will host a program "Prayers to Paintings," and Robert McCarty's concluding talk will be on "Called to be Prophets and Poets."

On the Saturday, Dr., Kenneth Branco, Turn to page 16 - Conference

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THE PARISH church in Guaymaca, Honduras, where Father Paul E. Canuel, Institute of the Incarnate Word Father Gustavo Dominguez, Dominican Sister of the Presentation Marie Ceballos, and peacon James Marzelli Jr. and his wife JoAn will minister as part of a five-year mission commitment by the Diocese of Fall River to the Archdiocese of Honduras. (Photo _courtesy of Father Paul E. Canuel)

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Loca/ mis,sionaries will/eave at month's end to serve the poorest of the poor.

By JAMES N.

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FALL RIVER ---.,- At a send-off Mass on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m., in St. Mary's Cathedral, Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., will commission a five-missionary team from the Fall River diocese to minister for the next five years in two, priestless churches in the poorest sections of theArchdiocese of Honduras in Central America.

The team to represent the diocese in.what is acknowledged as .

one of the most indigent countries in the western hemisphere includes Father Paul E. Canuel, diocesan director of the Spanish Apostolate, and Institute of the Incarnate Word Father Gustavo Dominguez also of the Spanish Apostolate who is from St. Killian's Parish, New Bedford; Deacon James Marzelli Jr., and his wife, JoAn, from St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pocasset; and Dominican Sister of the Presentation Marie Ceballos from Dighton.

Father Canuel and Gustavo' will leave for the mission at the end of the month. Deacon Marzelli and his wife will leave in Turn to page 12 - Guaymaca

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Assisi fosters brotherhood By

MIKE GORDON

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ASSISI - The city of Assisi is one . that symbolizes world peace because of the life led by its favorite son, St. Francis, and the order he founded in a small chapel nearby.

It is a city that looks very much the same it did when Francis walked its streets. When the pilgrims from the Fall .

River diocese experienced it during a day trip away fro'm Rome, all were moved by it's rich history and spirituality.

Erin Norman from St. John Neumann Parish, East Freetown, was impressed by . the layout and enjoyed seeing the historical city. "We're here for our faith on this pilgrimage and I felt the Holy Spirit Turn to page three - Assisi

A TOUR GUIDE at the Basilica of S1. Francis in Assisi, speaks to Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., and diocesan pilgrims. (Anchor/Gordon photo)

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PLAINVILLE - Religious of Jesus and Mary Sister Marie Therese Gendreau,. born Irene M. Gendreau, 74, of 92 School Street, Plainville, died last Sunday at the Jesus and Mary Mission Center . here. .

Born in Fall River,she was a daughter of the late Delphis and the late Delia (Delisle) Gendreau. .

She entered the convent in Sillery, Canada, on Aug. 9, 1947, making her profession of vows on .

Aug. 22, in Goffstown, N.H. She spent the early part of her religious life in Goffstown, Fall River, Woonsocket, R.I.; and New York, working as a teacher and health director. ' In 1965 she went to Lebanon where she was a missionary for 34 years before returning to the pnited States to celebrate her 50th jubilee of service in the Order. She was the founder of the first school in Rabweh, Lebanon, which has

grown tq an enrollment 'of 1,400 girls. , Sister Gendreau is survived by a brother, Paul Gendreau, and a sis.ter, Theresa Marchand, both of Fali ' River; nieces and nephews; and members of her religious community: Her funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday in St. Anne's Church, Fall .

River, with burial in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.

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FALL RIVER - Jim' Kalife of Fairhaven has fond memories of his years at Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth and now rates his son's-experience at St. Francis Xavier Elementary School in Acushnet as "very positive."

"The idea of helping other children who could not afford a Catholic school but yet want that kind of education is very appealing to me," he said.

It is for that reason that he and others irom throughout southeastern Massachusetts have been at work in earnest for the past several months soliciting support for the annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner.

The St. Mary's Education Fund provides tuition assistance to needy students at Catholic elementary and middle schools in the diocese. Proceeds from the Fall Dinner, set for Thursday, Oct. 26 at White's of Westport, benefit the fund.

With less than two months to go before this year's dinner, area committees members are reaching out to businesses, community 'and academic leaders and individuals, ,inviting,them t9 make a commitment to helping students in financial need..

John G. Hodgson Jr., chairman for the 2000 Fall Dinner, reports that area committees are well versed on whatthe Fund has made possible over the last five years: over 1,300 students receiving more than $1 million in aid. In the coming year, 456 students are set to receive tuition

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To be sure, asking for money Lambert, William -Lapointe of is n'ot easy for most people. Yet Lapointe Insurance, Sidonia B. several of those serving on area Martins of the Bank of Fall committees explained recently River, Maria C. McCoy of the why they agreed to do it. In short, ' Fall River Five Cents Savings they-said they realize that with- Bank; Attorney John C. O'Neil, out the St. Mary's Education Thomas Pasternak of Walsh Fund and the Fall pinner which Pharmacy and Attorney Richard ' ,.supp.orts it, many young people ' M. Pierce.

In the New .Bedford area, (rom throughout local communittes would not be able to even Chairman W. Taber of Compass consider the option of a Catholic Bank, Kristen T. Carvalho of school education.

Citizens Bank; Fernando Garcia • Fall River area committee of Fall River Ford, Roland member Carole Fiola said her Hebert of SPRED, James Kalife children are fortunate to be able of Fairhaven Lumber, Attorney to go to a Catholic school and that Michael J. McGlone, Cathy sh~ became involved in the Fall Melanson of St. Joseph's School D'i'rmer "to, help other parents who and'Rene Roy of ,the Catholic wan't to provide the same atmo- Memorial.Home. sphere for their children." She In the Taunton area, Chaircredits the late Timothy J. Cot- man Harold 1. Rose of ter, chairman of last year's Fall Rocklan·d.Trust, Edward J. Dinner, for introducing her to the Fowler of E.F. Fowler & Asso.cpncept of the St. Mary's Educa- ciates, Daniel LeBrun of New tion Fund and sparking her In- Hope, Inc.; Attorney Craig J. volvement in it.

Martin; James "Jay" Moran of ": Mernbers of the area corriniit- Crapo-Hathaway Funeral tee include: In the Attleboro area, Homes, Robert Nunes of Mello Chairman George Agostini ofBa- Construction, Attorney Jeanne con Construction Co., William H. M. Quinn; Victor P. Santos, Adair of Bristol County Savings ·C.P.A.; Michael J. Tabak of the.

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Swansea parish 'c'elebrates its patron, blesses shrine SWANSEA - The St. Louis de France Parish family celebrated its patronal feast last Sunday with special blessings of parish shrines the Memorial Tree Prayer Comer, the Children's Prayer Room and Parish Day Chapel, and the newly constructed outdoor Pro-Life Roadside Cross Shrine.

The events are part of an ongoing, five-year preparation by the parish of the 75th anniversary of its people of faith in 2003.

After the celebration ofMass by pastor Father Roger LeDuc, parishioners and friends dedicated the newly-constructed Memorial Tree Prayer Comer within the church.

Then there was the blessing of a chapel for daily, private eucharistic visits. Finally, the members gathered for the dedication of the new outdoor shrine, a memorial to those who died as a result of abortion and euthanasia.

Assisting Father LeDuc were Father Roger McMullen, a retired priest serving in the parish, and Deacon Robert Normandin of the parish.

Along with parish organist Roger Dufour, the Elmwood Brass Ensemble, a five-piece brass music group from East Bridgewater, provided sacred music for the Mass and background music for the ceremonies on the front lawn of the church where the Cross Shrine was blessed. Refreshments followed. .

During the homily, Father LeDuc said that the new in-church facilities are responses to three major gifts received from God: faith, Eucharist, and life/love.

The Memorial Tree Prayer Corner is a specially reserved space with memorial leaf plates engraved with the names of past and current members of the parish family.

"These are the ones who have or presently contribute so much of their time, talent and treasure to sustain the Spirit'S gift of faith passed on to us by our ancestors who founded this parish almost 75 years ago," Father LeDuc said.

"This tree also serves as an oppor-

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ROADSIDE CROSS Shrine honoring Pro-Life on the lawn of St. ~ouis de France Church in Swansea is blessed by pastor, Father Roger D. LeDuc at ceremonies last Sunday as part of the parish's feast day. tunity for us to contribute anew to the upkeep of the parish property where faith is celebrated, lived and taught."

