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Debacle in the State Senate: Even Pro-Life senators vote to destroy human life ~

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was little else to be happy about regarding the November 5 vote by the Massachusetts State Senate to endorse destructive experirri.ents on newly created human life.

Thirty-seven senators, including several BOSTON - Except for the courageous actions ofSenators Marian Walsh (D-Boston) Pro-Life members, all took turns to rise and and Robert Hedlund (R-Weymouth), there shout "no!" during a key roll call vote, thus

opposing a move by Hedlund and Walsh to delete "clone and destroy" language from an "economic stimulus" bill.

Hedlund and Walsh pleaded to no avail with their colleagues to take the language out.

Hedlund argued that it was too complex to rush through without full debate, and Walsh

decried the act of approving the destruction of human life.

The bill will go to a specially appointed "conference committee" of House and Senate members. That committee must resolve the differences between the Senate version Turn to page 13 - Debacle

Catechists: Sowers of God's peace

By DEACON BRUCE BONNEAU, DIRECTOR, DIOCESAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

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FALL RIVER - This week in our diocese we celebrate Religious Education Week. It is an opportunity for us as Church to thank the volunteer catechists in parishes as well as the directors and coordinators of the parish programs for their dedication and work in handing on the faith to our young people.

The theme chosen for this year's celebration was "Sowers of God's Peace."

This theme, although chosen some years ago, seems ever so timely and even prophetic. At a time when our nation is involved in war in Iraq and Mghanistan, conflicts in Africa and Israel, when violence in our cities and in our schools is ever more common, and assault weapons, guns and knives are ever more prevalent ... peace can seem like a nice thought, but hardly a lived out reality.

It strikes me that when we refer to God's peace ... it is exactly that ... God's peace!

Much like God's love it is not earned, it is not attained, it cannot be manufactured, it can only be received and then shared. The only prerequisite is trust; trust in God. It has been said that the first question of faith is not whether God exists, but rather can God be trusted!

That's what our catechists and teachers do '" they unmask the cultural lies and false values we put our trust in, and unfold for our young people what God's peace is and what it looks like. Ultimately, they bear witness by their lives in a trust that yields peace.

The world offers a notion of peace that fights wars to establish boundaries, genocide to keep world order, violent means to produce a peaceful end ... which just never seems to come! But this is not God's peace; is it no wonder we don't trust in it any more?

God's peace, Christ's peace is where love is freely given and received; it is confident and trusts that God will bring good out of bad, that what we have is enough, Turn to page 11 - Catechists

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Brotherhood of Hope releases its album of Advent music SOMMERVILLE The Brotherhood of Hope, a community of Brothers and priests founded in 1980, recently produced its first, professionally recorded album "A Season of Hope - Rediscovering Our Advent Heritage" featuring traditional hymns, chants, Gospel and contemporary music.

The community, which works mainly in campus ministry at Boston University, the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, and F101ida State University, reaches out to lapsed Catholics. It also serves in young adult outreach and men's ministry.

Part of the proceeds from the new album will benefit the community's mission for orphans with HIV and other charities in Tanzania.

"Prepming for Christmas is a well-known theme of Advent, but prepaling for Chli'st's second coming is a theme not well known," said Father Philip Merdinger, BH, founder of the Brotherhood of Hope. "May this album inspire many people with all the rich themes of Advent."

Brother Rahl Bunsa, BH, supelior of the Brotherhood of Hope, said "A third of the songs are traditional hymns, a third are hymns we recomposed, and a third are con-

temporary songs written by the Brothers. "Although we had professional musicians· assist us, the album basically reflects our community'S daily prayer where we sing a lot."

The new album has received several strong endorsements.

Among them are Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard Law School professor and a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity; Thomas' Howard, the author of five books; Father Paul McManus, a former missionary and pastor of Asuncion Parish in Lawrence; Janis Clarke, a consecrated virgin, singer, and a member of the Rosary Apostolate of Quebec, Canada.

"In response to the frenetic 'holiday 'rush, the Brotherhood of Hope calls us back to our roots," Glendon said. "Hearts will be touched and spirits moved by their strong, faithfilled voices."

Msgr. John F. Moore, executive editor of The Anchor, in his endorsement said, "The Brotherhood of Hope is a new, refreshing voice in the Church!"

To order, call 1-800-433-3262, or visit the Website: www.brotherhoodofhope.org to sample songs, see the song titles, read national endorsements, and place your order online.

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MEMBERS OF Congress surround President Bush as he signs the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act into law at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. (CNS photo by Bob Roller)

Signin'g of partial-birth abortion ban called 'vital step' for nation WASHINGTON (CNS) - In for approving the ban, which has galize abortion.

Among the Catholic leaders atwhat a U.S. archbishop called "a already been challenged by abortion vital step in the right direction for - providers as an unconstitutional re- tending the signing ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building in Wash- . our nation," President Bush has striction on abortion.

'The struggle over partial-birth ington were. Cardinal Edward M. signed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act into law at a Washington abortion is not over, and the ban Egan of New York, Carl A. Anderceremony attended by many Catho- faces a court challenge," said the ad, son, supreme knight of the Knights lie leaders. signed by "millions of Catholics of Columbus, and Gail Quinn and Archbishop Charles 1. Chaput of across the United States."

Richard Doerflinger, director and Denver, chairman of the U.S. bish"But today our nation is one step deputy director of the bishops' Secops' Committee on Pro-Life Activi- closer to a culture of life." retariat for Pro-Life Activities. ties, said the signing last week The partial-birth abortion proceBut even as the president signed "marks the first time in three decades dure, used only in the second half of the legislation, U.S. District Judge that our nation has placed any re- pregnancy, is defined in the law as Richard Kopf was hearing argustriction on an abortion procedure." the partial delivery of a fetus from ments in Lincoln, Neb., on whether "We commend the president for the womb "for the purpose of per- he should block implementation of his action, and we pledge our prayers forming an overt act that the person the law. and support to see that this brutal knows will kill the partially delivThe suit was brought by the Cenprocedure remai.ns prohibited by law ered living fetus" and then perform- ter for R~productive Rights on beand intolerable to the American ing that act, killing the partially de- half of Dr. LeRoy Carhart of people," the archbishop added in a livered fetus instead of delivenng it Bellevue, Neb., and three other aborstatement. alive. tion providers. Carhart's earlier fight Pro-Life members of Congress against Nebraska's partial-birth The Pro-Life committee and the Knights ofColumbus also published have been working since 1993 to abortion ban led to the U.S. Supreme full-page ads in USA Today and Roll ban the procedure. Bills baning par- Court's 2000 Stenberg v. Carhart Call newspapers November 5 tial-birth abortions were twice ve- decision overturning the state law. thanking Bush and "members of toed by President Bill Clinton on As the hearing began, Kopf said Congress on both sides of the aisle" grounds that there ~no health the federal legislation had "serious exception in them. A health provi- vagueness problems" and expressed sion would have rendered the legis- concern that there was no exception Daily Readings lation virtually meaningless because for a mother's health. of the broad definition of maternal "It seems to me that the law is Nov 17 1 Me 1:10-15,41health given by the U.S. Supreme highly suspect, if not a per se viola43,54-57,62-64; Court in 1973 in its decisions to le- tion of the Constitution," he said.

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Archbishop Cronin celebrates his 7f31h birthday today.

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FALL RIVER - The familiar voice of Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin of Hartford on the telephone last week opened up memories of the 43-year-old auxiliary bishop of Boston who took over the Fall River diocese in

greatly touched by the number of people who came up to me that day to say hello, and renew their acquaintance," he said. "It meant a lot to me, just as the invitation

by Bishop Coleman to be one of the co-consecrators meant a lot to . me. It pleased me to no end."

When told that the memories of his tenure as bishop here as well as the humanitarian assis- . tance he sent to the earthquake victims in Portugal -,- who had

relatives here at the time - were long-standing, Archbishop Cronin said humbly, "Well, I suppose they are remembered. But I was only doing my job."

The archbishop said he fondly remembers J11<\king a pilgrimage to the Azores with Msgr. John Oliveira for one of the annual feasts of Santo Christo.

"Msgr.· Oliveira was closely associated with me. I remember the long procession with flower

petals of so many colors strewn on the roads along the way, and I had to watch my steps because it was so slippery. But it was a wonderful pilgrimage and I enjoyed it and the people so well."

Asked what retirement might be like, Archbishop Cronin laughed and said, "I can't tell you

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He said it will be like everything else unknown. "I was never an ordinary until I went to Fall River, and I hope it all worked out well for the diocese and everyone.

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At the time he took over the New England Franco-American anist since 1980 Fall River diocese after two years in Boston, he was the youngest Devotion bishop in the country leading a ...traditional French hymns including: diocese.

J'irai 10 voir un jour, Apprends-moi aaimer And as he celebrates his 76 th Aimer Jesus l'eco/lter ell silence, C'est Ie birthday today, Archbishop mois de Marie, 0 Pere je suis Ton enfant Cronin continues as apostolic adAve Maria (Schubert & Bach) & six more! ministrator of the archdiocese For more recordings, go to: until his successor, Archbishopwww.joseevachon.com Noifl...mes souvenirs designate Henry J. Mansell, 66, .. favorite Christmas carols a~d "riveillons" songs incll/ding: formerly bishop of Buffalo, N.Y., Minuit Chretiens, 11 est ne Ie Divin Enfant, Pelit Papa Noel is installed.

Dans celIe etable/Les anges de nos campagnes, Venez DiI'in Messie "Retirement came because I C'est comme ('a qu'('a s'passe, Nos vieilles nraisons, & more! reached the (mandatory retirement) age of 75 last year, and the Deracinee (uprooted) Hl?ly Father had me stay on for a Exciting new set offool-tapping, French-Canadian sing-alongs, while, and now he has made me hruno," nostalgic ballads, "Frenglish"songs; even La Bolduc medley! apostolic administrator of the archdiocese in the interim, which Order by pbone or by mail: is very nice," he added.

