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Synod makes stir VATICAN CITY (NC)-Soon after the 1980 world Synod of Bishops started, a predictable major controve'rsy - over articial contraception a surprise African lobby for路 major changes in church marriage laws surfaced. .

There was a wide range of other issues, but these bear special watching. How they are handled could be a clue to what the church will be like during the remainder of the' pontificate of Pope John Paul.

For Western Europe and North America, where the church is firmly established culturally, the

major question before the synod opened was what it might -say about Catholic couples who use artificial means of contraception.

Archbishop John R. Quinn of San Francisco, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB), sharply focused on the issue during the first day the floor was opened for debate.

Archbishop QUinn urged a "new context" for the church's teaching on contraception. His speech was a carefully nuanced theological questioning.

People such as Vatican supreme court head, Cardinal Peri路 Turn to Page Eleven

Procession Monday Plans are complete for the annual candlelight procession and Mass honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, to begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday in tpe area of the Cathedral schoolyard in Fall River, and to make its way to Kennedy Park via South Main Street.

Instructions issued toparticipating parishes indicate that each group may bring parish banners, flags or other insignia.

To minimize traffic problems, the use of charter buses is recommended, even by Fall River parishes. Special bus parking arrangements will be made at

Kennedy -Park. Those in private cars are asked to leave them as near the park as possible.

The handicapped should proceed directly to the park where a special area will be set aside for them close to the outdoor altar where Bishop Daniel A. Cronin will offer Mass.

During the procession to the park parish groups will recite the rosary and sing hymns in the language of their choice.

All priests are invited to concelebrate'the Mass. Vesting facilities will be available at St. Louis Church, which faces the park.

AT CATHEDRAL CELEBRATION for couples celebrating wedding anniversaries, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin and Father Ronald A. Tosti greet Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rapoza (left), St. Joseph parish, Attleboro, wed 25 years; and Mr. and Mrs. Antl10ny Andrews, St. Patrick parish, Wareham, wed 60 years. (Rosa Photo)

Educato:r,s, to The 26th annual Catholic Education Convention will be held Sunday and Monday, Oct. 19 and 20, at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River.

Traditionally the meeting was held in spring on two school days, but it was felt that the change to fall would permit more time to incorporate insights into school curriculums. It was also thought the choice of Sunday for religious education sessions would enable more parish volunteers to attend.

Sunday's program, beginning at noon, will feature two presentations by Sister Jose Hobday, OSF on "Spirituality: A Power to Create a Faith Community."

It will include a coffee break and a closing prayer and commissioning service.

Sister Jose is of Seneca Iroquois descent and a native of Texas. She has taught at high school, college, seminary and university levels and has also worked with women prisoners Tum to Page Six

WE CARE/WE SHARE CAMPAIGN is kicked off at clergy meeting as priests receive program kits. From left, Fathers John J. Steakem" Timothy J. Goldrick, Daniel L. Freitas'.

Father Goldrick is diocesan coordinator for We'Care/We Share. (Rosa Photo)

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A Pastoral Plan for Family Ministry in family life: life through a deeper and more . passive receivers only, then all .riched family life is for the over-Since 1970 there has been a sensit~ve pastoral ministry for will come up short of expecta- all vitality of the parish. The 79 per cent upsurge in divorce; . families. This basic goal of a tions. But this is not what it time is now present when in-A 131 per cent h{crease in vibrant family ministry needs to means to launch fbily ministry. sights can be transformed into a In fact, if the Christian poten- broad-based and practical vision persons living together out of be kept in mind so that families . wedlock; themselves are the ones most tial of families is tapped effec- for family ministry in parishes.

-5.4 million fewer persons affected by the message going tively, the families themselves In May of 1978 the Catholic under 18 in 1977 compared· to forth from our meeting. will ultimately be identified' as bishops of the United S~ates 1970; The result should move be- the ones. who give. Family min- unanimously passed the plan of -3 million more children' liv- yond the development of some istry is an' expression of ministry pastoral action for family mining, only with mother in 1977 new family-oriented programs. for, by and with families. istty, entitled "A Vision, and compared to 1970.

It should mean more than the The way in which most Cath- Strategy." The goal of this acIn a national survey· in 1978 hiring 'of new personnel. It olic families will come into con~ tion was to present a comprehenI. Social and Cultural Framethe frequency of family min- should imply more than some, tact with this vision of their sive vision of total ministry for of work istry programs in the Catholic special activities on either the ministry will be through their families and to prOVide a minisIn both developing and highly Church of the United States of diocesan or the parish level. parishes.' terial·framework with a process industrialized countries the fam- .AMerica the percentage of parAs important as any or all of / To be a Catholic is to belong for the promotion of family ~inily is in a period of change. ishes responding under the cate- these may be, the only matter to a certain parish, to be reared istty. Emphasis on framework There is rio question that the gory "never" by type of program which satisfies the intent of min- in a particular family, that which is important because the bishops' family will endure. There is con- . is instructive: 30 per, cent of istry is that families come to a joins the two wellsprings of life intent was to allow the local. siderable question about the U.S. parishes never had parish deeper awareness of their privi- is the Catholic family participat- community a role in formulating form it will· take in the future marriage preparation; 60 per cent leged position in the church and ing weekly in the local parish the shape of its own ~'plan" for and what its moral underpinnings never had parenthood education' are. motivated toward a fuller to worship. For many, this act family ministry. The plan is will be. The social forces of programs; 74 per cent never had expression of their proper minis- grounds their world amid the like an adjustable tool which urbanization and -industrializa- a ministry to the divorced-sepa- .teriaI- .role in the life of. the many changes of daily life. Deep must be tuned or adjusted to tion exist, directly or indirectly rated; 5'5 per cent never had church: . roots in the parish and the fam- fit the particular task at hand. affecting every aspect of family marriage and family enrichment It is vital for the. synod ~o ily liav~ greatly contributed to It stresses the dynamic strategy life: extended kinship ties, estab- programs; 73 per cent never had stress that the weddmg day IS the strength and durability of of a process that listens, reflects lished lineage patterns; their re- natural family planning pro-' not the culmination of marriage. Catholicism. and then moves to action. lated authority structures, sexual grams 73 .per cent neyer had The wedding day is the beginning ~ . " .

The plan lists target areas and marital role-definitions and family living and sex education of marriage, which has to be pasBoth pansh and family exhibit where family ministry is to be practices and the emergence of programs. torally supported for 40 or 50 the three ~undam~n~al elements activated: single and engaged the nuclear family.

What do the world and . years because of increasing lon- o! a genum~ Chnstlan com~u- people, married couples, parents, 't Dlty. They hve together by faith In industrialized countries mao church expect to hear from the . . d d d t 1 growing families·and families in gevi y. jor demographic and social de- magisterium in the midst of the crisis.

Clearly this is an idea well 10 mter epen ence an mu ua velopments occurring in families family in transition? They do not worth our effort. But it is also love. They work toget~er f?r Each parish is invited to inmanifest themselves in the fol- anticipate' a detailed and com- clear that the task is both sub- each other and for outSiders 10 spect its already existing activilowing changes in' family struc- plete response. But families do stantial and extensive.' It will need. And they celebrate and pray together. They form an ties, ~o determine how. they. a,re ture and family composition: expect us to recognize these decreases in the marriage rate, changes, to initiate a critical require major and radical evangelizing community; they touchmg areas of famdy mIDlSchanges in education and sup- engage in Christlike service; and . ..try. . increases· in the number and rate theological evaluation of them port for marriage. Families can- they celebrate liturgy. ' Of course, the emph~sls should of separations and divorces, in and to give .a general pastoral not look only to the church for not be on programs as such. the number of unmarried couples response to them. ready solutions to many of their To the degre.e that t~ey do The basic meaning of thebishliving together, in the proportion dilemmas. Nevertheless, it needs each of these Vital functions or ops' plan is to indicate how perII. Family Ministry of children born o.ut of wedlock, One of the most important to be made clear that the church roles well, they make present sons are to live the Christian life in the number of children ex- items on the agenda of the synod really cares about survival and the care and concern of God. in Jesus. Most family ministry / . posed to stepparents, in the num- is to introduce into the life of enrichment of family life."

Vital parishes live by the out- will be lived in households. Most ber of female-headed, one-parent the church at all levels the conThe prpblem is how to accom- going generosity of the Christian of it will go unrecorded in the . ; families, and decreases in the cept and practice of total family plish this necessary but difficult family. What is being suggested public sector. It .will be known birthrate and the size of families. ministry.. The church needs to task. For example, in the past is that a conscious effort to tap only by those intimately involved.

Toe most revolutionary change understan~ and to evaluate crit- the lifespan of a marriage was that resour.ce be made. To .begin, In our discussion of the parish . in the 20th century is the in- ically the changing structures of relatively limited; today the chal- the usual hnes of leadership and and the family we have recreased participation by women marriage and direct its resources, lenge of the' church is to under- direction ~re to be e~ployed. ferred primarily' to the family . in the labor force, which affects bOth financial and pastoral, to stand permanence in relationship, When Vatican II descn1?ed the community (''the domestic not Qnly the role of women, but research and' support for fam- to potentially 50 years or more ch~rch. as the people of <?od, a church") and the parisI,. commu.' also the traditi<:mal role of men ilies. This includes: of married life. major ,mtent of the council w~s . nity. One is very small;, the as husbands; parents and bread· -1. .An understanding of the We may be tempted to say to affirm t~e full memb-:rshlp other is often quite large. This ~', - winners. . theological and ecclesial founda- that this is not the time to take of all baptized and confirmed difference is often at the core Anew 'companionship type of tions of family ministry: . on more problems. A word heard p~~p~e. fhere was to be no .of 'pastoral diftlicultlies which ,marriage is emerging in which ~2. The development of a in church circles is "overextendiVISion betwee~ workers and will no doubt surface again as the spous~s emphasize intimacy, complete process of pastoral sion." The many and complex ~atchers.. Nor. was ~ere ~hewe encourage family ministry at , friendship, sexual fulfillment and listening and responding to fam- duties of priests and religious mt~nt t? Identify equahty With the parish level. ;~·equa.lity; .of worth between the ilies; . tax the full r~nge of their spir- umformlty. ,Smaller groups or family neti~ . sexes'~aii the primary purpose of -3. The development. of a full ftual and human resources.

The leadership of the .pastor works offer a practical context 'F 'theji'r.elationship.

The' drastic range of ministry" for, by and But family ministry should not will be most significant if the . for developing a sense of'down~'." ,reducii~:n of the si~e. of families with familie·s.· . be interpreted simply asa min- renewal of the parish through. to-earth family ministry. Most ;', ,thrOllgh. birth control has made Through' such a p'rocess we i;profound:: changes in the under- will aim toward a: single goal: istry to families by priests, reli- family ministry is to be accom-·. families would welcome the kind gious and a few professionals; plished for the church through- 'of support like-minded families ~~c: st~-gbig: of sexual' values, aiti- the revitalization and~. support of if sonie within the church are out the world. Sensitive pastors "~ould provide in dealing with 5.;' tudi$"sn.d;practices. . .

