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St. Anne's Hospital will continue serving Fall River St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, ted to the concept of regional has announced that it will con- planning and we will continue to tinue its Catholic mission and re- work with Charlton Memorial main an acute care hospital.

Hospital through the Greater Fall Sister Joanna Fernandes, OP, River Medical System to develop chairman of the .hospital board, ways that our hospitals can most said that the Dominican Sisters of effectively offer a wide range of the Presentation will continue to health care services to our comsponsor the hospital. munity." The lay chairman is also "The Dominican Sisters of the chair of the board .of the Greater Presentation have received an Fall River Medical Systems. overwhelming response from the St. Anne's Hospital was founded community to continue to provide in 1906 by the Dominican Sisters Catholic health care in the area," of the Presentation to address the stated Sister Fernandes, also pro- unmet health care needs in the city vincial superior of the Dominican of Fall River at the turn of the community. century. Though the health care t "As the area's only Catholic industry has changed dramatically .I hospital, we feel strongly that we' in the past 85 years, the sisters' should respond to the community mission remains: to respect the AMONG PEACE MARCHERS: from left, 'Father Horace J. Travassos, Msgr. John J. we are here to serve ,!nd therefore human dignity of all persons and Oliveira, Bishop Cronin and Father John R. Foister in Columbus Day peace procession have renewed our commitment to to foster the holistic approach to honoring Our Lady of Fatima. (Kearns photo) continue the mission of St. Anne's medicine by addressing the spirit-: Hospital that we began here 85 ual, physical and emotional needs years ago," she said. of patients.

"With our decision to retain our Last May the sisters announced' Catholic identity," she continued, willingness to withdraw sponsor"we have discontinued our discus- ship of St. Anne's if they felt it sions with Charlton Memorial would be in the best interests of Hospital [also in Fall River]. In- both the hospital and community. stead we will aggressively pursue a At that time talks were initiated The following is the homily of Bishop Daniel A. Cronin at the annual Mass for,Peace at St. number of options available to the. with Charlton Memorial to see hospital, including affiliating with whether the two hospitals might Anne's Church which followed Monday's annual Columbus Day procession in Fall River. an organization which will be able to align themselves more My brothers and sisters in Christ, the particular struggles of people things, indeed, are very important i strengthen u~ as a Catholic facility closely. St. Anne's also began exwe have gathered here to celebrate for freedom, for the respect of for the achievement of true peace. i and empower us to move into the ploring other options which would the love of God, our Father, to tl1eir basic, fundamental human The longings of every man and future with renewed hope and enable it to continue as an acute thank him for his goodness to us, rights and dignity, for democratic woman for freedom, justice, hap- leadership." care Catholic hospital offering Robert Stoico, lay chairman of medical, surgical and pediatric for the gift of his peace, and to political values, and for greater piness, and peace are expressions intercede for an even greater out- justice. We see this especially clear- of the deepest and most profound St. Anne's board, noted that the services. pouring of that gift of peace upon Iy these days in the struggles of the longings of the human heart. decision was made after careful The hospital experienced signife'gh' g f t' '1 bl t ican! financial losses over the past all humanity. nations of Eastern Europe and the Just as significant as these, but w I In 0 op IOns aval a e o , Peace is the desire and aspira- republics of the Soviet Union. But oftentimes not as much appre- , the hosJ?i~aL "We feel.strongly th~t three years; but during the past six tion of all humanity. The entire these aspirations and hopes are ciated, for the fulfillment of man's " the d.ecls~o~ to remain ~ CatholIc months has taken aggressive steps human race - every human being alive in the hearts of all men and deepest longings for justice andi2 hospital I~ I~ t~,e best Interest of to stabilize itself, including stream- never ceases to have aspirations women. , peace are also holiness of life, f. the co.mmumty, he stated. lining operations and consolidatand hopes for peace. We see these They are expressions of man's '\ StOiCO went on to say that St. ing seryices and departm~nts. As a aspirations and hopes in quest for peace, and all of these Turn to Page]] Anne's "continues to belliiiiiiiliii commitTurnSto Page 11 :.-_ _.mll__ , •.expressed _ii1i-_.lIiii.i<'l'j . -_. _ -lilt _

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Gerry, OSB, of Portland, Maine, conducts morning prayer service;'right, from left, Msgr. John,]. Oliveira, Fathers James R. Nickel, SS.CC., James F. Lyons (behind Fath.er Nickel), John R. Foister, Ralph D. Tetrault. (Kearns photos)

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I;>ay of reflection phlnned for black Catholics A day of reflection in preparation for the 1992 National Black Catholic Congress will be held from 9 a.m. to,4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Family ,Life Center, North Dartmouth.

Each U.S. diocese is holding similar planning sessions to prepare an agenda' for the national meeting and nominate delegates.

The seventh National Black Catholic Congress will be held July 912 in New Orleans, La. An estimated 3,000 delegates from all over the country will gather to develop strategies for action and programs which will address the needs of the African-American family.

Particular topics of concern will be the internal structure of AfricanAmerican family life; The AfricanAmerican male; and the effects of racism on the African-American family.

Model programs to strengthen the African-American family will be introduced and delegates will develop guidelines for dioceses and parishes in their ministry to AfricanAmerican Catholics.

The congress is under the sponsorship of II black bishops, the National Black Sisters' Conference, the National Black Catholic Clergy Conference, the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators, and the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter C1aver.

For information on the dioce, san day of reflection, a followup to a July 20 session, contact Deacon Antonio daCruz at 994-7602. Today is the deadline for registering.

Card. Laghi speaks on mission of Catholic colleges MANCHESTER, NH - American Catholic colleges and universities have "an, urgent and indispensable mission" ~n shaping technological advances and in addressing social imbalances and conflicts in the marketplace, said Cardinal Pio Laghi at Saint Anselm College Oct. 4.

Cardinal Laghi, prefect, of the Congregation for Catholic Educa-, tion, said th,at Catholic universities must "speak out so that science and technology remain to mankind's benefit and not turn-to his destruction."

The cardinal addressed a gathering of the bishops of New England, including Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, and presidents and delegations from the region's Catholic colleges and universities. The convocation, hosted by Saint Anselm College, marked the first anniversary of the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic universities called "Ex Corde Ecclesiae." . This constitution describes the relationship between Catholic institutions of higher learning and the authority of the Church.

The Test "The test of every institution or' policy is whether it enhances or threatens 'human life and human dignity. We believe people are more important than things."-A Century of Social Teaching. U.S. , Catholic bishops

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Pope, bishops have condemned sexual harassment for years WASHINGTON (CNS) - With mines the integrity of the employ- mitment of all to the defense and the promotion of the dignity of their vote Tuesday confirming ment relationship."

"No employee- male or female .woman, of her equality" and of her Judge Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. - should be subjected to unso- "inalienable human rights."

Senate closed one chapter in the licited and unwelcomed sexual Although Pope John Paul's 1988 face off between Thomas and sex- overtures or conduct, either verbal letter was his most lengthy treatual-harassment accuser Anita Hill, or physical," said the policy, which ment on the subject of women, it but the issue itself promises to be dates to 1988. Employees found to was intended primarily as a mediin the national limelight for some have engaged in sexual harassment tation and is' to be followed at may be suspended, demoted or time to come. so'me future date with a papal It is a matter that has long been discharged, "depending on the cirexhortation "of a pastoral nature condemned by church leaders, in- cumstances," the manual added. on the place of women in the cluding Pope John Paul II and the Sexual harassment "does not church and in society," the docuU.S. bishops. mean occasional compliments of a ment said. That future document "Whenever a.man is responsible socially acceptable nature," the would be a more likely forum for a for offending a woman's personal policy states, but rather refers to papal discussion of sexual harassdignity and vocation, he acts con- "unwelcome sexual advances, rement and other workplace issues. trary to his own personal dignity quests for sexual favors and other The 1988 letter was in response and his own vocation," said the verbal or physical conduct of a to the 1987 Synod of Bishops on pope in his 1988 apostolic letter on sexual nature" in the workplace. the laity, which recommended in women, titled "Mulieris DignitaIn meetings with workers and in its closing propositions that "as an tem" ~"On the Dignity of Women"). talks marking Women's Day obserexpression of its practice the church Although making no specific vances,'Pope John Paul, has made must stand firmly against all forms mention of sexual harassment, the clear his disdain for any activities of discrimination and abuse of letter also criticized any "situa- that harm the dignity or equality women." tions in which the woman remains of female employees.

In the United States, a commit"Women must not be discrimidisadvantaged or discriminated tee of bishops is writing a third against by, the fact of being a nated against at work," he said in a draft of the pastoral letter, and a 1983 meeting with 15,000 bluewoman." final vote is' not expected before The U.S. bishops have been collar workers in Vienna, Austria.

November 1992. much more blunt-in the two drafts They "are active in almost all But more than a year ago, Bishop of their proposed pastoral letter domains and must be allowed to Howard J., Hubbard of Albany, engage in the'se activities in accordon women's concerns and in the N.Y., said Catholics don't need to personnel policies guiding their ance with their talents, without wait for a bishops' pastoral letter being disadvantaged or shut out own employees at the national to begin fighting the evils of sexism.

Conference of Catholic Bishops- from positions for which they are Condemning the degradation of qualified."

U.S. Catholic Conference in Washwomen "by physical abuse and In a 1987 talk on Italy's annual ington. incest in the home, sexual harassWomen's Day, the pope said the .. Acts of gross injustice like ment in the workplace and rape , Catholic Church "is interested in harassment and physical abuse in and pornography in the wider sothe questions regarding the presthe workplace and debasement in ciety," Bishop Hubbard said that ence of woman in society," espethe media must -stop," said'the "it is imperative ... for the church cially the "just recognition of their second draft ofthe pastoral, called in our diocese to react immediately" 'social and civil rights in light of the "One in Christ Jesus: A Pastoral against inequality, discrimination dignity and identity of every woResponse to the Concerns of man," and the "patent abuses" suffered Women for Church and Society." by women in society and in the In 1989, he marked International "Bishops and priests must de- Women's Day with a call for "comchurch. nounce physical, sexual, economic and psychological acts of injustice against women," the second draft added. "Boys and men must be Mancini has recorded more than LOS ANGELES(CNS) - Comeducated to respect the personal 90 albums, with eight of them poser, performer and arranger Henintegrity of women, to recognize earning gold record status, and ry Mancini will be given the 1991 how sinful violence and every form has won 20 Grammy awards and' Hal Roach Entertainment Award of sexual exploitation really are." four Oscars. He has also scored 87 from Loyola Marymount UniverBishop Joseph L. Imesch or" sity at a Nov. 20 benefit in Los movies and six television films Joliet, III., chairman of the bishops' and written 15 television themes. ' Angeles. . committee writing the pastoral, The' award- is presented to an said the as-yet-unpublished third individual whose professional life ' Holiness draft reads, "Sexual harassment in and work exemplify the finest in "Holiness is not limited to the the workplace and debasement in family entertainment in the tradi- sancluary or to moments of prithe media also portray violence as !ion of Roach, the late movie pro- vate prayer; It is...achieved in the a substitute for love." midst of the world, in family, in ducer who discovered Harold The NCCB-USCC Personnel Lloyd, created Laurel and Hardy community, in friendships, in work, Policies and Procedures Manual and Our Gang, and had 50 feature ,in leisure, in citizenship." - Ecodescribes sexual harassment as "a films and 2,000 television films nomic Justicefor All. U.S. Catholic bishops, 1986. form of misconduct which under- and movie shorts to his credit.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the Vatican's top doctrinal official, was resting at home in mid-October after being hospitalized 10 days for tests.

The cardinal, 64, had no immediate plans to resume his regular work schedule as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said Father Josef Clemens, Cardinal Ratzinger's personal secretary.

Cardinal Ratzinger was taking medication for what was apparentlya circulatory ailment, Father Clemens said Oct. 15. He said the ' cardinal was resting comfortably but that his medical problem was "not completely clear" and that the prelate might undergo further testing.

Some' curial officials have suggested that Cardinal Ratzinger's heavy workload may have contributed to his medical problem.

In September, the cardinal had reportedly complained of fatigue and stayed home from the office.

At the congregation, officials expressed anxiety over Cardinal Ratzinger's absence and said he was very much missed.

Pope John Paul II was so concerned about the cardinal's health that he sent his personal physician to the clinic to see if he could help, other Vatican sources said. Despite a wide battery of tests, they said, doctors hilve been unable so far to make a clear diagnosis.

Cardinal Ratzin'ger had played a central role in the preparation of several key church documents in recent years. He has been prefect of the doctrinal congregation since 198 I. His second five-year term expires in November.

Cardinal Bernardin backs vouchers CHICAGO (CNS) - Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin of Chicago has given the battle for school vouchers a boost by publicly backing the idea.

At a recent gathering of Catholic educators in Chicago, Cardinal Bernardin called on Catholics to push for vouchers. Vouchers would a,low parents to redeem some or all of government education funds allocated for each child at the school of their choice. _The cardinal's efforts are in response to a November 1990 statement of the U.S, Catholic bishops in which they said they would seek federal and state financial aid to provide tuition relief to Catholic school parents.

Principals honored WASHINGTON (CNS) - Two Catholic school 'educators were named 1991 ?lfational Distinguished Principals by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. The principals are Sister M. Catherine Wingert of St. Dorothy School in Chicago, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; and Diane B. Cooper, now principal of Immaculate Conception School in Grand Prairie, Texas, but who was honored as principal of Christ the King School in Dallas. Honors went to the Catholic school principals and 57 other principals from public and private schools and schools run by the departments of Defense and State.

