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diocese of fall river

eanc 0 VOL. 23, NO. 44

FALL RIVER, MASS., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1979

Bishops To Mull Wording Change

Catechetics Subject O~f Major Document

WASHINGTON (NC) - Language changes to avoid purely male references in liturgy will be considered by U.S. bishops at their meeting Nov. 12-15 in Washington.

The National Conference of Catholic Bishops· (NCCB) will vote on a proposal, already approved by the group's administrative committee, to delete the word "men" from the eucharistic prayers which now read "It will be shed for you and for all men," and to change occasions when non-inclusive language is used within the sacramentary, Liturgy of the Hours and the rites of the church.

If approved by the NCCB, the changes must be confirmed by the Vatican. .If adopted, the language .of the eucharistic prayer would change throughout the church and priests could change the language of other prayers if they wanted.

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Other major points in the 100VATICAN CITY (NC) - In a major document Pope John Paul page document include: - The various creeds, and II says catechetics must present . "organic and systematic Christ- especially the "Creed of the People of God" of Pope Paul VI ian instruction."

The pope· also warns against in 1968 should be used as "a "the. tendency in various ..Quar- sure point of reference for the ters to minimize its importance." content of catechesis."

- The church has a "sacred The church must "offer catechesi!) her best resources in duty' and an inalienable right" people and energy, without to conduct its catechesis, even sparing effort, toil or material though "the right is being violated by many states" even to means," says the document.

The document, an apostolic the point of attaching criminal exhortation addressed "to the penalties to it.

- Varying methodologies episcopate, the clergy and the faithful of the entire Catholic for various cultures, age groups Church," is titled in Latin "Cate- or special circumstances are valchesi Tradendae." It has no id to the extent that they are official English title. The Latin "inspired by the humble concern title means ".handing on the to stay closer to a content that must remain intact." teaching."

The exhortation was dated Turn to Page Seven Oct. 16. It was released simultaneously in Latin and major modem languages and was writ. ten in: response to and Off 'the basis of the 1977 world Synod of Bishops, which discussed Mrs. Michael J. McMahon of catechesis, especially of the Fall River and Miss Adrienne young.

Lemieux of Taunton, were sucThe document balances en- cessful in their bids for national couragement of new metl10ds office at last week's Pittsburgh and' approaches to catechetics convention of the National Coun. with repeated insistence that cil of Catholic Women. no methodology or approach Mrs..McMahon, a past presican "endanger integrity of con- dent of the Diocesan Council of teni" or substitute the personal Catholic Women, was elected views of the catechist for the NCCW tre~urer and Miss Lemiteachings revealed through eux, the present DCCW presiScripture and developed by dent, won a berth on the 1981 church tradition. nominating committee of the naThe pope warns against "the tional organization. abandonment of. serious and They were part of a continorderly study of the message of gent of 31 delegates from the diChrist in the name of a method ocesan council who were acconcentrating on life experience." companied to Pittsburgh by "Authentic catechesis is al- Ms~r. Anthony M. Gomes and ways an orderly and systematic Father James F. Lyons, Fall initiation into the revelation River and New Bedford district that God has given of himself council moderators respectively. to humanity in Christ Jesus," At the convention, attended by the document says. some 2500 women, including It mentions approvingly 1365 voting delegates, particivarious special forms of cate- pants heard about and discussed chesis such as those related to the revolutionary changes affectpilgrimages, missions, ;Bible ing the American family. study groups and other special 7 Outgoing president Bette groups. The main thrust, how- Hillemeier, told them they must ever,. is a discussion of system- become activists, and workshop atic catechesis for children, speaker' Barbara 'Rutkowski youths and adults. urged them to "care enough to • This catechesis, the document risk involvement." says, . must be "systematic, not The convention stressed the improvised." and it must "deal family and preparation for the with essentials" and not be Year of the Family in 1980. theological research or discussMrs. Rutkowski experienced ion of all disputed questions. It family upheaval six' years ago "must nevertheless be sufficient- when her husband died and she ly complete," adds the docu- had to return to school and start ment, and "must be an integral a career.

Christian initiation open to all "There are issues you have to the other factors of Christian life."

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Nationa I Office For Two Women

Ready to Start Pilot Program "We Care/We Share," the diocesanwide evangelization and census program whose organization has been .among Jubilee 75 projects, will get underway this weekend in the Somerset-Swansea pilot area.

Parishioners will hear a letter from Bishop Daniel A. Cronin explaining and launching the program, and a publicity campaign utilizing bumper stickers, posters· and other media will begin.

Parish committees are already laying the groundwork for the massive undertaking, which will see volunteer home visitoI'$ contacting over thousands of Somerset and Swansea families.

The visitors will participate in training sessions early this month and will be commissioned for their task Thursday, Nov. 29 at St. John of God Church, Somerset, in a ceremony presided over by Bishop Cronin.

Parishes will begin a period of supportive prayer for the campaign on Monday, to continue throughout November, with churches open one day each week for individual prayer and .special services.

Those contacted who have no church affiliation· or lapsed church membership will be invited to especially planned programs in each participating church, while Catholic families will be asked to provide up-todate statistics on themselves to Tum to Page Two

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All Souls' Day Man's days are as grass; as the flower of the field, so shall he flourish.

For the spirit shall pass in him, and he shall not be; and he shall know his place no more.

But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity and unto eternity upon .them that fear him.

- Ps. 102:15-17

Sisters To Be Honored At Saturday Ceremony Religious women of the Fall River diocese will mark Jubilee 75 in a special way this Saturday, when they gather at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral for the first diocesan celebration honoring sister jubilarians.

All women's religious communities in the diocese will be represented at the ceremony and also present will be provincial superiors and many members of the clergy. All members of the diocese are invited to attend.

Bishop Daniel A. Cronin will be principal celebrant of a liturgy at which 36 sisters will be recognized for a total of 1810 years of service in the diocese.

A luncheon for the sisters will follow at St. Vincent's Home, Fall River.

The occasion is sponsored by the diocesan Sisters' Senate.

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Pilot Program Continued, from Page One aid parishes, and the diocese in assessing needs and goals.

Home visits will be completed

by Dec. 16, with all contacted invited to attend special services in area parishes ~nd "come home for Christmas" Masses Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The diocesanwide program is coordinated by Father Timothy Goldrick, while Father Daniel L. Freitas, pastor of St. John of God, parish, Somerset, and Albert Couture of St. Louis de France parish, Swansea, are codirectors of the pilot effort.

Parish coordinators include ClaUdette ,Armstrong, Russell Cochrane, 'Gilbert Lowney, John Moynagh, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ripanti and Albert Forneiro.

The' November supportive prayer schedule fol{ows: - Mondays: St. John of God open 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Mass 7 p.m. .

- Tuesdays: Our Lady of Fatima open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.;

Mass 8 a.m.; Bible service 9:30

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- Wednesdays: St. Louis de France open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Benediction and Bible prayer service 7 p.m.

- Thursdays: 51. Michael (chapel) open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; adoration hours 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 8, IS, 29. ' - Fridays: 51. 'Patrick open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Mass 7:30 p.m.; prayer meeting 8:30 to 10 p.m.

--- Saturdays: St. Thomas More open 9 'a.m. to 6 p.m.; Masses 9 a.m., 4 p.m., 5:15 p.m.; Exposition' of Blessed Sacrament 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.

- Sundays: regularly scheduled Masses at all churches.

REMINDER Today is the feast of All Saints, a holy day of obligation.

Tomorrow is the feast of All Souls, not a day of obligation but one on which Catholics traditionally attend Mass and pray for the souls of departed family members and friends.

DIOCESE OF FALL ,RIVER

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November a-4,,1979 Dearly beloved in Christ, I have the pleasure of announcing today the formal beginning of an exciting and challenging program of evangelization which will take place dUrin~ the coming weeks and months in yoW' own neighborhoods in Somerset and Swansea. We ha~e called our program, "We Care We Share." In this endel1yor, we shall be reaching out 'to touch every single ,household in the area.

A great deal of planning and prepa.ration has taken place, involving your priests and many' of your fellow parishioners.

We expect to derive two important results from this program.

One purpose of our effort will be to gather vital statistical .information on Catholic residents of the two towns. Thus, there will be a census taken~ At the very same time, we want to extend a cordial word of welcome to everyone in the communities to particpate in a series of programs which we trust will prove to be of interest to active Catholics, to inactive Catholics, to non-eatholics and to those with no religious affiliation.

Your parish community is participating in this program.

We hope, with your collaboration and interest, to obtain • accurate data, so necessary for effective ministry today, and ' to gently and warmly invite all your neighbors to discover, or -' in some instances to rediscover, the Good News of Jesus Christ.

I congratulate you for the apostolic zeal which has characterized the period of planning and preparation. Your efforts, which will serve as a "pilot program" for other parishes in the Diocese, are setting a fine example, indeed, for the whole Diocese of Fall River in this, its 75th Jubilee Year.

"We Care - We Share," Which 'I formaIly announce launched as of this day, will continue throughout Advent and will conclude on the beautiful Feast of the Nativity, Christmas 'Pay. Various committees will be formed now in your parish.

I urge the enthusiastic support of everyone. What better way to show one's love for one's neighbor, commended to us by our dear Savior in today's Gospel, than by assisting the Church to minister ever more effectively to its members and to reach out in loving concern to all. , With prayerful good wishes for every blessing, I remain, Devotedly yours in Christ,

Bishop of Fall River

BISHOP CRONIN congratulates 'new national leaders, Miss ,Adrienne Lemieux, left, and Mrs. Michael J. McMahon. They are respectively a nominating committee member and treasurer of the National Council of Catholic Women. (Torchia Photo) ,

National Office For Two Women Continued from Page One face if you're serious about reaching out, nurturing and inspiring others in your environment," she said.

"Women are discriminated against, they are not paid equalIy," she told the delegates, so active involvement is important.

"To hold yourselves back by saying we don't like the women's movement, or because some of. these women' are pro-abortion - which is true - is to withhold a positive influence." , She recommended that women become involved in politics, and said organizations such as the NCCW must undergo "a revolution in accepting ~vised roles" of women and bUild a network of support for them.

Bishop Kenneth J. Povish NCCW liaison for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, , told the women that, the church should "constantly watch over and support" the family. In what family life officials have called an unprecedented barrage against the fragmenting of the family, the U.S. bishops are launching the Decade of the 'Family.

The bishops are ready for the challenge, Father Donald Conroy said in a panel discussion.

Father Conroy, family life representative of the u.s. Catholic Conference, said that 10 years ago the accent was on individualism and the family was out.

Hut now we realize how "utterly important it is for, our human' and religious development to have Ithis primary community."

Father Conroy said there is need for total family ministry, and that each parish in the U.S. will receive within a few weeks a kit from his office designed to help pastors and staff members to meet this need.

Family programs 'can be most, effective, he said, citing the case of a Phoenix couple who convinced ,their bishop of the importance to families of spending an evening together. The bishop

ordered that no parish, school c1ude Toni Bischoff, Columbus, or diocesan events were to be first vice president; Mary A'nn held on Monday nights, "family Schwab, San FranciscQ, second vice president; Helen Merritt, night" in the diocese.

In her keynote address to the Charleston, S.C., third vi~e presidelegates, pro-life activist Rose- / dent; Anna Steele, Birmingham, mary Meyer said the family unit Ala., secretary. is deeply threatened. Mrs. Bishop's Statement Meyer, president of the National Committee for a Human Life I extend my personal, heart Amendment, said that society felt congratulations to Mrs. had always shored up and sup- Michael J. McMaho~ of Fall ported the family, but that now River, who has been elected to that help cannot be taken for the Office of Treasurer of the granted.

National Council of Catholic The family faces segregation, Women at their recent coovenshe said, fragmented by age, tiOD in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. time, and geography.

In similar vein, I convey sinAs the convention closed, the cere congratulations to M"1SS AdNCCW supported President Car- rienne Lemieux, of Taunton, ter's pledge of support for Cam- who, at· the same convention, bodians. "We 'Vill encourage our was elected as a member of the affiliates to cooperate with other Nominating Committee of the religious groups in their com- National Council of Catholic munities in this effort," new Women.

