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Come and see: Diocesan Youth Convention brings young people together

By MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF

High energy. That would be the best twoword description of last Sunday's Youth Convention held at Bishop Connolly High School, Fal1 River. Where else on a Sunday might one find hundreds of youths dancing in a school auditorium or running through the aisles with their friends? ' Almost 800 youths gathered for the convention and besides having fun dancing to the music of the Christian singing group Brethren, they experienced prayer, celebrated Mass together, listened to guest speakers, shared stories, and were called to join Jesus. Some 130 youth came from St. Mary's Church in Mansfield alone.

The theme of this year's convention was "Master, Where Do You Stay? Jesus Answered, Come and See," and students were invited to accept their own flag of discipleship during the day. Chief org~nizer for the convention was Bud Mil1er from Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Swansea and this was the first year he's coordinated the youth conven-

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tion. "The purpose of the day is to mix prayer and how certain people in the New Testament and worship with evangelizing, catechism, and had certain views of him, thinking they had fun," said Miller. He has been director of figured him out, only to find him doing someyouth and young adult ministry for the dio- thing unexpected like eating a meal with the tax collector Zaccheus. cese since September and Jesus looked past what othhas been a coordinator of ers could not and saw the youth ministry services reality of the situation, a since 1994. man who needed a change "When kids come in in his life, Ponsetto exthey don't know what to plained. expect," said Miller about "You must remember to the youth conference. look at the scriptures to find But as the day goes along Jesus, because the heart of they find it's a lot of fun the Catholic faith is not and they really enjoy about CCD or Mass, but it's themselves. about Jesus and knowing The event began with that he loves you," said a Mass celebrated by Ponsetto. He told the youth Bishop Sean P. O'Malley that Jesus stopped to take OFM Cap., at noon, and time for people and enthen students attended a couraged them to do the talk by Dan Ponsetto of same.

Wayland, MA, who Dave Dumaine of Our spoke to the young Lady of Mount Carmel in people of the diocese about discipleship and the invita- Seekonk spoke about the lack of passion in youth and the church today. He had students tion to take that call seriously.

The first speaker for the day was sup- laughing out loud as he acted out the reacposed to be Mike Moseley from Chi- tions he received when talking to young cago, but due to il1ness he could not be people, which ranged from a little reaction ten there. This presented a problem for years ago, to just nods and stares today. He Miller, but he was able to adapt to the said that if young people listening to him did change. "I'm wiped out, but very good," not have a youth group at their church or they he said about halfway through the pro- thought church was dry, they should do something about it. Walking to the back of the gram.

Ponsetto spoke again before dinner, seated crowd, all eyes were on him as he exasking those in attendance what it means plained how he used to be the guy that sat in to be a Catholic. "What does it mean to the back of the church or gathering and didn't be a follower of Jesus?" he queried. He get involved. "You can change the whole related a story about a woman who church! I never thought I'd be the guy up in needed a day off from her hectic life and front of you ten years ago, but here I am," said found herself getting angry at a stranger Dumaine.

Most of the convention took place in the who was seated across from her at a fast food restaurant. She mistakenly thought school's auditorium where several banners were he was taking pieces of her candy bar as hung, one with the day's theme and another he read a newspaper, but later found out with the phrase "Death: Been There, Done That, No Fear-Jesus Christ." The idea for the banh~r bar had been in her purse the entire time and it was she who was in the ner clearly was influenced by some of the more wrong. That might have been fine, but . popular commercials seen on television, but the when the stranger got up to get another message was not about sneakers or soda, but coffee she took a bite out of his uneaten about being a Catholic.

Craig Aldrich of St. Patrick's in Somerset muftin and left the restaurant, wo~der­ ing to herself how he had the nerve to was one of the many youth in attendance. He has been coming to the conventions for seveat her candy.

The moral, Ponsetto told students was eral years, but this one was especially memo"sometimes reality is not what it seems, rable for him because he was asked to be the we've missed the point of it aIL" He master of ceremonies. "It was a lot of work, brought them from that humorous story but a lot of fun," he said. Judging by the numto one more serious, speaking of Jesus ber of young people in attendance who were dancing in the aisles or who had smiles on their faces, the call to students to get involved has been heard loud and clear.

God·s finger touches each of our lives.

You are called.

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YOUTHS ARE IN THE HOUSEl Young people at the recent Diocesan Youth Convention (left) dance around the auditorium at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, to the music of Christian rock group "Brethren." At center, Dan Ponsetto, one of several speakers at the gathering, speaks to attendees about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Students (top right) choose among bumper stickers, prayer cards and pins available for sale.

Above, Bud Miller, chief organizer of the convention and director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, addresses the crowd. With him stands master of ceremonies Craig Aldrich of St. Patrick's Church in Somerset. (Anchor/Gordon photos)

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Cardinal calls Oregon vote tragedy for all Boston Cardinal Bernard Law, chairman of the US Bishops' Committee for Pro-Life Activities, has called the Nov. 4 decision of Oregon voters to retain the state law authorizing physicianassisted suicide "a tragedy for all Americans, most of all for seriously ill patients, who deserve better care for their real needs, not an invitation to suicide."

The law affects not only those not expected to live more than six months but also those who could live indefinitely if g.iven such lifesaving medical treatments as insulin or kidney dialysis.

The cardinal pointed out that "Since Oregon voted to legalize assisted suicide in 1994, no other state ~as followed its lead-instead, more states have passed laws against the practice: ...Oregon...will discover what the experience of the Netherlands has already shown: this deadly experiment will do great harm to the helpless subjects it claims to help."

"By ensuring relief of pain, compassionate care and loving support, we can build a society in which physician-assisted suicide is irrelevant as well as illegal," the cardinal concluded.

St. Anne's programs receive close to $2.5 million in state grants The Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services recently awarded grants to three community health programs at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River. The state will fund St. Anne's Tuberculosis Clinic, the AIDS residence, Hope House, and Lifeline, a substance abuse treatment program, through 1998 with the possibility of continued annual funding for each program until the year 2000.

"We're very pleased with the state's contribution. The continued funding of these community health programs reinforces Saint Anne's role in providing these valuable services to the greater Fall River community," said St. Anne's president Joseph W. Wilczek.

The Tuberculosis Clinic, located within St. Anne's Ambulatory Care Center, provides diagnostic and treatment services that prevent transmission of the disease within the community.

The TB clinic will receive

$30,000 for the next five years in grant money.

Hope House, a ten-bed residential facility located in a renovated home near the hospital, offers a supportive home for residents who are in the intermediate and end stages of AIDS. Hope House provides a safe, dignified and caring setting where the physical, psychological, sociological, and spiritual needs of each person and his or her loved ones are met. A grant totaling $200,000 for the next five years was awarded to the. Hope House facility.

The Lifeline Program, a'substance abuse treatment program specializing in opiate dependency, will receive $262,000 annually for the next five years.

This unique outpatient treatment service provides methadone medication and outpatient substance abuse counseling servic'es.

For more information on the Tuberculosis clinic, Hope House or the Lifeline Program, call St. Anne's Hospital at tel. 674-574 I.