The Children's Prayer Room and Day Chapel were created from the former, traditional "cry room."

Father LeDuc said it was blessed so that it might be recognized as a place where parents might bring their children for a loving introduction to the place of God in children's lives. It is also meant to be a day chapel where proper security can be kept while believers spend quiet time in adoration, thanks, petition and healing before the Blessed Sacrament during the day and evening throughout the week.

"Its availability helps to celebrate Christ's gift of the Eucharist to his people," Father LeDl,lc added.

The outdoor Cross Shrine drew its inspiration from the life of the parish and continues a custom established by King Louis IX of France, who had a deep devotion to the Cross and began the custom of roadside cross-shrines by requesting that the path of his own funeral procession be marked with wayside crosses.

"In imitation of that love, the

parish family also now presents 'to the public this symbol of universal salvation," said Father LeDuc. "The cross is erected as the tree oflife to remain a Pro-Life symbol for the general public," he said. "Its inscription and plaque become a memorial for those whose lives were lost by abortion of euthanasia.

"It is meant to remind us of the gift of life and love we have received from our heavenly Father through his Son, Jesus,'~ Father LeDuc told the assembly.

At the celebration, the pastor announced the official opening of the 50th year of the construction of the church building and the formation of a committee to prepare the celebration of the parish's 75th anniversary.

In preparation for these events the parish has recently opened its own website at www.stlouisdefrance.com.

Those responsible for the construction of the outdoor shrine included: Daniel Dionne, Ray LaChance, Al Dumoulin, Roger Chauvin, Charlie Pelissier, Ross Lopiano, Marcel Dionne, Judy LaChance, Ruth Dionne and Steve Beausoleil.

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here in Assisi," she said.

Upon arrival in the city, set upon the slopes of Mount Subasio and believed to be founded by one of the Italic sects, the Umbrians, the pilgrims were immediately taken by the peaceful streets and calming view of the surrounded countryside that the city offers.

They trekked up streets to the Basilica of St. Francis, which houses the tomb of St. Francis, completed several years after his death. Here they attended Mass celebrated by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley OFM Cap., who traveled with them by bus from Rome to Assisi. The church, built for a pope, but dedicated to St. Francis, was the first Gothic church built in Italy. It's construction, was a joint effort

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themoorin~ Good news for Catholic schools Few people realize that the National Catholic Educational Association is the largest private professional association in the world.

Founded in 1904, the association represents 200,000 Catholic educators serving almost eight million students. After battling some rough times in the 1970s and 1980s, the NCEA has weathered the storm and happily reports that Catholic schools' enrollments are surging throughout the country. There were 5,000 new students added to the rolls this past year and 37 new Catholic schools opened their doors. There is an 'obvious demand for Catholic education as evidenced by climbing enrollment and long waiting lists. This trend is expected to continue throughout the first decade ofthe new millennium. :'The confidence and trust in Catholic schools is tremendous," reflects Dr. Leonard DeFiore, president of the NCEA. Sadly, it is precisely this frame of reference that is lacking in .many areas of governmental public education. The demand for Charter Schools is a reflection of.the widespread insecurity that many parents have in public s~hools,. esp'ecially in the inner cities of the nation. The massive increase in home schooling programs is · another indicator of parental choice.

Catholic educators support this right of parents to choose schools. · In the 1925 Pierce Decision, the, U.S. Supreme Co~rt firmly ad~ heres to the principle that "a child is not the· mere creature of the · state." The basic and fundamental theory of liberty that the court states "excludes any general power of the staty tq standar9ize its children by forcing them to accept instruction from public teachers only." Today, millions of Americans in the public and private sectors are exercising the right to choose schools and millions are being unjustly punished because they make. this choice. .

This freedom however often depends on. parental ability ,to pay tuition to a private school or to live in neighborhoods where the public schools meet the needs of their children. We must remember that the First Amendment does not prohibit aid to parents and families, even those who select religion affiliated schools. After World War II this was seen in the G.!. Bill of~Rights that provided' public funds for education regardless of the individual's choice of college or university. .

Such support should be extended to parents, especially those who are truly poor. The Milwaukee voucher system is a step in the right direction. We should be aware of the fact that the commitment.of Catholic educators to economically disadvantaged children is seen in the fact that almost 50 percent of Catholic schools are located in urban inner city and rural areas serving children from low income families and almost 25 percent of the enrollment is comprised of minority students.

As our political campaign moves into high gear, the NCEA believes that any campaign to improve American schools must include a commitment to educational choice. Choice programs must respect civil rights laws and that includes private and religion affiliated schools. Children have a ri'ght to attend schools that will help them develop their full potential regardless of race, creed or the ability to pay. . To achieve these goals, many obstacles will have to be overcome at the ballot box and in the courts. We should not shy away from these challenges but rather embrace them as a right and just cause which will assure that First Amendment rights are guaranteed to all citizens of the nation. Parents who have the first and inalienable duty and right to educate their children should enjoy true freedom in the choice of schools.

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tues was "holy indifference." the fact that Vatican Council II Practicing it, he neither feared took place; they feel that it not He was remembered as "Good dying nor refused to live. only set the Church back, but Pope John," but when you study The secret to his serenity came adrift. To them, nothing seems to his life he was more than just from surrendering himself to be clearly defined or decisive anygood, he was the best example of God. He believed that this makes more; confusion reigns everythe type of saint the Church could us bold, for it frees us from hold- where, and unity is nowhere to be use today. ing on to life, allowing us to do found.

With this month's beatification. what is right without worrying If Pope John XXIII were alive of Pope John XXIII, we're led to abou.t the consequences. today, he would smile and ask: I:eflect on what he meant to us.

His serenity was also due to a When is anything as clear as we .Angelo Giuseppi Roncalli was prayer he recited nightly before might wish? Why add to the conborn Nov. 25, 1881, near the city retiring: "Lord, I have done all I fusion by bemoaning it? Look for of Bergamo in northern Italy. The can do, now it is up to you. I am the positive side of things. Let's fourth of 13 children of poor going to sleep." get together and talk. No need for sharecroppers, he never forgot his He loved peace, sought it and you to add to the disunity. simple roots.

No doubt some would say that practiced it. This was evident in He attended the Appollinar-is his episcopal motto, "Obedience this kind of attitude is exactly why seminary in Rome, was secretary and Peace." the Church is having difficulties. to the bishop of Bergamo, taught He believed that a caress is As serene as it may sound, it is in' the seminary, served in the better than. a sting, the medicine based on Pope Joh'n XXIII's peasarmy, became a bishop, served as of mercy is a better antidote for ant roots, which he never forgot. a papal diplomat in Bulgaria, Tur- solving problems than weapons His down-to-earth attitude, hukey and France, became arch- of severity. He was critical of mility and desire for peace are bishop of Venice and then - at those who bemoan the evils of the saintly gifts that placed him in the age 77 - became pope. ranks of the clean of heart. modem world.

Everyone expected him to be an Today, our complicated When in a ticklish situation interregnum pope. Little did they with liberals on his right and con- Church and rushed modem times expect that this elderly man would servatives on his left, he practiced would benefit enormously by imicall Vatican Council II and move the wise adage: "a half-tum to the tating the calm spirit of a modem saint who lived by this principle: the Church with his saintliness. right and a half-tum to the left."

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On the merging of parish communities, Summer 2000

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the tabernacle was left open and At the close of Evelyn empty, and Father Luca Waugh's novel "Brideshead Re- Brancolini, the master of cervisited" the one-time mocker of . emonies, blew out the candles religion, Charles Ryder, is vis- alongside it. Perhaps not many iting the chapel of Brideshead, people observed the signifying a stately English mansion on a moment at the side altar when vast estate which has been taken the candles were extinguished, over by the British Army for the but for those who did recognize duration of World War II. An the long-term meaning of that artist by profession and now an instant the sadness was heavy. army officer, Ryder has known Like grievers at a funeral, pathe house intimately from his rishioners wept at the passing of long and painfully complicated their sacred space. associations with the now-scatA week later, I watched the tered Flyte family whose ances- resilient community of St. Louis tral home has suffered a period march into the Cathedral. Bearof neglect. ing their parish banner, their His attention focuses on the parish records, and one of their candle at the tabernacle: "The statues, they came in lengthy chapel showed no ill-effects of procession and sat together as a its long neglect; the art nouveau body. The Cathedral rector, Fapaint was as fresh and as bright ther Edward Healey, welcomed as ever; the art-nouveau lamp them to their new home, and his burned once g r e e tin g s more before were echoed the altar. I in warm and said a prayer, Those who arrived at St. lengthy apan ancient, Mary's doorstep on the plause from new I y first Sunday of August the parishiolearned form came not as orphans but ners of St. of words, and as nurtured children of the Mary's. left, . .." families who had worn In my W a I kin g mind's eye I briskly back down the doorstep of Sf., could see towards the Louis' for 115 years. generations soldiers' enof Sullivans cam p me n t, and Graces in Ryder thinks the procesabout the many generations bur- sion, in the company of in-laws ied on the great estate, and how, and friends and neighbors, as from their tombs, they had seen the traditions of the old parishthe lamp go out in the rough ioners accompanied the current times and had seen it re-lit re- parishioners into their new cently. " ... And there I found home, where a simple red flame it this morning, burning anew affirmed the presence of the among the old stones."