NCCW president Winkie LeFils To my personal felicitations to said of the Cambodian resolu- these two ladies, I add the good tion. The delegates voted not to wishes of the entire Diocese of . take a stand on the SALT II Fall River. We are honored, intreaty with Russia. deed, to have- such able repre,Other resolutions called on sentatioD from the Diocese sermembers to study Pope John ving the National Counell of Paul's first encyclical, "Redemp- Catholic Women. tor Hominis" and to support im-., In recognizing the two elected plementation of the new Nation- officlals of the National Counal Catechetical Directory, th,e ell who came from the Fall River U.S. Bishops' Plan of Pastoral Diocese, there is implicit recog_ Action. for Family Ministry, and Dition, as well, of all that has various pro-life programs. been accomplIshed' by the other The women also supported devoted 'CatholIc women of the ecology measures, aid to family Diocese, their collaborators in farms, widespread voter regis- the work of our own Diocesan tration measures and revision Council of CatholIc WOIpen over of the Social Security Act to af- many fruitful years.

I pray that the Holy Spirit will ford equitable coverage to women. enlighten and guide l\Jrs. McThe convention reaffirmeCl Mahon and MIss Lemieux in asopposition to the equal rights sUllliqg and fulf1Illng their reamendment to the Constitution. sPonsibillties. I assure them of Courtesy resolutions express- my encouragement and support. ed appreciation to Pope John Paul II for his visit to the U.S. Appeal to the media for excellent coverage of the visit and to Mother Used Christmas and other Teresa of Calcutta for her work greeting cards, as well as used leading to the Nobel Peace light ,clothing are requested by Prize.

Father J. O. Pujol, SJ, Seva 'Besides Mrs. LeFils of Or- Niketan, Byculia, Bombay 400 lando, Fla., Mrs. McMahon and 008, India, for use in his social Miss Lemieux, new officers in- service center.

All Souls Day

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Father Ernest E. Blais, director of Sacred Heart Cemeteries, Bishop Cronin has confirmed New Bedford, and Notre Dame the proposal made by Very RevCemetery and Mausoleum,' Fall erend Wladyslaw Gowin, ProRiver, will say Mass for the revincial Superior of the Society pose of those interred in the of Christ, and has appointed cemeteries at noon tomorrow, Reverend Antoni Bury, S. Ca., the feast of All Souls, in New as assistant at Saint Stanislaus Bedford and at 7 p.m. in Fall ~arish in Fall River, effective River.

November 5, 1979.

At the evening Mass at Notre Father ,Bury will replace Father Dame Cen;letery the choir of Marion Ogorek, S.Ch" who has Sacred Heart Church, New Bedfpreviously been serving as asford, will sing and members of sistant at the Fall River Parish.

Bishop James Cassidy Assem,Father Ogorek will be assigned bly, Fourth Degree Knights qf to new duties outside the Fall Columbus, will form an honor River Diocese. guard. .

Father Blais, noting that All Father Bury was born in 1929 Souls Day is traditionally an in Poland. He was ordained in PREPARING FOR Sunday'S Information Day on the Diocesan Priesthood, to be held April of 1956 in his native Dioocca'sion to remember the dead, suggested that those unable to from 2 to 8 p.m. at Holy Name parish center, New Bedford, are, from left, Rev. Richard cese of Poznzn,Poland. He has attend Mass might recite the Beaulieu, Taunton area vocation coordinator; Very Rev. John J. Smith, diocesan director. been laboring in the United rosary or other special prayers of vocations;- seminarians Richard Andrade and James Fitzpatrick; Rev. George Bellenoit, States for the past eight years. or make a personal sacrifice for Attleboro area coordinator. (Gilbert Photo) the souls of those departed.

Redemptorist Head He noted that the need and obligation to' pray for the dead ROME (NC) - Father Joseph has been recognized by the Pfab, 57, has been elected to a second six-year term as superior church throughout history and Mrs. Virginia P. Hadley, wife, eles', will offer a media tech- general -of the Redemptorists.

The biennial diocesan worksaid that Mass offerings are considered the best form of re- l?hop for religious education co- mother and assistant director of nique presentation on ThursThe German-born priest, orordinators and priest directors the counseling center of South- day afternoon, introducing mao dained in 1951, was re-elected membrance. will be held Wednesday and eastern Massachusetts Univer- terials produced by Teleketics.

Re~aIling .the origin of the at the congregation's 19th genfeast of All Souls, he said that Thursday, Nov., 7 and 8 at La sity, will discuss effective comTh~ workshop is sponsored by eral chapter. . it was inaugurated in the 11th Salette Center for Christian munications in connection with the diocesan department of reliThe Redemptorists, also called parish religious education pro- gious education. Late registracentury by Abbot St. Odilo of Living, Attleboro. grams and parent-child interac- tions may be sent to Rev. Mi- 'the Congregation of the Most Cluny, who issued a decree that tions and will aid participants chael G. Methot, director, at 423 Holy Redeemer and the Liguoall Oluny monasteries should in developing techniques for lIighland Ave., Fall River 02720, rians, were founded in 1732 by keep Nov. 2 as "a day of all the St. Alphosus Liguori near Naples, working with parish teams, vol- telephone 678-2828. departed ones."· to care' for the poor and Italy, unteer teachers and parent The observance was approved the abandoned.

Today their groups.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (NC) by Pope Sylvester II and gradwork inciudes both home and ,Father Charles E. Coughlin, the Deliverance Her programs will take place ually ,spread throughout Europe "We implore the mercy of foreign missions. until the 14th century it was "radio priest" of the 1930s who Wednesday evening and ThursGod, not that he may leave us placed on the official church once hkd an audience of 40 mil- day morning.

The Redemptorists have 6,888 calendar. It was not,' however, lion listeners, died Oct. 27 at Father Elmer Farrell, field di- at peace in our vices, but that members ar0!Wd the world, inhis home in a Detroit suburb at rector for the Fran~iscan Com- he may deliver us from them." clJlding about 1,100 in the u~til 1.915 that the practice be. gan of priests offering three the age of 88. He had heen bed- munications Center of Los Ang- - Blaise Pascal United States.

Masses on the feastday. It was ridden and in_ ill health for sevsanctioned by Pope Benedict eral weeks. ( XV as a means of offering help Father Coughlin built an audito souls in purgatory. ence of millions with his forceful expositions of a socio-economic program that was an amalgam of populism and ideas from Necrology papal social encyclicals. InitiHoline~s November 11 ally a supporter of President Rev. A. Gomez da Silva Neves, , Franklin D. Roosevelt, he turned 1910, Pastor, St. John Baptist, against Roosevelt's New Deal New Bedford because of what he considered November 12 inadequate monetary policies. A Rev. James H., Looby, 1924, vigorous anti-communist, 'the 16" x 20" CANVAS, WITH lOVELY WOODEN FRAME COMPLETE Pastor, Sacred Heart, Taunton priest also expressed anti-SemiRev. Bernard Boylan, 1925, tic views.

Pastor, St. Joseph, Fall River Disenchanted with the New November 13 'Thereafter Allow 6 To 8 Weeks Delivery Due To Intricate Hand·Painting Process Rev. Louis J.' Deady, 1924, Deal, Father Coughlin in 1934 organized the National Union Founder, St: Louis, Fall River for Social Justice. In 1936, he November 14 Rev. Francis J. Duffy, 1940, launched the magazine Social Founder, St. Mary, South Dart- Justice to propagate the principles of the National Union. mouth Rev. William A. Galvin, 1977, In 1942, Archbishop Edward .

Retired Pastor, Sacred Heart, A. Mooney of Detroit ordered Taunton him to stop his broadcasts. AtNovember 15 ' torl}ey General Francis Biddle Rev. Daniel E. Doran, 1943, charg~ the magazine Social Jus-.

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Taunton In 1976, in a letter to 800 followers' around the country, " RENTAPIC, INC. (617) 999·4607 Father Coughlin said: "Like any .

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We Care - We Share Our diocese is about to start one of the most important undertakings in its history. During this month hundreds of men and women will be formally commissioned by the Bishop to undertake a pilot regional program of evangelization. Titled "We Care/We Share," this effort of the local churches of Somerset and Swansea will in due course be expanded to include all areas of our diocese.

During this initial effort every home and dwelling unit in the designated area will be visited. This means that not just the homes of known Catholics will be called upon but that the homes of non-Catholics and non-practicing. Catholics will be reached.

This evangelical thrust of the diocese is more than a mere advertising ploy or parade of faith. It is intended to reach out to both the churched and the unchurched in the Catholic community and also to our non-Catholic brothers and sisters to let them know that the church really does care, that it has a concern and a mission not just to save

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In an area that is overwhelmingly Catholic, it is indeed easy to slip into a mentality that would lead one to say that the church is in a more than favorable position.

To be sure, in many ways this is true. However, there are many areas in which the church must revitalize its sense of mission even to its own baptized. All one need do is look around some of our parishes to see the empty pews in church and the vacant seats in our religious education progrnms~r~ufu. ' In the area of Catholic adult education, the surface has hardly been scratched, especially on the parish level.

There are thousands of Catholics who have' gone through the trauma and hurt of divorce proceedings who feel as if they are on the outside looking in when it coines to their role in church life. Our society in general has also trnpped many families into the mentality of the so-called good life. The dbmforts of the body have in "many cases priority over the needs of the soul.

This seeking after things, prestige and power has led many a Gatholic away from the church, resulting in general indifference in matters of faith and morals; These are but a few areas of 路interest which will be the concern of this sharing and caring.

In addition to reaching out to reactivate the spirit of faith'among members of the Catholic cd~munity, the pur"pose of this program is ~o reach out in a spirit of brotherhood and understanding to members of non-Catholic faiths.

There are many areas of misunderstanding路 and even distrust between Catholics and non-Catholics. which can be healed by extending our joint effort in the matters of reconciliation and understanding.

If this most important program of our Jubilee year is to ,be effective and lasting, it must have the total cooperation of all who are charged with the pastoral care of souls, of concern~d diocesan and parish organizations and of all active members of the church who realize that a sense of ~ssion 'is an integ~al part of our gospel commitment to go forth and preach the good news in season and out of S!i!ason.

Mayall of us support this ambitious undertaking with our prnyers and works, determined that the church in this diocese shall be in word and deed committed to the Lord's mission.

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. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER Published weekly by The Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River 410 Highland Avenue Fall River, Mass. 02722 675-7151 PUBLISHER Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, D.O., SJ.D.

EDITOR Rev. John F. Moore,

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Rev. Msgr. John J. Regan ~ leary Press-Fall River

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'Whosoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones so much as a draught of cold water ... shall not miss his reward,' Matt. 10:42

, Book Surveys Psychology of Abo.rti.on CHICAGO (NC) - The psychological effects of abortion on women and their families, as reported by several medical and psychological studies, are surveyed in a new book to be available through Americans United for Life.

The book, a collection of papers delivered at a Loyola University seminar in Chicago by doctors and psychologists, discusses reactions of women to abortions and how the operation can effect them and other children in the family.

Immediately after an abortion, a woman is apt to express relief. These initial feelings have led to the conclusion that abortion is good medical practice, especially in treating mental illness. The studies in the book question that assumption.

Doctors Myre Sim of Birmingham, England, and Robert Neisser of Israel have concluded from their research that "abortion had no place iri the treatment of the mentally ill or, for that matter, iri the prevention of mental illness." " They came to their conclusions after a 12-year joint study of women with post-partum psychoses (severe. depression following childhirth) and women wit!) post-abortive psychoses.

They found that women with post-partum depression were more likely to have a good prognosis after treatment than women with post-abortive problems.

Sim also found higher incidences of suicide or attempted suicide in women who have had abortions. His findings were backed up by an independent study done in Israel.

A Canadian study described

in the book found that psychiatrists were having difficulty treating 30 women at a clinic until they diccovered that the underlying factor in their pa~ tients' problems was an abortion that was not revealed to the doctor at the beginning of therapy. That study also found that it took longer to treat these women successfully.

occur, it is often a last reso.rt of the victim to bring attention to the problem and seek outside help. A paper by George E. Maloof says that accepting the pregnancy is the first step toward dealing with the unnatural relationship and seeking help.