Christian mamage !lnd f~ily viewed as givers and families as know how important an, en- .' the many forces. in society whic!l :~':;-' , ': Fihaily, . there have been undermin~ family solidarity. It ~t'changes i~ the eco'nOmy affecting .1 , ,is very difficult to wage that Y: families. Industrialized countries .battle alone. ::'~., experience it, as's' progressive ~' In considering the large parish . dwin~llingof their primary re- , as a community, we are con;; and the need for more t sources. . """. '. . I' . . fronted with the impersonal as· t reasonable. respon~es to growing .' . pect of parish life resulting from ".sociiil needs~' Special, care -is re- ! its size. ¥any parishes are deal· ·. quir-ild, ,iJiestabUshingpriorities, ; . ing with this problem by sub".~' am9ng competing and .often con~ .; dividing into smaller units. Not ;. , flieting values, e.g., national.seonly do these smaller units have ' '; .. curity. arid~ fiunily income secur~.. ; a more realistic soci~l meaning, : ,itY;;:;fisc~t:' '.and tax policies and I . .they create more personal setem:ploYnlen~. . . , tings for prayer, eVl\ngelization In the· United States the foland service. lowing statistics on marriage Small Christian communities -and family taken from 1978 can be rich environments for the statistical abstract point up these o Turn to Pa~e Seven structural and functionill changes VATICAN CITY (NC)-This Is the written text of a presentation on a Pastoral PI.llD for Family Ministry by Auxiliary Bishop J. Francis Stafford of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference's Conuni1sion on Marriage and Family Life. A shorter version of the paper was presented· to the synod on behalf of· the U.S. . bishopS last,week.

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won't change WASHINGTON I(NC)-A proposal to end the obligation to attend Mass on several U.S. holy days has been withdrawn :- at least for now -by a committee of U.S. bishops.

The decision carne despite sup~ port for a change in holy days by two-thirds .of the bishops who responded to a holy days survey.

At the same time, the proposal was opposed by most Catholics responding to surveys published in several diocesan newspapers. The unscientific surveys brought pleas to retain all six current U.S. holy days, along with several requests that even more holy days be added to the church calendar.

Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland of Milwaukee, chairman of the bishops' Committee on the Liturgy (BCL), which released the proposal last May, said the decision to withdraw it was based in part on "widespread confusion" among Catholics on the nature and observance of holy days of obligation.

He said some Catholics evidently equated holy days with penitential practices, others were concerned about a "loss of their Catholic identity" if the holy days were changed, and still others were confused about whether dropping the obligation to attend Mass also meant dropping the feast itself.

He said instead of pursuing the proposal at this time, the BOL will develop an instruction program aimed at ending the confusion surrounding holy days and will continue, to explore solutions to problems connected with the observance of holy days for future implementattion by the U.S. bishops. ... ,n"'lIunllll'llImlllNlllllnUlUnlllnmllnllWllllllllllllllllllh'"I11IJIIIlIUIIIIlIIIIImr. .

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MEMBERS OF Holy Ghost parish, Attieboro, gather to greet Bishop Daniel A. Cronin at blessing ceremony for their new parish center. (Baptista Photo) r' " )

·Ball assignments made Chairmen have been appointed for the Bishop's Charity Ball, to be held Friday, Jan. 9 at Lincoln Park, North Dartmouth. The annual event benefits exceptional and underprivileged children in the area served by the Fall River diocese.

• Msgr. Anthony M. Gomes, diocesan director of the Ball, named irS chairmen: Decorations: Mrs. Stanley Janick, Fall River, assisted by Robert Coggeshall, Fall River. Hospitality: Mrs. Michael J. McMahon, Fall River, assisted by Mrs. Richard Paulson, Taunton.

Presentees: Mrs. James A. O'Brien, Fall River. Hall: Glenn Hathaway, Fall River, assisted

by John McDonald, Westport. and Lester Reed, Tiverton.

Theme: Miss Margaret M. Lahey, Fall River.

Each chairman selected committee members from those attending a recent large planning meeting at which subscriber cards for the ball commemorative booklet were also assigned to the five areas of the diocese.

Booklet categories include Memorials, Very Special Friends, Guarantors, Benefactors, Boost- ers, Sponsors and Patrons.

Rev. Bento R. Fraga, Holy Ghost parish, Attleboro, is the Ball director in the Attleboro

NEW YORK (NC) - Three bishops and 40 theologians called on U. S. Catholics to oppose war and nuclear weapons and recommended that the Friday rule of abstinence from meat be restored as a symbolic sharing with the world's poor.

In a statement, titled "A Catholic Call to Conscience," they said, "As Roman Catholic citizens of the United States, we speak at a time of great moral urgency.

"We are dismayed that the presidential campaign of 1980 is so deeply characterized by the rhetoric of militarism and the assertion that the United States must continue to lead in the production of instruments of death."

The five-page document, sponsored by Pac Christi USA, con· ists of the call itself, a series of questions for Catholic consciences alternated with quotes about the arms race and several recommended actions for the American Catholic community.

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Gagne, St. Mark's parish, AttleFurther information on the ball boro Falls; Rev. John F. An- is available at Charity Ball headdrews, St. Joan of Arc parish, quarters, 410 Highland Avenue, Orleans, is the director of the· PO Box 1470, Fall River 02722, Cape and Islands area. telephone 676-8943 or 676-3200.

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EDICTAL CITATION , DIOCESAN' TRIBUNAL FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Since the actual place of residence of JAMES KELLOCK is unknown.

We cite JAMES KELLOCK to appear personally before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River on October 27, 1980 at 1:30 p.m. at 344 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachusetts to give testimony to establish: Whether the nullity of the marriage exists in the 1t0ULE·KELLOCK case?

Ordinaries of the place or· other pastors having the knowledge ·of the residence of the above person, James Kellock, must see to it that he is properly advised in regard to this edictal citation.

Henry T. Munroe Officialis Given at the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusetts, on this, the 6th day of October, 1980.

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A ,Renewed Mission It is essential that all members of the church realize that integral· to their membership is the awareness that their church is basically missionary.

For people secure in a parish as well as in a heavily Catholic society, this is a most difficult aspect of revelation to bring hoine to oneself. This is especially true in a locality mainly Catholic, at least statistically. So often Catholics get into a rut of complacency and conformity when they . are the majority.

They take "church" for granted and visions of mission become narrow. It is felt that "mission" refers to activity proper to Africa or Asia, not -New Bedford or Fall River.

After all, the church has missionaries: the sense of mission . belongs to those who go overseas to convert pagans.

This mind· set is proper only to a desire for comfort and convenience. It -dilutes and in fact distorts the real sense of mission that is part and parcel of the very essence of church. No person can be a true Christian without the awareness that he or she must be a missionary for. Christ and his church. .

To be sure, this sense of mission is relevant to the . particular church and its locality as well as to the universal church. The work of the Church of Fall River is at the same time one with that of Nairobi, yet different. The difference is not one of purpose or interest but rather in the unique social mores that permeate the life of the people of a local church.

From this viewpoint, the beginning of the "We Carel We Share" program in this diocese this week is an opportunity for each Catholic to recapture his or her_own sense of mission. It is a time to revitalize the evangelical mission . of our church to herald the Good News.

Let this time be for us all an opportunity to grow in our sense of church and to welcome home those who may . have lost this sense of mission.

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It would be more than an oversight if attention were not focused on the very special anniversary that a brother priest of this diocese is now celebrating in a neighboring archdiocese. There are few who would not wish to share in the felicitations being extended to His Eminence, Cardinal Medeiros, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his installation as the Archbishop of Boston.

As a suffragan see we do not offer these expressio~s of congratulations simply to one who is the Metropolitan Archbishop; rather; we join with Cardinal Medeiros in a· very special way as one who once shepherded the flock as a priest of our own diocese.

It was here that the Cardinal first served as an ordainecI servant of the Lord,· as curate, pastor and chancellor. As he left this diocese, sent forth to shepherd the people of God in Brownsville, Texas, little did we tl\ink that he would return to his adopted state. But return he did, as the Archbishop of Boston.

From curate to pastor, chancellor and cardinal, Humberto Medeiros has been above all a man dedicated to Christ, with all that implies.

In season and out of season, he has during these 10 years brought to his people the frankness of a man caught up in the Spirit, a man who daily lives the sacraments as a sign and symbol to his archdiocese.

For these ten years of gift we, ius native diocese, rejoice. For the years to come, we assure him of our prayers.

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• Back to bas1cs In CCD

By Kevin J. Hanington Much has been written about the need to return to basics in education. It is imperative that this same emphasis be applied toCCD progress. Too much stress seems to have been placed upon language and design and not enough upon content and organization.

An example of how distorted Jesus' teachings can become is a horrendous translation of the Beatitudes popularized" by "A Children's Lectionary" by Rev. John Behnke, published by Paul· ist Press in 1974. ''You're a very lucky person if you have learned to love just being alive. All the money in the world can't buy the best things in life.

"You're a very lucky person if you know how to be kind and understanding. People will want to be your friends if you help them. ''You're a very lucky person if you're always trying to make the world a better place to live.

You will find that your life is very satisfying." I will spare the reader any. further examples. May I add: "You're a very lucky person if you were taught the Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew and not the gospel of Carl RQgers."

Judging from, the problems, such as promiscuity, abortion, vandalism, abusive language and

drug abuse, that affect our youth, there is a pressing need for religious values.

Parents should insist that their children fully participate in their parish CCD program. They should also be actively concern· ed with what their children are learning during their weekly hour of religious education.

Parents have a right to expect that their children will be taught and held accountable for their prayers and the teachings of the church regarding the sacraments and the commandments.

They should be able to go to confession with confidence. They should be reading the Bible and be receiving guidance and encouragement from their teachers.

They should grow in their understanding and appreciation of the sacred liturgy.

Fortunately there are extremely good materials available. For instance, valuable tools for any confirmation preparation program are "The New Parish Catechism" by Rev. William G. Martin, published by FARE, Inc. in 1976 and "A Month With Christ" by Rev. J. Murray Elwood, published by Ave Maria Press in 1979.

Father Martin presents a complete course in the Catholic faith in language not only understandable but faithful to tradition. The N~w Parish catechism is . logically divided into three

sections: truths to believe, ways of obtaining grace and the Christian life.

Emphasis is upon answering questions that actually arise in the minds of today's believers.

Unlike the Baltimore Catechism, it offers a generous sprinkling of Scriptured quotations and a thorough treatment of the postconciliar church. It is, in short, a guide which can be used throughout -life with great benefit.

Father Elwood captures the reader's imagination with his vivid description of 30 ~ncoun­ ters with Christ in the Gospels.

He explains a method of prayer that can be extremely valuable to young children beginning to learn how to pray. His book is a valuable asset to any believer's library.

Our youngsters need to learn the teachings of the church and -to realize before confirmation the connection between what we believe and what we do.

Since we cannot cling to Christian values unless we associate them with our deepest beliefs and convictions, we should exercise great care in selecting what is to be taught in religious education programs.

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Househusbanditis The following letter in its fore, when you respond to mom's reaction toward an apathetic entirety came from a friend dad at dinner hour by counselas a response to my column ing, "He's probably had a full on the chaotic pre-dinner day of people and doesn't want period in many families. The author, Jim Emswiler, is a friend of mine, a part-time writer, and an adult educator in the Hartford, CT diocese. Mary, his wife, also writes and works part-time.

I consider both full-time parents because I've stayed in their home and witnessed the love and care they share for their (nearly) three ~oung ones.

In spite' of Jim's tongue-incheek letter chiding me for my callous presumption that mom always gets dinner and dad always comes home from work, the letter indicates ways in which some young couples are working out sharing relationships in the home, marriage, and work fields today.