Lord who had watched their I thought of Charles Ryder exodus and their arrival. And I and the sanctuary lamp as I wit- thought that our little band of nessed the solemn closing lit- Graces would not likely have urgy at St. Louis' Parish in Fall been there in the Cathedral, acRiver. The handsome red-brick knowledging that lamp, were it parish was the spiritual home of not for the Graces and Sullivans my paternal forebears for nearly of St. Louis's,. whose faith and the whole length of its lIS-year loyalty had helped to keep the existence. Those Sullivans and lamp burning in their church for Graces had marked the start and more than a century. the end of life, and all the saThose who arrived at St. cred passages in between, at St. Mary's doorstep on the first Louis' Church from the late 19th Sunday of August came not as until the late 20th century. Be- orphans but as nurtured children cause of those family associa- of the families who had worn tions and the coming merger of down the doorstep of St. Louis' the St. Louis community with for 115 years. They came with S1. Mary's Cathedral Parish, their forebears - with the old home to my family now, all five Sullivans and Graces among of us attended the closing Mass them - still influencing the living. And with them came those at St. Louis'.

That solemn liturgy had who had no progeny - the drawn many back to S1. Louis' long-departed priests who had on the last Sunday of July. baptized them, the sisters who Those of us with remote con- had taught them - all marchnections to the parish could ing into the Cathedral on a only sympathize with the im- bright summer Sunday, behind mediate sadness of parishioners a banner proclaiming that this who were saying good-bye to was the parish community of St. the surroundings where they Louis. In that moment, when the had received first Communion, communities merged, the new or had been married, or had union was confirmed by the seen their parents off to eternal lamp burning for all- those who life. had built the churches, those Ryder came to mind because, who had sustained them, those for me at least, the drama of who marched into the Cathedral, closing was encapsulated in a and those who welcomed them. moment after Communion when The flame which had been put

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,The month

for disasters Team (The Anclwr, April 7, 2000, ''We need all the help we can get").

Well, if you haven't made any petitions yet, IT'S TIME. The Red Sox (boldly predicted by Sports Illustrated to win theWorld Series) are currently in a fight for their playoff lives. By now, I had expected us to be leading the American League East by double digits, and we could coast into the playoffs, resting our key players. Instead, all we can do is keep nipping at the heels of the divisionleading Yankees (how I hate saying that year after year!), and exchanging the Wild Card lead with seemingly every other team in the American League.

The team has been consistently inconsistent, save for Blessed P e d r 0 ----------r-~=_-.., Martinez and 'Blessed Nom a r Garciaparra.

I see no signs at all that this version of the Dave Jolivet Red Sox is ...- - - -.....-------l;.\.;;.......;,..:..,;;,L~J_1 .the one to break the season. T-shirts and shorts give Curse of the Bambino. The way it way to sweatshirts and corduroys. looks now, only divine intervenLong summer nights tum into short tion can lead this bunch, and us, to summer nights. And shopping the Promised Land.

So fans, pick out your favorite malls start putting up their Christpatron saints and blitz the prayer mas decorations.

As bad as all these things are, waves. Run, don't walk, to your there's one September disaster that nearest Christmas Tree Shop and makes them pale in comparison.Yes load up on votive candles fo,r the Red Sox fans, you know what ca- stretch run. And look at it this way, tastrophe looms. September is if the Sox fold, you can use the crunch time - when we find out if candles when we lose power in the we're forced to wail, ''Wait 'til next next hurricane.

We've relied on the players all year," for the 8lst straight season.

As depressing as Red Sox fans summer to get things done. Now find September, Yankee fans wait it's time for us to get involved.

Oh, I almost forgot. There's two for it all year. As Red Sox fans wait for the ax to fall, Yankee fans are other September calamities on the holding the ax. As Boston fans horizon. The New England Patriwonder how the Sox wi11 blow it ots kick off the 2000 season Sunthis year, Yankee fans are wonder- day, and the Boston Bruins open ing how the Sox wi11 blow it this camp shortly. But don't bother the year. saints with football or hockey just Some of you may recall that yet. Let them concentrate all their way back in April, I dedicated this energies on baseball. One mi~acle column to providing a list of pa- at a time. , Comments are welcome at tron saints to request intercession from on behalf of the Old Towne anchorpress@sneplanet.com.

Today, the calendar changes to September, stirring inside us a number ofemotions, and not many of them are pleasant.

When we think of September, we think of the end ofsummer (not that we had one this year). Students (and teachers) who had the last 10 weeks off, reluctantly get themselves back into a routine the rest ofus have to maintain all year. Hurricane season reaches its peak, forcing all coastline communities in the diocese to keep one eye on the Weather Channel while the other wants to see who wants to be a millionaire.

Mosquitoes and yellow jackets awaken from their路 summer funk just in time to fly sorties into the last of outdoor activitjes for the

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two "blesseds" is that it's a balancing act, an effort by the Vatican to move forward two sainthood VATICAN CITY - A new chapter in saint-mak- causes that individually might provoke political oping history will be written Sunday when Popes John position in the Church.

For many, John XXIII is still seen as the guiding XXIII and Pius IX are beatified in a Single ceremony. light and Pius IX is remembered as a holdout against The joint beatification modernity. marks an intersection in the If Pius IX was known in some circles as the last lives of two very differ"pope king" of the 19th century, John XXIII is still ent figures, an'd the remembered by many as the most human of poncontrast was apparent tiffs to reign in the 20th century. During the Cuban as Rome prepared to missile crisis in 1962, he seemed to be the voice of host hundreds of the people when he ph;~aded for superpower peace. thousands for the When Time magazine named him "Man of the Year" outdoor liturgy. . at the end of that year, it said his "warmth, simplicAt religious' ity and charm" had won the hearts ofCatholics and shops near the Vatinon-Catholics around the world. can, photos and Pope Pius reigned for almost 32 years, the longprayer cards of John est pontificate since the days of St. Peter, spanning XXIII were being a period of intense Church-state tension in Italy. snapped up, and book'.Pope John, elected at age 77, ruled for less than stores filled whole disfive years. He was chosen as a transitional pope, play tables with new volyet he ended up recasting the Church's relationship umes and videos on POPE JOHN XXIII with the modem world. It wasn't just Vatican II, but "Papa Giovanni," the pontiff who convened the Second Vatican Council the way Pope John exercised his authority- as he and set in motion a series of modem Church re- put it, he wanted to be known as a "good shepherd" defending truth and goodness. forms.

After Pope John died during Vatican II, some par"Everybody asks for him. He's tQe most popular ticipants wanted to propope of all," said Amelia Astrologo, who runs a reclaim him a saint by ligious souvenir store in the'shadow of St. Peter's acclamation, thus Square. giving the world a Two Italian TV specials were being prepared to honor Pope John, highlighting his humble beginsign that the nings, his sense of humor and his social conscience.

Church did not . Pius IX, on the other hand, remained consider him a uncelebrated in Italy, despite his impending step to"dreamer." That , ward sainthood. Best known for trying to hold on idea was shot to temporal power, for overseeing the proclamation' down by the Roof papal infallibility and for castigating modem man Curia, and thinking with his "Syllabus of Errors," he has not Pope John's enjoyed widespread popular devotion. sainthood cause At the tomb of John XXIII on the lower level of slipped into the St. Peter's Basilica, a crowd of about 40 people Vatican's painstakwaited in line to kneel and pray. Flowers had been ingly slow process of POPE PIUS IX verification and doculaid before his tomb, a practice that has been going on since his death in 1963. mentation.

