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LABOR DAY, 1989

ttWhatsoever ",ork is to be done, do it." Exod. 16:23

usee says church, labor movement must help defend work, dignity WASHINGTON (CNS) - The church and the labor movement are called upon to take part in the. "common task of defending work and human dignity," said the U.S. Catholic Conference's 1989 Labor Day statement.

Union members "have a duty to use their unions not only for their own self-interest, but also for the good of the whole society," said the statement from Auxiliary Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan of Brooklyn, N. Y., chairman ofthe USCC's Committee on Domestic Policy.

The statement was issued in Washington.

"The value of democratic labor unions to a free society must be recognized at home as well as abroad," Bishop Sullivan said in the statement, titled "Freedom, Justice and the Role of Unions."

"Through unions, workers can not only have more, they can be more. " Catholic social teaching for

nearly 100 years "has supported As a result, Bishop Su!1ivan the rights of workers to organize said, there are "unprecedented gaps and to bargain collectively,"Bishop in income and assets between highSullivan said. "It is the God-given and low-income Americans," with dignity of workers that gives them rich Americans "caught up in the the right to make that choice freely, 'cult of having.' " , without interference or intimidaBishop Sullivan referred to the tion from management or labor teaching of Pope John Paul II's representatives. " 1988 encyclical "On SoCial ConWorkers in Poland, Hungary, cerns" in declaring that "one ofthe China, South Africa, Siberia and worst injustices in the contemporthe Ukraine are making gains, but ary world is the unequal distribu"in the United States, ironically, tion of the goods and services workers are measurably worse off intended by God for all." than they were 10 years ago," , "All of our society suffers from Bishop Sullivan said. this disproportionate distribution "Structural changes in the econ- of power and wealth," Bishop Sulomy, increased reliance on imports, livan continued. "When the pain union-breaking efforts and a grow- of economic dislocation and the ing shift to lower-paid, part-time rewards of economic recovery are employment have left millions of not shared fairly, as they have not Americans without the protection been in the past 10 years, social of unions. For many, this has and political ties can be frayed or meant lower living standards, no shattered." health benefits and less security Bishop Sullivan lamented the for their families." "plague of 'greenmail' raids, hos-

tile takeovers and leveraged 'buyouts that are loading American corporations with unmanageable debt at the expense of jobs, dividends and productivity."

"Greenmail" is the buying of a large amount of a company's stock in anticipatic;m that the management, fearing that the buyer will gain control, will buy it back at a premium over the market price.

He called for examining government policies to see how they "encourage or discourage employers from campaigns to dismantle established unions, unilaterally rescind health and retirement benefits or restructure so as to block organizing efforts."

"N 0 one may deny the right to organize without attacking human dignity itself," said Bishop Sullivan in quoting the U.S. bishops' pastoral letter "Economic Justice for All." "Therefore, we firmly oppose organized efforts, such as

those regrettably seen in this country, to break existing unions or prevent workers from organizing."

Bishop Sullivan cited a U.S. Labor Department study to demonstrate that "a strong trade union movement, with widespread collective bargaining, can strengthen all of society."

Union workers make $2 an hour more in wages and $3 an hour more in benefits, according to the March 1989 study, "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation."

"Because oftheir higher pay and better security, they are less likely to need government-provided welfare or health benefits. Union workers are also' more likely to have a voice in workplace decisions and local affairs," Bishop Sullivan said.

He added that "strong democratic unions can be the training' grounds for community leaders."

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River -

Fri., Sept. I, 1989

Bishop says Catholics have "right to g~od liturgy" SAN ANGELO, Texas (CNS) - Catholics have a "right to goodworship," and "poor liturgy ... deprives" them of that right, saida pastoral letter issued by San Angelo Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer.

In calling for full and active participation in the liturgy, Bishop Pfeifer said, "Our assembly suffers any time an individual with a special .ministry says, 'Father will do it,' or 'Someone else will fill in.'

Our assembly suffers any time anyone says, 'I won't be missed.' " The pastoral letter, "Liturgy Cel- . ebrates Life," was published in the West Texas Angelus, San Angelo's diocesan newspaper, in obser- . vance of the 25th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, which was issued Dec. 4, 1963.

Noting that the word "liturgy" comes from a Greek word meaning "public work," Bishop Pfeifer said the liturgy "is the main "public work," Bishop Pfeifer said the liturgy "is the main 'public work' of the church, the body of Christ."

"Public, not private!" he added.

"Private prayers and personal devotion, while necessary and laudable, are not part of the public worship ofthe church. The assembly is not a gathering of individuals pres- ent solely for their own agenda."

The public nature of liturgy extends to other sacramental celebrations, Bishop Pfeifer said. . "There is no such thing as a private baptism. Even the sacrament of reconciliation reaches its fullest and richest meaning when celebrated by a group of people."

To be Catholic, Bishop Pfeifer said, "is to be a eucharistic person ... the Eucharist is the heart of the sacramental life and all the other sacraments flow from it."

Because of the priest shortage, he said, some Sunday assemblies in the future will be services of the Word with Communion.

But such services are not to be considered "second-class worship," · Bishop Pfeifer said.

He invoked the late Tmppist Father Thomas Merton's definition of liturgy as "an action in which people express who they are, and who they wish to become." Bishop Pfeifer said liturgy calls Catholic's "to be truthful and authentic and enrich Rur service and sharing."Liturgy, he added, "helps us constantly capture a sense of appreciation and thanksgiving that can be lost so easily in a culture of consumerism where many are · content primarily with material gains and achievements."

Each Sunday is a "little Easter," Bishop Pfeifer said. '!It is my strong hope that Sunday would be observ: ed as a day of prayer and rest centered on the Lord, rather than a day of work,. or one which is largely commercial or recreational."

"When given a choice," Bishop Pfeifer said, "Christians should · chose not to work on Sunday."

Although Sunday is the "original and principai feast day" of the church, Bishop Pfeifer said, "Care. should be taken that daily Mass does not become monotonous and dull."

Neglect of the Word or the Eucharist "results in poor liturgy, which deprives the assembly of its right to good worship," Bishop Pfeifer said. "The question that

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some still ask, 'How late can' I .arrive for Mass and fulfill my obligation?' misses the,point and shows l! lack of respect for Christ himself who is present in the Word and the Eucharist."

The pastoral letter was Bishop Pfeifer's sixth since his installation as bishop of San Angelo in 1985.

Obituaries Rev. John T. Corr Rev. John T. Corr, CSC, former president of Stonehill College, North Easton, died August 16 in . the community residence at Cocoa Beach, Fla., where he had been recuperating from heart surgery.

Father Corr was born March 8, 1924 in ·Boston, the son of the late John and Josephine (Doody) Corr.

He entered the Congregation of Holy Cross at Our Lady of Holy Cross Seminary, North Easton, in 1941 and professed his vows at the Holy Cross novitiate, North Dartmouth in 1944. He continued his studies for the priesthood at the University of Notre Dame and graduated in 1946. He was ordained to the priesthood in Burlington, Vt., in 1950.

After receiving an economics degree from Notre Dame in 1952, he taught at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. From there he joined the staff of the Family Rosaryand Family Theater in Albany N.Y. and Hollywood. In seven years with Family Rosary, he supervised production of radio scripts and television specials for such greats as Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Raymond Burr and Jimmy Durante. hi 1961, Father Corr came to Stonehill College, where he served as registrar and admissions director for three years before being appointed president in 1964. He . was president until 1971.

In 1982, Father Corr was appointed assistant provincial of the Eastern Holy Cross Fathers. For the past year he had been an assistant in a parish in Vero Beach, Fla. A funeral Mass was held Aug. 22 at St. Mary's Chapel on the Stonehill campus, followed by burial at the Holy Cross Fathers Cemetery, North Easton.

Father Corr is survived by a sister, Margaret Corr, of Roslindale.

Donations may be made in Father Corr's name to the Stonehill College Sc~olarship Fund.

Maria E.S. Cabral Maria E.S. Cabral, 88, of Fall River, died Aug. 3 after a brief illness. She had taught kindergarten at Espirito Santo School, Fall River, for 53 years.

Miss Cabral was born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Rocha) Cabral. She came to Fall River as a child and lived most of her life in the city.

She graduated from the Normal School of the Sacred Heart, Fall River, and studied with the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary in Quebec, Canada.

She was a member of Our Lady of Health Church, Fall River,

MARY SUE DAVIS, accompanied by an attorney, arrives at the courthouse in Maryville, Tenn., for the trial in which she is seeking control of the embryos she and her now-estranged husband, Junior Davis, produced by in vitro fertilization. (eNS/ UPI photo)

Frozen'human embryos: tragic technology WASHINGTON (CNS) - The divorce trial of a Tennessee couple over the fate of seven frozen embryos is "one of the most tragic instances of technology dragging us along" into ethical dilemmas, said a priest who specializes in medical-moral issues.

The Catholic Church "maintains that life begins at conception. Even, if someone is placed in the state of suspended animation, that person is still a human being, including frozen embryos," said Father Russell Smith, who heads the Pope John XXIII Medical-Moral Research and Education Center in Braintree, Mass.

Judge W. Dale Young of the State Circuit Court is expected to render a decision within 30 days of the trial, which ended last month in Maryville, Tenn.

Mary Sue Davis, 28, is seeking implantation of the embryos fertilized through the "in vitro" process by her estranged husband, Junior Lewis Davis, and frozen in liquid nitrogen - to try to become pregnant. . Mrs.· Davis and her lawyer say the embryos are "preborn ·children" with rights of their own.

Her husband argues that he does not want to be a father and has a right to control his own reproduction. He is suing for veto power over the embryos' use and has said he wants to keep them in storage.

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where she was an organist and CCD teacher. She received a Marian Medal for her work at Espirito Santo School.

A funeral Mass was held Aug. 5 at Our Lady of Health Church, followed by burial at Notre Dame Cemetery. .

Miss Cabral is survived by several nieces and nephews. Remembrances may be sent to Espirito Santo School, 253 Alden St., Fall River, 02723.

a child, or whether they should be said the winner should be the one regarded as property and settle the "who has the best interest of the child in mind." In his view Mrs. matter as a property dispute.

The situation "should have been Davis should get custody "because thought out with greater clarity she intends to implant the and wisdom," Father Smith said, embryos."

"What is happening didn't need adding that there are gaps in the protocols offertility clinics govern- to happen. Where ethical considing the in vitro procedure that erations are given, you only fertilresult in "grave injustices for par- ize the number that will be implanted," he said. ents and children." , Father Joseph Kukura, vice presLife has become "a product we can accept or reject, and the sacred- ident for theology, mission and ness of human life is further com- ethics at the St. Louis-based Catholic Health Association, told CNS promised," Father Smith said.

"From a natural law perspective that the trial should remind society the rights that are not being talked "of its obligation to do some ethiabout are the rights of the embryo, cal reflection at the head and not the patient," because the trial has the tail" of such a situation.

"Ethical unclarity does not.mean focused on the couples' rights, he license to proceed, but rather chalsaid.

Father Smith said he thought lenges society to come to grips the embryos should be implanted with the values which might be in the mother two at a time until supported by or undermined by eventually they are used up. various choices ...... he said.

"She took the responsibility of He added that the Catholic tradeciding to bring them into being dition views the embryos as human and now has the responsibility to life "which has rights in and of provide for their life and welfare," itself and cannot be bartered or he said, adding that the church traded back and forth as someteaches that "one has a right to be thing more material than personal." born of their parents."

In other comments about the The Catholic Church has ruled trial, Dr. William May, professor out in vitro fertilization as immoral of ethics in the School of Theology even when the reproductive cells at The Catholic University of Amercome from husband and wife, be- ica in Washington said the embryos cause fertilization is then separ- are "human beings with potential ated from the conjugal act. The and not potential human beings" 1987 Vatican document on pro- and that they should be implanted creation said that "human embryos in the mother's womb and brought obtained in vitro are human beings to term. and subjects with rights" and canJesuit Father Richard McCornot be destroyed deliberately..It mick from the University of Notre also condemned freezing embry.os Dame, South Bend, Ind., called because of"grave risks of death or . the frozen embryos "human life" harm." . but said "the question is whether In 1987 the bishops of Great it's a person endowed with inalieBritain said that -spare or "orphan" nable rights." embryos should be implanted in Knack . the mother or some "willing woman" or if that was not possible "What one does easily, one does should be "retained and cared for well." -Carnegie as long as they can be judged to be -...... alive."

Indiana attorney James Bopp GOD'S ANCHOR HOLDS Jr., general counsel for the National Right to Life Committee, viewed ----~ the irial as a custody battle and

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A DIOCESAN COUNCIL of Catholic Women leadership team from the Fall River diocese recently conducted a structure/ leadership seminar in Springfield for members of that dio'cese's newly-organized council. Fall River representatives welcomed by Springfield DCCW president Kate 'Kubera, third from left, were, from'left, DCCW third vice-president Bella Nogueira; past diocesan president now serving on the National Council of Catholic Women nominatingcommitee Claudette Armstrong; diocesan president Madeline Wojcik, past president Dorothy Curry; Organization Services chairman Madeleine Lavoie; recording secretary Theresa Lewis. Techniques presented by the Fall River team provided leaders ~f the Springfield diocese,with skills and ' information needed to affiliate area groups With the new DCCW.