Dear Dolores: ' I must admit I was a bit sur-, prised at your column on the chaos during the hour before dinner. My surprise is expressed, not at the content which is right on target, but the audience whiclft is obviouslt mother. Your writing has always given the impression that you have adapted in heroic fashion (for someone your age) to change both in the church and society. I am amazed, there-

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WASHINGTON - It is/in keeping with this dreadful year that we get Richard Nixon when we need H. L. Mencken, the hundreth anniversary of whose birth we just celebrated.

Mr. Nixon appeared recently on the "Today" show, peddling the obvious, trivial and snide observations that rise so readily to his lips. He did so at the prompting of Theodore White, the estimable· chronicler of presidential campaigns, whose only fault is that he believes that any man elected to the White House must be deserving of it.

H. L. Mencken knew better, of course. He had an extremely low opinion of most politicians, although everything about politics fascinated him.

He regarded the 1948 choice between Dewey and Truman as dismal: "I suppose that many and many a voter, unable to stomach so shabby a mountebank as Truman or so limber a trimmer as Dewey, is wondering where to cast his vote November 1."

He did not hesitate to indict an entire region.

"The South,. for years, has been a sewer of imbecility. It has supported every major aberration, whether political or social, that has afflicted the' country, and it has supported most of them with a 4egree of enthusiasm bordering on the delirious."

What political writer writes like that today?

A second melancholy thought: Would any newspaper print it

to talk with anybody for awhile.'" , As you know, I am a househusband, and I find your family presumptions in this case to be as irrelevant as a Lux Liquid commercial during my favorite soap opera. My wife is the one with the full day of people and dad, not mom, is the one who's cooking dinner during Hell Hour.

Come on, Dolores, you know the stats. Families just .don't operate that way anymore. Why, just yesterday, '1 went outside to hang the perm press on the line and started chatting across the fence with my retired neighbor, John, when Bill, the cop on the night shift, and Andy, the college prof, came over. Since our wives were all at work fulfilling themselves, we trudged .inside and. compared menus for the evening while our 12 kids played house.

Incidentally, my son was the one with the shopping cart; Andy's daughter the one with· the tool kit.

Lord knows, it's not easy, Dolores. We could use your support, not your putdowns in the future.

Our identity crisis makes adolescence look like a jolly passage.

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But we must not, in the presence of Mencken, repine. Better to think of how he would have recorded the current lunacy and the new unacceptable choice.

It is delicious to think of what powers of invective he would have summoned up to convey 'his opinion of Jimmy Carter, who so focuses a number of his animadversions ---:' to the South, religisity, and to what he called in Truman "divagations and vacillations." ".

On the other hand,. Ronald Reagan would also call forth his terrible swift sword. Imagine the master faced with an aging actor whose handlers propose to put a muzzle or a leash on him.

He would doubtless .excoriate third-party candidate John Anderson for feigning to believe that the public would be inter~ ested in an intelligent discussion of the issues.

By DOLORES

CURRAN

You should hear the reaction of people on the other end of morning phone calls. They figure I'm either a widower or an adult. erer. Even the language is a problem. I find myself yelling, 'Just wait until' your mother gets home.'

And Mary's beginning to introduce me as 'the little man' at cocktail parties. I have to explain that -I'm 'not just another pretty househusband.

You're a writer. I'm a writer.

But does society scorn you for not plopping in your car at 7:30 aud returning at 6:00? No. But a male writer has problems. My kids' friends assume that Mr. E. is either (a) on welfare (b) laxy (c) a· kook or (d) disabled.

Dolores, we're into the Year of the Family. Let us cease with such pat definitions of family in the future. -If you don't lift up the spirits of us househusbands, I may just initiate a movement to take us away from the drudgery of housework and give us meaningful lives anel fulfillment in the outside world.

By MARY McGRORY

He would doubtless batter Carter for declining to debate, not just because it would deprive him of the kind of spectacle he craved, but because of the presidential slight to his beloved Baltimore.

We are missing a great deal, obviously. sumBut at least we have mary of the year's proceeding at hand to guide us. _What he wrote in 1948 is entirely apt: "The campaign, so far, has produced little save balderdash, and there is no visible sign that it will rise to better form thereafter."

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NOTICE , The ,Anchor will no longer publish demand notices of thanksgiving for favors received. This form of forced publication has developed into a chain letter attitude that is unacceptable for a Catholic publication.

Priests' and love At the risk of scandalizing ,both Catholics and antiCatholics, I'm going to reveal a secret: priests have hormones. They also have fantasies. They even fall in love.

All of these phenomena cover an even more ugly secret: Priests are male members of the. hu'man race - and soon may include female members of the human race who also, be it noted, have hormones, fantasies. and a propensity to fall in love.

In a TV interview about one of my novels, the woman "newscaster opined that "for a priest" there was a lot of sex in the novel. There was not all that much sex, to tell th~ truth, and none of it was graphic or clinical or prurient (which may make it more erotic rather than less).

She then added, "Of course, priests don't fall in love.~' To her dismay I ~plied that they. sure do and that, to anticipate her next question, I had fallen in love lots of times.

Human beings fall in love in the sense of being powerfully attracted by someone else. They also love - in the sense of forming deep and lasting affection for someone else. At last count priests were human beings. Why should they be thought to be immune from these delightful, poignant, frustrating, discouraging, disconcerting and fascinating experiences?

Why? Because the church for a long time has tried to pretend that priests were not human but some kind of super person. The result is that we appear to 'many both in and outside the church not to be more than human but less, ciphet§, neuters, hormoneless freaks.

Celibacy does not mean that one does not fall in love or love; it rather means that one has made other commitments of such importance that one does not end up in bed with those one loves.

Married men and women also fall in love; frequently it is their spouse with whom they' fall in love all over again in one of the most delicious of all possible human romances, that of rediscovering the beloved stranger.

But other times their loves, often sudden and 'transient, occasionally profound and durable, are not their spouses. .

Yet infidelity usually does not occur and indeed is unthinkable because the basic commitments of their lives are richer, more important and more rewarding.

To pretend that such reactions do not occur is absurd. To pretend that they are not possible is cynical and ugly.

One of the principal reasons for having celibates in a community is to have a living proof that intense human emotional attractions need not end up in

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the bedroom and indeed need not even present a serious threat of doing so.

The research finding that celibate confidants can playa special role in strengthening the marital satisfaction between a man and woman is, I believe, based not on the fact that the priest has special things to say to the wife, but on the fact that he is a special kind of person for her; h,'is existence opens up new possibilities in her marriage.

Far from' being a non-erotic person~ the good priest is a powerful erotic person in a community. Priests and laity would be a lot better off and a lot happier if they could admit it. Those who are not Catholic would understand a lot more about the nature of human nature if they could permit themselves to see it.

So yeah, I have been in love often, sometimes for many years.

Yet I have other commitments which are not really disturbed by such love and in fact are probably strengthened.

Are the persons who so attract me unappealing as bed partners?

Heavens no, they grow more appealing through the years and the decades (an interesting discovery, by the way). Has the fact that they are not bed part. ners and won't be caused some frustration? Well, yes, but then the opposite outcome would have produced its own variety of frustrations, as· married people will' surely 'testify. All love has its frustrations and its rewards.

'- The point is, however, that there are a wide variety of possible loves available to humans, all of them with their own rewards, challenges, excitements, frustrations and disappointments. We carinot have them all, we must pick and choose.

The reason for having around a celibate who' is both faithful and lovingjs that he/she stands as evidence of the variety, the 'possibiUty and the choice.

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October [9 Rev. Manuel A. Silvia" 1928, Pastor, Santo Christo, Fall River

OCtober 21 Rt. Rev. Edward J. Carr, P.R., 1937, Pastor, Sacred Heart, Fall River; Chancellor of Diocese 1907-21 Rev. Francjs E. Gagne, 1942, Pastor, St. Stephen, podgeville Rev. Walter J. Buckley, 1979, Retired Pastor, St. ~ilian, New Bedford October 22 Rev. John E. Connors, 1940, Pastor, St. Peter, Dighton

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Educators to meet Continued from page one tor, campus chaplain and reUgious educatioii' coordinator as and various YO,uth groups.

She holds a master's degree in well as writing, lecturing and American literature from. Notre working in instructional teleDame and has done graduate visi.on. He. holds master's and work in literature, theology, doctoral degrees in religious educommunication arts, Native Am- cation from Fordham Universiiy erican law, architecture and en- and Union Theological Seminary I Columbia University respectivegineering.

She will also be' heard by ly.

Over 50 textbook, oniform, priests of the diocese at a clergy study day Monday, Oct. 20 at audiovisual and religious' education companies will be exhibitors St. Patrick's parish, Wareham..

The Monday program at Con- at the convention.

Refreshments will be available nolly High School, designed primarily for Catholic school per- on Sunday and a hot luncheon sonnel, will begin at 9:30 a.m. . on Monday. Their cost will be with' a concelebrated liturgy at included in the convention regiswhich .Bishop .Daniel A. Cronin tration fee. will be principal celebrant. Exhits, however, will open at .8:30 a.m.

The speaker for Monday will VATICAN CI1Y (NC) - Rebe Father Thomas H. Groome, storation of the Catholic catheEd.D., assistant professor of dral of Shanghai, China, will be theology and religious education completed 'by Christmas, Vatiat BostQn College. His topic will can . Radio said, quoting the be "The Role of the Whole Shanghai daily newspaper, WenSchool in Christian Becoming." hui ·Bao. The newspaper also reHis first presentation will be ported that mOre than 3,000 followed by a lunch break. His people had attended services for second will come at 1:15 p.m. the feast of the Assumption at Born in Ireland, Fattier Groome the cathedral, despite the reshas served as an associate pas- toration work in progress.

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Deacon Vincent ,Po Walsh, Liturgy & Parish Miqistry Holy .Trinity, West Harwich; Diocesan Ministry - Cp.pe Cod Hospital ' .

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Father Greeley . "

Dear Editor: The headline in this morning's paper (Sept. 30), "U.S. bishops ask study of birth. control stand" confirms the wisdom of your decision not to drop Fr. Greeley's column from The Anchor.

It Is a safe surmise that Fr. Greeley is the one most responsible for Archbishop Quinn's speech delivered on behalf of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops before the world Synod of Bishops.

One may disagree with Fr. Greeley (and who is there who does not, often and vehemently?), but one may not stop reading him if one is to stay abreast of the Church in today's world.

Who in the Catholic press writes with more honesty, courage and professionalism! And who has his knowledge and insights!

Rev. Edward J. Holleran, OFM Our Lady's Chapel New Bedford

New Category Dear Editor: It has become evident. in recent weeks that a new category of Catholic has been added to Eastern Catholic and Roman Catholic. It is the Ted Kennedy Catholic.

Kennedy Catholics, unlike the others, are not in communion with Rome. If the casual observer thinks they are, compare the teaching of Vatican II and the pronouncements of Pope John Paul 11 and Cardinal Medeiros on the sacredness of human life with theirs and the chasm is unarguable. There are additional differences which are noteworthy.

The Kennedy Catholic moral code is easier to memorize because it has only nine Commandments. Deleted is the old-fashioned "Thou shalt not kill." The new group is more unitarian than trinitarian, having only one divine being. It does have a political-priest as spiritual guru and a relativ.ely small, vociferous and often highly publicized band of adherents. Ironically, there are Kennedy fan;lily members, . past and present, who would reject this ersatz creed as sham.

The life span of this new sect predictably will be brief. Its members will .come to compre~ hend the savagery; the painfulness and the slaughter of over 8,000,000 unborn American children in the last seven years and be revulsed in response. ·Former followers are often very critical of false gods and false prophets.