On the other side of Rome, at the Basilica of St. For the Church, sainthood goes beyond per'sonLawrence, the tomb of Pius IX was under lock and ality traits and papal policies. When these two popes key in August, as workmen tried to solve a mildew are beatified, perhaps Pope John Paul II will offer problem. some insight into how such different figures can both The common wisdom about the pairing of these be deemed universal models of holiness.

Vatican document stresses Church's unique identity VATICAN CITY (CNS) way ofdescribing the relationship be- as a source ofmisunderstanding and Addressing what it called common tween local Catholic churches, like theological confusion, the use offormisuses of the phrase "sister "the church of Rome," and non- mulations such as 'our two churches'" because it might seem to churches" in ecumenical dialogue, Catholic churches. the Vatican's doctrinal congregaBut the Catholic Church as such imply that there is more than one tion issued a document stressChurch of Christ, it said.

The document also said that ing the Catholic Church's - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 'The one, holy, catholic and ap- Catholic use of the phrase "sisunique identity as "mother" of ostolic Llniversal Church is not sis- ter churches" could only apply all particular churches. , The document said clarifi- ter, but 'mother' of all the particular to "those ecclesial com~uniti.es cation was necessary because churches" the document said that have preserved.a vali.d eplsan ambiguous use ofthe p h r a s e , ' . copate and Euchanst," like the putting the Catholic Church on Orthodox churches.

In his letter, Cardinal Ratzinger equal footing with other churches, could not be described as a "sister said the document was approved had become "prevalent in contem- church," it said. porary writings on ecumenism." ''The one, holy, catholic and apos- June 9 by Pope John Paul II and The four-page document, ac- tolic universal Church is not sister but therefore was "to be held as authoricompaniedbyaletterfromCardi- 'mother' of all the particular tative and binding." But the docunalJosephRatzil1ger, prefect ofthe churches," the document said., ment will not be published in the 'This is not merely a question of "Acta Apostolicae Sedis," the offiCongregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was signed June 30 and terminology, but above all of respect- cial periodical ofVatican legislation, distributed to the heads ofbishops' ing a basic truth of the Catholic faith: because of its "limited pu~ose of conferences. that of the unicity of the church of specifying the correct theological Catholic News Service recently Jesus Christ. In fact, there is but a terminology on this subject," he said.

Cardinal Edward I. Cassidy, obtained a copy of the letter and single Church, and therefore the pluthe document. The document said ral term churches can only refer to par- president of the Pontifical Council the expression "sister churches" ticular churches," it said. for Christian Unity, declined to com"Consequently, one should avoid, ment on the document. could only be properly used as a

Archbishop: Catholic Democrats are obligated 'to fight abortion

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calls for the appointment of voice for the voiceless," he said, OMAHA, Neb. - Catholic judges "who respect traditional adding that for these reasons most Democrats have an "obligation in family values and the sanctity of immigrant Catholics joined the conscience to do everything they innocent human life."

Democratic Party. can to reverse the pro-abortion The archbishop wrote that He said the Democrats' suppolicy of their party and to sup- Catholics· who support "direct port for abortion goes against the port candidates who will protect abortion as a viable option for party's tradition of looking out for human life in the womb," said ending a pregnancy" are partici- the interests of the poor and miArchbishop Elden F. Curtiss of pating in the "objective evil of norities, which resulted in a coa, abortion" and are aiding "the en- lition of diverse groups - unions, Omaha.

He made the comments in his emies of the Church's teaching politicians and social activistscolumn published in the latest is- regarding human-life ethics." in the Church. sue o( The Catholic Voice, The Church generally Omaha's archdiocesan supported women's rights newspaper, with the head- ,'" Archbishop "as long as Catholic line: "It is not a liberal Curtiss said abortion women maintained objeccause to support abortion: is "a serious issue for tive moral standards reIt is anti-life and antianyone who em- garding sexuality and huChurch." man life," Archbishop braces the Church's Curtiss said. "But the issue' Archbishop Curtiss teaching regarding of abortion was another said abortion is "a serious issue for anyone who emthe sacredness of matter. braces the Church's teach"Once a distinct living human life from coning regarding the sacredperson is formed in the ception to natural ness of human life from womb, the mother does death." conception to natural not have an absolute right death." over this separate person," Dissenting from that teaching He said Church leaders must he said. "The fetus is not just a "is a serious breach for Catholics publicly condemn Catholics who glob of protoplasm or an 'intruand a cause of scandal for people dissent from Church teaching on sive biological force,' as I heard who become aware of it," he said. abortion and that he will chal- the other day on the radio. It is a The Democratic platform ap- lenge any Catholic in his archdio- distinct living person with a soul." proved at the party's convention cese "who claims to be a memBy supporting abortion, the in Los Angeles supports "the right ber of the Church and at the same Democratic Party platform is antiof every woman to choose, con- time supports abortion." life and "therefore anti-Catholic" "It's not a liberal cause that is and discriminates "against a sistent with Roe vs. Wade and regardless of ability to pay." It also being supported but an elitist anti- group of human beings - babies 'says, "We respect the individual Catholic one,'? he said. "There is in the womb who had no protecconscience of each American on no place for discrimination tion and in fact could be destroyed this difficult issue and we wel- against pre-born or partially-born at any stage of development." come all our members to partici- babies in the Catholic Church."

Archbishop Curtiss said the He called it "a strange rever- . United States has been "entering pate at every level of our party."

Archbishop Curtiss said that sal of roles these days for people into a culture of death that has its Catholic Republicans also have an who call themselves liberals to be roots in a discredited political sysobligation "to see that their party supporters of abortion while those tem." plank against abortiC'n is acted who are opposed to abortion are He criticized the Clinton adupon rather than ignored in legis- called conservatives." . ministration and Supreme Court "Traditionally liberals have justices because they "refuse to let lative processes across the nation."

The Republican platform sup- championed the cause of people states ban partial-birth abortion" ports a human life amendment to in need, people ,who fall through and called it wrong for the United the Constitution, opposes the use the protective social net provided States to promote "population of public funds for abortions and by government ... and provided a control to limit birth rates," espe-

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Three angels appear in the Bible Church in the Modem World," Nos. by name, Gabriel, Michael and 18 and 21.)

Thus, there's nothing that would Raphael, and they are the only ones deny applying the title to angels, and honored by name in the Church's deChlistians have done so for centu- votions and liturgy. The Eastern ries. Pmt of Christian tradition is the churches honored St. Michael as belief that God created these spiri- early as the fourth century, and he was tual (nonbodily) beings with the the only individual angel venerated power of reason and with freedom in the West until about the year 800.

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Popes have been canonizing saints for only about 1,000 years.

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Silly teen flick about a newly elected cheerleading captain ,(Kirsten Dunst) whose perky world is flipped with the discovery that her team's routines were stolen from an inner-city hip-hop " squad who threaten to out pompom them in the national competition. As directed by Peyton Reed, by-the-numbers plotting and IC~~ ~'I()"VI(e bromidic dialogue cast a shadow on the few laughs that make the (CallJ)~Ulllle~ " innocuous film mildly amusing. A NEW YORK (CNS) - Fol- few fleeting sexual references and lowing are recent capsule reviews some crude slang expressions. The issued by the U.S. Catholic Con- U.S. Catholic Conference classiference Office for Film and Broad- fication is A-IT - adults and adocasting. lescents. The Motion Picture As/ ''The Art of War" sociation ofAmerica rating is PG(Warner Bros.)

13 - parents are strongly cauMindless action thriller in tioned. Some material may be inwhich a shadowy agent (Wesley appropriate for children under 13.

Snipes), wrongly accused ofassas''Butterfly'',CMiramax)· ,sinatipg the Chinese ambassador Moving drama set in 1936 to the United Nations, set,> out to ,:.:.spain just before the eruption of SISTER JOAN O'Connor comforts a patient at Our Lady's Hospice in Ireland in a scene unravel a'ffiurky conspiracy, using the Civil War about an 'extraordifrom the documentary, "Final Blessing," airing on public television stations in September. deadly force at every opportunity. nary relationship between a shy, The program discusses care for the terminally ill. (eNS photo from Journey Films) Director' Chri,stian Duguay pre- young boy (Manuel Lozano) and sents brutal violence as exciting, his compassionate and gentle but dizzying visuals, a pounding schoolteacher (Fernando Fernansoundtrack arid choppy editing Gomez). Director JQse Luis only serve to emphasize the lack Cuerda's intelligent film aptly capof any compelling narrative. Ex- tures coming~of-age' moments in cessive violence and mayhem, a boy's life as the tension of presexual situations, some n\ldity, oc- fascist Spain subtly fuels the film's casional profanity and intermittent momentum. One fairly vivid rough language. TJ:1e U.S. Catho- sexual encounter with rear,nudity NEW YORK (CNS) - Individuals facing incur- truly remarkable people whose gentle, loving treatment lie Conference classification is 0 aQd fleeting crass language. The , able illnesses reveal how this stage of their lives can be of their frail charges is simply beautiful to behold.

