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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River.....Thurs. Oct. 16, 1975
Lik,es Op,en Discussi,ons I,n Catholic N1ewspap,ers
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There once were two teachers, both learned, but they BUZZARDS BAY conducted their classes in different ways. The first teacher A communal ceremony of the insisted on discipline in his classroom. He delivered his Anonting of the Sick will take lectures 'eloquently, then had his students meditate on his place in the context of' Mass at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 in words. There were no quesThe first teacher could not St. Margaret's parish center. All tions because he had done agree. And so he continued to parishioners of St. Margaret's such careful preparation on teach as he always did. His stu- and St. Mary's churehes who are his lessons none seemed nec- dents (although they were the in their sixties or older, those essary. most loyal of students) continThe second teacher worked' ued to diminish in numbers. differently with his students. He Open Policy, encouraged questions from his The second teacher continued his open policy, and on many occasions suffered through some grievous insults from his stu~ dents. But their numbers continued to multiply and he was happy to have influence over such By a large number of students even if it means enduring a certain MARY amount of pain. In fact, he remarked that he CARSON really believed his students loved him because they continued to come to his classroom, students. He even permitted and once in a while he e~en them to challenge him at times. learned something from them, Some students took advantage which made life interesting inof this occasionally and raised deed. As a reader you may someoutrageous arguments. But most of the time the class was a live- times wonder about your Cathly group filled with interesting olic newspaper. You may wonder why. it pertalk and lots of learning. mits some' writers to question One day the first teacher things. You may particularly noticed there were some empty wonder about me. se~ts in his classroom. This had The reason may be that your never happened before and he bishop, who is our teacher, is was troubled by it. He passed willing to tolerate some disorder the doorway to the second teach- in his classroom (this newser's classroom and while he was paper). He is willing to allow dismayed to see the apparent writers like me and readers like disorder (a lively argument was you to use this paper, just as the in progress) ... he also noticed teacher who allows and even the room was full. suffers through challenges in his own classroom in order that he Permits Questions might influence more students. The first teacher took the secI app~eciate him. I hope you ond teacher aside one day and do too. said, "I don't approve of what yeu are doing. You permit dis.cussions and arguments in your classroom and while the students may enjoy this and be at- ST. JULIE BILLIART, tracted to it, it presents serious NORm DARTMOUTII The Ladies Guild is sponsordangers. Errors can creep in. The students w~ll lose sight of ing a spaghetti and' meat ball who the teacher is, and will be- supper in the church hall from gin to accept the opinons of 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. fellow students instead of their The event is open to the public and children's tickets will 'be teacher." available. Reservations may be The second teacher said, "The made by calling 996-4767 or 996fact that these students come 5953 or by contacting any guild into my classroom indicates they member. accept me as their teacher. As ,long as the discussion takes ST. LAWRENCE, place in my classroom, I can in- NEW BEDFORD fluence it. St. Lawrence's Parish 1n New He continued, "I know there Bedford is having a gigantic are some students who will ac- Christmas Bazaar. The dates are cept a teacher without question. Sat., Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. But most students will not, and and Sunday, Oct. 26 9 a.m. to it is to attract them I permit 5 p.m. at the Holy Family Grammer School on North all9 Counquestions and discussions. ty Streets. Hundreds of hand"As long as these questions knits, arts and crafts, toys, are raised in my classroom, I can plants, aprons, handmade wooddo something about them. The en articles, grab bags. Complete real danger is that the students Christmas Shopping! Hurry' will gather someplace else to Hurry! discuss their questions. When this happens I have lost my inUrged to Vote fluence over them." ALBANY (NC) - The bishops of New York state, citing the Prayer . poor record of Catholics as regIn Prayer we shift the center istered voters, have urged all elof living from self-consciousness igible' Catholics to consider it to self-surrender. a Catholic's duty to register and -A:braham Heschel vote in the coming elections.
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planning major surgery, and the ill of any age are invited to participate. A social hour will take place after the Mass. Further information is available at the rectory and those in need of transportation may call the parish center, telephone 759-2065, to make arrangements. Co-chairpersons in charge of arrangements for this event are Martha Monaghan and Georgina Lips.
HOLY NAME, FALL RIVER A penance service will be held for those to be confirmed this month and their families at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. A practice for reception of the sacrament will take place in the church at 3:30 p.m. Monday, 'Oct. 20 and a meeting of sponsors and confirmands will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday"Oct. 21, also in the church. New altar boys will meet in the church at 2:45 p.m. today. OUR LADY OF ANGELS, FALL RIVER A malasada supper and penny sale are set for Saturday night, Nov. 29 in the parish hall. A planning meeting for the event will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 26. also in the hall. Events on the calendar of the Council of Catholic Women include a cake sale this weekend, a Christmas party Monday, Dec. 1 and a penny sale Sunday, Jan. 18. Holy Rosary Sodality announces a penny sale for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 in the parish hall. ST. JOHN, POCASSET The Ladies Guild will sponsor a Christmas Boutique Saturday, Nov. 29 at Pocasset Community Club on Barlow's Landing Road. Workshops are being held each Tuesday morning 'at the home of the guild president, Mrs. John Laird. The sale will continue' from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a snack bar will feature homemade chowder at noon. ST. JAMES, NEW BEDFORD The Ladies Guild has resumed its meetings in the church hall held at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. Maureen Lewis, president, and Ellie Quadros. program chairman, have announced the calendar for the year, including a Mass for deceased members and a supper in November, and the annual penny sale, set for Monday, Dec. 1. Members may bring guests to all events. , A baked goods sale will be held in the church hall after all Masses this weekend.