Through abortion, the family is denying the existence of the real problem, he says, and alit to continue unabated. lowing A Minneapolis psychiatrist, propoueiJts have sai~ Abortion Dr. Howard Fisher, reported in a paper that women who have that reducing the numbers of had induced abortions show in- unwanted children will eliminate creases in marital instabliity, child abuse, but after almost chemical dependence and vio- seven years of legalized aborlence. Fisher said that wome"n" tion in the United States the inviewed the unborn child as an cidences of child abuse have extension of themselves arid that risen, the book says. the abortion became a form of Dr_ Philip Ney, in a paper on self-punishment. abortion and child abuse, says Some researchers also ques- there is evidence of a link betioned abortion even for victims tWeen abortion and battering.

"Permissive .abortion diminishes of rape and incest. the social taboO againSt agressSandra Mahkorn, a former ing the defenseless," he says, counselor with an anti-rape unit and results in the abuse of surof the prosecutor's office of Mil- viving children and increased waukee, said that when abortion hostility between the generais used, the psychological fac- tions. . tors facing the victim of sexual The surviving children exassault are not dealt with. The press feelings of guilt and anger, woman has difficulty overcom- and question whether their paring emotional problems, such as ents wanted them. Mothers, Ney Jow self-esteem, depression and found, have difficulty in developloneliness, she said. ' ing a bond with the children. of !Abortion, according to Ms. subsequent pregnancies. It apMahkorn, only' served to place pears, according to Ney, that the burden of the crime on the abortion upsets a delicate hor. victim. She says the trauma of monal mechanism within the pregnancy路 conceived through. mother and that once bonding rape should not be treated light- is interrupted it c~uses longly, but concludes that society lasting psychologic,. changes should be dealing with the which affect later pr~gnancies. crime and the criminal rather University Publications of than punishing the victim. . America will publisb the more Incestuous pregnancies are detailed report, "The' Psycholog-" rare, according to researchers in ical Aspects of Abortion," later the book. When pregnancy does this year.

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Letters, 'to the Editor Letters are welcomed, but. should be no lIlore than 200 words. The editor reserves IIle right to condense or edit. If deemed necessary. All letters must be signed and Include a home or business address.

Justice?

Dear Editor: Marilyn Roderick's column of Sept. 13 implies that when both husband and wife are working, it is the duty of the wife to do all the cooking.

Is this Christian justice?

Charlotte Fowler Somerset

Likes Editorial Dear Editor: I wish to congratulate you for your well written editorial of Sept. 20, "Shake Hands With the Devil." You expressed very clearly the view of the majority of good Catholics, men and women alike, concerning the women preparing to picket the Holy Father's visit to Boston.

Congratulations also for your editorial "Thou Art Peter."

There are too many priests, theologians, educators, who are spreading their theories that trouble many Catholics who are unable to judge whether ,these theories are the teachings of the magisterium.

Thank you and congratulations for your loyalty to the Holy Father and your faithfulness to the official teachings of the Church.

M. L. Drapeau Lowell

Open Letter Dear Sisters in Christ, I was among the thousands of Sisters assembled in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. to see and hear Pope John Paul II, when he spoke to the women religious of America.

My tremendous joy was sharply dulled as I witnessed the visible pain on the face of our Holy Father (most of you probably saw it even more plainly on T.V.), as he was "challenged"

by Sister- Teresa Kane, R.S.M. to revise his stand on ordination of women. (The word "challenged" was that used by the press to report Sister's so called "respectful appeal.")

Sister Teresa Kane was there as the privileged representative for all women religious of America. I, for one, felt betrayed and saddened. As I left the Shrine, comments were heard on all sides from religious and laity alike, decrying Sister's wrong use of the time given her to greet and welcome the Pope.

It is deeply regr~tted by thousands that instead of speaking for all religious, Sister Teresa Kane instead presented an issue of concern to a minority of religious and lay women.

Will we sit back and let our Holy Father believe that Sister was realJy' representing ALL of the Sisters in America? I plead with each of you wherever you are, formulate your statement, get others to formulate their statements or to sign yours. Let

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Charity Must Educate VATICAN CITY (NS)-Those who engage in charitable work in the service of God must not neglect the opportunity it offers to educate Qthers, Pope John, Paul II said recently to workers . in Caritas, the church's major charitable organization in Italy.

"I wish to emphasize above all the opportunity for a cate- . chesis which ever more clearly illustrates to the faithful the close connection which. exists among the word of God, the '- liturgical celebration of it and its' concrete translation into the witness of charity," said the pope.

"It will serve, therefore, to stimulate the Christian community to ask itself about the adequacy of its own Christian presence in relation to the historical evolution of needs and to the emerging questions about new A 70-YEAR-OLD PARISH will celebrate a 25th anni- forms of poverty." versary as members of Holy Name Church, New Bedford, Such a catechesis will also

mark the 25th anniversary of the consecration of their church building. At 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11,25 years to the day that Bishop James L. Connolly consecrated Holy Name, a Mass of thanksgiving will be offered, followed by a dinner dance in the parish center. All former and present parishioners are invited to attend and may obtain tickets at Holy Name rectory. The reservation deadline is Sunday.

Aid to Cambodia Will Be Asked that called upon President Carter to urge a massive and immediate effort to halt the mounting tragedy in Cambodia, where an estimated 90 percent of the population is malnourished and millions have died. Carter has pledged $69 million.

Archbishop Quinn said that while the Cambodians need food, medicines and shelter, funds are needed to provide these. He noted that U.N. Secretary General Kurt Waldheim has estimated that more than $100 million will be required over the next six months.

WASHINGTON (NC) - Bishops in the United States are being urged to, bring the needs of the Cambodian people to the attention of A'merican Catholics; who will be asked to contribute to a "collection of mercy" t@ support the national Catholic response to .the Cambodian crisis.

Archbishop John R. Quinn of San Francisco, president of the National Conference of Catholic 'Bishops, suggested that the emergency collection, termed "Cambodian Relief: Save A Life," be held the first or second week of November, at the discretion of each diocese.

Proceeds will be administered

by Catholic Relief Services, the overseas relief agency of the , U.S~ Catholic Conference, which has' already been providing assistance to Cambodian refugees along the Thailand border besides organizing convoys of food into Cambodia.

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us send to the Holy Father all the names obtainable to lighten his heart by assuring him there are thousands upon thousands of Sisters ,in AD!erica who are proud of their title of Spouse of Chris~, and who in no way seek to be "other Christs."

Address your statements to: Pope John Paul II, Vatican City, Europe 00120.

May God bless 'each Sister who responds to this call.

Sister Mary Conrad Mellon, O.S.U. Pastoral Minister St. Mary's Church Cumberland, Maryland

"I ask your assistance' in making the dimensions of this human tragedy known to your people and in requesting two forms of action," Archbishop Quinn wrote the bishops. He suggested that Catholics contact elected representatives to urge support for the relief effort pledged by the president, and that they contribute as generously as possible.,.

"It is only with the greatest hesitation that I bring a request for another collection to you," Archbishop Quinn said. "But the dimensions of the Cambodian crisis have rightly been compared to the Holocaust of the 1930s. I am sure you share my belief that the sense- of charity, justice and generosity so often m~nifested by our people will find an overwhelming response in this appeal."

enable the Christian community to "recognize the roads which it is necessary to cross today in order to witness, within credible limits, to the love of God for all men, especially for the poorest," the pope said.

Volunteers, he added, "are the natural animators of a process of making the community responsible for the revision of alienating structures, the promotion of the most just laws and the creation of the most satisfying human relationships."

Not Statistics SAN DIEGO (NC) - "The undocumented worker must be viewed not as statistics or a problem, but as a person," said, a Mexican priest at a national convention in San Diego on ministry to illegal aliens. "The more you know the facts, the more you care," said the priest, Father Isidro Puente Ochoa of Tijuana, Mexico.

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By REV. ANDREW M. GREELEY

What have I got against the "guidelines," everybody wants to know. After all, they are just a way of seeing that those who receive the sacraments are "properly prepared:' for them.

My problem, I guess, lies in the words i'properly prepared."

Who is to say what is proper preparation? If the A:merican guidelines were imposed in Italy or France, there wouldn't be any marriages or confirmations or baptisms. Who. decided that it was harder to be ,a Catholic here than there?

So what iI have against the guidelines is that they attempt to force people to be Catholic and to impose a single model of what "Catholic" is. The gui4eline enthusiast priests and bishops tell Catholic l~y people, in

Why Is It Harder To Be A' Catholic effect, "we know what a Cath- ments to which they have a olic is and unless you measure , right. up to our definition, you can't As far' as I can figure out,_ have the sacraments!" from both the scriptures and What appalls me about this . Christian traditions,' faith is a new "canon law" is not only gift and it is also a love affair, that it is far more rigid than the' a relatonship between a human existing code, it also violates being and God remarkably parthe rights Christians are guar- alleled by the relationship beanteed under the existing code., tween a man and a woman.

Who is a Catholic? The code ' Such relationships, as anybody takes 'a very minimalist position, knows who has been in or as I understand: you are Cath- watched one.. have a dynamic olic if you were baptizeQ. a Cath- ami a process of their own; their olic and have not formally left growth can neither be conthe church. Furthermore, if you strained nor accelerated by exare a Catholic, you ha~e a right ternal pressures. to the sacraments. ' Wherever a love relationship The guidelines maniacs, how- is at a' given Iloint is something ever, have a much more rigid that finally is between the man definition of Catholic and are and woman themselves. Any atcheerfuUy ready to deny the tempt to direct its course by sacraments to those who don't rules and regulations applying measure up to it. I am against to all men and women is just the guidelines because they at- plain ,absurd. tempt to impose a single, unSo too, the relationship becanonical m~del of being a tween God and a human soul.

Catholic on everyone in the Am- God expresses his love to the erican church and constrain the soul through' grace and through Catholic laity to honor that the Holy Spirit. The nature and model or be denied the sacra- . the faith of the invitation and

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That particular episode dealt it. iIf it were just an opportunity for growth, I'm sure God, primarily with a baby possessed' with His infinite wisdom could by the' devil. All previous atMARY find an easier way to transmit tempts at exorcism had failed. growth to us.

Then Jessica (apparently norCARSON Throughout my life I've had mally something of a dingbat) some weighty problems, parti- took charge. She declared that cularly with severe sickness the love in their family was too Sometimes ,I have diffi- with my children. Looking back, powerful to let the devil destroy culty wrestling with the I can see that these difficulties it. She refused to accept the made all in my family bet- . demonic possession of her grand.,-problem of suffering. There have ter people. But was that because child. She refused to accept the are days when "offer it up" . suffering ~s inherently good or devH ... and the devil left. or '''some good will come of I was moved. She had thrown this" seem such empty plati- because I am of a bent that tries to find some good in every- the evil out of their lives! It tudes. .... Over the years, I've giv,en it thing? Couldn't I have taught made me wonder. By being aca great deal of thought. Through , my children to be good people cepting, have I been putting out a' welcome mat to evil? Have I some heavy tragedies, I've strug- without the hardships?

For years I was accepting, been inviting the devil to try gled to find meaning in suffering. Is is simply evil? Is it the trying to see the good in all his damdest to 4estroy my life? work of the devil? Or is it an ' that befell me. Then one night· If. I had as much gumption as opportunity for growth offered I watched "Soap." (I know that ml1~uetoast Jessica Tate, could show has been roundly con- ' I. eject these problems from my ,to us by God? None of these, questions seems demned, buf I had flipped on life? .to lead to an answer that works the TV, sat down, and was too Before I could resolve my, all the time. If suffering were exhausted either to check the , thinking, I was .reading "The just an evil work of the devil, TV schedule or change the chan- Genesee Diary" by Henri ,Nouthen no good could come from nel.) wen. He 'makes the 'point that

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response in such a divine love affair vary from person to person. In one state of the "romance" for a given person, love, may . not be revealed in any church attendance at all, while for another person it might be revealed in daily communion reception.

Unless the scriptural injunction "Judge not that you be not judged" has been completely repealed by the guidelines maniacs, nobody but God and perhaps the individual person. is capable of judging how the divine love affair is developing.

You cannot budget the Holy Spirit's time by administrative guidelines. He still blows whither he will, ecclesial functionaries to the contrary notwithstanding.