HAVING A BALL! The 43rd annual Bishop's Charity Ball is set to take place on January 9, 1998 at the Venus de Milo restaurant in Swansea. Some of the people who have been working on the event are pictured above. From the left they are: Horace Costa, St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan President and co-chair of the ball; Mrs. Claudette Armstrong, decorating committee chairman; Rev. Thomas J. Harrington, diocesan director of the ball; Ms. Claire O'Toole, chairman presentee committee; Mrs. Claire McMahon, chairman hospitality com~ mittee; and Antone Pacheco, master of ceremonies for the event.

Bishop's Charity Ball plans underway The 1998 Bishop's Charity Ball will be held on Friday evening, January 9, at the Venus deMilo Ballroom in Swansea. For nearly half a century, the ball has been one of the highlights of the winter holiday social season in southeastern Massachusetts. Proceeds of the annual Diocesan event benefit the charitable endeavors of the many institutions, agencies and ministries which are supported by the Catholic Charities Appeal.

Serving as co-chairpersons for this year's ball are Miss Theresa Lewis of New Bedford, president of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, and Horace Costa of Taunton, president of the Diocesan Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The organizations which the co-chairs of the

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ball represent have collaborated in conducting this annual diocesan celebration. This year, members of the Diocesan Young Adult Ministry will join the DCCW and the Vincentians in organizing the ball.

Reflecting the theme which has been identified by the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, for preparations in calendar 1998 for the Millennium observance, the theme of this year's ball will focus on the Holy Spirit. Generally the decoration scheme is kept secret until the festive evening arrives. However, this year the chairperson of the Decorations Committee, Mrs. Claudette Armstrong of St. Louis de France Parish in Swansea, has revealed that youngsters in the 5th and 6th grades from several paroch'ial schools will be participating in preparing some of the decorative elements that will embellish the ballroom.

Friends of diocesan charitable activities are invited to support the ball and an attractive souvenir program will be prepared again this year listing benefactors. Subscrip-

tions may be processed in each geographic area of the diocese. In the greater Attleboro area, prospective donors are invited to contact Father Bruce Neylon, the regional director, at St. Mary's Parish in Seekonk, tel. 399-8440. Father Manuel P. Ferreira serves as area director in greater Taunton and he may be reached at St. Anthony's Parish at tel. 822-0714.

Serving as coordinator of the program in the Cape Cod Deanery is Father Thomas L. Rita, Our Lady of the'Assumption Parish in Osterville. He may be reached at tel. 428-2011. In the greater New Bedford area, the director is Father John A. Perry of St. John Neumann Parish in East Freetown who can be contacted at tel. 763-2240.

The Diocesan Office of Catholic Charities and Development coordimites efforts in the greater Fall River area. Prospective contributors may call 676-8943. There are several categories and levels of support which are available. Inquiries are warmly welcomed. ~

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Jennie H. Connolly, 102, a Fall River native and the sister-in-law of the late Bishop of Fall River, the Most Reverend James L. Connolly, died Oct. 22 at.the Clifton . Rehabilitative Nursing Center in Somerset. . She was the wife of the late John E. Connolly and the daughter of the late Timothy and Ellen (Fox) Lowney.

She lived in Fall River for most of her life, then moving to New Bed(ord and later to Somerset.

She was the oldest living graduate of the class of 19 13 of the former Holy Family High School in New Bedford. A graduate of the former Teachers' Training School in Fall River, she also

held a bachelor's degree from the former Calvin Coolidge College, also in Fall River.

Mrs. Connolly taught in William S. Greene and William Connell elementary schools in Fall River for over 25 years until her retirement in 1968. She moved to Somerset in 1968, where she was a member of St. Thomas More parish, at which her Mass of Christian Burial was offered Oct. 24. She was a member of the parish Women's Guild and was also an honorary member of the Fall River Catholic Women's Club.

She is survived by grandnieces and grandnephews.

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Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139: 1-10; Lk 17:1-6 Wis 2:23-3:9; Ps 34:2-3,16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82: 2-3,6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Wis 7:22-8: 1; Ps 119:89-91,130,135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19: 2-5; Lk 17:26-37 Wis 18:14-16;19: 6-9; Ps 105:2-3,3637,42-43; Lk 18:1-8 On 12:1-3; Ps 16: 5,8-11 ;Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32

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CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB of Fall River recently held a Bishop's Niglit at White's of Westport Restaurant where they presented Bishop Sean O'Malley with a donation of $300 for his charitable endeavors. Pictured are, from left, Betty Conboy, president; Bishop O'Malley; Mary Rodrigues, vice-president; Maureen O'Rourke, secretary; Polly Phenix, treasurer; and Rev. Horace Travasso~, club moderator. (Anchor/Mills photo) I

Fall River natives publish comprehensive book on preventing, reversing h~art disease I

Fall River natives Mary McGowan, MD, and her sister, Jo McGowan Chopra, have cpllaborated on writing "Heart Fitness for Life," a comprehensive approach to preventing and reversing heart disease. Published this m9nth by Oxford University Press, 'it provides clear and understandable information on diet, exercise, medication, stress reduction and, very important, the attitude ne~ded to overcome heart problems.

Dr. McGowan, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Wo~cester, continued to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where she specialized in cholesterol Il\anagement. She is now director of the Cholesterol Management Center of the New England Heart Insti-

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Both sisters were born at St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, and grew up in the city, attending between them the former St. Joseph and St. Mathieu schools, the present Holy Name School and the former Sacred Hearts Academy, all in Fall River.

Dr. McGowan's book has been cal1ed a "must read" by cardiologists across the nation, one of whom said as a reason for recommending it that "most people take better care of their cars than they do their own bodies."

Dr. William Castelli, medical director of the Framingham, MA, Cardiovascular Insti- . tute said in a foreword to the book that artery block. ages caused by cholesterol account for almost half. the deaths annually in the United States, therefore it is of prime importance that people know what they should do and not do to avoid becoming part'

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Dr.·McGowan gives many lectures throughout the nation and wil1 be speaking at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Fall River Public Library. The program, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, is free and open to the public.

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VOCATIONS TAKE YOUR PLACES! FATHER PATRICK FLETCHER SPRINKLES HOLY WATER OVER SOLDIERS DURING A MASS AT NATO'S EAGLE BASE SITE NEAR TUZLA IN BOSNIA. THE VOCATIONAL LIFE OF'PRIESTS AND NUNS TAKES PEOPLE TO PLACES ALL OVER THE GLOBE TO SPREAD AND STRENGTHEN THE CATHOLIC FAITH.

"I run toward the prize to 'which God calls me - , life on high in Christ Jesus."

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Schools must-avoid short route to chaos

By REV. KEVIN J. HARRINGTON

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There is a great line in Robert Bolt's play, "A Man for All Seasons," when Thomas More confronts Cardinal Wolsey's desire to secure a divorce for King Henry VIII against the Pope's will and More's conscience. Wolsey maintains that the need for a male heir to the throne takes precedence over , More's private conscience and defends the need to defy the Pope with these words: "All right, regrettable!

But necessary, to get us an heir!

Now explain how you as Councilor of England can obstruct these measures for the sake of your own private conscience." More replies: "WeILl believe when statesmen forsake their own private'conscience for the sake of their publ ic duties...they lead their country by a route to chaos."

The Editor short Cpnscience is clearly a vital part of the self. The great Horace Mann in the 1840s recognized the importance of public schools, not so much as conveyors of knowledge, but as formers of values. Since compulOFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER sory public schooling in Ameri.ca began in the 1830s and 40s, this has Published weekly by The Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River been recognized. Since the days of .887 Highland Avenue P.O, BOX 7 .