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"My successor is a great man, C~Von Musique a wonderful bishop, and that is the PO Box 157 great news," Archbishop Cronin Kutztown, PA 19530 said. "I have known Archbishop ARCHBISHOP DANIEL A. Cronin of Hartford, Conn., imCall toU·free 1·888-424-1007 or 610·683·9210 Mansell for many years· and he parts a blessing on Bishop George W. Coleman during cerVISAIMastercardlDiscover accepted. will make a great contribution to emonies at St. Mary's Cathedral last July. (Anchor file photo) this archdiocese, just as he has done in Buffalo - in the New York archdiocese where he . served as a priest and bishop."

"Yo'u'll find he is a great fellow, that he is very capable and dedicated, a hard worker," Archbishop Cronin said of his successor.

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Waste not - Want not' Those we call "in the know" forecast that we will be, paying more money this winter to heat our homes. Heating oil, natural gas and propane prices' will again'claim mOJe of the paycheck. If it's a really coldwinler, and w.ith the realization that supplies are tight, t~en we can expect a significant increase in energy Tates.

Given .the fact that as a nation we are dependant on foreign imports and tliat the Mideast is still in turmoil, it i~ easy to see why the layered look will not be in fashion, but a necessity. Currently, abolit 60 percent of United States oil consumption is from overseas sources.

Predictions hold that in another two years it will soar to 75 percent.

Given the uncertainty of the times, one can be sure that our oil bills will be more and more costly.

What all this really means is that we have no choice but to pursue a revitalized national energy policy. Currently, forecasters predict that n~w legislation is near to approval late this year. As usual, battle lines are being drawn between opposition forces. For example, the Republicans are urging an expansion in oil and gas exploration. The , Democrats would like to stress greater efforts in the area of conservation and renewable energy. However, both parties want to show the American people that they can indeed fix our energy problems.

The recent horrendous blackout which affected so many millions has stimulated efforts to overhaul existing power grids. The difficulties nowfacing so many energy companies will have to b~ answered by our Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In the long run, the common goal is to lower energy rates. There are plans for a new Alaskan pipeline to bring natural gas to the lower 48 states. New oil exploration in Alaska is not going to be a reality. Omnipresent environmental woes will limit exploration off our coastlines. This battle will continue until some solution is brought to the issue of natural energy sources powered by. wind or-rides.

In the meantime, Canada's native peoples are exploring ways to bring oil and gas to the States from their Arctic 'resources. The buyingand'selling of energy is a big business and they w.ant their fair share of-the action. Their ownership of land in the Arctic assures them that they will indeed benefit greatly from energy capital.

In all of this we must face the issue of excessive consumption and, waste. At one time people were taught that "waste hot, want not" was a good guide to solve many consumer difficulties. Today such an incentive has little meaning to a social order based on consumption. The industrial countries, with only one-fifth of the world's population,.consume two-thirds of the, world's resources. They also generate 75 percent of all the pollution and waste products. The differential between people who live in squalor and those who have money to buy anything they want is horrendous in a world which each day is being brought closer together through unbelievable advances in global communication. This great gap negates social justice, leads~ to ecological disaster and distorts the image of the good life: ' When Pope John Paul II visited the United States in 1979, he hit the nail right on the head. He said, "We must find a simple way of. livingJor it is not right that the standard of living in rich countries, would maintain itself by draining off energy reserves meant to serve the 'whole of humanity." .

Sr.: Thomas Aquinas urged that people be temperate because it gives balance to their lives. For him, this reasonable norm allows us' to walk gently upon the earth, enjoying the good things of life while respecting natural limits. Today; more than ever, we need to strikd' this balance in our living and life~tyles, especially when it comes to:' those gifts of nature that the creator has entrusted to our care.

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Reachi,ng out to the aged'~nd infirm religious there would be a collap.~(t of sup- multibillion-dollar shortage of port. , funds needed to care for aging ".00 you have time to conduct We also learned that a quarter religious. a study on our elderly and infirm of the religious orders needed For the last two years I have religious? I am very concerned immediate assistance in long- attended SOAR's benefit dinners. that many will end up on wel- range financial planning aimed at They are a magnificent testimony fare." ,creating substantial funds to sup- to elderly men andwoinen in reThis request came to me from. 'port their elderly and infirm mem- ligious life who have deeply , touched the people they served. the general secretary of the U.S. bers. bishops' conference - now ' To the credit of the religious, This year the banquet room litArchbishop Thomas Kelly of they, with the Conference of Ma- erally hummed with stories of Louisville :.- when I was the jor Superiors of Men, the Lead- Sisters, Brothers or priests and conference's director of research. ership Conference of ,Women their work with the most difficult The study was undertaken imme- Religious and the bishops imme- of students. Jokes abounded on diately, and the data it collected di'ately addressed the situation. certain mispronunciations tha~ a proved- astonishing. Analyzing Actuarial studies were begun, Sister, priest or Brother would the data, those involved in con- and infirmaries were restructured harp on. Students recalled how ducting the study spontaneously so that rooms fit the criteria for this Sister or that priest was there cried out in unison, "Oh my God." receiving Medicare assistance. A for them at critical turning points Later we referred to it as the "Oh national collection was estab- in their lives or how a religious My God Study"! lished. _ had become part of their family , -What most astonished us was . Although the collection when they were growing up., that the age of religious-order - doesn't come close to raising the At this year's SOAR dinner, I members was jumping exponen- aino,ul')ts needed, it has raised felt that the room we were in extially. For every calendar year, public awareness enormously. uded a heavenly odor. Gratitude their median age was rising one Equally important have been and admiration were everywhere. and one-third years. We learned organizations li,ke FADICA An aroma of appreciation that ,the younger religious-order (Foundations and Donors Inter- mingled with indebtedness men and women, who were sup- ested in Catholic Activities) that floated from one table to the other.

Ah yes, and you could hear porting the elderly members, have come to the rescue, as has were shrinking in numbers. We SOAR (Support Our Aging Reli- Sister Mary Goodness whispering had a bu~ble waiting to burst. gious Inc.), which is composed of in the background, "Some day we When the big bubble of Sisters, grateful laypersons, priests, Sis- will all be before God's throne priests and Brothers presently <;ar- ters and Brothers who feel, the filled with gratitude for all h~ has rying a religious order retired, ' need to respond to the crisis of a done for us."

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Managing to get ready for the 2004 season I'm healing more and more every day. When I see clips of Game Seven, I hide my eyes with only one hand and fingers apart. In fact, the other day I actually laughed when my wife told a group of friends how she rescued my Red Sox jersey from the trash compactor the morning after Game Seven.

Yep, time heals all wounds ... but not the scars!

With that in mind Sox fans, it's time we begin "our" spring training. We all know the Red Sox brass is currently interviewing managerial prospects to pick up the pieces from last October's debacle. This will be no Little task!

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who would want to be manager of the Boston Red Sox. Yes, the man who does bring us our first world championship in the post-World War I

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By Dave Jolivet years, will become a demigod in these parts. But the odds are that the next skipper will only be doomed to failure ... destined to become another tragic figure in Red Sox folklore.

The one upside of all this is that the next victim, I mean manager, will be hard-pressed to fill Grady Little's villain-

ous spikes.

So, ~S I mentioned before, it's time for us to start training. Let's take a look at the candidates and come up with potential headlines for the 2004 season.

We'll begin with th.e man who merci'fully pulied himself out of the running Bud Black. That's a good thing, because.he was a tongue twister in the making: "Bud Black blows Boston's World Series bid." Phew!

Next up is Glenn Hoffman.

"Heart-broken hecklers haunt Hoffman after horrendous home stand." This has promise.

Now batting, Terry Fancona. "Terry's treatment of team triggers Martinez tirade." Sounds' very soap

Letters to the Editor Editor: I have just read the anicle "Proposed Vatican document on liturgy returned t6 drafting panel" in the October 3 edition of The Anchor.

Since Vatican II the "window opened to let in some fresh air" has been a wonderful experience.

It has moved altar rails and turned altars to open the sacrifice of the Mass to the people; changed the language into English so we could participate more fully; offers Communion under both species as it was with Jesus at the Last Supper when he instituted the Eucharist; established permanent deacons and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist to create a more active participation by the people.

To change the terminology of those ministers of the Eucharist to "extraordinary ministers of Communion" is splitting hairs. To tone down the participation of girls and women to serve at the' altar serves more to divide than unite. The worst of all the comments has to be the avoiding of the expressions "celebrating com. munity" or "celebrating assembly."

And to disallow applause and dance inside a sacred building, even outside the Eucharistic celebration, brings our attention to Psalm 50's suggestion: " ... Praise hi m wi th ti mbrel and dance ... " We are a Church in crisis.

Now, like no other time in our history, we need chances that unite rather than divide.

Donald H. Seablom Lakeville Editor: Congratulations to President

Bush for signing the Partial Birth Jearn the danger for the baby and Abortion Ban into law. It's the . mother, and print an accurate, fair first step in a long process, but for and balanced story.

Phillip Zannini 路a change, it's a step in the RIGHT East Taunton direction.

Someday this country will look back in shame when it realizes that one in four of my generation CAPE COD is not living because they were killed before they were born.

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. Pam Saleeba Seekonk Editor: President Bush, once again has shown Wt~lleadership and moral clarity to "do the right thing."

Partial birth abortion is just double speak for killing a baby' as it is being born.

He is leading the country to recognize evil for what it is and avoiding moral relatism.

He makes me proud to be a American.

Charles Davis Easton Editor: I'm writing this to let you know that my wife and I, like more than 60 percent of all Americans, are thrilled with the president's signing of this bill into law.

Knowing that there is no health reason that would caII for partial birth abortion -in fact-knowing that it is "dangerous" for any woman to have this procedure because they force the baby out of the birth canal in a breach position - we heartily support and wiII stand with the president to ensure the longevity of this law.

Our certain hope is that before your paper prints any articles regarding the law and procedure, that you will take .the time to learn all the gruesome details involved,

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And hitting cleanup is Joe Maddon. "Maddon's miscues madden Messrs. Werner and Henry." Marvelous!