They had no objection not only to THE ANCHOR ~ Diocese of Fall River - Fri., Oct. 18, 1991 their children hearing about religion but also to they and their children joining the Church.

- Mizuko Tokunaga went from her native Japan to Zaire to serve as a midwife for the tribal women.

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CATHOLIC SCHOOL children in Togo, Africa, gather early in the morning for classes. Most village missions have a primary school, a chapel, and a health clinic. (MISSIO photo)

World Mission Sunday: sharing the Good News and with him, a catechist. Eventually many in Kutubu were baptized; Yarogi himself became a catechist, traveling to nearby villages to share the Good News with still others, to proclaim Christ to In the mid-1950s, in Papua New them in word and deed.

Guinea, a young man by the name' Throughout the Missions, day ofYarogi becameacook in Mendi, after day, there is this sharing of an area where missionaries were· the Good News - by missionarjust beginning to live and serve ies, by catechists, by local Religamong the people there. Watching ious and priests, by the people the missionary men and women, themselves. In his recent Mission he became interested in the faith Encyclical, Mission ofthe Redeemthat motivated their loving serv- er, Pope John Paul 11 wrote, "No ice. Eventually, after some study believer in Christ, no institution of of Catholicism, he was baptized. the Church can avoid this supreme Yarogi had come from a remote duty: to proclaim Christ to all village near Mendi called Kutubu. peoples."

After he married and hlj,d a few This proclamation of Christ children, he returned to Kutubu takes place in word - and through with his family. He was surprised witness. that in Kutubu there were no - Koksan is a small village in Catholics. He assembled villagers Myanmar, formerly Burma. Three, there and began telling them all he years ago the 20 families who knew about Catholicism; he began reside there, all animists, met sharing the Good News with his Father Anthony Khu, himself a neighbors. native of Myanmar. Father came He began writing as well, send- to live and serve theI:e, setting up a ing letters to the missionary priest parish center with a school. The who had become his friend in people asked him to educate their Mendi. "Please send a priest, so children, but there should be no the people will know more of this talk of religion. Father agreed, givGood News!" was his constant ing witness to Christ, however, plea. He built a home for the through his daily life and in his priest, writing then, "Father's daily contact with the families and house is finished; when is Father their ,children. Last year, the famicoming?" Finally a priest did come, lies.in Koksan changed their minds.

Msgr. John J. Oliveira, diocesan director oj the Propagation oj the Faith, announces that World Mission Sunday will be observed Oct. 20 in the Fall River diocese.

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the moorins.-,路 The Oneness of Life As we set aside this month for pro-life activities, let us once more remind ourselves that we demonstrate for all of life.

Every element of life is interdependent. The baby and the elderly person a~e equally important.

Yet we often fail to act as if that were true. When a young person dies, the church is crowded; when people in the armed services face the dangers of war, ever.yone seems to remember God; when disasters wreck lives, all seem to band together. But what about the concerns of the elderly? What about abandoned and abused children? Is there sufficient awareness ofthe needs of those dying with AIDS? From the womb to the tomb, all aspects of life must be our care and concern.

It is strange how many people who' say they are "pro-life'~, behave as if they, \\;'ere at a b)Jffe~. They pick and choose their concerns, in the process limiting their vision.: Such a mind-se~ breeds a limited view of life and of the ability to see it as a whole. ". The inability to look beyond a single issue has done perhaps the most public damage to the pro-life movement. Limited concepts often breed self-righteous attitudes which foster intolerance and disregard of the importance of nurturing a broad view of life. Too many on both sides of the issue have operated in this fashion.

It is imperative that all who cherish life as a precious gift disassociate themselves from disruptions of public order. In the attempt to protect unborn life: it is quite wrong to create an atmosphere where other life is unjustly endangered.

To counteract extremists, it is important that the vast majority who support pro-life issues take charge of the cause~ Preservation of life is too important to be left to street rabble. ' Rather, it must be viewed as a compelling motivation to get out the vote to elect competent officials who have an inclusive pro-life platform and to support life-affirming programs.

It is easy to shout and yell. It is far harder to路 persuade the . media that you have a newsworthy cause, to overcome the belittling attitude of a secular social order and to evangelize a pagan materialistic society.

Street battles are the product of anger.. The way of the mind is far more likely to lead to lasting solutions. Indeed, in major life struggles there is seldom a quick fix. Those who seek such will do little to promote policies responsive to the entire range of life concerns.

It is, however, vastly encouraging to see more and more people manifesting their awareness that the pro-life movement goes beyond the womb. Life indeed begins with the wonderful act of procreation. But we cannot stop by supporting birth; we must do everything we can to nurture human life unto eternal 'life.

Such is the ultimate goal of every being created in the image and likeness of God. Realizing this, each caring individual . should be.motivated to support his or her fellow human beings at every stage of life. Our human unity reflects the unity of, God. who is Life itself.

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"Suffer the little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matt. 19:14

Religion has place in school

By Father Kevin J. Harrington

One of the key cases which the Supreme Court will consider in the upcoming weeks is whether graduation prayer~ at public school ceremonies are constitutional. ' The 1st V.S. Court of Appeals said no in a Providence, RI, case.

A brief, nonsectarian invocation and benediction thata rabbi offered two years ago at a middle school commencement in P.rovidence was the trigger for a major constitutional confrontation between church and state. On the surface the invitation of clergy to public school graduation ceremonies may seem to be an insignificant point; however, the Bush Administration has seized this issue as worthy of th'e Supreme Court's consideration' by siding with the school bOard's appeal against the negative ruling of the Ist V.S. Court of Appeals. , When the Supreme Court hears the case of Lee vs. Weisman N,ovember 6, it will have t~ decide whether invocations and benedictions mentioning God violate the constitutionally required separation of church and state when given at public school grad uations.

The Ist V .S. Circuit Court cited a' 20-year-old precedent, Lemon vs~ Kurtzman, to justify its ban ~ against grad uation prayers. The so-called "Lemon test" has been' invoked in decisions involving rulings in church-state areas. The "Lemon test" says an official religious observance must have a secular purpose, must not have the "primary effect" of advancing religion and must not involve the

government in an "excessive en- eliminate "God" from our textbooks. tanglement" with religion.

This may seem draconian, but In my opinion the Bush Adminconsider the fact that many pUblic' istration has rightly challenged the and curriculums school teachers application of the "Lemon test" in took the 1960s Supreme Court the Rhode Island case. The administration is asking the Supreme decisions banning school prayer to mean that all forms of religious Court to rule that civic acknowledgements of religion in public life study路 were illegal. For fear of are constitutional as long as' they being accused of indoctrinating neither coerce participation nor students, textbook authors often amount to the establishment of an are guilty of distorting history.

Some history textbooks define official religion. the Pilgrims merely as people who It is ironic that as the executive made a long trip. Others neglect to andjudicial branches of our governmention that the reason the Pilment struggle on this very issue. grims celebrated Thanksgiving was our Congress begins every day to thank God. More subtle but just with a prayer presided over by as alarming omissions include those pai~ chaplain. If the Justices overfailure to credit the role that relirule Lemonvs. Kurtzman, prayer gion played in the aQolition of will still ,not be allowed in. the slavery in America, or to mention classroom. but a "line in the sand" that John F. Kennedy was the first wil) have been.drawn against t60se , C~tholicPresident' and Martin who would like to completely . Luther King, Jr. was a minister.. marginalize religion from public, A teacher would be rightly taken _ life. , to task if he or she betrayed a It is a small step from elimi'nat- denominational bias; however, ing the -word '''God'' from a gra- 'teachers who are totally devoid of duation ceremony to omitting or religious' beliefs can be equally glossing over religion in a school's guilty of indoctrinating. academic curriculum. If the JustiWhat is needed is respect for the ces uphold the lower court rUling contributions made by people and ban graduation prayers, I am motivated by a religious.spirit to afraid that the next step will be to 'all the civilizations of the world and a sensitivity to the various 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 religious beliefs of the student body THE ANCHOR (USPS-S4S.{)20). Second and of.the world. I cannot see how Class Postage Paid at Fall River, Mass.

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Jesus is our only model Isaiah 53:10-11 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 Finally ..... the sequel to Mark's last prediction of Jesus" death and resurrection.

Though those who select our readings omitted the actual prediction, they did leave the two elements which follow each of the, three predictions: the misunderstanding andexplana,tion of what it means for a Christian to die.

Peter fell into the trap after the first prediction; all the disciples misunderstood the second. This time it is James and John who disregard Jesus' words on dying. "S~e toit," they demand, "that we Sit, one at your right and the other at your left, when you come into your glory."

Like many in Mark's community, Zebedee's sons are worried about "the glory days." They want to be so pt'ysically close to the Lord that their friends and relatives will be able to see them on the news when he finally acquires his kingdom. They completely misunderstand :Jesus' ministry. . The Lord responds with one of Scripture's most biting statements: "You do not know what you are asking!" True Christians never inquire about such things. We should be more concerned about how Jesus wishes us to die, than worried about "the glory seats."

We should spend much more time examining our ability to give than demanding what we want to receive.

Jesus immediately returns to the dying: "Can you drink the cup I shall drink or be baptized in the same bath of pain as I?" He first reminds them that his' ministry does not revolve around distributing such perks, then he explains how his followers really are to die: "You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all."

DAILY READINGS Oct. 21: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Oct. 22: Rom 5:12,15, 17-21;Ps40:7-10,17;LkI2:3538 Oct. 23: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1-8; Lk 12:39-48' Oct. 24: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4,6; Lk 12:49-53 Oct. 25: Rom 7:18-25; Ps 119:60,68,76-77, 93,94; 'Lk 12:54-59 Oct. 26: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 13:1-9 Oct. 27: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10-:46-52

By FATHER ROGER KARBAN ,Authority in the Lord's community has only one model. We can never compare it to General Motors or IBM; we should not even have patterned it on the' Roman Empire's successful system. It is so unique that Jesus alone is its example. "Fo~the Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Since a ransom is worth only what those being ransomed are worth, Jesus determines his value entirely by t~e value of the people he serves. When we base our authority on this same disturbing principle, we die the way Jesus wishes us to die. We only gain life by giving our life for others.

If we know just a smattering of Christian history, we quickly realize that 'we cannot even use our church as an authority model. Human nature has so frequently prevailed over Jesus' nature that we have often exercised power in a much more heavy-handed way than anything ever found in General Mo'tors, IBM or the Roman Empire!

A suffering Jesus is our only model.

The Lord's first followers so identified him with DeuteroIsaiah's Suffering Servant that many thought the' prophet had Jesus in mind when he composed his famous au.tobiographical songs. " If he gives his life as an offering Because of his ~ff1iction ...

Through his suffering..." They could not think of Jesus without thinking of hurt.

Even the Hebrews' author, in the middle of praising Jesus' divine qualities, reminds his readers,

" ... We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weakness, but one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet never sinned." If we have pain, Jesus has pain.

Because we are human we always want to control others. We long to give the orders.

Like many in Mark'scommunity, we often try to create a "loophole" Christianity. Of course, 10 doing so, the first thing we omit is the suffering for others which Jesus required of everyone.. .including himself!

India missionaries .deported NEW DELHI, India (CNS) Three Christian missionaries, including a Belgian priest, were denied Indian citizenship and were ordered deported after having worked in the country more than 40 years each.

The government said that the three failed to indicate on their petitions for citizenship a.n inte.ntion to reside permanently 10 India.

It also turned down their request for an extension of their residency permits.

The three are Father Louis De Raedt, who came to India in 1947, and Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Getter, who came in 1948.

Father De Raedt told the court that "I am more Indian than Belgian." ,He said he was engaged in educational and social work.

Meanwhile, clergy in the far western Indian state of M,anipur were reported to be frightened over an increasing number of assaults and burglaries targeting Catholic personnel and institutions.

In the past few years, gunmen have shot the principal of one Catholic school and stolen money and assaulted workers in others.

Clergy have blamed the incidents on a few "misguided people" and appealed to local populations for help in preventing further 'attacks.

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By DOLORES iCURRAN

There's a saying that goes, "If you're going to have a headache at the same time as your spouse, be sure to mention yours first."

I'm not so sure that principle would work in the area of stress and fatigue. A young career wOlJlan told me that most nights she and her'husband come home from work exhausted. Each needs empathy and tender loving care after a hec-

Competing in the stress tic day but neither has energy left to supply it to the other.

So one starts telling the other how tough his day has been or how tired she is and the other, instead of responding sympathetically, snaps, "You think your day was bad ..."

"It's like we're competing for who is most ragged and abused," the young woman said. "We end, up being irritated instead of con-, soling one another.'~ Others agreed and an older Pllrent added, "We have the same situation plus two young adults who come home drained from job and grad school. It gets pretty hairy from five to seven in our -home. Then we decompress and about nine o'clock, we start smiling at each other. Of course, we go to bed at ten."

The stress-for-success life. Nobody told us at the altar that it was going to be like this. 1 hear the 'story over and over - we're too tired to enjoy each other, too tired for the children, too tired for sex.

It's not the kind of married life we expected.

Gone are those days of the Cleaver household where the family awaited Dad at the door with slippers and sympathy while Mom cooked a four-basic-food-group meal after playing cards in ,the afternoon. At dinner, the relaxed family shared their individual happenings of the day and then enjoyed the evening together.

The homecoming hours need to be put off-limits' to complaining and whining. "We have a rule that we don't talk about work until after dinner," one woman said.

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"Our table was beginning to be a dumping ground, a can-you-topthis, and we ended up more depressed after dinner than before."

Another couple sets every other day for his and her complaining.