Plato, schools have been seen as a Fall River. MA 02720 Fall River, MA 02722-0007 place to form moral individuals and Telephone 508-675-7151 virtuous citizens. Unfortunately, in FAX (508) 675-7048 the 1980s and 90s a consensus on Send address changes to P.O: Box7 or call telephone number above moral education in the public schools became impossible to gain without repressive policies or diviEDITOR GENERAL MANAGER sive conflicts over matters of private Rev. John F. Moore Rosemary Dussault conscience. ~ LEA'AY IllAISS -'FALL R,lvEA Not since the days of the Red

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Menace, i.e. the 1950s and 60s between classroom teachers and post-Sputnik reform of the schools university professors (theorists), 66 has there been so much focus on percent of professors believe that government intervention in upgrad- children probably become disruping them. The need to upgrade is tive in class because teachers fail always tied to some need to com- to engage them.. 88 percent of pete globally; and this kind of teachers surveyed identified discithinking gives the government the pline as one'of their top concerns, veneer of national security as an whereas only 33 percent of profesexcuse to intervene in the matter. sors believed that training teachers President Bill Clinton has made in maintaining classroom discipline it the top priority of his second term is absolutely essential. to extend the control of government Teachers consistently report that into the arena of public education. their college educations have not He seems driven to become in- prepared them for the real ities of the vplved in the minutiae of educa- classroom. Some professors teach tional reform even to the extent of future teachers that truth not only ' ,advocating school uniforms over does not exist, but does not matter. , school dress codes and mandatory What is legal is ethical and what is over voluntary community service. ethical is legal. The courts become In other words, the freedom of con- the ultim~te arbiter of what is right science essential to meaningful in- or wrong. dividual lives in our communities All the ideological battles over , continues to be sacrificed on the what is to be taught, how it should altar of government-driven educa- be taught and who should teach it tional reforms. have not improved our schools one This is most evident in President iota. Local control ana choice are Clinton's mantra: "Standards plus preferable to any form of governAccountability equal Excellence." ment intervention. If the governTeachers are constantly changing ment must intervene, it should con, textbooks to accommodate the lat- centrate on aid to inadequately ,est politically correct theo'ry advo- funded schools or provision for accated by the wizards of our ivory cess of parents from such districts towers. Theorists are mandating to better schools for their children. professional days set aside for The ultimate caveat emptor apteachers to test their newest peda- plies: "He who pays the piper gogical:theories. This explains the chooses the tune." Politicians need joke: "What's the difference be- to be reminded that it is the taxpaytween a theorist and a terrorist?" ers and not they who should choose Answer: "A terrorist you can ne- the tune. Without the conscience gotiate with!" of a community the road to chaos Asan example of the difference路 is short.

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Dorothy DCilY, a saint for our times One hundred years ago, T"Jov. 8, 1897, a child came into the world in a lower mjddle-c1ass area of BrookIyn, N.Y. Her name was Dbrothy Day. The centenary of this birth is a day for Catholics to celebrate, for few people have left an imprint on American Catholicism that can match the legacy of this remarkable woman. , Most remember Dorothy Day as the spirit behind the Catholic Worker moveJ;llent, a network of houses providing hospitality to all the poor who come to their doors. She founded this service for destitute people in 1933, with a scruffy Fr6nch peasant named Peter Maurin, who believed the Gospel had to be lived literally. , Together, they worked, to help create a society where people would be bytter, not better-off. They put flesh on Catholic social teaching: helping the poor, the unemployed, the Iiopeless, the sick, working for peace and justice. I By her death Nov. 29,11980, people of all positions recognized the momentous impact Dorothy Day had had on the American conscience. To the end she was faithful to the vision she had been given, which paralleled the one espoused by the saint she found so remarkable, St. Therese of Lisieux. This was to find God in all the "little things," in "the holy sublimity of the everyday," in the persons of the least among us.

Dorothy Day saw Christ in the skid-row bum, the destitute mother, the person suffering from alcoholism, and she spent her life Itrying to restore theirdig• OIty. , One regret I have is that I never met Dorothy Day in person. Yet, as a newspaper reporter for T.he Long Island Catholic in the '60s and '70s, I would interview people who were do,ing good work for others, and was amazed at how often they told me their in- ' spiration had been Dorothy Day. Many of them had been associated with,the Catholic 'Worker I)ospitak, ity houses.

These people would talk about the incredible woman with the piercing blue eyes who spoke of love for others, who remained totally faithful to serving Christ and who inspired others.

Last year a movie on her life, "Entertaining An-

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gels: The Dorothy Day Story," was produced by Father Ellwood Kieser ofPaulist Pictures. The film covers 20 years of Dorothy Day's life, honeStly showing her inner spiritual struggles as she coursed the fast lane of the Roaring '20s. She briefly was a communist, had a back-street abortion, lived with an atheist lover, had his baby and then, yearning for "something more," was touched by grace, found God and the Catholic Church. , Hers is certainly a remarkable and powerful story of conversion.

To note the centenary celebration of Dorothy Day's birth, Warner Brothers has released the home video edition of "Entertaining Angels," with Moira Kelly as Dorothy Day and Martin Sheen as Peter Maurin.

Father Robert Morrissey, pastor of St. Mary's Church in Ridgefield, Conn., who first met Dorothy Day when he was a high school student, said this movie "may be just what you need to help you discover Christ and a really dynamic faith. If you want a real taste of the Gospel, see the film." I did, and I agree.

J believe, as many have written, that Dorothy Day, whoso truly lived the Gospel, is a contemporary saint.

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God, having the powerto know and to love him', we Evtmgelicals do not b~lieve that "good works'" must respond to that free initiative of God. are involved in our salvation, which is a gift of God freely has chosen to involve us in the saving God. Catholics believe that those who work well work of his grace. We are free to enter that communto the end and who trust' in God will achieve eternallife, as said the Couqcil of T..rent.

The idea of salvation by' ''faith alone," if we truly accept Jesus as our savior, makes a lot of sense.' .' ,' " ; As a lifelong Catholi~, I don't understand ex-' actly what the church's' position is on this issue. ' Are we saved by faithalope or by faith plus works?

By Father Or am I off base entirely wondering about it?

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A. I'm sure you're awa,re this has been a hot isiiue in Christianity, especially since the Protestant Re-' . " ,,' formation. " . ' . . ' HI' ion oUove which God offers or notto enter it. . Since there is an infinite inequality, a chasm of Fortunately, interfaith' dialogue on the subject in' recent years generally ha~ raised the "debate" above . b~ing, between God and ourselves, we can never posthe either-or, heated arguments so common in the last sess a real right, or'merit, to anything from God. 400 years. Discussions are more charitable today and Nevertheless, Godaccept~ our cooperation with probably much c10sertb the truth than they once were.' . his'grace as "merit," merit which is itself pure gift of We are, after all, dealing here with"a' mystery. As . his goodness. with other mysteries, whqn we attempt to explain' an I(you 'think ab'out it, there is obviously no way to interaction between the infinite, eternal God, and very wrap all those positions into a neat, satisfying packlimited, circumscribed creatures like human beings; age. Accepting them doesn't bring us any closer to we inevitably run 'into frustrations.. '' explaining how merit, human freedom and God's graHow can God, a divi'he Person, unbounded an'd cious generosity meet in the process of salvation. without,limit, be contained within the limits of a hu'~'-' .' Yet, each of these doctrines is necessary; we,disman nature? How cah a human being, limited and card or ignore anyone of them only at the cost of fragile "like iJs 'in everything except sin," as St. Pa~1 ,. undermining the Gospels' message of hope. says, be ~t the same time, the infinite Creator God? , There is, I believe, no major Christian' denominaThereis no rational answer: no way to solve the . tion which has a body of basic beliefs that would puzzle to our satisfactio~. Yet, that seemi'ng contrareject any bfthese statements. The difference, if any, .' diction is preciselywhat:we b'efieve, by faith:'~bout' ,', wouldhe about emphasis.,' ' , ' .