ABINGDON, Va.(CNS)-Sis- ·St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, ter Bernadette Kenny was-recently and had to drive the oversize vehicleared of a charge that she had ere over the mountain roads. violated a court order by impeding coal traffic to show support for the coal miners strike in Dickenson COMPANION County. Sister Kenny, a member AND of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, was among 16 people arHOME-MAKER rested for driving slowly and allegedly delaying Pittston Coal Co. Light Duties trucks. This strike tactic has been Wanted For Daytime used by the United Mine Workers From in their five-month-old strike. The nun has admitted sympathy with 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. the strikers, but denied she was For Information Call assisting them. Rather, she said 673·6568 that she was delivering medicine as part of outpatient services from

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Faith sustained' couple while lost at sea jumped in their life raft. In 15 ,arrangements because they wanted minutes their boat was gone. to stay in Costa Rica for a few days Lt. Andy Connor of the U.S. so they could visit the Shrine of the Coast Guard's Pacific headquar- Virgin of the Angels in Cartago. ters in Alameda, Calif., told CNS "That's all you have is your that whale attacks like the one the faith," Ms. Smith said.

Butlers described are rare.

Ms. Smith, who flew to Costa "A pod of whales might have Rica to be with her parents, added been playing around and the boat that the family would not head' may have been in their way," he back to the United States until her said. "The whales usually don't do parents regained their strength. anything to humans unless they're killer whales. (The Butlers) are very fortunate to have survived."

After 20 days adrift, ,the couple ran out of food and started eating A recent series of presentations raw fish. Butler lost 49 of his 175 on Recognizing and Coping with pounds and his wife went from 150 Stress sponsored by the diocesan pounds to 92 pounds.

The couple's faith helped them Family Life Center was so over~ survive multiple shark attacks and booked, say officials, that a second the desperation of not being spot- series is being offered for those ted by at least 40 ships they saw who could not be accommodated . throughout the ordeal, their and for other interested persons.

Jerry and Scottie Foley, Diocedaughter said.

The Butlers recited two psalms san Office of Family Ministry prodaily and listened to church servi-. gram directors, said the new series;' ces on their radio. Once broadcast like the first, will be given by told a story of the Virgin of the Dorothy J. Levesque of the Office Angels, Costa Rica's patron saint of Ministry with Separated, Divoralso known as the Virgin of the ced, Remarried and Widowed Persons of the diocese of Providence.

Rescue. They prayed to her., The Foleys said that persons need "If your wish comes true, you're not fit int,o those categories to parsupposed to visit her," Ms. Smith ticipate in the program, which will Frugality said. be held from 7:00 to 9 p.m. TuesDays later, their wish did come "Frugality includes all of the days Sept. 26, and Oct. 3, 17 and true when Ii Costa Rican coast other virtues." - Cicero 31 at the Family Life Center. guard crew plucked them out of .... .... .........

Everyone experiences stress, says the water near Golfito.

Mrs. Levesque, noting that it is "a Connor said his office had natural and a needed part of life" GOD'S ANCHOR HOLD' planned to bring the couple back and that without it there can be no to the United States, but the Butlers growth. Her series aims at transopted. to make their own travel forming negative stresses into positive stresses, identifying sources of stress and placing stress-causing events into perspective.

Causes ofstress, she said, include death of a family member or other -":" ~._' ·,:·~:\,,:.::\::t::::::t·· loved one; divorce and! or separation; proble~s relating to children, jobs, health or finances; moving; and family dissension.

Symptoms may be feelings of confusion, depression, being overHis Excellency, the Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, whelmed or "ready to snap."

Bishop of Fall River, announces the appointment of the ReverInformation on the stress sesend Joseph M. Costa to be Administrator of St. Vincent's sions is av,ailable from the Family Home, Fall River, Mass.

Life Center at 500 Slocum Rd., Effective Sept. 1,1989 North Dartmouth, tel. 508-9996420.

WASHINGTON (CNS) - For nearly two months, Susan Smith had visions of her frightened parents floating in a raft in a pitch black ocean.

Her visions were a reality for her parents, William Butler, 59, and his 56-year-old wife, Simone, of Miami, who were rescued off the Costa Rican coast after surviving on'raw fish-and purified water for 66 days in a life raft.

"They had hope, they had faith," Ms. Smith told Catholic News Service in a telephone interview from a hospital in Golfito, Costa Rica, where her parents are recuperating from the ordeal. "Thank God, they are alive."

The couple had left MiamiAptil 23 to sail around the world. They hoped to reach Spain by 1992'and return with a Columbus Day regatta.

The Catholic couple said some . 60 whales rammed and sank their 39-foot sailboat on June 15 about 1,200 miles away from where they were rescued. The couple quickly sent a mayday signal, grabbed a saltwater converter, a transistor radio, eight cans of food, some cookies and a fishing hook and

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fr-i.,'Sept. 1, 1989

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A Quiet Work Very few people realize that the Holy See has one of the most effective and important diplomatic corps in the world. As a sovereign nation, the State ofth~ Vatican City plays a dynamic role in international affairs.

Papal nuncios and pronuncios, so-called from nuntius, the Latin word for messenger, are the Vatican equivalent of ambassadors. They and apostolic delegates represent the Vatican in over 140 nations. In addition, special representatives of the Holy See are delegates or observers at all major global governmental and non-governmental organizations, including, of course, the United Nations.

Some, especially in this country, question the need of such representation. Indeed, it was only in 1984 that the United States and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations.

Mainstream anti-Catholic forces are still upset over this action.

Too few of us realize how much the Holy See does in this regard. Only recently, President Bush contacted the Vatican for aid in the volatile hostage crises. The Holy See and Iran exchange ambassadors. A few years ago the Vatican was the official mediator in a dispute between Chile and Argentina. In short, day in and day out the diplomatic work of the Church serves the world community.

Aside from the customary ceremonial duties, the basic responsibilities of a Vatican ambassador are the development of good relations with civil governments and collaboration in works of peace and efforts towards the good of the entire human family. ' In addition, Vatican diplomats represent the Holy See to the local church. In this country, for instance, the pronuncio.plays a role in nomination of bishops, maintains a close relationship with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and may serve in an advisory capacity to major religious superiors or in other areas.

The Vatican has long been recognized as a world listening post. Consider that every bishop of a diocese submits a detailed report of his see every five years. In a church family of close to one billion people gathered into over 2,300 dioceses, you can be sure a lot goes on.

Just imagine the amount of information at the Vatican fingertips. In a world more than fanatical in pursuing news, the Holy See is far from an anachronism. The children of the world realize this even more than do the children oflight. They acknowledge the importance of the role of Vatican City in global affairs. ' From Warsaw to Morocco, Yugoslavia to South Africa, Canada to Cuba, Vatican diplomats are indispensable agents for peace, human rights and the public good. Significant a~ they already are, they will gain even more importance as each member of.the world family becomes more aware of its neighbors through the marvels of today's communications capabilities.

Some 20 years ago, Pope Paul VI updated an~ expanded the responsibilities of Vatican diplomats. In the years since, much has changed. But the representatives ofthe Holy See continue to carry out withjoyful pride their mission of promoting peace and goodwill among nations.

We may all be proud of their路accomplishments in this sensi-' tive area.

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by Father Kevin J. Harrington From time to time the phenomenon known as "burnout" is highlighted by psychologists who deal with professional people. Too many people in the helping professions face stress and overwork. Not surprisingly, priests are not exempt from burnout.

Perhaps our hardy ancestors would laugh at our making such a big deal out of plain old hard work. A more spiritual concept of hard work can keep burnout from becoming its inevitable consequence. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encouraged his disciples with his famous exhortation about the lilies of the field to remind us of his Father's tender care in meeting our every need.

If we look at our work as accomplishing something worthwhile for the common good, we lessen the danger of burnout.

However vivid Jesus's metaphor, it is difficult for us to really perceive ourselves as cared for by God. But we are God's children, not just a mechanism of nerves, brain and muscle that can be overstressed and' break down like, a .machine. One reason it is so difficult to understnad this is because we are blinded to our true spiritual nature by our faults.

Famed retreat master Father Vincent Dwyer once wrote about his struggle to overcome his shortcomings as he entered life as a Trappist monk. After confiding his problem to an old abbot he was advised to examine both the front and back of a tapestry. When he described the beauty of the front of the tapestry and. the seeming

disarray of the back, the abbot when, we pray, we too often ask assured him that life was like a him to help us to achieve our own tapestry and that the Holy Spirit agenda. It is much better to trust God and to seek his guidance as we was the weaver.

The abbot assured the young plan our day.

It is also the best way of elimimonk that one day that he would glimpse the beauty of the front of nating the temptation of praying the tapestry and recognize that all that our will be done. Too often we he disliked about himself was just , neglect to do this as we try to the back view. The wise old man accomplish our goals in an atmoshad found a new way ofexpressing phere where there is never enough the adage "God writes straight time, rest, peace or quiet. with crooked lines."

When I find myself harried by Another reason it is difficult for the pressure of deadlines and comus to understand how God truly mitments I am fond of picturing cares for us is that we leave so little one of my favorite paintings, often room for him in our lives. Even on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. By Winslow Homer, it depicts an old wooden sailboat under full sail with three young boys and an old man in it.

The sky is ominous and the sailing conditions are rough.

Sept. 3 The children are oblivious to the' .

1912, Rev. Thomas J. McGee, imminent danger because they D.O., Pastor, Sacred Heart, Tauntotally trust the old man at the ton helm whose eyes are fixed upon , Sept. 4 the horizon.

1864, Rev. .Joseph P. Tallon, The painting is a reminder that Pastor, St. Mary, New Bedford our peace in life does not depend 1894, Rev. John J. Maguire, on outwared conditions but comes Founder, St. IJeter, Provincetown from within.'

Sept. 5 Each of us has his or her own 1948, Rev. Napoleon A. Mes- challenges to face. Hard work does sier, Pastor, St. Mathieu" Fall not necessarily lead to burnout' if River we learn to give up the desire to clingto our personal agenda and instead . Sept. 7 1966, Very Rev. James E. Mc- commit our work to God. We can then become like those Mahon, Pastor, Sacred Heart, Oak three young boys and find the' Bluffs 1984, Rev. Raymond Pelletier, great peace and joy of yielding to MS., LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro God's restful yet productive pace.

We are so much more than' Sept. 8 1868, Rev. Thomas Sheehan, machines, for we are a little less Founder, Holy Trinity, West Har- than the angels and cared for more than we can ever imagine! wich

To hold or to send?

One of our sons was born Sept. 14, just one day before the kindergarten cutoff date, so we had to decide whether he was to be the youngest or the oldest in his class. .

We held him for a year and it turned out to be the better decision but we were aided by the fact that his two best neighborhood friends were in his class. Had they been going the earlier year, it would have been difficult for us to send him or hold him.

Our major worry was that he would be the first in his class to drive but that didn't happen.

Today's parents have it harder deciding- because kindergarten is harder. Because-studies show that six-year-old kindergarteners do better in school in subsequent years than five-year-olds, many parents are holding their children to give them the advantage.

When there are more six- than five-year-olds in the class, teachers tend to teach toward the higher level, thereby insuring that the five-year-old will lag behind. Studies confirm that while this isn't a large lag, it is consistent.

Compounding this situation is the inclusion of academic skills like reading and writing in kindergarten where constructed play activities once made up the curriculum. Many five-year-olds do not possess the small motor skills or hand/ eye coordination to compete

Theology: word aboutGod What would the church be like if all its theologians disappeared?

Although that sounds improbable,.the pressures theologians are experiencing could mean that some will choose not to teach in Catholic colleges and universities anymore.

What reasons would theologians give for this?

I. Some theologians are disturbed by assertions that they are usurping the teaching authority of bishops.

2. There are theologians who think that the censuring of Father Charles Curran, the moral theologian, has left in its wake many urgent, unanswered questions concerning their roles and responsibilities.

3. Similarly, a number of American theologians, along with Spanish, French, German and Italian theologians, have complained that they think the academic freedom needed to conduct theological research is being threatened.

4. There is a feeling among some that the Vatican-mandated profession offaith expresses a distrust of theologians.

If such grievances ever reached the point of causing Catholic theologians to switch to secular universities or to stop their research, what could this mean to the church?

It is possible that o·ther theologians would replace·. them who aren't interested in research and who seeks to avoid all controversy. Now, there is something to be said for people who don't want to rock the boat. The church always ha.s striven for unity and this type

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of theologian justifiably could argue that he or she is defending that unity.

However, the church's growth has often been aided by healthy controversy.

If theologians avoided original research because it could lead to unsettling questions, the results would be serious. When the discipline required by research slackens, the church's ability to respond to. some of the pressing issues of the 'age suffers. Then various heresies and false mythologies creep into the practice of religion..

Given the complexity of the issues facing the church today, we need theologians willing to expend hours on .research, who are fearless in the pursuit of truth and who rove the' church.

Theological research is needed because it is the only discipline that· allows us to get' above' the world's problems and' helps us to see them through tI:te eyes of God. SoJar I have pictured the theologian as Ii res¢archer dealing with complex problems. ·But there is another reason why the church needs him or her.