All Red Sox fans wish everyone in the running the best of luck. They'll need it because anything short of winning it all will be considered a failure. The best the winner(?) can hope for is to be fired quietly and not have his portrait hung in the Red Sox HaH of Shame.

But take heart candidates.

We Red Sox fans are the most knowledgeable in all of baseball. We'll give you a fair shake. You have until mid-

June to show us there's a ray of hope for the 2004 season.

Unless of course there are signs that Pedro and Manny are running the show, then you only have until mid-May. Well, it's time to settle back and follow the i'nterview pmcess and the Hot Stove League with visions of World Series 2004 dancing in our heads. And, thanks to the level-headedness of my spouse, I can do it while wearing my Red Sox jersey.

Dave Jolivet, editor of The Anchor, is a former sports editor/writer, alld regularly gives olle fail's perspective 011 the ullique world of sports.

Commellts are welcome at davejolivet@allcllOrIlews.org. o

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Each week now I must find a spend eight hours or so wrestling day when I get into my car and. with a turkey that had to be basted head north, driving 120 miles to and baked, a job she really the Resurrection Nursing Home in detested.

Castleton, N.Y., to visit my But, oh, when that turkey was Publicity Chairmen ~re study focusing on the books of-· mother. She is 95, in ~hat they say .. served and we all praised her over and over, her smile indicated that asked to submit news items for Genesis and Exodus will be pre- is a "vegetative state," and needs full-time care. . she took enough pride in her this column to The Anchor, sented by Lisa Gulino, diocesan When I arrive I find P.O. Box 7, Fall River, 02722.· director of adult education, NovemName of city or town should be ber 10, 17, 24 and December I . her in a wheeichair, included. as well as full dates from 7-8: 15 p·.m. at Our Lady of usually dozing. She is of all activities. DEADLINE IS' . Fatima Church. Thethemes of sal- sparkling clean, hair' vation and covenant will be exam- nicely combed, all signs NOON ON FRIDAYS. Events published must be of ined and how they foreshadow the of the great care she ge~ . interest and open to our general coming of Christ. For more infor- in this outstanding Catholic nursing·home. I readership. We' do not carry no- mation call 508-995-7351.

By Antoinette Bosco gendy touch her face, and tices of fund-raising activities, she immediately opens which may be advertised at our NORTH DARTMOUTH . regular rates, obtainable from our A Widowed Support Group will her eyes. Then comes the accomplishment to compensate for business office at 508-675-7151. meet November 19 at 7 p.m..at the smile.

She looks at me, smiling, never the pain of the cooking chore.

Family Life Center, 500 Slocum .. Before we dug in she would changing, never stopping. No ATTLEBORO - A Mass will Road. matter how long I stay, the smile make sure we had properly be celebl'ated Sunday by La Salette stays.

She doesn't move, not an thanked the one who made this NORTH EASTON - The Father Manuel Pereira at 2 p.m. at the La Salette Shrine Church. A public is invited to participate in the arm or a finger. But she smiles, her good time possible. Mom 'was a very religious woman, who only healing service in Portuguese will praying of the 20 Mysteries of the eyes vacant but fixed on me.

During a recent visit I talked on missed morning Mass when she follow. For more information call Rosary every Sunday at 5 p.m. in and on'.

I told her how the children was ill or for some other emerthe chapel of the Father Peyton 508-222-5410. gency..

Center at Holy Cross Family Min- would be coming home for Shirley, a caring worker at FALL RIVER- A candle- istries, 518 Washington Street. Thanksgiving, and I asked j'f she remembered all the Thanksgivings' Resurrection, came into the room. light vigil in recognition of Hun- There is also a daily rosary at 9 a.m. we celebrated over the years, She, as we all do, always comand noon Mass during the week.. ger and Homelessness Awareness praising her For all the cooking ments on how iny mom sclll, at 95, Week will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. amazingly doesn't have a wrinkle SOMERSET - The Fall River she, a mother of eight, had to do. at Goveinment Center Plaza. The My dad was a butcher, and on on her face. We have. pictures event will kick off a week of food Diocesan Council of Catholic Thanksgiving Eve he would b'ring nearby of her in younger years, and supplies collection which may Women, District I, will meet for a even her gorgeous "wedding be brought to the vigil. Itemscan prQgram entitled "Senior Safety in the biggest fresh turkey one picture taken in 1925 when she also be dropped off at the follow- and Sensibility," November 18 at could ever tind. Mom would was a bride of 16. Our hope is that ing Fall River locations: LOFT, 177 . 7 p.m. in the parish center of St. groan, and why not? She was a . little worrian, who now had to when she looks at these, some Rockland Street; Next Step Home Patrick Church. For mote informaProgram, 506 North Main Street; tion call 508-673-6145. / or The Alcoholism Council, 206 Winter Street. .

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Q. My question involves the MASHP.EE ~ The Third Or- ness Team will host a holy hour for of baptism.

Is immerput on a new self' like a new process der of ,Carmelites will meet this' vocations November 20 at 7:30 sion the only fully authentic way garment (Col 3: 10). We are Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in St. Jude's p.m. in the church, 386.Luther Av- . to administer baptism, as some "enlightened," and we taste "the .Chapel at Christ the King Church enue. It will include prayer, song non-Catholic 'religions teach? I good word of God" (Reb 6:4-5). for prayer, rosary and study. For and Benediction of the Blessed know some Catholic chUrches The .central. image, however, more information call Dottie Sacrament. RefreshmentS will fol- have immersion ''pools'' for was the one indicated by,desus to Cawley at 508-477-2798. lQw. For more information call 508- baptism; but is pouring the Nic\?deinus in the Gospel of John, .673-7831.

"We are born of water and Spirit" · water over the head just as NEW BEDFORD - The proper? (Ohio) Qaughters of Isabella Hyacinth YARMOUTHPORT - A A. Either way is Circle No. 71 will attend a Mass morning of rec.ollection entitled proper, according to the November 18 at 6 p.m. at Holy "Winning the Battle of Prayer," practice and rituals of the Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus wi II be led by Father ·Roger Roman Catholic Church.

Church in memory of deceased Landry November IS from 9 a.m. The reasons are important memberS. Its regular monthly meet- to noon at the Sacred Heart and, I think, interesting.

The "Catechism of the ing will follow in the parish center. Chapel, 32 Summer Street. It will

By Father For more information call Mary begin with the celebration of Catholic Church" reminds us of a significant truth John J. Dietzen Mass and includes two talks and Macedo at 508-993-9179.

Benediction of the Blessed Sac7 · about the sacraments. "All sacramental celebrations," NEW BEDFORD - A Bible rament. it says, "aie woven from signs and (3:5). That's the way St. Paul saw symbols. In keeping with the baptism. We were "buried with -divine pedagogy of salvation (that him (Jesus) through baptism into is, God's method of teaching us death,so that just as Christ was about his way of saving the human raised from the dead by the glory race), their meaning is rooted in of the Father, we too might live in the work of creation and in human newness of life" (Rom 6:4). culture" (No. 1145). . Immersion of people receiving From the beginning, the baptism - standing in water Church has taken that idea which is then poured over the heads of the baptized - was seen . seriously. It is essential that all' material elements and actions used as a fuller e~pression of this burial ·in the liturgy (bread, wine, oil; . and rising to new birth. It continwater, words) be recognized for ued to predominate in the Church what they should ~, authentic for hundreds of years.

Over the centuries, theological HOLY UNION Sister Mary Ellen Donahue has recently joined "signs" of what Jesus Christ in us through these attempts to define what was accomplishes the Pastoral Care Department at Catholic Memorial Home,' Fall rituals. "absolutely essential" in the River. She previously worked as an administrator at Prospect What is Jesus really doing iri sacraments caused Catholic Place Retirement Home and as a teacher and prinCipal.·The baptism? From the beginning, Christians to lose· sight of many of department provides comfort and support to residents, families Christians were familiar with these stronger symbols. Real several biblical images of the eucharistic "bread" for example and staff by addressing spiritual and em~tional needs.

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consciousness might. return.

Shirley left, and I was still on my nostalgia trip, asking mom if she remembered all the things she taught us. I had read that the terse .sayings a mother passes on are called "momilies," and as I remembered some of hers,.none very original, thad to smile. "You have to go to bed early because your beauty sleep only happens before midnight." "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."

"If you want to be beautiful, you have to suffer." "Fish and company stink after three days." And on and on. .

Mom just kept smiling, in her permanent immobility. I felt for a moment overwhelmed with sadness, praying that she might show some sign that she knows who I am. I kissed her and told her it was time for her dinner and I had to leave for my long drive home. ' She was still smiling, but then, like a benediction, her eyes' became real as she looked at me, and she spoke strongly to me, like a mother: "You have a beautiFul smile.'"

I knelt in the chapel on my way out, and I praised the Lord for giving me such an unexpected, . remarkable and loving Thanksgiving gift.

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evolved into small white wafers, or hosts. And the decline of the dying-rising symbolism of baptism helped bring about a change in that sacrament. . Interestingly, early Christian art and literature reveal that, already in the first decades and centuries after Christ, the method of baptism with which --"'L... we are more familiar, _pouring watei' over the head (called infusion), was also acceptable. This form of the sacrament has grown more common since the 14th century, as the "washing away of original sin" became the more prevailing symbol of the effects of baptism.

In more recent times, the Church is attempting to revive awareness and use of genuine: meaningful signs in sacramental liturgies. .Eucharistic bread, for instance, should "have the appearance of food" (General.Instruction of the .Roman Missal 321).

The same with baptism. The "Catechism of the Catholic Church" (No. 1239), continuing . the ancient tradition, says, "Baptism is performed in the most expressive way by triple immersion in the baptismal water."

However, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (No. 213), the Rite of Baptism for Children (No. 18), and the catechism, all indicate that either immersion or infusion may be chosen, according to local. traditions and circumstances.