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I have a worthwhile project for you: welcoming foster children to their new homes in your community.

Some cQmmunities have a Welcome Wagon program, where a person stops' by to welcome newcomers with gifts and information.

No one needs welcoming more than foster children.

Uprooted from their birth homes, often the victims of abuse, frequently without any possessions of their own, they feel very scared and alone.

Suppose some nice person were to stop by with a gift of some personal items and a "we're glad to have you here with us." That might make a big difference.

Mark Brown founded Foster Care Luggage for Kids. Realizing that children in foster care often 路have only a black plastic bag to lug their meager possessions from one home to another, he provides suitcases. .

To a hurt child who knows little security, a suitcase is more than a traveling bag. It can be a miniplace of their own, a home for their few but valued items.

To learn more about Foster Care Luggage', call 31-7-329-7895.

What else might foster kids appreciate? How about a T-shirt, with a community logo, or a local team logo. The Chamber of Commerce or Tourist Information Office in your area might have items

available with local or regional identification.

Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals are almost always a hit. These too might have a sports or local logo for older kids.

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schools, counties and other groups have such identifying blankets. They aren't called comforters by accident.

Local businesses, stores, and fast-food places are usually glad to provide some premium gifts. Such gifts, like free french fries, are for them a sales gimmick. for the foster child, they may be a small treasure.

In personally bringing a bag of goodies to the door to welcome the foster child, you will also meet the foster parents. Foster parents are among the most underappreciated, overworked, underpaid and abused adults in our society.

Perhaps your ministry might extend to offering the foster parents an evening of respite care once a month, when you babysit while they have a rare night out and away from it all.

In providing gifts for the foster kids, it is important that they not be identified as foster kids. They need to be treated like everyone else.

You have a marvelous and generous idea, pro.viding personal services to needy youngsters. I hope our suggestion is helpful.

Reader questions on family living and child care to be answered in print are invited. Address questions: The Kennys; St. Joseph's College; 219 W. Harrison; Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.

Consecration to the Divine Will Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the immensity of Your Light, that Your eternal goodness may open to me the doors and make me enter into It t<;> form my life all in You, Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate before Your Light, I, the least of all creatures, put myself into the little group of the sons and daughters ofYour Supreme FIAT. Prostrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that it clothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to You, Divine Will. It will be my Life, the center of my intelligence, the enrapturer of my heart and of my whole being. I do not want the human will to have life in this heart any longer. I will cast it away from me and thus form the new Eden of Peace, of happiness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. I shall have a singular strength and a holiness that sanctifies all things and conducts them to God. Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinity that They permit me to live in the cloister of the Divine Will and . thus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creature was created.

Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen of the Divine Fiat, take my hand and introduce me into the Light of the Divine Will. You will be my guide, my most tender Mother, and will teach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order and the bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate my whole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the doctrine of the Divine Will and I will listen most attentively to Your lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that the infernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to entice me and make me fall into the maze of the human will.

Heart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Your flames that they may bum me, consume me, and feed me to form in me the Life of the Divine Will.

Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my heart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands. You will keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of God. My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may flourish and be the instrument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. ( In Honor of Luisa Piccarreta 1865-1947 Child of the Divine Will)

Countdown to Christmas, part II So, you are on your own for those babies, or In the first installment of our religious educaconsult your local Catholic boo~store clerk. VISA tion series "Christmas Words and What They,Probaccepted in most cases.) ably Really Mean," it was firmly established that Which brings us to "swaddling clothes" myrrh is neither a space station nor a Rhode Island words I have loved since I was old enough to giggle. exclamation denoting severe cold.

There's just something about "swaddling" that Rather it is' a gum resin used in making perfumes (not gum, for heaven's sake). It was pricey in the <lays the magi followed stars from big cities to mangers in remote areas.

You will recall we are trying to get an inspirational jump on the Season of Counting the Days Until Christmas, also known in the secular and highly commercial Santa Claus culture as Counting the Shopping Days Until One's VISA Card

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We want to be able to define for our children and grandchildren (as well as perfect strangers in makes you want to smile. the express checkout lane) things like magi, frankSadly, "to swaddle" simply means "to wrap" or incense and swaddling clothes. "to swathe" despite how much fun we could have Note: Magi were covered in the first installment, but for the record it should be noted that some . making up stuff for "to swaddle."

Bibles don't use "magi" anymore. Honest. The Swaddling clothes are strips of cloth used to translators have substituted "astrologers," which for wrap babies after they are first born. Really. Thus, all I know is a better translation of the Greek word, with no super absorbent infantwear for miles but it sure plays havoc with those of us heavily inaround, the baby Jesus was 'swaddled in swaddling clothes. Swaddle, swaddle, swaddle. vested in Nativity scenes purchased at Catholic I love it. bookstores whose clerks assured us the little ceramic characters were "the three kings" (aka magi).

Finally, frankincense. As it turns out, it's hard So until they change the words of the Christmas to tell frankincense from myrrh. Frankincense is carol from "We three kings of Orient are" to "asalso a gum resin. trologers from the east," I'm sticking with the gaudHowever, it is burned for its fragrance much like ily dressed camel riders we see depicted in annual incense. Also, it was pricey like myrrh and gold.

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Which makes you wonder why astrologers would Maybe in the future you'll be able路to buy little be wandering around"with gold, frankincense and creche figurines who are holding telescopes or myrrh. maybe riding camels with parabolic dishes slung Maybe they were three kings of the Astrology over their rumps.

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Mooy people ask the qu~stion sations about their own voca"How do I know if I am called tion. An interest in a church to a Church vocation?" vocation that is not articulated As with all vocations-mar- will diminish and fade. A vocariage, teaching, medicine, law, tion is a gift given to us service ofany kind, you feel by our loving God. It lIft1nterest. ''I think I might D'Iil~/';)~1l is..a gift meant to be ljkf: to be...", Feeling an inshared.

Questions will arise terest may be the first . . when you first speak stirrings of receiving .' about your own possible God's invitation to vocation with someone. serve Him as sister, What are the initial steps brother, priest, dearequired? What does a con. It is what many priest, brother, sister do? refer to as "a call" to religious life or • Will I be happy as a priest •or religious? priesthood.

God's invitation or "call" is Meeting others like yourself important. So, too is our re- who feel those stirrings about sponse. Both are experiences of service is valuable. Many God's grace grounded in a de- young people in lucrative jobs sire to serve God through a speak of something missing, a church vocation. Recognizing lack of satisfaction from what this graced invitation often elicits conflicting feelings: excitement, confusion, happiness, fear. wonder.

