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t eanc 0 VOL. 39, NO. 34 •

Friday, September I, 1995

FALL RIVER DIOCESAN NEWSPAPER FOR SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

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Today's economy hurts workers, says bishop WASHINGTON (CNS) - AIthough the U. S. economy has expanded in recent years, most American workers have not reaped the benefits, said the U.S. Catholic Conference's 1995 Labor Day .statement. "Most Americans have seen their income decline or just hold even.... Families must work longer hours with more members of the family in the work force to keep pace," said the statement by Auxiliary Bishop John H. Ricard of Baltimore, chairman of the USCC Committee on Domestic Policy. Bishop Ricard said that the new economy, dependent on service and information technology instead of agriculture or manufacturing, is "freeing for many" but causes "serious problems" for others. He said many American workers have found that old ways of doing business no longer exist and that the social contract between employer and employee has been replaced by "survival of the fittest." "Many people do not have the ability to make an effective and dignified contribution in this new economy," he said. "They do not have the sophistication or basic knowledge which would enable them to express their creativity ••a.n.d.d.e.v.e.lo.p.t.h.e.ir.f.u.ll.p.o.t.e.nt.ia.I•.'.'

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FATHER SCALES

Bishop app'oints new leaders lfor Charities Appeal

will remain pastor of St. John of Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Father Freitas understood well, God parish in Somerset. Cap., has appointed former dioceBishop O'Malley continued, "that san chancellor and vicar for finance ministries and social In announcing the appointments, the "important . .. f h . and administration Rev. Msgr. Bishop O'Malley commented on we Itare activities 0 t e diocese Thomas J. Harrington director of the work of Father Freitas as depended on a successf ul Catholic . the Catholic Charities Appeal and Appeal director over th~ past five Chanties Appeal." Rev. George B. Scales assistant years. The bishop extended the gratidirector. The appointments are "Father Freitas' dedication to tude of the diocese to Father Freieffective September I. the Catholic Charities Appeal is tas for his leadership. "In the name Both priests will continue in without question," the bishop said. of all who worked with you on the their parish assignments while as- "He has been the driving force Appeal as well as all who benefited suming their new posts. Msgr. behind the mechanics of the Ap- from the programs it funded, I Harrington is pastor of Holy Name peal, always there behind the scenes thank you, Father Freitas, for your parish, New Bedford, and Father encouraging clergy and laity alike commitment and diligence," the Scales is parochial vicar at St. to surpass totals of the previous bishop concluded. Mary's parish, Mansfield. year." Msgr. Harrington becomes diThis year's Charities Appeal, rector ofthe Charities Appeal with Msgr. Harrington will succeed Rev. Daniel L. Freitas, who has completed at the end of June, much experience in parish work Of six Brothers of Christian directed the Catholic Charities reached an al1time high of Instruction celebrating their 60th Turn to Page 13 Appeal since 1990. Father Freitas anniversaries in religious Aug. _ ___ __ __ ___ _ _ _$2,379,764.78. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 113 at a Mass at NotrelifeDame

Bishop Ricard also pointed out that since 1982, the stock market has increased by more than 400 percent while the average wage has fallen by 15 percent. He said that renewed growth in productivity accompanied by a decline in wages has caused "the largest gap between the rich and poor in the industrialized world." He added that with many companies downsizing, jobs are not only eliminated, but jobs remaining often pay less, are parttime and lack health benefits or pensions. "All of this has resulted in significant increases in the number of working families with children falling into poverty," he said. Bishop Ricard pointed out that those who own businesses have a moral responsibility to the larger society to create opportunities to work. He noted that the 1986 U.S. bishops' pastoral "Economic Justice for All" said work is so important that "all who can work are .obliged to do so." And quoting Pope John Paul's 1991 encyclical, "Centesimus An. nus," he said a society in which "economic policies do not allow workers to reach satisfactory levels of employment cannot bejustig .T.u.r.n.t.o.p.a..e_13

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Four Fall Riverites mark 60 years in FIe community

FIRE rally sold out, organizers report Organizers of the Sept. 9 Cape Cod for Jesus FIRE rally have announced that all 2,256 seats in the Hyannis Melody Tent have been sold and that due to fire regulations standing room will not be available. The event is being sponsored by the Cape and Islands deanery of the charismatic renewal in the Fall River diocese. To be heard in the course of the day are Father Michael, Scanlan, Ann Shields, Ralph Martin and Father John Bertoluc:ci, who make up the FI RE (Faith, Intercession, Repentance and Evangelism) team. Bishop Sean O'Malley will be principal celebrant of a 4 p.m. Mass at

which Father Bertolucci will be homilist. Music for the day will be by the music ministry of Holy Trinity Church, West Harwich, directed by Eileen Sullivan. Also to be heard will be Shawnda Draeger, and Permanent Deacon Charles Andrade ofthe Providence diocese will be master of ceremonies. The Cape and Islands deanery of the charismatic renewal is directed by Father Robert S. Kaszynski, pastor of St. Stanislaus parish, Fall River, diocesan liaison for the renewal. Father William Norton, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Woods Hole, is spiritual director.

Next week'!; rally has been in the planning stage for some six years by leaders of Cape Cod prayer groups who meet monthly for a day of prayer and also attend an annual retreat. Leaders say that when the project began they had only $300 in their treasury "but miraculously, as payments became due, we received the necessary money from 'little people's' donations. Scary? To be sure, but a real walk in faith. The Lord provided and continues to provide!" On Sept. 9, entrance to the Melody Tent will be permitted at 8 a. m. and the program will begin at 9 a.m., continuing until 6 p.m.

Chapel, Alfred, Maine, four are Fall River natives. They are Brothers Conrad Dionne, FIC, Robert Michaud, FIC, Normand Simoneau, FIC, and Louis Chouinard, FIe. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Cote presided at a Mass of Thanksgiving for the brothers' years of service at the chapel of Notre Dame Institute, headquarters of the American province of the Brothers of Christian Instruction. The four brothers attended the former Prevost High School in Fall River, all leaving the school before graduation to enter the brothers' community, where they completed their education. Brother Dionne Brother Dionne, the brother of

Mrs. Marion Dupuis ofSt. Joseph parish, Fall River, holds bachelors of arts and education degrees from Montreal University, master's degrees from St. Michael's College, Colchester, VT, and Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, and a doctorate in psychology from Fordham University, Bronx, NY. He has served in 10 schools in New York State, Canada, Maine, Michigan and Ohio, and while in Biddeford, ME, was rated by one pastor as "the best high school principal" he had ever known. He is also a noted sports enthusiast. Brother Michaud Brother Michaud holds a bachelor's degree from LaMennais College, a master's degree from St. Michael's College, and a doctorate in English from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Turn to Page 13

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