Joseph J. Reilly Andover

Access Sunday This Sunday is designated as Access Sunday in Massachusetts churches and synagogues. Clergy are asked to speak on the importance of eliminating attitudinal and architectural barriers which prevent the handicapped from enjoying social equality.

Continued from Page Two development of adult faith and ministry. They are 'widespread in Latin America. They have been singled out by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II for their efforts in evangelization and societal renewal. In a noteworthy way, they are beginning to . take root among Hispanic Catholics and other groups in the United states.

The spirit and word of the' Lord seeks enfleshment in the communal life of the person.

As this is accomplished, the church as a concrete development of the community of the redeemed is realized and be-comes the effective sign of the kingdom of God In our time.

This.community celebrates its redeemed' status by giving thanks, by going out to love, by offering service to each other and the world which is so loved by God. III. Pastoral Commitment The basic pastoral commitment of the. church has always been the same: how is the church to embody appropriately the presence of Christ in the world.

The church is to be. in a sensitive, caring and responsible posture. Its work is to be the work of God. The Second Vatican Council. suggested a key strategy for a beginning: 'Read the signs of the times.

In those signs of today we notice with even greater clarity that people hunger for continuity and reliability of marriage. They also are discovering marital love as a love which seeks openness, intimacy, communication, the expression and living of feelings, sexual fulfillment in its deepest sense, and equality of worth between the sexes. They search for lasting meaning in everyday events.

Therefore, I propose that this synod, in union with our holy father, sound a call to families throughout the church by issuing a "challenge" or "mission statement on family ministry," by which the church will make the . family its principal priority and allocate the necessary theological, pastoral and economic resources to do justice to it. Such a mission statement would call the church at all levels to form plans of pastoral action for family ministry. . These plans would constitute a positive. answer by the magisterium to the plight and expectations which families have in a world of increasing complexity, secularism and concern for the future.

Parish services WASHINGTON (NC) - The National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) has published a directory of parish renewal services offered by 27 programs or organizations.

"Parish Development: Programs and Organizations" offers information on the history of each contributing organization, its skills and the ministries it serves.

It is available from the Publications Office of the U.S. Catholic Conference, 1312 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005.

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The bishop of the poor SPOKANE, Wash (NC)-Retired Bishop Bernard Topel of Spokane, who lives in a little house ·in a poor section of town and whose austere diet often consists of fish-head soup or vegetable "Stew, didn't want a fancy party Sept. 21.

"These dates don't mean that much to me," he said of the day which marked his silver anniversary as a bishop.

The Bozeman, Mont. native, who was ordained a priest in 1927 and named bishop in 1955, was congratulated by Pope 'John Paul II on his 25th anniversary.'

Bishop Topel captured the attention of affluent America by embracing what he called "Sister Poverty." He sold' the bishop's mansion in 1969 and bought a $4,000 home in a poor neighborhood. .

CBS newsman Charles Kuralt, Time magazine and countless other secular and religious journals have carried stories on the pauper-bishop.

They told of a bishop who lived on vegetables grown in his . garden and on food donations from friends; who wore a thick coat and several pairs of trousers in his home during winter so that he could save money on heating oil and donate it to the poor; who never bought new clothes or shoes; who drove a 1965 car rather than spend money on a newer model.

The story is also told of how a thief found only one dollar (a donation to buy seeds for his garden) after breaking into the bishop's home. "~ lot of people say that I have shortened my life by living so austerely," the 77-year-Old bishop said· in an interview.

"If I did, I have no regrets.

"When I first began thinking

about this kind of lifestyle, I had to be open and honest with myself. I had to ask myself: 'Is this truly helpful or not? If not, th~n junk it. If it is, then for God's sake do iU' "I felt it benefited my spiritual life, so -I did it. Our Lord is the most important thing in life. He is worth any price."

In 1973 Bishop Topel was willing to go to jail to pay that price.

He risked the jail sentence by publicly challenging the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion. Strongly condemning the court decision, Bishop Topel said' that he would go to jail rather than allow abortions to be performed in diocesan hospitals, and that he would close the hospitals if the court ordered abortions on their premises.

"I am firmly resolved to obey God rather than men . . . cost what it may," the former dioce.san leader said at a press conference. "I was willing to be sent to "jail and I meant it," he said, recalling the event.

His act of civil disobedience stems from "iron-clad principles," he explained.

When asked ~e greatest stumbling block that prevents Christians from being examples to others, Bishop Topel' replied, "self-indulgence.

"Every place you go, you will see people acting on their per- . sonal desires rather than following our risen Lord," he said.

"Without a doubt, Bishop Topel's life speaks a message the world is obviously starving _to hear," wrote the editor of the Spokane Register on his anniversary. "His witness has struck a resonant chord in the hearts of rich and poor alike who are looking for a place to live in a consumeristic and materialistic world."

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NOSTALGIA BUFFS will enjoy trying to. identify the people in this early 1940s picture of the Cathedral Women's, Guild Bowling League (Dorothy Lewis Photo)"

Cathedral guild Members of the Women's Guild of St. Mary's Cathedral parish, Fall River, recently marked their 40th anniversary Among features of the banquet that celebrated the observance was a loving look at the guild's history.

Presented by' Mrs. Roger Vezina, immediate past president, and Mrs. James A. O'Brien Jr., president in 1956 and 1957 and now entering her second consecutive term as leader of the ,Cathedral group, the narration moved gracefully through the years, acknowledging the contributions of scores of priests and laypersons to guild accom: plishments.

"The bells of St. Mary's have . rung many, many times since those red leave's were falling on that October aft~rnoon' jn 1940 , when the founders of our guild met in Margaret Sullivan's home on John Street," said Mrs. O'Brien. , Mrs. Vezina recalled that "Father' Gerrard," now Bishop Gerrard, was Cathedral rector at the time the. guild was organized. She paid tribute to Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley as the founding president and to "the succession of competent, talented and. extremely devoted presidents" who succeeded her.

"In the annals of the guild, virtually every hall in Fall River's' center city served at one time or another as the site for our meetings ... Columbia Hall, Camp Doran Hall, Borden Hall, CYO Hall on Franklin Street, Corky Row Club Hall . . . we were always a guild on the move!" .

Mrs. Vezina Hsted among guild moderators the late Fathers Francis McCarthy and, James McMahon. Others, many present , at the anniversary banquet, were Msgr. Robert Stanton, Father Bernard Unsworth, Father Peter Graziano, Msgr. Alfred Gendreau, Msgr. John Regan; Father James F. Kenney, Msgr. William Th9mson.

Msgr. George Sullivan, Father Walter Sullivan, Father James . Buckley, Father Daniel Moriarty, Father Paul McCarrick, Msgr.

Th"mas Harrington.

"It 'seems that the Cathedral

guild has always mingled spir- . itual growth, formation in the faith and plain old,-fashioned good times," continued Mrs. Vezina, in listing speakers who addressed the guild at various times.

They included "Fathers J. Bryan Connors, ,a' Fall River native, and Edward H. Finnegan from the Society of Jesus, Father John Breen and Father John 'Morris of Maryknoll, Father Norman Lord of' the Holy Ghost Fathers, also Fall River natives ~ . : Father Paul White, Father John Wiggins . . . our Diocesan priests, none other than Hi~ Eminence Cardinal Humberto Medeiros, our own Father John Hogan, the late Monsignor John Boyd, Monsignor Raymond Considine, Monsignor George Sullivan, Father Peter Graziano, Father McCarrick, Fr.-Moore ... the list goes on -and on.

"Do you recall that Msgr.

Thomson's course on adolescent psychology was actually a credit course for teachers in our public and parochial school systems?

"Guest speakers from the public sector were frequently invited. For some reason, lawyers predominated. Do you think that the ladies of the Guild needed legal advice? At any rate, the list is a long one . . .

Judge Hurley of happy memory,· Harold Clarkin, and, may God rest him" John Harrington, the late James W. KillQran, Edward Meagher, all addressed our Guild.

"Fashion shows, musical revues, costume part~es, living rosaries, the Guildola, now the Scholarola, minstrel shows - all are entered in our history.

"One evening, and I think that I detect Father Kenny's hand in this, we actually sponsored a movie presentation of the World Series."

Commenting on civic activities of guild members, Mrs. Vezina listed USO work during World War II, dedication of a flagpole memorializing Cathedral servicemen, sewing for the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home, participating in blood drives and volunteering as aides to the Guild for the Blind.

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for the years from 1965 to the present, Mrs. O'Brien noted both local and worldwide changes affecting the organization.

"Our beloved Pope John the 23rd had opened up the 'windows, we experienced a transition in the liturgy. We welcomed the dialogue Mass and were introduced to folk Masses.

"The Braga Bridge was being . built, area residents listened daily to the pilings being hammered into the Taunton river beds, laying the foundation the end result being this magnificent structure carrying thousands of motorists to avenues of success and happiness. / "St. Mary's had its bridge builders a~ well, clergy, guild leaders and members had built their foundation' and paved the 'way for future avenues of success. . . .

"I would be terribly remiss if I didn't express a special word of gratitude to His Excellency, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, who was a member of our Cathedral household for almost seven years. . . . \ I Mrs. O'Brien, in continuing the guild history, noted the regrettable clOSing of St. Mary's Cathedral School but pointed out that it made possible use of the building's first floor as a parish hall.

The guild's purpose, she reiterated, is primarily to help meet the spiritual, cultural and social needs of its members.

Spiritually, she recounted, recent years have seen days of recol-' lection, retreats, participation in Cathedral liturgical services and promotion of the block rosary.

Social activities have included demonstrations of. variou~ skills and crafts, concerts by high school and adult groups, productions of variety shows by the members themselves and many lectures and travelogues.

An ongoing project is the Father Francis A. McCarthy Scholarship. Established in 1965, it has thus far made ~rants to 15 students, funding its~lf with its annual scholarola. .

Over the years there have been 30 guild presidents, some serving more than one term.

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs:, Oct. 9, 1980

Some love letters camed

end, the work being done onLast week The Anchor the house. I'd like to thank a story about the SUva funlly of East Freetown, stricken by you for everything you've done for us. -I'll always rethe father's terminal cancer. A Marriage Encounter group to member the special things which Bill and Yvonne SUva be· you've done for us. long has offered them tremenLove, Cherie III III * dous spiritual and practical support, the latter including a Dear Mom, Dad, and M.E. family, week's vacation on Cape Cod for the parents and children and 1 feel good about the love we are receiving. I also feel extensive renovation. work on the SUva home. loved. Lth~nk you for all The children wrote letters ex· that you have done. 1 thank you for the week at the pressing their feelings about all cottage and the money to this and those of Cherie, 15, Mike, 12, Christine, 13, and buy food and have a good Tammy, 9, follow: vacation. 1 thought the Dear Mom, Dad, and our week at the cottage brought loving M.E. family, our family closer together.

1 think God wanted us to The first thing that I'd have that week to bring us like to say is that Marriage ,closer ·together. Without Encounter is magnificent. your love, 1 think we would 1 never. thought that a group have had a harder time. of people could love and care so much. 1 feel so 1 think God made my dad lucky to know these people. sick so he could bring Marriage Encounter people 1 tell my friends at school closer together. I hope if some of the things that you any of the M.E. people get all have done and they find it hard to believe. 1 knew sick or hurt we can help them. I also feel happy. I the moment Mom and Dad came back from -their weekthink I would be- having a real hard time without your end and we started meeting love. Thanks so much, 1some of the couples that this was something special. love you all.