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Most essential of all is tion. Participating in the sacWhat do you do if you "feel prayer. You must share your rarnental life of the Church an interest" or "call" to serve interest with God through helps bring clear conviction God as a priest, brother, sister, prayer. Pray for openness to about the importance of minis- deacon7You have taken the first step in reading this. What's accept His grace of a vocation try in the Church. to priesthood or religious life if Spiritual direction is a great next? Contact: Rev. Craig A. it is truly yours. It takes COUT- tradition in the Church's history. Pregana, Vocation Office, P.O. age to make a decision about Aspiritualdirectorcanbeatruly Box 2577, FaIl River, MA vocation. Prayer provides you helpful guide in walking you 02722, tel. 675-1311, Email with generosity and wisdom. through the path of discerning FRVocationOffice@Juno.com.

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Key findings include: • 1I'articipation in liturgical roles and devotional activities are particularly strong indicators of the likelihood of interest in a vocation.

• Attending daily Mass, acting on faith in daily life, and being involved in parish life are valued highly by those considering vocations • Parental encouragement of vocations leads to much more positive attitudes towards religious

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My faith as a child was centered in my parish and the priests there were always examples and models of holiness. Any young man who thinks he may have a vocation to the priesthood should comeforward. God may be calling you!

RODNEYTHIBAULT PONTIFICAL NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE My decision to enter the seminary was influenced by my parish priests and the seminarians I met at summer camp. Through them I heard God's call to consider priesthood!

PAUL BERNIER POPE JOHN XXIII SEMINARY My decision to enter the seminary has given me a calmness and a joy in anticipation of sharing the Gospel, teaching the word ofGod and caringforGod's people as a priest.

Many young Catholics think seriously about vocations but are not invited to pursue them, according to a study CARA recently completed for the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Vocations that was funded by Serra International Foundation. The survey of teens involved in paris~ youth or religious education programs and their parents concluded that the Church today faces

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• Many youths think about Church vocations, but they rarely discuss the subject with parents, DARIUSZ KALINOWSKI nor are they often encouraged by priests or reliSTS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS SEMINARY gious.

The priesthood is about serving the needs ofpeople, helping them to discover God's presence in their lives, The study also suggested some implications for and growing closer to God "!JSelf.·· .. . promoting vocations to the priesthood and reli.. ".. ' gious life. Activities which help cultivate voca,-

involves a sense of sacrifice and mission. Parental encouragement of vocations, usually part of a committed religious upbringing, is vital for creating a climate where the idea of vocation makes sense to youth. Finally, priests and religious must make it a personal priority to share their vocation stories and extend a personal in. vitationto youth to. consider vocations.

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Diocesan Vocation Directors (NCDVD) in Syracuse, New York on Copies of the directory are be- October 4-9, 1997. The convention theme, "Touched hy the hand of ing sent to each rectory and addi- God-Unspoken Grace," highlighted the mysterious and subtle way tional copies are available by con- God speaks to the human heart. tacting the Diocesan Vocation OfIn the keynote address, Msgr. John Strynkowski, former Rector of fice, P.O. Box 2577, Fall Rivet, 'Immaculate Conception Seminary of Huntington, New York, addressed MA 02722-2577; tel.: 508-675-· the reality of Church as family today, what the Church needs to be 1311. about to encourage healthy vocations and what the Church as family Members of the Diocesan Vo- means in terms of the sacramental and spiritual life. cation Council include Rev. Craig In separate workshops, Sister Donna J. Markham, O.P., Ph.D., and A. Pregana, Diocesan Director of Rev. Canice Connors. OFM Conv., Ph.D.• addressed the process of Vocations; Sister Mary Noel interviewing and assessing candidates for formation programs. Their Blute, R.S.M., Episcopal Repre- approach stressed the assessment of the total candidate: spiritual, sosentative for Religious; and dean- ciol, academic, psychological, in order to be sure candidates arc suited ery coordinators Fathers Gregory and equipped to entera fonhation process. The workshop underscored ~g~~~~:ice_G;j,Uvi'! ,!n~«Jhe k:l1ClU!aihealthycan#"....s make for bealthy ministers..

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Seminarians return to classes in U.S. and Rome Following their summer assignments, 23 diocesan seminarians returned to classes this fall.

Currently, there are 24 seminarians studying for the Diocese of Fall River this academic year. They include 3 transitional deacons preparing for ordination this summer.

The transitional deacons have completed formal seminary training and have been assigned to parishes in the diocese for a pastoral year.

Th~ deacons are Rev. Mr. David Shariand, who is assigned to Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Fall River, Rev. Mr. Edward Murphy, who will complete his pastoral year at.Holy Name Parish in Fall River and Rev. Mr:"1.4llzek Baczkura, wnocministers at 51.. Stanislaus Parish in FafHijver. buringthjs yeti' of pastoral formation, the transitional deAAOOS may preach alMass.:s, celebrate tbe sacraments of Baptism and Matrlmony,1lrinlfthe;Eucharist to.!he'innrm. and visit hospitals ~ aad(Juf~ng homeS; amon'g other pas-toral resPonsibilities in their respectiye parishes. " .Among·the diocesan seminarians there are 18 men in theology .and 3 In the college seminary: Three of these men have entered the seminary Jor the first time: Joseph Chagnon began his first year of college at St.John Seminary College in Brighton, Luke Wrohelentered thcological studies at the Pontifical Nonh Amencan College in Rome and Marco Melo began at Mount SI. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. According to a recent CARA study, the number of graduate-level seminarians since 1995 has increased worldwide from 3,I7Zin 1995 to 3,292in 1997 while the number of priestly ordinations has remained unchanged at 522. In the Diocese of Fall River, the number of graduate level seminarians has decreased only s lightly, from 24 in 1995 to 21 in 1997.

The seminarians are in formation at six seminaries: Pope John XXIIII National Seminary in Weston. MA; SI. John Seminary & St. John Seminary Cnllege in Brighton, MA; Mount SI. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD; Sts. Cyril & Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, MI; and the Pontifical Nonh Ameri<:an College in Rome.

For more information on how you can support the diocesan seminarians and other men and women in formation through your prayers and notes of encouragement, contact Fr. Craig Pregana at the Diocesan Vocation Office. Each year a "prayer lisf' is published and sent to the various Parish Vocation Teams. Pray for those who are preparing for a life of service to the People of GOO.

Parishes Respond to Vocatio.n Outreach - Called By Name I

In an effort to raise awareness of vocations among young people in the diocese, the Vocation Office continues to reach out to schools, parish religious education programs, and youth groups.

The Diocesan Vocation Council conducts presentations and panel discussions as a way to sll.are stories abou~ choosing and living a life of ministry in the Church. "I am encouraged by the nU\TIber of young people who freely discuss the possibility of a vocation.," commented Fr. Craig Pregana, Diocesan Vocation Director.

"They are eager to reach out and help others as part of their life work, and ministry in the Church provides an excellent opportunity for the connection of faith and service." . A few years ago the diocese participated in the Called By Name program, which focused the attention of parishioners on possible vocations in their parishes. The Vocation Office will conduct the program again in 1998 as a way to mark National Vocation Awareness Week, January 11-17, 1998. Parishioners will be asked to identify young men and women who possess the qualities that would be suited to a life of ministry in the G:hurch.