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Friday, November 14, 2003

I know you probably have the same theological, spiritual, ecumenical and ecclesiological questions I have had for some time about "the filioque." What is it, how do you pronounce it and should it be served with red wine or white?

Hal', hal'. I know you know it is not a menu item, although it apparently has given a lot of theologians upset stomachs - for about I ,000 years or so.

We all know (oh sure, we do) that the ''filioque'' is a tiny, wee, little addition to the Nicene Creed that was slipped in there about a thousand years ago by some Catholics (one known as the pope). It is translated "and the Son" and we say it at every Mass when we say the Holy Spirit proceeds "from the Father and the Son." However, we have only done this for about 1,000 years. Before that we said, "from the Father" although we said it mostly in either Latin or Greek, since hardly anyone was speaking "American" then. ' Apparently the addition of "and the Son" became a huge deal and the churches went into schism, which is not the origin of

the exclamation "Shizam!"

There were other reasons for the schism, too, but let's not get too technical, since this is way out of our league anyway.

Speaking of leagues, it sounds

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By Dan Morris like it was actually a little like the days of the old (then new) startup American Football League in the 1960s, which really ticked off the original National Football League by adding a tiny, wee, little bunch of cities and Joe Namath.

This also messed with the game's spiritual core: TV revenues.

So in about 1054 the world saw two Christian leagues, so to speak; formed: the Latin (Roman Catholic) League and the Orthodox League. And we have been intense rivals since then, although we pretend to like each other at social occasions.

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At any rate, there's. this "study group" of Catholic and Orthodox church folk in the United States and Canada called the North American Orthodox-Catholic Consultation. It has met roughly 66 times since its founding in 1965.

At the end of October it issued its 22nd statement. This hummer rumbled on for 10,00.0 words and basically said the Orthodox and Catholics should stop calling each other heretics or schmucks (OK, I made up "schmucks") because of whether or not we use or do not use the ''filioque'' in the creed.

It also suggested that Catholics consider dropping the "from the Son" part from the Creed so that 1) we can all go back to the way we did things in 381, 2) we can focus on other issues between the churches like the exercise of papal primacy and the principle of synodality. (Note: These are not directly related to TV income or franchising rights.)

It urged that the question continue to be discussed and studied.

Sure, there are wags out there who would claim these guys (it is almost all guys as nearly as I

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ahead of me when I came to Hartford almost 12 years ago. But everything here has been delightful and I am very, very attached to this archdiocese as I was to Fall River."

The archbishop has local roots.

Born in Cambridge, he was ordained a priest of the Boston Archdiocese Dec. 20, 1952 after studies at St. John's Seminary in Brighton, and the North American College in Rome. He holds a doctorate in theology from Gregorian University in Rome.

After five years in parish work he entered the Vatican service. He was secretary to the papal internuncio to Ethiopia from 1957 to 1961 and served in the Vatican Secretariat of State from 1961 to his appointment as an auxiliary bishop of Boston in 1968.

Archbishop Cronin said that he planned "to stay in the Hartford archdiocese in retirement - up towards the seminary in Bloomfield - and I will put myself at the disposition of Archbishop Mansell for anything he wants me to do, as' long as I have my health."

Then he added, "And I do feel wonderful, thank God." Asked ifhe was a Red Sox or a Yankees' fan, Archbishop Cronin said, "The short answer is that I am a Red Sox fan. After all, I do come from Cambridge. But the long answer is that I am an archbishop in a territory evenly divided between the two teams. The dividing line between Red Sox and Yankees is definitely in the Hartford archdiocese. But I think I rode

out that diplomatic storm very .newspapers is going to be helpful," he said. "The young men today are well."

I Nevertheless he admits to hav- just as generous as they were in ing made his first and only trip to the past, if not more so. But they Yankee Stadium along with some have to be reached and advised that priests not only to see a game but a vocation to the priesthood is a to enjoy the historic environment. wonderful thing."

"It was memomble, quite a thrill being ire:tbe old park. But I kept wondering why Babe Ruth went there," he added. "Apparently little by little we're eradicating that memory because we (the Red Sox) almost made it this year."

From time to time he makes trips to Fall River "and you'll be seeing me from time to time," the archbishop remarked. He said he is "still very close to the Fall River diocese" and "likes to see how everything progresses and to witness the holiness everyone longs for in this day and age. Under the leadership of Bishop Coleman there are good times ahead, no doubt about it."

His final words were for The Anchor "to get out the word from week to week that we all need to pray for vocations to the priesthood."

In his years in Hartford, Archbishop Cronin has emphasized the need for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and has underscored the importance of family life and the sanctity of life at all stages. He has overseen parish restructuring to deal with a growing shortage of priests and has staunchly supported Catholic elementary and secondary schools.

"We need good and holy priests and any outreach by our diocesan

can tell) know how to milk a fun junket at pew-payer expense and get together for drinks and some great chow a couple times of year.

That doesn't enter my thinking. I do, however, think it is only fair we suggest putting the Catholics first for a while and make it

the North American Catholic-Orthodox Consultation in the name of fair play and equal time.

I know Joe Namath would agree.

Comments are welcome. Email Uncle Dan at cnsuncleOl @yahoo.com.

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Fall River diocese marks its centennial .

The following are the next in a series ofhistorical sketches ofthe parishes comprising the Diocese ofFall River, founded in 1904. The series will run in chronological order from oldest to newest parish, according to diocesan archives, concluding in March, 2004, the centennial anniversary ofthe diocese. Please note that ALLparish histories will run in the order they were founded - including parishes that have been suppressed or merged. Histories of merged parishes will run according to the time-line.

St. Anthony's Parish, East Falmouth EAST FALMOUTH - During the end of the 19th century, a heavy influx of people came from Portugal, Cape Verde Islands and the Azores to Cape Cod. The love of the sea and soil made the rich environment of East Falmouth a natural 10cation for the Portuguese-speaking immigrants. .

For an entire family to make the weekly journey from East Falmouth to Woods Hole was more the norm than the exception. It was not just a Sunday stroll but a pilgrimage of faith to attend Mass at St. Joseph's Church. Some came by horse and buggy while others walked in the heat and the cold. Mass was part of family life. . Although the priests of St. Joseph's were welcoming, the English language and American cultural differences made participation in parish life difficult.

The Portuguese immigrants soon began a Holy Ghost Association in East Falmouth on Brick Kiln Road in order to continue with the culture and traditions of their native land. Eventually this rapidly growing- community appealed to Bishop Daniel Feehan to send a priest to minister to them. He understood. their 'concerns, and, in 1921, Father Antonio Fortuna.be- . gan to rniQister on a regular basis in St. Anthony's Hall.

The 36-acre former estate of John'

Crocker was purchased for $5,000 and a church was built. Only five years rater, in 1926, the $42,000 mortgage was completely paid by the sale of strawberries at the peak of the season. This parcel con-

tinues to serve the needs and the life of this parish community.

During the next five decades the parish community continued to grow and prosper. The small Portuguese community

continued to become part of the larger life of Falmouth and become an essential part of the growth and development of Cape Cod. On June 1, 1977, St. Anthony's opened its doors to all ethnic groups and cultures after Bishop Daniel A. Cronin changed it from a Portuguese parish to a territorial parish.

Today, St. Anthony's is a parish of 2,400 families of every ethnic origin, worshipping and working together. During the past 80 years, eight priests of the Fall River diocese have served as pastors and 14 as parochial vicars.

The pastors included, Father Leonard Mullaney (1986-1989), Father Joao Martins (1965-1968), Father Thomas Lopes (1968-1974), Father Thomas Rita (19741976), Father John Ozug (1977-1983), Father Thomas McGlynn (1987-1989), Father Timothy Reis (1989-1991), and Father William M. Costello who arrived in 1999.

Father Costello is the current pastor.

Deborah Scavatto is the coordinator of religious education, assisted by Teresa Hogan. The rectoryis'at 167 East' Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth, MA . . 02536. It can be reached by telephone at 508-548-0108; and by FAX at 508-4571723. .

¡St. Mi~hael'sParish, Swansea Sr. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, SWANSEA

SWANSEA - Rapid' growth and increasing populations are I the most evident factors in the histories of parishes in the Somerset-Swansea area, and St. Michael's Parish follow's this tradition.

Originally a mission of St. Dominic's Parish in the same town, the' new parish had its start in May, 1922 to serve the spiritual needs of approximately 80 Catholic f~milies who called the Ocean Grove section their home.

The Grove was principally a summer resort when the church was built by its first pastor, Father Osias Boucher. Prior to that, he said Mass in the summer cottages 'or on their porches, or in a grove of trees.

Members of the famed 26 th Yankee Division, the "Iron Bat'ta1ion," contributed much of the money for a rectory for Father Boucher, their former World War I chaplain. Members of the u!1it met annually at a service in honor of their dead' and to spend the day in Ocean Grove with the priest who had left the army as a.brigadiergeneral. .. He was succeeded by Father Victor Masse, who assumed the

pastorate in 1925 and who was responsible for the building of St. Michael's School. Built on a parcel of land a short distance from the church, it also provided living quarters for the Sisters of St. Joseph who staffed the school.

Further improvements on the church, school and rectory were made by Father Leonidas Lariviere, who became the third pastor at St. Michael's in 1935.

In 1945, Father Joseph A. Cournoyer arrived as pastor. He directed an annex built on the school in 1951 to meet the needs of its 400 students in the nine grades. The rectory was also enlarged during his tenure.

He' was later to be named a monsignor.

During 1961 the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine was .. organized in the parish, which already had an active Holy Name Society, Catholic Women's Guild, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Eucharistic Crusade.

Father Joseph A. Martineau, who arrived in 1969, was the pastor in 1972 when the parish celebrated its 50 th anniversary.

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by Father Roger Levesque as pastor, and his 10-year-tenure ended in 1992.

Father Richard Gendreau succeeded him and was the pastor when the parish marked its 75 th anniversary in 1997.

