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Religion Enrichment (ourse In Three Areas of Diocese Enrichment courses will be offered in three different areas of the diocese. These courses are intended for religi<>n teachers or any interested adult. Their focus will be on doctrinal content
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Charities Convention Issues Statement BOSTON (NC)-The National Conference of Catholic Charities (NCCC) has issued a statement outlining a "people's" response to the problems of the nation's economy and calling on Presddent Gerald Ford to replace three key economic advisors who are holdovers from th~ Nixon administration. The Conference opened with a Mass at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Boston. Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, S:r.D. of the Diocese of Falil River was a concelebrant at the Mass. Principal celebrant was Humberto Cardinal Medeiros who also delivered the homily. Attending the four-day conl"vention were: Rev. Peter N. Graziano, Diocesan Director of Social Services and Coordinator of Special Apostolates; Rev. John R. Fol&ter, Associate Director in the Diocesan Office of Social Services and Mr. John M. Clements of the New Bedford Catholic Charities Office. The six-page statement, entitled "The Economy Belongs to the People," charged that the President's economic summit conference and the mini-summits which preceded it were dominated by "special dnterests" against workers, the elderly, children, women, consumers, the needy and those on fixed incomes.
Bishops' Synod Examines Role Of Women VAliLCAN CITY (NC)-The role of women-both nuns and laywomen-was an insistent and recurring note during the first week of the Synod of Bishops. A:lthough in the official reports opening the synod, which is studying evangelization in the modern world, there was little reference to women or their part in evangelization, the subject kept coming up from the floor. "The role of women in the Church can hardly be exaggerated," declared Bishop Alfonso Morepeli of Maseru in the African state of Lesotho. Bishop Morepeli, probably the most outspoken on the subject, stated that women "have always been an invaluable source of life and Turn to Page Two
Ecumenical Dialogue Friday
The Ecumenical Commission of the Diocese of Fall River, under .the chairmanship of Rev. Cornelius J. O'NeiIl, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, CenClaiming that the income of tral Village, is sponsoring an 95 per cent of the U. S. popula- Ecumenical Dialogue between tion has leveled off or begun to Bishop Cronin and all the Protdecline since 1969, the statement estant ministers wor:king within said "the people don't need talk. the Diocese of Fall River, t<>morAt the supper table, the people row afternoon, Oct. 11 at Bishop know what is wrong with the Connolly Hjgh School, Fall River. at 1:30. economy. The purpose of the meeting is "Therefore, we call upon the president to develop his own to provide an opportunity to the ministers for sharing and fellowteam of' economic advisors." ship with Bish<>p Cronin and Singled out for criticism by among themselves. the Charities statement were . Bishop Cronin will address the Roy Ash, director of the Office ministers assembled, and there of Management and Budget; Wil- will be a presentation by Rev. liam Simon, Secretary of the Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington, Treasury, and Alan Greenspan, Diocesan Chancellor on current chairman of the President's marriage legislation of the Council of Economic Advisors. Church. Greenspan recently caused a Following the speaking prostir when he told a mini-summit gram, there will be an informal in health, education and welfare fellowship session and coffee that those hit hardest propor- hour, and the meeting will contionately by the economic situa- clude with a路 question and discussion period. Turn to Page Three
rather than teaching methods. Courses will be taught by priests who are serving in the diocese and who will view the subjects from both a theological and pastoral perspective. For the convenience of all interested participants the classes wiII be held as follows: Tuesday-oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12; Stang High School, North Dartmouth. Wednesdays-oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13; St. Patrick Center, Falmouth. Thursday-oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14; Coyle-Cassidy High Sch<>ol, Taunton. Classes will begin at 7:30 P.M. and end at 9:00 P.M. The following courses will be' gHven: Both Old and New Testament wiII be explored with the aim of discovering more of their meaning in liturgy, education, and private prayer life. The four sessions are entitled: 1. ,Revelation: God really loves us 2. Old Testament. God's I<>ve unf<>lds 3. New Testament: Who Is Jesus? 4. Today: Use, Love and Understand It Stang High-Rev. Marc H. Bergeron St. Patrick-Rev. Raymond A Robillard Coyle~Cassidy-Rev. Marcel H. Bouchard The course wiH highlight programs that are practical within area and parish structures, as we look beyond the classroom to
Columbus Day Will Mark Centennial Of Provincetown Parish This Columbus Day weekend will be memorable for members of St. Peter the Apostle parish, Provincetown. It will mark the centennial observance of the Cape-tip parish and will include three special Masses and a gala banquet. The first Mass will be offered at 7 p.m. Saturday for all parishioners, living and dead, the second at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in memory of all deceased priests who have served the parish in the past century. Monday will be highlighted by a concelebrated Mass at 5:30 p.m. with Bishop Daniel A Cronin as principal celebrant and homilist. A centennial banquet will follow at the Provincetown Inn. In preparation for the occasion St. Peter's Church has been renovated with new pews and stained glass windows. Although there is logical -reason to believe that the first Mass celebrated in what is now Provincetown was in the i I th century, when Leif Ericson is believed to have landed on the shores of Cape Cod, recorded accounts place the first Mass in August of 1852 when -Rev. Joseph Finotti of the Cathedral of Holy
Cross in Bo~ton offered the Holy Sacrifice in the Franklin Street home of Thomas Welsh. At that time the Catholic community of Provincetown num-
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the many opportunities for true growth in faith. This course will be offered in all three areas by Rev. Michel Methot, Diocesan Director of Adult Education. This course' will include the understanding of the Church as: the People of God the Communion of believers the Saving Institution Stang High-Rev. Thomas C. Lopes St. Patrick-Rev. George W. Coleman Turn to Page Four
Shut-In Day October 20 The Third Sunday of October, October 20, has been designated National Shut-In Day, a day set aside for encouraging the v.isitation of the sick,' the incapacitated, the elderly and the imprisoned. While not the first Shut-In Day proclaimed on a local level in the United States, this is one chosen by Congress and grew out of a Shut-In Day originated by Rev. Felix A~ Losito, pastor of Holy Rosary Church in Reading, Pennsylvania. Ecumenical in nature, the Shut-In Day calls attent,ion to a large segment of the population which has been neglected, men and women whose labors in the past have contributed much to the present well-being. These worthwhile people are now suffering the neglect of loneliness. Those in prisons look to others for encouragement to rebuild their lives and to plan for a future that will give them a worthy place in society. Purpose of the.Shut-'!n Day is not merely the observance of the day by visits, cards, gifts, invitations to a meal or drive. Rather, it is hoped that this observance of the day will inspire a continuing concern for those who are shut-in and the building up of an awareness in them that others care. Those who are mobile can thus reassure many shut-<ins of their value and worth before man and God.
12th College Day At Stonehill
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, PROVINCETOWN
The twelfth annual "College Day" is slated for October 14 at Stonehill CoIlege, Easton. Admissions officers from 70 colleges will be on the StonehiIl campus for consultations with high school students between 9:30 and 11 :30 AM. They represent Catholic colleges and universities ''throughout the United States. Students, parents and coun路 selors from New England's public and private high schools have been invited to attend the program, which has grown steadily since its inception in 1962. In recent years more than 2,000 college-bound students have participated in the event.