These young people will be identified, called by name, and invited

to meet others who have exhibited similar qualities. The program is aimed at affirming our young people who may possess the skills necessary for service in the Church.

Some parishes in our diocese have formed Parish Vocation Teams to create an awareness at the parish level of vocations.

These teams of parishioners gather to pray for vocations and provide prayer opportunities for other parishioners. The "31 Club" gives parishioners a chance to sign up on one day during the month to attend Mass and pray specifically for vocations while other vocation teams host a holy

hour for vocations.

As the Second Vatican Council explained, "The task offostering vocations rests with the whole Christian community ... " Each parish must recognize its role in the "ministry of invitation" by praying for and looking for young men and women who should think about a vocation. Once they are identified, the parish must extend an invitation to them so the young people can literally hear the call. Many of them feel it in their hearts and simply are waiting to be invited! If not us, then who will speak the Lord's invitation to them?

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Mercy Northeast Vocation Team names interim team Three years ago, the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in New England took a collaborative approach to vocation ministry. Last year the regional community of Albany, New York, joined them, changing their name to the Mercy Northeast Vocation Team. Presently the team consists of three members: Beth Fischer, RSM, from Connecticut; Melinda Hill, RSM, from New Hampshire; and Aliceann Walsh, RSM, from Rhode Island. They serve the regional communities of Albany, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Portland, Providence, and Vermont.

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Sisters of Mercy throughout the northeast have been invited to participate in a program that provides opportunities for women to be invited to local communities for prayer and dinner. Within each regional community the invitation to women also includes celebrations, gatherings and the experience of Mercy ministry.

For further information contact: Jean Cavanaugh, Director of Communications; tel. 401333-6333, Ext. 21.

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HOLY UNION SISTERS ~alled to be at the heart of the world, we joyfully follow Jesus Christ and look with hope to the future.

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Ministering in the Fall River diocese for over 100 years Contact: SR. HELEN POIRIER, susc St. Colman's Convent 45 Erie Avenue Brockton, MA 02402 (508) 559-7642

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SMILING SISTER Aliceann Walsh, RSM, imparts her enthusiasm for religious life to the youth of the diocese as Vocation Director for her religious order, the Sisters of Mercy. She is on the Diocesan Vocation Council and has served formany years in the Fall River diocese.

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BROTHER John Raymond is author of "Catholics on the Internet," a 400-page guide to Catholic resources. He said the links to religious resources are "unbelievable," but .users should be cautious about wrong or misleading information.

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WASHINGTON (eNS) Like the monks of old who labored to preserve the written word of their day. a monk in Massachusetts wants to be sure that Catholics get the most from today's more modern means of communication.

Toward that end, Brother John Raymond of the Monks of Adoration in Petersham, Mass., ~as written "Catholics on the Internet," a more than 400-page guide to the best Catholic resources available on·the World Wide Web. The book, to be published today by Prima Publishing in Rocklin, Calif., offers Brother John's choices for the: top 20 Catholic home pages on t~e Internet, as well as the addresses of hundreds of other Catholic-related Web pages.

He also discusses chat rooms, mailing lists, e-mail, modems, newsgroups and access providers, and takes his readers step by step through the creation of tneir own , home pages: "I began on the Interriet without the slightest idea of w~at I was doing," he wrote in the introduction. "Throughout this book I will keep in mind people who are new to the Internet, as I once was. I will also provide some information that hopefully will satisfy ~he Bill Gates types who are interested in Catholic sites."

A mathematician and electrical engineer by training, Brother John is a contemplative monk who has supported himself as a writer since cofounding the Monks of Adoration in 1984. He learned about computers after Catholic Twin c;ircle newspaper, for which he had been writing a biweekly column, asked him to begin sending his ar' ticles bye-mail.

That first e-mail weqt out in 1991. Since then, Brother John has designed a home pagel for the Monks of Adoration that features links to some 150 topics ranging from prayer requests ~o items available for sale at the monks' gift shop.

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One of the most criticized as" pects of the World Wide Web its anonymity - can be a help in the religious field, Brother John said in a telephone interview with Catholic News Service.

"Because the Internet is somewhat impersonal and anonymous, people can be more willing to ask religious questions," he said.

"And for learning about one's faith, it's unbelievable," he added.

Through Internet sites offered by Catholic colleges and organizations, "you can access information that you could have never gotten your hands on before,""he'added.

But there are also dangers in that plethora of information.

"Never has so much information been available," Brother John said.

"But having everything at your fingertips has its problems."

The anonymous nature of the Internet allows unscrupulous people to hide their identity or spread misinformation, he said.

"You don't really know if (a person calling himself) Father So and So is really Father So and So," Brother John said. And some of the people spreading information about the Catholic Church on the Web just have their facts wrong, he said.

"There are some official sites you can rely on," he said. Documents like the "Catechism of the Catholic Church," the Catholic Encyclopedia and many versions of the Bible are available online in their entirety, he noted.

The vast amount of information available on the Internet reminds . Brother John of the claim in chapter 21, verse 25 of the Gospel of John that "if everything Jesus did were written down, he didn't think the world itself could contain the books that would be written."

"So it seems to me with the ever-expanding information for Catholics on the Internet," the Massachusetts monk added.

For information visit the Monks of Adoration home page at http:// www.rc.netlorg!monks or write Prima Publishing, P.O. Box 1260BK, Rocklin, CA 95677, phone:(916) 632-4400.

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SCHOOL SPIRIT! Juniors from Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro were all smiles recently. Their banner "Mo' Juniors, Mo' Spirit" won first place at the school's recent homecoming celebration. From left they are: Katie Maker, Bridget Bowler, Caitlin Nelson, Catherine Servant, Amy Womack, Mary McCarthy, and Bonnie MacDonald.

HIGH FLYING! Members of the eighth grade class from St. Mary-Sacred Heart School of North Attleboro tackle the forty-foot platform at the Hockomock YMCA's ropes course. They learned about teamwork and cooperation throughout the day.

Teamwork learned at ropes course The Sl. Mary-Sacred ijeart School's eighth grade class and its teacher, Mrs. Kathleen Hohl, recently experienced the great adventure of the Ropes Program at the North Attleboro Hockomock YMCA. With the assistance of Sgt. Dan Coy Ie, the North Attleboro DARE officer, and the ropes program directors, the class rose to unexpected great heights in their lesson on cooperation and teamwork.

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tion to the philosophy ~fthe program and then students were divided into smaller groups to learn basic lessons of group cooperation. Through the games played and the group tactics employed, the class became more knowledgeable about the value of teamwork and each person's contribution. As the day progressed the lessons became harder to learn and each'task more difficult without reamwo~. .

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to accomplish the high ropes'exercise for' those students who felt comfortable doing so. From a forty-foot high platform, the students were instructed very carefully how to rely on team members to perform the jump. Supported by a specialized set of straps and equipment, each teammate took the plunge from the top platform.

Ground team members and. teachers cheered them on as the students learned some valuable lessons in teamwork.

CONNOLLY AWARDS JESUIT SCHOLARSHIP-Freshman Benjamin Terry accepts the 1997 Jesuit Scholarship from Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, principal Anthony Nunes (top photo). He and fellow student Marisa Toomey received the honor for their outstanding performance on the school's placement exam. Each year the $1000 award is given to a boy and girl scoring highest on the test. Below, four seniors were recently recognized as Commended Students in the 1998 National Merit Scholarship Program and were presented with certificates of achievement by the principal. From left they are Sara McLaughlin, Julie Rattey, Rebecca Turcotte, and Evan Lowney.