- morally offensive. The Motion U.S. Catholic Conference classivery positive in "Final Blessing," being reQroadcast on An example of this is an animated conversation about Picture Association of America fication is A-III - adults. The some l~cal public television stations the week of Sept. life's spiritual dimensions between a bedridden Afrirating is R - restricted.

'Motion Picture Association of 10. Check local affiliates for exact date and time. can-American patient and "Dr. Dan Sulmasy, a ''Biing It On" (Universal) America rating is R - restricted.

The documentary visits several people facing termi- Franciscan brother who holds his hand and is rewarded nal or life-threatening conditions,in Ireland, Montana with a huge smile. , and Washington as well as their families and caregivers, ,A dying AIDS patient is surrounded by his mother, who make such a difference in the patients' daily lives who relished his final years in which the young man and outlooks. became her best friend, and the man's strapping brothAs written, produced and ,hosted by Marti n ers, who found the dying process brought them all closer Doblmeier, the program focuses not on death and de- together in love and support. spair, but on the frequently gratifying transformations What shines through all these emotional encounters individuals undergo as they come to terms with the end - is that. terminal illness need not be a time solely of sad, "ness and regret, but can actually be profoundly upliftNEW YORK (CNS) - A quar- one rooffor a s<;:rewball showdown of mortal life.

Doblmeier: suggests that as the body weakens, the ing as patients no longer caught up in pressing respontet ofretired gangsters abandon their in director Michael Dinner's fitfully" potential for personal and spiritual growth deepens, and sibilities can savor the .presence of God in their lives. rocking chairs to save their retire- amusing comedy. ' , The program is 'a thoughtful look at dealing with ment hotel in the comic crime caper With a game cast, Dinner settles "such healing can be the final blessing.

One cancer patient, in fact, tells how he now would death, a subject so needlessly taboo in too many house''The Crew" (Touchstone). into familiar territory with all the steLife's grown pretty dull for reotypes about "geezers" and gang- choose terminal cancer over sudden death as so many holds. It maybe seen as rewarding family fare for all former "goodfellas" Bobby (Rich- ' sters in place. The characters do have friends have had the opportunity to express their love "but the youngest children who don't yet understand th'e , concepts involved. ard Dreyfuss), Joey (Burt Reynolds), a number of funny lines and their for him: At Our Lady's Hospice in Dublin, operating since Mike (Dan Hedaya) and Tony ridiculous predicaments, enhanced (Seymour Cassel), who are reduced by odd camera angles and distorted 1879, Dr. Mi~hael Keamey explains how much more can be done now to alleviate pain and that as patients to sharing quarters in a South Beach lenses, generate some lau-ghs. , retirement hotel in Miami that's'seen Sentimental to afault, the movie's gro~ to trust caregivers and make peace with th~ir time NEW YORK (CNS) - Here are some televi-' better days. Its oceanfront location, tone is never mean-spirited as the left, often their serenity has a beneficial effect even on sion programs of note for the week of Sept. 10: their visitors.

Kearney believes that' deep within us is however, makes it highly desirable wiseguy,s now can't bear to even Sunday, Sept. 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m. EDT (ABC) for loaded yuppies, so the retirees shoot the stiff they have stolen. And something that is not afraid of death, and good hospice " .••And a Time to Heal: Reflections from are given eviction notices. the female detective turns out to be care allows that feeling'to emerge.

Wedgwood Baptist Church!' Documentary examNot prepared to go quietly, the Bobby's long lost daughter with ". Another moving segment of the, documentary deals ines the power of faith in the healing process and once cocky mobsters dream up a , whom he can finally reconcile. with a wheelchair~bound young woman - stricken with the diverse ways people cope with sorrow after a a rare form of muscular dystrophy who has already wacky scheme to undermine the Kazan is a standout as the kidnapped ' suicidal gunman in the small Texas church of the hotel's appeal. This involves a sto- stepmother who quickly charms her lost three of her four little children to the disease. title slew seven people and wounded seven more.

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Wednesday, Sept. 13, 10-11 p.m. EDT (A&E) In Missoula, Mont., Dr. Inl Byock's Demonstration poking around - and the corpse' work more often than not. . ' ''Dying to Win." An "Investigative Reports" docuProject explores individuals' feelings about death with turns out to be the father of a powerBecause of stylized violence, an mentary that takes a hard look at athletes' growing ful drug lord (Miguel Sandoval) out implied sexual encounter, fleeting, the goal of preparing people for the b~st way to experiuse of performance-enhancing drugs which can , for blood. nudity, intermittent profanity and an ' ence the dying process. , " ' have disastrous effects down the road. , The terminal patients profiled are candid in describBigmouth Tony also admits what instance of rough language, the Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. p and 14, ing the spiritu~l struggle many. of them have gone 'they did to a stripper (JenniferTIlly), U.S. Catholic Conference classifi8-10 p.m. EDT each night (Fox) "Dean Koontz's who promptly blackmails the four- cation isA-1ll - adults. The'Mo" through befor~acceptance and looking forward to the ' Sole Survivor!' Thriller miniseries starring Billy some into promising they will tion Picture Association ofAmerica future became possible. "I'm on a pilgrimage," one Zane 'is a crime reporter haunted by'the death of whack her rich stepmother (Lainie rating is PG-13- parents are , Irishwoman declared, the twinkle in her eyes undiminhis wife and daughter in a suspicious plane crash ished. " "strongly ,cautioned. Some material Kazan). who tracks down the only suryivor (Gloria Reuben) As much as the patients' upbea:t attitudes are heartSomehow an inflamed rodent may be inappropriate for children for answers. ening, just as impressive are those'of the caregiversbrings all tlie~phrrr-en6getherUhder . under 13.' " I"

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Maze through field of maize not corny to Catholic school NEW TRIER, Minn. (CNS) The amazing maize maze just outside New Trier is anything but corny - especially to students from a local Catholic school.

The maze is 2.2 miles of walking trails cut through an 8.5-acre cornfield and designed in the shape of a huge Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe.

The sale of the com harvested from the field is a source of income for St. Mary's School in New Trier, population 96.

"We tum over the check from the com harvest to St. Mary's Parish to help run the school's programs," said Judy Kimmes, who with her husband, Gene, created the maze as part of a crop diversification project.

"St. Mary's is a great school, and A MINNESOTA corn field grown in the design of Paul I truly believe it takes a community to raise a child," Judy Kimmes told Bunyan and Babe, the blue ox, benefits S1. Mary's School in The Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the NewTrier, Minn., as visitors pay to try to work their way through St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese. the maze. (eNS photo by Dave Hrbacek, Catholic Spiri~ ''When our kids went to St. Mary's there was no tuition. The older people tions; the maze is cut with an in- ter and hot-air balloon rides. help pay the costs," she said. "Now dustrial mower. There is only one The shape of Bunyan, who that our children are grown, it's our . path that leads out at the other end. stretches for 780 feet, and his ox, tum to help with the school."

Since the com grows in thick, the which measures a full 42 ax handles St. Mary's is still tuition free, as it admission price includes a map for between his eyes, is visible from the air. has been since its founding in 1865. the less adventurous.

With about 25 students in kindergar"It's a genuine puzzle," Judy "It takes a long time to get everyten through fifth grade, it is among Kimmes said. "You have no way thing ready, and Gene spends all his the smallest schools in the archdio- of knowing where you're going." time here after the crop is planted," cese.

The admission price is $7 for she said. There's sand to be moved, At the Kimmes' invitation, St. adults, $6 for students and $5 for bridges over the maze and fences to Mary's students were among the children. It includes a tent and , be kept in repair and day-to-day thousands who wove their way tables where families can bring maintenance jobs. through the maze last year, the first their own picnics or host children's Gene Kimmes admitted that he year for the project. But they were birthday parties, a petting zoo and was reluctant to get into a new vennot the only students to visit. sandbox. There are opportunities ture. His wife said, "I begged a lot, The com is planted in two direc- for hayrides, and possibly helicop- and he finally gave in."