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successfully with six-year-olds, so they struggle and fail, which affects DOLORES their self-esteem and success in school years to follow.

So what is a parent to do with a CURRAN five-year-old who is ready socially and eager to go? Check out the kindergarten curriculum. Many With Sesame Street and other advanced school districts, recognizing the problem, have returned early childhood television proto the original purpose of kinder- grams at their fingertips, many garten, i.e. to furnish an environ- children do recognize letters and ment where structured activities words but it doesn't mean they're like building blocks, sorting colors, ready to read. They can become and playing farm help the child frustrated if asked to achieve readdevelop motor and social skills. ing coordination before they are They save reading and writing for developmentally ready.

"A child needs to be successful the first grade.

Other schools have pushed the 90 percent of the time," a teacher first grade curriculum into kinder- said. "Finding a place where she garten, a sad mistake, I believe. can become successful is extremely Many children aren't developmen- important." tillly ready for reading and writSo finding that place is the paring, and the stigma of failure can ent's chieftask. If you are puzzling last a lifetime. . over whether to send or hold your "We're trying to speed up human five-year-old, visit the kindergarten development," one kindergarten and teacher. Ask about the course teacher said. "Kindergarteners need of study. How much emphasis and time to play, not laissez-faire play time are devoted to reading, writing and other academic skills? but play that involves learning."

Another agreed. "We've pushed If, as it appears, ·schools are kids too far down the road. We've returning to a constructive play just got to stop. We've just got to curriculum, the problem will solve make a stand." itself, of course, because the edge Paradoxically, it's often the that six-year-olds have will disapparents who insist upon higher pear. As advocates for our chilacademic skills in kindergarten. dren, we parents might do well to "My child knows the alphabet and influence a return to the original lots of words," they say. "He's purpose of kindergarten in our districts. ready to read."

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insight into a puzzling biblical saying. Or perhaps they felt closer to God because the theologian manifested an intimacy with him coming from years of study.

It is the instilling of that intimacy which is a theologan's greatest contribution to the church.

And it takes us back to the original meaning of theology. Coming from the Greek, it means "the word about God.:'

Lutheran nuptials Q. Your column helps me in many things•• hope you can advise me on what is bothering me now.

One of my grandsons is getting married in a couple of montbs.

The ceremony is at a Lutheran church. What do • do during the ceremony as far as kneeling, taking communion or whatever else?

Do • just sit and listen to the ceremony? (.IIinois~

A. Under ordinary circumstances you would be completely free, as far as the Catholic faith is concerned, to participate in the ceremony in every way, except that you should not receive communion.

The ecumenical guidelines for our church would permit your doing whatever the rest of the congregation would do in a Lutheran ceremony such as a wedding.

I cannot imagine, from ceremQnies in other churches in which I have participated, that there would be anything contradictory to our Catholic faith which should make you hesitate. Sit, stand, kneel (some Lutheran congregations which I have visited kneel during parts of the service), respond to the prayers - in other words, follow the lead of others present.

Weare encouraged to share in prayer with each other, including at occasions like weddings, funerals and so on.

As I indicated, as a Catholic you should not receive communion during the Lutheran service, if communion is offered. For us, reception Qf communion is a powerful statement of common belief and religious commitment and communty with those with whom we receive this sacrament. For this

By FATHER JOHN DIETZEN reason, -> the regulations of our church indicate that we should avoid this manner of participation in Protestant worship.

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We should remember also that you may not be invited to receive communion anyway.· This would depend on which Lutheran Synod that particular congregation is part of. Certain Lutheran groups and congregations are quite strict, as we are, about members of other faiths sharing in their eucharistic celebrations. We should respect· those wishes when we are their guests.

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Bishop sa.ys taxes unfair to Catholic school parents SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) Bishop Quinn said. "Only in total- Sacramento Bishop Francis A. itarian systems does the state reQuinn, contending that public serve to itself the primary right to schools have a "financial monop- . edlJcate youth." oly," said parents of children in Bishop Quinn listed Canada, Catholic schools "want a fair share Denmark, New Zealand, England, of their own tax money" to edu- Australia and' West Germany as cate their children. "other democratic governments" Public schools "have been al- whose private schools are "sublowed to function in a financial stantially assisted" and who "do monopoly" and "frequen!ly end not penalize any children or any up being schools which are rela- families for a particular choice." tivelyexpensive to run," Bishop Since their founding, "churchQuinn said. related schools educated the poor "Private school families do not and all economic levels as they do want special tax 'privileges,''' Bish- now," Bishop Quinn said, and op Quinn said. "They do want a now educate "a good percentage" tax system which does not penal- of non-Catholics and "in some ize them." He suggested voucher instances an even greater ethnic programs, textbook loans and "tax mix than our public schools," arrangements" as ways to "treat ...

Poor families with children in all families equitably."

Catholic schools are under a "heavy Bishop Quinn's comments were burden" to "exercise this constitupublished in the Catholic Herald, tional choice:: he said. . diocesan newspaper.

Meanwhile, Catholic schools As churches are not given tax "are operated with less than half advantages to the detriment of the amount' of money per student other churches, "neither should than is used to operate comparathere be an established school sys- ble schools," Bishop Quinn said. tem privileged by a tax arrange- "This includes parochial schools ment which disadvantages citizens which have few or no priests, sischoosing to. send their children to ters or brothers on their staffs."

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy other schools," Bishop Quinn said.

Bishop Quinn said, "A fair, non- (CNS) - Pope John Paul II told a "That choice is not a privilege; it discriminating tax arrangement group of medical researchers that is a basic ltuman right," he said. could actually mean fewer total . abortion and "all forms of genetic "The primary right of education dollars being expended for all manipulation" are morally unacdoes not belong to the state or the schools" than are currently spent. ceptable. government,' but to the parent," now. .

New medical discoveries, the Bishop Quinn praised public pope said, should always offer a school personnel who do "an excel- service to life, "from its very beginlent, very difficult job," adding, nings to its natural end."

The pope made the remarks to ."We certainly do not begrudge our public schools the money they . participants in a Rome conference need. We actually think they need on twins, during a recent audience more money," at his summer villa at Castel GanBut "all duly conducted schools dolfo, outside Rome.

He said developments in the are equal," Bishop Quinn said.

"N 0 one type school should be study of multiple pregnancy "have helped curtail a certain tendencyprivileged - public or private."

Bishop Quinn said government which considered the termination deals "fairly and evenhandedly" in of pregnancy a justifiable medical giving assistance 'and tax benefits procedure. Such developments to church-owned hospitals, govern- have also demonstrated the unacment chaplains, students at reli- ceptableness, in moral as well as in gious colleges and uni.versities. The strictly scientific terms, of all forms GI Bill, he added, "never discrimi- of genetic manipulation. " "The defense of life and the dignates grounds of religion." nity of the human person must be Decisions of paramount concern in all scien"A man in earnest finds means, tific research," the pope said. or, ifhe cannot find, creates them," The pope did not elaborate on - Channing his remarks about genetic manipu-

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In 1987, for example, he cited the good that can come from genetic experimentation in the prevention and cure 9f hereditary disease. In the same speech, he said such research raises new ethical problems. Specifically he said, it should not be allowed when it involves the selection of human beings inspired by eugenics or the interruption of embryonic or fetal life because of a genetic defect.

In his talk the pope said there

was a "grQwing recognition that all human life is sacred, and that any assault on life, especially that of procured abortion, is in fact a denial of God's law as it is written in the heart of each person.

ON SEPT. 8, the feast of the Nativity of Mary, the diocesan Legion of Mary will celebrate the centennial year of the birth of Legion founder .Frank Duff at a 7 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony Church, Mattapoisett. Concelebrants will be Rev. Barry Wall, diocesan director of the Legion, and Rev. Matthew Sullivan, SS.Cc., New Bedford Curia moderator.

Duff was born in Dublin, Ireland, one of seven children.

He was a civil servant until . 1933 when, at age 44, he retired to devote full time to the Legion of Mary, which he had founded,in 1921, originally to visit the hospitalized poor in Dublin. Within three months of its founding, Duff told the first members of the Legion that the group "was destined to cover the whole world."

In 1927 the Legion moved outside Dublin and from thence throughout the world.

"From its first moment it was in the hands of the Blessed Virgin," said Duff. "My departure from the scene is not going to remove it from her hands." He died in 1980 at age

91, 59 years after founding the

Eucharistic envoy VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II named French Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, as his personal representative to the International Eucharistic Congress in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 5-8.

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In the Fall River diocese, information is available from Father Wall, 22 Barstow St., Mattapoisett, 02739, or from Father Sullivan, PO Box Ill, Fairhaven 02719.

Kneecapping big ,labor Obsceneprograms Dear Editor; Shortly after Pope John Paul II denounced the three major TV networks for their showing of obscene programs that reach the homes of the decent people of our nation, the movie industry is endeavoring to outdo the TV moguls in releasing a pornographic movie entitled "Sex, Lies and Videotapes," now being shown across the country.

The irony of the situation is the praise. handed out to the writer and director of this obscene movie.

One movie critic, of the Boston Globe, calls the movie, "an intriguing, sly and erotic treat." His adulation of the writer and director of the film, Steven Soderbergh, for bringing such a porno movie to our state, just-about boggles the mind.

Is the word "chastity" a dirty word? It has always been a mandate of the Judeo-Christian ethic which guided the moral life of our , nation since its beginnings. It has always been echoed by the civil law of our nation. Is Mr. Valenti's office sleeping at the switch?

Shouldn't our citizens have moving pictures which reflect the minimum standards of public decency to which all of our people ar' entitled?

Thomas A. Walsh Morality in Media of Massachusetts

Teleconference set by CUD WASHINGTON (CNS) - A three-hour teleconference to be aired Sept. 30 is designed to link strategies for the V.S. bishops' Campaign for Human Development with those of local dioceses.

The teleconference, titled "Dioceses in Action: Viewing the Future," was announced by the V.S. Catholic Conference in Washington. It will begin at noon EDT and will be aired by the Catholic Telecommunications Network of America from its studios on Staten Island,N.Y. Testimonials for the campaign will be given during the teleconference by actors Bob Newhart and Raul Julia. Other testimonials will be delivered by V.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, a former member of the campaign's a'dvisory committee; Sister Thea Bowman, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and a noted author, teacher and gospel singer; and Henry Cisneros,former mayor of San Antonio, Texas.

Teleconference segments will include a prayer service led by Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin of Chicago, a report on the annual collection for the Campaign for Human Development - scheduled each year for the Sunday before Thanksgiving - and a discussion of potential strategy for the campaign.

Monies from th,e campaign fund national and local self-help antipoverty programs. The campaign also includes an ongoing educational program on the root causes of poverty.

In 1988, the campaign awarded grants totaling $6.9 million to 220 self-help projects across the country, bringing the total since its inception in 1970 to about $1l5 million for more than 2,500 antipoverty projects.

By Msgr. George G. Higgins Trade unionism tends to provoke almost black-and-white disagre,ement among conservatives.

Some, like Russell Kirk,areextremely critical of American trade unionism.

Others, however, like the late Clinton Rossiter, are far more sympathetic to the cause of American trade unions.

Among neo-conservatives (or, if he prefers, neo-liberals), Michael Novak of the American Enterprise Institute is perhaps the most forthright. ' "Democratic capitalism needs strong, disciplined, intellectually alert unions," he statlis in his major work, "The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism."

A 1984 "lay letter" on Catholic social teaching and the V.S. economy, of which Novak was reportedlya principal author, elaborates on this brief statement in considerable detail: "With the Catholic tradition," the letter says, "we affirm the rights, legitimacy and crucial social role of free labor unions, manifesting the fundamental human right of association. With the American tradition, we recognize with gratitude the immense role played by

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"We recognize that in recent years lab,or unions in the Vnited States have faced a difficult period.... We note with regret that many union members ... have felt besieged, receiving inadequate recognition in the press, from business leaders and from other sectors of society. In such periods, especially, it is important to voice our full support for the principle of free and voluntary association in labor unions."

Regrettably, the lay letter's support of trade unionism finds little resonance in the conservative and neo-conservative press. Rarely do I find in these journals forthright -:. or even tepid - support for free trade unions. With few exceptions, they tend to ignore the issue.

This is ruther perplexing, given the emphasis conservatives place on the indispensable role of socalled "mediating structures" between the individual and the state.

Surely free trade unions are among the most important of such "mediating structures." .

The lay letter says free trade unions are "a signficant litmus test

Archbishop urges Hispanic youth' to join in evangelizing LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Archbishop Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles has asked Hispanic young people of his archdiocese to join him in evangelizing other youths.

"Each of you is an evangelizer.

It is not necessary to take great and long courses'," said Archbishop Mahony. "No. You have been baptized in Christ Jesus. You have accepted Christ as savior aild redeemer," he said.

Archbishop Mahony made the comments in Spanish to some 1,500 young men and women at the Second Archdiocesan Congress of Hispanic Youth during a Mass on the Bishop Amat High School football field, Los Angeles.

The theme of the August weekend congress was "Jesus Christ, God and man: Whom do you say that I am?"