Nor can you measure out the flow of grace on a six month or six week schedule. Nor, finally, can you reduce the love between God 'and the human person to a single model, a rigidly clericalist one, .at that.

Why in God's name (and I use these words advisedly) can't the clericalist mind leave people

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alone? Why does it have to insert itself ibetween God and the individual soul? ~y, finally, does it want to take away both the freedom of the individual person and the freedom of God - thus making the love affair utterly impossible?

I'm afraid the answer to those questions is because the clericalist mind doesn't really believe in God's love, and in the absence of belief in God's love or ability to preach it, it will settle for what the scribes and pharisees would have thought was the next best thing - external observation of "rules" (and a rule is a rule is a rule even when it is a guideline).

This will be thought of as one more outrageously radical position taken by an outrageous and radical columnist. Outrageous it may be. Radical it is not. It is the traditional Catholic position taken for granted in most Catholic countries. It is also the position solidly enshrined ,in the code of canon law, not a notably radical document.

acceptance of suffering is some- can't accept that. I can't comwhat peculiar to Christians. prehend suffering deliberately Earlier writings indicate that sent to us by God. That just people reached a point beyond doesn't jibe with my image of which they would not be pushed. him.

Yet I can't see suffering as They argued with God. Enough strictly a work of the devil. Just was enoughl I was reminded of, a story considering Christ's passion about a little old Italian woman wipes out that possibility. of indomitable faith. She had . SUffering seems neither the been pushed beyond endurance. work of God nor the devil, but She went running out of her simply a facet of the human house into the street, shaking condition. We're weak. We can her fist at the clouds, shouting, be wounded.

I wish there were an easy an"God ... You cut it out! That's swer, but if there were, I'm sure too much. Stop it . . . NOW!" it would have been explained Have you a child who's the by now. easiest one in the family? It's ' I am beginning to think there not always the same child, but is a· relationship between the there's usually one who is will- ancient fathers arguing with ing to do a job without grumb- God, Jessica Tate throwing out ling. When others rebel, whom the devil, and getting control do you ask? The easy mark! over ,our own lives. But I Is all this related to suffering haven't yet been able to develop in our lives? Does God have a a workable theory. pot full of tribulations that he Possibly. this is what makes doles out to the easy marks the living so challenging. There's so same way I assign chores? I much to think about!

'Hteres ' What To Do Wit·h Your Chrysa:nth,emums By JOSEPH

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spring. They have been pinched back all summer and'grown under ideal conditions, many times in greenhouses under controUed lighting. Ninety-five per cent of them are hardy but have not undergone the rigors of a New

spring they will send out new growth. At that time the mulch can be removed. As the new growth appears it can be pinched back until mid-July.

After a year or two the whole plant ~hould be lifted, divided,

Another method is to wait un-

LISBON, Portugal (NC) Catholic voters are free to vote for any political party but the choice must be consistent with the demands of faith, the Permanent Council of the Portuguese bishops has stated.

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dig' up the whole clump, cut the We' have been asked a England winter.

They can be handled in two stems back, repot the roots and number of times lately what ways to weather the winter: place them in a cool, sunny wincan be done with the chry- -first, they may be left in the dow. A basement location is santhemums that are being ground for the winter, covered deal. T-he pot can be watered purchased now and planted in gardens. These mum' are 'in flower now and are usually purchased by the pot, unpotted and planted.

For the most part~t mums you buy now have en grown from cuttings tak n in the

with a thick mulch. After flowering, they will slowly turn brown and lose their leaves. At this point they should be cut back to a few inches above ground level and given a three to four inch covering of a loose mulch like pine needles. In the

occasionally to keep the plant alive, although it is in a dormant state. By early spring new growth should appear and at this point the pot can be lifted, the plant divided or kept whole and replanted after the hard frost has passl~d.

the old roots discarded, and the plant replanted in sections.

Bishops Address Iberian Voters

The council made the statement in a document issued in Lisbon preceding national elections on Dec. 2. ~ Remindi~g Portuguese Catholics that the church recognizes and defends pluralism of poli-

tical choice, the bishops said Catholic voters should nevertheless choose from' among those parties which provide the greatest guarantees of respect for principles of church doctrine.

Voters ought to reject' parties more or less identified with ideologies, systems Qr interests contrary to Christian principles, the document added.

The bishops closed their declaration by calling on all Portuguese Catholics to exercise their right and duty to vote.

Wording ~hange Continued from Page One In place of man in PmYetS, Ute ~al suggested men' and )1Vomen. fthe' human family, . the hUman race; in place of man~ 1Pn~ humarilDnd was suggested. ',Alrmencoulc:J be \changed to all ·····iirsons. an people or simply' alid· btothersorsons couJ.dbe '~ed to include sisters and ~ters. . ·.:"'rrt the'four eucharistic PJ'llY':~ the, committee conc~ed '~~e cl~a,rest ~ easiet SOJutioll t~ the 'problematic use of the ,:Word 'blen' in the ~tution .' . ~~tive would .be to cltop the ':~~rd enUtelY." "The cpmmittee noted that in ;~ Latitl phrase,'UJlder consid.';~tiOD, "qui pro vobis et pro . 'jnultis effubcle-tur" there is ,no ,4testion ihai "pro inultis" . . in~ea ,to_--be taken in an in,:,; :ijUsive' .senSe~ The liturgy 'com,', nnttee said this was the intent ;":,Qf,.. the offid8i English tranSla. ~ "for alI men" .,' and would ~ the same if the word

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Hospi.fCI' Drive Progress Noted The capital construction cam- \ paign at St~ Albie's Hospital.

Fall River, is .gathering momentum, according to Joseph Peltelberg and EdwardC, Berube, fund drive ,co-'Chairmen. Plans for the hospital cominunity, divisions of the' campaign' have been ·announced.

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The hospital staff is now patticipating in the community effort to raise $1.5 minion for a majox: construction and modernization program at the 73year-old hospital.

~; ....• COMMl1TEE HEADS for ,the annual Bishop's Ball, to be held Jan. 11 at Lincoln Park Ballroom, North Dartmouth, include, from left, Mrs. Stanley Janick, Mrs. James A. O'Brien.

Rol>ert Coggeshall, Mrs. Michael J. McMahon, Mrs. Richard M. Paulson. Televised Masses on Sunday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 9 will be offered for the intentions of ball supporters and beneficiaries by Father'John F. Andrews and Father Ronald A. Tosti, who will also deliver hQmilies on' projects benefited by, ball proceeds.

Catechetics Docum'ent

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',-Gcid d' temaJe as ,well as male.

The Bishops Committee on the, Liturgy: noted that ,"At this' time, many celebrants, sensitive 1;0 th~ community composed' of tboth, men and- women, are. beginning, to adjust the text.-· At times'this is done: well; at times pOOrly.-' Other " priests, although they recognize the need to adjust the language of the liturgical texts, do not feel author-jzed to do' so. Still others would welcome directives from the -episcopal conferenCe in this • matter." , The liturgy committee called the changes '~an acknowledged move in the right direction to:ward unifying the worshiping assembly by malting all present "feel a part of it."

The liturgy was translated " ,',.•(fom Latin into English in 1970, ..,,: All, reSponse to the Vati~Q II '_::',m~date that'Mass should be ~lebrated in ~ -language of , tile people. Some'feminist groups ,',llaye called the 1aniUi'g~ of the Jiturgy sexisL

Bible Week 'WASHINGTON (NC) '''Sharing the Word of God in 'the Home" is the theme for the catholic observance of the 39th annual National Bible Week.

Nov. 18'-25.

-In a letter to U.S. bishops, Bishop Thomas C. Kelly, general secretary of the United states catholic Conference, said the theme 'was chosen "as a prelude to and sUpport of 'The Year of ~e Family' (19$0), a time (or celebrating and reaffirming the importance of die family;" , The event is ,sponsored by the Laymen's National Bible Com. mittee, .~ interfaith organization of business and professional

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Dr. Roger Violette,. on the hospital medical staff for 45 years, is heading the medical staff sec~on of the eampaign.

The nursing section Will be led by the hospital's associate directors of nursing, Claire Mullins RN, Jean .Gonet RN, and Theresa Nientimp· RN. Each is a graduate of the fo~er St'Anne's Hospital School of Nurs.,. ing and has spent mos1:,o.f het professional career at St. Anne's. co-chaired ~y., Rita- Rousseau, chief of eleCtrocardiology and Raymond S~ly, director of pulmonary servlc:es.: '

teachings on Mary, "the imcat~etical renewal in recent years "are Ii real treasure." ~ut maculate one. the mother Of some "bewilder the young and God, ever virgin, raised body even adul~s, either by deliber- and soul to the glory of heaven, teach that the' fullness of the ately or unconsciously omitting and . . . her role in the mystery revealeci truthlHlnd of the means elemen,ts essential to the church's of salvation." to salvation instituted by C~st faith, or by attributing excessive The pontiff wid' bishops to The hospital- diVision campaign is found' in the Ciltholic Church.;' iJDportance to certain themes "let the concern to foster active will be completed before the It means, rather, giving "a cor- at the expense of others, or, and effective catechesis yield' to community diVision begimi, said rect and fair presentation of <;hiefly, by a ratherhorizo!ltaI- no other cafe whatever in any Feitelberg.

Al~ included in the other churches" and an' approach .ist view out of keeping with the way.",_ hospital division will be' the that ".t~at~s and fosters a true' church's magisteritim." . lie t91d priests;thattheY have Friends of .St. Anne, nursing desire for 1:lDity." .' ..:...) "ACculturatla'n" or "kcUt- a special call to be "instructors school alwimae and members·of ,u:.." Courses ."about, Christian t~tion," the insertion of, the in the faith." the institution's board of direc,and other' religious beliefs for Gospel into a culture in terms "With all my strength I beg tors. "cultural reasons (history, morals of its language and symbols" is of you, ministers of J~s or literature)" in state schools essential, but "there would be Christ: do not, for lack of zeal are valuable it done objective- no catechesis if it were the Gas- or because of some unfortunate ly, but "can obviously not be pel that had to change when it preconceived . idea, leav~ ~e considered catechetical:' came into contact with the cul- faithful without catechesis." the - Catechesis is important at tures." pope told priests.

BOSTON (NC) Cardinal -Some elements of popular every age: infants (simple He said that men and women Humberto Medeiros of Boston prayers, a sense of God's love); piety may need correction or dischildren (preparation for the carding, but such piety has "val- Religious have had a long tradi- issued an impassioned call for sacraments, "all the principal id ~lements" which, even when tion of commitment to catecheti-·· racial harmony following a meetmysteries of faith and their ef- corrections or improvements are cal activity and asked 'them to ing at the carc:Unal's reSidence fects on the child's moral and needed, "have something Chris- remain committed to that apos- with 'some 40 religious and civic tolate. ' leaders. religi9us life"); adolescen~ (a tian 'at their roots."

He had a special word of "delicate period" in which "great - Memorization is important, The cardinal app~ed to the questions" of self-giving, belief, especially of certain "words of thanks for lay ~atechists, cll1lmg' people of Boston, especially the this "an eminent form of the love and seJPIality must be an- Jesus, of important Bible passyoung, to end the violence that swered); youth (when ,issues ages, of the Ten Commandments, lay apostolate." erupted following the shooting such as "the Christian meaning of the formulas of profession of He said that catechists in mis- ,of a }>lack football player, Darof work, of the common good, faith, of the liturgical texts, of sion lands have played a par- ryl Williams.' at a game in of justice and charity • . . inter- the essential prayers, of key doc- ticularly ~ssential role. Charlestown, a largely white disnational peace . . • human dig- trina1 ideas,- etc." What is need- "Churches that are flourishing trict of ,the city. nity . . . development. . . libera- ed is a "restoration of judicious today would not\ have·l>een built tion" must ~ treated along balanceu between memorization up without them," he commentSpeaking fJ'9l'D the steps of his ed.

-With strictly religious issues); and other learning approaches. , residence,· Cardinal Medeiros and adults ("the principal fonn The family's catechetical acti- said, "When ,J see four or five of catechesis").