When I'm around any of Love, Mike you it's like 1 can feel the * * * love surrounding us. 1 don't Dear Mom, Dad, and M.E. family, think you could surprise me with anything M:E. doesThank you all for the help except for maybe this weekand things you've done for

us. I feel happy when you do this. I'm glad for what you've done. Thank you for the vacation and money and the love you put into it. I really enjoyed being at the cottage and 'I wish we didn't have to come home so soon.

Thank you for helping mom and dad. I know my dad hlJs cancer and we are all fighting it and you just' picked the right time for us to have a family trip. JI know you took a lot of time just for us. 1 really accept it because you are all really caring. I can think of just one thing that would make . me happier and that is that my dad could get better.

1 love you all.

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"A'nd God calls each one of us to this love," Msgr. -Oliveira stated. "Imagine if we all expressed love to our neighbors with the same devotion as Mother Teresa! Wouldn't it be a different world? That is what the Holy Father and our Bishops are asking us to do in a special way on Mission Sunday as they beg our prayers and sacrifices for our mission neighbors.

"There is a difference, I admit, in pouring out compassion on a person lying before our eyes, as Mother Teresa and her fellow missionaries do; and sacrificing for thousands of persons

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A call to-- love "On her way to receive the Nobel Peace Prize last December, Mother Teresa stopped in Rome to visit the international headquarters of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith," said Msgr. John J. Oliveira, diree.tor of the Society in the Diocese of Fall River.

"To the group assembled to g~et her, Mother Teresa said, 'All of us, you as well as we, are missionaries. It is through us that God loves the world.'

"I have noticed," added Msgr.

Oliveira, ·'that people who accomplish the most for humanity' speak less about the needs of the poor than they do of love," "St. Paul, the first missionary, said not that the poor Galatians and Ephesians needed him, but that 'the love of Christ impels me!' The result," Msgr. Oliveira explained, "was the same: the Good News was preached to the poor. The difference lay in attitude: Paul did not go in a superior capacity but as a servant of the love of Christ.

"Mother Teresa herself is an example," Msgr. Oliveira continued. "As much as she loves the dying she picks up off the street, as much as she loves the orphan I?abies she holds, we have no doubt that what impels her is the love of Christ whom she sees and serves in each one of her poor. Through Mother Teresa, God is loving the world with deep compassion and total selflessness.

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"You do not see the Sister cooling the feverish body of a little refugee on the border of Cambodia. But 1 beg you to believe that she is strengthened each day by your prayers,"

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What do you mean, family?

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I The U.S. Census Bureau del fines a family as "a unit with ==;:='==::.,~ two or more persons related by blood, adoption or marriage, living under one roof." It distinguishes families from households, that is, living units with Yeai' Books Color Process single or unrelated persons living together. In Census Bureau Booklets . Brochures terminology, all families are households but not all households are families. In 1978, there were 76,030,000 households and 57,215,000 families in our country. a FF SET - PRINTERS LmERPRESS

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Below, ranked in order, are the types of households in the United States. The percentages are based on number of households.

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2. Working family; both parents working: 21 per cent.

3. Single persons; adult living alone: 21 per cent.

4. Traditional nuclear family: 13 per cent: 5. Single-parent family; one adult and one or more children: 8 per cent.

6. Expanded family; including the very large family, extended family, adoptive families, foster families, blended families and even communities of religious: 5.5 per cent.

'7. Cohabiting families; couples living together without marriage or children: 1.5 per cent.

These statistics provide food for thought. People who proclaim the year of the family and think of the traditional nuclear family and/or the expanded family should realize that they are' talking about a definite minor~ ity. The traditional nuclear family ranks fourth. 'Expanded families rank sixth.

In first position at 30 per cent of all. U.S. households is the childless family. If a plurality of U.S. families have no children,

what will this mean for future U.S. policy regarding the family?

Many families have both par-, ents working (21 per cent), and . a large number of family units (8 per cent) have only:a single adult. This means that more state and institutional I services will be necessary for fa~ilies as _ less child care is provided in the home. . , Single persons make up 21 p'er cent of all households. Single and childless couples together make up over half of all U.S. households. More and more frequently, these groups are able to rent large apartments or homes while families with children are excluded. Not only do singles ,and working couples have more money for housing, but without children they are more desirable tenants for landlords who like to avoid noise and property damage.

In sum, I think it is time for those who are concerned about . the family to stop wisning for the structures of yesteryear and to take a good look at today's statistics. Proclaiming old-fashioned family values is not likely' : to change realities.

Questions on family living and child care are Invited. Address to the Kennys c/o The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall River,' Mass.

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Q. In a recent column you state: "It is possible for a Cath· olic to validly' marry before a minister or justice of the peace if a dispensation for such a marriage has been received from the bi~op

of the diocese."

I do not understand this. We were always taught that a Catholic must be married by a priest.

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tion before receiving the Eucharist. Thus, it is not the church's intention that a few minutes more or less than the prescribed time should keep us from receiving ,communion. . Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen c/o The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall River, Mass. 02722.

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from my mail 0 that many Catholics remain conContinued from page one fused about this. cle Felici, who said on the synod First of all, the law requiring floor that "Humanae Vitae" is a Catholics to be married before "closed document" that needs a priest is a church law, not a no further discussion, opposed law given by God. Through . the archbishop's intervention.. many centuries the church acAt the same time the intercepted civil marriages as 'valid for its members as well. At the vention will not satisfy the large same time the church has always number of Catholics who disinsisted on the special sacramen- agree with the church teaching tal character of marriages be- on contraception. tween two Christians. The What the archbisho.p called for church urged that' this sacra- was a new dialogue on the issue. mental character be honored in In that call he received scatthe way the marriage took place. tered support from other synod' The rule that Catholics must interventions, but not enough to exchange their consent before a make it clear whether a majorpriest in order that their marri- ity of the synod fathers would age be valid has existed for the support it.

By contrast, a concern that universal church only since the early part of this century. seemed sure to gain strong synod support was raised by numerous Pope Paul VI modified this African bishops. rule several years ago. Bishops It was summarized by a bishop now may dispense Catholics so from Ghana: "The problem milithat they may be married by tating against Christian family someone else, a minister of an- life in Ghana is Christian marother church, justice of the riage itself." . peace, and so on. This is referred In many African tribes, they to officially as a dispensation said, marriage' is vie~ed as a from the form of marriage. series of steps over 'a long period .The petition for such a dispen- of time, finally sealed as a lasting sation is made by the couple bond when the couple has a child. through the priest who is arThe African bishops' comranging the marriage. The priest plaint was that church law and explains to the bishop the rea- the marriage rite do not in' their sons he feels such a dispensation present form admit adaptation might be granted, reasons such t~ the African cultural reality in as avoiding family alienation, a a meaningful way.

But there was an underlying close relationship or friendship with the non-Catholic minister, theme with much broader impliand so on. cations: decentralization of law Unless such a dispensation is and decision-making in the asked of the bishop and granted church, so that the whole process by him, any marriage of a Cath- of inculturation (adapting the olic with another Catholic or church to local cultures) can be with a person of another faith pursued more vigorously and that does not take place before fully. a priest is still invalid according On an allied topic, Cardinal Pericle Felici, prefect of the Suto Catholic Church law.

Q. Some of my friends and I preme Tribunal of the Apostolic are still confused about the faSt Signature, the church's highest. before communion. Is there' a court, discussed the "astronomidifference between the niles for cal figures" of declarations of healthy people aDd the sick? Is nullity on matrimony, which the time required before Mass or have increased in recent years before communion? (California) by as much as 5,OGO percent.

A. The general rule is that He said the numbers are not people should fast from food and as much a cause of concern as all liquids except water for one "the enormous levity with which hour before communion, not be. cases are sometimes "proposed fore Mass.

I and resolved."

He warned that "non-observFor the sick and those who ance or negligence of the juridicare for the sick, the fast is 15 cal norms" could be leading to minutes before communion. "real divorce, even though by Medicine may be taken any time. another name."

We must keep in mind that He sounded a particularly cauthe pu~ose of this rule is not tious note against facile use of biologicl\l, merely keeping food "psychological immllturity and out of ~he mouth and stomach - the incapacity to assume and fulfill conjugal obligations, espefor exactly 60 minutes.

Regulations on the communion cially with regard to communion fast help provide an appropriate of life and interpersonal relationtime for reflection and prepara-' ships" as grounds for nullity.

REV. BROTHER Paul De-' nault, O.Carm., will be ordained to the Carmelite priesthood by Bishop Howard J. Hubbard at ceremonies Saturday in Troy, N.Y. He will offer a Mass of thanksgiving at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Church, New Bedford.

The son of Roger and Mu,: riel Denault of New Bedford, he attended St. Anthony and Sacred Heart school in that city. He is a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, and Holy Cross College, Worcester; and is a candidate for a master's degree in theology at the Washington Theological Union.

He has worked as a chaplain intern at Washington hospitals and following ordinatiol} will reside at Our Lady of the Scapular Priory in New York City while serving as a chaplain at Bellevue Hospital.

Protests visit ,

LONDON (NC) - A strong . opponent of the planned visit to Great- Britain of Pope John Paul II, the Rev. Ian Paisley, head of the Free Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland, said he sent a strong . protest to the British government about the papal visit.

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In recent years, taking into account the findings of modern psychology, the church's annulment jurisprudence has expanded considerably. It has recognized severe psychological immaturity and a number of serious psychological or emotional problems in one partner as grounds for saying that the person lacked the full knowledge or will or other capability to enter into a lifelong marriage commitment with its attendant dutjes and responsibilities.

Cardinal Felici's speech was one of the strongest public warnings by a high-ranking church-. man against some of the current - evidence used in granting annulments. He.did not object to the theories behind such annulments.

"Nevertheless, in the way they are formulated and above all in the manner in which they are applied, they open the path to many caprices and can lead to declarations of nullity of marriages that are certainly valid,'" he added.

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Thurs., Oct. 9, 1980'

WASHINGTON (NC)-A "Reliponsibl,e Energy Sabbath" aimed .t promoting religious involvement in America's energy problems' will be observed throughout the nation the weekend of Oct. 17-19.

Churches are being urged to commit themselves that weekend to energy-related projects for the coming year, such as con,serving their own uses of energy, helping the poor with rising energy bills, turning their parking lots into car pool pickup centers and investing their funds in the development of renewable . resources.

Among sponsors of the energy sabbath is the U.S. Catholic ~on­ ference.

"Participation in the sabbath program is one of the most si~~ nificant ways in which the church can address this issue· from a national perspective," said Bishop Thomas C. Kelly, usec general secretary. .The energy sabbath weekend is an outgrowth' of a religious consultation on energy held last January in Washington. Speakers' repeatedly emphasized that the energy crisis is a religious issue with moral ramifications for churches and syqagogues.

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St.' Paul

By Janaan Manternach

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By Father John J. Castelot St. Paul's relations with his church ,at Philippi were always most cOrdial. In fact; this was the only community from which he ever accepted' personal help.

In order to avoid the slightest suspicion of ,self~seeking, St. Paul insisted on supporting himself by working at his own trade.

But with the- Philippians it was different - perhaps because they gave him no choice. Lydia, a forthright busiIiesswoman, was a lea~er of the community. Apparently, when she made up her mind that Paul, needed help, Paul got help. ':--,.

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During his three years at Ep'hesus, Paul was thrown into jail again. When news of his plight reached the Philippians, they reacted with 10vinK concern and practical generosity. What form this took is not certain, but whatever it was, the Philippians , sent- a member to deliver it to Paul.