"We, all of us in the church, , need your participation in evangelizing the world oftoday. I iiwite all of you to say 'yes' to the Lord," the archbishop said.

"You have my prayers, my support in whatever way I can help you. I am ready and willing to journey with you in our work of salvation and together let us go forward in the name of the Lord," he said.

The archbishop's remarks were greeted by applause from the congregation in the field and on the bleachers.

During the year, Archbishop Mahony said, he has the opportunity to speak to many young people in different parts of the archdiocese - "in the neighborhoods, in schools, on the streets and, unfortunately, in the jails."

"Almost all the time I speak to youth they seem isolated and abandoned," he said.

"They have in their heart a profound interest in something better.

They seek another path to place themselves in the path of justice, peace andjoy. But sometimes they know not how, for no one has offered them a hand," he said.

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HIGGINS of the degree of freedom within nations." This being so, one would expect conservative publications to be among the strongest and most vocal supporters offree trade unions in the V nited States. V nfortuntely, this is not the case.

Labor Day would be a good occasion for some of the more influential conservative and neoconservative journalists and authors to make up for lost time in this regard.

At the very least, they ought to dissociate themselves from the aggressively macho rhetoric of one of their most anti-union soul brothers, former White House aide and syndicated columnist Patrick Buchanan, who said recently it is time for the GOP, metaphorically speaking, to "bust the kneecaps of Big Labor" and to "declaw, neuter and housebreak the beast." , What better occasion than Labor Day for other leading ,conservatives and neo-conservatives to publicly and forcefully state that Buchanan; on this issue at least, is speaking only for himself and not for them.

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by Marcie Hickey During the 12 years she did missionary work in Honduras, Mercy Sister Sheila Harrington experienced the development. of the church in the small Central American nation: Once content to simply hand out charity to' the poor, she says, American Catholic missionaries to Central America are now becoming increasingly involved with development of the Latin' American Church. Their efforts include religious education, formation programs in human rights and Christian living, instruction of lay leaders, catechists and deacons, and promotion of native vocations.

Their expanded ministry-more rewarding, complicated, and at times politically risky-is a natural and necessary step in the evolution of the Latin American Church, says Sister Harrington. After all, she points out, the U.S. church was first nurtured by foreign missionaries.

Sister Harrington was born in SISTER SHEIL~ Harrington, ,RSM (Hickey photo) New Bedford and was a member of that city's Holy Name parish. four years she taught children who cally that a teacher and a nurse Many members of her family are came to ESL speaking no'English, would be of great assistance. now in the Fall River diocese, Thus Sister Harrington and her giving all lessons in Spanish except' including brothers Father Brian companion became an integral part for a daily period of English.

Harrington, pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Somerset and Kevin HarAfter leaving New Bedford, she' of his parish ministry. ~'A parish in Honduras is like a rington, a captain in the Fall River did inner city work in Warwick, Fire Department. Two sisters are R.I., still hoping for a mission diocese," she explained, because it is responsible for many outlying also Sisters of Mercy: Sister Kathassignment. leen Harrington of the John E. In 1975 she formally requested villages, some of which can be Boyd Center for Child Care and service in Honduras, where there reached only by boat, horseback Development, and Sister Patricia have been Sisters of Mercy mis- or on foot. The sisters' duties Harrington, head of the mathesionssince 1959. However, she learn- included "everything you can posmatics department at Bishop Feeed that the community's only work sibly think of."

They provided medicine and medhan High School, Attleboro. Their in Honduras was that of teaching mother, Evelyn, has lived in Fltirin two high schools. No one was ical supplies, visited the sick, and haven since the death of her husministering to the poor of the vil- prepared people for Baptism and First Communion. They supervised band four years ago. A cousin, lages, the work to which she felt catechists in mountain villages and Father Kevin Harrington, parochcailed. 'ial, vicar at St. Mark's Church, "I didn't know where to begin," barrios; taught hygiene, cooking and crafts to women's groups; and Attleboro Falls, and chaplain at she recalls. organized men's groups to improve Bishop Feehan, is a regular Anchor Sister Harrington's opportunity community life through projects columnist.

Before returning to the United came when she met a Sister of such as building better roads.

While ministering to the physiStates last year, Sister Sheila Har- Mercy nurse who had worked in rington ministered to the poor in Honduras for 10 weeks after a cal needs ofthe people was rewardHonduras and later oversaw for- ,devastating hurricane and who ing, Sister Harrington felt that the mation of young women entering wanted to return to the country. spiritual aspect of her work was Both sisters received permission to even more significant. This aspect religious iife. do missionary work in Honduras. took on an added dimension when "Ever since 1 was a kid 1 wanted They had addresses of two places in 1979 she was approached by a to be a missionary," she said. That they thought would welcome their Honduran woman who wanted to goal was in her mind in 1969 when help, one on the north coast and become a Sister of Mercy. She had she graduated from Salve Regina the other, in southern Honduras. never met any nuns before, the College, Newport, with a degree in "We decided that whoever respon- young woman told,the sisters, but Spanish and began teaching in the ded first, that's where we'd go," 'had always wanted to be one.

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ound for seed of Mercy had deepened. There had been no native vocations in Honduras since 1925, when a sister now in her 80s had entered the community. A few other novices left after being sent to the United States for formation, victims of culture shock.

The sisters were therefore reluctant to send their new candidate to the States, and consequently took responsibility for her preparation.

A Change of Direction Their first step was to move to the larger city of San Pedro Sula.

There Sister Harrington continued to work among the poor of the .barrios, but, she says, "my main focus changed."

Her true calling, she felt, .was in the formation of young native'sistel'S, but progress was slow at first.

The first young woman, Doris Brocato, was alone until 1983, when five more women entered the 路order. While two eventually left, . two more entered within the next few years. At present, Sister Brocato has made final vows and five women are preparing for profession: Gloria Hemadez, Dina Rosales, blood sisters Nelly and Mashely del Cid and Sandra Hernandez.

Sister Harrington views her own change in emphasis to promotion of native vocations as a reflection of the shifting focus of the foreign missionary community at large.

It's the principle embodied in the saying "Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day; teach him to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime" she explained. She said missionaries have realized they must help native churches become more self-sufficient and empower people to become leaders and examples for their countrymen. Churches in mission lands must eventually become independent of foreigners for evangelization, religious education and training in human rights issues, she said. .

The young women who have joined the Honduran Mercy community are an inspiration for others, she said, pointing out that "young people become more and more open when they see- young people like themselves setting an example."

Among路her activities, Sister Harrington held a monthly program for vocation 路inquiries. Its impact was demonstrated when a young woman said she had never considered becoming a nun -because she thought sisters had to be American.

Sister Harrington likens the relationship between foreign missionaries and native churches to that of parent and child~ saying that parents must eventually let children make their own decisions. Thus she left Honduras when she felt the Honduran sisters could take charge of their own community. Later, she was gratified to be told ~y a sister that it had been difficult when she left, but that they were learning to operate on their own.

Coming to America On July 3, Sister Harrington returned to Honduras for two weeks for Sister Gloria Hernandez's profession of first vows. Then on July 31 the Honduran sisters came to the United States for Sister Harrington's silver anniversary.

Forfive ofthe six women, it was their first visit to the United States.

Sister Patricia Harrington said they were a little overwhelmed until they arrived at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Attleboro, and saw a

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"These sisters who are seated portrait of Mercy foundress Mother here before you and who will intro-' Catherine McAuley.

"I already feel at home," said duce themselves to you are very one or'the Honduran sisters. "We special women," she said. "In 1986, I spent five weeks with Dina and both know someone!"

In early August, the Honduran Nelly. I was supposed to be their sisters shared their experiences with teacher, but I learned so much other members of the Mercy com- from them." munity at Bay View Academy, The Honduran sisters also taught East Providence. their Bay View audience, speaking At a very unstable time in Cen- in Spanish while Sister Laliberte tral America, they are working for translated. the future of a people victimized They thanked Sister Harrington by social injustice, often at personal risk. Sister Nelly del Cid, for for her dedication and spoke of example, plans to study in even their present work and plans to more politically volatile EI Salva- open a new foundation. dor because Honduras has no CathSister Nelly del Cid said the olic university.

United States has been like a "black No longer, Sister Harrington shadow" over Honduras politically, said before the Honduran sisters' economically and culturil1ly. But visit, does the church of. Latin when she arrived here, she said, America ~inister to the poor, hun- she knew that these, too, are her gry and oppressed without asking people. "The thing that unites us is why they are in that condition. As Mercy." it becomes an ever more potent At Sister Harrington's jubilee voice for social justice, its people Mass, the sisters performed a liturare spiritually strengthened but gical dance in traditional Hondupolitically threatened. ran dress.

"People who take the side of the poor will suffer," says Sister HarThis month Sister Harrington rington. The upper classes are sus- ..begins a year at the Jesuit Center picious of those working for the for Spiritual Direction in Cam. benefit of the poor, and opponents bridge.

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Sister Harrington recalled that at one point the sisters were receiving threatening phone calls. Later, a leaflet reading, "You are Communist, you are next on our list," was pasted to the door. That same day, the community's youngest member, Sandra Hernandez, was abducted from the street and interrogated for four hours before being released in an unfamiliar area to find her way home. The incident was frightening for the sisters, but also strengthened their commitment, says Sister Harrington.

She believes events in Central America carry a very serious message for-Americans, who tend to divorce themselves from the problems and injustices in other nations.

"We haven't had to be afraid," Sister Harrington said. "We haven't had to be ready to die for Christ in our country. But as Christians we are called to impr.ove the life of all persons."

At the Bay View meeting, Mercy Provincial Sister Rosemary Laliberte noted that one in five Sisters of Mercy in Central and South America and the Caribbean are still in formation.

Will she return to Honduras?

"I'd love to go back," she said. "I miss it terribly."

But whether she returns or not, she said, "The seed of Mercy js planted in Honduran hearts."

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He's S years old and never quits.

He's not mean or defiant, but no matter what I say he keeps arguing or pestering me until he wears me down. His favorite response to' anything I say is, "But why can't , I?" Please give me some suggestions, - Louisiana You are not alone. Children have been wearing down parents for centuries. Some children are better at it than others. Some parents give in more easily than others.

Reflect on and organize your demands. In some matters you no doubt must have compliance. In others you might like compliance, but it is not that necessary.

You don't indicate what your demands are. Do you tell your son he cannot eat junk food? Is it staying up too late? Watching violence on television? Playing a table game with you? What are you writing about?

Be clear in your own mind where

you can give in and where you cannot. That is the first rule. Parents who try to discipline everything may not be succe,ssful in insisting on anything. You may be maki.ng t09 many demands and be hard pressed to hold the line everywhere.

Don't say no unless you mean it.

That is the second rule. Reserve the word. Use no sparingly and only in essential matters.

Learn to say something else'for matters you are willing to discuss or are prepared to beJalked out of.

Say something like "I don't really have time now" or "I'd rather you didn't" or "Maybe tomorrow."

Your son then knows that this matter is open for discussion.

Finally, when -you say no, stick to it. Consider the word "no" as if you had signed a contract with yourself to hold the line. No means no. Tell yourself this, not your son.

Talk to your husband. Get his help in identifying those areas where no is appropriate. Get his

help in learning to stick to your no.

Never discuss a no. Give your reasons briefly, in 25 words or less.

Then do'not respond further, using either silence or changing the subject or activity. The matter is no longer up for discussion.

If necessary to obtain compliance, be physical rather then verbal in your insistence. Words and lectures take too long. If it is his bedtime, escort him gently to bed.

If it isjunk food, take it away. You must not get hooked into arguing.

If he 'continues to pester you, leave the room. If he follows you, go someplace where he cannot come such as the bathroom or your bedroom.

It will take a while before your son !"earns that you mean no when you say it. He may get worse for a week or two because he feels sure that you will cave in eventually.

Persevere: -Good luck.

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Pressures can overwhelm young adults

By Antoinette Bosco

there for intellectual and spiritual exploration.

We were striving to' The news of the latest rash of suicides among young people hit with prove ourselves, but the competishocking force. A medical student, tion wasn't life and death.

I think the difference relates in a law student and a freshman at a part to educational and ,religious prestigious university jumped from their windows to their deaths within' values. Competition took place in a context of intellectual and spira week. itual expansiveness.

All were outstanding stud'ents Nowadays, all anyone talks with promising futures. It is thought about is how to get into the "best" that their suicides were linked at law, medical and business schools, least in part to academic pressures or what college degree is most and the fear of not being able to "marketable" for a well-payingjob. achieve enough.

For many young people, an overThe reasons for any suicide are emphasis on pragmatism and prescomplicated; nonetheless, many sure to achieve super-high grades victims have been influenced by and make all the right moves to the typical patterns and difficulties secure their futures mean they don't of their age group and stage in life. experience enough of a quest for College and the early 20s usu~ intellectual or spiritual underally are a time when young people standing to give meaning to the need to prove their competence struggle. and take a giant step into the adult When my daughter was a gradworld. It's a natural process. It uate student in business, there were may not be easy but we all have to several suicides. "Our world shri.do it. The trouble is that the pro, cess seems to be getting harder.