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She said that every meal should contain a protein this fall as students head back to school.

For some, the answer is easy - peanut butter and source such as meat, tuna, cheese, eggs or beans. The jelly, or ham and cheese sandwiches in the lunch box meal also should have a grain such as bread, potato, pasta or rice. She suggested whole grain breads. every day.

Also included as a food pyramid choice are fruits Others buy lunch at school, where the menus may vary butpizza, chicken nuggets, and tacos seem to make and vegetables. "Green and yellow ones are highest in Vitamin A," said Fessia. And dairy products such as everyone's list.

So what is a good school lunch and how do you get milk, yogurt or cheese complete the meal, she said.

For those children who want potato chips instead of kids to eat right?

A nutritionist and a school lunch director in the Dio- carrot sticks, she advised using a litt1e bit of psycholcese of Springfield shared some advice on the matter ogy, such as adding carrots to cream cheese or serving a with The Catholic Observer, Springfield's diocesan fruit shake.

Katie Welch, lunch director at MaterDolorosa School newspaper.

Maria Fessia, a registered dietician at the Providence in Holyoke, said she uses a litt1e imagination, the food Prenatal Center in Holyoke, said the news is not good pyramid and students' advice in planning what she offers the 200 to 250 students who buy lunch each day at regarding children and nutrition. .

Citing statistics from the U.S. Department of Agri- the school.

"I plan a month ahead of time.

I get suggestions from culture, she said only two percent of youths meet all the recommendations ofthe food guide pyramid on the basic the kids and as long as they contain the five basics food groups. Less than 15 percent of school-age chil- meat, grains, vegetable; dairy and fruit - then it's fine," dren eat the recommended servings of vegetables and said Welch. ''When each studentcomes through the line they must only 30 percent eat the recommended servings of dairy take at least three of the five food choices," she said. products, she said.

Ail students must take a carton of milk unless they The percentage of obese children has also doubled have an allergy, and then they get IOO-percent fruit juice. in the past 20 years, she added.

Popular meals at her elementary school include pizza, To change this trend, she said, it's all a matter of education. "Let the food pyramid guide your food hamburgers, hot dogs, veal parmesan and spaghetti. choices," she added, saying that is the key to planning Polish foods like kielbasa and pierogis also are a big hit. . ahead. '~nother meal the kids like is breakfast for lunch.

She also advised that children be steered away from So we try to have French toast or something like that what she called "empty calorie" foods.

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Guaymaca October and Sister Ceballos will leave next year after completing studies in France.

They will be subsequently joined by Father Joseph Blyskosz of Holy Trinity Church, West Harwich, who would replace Father Gustavo after six months.

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Honduras a commitment of five years of our lives, away from our families, friends and diocesan ministries, in an attempt to serve our brothers and sisters," said Father Canuel.

He noted that Sister Ceballos is a nurse practitioner and Mrs. Marzelli is a registered nurse, "and

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Consecration to the Divine Will Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the immensity of Your Light, that Your eternal goodness may open to me the doors and make me enter into It to form my life all in You, Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate before Your Light, I, the least of all creatures, put myself into the little group of the sons and daughters of Your Supreme FIAT. Prostrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that it clothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to You, Divine Will. It will be my Life, the center of my intelligence, the enrapturer of my heart and of my whole being. I do not want the human will to have life in this h~art any longer. I will cast it away from me and thus form the new Eden of Peace, of happiness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. I shall have a singular strength and a holiness that sanctifies all things and conducts them to God. Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinity that They permit me to live in the cloister of the Divine Will and thus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creature was created. , Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen ,of the Divine Fiat, take my hand and introduce me'into the Light of the Divine Will. You will be my guide, my most tender Mother, and will teach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order and the bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate my whole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the doctrine of the Divine Will and I will listen most attentively to Your lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that the infernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to entice me and make me fall into the maze of the human will.

Heart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Your flames that they may bum me, consume me, and feed me to form in me the Life of the Divine Will.

Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my heart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands. You will keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of God. My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may flourish and be the instrument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. ( In Honor of Luisa Piccarreta 1865-1947 Child of the Divine Will)

it is our hope that we will be able to host medical volunteers, among them doctors and nurses from our area hospitals to help us treat the people's bodies as well as their souls," he explained.

"It is also to provide the Diocese of Fall River with the ability to send groups who would be able to come down and live a mission experience in the Third World," said Father Canuel.

Some priests in the diocese are already preparing members of youth groups, seminarians and some college students for just THIS IS the Welcome to Guaimaca sign at the entrance such an experience, Father off the highway. Currently, Guaymaca is spelled with a 'y.'

Canuel reported.

(Photos courtesy of Father Paul E. Canuel.)

"The two churches we will serve comprise a single parish and the mission will be funded via the accompanied by Father Canuel, to welcome whomever God Fall River Diocesan Office of the left for the Archdiocese of Hon- would send them." ,puaymaca is about an hourPropagation of the Faith," he duras on a quick tour of four areas which were without the ser- and,-a-half from Tegucigalpa, the added. capital of Honduras, requiring Honduras, bordered by Guate- vices of a permanent priest.

In the area they settled upon, a ,trav~1 over two of the' many mala on the west and EI Salvador and Nicaragua on the south, is a place called Guaymaca, there are bridges the U.S. Army Corps of mountainous region with more two principal churches: St. Rose Engineers have .put up as tempothan 5.6 million inhabitants - 94 of Lima in the town of Guaymaca rary replacements for the nearly percent Catholic - with 63 per- and St. Francis of Assisi in the 100 bridges destroyed by Hurricane Mitch, which hit Honduras cent of the workforce employed town of Orica. ,"These two towns, geographi- in 1998. Mitch killed 13,000 Honin agriculture. The principal language is Spanish. cally the size of New Bedford and durans and left two million people The story began almost two Fall River, are separated by only homeless.路 "These bridges are in such years ago when Bishop O'Malley 25 miles, but distance is never envisioned responding to the call measured by mileage and its takes delicate condition after nearly two of Pope John Paul II who was approximately two hours to get years of constant" use by heavy making preparations for the cur- from one to the other," Father machinery and countless logging rent Jubilee Year 2000.

Canuel said. trucks that one would be wise to "In an emotional and dramatic Between the two church com- be in the state of grace before , conclusion to the synod held in munities there are 50 small, ba- crossing them," Father Canuel .

America, the Holy Father asked sic, Christian communities cared said laughing. all those in South, Central and for spiritually by 60 dedicated lay During the initial visit he said North America to experience and people. They are doing much of they entered a household built of see ourselves not as a separate the work that is normally assigned cinder路block with no apparent faChurch but as one - the Ameri- to priests. cilities inside but with an ample can Church," Father Canuel said.

"L'ast year, through their tire- ,supply of what Father Canuel "To highlight the importance less efforts, they prepared 600 called "free-range chickens beof this proclamation, the pope people for Baptism," Father cause this was a sign of relatively came from Rome personally and Canuel reported. "They were so good living, as the chickens, I am proclaimed it from the Shrineof anxious to have a priest assigned told, cost about $5 each. With genOur Lady of Guadalupe Basilica . to them - as they have been ask- eral conditions of rapid population, in Tepeyac, Mexico." ing the archbishop - that they high unemployment and lack of In February, Bishop O'Malley, were building a new parish house basic services affecting the country it is not every home that can boast of a chicken in every pot."

Father Canuel noteQ that in his message for World Mission Sunday, to be held Oct. 22, the Holy Father tells us that "No one is exempt from collaborating in missionary work." At the end of his message the pope highlights the fact that "we participate in the mission above all through prayer, in the liturgy, and in the silence of our rooms, through sacrifice and the offering of our own sufferings to God. This is the primary collaboration that each of us can give. It is also important that we not avoid a financial contribution, which is so vital for so many local Churches."

In the Missionary Cooperative Appeal which Father Canuel has been making to some area parishes on behalf of the Honduran Mission, he takes up the Holy Father's urgings and adds one of his own.

"In other words, what I am saying to you is: 'You give us the chickens and we'll make soup for their souls,'" Father Canuel asserted. "And God bless you for your generosity to a people from a place called Guaymaca."