His letter to the Philippians, at least chapter 4:10-23, was written in response. Except for a few passages, the whole letter is joyful and filled with terms of, affection. Still, no, matter how devout any of his churches might, have been, Paul always took occasion _to spur it on to even greater heights. He was well aware that no one, himself included, could afford to be complacent (see 3:10-16).

Paul had, an overriding concern for the mutual love of his "parishioners," as they would be ,called today. He saw grumbling and arguing as destructive of, this love.

This is to be the focus of their. imitation of Christ. But Paul knew it was hard to imitate an uns'een person,- so he set himself up as a model for their striving: "Be imitators" of me, my brothers" (3:17). Again, it is not that Paul thinks he is perfectly Christ-like, . but rather that he is striving for this ideal with might and main. This, in itself is something wortp imitating.

He knows, too, that his absence deprives_ the people of this visible model, so he recommends others: "Take as your guide those who follow the example that we set" (3:17): Similarly today, Christians are to support and affirm each other within the community, the parish. We need moral support; the influence of iInmorality is all too real, all too powerful. The only effective counterforce is a community'which tries' courageously to live by, another value system.

However, Paul's aim for his parishes was not just self-preservation. It was the transformation of society. He knew that the most powerful force was a living demonstration of the peace, love, security and joy of Christian existence. This was the example that gradually and eventually transformed pagan Western civilization.

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'The family is a place for ministry.'

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A family is like the people of God

By NC' News Service

The family plays ,a central role in the unfolding of God's plan of salvation. "The family is, so to speak, the domestic church," Vatican Council II said.

So, the family is a place for,,' ministry. Family members worship and pray together, take care of each other (and serve others too), and educate each other as they work,' share and struggle together in daily life. , Jewish history is interesting in this 'regard, because the Jews have continued throughout history to believe that their destiny is shaped, by the gift God be-

stowed on them as a people. In Judaism, the sense 'Of being special people has never been forgotten.

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Moreover, among' Jews, tile home and family are linked in a special way to the whole people.

The family is like God's people.

It does what God's people do.

The sense of profound caring; of p~rsonal involvement in the fate of other Jews, no matter how distant, helps explain why the Jewish community today reacts so intensely to news from the Middle East, or to the latest Russian repression of Soviet Jewry. It is not, for th, Jew,

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happening to "them." It is happening to "me."

What are the implications of all this? For, the Jews there is an intimate relationship between the synagogue and the home, between the family and all of God's people. It seems Christians and Jews have something in common here.

When the people of a home are bound together and concerned about one another, they tell us something about what the church is. And, when the people, of the church are a real community, 'they tell us something about what the home and the family can be.

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By Father Cornelius

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tated toward each other. This can be seen clearly in the Acts of the Apostles. Unity and love distinguished the followers of Jesus.

A few years ago I lived in an apartment complex. On one side of 'me lived 'a person who carefully avoided speaking with any In the fourth century, St. of the neighbors. On the other was a person who in the second Augustine wrote that the Eucharweek of my stay slipped a note , ist will not achieve its full efunderneath my door with the re- fect until those who' gather quest to stop by because, "I need around the altar make the celeto talk with someone." The bration's meaning a part of courage to make this request their lives. This is' a powerful was due in part to the fact that concept that has lost VIone of the person knew I was a priest. its meaning.

'One rather simple description This experience brought home to me the important role reli- 'of the church might be a ~com­ gious values often play,in com- munity of people who care for munication among people. Reli- one another according to the gious values often provide the teachings of Jesus, Christ. Jesus common ground where' people do' pointed to mutual love as the in fact discover the interests and - ultimate characteristic identifyingb!s true followers. concerns they share.

In the Eucharist Christ reaches The followers of Jesus gravi-

out beyond his own divine existence and allows others to touch the core of his being by sharing in his divine life.

Yet how often do Christians actually reach out to others at Mass? It can be the occasion for friendly conversation but sometimes it seems that as soon as possible people turn away from those with whom they have shared this celebration.

It seems to, me that this is an inconsistency in the lives of many Christians. Most people need close, supportive relationships beyond their immediate families.

Ideally, the Eucharist becomes an opportunity to know others.

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know your faith

Jesus and his friends were enjoying a meal together. It was . to be their last supper before the death of Jesus. ,They all knew that his life was in danger. His enemies had been plotting against him. ~erusalem was crowded with pilgrims coming to worship at the Temple during the week of Passover, an important Jewish feast. Jesus and his friends suspected that his enemies might take advantage of the situation to attack Jesus. During the meal Jesus and his disciples talked longer than usual. The disciples were afraid of what might happen. Jesus knew th~y needed encouragement. He also wanted to share with them some of his deepest fe~lings.

A few moments earlier he had broken bread with them. He had blessed it as usual, then added surprising words: ''This is my body." Blessing wine, he passed it to them, saying: "This is my blood."

As they ate and drank, Jesus' friends felt unusually close to Jesus and to one another.

Jesus had something important to tell them. He wanted them to remember always what he had to teUthem, especially whenever they broke bread together in his memory.

"You know how much God, my Father, loves me," Jesus be, gan. "That is how much I love you."

Jesus' friends knew how much he loved them. They, felt he would do anything for them.

Jesus continued: "I a~ t~lling you this because I want you to share my joy." , Jesus paused a moment. Then he went on to tell them how to be happy and full of joy.

"This is my commandment," he said. "Love one another as I have loved you. There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."

The friends of Jesus sensed the challenge he was giving them.

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Adoption II .By Grace

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For a long time Lina Davis was the only Catholic living in Clayton, Georgia. TIlE;' closest Catholic church was St. Michael's in Gainesville,65 miles away. -Every Sunday her' husband John, a Baptist, drove her to â&#x20AC;˘ Mass.

In 1947 another Catholic moved into the area and the two women began attending services in Franklin~ N.C., 20 miles away.

There was no church in Franklin, so Mass was celebrated in the home of an elderly couple.

In 1956 Walt Disney arrived to make a. movie, liThe Great Locomotive Chase" with a crew that was largely Catholic. The crew had little time to travel to North Carolina for Mass, so the bishop of Atlanta gave special permission for the Franklin priest to offer Mass in Clayton.

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Na Historia Embora a esperan~a seja urna virtude teologal crista, e, antes de ser virtude, urnapaixao ou emo~ao da psicologia humana. .. Todos, no mundo, vivemos .de esperan~a: acrian~a, 0 jovem, 0 estudante, o lavrador, 0 soldado, 0 empresario, 0 operario,'o cientista, 0 desportista •• A e~peran~a perpassa por toda a historia hurnana, nela se apoiando todo o progresso ininterrupto da' hutnanidade -Sem esperan~a, 0 homem seria urn pobre fracassado: na6 estudaria, nem trabalharia, nem inventaria, nem daria um passe na vida. A esperan~a e 0 motor da historia e de,toda a sua mara-. vilhosa evolu~ao; e 0 grande motor que impele.o-homem sempre para a frente.

Esta mesma'esperan~a norteou e con' duziu toda a historia salvadora do homemo Depois do primeiro pec~do,. Deus promete ao homem urn restaurador que ha de devolver 0 paraiso perdido; a humanidade caida come~a a viver de esperan~a.

Essa esperan~a foi 0 sustentaculo dos Patriarcas, os grandes homens da esperan~a.

De vez em quando, Deus enviou ao Seu povo Profetas que foram os grandes animadores da esperan~a de Israel.

A esperan~a no futuro Messias foi sustentaculo do Povo de Deus nas suas lutas e sofrimentos, ate que Deus cumpriu a Sua promessa, tantas vezes repetida, e Se fez homem para devolver ao homem a esperan~a perdida. "Na Sua grande misericordia regenerou-nos pela ressurrei~ao de Jesus Cristo denere os mortos para urna esperan~a viva."

Cristo, 0 'Filho de Deus feito homem, e a esperan~a definitiva do homem privado de salva~ao.So Jesus Cristo e 0 seu Salvador e. nao foi dado aos homens outro nome, debaixo do ceu,no qual possam ser salvos.

Cristo fez reviver todas as esperan~as, reconciliando-nos como Pai; a Sua morte e ressurrei~ao fizeram nascer em nos "a esperan~a da vida eterna que Ele nos prometeu.• " Podemos lutar pel~conquista do Reino', "firmes na nossa esper'an~a", e pd'emos viver Rna feliz esperan~a da manifesta~ao gloriosa do grande Deus e nosso Salvador Jesus Cristo." Dai, a palavras de Paulo ao seu discipulo Timoteo:. "Lemra-te de Jesus Cristo,· da estirpe de David, ressuscitado dos mortos. Se morrermos com Ele,' tambem com Ele reviveremos; se perseveraremos , reinaremos com Ele." _ Esta esperania " sem' a qual 0 homem nao pode viver, e uma das virtudes mai! especificas do Povo de Deus e tern a sua base, nao em palavras e em juramentos, mas numa Pessoa, que e Cristo, a Qual nao e sim e nao, mas 0 grande Sim de Deus a todas as Suas promessas: "Quantas pr.omessas ha em Deus sao nele sim, e por Ele dizemos"Amen" a gloria' de Deus." Com Jesus recebemos 0 dom mais excelente do Pai, e por Ele temos .a firme esperan~a da nossa salva~ao, porque, Ele, que nao perdoou 0 Seu pro· prio Filho, antes 0 entregou por todos nos, como nao nos ha-de dar com Ele todas as coisas?

Adoption Continued from page twelve By this time, a few-more Catholics had settled in the area and, after the 'Disney people left, the Franklin priest continued to offer Masses in Clayton. For a place of worship, parishioners had a choice between the Community House or the American Legion hall. During the summer, tourists sometimes increased attendance at Mass to between . ~30 and 150.

Then a miracle! The people of St. Helena Church in Center Square, Pa., decided they wanted . to do something in the mission field. They chose to· take the community iIi Clayton as their godchild. They built a beautiful little mission church iIi Clayton, paying practically all the costs by taking a second collection every Sunday.

On Nov. 1, 1961, the proud congregation in Clayton attended the first Mass in their own church.

Deciding on a name for the church was easy. A bronze plaque at the entrance reads: "This chapel bears the title of St. Helena as an expression of profound gratitude" to the people of St. Helena's Church, center Square, Pa., "whose love for our holy faith, generosity and sacrifice made this chapel a blessed reality."

No pastor was assigned to St. Helena's until 1964. By June 1979, when the present pastor arrived, the parish had grown from 21 to 42 families, due to the arrival of 20 Catholic families who had moved from Illinois when the company they worked for relocated.

Ties between the two churches named St..Helena have continuued. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoffmeister introduced themselves to the usher at the Georgia church: "We're from

Center Square, Pa. Does that mean anything to you?"

"It certainly does," the usher .replied. "You built this church!"

In commenting on the changes she has seen in Clayton, Lina Davis says: "It is amazing how much the presence of a church .can change mentalities in a community. I remember how friendly and kind the people were when I arrived in 1947." None.theless, she testified there was a "lot of bigotry, and hostility" toward her religion which began to change only after Catholic worship began in the town.

Then, Lina explained, the people of the town began to show "tolerance at first, then respect and full acceptance" toward Catholicism.

Continued from page twelve" He wanted them to .love each other with the kind of. total love he had for each of them. His words also made them a little afraid and sad. Was Jesus hinting that he w~~soon to die?

"You are my friends," Jesus continued. "I 'call you friends because I have shared with you the secrets of my heart. Whatever I have heard from God, my Father, I have made known to you.