In June, 2001, after a careful assessment of St. Michael's Parish - and Our Lady of Fatima Parish in the southern section of Swansea, which in 1958 was an offshoot of St. Michael's - the two were merged. Father Gendreau remained pastor. Our Lady of Fatima Church on Gardiner's Neck Road became a chapel.

In June 2003, Father Dermot Rogers arrived, and he is currently the pastor of St. Michael's. Thomas F. Prevost is the permanent deacon, Karen M. Pereira is the coordinator of religious education, and Michael Pacheco leads the Youth Ministry. The rectory is at 270 Ocean Grove Avenue, Swansea, MA 02777. It can be reached by telephone at 508673-2808; and by FAX at 508672-6241. . .

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SEEKONK - On Saturday, Sept. 10, In February, 1993, Bishop Sean P. 1904, Church officials in Bristol County O'Malley, OFM Cap., named Father announced that there would be a new George E. Harrison, as Our Lady of mission church in Seekonk. The church, Mount Carmel's eighth pastor. Father completed in 1905, would be known as Harrison had formerly been assigned Our Lady of the Pines. there as parochial vicar.

One of the highlights of the parish's The chapel was to be built close to the Rhode Island line and within the modern history occurred in January town of Seekonk, Mass. It was to be for 2000, when Bishop O'Malley initiated worshippers, principally of Portuguese perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacheritage, who were rapidly settling in rament at the parish.

Seekonk and Rehoboth and taking up Father Harrison is the current pastor. farming. These faithful Catholics had no Sister Irene Rivard of the Daughters of place of worship, and because of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is great distance to the nearest Catholic coordinator of religious education; and church, they were not regularly minis- John Byers is director of religious education. John and Christine Gregorek are tered to.

In 1922, the Fall River diocese's sec- coordinators of Youth Ministry. Bud ond bishop, Bishop Daniel F. Feehan, Miller is coordinator of Adult Formachose to canonically erect the mission tion. , The rectory is at 984 Taunton Avenue, church into a new and separate parish, which was named Our Lady of Mount P.O, Box 519, Seekonk, MA 02771. It can Carmel. He named Father William H. be reached by telephone at 508-336-5549; McN amara as its first pastor. Many by FAX at 508-336-9010; and by E-mail 'faithful priests were called to serve the at mounttcarmell @familink.com. Its . Website is www.mounttcarmel1.com. parish in the ensuing years.

Christianity is hallmark of Ireland's past, future

By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN CITY -Pope John Paul II, welcoming Irish President Mary McAleese to the Vatican, said Christianity is not only a hallmark of Ireland's past, but contains the values it needs for a future of justice, solidarity and reconciliation.

The pope, who met the president recently at the Vatican, was in good form, conversing with McAleese and reading a short greeting with little difficulty.

The Irish president was in Rome for festivities marking the 375th anniversary of the Irish seminary in Rome.

The pope, in his greeting, expressed his "deep affection for the Irish people."

"Ireland, with its rich Christian history and its outstanding patrimony of spiritual and cultural values, has an essential role to play ,in the building of the new Europe and the affirmation of its deepest identity," the pope said,.

"It is my hope that the Gospel message will provide continued inspiration and encouragement to all who are committed to the advancement of Ireland in the path of justice and solidarity and, above all, in the great work ofnational reconciliation," Pope John Paul said.

POPE JOHN Paul II welcomes Irish President"Mary McAleese to the Vatican recently.

The pontiff expressed his "deep affection" for the Irish people and urged Ireland to draw on its Christian history for the work of national reconciliation. (CNS photo from Reuters)

International film festival on Mother Teresa packs theaters CALCUTIA, India (CNS)-An ber 19. She based her mission to international film festival on Blessed serve ''the poorest of the poor" in Mother Teresa of Calcutta packed Calcutta.

The festival drew huge crowds two theaters and was the first event from the opening day. It included inof its kind, organizers said, In the past, "there has never been ternational and national films.

"We could not accommodate an international festival offilms dedicated to a blessed soul or to a saint," them in the hall;' he added. ' The priest, president of Signis Salesian Father C.M. Paul announced at the opening. His remarks India, the Indian unit of the World were reported by DCA News, an CatholicAssociation for Communication, said the ''festival aimed to Asian church news agency.

Father Paul, event coordinator, inspire people through the life of told DCA News that during four Blessed Teresa, using the medium days beginning November 1, about of films ... and that was achieved."

During a Lebanese movie on 12,000 people watched 10 films screened in two packed theaters in Mother Teresa's spirituality, "Calcutta: A New Evangelization," Calcutta.

The priest described the public byTony Nahnouh, people "sat there, response as "overwhelming" and the captivated by the power of Blessed festival as a "success beyond expec- Teresa's life" even after the movie was over, Father Paul said. The film tations."

The CalcuttaArchdiocese and the had English subtitles.

The festival was declared open Missionaries ofCharity, the congregation Mother Teresa founded, or- when Sumana, an eight-year-old organized the event as part ofongoing phan from one of Mother Teresa's celebrations to mark MotherTeresa's homes, helped guests light the wicks beatification. Pope John Paul II be- of a two-foot bronze lamp with her atified the nun at the Vatican Octo- lighted candle.

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THE THIRD-GRADE religious education class of Carol Nolan and Claire Petersen recently enjoyed its annual tour of 81. John the Evangelist Church in Attleboro. The students had the opportunity to explore the church and learn about its history. One of the topics discussed was the liturgical calendar. Four students in the above photo wore vestments representing the various colors worn during liturgical celebrations. The interactive learning experience was beneficial to stu' dents and teachers alike'-

FALL RIVER - On October 14, for Religious Studies in the Diocese of Fall Bishop George W. Coleman approved the River," outlines religious education as an "Religion Learning Outcomes" for grades integrated journey encompassing divinely one-to-eight in our Catholic Schools and revealed content and the personal mystery Religious Education Programs. In doing so of faith and grace, which we hope each stuhe wrote they "will provide a uniform ap- dent will possess as the foundation of their proach to conveying the truths of our faith faith formation. to our young people in schools and parishThe second section is a basic scope and sequence for grades one-through-five and based programs.

"When parish communities, families, provides measurable expectations of what and schools share a common vision, students should know. It also provides the complementary language and reinforce one opportunity for a lived-out maturing faith.

Section III outlines the religious outanother, faith formation flourishes."

The guidelines which have been sent to comes for grades six-to-eight and contains principals, directors and coordinators of re- the same desired results as Section II, howligious education and pastors are the result ever, the format allows for greater flexibilof fruitful cooperation between the offices ity to accommodate the diverse needs of of Religious Education and Catholic schools schools and parishes, which may begin sacas .well as many others who participated in ramental preparation for confirmation prior . the project. These learning outcomes will to grade nine. provide a standard guide for DRE/CRE, It is the hope of all who participated in catechists, principals, and teachers to gauge the formulation of these learning outcomes the progress of students, adjust lesson plans that they will bring greater unity and coorappropriately, and provide a general over- dination to the catechetical efforts in the view for each grade level. diocese and provide a trustworthy guide The guidelines consist of three separate . to all who assist the bishop in the handing sections. The first section entitled, "Goals on of the faith to young people.

The Diocesan Offic'e of Religious Education, salutes all involved with bringing Catholic Education to the children and',adult's,of . the Diocese'of Fall' River ' ,(I

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Deacon Bruce J. Bonneau Director of Religious Education

THE PARISH Family of 81. Joseph's in Dighton thanks and salutes with great appreciation the catechists of 2003-2004, many of whom are pictured above.' .

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FATH~R JEFF Cabral, parochial vicar at St. Anthony's Parish, and chaplain at Coyle and Cassidy High School, both in Taunton, speaks to the gathering at the Taunton Deanery Youth Mass at Annunciation of the Lord Church, Taunton. Below, some of the young people who attended the Mass share refreshments in the parish hall.

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even though the world offers a seemingly more exciting form of reality. It knows no boundaries ... it does not differentiate between lich and poor, powerful and weak, black and white, healthy or sick.

The cross is the ultimate act of trust. At first it may appear to be the stumbling block to peace, but it is the peace of God because it breaks the cycle of violence. It refuses to respond to violence with violence and instead insists that God will take those who trust into care; deliver them and raise them up, The way of trust and surrender yields the opportunity' for God's peace as shown in Christ and is therefore claimed for all who believe that indeed God can be trusted.

And that is faith handed on by the teachin'g and lives of our catechists. A peace that the world cannot give and a peace' the world cannot take away because it is gained by trust and is a peace by which all other human enterprise is compared, desired, and sought. We remain in deep gratitude to our catechists, the sowers of God's peace.

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Taunton Deanery youth gather for Mass, fellowship TAUNTON - Where are the youth of the Catholic Church today? Your first guess probably wouldn't be at Mass, but that is exactly where they gathered on the last Sunday of September for the Taunton Deanery's Youth Mass.

As the first of a series of Masses scheduled to take place on the fourth Sunday of each month, there was much speculation as to how many people would show up and whether they would enjoy this high energy alte~native to weekly Mass.

The response was amazing with a nearly packed church and people joyously responding to upbeat songs like "Lord I Lift Your Name On High" or "Let The Fire Fall." It was a wonderful opening to what is hoped to become a staple in the Taunton area for the youth of the ~atho-

lic Church in the years to come.

The upbeat music aided in the celebration of worship and after the Mass the young people were asked what they liked most about the Mass. The response was overwhelming, "The music." .

A music ministry was created for these special Masses, including guitarists, drummers, keyboardists, a violinist and a handful of vocalists. These talented people helped to create an atmosphere of praise for our God and keep the energy high throughout the Mass.

Father Jeff Cabral, parochial vicar at St. Anthony's Parish in Taunton and chaplain at CoyleCassidy High School, was the celebrant for the first Youth Mass in September. Father Cabral was overwhelmed at this first venture. "This was an'awesome experienc~, to see how alive our

Catholic faith is in the young people of the Taunton Deanery."

The Taunton Deanery is comprised of parishes in Taunton, East Taunton, Easton,' Dighton, and Raynham. For the past several months, many parish representatives from the deanery, including youth ministers, priests, deacons and young people, gathered to' plan and implement this endeavor.