One gives empathy to the other without expecting empathy in return.

Problems escalate when we're tired and hungry. 1 recall afterschool faculty meetings that turned acrimonious over the simplest issues. After interacting with 150 teenagers all day, teacher nerves were frayed and comments were made that were regretted the following morning. It happens in all areas of life.

Most of the time when we're frustrated over s.omething that happened at work or at home with small children, we don't want ad-

vice. We just want to be listened to with a murmur of pity now and then. If that's difficult for us to do in the first hours home, then we need to declare a decompre~sion hour or two.

Often, after we've eaten and relaxed bit, the problems recede and we can put them into proper perspective. But if we try to deal with them' while we're stressed, 'they escalate.

One wife recounted telling her husband about some annoying behavior of her boss. "If it's as bad as that, why don't you quit?" he snapped.

She snapped back, "For the same reason you don't." They looked at each other for a moment and started to laugh, then agreed to give each other some after-work space in the future. A sense of humor helps.

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Prayer: integral element in the mind-body connection By ANTOINETTE

BOSCO

A recent headline in the science section of The New York Times caught my eye: "Therapists See Religion as Aid, Not lIIusion."

The article told of a 16-year-old boy with a terrible record of arrests for drugs and crime who had a complete turnabout.

He "found religion," or, more accurately, faith in God. The article said that in the past,

By FATHER

JOHN J. DIETZEN

Q. Please explain what to do ira Catholic dies suddenly. In this or other situations, how, long after apparent death can the person receive conditional absolution and anointing of the sick? (Ohio) A. Either or both of these sacraments should be administered,

psychologists would have considered this more "neurotic illusion" than a step toward healing.

But now, "the emerging wisdom in psychology is that at least some varieties of religious experience are beneficial for mental health."

Recently I attended Holistic Health Expo, where Dr. Larry Dossey, a physician of internal medicine with the Dallas Diagnostic Association and proponent of the "intimate relationship between physical health and spiritual awareness" spoke.

I was so impressed with, his belief in the immortality of the soul and message that we are "eternal, 'infi~ite and one'" with God, that I read his book, "Recovering the Soul, A Scientific and Spiritual Search" (Bantam).

In it he tells of a rigidly con- ' antibiotics '" three tjmes less likely and even such therapies as hypnotrolled scientific study on the effects to develop pulmonary edema, a sis and mental imagery. of prayer which showed startlingly condition in which the lungs fill up Again, reports have told how that prayer can be "a powerful with fluid.... anger in youth is linked to future force in healing."

"None of the prayed-for group heart attacks and that doctors are required endotracheal intubation, seeing more patients whose illnesses The I O-month study by cardiolin which an artificial airway is areexpressionsofunderlyingemoogist Randolph Byrd involved 393 inserted in the throat ... [and) tional conflict or need for attention. patients admitted to the coronary fewer patients in the prayed-for ' How can'a pill cure an ailment care unit at San Francisco General group died," that stems from an illness of the Hospital. About half these patients . heart or soul? were prayed for by home prayer From the escalating number of groups; the other half were not books and articles about the correA helpful book for those seeking a healthy lifestyle is by a remembered in prayer.

Dominican priest a'nd a student of lation between mind and body Neither the patients, doctors nor when it comes to health, itappears yoga, Louis Hughes. nurses knew who was in which certain that as we approach the Called "Body, Mind and Spirit, group. third millennium medical practice To Harmony Through Medita. t y-Th'Ir d P u bl'cat'ons as we have known it will be,signifi- t"lon, "(T wen 'As Dossey relates,"The results I I , I y a I tere d .

M y'Stlc, ' C onn., ) t he b 00 k'IS a rea I were striking. The prayed-for pat- cant , , , . , . ", "'1 ients differed from the others reNo respec,table physician can tool for learning the techniques of markably in several areas.... They today deny the power of non-drug meditation, which brings us to a were five times less likely than the aids to healing - like prayer, place of stillness where we can find unremembered group to require laughter, relaxation, meditation, intimacy with God - and health.

What todo if a Catholic dies suddenly at least conditionally, as long as there is any doubt whether or not , the person still has bodily life (N. 15; unless otherwise noted,references are to the official English translation of the ritual "Pastoral Care of the Sick").

The church has two complemen,tary concerns in the sacrament of anointing. It "supports the sick in their struggle against illness and continues Christ's messianic work of healing" (N. 98).

These obviously affect not only the sick person himself or herself, but also family and friends who need this message of hope and comfort.

This is why every effort is needed to celebrate this sacrament while .

the patient is still able actively to participate in it with loved ones around.

As the ritual points out, "Because of its very nature'as a sign, the sacrament of the anointing of the sick should be celebrated with members of the family and other representatives of the Christian community" whenever possible.

(N.99) When this has not happened for whatever reason, the sacrament may be conferred after the person has lost consciousness. However, it should never be niinistered if it is clear without doubt that the individual is already <lead.

In this case the priest would pray for him or her, asking God's

forgiveness and all those other . Father consecrated Russia to the gifts it petitions from God in our Immaculate Heart of Mary, as she prayers for the dead. apparently requested at Fatima? ,<:;anon law basically repeats these Can you enlighten us? (California) provisions of the ritual. The sacA. Pope John Paul II has an rament is to be ministered when extraordinary devotion to the there is doubt whether the sick mother of Jesus and commitment person has attained the use of rea- to doing the will of God. son, whether the person is in fact He obviously seems convinced dead, and even whether the person he has fulfilled all that our Lord, is in fact seriously ill (N. 8 and and our Blessed M other expect of Canon 1005). the church and of him in this matWhile the above deals more ter. That's good enough for me directly with the sacrament of and, in my opinion, should be for anointing, practice relating to the all of us. dying is substantially the' same for the sacrament of penance.

Questions for this column should be sent to Father John Dietzen, Q. During a Legion of Mary meeting in our parish a discussion Holy Trinity Parish, 704 N. Main rose on the subject: Has our Holy St., Bloomington, 111.61701.

Mom and Dad must present united front in discipline By Dr. JAMES &

MARY KENNY

Dear Dr. Kenny: Our ll-ye~r足 old daughter plays one parent against another, always getting her way. She tells half-truths such as, "Dad said it was OK ifit's OK with you," when' all Dad really said was, "Ask your mother." Or she will ask both of us for the same permission and take the best offer.

Then I end up in a fight with my husband for being too lenient or for not backing him up.

We have talked with our daughter and told her that she must stop going from one parent to another, but she keeps right on. How can we avoid this? - New York Thanks for a good description of a common problem. I suspect that you can talk to your daughter till the year 2000, and the "game" will continue as long as it works to he.r advantage. You and Dad have to get in regular touch with each other on her discipline and permissions. Here is a simple plan, I. Meet regularly with each other.

Don't wait for a disagree.ment or a crisis. Select a specific time each

day or two and review your contacts with your daughter. This is your opp<;>rtunity. to ma~e sure you are bemg conslst.ent WIth each, ot?er and both saymg the ~~me thmg, and that there are no end runs" by your daughter.

2. Set house rules. Prevention is the best solution to any problem.

By agreeing on the common situations in advance, you can solve most of the disagreements. House rules should include practical mat'keth . ters Il e f 0 II owmg: _ Chores: What are they and when are they to be done?

- Curfew: What time is your daughter due home? What is the consequence for being late?

-'- Meals: What are the excep-

tions that allow being late or skipping a meal? _ Overnights: How many per month? Do you call the other parent first to check?

3. Be p.ositive t~ward yo.ur spouse. Chlld,ren are m.nately skllled at selectIng t.he In-between ground and escapIng thr.oug~ the cracks. Your daught~r Will drIve a wedge between you If you let her.

Don't blame ~ach other for wh~t she sets. up. GIve each other credIt for trymg to be a good parent.

- Get in the habit of checking with each other automatically. If the request is not covered by the house rules, your first response should be, "Let me check with

Dad (or Mom) first. Then I can let you know."

- Back each other. What one parent says, the other parent backs.

If you disagree, do so at a later time, alone with your spouse, Present a unified front to your daughter.

Mother-father consistency is very important in child rearing., The child who learns to get her way by setting the parents one against the other is learning the wrong way to circumvent ,reasonable limits. You are right to do what you can to prevent thi~s~. ...

No Escape "Once touched by God, always sought by God."-Anon.

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Wellesley friend Dear Editor: Enclosed please find my check for Anchor renewal. A little extra to support the cause.'

I was born on Stafford Road, Fall River, 80 years ago, worked at the Herald News until age 24 when I left to go with the Hearst newspapers. Visit Fall River often-no relatives there-but I just like to ride around the old parish, SS. Peter and Paul, and the old neighborhood. Fathet John Carroll (retired) and I were altar boys there in the 20s. I'm a little older than he. He is a great one.

Alrthe best to you-the Anchor improves monthly.

George J. Doran Wellesley

Father,ShowMe...

I tried to write about abortion;

but found that I could not It's a subject far too ugly to write straight from my heart.

It's all about killing the innocent and small Taking life without thinking or caring at all.

Who could possibly look at a baby and say "Kill it and bury it, get it out of my way?"

Oh dear God can you help, or what can I do To stop them from killing a life that's so new?

The answer's not easy - it involves quite a fight For Justice and Freedom and Life - it's a Right!

Father, show me the way they can see what they've done, Millions are dead, help me save even one.

Mrs. Nancy Bedard St. Jean Baptiste School Fall River .

Oct. 19 1928, Rev. Manuel A. Silvia, Pastor, Santo Christo, Fall River Oct. 21 1937, R1. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Carr, P.R., Pastor, Sacred Heart, Fall River, Chancellor of Diocese, 1907-21 1942, Rev. Francis E. Gagne, Pastor, S1. Stephen, Dodgeville 1979, Rev. Walter J. Buckley, Retired' Pastor, St. Kilian, New Bedford Oct. 22 1940, Rev. John E. Connors, Pastor, S1. Peter, Dighton 1983, Rev. Jerome F. O'Donnell, OFM, Our Lady's Chapel, New Bedford Oct. 23 1970, Chor Bishop Joseph Eid, Pastor, St. Anthony of Desert, Fall River Oct. 24 1982, Rev. Marc Maurice Dagenais, O.P., Retired Assistant, S1.

Anne's, FalI River Oct.2S 1935, Rev. Reginald Chene, O.P., Dominican Priory, Fall River 1950, Rev. Raymond B. Bourgoin, Pastor, S1. Paul, Taunton 1988, Rev. James W. Connerton, CSC, founder, StonehilI College, North Easton

Bangladesh mission sisters care for homeless babies One of the infants is tiny, just a week or two old. He sleeps, delicate fingers, curled next to a satin cheek. Another baby is older, sitting up, fingers tight around a bis-' cuit that challenges four new teeth.

Another of the little ones is beginning to toddle, her fingers held lightly by loving hands, but not her mother's hands.

"We try our best," says Sister Benedict, a local Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions in Bangladesh who cares for children who have, at least for the moment, no mother, no other home.

Asked by her superior some 26 years ago to take on the task, Sister Benedict worried because she had no experience with babies.

But today she estimates that 4,000 children have passed through her hands and through her heart.

The work of caring for children who face the world alone is an ancient one for the Church. ,From the earliest days, the Christian community cared for children left orphaned and as early as the fourth century homes for orphans were built. The Church in our own country continued the tradition of caring for the orphan and the foundling. That work goes on in the developing world today as the Church in the mission territories of Asia, Africa and Oceania maintains some 2,500 homes for children.

Sister Jyoti, a local sister also, serving at S1. Scholastica's Home" speaks of the need for such shelters; in her country. The people are· poor and "sometimes a mother has no way to feed her children. And so she brings them here and we keep them."

Sister Benedict remembers the first child of her long "career." The baby was only a few minutes old, only two pounds. Both a priest and a doctor answered Sister's call to care for the infant for the very short time of the baby's life. Sister has watched other children, healthier, grow up to erawl and walk.

Sister Zita, a member of the community from New Zealand, finds that her service in the home has made her feel more aware of the preciousness ofIife. Trained in child care, Sister has worked to help the local girls who come from the villages to work in the home.

She describes their job as d,emanding al\d draining, "every day, every night with the babies. I want to help them and, hopefully, try to be a witness to Christian values, Gospel values."

Sister Zita sees her work as part of the larger work of being Christ's witness. "When I am in the cities and vilIages in Bangladesh, my

presence, just by my way of dress, is a witness." Bangladesh is a country some 83 percent Muslim, 16 percent Hindu. "Whenever people see us," Sister Zita has noted, "they say, 'Christian!

Christian!'"

On his 1986 visit to Bangladesh, Pope John Paul II reminded us of the Second Vatican Council's words that in the poor, the Church "strives to serve Christ." The Church in Bangladesh, the pope said, "feels calIed to such service in an eminent way." In St. Scholastica's Home, the sisters strive, surely in an eminent way, to serve Christ as he lives in the smallest of disguises.

Your pral'ers and personal and' financial s'acrifices offered on Wf?rld Mission Sunday. October 20. through the Propagation ofthe Faith help the sisters' in Bangladesh and throughout the Missions who proclaim Christ to a/l they . meet through their service and the witness of their lives. Pray for the people ofthe Missions. Givegenerouslyon World Mission Sunday.

EDICTAL CITATION DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL. FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSEnS Since the actual place of residence of WIL· lIAM J. RAYMOND is unknown.

We cite WILLIAM J. RAYMOND to appear personally before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River on Monday, October 28, 1991 at 2:30 p.m. at 887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachusetts, to give testimony to establish: Whether the nullity of the marriage exists in the GABOURY·RAYMOND case?