- Use of language adapted to the times and cultures, relating vity, he said, "has a special char- young people attacking one an- , - The catechesis of various to the age group of special needs acter, which is in a sense irre- other it simply breaks my heart. it must nbt happen. It is the sadage groups and special groups of those being catechized, is placeable:' , "should not be separate water- quite legitimate, "but there is The pope also praised Cath- . dest thing I've ever seen. tigI)t compartments" but ~ust 'good'reason for recalling there olic schools and expressed con"Young people should love one complement one ~other. that catechesis cannot admit any. cern at the "decreasing number another." he continued, display- Mass and small-group me- language that would result in of countries in which it is pOs- ing visible emoyon. "growing in dia, such as radio, television. altering the substance of the, sible to give education in the peace, working In peace, work.press, records, tapes and audf-O: con~nt of the Creed; under any faith within the school frame- ing hand in hand. They must'not visuals, show promise and should~,pretext whatever, ev:en a pre- work." be attacking one another." ~be used effectively to aid catetended scientific one:' For Catholit schools, tatchet\ cbesis. _ The parish, despite urban- ics remains the chief reasdn for The meeting at the cardinal's :..... Preaching is particularly izationand other social changes, thei~ existence, he said. He, residence was the latest effort imPortant in catechesis, and "is still a major point of refer- urged that in s~te school sys- to improve the city's troubled homilies "should always be care- ence . for the Christian people, tems, wherever Possible and to racial climate. preViously earfully prepared, rich in substance even for the non-practicing" and the degree possible, arrange- tUnal Medelro-s had announced and' adapted to the hearers, and must remain "the" pre-eminent ments .should be mac:Je. to pro- that a series of interqlcial meet- , reserved to ordained minlsters." place for catechesis." v)de time for catechetiJ:S for ings on the theme ''You Are the - Nqmerous catechetical - A complete catecheties catholiccbiIdreDas ~ inte$~ Soul of the City" will-be' held ~I\~!, Iij~ ~ ~on.' .,wot~ Proc:J~ ~ e«9~,,\at sh9pld in~~u<l!' ,tI;tc},,"P1~~ part ol\.t1leir~~r,~lJ~i~n.·.· Continued from 'Page One

- An ecuntenical dimension , . "SOn.becanle man for qs'" nor 'to SCijpturat traD$lationS present- ' is impOrtant, in catechesis, but 'tY,U$ec:J 41· the 1ectiolUPY.' The this doeS not mean "ceasing to ..""

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The bishop may forbid such practicesA he remarked, but "the African way is to smile, say 'Yes, bishop,' ...and then go on doing what they have been--doing under' God's inspiration, for marly centuries;' Such attitudes and practices. do not mean, however, that Africa is more prepared to accept ecumenism than are some Westcountries, Bishop' Kalilombe noted. The reason is that importation of Western Christianity "destroyed something natural ~ and beautiful in our people."

"You tried to make Roman Catholicism in Africa an exact ~copy of Catholicism in Europe and North America and you brought along all your denominational subdivisions, much to the confusion -of our people."

'In Malawi, Bishop Kalilombe said that "the people are way ahead" of the bishops who "are not very active" in ecumenism."

However, when Malawi achieved national independence and became a member of the British Commonwealth, the government insisted that the churches work together.

"We were told that it was bad .enough for tribe to fight tribe, but for Christian churches to be divided they could not work together - that was intolerable."

Bishop Kalilonibe said it was "sad that the government had to step in and order us to work together."

A'frican bishop said, "until the Western missionaries taught us how not to be ecumenical."

According to Bishop Patrick Kalilombe of the Republic of Malani, "Westerners transplanted a foreign form of Christianity to African soil." This transplanting, he added, WllS done "in good faith, with the conviction "that only the Western way was the right way."

'The bishop's comments appeared in Ecumenical Trends, published by tIle Gra1moor Ecumenical Instituie.

A Malawi native, Bishop Kalilombe is a member of the White Fathers. The Society of Missionaries of Africa. He. holds several ecclesiasti(:al degrees from universities in Rome and is currently pursuing a doctorate in theology at the University of California.

African Protestants "are a bit ahead of us Roman Catholics" in ecumenism, Bishop Kalilombe said. One reason is that Protestants "are not bound by rigid Roman traditions" as are Catholics.

Nonetheless, Protestant Christians in Malawi also "suffer from some of the same ill effects that result from having Western Christianity imposed on African culture."

Catholics in Malawi are still working to overcome past prejudices and attitudes, the bishop said. "We Roman Catholics were taught by Western missionaries that there was only one true church and that therefore all other religious denominations were false and in error. Many of us still believ~ that what we do. not practice ourselves we must. oppose. All this is the result of what we were taught by our School of Christ church leaders," he said.

"The Christian home is the' Noting that, there is a differ- school of Christ." - Edwin U. ence between what the bishops O'Hara

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months ago. have served only to aggravate the minority which in turn has led to more bloodshed." , The. bishop discussed a visit In a series of four tront-page to an Armagh prison, whe~ sevcolumns.in the Texas Gulf Coast eral young women are being Catholic, the WeethklY newspapeldr held for anti-British activities. of his diocese, e 71-year-o -"The women' refuse to be bishop also contended that the branded as criminals," Bishop ProvisiOnal ,Irish Republican Drury said; "and in seeking to Army (IRA) has sought to pre- have their original status as povent 'the Catholic minority in litical prisoners - restored, they. .Northern Ireland from being de- have set up a 'protest' which inprived Qf their civil rights. The volves a refusal to wear prison . Provisional IRA, a guerrilla or- garb. or perform manual labor. ganization outlawed -in both the "For thiSO" he continued, they Republic of -Ireland and North- are "confined to their cells fQr eni Ireland, has proclaimed that b h tw hd ' all ut an our or 0 eac ay. its campaign of violeQce is aimed In' the cell -where about 20 of at ending British rule in North- them crowded on tlhe two bunks, em Ireland~ I noticed that the one window to Bishop ~- Drury recalled that admit a limited amount of light Cardinal Thomas O. Fiaich of was' so high that one person Armagh, president of ~e Irish standing on the shoulders of anBishops' Conference, wh~ arch- other could hardly reach the sill.

"Additional punishments indiocese includes territory in both Northern Ireland and the repub- clude very limited '. visits from lic, stated a year ago "that peace relatives; holding the occasional would ne~r be achieved unless visitors for hours at· a time bethe ,British ,government declared fQre bringing them face to face its intent to with~aw totally with tlhe prisoners; denial of and over a protracted and rea- packages of food; .at times desonable period of time from the .grading intimate body sea~." island."

Bishop Drury continued: "In Cardinal 0 Fiaich "has many the civilized world, we do not who will agree with him," Bishop lock up animals for most of each Drury said. "Even the threat of day.; but in British jails this is civil strife should not deter the regular practice. One young lady British from pursuing this lihe told me that when she refused to of action." submit 'to a body search, - h~r The Texas bishop added: "In hands were held behind her back a program of withdrawal, no and strained to the point of doubt, there might be some breaking one of her fingers.' She bloodshed, but it would· be very submitted only after she was much less than that which is threatened that a male guard being shed ~m both' sides of the would be brought in to strip her naked." present conflict."

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Dear Mary: I 'know parents always wish they had as much energy as their children, but in my case this is DO joke. My youngest child is a four-year-old boy. ·Al· though we have other lehildren who are now in ~I, we have never had one with an energy 'Undoubtedly you already allevel Uke this one. , He moves and ta1ks collStallt1y.He is low plenty of time for vigorous outdoor P!jlY. This iS,DO hothouse happy enough, I tbiDk, but I . ' afraid I wDl either ~eJeh him plaJ.1t. Get him outside every' too muell or wear myself ~ day. tryiDg to keeP up with IJim. AJri Sec<indly, while there is much suggestlou?" cc1ntroversy over how diet and A. As most-of us know, people behavior are relate4, you might have many- different personali- observe for yourself. Some parties, shy or extrovert, quiet or ents notice increased activity boisterous, commanding or re- after higb dOses of sugar. Watch tiring. Many years ago research~ par.ticular~y for treats with lots ers at the Gesell Institute point- of ierme4 sugar and soft drinks ed out th!t children, in addition with sugar, artificial swee(ners to having different individual . arid/or caffeine: Whatever your personalties,' lllso go through child's actMty I~el, you cancycles. -In general (we can never not go wrong by avoiding these _ assign exact ages because people items. ' vary) threes are rather retiring Four is a good age. to try some and prefer to stay Close to the out-of-the-home stimulation' and parent, fives are eager to please amusement in the form of a adults, and fours? Well, fours library story hour. a, church preare about as you describe your school class' or a nursery school. son.

I personally feel that the highFour-year-olds are typically activity, I-can-lick-the-world beloud, brash, confident. The Child havior of fours is one way they who at ~ was shy and re- teU Us they are ready io meet tiring, at.f~__ ~ :~e.oq ~ the world o~tside, thtt home.

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You do not need a degree in j?reschool education to play host to two or three four-year-olds, just enough time and energy:· to . supervise, provide toys and feed them.

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SACRED HEARTS, FAIlUlAVEN The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed iIi pur .Lady of Lourdes chapel from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Benediction will . be held at 9:45 p.m. All are invited. _ BLF;SSED SACRAMENT, FALL RIVER The Gouncil of Catholic Women will hold a communion supper at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Nov. 14. to which members may bring daughters or friends. Entertainment will be by the Bread of Life Singers. Claudette Ouellette. in charge of reservations. requests that they be made by Nov. 7. She may be contacted at 674-8336.

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FALL RIVER Dr. Joseph Ryan. director of pupil personnel for. the Barnstable school system and a mem·ber of the diocesan Cursillo secretariat. will speak at the First Friday Club ·supper to follow 6 p.m. Mass tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church. Fall River.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, FALL RIVER A Mass will be offered for deceased members of the Women's Guild at 11.30 a.m. Sunday.

The guild's regular meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the parish center. with Mrs. Joan· Curry and Mrs. Jean Bentley in charge of the social hour.

The program will feature a demonstration of flower arrangement .

ST. ANNES HOSPITAL, FALL RIVER An infection control conference originally planned for Oct. 31 has been rescheduled for Wednesday. Nov. 7. It will offer a presentation 'on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Dr. John Urbanetti of Tufts New England Medical Center.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, FALL RIVER 'COUNCIL The annual corporate communion breakfast' will be held following 9 a.m. Mass Sunday.

Dec. 9 at St. Stanislaus parish center. Fall River. Bishop Daniel A. Cronin will be principal celebrant and homilist at the Mass.

A particular council meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13 following 7 p.m. Mass to be celebrate!! at St. Anne's Credit Union office. 286 Oliver St.• Fall River. by Rev. John R. FoIster.

ST. PATRICK, FALMOUTH A knitting arid crocheting group meets from 10 a.m. to noon in the chtlrch hall each Thursday. Articles are donated to Catholic Charities and Birthright. Participants are welcome to bring children.

DIOCESAN COUNCn. REP. FRANK GUARINI OF CATIIOLIC WOMEN (D-NJ) has nominated Pope The second quarterly meeting. John Paul II for the 1980 of the DCCW will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick's Nobel . Peace Prize. (NC church hall. Falmouth. Miss Photo) Adrienne Lemieux, president. will officiate and a welcome will be extended on behalf of Cape. and· Islands District V by its ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, FALL RIVER president. Mrs. Irene Russell.

The Cathedral will sponsor a FIVE HOUR VIGIL; production of the medieval FALL RIVER DIOCESE play. ..Everyman...• during JanThe monthly five hour vigil uary. It will be directed by Judy of reparation to the Sacred Shroeder of the Cabot Street Hearts will be held from 8 p.m. Playhouse in Providence and muto 1 a.m. tomorrow,night at St. sic will be by the Providence Elizabeth Church. Fall River. It Early Music Consort. Auditions will begin and end with Mass for parts will be held at 7 p.m. and a coffee break will be held Monday in the choir room of St. at 10 p.m. The public is invited. Mary's Cathedral school.

CURSILLO MOVEMENT, FALL RIVER DIOCESE Father John Moore 'will be witness speaker for the Centerville ultreya scheduled for 8 p.m. tomorrow. Ben and Lois Nogueira will be echo speakers and Mass will conclude the evening.

A Kristkindl exchange will begin in preparation for Christmas.