Stang Math Team adds up to victory The Bishop Stang math team scored a decisive victory this week with 21 perfect rounds as Bishop Stang team II came in first place and team I finished first in the math league. Students Owen Hartnett of Tiverton and Matt Jarvis of Fairhaven wrote perfect rounds.

Jeremy Caron of Swansea, Aaron Fernandes of Westport, Jocelyn and Megan Lally ofAcushnet, and Rachel Stopka of Dartmouth wrote two perfect rounds. .

Three students from Stang's team had perfect meets of 18 points, writing three perfect rounds: Jeremiah Daly of Marion, Leah Makuch of Fall River and Joel Maxwell of Westport.

The teams' next meet will be held at Stang on Nov. 19 and coaches Joyce Menard and Eileen Keavy are working hard with the "mathletes" to prepare.

STUDENT ELECTIONS-Sophomore and junior class elections were held recently at Bishop Stang, North Dartmouth. For the sophomores: (left photo from left) Katherine Manning was elected secretary; Brandon Mendez, vice-president; Matt Avellar, president; and Craig Barrett, treasurer. The juniors elected (center from left) are Joel Maxell, vice-president; Ashley Rego, treasurer; Mathew Arruda, secretary; and Kevin Huff, president. Senior Jennifer" Perrault (right photo) was recently accepted into the Up With People program and will spend a year traveling with it around the world, beginning in JUly.

Movie review: Gattaca .

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Although in this futuristic world there is no sinister big brother as in Orwell's 1984, Vincent must still take many steps to keep himself in with the elite and they begin to take their toll on him as unexpected events occur at Gattaca. Viewers find themselves wondering who might know of the new Jerome's identity or when he might slip up, and these factors make for an enjoyable movie. Another key is the strong female character Irene, played by Vma Thurman, and the film itself which relies on soft colors and some strong visuals. I found the fate of one character disappointing, but it did not take away from the film as a whole.

Gattaca offers its own opinions on genetic altering and leads the viewer down an interesting path for two hours. The "Brave New World" that Niccol offers as the future is an uneasy place if you are a regular, but the prejudiced world of the elite itself is even more unsettling. The real Vincent, with his new identity, may or not make it to the stars, but we as humans will always have hope to succeed, working as hard as Vincent to step beyond our boundaries and carve our own destiny.

This movie is rated PG-13 for violence and although kids may find it slow, it's a thought-provoking film and worth seeing.

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The movie Gattaca is a smooth ride into a futuristic world where parents have the option of conceiving their child the old-fashioned way or by scientifically removing "bad" traits such as weak hearts, tendency towards violence and poor eyesight in a "genetic hospital". This idea of selective genetic makeup raises many questions throughout the film and the story resulting from this situation is quite solid.

On Earth "sometime in the: future" is where first-time director Andrew Niccol stages his work. The story follows the life and fate of Vincent Freeman, played nicely by Ethan Hawke. He is a naturally conceived child, expected by doctors to die of a weak heart before age 32, who will also experience poor vision in his short Ii feti me, leadi ng his parents to decide their second child, Anton (Loren Dean) would have his traits altered at the hospital before birth, thus removing any tendency towards violence or chance for depression.

This difference between Vincent and Anton leads to a sibling rivalry that proves important in the , end.

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Families get together and people start telling stories. Each family has its old favorites, tales told again and again.

When I was a kid, my grandfather told stories of the pioneyr days in Illinois, tales of roads built,on old Indian trails, of capturing horse thieves and hiding runaway 'slaves, family stories he had learned from his father, who had learned them from his father. I knew some of those stories as well as I knew the story of the three bears - because I'd heard them so many times.

In fact, Grandfather had such a reputation as a storyteller that the local Scout troop would come out each year so that the members cou Id learn about the history of their neighborhood - not from a book, bu(from a man who remembered stories he'd heard from his parents, grandparents and friends.

My mom and dad told stories about growing up in the Depression, and that's how I learned that for a while, my mom had gotten her clothes out of the "poor box" at church. And my brothers tol<;l again and again about saving money from their paper routes for new biCycles.

Those stories told of the val,ue our family placed on hard work and earn-

ing your own way.

Repeating those stories around the dinner table, on the front porch or in the car strengthens a family's sense of who they are together, their aware-~~

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ness of life as a shared journey.

I wonder if telling family stories is becoming a lost tradition. When you hear a family story, treasure it.

The stories of old people can feel like "just a bunch of talk about old times," but if you'll stop worrying about missing this week's rerun of "Friends" and really listen to the story, maybe you'll learn something about how your parents got that way. Maybe you'll even learn something about what makes you tick.

Does your family tell a romantic story about how your mom and dad met? Do they repeat tales about how your people came to this country? Do you remember hearing a funny story about an uncle who couldn't keep

things straight?

You can help keep the tradition of telling stories alive in your familyor even bring it back to life if it's been lost. It's simple: Just ask questions and listen to the answers.

When you're sitting with your mom and there's a quiet moment, ask, "How did you meet Dad?" Ask your dad how he got into his line of work, or get your uncle talking about why the family moved across the country when he was little.

You may need to ask a couple of additional questions to get the words flowing, but most people are delighted to talk with a willing audience about their lives.

In fact, the most common reaction is probably surprise. "You really want to know that?"

Make it clear that you actually are interested - and the story is almost certain to come out.

Some people are great storytellers. But everybody becomes a better storyteller with an interested listener.

If you take the time to hear a family story -especially when the teller is an older person - that act of listening is a real gift. It says two things: I care about your memories of our family life, and I care about you.

That's the way it is with family stories.

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"EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR THE NEXT MILLENNIUM" Barbara Shlemon Ryan Judith Hughes Saturday, November 8 - 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $25 Donation - Cafeteria 4:30 Healing Service with Mass

COFFEE HOUSE: "LEVITE" Saturday, November 7 - 6:30 p.m.

HEALING SERVICE WITH MASS Sunday, November 9 - 2:00 p.m.

Fr. Richard Delisle and the LaSalette Prayer Community Healing Ministry

GRIEF EDUCATION SERIES Tuesday, November 11 - 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Call the Counseling Center (508) 226-8220

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During the month of November, DCCW officers, or contacting Kitsy Evening prayer will be prayed at 7 the LaSalette and Divine Mercy Lancisi, tel. 222-0135. All men and p.m. on Fri anq special prayerswill be offered at 8 a.m. Sat. All welPrayer Group will pray for the de- ' women are welcome to attend. come. Information: Joan Provost ceased.. All are welcome to join 699-2740. with them at 7: 15 p.m. every CURSILLO INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday in the chapel.

The Cursillo Movement for the CATHOLIC WOMEN'S diocese of Fall River will hold an CLUB,NB EMMAUS RETREAT, At 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 the information night at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 E.FREETOWN FREE CONCERT The coeducational retreat at St. John of God Church in women's club will welcome The chamber choir Sine Nom- Emmaus for young people between Somerset. Come for an evening of Maureen Sylvia Armstrong of the ine presents "Music of the Spanish the ages of 20-30 will be held the prayer, sharing, and explanation of New Bedford Aquarium Corp. as its Renaissance," directed by Glenn weekend of Nov. 14-16. Itprovides the movement. Information: Claire guest speaker. The meeting will be Giuttari, at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Sa- participants with the opportunity to Stevens 678-3831. held at the Days Inn, 500 Hathaway cred Heart Church in N. Attleboro. grow in faith and to share in a lovRd. N.B. Information: 763-4388.