"Remember," Jesus said, "you did not choose me, but ~ choose you. I chose you as my friends to share my work of love. Anything you ask the Father in my name he will give you."

Then Jesus repeated his one command to his friends. "The one thing I ask of you is this, that you love one another."

St. Paul Continued from page twelve

.Invitation Turn to page thirteen people who cannot afford to expand their circle, who will not benefit from new personal exchanges. . Most people need understanding and acceptance.

When people make an effort to .communicate, they may find very simply that they share a need or desire for friendship. Or one person may find that his help would .be welcomed by leaders of the parish program for teen-agers or by planners of' a dinner for the elderly. Again, people find that they share a serious, overall interest in the life of the parish.

When we .reach out to others, a deep respect for them as well as a readiness to listen to what they are really asking needs to be maintained.

In a parish, community is centered around' the love of God celebrated in the Eucharist. All. are invited to grow in personal depth through a deeper participation in God's creative and redemptive action.

This is accomplished by living the mystery celebrated in the Eucharist, as St. Augustine suggested centuries ago.

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This is precisely the role of the parish today: to change the world, not so much by doing as by being.

'Greatest hug' More than 24,000 persons embraced in "the world's greatest hug" on the campus of tQe University of Southe'rn California (USC).

Couples, priests and Religious from 49 countries attending international convention of Worldwide Marriage Encounter joined family members in the hug spread out a mile or more around the USC campus.

Auxiliary Bishop Manuel Moreno of Los Angeles, principal celebrant of an opening liturgy with nearly 500 concelebrants, read a message conveying the best wishes. and blessings of Pope John Paul II for the conven. tion and its participants.

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Times of transition frighten people. 'We are overwhelmed these days with reminders about the incredible' changes taking place in our world. .Every publication, every speech seems full of amazement, STUDENTS AT COYLE and CASSIDY High School, apprehension or bewilderment.

Tjlunton, prepare posters for diocesan Vocation Awareness Ominou's predictions are mixed sometimes overly optimistic ; Day to be held at the school Sunday, Nov. 2. With Father with prophecies.

Richard Beaulieu, principal'and area vocations coordinators We find ourselves at one moare, from left, >Michael Berthelette, David Cormier; Paula ment depressed and at the next .Zopatti; Grace Lopes. (Tabak Photo) exhilarated by incredible hopes and expectations. It has been sends volunteers to Nazareth said that the last 100 years have Hall, St. Vincent's Home, People brought greater changes than ,all Student elections were held re- Inc., St. Michael's School, vari- preceeding history.

Many voices declare that the cently at Bishop Connolly High, ous nursing homes, and Con-· Fall River, with a large slate of gresswoman Margaret Heckler's "old ways" will not do and warn candidates fielded and a spirited district office. They are urged us against clinging to them. We campaign following. . Results to become Christian men and hear and read what seem almost were announced at an election women for others, a goal of desperate attempts to find somedance in the school auditorium Jesuit education as expressed by thing good in the new fashions 'attended by 700 students and Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J., su- of thought and behavior that many faculty and administrators. perior general of the 'Society of revolt so many.

"Does anyone ever talk about Jesus. ' Named to office were John restraint any more?" asked,one Father Phil Geogan, S.J., Pavao, freshman president; Rob mother. She feels not enough Pirri and Monique Plante, class school chaplain, assisted by Sr. is being said or written regardrepresentatives; Ilario Mello, Mary Ellen Maher, SUSC, Father ing the restraints one should put sophomore president; Eileen Bi- Dick Wolf, S.J., Mr. Gerry Tobin, on one's sexual behavior, Whether rette, Mike Holden, Denise Rog- S.J., and Mr. Dave Morey began married or un-married. the school's retreat program yesers, class representatives.

She wdtes, "If married John Caron, junior president; terday with a session for seniors. couples _restrained themselves, Marc Latinville, Mo Levesque, abortions would not be necessary Lynn Silva, class representatives; and certainly the unmarried John Sheridan, senior president; should discipline themselves, but Jay Quinn, Tim Serbst, Mark Educational aid grants total- my children tell me this present Troia, class representatives. ing $2500 are available twice a world is making it too easy for 'Tom Stringer was named stu- year to qualified post-high school dent body president. students from South Attleboro The Connolly Human J1ware- Council 5876, Knights of Columness Community Service Pro- bus. gram recently hela an orientaThe deadline for the next aption retreat to introduce students plication period is Nov. 30. Furto the program and give them ther information is available an opportunity to reflect on from Leo H. Dery,' 40 Tomlinson their hopes for the year.

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There is strident criticism of We find people, pathetic~IlY those who are slow to change betorn between revulsion at much cause they wish to think things that is modern and the deter- out. Insistence upon' speedy ac· mination not to be ostrich-like tion appears to overshadow the and unable to be reas'onably, re- importance of careful planning, to say nothing of looking to the ceptive and flexible.

One student trying hard not ,to Lord for spiritual aut~ority for follow the crowd told me she what· one' is doing. ·.feels caught in a no-man;s land Somewhere in the midst of all between a kind of hysterical es- . this 'uneasiness and apprehen-. pousal of everything new. and a sion there need to be raised'more conservation which rejects any- voices against entrenched power thing different from the safe way at the expense of the people. I see Christians backing off from it used to be: The voices are indeed shrill in .views they once 'held because their insistence upon radical those views are no longer popuchange' without clearly specify- lar, even though they may be ing the place or form of change right. People are afraid· of being and the damage it will do. It labeled, so they go along with sometimes sounds to me as if _the majority. And they die a those who wish change at any little inside.

Bishop Feehan Welcoming its largest student body ever, 950 students, Feehan High in Attleboro began its 20th year with the good news that its accreditation has been renewed for 10 years.

Students were greeted with "summer reading exams," quizzing them on three books read during vacation, with grades counting as 10 percent of the first quarterly English grade.

Many students reported unusual summer activities, including Arnie Hodgkins who attended

By Charlie Martin

LOVE THE WORLD AWAY Every 'no~ and then When the world steps in Stealin' our time away It soon takes so much , We forget to touch That's when I know It's time for me to say RefraIn: Take my hand .

Lefs walk through love's door And be free from the world once m()re Here's my heart We can hide today And love the wOrld away Once again

ATfLEBORO AREA students who have received $500 education grants from So. Attleboro Council 5876, Knights of ColuPtbus, are from left, Norman Hebert Jr., Betsy Kollet, Jennifer Brierly, Marie Charron. Not pictured, Colleen Hanley.

We'll be where our hearts are free Love will always stay Just a touch away Come with me ; All the magic waiting there.

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the annual convention of the National Junior Classical League, held in Knoxville, where she garnered'several art awards..

'Already experienced in all aspects of Feehan theatrical. productions, Arnie plans to continue studies in art and theatre ' at the Purchase campus of the State University of New York.

Recent Feehan activities included an opening Mass and attendance by many seniors at a college day held at Stonehill College. .

WHETHER DRESSED in flashy disco attire or the clothes of today's 'cowboy, John Travolta is good at playing characters who are looking for the same thing - identity and purpose.

In his recent film, "Urban Cowboy," the above song was heard.

It laments that life's busy schedule keeps lovers apart. The solution is simple: we must hide in each other's arms and "love the world away:' There is no doubt that responsibilities fill our lives. Some times we feel cheated of time for ourselves, but we must remem-' ber that we control our time, or that we should.

We must set priorities. Some may be givens, like the time necessary for work or school. The problem comes when we poorly manage the rest of our. time.

The Christian is called to interact with the world and be a sign of Christ's presence to the people within a community. Our lives are to be real signs that God cares about the world.

The world, time and touch are· all God's gifts to us. God invites us to shiue in his cre~tive power and form a life that uses all of these gifts well.

By Bill Morrissette

. . . _ports watch Stang Wins, Coyle Ties, Feehan Loses The Spartans of Bishop Stang High posted their first win of the season in So. E. Mass. Conference football when they nipped Seekonk High's Warriors, 13-8, in a Division Three game in Seekonk last Saturday.

The victory tame on quarterbaek Dan Tavares' eight-yard touchdown pass to Danny Dufresne with only 25 seconds re-' maining in the game. The conversion for the bonus point failed but that did not matter as the touchdown had already clinched the decision. Tavares ran 44 yards and Bryce Getchell kicked the extra point to give the Spartans a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Seekonk took the lead, 8-7, in the second canto when Vic Andreozzi scored from the one and John Brown ran in for the conversion.

The victory was the first of the season for the Spartans who are now I-I in conference, 1-3 overall.

The Coyle-Cassidy Warriors bouncing back from a 21-0 defeat by Case the previous weekend played a scoreless tie with Durfee High's Hilltoppers at Mac Aldrich Field, in non-league action. Coyle-Cassidy, 0-2, in Division Three returns to division

play Saturday at home to runnerup Old Rochester, 2-1.

In another Division Three contest, the Shamrocks of BishOp Feehan High were defeated, 22-7, by the unbeaten Wareham Viking!!, now 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference. The loss was the first in three dutings for Feehan, now 1~I in conference. Mike DiPietro scored Feehan's lone touchdown on a. three-yard run in the second period. Richie Farinacci kicked the extra point.

In. other conference play Saturday it was Old Rochester 30, Dighton-Rehoboth IS, Bourne 28 Case 12 in Division Three; New Bedford Yoke-Tech 6 Falmouth 6, Dartmouth 35 Dennis-Yar~ mouth 6 in Division Two. There were no games scheduled in Divison One but New Bedford will host Taunton next Saturday in that division. Division Two games Saturday have Dartmouth at Somerset, VokeTech at Barnstable, Falmouth at Fairhaven while in Division Three it will be Dighton-Rehoboth .at Feehan, Old Rochester at Coyle-Cassidy, Case at Wareham, Seekonk at Bourne. Nonleague games have Malden Catholic at Duifee, Canton at Attleboro, Dennis-Yarmouth at Tahanto.

First Place Tie in Hockomock North Attleboro and Canton, the only unbeaten, untied teams in Hockomock League football are tied for the league lead with . two wins each in as many starts.

Sharon and King Philip, I-I are tied for third place. In games last week end Canton romped over Franklin, 43-13, King Philip defeated Mansfield, 13-6, Stough-

ton blanked Oliver Ames, 14-0, and No. Attleboro nipped Foxboro, 7-6.

Next Saturday's ,games have Stoughton at t-lo. Attleboro, Franklin at Mansfield, King Philip at Oliver Ames, Foxboro at Sharon. Canton will be at Attleboro in a non-league encounter.

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Soccer Confrontation Tomorrow The pacesetters in their respective sections of D~vision Two in SO. E. Mass. Conference soccer tangle tomorrow when the Old Rochester Bulldogs entertain Bishop Connolly's Cougars. Entering this week Old Rochester was unbeaten and untied in six Division Two East starts while Connolly was 5-0-0 in Two West..

It will be the only meeting of those teams this season.

In other intersection games in Division Two West tomorrow Holy Family is host to Diman Yoke, Bishop Stang entertains Dartmouth and Yoke-Tech is home to Westport. Division One intersection play tomorrow lists Dennis-Yarmoutp at Durfee, New Bedford at Taunton, Barnstable at Attleporo and Falmouth at Somerset.

The Hpckomock Soccer League opens th~ secQnd half of its first season i~ soccer tomorrow with Foxboro at Sharon, King Philip

at Franklin and Stoughton at No. Attleboro. Games Tuesday have Foxboro at Stoughton, Sharon at Franklin and No. Attleboro at King Philip.