SCENES FROM the village of Guaymaca, Honduras.

Donations, clearly marked "For Honduran Mission" may be sent to: Bishop Sean O'Malley, P.O. Box 2577, Fall River, MA 02722.

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AI Berry from Our Lady of Mount. Carmel, Seekonk, agreed with Lamy. "The church is so filled with the Holy Spirit, it was awesome and seeing our kids so moved was incredible."

When St. Francis heeded God's words to rebuild his church he only realized later that it was more than fixing the stones of one chapel, but a larger endeavor. Bishop O'Malley said as St. Francis was called to

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be celebrating Mass·here atthe tomb of St. Francis." In his homily the bishop talked about the conversion of Francis to all who attended the' afternoon Mass.

Francis was born in 1182 to parents Modonna Pica and Piet~o di Bernardone. His father was a wealthy cloth merchant. Bishop O'Malley said Francis had a fun life growing up, but it wasn't about being happy because something was missing. After spending some time as a soldier, Francis fell ill and had to live for awhile with little or no activity. This gave him a chance to reflect upon his life and it was that deep introspection that led Francis to hear the call of God. The voice of the Lord spoke to Francis at the painted crucifix in the old Churcn of St. Damian, instructing him to rebuild his church. Through this "mystical experience when the crucifix calls to him, St. Francis finds meaning in life and love in the crucifix," said the bishop.'

Through prayer and meditation Francis discovered a return to the true meaning of the faith.

St. Francis gave up all his worldly goods and embraced a complete life of poverty.

Bishop O'Malley advised that we too should "love God above all else and our neighbors above ourselves," as Francis did. He is known as the patron Saint of Italy and has come to symbolize world peace. St. Francis is also known as the patron of ecology due to his respect for all living creatures and many of the shoppes in Assisi have numerous statues and artworks depicted Francis with birds or animals.

Elizabeth Pacheco from St. John 'the Baptist Church, New Bedford, was thrilled to visit Assisi and attend Mass at the tomb. "It's wonderful we're here with the bishop. I really appreciated talking and spending time in Assisi with him."

The second turning point in Francis' life, said the bishop, was when he encountered a leper, but instead of running away as he once did, Francis embrac.ed the man and gave him all he had. "He sawall creation as our brothers and 'sistel's. All children of the same God," said Bishop O'Malley.

Even when beaten up by thieves Francis called them his "brother thieves."

St. Francis made the town a center for religious renewal based on simplicity and the purity of one's soul and it was that life of helping others, preaching the Word, prayer and meditation that attracted followers.

In 1210 he and his brothers went to see Pope Innocent III in Rome and submitted the principles upon which the Franciscan order was eventually founded.

In 1224 while in La Verna, St. Francis received the stigmata, a tangible sign of his profound faith' and one th.at links him closely to Christ. He became seriously ill in 1226 and later died from a host of diseases and complications on October 4.

Also during the trip to Assisi, pilgrims visited the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels which is built around a small chapel called the Porziuncola.

The small chapel was built around the fourth century and is the place where St. Francis began his apostolate. It was given to him by ~he Benedictine Order and the large basilica, built in the 1800's, protects it.

It was a moving experience for the pilgrims to walk through and pray inside the Porziuncola and many of the children and adults were teary eyed at the site. One such pilgrim, Caitlin Murphy, said that visiting the chapel that St. Francis himself restored is where the "idea of a pilgrimage really hit me. It was really moving to be there and a

spread the good news of the Gospel and rebuild the Church so too are our young people.

"I had a great day in Assisi," declared the bishop. "We ask St. Francis to intercede for us so we can have the same love of our brothers and sisters."

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., September 1~~Q99

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FALL RIVER - When the Notre Dame de· Lourdes school building at 34 St. Joseph Street opened its doors to students for the very first time, William McKinley was president, Pope Leo XIII headed the Church, more homes didn't have telephones and electricity than did, the price of a pound of cheese was 17¢, coffee was 14¢, a loaf of bread was a nickel, a quart of milk was 6¢, a dozen eggs was 18¢, and the Diocese of Fall River was still four years from coming into being. The year was 1900.

This week, the same building opened its doors to 'students for the 100th time, and there have been 17 more U.S. presidents, eight more popes, telephones and electricity are taken for granted and food prices are a bit more expensive,now. But all-in-all, the kids are pretty much the same.

"I'm sure 100 years ago, the students were nervous on their first day of school," said Notre Dame Principal, Anne Conlon in an interview with The Anchor.

"The curriculum may be different, and lifestyles may have changed, but kids are kids. My mom taught in the 20s and she felt that her students weren't much different than mine."

The parish school W<l$ ~om i~ 1876, but through the years, space became a factor and a few buildings housed the students. In 1898 construction began on a new school . building, and in 1900 the parish opened a brand new four-story, 24classroom building to bring all the. students under one roof.

Eventually, the Sisters of Jesus and Mary almost completely managed the education of the parish youth. Over the last century, .the school and the ~orld have seen

THIS VERSION of Notre Dame de Lourdes School in Fall Riveropened the doors on its 100th school year earlier this week. (Anc!Jorl~olivet photos)

teach the children tolerance. Not necessarily racial and ethnic tolerance,' because there's not' a problem with that, but tolerance of each other's short-comings.

The kid on the side of you who's not as smart as you, or isn't as ath·Ietic as you, or who's taller, shorter, fatter, skinnier than you.

That's the type of tolerance we hope to teach them."

Notre Dame School couldn't have lasted for over 100 years if it didn't provide a quality education and a sense of respect and responsibility. "The schoQl has always had the support of the parish and the parents who, send their children . here," said Father Chretien. "The parents have al~ays made the sacrifice to send their children to this Catholic school." , . Conlon said the curriculum prepares them for highschool.

"Every day, all the students'do vocabulary and math problems, and this helps them to read, spell and problem-solve more efficiently."

Students in the older grades are now exposed to algebra, and French has been reintroduced after a lengthy absence.

Sometime during the year, Notr~ Dame alumni will be invited back to join the celebration.

"We had an alumni breakfast last year that was very well attended," said Conlon. So .well in fact, that the school now has an alumni data base (maintained: by'th'e stud.ents).

"It hasnYbeen very hard to contact alumni', since many of them have children and grandchildren of their own here," added Conlon.

One hundrec;l years is a long time for anything to survive.

Changes have been plentiful over the last century, but one thing at Notre Dame de Lourdes School in Fall River has remained the, same - the offering of a good, well-rounded Catholic education.

many' changes. There were two alumni is the current pastor of be the 100th day of the 100th world wars, an industrial boom, Notre Dame parish, Father Rich- ' year," added Conlon. "That the space age and Y2K. There are ard L. Chretien. "I attended Notre should fall somewhere in Februno more religious on the faculty, Dl;lme for five years," he told The ary of 200 I, depending of course' on snow days." A time c'apbut the school remains as sule for'students of 2100 to strong and as vibrant as ever. unearth may be in the works' "Notre Dame has existed for so long because it is inNotre Dame School couldn'thavil as well.

Back'in 1900, the'student grained in the 'parish com- lasted for over, 100 years if it didn't body was nearly 100 percent munity," said Conlon. "So ' ingrained that 'it has fos- provide a quality education and a French Canadian, but today, tered the schooL The par- . sense of respec{and responsibility.· the students come from many backgrounds. "The ish and the school feed off children get along very each·other. That's why there well," said Conlon. "Race are so many fourth and fifth generation students here. Those Anchor. "Back then, after fifth and ethnicity are not a concern of that attended Notre Dame School grade, the boys attended the theirs." The students play and fight in the past must have felt they re- Prevost School Annex, where we with each other simply based on ceived something special from it were taught by the Brothers of the fact that they are kids.

"Last year we used peace as a to want to send their children and Christian Instruction. I have many fine memories of the dedicated central theme for the year," said grandchildren here."

One of tho'se Notre Dame , religious of Jesus and Mary who Conlon. "This year, we hope to provided an atmosphere of joy and service. The nuns were from all over the world, so they provided a different perspective'on things. I think that's something today's students miss out on, not having reiigious as teachers, .

"Notre Dame School has been, a place where many vocations to the religious and the priesthood were fostered."

Today's ba,tch of Notre Dame students see a very different world than that of their 1900s counterparts. "The computer is very much a part of their lives today," said GonIon. "We have to keep up with that technology, but the basics are still very important. They still have to know reading, writ-. ing and arithmetic. So with the children learning the basics and the new technology, we have to teach them to think more so than ever." And the buzzwords fOf this school year for Notre Dame students will be "100."