Paul Joyce has joined the ul. treya steering committee.

Eleanor Ottaviani will speak Sunday. Nov. 11 for the conibined ultreyas of St. Patrick, Bishop -Gerrard. St. Helena and the Swansea area. The program will take place at 8 p.m. at St. Michael's hall: The December ultreya will be held at 8 p.m.

Friday. Nov. 16 at St. Louis de France hall. Swansea. Mrs. Mary Fuller· will speak.

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SACRED HEART, FALL RIVER Second graders will begin preparation for reception of the sacrament of penance on Sun· day. Parents will meet at 7:30 p.m. TueseJay in the school cafeteria. CCD teachers of grades 6 and 7 will meet at 7:45 tonight to plan, a special Thanksgiving Mass.

Those interested in formation of a social organization for men and women are asked to sign a book to be found in the rear of the church.

Women's Guild members will attend a Mass for deceased members lit 7 p.m. Monday. A meeting will follow during which Sister Cecilia Downey. O.P. will :speak on child abuse.

SACRED HEART, NEW BEDFORD The 50-voice choir has 12 ST. JOHN OF GOD, openings and seeks New Bed- SOMERSET ford area sopranos. altos. tenThe monthly parish prayer ors and basses. Members must meeting will be held toriight. bebe at least 16 years old and no ginning with Mass at 7 p.m. formal music training is re- - Parents of confirmation candiquired. Rehearsals are from 7 dates will meet at 6 p.m. Sunto 8:30 p.m. each Monday, with day in the parish center. a Christmas program now in The Holy Name Society is preparation. Further information forming a bowling league. Information is available from is available at the rectory.

NORTH EASTON The Southeastern MassachuSacred Heart-Holy Name Sen- Manny or Steven Rebello. telesetts Economic Development - iors will meet at 1:30 p.m. to- phone 672-0054.

Group will present its fourth an- day.

A captain's meeting for the nual workshop from 8:15 a.m. to "We C~re;We Share" program will be held Tuesday in the rec3:30 p.m. Saturday in Hemin?- DOMINICAN TIlIRD ORDER, tory. way The~ter on the ~tonehill FALL RIVER Dominican Third Order memcampu~. "Reuse•. r~tentlOn and ,bers will meet at 7:30 p.m. Fri~ expanslO~ of eXlstmg area re~ day, Nov. 9 at Rose Hawthorne ST. RITA, sour~es IS the theme for t.he meetmg, expected to attract m- Lathrop Home, 1600 Bay St.• MARION . dustrial commission members, Fall River.

CCD teachers in grades 1 to 6 public officals. educators and ST. STANISLAUS, will meet at noon Monday at the rectory. Substitute teachers are other civic leaders. Registration FALL RIVER information is available from Two special Masses will be needed.

David Johnson. Old/ Colony offered Saturday for the intenAn-Advent Day of Prayer will Planning Council. 232 Main St., tions of grotto-grounds bene- be held Sunday, Dec. 2.

Brockton. telephone 583-1833. factors on the occasion of the first anniversary of the grotto ST. PATRICK, LA SALETTE SHRINE, FALMOUTH dedication.

ATTLEBORO A Mass for deceased members The Saints and Singers Chorus ST. FRANCIS / OF ASSISI, of the Women's Guild will be ofwill offer a concert at 2 p.m. NEW BEDFORD fered at 9 a.m. Saturday by Rev. Sunday at the shrine chapel. . Replacing the regular CCD James McCarthy. moderator.

The 30-member ecumenical classes this week. 8 a.m. Mass group. ranging in age from 12 on Sunday will be a special chilto 77 has as its goal "to share dren's, liturgy for grades 1 ST. JOSEPH, TAUNTON Christ's love through his won- through 7.

Bob Hinton of the Taunton derful music and through their Confirmation candidates will police department will present joy in sharing it." hold a day of devotion Sunday. a demonstration of cardiopulNov. 18.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER, monary resuscitation at the WoFALL RIVER DIOCESE OUR LADY OF FATIMA, men's Guild meeting Tuesday.

Nov. 6.

A Marriage Encounter Infor- SWANSEA The Women's Guild will hear The CYO will meet at 7 p.m. mation Night. open to all couples. will be held at 7:30 a description of activities of the Sunday. The unit meets every p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of National and Diocesan Councils other Sunday and membership Fatima parish hall. 4256 Acush- of Catholic Women at its meet- is open to those in grades 8 to 12. ing at 7:30 p.m. Monday. net Ave.• New Bedford.

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FALL RIVER Parishioners will participate in a Labels for Edua!-tion drive. saving Campbell's Soup and other labels for redemption for school and athletic equipment.

Rita Raymond ha~ joined the Home and School Association board for the coming year. / STONEHILL COLLEGE,

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thur" Nov. 1" 1979

KNOW 路YOUR FAITH

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People Who Heard Jesus

By Father John J. Castelot

Most of the people in Jesus' life were either actual or potential disciples. His preaching was a constant invitation to them to open their hearts to God's reign. Some declined the invitation and many reacted with hostility. Others were strongly attracted, but found his call to radical change unacceptable or his ideals too challenging.

Even the' receptive were puzzled; to his closest associ. ates he remained an enigma up to the end. Only with the ressurrection did light begin to dawn. ~ven then, acceptance called for faith without seeing in the ordinary sense of. the term.

In a way, this lack of understanding was providential, for in his attempts to clarify,' Jesus gave instructions of discipleship which throw much light on what it means to be a Christian.

In the first half of the Gospel of Mark Jesus gives very little . formal instruction. But in the second half, he tells his followers the real nature of his messianic . mission and what "coming after" him entails. The gospel includes three predictions of Jesus' impending death. Each is followed by an expressi~~ of serious misunderstanding, prompting further, and insistent, instruction.

Thus, after the first prediction, Peter, ~ho had just acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah, voiced objection to this unsettling talk of suffering and death. Obviously he hadn't known what he was talking

about, since he saw in Jesus the realization of only his own' per'Sonal hopes, in the light' of which Jesus' prediction was unintelligible. His protest won him a shattering reprimand: "Get out of my sight, you satan! You are not judging by God's standards but by man's" (M;:trk 8, Then Jesus "summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, "If a man wishes to come after me, he must deny his 'very self, take up his cross, and follow in my steps, whoever loses his life for my sake and the Gospel's will preserve it."

Significantly, he summoned "the crowd." This was a challenge addressed not to an' elite, but to all who would aspire ,to discipleship. This message. is repeated again and again in this section of the gospel, a section which ends with the story of the cure of the blind Bartimaeus, who "received his sight and started to follow him up the road" (Mark 10, 52). The road was the road to Jerusalem and the cross.

This is it typical example of Jesus' call to "the people in his life." However, to stop at the literal externals of the message y.rould be misleading and could be discouraging, making the call to discipleship sound like a call to a life of misery. But what made Jesus' cross unique was not its physical pain; many others have endured as much.

It was rather his supreme love, his complete self-giving that made the difference. And it, is this to which we are challenged when we are called to follow after him.

Within a generation after his death, Jesuit Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin has gained a notoriety and renown that would have amazed him. For some he is a daring thinker, for others simply a scientist who wandered away' from his exacting professional discipliI}e to speak in poetic language of a personal religious experience.

"I feel you must resign yourself to taking me as I am," he once wrote his Jesuit superior general, "with the congenital quality which since my childhood has caused my spiritual life to be completely dominated by a so~t of profound 'feeling' for the organic realities of the world. 1\.t first it was an illdefined (eeling in my mind and heart, but as the years have gone hy it has gradually become a precise, compelling sense of

the general convergence of the universe upon itself." , Though by profession' a geologist and paleontologist, Father Teilhard was preoccupied throughout his lite with the larger question of the role of the human person in the universe.

This he felt to be a question not for philosophy and theology alone but for science as well, and his own understanding of evolution was an attempt to enlarge the traditional boundaries of science so as to include a study of the human person iIi relationship to the material world.

One cannot, however, fully unders'tand his thought if one believes that his analysis of the human phenomenon constitutes his total intellectual achievement. For as a Catholic priest and a Jesuit he was led to underTurn to Page Thirteen

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"QUIETLY, INSISTENTLY, Jesus .speaks his word, sometimes even via a telephone message." (NC Photo)

The Quiet Word of Jesus

By Mitchel B. Finley :'Jesus said to all: ' Whoever wishes to be my follower must deny his-very' self, take up his cross each day, and foLlow in my steps, whoever would saVe his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will save it'" (Luke 9,23-24).

We have heard these words so many times that often they fail to move us in the least.

When we hear the Gospel reading during Mass it is almost as if a little recorded message plays quietly in the back of our minds: "I have heard this so many times before {yawn)." But in the end, we are the losers.

When Jesus describes the cost of discipleship in terms of the cross and denying one's "very self," he offers what is perhaps' the best clue ever given to understanding real love. To say that such love means following Jesus, living as he lived, is not, however, a popular message.

Instead of living according to the model and spirit of Jesus, frequently we live .in fear and anxiety. Even though we have attained heretofore unknown levels of comfort and affluence, we are fearful of other people's opinions of us, and we dread what the future may br,ipg. Es-

pecially we are afraid a time will come when we will not have enough money.

We tend to resent anyone who makes what seem inordinate demands on our time and resources. Young couples agonize over whether or not to have children. .They say: "Perhaps the sacrifices would be too great; perhaps we would become less comfortable and less financially secure. And who knows' what personal or global disas~ ters the future may bring?"

Yet quietly, insistently, Jesus speaks his word, calling us to lose ourselves dai,ly though sacrificial love for one another as the oply path to happiness.

One of the most powerful gospel themes is Jesus' constant admonition to stop being afraid and to trust him and our Father in heaven. The question we must ask ourselves is, "Do we really believe our God is worthy of such total trust?"

Weare called to sacrifice our fears and anxieties, to throw them on the fire of our loving service of others, so that they may be consumed and replaced

by God's peace, a路 peace financial security can never give.

Jesus promises that if we do .this we will experience, even now" the joy of resurrection.

When King Herod the Great died in 4 B.C., his subjects begged the Roman emperor not to honor his will, which designated his son Archelaus as his successor and king of the Jews.

So intense was Jewish hatred of the Herodians that they preferred to have their country annexed to the empire and taken under its protection.

Augustus compromised by partitioning the kingdom and making some of Herod's sons tetrarchs. It路 was thus that Herod Antipas became ruler of Galilee and governed that territory during Jesus' ministry. The heir-designate, ArchelauSi, was given control of Judea, Samaria and Idumea.

However, Archelaus proved to be as bad as, if not worse than his father. In 6 A.D. he was deposed and his territories taken' under direct Roman cpntrol. A procurator was appointed to govern on the scene.

In 26 A.D., Pontius Pilate was given the post. He brought to his work an ill-disguised contempt for the Jews. He seems to have gone out of his way to antagonize them. He was venal, arrogant, cruel and, beneath it all, insecure. Finally he was recalled in 36 A'.D. ,Before leaving, however, he played an important part in the condemnation and execution of Jesus. The Gospel accounts vary, but agree on the essential data.

One of the points of agreement is their portrayal of Pilate, which reflects all that we know of the man from other sources.

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By Janaan Manternach

It was a hot Friday morning.

At a hill called Golgotha, people were milling about. The chief priests were there. Many men and women were there who had listened to Jesus teach. Some of those he had cured were there too. Afraid, but wanting to be with Jesus, were some Qf his disciples and friends.

In the center路of the crowd were the Roman soldiers. They surrounded Jesus, who carried a large wooden cross. He was weak and covered with blood and dust. But he $tood there with quiet dignity.

The soldiers threw the cross on the ground, pushed Jesus onto it and nai'led him to it.

They lifted the cross up and let it drop into the hole prepared for it.