I'm getting the impression, from reading newspapers and talking to

By Hilda Young my children and their friends, that something is going askew in many Every year perfectly well-meancolleges today. The pressures stu- ing people walk into homes of dents feel may be contributing to a people who have teen-agers. sense of despair.

Possessing even a nodding acquainWhen I went to college, perhaps tance with the words and phrases because it was a Catholic college, used in such homes can ease the there was a sense that we were trauma.

Let me begin with a bulletin: within recent months the word has been adopted by teens Cornwell Memorial, "mass" and preteens as an adverb and Chapel~ Inc. adjective. At the current rate, it could become a verb and even a 5 CENTER STREET preposition in coming weeks.

WAREHAM, MASS. This is particularly alarming for DIGNIFIED FUNERAL SERVICE Catholics who by and large assoDIRECTORS GEORGE E. CORNWElL ciate the word with a sacred rite.

EVERETT E. KAHRMAN Actually, "mass" as used by 295·1810 young people is an abbreviated form of"masses" and may be used in myriad ways.

For example, "That jock is mass ATTENTION - HIRING! brain dead."

Loosely translated this means, Government jobs - your area "The athlete in question has less than average intelligence, perhaps an I Q apprQching that of a bagel." $17,840 - $69,485 Mass should not be confused with major despite their common Call 1·602·838-8885 vocation of expressing something Ext. R 7636 "rad," "bad," "awesome" or other words expressing the superlative.

veled and shrank so small we could see nothing but fear and competition," she said. "And spirituality was virtually nonexistent."

Life is so tender in those first 25 years. It is easy to forget what is really important. Without mature guidance, it is nearly impossible to keep a proper perspective.

If educators set up a value sys.tem that slots young people too early, compels them to overachieve orforces them into one-dimensional views, many will be victimized.

My heart aches for youth who have lost their sense of connection to the source of life and love.

Somewhere amid the competi~ tive striving in our colleges and the struggle to land good jobs, we have to give our young people the message that they are important just because they exist.

Regar~less of what they do or don't achieve, they deserve love and life.

What "mass" means to teens Try to imagine the Dark Ages when troglodytic English teachers twisted students' psyches into believing there was a difference between "fewer" and "less."

This provides a notion of the distinction between "mass" and "major."

For example, teen syntax would allow and even encourage the phrase "major good time" to describe a wonderfully enjoyable evening. ,However, "mass good time" could note something different.

An example of"mass" empJoyed as an adverb would be, "Trudy mass ruined her hair with a major perm-burn."

From this we know that Trudy's latest trip to the Split-and-Run Beauty Salon left her resembling. an albino porcupine.

In our next installment we will discuss the role inflection and body English play in achieving the intended meaning of "rad," "bad," and ~·awesome."

In the meantime, just smile and nod if you find yourself trapped in a house with a 15-year-old saying things like, "Awesome dude" or "She's major mass awesome."

.Priests get death threats for anti-drug crusade

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CHICAGO (CNS) - Father the car and that "I better quit George Clements, known for his before it is too late."

And a brick was thrown through adoption of three boys and social Sales And Service activism, has received death threats the front door of St. Sabina Church for continuing an anti-drug cru- in Chicago, where Father Pfleger Fall River's Largest is pastor. A sign attached to the sade started in June.

Both Father Clements and Fath- church threatened further reprisals.

Display of TV s The priests said they remained er Michael Pfleger are under police RCA - ZENITH - SYLVANIA protection. They say the threats undaunted. "I know what we're doing is right" Father Pfleger said.

1196 BEDFORD STREET will not deter their crusade.

Fathers Clements and Pfleger The priests were arrested in June . 673-9721 after they broke down the door of will speak at anti-drug rallies, help an alleged drug paraphernalia ware- monitor stores suspected of selling house. The charges were later drop- drug paraphernalia, and organize protests in front of houses identiped. , More recently Fathers Clements fied by parishioners and communOUR LADY'S, and Pfleger lobbied the lJIinois ity residents as the scene of drug RELIGIOUS STORE SISTER ELAINE FISCHER of Atchison, Kan., wanted Legislature for a bill that bans the sales, Father Pfleger said.

"We are in a mighty struggle to Mon, ' Sat. 10:00 - 5:30 P.M, of drug paraphercommercial sale to put her training as Cln emergency medical technician to good nalia. The bill was passed and save the United States," Father GIFTS use -.so she joined the fire department. (eNS photo) signed into law by Gov. James R. Clements said. "Drug abuse is the worst plague to hit the world since Thompson last month at Holy CARDS Angels Church, where Father Clem- the bubonic plague."

Father Clements was also arrestents is pastor.

BOOKS The priests said ·they will work ed in Shrevepo~t, La., in mid-June 673-4262 for passage of a nationwide ban on with comedian-activist Dick Gredrug paraphernalia introduced by gory ·while protesting the sale of 936 So. Main St.. Fall River "It's given me another view of U.S. Rep. Charles B. Rangel, D- drug paraphernalia..

WASHINGTON (CNS) - BeneHe first made headlines during N. Y. Father Pfleger said either he dictine Sister Elaine Fischer never firefighters," she told Catholic or Father Clements will testify in the civil rights struggles of the fully realized the risks firefighters News Service. "You realize how September on drug abuse before 1960s. In the 1980s, his adoption many risks are involved in the job. face daily. of three boys and his founding of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

It's not an easy job."

Then the 23-year-old nun became "One Church, One Child," a proSister Fischer, who joined the a firefighter in Atchison, Kan. At the signing ceremony, Father Atchison Fire Department in July, Clements called for a national day gram aimed at getting black churchsaid she had not given much. of prayer and fasting on Sept. 5, es involved in finding homes for Train for careers In thought to being a firefighter until the day President Bush is expected hard-to-place black children, she realized it was the only way she to unveil his administration's anti-, prompted the making of a television movie, "The Father Clements could use her skills as a certified drug strategy.

Story." emergency medical technician, "Jesus Christ told us some things HONOLULU (CNS) - Hawaii known as an EMT, in the northPlanned Parenthood may move its eastern Kansas community ofabout can be accomplished only through Reciprocity prayer and fllsting,',' Father Cleoffices, where it performs abor- 11,000 people.

"To accept a favor from a friend ments told the New World, Chications, from a building which sits is to confer one." - Collins' "The main reason I became a go's archdiocesan newspaper. on land owned by the, Honolulu firefighter was because you had to Since their anti-drug activities . Diocese next door to Our Lady of be a firefighter if you wanted to be became publicized inJune, Fathers Peace Cathedral. an EMT," she said. "You can't be The Hawaii'State Health Plan- one witho'ut the other. I never Clements and Pfleger have received ning and Development Agency ap- intended to be a firefighter, but I death threats. Father Pfleger said callers often identify themselves as proved Planned Parenthood's re- really enj oy it." drug dealers. quest to move to another site in Sister Fischer grew up on a farm "You feel a. sense of anger," he Honolulu. The move was expected in Ottawa, Kan., and received a said. "But sometimes you feel like to take place in early September. bachelor's degree in biochemistry "We're delighted that they've from Kansas State University in you're talking to a grown, mature decided ,to move· elsewhere," di- Manhattan. During her senior year businessman. We've been told we've Train to be a Professional ocesan attorney Jack Dwyer told of college, she took an EMT course created a great loss of income, so I . ·SECRETARY the Hawaii Catholic Herald, di- at a nearby vocational technical can see why that fits."

The priests have also suffered I .EXECUTIVE SEC. ocesan newspaper. "We are hop- school. property damage. In July Father I .WORD PROCESSOR ing and praying that they actually "I have an older sister who is Clements' car radio and air condimove out." handicapped, and I've always been tioner were stolen. Left behind Planned Parenthood and the ' interested in medicine," she said. diocese have battled since 1987, "Emergency medicine has always was a sign thllt read: "The first of many. Your friendly drug dealer." when Planned" Parenthood first fascinated me."

Later' his car was stolen and proposed performing abortions at 373 New Boston Road In August 1987, she decided to found the next day heavily damTHE HART SCHOOl its office. join the Benedictine 'order at the Fall River 678-5677 a D1v. of A.C.T. Corp. aged. Father Clements said teleMount St. Scholastica Convent in Nan hdqtre. Pompano Bch. FL .

The diocese lost challenges to phone callers told him 'they took the state's process'that grants cer- Atchison. The majority of the 320 tificates of need for new medical nuns in the order are teachers, but facilities. The abortions started in she wanted to use her medical -November 1988. skills, she said.

1989 FALL GRADUA TE COURSES IN Two other suits brought by the Her co-workers and the sisters Providence RELIGIOUS STUDIES diocese may be withdrawn if Plan- at her convent have been very supned Parenthood moves. portive of her decision to be a fireBIBLICAL STUDIES College One suit challenged the state fighter, but some people are surRELIGIOUS EDUCATION health agency's decision to permit prised to find out she's a nun, she ' abortions at the facility. The other said. contended Planned Parenthood "It took a few people aback," violates its lease by performing she said. "It's just not a normal The Synoptic Gospels Terence Keegan.O.P. abortions. thing for a nun. to do."

Moral Problems Today Paul Seaver. O.P. Planned Parenthood had threatSister Fischer said she works ened to sue the diocese and Hawaii about 10 24-hour shifts a month as ·Contemporary Trinitarian Thought John Reid. O.P. Right to Life last year when they a firefighter. She said she had not The Chw'ch Matthew Morry. O. P. blocked initial requests for the used any of her emergency llJedical Wisdom Literature Helen O'Neill.O.P. abortion facility. skills yet, but that she was still Dwyer said the diocese has not learninga great dealabout firefighting.

Medieval Spirituality Mary Ann Follmar been involved in Planned Parent"The most difficult thing is not Early Christian History Mary Francis McDonald.O.P. hood's decision to move. Planned knowing everything about firefightProphetic Faith Patrick Reid Parenthood had claimed it was ing," she said. "It's kind of scary, always willing to move but sug- but it's great to know you are a Wholistic Approach to Personal gested it shouldn't have to be the useful member of a group."

Development Elaine Scully.R.S.M. CLASSES BEGIN THE one to pay for it.

Her most serious fire to date WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11.

Honolulu Bis,hop Joseph A. Fer- was a garage fire that she helped rario said that while Planned Par- put out by carrying the large hose For further information call (401) 865 2274. enthood's move could solve the on the fire truck. No one was current controversy, the diocese injured.

Or write to: Religious StUdies Graduate. Program. Providence College. Providence. RI. 02918 would not pay relocation assis"It was kind of exciting," she said. . tance.

She's firefighter so she can use EMT skills

Planned Parenthood may move clinic

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SISTER MARIE William Lapointe, a.p., accepts a rosary from Pope John Paul II after attending a special Mass the pope celebrated. A former counselor at S1. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, Sister Lapointe was in Rome and France recently attending a conference with the hospital's Dominican Sisters ofthe Presentation. Her sisters, Helen Lapointe ofWashington, D.C., Therese Lussier of Southampton and Janet Iwanski-of Somerset, will join her in' Rome this month before she returns to the United States.

'Reactions to possible papal visit vary in Lebanon VATICAN CITY (eNS) - Pope that he can visit our hospitals and John Paul II has reiterated his will~ see those wounded by Christian ingness to work for peace in Leba- bombs," said Sheik Fadlallah.

"The Christians have not acted non at a time when his desire to visit the war-torn country has pro- with a Christian spirit," he said.

"On the other hand, we believe duced mixed reaction from Moslem leaders involved in the current that those firing on east Beirut are crisis. certainly not respecting the ideals Some, Moslems have invited the of Islam," he added.

Sheik Fadlallah also criticized pope as long as he does not restrict his visit to Christians and visits the pope for, blaming 'Syria and Moslem 'victims of Christian vio- "forgetting that the cause of all lence. this has been the role oflsrael in Others have said a visit is impos- producing the'Palestinian tragedy."

"If the pope had spoken of the sible, accusing the pope of being one-sided in favor ofthe Christians. destruction of Moslem regions with The Vatican, meanwhile, has the same force heused to speak of been emphasizing that a papal the Christian zones, we would have visit would be to all sides in the said that he spoke with the voice of conflict. a prophet," the sheik said. ' An editorial appearing inL'Os"We would have preferred the servatore Romano, the Vatican pope to lift himself to the superior newspaper, said the pope wants to level of impartiality," he added. visit Lebanon because a "genoThe fighting in Lebanon is a cide" is occurring there of all "the struggle for political power, not a people of Lebanon. " religious war, said Sheik Fadlallah.

"A population is being killed: "The Maronites monopolize the people of Lebanon," said the power," he said, referring to front-page editorial. "A country, decades-old agreements that grant Maronite Catholics the presidency Lebanon, is being eliminated."

"The lIolyFather wants to go as and leadership ofthe armed forces. a pilgrim" to be with "the peopl~ who suffer, forced to live alongThe violence "is part of the side violence and death,".the edi- Middle East struggle for power toriilJ said..' and is even expressed in a feroThe day before; Vatican press dous manner among Christians as spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls well as among Moslems," he said.