It will also be performing at 7:30 ing community. Information: Fa- HOLY NAME, FR p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. Mary's Ca- ther Fred Babiczuk, 295-2411 or The support group Courage will thedral in P.R. The sixty-minute Butch LaPriore, 679-8860. meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the recprogram will include works by tory. The group is for homosexual Morales, Biebl and Brahms. Inf9r- FIRST FRIDAY CLUB Catholic men and women who are mation: 222-9191.

The First Friday Men's Club in- striving to live chaste lives.

The Calix Group will hold its vites men of all parishes to 6 p.m.

LaSALETTE SHRINE, Mass on Nov. 7 at Sacred Heart next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in ATTLEBORO Parish in Fall Riv,er. The Mass will the parish center. Calix enlists Judith Hughes, associate direc- be celebrated by Father Dave Costa Catholics who are celebrating retor of spiritual renewal services in and will be followed by an infor- covery from alcoholism, drug adthe Diocese of Norwich, CT will be mal dinner in the parish center. diction and other dependencies and one of the featured speakers at a Speaker at dinner will be George offers a supplement to the spirituworkshop titled "Empowering W. Sylvia, president of Humphrey ality of the "12 step" programs of Women for the Next Millennium," Oil Co., Tiverton.

AA and other groups. New memon Nov. 8. The workshop will run bers welcome. from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will VOCATION OFFICE also feature the noted lay evangeCollege and high school men are ST. MARY, MANSFIELD list and author Barbara Shlemon invited to a gathering for young An interfaith service of rememRyan. Pre-registration is required: ' men at Sacred Heart Rectory, Fall brance and thanksgiving for hos222-5410.

River,on the Friday after Thanks- pice clients who have died during There will be a healing service giving, Nov. 28, from 6:30-8:30 the past year will take place at, 3 150 GRADUATES of 14 at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9. It will include p.m. Evening prayer, dinner and a p.m. on Nov. 16, sponsored by the a celebration of the Eucharist, brief sharing about vocations and Community Visiting Nurse Agency Catholic colleges gathered at Ballymeade Country Club on hymns of praise and teaching. our Christian faith lives are planned. of Attleboro.

October 17th for the 3rd biPeople will have the opportunity to Newcomers are welcome. Contact ennial luncheon sponsored be prayed over and anointed indi~ Father Craig Pregana: 675-131 I, or O.L. VICTORY,

by Emmanuel, Holy Cross, vidually if they wish. The service Email: FRVocationOffice@Juno. CENTERVILLE will be led by Father Richard com.

Regis, and Stonehill ColO.L. HOPE, W. BARNSTABLE Delisle.

The路 Drew Fayne Memorial leges. Sister Sheila E. The musical group "Levite" will ST. ANNE'S HOSPITAL, FR Blood Drive will take place from 1- Megley, RSM, Ph.D., Presibe appearing at the shrine at 6:30 The first annual mini-health fair 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the parish center. dent of Regis College, inp.m. Nov. 8 for a free concert. The for the Hispanic community will be Those who would like to volunteer spired the group with her talk duo, made up of Lynn and Joseph held on Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 or arrange a time to donate blood can on the proud record of CathoHoldovitz offers unique music re- p.m. in St. Mary's School at Sec- call Mary Archer tel. 775-6591. lic higher education in flecting the Christian tradition. ond and Spring Streets, Fall River.

America, the challenges facInformation on breast cancer, HIV/ SWEATER COLLECTION, ing the colleges in the 21 st AIDS, diabetes, nutrition, social ACUSHNET century, and the need for conservices and home care services and Catholic, Protestant and Ortho- tinued commitment to the free screenings for cholesterol, dox members of Church Women theological and philosophical blood pressure, and breast and pros- United who will meet at 7:30 togoals of the schools. tate cancer will be available. In- night at Acushnet-Wesley Methodformation: Natalia Konarski or Sis- ist Church at 67 Main St., Acushnet, ter Patricia Conlan 674-5741. are asked to bring contributions of new or used sweaters and DCCW sweatshirts for shipment to men and The Fall River Diocesan Coun- women in flood-stricken Poland.

Jesus. ~ord of the harcil of Catholic Women is sponsor- Donations should be clean and vest. accept our praise and ing a trip to "Hidden Ireland" from ready to wear. our humble thanks for all April 18th through the 27th next the vocations which year. Profits will help defray the ST. MARY, N: ATTLEBORO through your ~pirit you give cost of the CARA survey conducted Adoration of the Blessed Sacraliberally and continually to this past spring and fall among ment will be held Nov. 7 and the women of the diocese. Further in- first Friday of each month followyour Church. formation can be obtained 'by call- ing the 7 a.m. Mass and continuing make those who are preing your local women's guild, just priorto the 9 a.m. Mass on Sat. paring for sacred ministry and consecrated .life strong and persevering in their intentions. multiply the laborers of 'the Gospel to anIn recognition ,of November as nounce your Hame to all For the second workshop offerNational Alzheimer's Month, ing, Nancy Pontes MSN, RN, Fampeople.

Catholic Memorial Home of Fall ily Nurse Practitioner-C, will dis'I'akeca're ,of all our River has planned two workshQps cuss concerns related to activities families and be near the ,on AI,zheimer's ,disease. Area ofdaily'living, nutritional and ethiyoung in our pzsrishes: healthcare providers, families of in- cal dilemmas, and challenging begrant them r.eadiness and dividuals with Alzheimer's and haviors of persons with members of the community are in- Alzheimer~s disease. The work,generosity to follow you. vited to attend. shop will be held from 6-8 p.m. on 'I'oday. too. by the power "Alzheimer's Re-Socialization," Nov. 20th. your~pirit. turn your gaze of a works~op designed to overcome Both workshops 'will be held at upon them and call them the communication barriers be- the Catholic Memorial Home in 'Grzsnt them the strength to tween persons with the disease;and Fall Riv.er and a certificate for 2.1 families/caregivers, will be held contact hours will be awarded at abandon everything in orfrom' 9:30to II :30 a.m. Nov. 13th. each workshop for participants. , 'der to choose onl,y you who C Deborah Jackson, I.:CSW and Those interested can pre-register by , are'love. m 'Suzanne Wonson, LSWwiUbe,pre- contacting,Anne Marie Kelly at - 'PopeJohn Paul 11 'senters.

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Diocese of Fall River - Fri., Nov. 7, 1997

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GIRL SCOUTS The Fall River Catholic Committee on Scouting will be holding classes for Girl Scouts in the Taunton/Attleboro area wishing to earn the "I Live My Faith" and/or "Family of God" medals. Registration and first class will be held at I p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Taunton. Information: Pat Latinville 678-8667.

CHRIST THE KING, MASHPEE The Cape Cod-Islands Chapter of Catholic Nurses will meet at6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 to discuss the topic "Catholic Nursing in the New Millennium." Deacon Paul K. Roma will be the speaker and all Catholic nurse members and non-members are welcome. Information: Deb Searle 420-1387.

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