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

Jay T. Maddock Judicial Vicar GiveR at the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusetts, on this 15th day of October, 1991.

EDICTAL CITATION DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETIS Since the actual place of residence of ROBERT R. GOBEIL is unknown.

We cite ROBERT R. GOBEIL to appear per' sonally before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River on Monday, October 28, 1991 at 10:30 a.m. at 887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachusetts, to give testimony to establish: Whether the nullity of the marriage exists in the TETRAULT·GOBEIL case?

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

Jay T. Maddock Judicial Vicar Given at the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusetts, on this 15th day ot October, 1991.

ST. ANN'S PARISH

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Off'"icc ()f Fall1il,y Ministry Please, GO,d, not my parents

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Your own family's st~ry is worth telling

By Monica and Bill Dodds

1992 World Marriage Day

By Father Eugene Hemrick' "When my mother and father died, their descendants lost forever

Overcoming obstacles to love in marriage

By Mitch Finley A few years ago a Catholic magazine reported the startling results of a study on sex in the United States. The study indicated that sexual intercourse is increasing outside of marriage and decreasing in marriage.

I was shaken, I can tell you. I write a monthly letter that goes to a dozen married couplesin a small faith community my wife and I belong to. "Resist the trend," I wrote. "Turn the tide."

I could understand how sex could be decreasing in marriage. The average couple's life is stressful, filled with the demands of work, children and homemaking. With children around. the opportunities for amour may seem'limi,ted to the hours after 10 p.m. when the demands of the day have taken their toll.

All the same, husbands and wives have been raised to the sacramental

Simultaneously, physical love. by bringing husband and wife closer to each other, brings them closer to God. It also helps them to recall God's passionate love for them.

Sex in marriage is sacramental.

It is an outward sign of an unseen reaJity, namely the couple's loving union with each other and God. For a married couple. falling into the habit of rarely making love can be akin to falling into the habit of rarely attending Mass on Sundays.

The effects may be similar too: Faith or one's human commitments begin to wither.

Married couples might well examine their lives in this regard.

Are they working too much? The marriage is more important than maintaining a certain level. of affluence. Spending too much time parenting? It is possible. you know.

Drinking too much? Watching too much television? Not talking to each other eno,ugh?

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basic to· their relationship and spirituality is their physical love.

Sex has two purposes in marriage, of course, and one of them is babies. God bless their tiny toes. At the same time. sex in marriage tends t\:l be viewed by spouses most immediately as a means to rekindle loving intimacy.

couples in the thick ofthe parenting years should have the opportunity now and then to get away together for a few days, and parishes should try to help however they can. Could a parish, for example. establish a co-op, whereby parents care for a couple's children during a weekend while the couple is away?

In a culture that trivializes sex, Christian married couples should bear shining witness to its holiness.

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Sitting around theidinner table recalling the family'~ past is an exercise in understalins roots the opportunity to receive what an opportunity to r turn to the only they could give us, namely. sources of our life nd to better some recording about their per- understand who we r ally are. sonal life, of their dreams, joys.

Perhaps we have a talent for sorrows. culture, mistakes and music, writing or a 'love for the achievements, and also about the great outdoors. BU~ why? Often life of their immigrant parents and the answer is beca se a grandbeyond." mother or a grandfat er als'o loved My cousin Ralph Brummel wrote those pursuits. that passage in a family chronicle Family storytelling Jjlelps younger he titled" A Journey Into t he Past." generations to com1are the past Recently it was given to me by a with the present and hus to better relative who tliought I might find appreciate the times in which they it interesting. live. It also helps the~ realize they The chronicle begins almost 200 are not the only on~s who ever years ago with the birth in Prussia' suffered anxious moments. of Johann Heinrich Brummel in One episode in Ra~h Brummel's 1795 - at Veri, Westphalia. But it chronicle recalls the days of the moves quickly to more-nearly Depression. He wri es, "When I modern times with Ralph Brum- think back and com are the isolamel's own birth and recollections. tion and the crippli g economic In one account he tells of the joy i 930s with today's ilimitless edand sometimes unexpected excite- ucation, vocational ~ight schools ment he experienced when gas first and employment chioices for inwas introduced for lighting homes dividual ambition. t9day does not and providing stove heat. It seems seem too bad." i that ,many household explosions No doubt there ate some who accompanied thelighting of stoves worry that certain stories will bring at that time "because we would skeletons out of the ~Ioset. Yet. in allow too much gas in before biblical accounts fr0r. the time of lighting it with a match."

Cain and Abel on. sk~letons in the As I read one tale after another, closet abounded. That is because I began to wonder if family story- the Bible is a real-life,story with all telling figures very grea~ly in family the sides and dimen~ions that imlife today. plies.

I To learn that our own family's Interestingly. our deepest values have been passed down to us in the background was far from perfect form of family storytelljng. The need not be traumatic. It can becontents of the Bible, for example. come a profitable lesson. '.fil'i)~ w~a c hi:lJl\Jc\J. un by wora or Tu learn. fur eJl,a.mple, thaI mouth - from generation to gen- alcoholism is part the' family history is to becom alerted that eration and from one family to the next. we too could be at risk of alcoToday the use of the story holism unless we.tak proper prefrequently is employed on television cautions. , or in the newspapers. Many of So often television and the. these stories are helpful when it movies entertain us ~ith the stories comes to understanding daily life, of strangers written by people we but they by no means substitute don't even know. i ~or understanding life as it really A family practice ttat will prove IS. much more entertain ng. however.

Nothing comes close to touching is the kind of storyte ling in which-· us as deeply as our own family children and grand hildren find story.. Nor can the most intriguing themselves amused nd educated movie plot match one's own family as their own herit~ge is passed intrigue. . along to them.

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She pauses and shake5 her head,

"These aren't everybody." she says softly. "These are my parents."

In 1988 the National Conference of Cataolic Bishops issued the document A She's not alone. Members of the Family Perspective in Church and Society in which they called all "laborers in the baby-boomer generation that crowdvineyard" to a greater sensitivity to and suppmt of the families with whom we work. ed playgrounds and classrooms.

Part of their emphasis was on seeing children... part of a family system and not just as workplaces and housing markets. individuals. .

Authorities on marriage preparation an ltecoming aware that training for marare facing the fact that as they riage is not only sorely needed, but should bel! 1 from earliest childhood. As part of the enter middle age. their parents may be marking 75th or 85th birtheffort to promote a "family perspective" ill the diocese of Fall River, [the World days.

Marriage_Day contest] seems to_ be.a cone ~e wa] to get students of aU ages to And suddenly - it always seems concentrate on the sacrament of matrimony. lei the Importance ofTamiIy love. suddenly - that can mean that the Each parish in the country is in'vited to" part of World Marriage Day by having some kind of recognition or celebration on i Ie second Sunday of February (closest people who cared and nurtured Sunday to Valentine's Day). Perhaps schOl I could participate in that as well by and taught and provided are the ones who need help.. arranging a display of students' entries. where :veryone could see them.

Suddenly Mom may not be as If you have any questions, ple,se feel fre ,to contact us. independent as she used to be; Jerry and Scottie Foley Dad is letting tasks slide - like Family Ministry Program Directors writing checks for monthly bills -that he·s. been handling faithContest Guiddlnes fully for more than half a century.

I That he's been handling for a The theme for entries in the 1992 World Marria,ge Day essay and poster contest is lifetime: my lifetime.

"Why I Believe in Marriage."

The realization that a parent Essays should be 500 words or less. typed cr neatly written. and will be considered needs help isn't some intellectual in three categories: adults; high school student! (grades 9 through 12); and junior high exercise. It gnaws at the heart as school students (grades 6 through 8). guilt, panic, frustration and grief Poster entries should be submitted on8 I j 2 by II paper or poster board. They will fight for dominance. be considered in two categories: kindergartClRl\hrough grade 2 students. and grades 3 If I live near an aging parent. I through 5 students. . . blame myselfthat I haven't noticed All entries should include a cover sheet containing contest category and the the gradual deterioration. Why entrant's name. address and telephone nUoWer, Student entries should include grade haven't I dropped in more often? and school name and address. Adult entries should include wedding anniversary date.

Why did it take· something big?

Entries will not be ret\lrned_and, may be Plblisl\ed.

A winner in each student category will receWe a $50 savings bond; the adult winner Mom had a small stroke and fell. and stayed on the kitchen floor all wiU receive a World Marriage Day plaque. night until a fellow parishioner Entries should be mailed to Ralph and Jadie Tygielski. P.O. Box955.Vienna,VA happened to stop by to take her to 22183-0955. The contest deadline is Dec. 16.

Sunday Mass.

For further information contact Jerry ad Scottie Foley at the Family Life Center.

If I live in another part of the North O/lrtmouth. tel. 999-6420. country. a visit back to Mom or Dad - a visit I've put off for how long? - can be a shock. The small and net-so-smallchanges and pro&Ministry to Divorcell,and Separated ."""Iems have been adding up. and t-he spunky. independent person I last Attleboro, Area saw is not there.

Meets second Tuesday and fourth Sunday 01 each J;Donth from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at St. Why didn't I come sooner? Why Mary's parish center, 14 Park Street. North Attleboro. Spiritual director: Rev. Ralph Tetrault, 695-6161.

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By Dan Morris blades of your lawn mower. One of my favorites is running over a There was a time my neighbor, mangled coat hanger.

William the Weed Hater, not too You sense you are living on the subtly indicated he felt I should edge the instant you hear the mow our yard more often.

He would say things like, "So, "phhhtziiing" ofthe hanger orbiting the mower hub at 5,000 rpm. what's the price of baled hay these If you snag it just right the daysT' mower will include the wire in its Then he offeredto let me'use his mower. "Are you sure, William cutting swath, sometimes increasing the Weed Hater?" I gasped. "I'd it several inches. A person is coasting through life, really, until hate to hurt it." he or she has had the tongue cut He smiled warmly. "What harm can grass do to a TeenoRap Lawn off a tennis shoe by a lawn-mowerpowered coat-hanger wire.

Cruiser with overdrive and spaceage blades? , This is not to say 1 disdain the What a wimpy machine. Despite more traditional blade destruction its obvious flaws, like being unable techniques. Slash-slapping a palmto withstand a minor disagreement sized stone is hard to beat for wi'th a tire iron, it kept overheating. sound and excitement.

It would eventually restart, but My children have spent many only after I had removed the grass, fruitful hours carefully planting croquet wickets and fishing line and camouflaging blade benders. from the power hub. Sheesh.

They ha ve been particularly astute "The blades'" William shrieked with cap guns. but have alSo when I took the contraption back. achieved gnarly success with golf "They look like you were trying to balls, sling shots, water glasses, mow over a tire iron." croquet mallet heads and grass Space-age blades, indeed. clippers.

William clearly knew little to Come to think of it, I heard the nothing about the manly sport of movie" Ed ward Scissorhands" was 1992 WORLD Marriage Day; sponsored by ~orldwide mower blade demolition. inspired by a film maker who hit a Marriage Encounter. Inc., will be celebrated Feb.19 with the There are numerous ways to pair of grass clippers with his grignackle and/or. celangblast ,.the .. ·rotary.' m.ow.er', . '.~ ,;, ,:.....,', .;: . ' ,.theme.!\Mission of Love."

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Cape Cod Area Meets third Sunday of each month from 7 t09 p.m.• at, St. Pius X parish, 5 Barbara Street, So.uth Yarmouth. Spiritual director: Rev. Richard Roy, 548-1065.

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ERIE. Pa. (CNS) - Parishes must become energized communities that minister to families.,,the Meets second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., atOur Lady director of the National Pastoral of Grace parish center, 569 Sanford Road. Waltport. Spiritual director: Rev. Gerard Life Center told 1.100 parish minHebert. 674-6271. isters at two parish ministry conferences in the Erie Diocese.

New BedfOl-.lArea "When you realize how central Meets second Wednesday and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m .• at the Family family is to individual life. social Life Center, 500 Slocum Road. North'Dartmlluth. Spiritual director: Rev. Matthew life and church life. then clearly Sullivan SS.CC., 993-2442. family life becomes the major concern for every ministry to be per. Taunton Area formed," said Father Philip MurMeets second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.• at St. Joseph's parish nion, director of t~e New Yorkcenter, 499 Spring Street, N01Jh Dighton.. Spiritual director: Rev. John Cronin, based center.

822-1425.

He advocated parish-based proMinistry to Widowed grams for day care. senior clue and addiction. "If we do not do this, Attleboro. Area we're not really adjusting to family needs as they exist.... Father MurMeets firstfriday of each month. beginning with 7 p.m. Mass at St. Mary's Church, nion said.

14 IJark Stred. North Attleboro. Spiritual d~or: R~,.:Wjllial,ll Babbitt, 695-6 f6 I. Youth ministry. social ministry Cape Cod bea and preaching, he added. ought to Meets fourth Sunday of each month from to 4 p.m.• Christ the King parish CCD focus on the efforts of people to maintain and sustain their families. center, Route 151. Mashpee Commons. M shpee. For more information contact Father M urnion cited a 700 perDorothyann Callahan. 428-7078. cent increase in the U.S. divorce Fall Rive. bea rate this century; a 65 'percent increase in the numbers of singleMeets fourth Monday of each month at 7 ~~m .• St. Mary's Cathedral School Hall, parent families in the last 15 years; 467 Spring Street, Fall River. For more information contact Sister Ruth Curry, 50 percent of all marriages ending 999-6420. in divorce; and 86 percent of all New BedfMtI Area families being dysfunctional.