For Nabih Berri, leader. of the said that '''the desire of the Holy Father is not to meet.just'the pro-Syrian Amal militia, a papal Christians.'" ij.e "wants to be ~Jose ,visit would .,be '~a dance which to both sides there. " serves for nothing," :When the pope first announced '~The only way to achieve peace his desire to visit Lebanon, he is the political elil11ination of Gen. s(ngled out Syria, whose troops Aoun," said Berri. , have been shelling Christian areas, An Iranian newspaper, Islamic for criticism.

Republic, opposed a papal visit, Press reports from the Middle saying it would' be support of East cite several Moslem leaders. Aoun~s crusade against Moslems: One liftle-kIlO'wn group, the Or-" as interpreting papal statements'as ' siding with the Christian-led troops ganization for the Defense of the of Gen. MiChel Aoun, fighting Oppressed, told a Western news Syrian troops and allieo' Moslem agency in Beirut, that if the pope militias. ,,' '" visited L..banon, he "will be one of , Sheik Mohammed Hussein Fad- the victims of the criminal [civiJ] l'allah -.- spiritual leader of Leb-' ' war.," ,, anon's Hezbollah, or Party of God, "We will give the pope of Rome a pro-Iranian Shiite group - wel- the sam'e kind of reception we corned a papal visit if it included offered to the forces of [former visits to Moslems in west Beirut President] Reagan,"the group said, wounded in the fighting, referring to the 1983 bombing of a ,"We are even ready ,0 give him Marines barracks in ~'hich 241 all the guarantees for security so ~ men were killed.

Papal letter commemorates start of World War II ing place," the pope wrote. "The VATICAN CITY (CNS) Holy See has repeatedly declared Racial prejudice, the arms race and distrust among nations must ,that the parties involved must at ' least arrive at the lowest arma,be overcome to prevent war and ment level possible, commensurate ensure the protection of individual and national rights, Pope John with the demands of their security and defense." .

Paul II said in an apostolic letter.

In addition to the apostolic letThe 20-page letter, addressed to ter, the pope sent a 12-page mesCatholics and "all people of good will," marks the 50th anniversary sage marking the anniversary to of the start of World War II the bishops of his native Poland.

Poland's suffering continued Sept. I, I939, the invasion of Poland by Germany. after World War II, and it is still "Vigilant remembrance" of the recovering from the "bitter fruit" war and its causes ought to make 路ofthe communist system that rob- , people see current situations that bed Poles of their sovereignty, he could destroy "the freedom which wrote.

When the Nazis entered Poland, the war generation sacrificed so much fo attain," the pope wrote. , "the student Karol Wojtyla" - the "We know from experience that future Pope John Paul II - "was 19 years old. That morning, the the arbitrary dividing up of nations, the forced displacement of peo- first Friday of the month, he served ples, rearmament without limits, Mass at the cathedral of Wawel" the uncontrolled use of sophisti- in Krakow, said Cardinal Roger cated weapons, the violation of the Etchegaray, president of the Ponfundamental rights of individuals tifical Council for Justice and and peoples, the non-observance Peace, who answered questions of international rules of conduct about the message and the aposand the imposition of totalitarian tolic letter at a Vatican press ideologies can lead to nothing but conference.

In his message, the pope said it the ruin of mankind," the aposwas "hard to fight the conviction tolic letter said.

While governments and nations that the postwar period failed to' provide the growth and the prohave a responsibility to work together to solve "the great problems gress which the Polish nation so of humanity" and are making pro- greatly desired and needed."

"The period in question progress in some areas, individuals voked a great socioeconomic crisis and the church also have a role to and new losses ---..: losses no longer play, he said. suffered on the fronts of arms conRecognizing that all people have dignity because they were created flict, but on the peace-time front of

by God is the key to building. the struggle to build a better future solidarity among peoples, thereby for the homeland and the struggle to ensure a rightful pla~e fqr jt erasing the cause of war, he said.

"God does not despair of man. among the natioIls and states of As Christians, neither 'may we Europe and of the world," he said. _After the war, Poland's'Western despair of .man, for- we know that border was set by U.S., Soviet and he is always greater than his misBritish leaders. Poland's Soviettakes and his faults;" When societies deny the exis- style communist government was tence of God, and therefore the recognized by the three powers.

"In truth, a state whose society (lod-given dignity- of individuals, a "moral abyss" like that of Nazism has a chance to flourish, he said.

Before dIscussing the particular "trials of the Catholic Church" VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The during the war, Pope John Paul, lamented the persecution and plan- Vatican and Poland have exchanged top-ranking diplomatic ned genocide of the Jews.

Among all the "anti-human" ac- representatives for the first time tions of the war, he said, "there is since 1945. Both appointees were one which will forever remain a instrumental in establishing full shame for humanity: ~he planned diplomatic relations, announced barbarism which was unleashed in July. against the Jewish people." .

Named to head the new nuncia"The Jews of Poland, more than ture in Warsaw was Msgr. Jozef others, lived this immense suffer~ Kowalczyk, head of the Polish secing: The i!TIages of the Warsaw tion at the Vatican Secretariat of ,ghetto under siege, as well as what State. At the same time he 'was we have come to learn about the named an archbishop.

Poland's new ambassador to the . camps at Auschwitz, Majdanek and Treblinka, surpass' in horrqr Holy See is Jerzy Kuberski, since anything that can be humanly 1982, the' official .liaison to the Vatican. imagined," the pope wrote.

The pope said that Poland, Es,Archbishop-designate Kowaltonia, Latvia and Lithuania were czyk, 51;was chosen by.Pope John "ravaged and divided up at the Paul II to organize and' head a pleasure of unscrupulous invad- Polish-language section at the.secers"through the August 1939 non,. retariat in: 1978, ,shortly after the aggression pact between Germany pope's, election. ' and the Soviet Union. , In, recent years, he closely fol,iIn this regard, one can hardly lowed'church-state negotiations in help bunhink:6f those countries Poland over juridical issues and , which ,have not yet obtained the.ir met I;egularly with Polish-bishops full independence, as well as those to. brief them on progress toward which face the threat of losing it/' diplo,matic relations; Previously; he said. ,,' he accompanied a special Vatican The apostolic letter also encour- envoy o'n trips to Poland between ages continued progress in the, 1976-78. area of nuclear and conventional 'Archbishop-designate Kowaldisarmament. czyk has been in charge of the edi("We must give a favorablerecep~ ing and publishing of all the pope's tion to the negotiations now tak- writings before his election. H'e

is not sovereign is no sovereign state at all," the pope's message said. "Such is the case when a society has no chance to decide what constitutes the common good, and when it has been denied the basic right to share in power and responsibility." , The pope's message and letter were completed before election of Tadeusz Mazowiecki as Poland's first non-communist prime minister since the war's end.

The future prosperity of Poland "surely depends upon Poles themselves, to a decisive degree," the pope wrote.

Poles 'must determine whether their country "will be a country of progress on many fronts; whether she will make up for the slackening pace (not merely confined to the economy) which is the bitter fruit of the system which has exercised power; whether she will be able to restore among her millions of citizens, particularly her youth, a confidence in her own future," he said.

The war showed the depths to which humanity could sink and "the magnitude, previously unknown, which contempt for man and the violation of human rights could reach," Pope John Paul wrote. "It led to an unprecedented marshaling of hatred, which in turn trampled on man and on everything that is human, all in the name of an imperialistic ideology."

The world needs "to build a system ,of forces" that would ensure that "no superpower, be it economic or military, can ever destroy another country and trample upon its rights," the pope said.

The destruction and evil of World War II can be compared to the scenes of death and destruction in the Book of Revelation, he said. But Christians must remember that "the blood of the Lamb," Christ, was present in both.

Vatican, Poland appoint ambassadors has accompanied the pope on many of his foreign trips.

Kuberski, 59, is a Communist Party member and has been a previous minister for religious affairs in Poland.

As head of Poland's permanent working group at the Vatican, he met frequently with Vatican officials and pressed for the re-establishment of diplomatic relations, which'were broken off under the communist regime.

Full diplomatic relations were restored this summerafter the Polish parliament approved a law granting the church and,its associations full' legal rights. Vatican ,sources" had said that was always the c'ondition for diplomatic relations.

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MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS Grey Nun Sister Pauline Leblanc <;>fLowell, left, and Marist Brother Sean Sammon of Watertownjoin Franciscan Sister Stephanie McReynolds of Colorado Springs, Colo., in a round-table discus~ion at the joint assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and Conference of Major Superiors of Men. (CNS photo)

Religious assess present, look to future at assembly LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) Men and women Religious meeting in Louisville took stock of the present and tried to foresee the future as it pertained to their calling.

About 1,000 Religious attended the national joint assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and the Conference of Major Superiors of Men Aug. 1923 under the theme of "Tradition and Transformation in Religious Life."

While acknowledging their traditions, they discussed whether new traditions would enhance their charism as Religious.

Dominican Sister Nadine Foley told the 800 women Religious at the assembly, "The issue for us as a conference is whether or not it is consistent with our mandate to promote religious life to make 'women's issues' one of our priorities."

Sister Foley, outgoing president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, took exception to the use of the words "radical feminism," "compensation" and "mission and consecration" as terms that cause "separation and' alienation in the current questioning about the nature of religious life."

For someone to state that the Catholic Church is a "patriarchy" is "not to espouse a position of radical feminism," Sister Foley said. "It is to state a self-evident fact."

Adequate compensation, she added, is "a simple question ofjustice" and not "somehow contrary to the vow of poverty and therefore incompatible with an authentic religious life."

Sister Foley said, "We need to reject the false dichotomy between consecration and mission .... We are consecrated for mission and we need to claim that identity."

Archbishop Pio Laghi, papal pronuncio to the United States, told Religious they must include minorities in their tradition.

"It is a lamentable but undeniable fact that we have barely begun to make inroads in the call to religious life in the black, Native American and Asian communities," A~chb~shop I,.aghi said.

In looking at the future, both Religious and laity tried to envision what the Catholic Church and religious life would be like in 2010.

of the church in the actual transformation of Latin America." . ReligiolJs can play a role, she said, in that "international religious congregations have access to accurate direct information" that can be shared in America, since "the social recognition granted to women and men Religious of the United States permits them to influence public opinion."

The joint as~embly of the conferenc.es of men and women religious took a step in that direction.

The assembly voted overwhelmingly to support the closing of U.S. military bases in the Philippines.

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"In targeting 2010," said Christian Brother Charles Reutemann of the Center for Spirituality and Justice in Bronx, N.Y., "we recogPHARMACY TOPICS nize that it shall not happen overAnew synthetic hormone seems to temporarily stop night, nor in 2009, but that the the body's production of the hormone that creates the future is already germinating and excess endometrial cells of endometreosis. The nasalhappening now." spray drug has fewer side effects than other treat· Precious Blood Father Robert ments. It's not commercially available yet.

J. Schreiter said, "From the perInflatable cuff that puts pressure on the legs seems spective of demographics, it is unto protect bed-ridden patients from developing blood clots, studies at Duke University Medical Center indio likely" that the number of candicate. Pump squeezes legs once a minute. dates for religious orders will rise In some cases, blocked fallopian tubes can be between now and 2010.

The resolution resulted from letcleared with a tiny balloon in a procedure similar to THOMAS PASTERNAK Vocations have come from ters written by men. and women angioplasty. Early tests were successful at Mt. Sinai Pharmacist working-class families. and two- Religious in the Philippines since Hospital Medical Center in Chicago. parent households, and those cate- the overthrow of President FerdiDigitalis may be the cause of depression in some gories are shrinking, said Father nand Marcos in 1986, according to 202 Rock St. heart patients, researchers at Mt. Sinai School of Schreiter. But "one potential Sister of Charity Margaret Nulty, Medicine in New York discovered. Switching drugs Fall River source" for candidates in 2010, he an assembly spokeswoman. seems to hel p.

679·1300 added, may be "aging baby boomSome allergy sufferers get relief with aspirin, doc. It asks Religious to write memers" who "sought out alternative tors found at Louisiana State School of Medicine. More forms· of communitarian life in . bers of Congress, urging them to studies are planned. . their youth, and the dreams of earmark U.S. aid to the PhilipFor dependable relief from allergies, choose from . pines for land reform and income youth may resurface in old age." the wide selection of antihistamines and other helps at Walsh Pharmacy, 202 Rock St., Fall River. Telephone Donna Hanson, who addressed redistribution, and that money 619:1300. We've got what you want.

Pope John Paul II on behalf ofthe spent on military bases be shifted laity on the San Francisco portion to economic aid. of his 1987 U.S. visit, said her "vision for the church in the year 20 lOis that faith commitment, '~dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dllihT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhT dIIhTdIlhT ~ skills and gifts, not office nor gender, will be the criteria for ministry."

Mrs. Hanson, secretary for social ministries for the Diocese of Spokane, Wash., urged Religious to 1" "truly enable lay people to share u· ~ responsibility and be cO:'disciples." ~ She said laity and Religious "must expand our church agenda from a preoccupation with A, B, C -abortion, birth control and MAJOR P.ROGRAMS celibacy -..: to'a more comprehen- ..: sive commitment to D, E,' and F COUNSELING: ADOPTIONS. -debt, environment and family." ~ Individual _ Marriage _ Family HOUSING/St. Francis Residence ~ Sister Graciela Volpe, who is· ~ for Women ~ involved with pastoral ministry in ..: PREGNANCY SERVICES INFORMATION/REFERRAL ~ Mexico, said the church's associaREFUGEE RESETTLEMENT INFANT FOSTER CARE ~ ~ tion with the poor must be stronger.