"Much of what we do this year will have to do with 100," said Conlon. There will be contests, PORTRAITS OF Blessed Dina Belanger, left, and Blessed ANNE CONLON, principal of Notre Dame school, displays quizzes and games, all centered Claudine Thevenet, Sisters of Jesus and Mary, adorn a wall some of the new text books awaiting students for the 2000- around the number 100. "I think inside the school. the biggest day of the year will 2001 school year.

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ST. JULIE Billiart Parish, North Dartmouth, held its fifth annual trip to a Pawtucket Red Sox game recently and many children enjoyed rooting for the PawSox. From left are: Seth Viveiros, Tim Medeiros, Cameron Medeiros,' Jonathan, Ladino, Elf Viveiros, David Raposo, JaGkie Ladino, Neila Fitzgerald, ., Kathleen Synott and Aimee Rap·oso.

NORTH DARTMOUTH The Bishop Stang High School cheerleaders spent a week arthe National Cheerleaders AssoCiation summer camp held at the UMass-Dartmouth campus and were recipients of several awards. The cainp attracted more than 600 cheerleaders from all over the country and captains Michelle Jarvis, Jessica Perry and Caitlin Fraser led the squad.

The All-American Award, based on motion, techniquy; jumps, spirit, tumbling and overall crowd appeal was given to Jarvis, Perry, Colleen Farrow and Jamie Pimental. The entire Stang squad received the Herkie Team Award', given to'the group which best exemplifies the

qualities upon which the NCA was founded.

Forthe third consecutive year the team received a bid for the national 'championships and they will compete at the NCA All-Star National Championship in Dallas, Texas later this year.

Other members of the awardwinning squad include: Victoria Baron, D~mielle Dupras, Sarah Heywood, Aimee Normandin, Carly Nunes, Kristina Scheurer, Caitlin Sullivan and Jenna Zaffini. They are coached by Joanne Fortier, Michelle Sylvia, Martha Rivet and Jodie Xavier.

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D"lan Center, St. Mary's Parish, Taunton When: Tuesday, Septeml1er 5, 2000 7:50 pm Mass in Church Side Chapel 8:00 Seminar in Dolan Center Presenter: Father David Sharland, YA P.V., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Seekonk; Secretary of Youth Apostles and Retreat Program Coordinator For: Youth Ministers, Teachers, ReI. Ed. Volunteers, Parents, Priests Info: Youth Apostles ~508) 672-2755

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Iteering pOintl ATTLEBORO - A Taize, Prayer Night will be held in the chapel at the La Salette Shrine tonight at 7:30 p.m. It will be Jed

by Father Pat and include Scripture, petitions and prayers,of reconciliation. Participants are asked. to bring a candle in a drip-proof container or holder. For more in- formation call 222-5410.

ATTLEBORO - The Counseling Center of the La Salette Shrine is offering Grief Education Programs this month for those dealing with the'death of a loved one. They, are as follows: Sept. 7, "Central Needs of Mourners:" Sept 11, "Regrets;" Sept. 21, "Grief's Common Language;" Sept. 25, "Shame and Guilt." For more information call the Counseling Center at 226-8220. , BREWSTER -

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FALL RIVER- Bishop Sean P. O'Malley OFM Cap., will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for couples observing 25th and information call 385-3252.

50th wedding anniversaries' in CEN,TERVILLE - The 2000 on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. at St. Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of Mary's Cathedral. For more inforCatholic Nurses will celebrate,in mation contact'your local parish. , , the unity of the Eucharist at the 10:45 a.m. Mass on' Sept. 17 at MANSFIELD - A series of Our Lady of Victory Church.

- Natural Family Planning classes sponsored by the Couple to EAST SANDWICH - Au- Couple League, will begin on gustine Father Walter Quinn will Sept. 10 from 2-4 p.m. at St. speak on the topic "Living the Mary~s Parish center. For more Gospel of Life," at the 4 p.m. Vigil inforniation call Jon or Maureen Mass on Saturday and at the 7 liowey at 339-4730; a.m: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses NORTH DARTMOUTH on Sunday at Corpus Christi Par- , ish, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse A Divorced and Separated SupRoad. ' port Group meets at the Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Road FAIRHAVEN Sacred from 7-9 p.m. on the second and 'Hearts Father Matthew Sullivan last Mondays each month. will preach tonight in honor of TAUNTON - The Youth Our Lady of Angels at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Church. It will include , Apostles Institute' will hold a prayer, praise and instruction' on semil}ar entitled "Helping Kids the importance of Our Lady in to Fall in Love with Jesus in the Eucharist;" on Sept. 5 from 8-9 people's live,S. p.m. in the Dolan Center at St. FALL RIVER- The'class of Mary's Church. Youth ministers, ·1970 from Mount St. Mary's teach,ers, catechists, parents and other interested' parties are invited to join them for Mass in the MAILING SERVICES side chapel at 7:30 p.m: prior to the program; For more information, call Youth Apostles at 6722755.

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WEST HARWICH - The Celebrate Life Committee will host a Holy Hour on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Route 28. Join them as they pray to end abortion.

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director of the Martin Institute wili ministers as a lobbyist with NETgive the welcome. Richard Fowler -WORK, a Catholic Social Justice ,of the Unites States Catholic Con- Lobby. She' holds a bachelor of sciference'will address "Development ence degree in education from ofWorld ,Peace."

Chestnut Hill College"a master's ,Saturday's morning workshops, degree in religious studies from St. which will be repeated in the after- Thomas Aquinas University in noon, will include "Organizing Rome, and,·certification as an eduSkills for Parish Development'" with cationaI' specialist from Seton Hall . Richard Fowler; "Called' to be ,University. A former teacher and Prophets and Kings'" with Robert member of national boards, she'has McCarty; "Network. (a Catholic also participated in Jact-finding delSocial Justice Lobby)" with St. Jo- egations to South Africa andEI SalSeph Sister Mary Elizabeth Ciark; vador. and ''A Respo,?-se to God's Call: Can Richard Fowler has supported, Anyone Manage on $600 a Month? trained and consulted with a variety 700? 800?" with Danis' Jones- of community organizations, social Dorsey. action offices and Chlirch-based 01'Afterlunch from noon to lp.m., ganizingeffortsthroughtheNational the workshops.will continue: Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs, . A panel presentation with audi- Catholic Charities USA. He is the director of 'Diocesan ence participation will included three ,models ofparish social ministry fea- Affairs in the Department of Social turing St. John the Evangelist Par7 Development and World Peace of ish, Attleboro; and St. \Mary's Ca- the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conferthedral Parish and St. Stanislaus Par- ence, which provides services and ish in Fall River. support to bishops and diocesan ofMichael Cote will speak about fices in efforts, to act on Catholic the Coyle-Cassidy High School so- social ministry and social teaching.

Danis Jones-Dorsey joined cial ministry program, and Corline Cronin will address "Feeding the Catholic Charities USA in Alexan/' dria, Va., after a decade of governHomeless."

The conference's presenters offer ment and community service in Baltimore, Md. Catholic Charities USA a wealth of social service expertise.

Sister Clark is a published author is a private network of 1/00 local and writer who has had a broad ca- agencies that help the needy. She is reel' in the field of human concerns responsible for examining root and Catholic Social Justice and now causes and identifying public policy

, solutions to meet the needs ofpeople living in poverty in our nation.

Robert McCarty, also a published author, is executive director of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, which provides networking, resources and leadership for the development of youth ministry within the Catholic Church. He hold a bachelor's degree,in sociology and theology from St.'Joseph's University; a master's degree in religious education from LaSalle University; and doctor of ministry de, gree from the Graduate Theological Foundation in Indiana He offers workshops and training programs in youth ministry skills and issues on an'internationalleveI: Robert Surette is a Boston artist who in his "Prayers to Paintings" ministries, puts on a unique and memorable demonstration as he brings Christ to life through dramatic painting illustrated with powerful music. Audience members gasp in amazement as he puts the finishing touches on his moving and realistic portraits of Christ, which take him only minutes to complete.

For more information and to register contact Sister Catherine Francis, at Catholic Social, Services, P.O. Box M-Souih Station, Fall River, MA 02724, or by calling (508) 674-4681 or by FAX at (508) 675-2224; or by E-mail: scf@cssdioc.org. ' I