In the past 25 years. Father Meets second Monday of each month at 7:.l> p.m., St. Kilian's rectory. 306 Ashley M urnion said. the church has seen Boulevard, New Bedford. For more information contact George and Imelda Vezina. a proliferation of ministries, with 998-3269. lay people getting more involved Taunton Area and specialized diocesan offices.

Meets last Sunday of each month from2to 4 p.m., at Immaculate Conception Although collaboration is a rectory. 387 Bay Street, Taunton. Spiritual diJector: Rev. MichaeI.l'\,Jagle; 824,.8794. '. .. '.U'endy. word in .tlle .ckurch today,

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didn't I notice the difference when i spoke over the phone? Why wasn't it obvious to me as Dad's letters became more muddled and arrived less frequently?

Why did I take that job 50 far away?

And then comes panic. I need to solve these problems "now'" No. I need to keep in mind can·t.

I shouldn·t.

I can't solve all the problems now. It has taken a period of time for my parent to reach this condition and it will take time to change it. There are no quick fixes.

I - singular - shouldn't solve the problems. I cannot come swooping in and begin giving orders or I soon will be not-so-pleasantly surprised to see that the proud. selfreliant (some might say stubborn and cantankerous) person I thought was gone is not gone entirely. Not by a long shot.

The more my parent is involved in deciding solutions to the problems. the more cooperative he or she will be. The fancy name for this is "self-determination." It·s also common sense but sometimes. understandably so. common sense can't compete with guilt and panic.

And frustration. Why does it take a dozen. phone calls to find the right agency to deliver the service my parent needs? Why do I feel as if I'm not doing enough or I'm doing too much? Why don't I have the energy or time or money to properly take care of both my spouse and kids and my parent?

In the dead of night. grief wins.

As I try to cope and solve and assist. I can't help feeling that this is the beginning of the end. I can't help starting to grieve because I know someday they will be gone.

Yes, I ~elieve in you God.· I believe in an afterlife.

But not yet. Lord. Please. G~d. not my parents.

he said, it speaks to the need of linking ministries within parishes and diocese.

"We've got to see how these things all fit together as parts of one discipleship. of one ministry, of one parish." Father Murnion said.

Bringing individual talents to the church is important for everyone. Father Murnion said. because every baptized person has responsibility in parish life.

Stewardship is vital to the life of the church. he said. adding. "The spirituality of stewardship says everything I have is blessing."

Evangelization, Father Murnion said. requires more than placing advertisements that invite people to church. Only one-third of all Catholics. Father Murnion' "said, actively participate in the church.

"If the ~ople come back and that worshiping community is'not a welcoming, praying. energizing community. that's what they left.

They won't be back." Father Murnion said.

Effective parish renewal. he suggested, is the most effective way to reach out to Catholics.

"They need to be persuaded that this faith does make a connection with their life, that this community is a supportive community. that this community cares about you personally and wishes to engage you personally," Father Murnion said.4 !

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Catechisms to go to Lithuania

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(eNS) - An adult catechism translated into Lithuanian by some Lithuanian Catholics living in the United States will soon be published for 'use in the newly independent Baltic state.

"During 50 years of Soviet occupation. religious books were destroyed wherever they were found." said Jonas Kavaliunas, one ofthe chieftranslators of "The Teachings of Christ." pdblished by Our Sunday Visitor Inc. "This will meet the needs of Lithuanian Catholics" who will be experiencing religious freedom for the first time in half a century, said Kavaliunas. 78, a parishioner at St. Ann of the Dunes in Beverly Shores, in the Gary Diocese.

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A F ~MIL Y AFFAIR: Sisters-in-law Leonor Frias, left, arid Maria Frias, center, celebrate their certification as nursing assistants at Our Lady's Haven with Father Edmund J. Fitzgerald, executive director or Diocesan Health Facilities, and Haven staff development coordinator Linda Rodrigues RN, right.

nursing assistants Our Lady's Haven, Fairhaven, recently recognized 52 employees for having achi~ved state certification as nursing assistants.

The ceremony was a family affair, with three sets of relatives receiving .certifications: mother and daughter Joyce Tetrault and Sherri Brownell; sisters Kathleen Grover and Brenda York; and .sisters-inlaw Leonor Frias and Maria Frias. Musical selections were by vocalist Andrea Perry, a Fairhaven High School student and niece of the home's staff development coordinator, Linda Rodrigues.

Newly-certified employees are: From Fairhaven: Anne Allard, Louise Alphonse, Joseph An~ll, Maureen Cordeira, Gina . Cote, Lorene Dickason; Linda Foley, Lisa Gifford, Kathleen Grover, Geraldine Higgins, Lucy Makara, Margaret Ouimette;·

Evelyn Perry, Joyce Perry, Irene Pinard, Donna Reed, Eleanor Souza; Yvonne Sullivan, Joyce Tetrault, Rachel Tyler, Bonnie' Varao,·Doris Whitney.

New Bedford: Linda Amaral, Carol Andrews, Nancy Babineau; Regine Beitchman; Sherri Brownell, Maria Carreiro, Charles Carrington, Gloria Couto; Gail Lawrence, Gertrude Me10, Brenda Oliveira, Maria Pereira; Mary Suprenant, Gemma Tobalyas, Rosemary Vaughn, Brenda York.

North Dartmouth: Florence Bonneau, Susan Davis, Leonor Frias, Maria Frias, Marion Hancock, June Verrier.

Also, Carol Brizida and Donna Woodis, Acushnet; Eugenia Andrews and Claire Fonseca, East Freetown; Patricia Arruda, Lakeville; Lorraine Mendoza, Mattapoisett; Teresa Rochester; and Mary Dwyer, Wareham.

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·Halloween: religious holiday?

Is Halloween a religious festival? If it is, should it not be banned from the public square and the public school?

After all, our public school calendars have replaced Christmastime with a winter holiday and Eastertime with a spring vacation.

Why shouldn't Halloween be renamed autumn holiday and also banned from our tax-supported schools? ' [n Florida, where fQlks seem to have time on their hands, some parents believe the celebration is religious, so to speak, because it is . linked to Wicca, a modern pagan witchcraft cult. They want it banned.

They got their way ien Alachua and Levy counties, according to an Associated Press report. After some 200 parents' in Alachua ~U-Ilt¥signed petitions linking the· holiday to Satanism, one superintendent cancelled school celebrations and banned the use of Hal[oween decorations.

"When teachers dress up [ike witches," asked Robert Guyer of Alachua, "what happens to these little Christian kids of mine'! How are they going to feel when it's dress-up day and they don't dress up'!"

In Tallahassee, Fla., where severa[ schools replaced Halloween with "harvest festivals," one parent quoted by the AP called the religious argument "just too ridiculous."

"The witches and goblins of Halloween are no more believeable than Santa Claus, the Easter

Bunny or the Tooth Fairy," he said. "Are they going to ban those, too?"

These strange events happened in [989, and I have heard no more of them. I hope they have disappeared in the smoke of autumn campfires. What is more likely, [ fear, is that the ban on Halloween is now being fought out in court. .

What is most likely is that school board.s and adminstrators are drawing up regulations about what is permitted as secular and what is banned as religious. I presume· pumpkins are OK - but not JackO-Lanterns. Black and orange colors are OK, but not witch hats and broomsticks.

Government officials walk a fine line putting up the church-state wa[1. After complaints from two rabbis, the St. Paul, Minn., city council is moving toward doing away with its annual lighted Christmas tree in a downtown park.

Lights al~. . . ~will be used.

What is surprising about the Florida school dispute is how long it took parents to discover that Halloween is i_ndeed a religious festival. The word itself comes from All Hallows Eve, the eve of All Saints Day (Nov. I) and All Souls Day (Nov. 2).

The religious significance of the day focuses principally on. evil, with fire festivals ushering in the. dark and barren days of winter.

Like the masks and costumes at our doors, the night ·be[ongs to bats, ghosts, witches, skeletons, hob-goblins and other scary critters.

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BERNARD CASSERLY There's no telling how.far public schools will have to go to exorcise the religious aspects of Halloween.

I do not envy their task. The real solution is readily available: Catholic and other religious and private schools.

In these schools teachers can explain the true origins of Halloween while displaying the traditional decorations of a holiday deeply loved by children. All Saints and All Souls day can be explained through Church teachings on life, death, heaven, hell and resurrection.

The Halloween pranks of our youth, such as soaping windows, dumping garbage cans and moving backhouses to new and exciting iocations, have disappeared.

Trick or Treats have taken over, and expensive costumes that sparkle are gone.

One religious note has developed in a number of U.S. dioceses taking a cue from UNICEF. In a Kids-to-Kids appeal, children in Catholic schools are cooperating· with the Holy Childhood Association asking funds for child welfare programs in Latin America and other needy lands.

I hope the collection spreads.

Considering the needs of a hungry world, I can't ihiitk a-better way to make Halloween a truly religious cClebration. No one could complain about that. Or could they?

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People who qualify for MediGrace and John, both in their caid generally don't need any 80s, live in Watsonville, Califor- Medigap insurance at all, because nia. They get $838 from Social Medicaid gives the same protecSecurity each month, and that's tion. Yet, unscrupulous insurance their only income. Out of the $838, companies market Medigap polithey pay for their home, their cies to them, anyway. Ha[f of all food, medicine, utilities, and all . seniors on Medicaid have been their other basic needs. But on top ,sold Medigap policies! of their real needs, they've been Certain related kinds of insurpaying for 29 insurance policies of ance often marketed to seniors are vjlrious kinds, sold to them by one really "junk policies" because agent during one eighteen month they're never a good buy. One kind period! is called "dread disease" coverage, In the same county, an 87-year- which pays if the insured person old A[zheimer's victim named Ruth gets a specific disease, usually canlives by herself. An insurance agent cer. Another is "hospital indemsold her 14 policies within a year nity" coverage that provides a and a half. specified payment for every day These·are decent, conscientious the insured person is hospitalized. o[d~r Americans. They don't want If you are covered by Medicare to be a burden to anyone, so they and one good Medigap policy, you try to protect themselves by purjust don't need any "cancer insurchasing Medigap insurance. ance" or hospital indemnity coverMedigap is meant to supplement age. . Medicare benefits by paying deSeniors shouldn't feel it's their ductibles, copayments, and some fault when they are tricked into other out-of-pocket expenses. buying too much insurance. The But the insurance industry isn't policies are deliberately designed as decent and conscientious as the to be confusing. In many areas, seniors they c1arn to protect. The hundreds of different policies are ,sad fact is that Medigap abuses available, most written in fine print gyp seniors out of about $3 billion that lawyers would have trouble a year.

One of the biggest rip-offs is duplication - selling a senior citizen two or more policies to cover the same need.

Duplicating your coverage is a huge waste of money. But one out of four older Americans has been

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understanding. Even some state insurance commissioners have said publicly that they can't make heads or tails of some policies being sold 'today.

Federal standards - just like the federal standards that protect consumers on many products, from tuna fish to air travel - would make it easier to comparison-shop and to know what benefits you're getting for your money.

A 1990 study by the Minnesota Department of Commerce documented a huge range of prices for policies offering identical benefits.

Depending on which policy you buy, you can pay up to two and, one-half times as much for the same protection!

And policies often don't include the benefits that seniors want most.

Medigap doesn't cover long term care, even though confusing wording may make it sound as if it does.

Medigap often doesn't cover dental and optical expenses. Most plans do not include physician charges above Medicare's scheduled amounts. Many don't have worthwhile benefits for out-of-hospital prescription drugs.

Congress is looking at tough new federal insurance standards, to help you get better value for your insurance dollars. Until they become law, the burden is on America's most vulnerable citizens to protect themselves from Medigap marketers.

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Bishop's homily at Mass honoring Sisters of Charity of Quebec

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Oct. 18, 1991

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'"The following is the homily of Bishop Daniel A. Cronin at Sunday's Mass at Sacred Heart Church, New Bedford, honoring the Sisters of Charity of Quebec whose foundress, St. Marguerite D'Youville, was canonized Dec. 9,1990, by Pope John Paul II. dishonest as her late husband. Yet, . problem pregnancies, and aging My brother priests, devoted Sisthat common knowledge was as was not to kill the poor, the disters of Charity of Quebe~, staff far from true Wisdom as was the eased, the unborn, and the elderly. and friends of the Sacred Heart motivation whicfi drove Monsieur No, in her faith,and recognition of Home, my dear brothers and sisd'Y ouville to despair and Madame the God-given right to life, her, tel's in the Lord; I greet you as we d'Youville to sanctity. response was to care for the poor, gather to celebrate this' happy We see the legacy here today of the orphaned, and the elderly. occasion. what one who perseveres in the The hospitals, orphanages, We rejoice today as we honor schools and homes for the menthe memory of Mother Marguer- search for Wisdom can achieve with God's help. We too, must tally impaired and the elderly, ite d'Y ouville and her marvelous seatch for Wisdom in our lives; founded by Mother d'Youville ~nd legacy of service to the Church and not the passing attraction for her Congregation sound a clarion to society that is continued in the beauty and wealth which is so per- call to all of us here today to stand apostolate of her daughters in relivasive in a society that h~s' been with her in the life-giving tradition gious life, the Grey Nuns. In parcalled the "me generation." The of our Church to say "no" to those ticular today, we here in the diofruit of that vain search has been who would use the coercive power cese of Fall River rejoice in the clearly seen in recent events: the of the state to permit the taking of loving care provided here at Sacred collapse of banks, crises in saving innocent human life in any form.