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YOU'RE NOT ALONE I see you there, a silhouette in the 'moonlight Looks like you've given up on love You used to be a face in the spotlight Now no one misses you, you gave up You walk around in a cloak of darkness Too blind to feel light Your wings are broken now Your spirit can't take flight, but X~~'re not alone )'()u~re not alone wliil~ your heart is still young and free You're not alone ·.;Pick up the phone and talk to me Baby you will see You're not alone Through the sorrow, tears of joy l'here's a broken-up girl for every broken-downl:J9Y But you don't want to hear it X~IJ are like the rhythm.~fthe blues You· want to be a sadstoi'yon the late night I don't want to burst your bubble Jlutthe world's got troubles worse than this And everybody else out here gets lonely too . Although your heart is in pieces Can you find a reason to try You're not alone Written by Jim Scott, sung by Chic~go, (c) 1988 Reprise .

Records for the United States , SOMETIMES I can't help reading into songs. My first react~on to Chicago's "You're Not Alone" was· to notice how much it reminds me of our relationship with God. Obvio'usly, the song is about

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and I ain afraid of saying no because I don't want to lose him.

I'm really afraid. What do you think I should do? (New Jersey) . A. First, Let's talk about a girl whom we shall call Marianne. She is IS, and a while back she let her boyfriend sweet-talk her into having sexual intercourse.

What Marianne did not know was that he had had a number of other sexual partners, one of whom was carrying the AIDS virus.• Now Marianne has AIDS, acquired immune deficiency'syndrome, and she will die sooner than she had expected. Her dreams are all nightmares now.

This true and tragic story may seem extreme to you, but Marianne is by no means the first person to catch AIDS so unexpectedly.

Nor is she likely to be the last.

B~t that dire warning is not the only reason you should not run with the crowd in regard to alcohol and sex.

What's at stake here is the real you. You say explicitly that "I don't want to get into it," and,

us through all of our ups and downs.

For the song's brokenhearted person, life.feels empty, lonely and hopeless. Apparently, a rel~ ationship .has ended. A girl is ready to give up on love and, perhaps, on life itself.

During such difficult times, we need to turn to someone we trust and admit how badly we feel. Instead of withdrawinginto our self-pity, it helps to talk out our hurt.

No one.has to be all alone.

Just take the chance to speak with another caring person.

Teens need to know who they can turn to. Every school or parish has professionals who are trained to listen and, indeed, who want to stand by others in times Of stress.It takes courage to tellsom~one how you feel,' but acting this courage is the ,;. first step toward rebuilding your life.

As I suggested, we also have an ally in our God. We are not abandoned to our hurts. Each of us is cherished by God. When we reach ()Jit with a prayer, God begins to'Y2rk with us to change ..; our lives.'>·· God may not provide a "magic wand" so· we can instantly "fix" a situation. But no prayer for strength or guidance ever goes unheard.

At times, we may ~el very lonely, sad or disappoirfted, but we' do not. have to be all alone.

'Our world is full of people who care and our God is always available.

Open your heart and let healing and. neW hope flow into : your life.

Your comments are welcomed

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that, I th'ink, is the voice of the real you. That voice is rebelling against peer pressure.

Yet, if you don't follow the crowd, you may experience some isolation, at least for a time.

Let's suppose- that's true. The isolation will cause pain. You probably will feel lonely, left out, maybe without friends. You also may be ridiculed.

Yes, there may well be pain. But at the same time, I think you will discover, deep down in your personality, a sense of deep satisfaction that you were true to yourself.

The real you won out. As you realize this more and more, you may even hear a soft whisper of joy.

At the time, you can look around for other persons who are not running with the alcohol and sex crowd. Maybeyou can make some new friends.

You also may discover you have time for some new activities, new hobbies, maybe now and then new books.

You can' have the adventure of beginning. what may seem to you to be a new life. And that can be fun. .

There is another reason for being true to the real you. For a 13-yearold, alcohol and sex are all wrong.

Many observers have noted that such activities bring on the sickness of low self-esteem. Often this leads to more and more alcohol and sex.

And eventually disaster.

Your questions are welcomed

by Tom Lennon, 3211 Fourth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 200171100

By Dr. Christopher Carstens Teens are interested in how they look, and a lot of attention gets focused on clothes. You want to wear the same look as your friends in order to fit in.

There is nothing weird about dressing like your crowd. Adults do it, too. For example, most wear a certain sort of clo~hing on the job, and if they dress differently they feel odd and out of place.

People don't show up for work in tennis shorts or wear a tie to the beach. It is the same with teens.

Almost every student in a Catholic high school hates the uniform.

Plaid skirts and saddle shoes will never be a popular fashion statement, but they solve the problem of fitting in. Everybody is in the same dumpy boat.

However, in any high school or junior high where 'uniforms are not the rule, the question of what to wear is a big issue. Uniform or not, teens are also concerned with what they wear outside of school.

For lots of teens, the clothes they like cost more than they can afford. These days T-shirts can cost $30 and a stylish pair of jeans can be $50 or more. Parents wonder why it should cost $120 for everyday jeans, a top and. comfortable shoes.

It isn't just the look; it's the brand name that matters. If. you wear a' shirt with the right name, your friends are almost certain to say it looks great. Wear the same sort of shirt without the brand name and the same reaction cannot be assured. Brand names are like an insurance policy for looking good.

Trouble is, those five or six popular brands cost twice as much . as no-name clothes. If your mother is an heiress, it is no problem. But if you cannot go buy what is latest and hottest off the rack, you have

to do some creative 'problem solving.

First, learn to hunt for sales.

The letters S-A-L-E do not necessarily spell "no cool clothes here."

If you shop carefully, you can save by waiting until the clothes you like are marked down in the stores.

You may not get to wear the newest, hottest items, but you can still dress fashionably.

Almost every major city has discount stores that occasionally offer top name brands. Sure, a lot of stuff there is dreadful, but if you look carefully you will find some special buys.

Second, be willing to compromise on your brand name prejudices. If you select most of your clothing from lower-cost brands; .you can jazz up an outfit with the occasional trendy item that you can afford. .' Third, talk.with your folks about the p,?ssibility of a clothing allowance. Since most parents do not have bottomless wallets, they have reason to worry aboutthe cost of what you want to wear. Taking you for a $250 walk around the mall does serious damage to the budget.

Your parents may be willing to give you a set amount of money for clothing each month, with the understanding that when it is gone there won't be any more until next month.

Then if you decide to save your clothing money for three months to buy a pair of name brand overalls, that is your decision. You have to make do with no new clothes until ypu have made that purchase. That may be a tough choice but it is your own decision.

This also works well for parents.

They know in advance how much your clothes will cost and they don't have to debate with you about money for shopping. That takes the pressure off everybody.

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YOUNG SUPPORTERS of Baltic national rights link hands in a chain of more than one million persons stretching hundreds of miles through the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, occupied by the Soviet Union at the outbreak of World War II and now the home of strong independence movements. (eNS/UPI photo)

: in our schools Bishop Connolly The Reverend George P. Win- Loyola University of Chicago, chester, S.J., who has served as 1981-88.

Father Dawber, who came to Rector ofthe Jesuit Community at Bishop Connolly in 1985, was preBishop Connolly High School, Fall River, for the past year, has been viously principal at Cheverus High appointed principal, effective to-, School, Portland, Maine. day. The Reverend Stephen F. Dawber, S.J., will continue to serve The 1989-90 school year for the school as vice-presi'dent in Bishop Connolly High School, Fall charge of academics.

Father Winchester will have re- River, will begin Tuesday with a sponsibility for overall operation meeting and day of reflection for of the school, including such things faculty. Orientation activities for as long-range planning, financial freshmen will take place beginning management and preparing for at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Elsbree the 1991 accreditation visit by the Street campus, where they will have the opportunity to attend NEASe. Father Winchester holds ad- abbreviated classes and meet with vanced degrees in philosophy, Eng- upper class students. Dismissal is lish and Theology. Ordained a at 1:15 p.m.

There will be a meeting for priest in 1965, he made his final profession in the Society of Jesus freshmen, transfer students and in 1971. Most recently he served as their parents at 7:30 p.m. Wedneschaplain and campus minister at day. Freshmen will purchase their books at this time.

Orientation and book purchasing for returning students will take place according to the following schedule: sophomores, 8 a.m.

School opens at Saints Peter Thursday; juniors, 8 a.m. Friday; and Paul, Fall River, at 8:30 a.m. seniors, I p.m. Friday. Sept. II Wednesday with an enrollment of will be the first full day of school.

225 children in grades K-8. New teachers joining the staff are Mrs. Mikeline Sullivan, kindergarten and Mr. Robert Correira, grade 8.

St. Anne Elementary School, Returning are Sister Davida, grade Fall River, offers a pre-s<;hool proI; Mrs. Benoit, grade 2; Mrs. gram for children 2 years, 9 nine Walsh, grade 3; Mrs. Stankiewicz, months to 5 years old; extended grade 4; Sister M. Lea, grade 5; Mrs. Rosseter, grade 6; Sister care (7 a.m.-5 p.m.) for children of working parents; a hot lunch proEileen, grade 7; Sister Albertus, gram, and computer, music and junior high lab science and Sister physical education programs.

Andrea, secretary.

The faculty and staff met on Aug. 28 for an Opening School Faculty planning day will be Liturgy and faculty planning meetheld Tuesday. A beginning of the ing. Returning staff include Sister school year liturgy will be held II a.m. Sept 8. Parishioners are invited Christopher O'Rourke, counselor; Janice Heinig, secretary; Elaine to attend.

An extended care program for Gagnon, secretary; Jeanne St. Yves, parents with children in the school grade 8; Doreen Sigman, grade 7; will be offered from September to Sister Luz Cardenas; grade 6, SisJune. The program operates 7- ter Mary of Lourdes and Sister 8:30 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m. (for Janine Parent, grade 5;'Sister Mary' Dumons and Patricia Carrollkindergarten students) and 2:30-5 p.m. every day 'that school is in S'ouza, grade 4; Denise Piekos, session. For information contact ~rade 3; Jeanne Gamache and Marianne McGlynn, grade 2; Sister Mrs. Stankiewicz, 678-8987.

Barbara Langlois, Debra Gagnon and Beatrice Allen, grade I; Brenda Gagnon, Elaine Guay and Palmina Levesque, kindergarten; Dorine School opens for grades K-8 at Cote" kindergarten aide. Also St. Michael School, Fall River, at ,returning are: Mrs. Lorraine Souza, 8:30 a.m., Wednesday. Classes ~,ll Mrs. Nazira 'Duddy, and 'Mrs. be dismis~edat II a.m. Thursday Janice Mello, pre-school teachers. and Friday wiil be ,filII days for New, to St. Anne School are grades 1;8 an'd students should Kiuen Sullivan, grade 3; Ann Mcbring a lunch. ~indergarten will .sweeney, reading; Julia Lexy, exbe dismissed at 11.:30 'a.m. both tended care coordinator; and Gina days. ,Conforti, primary teaching aide.

All classes will attend an openThis year's theme is Catholic ing Mass for the school year at II' Schools: A Parent's Choice. In a.m. Friday. Parents and friends keeping with this theme, school are invited to attend. events will be centered ,on family The faculty and staff for the participation emphasi~ingtheparcoming school year are; MissLisa ents' role as primary educators of Morrissette;' kindergarten; Mrs. their children.

Maria Pontes, grade I; Mrs. Lisa Desrosiers, grade 2;'Mrs. Eli~~e~h Furtado, grade 3; Mrs. VlfglDla ' Mercer, grade 4; Miss Pauline_ School begins Wednesday for Dumais, grade 5; Mr. Michael grades 1-8 at the Dominican AcadSousa, grad~ 6; Mrs. Mary Car- emy, Fall River. There will be halfroll, grade, 7; Mrs. Rose Marie day sessions, 8: 1O-11:30 for the Walde, grade 8; Mrs. Louise Dacey, first week. Kindergarten begins librarian; Mrs. Mary Wick, secre- Sept. 7. Morning supervision is tary; Mr. William Amaral, custo- available beginning at 7 a.m. Sept. dian; and Sister Bernadette Sulli- II will be the first full day of van, principal. _ school. The cafeteria will open There are a few openings in that day and afternoon supervisome grades. For further informa- sion, 3-5 p.m., will begin. Parents tion call the school at 678-0266. who did not receive an informa-

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tional letter should contact the·· -THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall school on Tuesday. ' Joining the faculty are Deana Chase, grade 4 and· Pamela Silva, art. Carol Brickhill and Antoinette Estrella- have completed their masters in computer studies and Cecilia Wrobel has been commissioned as an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist for the school.

Symbols following film reviews indir.ate both general and Catholic Fil:ns Office ratings, which do not always coincide.

Coyle-Cassidy High School TaunGeneral ratings: G-suitable for ton, begins its academic year on general viewing; PG-13-parental Wednesday for all freshmen and guidance strongly suggested for chil, Thursday for all other students. dren under 13: PG-parental guidCoyle-Cassidy Headmaster Michance suggested; R-restricted. unael Donly expects approximately suitable for children or young teens.