The next Taunton Deanery Youth Mass will take place on November 23.. at 6 p.m. at Annunciation of the Lord Parish (former Sacred Heart church) in Taunton. Everyone is most welcome.

For further information or for directions to Annunciation Church, contact your iocal pari.sh or Margie Copeland of An- . nunciation Parish at 508-824-

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WEST HARWICH - When Marie Mann, coordinator of religious education at Holy Trinity Parish, asked the 34 members ofthe confilmation class ~'What do you do to be a sower of God's peace?" she received. a bevy of responses..

Although she was not surprised at the answers "because I ask this question and get such beautiful answers each year, what I read prompts me to say I am so proud of all our children in religious education."

She added, "They are all trying to be sowers of God's peace by living their lives for Jesus."

All of the essay writers talked first about helping within the family unit. .

Here's a few lines taken from what several of the confirmandi wrote about sowing peace in other venues: "At school I sit with people who don't have anyone else to sit with," wrote Kasey MacRoberts. "I lend hair ties to girls that need,them for soccer practice. I don:t disrespect anyone ... and I try to be nice to people even if they aren't nice to me." . Annie Celvin says "I must be a willing participant in sowing peace in my evel)'day life. I need to take an active role in causes that promote peace.... by praying daily for our leaders to make peaceful decisions."

For Nicole Blodgett, it means not turning away those who ask favors. ':One of the biggest things I can do to sow God's peace is to really listen to everyone no matter what they have to say·... and I like to try to be forgiving and not hold things against people."

It's not an easy task, says Chrissy Curran. She wrote: "I am a sower of God's peace with my friends by not starting fights or talking behind people's backs." She also is a member of HOPE - hel~ing other people

everywhere. "I help out at a food pantry and shovel snow for the elderly." .

Sarah Yuskaitis sows peace "by 'celebrating Mass every Sunday. I live by the Ten Commandments, honor my father and mother. " not use God's name in vain ... and give good example." . In sowing of peace Michelle Hemeon tries "By helping out around the house '" minding my . . own business ... paying attention in .religious education classes ... and to show oth~s how yo~. aren't supposed to be violent and mean."

Helping parents "bring in shop-' ping bags, helping by doing my chores, and attending Mass" are some of the ways Shawn Farquharson sows God's peace. "At school, when I see someone being mean or bullying to someone else, I try to stop it. Being a sower of God's peace is hard, but you can:still try even if you can't."

Janet DeFilippo finds many ways to be a sower, "by doing more for the community and the people. I could pray more and teach others about Jesus ... and b{treating others the way I would like to be treated."

Patrick Blute says he "volunteers time to the community and tries to create a peaceful environment wherever I go. I listen to what my parents teU me the first time. With my friends I listen and try to help them cope through hard times. I set a good example with. perseverance and a positive attitude." , Finally, Roger St. Pie1J"e, who plays a lot of sports, says he "tries to keep it together when some things look like they are getting out-ofceontroi. I try to calm them down. It isn't' easy," Roger noted. "I try hard not to fight with my sister. Sometimes big sisters' can drive you nuts.'"

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Immaculate Art Ministries ~ The Living Rosary

By BETTINA BRIGGS

FALL RIVER - The strength of the new evangelization, alive and well in the Fall River diocese, can be seen inthe faces of a troupe of 20 young people who have dedicated their time to tile Year of the Rosary., ,.

Calling themselves Immaculate Art Mini,stries, they have produced a unique living rosary as a form of dramatic prayer ministry, bringing the Luminous Mysteries to life by drawing upon all the classic elements of drama. They have traveled by invitation to parishes throughout the diocese to draw the communities into prayer arid mediation. As the mysteries drawn from the public life of Jesus are announced during the seque,nce of the rosary prayers, the cast enacts a short scene depicting each mystery so that the entire congregation is drawn into the actual event.

The group works under the direction of Chris,tin Jezak, 20, 'of Good Shepherd Parish in Fall River. A theater major at Bridgewater State College, she has (irawn upon these gifts to ,compose.this production with· profound simplicity -so that the drama is not entertainment, but transcends entertainment to become an artful discipline of prayer.

The original music was composed by her brother, Nathaniel Jezak, 17, with choreography by Christin Jezak and Kristen Texeira 20, of St.' Anthony of Padua 'Parish, Fall River. Seminarian Gabriel Giella,' 20, of St. ' THESE TEACHERS and religious education directors re- Plltrick Parish, Wareham, decently took part in the annual Religious Education Conven- signed the set andprops with such ti~n held last month at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall subtlety that, the scenes are set River. From left: Teacher Linda Spindola; Teachers Ana and against a gracefully cascading Edwin Aldarondo; Director of Religious Education Joan backdrop of flowing white fabric, Barcellos; Teacher Margaret Mello; and Director of Religious' :the props are evocative by their . simplicity, and the essence of.

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Christin Jezak explained that Kelly Rae Ouelette, 17, of Holy the idea grew as she searched for Trinity Parish, Fall River, as a a way to use theatrical gifts to woman and as wind instrumentouch people's hearts spiritually talist; Kyle Hemingway, 16, of St. and help awaken greater under- Anthony of the Desert Parish in , standing.

Fall River, as Peter; Michelle Producing the Living Rosary Williamson, 18, of St.·Mark Parbegan as a gift,to her parish two ish, North Attleboro, as' stage. years ago in gratitude for the gen-.. crew and general understudy; erosity of those who had sup- Tracey Bento, 16, of Good Shepported the young people who at- herd Parish Fall ~iver, as a tended the World Youth event in woman and tambourine player; Toronto. Nearly half the cast Val Monteiro, 28, of Good Shepmade that pilgrimage and found herd Parish; as prayer leader. their lives transformed by the exNew members of the troupe perience. They began last year include Rosemary Giella, 16, and with dramatization of the Joyful her sister Erin Giella, 14, Mysteries.

Gabriel's sisters, both of St. As'the Year of the Rosary Patrick's Parish, Wareham; and closes, the young men and women Luis D'Oliveira, 18, of Good are determined to continue their Shepherd Parish, Fall River. ministry in a special way in celThe ministry's Website is ebration of the lOOth anniversary found at www.immaculateof the diocese in 2004. art.cjb.net.

Music director and composer Scheduled dates for 2004 inNathaniel Jezak' attends .8ishop clude': Stang High School; Gabriel January 4 - St. Julie Billiart Giella, who serves as the voice of Church, North Dartmouth, 6:30 God and 'plays Moses and Judas p.m.; in addition to his work as scenic January 5 - St. Pius Tenth and prop' designer, is a seminar- Church, South Yarmouth, 6:30 ian at Franciscan. University of p.m.; Steubenville, Ohio. ' January 7 - Notre Dame· Other members of the troupe Chu~ch, Fan River, 6:30 p.m.

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of the economic package and the House version, which did not include any language dealing with cloning and embryo experiments.

Unless the House members oppose the Senate version, the bill will go with the bad language still in it to the governor, whose staff indicates he will sign it.

What happened in the Senate?

Why did a controversial endorsement of destlUctive research on human beings sail through with no real discussion or debate, backed even by senators who relied on Pro-Life SUppOlt to get in office?

The Senate vote was the result of influence, deception, and confusion.

The biotech leaders in Massachusetts, despite all the good research that individual firms already and successfully conduct using adult stem cells, has decided that their top priOlity is to create and destroy human embl)'os to harvest embl)'onic stem cells. A stem celI is a type of cell that can be turned into all kinds ofdi fferent organs. Embryonic stem cells can only be obtained by tearing an embryo apart. Adult stem cells can be taken from adults without harming them.

The problem is that no cures have come from experimenting on embl)'os, but lots of progress and real cures have occUlied as a result of

adult stem cell research.

Yet industry lobbyists are waging a fierce campaign to sway legislators to endorse the destructive experiments. The state's backing would improve their prospects for private investments, they teUus. They got the Senate President, Robert Traviglini (D-E. Boston), a Catholic, to come on board. Then Traviglini slipped language into the economic stimulus bill 'after it came over originally from the House.

Because the bill deals with budgetary issues, it bypassed the usual committee hearing process.

Traviglini put the biII on a fast track for a floor vote with little advance notice, making the biotech industry very happy, and denying the public any chance to come to grips with the very complex issues involved.

The language was deceptive, which led to confusion. Senators denied in conversations with MCC staff that the bill had anything to do with approving cloning or the destlUction of human life. One line of the bill talks about banning "reproductivecloning." That caused many in the Senate to believe that all cloning would be .outlawed.

However, another paIt of the biU expressly endorses experiments involving "somatic cell nuclear transfer," a fancy scientific name for the process of producing cloned em-

Full Senate vote Oil sectiollS of Senate Presidellt's ecollomic stimulus package that endorse clolling and embryollic stem cell research - Nov. 5, 2003.

Yes vote =supports Church's position to delete bad sections.

No vote =opposes Church's position.

Senator Antonioni, Robert A. Baddour, Steven A. Barrios, Jarrett T. Berry, Frederick Brewer, Stephen M. Chandler, Harriette Creedon, Robert Creem, Cynthia S. Fargo, Susan C. Glodis, Guy William Hart, John A. Havern III, Robert Hedlund, Robert L. Jacques, Cheryl Joyce, Brian Knapik, Michael R. Lees, Brian Magnani, David McGee, Thomas Melconian, Linda 1.

Menard, Joan Montigny, Mark Moore, Richard Morrissey, Michael Murray, Therese Nuciforo,Andrea O'Leary, Robert Pacheco, Mark R..