Heart Home by the Sisters, and Let the legislators in our own indeed by the entire staff. All of and loan.institutions and scandals in the stock market. cO!l1monwealth look to Mother you bear witness to the love of the No, our search must look to d'Youville and the, many other gentle Savior who calls each of us Christ and to the power of his faith-filled women and men of the to serve as his witnesses in the word at work in our lives and in Church to see our position on the world. sanctity of human life. With the For over 100 years, the Sisters the Church: inspiration of our ancestors in the of Charity have been present in Life (Heb. 4:13-13) faith, we must do our part in our ,what is now the diocese of Fall In the second reading, the author time to bear the light of Christ River, first in Fall River and later of the Letter to the Hebrews forcetoday. With his help, may we here in New Bedford, caring for fully challenges us to recognize the never falter. the orphaned, the young, and the truth that God's word is "living aged in imitation of your holy and effective, sharper than any Vocation (Mk. 10: 17-30) foundress, Mother d'Youville. We two-edged sword." It is this "living Finally, in the Gospel reading, were all proud to join in prayer Word" which animated the activiwe hear the story of the rich young with the Sisters on December 9, . ties of Mother d'Y ouville, and that man who wanted to follow Christ.

1990 when our Holy Father Pope same living Word which,speaks to He was observant of all the comJohn Paul II numbered'St. Marus today: mandments; however, he wanted guerite d'Y ouville among the saints During this month of October, to be more, he wanted to be a diswe celebrate" Respect Life Month." in heaven. In canonizing Mother ciple. The Lord looked on him Perhaps the experiences of Mad'Youville, the Holy Father recwith love, and invited him to share ognized her heroic sanctity and dame d'Youville can speak to some in his ministry. Alas, the rich young invited all women and men to'iook of the tragedies of our own time. man's posses'sions held him back to her life as a model of holiness.

By the account of the historians, from answering "yes" to the call.

Today, you and I gather to celeher marriage to Francois d'Y ou, In many parishes of our diocese, brate the saving mystery of the ville was not an easy one. She had we are this month involved in the Lord in his Word and sacrament. four children die at birth or in "Called by Name" vocation proEach of us comes to hear the Word infancy, and was left an impovergram. We are asking the young of God as recommended to us by ished widow with two sons when men and women of our parishes to his Church in the readings which her husband died.' listen to see if, perhaps, the Lord is we just heard proclaimed. I could This story, if reported in today's calling them to serve in the priestnot help but be struck by the scrippress, would be replete with calls hood or religious life. I invite those ture readings as they speak to us for early divorce, some form of here present to pray that this and' on this October Sunday in 1991. birth cpntrol - perhaps even the other programs will help the youth May I suggest that as we meditate sin of abortion - in order to of today to listen to the gentle call together on scriptures today, we ~'solve" this social problem. Yet in of the Master to "Come and follow reflect on three themes: Wisdom, the Word-inspired life of Marguerme!"

Life and Vocation. ite d'Y ouville, the living Word of Marguerite d'Youville was God prevailed. She went on to neither rich, nor young, nor a man Wisdom (Wis. 7:7-11) , bring life into a darkened World. when she heard the call of the In the Old Testament lesson Her own zeal as foundress of the Lord. She was a widowed mother today, we are reminded that all the Sisters of Charity was suppleof two whose only possessions riches of the earth are as nothing mented by the lives of her two surwere a heart filled with love of without the Wisdom of God. For viving sons who were eventually to Christ, and a willingness and abilin the face of Wisdom: "all gold is ' be ordained as priests in service to ity to serve his people. As a relia little sand, and before her, silver that life-giving Word. gious, she embraced the evangeliis to be accounted mire." Yes, even' What a powerful message her cal counsels: poverty, chastity, and beyond health and beauty is this perseverance and her faith provide obedience and entered into a comgift of Wisdom. for us in 1991. For her solution to munity of prayer and the apostoThink of how Wisdom entered the problems of poverty, disease, late. into the life and the work of St. Surely in our own day, the Lord Marguerite. She had seen what the is still calling women to the religlitter and gold of this world had gious life. Surely, like the sons of done to her husband, how he had St. Marguerite, the Lord is still abused his position as confidential . calling men to serve in the priestsecretary to the governor~general hood. Could it be, that like the rich of Canada by engaging in illegal young man of the Gospel, the postrade with the Indians and by sessions of Americans in the 1990s . attempting to defraud local mer. are holding them ba'ck from saying chants. In the end, all of his cun"yes" to the L-ord? ning counted for nothing, for he The noise of possessions, wealth, died penniless, leaving a widow power and status which the world 'and two sons. . Madame d'Youville also expeholds forth can sometimes deafen rienced the "wisdom" of the world even those upon whom the Lord around her. Spurned by the proper looks with love and calls to follow society of her class, she engaged in him. Let us pray that we can help works of charity while trying to to "turn down the volume" and provide support for her two sons "reduce the static" of the call of and to repay her husband's debts. this.world for our young men and In the view ofthe established society women. of colonial Canada, it was "comI invite you all: priests, religious Painting by F. Barrette. SGM mon knowledge" that the widow and faithful laity, seek out and d'Youville must be as cunning and ST. MARGUERITE D'YOUVILLE encourage those around you to

QUACKERS, the "pet" duck of Father Kevin McCarthy of St. Bridget parish in Hobart, Ind., was on hand for the parish's blessing of the animals on the feast of St. Francis.

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Peace Mass Continued from Page One wholeness and integrity of thehuman person. Part and parcel of holiness oflife as a prerequisite for true peace in the human heart, as well as the heart of all humanity, are repentance, contrition, reconciliation, conversion of heart, and righteousness. It is not merely in the quest for freedom, justice and happiness, but first and foremost it is in the pursuit of conversion, reconciliation and righteous living that true peace is to be found.

So, as we gather here today we pray not only for the continuing quest and struggle of all natio'ns for freedom, democracy, and justice, but first and fOremost we pray for every man and woman the grace of repentance, conversion, reconciliation, righteousness. These are the paths that lead to true peace - Christ's Peace!

This is part of the message of our Blessed Mother, Mary,. at Fatima. She asked us to pray for peace by praying for and doing penance for the conversion of sinners to Christ. Mary, our Mother, is the Queen of Peace, and hel'- message, as well as her constant invitation to us, her children, is a constant call to deeper and deeper conversion of our hearts to Christ, in order that, through greater holinessoflife, we may know more fully the true peace of Christ in our lives.

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listen attentively to the voice of the Lord. To those of you who hear him calling: do not be like the rich young man of the Gospel who "went away sad;" rather, like St. Marguerite, say "yes" to the call and remain close to the Lord in his service.

May the Lord who calls us all to life, richly bless the Sisters of Charity and may he send his choicest blessings upon you all!

May our voices - our prayers and supplications - rise up from deep within our hearts and resound strongly in the heart of God, that our intercession, united together to the prayers and supplications of Mary, may find a hearing 'with our Lord, and our prayer for peace may be answered. May our presence here be also a source of conversion for all humanity, that all may know the peace of Christ.

May it also be a source of strength for us, as we gather in solidarity together, that we may never waver in being God's instruments of peace wherever we may find ourselves in the world.

May the love, mercy, compassion and peace of Christ touch deeply and transform our hearts and the hearts of all our brothers and sisters in the world this day and every day, May His Peace reign! May the Lord's Kingdom -a kingdom of true freedom,justice, righteousness, and peace come and take hold of the entire world. Amen.

Hospital Continued from Page One result of those steps, St. Anne's projects it will be able to break even in 1992 and begin generating revenue in 1993.

"The Dominican Sisters are grateful for all the support we have received from the community over the past several months," noted Sister Fernandes, adding "I would especially like to acknowledge all those who have worked so tirelessly to bring us to this resolution, our board of directors, the senior management team of the hospital, our dedicated medical staff and the wonderful employees and volunteers who really make St. Anne's Hospital the special place we know it is and will continue to be."

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A fo'wl situation-: keeping the pigeons off St. Peter's porch /

VATICAN CITY (CNS) ~ As far as Vatican officials are concerned, Noah should have left his two doves behind when he loaded the ark.

Several millennia later, the dove -less poetically, the pigeon -has come home to roost at the Vatican, unfortunately by the thousands.

The birds landed in an unlikely controversy in September, when it was learned that the Vatican was' mildly zapping pigeons to keep them off the porch of St. Peter's Basilica. Installed in 1990, the pest-control system emits a low electrostatic shock that birds soon learn to avoid.

"It's a very light impulse. It doesn't hurt them at all," one basil. ica engineer pleaded. It is used only in the covered entryway, not on the outside'qf the church. ' But the Italian press had a field day.

"The 'Vatican Versus the· Pigeons," headlined one newspaper.

Another quoted a well-known Roman priest and longtime animal defender as saying: "They're trying , to do away with the Holy Spirit, which has traditionally been represented by the dove."

Feathers were ruffled among Italy's animal protection organizations, too, despite Vatican assurances that the system met all Italian and international standards to prevent cruelty to animals.

At the Fabbrica di San Pietro, ' the agency that manages and maintains the basilica, officials were stung by the criticism. For them, , the pigeon is simply one among a wide range of natural eJlemi~s that require constant surveillance and intervention.

"People going into the basilica were being bombarded," Pierluigi Silvan, chief technician at the Fabbr,ica, said in an exasperated ./

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tone. Visitors who escaped the slimy droppings often walked out with a few feathers 'in their hair.

The birds were taking their toll on the architecture in the entryway, too, where they nested among the statues and stucco.

"Pigeon excrement is the most acidic corrosive that exists. There's a chemical reaction in marble that takes place almost immediately.

People don't realize this," Silvan said. ' Besides, their nests block the orainagepi'pes along the basilica roofline. They a're vehicles for seeds that sprout into weeds, provoking cracks. They are a problem- and their number is growing.

"Years ago. there was a lot more hunger in Rome. The pigeons were eaten." Silvan reminisced. Now, the dinner tables have turned.

According to one Italian bird expert, the pigeons have grown "fat and arrogant" on tourist corn.

For the Vatican's pigeons, St. Peter's Square is a vast dining table, especially during the busy season.

"Some people come here to feed them. In fact, there are those,who love pigeons - but I've noticed

that they never take one home with them," Silvan said.

The electronic bird-buzzer that protects the atrium of St. Peter'~ uses wires wound around marble cornices, columns and statues. To date, no pigeon has been acciden~ tally roasted, officials say. The birds have learned to stay away.

"Most of them flew around to the back of the basilica," Silvan said.

When the Fabbrica is not fighting feathered foes, it must deal with other animals and even the elements. Rain, for example, which used to wash the 13 giant statues atop the facade, now bears pollu'tants and pounds them into ,the porous travertine marble. ' "H umidity is in some ways worse for provoking a chemical reaction. with the smog," Silvan said. AI-

though Vatican City traffic is minimal, St. Peter's is close to a neighborhood of intense Roman traffic.

The Fabbrica once considered removing the statues of Christ and his apostles, but decided that the chuichjust wouldn't look the same without them. To cover them would "ruin the architecture," according to Silvan.

Hail and wind are enemies, too.

They can damage or displace tiles on the basilica roof, which must often be repaired by workmen tethered to a rope - an ancient technique, bl,lt "you can't erect a scaffolding around the dome every time you want to fix the roof," Silvan said.

Currently, there is a major roofing project to replace rotting wooden beams throughout the church's upper reaches.

Lightning used to strike the dome frequently, until the first lightning rod was put up in 1815. Earthquakes are still the Fabbrica's nightmare. A tremor once caused the roof-line statue of St. John to turn at an angle, and it has remained askew ever since.

Silvan made the point that the Vatican does not categorize all animals as pests. There's been a family of kestrels - small, reddish falcons -living for years near one of the 'basilica's clock towers, for example.

Andeven the pigeons have plenty of other places to go, such as the curved colonnade around the square, where they can dive-bomb pedestrians all day long.

On a recent morning outside the basilica, the only pigeons in evidence were well-behaved. One curled up into the shadow of a niche, while another hopped politely between tourists on the steps. From the papal balcony in the middle of the facade, tiny feathers floated down:

Science and theology: debatin.g God's hand in world events CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) - If God answers someone's prayers, how much energy does he expend doing so - and where exactly is his "interface" with the created world?

Thoseare not silly questions, at least not to a group of scientists and theologians who sat around a table at a papal villa recently, exploring "The Quantum Creation of the Universe and the Laws of Nature." , ,The weeklong sessi"on at the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo, 15 miles south of Rome, was the second in a Vatican-sponsored series of meetings aimed at bridging the gap between science and theology.

The discussion of God's action in the universe ranged 'from the abstruse (how the "structured randomness" of quantum cosmology might leave more room for God in our 'affairs) to the practical (but wouldn't a miracle-working God violate the law of conservation of energy?)

If one thing was clear during a morning of free-ranging debate, it wa,s that physics is moving toward a more elastic view of how the universe wor,ks - one that may allow God to "slip in."

Quantum theory, for example, sees an "intrinsic unpredictability" about the universe and therefore says that "in some very fundamental sense the world is open," said Chris Isham, one of the world's leading quantum physicists.

"Some people here feel that .this offers a place, as it were, where God is allowed to get into the act, without in any way violating physical laws," he said. .

Among the models that would leave more room for God was the one proposed by Arthur Peacocke•. a retired. professor of physical biochemistry and theology atOxford.

Peacocke views God as an "intention" that imbues the created universe. Thus, "the interface is everywhere," he said.

But how does this "intention" work as a personal agent in human affairs? Peacocke draws a parallel with the human mind. When an arm is lifted, the'-mechanical process follows physical laws, but it is the human mind that determines w.hat has happened. Similarly,

"God's intervention may be one of information rather than matter" 'or energy, he said.