610 students this fall, 'an increase , Catholic ratings: Al-'approved for of 25 students from the end of children and adults; A2-approved school last year. In addition, 180 for adults and adolescents; A3freshmen have enrolled at C-C, approved for adults only; A4-sepamaking the Class of 1993 one of rate classification (given films not the largest classes in the school's morally offensive which. however. history. There are some significant require some analysis and explanachanges at Coyle-Cassidy this tion): O-morally offensive. school year. For example, all freshCatholic ratings for television men, in additions to taking regular movies are those of the movie house English class.es, will be taking four versions of the films. extra classes in English composition.

New Films Sophomores will have mandatory health classes on their schedules.

"La Boca del Lobo" (Cinevista); Each student will have his or her Gripping Peruvian production schedule waiting, thanks to a new about a civilian atrocity commitin-house computer that will also ted by government forces in their print report cards at the end of struggle to crush the rebel moveeach marking term. ment known as the Shining Path.

Also, the starting and closing The narrative is centered on a times for the school day have young city-bred recruit (Antonio changed. Homeroom will begin at Vega) whose growing sympathy 7:50 a.m. and the day will end at for the Indians being victimized by I:50 p.m. For the first three days both army and terrorists causes classes will end at 12:30 so as to him to refuse to obey the order to allow students to purchase their fire on a group of peaceful villagtextbooks. ers. Violence. A3

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"Millennium" (Fox): Inept science fiction excursion a thousand years into the future from which time travelers return to the 20th century seeking to retrieve an object left behind on a previous yisit. Muddled plot involving a romance between an aircrash investigator (Kris Kristofferson) and a traveler from the 30th century.

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"Sex, Lies and Videotape"(Miraquirky contemporary morality tale. Relationships between an unhappy wife (Andie MacDowell), her philandering husband (Peter Gallagher) and her spiteful sister (Laura San Giacomo) who is having an' affair with the husband are. thrown, up for grabs by the arrival of a visitor (Ja,mes Spader) who :is obsessed with vide<;>taping women talking about ~heir sexual experiences. The result is more or less morally satisfying as seif-deceptions are unmasked and more positive, relationshipS are initiated.

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(Tom Conti) but rediscovers on her own a long-submerged zest for life. This adult comedy about a spunky middle-aged woman has a lot of heart and a memorable title performance. Mature themes, fleeting nudity, comic use of a sexual expletive. A3,R

CYO baseball championship

After finishing third in the reg'ular season with a 15-10 record, St. William Fall River last week captured the championship of the Fall River Area CYO BaseballLeague by defeating St. Bernard, Assonet who had captured the regular season title with a 17-8 record.

In the first round of the playoffs, St. William defeated St. Michael in two straight games while St. Anne upset defending champions Immaculate Conception in two straight games. In the semi-finals, St. William had two straight exciting 9-8 wins over second place Notre Dame while St. Bernard gained a spot in the finals by overcoming a first game loss to St. Ann,e with two straight wins. This set up the final series, best two out of three, between St. William and St. Bernard.

The first game, at Lafayette Park, Fall River, saw St. William get to ace right-hander Steve Shimp of St. Bernard for eleven runs in an 11-3 victory. St. William pitcher Chris Rioux and second baseman Jim Raposa (4 hits) led the way.

Game two at Kennedy Park was an entirely different story as John Raposa of St. Bernard shut down the hot-hitting St. William team, holding them to just three hits and one run. He outdueled Mike Smith as St. Bernard prevailed 2-1, forcing a third and deciding game.

In game three at Lafayette park, it was Paul Rocha of St. William against Pete Hathaway ofSt. Bernard. The Assonet team took a 1-0 lead early in the game but St. William, behind the hitting of Paul Harley and Jim Raposa, came back to score five: runs.. Rocha 'worked out 'of a' couple' of bases 'loaded jams; including one in the last inning, as St: William went on to capture its fouth crown this decade (82,83, 86 and 89) with a 5-1 victbry., Members ofthis year's team were Tim Albin, Eric Laurianno, Norm-Laurianno, Joe Viveiros, Tom Jagelski, Bill Corey, Jim Raposa, Chris Rioux, Mike Smith, Jeff" Melo, ~aul Rocha, .Charlie . Guimond, PaUl Harley, Scott Maitoza, Eric Benevides and coaches John Po'wers,' Charlie Medeiros and John Medeiros. ,-' ..

"Shirley Valentine" (Paramount): In a British comedy of some wit and intelligence, a 42year-old Liverpool, England, housewife (Pauline Collins) leaves hubby and grown children for, a two- , week holiday in Greece where she. meets a clay-footed womanizer

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ST. JOSEPH, TAUNTON Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, First Friday and First Saturday liturgies in September. Parish Guild meeting following 7 p. m. Mass Tuesday.

CATHEDRAL, FR Women's Guild meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12. CCD registration for new students only, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Monthly Mass for the repose of the souls enrolled in our Purgatorial SoCiety will be celebrated 9 a.m. tomorrow. Labor Day Mass, 9 a.m. No other Masses that day. First rehearsal for the Cathedral choir, Sept. 8, preceded.by Evening of Prayer for the Feast of the Birth of Our Lady, 7 p.m. in the Cathedral. All are invited to attend.

Singing will resume at the 10 a.m.

Mass Sept. 10.

SACRED HEART, N.ATTLEBORO Lectors meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. There are a few openings in St. Mary-Sacred Heart School; call 695-3072.

ST. PATRICK, SOMERSET Meeting for CCD teachers, grades 1-8, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, parish center. Classes begin Oct. 7.

ST. JOSEPH, FAIRHAVEN Adoration, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. today. New Jerusalem prayer meeting tonight. Legion of Mary meeting,.5 p.m. tonight in the rectory.

CCO late registration, 9-11 a.m.

Sept. 9. Classes begin Sept. II, 13, and 16.

CAPE COD CATHOLIC NURSES The fifth annual Catholic Nurses' Sunday will be .celebrated Sept. 10.

All Catholic nurses are invited to join in a 9 a.m. Mass at St. Pius X Church, S. Yarmouth.'

ATTLEBORO . Beginning Sept. 7 confessions will be heard from 7-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Confessions are also heard 1-5 p.m. daily. A copy of the Fall 1989 calendar of events may be obtained by calling (508) 222-5410.

ST. LOUIS de FRANCE, SOMERSET Representatives of the Mill Hill Fathers will speak at Masses this weekend.

O.L. VICTORY, CENTERVILLE Parish Council elections will take place Sept. 16-17. Ultreya, 7 p.m. tonight. Religious education teachers needed.

ST. ANTHONY, MATTAPOISETT This weekend the parish welcomes Deacon Louis A. Bousquet, who will assist at the 4:30 p.m. Mass Saturday and 9:30 and II a.m. Masses Sunday. St. Anthony's Guild meeting, 7 p.m. Sept. 13. Pat Gardiner of the Wareham Area Hospice Program will be the guest speaker.

ST. JULIE BILLIART, N. DARTMOUTH .

Religious education teachers needed, grades 6, 8 and 9. Youth group "membership night" meeting for grades 8-12, Sept. 10. A special word of thanks goes to all those who helped make the parish Bible School so successful.

ST.MARY,N.ATTLEBORO Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays will resume Sept. 13 following 7 a.m. Mass and concluding with 4 p.m. Benediction.

Daily 7 a.m. Mass will resume in Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Sept. II. 9 a.m. Saturday Mass in the main, church will resume Sept. 16. Weekend Masses will move back to the main church Sept. '9.

ST. THOMAS· MORE, SOMERSET Sister Mary Moynagh, RSM, sister of John Moymigh, will celebrate her 50th year as a Sister of Mercy at the II :30 a.m. Mass Sunday.

O.L. CAPE, BREWSTER Harvest.Sunday, Sept. 3. Canned. and paper goods may be placed in. the boxes at the church doors.

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Annual diocesan priest retreat, Monday-Friday, Sept. 4-8 and I 1- 15.

ST. STANISLAUS, FR Meeting for parents of Confirmation candidates,2-4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 HOLY NAME, NB Women's Guild meeting, followin the school. Confirmation candidates and team members meet with ing 7 p.m. Mass Sept. II. InstallaFather Kaszynski 6-6:45 p.m. Sept. tion of officers, Barbara Brunette 8. Religious education for public president; Catherine Carter, vice~ school students resumes Sept. 18. president; Eileen Marshall, treasurer School begins for St. Stanislaus at .and. Mary Vanasse, secretary, will 8:15 a.m. Wednesday. Wednesday- take place during the Mass.

Friday will be half days with school dismissed at II :30 a.m. Full uni- ST, DOMINIC, SWANSEA CCD registration, Wednesday, 3forms are required.

5,6:30-8 p.m.; Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m.

CORPUS CHRISTI, SANDWICH Meeting for parents of children in Meeting for parents of religious CCD program (grades 1-6),7-8 p.m. education students grades 1-6, 7 p. m. Sept. 26. CCD teachers needed for Sept. II, at the church to introduce grades I and 3. Catechetical Sunday new textbooks. The meeting will be for commissioning of teachers durrepeated 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at St. ing ev~ning ministry program, Sept.

Theresa's chapel. Pro-life novena, 17. First Friday Exposition of the 8:30 a.m. each first Satu~day. Parish Blessed Sacrament, 4 p.m., adoraprayer group, 7 p.m. Mondays at St. tion until Holy Hour, 7 p.m. tonight.

Theresa's Church Hall.

ST. JOHN EVANGELIST, SS PETER AND PAUL, FR POCASSET Women's Club. meeting, 7 p.m.

Babysitting service during 9:30 Sept. II in the Father Coady Center. a.m. Sunday Mass needs new volunMaggie Hyland will speak on her teers; contact Susan Pellagrin, 759- trip' to Medjugorje, Yugoslavia. New 2971. members welcome. St. Vincent de Paul Society meeting, 7 p.m. ThursVINCENTIANS. ' Taunton district meeting, Tues, day in. the rectory. day evening, St. Joseph parish, N. Dighton. FR district meeting, fol- . DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA lowing 7 p;m. Mass Tuesday, St. First meeting for Hyacinth circle Patrick Church, FR. A new district #71,7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in Andrewspresident will be elected. Represen- Dahill Post 1531, Park St., N.B. tatives from each conference should Plans for installation of officers will be present. be completed. First meeting for Alcazaba circle #65, Attleboro, following 6 p.m. pot luck supper, Sept. 7 in K of C Hall, Hodges St.

Inclusive language will take time

OTTAWA(CN'S) - Powerful theological reasons exist for using inclusive language in the church, but its implementation will take time, said a group of six Canadian bishops.

Copyright laws, changes in language, and different levels of awareness of church members slowdown the process of incorporating inclusive language into liturgical texts, the bishops said.

Ina statement titled "To Speak As A Christian Community," the six bishop-members of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops' Pastoral Team affirmed the importance of inclusive language but explained why using it can take time. The statement was issued in mid-August.

The bishops said "inclusive language" referred to language that included women and men'''in contexts where the message is directed to, refers to and affects both" and "avoids stereotypes when speaking about either sex."

They said that although some people thought inclusive language was a cultural question; the Second Vatican Council "reminded us that the church exists in the world and that Christians have a responsibility to read .the 'signs of the times' and 'interpret them in light of the GospeL" One of those signs of the times is the changing role of women, the bishops said, and "through listening and reflecting, it becomes apparent that there are significant theological reasons for using and promoting inclusive language."

At its most profound level, inclusive language is a sign of our respect for the fundamental equality of men and women and a means of proclaiming the Gospel message of inclusiveness," the bishops said. . They said many specialists are needed to produce translations of the Bible and liturgical texts that remain faithful to the original and understandable to today's readers.

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In' addition, some 'people believe that the word "man" is already inclusive of men 'and women.

However, while waiting for specialists and other interpretations, "initiatives can be taken to introduce inclusive language at home, at social gatherings and on the job," the bishops said. • "Parishes can commit themselves to using inclusive language in the prayers of the faithful, in their choice of hymns, in written materials such as parish bulletins, in announcements, from the pulpit, at parish gatherings, etc.," the bishops said. They encouraged Catholics to form discussion groups on inclusive language, to read more on the subject and to be more responsive to women who do not see themselves as included in church langJ,lage.

Charity Sister Donna Geernaert, o'ne of six· staff members of the Pastoral Team, said the statement was a follow-up to a 1984 recommendation by the Canadian bishops that the conference try to foster awareness of the importance of inclusive language.

"There hasn't been'any particular outcry" about inclusive language, she said.

Those signing the statement were Archbishop Charles A. Halpin of Regina, Saskatchewan; Archbishop Gilles Ouellet of Rimouski, Quebec; Bishop Bertrand Blanchet of Gaspe, Quebec; Bishop Louis-de-Gonzague Langevin of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec; Bishop John 0' Mara of Thunder Bay, Ontario; and Auxiliary Bishop Leonard J. Crowley of Montreal.

Annoyance "All great changes are irksome to the human mind, especially those which are attended with great dangers and uncertain effects."

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