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Vote on Cloning & ESCR No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No No No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No

stituents are paying attention. In fol- on November 5, and keep wo*ing. bryos in a lab, and the very same For example, the Woman's Right lowing up, be polite, but be firm. method used to clone Dolly the Second, there are tremendous to Know bill, requiring infOlmed consheep in the 1990s. pressures on our legislators to give sent before abortion, must continue Yet another line in the bill proin to the political fashions of the to be pushed. The only way to hope hibits the implantation in the womb moment. We should thank those for change is to keep proposing of any human embryo "donated to who do go against the tide, like Semi- changes. We are up at the hill evel)' medicine" by threatening a $25 mil. tors路 Walsh and Hedlund did. We working day, meeting with legislalion fine! This marks the first ever cannot underestimate the hostility to tors, talking to staff, even when many proposal in Massachusetts to .our positions that swarms of lobby- ~ upset with the Church for any criminalize the nurturing of human ists bring daily to the State House number of reasons. Nonetheless, we life by mandating. its abandonment nor forget the courage that is re- have to keep at it, praying for God's or destruction. Cloning to grow fully quired to vote with integrity. We wisdom and strength. developed human beings suppos- need to pray for our legislators, enFinally, the MCC staff cannot edly would be out, even though such courage them, and let them know act alone. We rely on our a restriction will be difficult to en- where we stand. grassroots members who have force if research cloning is allowed.

Third, although the cultural pen- signed up for MCC-Net, the legCloning human lives to create stem dulum has been swinging away islative action network for the cell farms for researchers would from traditional values in the public Roman Catholic Church in the definitely be in. arena for awhile, we cannot walk Commonwealth. If you have not Yet senators belittled the issue of away from that arena or throw up already signed up for MCC-Net, human life, with one Catholic sena- our hands in defeat. The hallway of please do so now. Visit our tor saying dismissively to MCC democracy is a mission field and a Website at www.macathconf.org staff, "that's not human life in a petri . tough one at that. We have to ex- or call our toll-free sign-up phone di~h"! Other senators, including pect challenges, pick ourselves up line at 866-367-0558. Our office those identified as Pro-Life, told after votes like the one in the Senate number is 617-367-6060.

MCC staff they were supporting the bill despite anybody's moral conPRACTICE THE DEVOl'lON OF THE FIRST SATURDAYS, cerns because it was necessary to imAS REQUESTED BY OUR LADY OF FATIMA prove the economy.

It became quickly evident in our On December 10, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia . lobbying effOlts that the fix was in. (seer of Fatima)and spoke these words: "AllIlOunce in my name that I promise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces Our elected senators listened to all necessary for the salvation oftheir souls, all those who 011 the first the "sweet nothings" whispered in Saturday of five consecutive months shall: their ears by biotech heavy-hitters 1. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy Communion; 3. Recite the and decided that bringing more dolRosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me company for 15 minutes while lars into the state was more impormeditating on the 15 mysteries ofthe Rosary, with the illtelltioll of tant th3!1 considering the profound makillg reparation to me." . moral objections raised against the In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be bill. by the words: "In reparation for the offenses preceded In all the haste to boost destruccommitted against the Immaculate Heart of Mary." tive research on human life as an Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after the "economic stimulus," drafters profirst Saturday, and Holy Communion may be received at duced an extremely confusing and either the morning or evening Mass on the first' Saturday. poorly written proposal. During the .short noor debate, Senators Walsh and Hedlund pointed to numerous ambiguities and contradictions in the WHERE THERE IS A WILL, bill. Even a supporter of destructive THERE IS A WAY: .. research on embryos, Senator David Magnani (D-Framingham), voted A WAY TO CQNTINUE against the language, joining the votes ofWalsh and Hedlund because THEjWIS$ION OF JESUS he too saw significant problems with Consider the the drafting.

In words that may come back to work of Geoffrey haunt the senators and the biotech Lakwonyero, industry, Hedlund read from an a catechist in analysis by Richard Doerflinger of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Uganda. Day Bishops who has become a national after day, he expert on these issues, that called brings the "this ... the most disturbing and in"Good News" coherent biil I have ever seen." Further quoting Doerflinger, Hedlund of God's love to traumatized child told his colleagues that '~we would soldiers who have escaped from rebel camps become a laughingstock if we pass - to young men like Joe. Your gift through this mess." Alas, nobody seemed to mind much. the Society for the Propagation of the Faith today The cloning and destructive rehelps support catechists like Geoffrey throughout search language may face difficulty the Missions as they pro~laim this great "Good in the House, but given the tenacity News." Remembering The Society for the of the biotech lobby, nothing is guaranteed. You will hear more about Propagation of the Faith in your Will will help developments in the near future. support the proclamation of the Gospel well il1to .

What is to be 路Ieamed from all the future - your own legacy of love to the poor this? First, we cannot take anyone in the legislature for granted. If of the Missions. . someone says they are Pro-Life, or ---------------~The Society for THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH tells us they support the Church's ... A Pontifical Mission Society position on any other issue, the only Rev. John E. Kozar, National Director, 366 Fifth Ave., NY NY 10001 way to verify that is by how the lego $100 0 $50 0 $25 0 $10 0 Other $_ _ islator votes. Constituents should ask o Please send me information about remembering the Society in my Will. their senators, especially those who _ say they are with us but nonetheless. ' Name went ahead to endorse cloning and Address, _ destructive research on embryos, City State Zip. ~ why they voted the way they did. www.worldmissions-catholicchurch.org They need to know that their con-

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STUDENTS FROM St. Jo. seph-St.Therese School enjoy the second annual "Treat and Trunk" Halloween Party in New Bedford. Children enjoy indoor activities before trick or treating at decorated parents' cars in路 the parking lot. Above: Nicole Inm,an, Stephen Costa, Michelle Costa, Joshua Raffa and Jenna Girouard. At right: Parent Pamela Perry distributes candy.

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EIGHTli-GRADER MARY Beth Carlson and seventh~ grader Jake Lennon display the first-place trophies they won in the first annual Harvest Run at St. Margaret Regional School. The event benefited the Buzzard's Bay school and the Bourne Food Pantry. .

. BISHOP STANG High School Senior Katherine Connolly is congratulated by academic Principal Mary Ann Miskel upon being nominated for the National Principal's Leadership Award. Connolly will compete against students from around the United States for 150 $1,000 scholarships.

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ROME - Despite concerns about Pope John Paul II's health, German Catholics are proceeding with plans to welcome him to World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany, in 2005.

"We are planning to accommodate a handicapped pope with limited mobility," said Matthias Kopp, spokesman for World Youth Day 2005.

The event's Website'www.wyd2005.org explained that Pope John Paul started the gatherings, and he is the official host.

The pope is a key part of the event, organizers said, and "he truly wishes to participate, if it is God's will."

World Youth Day 2005 planners already are at work on details for the August 16-21 celebration, organizing activities, liturgies, housing and transportation for the estimated 800,000 young people who will attend.

A large percentage of the participants are expected to come from Eastern Europe, many making a pilgrimage to a World Youth Day for the first time without facing a hassle over visas, Kopp said.

Poland, the Czech Republic, Croatia and seven other Central and East European nations are scheduled to enter the European Union in 2004, dropping cumbersome visa requirements and making it easier for Catholic youths to travel.

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pope's recent general audience, organizers presented the pope with an official copy of the World Youth Day logo, and they have opened a contest for the writing of the theme hymn for the Cologne gathering.

Much of the work is focused on German citizens at this stage, Kopp said during a visit to Rome for meetings with Vatican officials.

While organizers hope to house many of the participants with Catholic families, "95 percent of the German public does not know what World Youth Day is," he said.

Organizers also are working with the theme, "We Have Come to Worship Hini," chosen by Pope John Paul for the gathering.

The Gospel quote comes from the Magi, a tie-in with the presence in the Cologne cathedral of relics traditionally believed to be those of the Wise Men who followed the star to Bethlehem.

The theme and the Wise Men might have been easier to deal with if the event wen" not scheduled for the middle of August when temperatures could be in the 90s, Kopp said.

But the message, he said, still fits perfectly with the youth day pilgrimage of young Catholics: traveling in search of Jesus; coming from all over the world bearing the gifts of their cultures; arriving to worship and express their faith publicly; then going home "by a different route," changed by the experience.

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You don't need no friends Get back your faith again You have the power to believe Another dissident Take back your evidence It has no power to deceive.

I'll believe it when I see it for myself.

Refrain: I don't need no one to tell me about heaven I look at my daughter, and I believe I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth I can see the sunset, and I perceive.

I sit with them all night Everything they say is right But in the morning they were wrong I'll be right by your side Come hell or water high Down any road you choose to roam.

I'll believe it when I see it for myself.

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Darling, I believe. Oh Lord, Sometimes it's hard to breathe, Lord, At the bottom of the sea.

I'll believe it when I see it for myself.

(Repeat refrain twice.)

I can see the sunset (repeat twice) I don't need no one (repeat twice) To tell me about heaven I believe I believe it.

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I was' thinking recently about the meaning ofThanksgiving, and the lyrics of Live's latest release "Heaven" came to mind. The song is off their recent disc "Birds of Pray."

The song's character seems to be reviewing his life and identifying some of God's gifts. High on his list are his daughter and the wonders of nature. In his words,

life, even when you are a teen. If you are blessed with physical health, then indeed you have much to be grateful for.

Do you have the gift of opportunity? If you hold dreams about how you want your life to unfold and, even more, have the possibility of working toward them, you possess opportunity. Furthermore, opportunity brings its own gifts of achievement, adventure and challenge. These gifts in',~ ,~,II' crease your life's meaning and UJ . ,.....11 purpose. . Do you have the gift of others who will stand by you?When you have the faithful support of those who care, life's challenges become more manageable. When you encounter disappointments and detours on life's path, the love you're given by others helps you keep on dreaming and discovering satisfaction.

Do you have people who teach you about God in your life? Perhaps a grandparent has told you how beneficial God's guidance "I don't need no proof when it proved to be. Maybe someone has comes to God and truth. I can see challenged you to serve your the sunset, and I perceive." Look- community, parish or school more ing at what he has been given, he generously. These spiritual teachers, in the classroom or out, help knows that God is present.

As a father and as one who has you understand life's most imporseen hundreds of sunsets from tant secrets and blessings.