New Bedford has a good start in defense of its Bristol County CYO Hockey League . crown, posting victories in its first two games. The defending champions blanked Rochester in a season opener on Sept. 28 and followed this up last Sunday with as-I . decision over Somerset.

Somerset defeated Bristols, 2-0, in the other game on the season's opening card. Fall River South opened its schedule with a 6-0 vic~ory over Rochester last Sunday night.

Next Sunday night's games in the Driscoll Rink on Elsbree Street in Fall River have Fall River South vs. Somerset at 9 o'clock, New Bedford vs. Bristol at 10. Rochester has the bye.

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JEFFREY E. SULLIVAN "aneral Home

Symbols following film reviews indicate insights are clever and one's both general and Catholic Film Office . interest does not pall. ratings, which do not always coincide.

The frankness of the language General .ratings: G-suitable for gen- rules out younger viewers. A3 eral viewing; PG-parental guidance sug"Coast to Coast" (paramount): gested; R-restricted, unsuitable for In this so-so chase comedy Dyan children or younger teens.

Cannon and Robert Blake coCatholic .ratings: Al-approved for star as an odd couple- she's a children and adults; Al-approved for runaway from a mental instituadults and adolescents; A3-approved fOt tion into which she was railadults only; ~biectionable in part for roaded by her husband and he's everyone; A4-separate classification a down-on-his-Iuck trucker .-.:. (given to films not morally offensive who make their way across the which, however, require some analysis country pursued by various peoand explanation): C-condemned. ple with hostile intentions. Miss

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An elegantly dressed old lady had come up to him and given him a beautiful watch, begging him to come back to her. He' had never seen her again.

On his return trip he registers at an island hotel and sees a picture of a beautiful actress who had stayed there In 1912.

Sure enough, she was his old lady, and he forthwith takes a journey into the past. If you can "suspend disbelier' sufficiently to accept this premise, you will enjoy this delightfully old-fashioned movie which also spotlights Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer. PG, A2 "Bad Tuning: A Sensual Obsession" (World Northal): This somber account of obsessive love in modem Vienna stars Theresa Russell as an unstable American woman and Art Garfunkel as a smug intellectual who has always had things his way. Miss Russell's fine performance makes the rest of the film seem even more dreary. Some scenes of graphic sexuality are offensive.

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"Mother's Day" (UFD): A demented mother and her two cretinous sons wreak all sorts of horrors on three young women in this attempt to cash in on thrill-seeking teen-age ~ovIe­ goers. Thoroughly offensive. C "The Return or the SeeaUeus Seven" (Libra): Nothing much happens in this account of seven old college friends having a weekend reunion of sorts at a rented summer house in New England.

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Cannon and Blakd get much more out of 'the material than is actually there but can't quite save the picture. .The slapstick grows tedious and the movie's rough language makes it mature . viewing fare. PG, A3 Funeral Home On TV 571 Second Street "Up and Coming," PBS, OCt. 9, Fall River, Mass.

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- problems and successes - is told in the IS-part "Up and Coming" series,' the second epi~ sode of which airs tonight.

Those who remember Dr. Tom Dooley and his best seller of the mid-50s, ~'Deliver Us from Evil," will have special interest in "The Children of An Lac," airing tonight from 8-10 p.m. (CBS).

Dooley, a young doctor at the 679-5262 time of the French withdrawal from Vietnam, helped the children of an orphanage in the LEARY PRESS North to flee to safety in, the South. The new orphanage, in Saigon, was called An Lac (Happy Place), and for 20 years cared for hundreds of children made homelesS by the war.

"The Children of An Lac" takes up the story begun in "Deliver' Us from Evil" and tells what happened when An Lac was al:landon~d in the face of the Viet Cong assault on Saigon in April of 1975. It is a more tragic story' than Dooley's but no less inspiring.

"Conftuenee," 8 a.m. each· Sunday, repeated at 6:30 a.m. each Tuesday.

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Convert classes are held at 7:30 p.m. each Friday in 1he rectory under direction of Father Coleman Conley, SS.CC. The rosary is said before 7 p.m. Mass each day during October.

ST. JOSEPH, ST. PIUS X, . SOUTH YARMOUTH FALL RIVER Coffee is available for parents The Woman's Guild will meet ST. ANNE'S HOSPITAL, in the school hall during COD at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the parI FALL RIVER classes, held following 9 a.m. ish hall. Robert Barlow will" An oncology nursing lecture speak on America's national Mass each Sunday.

REBELLO.'S series will begin Tuesday, Oct. parks.

All are welcome.

The Women's Guild will hold NURSERY INC. 28 at the hospital, provding an a membership tea' at 7~30 tonight in-depth presen'tation of cancer "0" The Cape" ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, in the school. John McAvoy will ''WE BEAUTIFY OUTDOORS" ST. JAMES, fact~ for community hospital NEW BEDFORD be the guest speaker.

Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, Trees nurses. . Further information is NEW BEDFORD The Women's 'League will Lawn Fertilizer • Loam • Annuals STONEHJLL COLLEGE, Landscape Design mark its silver anniversary at a , The Ladies' Guild will meet at available from the hospital on442 MAIN ST., EAST FALMOUTH NORTH EASTON dinner dance Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the cology clinic.

548-4842 A seven-week program in ital- to be held at the Coachmen res- lower church hall. A talk and LEGION OF MARY, film presentation on conservaian genealogy is in progress, taurant, Tiverton. tion of energy will be given by FALL RIVER DIOCESE meeting from 7 to 9:30 p.m. each The Curia will sponsor a day Walter Jaworski, a utilities ST. JOHN OF GOD, Thursday. It is intended as an of recollection from 1 to 6 p.m. company representative. introduction to methods and SOMERSET Sunday, Oct. 26 at St. Mary's The Holy Name Society will sources for tracing Italian anST. ANTHONY, Church hall, Main St., FairPLUMBING & HEATING, INC. at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday in meet cestry. Further information is TAUNTON hliven. The program. is open to Sales and Service available from the college, tele- the rectory.

The parish will sponsor its an- all auxiliary members and others The Women's guild will meet for Domestic ..".. phone 238-1081, ext. 258. . and Industrial in the parish center at 7:30 p.m. ·riual candlelight procession in interested. It will include two Oil Burners s;:; honor of Our Lady of Fatima on conferences by Father Thomas Wednesday.

HOLY NAME, 995·1631 Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. Grannell, SS.CC. on the role of FALL RIVER 2283 ACUSHNET AVENUE DOMINICAN THIRD ORDER, with a Mass in PortuEuese and lay apostles and the place of Meetings for parents of chil- FALL RIVER NEW BEDFORD continuing with the outdoor pro- Mary in modern life. Reservadren in the CCD program will Members will meet at 7:30 cession and concluding Benedic- tions may be made at 994-7717 be held at 7 p.m.· Monday and p.m.. tomorrow at Rose Haw- tion and homily .at the church. in New Bedford and 672-3623 in Tuesday in the school, with first thorne Lathrop Home, 1600 Bay Fall River.

HOLY NAME, through third grade parents ~t., Fall River.

NEW BEDFORD asked to attend on Monday and SACRED HEART, fourth through siXth grade on SUPPORT. GROUP, The Women's Guild will meet FALL RIVER Tuesday.

Senior citizens' will lunch at GREATER FALL RIVER Monday evening in the parish for pregnancy help Compton diffs Steak House and center.

The session will be highThe area support group for the The Women's Guild will sponconfidential sor a Halloween party for chil- separated, divorced and remar- lighted by a lecture and film on tour the Sakonnet vineyards dren in grades K-6 from 6 to 8 ried will meet at 7 p.m. Wednes- Lourdes presented by Mrs. Vir- Tuesday, Nov. 4. p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Children day, Oct. 22 at Our Lady of ginia Alves of Taunton. free pregnancy testing . LA SALETTE SHRINE, ' must regi§ter to attend and vol- Fatima Hall, Swansea. Newcomlet us help you - We Care ATTLEBORO ST••MARY'S HOME, unteer adult help is requested. ers are welcome.

Special shrine services this m;W BEDFORD The Home is looking for fam- weekend .will promote family ilies interested in having a child life. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, visit on weekends and also for Father Giles Genest, MS, former families willing to provide per- director of La Salette Center, manent foster homes. Telephone will celebrate a family Mass. The CARMINE A. CARUCCI, D.D.S. 992-7345 may be called for fur- program 'will also include an open house, a singalong with ther information.

ORTHODONTIST "The Reconcilers" and a mime SSe PETER AND PAUL, performance by Brother Ted Unive~!ity Trained Specialist FALL RIVER' Brown, MS. Parents of children preparing Sunday's program will begin 23 TRESCOTT STREET for first communion will meet in at 2 p.m. with a performance by TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02780 the school following 9:30 a.m. the children's choir of St. Mary's Mass Sunday.

Church, Mansfield. "The Fools 823-2555 The annual CYO "Skate- Along the Way" will present a Away" will be held Wednesday, mime story and the day Will AFFORDABLE FEES - EXCELLENT TERMS - PRJVATE PRAC11ICE Oct. 29 at Lincoln Park. close with song, prayer, a homNO OHARGE FOR INITIAL CONSULTATION Those interested in attending ily and individual family blessMEDICAL ASSISTANCE AN[) INSURANCE PLAN CASES ACCEPTED a dinner honoring the Sisters of . ings led by Father Genest. Prizes Mercy, to be held Wednesday, and balloons will be awarded Nov. 5 at Venus de Milo restau- throughout the afternoon. All rant, Swansea, may contact are invited.

Kathleen Burt, school principal.

MARIOLOGICAL SOCIETY, LA SALETTE CENTER, PROVIDENCE ATTLEBORO The Mariological Society of A retreat for sisters and their America will hold a New Engsisters or brothers will be held land regional meeting Saturday, the weekend of Oct. 24 to 26 at Oct. 18 at Slavin Center of the Attleboro Center. Further in- Providence College. The program For up to two years while hospitalized formation is available at tele- will open at 10 a.m. with a keyphone 222-8530. note lecture on "Mary and the Plu~ Family in Contemporary SoST. STANISLAUS, ciety" by Father Eamon Carroll, For as long as 2 years for hom·e recuperation FALL RIVER The rosary is prayed 20 min- O.Carm. of Loyola University, Benefits paid directly you utes before the start of each Chicago. A Marian liturgy and a luncheon will follow. daily Mass in October.

Confirmation candidates will CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF ST. GEORGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ST. JOHN EVANGELIST, meet Monday, Oct. 20.

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Babysitting is available at 9:15 / FALL RIVER, MA. 02720 . membership tea is scheduled for a.m. Mass each Sunday. Two 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Pros- volunteers are needed for this NAME , . pective members are invited.

Please Check If Interested service. Those interested may .. Please Print A series in Polish language and call Ellie Mullane, 563-3718. ,.DISABILITY I·NCOME ADDRESS . cultur& will_ be conducted by - JUVENILE LIFE INSURANCE Street and Number Father A'ntoni Bury beginning at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, MORTGAGE INSURANCE CiTY ' 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 in the FALL RIVER - RETIREMENT INCOME· STATE ZIP CODE " : .

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ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, FALL RIVER The rosary is being recited daily during October before the 12:05 p.m. Mass. Under the chairmanship of 'Ida Martin, the\ devotion is led by members· of the Women's Guild and Altar and Rosary Society.

The Women's Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for· a supper meeting at which John Gosson, curator of the Fall River -Marine Museum, will present an illustrated lecture.

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