Naturally, there were objections.

•How do you identify a divine intervention? Who gets one and who doesn't? How frequently do they occur? And if God's action is mind like, doesn't that still involve small expenditures of energy?

William Alston, a philosoplty professor from Syracuse University, took issue with the term "intervention."

"Intervention is a bad word to use. It sounds like this world is someone else's and Goa is trespassing,"Alston said. He thought God is probably "in commerce with his «reatures," a great deal, maybe constantly, often respond-

ing to personal, petitional prayer.

John Polkinghorne, an English, physicist and an Anglican priest, proposed that whatever his interventions, God, in fact, must leave the future open'. Although God knows all that can be known, he said, "God does not know the future" because the future is not yet there to be known.

The session continued in that vein in a crowded room of the observatory, where a picture of Pope John Paul II hangs next to a gallery of supernovas. An approaching thunderstorm punctuated the discussion, knocking the lights on and off ~nd prompting inevitable jokes about divine disfavor.

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Pope .promotes science-religion dialogue ision of science and religion as a VATICAN CITY(CNS)- Pope John Paul II said science and reli- . product of over-reaching by some branches of science and suspicion gion should keep their recent diaon the part of the church: logue going ifthey want to heal the "divorce" that occurred in the 17th The growth of natural sciences century. in the 1600s, he said, was "sometimes accompanied by a certain· The pope, in a recent talk to a kind of rationalism which conVatican-sponsored study group of tended that everything could be scientists and theologians, said the explained by scientific reasoning church could never accept the hisalone." . toric rift with science because it "The question of God was often believes that "the truth of nature scrutinized by such a method as to and the truth of revelation come make it seem devoid of meaning. from the same divine source."

This led. in not a few sectors of ecclesial life, to a cautious and The pontiff described the div,.

suspicious view of science as being tainted with atheism," he said.

The pope said the church's more open attitude toward science also meant a respect for its "rightful independence." He said he was aware that some religious exponents have tried to exploit scientific data.

"The church's growing interest in the natural sciences has sometimes been accompanied by a tendency on the part ofsome towards a misuse of scientific results to bolster religious beliefs," he said.

The pope said the church clearly rejects this approach.

ter Bob Russell, whose Center for Theology and Natural Sciences in Berkeley, Calif., co-sponsors the meetings, said the dialogue between science and religion is more balanced than it used to be.

"In the past, these conversations have been science wagging the tail of the dog, which is theology.

We're trying to say there are deep philosophical-theological limits in science itself -.:.... about why the universe is even knowable by science," Russell said.

The fact that a theory of God acting as a personal agent' in the world - basically the biblical viewpoint - is getting a serious hearing-by modern scientists is perhaps evidence of this.

But that does not mean theologians are looking to the scientific. community to prove God's presence in the world, or even to define the nature of his actions. As physicist Peacocke said, verifying divine intervention is ultimately a task for "humble discernment" by the individual.

While the scientific community seems ready to offer a philosophical toe-hold to God, there seems to be less enthusiasm for th'e devil.

At one. point in the discussion, the only Soviet participant, a physicist from Leningrad, declared that for all the talk about God's intervention, "when we look at this world, we see more of Satan than of God." The issue was not taken up by the others.

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O.L. ANGELS, FR Holy Name Society corporate communion at 8 a.m. Mass Sunday, followed by breakfast and elections.

New members welcome. Parish pastoral council first meeting 2 p.m., Sunday, uppe~ floor parish hall.

O.L. CAPE, BREWSTER Lectors' workshop 9 a.m. Oct. 26, parish center. Both beginners and those already lectors are invited. .

ST. PATRICK, SOMERSET One or both parents are asked to accompany child to CCD Class tomorrow morning for brief meeting. Parish council meeting following 10:30 a.m. Mass Oct. 27. Junior and senior youth groups meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Redemptorist Fathers John Hennessey and Raymond Weithman will conduct a parish mission Nov. 17 to 22.

O.L. VICTORY, CENTERVILLE Parenting session, first of a series, . will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the religious education center. Youth ministry meets 6'p.m. Sunday, parish center. Parents welcome. Women's Guild meeting Oct. 21, parish center. Square dancing for special needs persons and friends 3 p.m.

Oct. 26, parish center. Mass of anointing for the sick 2 p.m. Sunday, followed by refreshments in parish center. RCIA' course begins 4 p.m. Sunday, religious education center.

ST. JOAN OF ARC, ORLEANS Parish potluck supper 6 p.m. tomorrow, downstairs at St. Joan's.

Family Mass 9 a.m. Oct. 27 at Eastham mission. Vincentian holiday food pantry donation program continues, with macaroni dinners, baked beans and puddings requested this week.

Serra Club seeks new members Persons interested in organizing a Cape Cod unit of the Serra Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at St. Pius X parish center, South Yarmouth. Serra is a lay organization devoted to enc.ouraging vocations to the priesthood and religious life and to helping members grow in faith.

~ prayer'\(>BOX For enlightenment Lord Jesus Christ, Son ofthe living God, 1 humbly beseech thee to scatter the darkness of my mind and to give me lively faith, firm hope and burning love.

Grant, 0 God, that I may know thee well and may do all things in thy light and in conformity to thy holy will.

Amen

ST.STEPHEN,ATTLEBORO Parishioners have been asked to place a lit candle in a window during October as a sign that it is Respect Life month. Children wishing to play or sing in the youth choir may call 226-4424. Youth group meeting for 8th grade and up 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, rectory.

ST. MARY, N. ATTLEBORO Redeemable bottles and cans to benefit the school may be left in the school parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow. Parishioners will participate in a hunger walk Sunday, meeting at the church parking. lot at I p.m. Halloween party 6 p.m.

Oct. 31 in the parish center will include activities for parents and children. .

ST; FRANCIS OF ASSISI, NB The parish calendar will be available on and' after the weekend of Nov.. 2 and 3 for Mass arrangements. Women's League meeting 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, church hall, with business session and costume party.

ST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA The parish is grateful to the Women's Guild, Vincentians and Youth Ministry for a new refrigerator for the church center. The Deacon Gene Food Bank, sponsored by Confirmation"1 students, accepts donations the last weekend of every month.

World Youth Day parish liturgy 9 a.m. Oct. 27. Youth group councilors and committees will be com" missioned.

ST. MARY, NORTON , Mass for 8th grade students and parents at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27, at parish center.

SACRED HEART, N. ATTLEBORO RCIA inquiry session in the rectory will follow 8:30 a.m. Mass Sunday. Used toys needed for CCD babysitting program. Information: 695-8115.

CATHEDRAL, FR CCD Mass 11:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by social hour in parish hall.

ST. MARY, SEEKONK " Prayer meeting will not be held Oct. 31. Women's Guild meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday with hors d'oeuvres demonstration and tasting. High school youth will attend 5 p.m. Mass Sunday, followed by meeting in parish center.

ST. LOUIS de FRANCE, SWANSEA Vincentians meet Monday 7:30 p.m. at Tremblay residence.

ST. THOMAS MORE, SOMERSET Parishioners are invited to share the golden jubilee celebration of Sister Celine Rainville,SUSC, following 11:30 a.m. Mass Oct. 27.

LaSALETTE CENTER, ATTLEBORO Women's retreat Nov. 8 to 10.

Information: 222-8530.

CHRIST THE KING, MASHPEE Parishioners are asked to send letters to the Falmouth school committee protesting distribution of condoms in Falmouth High School.

Youth group kickoff meeting and pizza party Monday following ~CD classes. Information: 477-2022. Food" pantry in need of canned goods, cereals and spreads.

ST. THERESA,S. ATTLEBORO Groups wishing to use parish fa'cilities should schedule events on master calendar in rectory. CCD teachers will be commissioned 'at II a.m. Mass Su,nday. ,ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, WESTPORT Women's Guild meeting 7 p.m.

Oct. 21, parish center; Mary Fuller will speak at 8 p.m. on "Becoming Women of Prayer.': All invited.

SS. PETER & PAUL, FR Anonymous gifts of a set of cruets and a baptismal bowl have been presented to the parish.

SEPARATED/DIVORCED , Cape and Islands support group will meet at 6: 15 p.m. Oct. 20 at St. Pius X parish center, S. Yarmouth, for small group discussion or oneto-one ministry; at 7 p.m. for a talk

by Father William Norton on "The Loss of a Friendship." Information: 548-1065; 362-9873. New Bedford area group will meet 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Rd., N. Dartmouth. Clayton Barbeau video on broken relationships will be shown. Information: 9914019. . CORPUS CHRISTI, SANDWICH RCIA question and answer session 7:30 p.m. Nov'. 4, parish center library. Haunted Hayride for youth group Oct. 25 at Edaville Railroad, meeting at 7 p.m. at church parking lot. New members welcome. Couples' Club Halloween game night 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, parish center.

Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. each Monday, center. All welcome. High school juniors and seniors may apply for . girls' ECHO retreat Nov. 8 to 10 and boys' session Dec. 6 to 8. Information: 888-3112. Life in Spirit seminar begins 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Information: 420-1889; 755-7218. Canned and paper goods for food pantry may be brought to weekend Masses.

ST. JOHN, POCASSET Upper Cape ultreya 7:30 tonight, ,with Dick Hepworth Of Corpus Christi parish. Sandwich, as witness speaker.

ST. MARY, FAIRHAVEN All are welcome to the ordination' of Brother David Lupo, SS.CC., at II a.m. tomorrow. His first Mass will be offered at II a.m. Sunday.

NOTRE DAME, FR Those wishing to participate in Thanksgiving Eve Mass music ministry will meet at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 21 in church cry room. Rehearsals will continue each Monday until Thanksgiving.

ST. PATRICK, WAREHAM Parent-sponsor meeting for second year confirmation program 7 p.m.

Oct. 28, parish hall.

HOLY GHOST, ATTLEBORO Vincentians will collect canned foods this weekend; members 'will meet at noon Sunday. Youth minis-. try meeting 6:30 p.m. Sunday; Women's Guild meeting and potluck supper 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28; RCIA session noon Sunday, parish center; liturgy board meting 7: 15 p.m. Oct. 22, rectory.

SACRED HEART, FR Rosary and Benediction 7 p.m.· each Tuesday of October. Women's Guild meeting Nov. 4 following 7 p.m. Mass for deceased members in church. Plans will be finalized for Christmas party Dec. 9. Camp Fire group for boys and girls meets at 7 tonight, rectory. Information: 6786675.

ST. JAMES, NB CYO basketball information for those 14 and under: 991-8490. Boy Scout meeting in parish hall 7 p.m. each Monday. Boys in grade 6 and up are eligible.

ST. JOSEPH, WQODS HOLE A children's choir is forming for "Christmas services. Information: 540-2817. . , CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB, NB Meeting 7:30 'p.m. Oct. 23, St. Lawrence Rectory, 110 Summer St..

ST. PATRICK, FALMOuni • "The paschal cand~e is lit'at weekend Masses during October as a reminder that it is Respect Life month. Parishioners are asked to write; to Falmouth school committee members protesting distribution of condoms in public schools. The 11:15 a.m. Mass Sunday will be a family Mass with parish children participating and greeting congregation members. The rosary will be discussed and Monday and Tuesday CCD classes. Parents are invited.

Medals, rosaries. scapulars and prayerbooks are requested for use of new Marine recruits. Donations may , be brought to the sacristy. Respect Life prayer service and Benediction will close Respect Life month 5 p.m.

Oct. 27.

ST. PATRICK, FR Adult confirmation classes for . those age 18 and older begin in' Feb-' ruary. Those interested may contact the rectory. A one-hour session for parents of babies to be baptized will be held at 7 p.m. the last Monday of each month, with the first to take place Oct. 28. Further information: M/l.urice and Theresa Sirois, 6795715. Three women have been inducted into the formerly all-male St. Vincent de Paul Society.

ST. STANISLAUS, FR Youth ministry meeting 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, school.

ST. JOSEPH, TAUNTON . Children's choir rehearsal tomorrow morning following CCD classes.

Adult choir rehearses 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the church. New members welcome. RCIA lecture session following 4:30 p,m. Mass tomorrow.

Parishioner Kevin Farrar will receive the Eagle Scout award at a ceremony to be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the church. Also in the church will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday for deceased memb"ers of the comm'u-nity. Also on Sunday: Vincentians wi!1 sing at I:45 p.m. at Marian Manor and the Calix group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in ,the; parish center. .

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Oct. 18,1991

By Charlie Martin

SHINING HAPPY PEOPLE

By Christopher Carstens "Y ou've been on the phone long enough!"

"Please, Mom, just another minute?"

"It's already been half an hour."

"I promise I'll be off soon."

"0K, but I'm getting pretty tired of this."

If you are a teenager - or the parent of a teenager - it's a good bet that you've been in conversations like this yourself, and proba-' bly more often than you'd like.

Along with homework, chores and when to come in at night, the phone ranks high on the list of most popular argument topics.

While teenagers see the phone as part of their social lives, adults look at it as a tool. The kids want' to call their friends and the grownups want the phone kept available for important business.

If you want a recipe for conflict, this is it. Parents and teens have different opinions on the matter, but there is no clear right answer.

It is easy to say "Don't do drugs," because drugs are illegal.

But nobody goes to jail for staying on the phone too long. And the phone issue comes back everyday.

If you don't get a clear resolution on Tuesday, you're certain to have the same argument again on Wednesday, ' Also, the phone rule often boils 'down to "You can use the phone until I decide it's time for you to get off." But sometimes parents don't seem to mind if their kids talk for hours, and other nights parents get angry after five minutes, The solution is for parents to set a clear rule and enforce it consistently. That way, everybody knows what to expect.