The song speaks of finding hiking trails and mountaintops, I can identify with his perspective. heaven in everyday reality. Look However, as a teen, I realize that around in your world this Thanksyou have a much different life giving. See the people and things experience. Still, Thanksgiving is that show you heaven. Then huma time to inventory the gifts in our bly give thanks.

Your comments are always lives.

I invite you to reflect on these welcome. Please write to me at: chmartin@swindiana.net or at questions: Do you have the giftof health? 7125W 2005, Rockport, IN Health is not an automatic part of 47635.

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During the noisy years when my children were small, our favorite summer hangout was the local swimming pool. We loved the picnic benches and water slide and nature trails, but best of all, we loved Tony.

Tony was our favorite lifeguard with a remarkable knack for kids. He spent one entire summer coaxing our shy toddler into the pool, then proudly displaying her progress at summer's end when she jumped off the diving board into his arms.

After that she'd giggle, "You're my Tony Bologna," when he'd scoop her up and swing her in the air.

During Tony's last summer, my nine-year-old son Skip used to complain that he was the only kid in America whose mother

wouldn't let him see the new "Jurassic Park" movie. Then one morning Tony beckoned Skip with a secretive air and whispered something to the wide-eyed child.

AfteIWard Skip announced: "Tony saw 'Jurassic Park' last night, and it was so scary he couldn't sleep. He says I shouldn't see it." I almost kissed Tony.

So we were devastated when, a month later, Tony was killed in Moscow where he had gone to study. He left behind a legacy that stil1 inspires the people whose lives he touched. Summer after summer, Tony showed scores of impressionable kids that kindness is cool and that teen-agers can make a difference.

I wonder if I ever thanked him for that.

Why is it that we don't thank people more? I don't mean the

quick thanks we toss to the sales clerk or the note your mother makes you write when grandma gives you undeIWear for Christmas. I'm talking about genuine thanks when we express how f

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attack or a tragic accident, and the chance is gone forever. So we tell the next-of-kin how much their loved one meant to us, and we quietly resolve not to take anyone for granted again.

Then, imperceptibly, we return to our old ways. Until the next tragedy.

Even Jesus appreciated the value of expressing thanks. After healing 10 lepers, Jesus praised the one who returned to say thank you. Surely the other nine were grateful too, but to Jesus it was important actually to say so.

Years ago I wrote a note to a doctor who helped saved my life.

I told him that I was profoundly grateful and that saving a life is a precious thing that I didn't take for granted just because it was supposed to be his job.

The doctor carried that note in his pocket for months, reminding

me again how much a "thank you" can mean.

I wish I had kept remembering.

At swimming championships dUling Tony's last summer, my competitive nine-year-old was convinced he was a top finisher in breast stroke. When the standings were posted, however, Skip found himself in sixth place. Fighting back tears, he sought out Tony.

Tony knelt down to look Skip in the eye, and as he explained the scoring system, Skip began to grin.

"I'm the sixth-best breast stroker in the whole league, and I'm only nine!" Skip proudly announced afteIWard.

I left the pool that day with a deep affection for Tony, whose gentle way made a child feel like a giant. . .

I just wish I had told him so.

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the mission continues

Father Patrick Peyton

By DAVE JOLIVET,

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Editor's note: This is the sixth andfinal installment in the Servant of God Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton series. The Anchor will continue to closely follow the progress ofthe sainthood cause ofFather Peyton, and will provide updates to our readers as they become available. The Anchor would like to thank Holy Cross Father lohn Phalen, presi. dent of Holy Cross Family Ministries, Holy Cross Father Tho· mas Feeley, vice postulator ofthe Father Peyton sainthood cause, and Susan Wallace, director of external relations, Holy Cross Family Ministries, for their ceaseless cooperation throughout this series.

NORTH EASTON - An important criterion for determining the holiness of a candidate for sainthood is evidence after his or her death that the memory of that person continues to inspire the faithful to pursue holiness and seek intercession through prayer.

In the case of Servant of God Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, his legacy is easily visible in more than a dozen countries across the globe through the works of the Congregation of the Holy Cross and Holy Cross Family Ministries, founded by Father Peyton.

The Ministries' worldwide headquarters is located at 518 Washington Street, North Easton.

Holy Cross Father John Phalen, president of Holy Cross Family Ministries, recently sat down with The Anchor to discuss how this very active organization came about and where it is going.

A few years after Father Peyton's death, a committee of his colleagues handed over the Family Ministries reins to Father Phalen, noting, "He was a good fit." Father Phalen was quick to point out, "no one else could ever be Father Peyton."

"I don't make the decisions here," Father Phalen continued.

"The decisions come from God, through Father Peyton's intercession." Father Phalen added that Father Peyton's presence is often felt at Family Ministries. "He keeps reminding me to 'think big.'''

One of seven children who were raised in Bridgeport, Conn., Father Phalen told The Anchor he grew up saying the rosary as a family: "But as a boy, I was the one who regularly disrupted the recitation in some way," he confessed. In Bridgeport, he attended Notre Dame High School, staffed by the Congregation of the Holy Cross.

"It was there I encountered the Holy Cross Fathers and felt totally at home with them," said Father Phalen. "I had two uncles who were Jesuits, so I knew what order priests were like. And the Holy Cross Fathers just felt like home..

There was nothing phony about them."

Father Phalen left Bridgeport in 1965 to attend the Holy Cross Seminary in North Easton. ''There was such a family atmosphere at the seminary," he said. HIt was very relaxed and we would pray the rosary each day."

The turmoil of the '60s reached even into the seminary. "Eventually, I lost touch with the rosary," Father Phalen said. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stonehill College in 1970 and a master's in Theology from Notre Dame University in 1973. He was ordained a Holy Cross Father in 1973; Father Phalen's ministry led him to work with the Hispanic and African-American communities in South Bend, Ind., and in the Bronx. "It was the Hispanic Community that led me back to the rosary," said Father Phalen.

In 1980 Father Phalen tragically lost his brother who was only 23 years old. "In the Mexican-American and Latino cultures, the faithful traditionally used a novena of rosaries as part of the grieving and healing process," he said. "The rosaries are said in the household, and the first one is very sad. As the novena progresses, the prayers become more and more joyful, ending with a Mass on the final night.

These people knew what I was. going through and they used the rosary as my therapy. I had been there at other times to help them .through tragedies, and now they were returning the favor. They showed me the power of the rosary again."

THESE ARE two of the new billboards promoting family prayer created Holy Cross Family Ministries. (Photos courtesy of Holy Cross Family Ministries) The rosary has been part of Father Phalen's life ·since. It was his work with the Latino and African-American communities that made him an attractive candidate to take over the Family Ministries.

Holy Cross Family Ministries is made up of four separate ministries, all with the purpose of bringing families closer to Christ: Family Rosary - continues a 60-year commitment to Father Peyton's mission of uniting and ·strengthening the family through our Blessed Mother's beloved rosary. Family Rosary carries on that mission by distributing rosaries, sponsoring youth contests, family-centered games and activities, and by providing products, spiritual' readings, and learning materials across the United States.

Family Rosary Internationalhas the same mission as Family Rosary only with an international flavor. Family Rosary International has offices in the Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Spain, Ireland, Uruguay, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, India, Haiti, and Bangladesh.

Family Theater Productionscontinues Father Peyton's mission of spreading the Word through movies, radio and television.

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Father Phalen stressed that the message across the world may be the same, but the method of delivering it is different. "People in poorer countries cannot relate to the same things people in the United States can," he said.

"That's why we work with the native people in the different countries. We teach the teachers so they can go out and continue Father Peyton's work in accord with their own cultures.

"Father Peyton had ·such great insight when· he first began his ministry. He saw the .family was going to face many, many distractions that could keep them from prayer." Father Phalen added that's why Father Peyton was so adamant about promoting the rosary.

"Some people get the wrong idea about Father Peyton," he continued. "Some think he was promoting Mary. That wasn't true.

Father Peyton's mission was to lead people to Jesus Christ and Mary was an instrument for doing that. Father Peyton knew Mary was the first among all the saints and she could help lead others to her Son." Father Phalen met Father Peyton when he was at Holy Cross Seminary in the '60s. "But, he wasn't around much," he said.

"He was often on a rosary crusade. But he did make a great impression on us there. When he was ·with us, he would often be in chapel praying for us. He sincerely believed everythiQg he promoted. ''The Congregation of the Holy Cross has always been about bringing people to Christ. The order has great devotion to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, so it's fitting·that the mission of Holy Cross Family Ministries.isto strengthen the family."

When asked what Father Peyton might say to Anchor readers today, Father Phalen didn't

hesitate when he responded, "Appreciate family life."

He continued, "Make family life a high priority. Take the time to be with family and to pray with family. Nothing makes a difference in a family as when a new life comes into it."

Father Phalen said strong families can make a difference to those who don't have that blessing. "We can evangelize to others with how we live. It's nice to bring the children to all kinds of activities, but everything needs a root in Jesus.

"Sometimes people like Father Peyton and Blessed Mother Teresa are criticized for being too one-dimensional. They would ask Mother Teresa 'why don't you fight more for social justice,' and she would respond that her responsibility was to the sick and dying. Some asked Father Peyton the same thing and he said, 'that's someone else's job, mine is to bring prayer to the family.'

"Saints focus on one' thing.

And Father Peyton's focus was that we don't pray enough, or we don't mean it when we do."

That focus of Father Peyton is the focus of Holy Cross Family Ministries today. There's no doubt that the mission of the Rosary Priest continues as strong as ever, even more than a decade after his death.

The sainthood cause of Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton continues. There are many who are pmying for a successful end to this pursuit. Regardless ofthe outcome, the man who coined the phrases, ''The family that prays together, stays together," and "A world at prayer is a world at peace," has made a great impact on millions of souls in the past, and will no doubt impact millions more.

To learn more about what Holy Cross Family Ministries otters, visit them at 518 Washington Street (Route 138), North Easton, or calIl·800·299·PRAY (7729), or visit the Website at www.hcfm.oq.

For more information about the Rosary Priest and the saint· hood cause, use the same con· tact information listed above.