ST. JOHN BAPTIST, NEW BEDFORD A spaghetti and meatball supper will be served in the church hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. A portable color television will be raffled in connection with the supper. Tickets are available at the rectory. A Christmas table and cake table will be set up for shoppers on the weekend of Nov. 22 and 23; and those wishing to donate handmade articles for this sale may leave them at the rectory. Tickets for a parish New Year's party are available at the rectory. Since they are limited in number, early reservations are suggested.
ST. WILLIAMS, FALL RIVER Four new members were welcomed at the October meeting of St. William's Women's Guild. Mrs. Madeline Gagnon, President, announced that Saturday evening, Oct. 25th is the date for the dinner dance to be held in the parish center. Music by the Jardineres." Plans, were completed for a Turkey Whist to be held in the parish center on Sunday, Nov. 16. Mrs. Jeannette Dooley, chairman of the Christmas party, announced that the Christmas party would be held on Dec. 10 at Valles. Mrs. Mary Batchelder was named Vice-President of the Guild due to the resignation of Mrs. Sandra Costanza who has moved out of state. Mrs. Mae Smith and Mrs. Mary Callahan were named to the Hospitality Committee. A Copper Demonstration followed the business meeting. The committee in charge of the October meeting were: Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Mary Callahan, Mrs. Ellen Reid, Mrs. Effie Witinger.
BLESSED SACRAMENT, FALL RIVER The Men's Club wishes to announce that a Halloween Costume Party is planned for Oct. 25 at 7:15 at Blessed Sacrament Church Hall. For the meal it will be fried chicken and for dancing it will be Leon Drewniak and His Rhythmeers Orch. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes, and on Nov. 15 it will OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION, be a night with 'The Jardinaire's OSTERVILLE Orch. with a beef steak pie for Charitable projects of the the supper for that night and , Women's Guild will benefit from also on Dec. 13 and 14 a weeka flea market and food sale to end tour to New York City is be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. planned. Eddy Brault is chairman for the affair. Anyone de- Saturday Oct. 18 in the church parking lot. All contributions siring tickets may call him or . are welcomed, including clot~ing, other m~mbers of the club. jewelry, hardware, toys and games, books and kitchen items. ' ST. ANNE'S, They may be delivered to the FALL RIVER church basement at any time beCub Scouts of the parish will fore the sale or pick-ups will be benefit from a dinner dance to be held Saturday night, Oct. 18. made if donors call 477-0813 to make arrangements. Tickets are available from committee members. ST. BERNARD, Rev. Robert Kaszynski will be ASSONET guest preacher at a novena in A pancake breakfast will be honor of St. Jude to be held at served at the parish hall on St. Anne's shrine from Monday, Oct. 20 through Tuesday, Oct. 28. South Main Street by the WomThe first Home and School en's Guild members following 8:30 and 10:30 Masses Sunday meeting of the current academic morning, Oct. 19. The public is year will take place Thursday invited and tickets will be availnight, oct. 23 in the school audable at the door, with special itorium. admission rates for children. A buffet and dance will be sponsored by St. Anne's Fra- SS. PETER AND PAUL, ternity at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct: FALL RIVER 25 at the fraternity hall, 149 Oct. 18. Kiddie Movie from I Guild St. The event will honor to 3 p.m. at the Father Coady and benefit the parish school on Center. Donation of $.50 will be the occasion of its 50th anniasked at the door. Anyone is versary. Tickets are available welcome. from fraternity members and at Oct. 19. Social at Father the rectory. Coady Center from 1 to 4. ReAlso marking the school anfreshments will be served. niversary will be a 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25. A dance at Father liturgy, followed by a banquet, Coady Center. Admission will be scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1. $2.00. Dancing 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 Tickets for the dinner may be a.m. and refreshments. Come had at the rectory. and have a good time. You'll be glad you did. ST. PETER, DIGHTON ST. GEORGE, The Women's Guild will hold a Thrift Sale in the rectory basement at 2039 County Street (Route 138) from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m~ Saturday, Nov. 15. ST. KILIAN, NEW BEDFORD The parish will benefit from 'proceeds of a whist party to be sponsored in the church hall at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 by the Women's Guild. The hall is located at Ashley, Boulevard and Davis Street. '
WESTPORT St. George Women's Guild will sponsor a fashion show, "Color Your World with Fashions" from Mr. A on Mon. Oct. 20 at Venus de Milo. A hot buffet will be served at 6 p.m. Styles will be shown by Hart Models. Door prizes will be given. Tickets available from Guild members. Friday - Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8, Las Vegas Night at St. George School Hall, Westport from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. Luncheon included.