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done. Other parents let kids use the phone for a set period of time.

For example, the phone might be off limits except between the hours of7 p.m. and,S p.m. Finally, in some homes the teens can use the phone whenever they want, as long as they don~t keep other people awake.

Any of those rules can be just fine. However, one rule is doomed to failure. "You can talk on the phone for half an hour." That almost always ends up in an argument of the, "It's been half an hour" - "No, it's only been 27 minutes!" variety, Since there's no perfect phone rule hidden in the Bible, the key is for parents to decide on their rule and communicate it clearly to their teens. " Once the rule is set and clearly communicated to everybody, the next step is effective enforcement.

Usually this means supervision. , If mom and dad want their kids off the phone at 9 p.m., then they need to go in at 9 and make sure the phone has been hung up, And they need to check at 9: 15 and again a little later to be sure the rule is being followed.

If Jane is found on the phone at 10 p. m" it is usually sufficient to restate the rule and insist it be fol" lowed. "The rule is 'N 0 phone after -!' End your conversation and get off the phone now." There's no need to yell and scream - as long as the parent stands there until the call is over.

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Written by Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe.

Sung by: R.E.M. © 1991 by R.E.M./ Athens Ltd. R.E.M.'s "Shining Happy People" is the second hit off their "Out of Time" disc. It is also the second hit that I'm not sure how to take.

If you caught my discussion of "Losing My Religion," you know my guesses about the release. "Shining Happy People" is just as confusing.

The problem is simple: The cheery, whimsical chorus just doesn't fit with the band's image.

R,E.M. is more known for their serious commentary about difficult personal and world problems.

Lead singer Michael Stipe says this album is supposed to

be uplifting and that this song is meant to convey what it says.

Yet I keep wondering if Stipe is leading us on.

However you take the song, clearly our world needs more love, laughter and happinessthe qualities that "shining happy people" possess. Few of us would debate that our human family faces immense challenges.

Given the extent of ecological concerns, the continuing death and suffering caused by the Persian Gulf War and the personal hurt in individual lives, much pain afflicts our planet.

More love, more laughter and mqre happiness won't fix every-

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Shining happy people laughing Meet me in the crowd People, people Throw your love around Lovely, lovely Take it into town Happy, happy Put it in the ground Where the flowers grow Gold and silver shine Shini~g happy people holding hands Shining happy people holding hands Shining happy people laughing Everyone around Love them, love them Put it in your hands Take it, take it There's no time to cry Happy, happy 'Put it in your heart Where tomorrow shines Gold and silver shine

thing, but these qualities do bring hope and God's healing.

As with most aspects of world change, the transformation begins with individuals. Ask yourself what will bring you more laughter, more love, more happiness, Unfortunately, our society often supplies answers that don't offer anything, lasting. These answers are more like escapes from -dissatisfaction than genuine builders of enduring love, laughter or happiness. If we' look to find permanent satisfaction in the next drink, the next party, the next sexual encounter or any of the other addictive choices presented by society, we eventually grow more depressed and disillusioned.

Christians look to the life of Jesus to find alternatives. 'He teaches us that personal happiness is found in helping others, sharing your support, your time an~ your gifts with the rest of humanity.

Of c,ourse, we need, to find ways to do this iliat match our 'dee'p interests and' pass'ions, sources of lasting joy.

All the shining, happy people ~hat I know are not sitting around holding hands. Rather, they are extending their nands in caring to the homeless, the hungry, the victims of war and violence, to their fellow teens and to the very people that they live with. _ Happy people don't try to escape life's problems but direct their energies and, abilities toward solving them. They practice being world citizens, starting right with the quality of life in their own families, high schools and parishes.

Gosh, my message is beginning to sound more like a typical R.E.M. song. Maybe the group just found a trickier way to start us thinking!

Your comments are welcomed

by Charlie Martin, R.R. 3, Box 182, Rockport, IN 47635.

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, BLESS THE BEASTS: Franciscan Fat,hers Walter Mruk and Charles Porada of Holy Cross Church, Fall River, were the special gue~ts pf the 'children of SS.' Peter and Paul School " as they celebrated the Feast of 81. Francis of Assisl. " 63 rabbits, gerbils, dogs, turtles, and other assorted' pets gathered with their masters to ' receive blessings for good health and faithfl;llservice at the October 4th outdoor prayer service.

Grade 5 students, under the direction of Sister Mary, Lea Malley, RS M, presented a choral reading of St. Francis' Can,tide of the Sun complete with posters to illustrate the wQnders of God's creati'on. Musical accompaniment was provided by second grade ~eacher 'Patricia Benoit.

Pictured, left: altar boy Christopher Anctil, Fathers Mruk and Porada, and, Patricia Benoit; right: students Brittan~ Ashwortltand Jonathan Wood with furry friends.

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Recent box office hits

1. The Fisher King, A-III (R) 2. Necessary Roughness, A-III (PG) 3. Deceived, A-II (PG·13) 4. Freddy's Dead: ~The·Final Nightmare, 0 (R) 5. Dead Again, A-III (R) 6. Late lor Dinner, A-II (PG) .

7. Terminator 2: Judgment Day, O(R)

8. Doc Hollywood, A-III (PG) 9. Robin' Hood: Prince 01 Thieves, A-II (PG-13) 10. Rambling Rose, A-IV (R)

Recent top rentals

HOL Y F AMILY-Holy Name School participants in a "Voyage of Discovery" skit launching a year-long program at the school.

Holy Family-Holy Name School The student body of Holy FamilyHoly Name School, New Bedford, recently gathered for an assembly and prayer service launching the school's year-long "Voyage of Discovery," following along with the National Catholic Educational Association's "Discover Catholic Schools" campaign in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Columbus' famed voyage.

The assembly opened with a skit in which students portrayed his-

torical figures known for their discoveries or contributions.

The young thespians were seventh and eighth graders Mike Muraco as Christopher Columbus, Cara Telesmanik as Clara Barton, Marc De Britto as Alexander Graham Bell, Tara Gonzales as Joan of Arc, Antonia Cardoza as Mother Teresa, and John Tweedie as Elvis Presley.

Scriptwriters were kindergarterner Katie Thornhill, second-grader

Bishop Stang At Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, Jonathan Poente is senior class president. Serving with him are Jay Lawrence, vice president; Daniel Travers, treasurer; Aminah Pilgrim, secretary.

Key Service Club elections have named Cheryl Raposa president; Michelle Beaupre vice president; Ty Olden treasurer; Rebecca Santos secretary.

Stang director of recruitment and retention AI Catelli will speak at the annual meeting of the New England Association of Catholic Development Officers at Holy Cross College Oct. 24 and 25. His topic will be the use of computers in school communications such as newsletters, flyers and annual reports.

A "Coming Home" celebration and picnic for alumni, families and friends will take place Sunday.

The program will include tours of the school and of an alumni art exhibition.

•••• Stang alumni recently gathered for the Fourth Annual John C. O'Brien Memorial Golf Outing at the Hawthorne Country Club, North Dartmouth. Tne tournament, chaired by Chris O'Neil, '85, supports the Bishop Stang Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Six students are currently aided by the fund.

Chris Markey, '86, of Westport, took first place with a net of73 for the 18 holes, with football Head Coach Jim Lanagan and Assistant Coach Tim McCarthy close behind with identical scores of75. (It was . speculated that their recent fOQtball victory over Barnstable con-

tributed to their golfing success.)

In the Ladies' Division, Diane Lacoste, '65, of East Freetown earned top honors willi a net of 79.

Closest to the Pin on the first hole went to John Markey, '82, of Middletown, Conn., and John Lees, '82, of Mattapoisett scored the Longest Drive...

Unfortunately, a $10,000 Hol~ in One prize went unclaimed.

A "Basket of Cheer" drawing sparked inevitable humor when year-and-a-half old John C. O'Brien II, grandson of Stang's legendary athletic director for whom the tournament is named, assisted by father Michael O'Brien, '81, drew the winning ticket of one Mike O'Brien. The latter, unrelated to his benefactors, is a teacher and football coach at Stang.

Bishop Feehan Four students at the Attleboro high school have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are Adam Dooley, Elaine Dwyer, Jonathan Hall and Deirdre Palermino. .

New officers of the Junior Classical League are Ms. Palermino, president; Lisa Toscllno, vice president; William Daigneault, trea..surer; ,Melissa Langley, secretary.

Ms. Palermino also heads. the National Latin Honor Society with Derek Wesley vice president; Ms. Langley secretary; .and Paula Crane treasurer. .

New on the school program was the first annual potluck supper for parents of freshmen, attended by well, over 300 parents, students and faculty members.

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Nicole Lamoureaux, seventh-graders Amy Kruger and Deseiree Duarte, and eighth-graders 'Alicia Racine, Colleen Boswell, Jessica Fernandes, Nickki Gonzales and _Anna Lobo. . Costumes were donated by a local costume shop.' , Following the skit, each class presented its hopes and discovery goals for the coming year in the form of song, original poetry, essays, sign language, art work or other means.

The entire student body, faculty, staff and parents participated in a "Gathering Prayer" to close the assembly as the "Voyage of Discovery" set sail into the classrooms of 1991-92.

Dominican Academ'y At an opening of school liturgy at Dominican Academy, Fall River, Father Robert Oliveira stressed a "hello" theme, noting the welcoming attitude of Jesus to all he met.

In other activities, students heard presentations on substance abuse and fire safety precautions and attended a family picnic at Colt State Park. Yearbook staff and basketball team members have been chosen and a schoolwide field trip to the Boston Museum of Science took place last We~nesday.

A Haunted House program will be held Halloween night, sponsored by the Home and Schoo,"' Association.

St. MarySacred Heart Winning posters on Safety with Electricity designed by grade 3 students at the North Attleboro school were exhibited at the town hall and the young artists were featured in a Channel 27 video.' .

Taunton Middle Taunton Catholic Middle School eighth graders recently made their annual tour of St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Anne's Shrine, both in Fall River.

1. Dances With Wolves.

A-III (PG-13) 2. The Doors, 0 (R) 3. The Hard Way, A-III (R) 4. Home Alone, A-II (PG) 5. New Jack City, 0 (R) 6. Sleeping With the Enemy.

A-III (R) 7. Awakenings, A-II (PG-13) 8. Oscar, A-II (PG) 9. The Rescuers Down Under, A-I (G) 10. Eve of Destruction, 0 (R)

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Symbols following reviews indicate both general and Catholic Films Office ratings, which do not always coincide.

General ratings: G-suitable for general viewing; PG-13parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13; PG-parental guidance suggested; R - restricted, unsuitable for children or young teens.

Catholic ratings: AI-approved for children and adults; A2-approved for adults and adolescents; A3-approved for adults only; A4-separate classification (given films not morally offensive which, however, require some analysis and explanation); O-morally offensive.

Special on Eastern European Church to air locally Local airing times have been announced for the ABC-TV special"A Time to Build," a project of the Catholic Communication Campaign which reviews the 'reemergence of the Catholic Church in Eastern Europe after 40 years of communist' repression.

WPRI Channel 12 (Providence) will air the one-hour program at 12:30·p.m. Oct. 20. WCVB Channel 5 (Boston) will broadcast.the special at 2 p.m. Oct. 27.

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American Life League launches _TV, radio shows WASHINGTON (CNS) - The American Life League has launched a television show and an ongoing series of radio commentaries under the title "Celebrate Life!"

The half-hour .television program, for which 52 episodes will be made, debuted Oct. 13. It has been picked up by 35 Christian television stations, and is being made available to 127 more stations through a Christian satellite television feed.

The V .S. bishops' Catholic Telecommunications Network of America will show the debut episode Nov.8.

The two-minute radio commentaries .by American Life League president Judie Brown debuted in September and can be heard on 162 V.S. radio stations, most of them exclusively featuring Christian programming.

Mrs. Brown said some stations have "preconceived notions" that "Celebrate Life'" would show "a lot of dead babies, talking heads, no human interest, one speech after another."

The debut, introduced by Mrs. Brown, shows a home for young mothers in Savannah, Ga .• with interviews of the mothers, home volunteers and clergy who support the home.

The league has a $1 million budget ~o produce and distribute the television shows. said spokesman Jim Kappas.

Contributions to defray production costs are not allowed on the air, Mrs. Brown said, adding the league will sell individual episodes on videocassette at $10 each.

"If we save one baby, then we've recouped all the cost," she said.

Merry Christians to clown around this Halloween .

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (CNS) - The Fellowship of Merry Christians. ,an organization promoting "holy humor," has enlisted the aid of a nationwide clown network to get the devil out of Halloween this year.

Clowns of America International has a list of 9,000 clowns available for church alternatives to Halloween horror.

One idea.suggested to the Kalamazoo-based fellowship was an All Hallows Eve party where revelers dress up like their favorite saint instead of the usual Halloween garb.

Last year, the fellowship said, three Catholic charities sponsored a "kids to kids" appeal in .which children from Catholic schools we'nt door to door on Halloween ."asking donations 'for needy.children, instead of . treats for themselves.

• • . ,f Clowns Of America 'pre's'ident Don Berkoski and his wife, Ruby, both of whom are c1own~,won't be taking part in Halloween hijinks stateside. Instead, they'll be part of an V.S. clown delegation touring Eastern Europe in late October.

The delegation will be in Warsaw, Poland, Oct. 30 to take'part in pre-Halloween festivities leading up to All Saints' Day, No·v. I.

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