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A Verdade E A Vida Dirigida pelo Rev. Edmond Rego Fi~is

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Jesus pediu para n5s ao Pai urna morte santa; Ere .quer-nos junto de Si para sempre. poder dizer-nos a bora A sua maior' alegria da morte: "Vern servo born e fiel ••• entra no gozo to teu Senbor". Por isso, n6s n~o temos med 0 a' d vi a nem a" morte. "To d a a nossa esperl'" an~a esta no nome do Senbor.". 'Procuramos ser "firmes e constantes, tranbalbando cada vez mais na obra do Senbor, sabendo que 0 nosso trabalbo n!o em v~o n'Ele." ... , EVitamos, porem, a presuncro ao recordar que Deus, infinitamente misericordioso, tam-' bern infinitamente justa e dar~ a cada urn segundo as suas obras. ~ueremos morrer no Senbor: "Felizes os que morrem'no Senbor. Sim " . que descansem dos seus tradiz 0 Esp1rito, balbos, porque as suas obras os seguem.". ,<ueremos aproveitar 0 tempo, faze'r bern, adiantar na nossa santifica~~o do nosso pr6ximo, sem deixar nada para amanb~ que nao sabemos se cbegara. "Andai enquarito tendes luz," "Vern a noite quando ja ninguem podera trabal bar." ,<ueremos imitar 0 Senbor e poder dizer, como Ele, esses palavras serenas e felizes que sXo a cUlmina~~o de uma vida gasta no ser-· vifo de Deus: "Eu glorifiquei-Te sobre a terra, consumei a alma que me deste fara eu faier.;' o tempo desta vida e, realmente, important!ssimo: no seio da Igreja, nossa ~e, pre~ paramo-nos para nascer perfeitos para a vida eterna; pelo menos queremos nascer vivos. Na verdade, 0 dia da morte sera. realmente UIl1 "dies natal is" , urn dia de nascimento para a Vida.

Esta vida ca de baixo ~. curta: urn sonbo curto deamor, que temos de aproveitar muito bern, sendo cada dia mais santos.

Fieis defuntos, 2 de Novembro: romagem de saudade, ora~Xo pelos que nos precederam e dormem agora 0 sono da paz. Esperamos ansiosamente cbegar a essa cidade, "pol'que nro temos aqui cidade permanente, mas vamos em bUlca da futura", onde nos esperam a Sant{ssima Trin-dade, a Sant!ssima Virgern e S. Jose, os Anjos e Santos, nossos familiares e·amigos. ",-<uem estando longe, n~o se apressa a voltar a sua patria? ~uem pronto para embarcar para ir ver os seus, n!o deseja vento favoravel para poder abrafa-Ios quanta antes?

Nos temos por pstria 0 para{so, por pais os patriarcas; porque nXo nos apressamos, pois, e voltamos a ver a nossap~tria, para poder saudar os nossos pais? Esperam-nos ali muitas das nossas'pessoas queridas, sentem a nossa falta a nurnerosa multidao de pais, irmtos e filbos, seguros da sua salv~~o, porem preocupados ainda pela nos sa. ~ue alegria tlo grande, para eles e para nos ~begar a sua presenta e abra~a-Ios, que prazer disfrutar ali do reino dos ceus sem temor a rnorte e que dita t;o grande e perp~tua ter urna Vida sem fim.

Ali 0 coro glorioso dos apOstolos, ali o grupo dos profetas gozosos, ali a multidKo de inumeraveis martires, que estao coroados pelos meritos da sua luta e dos seus sofrimentos, ali as virgens que triunfaram da concupisci~ncia da carne com 0 vigo'r da castida-. de, ali os galardoados pela sua mis~ricordia, que fizeram obras boas" socorrendo os pobres com esmolas, que por cumprir os preceitos do Senbor mudaram 0 seu patrimonio terreno pelos tesouros do ceu.

Corramos, irmros amad{ssimos ao seu encontro com insaciavel anseio, para estar quan-· to antes com.eles; desejemos cbegar a Cristo com toda a pront,ida'o." <S. Cipriano)

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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin apparent lack of interest in Continued from Page Twelve take a much more ambitious grappling with the grimy maproject: to rethink' within his chinery of society and indentiown distinctive evolutionary fying himself with the earthly system the data of Christian city. "How is it possible that, revelation concerning the per- nine times out of 10, a believing . Christan is, as regards man, a son of Christ. .

Yet in addition to this he be- 'skeptic'? That is the great lieved that the discovery of stu~bling-block for the gentiles."

'Hence Father Teilhard directs evolution was in itself of imthe following questions to both mense theological importance, since it threw a totally new Christian and non-Christian: light upon a theological prob- "How can the man who believes lem as old as the Epistles of St. in heaven and the cross continue Paul, namely the relationship of to believe seriously in the value the cosmos to Christ. A satis- of worldly occupations? How factory answer to this problem can the believer, in the name of in terms of evolution, Father everything that is most ChrisTeilhard felt, could do much to tian in him, carry out his duty, bridge the chasm that exists to- as man to the fullest extent and day between Christians and as wholeheartedly and freely as non-Christians on the question if he were on the direct road to God? That is what is not alof building the earth.

F.or ~any a good Christian, together clear at first sight; and he once noted, the universe is in fact disturbs more minds than transparent; it stands between one thinks."

The journey taken by Father himself and God but he does Teilhard to find answers to not see it at_all. For the unbeliever, on the other hand,' the those questions was long and universe is opaque and he can difficult. It constitutes his insee nothing else. The Christian tellectual and religious legacy who feels himself secure in a to the world. certain avenue of escape to the next world frequently sees no ultimate value to the progress Continued from Page Twelve 'that we make in the present. cided Jesus had to be put out of The results of human effort the way, !but the system of gov-. tend to have little interest for ernment did not give them power him. The unbeliever is quick to to pass a death sentence., Only sense this ambivalence. In his the Roman authority could do eyes the planning and shaping this, so they brought the conof the modern world are of su- demned man to Pilate. preme i~portance, and he reMark's 'presentation is the proaches the Christian for his easiest to follow. The. authorities approach Pilate, apparently pressing the drummed-up political charge - the only one that Continued from Page Twelve would have interested him for three hours. Love for his that Jesus had claimed king-' Father and for' all his human ship, which was tantamount to brothers and sisters led him to treason. Pilate questions him the cross. How did the people but, to his surprise, Jesus says he loved feel as they looked at not a word in his own defense his bleeding, broken body?

(Mark 15,1-5).

The Roman soldiers played Me,anwhile, a crowd of citidice, gambling for Jesus' clothes. zens arrive independently to ask He meant little to them. They the procurator to grant the anwere just carrying out orders. ' nual ,Passover amnesty to. a prisThe chief priests and many oner (15,6-7). Their own leaders religious leaders mocked Jesus. then, seeing a chance to intimi"He saved others, but he can't date Pilate, cleverly turn their save himself," they laughed. request for the release of BarOthers walked by and insulted rabas, a terrorist, into an emohim, laughing, "come down from tional call for the crucifixtion of' the cross."

Jesus (15,S-15).

Mary, Jesus" mother, stood Throughout the proceedings, there beside her son. She shared it is really Pilate who is on trial, his pain. John was' there too annoyed, angry, contemptuous, and Mary Magdalene and many squirming to get out of another of the women who followed tight spot. Over and over he Jesus from the beginning. protests Jesus' innocence, tries Somewhere in the crowd were every conceivable device to Jesus' other disciples. They had avoid passing sentence, but finrun away when Jesus was cap- ally, under threat of being retured. Peter was there too. He ported to Rome for allowing so had denied he even knew Jesus. clear a cas\! of treason to go But now they were there, suffer- unpunished, •gives, in. ing with Jesus. They loved him, If it comes to a choice bebut were afraid to be known as tween his'career and the life of his friends. . this harmless nobody, the nobody Jesus died there that Friday has to go. This is typically true ,afternoon. The people who to character. watched him die reacted in many John's Gospel constructs a ways. Some mocked Jesus, while beautiful theological dialogue , others stood by him. Many won- in which' Jesus, far from being dered what it all meant. Some a Iamb standing dumb before could not have .cared less. the shearers, stands out in calm . The Roman officer in charge majesty, proclaiming the true watched thoughtfully as Jesus nature of his kingship. It is a died. Amazed, he told the crowd, masterful picture, not lacking in "Clearly this man was the Son irony, of the admirable victim of God." who is really the victor and of Who is he to you? How do. the pitable judge who is. really you feel about him? the condemned.

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By Charlie Martin

LEAN ON ME Lean on .me, lean on me You're the wind and I'm the sea Oh, lean on me, lean on me Love's the boat out on the ocean You're the wind that fills the sail Ob, lean on me, trust in me -. ' You're the earth and love's the tree Oh, lean on' me Love's an Island, love's an ocean Lean on me Love's an island of emotion Lean on me Oh. lean on me, lean on me I will be there when you need me Lean on me lean on me Love's the boat And you're the wind that fills the sail

FUTURE FARMERS? Youngsters are fascinated by live bunnies at Fall River's Farmers' Market, wh,ich concluded its successful first season last Saturday. Bending down at left to enjoy children's reactions is Sister Desiree Trainer, SP, the market's moving force.

(Sister Gertrude Gaudette Photo)

Written and sung by Harry Nilsson, (c)' 1977, Golden Syrup Music "Lean on Me'" gently invites listeners to reflect about how much we depend on others. Yet too much dependence stifles the creative sharing that can happen within. relationships. If we try to do everything with another, we disregard our needs to interact with a variety of persons. Healthy relationships open us to new life experiences. They do not cut us off from learning about our own abilities or how we can interact with others.

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By Cecilia Belanger

who was placed in the midst of the disciples, organizations like the S.O.S. place their children in their midst and serve this given, this child before them.

They realize that he or she is a microcosm of the whole and that both child and school reflect the image of God.

Bishop F·eeha·n

Nothing' could have pleased Latin students recently toured me more, this "Year of the a classical exhibit at the Boston Child" than a report I received from . the S.O.S. Club of the Museum of Fine Arts under Holy Family Holy - Name auspices of the Massachusetts Grammar School of New Bed-, Junior Classical League; while French students at the Attleboro ford. . school viewed a Chardin paintAt a time when one reads ing show accompanied by a While others help complete and expand our lives, our inner and hears so much about the taped commentary in French, selves also seek a completeness with God that cannot b.e found in abuse, exploitation, neglect and also at the Boston museum. other relationships. This relationship with God will grow, change deprivation of children, S.O.S. Earlier this week the Drama and evolve throughout our lives. In leaning on God we will find sponsored a family picnic and Club gave two performances of field day for students, parents "Ten Little Indians," its first completion and walk in a lifestyle of holiness. and faculty. production of the year and also Events included sack races, a the first under its new director, . shoe scramble and egg catching Alan Ksen, Feehan '72. ~ishop (someone will have to enlighten Plans are being finalized for a ford, was named Greater New . me as to "shoe scramble"). celebration of Stang's. 20th birth- Bedford Junior Miss. A senior, Other games of skill were playJuniors at Fall River's girls' day, to be held Saturday and she plans to attend Wheaton ed, there were face painters for high school took preliminarty College and prepare for a career a _magician the children and _ Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11. The present to weav,e his own magic. Scholastic Aptitude and National program will begin with a Satur- in law.

Merit tests recently. Calvert· day homecoming game at which S.O.S. stands for Support Our Mills Jr., guidance director, the 1964 state championship School. It was formed by par- noted that participation in the Stang football team will be honSenior 'Paul J. Carroll has wbn ~. ents on the Holy Family - Holy ored. the Century. III Leaders Scholar- Name School board and has orIt will be followed by an alship cont~st at Connolly High ganized several successful fund umni social hour and a semi- in Fall River and is eligible to drives. . formal anniversary ball, to be compete with other MassachuRANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. However, the field .day was (NC) - The teen-age victim- ofheld at the North Dartmouth setts high school seniors for not a fund raising activity but C school. state and. national scholarships. was geared towards encouraging a kidnapping told his pastor, The weekend will culminate He was judged on the basis family participation. Those who Father Martin Rauscher, that with a cQncelebrated. ~ass of the incid~nt was "God's way of thanksgiving' at 1:30 ,p.ni. Sun- of leadership qua~ities, commun- have sent children to Catholic getting this guy (the kidnapper) . day. All former' faculty have ity' involvement and results of Ii ~ schools know how family-orien- off the street 'so he wouldn't been invited to the Mass and to current events .examination. The ted they are. And such projects harm other children;" scholarship program is admin- both foster family tpgetherness a' reception to follow. .

Keith Wanamaker Jr., 13, told istered by the National AssociaIn connection with' the cele-. tion of Secondary School Princi- and promote interest in "the Father Rauscher that God chose bration but also as an ongoing pals and funded by the Shell Oil school and its students. S.O.S. him as the one strong enough feels that when students, par- to survive the 48-hour ordeal project, a fulltime alumni office Company. ents and faculty get together in with convicted sex offender Rob- . has been established at Stang. an enjoyable group activity, ert S. Sedach. After a nationIt will prepare a mailing list of better . understanding is generthe school's 4000 alumni and wide search, Sedach, 33, turned Juniors at Taunton's Coyle- ated between them. People get himself in to Boston police. will contact them several. times "Keith's faith was the most yearly by newsletter. Alumni Cassidy High School received, to know one another and the beautiful thing about the whole not alre!ldy contacted by the class rings last week' at a Mass result is a warm family affair.

I salute the members of S.O.S. situation," said Father Rauscher. office are asked to forward their to ~ which parents and friends current address and year of were invited. A reception folfor their initiative and drive, for Keith was abducte~ while their leadership and dedication jogging alone near his home. graduation. lowed.

At a recent contesJ, ~icole Those interested in joining' in trying to do their best for According to police, Sedach, who Carrier, daughter. of Dr. and the C-C science club may sign their children and their school. had a record of sex offenses, Mrs. Gerald Carrier of New Bed- up in the. chemistry lab.

Like the child in the gospel allegedly drove the youth back Healthy relationships also require a growing intimacy between the people involved. ,Few of us often have major events happen to us. But this should not lessen our sharing with others. Each of us has a treasury of thoughts, feelings and small day-to-day happenings which provide a rich basis for personal sharing.•The value of taking the time to share these bit~ and pieces of our lives should not be underestimated.

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preliminaries gives students test-taking experience, enters them in scholarship competition and enrolls them in the Student Search Service which permits them to be contacted by a wide . variety of colleges.

The school's Christian Life Community participated in a 12mile Awareness Want last Sunday, concluding it with a scanty "hunger meal" and a prayer service. Proceeds will benefit the needy.

Holy F'amily Together with representatives from other area Catholic and public schools, HF faculty members attended a Holocaust Conference at New Bedford High School. The Holocaust was considered in historical, theological and literary perspective and methods of integrating its study into the high school curriculum were demonstrated.

Also at the New Bedford school, the annual senior-faculty basketball game was held, with seniors edging the faculty 62-61.

Father Kevin Tripp, St. Luke's Hospital chaplain, addressed senior religion students last week on Death and Dying.

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When Sedach left for work Keith gradually worked his way free and HiD to a neighbor to call the police. .

"Keith said that he prayed during the whole time. he was held captive," said Father Rauscher. "He said he prayed that God would keep the guy away that Tuesday. so he would have a chance to .escape."

Keith is active in the parish youth group, helping with mowing the rectory lawn and babysitting for parents during Mass.

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Coyle-Cassidy, Feehan In Thriller The Coyle-eassidy Warriors cashed in on a couple of turnovers by the Bishop Feehan griddel's to eke out a victory over the Shamrocks in a Division Two Southeastern Mass. Conference football game last Saturday.

Coyle-eassidy took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Feehan rall\ ied for a 14-7 halft·ime advantage but the Warriors countered with six points in the third period and eight in the final stanza for the victory, third in five conference outings. Feehan is 1-2 in conference.

The Bishop Stang Spartans, also a Division Two member, lost thriller, 14-12, to the Divis-

ion One Fairhaven Blue Devils.

The margin of victory for Fairhaven was Bili Teves' kick conversions after both Blue Devils touchdowns as Stang failed to make the conversions after its touchdowns.

In Division One action Durfee posted a surprising 21-7 victory over Taunton, Attleboro topped Dartmouth, 33-13, and New Bedford High, in its first conference victory of the season, routed Falmouth, 20-6. It was Barnstable 34 Case 18, New Bedford Yoke-Tech 28 Somerset 21. Division Three results were Seekonk 30 Old Rochester 14, Wareham 14 Dighton-Rehoboth 6, Bourne 15 Dennis-Yarmouth 14.

Nantucket Rolls In Mayflower Pace-setting Nantucket retained its undefeated, untied status in the Mayflower Conference with a rousing 55-0 victory over Southeastern Regional. Runnerup Blue Hills remained within reach with a 13-8 decision over Manchester.

In the Hockomock League, North Attleboro defeated Mansfield, 21-10, and remained in first· place but only two points ahead of Canton, a 23-14 winner over Sharon. 'Franklin topped Foxboro, 2-6, and King Philip nipped Oliver Ames, 7-0.

Carvalho,, Mabrouk Top - Scorers

Augie Carvalho, of Greater New Bedford Yoke-Tech, was the leading goal scorer in Soutlieastern Mass. Conference soccer with 17 goals. Yoke-Tech is the Division Two East titlist.

Ashraf Mabrouk, of Taunton High, scored 13 goals to take individual scoring honors in Division One. He also holds the record for the most goals scored in a single game. He scored all his team's goals as Taunton defeated Attleboro, 6-1, on Oct. 5, surpassing Carvalho's five-goal performance in Voke-Tech's 8-2 win over Westport two days earlier.

Two Bishop Connolly High Tom Keyes and Steve Kitchen, tied for the runnerup honors in Division Two with 10 goals each. Raul Rodrigues, Yoke-Tech, had seven, Paul Amaral, Diman Yoke, six, Dan Lage, Connolly ,and Steve Menard, boote~,

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

General ratings: G-suitable for gen· eral viewing; PG-parental guidance sug· gested; R-restricted, unsuitable for children or younger teens.

Catholic ratings: Al-approved for children and adults; A2-approved for aduIts and adolescents; A3-approved for adults only; B-objectionable in part for everyone; A4-separate classification (given to, films not morally offensive which, however, require some analysis and explanation): C-condemned.

New Films "Meteor" (AlP): Is the tale of a 5-mile-wide meteor heading for earth. Although somewhat cliche-ridden, this is good· entertainment thanks to its cast and a few more sophisticated twists than usually found in a disaster film. The plot deals with Russian and U.S. nuclear missiles originally aimed at each other but now cooperating to save earth. The fine cast includes Sean Connery, Brian Keith and Natalie Wood. Some profanity makes it questionable for younger children. PG, A3 "The Europeans" (LeavittPickman): This adapta~ion of the Henry James novel about the effect of two European cousins upon a staid 9th century Boston family is moderately good, but uneven acting and a somewhat museum-like atmosphere lessen its appeal as entertainment.

Bishop Stang High, five each, as did Voke-Tech's Matt Souza.

A2 Artur Melo, New Bedford High, with 12 goals was runner"French Postcards" (paraup to Mabrouk. Others among . mount): American students the top scorers in Division One studying in 'France have various are Celso Ferreira, New Bedford, adventures, all with amorous and Dave Robinson, Attleboro, .overtones. Episcodic, frequently seven; Abel de Silva, New Bed- banal and determinedly anti-inford, Jim 'Bunce, Dennis-Yar- tellectual, the film is irritating mouth, six. in its insistence on sympathy Connolly, the Division Two with such shallow characters.

West titlist, Yoke-Tech, the Two Its implicit endorsement of East champion, along with New promiscuity is offensive. PG"B Bedford High and Attleboro, the "Something Short of ParaDivision One East and One West crownholders, respectively, are dise" (AlP): This· account of a among the qualifiers for the sometime romance, between two Eastern Mass. playoffs, which bright New Yorkers is helped start next week. The complete a great deal by the performance list of qualifiers, which will also of Susan Carandon, but is only include Falmouth, will not be moderately entertaining because known until tomorrow's cutoff of its predictability and dreaddate. It is .expected that pair- ful photography that. gives ings will be announced over the everyone a mottled look. The adult nature of the relationship weekend. makes this mature fare. PG, A3

, New Bedford Leads CYO Hockey New· Bedford posted a 4-1 victory over defending champion Fall River South last Sunday night and has a one-point lead over Somerset-Freetown. in the Bristol County CYO Hockey League.

Somerset-Freetown was a 4-1 winner over Fall River North.

With a 5-1 victory over Rochester, the Taunton team is in fourth place, two points ahead of South.

New ,Bedford is 4-1-0 (won, lost, tied) in the current standings. So~erset-Freetown is 3-1~1, Rochester 3-2-0, Taunton 2-2-1, South 1-3-1, North 0-4-1.

Next Sunday night's games in the Driscoll Rink, Fall River, are Taunton vs. Somerset-Freetown,

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Racial Slurs NEW YORK (NC) - Leaders of the Polish-American and Jewish communities have expressed concern about the persistence of anti-Polish and antiSemitic slurs in A~erican popular culture. In a statement issued in New York after a daylong consultation at St. Mary's College, Orchard Lake, Mich., leaders of the two groups asserted that these slurs do psychological damage, especially to young people who are the victims of such defamation.

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"And Justice for All" is a heavyhanded expose of the cor(CBS) "Avalanche" (1978) ruption of the U.S. legal system - Rock Hudson builds a luxin which an honest and abrasive.uriousski resort on a Colorado ly anti-establishment lawyer mountainside, hoping to im(AI Pacino) is blackmailed into press his estranged wife (Mia defending a law-and-order judge 'Farrow) enough to effect a re(John Forsythe) accused of rape. conciliation. Nature, of course, A ragged, untidy, if energetic takes her revenge. A run-of-thefilm, it has several subplots, inmill disaster movie, "Avalanche" cluding Pacino's defense of a has enough bedroom action to young transvestite, his love affair qualify it for a B rating. with a woman lawyer, and his ,Sunday, Nov. 4, 8:30 P.M. anguish over his law partner, who is slipping into madness be· (ABC) - "Jaws" (1975) - This cause a murderer he had suc- is a masterful film version of cessfully defended later killed the bestseller about a resort town's summer of terror under two children.

Together with its foul lang. attack by a mystical great white uage and depiction of sexual shark. The one note of caution: promiscuity, this film fails to "Jaws" may have too many rahandle its very weighty theme zor-sharp teeth for viewing by adequately. It is considered some children. A3 seriously objectionable. R, B "Black Stallion" (Uni~ed Artists): This exciting tale of a boy . lhrown from the deck of a PHOTQ SUPP'LY burning ship and saved from the Lelca • Nlkon • Bolex • Hasselblad roaring sea by a majestic stalAmpex • Sony • Panasonic lion is a film for the entire fam267 MAIN STREET ily. Dazzingly beautiful photogFALMOUTH - 548-1918 raphy gives new delight to the oft-told tale of a boy and a ARMAND ORTINS. Prop. horse winning the big race. ~~ Kelly Reno as the boy who befriends the horse and Mickey Rooney as the gruff but kindOUR LADY'S hearted trainer are superb. G, RELIGIOUS STORE Al 936 So. Main St., Fall River "Head Over Heels" (United (Corner Osborn St.) Artists): A minor bureaucrat STATUES falls in love with a maried woRELIGIOUS GIFTS man separated from her husCARDS..:.

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OnlV "Angel Death" Local Syndication, Various Dates: Phencyclidine hydrochloride or PCP, com· "Starting Over" (paramount): monly know.n as "angel dust," a The story of a man (Burt Rey- cheap narcotic that triggers v·ionolds) who has been thrown 'out lence in users, is the subject of by his un(aithful wife (Candice this cautionary documentary.

Bergen) and finds himself drawn Its message is that PCP is to a sens~ble but rightly wary destructive, . either directly re· nursery school teacher (Jill suiting· in violence or indirectly Clayburgh). The film is often in amnesia, stuttering or de. very funny and has some good' pressions that chronically afserious moments, but - the hu- fect habitual users. mor and serious qualities are not Sunday, Nov. 4, 10-11:30 P.M. well-integrated. Occasional foul (PBS) "Home." This documen· language and. the nature of tary explores the importance of some of the scenes rule it out the family during some of life's for the young. R, A3 awesome occasions:' the birth of a child, growing old, a marri"The Stud" (AlP): Against a age and the death of a parent.

London setting .this sleazy film tells the sordid tale of the rise Films on TV . Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 P.M. (CBS) and fall of a working-class youth who has but one saleable - - "Race for Your Life, Charlie commodity. R, C Brown" is a full-length cartoon

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